When Coppell High School (CHS) senior Angelina Liu first joined the Texas Met ro News team, she de scribed herself as an "introverted individ ual interested in pho tography and opinion writing." However, behind that shell lies a gem with superb writing skills and leader ship abilities.
Whennoble.you put the word “Nana” into the search bar, Nana Irene’s photo should pop up!She had those strong values and beliefs that commanded respect and demanded ac countability and excellence. Your word had to be your bond and she would extend all graces your way. When Nana arrived in Dal las, from the East Coast, she immediately became engaged, involved and embedded into
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To know Nana Irene More head was to love her. Nana, for Africans and Afri can Americans, is not a name we bestow upon just anyone. The person is someone who we have the utmost respect for, and across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, that person is Nana Irene. I met Nana Irene, along with her son and two granddaugh ters in the early 1990s and I loved her immediately and immensely.Shebecame family. She was the epitome of all things
When comedian, actor, philanthropist Steve Harvey said “men are dumb,” he had to be thinking about Victoria’s in secure husband, Brad Wilson, played by Grayson Berry, in the soon-to-be released, Unfavor able Odds.
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Cheryl Smith Photos: C.Smith/S.Curet-TMN Support for Warnock strong Unfavorable Odds is not only funny; there's a strong message Money Trail from State Fair Classic Game Extends Beyond Fair Park The Ideal Candidate Angelina Liu, assumes Editor-in -Chief duties at The Sidekick Happy 10th Anniversary Texas Metro News Sen. brothers.FraternityPhihisisHeremessage.provokingandinformativeinspiring,bringinghisWestFriendship-heandlastD/FWwasWarnockRalphintheareaweekSundaywasatsigningbookandanthought-hewithAlphaAlpha Nana Irene Angelina Liu Photo: Coppell Student Media Producer/Writer Corey "CT" Toney and Miss Community (dianne gibson) at Dallas Premiere Sen. Ralph Warnock (front row, center in light suit) is facing a challenger in Georgia. Mitchell Glieber Photo: State Fair Harrison Blair Photo: DBCC By Asia Nicole Alcorn By Sylvia Dunnavant Hines
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Winn was born in Greenville, hunt County, Texas on October 9, 1929 – the same year as his hero civil rights leader. The art ist-drummer-sculptor died Aug. 15, 1996 at age 66 after a stroke. (Some media incorrectly state August 31, 1996.) Winn Jr. is bur ied at Lincoln Memorial Cem etery in Dallas. His four sons and one daughter surely must have been proud whenever they passed the statue. They are Wal ter Winn III, Derrick Winn, Ste phen Winn, Tierre Winn, and daughter Denise Madkin all of Dallas.The public will best honor Winn Jr. by remembering his name, life, talent, and achieve ments.
Last week we talked about the life-changing convergence that unassuming late Dallas art ist Walter Winn Jr. experienced when he was picked to sculpt the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. statue in Dallas. That 7-1/2-ft-tall cre ation --that stands in front of the Martin Luther King Jr. Commu nity Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. – is one of about 50 or more King memorial art pieces around the world, includ ing in Bosnia, Sweden, Hungary, South Africa, India, and more.
Despite the setbacks, he still was driven. He voiced his re sentment later when a skilled, African-American sculptor –Oscar Graves of Detroit -- was brought in to assist him in the fi nal stages of the process. Graves transported the clay figure that Winn Jr. had painstakingly fash ioned to his Detroit studio, cast it for bronzing at a foundry there, and got it back to Texas for the July 4, 1976 unveiling on the Bi centennial marking the nation’s 200th Independence birthday. At that 1976 Dr. King Jr. birth day observance, Winn Jr. told some of the visitors, including a young child in the crowd, about his struggles as an artist and with the sculpture: “I’ve slept in my car and owe everybody in town.,” he said. “But I’d donate the rest of my pay to see this project complete…I ain’t never had nothing noway.” And to the young child he said: “But this work could help you live Dr. King’s dream.”
Artist of Dallas King statue Walter Winn Jr. deserves our memory - Part II
Winn had sometime earlier painted an impressive portrait of his hero Dr. King Jr. that hung in the King Center lobby. (It was later stolen and never recovered.)
Winn Jr. was reluctant in that he had nev er sculpted, though he had al ways drawn and painted incred ible portraits and scenes. He finally submitted a scale model to the King Jr. Center board and was commissioned to do the job.
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Winn’s 1975 painting of Black Man Smoking.
Photo: www.worthpoint.com. Walter Winn Jr. with one of his paintings.
Winn Jr. was a typical “starv ing artist” and had supported himself through various jobs, including boxing and dancing, but mainly put food on his ta ble as a jazz drummer playing gigs with various musical groups in Dallas and other cities. As I said last week, he was very un pretentious, often disheveled, down-to-earth, easy to talk to, but self-critical of his work.
Winn Jr. is relatively lit tle-known, although his sculp ture is a familiar fixture on the King Jr. Center grounds. Winn Jr. deserves to be remembered. So, let’s continue with his life high lights.The late Frances Hill Burns, who rose from a secretary to community relations director over her 17 years at the King Jr. Center, advocated for Winn Jr., her former schoolmate, to do the statue. The community knew of his inborn artistic talent that compelled him to draw and paint memorable artwork.
Norma Adams-Wade, is a proud Dallas native, University of Texas at Austin journalism graduate and retired Dallas Morning News senior staff writer. She is a founder of the National Association of Black Journalists and was its first southwest regional director. She became The News’ first Black full-time reporter in norma_adams_wade@yahoo.com1974.
As a reporter for a major Dal las daily at the time, I kept in touch with Winn Jr. as he worked on the statue. Through many conversations, I listened to him lament his agony as he stumbled through the sculpting learning process. In one conversation, he was exasperated after work ing on the figures all day, only to have it crumble in pieces onto hisWinnfloor. Jr. said the following when I interviewed him for a Dallas Morning News article that ran January 16, 1976 – the day after a Dr. King Jr. birthday observance at the King Jr. Cen ter:“Man, was I discouraged. I couldn’t sleep. I was working on it all day, every day and it seemed the people with the an swers didn’t want to help me.” He visited the library to re search sculpting. He also asked some schools to instruct him in how to build an armature base for the piece. They wanted to en roll him in art class. “I explained I was born with what they wanted to teach me,” Winn Jr. said. “I just wanted to know how to build an armature.”
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dication what future endeavors folks are going to become very familiar name and his works.Locals will love seeing familiar landmarks that include the upscale restaurant/club: Michael’s, in Las Colinas, and the catering truck of OMG Cakes & Southern Best Cater ing,,ToneyL.L.C.shares writer credits with Edna Janeen White and Tony D. White in this tale of a man who makes a dumb bet that involves his wife and one of his best friends, played by Maria Tornberg and Charles Ambrose, respectively.
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Ambrose’s character, Wes, is charming, wit ty, smart, sexy, romantic and attentive; everything that a woman could hope for and every woman he ap proaches falls under this playboy’s spell.Hopefully Victoria won’t! And then there’s the other best friend, Kenny, played by Charles Malik Whitfield, who appears to be the only one of the three best buds who acts like he has common sense. Despite his continued protests and claims that the bet was a bad idea, his friends moved forward. And although it was a packed house at Dallas’ Angelika Theatre for the premiere over the weekend, everyone else will have to wait until the release date, in early Septem ber 2022, to find out just how dumb men are and what can happen when you make a dumb bet.
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Recently, the California De partment of Justice released a re port which showed that African Americans are the greatest victims of Hate Crimes in the State. This is not surprising since we have always been the victims of Hate Crimes, with law enforcement seeking to underreport for fear of looking bad. At the writing of this editorial, there are more than 42 active investigations of shootings by law enforcement personnel in the State of California. This fact came to light recently as the San Bernardino Police Department at tempted to avoid an investigation of the shooting of Rob Adams, who was shot 7 times in the back on July 16th.The reason for shooting this Black man while he was running away from police was because they thought he had a gun in his hand instead of the cell phone on which he was talking to his mother at the time he was shot. He was a Black man reported by a call to the police, in an area where there was supposedly a lot of gambling. The police, for their own sake, contend he had a gun instead of the cell phone.Question: How many Black men have been killed so far by police because they had a cell phone in their hands, which police as sumed was a gun? We can count at
The Black Press believes that America can best lead the world away from racial and national antagonisms when it accords to every person, regardless of race, color or creed, full human and legal rights. Hating no person, fearing no person, the Black Press strives to help every person in the firm belief that all are hurt as long as anyone is held back.
Black love movie. The film in hales and exhales youth, emo tional truths, and self-discovery in the midst of a significant oth er. True romantics can watch this movie ad infinitum. There were so many memora ble“Alllines.we have, Marvin, is all these years. And it's just not enough... anymore.”
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What's happening, baby? Did you miss me over the weekend? If you did, then I'm sorry, but now that I'm here. I don't wanna bore you with an irrelevant conversation. I gotta Love Jones for you!
'Who am I? Well, they call me Brother to the night. And right now I'm the blues in your left thigh... trying to become the funk in your right. Is that all right?' – Darius Lovehall Love Jones was not an orig inal title. However, this cine matic history is authentic, or ganic, and oozing with love and culture. If your teens haven't seen it, it's time for Black Movie Night at yo’ crib!
least three: one here in San Diego county shot in broad daylight be cause of a cell phone in his hand, one killed in another state stand ing outside his garage with a cell phone in his hands that police thought was a gun. Now, Mr. Adams, who we are sure is just one more. Oh, let’s not forget the young man in Minneso ta who was shot in his car by an of ficer who thought she was reach ing for her taser instead of her gun. Now that everyone is aware of just how great Hate Crimes are against African Americans, are we going to be treated like the Asian community following what we clearly called a Hate Crime massa cre at the Massage Spas in Atlanta, Georgia, or, to be more specific, here in California where hun dreds of thousands of dollars have been made available for grants to fight Hate Crimes, primarily in the AsianWhilecommunities?someBlack media out lets received some of the funding, where is the similar grant alloca tion budget to fight Hate Crimes in the African American community beyond the State Attorney Gener al announcing the creation of an office with a Black man over it, in response to this crisis? Where is the money which makes the same level of commit ment to the Black community that the State has made to the Asian Community?Apublic relations campaign without the dollars to match what has been done for the Asian com munity, is just window dressing.
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– The Brighter Side of Darkness, 1973 Theodore Witcher's "Love Jones" grossed $12 million at the domestic box office when it was released in 1997.
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For the sake of transparency, that was my theme song for a girl I was in love with at Boude Storey Junior High. Charmaine Jones was a cute li’l ol’ "Yel la Hamma!" But it was them slightly bowed legs that did it for me. Did we medically re duce the number of bow-legged people? They used to be the ish! Anyway.Charmaine Jones was my main squeeze, but I never squeezed her hand. In much the same was as the Tempta tions "Just my Imagination," I was in love with the idea of being in love with Charmaine Jones. I was humming Me and Mrs. Jones, and she had no clue. In my imagination, we met ev ery day at the same café! So, it made me a bit gid dy when I realized that "Love Jones," the most beautiful Black love story in our repertoire, is 25 years old this year. Yep, baby, you is getting old. It has been a quarter century since you and your “Love Jones” held hands at the Red Bird Cinema snack bar. Nia Long, my second Char maine, and Larenz Tate join an up-and-coming cast of stars who made love look intellectu al and engaging. Even hard-toplease movie critic Roger Ebert was“”Loveimpressed.Jones'' is a love sto ry set in the world of Chicago's middle-class black artists and professionals--which is to say, it shows a world more unfamiliar to moviegoers than the moon's far side. It is also frankly roman tic and erotic and smart. This is the first movie in a while where the guy quotes Mozart, and the girl tells him he's really thinking of TheShaw.movie stars Nia Long as Nina, a professional photogra pher, and Larenz Tate as Dari us, a novelist. After an opening montage of great black and white Chicago scenes (Nina's photographs, we learn), they Meet Cute at the Sanctuary, a club inspired by the various venues around town for poetry slams, cool jazz, and upscale dating.Hismoves are smooth: He meets her, walks to the mike, and retitles his poem "A Blues for Nina,'' reading it to her across the smoky room. She likes that. "Maybe next week you'll write something for me,'' he says. They engage in flirttalk. "There are other things than sex,'' she tells him. Like what? he wants to know. She takes a pen and writes "love'' on hisNiawrist.”is slightly bow-legged and a writer too! (She wrote on his wrist.) You know I love her! I met her mom Talita at a ban quet and told her about my crush ten years ago, but Nia ain’t called me once! Love Jones is the penultimate
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“God is a woman ... if you ever kissed a woman, you know that women have a certain power. A certain sexual thing that ren ders men totally incapable of functioning.”“Peoplewith profound in sights on life know not to get married. And those that do ought to know that marriage is what you make it.” And then there was a line that made all the sistas swoon and all the brothers take note.
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The Brighter Side of Dark ness may have just had one hit song, but “Love Jones” was a monumental one in 1973. That chart-topper came one year af ter Billy Paul's classic love song about secret paramours, “Me and Mrs. Jones.”
I am a firm believer that chil dren learn to bully because of adults who have demonstrated the behavior. As much as we dis cuss bullying in schools, it’s as if we condemn it for youth but accept it in adults. I was talking with a friend about a situation at her job in which a customer berated an employee for no rea son. It’s sad because this isn’t an isolated incident.
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OP-ED: Biden Deserves Credit Not Complacency
Democrats put people over poli-tics and started building a foundation for the country’s re covery.Thesecond corner of Biden’s foundation came on November 15, 2021, when he signed into law the Infrastructure Invest ment and Jobs Act. This legisla tion made historic investments in our crumbling and outdat ed infrastructure. It invested in high-speed internet, clean drinking water, a resilient elec tric grid, replacing lead pipes, making a down payment on clean energy transmission, and charging sta-tions for electric vehicles. These infrastructure investments are creating jobs and strengthening critical links in our supply chain. During all of this, President Biden nominated the first Black woman to the United States Su preme Court, a Black woman to the DC Circuit Court of Appeals, and 26 other Black women to various federal courts, more than the combined total of all previousPresidentPresidents.Biden
It is refreshing to see President Joe Biden finally getting the credit he deserves for what is one of the most productive starts to a presidential term in recent history.
Mr. Luce made the case for why President Biden’s star is rising, but warned that despite his impressive legislative re cord, voters may not give him the credit he deserves because too many people respond more to style than substance. I agree with Mr. Luce’s assessment. Our media-driven culture seems to rate words and deeds that gen erate headlines over those that make headway. Joe Biden, and those of us who support him, prefer putting people over pol itics.When President Biden took office, the country was in the grip of a global pan-demic. Busi nesses were shuttering, schools were closing, and people were dy-ing. The country needed leadership. Unfortunately, we had a showman at the helm when a statesman was needed. Forty-five was pre-occupied with scoring political points and securing media hits. And when voters were given a chance to express themselves, by a margin of nearly seven million votes, they chose statesmanship over showmanship.JoeBidenwas sworn in on Jan uary 20, 2021. On that day, the country’s unem-ployment rate was 6.4 percent. COVID-19 was infecting 193,030 Americans a day and people were dying at a rate of 3,167 a day. From day one, Biden fo-cused on shoring up the shaky foundation left by the previous Administration. On March 11, 2021, less than two months after he took of fice, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan (ARP) into law. It accelerated the American economic recovery by putting money in people’s pockets, getting children back in school and lifting nearly half of them out of poverty. The ARP also prevented evic tions and foreclosures for mil lions of America’s fam-ilies, kept hundreds of large businesses open and reopened thousands of small businesses. It helped stem the deadly rampage of COVID-19 by expanding testing and access to vaccines. Re publicans put their politics over people’s needs and voted unan imously against this legislation.
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The Financial Times’ Asso ciate Editor Ed Luce recently wrote an opinion piece entitled, “The unexpected triumph of Joe Biden: Recent legislative suc cesses suggest a good political system in good working order, but complacency is mis-placed.”
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Ephesians 4:26-31 is a re minder that anger can result in an action that we may regret later. By staying angry, we open the door for evil instead of love which can heal and transform. Our language must “be helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may bene fit those who listen.” We are instructed to “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and an ger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.” We don’t recognize that malice also includes animosity, antago nism, or even holding grudges. When we allow those emotions to fester, they result in actions that can be deadly—we murder people not only by killing them physically but daily, people are slaughtered by conversations that harm their reputations. People are violated mentally and spiritually changing who they are at the core of their exis tence because of actions rooted in these Here’semotions.asimple solution found in the Bible, “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because hu man anger does not produce the righteousness that God de sires.” (James 1:19-20) Pray for the families impacted but don’t stop there… We all have heard the popular expression, “give credit where credit is due.” After hearing nu merous critics over the past 18 months, it is refreshing to see Presi-dent Joe Biden finally get ting the credit he deserves for what is one of the most produc tive starts to a presidential term in recent history.
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Children witness parents exert violence to those that they claim to love. Unchecked, this seeps into every facet of society---and it already has. The consequences we are wit nessing are a result of our un willingness to address this be havior. Bullies tend to do what has been done to them and this cycle of abuse must stop.
In Lancaster, Texas, Coach Mi chael Hickmon was shot during a youth football game. Accord ing to the police, the shooting came after a dispute over the score of the game. Coaches from both teams got into a fight, and a gun was Children,fired.including Hick mon’s 9-year-old son, witnessed the shooting. Former NFL de fensive back, Aqib Talib, 36, and his brother Yaqub Talib, 39, were allegedly involved in a fight that resulted in Hickmon’s death. Yaqub Talib was charged with murder after shooting the youth football coach. It’s so sad—a wife lost her husband, a child lost a father, friends and family lost someone they love. Friends and families of both the Hick mons and Talibs are all impact ed by a decision based in anger that will have consequences for ever, for all. So often, we see the signs of behavior that is rooted in anger and rage, but we’ve learned to tolerate or ignore it. According to reports, both Talib brothers have had a rep utation of being overly aggres sive at games. It’s interesting because when reports come out about bullies, interviewed fam ily and friends will often admit the problems have existed for years.Even in schools when children are terrorized by their peers and sometimes even teachers, many turn a blind eye until it’s too late. I think for so many the fear of retaliation is real and so we sit back, watch and hope that noth ing happens. There is responsi bility on both sides. We cannot sit back and wait for the erup tion and those who bully really need a reality check. Bullies aren’t just in the heat of the moment at athletic games. They are in leadership roles as managers, directors and even CEOs. They run for office and subject others to their tem per tantrums all in a desire to control.Ithappens in our congrega tions, too. We have far too many folks who use their authority to coerce others into actions that are unacceptable. There are leaders in churches who tell confidential information under the guise of praying for others but it’s really gossiping and be littling.Bullying happens in our homes. Rampant abuse phys ically, emotionally, or verbally occurs in many households.
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(Photo: President Joe Biden poses for a selfie with Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Calif.), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) and Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (S.C.) before delivering remarks at the House Democratic Caucus Issues Confer-ence, Friday, March 11, 2022, at the Hilton Philadelphia Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia.
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Fort Worth Movies That Matter-Latino will screen Stolen Education, a documentary film that follows the challenges and bravery of Mexican American school children who fought discrimination in Texas in the 1950s. The students’ fight changed the face of education in the Southwest. The film details the story of the young people who testified in a lawsuit during an era when fear and intimidation were used to maintain racial hierarchy and control. The students won the case, but it was rarely spoken of for nearly 60 years in the farming community where they lived, de spite the significance of the victory.
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Dr. Williams became the seventh pres ident in Huston-Tillotson’s history earlier this month after the university’s Board of Trustees conducted a national search.
The Fort Worth Municipal Court will host “Court in the Community,” an event at which those with outstanding tickets or ar rest warrants may have their cases viewed, in September.Anyonewho has outstanding citations with the Fort Worth Municipal Court may appear at the event and will not be arrest ed, a city news release said. Attendees may resolve outstanding cases and may be eligible for community service or a reduction in fines based on ability to pay. Court in the Community will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 10, at Arlington Heights United Methodist Church, 4200 Camp Bowie Blvd., in Fort Worth. To register, call the court during busi ness hours at (817) 392-6700. Read more news/2022/8/court-in-community-septhere:https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/
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Film explores Mexican American students’ challenge to discrimination in Texas schools
Evelyn Deloris Coleman is the fifth daughter of Claude and Della Coleman and she is affectionately called “DD.” A 67-year-old Air Force veteran, she attended J.N.Ervin and graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1973. She also graduated from Dallas Baptist University. She has demonstrat ed her love for this country, her family and her team, the Dallas Cowboys that is unmatched! Her battle with stage four(4) colon cancer lifted her to Ancestor on Sunday night, August 28, less than 24 hours after her favorite Nana Irene Moore head’s passing. When her doctors in the Dallas VA ICUU told her they had done all they could, she smiled and said, “I’m not giving up.” She even asked the staff to leave her tv on the sports channel so that she could see the pre-season Cowboy game.DD enjoyed the next pre-season game with the Cowboys and Seahawks. Her family tried to make her last wish to travel to Africa and to surprise her with a call from her favorite player Dak Prescott. Although neither hap pened, DD was surrounded by family when she took her final breath.
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The moment is pivotal in Mexican Ameri can history and provides important context for understanding the current educational system in the state, a city news release on the screening said. Fort Worth Movies That Matter-Latino is a quarterly film series that celebrates diversity within Latino culture. The screening of Stolen Education begins at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at Rose Marine Theater, 1440 N. Main St., at the Artes de la Rosa Fort Worth Cultural Center. The event begins with a reception and concludes with a panel discussion featuring local experts on the matter. Admission is free. Register here: tickets-304309577137ter-latino-stolen-education-2013-nr-67-min-www.eventbrite.com/e/fw-movies-that-mathttps://
“Dr. Williams’ reputation as a vision ary leader, utilizing creative approaches to advancing higher education through layers of innovative improvements will position Huston-Tillotson University for the economic and technological advanc es shaping the Central Texas market,” Dr. Carol McDonald, chairwoman of the university’s Board of Trustees, said in a university news release. Before she was named president, Dr. Williams held several positions within the Southern University System, includ ing assistant vice chancellor and vice chancellor for student affairs and enroll ment management at Southern Univer sity Shreveport, La.; vice chancellor at Southern University at New Orleans and chief of staff of the Southern University System.Shebegan her new duties on Aug. 15. “I am honored and energized to serve as HT’s second female president,” Dr. Williams said in a university news re lease. “The trust of the Board of Trustees and the H-T Presidential Search Commit tee is very much appreciated,” she said, adding she looks “forward to advancing an aggressive agenda that will ensure H-T’s continued success.” Her in-person address begins at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept.1, in the KingSeabrook Chapel on the university cam pus. View the livestream on the Univer sity’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/watch?v=L6fEl06v_ykhttps://www.or
Dr. Melva K. Williams, who was named president and chief executive officer of Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, will address students, faculty, staff and alumni during the college’s Opening Convocation Thursday.
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The Dallas Mavericks will offer five schol arships to Dallas area college students who attend historically Black universities, the teamTheannounced.scholarship program is open to stu dents who reside in Dallas and the surround ing Dallas County cities. Applicants may be freshmen, sopho mores, juniors or seniors and must have a 2.5 grade point average or better. Appli cants must be enrolled for the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 college semesters. All majors may apply. For more information, click here: 19d6a4e4-c2cb-47dc-8222-3f644245c583scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/https://
Marketing expert Korey Williams will teach a mini course on marketing techniques to small business owners on Wednesday. Williams will offer his “Cost Effective Market ing” class at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at 1412 Main St., on the 10th floor, in Dallas. Williams is owner of Regal Edge and “qr Kohde.”Themini course is part of the regular program ming of the United Black Contractors, a Dallas-Fort Worth-based group of construction and engineer ing contractors. The event is free. Refreshments will be served. Call (682) 224-9600 to reserve.
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A risk manager at Osburn Contractors, LLC, Yolanda Hervey is a strong finance professional with a Bachelor of Science focused in Business Administration (B.B.A) and Management, General. Previously she worked in risk management at the Wal-Mart Corporation and she is skilled in Claims Handling, Claims Resolution, Team Building, Management, and Leadership A member of North Dallas Community Bible Fellowship, Yolanda is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
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CHRISTY DEAN She’s a radio personality, actress, poet and professional play watcher. Hailing from Dallas, TX., Christy Dean is a substitute teacher with a wealth of knowledge, experience and talent.
Delores Elder Jones is a gourmet baker who specializes in cooking w/liquor and liqueurs. Owner/Caterer at D’s Delectables and Owner/Photographer at Remember the Moment Photography by Grand Diva, Delores Elder Jones hails from Memphis TN where she studied Urban Revitalization at the University of Memphis. She enjoyed stints at Richland College, Garland Housing Finance Corporation, Dallas County and Memphis Housing Authority. Also a Community/ Patient Liaison at Dependable Care Health Service, LLC, Delores is a community servant.
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Ethel Loraine Green Lee hails from Natchez, MI and she is full of southern hospitality. A former Manager, College Planning and Partnerships at Tom Joyner Foundation, Ethel Loraine Green Lee also enjoyed stints at Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dallas ISD, Visiting Nurses Association, Texas Area 6 Health Systems and the City of Austin. A proud graduate of Jackson State University with a degree in Mass Communications/Oral Interpretation, the graduate of North Natchez High School also studied Journalism/Public Relations at The University of Texas at Austin and received her masters degree in 1978. A wife, mother, grandmother and community servant, Loraine is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
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SILK LITTLEJOHN Silk Littlejohn is an empowerment speaker and lifestyle coach. Silk Littlejohn works at the Silk Littlejohn Experience (TSLE), a multi-media educational, lifestyle and entertainment brand. A North Texas White Cane Day Board Member, she studied cosmetology and is licensed by Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation - TDLR. According to Silk, “TSLE is committed to changing how the world’s views the blind community, with awareness, applied vision infused with inspiring moments, that will continue to motivate change inclusive to the blind and visually impaired.” She is beautiful, talented, smart and the sister can dress! She also has a testimony because she is a survivor, full of love and support for others.
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Kimberley Runnels is a campus support team trainer/coach for family and community engagement for Dallas Independent School District. With more than 25 years of experience Kimberley Runnells has also enjoyed stints as a leader for Weight Watchers, a consultant for the Dallas Black Dance Theatre, a family services specialist for Rainbow Days, Inc. and campus manager for Communities in Schools; among others. The Skyline High School graduate received a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish from Prairie View A&M University and she also studied Organizational Development and Leadership at the University of Texas at Tyler,; Spanish language and Literature at Universal-Quernvaca Mexico.
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The Honorable edge Kim Cooks enjoys training for amateur bodybuilding competitions. The Judge of the 255th Family District Court, Judge Kim Cooks studied at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Hailing from Colorado Springs, CO., Judge Cooks graduated from Roy J. Wasson High School and went on to the University of Texas at Arlington where she received a BS, in Biological/Medical Technology/Business Management. For 12 years she practiced family law litigation at the Law Office of Kim A. Cooks, p.l.l.c. specializing in divorces, child custody, child support, child protective services and juvenile matters. She’s a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
HON. ANDREA LANE Hon. Andrea Lane is a wife, mother, district judge, child of God and blessed. Hailing from San Antonio, TX, Judge Angela Lane graduated from Judson Senior High School and received her degree in English/Political Science at Our Lady of the Lake University. She then studied law. While at Texas Wesleyan, she was inducted as a Member of the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society. Currently she is the District Court Judge of the 304th District Court – Dallas County. Previously she was the owner of Martin Law Firm and a former Assistant District Attorney for Dallas County. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Judge Lane attended Disciple Central Community Church in DeSoto, Texas, where she was a member of the choir, active member of the fitness ministry and served as a boot camp and running instructor.
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CASSANDRA BRADFORD Cassandra Bradford gets it! She said she absolutely loves what she does and who she is! A senior consultant at Genesis Preferred Solutions, Cassandra Bradford studied business, forensic science and Kinematics at the University of Phoenix and business at California State University-Fullerton. The founder/president of Run Women’s Conference, and the No. Texas Minority Chamber of Commerce, she is a managing partner of Santonye’s Event Center. In 2016 she was the recipient of the NAACP African American Woman in Business and of Influence Award. She’s also a member of Fort Worth Black Chamber of Commerce, Arlington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, DFW Roundtable-Fort Worth. Cassandra also offers a course in securing the government as a client. Log on to: www. contractattraction.com.
ROSIE GRAY Rosie Gray loves to travel and she is a stylish, classy dresser and shopper. A wife, mother, and grandmother, Rosie Owens Gray is living her best life, A retiree from FWISD, she hails from Mansfield LA, but lives in Fort Worth, TX. Rosie studied at Tarrant County College and Grambling State University. Active in her church, she puts family first and loves hitting the road with her daughter and grandchildren, traveling around the country. She’s also a dancer, loving to participate in sessions and display her graceful moves.
A committed educator and community servant Irma D. Crayton greets the world with a smile. Irma D. Crayton attended Justin F. Kimball High School. She studied Elementary and Special Education at East Texas State University now Texas A and M and a Masters Degree from Howard University. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Irma, the talented and lovely Irma D. Crayton, has almost 30 years of experience in the field of Elementary Special and General Education. She is also a retired United States Navy Veteran.
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Professor Jessica Dixon Weaver is a thought leader, multiple award recipient and a distinguished fellow. Jessica Dixon Weaver is the Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Law. Professor Weaver teaches Family Law, Advanced Family Law, Professional Responsibility, and Children and the Law. She joined the tenure track faculty in 2009 and became the first African American female to earn tenure at SMU Dedman School of Law in 2015. She is an expert in child welfare law and public policy, and much of her scholarship focuses on theorizing methods for improvement of the legal systems and policies affecting families and children. She received her B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and her J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.
SANDRE STREET MONCRIFFE Public service is one of Sandre Streete Moncriffe’s passions and she has a solid track record. Soon we’ll be calling her Judge Sandre Street Moncriffe. She attended Hillcrest High School and St. Catherine High School Jamaica W.I. She went on to pursue a degree in English Studies at Wiley College and she studied law at St. Mary’s University School of Law. She served in the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, and was a managing attorney in the Law Office of Sandre Street Moncriffe and Assistant Regional Counsel for the U.S. Social Security Administration. She served as a Trustee for the DeSoto Independent School District from 2015 to 2018. She has also been active in the PTA, Girl Scouts, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Dallas NAACP, Tri-Cities NAACP, Texas Coalition of Black Democrats, and the Democratic Party in Dallas County. A wife and mother, she attends Concord Baptist Church.
DELORES WILSON Delores Wilson has a heart of gold. Loving, compassionate and a true servant. That’s this beautiful diva. Delores Wilson hails from WinstonSalem, NC, and attended Atkins High School and the University of the District Columbia. A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, serving in several positions and leading with grace, Delores is president of Wilson,Wilson and Associates and owner of MDW Ventures. She’s a community servant, a born leader and a team player. A wife and mother, Delores remains an involved and integral part of the community, serving as a mentor to and for so many.
Professor Chante Brantley is constantly making moves and making a difference Chante Brantley received her B.S degree from Texas Woman’s University studied law, J.D. at University of Texas School of Law, a M.S.S.W. from the University of Texas at Arlington and J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law. Prior to joining the faculty at SMU Dedman School of Law, Professor Brantley was managing attorney and mediator at Barnes Prox Law, PLLC, which focused exclusively on family law matters. Professor Brantley began her career as a Child Protective Services caseworker, transitioning to law working as a legislative aide to Texas State Senator Royce West. She’s a leader, a community servant and an educator!
Sylvia Hamilton is the Savvy Retiree, and she is enjoying life to the fullest. Hailing from Greenwood MS where she graduated from Greenwood High School, Sylvia Hamilton is a graduate of Dillard University with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics. A former business analyst and program manager, Sylvia spent almost 40 years at 7-11. She was also a programmer for Haggar Company. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, she has lived a life of community service and commitment to making this world a better place. Also active with the Dillard University Alumni Association, this wife and mother is someone you can depend on!
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DORSHA BLACKBURN Dorsha Blackburn is a mother and servant leader who has a promising future ahead and students will benefit from her dynamic personality, caring spirit and knowledge. Dorsha Blackburn is a Special Education Teacher at the Science and Engineering Magnet at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center where she graduated from in 1999. She went on to graduate from Paul Quinn College and then she received her Masters Degree in Business Administration from Dallas Baptist University. Previously she has worked at Stream Energy; Mom at ZiaB, Inc; Already Gear; Walmart; and Dallas Can Academy.
DESREE ROBINSON Desree Robinson is the CEO and Founder of Lost Kids. Desree Robinson created Lost Kids in 2009 and brought it to life, she says, during the pandemic. Lost Kids is storytelling for children ages five and up who experience trauma at an early age. It delivers strength, resilience, and hope and leads to a pathway of overcoming fear and doubt. Desree shares her story of how art gave her the funnel to reestablish her self-worth and the value her purpose has on earth. Desree found a life of gratitude and abundance to share with youth through M & M Beginners Art School. M & M Arts is a time capsule of creativity, emotional healing, and resolutions through expressive color painting for The Lost Kids who cannot communicate, find rest, and have lost connection with their source of life.
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TIFFANY JACKSON Kind, sweet, compassionate, talented and a joy to be around, that’s Tiffany Jackson. A graduate of Skyline High School and native Dallasite, Tiffany Jackson received a BA Degree in Public Relations/Psychology from the University of North Texas. Skilled in nonprofit management, she’s a fundraiser and philanthropist. She’s a dynamic and motivated professional with a proven record in spearheading programming development, grant writing, cultivating community partnerships, managing projects from conception to completion, designing educational strategies, and coaching individuals to success. An executive director at Friends of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy, she has served as director of education at Bishop Arts Theatre Center, Communication Liaison/Recruiter at ETAN Industries and community site manager at Big Thought, and staff writer/editor at the Dallas Weekly and Dallas Gospel Connection.
SHARI HICKS Shari Hicks is moving on up! Shari Hicks has just started a new position as executive director, Community Impact at JP Morgan Chase & Co. She has had several positions as VP of Business and Community Development at Amegy Bank, Asst. VP of Corporate Banking at Frost Bank, Senior VP of Marketing and Public Relations at AJ LLEZO, LLC, Special Assistant to the Mayor of Dallas and Senior Advertising Marketing Manager at the Dallas Morning News. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, she received a BS degree in Applied Arts and Science and an MBA from the Naveen Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas.
When you think of Angela Pitcher, you think of compassion and love! Hailing from Tulsa OK, Angela Pitcher attended Green B. Trimble Technical High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Northwood University/ John Peter Smith School of Nursing before going on to pursue an MBA from Strayer University, with a concentration in Healthcare. An executive director operations, she is a Nurse Care manager/ Community Resource Specialist for Monas Heart Outreach, an organization she co-founded to provide assistance, food, resources, and relief to those who are affected by homelessness, domestic violence, and medical illness in the DFW Metroplex including but not limited to: Mansfield, Arlington, Fort Worth, parts of Dallas County. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority!
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A graduate of Paul Quinn College with a Bachelor of Arts a Degree in Mass Communication and Media Studies. While in school, she served as Miss Paul Quinn College, was a member of the student chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists and participated in the DallasFort Worth Association of Black Journalists Urban Journalism Workshop.
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To know Carron Jones Perry is to definitely love this kind, caring and committed woman! Carron Jones Perry is a Senior Auditor for the City of Dallas. She received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, where she was initiated into the Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority (BADST). A wife and mother Carron brings over 25 years of internal auditing expertise to the City of Dallas. Hailing from Vidalia, LA, Carron has enjoyed stints at Tribune Publishing Company, Neiman Marcus, Metromedia Restaurant Group and Haggar Clothing Co. She is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), who is also a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and the Association of Local Government Auditors (ALGA).
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Lynetta Haynes-Oliver graduated from Lincoln High School in Dallas and then attended Bishop College where she was initiated into the Delta Omega Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, in Marshall, Texas in the Fall of 1959. She, like the Deltas on campus and as she remains today, was “smart, friendly and had high moral standards.” She has been accurately described as, “wonderful, classy, sophisticated, strong and loving!” Lynetta graduated with a Masters of Arts degree from San Francisco State University. As an educator, she has also worked as an instructor at Collin College.
The Hon. Felicia Pitre is the Dallas County (TX) District Clerk, was first elected on November 6, 2014 and was sworn in on January 1, 2015. A native of Lake Charles, LA and graduate of Marion High, Felicia received her Bachelor’s degree from Northwood University and her Masters degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. She is a member of the Metropolitan AME Church in Dallas and the former president of the Phillis Wheatley Neighborhood Association in South Dallas/Fair Park.
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BENAISHA POOLE-WATSON Real Estate Mogul and Bank owner, Benaisha Poole-Watson is passionate and committed while focusing on exceeding expectations. Benaisha Poole-Watson is the Owner / Team Leader / Realtor at The Bailey Watson Real Estate Group. Hailing from Los Angeles where she attended St. Mary’s Academy, Benaisha served in the United States Air Force for nine years. Benaisha graduated from George Washington University in Washington D.C with a Masters Degree in Political Management, a Masters Degree in Public Administration and she studied Law at the University of Maryland College Park. Benaisha is dedicated to international aid work, and volunteering in her community, the arts and traveling the world.
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Rev Newtonia P. Hemphill loves Clark Atlanta University! Rev Newtonia P. Hemphill is a member of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc-Alpha Rho Chapter, and Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.- Psi Chapter. She attended Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center, graduating from the Government and Law Magnet then receiving a BA degree at Clark Atlanta University. She studied at Prophetic Ministry at P.A.W.N.S. of God International Ministry, Intercessory prayer at New Birth (Life) Bible Institute and Seminary, Ministers in Training at Howard Thurman Bible Institute at Friendship West Baptist Church, McAfee School of Theology Masters of Divinity at Mercer University, SMU Perkins School of Theology, and Emory University Candler School of Theology and Oblate School of Theology. She received an MA in Christian Education from Morehouse School of Religion.
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FELICIA QUIGLEY Felicia Quigley is celebrated as a sister, mother, educator and soror. Hailing from Dallas, TX, Felicia Quigley studied at Texas A&M University – Commerce. Recently celebrating 25 years as a Silver Star honoree of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, she was initiated into the Epsilon Sigma Chapter in 1996. An educator, she is a charter member of the Alpha Beta Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha; serving Grand Prairie, Irving, Mansfield and Midlothian. An educator, she is a graduate from Skyline High School Class of 1993. A wife and mother of four, Felicia is a community servant who is committed to the educating of our youth!
MICHELLE STIMPSON Michelle Stimpson loves combining her passion for writing with her gift of teaching, training adults on various topics. Bestselling veteran author Michelle Stimpson has penned more than 50 faithbased books including traditional bestseller Boaz Brown, the beloved Mama B series, and Deacon Brown’s Daughters. She has published more than 50 short stories through her educational publishing company, WeGottaRead.com. Michelle holds an English degree from Jarvis Christian College and a master’s degree in education from the University of Texas at Arlington. Michelle believes journaling is a gift from God and a vital component of her success. She regularly hosts journaling sessions so that others can experience the therapeutic and spiritual benefits of writing in all its many forms. When she’s not writing, Michelle coaches educators, listens to audiobooks, or eats chocolate. She’s a wife, mother and grandmother.
TONYA COUNCIL Tonya Council has a servant heart. She’s a community volunteer, too! Tonya Council is a Human Resource Business Manager at Celestica, helping smart managers keep their employees productive and engaged. She’a a single mom on a mission; working to make a better life while also enjoying life. Tonya has enjoyed stints as a Human Resources Manager at several companies, like Lennox International - Commercial Division; McLane Company; Optimal Blue; Neiman Marcus; and Texas Instruments. Tonya received certifications from the University of Dallas, but also received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Campbell University and a Masters in Human Resources, Human Resources Development from Bowie State University. She assays licenses and certifications in Confronting Biases and Developing a Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Program.
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CHARLONDRA THOMPSON Charlondra Thompson is a caring and sincere servant leader. A graduate of Townview Magnet School, Charlondra Thompson is a realtor at Charlondra Thompson Enterprises and Network. She studied Marketing at Dallas Baptist University and also enjoyed stints at KW Commercial, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Steed Media Group and KLIF-AM. Charlondra serves as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Friends of Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House & Museum and the board of Managers for the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas. Her extensive volunteer efforts include service with Best Southwest Partnership, North Texas CCIM Chapter, Asian Real Estate Association of America, NAHREP, over in Action and the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce.
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Felicia Pitre is proud of her community involvement and volunteer activities assisting families, the elderly, job-seekers and helping ex-offenders re-enter the job market.
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Just add service and sisterly to Racquel Washington’s name because she is a true servant with a sister spirit. There’s so much to know about Racquel Washington. A Diamond Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., this Independent Travel Agent with InteleTravel is a Dallas native. Racquel Washington is a proud graduate of Skyline High School (Class of 1991). Then it was off to the University of North Texas and Texas A&M Commerce. An education consultant, she has enjoyed stints as a manager and educator at ChildCareGroup, Care First Consulting, KinderCare, Bright Horizons Family Solution and CMBC Learning Center. A servant leader, previously she was secretary or the Heads Up! Foundation and she is a recipient of the Excellence in Leadership from the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children.
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Apparel worn by some of this country’s legendary figures will be unveiled as a prelude to the kick-off of TBAAL’s 5th annual Riverfront Jazz Festival at 5:30 pm. Apparel worn by some of this country’s legendary figures will be unveiled as a prelude to the kick-off of TBAAL’s 5th annual Riverfront Jazz Festival, Friday, September 2nd at 5:30 pm. 10 2022 UNCF National Walk for Educa tion – North TX 7:00 am - 11:00 am LAKE CLIFF PARK 300 E. COLORADO BLVD. DALLAS, TX 75201 10-11 Hispanic Heritage Celebration on September 10 & 11 featur ing our Quinceañera Fashion Show! Save the date for the fifth annual Dallas Arboretum Hispanic Heritage Celebration on September 10-11, 2022 featuring our Quinceañera Fashion Show and Cultural Celebration! Visit the garden for a celebration you won’t want to miss. Food, vendors, live music, a cooking demonstration and of course, the much anticipated Quinceañera Fashion Show. Free with garden13-14admission.
The Dallas Opera will be performing at the Dallas Arboretum for two special nights of music as you watch the sunset over White Rock Lake! Bring your friends and family to enjoy a picnic and night of beautiful music! 7-9pm 16 The Southern University Alumni Federation - Fort Worth Chapter will host “Jaguar Takeover Night,” an annual scholarship dinner party and fundraiser, at 7:30 p.m. at Crowne Plaza Suites, 700 Avenue H, in Grand Prairie. The scholarship event is one of several activities held on the same weekend that SWAC com petitors Southern University of Baton Rouge, La. and Texas Southern University of Houston meet for the His torically Black College classic, the Arlington Football Showdown. Single tickets to the fundraiser are $50. A table for 8 guests at the scholarship event is $400.
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The State Fair Classic Game between Grambling State University and Prairie View A & M University will bring thousands of people to Dallas and generate millions in revenue for the city of Dallas.
“I was overwhelmed with excitement to make history as a Black business owner at one of the biggest state fairs in the world,” said AccordingStafford-Grady.toBlair,thisyear is going to be an opportunity for many businesses to lever age the State Fair and get their business to the next level.
Coming out of the pandemic, the State Fair will still be mak ing history with Black-owned businesses. This year Roz Staf ford-Grady will be the first Af rican American to have a cigar lounge at the State Fair, with her Cedar Hill-based business, Smoking Jacket Cigar Lounge.
Roz Stafford-Grady will be the first African American-owned business to have a cigar lounge at the State Fair this year. She is the owner of the Smoking Jacket Cigar Lounge.
“I think the State Fair atten dance will be at a record num ber because many people ha ven’t been out regularly in the last two years. People are eager to get back to life. There will be a huge demand for a lot of ven dors. If you haven’t had a corny dog in two years, imagine how happy you will be to see Fletch ers and how happy Fletchers will be to see you,” said Blair, who is a graduate of Prairie View.“The State Fair Classic has always been a tradition for my family and me and probably for many Black people in the state. If you are Black and, in this state, someone in your family went to an AlthoughHBCU.”gathering large crowds of people can create a high-security risk environ ment, Glieber contends that the State Fair is taking the nec essary steps to ensure everyone is “Wesafe. are fortunate to have an excellent relationship with the Dallas Police Department. They provide our primary onground security for the entire fair,” he explained. “There is nothing different for game day than there would be for any day of the “Except,fair. of course, we will have Dallas Police Officers in side the stadium. Every day is important to us from a safety and security standpoint. Ob viously, we want to make sure that the environment is as safe as possible inside the stadium and outside the stadium.”
WWW.TEXASMETRONEWS.COM 11 er, President of the State Fair of Texas. “It is a great way to kick off the State Fair because it always happens on the first Saturday of the Fair. Although our opening day is Friday, the game happens during opening weekend. It provides a jump start to get our air and every thing kicked off on a very pos itiveThenote.economic impact of the game and other festivities is enormous, according to Glieb er.“From an economic impact standpoint, I know that the Dallas Sports Commission has done a study that shows the game not only has an im pact on the State Fair but the community at large. We have visitors coming from different parts of Texas and Louisiana to come to see the game. When these people come into town, they are benefiting the city of Dallas and the surrounding ho tels and restaurants that are in the city as Accordingwell.”tothe study done by the Dallas Sports Commis sion, the classic has an annual estimated economic impact of $8.5 million for the City of Dal las.“The State Fair Classic is a significant event for the city, but it also has a great tradition for the State Fair of Texas, and it is something that we have been proud to host since 1925,” said Glieber.Theoriginal State Fair Classic game was held on October 19, 1925, in the Cotton Bowl be tween the Wiley College Wild cats and the Langston Univer sity Lions with about 5,000 in attendance.According to statistics from the State Fair of Texas in 2017 the classic game attendance was 55,231 which solidified the event as one of the largest Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) football classics in the nation and the largest Division I FCS football game in Texas that year. “Since 1985 Grambling and Prairie View have been a great match up. This combination is a great tradition not only for the schools and their fans but really for the entire community,” con tinued Glieber. “It has turned into a football game which is always entertaining. The battle of the bands adds an extra spe cial element to the game.” Glieber admitted that with an audience of over 50,000 people game attendees are get ting more than just a football experience.“Whenyou bring that num ber of people to the State Fair, they are coming for more than just the game. They are go ing to show up a few hours in advance of the game, staying for the game and staying af terward as well,” he said. “It is very nice for our vendors, espe cially because all our vendors that participate at the fair are independent and all the con cessioners and ride operators are independent contractors. Therefore, the game is a great business for them.”
In an effort to increase entre preneurship, Blair is currently working with a few businesses that started out at the State Fair and are now working on getting brick-and-mortar locations.
“Black-owned businesses want to see hungry folk. The Texas State Fair hosts one of the biggest selections of fried foods that you can find anywhere in the world. When you start looking at different vendors that will be at the State Fair this year, at least 10 of the vendors that we work with on a regular basis will be represented,” said Blair.In1964, Little Bob’s BarB-Q became the first Black-owned food vendor at the State Fair. In the 1980s Smokey John’s BBQ joined the now growing list of Black-owned food vendors.
“The monetary impact from the game is huge for the city. Typically, it generates about $8.5 million from the 55,000 plus fans that attend the event. When you start breaking down that $8.5 million and where it goes a lot of it is coming through vendors who are at the State Fair,” said Blair.
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With millions of dollars be ing generated by the State Fair Classic, Harrison Blair, Presi dent of the Dallas Black Cham ber of Commerce, wants to make sure that Black-owned businesses are benefitting from the city’s financial overflow during the classic weekend.
The battle of the bands between Prairie View and Grambling is just one of the attractions that captivate the State Fair Classic audience, as they come from across the country to support these two HBCUs.
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working, away from public view, to help get the final two corners of his foundation solidified, and on August 9, he signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law. This third corner of his plat form restores America’s stand ing as a global science and tech nology leader by providing the resources and tools needed to make more products like semi conductor chips here at home. It will create good-paying jobs, invest in building a more diverse workforce, and bolster our sup plyThechains.fourth and final corner of the Biden platform, the Inflation Reduction Act, passed the Con gress with every Democrat voting for it, and every Republican vot ing against it.
Stepping into this new role, Liu has no doubts. Her former colleagues, Sally Parampottil and Anjali Krishna paved the way and gave her plenty of ad vice and encouragement.
President Biden is finally get ting some of the credit he is due. And, he and my fellow Demo crats will continue putting the American people over partisan politics.
As Mr. Luce warns us, “com placency is misplaced.”
Liu started as a staff writer for The Sidekick, covering pre dominantly CHS sports. Then, she became the Visual Media Editor in her junior year. It was obvious she was begin ning to soar, as she, along with the previous Editor-in-Chief, Sally Parampottil, received Honorable Mention for one of their Sports multimedia sto ries.“When I first met Angelina, I was Editor-in-Chief,” Param pottil said. “She was always willing to take things on, no matter the section or media. She is multi-talented and truly gives her all to the program.” Liu has gone above and be yond in her work, which is why she believes The Sidekick ad viser, Chase Wofford saw her as a fit for the Editor-in-Chief role.“She really set herself apart from the rest of the staff by be ing so eager and hardworking,” Wofford said. “Sidekick always seemed like a priority to her. She was always so invested, which made her the ideal can didate to be Editor-in-Chief on the executive team.”
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The Sidekick Editor-in-Chief, Angelina Liu teaching a new media student how to operate a camera.
“From when I first met Ange lina, she’s been an inspiration to me,” Krishna said. “She’s a talented photographer and writer, but what most of The Sidekick staff first recognized her for was her incredible work ethic and unfailingly positive attitude isareinsuingandinnewmemberstocomingSidekickallfulgramofonecan’twaseverythingtowardssheassigned.IthinkofanymorecapableleadingaproaswonderasSidekick.”Angelina’sovergoalforThethisupyearisinspirestafftotrythingswiththenewspaperconsiderpurjournalismthefuture.“Alotofpeoplesayingprintdead,andyou should only pursue broad cast,” said Liu. “I really want to change people’s mindset about that. I understand there’s been a major shift from print to on line, and we all need to learn those"However,aspects.the amount of in formation you can put into a written piece will never com pare to it being broadcasted.”
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Under this new law, signed by President Biden on August 16, Medicare recipi-ents will see their out-of-pocket prescription drugs capped at $2,000 annually and their cost of insulin capped at $35 monthly. It reduces the cost of health care for 13 million Americans by extending the Af fordable Care Act subsidies for more than three years with an average savings of $800 per year. The new law includes provisions to increase taxes on corporations, address climate change, and de crease the prices of prescription drugs.The IRA will help cut climate pollution by 40 percent by 2030, while building a new, clean en ergy economy and creating nine million new jobs. It invests in en vi-ronmental justice by cleaning up legacy pollution most often found in communi-ties of color and provides tax credits to ensure nuclear energy producers can continue to provide clean energy forTheconsumers.IRAwill require corpora tions to pay a minimum tax of 15 percent and reduce the deficit by $300 billion over the next decade.
Those words were like music to the ears of Smith who con vinced Liu to continue on in a contributing role as an editor of Trendsetter, throughout her senior"Betweenyear. her work on The Sidekick and Trendsetter, this is an opportunity for her to build her portfolio and further es tablish herself as a journalist," said Smith. "I'm excited that she is serious about a career as a journalist. We congratulate her and we are confident that she will excel and continue to produce outstanding work!"
Voters should see this “good political system in good working order” as motivation to go to the polls to support more positive progress.
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And a team player she is, as she works well with her fellow editors of the Texas Metro News youth section, The Trendsetter. After leaving behind the Coppell Cowgirls basketball team and theatre, Liu was searching for her niche during her sophomore year. Her older sister, Christi na, had friends on The Side kick staff and she would bring newspapers home. Angelina’s interest was sparked after reading a few issues, and that summer she emailed an advisor, asking to be enrolled in the class.
Fans of Florida State and oth er predominantly white insti tutions immediately flooded the rumor mill: Sanders paid Hunter with a name, image and likeness (NIL) deal through Bar stool Sports, a company Sanders works with, the critics crowed.
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According to Smith, who wrote in her column, other majors are giving HBCUs a second and third look and "Sanders has such an impeccable work ethic, you have to respect him and his game; while also reexamining your game to make sure you are be ing at your best and giving your best.""We've never doubted the greatness of HBCUs and Coach Sanders is addressing issues and calling attention to inequities that need to be addressed. We need more like him!" For sure, “Coach Prime” has led the world outside of HBCU athletics to pay attention to Black College football: Last fall, ESPN launched unprecedented coverage of HBCU games. National mainstream newspa pers and magazines wrote more stories in one year arguably than ever before of HBCU coaching moves, recruiting activity, addi tion of new sports programs and of million-dollar donations that level the playing field between Black College programs and those at predominantly white in stitutions.Sanders’ move to coaching has even upped the appeal among other former NFL athletes to lead HBCUs programs.
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Sanders was talented enough - and daring enough - to also play nine seasons in Major League Baseball - all at the same time. He is the only man to have played in both a Super Bowl and World Series and the only one to attempt to play in both MLB and an NFL game - both on the same day.His speed, charismatic per sonality, work ethic and resis tance to allowing others to tell him “no” all are foundational; they comprise his core values.
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NOTE: Coach Prime kicks off second season against Southwestern Athletic Conference newbie, Florida A&M University, for Denny's Orange Blossom Classic at Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami on Sunday, September 4, 2022, 2pm CDT. The game is available on several streaming services and also ESPN 2. Promoters hope this game is one that will make it to Dallas, TX in the near future.
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When former Dallas Cowboy Deion Sanders was hired as head coach at Jackson State Universi ty, you could line up the list of doubters like mile markers from Texas to Everybody,Mississippi.itseemed, had an opinion.Thebiggest question? Wheth er the NFL Hall of Famer, called “Primetime,” would use JSU as a ploy, a stepping stone toward a more lucrative coaching gig. Nevertheless, JSU Athletic Di rector Ashley Robinson had a vision, albeit an out-of-box one: She wanted to re-energize a once proud program that produced 93 NFL players and four Pro Foot ball Hall of Famers - Lem Bar ney, Walter Payton, Robert Bra zile, and Jackie Slater. Problem was, JSU had not had a winning season since 2013 nor a conference title since 2007. The ultra-confident Sanders, who had never coached on the college level, but also had never failed athletically in his life, saw theHelight.wanted to change livesand shake up college football. “God called me to Jackson State,” Sanders said upon his hiring in September 2020. “Why not? Isn't this the time? Isn't this the moment? Isn't this what's needed?“It'sa match made in heaven. This is a God move.” Sanders has delivered on his promise.Jackson State University is a champion again. The Tigers hold the 2021 Southwestern Athletic Conference title and an unde feated conference record. They fell short of becoming the undis puted No. 1 HBCU football pro gram in the nation after losing to Mideastern Athletic Conference champions South Carolina State in December’s Cricket Celebra tion Bowl. It was Sanders first full season as head coach. That season included a victo ry over Florida A&M University, 7-6, who JSU will face again this weekend in Miami. Sanders is also won the FCS (Football Championship Subdi vision) Eddie Robinson Award, which goes to the top college coach in the nation. His son, JSU quarterback Shedeur Sanders, won the Jerry Rice Freshman of the Year Award, which recogniz es the leading Division I athlete in the Additionally,country.
Sanders has been impactful at Jackson State both as a coach and recruiter. The latter could create long-lasting reverbera tions across all of college foot ball. Shortly after arriving at Jack son State, Sanders assembled the highest-rated class in FCS history with 19 transfers and 11 of the nation’s top recruits, in cluding his own son, Shedeur, a four-star quarterback who ini tially committed to Florida At lantic University, but flipped to join his father. Last year, Sanders dropped twoThebombs.first one came on Dec. 15 when Suwanee, Ga. corner back Travis Hunter, ranked as the nation’s No. 1 recruit in the class of 2022 by 247Sports.com, switched from Florida State Uni versity, Sanders’s alma mater, to Jackson“FloridaState.State has always been a beacon for me,” Hunter said in a statement on Twitter. “I grew up down there. That's where my roots are and I never doubted that I would play for the Semi noles.“It's a dream that is hard to let go of, but sometimes we are called to step into a bigger future than the one we imagined for ourselves. For me, that future is at Jackson State University. “Historically Black Colleges and Universities have a rich history in football,” Hunter con tinued. “I want to be part of that history; and more, I want to be part of that future.
“I am making this decision so that I can light the way for others to follow, make it a little easier for the next player to recognize that HBCUs may be everything you want and more,” he wrote. “I look forward to working with the iconic Deion Sanders."
Since Sanders’ appointment, former Dallas Cowboy Eddie George took over Tennessee State University's program. And, Hue Jackson, who previously coached the Cleveland Browns, was named last month to lead Grambling’s storied program. On Jan. 4, Prairie View elevat ed former Houston Oiler Bubba McDowell from interim to head coach of the Panthers. Sanders has created the “De ion effect” on the coaching landscape at HBCUs. But he’s not done with influencing the broader landscape of college football.“We’re not finished by all means,” Sanders said. “We want to be dominant. We want to fin ish. Right now, we’re in the mid dle of the sentence. We’re trying to get to the exclamation mark, slowly, but surely.” Still, speed has been a hall mark of Sanders. A former track star in high school and at Florida State, Sanders set the NFL Scouting Combine record for the 40-yard dash in 1989, breaking the mark in “Primetime” fashion. He walked into the stadium, ran a 4.27 without stretching, then sprinted out of the building. Sanders was picked by the At lanta Falcons as the fifth overall pick in the 1989 NFL draft, em barking on a 14-year career that included Super Bowl titles with the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers. Sanders ended his career regarded as the best cornerback in NFL history and one of the greatest two sport and multi-dimensional players of all time.He starred on offense, defense and special teams in the NFL.
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Texas Metro News named Sanders "Person of The Year" for 2021. "We are so proud of Coach Sanders and the work he has done for all HBCUs," said Pub lisher Cheryl Smith. "While he is at Jackson State University and doing great things, his efforts have also spilled over and had a positive impact on all HBCUs, and not just the athletes."
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