Elite Newspaper 11-11-22

You’ll never be forgotten Dad, and now your birthday’s here. We will place some flowers where you lay. And shed more than a tear. We will whisper Happy Birthday Dad and ask the Lord above to kiss you gently on the cheek and give you our love.

Six years gone, seems like a lifetime. We miss you so much we wish you were here.

- Your Loving Family

‘Tis the Season to be Merry! The

2022 Holiday Concert Season is Here November 25 – December 31, 2022. See more on page 5.

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We honor the late Dr. William (Bill) Blair, Jr. World War II Veteran, as he was proud to say, “I was the youngest 1st Sergeant in the entire US Army Black or White!” Dr. Blair, Negro League Hall of Famer was also an honorary draftee of the Houston Astros Team in 2008! We also like to Congratulate the Houstons Astros, MLB 2022 World Champions! We Salute You!

Food Park returns to Fair Park with a new name and location! See more on page 3.

Jarvis Christian College ranked #20 among Top 25 hidden gems in Texas. Learn more on page 4.

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Memorial Happy Birthday Curtis Leary November 11, 1935- April 16, 2014

Photography by Casey “Doc” Blair.

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FOOD PARK RETURNS TO FAIR PARK WITH A NEW

NAME AND LOCATION

THE FREE COMMUNITY EVENT FEATURES BLACKOWNED VENDORS AND COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES

all while supporting local Black and Brown-owned food trucks and vendors and providing a space for economic mobility. The name change represents a new chapter of the Food Park's growth as we continue expanding the vision of a permanent safe space at Fair Park."

The Sunny South Dallas Food Park will run on the following Sundays between November 13, 2022, and July 30, 2023:

• Sunday, November 13, from Noon to 4 pm

• Sunday, December 11, from Noon to 4 pm

• Sunday, March 26, from Noon to 4 pm

Sunny South Dallas Food Park.”

Parking is free at Gate 6/Lot 6 at Robert B. Cullum and MLK Jr. Blvd.

For more information, visit fairparkdallas.com or drbtsurbanplanning.com/ssdfp

For media inquiries, contact Desiree Powell at desiree@ drbtsurbanplanning.com or 682218-3728.

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About Do Right By the Streets (DRBTS)

DALLAS – November 7, 2022

— The Sunny South Dallas Food Park, formerly known as the MLK Food Park, will continue its placemaking and community engagement series inside the Grand Place at Fair Park, starting November 13 from noon until 4:00 p.m. The Sunny South Dallas Food Park explicitly represents the South Dallas community and pays homage to its affectionate nickname, Sunny South Dallas.

The event is free and open to the public. It will offer various food and beverage options from blackowned food trucks and trailers, both vegan and non-vegan. Patrons can purchase handmade and crafted goods, support local community organizations, enjoy live music and entertainment, kid-friendly programming, and participate in book signings with local authors. Radio personality Lil D from K104 FM will host the event.

"The MLK Food Park began as a temporary pop-up park collaboration between TREC (Texas Real Estate Council), Better Block, and DRBTS (Do Right by the Streets), formerly blckspces,” said Desiree Powell, Founder and Urban Planner of DRBTS. “The shared goal was to bring South Dallas residents together to gather in fellowship,

• Sunday, April 16, from Noon to 4 pm

• Sunday, May 21, from Noon to 4 pm

• Sunday, June 18, from Noon to 4 pm

• Sunday, July 30, from Noon to 4 pm

"The Sunny South Dallas Food Park is an essential part of continuing to build relationships and incubating the spirit of Ubuntu amongst our neighbors,” said Anita Crethers, Community Engagement Manager for Fair Park First. “Just from growing up in South Dallas, this is close to my heart to provide this type of programming to my part of the city."

"With the new Community Park project on the horizon, Fair Park continues to seek partnerships that support our community, expand our uses, and provide new connections and opportunities here on the sunny side of Dallas,” said Alyssa Arnold, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Fair Park First. “DRBTS partnered with Fair Park First to utilize the green space and existing infrastructure within the park to welcome the South Dallas community to the campus. We are beaming with excitement to continue the partnership and the work to make Fair Park and the Community Park a home for programs like the aptly named

Do Right By The Streets, or DRBTS (formerly known as blckspces), was founded in 2020. DRBTS is a Black-owned, people-centered, design-aware urban planning and place creation group based in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. We focus on introducing and breaking down the complex nature of urban planning elements (land use, zoning, placemaking, etc.) in communities of color.

About Fair Park

In January 2019, Fair Park First, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, assumed management of Fair Park in partnership with The City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department and OVG360 (formerly Spectra). Fair Park First’s mission is to restore, revitalize, and renew the 277-acre National Historic Landmark through transformative improvements, increased attendance, and improved tenant relations, ultimately sustaining Fair Park for generations to come. OVG360 manages the day-to-day operations of Fair Park and its venues. OVG360, a division of Oak View Group, is a full-service venue management and hospitality company that helps client partners reimagine the sports, live entertainment, and convention industries for the betterment of the venue, employees, artists, athletes, and surrounding communities.

JARVIS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY RANKED #20

AMONG TOP 25 HIDDEN GEMS IN TEXAS

undergraduate and graduate degree programs since 2018. Completely independent and unbiased, OSG is working to be the ultimate resource for new high school graduates, working adults returning to school, and all sorts of nontraditional students.

(Hawkins, Texas)—Jarvis Christian University was ranked #20 among the top 25 Hidden Gems in the Online Schools Guide recent ranking of schools in Texas. Jarvis Ranked #20 ranked ahead of Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth and East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas.

“Jarvis Christian University was the only Historically Black College or University to be included in this ranking,” said Jarvis President Dr. Lester C. Newman. “As the only HBCU among the list, I am pleased to be recognized. Our online programs are providing an affordable option for students to fulfill their career aspirations and dreams for the future.”

According to the ranking organization website, JCU “supports online students through financial assistance and opportunities to shorten time needed for degree completion. Degrees offered online include bachelor and master’s program in criminal justice and business administration with more programs planned for the future.”

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Among the list of “Hidden Gems” are Sul Ross State, Hallmark University, Dallas Baptist University, University of St. Thomas, Abilene Christian University, University of Dallas, Hardin-Simmons University, University of Mary Hardin Baylor and McMurry University.

The ranking organization said its editors found smaller schools in Texas with excellent academic reputations that offered online degree programs and ranked them based on the cost of attendance and the number of online offerings.

“Having a college degree can be the first step to a career that makes a difference, allowing students to make the most out of the mentorship and networking opportunities a great program provides,” the website stated.

“Hidden Gems in Texas are small colleges and universities where students thrive,” it said. “These schools have a low student-to-faculty ratio, so students get more direct attention from the professors who teach the courses. And overall, students get a more personal education and feel like a part of the community.”

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Dallas, Texas (November 7, 2022)

– The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) invites all of Dallas to celebrate the holidays during Christmas at the Dallas Symphony 2022. Festivities will begin at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center on November 25 with selections from The Nutcracker, and continue on December 2 with the festive Dallas Symphony Christmas Pops, Supported by CIBC, and will go on through December 31 with the DSO’s annual New Year’s Eve concert.

Get a preview of the holiday season at the symphony as Maurice Cohn (Assistant Conductor, Marena & Roger Gault Chair) leads a weekend of performances of selections from The Nutcracker. November 25 – 27, Cohn will conduct the Dallas Symphony Orchestra in selections from Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. Audiences can get into the festive holiday spirit early with the miniature overtures, triumphant marches, Russian, Arabian and Chinese dances, and, of course, the Waltz of the Flowers.

Then, the Dallas Symphony presents Dallas Symphony Christmas Pops, which is supported by CIBC, on Friday, December 2, 2022. The beloved tradition continues with the Dallas

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Symphony Chorus performing transcendent anthems, classical holiday favorites and sing-along carols. Holiday soloists, soprano Jasmine Habersham and baritone Craig Verm, join the DSO to bring a bit of Christmas magic to the Meyerson. Performances of Christmas Pops can be enjoyed from December 2 to December 11, and Dallas Symphony Family Christmas Pops concert, a special one-hour long family-friendly performance of Christmas Pops, will be performed on Saturday, December 3 and Saturday, December 10. Dallas Symphony Family Concerts are presented by the Men and Women of Hunt Consolidated, Inc.

Lively ensemble Canadian Brass will return to the Meyerson on December 5. The 52-year strong brass group is sure to bring delight to the cheerily decorated Meyerson stage with familiar Christmas hits played in their own exciting style.

Heralded by Quincy Jones as the “Baddest vocal cats on the planet!”, acapella group Take 6 will perform Take 6: Spread Love at Christmas on December 13. These Gospel Music Hall of Famers will sing many of your all-time holiday favorites in one-of-a-kind holiday celebration for the memory books.

The orchestra will bring the magic of John Williams’s charming and delightful score from the classic film Home Alone to the Meyerson stage on December 16 – 18.

Watch the familiar tale of Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who’s accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves. Hilarious and heart-warming, Home Alone is holiday fun for the entire family!

Then, on December 20, enjoy the smooth sounds of Naturally 7. Transforming their voices into actual human instruments, Naturally 7 is the future of vocal music! The jaw-dropping acapella group effortlessly performs music

of any genre, from pop to jazz. Hearing and experiencing them will be an unforgettable performance memory one will not soon forget.

Finally, the Dallas Symphony continues its New Year’s Eve tradition on December 31. Principal Guest Conductor Gemma New (Dolores G. & Lawrence S. Barzune, M.D. Chair) will conduct the orchestra in lively waltzes from the Strauss dynasty, honoring the most prestigious of New Year’s musical traditions. Afterwards, audiences can stay to ring in the New Year at the exclusive Meyerson ‘Til Midnight afterparty!

Tickets for all performances are available at dallassymphony. org or by calling Guest Services at 214.849.4376. Single tickets begin at $25 with single tickets for Christmas Pops starting at $40.

ABOUT THE DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, under the leadership of Music Director Fabio Luisi, presents world-class orchestral music at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, one of the world’s toprated concert halls. As the largest performing arts organization in the Southwest, the DSO is committed to inspiring the broadest possible audience with distinctive classical programs, inventive pops concerts and innovative multi-media presentations. In fulfilling its commitment to the community, the orchestra reaches more than 243,000 adults and children annually through performances, educational programs and community outreach initiatives. During the pandemic, the Dallas Symphony was one of a few major U.S. orchestras to present socially distanced concerts with live audiences throughout the 2020/21 Season. Furthermore, the orchestra has offered more than 200 outdoor chamber concerts in neighborhoods throughout the Metroplex since the summer. The DSO continued online music lessons to more than 300

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students as part of its Young Strings and Young Musicians programs.

The Dallas Symphony has used digital and broadcast media to share music beyond its geographic boundaries and has become a leader among American orchestras in digital distribution. In 2021, the DSO presented a three-concert broadcast series with Bloomberg Media, reaching over 4 million viewers globally. In October 2021, PBS stations across the country began airing One Symphony, Two Orchestras, a program that documented the historic concert of Mahler’s First Symphony with the DSO and the musicians of The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in May 2021. That program was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in May 2022. The DSO also captures and streams concert performances for distribution online through its Next Stage Digital Concert Series, Presented by PNC Bank. Programs are available on the DSO’s website at watch. dallassymphony.org.

The DSO has a tradition dating back to 1900 and is a cornerstone of the unique, 118-acre Arts District in Downtown Dallas that is home to multiple performing arts venues, museums and parks – the largest district of its kind in the nation. The DSO is supported, in part, by funds from the Office of Arts & Culture, City of Dallas.

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‘Tis the Season to be Merry! The Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s 2022 Holiday Concert Season is Here

Breaking: The Brooklyn Nets have named Jacque Vaughn as their head coach, the team announced.

So former NFL all-pro Jeff Saturday was just hired as the interim coach for the Indianapolis Colts. He’s NEVER coached in the NFL.He’s NEVER coached in college. His last coaching job was in high school. If this isn’t a slap in the face to all the super qualified black (and white) coaches out there then I don’t know what is. Especially in a league that has SUPPOSEDLY made it a priority to hire more minority coaches. But Colts owner Jim Irsay says:

“Certain people just have it. They have it. And you see it when you know it.”

“He’s a better fit. He’s the best man for the job, and there’s no question about it in my mind.”

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Ministry House of Restoration San Antonio Church

1729 E. Houston St San Antonio, Texas 78202

St. Phillips Missionary Baptist Church

6000 Singing Hills Dr. Dallas, TX 75241 (214)374-6631

Morning Worship 8:00AM & 10:15AM Sunday School 9:00AM Lords Supper 1st Sunday 6:00PM Pastor Rev

New Mount Zion Baptist Church

550 Shepherd Rd , Dallas, TX 75243 (214)341-6459

Intercessory Prayer Wednesday 6:16PM – 7:15PM Bible Study Every Wednesday 7:00PM – 8:00PM

Surviving The Times

Service Times: Sundays: 11:00AM Thursday Bible Study: 7PM

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556 Rancho Canyon Haslett, Texas 76052

Tel-Star Baptist Church

Sunday School:9:30 AM Sunday Worship: 10:30AM Bible Study-1st and 3rd Wednesday's Rev. Mark A. Proctor / Pastor 2515 S. Denley Drive Dallas, TX 75216

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OKLAHOMA

1700 NW 7th Street

Oklahoma City, OK 405 537 1061

Sunday Morning Prayer 10:00 AM Service 11:00 AM Mon-Sat 7:00 AM Bible Study Monday Night 5:00PM - 6:00PM School of Ministry 6:00PM6:30PM

East Gate Missionary Baptist Church

6960 S. Polk St. Dallas, TX 75232 (214)371-2633

Sunday Worship: 7:30AM & 10:30AM

David E. Wilson

Bible Study Wednesday: 12:00PM & 7:00PM Pastor Rev. KennedyYoungJr.

The HOT Church (House Of Transformation)

3350 N Hwy 77 Waxahachie Tx 75165 214-308-8964

Sunday Worship: 9:00 AM

Concord Ministries Baptist Church

6808 Pastor Bailey Drive Dallas, TX (214)331-8522

Worship: 7:30AM - 9:15AM 11:00AM – 12:24AM www.concorddallas.org Pastor

PLEASANT GROVE COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH

1655 N. JIM MILLER RD

DALLAS TEXAS, 75217

SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:45AM10:30AM

MORNING WORSHIP: 10:45AM -12:45PM

WEDNESDAY BTU: 7:00PM - 8:00PM

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Lighthouse Church of God in Christ

2127 S. Corinth St. Rd Dallas, TX 75203 (214)371-2421

Morning Worship: 11AM www.lighthousecogic.com Superintendent Michael Clerkley, Sr

Cornerstone Baptist Church

1819 MLK Blvd Dallas, TX 75215 (214)426-5468

Sunday Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship: 8:00AM & 11:00AM Wednesday Bible Study 7:00PM Pastor Chris L. Simmons

Bexar Street Baptist Church

2018 S. Marsalis Ave Dallas, TX 75216 (214)943-3579

Sunday School: 9:30AM Sunday Worship: 10:45AM Bible Study Wed: 7:15PM Thursday 11:00AM Pastor TC Marshall

Community Baptist Church One Church Two Location (972)230-4477

115 W. Beltline Rd, Desoto Sunday: 7:30AM – 9:30AM

820 E. Wintergreen, Cedar Hill

Sunday School : 9:30AM Morning Worship: 11:00 AM

Tabernacle of Praise MBC

6925 Woofford Ave. Dallas, TX 75227 (214)275-4959

Sunday School: 8:30AM Worship:9:45AM

Wed. Praise and Prayer:6:15PM

Wed. Bible Study: 7:00PM

Bryan Carter

Pastor Rev. Tommy Brown

Rev. Mark A. Proctor, Pastor

C.J.R. Phillips

Pastor Rev Oscar D. Epps

Reverend Dr. A. E. SharpPastor

Pastor George and First Lady Monica Sneed

Pastor A. Charles

Saved By Grace Restoration Ministries

Pastor Azor Barnes

Pastor Alton Dixon Jr

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New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church

411 N. Hampton Rd. Desoto, TX (469)297-4771

Sunday Worship

Sunday School: 9:00 A.M. Morning Worship: 10:30 A.M.

Wednesday

Mens & Women Ministry: 7:00 P.M. Young Adults Ministry: 7:00 P.M.

Carver Height Baptist Church

2510 E. Ledbetter Rd, Dallas, TX 75216 (214)371-2024

Sunday Worship Sunday

School: 8:30 A.M. Morning Worship: 9:30 A.M.

Wednesday: 7:00 P.M.

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church

444 West Ledbetter Dr. , Dallas, TX 75224 (214)374-0828

Early Risers Sunday School

7:15 AM

Morning Worship: 7:50AM Sunday School: 9:30AM Morning Worship: 10:30 Tuesday Night Bible Study 7:00PM

Pastoral Bible Teaching

New Leaf Family Church

1707 St. Augustine Dr. Dallas, TX 75217

**order of services**

Tues- 12 Noon & 7pm Bible Study

Sunday School: 8am Sunday Praise & Worship: 9:30am

St. Paul Baptist Church

1600 Pear Street

Dallas, TX 75215 Phone: (214)421-3741 Fax: (214) 421-3926

Sunday School 9:30AM Service Times 8:00 am and 10:45 am

Marsalis Missionary Baptist Church

411 N. 2723 S. Marsalis, Dallas, TX 75216 (214)943-6007

Sunday School: 9:00AM Morning Worship:10:00AM Prayer & Praise Worship: 7:00PM www.marsalisavenuebc.com

New El Bethel Baptist Church

2023 Mouser Ln Dallas, TX 75203

Sunday Service 9:30 AM – Church School 11:00 AMWorship II Mountain Top Experience Wednesday Services 12:00PMNoonday Prayer 6:30M - Corporate Prayer 7:00PM - Bible Study

Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church

1819 n. Washington Ave., Dallas, TX 75204

Phone : (214)823-7308

Fax : (214)823.9720

Sunday: 10AM

Sunday School: 9AM http://www.pilgrimrestdallas.org/ Pastor Carlos D. Williams

Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church

2110 E. Eleventh St. Dallas, TX 75203 (214)942-0218 Sunday Service 10:00AM Wednesday Daytime Bible Study/Prayer: 11AM Evening Bible Study/Prayer Dinner Served: 5:30 PM Prayer: 6:30PM Bible Study: 7PM

Friendship West Baptist Church

2110 E. 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas, TX 75232 (972)228-5200

Sun Morning Services 8:00AM & 10:45AM

Wednesday Bible Study 12:00PM & 7:00PM

Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church

1010 Bayonne St., Dallas, Tx (214)744-1677

Morning Glory: 7:45AM Sunday School: 9:15AM Morning Worship: 10:30AM

Bible Study: 7:00PM

The “Exciting” Singing Hill Baptist Church 6550 University Hills Blvd, Dallas, TX 75241

Main: (214)375-5952

Fax: (214)371-1611

Sunday Worship: 8AM-10:45AM Sunday School: 9:45AM Wednesday Night: 7:00PM Pastor Dr.

Pastor Darrell W. Pryor

Pastor Rev Daryl Carter

Class Pastor Rev Micheal D. Pryor

Pastor / Founde:r Dr. Corey C. Toney / Clarette L. Toney-First Lady

Pastor Rev Lelious A. Johnson

Pastor Rev Terry White

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Dr. Timothy J Brown

Pastor Rev Ned Armstrong

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