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Fritz Pollard

Frederick Douglass "Fritz" Pollard (January 27, 1894 – May 11, 1986) was an American football player and coach. In 1921, he became the first African-American head coach in the National Football League (NFL). Pollard and Bobby Marshall were the first two African-American players in the NFL in 1920. Football pioneer Walter Camp called Pollard "one of the greatest runners these eyes have ever seen."[1]

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Destiny is Mine! – A Special Story Time at Interabang Books

(Dallas – TX, December 21, 2022) The St. Philip’s Creed, written by our very own Dr.

Terry Flowers, Perot Family

Headmaster, has been brought to life in an illustrated book for children and youth of all ages! Book enthusiasts and St. Philip’s supporters are invited for a Special

Story Time at Interabang Books

on January 21st at 10:30 am where Dr. Flowers will do a live reading of Destiny is Mine! and autograph personal copies of the book. The book makes for the perfect birthday, holiday or just because gift, and is now available for purchase on the shelves at Interabang!

History of the Creed:

Written in 1984, the St. Philip’s Creed has inspired hope, faith and invigorated passion in all that have spoken it for many years. Through vibrant illustrations, Destiny is Mine! encourages children to persevere with a message that the sky is the limit if you just put your mind in it.

Meet the Author:

Dr. Terry J. Flowers serves as the Perot Family Headmaster of St. Philip's School and Community Center, where he started in service as principal in 1983. Dr. Flowers grew up on Chicago's South Side, ultimately finding a calling to work with young children. The titles of his three master's degrees attest to his commitment to education: Early Childhood Education (University of Northern Iowa), Curriculum and Instruction and Educational Administration (Columbia University). He also completed a doctorate in Education at the Teacher's College of Columbia University in 1995.

About St. Philip’s School and Community Center:

St. Philip's School and Community Center is a private Christian school in southern Dallas serving over 260 students in grades PK2 through 7th grade (ages 2-13), and a multi-faceted dynamic community center providing a myriad of vital

About the Unforgettable Play

More Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease – an estimated 6.5 million Americans. Older Black Americans are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than White Americans. Black Americans are less likely to receive a diagnosis. Further, when they are diagnosed, it is typically in the later stages of the disease, when their medical needs are greater.

To help raise awareness of the impact of Alzheimer’s on Black American communities, Gdavis Productions and Films, LLC and the Alzheimer’s Association have joined together to create a new stage play titled, Unforgettable, which is coming to The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas on February 18, 2023. You can reserve your free tickets at www. unforgettableplay.com.

This dynamic and unique stage play shines a spotlight on how one family navigates this devastating disease while caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s. The story will showcase the emotional toll on families, while emphasizing the importance of early detection and treatment and the benefits of clinical trial participation.

If you need assistance today, the Alzheimer’s Association offers free 45-minute online e-Learning educational, social services, athletic and neighborhood development programs to over 4,000 children, youth, and adults annually. The organization has a mission to transform South Dallas, our city, and the world by FAITH, EDUCATION, and SERVICE. Applications for the 2023-2024 school year are open for PK2 through 8th grade students.

classes. With over 20 topics to choose from, there is something for everyone. Perhaps you are a caregiver seeking to increase your caregiving skills and confidence, or a friend wanting to understand how to support a neighbor living with the disease, or a life-long learner looking to expand your personal knowledge. You might even be an educator seeking opportunities for your students to earn extra credit outside the classroom. Each course provides a personal certificate of completion that may be downloaded. By increasing community awareness about brain health, we might help to shift mindsets and reduce stigmas and myths surrounding this disease. Check out our complete catalog of classes at alz.org/training, or for more information call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.

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