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Prison, jail staff rarely face legal consequences after sex abuse of inmates, report finds

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Will This Ever End? By Kimberly B. Pleasant. Read more about Tyre Nichols life and death on page 14.

Comedian Rickey Smiley is mourning the death of his oldest son, comic Brandon Smiley. Rickey shared the tragic news on Instagram explaining in a heartbreaking video, 'I just had bad news this morning. I'm on the way to the airport to get to Birmingham. I just want everybody to pray for me, pray for our family.' The radio host continued, 'My son, Brandon Smiley, has passed away this morning.'

Meet Sevin the race car driver and learn about his racing history, inspirations, and more on page 6.

NJ Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour Shot And Killed While Driving Home From Work, Motive Unknown. See more on page 10.

Parkland Redbird Health facility renaming ceremony honoring Dr. C.V Roman. Learn more on page 10.

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Just Detention International, which seeks to end to sexual abuse in all forms of detention.

“The violence is so normalized, and so engrained in our society that prisoner rape jokes are common even now, in the post MeToo era ... No matter what crime a person has committed, rape is not part of the penalty.”

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other inmates, were male.

Sexual victimization of adult inmates is an ongoing problem in U.S. jails and prisons, with thousands of victims of inmate-on inmate abuse and staff-on-inmate abuse during 2016 through 2018, according to a special report by the U.S. Department of Justice released Tuesday.

The report comes as the federal prison system has faced scrutiny for repeated incidents of inmate sexual abuse by staff, including by a warden and chaplain at a high-profile Northern California prison.

In December, a jury found the former warden Ray J. Garcia guilty of seven counts of sexual abuse of three female inmates and one count of lying to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Garcia, who headed the Dublin, Calif. all-female prison, was the highest ranking official from the Bureau of Prisons to be convicted of such crimes.

“It is taken for granted that rape is inevitable inside prison — and that the people who endure this violence somehow deserve their fate,” said Jesse LernerKinglake, a spokesman for the Los Angeles-based organization

Sexual misconduct is underreported; staff perpetrators often female Staff sexual misconduct was underreported by inmates: Only about a quarter of incidents were reported by the victim and nearly 20% of the substantiated incidents were uncovered during an investigation or monitoring. The majority of substantiated sexual misconduct, or 67%, was perpetrated by female staff; male staff perpetrated about 69% of substantiated incidents of sexual harassment.

Most of these perpetrators were under the age of 40 and white. And about half of their victims were also white. These staffers were usually employed fulltime as correctional officers or supervising staff for longer than six months.

The vast majority, or nearly 83%, of inmates who perpetrated nonconsensual sex acts against

Prison and jail staff are rarely held legally accountable Overall allegations of sexual abuse rose 14% from 2015 to 2018, according to an earlier 2021 report on the same data set by the Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics. The report, however, only looked at “substantiated” incidents, which means that the incident was investigated and found to have occurred based on a preponderance of evidence.

For these substantiated - and reported - incidents, only about 38% of staffers faced any legal action.

The report also noted that 20% of staff perpetrators of sexual misconduct in jails were convicted, pled guilty, sentenced or fined — that’s compared to 6% of staff perpetrators of such incidents in prison.

Lerner-Kinglake noted that an overwhelming number of reports are still unsubstantiated, but that given the risks involved in making such a claim against correctional staff, “it just defies logic that only 5% of reports of staff sexual abuse are valid.”

He added: “What kind of

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Prison, jail staff rarely face legal consequences after sex abuse of inmates, report finds

Written by Tami Abdollah USA TODAY (CONTINUED)

message does it send when incarcerated people are bravely speaking out, only to learn that their reports are dismissed? And, even worse still, what does it mean that even in cases where reports are substantiated,

so few staff are being held accountable?”

Video surveillance holes in jails, prisons enable inmate victimization

The report found that half of inmate-on-inmate and staff-oninmate sexual abuse occurred in areas that weren’t under video surveillance.

In the case of the former warden, Garcia, such “dead spots” in video surveillance were crucial aspects of his case. The incidents of abuse he engaged in were conducted outside of areas where there was any or functional surveillance video.

5, Southeast Dallas: Jaime Resendez (incumbent) and Andre Turner.

Dallas City Council District 12, Far North Dallas: Cara Mendelsohn (incumbent)

Dallas City Council District 13, Preston Hollow: Gay Donnell Willis (incumbent)

Dallas City Council District 14, Downtown, Uptown, and portions of East Dallas: Paul Ridley (incumbent) and former Park Board member Amanda Schultz

by Leon Prather, The Progressive Watchman

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HM Treasury :Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 7th February 2023

“Key Accountabilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for leadership of HM Treasury’s work on a potential digital pound – a UK central bank digital currency (CBDC). This work is important, complex and cross-cutting, and the leadership will involve extensive engagement across and beyond HM Treasury. Digital innovation is changing the landscape for payments and money. The use of physical money is declining while new forms of private sector digital money are emerging. These changes offer exciting opportunities for UK businesses and consumers, but also present new challenges and risks. This has motivated countries around the world to explore digital versions of central bank money.

of England. Treasury and the Bank of England are working together through the CBDC Taskforce to explore the case for a digital pound. Treasury and the Bank of England have committed to consult jointly on a potential digital pound, and the successful candidate will lead the Treasury team in the wake of the consultation’s issuance, including working with the Bank

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Dallas ISD: Tran (District 2), Foreman (District 6, incumbent), and Carreon (District 8, incumbent)

Dallas Mayor: Johnson (incumbent) and Richardson

Dallas City Council District

1, North Oak Cliff: Chad West (incumbent), Mariana Griggs, and Albert Mata

Dallas City Council District 2, Deep Ellum, Old East Dallas, the Medical District: Jesse Moreno (incumbent)

Dallas City Council District 3, Southwest Dallas: August Doyle, Zarin Gracey, Rickey Lee Perry Jr., and Joe Tave.

Dallas City Council District

4, South Oak Cliff: Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn King Arnold (incumbent)

Dallas City Council District

Dallas City Council District 6, West Dallas: Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Omar Narvaez (incumbent) and Sidney Robles-Martinez (unconfirmed, but filed a campaign treasurer’s report)

Dallas City Council District 7, South Dallas/Fair Park: Adam Bazaldua (incumbent), Okema Thomas, and former Councilman Kevin Felder (unconfirmed, but filed a campaign treasurer’s report)

Dallas City Council District 8, Southern Dallas: Tennell Atkins (incumbent) and Subrina Brenham

Dallas City Council District 9, White Rock Lake and Far East Dallas: Paula Blackmon (incumbent)

Dallas City Council District 10, Lake Highlands: Sirrano Keith Baldeo, Kathy Stewart, and Brian Hasenbauer

Dallas City Council District 11, North Dallas: Jaynie Schultz (incumbent)

Y’all think I’m full of hot air conspiracy theorist, however I keep telling the Sheeple and PLEBS of the world that Technology and Money Never Sleeps. This is the beginning stages of how the beast is running amuck as 90% of the governments of the world are in development of CBDC’s (Centralized Control Blockchain Digital Currency). Besides centralized control there is so much debt in the system that the beginnings of the ‘Great Reset’ are in play as they are about to implode the current system but first they have to have an onramp to bridge to the new system. If you listen to the minions who run our government, Blockchain/ Crypto is a scam. They talk in fork tongue as ‘do as I say and not as I do’. Remember the Wendy’s commercial called “Show me the beef” Here’s the beef naysayers!

Here is a job posting for a new head of Digital Currency for the UK Government from the BANK OF ENGLAND.

Today, the Bank of England issues only physical bank notes. A digital pound would be a new form of digital money for use by households and businesses issued directly by the Bank

Here are this year's announced candidates for the Upcoming Mayor, City Council and School Board positions.

The People’s Report: THE CBDC’S IN FULL SWING

Prison, jail staff rarely face legal consequences after sex abuse of inmates, report finds

The People’s Report: THE CBDC’S IN FULL SWING

by Leon Prather, The Progressive Watchman

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of England to consider consultation responses. The forward timeline for the work has been set out by Ministers and the Bank of England, and the successful candidate will be responsible for setting strategic direction within Treasury to deliver on that plan.”

See I can’t make this stuff up! While everyone is worried about inflation and making endz meet, getting laid off, real estate crashing these are the beginning stages of centralized Blockchain/Crypto and decentralized Blockchain/Crypto. I’ve said this phrase many times before: “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” I can also add, They Copy You, which is the most sincere form of I got you by the kahounas cuz I can’t compete with the real thing! Again, we are in 3rd stage because they know the system is about to implode and want to keep their MONEY, POWER AND CONTROL. Decentralized Blockchain will rise from the ashes like the Phoenix and they who control things are scared to death of this new revolutionary 40 year paradigm shift as everything will get tokenized. Here is what to expect: We know the PUSHERMAN & the FED is also working on a CBDC. We also know everything is a cycle, and as demand destruction works through the system and then put in all the foolishness the UNIPARTY in Washington DC who can’t see past their greedy, corrupt noses will continue playing Lil gods with our lives because y’all think they are your daddy. Somewhere down the line cashflow will not support the debt and what they want to do: then we get ‘Pop Goes the Weasel’ as the system implodes. Hence this is why they who follow the beast want WW3 because of their gross mismanagement of the system and they want to reset it and they want to be our Lords and Masters in a new Feudal Totalitarian state and us the peeps the pheasants in the new feudal system as you will own nothing and be happy. See the big

boyz who are whole picture thinkers know what’s in store. So what do we do, we can’t beat them at their game, however we can join them and laugh all the way to the bank also, but it requires EDUCATION, EXECUTION AND FAITH AND SACRIFICE as we will be outside of centralized Matrix.

I’m putting my money where my mouth is. Why? Because of History, Math and Physics. 2023 is a bridge year to the new cycle in Blockchain and Crypto as it climbs the ‘wall of worry’ as blood in the streets is all around us. I’m still expecting another dump, however what difference does it make if crypto moves in 10X, 30X and 50X moves. We can’t time bottoms and tops but cn we can accumulate and still make legalized grand theft auto. Now the PUSHERMAN is going to PIVOT and when he does its off to the races even though the macro market for the peep will be ugly. In addition what the Bank of England is showing us that old relics of Gold and Silver are also about to impode so beside buying the physical buy well positioned gold and silver miners because they will 5X to 10X what the physical metals will do. I pray that your eyes of your understanding be enlightened and that you will know the hope of His calling.

The Progressive Watchman

Leon Prather

ReImagine Redbird Continues to Create Economic Advancement for the Black Community

developments that this master plan is intentional in creating development for the black community. As a continuation of those efforts, Coverall Management was hired to demolish the former 12,000 Sq Ft. Golden Corral building - located on the corner of Del Rey and Camp Wisdom Rd.

We are proud to continue offering second-chance, workforce opportunities that encourage on-thejob training and skills development, which were utilized during the Golden Corral demolition.

It is no surprise that Peter Brodsky has created jobs and grown the capacity for black businesses in Southern Dallas with the development of Redbird Mall.

It is evident from the previous

More black businesses at work for ReImagine Redbird development.

Meet Sevin the race car driver

Sevin is 23 years old he was born and raised in Desoto, Texas.

He has two loving parents Cleoma Ray Christian and Magdalena Christian who met at a young age. He also has four siblings(Shawanda, Xavier, Christina, and Elizabeth). He graduated from Desoto High School in 2017 and was part of the State Championship football team. After High school, he attended Navarro College in Corsicana, Texas, and Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas.

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Meet Sevin the race car driver (CONTINUED)

Sevin's love for cars started at the early age of 4 when he started helping his Dad Ray. Automotive has always been a big part of his life, He has had opportunities to work at many dealerships such as Meador Dodge in Fort Worth, Tx, Norwood Auto Italia in Carrollton, TX, and where he is currently employed.

Racing has been a piece of Sevin since a little boy. His favorite racing series is formula one and IndyCar.

Sevin is a big fan of Lewis Hamilton who drives for Formula One and he has been following him since 2013. He is also a fan of Bubba Wallace who drives for NASCAR. The racing industry is not as diverse as it could be. However, his goal is to break down barriers and create a pathway for more minorities. He is currently perfecting his craft and working alongside a previous two-time winning IndyCar race car driver (Al Unser Jr.) with Future Star Racing organization. Although Sevin's

passion resides in the racing field, He races to inspire others that you can create your destiny when you are determined!

He has taken part in many forms of racing such as:

• Karting 2014-2017

• Teams Texas NASCAR

Experience at Texas Motor Speedway (TMS) 2017

• World Racing League (WRL)2019

• Sports Car Club of America

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• ChampsCar Endurance Series (Watkins Glen)5/27/22-5/29/22

• ChampsCar Endurance Series (Nelson Ledges) 7/15/227/17/22

He is also a brand Ambassador for Drive for Diabetes Awareness to help spread awareness and educate the surrounding communities on how to become aware of the signs and symptoms of the disease. This disease is very dominant in black and low-income communities. Black Americans have a 77% higher risk of being diagnosed with diabetes compared to non-

Trinity (TX) Chapter, The Links, Incorporated Announces its 14th Annual “Diamonds and Sneakers Gala”

Dallas, TX- The Trinity (TX) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated is proud to announce its 14th Annual “Diamonds and Sneakers Gala.” The gala will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Dallas Hotel, 300 Reunion Blvd, Dallas, TX 75207.

About the Gala on March 4, 2023:

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Trinity (TX) Chapter also received national and regional recognition for its commitment to chronic illness education and prevention for minorities.

With many long-established partnerships, the Chapter implements community outreach programs that support critical topics such as voter education, financial literacy, human trafficking awareness and more.

Your contribution will allow Trinity (TX) Chapter to continue its focus on improving the lives of underserved communities within Dallas.

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Hispanic and white Americans. Unfortunately, care is a huge barrier for black and brown communities. The inability to afford quality medical care and prescription medication and living in underresourced neighborhoods do not help. Our communities are more likely to have an abundance of fast-food restaurants and markets stocked with unhealthy processed foods. I also lost my uncle Remco at the age of 28 years from DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) he was unaware that he had diabetes. You can't reverse diabetes but you can reverse pre-diabetes. Our slogan is "Check Don't Guess" It may not be the Flu! and "Education is Knowledge and Knowledge is the power that will help save Lives"

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Trinity (TX) Chapter will host its 14th Annual Fundraiser, Diamonds and Sneakers Gala, benefiting college scholarships, youth programs, and community outreach at the Hyatt Regency Dallas Hotel. Member Alicia Young is chairing this event. The music will be provided by King David and The David Whiteman Band, one of the fundraiser's highlights. Other highlights include dinner, dancing, raffle, and sneakers contest.

About Trinity (TX) Chapter: College Scholarships, Youth Programs and Community Outreach

The Trinity (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated has been a forceful presence in delivering transformational programming in the Dallas community since its inception. With a focus on the next generation, Trinity (TX) Chapter distributed nearly $240,000 in college scholarships, helping graduates achieve careers in business, medicine, engineering, law, and other notable professions. For more than 20 years, the national and regional award-winning So SMAART program provided STEAM experiences to more than 1400 girls of color attending Dallas ISD schools, exposing them to careers and building the confidence that helps dreams become reality. In 2022, the Chapter launched a new youth program to provide high school students with the tools

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Black History Month Includes a Presentation on Race Relations and a Focus on Resiliency and Mental Health

Accommodation” – a treatise on the history of race in Dallas. His lecture and intimate conversation, The Accommodation: Journey to Triumph, will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wed., Feb. 15, at Cedar Valley Campus, Building H, 3030 N. Dallas Ave., Lancaster, TX, with a virtual option for those who can’t attend in person.

Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price will join Schutze for a discussion about the politics of race and Dallas’ historic and systemic racial divide. Schutze, who worked for the Dallas Times Herald and the Dallas Observer, originally published “The Accommodation” in 1987. Price, a noted civil rights leader, and a commissioner since 1985, wrote the forward for the book’s 2021 re-release.

Dr. Parker will moderate the discussion and a question-andanswer period will follow.

DALLAS – Dallas College is celebrating the rich and diverse cultures of Black Americans with a month-long celebration this Black History Month. February is traditionally a time to recognize the achievements, excellence, and history of Black Americans as indelible contributors to American culture.

It is also a time for reflection and demonstrated commitment as Dallas College joins in honoring Black History Month’s 2023 national theme: “Black Resistance.”

“February will be about Black resistance, perseverance, and the journey of triumph,” said Dr. Jasmine Parker, senior director of diversity, equity and inclusion at Dallas College. “We honor both perseverance and rest as forms of resistance and what people need in order to thrive. Sometimes when people look at Black History Month, they look at the struggle but not the journey to a more just society. Prioritizing mental health, wellbeing and balance addresses a national push for equity and social justice advocacy.”

The keynote for this year’s Black History activities at Dallas College is noted Dallas political journalist Jim Schutze, the author of “The

Curtis Hill, a licensed counselor at Dallas College Cedar Valley Campus. “Rest is a mental health resource. This is about the quality of life – even more so for people of color. You have the societal challenges of seeking help but there are people who will not see a counselor.”

He applauds Dallas College for taking the lead and setting up counseling hubs at each campus.

“Our mental health is grounded in stress, anxiety and depression. It’s not just police violence. We understand what a microaggression is. It’s a small way of belittling. For a young person, that can be overwhelming,” he said. “Microaggressions can reduce someone to isolation and depression and undermine their selfconfidence.”

College offers associate degree and career/technical certificate programs in more than 100 areas of study, as well as a bachelor’s degree in education. Based on annual enrollment, it is the largest community college in Texas.

NJ Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour Shot And Killed While Driving Home From Work, Motive Unknown

found dead inside her white Nissan SUV just 300 feet from her home.

According to the New York Post, the Republican councilwoman was found with multiple gunshot wounds and she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Local witnesses stated they saw the gunman running off to the Garden State Parkway, which edges the complex. However, no other details were given on details of the gunman or a possible weapon used.

According to authorities, Dwumfour, who also preached for a Nigerianbased church group, was the intended target, but there is no obvious motive for the shooting.

Dwumfour was a Councilwoman for the Borough of Sayreville since

“We hope this offering produces transparent conversations and culturally based learning opportunities in our classrooms, workspaces and other facets of life as we commit to a more inclusive path forward,” Parker said.

Copies of “The Accommodation” will be available for those who attend the live presentation. This event is supported by the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and the offices of the Dallas College campus presidents along with BIG D Reads Foundation. To attend in-person or virtually, you must preregister.

Black History Month also brings the opportunity to not just celebrate achievements but to advocate for healing and creating access to good mental health. “Nap In: Rest as Resistance” is scheduled for Wed., Feb. 22, from noon to 1:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Multicultural Affairs Office and will be held virtually.

Counselors at Dallas College are pushing back against the stigma that mental health care is admission of weakness.

“Everything we do is about how we take care of ourselves,” said Dr.

But optimal mental health care is available and can become a way of life, Hill said.

“This is an important moment to focus on balance and good mental health. Your life matters and so does your mental health. Erasing the stigma around mental health allows individuals to become whole and should be as common as going to a doctor for physical ailments. We honor rest,” he said.

For a list of all Black History Month events at Dallas College, please visit the African American/Black History Month events calendar at Dallas College.

About Dallas College

Dallas College, formerly the Dallas County Community College District, was founded in 1965, and consists of seven campuses: Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, Eastfield, El Centro, Mountain View, North Lake and Richland. Dallas College offers online learning and serves more than 125,000 credit and continuing education students annually. Dallas College also offers dual credit for students in partner high schools and early college high schools throughout Dallas County. Students benefit from partnerships with local business leaders, school districts and four-year universities, and Dallas

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New Jersey Councilwoman Eunice Dwumfour was killed after being shot multiple times while driving her vehicle near her home on Wednesday night, RadarOnline.com has learned.

Dwumfour, 30, crashed near the Camelot at La Mer apartment complex in Sayreville, NJ, and was

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Ministry House of Restoration San Antonio Church

1729 E. Houston St

San Antonio, Texas 78202

(210)375-4176

www.mhorsc.com

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 C.J.R. Phillips

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 Pastor Rev. Tommy Brown

Surviving The Times

Service Times:

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

Come Worship with Us

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

Saved By Grace Restoration Ministries

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:

David E. Wilson

7:30AM & 10:30AM

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

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

Concord Ministries Baptist Church

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

Worship: 7:30AM - 9:15AM 11:00AM – 12:24AM

A. Charles

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

Mark A. Proctor, Pastor

www.concorddallas.org Pastor Bryan Carter

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

CHURCH MOTTO: THE BIBLE SAYS…, Pastor George

First Lady Monica

Sunday School : 9:30AM

Morning Worship: 11:00 AM Pastor Rev Oscar D. Epps

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 Reverend Dr. A. E. SharpPastor

Rev.

Pastor Marc Blair, Sr. and First Lady Dicloria

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Pastor Azor Barnes

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.

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

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

Pastor Darrell W. Pryor Pastor Rev Daryl Carter

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

www.marsalisavenuebc.com

Pastor Rev Terry White

New El Bethel Baptist Church

2023 Mouser Ln Dallas, TX 75203

Sunday Service

9:30 AM – Church School

11:00 AM- Worship II

Mountain Top Experience

Wednesday Services

12:00PM - Noonday Prayer

6:30M - Corporate Prayer

7:00PM -Bible Study

Pastor

Dr. Timothy J Brown

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 Pastor Rev BurleyHudson

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

Pastoral Bible Teaching Class Pastor Rev Micheal D. Pryor

7:00PM

New Leaf Family Church

1707 St. Augustine Dr. Dallas, TX 75217

**order of services**

Tues- 12 Noon & 7pm BibleStudy

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

8:00am and 10:45 am

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

12:00PM & 7:00PM Pastor FrederickD.Haynes, III

Divine Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church

4325 W. Ledbetter Dr, Dallas, TX 75233 (214)337-1713

Sunday School: 9:15AM

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

Bible Study: 7:00PM Pastor

Rev Ned Armstrong

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

Pastor Rev Lelious A. Johnson

Morning Worship: 10:30AM Pastor Rev Wade Simmons

Grace of God Baptist Church

601 N Hampton Rd, DeSoto, TX 75115

Phone: (972) 274-1074

Sunday School 9 am

Praise & Worship @ 10 am

Brotherhood & Women Ministry meet every 4th Sunday @ 930 am

Thursday Night Theology @ 7 pm

Choir Rehearsal - Thursday @ 8 pm Pastor BrianBonner

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health factors including diabetes, hypertension, and kidney disease.

The strongest associations between eviction rates and mortality were in counties with the highest proportions of Black and female residents. For example, in counties where the proportion of women was above the median, mortality rates were five times higher than in counties with a lower proportion of women. However, the researchers cautioned that the findings may be limited in relation to Black residents since the 2016 county data on evictions captured only a quarter of the U.S., and only 2% of the residents were Black.

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DALLAS – Dec. 21, 2022 –

Mortality rates are higher in U.S. counties where eviction rates are also elevated, and this trend is strongest in areas with higher proportions of Black residents and women, UT Southwestern researchers found.

“This is the first U.S. study to evaluate and identify a link between county eviction rates and mortality rates,” said Andrew Sumarsono, M.D., Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern and corresponding author of the report, published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

Housing instability is a key social determinant of health. Eviction rates have increased over the past two decades, disproportionately affecting minorities and women in the United States, and have been shown to lead to poor health outcomes such as psychosocial stress and adverse maternal and fetal health. But the association with mortality has not been documented.

To determine if there is a link between evictions and mortality, Dr. Sumarsono’s team evaluated the rates of evictions and mortality in 686 counties with available data from 2016.

Researchers found a striking relationship between countylevel evictions and all-cause mortality, even after adjusting for sociodemographic factors such as age, sex, and race, as well as

Regardless, the research reinforces the connection between housing and health and highlights the impact on communities with higher proportions of women and Black residents, explained Dr. Sumarsono. This issue was magnified during the COVID-19 pandemic, when a federal eviction moratorium was enacted to protect renters who lost jobs.

“Affordable, stable housing is a public health concern. If you’re worried about where you’re going to live next week, caring about your health can easily become a lesser priority,” Dr. Sumarsono said. “Policies that increase affordable housing and cushion against life events that lead to housing instability could translate to better health outcomes.”

Utibe R. Essien, M.D., of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and one of the contributing researchers on the study, said: “As wealth differences persist in the U.S., housing insecurity will remain a critical social determinant of health. Our findings show just how urgent it is to develop policies that strengthen access to housing and reduce punitive eviction practices.”

Other UTSW researchers who contributed to this work include Shreya Rao, Bhumika Maddineni, Sandeep R. Das, and Ambarish Pandey.

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November 2021 and she was not up for reelection until 2024.

In a statement from New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, he said, “Her career of public service was just beginning, and by all accounts she had already built a reputation as a committed member of the Borough Council who took her responsibility with the utmost diligence and seriousness. I send my condolences to Councilwoman Dwumfour’s family and friends, her governing body colleagues, and the entire Sayreville community.”

Sayreville Mayor Victoria Kilpatrick said the entire community was “shocked and saddened by the loss.”

She added, “Beyond her dedication to the community, I can share that she was a woman of deep faith and

According to her LinkedIn page, Dwumfour was a Certified Business Analyst and Scrum Professional for Fire Congress Fellowship Inc. and a part-time EMT.

She also served as a Director of Churches for the Nigerian-based Champions Royal Assembly, graduated from William Paterson University with a BA in Women’s Studies and endorsed her “bubbly personality and strong work ethics.”

As of Thursday morning, there have been no arrests made, officials said.

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them to act in the manner that they did? This hate crime was not a Black or White racially motivated issue. Treating each other with respect and regards to whatever position you hold whether it be a citizen or one in authority.

Black Lives do matter! How do we define this crime? And when does this type of violence stop? We as Black Americans can’t blame White America for what happened this time. Now it is time for the justice system to look into to small percentage of BAD Cops and not let reprimands of bad cops go unpunished. Trye Nichols life ended too soon! Whether Black, Whites, Mexican or Asian, this type law enforcement brutality needs to STOP. Our justice systems need to start weeding out BAD COPS no matter their ethnicity. All Lives Matter!

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This week our country laid to rest another Black man because a few bad cops thought they were above the law! Tyre Nichols life ended because the police thought his life was not worth them doing their job, and that was to protect and serve! What is our excuse now? We cannot say that this was racially motivated with the death of Tyree Nichols! These were five Black officers who were in a position of authority. They took it upon themselves to kidnap, brutally attack and beat a Black man. This was no Derek Chauvin situation.

These officers, Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmit Martin III, Desmond Mills Jr. and Justin Smith who were part of a special task force team felt that they were above the law and it was OK for

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Mortality rates are higher in U.S. counties with more evictions, UTSW researchers find

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Election: Candidate Filing Period Open

DeSoto Independent School District Board of Trustees candidate filing and voting dates have been set for the 2023 Board of Trustees election scheduled for May 6, 2023. The candidate filing period is open now through Friday, February 17, 2023.

The DeSoto ISD School Board is composed of seven trustees. As provided in DeISD Policy BBB (Local), trustees serve three-year terms and are elected by position with terms staggering a three-year cycle.

Places 3, 4 and 5 are scheduled for election this year. Trustee candidate eligibility is defined in PolicyBBB (Local).

Candidate Eligibility for Public Office (141.001, TEC) includes the following requirements:

• US Citizen

• 18 years of age or older

• Resided continuously in the state for 12 months prior to the filing deadline

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• Resided continuously in the school district for 6 months prior to the filing deadline

• Must be a registered voter in the territory elected from prior to the filing deadline

• No final felony conviction

• No final judgment indicating: Totally mentally incapacitated or Partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote

Important dates related to the 2023 DeSoto ISD School Board election include the following:

• January 1, 2023: First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)

• January 10, 2023: First day to pick up DeSoto ISD Candidate Handbook at DeSoto ISD Administration Building

• January 18, 2023: First day to File for a Place on the Ballot

• February 17, 2023: Last day to File for a Place on the Ballot for the general election

• April 6, 2023: Last day to Register to Vote for the May 6, 2023 general election

• April 24, 2023: First day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance

• April 25, 2023: Last day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked)

• May 2, 2023: Last day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance

• May 6, 2023: Election Day

For more information, visit http:// www.desotoisd.org/board_ of_ trustees/elections

(Hawkins, Texas)—Jarvis Christian University (JCU) is offering Dallas city, county and other government employees Opportunity Scholarships to complete their undergraduate degrees in business administration and criminal justice. The classes will be held at the university’s Dallas Teaching Site, 7222 South Westmoreland, Suite 250. Students who qualify can receive a $1,000 Opportunity Scholarship per semester toward their associate degree and students with an associate degree can receive a $1,500 Opportunity Scholarship per semester to pursue their bachelor’s degree. To qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

• have a 2.0 or higher grade-pointaverage to transfer in to JCU

• have 45-50 transferrable credit hours (or a completed associate degree)

• register for full-time status

• maintain a 2.0 or higher gradepointaverage while attending JCU

• be 21 years of age or older

JCU also offers students a $250 Jarvis Promise Tuition Reduction Grant for each semester that students take and pass 15 semester credit hours with at least a C letter grade.

“Our theme at Jarvis this year is ‘Transformation: Pivoting from Excellence to Preeminence,’ and we want Dallas’s city, county, and other government employees to be part of this transformation,” said Dr. Lester C. Newman, JCU President.

For more information, call JCU— Dallas Site at (972) 668-9624 or email the Dallas Site Director, Ms. Mavonee Jeffries at mjeffries@jarvis.edu.