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UNT Dallas researchers to study community healthcare innovations developed during COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more on page 5.
The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA) hosted their 57th Annual C.A.W. Clark Human Relations Banquet. See pictures from the event and learn more on page 3.
Breaking the Chains of Injustice: Williams Family
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Chalice Quilt to Williams Family A Call to Action for Justice and Slavery Reparations. See more on page 3.
First United Bank Seeks to Break Kindness Record. See more on page 4.
Black country music sensations, The BoykinZ, Will Perform at Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit & Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease. Learn more on page 6.
State Rep. Toni
Rose appointed vice-chair of both house committees on calendars and human services. See more on page 14.
Black History Still Standing
My Day by Dr. J. Ester Davis. Learn more on page 10.
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Breaking the Chains of Injustice: Williams Family Demands King Charles III
Return Historic Chalice Quilt to Williams Family A Call to Action for Justice and Slavery Reparations
members of the Williams family, including Mirriam Williams, during their 44 years of enslavement in Texas.
Dr. Shirley McKellar, Deputy Mayor of Tyler, Texas, is working with the Williams family to raise awareness about their ongoing struggle for the return of the Chalice Quilt and to hold King Charles III, the British government and the American Museum and Gardens accountable for their actions.
"The Chalice Quilt represents not only a valuable artifact, but also a symbol of resilience and perseverance for African Americans who traveled the Underground Railroad. Its continued presence in a British museum serves as a stark reminder of the systemic oppression and cultural misappropriation that still persists today," says Filmmaker, Eric Williams.
The Williams family, rightful owners of the quilt, are calling for the immediate return of the Chalice Quilt from King Charles III. This press conference marks a crucial moment in our ongoing fight and serves as a rallying cry for all individuals committed to promoting social justice and preserving Black cultural heritage.
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DALLAS, TX - In observance of Black History Month, a press conference will be held outside the British Consulate in Houston, TX on Friday, February 17th at 10am, where community leaders, the Williams family and U.S. Congressional officials will join forces to demand the return of the "Chalice Quilt" and decolonization of the American Museum and Gardens.
Filmmaker, Eric Williams and his family have been advocating for the return of the quilt from King Charles III and the American Museum and Gardens for the past year. The family views the preservation of the quilt in the museum as a theft of their cultural heritage and believes it should be repatriated to serve as a tool for educating future generations about the injustices of slavery and the contributions of Black people to art and culture.
The Chalice Quilt, a valuable piece of African American history and cultural heritage, has been displayed at the American Museum and Gardens in Britain for 40 years. The quilt was created and made on the Mimosa Hall Plantation in East Texas by enslaved
The Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA) hosted their 57th Annual C.A.W. Clark Human Relations Banquet
the Honorable Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson. . The theme for this year was ““Rebuilding, Restoring, and Reconnecting. Mr. Jack Matthews of Matthews Southwest was the recipient of the Human Relations Award.
The keynote address was delivered by National Social Justice faith leader, Bishop James Dixon, Senior Pastor of The Community Faith Church (COF) of Houston, Texas. The IMA title sponsor was JBJ Management, a public affairs firm headquartered in Dallas. Other sponsors were Visit Dallas, MCI Diagnostics Center, Dallas College, and Texas A&M University.
Where’s The Love For Our Taxes?
By Hasani BurtonThis year I’m examining my home and business taxes closely in an effort to see what potential there might be now that we are truly entering a “post pandemic economy.” Specifically, I looked at the property taxes owed on commercial real estate purchased in 2019 located in my own South Dallas Proper community.
Some of the highlights from this year’s property tax obligation include; $418 and $1,431 for Dallas County and City of Dallas respectively. I’m not crazy about the city tax. However, I approve of the budget passed unanimously by Mayor Eric Johnson, my district 7 Councilmember Adam Bazaldua and the rest of City Council last year. So at least I know where that money is going. I feel the same about the $452 hospital district tax and $2,275 Dallas ISD tax. Almost 10 years ago while I was on the South Dallas Fair Park Opportunity Fund Grant Committee, we allocated $200,000 towards Parkland building the health center at Hatcher Station, which has been greatly beneficial to our South Dallas community. I’ve also noticed Madison High School is undergoing renovations
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Friends, homeowners and business leaders below I-30, it’s that time of year again: The time of year where many of us start to feel “butterflies” in our stomach or wonder what we will need to give. We might even wonder what, if anything, we will get in return. No, I’m not talking about Valentine’s Day. I’m talking about tax season!
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By Hasani Burton (CONTINUED)the last few months. I’ve always believed in more tax dollars going towards public education and it’s good to see mine at work. There’s one tax that gives me pause though; the $288 South Dallas Fair Park PID tax.
As a quick refresher, “PID” stands for Public Improvement District. The South Dallas Fair Park PID was established in 2016. According to the City website ( https://www.dallasecodev.org/437/SouthDallas-Fair-Park-PID ), the PID “consists of approximately 630 properties and has a variety of land uses including commercial and residential properties.” Further, “the nature of the services and improvements provided by the South Dallas/Fair Park PID are enhanced security and public safety, capital improvements (including landscaping, lighting, sidewalks, streets, parks, fountains, and roadways) and promotions (including outreach, business development and marketing).” Knowing that this is what is supposed to happen with the PID compared to what actually has happened over the years since it was established, it has me wondering where are the improvements that were promised to us? Where is the love for our taxes?
In 2019 after the purchase of the commercial property I went to a meeting for the PID. I heard how the previous PID managers had mismanaged the money, but remained skeptically optimistic about the promises made by the new managers. Since then, in my efforts to redevelop the property, I have had to deal with multiple vandalisms by graffiti, which the City will come and cover up for free and poster advertisements, which the City will not address. I have had to address an unreasonable amount of illegal dumping on the property that City Code holds my business accountable for. I have had to deal with vagrants being allowed to camp out on the property leaving feces, broken glass, tires and trash. Even though I signed the Criminal Trespass Affidavit and it is known by Code that the property is boarded up and vacant until we start the new construction. I’ve had to deal with a break-in where I called the police and they never came. More vandalism to the structure of the property was made during Martin Luther King Jr Day weekend after the Dallas Democrats had graciously cleaned up around the property to host an event in the parking lot. Plus, the trashcan by the bus stop in front of my property is often left overflowing with trash like cardboard boxes, broken alcohol bottles, lawn chairs and for three months a car bumper. What I find really upsetting is there is a
once beautiful tile mural in front of the property of Malcom X and Martin Luther King Jr sharing a smile that has been broken and badly defaced. Even reporting this to the City hasn’t been addressed.
There have been many challenges to redeveloping this property outside of the pandemic including; PD-595 parking restrictions, the City indicating there needs to be a replat and unreasonable delays by consultants. However, 2023 offers a fresh opportunity to get things back on track. Also, last December I attended a meeting by the South Dallas Fair Park Area Plan Task Force that makes me look forward to the continued progress of economic development in South Dallas Proper. Homeowners and commercial property owners paying the South Dallas Fair Park PID tax want to see some results for our money. Not addressing the PID will make many in South Dallas skeptical about much bigger plans for future development.
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With the help and generosity of our employees and partnering organizations like local area businesses, non-profits, churches, community leaders, and community members, First United hopes to spread hope in the world and spark a kindness revolution.
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DALLAS (Feb. 9, 2023) – The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) has been awarded a $150,000 grant by Texas Health Resources to study emerging and innovative approaches to healthcare developed during the pandemic. The research will focus specifically on community-based providers dedicated to reducing health inequities and saving lives.
This grant is especially timely and relevant, as we approach the three-year mark since COVID-19 entered the U.S. in early 2020. Researchers will identify changes to care made necessary by the virus, the challenges it presented, and the restrictions it prompted. They will concentrate on communities in West and Southern Dallas.
When the project is concluded, UNT Dallas researchers will present findings to the Texas Health Community Impact
Leadership Council. Texas Health has already indicated it plans to invest in expanding emerging healthcare approaches to enhance services and treatment in underserved communities. The UNT Dallas research will play a key role in Texas Health’s effort.
The UNT Dallas School of Behavioral Health and Human Services and the UNT Dallas Department of Public Health will conduct the study. It will be called the Community Care Active Engagement Project.
Dr. Constance Lacy is the Principal Investigator and Dean of the UNT Dallas School of Behavioral Health and Human Services; Dr. Samuel Bore is the coPrincipal Investigator and Chair of the Department of Counseling and Human Services.
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Texas - Each year on February 17th, millions of people come together to change the world, one random act of kindness at a time. First United Bank will be sharing this effort for the third year. Their goal is to complete 300,000 acts of kindness in one day.
United Acts of Kindness Day serves as a day for the people in our community
UNT DALLAS RESEARCHERS TO STUDY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE INNOVATIONS DEVELOPED DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
$150,000 Grant from Texas Health Resources Will Support In-Depth Look at Services Provided and How They Addressed Healthcare Inequities
UNT DALLAS RESEARCHERS TO STUDY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE INNOVATIONS DEVELOPED DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC (CONTINUED)
$150,000 Grant from Texas Health Resources Will Support In-Depth Look at Services Provided and
How They Addressed Healthcare Inequities
“This project is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate how the mission of UNT Dallas to “strengthen communities” aligns with Texas Health Resources’ community health improvement mission to document and invest in innovative health service delivery and reduce health inequities in the communities where the need to access healthcare is significant,” said Dr. Lacy.
Added Dr. Bore, “Identifying emerging and innovative practices for underserved communities would reduce healthcare disparities and promote culturally sensitive and unbiased quality care.
At UNT Dallas, we believe that a necessary part of bridging the gap within underserved populations is providing health education and conducting formidable research that delivers results to help strengthen our communities.
“UNT Dallas excels at developing actionable solutions to the healthcare needs of the communities we serve. I salute Drs. Lacy and Bore and associates for their forward thinking and community mindedness,” said UNT Dallas President Bob Mong.”
The healthcare system’s response to the pandemic was unprecedented at all levels, and this crucial research aims to document emerging and innovative approaches implemented at the grassroots, community level to lessen health disparities.
“The COVID-19 pandemic forced the healthcare industry to adapt quickly in the ways it delivered care and presents us a valuable opportunity from which to learn,” said Dr. Catherine Oliveros, DrPH, M.P.H., vice president of Community Health Improvement at Texas Health. “This project will allow us to delve deep into what worked and what didn’t in specific underserved communities so that we can use that insight to better focus our efforts in reducing health disparities and improving health. We believe UNT Dallas is the perfect choice to lead this important
research.”
UNT Dallas will partner with local healthcare providers who meet certain criteria, including delivery of services in one or more of these areas: Preventive and Primary Care (including medical and dental check-ups and condition management)
Disease Prevention (vaccinations, antismoking programs, obesity screenings)
Patient Education (nutritional counseling, injury prevention, disease information)
Mental Health (screenings and counseling)
Health organizations participating in the research must offer treatment and services to community members facing health disparities, and a sliding scale or reduced-cost or free service model. They must also serve people in a geographic area that includes these ZIP Codes: West Dallas 75211, 75212; Southern Dallas 75217, 75227; Vickery Meadow 75231, 75243; or South Rockwall 75032).
Steps of the study will include surveys (questionnaires) filled out by the providers, interviews with individual staff members who were on the front lines during the pandemic and small focus groups. Those surveys need to be completed by March 1.
The survey does not ask for any identifying client data, so there is no HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) violation.
Texas Health Resources is a faith-based, nonprofit health system that cares for more patients in North Texas than any other provider. It serves North Texas through primary care and specialty physician practices, hospitals, outpatient facilities, urgent care centers, home health and preventive and fitness services.
About UNT Dallas
The University of North Texas at Dallas empowers students, transforms lives and strengthens communities. UNT Dallas is one of the most diverse public universities in the metroplex, the only public, four-year university in the city of Dallas and the most affordable four-year university in Dallas-Fort Worth. UNT Dallas includes the UNT Dallas College of Law (accredited by the American Bar Association) in Downtown Dallas and is part of the University of North Texas System. For more information, visit untdallas.edu.
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Black country music sensations, The BoykinZ, Will Perform at Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit & Bill Pickett Invitational
Rodeo to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease
Debra’s Bits and Pieces
performances, one at 1:30 PM CST and the other at 7:30 PM CST, tickets can be purchased at pbr.com or cowtowncoliseum.com.
Additionally, viral TikTok sensations
The BoykinZ will be present at both events to bring additional awareness to HSC’s leading health disparity research study. The emerging African American country music group will record social media content for Instagram and TikTok while at the Black Men in White Coats event and give a “half-time” performance during the 7:30 PM performance of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo. The group is made of four sisters, one of whom is a STEM student and two of whom are currently in college.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS, February 8, 2023 - In celebration of Black History Month, the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth (HSC) is engaging in multiple events throughout DFW to expand the Health & Aging Brain Study, previously known as the Black Alzheimer’s (ALZ) Brain Study, launched in 2021 to address why Alzheimer’s disproportionately impacts Black families. In continuing the study, HSC seeks to increase awareness for women and families, of not only the disproportional impact of Alzheimer’s on the Black community but also of the research surrounding it.
In Fort Worth, on February 18, 2023, from 10 AM to 4 PM, HSC is hosting the Black Men in White Coats Youth Summit (BMWCx) in celebration of Black History Month. The interactive summit will take place at the HSC’s Medical Education and Training Building (1000 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107). The event is free and open to elementary, middle and high school students (grades 3-12), parents, students from two- and four-year colleges and universities and pre-health advisors.
On the same day in Fort Worth, at 7:30 PM, HSC’s Health & Aging Brain Study will be a featured partner at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo at the Cowtown Coliseum (121 E Exchange Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76164).
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo celebrates and honors Black cowboys and cowgirls and their contributions to building the west. With two
In addition to The BoykinZ social media recordings on HSC’s campus, elementary and middle school students attending the Black Men in White Coats event will participate in a mini medical school and other activities in HSC’s osteology and anatomy labs. High school and undergraduate students will learn more about careers in health care and take part in clinical activities such as suturing and intubation in the university’s state-ofthe-art simulation lab.
This is the first year that HSC will host Black Men in White Coats and the need for this event in Fort Worth has never been more urgent. A 2020 New England Journal of Science study found that the number of Black men applying to medical school has dropped over the past four decades. While Black male medical students accounted for 3.1% of the national medical student body in 1978, they accounted for just 2.9% by 2019; without the contribution of historically Black medical schools, this number would drop even lower to just 2.4%. Studies also show that access to care and health outcomes improve when physicians more closely represent the patients they care for, partly because of increased trust. Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible brain disease that slowly destroys memory skills, thinking skills and eventually the ability to carry out daily activities. A myriad of health disparities surround research into Alzheimer’s disease: Today, an estimated 2.2 million African Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, 1 in 2 Black
households is impacted by Alzheimer’s or some form of dementia. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, among people 65 and older, African Americans have the highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, followed by Hispanics and non-Latino whites. While there are many theories about why African Americans are at a greater biological risk of Alzheimer’s disease, medical researchers do not yet know exactly why. HSC’s presence at multiple Black History Month celebrations is an opportunity for HSC and guests alike to engage in meaningful, impactful conversations. It is also an opportunity for guests attending the event and across DFW to become familiar with the ground-breaking Alzheimer’s research study being conducted on campus.
HSC’s Healthy & Aging Brain Study –Health Disparities, leverages state-ofthe-art imaging and robotics to analyze brain protein markers. Led by the preeminent researchers, the study does not require injections nor the administration of prescription drugs. Participants undergo free comprehensive interviews, functional exams, blood draw, a brain MRI and a PET scan, and earn compensation for their time. The research study is funded by a grant from the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health. This study targets 30–49-year olds and aims to help identify through research why Alzheimer’s and related dementia severely impacts the Black & Brown community 2-3 times more than their white counterparts. There are more than 2,000 Black and Hispanic participants ages 50+ who have completed the study. Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) pathology in the brain can develop 10-20 years before the disease presents, therefore opening the study to those aged 30-49 is critical; it is important to identify the earliest signs and symptoms to better understand the risk factors over a lifespan.
“Every three seconds someone in the world develops dementia, with Alzheimer’s being the most prevalent,” said Dr. Sid O’Bryant, professor at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and Executive Director of the HSC Institute for Translational Research. “With this number set to
rise, there has never been a more urgent time to gain a better understanding of this disease, especially its impact on Black families.”
“Black History Month presents a special opportunity for us to engage with and educate the community which is most adversely affected by Alzheimer's,” said Pat Bailey, President of PBailey Enterprises, the agency of record for the Health and Aging Brain Study - Health Disparities. “While the entire month is a celebration of the accomplishments made in Black history, Black Americans still have great strides to make in the arena of health and wellness for future generations. The continued study is an opportunity for research not just for one family or any individual, but for the community as a whole to thrive in all areas.” The study also aims to bridge the gap and bring attention to a lack of awareness on scientific contributions in Black history, including Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller, an often overlooked neurologist who made incredible contributions to the study of Alzheimer’s disease during his lifetime. “We want to carve out a specific space for Black science history,” continued Bailey. “We want that to be on the forefront of the mind while we’re also discussing the work that needs to be done to address the remaining disparities.”
Many Black Americans remain skeptical about medical research,
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Inspiration Plus Dedication Equals
Grammy!
by Debra Blair AbronDawson”, Pamela Dawson probably never could have imagined after leaving her office job to teach that she would be nominated for a Grammy, let alone actually Win! Born into a musical family in Detroit, Ms. Dawson moved to Texas in 2006. Seventeen years later her career change was worth making!
For years Ms. Dawson has directed and inspired vocal musicians to excel at the highest levels. Her choirs have performed around the Dallas/ DeSoto areas as well as around the country. Her choirs have performed in New York at Carnegie Hall and performed with the Southwestern American Choral Directors Association National Honor Choir. She has even had former students perform on Broadway.
Ms. Dawson’s dedication and inspiration is what makes her so special to many. DeSoto ISD Superintendent Usamah Rodgers said, “Ms. Dawson’s “commitment to excellence and positive impact to students’ lives is demonstrative of what makes this such an amazing school community.” Also, student Arieana Williams credits Ms. Dawson for bringing her out of a "dark place" and helping build her confidence. She's always been there," Williams said. "I can't imagine me without her."
A third times a charm for Ms. Dawson who is the 2023 Grammy Music Educator of the Year winner. Affectionately known to her students as “Mama
Ms. Dawson credits her students with her success, “If it wasn't for them, I don't think I would be where I am. It's always about the students." Ms. Dawson is a great example of the difference between an educator and a teacher. A teacher comes to work to get a paycheck, an EDUCATOR, inspires and does whatever it takes to reach each student that they cross paths with. Pamela Dawson, thank you for your dedication and to you we say, “Congratulations and Job well done”!
We recognize the history and cultural significance of African Americans and value their contributions to our vibrant community.
Black country music sensations, The BoykinZ, Will Perform at Black Men in White Coats
Youth Summit & Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease (CONTINUED)
much of which is rooted in history. Through targeted, culturally-sensitive outreach, HSC’s team of doctors, scientists and educators are working to build continued confidence in the groundbreaking study.
Research has shown that factors such as stress, poverty and socioeconomic disadvantages are associated with cognitive problems in midlife and dementia later in life. African Americans also suffer from a high burden of medical risk factors for Alzheimer’s such as high cholesterol, hypertension, heart disease, and type 2 diabetes.
For information, helpful resources and to join the Healthy & Aging Brain study, visit blackalzbrainstudy.com or call 817-735-2963.
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About
UNTHSC ITR
The UNTHSC ITR is dedicated to understanding and eliminating health disparities in Alzheimer’s disease among underserved communities. The Health & Aging Brain Study – Health Disparities (HABS-HD) is the most comprehensive study of Alzheimer’s among diverse communities ever conducted. The team studies the biology of disease within the context of social, environmental and behavioral factors because “who you are,”“where you are from,” and “your environment” are important to how you age.
About Healthy & Aging Brain Study
The Healthy & Aging Brain Study, previously known as the Black ALZ Brain Study, seeks to recruit 1,000 North Texas-based residents, ages 3049; long-term, the goal is to develop new treatments that can prevent the deadly disease. The first-of-its kind research is co-led by Dr. Sid O’Bryant and Dr. Leigh Johnson. O’Bryant is the Executive Director of the Institute for Translational Research, which is dedicated to precision medicine
in Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases, including Down syndrome, Lewy Body disease, Parkinson’s disease, and traumatic brain injury, among others. Johnson is the Associate Director of the Institute for Translational Research and an associate professor in the Departments of Pharmacology and Neuroscience and Family Medicine.
About HSC
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is located in the heart of the Fort Worth Cultural District. HSC trains the health care providers and public health providers of the future, while expanding the frontiers of scientific discovery. In HSC’s five schools, students learn to work in teams and to develop an innovative mindset that prepares them for a rapidly changing health landscape. HSC Health, the clinical enterprise of the Health Science Center, provides patientcentered care to people across Tarrant County.
Black History Still Standing
My Day by Dr. J. Ester Davis (esterdavis2000@ gmail.com)
introduced by incoming successor Jasmine Crockett.
With the long history-of-the ages distinguished career of ‘the-gentle-lady-from-Texas’, it set the tone for a memorable evening. So many of EBJ’s longtime friends came just to see her. Mr. Noah Brenham and his family was one of these long-time admirers and campaign workers. Mr. Brenham’s Labor Office when EBJ was 1st elected was located on ole Forest Avenue, nee MLK Blvd. Labor unions enjoyed respectable positions in our neighborhood post-Civil Rights Era because their primary job was enforcement of new laws, all agreements, fair wages and securing contracts for their labor force. Mr. Brenham is credited with securing and providing labor for many job sites in Downtown Dallas. His labor union was one of the first to endorse and work for the new congressional candidate thirty (30) plus years ago. Living in the 30th Congressional District I have heard so many awesome stories about those early years. This legislator introduced and has a bounty of laws with her name on them.
and his wife embraced EBJ’s campaign pledges reminding us back then, she would be the nation’s first registered nurse (RN) elected to Congress. My first television story about this law maker was during my tenure with Time Warner Cable. As an RN she worked for Veteran Hospital. Onward to Congress, she immediately introduced several bills enhancing care and equipment for veterans. With the nation’s second largest Veteran’s Hospital facility outside Walter Reed in her district, she lived up to new ideas about the quality of life for our veterans. And veterans love her!!
When the Congresswoman bought the Honorable John Lewis to Dallas a couple years ago, several of her friends were in the audience at the African American Museum. I was amazed with her ability to recall. She not only remembered some of these stored constituents, but proceeded to single them out, calling names and recalling the times. Kathryn Mitchell, former educator of 40 Years, a recent NAACP Awards Recipient and another campaign worker recalls working in the beginning EBJ Campaigns. During summer
vacation period from school those early years, she volunteered for two-week sessions devoting time to the success of the campaign. Sidebar: A good time here for me to mention volunteering for campaigns.
I am following “The Future USS Dorie Miller” (CVN81) *, the newest aircraft carrier and the first named after an African American. It was announced in 2020. Join the watch party!! Whenever the ship is completed and launched, it is important we know and remember that it was all initiated by the ‘gentle-ladyfrom-Texas’. Continue to read and inspire yourselves on the life and times of Eddie Bernice Johnson, U.S. Congress, Retired. Her memoirs are clearly defined and documented in the annals of American History.
Picture: Former U.S. Congress Lady Eddie Bernice Johnson w/Former Business Manager, Noah Brenham, Labor Local 648 Union Of Special Note: Look up ‘The Future USS Doris Miller’ (CVN81) *
The 2023 IMA Dinner was held early February with grandeur momentum, “God’s Trombones” and the dynamic charismatic Bishop Dixon, Community of Faith Church, Houston was the Speaker. This year featured special honors to retiring U. S. Congress Member Eddie Bernice Johnson (EBJ) who was
I hope the former congress member will pen her thoughts and achievements. There is do much history packed here. The story goes that the initial “announcement-for-congress” was made in the back yard of a friend. This community remembers that it was the black public-school teachers who collectively endorsed EBJ and propel her victory not only the 1st time but remained loyal during her 15-term tenure. Mr. Stanley Marcus of the famed Neiman Marcus ‘Flagship Store’ Downtown Dallas, was active in early campaigns. So many of EBJ’s constituency remembers Dr. Emmitt J. Conrad, with medical offices in South Dallas and a DISD School Board Member, I think, at the time. He
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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
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
May 2023 School Board 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 threeyear 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
• 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
JARVIS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO DALLAS CITY, COUNTY, AND OTHER GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
(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 gradepoint-average 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 grade-pointaverage 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) 6689624 or email the Dallas Site Director, Ms. Mavonee Jeffries at mjeffries@jarvis.edu.
