Volume 70 Issue 8
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY EVERYDAY Elite News February 22, 2019
WHO IS CAROLYN
KING
ARNOLD
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Congresswoman Johnson on Trump Pg 2 Could your soap be making your Eczema worse? Pg 3 Local 10 Year Old Advocates for Safe driving Pg, 5 Obituary Pg. 7 It’s Time for Some Trivia Pg. 4 Free Classes for South Dallas residents Pg. 15
The History of rhe Elite News and William “Bill” Blair Jr. Pg. 4
Black History on Smokey Robinson Pg 3
Chief Rene Hall Speaks at BBBS Conference Pg 7
2 Elite News February 22, 2019
President Trump Is Wrong
Established in 1960
By: Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
Congresswoman Johnson
President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency to secure funding for a wall on our nation’s Southern border is without merit, and could lead to a Constitutional crisis. Members of his own party have joined Democrats and the majority of the American people in their belief that the president’s action is not in the best interests of our country. Even the president himself suggested that he was on the wrong track when he stated FEBRUARY
Church Woman of the Month
Lady Shawana Greene
“I didn’t need to do this” during a press conference in the Rose Garden when he announced his intention. Court challenges have already been filed after the president said that his administration would use funds that Congress had appropriated for other purposes. President Trump took this action after Congress passed a spending bill that did not include the money that he had requested to construct the wall that he promised his supporters during the presidential campaign. Now, he simply does not want to appear weak to his base, even though a Fox News poll found that a majority of its respondents opposed his action. The president and his advisors need to revisit our Constitution FEBRUARY Minister of the Month
Bishop Marcus L. Greene
and read it provisions on separation of powers. They also need to develop a greater appreciation for the congressional budget process. One Republican Senator, Susan Collins of Maine, said that the president’s action undermined the appropriations process, and the will of Congress. In addition to facing court battles, the president will be opposed by Democrats in the House of Representatives whose majority is against his state of emergency declaration. It remains to be seen what the Republican controlled Senate will do even though some of its Republican members, like Senator Collins, are uncomfortable with the president’s overreach. Cont on pg 3...
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Little Known Black History Fact: Smokey Robinson Special to Elite News
Smokey Robinson began his career in the ‘50s while in high school, later becoming a part of one of Motown Record’s first recording acts. Today is the talented singer, songwriter, and producer’s birthday. William Robinson was born February 19, 1940 in Detroit, Mich. His first group, then known as the Matadors, began making noise around Detroit and a chance meeting with record producer Berry Gordy Jr. would change their lives forever. Changing the group’s name to the Miracles, Robinson and Gordy would embark a prolific hit-making journey that dominated the ‘60s. Chief in the success of the Miracles was the songwriting talent of Robinson, which Gordy relied on early to great
benefit. His impressive credits include writing or co-writing over 4,000 songs, and 37 Top
Miracles, and hits for Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Mary Wells, and several others. In 1972, Robinson went solo and also began serving as the Vice President of Motown Records. As the ‘80s rolled around, Robinson famously battled drug addiction overcoming his issues by way of his faith. In 1988, he won his first Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for the song “Just To See Her” and went on to win the Grammy Legend and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1991 and 1999 respectively. He is also Smokey Robinson part of the 1987 inductee class 40 hit songs. Some of these of the Rock and Roll Hall of tracks include the likes of “Shop Fame to go along with countless Around” and “You’ve Really honors and awards. Got A Hold On Me” with the
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President Trump Is Wrong By: Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson The president argues that problems at the border that we share with Mexico constitute a national emergency. That is simply not the case. The number of people taken into custody in recent years attempting to enter our country illegally has actually decreased. According to the government’s own figures approximately 400,000 people were taken into custody in 2018 at the Southern border after they attempted to enter into the country illegally. That is down from 1.6 million
that were apprehended in 2000. Even the Senate majority leader, Mitch McConnell, counseled President Trump against declaring a state of emergency, but was rebuffed by a chief executive who has created a crisis for himself that many believe will further damage his presidency. Five years ago president Trump, responding to an executive action by President Obama, wrote “Republicans must not allow President Obama to subvert the Constitution for
his own benefit because he is unable to negotiate with Congress.” Perhaps the president should revisit the words that he wrote five years ago. They have now come back to haunt him! *Congresswoman Johnson represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives. She also chairs the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Health And Wellness What’s the Best Soap for Eczema?
Health Line - Finding a soap or cleanser that works for you has a number of challenges, including: Skin changes. The effectiveness of the product can change as the condition of your skin changes. Product changes. It’s not unusual for a manufacturer to periodically change product formulations. While some recommendations may not work for you, it’s still a sound idea to tap into the vast knowledge of your doctor, dermatologist and pharmacist for suggestions and detailed information. What to look for on the label Some of the things to look for include: Allergens. Make sure you’re not allergic to any of the ingredients. pH. Look for pH balanced formulas. Generally stay away from alkaline soaps. They can impair skin barrier function by increasing the skin’s pH. Harsh cleansers and detergents. Look for mild, gentle cleansers that don’t damage the skin’s natural moisturizing factors. Deodorant. Avoid deodorant soaps, they typically have added scents that can irritate sensitive skin. Fragrance. Look for fragrance-free or scentfree soaps. Fragrance can be an allergen. Dye. Look for dye-free soaps. Dye can be an allergen. Third party endorsement. Look for endorsements from organizations such as The National Eczema Association (NEA) Seal of Acceptance. The NEA evaluates and recognizes products that are suitable for care of eczema or sensitive-skin. Industrial. Avoid industrial cleansers, they commonly contain strong or abrasive ingredients, such as petroleum distillates or pumice, which are very rough on skin.
4 Elite News February 22, 2019 History of Elite News and William”Bill” Blair Jr. William “Bill” Blair was born on October 17, 1921 in Dallas Texas. He attended B.F. Durrell Elementary School and in 1939 graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. After graduation Bill served in the US Army. In 1946 Bill began pitching for the Indianapolis Clowns, one of 12 Negro League Baseball teams. The team spawned greats as Jackie Robinson, Ernie Banks, Satchel Paige and Josh Gibson. In 1949 still while playing in the Negro Leagues Bill established his first publication the Southwest Newspaper. This newspaper published scores from African America college games across the United States and was circulated to all major black colleges throughout the country. In 1951 after suffering an injury to his pitching arm Bill left baseball but continued publishing the Southwest Newspaper. Even though Bill loved sports he recognized the need for black churches to have a voice in the city of Dallas.
As Political, Educational and Economic unrest led to the Civil Rights Movement and race riots grew Bill decided that the blacks needed a sound media voice to “Tell It Like It Is.” As a result, in 1960 the Southwest Newspaper became The Elite News and the
many face-lifts, but it remains “The Official Voice of the Church and Community.” In 1996 Jordon Blair took over as the publisher of Elite News and remembering his father’s words: “The spoken words are like air, but the printed word is always there” Jordan took the dreams of his father to the next level. Standing on a solid foundation of proven success Jordan continued the paper until his death February 17, 2012.
Time For Some Trivia
Find the Answer in Next Weeks Paper This Weeks Question: What year was Mrs. Mozelle Jordan Blair 1st and 2nd Miss Booker T Washington? The answer to last weeks question: What Year did Texas Stadium(Dallas Cowboys Old Stadium) Close? Answer: 2008 Congratulations Donell Jones for last weeks answer!
William Blair Jr
Darryl Blair now stands motto became “Black News for on the foundation of both his Black People.” father and his brother with running Elite News. Darryl The Elite News became widely loves working the work both his read in the black community. It father and his brother has left highlighted the black churches, for him to do. the blacks that made a difference in their community, politics as well as sports through the community. Since its conception The Elite News has been “Devoted to nothing but the TRUTH.” Until his death Bill could be heard telling everyone “I’m not telling you what I heard; I’m telling you what I know.” Elite News has been through
Community Calendar February 24, 2019 Pastor and Wife 3rd Anniversary Feb 24th Roe’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 10:15AM and 3PM February 24, 2019 7:00 PM Black Music & Civil Rights Movement Concert on Channel 21 February 28 March 16, 2019 Dallas 2019 Senior Games, Registration pkrseniorprograms@dallascityhall.com, 214-671-1602
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Former NFL player T.J. Cunningham Fatally Shot Over Parking Spot, Authorities Say
CNN Wire AURORA, Colo. — A former professional athlete turned assistant principal has died after being shot during a dispute over a parking spot, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff ’s Office. Anthony “T.J.” Cunningham, 46, was an NFL safety for the Seattle Seahawks during the 1996 season. Cunningham was the assistant principal at Hinkley High School in Colorado at the time of his death. According to the sheriff ’s office, Cunningham was shot by a neighbor early Sunday and taken to a hospital where he died Monday. He was reportedly shot during a parking dispute, but details of the argument were not available.
The neighbor, Marcus Johnson, 31, was originally held on attempted murder charges, but the charges were amended to first-degree murder after
Anthony “T.J.” Cunningham, 46
Cunningham’s death, the sheriff ’s office reported. It’s not clear if Johnson, scheduled to appear for a bond hearing Tuesday, has an attorney.
Aurora Public Schools released the following statement: “We are deeply saddened to learn that one of our assistant principals, Anthony (TJ) Cunningham passed away.” The statement also said counselors would be available at Hinkley High School throughout the week. Cunningham played wide receiver and defensive back at the University of Colorado. He was the 209th overall pick in the 1996 NFL draft by Seattle, according to the Seahawks website. The University of Colorado said on Twitter that Cunningham was “a tremendous part of the CU community and touched countless others beyond Boulder.”
From the House of Yemanjá Audre Lorde 1934-1992
My mother had two faces and a frying pot where she cooked up her daughters into girls before she fixed our dinner. My mother had two faces and a broken pot where she hid out a perfect daughter who was not me I am the sun and moon and forever hungry for her eyes. I bear two women upon my back one dark and rich and hidden in the ivory hungers of the other mother pale as a witch yet steady and familiar brings me bread and terror in my sleep
her breasts are huge exciting anchors in the midnight storm. All this has been before in my mother’s bed time has no sense I have no brothers and my sisters are cruel. Mother I need mother I need mother I need your blackness now as the august earth needs rain. I am the sun and moon and forever hungry the sharpened edge where day and night shall meet and not be one.
Local 10-Year-Old Boy Advocates for Safe Driving on Feb. 20 Child urges drivers to follow five rules to beat streak of deaths on Texas roads
Cooper McGough is seeking to stop a more than 18-year period of at least one person dying every day on Texas roads by bringing awareness to the issue and targeting a specific day, February 20, to end the streak.
Cooper McGough
“I love our city and state, but drivers need to be much safer because lives are at stake,” McGough said. “Together we can spread the word and end this terrible streak!” McGough partnered with the Texas Department of Transportation for his effort and has provided testimony to the Texas Transportation Commission and Dallas City Council. He developed five rules for drivers to obey. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Watch your speed Always Buckle Up Yield and Pray Never Drive Drunk Eliminate Distractions
The acronym WAYNE was chosen to honor a beloved family friend who recently died. McGough launched a website, imwithcoop.com, and is using hashtags #EndTheStreakTX and #ImWithCoop220 on social media to increase awareness. He is 10 years old and lives in Lake Highlands with his parents, Adam and Lacy, and brothers, Noah and Eli.
6 Elite News February 22, 2019 Racial Equity Office Makes Strides to Level Opportunity For All Students Source: DISD When inequities are found, the office collaborates with relevant departments to come up with solutions. In fact, when the office began its work, staff made an effort to meet with representatives of every Dallas ISD department.
The office has seven major areas of focus, listed here.
goal. I want the different ethnic groups to learn about each other’s cultures and history. If you know more about a person’s culture and their history, you’re going to get along better with that person.”
Williams also points to strong support from the Board of Trustees, which unanimously passed a Racial Equity resolution in December 2017 and Although the department was unanimously approved the policy established in April 2018, it “We reviewed the racial equity in June 2018. wasn’t until June that Williams policies of urban school districts transitioned to head the effort. across the country,” said Leslie Existing initiatives won’t Williams, Deputy He was leading the Chief Racial Intensive Support Equity. “We Network and had to noticed that most wait until STAAR of the policies were results were out to generic statements. determine which We didn’t want that district schools – we wanted to be were classified very specific.” as Improvement Required. The Being specific results are one of isn’t enough. The the district’s recent progress of those success stories, as Photo Courtesy Dallas ISD strategic outcomes Dallas ISD had 43 has to be monitored with goal necessarily be going away, Improvement Required campuses progress measures – ways to Williams said, but rather they in 2013-2014, and just four in gauge an effort’s effectiveness are being taken districtwide. For 2017-2018. along the way. Williams said example, the successful African data-driven, deep-dive analysis American Success Initiative Williams credits Superintendent of data helps drive their efforts (AASI) was formerly only Michael Hinojosa for having and lets them know quickly when implemented at selected schools. the vision to create the Racial something is working. The latest African American Equity Office in the first place. Read-In on Feb. 9, which had Without intentionally identifying “We are the only district in the been a major program of the inequities and working to solve country, that we’ve noticed, that AASI, was more inclusive than it them, change won’t happen. does that,” Williams said. “The ever had been. plan is for the racial equity in Besides continually monitoring Dallas ISD to set the standard “If you look at the pictures, you its work, the office is also working for the country. We plan to have saw Muslim students, Hispanic to develop a branding and school districts from all over this students, African American marketing plan to share their country to see how are you doing students, Asian students – it efforts with others. that.” was a very diverse group of kids there,” Williams said. “That’s our
Elite News February 22, 2019 7 BBBS America CEO Pam Iorio and Dallas Police Chief U. Reneé Hall to Speak about Bigs in Blue Contact: Andrew Young BBBS Greater Dallas
WHO/WHAT: Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of America CEO, Pam Iorio, and Dallas Police Chief U. Reneé Hall will speak about Bigs in Blue at a special breakfast honoring those law enforcement officers and city employees that have volunteered as mentors through BBBS. Bigs in Blue is an initiative that pairs law enforcement officers, first responders, and city employees with children on Big Brothers Big Sisters’ waitlist. Iorio launched Bigs in Blue on a national level in 2016 and helped launch the initiative in Dallas in 2017. Chief Hall has been a strong advocate of Bigs in Blue and was a Big with BBBS for nine years in Detroit. Chief Hall will be joined by other Bigs in Blue volunteers and supporters from across the Greater Dallas area. During the breakfast, BBBS will also announce details about a local Bigs in Blue Summit that will take place this summer. WHEN: Friday, February 22nd from 8:30 AM—9:30 AM WHERE: Dallas Police Headquarters Command Staff Conference Room, 6th Floor 1400 S. Lamar Street Dallas, TX 75215 WHY: Bigs in Blue is an initiative that pairs police officers and city employees with children on Big Brothers Big Sisters’ waitlist. The initiative seeks to build empathy between law enforcement officers, first responders, city employees, and youth in the communities they serve. Like other Big Brothers Big Sisters programs, the initiative helps children in improve their academic success and personal development in order to unlock their greatest potential. The Bigs in Blue initiative is working towards developing the next generation of Greater Dallas citizens.
Felicia Kerney, Dallas Police Chief U. Renee Hall, Ellen Long, Photo courtesy of Big Brothers Big Sisters 2017
Sports Spotlight
CLUTCH FREE THROW SHOOTING PUSHES PANTHERS PASS GRAMBLING STATE GRAMBLING, La. -- The Prairie View A&M men’s basketball won their second straight game as they defeated Grambling State 92-87 for the season sweep on Monday. This was the first time in the era of Byron Smith that the Panthers were able to walk away with a win from the Frederick Hobdy Arena. Senior guard Gary Blackston also reached the 1,000 point club shooting 22 points to give him a 1,007 career points.
Another three pointer from Jones got the Panthers going in the second half, as he scored the team’s first five points of the period, to extend the teams lead 43-40 at the 17:32 mark. PVAMU trailed by five until a layup from junior forward Devonte Patterson brought the deficit down to 49-46 with 15:24 remaining.
The teams tied at 49, before two backto-back layups by Jones and junior guard Antione Lister gave PV the 53Both teams went scoreless for the 49 lead. A three pointer from Lister put first couple of minutes before a three the Panthers ahead 58-44 at the 11:34 pointer from senior Dennis Jones gave mark. PVAMU then trailed by one PVAMU the 3-0 lead. A layup from until a made jumper from Ellis restored Blackston then put the Panthers up 5-3 a one point lead at 60-59. over GSU. After coming to a tie four times in four minutes, a made jumper Once again the game was tied this by junior guard Gerard Andrus put PV time for a final time at 61, a personal up by one at 13-12 with 11:20 left to 4-0 run by Blackston lifted the team play. up 65-61 over GSU. Following, a made three pointer by Ellis to extend PVAMU trailed by one before a fast the team’s lead 68-62. Blackston then break layup from Jones restored their answered with a three pointer of his 15-14 lead at the 10:02 mark. The game own, allowing PVAMU the 71-64 lead. was tied at 20 as a made three-pointer A made jumper from Andrus gave from Chancellor Ellis pushed the team Prairie View A&M the 74-67 advantage ahead 23-20 with 7:42 left in the half. over the Tigers with just under three PV went on a 5-0 run led by a dunk minutes left in the game. from Blackston as the team held a 2822 advantage over the Tigers. After going 18-2 on free throws in the final two minutes of play, PVAMU was Back-to-back three pointers from Jones able to walk away with the 92-87 win. extended the team’s lead 34-27 at the 3:26 mark. After a fast play from GSU, Jones led the team with 23 points, Blackston followed with a layup and seven assists, five rebounds, and returned the team’s lead to seven with four steals. Blackston also had five just under two minutes left in the first rebounds, and two assists. Ellis half. contributed with 11 points and three rebounds. The Panthers closed out the first half leading 38-33 on a last minute jumper The Panthers will return home to face from Andrus in the paint. Jones led the Mississippi Valley State on Saturday, team with 13 points to close out the Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the Baby Dome. half
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Hawthorne & Fox 214-724-5498 4144 North Central Expressway Suite 512 Dallas, Texas
Law offices of
Teresa Hawthorne & Lisa Fox Specializing in Criminal Defense Law Former judges & defense attorneys
Fox Prior assistant da (Received Special Prosecutor award) &
Hawthorne appointed as special Prosecutor to State Cases (Received Fragile Gavel Award as judge) 58 Years combined experience in Criminal justice work
“As a former and future Judge I would like to thank all of who have given me your support & votes. I graciously sit on the sidelines and await for all of you to give me the chance to serve you again as Judge so I can continue to make positive changes while seeking “ Justice for All.” I will be diligently practicing law and campaigning for a Judicial Seat. I vow to deliver in 2020 strong insight into changes that continue to be made in the Criminal Justice System. Thank you.”
Teresa Hawthorne while doing defense work is beginning her campaign to be included on the 2020 primary ballot to serve again as Judge.
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Who is Carolyn King Arnold?
Carolyn King Arnold was elected to fill the the unexpired term of former Councilman Dwaine Caraway. She was sworn in office on December 19 to begin the task of representing District 4. Mayor Mike Rawlings has appointed her to serve as a member of the Public Safety/Criminal Justice, Human and Social Needs, Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure and Sustainabilty, and Legislative Ad Hoc committees for the 2019 term. Councilmember Arnold has opened her Community Office at the Beckley-Saner Recreation Center, located at 1400 Hobson. Weekly days and hours have been set for Thursday - 10-4 and Friday, 2-4. District 4 will have an opportunity to work with staff and to participate in a number of community training sessions relevant to City Services and Neighborhood Advocacy. The office number is 214-243-1527. In addition to opening the Community Office, she has been instrumental in working with staff to identify Phase I of the Infrastructure Design in The Bottoms Community. The estimated construction timeline will begin in Summer 2019. The Bottoms Community will also receive training on organizing a local Neighborhood unit to enhance the development opportunities. Working with local builders in the Lancaster Corridor neighborhoods, new housing in the Kessler Heights neighborhood are being built. The goal is to expand the building capacity to revitalize the surrounding neighborhoods.
Councilwoman Arnold at a Turkey Drive
Her community service/offices includes Delta Sigma Theta Inc. Sorority, Chair, Oak Cliff Leadership Council, President of the Glen Oaks Homeowners Association, Precinct Chair 3056 Democratic Party, Friendship West Baptist Church, Contributing writer to the Dallas Examiner and North Dallas Gazette newspaper, Radio Talk Show Host, KHVN/97.0- “Community First”, Volunteer - South Oak Cliff High School, PTA (life member) NAACP, Texas Organizing Project (TOP), League of Women Voters, and Urban Forestry Advisory Committee. Councilwoman Arnold presenting Civil Civic Award
She was also recognized in the 2014/2016 Who’s Who in Black Dallas Editions, Recipient of the Dr. H.I. Holland Education and Negro Council of Women Service Award and Community HOA Recipient - South Central Division - Dallas Police Department. Councilwoman King and Cynthia Izaguirre(WFAA)
Councilwoman Arnold, Corey Toney and others at City Hall
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Obituary MRS. GRACE LORINE BROWN LESTER Sunrise: April 30, 1930 Sunset: Feburary 17, 2019 Services: Wednesday February 20, 2019 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM Golden Gate Funeral Home 4155 South R.L. Thornton Freeway Dallas, TX 75224
DR. HELEN LOUISE JACKSON Sunrise: December 20, 2028 Sunset: Feburary 7, 2019 Services: February 16, 2019 10:00AM DFW Family Church 1710 W. Airport Frwy
12 Elite News February 22, 2019 Concord Ministries Baptist Church
Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church
11:00AM – 12:24AM
Worship Services Sunday: 7:30AM Early Morning Worship:7:30AM Worship :10:30AM
6808 Pastor Bailey Drive Dallas, TX (214)331-8522 Worship: 7:30AM - 9:15AM www.concorddallas.org
Pastor Bryan Carter
Greater New Zion Baptist Church 6808 Pastor Bailey Drive Dallas, TX 2210 Pine St, Dallas, TX (214)421-4119
Sunday School: 9:30AM Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 Tuesday Bible Study: 11:00AM Pastor Wednesday: 6:00PM Rev Joe S. Patterson
8350 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX 75243 (214)349-7701
www.greatercornerstone.org
Lighthouse Church of God in Christ 2127 S. Corinth St. Rd Dallas, TX 75203 (214)371-2421
Pastor David E. Wilson
Morning Worship: 11AM www.lighthousecogic.com
Superintendent Michael Clerkley, Sr
East Gate Missionary Baptist Church
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Sunday Worship: 7:30AM & 10:30AM
Sunday Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship: 8:00AM & 11:00AM
6960 S. Polk St. Dallas, TX 75232 (214)371-2633
Bible Study Wednesday: 12:00PM & 7:00PM
Pastor Rev. Kennedy Young Jr.
1819 MLK Blvd Dallas, TX 75215 (214)426-5468
Wednesday Bible Study 7:00PM
Pastor Chris L. Simmons
New Mount Zion Baptist Church
St. Phillips Missionary Baptist Church
Bexar Street Baptist Church
Intercessory Prayer Wednesday 6:16PM – 7:15PM Bible Study Every Wednesday Pastor 7:00PM – 8:00PM Rev. Tommy Brown
Morning Worship 8:00AM & 10:15AM Sunday School 9:00AM Lords Supper 1st Sunday 6:00PM
Sunday School: 9:30AM Sunday Worship: 10:45AM Bible Study Wed: 7:15PM Thursday 11:00AM
Faith Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church
Calvary Temple Community Church
550 Shepherd Rd , Dallas, TX 75243 (214)341-6459
4205 South Robinson Rd PO Box 540515 Grand Prairie, TX 75054 (972)642-9125
Sunday School: 9:00AM Praise and Worship: 10:25AM Prayer Meeting: 7:00PM Pastor Bible Study: 7:30PM Rev. Stanley E. Smith
Greater Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church 1403 Morrell Ave Dallas, TX 75203 Pastor Dr David Henderson, Jr
6000 Singing Hills Dr. Dallas, TX 75241 (214)374-6631
1401 Clay Mathis Rd. Mesquite, TX 75181 (972)222-3708 Praise & Worship Service Sundays 8:00AM & 10:30AM Children Church Sunday 10:30AM Bible Study Wednesdays 6:30PM
Pastor Rev C.J.R. Phillips
2018 S. Marsalis Ave Dallas, TX 75216 (214)943-3579
Pastor TC Marshall
Community Baptist Church One Church Two Location (972)230-4477
115 W. Beltline Rd, Desoto Sunday: 7:30AM – 9:30AM
Pastor
www.calvarytemplecommunitychurch.com Dr. W. R. Willis
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820 E. Wintergreen, Cedar Hill Sunday School : 9:30AM Morning Worship: 11:00 AM
Pastor Rev Oscar D. Epps
Ministry House of Restoration San Antonio Church 1729 E. Houston St San Antonio, Texas 78202 (210) 375-4176 www.mhorsc.com
Pastor Pastor Marc Blair, Sr
Elite News February 22, 2019 13 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. Pastor Darrell W. Pryor
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.
Pastor Rev Daryl Carter
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church 444 West Ledbetter Dr. , Dallas, TX 75224 (214)374-0828
Pastor Rev Terry White
www.marsalisavenuebc.com
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
1010 Bayonne St., Dallas, Tx (214)744-1677
Sunday Sunday School: 8:30AM Sunday Worship: 9:30AM Pastor Rev C. T. Tony
St. Paul Baptist Church 1600 Pear Street
Bible Study: 7:00PM
Pastor Rev Ned Armstrong
The “Exciting” Singing Hill Baptist Church 6550 University Hills Blvd, Dallas, TX 75241
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 2110e11thst@yahoo.com Rev Burley Hudson
Wednesday Bible Study 12:00PM & 7:00PM
Pastor Frederick D. Haynes, III
Divine Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church Sunday School: 9:15AM Morning Worship: 10:30AM Pastor Rev Wade Pastor
Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church 5144 Dolphin Rd Dallas, TX 75223 (214)832-1018
Main: (214)375-5952 Fax: (214)371-1611
Pastor Rev Lelious A. Johnson
Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church
4325 W. Ledbetter Dr, Dallas, TX 75233 (214)337-1713
Morning Glory: 7:45AM Sunday School: 9:15AM Morning Worship: 10:30AM
Wednesday Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00PM
Sunday: 8:00AM & 10:45AM Sunday School: 9:30AM 5th Sunday Combined Service: 10:00AM WOW Bible Study: Pastor 12:00PM & 7:0PM Rev Curtis Wallace
Sun Morning Services 8:00AM & 10:45AM
Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church
1707 St Augustine Rd, Dallas, TX (214)398-6641
1819 n. Washington Ave., Dallas, TX 75204 Phone : (214)823-7308 Fax : (214)823.9720
2110 E. 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas, TX 75232 (972)228-5200
Pastor Denny D. Davis
Pastor Rev Micheal D. Pryor
Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church
Friendship West Baptist Church
St. Johns’ Missionary Baptist Church 1701 West Jefferson Grand Prairie, TX 75051
New Leaf Family Church
Dallas, TX 75215 Phone: (214)421-3741 Fax: (214) 421-3926 Early Morning Worship 7:45AM Sunday School 9:30AM Morning Worship 10:45AM
411 N. 2723 S. Marsalis, Dallas, TX 75216 (214)943-6007
Sunday School: 9:00AM Morning Worship:10:00AM Prayer & Praise Worship: 7:00PM
Wednesday Mens & Women Ministry: 7:00 P.M. Young Adults Ministry: 7:00 P.M.
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 Class
Marsalis Missionary Baptist Church
Sunday Worship: 8AM-10:45AM Sunday School: 9:45AM Wednesday Night: 7:00PM
Pastor Dr. H.E. Anderson
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rejoice in one another 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
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New Partnership Offers Free Classes for South Dallas Residents Fox4News.com Staff // Feb 18 2019
The Dallas Community College District has a new campus, so to speak, in South Dallas. Richland and El Centro colleges will offer free classes to South Dallas residents. The first of its kind program has launched in South Dallas to give working adults a second chance at a new beginning.
Classes will be held at the South Dallas training center evenings and weekends, a neighborhood that can sometimes be overlooked. “What we wanted to do is to provide a community-based work training program in the heart of a disenfranchised neighborhood within mill city neighborhood,” Ragsdale said.
“We wanted our residents with whom we work to begin Miles Calloway went to acquire the to see how he could different skills benefit. He signed up that could lead for the army reserves Courtesy Fox 4 News Dallas them to a given after high school. career,” said Diane Ragsdale with the Inner City Now, he’s hoping to find his way to a career. Development Corporation It’s called Work Ready U, a partnership between “I’m still trying to find what I want to do with the Inner City Development Corporation and the rest of my life,” he said. “So I’m gonna learn the Dallas Community College District that as much as I can while I can.” will offer free GED, ESL, and classes like IT, health care, welding and more to qualifying The college district hopes the free classes will be South Dallas residents. El Centro and Richland a to change the mill city neighborhood one life Community College will bring the classes to at a time. South Dallas. For more information, visit https://www. “So this is why it’s so exciting to have this dcccd.edu/cd/special-programs/workreadyu/ educational center located in this community in pages/default.aspx or contact Ron Clark, vice this neighborhood,” said Diana Flores, the chair president of business services at Richland for the Dallas Community College District College’s Garland campus, at RClark@dcccd. Trustee Board. edu.
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12-14 So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It’s your basic, all-purpose garment. Never be without it.
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