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By Cheryl Smith Publisher

THE REAL THING

Remembering the Mother of the Nation -

Mother Winnie My Black Night “Police, who had been keeping a close watch on the Negro leader because of a turbulent racial situation in Memphis, was on the scene almost immediately. They rushed the 39-year-old Negro leader to a hospital By Vincent L. Hall where he died of a bullet wound to the neck.�

Truth in advertising. It’s simple. I don’t mind paying for what I get, but you need to give me what I pay for.

There are more and more restaurants that are passing off a popular fish, Swai, as catfish.

That’s a no-no for a number of reasons.

First it is unethical.

What’s the big deal? Well, if it weren’t a deal, then why are business owners not informing consumers that they are serving

Catfish and Swai

– Walter Cronkite, CBS Anchor and Activist

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Dr. Martin Luther King died at 6:01 EST but our darkest star rose around 8:30 CST. Newscasts were never “in the moment� as they are today. The nation’s premier news

Texas State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) expressed the sentiments of many upon hearing of the death of Winnie Mandela, earlier this See WINNIE, continued on page 16

something other than what appears on the menu? Would you not like to be informed if you order chopped beef but the server brings out chopped horse?

Some have started referring to Swai as catfish because it is similar.

Trust me, it is not the same.

Nearly 90% of the catfish (Swai) imported to the U.S. comes from Vietnam, where the use of antibiotics that are banned in the U.S. is widespread, according to consumer reports. Furthermore, the two varieties of Vietnamese catfish sold in the U.S., Swai and Basa, aren’t technically considered catfish by the federal government and therefore aren’t held to the same in-

50 Years a Martyr‌ A Tribute series to Dr. King April 4, 1968‌

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Oprah shows support for Minnie’s Pantry Photo of Oprah Winfrey, with Minnie Ewing’s photo featured in background, by Eva D. Coleman

Minnie’s Food Pantry, a national non-profit organization with a mission of feeding the hungry, welcomed Oprah Winfrey as the keynote speaker for its 10th Anniversary “Feed Just One� Gala held on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 in Collin County, Texas. The red-carpet featured EmmyŽ nominated actress, author and President of LightWorkers Media, Roma Downey and award-winning television and film producer Mark Burnett, President of MGM Television Group and Digital, who were honored

with the Minnie Ewing Legacy Award presented by Toyota.

The legacy award identifies, supports and celebrates individuals who have demonstrated “the heart of a giver� in the same way that Minnie Ewing lived her life. It acknowledges individuals who have exhibited outstanding leadership and contributed at least 300,000 meals to Minnie’s Food Pantry.

Founded by Dr. Cheryl “Action�

Jackson, Minnie’s Food Pantry has literally been rolling out the red carpet for more than 10 years.

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Empowering Women

The Honorable Helen Giddings and the University of North Texas at Dallas Foundation present the DALLAS WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP SUMMIT, Rep. Helen Giddings ““MAKING A DIFFERENCE WHILE RISING TO THE TOP,� at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel, 2222 N Stemmons Freeway.

African American women are coming together to chart a new course for “ourselves, our communities and our generations to come.�

Friday, April 13 Reception and Patron Party 5:30-7:30 PM Saturday, April 14 Breakfast at 8:00 AM Program from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The speakers are: Nicole Collier, a respected attorney, small business owner, grandmother and mother of three who has spent her life working to obtain the Rep. Nicole Collier American Dream. As a single mother before finishing high school, she was bolstered by both her faith and her family to continue her education all the way through law school graduation. Nicole graduated from the University of HousSee WOMEN, continued on page 6 www.texasmetronews.com

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3rd Annual Easter on the Bridge held with Ambassador Ron Kirk in attendance

By Betheny Sargent

Senior Pastor of St. Paul UMC Richie Butler with Cops and Heroes

Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk, with Richie Butler.

Family Drumming Circle, courtesy of Sir Rock and St. Paul volunteers

St. Paul UMC youth, sisters Indya and Heaven Smith perform during Easter on the Bridge

More than 4500 attended the3rd Annual Easter on the Bridge.. This was the third year of the partnership with the City of Dallas, St. Paul United Methodist Church sponsored in part by Williams Chicken, www.texasmetronews.com

The Prescott Group and St. Paul UMC. The 3rd Annual Easter on the Bridge, held last Saturday was the first event Mr. Kirk attended since the bridge was named in his honor.

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Dallas Realtists focus on growing Black Wealth The Dallas Association of REALTISTS®, the local chapter of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers® (NAREB), the country’s oldest, minority real estate trade association, is planning a week-long series of events, April 15th – 21st, 2018 in observance of the trade association’s dedication to increasing Black wealth through homeownership and this year, commemorating the landmark passage of the Fair Housing Act 50 years ago.

Realtist Week activities in Dallas are grounded in NAREB’s intent to increase the economic futures of Black Americans, by Building Black Wealth through Homeownership. The week-long series of events are designed to reach Dallas Black residents where they, live, work, socialize and worship. In addition, Realtists expect to meet with policymakers and elected officials to ensure that affordable and sustainable homeownership is supported legislatively, through regulatory or other city planning means.

Events and activities include:

WORSHIP SERVICE, Sunday, April 15, 10:45 am, Friendship West Baptist Church, 2020 W. Wheatland Rd, Dallas.

COMMEMORATION of the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, Monday, April 16, 10 am, The African American Museum, 3536 Grand Ave (Fair Park), Dallas, “The Fair Housing Act – Looking Back; Looking Forward” Featuring civil and housing rights activ-

ists and Keynote Speaker, Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III. Open to the public but must RSVP on Eventbrite LUNCH N LEARN, Tuesday, April 17, 11:30 am, “How To Tackle Down Payment Assistance”, Down payment assistance program providers from across the Metroplex will cover the “ins and outs” of their programs.

POLITICAL ADVOCACY DAY, Wednesday, April 18, 10 am – 12 noon, Metrotex Association of Realtors, 8201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas 75247, A panel of state, county and local politicians will give legislative updates on housing issues. This program is partnered with the Metrotex Association of Realtors.

Moderator: Gromer Jeffers, political writer for The Dallas Morning News.

COMMUNITY WEALTH BUILDING DAY, Saturday, April 21, 10 am – 3 pm, Friendship West Baptist Church, 2020 W. Wheatland, Dallas. This event will provide information about homeownership. Representatives from banks, mortgage companies, inspectors, title companies, builders, insurance companies, and other companies relative to the real estate industry will available to provide information to attendees.

Break-out sessions include: “The Credit Clinic”, How to get a mortgage, How to Buy a House, “Ask an Attorney” “We are planning and positioning our organization to present programs and events that will encourage individuals to recognize the struggle that took

place many years ago in order for them to vote, have equal rights and become homeowners in the areas they want to live,” said J. Rashad Thomas, Dallas chapter President. “We want to contribute to the NAREB homeownership goal of 2 million homeowners in 5 years.

Homeownership for Black Americans has been on a steady decline since 2004 when it reached its peak of nearly 50%.

As of the fourth quarter ending 2017 as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau, the Black homeownership rate hovered nationally at 42.1% compared to the non-Hispanic White homeownership rate of just above 72.7%.

“Realtist Week events and activities raise awareness that Black homeownership not only strengthens the economic fabric of our city, but also increases the desirability of Dallas’ many neighborhoods,” said Mr. Thomas. It is appropriate that NAREB’s Realtist Week takes place during National Fair Housing Month which commemorates the passage of the Fair Housing Act of 1968; federal legislation making it illegal to discriminate in housing based upon race, color, sex, national origin, religion, familial status, or disability.

Formed in 1947, NAREB’s founding motto of Democracy in Housing continues to serve as its purpose and focus.

Today, NAREB’s 2 Million New Black Homeowners in 5 Years (2Mn5) program was initiated to reverse the wealth drain among Black Americans.

Paul Quinn College Alumni AssociationDallas Chapter "22nd Annual Scholarship & Award Banquet" Friday, April 6, 2018 @ 7:00PM Paul Quinn College - Grand Lounge

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sistance, for seniors, students, and small business owners would have been gutted.

The budget that the The recent passage by president proposed was a bi-partisan Congress of limited by its lack of via $1.3 trillion spending sion and its heartlessness, bill was a clear victory for because it was designed to proponents of justice and carry water for the wealthfairness in our country, iest Americans, leaving the and a decisive rejection middle class and the poor of President Trump's in dire straits. attempt to eliminate Congresswoman The budget that the funding for proven pro- Eddie Bernice Johnson Congress passed rejectgrams that are vitally Important to the American people. ed the administration's attempts to Clearly disappointed, Mr. scale back or cease successful proTrump signed the legislation say- grams and policies in the Departing that he wanted to ensure that ment of Education.

The president's education secrethe military was properly funded. tary, Betsy DeVos, wanted to elimIt was!

If the president and his financial inate two programs that serve k-12 advisors had their way many of students. One of the programs the programs that have provided provides funding for after- school safety nets for those in need of as- activities for nearly two million

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

school children.

A second educational program that the administration wanted to abandon provides mental health and violence abatement programs in public schools.

While Ms. DeVos and President Trump wanted to slash spending on education, the Congress actually increased the department's budget by approximately $4 billion.

As lawmakers we understand the importance of programs that enrich the American experience.

As a result we rejected attempts by the administration to eliminate funding for the National Endowment for Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts.

We allocated $153 million for each entity.

Proposed cuts by the president in the areas of foreign aid, the environment, aid to historically black

colleges and universities and to the State Department were also rebuffed.

The president had requested a $6 billion reduction in the budget for the Department of Housing and Urban Development run by Dr. Ben Carson.

Among the programs he wished to eliminate was one that repaired public housing infrastructure.

It would have been devastating if he had gotten his wish. Yet, emboldened and compassionate members of Congress stood up to the president and said no.

We then provided our nation with a reasonable and responsible spending program designed to assist our nation and its people.

Eddie Bernice Johnson represents the state’s 30th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.

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narrator, Walter Cronkite, heralded the horrible news of JFK’s assassination in 1963 when I was a preschooler. I will never forget the phalanx of family and friends filling every corner of my Grandfather’s parsonage. There was crying, moaning and bitter lamenting.

April 4, 1968, was different from 1963. This chapter in the American mayhem series put racial anguish on the front burner.

The hate that killed Martin unleashed a matching response from the Negro race. A hatred that was arguably justifiable. A white-hot hatred King held in abeyance making him a perfect recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.

The grainy Black and White television in our rent house on Denley Drive was great for the Vietnam War, but Cronkite’s newscast made King’s slaying grim and gruesome.

King’s demise coupled with the hopelessness that followed Kennedy’s assassination had to be particularly difficult for a single divorcee struggling with four children.

My mother didn’t just cry. My

brother and I stood at her side as termination was our only hope. she held our two younger siblings, It was time for a makeover, a cosher only daughter and my baby tume change and a new attitude. brother still in diapers. Mama Oddly, the death of Martin laid didn’t shed tears like when JFK the foundation for renewal, reclawas gunned down. Mama wept mation and racial resilience. His for Martin like people needed Jesus wept at the a new direction. news that his friend Thankfully, 1968 Lazarus had died. was as transforJesus summoned mative as it was Lazarus’s return. turbulent for NeThe prayers of my groes. mother and the James Brown entire Negro race took 30 kids from Walter Cronkite had no divinity Watts and Compassigned to them. I was a fourth ton into a recording session 10 grader and realized how devastat- miles from the Ambassador Hotel ing this loss had been. where RFK was killed.

Sixty-Two days later, PresidenThe result was his iconoclastic tial candidate, Robert F. Kenne- single; “Say it Loud, I’m Black and dy, a “friend� to the Negro, was I’m Proud.� The song was #1 on assassinated. Our liberation triad the R&B charts for six weeks. The had been silenced. After suffer- new anthem retrofitted “Negro� ing the earth-shattering deaths of and rendered it Black and defiant.

MLK and RFK, in the span of two James changed our nomenclature months, Negroes were all but de- in 2:45 on the A side of a vinyl respondent. cord at 45 rpm.

These two abrupt and abhorrent I recently learned that the “Godcatastrophes proved that self-de- father of Soul� suffered for his

sagacious suggestion that Black was Beautiful. JB never regained his past prominence and never had another hit on the pop charts again. Brown became a “soul� artist and lost much of his “cross-over� appeal because he declared his manhood and our personhood.

Walter Cronkite kept reporting the news for 20 years after and then became a sort of liberal political voice.But there was nothing I ever heard him say that will ever be as consequential as the words he spoke on that fateful night in Black and White.

April 4, 1968, became the coronation and capstone to King’s martyrdom. My mother wept, but she got up.

I don’t know whether she was lifted by King’s gallantry, James Brown’s gall, or both. However, I do know that April 4, 1968 was a dark night and I’ve been Black ever since. #QuitPlayin #StayWoke Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist and award-winning journalist.

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Support for HBCUs is critical

THE LAST WORD

By DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX

Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC) ain’t nothing but the truth. From the time she was elected to Congress in 2014, she was committed to making a difference. One of her early acts was the founding of the Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus, which she Co-Chairs with Alabama Republican Bradley Byrne.

She has grown the Caucus to a bipartisan, bicameral group of 74 members, including an array of Democratic Congressional Black Caucus members like Karen Bass (D-CA), Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX), GK Butterfield (D-MO), HBCU champion Jim Clyburn (D-SC), former Delta Sigma Theta Sorority President Marcia Fudge (D-OH), and many others.

Many of the HBCU members aren’t African American or Democrat but understand the value of HBCUs, like Adams’ fellow North Carolinian Mark Walker (R), Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO), Trent Kelly (R-MS), Jared Polis (DCO), and others.

Adams has also attracted 13 Senators, of both parties, to the HBCU Caucus, including Cory Booker (D-NJ), Richard Burr (RNC) Tim Scott (R-SC), Kamala Harris (D-CA), David Perdue (RGA) and others. Alma Adams has done an outstanding job in making the case for HBCUs with her colleagues.

I’m not surprised. Adams is a double dipping HBCU graduate, having earned an undergraduate degree and a master’s degree from North Carolina A&T State University. (She earned her doctorate in Art Education and Multicultural Education from

the Ohio State University). She spent nearly 40 years as a Professor at Bennett College (she was a faculty member when I was President of Bennett), while simultaneously serving on the Greensboro City School Board, the Greensboro City Council, the North Carolina State Senate (and Chair of the Legislative Black Caucus).

After she retired from Bennett College, she ran for Congress and prevailed through gerrymandering to be elected to a second term in 2016.

Through it all, she has been a champion for HBCUs, using her platform through the North Carolina Legislature to provide scholarship opportunities for students, and infrastructure provisions for campuses. Steele Hall, Bennett’s art gallery, would not be there were it not for Congresswoman Adams’ advocacy and her acumen for collaboration.

Now, as a member of Congress, she has assembled a coterie of HBCU advocates to lobby for HBCUs, even as higher education authorization is being considered.

Between a breakfast sponsored by Lyft, a lunch sponsored

by Intel, and a reception at Google headquarters, three hundred or so people, including members of Congress, HBCU Presidents (I saw FAMU President Larry Robinson and the first woman to lead Bowie State University, Dr. Andrea Hawkins Breaux at lunch), and other stakeholders

challenged themselves to think about ways HBCU can both attract more resources, and prepare themselves for the evolving world economy.

While Congresswoman Adams and her team did a tremendous job, it would have been great to also hear from retired educators Bill Harvey (most recently Dean of the School of Education at North Carolina A&T State University) and Char-

lie Nelms (most recently Chancellor at North Carolina Central University), who have written a provocative paper, The Promise and Potential of “Woke” HBCUs. (http://www.southerneducation.org/Resource-Center/ SEF-Blog/SEF-Blog-(1)/February-2018-Black-History-Month/ The -Promise -and-Possibilities-of-Woke%E2%80%9D-HBCUs.aspx).

The authors indicate that HBCUs must have a social justice and equality focus and that they must “actively and purposefully combat the insidious effects of racism in society.”

They’ve thrown a gauntlet out for HBCUs because too many are so busy replicating the PWI model of higher education that they’ve forgotten part of our

original purpose.

HBCUs were founded to educate African American people, but they were also founded to liberate us from the shackles of enslavement and economic disparity.

This can be done both by educating professionals – lawyers, doctors, teachers, engineers, and the like, but also by preparing freedom fighters. In recent years, the focus has been more on the former than the latter.

Harvey and Nelms suggest that a “woke” HBCU has a curriculum that focuses on Afrocentric education, global education, and community education.

While much of the conversation at the luncheon I attended focused on engineering and STEAM (with Oregon Democrat Suzanne Bonamici, STEAM Caucus Co-Chair focusing on the balance that comes when STEM is paired with the arts), one of the more poignant moments was Alabama Congresswoman Terri Sewell’s plea for financial support for HBCUs as she lamented the projected closing of Selma’s Concordia University at the end of this academic year.

Her plea made me wonder why there aren’t more members of the Congressional HBCU Caucus. Every Southern Republican Senator ought to be HBCU advocates.

Why? HBCUs are economic drivers for their states.

They provide education, gen-

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erate jobs, and are engines of local economic development.

While most African Americans are Democrats, few are indifferent to Republican support of HBCUs that is transformative.

Instead, at about the same time that Congresswoman Adams’ luncheon was taking place, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) was forced to take Miseducation Secretary Betsey DeVoid (of good sense) to school for her apparent indifference to the racism that young Black and brown students experience in school.

Regardless of political affiliation, everyone who spoke at the Adams/Intel luncheon was clear about the value that HBCUs bring to our nation, even as some made the case that HBCUs must step up with innovation, certificate programs, community college partnerships and more.

As Harvey and Nelms point out, there are many ways we can improve HBCUs, but we can’t afford to lose them. Christian Josi, former Executive Director of the American Conservative Union and (gasp!) former Board Member of the Jesse Helms Center is alarmed at the frailty of our HBCUs. Lamenting the closing of Concordia University, he said, “Historically, culturally, morally, we have an obligation to ensure that our HBCUs thrive. If Concordia fails, it is on all of us.”

Yet tragically, despite the energy of legislators like Congresswoman Alma Adams, there are too many southern senators who are prepared to turn their backs on HBCUs. Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest book “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy” is available via www.amazon.com for booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visit www.juliannemalveaux.com www.texasmetronews.com

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ton and married her soulmate Gary “Big C” Collier shortly thereafter. Gary and Nicole established their home in Fort Worth, Texas, and for the last 15 years, Nicole has been a strong legal advocate for individuals and families in the Texas court systems. Nicole is the first African-American woman to represent House District 95 in Tarrant County.

Dr. Judith Craven is the retired president of the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast, the fourth largest United Way in the country in terms of dollars raised.

Dr. Craven led an organization that raised over $60 million dollars annually, and that utilized thousands of volunteers.

A native of Cleveland, Ohio, she holds a B.S. degree in Biology and English from Bowling Green State University. She attended Texas Southern University where she fulfilled her premedical requirements and went on to earn a Doctor of Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine and a Master of Public Health from the University of Texas School of Public Health.

Dr. Craven has held many offices and served on many local, state and national boards. Dr. Craven presently serves on the Corporate Board of Directors of Sun America Funds, Luby’s Inc., and Valic Corporation. Her current volunteer, community and civic involvement include serving on the Board of Directors The Souper Bowl of Caring, the Living Bank and The Texas Southern University Foundation Board. She is also an emeritus member of The Philosophical Society of Texas, alumni member of the Houston Links Inc., The National Council of Negro Women, the NAACP, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Associate Member of Jack and Jill of America Inc., Houston Chapter, Houston Girl Friends Inc. and Pilgrim Congregational United Church of Christ.

Jane Hamilton is the Founder and Managing Director of HCG Solutions, LLC, a Texas-based business that advises commercial and non-profit organizations in Government Affairs, Public Relations and Public/Private Partnerships. Ms. Hamilton has 17 years of experience in public policy, electoral politics and www.texasmetronews.com

grassroots/community organizing. Ms. Hamilton’s legislative work spans from the Texas State Legislature to the Halls of Congress. Ms. Hamilton began her career as a legislative aide to Texas State Representative Helen Giddings.

She served on the U.S. House Rules Committee as a professional staffer to Ranking Member Martin Frost and most recently, for the past four years, Ms. Hamilton proudly served as Congressman Marc Veasey’s Chief of Staff.

Ms. Hamilton honed her public relations and political skills off the Hill as well. She worked on K Street with leading public relations firm Public Strategies, Inc. in the government relations practice group. Ms. Hamilton is a graduate of Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, Illinois, where she double majored in Political Science and Mass Communications.

Deryl McKissack is Chairwoman and CEO of McKissack & McKissack, an architectural, engineering, program and construction firm managing over $10 billion in projects nationwide.

During the past 27 years under her leadership, McKissack & McKissack has managed such landmark projects as the new Museum of African-American History and Culture on the National Mall, MGM National Harbor Casino, Obama Presidential Center, Navy Pier Centennial Projects in Chicago and led the construction and served as the architectural firm of record for the Martin Luther King Memorial in Washington, D.C.As a licensed professional engineer and registered project management professional, Ms. McKissack is part of the fifth generation of her family to work in the design and construction field. By the age of six, she was drafting architectural drawings under her father’s tutelage. After graduating from Howard University with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering, she worked at Turner Construction and Dames & Moore; while at these firms, she honed her experience in field work, business development, and construction management.

Codie Elaine Oliver is the co-creator and Director of BLACK LOVE, a series which debuted as the most-viewed unscripted series in the history of OWN

Network. The show garnered NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Documentary (Television) and Outstanding Directing in a TV movie or special.

Codie began her career in film & television in production and development for Fox Searchlight Pictures contributing to films including OUR FAMILY WEDDING, JUST WRIGHT, and BAGGAGE CLAIM. Later she joined Film Independent to produce artist driven events in partnership with the Los Angeles Film Festival and The Independent Spirit Awards. In 2014, she co-produced the feature film, DESTINED, starring Cory Hardrict and Jesse Metcalfe. The film won several awards during its 2016 festival run.

Codie, a graduate of Howard University and USC’s Peter Stark Producing Program, is currently a Partner at Confluential Films, the production company she shares with her husband. Confluential Films is devoted to creating and championing projects that are inclusive and celebrate our shared human experience.

Annette Watkins is a Vice President and Private Client Associate at U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management.

In this role, she is responsible for connecting high net worth individuals and institutions to solutions that can help reach their financial goals. Her approach combines the client experience of a boutique like private bank with access to extensive resources, including traditional, specialty asset, alternative, and capital market investment solutions as well as customized credit and banking offerings. Annette graduated from The University of Texas, Austin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. Annette and her family live in Dallas. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling, cooking and volunteering in the community.

Donna N. Williams is a vice president and program manager for Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., a subsidiary of the Parsons Corporation, a global engineering and construction leader in facilities, advanced technology, and management processes. She has 30+ years of program and project management, business development, and engineering design and construction experience in both gov-

www.texasmetronews.com ernment and private sectors.

Mrs. Williams manages a multi-year contract with the City of Houston at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The IAH Terminal Redevelopment Program (ITRP) is a $1.3 billion dollars capital improvement program designed to modernize and expand several facilities on the airport. The contract covers a wide range of project management support services for all phases of the ITRP Program (initiation, definition, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and activation, and closeout).

She is involved in many civic activities and professional associations, including Arlington Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Dallas African American Museum (board member), Justin F. Kimball High School Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (board chairman), the Laura W. Bush Institute for Women’s Health National Board of Directors, Parsons Federal Credit Union (board member) and the Texas State Foundation (board member).

Mrs. Williams received a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Prairie View A&M University (1982); she and her best friend, The Honorable Michael L. Williams, former Texas Railroad Commissioner (oil and gas) and former Texas Education Commissioner, and current Distinguished Leader in Residence at the University of North Texas at Dallas, celebrate 32+ years of marriage.

Deborah C. Wright is a board member of Citigroup Inc. (Audit, Consumer Compliance and Ethics and Culture Committees), Time Warner Inc. (Audit Committee Chair) and Voya Financial (Finance Committee Chair).

Wright was a Senior Fellow in the Economic Opportunity and Assets Division of the Ford Foundation from January 2015 through June 2016.

She was President and CEO of the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone from 1996 to 1999 and led development and execution of an investment strategy to expand Harlem’s economy, by investing a $250 million capital budget, funded by the public sector, to expand local businesses and cultural institutions.

She previously served on the Harvard University Board of Overseers, the board of The Children’s Defense Fund and Kraft Foods Inc. Wright earned A.B., J.D. and M.B.A. degrees from Harvard University. She was reared in Bennettsville, South Carolina and Dallas, TX.

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April 4

Gigantic Gospel Concert - Friendship-West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland Rd.Dallas - at 4 pm

Church, 2020 W. Wheatland Rd., Dallas 972-228-5200 7:30 pm Ticket Info: www.snooprobinson.com

Miguel at House of Blues - House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas, at 9 pm

Billie Holiday a Blues singer was born in 1915. She died 7-17-59

7th annual Frisco StrEATS Historic Downtown 4th & Main St. at 12pm -7pm

7th Almost Annual Miles for Milson Charity 5K Run at Cedar Hill High School 1 Longhorn Blvd Cedar Hill. From 7am– 10am Register: http://bit.ly/2rMPsqy

The 5K Foam Fest Dallas 2018 at TexPlex Park 881 Miller Rd. Midlothian from 8 am- 5pm

1908 Jazz musician and band leader Lionel Hampton was born. Died 8-31-2002.

HBCU Alumni Game Night at Young Black Entrepreneurs Networking 4300 W. Northgate Dr. Dallas Call Antoine White 314-630-4465

Grand Prairie Main Street Fest at 200 W. Main St. Grand Prairie Fri. thru Sun. 8 pm–11pm

1968 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. assasinated in Mempjis, Ten.

April 5 1937 Colin L. Powell the 1st Black Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff born in New York, N.Y.

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DFW Black Business Expo, From 11 am - 7 pm. Dallas For Vendor call: Lydia 469-740-1501 Booths Available

300 N. Fifth Street, Garland at 8 pm 972-205-2780 “Rumors” By CORP at Plaza Theatre, 521 W. State Street, Garland 04/20 at 8 pm, 04/21 at 2 pm & 8 pm, 04/22 at 2 pm

Black Women Appreciation – Ft. Worth Edition at Young Black Entrepreneurs 2525 E. Rosedale St. from 5pm–10pm Call Antoine White 314-630-4465

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DeSoto Living 18 at DeSoto East Middle School Sat. from 10am-4pm Food & Music Festival

Prince died in 2016. He was born 6-7-1958.

April 8

2018 Jazz w/ Marion Meadows & Paul Brown at Bishop Arts Theatre Center 215 S. Tyler St, Dallas from 7pm-9:45pm

Henry Aaron hit his 715 home run and replaced Babe Ruth as all time major league champ in 1974.

April 22

April 9 Paul Robeson, actor, concert singer, born in 1898.

The “Vision of the Arts” Sculpture Installation and Dedication 300 N. 5th St. Garland 972-205-2780 At 1:30 pm

April 10

Janeane Garofalo @ Texas Theatre 231 W. Jefferson Blvd.

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Lee Elder became the 1st Black to play in golf’s Masters Championship in 1975.

April 6 - 8 1909 Matthew A. Henson became the 1st person to reach the North pole.

Southwest Black Art Show - African American Museum 3939 Grand Ave., Dallas Deep Ellum Arts Festival - 2900-3400 Main Street Dallas.

April 6 - April 8 at 11 am

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April 12 1975 Josephine Baker famed entertainer and cabaret dancer of the 1920’s Paris, died at age 68.

April 13 The UNCF was founded by Dr. Frederick D. Patterson, Pres. of Tuskege Institute on 4-13-1944.

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Spiritual and Crystal Adviser

by Veronica Perez

F E AT U R E D STAR: ARIES - The RAM - 03/21 04/19 Control your anger and your expenses. Keep your tongue under control.

Inspiration/Influence – Ask the being in the mirror for help. Your Chosen Healing Crystal - CITRINE – Personal power, emotional control. Target your physical center. Solar Plexus chakra Lucky Numbers – 22.19.05.36.32.13 TAURUS – THE BULL – 04/20 - 05/20 Instability of mind may surround you. Not a favorable time.

GEMINI – The Twins 05/21 – 06/20 You will get the love of your life. Shocking news is very possible.

CANCER – The Crab – 06/21 – 07/22 Put in your best to get out the very best. Refrain from new agreements.

LEO – The Lion – 07/23 – 08/22 Maintain transparency in your love life. Financial decisions may go wrong.

VIRGO – The Virgin – 08/23 – 09/22 T Take care of health and be calm. Your image is ready to

shine.

LIBRA – The Scales – 09/23 – 10/22 Try to postpone legal matters.

SCORPIO – The Scorpion – 10/23 – 11/21 Disappointment in competitive exams. Minor tensions may disturb your week.

SAGITARIUS – The Archer – 11/22 – 12/21 Stand true in your own. Inferiority complex may develop.

CAPRICORN – The Goat – 12/22 – 01/19 Don’t let luck ditch you.

Goodness of the week will bring you pleasures.

AQUARIUS – The Water Carrier – 01/20 – 02/18 Think carefully before doing anything extra. Sexual desires may increase.

PISCES – The Fish – 02/19 – 03/20 You will turn indecisive.

Positivity will come in your thoughts.

Daily Oracle Reading: Ask and it is given Work steadily towards your goals, realize that there are unexpected obstacles along the way. Don’t get discouraged, you can’t plan on everything. Take your lessons that are being shown.

You are loved! ^_^

Guide Your Light Right Mother Earth is going through transformations, frequency changes, an “Upgrade” a “Makeover”, causing human energies to shift into higher consciousness awareness, this can be intense, and at times, a hurtful experience to the unprepared humanity.

Let’s work as ONE! Seek within, to win!

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Business is business Ask ALMA Dear Alma, I have a friend who knows I am hiring people to fix up my house, and she keeps suggesting that I hire her cousin. I have hired workers in the past and prefer to keep using them.

There’s one particular project, however, that she’s really pushing her cousin to do.

She visits my home often and she knows I didn’t so much as call her cousin for an estimate. It’s likely his price would be lower, but I’m simply not interested.

Things like quality of work, hiring contractors, who show up on time, etc., are more important to me than saving a little money.

The people I’ve hired in the past have been licensed, bonded and insured. I don’t know if that’s the case with her cousin; she’s never given me a business card or website.

How do I deal with my friend? I don’t want to hurt her feelings, but

this is my house.

Happy Homeowner Dear Homeowner, Congratulations on owning your own home. Notice I didn’t address you as a renter, borrower, house sitter or relative needing to crash for a few weeks. You said it in your email—you’re a homeowner; you go, girl!

Now, how do you tell a friend you don’t want to use her cousin, her brother, her husband, etc., for home improvements and not hurt her feelings?

Let me back up a moment. Don’t you hate that? A friend tells you about that great relative who can get the job done on the cheap.

You’re like, “okay, thanks girl,” but then file it way in the back of your memory. Now every time she spots the handyman at your place with a hammer, she brings it up again. And dang, you’re like, “Okay, okay, already, I heard you the first time you mentioned it. If I wanted to use your cousin and pay him with a pack of cigarettes and a six-pack, I woulda told you.” Oh, sorry, that’s my story; let’s get back to you.

There’s no easy way to deal with

this. Bottom line, truth be told, business is business. This could be one of many situations—having your car repaired, building a new website, planning a wedding. You are placed in a difficult position when hiring a family member or friend.

Deciding to embark on a home improvement project is a huge decision. You definitely should go with a person or company that’s licensed, bonded and insured. What if the job isn’t completed successfully and you can’t get it resolved to your satisfaction? Then, you gotta sue her cousin. You see where I’m going?

One more time, to bring this “home” and release you from your guilt: Business is business, friendships are friendships, and it’s best not to blend the two.

Stick to the decision you’ve made. If she brings up the subject, cheerfully and lightheartedly remind her that you two are good friends and that you want to remain that way.

I’m sure she’ll get the picture.

Truly good friends, even when they disagree, understand and respect each other’s decisions.

Alma

Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@gmail.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma.

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spection rules that other imported catfish are.

Well, try telling this to the restaurants that have sold Swai, passing it off as catfish. On the occasion when I have been served Swai, I have immediately let my server know that the fish before me was not catfish.

I’ve been served Swai at seafood, Chinese and neighborhood restaurants. Some of my favorite catfish joints, that actually have “catfish” in their name, do not serve catfish anymore because they can hoodwink customers with Swai.

Heck, put some hot sauce, ketchup, mustard or tartar sauce on it and who can tell the difference?

I can and more and more frequently others are recognizing and sharing their displeasure.

To date there’s never been an issue when I whisper my concern. Actually they quietly try to resolve and address my concerns, without bringing attention to our interactions.

Swai is native to Southeast Asia—Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia—and sells locally for around $3.99 a pound, according to Tod Marks of Consumer Reports.

You’re going to pay as little as $1 to up to $4 a pound more for catfish.

Clearly Swai is cheaper. So wouldn’t you think that the savings should be passed on to consumers?

Instead you have business owners who have no issue with violating truth in advertising policies, in addition to being deceptive.

I was pleased to see that Rocking Crab at 775 W Wheatland Rd, Duncanville, TX 75116, where they have some of the best crabs and special sauce in the Metroplex, has a sign that makes the distinction between the two?

That’s right, you know you are getting Swai, and not catfish!

Deception is not an admirable trait.

Imagine my surprise when I was told by a Joe’s Crab Shack manager that they cook their crabs along with their pork sausage.

I asked the manager what do they do when serving Jewish customers.

To say they cared would be a gross overstatement. His response was to me, disrespectful.

It was also unconscionable as I thought about people of the Jewish and Islamic faith who haven’t a clue about Joe’s Crab Shack’s disgusting practice.

While I won’t begrudge anyone else the pleasure of eating at Joe’s; now that I know what they do in the kitchen, I won’t be eating there anymore and I want to make sure I share what I know and consider to be bad business.

With dietary, religious and health restrictions, you have to be careful today.

When my brother and I told my mother that we would no longer eat pork, she supported our declaration. She did tell us however, that we had better not forget how we were raised and that if we went to anyone’s home, we were never to question what they put into their pots. Instead of asking if there was pork in those collard greens, we needed to say “no thanks,” and pass.

Since we were so adamant about keeping pork out of our bodies, she altered our menus to accommodate us. She went to serving beef and smoked turkey, although she never stopped eating her ham hocks, center cut pork chops and neckbones.

And we honored her edict. If we even thought something was seasoned with pork, we politely passed.

Then I was hit hard when sitting at the table of someone I was dating and his mom was clearly outdone because all I had on my plate was potato salad, yams, macaroni and cheese and turkey.

She called me out, pointing that her son “didn’t eat pork but he eats chitterlings!”

I politely responded, “Then he eats pork!”

And no, I can’t eat the Jiffy cornbread, because it is made with lard!

I felt so uncomfortable and I told myself that day that I refuse to be put in situations where people attempt to make me feel bad because I don’t eat or do things the way they do.

Just like my mom would have considered it rude for me to ask about pork, I think it is rude for people to mock others or trivialize their feelings by saying something like, “it won’t hurt you. Just eat a little bit.” Or worse, “Just pick it out.”

Unfortunately over the years I have seen pork eaters attempt to deceive non pork eaters.

Honesty is the best policy and respect is an admirable trait.

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Hollywood Hernandez Live

By Hollywood Hernandez

Catch “Waitress” at Fair Park Music Hall thru 4/8

Dallas Summer Musicals presents WAITRESS at The Fair Park Music Hall now through April 8th.

Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s 2007 film starring Keri Russell, WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna, a waitress and expert pie maker, who dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage.

A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her life on

her own.

WAITRESS is a sweet musical with songs by Grammy- nominated songwriter Sara Bareilles and it's produced by an all female creative team who have put together a presentation that is both inspiring and empowering.

The lead character role of Jenna is played by Desi Oakley, who's been in the Broadway productions of WICKED, LES MISERABLES and ANNIE. WAITRESS really is a slice of life presented with plenty of great songs that will have you on your feet.

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St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church celebrates 85 Years Dr. Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. Anniversary Speaker Dr. Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr., St. Luke Pastor Emeritus, will be the speaker at the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. worship celebrations Sunday, April 22, for the church’s 85th anniversary. The anniversary theme is

“Honoring Our Legacy—Pursuing Our Destiny.” The church is located at 5710 East R.L. Thornton Frwy., Dallas.

The community is invited to join members at multiple activities planned April 18-25 to celebrate the church’s legacy.

April 18 April 22 April 23 7 pm 8 am & 11 am 11 am shotgun start “St. Luke’s Got Talent” Worship Services

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St. Luke Anniversary Golf Tournament Keeton Park Golf Course 2223 N. Jim Miller Road, Dallas Contact: Allen Avery @ 214.930.0439 “INNERtainment” featuring Comedian Marcus Wiley 7 pm April 25 For more information about St. Luke’s anniversary activities, call 214.821.2970, or visit our website at www.slcumc.org.

BAYOU CLASSIC ANNOUNCES RETURN TO NEW ORLEANS FOR 45th ANNUAL GAME 2018 Represents the 45th Anniversary for the Historic Game between Southern University and Grambling University Bayou Classic officials and universities announce the 45th annual Bayou Classic weekend in New Orleans, Louisiana. This announcement launches the opening of tickets sales for the football game and Greek Show & Battle of the Bands. The 2018 Bayou Classic Game will be held on Saturday, November 24, 2018, in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome with a 4pm CST Kickoff.

Ranked as the #1 HBCU Classic in the nation, this annual event continues the legacy and rivalry of Southern University and A&M College and Grambling State University.

Ticket prices for the 2018 Bayou Classic Football Game range from $16-50. Tickets are also available for the Greek Show & Battle of the Bands, starting at $20 with options for VIP experiences. To purchase tickets, visit the official Bayou Classic website http:// www.mybayouclassic.com/.

About Bayou Classic: The legendary game between Grambling State University and Southern University celebrates its 45th year in November 2018.

The Bayou Classic has proven to be a steadfast beacon of legacy and tradition that extends beyond the HBCU community. Fans from across the nation journey to New Orleans during Thanksgiving weekend to witness the electrifying football game between Grambling State and Southern, while eagerly awaiting the highly anticipated halftime show featuring two of the greatest marching bands in the nation. For more information, visit http://www.mybayouclassic.com/. www.texasmetronews.com

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Deltas celebrate sisterhood

By Machelle Allums

Special to texas Metro News

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This year’s annual Sisterhood Brunch on March 4, 2018 was the kickoff for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Sisterhood Month of Activities. Held at the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre and included members of the largest sorority for African American women, from chapters across the metroplex. Over 100 Deltas were in attendance at the sold-out event.

The guests were beautifully adorned in red and/or gold and definitely projected its theme: “Unapologetic, Unbothered, Unleashed.” The event is the brain child of long-time sorority member Levatta Dean Levels of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter.

The morning’s activities started with always-delightful vendor shopping, a beautiful opening prayer, resounding soloist, and a heartfelt welcome from our host. Sisterhood

Month gives Deltas an opportunity to celebrate themselves.

Several community sponsors contributed to the wonderful Swag bags and prizes given to the guests who attended the Saturday night dinner and a night of fun, including the “Revoke your Black Card” game of trivia challenge.

Deltas both active, and inactive, were encouraged to come and reconnect with the 105-year-old Sisterhood. The hope is that it will rekindle the Sisterhood bond and their commitment to Public Service.

Soror Levels and her team are already hard at work on the difficult task of making next year’s event even bigger and better. I, for one, can’t wait!

For sponsor, host, or ticket information, or to be added to the mailing list for Sisterhood Brunch 2019, contact Levatta Levels at alllevels@ yahoo.com.

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Today’s Not Just Any Day

Spiritually Speaking

By James A. Washington

Today is truly a day that the Lord has made and the more complicated the world gets, the simpler the Word of God is to understand. Often, and do I mean often, I get reminded of the power and seductive nature of ego, pride and the need to control. Or, should I say the need to be in control? Letting go and letting God is a simple concept to say and dare I say, an easy concept to understand? Yet why it is so hard to do?

We all know people who can quote scripture backwards and forwards yet have no faith. We know Christian control freaks who must have the last say and who must be right all the time. I know I sometimes get caught up in constantly trying to rationalize circumstances in order to explain

the events of the day, any day, as if by some miracle of intelligence, I am the authority.

It is more often than not, at these times that if I’m blessed and open to receiving the Holy Spirit, that I then get a chance to see the miracles, the nuances, the essence of my life. I am not in control, never have been, never will be and, it’s okay. Giving your life to Christ requires a constant vigil against taking credit or assessing blame.

When you focus on service in the name of the Lord, you really do get a chance to see things from a different perspective. You see the service I’m referring to is the selfless kind that neither seeks nor expects reward. The mere act speaks for itself. How much more simple does it have to be? Christ even suggests that God can see into your heart and know your intention. Love God and love your neighbor as you love yourself.

It’s so simple, it’s incredible. It’s so simple that if you’re not care-

ful, you’ll miss it altogether. I know I have.

Now on this day or, any day, that God has made, let’s take this simple concept and apply it to a very complex world. Behavior should have parameters. Actions should have purpose. We know they have consequences. Intent should always be uppermost in

humble, loving, giving and a source of truth all day everyday.

It takes will power and you know the will I’m talking about.

I believe the calling of every Christian is to try. It’s the effort that God expects. It’s the intent He wants. If you’re first seeking the kingdom of heaven, then that quest should have some direct

When you focus on service in the name of the Lord, you really do get a chance to see things from a different perspective. You see the service I’m referring to is the selfless kind that neither seeks nor expects reward. your mind.

Now, let’s look back over your yesterday. See how easy it is from the time you got up until the time you laid down, to succumb to jealousy, pettiness, cruelty, envy and the like? It takes work to be

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are saints among us and we ignore them all the time because we’re too busy pursuing the world rather than pursuing God. However, from these living breathing angels, I’ve learned that the battle is not over until you know you’ve already won.

The quest is not over until you are born, born again, die and ultimately live forever. There’s a line in a movie that says what we do in life echoes in eternity. It’s kind of nice to know that Jesus already took care of that eternity thing.

All I have to do is get through this life thing. If the truth be told, I think I’ve got the easy part.

It may not make sense on the surface, but when you stop and think about it, it really is simple.

See me. See God. I can do this.

I’ve just got to let go, one day at a time, one hour at a time, one person at a time. Try it, just once, try it. And May God then bless and keep you always.

James

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Pushing myself through a realization that does not include you, physically.

Your transformation complete.

Mine ... only beginning.

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week: “May your life’s struggles, sacrifices and triumphs be remembered.

May the footprints you left behind continue to lead us to freedom. I join millions, across this globe, in the extension of the most heartfelt expressions of sympathy and love to the family of Nomzamo Winifred “ Winnie” Zanyiwe Madikizela-Mandela, who passed earlier today. A dedicated wife, mother, anti-apartheid activist and politician, who placed the struggle before everything. Her life and marriage to South African President Nelson Mandela shackled throughout his 27 years of wrongful imprisonment yet, her efforts and message secure her as the “Mother of the Nation,” for her body of works as a social worker, activist and humanitarian.

Let us celebrate the life of a dynamic warrior who endured and persevered.”

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South Africa’s “Mother of the Nation” an anti-Apartheid crusader Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has died, her family confirmed in a statement on Monday, April 2.

The ex-wife of the late Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela was 81.

In a statement, her family said Mandela “died after a long illness, for which she had been in and out of hospital since the start of the year.”

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“In conjunction with the African National Congress and leaders around the world, she courageously led the efforts to fight for his freedom and end Apartheid in South Africa and, in addition to her activism that inspired and motivated the international community to join the struggle to end apartheid, she especially empowered and galvanized women to rise up and speak out against the abuses of the apartheid regime in South Africa,” Waters said. www.texasmetronews.com