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FROM THE MAYOR Garland is once again in its prime. Construction is at new highs and much more is in the pipeline; we are beginning to see activity in every sector of Garland.

There is a reason we say “Texas Made Here.�

We have transformed the way we do business and we are bringing new interest to our community. Through a much easier and smoother process, developers are taking note and inquiring about the possibilities. It’s not only new construction; expansions are popular too. We recently celebrated the very large expansion at Kraft Additionally, the Campbell/190 Corridor is seeing major interest; we just finalized details for Raging Wire, a large data center to be built there. Other projects are rapidly following. South Garland is attracting new interest and proposals. A new grocery store, Winco, is set to open in a few weeks, their second location in North Texas.

There is no doubt: we will continue to see a tremendous climb in business in Garland. Through the creation of our new Economic Development department and coordination with the Garland Chamber of Commerce, implementation of the new Garland Development Code, redefining of our building codes and just an overall, more efficient development process, we are making great strides. These new tools are now making it easier and more business friendly for developers to come to Garland and for existing businesses to redevelop, expand and grow.

Healthy neighborhoods continue to be a top priority.

We take great pride in our neighborhoods in Garland and are in the process of making a renewed effort to assist residents with tools and resources to reinvest and grow.

Remember: Grow Community. Grow Opportunity. Grow Garland.

Together we can make a difference and keep Garland thriving.

Mayor’s Evening In 5 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 30 & Thursday, Oct. 29 Mayor's Office City Hall 200 N. 5th St. To reserve a time, call 972-205-2400 or email Mayor@GarlandTx.gov

Black Press leadership honoree Roland S. Martin with NNPA executive director Ben Chavis and NNPA chair Denise Rolark Barnes. Photos: NNPA

BY JAZELLE HUNT -NNPA WASHINGTON CORREPONDENT

WASHINGTON (NNPA)—At a reception during the 45th Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF)

Annual Legislative Conference, the National Newspaper Publishers Association honored five Black luminaries with its Leadership Awards.

The awards are given to those who have demonstrated leadership in the

Black community and support of the Black Press.

Held at the Washington Marriott Marquis, which is partially Blackowned, the reception drew a large crowd

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Entrepreneurs to Pitch to Investors Women and minority-owned small businesses are encouraged to apply to pitch their ideas to investors to raise capital for their businesses as part of The Live Pitch, an innovative project created by NBA basketball star turned entrepreneur, Jonathan Bender.

The effort is a partnership with Crowdfunder.com, the leading equity crowdfunding platform; Edison Nation, a leading company helping entrepreneurs take ideas to products; and the Dallas Entrepreneur Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit support structure focused on stimulating job growth and driving the Dallas economy.

The Live Pitch will take place between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. November 6th at the Dallas Entrepreneur Center, 311 North Market Street, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75202. Businesses can apply online at thelivepitch.net until October 28th. A workshop on entrepreneurship, marketing and raising capital will take place between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on

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Nov. 5 at the DEC. A maximum of 20 companies will present a 5-8 minute pitch live on stage to local investors as well as investors

watching via live stream at livestream. com/thelivepitch/dallas during The Live Pitch event. All of the companies selected to pitch will receive a free profile on the Crowdfunder platform.

The top three companies that already have at least one lead investor will each receive a free Crowdfunder fundraise (valued at $5,000). Investors that are viewing via live stream will be able to submit questions in real time to the applicants, as well as make nonbinding investments in the companies pitching via crowdfunder.com.

Businesses eligible for The Live Pitch event must fall into one or more of the following categories to apply: African American, Asian-Indian American, Hispanic American, Female-Owned, Native American, Asian-Pacific American.

For more information about the application process or the event, contact: Damien Harvey at 504.512.0114 or damienrharvey@gmail.com

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Amazon creating more than 100,000 seasonal jobs The company recently hired 25,000 regular, full-time employees in advance of the holiday season Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) recently announced it is creating 100,000 seasonal positions across its U.S. network of fulfillment and sortation centers this holiday season in order to meet the increase in customer demand. In the months leading up to this holiday season, Amazon has also hired tens of thousands of regular, full-time employees. “We’ve hired more than 25,000 full-time associates across the U.S. in recent months and we’re looking forward to adding 100,000 seasonal employees for the upcoming holiday season,� said Mike Roth, Amazon’s vice president of North America operations. “Following last year’s holiday season, tens of thousands of seasonal employees found regular, full-time roles with Amazon. We’re excited to grow our team by finding great talent through our seasonal hiring efforts in addition to creating new full-time jobs that offer comprehensive benefits starting on day one.�

Amazon has more than 90,000 full-time employees across its more than 50 fulfillment centers and 20 sortation centers in the U.S. To meet customer demand and prepare for the 2015 holiday season, Amazon has hired over 25,000 full-time employees since August. For its regular, full-time positions, Amazon offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, 401(k) with 50 percent match, stock and bonuses.

Throughout the year on average, nearly 90 percent of associates across the company’s U.S. fulfillment network are regular, fulltime employees.

Amazon also offers regular, full-time employees innovative programs like Career Choice, where it will pre-pay 95 percent of tuition for courses related to in-demand fields, regardless of whether the skills are relevant to a career at Amazon. The company recently announced the expansion of the program with the creation of dedicated, onsite classrooms at eight of its fulfillment centers across the U.S. The classrooms feature high-

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Parkland experts encourage early vaccination as flu season begins DALLAS – Fall not only brings cooler weather and football, it also marks the beginning of flu season that usually starts in October and can last through March or later.

Officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stress that this year’s flu vaccine is a good match for influenza strains expected this season.

Anyone can get the flu regardless of age, and it can have serious consequences. Anywhere from 5 to 20 percent of the U.S. population is affected by the flu virus every season and about 36,000 people die. It is especially important for women who are pregnant to get vaccinated since they are at a higher risk for complications from the flu. “The bottom line is vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your family against the flu,� said Donna Persaud, MD, Chief of Pediatrics at Parkland Health & Hospital System. “It boosts immunity and also reduces the severity of complications if someone does contract the flu.�

Dr. Persaud said studies have shown that children who are vaccinated have a 74 percent decreased risk of getting admitted to a pediatric ICU with flu-related illnesses and similar risk reductions were seen in adults and the elderly.

It’s important to get the vaccine early since it takes about two weeks for antibodies to develop in the body and provide protection.

That’s why Parkland’s Community Oriented Primary Care health centers are offering flu vaccines as part of the Walk-In Wednesday’s campaign. Dallas County residents can get flu

vaccines without having to make an appointment from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m. every Wednesday during fall and winter months. If they prefer, people can call 214.266.4000 to schedule an appointment.

Parkland accepts insurance, including Medicaid/Chip and Medicare. All children will be assessed to determine if they are eligible for the Texas Vaccines for Children’s immunization program. Patients who are enrolled in the Parkland Financial Assistance (PFA) program can get their vaccines covered at no or low cost. PFA members will be responsible for their payment dependent on the PFA level. For persons without health insurance, Parkland can provide financial screening. “Pregnant women with the flu have a greater chance for serious problems for their fetuses, including premature birth,� Patricia Chenault-Salisbury, MS, APRN, Clinic Manager at Parkland’s E. Carlyle Smith Jr. Health Center in Grand Prairie. Most major organizations such as the CDC, the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society of MaternalFetal Medicine encourage pregnant women to get vaccinated against the flu. “Some women fear that the vaccine will adversely affect their babies, but research has shown that there are health benefits for the unborn babies, and those benefits continue for up to six months,� Chenault-Salisbury said. “Flu shots have not been shown to cause harm to the mothers or their unborn children.�

To find the Parkland COPC health center nearest you, visit www.parklandhospital.com/locations

2015 Neighborhood Summit The City of Garland welcomes residents to attend the 2015 Neighborhood Summit from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at The Hyatt Place, 5101 N. President George Bush Turnpike.

This year’s conference aims to inspire attendees with practical and effective ways to make a difference in their respective neighborhoods. The event will encourage residents to start talking neighbor-to-neighbor and neighbor-to-City, to create a community that is full of life. Registration is $10 per person. For details and registration, visit GarlandVitalNeighborhoods.org.

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Garland brings home Video Production Awards The City of Garland brought home eight trophies from the 14th Annual Texas Association of Telecommunications Officers & Advisors (TATOA) Programming Awards in October.

The City of Garland received first place awards in five categories: Documentary – “Fire Class 47�

Public Education – “Park Politely Please�

Profile of an Organization – “Texas Made Here�

Public Service Announcement – “Park Politely Please�

Overall Excellence in Programming Garland earned second and third place in Magazine Format Series for “This Week in Garland� and “Garland Spotlight,� and third place in Event Promotion for “Healthy Living Expo.�

In addition to the awards, Garland Video Services Coordinator Dan Bach was appointed to the TATOA board as North Texas Region Representative. “We are gratified to be recognized by our peers statewide. Our creative staff strives to tell Garland’s story and help people learn more about our great community,� said Public & Media Relations Director Dorothy White.

Garland Fire Department recognizes Garland Police Officer Garland Fire Department’s Chief Raymond Knight has recognized Garland police officer Shaun Smith with the Public Safety Herosim Award. In late August, Officer Smith provided critical care to an injured civilian while awaiting medical assistance from the Garland Fire Department. Chief Knight described the incident in a letter written to the Garland Police Department, in which he commends Officer Smith “for going beyond the call of duty.�

 

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The brother from another planet LAST WORD

By Dr. Julianne Malveaux

When neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson started flirting for a Presidential run, I thought he had lost his mind. Now that he has jumped into the fray, opening his mouth one too many times, I know he has.

The problem? Too many people disagree with me. He raised $20 million in the last quarter, more than any of his competitors (of course, Donald Trump is self-financing his campaign). For an outsider, he has done extremely well, raising $31 million in just a few months.

Why are people supporting him? Many are signaling their disgust with Washington politics by supporting the nerdy neurosurgeon Carson, and caustic former CEO Carly Fiorina. In a recent CNN poll, Trump, Carson, and Fiorina beat more established candidates Marco Rubio, Jeb Bush, and Senator Ted Cruz. Those who bring up the rear of the field include Ohio Governor John Kasich, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, Senator Rand Paul, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, and New Jersey Governor Chris Cristie.

During the first Republican debate, I thought I was watching a tenperson episode in a stand-up comedy reality show.

The more substantive conversation at the “kiddie table� for those who polled lower than “front runners�, catapulted Carly Fiorina into the September 16 debate, where she handled the bombastic Donald Trump more forcefully than others.

Since that debate Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker and former Texas Governor Rick Perry have dropped out of the race. There are others who need to drop out. Given his position in the polls and his now-expanding pocketbook, Ben Carson is not likely to go anywhere. Will we be stuck with the brother from another planet as nominee, and possibly President of the United States?

Carson admits that he does not know what he is taking on. When asked how, as President, he would handle the hurricane that threatened the East coast on September 30, he responded, “I don’t know�.

Many of his other responses to questions mirror those of Donald Trump’s, which boil down to “we’ll figure it out�. The voters are expecting Carson or Trump to “straighten out� the government, trust because of their reputations, even they have no experience in running a country.

How can we trust people who would build walls between the US and Mexico, or who could not accept Muslims in government? How can we trust a prevaricator like Carly Fiorina who uses nonexistent videos as a talking point in her campaign?

The brother from another planet may be doing so well in the polls because he is pandering to predominately conservative white audiences with his extreme views.

His clear contempt for African Americans who are not in his corner is troubling. He says that the media has “manipulated� African Americans.

His comments seem to suggest that African Americans do not have minds of our own, and that we are open to manipulation.

Why didn’t he say that his white conservative allies are being manipulated by his homophobic, jingoistic comments?

Carson has said many of the things conservatives want to hear. He has described marriage as a union between a man and a woman, even as the LGBT

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community has waged a successful struggle for marriage equality. He has associated the gay community with “beastiality� and referenced marriage equality advocates with extreme groups like NAMBLA (North American Man/ Boy Love Association), which few support. He says homosexuality is “a choice� because people go to jail straight and come out gay. Some support him because he is unapologetically “politically incorrect�. But he crosses the line between being politically incorrect and being offensive, inhumane, and bigoted.

He would not trust a Muslim to be commander-in-chief. Half a century or so ago, there were fears that Catholic President John F. Kennedy might be unfit for office because of his religion.

The quote that catapulted Carson onto the public stage was one he made at the National Prayer Breakfast.

He described the Affordable Care Act (often known as Obamacare) as worse than slavery. President Obama was in the audience and Republicans applauded Carson for his audacity in confronting our President to his face. Since Carson had never been a slave (except, clearly, mentally), his comments were absurd.

Extravagant Events, founded by Lesia Ramsey, has been selected to provide event coordination services for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Dallas County Survivor’s Tent!

A consummate professional and Dallas socialite, Ms.Ramsey expressed excitement over her selection. “We are deeply honored, and our mission in this endeavor is to provide all who enter the tent with an experience of a lifetime,� she said. “We plan to roll out the pink carpet for breast cancer survivors and honor them as celebrities during a morning of splendor scheduled for October 17, 2015 before they take part in the race.�

Ms. Ramsey has elaborate plans for this all important event.

In addition to the glamour and glitz of pink carpet arrivals, attendees will experience photo opportunities, live broadcast interviews, engaging entertainment as well as feast on a breakfast in an upscale atmosphere with eye-catching dĂŠcor.

She says attendees will walk away with swag bags including a rally towel boldly stating: “Don’t SWEAT the small stuff‌I’m a SURVIVOR!â€? to carry with them on their journey.

The experience has to be memorable for participants, she said, because it is such an important cause. “Survivors are stars in our eyes and we look forward to celebrating our distinguished guests of honor,� she explained.

Komen Dallas County Survivor Tent sponsors include: Elaine’s Kitchen, Ann’s Gourmet Sweet Treats, Clownin’ Around, Thomas Financial, Radio Therapy with Terance J, DJ Diamond “K�, I Messenger, Texas Metro News, The Garland Journal, A-Plus Travel, Ameritex Vending, Texas Big Star Frisco, Henderson’s Chicken, Sophisticated Seconds, Mothers Opposing Bullying M.O.B., Progressive Moving Company, Phat Tuesday Daiquiri Shoppe, Cafe Mila, Tal Campbell Photography, Zemill, Eryk G Photography and Frisco ISDTV. Ms. Ramsey is the Founder of Extravagant Events, Custom Events & Wedding Planning. She has been involved in organizing events for over 20 years. Ms. Ramsey spends an extensive amount of time researching new vendors to constantly keep her company on top of trends, deals and new ideas.

Over the years she has been planning all types of events before she brought her expertise to Extravagant Events. She has the added benefit of having worked in other various sectors of special events.

She is naturally an extrovert bringing different themes, people and vendors together to create a truly memorable experience.

FROM THE CAPITAL

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

Often, the fact that the Clean Air Act was signed into law in 1970 after passing Congress by a strong bipartisan vote is forgotten.

By enacting this landmark legislation, the federal government took a stand for public health and against air pollution.

It was a move that was heralded on both sides of the aisle and applauded by the American people because it put the public’s interests first.

In the decades that followed, we saw substantial economic growth while enjoying a cleaner environment.

The fight to protect our environment didn’t end in 1970 though. President Obama is continuing this effort with the Clean Power Plan, which aims to transform the way we produce energy.

Unfortunately, just as has been the case with the Clean Air Act, the Clean Power Plan is not short on detractors.

The same individuals that cried foul and predicted the end of American competitiveness in 1970 are making the exact exaggerated claims today about the Clean Power Plan. This posturing is both ill-advise and without a prudent foundation.

I hear from some of my Republican colleagues that if the United States cuts its carbon emissions, it will have no impact on the global temperature or sea level rise.

Yet, that is not the reality. Any effort to reduce emissions will have an impact, and through our leadership we can challenge other nations to do the same.

As we heard from Chinese President Xi Jinping, China, one of our key competitors, has accepted this challenge and is introducing a cap-and-trade program that will undoubtedly spur innovation and economic growth.

I am most pleased with the work the

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Environmental Protection Agency is performing.

The agency’s top priority is to protect the health of the public and the planet, and I commend them for staying true to their mission in the face of unfounded and hyperbolic criticism.

So what are the facts? The Clean Power Plan is projected to save American families nearly $85 on their annual energy bill in 2030.

It will grow the solar and wind energy industries and make major advancements in energy efficiency across our economy.

Scientists have made it abundantly clear to lawmakers and industry leaders alike that climate change is here and we must work together to deal with it.

Without transforming our energy sources or reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, we will not be able to address the looming challenge of climate change.

The issue of addressing climate change should not be relegated to partisan bickering on the campaign trail or be restricted to academic discussions.

This will affect us all, and we all should be concerned.

Leaders in the faith community have also requested that Congress address climate change.

When Pope Francis spoke before a recent joint session of Congress, he called for “a courageous and responsible effort to redirect our steps and to avert the most serious effects of the environmental deterioration caused by human activity.�

The Pope stated, “I am convinced that we can make a difference, and I have no doubt that the United States — and this Congress — have an important role to play.�

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Is this Black Enough Rupert?

Quit Playin’ Vincent Hall

Vincent L. Hall is an author and award-winning columnist.

Keith Rupert Murdoch, or as I call him “RuPaul” Murdoch is either Satan or one of his shepherds.

I called him RuPaul because he manufactures “good” journalism dressed in drag. He professes that FOX News is “Fair and Balanced” but we know that they just dress up lies and insist that they are true.

Just like most Twits who take to Twitter, RuPaul Murdoch said just enough to feed his red meat masses and piss off the poor politically addicted liberals who don’t know how to ignore the ignorant Far Right.

“Ben and Candy Carson terrific.

What about a real black President who can properly address the Racial divide? And much else.”

Now y’all were pissed off about the “Real Black.” I got pissed off

because he had the nerve to say anybody could do more for the racial divide than he can.

White folks started and sustained American racism, they have to be part of the cure. As the Master of the biggest race plantation in America; FOX News, RuPaul Murdoch can influence more about race than Obama ever could.

Approximately 50% of Fox News junkies are over the age of 68. That’s good and bad because that means the other half is less than 68. So not only do we have racism’s old guard, but Fox is harvesting a whole new generation.

Murdoch’s sole purpose and most of his wealth is coming from the advertisers who sell billions to this group of xenophobes who reject anything that threatens White

superiority or promotes their fear of a “Black planet.”

In the “Rolling Stone Magazine’s scathing article entitled; “Rupert Murdoch is Deviant Scum,” writer Matt Taibbi renders the blistering details of how Fox News has ginned up a new and regal resurgence of racism and racists.

“Forget for a minute what Murdoch said. Think about the why.

Murdoch’s networks have already spent the last eight years hammering home this message to the whole world.

Fox News has constantly presented Barack Obama as a mongrel, a kind of Manchurian President, raised in madrassas and weaned on socialism, who hates white people and yearns to euthanize them.

The network spent years exhaustively building and tweaking Obama’s super villain persona, almost always employing this Two-Face theme. The president in Fox lore is superficially a polite, intelligent, “articulate” American

politician who sounds on the level. But in the end, Fox tells us, Obama will always be unable to control the envious, Christianfearing, success-hating African Marxist Terrorist in control of his subconscious.

Murdoch’s relentless message has been that Obama isn’t just impure, but overcompensatingly impure. He’s forever accusing the president of designing policies to redistribute white wealth as a means of proving his solidarity.

And when Fox talks about Obama’s race, the caricature is always that he’s a secret street hood straining uncomfortably in politician clothes.

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There was the time Eric Bolling talked about him “chugging 40s in IRE while tornadoes ravaged MO.” Or there was the time Brent Bozell compared him to a “skinny, ghetto crackhead,” or the time they called his 50th birthday party a “hip hop barbecue.”

Rupert Murdoch, a proud Australian, has spent seven to eight years finding every conceivable way to say that “Barack Obama isn’t one of us.”

But the deviant part about RuPaul Murdoch and Fox News is that once they’ve gouged you openly and with glee, they come right back in feigned sincerity with utterances of apology and regret.

“About 11 hours later, Murdoch tweeted an apology: “Apologies!

No offence meant. Personally find both men charming.”

Kiss my ass RuPaul Murdoch and if this President acted as “Black as Black folk wished he would,” he would invite you to kiss the south bound of his northbound mule.

Apologies to the “Real” RuPaul, but the metaphor was too tempting.

How to Reform the Criminal Justice System There is no question that the criminal justice system is broken. President Obama made that clear recently in his address to the annual convention of the NAACP in Philadelphia.

“The United States is home to 5 percent of the world’s population, but 25 percent of the world’s prisoners,” he said. “Think about that. Our incarceration rate is four times higher than China’s. We keep more

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people behind bars than the top 35 European countries combined.

“And it hasn’t always been the case – this huge explosion in incarceration rates. In 1980, there were 500,000 people behind bars in America – half a million people in 1980…

Today there are 2.2 million. It has quadrupled since 1980. Our prison population has doubled in the last two decades alone.”

On his visit to El Reno Federal Correctional Institution in Oklahoma, Obama said: “A primary driver of this mass incarceration phenomenon is our drug laws – our mandatory minimum sentencing around drug laws. And we have to consider whether

this is the smartest way for us to both control crime and rehabilitate individuals.”

He added, “…When we’re looking at nonviolent offenders, most of them growing up in environments in which the drug traffic is common, where many of their family members may have been involved in the drug trade, we have to reconsider whether 20year, 30-year, life sentences for nonviolent crimes is the best way for us to solve these problems.”

Of the 2.2 million people behind bars in 2012, nearly 1.5 million were in state and federal prisons and 744,500 were in local jails. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 38 percent of federal and state prisoners were Black, 35 percent were White and 21 percent were Latino.

How do we reform the criminal justice system?

The Sentencing Project, a Washingtonbased organization that works for sentencing reform, offering alternatives to incarceration and ending racial disparities, said a number of things can be done to end or reduce mass incarceration.

In its publication titled, “Ending Mass Incarceration: Social Interventions that Work,” the Sentencing Project stated.

“Preschool education for at-risk three and four year olds is also an effective prevention strategy…Head Start and other preschool programs produce both short-term and long-term benefits. This includes reduced engagement with the criminal justice system through the age of 27, along with positive

school outcomes and reduced need for social services.”

On juvenile justice, the report said, “Research shows that programs prioritizing family interactions are the most successful, probably because they focus on providing skills to the adults who are in the best position to impact the child’s behavior.”

The community also has a vital role to play.

“Studies have shown that organizational participation and informal social control mechanisms can address criminal violence at the neighborhood level,” the report said.

“Community participation can help in supervising and monitoring teenage peer groups through social networks that facilitate adult and youth interaction.”

In a July 14 letter to Rep. Jason Chaffetz, chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, the ranking member of the committee, a coalition of 60 organizations – including the Sentencing Project, Blacks in Law Enforcement of America, Families Against Mandatory Minimums, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, the National Council of Churches, the NAACP, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers – called for broad-based criminal justice reform.

“In its 2011 report to Congress, the U.S. Sentencing Commission found that mandatory minimum sentences disproportionately impact communities of

color and that African Americans received relief from mandatory minimum sentences least often, compared with Whites and Hispanics,” the letter noted.

The organizations urged Congress to support reform that: Changes current federal law that allows a person with two prior felony convictions to have a 10-year mandatory minimum sentence converted to a mandatory life sentence; Allows past criminal records to be sealed and removes the lifetime ban on persons convicted of drug felonies to receive federal benefits such as welfare and food stamps; Makes sentencing reductions passed in 2010 retroactive; Expands the Bureau of Prisons’ Compassionate Release Program and Expands time credited for good behavior.

“We note the importance of supporting initiatives that aim to assist in effective recidivism reduction and re-entry programming as well as provide opportunities for early release for individuals in federal prison,” the groups said. “Ninetyfive percent of incarcerated individuals will return to our communities, and in the interest of public safety, we must ensure that they are on a path for successful reintegration back into society while in prison and upon their release. It is a smart investment to implement expanded re-entry programming, given that evidence-based programs, job-training, and education can reduce recidivism and lead to better outcomes for individuals returning to their families and neighborhoods.”

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DAYES: Ask Pam about healthcare Q I’ve been on Medicaid for several months and drawing SSI from Social Security Administration (SSA).

I’ll be turning age 62 next month, I was informed by SSA that my SSI would go away because I’ll start drawing a Social Security Retirement check. Since my retirement income will be significantly greater than the SSI I’ll no longer be eligible for Medicaid assistance. I’m concerned about keeping some medical assistance so my question is will I get Medicare too when I turn 62 next month?

A - That depends; people are eligible to enroll in Medicare prior to age 65 only if they’re on Social Security Disability and have met the 24-month waiting period, or have a special condition. Check with the Social Security Administration to see when you will be eligible for Medicare.

If you find that you’re not eligible for Medicare yet, then you can always visit yourtexasbenefits.com or call 2-1-1, that’s if you live in Texas, to find what medical resources are available in your area.

Medicare Annual Open Enrollment period: October 15th thru December 7th.

The Affordable Care Act - Federal Marketplace Exchange – 2016 Open Enrollment period: November 1st 2015 thru January 31st 2016.

P A M E L A J. D A Y E S is a Licensed & Certified Health Insurance Agency serving North Texas area. She is passionate about learning and gaining knowledge in the area of HealthCare reform. She is devoted to passing on that knowledge in particularly to the Senior Market. Her expertise is in making Medicare clear and understandable.

I look forward to answering your questions.

Email questions to askpam@med-supps.com Follow me: Twitter: pjdayes Facebook: askpamdayes

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Ex-Wife Taking Up Too Much Time Ask Alma

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

Dear Alma, My husband was married very young, from the age of 20-22.

The marriage was a disaster and they divorced without having a conversation or even seeing each other in court. He didn’t contest it or show up to the court date. She recently found him on Facebook and asked if she could give him a call.

When he came and asked me about it, I said it would be ok. My husband and I are very close; we have successful adult children, and a lovely grandchild. We are very active in our church. I said yes, because we’ve had a wonderful life, a happy and loving 25 years of marriage.

I was ok with it at first, but lately they’ve been having long conversations on the phone and what I thought was going to be a one or two time thing, is still going on. He talks to her while I’m in the room. They seem to have a really good friendship building. My patience has run thin.

I recently told him the conversations need to stop and he said no.

She’s not married, lives in another state, and has cancer. He says he wants to be there for her, but I don’t think that’s his place. I trust my husband but I don’t trust her.

I think she is lonely and just reminiscing about my husband. I know I opened this can of worms but what do I do to put the lid back on. Should I threaten to leave and give him an ultimatum?

D.T. Tampa, Fla. TBT Tampa, It would never sit well with me to tell someone to leave a marriage of 25 years.

What may be a deal breaker for one, might not be for another. What I will say is, you are not the number one woman in your husband’s heart – right now. I know, I know, that’s a handful of hurt to hold, but honesty is what you get while sitting in the Ask Alma Café, and you my dear took a seat.

First and foremost, don’t ever offer an ultimatum, or you may find yourself unaccompanied. Giving an ultimatum to your partner is like offering a cold glass of pride and arrogance.

The offer of “my way or the highway” doesn’t give the other person a reasonable choice or viable option. You have one of two decisions to make. You can turn the other cheek and wait for this circus to pass through town, (‘cause we both know it will), or you can start to do what’s needed to regain your number one “I’m every woman-wife #1” status.

The choice is up to you.

Since your husband was honest enough to bring this to your attention and ask

for permission, I don’t think these long talks are a threat to your marriage. As you mentioned, she’s in one state and you guys live in another.

When one takes the time to finalize, wrap up life lessons and loose ends over the years, it can be cathartic. I think he’s trying to extend a more compassionate side of himself because she’s ill. Don’t fault him for that. Deal with him based on what he actually does, not what you’ve imagined him doing.

Mark my words, the rambles of reminiscing will begin to roll away, because at some point one of them will remember why they divorced in the first place. I anticipate that will be your husband. If you had asked me this question 20 years ago, I would have told you to tell him to get to steppin’ but I know better now.

Twenty-five years is a long time and as his wife, you’ve gotta dig in deep, do a better job of weathering this storm. Since it’s the first real tsunami in your relationship, lay down some rules but don’t grab your umbrella and run.

Tell him what’s on your mind, tell him how this situation makes you feel and ride it out. I’ve got a good feeling about your husband and I think he’ll revert with a sack of sorrys before you know it.

Be prayerful, exercise your patience and rely on your faith. You’ve invested 25 years of your life to this man and your family. Play to win in this game called marriage, and remember you’ve got a 25year home field advantage!

Alm

CALENDAR OCTOBER 22 DRUG PREVENTION RESOURCES, INC. 80TH ANNIVERSARY A celebration will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Dallas on October 22, 2015 to mark DPRI's eight decades of youth substance abuse prevention efforts. The public is invited to this ceremony.

Please contact Larry Tucker at 972.518.1821, extension 6323 or email ltucker@dpri.com for tickets. ******* "Young Frankenstein" The New Mel Brooks Musical Presented by C.O.R.P. October 22-25 Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced "Fronk-en-steen") inherits his family's estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchbacked side-kick, Igor (pronounced "Eye-gore"), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. "It's alive!" he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather's.

Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds. Show dates/times: Oct. 22 at 8 p.m., Oct. 23 at 8 p.m., Oct. 24 at 8 p.m., Oct. 25 at 2 p.m.

Tickets: $15 at GarlandArtsBoxOffice.com or 972-205-2790.

Plaza Theatre 521 W. State Street Downtown Garland 972-205-2790

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October 28

Women of God on Fire Conference 2015 It’s Not Over Yet, Hilton Dallas - Lincoln Center, 5410 LBJ Freeway.

For more information call, - www. womenofgodonfire.org

OCTOBER 29

Oak Cliff's Halloween Masquerade Ball From 8:00 PM to 11:55 PM CDT Jefferson Tower, 8th Floor 351 W. Jefferson Blvd. Dallas, TX 75208 Choose a mask and wear it well, so your true identity no one can tell...

Drink professionally-made cocktails all night!

Creative semi-formal attire.

Masks and costumes are highly encouraged.

October 23

Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center 6:30 Reception

October 25

The Multi-Grammy, Soul-Train and American Music award winner, Erykah Badu's long awaited one-woman show debuts in her hometown and at the institution where she trained and starred in major productions. It's Badu at her best. She'll dance, sing and invite audiences into her Baduism world of theatrical arts.

Thursday is Membership Night special for $18.50. Upon availability, TBAAL Members can purchase tickets at $18.50 until 5pm the day of the performance at the TBAAL Box Office Only. Any tickets purchased after 5pm will be at the regular list price. Other TBAAL membership discounts not applicable for this show. Hosted by TBAAL Board of Directors.

Thursday, Friday and Saturday October 29 31, 2015 @ 8pm Naomi Bruton Main Stage Dallas Convention Center Theater Complex 1309 Canton Street | Dallas, TX 75201 $40 Mezzanine // $45 Orchestra $100 Opening Night VIP Reserved Seating and Post Reception with Ms. Badu

AppreciationReception Sunday, October 25th from 5-6:30pm. For those who missed our 2nd Cruise With A Purpose/Dinner Cruise, you have a second chance. Come and meet and greet our fashion designers; Deidre Hardin

“Pole Spell” Pole’iticians’ Halloween Masquerade 7pm-9pm Richardson Location.

Put on your frightful or flirty devilish best and come Trick or Treat with Poleiticians Fitness

October 24

The City of Garland welcomes residents to attend the 2015 Neighborhood Summit from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Hyatt Place, 5101 N. President George Bush Turnpike. Registration is $10 per person. For details and registration, visit GarlandVitalNeighborhoods.org.

OCTOBER 30

Studio!. This is an event you do not want to miss! RSVP EARLY TO BE SURE ADMITTANCE!!!

This event is free to all Poleiticians Members and only $15.00 for non-members. Raffle tickets for the Pole Trick or Pole Treat event are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. ALL attendees MUST RSVP and will receive a confirmation code once booked. ALL attendees MUST complete a waiver upon entering the studio

October 31

KIPP Fall Festival Noon - 4 pm Where: Southwest Center Mall (formerly Red Bird Mall) Who: KIPP Truth Academy (KTA), KIPP Truth Parents as Partners (KTA PAP) and KIPP DFW Schools What: KTA, KTA PAP will join forces with KIPP DFW Schools to host our first Fall Festival and Student Recruitment Fair. The free family event will be held from Noon – 4pm in the Center Court of Southwest Center Mall on Camp Wisdom. The event will feature a vendor court, two bouncers, face painting, a photo booth, visits by Minnie and Mickie Mouse, games, costume contests, a lip symch battle between KIPP Truth Academy and KIPP Destiny Middle School, dance contests, and live entertainment on the Main Stage Contact: 214-927-9601 or ktaparents@gmail. com ******* Ghostbusters Come to the Library In the mood for a scary movie that's not too scary? The Garland Library will show Ghostbusters at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Central Library, 625 Austin St. The classic 1984 film follows three oddball scientists who set up their own ghost removal service.

The film is rated PG, but due to paranormal elements, this event is recommended for teens and adults. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Doors open 15 minutes prior, and no registration is required. Popcorn and water will be available while supplies last. Call 972-205-2502 for

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November 7

The Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) will host its 9th annual ART for ADVOCACY auction on Saturday, November 7, 2015, at F.I.G. (Fashion Industry Gallery), 1807 Ross Avenue, celebrating the transformative power of art therapy and honoring those who find expression through creativity.

The event will highlight 100 local and regional artists in a silent art auction, with a special guest performance by ISHI. ********** 25th Annual Sisterhood Luncheon, “Uncompromising Commitment to Community” 11:00am-2:00pm Radisson Hotel North-Fossil Creek 2540 Meacham Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76106 Tickets are available at http://www. fortworthdst.org/event-page.html on the event tab until November 1, 2015.

December 16

Tarrant County Mayor’s Luncheon, the Fort Worth Club benefitting UNCF.

April 2

HERB ALPERT & LANI HALL 8 p.m. Majestic Theatre The nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center and AEG Live announced today that tickets for the legendary Herb Alpert & Lani Hall will go on sale Friday, October 2 at 10 a.m. Herb Alpert and Lani Hall will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Majestic Theatre in downtown Dallas.

Center Members get access to the best available seats. Call Membership Services at 214-978-2888 or go to www.attpac.org/ support to join.

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and CEO of the NNPA, emceed the event.

Roland Martin was recognized for his work in broadcast media and dedication to Black news, and was the first honoree of the night to address the audience. “For folks who don’t know, I’ve actually run three Black papers. I’ve always made it clear that the first dollar I earned in media was from a Black newspaper. My first television dollar was from a company that was Black-owned,” he said.

“When I’m sitting in the White House with the president, I’m sitting representing Black media, not mainstream media.

I have never allowed White media to validate my skill set.”

Each of the honorees thanked the NNPA for its support and its dedication to Black Press leadership honorees (L-R) Rep. Donna F. Edwards keeping Black communities empowered and Rahiel Tesfamariam and informed. of conference attendees and Black Press “When I came into Congress, I said supporters. Misty Copeland, Roland Martin, we were going to do something Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (D- different. I said that we were Md.), Rahiel Tesfamariam, and A. Shuanise going to make our paper of Washington were the awardees for 2015, the record our Black newspapers,” NNPA’s 75th anniversary year. said Congresswoman Edwards.

Denise Rolark Barnes, chair of the NNPA “When we reach out in my office and publisher of The Washington Informer, … we reach out to our papers of along with Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., president record. When I decided I was

going to embark on this journey to the U.S. Senate, our paper of record on that decision was The Afro and The Washington Informer.”

Rahiel Tesfamariam, writer, activist, speaker, and founder of digital media platform, Urban Cusp, spoke on the Black Press’ role in social justice movements.

“The Black Press is a tool of liberation, is it not?” she asked the audience after accepting her award.

“Before I sit down, I want to ensure that we understand the power that we hold as Black press. Because at the end of the day, the power of words is the power of life and death, and that is the power of the Black Press.”

A. Shuanise Washington, president and CEO of the CBCF Inc., and Misty Copeland were unable to attend the reception.

CBCF vice president of communications and marketing, Shrita Sterlin-Hernandez accepted the award on Washington’s behalf, and Copeland sent her gratitude via video.

Several notables were also in attendance,

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including Congressmen Al Green (D-Texas) and Bobby Scott (D-Va.); Newport News, Va. Mayor McKinley Price; Sir Hillary McDonald Beckles, vice-chancellor of the University of the West Indies in Jamaica; Diane Watson, former U.S. ambassador and former Congressional representative, and many more.

Melanie Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, and Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake were also present and took a few moments to address and thank the crowd.

“I am here really to echo the comments that Roland [Martin] made, and to thank Black media for how you treated Baltimore during the unrest,” Mayor Rawlings-Blake said. “I can say that Black media was particularly supportive in so many ways to make sure that … the riots wasn’t the whole story of Baltimore. Thank you for making sure the whole story continues to be told in our communities.”

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Friends! Got Any Real Ones?

Spiritually Speaking

by James A. Washington Some of you are aware that I have a book coming out which is a compilation of many of these columns.

I came across this one and it still has quite an impact on me.

Hopefully, it will again for you. This is an effort to get you to define who your friends really are.

Who is it that you can absolutely depend on? I am one of those people who believe that you can determine this more in difficult circumstances than in situations where life is good and things are going well.

The bible is full of chapters and verse about friendship even unto death, if you can believe that.

John 15:13.

According to the bible friends love each other, do not forsake each other, and more than anything a friend can be trusted.

Even when a friend criticizes you, he or she is doing so to help, protect, build you up and yes correct you when they and you know you are dead wrong. “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.”

Proverbs 27:6.

My point about identifying and relating to true friends is pretty much a very basic concept. It just happens to be spiritually based.

When all hell is breaking loose in your life, will your friend(s) pray with you? Pray for you?

Will your friend(s) suggest maybe you ought to have a talk with the Lord?

Will he or she let you know where the answer lies for whatever ails you? Shame?

Addiction? Greed?

Pride?

Promiscuity? Whatever? By example, Job’s friend knew where he should turn.

“But if I were you, I would appeal to God; I would lay my cause before Him. He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted…” Job 5: 8-9.

Now whatever you think about the motives of Job’s friends, you got to give them credit for knowing where to seek help.

All I’m asking you is which one of your so called friends will point you in the right direction? I pray you have several, although one will surely do.

I can’t help but be reminded

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of Christ and the paralytic. Mark 2. Jesus Heals the Paralytic. I’m just moved to point out verse 5.

“When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, Son, your sins are forgiven.”

This is mind boggling to me. Jesus healed somebody because his friends had faith. Can you believe that?

The folk you hang out with may not be the folk who have faith in you. But the people who have faith, the ones who will take you and your problems to the Lord, are the ones He listens to; often times on your behalf.

Now I do not know about you but, these are the kind of friends I need. I also believe I have a couple in my life and I am very thankful for them. My question to you is can you identify those in yours.

If you cannot, then understand you are the reason for this particular column. No one should go through life without a friend who will pray for you if not with you and let you know, that’s what you should be doing also.

Mark 2 just lets us know that God pays attention to such things and values such friends.

Their love for you acknowledges their faith in Him and I think He welcomes them for their faith and you for bringing it out in them.

Now that’s something to shout about I think. But remember, if you do not have anyone in your life that fits this friend criterion, May God bless and keep you always.

Do you know this man?

POLICE have not apprehended Pookie the serial rapist.

We know he has attacked members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and there is a $5,000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers.

If you have ANY information, PLEASE call Crime Stoppers

Come on PEOPLE! Don’t you CARE?

Will it matter when it is your sister, mother, aunt or grandmotheror maybe YOU?

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Garland Journal Just log on to www.garlandjournal.com and subscribe to receive digital edition

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You don’t have to travel to find the

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Just log on to www.garlandjournal.com and subscribe

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Let’s spread awareness every DAY!

Statler Hilton Redevelopment Interior Finish-Out M/WBE Outreach TriArc Construction LLC, General Contractor are seeking local Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises subcontractors and suppliers for the Statler Hotel Project Subcontractor Opportunities Tape bed paint, doors, frames, hardware, flooring, carpet, wood, floor ceramic tile, stone tops glass, mirrors.

Thursday, October 29, 2015 2pm-4pm Location: Dallas City Hall 1500 Marilla St Dallas Texas 75201 Room L1FN (Parking is available a lots near and/or at City Hall street level for a fee) For additional information: Melissa Coates, 214-789-4810 Lionel Jaramillo, 214-549-3620 To RSVP for this event, please contact Demetria L Bivens, 214-484-2046 or demetria@consultantsdlb.com

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BILLY GLENN GREER Billy Glenn Greer was born on January 31, 1952 in San Antonio, Texas. He was one of seven children born to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Odis Greer.

He grew up in San Antonio Public School System, graduating from Phillis Wheatley High School in 1970. He expressed interest in business at an early age and went on to take business courses at Our Lady of the Lake University.

He quickly applied his knowledge and love of business and soon earned a title of entrepreneur/businessman across San Antonio. He owned several businesses to include a limousine service, t shirt shop, and nightclubs.

While each of these business ventures were extremely successful, he found his passion in the night club industry. He is still best known for his highly successful club, Reflections.

In 1997, he took his talents to Dallas, Texas where he continued his success in the nightclub industry for the following18 years.

Throughout this time, Billy coordinated the performances of several celebrities and was recognized by countless city officials for the contributions he had on the city of Dallas. His hard work and dedication will have a lasting impact to both cities Billy touched many lives and he has always had the unique ability to bring family and friends together through laughter and love. He has left each of us with life long memories.

Billy said farewell to this life on Saturday, October 10, 2015.

He leaves to forever cherish his memories: his children, William Greer, DaNishia Barton, and Zoe Blackburn; father, Odis Greer; sisters, Margaret Taylor (Erline), Erma Bullock, Linda Woodard, and Debra Freeman; six grandchildren, Dominuque Greer, Javon Greer,Resume: Daijah Barton, Dailani Barton, DaiAna Barton, and514-9553 DaiNya raylcarr@yahoo.com, (214) Barton; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

MARJORIE MANNEY ATKINS

1939-2015 Marjorie passed away, Tues., Oct. 13, 2015 in Dallas, Texas.

She was reared in Houston, (Sixth Ward), Texas.

Marjorie was educated in the Houston Public School System (Harper and B.T. Washington). She received her B.S and M.Ed. from Prairie View A & M University. Marjorie taught in the Houston I.S.D. and in the Dallas I.S.D. A dedicated member of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, she married Joe L. Atkins of Dallas. To this union was born Joseph B. Atkins. Marjorie was funeralized in Dallas, at the Good Street Baptist Church, Monday, Oct. 19, 2015. Arrangements entrusted to; Black and Clark Funeral Home, 2517 E. Illinois Ave., Dallas, Texas 75216. Published in Houston Chronicle on Oct. 17, 2015

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DWAINE ANTHONY THOMPSON Dwaine Anthony Thompson, affectionately known as Anthony by family and close friends, was born December 30, 1956 in Dallas, Texas to Barbara Jean Blackmon and

Hazel Benjamin Robinson.

As a child, Anthony spent a lot of time in Palestine, Texas with his grandmother, "Mother" whom he shared many smiles with and cherished dearly before returning home to live with his parents Mae Ollie Robinson and HB Robinson in Dallas - where he attended the Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church and Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Anthony was a happy child enjoyed playing football and basketball with his siblings - sister, Carlette Johnson and brothers - Wendell Robinson, Reginald Wright and Odell Thompson, Arthie Carlton Thompson (deceased), and Doug Thompson (deceased).

Anthony graduated from Skyline High School in 1975, where he served as the President of the Black People's Association, played football and ran track. While playing football he met and married his high school sweetheart, Janice Brooks. To this union, two lovely daughters were born, Moneek and Valencia. He attended Mountain View College and studied Audio/Video Communications. For 17 years, Dwaine was employed by Emory Air Freight and later Mitchell Mail Services/Pat Salmon and Sons inc. where he worked until his passing.

Dwaine was the proud member and director of the Children's Bible Hour at Marsalis Avenue Church of Christ

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for he taught the biblical principles of God. Dwaine remained very involved in the Christian ministry as he raised his children to be strong willed-free thinkers, appreciating their African heritage. As a part of this enlightenment, Dwaine became a committed member of the Junior Players After School Program called Discover Africa - where he provided African Cultural Arts teachings to the children in the community.

In the 1990s, Dwaine welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Dwala, whom Dwaine cherished. As Dwaine continued his African Heritage Journey, The Ayubu Kamau Sacred Drum and Dance Society had the accidental privilege of drumming on stage at the Million Man March Rally, at Howard University in Washington DC. Shortly after this exciting experience. Dwaine and ten friends founded a group called the Egbe Egunjobi Society (meaning their ancestors birthed us all) in 1995. This society came together to uplift and venerate our African ancestors. In August of 1996, this group traveled to Abeokuta, Nigeria where there were initiated into the Yoruba tradition to elevate of the God and ancestors. While in Nigeria he received the name Esudele Ifatosin Fagbenro. Esudele, meaning Esu comes home, was given to him because no one would ever suspect that he was not a native Nigerian (he appeared to be home) and Fagbenro - being the family name given to him by the Oluwo, or high priest in Ibara, Abeokuta. This group and this experience was Esudele's foundation into his African sensuality.

As a result of his love and respect for his culture, in 1997 he founded the Act of Change Saturday School and the Rites of Passage for Boys in Oak Cliff, Texas. The Act of Change was always available to the community for forums, meetings, theater practice and performances of all kinds. Esudele was adamant in his quest for knowledge of self, as well as having others learn about their true history by providing a venue for lecturers, historians, and educators to speak on the African Diaspora. Dwaine earned a key to the city of Corpus Christi, Texas as a token of appreciation for his many accolades in the community and numerous other awards from various organizations across the globe.

In 2001 Wayne married Bonnie Riley, and became the loving father of two boys - Zion and Billy.

He also leaves to cherish his memory, his children, his only grandson, Dominic Thompson, whom he called "Atu" - meaning this one is brilliant and a host of family members, friends, community loved ones, and the Act of Change organizations.

SPORTS NBRPA AND PARTNERS TEAM UP TO BRING NBA CARES YOUTH BASKETBALL AND MENTORING EVENT TO DALLAS NBA alums Sam Perkins, Johnny Newman, Sidney Moncrief, Willie Davis, Willie Norwood, Michael Ray Richardson and Morlon Wiley to participate CHICAGO, ILL. – – The National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA), the only alumni association comprised of former NBA, ABA, Harlem Globetrotters and WNBA players, will bring its successful Full Court Press: Prep for Success youth basketball and mentoring program to Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Church on Saturday, October 24, alongside its partners from the National Basketball Association (NBA), Police Athletic/Activities League (PAL) and Leadership Foundations.

As part of this very special collaboration with the NBA and its NBA Cares Initiative, seven former NBA standouts will be

working with local youth, including: Sam Perkins: NBA All-Rookie First team; Named Vice President of player relations for the Indiana Pacers; Played for Mavericks, Lakers, SuperSonics, Pacers.

Johnny Newman: 16-year professional basketball career; Played for Cavaliers, Knicks, Hornets, Nets, Bucks, Nuggets and Mavericks; Virginia Sports Hall of Fame inductee.

Michael Ray Richardson: Four time NBA All Star; Two time NBA All-Defensive First Time member; Led NBA in steals three times; Led NBA in assists in 1980; Played for Knicks, Warriors and Nets.

Morlon Wiley: 11-year professional basketball career; Played for Mavericks, Magic, Spurs, Hawks and Heat; Former assistant coach for Magic.

Sidney Moncrief: Five time NBA All Star; Two Time NBA Defensive Player of the

Year; Played for Bucks and Hawks; Analyst for Milwaukee Bucks; Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame inductee.

Willie Davis: Played in the ABA for the Texas Chaparrals.

Willie Norwood: 7-year professional basketball career; Played for Pistons, SuperSonics, and TrailBlazers.

All participating youth will be preregistered by the NBRPA, PAL and Leadership Foundations – the event is not open to the general public.

Full Court Press: Prep for Success is a single-day youth basketball and mentoring clinic for underserved boys and girls, ages 10-16, held in cities across the United States and abroad.

The program is designed to introduce participating youth to positive role models in both basketball and life, with equal time spent on the basketball court, in the

classroom and at a mentoring roundtable as part of a robust curriculum. Full Court Press: Prep for Success is a joint initiative of the NBRPA, NBA, PAL and Leadership Foundations as part of the NBA Cares initiative. JobsyWobsy adds a secondary life skills component of introductory resume-building and understanding of the job market.

This touring program visits 10-15 cities annually and includes former professional basketball players as coaches and mentors in each session.

Mentoring classroom periods address topics relevant to each community and are taught by community leaders from Leadership Foundations and PAL. The mentoring roundtable in each session follows an NBA Cares template and falls in line with the White House’s “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative.

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SAY NO TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CITY LOCAL TRUCK DRIVER

TRUCKING 519 N. Cedar Ridge Dr., Suite #7 Duncanville, TX 75116 www.mycrossroadtruck.com We are seeking Local City Drivers who must have a Class A - Commercial Driver License.

NOTE: All Drivers must have a clean background (no felonies or misdemeanors) and at least one year driving experience with a clean MVR. Must have medical card, valid DL, SSC card, DOT card and must pass a required physical and drug screening.

Driver should have a minimum of one year of driving experience in the last 3 years and 5 years of driving experience in the last 10 years. Must be 21 years of age and have a required High School Diploma/GED. Minimum Requirements Driver’s License Type: Class A - Commercial Commercial Driver’s License Endorsement: X - Combination of N and H T - Doubles/Triples Between $900.00 /WK and $1,000 / WK. Rotating Shift - home daily. Work week - full time 30-45 hours.

Additional details: We are looking for drivers who are safe and will not have customer complaints. Driver must be free of accidents, service violations, and accident services.

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