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Vahnita Loud assumes regional IOTA post Psi Chapter continues to shine internationally

Vahnita D. Loud is Iota Phi Lambda Sorority’s newly installed Southwestern Regional Director. Ms. Loud was installed at the 88th Anniversary National Convention in Long Beach, CA. Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc. is a national business and professional women’s organization.

Ms. Loud, a 32-year member of Psi Chapter, has worked effectively as Assistant Regional Director and Chapter President.

She has also served as National and Regional Committee Chairs. As a proven leader and an enlightened professional; Ms. Loud states, “I am truly honored as I look forward to the opportunity to continue strengthening the Southwestern Region and working for the good of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc.” She will be standing on the shoulders of many great trailblazers before her in-

Juanda Wallace, Past SWRD passing the torch to Current SWRD Vahnita Loud

cluding her sister, Ms. Juanda Wallace. Ms. Wallace served as the Southwestern Regional Director from 2002-2006.

Ms. Loud retired after 32 years from Del-

ta Airlines where she was a Supervisor and Communications Liaison to over 7,000 employees. She is a graduate of East Texas State University (now Texas A&M University), Commerce, TX and she resides in Dallas, TX. Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., a national business and professional women’s organization, seeks to (1) unite in a sisterhood qualified business and professional women, (2) promote increased interest in business education among young women in high school and college through planned programs and scholarships, (3) encourage leadership development through educational opportunities, and (4) establish and promote civic and social service activities for youth and adults. For more information, visit www.iota1929.org

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae- presents "Old School vs.

New School Step Show” The Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Division presents the "Old School vs.

New School Step Show" featuring alumni groups vs. undergrad/youth groups competing for bragging rights on who steps the best.

The event will be Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center - 2901 Pennsylvania Ave. - Dallas, TX 75215 7:00 - 9:15 PM (doors open @ 6:30 PM). This promises to be a great family friendly event highlighting organizations of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC) and community. Local dance group Xplosive Dance Company featured on the Lifetime Network's show, "Bring It!", will perform.

Local dignitaries, personalities, and small businesses will also be highlighted. Awards will be given for best Old School, best New School, and best Overall step team. Proceeds will benefit MDA's scholarship efforts. Pre-sale

tickets ($10-15) may be purchased at https:// tinyurl.com/y76pgxg9 ' or https://www. eventbrite.com/e/step-show-old-school-vsnew-sc…' . *No tickets will be sold at the door.

The Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was chartered on August 8, 1985 on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.'s Greek row and has been a pillar of South Dallas for over thirty years.

The chapter's motto is Moving Delta Ahead.

MDA focuses on Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service through community projects promoting Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.'s Five Point Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development,Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement.

For more information contact: Leah N. Alexander (972) 365-9590 Email:leahnalexander@ yahoo.com

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The Man with the Plan - Chuck Smith 1935-2017

Credited with launching many careers and using his insight to build stations that dominated the market, Chuck Smith’s life and contributions will be celebrated Saturday, November 4, 2017, 4p.m. at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas.

Charles "Chuck" Smith was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi to James and Mary Smith. He grew up in Milwaukee, WS., where as a teenager, Chuck's love of music led him to become a DJ at the local YMCA, which ultimately led him to become a DJ at 1590am WAWA radio station.

As an adult he relocated briefly to Memphis, Tenn. where he worked at WDIA radio. In 1970, Chuck was part of a team hired to start a new radio station in Dallas, TX. for Service Broadcasting Corporation.

Hired as the Music Director, he was eventually promoted to General Manager and remained with KKDA-AM and K104FM for 42 years.

During Chuck's tenure with KKDA his leadership, guidance and mentoring helped to shape the careers of many up and coming young men and women in the African-American communities of DFW, who went on to become successful entertainers, entrepreneurs, politicians, and more. Some of those names include some of the biggest names in the broadcast business.

He was the brainchild of “the music you grew up listening to” and was always ahead of his time. He was instrumental in bringing “community talk radio” to the Dallas Ft. Worth area, especially geared towards people who felt that they had no voice.

One of D-FW’s most popular radio personalities, Willis Johnson, sums up the expressions of many: “I can’t say enough about Chuck. He was more than an employer for me, he was a mentor and extended father. We argued a lot, but we

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which helped define Black Radio in Dallas/Ft.Worth which led K104fm to the Number 1 Radio Station (among all stations in Dallas Ft. Worth) for several years.

Here are some expressions from those who knew him: Mr Chuck Smith took a Big chance in bringing me to K104 back in the late 80s coming from a community radio station KNON 90.9fm. He gave me a chance to work at one of the Top Notch Stations in Dallas. ~ Nippy Jones I will miss you greatly Chuck; you hired me and taught me how to take my career seriously. I will miss those very very very very long air check meetings. ~ Y-vonne St. John

also strategized and won a lot together.

My 35-plus years with him were special both professionally and personally.

“He was the creator of many ideas that are still in place in the Dallas/FW community today and his fingerprints in radio are all over America. So many of us were impacted by his leadership and influence....

Thanks Chuck.”

Many said that with Chuck Smith you could express your opinions without fear of retaliation. He was a quiet giant in the radio industry and many owe their careers and success to him. There was always an open door to Chuck to hear the knowledge and the wisdom of someone who didn’t want the public accolades but didn’t mind sharing with you to help you grow!

Chuck leaves his wife Pearl, Sons Todd (Dena), Turhan (Raquel) and Ian, 7 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild to remember his love and words of wisdom from this day forward.

His extended Service Broadcasting family and friends remember him fondly as the "Man with the Plan" behind many of the antics and schemes

Chuck was a uniquely brilliant man. I worked with Chuck and DJ Tom Joyner at KKDA- AM in the mid-seventies as the 22 yr. old news director. ~ Noah Lord Nelson Thank you Chuck for everything you taught me.

You will be missed a lot.

~ Sam Putney

Mr. Chuck Smith was a major influence on my broadcasting career. I worked at K104 in 1977-1978 and went on to become PD at KZEY, Tyler,Tx and General Manager at KIOU AM Shreveport,La. I thank Mr. Chuck Smith for believing in me.

~ Al Hall

Chuck hired me when I was still in college to do the news at Soul Socking 73. This was my first big opportunity. He taught me much and I am proud to have worked for this giant in broadcasting. Rest In Peace man with the plan, boss, chief. ~ Ruth Allen Ollison A Celebration of his life will take place on November 4, at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters located at 1309 Canton St., Dallas at 4pm.

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Dallas Vet Center to Hold 2nd Annual Resource Day

What: Dallas Vet Center 2nd Annual Resource Day When: Friday, December 1, 2017 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Where: Dallas Vet Center 8610 Greenville Avenue, Ste 125 Dallas, Texas 75243 Who: Military (Active, Guard, Reserve), Veterans and Veteran Family Members only If you want to attend you must pre-register on EventBrite here.

Or call the vet center at 214-3615896 Background:

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source Day. This event is for Veterans and their families to address their needs and provides an opportunity to speak with representatives from various area entities to include VA, Federal, State, Community, Legal, Education, and Non-Profit providers and services. This includes Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve. This allows for networking opportunities amongst Veterans and multiple organizations.

If you plan to attend, please register as "Veteran or Family Member" to RSVP. Please register for each individual that plans to attend. Register on Eventbrite. You can also call the center at 214-361-5896 to register and/or RSVP. If you are interested in par-

ticipating as an organization, please register as "Vendor or Provider" to RSVP. Please register once per organization.

Confirmation and additional questions will be emailed upon receipt of your registration requests. Due to the nature of event, vendors must be Veteran-oriented services.

tary to civilian life. The Dallas Vet Center is open Tuesday - Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday and Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and the 3rd Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. – 5p.m. The Dallas Vet Center is one of four Vet Centers in the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex.

The Dallas Vet Center opened its doors in December 1982.

It is located approximately 28 miles north of the VA North Texas Health Care System. Vet Centers are located outside of the hospital and are openly accessible without appointments. Vet Centers provide a wide range of psycho-social services to eligible war-zone Veterans and their families in their efforts to make successful transitions from mili-

Established in 1979, the Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Center program operates a system of 300 community based counseling centers nationwide. All veterans who served in combat and veterans who have been exposed to Military Sexual Trauma are eligible for care at a VA Vet Center at no cost, as are their families who are impacted by the veteran’s readjustment difficulties.

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Community Calendar

November 3

Klassic 80’s - A Night to Remember Gilley’s Dallas 8 : 0 0 p m 9:00pm Here we go with the 80’s!

Join the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Omicron Mu Omega Chapter as we partner with the Legacy of Service Foundation to host the “Klassic 80’s – A Night to Remember”.

Pull out your elegant and flashy 80’s attire, fluff up your hair, and come ready to party!

ST. LUKE “COMMUNITY” UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TO SPONSOR “BE BETTER” WOMEN’S CONFERENCE NOV. 3-5 The Sisters Serving Christ Women’s Ministries of St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church invite women from across the Metroplex to the church’s 2017 “Be Better” Women’s Conference, Friday through Sunday, November 3-5, 2017. The conference will feature workshops and speakers sharing guidance and strategies women can use to improve themselves personally, financially, and in the areas of health, spirituality and relationships.

5710 E. R.L. Thornton Freeway.

Conference registration is $50. More info is available at www.stlukesscwm.org, or by calling the church at (214) 821-2970.

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Lone Star Park is the place to be on Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4, to watch and wager on the 34th Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships. For the first time ever the Breeders’ Cup is being held at the historic Del Mar Thoroughbred Club “Where the turf meets the surf” in sunny Del Mar, California. Every race from the two day event will be simulcast live right here at the Grand Prairie track, so fans can watch & wager as if they were there.

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***** The 2017 Breeders’ Cup features 13 Grade 1 races with purses and awards totaling more than $28 million. The first Breeders’ Cup race is Friday, November 3, at 4:25 p.m. (CDT) and it’s the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf. The first Breeders’ Cup race on Saturday, November 4, is 1:20 p.m. (CDT) and it’s the $2,000,000 14 Hands Winery Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies.

Me. Dinner will be served and entertainment will be provided by a lovely choir of Japanese women. Requested donation is $25 per person. Proceeds will go to support the WFWP Schools of Africa.

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Saturday, Nov. 4, has been slated Jarvis Community Day and includes an Arts and Crafts Fair, Community Health Fair, Children’s Village and musical entertainment. Cost for the concert is $50 for floor seating and $30 for balcony. For ticket information, call (903) 730-4890, Ext. 3003.

19th annual Women’s Symposium “Defining and Redefining Our Stories: Stepping Up to a Healthier Lifestyle” University of North Texas Gateway Center Ballroom 35 8001 North Texas Blvd., Denton. Tickets $45 Call 214-277-9982 Women’s Federation for World Peace (WFWP), is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2017.

Here in the United States, chapters across the country are joining the celebration by hosting programs in their respective communities.

WFWP Texas Chapter Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, November 4th, 2017, from 5 to 8 PM will feature honoree Verna Melton. Doors open for registration at 4 PM at the DFW Family Church,1710 W. Airport FWY, Irving, TX 75062.

The theme of the celebration is Igniting a Culture of Heart—Peace Starts with

RECEPTION & BOOK SIGNING On the Jury Trial, Principles and Practices for Effective Advocacy.

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UNT Dallas College of Law 1901 Main Street Dallas, Texas Valet Parking Provided

Co n g re sswom an Eddie Bernice Johnson presents the 2nd Annual Senior Living Conference “Healthy Choices for Healthy Living” 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Grand Hall Banquet Facility Lancaster Recreational Center 1700 Veterans Memorial Parkway Lancaster, TX 75134

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PGA HOPE – Helping Our Patriots Everywhere – Golf Program in Dallas, TX Established for Military Veterans to Tee-it-Up Cedar Crest Golf Club in Dallas, TX to Host Golf Programming that Supports Rehabilitation for Military Veterans with Disabilities; PGA HOPE Program in Collaboration with Department of Veteran Affairs 2:00 PM, Cedar Crest Golf Club, 1800 Southerland Ave, Dallas, TX 75203

November 9 Sen. Royce West hosts community forum on the Church and Economic Development at 6:30pm at Paul Quinn College.

Panelists include Pastor Rickie Rush, Dr. Freddie Haynes, Dr. Jerry Christian, Dr. Ronald Jones, Dr. Stephen Nash and Councilman Tennell Atkins

November 10 BOOK LAUNCH

The Metropolitan Dallas Alumnae

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017 Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., in partnership with the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Division presents the “Old School vs. New School Step Show” featuring alumni groups vs. undergrad/youth groups competing for bragging Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center - 2901 Pennsylvania Ave. - Dallas, TX 75215 from 7:00 - 9:15 PM (doors open @ 6:30 PM).

$40 Limited Tastings (Souvenir Wine Glass to first 100 tickets purchased) $60 Unlimited Tastings & Souvenir Wine Glass At-the-Door - Purchased after 11/8 and at the door on the day of the event $50 Limited Tastings $70 Unlimited Tastings & Souvenir Wine Glass

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GUN SENSE FORUM OPENS DIALOGUE ON CRITICAL ISSUE

Stork’s Nest Charity Fund of Dallas presents 12th Annual Taste of Blue 7:00pm to 11:00pm Gemstone Banquet Hall @ Park Plaza Towers - 9th floor 13111 N. Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75243 Pre-Sale - Purchased before 11/8 11:59pm

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11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Disciple Central Community Church, 901 N. Polk Street #101, DeSoto, Texas

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November 13 Parkland Diabetes Awareness Day event times and locations are: Monday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Bluitt-Flowers Health Center 303 E. Overton Road, Dallas, TX 75217 Tuesday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Southeast Dallas Health Center Atrium (1st floor) 9202 Elam Road, Dallas, TX 75217

November 18 People’s Community Information Series: JUSTICE FORUM 11:30am-1:30pm

I Messenger Judge Cheryl Lee Shannon, Judge Brandon Birmingham, Judge John Creuzot, District Clerk Felicia Pitre 3119 Pine Street LUNCH SERVED ******* During November, Parkland is offering two free diabetes awareness events open to the public featuring Parkland diabetes team members presenting information on a variety of topics including medications for diabetes, insulin and glucose monitoring, foot care, eye care, nutrition and cooking demonstrations, along with free giveaways and healthy snacks.

Legendary Writer/Film Director Charles Burnett will be the featured guest at the 24-Hour FilmFeast, at 4:30 p.m., Nov. 18, 2017 at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, 1309 Canton Street., Dallas, Texas, 75201.

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FREAKIN’ EATS

Blending food with extreme entertainment

Photos and Story By Eva D. Coleman

It started with Shhh... don’t tell. Well...the secret’s out!

Celebrity chef Tre Wilcox’s Don’t Tell Supper Club is a hot new spot in downtown Dallas.

Nestled in a corner at 2026 Commerce Street, the red carpet and stanchions leading up to the doors of the establishment give one an impression that something exclusive is going on inside.

Stepping in you’ll notice decor you can’t help but canvas and hope to explore.

The hostess staff up front greets each person with a smile and genuine pride.

“I love working here and coming to work every day,” hostess Alexandra Nicole Piland said. “I had my birthday party here one day and started working here the next,” she shared.

I later discovered that she had previously applied...so it wasn’t as surprising as I’d originally thought.

Freakin’ Eats New Dallas venue blends food with extreme entertainment.

What was refreshing was the amount of care she gave, which could have resulted from her experience of being a customer first.

After being seated, a complimentary drink they call “mooze booze” is placed in front of you.

When asked what was in it, the waitress smiled and replied, “It changes daily, just something to sip on while you wait.”

A free alcoholic beverage? Now that’s

classy.

It’s dark. It’s loud.

Don’t expect to tell your date across from you, or guests of a large party, anything. Just take it

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all in, order from the menu and eat... all while enjoying live music on stage, acrobatics and magic shows in between sets and the magician making his way throughout the room.

He swallowed a sword, and asked me to pull it out!

The magician was friendly and engaging.

As I pulled the long sword from his mouth, I couldn’t dare look at him! I felt the movement though...it definitely did not feel like a cheesy retractable one.

Each food item that came out was plated beautifully. Great tastes followed. I highly recommend the Grilled Wild King Salmon with Spicy Chipotle Jack Cheese Grits and Tequila Lime Sauce!

The private and VIP spaces are divine, including a second floor with stunning decor and eclectic views.

Visit Don’t Tell Supper Club for the good food, stage and table-side entertainment. Tell whomever you visit with and others what you think about it after you exit the doors. www. donttellsupperclub. com

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Four Star Foolishness!

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Kelly on Monday said, ‘the lack of an ability to compromise led to the Civil War.’” Speaking to Fox News, Kelly

By Vincent L. Hall offered a view of history in which both sides of the Civil War — a Donald J Trump may be the salt- pro-slavery Confederacy and the iest cracker in the barrel, but he is opposing Union — were made up by no means the only saltine in or around the Oval Office. Trump espouses veiled racist and oppressive leanings that have become germane to the Republican Party for which he serves as the titular head.

Trump’s senior sage and soother John Kelly chose the safe haven at Fox News to beat his chest again.

You know FOX NEWS aka Fixed On Xenophobia- News to Encourage White Supremacy.

Fox News is the home and head- of “men and women of good faith.” quarters of alternative facts and outKelly’s views echoed those of right fiction. his boss, President Donald Trump, It didn’t take a four alarm fire to who claimed that “both sides” were get the “Four Star” General to dou- to blame after violence broke out ble down on his unwillingness to during a white supremacist ralatone for the lie he told on Florida ly in Charlottesville, Virginia that U.S. Representative Frederica S. claimed the life of an anti-racism Wilson. protester.

Kelly obviously believes that de“There are certain things in histofending the President’s honor in ry that were not so good and other deference to honoring his own oath things that were very, very good,” was proper and in order.

Kelly said. “I think we make a misParenthetically, this interview take as a society, and certainly as should serve as due notice and re- individuals, when we take what is minder to all of you “Progressives” accepted as right and wrong, and go that the legacy of Robert E. Lee and back 100, 200, 300 years or more the growing number of Neo-Con- and say, ‘What Christopher Columfederates are here to stay for at least bus did was wrong.’” another two generations.

You think general Kelly? We don’t NBC News reported it in this way. have to wait 100 years to say that “White House Chief of Staff John Segregationists like Strom Thur-

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mond and Bull Connor aren’t worthy of street names or statues. And by the way, Donald Trump Boulevard, even a century from now will be a hard sale.

General Kelly’s outburst caught everyone by surprise. However, Kelly’s collusion with Trump to obfuscate and detract do not render the truth invalid. Grandmother used to say; “You can’t argue with the truth…Fool.”

We are watching as some very powerful men have been ‘outted’ as sexual deviants and abusers. Just like in the case of race relations, if we are at a crossroads in terms of gender in this nation, the time has come for us to confront patriarchy and warped patriotism. We can’t continue to go along to get along.

Everyone thought, present company included, that General Kelly would be able to deter Trump from his path of narcissism, ignorance and brinksmanship…But alas…we was wrong. Kelly apparently shares Trump’s insolence and disrespect.

Kelly held his ground Monday: ”Oh, no,” Kelly said. “No. Never.

Well, I’ll apologize if I need to. But for something like that, absolutely not. I stand by my comments.”

John Kelly wears the prestige and prominence that comes with being a Four Star General. That’s commendable. Likewise he wears the stain that comes with Trump. That’s four star foolishness!

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

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2017 HBCU Homecoming schedule* in alphabetical order:

Alabama State University Visitor: Miles College Location: ASU Stadium, Montgomery, AL Date: Nov. 24, 2017 | 3 PM Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Visitor: Alabama State University Location: O’Shields Stevenson Stadium, Cheyney, PA Date: Nov. 23, 2017 | 3 PM Jackson State University Visitor: Alabama State University Location: Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium, Jackson, MS Date: Nov. 4, 2017 | 2:00 PM

Shaw University Visitor: Saint Augustine’s Location: Durham County Stadium, Durham, NC Date: Nov. 4, 2017 | 12:00 PM alphabetically listed

Paul Quinn College Dallas, TX November 4

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Southwestern Christian College Named Grand Prize Winner of First Ford HBCU Drive2Greatness National Contest - With a campus population of 125 students, and garnering more than 114,000 points, Southwestern Christian College has been awarded the Ford Ultimate Homecoming Takeover grand prize, valued at $150,000 - First-, second- and third-place honors were awarded to Concordia College Alabama, Stillman College and Texas Southern University, who will share a prize pool of $90,000 for STEAM programming at their schools

in 2018. To help celebrate this historic victory, actors Jasmine Guy and Kadeem Hardison of "A Different World" will visit the campus on Saturday to take part in a community-wide celebration.

Three runner-up schools will receive funding to support programming geared toward science, technology, engineering, arts and

- "A Different World" stars Jasmine Guy and Kadeem Hardison to visit Southwestern Christian College campus Nov. 4 as part of community-wide award celebration

Culminating eight weeks of a nationwide competition where students, alumni and supporters of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) cast votes for their favorite school, Southwestern Christian College, located in Terrell, Texas has been named grand prize winner of the first Ford HBCU Drive2Greatness program.

Southwestern Christian College, Concordia College Alabama, Stillman College and Texas Southern University receive top placements in 2017 Ford HBCU Drive2Greatness national contest.

In addition to yearlong bragging rights, the college will receive Ford's Ultimate Homecoming Takeover experience, valued at $150,000, on its campus

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mathematics initiatives.

First place and $50,000 will be awarded to Concordia College Alabama in Selma, Alabama. Second-place winner Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, will receive $25,000. Located in Houston, Texas Southern University will be awarded $15,000 as the third-place winner.

"Congratulations to Southwestern Christian College on its historic victory in the inaugural Ford HBCU Drive2Greatness contest!" said Jennifer

Edwards, Ford multicultural communications manager.

"With broad participation across our HBCU campuses, the Drive2Greatness campaign represents more than a contest, serving as an important forum to spotlight Ford's legacy commitment and support of this vital higher education community."

The 2017 Ford HBCU Drive2Greatness national program kicked off Labor Day weekend at the Tom Joyner Family Reunion in Orlando, Florida, where Florida A&M University was awarded $10,000 to support its STEAM initiatives.

The program encouraged students, alumni and supporters to earn points for their favorite school through online voting, including via social media platforms using a Ford-dedicated hashtag for each school.

The program was also supported through a partnership with national morning show hosts Tom Joyner and Rickey Smiley – two longtime Historically Black Colleges and Universities advocates who are committed to helping African American students go further in their studies and careers.

"The Drive2Greatness program is just one more way Ford continues in its efforts to partner with local communities to go further as a company when it comes to our commitment to higher education, Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the growth of African American students," said Edwards.

To illustrate what awaits the grand prize winner, Ford showcased a preview of the Ultimate Homecoming Takeover with a weeklong series of activities that included a fashion show, DJ battle, empowerment expo, a lunch and learning mentoring session, student and alumni rideand-drives, a tailgate party and other activities on the campuses of Morehouse College and Spelman College in Atlanta last month.

To join in on the social conversation, follow #FordHBCU.

About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.

Ford employs approximately 203,000 people worldwide. For more information regarding Ford, its products and Ford Motor Credit Company, please visit www.corporate.ford.com .

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Boyfriend Doesn’t Help Enough

Ask 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

Dear Alma: My name is K. I’ve been with my boyfriend almost four years.

He works but doesn’t make enough to help me.

He MAKES UP for it though in EVERY OTHER AREA, and he’s also a little controlling.

He’s taken my engagement ring from me three times and I went and bought my own replacement ring and he told me that NO OTHER RING should be on that finger, and made me take it off.

Should I continue in this relationship? Oh and YES I Do Love him.

Anonymous Dear Anonymous, Well K, it depends. Yes if you’re 16 and no if you’re 26.

Newsflash!

Your boyfriend isn’t ready to get married and neither are you.

When you love someone and you’re ready to commit, you don’t take back the ring every time

there’s a problem.

And you especially don’t go out and get a replacement ring, frontin’ to your friends, so they don’t see the real deal, ain’t got no skills, you’re dealing with.

What your partner offers, is who they are. You can’t change, transform or rearrange anyone.

Wise up to the truth of your relationships, otherwise you’re living in the fantasy of what you want your life to be Alma

Engagement Drama Dear Alma, I am going to a wedding away next weekend between two of my crazy friends.

They’re great people, but the engagement has been full of drama and I’m not sure they’re actually going to stay together.

I waited too long to get a gift, and everything on the registry’s out of my price range at the moment.

Is it out of question for me to wait, like six months to see if the marriage sticks before splurging on some china from Crate & Barrel or whatever?

What should I do?

G.M., Washington D.C. I know you aren’t supposed to answer a question with a question, but, what does the couple staying together have to do with your gift giving?

That’s because technically, traditional wedding etiquette allows you up to a year following the wedding to send a gift.

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