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Message to the People...

I MESSENGERCheryl Smith, Publisher

Established 2011

IMESSENGER is a tribute to Le Messager, founded by Cameroonian journalist Pius Njawe and The Messenger, an independent magazine, founded by labor activist A . Philip Randolph and economist Chandler Owen.IMESSENGER is committed to informing, inspiring, enlightening and provoking thought in a forum that is international. Submissions for publication consideration may be submitted to www.myimessenger.com.

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Please stop!As young children, my brother and I issued an ultimatum of sorts to my mother. Fortunately for us she realized that we were speaking out of love and so she fought back the urge to inflict bodily harm because we had violated an important code that stated: “children are to be seen, not heard; and come when called.” We wanted her to stop smoking and so as 4th and 5th graders we informed her that we would no longer purchase cigarettes for her. You see, back then children could buy cigarettes. It was decades later before she would quit the nasty habit. I recall her saying that she didn’t realize how bad the odor was as she talked about the damage cigarettes did to her, causing her enormous pain as she dealt with COPD as a result. She was 79 when she transitioned, last June. Another dear friend, businessman Comer Cottrell had harsh words for the day he began smoking and while he too stopped, the damage had been done. At the age of 82, he passed last month. And, years ago I interviewed activist and my sorority sister, Frances Burns. She like my mother, had to have oxygen 24/7. Frances told me that she thought she was cute walking around with a cigarette dangling from her fingers. She said there was nothing cute about walking around rolling an oxygen tank.

All would have the same message for any smokers - “Please stop!”

CVS Pharmacy has pulled cigarettes off its shelves. The American Cancer Society has a message also as the Great American Smokeout approaches:

10 TiPS TO HELP SMOKERS QUIT

American Cancer Society Marks the Great American Smokeout Nov. 20

Celebrate more birthdays with the American Cancer Society by quitting smoking during this year’s Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 20.

It’s not easy to quit smoking. Studies have indicated that cigarettes are as addictive as heroin, and the first three weeks after you quit are said to be the most difficult. For anyone who wants to “kick the habit” this year, the American Cancer Society offers some helpful tips on how to break free from a smoking addiction.

1. Don’t keep it a secret. Include friends and family in the quitting process. They can offer much-needed support.

2. You’re not alone. More and more people are trying to break free from cigarettes, and there are lots of support options available. Many communities, employers and health care organizations offer free or low-cost counseling and support. Call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345 to find out what’s available in your area.

3. Consider using medication to help quit. Prescriptions and over-the-counter medications can help deal with withdrawal symptoms and reduce the urge to smoke. Talk to your doctor first, though.

4. Dump the memories. Clear the places where you usually smoke of anything such as lighters, ashtrays or matches that reminds you of cigarettes. Also ask other smokers not to smoke around you, and clean your house and car thoroughly to remove the smell of cigarettes.

5. Avoid places where smokers gather. Go to the movies or other places where smoking is not allowed.6. Stay calm and stay busy. Nervous energy can be countered by physical and mental activities. Take long

strolls and deep breaths of fresh air. Find things to keep your hands busy, like crossword puzzles or yard work.

7. Talk to your doctor. Before you begin any plan for quitting smoking, check with a doctor to see what might be the best approach. Remember, quitting smoking is very personal, so there isn’t one perfect method.

8. When the urge to smoke strikes, do something else. If you feel a craving for a cigarette, take a deep breath, count to 10 and then do something else. Call a supportive friend. Do brief exercises such as push-ups, walking up a flight of stairs, or touching your toes--anything that will take your mind off your cravings.

9. One will hurt. Many people fall into the trap of thinking that if they have only one cigarette, it’s okay. But even that one smoke can bring back the habit of smoking full time. Keeping a supply of oral substitutes like carrots, apples, raisins, or gum handy can help.

10. Water, water everywhere. Drink lots of fluids to help curb cravings. Water is the best for this, so pass up coffee and alcohol, if they trigger r desire to smoke.

If you stumble along the way to giving up smoking, don’t punish yourself. Just try again. The key is to stick with it. You can quit, and the American Cancer Society can help. Contact your American Cancer Society 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-800-227-2345 or visit www.cancer.org.

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Groundbreaking New Poll on Race

in Dallas A provocative new research project reveals that large numbers of Dallasites are largely optimistic about race relations over the next five years, but gains against discrimination will require strong leadership from public servants and elected officials.

Almost one-half of African-Americans, Latinos and Anglos said the children of all ethnicities deserve a future with less racial discrimination, and that those changes will boost the economy.

Those are two of the core findings in a new poll of 600 Dallasites commissioned by the Embrey Family Foundation and released at the beginning of a major national conference in Dallas on racial justice, attended by more than a thousand participants.

Lauren Embrey, president of the Dallas-based foundation, whose mission is to cultivate human rights awareness and advance social justice initiatives nationally, said the poll has convinced her organization that the time is right for a race-related advocacy effort in Dallas, as a potential pilot for a national project.

“This public opinion research project reinforced my belief that Dallas is ready to see the city move forward on racial equality – for the sake of our children, schools, democracy, and the economy – and we agree that for Dallas to reach its full potential as a world-class city, it needs to put racial discrimination behind it,” said Embrey, whose organization joined with the Boone Family Foundation last year to launch Dallas Faces Race, a forum comprised of 285 partner organizations dedicated to racial justice.

The full results of the poll, conducted over the past few weeks by Lake Research Partners, a global public opinion research firm, will be released during a news conference today at 11:30 in the Monet Ballroom of the Hilton Anatole. The poll can also be found at bit.ly/DallasSurveyResults.

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Every year on Veterans Day, Americans pause to salute the brave men and women who have given their lives for our country by serving under the banner of freedom and democracy. On this day, we renew our commitment to troops, reservists, families and the 22 million veterans across our country. Among those are more than 120,000 veterans who call Dallas County home.

America has a sacred trust in the men and women who serve our country in uniform. They protect our country, and it is our responsibility to do the same.

As our troops return from Iraq and Afghanistan, more than two million have enrolled in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system. Their sacrifices for our country have been great, and, in return, it becomes our responsibility to ensure that they, along with those who served before them have access to quality healthcare.

In August, I was pleased to learn that the President signed the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act into law after Congress demonstrated a strong bipartisan effort geared toward addressing the VA system’s health care crisis. I strongly believe additional efforts are necessary to ensure that our veterans receive the best care possible from the VA in the future.

We also celebrated the 70th anniversary of the GI Bill this year. Since its passage in 1944, veterans

and military families have benefitted from the opportunities provided by the GI Bill. Since the enactment of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, in 2008, more than one million veterans or eligible military family members have been able to continue their education.

I believe that no veteran should have to fight for a job here at home. The president and my fellow democratic members of Congress have taken steps to assist veterans in their job search after separating from military service by either providing tax

credits for businesses that hire veterans or connecting veterans and military spouses with the Veterans Employment Center. We will remain committed to ensuring pathways to prosperous futures for our veterans.

In the last paragraph of his second inaugural address, President Abraham Lincoln uttered the words that would ultimately comfort veterans and their families for generations to come. Lincoln challenged the divided nation to “bind up its wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan.” This is the test and measure of our nation.

On the battlefield, the military pledges to leave no soldier behind. As a nation, let it be our pledge that when they return home, we leave no veteran behind. Let us honor their service with actions that fulfill the commitment to our troops, their families, and our veterans.

Honoring Our Veterans

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By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

President Obama nominates Loretta Lynch for Attorney General – and We Applaud

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From the President's Desk: “Mr. President…I pledge to show to you and the American people that if I have the honor of being confirmed by the Senate, I will wake up every morning with the protection of the American

people my first thought. And I will work every day to safeguard our citizens, our liberties, our rights, and this great nation which has given so much to me and my family.” Loretta Lynch, November 8th, nominated by President Obama to be America’s next Attorney General

This past Saturday, I had the honor of visiting the White House for President Obama’s announcement of his choice to succeed Eric Holder, who recently

declared his decision to retire, as Attorney General of the United States. It had been rumored for days that Loretta Lynch, who currently heads the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, had risen to the top of the President’s list. While the timing of the announcement, just four days after the power-shifting mid-term elections, may have surprised many, it also confirmed the President’s commitment to seamlessly uphold the civil rights protections and criminal justice reforms that have been so fiercely advocated by Holder. Lynch, who would be the nation’s first African American woman Attorney General, has served more than15 years as a prosecutor in the office that covers eight million people in Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Long Island, New York. The Senate unanimously confirmed her to lead the U.S. Attorney’s office on two separate occasions – once under President Clinton and more recently under President Obama. She has an outstanding record of successful

prosecutions, including the terrorists who plotted to bomb the Federal Reserve Bank and the New York subway system, some of New York’s most violent and notorious mobsters and gang members, and corrupt public officials from both parties. She has also won a number of Wall Street financial fraud cases. In 1999, she famously prosecuted one of the most egregious cases of police brutality in New York City history, the beating and sexual assault of Haitian immigrant, Abner Louima. In nominating Lynch, President Obama said, “It is pretty hard to be more qualified for this job than Loretta. Throughout her 30-year career, she has distinguished herself as tough, as fair, an independent lawyer who has twice headed the most prominent offices in the country. She has spent years in the trenches as a prosecutor, aggressively fighting terrorism, financial fraud, cyber-crime, all while vigorously defending civil rights.” A native of Greensboro, North Carolina, the daughter of a Baptist

minister and the granddaughter of a pastor/sharecropper, Lynch’s dedication to protecting civil rights and ensuring equal justice is part of her DNA. Her background and experiences also inform her commitment to common sense criminal justice reforms designed to make our system smarter and fairer. She remembers as a child riding on her father’s shoulders to student anti-segregation boycott meetings at his church. She also recalls her sharecropper grandfather lamenting, “In rural North Carolina in the 1930s, if you were poor and Black and got in trouble with the law, you had very little recourse.” As a lawyer and U.S. attorney, Lynch’s career has been undergirded by an unshakeable belief that, as she states, “Justice is only served when people feel protected by their government rather than targeted.” Those are the values we look for most in the People’s Lawyer. We urge the Senate to confirm Loretta Lynch as the next United States Attorney General without delay.

Marc Morial National Urban League

This is in response to the criticism of For Profit schools that was in your last publication (11-7-14):

The National Black Chamber of Commerce and many other minority organizations have defended “Trade Schools” from the Administration’s racist attacks. First of all, For Profits were called Trade Schools until this Administration came into office. Since then, the goal of elected officials is to limit Trade School

students from getting financial aid because they have high loan default rates. Do not be misled into thinking they care about these students. By closing the schools, they limit the students’ access to financial aid.

All schools are required to submit quarterly reports which show the demographics of their student populations. Trade schools’ and HBCUs’ demographics have much higher default rates than traditional colleges because their student populations are usually low income, first generation college students who do not have family members who can help them pay their student loans. That’s the only reason that Trade Schools are being targeted. It is

all about the money. To all the critics out there: to all of the Black people who had the luxury of the government paying for their education in the 70s and 80s: when you turn your backs on low income students, where do you think these students are going to get educated? The answer is nowhere. By closing schools that cater to this population, they are limiting these students access to federal educational funding. So to all the uppity Black people who have forgotten, remember that someone took a chance on

you and paid for your education.HBCUs and Trade Schools should

realize that they are fighting the same battle. They both have one thing in common: low income Black students. The Administration cannot just come out and say they’re refusing to let these students go to college; it would be political suicide. However, they can make us think they’re looking out for the students by targeting the schools, but don’t be mistaken! It’s all about the money, nothing else.

Curtis DavisMcKinney

Dr.Julianne Malveaux wrote: Students of color who consider these colleges need to make sure they know what they are getting. Otherwise, they are up for a big surprise when student loans bills come due. For-profit colleges are exactly that, for profit. Students are not necessarily being educated, instead being treated as a profit center.

Letter to the Editor

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All colleges are not equal

Heroes House continues to honor and serve veterans

When Heroes House opened this Spring, Gary Hasty and Ed Spears promised they would honor and serve veterans and they continue to make good on that commitment.

With special recognition from Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and Judge-elect Stephanie Mitchell, a stellar event was held to thank veterans, just a few days before the national holiday, Veterans Day.

Veterans and guests feasted on a lavish buffet provided by Eddie Dean’s and listened to stories from veterans who shared their stories of their service and how they have been treated since.

Heroes House is a public/private funded supportive housing development consisting of 31-units of one, and two bedroom garden-style apartments. It was spearheaded by developers Gary Hasty, Ed Spears and Bryan Brown with support from the City of Dallas.

Heroes House was established with the mission to provide decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing to our nation’s veterans.



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Don't miss The Other Side of the Pillow By George E. Curry NNPA Columnist

JERUSALEM — On Election Night, I usually stay awake as long as my eyelids are

willing to cooperate. But this year was different. Instead of alternating between watching CNN and tracking results on the Internet, I was in the Holy Land, nearly 6,000 miles from my office in Washington, D.C.

With Daylight Savings Time going into effect last Sunday, I was in a time zone Tuesday seven hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time. That meant that instead of hearing the TV network projections trickle in as polls closed in different regions of the U.S., I had to go to bed not knowing if Democrats had lost control of the Senate, as predicted, and how well African Americans had turned out in the pivotal states of North Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana and Arkansas.

I fell asleep in my hotel room confident of two things: First, no matter how strong Blacks went to the polls in this off-year election, when voting historically favors the party out of the White House, Democrats were unlikely to regain control of the House of Representatives. Second, if Republicans managed to wrestle control from Democrats in the Senate, Democrats would blame the low turnout among African Americans.

Before departing Washington, I already saw this scenario unfolding. Both the New York Times and the Washington Post, the two most politically influential newspapers in the nation, had published stories about the importance of the Black vote in Tuesday’s midterm election and that without a heavy Black turnout, the prospect of Democrats retaining the upper chamber were doomed.

Missing in the analysis was how Democrats had shot themselves in the foot. It is important to understand that most White voters don’t support Democrats. The last three Democrats elected president – Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama – won each time with a minority of the White vote. Considering there are more White voters in the U.S. than Blacks, perhaps a more appropriate question is: Why are White voters not turning out for Democrats? All that weight should not fall on the shoulders of Black voters.

A second point to remember is that even with Black voters being key to Democratic success, Democratic strategists have not, as the old lady making church announcements puts it, governed

themselves accordingly. Even in battleground states, they didn’t purchase ads in most Black newspapers, if they bought any ads at all, until the waning days of the campaign. Last-minute White House

efforts were largely directed at radio programs hosted by comedians and DJs, as if they could mobilize Black voters all by themselves with shallow drive-by interviews.

Although I was on foreign soil on Election Night, I did my civic duty by voting before I left. That, too, was different. I usually enjoy the energy of voting on Election Day, seeing who turns out and watching as children enter the voting booth with a parent. Voting early this year had its own satisfying sensation. There was the sheer joy of knowing I had made my voice heard, even though I wouldn’t be home on Tuesday.

My attention for the past two weeks has been split between the midterm elections in the U.S. and growing tension between Israel and Palestine. Though I have been in the Middle East for that period, at times I had to double-check to make sure I wasn’t reliving my childhood in segregated Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon, reacting to pressure to settlers on land formerly occupied by Palestinians, has proposed barring Palestinians who live in the West Bank, but commute to work in Israel from riding the same buses as Jewish riders. The proposal to operate segregated buses like the ones I grew up with in Alabama is facing a strong pushback from other Israeli leaders and supporters of Israel in the U.S.

Equally disturbing, a delegation of African Americans visiting the village of Bil’in Saturday afternoon was looking at the long, concrete wall encircling a large settlement on previously occupied Palestinian land in the West Bank when one of our hosts noticed a jeep inside the housing compound headed in our direction. No one worried because we were on the outside of the settlement, which is about seven miles west of the Ramallah, and we were not breaking any laws. Still, moments later, several canisters of tear gas were fired just yards from us, forcing us to flee. Most of us were coughing and feeling a burning sensation in our eyes as we quickly fled. It was but a small sample of what Palestinians experience in their everyday life.

I will be returning home this weekend after a fascinating two-week trip. I will write a series of stories based on my visit. And like all trips abroad, I will be following news out of the Middle East more closely than before. That is always one of the lasting benefits of traveling to other parts of the world.

George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine, is editor-in-chief of the National Newspaper Publishers Association News Service (NNPA.) and can be reached through georgecurry.com, twitter.com/currygeorge and his fan page on Facebook.

Watching the Elections from Abroad

President Barack Obama

It is important to understand that most White voters don’t support Democrats. The last three Democrats elected president – Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama – won each time with a minority of the White vote. Considering there are more White voters in the U.S. than Blacks, perhaps a more appropriate question is: Why are White voters not turning out for Democrats? All that weight should not fall on the shoulders of Black voters.



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Vernetta Kinnard retires from Dallas County Juvenile Department

It was standing room only as friends, employees, former and present employers, elected officials, family members and youth paid tribute to Vernetta Kinnard as she retired from the Dallas County Juvenile Department.



5 TIPS FOR WOMEN IN FRANCHISING FROM A

RAPIDLY GROWING CHAINAcross the nations, women owned businesses are on the rise. If you’ve ever considered owning your own business, now might be a great time to make this a reality. If you have the drive, but don’t have an idea for a startup, or don’t have the desire to build something from scratch, franchising can offer a sensible path to business ownership. When you buy a franchise, you are in essence buying the territorial rights to operate an established brand and business model in your own market. Rapidly growing franchise Good Feet, known as one of the best Franchises for women, offers tips for women looking to purchase a franchise or are new to the franchise ownership world. Many of Good Feet's existing franchisees are rapidly expanding their stores to other markets. In fact, 22 franchisees are now multiple store owners accounting for 77 of the firm’s 107 total stores. This impressive growth strategy not only validates the appeal of the company's business model, but notes a remarkable trend in the franchising industry overall. Good Feet has 19 female owners (or co-owners), many who have owned their businesses for more than 10 years. Female owners from the growing franchise have compiled these Top 5 Tips for Women In Franchising:1) Thoroughly research your opportunities and choose a business that fits your personality and passions – for instance, Good Feet is a hybrid retail / health business. If you like retail, and the ability to help customers feel better, and reasonable store hours, then Good Feet might be a great choice for you. If you like retail but want to be around food all day long, then perhaps a Bennigan’s or a Johnny Rockets would be more to your liking. There are literally so many franchising options available that you should take your time finding the one that fits your personality and passions;

2) Make sure you feel good and connect with your Franchisor’s support team. – Do they take the time to answer all of your questions thoroughly? Do they explain complicated terms and programs effectively? At the end of the day, if you have challenges and need support, your Franchise Support team is who you’re going to need to rely upon;

3) Treat your business as you would a child you are parenting – It needs all of your time and attention as you are growing it. As the business gets older, just as does your child, you loosen up a little and give it and its employees more freedom. Once you are a parent you are always a parent and you are always there for your child no matter what the age of the child is. The same for your business: you must always be there for it and involved in it.

4) Don’t be afraid to ask for help or assistance – One of the benefits of being part of a franchise is that there’s likely another franchisee who has experienced what you are experiencing. If not, most Franchise Support teams have a wealth of experience dealing with a variety of issues across the business. You can always ask your Franchise Support team for help. Always remember, the franchisor only succeeds if you, the franchisee, also succeeds;

5) Stay Healthy – Having your own business and building that business becomes your lifestyle, not a typical 9-to-5 profession, and working to the point of exhaustion will burn you out and make you less productive. As you continue to focus on the success of your business; don't make excuses that you’re “too busy to eat”. Make sure you eat right, exercise and find time for yourself. A healthy diet will help you look and feel your best so that you stay on top of your growing business and enjoy life.

The Good Feet® Store franchising company established in 1992, is an international franchised retailer of personally fitted, pre-fabricated arch supports with over 100 franchises located throughout the United States (and Puerto Rico), Canada, Ireland, England, Kuwait, the Unite Arab Emirates and Korea. The company has their own Research and Development team, which works with world-renowned podiatrists to make arch supports that are thin enough to slide into all types of shoes, including women’s favorites, their high heels. Good Feet Worldwide has an excellent promotional viewpoint, because their products are researched and proudly created in America. With over 25 different arch support styles and 350 arch support sizes, Good Feet offers individualized comfort solutions to reduce or completely eliminate foot pain. For more information call 800-509-4535, for franchises call 800-508-4086, or visit www.goodfeet.com.

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Cash and Carry PleaseI have recently been getting an

education about prayer. Be it my bible study class or Sunday sermon, or simply a saint trying to answer my questions about the power of prayer.

I’m finding ‘thank you’ is probably as powerful a verse as any. If I’ve got this right, blessings abound at birth. Life in its very essence is a gift from God to everyone, while everlasting life is also a reality given the blood contract signed by Christ.

If this is true then most of us spend our time, yours truly included, praying for the wrong things. We wind up asking for help out of this situation or that one. We pray from crisis to crisis. Our prayer relationship with God then evolves into one where we use Him like a credit card or rather an ATM card. As I read and learn more and more all that we desire and all that we need has been laid up for us by a God who loves us. Jesus died for us to insure our eternal inheritance and then there’s the Holy Spirit

through which we can access that which is already ours.

Faith seems to be the barometer of success here. If you truly believe then you must recognize this is not the real world. It is that part of the journey that is measured in time based on how long the body lives. So therefore life, eternal life is there for the asking by acknowledging Roman 10:9 “That if you confess (pray) with your mouth, Jesus is Lord: and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth (prayer) that you confess and are saved.”

Hence I believe prayer should let God know from your heart to His that you really do believe in Him and therefore His word. That belief then sets the table for appreciation, honor and above all else, love.

It sounds simple enough but only God knows if you truly mean what you say. He knows what’s in your heart.

To someone who has given you life and promised it eternally, requiring, only that you believe, must be given all praise and honor and glory. That being the case, then this is a good day. I am blessed.

Prayer then is an acknowledgement of my birthright. It is my acceptance of the agreement of the covenant established by Jehovah and signed by Jesus Christ. It gives me access via the Holy Spirit to the riches of the kingdom. I don’t know about you but ‘thank you’ does seem to be in order. Thank God for all I have and all that I am. Thank God for all that I will have and all that I am. Thank God for all that I will have and all that is awaiting me. More importantly thank God for the wisdom to handle my problems and deal with my pain. Thank God for my soul salvation and through grace for allowing me to get a glimpse of who I really am in His eyes. Once prayer corrects your attitude, life looks a little different and you can then become a cash and carry Christian.

May God bless and keep you always.

Spiritually Speaking

By James A. Washington

James

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The Cabot Farmers’ Gratitude Grille was on hand to serve volunteers during the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project co-hosted by Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity, serving up tasty dishes made with Cabot Creamery’s award-winning line of dairy products. The Grille served 850 volunteers daily from the Gratitude Grille, a traveling kitchen, conceived by the farm families who own Cabot; to thank volunteers, community service organizations, and groups for the extraordinary work they do supporting and sustaining their communities.

Throughout 2014, the Gratitude Grille is visiting towns and cities along the East Coast, stopping at food banks, home-building sites, playground restorations, schools, community centers and other non-profit locations.

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President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, joined volunteers and community leaders during the week of October 5th to build 30 homes and improve an additional 20 with Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity.

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May God bless and keep you always…

JamesSpiritually Speaking

by James A. Washington

"Our people have made the mistake of confusing the methods with the objectives. As long as we agree on objectives, we should never fall out with each other just because we believe in different methods, or tactics, or strategy. We have to keep in mind at all times that we are not fighting for separation. We are fighting for recognition as free humans in this society."

Malcolm X

Celebrating the life of

Curtis Lee Perry Dartson Curtis was born in Elmo, Texas to Mr. Gilford Darton and Ms. Tellie McGee. Raised in Dallas, Texas, he was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, where he was a star basketball player. Curtis attended Wiley College in Marshall, Texas and in 1950 joined the United States Army where he was a Private First Class. He served in the United States Army Ground Forces and was a veteran of the Korean War.

He eventually married the love of his life, Willie Mae Johnson, who he was introduced to by his Aunt Anesia. Curtis was employed as a Nurse’s Aide with the Veteran’s Administration Hospital for 31 years and operated a successful, private moving company for 35 years. Curtis LOVED to fish and enjoyed playing dominos with his friends.

A faithful member of St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church for over 50 years, Curtis served as a Eucharistic minister for more than 35 years. His dedication to the church earned him the Bishop’s Service Award from the Catholic Diocese of Dallas on February 11, 2012.

Curtis is survived by his wife, Willie Mae; two sons, Ricky Dartson and Orlando Dartson (Christie); two daughters; Dr. Micaela Dartson-Hicken (Dr. Randy Hicken) and Dr. Myrna Dartson; 11 grandchildren; Natasha Harris, Orlando Dartson, Brittania Dartson, Jermell Dartson, Rickey Tims, Anastasia Dartson, Amanda Bishop, Jordan Hicken, Hillary Hicken, Addison Hicken, Grayson Hicken, and Aaron Dartson; 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:

for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:

thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Wake, November 13, 2014 - 6:30-8:30 p.m.Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Home, Dallas, TexasCelebration of Life, November 14, 2014 - 1:00 p.m.

St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church, Dallas, Texas

August 9, 1928 - November 6, 2014

Celebrating the life of

Darlene Hickey McDuff

Darlene Hickey McDuff was born to Willie James Hickey Sr., (deceased) and Nannie B. Hickey on March 9, 1948 in Galveston, TX. She was the 3rd of six children . She grew up in Dallas, TX and was educated in the Dallas Independent School District, graduating from Pinkston High School. Darlene united at Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church at an early age.

She met and married Roosevelt White, (deceased) and to this union two children were born, son Joe White and daughter Marlo White.

She later married Roosevelt McDuff and to this union one daughter was born, Yolonda McDuff-Adams. Darlene worked at Wonder Bread for 27 years where she developed a life-long special friendship with

Dorothy Artis. She later went to work at Micropac, where she worked until her passing.Left to cherish Darlene’s memory are: her devoted husband Roosevelt McDuff, son Joe White, daughters;

Marlo White and Yolonda McDuff Adams (Rodney), her mother; Nannie B. Hickey, two brothers; Willie James Hickey Jr., (Debra) and Aaron W. Hickey Sr., (Shirley), three sisters; Valeria Hickey Gilmore, Kathy Hickey Luckett (Lonnie) and Froncetta Hickey Croomes (Charles), a special brother; Raymond Oldham Jr., three grandchildren; Gabrielle Adams, Rodney Adams Jr., and Tymanii Sixx, God Daughter; Tiffany Darlene Gilmore, a special friend Bobbie Rice, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still

waters.He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.Yea, though I walk through the valley of the

shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they

comfort me.Thou preparest a table before me in the

presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in

the house of the LORD for ever.

A Little WhileFill not your heart with pain and sorrow, But remember me in every tomorrow...Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, I've only gone to rest a little while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief, my going has eased my hurt and given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me, not as I am now, but as I used to be. Because I will remember you all and look on with a smile. Understand in your hearts I've only gone to rest a little while.

11/14/14 Wake 7-7:45 p.m. Friday - Evergreen Funeral Home 11/15/14 Funeral 2:00 p.m. Saturday - Evergreen Funeral Home

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Dear Alma, My 17-year old-daughter claims she has a boyfriend. I said no u don’t you’re too young. Now she says she wants to chill at his house for a little while; she says his mother said it’s ok & will be there & it’s ok with his mother. I want to talk to this mother. Am I overreacting? I don’t like this & don’t know what to do. Is this age appropriate for dating & going to his house?

Momma

Ohhh Momma, You know what I’m thinking. I’m thinking the same thing you’re thinking – which is, what we were doing at 17, at his house, on the bus, in the lyeberrie (I know it’s spelled library) LOL, which is where you told your Mama you’d be studying. We thought we were being grown and our mother’s knew all along, just like you will. I think 17 is an appropriate age to v i s i t a b e a u w i t h p a r e n t a l supervision.

And no, I don’t think it’s overreacting to contact the mother of her “so called” boyfriend. There’s no need to become instant BFF’s. All that’s required is the two of you

should maintain an open line of communication. Now, with that being said, indulge me for a minute. Everybody knows a teenage girl eats drama at every

meal; it’s a part of her digestive system. The quandary is how much of her drama requires you to hover, so here’s my two cents. All of our daughters should be

given the benefit of the doubt until proven differently. I think it tears at their confidence to be reprimanded for something they cudda, wudda, may have done.

I’d love to see you give her some slack and see what happens. Don’t force her to carry your “when-I-was-a-young-girl” handbags of blunders and burdens. She’s entitled to make her own mistakes. That’s an expected part of life, and you’ll be there, full of mother wisdom and direction. Offer trust and teach her what it means to be trusted. Believe in her and let her know that you expect her to make the right choices when necessary. Your side-eye will keep her on the straight and narrow. When it’s time for her to make those life decisions, it won’t be the whispers of her boyfriend or the dare of a girlfriend that will deter her from doing the right thing. It will be the thought that she doesn’t wanna deal with her “no-nonsense-oh-no-you-didn’t” mother, the one who unconditionally trusted her.

Alma

Teen Wants to Chill with ‘Boyfriend’Ask

AlmaAlma Gill’s newsroom experience spans over

25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: [email protected]. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma.

Everybody knows a teenage girl eats drama at every meal; it’s a part of her digestive system. The quandary is how

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November 14

West Dallas Community Centers, Inc. anksgiving Homecoming Gala, an evening of recognition and live entertainment is at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Avenue, Dallas, Texas.e event features a concert p e r f o r m a n c e by l e g e n d a r y recording artists, Midnight Star. Dinner music will be provided by local musicians, including a local high school jazz band, as well as a Latin music band. e event Emcee is Dawnn Lewis

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Balch Spring Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards GalaRockin' 50'

November 17

e 26th Annual Crimes Against Children Conference, hosted by the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) and the Dallas Police Department, featured more than 200 speakers from across the globe. One of the most popular speakers at this year’s Conference, Dr. Sharon Cooper, presented four different workshops. Now, professionals in the Dallas community have an opportunity to hear from Dr. Cooper as part of the next installment of DCAC’s Lecture Series. Held in DCAC’s state-of-the-art training facility, on November 17 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Dr. Cooper will present on the topics of Neurobiology of Trauma and Victim Impact-Investigative Implications and Child Sexual Exploitation.

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Rep. Marc Veasey’s 33rd Congressional District Job Fair Over 70 Employers Looking to Fill

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November 23

Top Ladies 50th Anniversary Celebration & Top Teens Alumni Soiree at the African-American Museum from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the African-American Museum. Tickets for the event are $40.00 and can be purchased from any Top Lady or at http://tinyurl.com/TLOD50th. For information on the November 23rd celebration and soiree at the African-American Museum, contact Lady Caritha Smith at [email protected] or Lady Evelyn Ramsey at [email protected].

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VIP Charity Opening of the 2014 Gi of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway at 6:00 p.m.

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Obama’s winmayface limitationsGeorge Curry looks at thefuture with President Obama

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By Patrice J. [email protected]

Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy, United Way andTexas A&M are takingplace now to assess thequality of life in the SouthDallas community beforebillion dollar projectsinvolving the new DARTLight Rail and the Trinity

Toll Road are brought tothe area. Some construc-tion has begun with thedemolition of homes tofollow later this year.At a meeting held by the

three institutions, a focusgroup of sorts dished ideasand findings on the surveysthat have told the story of theresidents of South Dallas.“We are measuring con-

ditions that may vary fromstreet to street,” said Dr.

Timothy Bray, director ofthe Institute of UrbanPolicy Research. He helps

oversee the The FieldResearch Team whichunderwent 80 hours of

training in administeringthe anonymous surveys.“Over three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the area.”

In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas, many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in

See ROAD, page 19

The Long andWinding RoadLight rail, Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas

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Political analysts, both mainstream and Black news

media and intellectuals around the country have given their

grade evaluation on President Barack Obama’s first 100

days in office, marked on April 30. Here’s how several

people from the local front graded the new president.

Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson

Grade:A“I am deeply impressed with the progress that

President Barack Obama has made during the first 100days of his administration. Already we are seeingevidence of the administration’s plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term, sustainable pros-perity. President Obama has made two trips abroad,proving to us and to the world that he intends to

repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership.

Finally, the Obama adminis-tration’s code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House.

President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromised.”

Senator Kay

Bailey HutchisonGrade: C

“In just 100 days, we’ve seen an alarming accel-

eration of policies that will take America down the

wrong track. The administration has proposed

trillions of dollars in new spending, which will

result in higher taxes on Americans, while sharply

raising our indebtedness to foreign creditors.On the national security front, I am

very concerned aboutthe President’s intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees. It is mysincere hope that,movingforward,

theadminis-

tration willadopt the productive,

responsible approach to ournation’s challenges thatAmericansdeserve.”(The office of John Cornyn of

Texas was contacted but did

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Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor

Leppert. But what doesvoting “no” and voting“yes” mean?It is important to

remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which, amongother things, gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose. The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powers.Therefore, if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers, they are tovote NO and vice versa.

Evaluating President Obama’s First 100 Days

THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE

WhyYES means no

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