Volume XVIII, Number II January 15 - January 21, 2009

COVER STORY

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By AYSHA HUSSAI Research shows at least and Their Place in World Coolidge. But why was Diversity Inc. Magazine five U.S. presidents had History. this unknown? How were black ancestors and Vaughn's research they elected president? All Were there other "black" Thomas Jefferson, the shows Jefferson was not five of these presidents presidents? Some histori- nation's third president, the only former black U.S. never acknowledged their ans have reason to believe was considered the first president. Who were the black ancestry. people don't really under- black president, according others? Andrew Jackson, Jefferson, who served stand the genealogy of to historian Leroy Vaughn, Abraham Lincoln, Warren past U.S. Presidents. author of Black People Harding and Calvin See PRESIDENT, Page 11 See PRESIDET-ELECT OBAMA, Page 9

“I Have a Dream” concert preludes Black History Month

'We’ve Got to Roll Up Our Sleeves' For more information see pg. 10 www.northdallasgazette.com By HAZEL TRICE roll up our sleeves” during itself that despite the his- EDEY what he describes as “a toric swearing in of the PA Editor-in-Chief very special period in the nation’s first Black presi- history of our nation and dent Jan. 20, his father’s We're Not Going On the verge of com- world.” “dream has not been ful- memorating the Martin Speaking last week to filled even though a sig- COMMETARYto Spend Our Way Luther King National the ceremonial swearing nificant aspect of that Holiday Jan. 19, Martin in of the Congressional dream has been fulfilled.” Luther King III, has Black Caucus, King says Sitting aside a prepared to Economic Recovery declared “We’ve got to America must remind See MLK, Page 11 American's largest We've tried this third party is calling Keynesian experiment plans by the incoming many times in the past, Obama administration a with no proven success. Plano Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday "multibillion-dollar It's nothing but a multi- boondoggle." billion-dollar boondog- From staff reports observed on the third King gained national black individuals to give up "We're not going to gle." Monday of January since prominence during the their seats to white individ- spend our way to eco- The Libertarian Party In 1983, the 98th that time. Congress’ inten- Montgomery Bus Boycott. uals. The boycott lasted nomic recovery," says says that Obama's Congress passed Public tion was that the holiday The boycott began when 381 days and served as the Andrew Davis, a spending proposals, Law 98-144 to honor the “serve as a time for Rosa Parks, a 42 year old impetus in the creation of spokesperson for the which include funding birthday of Martin Luther Americans to reflect on the seamstress refused to give Southern Christian Libertarian Party. "You the largest public works King, Jr. This was first cel- principles of racial equality up her seat to a white man Leadership Conference. can't even call Obama's program since the 1950s, ebrated as a Federal legal and social change espoused on December 1, 1955. A From this point forward, economic plans a gam- will take too long to holiday on January 20, by Martin Luther King, Jr.” Montgomery city ordi- ble because the results 1986 and has been (36 USC, Section 169). Dr. nance at that time required See MLK EVENTS, Page 16 are written in stone. See LIBERTARIAN, Page 11

INSIDE... People In The News… People In The News ...... 2 Op-Ed ...... 3 Out of Africa/Health ...... 4 Community News ...... 5 Education ...... 6 Community Spotlight ...... 7 Cover Story ...... 9 Arts & Entertainment ...... 10 Business Service Directory ...... 11 Career Opportunity ...... 13 Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick Daphne L. Session Pat Simmons Church Happenings ...... 14 Sister Tarpley ...... 15 Church Directory ...... 14, 15 & 16 See Page 2 People In The ews

Federal Maritime from 1968 to 1970 and Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick Commission, the National received a B.S. from Transportation Safety Western Michigan Congresswoman Carolyn in the federal government. ilege to serve on the Board, the Neighborhood University (Kalamazoo) in Cheeks Kilpatrick (MI-13) The Defense Subcommittee Defense Subcommittee. I Reinvestment Corporation, 1972. She earned a M.S. secured membership on has jurisdiction over the look forward to working to the United States from the University of two powerful U.S. House Departments of the Army, provide our military with Interagency Council on Michigan in 1977. She Appropriations Navy (including Marine the resources necessary to Homelessness, and the worked as a high school Subcommittees—the Corps), Air Force, Office of defend and protect our free- Washington Metropolitan teacher and was later a Defense Subcommittee and the Secretary of Defense, doms and ensure the safety Area Transit Authority. The member of the Michigan the Transportation/Housing Central Intelligence and security of America’s subcommittee appropriated State House of and Urban Development Agency, Intelligence families,” said Kilpatrick. $103.6 billion in total Representatives from 1979 (HUD) Subcommittee— Community Staff, and The Transportation spending for fiscal year to 1996. during the historic 111th Defense Agencies. The sub- Housing and Urban 2008. She was married to Congress. committee has $512.7 bil- Development Subcommit- Kilpatrick is the second the Congresswoman has a Bernard Nathaniel Congresswoman Kil- lion authorized in total tee has jurisdiction over the African American woman vote on all 12 appropria- Kilpatrick, with whom she patrick is the first African spending for fiscal year Department of Housing and to serve on the powerful tions bills. has daughter Ayanna and American woman and the 2009. Energy, healthcare, Urban Development, the House Appropriations Born Carolyn Jean son Kwame Kilpatrick. second woman in the histo- housing, education, and Department of Committee, which author- Cheeks, she graduated from Kwame Kilpatrick recently ry of our country to serve research and development Transportation, the izes spending for all levels the Detroit High School of resigned as Detroit's mayor on the Defense funding is also included in Architectural and of the federal government. Commerce. She then following his guilty plea to Subcommittee, which is the the Defense bill. Transportation Barriers As a Member of the attended Ferris State two felonies for obstruction largest appropriations bill “It is an honor and a priv- Compliance Board, the Appropriations Committee, University in Big Rapids of justice.

this moment. But she was ed and as a prosecutor see- Law with a Doctor of Daphene L. Session finally there and had final- ing that justice was adminis- Jurisprudence Degree in ly opened the doorway for tered fairly. She under- 1999. Daphne L. Session was filled to capacity with other African Americans stands well that the stereo- Other newly elected sworn in as Houston Houston County Officials, by demonstrating that it typical image of an East Houston County officials County Attorney on their families and well could be done. Texas Prosecutor is not that sworn in were Donna January 1, 2009. The state wishers. It was an emo- May 2006 she became of an African American or a Kaspar, District Attorney; of Texas is divided into tional moment for the first African American woman. Pam Foster Fletcher, 254 counties. Miss Attorney Daphne L. to open a private practice Miss Session is the District Judge; Roger Session is one of only Session, her family and law office in Cherokee daughter of Rusk City Dickey, Commissioner Pct. three black county attor- friends as the honorable County and Houston Councilman Walter Session 1; Pat Perry, Commissioner neys in the history of the Pam Foster Fletcher, Judge County and prior to that and wife Maxine Session. Pct. 3; Darrel Bobbitt, state of Texas and the first 349th Judicial District, the first African American She was born and raised in Sheriff; Dannette Millican, black female. administered the oath of Assistant District Attorney ing out of the ordinary. In Rusk. Daphne graduated Tax Assessor-Collector; At 11:00 AM on January office to Miss Session. It in both Anderson County private practice she has Sam Houston State Morris Luker, Commis- 1, 2009, the District Court had been a long and diffi- and Houston County. taken on many challenges to University with a Bachelor sioner Pct 1; and Kenneth Room at the Houston cult year and a half of end- Daphne feels that what she defend her clients both pri- Degree in Criminal Justice “Red” Smith Constable County Court House was less campaigning to get to has accomplished is noth- vate pay and court appoint- and Texas Tech School of Pct. 2.

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Where Do You Want Barack the Magic Negro 2000 To Go Today? By JAMES W. BREEDLOVE Standard Time as the polls Publisher’s Office: The Truth Clinic closed on the West Coast Phone: (972) 516-2992 and Obama’s electoral As the final days of 2008 count reached the magic Fax: (972) 509-9058 ebb away even the wave of 270 number. [email protected] euphoria that swept over Then the reality sunk in America following the elec- when the man himself Sales Department: tion of Barack Obama as stepped on the stage in Phone: (972) 606-7498 President could not purify Chicago’s historic Grant Fax: (972) 509-9058 the country of its embedded Park to the thundering racism. cheers of 250,000 support- [email protected] Opinion polls taken after ers; an African-American Editorial Department: the November 4 election who would soon be seemed to imply that the addressed as Mr. President. Phone: (972) 516-2992 collapsing economy had Later that night Obama Fax: 1 (261) 569-4191 opened America’s collec- picked up additional swing [email protected] tive eyes and hearts to put states that had been too aside that which divided us. close to call. Website: www.orthDallasGazette.com It seemed that Obama’s These included Florida, campaign reminder to Indiana, Virginia, and the America had taken root. western states of New That America is not made Mexico, Colorado, and up of blue states or red Nevada, all states that had ing victory. After all, Remember the Don Imus states, but must always be been carried by George racism and bigotry are still controversial “nappy head” the United States. United Bush in 2004. Obama car- the universal weapons of joke of 2007? 3401 Custer Rd, Bldg. 1, Suite 169 • Plano, Texas 75023 we could come together and ried 28 states and the America’s dividers. America, like much of Chairman Emeritus Assignment Editor tackle the great challenges District of Columbia with a One such bucket is the the world, faces a growing Jim Bochum 972-606-3890 that we face by summoning projected electoral vote song called "Barack the polarization of wealth that Published By Editor a new spirit of patriotism; count of 365 to McCain’s Magic Negro" recently dis- has made poverty the new Minority Opportunity ews, Inc. Ruth Ferguson of service and responsibili- 173. tributed to RNC members and real racism. People of Assistant To Publisher Publicist ty where each of us resolves Other Democrats have by Chip Saltsman, who is all colors are being left out Rosie Roberts Cheryl Jackson to pitch in and work harder captured the White House seeking the RNC chairman- of the opportunities for Office Manager Contributing Writers and look after not only our- in the last 40 years since ship. good educations, good jobs, Jacquinette Murphy selves, but each other. Johnson. However, none The ditty, sung to the good health, and good Production Tessa Howington Joshua C. Johnson We watched and waited-- has won both a majority of music of the "Puff, the housing. Randon Knighten Theater Critic hopeful, anxious, tearful- the votes and simultaneous- Magic Dragon" in the As poverty has spread Rick Elina Special Projects Manager ly—as a dream that had ly a broad mandate from the sound alike voice of Rev. Al throughout our society, Edward Dewayne Photography been decades in the making states. Jimmy Carter won Sharpton, originated on there has been a steady “Preacher Boy” Gibson, Jr. Laquisha Buchanan began to unfold before our the popular vote impres- conservative commentator effort to put in place a sys- Account Executive Edna Dorman Faye Tsai ational Marketing eyes on election night. The sively, but did not change Rush Limbaugh's radio pro- tem of laws to contain this Religious/ Director state by state voting results the red and blue political gram (no surprise here). growing mass of the dispos- Marketing Editor Michael T. Caesar started to come in begin- map. Obama by contrast When admonished by sessed. This paradigm has Shirley Demus Tarpley ning on the east coast and has unquestionably given saner Republicans Mr. already made America the moving west. the Democratic Party both Saltsman responded that world’s leading prison Advisory Board: Advisory Board The suspense was short the political legitimacy of members of the RNC com- nation. This travesty super- John Dudley Committees: lived. A McCain victory an unchallengeable victory mittee have "the good sedes the childish racism Myrtle Hightower Public Relations Planning quickly became improbable and the moral authority of humor and good sense" to that enjoys so much media Fred Moses and Implementation as the hope of an Obama red and blue states. see the tune as "lighthearted attention. Annie Dickson Cecil Starks, CHAIRPERSON victory gradually turned Obama, on the other political parodies." In his victory speech fol- Cecil Starks into a certainty with hand, has won the presiden- While it is shocking no lowing the election, Barack Willie Wattley Business Growth Referral Obama’s early wins in the cy by crafting a majoritari- one should be surprised by Obama has drawn a line Coty Rodriguez-Anderson John Dudley, CHAIRPERSON Northeast, Iowa, and the an platform and boldly this childish act of bigotry. under the last eight dreadful B. J. Williams Denise Upchurch Program Policy Development critical swing states of making that message The mere fact that Rush years of the Bush adminis- Barbara Simpkins, Annie Dickson, CHAIRPERSON Pennsylvania and Ohio. He acceptable in places that Limbaugh was involved tration that few will mourn. ADVISORY BOARD SECRETARY Quality Assurance also won the victories in the have rarely voted Democrat should say a lot about the And whether he is magical

Distribution Myrtle Hightower, CHAIRPERSON states of Michigan, in any presidential election entire affair. One thing is or just a special individual Integrity Distribution Company Coty Rodriguez Wisconsin, and neighbor- since Lyndon Johnson’s certain; the current extrem- whose time has come it is MON-The Gazette assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material ing Minnesota by double 1964 blowout victory. ists running the Republican evident that he has taken on and reserves the right to edit and make appropriate revisions. digits. But reality dictates that Party like their predeces- his shoulders the great Every major American the negativists throw buck- sors find racism funny. To weight of leadership that network called the election ets of cold water on the them, bigotry is not only the United States of in favor of Barack Obama political fireworks of unity fun but big business. And America so desperately at 11:00 PM Eastern ignited by Obama’s amaz- Rush is one of the biggest. needs.

EDITOR’S OTE: The orth Dallas Gazette has recently conducted research on Wells Fargo Bank and their lending practices within the minority community. If you would like to offer any special comment regarding your interactions with Wells Fargo Bank – pro or con – The North Dallas Gazette, formerly Minority Opportunity News, was founded July, 1991, by Jim Bochum and Thurman R. Jones please contact our Publisher, Mr. Thurman Jones at [email protected]. Please include “Wells Fargo” in the sub- ject line of your email. You may also send any comments to P.O. Box 940226, Plano, Texas 75094-0226. January 15 - January 21, 2009 | orth Dallas Gazette | visit us online at www.orthDallasGazette.com | 3 Out of Africa/Health Jamati.com: Joins Inaugural Ball Honoring Obama PA world via African talent enjoy exquisite food, an and a special guest appear- THE CHANGE: new and contributions.” open bar, live entertain- ance by Grammy Award Educating, Empowering books to In a statement from I AM CHANGE cele- ment by some of the winner and UNICEF and Engaging the Next children Diaspora Interactive Media brates the inauguration of Diaspora’s brightest stars Goodwill Ambassador, Generation of Leaders,”— in low Corporation Founder & President-elect Barack including an all women’s ANGELIQUE KIDJO. In highlights the importance income CEO Elias Mageto; Obama and the accom- Brazilian drumming group, addition, you can expect of investing in the educa- commu- “Jamati.com (Africa’s plishments of African an energetic East African VIP’s from the entertain- tion and empowerment of nities. Premiere Entertainment Diaspora communities in Dance troupe and a live ment, political, humanitari- the next generation. 100% The Portal) is honored to be the United States. The Red- South African band for The an and business worlds— of proceeds will go to: Pres. Elect event part of this extraordinary carpet event takes place on African Diaspora Inaugural including featured Speaker Angelique Kidjo’s Batonga Barack promises event, specifically with its Sunday, January 18th Ball. Dr. Whitney Schneidman, Foundation, ensuring that Obama to be an theme - I AM CHANGE. 2009, at the luxuriously Confirmed artists Member of the National the organization is able to elegant, The spirit of this inaugural appointed, 800-seat include Grammy-award Security Policy Working continue its outreach to black-tie event featuring event is truly in step with Harman Center for the Arts nominated sultry, singing Group, Obama-Biden tran- children throughout Africa; class and culture and bene- our mission to Educate, in downtown Washington, sensation, LES NUBIANS sition team. and First Book, a nonprofit fits great causes supporting Elevate & Entertain the DC. Guests can expect to with a live performance, The theme, —“I AM organization that provides “Mama Africa.”

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4 | January 15 - January 21 , 2009 | orth Dallas Gazette | visit us online at www.orthDallasGazette.com Community ews MLK Celebrations in the DFW Metroplex African American Place, My Father’s House Tickets: $50 Individual, Wilmeth Rd.). The com- Black Cinematheque Pastor’s Coalition Christian Bookstore, the $500 Community Table, mittee, which is made up of Dallas and the South Martin Luther King Healthy Beginnings Child $1,000 Table Sponsor several community and Dallas Cultural Memorial Service Care, One Church, One Information: F o r church leaders, is looking Center Celebrate Dr. The African American School. and Operation information about events to pack the house. By part- Martin Luther King’s Pastor’s Coalition presents Blessings outreach min- and banquet tickets, call: nering with the local Birthday their annual Martin Luther istry. (214) 670-8438 or (214) schools, churches, busi- Black Cinematheque King Memorial Worship 670-8418. nesses and local govern- Dallas will kick off the Service on Monday, Dallas to hold Dr. ment, we are determined to Martin Luther King January 19, 2009 at Martin Luther King, 17th Annual Gardere keep Dr. King’s vision Birthday cwith a screening Christian Chapel Temple of Jr. Birthday MLK Jr. Oratory alive! of the film “Citizen King” (1963-1968), the personal Faith CME Church, 14120 Celebration events Competition The theme for this event by Orlando Bagwell and story of a great American Noel Rd. in Dallas. This City of Dallas activities Drawing from the inspi- is A Vision that Reaches Noland Walker, Friday, Jan. leader is able to unfold year’s guest speaker is celebrating the life and ration of Dr. Martin Luther Beyond Color, making for 16, 2009 @ 7:30 pm at the chronologically with the Bishop Dennis V. Proctor, legacy of Dr. King will be King Jr.’s life and words, a most memorable evening. South Dallas Cultural help of historical footage. Presiding Prelate of the held this weekend. The Dallas elementary school Culminating the evening Center, 3400 S. Fitzhugh Marches, speeches, and Western Episcopal District theme is: “Remember! students will present origi- will be resounding wisdom Street South Dallas, Texas. various other media of the AME Zion Church. Celebrate! Act! The Dream nal speeches on the topic: as expressed by speaker, Admission $5.00 or pay appearances reveal a digni- A native of Buffalo, New Continues…” “If Dr. King Were Alive McKinney’s own Dr. Jeff what you can at the door. fied man with an amazing York, Bishop Proctor Friday, January 16, 2009 Today, What Do You Warren, Pastor of First The public should call audience and a dynamic received his Bachelor of - Candle-Lighting Think He Would Say Baptist Church McKinney. Marilyn Clark 214-426- and undeniable physical Arts (Summa Cum laude) Ceremony, 7:00 p.m. About Current Events?” “This committee is 1683. presence. A contemporary from Livingstone College, Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 17th annual extremely excited about Rather than glorify the perspective is provided by Master of Arts in Pastoral Recreation Center 2901 Gardere MLK Jr. Oratory the presenters for this civil rights leader Martin his colleagues in the Care and Counseling from Pennsylvania Avenue Competition. momentous occasion. It is Luther King Jr. as a saint, Southern Christian Ashland Theological Presented by Alpha Phi Hosted by Gardere truly going to be a reflec- Orlando Bagwell's docu- Leadership Conference Seminary, a Juris Doctor Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Wynne Sewell LLP,the tion of Dr. King’s Dream,” mentary Citizen King rec- who supported him, as well from The Ohio State Saturday, January 17, competition is free and says Committee ognizes that it's easy to as the U.S. government University College of Law, 2009 - Martin Luther King, open to the public. Coordinator, Kerry idolize a dead hero. employees who investigat- and a Doctor of Ministry Jr. March/Parade, 10:00 Established in 1993, the Madison. Instead, Bagwell chooses ed him. The music of Nina from the United a.m. event commemorates the To receive additional to tell the story of a Simone beautifully under- Theological Seminary The march/parade will life of Dr. King by keeping information about this Southern minister who scores some poignant where he was named a assemble at City Hall his teachings alive for a event that is free to the gen- served as an ambassador of moments in King's life, Samuel D. Proctor/Otis Plaza and conclude inside new generation. eral public, please contact good will despite his many with particular relevance to Moss Fellow. He was Fair Park at the MLK Fourth-, fifth- and sixth- the Kerry Madison, at opponents. By focusing on his courage under intense inducted in Martin Luther Blvd. entrance. grade students from partic- [email protected] or the major events of the last pressure and constant death King, Jr. Board of Participants will include ipating Dallas ISD schools 972.965.7242. five years of King's life threats. Preachers at Morehouse bands, floats, communi- write and deliver brief College, Atlanta Georgia. ty/civic groups, churches speeches based on Dr. In addition, one of his ser- and a live broadcast featur- King’s ideals. In order to mons is published in the ing Radio One’s, compete at the Jan. 16 book of "Outstanding 97.9/94.5, radio personali- event, the students went Black Sermons Volume.” ties through qualifying compe- Bishop Proctor is the Martin Luther King, Jr. titions at their respective Founding President of the Awards Banquet 7:30 p.m. schools during the month Congress of National The Sheraton Hotel Dallas of December. All finalists Black Churches (Baltimore (formerly the Adam’s receive college savings Affiliate). He co-authored Mark) - 400 North Olive bonds. Winner of the 2008 "Christians Under Street, Dallas Keynote competition was Dalton Construction" with Dr. Speaker: Dr. Alvin Sherman of Charles Rice Staccato Powell. Poussaint, author, psychia- Learning Center. Chapel Christian trist, educator and respect- Methodist Episcopal/White ed social critic. Few fans Dr. Martin Luther Rock Chapel Methodist realized that the inspiring King, Jr. Church was the first force behind “The Cosby Commemorative African American Church Show” and its spin-off, “A Celebration: established in far north Different World,” was Dr. The 2009 Dr. Martin Dallas and is believed to be Alvin Poussaint, a psychi- Luther King, Jr. McKinney the first such establishment atrist known more for his Commemorative for African Americans in insightful studies into the Committee cordially the North Texas Area. It needs of the African- invites you to an evening of has a membership of over American Family than for joyous community collabo- 4,800. Under the leader- his screen-writing talents. ration through the sacred ship of Dr. Jerome McNeil, He continues to work with arts of song, dance, music Jr., CCTOF continues to Bill Cosby, in their newest and speaking on Sunday, serve the community collaboration, Come On, January 18, 2009 at 7pm at through over 90 ministries People! On the Path from McKinney North High like the Friends of Family Victims to Victors. School Auditorium (2550 January 15 - January 21, 2009 | orth Dallas Gazette | visit us online at www.orthDallasGazette.com | 5 Education North Texas Students Seeking Financial New Teaching Techniques Hold Big Promise for Assistance, Urged To Apply For Scholarship Area School Districts From staff reports able from high school guid- lege,” said Jeff Phillips, programs are supported by By STEPHAIE WARD ence the basic of the pro- ance counselors or online RMHC of Greater North local McDonald’s fran- Guest Correspondent gram. The workshop Local high school sen- at www.RMHC.org. Texas Board Chair and chisees. will be held at the Dahn iors are encouraged to Students may also apply McDonald’s Scholarship recipients Brain Education has Yoga Center at 5920 Belt apply for the 2008 – 2009 for the scholarship elec- Owner/Operator. “It is our will be selected based on awakened the desire to line Rd. Dallas, TX Ronald McDonald House tronically via the program goal to help make the their academic achieve- learn in students all over 75252 on January 24 and Charities® (RMHC®) U.S. web site. dream of a college educa- ment, financial need, com- the country and is now 25, 2009 at 8:20 to 4:30 Scholarship Program. The “The RMHC U.S. tion a reality for students munity involvement, and being offered to school p.m. annual scholarship pro- Scholarship Program pro- who may not otherwise leadership potential. districts and parents Dr. Collins said she gram, sponsored by Ronald vides local high school sen- attend college.” RMHC of Greater North throughout North Texas. has seen amazing results McDonald House Charities iors who wish to continue This year the local Texas offers four scholar- “This program helps to from children in other of Greater North Texas, their education the oppor- RMHC chapter will award ship programs for eligible connect students with areas. “Where you mind will award scholarships to tunity to apply for a schol- $100,000 in scholarships to students to apply. The their mind and body - if goes, you energy fol- local high school seniors. arship and receive financial North Texas high school scholarship deadline is you don’t feel good you lows,” she said. This pro- Applications are avail- assistance to attend col- students. The scholarship February 16, 2009. can’t learn,” said Dr. gram includes physical, Vanneise Collins, an edu- emotional and cognitive cator and workshop facil- exercises, as well as pos- SMU set to launch innovative graduate program itator for BE. tures, breathing tech- From staff reports highly effective campaign sionals who fully embrace before designing the uni- Dr. Collins will facili- niques, guided imagery strategies for the future both the business and cre- versity's own program. The tate a 2-day workshop and games used to stimu- Focusing on the creative marketplace. ative aspects of the adver- cutting-edge program will introducing the Brain late healthy, dynamic and talents and business acu- "Globalization, social tising disciplines, as well groom tomorrow's leaders Education For Enhanced productive functioning of learning program to area men required to be success- media and other advances as the enormity of change and is designed to be home the body and brain. educators and interested Dr. Collins said as ful in today's rapidly of this digital age have in the global consumer to a lively and invigorating parents. The program families struggle with the evolving world of adver- created tremendous oppor- marketplace, will be truly environment where stu- will take participants economy, and other prob- tising, Southern Methodist tunities for marketers to prepared for the business dents will investigate through 15-session cur- lems, their children are University's acclaimed deliver their messages to environment of tomor- what's new and what's next riculum; give them the Temerlin Advertising the public in innovative row." in the marketplace. opportunity to experi- See COLLINS, Page 7 Institute for Education and ways," said Dr. Patricia SMU's faculty spent 18 Research will launch a Alvey, distinguished chair months studying 150 unique graduate program and director of the advertising programs in advertising in August Temerlin Advertising across the country in order 2009, emphasizing both Institute. "However, only to identify what was work- social responsibility and those advertising profes- ing and what was not

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Ongoing learn different ways to Dallas, TX 75204. $40 - Program Students from [email protected] by play more than 700 vehi- African American improve upon and grow www.planfund.org or call various schools will be January 15th to get cles. www.dal- Republican Club of their business. 4th 214-942-6698. spotlighted in the program involved lasautoshow.org Collin County meets 3rd Saturdays, 11AM-1PM, "I Am America." Contact Tuesday of every month at ReMarkable Affairs Cafe, Play Date 8pm-2am, alter- Plano ISD February 7 February 21 7 pm (Doors will open at 2727 LBJ Freeway, Suite native to typical night out Communications Department at Free China adoption UCF’s 10th annual 6:30 pm) Collin County 140, Dallas, $20 for mem- at Excuses Extreme Cafe, workshop held by Great Red, Hot & Snazzy Republican Party bers; $35 for non-mem- 3025 Main Street, Dallas, 469.752.8150 for more information. Wall China Adoption, a Benefit Gala! Featuring Headquarters 8416 Stacy bers, $5 off for early bird TX Singles, couples, non-profit organization national recording artist Road, McKinney Call Fred registration. Visit groups...EVERYBODY dedicated to place aban- saxophonist Gerald Moses at 972 618 7027 or http://nbwenorg.ning.com for food, drink, music, and January 23 doned girls from China. Albright and singer Toni [email protected] for more for more information. GAMES! Cost is $10, Info Plano Chamber of 1:30-4:30 pm L.E.R. Redd! Sheraton Hotel information. THIS IS A PREPAID Contact: 713-283-2469 or Commerce’s 63rd Schimelpfenig Library Dallas, more info EVENT so register early! [email protected]. Annual ew Member 5024 Custer Road Plano, www.uncf.org/dallas or Collin County Black EXPO at the Plano Centre TX 75023. To register call the UNCF office (972) Chamber of Commerce: Wit Women Conference Urban League Health Business Interchange at http://www.gwca.org/even 234-1007. 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8 | January 15 - January 21, 2009 | orth Dallas Gazette | visit us online at www.orthDallasGazette.com Arts & Entertainment Community Spotlight Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity Celebrates Two of Its Members From staff reports challenges of existing trade the first African American Street Journal for his new deals, as well as, new trade District Attorney in the approach as prosecutor. The Dallas Chapter of initiatives including Asia. state of Texas. As Dallas The President of the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, President-elect Barack County District Attorney, Dallas Chapter, Sire Archon Alpha Epsilon Boule’, cele- Obama described Mr. Kirk his most significant accom- William Frazier, expressed brated two of its members as “a leader, negotiator and plishments as District his excitement about the for their outstanding principled proponent of Attorney has been the DNA accomplishments, “Ron and accomplishments - former trade.” Mr. Kirk promises to exoneration of 19 wrong- Craig represent everything Mayor Ron Kirk, who was maintain his commitment to fully convicted prisoners the Boule’ stands for and we recently nominated for U. America’s workers. Mr. while maintaining a convic- are very proud of both of S. Trade representative Kirk, who is currently a tion rate comparable to his them.” under the Obama adminis- partner at the law firm of predecessor. Mr. Watkins is Sigma Pi Phi is the oldest tration and current Dallas Vinson & Elkins, will take driven to reform an imper- black fraternity and is made District Attorney, Craig the post after confirmation. fect criminal justice system up of a select group of men Watkins, named the 2008 Mr. Watkins’ selection as and has received national who have made significant Texas of the Year by the “Texan of the Year” is a media attention by 60 achievements and contribu- Dallas Morning News. Mr. Kirk, a full trade advocate, will take on the major accomplishment for Minutes and The Wall tions to the community.

COLLINS, from Page 6 benefactors of a stress program twice weekly for filled environment and this twelve weeks. After com- makes learning even more pletion of the program, difficult. The BE program they displayed significant teaches students how to improvements in five out focus and improve their of twelve tests of learning information - processing efficiency, including con- skills to reinforce their centration, learning strate- learning. gy, learning acceptability, Children are taught how self-control strategy, and to breath, focus on flexibil- emotional control strategy, ity, and how to clear away as well as a global score of emotional residues of ear- learning efficiency. In con- Dr. Vanneise Collins lier experiences and releas- trast, a control group of improvements in six of es the associated energy twenty students did not eight different intelli- toward new perspectives show improvements in any gences tested, including and attitude. of these measures, accord- linguistic, logical-mathe- Brain Education started ing Korean Journal of matical, body-kinesthetic, in East Asian. It has been Educational Research. musical, interpersonal, and updated and refined with 2004. intrapersonal intelligence, critical insights from neu- Forty pre-schoolers (age according to the Journal of roscience and other disci- 5) participated in a Brain Brain Education. plines. BE integrates and Education program for Dr. Collins said BE is a applies core understands thirty minutes daily, for win, win for students, about brain, mind and five months. Compared to teachers, principal, and behavior. a control group of 40 chil- parents. Children she said Twenty students at fifth dren, the children in the become more comfortable grade level participated in Brain Education program with learning and also a pilot Brain Education showed significant more supportive of each other. Teachers have an easier time in the class- room and more confidence that their students are learning. Principals, she said, benefit it is easier to meet academic goals and also easier to retain teacher because they are no con- stantly dealing with disci- plinary problems. Anyone interested in more information about the Brain Education pro- gram can go to the site at www.powerbrainedu.com or call Dr. Collins at (214) 971-5851.

January 15 - January 21, 2009 | orth Dallas Gazette | visit us online at www.orthDallasGazette.com | 7 Cover Story dreamdownpayment on a By RUTH FERGUSO Wranglers, a dance and President-elect Barack Opening Festivities at the Bishop Vashti McKenzie, Students, faculty and orth Dallas Gazette stunt team will perform at Obama has invited a group Lincoln Memorial Bishop T.D. Jakes and staff from Southern the Texas State Society's of "everyday Americans" HBO will exclusively Pastor Tony Evans, and a Methodist University and Dallas, Washington, DC Black Tie & Boots to join him and Vice televise the Opening special musical perform- Paul Quinn College will be and the nation are prepar- Inaugural Ball. President-elect Joe Biden Celebration for the 56th ance by Stellar Award-win- working with the ing for a four day celebra- Seven students from the on their Whistle Stop Tour Presidential Inaugural, a ning artist, Marvin Sapp. Cornerstone Baptist tion truly unlike any the Lincoln High School from Philadelphia – to the celebration of America to “Standing on the basic Church Homeless United States has ever Humanities/Communicati nation's capital on the be held on the steps of the philosophy of the inclusive Outreach Ministry. known. The annual obser- ons Magnet are putting Saturday. Shandra Jackson Lincoln Memorial on nature of the Obama cam- Several community vation of the only holiday into action what they study and her 11 year-old son Sunday, January 18th. paign, the concert and groups are hosting food recognizing the contribu- each day in the radio-televi- Ryan from Arlington, were HBO will televise the event breakfast provide a unique bank drives such as the tions of an African sion department as they the only Texans invited to beginning at 6:00 PM on an experience during the inau- Wine Therapist’s Food for American leader will lead travel to Washington to participate. open signal, working with gural week for prayer for Neighbors Finale, a group into the inauguration of the record footage for an inau- Jackson, recovering from all of its distributors to the President-elect Obama of Obama supporters are first African American gural documentary, an illness in 2007, became allow Americans across the and his family and the collecting canned food on President of the United Through the Eyes of the involved in Obama’s cam- country with access to many issues confronting behalf of the North Texas States. Or some historians Children. Private donors paign and served as a dele- cable or satellite television him and our country,” com- Food Bank at five fire sta- would say at least the first and churches provided the gate to the Democratic to join in the Opening ments Rev. Shelley tions in the North Dallas acknowledged African funding for the selected stu- Party’s national convention Celebration for free. Henderson, founder of the area. American President. dents airplane tickets and in Denver, Colorado. A sampling of perform- Inauguration Coalition and The "Kids' Inaugural: Celebrations for both the rented rooms at a Victorian ers includes Beyonce, The First Ladies Summit. We Are The Future," a achievements and contri- home in the DC area. Sunday, January 18th Bono, Sheryl Crow, Usher, In Washington, DC, concert honoring military butions of Rev. Dr. Marin About twenty students Inauguration Shakira, will.i.am and President-Elect Obama and families is airing on Disney Luther King, Jr., and the from the Ron Clark Celebration Concert Stevie Wonder - among Vice-President Elect Joe Channel (7:00 p.m.). inauguration of President- Academy will sing their The Inauguration several others scheduled to Biden will join Gen. Colin Musical performances for elect Barack H. Obama are new song, "Dear Summit will presents a perform. Additionally, Powell in volunteer activi- the Kids' Inaugural event scheduled not only in Obama," during at least series of events beginning Martin Luther King III, ties in honor of Dr. King’s include the Jonas Brothers, Washington, DC, but across three inaugural events, with the Inauguration Queen Latifah, Denzel legacy as they urge sup- Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato the Metroplex. Local including two balls on Jan. Celebration Gospel Concert Washington and Jamie porters to participate in and Bow Wow. Billy Ray events honoring Dr. King 20. At one of the events, the at Free Gospel Deliverance Foxx are to read historical community service. They Cyrus, Keke Palmer, and are featured throughout this students will share the stage Temple, 4703 Marlboro passages. are also launching "Renew Usher Raymond IV are issue. with R&B stars Usher and Pike, Capitol Heights, MD America Together" Web also scheduled to appear. Patti LaBelle. 20743 on Sunday, January Martin Luther King site on Martin Luther King Youth in Action The students performed 18, 2009 at 6:00 pm, featur- Jr. Day - January 19th Day, January 19, to help Inauguration Day, The support of the young the song for donors on ing a host of the nation’s U.S. Senate Chaplain Dr. people answer the call. January 20th voters was pivotal in the Tuesday, January 13th top gospel artists including Barry Black will host the The Web site, Every major network election of Obama and sev- before they learned about Micah Stampley, Beverly Inauguration Prayer www.USAservice.org, will and cable news channel eral from Dallas, those of the trip from Clark, who Crawford, V3 and Lancer Breakfast at the Hyatt allow people to offer their will provide live coverage voting age or and not is, are surprised them with the Clark. Regency Capital Hill, time or resources and be throughout the day of the participating in the celebra- news. Washington DC. Guest contacted by people in the swearing in, parades and tions. The Lake Highlands Celebration of America speakers will include community who need that High School Wildcat Saturday, January 17th to Kick Off Inaugural Bishop Charles Blake, type of help. See INAGURAL, Page 13 January 15 - January 21, 2009 | orth Dallas Gazette | visit us online at www.orthDallasGazette.com | 9 Arts & Entertainment For more entertainment news visit www.orthDallasGazette.comCar Review TV ONE celebrates its fifth anniversary

From staff reports look back at some of the Cicely Tyson, from noon – 6 This film from Verdicus most memorable moments, PM. This Emmy Award- Films, Ebony/Jet In a week when its sched- the controversies and inter- winning mini-series also Entertainment Group and ule is chock-full of special esting topics from her inter- aired on the Martin Luther Codeblack Entertainment, programming devoted to views, including the first- King holiday 2004, TV explores the dynamics of the inauguration of the ever episode of TV One on One’s first day on the air; change in America through USA’s first African One, in which she inter- and an intimate look at the per- American President, TV viewed Barack Obama, then • TV One premieres one sonal and political journey One also celebrates its fifth a candidate for the U.S. of two, new, original docu- of President-elect Barack birthday on the Martin Senate from Illinois, in mentaries about our 44th Obama. Barack Obama: The Luther King holiday 2004. Comedian and actor President: Barack Obama: Man and His Journey is nar- Monday, Jan. 19 at 9 PM (all Sinbad stops by to help keep The Man and His Journey, rated by actor and director times ET) with a two-hour things light during the premiering from 8-9 PM. Blair Underwood. anniversary special featur- evening. ing highlights from its long- TV One’s anniversary running interview series, TV programming is part of a One on One. Hosted by special holiday weekend Radio One Chairperson and with programming honoring acclaimed former radio talk President-elect Obama and show host Cathy Hughes, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., TV One on One features celebrating TV One’s fifth interviews with some of the anniversary and covering most intriguing and news- live the inauguration and worthy public figures and related activities . celebrities in America today. Also, on Monday, Jan. 19, During the special, which TV One will air: • King, repeats at midnight that the six-hour mini-series star- night, Ms. Hughes takes a ring Paul Winfield and MLK Day Concert set

From staff reports of Bands at The University of North Texas. The Lone Star Wind The Black Academy of Orchestra is proud to sup- Arts and Letters, The port The Office of Cultural African-American Affairs' mission of bringing Museum and others will be the highest quality of cul- our special partners in turally diverse program- reaching the African- ming appealing to the American community. A widest population of Dallas talented young soprano citizens. On January 25th will grace our stage per- 2009, at 7:00 pm, our con- forming "We Shall cert presentation of "I Have Overcome" as a dramatic A Dream" will pay tribute lead into Mark to our multifaceted and Camphouses' stirring com- diverse African-American position, "A Movement For culture, and serve as a prel- Rosa". This dramatic com- ude to celebrate Black position for wind ensemble History Month. features a musical explo- This exciting concert ration of Rosa Parks and event presented at the how her fierce determina- Meyerson Symphony tion changed the future for Center will incorporate so many Americans. featured works by African- An appropriate "Featured American composers, Rising Stars" Title-1 school Scott Joplin and Duane will be our featured guests, Milbourne as well as receiving complimentary Schwantner's "Daybreak of tickets for an "up-front-and Freedom" with dramatic personal" classical music readings from Martin experience. Luther King's historic "I The Lone Star Wind Have A Dream" speech. Orchestra is truly devoted to Guest conducting the Lone enriching the cultural lives Star Wind Orchestra will of the citizens of Dallas be African-American con- with no financial gain to our ductor, Nicholas Williams musicians, conductors, our who is Assistant Director Board of Trustees. 10 | January 15 - January 21, 2009 | orth Dallas Gazette | visit us online at www.orthDallasGazette.com Business Service Directory

OBAMA, between 1861 and 1865. dent, in office between slaves. The only difference continued from Page 1 Lincoln was said to have 1921 and 1923, apparently Coolidge, the nation's between Obama and these been the illegitimate son of never denied his ancestry. 30th president, served former presidents is that two terms between 1801 Jackson, the nation's sev- an African man, according According to Vaughn, between 1923 and 1929 none of their family histo- and 1809, was described as enth president, was in to Leroy's findings. Lincoln William Chancellor, a pro- and supposedly was proud ries were fully acknowl- the "son of a half-breed office between 1829 and had very dark skin and fessor of economics and of his heritage. He claimed edged by others. Even Indian squaw and a 1837. Vaughn cites an arti- coarse hair and his mother politics at Wooster College his mother was dark though Obama is half- Virginia mulatto father," as cle written in The Virginia allegedly came from an in Ohio, wrote a book on because of mixed Indian white, he strongly resem- stated in Vaughn's findings. Magazine of History that Ethiopian tribe. His her- the Harding family geneal- ancestry. Coolidge's moth- bles his Kenyan father. And Jefferson also was said to Jackson was the son of an itage fueled so much con- ogy. Evidently, Harding er's maiden name was not only is Obama open have destroyed all docu- Irish woman who married a troversy that Lincoln was had black ancestors "Moor" and in Europe the about his ancestry, most mentation attached to his black man. The magazine nicknamed "Abraham between both sets of par- name "Moor" was given to people acknowledge him as mother, even going to also stated that Jackson's Africanus the First" by his ents. Chancellor also said all blacks just as "Negro" a black man, which is why extremes to seize letters oldest brother had been opponents. that Harding attended was used in America. It people identify Obama as written by his mother to sold as a slave. President Warren Iberia College, a school later was concluded that the first black president of other people. Lincoln, the nation's Harding, the 29th presi- founded to educate fugitive Coolidge was part black. the United States. President Andrew 16th president, served

ing in poverty, the dream applauding audience. “We Dorothy Height, president which they stood that made MLK, continued from Page 1 will not be fulfilled; as long still have work to do, but the emeritus of the National them great. He encouraged as we live in a nation where wonderful thing is we can Council of Negro Women, the CBC and the audience speech, King III, now a what my father and mother 47 plus million people have make it happen. Where there both of whom marched on to remember those princi- human rights leader in his would say, but I know no health insurance, the is great challenge, there is Washington with Dr. King ples as outlined succinctly own right, spoke from his they’re looking down on us dream has not been ful- also great opportunity.” on Aug. 28, 1963, where he by Dr. King in several of heart as he stood before the smiling,” said King, filled, as long as we live in a But, he added, “We’ve rendered the famous “I his speeches. King quoted Capitol Hill audience of founder and president of nation where the criminal got to roll up our sleeves.” Have a Dream” speech. his father, “The ultimate hundreds, thinking of his Realizing the Dream, a justice system has millions Had he lived, Dr. King Both Lewis and Height measure of a person is not father, who was assassinat- non-profit advocacy organ- of people and just about 50- would be 80 years old on received rousing applause where they stand in times ed April 4, 1968 and his ization for the poor. Then 50 percent of those people Jan. 15 this year. Listening when acknowledged by of comfort and conven- mother who died of cancer he laid out the bare facts: are people of color, the to King III speak were civil King III. ience, but where they stand on Jan. 30, 2006. “But, as long as there are dream will not be fulfilled,” rights icons U. S. Rep. John But, King pointed out in times of challenge and “I cannot say exactly 37 plus million people liv- he told the vigorously Lewis (D-Ga.) and Dr. that it was the principles for controversy.”

because it's not an issue A TTOREY LIBERTARIAN , continued from Page 1 that gets them reelected, especially when they will implement and don't pass a close to a trillion dollars in closer to financial ruin. be long-gone before it cost/benefit test. additional government "Elected officials don't comes time to pay the "The best plan for eco- spending to the budget will like to talk about the reality piper." says Davis. nomic recovery would be push the United States of government spending giving more money back to taxpayers in the form of tax cuts, which can increase consumer spending and increase job creation," says Davis. "It will also avoid the corruption and waste- fulness of government spending—something that must be addressed at once if we expect to remain a free and prosperous nation." "Public works projects, like those proposed by the Obama administration, will take too long to implement and many will cost far CATERIG more than their economic benefit," Davis explains. CATERING BY AHMAD "So, not only will the gov- (Certified by the State of Texas) ernment be spending tax- 2606 Hazelwood Place payer money on wasteful Garland, TX 75044 projects, it be spending 972-530-1735 money during a time when Ahmad Abdallas, CEO & Founder economic relief is not 214-460-4271 needed. Conversely, tax Christian company that specializes in church parties & banquets, graduation cuts are always in season." and birthday parties, weddings & all anniversary receptions, and retirement The Libertarian Party parties. Some satisfied customers: New Mr. Zion and St. John Baptist also warns that adding Churches; Mary Kay Inc.; Prairie View A&M and other receptions including receptions & parties in University and Highland Park communities.

January 15 - January 21, 2009 | orth Dallas Gazette | visit us online at www.orthDallasGazette.com |11 have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its Icreed: "We hold these truths to be self-evi- dent: that all men are created equal." I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slaveowners will be able to sit down together at a table of brotherhood. I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a desert state, sweltering with the heat of injustice and oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice. I have a dream that my four children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.”

-Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

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INAGURAL, from Page 9 will use me to bring a nity, many pray that he will Gospel message that is do it well. the ten inaugural balls Wednesday, January 21st uplifting and appropriately scheduled. General Minister and challenging to those who Dallas County Beginning at 10:30 AM, President Dr. Sharon E. hear it..." Then once the speeches Detention Service Commander first come, first served Watkins of the Christian Dallas County Sheriff’s department is currently recruiting for a seating is available at the Church was selected to are over, parties have ended and the prayers have Detention Service Commander. The incumbent’s job duties will Magnolia Theater to give the sermon at the include directing the operations/management of an assigned jail watch the live simulcast of National Prayer Service. been said, President-elect facility which include but is not limited to: long/short range plan- Obama’s Inaugural The National Prayer Obama will begin at last to ning and goal setting, performance management/review, staffing, address. The event is free Service will be held at the govern. For the sake of the disciplinary actions, policy and procedures development and and open to the public. National Cathedral at the nation, and the pride of the The 2009 Inaugural conclusion of Inaugural African American commu- implementation; custody, control, health and welfare of inmates; Watch Celebration is activities and will cele- and, facility maintenance. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or being hosted at the Studio brate America's diversity equivalent level of related work experience. Five (5) years of Movie Grill Addison. The of faith. Reverend Dr. progressive work experience in jail administration or manage- hosts are K104's Skip Sharon Watkins will be the ment, with at least three years in a managerial capacity. Must be Cheatham and 105.7's first woman to deliver the TISEO PAVING COMPANY TCLEOSE Certified as a Jailer or able to attain such certification Nate Quick with special sermon at this traditional 419 E. Hwy. 80, Mesquite, TX 75150 within six months of employment. Visit www.dallascounty.org guest The Honorable Inaugural event. Tel: (972) 289-0723 Fax: (972) 216-5637 and complete the online application. Candidates must also attach Carolyn R. Davis. "I am truly honored to a cover letter and resume. Starting salary is based on education There will be a full speak at this historic occa- www.tiseopaving.com and experience. EOE lunch, entertainment, guest sion," said Reverend speakers, prizes, vendors Watkins. "My prayer when Performing Concrete Street and a live discussion after- I preach is always that God wards. Portion of the pro- Paving in the Metroplex Area ceeds will go to Paul We Accept Subcontracting Bids For All Public Quinn College in an effort Works Project in the Dallas Area to rebuild and encourage McCarthy We Are Accepting Applications for Concrete community responsibility request bids for the in our youth's education Annette Strauss Artist Mixer Drivers and Heavy Equipment Mechanics and their future. Square COST: $15 general seat- Project No. 06281 ing/ $30 Preferred VIP Dallas, TX Equal Opportunity Employer Seating. To purchase tick- be submitted before ets: http://rsvpvip.com/cel- 11:00 am Thursday, ebration NO TICKETS January 22, 2009. WILL BE SOLD AT THE Scope includes an DOOR. outdoor theatre with Texas Democratic extensive sitework Approximate Budget Women of Collin County is $8M and Obama Collin Bid documents are County Present - An available for review Inaugural Gala: TDWCC at McCarthy Private and OCC are hosting an CITY OF CARROLLTO iSqFt www.cityofirving.org Inaugural Gala on planroom and Tuesday, January 20, 2009, McCarthy Office. Athletic Attendant from 7-11 p.m. at Plano Insurance per Alternate School Crossing Guard Centre, 2000 East Spring bid documents. Librarian – Youth Services Creek Parkway 75074. A payment and There are over 100 reser- performance bond Maintenance Worker II – Asphalt vations and as many as 500 may be required. PW Heavy Equipment Operator - Wastewater are expected to celebrate Bid bonds are required Telecommunications Dispatcher the momentous event of Bid documents Barack Obama's inaugura- may be purchased tion as the 44th President from MS Dallas of the United States in high (214) 521-7000 style. There will be danc- [email protected] Workforce Services 1945 E. Jackson Road ing to the music of McCarthy is an Equal Carrollton, TX 75011-0535 City of Garland Memphis Soul Live inter- Opportunity Employer spersed with live TV and encourages all Direct Line: (972) 466-3090 Purchasing Department Coverage of the inaugural MBE/WBE/DBE/HUB events in Washington, firms to submit bids Website: http://www.cityofcarrollton.com 200 N. Fifth Street D.C. A buffet dinner will McCarthy Bldg Co •You must apply online via our website Garland, TX 75040 be served along with a 14131 Midway Rd champagne toast and a #630 Equal Opportunity Employer 972-205-2415 cash bar. Visit Addison, Texas 75001 Phone (972) 991-5500 http://tdwcc.org/Inaugural [email protected] Fax (972) 991-9249 Gala.html for more info. www.mccarthy.com www.garlandpurchasing.com

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Please Remember: CCC is a non-profit Johnson from Epitome Conference 2009 “Hell in Service is from 3:30 pm to 5 Ministries and Prophetess 1-Minute Each ight 501(3)c organization that is Magazine. This is one event My House, Heaven in My pm; and Lunch and Fashion Syneth Hassell from Nightly @ 8 pm Central a concerned community of you don’t want to miss! Heart” @ The Holiday Inn Show from 12:30 pm to Cathedral of Christ Holy (our time); 9 pm Eastern; 7 citizens with a commitment Suites, 2287 Northwest 2:30 pm with the Cedar Temple. For information, pm Mountain; and 6 pm to the education of our chil- Rev. W. L. Stafford, Sr. Hwy, Dallas, TX 75220. Hills High School Modeling directions, summit topics Pacific Time, spend 1- dren. We have awarded M. Div., Senior Pastor Theme: A Match Made in Club, a Special Soloist and and registration call 469- Minute praying for the safe- numerous scholarships and 1550 Edelweiss Heaven with Elder Olivia Praise Dance Teams. Even 364-2445. ty of the USA, our troops, financial assistance to stu- (Service Location) Stith from Norfolk, VA. ing Worship Service starts citizens, world peace, wis- dents in area. We need your 200 Belmont Drive Book title “If God is My at 6 pm. Pastor Deborah Jackson dom and courage for our support to continue this tra- (Church Address) Lover Then Why is My Bed Summit speakers include 1025 W. Wheatland, #223 newly elected leaders, that dition. For information, Allen, TX 75013 so Cold.” Registration Apostle Delonor Lawrence Dallas, TX 75232 the Holy Bible will remain contributions, and to volun- 972-359-9956 deadline is February 6th, from God Explosive 469-364-2445 the basis for laws governing teer, call 972-242-0933. call Minister Sheaniqua FELLOWSHIP OF our land. Don't put this off! Batty @ 214-780-7856 for BELIEVERS MIISTRIES Start your 1-Minute Prayer Christ Community registration fees, directions tonight! God Bless you, Connection, Inc. (CCC) January 18, 3:30 pm and seminar sessions. Sister Tarpley Rev. Willie Rainwater, Join us to partake in a Bishop Gregory D. Founder/Director prophetic word and divine CHRIST COMMUITY Crawford 2006 Southern Oaks healing with our “Women’s COECTIO, IC. Founder & Senior Pastor Carrollton, TX 75007 7-UP Program” featuring (CCC) 3121 andina Drive 972-242-0933 Pastor Barbara Lewis on Dallas, TX 75241 Prayed-Up, Lady Cheryl January 17, 8 am FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST 214-780-7856 Cornett on Lift-Up, Make plans now to be in CHURCH OF ALLE Evangelist Evelyn Crawford or attend Carrollton’s City- WALK OF FAITH O GOIG, 9 am-4 pm on Word-Up, Minister Wide Dr. Martin Luther MIISTRIES Monday-Friday Wilean Blair on Check-Up, King, Jr.’s Parade. Our Minister Sheaniqua Batty February 13-14, 2009 theme is: “Unity in Our Prayer Lines for those in on Geer-Up, Pastor Minnie Join us for our Travailing Community.” There will be need are 972-649-0566 and Choice on Rise-Up, and for Soul Summit 2009 @ awards for Best Float, 972-649-0567. Evangelist Debra Robinson the Hampton Inn and Suites, Band, Decorated Vehicle, Wednesdays, 7 pm on Praise-Up. Confirm your 1311 E. Centre Park Blvd., and Best Marching Group. In January 2009 attendance by tomorrow, Desoto, TX. Service on A must attend is the “After- Get your praise on, January 16th. Call 214- Friday, 02-13-2009 is @ Parade” program @ Ted Wednesday Night Live 780-7856. 7:30 pm. On Saturday, Polk Middle School, 2001 (WNL) @ our main campus, February 14, Seminar Kelly Blvd., in the cafeteria, February 14, 10:30 am 200 Belmont Drive in Allen. Classes from 9:30 am to12 Carrollton, TX. Call the church for details. Don’t miss our Marriage Noon; Worship & Prayer Entertainment will be pro- vided and community lead- January 23-25, 2009 ers from all over Carrollton Mark your calendar, 1st PRIME BURIAL LOTS FOR SALE and Farmers Branch will be Lady Tasha Stafford and One, two or three lots for sale at Restland in in the audience. Women Justified By Faith The parade will start on presents their 2009 Women orth Dallas; located in the beautiful and Jamestown Street (behind Conference, “More Than peaceful Serenity Gardens Section Carrollton City Hall) and Conquerors.” Speakers (Southeast corner of Greenville Avenue & will go West to Josey Lane; include Pastor W.L. Restland Road.) Market value $3450 each, South on Josey to Keller Stafford, Sr. and 1st Lady but selling price negotiable. View plots by Springs; East on Keller Tasha; Dr. Rita Twiggs appointment only. Call 972-606-3878, Springs to Kelly Blvd; from the Potter’s House in 972-416-6109, or 469-235-5808. South on Kelly Blvd to Ted Dallas; Pastor Cheryl Polk Middle School @ 2001 Coleman from Dover, DE; Kelly Blvd. and Minister Monicah

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Sister Happy Birthday Dr. King! Dr. Martin Luther Tarpley King, Jr. was assassi- nated on the balcony Sister Tarpley & of the Lorraine Motel world A humanitarian, civil in Memphis, renown gospel rights leader, author, teacher, Tennessee on April 4, 1968. He was only 39 years old. artist, Beau preacher – Dr. Martin Luther Williams King, Jr. was all of these and Some Timely Quotes of from more. Plainly put, Dr. King Dr. King: “Let us rise up Houston, TX @ Mt. proudly changed the con- tonight with a greater readi- ness. Let us stand with a Olive sciousness and character of Church of America. With his urgent greater determination. And Plano messages of non-violence let us move on in these pow- Christmas Concert and justice for all erful days, these days of Americans, Dr. King challenge, to make America reached more people than what it ought to be. We any other African-American have an opportunity to leader in history, at the time. make America a better our lives: you to make a difference in In 1964, he became the nation.” “Darkness cannot Four Things You Can’t His world: God wants to youngest recipient of the drive out darkness; only Take Back: 1) The rock, work through you; ultimate- world renown and coveted light can do that. Hate can- after it’s thrown. 2) The ly, what matter is not how Nobel Peace Prize. not drive out hate; only love word, after it’s said. 3) The long you live, but how “I Have a Dream,” Dr. can do that.” “We will have occasion, after the loss. 4) effectively you live! King’s most famous speech, to repent in this generation The time, after it’s gone. Abraham was old. Jacob was delivered to more than not merely for the hateful This year decide to, Stop was insecure. Leah was 200,000 people at the words and actions of the Making Excuses! “Each unattractive. Joseph was “March on Washington” at bad people but for the of us finds our meaning and abused. Moses stuttered. the Lincoln Memorial. In appalling silence of the functions as a part of His Gideon was poor. David the summer of 1963, the good people.” (Christ’s) body.” Romans had an affair resulting in all nation was seething with “Nonviolence means avoid- 12:5. Service is the path- kinds of family problems. racial tension, and frequent ing not only external physi- way to joy and fulfillment! Elijah was suicidal. riots were tearing apart com- cal violence but also inter- As we serve God’s purposes, Jeremiah was depressed. munities. In the midst of nal violence of spirit. You our lives take on eternal Naomi was a widow. Peter these calamities, Dr. King not only refuse to shoot a importance. Paul writes, was impulsive. Martha wor- conveyed his vision in a man, but you refuse to hate “All this makes you more ried a lot. The Samaritan very powerful language that him.” “Life’s most urgent significant, not less, because woman had several failed the world has not forgotten question is: What are you of what you are a part of. 1 marriages. Thomas had and probably never will for- doing for others?” “So Let Corinthians 12:14 & 19. doubts. Paul had poor health get. Dr. King’s spouse, Mrs. Freedom Ring ...” Don’t just exist; get and Timothy was timid. Coretta Scott King recalled, As a New Year begins, I involved in something That’s quite a variety of mis- “At that moment it seemed am reminded of something greater than yourself, fits, yet God used each of as if the Kingdom of God that I read; it is something because life is meant for them – and He will use you appeared; but it only lasted to ponder and to take action ministry. God wants you to too, if you stop making for a moment.” on as we embrace and antic- learn to love and serve oth- excuses. ipate another new page in ers unselfishly. He wants Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church The Rock Still standing. Est. June 1864 A Kingdom Building Church offering DELIVERANCE, RESTORATION, PURPOSE and PROSPERITY

Come Experience A Church that Believes SUDAY WORSHIP SERVICES WEDESDAYS 8:00am & 10:30am (8 am & 11 am) 12 pm: Bible Study in Giving God 9:45 am: Sunday School 7 pm: Prayer Excellence Without 6:00 pm: Baptist Training Union 7:30 pm: Bible Study Excuse Worship Services Sunday Worship ...... 7:45 am & 11:00 am Temple of Faith Christian Chapel C.M.E. Church Sunday School ...... 9:45 am – 10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study . . . 12:00 noon & 7:00 pm “Where Jesus is the Main Attraction” Office Hours Rev. Sunday Worship Experience - 8:00 am & 10:45 am Robert Townsend, Pastor Monday & Friday ...... 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Wednesday Bible Study - 12:00 Noon & 7:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday . . . 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday & Sunday ...... Closed 14120 oel Road • Dallas, TX 75254 Contact Info Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church 972-239-1120 (Office) • 972-239-5925 (Fax) 11611 Webb Chapel Road • Dallas, TX 75229 Dr. Jerome E. Office: 972-241-6151 McNeil, Jr., Pastor [email protected] (Email) Email: [email protected] Healthy Beginnings Child Development Center - 972-404-1412 Website: www.dallasmtpisgah.org

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gram on January 18 at Monday Morning Power begins at 8:00 AM. MLK EVENTS, continued from Page 1 Shiloh Missionary Baptist Community Breakfast on The city-wide celebration Church features a perform- January 19 at the Spring concludes with PISD’s King’s name became virtu- achieve his vision as we Hall Program at 11:00 AM ance by the MLK All Creek Campus will intro- MLK tribute on January 22. ally synonymous with the walk together united in a in the Plano City Council Community Choir of 150- duce a new blogging com- This year’s program, “I Am civil rights movement of the common cause promoting a chambers. Various awards plus voices from local ponent. Anyone can log on America”, will salute family late 1950’s and early 1960’s. day of non-violence. The and prizes will be given for churches. The evening pro- before, during, and after the members who are serving or Leading the 2009 Plano walk begins at 10 AM in the winners of the commu- gram will include the breakfast to comment on Dr. who have served in the mil- community activities in the parking lot of Shiloh nity art contest and Unity Committee’s fourth annual King’s vision. Also present itary services. The program celebration and commemo- Missionary Baptist Church, Walk participants. Guest naturalization ceremony, at the breakfast will be local will be held from 7 to 8:15 ration of the birthday and located at 920 14th Street, speaker at this event will be swearing in eligible candi- and state elected officials as p.m. in Collinwood Hall at legacy of the late Dr. and proceeds through the Maureen Haley, niece of dates as US citizens. well as other civic leaders. Plano Centre, 2000 E. Martin Luther King Jr. is historic Douglass noted author Alex Haley. In partnership with Collin Breakfast will be served at Spring Creek Parkway, in the Unity Walk for A Day Community en route to The Sunday evening pro- College, the Annual 7:00 AM, and the program Plano. of Non-Violence on City Hall. Early arrivals Saturday, January 17. Just will get a sneak peak of the as Dr. King and his con- new African American temporaries united with Museum. Leading the local, state, and national Unity Walk will be Rev. diverse groups to build a Isaiah Joshua, Pastor of the coalition of trust, justice, Shiloh Missionary Baptist and brotherhood, our mis- Church. sion on that day will be to Immediately following plant another seed to help the Unity Walk is the City

“Teaching the Word with Compassion, not Compromise!”

Sunday School...... 9:30am Morning Worship...... 10:45am

Pastor Dave Prayer/Bible Study.....7:00pm (Wed) Jenkins, Jr. Join us for our sermon series: ew Year-ew Ways 1501 South Jupiter Rd. Allen, Texas 75002 972-390-2746

Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church NORTH DALLAS COMMUNITY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP 920 E. 14th Street Plano, TX “A Spiritual Oasis for a Thirsty World” Isaiah 55:1 Pastor Isiah Joshua, Jr. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: F

8:00 AM • 9:30 AM • 11:30 AM FAITH OUR OF FLAMES THE ANNING 972-437-3493 1010-1020 South Sherman Street • Richardson, TX 75081 Dr. Leslie W Smith, Senior Pastor www.ndcbf.org ew Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Dallas Sunday Service Morning Worship 7:30 am & 10:30 am 9:00 am Sunday School Monday Service Men’s Ministry 7:00 pm Women’s Ministry 7:00 pm Young Adult Ministry 7:00 pm Wednesday Service Intercessory Prayer 6:15 pm Dr. Robert E. Price, Sr. Bible Study 7:00 pm Senior Pastor Sunday Worship Services 8AM & 11AM ANNING THE FLAMES OF OUR FAITH

A Praying Church Family F Sunday 9:45AM Sunday School Monday 7PM Youth, Brotherhood, Mission “Watchmen on the Walls” & Young Adult Ministries Tuesday 7PM Bible Study & Men’s Choir 214-341-6459 (Phone) • 214-342-8403 (Fax) Wednesday 7PM Mid-Week Service 9550 Shepard Road Thursday 7PM Mass Choir Dallas, TX 75243 For more information call (972) 423-6695 www.nmzb.org (Website) • [email protected] (Email) www.shilohbaptistchurch.org

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