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Mrs. Minnie Flanagan The Dallas Post Tribune honors the memory of Mrs. Members of DeSoto East Middle School Chamettes Minnie Flanagan, a role model, barrier breaker, and trailblazer. She and her husband, Mr. Pat Lee Flanagan, Members of the Great DeSoto East Middle School Chamettes a native Texan had one son. Together they worked to make Dallas a better place to live. From 1937 to 1949 strive to change the world, one person at a time, beginning with Mrs. Flanagan was active in the Democratic Progressive the face they see in the mirror. How are they making a change? Voters League; she became one of two women on the league's executive committee. She served also on the They are approaching this challenge by developing skills and National Metropolitan Council of Negro Women and with the Dallas Negro Chamber of Commerce. In the behaviors that will transform them into the best that they can 1950s, with her husband, she opened the Oak Cliff Drake be. Youth Center. In 1953, Mrs. Flanagan was named Zeta Phi Beta sorority's Woman of the Year. Aside from her The University of The young women in Charmettes are attending sessions with civil-rights activities, the sorority recognized Mrs. Texas at Arlington has Helene Royal, CEO of H.R. Enterprises, the parent company of Flanagan's tireless efforts on behalf of the Maria announcedthat Wonderfully Made Finishing School. Ms. Helene uses traditional Morgan Branch of the YWCA and her presidency of the Grammy-nominated Daughters of Smith Chapel, AME Church, as well as of superstar Drake will principles to teach etiquette savvy, character development, and the American Democratic Association. Throughout the perform March 2, 1950s and 1960s her interest in civil rights increased. 2012 in what will be life skills she calls 'Training to Transform'. The principles that are She worked to organize and participated in demonstra- taught help young ladies become more self-confident in different tions against segregated cafeterias and public facilities the inaugural concert in Dallas. She served as president of the Dallas NAACP for the new $78 mil- types of settings, learn timeless social skills, prepare for "soft from 1959 to 1961. In 1986 her achievements were rec- lion College Park skills" presence in the workforce, and become a positive influ- ognized by the bestowal of the NAACP Heritage award. Center. In her last years she gave dedicated service to the Continues on Page 6A ence in our society. American Cancer Association. Mrs. Flanagan died in Continua en la Pagina 6A May 1987. News You Ought To Know FORGIVENESS Mr. Frank P. Hernandez was the first Washington Post / Writers Group usually need to feel they gained some- Hispanic to be appointed a judge in Dallas thing -- anything -- from what happened. County. He succumbed last week of a Dear Carolyn: With an affair, that can range from ending heart attack, at the age of 73. Approximately 10 years ago, my wife the marriage and building a satisfying Mrs. Octavia Spencer accepted the had an affair with our daughter's soccer new life alone or with someone new; to coach. Of the nearly 7 billion people on recognizing ways you weren't the great- Oscar for best supporting actress for The the planet, she was adamant that she had est spouse and improving yourself for Help. found her "soul mate." your own reasons and benefit; to using For a free lawyer contact the law office Not only has she never really apolo- the demolition of your world to deepen of Michael Duran; they may be able to gized for the affair, but I also had to beg your compassion and update your priori- her not to leave, primarily to keep our ties; to recognizing that your vision of help. two kids close to their friends and extend- your life and marriage weren't accurate People gathered Monday, February ed family, as we could not afford our and appreciating the truth for its own 27, 2012, to break ground on the JFK neighborhood in a divorce and would sake; to taking satisfaction in finding the have had to move away. Both kids eventu- strength to advocate for your kids; to just Tribute, a downtown memorial commemorating the ally graduated from great colleges, and summoning the willpower to choose President's morning in Fort Worth on November 22, grew up never knowing of their mother's peace over anger. the day he was assassinated. affair. We both sought counseling, but, None of these is a free trip to The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge opening has been oddly enough, the starting point was Santorini, but each has its own soul- always having the blame leveled at me -- expanding charm. postponed. after all, if I were the perfect husband, my Unfortunately, where your wife's Dallas Municipal Judge Phyllis Lister Brown will wife would never have cheated! remorse should be, you have finger-point- continue to run for higher office, after she lost an I still harbor anger and disappoint- ing -- and where your personal growth important round last week in her bid to remain on the ment in my marriage, despite the fact should be, you have your hollowed-out that we both "get along." While we have marriage. Which you preserved not out of bench. sex, I would no longer consider it "mak- love, but economics. Baylor's Robert Griffin III, has proved that he is the ing love." To keep another decade from circling fastest quarterback in this years NFL scouting com- I would like for someone in my shoes the bowl, please recognize that you need to tell me whether the hurt goes away, to fill in one of these two blanks, remorse bine. and what is the nature of forgiveness? It or renewal -- and that you're the one who Candidates for Dallas ISD School Board of Trustees seems people who have never been in my gets to decide what you need to put this have until March 5th to file. shoes are quick to dispense the "forgive affair to rest. An apology, OK, or ... what? The Bethune Cookman Inspirational Gospel Choir and forget, get on with your life" advice. If your wife again rebuffs your request for Carolyn says: Your shoes may be a accountability -- or if you decide not to from Florida will be in concert March 9, 2012, 6:00 pair I haven't tried on, but I still believe bother asking -- then what attainable out- PM, Greater New Zion Baptist Church, Rev. Joe S. "forgive and forget, get on with your life" come do you want most? Therein lies Patterson, Pastor. is an insult to someone in footwear like your peace. Call 214-421-4119. Please plan to attend. yours. E-mail Carolyn Hax at That's because one of two things typ- [email protected], or chat The American Airlines Center will host high school ically precedes forgiveness: the transgres- with her at 11 a.m. each Friday at basketball playoff games, sor's expression of remorse, or the vic- www.washingtonpost.com. Saturday, March 3, 2012, tim's embrace of life after damage. The first is self-explanatory, and the for the first time, including direct path to forgiveness: "I believe games featuring boys she'd undo this if she could, and we're all teams from South Oak capable of doing things we regret." Cliff, Grand Prairie and The second path is for when the apol- ogy doesn't come and you're left to your DeSoto. own forgiveness devices. For this, people Celebrating Black History All Year!! March 1-7, 2012 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 10A
State Atty. & Dr. Gary Bond Representative Ms. Eleanor A. Howard Celebrating Black Barbara Mallory History Month Celebrating Black Caraway Malcom X History Month Mrs. Shirley Chisholm Celebrating Black “World Leader” First African-American History Month Born Malcolm Little on May woman elected to the US 19, 1925, in Omaha, Congress Mrs. Althea Gibson State Rep. Barbara Nebraska, to a Baptist Mrs. Shirley Chisholm (Nov. Mallory Caraway preacher and a homemaker, 30, 1924 - Jan. 1, 2005) was Firirst African American Malcolm knew little domestic the first African-American Woman To Be A Competitor on the Atty. & Dr. Gary Bond tranquility. His parents were woman elected to the US followers of Marcus Garvey, Congress. Shirley Anita St. Hill World Tennis Tour and family activities caught Althea Gibson (August 25, 1927 - September 28, the attention of local white supremacists. In 1929 the Ms. Eleanor A. Howard was born in Brooklyn, New York. After being a teacher 2003) was a World No. 1 American sportswoman Little home in Lansing, Michigan, was burned down, and two years later Malcolm's father Earl was killed in an and serving as a New York state assemblywoman, who became the first African- alleged streetcar "accident." The strain of trying to pro- Chisolm was elected as a Democrat to the House of American woman to be a com- vide for seven children proved Representatives. She served in petitor on the world tennis too much for Malcolm's mother, Congress for seven terms, from and in 1938 Louise Little was January 3, 1969, until January 3, tour and the first to win a committed to the state mental Grand Slam title in 1956. She is hospital. Malcolm was placed in 1983. In 1972, Chisholm was the first African-American woman to sometimes referred to as "the a juvenile home until 1941, when his half-sister Ella Collins run for a major-party presidential Jackie Robinson of tennis" for brought the 15-year-old to nomination. During her long breaking the color barrier. Boston.He later became a street political career, she fought for Gibson was a member of Alpha hustler who went on to become the rights of women and minori- a world leader. ties. Kappa Alpha sorority. Mrs. Althea Gibson Malcom X Mrs. Maggie Walker
SenaSenattoror RoRoyycece WeWesstt Congresswoman State Celebrating Black Eddie Bernice Representative History Month Helen Giddings Mr. Marcus Garvey Johnson Jamaican Publisher, Celebrating Black History Journalist, Entrepreneur, and Orator Congresswoman District 30 Month Eddie Bernice Johnson Mrs. Rosa Parks Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jr., (17 August 1887 – 10 June 1940) was "The First Lady of Civil Celebrating Black History Month Mrs. Helen Giddings a Jamaican publisher, journalist, Senator Royce West Rights" entrepreneur, and orator who was Arthur Ashe, Jr. Mrs. Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (February 4, 1913 - a staunch proponent of the Black Nationalism and Pan- First African American to Win the Men’s October 24, 2005) was an African-American civil rights Africanism movements, to which end he founded the Singles Title at Both US Open and Wimbledon activist, whom the U.S. Congress called "the first lady of Universal Negro Improvement Association and African civil rights", and "the mother of the freedom move- Communities League (UNIA-ACL).He founded the Black Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr. (July 10, ment".On December 1, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama, Star Line, part of the Back-to-Africa movement, which 1943 – February 6, 1993) was a pro- Parks refused to obey bus driver James F. Blake's order promoted the return of the African Diaspora to their fessional tennis player, born and that she give up her seat to make room for a white pas- ancestral lands. Prior to the twentieth century, leaders raised in Richmond, Virginia. During senger. Mrs. Parks' action was not such as Prince Hall, Martin Delany, his career, he won three Grand Slam the first of its kind to impact the civil Edward Wilmot Blyden, and Henry titles, putting him among the best rights issue. Others had taken similar Highland Garnet advocated the ever from the United States. Ashe, steps, including Mrs. Lizzie Jennings involvement of the African diaspo- an African American, was the first in 1854, Mr. Homer Plessy in 1892, ra in African affairs. Garvey was Mrs. Irene Morgan in 1946, Mrs. unique in advancing a Pan-African black player ever selected to the Mr. Arthur Ashe, Jr. Sarah Louise Keys in 1955, and Mrs. philosophy to inspire a global United States Davis Cup team and Claudette Colvin on the same bus mass movement and economic the only black man to ever win the singles title at system nine months before Parks, empowerment focusing on Africa Wimbledon, the US Open, or Australian Open. He is but Parks' civil disobedience had the known as Garveyism. also remembered for his efforts to further social effect of sparking the Montgomery Mr. Marcus Garvey causes. Bus Boycott. Mrs. Rosa Parks
Alpha Kappa Alpha Emerging Young Leaders Induction The Great DeSoto East Charmettes Helping Others
On January 25, Alpha opment, civic engage- ed Rita Cloman XI Omega chapter of ment, enhanced aca- (President), Donnetta Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc. demic preparation, and Henry (Past President), inducted twenty young character building. Rosemary Bolden Last month, the provides relief to the like to thank all those women from DeSoto Participation in this pro- (Chairperson of EYL) Great DeSoto East children of Africa. who volunteered East Middle School into gram will help the and Sheila Patterson, Middle School They worked several their time, talent, their signature pro- young women develop member of the chapter. Charmettes began weeks with volun- and resources to gram, "Emerging Young the skills and talents For more information Leaders". This program necessary to become on this program, visit making pillowcase teers to create dress- make this endeavor a is designed to impact leaders in their school the Alpha Kappa Alpha, dresses to donate to es that children in great success that young women in grades and community. Those Inc. website; "Little Dresses for Africa can wear they will remember six through eight in four in attendance from http://www.aka1908.co Africa," a non-profit proudly. The for years to come. areas; leadership devel- Alpha Xi Omega includ- m/. organization which Charmettes would
AROUND TOWN with BENNIE BROWN What: Meet & Greet Brown. Bennie Brown Get the Facts, Educate When: March 2, 2012 yourself on the issues at Time: 7PM - 9PM hand, Where: Thorntree Stand Up & Make a Country Club Difference in Your 825 W Wintergreen Rd, Community!! Desoto 75115 Host: Mark Aguirre Mrs. Bennie Brown is a can- (Former Dallas Maverick) didate in Dallas Please come out and County Commissioner Meet & Greet Bennie Precinct 3 political race March 1 - 7, 2012 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 2A CONGRATULATIONS!
Congratulations to the DeSoto High School Boys Basketball team on their Regional Quarterfinal win over Richardson Berkner last night – final score 64-55 after trailing much of the game! The Boys now advance to the Regional Semifinal this Friday in Waco! Victory Baptist Church Worship Service Held at Singing Hills Funeral Chapel Region 2 – Regional 6621 University Hills Blvd. • Dallas, Texas 75241 Semifinals Services DeSoto vs. Spring Sunday Worship 10:00AM-12:00PM Westfield Wednesday Bible Study 6:30PM- 7:30PM Rev. John Strong, YMCA Branch 907 E. Ledbetter Dr. Friday, March 2 at 8 Senior Pastor p.m. "The Church Where Love is Being Shown" Baylor University – Ferrell Center
Dallas Black Dance Theatre II Premieres Two New Works At The Latino Culture EXXONMOBIL Center SUPPORTS UNCF EMERGENCY STUDENT AID CAMPAIGN WITH GRANT WORTH UP TO $500,000 UNCF (United Negro College Fund) the nation's largest private provider of scholar- ships to African Americans and other students of color, has Dallas Black Dance Bruce Wood set to the The Premise received a grant from Theatre II (DBDT II), the music of Ray Charles has Love of God, Love of Country, second performing com- been restaged. Also fea- Love of Self, Love of Humanity, the Will to Serve. ExxonMobil worth up to $500,000. The grant pany of Dallas Black tured in the performance Dance Theatre (DBDT) will be Love Songs a pas- The Premise will provide emergency Amor a Dios, Amor Al Pais, will take the stage of the sionate duet by DBDT II Amor A Uno Mismo, Amor a la Humanidad, education assistance to Latino Cultural Center Artistic Director Nycole y el querer servir. college juniors and March 2-3, 2012 to pres- Ray along with Agony, a seniors impacted by ent Spring Fiesta! full company work chore- the struggling economy Sponsored by Macy's, the ographed by DBDT Dance and facing bills for series of three perform- Company Member tuition, books, and ances spotlights new Richard Freeman Jr. works performed by Area K-12 students will room and board that DBDT II, a fourteen mem- have the privilege of must be paid before ber troupe of some of the attending the series in a seniors can graduate country's best trained sold-out matinee per- and juniors can contin- dancers. formance specifically ue to their senior year. The engaging dancers designed for them on The ExxonMobil con- of DBDT II will continue Friday, March 2. their trademark versatili- Sponsored by Chase and tribution is in the form ty and style. Premiering RBC Wealth of a challenge grant. for the series will be Ain't Management, students ExxonMobil has made Dat Good News, an origi- will enjoy excerpts from an immediate contri- nal work of Dr. Mel A. dance works featured on bution of $250,000, Tomlinson, former princi- the evening program. and will match, dollar- pal dancer for American Located at 2600 Live for-dollar, each contri- Ballet Theatre, Dance Oak, Dallas, the Latino Theatre of Harlem and Cultural Center is a noted bution, large or small, Director of the DBDT host and venue for vari- up to a total of Dance Academy. In addi- ous expressions of the $250,000. Meeting the tion, Smoke an original visual, musical, and per- ExxonMobil challenge work of choreographer forming arts. would yield a total of $750,000 for the emer- gency scholarship UNT Students show clean fund, enough to help energy can cost as little 500 students stay in as a slice of pizza school. UNT Beyond Coal has student per semester, or been a leading organiza- just one slice of pizza tion fighting for the each term. switch away from coal What: Rally and and dirty energy to 100% demonstration of the clean, sustainable energy low-cost of renewable if you want 2742 S Beckley Ave. for the campus. This week energy displaying a card- they will be demonstrat- board cut-out of a slice of Dallas, TX 75224 ing the low cost of local pizza and a wind turbine. renewable energy while Students will take photo- your car ph. (214) 941-3900 gathering letters to be petitions to be sent to send to President Rawlins President Rawlins and asking him to publicly write letters to ask for a commit to moving UNT commitment to clean fixed right, off of coal as well as other energy. The letters will be sources of dirty energy. hand delivered to On Thursday, March 1st President Rawlins at 2:30 from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 PM. bring it to p.m, students will gather, When: Thursday, rally, take photo petitions March 1st from 12:30 PM and write letters to the - 2:30 PM president to show their Where: Event will take b&t paint support for 100% local place outside the Union clean energy for the cam- in the Free Speech Zone. pus with a giant card- Who: The UNT Beyond board cut-out of a slice of Coal Campaign; Students, & body! pizza to demonstrate that residents, faculty and the low cost of switching staff, Sierra Club, and Owner Lee Alejandro and Associate Joe Sauseda would cost just $4.50 per clean energy supporters. March 1 - 7, 2012 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 3A
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He want- ners like you and me, Jesus He paid for being unselfish after that point unless they are camera CIRCULATION ready and have been approved by the ed His disciples to have an was showing and expressing and showing mankind an Mr. Elester Coleman publisher. agape kind of love. This is the an unselfish love. That is agape type of love. Mrs. Joan Fowler 5) All articles and advertisements Mrs. Colleen White Mr. Samuell Farrell kind of love that Jesus has for what agape love is-it is Is there someone whom must be proofed by the article placer Mr. Jermain Clemon or advertiser. We will not be held all of us. Jesus loves us with- unselfish. you can show an agape type Mr. Carrenza Thurmond "By this all will know that responsible for any errors if the article out wanting anything in Yet, the most important of love toward? If so, can you placer or advertiser does not proof their you are My disciples, if you ADVERTISING return. element of an agape type of express it in a Christ-like man- article or advertisement. have love for one another" Mr. Carrenza Thurmond 6) Articles and advertisements Often we think of love in its love is that a person must be ner? If you are willing to Dr. T.R. Lee, Jr. received past the stated deadlines will (John 13:35). I'm sure many of romantic form, but it is possi- willing to express this kind of show people an agape type of Mrs. Veronica Zambrano be held over for the next publication you have heard this verse if applicable. ble for us to be able to have a love without giving it a second love, then people will be able before. But have you ever PRODUCTION 7) We will not be held responsible kind of love that is deeper thought. And this is what to get a glimpse of Christ in Mrs. Veronica Zambrano for pictures that are not claimed after thought about what this verse Ms. Chloe Buckley than we can understand. Jesus did. He did not think you. Are you willing to two (2) weeks. Pictures held after means? This verse has a two (2) weeks are subject to dispos- However, we often want twice about whether what He express God's agape love PHOTOGRAPHER al. deeper meaning about love something in return. The was doing was the right thing toward someone today? I Mr. Floyd Ferguson 8) Advertisement positioning than many of us can compre- Mrs. Constance Cannon based on a first-come basis. secret to loving people with or not. He simply did what He know I am. Amen? Amen. hend. Jesus wanted His disci- Mr. Frank A. Lott Positioning can be guaranteed for open arms is learning how to knew He had to do and gave 15% over total cost. ples to love one another in a ADVISORY BOARD Credo of The Black Press have an agape type of love for His life on the cross for all of Dr. George Willis, Chairman The Black Press believes that America Dr. C.C. Russeau, Co-Chair can best lead the world away from Dr. Gwen Clark, Co-Chair racial and national antagonisms when "A Message From The Word" Dr. Thalia Matherson, Secretary it accords to every person, regardless Mrs. LaWanda Durham Mitchell of race, color or creed, full human and Mrs. Delia Lyons Dr. Ruth Wyrick - Mrs. Opal legal rights. Hating no person, fearing II Timothy 3:16-17 Jones Mrs. Shirley Fridia - Dr. Marvin Robinson - no person, the Black Press strives to help Mr. Joe Kirven -Dr. Alfred Roberts - Mrs. Ruth Harris every person in the firm belief that all are meat and ate only vegeta- infirmities of the weak and In verses 3-4, some of Mrs. Alma Huntsberry - Mrs. Sharon H. Cornell hurt as long as anyone is held back. bles (v. 2). Some considered not to act to please self. The Paul's readers may have Mrs. Alvastine Carr Mrs. Barbara Sweet Williams that every day was to be strong brother could eat despised the idea of forgoing Mrs. Bobbie Foster Rev. John Calvin Smith esteemed with equal value; meat without violating his the exercise of their spiritual others observed certain days conscience. The weak could liberties for the sake of oth- In this hortatory section, as holy or special (v. 5). not; and if he violated his ers, but he reminded them It’s Time to Renew beginning in verse 1, Paul These attitudes and prac- conscience by eating, he that "even Christ pleased Re-Subscribe to exhorts the believers with a tices were not sinful in would be sinning (Romans not Himself" (v. 3). Christ's The Dallas Post Tribune strong conscience to respect themselves, but they could 14:23). The strong, there- sacrificial ministry was about Mail Check or Money Order to: the scruples of Christians cause divisions. Paul urged fore, was to refrain from eat- serving others and putting Dallas Post Tribune whose weaker consciences that both the strong and ing meat in the presence of aside His Divine privileges 2726 S. Beckley Dallas, Texas 75224 restrict them. Paul previous- weak believers receive each the weak, lest he lead him (Mark 10:45). If Jesus made One year in-State $65.00 ly addressed principles to other in love, each respect- into sin. Paul taught that the such sacrifices, surely we One year out-of-State $75.00 guide behavior regarding ing the other's convictions edification of neighbors was should be willing to make actions in which Christians and allowing God to be the more important than fulfill- minor sacrifices for others Name______disagreed (Romans 14:1-23). Judge of all behavior ing his own pleasures (v. 2). (Philippians 2:1-8). Address______Some Christians believed it (Romans 14:3-4, 10-11). In the edification or building was proper to eat all kinds of With this context in mind, up of one's neighbors, one To Be Continued... City______foods; others, with weak Paul again urged the strong also should first of all please State______consciences, refrained from in Romans 15:1 to bear the God! Zip______Phone______Check Number______Dr. King’s Voting Rights Legacy Under Attack Signature______hardest fought victories – the casting of ballots by people of these new laws. Recently, removal of discriminatory bar- who are not legally eligible to the Justice Department struck riers to voting and the passage vote. But both the Bush and down a voter ID law in South HOROSCOPES of the Voting Rights Act signed Obama Justice Departments Carolina and Holder promises March 1 - 7 into law by President Lyndon have looked and not found sig- to continue to monitor these a glad surprise! Johnson in 1965. nificant voter fraud in American attempts and stop them when ARIES Lucky Numbers: 15, 25, 44 In Dr. King’s day, billy clubs, elections. So let’s be clear – the they violate the law. But beat- cattle prods and guns kept real reason behind this spate of ing back these efforts will An unexpected errand may lead to an LIBRA encounter with a person who will African Americans away from new laws is to suppress the require citizen vigilance and have an influence on your future. Everyone needs appreciation in his or the polls. Today, new voter votes of people likely to sup- action. Keep your bright eyes alert to unusual her life. Take some time out this week By Mr. Marc Morial restriction laws on the books or port progressive candidates In a recent speech at the LBJ possibilities and you may find yourself to seek those whom you really appre- NNPA Columnist in the works in at least 34 states and issues – African Americans, Library and Museum in Austin, pleasantly surprised at the end of the ciate, and let them know what they No nation can long continue week. mean to you. Appreciate yourself, could deny the right to vote to Latinos, young people, the eld- Texas, Holder urged Americans while you’re at it! to flourish or to find its way to a more than 5 million Americans erly and people with disabili- to “Speak out. Raise awareness Soul Affirmation: I enjoy the love that better society while it allows this year. These laws include ties. This is unconscionable. It is about what’s at stake. Call on others have for me. Soul Affirmation: I admit what I really any one of its citizens…to be Lucky Numbers: 11, 18, 45 want out of life this week new photo ID requirements, un-American. And it dishonors our political parties to resist the Lucky Numbers: 38, 39, 45 denied the right to participate elimination of early voting, the sacrifices of generations of temptation to suppress certain TAURUS in the most fundamental of all bans on voting by out-of-state Americans who have fought votes in the hope of attaining SCORPIO privileges of democracy – the A cozy week is yours for the asking. college students, and rollbacks and died to extend the right to electoral success and… urge Relax and spend some time unwind- You’re in the mood for adventure. If a right to vote.” Dr. Martin Luther of voting rights for ex-felons vote to every citizen. policymakers at every level to ing from your busy week. Family or short trip isn’t possible, spend some King, Jr. who have paid their debts to Fortunately, a growing num- reevaluate our election systems close friends will want to join you in time exploring a subject that interests On Monday, January 16th, your relaxation. Your place is the nat- you so that you feel as if your mind society. Florida has even elimi- ber of Americans are fighting – and to reform them in ways ural spot for gathering people togeth- has traveled someplace new. Arm- America celebrated what nated voting on the Sunday back. On December 10th, the that encourage, not limit, par- er. chair traveling with a good book will would have been the 83rd before Election Day which has National Urban League joined ticipation.” help still your restlessness. birthday of Dr. Martin Luther Soul Affirmation: I smile as I think traditionally been a day when the NAACP and a coalition of We agree. We must not let about far away paces. Soul Affirmation: The deed is done. I King, Jr. The day marked from African American churches civil rights groups at a “Stand the hard-won voting rights Lucky Numbers: 34, 37, 40 must wait for the results to unfold coast-to-coast with parades, organized “souls to the polls” for Freedom” march and rally secured by Dr. King, John Lewis, Lucky Numbers: 7, 19, 28 speeches, and pilgrimages to GEMINI drives for their congregations. at the United Nations to protest LBJ and so many others slip SAGITTARIUS the new King Memorial on the The mostly conservative pro- this blatant attack on voting away. There is a vibration this week that National Mall. But in the midst ponents of these new laws rights. Attorney General Eric Marc H. Morial is President urges people to reveal secrets. Your This week is like a present! Observe it of this outpouring of praise, usually strong loyalty to a friend or co- and enjoy it! The vibes are perfect for claim they are meant to pre- Holder has also expressed con- and CEO of the National worker may be weakened if you a long lunch with a friend, for a long there is a sinister movement vent widespread fraud – the cern about the legality of some Urban League engage in any idle chatter. Stick to the walk in the park, or just for watching afoot to undo one of Dr. King’s facts this week and you’ll be fine! the sunrise. Be aware of the beauty that surrounds you this week. Soul Affirmation: I let the outer world and inner world change places this Soul Affirmation: I work hard to com- week. bat envy this week. My Day: Why Tuskegee? Lucky Numbers: 18, 20, 24 Lucky Numbers: 16, 21, 27 CANCER CAPRICORN Burroughs Tobacco Farm in he turn back? What gave him read in mass and buying the Virginia. He is bi-racial. Never the 'guts' to propel himself for- papers. Stop sometime this week and take a Balance is an important skill. If you’ve knew his white father and grew ward at this age after a known Another Sidebar: It was quick inventory of how right your been working too hard, the urge to up dirt poor. Needless to say, life of oppression? Tuskegee reported by one writer, that instincts have been recently. If you are play is going to be nearly irresistible he knew his place. Allow me to was the name of a tribal town even those that could not read like most. The count is probably high! this week. However, if you’ve been This is an excellent week to simply playing too hard, it’s a terrific week to lay some ground work before of the Creek Indians. To be would carry the papers in the smile when people offer advice. You restore some order to your work. getting to the main point of specific, the name of tribes liv- back pockets 'of their overalls', know what’s best for you, so trust Keep smiling! this week's article. ing in Alabama and Tennessee. as a status symbol. your instincts and do that. Hampton Institute (now . Maxwell Army Air Field, Soul Affirmation: I quiet all confusion BY ESTER DAVIS, EDTV Hampton University) was Getting back on track. In Montgomery, Alabama, was Soul Affirmation: This week is the Lucky Numbers: 11, 26, 27 founded in 1868. Tuskegee 1939, Tuskegee Institute start- located about four(4)miles week the Lord has made. I rejoice in it. Lucky Numbers: 42, 46, 55 AQUARIUS For me, history is packed Normal School for Colored ed a pilot training program. from Tuskegee's campus. A. with wonder and inquiry. For Teachers, was founded in 1881. This in itself is truly amazing. Philip Randolph met with LEO Your energy level is marvelous, and example what is a "Tuskegee"? Booker T. Washington was on Tucked away in Booker T. approachable members of you are probably getting a great deal Have you ever asked yourself "campus". And again, at 25 Washington's notes is a design- Congress and the War One of your gifts is that you have an of work done in an unusually facile why there were African years old. His first act seems to ing mandate that the institute Department designed a criteria ability to think big! Picture your future manner. Bless your lucky stars, and be renaming the school to should always be governed to test intelligence quotient on a canvas as big as the sky. Take stay on track. Expect to hear from a Americans training in some small measure this week toward friend this week. Tuskegee, Macon County, Tuskegee Institute and with a ten(10)to twenty(20) (IQ's), dexterity and leadership that future, and rejoice. Make sure Alabama? Add to that question installing a vision tempo as a year agenda. It's important of black pilots for the role of that positive vibrations surround you Soul Affirmation: I entertain wild the year of 1939, which is a prerequisite for being a part of that I mention at this point navigator and pilot. And the during the week. ideas about making money this week. period I will address further in the future of the school. In that the 1940 U. S. Census list- rest is some of the history. Lucky Numbers: 40, 46, 52 Soul Affirmation: Slow and steady is this article. Was Booker T. 1939, the administration start- ed only 124 African American PISCES ed a pilot training program. pilots in the nation. Ester Davis Show is a state an enjoyable way to go. Washington, the institute's 25 Lucky Numbers: 13, 40, 50 year old president, naïve, bold I am getting ahead of myself. Getting back on track again, wide weekly network televi- A little space from your current love or suicidal? Did he really know Sidebar: A moment more the pilot training program at sion show on ION, Channel 68, VIRGO interest seems to be in order. Use a where he was going? After all, about Booker T. Washington. Tuskegee Institute, caught the Thursday AM,5AM-6AM. brief time-out to remember the Booker T. Washington, had just How did he get to Tuskegee, eye and attention of A. Philip TimeWarner 26. Charter 6. If you brought your work home with unique and wonderful personality graduated from Hampton Alabama? It is 585 miles Randolph, a black labor union THANKS. . . for all the invita- you this weekend, you’ll have trouble traits of the person you love. Don’t (942.0 km) from Richmond, leader, who connected the tions as guest speaker. relaxing. A moment of quiet time with forget to tell her or him of your love! University, in Hampton, yourself will bring you back to your Keep your heart open. Virginia. Virginia to Tuskegee, Alabama. dots. By this time, the black Ester Davis is a writer, host, center. Your work really can wait! Rest You have to give this soul- Did he travel alone? How long press was aggressively writing producer of a weekly cele- is important to a busy one like your- Soul Affirmation: Smooth communi- stirring thought. Here is a man did it take him to arrive, and and circulating the news brated signature show. Join self. cations is the key to my success this born a slave in 1856, on the how many students were against all odds. African us on Facebook or call 214- week there? Was he hesitate? Did Americans were learning to 376-9000. Soul Affirmation: I open myself up for Lucky Numbers: 19, 30, 32 March 1 - 7, 2012 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 4A Greenville Avenue Church of Christ CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1013 S. 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Leap Year Will Cost Texans in Electricity Simple efficiency measures can help make up the difference It only comes once usage at home and er filters every month for every four years, but opportunities for savings, maximum benefits; dirty when it does, Leap Year Direct Energy has an ener- filters restrict airflow and will cost Texans approxi- gy audit available at the can cause the system to mately $35.5 million in Energy Saving Center run longer, increasing its electricity costs for the online. In addition to energy use extra day on the calendar. using this tool, some of •Set kilowatt goals for "A single day's worth of the top energy-saving lowering energy con- energy usage might not measures for residential sumption and track seem like a lot, but it adds consumers generally month-to-month and year up," said Jim Steffes, Vice include: over year President of Direct •Installing a program- •Insulating the attic can Energy. "This is the per- mable thermostat and reduce annual heating fect opportunity to setting it to decrease the costs by 5 to 30 percent, remind people that small number of times your depending on whether changes in behavior at cooling or heating system you're topping up existing home can make a big dif- runs at night and when no insulation, or adding to an ference at the end of the one is home; for example, un-insulated attic month. It's never too late the U.S. Department of •Leaking ductwork can to change habits." Energy suggests that you account for 25 percent of While on an individual can save around 10 per- cooling costs in an aver- basis, the millions of cent a year on your heat- age home, so have your refrigerators, cooling and ing and cooling bills by ducts tested and have any heating systems, dish- simply turning your ther- leaks or restrictions washers and washing mostat back 10°-15° for repaired by a qualified machines that run each eight hours while you're contractor day will cost Texans a few at work In addition to energy dollars for the extra day, •Unplug vampire elec- efficiency, further savings collectively, these costs tronics - devices including can be found by shopping add up: mobile phone chargers around and choosing an •Dallas/Ft. Worth and computers that draw electricity plan that best metroplex: more than power from outlets even meets an individual home $2.9 million when they're turned off and family needs - from •Houston: more than can add hundreds of dol- fixed-price and variable $3.1 million lars more to your annual pricing plans, to renew- •Abilene: nearly electricity costs able energy plans and $177,000 •Switch from incandes- even pre-paid plans that •Midland: about cent lighting to high effi- help consumers manage $168,00 ciency compact fluores- and control how much •Corpus Christi: more cent bulbs (CFLs) and turn they spend monthly. than $454,000 off all lights when leaving •Brownsville: about rooms; CFLs are 75 per- For more information, $191,000 cent more efficient than visit •Laredo: over $255,000 incandescent bulbs, and www.directenergy.com. To help Texans better last 10 times as long understand their energy •Replace air condition- Page 6A The Dallas Post Tribune March 1 - 7, 2012 We are Here to Serve you! We are Here to Serve you! OUTH ODAY Mrs. Veronica Ms. Chloe Mrs. Joan Mrs. Millie Y T Circulation Advertising Manager Circulation Manager Zambrano Buckley Fowler Ferguson Mr. Jermain Clemon Mr. Carrenza Thurmond Mr. Elester Coleman Are you ready for the SAT? Chloé's Weekly Dallas ISD Proud Green Tips: SAT Test Date START THE YEAR OFF RIGHT! EAT HEALTHY AND FEEL GREAT! March 10, 2012 Want To Supress Your Appetite? late Registration available! Chloé Buckley Eat An Apple! An apple a day not only keeps the doctor Visit www.collegeboard.com for more Information! away but also keeps hunger at bay. Apples are not only low in calories and fat, but are SAT Test Given also great appetite suppressing foods because of the high fiber content. SAT Reasoning Test and Subject
Please remember that you can take the SAT as often as you like - Name: Madeleine Name: D'Wahn Kelley Rosuck School: Franklin D. but you do have to pay School: Booker T. Roosevelt High School for it each time. The Washington High School Class of: 2012 for the Performing and Activities: Dallas ISD SAT registration dead- Visual Arts Class of: 2012 Teen Board, National lines are important Activities: Dallas ISD Honor Society, student test dates to remem- Teen Board, student council, and basketball council, theatre, com- Role Model(s): Judge ber - you do not want munity service, and Tonya Parker to miss registering for shopping Favorite movie or book: Role Model(s): My the test because you grandmother Judy "Harry Potter and the have forgot the dead- Lampert and my mom Deathly Hallows" Stephanie Rosuck Plans after high school: line. Favorite movie or book: To attend a Texas univer- "The Prince of Tides" by sity Pat Conroy Why I'm proud of my Plans after high school: Advertise in The To attend a four-year col- school: I am proud of my lege and possibly attend school because it takes Dallas Post graduate school pride in instilling school Why I am proud of my pride and education in Tribune! school: I'm proud of all of us. The faculty and Booker T. Washington staff are always focused Email us for more because it is a warm, welcoming, and accept- on meeting the students' information at ing place. The teachers needs. Roosevelt stu- are intelligent and kind, dents encourage one [email protected]. and the administration is another and push each wonderful. Everyone on other to excel and suc- the staff is helpful and ceed. I love my school supportive of all stu- dents. Booker T. has the and the mission it best, energetic atmos- upholds. All hail the Advertise in The Dallas phere, and it is inspiring mighty Mustangs! Post Tribune! Email us at to be around such cre- [email protected]. ative people who love their art. Booker T. has Visit our website at www.dallasposttrib.com provided more than just an excellent education; it has provided an artistic outlet to many and has DRAKE TO HEADLINE FIRST CONCERT AT UT become a second home to all. ARLINGTON COLLEGE PARK CENTER Continued from 1A studio album, Take Care, p.m. Friday, March 2, Continuacion de la was released in 2012. The concert begins PUBLIC MAY RECOMMEND NAMES FOR DALLAS ISD FACILITIES Pagina 1A November and quickly at 7:30 p.m. became a top-seller on •Tickets went on sale Board to consider names for existing facilities and portions of faclities in June UT Arlington President iTunes. at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. James D. Spaniolo says Drake's sophomore 19, 2012 at www.utacol- Members of the public contributions to the public board policy, which can be the upcoming concert is a offering incorporates legepark.com; the Box have until March 31 to sub- in recognized fields such as accessed in the Web site signal of exciting things to R&B, pop and electronica Office at Texas Hall, 701 mit recommendations to education, science, medi- http://www.tasb.org/poli- come. Other ticketed con- styles. The title track W. Nedderman Drive; or rename a Dallas ISD facility cine, law, art, government, cy/pol/private/057905/. certs and events that will includes a duet with by calling 817-272-9595. or part of a facility. business, justice, civil Nomination forms are be open to the public will superstar Rihanna, who •Tickets sales are limit- New schools funded by rights, human rights, or available here at the fol- follow. played at UT Arlington's ed to UT Arlington stu- the 2008 Bond Program military achievement. lowing link: http://dalla- "Since the inception of Texas Hall in 2007. dents, faculty and staff, have already been named, • Early pioneers of Dallas sisd2008bond.org/images College Park Center, we According to Nielsen though ticket holders may but names for existing facil- or the state of Texas; or /uploads/docs/CWXHIB- have envisioned bringing SoundScan, Take Care's bring guests. The ticket in top-name performers - strong debut (631,000) is limit is four. Prices range ities and portions of facili- U.S. presidents. IT.pdf. especially those who have this year's third-largest from $35 to $80. ties may be submitted. • Distinctive geographic Applications must be broad appeal to our stu- debut behind Lady Gaga's •Students are eligible According to Board Policy locations. submitted by 5 p.m. March dents," Spaniolo said. Born This Way (1.1 mil- for a $15 discount on up CW (Local), Board approval • An individual or group 31 to: Director of Board "We are pleased to attract lion) and Drake’s mentor to two tickets while quan- is required for the naming when a major capital Services, 3700 Ross Ave., a Grammy-nominated, Lil Wayne's Tha Carter IV tities last. UT Arlington and renaming of district donation has been made Box 1, Dallas, TX, 75204- marquee artist like Drake (964,000). has reserved 3,200 dis- facilities or portions of facil- to the district for the facility 5491. For information, call for our first concert." In addition to UT counted tickets for stu- ities such as libraries and by or on behalf of the nom- the Office of Board Along with Drake, the Arlington, the North dents. auditoriums. In general, inated individual or group. Services at (972) 925-3720. concert will include spe- American Club Paradise •The Division of cial guest, rap artists Tour will visit several col- Student Affairs tradition- facilities have been named There are other guide- The Board will consider Kendrick Lamar and A$AP leges across the U.S. ally brings an annual con- for: lines and procedures for name submissions at its Rocky. before heading to Europe. cert to campus at a dis- • People who have naming and renaming of June regular meeting. The name of Drake's count to students. The attained prominence local- facilities or portions of facil- tour pays homage to a CONCERT DETAILS Drake show will serve as ly or nationally based on ities, listed in the CW Local track the artist released in this year's student con- September. His second •Doors open at 6:30 cert. Feel Secure! DART Has Increased Security Personnel BILINGUAL SECTION Dallas Area Rapid tive. cooperation. DART Transit (DART) has added This is the latest in a already participates on a a uniformed security series of steps taken by number of joint security National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators Announce 2012-2013 presence on every train the agency to increase and safety efforts with Newly Elected Leadership with a combination of the visibility of police and those agencies. police, fare enforcement other uniformed security DART continues adding National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators anuncia nuevas autori- officers and armed securi- staff following some closed circuit cameras at dades electas 2012-2013 ty guards. DART operates recent incidents that have all light rail stations. That up to 42 trains, in sets of happened on agency project is scheduled for At the National candidates to represent Comité de Nominaciones two or three rail cars, dur- property. These actions completion in March. The Hispanic Caucus of State the organization's leader- anunció los funcionarios ing its peak service. The include sweeps of sta- agency will begin a pilot Legislators (NHCSL) Ninth ship. del Comité Ejecutivo del uniformed staff will be on tions by DART Police and program for cameras on National Summit held in NHCSL recientemente the vehicles during regu- stepped up enforcement trains later this year. In lar operating hours. of the agency's Code of addition, the new bus Fajardo, Puerto Rico; the SPANISH electos para el período The commitment Conduct in an effort to fleet scheduled to be put Nominations Committee 2012-2013. Los miembros includes 140 personnel. maintain system safety in service later this year, announced the newly- En la Novena Cumbre del NHCSL presentes en la This was done by adjust- and the passenger's sense will feature vehicles with elected officers of the Nacional del National Asamblea Anual 2011 que ing staff assignments and of security. While DART cameras. Also this spring NHCSL Executive Hispanic Caucus of State se celebró en Puerto Rico the use of overtime and has long enjoyed excel- customers will be able to Committee for 2012- Legislators (Caucus el 19 de noviembre de security guards. DART has lent working relationships send text messages to 2013. NHCSL members Nacional Hispano de 2011 eligieron a los sigu- used armed security with law enforcement DART Police to report sus- guards for several years in agencies within its service picious behavior. This is in present at the 2011 Legisladores Estatales; ientes candidatos como a variety of capacities. No area, the agency and addition to calling 911 or Annual Meeting held in NHCSL, según sus siglas representantes de la end date has been estab- those agencies are explor- 214-928-6300. Puerto Rico on November en inglés), celebrada en dirección de la organi- lished for this new initia- ing ways to enhance that 19th, 2011, elected the Fajardo (Puerto Rico), el zación. March 1- 7, 2012 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 7A SPORTS PAGE Kobe Bryant Broke Michael Grand Opening Did You Know? Mama Fannie Thrift Store Jordan's record at The Dallas Mavericks are 2nd in the NBA Southwest 3123 E. Illinois at Overton NBA All-Star Game 2012 Division . In fact, the defending NBA champions are one of the best defensive teams in the league and Dallas shows their true grit after being knocked off with a 9-4 and 9-3-1 ATS record. AT PRESS TIME
CITY OF FERRIS, expand programs to 280 boys and girls. The We’ve got everything from clothing to furniture! TEXAS AWARDED completion of the Call us at 214.375.2169 $100,000 BY THE project will facilitate BASEBALL the creation of a fall TOMORROW FUND baseball league and will allow FBSA to Barber Shop Gossip: Grant Supported the become the North Ellis Renovation of Two County hub for a What’s up with Dallas Maverick Lamar Odom? Youth Baseball Fields Challenger Division for at Mutz Park. last Wednesday to Kobe Bryant dunking at the NBA All-Star Game children with disabili- attend to his ill father in Field Dedication ties. In addition, FBSA Ceremony was held on Los Angeles, a source will offer a junior girls confirmed. After Odom Tuesday, February 28. summer softball tour- didn't return for The Baseball nament for 13-15 year Monday's practice, Tomorrow Fund (BTF) olds. rumors that the 13-year awarded the City of “The Baseball veteran, who briefly Ferris, Texas a grant in Tomorrow Fund is contemplated retire- the amount of honored to support ment during the offsea- $100,000 to provide the City of Ferris’ com- son, is seeking a buyout funding for the reno- mitment to youth was negated by Mavs vation of two youth baseball and softball. owner Mark Cuban. baseball fields located The renovation of the The Mavs will be at Mutz Park. fields is a positive step without Odom and To celebrate the reserve point guard toward additional Delonte West, who is completion of the ren- opportunities to ovation, the city dedi- expected to miss a few engage the communi- Lamar Odom more weeks after cated the fields locat- ty youth in the game, undergoing surgery on ed at East Tenth Street and we are pleased to Lamar Odom will miss his fractured right ring and Park Avenue on be a part of this at least the next two finger. Kobe Bryant Michael Jordan Tuesday, February 28 effort,” said Cathy games as he remains Dallas will have back- at 4:00 pm. CT. away from the team to up guard Rodrigue Bradley, Executive tend to a family matter, Kobe Bryant night. Meghan Chisholm, Director of the Beaubois, who returned Senior Grant Dallas Mavericks coach Monday after leaving took Michael Bryant scored 27 Baseball Tomorrow Rick Carlisle said Coordinator for the Fund. the team last week fol- Jordan’s record at points, moving Tuesday. lowing the death of his Baseball Tomorrow "We are extremely Odom left the team the NBA All-Star past Jordan as the Fund, participated in father. Game 2012. career scoring pleased to dedicate the festivities, along these fields," said Rick Bryant and the leader in the with Ferris Mayor Rick Barrett. "We are truly Credo of The Black Press best of the West game. MVP Kevin Barrett, City Council blessed by the efforts The Black Press believes that America can best lead held off a furious Durant had 36, Members Dr. James of the city's council, the world away from racial and national antago- East comeback, and Thunder Starr, Carol Wright, staff, donors and vol- Gary Ross, Jay Walsh, nisms when it accords to every person, regardless of winning 152-149 teammate Russell unteers, and the gen- race, color or creed, full human and legal rights. Michael Driggars, and erosity of the Baseball in the NBA All-Star Westbrook fin- Hating no person, fearing no person, the Black Press game on Sunday ished with 21. former City Council Tomorrow Fund. The Members, Bill Dunn youth of our commu- strives to help every person in the firm belief that all are and Bill Pardue. nity today and those of hurt as long as anyone is held back. Advertise in the Dallas Post The renovated fields future generations will will serve the Ferris undoubtedly benefit Tribune, email us at Baseball & Softball from this wonderful Email us local sports news & Association (FBSA) and facility." [email protected]! support its initiative to photos at [email protected]!
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ADULT REHABILITATION MINISTRY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Position Description: The Executive Director/Minister of the Adult Rehabilitation Ministry (ARM) of the Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church is a full time Position for the implemen- tation of all programs and plans to accomplish the mission of ARM and the Women's Adult Rehabilitation Ministry (W.A.R.M.). Our mission is to transform chemically dependant independent individuals through loving, accountable rela- tionships and a Christ-Centered twelve-step process in a residential setting. The person will be on one accord with the ARM Board and the leadership of Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church concerning the mission and vision of ARM and the church.
Contact: [email protected] 214-938-4389 ARM Adult Rehabilitation Ministry 214-943-5010 March 1 - 7, 2012 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 9A The Dallas Post Tribune Selected Teachers and Leaders Who Have Served and Continue to Serve in 2012
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State Lancaster Mayor Representative Marcus Knight Yvonne Davis Celebrating Black History Month Mrs. Yvonne Davis District 111 Mr. Frederick Douglass “Abolitionist” Celebrating Black History Month Frederick Douglass (born Mrs. Nancy Hickicks Maynard Mr. Marcus Knight Frederick Augustus Washington African American Newspaper Publisher & First Bailey, c. February 1818- African American Reporter for The New York Times February 20, 1895) was an American social reformer, Nancy Alene Hicks Maynard (1 orator, writer and political leader. After escaping November 1946 - 21 September from slavery, he became a leader of the abolitionist 2008) was an American publish- movement, gaining note for his er, journalist, former owner of dazzling oratory and incisive The Oakland Tribune, and co- antislavery writing. He stood as founder of the Maynard Institute a living counter-example to for Journalism Education. She slaveholders' arguments that was the first African-American slaves did not have the intellec- female reporter for The New Mrs. Nancy Hicks tual capacity to function as inde- York Times, and at the time of Maynard pendent American citizens. her death, The Oakland Many Northerners also found it Tribune was the only metropolitan daily newspaper hard to believe that such a great orator had been a slave. to have been owned by African-Americans. Mr. Frederick Douglass