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W.lumc XII, Number XXXXXI " lY o r t f'l a) a C I a > ' '/J' c c K I if 'P a y c r of r // o i c r " December 25 - January 14,2004 SERVING PLANO, DALLAS, RICHARDSON, GARLAND, ALLEN, MCKINNEY AND MESQUITE Local Women's Club Brings Cheer Like what you're getting? Then keep doing to Area Nursing Homes what you're doing. By Belinda G. Alexander Frances Langsion, president of South development and more. As the local By: James Cliagman read some of the writings of Taking time out to visit those in Dallas Business and Professional organization prepares to celebrate Once again (sounds like a Carter G. Woodson and you will On the Homefront: nursing homes can brighten a day. Women's Club (BPWC). it's 50th anniversary, programs such broken record) Cincinnati is in see what I mean. In one article The Caner Bloodcare If that visit happens to include a The club was established in 1954, as the visit to the nursing home the national and international titled, "Negroes of Cincinnati special gift, the light might continue to be important news for being the city where a Prior to [the] Civil War," Holiday Heroes Blood last for many days to come. to the agenda as an acti\'e Black man cannot stand on the Woodson wToie, "In 1807 ... the street, sit in his car, hold a brick, Drive will be noon to 4 On Sunday December part of the community. legislature enacted another 14, the South Dallas Dr. Lavern Holyfield, or go to the store for a soft drink measure providing that no Negro without getting killed by police p.m. Dec. 28 atWal-Man, Business and Professional Public Relations should be permitted to settle in officers. Of course I am Women's Club treated Ohio unless he could within 6000 Coit Road. Call Chairperson for South generalizing only because, unless twenty days give bonds to the residents of several area Dallas BPWC, you have been in a "spider hole" amount of S500.00, guaranteeing 817.412.5371. nursing homes to a spwcial commented on some of for the pass couple of years, you his good behavior and support." cheerful holiday visit. SBC Cotton Bowl the activities in which the know what I am talking about. Woodson went on to write, Residents of the South club contributes to Cincinnati and many of its "They (Black people) were not Music Festival Annual Dallas Nursing Home, surrounding communities. citizens, both Black and White, wanted in this city but were Leenwood Nursing Home tolerated as a negligible factor." Battle of the Bands, "We are always busy continue to amaze me. I am and \X^illiamsburg Nursing finding ways to help as amazed at the apathy; I am Wendell P. Dabney, a December 31, 2003. Home received a special many people as we can. We amazed at the lukewarm newspaper publisher and appreciation counesy of the also mentor a youth club resistance; I am amazed at the entrepreneur who lived in Schools will perform at women's club. that participates in similar fear; and I amazed at the lack of Cincinnati, wrote a book in 1926 the SBC Cotton Bowl A day that started out programs with the elderly. righteous indignation at what has titled, Cincinnati's Colored looking like so many other We belie\'e it is important to be one of the worst cities in Citizens." Read what he said America for police/community Pre-Game and Half-time. da\-s, turned out to be an to show others that we about his hometown. In relations and economic disparity. describing what took place in extraordinar>' one with the Gloria Marsh, Frances Langaton, president, South care and especially with Various schools will be Cincinnati is ground zero, and 1862 during "The Siege of arri\-al of the Professional Dallas BPWC; and Gxuen Daniels nursing home residents. the world awaits our decision on Cincinnati," Dabney wrote, "The performing all day from Women's Club. They came Some of these people how we will deal with the latest in colored men were roughly bearing gifts of beautiful smiles, 8:00am to 2:00 pm in a member of the National don't have regular visitors. One visit a long line of debacles that plague handled by the Irish police. From kind words and decorative hand Association of Negro Business and can make a great difference. Our both Concert Band And this town. No need to recap the hotels and barber shops, in the made lap throws. Professional Women organization has been visiting the things of the past; you already midst of their labors, these Jazz Band. Free. For more "It is a joy to bring happiness to CNANBPWC.org). Club focus homes at least five years. Many know our historj'. Suffice to say helpless people were pounced others, and we believe it is includes programs relating to health, visiting family members like to join that just eight years ago Cincinnati upon and often bareheaded and information call 801 important to serve our community education, employment, self- in and sit with their relatives to waf named the Nation's "Most in shirtsleeves ... at the point of Livable" city. What that term the bayonet, and gathered in 598.8820. and the people in it," said Mrs. improvement, economic Hbmen's Qub Brings Cheere Page 4 "most livable" means is certainly vacant yards and guarded." Dallas Black Dance open for debate, but imagine what Dabney also described several r ' ' ''.'J world think as "riots" in Cincinnati during Theatre's Eighth .\anual I:. irinnaii now and which thousands of Black peof^e Friendship Baptist Cliurch, sec mar yei anociier Black man has were run out of town and others Founder's Luncheon, been killed by the police. were killed by "angry white sponsored by Wells Fargo The Little Church on the Side of the Road' What happened to Cincinnati? I folks." say nothing happened. Things Here's the real kicker, and this and Guaranty Bank, By: Cathy Johnson Institute of Pleasant Grove, used teaching style, "I believe you have been this way for quite some supports what Mumia Abu-Jamal January 9,2004,12 noon. Twenty-two years ago, to have a saying, 'if you want to must preach only four things, time; it's just that the cover was called in his editorial on the finally pulled off Cincinnati when Friendship Baptist Church know bible come to SBI'. I Nathaniel Jones death at the At the W>Tidham Anatole Jesus' Birth, His earthly Timothy Thomas was killed, just (FBC) was referred to as the learned a wealth of information ministry, His death and His Blachonomics Piige 8 Hotel, Dallas. Tickets: "little Church on the side of high priestly reign," said S50. Call 214.871.2390. the road" as it sat oddly nesded McBride. Over-seeing his among the tall brush and ministerial staff, Mc Bride 2004 Hollywood Enterprises Party People coyotes along Highway 121, in keeps reign on the teaching International Talent Search Tour Incorporated (aka PPI) the Colony, TX. Having only a styles of his ministers, "1 tell vision, and 12 willing them no squirrel stories are to invites you to celebrate supporters, FBC was birthed come across the pulpit. If we with them in their annual on mission and tradition. negate the teachings of the gospel, for witty stories, we New Year's Eve Party Three years later, in July of 1983, a fiery bible-toting might as well teach ideas and Wednesday,, December believer joined the small opinions," said McBride. "I knew my parents and 31,2003 8:30 p.m.-2:00 dwelling and has since fueled grandparents personally. If I the mission into a 1700- a.m. Omni Hotel Park had not, I would not know congregation on Main Street in from where I hailed. The same West (Hunters Lounge) The Colony. holds true for the Word of God. C.Paul McBride, senior 1590 LBJ Freeway (635 If you're only learning the New pastor of FBC, now 65, has the & Luna), Dallas, TX Pastor CPaul McBride Testament, and negating the drive for tomorrow and the Old, you'll never know from 75201 ambition of yesterday. A at that little school," said whence you come," he Admission: S25 in graduate of various seminaries, McBride. continued. McBride holds one institute in Holding steadfast, McBride Raul Sanchez, Senior Sales Manager, HiltonlLoa Angeles Universal City; Advance and S35 at the high acclaim, "Southern Bible speaks poignandy about his John Daniels, CEOIProducerlDirectorlPromoter, Hollywood Enterprises; Friendship Baptist Church I^ge 4 Door - Includes: hors Cornelius Prydekker, Director of Sales, HiltonlLos Angeles Universal City Dallas' own John DanicU, aka "Mr. winners from all over the country and d'oeu\Tes, party favors, Holh-wood," announces the 1 Uh ten years of competition will midnight champagne Local College Student 2003: Year in Review Annual Top Talent Search and participate in the Uth annual Showcase, set for Saturday, February showcase. toast, cash bar MON-The Gazette-The Voice of 28, 2004, at the Hihon Los No one has had so many talented Attire: Holiday Dressy to Visit Spain the North Dallas Community Angeles/Universal City, California. artists who have gone on to appear on Naarah Allen, a Business John Daniels is a product of West national shows, including the Jenny By: DanyeU Taylor Dallas and Pinkston High School, and Jones Show, Apollo Theatre Star For tickets contact Administration major and After 13 years in publication, MON-The with tenacit>' and perseverance has Search, American Idol, and many Mike Thibodeaux at sophomore student at Austin Gazette has maintained its editorial focus successfully climbed from poverty to more. 214.718.2791 or send an College in Sherman, Texas is prominence. Since 1993 he has been The 2004 showcase will be filmed on her way to Barcelona, of integrating the African American helping talented individuals pursue for a reality show series, and will be e-mail ^o Spain for a three-week community into economic mainstream their dreams through Hollywood used for the 2004 commercials to air America. The goal to provide information Enterprises for An and Entertainmeni. on BET, MTV andVHl in New York, [email protected] intense study of the Spanish language. and discussions on topics that help readers Daniels and bis staff are in their 11 th Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. Music provides by: DJ year of holding talent competitions to All ages are welcome to compete Allen, the daughter of to address political, economic and expose new artists to recording for the chance to be discovered. Spencer for Hire Lincoln and Renee Tinner community opportunities was especially companies, managers, promoters and Managers, promoters, agents, casting .VaamA.ifl«,.&pte,«o«. Allen, is a 2002 graduate of pertinent in 2003. other cnicrtainmeni professionals directors, talent scouts, Aus^Cco^ Uke Highlands High School As the year progressed, the paper searching for new acts. Hollywood Universal/Motown, Jive Records, INSIDE Enterprises moved from Dallas to Los Sony, and Warner Brothers have been where she was an honor student. On January 4, remained devoted to diversity and Angeles in June of 2003. invited to attend this event. 2004, Naarah will Hy to New York and from New Singers, dancers, musicians, acton, Home Frooi . - - community involvement. It provided a The Hollyuood Enterprises York to Spain. forum for empowerment through International Talent ScArch is the comedians, models, spokespersons Commnitlty Spodigbt VCTiile staying in Spain, she will live with a economic, social and educational systems largest talent search tour next to 'VCTio and hip hop artists interested in couple and their 4-year-old child and will only Wants to be an American ido!?' Only competing in the Hollywood Commmilty Cakoder in the North Dallas area. 500 guests will be invited to anend the Enterprises International Talent speak the native language. Allen said the At the start of the new year, MON-The 2004 event, when the grand champion Search 2004: Troih Ctinic "Janterm" class is designed to help acquaint Gazette's January 2003 edition revisited Auditions as follows: college students with how citizens live in their the issue of 'separate but equal' YooAVo«rGovcmn>n« natural surroundings as they go about their daily When: Januar>' 3 and January 31, 2004 lives. She said her goal is to become more fluent education.Dallas Independent School Time: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Art! & Eotertainmnit .. - > & in Spanish and to get a better understanding of District (DISD) is still working toward Where: Hihon Los Angeles/Universal City, 555 Universal Career Opportufi^ the native language. She will complete the class at equal education almost four decades after Holi>-wood Drive, Universal Cit>-, California, 91608. the end of Januar>' 2004 and will return to Austin Brown vs. Broad of Education (1954) Grand Finale will take place on Saturday, Sister Tarpiey Cotenm College to continue her studies. decision. February 28, 2004 at the same location. 9 A 10 2003:Year in Kevietv Page 2 Visit: www.hollj-woodenterprises.coin, or call 909.592.5770. Cluircli Happening* •
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In an attempt Michigan cases are two of featured in the court order The spotlight on Black to keep blacks enslaved the most influential cases on June edition, enacted History heroes celebrated mentally they were treated as affirmative action since highlighted b y the contributions of Mary second-class citizens. 1978. The Supreme Court t h e celebrate," McLeod Bethune, Subjected to the Ku Klux heard oral arguments Juneteenth Mama educator; Madame Klan, mob lynching and supporting and challenging state Gulah sighed. ':.J. Walker, first sharecropping, surviving the University of California holiday "That way, all African American segregation was difficult. vs. Bakke (1978) decision to b y the pain don't woman to be a In order to survive Jim use race as a factor in hurt." ._ self-made Crow racism. Blacks wore admission. The outcome will In July, as % millionaire; the mask that lied and result in the outlawing of America celebrated United Rosa Parks, grinned. The black church affirmative action or the Independence Day, States civil rights provided a redefining of Blackonomics" Court for activist. As spiritual oasis the use of race t^y columnist James t h e well as to help sustain ^ and ethnicity Clingman asked "Was Northern Booker and nourish ^ H asking, freedom attained by District ot T t h e r^l£^:~= regarding "Why IS Black America in 1776?" Texas community. admission into everybody so The words of the. Involvement by Washington, During the public colleges happy on Juneteenth?" Declaration of the federal educator; Samuel early 20th n d and what is the occasion for Independence did not ring government dates E. Cornish and John B. century, universities. celebration? true for all. Why else would back to Brown Russwurm, editors of the blacks began t The month Freedom is celebrated Dr. King have shouted 'let (1954) when the first black-owned newspaper to demand of May today the freedom ring' quite as loud? Supreme Court overturned in the U.S.; and W.E.D. their focused on same as it The justice and liberty the "separate but equal" DuBois, founder of the constitutional positive was promised for all by the doctrine supporting NAACP rights with the i f e s t y 1 e roughly historical document segregation in schools. During March, help of the changes. 1 3 5 had to be However, demographics columnist James NAACP and When the years ?i^ conditional. In have shifted in urban Breedlove ^.^^S^^ National going gets ago '^. the famous words school districts and the Urban tough the with of Frederick giving starts at concerns Brown (1954) League. The ^ Douglass, "This The Touch raised over 30 years ago passage of the :r^ Fourth [of] July is Ministry, an have changed, but the Civil Rights yours, not mine." organization question of quality Act of 1964 and the Voting Clingman challenged dedicated to providing education remains the Rights Act of 1965 ended readers to see the 4th of assistance where there is same. Disparities still exist sgally segregated Jim July as the "4th of U- none. Bishop Minnie in DISD, which Crow laws. Lie". Hawthorne of DayStar Superintendent Mike Also, MON-The The heat was on in church started the ministry Moses and plaintiffs both Gazette takes a August as the battle to uplift women. agree could be lessened preventive initiative in intensified over Hawthorne hosted the with more parental HealthCheck 2003. Women In Transitions congressional redistricting. participation. A community conference to empower The Democratic senators In February, MON-The project designed to women with spiritual tools wanted to keep the 2001 Gazette paid tribute to keep the readers for living by God's word. family, congressional map while heroes past and present. prepared ^' ^\ informed about food, fun "This is a great time to 2003:Year in Review Page 3 America suffered a great readers ^j^i0 -^ health issues fellowship with other sisters loss on February 1, when for a better . ' ^- and resources, which Who Are Ihe Women of God? going through some of the WViy ii MON-The Garotte Honoring Them On MolherS Day Weckentl 3004? VS-piwrcri'Shiarttle Colmn^na same things," .. said Whul Con You lio \o be A Pail Ot the Moironlous OttuMonV 'jbroJoaJnto flames ,2i0<0jft0p Jyjcvre-IivijJgj i personal responsibility for Hawthorne. 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On-going - Friday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Worth. For times and unveils "In Living Clay," an 214.381.3674, or Jimmy and Creek Campus; Collin County Saturday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. For information call: exhibit by Galisteo, New Fe Viilamayor: 972.548.6615 at the emergency preparedness special tours call 817.255.9300 or Mexico, author and clay 972.272.2315. Central Park Campus; or hotline: 972.548.4114.You 972.941.2117. 888.255.9300, or visit: murahst Priscilla Hoback, Through February 3 972.377.1671 at the can also visit Job seekers can attend www.fortworthmuseum.org December 5.,Reception - 6 Works of art by Brazilian Preston Ridge Campus. www.co.collin.tx.us. weekly meetings held by Through January 8, 2004 to 8 p.m. Runs through artist Denise Lion will be on Volunteer Opportimities Treats for the Troops, Tea mNetwor king Collin A Pastor's Essay Contest Jan.10, 2004, sponsored by exhibit at the Court>'ard Women needed to sponsored by Classique County. The nonprofit, sponsored by Briscoe's Holiday Iim, Animals are her Theater, 1509 Avenue H, mentor teen mothers at Jewelers, Frisco-Online business-to-business group Leisure Travel. Submit an primary subject matter. The downtown Piano. Free. Hope Cottage Pregnancy and its members. Drop off oversees several chapters, essay, 50 words or less by ArtCentre is located at the Support Groups and Adoption Center, 22 with the CoUin County donations at Classique mail, fax, or email, to corner of 15th Street and Healing Matters Grief years and older. Spend group meeting from 11:30 Jewelers in the Tom Briscoe's Leisure Travel. Avenue K, Piano. Gallery Support Group meets the time with a teen mother a.m. to 1 p.m. every Tuesday Thumb shopping center State reasons why your hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 fourth Monday of every and her baby, providing at Blue Mesa Grill, 8200 on Preston Road, Fricso. pastor should "Worship on a.m. to 6 p.m. Free month at 7:30 p.m. at emotional support, North Dallas Parkway in They are open firom 10 the Waters and "Sail For admission. Call Medical Center of Piano positive role modeling and Piano. No reservations are a.m. to 7 p.m. M-F and 10 Free" on a gospel cruise 972.423.7809. classrooms. This is a a listening ear. To make a required, and more a.m. to 8 p.m. on from Galveston to Mexico pregnancy loss support information is available December 11,12,13 difference in the life of a Saturdays. on October 23, 2004. For group for anyone who has online at Visit Holidays in the Grove teen mother and her baby, Interactive Dallas more information, contact at Pleasant Oaks Recreation lost a baby to miscarriage, call Tara Pitt at Children's Museum at www.teamnetworking.com. Deidre Carter-Briscoe at Center in Dallas. You'll be ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, 214.526.8721, ext 226, or Valley View Center - a Through December 31 972-772-9396 or log on to mesmerized by a magical newborn death, or SIDS. visit hospital fantasyland, a The SPCA of Texas will www. leisurefuntravel. com. wonderland with over 65,000 There is also a share group www.hopecottage.org. for those pregnant again miniature grocery store, a hold its annual winter Through January 10, 2004 lights, which includes a 60 ft. The Piano Animal following a loss. For farm, a "Jungle adoption event at NorthPark Eclectic Nature: Teaching tall tree of lights and lit Shelter need volunteers Center, 1-75 and Park, information call 972-519- Impressions" exhibit Ecology Through Art. holiday displays! Eastfield over 16 years old to wash Dallas. Visit the adorable cats 1588. complete with rain forest, Features the many faces of College is a co-sponsor of and walk the animals, help arts and crafts. Mon-Fri 9 and dogs, and shop for a full mother nature, at The Heard this event. Call 214. DivorceCare meets at 7 with clerical services and array of merchandise for a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturdays Natural Science Museum 670.0945 for times. 8701 p.m. each Tuesday at customer service, Foster pets. Come and pick out 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and and Wildlife Sanctuary. A Greenmound, Dallas. Fellowship Bible Church homes are also needed your new best friend Sundays noon - 6 p.m. mixed media show of two January 3 North, 850 Lexington, while permanent homes Saturdays 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Children 2-10 years McKirmey artists, Brian and Youth for Christ sponsor a Piano. Call Bob Hornstein at Sundays noon - 6 p.m. are found for animals. $4/Adults $3. Call Schelly Corry. Monday - talent show "No 972-783-8800. Through January 5,2004 Call 972.578.7510. 972.386.6555. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Santa vs. The Snowman is Boundaries," at the Plaza Collin County Communitv- Interurban Railway Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. One coming back to Fort Worth's Theatre, 521 W. State Street, College District's Who Afe the Women of God? Station Museum, 901 E. Nature Place, McKinney. Garland. Young adults are Why li MON-The Gaietle Honoring Omni Theater. 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Monday Montgomery Street, Fort The ArtCentre of Piano 972.279.5119, Kate Poquiz: 972.881.5779 at the Spring Al 972 606^3878 vo Page 2 ' December 25 -January 14,2004 • Minority Opftortunity Sews - The Gazette . hsili ll :t ;i.n.-.\t<)\ th, (lii-i III ^i^^a^^^^fc^^ia •• i^i kAA^^M^bAAAii* Editorial THE TRUTH CLINIC You & Your Government Searching for Peace on Earth and Goodwill to All 2003 State million to Piano's tax rolls transportation systems of the City Address through an expanded facility. will also be major thrusts No religious or secular celebrated on January 6. The Christmas wasn't declared a Touting a Piano that is Muehlenbeck cited several in 2004, along with celebration dominates western day was also observed as an federal holiday imtil June 26, stable and strong, Mayor reasons for Piano's success, continued planning for a culture as thoroughly as official Roman holiday starting 1870 and gradually Americans Pat Evans presented the saying that the city has a shared coimty arts center. Christmas. For nearly two around A.D. 534. The practice transformed the celebration City's 2003 State of the solid financial balance sheet, months of the year, we find continued until about 1743 into a grand hoUday of feast, Deputy Mayor Pro Tern ourselves swept up in all the when according to the fun and frolic. City Address at a Piano boasting a valuation in excess Shep Stahel has been trappings of the season: Gregorian calendar the date If you approach someone Chamber of Commerce of S20 billion, including over elected to the National Christmas cards, Christmas changed to December 25th. It today and menrion the name Luncheon, held at Piano 65,000 housing units and League of Cities (NLC) music, Christmas trees, is said that Pope Julius I chose Jesus, you will more than likely Centre, December 12. over 14 million square feet of Board of Direaors. The Christmas lights, Christmas this date in an effort to adopt get strange looks and a reaction Piano's Director of retail space. National League of Cities shopping, Christmas feasts, and absorb the traditions of the that implies you are weird. Economic Development, "We are rated 'AAA' by not is the oldest and largest Christmas parties, Christmas pagan Samrnalia festival or the Christmas today is Sally Bane, and Piano City one, not two, but by three national organization travel and mounds of Feast of the Nati^ty. predominately secular with a Manager, Thomas H. bond rating companies. That representing municipal Christmas debt- Church leaders believed that fleeting moment of its religious Muehlenbeck, joined reflects a very strong tax base governments throughout Nativity scenes depicting by holding Christmas at the connection squeezed in. We Mayor Evans as she and strong flnancial the United States. Its the birth of Jesus are placed in same time as traditional winter tend to focus more on the presented the reflection of a management by the City mission is to strengthen the yards, and images of Santa solstice festivals, this would material aspects of the holiday city on the way up from the Coimcil," said Muehlenbeck. and promote cities as Claus are cverj-where during increase the chances that such as buying gifts, house bleak economy of the past Mayor Evans noted the centers of opportunity, the seasonal advertising blitz Christmas would be popularly decorations, holiday parties, two years. success of DART Rail, the leadership, and put on by retail and embraced. By the middle ages, food and drink. Bane cited the expansion revitalization of Downtown governance. commercial institutions. A Christianity had by and large In America today, the weeks of new economic Piano and the upturn in the Mr. Stahel was endorsed celebration so full of both replaced pagan religion. between Thanksgiving and developments in Piano economy and its impact on by State Senator Florence religious and secular On Christmas, believers Christmas are the biggest retail during 2003, including the local business as high points Shapiro, U.S. traditions has created a rich attended church, and then sales weeks of the year. The addition of Southwest for 2003. legacy of custom and legend. celebrated wildly with survival of most retail stores Congressman Sam Corporate Federal Credit So much so that it raises the drunken, carnival-like depends on the Christmas And for 2004, Evans said Johnson, Don Dillard Union's 100,000 sq. ft question, "Do we really atmosphere much like a buying season. Retailers do an eagerly anticipated (Chairman of the North headquarter facility in understand what we are modem Mardi Gras. In 1645 whatever they can to whip Federal Court will be Texas ToUway Authority), Legacy, which will bring celebrating?" when Oliver Cromwell and his people into a Christmas buying making its home in Piano. Gary Thomas (President over 200 jobs into Piano, as The entire Christian Puritan forces took over frenzy. Big Ads, festive "This is going to be a great of the Dallas Area Rapid community and even some England they vowed to erase decorations, Santa's Villages well as adding nearly SI5 service to our citizens," said Transit Authority non-Christians look forward these vesriges of decadence and and the best that Madison million to Piano's tax rolls. Evans. "No longer are you (DART)), the Piano to December 25th mainly for one of their changes was to Avenue can put together are all Bane also stressed that going to have to make trips Chamber of Commerce, its fun and festivity. The word cancel Christmas. However, part of that process. Raising maintaining businesses to Sherman if you're on jury the Piano Economic Christmas comes from the Charles II was restored to the profits are more important than operating in Piano is as duty or trials. And, it's going Development Board and Old English word - Cristes throne by demand of the lifting Jesus. important as attracting new to be a new focus for the Piano City Council. Macsse or Christ's Mass. people and under his orders The outpouring of Christmas business. She noted the economic development in Piano, Texas and However, the celebrations and Christmas returned as a love has become a perfunctory retention of Advanced the City." Rancho Santa Margarita, customs related to the day popular holiday. chore goaded on by artful Neuromodulation Systems, Evans said the expansion Calif., topped Money have evolved into something The pilgrims that came to commercialism rather than an a company that designs, of the city's recreation center Magazines rankings of the quite different over the years. America in 1620 were even unselfish opening of the heart. manufactures and markets and parks system, and work most desirable places to In the early years of more dogmatic in their Puritan The Prince of Peace would implantable pain devices, with other metroplex cities live in the western United beliefs than Oliver Cromwell. Christianity, Easter was" the probably be thoroughly projected to add S24 for clean air and seamless States. main holiday; the birth of As a result, Christmas was not dismayed at the gross Jesus was not celebrated. It a holiday in early America. materialism that drives was only in the fourth From 1659 to 1681, the Christmas. It is more of an Dallas Police Department's First African century, that the churches celebration of Christmas was orchestrated show than a decided to celebrate the birth actually outlawed in Boston. spiritual celebration of the birth of Jesus and observe the same Anyone exhibiting the of a Savior. The search for American Female in Patrol Retires After a as a holiday. The bible has no Christmas spirit was Peace on Earth and Good Will mention of the actual birth summarily fined. to All cannot succeed in this 30-Year Law Enforcement Career date of Jesus Christ. Some Following the American contrived environment of love retired December 19, 2003, African American female biblical evidence indicates Revolution, English customs that only lasts for the Senior Corporal during ' a noon-hour had ever been given an Jesus was born in spring, fell out of favor, including Christmas season. .ffarnisfm, cereft^/in theCommtmity 'asfeignknent 'that ^involved though"'! " ihls "'. rfinHiiis Jamck W. Breedlqy^t; .Oixon Chrivnirti, Pill 17rr,niii'niiw, Room of the s^ck Evaitk r.s// (hn M.Vt.s/V. If nuiv.\U>\lh.(.u:ilU-i.»„ Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette • December 2S -January 14, 2004 • Pisge 3 Piano North Metroplex Chapter, The Links, Inc. Spreads Mhnieri's Club lirinsa ('hi'i're Pas'' I Christmas Cheer To Area Nursing Home And Others Piano Links Personifies Christmas Giving Myrtle Hightotuer, Dr. John TJ.Johnson, Dr.John Hightotver, Hightoiuer (as Santa Clause}, Piano Mayor Pat Evans, Leu> Leviis and Myrtle Hightower Gertrude Henry, a resident of the South Dallas Sursing Home, shows Willie Mae Bell lakes a tnotnent Frances Langston poses with off her lap throw she received front for a pose as she show's of her the founder of South Dallas the women of the South Dallas BPWC new lap throw. BPWC, Mabel Meshfick White TJ-Jiihiiaon, Cltairperson, Links, Inc.-Ptano Chapter; City Council ntember,Jean Callison; Lucy Allen, Piano Police Officer along icith tHano North Metroplex Chapter, Preaiilenl, Links Inc. -Piano Chapter Lucy Allen pose with "Santa" The Links, Inc. pose with "Santa" The weekend was special to Joining the Links for this caravan for the caravan was The Douglass recipients of the CHRISTMAS were escorts &t)m the Pl^no Police Community Center where the Links CARAVAN ACROSS PLANO, the Department who led the Caravan held a holiday reception. Guests at annual gift giving of the linksj Inc. with precision, stopping the traffic the reception included Piano Mayor Piano North Metroplex Chapter. and flashing lights. Santa, Douglass Pat Evans, City Council members This was" the Qih year that The Senior Citizens Club and youth Jean Callison and Scott Johnson; IJnks collected the lists, checked from the Boys and Girls Club- Danielle Hanson, Executive them twice and distributed gifts to Douglass Branch traveled on the Director, Real Opdons for Women, area charities. This year's recipients caravan with the Links and the whose clients include pregnant were Real Options For Women youth led the group with Christmas teens; Karen Johnson, Branch South Dallas BPH'C members pose tvith their founder, Pregnant Teens, Boys and Girls Carols. Residents of The Director, The Boj-s and Girls Club - Mabel MeahackWme Delia Oumey, a resident ofWUHatnsburg Sursing Hotne Club (Douglass Branch Center), Collinwood Nursing and Douglas Branch; Tammy Taylor, cnyoy our visits. It is rewarding for us Chancy said, "I think this is ftnends and communitj-. This is a Hope's Door Women's Shelter, Rehabilitation Center were Director of Education, Hopes Door, as well as for those on the receiving wonderful-It makes us feel thai we ^xxi time to give back in care and Club Generation Success, C.I.T.Y. especially excited as the caravan and a ver>' special ^-isit from Santa. end." are wanted— lo have someone do this respea to those who have given so House, Piano Police "Christmas made their entrance singing and T.J. Johnson, chairperson for nine Dr. Hol>-field said, "We ha\-e our for us. I feel like someone cares and much. ' Cops/ Adopt-A-Fatnily" project, spreading cheer to those who are years, said that the Christmas hands full but it helps us to help we're not just being shmed into a The South Dallas BPWC will Douglass Branch Senior Citizens sometimes forgotten. Gifts were Caravan is a yearly event, and one of someone else and that is most nursing home!" Other residents celebrate their 50th anniwrsary in Club, and Collinwood Nursing and distributed to each resident. The the many opportunities taken during important!" Our club contacts the agreed as they sit enjoying beautiful February 2004. Aftican American Rehabilitation Center. Links* beginning and ending point the year in service of the community. nursing homes to find out what thc>' holiday decorations and cetebradons significant 'firsts' will be honored need. Each year we take socks, for the season. with the V. Alice Foster -Trailblazer toiletries and other items per request. Club President Frances Langston Awards Luncheon in April 2004. Friendship Baptist Church Page I the social and economic perils anyone want to fight for a This ysai the lap throws seemed to said, "It is an honor to give Crystal Thornton will speak at the "'I'he reason I came here and on our judicial system that he people, a nation thai doesn't love be a nice gift for residents. Each club something back to so many event and the 'Sojourner Truth participant made at least one and one deser\'ing individuals. It is especially stayed, is because of the states infiringes laws that reek him? Some 40 something years Lady' will be awarded to one whose lady made 10, another made 15 and important for us as we h'onor efforts parallel the spirit and genuine "family" atmosphere I havoc and stifle growth within later we are still judged by the one even made 25 beautiful lap Williamsburg Nursing Home strength of that revered activist and the African American color of our skin and not the experienced over 18 years ago," throws. There were approximately resident, Mrs. Mabel Meshack White fteedom fighter. content of our character. I Im'e said church secretary, Linda communities. "The future is 100 throws to brighten the who is the founding member of Government statistics recently all mankind, but my faith is in Johnson. McBride says he is a now but the past is not yet over," Christmas Holiday for the nursing South Dallas BPWC. She is a reported that over 1.6 million "People Pastor" because he said McBride as he shared his the Lord Jesus Christ," added home residents. beautiful and valuable person to our adults arc in nursing homes. It is makes himself available for views, on the military McBride. South Dallas Nursing Home club and to society." important to remember that each counseling and support. involvement of African Spiritually apropos is the resident, Mrs. Gertrude Henry was Taking out time to show individual is a valuable member of McBride has also found time Americans. "They are not advice of the ei^th child of 13, happy to receive one of the lap appreciation is a good way to uplift our community. Most nursing to be the keynote speaker for discriminated against from going "I tell my people to keep pulling throws. She said," This is a very nice weary spirits during holidays and home residents have contributed the Baptist General to the frontlines, for this nation, weeds. In any garden, weeds will gift and it makes me feel special." throughout the year. Quality of life greatly to society as parents, but once they step foot bdck on grow. You won't damage the Fellow resident, Mrs. Willie Mae Bell and care can be improved when professionals, friends, church Convention of Texas (BGCT). said, "It's nice and so wonderfU for nursing home residents feel American soil, they are good, but you'll prohibit the members, and family supporters. McBride was also the first someone to do this. appreciated. For others as with Christmas is a time of strong rescinded J^Q 4«o^^-class weedkitom engulfmg the gOQd African American to become home resident Mrs. Mabel cmotiuns when the past is dljzcnship,'^^• • ' '•''•'•• •••u!d 1 St Vice-President for the ^^JWBride. ' TT^^ 'Ur Page 4 • December 25 -January 14,2004 • Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette 1 /A// Our Wkhsitc .if iiiviv.M<>\ lhc(iti~i iti .i inn Cartoons MON-The Gazette^s Favorite Cartoons of 2003 Cartoonist Brad McMillan shared with our readers the "funnier side" of some of the most highly debated subjects of 2003- from issues on congressional redistricting to Dallas' mayoral election to issues on healthcare. Here's a review of some of MON- The Gazette's favorite cartoons of 2003!- Happy Holidays from MON-The Gazette! The History of Some of America's Most Celebrated Winter Holidays : Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa Christmas Hanukkah Kwanzaa Christmas is a joyftil religious Santa Claus lives at the North Pole. The story of Hanukkah is the widely celebrated as a major holy day holiday when Christians celebrate All year he lists the names of struggle for religious freedom. Over of the Jewish liturgical calendar. the birth of Jesus Christ. The children, both those who have been two thousand years ago, the foreign Given its proximit>' to Chrisunas, Christmas story comes fi?om the good and those who have been bad. rulers of the Israelites decreed that Hanukkah has taken on importance Bible. An angel appeared to He decides what presents to give to the Jews bow down to the image of • in the United States and many other shepherds and told them that a the good children. He oversees the their leader, Antiochus, whose statue countries where Christmas has been Savior had been bom to Mary and manufacturing and wrapping of the was erected in the Temple. commercialized. Joseph in a stable in Bethlehem. presents by liis helpers. But the Jewish people were It is traditional to give small gifts to Three. Wise Men from the East Santa Claus supposedly gets his forbidden by the law of God to bow children on each night of Hanukkah. (the Magi) followed a wondrous list of toys from the millions of to statues or idols. Inspired by The party atmosphere is enhanced star, which led them to the baby children who vsxite to him at the Mattathias and led by his son, Judah, with songs, games and toys such as a Jesus to whom they paid homage North Pole. Children also find Santa a small group of Jews called drcidel - a spinning top. Yet the and presented gifts of gold, Claus at shopping malls across the Maccabees (meaning "hammer") religious celebration - the lighting of frankincense and m>Trh. country. They sit on his lap and tell rebelled. The Maccabees risked their the candles with accompanying To people all over the world, him what they want for Christmas. lives to live according to Jewish law prayers - must come before the party. Christmas is a season of ,. Of course, their parents are and to prev-ent this desecration of For eight days, Hanukkah candles Kwanzaa is a 30-year-old make our brother's and giving and receiving probably, nearby listening in as their sacred Temple. Although the shine in tlie window to brighten the African-American holiday sister's problems our presents. In some ' . .' ' well. Maccabees won, the Temple in night. Family and friends come to now celebrated in African problems and to solve help light the candles in the European countries, Father On December 24, Jerusalem, the Jews' holy place, was communities around the them together. Christmas, or Saint Christmas Eve, Santa hitches his destroyed. The Jews had to clean and hanukiyah (Menorah), to eat latkes Nicholas, comes into houses ight reindeer to a sleigh and repair the Temple, and when they (pancakes) and sufganiyot world. Its roois are both Ujamaa (Cooperative in the night and leaves gifts loads it with presents. The were finished ihe>' rcdedicated it to (doughnuts), and play games of modern and ancient. The Economics) for the children. Saint reindeer pull him and his God by rekindling the menorah, tlie dreidel. Presents are exchanged, songs Kwanzaa holiday is Nicholas is represented candelabrum symbolizing To build and maintain sleigh through the sky to mg, and die story is told of celebrated with various as a kindly man with a deliver presents to eternal covenant between God , stubborn Judah Maccabee. our own stores, shops and red cloak and long children all around the and the Jewish "More than 2000 rituals over the seven days other businesses and* to white beard. world, that is, if they had people and the vtars ago, a SyTian following Christmas. Food profit from them together. Another character, been good all year. continuity of I ing named is a major part of Kwanzaa Nia (Purpose) ihe Norse God Several American tradition through Aniiochus, tried to festivities; the word means Odin, rode on a towns maintain the the generations. Bu Ibrce the Jews to To make our collective magical flying spirit of Santa Claus. there was only' give up their "first fruits*" in Swahili. vocation the building and horse across the The New England enough olive oil to religion. Judah Kwanzaa ties African developing of our sky in the wintw state of Connecticut ftjcl the menorah for Maccabee let this Americans to their roots. to reward has a Christmas one night, and it •ople in a fight to community in order to people with village where "Santa" would have taken ei^t days drive the Syrians out of The Seven Principles of restore our people to their gifts. These and his elves give out to make more oil. The legend of I .rael.'Fhe Jews fmally won back Kwanzaa: traditional greamess. different legends gifts. In NewYorit, a small the miracle at Hanukkah says ' die Holy Temple of Jerusalem. passed across the ages to make the town called the North Pole was that the one day supply of oil burned They scrubbed and cleaned it and Umoja (Unity) Kuumba (Creativity) present-day Santa Claus. designed for Santa Claus. I'hcre is a for eight dai-s and nights until more polished the huge menorah. But when To strive for and maintain To do always as much as Immigrant settlers brought post office, a church and a oil could be made. the priests were ready to begin unity in the family, we can, in the way we can, services they could only find a tiny jar Father Christmas to the United blacksmith shop, to repair the shoes There are eight days of Hanukkah community, nation and race. in order to leave our States. Father Christmas' name of the reindeer. corresponding to the legend of the of pure oil to bum in the menorah, was gradually changed to Santa Santa Claui exists only in our miracle of the oil in the Temple. only enough for one day. By a miracle, Kujichagulia (Self- community more beautiful Claus, from the Dutch name for imaginations. But he, Saint Foods cooked in oil are traditional, the oil burned on and on for ci^t Determination) and beneficial than we days." Father Christmas, which is Sinter Nicholas, and Father Christmas are particularly potato pancakes, called To define ourselves, name inherited it. CUus. Although he has origins in spirits of giving. Chriitmas has been latkes.Today, candles are used instead Hanukkah (rededication) has only None and pre-Christian associated with gift giving since the of oil. On each successive night, the five letters in the original Hebrew. In ourselves, create for Imani (Faith) mythology, Santa Claus took Wise Men brought gifts to welcome number of candles lit increases by En^ish there are at least 16 ways to ourselves and speak for To believe with all our shape in the United States. the newborn Jesus Christ. one. Prayers accompany the lifting spell it, including: Channuka, ourselves. Americans gave Santa Claus a In anticipation of Santa's visit, of the candles. Channukah, Chanuka, Chanukah, heart in our people, our white beard, dressed him in a red American children listen to their Hanukkah is celebrated in the Chanuko, Hannuka, Hannukah, Ujima (Collective Work parents, our teachers, our suit and made him a cheery old parents read "The Night Before home beginning on the 25th day of Hanuka, Hanukah, Hanukkah, and Responsibility) leaders and the gentleman with red cheeks and a Christmas" before they go to bed on the Jewish month of Kislcv. Even Kanukkah, Khannuka, Kliannukah, To build and maintain our twinkle in his eye. Christmas Eve. Clement Moore though it is not mentioned in the Khanuka, Khanukah, Khanukkah, righteousness and victory community together and Most children believe that wrote the poem in 1823. Hebrew Scriptures, Hanukkah is and Xanuka. of our struggle. t'i-Ml Out \UhMti ll :vn.w.M(>\ 1 ludazcltunni Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette • December 25 -January 14,2004 • Page 5 50, Kelly, Beyonce Rule R&B/hip-Hop Dirt LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Artists and in R&B Collection: Volume One." (Sean Paul) and retro soul (Anthony After their mother This time last year, Ashanti, Nelly Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums - Kelly Beyonce emerges as this year's Hamilton, Calvin Richardson). and Eminem ruled the Billboard outpaces the rapper and other chart No. 1 Top New R&B/Hip-Hop The growing mainstream appeal dieSj two Texan men year-end R&B/hip-hop charts. Tliis rivals thanks to his songwriting and Artist, despite her career as of R&B and hip-hop was validated realize they miss having year, it comes as no surprise that production prowess. frontwoman of Destiny's Child. Her through sales (50 Cent's "Get Rich one artist dominates the The Chicago native supplants achievement results from the home or DieTryin"' clocking in at a record a woman around the proceedings: rapper 50 Cent. 2002 honorees the Neptunes atop run she scored as a first-dme solo 872,000 imits in Februarv- and Alicia house. Initially, they try Parlaying a fervent underground the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Producer artist on her "Dangerously in Love" Kcj's recently debuting at No. 1 on following into record-breaking recap; Kelly was the go-to guy in album, released through Music the Billboard 200 with "The Diar\' to get a stripper Jennifer mainstream success, the Eminem 2003. Charting no less than 29 tides World/Columbia/Sony Urban of Alicia Keys"). Not to mention Tilly) and other women protege claims a host of pop, R&B on the R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Music. recognition from awards shjws both of questionable virtue to fill the void in their life. and rap chart accolades for his Tracks chart between Dec. 2, 2002, As happened with Tupac Shakur, new and established (the upcoming recordings, released on and Nov. 29,2003, Kelly produced a Aaliyah's popularity continues to Grammy Awards, the Billboard Later they kidnap a grocery clerk (Tara Chocol), Shady/Aftermath/Interscope. diverse lineup of acts from Syleena transcend her untimely death. The Music Awards, Source Awards, who' sees it as a chance to escape her abusive His R&B chart achievements Johnson to B2K, Michael Jackson singer earns 2003 kudos in the No. 1 Essence Awards, Vibe Awards, MTV include the No. t position on the and the BigTymers. spot on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Video Music Awards, BET Awards). husband. Wrong. He burns down their house, year-end recaps for Top R&B/Hip- As an in-demand songwriter (with Artists — Female recap. She finished Aretha Franklin; Al Green; Earth, leaving the threesome to hit the road, robbing banks Hop Artists — Male, Top 30 charting tides), Kelly is the leader second in that category last year to Wind & Fire; Gerald Levert; and the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Artists and of a top 10 pack of producers that utle-holder Ashanti. Isle>' Brothers recorded new albums from town to town. stamAugust 29,2003 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Album. includes the Neptunes' Pharrell REASONS TO REJOICE that showed they're not down for the But 50 Cent isn't the only major Williams and Chad Hugo, Missy While it would be easy to lament coimt yet. Luther Vandross scored R&B story of 2003. Several other Elliott and Curtis Jackson (aka 50 the state of the industry, there was - his best chart showing ever with his artists are enjoying year-end chart Cent). - and is — plenty to be excited about. "Dance With My Father" album. Crimson Gold prominence. Chief among them Having wrapped a U.S. lour this R&B and hip-hop fiilly came into Capitol got back into the game big- are R. Kelly, Beyonce and Aaliyah. summer, Kelly is a constant studio their own in 2003. Each birthed time with Chingy and Javier. And In this Iranian Running second to 50 Cent on presence who currently has enough subgenres whose impact tt-as heavily Virgin weighed in with Dwcle. drama, one man's several recaps ~ including Top material for four albums, he says, felt this year: crunk (Lil Jon & the R&B/Hip-Hop Artists - Male, Top beyond his recendy released The R. East Side Boyz), dancehall reggae Reuters/Billboard anger over the divide between rich and poor leads to a murder and Gerald LeVert with Special Guest Will Downing American suicide inside a Live at NextStage December 26, 8:00 pm Airlines Center jewelry store. The film tells the story of how A contemporary soul singer whose "Casanova," which also peaked at Pop producer David Foster his life of disappointment and humiliation tmooth, yet robust vocals bring number four on the Billboard pop presented a pop tune to Gerald, and "I Nov 2003 energy and emodon to even his most charts. He also managed to make Swear" became a number one andTop caused him to snap. Startsjanuaryl6, 2004 in select ddes serene recordings, Gerald LeVert room for a duet with labelmate Miki 20 hit on the pop and R&B charts, 12/20 - Mav« vs Cltppen grew up in the shadows of his father, Howard, recording the number four respectively. Subsequently, Gerald 12/22 - TexM Tech vs. Iowa Eddie LcVcrt Sr. of the O'Jays. As a single 'That's What Love Is." returned to Foster's stable to record diild, his father's status in the "I'd Give Anything," also produced 12/26 - Stars vs. Predators music industry nurtured and by Foster. Formerly a number four 12/27 - Mavs vs Grizzlies StephanieWard Gallery"^ helped prepare Gerald for his country hit for Boy Howdy under prosperous music career as a the title "She'd Give Anytfiing," 12/29 - Stars vs. Flyrrs writer, arranger, producer and Gerald's version managed a pop We can and will frame anything! performer. As Gerald was Top 30 hit. Intended for crossover entering his adulthood, he, good appeal, the single was actually a Bring us your friend Marc Gordon and his bigger hit on the R&B charts, Metroplex brother Sean formed the trio peaking at number four and Live artwork, LeVert. They recorded their first reinforcing Gerald's major Tbc EDGE Christmas Pm; • single, enuded "rm Still," on the following among R&B music photographs, independent Tempre label. Even lovers. 12-19-NotSiife though Gerald was siill maturing In addition to his impressii-e and memorabilia as a vocalist, his powerfiil, stirring Gerald Lntn - 12-!i - NefiSufe string of hits, the Cleveland, Ohio, delivery on the single is worthy of In 1991, Gerald released his solo native has rendered his services as Cover Girii • 1-6 - Ml • NeaSc^e praise. Peaking on the Billboard R&B Send us your e- debut album, entided Private Line. songwriter, vocalist and producer to charts at number 70, it survived for Hilary Doff-1-13-NexlSait mail address and get The utle track spawned his first many artists, such as the O'Jays, Bany e^t weeks. number one single as a solo artist on White, Stephanie Mills, Troop, Tedd>- airiiRock-M7'.NexiStatc information on Nonetheless, that single set up a the Billboard R&B charts. The Pendergrass, the Winans, Palu Labeile, seminars and shows. deal with Atlantic Records the following year, Gerald came back with Rude Boys, and on and on. In 1997, Stia(-Ml.SatSta|c a duet with his father and scored Gerald added another dimension to following year, and it could not have TnTb-2-S-NatSa«c been a better move. Initially, Gerald another number one single with "Baby his prosperous career; he joined forces 2546 Elm St. Dallas, Texas 75226 recorded with the group, scoring five Hold on to Me" and the number three with R&B vocalists KeJth Sweat and Siiniitcnia-2-K-NextStacc u'ww.stephanicwardgaUery.com * fttephanicgalleryijn'aol.com number one singles, seven Top Ten single "School Me," reminiscent of Johnny Gill under the acronj-m LSG, Scasanu Street • 2-22 - NextStaft singles and four Top 20 singes on the Babyface's "Whip Appeal." However, spawning the hit sin^e "My Body." As 214.752.5588 Billboard R&B charts, including the in the midst of all his success, Gerald's a solo act, he released Love & Reggie and Vincent Calloway-written only major pop appeal remained the Consequences the year following, "Casanova" unsde. 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After having received little pain and a Grammy for Roll with appeared in numerous movies all white American school He later secured a part on success for his work on television, the new. 1999 also saw him including; Doctor DolittIc, where he experienced a great Saturday Night Live where he Chris began to realise he needed to winning a Grammy for the Lethal Weapon 4, Dogma and deal of racism and was introduced his brand of humour. take bigger chances, and work on excellent comedy album Bigger Spike Lees' Bamboozled. unfortunately beaten my - Chris' spell at Saturday Night Live his stand-up routines. He made his and Blacker. 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All Rights Reserved No adjustments on prior sales ^^^f' I V.v// Our lli/».v//i' At ivivii:M(>\thi(iu::ctti:cinn Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette • December 25 -January 14,2004 • Page 7 Blachonotnics Page I Cincinnati's African-American "Blackcnomics," and is the author hands of White police officers, the Studies department, is former of the book, "Economic Local Organizations Bring "Big Nigger Defense" or the editor of the Cincinnati Herald Empowerment or Economic "BND." In Dabney's book there is Newspaper and founder of the Enslavement-We have a Choice." an excerpt from an article titled. Greater Cincinnati African He can be reached at (513) 489- Christmas Joy to Needy Kids The Negro in Cincinnati," written American Chamber of Commerce. 4132, or by e-mail at by Frank Quillan, who was working He hosts the radio program, j clingman (A; blackonomics.com. on his Ph.D. at the University of Michigan in 1910. The Quillan document was the result of a study of the status of the Negro in the liff* of Cincinnati, prepared under the Dl RCE direction of the Department of History at the University of Starting at Plus Filing Fee Michigan. i^ m (UncoolffSted with Pmpeity or chikkoi) The article begins with a quote from Samuel J. Tilden, Democratic Family LawlCriminal DefenselTickets $45 candidate for presidency in 1876, who called the entire state of Ohio a • Divorce • DWl "dead nigger state." After citing several discriminatory practices • Adoptions • Robbery Members of the Touch Ministry deliver toys collected at against Blacks in Cincinnati, Prestige Lincoln Mercury's Holiday Community • Custody Case • Assault Quillan poses the question, "What • Name Change • Suspended License Outreach to Piano C.I.T.Y. House. are the causes for this strong prejudice in Cincinnati? Among the • 24 hr. Jail Release seven reasons he gives is this one: "When a Negro commits a crime the newspapers always emphasize his race connection by such headlines as 'A Big Black Burley Brute of a Negro' does such and such, and the whole race gets a share of the blame; while if the crime is committed by a white man the race is not mentioned, and the indi\idual gets the blame." Prestige Lincoln Mercury Owner Jerry Reynolds Nathaniel Jones has been poses alongside Cheryl Jackson o/ the Touch demonized and described in the Ministry and Cotvboya Quarterback Quincy .Members cj the louch Ministry deliver toys collected at same manner, even being called a Carter at Prestige Lincoln Mercury's Prestige Lincoln Mercury's Holiday Community Outreach to "deadly weapon" by the mayor of Holiday Community Outreach. the Ibgel Alcove, a childcare center/or the homeless. Career OoDortunities Cincinnati simply because of his Contact Ms. Janice Dcaiis lo aJvcriisc in our career opportunity weight. Mumia's BND scenario is scctii>n <>72-(iO(>-7 ^5 1 l-'ax t>r l-mail copy for qmttc: Cheryl Jackson, Direaor of Holiday Community Outreach. homeless and through their not so outlandish now, is it? I-a\: ''72-50M-405H; l-"mail: opportunil\-c [iioiulii.i:.i/eiti.--Ciiiii Public Relations of The Touch Toys collected at the Holiday transition to independent living. So it's plain to see that very little Ministry, a faith-based non Community Outreach were Carter and Cowboys Running has changed in Cincinnati when it profit organization that provides given to organizations such as the Back Troy Hambrick signed comes to how Black folks are treated and mistreated by some and facilitates assistance to Piano C.I.T.Y. House, an autographs in exchange for police officers. Why haven't things families and other charitable emergency shelter for children donations of an unwrapped new changed? Because we, Black folks, TISEO PAVING COMPANY have not changed our response to organizations, Jerry Reynolds, and youth, ages 10 to 17 that toy or new clothing. In addition, these kinds of acts. We have 419 E. Hwy. 80, Mesqulte, TX 75150 owner of Prestige Lincoln provides shelter, food, clothing, everyone who donated a new toy marched, demonstrated, gone to Tel: (972) 289-0723 Fax: (972) 216-5637 Mercury, Dallas Cowboys adult supervision, counseling, or clothing were registered to jail, and we have had too many "race commissions" and "race Quarterback Quincy Carter structure and therapeutic win a new X-Box game system dialogues" to list in this article. www.tiseopaving.com and members of The Touch activities, and Vogel Alcove, a with controllers from GameStop, What should we do now, now after Ministry, joined together for childcare center for the homeless a pair of Heely's shoes and five 40 years of marching and protesting, now after 250 years of Performing Concrete Street Prestige Lincoln Mercury's which serves their families while autographed footballs. the same mistreatment? Do you think there may just be an economic Paving in the Metroplex Area Dr. Marvin E. Robinson Honored By Dallas Black answer somewhere out there that we could use? We Accept Subcontracting Bids For Ail Dance Theatre At Eighth Annual Founder's Luncheon One thing I do know. We will keep on getting what we've always gotten Public Works Project in the Dallas Area DALLAS-Dallas Black Dance Commission on the Arts, Heartland Arts Da]lasblack,com and Eclipse Magazine. if we keep on doing what we've Theatre has announced VC'ells Faigo as Fund, and the National Endowment for Dallas Black Dance Theatre Season always done. We Are Accepting Applications for sponsor and Guaranty Bank as the Arts. Sponsors are The Dallas Monung News, supporting sponsor for its Ei^th Event promotional suRwrt provided WFAA-Channel 8, Q4.5 KSoul, James E. Clingman, an adjunct Concrete Mixer Drivers and Heavy Annual Founder's Luncheon scheduled by The Elite News, The Dallas Examiner, American Airlines, and The Dallas professor at the University of iot January 9, 2004, at noon at the The Downtown Business News, Weekly. Equipment Mechanics Wyndham Anatole Hotel in Dallas. The Founder's Luncheon celebrates the vision of DBDT Founder and Artistic Career ODOortunities Equal Opportunity Employer Director Ann Williams and Contact Ms, Sakina jacksDn ID a(i\criisc in our career oppvirtuniiy scetit)n 972-606-7351 Pax or acknowledges the community's support Email copy for quote: Fax: 972-509-9058; limail: opportunity a monthcgazettc.com erf" Dallas' only fult-tir-- --•'-•••••>nnt Church Directory TJB8EE83£'( I*ERSONS CITY Ofc.—* Home to Dance r(iri.\or. 'ITie Needed For: PLANO, TEXAS' luncheon will recognize supporters' of MON- The Gazette POLICE HOTLINE DavStar Garlatul/Mesquhe Ptano DBD'Hs Capital Campaign w4io have (972)941-7299 is looking for Piano/ Richardson/ \. Dallas contributed $25,000 or more. For Deliverance Ministries Farmer^-Ule/Wylie FIRE HOTLINE tickets, call (214) 871-2390. community 'Mil.' (972) 941-7402 Our Senices: Mark D. Cooks, Senior Vice McKinney/ AUcn/ Frisco/ 24 HOUR President and Distria Manager ofWells writers and Lewtnillc/ Denton/ Dallas Areas CAREER INFORMATION HOTUNE Suaday Tuesday Fa^go states, "Wells Fargo is commined Salary Segotiable (972)941-7116 SaDday Scfeoob lOrW a^n. Prtver Service: 7:00 pjn. reporters. Pay on Midday Stoln: UrflOuL to improvii^ and sustaining our local Co/? (972) 606-3261 Home Pag«: www.ptano.gov Service: 7J0 p.in. communities. VC'c continue to actiwly a contract basis ff^ FAX (972) 941-7239 Sponsored b>: Please leave a message! support DBDT in their artistic pnigram Ttaf Touch Minitlr> • Women In Transition (WIT) and Capital campaign efFons. We're or by the hour. 'AA / EOE /ADA Website: w-w-M.iheloucfaminUln.cum • Phone: 972-769-8826 proud to be tending a hand to communities arul touching individual Email your H;ir\L> Until • IHKI N. < (.iilnil i:\|)iiss\\:i\ • IMano. IX Uves." resume to "Guaranty Bank is pleased to suppon the continued efforts of Dallas Black edltor(a,inonthegazette.cotn stablished Art gallery looking • Dance Theatre and its visionary, Ann or fax to 972-516-4197. 3€,ill Qtutpet Williams. It is through sustained efforts for exceptional salesperson to Chrktian Methodist Epkcopal Chirrh such as this that the entire Dallas lIUlAte PbwxTX. 75074 (072>4Z3-40«) community ha,s been able to appreciaic Leave a message at leadlcreate sales forces and to sell RtT. JaiBM E. Larry, Pwlor and enjoy the beauty and grace of dance through the performances of DBDT," 972-881-1646. art in corporate environment. Fax says Linda Walker, Senior Vice President of Guaranty Bank. your resume to 214,752,5589 or Sunday School; 0:30 A.U. ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE The annual Founder's Luncheon is Sunday Worship Sorvlco: 11 rOO A.M. Dallas Black Dance Theatre's major e-mail it to stephaniegallery.com flindraising event and each year honors KSKY-AMK looking for full-iimc W«dnMdayN»S^- 7:30 P.M. an outstanding citizen for their Actounl Ex«uliv Ai^e 8 • December 25 -January t4, 2004 • Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette IV.M> Oiii i\t.h.\itc .It iiiviV..M<)\' nii(in=ctlc.i'>iii \ « Church News EVOLKED EVANGELISM • St. Luke 17:11-19 Sister God's blessings. You must realize are you thanking God? Your thanks Church Happenings Tarpley that there is a relationship between is born out of your internal ALL XA-nOXS UXTTED f'-BF^-^tt 11; A>1>lrT. Diary of Adam and Eve." A comical your blessings and your willingness gratitude. You have a reason to METHODIST CHLUCH perspective of two lives in the Garden to obe>' God. You must be willing to thank Jesus—what has He done for Dtx*mttT24,6Mfm \blunteers Needed for 2004 College of Eden. Tickets are $15.00 for adults go where God leads you. God you? Home for Chrisimss Candlelight Preparation Woitehop and 85.00 for children 12 & under for Planning is now underway! Help is the dinner and play. wants to know if you are willing to Jesus heard your cry and He sees Service NOTE: I have heard Rev. Albert DmmktrM. 6eO0fm ami 7.-00 pm needed to form several committees For more information, call 972- go with what you have. K. Haynes preach several times and your condition. He will not pass New Year's Eve Celebration - Sign-up is ai-ailable in the atrium of the 572-1262 each time he has inspired and There is also a relationship you by. He identifies with your Potluck Dinner and the FamUy Life Center VMt^^ iepMt/iirmery J4. 2004 The IiiH>iriac Bodf of encouraged me. Rev. Haynes is between your faith in God and your condition. I tell you, He won't pass Covenant/Commimion Service For more information, call Elizabeth Cbrac Cburcfa another dynamitic pastor in the healing from God. The Word of you by. Jesus will come to those that Jmmmmry4.2004 4Mifm GrifBn at 214-732-7635. Fifth Church Anniversary Dr. Ridor G. RiMh, PasUM- Metroplex area. See the Bethany God said that as they waited, a need Him. He will touch you. Jesus 7710 S.HeHmOTelaod Road Celebration miracle happened. God knows how can touch you with His spirit, with Free blood pressure screening in the I>aBa».TX 75237 Missionary Baptist Church ad in our For more information, call 972- religious section for the days and His breath, with His faith, with His gym after evening services W2-572.42W 424-8500. For more information on times & times of their church services and peace, and with His eternal love, all room, call 972-644-2335. MAf^pnomA Miwrnnra Treat yourself, visit one of their church you have to do is have faith in Him. All Naiicms United Mdliodift SmeJeja Afitr btmimg }emterj9,SMa^730pmmmd services, you tcill receive a warm and You need to praise God because Church Serviea im the Atntiterimm Je>uJTji0.2Oa3»6e3Opm hearty welcome and a great message. He is worthy to be praised. >X'hen t>r. Clara Reed, Pastor Achievers are Successful Tutoring Featured presentation, "My Story" Below is a small portion of a message 3-I15 R 14tb Street Program, the TAKS test and how to performed by the Drama Department Jesus does something for you, you Piano, TX 75074 become a TUTOR- Tutoring for grades that I heard and enjoyed. will ay out with a loud voice and 972-424-8500 K-12 Macedonia Minktrirf By Rev. Albert K. you will fall at His feet. For more information, call 972-644- Rev.T. J. DeiMoa, PMUT Haynes, Sr., Pastor CAMP WISDOM UMTED 2335. 702 South Mill Soret Lewm-ittcTX 750S7 Bethany Missionary As this year is closing, may your METHODIST CHURCH Baptist Church DttembfT 24. 2003 St 7M> fm Greenville A\'cnue Church {^Christ 972-436-2011 yesterday slip graciously away,your Roger Boyldn, Jazz Musician and Minister Shelton Gibbs, m. Pastor Jesus was going about His 1013 S. Grcemine Avenue present brings yvu God's peace and friends will perform "The Soothing, business when ten men stopped Rjchardsoa,TX 75081 love, and your future brings you the Soulful Sounds of Chrisunas," Also PAPngr CHURCH him. Jesus' reputation was the 972-644-2335 promise of God's blessings. His joy and perfonning will be members of ihe 2Md6^4lbSimJep reason that the ten men stopped Blood pressure screenings a^'ailable His happiness. Have a Merry "Voice of Wisdom Choir. The public GOSPEL MINISTRY OUTREACH Him. They believed that Jesus is welcomed and encouraged to attend after 11:00 am service Christnuis and a blessed New THEOLOGICAL INSmUTE this FREE event. could and would help them. VCTien (G.M.P.R-PFW> Mcsquttc Friendshqi BjqxiM Rev. Albert K Htfynes, ST., f^astor Year. For more information call, Denise you claim to be a born-again M»mJerfi & TiienJap, Church Johnson Stovall at 972-224-4556 Christian (Christ-like), someone 7M>pm - 6.-45 pm Rev. Terry M, Turner, Pastor to bless you even in >'our waiting. Email: starpley@!wt.net 2232 FranUin Drive will stop you. No«' taking registrations for Bachelor You haw a responsibility to use Pager: 214-833-1639 Camp Wisdom United of Theology, Bachelor of Biblical Studies Me*quite,TX 75150 ^)Chat is your reputation? Will Methodist Church 972-329-5030 your wisdom to help others and to Voice Mail: 972-606-3878 and Bachelor of Counseling Classes! Dr. people believe in you? Your Rev. L. Charles StovaU, Kenneth W. Johnson, Executive Dircaor use your money to help others. God Fax: 972-516-4197 reputation should cause someone Senior Pastor MOUNT OLIVE blesses you to be a blessing to 1300 \V. Camp Wisdom Road Go^tel Ministry Outreach Tbetdogical CHURCH OF PLANO to call on you. Do you belie\'e in Let MOS-The Gazette help your church others. DaUa5,TX 75232 Institute Tuttiiayt& Timrtdeje, Jesus? Your condition will cause accompiish the I\ayer ofjabez, "Enlarge our Jesus blessed the ten men but 972-224-4556 (G_M.O.R-DFW) 9M>em-2i00pm lerriwry w expand oppurrunitiei ihai may impact (Inside the Courtyard by Marriott @ j-ou to reach out to Jesus for His in such a t«y thai ux touch more hvafor God'i Mothers' Day Out Program for only one returned to thank Him. Stemmons & Northwest Hij^way, help. ghry. Let us do more for Him." CHRISTIAN CHAPEL CME ages 2 months to 4 years of age. When the other nine men were 23S3 Stemmons Trail, Dallas, TX There is a man called Jesus and TEMPLE OF FAITH CHURCH Phonics, numbers, colors, shapes & 75207) other early childhood skills ^^-il] be asked why they didn't return, they MQruUyt, 6,-00 em - 7:00 em He is doing amazing things. You Who Are the Women of God? Dr. Kcimeth W. Johnson, Executivr offered. said, "Jesus told us to go." What the Why is MON-Thc Gozette Honoring need to know that there is hope in House of Prayer Director For enrollment package & nine men didn't realize is that you Them On Mother's God. God is a present help in time 1-800-923-9149 registration fees contact Sister Sereiha can never get out of order by taking Day Weekend 200-1? Christian Chapel CME Temple of of need. What Can You Do To Be A Part Of Dawkins at 972-633-5511, between the time to thank Jesus. Some folks Faith Church THE INSPIRING BOm' OF 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. We ask God to bless us, but we The Momentous Occasion? Dr. Jerome E, McNeil, Jr., Pastor haven't been liberated enough to CHRIST flBOO For more information, call 972- are not willing to do anything for Go To wvwv.monffiegaieHe.com 14120 Noel Road Dec€mixr3O.20O3- 633-5511. thank God because they arc too His blessings. You need to know (C/ic(( on Women Of God) Dallas, TX 75240 famiary3.2004at6t00pm structured. or Contact Sister Tarp/ey 972-239-1120 IBOC Dinner Theace presents "The that there are conditions tied to Church Happenings Page 10 Thanksgi\'ing is a response—why At 972-606-3878 vokc mail Church Directory Feel Better Now. G REENVILLE /\VENUE VJHURCH OFC HRIST KMVN HEAVEN. 97 -^ AM Uplifting, Inspiratigrmt'flusfc: New Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Dallas Sunday Service 1013 S. Greenville Avenue • Richardson, TX 75081 Morning Worship 972-644-2335 (Office) • 972-644-9347 (Fax) 7:30 am & 10:30 am www.GreenvilleAvenueChurchofChrist.oi^ (Website) 9:00 am Sunday School SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Wednesday Service Sunday - Early Morning Worship .... 7:45 am Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm - Bible Class 9:30 am Brotherhood 7:00 pm - Morning Worship 10:30 am Missions 7:00 pm - Evening Worship 6:00 pm Singles Group 7:00 pm Wednesday - Prayer Service 7:00 pm - Bible Class 7:30 pm Bible Study 7:45 pm pastor Robert E. Price Thursday • Bible Class 11:00 am A Praying Church Family "Watchmen on the Walls" MINISTER Associate Ministers S. T. W. Gibbs, III Patrick Worthey 214-341-6459 (Phone) • 214-342-8403 (Fax) eders 9550 Shepard Road Ray Christopher • Harlee Glover Dallas, TX 75243 Fred Green • Raymond Hart www.nmzb.org (Website) • newmzbc(a aol.com (Email) David Phillips, Jr. • Johnie V. Rodgers, Sr. Friendship Baptist Church Shitoh Missionary Baptist Churcli Mt. Olive Church of Piano 920 E. 14th Street Piano, TX IJClr. L;. i-'aul Mcbridc, Pastor) 740 Avenue F, Suite 303 Piano, TX 75074 Schedule of Services: A Non-denominational Church for all Nations Sunday ? Z Early Morning Worship Z z 8:00 a.m. o H Sunday School Classes X 9:30 a.m. m Morning Worship > 11:00 a.m. m CO PastoIr Sam BFenceroy Pastor Gloria Fencero y Evening Worship (1st Sunday) 6:00 p.m. O Schedule of Services •n Sunday School 9:30 am Tuesday O Morning Worship 10:45 am c Men & Women Ministry 1st & 3rd Mondays 7:30 pm Early Bird Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Leadership Meeting , 2nd Mondays 7:30 pm i Singles Ministry .'. 4th Mondays 7:30 pm Wednesday H Youth Bible Study Wednesdays 7:30 pm X Mid-Week Service Wednesdays 7:15 pm Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Mother's Day Out Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Prayer Meeting and 7:30 p.m. Servicios En Espaftol Evening Bible Study Domingos Noche 6:30 pm Jueves Noche 7:30 pm 4396 Main Street Monday 7PM Youth, Brotherhood, Mission & Young Aduit Ministries Phone: 972-633-5511 The Colony, Texas 75056 Tuesday 7PM Bible Study & Men's Choir Fax: 972-633-3728 (972) 625-8186 Wednesday 7PM Mid-Week Service I Thursday 7PM Mass Choir Email: Pastors Pedro and mocop740(a verizon.net website: www.fbc-online.net Diana Santillan For more information call (972) 423-6695 Radio Itniiukasl Siaiinu HI40 \\\-K(;(ilJ "The Church with a Vision" www.shilohbapti8tchurch.org J \\-l- 1M;> ;iill - 111: t(l .ini II, /•."( . I' '" " " *i'^\ I fi< f'ti.'i lit .n„,i Minority Opportunity Setvs - TTie Gazette • December 25 -January 14,2004 • Page 9 This Page Elite T>Iezvs Religious Hall of Fame Atviseum sponsored by; 5551 south Hampton Road in Dallas • Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Monday through Friday • Phone 214-167-1002 • Email Abr648frt aol.com More Americans Taking Their Religion To Work, Who Are ttie Women of God? • Why is MON-The Gazette Honoring Them On Mother's Says "Across The Board," The Conference Board Magazine Day Weekend 20O4? • Whot Con You Do To Be A Port Of The Momentous Occosion? Go To www.monfhegoiette.com (Clicfc on Women 0\ Godj The once solid line between source for employee development, being a family-friendly employer. workplace is the people leading the religion and business is being steadily employee prayer groups, faith-based e- Some industries, particularly those movement - not CEOs, for the most or Contort ^(i\er Torpley Al 972-606-3878 voice moil erased, according to an article in the mail networks - these are clear signs of working to overcome customer pan - but second-level managers, latest issue of "Across the Board," a growing opeimess to the expression mistrust, such as financial services, op>eradonal managers, and executives The Conference Board's bimonthly of personal religious beliefs at work," might find religiosity a welcome at semi-autonomous branches. Middle magazine. The Conference Board is a says Theouore Kirmi, business writer employee charaaeristic. "Just in the managers seem to be embracing the Join us at one of our leading not-for-profit business and audior of the "Across The Board" last three years in my business - where faith movement for their own needs fiin» relaxed and inspiring services. research organization. article. some of the unethical practices of and motivations as well as for helping President Bush's demonstrably Spirituality is a broad concept corporate America have been other workers. Agape rhristh>H Feih^wsltiji Christian views, the terrorist attacks defining the need to find one's higher imcovered and the distrust of some of One problem with advancing the Snmr Fmitur • Terry Honthmckk on America and aggressive religious piupose and align one's life with it. the financial markets has come to the faith movement is figuring out the 2350 B. Mayfieki Rowi, Ariingtoo, Texas 76014 groups are all blurring the lines Religion - the set of personal religious fore - having demonstrable ethical boundary between living religious separating the secular and spiritual in beliefs that consdtute a person's faith - values has become even more values at work and "selling" them. (817) 557-5811 or www.Rfapecf.ofi U.S. corporations. provides that purpose in many people's important," says Linda Stirling, a San Many Christian managers say that if The demand is also driven by lives. Diego-based investment adviser for co-woi^ers ask a question that can be Merrill Lynch and an active AtviMfvAfl Af«i workers' often-stated desire to "be answered by an expression of rehgion, SMMMiMrtOynnMi PIVERSnT DRIVING participant in the Bible-based Horizon who they are" at work and their FAITH MOVEMENT that is the answer that he or she should Vies 7 00tii-iE(twSu;,:, commitment to share their faith with Christian Fellowship. hear. Itfifd 7 3Cpf"Wofi»fHif.'::i.'' Another contributing faaor to the 4ffiS«t aO0imMin'iM<'v-i." others - an integral component of corporate movement toward faith is THE THREE FACETS OF The third example of faith at work is evangelism. Many people want to the concept of diversity, the CORPORATE FAITH taking place not inside companies but practice their faith every day, not only recognition of the value to be gained by AfiBnity groups are the most obvious in the marketplace. It is the on the designated Sabbath day. Some tapping into people's diflferences to manifestation of faith at work. These proliferation of services and products companies help by establishing create a more productive, creative groups are similar to the many groups aimed at people who want to integrate serenity rooms - dedicated spaces workplace. Today, diversity is the that have formed among employees their religious faith and their work that employees use for prayer or umbrella under which most who share racial, ethnic, and other tives, a market segment that could not personal reflection - and affinity exist without the demand. manifestations of faith at work are commonalities. Some companies have groups, which allow employees to categorized. As more companies e-mail networks that encourage practice their religion with their members to pray for the leadership of embrace diversity initiatives, more Source: "Faith at Work" colleagues. the company in their dealing with workers feel welcome to express their "Across The Board," The business and social issues. "Corporate chaplains, Jesus as a faith on the job. Being a faith-fiiendly Conference Board leadership model, biblical stories as a employer is a natural follow-on to A second example of faith in the November/December 2003 Church Happeningt Ptige 9 iropaa junior high and high school For more information, call 903-874- Dr. Sbcron C. Patterson, Pastor Keller Springs Bapiisl Churcfi students 4873. 1816 North Routh Street DnembtrM, 2003. December 31, KhOOpm - liiOOam Jnm &00pm U t2i30am Dallas, TX 75201 (Pursuing The Person^ The Presence Watch Nt^t Service Sixth Avenue Baptist Church 214-922-0000 New Years Eve Celebration featuring Thunday*. 7:00 pm ~ SiJOpm Pastor K. D. Davis. Sr., Servant and The Poiver of (rod) the Johnson Brothers fix)m Mississippi, Support Group-Healing Past Wounds Sixth Avenue Baptist Church WESTSroE BAPTIST CHURCH Gospel Singer Melba Spears and Held in Youth Library, Room D204 Corsicana,TX 75110 DKtmhfrSl. 9i00pm • ItiSSpm Sunday Morning BOile Studies: 9:00 am Christian Comedian John Lewis. There For more information, contact Tera 903-874-4873 will be food, ministering, singing and McFariand at 972-437-3493, Ext. 111 Watch Night Service Sunday Morning Worship: 10:45 am much more. Everyone is For more information, call Saturdays, 10:00 am- 11:30 am ST.PAULUNrTED Monday >aght Disdplesliip: 7:00 pm welcomed! A refresher course in Spanish- Bldg METHODIST CHURCH 972-221-5668. Coming Atnaction: Starting January 1010, Room D218 Detem&er31.200X Wednesday PGght Prayer & Praise: 7:00 pm 4, 2004 there will be two Sunday For more information, contact Anita Jrtmt 10:00 pm lo Midnifftt Westsidc Baptist Church (Childcare Available l-Iuch Service) Services JaireU at 214-364-0330. Preaching and Musical Fesi vnfh three Re^. Kenneth Ulakc. Senior Pastor Earfy Morning Worthip area pastors. Rev. Lucrcoa Cooksy, Pastor S02 BeUaire Boulnard Service at 8:00 am and our traditional North Dallas Community Bible of Jubilee UMC in Duncanville, Rev. I.«wisvUlc,Texas 75067 Morning Worship at 11:00 am Fdlowship Perry Crenshaw, Pastor of Warren UMC (972)221-5668 Rev. Leslie W. Smith, Pastor in Oakcliff and Dr. Sheron C. Panerson, Mt- Olive Church of ITano 302 l^entennial Blvd. Rev. Sam Fenceruy, Pastor Pastor of St. Paul UMC, Downtown RichartUooTX 75081-5057 Dallas. Choirs and dance troupes will r»tr"iiBBr-t'i--? 740 Avmiu: F 97^437-3493 ;iiiiMiU[it.'L-iiiL-iits In I ,it r\ |, Siiipikt'., Piano, TX 75075 minister also. FREE and open to the vditnr H iTi Sims Chapel Baptist Church Gospel Ministry Outreach Dr. dam M. Rmed Dr. Bert /\fflxh Smuar I^stor Hiapanic Mtniatrim* The Fellowship of Love Theological Institute (Sharing Love, Saving Souls and Changing Lives) 'Christian by Faith, Diverse by Design- Sunday ServicsM G.M.O.R. - DFW Early Morning Worahip: 8:00 am Since 1982 Sinlay a^Sam LsdonayBtieSkxly 3415 E. 14th St. Sunday School: lO:30 am "Helping lo «nw« tbc trBfcdy of Spiritual OUteracy la Chriadaa Sinjay e45am StntayStfnd Piano, TX. • 75074 Mid-Morning Worahip: lt;30 am >a»la, tfanMifh tbaotoglcal Miwltaa' Stntey 6:46am EsttdoBUcoEnEspati Bible Sti^ Sunday ICbXton Won^ipSttvia Wtdtuaday Sight Liv* (Ir, 7:30 pm WE OFFER THE FGLLOWXNG DEGREES: 972-424-8500 BMchddr OTBABMI Scndk*, BMdidM ernUk^ CoMMllaff, And TuesOffy ZOCcn PrayeMeefirg www.allnationsufnc.org BactirtOTafTbMlQgj, la fT—i iiiiwi or 317 Parker Drive • Garland, TX 75040 ClitfiipnailiBfi ro>ir«w.1lh«hoBlfcf tfa. Hsv^rtnd A. Louia Phone: 972-276-0014 • Fax: 972-276-2444 MaMrr and Doclorau d«(*«* laa^iam as *«1L (Free Sursciy Provided Fm Afjes 4 and I'ndci) Pallrrton, III, CaU for rcgiuntloB aad mora liifi MIMI l-S«0-tJ>-f 14* UtOmjl Senior ntMlor Other ministries include: "English As A Second Language' Website: U)t»nv.SimsChapel.org Dr. Kill mill W. |<)liii->i>ii. I*. I)i\. I.MIUIIW Uiniior and "Spanish As A Second Language" Classes. A. Hamilton Park United Little Flock T'empfe ofTaitfi 'III Methodist Church Baptist Church Cfiristian Cfmj)ef CM.(E. Cfiurcfi Pastor Louis E. Laurent Sunday School Internet Broadcast: www.krgni.com 8:30 am (Mon - Fri @ 12 Noon) Morning Praise A Place Where a "Taste of theWDrd" is Guaranteed 9:45 am Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday Worship Sunday Mommg Worship l(h4S am 10:00 am Tuesday Ni^t Brotherhood 7:00 pm "Where Jesus is the Wednesday Service Wednesday Prayer Meeting/Bible Study .. 7:00 pm 6:30 pm Main Attraction" Rev. Derrick Wright '<'4 i:. .\inici: Street • !U>. B*>\ Minority Opportunity News -The Gazette 6100 Ave K, Suite 105 (C^JSpring Creek Parkway) Piano, Texas 75074 Phone: 972,516.2992 Fax: 972.509.9058 Email: Editor(q^monthegazette.com Page 10 • December 25 -January 14, 2004 • Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette t lit! fKii li.', •- J \](>\ fi . 'i e and interpersonal relations skills are important to committee are; Bill and Jo.'Xnn Brown, Communicaliwis. an equal success in this capacity. Duties irrelude, but are not limited to: John Hammerlc, Sabrina Ingram, Olivia oppontmiij emplo\er Kerr, Dr, Delva King, Lucy Livingston, • Website Maintenance Gloria Bowie Locken, Theresa Brewlon • Interfacing with/promoting KWRD-KSKY to local church Lyons, Marilyn Mask, Cathy Moffiti, Herdercine Nash, Deborah l*amell, Dr. FT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE leaders and congregations. Yvonne Robinson, Bertha Scott, Opal ' Working with Operations and Sales departments in developing Smith, Audrey Thomas, Linda Todd, KWRD-KMisloolijiiifor marketing and promotional materials tor the radio station. Delores Washington, Kim Whiiaker and amiidatc. who have been • Maintain website Shiriey Williams. successful in nuiMdc sales. A • Order station merchandise Fox 4 News Anchor Clarice Tinslcy • Maximize station's exposure to k)cal and national media. commKnicm lo ihe pro|ramming will serve as Mistress of Ceremonies for • Writing and servicing press releases about promotional this elegant event. and the mjuim of fOi^'RD is events at the radio station. I'oley's will sponsor the VIP reception Sunday crilical. Previous radio sale". • Layout, production and writing articles for Faith Talk Magazine. and Neiman Marcus is the sponsor for Education Ministries... 9:30 a.m. • Establishing station presence at key local events. the 2004 Founder's Awards. experience M not ncccsur)'. Worship Celebration... 11:00 am. Prior to the luncheon, tiiere wiD be a • Educate listeners as to the mission of KWRD-KSKY - Nursery Facilities Available - silent auction with a wide variety of gift If you're intemtcd in iNs position • Develop revenue-generating promotions in conjunction with certificates including airline tickets, spa uiihKWRD-lM, Sales and Programming departments Wednesday retreats, hotel weekend Reuwa>'s, Super Please fax an imroducilon lelicr • Coordinate and facilitate all station events Family Ministries... 7:00 p.m. Bowl parties, and other splendid items. Some contributors to the silent aiictum along with a ri">ijn5C lo HJ\> E/cIl al Fax or mail resumes to: Friendly Fellowship with A Family Focus include American A'rl'n^"*- 214-561-9662, Pete Thomson For More Information Call ExxonMobil, KFC Foods, Wviidham NO PllONt CALLS PLtASS- General Manager Anatole Hotel, the Dallas .Masericks, 972.542.6178 KWRD/KSKY Get)rgene Klinger and others. www.saintmarkbc .com KWRD-FM is a subsidiar) of Salem &400 N. Beltline Road, SuHe 110 Dallas Black Dance llieatre is 8tmar1uniMtonaryOaol.com supported, in pan, by the OflScc of Communivalions. an eipial Irving, TX 75063 Cultural Affairs/City of Dallas, Texas uppofiuniiv employer 214-561-9662 Church Directory Page 9