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Gazette Scholarship tmnner;Thurman R.Jones, Publisher, MON~The Gazette comes through in her workshops Dallas Suburban Alumnae chapter believe in the importance of and programs, And Cheryl is also HopcHosts, and evening u-ith Al By Belinda G. Alexander journalism. of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. academic excellence, and they FAMU alumru." Roker, benefiting Hope Cottage Seventeen vear-old Lorraine McBride said she is thankful for These local organizations offer recognize leadership contributions Pregnane)- and Adoption Center, McBride is the 2003 MON-The the scholarship, and said it will be She added that although her scholarships e\"er>' year to local hig^ made by students in community school students, with the and school activities. Qualifying September 5 at 7:30 p.m. Help Gazette scholarship recipient. helpful in paying the out-of-state primary interest is in broadcast she Plano-Tlichard son chapter of students must be undergraduate McBride is a Dallas resident and tuition. plans to follow the advice and kick off Hope Cottage's 85th Kappa Alpha Psi Fratemit>' offering and graduate smdents ulio display 2003 graduate of Bishop Dunn examples of successftil journalists Anniversaiy Celebration \^'eekend. "My mother has even taken on a $6,000 in scholarships every- year, Catholic School. She will be Roker - hosi of KBC 'Today' second job to help pay for my by first perfecting her writing skills. awarded at their >-eariy Black and attending Florida A&M Universitj- show, will entertain you with education. \<'e are thankfiil for the Finding A Scholarship page 4 (FAMU) to pursue studies in touching, funny and poignant scholarship," she added. Lorraine McBride page 6 tales, and v\-ill talk candidly about his own adoption experience. At Somewhere Lorraine the McFarlin Auditorium, S.MU Piano's Active Community Leader Turns 90 Campus. Tickets: S15 to S85. Call Hansberry is Smiling :il.526.8271, or vUi: Freeman Hightower Uun. A k^ ^M^ By. James Clmgman her and those who taught Back lo"Granama^^mc, at the guests took part in this M>ung, gifted and and continue to teach her. Piano Centre, 2000 E. Spring black, vivacious, a smile big celebration, including She deeply loves and Creek Pkw\- at Jupiter Road, that can light up a stadium, Piano Mayor Pat Evans, respects her great September 5, 6, & 7. A wonderful determined, tenacious, grandfather and gives all selection of handcrafted Collin County intelligent, and she's an due credit to her mother for treasures...Traditional, Countrj-, Community College entrepreneur, too! This home-schooHng her and Victorian & Southwestern decor District President Cary for >-our home, Clothing for You, young lady has achieved far allowing her the leeway to Toys, Dolls, Florals, Candles, Israel, and Country beyond her 14 years, having explore the possibilities. Furniture and more. Free hand Music Hall of Fame already made an enduring Who is this amazing crafted quilt drawing. S5 adults/S4 inductee Charlie Pride. impression on adults and yoimg lady? It's Miss Kenya seniors, under 12 j-cars free. For Hightower is a other young people, and she Jordana James, Teenpreneur more information call longtime active member continues in the tradition of of the Year for /'Black 800.783.4526. Madam C.J. Walker, Mar>' The ArtCentrc of Piano will of the community. The Enterprise Magazine," the feature works by contemporar>- retired science teacher McLeod Bethune, Maria 14 year-old phenom seen on Iranian artists in A Breeze from the Cary Israel, president, Collin County Cotnmunity College District congiatulatiw and Piano Independent Stewart and Ida B.Wells, just Oprah and across the Gardens of Persia: September 6 - John Hightower on his 90th birthday Israel pledged to start a $1,000 scholarship School District to name a few. She country at various venues, October 18, Includes at CCCC in the name of John Hightower. understands and readily speaking at conferences and administrator continues approximately 90 u-orks by Iranian acknowledges her debt to her conventions, and doing her On Friday, August 29, birthday at Haggard's Party to be involved in various artists, including more than 20 John Hightower, MON-The Barn in Piano. The ancestors and her elders, women. Works were chosen in organizations including the those who paved the way for Blackonotnics Page 8 collaboration with Iranian curators Gazette's Advisory Board celebration was presented by from the Tehran Museum of member, celebrate his 90th members of the John Piano's Leader TUrns 90 Page 2 Contemporary Art and Tehran Arts University. Do\^ntown Piano Bolton Battle Lines Drawn At at the comer of 15th Street and City of Garland Rolls Out SafeLight Garland A\enue K. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 Antioch Church a.m. to 6 p-i". Free. For more By James W. Breedlo\-e information: 972.423.7809. during "National Stop Red-Light Running Week" audience to double the decibel The>* came by the hundreds to The world's most famous brass level of their chanting. show their support for the ensemble, Canadian Brass, will to Save Lives, Reduce Accidents Dr. Wesley, using biblical recently deposed Police Chief kick off Piano Symphony analogies, to accentuate the key Terrell Bolton. The rally held at Orchestra's premiere season at the objectives of the rally made it the Antioch Fellowship Eisemann Center, 2351 clear that while this may be a \iissionary Baptibt Church last Perfonnance Dri\-e, Richardson, difficult time for the Black Wednesday e\'ening, just one day September 13 at 8:15 p.m.Tickets: Community the battle is not after the surprise announcement S20, S27, S38, S44, S60. Tickets over. He said, "We are not of Bolton's firing, seemed to can also be purdiased for the satisfied. We will not stand by signal that definitive battle lines Opening Night gourmet dinner at and do nothing. It is time to have been drawn. The Black the Renaissance Hotel, including stand up for right." communit>' is sending a message an imitation to the post-concert He made the analogy of how that the sleeping giant is asleep reception with Canadian Brass, Jesus was subjected to the no more. 850 pet person. CaU the Piano treacher\' of the Pharisees and Symphony Orchestra box office at The tone of the rally was the Roman Rulers who did not 972.473.7262. established as Dr. Karry D. care for each other but came Wesley, senior pastor of Antioch, together to bring Jesus down. and Terrell Bolton entered the The crowd recognized this as a INSIDE auditorium. The crowd rose to reference to the Miller- its feet and with a spontaneous 1 Benavides conspiracy and HooM Froat ovation thai would overwhelm a began to shout "Miller Has Got rock superstar began to chant iVvthCUftlc 3 To Go" over and over. The "Chief, "Chief", "Chief' to a pastor stated, "We must show 4 Cosmnunity Calender deafening cadence that lasted Terrell that he is not alone in almost five minutes. The ex- this. He is one of us and Where Are Tl»e>- Now? 6 chief, obviously touched by the something will be done in The City of Garland recently its kind in the state ofTexas, will go 7 at an event at the intersection of show of emotion, broke ranks Dallas." The audience accepted An A EntcriBinmcai • announced the introduction of after the growing problem of red- Piano and Buckingham Roads, fiom the ordered platform and his statement with loud Amen's 8 SafeLight Gariand, a major traffic light running, a major state and one of four major intersections Career Opportnnlty • • went into the adoring crowd to and thunderous applause. safety program to save lives and national issue. that will be equipped with the embrace friends, church 9 significantly reduce collisions and Mayor Bob Day kicked off cameras. Joining Mayor Day were SiHcr1«r|4eyCetaniii members and well- wishers. This Terrell Bolton addressed the related costs. This photo National Stop Rcd-Lighi Running Police Chief Mitch Bates and the 10 move caused the appreciative rally with quiet dignity- and ChurdiGmtt enforcement program, the first of Week and Garland's new program Sufelight Garland page 5 Bolton Battle Page 5 CSnKfc .9 A 10
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United States, Canada, the U.S. territories are eligible to apply for the Mutual fund prospeouses (or eacn tuna oscussed fM be available at the sem On-going School and Community Center, Duck Creek Park, Garland, a Storytime, Frisco Public Topic at the initial meeting information. Collin County has created 1600 Pennsylvania Ave., Dallas 3.1-mile loop running through a Library; Frisco Municipal include: meeting times; reading Support Groups an emergency preparedness Texas 75215. 214.421.5221 wooded area, and is part of a Complex, 8750 McKirmey Rd. list; selection requirements, and Healing Matters Grief hotline: 972.548.4114. You ext.122. larger trail that runs through 18 months - 3 years 10:30 a.m.- book club etiquette. Contact Support Group meets the can also visit Heritage Farmstead, 1028 Audubon, Gatewood and 11 a.m. Ages 3 and up 11:30 Lisa Bailey, Public Services fourth Monday of every www.co.coHin.tx.us. 15th Street, Piano. Greenbrook parks. See native a.m.-noon. Join us for a special Librarian, at 972.547.7305 or month at 7:30 p.m. at Fairview Farms - 3316 972.424.7874. Dedicated to wildlife and plants such as Storytime, meet our local Ibailev'a mckinnevt exas.org. Medical Center of Piano North Central Expressway, preserving the early i900's way redbud and plum trees. Firefighters and learn about fire September 11 - October 5 classrooms. This is a Piano. 972.422.2500. Travel of life, this imique four-acre Numerous nature paths wander safety. Piano Repertory Theatre pregnancy loss support group back to the simple days of museum features a beautiful off into the woods and creek The Texas chapter of the presents "Suge Door," at 1509 for anyone who has lost a farm life years ago at this Victorian home and 12 bottom. Picnic areas and small Asian American Journalists Avenue G, Piano, 7:30 pm, 8:00 baby to miscarriage, ectopic unique venue that features a outbuildings that were part of a fishing ponds. Access the trail at Association with the Dallas pm, 2:00 pm. Nostalgic 1930's pregnancy, stillbirth, farmer's market, a petting 360-acre farm operated by Duck Creek Drive and Summer Musicals invites you to play, hit BroadWay production. newborn death, or SIDS. O'Banion Road and Audubon zoo, children's games, pony Ammie Wilson, a colorful local a benefit performance of the Ticket prices S24 to S42 There is also a share group Park Recreation Center. rides, and a country style resident. Guided tours available. musical 'Flower Drum Song', depending on date of for those pregnant again party facility. General Information Interurban Railway Station and cast part>- honoring David attendance. Call PRTs box following a loss. For Interactive Dallas The University of Chicago Musuem, 901 E. 15th Street, Henry Hwang, at the Music office for further information or information call 972-519- Children's Museum at Valley Graduate School of Business is Piano, Historic Downtown. Hall, Fair Park. Proceeds go reser\-alions: 972.422.7460. 1588. seeking minority professionals toward scholarships for Texas View Center - a hospital From 1908 to 1948, this was a September 13 Overeaters Anonymous from Dallas to apply for its MBA station on the Texas Electric joumahsm students. For more The CAAPCO Foundation, faniasyland by Presbyterian meets at 7 p.m. Mondays and Healthcare, a Kroger Foods program. On Oct. 17 and 18, a Railroads' Interurban Line. information contact Sudeep DISD, the City of Dallas, and Thursdays and 9 a.m. miniature grocery store, a selcci^ group will be provided Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 2 Reddy: 214.977.8012. Tickets: area Chambers of Commerce Saturdays at Pitman Creek farm, a "Jungle Impressions" free travel, accommodations, p.m. Saturday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 8100 (includes show and post- invite local professionals to "Tell Church of Christ, Room exhibit complete with rain experience a simulated class, a You can also arrange for special performance party). a Student What You Do For a EI 12, 1815 W. I5th St. Call forest, arts and crafts. Mon- faculty roundtable, dinner with tours. 972.941.2117. Living" at the 6th Annual September 6 Rita at 972-423-3620. Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Saturdays Professor Robert Fogel, and September 4- 13 Indian Fine Arts Academy Career Exposure Forum and Volunteer opportunities 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sundays social events with current Garland Civic Theatre Violin Concert, at the Plaza College Fair, at the Dallas noon - 6 p.m. Children 2-10 students. Selection based on a presents "Sweet Charity" at the Theatre, 521 W. Slate St. on the Convention Center. Designed to The Piano Animal Shelter years S4/Adults $3. Call brief application and an essay. Granville Arts Center, 5th and Square, downtown Garland, 6 expose thousands of youth need volunteers over 16 years 572.386:6555. Application deadline is Austin Streets, downtown p.m. grades 8-12 to a wide variety of old to wash and walk the September 12. Contact Allan J. Sistuh, Sistuh, Sistuh, a non Garland. A I2-timeTony Award September 11 career paths, colleges and animals, help with clerical Friedman, executive director of profit organization, will Nominee, romantic, urban A Beka Book Home School universities. Sign up at services and customer communications: 773.702.9232. provide life skills workshops musical comedy featuring the hit curriculum and text book sale. www.caapco.org, click on service. 972.578.7510. And Saturday's, through The International Library of songs "If My Friends Could See Free 10 a.m. to 12 noon, and 2 Career Exp. Contact Julie here's a friendly reminder Me Now" and "There's Gotta p. m. to 4 p. m. For more Joseph: 214.293.7282. that there are thousands of December 13, 2003, from Photography announces over September 14 Be Something Better Than information contact Mickey 10:00-11:30, with the goal of $60,000 in prizes to be awarded Nationals' Miss Teen Dallas, pets at shelters needing This". Directed by Kyle Pierce: 877.223.5226. empowering women with in the International Open at the Piano Center, Jupiter homes, or consider being a informational sessions on Amateur Photography Contest. McClaran. Call the box office A new Book Club meets at the Road and Spring Creek foster parent while topics such as self-esteem, Deadline is October 31, 2003, for times and prices: McKinney Memorial Public Parkway, 4 p.m. Local pageant permanent homes are found finances, computer literacy, and free to enter. Visit 972.205.2790. Library, 101 E. Hunt Street, 7 for young ladies, ages 6-23. for animals. Contact your obtaining employment and www.picturc.com, or call September 5 p.m. for an introductory Admission SIO Call local animal shelter for goal setting. At St Phillip's 410.363.4800. Frisco Firefighters at meeting. For adult readers, free. 800.454.3420 for more details. Sponsored Bi/: Proud To Be An Active sne Partner In The Community Page 4 • September 04 - September 10,2003 • Minority Opportunity Newa - The Gazette I'l.sil (tur IVtb.sttv .tt ivwiv.MOX I hi(iii:i'nc.if>ni St^feiighl Garland page I challenges, and it reduces costs not Center\'ille Road, and Jupiter Road Bolton Battle Page 1 will show them what happens and the City Manager are the just to the police force but to at Kingsiey Road. Cameras at executive director of the National reserve.. His words while simple when you mistreat those catalyst for a new Black insurance companies, hospitals, those intersections will be triggered Campaign to Stop Red Light were delivered in an imderstated committed to righteousness." movement. If the actions Running, Leslie Blakcy, along businesses, fire departments and by sensors activated by vehicles It has often been said that good described by the rally attendees others that have to spend time and that pass over them after the light extemporaneous cadence with David Shaw, who lost his son reminiscent of Mark Anthony's can come from evil. The are implemented, Dallas will in a crash caused by red light resources dealing with collisions, turns red. Violators will receive a Shakespearian oration following treacherous actions of the Mayor never be the same. running. injuries and fatalities." Notice of Violation in the mail with three photos showing the vehicle the murder of Julius Caesar. He "Garland is taking the lead in Leslie Blakey, executive director before and after passing through did not focus the spotlight on addressing a major traffic safctj' of the National Campaign to Stop the red light, along with digital read himself but on the despicable problem in Texas, which has the Red Light Ruiuiing, was on hand outs clocking the time of day, fourth highest rate of red-light as part of the National Stop on Red manner in which the Black nART/org number of seconds after the light ndeOMIio^eptemker running in the nation, according Light Running Week events, also Community has been treated. His has turned red, etc. The third to the Insurance Institute for being held in other cities personal Mississippi reflections photo will be a close up of the Highway Safety," said Mayor Day. cut with the precision of a Savor the Gariand Civk Theatre's petfofmance o( vehicle's license plate. During the "Other communities across North surgeon's scalpel. He stated, "Sweet Charity" at the Granville Arts Center next to next two weeks, warnings will be America who have adopted this "Something is wrong when a Downtown Gariand Station, S^pt. 4-6 & 1M3 2ft 8 pjn., issued. Actual Notices ofViolation program have seen a dramatic society simply because of its will be issued beginning September Sept.6.13, Uat2pjn,Ca!l972.205.2790or reduction not just in violations, 16,2003. wealth and power feels that it can visit gariandcivictheatrexcm. but also in crashes - an average of show disrespect to an entire 25 to 30 percent at protected According to the city ordinance commtinity. You the people have DART to West End Station by S pin. intersections and in many cases a authorizing the program, the owner the power to change this. The Thursday, Sept. 11 for Fteectom Run 2003 'halo' effect that significantly of the motor vehicle is liable for a people united can never be throughout the West End. Register reduces accidents citywide. S75 civil penaltj'. That ordinance defeated." The supporters showed Citizens of Garland who face notes that a vehicle proceeding into at freedormin.com. * FeSTIVAL:»0,l their agreement with a rousing heavy traffic and aggressive an intersection when the light has driving daily should experience turned red "damages the public by chorus of shouting, clapping and Enjoy a perfofmance of the Canadian Brass at similar improvements as a result endangering vehicle operators and chanting. the Etsemann Center next to Galatyn Park of this new program. " pedestrians alike, by decreasing the Mr. Bolton indicated that he Station, Saturday, Sept. 13 at &:\S pm. efficiency of traffic control and Day noted that the case for feels a little down for the moment Call 972.473.7262 or visit planosymphonyxjrg. traffic flow efforts, and by photo enforcement locally lies in increasing the number of serious but with God's help he will get up. the statistics around the problem ZoGm to Parker Road Station on DART Rait and take a accidents to which public safety He said he is looking forward to and the solution: agencies must respond at the bright tomorrows. free shuttle bus to the 2003 Conmuntty Credit Union • In 2002 in Garland, there Garland's Mayor Bob Day expense of the taxpayers." Dr. Wesley returned to the Piano Batloon FesthfalSept. 19-21. were seven traffic fatalities, two of podiiun to summarize the iasks Cad 972^67.7566 or visit planobaDonfest.org. which occurred at intersections. nationwide, including Los Angeles, Organizations supporting photo that remain in girding for the This year there have been 17 Phoenix and Baltimore. "The enforcement programs include fatalities to date, four of which increased use of red light cameras Texas Police Chiefs, Texas battle with Dallas' political Talce the TRE to Fort Worth for the inaugural have been at intersections. across the countrj' responds to a Municipal League, the Greater Goliath. He called for the Jazz By The Boulevard festival, Sept. 19-20. immediate cancellation of Texas lost 663 people to real need for solutions that change Dallas Crime Commission, the Great music, cuisine, fine arts and crafts. traffic signal crashes between driver behavior," said Blakey. Dallas Regional Mobility subscriptions to the Dallas Call ai7.737.010O or visit hlstoriccanpbowie.cam. 1992 and 1998, representing U "Drivers who value their time over Commission, the Tex-21 Coalition Morning News and to boycott the safet>' of others are a huge pan (Transportation Excellence for the WFAA-TV. He also announced percent of the total nationwide. Bring the whole family to DART Day at the Dallas Zooi (Texas Department of Public of the red light running problem. 21 St Century), TexITE (Texas the establishment of a Bolton 11 ajn. to 2 pin., Saturday, Sept. 20. Take DART Rail Safet>') Red-light cameras are an effective Section for the Institute of Legal Defense Fund through tool in combating this deadly Transportation Engineers), Comerica Bank. Antioch was and get a free child's acfcnfasion when you buy an • The estimated cost of red- behavior." light running is estimated to be at Mothers Against Drunk Driving, seeding the fiind with a donation aduh ticket. Call 214.670.5656 or visit daIlas-ax).org. DALLASZOO least SI.4 billion annually. (Texas Protected intersections will the International Association of of 85,000 dollars. He said, "This Department of Public Safety) include Piano Road at Buckingham Police Chiefs, Advocates for will get us started but we must Get $2 off ddnission to the State Fair of Texas when you ride the DART • The sute estimates that it lost Road, LBJ Freeway at Northwest Highway Safety and the Insurance speak to the city in a manner that State fair Shuttle. Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 27 -Oct. 19, shuttle buses 519.7 billion in the year 2000 due Highway, LBJ Freeway at Institute for Highway Safetj-. are S2 round-tripanddepartCltyplaceStatkxi'seast entrance eveiy to motor vehicle crashes, second 10 minutes, fron 9:30 im to 11:30 pjn. Call 214.979.1111 or visit OART;Org. only to California. 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"I know it will take a lot of hard A&M University CFAMU) because This journalist in the making has work and discipline, and in order she had heard many positive things worked as a volunteer intern at to make it easier for me to focus on Where Are They Now? from FAMU alumni, several of KNON 89.3 fin, where she learned studies I plan to stay away from all about the broadcasting atmosphere of those college parties," McBride By Lakecsha Joe on interning at magazines, such as from their parents," said Phyllis whom teach in the young girls mentor program at her church. and what it takes to keep radio added. Many graduating high school Vibe in New York. She is currently Jefferson. "Going away to college program operating. McBride said, "I "•Ever>'one I've met has done After 'hitting the books', students have their sights set on putting together her own on-line gives kids a chance to apply what would have hel[>ed them out this something great with their life after McBride's hobbies include higher education. And for these magazine. you have taught them." summer too, but I have been anending FAMU, and I plan to swimming, reading, writing and students, many businesses and "In order to succeed in college, I In 2002, Amber Venerable won uorking to save money for college." watching old movie classics. organizations offer generous follow those examples," said think that you have to learn about MON-The Gazette's scholarship McBride already has impressive Lorraine McBride read about scholarships to help defray the yourself," said Gray. "It also takes contest. Venerable is a graduate of McBride. She said she considered attending ideas and expectations for college. the scholarship ft-om a notice in her cost of pursuing their dreams. discipline and finding whatever it is She said she respects the importance church newsletter at St. Luke Mon-TTie Gazette is amongst that will motivate you." Howard University in Washington, DC and the University of North and value of dedication and the work UMC. She submitted an essay as these many businesses, offering a MON-The Gazette's 2001 required to master skills as a was the criteria.. She was awarded yearly scholarship to graduating scholarship recipient was Arica Texas in Denton before deciding on FAMU. journalist. And she has a good plan the S2000scholarship from MON high school students who have Jefferson. She is a graduate of to ensure academic success, which The Gazette on June 20, 2003. Ms. expressed an interest in majoring Skyline Career Development "God began opening doors for me she outlines as: (1) VC'rite out your McBride and her mother have in journalism. Center in Dallas, is currently at FAMU and this has literally goals, (2) Post them where TOU can been diligent in the effort to In 2000, Janelle Gray, a attending The University of placed me there to pursue my dream see them, (3) Be driven and slay finance her college education. This as a journalist," said McBride. graduate of Naaman Forest High Houston and is scheduled to focused. determination helped her as she graduate in 2005. McBride's mother, Deborah also received a SI000 educational Brooks, said, "I was elated and "College is only a short time and I Jefferson said that receiving the scholarship named after renowned thankful to learn that my daughter will have the rest of my life to enjoy scholarship along, with other and have ftm!" she said. At this time former St. Luke UMC senior had received the scholarship. As a pastor, Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. church scholarships was very single parent the times have often she said she is not planning to pledge helpful in getting her college career been difiScult, however, we made it started. through." She is majoring in journalism, VCTiile in school, she participated and returned this summer from the Amber V'enerabie, in Theatre Arts and look 'Intro to National Association of Black 2002 Scholarship Recipient Film' where she learned about film Journalist (NABJ) Convention, and and making movies. Lorraine was will be joining her school's chapter Booker T.Washington Arts Magnet, also a cheerleader, a member of the of NABJ during the upcoming and is currently attending Howard Language Club and ran track. She school year. Last summer, Jefferson University in Washington, D.C. with was twice honored as 'Student of the was an intern for WFAA (Channel an expected graduation date of 8). 2006. She also is majoring in "Arica's been writing since journalism. elementary," said her mother, "I decided to major in journalism Janelle Gray, Phyllis Jefferson. She wrote a play in because I love to write, love to talk, 2000 Scholarahip Recipient fourth grade and she has always' love finding out about people and I kept journals and diaries. I've love photography," said Venerable School in Garland, TX won the always heard her talk about being a She said that receiving the scholarship contest offered by the joumahst." scholarship from MON-The newspaper. Gray is currently After college graduation, Gazette was a very helpful attending Stephen F. Austin State Jefferson hopes to obtain a job in investment towards her college Upiversity in Nacogdoches, TX, either print or broadcast education. majoring in journalism, and is journalism, or advertising. She also Before she started her college scheduled to graduate in 2004. career, she interned for Warner Gray said that receiving a Brother, Electra, and Atlantic scholarship was about more than Records just the money. She said it was Venerable is active at Howard very encouraging that someone University with The National was willing to help when they saw Association of Black Journalist Lorraine McBride, 2003 MO.\-The Gazette Scholarship winner she had a goal in mind. (NABJ) and the National Council Since starling her college of Negro Woman (NCNW) education, Gray has worked as a Starting her own magazine is one Public Relations intern for the Arc of Vencrable's goals, once she has of Dallas, an organization that graduated from college and possibly helps people with mental graduate school. disabiliry. She has also worked on She currently holds a 3.0 grade the yearbook at Stephen F. Austin point average, and said that in order Preferred for and is currently involved with an to succeed academically you have to on campus gospel group. focus and set your mind on your "I'm still majoring in goal, and once you have your mind erood reason. journalism because I've always set on your goal, you will not be liked writing. I was the editor of Arica Jefferson, distracted easily. the yearbook in high school," said 2001 Scholarship Recipient Venerable's father. Freeman Gray, adding that high school was Venerable, said she was in the easy compared to college. plans to attend graduate school. National Honor Society throughout "Unlike college, in high school "In order to succeed, it takes time her high school career and she has you have people around you management and you have to want been on the honor roll several If you see a bigger future for your expedite your SBA applicntion to niaking sure you do th$,.ngbt to succeed," said Jefferson. t}me&. •* ''••; • --"^ '•'•- . • ••• ' '•' tidn^," she said. "But whep ^ypy Her mothei^^ajd-thai slacii.vcry '' "It makes me very proud and it .. A.-, a 1-. . i'lng-tenn fiimniiTij;, get to college, it's all on you." happy that her daughter has gone brings a smile to my face when I SBA Lender in .'Ibxas, Coin|>asu can our SBA specialists are ready to help. Gray said that she is interested away to college. think of all the things that Amber in owning her own magazine one- "I think kids should ^o away to has accomplished at such a young day and already has her sights set college so that they can get away age," said Freeman Venerable. 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Basic Swings-Bennett Sings was a unable to fmd suitable new of the first artists to kick-stan going gold within six months and Throughout 1990, Black was precursor to later jazz-based work. material, Bennett nevertheless the mass-market popularic>' of spawning four other hit singles, on tour with Alabama and That same year "Firefly", by the made the 60s singles charts with coimtiy in the '90s. Black also is including the number ones appearing on television shows new songwriting team of Cy contemporary songs such as "I one of the first artists of a "Killin' Time," "Nobody's across the coimtry. In 1991, Coleman and Carol™ Leigh, was Wanna Be Around", "The Good Life", "Who Can I Turn To" and generation that was equally Home," and "WaUdn' Away." At several singles from Put Yourself Bennett's last US Top 40 entry unul 1962, when he made a major "If I Ruled The World". Even so, inspired by rock-oriented pop — the end of 1989, he won the in My Shoes charted and he was comeback with the 1954 song "I the future lay with concerts and like 70s singer/songwriters and Country Music Association's inducted into the Grand Ole Left My Heart In San Francisco" his prolific album output, which '60s rock & roll — as well as Horizon Award, as well that Opry. On New Year's Eve of 1991, (which won a Grammy Award) and included US Top 40 albums country' artists like Merle organization's Best Male Vocalist he married the television actress a sell-out Carnegie Hall concert, such as I Wanna Be Around, The Haggard, Bob Wills, and George Lisa Hartman. . award. He also won Best Album, which was recorded and released on Many Moods Of Tony, The Jones. He offered a shiny, Single, Be^t Male Vocalist, and Clint Black began 1992 in a a double-album set. During this Movie Song Album, and four marketable version of law-suit with his manager Bill period he continued his long albums with Canadian traditional country and in the Ham. Black claimed that his b. Anthony Dominick association with pianist'arranger composer/conductor Robert process, paved the way for a original contraa gave Ham too Benedetto, 13 August 1926, Ralph Sharon, and frequently Farnon. new generation of coimtrj- large of a percentage of the Astoria, New York, USA. The artists, particularly Garth singer's royalties and publishing son of an Italian father and Brooks. After Brooks broke rights. For seven months he was American mother, Bennett through into the pop embroiled in the lawsuit, during studied music and painting at Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star mainstream, Black's career which he was recording his the High School of Industrial David Spade stars as Dickie began to fade somewhat, but third album. By the simimer, Arts. He later became a talented Roberts, a washed-up and he remained one of the most the suit was settled and his new artist, exhibiting under his real highly eccentric former child popular and acclaimed albimi, The Hard Way, finally name in New York, Paris and actor, now 35, who hires an vocalists of the'90s. was released. The Hard Way London. Originally possessing a entire foster family (including received positive reviews and tenor voice that would deepen Mary McCormack as his Clint Black was bom in became an immediate hit, over the years, Bennett sang make-believe mom) to make New Jersey, but raised in during service with the US peaking at nimiber two on the up for his lost childhood. Kat>', TX, a suburb of Army's entertainment unit late in country charts and crossing Alyssa Milano, herself a former Houston. As a child, he World War II. Upon his over into the pop Top Ten. The child star (on TVs Who's the listened to both countr>' and discharge he worked in dubs first single from the album, "We Boss?), ' plays Dickie's rock & roll, but he didn't before joining a Pearl Bailey Tell Ourselves," reached girlfriend. Adam Sandler produces from a script co-written (along begin playing guitar until the revue in Greenwich Village as number one that summer. with Spade) by Fred Wolf, who also wrote the Spade-Chris Farley age of 13, when he staned singer and master of ceremonies Black began a lengthy world comedy Black Sheep. ^^^^ September 5, 2003 playing harmonica. Two years tour in June of 1992 to support under the name of Joe Ban, later, he began writing songs, The Hard Way where he was sjiolied by Bob Hope, who engaged him to sing as well as performing in his Best New Male N'ocalist awards brother Kevin's band, wliere he in his Paramount show and horn the Academy of Country Although it was a success. The changed his name to Tony Party Monster played bass and sang. In the Music and the NSAI Hard Way wasn't as popular as early '80s, he began busking on Bennett. In 1950 he successfully Based on the book Disco Song\vriter/Artists of the Year Black's first two records, selling no auditioned for Columbia Bloodbath, this is the true the streets of Kat>', eventually Award. By the end 1990, Killin' more than a million copies. No working his way into Records' producer Mitch Miller, story of Michael Alig Time sold over two million copies Time to Kill, his fourth album singing "Boulevard Of Broken coffeehouses, bars, and night (Macaulay Culkin), who in America. released in 1993, continued the Dreams", and a year later lopped clubs. moved from the Midwest to Black released his second stagnation in his record sales, even the US chart with "Because Of New York City with his friend In 1987, Clint met Hayden album, Put Yourself in My Shoes, though its sales were more than You" and "Cold, Cold Heart". James St. James (Seth Green). Nicholas, a guitarist and in 1990. Like the debut. Put respectable — the album went Other 50s hits, mosdy backed by The two quickly became songwriter that had a home Yourself in My Shoes was a major platinum and spawned the hit the Percy Faith Orchestra, enmeshed in the NYC club studio. Nicholas and Black success, spawning four Top Ten single, "When My Ship Comes included "Rags To Riches", "Jusi scene (and the scene's began collaborating together, hits — "Put Yourself in My hi." During the fall of 1994, Clint In Time", "Stranger In Paradise" designer drugs) and made writing songs, and recording Shoes," "One More Payment," Black released his fifth album. (from Kismet), "There'll Be No names for ihemselves as party promoters until Alig was convicted of demos; Hayden would become and the number ones "Lming One Emotion, followed a year Teardrops Tonight", "Cinnamon murdering his drug dealer by injecting him with Drano and tossing later by the seasonal effort Sinnc' " '^"iiul Ii In the banLilcadcr for Clint. pla\-ing Blind" and "Where Arc You Now" him into the East River. Starts September S, 2003in select cities lead guitar- Bnd co-wrinng a — adiing over two milbon copies- Looking«^fe»*fl£hnMaus.- Nothin' t large majority- of his hit singles. and peaking at number 18 on the but the Taillights appeared after a A tape of their songs made its pop charts. Even though it sold two-year hiatus, and in 1999 way to Bill Ham, the manager of well, it didn't receive the same Black celebrated a decade of ZZ Top. Impressed with the cridcal acclaim as the debut. recording with D'Lectrified. tape, Ham became Black's manager; the singer had a contract with RCA Nash\iUe by the end ofl 988. BLOCKBUSTER* - Hit List "A Better Man," Black's first These are the Top 10 Renting Video Titles at U.S. BLOCKBUSTER® stores for single, was released early in the vttl ending August 31,2003. 1989 and it went to number one — he was the first new male \ns coimtry artist to have a nimiber l.TV Larf Om>e RmgsiTTOTmtn • 3. Ouc^ }. Bni^i^ Dnml^ House • 4. Head OrSuu • i.llK Htmud one hit with his debut single in o.HcwToLo«.\GuvInlODin'7.PlioDeBo«ii'8.Cndie2TVGnvt 15 years. Clint was an Q.BiSK'lO.'nKUfcOfDindGjJe immediate sensation throughout mD country' music and he played the I. "nie Lofii OfTi t Rinp: T»o Towers' 2. Ouago Grand Ole Opry in April, one 3. Bringing DorcUe HOUK • 4.116 Hunted • 5. Heid Of Suie month before his debut album, 6. Calk 27V Gntw • 7. Bak • 8. nwne BoCKh 9. Bffltiing Fcf Cohin*ine • 10 The Lift Of Dx«J Gile V\^nnewood Milage Slopping Gfenter - Forking Lot Sept. 12-21.2003 Ticket Master; 214-373-8000 Goup Sales; 1-800-316-7439 www. uni versoul ci rcus^ com Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette • September 04 - September 10,2003 • Page 7 I isit Our Wihsili At IVWIL:MO\ UieOazvtW.coni To Sue or \ol to Sue page J medical malpractice noneconomic damages in Blackonomics Page 1 Ohio, to Cincinnati, was James simply because she is Constitution to allow the insurance. But opponents the future," Nixon said. entrepreneurial thing in her inspiring and refreshing. They doing such great things now. Legislature to set limits on argue it would destroy the "And so we've required of home base of Atlanta. Ken\^ really love and respect one We must not put that will quickly tell you that she is another. • noneconomic damages, government's system of us a super majority in order responsibility on her from the Big Apple, New York Ken\"a takes college courses shoulders. She is only 14 such as pain and suffering, checks and balances and to get this done." City, and she has the spunk at two Atlanta universities, years old and, in her own in medical malpractice strip Texans of their access Campaigns on both sides and grit to prove it. I have reads constantly, discusses words, "I'm still a child; I like and other civil lawsuits. to the court system. of the issue kicked into high never seen a more determined various authors and their to do crazy things every now The amendment • also "I think it's not a matter of gear as early voting started and dedicated young person writings, and even and then. I like to hang out would require a three- tort reform. This is a last week. Tuesday, Gov. in all my years. recommended several books with my friends sometimes." fifths vote by the House constitutional matter and Rick Perry, who is featured I asked Kenya to come to for my 10-year-old daughter to In other words, admiring and Senate to change the Legislature is moving in a "Yes on 12!" television Cincinnati to speak to the read. She and her mother have adults like me must be students at our damage caps in the future, into an area o^ making our ad airing statewide, cast his read many of the same books, careful not to elevate Kenya entrepreneurship high school. which gives them an even to a level where she making it harder for judiciary less independent," early ballot in the election. She graciously accepted our greater opportimit>' to engage constantly feels obligated to legislators to change the Baker said. Today, Agriculture invitation, despite having to be in conversation. be the "perfect child," caps again, said Rep. Joe Nixon argued that the Commissioner Susan in San Francisco the next day Kenya founded, owns and irrespective of our high praise Nixon, a Houston Texas Constitution Combs and a group of to speak at the armuai meeting publishes "Black Giri for her. True, she is operating Republican who authored "undeniably" makes the female legislators will of the California Black Magazine," but got staned in well above average and truly much of the legislation. Legislature the policy conduct a series of Chamber of Commerce. •business by baking and selling deserves our accolades, but Proponents say the making body of the state. conferences around the Brother Aubrv' Stone and his cakes. She has since graduated let's always give her the space proposition is vital to "Because it inherently state to discuss how excellent staff at the Chamber not only to publishing but also and time she needs just to be worked out the transportation to owning a line of clothing address a state crisis of belongs to us, we decided Proposition 12 will affect a kid. arrangements and we were in called Modest Apparel, which I hope and pray that by losing doctors to the we were going to make it women and their access to business. she started because her writing this article I did not skyrocketing costs of harder to establish caps on health care. Not only did Kenya spend mother would not allow her to go against my own advice, several hours with the wear certain things. She has a but I am sure Kenya and her Career Start developing > Page H • September 04 - September 10, 2003 • Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette W'.it (>j/r IliVisK. .1/ utiiL-..WO.\"///»(fUJt7/t'.to)n Church News Family Tradition Continues You can imagine Evangelist Eggins' joy Church Happenings when she found out that the>- were one H'eek apart, she left Cedric's graduation CARVER HEIGHTS September 2Isl, After 10-30 September 7, 3:30 pm (Qose Out) one ni^t and flew (with her Texas famil>' BAPTIST CHURCH Wortbip Service Pastor & Wife's 2nd in tow) the \«r>- next morning to Saginaw, September 27, 2:00 pm Taste of First Church Anniversary Michigan for Keshia's graduabon. Vickie Winans, Grammy Award For more informationj call 972- For more information, call Cedric is the son of proud parents, Nominee, to perform! 235-4235. 214-823-1018. This year, Evangelist Ida Demus LaKieih and Clinton Roberson and Tickets-Presale $27 Egginsi a member and Ushn at Full Keshia is the daughter of proud parents At the door 832 First Baptist Church Hopewell Missionary Baptist Gospel Holy Temple, Apostle Lobias Vina and Re\-. Zachary Williamson. Both To purchase tickets or for more of Hamilton Park Church Murray is the pastor, had two Cedric and Kcshia are attending college information, contact Willene gnuidchiklren to graduate frc»n Hi^ Dr. Gregory Foster, Senior Rev. Michael R, Hubbard, Sr., this year; they are keeping up the proud Luper at 214-808-5086 tradibon of our ancestors. I learned wiule Pastor Pastor researdiing our family histor>' that my Rev. Anthony Foster, Co'Pastor 5144 Dolphin Road great great great grandfather, E\'angelist Carver Heights Baptist Church 300 Phillips Street Dallas,TX 75223 Nicholas E>emus, as a sla\ie, knew how to Rev. Tyler Carter, Pastor Richardson.TX 75081- 214-823-1018 read and write and taught his &vc suns and Rev. Daryl Carter, Co-Pastor 972-235-4235 one daughter hew to read and write, h was 2510 East Ledbetter Drive expeaed, and taught that each would use DaUas,TX 75216 GREEN\1LLE A\'ENUE BATTIST CHURCH their knowledge first, for helping to build 214-371-2024 CHURCH OF CHRIST September 13. God's kingdom and then for helping ird Siuuiay pfEacb Month September 27, 11.-00 mm mankind. Keshia Williamson, A member of CHRISTIAN CHAPKU Free blood pressure screening in Awards Luncheon CME CHURCH Education was ah<>'ays important in our her father's church in Michigan the gjTn after evening sen-ices Women of Grace will celebrate family; this was passed down from their annual Women's Month generation to generation. Needless to say So the pastor pray'cd, "Ijjrd, I just September 5-7 2003 commit this kitten to Your keeping," and September II, TMIjnn - 9:00 pm at GrteHPtUe Arenue Churtb ofCbritt Theme: "Women Transformed that my fainil>' is very proud of our Securing The Shield Prayer that went on about his business. "A Few Good Men Seminar" Dr. by the Truth" graduates throu^out the years, Cedric is being held at the church. This and Keshia are just two more added to the A few daj-s later he was at the grocery- Benjamin Roberts & Dewayne prayer service will cover all law long list of Mr. & Mrs. Uoyd Da^id and store, and met one of his church members. Scotl, Presenters Keller Springs Baptist Church enforcement officers, departments Cedella Baka- Demus' heirs that have keep He happened to look into her shopping For more information on times & Rev. Larry J. Sanders, Sr. and agencies. the honorable tradibon aliw. can and was amazed to see cat food. Now room call, 972-644-2335 Pastor this woman was a cat hater and everyone For more information contact September 13-14 3227 KeUer Springs Rd. knew it, so he asked her, "Why are you Ms. . Glenda Rouse, Prayer 2003 Men & Bovs Retreat Carrollton,TX 75006 PRAYERS buying cat food when you hate cats so Coordinator at 972-422-7660 much?" She replied, "You won't believe Adult $50 Cedric Roberson of I'ull (ioiptl I>^-i^I Nelson told a true story about a MESQUITE FRIENDSHIP this," and told him how her little girt had Youth S 40 pastor he knew. The pastor had a kitten Christian Chapel CJM.E. BAPTIST CHURCH Holy Temple been begging her for a cat, but she kept (includes transportation, meals, t- that had climbed up a tree in his back>'ard recusing. Then a few day-s before, the child Church shirt) 2MJ&4d>SmmJiiys School, one in Texas, Cedric D. and then was a&aid to come down. The had begged again, so the mom finally told 14120 Noel Road For more information, visit the Blood pressure screenings Roberson and the other in Michigan, pastor coaxed, offered milk, he did her little gjri, "Well, if God giws j'ou a cat, Dallas,TX 75254 registration table in the atrium. available after 11:00 am ser\'ice Kcshia Williamson. evervthing he knew to get the kitten down, Dr. Jerome E. McNeil, Pastor Evangelist Eggins, also a sister of "111 let TOU keep it." (\'ou can see where October 3-5 Aitgma2aA but the kiti>- wxiuki not come dowTi. 972-239-1120 mine, was blessed because she was able this is going, ri^t?) Marriage Retreat -Sign-up going Enrollment for Fall Semester The tree was not sturdy oiough to on now- 2003 is underway—The to anend both graduations. Last ytai, climb, so the pastor decided that if he tied The lady told her pastor, "I watched my DAWN OF A NEW DAY when we were attending her first Total cost: 5225 per couple Institute for Christian Growth. a rope to his car and drove awa>' so that the child go out in the >-aitl, get on her knees, CHRISTIAN KINGDOM grandchild's (Clinton DaRell tree bent down that he could then reach up and ask God for a cat. And really. Pastor, For more information call, 972- Classes will start September 2, Roberson's) graduabon, she was worried and get the kitten. He did all this, checking you just won't believe this, but 1 saw it with DaihihJOam & 6:45 pm 644-2335 2003 that she mi^t have to miss one of the his progress in the car frequently, then my own eyes. A kitten suddenly came School of the Prophets For more information, contact graduations. At the time, neither Cedric figured if he went just a liide bit further, the fljing out of the blue sky, with its paws For more information, call 214- Greenville Avenue Church of Rev. Leon Moore at 972-329- nor Keshia had received a new school tree wouki be bent sufGciently for him to spread out and landed ri^t in front of 375-4225. Christ 5030,cxl. 28. calendar so ihe>' didn't know what da>- her." You can't beat God ghing! reach the kinen. But as he movvd a little Minister Shelton Gibbs, III, thcy would graduate. E\-angelisi Eggins further forward—the tree went "bong!" Dawn of a New Day Christian Mesquite Friendship Baptist was praj-ing that the graduations would Pastor and the kitten instant]>' sailed throu^ the Email: starpleyC Saint Mark Missionary Baptist Church 1308 Wilcox Street, McKinney Tx Pastor Charles S. Wattley r-% %l New Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Dallas • /A'-l}.7o//// i'.i/) i f •( .'.'( ( '# Sunday Service Morning Worship -%^A. 7:30 am& 10:30 am ^lolui )lMdUi'S( im/r/i 9:00 am Sunday School Wednesday Service 1701 W. IctftTStm St., Grand I'rairic, Te\a< ">0»i Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm (972) 264-U83 / (972) 263-.i955 METRO Brotherhood 7:00 pm Missions 7:00 pm Sunday 2805 Mark't loDp, Suite i(t(), Southiake, Teu> "b092 Singles Group 7:00 pm Education Ministries... 9:30 a.m. (817) 442-)OH\ rMi^\'' (81"! 410-8990 METRO Worship Celebration... 11:00 am. Bible Study 7:45 pm Pastor Robert E. Price - Nursery Facilities Available - A Praying Church Family 1001 \o\tS!ai;e Dri\o, (.rand Prairie, Texas '^{)'i\ Wednesday "Watchmen on the Walls" Family Ministries... 7:00 p.m. Dennv I). Oavis, Ser\ant 214-341-6459 (Phone) • 214-342-8403 (Fax) Friendly Fellowship with A Family Focus 9550 Shepard Road For More Information Call DaUas,TX 75243 972.542.6178 fiiur Moffitn;; Uomhip Vrua-i www. saintmarkbc .com rXW) A.M.. 9:((fi A.M.. 1(1:00 A.M. and HiM A.M. www.nnizb.org (Website) • newmzbc^ aol.com (Email) [email protected] Friendship Baptist Church Shiioh Missionary Baptist Church Mt Olive Church of Piano 920 E. 14th Street Piano, TX Pir. C. Paul McBride, Pastor] A Church Called to Unite the Body of Christ 740 Ave. F #303 Schedule of Services: Piano, TX 75074 Sunday A Non-denominational Church for all Nations Early Morning Worship 8:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship (1st Sunday) 6:00 p.m. Pastor Sam Fenceroy Almisier Gloria Fenceroy Tuesday Standard Announcements Sunday School 9:30 AM Early Bird Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Worship Service 10:45 AM Men &Women Ministr>'lst & 3rd Mondays 7:30-8:30 PM Wednesday Leadership Meeting 2nd Mondays 7:30-8:30 PM Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Marriage Enridiment & Singes Ministr>' Prayer Meeting and 7:30 p.m. 4th Monday's 7:30^:30 PM Evening Bible Study Deliverance from Issues Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 PM Mid-Week Service Wednesdays 7:15-8:30 PM Monday 7PM Youth, Brotherhood, Mission Youth Bible Study Wednesdays 7:15-8:30 PM 4396 Main Street & Young Adult Ministries The Colony, Texas 75056 Tuesday 7PM Bible Study & Men's Choir Radio Broadcast Station I040AM-KGGR Wednesday (972) 625-8186 7PM Mid-Woek Service I M-F 10:25-10:30 AM Thursday 7PM Mass Choir website: www.fbc-online.net For More Infonnation: (972) 633-5511 For more intormation call (972) 423-6695 or E-Mail slfenceroy!« aol.com "The Church with a Vision" j www.8hilohbaptlstchurch.org I /,M/. .1' ntvtv.Mt>\ Ih.iio-ittf.iiuii Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette • September 04 - September 10,2003 • Page 9 I I Back Page Ten Ethnic Church Projects Receive Grants NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - A days of prayer, worship, discussion and The North Carolina Chapter of Black The Vista Yslcta United Methodist and a Hispank music concert in Oaober. informadon is available by comactiiig United Methodist agency has awarded 10 training around vital ministry issues Methodists for Church Renewal seeks to Church will initiate a Saturday- night Priority for grants is gi^'en to new Soorung Sa, dii«aor of ministries with grants totaling $131,000 to projeas and confronting the black local church. educate and empo\v-er >-outh in Christian worship experience called "Nueva pn^rams or pilot projects. AH grants are families and singles, at (615) 340-7169 or organizations serving radal^thnic groups. Racial Ethnic Leadership discipieship throu^ mentoring, spiritual Comuiudad" to focus on young Hispaiw: awarded MI a 0De->'ear basis, and projea- toU-free (877) 899-2780, Ext. 7169, or b>' After meeting Aug. 20-24, gov-eming Devek^nnent, Los Angeles - S20,000 disciplines, cultural immersion experiences households with diildren. The gi^nt wiB funding proposals are due N'w. 1. More e-mail at ssaf^ii gbod.org. members of the Beard of Discipieship (Ethnic group served: multiethnic) and advT)cac>' work. also su;^x>n a bilingual uurshq^ service In approved funding these United Methodist The Inter-Ethnic Strategy Development NEJ Multicultural Leadership both En^ish aixl ^)ani^ and a vacation projects: Group of the United Methodist Church will Project, Cohimbia, Md. - $15,000 Bible school-like aq;xiKOce on Saturda>' Church Vitalization by Outreach send 10 people from each of the fire (Ethnic group served: mukicthnic) nights called 'El Area de Noc" eg Noah's ]oxn us at one of our and Evangelism ProgTHm, Nashville, national racial ethnic caucuses to the 200-1 Tlw program will include woridr^ with Ark Tenn. - S20,000 General Cotifcrence in Pittstxugh.Tliey will more than 7,000 United Methodist Prison .\iinistr>'/Aficrcare, Glasgow, fitn, relaxed and inspiring servict (Ethnic group served: Asian) serve as monitors and observers in the ministries in the Northeastern ]urisdicti(«i Pa.-$5,000 The Korean Church of Nashville will legislative and plenary ses.sions, uith a goal on an ongoing process of idenrifying, (Ethnic group served multicihnic) use the money to establish an Asian- of becoming more effective witnesses and nurturing and de%'eioping multicultural The Pr^on Outreach of the Western AgUpt ChriS^i;in FelloAvshii American Community Service Center participants at all levels of the church. leadership for Christian ser\ice. Pennsyhania Armual Conference will Stmiur f^MMMT - 1. and to assist in increasing membership Fiesu 2004: Celebrando el BMCR Spiritual Growth and address the needs of racial and ethnic 2350EM«yrieURo«l. through evangelism and leadership EvangeHo, Dallas - $15,000 Empowerment, Atlantic City, N.J, - minorities in prison and assist in the care of (817»557.5«Ilor .. training programs. (Ethnic group served: multiethnic) $10,000 inmates after release. Ebony Bishops Summit on the The Perkins School ofTheology, through (Ethnic group served: African American) Church of the Living God, CWMnii»-VMttiA«tfvit>i. Black Church, \\ashingtDn - $20,000 its Mexican-American program, will The Northeastern Jurisdictitm of Black Cohmibus, Ohio - $3,000 frwtMforAfl A«' Bishops of the United mone>' to suppon an annual meeting of 150 The Church of the Living God will use N»« POweRhOHM tortQ M FMfertiQ Dallas, and people of various the monev' for tnbngual tutoring classes in Methodist Council of Bishops are hosting la>' and ctergv- leaders, set for Oa. 24-25 in OanMaUHtC^ this Nov. 7-9 event to focus on denominations are expected to attend. Hartford. Cx>nn. English and Spanish, for Christian strengthening local church ministry for NC RMCR Focus on Youth, Raleigh, Nueva Comunidad and El Area dc education to conduct teacher trainiiu: .in<.i and with African Americans. A hundred N.C.~ $15,000 Noc, El P&so, Texas - $8,000 Sundsy school, and to sponsor and host a clergy and lay leaden wiO be invited to two (Ethnic grut^ served; African American) (Ethnic group served: Hispanic) thrce-da>' ei.'angeitsm crusade in September Church Happenings Page 9 WtdtuuLns, 7:00 pm Septtmbtr 5, 7:00 pm to MiJjMbt AWANA-Grades K-5 MT. OLIVE CHURCH OF Annual Meet *n Greet \lock TRINITY PRAYER CHAPEL Lock-In EL&2iQ Stpttmbtr 14. 8:00 am & 11:30 am September 21, 6.-00 pm Senior Appreciation Day- For more information and First Annual women's Communit>' and church members questions, contact Sis. Kathy Program- "Women in 55 and older Daniels at 972-423-6695 Mothers' Day Out Program Leadership" (every Tuesday & Thursday) for Stptfmber5'7.20(^ For more information, call 214- ages 2 months to 4 years of age. Mt. Hebron Baptist Church "Nothing But The Blood!!" 544-1886. Phonics, numbers, colors, Rev. Leonard Leach, Pastor Production Play at El Centro shapes & other early childhood 901 Dairy Road College Arena Theater Trinity Prayer Chapel skills will be offered. Garland, TX 75040 Tickets: 512.50 under 18 years Rev. Reynolds Wood, Pastor Keller Springs Baptist Church 972-276-5218 & Seniors over t)0 years old; SI6.50 For enrollment package & 406 N. Tennessee for adults and S20.00 door sales. (Pursuing The Person, The Presence registration fees contact Sister .McKinney.TX NORTH HAIIAS BIBLF For more information and times, Seretha Dawkins at 972-633- and The Power of God) FELLOWSHIP call 972-283-4429 5511, between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. V^JmntlMys, 5.-4S pm-7:20pm September 19-20 CHURCH Sunda> .Mormng Bible Studies: 9:00 am Life Groups—small groups of Brotherhood Retreat, cost is $40 September 13. 9:00 am~2-00 pm Sunday .Morning Worship: 10:45 ain members and visitors (groups are with a SIO deposit required ASAP. Vision Summit 2003 6tn Annual Community Health determined by zip codes) Shiloh Polo Shirts available- .Vlonda>- Night Discipieship; 7:00 pm Conference Fair—Dental Care, Diabetes Call 972-437-3493, ext.l09 for Fore more information, contact Wednesday M^t Prayer & Praise: 7:00 pm For more information, call Education, Heart & Stroke Info, more information concerning Bro. Jay Taylor at 972-712-7667 Blood Pressure Checks, Massage (Chidt:are A\'ailable Each Scr\ice) 972-985-1364. activities and zip code chart. Therapy, and more! Shiloh .Missionary Baptist MX Olive Church of Piano Location: Christian North Dallas Community Bible Church Rev. Sam Fenceroy, Pastor Community Action Center, 200 Fellowship Rev. Isiah Joshua. Jr., Pastor 740 Avenue F S. Mill Street, Lewisvillc, TX Rev. Leslie W. Smith, Pastor 920 East 14th Street Piano, TX 75075 75067, 302 Centennial Blvd. Piano, TX 75074 Kc%t:rcml 972-633-5511 972-221-1224 Richardson TX 75081-5057 972-423-6695 1 .11IV ]. Sandtrs. Sr. l*:iHtor j ''"M- MT. HEBRON BAPTIST 972-437-3493 For more information call ST. JOHN MISSIONARY Jacqueline Dennis at 817-430- CiUiRCU SHILOH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 0211 or Doris Scales at 972-355- Squmifr 20, 2Mfm- 9:00 pm BAPTIST CHURCH M21 Keller Springs Koad • (:arroiUon,TX 7500(i-12(>6 "The Mount", along with A»pat30, 9:0Oam-2M>pm 1395. Phone: 972-73.^-8077 • Fax: 972-735-8087 Every 1st & 3rd Timday, bv Primera Assemblea De Dios Care Fair 200 5-hosted Hmail: Info'a kellcrsprinKs.orj; Church will host a day of 7:1$ p.m.-8:15 p.m. Caregivers Ministry Westside Baptist Church The Singles Ministry of Shiloh Website: WAvw.keHersprin^s.or^ activities including a car wash, Family Life Center Rev. Kenneth W. Blake, Pastor Baptist Church is sponsoring a puppet show, domino 2600 S. Marsalis Avenue, Dallas, 802 Bellaire Blvd. single's fellowship, providing tournament, gospel jazz group, TX 75216 Lewisville,TX 75067 positive life enrichment and more! Lunch provided. RSVP 214- 972-221-5668 opportunities, support, and All Nations United Hot dogs St hamburgers will 372-1177 interaction with other singles be served. within the context of the Christian Methodist Chutx:h St. John .Missionary Baptist :innounct.-nit.'nis lo <^ For more information, call Faith. Church editor Sims Chapel Baptist Church Services Or.Ooni.H. Kt.J - Dr. livrt^O'etk Senior I\istor Hi.ip Minority Opportunity News -The Gazette 6100 Ave AT, Suite 105 ((^Spring Creek Parkway) Piano, Texas 75074 Phone: 972.516.2992 Fax: 972.509,9058 Email: [email protected] P^ge 10 • September 04 - September 10, 2003 • Minority Opportunity Sews - The Gazette W..> U, :->;.. i; ;.;.-. \\0\ ii.,i,..:. . . 1^*