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Editorials: DISD Problems Result of Voters Disinterest 4 Columns: You & Your Money: Dollar Cost Averaging 21 Inspiration; "Is Your Heart Fixed" 11 Arts & Entertainment: Features: 200 Black Men 5 Ethnic Notes: A. Phillip Randolph 20 Celebrate: 15 state Senator Rodney ellis (D-Houston), (left) ivants to make sure all Texas children have their nutrition needs met this summer. And Tom Lazo (right) is one of the partners in the North Movie Review: "Wiat Lies Beneath" 16 texas Opportunity Fund. In next edition, MON looks at both the programs of these Texas lead ers and their plans for success as well as tvltat they mean for Texas citizens. MON's Library: "Singing in the Comeback Choir" 19 Departments: July Milestone Moments Capitol Watch 6 Wellness 18 17 1877 Angered by wage cuts, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad workers called a strike On the Move 22 that spread to other lines. The strike was the first great strike in U.S. histo Strategy 17
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filmontu Opponunitu Jltms • July 15-31, 2000 • Page 3 Who's the real loser in DISD saga? Uninformed, uncaring voting cause of Let's just put the on-going saga of board. current scliool district problems the Dallas school board and it's never While the ultimate and primary ending search for a superintendent into goal of the board should be the acquisi There is probably no shortage of when individuals are deprived of the its proper perspective. As we tune in tion of an individual with the qualifica journalists and political pundits who opportunity to achieve respect from once again, MON can't help but won tions, inclination, dedication and fore have taken time to share their opinions their peers, then they will eo to great der if the focus is slightly oft-centered. sight to educate, motivate and guide and comments about the continuing lengths to compensate for this lacking Here we have a school board that our teachers in their quest for quality problems at the Dallas Independent in their lives whenever the chance aris has gone through four, count them (4) enlightenment of the children entrusted Sch(X>l District. From the offices of cor es. Clearly this applies lo the majority superintendents in five years. At some into their care, it appears that more porate Dallas to the chairs in barber of our current board. Despite the con point we have to ask is the advocating emphasis is placed on the political cor shops and beauty parlors across the stant reminders that they are there "for of the selection process by the Dallas rectness and connectivity of the candi city, virtually everyone has an opinion the children", the overwhelming need school board effective and in the best date. The DISD board still hasn't real about the board of trustees, or the of some of the board lo remain in frtint interest of the community? Is it perhaps ized that it is totally inappropriate and superintendent (former or next, or the of tiie camera raises questions about time to look at an alternative method unacceptable to sacrifice quality for the effect on the children, or the role of the the legitimacy of their claim. The media for making such a decision? sake of politics. administrators, or etc., etc., etc. docs provide a wonderful tool for com MON suggests letting the children And then there's the former super In the midst of this debate, there munication to their ctinstituents. (that's right) the children select their intendent. Bill Rojas. How many ofour are a few matters that warrant serious However, it is just a tool, not a vehicle new superintendent. And while they children saw the television interview thought and deliberate action. First, for their self-promotion, nor is it to he are at it, let them select the school board with Mr. Rojas where he remarked, " while criticism and even, perhaps, pursued as zealously as some members also. In order to effect a decision of this board will be paying him a long some compliments are due to the do. such magnitude, maturity of mind and time for not working"? What message board, the real question remains as to The business community has spirit is required (body is secondary at did that statement send to young and what will it take to get more competent seemed to adopt a \'ery aggressive and this point). It has been tried and proven impressionable minds? In a world candidates to run during the next elec public role in influencing the superin that neither our school board nor its where actions speak much louder then tion. Quite frankly, much of the angst tendent selection process ana the previous superintendent has demon words, we should all be cognizant of that the btiard has cither experienced board's policy-making approach. While strated either of the above. and held accountable for statements and/or created should come as a sur broad communit)- suppi>rt is always Let's just take a look into those for and actions that negatively impact the prise to no one. This is espcciallv true appreciated, those sectors of the busi mative iiltle minds we have entrusted masses. Perhaps in this instance the old when you consider the caliber ofcxpc- ness comnumitv shoukl also re__.ili/.e into their care and get their view of the adage, Practice what you preach should rience in any kind of managerial capac that their \'Ocalisms come with bona current situation. take a new twist. Practice what you ity that is possessed by most of the cur fide skepticism. To a large degree, it Here we have a school board who teach. rent board members. In regards to the was these very organizations that sup- ' has proven beyond a reasonable doubt So, while the board searches for a financial administration, mc«st folks on ported, financially and otherwise, a few through past actions that "Prima new superintendent (something in the board have never balanced much of the characters that have lead to the Donnas" do exist. We see proof of this which they have lots of experience, but more than their own personal check problems the DISD now faces. Namely, through inability by some members to have yet to master) our children are books. To assume that by virtue of their tormer superintendent Yvonne objectively displace personality con once again bereft of a leader. The Board election to the scho
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Minority Opportunity News assumes no responsibility for unsolicited • material and reserves the right to edit and make appropriate revisions. IT* Page 4 • July 15-31,2000 • Hlmontt) Gpportnnitu ilcnw Features National Origanization makes strides in community outreach J{appy By Janelle Gray With so many negative role mod by raising their social and economic els for young African-American males status, it improves that of the commu being televised each dav, it seems dif nity." ficult find successful black men to To carry out the goals of the 100, ^irtfiday stand up and help guide them in the many men are needed. There is no set right direction. However, the 100 membership total. All men are Black Men organization provides that encouraged to pursue membership. education. The idea for this organiza Over 2 _ years ago, the greater tion was born in New York City, in Dallas chapter of the 100 Black Men America!
100 Black Men Cutlinc: The Dallas Cluipl lack Men take part in a rally at Paul Quinn College. The organization was founded in .New York City in 1963. Today there are over 10,000 members. 1963, when successful black men was established- They share the same decided to use their talents, experi focus as the other chapters: "To ences and other resources to "improve improve the quaUty of life of our com the quality of life for blacks and other munities, and enhance educational Wilbert O'hara enjoys a holdog at Old City Park's 4th of July festivities as Justine Archibald inspects minorities." Among these successful and economic opportunities for all the flag being painted on her ann. Old City Park hosted an Old-Fashioned Fourtli of July as people men were David Dinkins, Livingston African-Americans." did 100 years ago with children dancing, patriotic music and everyone sharing family fun. Visitors Wingate and Andrew Hatcher. They accomplish this goal enjoyed pie and watermelon eating contests, pony rides, parades and a nighttime fireworks display. m the early 70's, the idea of multi through programs such as mentoring, Photos by Maggie Ybarra ple chapters was born and later, in health/weliness awareness, higher 1986, nine successful chapters education pursuits, and economic resolved to become the 100 Black Men development. "The programs are of America, Inc. The alliance of the interactive and allow the student to Fashion explosion comes to SMU theatre chapters was introduced to the nation seek answers to any questions," said at the first national conference in chapter president Bill Brown said. Atlanta on May 27, 1987. The men travel to schools in AISD Today, there are chapters in over and DISD to educate young African- 90 cities internationally and over American men about the issues that 10,000 members. Members must be at affect them most. "The important • least 25 years of age, complete and thine is that we provide positive role pass a background check, have a good moclels," said Ed Gray, vice president moral character and believe in and of communications. "Role models support the goals and visions of the that don't necessarily perform on Hollywood J.D. of organization. Although this may stage or on the field, but ones that are Hollywood Enterprises for seem extensi\'e, the rewards are great. seen everyday. These role models Art & Entertainment is one perform in our own neighborhoods. "It has allowed me to get involved of the sponsors of the and give back to the community and Our youth respond positively because see youth evolve from boyhood to we fulfill a void. A need for hope, Dallas Black Fashion W .-•-•-1 manhood. It also provides the oppor inclusiveness, and opportunity." Summer Explosion, July 29 ^V/ if tunity where you can interact with Currently there are approximately at SMU's Greer Carson other men who share the same visions 30 members in the Greater Dallas Theatre. The show will be L 1' H for our youth," said Robert Tapley, chapter. To accomplish the goals they hosted by KRNB's Rudy V. vice president of development. have set, it will take additional mem mi ?;-*.V* Despite the name of the organiza bers "with the passion and interest to The Dallas Black Fashion Summer Entertainment says this event will tion, women are not excluded. provide leadership to our youth." Explosion comes to SMU's Greer draw national attention to Dallas fash Women assist with the preparation of For this reason, they are seeking Garson Theatre Saturday, July 29. The ion and entertainment. food drives and other activities as new members. "It's about men com fashion explosion will feature live "People are overlooking the talent well as mentoring and in sessions ing together for our youth. It's a seri entertainment, including The in Dallas/Ft. Worth. We are trying to dealing with subjects such as teen ous community service and a quality Mysterious, Classic Lady in Red con highlight that talent. We already have pregnancy. organization, so I think people will test where contestants compete for plans to do the show here for the next vice President of Operations gravitate to it," said chapter member various prizes including a trip to Las three years," said Hollywood. If this Anthony Sampson says this is just one Mark Green. Vegas. A fashion show ana model show is successful, Mr. Hollywood topic that is toucheci on bv the 100. For more information on the 100 showcase with the designs and mod hopes to take the show on the road. "Young people are looking for leader Black Men of America, Inc., visit els of Sebastian Fashion The fashion explosion starts at ship direction on topics that range www.100blackmen.org. To become a Entertainment, S J Moda, ALS 7:00 pm. and will be hosted by from table manners to non-violence. member of the Dallas Chapter contact Productions and ccaSI' Inc. is also KRNB's Rudy V. For more informa By talking to them, the community is Roy Tapley at 469-775-6271 or via planned for the evening. tion or tickets call 817-355-5004 or visit the biggest beneficiary. Because these email at Rtapley@hotmaiI .com Event sponsor Hollywood J.D. of www.hollywoodenterprises.com. youth will one day replace you and I, Hollywood Enterprises for Art & fllinoritu Gpportumiu lUnifl • July 15-31, 2000 • Page 5 •^ Capitol Watch Is it time for the death penalty to die? By Roland S. Martin, Contributing Writer DALLAS - Last month's execution international press corps to turn its inmates executed since 1976. of condemned killer Gary Graham has attention to the case, which in turn led • The American Bar Association elevated the anti-death penalty move- to an intense debate on Texas' infamous has called for a death penalty moratori title as "The State of um. Death." • The New Hampshire House of The Lone Star State - led Representatives voted to overturn the by believers in uphold death penalty The governor vowed to ing justice at all costs - has been the most vigi lant body in the United States to administer the death penalty. Since 1976, when the U.S. Supreme Court ended a four-year mora torium on state-led exe cutions, Texas has out Guards stand in front of the Huntsville L'nit, known by inmates as the "VValls." Unit, where paced the nation in exe Hi^vMinister Robert Muhammad, southwesti representativ e for the Graham was executed. Nation of Islam, Rev. Jesse Jackson and Amnesty International's cutions with 224, though Bianca Jagger speak to reporters after the Gary Graham execution in it didn't resume capital Photo by Roland S. Martin Huntsville, Tex. punishment until 1982. tide may be turning: In fact, Texas has execut Photo by Roland S. Martin • According to a study by James S. ed more inmates this Liebman, a professor at Columbia Law ment to an unpi;pcedented level. It is year alone than some states in have exe School in New York, 68 percent of death even causing staunch supporters to call cuted in 24 years. penalty convictions between 1973 and for a thorough evaluation of how Since Governor George Bush took 1995 (nearly 5,500 judicial decisions) America administers justice. office in January 1995,134 inmates have had serious mistakes or were flawed. Graham's absolute statements of been executed. That amounts to one •In Januar)', Illinois Gov. Jim Ryan innocence led high-profile supporters execution every 10 working days. ordered a moratorium on all executions An anti-death penalty supporter voices his dis pleasure outside of the "Walls" Unit. like Danny Glover, Revs. Jesse Jackson Several developments over the past after discovering that 13 people on and Al Sharpton, and Amnesty seven months give anti-death penalty death row had been exonerated of the Pholo by Roliuui S. Mm tin International's Bianca Jagger to rise to advocates a clear indication that the crimes. That is more than the dozen his defense. Their presence caused an ...continiicii on pa^c 7 HUD headquarters building renamed to honor first black cabinet member and HUD secretary (WASHINGTON) - Housing and finest contemporary American.'" President and Regional Vice President launching a comprehensive revitaliza- Urban Development Secretary Andrew Congressman Rangel said: of the American Federation of tion of America's urban centers. Cuomo recently presided over the "Anyone who knows of Dr Weaver's Government Employees, Local 476, Weaver graduated from Dunbar renaming of the HUD Headquarters achievements is ^ware that his activi- said, "Local 476 is honored that Dr. High School in Washington and went Building in Washington to honor Weaver is being posthumously hon on to cam undergraduate and graduate Robert C. Weaver, the first HUD ored. Our members will have even degrees from Harvard University. Secretary and the first African- more pride as we walk into this build Weaver began his career m public American member of a President's ing and ser\'e the public in providing ser\'icc in 1934 in various positions at Cabinet. housing and community development the Department of the Interior and as Cuomo was joined for the renam to our nation." part of President Franklin D. ing by Senator Daniel Patrick Weaver, who served as HUD Roosevelt's Black Cabinet,' an informal Moynihan and Congressman Charles Secretary from 1966 to 1968, was bom advisory group that focused on jobs, Rangel of New York, who sponsored in Washington, LKZ, in 1907. He died on education and equal rights for the legislation renaming the building the July 17,1997. nations African-Americans. Robert C. Weaver Federal Building. The In 1961, President John F. Kennedy In 1955, Weaver was appointed building was originally dedicated by appointed Weaver to head the Housing Deputy Rent Commissioner for the Weaver on September 9,1968. and Home Finance Agencv-a collection State of New York. He later became the "Robert Weaver was a pioneer who of agencies that included the Federal first African-American to serve in the broke through barriers of racism again Housing Administration, Urban New York State Cabinet when he was and again, to build a life of extraordi Renewal Administration and the appointed Commissioner. nary achievement and public service," Federal National Mortgage After his tenure at HUD, Weaver Cuomo said. "His brilliance, his talents, Association. held teaching positions at Hunter his hard work, and his dedication to a When President Lyndon B. Johnson College, Carnegie- Mellon University, better America drove him forward to HUD uHicials unveil the renaming of HUD elevated the agency to Cabinet level in Columbia's Teachers' College and the make history and to make our nation a Headquarters to honor Robert C. Weaver January 1966, he nominated Weaver to New York University School of better place. He is a role model and an become Secretary, rejecting objectiorw Education, and also served as President inspiration for all of us at HUD." lies have greatly enhanced the from some to the appointment of an of Baruch College. In the 1970s, he was Senator Moynihan said, "How fit American way of life, for much of what African-American to the Cabinet. one of the original directors of the ting that we name for Bob Weaver he did helped many throughout the Weaver served as HUD Secretary Municipal Assistance Corporation, today a building that fulfills President country achieve a piece of what we until December 1968. During his tenure formed to help rescue New York City Kennedy's call for the 'choice of have come to call the 'American at HUD, Weaver is credited with from financial crisis. designs that embody the finest contem Dream."" increasing the availability of affordable Weaver was married to Ella V. porary American architectural The renaming of HUD headquar housing, fighting to end housing dis Haith from 1935 until she died in 1991. thought.' As with the building, so with ters took place at a ceremony attended crimination by working for the passage They had one son, who died in 1962. the man who brought it about - 'the by HUD employees. Eddie Eitches, of the landmark Fair Housing Act, and
Page 6 • July 15*31,2000 • Wmontg 0pponunitg J\nn ...continued from page 6 screaming "Gary Graham" heckled him. Despite the protests, actions by lawmakers and campaign rhetoric, the march to the death veto the hill if it ever reached her desk. chamber continues. • A Pennsylvania state subcommittee held extensive discus Between now and the November national elections, Texas is scheduled to execute nearly a sions over a death penalty moratorium. dozen inmates. • According to public opinion polls, Americans favor the death Roland S. Martin is a Dallas-based freelance writer. penalty by a 66 percent margin. Although an overwhelming major- it)-, that is down from 75 percent. • President Clinton halted the August 5 execution of a federal inmate until the U.S. Justice Department can finish its review of all death penalty cases. A preliminar)' report showed that nearly tv\'o- thirds of federal death row inmates are minorities, and selective prosecution may be the cause of the high numbers. • City councils in Philadelphia, San Francisco, Atlanta and If You Have or Had a Pittsburgh voted for a nationwide death penalty moratorium. Twentv-foiir local governments have passed such resolutions. • Former Oregon U.S. Sen. Mark Hatfield is pushing for a Life Insurance Policy of $2000 or Less, statewide ban on executions. n Nebraska passed a two-year moratorium on executions in a Burial Policy, a Health Policy, or a 1999, but that state's Republican governor vetoed it. However, the state passed a bill to study the state's death penalty system. • Indiana is undergoing a statewide study of how it adminis Similar Type of Insurance Policy From: ters the death penalty. 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I'm more determined than I've ever been, leav legal rights, call: (Please have policy number available, ifpossible. ) ing tlie death chamber, to make sure this never happens again." State Sen. Rodney Ellis, D-Houston, says he plans to sponsor legislation next session tiiat will improve what he calls "a Third World criminal justice system." 1-800-681-4944 "We need to start coming up with ways to improve it, not just defend it," he said. FOR TDD/TTY, CALL: In the 1999 legislative session, Ellis sponsored legislation ensur ing adequate legal representation for poor and indigent clients, yet 1-800-477-0959 that bill was rejected. He also sponsored a bill that required the 18- member Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, to meet on a regular or write to: basis. As it stands, board members who are paid S80,000 annually, Industrial Life Class Action Administration Center investigate clemency applications independently and don't meet in person to vote on accepting or rejecting an inmates appeal. RO, Box 1628 However, with all the pressure being exerted by internal and external forces. Gov. Bush has been unwavering in his support for Minneapolis, MN 55440-1628 the death penalty He has rejected ail calls for a moratorium, saying the state's legal system is "fair and just." Yet, the debate will continue to be at the forefront of this year's presidential campaign. Even before Graham's death, anti-death penalty protesters have dogged Bush at his campaign stops. Just before Bush's speech at the NAACP convention, protesters fllinontu, OppDnunitii ntms • July 15-31, 2000 • Page 7 Cover Story WHO WILL BE NEXT?
Board fires RojaSy elects interim chief and searches for its next superintendent
By Janel Burrell
Page 8 • July 15-31, 2000 • fflinontDOpponunit o y\mi L etters have been writ ridiculing of trustees as reasons for run six schools; and successfully public knowledge. ten, decisions have dismissal. ^^^^^^^^ engineered approval for After urges from the business been made, tempers Along with the teacher pay raises. community to solicit the help of have flared, and a decision to dis "It's time to go/ business and educational leaders in [,^ool district is left misSy, Rojas said Rojas in his the search, the board elected to \^^mout* a superintendent—again. re" c e i V e s resignation appoint a superintendent selection Jjjust weeks before his one-year $90,000 in letter, committee. Members include Pedro a^fiiversary with the Dallas severance "...time for Aguirre, founder and CEO of Independent School District, pay a the board Aguirrecorporation; Jan Hart Black,; Swberintendent Waldemar "Bill" $430,000 to rally president of the Greater Dallas j Rojas called it quits. In a June 28 let difference itself Chamber and former Dallas City \ ter to Board President Roxan Staff, from the around.., 9 Manager from 1989 to 1993; Sylvia I Rojas stated that he was "willing to $520,000 n e , w A. Lopez, principal at Raul; tender my resignation by mutual contract leader.?- QuintaniUa Sr. Middle School; and ? agreement..." According to the let- ,ljuyout he And that's William Robinson, president of the ter, compatibihty with the board would have exactly what Dallas Council of PTAs. ciused some of the problems dur received had the board will In a release announcing the '• ing his tenure. "You hired me to been allowed to have to do, but selection committee. Board Trustee reform this system, improve resign. In a phone first, a new leader Ken Zomes said he believes this instruction, establish accountability, interview from New York, must be found. In the committee can find the right match and treat our employees with _^ ^ meantime, former for DISD. Rojas expressed his dis- U respect. Regretfully, the adult bick pleasure at the decision. Waldemar Rojas, Ed. D. ^^^^^^ teacher Robert "Each of these people has ering stands significantly in the way He said he planned to Lee Payton will serves proven their commitment to our! of improving the education of the schools and our dty," said Zomes. • cijjidrenofDauas" "YQU hired tfie to reform this system, "They are action-oriented, proven ' Rojas' announcement followed . ., ,. , i t» i leaders, and they have high expec-' a canceUed June 16 caUed board tltiprOVe inStrUCttOlt, eStobllSh aCCOUflt- tations of our schools. I can tell you meeang intending to evaluate his abiUtu, ttTid treat OUT emvlovees with that not one person hesitated in say performance and termmate his *-" r J ing yes to this job. They all imme-. diately accepted this critical respon employment. Board members had respect Regretfully, the udult bickeriftg sibility." Zt;77:^i'r:^r^^t: stands significantly in the way of The new members will join board members Hollis Brashear and board. In a three-hour, closed-door improviti^ the educutiou of the chidren Kathleen Leos on the committee. meeting, the trustees voted to fire J: r^ 17 tt f "Believe me, I have heard from a Rojas for violation of the "good rap- Oj L/dLKlS* lot of people from all over the city port" clause of his contract. With Former DISD Superintendent about the people and the work of the exception of absent trustee Jos6 this committee," said Zomes. "I am Plata and George Williams who Waldemar "Bill" Jojas sure there will be a lot of criticism as voted against dismissing Rojas, the well as a lot of applause. The key decision passed by seven to one sue the board for wrongfully tenni- as interim superintendent. Payton issue is to stop fighting amongst vote. According to the superinten- nating his three-year contract. "It is was expected to retire in August ourselves and start deciding dent's contract, he could be^^^^^^^^^^just vindictive behavior by from his position as an asso- the best path for the fired by the board if at^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^a group of micro-man- ciatwithe superintendenDISD, but t future." members^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^agers who have rescinded his res The board hopes he ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ been so accus- ignation to to name a new had failed to ^^^^^^^^HHH^^^^^^I^^ tomed to having serve as inter superintendent maintain good^^^^^^^^HP^^ ^^ ^^^^^k their way. im chief. within two to rapport with ^^^^^^^^^P l^^B^iS^^^y don't Payton four months, the board." ^^^^^^^^F'"^ ^^^^^| ^^^ ^*^'^ already has which means Although ^^^^^^^p ^^HHyo" ^o things experience in Payton will be the contract^^^^^^B ^^HV^ h r o u g h this role after at ihe district's does not ^^^^^^B ^ ^^'j decency. You briefly filling helm for the define "good^^^^^^L ^-^ ., /don't change the position after beginning of the rapport," mem-^^^^Hk ''^^ j^ttKw people's careers former superin upcoming school bers cited Rojas'^^B^^R ^^^^T^^^ suddenly end tendent Yvonne year and during refusal to provide^^^B ^^a contract and say, Gonzalez vacated debates on the district's regular updates on^'^<.____,.^^ ''Here's $90,000.'" budget. developments in the school During his term in office seat. Payton said he will keep a good rapport with ^^^ district, frequent travel Katl»i«n Leos j^^j^^ ^^^ credited with P"« This will be DISD's fifth the board and his actions will be causing him to miss key meetings bringing Edison Schools Inc., a pri- superintendent in four years. conceming the Edison Schools, and vate company, into the district to
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Page 12 • July 15-31, 2000 • fRmm Opportonttq I\mt CBGI Purchases KZEY-FM, KMHT, Enters Agreement to Buy KDVE-FM; Announces Promotions
Gwendolyn Walker Esther Milton Darryl Bowdrc Eddie Ramirez TYLER - On June S, the Federal Western format. Jerry Russell, CBGI's the corporation. !n addition, she serves KMHT is being promoted to Program Communications Commission gave its President and CEO says that there is no as secretary for the CBGI Board of Director. In his new du-ties he will con approval for Community Broadcast programming change planned for Directors. tinue in his pres-ent role, while assum Group, Inc. (CBGI) to purchase KZEY- KDVE, and that it will continue to Esther Milton, a 7 year employee ing respon-sibilities in marketing and FM (103.9) and KMHT ( 1450 AM), improve and expand the present C&W who serves as Senior Vice Presi-dent of pro-motions. Marshall. CBGI has operated KZEY-FM prograrruning. KDVE ("The Lonesome Sales and Marketing and General Sales According to Russell, the re-cent and KMHT under a lease management Dove") ser\'es Gregg, Harrison, Panola, Manager will as-sume additional acquisitions are consistent with CBGI's agreement with Wiley College since Rusk and por-tions of Smith, Wood, responsibilities as General Manager of strategic philosophy in being a diversi December of 1993. In February, KMHT's Angelina and Nacogdoches counties. KZEY AM/FM and KMHT. In this ca fied communi-cations company. "With format was changed to Hispanic, mak Rus-sell anticipates final approval from pacity, Ms. Milton is responsible for all our 3 distinct radio formats and the Eb ing it the only full service, 24 hour radio the FCC in late August or early air personalities, promo-tions and oper ony News Journal, we now are able to station servmg the evergrowing East September. ations of the sta-tions. provide our existing and potential Texas Mexican American population. In addition, Russell also an-nounced Darryl Bowdre, a 7 year em-ployee clients with the opportu-nity to market The combined signals have further the following promo-tions: has been promoted to Co/ Publisher and their products and services to the grow entrenched KZEY as the dominant radio Gwendolyn Walker, a 7 year Editor-in-Chief of the Ebony News ing and di-verse East Texas population." station of choice among African employee has been promoted to Journal. His du-ties include super\'ision in addition, Russell says that CBGI will Americans in East Texas, complimenting Executive Vice President and Co- of the newspaper staff, marketing and continue to look for other opportunities KZEY's 46 year presence in the region. Publisher of the Ebony News Journal. al! editorial comment of the newspaper. to broaden and fur-ther diversify its ser The Tyler based company has also Ms. Walker was for-mcrly Senior Vice The Ebony News Journal, a weekly pub vices. entered into an agreement to purchase President and Editor-in-Chief of the lication with a monthly circulation of Financing for the recent ac-quisi- KDVE (100.3 FM). Under the terms of Ebony News Journal. Her new duties over 20,000, is the largest community tions were made possible through Bank the agreement reached with Dean include all administrative func-tions of newspaper in the region targeting of America ana Alliance Enterprise Broadcasting, CBGI will buy the assets the broadcast stations. She also is African Americans. It is distrib-uted in Corporation. of KDVE, a class A FM station pro Esther responsible for all financial, legal, regu the 9 county East Texas area. Milton grammed with a Country and latory and hu-man resource actions for Eddie Rameriez, air personality of
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By Stephanie Ward I love walking the musty where you would find gam a ballroom, and was the center leries and hair salons there. drunks stumbling down dark streets of Deep Ellum. I marvel bling, prostitution, red-hot blues piece of Deep Ellum. A few of those include the streets filled with overheated at the historic buildings, the and sweet soul food. Some of While the complexion of Jackson Ivey Interior Design pubs. brick sidewalks and quirky peo the historical hot Studio on Elm Street. It's amaz But over the past five years, ple who stroll the streets. The spots included the ing what Ivey has done with developers and creative shop whole experience puts me in Gypsy Tea Room, metal. He makes the most owners have turned the area the mind of an eastern city, with The Rose Room unique tables and chairs for into a maze of eclectic activity. the smell of hot spicy food mix and Abe and those with a taste for something To me Deep Ellum is one of ing with stale street air. The few Pappys. a little different. the most unique areas of the mile area of renovated ware A number of Studio 5012, 2700 city. Deep Ellum is nothing to houses, bars, and shops holds a famous black Commerce, a hair and nail be afraid of. It is definitely a story of a past rich with African- musicians got salon, has recently moved to place for those with an adven American roots. their start in Deep Deep Ellum, and brings with it turous spirit and a taste for Judging from its new gentri- Ellum. The area some of the latest styles and nail something new. Check it out. fied look, you can't tell that claims some of the designs. Deep Ellum was once a mecca best blues musi The Sunshine Store is also for former slaves-"A freed cians of the early African-American owned and is With the new millennium man's" town. During the early 1900's. The most typical Deep Ellum cool. The comes a new type of African- 1900s, some called it the famous was blues store sells T-shirts, incense and American art. The African Harlem of the southwest with its guitarist. Blind other neat items. They have American Museum, located in live African-American music, Lemon Jefferson; evening hours, so stop in and Fair F^rk, is hosting an exhibit food and culture. But, old others include say hello. that not only shows the change timers say the nightlife of Deep Coley (ones and Stephanie's Collection has in the point of view of African- Ellum now, can't compare to the joined the ranks of the Deep American artists, but also the Bo Jones. "|o Baker's Bananas" by Faith Ringgold » one of the fea heyday of the early 1900s. One of the tured piece!) in the African American Museum's Our New Ellum crowd and is located next change in the way African- During those days, African- most impressive Day Begun: African American Artists Entering the door to the new Gypsy Tea American art is viewed. The Americans would come to Elm buildings in Deep Millennium exhibit. Room and across the street from exhibit Our New Day Begun: Street to shop for food, clothing Ellum was the the historical Pythian Temple in African American Artists and furniture in the hordes of Pythian Temple building at Elm Deep Ellum has changed a bit, the 2500 block of Elm Street. Entering the Millennium pawnshops and mom and pop and Good Lattimer. Architect it still boast a healthy night life Still many African- includes work from new artists stores. When night came. Deep William Sidney Pittman, son-in and some of the neatest shop Americans find no reason to as well as pioneer artists. This Ellum came alive in a different law of Booker T. Washington, and galleries in town, and there visit Deep Elium. They conjure exhibit will close on August 18, way. It wasn't officially the red- designed the building. It housed are still a handful of African- up images of pink- haired 2000. light district, but it was a place a barbershop, office space and Americans who own shops, gal punks, heavily tattooed and NigM Vibes) By Ch^ Hill -^ Dallasblack.corn's recent Martini it's worth checking out. Meet a trio of guys whose sole pur forming feats of balloon eating, and flex Mixer had it going on at the Main Street pose is to bring joy into the world. The ing the "abs of steel." He appears to the Internet Cafe. There was a nice laid- Kid Capri, the world's greatest DJ, Flaming Idiots, also audience as practi back type of vibe going, and DJ TDK was threw down at the Gypsy Tea Room fill known as Pyro, Gyro, cally boneless during funkin' it up with jams ranging from new ing the house to a breaking fire marshall and Walter do just one part of the show to old school hip-hop, jazz and reggae. code capacity. He kept the crowd on that with their clown as he displays an Computers were available throughout their feet and nearly brought the house like antics and funny almost inhuman style the spot so people could surf the web in down with the booming hip-hop sounds. one-liners. Pyro says of flexibility. He can a networking type atmosphere. Open As cool as all that was, it really wasn't that he'll be an idiot twist, bend and bal Mic poetry hosted by Emotion Brown anything different to make you want to until he becomes a ance a full size bicy entertained the crowd while they ordered pay the $30 to get in. I was expecting to professional golfer, or cle in mid air on his martinis, cappuccino, or iced coffee from get a free limo ride and dinner for that the American chin. His partners in the wet E-bar. A movie was featured on much! Still you have to give him his Ambassador to Aruba. comedy are no less the big screen in the back, along with props. The brother is bad on two turnta Gyro says he always entertaining as they interactive games for playing pleasure. bles, just not $30 bad. had plans to be an juggle multiple pins When Dallasblack.com throws an event. actor or comedian, and flaming torcnes. and one night while They even gel the in a laboratory he was audience involved struck by lightening, selecting volunteers and when he came to, The Flaming Idiots will perform several to flex in muscle he was an idiot. shows at the Humphrey's Theater July 7-16 man poses, and Walter watched sever recite their best al performances and figured the stuff Shakespeare line. A three-piece band looked easy enough to do. Now he's a plays as a backdrop adding to the come professional juggler and an amateur hus dy. Thoroughly entertaining and refresh band and father. ingly unique. The Flaming Idiots keep The three met while working at the audiences in stitches from beginning till Scarborough Faire in Waxahachie, Texas end. The Idiots have been featured in and came up with a simple idea for per comedy clubs, colleges, the Tonight forming together during the summer. Show with )ay Leno, and even at the Then suddenly they were being booked New Victory Theater where they made for various types ot events and eventual their sold-out off-Broadway debut. ly graduated to being full-time Idiots. Theirs is a show worth seeing. On the Walter, the tallest of the bunch makes clown scale, I give them 4 and a half jug appearances such as 'Swami Walter' per- gling pins. Page 14 • July 15-31, 2000 • Winonto OppmrmntB Jlrms Try our three delicious combinations on a 318EMCFAST fteshly-baked, toasted bagel.
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,^^l•^^'\ n-aialiim ui,; (..II tL™« 1^.^*^ iK.^7,f •/ -. r*^^^,'~K'iij;snr;,zc.^^~y CEtmSRATE NOW PLAYING July 16 Third Eye and TBAAL are holding AT A THEATER NEAR YOU ". 1 j^^' r«^^^ P^^flBWI I ^WBi I ^^WBI HKI ^^^fl^B I f^% HWf a book review of Jacob Carruthers Chicken Run "Intellectual Warfare" in room A claymation saea of chickens hatching A303 of TBAAL at 3:00 p.m. For an escape plan from a farm before they "The Book of Job" returns to the more information call 214-743- find themselves on someone's plate. 2440. The movie features the voices of Mel Jubilee Theatre stage Gibson, Julia Sawaiha and Miranda Richardson.
Boys and Girls July 22-23 The film stars Freddie Prinze, Jr. as a The 1st annual Ft. Worth Bob shy nerd and Claire Forlani as a bold free spirit who wind up together. This Marley Festival will be held July is Hollywood's latest tale of young 22 noon until 11 p.m. and July 23 love. noon until 10 p.m. at the Trinity Scary Movie Park Shelter House, University at 1-30. For more information call the Director Keenan Ivory Wayans' film which pokes fun at slasher movies Bob Marley Festival Hotline at including "Scream" and "I Know What 214-348-9366 or 713-688-3773. You Did Last Summer". This film stars Shawn and Marlon Wayans, Anna Paris and Shannon Elizabeth. Book of Job" returns to the Jubilee stage after making its debut in 1996. The production is a The Patriot [gospel musical by Joe Rogers and Rudy Eastman. The Angel Faces, Inc. production, "Where Was God When I Needed Mel Gibson stars as a South Carolina "ubilee Theatre ends its 1999-2000 Rogers is musical director. plantation owner, Benjamin Martin, season with the revival of the 1996 Choreography is by Keisha Haliburton. Him" will be performed in four who is haunted by his past in the runafU'alaw y hit "The Book of Job", a gospel Cast members include Kevin Haliburton, shows at the Majestic Theater. For Prench and Indian Wan He joins in the musical by Joe Rogers and Rudy Carolyn Hatcher, Angelo Toni Watts, more information call 972-606- Re\'olutionary War only after the Eastman. The talented team of Rogers Melanie Bivens, Rodney Crayton and 1397. Redcoats bring death to his doorstep. and Eastman brings one of the oldest of Melinda Woods. Me, Myself & Irene all Biblical stories to life through word "The Book of Job" will be on Jubilee's and song, showing audiences a humble stage July 7 and runs through August 20. I'm Carrey stars in this film about a man determined to remain master of his The production plays Thursdays, July Khode Island cop suffering from split SQul, despite powerful forces warring 20, August 3 and 10 at 8:15 p.m., Fridays July :^August 6 personality disorder. Carrey's charac- over it. Unwavering faith, incredible and Saturdays at 8:15 p.m., and Saturday ler switches between Charlie, a mild- suffering, and the steadfast love of Job and Sunday afternoons at 3:15 p.m. Tlie production "Bye Bye Birdie" fnannered man and Hank, a belligerent will be performed at Casa K'rk with no social boundaries. (played oy Angelo Reid) for his God, are For tickets and more information call all wrapped up in a rousing gospel musi 817-338-4411, fax 817-338-4206, or e-mail Mariana Theatre, the comer of cal. [email protected]. Lancaster and University, Ft. The show is directed by Eastman and Worth. For more information call 817-332-2272. To purchase Hckets call 817-467-ARTS or 214-631- Jewelr>' store sues Michael Jackson Photography Masters ARTS. A Beverly Hili?. jt-vvc-lry store is suiiij; Michael jackwui tor a-tusal to pay for a PortfoUo Collection opens $1.43 niillion watch. The retailer claims Jackson walked out of ihe store with a >i id moiul-encrusted Vachcron at Dallas Museum of Art July 31 Constantine wristwatch and then refuM.-d h-peated invoices st-ekin^; payment. Tin; Auditions for NM Productions' owner lei Jackson lea%'e with the watch upcoming play "A Midsummer expecting him to pay for it in a few days, 'nstcdd Jackson returned the watch 4 Night's Dream" will be held from months later and allegedly scratched- 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. July 31 and August 1 at the DeSoto Public Bobby Brown free (rom jail e V e r a and musician are a Library. To schedule an audition Singer Bobby Brt)wn was released from a Sacclaimed major part of the Florida j.iil after serving 2b days of a sen photographers' collection. The appointment call 972-680-4466 or tence for viulatinn puilMtion. The proba works are on dis documenter of the 817-784-6671. tion stemmed from a IWd dninV-en dri play at the Dallas African-American ving incident in Hollywoivd, Florida. He Museum of Art. record for Dallas, ^rts greeted h\ hiiiidreds oi dieering This showing is veteran photojour- fdns, Chris Ktvl. and wife Whitney nalistRC Hickman Houston. the Artist & August 1-6 Elaine Thornton will also have Gospel singer dead at 83 Foundation For The works ot veteran pholojoumaltsis RC Hickman (le photos included Junior Players presents the Gordon Parks (right) will be part of the Photography Masters m the James Hill, a baritone of the Grammy- The Arts' tribute exhibit. Shakespeare play "Twelfth Night" to the instructors Portfolio Collection display at the Dallas Museum of Art. Other featured ^viiming I'dirfield I"ourgi>spel gmupdied at Samuell-Grand Park 3ftiT a long illness in Nashville, Tenn. at and lecturers that The exhibit runs through July 30. artists include ^y Ihe I'airfield l-'oiii was know for it's a have contributed Carl Sidle, Amphitheater, 6200 East Grand cappella style during the iy4t>s. After the of their time over the years to teach the Charles Little, Toni Parks, Beatrice McBride Avenue, Dallas. Show starts at RToup disbanded in IMSt). Hill joined youth participating in the RC Hickman and others. 8:15 p.m., gates open at 7:30 p.m. 'Mat I reenian to for the Skylarks The Young Photographers Workshop and the The Photography Masters Portfolio Admission is free. For more infor "Mginal group reunited in 1980 and won Gordon Parks Young Photographers Collection will be on display until July 30. ^ best traditional soul gtisjx-l reci>rding For more information call Doris Black at mation call 214-526-4076, or visit Grammv in 1W7 with "I Couldn't Hear Competition. I'ray." Hill was l>oni in Bessemer, The internationally acclaimed works of 972-224-0513. www.juniorplayers.org. Alab.ima. Gordon Parks, filmmalcer, producer, author
fninoma Opportunttu JltiDB • July 15-31, 2000 • Page 15 Movie Review Ford and Pfeiffer star in DreamWorks suspense thriller
Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer star together for the first beyond its genre distinctions, as i think he did with this film," said Ford. time in a suspense-filled thriller from Oscar-winning director "What Lies Beneath" opens in theaters July 21. Robert Zemeckis ("Forrest Gump"). It had been a year since Dr. Norman Spencer (Harrison ' Ford) betrayed his beautiful wife Claire (Michelle Pfeiffer). But with Claire oblivious to the truth and the affair over, Norman's life and marriage seem perfect-so perfect that when Claire tells him of hear ing mysterious voices and seeing a young woman's wraithlike image in their home, he dismisses her mounting terror as delusion. However, as Claire moves closer to the truth, it becomes clear that this apparition will not be dismissed, and has come back for Dr. Norman Spencer and his beautiful wife. Presented by DreamWorks Pictures and Twentieth Century Fox, "What Lies Beneath" is produced by Steve Starkey, Robert Zemeckis and Jack Rapke under their ImageMovers banner. The screenplay is by Clark Gregg, based on a story by Sarah Kernochan With HUD's FHA and Gregg. Joan Bradshaw and Mark Johnson are the executive producers. The supporting cast includes Diana Scarwid (HBO's 'Truman"), Joe Morton ('The Astronaut's Wife"), James Rcmar (Gus Van Sant's Homebuyer "Psycho"), Miranda Otto ('The Thin Red Line"), Wendy Crewson ("Air Force One"), Ray Baker ("Girl, Interrupted") and supermodel Amber Valletta. Reuniting with Zemeckis behind-the-scenes are several of his longtime collaborators, including Academy Award- nominat ed director of photography Don Burgess ("Forrest Gump"), Oscar"- Protection Plan, nominated production designer Rick Carter ("Forrest Gump"), teaming with production designer Jim Teegarden, two-time Oscar- you get , the riant Ioan ,
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Director Rot>ert Zemeckis (left) goes over a scene with stars Michelle Pfeiffer and a thorough Harrison Ford on the set of DreamWorks Pictures' and Twentieth Century Fox's thriller "What Lies Beneath".
winning editor Arthur Schmidt ("Forrest Gump," "Who Framed Roger Rabbit") and Oscar- nominated composer Alan Siivestri appraisal. ("Forrest Gump"). Working with Zemeckis for the first time are cos tume designer Susie DeSanto ("One Fine Day") and Academy Award "-winning visual effects supervisor Rob Legato ('Titanic"). Says Zemeckis, "Harrison brings a kind of 'Rock of Gibraltar' Know what you're getting into strength to the screen. To me, he's the definition of absolute star dom. And Michelle is truly gifted. She's completely believable as this vulnerable woman, and at the same time conveys great inner strength. Along with her acting ability, she brings incredible beau When you buy a home with a loon from HUD's FHA, you get a lot more than a ty and a powerful screen presence to the role, lou can't take your eyes off her." good rote. You get HUD's FHA Homebuyer Protection Plan. Every FHA home loon Pfeiffer says it's not difficult to play a role that is a very likable requires a detailed opproisol by on FHA-approved appraiser. If any problems character, like Claire Spencer. "Claire was a musician, but she had are found, you'll know obout them before you close. HUD and put all the passion that once went into her music into her daughter FHA have helped over 30 million Americans build their dreams. Caitlin. When Caitlin leaves for college, it's like the rug has been We con help you, too. pulled out from under Claire. She starts hearine whispering voic es and seeing things that might be unexplainabie, but then again, could be explained-strange things that could be her imagination, or HUI) iUici n i\ ire 1)11 >\»ur SKIC. the wind, or the house settling...or a presence in the house. But I think however convinced you might be that there's a presence in 800-HUDS-FHA your house, you'd try to explain it away in any way you could www hud gov because the alternative is so frightening. After all, Claire is married to a scientist who doesn't believe in ghosts, so for a time she begins to doubt her own sanity." Both Ford and Pfeiffer agree that director Robert Zemeckis is the actual star. "Bob is a spectacular film craftsman and a very skilled storyteller. He is so good that he is able to lake a film
•Page 16 • July 15-31,2000 • Hlinontu OppommitD Btaw strategy Sorority opens Ivy AKAdemy during its national convention
By Lakeesha Joe
During its 59th Annual (national) AKAdemy during the convention the ten regions AKA serves, were also and cholesterol. Convention in Dallas, Alpha Kappa included, an African Village where on display. These unique creations, A diorama from the Department of Alpha Sorority, Inc. opened its Ivy children created African masks and many of which were crafted by master Transportation featuring mformation AKAdemy, a resource center for ser on venicle safety was displayed. The vice programs. The public was invited Department also provided information to participate in free interactive and on now minorities and women can do educational activities at the Ivy business with the agency. The AKAdemy. Department of Transportation also col Started in at the 1992 New Orleans laborated with AKA on a national cam convention by past national president paign to get drivers to "buckle up" and Mary Shy Scott, the Ivy AKAdemy is need safety rules. both'a concept and a place. It serves as National President of Alpha a comprehensive center for all the edu Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Norma cational and human resources devel Sofomon White, announced that the opment experiences for most commu Ivy AKAdemy, which will be housed nity services programs provided by in a focal center of the Dallas tlie sorority- During the convention, Convention Center, will be a program the Ivy AKAdemy mimicked many of hub of the convention that will be tile thrusts that are sponsored by open to the public and will cater to all Alpha Kappa Alpha's 900 chapters in ages. the United States and worldwide. The Ivy AKAdemy represents one "Within the walls of the Ivy AKA members cut the ribbon tu open the Ivy AKAdemy during their national con vention at the of the many dynamic activities of AKAdemy will be many activities that Dallas Convention Center. Photo b\/ Wallace Faggett. AKA's National Convention," said mirror the sorority's focus on five AKA's National President, Norma areas: Education, Health, the Black worked with various materials in mak quilt makers, depicted in artistic medi Solomon White. "We encourage our Family, Economic Empowerment and ing their own creations. Artistic um, AKA's program targets. members and the public to come out the Arts. Because the Ivy AKAdemy Director, Maria Mitchell, a Tampa AKA provided a health fair screen and take advantage of the host of offer crosses so many disciplines and areas, Florida-based elementary school ing area where attendees received ings that will be self-contained in the it will be the veritable ner\-e center of teacher and sculptor whose works information on health issues and dis Ivy AKAdemy." the Convention," said Carolyn House have been nationally displayed, super eases like diabetes, cancer and sickle During its national convention, the Stewart of Alpha Kappa Alpha. vised the activities cell anemia. The area also offered sorority will also sponsor other semi Activities featured by the Ivy A collection of quilts from each of health screenings for blood pressure nars, workshops and luncheons with ...continued on page 19 ...continued from page 4 Jefferson Tower renovations on schedule bers combined. Perhaps one hidden benefit of all the confusion at the district will be the for summer 2001 opening attention that Dallas voters will now give to the caliber and background of By Trina George those they elect to the school board. In too many instances there have been Everyone knows about the Jewel of The facility has been vacant and closed result of the assistance and cooperation board members elected by a few hun the Nile,' but how many are familiar to the public since 1991. On December of the SDDC's community partners. dred voters when there were tens of With the Jewel of Jefferson Boulevard? 30, 1996, the West Jefferson Joint One such partner, a volunteer team thousands of registered voters in the dis The Jewel of Jefferson Boulevard is Venture donated the tower to the from Patton Boggs, LLP, was instru trict. When the voting public does not none other than the historic Jefferson Southern Dallas Development mental in closing the $2 million loan care about the quality of the folks they Tower located at 351 W. Jefferson Blvd. Corporation. from Guaranty Bank. Lawyers Terry R. elect, it is fair to say that you get what in the center of Oak Cliff's Central "We recognize the significance that Landry and Matthew Fontane, provid you deser\'e. We deser\'e much better, Business District. With the help of the tower has played in Oak Cliff's his ed pro bono services valued over and so do the children. partners in the communit)^ including torical development," said Reid. $10,000 to close the remaining critical the Federal Economic Development "When we acquired the building, we element in the financing package. Jeff Administration, Mavor Ron Kirk and put together a financial package and Cole, managing partner for Patton the Dallas City' Council, and entered into major construction con Boggs Dallas Otfice says their commit Congresswoman Eddie Bernice tracts to renovate and revive the ment to the Dallas community and the Johnson, the Southern Dallas tower." development of the economic base in July DoNclopnient Corporation is staging a The financial package that Reid the southern part of the city led his hij; comeback for the tower. refers involves no small change. The firm to lend there ser\'ices to the SDDC. The 60,000 square foot, eight-tloor cost to renovate the building is S5.7 "We are proud we were able to assist building was erected in 1929 by million. Funds for the renovation pro the SDDC with the real estate financing is investors, Brinkerhoff and Bennett. ject have come from various sources. necessary to renovate the Jefferson The tower displavs carved limestone Guaranty Bank provided a S2 million Tower," said Cole. Mendoza stated that Parapets and window panels grace the loan. A SI million grant came from the tlic volunteer services of Patton Boggs, Brick exterior, with the ornamental Federal Economic Development LLP would help small- and medium- National lamps located at the roofline of the Administration, $400,000 from the sized companies obtain financing to building adding to the tower's unique Community Development Financial start businesses in the southern sector architecture. According to Jim Reid, Institutions Fund, a $375,000 grant of Dallas. President of The Southern- Dallas froni the Meadows Foundation, a According to Reid, the tower is Child Development Corporation (SDDC), the 5350,000 grant from the Federal Office slated to open in the summer of 2001. Jetierson Tower was the first high rise Of Community Services, a S70,000 The first floor that was home for retail building in Oak Cliff. grant from tlie Texas Instruments ors will remain the same. The SDDC Over the years, the tower was pur Foundation, a 550,000 grant from the will use 35,0(K) square feet for its head SAFETY chased and renovated many tuiies. citv of Dallas' Enterprise Community quarters on the first floor as well. "The tower served as medium office Program, S500,000 from the sale of his Other growing businesses will lease buildings, housed major insurance toric tax credits and $955,000 from available spaces on the other seven Companies and in the later years was SDDC equity. floors. Month borne to different tenants," said Reid. The S5.7 million was raised as a
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Doctors say heart disease can begin in childhood
Texas Medical Association, Special lo MON In the era of video games and habits that result in serious health prob Nutrition Guide at www.heartinfo.org. children. Second-hand smoke lowers VCRs, children are spending more time lems when they are adulLs. Be active and exercise their HDL (good) cholesterol, hardens playing games on screen and less time "The process that leads to cardio Children do not become physically their arteries and reduces the oxygen in playing games in the yard. This increas- vascular disease can begin as yoimg as fit sitting on the couch. They need to bo their bUxKi. mgly sedentary lifestyle, combined age three," says TMA President Dr. Jim active at least 30 minutes a day for most Parents should discourage their with poor eating habits, puts children Kohack, a Temple cardiologist. days of the week, either through sports kids from smoking and should quit at risk for lon^-tcrm health problems, •'Children, based on the footi they eat or play. themselves. especially cardiovascular disease. and their level of exercise, can develop Encourage your child to participate Project W.A.T.C.H. Carcfiovascuiar disease is the num plaque in their arteries at a very young in physical activities, including walk The physicians of the Texas ber one killer of both men and women age. However, good diet and exercise ing, running, swimming, bicycle riding, Medical Association (TNIA) are deeply in the United States, according to the can prevent or at least delay the onset dancing, and team sports. Not only will concerned about cardiovascular disease National Center for Health Statistics. of cardiovascular discas*?. It's never to these activities keep your child in and have laimched Project W.A.T.C.H. Cardiovascular disease, which includes early to start." shape, but he or she also will develop to combat it. heart disease, stroke and other illnesses The physicians of the TMA urge skills to carry into adulthood. Plan Project W.A.T.C.H., a collaborati\r involving the heart and circulatory sys parents to help their children develop activities with family or friends, since it effort of the TN4A, TMA Alliance ^\M.\ tem, accounts for about 950,000 deaths good habits and become heart smart is more fim to play with others. Limit TMA Foundation, is a two- year initia each year, representing more than 40 while they are young, following these the amount of time your child spends tive that focuses on the five leading pre- 'ercent of total deaths from all causes, principles: watching T\' or playing on the comput \'entable risk factors for cardiovascular fn 1996, 42,330 Texans died from heart Eat right er to less than 2 nours per day. Instead, disease: Weight, Activity, ToE>acco, disease - up from 41,630 in 1995. And Children cannot live on Happy encourage vour child to go out to the Cholesterol and High blood pressme. stroke took 9,845 lives, compared to Meals alone. Instead, encourage them playgrountl, park, pool, or gym. In TNM M\^\ the physicians of Texas are 9,788 -in 1995. Together, heart disease to eat a variety of foods from the four addition, find out wnat types oi orga working to educate patients about and stroke cost the state more than $9 food groups: grains, vegetables and nized exercise or sport programs are these five risk factt)rs and decrease the billion a year, which totals more than fruits, milk prtxiucts, and meals or available through the community and number of Texans who develop and die $500 per Texan. nuts. Provide them with healthy ftxxls, school. from cardio\'ascular disease each \'ear. Tnough biology plays a role in the use salt and sugars in moderation and Do nol smoke For more information about Project development of cardiovascular disease, reduce the amount of fat and choles Inspiteof volumes of evidence that W.A.T.C.H. or cardiovascular disease, behavior is even more influential. The terol in their diets. Even when a family smoking is unhealthy, more young pet>- log onto the TMA website at physicians of the Texas Medical is on the go, it is possible to find quick, pio are picking up the habit. Most peo http;//vvvvw.te\med.ory Association (TMA) are concerned that healthy snacks and meals. ple know that smoking causes limg Texas Medical Association is a pro even as health officials bombard the Parents should lead by example- A cancer. But the>' may not reali/.e that fessional organization of more than public with information about cardio 1999 studyin Israel showed that when smoking also significantly increases 36,CXX) physician and medical student vascular disease, people continue to parents take the lead in weight loss and their risk for cardiovascular disease. members. It is located in Austin and has engage in high-risk behaviors. nutrition programs, children experi Scientists have discovered that I 1 8 component county medical soci Americans are smoking more, eating ence more long-term benefits. As an smoking spcetls up hardening of the eties around the state. The Association more and exercising less, according to a added benefit, the parents also enjoy arteries, a condition that can lead to a represents 85 percent (>f the media doc number of recent studies. better health. For menu ideas and help heart attack or stroke. tors licensed and residing in Texas. These risky behaviors often begin ful tips about eating right, check the Even living with a smoker nearly TMA's key objective is to imprin e early in life, with children developing doubles the risk of heart disease for the health of all Texans.
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Page 18 • July 15-31, 2000 • ffliitontlf Opponuniru JlftDS MON's Library Singing in the Comeback Choir MON'S By BeBe Moore Campbell Distribution is growing all over the D/FW metroplex (G. P. Putnam's Sons, $24.95, hardbook) Be a part of our readership
By Delmetria L. Millencr Bobe Moore Campbell's Singing in the Comeback Choir is a very emotional story about forgiving and the enduring strength that has always been the essence of black women. In Comeback Choir, Maxine McCoy wears many hats as she struggles to get a grasp on her hectic, emotion-filled life. Not only does Maxine bat tle being the executive producer of a popular talk show, she per fects her roles as granddaughter, motncr-to-be and a woman scorned by an unpre dictable husband. When the story starts, Maxine is satisfied with her life and what she's accomplished so far. But a call from the caretaker of lier so\enty-six-year old grandmother shatters her stability. Maxine's grand mother, Lindy, once a ris ing jazz singer, chose to put her career on hold and pursue nursing, in order to care for Maxine. Now an alcoholic and chain smok er, Lindv's health is failing; and Maxine has to divide her world between two cities, L.A. and Philadelphia, in order to make the puzzle pieces ot her life ultimately mesii back together.
Having to move back to her crime-infested neighborhood in Philadelphia, Maxine struggles with trying to trust her cheating husband back in L. A., make sense of her grandmother's condition m order to nurse her back to health, and prepare herself for moth erhood. .All this while she tries to keep her own emotions in check. With her commitment to life and the re-found sense of community in\'olvement that Maxine discovers, she is able to sec a shimmer of light on the path to finding her sense of purpose. She is also miraculously abfe to coax her grandmother back to sal vation b\' reacquainting her with her music. While the story is a really good read, at some points it becomes mundane and uninteresting, and readers will have the tendency to become impatient with Maxinc-and especially, Lindy. However, that's the exact slice of real-life imperfection that Camplwll is able to ser\-e so her readers can relate. Readers will find themselves lamenting, "that's exactly the way I was when ...
Campbell is a rich and fluid storyteller. Her readers will be drained with emotion by story's end, and yelling at the carefully crafted characters in an attempt to help them get their pitiful lives together. She does a superb job of bringing her characters to life, and sends readers through ever\' emotion imaginable. As with her previous books' success, Bebe Moore Campbell has done it again!
...continued from page 17 appearances from national celebrities. Issues of national impor tance with relation to African-American women will also be debated. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc is an mternalional public service organization of 130,000 women in more than 900 chap ters in the United States, West Africa, the Bahamas, the Virgm Islands, Germany. Bermuda, Korea, England and Japan. It is the oldest and largest sorority of its kind and is hailed as "Americas premieR- Greek-lettered organization for women." AKA sponsors programs that promote health care, economic empowerment, the black family, the arts and global concerns. Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha include such high-profile women as astronaut/physician Mae jemison, poet Mava Angelou, acta'ss Phylicia Rashad, entertainer Gladys Knight, and Congresswomen Hddie Bernice Johnson, Sheila Jackson Lee, Juanita Millinery McDonald and Eva Clayton.
fllinontu Oppornmitu nrtus • July 15-31, 2000 • Page 19 Ethnic Notes Service Not Servitude: A. Phillip Randolph: "The Most Dangerous Negro in America" By Janelle Gray // /Salvation for a race, tuition, or as dishwasher, waiter, and janitor. The year, Randolph was fired for writing an for approximately 5 years. However in class must come from with lack of opportunity for those less edu editorial in support of the young wait 1923, the magazine s readership took in. Freedom is never grant cated IcQ Randolph to the conclusion ers who were in opposition to the such a sharp aecline that in 1928 ne was ed; it is won.s: Justice is never given; it is that more education was the key to his senior waiters. forced to shut down publication. exacted." success in Harlem. For this reason, he However, Randolph and his friend Although the magazine ended, These words were said by the man eru"olled in classes at the City College of launched a new magazine titled the Randolph's talent for organization did who later became New York. Messenger. This magazine would pro not. Randolph's humble beginnings known as the "Father of While attending college, mote socialism and be, according to taught him tnat there was a certam the Civil Rights Randolph was influ Randolph, "the first voice of racncal, amount of dignity in honest labor. So, Movement," "Mr. Black enced by ideas of social revolutionary, economic and political when a small group of sleeping car Labor," and "The Most ism and the writings of action among Negroes in America." porters solicited his help to organize a Dangerous Negro in W.E.B. DuBois. He The first issue of the Messenger was union, he accepted. America": A. Philip believed in order to published in November of 1917 at 15 Sleeping car porters were black Randolph. African- achieve racial equality cents per copy. The monthly magazine male employees of the Pullman American historv is full in America, economic -—OT Company. The of leaders that because justice must be reached. "^'1 company owned of their efficiency and Unlike other blacks, and operated determination have DuBois offered a more sleeping cars on helped suppress dis militant black leader overnight pas crimination and segre ship, and stressed edu senger routes; gation. Randolph was cation as the key to rolling hotel one of those great load unlocking all doors. rooms built in ers that helped achieve Randolph took heed to railroad cars. a better America for those teachings and The service was Blacks and other races used the words of verv popular as well. A. Phillip Randolph DuBois as a means of and^ profitable. Born April 15, 1889, motivation: 'The Negro It was the job of in Crescent City, Fla., Pholo fry Wide World Photos. race, like all races, is the porters to Asa Philip Randolph going to be saved by its handle baggage, was the second son of Reverend James exceptional men...Tne talented tenth of make beds, and and Elizabeth Randolph. His father the Negro race must be made leaders of make sure the named him after one of the great kings thought.. .among their people." sleeping cars of the Old Testament. Rev. Randolph Randolph was determined to be one of were clean. those leaders.. was a man of outstanding pride and However, they integrity. He feared nothing when it He joined school discussions and March on Wishinglon leaders met with Preside nt Kennedy. From left to were also came to fighting for the rights of his got involved in political activities. He right: Martin Luther King, Jr.; R^ibbi Joachim Prinz, chairman of the required to per people and Asa, who preferred Phil, had become an able spokesman, and American Jewish Congress; Randolph; Preside nt Kennedy; and Waller form other later took on those characteristics. achieved popularity m the Harlem Reuther, vice-president of the AFL-CIO. duties, at the Because Rev. Randolph was a preacher community. His ideas about racial Photo by UPl. request of the without a permanent church, it was not issues ana the community in general passengers, for uncommon for the family to move fre spread like wildfire. quickly developed a small but loyal which they were not paid. Tlie porters quently. Two years after Phil was born, While attending a party at the styl readership of young black intellectuals felt as though they were being treated the family moved to Jacksonville, Fla. ish home of Madame C. ]. Walker, ne and white socialist members. as servants rather than employees. Phil and his brother James learned met his future wife, Lucille Campbell Randolph understood the power of With the union, the porters felt that to read long before they started school. Green. Ms. Green's charm and outgo organization and communications and working conditions and wages would Their father required they read the ing nature complimented the somber, used his magazine to exert such pow improve. Bible every evening and discuss the work-oriented nature of Randolph. ers. The magazine caused so much con- Randolph knew unions had been meanings of the text. Because of his The two shared a successful in the past for other workers father's interest in books, Randolph passion for act and in the summer of 1925, he and the soon grew to like reading; and found it ing and sharing leaders of the New York branch of necessary to acquire all tne knowledge ideas with oth Pullman porters met to plan the organi books had to offer His thirst for knowl ers. zation. The new union was named the edge later gained him acceptance to - Randolph's Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters. JacKsonville's Cookman Institute, a willingness to On August 25, 1925, the "brotherhood" high school that was established by share his ideas had its first meeting. At this meeting, Methodist missionaries after the Civil later landed hi' Randolph announced that the union War. In 1907, he graduated from a job writing would seek to address and correct all Cookman Institute at the top of his pamphlets for an the concerns of the porters. This meet class. His valedictory speech was on employment ing marked the beginning of "one of the the importance of racial pride. agency. This job most dynamic and successful organiza After graduation, Phil continued to gave him the tional efforts for the right of workers in live in Jacksonville. He tried his hand opportunity to America." at many different jobs and soon real meet with other The campaign lasted for twelve ized the lack of opportunities in his important peo years resulting in the signing of a con hometown. Despite his father's wishes ple in Harlem. tract by the Pullman Company. This for him to become a preacher, in 1911 at One of these contract cut working hours for porters the age of 22, Phil hired himself out as a people was the in half and provided for better wages. hand on a steamship in New York City. president of the President Lyndon B. Johnson presents Randolph with the Presidential It marked tne first time in history a When he arrived in New York City, black waiters' Medal of Freedom in 1964. white employer ever signed a labor he settled in Harlem and was immedi organization. agreement with a black union leader in ately impressed with the city's racial Chandler Owen; Photo fjy UPl America. pride and community spirit. Getting and in January of EKiring this time, Randolph had started in New York was tough due to 1917, Randolph and Owen were offered cem that in 1919, a federal government also organized thousands of black the stiff competition for jobs. The better jobs as editors of a magazine that dealt report declared him "the most danger workers and got them included under aying jobs went to the more educated with the concerns of hotel waiters. ous Negro in America." The Messenger the provisions of the Railway Labor Act lacks, so he had to settle for those such Unfortunately, in August of that same was a strong political force in Harlem ...continued on page 25 Page 20 • July 15-31,2000 • ftUminta 0pponnnit« Bmw -^ You & Your Money Sponored By Metro Financial Services The Power of Dollar-Cost Averaging A Nice sub-heading would be perfect
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mmontu Opportuniti! JVmB • July 15-31, 2000 'Page 21 On The Move Southwest Airlines names Doctor balances family, career new vice president of reservations By Angela D. Jones Torbert becomes airline's first African-American officer Michelle Forbes is hiatus from college, truly a woman "on the and had her two chil (DALLAS) vears to come. move." At the age of dren. Finally, in 1994, Southwest Airlines has 'lorbert, 42, was bom in 30, she is a full-time Forbes decided to named Ellen Torbert to loiedo, Ohio. She doctor, wife and moth return to school to pur the office of vice presi earned her bachelor's er. sue her undergraduate dent of reservations. degree in manufactur A recent graduate degree. She graduated Her primary responsi ing administration of the University of from the Univerj^ity of bilities include guiding trom Western Texas Southwestern Texas at Arlington in and directing more Michigan State in Medical Center of 1996. than 6,000 reservations Kalamazoo, Michigan. Dallas, Forbes was "While I was out of employees, and ensur She began her carter at recently honored with school, I kept up with ing effective operations South Airlines as a the prestigious Kurt the latest medical news in the Company's nine reser\'ations sales Ian vVey, M.D., Award and information and reservations centers. agent at the Dallas in Senior Pediatrics, for still read my medical In her new posi Reser\'ations Center in her outstanding work books from time to tion, Torbert looks for March 1987. Torbert with children. Wey's time," explains Forbes. ward to visiting each of continued her career as father and friends 'I didn't want to be the Southwest's reserva a sales agent until May established the award person who always tions centers where Eilen Torbert 1991 when she was after the 1998 medical school graduate wondered 'what if,' so 1 decided to go she, in conjunction Vice President, Reservations promoted to reserva was killed in a car accident. back to school in pursuit of my medical with her management Dallas tions super\'isor fol 'To be quite honest, it is still a mys degree." staff, will conduct lowed by a quick pro tery to me of how I even received the In 1996, Forbes was accepted to the meetings to gather ideas from the motion later that same year to assistant award and who nominated me," says UT Southwestern Medical School. She frontline employees. Southwest manager at the Dallas Reservations Forbes. "I am assuming that I was cho has since graduated and is now com Airlines has reservations centers in Center. She then was promoted to sen because when I was in school I par pleting her residency at Children's Albuquergue, Chicago, Dallas, manager of reservations training, and ticipated in several outreach programs Medical Center in Dallas, where she Houston, Little Rock, Oklahoma City, in September 1993, Torbert became the for children. Nevertheless, I am very will work for the next three years. Phoenix, Salt Lake City and San director. honored." A typical day for Forbes entails Antonio. Torbert replaces Carolyn Bates, A mother of two, 9-year-old Mikey arriving at the hospital everyday 'at 7 "I am thrilled to have the opportu who will retire from Southwest and 8-year-old Camille, Forbes began a.m. and tending to patients through nity to lead this dynamic reservations Airlines in late 2000. She joins her £>ducational conquest in 1988 when the afternoon. Every tour days, Forbes team," Torbert said. "I want to repre Southwest's 26-member senior man she started her undergraduate study at is "on call" and is typically required to sent the team as effectively as possible agement team and is the Company's Texas Woman's Universitv. In 1989 she work from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. the follow and work with them to carry on their first African-American officer. married her now husband and "love of ing day. So how does she hold it all tradition of success throughout the "Ellen is a capable leader who has her life," Michael, and went on a 4-year ...continued on page 25 ...continued on page 25 •^aw ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
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Page 22 • July 15-31, 2000 • fflinontu Gppominitu J1to» Around The Town On-going Program July 19 and 26 4:00-8;00p.m. 1632 or 972-253-7526. wwTv.ci.dallastx.us- at their offices 2905 Swiss Avenue, The Greater Dallas Chamber is Dallas. For more information or to A domino tournament to benefit accepting nominations for the register call Karen Jittlejohn at 214- Esther's House will be held at the !uUf 26 International Business Achievement 823-5700. YMCA, 6701 S. Hampton Rd. For July 26 is the opening day for the Award to a small or medium-sized more information call Louise Tucker Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey company in the Dallas area. To at 214-337-6701 or Troy & Tammy Circus at Reunion Arena. The show receive a nomination form or for King at 972-283-4595. runs at the Arena until August 6. For more information call Jennifer King at DFW A.C.H.E. is holding a work more information call Melissa 214-712-1935 or jking@dallascham- shop on Ethics, Genetics and Faith at The Organization of the Hispanic Mezger at 214-800-3069. ber.org. Deadline for submissions is Friday, August 18. the DFW Airport Marriott, 8440 Contractors is hosting a construction Freeport Parkway, Ir\'ing. Deadline breakfast networker for all Hispanic for registration is July 18. For more contractors at Tu Hacienda Mexican July 27 Volunteer orientations and train information call Chris Wilson at 972- Restaurant, 2525 Wycliff, Dallas, the A U.S. Government Auction will ing sessions for people interested in 719-4900. corner of the ToUway and Wycliff take place beginning at 9:30 a.m. at becoming tutors in local school dis from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. To RSVP the General Services Commission, tricts begin August 9. Mentors are The unveiling of the Postal call Jennifer Salazar at 214-523-3411. 2826 N. 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For Architecture Courtyard, 601 W. The Universit)' of North Texas [email protected]. more information call 972-709-1180. Nedderman Dr., Arlington. For more Svstem Center at Dallas, 8915 S. information call Susan English at 817- Hampton Rd., will hold the 4th July 24 is the registration deadline 272-2963. Student Access to Higher Education to compete in the Mcsquite 3 on 3 Augusi 4-6 Conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For Basketball Tournament August 5-6 at The annual Sales Tax Holiday will fulu 19 more information call Gina Seybert of 3540 Emporium Circle, Mesquite. For take place, with no local or state sales UNT at 940-565-2456 or Eva Jamaica more information call Wendy taxes levied on most clothing and The University of Texas at of DCCCD at 214-860-2339. Mayfield at 972-222-1531. footwear priced under SlOO. For more Arlington is holding a seminar on information or a list of tax exempt retaining ke}' employees by business and non-exempt items visit consultant ' Bob Nelson at the /"fy23 www.window.state.tx.us or call 1- UTA/Fort Worth Ri\'erbend Campus. /n/v22 The City of Dallas is holding a 800-252-5555. The seminar will be held from 9 a.m. The Ir\'ing Branch of the NAACP pre-bid conference at 3:00 p.m. in to noon in the Jack Newell Family Dallas City Hall, 1500 Marilla Street, Auditorium, 7300 Jack Newell Blvd. is hosting a "Praising Him in the The Ms. Black Texas State Park" gospel celebration at Heritage Rm. 3FS, Dallas. The conference will Scholarship Pageant will be held at South, Ft. Worth. For more informa cover the City Hall Exterior Sign-Ace tion or to register call 817-272-2556. Park, Downtown Ining, Main Street, the Radisson Hotel, 1893 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. For more infor bid. 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Combined with the Mid- computer-assisted training, and an are students who are learning chal Year Graduation held in Februar)', a emphasis on self-esteem and self-suffi- lenged and require individualized total of 350 young adults will exf>eri- cienc>' make this program work for stu instruction, and there are students who dents who had difficulty succeeding in have made mistakes. Dallas Can! the traditional high scht»ol setting. The Academv does truly offer young Texans program offerings at Dallas Can! pro a second^ chance. vide employabihlv training and place Dallas Can! has two campuses in WFAA-rV Sports Dirt-ctor .ind Dallas Can! ment services, life and coping skills Academy spukesnun Dale Hansen delivers the Dallas, 2601 Live Oak and ^5 West training as well as substance abuse 12th, one campus in Houston, and Fort commencement address at the Academy's grad counseling, all in a nurturing environ uation ceremonies. Photo by Walhiic hni^^i'tl Worth Can! 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