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CHANCELLOR’S PROMISE Daughter of Erma Johnson Hadley Launches Foundation in her memory PAGE 7 DECEMBER 2016 • SERVING YOU SINCE 1997 • www.dfwblacknews.com STUDENT OVERCAME GREAT ODDS, EVENTUALLY EARNING ONE OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE WORLD By Jill Darden tional system and believes The young child who this is the most effective witnessed shootings and way to make the world saw gun casings outside better. his window has lived to “I want to create more see a new day. Texas educational opportunities. Christian University That’s how you find the football player Caylin cure to cancer, that’s how Moore has been named a you find solutions to prob- ENCOURAGING Y OUTH 2017 Rhodes Scholar, lems in the world. Educa- putting him in an elite tion is huge,” Moore said. School Board Trustee T.A. Sims group of a past American Growing up in South speaks at Chamber Luncheon, president, former and Central Los Angeles, he O.D. Wyatt Students Use Skills current heads of govern- overcame major obstacles ment, and distinguished in his life including diffi- PAGE 9 intellectual minds. cult times, divorce and Though he says he living in a gang-infested can’t find a word in the neighborhood. SCENES English language to ex- Moore began his col- Texas Christian University football player Caylin Moore and mother lege career at Marist Col- FROM plain how it feels to re- ceive the award, he de- lege, where he was suc- HOLIDAY scribes it as a blessing, a great honor. cessful academically and on the football field. He transferred to TASTE OF “I’m super thankful. I attribute all of it to God and my mom Texas Christian University in 2015 and joined the football team. He is currently a senior majoring in economics and minoring in ART 110%. My mom is a living example of what can be done. She put herself through law school while raising us,” Moore said. “It sociology and mathematics. PAGE 10 confirms God is who he says he is and hard work pays off.” With a 3.9 grade point average, Moore is one of 200 students Moore has the confidence found in most twenty-something out of 869 applicants to become a 2017 Rhodes Scholar. It is Fort Worth Black News millennials and at first comes across as a typical college athlete, based on scholastic abilities, truthfulness, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for and protection of the weak, kindliness, unself- Serving You Since 1997 with a gallon jug of water nearby. However, as he begins to ishness and fellowship; moral force of character and instincts to Box 121961 - Ft Worth, TX 76121 speak, each carefully chosen word reveals deep philosophical thought and a brilliant mental process. lead and to take an interest in others; physical vigor, as shown by www.dfwblacknews.com The Rhodes Scholarship will allow him to develop his mind a fondness for and success in sports. When the young scholar reflects on the path that led him to Call: 817-729-6491 further at the University of Oxford in England for two or three years. Moore plans to earn masters degrees in public policy and this point in his life and how he ended up here, he simply says Email: [email protected] sociology, which he hopes to use to impact education in Amer- with humility, “It wouldn’t make sense on paper.” Jill Darden, Publisher ica’s inner-cities. He is concerned with inequalities in the educa- Moore will begin at Oxford in the fall of 2017. FORT WORTH BLACK NEWS • DECEMBER 2016 • PAGE 2 • www.dfwblacknews.com Veterans Honored in Forest Hill The City of Forest Hill honored veterans with a breakfast in November catered by Luby’s. Local Leaders showed their appreciation at the podium and in the audience. (Top Left) District Attorney Sharen Wilson & Shannon Fletcher. (Left) Congressman Marc Veasey & Veteran Yolonde Rocio. (Above) Veteran stands with hand placed over heart. FORT WORTH BLACK NEWS • DECEMBER 2016 • PAGE 3 • www.dfwblacknews.com The Texas Coalition of 4001 E. Lancaster Ave. Suite A - Fort Worth, Texas 76103 Black Democrats - Fort Worth Chapter hosted guests speakers prior to the 2016 Elections to inform attendees about the im- portance of voting in American AREAS OF PRACTICE elections. Roderick Miles, rep- • Entertainment Law • General Business Law resenting the office of Commis- • Transactional Law • Administrative Law sioner Roy Brooks, echoed sen- • Employment Law • Serious Injuries timents shared during the Con- • Wills & Trusts • Probate gressional Black Caucus, urg- ing listeners to let their voices Licensed By: The Supreme Court of Texas - 1976 U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas - 1976 Call...413-0830 be heard at the polls. Lorraine U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit - 1977 Miller spoke of her time in Member: State Bar of Texas Entertainment & Sports Law Section Metro: 214-543-5041 Washington D.C. where she Fax: 817-534-2998 served as a Congressional clerk and in leadership with the Na- Roderick Miles, Patrick Shelby - Chapter President tional Association for the Ad- Call Jill Darden to Place Advertisement for Your Business and Lorraine Miller vancement of Colored People. or Event in the Fort Worth Black News: 817-729-6491 email: [email protected] IF YOU CAN WEAR THE JEWELRY, YOU CAN SELL THE JEWELRY Five local leaders shared their journey dent, Fort Worth Public Library Founda- Imagine a company that creates an opportunity for you to start your own to the top at an event called, “Women in tion; and LaToya Stewart, vice president business, earn immediate income, and enjoy financial freedom doing Leadership: Paths to Success.” Presented of community development, Tarrant something you love. Picture yourself with the freedom to choose the by Tarleton State University-Fort Worth’s County United Way. lifestyle that you deserve! student chapter of American Association of AAUW advances equity for women and University Women (AAUW) in November, girls through advocacy, education and phi- • Become your own boss it allowed for questions and candid discus- lanthropy. Chapter officers are Amara Oji, sion. president; Monica Medina, vice president; • Control your schedule and your income Panelists included Anette Soto, project Deya Cabanas, treasurer; and Sara Crow- • Enjoy recognition, appreciation and awards manager, Office of the Inspector General at ley, fundraising chair. Erica Robinson, • Receive immediate profits, no checks to process the U.S. Department of Transportation; instructor of social work at Tarleton serves Erika Beltran, trustee, State Board of Edu- as the group’s advisor. cation District 13; Reggie Kemp, CEO Tarleton State University is a member and president, Kemp and Sons General of The Texas A&M University System. Services; Leslie Oliver, CEO and presi- FORT WORTH BLACK NEWS • DECEMBER 2016 • PAGE 4 • www.dfwblacknews.com Fort Worth Black News 2017: The 11th Annual Ariel Hunter-Chriss Established 1997 African American Professionals Conference Jill Darden, Publisher & Founder IMPACT: Power Through Transformation Contributing Writers: Hosted by TCC Continuing Education Services, Maricia Johns, Community South Campus & DFW Community Partners Nelson Rowls, Sports Editor Terry Allen, Business Atty Lester Rushin, Columnist February 10, 2017 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Our mission is to inform and inspire readers Ken Carter, Fine Arts through reports from the community. Justin & Jiles, Children’s Section South Campus Student Center 5301 Campus Drive - Fort Worth, TX 76119 www.dfwblacknews.com Email: [email protected] AAPC provides leadership strategies 817-729-6491 and tools for business professionals, entrepreneurs and community leaders to manage career challenges created by diversified and global competition. Keynote Speaker: Larry Kemp, Executive Coach Receive Discount by Purchasing from Author! 1111 East Berry Street Fort Worth, Texas 76110 WWW.AUSTINEVENTCENTER.COM FORT WORTH BLACK NEWS • DECEMBER 2016 • PAGE 5 • www.dfwblacknews.com LeSheka Mayberry recently celebrated the grand opening of her new facility, Family of Faith Service Providers. Located on McCart Avenue, it includes office space and an Impact Learning Center for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The entrepreneur spoke with FWBN about what motivated her to start: Why did you decide to start your own business at this point in your life and what do you most enjoy about being in business? I've worked with individuals with intellectual disabilities for 22 years. After years of seeing the operation of the companies I worked for I knew I wanted to create a cul- ture and climate that would depict my passion and my heart to serve this population. Years later, I gave birth to two children, and I knew it wasn't enough to work for someone. I needed to leave a legacy and that could only come through building my own.....for myself, for them. Will you briefly describe your childhood/upbringing and how it shaped you into the person you are today? As a child, I had a cousin with several physical disabili- ties. I didn't understand it, nor could I relate, but I knew what I felt it my heart, and that was to help. I would spend time with him, read to him, and play with him. I had the patience at nine years-old, and that same patience, along with passion stayed. At 19 years-old I began work- ing for MARC (Midland Association for Retarded Citi- LeSheka Mayberry, Program Owner zens); little did I know that this "job" would become my career choice. Everyday I learned something new from Please share your educational/professional journey - those I served. Some were blind, some were non-verbal, did you ever expect to be in your current position some wore diapers, but their disability never prevented when you first began? them from expressing love.