Volume XXII, Number XXIII June 28 - July 11, 2012 Irving ISD honors eight COVER STORYat the District’s First Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Visit Us Online at www.NorthDallasGazette.com 2012 North Texas Juneteenth Golf Tournament Results the 2012 inaugural #105, PHA. texas A&m north texas Juneteenth University-Commerce Golf tournament took athletics was the major place this week at the mH sponsor for the event. Wright Park municipal First place finishers golf course in Greenville. were Clinton Hobdy and the tournament was or- Slack Brown with a 69. ganized by Phalconstar Second place finishers Communications and the were Ronnie Poteet and Akin Ayodele et Club, a fundraising Jerry Deaton who shot a See HEALTHCARE, Page 9 arm for Beehive Lodge Ray Williams Sammy Morrone and Johnny Courns See JUNETEENTH, Page 3 Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter blends Are Black women the key to history and grotesque in this thriller! lowering suicides by veterans? For more information see pg. 10 www.northdallasgazette.com By CAmeRon SeARCy, nation: Black women. leading factor in the high NDG inteRn When a soldier returns rate of depression suffered At a time when sui- home from war, they often by returning soldiers. Un- Dallas’ plan cides by military veterans face a difficult struggle to fortunately, these dispir- are surging, the U. S. De- adjust to civilian life. the ited veterans too often be- to steal partment of Veterans Af- psychological effects of lieve the only solution to COMMENTARY fairs is seeking help by ex- warfare, coupled with the life after war is suicide. our land amining a group with the difficulty in expressing By RoBeRt PitRe port and votes for the 2012 lowest suicide rate in the their inner turmoil, are a See SUICIDES, Page 8 Fighting the monster Capital Bond Program. called disenfranchisement they allege this will pre- has been on the agenda of serve and restore streets Fireworks at the Cotton Bowl African Americans since and other related assets, post slavery days. With protect lives and property Featuring firewor- the City of Dallas´ of- every new step we take for from flooding and promote ks from inside the his- ficial independence equality and justice we are economic development to toric Cotton Bowl, Day celebration. Hi- often slapped in the face continue and grow the tax metroPCS Fair Park ghlights will include a with a social, moral or even base. the bond amount Fourth will offer fun patriotic program fea- blatant disregard to the Dallas is seeking is $600 for all ages from 4:30 - turing the Dallas Wind Win a 1 night stay for simple fact that we are all million. 10 p.m. Wednesday, Symphony, live mus- 2 @ Embassy Suites - equal and deserve the same that’s right, Dallas is July 4, at Fair Park ic, reduced admission Dallas Galleria - rights as our White coun- seeking $600 million dol- terparts. Unfortunately, yet lars that will be shared (1300 Robert B. Cul- to Fair Park´s muse- details at lum Blvd.). Presented ums from 4:30 - 7:30 again, the City of Dallas throughout virtually all dis- seems to think that we do tricts in Dallas. this is their by Friends of Fair p.m., kids activities, Facebook.com/North DallasGazette.com not matter as they are seek- Park, the free event is See FIREWORKS, Page 5 ing to gain community sup- See STEAl, Page 3 INSIDE... People In The News… See Page 2 3 People In The News . 2 Op/Ed . 3 Community News . .5 Cover Story . 9 Arts & Entertainment . 10 Business . .11 Classifieds . .12 Career Opportunity . 13 Shakeela J. Hunter Church Directory . .14-16 Angela Blair Debra Austin Sister Tarpley . .15 Happy 4th of July! Our next issue is July 12th. Visit NorthDallas Gazette.com People in the News www.NorthDallasGazette.com Angela Blair ited ViP tickets are avail- Louisiana Superdome main including JET, able) at https://angelablair- Stage, on Bet’s Bobby EBONY, Ess- Come out to see the celebrities as Blair brings a june29th-es1.eventbrite. Jones Gospel Show, Super ence and many award-winning singer and message hope one to do- com/?srnk=1. Bowl 46 in a tribute to the more. She is actress Angela Blair in con- mestic violence survivors, Angela Blair, a native late Phyllis Hyman and also a noted ac- cert at “An evening with one of her many philan- of Dallas, is an award-win- other shows throughout the tress and pro- Angela Blair and Friends,” thropic causes. ning singer, actress and country. ducer with rol- sponsored by AB entertain- DFW doesn’t want to songwriter. She has re- Her first CD, It’s All es in hit stage ment on June 29th at miss this one night only ceived countless honors in- About Love is currently plays, comedy Sandaga 813, 813 exposi- performance of Dallas’ best cluding, texas’ Female Vo- available on CDBaby.com. series and Leap tion Ave (near Fair Park). singers and performers. calist of the year, one of Blair has shared the stage of Faith, star- Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Guests will surely be UK’s Greatest Voices with many great artists like ring Steve ma- with a lavish buffet for pleased with the vocal you’ve never Heard, the mary J. Blige, Black eyed rtin, as well as guests, exciting giveaways, styling of Blair and Friends 2005 Kraft Gospel talent Peas, Alicia Keys, Aretha a philanthropist comedy and so much more. as she sings tracks from her Search Grand Prize Winner, Franklin, Beyoncé, LL supporting dia- American idol contestant debut CD, It’s All About sponsored by Essence, Cool J, Albertina Walker, betes research, George Huff will also per- Love (CDBABy.com). Kraft Foods & Sony Urban earth Wind & Fire and ending domes- form along with interna- tickets are on sale now, music, during the annual more. tic violence to tional jazz saxophonist $25 – Presale, $30 - at the Essence music Festival. She has graced the name a few. Keith Anderson, plus other door and $50 – ViP (Lim- Blair has performed on the pages of several magazines years. nationally, the aver- some form of udents and hel- Shakeela J. Hunter age college student gradu- financial aid to ping them stay ates with about $25,000 in help pay for in school,” Hu- the University of texas fore they earn their college loan debt. the average debt college, and nter said. “my at Arlington (Ut Arlington) degree. load for Ut Arlington stu- two-thirds hold hope is that they announced the appointment the initiative is part of dents, however, is about at least one job will get a qual- of Shakeela J. Hunter, for- Ut Arlington’s ongoing ef- $18,800. About two-thirds while attending ity education merly of the University of forts to ensure student suc- of Ut Arlington students college. and graduate illinois at Urbana-Cham- cess. it also follows a 2011 borrow money to pay for Hunter hel- with as little paign, as the University’s texas Higher education Co- college. ped launch debt as possible. first director of student fi- ordinating Board rule direct- the addition of a student Ui’s Universi- i want them to nancial literacy. ing general academic institu- financial literacy director is ty Student mo- be educated ab- Hunter will help shape tions to offer students train- among the many initiatives ney manage- out finances be- the University’s new Student ing in personal financial lit- the University has under- ment Center in fore they ever money management Center, eracy and provide students taken to help students afford the Student Fi- have to worry which is aimed at ensuring the knowledge and skills their college education. Ut nancial Serv- about their cre- that students have the oppor- they need to make important Arlington has not increased ices office in 2010 to assist omy dipped into recession, dit score.” tunity to learn how to man- financial decisions. tuition and fees or room and the university’s 70,000 stu- students whose parents had Hunter earned her under- age budgets and debt,save, Concerns about college board for the 2012-2013 ac- dents with their personal fi- lost jobs struggled to keep graduate degree in finance prevent identity theft and costs and student debt loads ademic year. About two nancial needs. She recalls current on tuition payments. plan for retirement – all be- have increased in recent thirds of students receive how, as the national econ- “i’m passionate about st- See HUNTER, Page13 Debra Austin ds have served as a huge nesses more effectively and hours. they are given the regular basis to think, create wake-up call for many busi- efficiently while balancing structure and discipline on a See AUSTIN, Page 5 in good economic ti- versely, in bad economic ness owners to get their act their professional and per- mes, business owners want times, they want to mini- together – to become more sonal lives. to aggressively grow their mize their losses and not focused, effective and “We’ve seen an amaz- lose what they strategic,” said Austin. ing response from business $69* DIVORCE ’ve work-ed so “While it’s always more ad- professionals who are long and hard visable to work on the leaky ready, now, to take steps to Criminal Defense Family Cases to create. roof or foundation when it’s gain that balance. We are • DWI / Suspended License • Divorce / Annulment to that end, sunny, the black storm excited about the opportu- ¥ • Child Support / Paternity Debra Austin, clouds have motivated busi- nity to engage them in our • WARRANTS Removed • Custody Modification owner of the ness owners in droves to process and see the life- • 24 Hour Jail Release ¥ seek out business coaches changing results,” Austin • Restraining Order local the Gro- • Occupational license, felonies wth Coa-ch® and their proven and guar- says.