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August 03 - Au«uM 09, 2006 Your Gateway to Dallas, North of Trinity River Fifty Cents www.iV70IVTheGazette.com People In Urban League Seeks To Redirect Piano Police Participate In Civil Rights Movement National Night Out Activities By: George E. Curry - Since 1984 the City of The News NNPA Editor-in-Chief Piano Police Department has championed partici T>Ticn Obahnjoko, of DallBs, After successfully eradicating legal participated in the NAACP ACT- barriers that prevented African- pation by our All- SO competition at the national Ameiicans from enjoying basic rights America Community in convention from July 15-20. as U.S. citizens, the next phase of the the National Night Out Among 75 other medalists, civil rights movement must focus on initiative, a imique crime Obahnjoko was awanied a silver economic empowerment, says the and drug prevention medal in oratory* and a bronze event sponsored by the medal in dramatics. head of the National Urban League. "As we stand here today, this issue National Association of Obahnjoko is a member of the throughout Piano were invit Mcsquitc branch of the NAACP of economic inequality and poverty Town Watch. ed to join forces with Piano Youth Council. He is a senior at must be the new and defining issue of National Night Out is Police in the nation's largest Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and ci\Tl rights in the 21st century," said Marc H. Morial, president and CEO designed to heighten crime Performing Ans. of the National Urban League crime prevention awareness Marc H. Morial, president and CEO and drug prevention aware He received a gold medal in both orator>' and dramatics in of the National Uiban League. "The fight to sit United States House of ness; generate support and initiative: the local competition. giNing him a scat to the national com National Project Coordi petition at a lunch coimter was an important fight. The Representatives with only 33 dis- participation in local anti- ACT-SO, the national Academic, Cultural,Tcchnological and fight to be able to afford what was served at the sentions, and 98 to zero in the crime programs; strengthen nator Matt Peskin advised Scientific Olympics, was founded in 1978 and now hosts 25 cat limch counter is an even more important fig^t United States Senate. A signifi neighborhood spirit and National Night Out is "a egories in humanities, sciences, performing and \isual arts. today. And the fight to own the limch counter in cant accomplishment for civil police-community partner night for American to stand The program spans through the year, beginning in the fall the 21st century." rights in America," he said. ships; and, send a message to together to promote aware with planning and training for local competitions that take ness, safety and neighborhood place in April. The former mayor of New Orleans made an "Now, let me share this: This criminals that neighborhoods imity. It showcases the vital Panicqianis competed for finandal awards, college intern evangelical appeal in his keynote address to the victory which melded together are organized and fighting importance of police-commu ships and apprenticeships. To top off the honor, each of the 75 organization's national convention here. what I hope is going to be a new back. —. national medalists received a wireless laptop computer. coalition for civil rights. It nity parmerships and citizen "So we must focus anew on income and equal Saturday, July 29, 2006 Famous ACTSO alumni include rapper Kanyc ^cst, actress included Republicans and involvement in our fight to ity and poverty," he continued. "We must focus kicked off a slate of awareness Jada Pinkett-Smith, singcr/songwntcr Erykah Badu, filmmaker Democrats. It included the lead build a safer nation.." John Singleton and comedian'actor Anthony Anderson. anew on trying to close the wealth gap. I believe activities that culminated on ership of this nation's labor that for this generation, this generation of August 1 as neighborhoods National Night Out Page 9 organizations, as well as the lead Cheryl Richards, of the Dallas Americans, Black, White, Brown, Yellow, it is Convention & Visitors Bureau ership of this nation's business indeed our calling. It is indeed what we have been has been promoted from Vice organizations. And they stood up President, Member Services to anointed and asked to do." at the last minute to a small but Vice President, Strategic Morial was still upbeat after Congress and Out Of Africa AUiaucc^. dcterniincd group, llie pohte By; Erin Evaiu President Bush moved to enact legislation In this position, her responsibil way to describe them is inter- Africa is far behind the extending key provisions of the Voting Rights Act ities include setting the member venors. The street way to United States in relation to ship sales and semce standard for of 1965. describe them is just plain old- technology. the bureau, overseeing the pro "Because of your work and your advocacy, the duction of all member-based pub Currently, only three of 100 lications and maintaining the day- Voting Rights Aa extension got 390 votes in the Urban League Page 6 people have access to the Net to-day operations of the member in regions of West Africa. ser\'ices department. Since the Corporate Some critics feel that by less Parmership Program began two years ago, Richards has City Announces Finalists For Fire Chief ening the technology divide, recruited 10 corporate partners, bringing in an overall poverty will be eradicated. J310,000 in parmership dollars. And Director Of Homeland Security With all this said, in "Cheryl is a proven performer at the Dallas CVB and her new title enables the bureau to de\-clop a broader base of com Executive Director Bruce Glasscock today of Irving December 2005, U.N. munity and corporate support, which is instrumental in our announced the list of finalists for both the • Kevin McGee, Assistant Secretary General Kofi Annan goal of becoming a top-five leisure and meeting destination, recently vacated position of Fire Chief and Fire Chief, Prince William met with the World Summit on said Phillip J. Jones, presidenL'CEO of the Dallas Convention the newly created position of Director of County, Virginia the Information Society & Visitors Bureau. Lab, developed the computer Homeland Security. (WSIS) in Tunisia, Africa to Richards rtceiwd her bachelor's degree in journalism from • Mike Morgan, Assistant to help eradicate poverty in the Universit>' of North Texas. She is a member of several Fire Chief finalists are: (in alphabeti Fire Chief, Los Angeles discuss plans to close the tech underdeveloped nations. The community organizations mcludmg Dallas Fort Worth Area cal order) County, California nology gap between developed laptop costs 8100 and does Tourism Council, Public Relations Society of America, Press • Robert Acker, Interim Fire Chief, City of Director of Homeland nations and African nations. Club of Dallas, Dallas Community Police Awards Commincc, not rely on electricity to oper Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. amtmg several others. Piano Security finalists are: (in Tlie forum was not dominat ate. By turning its yellow • Steve Earley, Deputy Fire Chief, City of alphabetical order) ed by proposals to donate crank for 10 minutes, the lap Arthur E. Sykes, director of facil Riverside, California • Colonel Brian Attaway, money or send missionaries to top rims for 30 minutes. ities services at Eastficld College, • Hugo Esparza, Executive Deputy Fire Texas National Guard, Austin develop community access to Although I do believe that was awarded the 2006 Association Chief, City of Fort Worth • James Delaney, National the Internet, but by a one-kilo of Ph>-sical Plant Adminisu^tors the technology divide is a (APPA) Pacesetter Awani on July 9 • Michael Evitls, Assistant Fire Chief, City Finalists Announced Page 5 gram, green laptop computer. large part of the poverty in Honolulu, Hawaii at the Campus Nicholas Negroponte, co- dilemma in Africa, I also think of the Future awards reception. founder of the Massachusetts Sykes was awarded for his dedi it will take more than just Institute of Technology Media cation to the education facilities Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey, Out Of Africa Page 4 profesion for nearly ten years at Eastfiekl College. And National Cowboys Of Color Sykes is a graduate of the APPA Instimtc for Facilities Management Former Surgeon General and has completed Al'PA building Museum Saddle Up For A Special Day ^inussioning and fadlitics audit workshops. Sykes has serwd Circus, Cowb<^ and Rodeo Star as secretary for APPA's Central Region (CAPPA); received its Andre McCUdn Donates Costume to To Speak At UTD Aug. 24 highest honor, the Distmguishcd Member Award; and is a recip- Secretary for Health, on iem of the DFVC'APPA's President's Award. Museum; Museum Founder Jim Thursday, Aug. 24 to help kick He also icv.-cd on the 2001 APPA task force aimed at recruit Austin win be Honored as 'Guest ment of historically bUck coUe^s and univ-ersines. Ringmaster* at Circus Performance off the center's Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month First a^-arded in 1999. the Paccsener Award is designed to Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey and encourage further participaaon in APPA among those who haw activities. The talk, which is National Cowboys of Color Museum and already made significant contributions at the regional or chapter fi^e and open to the public, will Hall of Fame will be hosting a day ftill of level. Up to seven Pacesetter Awards may be m.-anlcd to mdivid- begin at 4 p.m. in the TI activities to celebrate the legacy of the nine Auditorium of UTD's """APPA .rthe association of choice seizing educational facilities teenth century black cowboys and pioneers Engineering and Computer professionals, representing more than 1,500 learning msatutions who traveled across and setUed in the vast Lompassmg owr 4,700 mdi«duals throughout the Umtcd Science South Building (Room territory west of the Mississippi River. States, Canada, and mtemaaonall)-. 2.102). Theirs is a history that is almost complete ly absent from the traditional story of the Satcher, currently interim INSIDE American West. president of the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atianta, 1 On Thursday, August 10, the day begins People In The News with a FREE party icom \ 1AM to High Dr. David SatcherWill Help will discuss the challenging 2 Communit>- Spotlight ... • Noon at the National Cowboys of Color Center Kick Off Sickle CeU issue of diversity in biomedical 2 research. Community Calendar ... • Museum, located at 3400 Mount Vernon Disease Awareness Month 3 Avenue in Fort Worth. Children Of All Activities As Surgeon General and Op-Ed 4 Ages^M are invited to meet Ringling Bros. Andre year-old Painter horse that The Sickle Cell Disease Assistant Secretary for Health, Education walked on his hind legs while 5 McClain, who be unveiling one of his elaborate Research Center at The Satcher led the U.S. Business Service Directory Andre rode him, and Wolf Department of Health and 7 costumes that will be donated to the Museum. Uruversity of Texas at Dallas Arts & Entertainment ... • Worn during the 133rd Edition of The Greatest Chaser, a 15-year-old CUTD) will host a talk by Dr. Human Services' effort to 8 Career Opportunities . • • • Show On Earths, the brilliant red, coimtry-and- Saddlebred competition horse. David Satcher, the 16th eliminate racial and ethnic dis 9 Fittingly, the costimie is also Sister Tarpley westem costume is adorned with lavish beadwork Sui^eon General of the United parities in health, an initiative 9 of two horses he trained and owned - Paint, a 9- States and a former Assistant Church Happening Speciat Day Page 8 4.9&10 Surgeon General To Speak Page 4 Church Directory Minority Opportunity News -The Gazette 6100 Ave K, Suite 105 (@Sprtng Creek Parkway) Piano, Texas 75074 I
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^3M Capital One Annual Charity Golf Classic Raises $120,000 For Boys & Girls Clubs Of Collin County More than 200 golfers from The event raised $120,000 for Alexander J. Keechle, senior wildest expectations last year services of the Boys & Girls need the positive direction we all over the country played in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin director of partnership develop with 575,000 for the Clubs. But Clubs. At two of our branches, provide. Thank you for travel the Third Annual Charity Golf County (BGCCC), which has ment for Capital One Auto this year, we really topped our we have waiting lists of himdreds ing to be with us today and for Classic, sponsored by Capital branches in McKinney, Frisco Finance and chairman of the goal, and we are so pleased to of children who desperately your enthusiasm." One, June 26 at Eldorado and Piano and serves more than BGCCC board of directors, also present 5120,000 to the Boys & Country Club in McKinney. 3,200 area children annually. chairs the annual tournament. Girls Clubs of Collin County," Keechle and Kyle Shilder, senior Shilder said during the closing vice president and chief operat ceremonies. ing officer of Capital One Auto Alford urged the crowd to Finance, made the check presen remember the purpose of the -'V,ri PM^irimitSS tation to Christina Alford, tournament, noting that BGCCC chief executive officer "although Collin County is jmm- II and executive director. regarded as one of the more "In our first year, we raised affluent counties in the nation, 525,000, then exceeded our there is still a great need for the
Dallas & Fort Worth have From left, Harry LMliusilierc, J'iaito City Council Member;John McGrane, Director of Finance; Christina Alford, chief executive officer and executive director of Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County; Lee something In common: Dunlapt Piano City Council Member; and Rod Hogan, Executive Director; on the course at Eldorado Country Club for the 2006 Capital One Charity Golf Classic befitting BGCCC the Trinity Railway Express.
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Page 2 • August 03 - August 09,2006 • Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette I'isil Oin \\'tl>\itf .ll wivtv..M()\ I h*( tnzilU-.cmn Op-Ed The Outsourcing Of America The Black Hair Care Tragicomedy Paul $8.85 hourly wage the U.S. gov- reapmg record profits through eriunent says it takes to keep a By: James Clingman - build their businesses and create and no matter where you are in outsourcing at the same time NNPA Columnist Hailey wealth for their families. Oh the country, you can find a family of four out of poverty. their tax payments are dwin The saddest part about this yeah, we still get to look good, Black owned store from which The overall U.S. poverty rate dling. From 1945 to 2000 the issue is the fact that we could see and we are quite wiUing to pay to purchase your products. increased for the fourth straight share of income taxes paid by this one coming. Now that it has Americans are the largest for it, but is looking good better year (to 12.7%) in 2005. Sixty corporations dropped from 35% hit its mark, right between our Now these suggestions are consumers of goods on this than "doing good" - for your percent of such workers are to 10%. Companies that move eyes, maybe the pain will be not coming from an expert in planet, and for whatever rea self? women, and most are people of jobs overseas can reinvest those severe enough not only to get the industry; there are folks son, black people are this color. All of which makes me profits there and pay no U.S. our attention but also to hold The three questions again who know much more about country's consumption over- wonder what kind of debate income taxes; or, they can repa our attention long enough for us come to mind: What? So what? this than I. Call upon them and achievers, purchasing con Congress could possibly be triate the money and pay only to rally our forces and fight Now what? At tliis stage, since get their ideas; use them as sumer goods at per capita rates having about raising the mini 5.25% federal tax. back. The Black Hair Care we have ignored the "so what?" consultants to help recapture a higlT-i than any other ethnic mum wage. Industry (BHCI) has, once stage, we must deal with the portion YOUR market. Do group. So I thought I'd give a I've heard all the argiunents The quahty of jobs and the again, become a hot topic "now what?" What are Black everything it takes to hold on little consumer quiz this week justifying tax cuts, but I chal security of jobs in the United among folks other than Koreans. people going to do, if anything, to what is probably the last ves by asking a question: What do lenge anyone to explain to me States is changing right under about this situation? On the tige of an industry developed Levi's jeans. Fig Newton cook how a U.S. corporation should Now that an investigative doc our noses. In 1970 the biggest video, there are calls for boy and maintained by Black peo ies, Radio Flyer wagons. Huffy get a tax break for outsourcing a umentary has been produced U.S. corporation was General cotts, which could be done sim ple. bicycles, merchandise from call center job to India. about the industry, obviously Motors. Working there and at ply by buying your products at It is, quite frankly, shameful, Old Navy, Mattel. The Gap, So what do we do? Our shocking Black people once other large manufacturing com Black owned stores that get their as I think of the great brothers Abercrombie& Fitch and clothes, our cars, our electronic again, maybe some of us will panies meant good wages, products through Black owned and sisters I teach about in my Tommy Hilfiger all have in gadgcts-none of them are made resolve to do something to health care and a pension for chaimels of distribution. Oops, I Black Entrepreneurship class, common? in this country and most of us reclaim at least a portion of that employees. Today the largest almost forgot; we don't have seem ok with that. Like so vertical market. After all, the last that we have allowed this to The answer is that none of U.S. corporation is Wal-Mart very many of those, do we? many issues in this country, time I checked, no one is using happen. Nothing against the these products are currently and the environment for work change is dependent on us Black hair care products except But, we do have some, so let's Koreans for taking care of their manufactured in the United ers is completely different. The becoming informed first and Black folks. start there. We also have a rela business and beating us out of States. That's right. Tommy average salary of a Wal-Mart involved second. tively new organization, called our own game, but are they Hilfiger doesn't want us in his employee is SI8,000, the com The documentary discloses BOBSA, the Black Owned really that much smarter than We can start by encouraging clothes and they're being made pany turns over 70% of its information, none of which was Beauty Supply Association (see we are? Are they more capable Congress to pull the United by a little girl in China who employees in their first year, and news to BHCI insiders, about bobsa.org or call 650 357 0073). of running this business than States out of world trade pacts makes $6 a day. Still wanna buy most Wal-Mart employees have the ownership of stores and dis Every venture begins with a first we are? Are they that much such as NAFTA and the World that shirt? no benefits. tribution of hair products sought step, so our "now what?" step better at marketing to our peo Trade Organization. We can and bought by Black people. Our coimiry is outsourcing must be taken from where we ple than we? Oh, it's about the In his book about the out also limit the number of tempo The main point of the report products (and as a direct result, are, with what we have, and with money isn't it? It always is. Do sourcing of U.S. jobs, Take This rary work visas for high-skilled centered on the fact that outsourcing jobs) at an alarm whoever will go. If Black people they have more money than Job and Ship It, Senator Byron foreign workers. TTiese folks take Koreans own and control, and I ing rate. It is estimated that 2.8 are serious about slowing down we? Or, is it that they use their Dorgan (D-N.D) asserts "mov jobs from Americans in the do mean control, the over million manufacturing jobs the Korean Black Hair Care money collectively to help their ing jobs to China and nmning short nm, and then return home whelming majority of the distri have been lost since President Express and revving up an eco group a lot more than we do? profits through the Cayman to make future offshore out bution and sale of Black hair Bush took ofBce, many of them nomic engine of our own in this Islands to avoid taxes under sourcing easier for U.S. compa care products, which includes Now we're getting to meat of because corporations have industry, we had bener get busy mines American workers and nies. We can also demand that shampoos, conditioners, oils and this issue, right? We can come shipped them to countries such buying from one another, threatens our future." call centers operating overseas creams, and those fashionable up with all the excuses and rea as China, which is creating a expanding the Black charmels of Dorgan states further that reveal their locations through hairpieces our sisters love to sons for being behind in a race booming manufacturing indus distribution we already have, about 750,000 U.S. jobs have caller id. Finally, education is wear. that only Black people ran in try on the backs of its poorly- creating investment pools to been lost via NAFTA, and the the long term solution to out for years, but we catmot truth paid workers. This outsourcing Some Black folks have seen build warehouses and wholesale three largest imports from sourcing. Our country must fully say that we are conscious is no longer limited to blue col this coming since the 1980s, facihties, and all the other things Mexico are autos, auto parts, develop a highly-skilled techni ly distiu-bed enough, collective lar jobs as call center reps, especially if in light of the infa it take to become "players" once and electronics, all of which dis cal workforce that compels com enough in our thinking, and accountants, software engi mous but prophetic comments again. place high-skilled and high pay panies to hire the best people for willing to make the sacrifices neers—even X-ray techni by then Revlon executive, Irving ing American jobs. Even Fig the job. The best people that live BOBSA is advocating for necessary to do what other cians—are losing their jobs as Bottner, and the subsequent Newtons are now imported from here. those changes and more, but it groups do to build their wealth. corporations look for low-wage "funeral" and boycott of Revlon Mexico. We have gone from a needs help from you, the con Watch the video and you will workers in countries such as So the next time you buy Products headed by Jesse $1.3 billion surplus with Mexico sumer, on two fix)nts. BOBSA see how it's done, just in case India and China. those jeans or that bicycle or eat Jackson. Man, where is Jesse in 1994 to a $45 billion deficit. needs you to become a working you have forgotten. those fig newtons, think about now? We sure could use another Meanwhile, the jobs being member and supporter, and it The most unfathomable thing where they were made and who funeral. I end with this challenge. created in the United States about the outsourcing of needs you to commit to redirect Make a commitment and then made them. And think about Nevertheless, as we looked on, often are low-wage jobs that American jobs is U.S. taxpayers ing your spending. In addition, if follow through on that com what economy your dollars are and in some cases collaborated don't offer health coverage or directly fund the corporations you are serious, you should mitment to purchase Black supporting. Odds are its not in the demise of Black control of ensure any retirement security. that outsource through tax locate every Black hair care manufactured hair care prod this one. an industry that brags about Nearly one-quarter of the breaks! We actually subsidize- the products store in your area and ucts from Black owned outlets. Madame Walker, Annie "IXirnbo- nation's workers labor in jobs movement of jobs to other Paul Hailey can be reached at ask the owners to support Let's write a nappy endi^ to Malone, Anthony Overton, S.B. that generally pay less than the countries. Corporations are BOBSA by becoming members. this tragicomedy. One more ediior{§:iMonTheGazctte.com Fuller, and many other Black From that effort a nationwide thought: Don't envy the hair hair care pioneers, the Koreans database can be developed and that Brandy wears; buy your have used the past 20 years or so Where Do You Want To Go Today? posted on BOBSA's Web site, own, from your own. PubUsher's Office: Editorial Department: Phone: (972) 516-2992 Phone: (972) 516-2992 Fighting Childhood Obesity Fax: (972) 509-9058 Fax:(972)516-4197 By: Marian Wright Edelxnan - time of the increased health around the issue, the three Email: [email protected] NNPA Columnist Email: [email protected] risks that come with being over largest soft drink companies Former President Bill weight. The most pressing one, recently agreed to new volun Entertainment Department; Clinton and Arkansas Governor Sales Department: cardiovascular disease, remains tary limits on the types of Phone: (972) 509-9049 Mike Huckabee are from differ Phone: (972) 509-9049 the leading killer in America, drinks they'll distribute in ent political parties, but they've Email: [email protected] and if the trends in childhood schools. They'll now focus on Fax: (972) 509-9058 teamed up on a new campaign: obesity continue experts predict providing milk, 100 percent Email: [email protected] Website: www.MonTheGazette.com battling childhood obesity. The they could cut two to five years juice, and bottied water to ele American Heart Association off the average American lifes mentary and middle school and the Clinton Foundation pan. students, with a few other have parmered to create the low-calorie choices like diet Alliance for a Healthier There are many reasons ? sodas or sports drinks added Generation, and together with childhood obesity is on the rise. r« bnlMiw »< kwM*H* for older students. This may Governor Huckabee, the For one, American children are [mr.iiVAi be just one piece of the puz Alliance is dedicated to stop immersed in the same "super- 6100 Avenue K, Suite 105 • Piano, Texas 75074 zle, but advocates are hoping ping the rise in childhood obe size me" culture that snares as more people become aware Special Projects Advisory Board: sity by 2010 and teaching all adults, surrounded by high- Jim Bochum of the current risks to chil Paul Hailey John Dudley WHlieWaoiey children about the importance calorie, high-fat food that's Myrtle Hightmoer Cory Rodrigua-Andmtm dren's health, more and more Published By of good nutrition and physical plentiful, cheap, and often Contriburijiy Writers Frtd Moses B. J. Williams industries, schools, restau Minoriry Opportunity News, Inc. activity. Black parents and all served in unrealistically big por Justin Jones Annie Dickson Dernse Upchurch rants, and communities will parents need to join this fight to tions. Today's children and Ruth Ferguson CecU Starks Barbara Simpkins, teenagers are also less likely make positive changes like LaKeesha Joe protect our children's health. BenThomas than past generations to spend this one that will add up to Advisory Board Committees:' What's the issue? Experts free time nmning around out make a big difference for Production America's children.. Paul Hailey Public Relations Program Micy estimate 16 percent of doors and more likely to spend Robert Booker Piatttmg and Development American children are current it on the couch watching televi Even with these kinds of Impkmmtation Annie Kcloon, CHAISPCRSON ly overweight—more than 11 sion or playing video games, A»»l«t»iitVicc-l laxsra changes in children's environ Erin Evans Cedl Sutb, CHAiitrtRsoN - ,. , million. They're especially often with snacks and sodas FJuiardl)ttoqy-m''PnaJiirBcy'Gihson,yr ments, the biggest influence Qualxty Aisurance alarmed because just like for right next to them. Even in their habits will come from Photography Business Growth MyrteHi^jK«w.oww«isoN American adults, these num schools have been blamed as Referral Coty Rodriguez the same place it always has: Shirley Demus Tarpley Patrick "PJ" Johnson bers are rising rapidly: The rate part of the problem. Many dis John Dudley, CHAHtPUtsoN BenTbomu Home. Parents have always Laquisha Hosley has doubled for children over tricts have cut back on gym Ronald Coleman DistributJon: been the ones to tell their fr wtoant Associate Editor the 25 years, and tripled for time and even recess. The qual children to eat more green Keith Rock Jonathan Lockhart teenagers. Some adults may see ity of school meals and easy ]>llhUfii8t vegetables or get some fresh Roberta Johnson a heavy child as a sign of a availability of snacks and soft Cheryl Jackson Brad McMillan air. We know our beautiful healthy eater, or might think of drinks in many school vending MON-Vw fUwtttawmw'wrwpontfciity lor un»o»ctt»dm«toTialifKlrMWM the right «dit «nd mik« ippropriats revMons. children come in all shapes weight as mostly cormected to machines have been some of and sizes, but by being aware looks. But we need to be the first targets in the new war of the serious health risks Is the sky clearest on the day It is most blue? reminded that there are serious on child obesity, and one of the some overweight children do risks for some overweight chil places there's already been While you ponder that thought wc would like to announce that Minority Opportunity News, Inc., face and the long-term value dren that go far beyond teasing progress. formerly a Dallas based renaissance community tabloid, founded in 1991. has relocated lo Piano, Tbxaa of a balanced diet and regular and changed our name lo MON-TTw Gazette. In addition lo mov- _^-~ on the playground. A number of school districts exercise for all children, we ing our offices to Piano, our editorial coverage has also shifted to ^^™ Diseases once associated only and state legislatures are push can help make sure all our encompass Dallas' Notlhern Conidor. The Northern Conidor is with adults, such as Type 2 dia ing to improve the health con children grow up to be the clearly the fastest ^growing region in TVtxas, if not in America. betes and high blood pressure, tent of school breakfasts and healthiest they can be. MON-The Gazette believes thai the engine lo continue this v_r_^ ,__ J'^^-^rj' VasB^ are on the rise at younger and lunches and ban or limit the Making healthy food and growth is the airport expansion in McKinncy, which is the largest ^=. younger ages. Overweight chil unhealthy products children exercise part of family life is and most visible of many area opportunities. As always, and tnic ^i dren are also estimated to have are able to buy instead of the right place to start—and a 70 percent chance of being lo Uadition, MON-The Gazette will be there carving a world of opportunity lor those seeking to meals, cutting down on the will be good for many adults overweight adults. So for many provide quality services. Should you dare to expand your quest for economic parity outside the number of children who right too! Teaching good habits to children, this may be more than southern region or jusi want to know what is going on up north- now grab a candy bar and soda children early can have life just a "chubby" phase they'll Think of MON-The Gazette as your paper of opportunity! from the machine in the hall long consequences, and someday outgrow. Instead, they MON-TTw OaztfM tom0y kUnaity Opportunity News, was founded July, 1991 ,by Jim Bochum and Thunnan R. JOOM way and call that "lunch." In someday our children—and' may be getting set up for a life grandchildren—will thank us. response to growing pressure \isil Our nih.sili.tt ivtvw.M()M/u'(,a:ette.cani Minority Opportunity News • T%e Gazette • August 03 - August 09,2006 • Page 3
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Out Of Africa Page 1 for Windows XP offered in the half of children in the coimtry process," the embassy said in a Sunday technology to eradicate it. country after isiZulu. were out of school to bring in statement. "For the people of Education Ministries... 9:30 a.m. A computer won't provide Ethiopia—The drought- more money for their house Cabinda, this memorandum is Worship Celebration... 11:00 am. food for a hungry family or a related food shortages in areas hold. 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'Memorandum of Worship Sam * Sunday School 9:30am * Worship Ham computer technology, be required from mid-August in Angolxi—On August 1, sepa Understanding' signed in Wednesday Night Prayer & Bible Study 7PM Microsoft has made its some of the areas now experi ratists signed a peace deal to end Angola's southern port city of "HTiere Jesus Is Lord andVou are always #1" Setswana Language Interface encing sharp declines in water the 29-year civil war, but several Vamibe, Pack available to the area. This availability," according to the dissenting members of the inde technology will allow the report. pendence group vowed to con Windows XP operating system Uberia—Neariy 15,000 chil tinue fighting. to translate from English to dren between the ages of 5-18 "The United States strongly ere are Setswana, the second language will return to school. More than supports the Cabindan peace 4. 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Ihige 4 'August 03 - August 09, 2006 • Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette I isit OiirlU'hsiteAt ivwtv.MO\"nn.'(iazetti:c A***te«LteM^«i^ ••I wm wtm Business Directory To Advertise Call 972-606-7498 Piano Businesses Reap Profits From Cash In Their Trash CoMPUTHR SERVICES Local businesses are literally Kevin Crawford. and demolition recycling pro mented both single-stream and finding "cash in their trash" The North Texas ToUway gram represents the opportunity organic recycling this year. In through their participation in Authority recycles paper, card for diversion and reuse of addition to the cost savings of G various recycling programs board, bottles and cans through source-separated construction over $1,000 annually, owner •S u m m e r S f> c i a t supported through the City's the City's single-stream recy materials such as concrete, Jurgen Mahneke indicates "it's Commercial Diversion cling program. A monthly trash wood and metal. Over 100 var the right thing to do for our disposal savings of about S230 ious grocery stores, restaurants, environment!" $49. Q 5' Department. Virus fiamovai^ will result in armual savings over corporate and school cafeterias And Up "Diversion" refers to divert The City of Piano is unique in P*a£isvi/ortJ KQfDOVOls Software Ufi€lates ing materials fi-om the landfill $2,700. (31 PISD locations) and other that it employs five commercial Data f?ecot/erv Softvsfare Suftfjort VS/ireless Security by reducing, reusing or recy "The potential for significant specialty shops participate in the diversion coordinators. Two N&t\WGrH SufSftort System-Ploamm mttti mrtCleaning mU€tit*cntml S10 for cling them. Piano's ly reducing our solid waste dis City's organic recycling pro coordinators cover the City's pfeH-up ana tt^lwry s^r^fum. 1 '•aoo-a66-8T'4a Commercial Diversion team is posal costs certainly played a gram. By taking these recy- general businesses, two target Call Today F^or a f^fi^lE Diagnos&s.'ff charged with increasing the role in our decision to partici clables out of its waste stream, a construction and demolition £moctiin«t9 Ttysttiba Comfyacj Dell HP company can reduce its waste C3 Coinput«r Cori»Lilttnu. Inc. City's diversion rate through pate in this unique recycling companies, while another sup 2828 Foreat L«n* St«. 1199. OallM*. T»x«« 7S234 marketing of several busines5 disposal charges. ports the Piano Independent M4-432-032e (MAin) / 1-BOO-See-0744 (Toll Fr**) / 314-432-0337 (Fax> program," said Joey Phillip, wsvsv cc3conEuttina coim. recycling programs including General Manager of Krispy "The most expensive way to School District, institutions and office paper, single-stream, Kreme Donuts. Phillip's restau dispose of waste is trash," says churches. INSURANCE organic as well as construction rant is able to reduce its trash Andrea Allston, a commercial "In light of rising gasoline and demolition. service level saving his shop over diversion coordinator for the prices and other operating costs, LABYRINTH INSURANCE SERVICES S600 per month, translating into City's Sustainability and Piano Wal-Mart Supercenter businesses are looking for ways Let us guide you through the maze Store #3482 expects annual savings of over $7,000 annually. Environmental Services to reduce their overhead and savings of over $40,000 due to Businesses which generate a Department. "The cost of recy administrative expenses," says Business InstimiKo Kxccutivc Insunmcc Science & Techtioloyy (iciicral I.iabiljiy Dtrcttors & Ot'ilccrs Lifcscicncc implementation of organic large amoimt of cardboard, bot- cling 8 yards of recyclables for Ms. Allston. Atiio Enipioymcm Practice tiirt>ility Phamiaccuiicah recycling. "Prior to oi^anic des and cans may choose the per month is $52.13, while the For a free business waste I'ropcrl) Fiduciun' Lubiliiy CtMnpultT COnsultanIs recycling, the store's trash single-stream recycling pro cost of disposing 8 yards of trash stream analysis by a commercial Workers Comp. Crime Cwnputcr Mtg. compactor was serviced once a gram, which mirrors the recy per month is $122.90 - 58% less diversion coordinator to see if l-'nibrciia FiUcIit> Biotech noloyy week - now it's serviced once a cling services offered to Piano to recycle." your business has "cash in the Contact us: 469-366-68V0 PhoncorCell: 214-243-6225 month!," said Store manager residents. Piano's construction The Bavarian Grill imple trash" call 972-769-4150. Take Advantage Of The Texas Sales Tax Holiday O I I. 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Real Estate Needs. Stock Investments Declining Among Blacks Residential & Commercial For nearly a decade, Ariel resources and diversity programs whites. Blacks also contribute with only a traditional pension Selling • Buying • Leasing Capital Management and for Schwab. less to their retirement accounts plan decreased from 40 percent New • Pre-Owned • Luxury Homes Charles Schwab Corp. have The percentage of higher- monthly (the median monthly in 1992 to 24 percent in 2004, studied the investing habits of income blacks with stock invest contribution is 5254 for black according to the Employee E-moi for MLS Listings @ blacks who earn more than ments is trending downward employees compared with S306 Benefit Research Institute. 550,000 a year. from a high of 74 percent in for whites). "All across America corporate glocarter21 @junoxom The results of this year's sur 2002 to 64 percent this year. The Some blacks may have less pension fiinds are being frozen 214941-7780 vey concerned both compa number of higher-income whites saved because they are counting and many government pension nies. with stock investments stands at on getting a pension, the survey systems are underfunded," Ihe Carter Group It found that many blacks are 83 percent, virtually unchanged found. points out Mellody Hobson, Rodney & Gtorio Girter, Realtors counting on getting a pension since the first year of the jointly In the latest investor survey, president of Ariel, a black- North Garland High & UNT Groduare to live on in retirement. Or sponsored suirvey in 1998. two-thirds of employed blacks ~ owned Chicago-based institu Qayton E. Bennett, Realtors they expect to hve off the equi Ariel and Schwab have a vest compared with about half of tional money management firm PIm, IX 75075 972-612-2007 ty in their home or income ed interest in pushing the merits employed whites — work for and mutual fund company. "It's from investment properties. of stock market investing. But organizations with a traditional a national crisis that will hit Some hope to start a small that doesn't mean they aren't on pension plan. Far more blacks blacks especially hard because business, which will then help to something. than whites surveyed (44 per we've all bought into the prom finance their retirement. None of us can afford to count cent versus 25 percent) have a ise." Increasingly missing from on just one type of retirement job in government, which is The investor survey also their retirement plans are pot — be it a pension, real estate more likely to offer pensions. found that three times the num CNS investments in stocks or bonds. or the prospect of running a But there is no assurance that ber of blacks versus whites (29 Securities, LLC "Black investors have profitable small business. the benefits for a traditional percent versus 10 percent) say Individual and Business Retirenieiit Planning • Financial Planning focused on real estate and have Blacks have far less money pension plan won't be changed they plan to start a business not incorporated the stock saved in retirement accounts Tax Strategies • Protection Planning for the worse or taken away. Just after they retire. Investment Planning market to the same degree as than whites. The median look at the corporate world. "People think a business is Resident of Collin County for over 15 years their white coimterparts," said amount saved is 559,000 for Among families with an their brass ring so they don't Michael A. Simmons, MBA LisaToppin, director of human blacks versus $93,000 for employment-based plan, those need to save," Hobson said. Registered Representative 1651 North Collins, Suite 160 • Richardson, TX 75080 Finalists Announced Page 1 Coimty, Colorado be brought to Piano to be Director of Homeland Consultant, Emergency • Shane Stovall, Project interviewed by an assessment Security is expected to be at 972-437-5449 F 972-644-3111 Preparedness, Palm Coast, Manager, General Physics panel on September 1, 2006. work in Piano by October 1, [email protected] Florida Corporation, New Port Richey, The finalists for Director of 2006. 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Bullock - callers were favored over Afincan- The Afiican-American tester was Alabama, Florida, Georgia, appointment with me. But once criminate against you just based NNPA National Correspondent As the one-year anniversary American callers," the report told that she would have to pay Teimessee and Texas, and they saw me in person they came on the sound of your voice over of Hurricane Katrina said. showed instances ofWhite testers up with some excuse.They didn't the telephone," Baugh said. approaches August 29, dis "Yes, people do use the tele being offered free televisions and say, *No, we don't rent to Black While Baugh says Black and placed Americans from phone as a screening device in partially refiinded security people' but they came up with Hispanic people in the U.S. are Louisiana and the Gulf Coast many, many businesses," Baugh deposits. But those offers were some 'unquote' legitimate discriminated against heavily have been slowly rebuilding said. not extended to Black testers, excuse," Baugh said. because of their voice, he also their lives and looking for a Shanna Smith, president and who were often saddled with He found the questions fix)m makes it very clear that linguis place to call home. CEO of the Washington-based additional administrative fees the landlords varied, depending tic profiling is not even limited that were non-refundable. to just those groups. While Katrina's Black victims NFHA, said the organization's on the voice they heard, but shop the housing market, call report on "Housing Discrimin Baugh, an African-American Baugh, who flawlessly uses three "People should not feel they ing realtors and potential land ation Against Hurricane Katrina man, started studying the prac different voices—a "Latino ren need to mask their linguistic lords, one thing may be stand Survivors" showed repeated bias tice of linguistic profiling after his dition, modified African- background," he said. "The ing between them and their in a number of areas, including own personal experience when American rendition and standard United States should be the new homes even before an Black testers not getting return he was looking for an apartment English"—always kept the open •most linguistically tolerant appointment is made or paper phone calls, and being quoted in the San Francisco Bay Area. ing line the same, "Hello, I'm nation on the face of the earth work filled out—their voice. higher rent prices and security "I was calling various landlords calling about the apartment you because our citizens come from deposits. have advertised in the paper," he everywhere. And because of the It's called linguistic profiling. to go look at apartments and in would say. fact that all of our ancestors A study of five states done by "In Birmingham, a White 8150 for the security deposit and about two or three cases, I got had to go through a transition the National Fair Housing tester was told that a $150 secu a $25 application fee for each there and they told me there had "It's exactly the same phrase. where English was not their Alliance and linguistics expert rity deposit and S25 per adult applicant. The Afiican-American been some mistake and the The only thing I've done there is mother tongue... You should be John Baugh revealed in 66 per application fee would be waived hurricane survivor was also told apartments had already been modi^' the intonation. So it isn't free to speak in whatever way is cent of phone tests adminis for her as a Hurricane Katrina that she would have to make rented. And it just didn't seem like I used the word ain't or be or comfortable for you and your tered by White and Black victim. She was also told she three times the rent to qualify for right to me and I speculated that anything. Even if you use a cer fellow citizens don't misjudge testers inquiring about housing needed to make 2.5 times the the apartment," the report stated. they didn't realize I was African- tain kind of intonation, it is possi you." as Katrina survivors, "White rent to qualify for the apartment. The testing took place in American when they made the ble that somebody might dis Urban League Page 1 launch a national effort aimed at ed. "Our PoHcy Institute is now music can't hear it in their remove this word from our others not to use it if we pre fashioned obstructionists. And ending poverty and building in the process of developing the homes. They can't hear it in the vocabulary because it's not tend somehow it is a term of they stood up at the last minute wealth. opportunity compact agen neighborhoods. We've got to acceptable. And we can't expect endearment. It isn't." and sought to hijack the Voting "We are going to bring our mes da...We want to develop con Rights Act with 40-year old sage of jobs and housing, business crete public policy proposals worn out arguments." development and financial literary that operationalize with specifics our thoughts about He added, "But the story that to communities across the nation; how to close the economic I think is more important to tell hold Town Hall meetings, have divide in America. tonight is the way this broad workshops, highlight the very coalition came together, the important work the Urban He also hopes that African- business roundtable, and the League affiliates," Morial said. Americans will respond to AFL-CIO, the NAACP, the Looking to the next presiden another call. No Limit Women's Expo tial election, Morial says he is "Recently in New York, there Urban League; conservatives, Presented by liberals, moderate Democrats inviting all presidential candi was a man charged with a hate and Republicans. When you get dates to appear before delegates crime. He committed an act of .^' WMS Unlimited 98 votes in the U.S. Senate, at next year's national conven violence while uttering an ugly i you've got some kind of coali tion in St. Louis. racial epithet. His defense was "By asking early, we will not that this racial epithet, the 'n' August 12, 2006, 10am—6pm tion for civil rights in America." "Ai word, had now become so Piano CoziTentioxi Centre '%j He hopes that coalition can be tolerate any excuses of schedul ''^/i mainstream, so common in its '^ mobilized to increase the mini ing conflicts," Morial said. "So 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy, Piano, TX 75074 usage that it was no longer a mum wage, which has not been let the word go forth." Benefiting Conunnnity Partners of Dallas derogatory term." raised from $5.15 in 10 years. More important than the invi tation, Morial said, is that the • But Morial strongly disagrees. FREEADMISSION •*We have to send a message National Urban League will to people that work is valued," "Now, I want you to join me make a radical departiu-e from For exhibitor and sponsorship informatioui Morial explained. "If we want in a personal and collective how it mteracted with political visitiwww.nolixnitexpo.com or call (972)898-5882 them to value work, work must pledge. We've got to remove the candidates in the past. compensate them in a fashion 'n' word from our private con where they can afford to, at "We are going to work to versations," he said. "It is ugly least, pay some bills." change the conversation with and it is despicable. And if we don't want it to appear in Moving beyond the minimum those that are going to lead the music, then people who make ^ .iP ''* wage issue, Morial pledged to country in this fashion," he stat split Chicken Breast County Post or Pilgrim's Pride Jumbo Freshwater Shrim 1,^15 cL..$6.9flb Right mm. THIS AD VALID WED., AUG. 2 THRU TUES., AUG. 8, 2006. Copyright 2006. Kroger Texas L.P. 'Where applicable, $10 addidoiul pnrdiaae exdode* aladwHc bevenge*, lobwco prodocu. pbarmacr, booth KTvicn, (nd or other iienu excluded by law. Page 6 * August 03 - August 09,2006 * Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette I'isit (hit-Website .It u:iviv..M()\"I'lu(iu:ctii\cinii mmm Email Hntertainment News And Events to EntertainmenKaJVionTheGazene. com "Vm India.Arie Says Positive Outlook Damon Dash Teams With Robert Took Years Of Soul Searching Deniro's Tribeca Films By; Nekesa Mumbi Moody because they're dealing with the Understanding life's lessons has Mogul Damon Dash has an intensive 17-day manhimt. When India.Arie broke up surface." been a focal point of India's music teamed with Tribeca He became involved in a mas with what she thought would be India's ability to dig deep paid ever since her debut album, Productions partners Robert sive shoot-out with police, her lifetime love, she was sad, off big commercially _ it earned "Acoustic Soul," in 2001. It DeNiro and Jane Rosenthal to wounding nine officers before angry, confused and hurt _ and the Grammy winner her first No. 1 earned her seven Grammy nomi produce a drama based on the surrendering. spent the next four years album debut last week, with sales nations and eventually went dou life of convicted murderer, Larry In 1987, Davis was acquitted unleashing her emotions throu^ of more than 160,000. In addition, ble platinum, while the second Davis. on all counts of attempted mur her songs. "Testimony," her third album, has album, "Voyage to India," went Davis became infamous in der for firing on the officers, but But those who pick up her lat garnered mainly positive reviews. gold and earned her two 1986 at the age of 19, when the was convicted of possession of est album, " 'Testimony, Vol. 1: Grammys. NYPD launched one of the an illegal weapon and sentenced life & Relationship," won't hear India's success has been a grad largest manhunts in the history to 5-15 years in prison. In 1991, parole in 2016. According to any of the bitterness she once ual one. Songs like "Video" and of New York state. Davis was he was convicted for murdering representatives for Dash, the harbored. Instead, in v/hat has her latest single, "I Am Not My accused of murdering at least six a Bronx drug dealer. studio and producers are final become India.Arie's philosophy, Hair," have garnered some radio drug-dealers and led police on Davis becomes eligible for izing a deal with a writer. she manages to find the positive, play, but she's definitely not the even in a devastating split. kind of artist who gets heavy atten Monica To Release New Album This Fall Instead of songs about a no-good tion from mainstream outiets _ man or falling into despair, India which is fine by her. Monica is getting autobio upbeat jams — the dance track good representation of where sings about the power of forgive graphical on her new album, "Everytime Tha Beat Drop" is I'm from," Monica, an "It's cool to hear my songs on ness, the appreciation of a past "The Making of Me." The disc, Atlanta resident, said in a the radio," she says. "But for me, relationship and even learning to which will be out Sept. 19, is the recent statement. "We all just that's just a way to get more peo love being alone. want to dance and have fun. ple to have the option of choosing first record from the R&B singer This is what I live. What I "If you don't learn your les my music." since 2003's "After the Storm." Producers and artists who col dance to. What I listen to sons, then you are only hurting "I keep trying to explain to peo "I want my music to be a con laborated with Monica include when I'm in my car. So I yoiu^elf," says the 30-year-old ple, it's not about being unscathed. tribution ^d I want the people Dem Franchize Boyz, Missy thought, "Why wouldn't I sing singer, sporting a newly shorn I'm not imscathed. That's the who love me on Earth and in Elliott and Jermaine Dupri. over it?'" haircut. dumbest thing I ever heard. heaven to be proud of who I am, "For the sake of being a better Obviously Tve been heartbroken. and I want to be proud of myself, According to J Records, the Monica, who made her person, I took that relationship We all know what that feels like," and I don't want to look back and album will delve into some of singing debut when she was and relationships in general and she says. "But the thing about it is say, "Oh God, why did I say that?"" the 25-year-old singer's more just a teen, is best known for just looked at it fix>mever y angle that I chose to take the time to dive she says. "I want to always be painful moments, including the the hits "Angel of Mine," for three years, and wrote a really deep to understand the les classy and honest and I always suicide of an ex-boyfriend. But the first single. "Don't Take It Personal" and whole bunch of songs about it," son instead of sitting on the sur want to have fun with music, and the album also includes some "'Beat Drop,' for me, is a real "The Boy Is Mine." she says. "I think when people face and blaming. I don't want to if I can't really express who I am write those songs that are really be bitter. I want to learn how to through my music, then it's not Stevie Wonder, 2 Others Win Freedom Awards bitter and people are bitter, ii^s love better and better and better." really fun anymore." The French physician who the museum announced. He founded Doctors Without foimded the nonprofit Doctors Steve Harvey To Host Bermuda Music Fest Borders, civil ri^ts leader Joseph Without Borders, which sends Lowery and entenainer Stevie volunteer medical personnel to Actor/comedian Steve Harrcy Manhattans featuring Gerald Wonder were named Tuesday as underdeveloped countries and will host the 11th annual Alston & Blue Lovene, Harold recipients of the National Civil other trouble spots around the Bermuda Music Festival, to be Melvin's Blue Notes and The Rights Museum's 2006 Freedom world. held October 4-7 at spots Trammps. Exclusive Bermuda Awards. Lowery, a co-founder with throughout the island. Music Festival package rates start The annual awards will be King of the Southern Christian Performers booked for the event at SI,288 per person for four- given • out by the museum at a Leadership Conference and co- include Gladys Knight, Maze day/three-night stays based on banquet Oct. 17. founder of the Black Leadership featuring Frankie Beverly, double occupancy and include air Bernard Kouchner, a former Forum, will receive the museum's Charlie Wilson of The Gap fare, hotel accommodations, and minister of health for France, will National Freedom Award. the 1985 USA for Afiica cam Band, India.Arie, Teena Marie general admission to festival receive the museum's Wonder, a Grammy Award paign, will receive the museum's and Anthony Hamilton. Also on events. Visit www.bermudamu- International Freedom Award, winner and driving force behind Lifetime Achievement Award. hand will be The Original sicfestival.com. OH SHU HOW! SMIRNO Tlcktht ire iwilibla at aU: isys. Fiesta and Tower Records. 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Ingram, One Family, One God, One Great live for. James 4:14; John 10:10) If Word for every circumstance in your Find out information on getting Presiding Prelate of the 10th Joy." We will Fast and Pray each I can help somebody as I pass along, life today (Psalm 121:1-2) Faith Financial Aid, finding a mentor, Episcopal Distria of the AME Wednesday; and we will have Bible then my living shall not be in vain and power come fay hearing and Church will be our speaker. For more Study eadi Thursday. From the monthly calendar and internships. Gain knowledge (Luke 10:33-34; Psahn 124:8) We obeying the Word of God. (Romans information, please call the church @ August 5ih: The SL Paul Family, of Full Gospel Holy Temple, on writing a resume, interviewing do our best kneeling when we are in 10:17) 972-790-0432. past and present, will commemorate Apostle Lobias Murray, for a job, and dressing for suc good standing with God. (Psalm Remember! 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(Acts 16:25; Hebrews a Friend Sunday" to receive an praying ground. (Psalm 66:18) 972-790-0432 13:5) The fragrance of faithful Dr. Jerome E, McNeil, Jr. added special blessing. August Returning good for good is com praise should rise from the blossom Senior Pastor 13th: The public is invited to our mendable, returning good for evil ST LUKE of answered prayer. (Psalm 28:6) 14120 Noel Road "Children & Youth Sunday" this is is Christ-like. (Matthew 5:44) "COMMUTVm " UTVITED You can't put your sins behind you Dallas, TX 75254 when the children and youth lead The best way to kill time is to work METHODIST CmJRCH imtil you are willing to face them. 972-239-1120 worsh^. August 20th: "Memorial it to death serving the Lord- August 9 - 13, 6pm (Luke 13:3) Sunday" is when we remember (Ephesians 5:15-16) All youdi in grades 7 - 12 are invit FELLOWSHn* OF members who have gone home to ed to an end of summer Block Party The Christian life is a batde- Things to Ponder: An attitude BELIEVERS MINISTRIES Glory, since the last Armiversary. with food, music, fiin, and prizes to ground, not a playground. is more important than facts; it is (FOBCC) August 27th: "Celebration Sunday" lock oflf the Annual Youth Revival. (Philippians 3:13-14) Only the the mind's paint brush, it can color will culminate this historic celebra August 31 - September 2, 7:30 pm Workshops include Prayer 101; bread of life can satisfy man's spir- a situation gloomy or grayj or cheer tion featuring the Henry Thompson The public is invited to a Dating 101; Hip Hop 101; and inial hunger. (Matthew 6:11; ful and happy. Real wisdom is look Male Chorus and a delicious Soul "Youth Extravaganza 2006" at Worship 101 - designed to help youth Isaiah 55:2) The dreadful wages ing at the world from God's point of Food dinner served from 1 - 3 pm in the Greater Fellowship Church, learn the importance of Trusting His of sin are never changed; but by view. Your faith must be a first the I. B. Loud Fellowship Hall; and 825 Murdock Road, Dallas, TX Unfailing Grace - T.H.UG. 101 receiving Christ you can avoid hand discovery - not a second-hand @ 4 pm our guest speaker will be Picture of The Ufeefe 75217; Rev. George Dawson, Guests include Rev. Otis Moss IH, "payday." (Romans 6:23; John story. To believe only in possibiHties Rev. Harold Dangerfield, Senior The lovety and gracious Mrs. Annie Senior Pastor. Guest speakers Pastor, Trinity United Church of 1:12) God may lead you is not faith, but mere philosophy. If Pastor of Hamilton Park UMC, Pearl Foster, ivi/e of the late Dr. J L. include Minister Karen Tolbert Christ, Chicago, IL, cited by AROUND, but He will always lead anything can be done—experience with his choir and church family. Foster; and mother to Fastors Gregg from New York City, NY; Newsweek as "One of God's Foot you ALRIGHT. 0ob 23:10) Be and skill can do it. If a thing cannot Reception wiU follow. GfToTQ>, First Baptist Church of Minister Rudolph Urquheart, Soldiers" committed to transforming like a ketUe; up to your neck in hot be done—only faith can do it. Faith Hamilton Ptirk, helping to Now Ministries in Lewisville, the lives of youth. water, but still able to sing. (Acts is fear that has said its prayers. 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(Psalm 22:25) The way to OfSce: 972-516-4191 Senior Pastor (2 Corinthians 11:21-30) Please join us for our 1 st QEI Productions proudly presents face trials is to begin praying, con Voice Mail: 972-606-3878 1816 Routh Street Annual Christian/Gospel Talent Djore' Nance in his FREE Gospel Gossip is like soft soap-mosdy tinue watching, and end in praising. Dallas,TX 75201 Fax: 972-516-4197 Search @ Waxahachie Bible Music Debut Concert with guest lye! (Leviticus 19:16) Safety does (1 Peter 4:12-13) The greatest thief 214-922-0000 Church, 6214 N. Grand, artists, Anwar Robinson of American not consist in the absence of dan is one who will rob you of the truth! Let MON'The Gazette kelp your Idol fame; Myron Butler as Praise ger, but in the presence of God. Gohn 14:6; 8:32) A little with the church accomplish the Prayer of Jabez, Waxahachie, TX 75165. There WEgTSlPEPAmST "Enlarge our territory to expand opportuni and Worship Leader. 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Sunday Worship Experience - 8:00 am & 10:45 am Irving, TX 75061 & Pastor John Blackwell, Visionaries Wednesday Bible Study - 12:00 Noon & 7:00 pm 972-790-8036 &nmking«hart(a aol.com (Email) 14120 Noel Road • Dallas, TX 75254 www. westirvingchurch. org www.orgsites.com/tx/fiiunUndotn/ (Web Site) 972-239-1120 (Office) • 972-239-5925 (Fax) Special Greetings in the name of Jesus 972-624-8669 Christ our Lord; we have a great challenge [email protected] (Email) Sunday Worship: 9:00 am before us as we move into the 21st Century. 'niCMtay Lay Discipleshlp Training: 7:00 pm Uialtln Bti;inninjis Child Dtvtlopment Center - 972-404-1412 That challenge is to build the Kingdom of ^ 4721 Chowninc Circle, Tlie Colony, 75056-1123 God. The command of our Lord remains Pastor Andrew Jackson & the same:That wc must reach out to the lost First Lady Sandra G. Jackson FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALLEN and dying world that know not Christ. In a day of victimization, felt needs, and self esteem, it is easy to become focused on ourselves and our problems. Bui 3€.ilt GnoLpet 1^ Pastor W.L. StafTord Sr., M.Div no believer has a problem that even compares to that of one lost without Christ. "A Ministry that is on the Move for Christ" ChTKlian Mettiodkt Episcopal Chvrch Sunday Service Times 1115 A\f. I. nMiiO,TX 75074 (972)423-4090 Sunday School: 9:30 am • Morning Worship: 10:4S am Rev. ClRrence J. Ford, Jr., FaMor Sunilm M..I 'iiim Um ..liiii; Evening Praise: 6:30 pm (Ist & 3rd) ChiltlrinV (Jmrvh .... Wednesday Service Time Jiid A 4ih \t'.n.l.i> l")..iiih t. Bible Training: 7:00 pm Sunday School: 0:30 A.M. Come experience the Worship Atmosphere BI FcUowship, you trill never be the Mune. Youth Life Development (1st & 2nd) Sunday Worship Sftrvlce: 11:00 A.U. 200 Belmont Drive • Allen, Texas • 75013 Intercessory Prayer Wednesday Nl^t- 7:30 P.M. Phone 972-359-9956 • www.fbcofallen.org Tbesfiayg: 12:00 Noon • Saturdays; 9:00 am Community Bible Class: •If you need « ride to worship with us, please call the church. HTfflRCim I Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Q 1 920 E. 14th street Piano, TX "A Spiritual Oasis for a Thirsty VHtrld" Isaiah 55:1 Hforlslah Joshua, Jr. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: ^rtlRJPt* 8:00 AM • 9:30 AM • 11:30 AM Z 9 72-43 7-3493 z uJeWSn*K '010-1020 South ShemianSht!efRia>arcison,TX 75081 z o SanirPmiv www.ndcbf.org H X New Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Dallas m Sunday Service 3 Morning Worship m (/) 7:30 am & 10:30 am O Q-nO am Sunday School -n Wednesday Service cO Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm 3D Brotherhood 7:00 pm 3 Missions 7:00 pm H roi W. li'tUTMMi St.. (.rami I'r.iirir, h-us 7Mr.l X Singles Group 7:00 pm Dr, Robert E. Price, ixm NiirkH Imip, StiiU' 50(1, Sfdittii.ikf, Irx.is IWM Bible Study 7:45 pm Senior Pastor W\\\\\ I). D.ivts, St'iv.uil A Praying Church Family Sunday g:45AM Sunday School "Watchmen on the Walls" Monday 7PM Youth, Brotherhood, Mission & Young Adult Ministries Tuesday 7PM Bible Study A Men's Choir 214-341-6459 (Phone) • 214-342-8403 (Fax) Wednesday 7PM Mjd-Week Service I 9550 Shepard Road Thursday 7PM Mass Choir \vm Mii(iitii};Uor'.hijiS(itt(n Dallas, TX 75243 nil \ \\ . For more information cali (972) 423-6695 UMHtAM..»ml!(:r. A.M .nmzb.org (Website) • [email protected] (Email) www.8hiiohbapti8tchurch.org www Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette • August 03 - August 09y 2006 • Page 9 mm Restland & The Simplicity Plan® Are The Proud 2006 Sponsors Of Our Religious Section Please contact this community sponset' at 972-238-7111 or visit their zvebsite at zuzvzv.restland/unei-alhoiJte.cofti Connecting Our Faiths: How Muhammad Is Recognized In Judaism,Christianity & Islam The Connecting Our Faiths teach his followers and how is Muhammad was here today people believe that and can peo upon him), can only be told "In order to foster under interfaith program series con he recognized in Judaism, would he be pleased with the ple trust Muslims and feel safe by God through His Book standing and mutual respect tinues its intriguing course as it Christianity and Islam? In his actions and hatred of some of aroimd them? Come and find (Scripture)", said Imam amongst the three major examines "How Muhammad teachings, did he teach his fol those who call themselves his out." Muhammad Shakoor. "We are faiths, it is important to learn is Recognized in Judaism, lowers to hate Jews and push followers? Did Muhammad Speakers arc Imam very pleased to share with the from one another. Sharing Christianity & Islam," Thurs them into the sea? Did he teach practice hatred himself or Muhammad Shakoor, Masjid public, the true image of a man our ideas, theology and reli day, August 17, 2006, 7 p.m., would he treat people different of deep faith in God - Prophet gious perspectives will open at The Black Academy of Arts ly? Would he be pleased with Muhammad the family man, minds and hearts, bringing all and Letters, 650 S. Griffin one of his followers going into a the rehgious leader and teacher, of us that much closer togeth Street at the corner of Akard synagogue, church or mosque the statesman, business man, a er in the family of humanity," and Canton, Dallas. and killing people? We will find man of honor and trust. He Rabbi William Gershon said. Muslims believe Prophet this out as the rabbi, minister, shows us how to make the con The Connecting Our Faiths Muhammad received revela imam connect their faiths. Will nection with others of a differ educational program series, tion from God. But do Jews the three let the hatred of ent faith by his example in which has also explored and Christians agree? Come extremists destroy the love that obeying God's word and follow Moses and Jesus, will be and find out what these reli God has given them in their ing his leadership." ongoing and take place in faith? gions do agree on as a rabbi, "We worship one and the numerous houses of worship minister and imam explore "Muhammad loved Jews and same God, understood differ of all faiths from Jewish syna how effective Muhammad's Christians and called them his ently. Rather than claiming the gogues in north Dallas to message was then and its MasjidWarith D. Mohammed brothers and sisters in faith. Rev. Dr. George Mason truth of our views of God as African American churches in effectiveness today. The pro his followers to hate Christians They lived together in peace in Warith D. Mohammed, who is privileged by our tradition, we southern Dallas. In addition gram is free and open to the and call them infidels? Did he Medina but millions of people hosting the program, Rev. Dr. do well to wimess to and listen to exploring Moses, Jesus and public. teach Muslims to abuse do not know this," says Marzuq George Mason of Wilshire to one another for greater Muhammad, other religious In these days of terrorist women? Did he teach yoimg Jaami, coordinator of Corme- Baptist Church and Rabbi clarity. Moses, Jesus and figures, their messages and acts, people of faith are look men to blow themselves up in cting Our Faiths. "Muhammad William Gershon of Congreg Muhammad are the three key issues will be addressed in ing for answers to many ques suicide bombings? Did he loved humanity and his teach ation Shearith Israel, all of figures in our various views of future programs. Some pro tions, Muhammad, what kind teach them to kill innocent ings are vastly different than Dallas. who God is and what God grams will be designed to explore commonalities with of man was he? If he was a men, women and children and how you see some Muslims act "To tell the truth about expects from us," said Rev. Dr. other faiths as well. man of God, what did he put them in harm's way? If ing in the media today. But can Prophet Muhammad (Peace be George Mason. St. Paul United Methodist Church Celebrates 133rd Anniversary A month of activities will be announcement of the end of slav 10, 17 and 24 from 6:00 p.m. to be food, entertainment, exercise, Sunday" on Aug. 20 to remem Hall. held in August during the 133rd ery in the United States. For 133 8:15 p.m. The lessons will swimming, crafts, games and so ber deceased members who have In addition, the climax will Anniversary of St. Paul United years, St. Paul, has served as a include prayer on Aug. 3, fasting much more to enjoy! "gone home to glory" since the be an afternoon Anniversary Methodist Church, 1816 Routh beacon of faith and hope in the on Aug. 10, bible smdy on Aug. Then after this day of fun, the last anniversary and Worship Service at 4:00 p.m. Street, located in the Arts community and the Methodist 17 and tithing on Aug. 24. church family will bring family "Celebration Simday" on Aug. The guest preacher will be Rev. District of downtown Dallas. connection. The spirit of this On Aug. 5, the St. Paul family, and friends to St. Paul on 27, to culminate this historic cel Harold Dangerfield, Senior The theme for the celebration great church continues to perse both past and present, will com Sunday, August 6 (10:45 a.m.) ebration. Activities for this spe Pastor of Hamilton Park is, "Celebrating our Oneness: vere in today's diverse society memorate 133 years of ministry for "Bring a Friend Sunday" to cial day include, the 10:45 a.m. United Methodist Church, One Family, One God, One with dynamic worship and praise; by gathering at Lakeview Camp receive an added special blessing. worship service featuring the accompanied by the choirs and Great Joy." The public is invit relevant ministries; and many and Conference Center—5128 Other special activities include Henry Thompson Male Chorus church family. An anniversary ed to attend. opportunities for service and wit FM66, Waxahachie, TX 75167, "Children andYouth Sunday" on and a delicious soul food dinner reception will follow. St. Paul UMC is one of the ness. to celebrate a legacy of faith and Aug. 13, when the children and served from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 Rev. Elzie Odom, Jr. is the oldest African American During the month of August, family togetherness. There will youth lead worship, "Memorial p.m. in the LB. Loud Fellowship senior pastor. churches in the Dallas metro- St. Paul will be "Practicing the plex. It was established by freed Spiritual Disciplines." There will African American slaves with be prayer meetings and fasting on If You Do Only One Thing for Your Family This Month . . , determination and commit Wednesdays: Aug. 2,9,16 and 23 . . . Make Sure They are Protected in case of an Emergency. ment to bring the Word of God from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and alive, following the official bible study on Thursdays, Aug. 3, To help you take care of this important THE Macedonia Ministries responsibility, we are offering a FREE SIMPLICITY 702 S. Mill Street • Lewisville, TX 75057 Simplicity Planner preplanning guide. 972-436-201 1 PLAN* CaU 972-238-7111 today! "^a ChooM Lov* to Nourish ond Cherish One Another" John 13:34 & Ephesians 5:28-29 (Don't wait until it's too late to make your final wishes known) TJ. D«nson, Pastor www.mocMtoniamlnistnes.com Sunday Services: Sunday School @ 9:30 om • Morning Worship @ 11:00 am It's Spring Time! Now is the time to clean up, throw out, prioritize and do Monday Service: Men's Group & Women's Group Bible Study @ 6:30 pm "The Simplicity Plan'* for the security of your loved ones. Wednesday Service: Family Bible Study @ 6:30 pm Faithway Fellowship The^.^^'^^Body of Christ Church /ic'/i li'ushinf^ton Baptist Churchy Inc, Baptist Church 3901 Frisco Avenue imS.WestnwrelandRd. Irving^ TX 75061 Of Hamilton Park Dallas Texas 75237 Church 972-790-9^21 Fax 972-986-6590 e219BuncheDr. Danas,TX 75243 Phone: 972-572-4262 Fax: 972-709-3888 Church Office: (972} 792-0239 EmtUl churckC'ihwhcirviHg.orx Pastor's Office: (972) 792-0240 Suiidav Services: 7:30 am, 10:00 am, 12:30pm. 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Smldi, II 7:00 pm- 8:00 pm: Bible Study & Wonhlp Service Early Morning Worship 8:00 a.m. A Lotiis Patterson, HI • Pastor — Ud'll) I'riston Itoiu! * DiilLi-, IX "S;^4 • 'r:-yM)-0'>7-' (rhur^lj I'hi.ni) Sunday School Classes Service Times: THE MOVE OF GILEAD 9:30 a.m. Church Unusual J«su« ChriM. Chief Ov«r«ccr Ovencer Crals L. Cobb (Flrmt Lady - Mcikcl Cobb) Morning Worship Sundays («^ 9:30AM Pastor Mancil CarroU, II (E-'iral Uuly - Maxlnc CarroU) TNL! ~ Tuesday Niqhl I ive 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays li? 7:30PM Sunday School - 9:30 am Morning Worship - 11:15 am Evening Worship (1st Sunday) 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Night Bible Study - 7:30 pm Worship Location: 1016 Pioneer Road • MesqultcTx 75149 Tuesday Ivy Education Center 972-289.1200 • 972-2S9-1206 - fox www.ThcMoveOfG llcad. org Early Bird Bible Study 6:00 p.m. 903 W. 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