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Page 2 Special to the NNPA from the St. Louis American Earlier on Thursday, Houston dropped by rehearsals for Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy party. Several members of the press were there doing a junket. Though Houston greeted people with a warm smile, she “appeared disheveled in mismatched clothes and hair that was dripping wet with either sweat or water,” reports The Los Angeles Times. Describing her as “visibly bloated,” the Times says Houston “displayed erratic behavior throughout the afternoon — fl ailing her hands frenetically as she spoke to Brandy and Monica, skip- ping around the ballroom in a child-like fashion and wandering Editorial See WHITNEY, on page 8 The Multi- dimensional Louis “Da Wolf” White

Page 4 TOP: Whitney Houston’s sudden and untimely death on Feb. 11 sent shockwaves throughout the country, world and the music industry. At press time, imminent details of how she died has not yet been de- termined, but is clouded by a phase of her life that included drug and alcohol abuse. Yet many of her millions of adoring fans wish to focus on simply remembering her many accomplishments in music and act- ing, along with a heartfelt “Thank You” for her gift to the world. RIGHT: Whitney, in Jan. 1987, enjoys an evening with her mother, former gospel singing star Cissy Houston (center) and her cousin, ac- claimed singer Dionne Warwick. Black History Ron Washington bestowed by leader Jeffrey Mu- Negro Leagues hammad (right) is Baseball Michelle Obama delights, educates crowds greeted by Eugene Museum HOF Yu of the Federation on comprehensive health initiative of Korean Asso- ciations at a Korean Page 9 By Gordon Jackson leadership confer- [email protected] ence. Photo by Vic- tor Muhammad When the next generation looks back to this current generation, it may very well be reported that First Lady Michelle Obama made both Black his- PPOLLOLL QQUESTIONUESTION tory and American history; that her Is Whitney Houston’s Let’s Move! Initiative sparked a total death being treated reversal on the health and fi tness sta- right in the media? tus of children and young adults. Koreans reach out to Black community, hope to settle boycott A. Yes, I want all of the ugly Lifestyle A chapter in Obama’s mission took details, no matter how bad place last week when she made stops By Gordon Jackson it looks. Vintage Black [email protected] History on in Dallas and Fort Worth, part of her nationwide tour of observing the sec- First Lady Michelle Obama B. No, I don’t want the de- Stage in Free speaks to an audience in tails, let’s just remember her Man of Color ond anniversary of Let’s Move!, the Representatives of the Korean Dallas while promoting and Korean-American communities for her music. program designed to attack and dra- her Lets’ Move! Initiative. Page 10 See FLOTUS, on page 8 Photo by Deborah Kellogg See BOYCOTT, on page 6 VVisitisit www.dallasweekly.com,www.dallasweekly.com, ggoo toto “Online“Online Poll,”Poll,” oonn llefteft NNavigationavigation BarBar 02 DALLAS WEEKLY SPEAKING OF PEOPLE February 16-22, 2012 Local Business Owner Recognized United Names From Texas to Textiles: by Nonprofi t Organizations First Black Chief Pilot A Designer on the Move Tiffaney Dale Hunter was United Airlines, the Robin Wilson visited recently selected to receive world’s largest , named Dallas recently to speak to one of Dallas Furniture Bank’s Captain James Simons, Jr. parents and pediatricians 2012 “40 Under 40” awards, Chief Pilot of one its fi ve about her branded line of which recognizes individuals’ U.S. regions, becoming that textiles (pillows, towels, civic efforts that benefi t fami- airline company’s fi rst Afri- comforters) which launches lies in the Dallas/Fort Worth can American to serve in that in March 2012 on the Bed area, as well as those who capacity. Bath & Beyond.com web- possess leadership in herald- Simons, a United Air- site. Her products are hy- ing awareness that makes the lines pilot for 22 years, will poallergenic and perfect for community more socially con- manage 1,450 pilots for those who suffer from al- scious and who serves as an the Chicago-based airline’s lergies and asthma. The pil- inspiration for others to reach Tiffaney Dale Hunter Northeast Region, which is Cpt. James Simons, Jr. lows are made with a special Robin Wilson their highest potential. headquartered at Dulles In- weave to prevent dust mite Black Aerospace Profession- “It’s truly an honor to be ton Alumni, Junior League, ternational Airport in Dulles, accumulation, and include a products, clean construction als (OBAP). recognized for many years of Dallas Symphony Orchestra Va. He will further man- free washable pillow cover. methods and other informa- Simons also thanked oth- professional leadership and League and the Community age pilots at Dulles, John F. Wilson is the fi rst woman tion to help prevent wheez- er black pilots who he said community involvement,” Partners of Dallas Auxiliary Kennedy International Air- to license her name to eco- ing and sneezing. she was opened the doors for him to said Hunter, President & CEO Group. port and LaGuardia Airport friendly custom cabinetry named an ambassador to the move into management at of Tiffaney Dale Agency. “I Hunter is a former presi- in New York City, Newark for bath & kitchen. Asthma and Allergy Foun- United Airlines. He referred am committed to continuous- dent of the Urban League of Liberty International Airport, “My grandmother dation of America (www. to Louis Freeman, former ly making a positive impact Greater Dallas Young Pro- Baltimore/Washington Thur- worked in the kitchen, and it aafa.org). chief pilot for Southwest on the people in our commu- fessionals and served on the good Marshall Airport, and is thrilling to know that with Wilson has been featured Airlines, and Bill Norwood, nities.” Board of Directors for the Ur- Reagan National Airport in hard work and support of on the #1 rated HGTV show, United Airlines’ fi rst African Hunter’s agency has pro- ban League of Greater Dallas Washington D.C. consumers, my brand is now “Selling New York”, O American captain. vided over $100,000 in pro- & North Central Texas. “We are proud of Captain on the kitchen,” Wilson said. magazine, House Beautiful, “This is a humbling expe- bono services to non-profi t The Dallas Furniture Simon’s achievement and After learning that 1 in 4 or Good Morning America rience. I learned a lot from organizations. She also serves Bank’s “40 Under 40” award applaud United Airlines for African American children Health on allergies & asth- Louis Freeman and Bill Nor- on the board of directors for recipients will be recognized its commitment to promot- suffers from asthma, and 1 ma issues. She was born wood,” Captain Simons said. Southern Methodist Univer- during the “How Sweet It Is ing minority men and wom- in 9 children in the general and raised in Austin, Texas, Before his promotion, sity’s Business Associate Pro- Battle of the Bakers” fund- en to executive positions in population suffers from al- holds a BA from the Univer- Captain Simons had been gram and is actively involved raising event, taking place at the aviation industry,” said lergies, Ms. Wilson began sity of Texas and a graduate assistant chief pilot for the with the Leadership Dallas the Room on Main on March Cheryl Chew, Executive to focus on educating con- degree from New York Uni- Northeast Region since 2007. Alumni, Leadership Hous- 6. Director of Organization of sumers about hypoallergenic versity.