TisThe Season To Be... Nice - Page 3 Langston Museum Actress Gives Examines Black Hughes' $1 Million To Vietnam Black Nativity Arts School At Fair Park Experience Page 10 Page 6 Page 7 A Division of 10N ® pportunity News, Inc. SERVING PLANO, DALLAS, RICHARDSON, GARLAND, IRVING, MCKINNEY, MESQUITE, CARROLLTON, LEWISVILLE, FARMERS BRANCH, THE COLONY, FRISCO, DENTON, AND OTHER CITIES IN METROPLEX ^ Your Gateway to Dallas, North of Trinity River ^ www.MOAfTheGazette.com People In How Will African-American Piano's Space Ambassador Voters Respond To A The News Dazzles And Inspires Barack-Hillary Showdown? senting a beautiful glass key By: Daren Briscoe make history as America's first ^^^^^ Long-time GarlanJ resident case to Mrs. Ansari. "We are Handicapping the 2008 female president. ^PH^^ Dr. Ronald E. Jones has recently presidential race got a lot more W ^^k announced his candidacy for all so proud of all you've Newsweek's Daren Briscoe W ISH Mayor in the 3007 City of achieved, and the recognition complicated when Barack spoke with David Bositis a ' '. T» Garland election. The election that you've brought to Piano." Obama indicated that he may senior research associate at will be held May 12,2007. Mrs. Ansari spoke fondly of the Joint Center For Dr. Ronald E. Jones has Political and Economic worked in the Council-Manager living in Piano with the pro- Form of Government for 29 business environment it offers Studies—which spe­ years including over 15 years of while also being a family- cializes in polling Executive Management friendly community. She and African-American vot­ Experience and has also scr\*cd her husband (Hamid Ansari) ers—about how race as Assistant Cil>' Manager of have been Piano residents might affect a Garland for more that 5 years. He currently serves as a Democratic primary Management Consultant to the City of Garland and as since the early 1990's, basing Parliamentarian to the Mayor and Cit>' Council. In addi­ their global in-home technolo­ showdown between tion, Dr. Jones has ten years of experience as an adjunct gy business, Prodea Systems, Clinton and Obama. professor in the Dallas Count>" Communit>' College District in Piano. enter the fray. The senator is Excerpts: teaching business management courses. He has owned and young, poised, eloquent and directed several successful entrepreneurial enterprises. He She has a smile that lights up a room, the She has served on the board Newsweek: Blacks tend to telegenic—and could make is a parliamentarian and is active in the National drive and talent to develop and head a multi- of several non-profit organiza­ vote Democratic. Would you Association of Parlianienurians. Dr. Jones is a certified million dollar corporation, and a story that's tions, such as Make-a-Wish history as the nation's first expect black support for the mediator and an experienced negotiator. right out of this world! Piano resident Foundation of North Texas black president. But first party to rise even further if Dr. Jones has been happily married for over 40 years to and Collin County Children's Obama would have to win the Barack Obama is the party's Dr. Pegg\'Jones.The>'arc the parents of Anomey Ronald E. Anousheh Ansari is now a global name, recog­ nized as the first private female astronaut in Advocacy Center, lending Democratic Party's nomina­ candidate?_Bositis: I would Jones, II and Re%'erend Daryl L. Jones. Dr. Jones is also the tion by defeating a field that grandfather of 6 wonderful children. space, and the first person to receive the keys strong support to several glob­ expect it to rise, but not by For more info \'isit www.RonaldJoncsForMayor.com to the City of Piano. al organizations, supporting includes early favorite Hillary much, and the reason is that it social entrepreneurship around Clinton—who could herself At a reception following the annual Piano Barack-HiUary Showdoum Rige S Dallas-based and black-owned the world. La Bella Belly Maternity, is proud Christmas Parade December 2, Mayor Pat to announce the opening of its t Evans lauded Mrs. Ansari for her contributions Mrs. Ansari is being touted coniemporar>- malerniiy boutique •• to the community through her business and as a role model for women the Illegal Immigration Laws and spa in the newK- de^xlopcd volunteer initiatives and added the admiration world over and states she has Village on the Green, an mban of the City Council and community' for her 10- strivcd to be a positive example and mixed-style de^'elopment In Farmer's Branch: located at the mirtheasi comer of day space flight, September 18 -28, 2006. in her work and everything she Alpha and Noel Road in North "We've never actually presented the keys to has ever done. In a pre-flight Dallas. TTie boutique and spa the City to anyone before, and we weren't quite interview with SPACE.com Protectionist Or Racist? opened its doors to the public on sure how to do it," said Mayor Evans in pre­ By: Paul Hailey instead of the six white Saimday, November 4, 2006. Piano space Ambassador Page 5 It may be the middle of "La Bella Belly Materait>-'s males on the city council. innovati« concept combines a December, but things are Volunteers said they swank\' matemit>' boutique with heating up in Farmer's emphasized putting decision the exquisite spa experience, transforming a traditional shop­ Piano Court Computer Branch over anti-illegal making on the matter in the ping experience into a imique lavish indulgence," said immigration ordinances Tamarra Billings, owner of IJ Bella BeU>-, Matemit>-. "I am hands of the many instead extremely excited to ha\'e the opportunity to transform the passed by the city council. of the hands of the few. experience of expectant and new mothers.'* System Restored Saturday Upping the stakes in a What we've been telling In celebration of the hiiliday season, U Bella Belly On Saturday the Piano Municipal Court com­ debate that is now garnering people is ... it doesn't matter Matermi>' is offering a "Vt'inier Ahh Special" that will be the puter s>'stem was restored to normal operation national media attention, if you are for or against the perfect holiday gift for nevi- and expcaant mothers. La Bella after experiencing water damage on Tuesday, opponents of the passed issue," said volunteer Belly Matemit>' at \'illage on the Green is located near the Dec. 5. ordinances turned in a peti­ Galleria Mall at 5301 Alpha Road, Suite 16, Dallas, Texas Elizabeth Villafranca. "All 75240, www.labellabellymatcrmty.com.The boutique is open The Municipal Court computer system suf­ tion on Wednesday with that matters is that the will 6 days a weck,1Ajesda>' to Samnlay, 10- 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon fered severe water damage due to an accident hopes of putting the matter of the people be done. Not -5 p.m., closed on Monda>'s. invoh-ing a broken w^ter pif)e in the facility. The to a vote of Farmer's Branch the 50 or 70 people who outage affected online citation payments and citizens. scream the loudest."_ Christopher Gardner, former­ other computer-accessed materials but did not The city charter requires Last month, in a series of ly homeless and now president stall or hinder Court operations. and CEO of the Chicago-based 2006) to make an appearance that petitioners collect at 6-0 votes, the Farmer's brokerage firm Gardner Rich & Due to the computer outage, Defendant's without additional penalties. least 726 signatures, or 5 Branch city council passed Co., will keynote the I4ih whose appearance date fell between Dec. 5 and Defendants with appearance percent of the 14,533 voters ordinances that would make Armual Martin Luther King Jr. Dec. 10 will have ten (10 ) da>'s (until Dec. 21, registered for the May elec­ Piano Computer Restored Page 9 English the official language Celebration Jan. 20 at the tion. While a final count was Rivcrbend Centre in Austin. in the city; impose fines on Gardner, who ixirned from not available at press time, landlords that rent to illegal being homeless and the sole opponents of the measures immigrants, and allow guardian of his toddler son to a were claiming victory in forc­ authorities to screen sus- multi-millionaire, penned his Carolyn Kilpatrick To Head ing a vote of the entire city, autobiography, The Pursuit of Protectionist Or Racist? Page 5 Happyness, a book that has been made into a monc stamng Will Congressional Black Caucus Smith as Gardner. The movie is scheduled to be released AP South Africa Uproar Over nationwide on Dec. 15. The Congressional Black Caucus "Chris Gardner's story of perseverance crosses all color lines, genders and belief systems, and encourages each of us on Wednesday tapped Rep. Carolyn Call For President Aids Test to never give up on pursuing our goals," said Carol VTright, Cheeks Kilpatrick as its chair­ chairperson of the Austin Area Heritage Council, "^'e are woman for the next two years, South Africa's deput>' honored that he has chosen to join us as we celebrate the when black lawmakers will wield health minister on legacy of Dr. Kmg." more jwwer in Congress than ever. The ke\iiote c\-cni will also include a performance by the Tuesday denied calling Grammy award-winning Sounds of Blackness. Kilpatrick, D-Mich., a former upon President Thabo The MIJC Communitj- Celebrauon includes the Youth school teacher and the mother of Mbeki to take a public Legacy Awards - recognizing the accomplishments of Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, AIDS test, but repeated Austin area high school students, a March and Cultural was chosen imanimously. She suc­ that she believed it was Festival. For more info "sit www.mlkcelebration.tom. ceeds Rep. Mel Watt, D-N.C. important for national "Watch for us," Kilpatrick told leaders to be tested. INSIDE reporters. "We will take this caucus to another have ever had in the Congress Nozizwe Madlala- South Afrtcan President Thabo Mbeki level." of the United States," said Routledge, who recently President to conduct a public PtopIclnThcNewi I Because Democrats will be in control when Ronald Walters, a political sci­ became one of the few senior test," she said in a statement. Community Spotlight 2 Congress convenes a new session Jan. 4, the 43- entist and director of the South African officials to pub­ "The journalist asked me if I Community Caleiuia'' .... 2 member caucus will take up a historic slate of African American Leadership licly undergo an AIDS test, thought it helped if people in Op-Ed 3 leadership positions, including the third-ranking Institute at the Universit>' of said she had been misinter­ leadership positions tested - to Education 4 member in the House, Majority Whip James Maryland. preted — but not by much — in which I responded in the affir­ Business Service Directory 5 Clybum of South Carolina. Kilpatrick said she would a recent interview with the mative." National 6 It also will count as members four likely com­ continue the organization's London SimdayTelegraph. Madlala-Routledge has Ats & Entertainment 7 mittee heads, up to 20 subcommittee leaders, focus on issues such as health "Although I encourage peo­ emerged as a key figure in Career Opportunities 8 and the only black senator, Barack Obama of care, housing and education. ple to test so that they know South Africa's fight against SUterTarpky 9 Illinois, a possible presidential candidate. Walt said the caucus also would their HIV status, I did not, as a AIDS following the apparent 9 matter of fact, call upon the *^urch Happenings "That's more power than Afi^can-Americans Kilpatrick lb Head CBC Page S South Africa Uproar Page S Church Directory 9&10 Minority Opportunity News -The Gazette 1100 Summit, Suite 101 (@ Avenue K) Piano, Texas 75074

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Ongoiog A Eree legal clinic is offered for pened over 2,000 years ago. The with an evening of friendship and For more information please call Koinonia Baptist Sankofa Unplugged! residents who meet low income Black Nativity is a legendary entertainment in the spirit of 214-743-2440. Church,6l6W. Kiest, Dallas. 7 Come experience the nation's guidelines, 6:00 p.m., second Christmas event and theatrical Christmas and Kwanzaa. The will Christmas Couple's Ball pm FREE best Open Mic Experience. Thursday of each month, First wonderment all over the world. begin at 6:30 p.m. Held at The A classy party for mature couple's For more info contact Musicians, Poets, Actors, be United Methodist Church, 601 S. Beginning December 7-16, at 8pm. Black Academy of Arts and Letters (25 and up) and it's a black tie aff'air [email protected] ready to "Bring the heat" to the Greenville Ave. Applicants must be This event is held at the Hall of located at 650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, ufith amenities such as a Couple's 817-229-4323 Sankofa stage Sankofa Arts Collin County residents and income State in Fair Park. For more info 75202. Admission is 515. For more Contest, Comedy performance and December 18 Kafe & Bar 1906-1908 Martin eligible. Call 1-800-906-3045. please call 214-948-0716. information please contact a free la\ish buffet from 8-10 p.m. The African American L. King, Jr. Blvd Dallas. Every Free HIV Testing offered by the December 14- December 23 ibaal(aairmail,net or 214-743-2440. This ball will be held at Holiday Inn RepubUcan Club of CoUin Saturday 9:00 p.m. LaSima Foundation from 6 p.m. to Dallas Symphony Orchestra A Christmas Carol Select Ball Room located at 2645 County For info call 214-421-0013, 8 p.m. every Thursday at two differ­ Presents Hope! A Christmas An award-winning musical adap­ LBJ Freeway, Dallas, 75234. The next meeting the AA www.myspace.com/ ent locations. For locations and Celebration tation of Charles Dickens' enduring Tickets will be sold at the door or Republican Club there will be sankofakrew more information, call 214-928- Meyerson Symphony Center, and joyful classic is a jubilant holi­ on the online at www.hickspromo- an election for the 2007 offi­ The Collin County 9303. Dallas, 7:30 pm and 2:30 p.m-mati- day show for all ages. The musical tion.com. For more information cers and please devote the Chapter of the American The Frisco Housing Authority nee on Saturdays and Sundays. For will be held at Naomi Bruton Main please call 214-281-1985. This remaining of the portion of the Business Women's is offering tenant-based rental assis­ more info call 214-692-0203 or Stage located at 650 S. Griffin St. mature event begins at 8 p.m. meeting to a Christmas Association meets the fourth tance to 22 eligible families and visit www.DallasSymphony.com Dallas, begirming at 10 p.m. The Dallas The Next Generation Fellowship. 2007 Club meet­ Tuesday of the month at individuals for rental housmg in December 15 admission for the musical is 510 2007 Community- Parade ings will be on the fourth Frisco. Call 972-377-3031 for and 56.98 for 5 or more. For more Eldorado Country Club, 2604 Dancing with the Stars 8:30 am, Dallas City Hall, Thursday of the month begin­ information. information contact 214-743-2440. Country Club Drive in The Pathfrnders Singles Theme: A New Vision, A New ning January 25, 2007. For Kumaasl African Ensemble December 16 Mc Kinney Community is rolling out the red Community, Progress and a New more information please con­ Dance Classes from 1:00 p.m. to Free Tenant Legal carpet and all single men and The Piano Symphony Justice for All. For more info call tact Linda at 972-562-1215 or 3:00 p.m. West African dance class­ Workshops are at 6 p.m. women arc invited. This holiday Orchestra 214-376-5155 or 214-428-7799. wynnrlawiVj sbcglobal .net es held every Saturday at the South Tuesdays at Douglass celebration will include an excep­ Honorary host Mayor Mike will be Rahecm DeVaughn (Live in December 20 Community Center, 1111 Dallas Cultural Center, 3400 S. Concert) tional comedy show, an awards cer­ presenting a musical version of Kwanzaa: A Harvest Ave. H in Piano. Call 972- Fitzhugh Ave. Contact S-Ankh emony, and Swing Out dance les­ "Saxx^e" at the Centennial High There will be a live concert from Celebration 941-7174. Rasa at 214-298-5858 for more sons. The attire is semi-formal and School Theater. Located at 6901 Raheem DeVaughn, doors opening Melody Bell employs her art information. Alpha Beta Chapter of childcare will be provided. Coit Road, Frisco beginning at 7 p.m. at 8 pm and the show will begin at to impart the history, meaning, Beta Sigma Phi a social serv­ Strait Street is the official home Admission for the evening event is and the tickets arc between 58-535 9 pm. The concert will held at and significance of Kwanzaa's ice cultural sorority meets the of "The Yundrae Show." Every free. This event will be held at MASS-Motbers(Father8) for Gypsy Tea RoomThe Ballroom "Nguzo Saba" (7 principles) as second Monday of each month Thursday evening at 7PM, it's the Friendship West Baptist Church the Advancement of Social located at 251 Main St., Dallas it relates to school, family, and in members home in Frisco, live television taping of "The located at 2020 W. Wheadand Rd. Systems Christmas Gala Deep Ellum. The admission in community. This will be held at McKinney, and the Piano area. Yundrae Show!" It's new, it's off"the Dallas, 75232. For more informa­ Adams Mark Hotel, 7 p.m, fea­ advance is 525 and at the door $30. the Park Forest Branch Library Call 972-473-9089. chain, and it's only at Strait Street. tion please call 972-228-7233 or turing Rockmond Dunbar. For For more information please con­ located 3421 Forest Ln. ITiis Assistance League of Artists, celebrities, who's who, singleiife@fiiendsh:p west. org. more mfo call 214-821-8810. tact 682-551-2157 or www.gyp- will be from lOam-lpm. For sytcaroom.com or www.frontgatet- Greater Collin County sports icons, and many more. The Merry Britmas 14th Annual Christmas/ more information please con­ doors open at 7pm and the show ickets.com. meets the third Wednesday of Garland Symphony Orchestra's Kwanzaa Concert tact 214-670-6333. each month. Visit www.assis- starts at 7:45pm. There are door The concert is a combined event December 17 Christmas Concert with Kathy December 26 tanceleague-gcc.org. pnzes and giveaways each week. with more than 200 voices from The Jones Family (Part 11), A Troccoli Granville Performing Arts Kwanzaa: The "EVOLVE," a social net­ Tickets are $15 at the door. Check Lincoln, Carter and Madison hi^ Spiritual Comedy-presented by the Center 300 North Fifth Street in Community Explosion working opportunity for it out at; www.theyundracshow.com schools along wixh the Townview Greater Cornerstone Baptist Garland The Gariand Symphony The 3 night event celebrat­ women, meets from 7:30 to 9 December 7-December 16 Hi^ School band. The concert will Church. 7 pm. The Plaza Theatre, Orchestra 8pm $20-540 info@gar- ing our community and the p.m. the second and fourth Black Nativity by Langston open up with a lobby performance 521 W. State St, Garland, TX landsymphony.org 972-926-0611 principles of Kwanzaa, ant Wednesdays of the month at Hughes by First Baptist Church Hamilton 75040. For more info call 214-349- Christmas and Kwanzaa: located at 416 E. Pleasant Run the northwest corner of Park This foot-stomping, toe-tapping, Park Hand Bell Choir. The concert 7701. Black-Tie Volunteer Soiree Road in Cedar Hill. For more Boulevard and Coit Road, soul-stirring musical is the joyous wnll be held at 650 S. Gnffin St. TBAAL shows appreciation to its DiFW Gospel Roundup information contact 972-291- Suite 202, Call 972-267-4452. account of a historic event that hap­ Dallas and the admission is 510. volunteers, members and sponsors Concert 9874.

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Op-Ed TisThe Season To Be... Nice "Simple Sambo" And "Ignorant Mammy": to "pass it on" to someone else verse bigger than yourself, then in the next scene. I bet you have an innate sense That^s How Democrats View Blacks Talk about the effects of good that living from your real pur­ By: Frances Rice started as the anti-slavery party to distort the news and create a Democrats, who claim that karma. pose entails reaching out and and fought to fi«e blacks from false image of Republicans. A The acts in the commercial they care about diversiry, use des­ Mean People Suck. helping someone else. I may be slavery, while the Democrats prime example is the Willie go from retrieving a baby's toy, way off base here, but I don't picable racial stereotypes, just as fought to keep blacks in slavery. Remember that bumper Horton stor>'. It was former Vice to helping a person who's fall­ think so. Democrats did during the da>'s of Republicans pushed to amend sticker which seemed to be President Al Gore who first dug en, to yielding to another car in slavery and Jim Crow, to slur the constitution to grant blacks everywhere for a while? I wish Our problem is we are self­ up Willie Honon to use a^inst traffic. The commercial ends black professionals, such as Dr. fi-eedom (13th Amendment), citi­ I could put it ill more delicate ish. Being mean to another per­ his rival, Michael Dukakis, dur­ when the circle of kindness is Condoleezza Rice and Maryland zenship (14th Amendment) and language, but...wait a minute. son is basically a selfish act of ing the 1988 presidential pri­ complete and a man repeats the Li. Governor Michael Steele. the right to vote (15th No I don't. I need to say it just pride. We don't get what we mary. Al Gore is given a pass for same kind act that was shown Oreo cookies were thrown by Amendment). Republicans the A'ay it sounds. Mean peo­ want, we aren't made to feel as using Willie Honon against in the first scene. It was like the Democrats at Mr. Steele, and two ple do suck. important as we feel we should pushed to pass civil rights legisla­ Dukakis during the primary, but entire movie of a few years ago members of the Democratic George H. W Bush is bashed for Over the past couple of be and...boom-we have to tion from the 1860's to the "Pay It Forward" was boiled Senatorial Campaign using Willie Horton against months, (the holiday season), make someone else pay. We are 1960's, while the Democrats down to one minute and 50 Committee, Katie Barge and Dukakis during the general elec­ I've been observing my behav­ not very likely to notice the fought against every piece of civil seconds. Selflessly do some­ needs of another person if we Lauren Weiner, committed identi­ rights legislation from the 1860's tion. ior and the behavior of numer­ thing good for someone and ty theft, illegally obtaining Mr. are self-absorbed and focused to the 1960's. Today, the failed socialist poli­ ous people I've come in con­ someone will selflessly do Steele's Social Security number on getting what we want. Dr. Eric Foner reveals in his cies of the DemocraB (who have tact with. After having my ow^n something good for you. and credit report. feelings injured by a few acts So, I'm challenging you. Yes, book the faa that the Ku Klux been running our inner-cities for Brazenly, on the left-wing of unkindness performed by I guess you can tell that I you skimming over these words Klan was staned by Democrats the past 30-40 years) have Internet website called "The both strangers and those close loved it. and about to turn to the next and ser\'ed as the terrorist arm of turned our inner cities into eco­ News Blog," Democrats posted a to me (yes, I'm sensitive), I I loved it because it exposed page to look at the pictures. I'm the Democratic Party to lynch nomic and social wastelands. In doctored photograph of Mr. came to a not-so-nice conclu­ how most of us miss what is challenging you today to be Republicans, black and white. an eff^ort to keep blacks poor, Steele, depicting him as a "Simple sion: too many of us spend too really important in this journey nice to another human being. It The recent sham apology made angry and voting for Democrats, Sambo." This contemptible racist much time being mean. called life. It's not about what doesn't have to be anyone you by the Democrats behind the aor- Democrats are fighting every we do, or what we have or what know, or even anyone you like. stereotype is the same one that tain of Congress made no effort of the Republicans to help I could say we spend too power we wield. Real life has It doesn't have to be some Democrats used to demean acknowledgement of the faa that blacks out of poverty. much time "not being kind" nothing to do with beating that grand acti in fact, the simpler blacks during the era of slavery it was the Democrats, not instead of mean, but that's Democrats opposed welfare other person to the parking the better. But in the post and segregation. Republicans, who fought anti- actually the same thing isn't reform in the 1990's, then space, or walking faster to gel office, the grocery store, on the In addition to other outrageous lynching legislation. it? Rather than bore you with blocked extension of federal in line in front of somebody phone, at your job, in your racist images produced by several personal examples of my Democrats, who are howling vrelfare reform in April 2004. else at the bank. home, try to do something nice Democrats, cartoonist Je£f encounters with mean folks, about the much-changed South Democrats are opposed to for someone else. I promise you Danziger depicted Dr. Rice as an let me share the flip side with The commercial touched me today voting largely for school choice opportunity will feel better about yourself ignorant, barefoot "mammy," you, even if it only exists with­ because it re-emphasized the Republicans, seemed perfectly scholarships that would help and better about life. reminiscent of the stereotyped in the confines of a television code that I try to live by-my life happy when the then-segregated black children get out of failing Besides, mean people suck. black woman in the movie Gone commercial. is ultimately about my relation­ South voted solidly for the schools. Democrats are opposed with the Wind who remarked: "I ships with the people that have Democrats. Contrar>' to claims by to Social Security reform even Not too long ago, I saw an don't know nothin' Tjout birthin' been placed aroimd me. If you Paul Hailey can be reached at Democrats, the "Dixiecrats" though blacks on average lose ad for Liberty Mutual no babies." believe in a power in the uni­ remained Democrats and 810,000 in the system because Insurance. The ad was con­ phailey(g;MonTheGazette.com Democrats feel free to display declared that they would rather blacks on average have a five- ceived by the Hill such blatant racism because they vote for a "yellow dog" than vote year shorter life expectancy than Holliday advertis­ know that they can take the black for a Republican because the whites. Democrats are crying ing agency, which I vote for granted. Black Republican Pany was known as loudly for an increase in the know because I've Americans need to wake up, think the party for blacks. The o\'er 30- minimum wage, yet the since read every­ for themselves and get off of the year odyssey of the South switch­ Democrats, using bogus excus­ thing I could find Democratic Party's plantation. ing to the Republican Party began es, blocked the minimum wage about this particu­ The National Black Republican in the late 1970's with President bill passed by House lar commercial. Association is dedicated to expos­ Richard Nixon's "Southern Republicans in 2006. The ad displays ing the failed socialist policies and Strategy" designed to convince Democrats are more interested several simple acts racist past of the Democratic Christians to stop supporting the in keeping the minimum issue of kindness per­ Party that has hijacked the civil Democratic Part>' that was deny­ alive as a political hammer than formed by ri^ts record of the Republican ing blacks their ci\Tl rights and they are in making life better for strangers for other Party. start supporting the Republican poor black people. strangers. The cool In his book, A Short History of Party that was figjiting for the civil thing about the ad It's time for blacks to get oflf of Reconstruction, the well-respect­ ri^ts of blacks. A few Southern is that the camera the Democrats' plantation and ed liberal historian, Dr. Eric states, such as Ijouisiana, are still focuses on a third think for themselves. Foner, highlights the fact that it controlled by racist Democrats. person who catches Frances Rice is chairman of was Republicans, not Democrats, the act of kindness, The Republican Part>' has the National Black Republican who championed civil rights for and then is inspired never turned its back on blacks. Association and may be contact­ m Vm * 6UE5T W3W.tEftft •„. « blacks. The Republican Party was Democrats use the biased media ed at: www.NBRA.info. Where Do You Want To Go Today? Making Sense Of The Iraq Political Nonsense By: James W. Brcedlove PubUsher*s Office: prehend, it is instructive to review ment take responsibility for the Editorial Department: Pride Goeth Before a sampling of the wrified facts security, stability and economic Phone: (972) 516-2992 Destruction, And A Haughty Phone:(972)516-2992 that the President obstinately revitalization of Iraq? 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Iraq is to democratize the coun­ that America must stay in Iraq try. Simultaneously he is giving maTho Qaaeette The latest AP-Ipsos poll shovre until "the mission is complete" the Iraqis a practical civics les­ •I AHO OAIIAS niCHAHtysON liAHlAMli AlltN MCKIMMt * ANO Ml XUUIt I that only 27 percent of Americans and "\ictory is won." However, son by subverting democracy at approve of the President's han­ 1100 Summit, Suite 101 • Piano, Texas 75074 neither he nor the military com­ home. The misuse of the Patriot dling of the Iraq War, down 4 Editor Advisory R^fff^. manders have been able to define Aa, illegal spying on American points fitim his previous low of 31 Jim Bochum Paul Hailey JohnDudky WiUuWattky what the mission is. Without a citizens, ignoring Geneva percent in November. 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' •^'l't>^llMM Piano ISD And Sponsor 'Webb&Webb' Announce 2006 Holiday Art Contest Winner And Finalists Superintendent of Schools the theme "Wishing You Happy Dr. Doug Otto and Duncan Holidays." Webb of Webb & Webb, P.C. Jing and three additional con­ Attorneys and Counselors at test finalists will be recognized Law are proud to announce by the Piano ISD Board of' the winner of the 2006 Piano Trustees on December 12.They ISD Holiday Greeting Card will each receive certificates of Art Contest. achievement from the board and Jing Li, Jasper High School U.S. Savings Bonds from sophomore, captured first Duncan Webb, board president place out of 1,000 entries with and contest sponsor. RISD Trustee Attends Program on Advocacy DCCCD Trustee Begins Term As Association Richardson ISD trustee mental relations, addressed the communications. David Tyson Jr. was among a group Saturday and outlined Selected by the Texas Of Community Colleges National Chair group of school board members what school districts can expect Association of School Boards Kiny Boyle, a member of the "I am honored to serve as chair the board from May 2000 to gathering in Austin November when the Legislature returns in (TASB), the group of 36 trustees Dallas County Community of ACCT's board of directors,** Jime 2003. She currentiy is a 10-11 to focus on the role of January. She was followed by is participating in a year-long College District's board of said Boyle. "I believe in the mis­ member of liie trustees' audit advocacy in achieving educa­ education leadership study pro­ trustees and a resident of Irving, sion of community colleges and committee and also served tional excellence. Trustees, who gram.The Leadership TASB class marked the beginning of her in the commitment of the chairman of the budget and met for the second of five train­ of 2007 represents Texas school service as chair of the Association nation's community college planning committee. She is ing sessions of Leadership districts of all sizes, with student of Community College Trustees trustees to enrich the lives of the administrator for the law firm of TASB, began their activities by populations of 325 to 58,000, during the national organiza­ students and commimities they Boyle & Lowry, LLP. Boyle touring the state Capitol and and reflects the range of property tion's recent annual meeting held serve. I look forward to working earned her bachelor's degree participating in a mock legisla­ wealth. Participants who com­ in Orlando, Ra., in October. with my ACCT colleagues as we fix)m the University of Texas at tive hearing. plete all required elements of the Boyle, who has served as a plan for tfie future of community Austin and a paralegal certifi­ colleges and share with others the cate from the Dallas/Fort Worth Keynote speakers on Friday study will graduate next year with DCCCD trustee for more than impact that higher education has School of Law. Her term on the included Ross Ramsey, editor of master trustee status, the highest 10 years, now chairs the not-for- on the lives of students, commu­ DCCCD board of trustees Texas Weekly, a leading newslet­ designation recognized by TASB. profit ACCT, which comprises nities, business and our country." expires in 2008. ter on politics and public Each session has a unique more than 6,500 publicly-elected affairs; David Brooks, an award- theme that builds on the previous and appointed trustees who serve Dr. Wright Lassiter, DCCCD Boyle has been honored by winning speaker and trainer session and features nationally on more than 600 governing chancellor, said, "Trustee Boyle several education and commu­ who has taught more than recognized experts in the fields of boards for community, jxmior has served the Dallas Coimty nity organizations. She is the 10,000 business professionals leadership development and edu­ and technical colleges in the Community CoUege District as a recipient of the Irving to speak and write clearly, con­ cation. Teams also work on United States, Canada and leader and an advocate for many Independent School District*s cisely, and confidently; and extended learning assignments England. years. Her enthusiasm and sup­ "Golden Apple" Award; the Harvey Kronberg, editor of the David Tyson Jr. between meetings throughout the Other new members of the port at the national level for Irving "YWCA Where the "W" ACCT will serve students, Makes the Difference" Women Quorum Report, a non-parti­ Cindy Reinhardt, a master certi­ year. Created in 1993, ACCT board of directors' execu­ trustees and community colleges in Government Award (1998); san newsletter covering state fied coach who works with lead­ Leadership TASB has almost 400 tive committee include: Lynda well in this global, technical age. the American Cancer Society's politics and government since ers in meeting the challenges of graduates to date. Program spon­ Stanley, chair-elect, Brunswick We are proud of Trustee Boyle's Irving chapter "Community 1989. public service, and Arch sors include AT&T, H.E.B., Community College (N.C.); leadership and her association Service Award"; and the Jackie Lain, TASB associate Lustberg, recognized nationally Linebarger Goggan Blair & Arthur Anthonisen, vice chair, with the Dallas County Soroptomist International executive director of govern­ as a leading trainer in effective Sampson, LLP, and WalMart. Orange County Community Community CoUege District." College CN.Y.);Thomas Bennen, Distinguished Women Award. secretary-treasurer. Parkland Boyle, who joined the For more information about Collin, Texas A&M Sign Special College (HI.); and Ken Burke, DCCCD board of trustees in ACCT, visit www.acct.org; for immediate past chair, St. 1996 as the elected representative details about DCCCD, go to 'Aggie Bound' Agreement Petersburg College (Fla.)- for District 5, served as chair of www.dcccd.edu. Officials from Collin tremendous opportunity," he our students," said Collin County Community College said. Dr. Collins earned both a President Cary Israel. Collin Presents Choral Great Works Concert District (Collin) and Texas master's degree and a doctor­ "Nationwide, it takes the aver­ Collin County Community' more than 41,000 credit and in the county, Collin is a part­ A&M University (TAMU) ate at A&M. "We want to sim­ age college student 5.2 years College Distria (Collin)'will pres­ continuing education students ner to business, government signed a new admission plify the [>EomcA». fpr our stu­ to finish a bachelor's degree. ent the Choral Great Works annually and offers more dian and industry, providing cus­ agreement today. Nicknamed dents to get both an associate's We must shorten the time to Concert 8 p.m. Dec. 14-15 at the 100 degree and certificate pro­ tomized training and work "Aggie Bound," the agree­ degree and a bachelor's degree. degree while maintaining the John Anthony Theatre at the col­ grams. The only public college force development. ment abbreviates the admis­ In this case, our students will highest quality education at a lege's Spring Creek campus, 2800 sion process for Collin stu­ have the benefit of attending cost that students can afford." E. Spring Creek Parkway in dents who plan to complete two great institutions." Collin signed its first agree­ Piano. specific bachelor's degrees in To qualify for Aggie Bound, ment of this kind in 2000 with The college's Chamber Singers, College Station. Colhn students must maintain the University of North Texas. Chorale and Expressions groups That is particularly signifi­ a 3.0 GPA and complete at Collin now holds partnerships will perform various selections cant because Texas A&M is a least 24 transferable credits as with The University of Texas including traditional choral, musi­ top-five university for Collin well as declare a major in one at Dallas, Southern Methodist cal theater and jazz selections in student transfers. This new of the programs designated by University, Texas Woman's addition to some unexpected sur­ arrangement enables Collin Texas A&M. These programs University, Texas A&M prises. students interested in certain include the TAMU colleges of University-Commerce and Seventy-five singers under the majors to be considered for Education and Human Texas Tech University as well direction of Kathy Morgan will guaranteed admission. Also, Development, Engineering, as Texas A&M. To date, more present pieces from "Les TAMU staff, at their local Science, Geosciences, and than 400 students have partic­ Miserables," "The Messiah" and Regional Prospective Agriculture and Life Sciences ipated in Collin's university Mendelssohn's "Elijah," among Student Center, will work plus programs at the partnership programs. many others. The Collin Dance with Collin students and Galveston branch. Collin County Community Ensemble will accompany the Come join us this staff on admission and finan­ "We beheve this initiative College District serves more choir in Britten's "Ceremony of cial aid. promises to be a tremendous than 41,000 credit and con­ Carols" in a piece choreographed According to Dr. Bob avenue for helping students tinuing education students by Collin dance professorTiffanee Spring at Eastfield! Collins, who chairs the Collin transfer to Texas A&M to annually and offers more than Arnold. Board of Trustees, "Collin is complete their upper level 100 degree and certificate The concert is S5 for general Spring registration is going on now! proud to partner with Texas coursework and degrees," said programs. The only public admission. Smdents with a school Credit dasst*s begin Jan. Id. Continuing Iducatioii dassi-s A&M University, and we look Mark Weichold, dean of college in the county, Collin is ID and children under six are fi^e. have starling daifs throughout the bcnicster! forward to sending our first undergraduate programs and a partner to business, govern­ For more information, contact Visit www.casifieIdcollegr.com or call 97:*-HW)-7I{KJ. group of transfer students associate provost for academic ment and industry, providing Kathy Morgan at (under the agreement) to services. customized training and work­ kmorgan(giccccd.edu or College Station. As a proud "Having privileges at one of force development. 972.881.5653. Aggie, I am thrilled that the nation's leading universi­ For more information on the Collin County Community Collin students now have this ties will be a major benefit for partnership, call 972.985.3734. College EHstria (Collin) serves

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Millions have been Simmons said, touting the eco­ a new film starring Leonardo where their diamonds come ping season, with celebrity Simmons Jewelry Co. killed in Angola, DiCaprio and Jeimifer from. advocates of various causes - Simmons said twenty-five per­ Sierra Leone, Connelly, which shows "The Kimberly Process is including Bono and Oprah - cent of proceeds fi"om sales will Liberia and the how conflict diamonds very new, but it does work, and pitching shoppers to make a go toward the Diamond Democratic financed civil war in we're trying to make it better," difference with their gift choic­ Empowerment Fund, which will Republic of the Sierra Leone in the Simmons said. es. support institutions, like schools Congo. 1990s. The fihn will be Simmons isn't new to the role The latest to step forward are and colleges, in South Africa and Simmons Jewelrj' released nationwide on of activist, having created the hip-hop impresario and fashion Botswana and help boost eco­ Co. President Scott Friday. Hip-Hop Summit Action mogul Russell Simmons and nomic development. Rauch said the "The U.S. goverimient Network in 2001 to engage his wife, Kimora Lee Simmons, Simmons' recent visit to South company's dia­ can play a pivotal role to young people in community who are selling diamonds to Africa and Botswana to tour dia­ monds are conflict- be sure that the development issues. He's also help raise money for the devel­ mond mines and factories coin­ free. Kimberly Process widely known for his role in co- opment and empowerment of cides with efforts by human "Our purpose works," said Amy founding Def Jam Recordp, Africans. rights groups to raise awareness was to see how we could have an nomic benefits to the region, like O'Meara, a spokeswoman for which gave birth to the hip-hop At a news conference in New about so-called conflict dia­ affect on the diamond industry," the funding of many HIV/AIDS Amnesty International. careers of well-known artists York Tuesday, the 49-year-old monds, which have fueled and he told a packed news conference clinics. O'Meara also said consimiers Run-DMC, LL Cool J and the entrepreneur aimounced his funded wars in Afi^ca. Fighting Tuesday. Hollywood has also taken up can help by asking retailers ques­ Beastie Boys. Trammell Crow To Break Ground On Piano Office Tower BURIAL PLOTS Trammell Crow Co. will break Piano. Center is a mixed-use town cen­ ground Thursday on a new office The office tower will be bor­ ter that is more than 60 percent PRIME BURIAL LOTS FOR SALE tower within Piano's Legacy dered on the east by a planned developed. The Legacy Town Town Center project, the com­ 240-room boutique hotel and Center will have more than One, two or three lots for sale at Restland pany said Tuesday. upscale fitness center/spa and on 650,000 square feet of retail in North Dallas; located in the beautiful One Legacy Circle is a the south by the newest phase of shops, restaurants and entertain­ 212,934-square-foot, eight-story The Shops at Legacy. ment, hotel rooms, 1.2 million and peacei^ Serenity Gardens Section office tower that will sit on the Dallas architectural firm HKS square feet of office space and (Southeast corner of Greenville Avenue & north phase of The Shops at Inc. designed the tower. more than 3,300 urban apart­ Restland Road.) 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The net 4 percent sample of companies in the firm specializing in accounting, • Late payments • Collections finance professionals in the increase is down three points Dallas/Fort Worth area with 20 finance and information tech­ • Inaccurate & Outdated Info • Medical • Repossessions first quarter of 2007, accord­ from the fourth-quarter 2006 or more employees; 1,400 nology. • Judgements • Charge Ofifs * Bankruptcies • Student Loans • TaxLiens • Evictions Protectionist Or Racist? Page I this position," he said. and that's not a bad thing." citizens. • Foreclosures • Many Others pects in police custody to see Rivals have been just as Like so many other subur­ Farmer's Branch also faces if they are in this country adamant in their opposition to ban communities. Farmer's several legal challenges to the Holiday Special illegally. what many have called bla­ Branch changed from a prie- ordinances. The Mexican The ordinances passed tantly racist and discriminato­ dominately white community American Legal Defense and T made Farmer's Branch the ry- populated by families seeking Educational Fund has guaran­ $399.00 Written Money Back Guarantee first city in Texas to enact Long-time activist Domingo to get away from forced inte­ teed legal action, calling the laws specifically intended to Garcia pledged to fight back. gration to a diverse city of ordinances "a slap in the face discourage illegal immi­ "It's a total unAmerican, approximately 28,000. of all Hispanics". The MAIDS grants. City officials were not unchristian, unTexan for the According to the most recent Apartment Association of shy in declaring that the ordi­ Farmers Branch City Council census, Farmer's Branch is Greater Dallas is also consid­ nances were designed to keep to do. We're not going to stand now 37 percent Hispanic. ering legal action over the illegal immigrants away from for it. We are going to take City officials have 15 days to proposed fines to landlords their town. them to court," Garcia said. review the signatures on the for violating the ordinances. Council member Bill "They're afraid that Farmers petition. Provided enough sig­ In addition, a local real estate Moses laid the blame at the Branch is becoming natures are validated, the broker has already filed a law­ feet of the federal govern­ Hispanic," said Christopher council will have 20 days to suit alleging the Farmer's ment for not enforcing immi­ McGuire, a resident of the reconsider the ordinances. If Branch City Council violated gration laws. city and spokesman for a they decide to stick with their the state's open meeting laws while deliberating the ordi­ CrdHt'MtiiSfl, BM***^! "I'm just sorry that the fed­ group called United Farmers original votes, the matter will nances. eral government has put us in Branch. "It's going to happen. then go to a ballot vote of the

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Museum Examines Black Vietnam Experience A pair of combat boots. A never knew what his brother's said. They weren't sanctioned, rights movement, but also an body went out that door, we aspects of life and the wristband woven from boot experience was. but they were not under­ embracement of the inde­ rubbed it, even the white sol­ impact of the war," he said. laces with several bullets Black found much had been ground, either. pendence movement in diers," he said. "The war is sort of the back­ dangling. A photo of black written about the role of Africa," he said. Harris said he was naive ground which all of this servicemen standing outside blacks in other wars, particu­ One display in the exhib­ when he went to Vietnam. He plays out." a makeshift African temple. larly the Civil War and World it shows a wooden carving hadn't been out of Pittsburgh The exhibit, for example, The items are part of War II, but he found little of two fists with broken before and had never encoun­ features songs such as James "Soul Soldiers: African about blacks in Vietnam. shackles, with red, black tered racism until basic train­ Brown's "Say it Loud (I'm Americans and the Vietnam As he began researching, he and green stripes at the ing. Once in Vietnam, howev­ Black & I'm Proud)" and Era," a new exhibit at the folind the black experience in base — colors associated er, he said he did not experi­ Marvin Gaye's 1971 hit, Senator John Heinz Vietnam was also linked to with African nationhood. ence racism. "What's Going On." Pittsburgh Regional History social changes on U.S. soil. Donald Harris was a "All we cared about was The history center is also Center that examines the The civil rights movement was young Army artilleryman coming back home or taking publishing an accompanying black experience in Vietnam in full swing. The Black Power fighting for Nui Ba Den, a care of ourselves," he said. book, "Soul Soldiers," which in the context of the era's movement was growing. strategic mountain, in 1969. "We were soldiers. That was it will include narratives, domestic social fabric. "Two things kind of stood Close to the end of the in a nutshell." essays, poetry, art and photo­ Samuel W. Black, curator out for me," he said. "One was fighting, he said, a Going beyond recitations of graphs. of the center's African the level of activism, political Vietnamese boy approached war_The exhibit has nearly The Smithsonian Institution, American Collections, con­ and social activism, on the him with the carving. 200 artifacts, including pho­ with which the history center is ceived the exhibit, in part part of African Americans in "It really caught my eye. tographs, military uniforms, affiliated, is considering having because his older brother, Vietnam. That was surprising I traded him a case of C- recruitment posters and let­ the exhibit travel after its debut Jimmy McNeil, served two to me. And the other was the rations," said Harris, 61, ters and diaries from service­ in Pittsburgh. The National years in Vietnam. presence of African American who lives in the Pittsburgh men. Viemam Veterans Art Museum Black was 4 years old women in Vietnam" perform­ Movements in suburb of Wilkinsburg. Black said he wasn't inter­ in Chicago, which lent several when his brother was sent to ing administrative, nursing Africa_"What you begin to The carving spoke to Harris ested in doing an exhibit pieces for the exhibit, and the Vietnam. He died in 1971, and other duties. see through this movement in about black struggles, but he about war. Birmingham Civil Rights unrelated to the conflict, Black Power organizations Vietnam is a connection, not also saw it as a good-luck "I wanted to keep the focus Institute, are also interested in and Black said he really were active in Vietnam, he only an extension of the civil charm, he said. "When every­ more or less on the social hosting it. Study: Top College Sports Jobs Lack Diversity After 53 Shutde Launches, White men dominate the leader­ ferences such as the Northern players. ship positions in college sports, a Pacific Field Hockey Conference With Randy Shannon's recent new smdy says, with women and and the American Lacrosse hiring to head the University of minorities making only slow Conference. JVliami football team, six of 119 It's Time To Fly progress moving into the top jobs. Head coaching positions also Division I-A head football coach­ children. launches and worked her Athletic directors, conference refleaed a big disparity between es are black. In all of Division I, Higginbotham had worked way up to lead project engi­ commissioners and university niiites and blacks. blacks held 6.1 percent of head as an engineer at the neer on the shuttle presidents overwhelmingly are coaching positions. On Division I Kennedy Space Center for Columbia. while, the smdy released football fields, black players made several years when her boss "After I left the Cape ... I Wednesday by the University of up 45.4 percent of the athletes, urged her to apply to be an had separation anxiety in Central Florida's Institute for the smdy said. astronaut. She laughed that every day I had stepped Diversity and Ethics in Sport No Latino heads an NCAA about it and didn't. foot on the shuttle, and found. Division I-A football team. When he asked her about worked on it and checked All 11 NCAA DKision I-A con­ Blacks make up 43.7 percent it months later, she was out the wiring, and all that ference commissioners — who of women's Division I basketball sheepish. Worried about the kind of stuff," she said. Lapchick called the most powerful teams, but only 9.3 percent of next time he would ask, she She earned a bachelor's people in college sports — were those teams are coached by black gave up and finally applied. degree in electrical engi­ white men, according to die study, women — even though that She was selected on her sec­ neering from Southern which looked at employment data number increased 1.6 percentage Joan Higginbotham was an ond try. Illinois University at from the 2004-05 academic year points in 2004-05. engineer at Kennedy Space Center Higginbotham was part of Carbondale and later earned for all 1,025 NCAA member insti- In Division I-A, 94.1 percent be/ore joining the astronaut corps the 1996 astronaut class that master's degrees in manage­ mtions, conferences and NCAA \civ Cnniversify of Miami head of university presidents whose Higginbotham will included current crewmates ment and space systems headquaners. football coach Randy Shannon colleges are part of the NCAA operate space station's Polansky and Christer from Florida Institute of "In all of Division I, excluding Basketball was a bri^t spot of were white, 3.4 percent were robotic arm Fuglesang. It also included Technology. the historically black conferences, sorts, but even in that sport 25.2 black and 2.5 percent were Joan Higginbotham three Columbia astronauts. On her first mission in all 36 of Division I conference percent of all Division I head Latino, the study said. Fifteen Age: 42 During nine years at the space, Hieginbotham will be conunissioneTS were white," the coacbes were black (an aU-time women held their university's top Hometown: Chicago. Kennedy Space Center, she the primary operator of the study said. Six were women, four high), and yet blacks made up 57.8 job, or 12.6 percent, an increase Family: Unmarried, no participated in 53 shuttle space station's robotic arm. of them leading spon-specific con­ percent of Division I basketball of 1.1 percentage points.

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Email Entertainment News And Events to Entertainment(g MonTheGazette.com Actress Gives $1 Million To Arts School Prince To Play Super Bowl Halftime Show Jada Pinkett Smith has donat­ donation Monday, said it will enrollment from 316 to 375 stu­ Pop star Pri!nce will headline Roll Hall of Fame member in a ever since Janet Jackson's ed SI million to her high school name its new theater for Pinkett dents. the halftime show at Super Bowl row to get the Super Bowl half- "wardrobe malfunctioij" at the alma mater, the Baltimore Smith. Karen Banfield Evans, execu­ XLI in Miami, the NFL has time show gig ~ following Paul 2004 game caused a backlash School for the Arte, asking that Pinkett Smith, 35, is married to tive director of the Smith Family armoimced. McCarmey in 2005 and Mick among some viewers that its new ±eater be dedicated to Foundation, and Pinken Smith's Jagger earlier this year. resulted in FCC action agaiost classmate Tupac Shakur, who aunt, said the actress was moved The Super Bowl is set for Feb. CBS and stations that tele­ was shot and killed in 1996. by the school's advances since 4 at Dolphin Stadium. It will be vised the show. "It means a lot when you're a she graduated. televised by CBS. Last year, Jagger's. micro­ teacher and your most famous Pinkett, Smith wanted the the­ An estimated 141 milhon phone was turned down when alumnus comes back to give a ater named for Shakur because viewers tuned in to last year's he sang raunchy lyrics. donation," said Donald Hicken, of the friendship they developed game between the Pittsburgh Prince's early work had its head of the school's theater at the school. The rapper died Steelers and the Seattle share of sexually explicit lyrics department since its founding after a drive-"by shooting in Las Seahawks, NFL.com said. and erotic stage shows, but the in 1980 and Pinkett Smith's for­ Vegas. The NFL has taken a more performer has "toned down" mer theater teacher. "It really The actress has appeared in The six-ume Grammy Award cautious approach to program­ his act in recent years, says a lot to the community that "WiW Smith, who stars in the new movies such as "Ali," which winner is the third Rock and ming the halftime festivities. NFL.com said. the school matters in people's movie "The Pursuit of starred her husband, and lives." Happ\Tiess" with their 8-year-old "Collateral," and she was the 1 The donation from the Will son, Jaden. voice of the hippo Gloria in the Syler Let Go As She and Jada Smith Family The couple had previously 2005 animated film Foimdauon, which is based in given SI 12,500 to the school. "Madagascar." Baltimore, will be used for ren­ When a S30 million expansion "The Pursuit of Happyness," a Prepared To Undergo Surgery ovation and expansion. The program is finished in the fall of Sony Pictures release, opens in "Rene Syler, lame-duck Rene Syler and I talked about show is moving in a new school, which announced the 2007, the school will increase its theaters Friday. coanchor of CBS's The Early her upcoming book and void direction; her last day is Dec. Show, will undergo a bilateral left by the death of 60 Minutes 22. But her departure • and 'IdoF Threats prophylactic mastectomy next legend F'^ P-adlcy, minutes Bradley's painful Nov. 9 R&B vocalist Fantasia will J/19. The disc boasts collabora­ Stopppin'," while Swizz Beatz month," Gail Shister reports in death have eliminated two of return this week with her self- tions with producers Aiissy helmed "Surround U" and pro­ Thursday's Philadelphia the highest-profile black jour­ titled sophomore album, due \ia Elliott, Swizz Beatz and ducers Dre & Vidal crafted "I Inquirer. nalists at CBS News. Bab>face, as well as songwriters Nominate U" and "Baby Makin "Syler's mother and father "And there aren't many Diane Warren and Sean Garrett, Hips." Other album cuts include both had breast cancer, and people poised to take their among others. Lead single "Not The Way It Is," penned by she has endured several breast place." "Hood Boy" featuring Big Boj of Garrett, and "I Feel Beautiful," cancer scares and painful biop­ Kelli E. Edwards, a CBS OutKasi was produced by Tone written by Warren and produced sies. She was working on a spokeswoman, said "We want Mason and written by by Babyface. first-person piece about her to have the best team possible singer/songwriter Johnta Austin. After wiiming "American Idol" forthcoming surgery when she at CBS News, and obviously, "IVe let go of things from the in 2004, the High Point, N.C., was told that Early Show 'was we want that team to reflect past and I'm ha\ing a good time," native and single mother released going in a different direction. It the diversity in the country. saj's Fantasia of the new offering. her debut "Free Yourself," which wasn't like there was any room We recently hired two people "Now I'm on a whole different bowed at No. 8 on The Billboard for debate,' she says," Shister 10 recruit for us." One of level ... and I let everyone know 200 and spawned the single "I wrote. "Her bosses knew about before she would regale a them. Crystal Johns, is to that I've moved on from where I Believe." That song topped the her medical condition, Syler capacity crowd at the Tampa focus on diversity, recruit­ was." Billboard Hot 100 - die first says, but she doesn't believe it Bay Association of Black ment and retention, she said. Elliott co-WTOte and produced time in the chart's history that an was a factor in their decision." Journalists Griot Drum The second, Barbara Fedida 'Turn This Party Up!" "Two artist debuted at No. 1 with On Tuesday, media critic Awards dinner in St. Brill, is focusing on talent Weeks Notice" and "No his/her first solo record. Eric Deggans wrote on his St. Petersburg. recruitment, for management Petersburg Times blog, "VC^o knew, three weefcs as well as for entry-level jobs, "There's a mighty shallow- later, that she would be leaving Edwards said. Amdre 3000 To Appear With bench among non-white jour­ a void of her own, out of a job "We're definitely not where nalists at CBS News. after four years on the net­ we want to be, but we're mov­ Will Ferrell In Semi-Pro "When wc last saw each work's morning show?" ing in the right direction with Rapper Andre "3000" Semi-Pro is being directed by atrical release in 2008. btherj U^vly . Show co-host "Syler says she was told the the recent hires." Benjamin continues his foray newcomer Kent Alterman and Andre 3000 remains active in i.^.MMUiPiiii» into the world of film with a was written by Scot Armstrong, the rap world as well, as a guest oung Jeezy s Inspiration new basketball comedy tided who is credited with crafting artist on a remix to Unk's hit Semi-Pro. some of Ferrell's biggest hit single "Walk It Out," which also It would be easy for Def Jeezy says he recorded 114 United States, according to Benjamin joins an all-star movies, including Old School, features Jim Jones. Jam rapper Young Jeezy to be songs for the album, ulti­ Nielsen SoundScan. Jeezy cast that includes Will Ferrell Siarsky & Hutch and the upstaged amid high-profile mately selecting the best 14. and Woody Harrelson. Semi- upcoming sequel to Old School, releases by labelmates Jay-Z Are the other 100 gone forev­ Pro, which is being produced Old School Dos. and Nas. But Jeezy has a for­ er? "Maybe, maybe not," he by New Line Cinema,,centers Last month, Benjamin midable cast in his corner for says. "I did this in case any­ around a fictional 1970's debuted his new animated series his sophomore album, "The thing ever happens to me, so American Basketball League Class of 3000 on The Cartoon Inspiration," due this week. I've got a couple of albums Association (ABA) team, the Network. The lighthearted car­ The project will boast guest left. You never know these Flint Michigan Tropics. toon focuses on a superstar appearances from Ludacris, days." As die owner/coach/player, music teacher's relationship with T.I., Keyshia Cole, Three 6 "The Inspiration" follows Ferrell's character Jackie Moon his students at a performing per­ Mafia, Young Buck and Jeezy's 2005 debut, "Let's attempts to lead The Tropics to forming arts school in Atlanta. Timbaland, among others. Get It: Thug Motivation also won best new R&B/hip- the big time. Semi-Pro is slated for a the­ First single "I Luv It" is No. 101," which reached No. 2 on hop artist at the recent 10 this week on Billboard's The Billboard 200 and has Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Dreamgirls' Earns Seven Hot Rap Tracks chart. sold 1.7 million copies in the Awards in Atlanta. Quincy Jones Named 'Mentor of the Year' Nods From BFCA Quincy Jones' stockpile of School of Public Health, said Dreamgirls," joined films will hand out its awards during DiCaprio's co-star of the lat­ awards is about to grow higher in a statement Monday. "He- "The Departed," "Babel" and die 12th annual Critics Choice ter film, Djimon Hounsou, was _ he's been named "Mentor of has served as a role model for .Awards on Jan. 12. nominated for best supporting the Year," by Harvard using the power of celebrity Also picking up actor in a group that also University's School of Public to improve the lot of BFCA nods were includes Eddie Murphy for Health. humankind." "The Last King of "Dreamgirls." The music mogul, 73, is the National Mentoring Scotland's" Forrest Additionally, "Dreamgiris" inaugural recipient of the Month, now in its sixth year, iXTiitaker and "The earned nominations for best honor, which will be presented aims to recruit volunteer Pursuit of picture, best director (Bill during National Mentoring mentors to work with young Happyness" lead Will Condon), best supporting Month in January 2007. people. The theme of the jf ', Smith, both for best actress (Jennifer Hudson) and "Quincy Jones' entire life is a month is "Pass it on. Mentor a actor. They'll face best acting ensemble. ^ testament to the power of child." The monthlong effort M Leonardo. DiCaprio The awards will be handed mentoring," Jay Winsten, asso­ also includes "Thank Your — twice in the category out during a ceremony at the ciate dean of the Harvard Mentor Day" on Jan. 25. "Little Miss Sunshine" in - as the actor has been nominat­ Santa Monica Civic earning seven nominations ed for his roles in "The Auditorium. E! Entertainment each from the Broadcast Film Departed" and "Blood Television will broadcast high­ Critics Assn (BFCA), which Diamond. lights on Jan. 20. Evel Knievel Files Trademark Lawsuit Against KanyeWest Over 'Touch The Sky'Video For 68-year-old Evel Knievel's Filed Monday in a Tampa, Fla. ages and a halt to the video's dis­ next stunt, he will attempt to federal court, the lawsuit from tribution, also names Roc-A-Fella win a lawsuit against rapper Roben Craig Knievel claims that Kanye West for biting his per­ West's Evel Kanycvcl character in the video is an "infringement on his trademark name and like­ ness," reports the Associated Press. He also claims the "\ailgar and offensive" images depiaed in the \ideo - including a kiss with Pamela Anderson and an attempt to jump a rocket-powered motor­ cycle over a canyon that results in a fier\' crash - has damaged his reputation. sona in his extravagant ndeo for Records, video director Chris The lawsuit) which seeks dam­ "Touch the Sky." Milk and AOL for distributing it. Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette • December 14 - December 20 2006 • Page 7

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-^^ Middle Class Blacks Are Their ^Brother's Keeper' - Literally By: Lorinda M. Bullock up to be middle class. up getting this middle class that other things. These are all race- Savage said middle-class that appeared to be statistically NNPA National Corespondent "So basically the middle class we do have^—by helping each based disadvantages that middle- Blacks realize that they, too, more "disconnected" from their The Biblical quote, "Am I my Blacks wereibur-and-a-half times other," he explained. class Blacks continue to face." might lose their middle-class poorer siblings—college educat­ brother's keeper?" was made more likely to be poor when they Savage said more stress and According to the National status. ed Blacks. She said the reason famous by Cain after murdering were teenagers as the middle class strain happens when well-mean­ Urban League's 2006 "State of "It's nothing to go into a Black for this is because most high- his brother Abel. If you're Black Whites," Pattillo said. "That's a Black America," church and hear the preacher say income earning college educat­ and middle class, a recent study statement about the. recency of between 1994 and to a whole bunch of middle-class ed Blacks tend to have siblings says, thd answer to that question the black middle class." 2004, die Black Blacks that we're only about two who also attended college and is probably yes. In Pattillo's smdy, middle class ^ homeownership rate or three paychecks away from earn good incomes. Mary Pattillo, co-author of the was defined as a family with an rose from 42.3 per­ poverty ourselves. And that has Pattiilo said the purpose of the study, "Poverty in the annual incor-e of S30,700- cent to 49.1 percent, been America for Black folks. It's the study was to show that even Family: Race, Siblings and $99,600. The government's the highest rate in his­ not like a whole lot of us who are middle-class Blacks still haven't Socioeconomic Heterogeneity," poverty line is $16,000 for a fam­ tory." In addition. middle class are not very, very arrived yet, despite arguments says most Black people in ily of three. Black homeownership close. That if we lost a job, we'd about them benefiting most today's middle class end up their Pattillo said middle-class rates even grew faster be back with our brothers and from affirmative action. sibling's "keeper," especially Blacks often have to help their than the White home- sisters and we recognized that so financially. "When we hear the term poorer siblings, but unlike their ownership rate. we should not sever the ties as 'middle class', we assimie, 'okay "Middle-class AfHcan White counterparts, most mid­ Still, the report quickly as that group of African Americans Americans are two-and-a-half dle-class Blacks are at a greater found: "Despite these White folks who feci that is okay. We don't need to really times as likely to have a poorer risk of loosing the financial foot­ ing niua;^ class siblings help out impressive gains, however, the they've got a greater oppor­ worry about them.' But being sibling as middle class Whites," ing they've worked so hard to but then feel they've been taken Black homeownership rate in the tunity." middle-class and Black is very Pattillo said. gain. advantage of. first decade of the 21st century There was one group of mid­ different than being middle- . Pattillo, chair and professor of "These middle-class Black "I think when you see the firus- was only beginning to approach dle-class Blacks (17.6 percent) class and White." sociology at the Weinberg folks are less likely to be able to go tration coming, (is) when that the White homeownership rate of College of Arts and Sciences at to their parents for help to buy a person who they're helping is not 1900." Career O Northwestern University, and house. Their parents are less able carrying their weight in terms of Additionally, Blacks had far (-Aintacl .Warkcting lo advertise in our career opportunity section her co-author. Colleen M. to help their children (grandchil­ accepting the help and using the more of their wealthy tied up in 972-606-7498 Fax or Email copy lor quote: Vax: 972-509-9058; Heflin of the Martin School of dren). They don't have siblings to help," he said. homes than Whites, meaning they Email: onporluniiv « monlhegazelle.com Public Policy at the University of go to if they have a particular Pattillo said for most Blacks, remain more vulnerable to the Kenmcky, relied on the National financial crisis, if they have a their main source of wealth and ups and downs of the housing Longitudinal Survey ofYouth to health emergency or their car often only, source of wealth is in market. ^ reach their conclusion. breaks down," she said. their homes. Savage said even beyond sib­ The survey tracked 14-18 year Southern Star Past president of the "Another kind of fragility that lings, the Black middle class often olds nationwide in 1979 up to Concrete, Inc. OM Association of Black middle-class Blacks experience is help their brothers and sisters the present day and tracked the Psychologists James Savage said they have much less wealth than througji their churches and social income of their parents. The it's no surprise that middle-class middle class Whites. We already organizations. as tMsae ILsx^fflBGB flu BPig sample group of the teens' Blacks feel pressure to help their know there's an income differen­ "We're forever helping each incomes as adults was also Mixer Drivers - A or B CDt poorer siblings and other close tial but middle-class Whites have other," he said. "I think you saw a tracked into their early 30s and fiiends. 10 times the wealth holdings as lot of poor Black folks that were Excellent Benefits • 401 (k) 40s. "If you look at the Black family, middle-class Blacks. We know picked up by their better off rela­ Annual Performance Bonus It revealed that 34 percent of there's always been this poor layer wealth is important for things like tives in terms of (Hurricane) those Black teens who grew up versus one that has been a little ftinding a college education, buy­ Katrina. 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Barack-IIHIary Showdown Pane I race, I'm sure Hillary was totally John McCain came out on top. to nominate someone who will couldn't get loo much higher. counting on black support. But There are a lot of Democrats go on to lose. Obama clearly has Democrats typically get about Quinnipiac University did a poll who have reservations about brought some excitement to the 90 percent of the black vote, of favorable/unfavorable views Hillary Clinton, not because party, because, face it, it's been a and I think he'd do a littie bit on a bunch of political figures in they are necessarily hostile to while since Democrats had one better than that. The more November, rigjit after the mid­ her, but they're not sure she can of their own who was really interesting question is if he'd term elections, and Obama and be elected and they don't want exciting. do better among white Democrats. 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But I'd Seeking An Energetic, •telephone and interpersonal relations skills are important to success in this be pretty sure that Obama Telephone Advertising capacit>'. E>utics include, but are not limited to: would get more. I did some Sales Pro For • Website Maintenance polling in 2004 where I asked • Interfacing and promoting KWRD to local church leaders and congrega­ Classified and Small tions. about people's favorable and Certified Firefighter/Paramedic: Annual Salary: $46,334, Closing Date: • Working with Operations and Sales departments in developing mariteting imfavorable opinions of them 01/26/2007. MQ's: Certified Firefighter/Paramedic or Certified Firefighter Business Accounts. and promotional materials for the radio station. both. Sixty-three percent of currently anending paramedic school. Be at least 18 years of age by the • Order station promotional merchandise blacks and 71 percent of the date of the written examination. 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There is no cost gram for children of parents that are We are asking that each of you bring can Plano.TX 75074 We are still in a crisis in our ger. It reminds us of our leaders. but a lot of rewards. Continue to incarcerated. goods, non-perishable food items, new 972-633-5511 or slightly used clothing for adults and world, our Federal Pray for all elected ofBcials, leaders pray for one another. Anonymous Otcewber 16, 2006 children, and new toys for children. SIXTH AVENUE Government, our states, in the business world and in indus­ Things to Ponder: GOD We will provide Christmas gift For more information call Pastor BAPTIST CHURCH cities, communities, and the try; and don't forget administra­ Listens to Us. Thank GOD for bags and Worship Services to Michael's, Boyd's, and Beto One Debra Jackson @ 214^76-8188. December 17, 4 pm stressful lives of people, espe­ tors. These people shape our nation listening to us and answering Fellowship of Believers Ministries Annual Christmas Program with and guide public opinion. They prayers. GOD is also willing to for­ Units of the Texas Criminal Justice cially around this time of the Department. 30,000 gift bags will be Bishop Gregory Crawford us, you will be blessed! need GOD'S divine guidance. give; HIS love is there for those Founder and Senior Pastor year. Pray is the only distributed to each resident. Sixth Avenue Baptist Church who pray to HIM; HE can 501 Wynnewood Village, #423 Bishop K. D. Da\is, thing that unit help us For more info call Carolyn Dallas, TX 75224 Overseer & Pastor with these problems. be trusted. We pray knowing Johnson @ 972-235-6432. 214-372-3624 Rev.H.P.WiUiams. Prayer can change, not HE listens to us. Psalm Coalition of Churches Associate Pastor only conditions around 86:1-7. In Prison Ministry FRIENDSHIP-\\^EST 125 South 5th Street GOD Loves US. HIS us, but change us as welL Kev. Isaac Johnson, Coordinator BAPTIST CHURCH Corsicana,TX 75110 love is faithful; HIS deci­ P. O. Box 225863 Prayer is a way to talk to December IS, 7pm to IIpm 903-874-4873 GOD about things that no sions are always fair. They Dallas, TX 75222-5863 FREE Singles Unplugged Friday 972-235-6432 or 214-632-6519 one can help us with. are firm like mountains, Ni^t. Theme: "Dancing with the ST. PAUL UNITED Remember, GOD sits deep like the sea. HIS love is Stars." Every second Friday of the METHODIST CHLTtCH CSI ENTERTAINMENT on the throne; and the a treasure; we can find shel­ month opportunities are for singles to Ei^ery Ttietday, thru SROUP make a connection to be edified and December 19, 7 pm devil is a liar. Perhaps you ter in the shadow of HIS Wings. Psalm 36:5-10. December 17, 7pm encouraged, away from clubs, bars, and "Tuesday Ni^t Jazz is Backj" are going through a Koinonia Baptist Church, Pastor non-Christian environments. Local FREE, Advent of Jazz Concen Series, GOD Protects US. We tough time right now, but Patrick Rucker & Cormecting Spirits rappers, singers, bands, musicians, featuring local jazz artists for your now is the time to think Picture of The Week can look to the hills, where Internationally will present a FREE comedians, and poet^ will showcase Holiday Entertainment. Artists positively, GOD is getting Ptistor Rictae Rush, IBOC Church; Ba^tor Renee we can find our help; which "DFW Gospel Round-Up" Concert. their talents. scheduled to appear: Tom Braxton, ready to bless you in HombucMe,Agape Christian FeOowskip Church;and comes firom GOD who cre­ Pastor Darrell and Lady LaTonja For more informadon, call Ephesians 5, Erick Willis, Arlington Sister Tbrpley at an "Inspiring" service. away that you cannot ated the Heavens and the Blair of Ft. Wordi's New Breed 972-228-7233. Jones, etc. imagine. The fourth finger is our ring earth. HE is our protector; HE Christian Center are Co-hosts. We Friendship-West Baptist Church For information call the church @ will accept monetary gifts, food, gift Dr. Frederick Haynes, III 214-922-0000. I believe that God gives four finger. What is surprising to many is doesn't sleep or let us stumble. that this is our weakest finger, as GOD is at our side; we will not be cards, mall certificates, new and Senior Pastor SL Paul UMC answers to prayer: "Yes!" "No." slightly used, children and adult 2020 West Wheatland Road Rc\'. Elzie Odom, Jr., Pastor any piano teacher will testify. It harmed during the day or at night. "Not yet." or "I have some­ clothing (all sizes) at any time and Dallas.TX 75232 1816 Routh Street HE will protect and keep us safe thing better in mind." should remind us to pray for those especially the night of the program. 972-22S-5200 Dallas.TX 75201 who are weak, in trouble or in pain. firom all dangers, now and always The "Five Finger Prayer" is For more information contact 214-922-0000 beautiful! It is also worth making They need our prayers day and where we go. Psalm 121. Thanks Cynthia Diggs @ 817-229-4323. GBEA'raRgT.JOHW it a part of night. You cannot pray too much Be To GOD! CSI Hntcrtiiinment Group REVaATTQW OgrRCH aOAtEN PRAYING FOR our lives. Your thumb is near­ for them. Cynthia Digj^v. Partner December II - 16 7i30pm Email: [email protected] Thit Saturday, December 16, est you. Begin your prayers by And last is our little finger (the P, O. Box 5.31957 Performance of "Black Nativity" play Office: 972-516-4191 by Langston Huj^es, directed by Willie From 10 am to 1 pm praying for those closest to you. pinkie) it is the smallest finger of Grand Prairie, TX 75053 Minor, and produced by Gospel Truths It's thai time of the year . . . The all, which is where we should place Voice Mail: 972-606-3878 817-229-4323 or 214-417-6095 They are the easiest to remember. with special permission by Dramatics Season of GIVING! With your help It has been said, "To pray for our ourselves in relation to GOD and Fax: 972-516-4197 Publishing. we will sponsor a clothes, toys, and others. The Bible says, "The least FELLOWSHIP BAFTIST loved ones is a sweet duty." Lei MON-The Gazette help your For more information and tickets, food give-a-way. Please donate any shall be the greatest among you." CHURCH OF ALLEN call Deacon Taylor @ 214-253-8759. food (non-perishables) and frozen The next finger is the pointing church accomplish the Prayer of Jabez, Decftnbrr 13 -15. 7pm Your pinkie should remind you to Greater Su John turkeys; new or slightly worn clothing finger. Pray for those who teach, "Enlarge our territory to expand opportuni­Armual Winter Revival with guest ties that mcr/ impact in such a way thai we Revelation Church and toys for this cause. The gi\'e-a- instruct and heal. This includes pray for yourself. By the time you speaker; Prophet Charles Buchanan, have prayed for the other groups. touch more lives for God's gbry. Let us do Rc\'. F. v.. Livingston, way will be held at John Phelps teachers, doctors. Pastors and more for Him." Pastor of Showers of Blessings Senior I*astor Recreation Center, 3030 Tips Blvd., COGIC in Mobile, AL. 3633 Atlanta (a DaUas, TX 75216, 214-670-7525. Decrmber 16, 6 ptn Metropolitan Avenue Help us to be a blessings to many chil­ Piano Computer Restored Page J citation payment method is oper­ Monday, Wednesday, Friday Conclusion of our Annual Winter DaUa8,TX 75215 dren and adults who need our love dates from today forward will be ational again. Web pajinents - 7:30 am-4:30 pm Revival and "A Christmas to 214-428-0129 and support. expected to make their appear­ posted during the outage were Tuesday - 7:30 am-5:30 pm Remember" by our Youth For more information please call ance according to their citations. successfully transacted. Thursday - 8:30 am-4:30 pm Department. MT.OUVE 214-450-7634. I-cllnwihip Baptift Church of Citizens issued a citation Dec. The Municipal Court ofiSce The Piano Municipal Court, CHl^tCHOFPLAWQ Wflmen Praying for Allen Christ Ministries, Inc. 5 thru Dec. 10 will have until will be closed for the holiday Ray Robinson Justice Center, 900 December 31, 8 pm Rev. W. L. Stafford, Sr., M. Div. Culmination of a Blessed 2006 Dr. Angela S. King, Dec. 21, unless their fifteen (15) beginning Friday, Dec. 22, E.I 5th Street. Senior Pa»tor Journey, a live CD/DVD recording of Founder/President calendar day appearance date is reopening Tuesday, Dec. 26. For additional questions, con­ 200 Belmont Drive the "Spence and My Family" and "The R O. Box 863766 later than Dec. 21. Regular hours of operation for tact the Municipal Court at (972) Allen,TX 75013 Secret to Overcoming The B.L.U.E.S." Plano.TX 75086 The Municipal Court's online the court are: 941-2199. 972-359-9956 This is a wonderful way to end 2006 214-450-7634 Church Directory

T'emvfe ofTaith Christian Ciiapcf C.'M.T.. Churcfi Faithway Fellowship tY? Mt. Olive Church of Piano Baptist Church 740 Avenue F Piano, TX 75074 972-633-5511 "Where Jesus is the Main Attraction" Of Hamilton Park WWW.MOCOP.ORG Sunday Worship Experience - 8:00 am & 10:45 am 8219 Bunche Dr. Dallas, TX 75243 Wednesday Bible Study - 12:00 Noon & 7:00 pm Church Office: (972) 792-0239 Pastor's Office: (972) 792-0240 Serving the Piano 14120 Noel Road • Dallas, TX 75254 Service Times Community for 13 Years 972-239-1120 (Office) • 972-239-5925 (Fax) Sunday School: 9:4SAM Aotar DtTrick L Baninam, Sr. [email protected] (Email) Morning Worship 11:00AM Wednesday Bible Study 7:00PM Sunday Worship Heallhv Bt'i;ininniis Child iJevclopmcnt Cenltr - "n2-4(M-l412 PKOPLK OF FAITH \\H (I A MIND TO \\()HK 10:00 am

FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALLEN St Luke A.M.E. Church (aka - SLAME) Pastor W.L. Stafford Sr., M.Div "Where tve slam dunk the devil and serve up Jesus" Wednesday Night 521W. Avenue E Garland, TX 75040 972,487.9703 "A Ministry that is on the Move for Christ" 7:15 pm Email: [email protected]

SundKy 'Hieiday "Pastors Sam fr ^Qnia Tenceroy ' ^ll.;^l•n•-l^hurxh 8:4$ a.m. Chunh School 7:l5p.ni.BlbkSlady t\cdn4:'>tU> I'ravvr/Ititilc SUi.' 9:45 •.in. Pnlw & Wonhip 10:15 •.m. Uonhlp Kiperkncc Call Pastor Sam on: ::,.\ S i--h Mi-lul..s .'-\,,i.lli li-i 1.!.!,. "Vision & Truth Live" Wednesday Come experience the Worship Atmosphere nt hcUowship, you will ne^er be ihc tame. Radio Broadcast: KWRD 100.7 FM Sundays 9pm - 10pm Thursday 6:J0 p.m. Prajir Servtcr 200 Belmont Drive • Allen, Texas • 75013 7:00 p.m. Church School 7:00 p.m. Choir Rchnrul HtAR PASTOR SAM DAILY OM. "TRUTH MADE SIMPLE" Phone 972-359-9956 • www.Jbcofallen.org KGGR1040AM MONDAY - FRIDAY @ 5:25pm - 5:30pm •Ifyou oeed a ride to worship with us, please call the church. Reverend Charles E. Franklin, Pastor

NORTH DALLAS COMMUNITY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church 920 E. 14th Street Piano, TX "A Spiritual Oasis far a Thirsty ttbrld" Isaiah S5:J r^ Saint Mark Missionary SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: Baptist Church 8:00 AM • 9:30 AM • 11 :30 AM 1308 Wilcox Street, McKlnney TX z z Pastor Charles S. Wattley 972-437-3493 z Dr ttffieWSrnrtv '010-1020SomliShemian Street • Ridiarclson,TX 75081 o SawrPwiw www.ndcbf»org H Z New Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Dallas m Sunday Service Morning Worship m (/> 7:30 am & 10:30 am O 9:00 am Sunday School "n Wednesday Service O prayer Meeting 7:00 pm c Brotherhood 7:00 pm Missions 7:00 pm Sunday Singles Group 7:00 pm Education Ministries... 9:30 a.m. Dr. Robert E. Price, Bible Study 7:45 pm Worship Celebration... 11:00 am. Senior Pastor - Nursery Facilities Available - A Praying Church Family Sunday 9:45AM Sunday School "Watchmen on the Walls" Monday 7PM Youth, Brotherhood, Mission Wednesday & Young Adult Ministries Family Ministries... 7:00 p.m. 214-341-6459 (Phone) • 214-342-8403 (Fax) Tuesday 7PM Bible Study & Men's Choir Wednesday 9550 Shepard Road 7PM MId-Week Service I Thursday 7PM Mass Choir Friendly Fellowship with A Family Focus DaUas,TX 75243 For More Information Call 972.542.6178 For more information call (972) 423-6695 www.saintmarkbc.com • [email protected] www.nmzb.org (Website) • newmzbc^aol.com (EmaU) www.8hilohbaptl8tchurch.org

IV.SiV *>J/^Tll''^^''*'•" ivtvlv.AUt\/hi(iu^itti.ii,nt Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette • December 14 - December 20, 2006 • Page 9 Restland & The Simplicity Plan® Are The Proud 2006 Sponsors Of Our Religious Section Please contact this conifuum'ty sponser at 972-238-7111 or lyisit their zvebsite at zvLciv.restland/itneralhome.coni Angels Of Destiny: Helping Others In Times Of Need By: Toni Calvin always given priority. Richard accompanied with smiles and facility. The organization is oper­ cancer centers, children's hospi­ speak the word into your life. Angels of Destiny is a non­ states, "When a child receives an gratitude by not only the ated by a volimteer staff and tals and hospices. One firiend who believed and profit organization that delivers patients, but the loved ones as actively seeks to increase their Ms. Richard offers words of contributed to my vision for hand-painted angels to victims well. team. According to Richard, this encouragement for everyone AOD was the late Pastor Max of serious illness. The organiza­ Jana Ocampo, a volimteer for chasing their dream. 'Brother Max' Crawford. I can tion is located in Beaumont, the organization, says that she "I believe that any­ see him rejoicing in Heaven TX and was founded by Linda simply has a heart for terminally one can make a differ­ today." Richard. Ms. Richard is com­ ill patients. She has lost many ence because 'Littie is To help the volunteers stay monly known as the The Angel family members to cancer, much when God is in encouraged, the team has fel­ Lady. Since the organization's including her father 11 years ago. it'. When the Lord gave lowship once a month at inception in 2001, they have "The kids are just so happy to get me a vision for this Church on the Rock - North at delivered thousands of angels, them and even the families in the ministry', I didn't look 8060 E Tex Freeway in locally, in southeast TX as well waiting rooms are so surprised at my circumstances, I Beaumont and hosts several as across the United States as a that someone was thinking of looked at my God, the events throughout the year to symbol of hope and encourage­ them", Ocampo said. The mis­ author and finisher of raise funds and to show appre­ ment. sion for Angels of Destiny is to let my faith," she said. ciation for each other. Angels people know that someone cares As a collector of angels, Ms. Angels of Destiny members during "I would like to say of Destiny appreciates your Richard thought of the idea to and that they are loved by God, visit to Beaumont Children's Hospital to everyone hoping to donations and relies on them, especially during their battle with share the sentiment of angels Angels of Destiny is the busiest time of the year for make a difference in this world to solely, for its operation. You with those who were in desper­ founder Linda Richard a serious illness. the angels. Angels of Destiny will hold on to your dreams. It's very may make tax-deductible con­ ate need of encouragement due angel that looks like them, the Currently, Angels of Destiny is be delivering angels to all 20 of important to have someone who tributions and inquire about to their illness. Among the expression is priceless". The in search of a new home as they the Shriners Hospitals through­ believes in you! Someone who volunteer opportunities at requests for angels, children are response to the angels is usually have now outgrown their present out the United Slates as well as will be there, someone who will www.angelsofdestiny.net. Kirk Franklin: At The Movies & On A Mission TeCo Theatrical Productions Presents Black Nativity By: Karu F. Daniels Award. "I wanna make sure that Franklin has been tapped to TeCo Theatrical Productions, 3 muld-cultural theater company in November 2007. Kirk Franklin is ready for his when you see my life, that it's a host the 'Imagine Me' All-Star Inc. wiU open its season with Black that oflfers a full season of shows at Tickets are SIO in advance close-up - on the big screen this life that you can really be proud Celebrity Concert on Jan. 11, Nativity by Langston Hu^es at the Hall of State in Fair Park. and SI5 at the door, general go round. of." 2007 at Nashville's Opryland the Hall of State in Fair Park on Throughout the season The gospel music sensation The film is Franklin's rags-to- Hotel. The event, which kicks Thursday, December 7, 2006 and more than 500 tickets has parmered with Lionsgate to riches story, which will detail him off the 22nd Annual Stellar run through Saturday, December will be donated to fam­ develop 'Church Boy,' a movie being abandoned by his teenage Awards,' will benefit the 16, 2006. The production will be ilies who live in blighted project described as a 'screen Children's Defense Fund. mother and raised by a great direaed by Leon Rabin Award areas of town. version of his inspirational life Artists confirmed to partici­ Winner, David Jones Butier and Upcoming productions story." pating in concert, to be nation­ will feature several accomplished include our annual Fresh off the platinum-selling ally broadcast on the Gospel artists based in Dallas. New Play Compedtion success of his latest opus 'Hero' Music Television Channel in Sherel Riley has recorded with in March 2007 and and on the heels of winning his April 2007, are Mary Mary, Columbia Records and was fea­ Five Men On A Stool, a first American Music Award Doimie McClurkin, Kelly Price, tured as a background vocalist for unique poetry and jazz (for "Favorite Contemporary Chante Moore, Kenny George Howard and Robert Inspirational Artist"), Franklin session in celebration of Lattimore, teen film actress Brookins. Riley has traveled exten­ Mother's Day. TeCo is is continuing his wave of KeKe Palmer (star of 'Akeelah sively throughout the stale per­ currently renovating a Hollywood-bound holy rolling and The Bee'), TV actor Tyler forming to standing-room audi­ 10,000 square ft. building near admission seating. Showtime victory. James Williams. ences. She holds a bachelor's the Bishop Arts District that starts at 8:00 p.m. nightly. For The three time Grammy He has served as the private, degree in Speech and Drama from includes administrative ofiBces, ticket information, call (214) Award winner will produce nonprofit organization's "Faith North Texas State University. workshop areas, dressing rooms 948- 0716 or to purchase tick­ 'Church Boy" along with Emmy Ambassador' since last year. Rickey L. Colbert, Jr. is a Dallas and a 208-seai theatre. The final Award winning casting director ets online, visit www.teco "I'm honored as the Children native who enjoys playwriting. On phase is scheduled for completion theater.org Robi Reed. Defense Fund's 'Faith the silver screen, he has worked "We are very excited to wel­ Ambassador' to host a benefit alongside Whoopi Goldberg, come Kirk Franklin to the honoring an organization whose Vivica Fox, Lorenz Smith and Will Lionsgate family," offered aunt in Ft. Worth, Texas. As a mission it is to raise awareness Smith to name a few. The.^.^^^^'^^Body of Christ Church Lionsgate President of precocious musical talent, he and bring much needed help to David Jones Butier has per­ Production Mike Paseornek. imS.mstmorekndRd. directed a church choir by age the millions of poor and disad­ formed in a nimiber of successful "Kirk is an incredible talent Dallas Texas 75237 11, but soon lost his way with the vantaged children in America stage productions in Dallas & in Phone: 972-572-4262 Fax: 972-709-3888 who has touched countiess lives exposure to drugs, street vio­ today," he conunemed. "I'm so through his music and his spir­ Los Angeles. Sunday Seivke?: 7:30 ,„^P»^ **i=*- M>ciryittg-ofg On the musical front. I4i(Uii«)-- (Church I'lioit^-) "THE CHURCH mTH AN OPEN BIBLE- 3€.x(t GAapet Sunday H^orshio Services Wednesday 8:00 a.m. A 11:00 a-m. 12:00 p.m, mble Study Christian Methodkt Episcopal Chvrch 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 7:00 p.m. Prayer Hour 1113 Ave. I. Piano, TX 75074 (972) 423-4090 6:00 p-m. Bmptist Tmimmg Lniem 7:30 p.nu Bible Study Rev. Marrncr J. Ford. Jr., Pastor r Friendship Baptist Church Sunctay School: 0:30 A.M. Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 A.M. [pr. C. Paul McBride, Pastor Wec^esday Night- 7:30 P.U. Community Bible Class: Schedule of Services: Sunday Macedonia Ministries New Life Fellowship Church of Rowlett Early Morning Worship 702 S. Mill Street • Lewisville, TX 75057 Bishop Miller E. Johnson, Senior Pastor 972-436-2011 8:00 a.m. New Worship Home Sunday School Classes "We Choose Love to Nourish and Cherish One Another" 7401 Miller Road • Rowlett, TX 75088 John 13:34 & Ephesions 5:28-29 9:30 a.m.

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