Volume XXII, Number XXI June 14 - 20, 2012 President Abraham Lincoln cOVER STORYand the Juneteenth Celebration: Something you should know

Visit Us Online at www.NorthDallasGazette.com Juneteenth history and DFW celebrations According to June- cipation Proclamation, were trying to maintain the teenth.com, this is the old- which was official labor force on the planta- est known celebration com- January 1, 1863. tions, some speculate the memorating the ending of later attempts to federal troops actually slavery in the United Sta- explain this delay waited for the slave owners tes. Dating back to 1865, it have yielded several to reap the benefits of one was on June 19th that the versions. Often told is last cotton harvest before Union soldiers, led by the story of a messen- going to texas to enforce Major General Gordon ger murdered on his the emancipation Procla- Granger, landed at Galve- the enslaved were now free. way to texas with the mation. President Abraham Lincoln ston, texas with news that Note that this was two and news of freedom. Another throughout the metro- See LINCOLN, Page 9 the war had ended and that a half years after the eman- theory is the slave owners See JUNETEENTH, Page 11 Tyra Banks DART offering free bus passes to riders a cougar? who “Dump the Pump” this month For more information see pg. 10 www.northdallasgazette.com North texas com- ing together to (APtA), which empha- muters can swap a gasoline e n c o u r a g e sizes the economic and en- receipt for a week of free commuters to vironmental benefits of transit thanks to Dallas try transit the transit. Obama needs Area rapid transit (DA- week of June the three transit agen- rt), the t in Fort Worth, 18-23. this ef- cies will be meeting non- to run against and the Denton county fort is the local transit users at a variety of COMMENTARY transportation Authority version of the locations starting June 8. Congress (DctA) seventh annual “Dump the American Public trans- By Bill Fletcher, Jr. term. On the other hand, the agencies are work- Pump” campaign of the portation Association See DUMP,Page 11 as a few people have (NNPA) if President suggested, if the obstruc- Barack Obama wants to tionist, wealthy republi- Survey shows Plano residents win in November he will can congress can be tied generally pleased with city services have to run against the around romney’s neck, republican congress. it could quite possibly in March the etc insti- responses came from dents is a major component he will actually not need undermine romney’s tute conducted a random 444 of the 2,000 random in our governance process, sampling survey on behalf households contacted to as we develop our actions to spend his time on campaign. of the city of Plano to assess complete the survey that and goals for Plano’s future. romney. When you What does running resident satisfaction with the covered more than 50 serv- this information is tremen- Visit Facebook.com/ have people like former against the republican delivery of city services. On ices. At a cost of $14,000, dously valuable as we strate- NorthDallasGazette for President Jimmy carter congress mean? it May 29 the city council Plano had not performed a gically plan where and how suggesting that romney means taking a message was presented the major citizen survey since 2008. we will invest in our com- more news and infor- mation is not that bad, you have to the public about what findings of the survey by Plano city Manager munity over the coming a message problem and sort of economy we etc vice president Karen Bruce Glasscock said, one that may not be re- Faulk. “Feedback from our resi- See SURVEY, Page 5 solvable in the short- See ObAMA, Page 3 INSIDE... People In The News… 3 People In The News ...... 2 Op/Ed ...... 3 Community News ...... 5 Cover Story ...... 9 Arts & Entertainment ...... 10 Business ...... 11 Classifieds ...... 12 Career Opportunity ...... 13 Ingrid Saunders Jones Church Directory ...... 14-16 Dr. Daryl D. Green Schnavia Smith Hatcher Sister Tarpley ...... 15 See Page 2 People in the News www.NorthDallasGazette.com

Dr. Daryl D. Green rent. Parents, who serve as ment Generation.” adult children financial supporters for Dr. Green argues for to ease mis- Many parents are hurt- crisis, there is a massive ex- their children, may be hurt- parents making the hard de- communica- ing their college graduates odus of adult children re- ing them. cision of setting financial tions. by destroying their inde- turning home to their par- Dr. Green notes, “Giv- limits on their adult chil- Job Strate- pendence as they return ents. According to 2009 ing an individual financial dren. this process will gies for the home. the majority of re- poll by collegeGrad.com, assistance without any ac- allow their adult children to 21st century is cent studies have shown 80% of college graduated countability goes beyond deal with their own finan- his latest book that many college graduates moved back home with common sense. yet, we par- cial situations, even if it and is available will opt to move back their parents after gradua- ents will do this same action means hitting the proverbial online at Ama- home. consequently, many tion. New research by Pa- with our own children when ‘rock bottom.’ Dr. Green zon.com and parents will find themselves trick Wightman at the Uni- we know the long-term continues that today’s par- other book re- helping them financially. As versity of Michigan noted consequences.” Dr. Green ents are fostering adults tailers. you can millions of Americans bat- that more than 62% of can recite a number of situ- who cannot survive under also view the tle economic hardship, Dr. young adults get financial ations where these enabling the future economic crisis. book trailer on Daryl D. Green explains help from their parents at an actions of parents have the unintended conse- youtube.com what can be done to deal average of $12,185. Addi- damaged their children. quences are adult children at http://www. with this pressing matter for tionally, over 22% of par- Some people argue that par- who can’t cope under pres- youtube.com frustrated parents with adult ents assist their adult chil- ents who finance their adult sure.” Dr. Green suggests /watch?v=f_ children. dren in various ways, in- children with no limitations that parents set their expec- lKeMriweA . Due to the economic cluding paying their bills or have fueled this “entitle- tations upfront with their

Ingrid Saunders Jones ing national attention for Ohio State Univer- cally and women of the NcNW’s national commu- sity, the international African diaspora abro- the National council of task of leading this illustri- nity outreach and educa- coastal clean-up, ad.” Negro Women (NcNW) ous organization,” said tional programs. chairman Boys and Girls clubs Shaw was named has recently installed ingrid Jones, incoming NcNW Jones will focus on revital- of America, and the chairman in May 2010; Saunders Jones, coca- chair. “to be in the com- izing the organization World Wildlife Fund. she succeeded Dr. hei- cola’s senior vice president pany of former leaders such through fostering a new “it has been an ght who had served as of Global community con- as Mary Mcleod Bethune, generation of members into honor to serve as head of NcNW for nections and chair of the Dr. Dorothy height, and Dr. the organization. chairman of the Na- more than forty years. coca-cola Foundation, as Barbara Shaw who have Under Ms. Jones’ lead- tional council of Prior to her selection as chairman of the board at its touched the lives of black ership, the coca-cola Fou- Negro Women for the NcNW’s chair, Shaw 55th annual conference in women around the globe is ndation has contributed past two years, said was a prison administra- Washington, Dc. Jones is an honor and a privilege more than $460 million to Dr. Barbara Shaw,” tor with the State of the first to be elected to the that i do not take lightly.” support sustainable com- outgoing NcNW Maryland. post since the passing of Jones will begin her munity initiatives, includ- chair. “i have the ut- to learn more about chair emerita Dr. Dorothy tenure as chairman of the ing the hispanic Scholar- most confidence that the National council of i. height. national board immediately. ship Fund, United Negro Ms. Jones will con- Negro Women, visit its “i am elated that such a As chairman, Jones will college Fund (UNcF), cat- tinue to lead this website, www.ncnw. distinguished membership oversee fundraising for the alyst, the critical Differ- movement into a new ther enrich African-Ameri- org. has entrusted me with the organization, while garner- ence for Women program at era of service that will fur- can communities domesti-

firm in Maryland evaluating lanta. She holds a master of plementing continuous qual- hatcher brings signifi- Schnavia Smith Hatcher federally funded grant pro- social work degree from the ity improvement program cant experience that will the University of texas hool of Social Work. She grams. University of Georgia and a monitoring procedures. See HATcHER, Page 15 at Arlington has named joined Georgia in 2005 and As director of the Ut Ar- doctoral degree in social lington center for African welfare from the University American Studies, hatcher of Kansas. will work to enhance stu- Most recently, hatcher $69* DIVORcE dents, faculty and staff mem- has taught courses on re- bers, and the community's search and evaluation, policy criminal Defense Family cases understanding of African analysis, crisis intervention • DWI / Suspended License • Divorce / Annulment Americans’ unique social and forensic social work. her ¥ • Child Support / Paternity circumstances and heritage. own research focuses on • WARRANTS Removed • Custody Modification “From the onset of our health promotion strategies • 24 Hour Jail Release ¥ • Restraining Order process, Dr. hatcher emer- in correctional settings, ad- • Occupational license, felonies ged as an exceptionally dressing mental health, sub- • Protective Order strong candidate from multi- stance abuse and hiV dis- • Protective Order • Name Change / Adoption ple dimensions,” said ron parities, and the practice and • Misdeamenor/Felonies ¥ • Domestic Violence elsenbaumer, Ut Arlington policy implications for provost and vice president African Americans. Easy Payment Plans for academic affairs. “She is in addition to teaching Schnavia Smith hatcher, a previously served as an ad- a true scholar committed to and research, hatcher is a li- University of Georgia asso- junct faculty member in the the support and success of all censed clinical social worker law Offices Of Vincent Ndukwe ciate professor of social social work and sociology students and particularly and has consulted with jail work, as director of the new departments of Bowie State those pursuing studies fo- and juvenile justice facilities Ut Arlington center for University, Prince George’s cused on issues of signifi- focusing on community re- 214-638-5930 African American Studies. community college and the cance to African Ameri- entry services for offenders 817-277-0196 (Metro) her first day will be July 1. University of the District of cans.” with co-occurring disorders, hatcher moves to texas columbia. She has also hatcher earned a bache- drug court program treat- 2730 N. Stemmons Frwy, Suite 409 • Dallas, TX 75207 after seven years with the worked as a research associ- lor’s degree in psychology ment curricula, jail suicide Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization University of Georgia Sc- ate for a private research from Spelman college in At- prevention protocol and im- ¥ If you qualify. *Fees quoted above are minimum down payment needed to begin processing your case. 2 | June 14 - 20, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette www.NorthDallasGazette.com Op-Ed Consumer Alert: Beware of debt scammers

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Published By Entertainment Marketing Brandy Jones-West consumer financial misfor- other charges begin to ac- collection calls or lawsuits; crowell@responsiblelend- Minority opportunity News, inc. tunes, promising easy solu- crue on the amount origi- • tells you to stop com- ing.org tions to nagging and deep nally owed. in the mean- municating with your cred- Production Contributing Writer Sharon Jones-Scaife Jackie Hardy Jacquinette Murphy continued from Page 1 Special Projects Manager Nicole Scott OBAMA, edward Dewayne Don Willis need. it means picking up the republican economic We now ask, why was that less wars. Well, points go “Preacher Boy” Gibson, Jr. on the themes raised by fun-house. the last time we heard this out to President Obama Editorial Writers the Occupy movement and if there was one thing from Obama? for ending the iraq occu- General Manager, National Sales ivy Carter hammering away at the that Obama needs to do, We also need President pation, but we are still in John e. Banks-Morgan Ruth Ferguson policies of the republican and i am not sure that he is Obama to stop trying to Afghanistan and these Nicole Scott Religious/ congress and their support prepared to do it, it is to out-republican the re- drone attacks in Pakistan Marketing Editor NDG Intern of the upper 1 percent. it encourage protests and ac- publicans when it comes and yemen do nothing but Shirley Demus tarpley Kendria Brown means walking the streets tion among the bottom 99 to national security. One inflame local tensions and Assistant to the Publisher of our devastated cities percent against economic of the best ways to demor- create more enemies. emily Cox Theater Critic and speaking with the un- injustice. i don’t particu- alize segments of his base to win, Obama needs Rick elina employed, and particularly larly care that he did not can be found in the contin- an “Obama Doctrine” for speaking with those who show up in Wisconsin to uing attacks on civil liber- the 21st century, a clear, Advisory Board: Advisory Board have been out of work for support the anti-Scott ties that have been under- non-rhetorical statement John Dudley Committees: years, people who fear that Walker recall movement. way during his administra- that situates his campaign Myrtle Hightower Public Relations Planning they may never be able to Wisconsin needed to be tion. “Whistleblowers” ha- in the hearts and minds of Fred Moses and implementation Annie Dickson work again. Obama needs about Walker, not Obama. ve come under attack. the 99 percent. We do not cecil Starks, chAirPerSON Cecil Starks to become the voice of the that said, the people at the Peaceful, non-violent pro- need any more feel-good Willie Wattley Business Growth Referral voiceless. base need to hear from testers – d such as the anti- speeches. We need change Coty Rodriguez-Anderson John Dudley, chAirPerSON President Obama Obama the way that we war protesters in Min- that we can see. B. J. Williams Program Policy Development Denise Upchurch needs to remind people did in January 2009 when neapolis and chicago – Bill Fletcher, Jr. is a Annie Dickson, chAirPerSON Barbara Simpkins, about the economic poli- he supported the demands have not only come under Senior Scholar at the in- ADviSoRy BoARD SeCRetARy Quality Assurance cies that got us into this of the workers at republic surveillance but also have stitute for Policy Studies, Myrtle hightower, chAirPerSON coty rodriguez mess. this is something Windows & Doors in faced various legal char- the immediate past presi- that the White unem- chicago when they occu- ges. look, we voted for a dent of transAfrica For- North Dallas Gazette assumes no responsibility for unsolicited material and reserves the right to edit and ployed and precariously pied – no pun intended – president we hoped would um, and the co-author of make appropriate revisions. employed need to hear their factory. When was expand democracy rather Solidarity Divided. He can The North Dallas Gazette, formerly Minority time and again. too many the last time that we had than contract it. be reached at pap- Opportunity News, was founded July, 1991, of them seem to be ready heard a president of the We also voted for so- [email protected]. by Jim Bochum and Thurman R. Jones to go one more round in USA take such a stand? meone to end these sense-

June 14 - 20, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 3 Health www.NorthDallasGazette.com Children and Asthma: The Goal is control the news about chil- asthma. its symptoms tails the treatment options "early intervention re- dren and asthma is both may include coughing, when certain symptoms oc- sults in better health into good and bad. Better wheezing (a whistling cur. adulthood," he says. treatments have banished sound when you bre- the stereotype of the asth- athe), chest tightness and Knowing the triggers matic child as frail and in- shortness of breath, ac- active, heavily relying on cording to the National "We know what makes • Strong scents, like an inhaler to breathe. heart, lung and Blood asthma worse or better, but perfumes children with asthma are institute (NhlBi). don't know the primary in addition, certain fac- now living active, inde- Uncontrolled asthma cause," Ortiz says. the tors may increase a child's pendent lives. can lead to chronic lung things that make asthma risk of developing asthma: the Food and Drug disease and a poor qual- worse are known as "trig- • Family history of Administration (FDA) is ity of life, and may slow gers." they include: asthma working to make sure that growth. Benjamin Ortiz, • Season and climate • Multiple episodes of the drugs and devices M.D., a medical officer changes wheezing before age 2 used to treat asthma—a in FDA's Office of Pedi- • high levels of air pol- • living in crowded chronic lung disease that atric therapeutics, rec- lutants housing inflames and narrows the air- rising. in 2010, there were 7 8.9%, in 2005. ommends that parents work • tobacco smoke • A family member ways—are safe and effec- million children with asthma, One reason may be that with a pediatrician, and an al- • Mold who smokes tive. 9.4% of Americans under 18, doctors are diagnosing more lergist or pulmonologist • Mites, roaches • Obesity the bad news is that the according to the centers for kids; illnesses once known as (lung specialist) if needed, to • Plant pollen • early development of number of reported cases of Disease control and Preven- bronchitis or a croupy cough develop and follow an • Pet dander allergies or eczema asthma in children has been tion, up from 6.5 million, or are now being recognized as asthma action plan that de- Lung Association hosting Prenatal classes June 16 in Sunnyvale Women’s Lung Cancer Luncheon texas regional Med- way, health coach, at there is a third class, ical center at Sunnyvale 504-656-MAMA (62-62), labor in a Day, offered the American lung will offer two prenatal 817-673-6852 or email at for $100 per couple on Association in Dallas is classes Saturday, June 16. info@healthyBirth- various dates throughout presenting its first “let’s Natural comfort Meas- class.com. Additional in- the year. For each couple Face it: A Women’s lung ures for labor & child- formation is available at registering for all three cancer luncheon” next birth will be 9 a.m. to http://www. MotherMe- classes, they will receive week, on thursday, June noon at Sunnyvale Med- Doulas.com. a $40 discount. 21, 2012. the event, co- ical Plaza next to the hos- chaired by rebecca Woot- pital, while Successful ers and rebecca Moore, Breastfeeding will be of- will take place at one of fered at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dallas’ most beautiful at- ing, chief executive Offi- to raise awareness among each class is $45 per

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4 | June 14 - 20, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette www.NorthDallasGazette.com Community News McKinney hosting seminars help yards beat summer heat the Office of environ- firewise landscape are free and keep organic waste out class attendees will build a 861 S. independence of wildfire from damaging mental Stewardship in and open to the public. of the landfill. barrel to take home. All Wildfires threaten people your home. McKinney is presenting a composting - Satur- rain Barrels - Satur- supplies are provided by and property across texas to register and for series of seminars to help day, June 16, 10:30 a.m.- day, June 16, 1-4 p.m. at Agrilife extension. Pay- every summer. the idea of more information, visit landscapes beat the sum- 12 p.m. at John & Judy John & Judy Gay library, ment must be made by a firewise landscape is to www.mckinneytexas.org /g mer heat. Seminars teach- Gay library, 6861 W. el- 6861 W eldorado learn June 14. reduce potential fuel by reenevents or call the Of- ing compost techniques, dorado learn how to start about rainwater harvesting Firewise landscaping - using fire-resistant plant fice of environmental Ste- instructing how to build composting leaves and and how to build a rain Monday, June 18, 7-8:30 materials strategically pla- wardship at 972-547-7335. rain barrels and building a grass clippings at home barrel. For only $50 each, p.m. at Fire Station #7, ced to lessen the chances Uplift schools receive honors from Washington Post and Newsweek Uplift education, one she added. las, was ranked as #33 Williams, which made the transformative schools are ing its continued legacy of of the nation’s largest in an impressive ac- Uplift hampton Pre- list for the first time, were defined as a school that ac- 100 percent college ac- charter school networks in complishment, all of Up- paratory, located in South- also were named as “tran- cepts students from all ceptance for all seniors North texas, adds to its lift education’s five eligi- west Dallas, was ranked as sformative Schools.” skill levels and from all (with an impressive $40 national honors by being ble high schools were #40 Uplift North hills Pre- strata, and turn out uni- million in scholarships and listed by both the Wash- named to the top 70 high Uplift Williams Pre- paratory ranked as #14 na- formly qualified gradu- grants this year); a Na- ington Post and schools in the nation. it is paratory, located in West tionwide ates. the list takes into ac- tional excellence in Urban Newsweek for high especially notable that Dallas, was ranked as #68 Uplift Summit Pre- count the percentage of education Award for Peak schools as among the best four of the schools have a the high School chal- paratory, located in Ar- students who are low in- Preparatory, U.S. News in the nation. low-income student ratio lenge formula for ranking lington, texas, ranked as come. ranking of Peak Prepara- “We are extremely of 70 percent or above. schools is a calculation of #59 Uplift Summit Prepar- tory as a Gold Medal pleased that our high (Uplift North hills Prep the college-level tests ad- Uplift Williams Pre- atory transformative Sch- school; the texas educa- schools continue to re- has a 4 percent low-in- ministered by the school in paratory, located in West ool #3 tion Agency recognition of ceive this type of national come student body.) 2011 divided by the num- Dallas, ranked as #264 Uplift Williams Prepa- Peak as a Distinguished recognition”, said Uplift Uplift North hills Pre- ber of graduating seniors. Uplift Peak Prepara- ratory transformative Sc- title i campus; the charter education ceO yasmin paratory, located in irving Four Uplift education tory ranked as #537 hool #8 network’s announced ex- Bhatia. “Our students and was ranked as #23 schools were nationally three Uplift education Uplift Peak Prepara- pansion into Fort Worth; teachers have proven Uplift Summit Pre- ranked, with Uplift North schools were granted the tory transformative Sch- and the successful is- again that the Uplift edu- paratory, located in Ar- hills ranked among the additional honor of being ool #16 suance of a $80+ million cation model is success- lington was ranked as #28 top 15 high schools in the named to the Newsweek these recent accolades dollar bond package. fully applied in both sub- Uplift Peak Pre-para- nation. Uplift Peak, Uplift list of the nation’s trans- cap a successful year for urban and urban settings,” tory, located in east Dal- Summit and Uplift formative Schools. these Uplift education, includ-

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June 14 - 20, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 5 Education www.NorthDallasGazette.com TWU welcomes prospective students and guests to June 16 open house texas Woman's Univer- ing, student life, commuter registration begins at 8 For more information or campus Open house, 940-898-3014 or sity will host an open house information and more. a.m. in hubbard hall, lo- to register, visit www. email tWU at open- 1-866-809-6130. for prospective students Prospective students al- cated on Administration twu.edu and click on Denton [email protected] or call from 8 a.m. until noon Sat- so could win $1,000 to be Drive between Oakland urday, June 16, on the tWU applied to fall 2012 tuition Street and Bell Avenue in Denton campus. and fees at tWU. two Denton. information ses- SAVE THE DATES Prospective students awards of $1,000 each will sions are scheduled until and their guests will have be presented to one fresh- noon, followed by campus the opportunity to meet fac- man and one transfer stu- tours that include residence Dick Gregory’s ulty and students, partici- dent at the Denton Open halls. Free parking is avail- pate in a campus tour and house. Students must be el- able throughout the Denton th attend sessions on admis- igible for admission to campus during the open 80 sions, financial aid, hous- tWU to claim the awards. house. Birthday Celebration Jason Witten, FRAM® and Boys & Girls Clubs June 29, 2012, 7p.m. partner to teach dads and kids car care tips Harwood 609 Restaurant the car care council’s aren’t being taught do-it- their kids from across Dal- and Jazz Club top tip to parents of teen yourself car care skills. las, and more than 40 Boys 609 North Harwood St, Dallas drivers: ensure that your We’re aiming to change & Girls club members ages young drivers know basic that,” said rich Fleming, 11 to 14 who participate in preventive maintenance to vice president of sales and the Passport to Manhood 18th annual keep them safe on the road. marketing for FrAM. “the health and life skills pro- Cheryl Smith’s With this in mind, FrAM®, goal of FrAM ready to gram. a leading U.S. oil filter man- role is to reignite an ‘under in between working on Don’t Believe the Hype ufacturer, teamed up with the hood’ passion and build cars, the young men spent Celebrity Bowl!a!thon the Dallas cowboys’ Jason confidence in at-risk youth time discussing vehicles Witten and the Boys & Girls – to give these young men and life with the techni- June 30, 2012 clubs of Greater Dallas for and women skills they can cians, Witten and National a pre-Father’s Day event use both on their car and in hot rod Association USA Bowl ! 10290 called FrAM ready to life.” (NhrA) driver Spencer role, a nationwide initiative During the four-hour Massey. Composite Drive, Dallas aimed at instilling confi- event, hosted at the Dallas “We know our ability dence in today’s youth Walmart Supercenter off to reach out to young people through hands-on car main- cockrell hill rd. and i-30, depends on the availability tenance instruction and FrAM master technicians of quality mentors. that’s Call 972.572.0088 mentorship opportunities. and NFl star Jason Witten why we create opportunities For tickets, to register team or for sponsorship opportunities “Unlike in past genera- taught the fundamentals of for them to be exposed to www.dontbelievethehype.org tions, most youth today car maintenance to dads and See WITTEN, Page 7 Classes of 1962 from Dallas’ three original black high schools combine to celebrate Joint 50th Reunion the Golden Jubilee 50th meeting periodically for about reunions for the 1962 classes of two years forging plans for the



Dallas’ three original black high tri-celebration. committee schools will be a joint celebra- members say they hope class- tion for Booker t. Washington, mates will recognize the signifi- lincoln and Madison high cance of observing the classes’ schools this summer. golden jubilee. While the three schools en- “We hope everyone that is joyed good-natured rivalries for able to come will come,” said sports and other competitions lawrence Kennedy, who repre- traditionally, members of the sents the Washington graduates. three 1962 classes occasionally “Some of our friendships go join forces for certain mile- back as far as kindergarten and stones. the joint 50th reunion we want everyone to realize that will pay homage to their joint they still have classmates that graduation, and joint prom, in care about them.” 1962 at Memorial Auditorium Norman Whitlow, who rep- that is now the Dallas conven- resents Madison, said he is for- tion center. the Dallas school tunate that some recent health district mandated the first-time, problems have not blocked his combined graduations and plans to attend. “it means a lot to proms for the three black high me personally that the good schools apparently to cut costs at lord has deemed it possible,” a time when Dallas schools still Whitlow said. were segregated, class members lee Anderson of lincoln Register Now! said. agreed: “it’s a great blessing just Texas State A planning committee from to be here to come together and waco.tstc.edu • 254.799.3611 Paid for with Carl Perkins funds Technical College the three 1962 classes has been See REUNION, Page 7 6 | June 14 - 20, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette www.NorthDallasGazette.comArts & Entertainment Community Spotlight Vice President Joe Biden to address the National Association of Black Journalists Vice President Joe Biden fessionals expected to at- gathering. John Kerry; Secretary of the digital age and beyond. will address members of the tend, the NABJ convention Other Washington news- State colin Powell; and Sec- the theme is #NABJ12: National Association of is the largest annual gather- makers who have addressed retary of State condoleezza New Platforms. New Direc- Black Journalists, (NABJ) at ing of journalists of color in the NABJ convention in re- rice. tions. New Orleans." the 37th Annual NABJ con- the nation. the Vice Presi- cent years include Barack the NABJ convention For additional informa- vention & career Fair next dent will address NABJ Obama, then a U.S. Senator; this year will emphasize tion about the 37th NABJ week in New Orleans, la. convention attendees on President George W. Bush; changes in the media indus- convention & career Fair With more than 2,500 Wednesday, June 20, the President Bill clinton; then- try and how journalists can and for the full schedule journalists and media pro- first day of the five-day Vice President Joe Biden Sen. hillary clinton; Sen. best position themselves in visit, www.nabj.org.

WITTEN, continued from Page 6 engaging mentoring rela- time, successful mentors of Greater Dallas to support personal car-care kit and tionships,” said charles show them they can achieve summer programming. could meet with Dallas english, president and anything they put their the event was open to cowboy Jason Witten. ceO, Boys & Girls clubs minds to.” the public, with more than For more information of Greater Dallas. “the each club member re- 300 sons, daughters and on how to easily care for FrAM ready to role pro- ceived a personal car-care parents in attendance to your vehicle, visit www. gram teaches our kids con- kit so they can start working kick off Father’s Day cele- fram.com. to learn more fidence-building skills that under the hood of their own brations a week early. Dads about how to become a can have a significant im- family vehicles. FrAM also who brought their son or Boys & Girls club member pact on their self-esteem presented a $5,000 donation daughter to learn about car or volunteer, visit www. later in life. At the same to the Boys & Girls clubs maintenance also received a bgca.org.

REUNION, continued from Page 6 reminisce, Anderson said. “We Activities will include a bus tour church at 1222 W. Kiest Blvd. A will be at 8 a.m. Sunday August will be provided free for the nedy at 214-202-6283, lawrence expect everyone to take away of Dallas sights and old stomp- welcome reception, including a 12, all at the hotel. classes’ former teachers. class [email protected]; Nor- fond and precious memories.” ing grounds via Dallas Area memorial tribute, will begin at 7 the $127.00 each reunion members should mail payments man Whitlow at 972-217-0861, the three-day reunion will rapid transit. the tour will be p.m. Friday night, August 10. A fee for class members and to tri-class reunion, class of [email protected]; be August 10-12, 2012 at hilton from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, banquet and dance will be at 7 spouses includes souvenir book- 1962, P. O. Box 398359, Dallas, and lee Anderson at 214-549- Garden inn Dallas/Duncanville, August 10, and leave from and p.m. Saturday, August 11. A lets. the deadline for all pay- texas 75339. For further infor- 1787, biglee73 @sbcglobal.net. 800 N. Main St., Duncanville. return to Willow Grove Baptist breakfast and worship service ments is July 15, 2012. Meals mation, contact lawrence Ken- Improve your home. Add value. Enjoy!

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June 14 - 20, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 7 8 | June 14 - 20, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette www.NorthDallasGazette.com Cover Story President Abraham Lincoln and the Juneteenth Celebration: Something you should know

By Dr. theMAN r. preservation of the United on the issue of political and money had been appropriated cause for those who do not has the unique distinction of tAylOr, Sr., States of America? social equality, lincoln was by congress to colonize their study or seek knowledge via being the only person to be SPeciAl NDG let’s examine lincoln’s opposed to allowing Blacks kind outside the United States. our own books. it set us governor of two states), and in cONtriBUtiNG Writer action and behavior and the the right to vote, serving as ju- the President further stated Free! Nevertheless the 19th February 1861 an Ordinance celebration attributed to him. rors as well as holding public that the physical differences it has been one hundred the policy pursued by him in office. in his words, “there between the races and the and fifty years since the 16th August 1862 was, “My para- was an immutable physical problems created made racial About The Author President of the United States, mount object in this struggle is barrier of color and probably harmony unacceptable and Abraham lincoln, issued a to save the Union, and is not of mental and moral inferior- impossible. preliminary copy of the eman- either to save or destroy slav- ity separating the Black and the President’s coloniza- cipation Proclamation, after ery.” White races,” and “Black men tion plea divided Blacks, some the Battle of Antietam, Sep- After elaborating on his were certainly not his equal in left under the country under tember 22, 1862, declaring, point he went on to state that, color.” the plan, and some returned “…all persons held as slaves as commander in chief he lincoln believed in com- but for the most part lincoln’s within any state or designated had the right “to take any pensated emancipation with plan to make ex-slaves equal part of a state, the people measure which may best sub- the owners approval, he had a in another country, whereas he whereof shall then be in rebel- due the enemy.” to allay strong distaste for the aboli- could not do so in his own, lion against the United States, southern fears, in his first in- tionist and the abolitionist was a complete failure. shall be then thenceforward, augural address, he made it movement, but felt Blacks this information raises and forever free’, free as the clear he would not interfere were to be included under “all the question of why lincoln is A native son of Sunny South Dallas, H. S. Thompson, Lin- first day January 1863.” (the men” in the Declara- showered with praise and, of coln High School Class 1960, Dr. Theman Taylor, Sr., Ph.D., confederates name for the tion of independence course, why he is associated in is retired college tenured professor of History. Recently Dr. battle was the Sharpsburg Bat- by the Founders, not a positive manner with the Taylor moved back home, and is currently living in Lancaster, tle) this Proclamation was equal in all respect! JUNeteeNth celebration! Texas with his wife, Mary Alice Taylor. Both are members of St Paul Baptist Church, their Pastor is "Lelious The Magnif- scheduled to become effective No race-mixing, espe- Why? icent", Rev. Lelious A, Johnson. January 1, 1863. cially interracial pro- the story goes that the true to his promise, the creation. According to celebration of freedom began popular and often controversy lincoln, if freed, the with the arrival in Galveston, of June or the JUNeteeNth of Secession was adopted by president, issued the official races must be kept texas on June 19, 1865 of a celebration is a celeBrA- the texas lawmakers. the and final copy of the emanci- apart to prevent the little known military person, tiON of FreeDOM people voted in favor of ap- pation Proclamation on Janu- mixing of the bloods. General Gordon Granger let’s look at some things proval and in March 1861 ary 1, 1863. We should note One of his solu- (1822-1876) armed with an al- we should know: texas succeeded from the the Proclamation did not im- tions to the race prob- leged executive document, • Slavery was officially United States and became pact enslaved Africans held in lem was colonization. General Orders Number 3, cit- abolished in the United States along with ten other states, a states not rebelling against the this policy was a so- ing the end of slavery in when the 39th congress rati- part of the confederate States United States -Maryland, lution advocated ear- texas. Was the military officer fied the 13th Amendment in of America. Delaware, Kentucky and Mis- lier by the 3rd Presi- citing the emancipation DeceMBer 1865. (this au- in June 1865, when the souri - they remained slaves! This Currier & Ives Collection print from dent of the United Proclamation? it was not an thor is GrAteFUl that the General rode into the Galve- the Proclamation suggested Springfield Museums symbolizes the grati- States, thomas Jeffer- executive order signed by confederate States of America ston texas area, he had no of- one can not own another tude of freed slaves to President Abraham son. in fact many of President lincoln, he was shot rejected the attempted BriBe ficial jurisdiction, texas were human being, unless one is Lincoln for their liberation. It represents a lincoln’s views on on the 14th of April 1865, and of President lincoln: that if not part of the United States. loyal to the United States. romanticized version of history. race, racism and poli- died the following day, April they ‘stop fighting, lay down texas, like other former con- As commander in chief with slavery where it existed tics were advocated previ- 15, on Good Friday. your arms, come back before federate States, except ten- of the military, this Proclama- in the United States. in fact, he ously by the 3rd President of the controversy contin- January 1, 1863 and you can nessee, had to comply with the tion issued by lincoln, 149 felt he had no legal right to do the United States as outline in ues, but at any rate the re- keep your slaves’.) reconstruction Act of 1867 years later is still at the fore- so! his job was to protect the his Notes on the State of vir- sponse of Blacks to the mili- • Abraham lincoln and his and other laws passed while front of controversy because constitution not violate it. An ginia. tary officer was joyous and emancipation Proclamation they were not a part of the of the lack of agreement on amendment to the constitution According to Jefferson, with great praise! they were did not free slaves in America. Union, in order to return to the the intent and meaning of the was required, considering that Blacks and Whites cannot live overtaken by the news of their • texans should stop im- United States. they did, and Proclamation. For example, said constitution from its in- together in the United States. ‘so-called’ liberation. it is a plying this falsehood and around 1870 they were full did the Proclamation free ception, did not mention the if freed Blacks must go, deep- strangeness, and most per- surely not teach it in our com- partners again in the United some slaves in the United word (slavery) in the docu- rooted prejudice by Whites re- plexing, by numerous African munity center, our churches, States of America. An ances- States as celebrations suggest, ment until it was abolished, membering of injuries suf- American historians and our organizations and our tral freedom celebration is a or did the Proclamation main- thus, said constitution recog- fered by Blacks, would pro- scholars, that, often, we are so schools. worthy project undertaken, tain slavery in states consid- nized, encouraged and pro- duce confusion for both easily led. • there is no place in our however we must be careful ered loyal, or with the tected the institution of slav- groups; they could never get So eager to believe, so lives for ‘feel good history.’ that we do not contribute to the prospect of losing the war, ery! the republican Party’s together, he suggested. blinded by praise, even if from And surely there is no justifi- continuance of our own igno- was the Proclamation an at- platform were opposed to the in August 1862, one mo- those who have shown us ill- cation for the term “FAther rance. tempted bribe for the confed- expansion of slavery, how- nth before issuing his prelimi- will and caused us to die need- Abraham” in reference to the hell tO the chieF, erate States to stop rebelling, ever, the President felt the nary copy of the emancipation lessly and be treated like igno- 16th President of the United ABrAhAM liNcOlN - lay down their arms and keep competition with slavery Proclamation, lincoln sum- rant bystanders to history. States. the 16th PreSiDeNt OF their slaves or was the Procla- would have a negative impact moned the so-called leaders of Ah, in the spirit of free- • in June 1865, texas was the UNiteD StAteS, AND mation a military measure to on free White labor in the new the Black community to the dom, in the modern era, lin- not part of the United States! hONOr AND celeBrAte end the fighting and killing territories. White house and revealed his coln and his emancipation Over the opposition of the eFFOrtS OF OUr AN- among Americans for the We should also know that plans. he told the group that Proclamation is praised be- Governor Sam houston, (who ceStOrS

June 14 - 20, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 9 Arts & Entertainment Check out Arts and Entertainment Calendar on www.NorthDallasGazette.comCar Review Black Music Month celebration ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC among networks promising hosted by Black Cinematheque parents online rating tools by December 2012 it is black sures. these with, as they are powerful busi- Monday June 11 the when children access broad- that the tV ratings will ap- music month and Mcs include nesswomen of today. ABc, cBS, FOX, NBc, tele- cast television programs on pear at the beginning of full- cause for celebra- remy Ma, rah the second film is Fela— Futura, telemundo and Uni- the internet. the networks are length video programs and tion at the Black Digga, Jean Fresh from Africa tells the story vision broadcast networks an- making the ratings informa- also in the online program- cinematheque Grae, erykah of Nigerian Musical Warrior, nounced a plan to provide ad- tion available for all full- ming descriptions. Network Dallas on Friday, Badu, estelle, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. there ditional ratings tools to give length entertainment pro- websites will also include or June 15. Music Mc lyte, rox- will be wine, watermelon, and parents even greater decision- grams that stream on the web- link to ratings system infor- will begin at 7 xanne Shante, popcorn to satisfy your ap- making power over their fam- sites that they control. mation. this commitment is p.m. with movies Monie love petite. ily’s media consumption. each company will deter- effective for rated program- starting at 7:30 p.m., the and newbies of the industry the cost for these events Parents will now be able mine its own systems, and the ming televised beginning De- evening will feature two films. chocolate thai, invincible and celebrating black music is $10 use the tV ratings system networks have committed cember 1, 2012. the first film Say My Miz Korona. these women and will be held at 3400 S. Name is about women in the have what it takes to be suc- Fitzhugh St. in South Dallas. music industry overcoming cessful despite of the many ob- For more information call 214- Grammy Nominated Shirley their troubles and life pres- stacles they are confronted 426-1683. Murdock on stage in Dallas the replacement Wife, a Billingsley or the Free Gen- Tyra Banks a cougar? new gospel stage play by Dal- eral Session at christian By KeNDriA BrOWN, judge on her American job and woman. the las author tiffany l. Warren chapel (14120 Noel rd., Dal- NDG iNterN top Model series. Banks two appear to have and directed by laterras r. las) on Saturday, June 30 from We all love the lovely Ms. definitely likes to be on the hottest chemistry Whitfield debuts in Dallas on 1-4 p.m. During the General tyra Banks who has been around top since the 38 year old and they do look June 29, at christian chapel Session is a special event for for years and it’s not shocking that cannot get enough of the good together if i in Dallas. the cast is an- teen readers. All teens re- younger men love her as well. in youngest and hottest must say so myself. chored by r&B and Gospel ceive a free book to encour- fact, these days it seems tyra has men around. Maybe this en- legend Shirley Murdock and age summer literacy. an equal interest in them as well. Banks and evans counter will last Gary “lil G” Jenkins from the to purchase tickets for First, tyra and young rapper were seen having drinks together longer than the previous for Ms. 1990’s r&B group Silk. the replacement Wife visit Drake were spotted out on the which started the rampant specu- Banks, what do you think? tell Proceeds from the re- theatre. the weekend is full of www.warrenproductions.net. town a little while back. Well now lation, when he put his arms me your thoughts in the website placement Wife support the sessions for avid readers and Visit the Faith and Fiction re- the American model is taking the around tyra as they supposed comments or on Facebook at Faith and Fiction retreat, an aspiring authors. Avid read- treat website at www. like to another youngin’ robert headed to evans’ hotel room. So, www.Facebook. com/NorthDal- annual literary event that fea- ers can attend a pajama party faithandfictionretreat.com for evans. he is a 24 year old former looks like evans is getting his lasGazette. tures faith-based entertain- for NAAcP image Award details on all of the weekend’s boxer from Britain who will be a cake and eating it too with the new ment in literature, film and Winner reShonda tate events. INVESTINGINVESSTING in DREAMS INSPIRINGINSPIRING GREATNESSGREATNEESS

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Texas Lottery Commission hosting Annual JUNETEENTh, continued from Page 1 plex several events are 972.230.9651 June 18 historically Underutilized Business Forum planned in celebration of Juneteenth Celebra- Juneteenth Celebra- the texas lottery the forum will pro- the event is free and Juneteenth this weekend. tion at Church in the City tion at Carrollton Black commission (tlc) is vide information about the open to the public. regis- Please visit www.NorthDal- (CITC), 6005 Dalrock rd. Cemetery, 1615 W. Belt continually seeking ways tlc’s hUB program, pro- ter by June 25 at lasGazette.com for more in rowlett at 10 a.m.; info: line road in carrollton at 9 to help historically Un- curement processes, and www.txlottery.org/hub. listings. in fact, if you know (972) 530 8323 a.m.; Attendants will help derutilized Businesses Mentor Protégé initia- For more information con- of any events not listed, Juneteenth Celebra- clean the cemetery follow- (hUB) and their annual tives. it will also feature a tact: please post a comment. tion at the Jackie Townsell ing which a Juneteenth re- business forum is one av- roundtable networking Joyce Bertolacini, June 15 - 16 Bear Creek Heritage Cen- flection Program will com- enue. the event is sched- session with key lottery hUB coordinator 512- Juneteenth Jazz Jam ter, 3925 Jackson St. in irv- mence and lunch will be uled for thursday, June 28 commission staff and 344-5293 or joyce.berto- starring Martha Burks at the ing at 5 p.m.; Free and fun provided; cleaning materials from 1 – 4:30 p.m. at 611 prime contractor represen- [email protected]. clarence Muse café theatre for the whole family and can be brought from home east 6th Street in Austin. tatives. in the Dallas convention also explore the commu- as well as a lawn chair for center at 9 p.m.; tickets nity’s history; info: 972- sitting. info: 972-242-0933 $15; info: (214) 743-2400 721-2501 June 19 DUMP, continued from Page 1 June 16 Juneteenth Cultural Juneteenth Event at commuters will be offered APtA researchers deter- vited to bring a gasoline re- Juneteenth in the Park Festival at Dallas Histori- MLK Jr. Community Cen- a free weekly regional tran- mined that North texas ceipt to one of these loca- “A Community Celebra- cal Fair Park in the Fair ter, 2922 MlK Jr. Blvd at sit pass in exchange for a commuters who switch to tions. tion of Freedom” at Old Park Bandshell on the cot- noon; event is free and will gasoline receipt. the passes the region’s transit network Friday, June 15; 3 to 5 Settler’s Park, 1201 e. ton Bowl Plaza at 10 a.m.; feature games, food, and en- are good for any DArt, t may save more than $9,000 p.m.; Vista ridge Mall’s or DctA fixed route serv- in the annual cost of driving center court; 2401 S. louisiana in McKinney at there will be artist perform- tertainment; info: ice. the idea is not only to to work (based on data Stemmons Fwy., 5:30 p.m.; this event will ance, leaders, food, music http://www.mlkcelebra- entice customers to try tran- from AAA). transit also lewisville include fun and activities for and more; All day fun; tick- tiondallas.org/ sit, but to help calculate the encourages environmental Saturday, June 16; 2 to the kids and include a cook- ets starting at $5/$10; info: June 23 cost of commuting in a sin- sustainability. DArt, t and 4 p.m.; Mockingbird Sta- out and more family fun. (828) 552-0431 Urban League Guild gle-occupant vehicle. For DctA buses run on either tion Shops; 5321 east info: 972-542-5014 June 16 - 17 Juneteenth Swing Out at example, a daily regional clean diesel or natural gas Mockingbird lane; Dallas Best Southwest June- Emancipation Day Art SPJST Hall, 3100 Pleasant Pass is $10, which provides and DArt's light rail fleet 75206 2 to 4 p.m. teenth Celebration at Des- Showcase at Pan African Valley in Arlington at 7:30 access to all DArt, t and produces zero emissions. irving Mall center oto town center, 211 e. Connection, 828 4th Ave at p.m.; there will be dance DctA bus and train serv- Ticket exchange loca- court by Burlington coat Pleasant run in Desoto at 5 12 noon; shopping, fashion, and excitement in this swing ices, including the trinity tions cover the region Factory; 3880 irving Mall; p.m.; Music, games, car dance and more! info: (682) competition; tickets $15; railway express. commuters interested irving 75062 Using data from AAA, in making the switch are in- show, hair expo; info: 738-6489 info: 214.662.5407

June 14 - 20, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette |11 Community Calendar Visit www.NorthDallasGazette.com and click on Community Calendar for more events! Through September 23 June 17 June 22-23 lunch after meeting July 4 All ages; tickets starting at Sandy Lake Amusement Join the Father's Day George Lopez Comedy the Plano Symphony Or- $80; info: axs.com Park in carrollton. Ad- House of Blues Sunday Event at the Majestic the- June 25-29 chestra along with the mission is $2 and children Gospel Brunch 11am and atre, 1925 elm, at 8 p.m. Xtreme Response Camp Plano civic chorus and the American Idol Live! Tour n i n g pudding as they under 3 years old is free 1:30pm. live Gospel info: ticketmaster.com provides a hands-on look at Patriotic Pops chorus pres- 2012 at American Airlines (see family coupon for Show with lady Diamond ent this 4th of July concert c o m - like hiring their public safety and disaster center at 7 p.m.; info: 214- free admission online) and special guests Zion June 23 preparedness for ages 12- at 3 p.m. at the eisemann 221-8326 the old say- panies own, currently and coupons for rides are travelers. reservations center for Performing Arts Buddy Guy/ Johnny 16. cost is $140 per child. ing is “just give before a one 12 of the $.50. info: www.sandy- 214-978-2583 or www.tic- at 2351 Performance Drive, Lang blues artists at Veri- info: cityoflewisville.com August 1 – 12 me a piece of term senator be- coaches are for- lake.com ketmaster.com in richardson. info: 972- zon theatre at Grand or 972-219-5012 the American came President mer players. 473-7262 or planosym- Ringling Bros and Bar- Prairie at 8:30 p.m.; tickets pie” and you in 2008. larger com- phony.org num & Bailey Circus: Through December 8 “A mini day of Glamour: $15 and up; info: 972-854- June 26-27 Fully Charged at Ameri- can make it in i recently panies of 1,500 Honoring Single Moms New Life Skills Certifi- 5050 Michael Jackson Immor- can Airlines center. ticket today’s society, took a look at or more em- on Father’s Day at 2:30 July 6 cate program for The K104 Future of Hip tal World Tour with are $15 - $100 at p.m., roman hair Salon, where jobs and the National ployees usually African Women each Hop Concert Series Pluto Cirque du Soleil at Ameri- Ledisi R&B Performance www.ticketmaster.com 3030 N. Josey lane, car- opportunity are Basketball As- have about 1.4 Saturday morning from Party at the Palladium can Airlines center, tickets at the Majestic theatre at 8 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at rollton - faithfulvows.com p.m. info: ticketmaster. slim to none. it s o c i a t i o n percent of mi- Ballroom at 9 p.m.; per- are $50 - $150 @ ticket- August 5 the Audelia Branch li- forming artists include Fu- com is so true be- (NBA) where norities as di- master.com Life in the Deep Ocean at brary located 10045 Au- June 20 ture, Pusha t, and yung July 12 cause the pie 82 percent of rectories, man- Museum of Nature & Sci- delia rd. (at church St.) Nation; tickets $75; info: has not always the players are agers or vice the African chamber of June 29 “The Resurrection of ence in Fair Park part of in Dallas. info: hellen.fis- commerce is hosting Un- 972-343-2444 Harriet Tubman.” lec- being divided African-Ameri- presidents. the New Edition with El De- Shark exhibition - Dive to sihaie5 @gmail. com lock the Opportunity to turer and actor Melissa proportionally cans and a ratio may vary Barge at Verizon theatre in the darkest depths of the do business with the Fed- Waddy-thibodeaux will June 24 Grand Prairie at 8 p.m.; oceans to discover the ani- for minorities record 15 because some June 15 eral Government 9 a.m. - give a live storytelling per- and women. African-Ameri- companies pad 12th Annual Battle of the tickets starting at $54; info: mals that call this strange LMFAO Sorry for Party 4:30 p.m. at the Park inn Brains at Josey ranch formance in which she will world home. this despite the cans head their count with axs.com Rocking Tour at American by radisson love Field, lake library at 1700 dramatically relate tales fact the educa- coaches opened the Anglo Airlines center at 7 p.m., 1231 W. Mockingbird in Keller Springs rd. in car- from the life of the famed July 1 September 19 tion and expert- the season. that woman as a mi- tickets are $25-$99 @ Dallas. info: 214. 628- rollton from 2:30 until 5:30 African-American aboli- The Family Place Trail- ise indicates is half of the nority, ticketmaster.com 2569 or www.african- p.m. Shark Conservation at tionist, Union spy and Un- chamberdfw.com. Museum of Nature & Sci- derground railroad opera- blazer Awards Luncheon their readiness teams in the the NBA June 25 ence in Fair Park - learn tor. 6:30 p.m. at lewisville at 11:30 a.m. at the Omni for leadership. NBA, which is pie is delicious June 16 Greater Lake Highlands why many shark species Public library hotel, 555 S. lamar, Dal- Fortune 500 something you compared to the June 22 – July 12 25th Texas Black Invita- AARP Chapter 3881 are in decline and what you las. tickets are $125. Joseph and the Amazing companies have do not see, even National Foot- tional Rodeo at State Fair Meeting at 9:30 a.m. at can do to help ensure a Sponsorships available, Technicolor Dreamcoat July 29 always known in corporate ball league coliseum in Fair Park at 7 lake highlands United bright future for one of the info @ www.family- at Wyly theater www. Nicki Minaj Pink Friday that minorities America. For (NFl) consider- p.m.; info: http://www. 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Advertising Account Manager REQUEST FOR Needed Immediately Must be Attention Suppliers of Goods, • A good telemarketer PROPOSALS Services and Construction • Willing and able to cold call effectively • Have reliabletransportation Review Competitive Opportunities at • Skilled in MS Wordand Excel www.bidsync.com • Able to demonstrate good people skills The North Central Texas Council of • Able to work in Plano and surrounding areas www.garlandpurchasing.com Interested candidates should email resume to Governments (NCTCOG) Depart­ 972-205-2415 [email protected] ment of Emergency Preparedness is soliciting proposals from Home­ land Security Exercise and Evalu­ ation Program (HSEEP) capable vendors to provide a multi­disci­ pline, multi­jurisdictional training exercise for the NCTCOG 16 county region. Proposals are due in NCTCOG’s offices no later than 3 pm (CDT) 6/25/2012. To obtain a proposal packet visit: http://www. nctcog.org/aa/RFP.asp or call (817) 704­5651. Garland to host Neighborhood Story Contest every neighbor, every neighborhood has a story. Accepting Applications the city wants to hear and Testing for your neighborhood story. As part of the 10th Annual Neighborhood Summit celebration, the city of Police Officer (Recruit) Garland will host a Neigh- borhood Story contest. Police Officer II (Certified) Submission tips to be pro- vided at Workshop on June 16 at 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. to register call Application Deadline: 972-205-2108. Stories may be as fun July 6, 2012 and delightful as a Dr. Seuss book, traditional Written & Physical Exam: and cherished like a Dick- ens novel, or somewhere July 14, 2012 in between. the city of Garland invites neighbor- hood groups and individu- als to share stories through For more information writing, interviews or pho- tography. First and second and to apply: place awards will be granted for individual and organization submissions. www.cityofallen.org/police June 14 - 20, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 13 Church Happenings www.NorthDallasGazette.com AVENUE F CHURCH Picnic @ huffines Park, 1500 and our Kidz Zone (an environment SAINT MARK MBC VICTORY BIBLE CHURCH June 17, 9:30 a.m. OF CHRIST IN PLANO Apollo Park, richardson, tX to equip children to grow and to IN MCKINNEY INTERNATIONAL, Join us for Sunday school with Su- 75081. call the church for details. show God’s love.) (VBCI DALLAS) perintendent Greg Mason and Mondays – Fridays June 17, 9:30 a.m. teachers for adult class and chil- call 972-423-8833 for AFFect, June 30, 11 a.m. June 25, 7 p.m. Join us in our education Ministries, June 17 dren class; and stay for Morning inc. or email: AFFectxinc ladies you are invited to our Friday Night live! this event is for stay for our Worship celebration at you are invited to a life trans- Worship at 11 a.m. as we honor @aol.com for counseling services, Women of Wisdom meeting as we Single & Saved christians only, a 10:45 a.m.; and you’re invited to join forming Service that will change and praise God for his goodness. resources and assistance for job study and discuss God’s Word. call Worship Service to give God all the us for our Friends and Family Day as your life as we praise and worship readiness and training programs for the church for details. honor and glory, in the Joycie we fellowship, worship and praise God for his blessings. June 19, 7:30 p.m. individuals. For couples we offer Dr. Terrence Autry, turner Fellowship hall. God. 1100 Business Parkway, you’re invited to our School of services for marital relationships Senior Pastor Dr. W. L. Stafford, Sr., Ed.D. Dr. Charles Wattley Suite 1007 the Prophets as Pastor Voss; who and for ex-offenders we offer pro- 701 E. Centennial Blvd. Senior Pastor Senior Pastor Richardson, TX 75081 is also a prophet, bring the Word grams for getting back into the work Richardson, TX 75081 1550 Edelweiss Drive 1308 Wilcox Street ______of God; and we worship and praise force. 972-991-0200 In Allen for Sunday McKinney TX 75069 his holy name. www.followpeace.org Morning Worship. 972-542-6178 WORD OF LIFE CHURCH June 21, Noon ______Admin. Building Address www.saintmarkbc.com OF GOD IN CHRIST June 22, 7:30 p.m. come to a “Between Jobs Support Is 200 W. Belmont Drive ______Join us in our Gift Stirring Night Group” meeting at the christian DAYSTAR DELIVERANCE Allen, TX 75013 Early Prayer as Saints of God bring God’s Word Works for children, 6320 lBJ Free- MINISTRIES 972-359-9956 SHILOH MBC Join us in prayer early in the and reveal their God-given talents. way, Dallas, tX 75240. call 972- www.theship3c.org IN PLANO morning at 5 a.m. on Monday - Dr. Gregory E. Voss, 960-9981 to register. June 2012 ______Friday at 1-661-673-8600, code # Senior Pastor Brother Ramon Hodridge, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. June 17, 8 a.m. 142219 and please put your phone 2765 Trinity Mills Road Minister Visit helen’s house tuesdays and NEW JERUSALEM And 11 a.m. on mute. Prayer will change peo- Building 300 1026 Avenue F Fridays (exceptions are bad weather AME CHURCH Join us in our Morning Worship times ple, things and situations. Carrollton, TX 75006 Plano, TX 75074 and holidays) to receive, to give, to and stay for our Sunday School at 10 214-514-9147 972-423-8833 comfort and to fellowship. the June 16, 9:30 a.m. a.m. www.avefchurchofchrist.org give-a-way of food, love and house- you’re invited to join us at our An- ______hold items is given freely to all nual Prayer Breakfast hosted by our June 20, 7 p.m. those who could use a little touch. Bernice chatman Freeman Mis- you’re invited to our Midweek Serv- North Dallas Community BIBLE WAY COMMUNITY Pastor Minnie sionary Society; our guest speaker ice as we worship and praise God. BAPTIST CHURCH Hawthorne-Ewing is Donna r. Patrick from christian Dr. Isaiah Joshua, Jr. Baptist Church 635 W. Campbell Road chapel cMe church and author of Senior Pastor Rev. Billy R Robinson, Pastor June 18-22, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Suite 210 At All times, a devotional book for 920 E. 14th Street Join us for Vacation Bible School, Richardson, TX 75080 praise and worship. Plano, TX 75074 call the church for details. 972-480-0200 Pastor Joe Robbins 972-423-6695 Dr. Timothy Wilbert, Sr. ______6615 Tyree Street www.smbcplano.org Senior Pastor Dallas, TX 75209 ______4215 N. Greenview Drive FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN 214-366-3001 Irving, TX 75062 CENTER CHURCH IN ALLEN ______THE INSPIRING BODY 972-257-3766 “The Ship” OF CHRIST CHURCH www.biblewayirving.org ROCKBRIDGE CHURCH ______Monday – Friday June 17, 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 17 Join us as we worship, honor and CHRIST COMMUNITY theShip3c’s Prayer lines for those Join us in Prayer with Pastor at magnify God’s holy name. CHURCH IN RICHARDSON that are in need are 972-649-0566 8:30 a.m. and stay for Worship and 972-649-0567 or they may be Celebration at 10 a.m. June 18, 7 p.m. June 18 – 20, 7:15 – 9 p.m. submitted via email to: prayer- Timothy Jones, come to Monday School as we study Join us for Vacation Bible School, [email protected] Lead Pastor the Word of God, worship him and Vacation Bible School call the church for details or email 21 Prestige Circle praise his holy name. June 18-22, 2012 racine Adams @ June 20, 7 p.m. Allen, TX 75002 Pastor Rickie Rush 6-8:30 p.m. [email protected] for de- you’re invited to our Wednesday 214-383-9993 7701 S. Westmoreland Road 1718 Trinity Valley tails. Night live in the Joycie turner Fel- www.rockbridgechurch.com Dallas, TX 75237 Carrollton, TX 75006 June 23, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. lowship hall on Belmont Drive. ______972-372-4262 972­484­1185 phone Join us for our Friends and Family Also, come to our corporate Prayer www.ibocjoy.org

14 | June 14 - 20, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette www.NorthDallasGazette.com Church Directory happy Father’s Day Juneteenth is the oldest prays for his friends, com- has learned that a sincere known celebration com- munity, neighborhood and apology is the superglue of memorating the ending of workplace. life. 4) Willing to admit an Father's Day in the slavery in the United States A praying father that his error; and do his best to United States is celebrated and honors Black heritage. family unconditional is a learn from them. 5) A father on the third Sunday of June. the term is a combination good man at home, in his tries his best to avoid mis- it honors the contribution or joining of June and nine- community, at his work- takes. 6) he is willing to that fathers and father-fig- teenth. it was on June 19, place, in his church, and listen to sound advice; and ures make for their chil- 1865 that the Union soldiers around his friends and ask God to help him make dren's lives. its origins may landed at Galveston, texas neighbors at all times. the right decision. 7) Keep lie in a memorial service with news that the war had Some fathers that i cel- his temper (God said to be held for a large group of ended and that the enslaved ebrate and honor are: My yea angry and sin not. 8) men, many of them fathers, were now free. this was son, Jarrell tarpley; my son- he will shoulder the blame. who were killed in a mining two and a half years after in law, William (Bill) lott; 9) A father will make the accident in Monongah, West President lincoln’s eman- My godly friend, eugene h. best of things. 10) Main- Virginia in 1907. cipation Proclamation - tinner; my uncles, charlie tain high standards for him- it is this Sunday, June which had become official Baker and Monaque carter, self and his family. 11) 17, 2012; and for the last 65 January 1, 1863. Juneteenth Sr.; my pastor and friend, think first, pray and act ac- years my maternal side of is recognized as a state hol- Dr. Gregory Voss; and cordingly. 12) he will put the family has celebrated iday or state observance in David Fielding. the needs of his family and the third weekend and June- 41 U.S. states. it is my belief that the others before his own. 13) teenth at the Baker-Smith A “father” is one that “Secret to happiness” for A father will forgive and Family reunion in Mexia, God ordained and honors. any father is: 1) trusting forgive some more. 14) he texas. For 40 plus years, i there are many “fathers” God in the face of adversity. will pray without ceasing have attended the reunion, that are God-fearing and at- 2) Forgetting the unpleasant for family, friends, his giving thanks and praises to tempts to or tries to be the things that come into life church members, leaders of Ms. Donna R. Patrick, author of “At All Times” will be God for blessing my family man that has compassion and focusing on the good his church and leaders our the keynote speaker at the Annual Prayer Breakfast because i believe that a fam- and humility. he is one that things. 3) Apologizing if he country. for New Jerusalem AME Church in the Dallas Love Field Community for their Bernice Chatman Freeman ily is life’s greatest blessing, prays for his family, his pas- believes that he has of- Happy Father’s Day to Missionary Society on June 16 at 9:30 a.m. honored by God himself. tor and church. he also fended someone because he every “father” one and all! Pastoral Counseling Center unveils image update Pastoral counseling knowledge- their available services. “individuals should be for-profit organization be- center (Pcc), formerly able and com- “in today’s society, praised for their pursuit of lieves everyone should Pastoral counseling and fortable with seeking mental health a more meaningful and have access to treatment, education center, recently Pcc before treatment usually has a happier life, and we feel regardless of their finan- announced their new they step foot negative connotation. One healing matters clearly cial status, and offers an tagline “healing matters.” into a thera- of our goals is to over- communicates our vision.” adjusted fee payment scale the meaning behind the health matters. Secondly, pist’s office. As a result, a come this association by Pastoral counseling based on income for message is two-fold. First, it communicates to clients, major portion of the up- getting information about center is the largest faith- clients. For more informa- it communicates Pcc’s their families and the com- date is the development of Pcc out to North texas,” based counseling center in tion, call 214.526.4525 or staff members’ ability to munity the importance of a new website, www.pcc- said Wayne Albrecht, ex- the Metroplex. the not- visit www.pccdallas.org. help individuals work to- mental health treatment. dallas. org. the site pro- ecutive Director of Pas- wards healing their mental clients want to be vides information on all of toral counseling center. Gina Smith, Attorney At Law hATChER, continued from Page 2 *Personal Injury benefit Ut Arlington in “the center will facilitate eral Arts. it initially will offer coordinate service learning *Criminal Defense many ways, said W. Marvin the discourse that focuses on an introductory course and a opportunities and host regu- *Wills and Probate Dulaney, chair of the Ut Ar- race and the significant con- rigorous minor in African lar research lectures and lington Department of his- text of historical, cultural, American Studies. the seminars. tory and a key organizer of and community influences minor will require 18 semes- the center will be the the new center, which offi- on the diverse experiences of ter credit hours comprising only one of its kind in North cially launches in August. blacks in America. it will courses from various depart- texas and the third in the “Dr. hatcher understands serve as a vital intellectual ments. the center will also state. the significance of the center and social resource for the at this time and how to build community, on and off cam- its ability to respond to com- pus,” she said. “it is my hope munity needs,” said Dulaney. that our students, faculty and hatcher said she is hon- staff, and community stake- ored to have the opportunity holders will be enlightened, 2201 Main Street, Ste 400-11 to help shape the vision and inspired and prepared to be a Dallas, TX 75201 mission of the center and part of social change.” provide guidance in the de- the center for African Don't just be here. Be heard. velopment to its degree pro- American Studies is a col- www.GinaSmithLaw.com gram, research and advocacy laboration between the Ut agenda, and community col- Arlington School of Social 214-749-0040 laborations. Work and the college of lib- June 14 - 20, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 15 Church Directory www.NorthDallasGazette.com NDG bookshelf NDG BookShelf: God’s hotel looks at the care for the forgotten the ones who don’t have ad – something that’s rare in the tees. Still, Sweet discovered a is so calming. budgets or front-of-mind real medical world – and found la- place for thousand-year-old Sweet shares her journey – estate? read the new book guna honda hospital in San medicine; for old-fashioned sit- both literally and figuratively - God’s Hotel by Victoria Sweet, Francisco. ting, waiting, hands-on assess- with readers in a voice that and find out. laguna honda was a rarity, ment, and for things she learned seems like a cool hand on a Victoria Sweet’s family a Middle Ages institution in the from a long-dead mentor. feverish forehead or a gentle your wallet has been open was shocked. 20th century. the French would As i read, i try to flag cer- rub on a shoulder. She lets us for years. Becoming a doctor wasn’t call it hôtel-Dieu (God’s hotel) tain passages to jog my memory share her discoveries, both in you’ve always been gener- fitting for someone coming but it was known in the United for writing this column. So let hospital and outside, and we’re ous to your favorite charities. from a long line of “business- States as an almshouse, a hospi- me tell you how much i enjoyed often transported back in time the food pantry, the free clinic, men and intellectuals” but she tal for the homeless and poor, a God’s Hotel: i forgot to take with them. Sweet teaches her that children’s group, the animal was undaunted, and “intrigued” place for sick people with no notes. readers, and we become eager organization, they don’t stop by death, resurrection, heaven money and nowhere else to go. it wasn’t the patient anec- students. needing help just because it’s and hell. this eventually led Sweet made a two-month dotes that pulled me in, al- “… none of us knows what not fundraising time. Sweet to the words of hilde- commitment. She stayed for though i couldn’t get enough of is valuable to God,” says Sweet So you give what you can. gard of Bingen, a medieval nun more than 20 years. them. it wasn’t watching the but i think you’ll find this book charity knows no season. And who practiced Old World med- laguna honda was a “spe- changed when city officials hospital morph into something valuable to you. if you’re con- besides, you may need them icine. cial place” where rare ailments took charge of the gently aging different, although that made cerned about social issues, es- someday yourself, and you Degree in hand, and want- were surprisingly common and hospital: the old way of practice me scream in sympathy. i think pecially healthcare, then God’s know it. ing to further study hildegard’s staff cared personally about disappeared in favor of budget what i loved so much about this Hotel is a book to check into. But who takes care of the methods, Sweet sought part- their patients. Obviously, Sweet cuts, politics, government inter- book is that spending time with God’s Hotel by victoria people who are all but invisible, time work in a hospital setting loved it there, but things ference, lawsuits, and commit- author Victoria Sweet’s words Sweet, $27.95, 384 pages Bible Way Community Baptist Church Avenue F Church of Christ 4215 N. Greenview Dr. • Irving, TX 75062 1026 Avenue F • Plano, TX 75074 972-257-3766 972-423-8833 www.avefchurchofchrist.org The place where Jesus Christ is Lord and the Word of God Transforms lives Early Sunday Morning...... 8:00 am Sunday School ...... 9:35 A.M. Sunday Bible Class...... 9:45 am Sunday Worship ...... 11:00 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship...... 10:45 am Wed Bible Study ...... 7:00 P.M. Evening Worship ...... 3:00 pm Wednesday Bible Class ...... 7:00 pm Daily Radio broadcast: KGGR 1040 & 102.5 FM 10:00 A.M. - 10:25 A.M. Ramon Hodridge, Minister Radio Program @ 7:30 am on Dr. Timothy J. 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