January 1998
Complimentary to churches ^^^ o^^%^>^ l^lr^fwr m^ and community groups 1 S TPA
U ' 1 ' 9^ r-. J '..7
„ A - -T >- / /\ ,' i .Ji LJ L._J
4 L. V .1 •
Dallas CoLiruy CommissionGr John Wiley Price is here to prove thai agitation moves liie nation.
./,: \ y
..^- ^.' X:J. : ••?iifi ^^iss,-.T.^~i--^'-^3CV^^-^~-^zi:^—•^.:,^^-.:..\,^-jj'!V!StSsssfKafr;^' -sr - rn-n I z-^rr TT
ij^umuJi I.FtD?W®ID' M' \ i^ aii]@7iaM)ifeto
\\. •••-"• •-•'••••-•• -•'" •Maiia>aU>M*H*iiiaAaMii j
ti»iji^."^i iij),iii.iiiii+j I jLIWlli^w.lllWTi.111 iiiM. iimiii iu.ti>iirnii llgl -I MiiMW'i •II 11.11 I "11 • fIL From f| 5t^ The Editor Chris Pryer Was Spree legit? Pastors Coalition standing firmly on, . Spree went off. He'd had enough. The All-Star guard for the as-bad-as-the- behind, Common Ground? Mavericks Golden State Warriors was '. Over the last year. Minority Opportumake many of their stated project goals a look around the table of members, they fed up with his abrasive^ demanding, nity News has continued to followup on reality. It is generally not difficult to get find that some have not contributed dictatorial coach, P.J. Carlesimb. So the new coalition of African American people motivated when the camera more than verbal support. when Coach Carlesimo offered some "clergy that convened iat St Luke "Com lights are lit and the emotions are run • Do a visible, tangible project that will constructive (if somewhat indelicate), munity* United Methodist Church last ning high. When all of that is said and reflect the fact that African American criticism of his passing technique, some January." "On January 20, 1997, the done, we find that the effort needed to churches can work together, especially thing along the lines of "put a little mus African American Pastors Coalition, insure the long-term success of the short- when the pooling of their monies is tard on those passes/Latrell Sprewell under the leadership of the Reverend term 6ghl often goes lacking and with involved. Whether it is the redevelop took righteous exception to this bit of Zan W. Holmes, will again sponsor their out the army of volunteers to do the dirty ment of an old strip shopping center or coaching and countered with, "I don't annual Martin Luther King. Jr. Day ser and less public work that is required. the creation of a small housing facility, want to hear it today.* As his coach vice." If these two quotes seem particu Likewise, while we applaud the it would be wonderful if the group approached him, understandably to dis larly familiar, it is probably because you good works of this group, we must raise could show that there is merit and real cuss this little breech of insubonUnation, remember them from bur coverage of the the question of what their 1998 workplan ity to the notion that our churches can Sprewell threatened to kill Carlesimo, activities of the association of Dallas area includes. As we knowy there is much pool resources. We really do not have then wrapped his hands around his neck ministers over the last three years. sense to the old adage, "Plan your work^ many examples of this now, and it and began choking him. It took several Believe it or not, it is PholohfWalbceFasgett wouldbe both ben players 10 to 15 seconds to restrain him. now time for yet eficial and inspira Sprewell was subsequently ordered another edition of this tional if we did. to leave the floor. But about 20 minutes series, as we welcome • Provide the neces later, he reappeared and again assault < ;i r 1998 and what will, sary coordination to ed Carlesimo. Again, he had to be hopefully, be a new establish a leader restrained by teammates. The Golden ship training pro State Warriors, in retaliation, fired year of opportunities and efforts by this gram for present Sprewell and voided his $32 million con •\ ^ 'v^^ and future leaders. tract. (The NBA later suspended him for. group. ^-.-^ one year.) ' • As '• you may Time and time »4 a On one of the local radio sports talk recall, this organiza again, we find that shows, the brethren were calling in with tion was started to one of the biggest the typical knee-jerk defense for any provide leadership, hindrances to the Black athlete who exhibits any antisocial from the perspective future development behavior: He's a victim of the jealous, of the African Ameri of our community is racist, white establishment. Like Charles can clergy, for many the real lack of lead Barkley, Derrick Coleman, Mike Tyson, of the sodal and polit ership from within. Allen Iverson, Rod Strickland, Nick Van ical Issues facing our Who better to help Exel, Dennis Rodman, Bam Morris and community. During J train and develop Lawrence Phillips, to name a few. And I its brief history, the those interested in haven't even gotten to baseball, yet,' group has taken on lev. E.K. Bailey, pastor of Concord Missionary Baptist Church, fs flankod by community service Is Spree just another making-beau- projects such as the DalIa3'Biack"powerpreachcrs"duringthoInauguraIAfrIcan American Pas- than those who coups-of-money Black professional ath ownership and revi- *°^® Coalition service held at St. Luke "Community United Methodist Church should be lifring up lete being mishandled by a racist author talizatiotalt^HnnnftheCnmn of the Com-- In January 1995.The 1993 scrvIce will be held at Rev.Baile/s church. Do WO service, without ity figure and a racist mass media? I mon Ground Credit-"'•=*'»"«"«''Concord? earthly pay, to help can't argue against it unequivocally. Union, serving as a our fellow man and Racism is sewn so tightly into the fabric common voice on the array of concerns then work your plan." Perhaps their plan ourselves. This kind of unbiased and of our society that it wouldn't be para at theDallas Independent School District for the new year already exists. Should unbought leadership is in short supply noia at all to at least consider the possi* and working beWnd the scenes to coor this not be the case and, if there is a win in Dallas, within our community and bility. But given the circumstances of the dinate a sound response to the issues and dow of opportimity to add to the list, we in the dty as a whole. Sprewell-Carlisemo incident, I am hard troubles that arise throughout the year. would like to suggest the following three put to defend the brother. We applaud these reposes by the group points for their consideration and adop So as not to be viewed as the one to Upon first irispection, you must ask and wish them continued success in the tion: stand on the sidelines and just make sug the obvious question: What kind of guy future.;.: , gestions, MON pledges its active and is Carlesimo? Is there a history of him Our concerns at this point lend to • Have all member churches in the continued support to help the pastors specifically antagonizing Sprewell? Did center more on where this group goes association make, as a congregation coalition in whatever ways it can. We he instigate the attack? To get a slant on and as individual members, a signifi- challenge all of the individuals, commu the type of person Cariesimo is, I spoke from this point More often than not, the cant investment in the Common nity-based organizations and churches with Rodney Baker, a friend of mine challenge f adng any organization of this Ground Credit Union. Let's not make to do likewise. By doing so, perhaps who is an assistant men's basketball type is not the response to the very pub the work with Common Ground an MON's 1999 editorial can highlight coach at the University of Cincinnati. lic and vocal issues that arise from time pages of positive changes that have According to Baker, who served as an to time. Rather, the larger test of the wor example of *Do what I say, not what I resuhed. ... assistant to Carlesimo when he was thiness of the association is shown in its do.' In all good conscience, the pastors ability to follow through on the detailed group can take little solace in its good •'-••••,-:/-•• MON SCO EDITOR, pago 5 and laborious work that is required to works for the credit union if, when they
Kctijf-^ftrirrtrvit^i
^•-t.«fliT»V'rita-i.a»iTW*>'-^*wJ9«-»!"*M»^«i?w-T«VT^»-*^ it!-^-y'*tW}Wii*y.we'Mtg.iWH]wg;> /= • '• • • -• • — -— -'- ••-•• » • « ' Need a New Auto Be It New Or Used Cover Story CarpeDiem Tired Of The Run Around/ 14...... „..."TeU Them I Am At War". Seize the day^ I always say. If people Call The Man Wearing The Hat/ Editorial in the African American community real Billy L, Cammack/At Toyota Of rrving ' 02 ...;..:...Pastors Coalition ly want to "seize" a history making Local(972) 258-12001 ;i: moment, then I suggestwe embrace Lin- . FeattireslSpecial den and Jacqueline Thompson and their Metro (972) 256-5544 Ext, (115) , 08 ...... Interview with Levi Davis babies. Who? You know, the couple from Daily From 9arri-9pm ; 20 Dallas CAN! Academy Washington, D.C., and the parents of the For More Info. And To Set Up An 21 ....Pegasus Charter School first African American sextuplets bom in Appointment, Credit Problems • the United States of America. . Properly Addressed. : General Now don't get them confused with 23... Akinkanju Awards Billy L. Cammack "I Can MakeA Difference." . Bobby and Kenny McCaughey from New & Used Sales Professional Columns Carlisle, lA., parents of the recently U';^JH^",-fei!Jim^'_.i"!-'AJJ». birthed sextuplets, who have received 02 Editor's Comments help from corporate America. In fact, I 05....,...,.Community Pulse „ believe it's a "blessing" that the family is 07 PenonPire getting the much needed help, unlike the 12... Ethnic Notes Thompsons. Not only did the McCaugh 24 Fairy Street Mama eys receive promises to get a 15-seat van 24...... ,.Proprietary Information to transport their seven adorable little W)mmmi^myw^m 25. Youth Watch ones, a 16-year supply of apple juice and applesauce, power for heating and cool ••nil •lift TlTiO-lf l|T1»T1W).1 26 Entertainment ing, car seals and strollers for the babies 27 .....Book Review and several companies working to build 28 Living the McCaugheys a house, but the Presi 30 ...Travel dent of the United States gave them a call If '^"" 31...,....,.Business • as well. ^ i'^L^. ^ 32.... Real Estate I guess if the media had given Lin 33.. Spiritual den and Jacqueline Thompson "equal" media coverage, then, perhaps, the fam Reaming ily and their five surviving babies would KMr.DufordL.KompJr> frMm^'^UMl/MW- :f "j 03 Letters have received some of the assistance the 10 ..In The News McCaugheys are receiving. At least one 13...... In The State .would hope so anyway. ' .. 18 SWB Community Calendar But I write not to beg for media cov-. 34...... Career Opportunities erage on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Thomp son, or handouts from corporate Ameri ca, or even a phone call from the Presi 1W <• dent of the United States. These things should happen as naturally as they did •y^ iU-^' '^n\ Z^ f -mat i "^ ^ for the McCaugheys. It doesn't matter if '^fA^^ over looking the family was a mix-up or intentional, it should haye not happened. But you know what? The day isn't """-' " " '"•-' iMimiinnnn r——— iiMiiMi Itm t^nanmiMMfc*/ i^mmmvm rtjnWflfcMlMiiMi over yet! I submit to the African Ameri can community that we can "seize the Chttrman Emirltus day" and come to the rescue of the Jim Bochum . Thompson family. How do we do that? ••" f ' Publlther African American-owned companies, Thurman R. Jones Contributing Editor ^ ^ofct^^t iac coH' iHctC if^u% HeaCs Jason Webster see LETTERS, page 4 Editorial DepRrtment (972) 606-3890 Salat/MarkBtlng Department .^^ Letters Policy Ho Pressure , (972) 606-7351 - Editor .: ..... -Oifis Pryef MON welcomes Ihe letters ofits readers! W-i Good Customer Service AMlanmenta Editor .CfWfyl L Wniiams ' reserve the right to edit all lettere for the saVjt of Contributing Writer ...;.. .Gtenda Williams Goodson clarity or space. Financing Available . Contrlbutlna Wrfter .; -Ailen Gray Contributing Writer...,..",. J.L Urson Letters should contain full name and New & Used Cars (All Models) Contributing Writer —t.*arie Sassaman address and daytime phone numtwr so we can Cotumnlit .Thomas Mitfiammad • reach you for clarification or confirmation-. Bad or Damaged Credit OK Columnist .Cheryl Smith Account Rep. .Kalhleen Godsby Shorter iL'tlt-rs have a Utter chance of being Account Rep. John P. Krebbs, Jr. pubti'.heJ. CallTommy Hunter ProdueUon.... i -Kevin Pinetl . PleJ-^e it'nd all cornbpondence, attention Photognpher. .Wallace Faggett Independent Sales Consultant Vol. Community PubllcUt ;.. .CharloEle Beny editor, tO" Vol. Community Publlclit Jlita WhiiB Minority Opportunity Nows assumes no responsibility for Minority Opportunity Kews "Let me do the leg work in your unsolidiod material and reserves the fiflht lo edit and make appropriaie modifications. ^ • 2730Steinnions Fiwy car shopping & save you time!", Suite 121)2 BMW Toyota /t'tififirify Opportunist UfU'Sju.Hts Founded Ju!y WSl, ^" iy jim Bochum and Thurman R. ]ones. DalU9,TX 75207 Mercedes Honda r*x;2t4-W5-0'il9 - . ,-: ClrcuIaOon AudH«d By • Voice Mail:1-800-816-8239 E-miih MinoppnewsC'-'aoLcom Lexus Nissan ' •••'-•• ^ • - II, I III If - - - tS-t..^s'---^g?^»"H;f.>»tjja>.ay-iB^...asw™^«^g-^s^^ T *-^iT-,M-il*'MPl"''"**«f*-i^J>»J ••>;v^.^ .•••••'-?-.>---^> ;-.-;---^-:i-•••::•• .•-.^..:.^;-^:..;.-%.-„,v;.,„>..;^.;--.::.^...v;. atoMa4—t^jmai>»J.'Miitiiiii IMI 13 If the current president won't LETTERS., •continued Salute to Martin Luther King, Jr. acknowledge the family, then perhaps businesses, talk show hosts, media orga we should contact former President MON takes a look at some of the outstanding nizations, movie stars, entertainers, mag Jimmy Carter and Habitat for Humanity. azine publishers, television stations, etc. After all, isn't it humanity that we are accomplishments of an American hero should embrace this family and give talking about here anyway? The month of January, in addition to 1955 — Elected president of the Mont- them the much needed help they sj^mbolizing thebeginningof a newyear gomery Improvement Association after deserve. Isn't that the least we can do? If ••'; • , George A. Milton and the requisite resolutions, includes the Mrs. Rosa Parks refused to give up her we all work on a unified front, thb can fori Worm birthday celebration of Dr. Martin Luther seat to a white person. happen at a minimal cost to all involved. King, Jr., an extraor- 1956 — Arrested for dinary man whose the first time on the work and dedication charge of driving 30 to. the civil rights, miles an hour in a 25 movement inspired a mile zone. , generation and will 1957 — Leaders from a Cowboys or Cotton Bowl. PART CJcts Yoo to the Game on Time. Service to remaining continue to inspire ten southern states generations to come. met at Ebenezer Bap Cowboy games as well as the New Years Day Southwestern Bell Cotton Bowl begins two hours Minority Opportunity tist Church to form before kickoff from a host of convenient park and ride locations. Fare is only $7 round trip, $6 News salutes the the Southern Christ memory of Dr. King ian Leadership Con for kids 5-11, seniors 65+ and the disabled. Call 214/979-1111 for the park and ride location nearest and encourages ference. King was everyone to reflect on elected president you. the sacrifices he and 1958—PubHshed his his colleagues made first book. Strive H Take In the Stars and Mavericks on DART Rail. Hockey and basketball seasons are in full to ensure freedom Toward. Freedom and justice for every (Harper 195S). While swing, and to make sure you don't miss a single face-offor slam dunk looking for a place to park, person, regardless of visiting a Harlem take DART Light Rail or the TVinity Railway Express to Reunion Arena. It's only a few steps from race, creed or color. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: January bookstore, he was 15,1929 —April 4,1968. - stabbed by a Union Station stop and a two-minute Red or Blue line train ride away from the exciting West End 1929 — Bom in . . deranged woman. Enteitainment District. Light Rail operates until midnight and the final TVinity train will be held Atlanta, Ga. to Rev. Martin Luther King, 1960 .^ Left Montgomery for Atlanta, Sr. and Alberta Christine Williams King. Georgia to become co-pastor with his until the conclusion of any weeknight game. 1944 — Entered Moorehouse College, father at Ebenezer Baptist Church. AtIanta,GA; 1963—Leads the March on Washington B DART Eases Holiday Shopping at NorthPark. DARTs free shuttle between Park Unc Rail 1947 — Ordained a minister at Ebenezer in Washington D.C. Delivers his "I Have Baptist Church and became assistant pas a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lin Station and NorthPark Center is the easy, hassle-ftee way to get tn that last-minute holiday shopping tor to his father. coln Memorial. ji-Du'rc bound to be doing. It operates every 20 minutes between 10; 10 ajn. and 10:10 p.m. Monday 1948 — Graduated from Moorehouse 1964—Won the Nobel Peace Prize at age College with a B.A. degree in sociology. 35.-.'", through Saturday, and 12 pjn. - 7 p.m. Sunday. 1954 — Accepted a post as pastor of the '1968 — Delivers his last sermon, 'I See 40Q-member Dexter Avenue Baptist the Promised Land" at the Memphis H Hunt Oil Company Enrolls ln_E-Pass Program. Hunt Oil Company has purchased tlie E- Church in Montgomery, Alabama. : Masonic Temple. Shot and mortally 1955 — Awarded a Ph D. degjee in Sys wounded the next day at the Lorraine Pass, DARTs new annual liansitpassforalllheiremployces, effective Jan. 1,1998. The E-Pass temic Theology. Motel in Memphis, Tenn. allows employees at participating companies to ride just about everywhere DART goes - all year • MON long. To gel your company on board, talk to your boss about E-Pass. Call 214/747-RIDE for details, -,,'^ ^ RAMADA" INN B DART Pass Saks Increase at Albertsnrn & MJnyards. Since DART passes ai\d tickets became Market Center available at all Minyard and Albertsons food stores, sales have increased 30 percent wi 1 i:' 8 One Number's All Yon Need for Faratranslt Services. Now it's easier than ever to reach t UA '-—•-'—'-•'-' Una DART Paratransit Services. Whether it's Where's My Ride, reservations, confirming or canceling a trip, or Paratransit Administration, one brand new number does it all - ju.st dial 214/515-PARA {/^-, Zl tl 360 spactous guest rooms, suites and el&gant penthouses. (515-7272) and DARTs Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system will do the rest • Q A focalion convenient to downtown, the West End, Market Cenier.las Colinas, Restaurant Row snd the Gallena. & Fourteen meeting rooms with over 22,000 square , H DART Cmsstown Routes ElimlnateThat Downtown TVtp. Fifteen crosstQwn bus routes feet of meeting and banquet space. B Free shuttle service to Market Center, Love Field and eliminatB the need for many riders to travel downtown to transfer from one route to anotlier. So area offices, Q A friendly, hospitable staff to welcome you back . again...and again.. AND AGAIN... the next lime you're beading from one part of town to another, check out these quick and easy Mmiu crosslown routes - 28,41.45,53,66,86.88,304.351.352.375,400, 405,409,444. Ramada Market Center 1055 Regal Row. DalUsTcxas75247 ^ Phone (lU) 634-8550 • Fax (214) 634-S418 :\: Rescrvationi80(M4I'33l8 214-979-1111 «»MMJ»|f yvH ••«tU««t—fJTVfln^ W F-.-. -,.•• „ ^ -. ^ ^^ ', H'^ie4P,V^w.f4>f^F.4*-p>4>r^4l ^y*^tM^<^*if^^^' ^^ • 4 4r* W-^t^iB^^ II-i \ \M('< n ii-ii''«Mi'.-tiii^-ii'-- ••''-•^'-••-""'-'[•"•r •^-^—-"—"'-'if-r-"' Like America, Africa's struggle ^"OR,uomp^,.2 Community head coach at Seton Hall University in Pulse New Jersey, Carlesimo doesn't have a niomai Muhammad indeoendence was ^ "belligerent bone in his body." Baker did allow that Cariesimo was pretty much a As Brother Malcolm X once prophe us because we can be some of the best tutu's truth commission offered to hold one-dimensional person, someone who sied/ the continent of Africa is quickly singing/ sports entertainers in the world; the meeting with Ms. Madikizela-Man has no interest in the media and conse becoming a central figure for America's yet they hate us because they realize that dela in seaet, but she said hell no! She quently has "no sense of [what may be] next place of conquest. If you have a hard many generations of us will never forget demanded that the hearings be done in PC^„; • • time conceiving such a thought, consider their racist brutal treatment of our peo an open, public forum, because she knew •'-.'. Like everyone but the actual eye these two points: Early last year First ple. Most White racists feel that deep that this commission is nothing but a witnesses of the event, I am getting the' Lady Hillary Rodham-Clinton traveled down inside many of us, there's a "Rev. White racist-inspired group created to "facts" of this case second hand. But out- to seven African countries. And Secretary Nat Turner".or the Kenyan *Mau Mau" undermine her and hundreds of thou side'of the worst-case scenario of self- of State Madeline Albright (the snake lurking about. That scares the hell out of sands of Africans who refuse to forgive defense, I can't defend the actions of lady, as she's called by many in the them and has cost them many a sleepless and forget the atrocities perpetrated on Latrell Sprewell. In any type of coach- African and night. them by the racist South African regime. team situation, respect for authority has Arab world) Should Thatindudes the United Slates of Amer to be maintained. If there is abuse of that traveled to they be ica. I strongly support Sister Winnie's authority, there are available channels to eight African .1 afraid? You dream of Africa for the Africans, do or combat it and, if necessary, remove it. If s countries last damn skip- die! And we refuse to let "Peace been done before. month, •7 pyJ" - Negroes" sing us out of our rightful her Sorry, Spree. Can't back you on this including the .£ .^^ I. Now itage." • . :/ ; - one,Bro. • Until then, the struggle continues... Republic of for those of ••, MON Congo (for you who ."•••.•• ••-' MON merly Zaire) seem to be and South confused Africa, Bill ^^' about Clinton will whether or travel to the (Ediior's Note: TJtc opinions expressed in Mr. not what I'm same coun Muhammad's commentary are not necessarily expressing is tries this year, those of the Minority Opportunity News J true, I offer becoming the the example first sitting U.S. President to visit Africa of Ms. Win- . since Jimmy Carter. And now that White nie Madikizela-Mandela as evidence. ^ folks have said it's okay, Negroes will Racist Americans and Europeans are probably start making plans to visit afraid that Ms. Madikizela-Mandela "their mother land." And maybe that's could be the next Deputy President of not a bad thing. However, most of us South Africa, a very, very powerful posi have not been sitting around waiting on tion. She has always maintained that "All "Whitey" Europeans should leave South Africa For the last several years many and return the Africans' land and African scholars have come to the Dallas resources back to the Africans." So, at this area carrying one central theme. Whether very moment, Ms. Wmnie Madikizela- eady to put your home equity to work? it was Dr. Asa Hilliard or Dr. Malauna Mandela is testifying before the South For the first time ever, you can use your nome Karenga (with Brother Geronimo Pratt in African (sellout) Truth and Reconcilia between),, they all have expressed that tion Commission about her supposed equity to oLtaIn a loan lor any number.or uses. role in the killings of African informants "Africans in America must see Africa as Like clett consoliaation. College tuition.,Even ' their base!" As Dr* Hilliard has said *... during the justified armed struggle everyone here, whether it's the Japanese, against the White "racist apartheid, a vacation or a new car. Overton Bank and ' , .. Germans, British or Russians. If any of regime. Many Africans believe that if Trust's new Lome equity loans offer more them ever felt that they had been insult such individuals were, in fact, infor ed by the U.S. government, they could mants, killing them was the right thing to Leneiits llian a conventional personal loan,' take everything they own and go back do. It is no different than when our own home. If African Americans wanted to do Harriet Tubman pulled a gun on a male too, including lower interest rates ana a - the same, what home do they return to?* "Negro" who became afraid and want potential interest tax dcauction. Interested in .. And of course, as you might well ed to turn around and go back to slavery have guessed,' I agree! Such a move won't during one of Ms. Tubman's many knowing more?. Call your Overton tanker today. be viewed too favorably by While racists underground escapes to freedom. She here in America, nor by racist Europeans told him, "Either you gon go with us or I abroad (particularly White racist Jews in gon kill you right here, cause I ain't gon the United South Africa, who control the let you go back and tell massa whare we wealthy diamond and gold industry). gom!" Many of us have come to believe that During the struggle for liberation in OVERTON BANK AND TRUST White folks will never support any inde South Africa, as a number of sellouts YoureWorth More At Overton.: . pendent African movement, especially were burned to death in what came to be : • 817-377-5051 •^214-8604987: - "J known as South African "neckties" (auto one that would lead us from their evil nttp://www.overtonoank.com racist clutches. tires placed around individuals up to There has always been, and contin their necks and set a fire for collaborating tJl^H • ues to be, a *love-hate relationship" with the enemy), I cheered, as did many UNDER between Africans and Anglos. They love African Americans in the U.S. Bishop r ij^m'i^^'i^'tiv^ —*^*iifim"f • IJ .M -T t, ^j Of. ^Krjv w,- i.**-.—if'-rj^-tif.,. ^".'.J'J"^^*"A*'*- ^••SWWi^-WfrfSJ^^.- -^ J- f*Zf}- ^-^^ t^^Ht^TV.* -Sf***.,,^-. •-V'-^'"!*" * •*• J:'''^~>ifrfrutf^ -^matmm-itiw*^ •tUHf "liixrit'fr nil iiftllirj.il iw"''>-*v—h' j»*S"»r ' SJ-rt-t^f-i.- 1 • •"^•^'T-Wt^B. ^f 7)t^J,*«Ai ; I -If. -ii",-»-i,«-HJiUB»i(r-1« -*^.^'' Jiii«Hi«iViLUi^rtrtittji«a»aiiM -""'-— -'^^^'•^ ..—-^ •-.--.j._^ ^-•'••iiirniTtiin'tini Vi-"--''"'' 1 •-' '•••• '" 'I il - iilifi niriiiiiti T>»wiiii*»i>iy.MMjiiiii«miHi pwgg^.-T-y-T?--r.:T*t.-*-wi*;y«.?Jira;;p-.•y^•>^T•.^y.»»•^.^•^w!•••. iL^.a.j.,^. Li.ui'WW^-wwt.-«A-t«'^'»-^i-"-t.i«--.-wg" iipf ii^UfWH^ii m j i^f^ Planning to Bring ^ or" " • The Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Department Can Provide Assistance With: • Site Selection • Meeting Planning • Travel & Touring • Registration Assistance •. Professional Services • Guidance for Special . • Hotel & Service Brochures & Informative Events 8c Entertainment Negotiations Materials and Much More The Dallas Black Chamber Of Commerce Conventions & Visitors Department will serve as your connection to the City of Dallas and special liaision to the African-American community and businesses. We want to make sure you feel at home, away from home I f^ s .^ ymhtojfi •• fc I ^f «-^ *-J*1 1»*'T*»l^ ^ i-^-^-*!-^ 5*- ^r.- ^i.«« 4!^%KV4U»>JC^m»Tf>'fr'aA«VV!%i>«#We'*<-J'Wf^^1ir^*V4ii^^ iHJ^I^VPfrr^^v l**»JtK^J»"»*Ti'* X •W".^"f«)ljl. IllllllUl . •.^••^•I^»< i«e^p.'ps(^^!< ??. J^°^H^WS^5SH W.Jii'y-W'^'^W.^.'^.l^^! J? ?'-iN^^J! «!«• ''tS*?'=^*'''>'»^-"V«?"'WT**'»*' V-^-ftKI*"? f'>r'>f«rTT-^-'>(«».)V>^-«l-'*>..r»V"''mi>-'>>c<">.<'V? -"7If-«« WffVkr^^^t V-i'"-!!^!'^- "Vf-Tflty-^iv^W y..:-,--Y'' -I'-'"'-- .•^--i^:--.V.^„.^g)l,fT i»iiiMi>niii»i>imiiii i yji 11 III I,' "I ^i\f:r::;^^«--'-i^.^;|| n't.:;:-,'. - A vV-^':•••'.•;.•"•• v ••.,•-"" • .... .- . - \^...--.. :-••• -- -.- ^.„•^,.-^,_,.__^...l.;.,. 1 • -'.'...... ' ...--'^1 III ^••r'--'«'i^.i;Jw"i-'M'*"'ft«ifa.tMit)^iT'.i.-niri-t.iiMitt««;»r:.i»f»'.-.ri... How did your education prepare you other things that I may do, but I'm not Levi Davis: The man who helps the for the job you're doing now? tied to this particular job. I'U do what ever the next challenge is. •• ' .. city manager manage I went to college on an art scholar By Cheryl L. Williams set the goals and objectives for each one ship initially and won several art com Is there anything in your background of the departments and I'll review their petitions. Believe it or not, in high that might have hindered your suc Levi Hamilton Davis'20-year careerbudget s and monitor their progress school I was one of the top three Black cess?, . with the dtyof Dallas, beginning in 1973,towar d their goals throughout the year. artists in the dty at the time. Art made has spanned at least eight mayors, four city me more attentive, more sensitive. Hav People may tend to think that com mdrmgers and over a hundred city councilYo u were responsible for the imple ing a liberal arts background gives you ing from a poverty background or being members. He has spent more than a dozenmentatio n of the Neighborhood Com a different perspective. You're more a minority or coming from a large fami introspective. You're sensitive to your years as Assistant City Manager. One of fivemunit y Policing Program. How effec ly are disadvantages. But they also can employees, you're sensitive to situa Assistant City Managers, Mr, Davis' man-.tiv e has it been? be assets, because they prepare you bet- agement responsibilities have included the tions, you're sensitive to the needs of the ter than if you'd had a silver spoon and police officers and the firefighters. It overall administration and financing of the [It has been] very effective, not only everything was given to you. I don't made me a lot more aware and obser think you'd be quite prepared for this Police and Fire Departments, Court Ser-'her e but around the coimtry! Chief [Ben] vices. Municipal Courts, Judiciary, Emer vant and sensitive to the needs of others, job or even a lot of challenges [other gency Preparedness Office, Convention atid the interests of others. wise]. In my case, coming up with a Area Operations, Water Utilities, Housing Finance is an avocation, so I'm very large family, being on welfare, not hav Programs, Cultural and Arts Programs,. involved in financialareas . Otherwise, I ing a father around and being raised by Community Development Programs, Street think it's just the management [aspect]. my aunt, those sorts of things gave me a and Sanitation Operations, Public Utilities It isn't so much the management skills stronger background to deal with peo Regulation, Public Health and Human Ser-. as taking the management issues and ple situations and to be more empathet-. vices. Municipal Fleet Operations, and being able to apply them to whatever ic. I think there are some teachers in my rminagement of more than 500 city facilities. area Pallas City Manager ] John Ware youth that instilled in me that you can He also has corporate responsibility for. or I work with. They asked me to come do whatever you want to do if you want < to do it bad enough and you work hard youth and homeless programs. . back to the city because of my work enough to make it happen. I still sort of Although he typically works exliaust- with the community and my skills in believe that. I don't even evaluate [those ing 72-hour days, Davis' energetic and working vrith neighborhood and com times] as trying times. It was just part of upbeat management style keeps him incon- munity groups. I am very familiar with my youth. We didn't have a car and we trol and prepared for a variety of situa- '\n • the community. That transitioned into didn't have the traditional things." We. tions—from monitoring police car chases to working with the Police Department. had bunk beds and four or five of us in flood control Responsible for the implemen When I first came back, they had me one room. Those were the things that tation of the nation's first totally integrated \i^^ . working in the Human Services Depart made me the person I am today. I'm not 911/311 telecommunications system, hisClic k has made it dtywide. It helped to ment, Housing, Health Department, disappointed in the things I have been efforts on this project came to fruition ind o a lot four or five years ago. Police Employment Training Programs and able to accomplish. I'm not even half December 1997. The inhooalive 311 systemofficer s were pretty much in their vehi South Dallas Trust Fund, because [I done, so I have a lot of things that I have replaces all telephone numbers formerlycle s going through neighborhoods not formed] a lot of relationships in the yet to do. needed to access non-emergency requeststakin for g the chance to get to know the community. I know the community city services, community or know the neighborhood very well. I'm not a desk-sort of manag .'••••- From 1986 to 1990, Davis took a hiatusor know the people or know the prob-, er. I manage by walking around. I'm What do you believe is the difference from city managanent to loork as a vice lems. They didn't know who the going to get out there and see you and between you and your background president at Rauscher Pierce Refsnes, Inc.'stranger s were and who lived there. We meet the employees. and individuals that use adversity as on the firm's public finance team, managinggo t the officers out of the vehicles Into an excuse not to sucecd? the overall corporate efforts of the regionth e community, getting to know people, What are the traits of a good city man encompassing Texas to California. He latergoin g to community meetings, getting ager? V , Sometimes people will be beaten formed the Hamilton Financial Group, serv-to know what the problems were, being down so often, or the doors shut in their : ing as owner and chief financial officer of theabl e to recognize the changes in the There are different styles, but I faces so often that they give up. I can investment banking firm. ,. community so we could address those. think every style has to have a little bit not criticize them for that, because :. MON talked with Mr. Davis about hisCitizen s have become more used to of patience. You have to have a critical maybe I didn't have that door shut in motivation, his successes and the elementsthei r officers. They call them. They share and analytical mind so you can look my face as often as that other individ necessary to maintain success. This is aninformatio n with them. That has helped through issues and really get to the bot ual. I have a responsibility when I work • excerpt from that interviezo. us, I think, become even more effective tom line. You definitely have to have with an individual to give that oppor in our gang enforcement program, both written and verbal communication tunity or that hope or open the door or whereas we really built up a relation How do you help direct, plan and skills. You have to be focused. When I whatever. Someone may just come ship with mostly youth in certain areas say that, I mean you have to have your along and open the door that's been implement goals for the city's munici of the community. When there is a prob pal departments?, V ' ; , bearings as far as your foundation— slammed in their faces all their lives and lem, we're able to identify or go to cer your family, your spirituality, as well as they might say, 'hey there may be a pos- tain individuals wlio can help us out your physic^ [well-being]. You have to sibilify.' We're not g^ven all of the oppor The departments [heads]^ the Police : and identify the problem areas. Com- have all those in mind. But you have to tunities that others receive.Sometime s Chief; the Fire Chief and the Municipal munify policing is a way of life in Dal be sure that you're pretty well ground people say 'I make my own opportuni Chief Administrative Judge and the las. We just don't want to police and ed. This job can really become very ties,' but nobody does anything by Municiple Qjurts Director—all of them enforce, we want to prevent. [We try) to intense and overwhelming, so you have themselves. It takes other people to help except the judge report directly to me. I prevent [crime] by listening to the com- to have a good foundation. them. It takes a strong faith and belief work with them in setting their goals for murvity and developing programs for in God. It takes hope. But they don't do the year arid their objectives for the year. the community. If we can couple that Is the position of Assistant City Man it alone. Nobody does it alone. A lot of I am a liaison for the judges so, although with the Park and Recreation program, people have opened doors for us that ; the goals and directives are shared with then we can prevent a lot of crime. ager your ideal career? me, the judge actually reports directly For the moment I change. There arc to the [city] council. Every year we will SCO DAVIS, pago 13 f»—«<^*-, JT< *<-r^^*VT|«Phji i if\-} ' ^—-' ° - J3 \ ! .^,-^^i>-^-~: ,j~s-it-f,u, '''•(•S^md'vn-^ncTpiisVluniic^p.IVTM'.xn-UfvnFI'r'ITTAr.^w^vnr'. nr^iS^iTWrW^nTEvrfvvnVWnHr.vv-'-.'v.-c wir'-.iri^^i-^Vifn-^'ia,^•,iv^fiiv«v^<-!if-9^':''*!j^'^r<**'VV'^^ ' '* •'^^I»*?¥»^**^^•^?^p'•^Hff•T**TT^•**7*'•^.W•••™fl^.•^OA•* .:^'^^-^,\, i. -.1., L^r, Hi.i^.i>rii..V ,T./.^.,!,--,'j.-;-VTy:;a,-;^|^.---,|^T.,A._-l^^:.i:-:i'^^ .1- .^^•_\:^ n his old Central Texas live oak has seen a lot J'-^'!^* .••V'--'••"•••••••v.^''?;^^;j»^--4^^ •" 11 over the last century. It's igt^^^.^i also been a reliable source of shade and support for young .>r ;.••.! 3 ...-'.-ij*,'#-*• -"V^ ••• • " Sfjfc'inv and old. FOR THE 32,000 TEXAS EMPLOYEES OF SOUTHWESTERN BELL, this old tree represents a shared heritage of steady, solid growth and a future full, of possibilities. Like new technologies that will take Texas into the next century. AS THE LONE STAR STATE PREPARES FOR THE NEW CENTURY, we're helping out with a million and a half miles of available fiber-optic cable and ISDN lines.: And we're developing high-speed lines for demanding network needs. WE'RE PROUD TO HAVE •• HELPED BUILD TEXAS for the last 100 years. And we're «-^i.;rr'--?^. X V)^ working just as hard to. meet .,^, * ^v Q^* for generations V-' to come. Like that old tree, hi^a^ you can expect us to be there whenever you need us. 4 "•^•K~yt^,Z.-j*" vrtv.^'J-. - I V:?^ 0t^O(te1"0)?!)%}! -::--..-•._,>l,-..^^.r^..,^...;^..v-..;.,:;.:.;..,.-.^,-^.:,..J:V.,r... .o.:-.-..";.. «•/"•*•• • • • 'HCrV-^-^V^iVrt- xjfi '•'^ - "jri'i>Srt>iiirinr'^rT"' -^'-^^ -JBi'i-i-iiridir^^i—'•'- — - •— •-'— j V. Esaffica I Roy C. Brooks awarded completion of at least one year of study, DFW/ABC accepting schol Interested students can enter the reside in District 23 (which includes some "Black History Makers of Tomorrow"^ * ' "Outstanding Man of the areas of Dallas and Tarrant counties), arship applications scholarship essay contest by submitting completion of a typed application, two an appUcaiion and a 500-word essay enti \ ' Year' letters of irecommendation/ an official The Dallas Fort Worth Association of tled "How I Plan to Make an Impact on Roy C. Brooks has been awarded Out transcript, resume*, 2.25 GPA, documen Black Communicators isacceptingappli- Black History." Ten $1,000 scholarships standing Man of the Year by the Fort tation of community service and submis cations for scholarships. Students arc eli will be awarded. Wmning essayists will Worth District-North Texas Conference sion of a 250 word typed essay. gible to apply if they are higli school also receive, special recognition at thq of the American Methodist Fpiscopal In addition toemployment opportu seniors or college students majoring in Dallas Urban League's annual banquet in^ Church. Theaward, presented by the prc- nities,, students are eligible for scholar journalism, photojournalism, advertising February , : | sidingBishop, ship assistance. The deadline for submis public relations or graphic arts. The deadline for entering the schol-r John R, ^ .^ • ' sion of the application and supporting The deadline for submitting the arsiiip essay contest is January 16,1998.: Bryant, was documents is January 16,1993, Applica application is February 1,1998. For more To receive an application, contact your given in " ' ~ • tions are available at Senator West's Dis information or an application call 817- high school counselor or call Terry Allen recognition of , > trict Office located at 5787 S. Hampton 654-6315. at the Dallas Urban League at 214-52S^ Brooks' lead- '^. *-» * Road, Suite 385, Dallas. For more infor 8038. • ;^ i orship in the ' J 'T; i ; "' " mation contact La Juana Barton at 214- McDonald's sponsors annu J Arnci:n ^ ^^/ "; 467-0124; - Theodis Ware named chair- \ I American \ - •- .^ ' al "Black History Makers" j ' community. \' essay contest man of Texas Board of I Mr. Dr TlialiaMatherson Physical TlierapyExamin- ] I Brooks scr\'Cs rv i as the board 7tamed United Methodist McDonald's of Greater North Texas is ers ,:• - president of t looking for college-bound high school South Central Jtirisdiction seniors who demonstrate leadership, Theodis "T'VWare of Fort Worth was; the AIDS Out Roy C. Brooks reach Center exeaitive , scholarship, character and community recently elected chairman of the Texas' and president of the Fort W'orth Minority service for the 1998 "McDonald's "Black Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.; Leaders and Citizens Council. He is the Dr. Tlialia K Matherson, A Dallas Public History Makers of Tomorrow" program He is the first African American to be president-elect of the National Associa Schools educator and administrator, has presented in conjunction with the Dallas elected as presiding officer of the boardj tion of Black County Officials and serves been named executive director of Mis Urban League. Now entering its llth The Texas Board of Physical Therapy on the Downtown Fort Worth, Inc.'s sion and Administration for the Dallas- year, the program recognizes high school Examiners, created in 1971 by the 62nd HousingSub-Commiltee, Partnership for basedMission r—r... --. ~,.«*,v^ ,^ seniors who demonstrate exceptional Legislature a^ an independent. state Kducation, MuUi-CuUiual Arts Alliance, Council of the \ 1 work in their classrooms and communi agency, regulates the practice of physical the Advisory Committee of Tarrant eight-state i ties.- • ••••• .-.^ .-• . ' • .V-....' therapy in Texas to safeguard the health County United Negro College Fund region South | Campaign, the Tarrant County Youth Central Juris- i iw^m'j«*'wiiwiWj|iiWLJii.i'iii'! ij ,iJj,.Litiiw»'-)iaMiiuM«in m^mu"'mmn.ii'ia,"Viitfri mr^ tvv'iv Collaboration, the Steering Committee diction of the i for Our City Our Children Campaign, the United j }?(mi^!0ttmmh Steering Committee for the Fort Worth Method i.st : 1; • Neighborhood Policing Dir,tricls and the Church. She i board of director of the North Downtown succeeds Rev. lax Increment Financing District; Ray Branton ^' For more information call Dr. B.L. who 1 AT GUAHANTY FEDERAL u McConnick at 817-336-5326 or 817-924- announced I 1" 2ua his retirement 1 .^^ """^'"y"" Dr.ThDlLiMalhorson rr 1 ' Senator West Announces in the posi tion. • rr Availability of 1998 Intern A member of Warren United ^ ship Program Applications Methodist Church in Dallas, Dr. Mather- X 'i ^ son is the principal of the Ktiddle School "Magnet" in the Dallas Independent AFFORDABLE MORTGAGE PLUS PROGRAM Senator Royce West announced today School District and former executive Gives you the flexible fiuuUng tlut applications ace available for the Dr. director of the Principal's Training Pro Emmett J. Conrad Leadership Program gram for the Dallas Public Schools. She you need in buying your new home! that ha.s employed 5*11 students since its currently dhairs the North Texas Confer You may tw eligible lo receive up to $6,500* with your mortgage Inception in 1993. The program was initi ence Board of Church and Society, is a loan from The LoanPlace at Guanniy Federal... member of the United Methodist Pub ated in May 1993 in honor of renowned Extra money Tort Dallas African American physician, civic lishing House executive committee and has twiceled the NorthTexas Conference leader and community activist. Dr. • Closing Oists Emmett j. Conrad, who died in April lay delegation to General Conference. • Helping with Hou>ic Payments 19^)3.1 le served as the fir;.tAfrica n Amer • Dr. Matherson earned a Bachelor of; ican board of tru=.tf e member of the Dal Arts (Cum taude) at Huston-TiUotson las Ii\dcpendent School District and College, Austin; Master of liberal Arts at ; Call your Nti(;hl>orlio«d Loan Specialist For more inr»nmitinn. Southern Methodist University, Dallas;, served on th.e Texai. State Board of Edu 214.360*2728 cation until hi's death, and Doctor of Hducation tn Education CriK'rion for consideration in the Administration at East Texas State Uni prcjgram is- curn^nt ""nrullm+^nt in a four- versity, Commerce. For more information y.-ar cclU-j^' or uni\t*rMty <3t ti.i,' tinJ^-r- c lU Robort'i. Robt-^rtJion at 972-190-3-* 3S; ^^radii iti' cr ^TJiduaU; Irvel, .'-JCCt." ^^ful (iW^n:T3',^Cigg!^-if'M^'?g^»'^W*fggi^JWW?^^ '^^gW-ea'^*^?^^^^ g»?.^^?^^^ ih 'i ?y»'^^rgg^!:^'?^j^tSf?l1';f^r*aCT^^-iuj,j^^ More In The Mews and welfare of the public. the choir and the Sunday School. At Tyms Sanders named con- ings will be placed along with thousands I Appointed to the board in 1993 by South Grand Prairie High School she is a of other creative drawings, in hotel rooms then Governor Ann Richards, Ware was member of the choir, drill team, drama snmer banking regional throughout Dallas on New Year's Eve. elected board secretary two years later. club. Black Stu dent Organization and the executive for NationsBank The winners included in Grades K-3: He also serves on the board's Investiga elementary school student mentoring 1st Place-Jazmyn Williams, Dunbar tion Connmittee and Applications and program. For more information call Learning Center; 2nd Place-Jessica S.^li- Review Committee. He was also recently Drew Dawson at 214-583-25-16. NationsBank announced recently that nas, L.P. Cowart; 3rd Placc-TerUhome selected as the board's representative to Tyrus Y, Sanders, senior vice president, Armstrong;, Dunbar I-caming Center; in the National Federation of State Boards has been named consumer of Physical Therapy. Before starting his $4.5 Million fieighborhood banking regional executive I own physical therapy practice. Ware was program to benefit thou- responsible for banking director of rehabilitation services for the centers in central and south Cook-Fort Worth Children's Medical sands ern Dallas County. Sanders Center, which collaborated v^dth Harris previously was regional --:/ \ i «.^ti*r>: ''U Methodist Fort Worth on its physical Thousands of South Dallas/Fair Park manager for the Communi n^y a therapy services. • and Fort Wortli urban residents will ben ty Investment Group for "tl K ^^1 I • Ware is co-facilitator of the collabo efit from a Neighborhood Partnership NationsBank Southwest rative Leadership Council of Fort Worth, Program (NPP) between Allstate Insur Sanders began his .« Vi a board of local policy makers who work ance Co, and local community groups. career at NationsBank in •^^ together across institutional boundaries The Allstate Neighborhood Partnership 1989 as a management asso ^„f ^ ^. \ \ to improve Tarrant County in areas such Program addresses the broad challenges ciate. He has held several \ as public housing, health care and edu that communities face such as youth positions %vithin the bank, .X^-f" *•- r-.JlJ•^-^*-' including vault services »ij»»-».,.. .*j.* *.. ^' cation. He is president of the Citizens activity, crime prevention, fire safety, and From left to right: Tom Morgan, Southwcutcrn Bell; Crime Commission of Tarrant County the conversion of abandoned houses to ,.rtnhZ!it°««^^fU?rt^^"T«Lc Bob Toledo, UCLA; Jazmyn Williams; Chonelvin and is a board member of Adolescent liveable homes. contract negotiator, lexas _ ...,.„,, ^ ^ ^. U .... Pregnancy Prevention Inc, For more coordinator ^^yt*: Alfredo Rodriguez; R.C. Slocum,ToxQs A&f^; information call Amy Keen at 817-451- ' *' for Minoritv ^'''^**^^^^^*^'^*^**°"^*^^*^^^'*'^*^^®^°*^'^*^°" ~ WARE,. Business Development and Dallas Grades 4-6:1st Place-Chonclvin Boyd, fi ^ Community Investment Colonial Learning Center; 2nd Place-^ KHVN names teen co-host ir>/. Coordinator. Qualisa Cooper, Dunbar Learning Cen for youth gospel shotv .. O'- /J- A graduate of Sam ter; 3rd Place-LaShonda Tate, Colonial ! 1 Houston State University Learning Center; in Grades 7-8:1st Place- with a B.A, degree in Angela Crittendon, an 18-year-old senior 1—J n Alfredo Rodriqucz, W.E. Greincr; 2nd from South Grand Prairie High School, finance, Sanders was recog- Place-Miguel Solelo, W.E. Grciner; 3rd was selected to fill the co-host slot on 1 ni2:ed by Minority Business Place-Juan Rodriguez, W.E. Greiner. Heaven 97 KHVN's popular youth-ori News US A in 1993 as one of More than $4,000 in prizes were awarded ented gospel music show, The Saturday the Outstanding Men in to students and their schools. Night Praise Party" Ms. Crittendon beat Minority Business and by The Southwestern Bell Cotton Bowl put a field of 35 candidates for the posi the West Dallas Ministerial Art Contest is one of several new events tion, ;• ^•-- ;' •-^:. From loft to right: At Olson, Allstato; Art Wedding- Alliance for his work with developed by Southwestern Bell and the ; The show, which is produced and ton, ICDC;Thomo3 Muhammd, ICDC; Calvin Carter, the alliance. In addition. Cotton Bowl Athletic Association to hosted by Christian young people, rather ICDC; Robert Foster, ICDC; Anthony Hopkins, Junior Achievement named extend the Cotton Bowl into the commu* than radio professionals, features up ICDC; DIano Rag&dalo, ICDC; Wanda Huckaby, him Volunteer Consultant nity. Other events include the South tempo, uplifting contemporary gospel ICDC; Kim Whitakcr, Allstato and Gory BrIggs, All- of the Year for his work uith western Bell Cotton Bowl Hall of Fame^ , music for the young and young at heart. stale middle school youth. In the Southwestern Bell Cotton Bowl Foot It airs Saturdays from 6:00 pJti.- 9;00 p.m. The $4.5 million commitment 1995, he was presented the ball Fest and the Southwestern Bell Ms. Crittendon will join Minister DeMar- includes a $L25 million grant to the Helping Hands Award for his support Women's Basketball Classic. cus Homsby, who has hosted the show South Dallas/Fair Park Innercity Devel and development of Minority Business In September 1996, Southwestern Unce itsinception in June 1996, opment Corporation to finance projects Enterprise in America. Bell became the title sponsor of the over the next five years, a Sanders and his wife Latonja attend -n Southwestern Bell Cotton Bowl Classic. 52.5 million deposit to a St. Luke "Community" United Methodist Tlic company's current sponsorsliip runs Church. They have a two-yoar old son, Dallas-area bank for low- through the NeW; Year's game in 2000, Cooper, For more information contact interest home improve For more information call Audrey Pam McQutty at 214-508-06-15. ment loans, a $500,000 Keymerat2I4-665-132B. investment in the Neigh- borfiood Housing Service Tlic Southwestern Bell Cot of America to support PC & Software Solutions! home loans : for low- ton Boxvl Athletic Associa • Computer Systems Integration income residents of Fort tion AnnoimcesArt Contest • NeUvork Solutions Worth and establishment •Novell NetWare. Win NT & Unix of an NPP and Insurance Winners • DataBase Design/Mgmt. '"^— Sales Center in Fort • Installation, Support, and Upgrades Worth at a. cost of The head football coaches in the 199S •Computer Services $25aooo.:: Soulhweslern Bell Cotton Bowl Classic recently announced the Cotton Bowl Art CoTieTecil Systems Angela Crittendon and DoMarcus Hornsby For more information Contest winners. UCLA Coach Bob Tole 972-270-4652 972-270-4667 Fax call Sharon Cooper, All do and Texas A&M Coach U.C. Slocum A member of Sims Chapel AME state at 972-6479 or Art Wcddington, 214-305-3869 Pager met with winners of the inaugural South CNENTTrainod Church in Carrollton where her father is ICDC at 2M-128-5481.- western Bell Art Contest, whose draw- the pastor, Ms. Crittendon is involved in r imrvaJKvgJ^j^3X •*'*-**.>-^-J&0' *^l^ "•"• -ByiJT^Si^-bT WlCtV>T*^,'J.j^-^TftH'^ft"S«#^J".^lrK* -^^jt***-TV''Sff^yy ^ *-- i•'^••'^*^i•-•*^^-i-'¥J-("»•^^•^**-^•rt ^•Cvi**Ti*'«#f^*»' *»C^»^Ji*i'"Hrjt*.-KV-,*J:^nM>iiil I '"'SM*^"'^''j«^^fcr^*r^-»A/i**fr '^^tof p*ei.-5sa-#tt*'>T>?«" •^•li- ..1 ,^^J^^^>.^1u^. -.=---—- • ^..m .- - • "• '-'• •"' ] was the child of a union between a which required all persons to give infor mulatto and one who was wholly white. mation concerning their, radal An Indiana statute of pre-Civil War antecedents. days concerning the competency of wit Mahaxn^ had a general statute clas nesses prohibited persons who had one-, sifying all peraops with any Black blood eighth or more Black blooH from testify- as "colored." The marriage law similarly WIto is the Negro? ='ing against white persons. provided that all unions between whites Partlof4 Race distinctions have now practi and persons descended from Blacks cally disappeared from the written codes were void. Before this act was changed in By Russell D. Shockley/B.S:Ea. a legal definition of the word "Negro.* of the states north of the Mason and 1927, it only prohibited marriages of Over the generations, there had been a Dixon line and east of the Mississippi whites with persons of Black blood to the The average person in the United good deal of racial intermixture. The River. third generation indusive. (Change was Stales today would have little difficulty laws of the southern states still made West of the Mississippi, many of the effected in order to make the criminal identifying members of certain racial race a criterion in certain legal relation states in the West had laws which pro statute conform to the state's constitu groups. The characteristics attributed to ships and, hence, it was necessary that hibited marriages between whites and tional provision.) Before the change was a particular race are based, at least to a there should be some definifion within Blacks. Some of them indicated the pro made, a marriage of a white person with certain extent, on the proportionate its meaning. In some instances, statutes portion of African blood that would one of Black blood beyond the third gen numbers of that race in a given locality were enacted defining the word "Negro" make a person legally Black within the eration was void, but the perpetrator on sodal distance, and on the amount of in some particular relationship; in oth statute. The Arizona and Montana acts could not be punished criminally. economic contact and competition. ers, the courts were permitted to adopt seemed to "interdict" the marriage of Texas presents an interesting paral Ever since the exposure of European their own definitions as the problems white persons with all persons of Black lel to the situation. A Texas school law Americans to Africans via the slave arose. blood, however remote the strain. In provided that the terms "colored race" trade, attempts to definitively qualify The general definitive statute "Who Nebraska and North Dakota, marriages and "colored children" shall include all who was "Black" created a multitude of is the Negro" (African American) is, in of whites with persons of one-eighth or persons of mixed blood who are vexing sociological problems. An exam most instances, a comparatively modem more Black blood were proscribed, while descended from Black ancestry. An old ination of the legal definitions in numer development. .: in Oregon, the legal proportion was one- Texas "separate coach" law evidently ous state statutes and court decisions In the North and West there had fourth or more. referred to this when it stated that the reveals rampant dissimilarities; the defi been many legal disabilities for Blacks The Louisiana Court determined term "Negro" included persons of nitions themselves seem to reflect the prior to the adoption of the postwar that "colored" applied to all persons who African descent as defined by the state various methods the states developed to amendments (13,14,15) to the Federal were not of the white race and, in 1910, statutes. The Texas statute that forbade meet the problems of codifying racial Constitufion. A few cases arose in which held that anyone who had an apprecia intermarriage between members of the distinctions. radal identity was an important issue. In ble amount of Black blood was a member two races stated that any union between There seems to be no uniform Michigan^ for example, it was held that of the colored race, per Jim Crow bws, a Caucasian and a descendant of an answer to the question of just how much persons in whose veins white blood pre Concenung the issue of a Black and African was null and void. However, the African blood a^persori of mixed lineage' dominated," were white within Ihe then"^ a mulatto, the term "mulatto" indicated penal statute punishing miscegenation must have to be officially considered effective state constitutional provision an individual who is too dusky to be defines the term "Negro" as including Black. Some states have defined the term (restricting the voting franchise to white white and too light-colored to be totally only those persons who are of Black by a general statute, while others have male citizens). The Ohio Court adopted Black. The court also declared that a blood to the third generation indusive. defined it only with respect to particular the "preponderance" theory in inter quadroon was of a lighter color than a Another state that had a strict defin subjects, such as marriage or education. preting laws involving the right of per mulatto. ition of the term "Negro" was Okla In a few states, the definifion of the term sons of mixed blood to vote, to have edu In Virginia, the terms "Negro" and homa. It defined "Negro," or "colored," varies according to the subject under cational privileges, and to testify in court "colored person" were s)aionymous, as meaning any person of African consideration/Thus, an individual of This continued to be the rule in Ohio and a former general statute defines the descent; and the intermarriage, separate mixed blood may be legally classified as until the year 1867, three years before the latter term as including all persons in school, and separate coach laws were to a white person as far as marriage is con Fifteenth Amendment was ratified. In whom there is ascertainable any quan the same effect. In Tennessee, two cerned, yet be considered Black with another case which arose in 1859, it was tum whatever of Black blood The statute statutes defined the term "Negro," or respect to the public school system. In said that the words "white" and "col excepts individuals ha ving one-fourth or "person of color," as induding every per states where no statutory definition had ored," as used in the Ohio separate more Indian blood and less than one-six- son who had any Black blood in his or been attempted, the courts Were faced school law of 1853, "were employed" in teentii Black blood. In 1930, the V^irgima her veins. The constitutional provision with the difficulty of answering the ques their popular and ordinary sense. Hence, Legislature enacted a race registration and statute which forbid interracial mar tion as best they could. In some instances it was held that children who were three- act reqxiiring every person in the state to riages only prohibited the union of where there was no statute covering a eighths Black and five-eighths white and supply information concerning the radal whites and persons who have Black particular subject, an act covering anoth distinctly colored in appearance were to composition of his or her ancestors inso blood to the third generation inclusive* er field of law may have been used as a be regarded as "colored children" and far as it is known. If there was any Black In Arkansas, a concubinage statute pointer to show the general meaning of therefore not eligible to be admitted to blood in the veins of the registrant, he or prohibiting cohabitation between the the term in that jurisdiction. However, the white schools. , she had to g^ve the generation, if known, white and Black races defined the term this course was not always followed. In 1852, the Maine Court held that a of the intermixture. Another Virginia "Negro" as including any person who Before the Civil War there seemed to person having only one-sixteenth provision stated that an intentionally fal had any Black blood whatever in his or have been a general rule in the slave or perhaps one-eighth African blood was sified registration constituted a felony. her veins. A separate coach law express states that a Black was presumed to be a riot a Black, within the meaning of a Until 1927, die state of Georgia clas ly applied to "persons in whom there slave. In fact the South Carolina Court statute prohibiting intermarriage sified as Black only those persons who was a visible and distinct admixture of held that the word ^Negro" had a fixed between whites and Blacks. There was had one-eighth or more Black blood in African blood." North Carolina prohibit meaning of "a slave.". also an ante-bellum statute in Massachu their veins. Also, in 1927, the law was ed the union of whites with persons of In the years following the war, it setts, which proscribed the marriage of changed to read that all persons with any Black descent to the third generation became increasingly clear that the exi white persons with Blacks or mulattos. ascertainable trace of Black blood must inclusive. gencies of the situation in the South This act was held not to prohibit the mar be classified as persons of color. Georgia Florida had two statutes that demanded that there be some attempt at riage of a white person and a person who also instituted a race registration act see LEGAL STATUS, next page '•»W"^-3"wr-' fci-j-jw-t [IZZ •aAAfciTj. :^[.ir(;(i^'T^-^-Tmirm'mm •.n.>ifi jnv*. tj.g|fjJrf-^'''^**^*''*--'^''»;w-t»^--'^j'<«v*'w^w.t^j,iii'i_^ ^w^irw^ "•••iujj«(»,inii.i,i • Hmnww LI iii.jliiiiliiimi •••HIM»M •i""WH'M>i»mii'!. M111-iji MBUIJ • MPiaNiwP **-»)"• inn'lirfft>ii.i««i'M-—'iiiM^j«j« ttm ih.rWMim *«Mi m fi.fa.... •iriir.M»n.ll j.in. Mii)ii.Hlii«l..inlp.«miW r II iir.iinii.n •• mMMm •ediim raise the level of professionalism with in their business. Legal Status Members of the TPA expressed from previous pago adopts ethics code their broad support of this new plat defined the word *Negro" in such a form and encouraged the African manner that only those who had one- Members change view^ renew commitment to quality American communities of Texas to eighth or more Black blood would be make note of this development. "We within the term. In Maryland, the act Texas Publishers Assn. Viire Service and as individual business people." firmly believe that our readers can rest prohibited unions between whites and The document stipulates the terms and assured that the TPA, persons of Black descent to the third gen HOUSTON—During its quarter both as an organiza eration inclusive, A Jvlissouri statute pnK^ ly conference held in November, the tion and as individual hibiting the intermarriage of whites and Texas Publishers Association (TPA) for members, will contin Blacks made one-eighth or more Black mally adopted its Code of Professional ue to operate by the blood the criterion, and the same.was Ethics and Standards. This acceptance highest possible stan true of Mississippi and South Carolina. (The South Carolina Supreme Court held is the culmination of over a year's work dards of ethics and that the definition contained in the mar by the Executive Committee of the TPA integrity. This also riage law would govern in this situa to establish a common base of profes reaffirms our commit tion.) Kentucky had no statutory defini sional standards that all members ment to those who could accept and embrace. "As is the tion of the word "Negro"; however, in advertise in our pub one instance, it was held that a child hav case with any growing organization, it lications that their is important that we establish, in writ- ing one-sixteenth Black blood could not support and business attend a white school. mg, those principles and ethical direc is well placed," com In all this discussion of the statutes tives that we espouse," stated Thurman E^ mented Dr. Theodore and judicial decisions governing the R. Jones, President of the TPA. (l-r) Pluria Marshall, J. Frank Hernandez, Ms.Soncorla Mesalah-Jllas Lee, publisher of T/ie and Dr. Richard Nwachukwu question of racial identity, one fact stands Ms. Sonceria Messiah-Jiles, Pub- 'DaUasVoslTvbwu. out: There was an increasing desire on Usher of the Houston Defender and chairconditions of membership in the TPA, The TPA is an association of news the part of the lawmakers of the South person of the committee that authored organizational processes, advertising paper publishers from across the state and West to discourage and stamp out the document stated, "The success of approach and conditions, evaluation whose principal readership is the miscegenation (race-mixing). this organization will depend a great and accountability standards for each African American communities in "MON Texas." •, , ,. '\[-', deal on our ability to be professionals publication. It also provides a frame- Russell D.Shockla/is the tHrector of Ethnic Notes, For and set high standards for ourselves to work for new publications desiring to lecture or presentation information, call or write Ethnic. ensure our progress as an organization ,, -.^ . . ., ^ ..'.,:. Notes,c/oMON. DAVIS, from pago B those considering cnlreprcneurship? got trampled on in marches. The only Sometimes it's difficult, but you've difference between me and others who got to believe in yourself. You've got to may not believe they have the opportu believe what the old minister says: Tf nity is that somebody provided me the God is on your side, who can be against opportunity. And somebody may be able •9S RAM 1 £00 you?* There is nothing that you cannot to provide them that opportunity. I am accomplish if you t)elie ve in yourself and $14,988 blessed that I wake up every day. I'm SEVERAL TO CHOOSE FflOU SEVERALTOCHOO&EFnOU believe in your God. In other words, MTU CASSETTE. Alfl CXJNDfTlOKlNO. ALL NEW DASHBOARD, DUAL Ain • blessed when I go to sleep every night. If DUAL AIH BAGS, REAR WINDOW BAGS W CtfTOFF SWITCH ON adversity may come, but you can perse DEFROSTER. TiiT. OAV/WtGHT PASSENGER' SIDE Ain I look at these situations as blessings, MiflROafiEMOTE TRUNK CONDITIONINQ, AWFM CASSETTE. vere through it. That's what I believe. •-. .. RELEASE, TINTED ACWOriO EPLtT BENCH SEAT. then I'll look at them more favorably. CJUSSIMDRE CENTER CONSOLE STORAGE ^^Si^§^t4 MAGNUM ENGINE. TINTED CLASS, Like they say— is the glass half empty or HEAR STORAGE TflAVS. fRlNK HOLDERS. 1 MORE half full? In my case it's half full. What words of wisdom do you live by? MSPflSlS.BTO BLEDSOE [}IW.$S;; REQATEllOOO ,PURCHASE '98 STRATUS ) MOT A LEASE '97 CUSTOM VAN There are two old cliches that I read $' $ $14,888 What motivates you to excel in your $19,908 u imo' SEVERAL TO CHOOSE FROM SEVERALTOCHDOSEFnOU through all the time. One is 'walk a mile POWER LOCKS I WIDOWS AIH COHDITIOfiWQ. position? 1 BAY WIWDOWS. * CAPTAIN'S AWT^M CASSETTE. in that man's shoes.' When I deal with CHAtflS. SO?A BED. RUNNING POWEfl WITOOttS BOARDS, ALLOY WHEEIS.- I LOCKS, TUT CASSETTE i WORE people, I have to look from their per tMUCHktORE I'm sort of a people person. I'm geared MSBPJM.W COHV PKl spective. My chief told me once when tMlO, REBATE - tJOOO. toward helping people and helping situ ei£DSO£ DISC. HMS, things are really down and out and BALE PACE t»,4M. ations. I love solving problems and I love mUSrPAtlON MAY WRT MSPRSIA,0ft9 BLEDSOE DISC. SIT2 REBATE tlOOO challenges. The things that people say things arc really bad that old cliche 'and •98 NEON '90 CARAVAN you can't do, I love to tackle those sort of tliis too shall pass' is applicable. I remem mo'' $10,999 $16,398 $233i ber once a man told me that if I had a PURCHASE hOT A LEASE SfVWAL IB CHOOSE FMB mo" problems. I've been doing that for years. 13? MOaSE POWER ENOINE.AlflC0NDITIONiN0, !.•% APR FINANCINO SEVERALTOCMOOSEFRO- , ''-«^" "Ot A.t^E hehrt attack and died, he might be able to AVAILAHLE.OUALAIRBAGS.AW/FMCASSETTE - AUNEWT PASSENGER SEATlNOAlflCONDmONlNa, AUTOMATIC,DUAL I guess the most recent challenge was the uaPRm.ni.MoaotPiStH'^.WMTEOnicrwAomutuorWwiI Alf4 GACIS. FAMILY VALUE PACKAGE. AM.'FU STEf^O A MORE ' make my funeral. It depended on what UiHi*ir.iMWiCtOCCi«;.lHT FiEBAttfna [implementation of the] 311 system. But •98 DAKOTA that^s just my nature. I also believe that on the [city] coundl's agenda was that day. You've got to keep perspective of 'mo* $13,988 there are many things to do and many PURCHASE NOT ALIASE SEVERAL TO CHOOSE FROM people to assist. There is always a new what you're doing. Whatever the adver ifom rACus AIR ccMDinciMa PWER BRUES t wimun. vn. CONSOLE i UORE m nyoEDCB^ sity, this too shall pass. Everything does challenge. DUUCANVILLE' .. WUNCTON DALUS not revolve around what you think is CTG0NETflLn(11«.EKDFMV.t3^ important. 972/296-9800 ; • 817/462-8100 - As the former owner of a succssful 214/328-8501 HOURS: MONDAY - SATURDAY IAU • S PM investment banking firm, what advice www.bltdsoedcKtgtxom ., '• .;MON P*Y«fNTS MSTO (WIVS SOWN • TTL n l*OS. 10 W APfl WJiWWVf.OCHF-Olt «t PRICES . m would you give to entrepreneurs and '^AVU.'aLCWimHMONrMirfcWCWaiWaUGMCfWYStEHCfiLaiWIlWAWBrtOCMIJII i •»'j3»«gwsB*»V^.gf»wriPCT.-.i!^*«t^'*^Ow>j>-L»«-^yji- n '^'^ifii^i^i^J>v;> \ 1 ; 1 1 ? ;• i -— -unmistakably Black — and unmistakably I John Wiley Price — the distinctive and bold Visazsi/ bass voice fills the corridors at the Dallas ' I •'I County Commissioners Court. He's deep in conver sation, chewing on the mouthpiece of a cellular phone to advise "the city doesn't run on its own/' to whomever is on the other end of the line. He deftly scoops up a three-inch wad of phone message slips from his receptionist to be added to the stacks already crowding his desk — and with the wave of his free By Allen Gray and hand signals the start of the interview, the end of his J.L. Larson cell phone call and another apology for being late. The office phone rings—someone wants a favorlrom Price, the Commissioner of Trocinct Number 3. It's granted, and tlie topic flashes forward to the school board debcicle. "She came in too arrogant — had her head loo high," lie I-told-you-so'ed his Uslener. / _ ,'•.." . - ,- ' -"•-—-tu-i I • -ir I • • ^y?^!i»gy?^f*g?^'*'BayjS'^^ - W'^t « *»T,^.*»^.«>**«*-<-W™>^-^**«--^».'™^ i^iniiilMm.t'ir' Just arrived from a radio taping of a place a hand on his shoulder, opening debate discussing Black/Latino relations the door to opportimity for John Wiley arnd the DISD school board. Price is still Price,' •• •;•- ' ••••..••!;,• hyped; briefed that the interview will be "Another guy touches his shoulder, about protest and picket, he is ready to and Price is one' of the first Black talk. reporters for Channel 8, where he learns "There are very few protests that we the capacity for visibility —- and to talk have ever begun that I have no t been sat in terms of "visuals." • ' •. isfied with the outcome/' he begins/ ."Channel 8's relationship with quick to outline his strategies — how he -u Commissioner Price goes back many researches an entity's ethnic employment " years,"", recalls John.Iryin, the station's percentages before sitting down at the executive director of administration! ''In table to negotiate anissue. fact, in the late 70s, Mr. Price was ah "When they become unreasonable in intern here. His picketing of WFAA in the their position^ we resort to publicly early 90s resulted from a viewer's phone \-V" protesting —bring light to the issue." John Wiley Price, doing what he complaint to the station [that] was not Never one to tnince words. Price cuts does best — driving home a point. John Wiley Price on the picket line, l\andled well. As a result of that incident straight to the chase — the rift that led to ' pressing the issue. . Channel 8 undertook, and continues to the protest at Mayor Ron Kirk's house. '-.''-, v • utilize, sensitivity and diversity training "There are plenty of problems facing the City of Dallas... so for the mayor to step for its management and staff. . ' • '••••-• - • , over and intervene into the school district we thought was inappropriate/' , "We have a positive and constructive relationship with Commissioner Price,". Price readily admits that, in fact, at one point he did ask the mayor to become continues Irvin, "and Channel 8 remains committed to presenting its newscasts in a involved in the school board issue, but adds that the mayor declined—that is, until fair,balancedmarmer[that]issensitive to the diverse community we serve/' ^ ^ "someone else" asked the mayor to do so. ' • \ ' Touched again, he's got his own radio show; appropriately entitled Speak Out. • Price said Kirk has gone essentially "unchecked." • ' "Along the way, he attends El Centro College and the Uruversity of Texas at Arlington. "When [Kirk] said we [protesters at the Dallas school board meetings] should be , Now, he's president of the Progressive Voters League — and a metamorphosis arrested, we felt he had gone beyond the scope of his office. The police chief does not has taken place. Price is enunciating more clearly, dressing better and living larger need him nor any other Black man to say they need to arrest Black folk." than his Forney days could have foretold — and demonstrating a knack for politics. Members of the New Black Panther group wore subsequently arrested — and He has gained such honors as the Juanita Craft NAACP Award in Politics, the Life later acquitted. '' time Achievement Award from the Dallas/Fort Worth Association of Black Commu Although he describes the DISD incident as "nothing/' Price chose the mayor's nicators and the NAACP MedgarEvers Award. •: ' '; home as the spot for a demonstration, showing up in picketing form at Mrs. Kirk's "It was just an evolution; I like people. Apparently, tlie only way any of us grow birthday celebration —- strong behavior from one of His Honor's more vehement is that we share what we have — and I understood that So I prided myself on read- supporters during the mayoral election. Kirk and Price even attend the same church ing,beingintheknowintermsofwhatwasgoingon,"he5ays. : ;. ?-; — St. Luke "Community" Uruted Methodist. BroUiers, maybe—but not bosom buddies. \: _ A Series, of clashes.' /".- -\/';..';->:"y_.--.'X'-,:-.r;:." r,„v:'^,v--;..-:^;:.; ••_•--- ^::--y^. "Well, at least associates arid one-time friends," Price says: "I don't know if he still " "What's going on" meant searing imagM of the turmoil of the mid-70s t— like the counts me as one of his friends." / . time young Santos Rodriguez was shot and killed while hand-cuffed in the back of a He espouses lifelong loyalty to commitments for which he is willing to stand in DPD squad car. Blacks and Hispanics took to the streets in protest • ' ' ' a picket line in 12-degree wind chill but, at 47 years of age. Price voices reluctance on Or the mock funeral Price and others held to protest the gunning down of a cou the topics of alliances and loyalties. ple of young Black men. With a mock casket the group headed toward downtown "My position is there are no permanent friends and no permanent enemies—just from South Dallas. At the intersection of Gano and Hanvood in downtown Dallas, issues. And the issue is we are not going to be disrespectful as brothers and sisters who orange trash trucks backed out of the alley and blocked their path; Dallas police ^^\ put tlicir life and liberty on the line for an issue—and for Kirk to lake his posture, we poured out of the alley— this was the "real deal." ^ • felt, was a personal affront to us/' He had the Fear of City Hallin him that day. . • Kirk isn't the only Black politico from Dallas County to draw Price's ire; hetiis- "I'll never forget it—God knows I was scared to death. I had never seen anything " missively calls Dallas Independent School District Trustee Ron Price "Half-price likeit", . „ .. . .- -• '• \ Books." : It was a fear he would overcome; Price is known more for his anger than for his fear — and has stepped over the line, notably in a series of legal clashes. His arrests The burr under the saddle were for wWtewashing billboai'ds in protest of alcohol and tobacco ads in minority, To trace the incessant burr under Price's saddle — to see what agitated the agi neighborhoods and damaging the windshield wipers of a van driven by a Piano tator — takes looking at the circumstances tl^at effectively groomed him, . homemaker; he did "time" for his shenanigans. Price the Pickoteer wasn't a planned thing; John Wiley Price didn't start out Price was also indicted for rape — an alleged attack on a female county employ ^v-Vv, cranky. • ee in April 1990; the case was dismissed because "it fell apart" — there was no case, Born in San Augustine and reared in the rural cotton town of Forney, as the son Pricesays, ; •• :"''••-. of a truck driver and a maid, young John Wiley Price could look forward to a future of slaving away in the dusty furrows of someone else's cotton crop with the sun cre Validation in numbers mating the back of his neck. He could make his body withstand nature's elements, but , It was anger that gave his evolving awareness a single focus, fueling the fire for his mind wasn't akin to it. • .. ' JoI\n Wiley Price. However, tlie political in him continued to emerge, well-taught and Price envied fellow Fomeyan Lawrence Crutcher, who found a "good job" at mostly self-taught in the mathematics of wirming. His own aptitude for a soldier's dis Sanger Harris in Big Town, and urged Price to interview there as well; Sanger was cipline began to control and hone the anger in tlie 90s. looking to hire one more jarutor and John Wiley Price wanted to work in an air con "It's the person in the kitchen or the person with tlie mop — as far as I'm con ditioned environment. His aspirations were mostly about temperature as he thought cerned, Ross Perot's got one vote and they've got one vote," Price says, proudly pro about Crutcher "working inside — inthecool," ducing his voter's registration card. "Since I turned 18,1 have never missed an elec Price leaned back in his swivel chair at the county, grinning at the remembrance tion. This is tlie proudest thing I own." /.•'••-. •,.,-;• of the hick from Forney, a blank slate without even a suit of clothes to his name, ready His supporters embrace the same ideal. Price opponents who have staged entire to interview for a plum janitorial spot and dam glad for it. platforms on their opposition to his frequently abrasive tactics for change have expe- : Tlirough a twist of fate, instead of interviewing with the regular personnel direc . rienced sound defeats from the ballots of Price enthusiasts. His power at the polls lias tor, Price met with s tore manager Jack Rose, and by the end of the day Price was on left some savvy metroplex politicos wary of offending his machined ; his way to a one-week crash course in salesmanship and persuasion, skills he would Critics who balk at Price's confrontational style are balking up the wrong tree; the later chisel to a fine point He was tlie first Black man in Big Ticket Items, ready to sell stitistics he's seen have sold him on his method. Whether or not the improvements in a blue H.I.S. brand, three-piece polyester suit with checkered pants and a reversible See PRICE next page vest From then on, there would always be a Jack Rose to recognize the Price talent and *f«TJ!PW*^''e;wse«jf?*!«»?!pieftt^* PRICE from page 15 percent. The number of rank and file offi push for the changes. your officers at that area. That means seen over ten years validate his work or cers increased from 14.6 percent to 21 per . "Pm not sure if that would have now (officers) from southeast substation arc just a sign of more enlightened times, cent. happened if that pressure would not have got to try and cover. If you go out is not a debate John Wiley Price buys into, Prior to the Warrior picket line on the have been there and had it not been tliat there and stay two or three hours, you'll because he knows that in the ratio DPD, there was one minority chief at Dal continuous," Click adds. "Literally, a kill a police department," Price explair\s. between demonstrations and change in las' six police stations. Eighteen months whole community's awareness level VVith the same smooth stroke, Price Dallas — as in his steady rise — he has later, there were two African Americans, has been raised in terms of how impor and the Warriors . evoke the ire of been in the right place at the right lime, two MexicanAmericans and two Anglos. tant this issue is...Everyone sees why motorists on their way about the business In 1984, county business awarded to Over 10 years, the department has this is so important...and it's because of the Metroplex by creeping across the minority entrepreneurs was stymied at grown by 14 percent, while minority rep John has not allowed it to die. It's street — and earn their unwitting buy-in only $50,000. On January 1, 1985, he resentation on the force has almost dou because of his tenacity — that sense of to the Cause of the Day. became the first African American Coun bled — from 310 African Americans in integrity to the issue — that he believes "That's what you've got to work ort ty Comnnissioner for District 3 in south 1987 to 597 in 1997. Mexican American in, and he's not going to compromise. Hey, why don't you guys protest on the east Dallas County, including the cities of officers saw their figures more than dou sidewalk,'" Price mimics an infuriated Seagoville, Balch Springs, Hutchins, and ble, from 146 to 350, while the numbers of Spread them "blues" around motorist. a portion of Dallas and Mesquitc. female officers rose from 308 to 457. Price claims the numbers support "Who gives a damn? We could die The Price bio cites four issues dri These are validating numbers, Price the havoc the Warriors' efforts play. One on the sidewalk. You think they care if we ving Warrior demonstrations of organi maintairis. "There was one reality before survey showed that Price's 1991 protest walk up and down the sidewalk? In that zations, businesses and media outlets": we began picketing, and another after," cost the city $60,000 in overtime pay for heat? In that cold? They don't give a poor hiring practices; a lack of African he said. police over a ten-week period. Price damn... It's only when you spread them Americans in decision-making positions; In 1993, Dallas adopted its current claims an over $400,000 cost for the "blues" (police officers) around — only physical and mental abuse; and poor, affirmative action plan — a direction Dal Northwest substation protest, where when you inconvenience somebody else. unbalanced, inaccurate coverage of the las Police Chief Ben Click hails as a com the Warriors picketed seven days a Because then they become enlisted in our Anglo communities." mon link with the goals of John Wiley week. Times that over 18 months at Dal group, because they're going to pick up By 1996, twelve protest years later, Price. las police substatioris, 24 months of TV the phone and call somebody." total business awarded to minority entre "It was to overcome the long-stand-, station campaigns, 14 months at Park The Townview Center magnet preneurs had skyrocketed to $32 million. ing problem of a white male police depart land hospital, 24 months at Tovvnview schools have been the recent subject of While revenue growUi for African-Amer ment — we were never going to develop High school. Money — and the loss Price's attention. He claims victory in a ican firms was at 11 percent nationwide the relationship wc needed with the thereof — is what makes Price's picket sharp new band hall built over a summer and 54 percent in Texas, In Dallas revenue minority community. That [relationship] ing world go round. — something his group had lobbied for growth for African American firms cata has improved dramatically," he says. "There are three shifts a day. There — and he continues to demand improve pulted by 180 percent. "We did make major changes In are only 3,000 police officers. Of the ments in the areas of technology and The number of Blacks at the execu terms of hiring practices — that is, tlie 3,000 police officers, they do about 55 teacher certification. tive level in the Dallas Police Department [city] council made those decisions. officers per shift, per station. So if you're The demonstrations usually lake went from 4.1 percent in 1988 to 20 per There's no question John has had a major out there with a couple hundred people place first thing in the morning when the cent in 1993, and the number of Black impact in terms of our hiring minorities," on Northwest Highway (in front of the staff are coming to school and are pretty supervisors rose from 5,1 percent to 12 Click said, crediting Price's consistent Northeast Substation) you tie up all of much wrapped up by the time the stu- .^' ':' i h'-'^^'J L " ? .. - •' -.'IB^-*'— -* -7i» *i*T^*^ The Arena. On January 17th, Vote Yes For Dallas. Let's Build It! "The arena is a criticai victory j^^^'S '^be Chambers of Commerce, arts f it T/ie new arena will be a win for f for Dallas. It will bring two million |f A organizations, neighborhood America's can-do city... o shining „j visiforsa year downtown, create |i ..:• ij groups and every living Mayor of ^:. ''?) i new symbol of success that will 'tfih. thousands of jobs and generate cB'i^^flvi our city is saying 'Let's Build it' to ^ S\J light the spark to revitalize down hundreds of millions of dollars every year in the new arena because it's good for Dallas town Dallas. Please vote yes economic growth to help pay for better roads, ... for public safety, parks and libraries... all on January 17th, Let's build it!" ^ schools and police, hay, heck yes! . the good things funded by economic growth 0 let's build it" downtown." wfm>^^ l Mayor Ron Kirk — Annette Strauss ^oger Staubach rrhTnTRTi fod(o<' by*f.# Y»il For [vi^kii Conrrrrtw iihn Corcj.^ Trenur^r, 3333 MfK;«.'*». A.«>iris SuiW 853. DcAii V-oi ^5?0^ I31J) 87^ 302V *M i2U) 37t X^\ n --T^^ —f ^i-i^ 1^1* J •-^^•W^i*-'*ili»- |^V»:?^i>*^^*^p^'^jT^^i:^-'5:^.*»t*iri^'5:j^^ - >jijJ.*-.f«l:-H-^4K- ^mmmmmmmsm^.,mmm':sw^r ^^mffM^iE5J^ ^n?'??'^T'*?i''i>!=En fTi^ t^™'3VrHj,i?-r^O'«:'»;?*p=f*f^-'Vii y.:^,^'^_^^r^^.^..,,,.^^,^,^ dents arrive, around S;30, according to picketing is both a life and a job," said and politics — his war the Townview executive principal. Price with a chuckle, quick to add that he riors stomping to keep r.;.'** T, Dr. H.B. Bell has met with Price but and the Warriors picket on Iheir own warm, chanting and agi- p,i; v'^^ said he has resigned himself to remain time. He has a reputation for putting in a tating to keep up spirits ^V^ "" *" ing focused on the business of meeting full day's work for a full daj^s wage at "We're there to kick i' ' ••^ instructional needs of the schools and his full-time gig a t his $90,000 a year post your butt," he reverber- - - " ' ' their students. as county commissioner. - - ..... ates in a demonstrator's I "The best I can do is to try to make His official bio cites achievements rap. "The longer we slay, ^' the school the best it can be," BcU said. including the purchase and reclamation the more'yuti-pay.,.You r. - V 1 Of the group's right to demonstrate, of Joppa Preserve and the establishment think it's furmy, it's cost i BcH said he is tolerant. of clinics in south Dallas. At the County, ing you money. If we 1 despite the controversy tliat he wears like make you mad, well, "I don't ever want to lake away any "^ •>«t*-JJ t .tt body's freedom to express theinselves. a prominent tattoo. Price has earned the that's too bad — 'cause We come in and take care of the kids and sometimes grudging, sometimes whole we're kicking your butt leave [the demonstrating] to John and his hearted respect of a more moderate peer. till time is up," Price says, Warriors," Bell said. "I'd say that he does his homework reciting one of the mmy Parkland Hospital was the object of a protracted — he's well informed on the issues, and "rhymes" of the Warriors, protest assault by the commissioner and his plcke- "Tell them I am at war'' he's articulate in expressing his view teers. point," said Precinct 2 Commissioner "It's never been The Price model for change exploits ty room, announcing a lengthy welcome Mike Cantrell, who hastens to add that about me" a heroic military motif throughout. On over his headset mike and ad-libbing the "there are definitely issues we don't sec sale for $5 at the KwanzaaFest informa Price is careful to expend energy on recognition of a long list of sponsors cye-to-eye on." tion booth, the full-color poster of an more peaceful and proactive awareness while keeping an eye on his busy two- almost reverent, larger-than-life close-up "At times he gets pretty aggressive raisers as well. The December 13 Kwan- year-old son, Nicholas. (A second son is of John Wiley Price's pensive face bears in his beliefs — I normally don't go to zaafest 1997 showed signs of his involve in his 20s). the slogan Price originated to answer the that extreme," Cantrell added. ment at every turn, Price could be seen Like the time spent on tlie picket line, critics who say he is crazy: "Tell them I A bulldog-like stick-to-itiveness, pushing a vacuum cleaner as far as its he deems the festival worth his full atten am at war." day-in-day-out, vvear-you-down hold on cord would take it along the 100-foot- tion — and he hasleris to give credit to an issue is everything to Price and his long-plus red carpel he insisted was for If the art of winning battles is the Warriors who give it theirs. followers. all the people, not just festival VIPS. achieving a posture of confrontation. "It's never been about me — it's all "We are consistent. If we come after Media savvy from his TV days and Price is a five-star general — and this is about community, and what kind of com you, you had better pack your lunch his KKDA radio broadcasts, he is quick no fair-weather fight. mitment we have in the community. We because we're coming strong. That's the to see the opportunity for a soundbite. "Wo don't just picket because we think all our people deserve the 'red car onli/ thing they understand. Because then Price notes dryly that the city fathers, don't have anytliing else to do. We pick pet' treatment," Price says during a five- they know you're serious," Price says. anxious for a new stadium, haven't et because we've seen the results of our minule respite between handshakes, offered to sink $175 million into the labors," Price said. Like the mail that must go through, phone calls and the cause of the day. "Some people come by and tell us to come snow, sleet or hail. Price's efforts J^wa>?^iVlfetiyii4iOf;«^«u.enuspitaii. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Dallas Inter-Tribal Center (DIG) is soliciting proposals for an Independent audit tor the fiscal years 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996. DIG is a nonprofit American Indian i^' Organization dedicated to improving the health and socio-economic status of Ameri can Indians living in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. DIG was established in 1971 by a group of American Indians and non-Indians. The purpose of DIG is to provide sup port to American Indians relocating to the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex area. Empha sis is placed on helping them with their transition from rural/reservation life to urban r living. Governed by an urban-Indian controlled Board of Directors, the center is funded through grants and contracts with the federal government, the State of Texas and private donations. asK© DIG received the following contracts, grants and awards for fiscal years 1993,1994, (972) 790-0700 1995 and 1996: Urban Medical and Dental {Indian Health Service - Contract) 3700 W. Airport Frwy. Alcohol/Substance Abuse (Indian Health Service - Grant) Urban Mental Health (Indian Health Sen/ice - Grant) Irving Immunization (Indian Health Service • Grant) r: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (Indian Health Service - Grant) .1' 1 i. Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (Slate of Texas CSGB Grant) te'"n?[i:s[ri James Brown Job Training Partnership Act (Department of Labor Grant) Women, Infants and Children (State of Texas Grant) Indian Child Welfare Act (Bureau of Indian Affairs Grant) ?roi^m!-i Car $3,000 Rebate Federal Emergency and Management Act {United Way Award) 1997 Suzukis Time Working/Reporting Requirements: The audits for fiscal years 1993,1994,1995 need to be completed at a rapid pace due to a lack ol time. The audits for 1993 and 1994 need to be completed simulta neously. The audits for 1995 and 1996 need to be completed simultaneously as f-...-r.... -_-—:• ,—-•--•• J..:^^:..--.:^ J.-...-..•-• -•.'•.-. •'?:^-.-. . J..^r--.^^_-.^—, ...L.i-, —. , i,r „i -lU ....1 well. The fiscal year end Is June 30. The audit must comply with the Government Name: Accounting Standards, Government Auditing Standards, Circular A-133 ("Audits of SS#: Date of Birth:_ Institutions of Higher Education and other Nonprofit Entities"), Circular A-122 ("Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations"), Single Audit Act and Generally Accepted Address: _City: _Zip: Accounting Principles. Phone (Hm): Employer For more information contact: Dallas Inter-Tribal Center Time on the Job: Accounting Director - Michael J. Tydlaska, CPA Signature: 209 East Jefferson Fax To: (972) 313-6202 Dallas, Texas 75203 mmim^mm^ff^^MZT'mmiw^-mri F*^fflJifc,wltjyw..h-T^-.»t>'>*/j.-.>i'..^?yTrj^;a •^S*^S*?-?^?!V"?W?'S^.^^?r-3t«^?!r^--^^ ?^!t^^»??W^»^^I5.-ITO=l=T'l(P»fM^^I?5™.ri3^-.p?S?^-^i^^ rtmaJtjNnn January 1 Januarys January 13 January 16 The Dallas Fort Worth Association of Faith & Power Ministry Church, 2120 N. The Southern Dallas Development Cor- Community and business leaders will Black Communicators is accepting appli St Augustine Road, #126 at Brulon Road, oration, 1402 Corinth Street, Suite 1150, join to honor Dallas Black Dance Theatre cations for scholarships. Students are eli Dallas presents "Leadership Conference S'alias presents a Loan Application founder Ann Williams at the 2nd Annu gible to apply if they are high school '98/ lanuaiy 5-9. Services will be held at Workshop from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. For al Founder's Luncheon, "Living the seniors or college students majoring in 12:00 noon and"7;00 p.m. each day. Dr. more information call 214-428-7332. Dream," today at 11:30 a.m. at the joumaUsm, photojonmaliam, ddvertis- Carolyn Collins of Pniladelphia, PA is Adam's Mark Hotel, 400 N. Olive Street, W p"*'^'^ lelations or graphic arts. The the guest speaker. For more information Dallas. The public is invited. For ticket deadline for submitting the application call Pastor James Turknett at 972-329- information call the Dallas Black Dance is February 1,1998. For more mforma- 1358 or 972-289-7729. tion or an application call 817-654-6315. January 14 Theatre at 214-871-2390. * * * * * * • » • » ' Would you Uke to purchase a home of The African American Museum, 3536 The African American Museum, Fair Januarys your own? Learn how at the Texas Fed Grand Avenue in Dallas' Fair Park is Park, Dallas, presents "A Folk Fantasy" eration of Home Counselors first-time sponsoring a 20-Something Mixer from (carvings, blues and paintings) on dis home buyer seminar today. Registration 7:00 p.m.-lO:00 p.m. For more informa play through February 28,1998, featur- The NationM Association of Black Sodal includes a confidential review, with a tion call the museum at 214-565-9026. mg the "Bottle Tree Sculpture" created by Workers (NABSW)/ Dallas Chapter will certified counselor, of the potential home the students of the Booker T. Washing hold its next meeting in the Trinity Room buyer's credit file.T o register or for more * * * * * ton High School for the Performing Arts. of the Center for Community Coopera information call Ed Harris at 214-421- The LOVE CLINIC, the inspiring, ener Also on display through January 18,1998 tion, 2900 Live Oak Street, Dallas. There 8342. getic and infomative Christian relation is -First I Look at Wood!": Animal Carv will be an opportunity to elect 1998 offi ship seminar based out of Jubilee United ings by Isaac Smith. For more informa cers. For more information call Dawn Methodist Church, is going on tour in tion call Liz Lawless at 214-565-9026, ext. Taylor at 214-388-8139 or Tangla Autry Young Audiences, Dallas premier arts-in- 1998, and its first stop is Friendship West 304. at 214-823-5700, ext. 239. education agency, will hold its annual pre- Baptist Church, 616 VV. Keist Blvd., Dal - liminary auditions January 14-15 at the Sam- las. This month's topic, "Temptations of mons Center for the Arts, 3630 Hany Hines the Christian Man,' will be examined Blvd., Dallas. This is an open call for actors, during the Bible-based forum, which January 2 Januarys dancers, musicians, painters and sculptors runs from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Friend- who will be trained to present programs in hip West's powerful men's ministry schools, libraries, juvenile facilities and com "Operation BL ACC will co-sponsor this The Irving Black Arts Council and the Irving The general body meeting of the Nation munity centers. CaU 214-520-9988 tO Arts Center presents an exhibition celebrat al Association of Health Service Execu special session. For more information request an information packet and audi contact Dr. Sheron Patterson, Senior Fas- ing African American History Month featur tives (NAHSE) will be held at Children's tion information. ing works by Burl Washington, Eddie Dixon, Medical Center, 1935 Motor Street, Dal tor of Jubilee United Methodist Church, Annette Lawrence, Lionel Lofton, Reggie las. The speaker will be Lajuana Barton 301 Frank Keasler Blvd, Duncanville, at .u Uusimisa alifSVam i^nwbYiftrcMiui?p2fro from.Jhe office of Texas State Senator 972-283-2264. January 2-February 17al the Irving Arts Cen 214-640-7629. " >.-iC. ter, 3333 N, MacArthur Blvd, Irving. Call 972- lilt V,ClllCi lUl livii^*w.» .. —-Q '..-.., - 252-7558 for more information. The Piano Martin Luther King Jr. Cele 2900 Live Oak St., Dallas, presents "Fun- bration Task Force hosts its annual week der's Forum" from 9:00 a.m.-noon. Learn If «• Kr » It- Januarys end of events this month. A Piano Inde how a group of funders dedde who will Nominations are now being accepted for the pendent School District Program, which be selected for their support. The cost is Volunleer Center's 1998 Outstanding Volun begins at 7:00 p,m. at the Piano Centre, S35 for members and $55 for non-mem teer of the Year Awards, presented for work The Malcolm X Community Council and kicKs off the celebration. For more infor bers. For more information call 214-826- done in Dallas County during 1997. Cate the Malcolm X Advisory Committee cor mation call Fred Moses at 972-422-0012 3470, ext. 200. dially invite you to attend the street gories are adult individual, adult group, or Don McKnight at 972-422-5615. * * * * * youth individual, youth group, large and unveiling of Malcolm X Boulevard, 12:00 small business, disabled, education, lifetime .m. -1:00 p.m. at the comer of Martin « » 4 » « The South Dallas Cultural Center 3400 service and volunteer coordinator. Nomina Euther King Jr. Blvd. and Malcolm X The Nathan Kenion Exhibit entitled "Art South Fitzhugh, Dallas, presents a tions are^due by January 30. Call Judy Gapp Blvd. (formerly Oakland Avenue). Light Meets Technology" runs January 15-Feb- monthly jam session, from midnight to or Jennifer Myers at 214-826-6767, ext. 242 for refreshments will be served at the Martin ruary 21 at the South Dallas Cultural 3:00 a.m., which gives professional musi more information. Luther King Senior Citizen Bldg. follow Center 3400 South Fitzhugh, Dallas. The cians an opportunity to get together and ing the unveiling. For more information exhibit features beautifully executed "jam" in a non-club environment. The call Carolyn Davis at 214-428-1917 or computer generated images. For more music is as diverse as the musicians Marvin Crenshaw at 214-421-0529. information call 214-939-AJlTS. attending. This event is free and open to all "night-owls." A drum set and piano a YOMF [F[?D(i[nl(o]|^ [i\[]©OS][rD[o)®[rGl](o)@(fi mrfmm mm^mi^mmM are provided. For more information call The Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta al excellence and technology with Bibli 817-459-6907 for free tickets and more 214-939-ARTS. Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is celebrating cal truth, invites you and your student information. its Founders Day observance, 12:00 noon to attend Open House, at 7:00 p.m. on the today at the Adam's Mark Hotel, 400 N. school's campus, 10310 North Central Olive St., Dallas. For more information Expressway (southeast comer of Mead- j -« January 17 - caU the Delta HotUne at 214-428-7400. ow and Central in the Fellowship Bap- JatlUary Zo tist Church fadhty). Liberty is enrolling The Piano Martin Luther King Jr. Cele rades seven through eleven for Fall The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, bration Task Force is sponsoring a January 18 f998. Call 214-361-5599 for more infor 650 South Griffin Street, Dallas, presents parade which begins 10:15 a.m. at the mation. the film. The Black West by fit. Clair Williams High School and ends at Piano The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Bourne. Bourne presents the historical City Hall. An 11:00 a.m. program with 650 South Griffin Street, Dallas, presents and contemporary role African Ameri guest speakers will be held at City Hall Black Music and the Civil Rights Move can cowboys played in the development followed by a free lunch at 12:00 noon ment Concert, 7:00 p.m. at the Morton H. January 22 of North America. Admission to the 8:00 served at the Douglass Center on 111 Meyerson Center, Dallas. This event is p.m. performance is S2.00. For more Ave. On January 18, a program featuring the 15th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin The Center for Nonprofit Management, information caU 214-743-2440 or 214426- a community choir will be held at Luther King, Jr. and will feature 400 2900 Live Oak St., Dallas, presents "A 1683. Williams High School. To participate in youth from the Metroplex performing Dialogue with African Amencan Media" the parade call Rusty Wallace at 972-403- the music of the Civil Rights Era. For from 6:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Meet some of 1898. For more information call Fred more information call 214-743-2440 or the most well-known African American j ^- Moses at 972-422-0012 or Don McKnight 214-426-1683. representatives of the Dallas media and January oU at 972-422-5615. hear how you can market with them. The cost is $10 for members and $20 for non- If ](• » )!• K- The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, members. For more information call 214- The DaUas Black Dance Tlieatre presents The South Dallas Cultural Center 3400 650 South Griffin Street, Dallas, will hold 826-3470, ext. 200. the Black Cultural Awareness Series, Jan South Fitzhugh, Dallas, is sponsoring an opening reception at 9:00 p.m. for the uary 30-February 1 at the Majestic The Composers Showcase, a venue support exhibition "Painting with a Pencil: The atre, 1925 Ehn Street, Dallas. This year's ing the efforts of African American com Art of Nathan Jones . This exhibit, which program will feature two new works as posers in a myraiad of musical genres. runs through May 2,1998, reflects the tri- JanUanf24 well as Chuck Davis' Homage to the This month's featured composer is Bhak- umphs and tragedies of African Ameri- ^ Source:'AFRICA' with African rh3^hms ti (Reginald Shaw), a vocalist who fuses can people and mcludes paintings, man and live drummers. Tickets are available Hip-Hop/Rap with spirituality and uscripts, and military memorabilia The Pegasus Charter School, a secondary at TicketMaster at 214-373-8000 or call transcendental meditation. For more recording the history of the Buffalo Sol public school for the serious learner, will 214-871-2390 for more information. information call 214-939-ARTS. Com diers. For more information call 214-743- nold an open house January 24 and Jan posers interested in participating should 2440 or 214-426-1683. uary 31 from 1:00 p.m.~4:00 p.m. at the submit a demo tape, oriefbiographvand school, 2121 Main at Central Express- j, , ^ program description to Steven Meeks, way, Dallas. Application for enroUment tCVrUOry I C/0 South Dallas Cultural Center, 3400 will begin February 1 for 7th, 8th, and South Fitzhugh, DaUas, TX 75210. January 19 9th graders. For more information call Soul Rep Theater Company is currently 214-742-9100. i^ It * * * accepting submissions for its 3rd Annu The Piano Martin Luther King Jr. Cele w^ »• » It It- al New Play Festival to be held Would you like to purchase a home of July/August 1998. Playwrights are your own? Learn how at the Texas Fed bration Task Force is planning a full day Arfist Nathan Jones joins the Black Acad of events at the Collin County Commu emy of Arts and Letters, 650 South Grif encouraged to submit a one act play, no eration of Home Counselors first-time longer than 30 minutes to Soul Rep by includej^'^oim^enftaf W\^e ® [Ml DW] M OH D©gl"S 0(5)01] ©omipgioiis/n 99 •; ' CTt7i^lV/gra?iq^milV/fifeag> c imtm ^ Q ;r* i'.'- ?:>? 4-'^ ^,iWifyrH«ijii..j|Bi™T»i;J-»t.i|-.*m •*;•".• I'-^ii'i '•r—'\ hlfi'iri !•! tf" ' '••i-n-ifrl "---•- '" •• ••.;, . .•..•_,•_ ••...£_--—., 13 The Families for Learning Program is Every day in the program puts located at the Park South YMCA, 2500 these young mothers further along on Romine. Dallas CAN! Academy select the road to success, but every day is also Dallas CAN! Academy gives much-needed ed the site for its accessibility to the a great chalIenge._When they become M"^- young mothers. The DART bus stops discouraged, fnam'tfme'td time; Miss A second chance to yoimg mothers right at the front door, and Miss A and reminds the teens that "the Lord is look others often help the teen and their chil ing down on you, and He'll pick you up. "^i: By Kathleen Goolsby . makes things grow. Dallas CAN! Acad dren off the bus. Remember: God didn't make no junk. emy really cares. 'At-risk* doesn't mean By building personal, loving rela You girls are diamonds in the rough — 'bad.' Any animal or any person will tionships with the teens, the Dallas and someday you'll be shining!" ';Why is my life jike this?" When respondtolove." .• - , - . CAN! Academy teachers, counselors MON teen mothers ask Deborah Abemalhy The unique program features inter and aides help the young mothers to that question, she answers, "We all action between the mothers and their progress in education and become suc For more information, or to enroll, contact make bad choices in life. But we need to children. During study breaks, they cessful But there are other challenges to VehraAhernathyat2UA26'2143'. be like ducks—they shake the water off visit their children upstairs, and they be met. The program currently needs and go on, and it can eat lunch positive role models to speak to the Gel those doesn't stop them. together. On young mothers. Their greatest need is PROFITS There are lessons to Wednesdays, they for funds for child care after they grad -^Moving! be learned in life. have PAC (parent uate from the program; they are often Contact MON's Advertising And when you fall and child) Activity hired at entry-level salaries and cannot down, if you can Classes and, on afford daycare while they work. 972-606-7351 look up, you can Fridays, when Dal get up!" \ :"'•: las CAN! Academy' j^lOHEYSCASHSMONEYSCASHSMONEYSCASHSMONEYSCASHS Miss A, as she presents its stu 5CASH»!ONEY$CASH5hfONEYSCASH$MONEY$CASH!MONEY$ is affectionately dents with awards SSS$S»S$S«S$JS««SS$SSSS5SJ««SS$S$SSS$SSSSSSSSSSS known to the f^X. for their achieve young mothers, ments during the CASH FOR HOMES teaches self-esteem previous week, the • ANY area , ii i and etiquette class mothers and chil •ANY condition es, pre-employ dren are together • 24 hours a day ment work maturi for the ceremony. ty classes, and par "We're really a big (MONEY AHEAPQ Licensed agent 214-908-1164 enting classes, as family here," says (f Vou want the Financial frcoflom lo QUIT WORK someday, SSS$SSSSS$iSS«KS$SSStt$SSSSSS$S5SSSSSS«$SJ$S5S5SS5S well as high school equivalency degree ,MissA.-. ,.,/.,'.• SfcfOfJEVSCASHSMONEYSCASHSJ.!OHEYSCASHSMONEYSCASHS CAlI(317)467-4-H6 SCASHSMONEYSCAS^iSMOHEYSCASHSMONEYSCASHSMQNEYS preparation, to teenagers who are preg- , They are taught the importance of fi^toiMifav§/;'?t^a\y'55 whiten--. young ladies learn something from each ers can avoid absenses from the work other at the Dallas CAN! Academy's place. They are taught how to dress and A^tE^ffION YOUNG WOMEN Families For Learning Program. Teach cany themselves in a ladylike manner. Gatting your OBD is a Step toward a Better Future! ers work with the young mothers on a UT-Southwestern teaches them about one-on-one basis to help them earn a sexually transmitted diseases, and Miss high school degree/while their young A uses magazines to expose them to dif children are at the daycare upstairs, ferent things in life outside theh- current receiving early childhood education worlds (may have never even been to and help in behavioral and social skills. North Dallas or to a nice restaurant). The mothers are aged 16 - 21; two Behavior modification techniques of the 19-year olds each have four chil include a foul language piggybank. It ;u- dren/and one of the 16-year olds has may seem elementary but. Miss A ARE YOU 17-21 YEARS OLP? more than one child. Most of them are ; explains, "just like their babies, they've THEN YOU MAY QUALIFY! 'I- - estranged from their children's fathers. got to crawl first." They are taught the • • •• Some were molested when young. importance of a career, rather than just a Nearly half of them are from economi OUR PROGRAM OFFERS job; and, since AFDC will be cut in five ' : • TUITION FREE GED INSTRUCTION cally disadvantaged families. Most of years, these mothers are being taught them enter the program at a fourth alternatives. They even learn by inter - •PRESCHOOL FOR YOUR CHILD grade reading level. Some have con- acting with and listening to the senior. . • . • -EMPLOYMENTTRAINING •f _ templated suidde, and many have had ' citizens upstairs at the YMCA. • PARENTING SKILLS TRAINING problems with drug and alcohol abuse. "A change in you is a change in the Understandably; these students are world," Miss A tells the teens. And, CALLTODA!^! dubbed by society as being "at risk," before long, as the positive changes a and many people believe these youth come about, some of the young moth DALLAS CAM ACADEMY have no probability for success. Yet, ers volunteer to go to area middle during the 1995-1996 program year, the schools and talk to students about FAMILIES FOR LEARNING PROGRAM Families For Learning Program result avoiding the same mistakes they made. DEBORAH A&ERNATHY OR CHRISTINE ENGLISH ed in GEDs, full-time employment, col Although they recognize their past mis 214-426-2243 lege, and other other positive outcomes takes. Miss A has also built their self for 90,2% of these "at-risk" students! esteem, teaching them that "everything What makes the difference toward suc in life has a season and a reason." : cess? "Love!" says Abemathy. "Love And everything in life has its place. "TS/rff' ^jJ C JWUMfca*^ «^Wi^w*n'n«w«-*s~ J , J -••-:- ,-^:j.\^^: "nJ ^r*?y*7^>l-.1 k'Tl. "f'ti li", yWMlHiJjIfyf, n? :: Pegasus is designed for the serious stu "Fun with Family &. Friends Drawing Contest", dent, and attitude and dedication are' • ; •'• (Aug-Dec, 1997) , , ^ very irriportant. Parents should look at WINNERSUST the program and decide if it is a good 'fit' ' There were no contest winners, no entries were of crisii for their children." There is a good mix of received.. new and experienced teachers, as well as A special thanks to MON and all interested parties. By Marie Sassaman lish block. They use the Dallas Public individuals from the professional world. This coolest was an honest fund-raising efTcirt con Library, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Classes are not self-paced, and they are ducted by lanice Deans, a private citizen. pottery lab at Cedar Valley College and small enough for teachers to take a pro Doing things the way they've always other available resources; and Dallas active role with the kids and the parents. been done has evolved into a crisis situa police and DART personnel have worked The school currently serves seventh tion for our children in many public with the students—Downtown Dallas is through ninth grade and will add a grade school systems. ^Education should pre a huge Tlab* for Pegasus students. Lanen (through the twelfth) each year. The stu Who's Doing Your Payroll? pare kids for the future, and all children says this "allows them to learn in differ dents and parents already exposed to f FirstFay, Inc. is I rational pa>ToU don't learn in the same way," explains ent environments; and after all, learning Pegasus are excited about the possibili processing con^any with »local Anitra Patterson, a board member of Dal occurs wherever you are, and we're ties. In an increasingly complex world, [ - office In Arlington. TX las' Pegasus Charter School. "Some developing life-long learners. It also the children attending Pegasus Charter ' V Wrif ynurchtH .I...••...•——.iFtyyimTTMW teaches them to function in a grown-up V PiEpuc W'Ti ch;—•—S«w you Time and Manry school districts have lost sight of the chil School will receive a meaningful educa V Ficpue li fUc «U your payR)!! ux brrni dren's education and are embroiled in world and in the public eye and to be tion to adequately prepare them for all ,- Fore more infomution please caQ ' political controversies. The kids deserve good neighbors and good citizens." The that it will offer. . JosephLFooa© Metro 817-543-2900 better! Charter schools offer the freedom board makes curriculum decisions and -MON^ CAtkiboutourMlnoittyOpportunity . to explore and improve the way things plans the corresponding special projects. • New* DiaCDum) are done; they're free from bureaucracy As the kids studied history, they built For information about The Pegasus Charier School, call and can be innovative." Even though model log cabins; they also built model 214-742-9100. . ' . they do not have children who would be steamships and then raced them in the. attending the school, yet believing that pond at City Hall. "education should be exciting, and the The name of the school was selected kids are worth it," Patterson and others to reflect downtown; the flying horse of concerned with the quality of education, mythology, Pegasus, has long been a. made application for a Texas charter landmark and symbol of the heart of Dal Now Serving Piano. school and formed a non-profit organi las. Pegasus represents the arts and is a zation as the school's governing body, symtwlof soaringand achieving heights. Albert Curlin, an African American The downtown location was chosen part ^ '-^«^' seventh grade student at Pegasus Charier ly because the board wanted the school's School, "was successful in school — he student population to reflect the diversi ^>'^ was a "B* student," explains his mother, ty of the dty. Lanen explains, "We want ^ "But," she adds, "he was shy and timid. children of all races and backgrounds to i^._ t^i Now he is making A's, and he is coming attend. Diversity is very important; they out of his shyness. At Pegasus, he is need to learn and benefit from each other. maturing and learning to make decisions. These children are our future, and they TEXAS They do fun projects there—forinstance. need to be naturally involved with each 3409 N Central Hxpvvy (972) 423-2700 CENTRA L He built a model of a log cabin; usually other." The current 101 students do Piano. Texas 75023 '. ^ : ' BANKNA. he would have asked for help, but he is reflect diversity; 30.7 percent are Hispan ic, 23.3 percent are African American, 1 learning responsibility there, and he did Equal Oppoiiuniiy Lender Member FDIC . - Commmily Bunking Ar It\ nf\t it all himself. In that school, they don't percent are Native American, and 45 per just teach by the books," she explains. cent are Anglo American. "And they're teaching him Latin, and Jesse Oliver, one of three African Karate, and other subjects not taught in Americans on the eight-member Pegasus other schools." Albert says, "I like to go board, encourages parents of Dallas chil to school now; we go on great field trips, dren to take advantage of all that Pegasus • and we do fun projects." His mother is offers. He says, "There are mispercep- THE PEGASUS CHARTER SCHODl pleased that Albert is excited about tions about charter schools. .They are not. A Secondary PUBLIC school for the eerious learner school and comes home and talks to her intended to drain public dollars from Beginning Feb. 1st. accepting enrollment about what he is learning. His parents existing public schools, nor are they an . /-for 7th, dth, 9th graders :; enrolled him when Pegasus opened in effort to move quality education away • (Serving 7th - 12th graL:ies).'-• the Fall of 1997, not only because they felt from accessibility to inner-city youth. 'An irnovflttV! concept irt offsrirg | ...: Enrollment on a first-come, first'Scrve basis' . n'goraus liberal arts, math »nd sci- it would provide a safer and more whole These schools can meet students' needs encCi t4'jcat>cr\ through intcriJiscipli- ;.. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL 214-742-9100, ' some atmosphere for their son, but also in a different way. Ignoring their exis (larV iUjdies. sflminars, workshops, because of the vast resources available to tence will make them become what peo mitii-coyrses, and project-based stuiiies, jnrichji through fieldwor k In OPEN HOUSE, Jan. 24 & 31 • 1-4 pm. apprapriatfi city Settings, this particular school, due to its down ple misperceive they are- Parents should -- • (at the school, 2121 Main at Central Exp^) •• town location. look into what the school offers." ^ Every charter school in Texas has a Is Pegasus Charter School the Pheparatlpn for productive and meaningful lives different focus. "For Pegasus, it is liberal answer for every student? Lanen admits in an Increasingly complex world. arts and the sciences, through an inter there has been some attrition during the disciplinary approach and the use of first semester. "If s a different environ Fai-i of the fichool system of Tffxfls. prtivlding 'Helping students learn bow to learn, to thrnit ment. There are no organized sports FREE public tfflLJCfltiont o students throughout critically and logically about that learning, to f Downtown Dallas resources," explains Dallas County, ultimately serving ^00 stu develop well-reasoned thoughts, to effectively V^i^inia Lanen, chairman of the board. events, and there are not yet a lot of elec dents. Located at 2121 Main. 2nd floor of old express those thoughts both orally and in iwic- tive subjects. Although the school held a historic fire station, The echool docs not dis Ing, to accept personal responsl^llty for indi-" The approach allows them to learn skills, criminate ori the basis of sex, national origin, vidgai work *nd learning to worY coilaborjitii«ly not just facts. The students -take a holiday party/dance in December, there ethnicity, disability, academic or athletic abil with others on complffx problems, an p»«* '^WjjfWf l^'* ^*6«-a_^ •)g«jj;Bt>Tr^iq;-»!t L^^ inJiutt>fssiwt^V'mm^*yH».' w i!» ^^J>|J^f 'H«"'»:iiM ••^MtBaaw^sii**^- »««ew*TW-rav-«**3*?'wf!^»*5»-a»-9e59«a*»a»»'"^^ ' .V^'Witfvt.ri^ nf tilt h"? ^il'i^.a^Mi"^ _>^.--LJ..^,^,..... :„-.-••..-.. •ririi iji'M'Miiiwi^i n - •• 'I iri •lull f ^*35^rf-f* ,• ^.•HL.i'w.^www;..^ TT-y-^ .i-^ i ' I. *, ^.>. i ' J '•^^"^ ^aiii i^:^-^. ^^f. ^'^^^•???^'f??f'??^??^^?^?s:^tT^7^^^ '^^^'•^^^^^^^^^^^''^P'^^??!^'?'???^^ ^^'^ **• •^"'"'•' *'-''• ""^ ^"'-^--irir. 4k 1.' »^^^?jr«^^N«s?ws«56«w*f««(fta?R^w?p^ ^'^^»^»a*«>««P5^«*60W5S??^^BS»fv5ftS?B'?¥^ ggppg»^ffl?'?yn.s'-!t»w^- w^yj?^*'!*^ g'*^fW»g?j»-iga'.JVjLgirTfgTwwii; -, v.----^:--^ •• .: ^,1 -i»fiiii|.|Titrniii>iflfti 11J iaa> h ittiii ''iri WiwrtM • X ^l^ll^L^|^l.^P•B^•^j^^*,l^v'^y»''^'^^^vl7""W'l'»yf^*l'JWltl"Ju^l>.•l.u»^py^•';'J»^|^,luUP I.I,11 imjufc^wvwi^ w the graduates and cormnended them for PR; Susan Lee, ALL-TEMPS Personnel playing a vital role in the economic devel Services; Joseph Scott, LLANO Con opment of the city of Dallas. Akinmulero struction - Business owners^ community leaders honored at stressed that it is the community's oblig ation to help the MOST graduates reach Corporate Support Linda Bell, Univer New Image Business Assoctates[4th Annual their goals by giving them unconditional sity of Texas Southwestern Medical Cen support and patronage. "The road to suc ter; Martin Burrell, Dallas Area Rapid Akinkanju Awards ceremony cess is always under construction," he Transit; Ramona Carpenter, Bank of New Image Business Associates (MOST) serves as an educational tool for said. "Lef s help them fulfill their mission America; Clifton Miller, GTE; Byron (NIBA) held its Fourth Annual Akinkan small business entrepreneurs who are inlife." ; - Reed, Wells Fargo Bank . ju Awards last month honoring seven posturing their busi Those in attendance were also trea t- teen individuals for their selfless contri nesses for sustained ed to a stellar "performance by Advocacy. Reginald Gates, Dallas Black butions to the community. Presented by economic growth, prof f^r^^*-^. Gospel artist Carnell Murrell and Chamber of Commerce; Thurman Jones, keynote speaker Congresswoman Eddie itability and advance Murrell & Company. Proceeds Minority Opportunity N(ru?s) Lee McKin- • Bcmice Johnson and Sanmi Akinmulero, ment. from the program, hosted by Scott ney. Southern Dallas Development Cor president and founder of NIBA, the Keynote speaker West of VIOO/KRBV and Ketrana poration . • Akinkanju Awards represent "bravery Bryant-Dawsonof KHVN/Heav- and courage worthy of true community en 97, and chaired by Isabell Cot- Service Beyond Self: Gerald Borders, warriors." The awardees (listed below) trell, benefited St. Anthony School, Texas Instruments; Libbie Terrell Lee, were honored for Community Service, Our Brother's Keeper-NDUGU Project75216. ; .^ Entrepreneur of the Year, Corporate Sup and the PTA of S.S. Conner Ele port, Advocacy and Service Beyond Self mentary School.. MOST IV Awardees: : and were described by their peers as Margaret Moji Adeyemi, Moji Enterpris pacesetters, community - builders, Akinkanju Awardees: es; OUy Timothy Aro, The Arrot Group; unselfish givers and goodwill ambas Keynote speakers- , ;; ,: Rico Brown, T. Kayoe Designs and sadors. U.S. Congresswoman Community Service Award: Lee Screenprinting; Latrice Collins, Empo^v- In addition to the presentation of the Eddie Bernlce John- Alcorn, NAACP; Hollis Brashear, erment Press; Abdul Karriem, 1st United Akinkanju Awards, nine entrepreneurs son (left) and Stat© District 6 Dallas Public Schools Mortgage; Rick Lucero, Hungry Horse were recognized for the successful com Representative Board.TVustee; T.D. and Serita Enterprises, Limited; Michael VV. Run pletion of "MOST IV," a ten-week com Yvonne Davis. Jakes, The Potter's House, Joyce- nels, Mailroom Services and Facility lyn Johnson, KKDA/K104, KRNB prehensive small business training pro- State Representative Yvonne Davis and Management, Inc.; Mary Ukeni, M.U. gram targeted for ethnic minorities. The John P. Lester of Dynamic Staffing Ser- Business Services and Ferelle Wood- Minority Opportunity Success Training vices extended warm congratulations to Entrepreneur of the Year; Karl Butler, house, THING Communications, Inc. ; ICC Energy; Lyria Howland, Howland . ••'.' ;•:•.•••• • •• MON •^?a Open to the General Public The Railroad Commission of Texas, headed by three statewide December 6th & 20th elected officials, announces the following leadership opening:, ' Saturdays - 9:00 a.m. Assistant Director K • Information Management Services (IMS) Registration & vehicle inspection 8 - 9 a.m. Heads new section responsible for. receiving, storing, and disseminating Commission's oil and gas information including tlie u-^e of various electronic formats. Opportunity to lead the Commission's effort to modernize data storage and retrieval systems and advance in CIS applications. Challenge to utilize a variety of technologies to convert massive amounts of data m hard-copy, microfilm, and microfiche to electronic format for easier public access. Requires; A four-year degree in a related field plus four years management experience. Experience in data management and data conversion projects also required. .''.:' : (Salary: up to $70K/yr.) For more information see job posting on Commission web site: Corned See . ; http:/huzvw.rrc,state,tx,us/johs Wholesale prices and below! : Send State of Texas Ap|?lication lo: Personnel Division RO. Box 12967 Dallas Can! Academy - . .Austin, Texas 787U-2967 Live Oak, Dallas, TX 75204 ;. (512)463-6981 Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The RKC is an nnO and does not discriminate on the basis of race,'color, national origin, religion, •i\rMlt age, or disability in emploj^nent, or in provision of services. RRC is a smoke-free workplace- .^ : -. :\' . .,- ^ ^*yiT-JJl4*A**-i zmsM^isiW^Mwrnm^: v^ P"w^/*"-^*.o^*^>*»^.tr*^f»^v> J?^T^<^»'» i^^nw^niwrw"^^! •^y-ta^'.j.'miw"" * * ^ig!»-n tjjM^j.itLMgp'Pf'^g«*gi°r?«'^'gB>w?^'-«*3i-;»wviw^''''»TJ^^ tw>*~k"'W*»ijc.f-WM-isM«M*»»^«.(.^,,f --/-x-., WW ,p™v-.>r«»«t(L*«.»w-<.-^e«* »iiiiiiiii,it ^yy^|^l•^^•l.•l]• between sisters and brother — but kids, you have to realize that as long Family Life ^ as you're all going to be in the same Palzy Street Mama house together, you may as well try to get along. You will always need Not long ago, we discussed with out of my room, but when she is letters; and I help her with her home- your family. There are many things two brothers how they got along and good I try to be nice to her and do the work, which is really that siblings can do what types of punish things that she likes positive because it together. You could ments they receive to do. Sometimes I won't be so hard play board games from their ^parents even watch the dumb when she gets older.. like : Monopoly or when they get into kids shows with her Checkers and sport- trouble. This month, I so she won't have to type games outside decided to ask two watch them by her RENEISHA in your yard or at a sisters from Garland self. But when I'm on HAILEY: "I like to local park or school. what posiVire things , the phone with one of play dolls with my Doing positive things do they do together, my friends I don't sister . . .sometimes with your brothers besides . arguing, want her around... she won't let me into and sisters will teach which is bound to but I usually make it her room and that you to get along with happen in most fami up to her later makes me mad ... I other when you, too, lies. Here is what they because I do love her like to watch TV in Renelsha, 6 years old are adults. hadtosay. ... it just that she's her room and she lets Karvashea, 14 years old still a little girl... I me.., We make cookies sometimes MON KARVASHEA HAI- know I'm not grown. and thaf s fun... I like having a big Fairy Strtet Mama can be seen on cable Channel 23b LEY: ",., Sometimes my sister gets .. but I'm not a baby either... I play sister.,. Sometimes." on Tuesday at 4 p.m., Thursday at S p.m. and Saturday at 10 p.m. Also, viewers can see her live or caU every 4th on my nerves and I have to put her video games with her too ... She's Wednesday from 8-9 p.m. For more information, call only six, but she knows how to write Rivalry will always crop up (214)561-2002. Now, after time to adjust to manip know I'm back in business. Some don't. ulating a wheelchair and learning how I'm still putting the word out." to use his prostheses, Pennick is primed Pennick, who plans to outfit his • a • and ready to tend to the business at automobile so he can drive, does not hand—increasing his insurance clien spend time feeling sorry for himself. tele.' He has opened an office in \Vife Harriet says," I'm amazed... how Stays positive despite loss of bbtlil^^^ Richardson and is ready to service he has bounced back. He is more posi existing clients as well as procure new tive than ever." Pennick holds no bit By Chris Fryer plaining of pain in his feet, his doctor business. . ' : : terness about his current condition and diagnosed gangrene in both of his legs. Peimick relies on word-of-mouth is determined to rebuild his business. An acknowledged "borderline" diabet advertising as well as running ads in "As long as I can get up in the morning, "There was no doubt about me ic, Fennick had been monitoring his Black newspapers. "With customers I can go make a dollar," coming back- It was how I was coming condition (with the help of his wife I've built in the past, some of them • MON back." Thus speaks James E. Pennick, Harriet, a former pediatrician and cur living testimony to the adage that "you rent director with Mary Kay Cosmet can't keep a good man down." ics) as best he could, but it was not Nome: __ As an independent insurance enough. Both of his legs had to be Birthplace: PhUa"deiph[arPA^^^ agent who sells a variety of products amputated just l>elow the knee. _ like universal life, "It has been very devastating for Favorite Food: Soul Food disability the most part/ says Pennick, whose Last Book Pead: Secrets of Executive and health only son, J.K., was a junior in high Success insur school at the time of the amputation ance, and is now a freshman at Hy friends don't know that: "I'm a funerat director" Pennick is in a Texas Southern Uni Advice to would-be "Do what you say. Be business that not only versity. Pen entrepreneurs: honest. Never let your requires mobility — it nick was customers she you demands it. Success in the insurance forced to sweat." field depends on one's ability to net ^ ^ close his work and prospect consistently. And business, at James Pennick had always been com least temporarily Also mitted to doing just that. "I was the best a licensed mortician — Pennick advertiser of myself, I was in every worked as a funeral director in East body's restaurant and juke joint. You've Texas when he first arrived from <'/ got to sell yourself when you're in busi- Philadelphia in 1983 before establish ] ness," • ,.- ing his own insurance agency — he IB. Pennick and Associates But two yea rs ago Pennick's ability could no longer occasionally offer his Z802FoxboraRil . to get around and "advertise" was lit' expertise to a local funeral home as he Richardson, TX 75082 ^L tU ib ^' 972-918-9646 erally cut off when, after weeks of com had from time to time. r *»i-n.i f r/j "i»*«-(.*icw.i*V' e« Wi^t*trr-^-.\rfKjtatt.'< • •^^TWV'WCW^WWM .JW nu^i •«H^j|if;(»l*-*-Vi-»>it..«'-*^»in*H»rtt'W-*.»< (TW-9™-^*^JBpvw-ew.JW'^^*?.***'*!™*"-'^'!'*'^**^*"'*'!*''^"**'^"''"''"''*^'- ' "* ;*w^ii. mi'im-jitiiM'liliii.iliMWitiiliitJii •hUHil>ii|in?IW9i;..i|.i ;•;->•• KW H^ • "wimw 1/'wy ivwiJ,v>7i'iit;»if;.!'*.'!jiii';!i^;7ii?iy i '' T'^^*-' ^"T- '•^ •K -" I Violin virtuoso performs; •^r^j^ *-n p^^-f >r *^ •F-i^-i small gymnast wins big Six years of disciplined practice paid off for 12-year-old violin virtuoso James "Alex' Bcebe. On December 18,1997, James made his debut performance at the Morton H. Meyer- son Symphony Center in Dallas' downtown arts district as' part of The New Conservatory of Dallas, Symphony of Toys. February ''BlackHistory Month'!:,^ Admission to the benefit performance was a new, unwrapped --i"—I—--—^--i Christmas toy , ,• - A recognized student of the Suzuki Viohn program, James Education For Today's plays with a Dallas Public School orchestra, the Greater Dallas Youth Article 1: TAAS Preparation Orchestra Young Performers and There are many steps the New Conservatory of Dallas. reader. To be a good writer, Journals can help stu The critically-acclaimed, high- on the road to graduating you need to organize your dents become comfort quality music instruction of the from high school In Texas, ideas clearly, logically, and able with writing what Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra one of these critical require thoroughly; have consistent they think. The daily Young Performers and the New ments is the Texas Assess control of the written lan routine of having to Conservatory of Dallas programs is designed to instill in youth an ment of Academic Skills, also guage; and be able to write reflect and write about James Boebe excitement about music and culti referred to as the TAAS test. for a specific audience. Good experiences and thoughts vate music education throughout The TAAS is designed to reading and writing skills are . develops the ability to the community. Both programs incorporate music theory and measure skills in three sub closely related and both are summarize important ear training. ject areas: mathematics, developed through effort, events and ideas. James, a sixth grader at Sydney Lanier Hementaiy School reading, and writing. All practice, and a high level of in Dallas, is also an accomplished visual artist with artwork • Parents should review displayed in the Dallas Children's Museum and the Lyons' students attending public concentration. / \ examples of writing, Club Foundation. He will return to the Meyerson Symphony schools are required to pass :What can students including their own, Center, May 3,1998 with the Greater Dallas Youth Orches the TAAS before they can and parents do to improve \. with children. This pro- tras, Young Performers Orchestra. Questions regarding James receive a Texas high school .pqrformance^on. the ^XAAS Beebe's Dallas performance schedule can be directed to his .,vides a chance for par- manager at 214-357-7053.^--"' :' ' '' "—-- '^-^^^--:..^ diploma. This column, focus reading and writing tests? - ents to talk about writing ing on the reading and writ Here are a few ideas: - \ - with purpose, clarity, and ******** ing portions of the TAAS, proper grammar. Parents shares information that can • Contact your local high can also emphasizes Olympic gymnast Dominque Dawes may have a few help students and their par school for information reading and writing as years (and a few more awards and medals) on Jennifer Taylor, ents prepare for this impor on preparing' for the but seven-year-old Jennifer is a strong competitor in her own essential lifelong skills. right. A meniber of the Arlington Gymnastics Club, she took tant milestone in their acade TAAS. There are several • Participate in TAAS nret place in the District 11 (which operates in the Dallas Fort mic program. very helpful brochures tutoring classes. Tutor Worth metroplex) "All-Araund" gymnastics competition in - First, let's review, for and study guides, with ing classes are conducted November 1997 and earned the title 1997-98 District II Cham reasons other than just the sample questions, that at a number of local high pion. TAAS, why these capabilities are available through the schools. These classes Her win enabled her to are so essential. Reading is schools. cover all areas of the advance to the an important activity • Encourage the reading TAAS and can also pro Semi-Slate finals because it allows you to of magazine and news vide helpful test taking held in lyier, Texas experience the world papers articles. In gener hints. Check with your where she placed "beyond your fingertips." It al, these are written at school/counselor for seventh all around out of a field of 46 links. you to people and about the same reading '; information on these ses- competitors. Later places that may not be a part level as the TAAS. Once ;•,-: sions. •.^ ••'•.,:••. ,' at the State Gym- of your everyday Ufe. It finished, discuss the JonniferTaylor nasties Champi introduces you to new ideas details and important , Although students onship competi and ways of communicating tion in Houston, Texas she placed eighth among 47 partici . points to ensure that you will not take the exit level pants. in writing. Similarly, good have a good and accurate test until they are in the tenth Jennifer, who has competed two years with the Arlington writers communicate their understanding of what grade, their chances of suc Gymnastics Club, began participating in team competition ideas in such a way that they wasread. cess are increased by starting When she was only four and one-half years old. Although she are easily understood by a ' Write in a daily journal. preparations now. practices up to 24 hours a week, the second grader is an *A'' student at Fair Meadows Elementary School in DuncanvUle. Her three siblings, Treneise, Marian and David, and her par ents, Trent and Marilyn Taylor, enthusiasticaUy support her Presented by; hobby and her ultimate goal—to become an Olympic gym nast. MON February Suggestions for the Mathematics portion of the TAAS r nr*\frKiim» • iinti-i"Ti.T h-r^VVf WVlhM^P ^i:TWl^*»V'*-'"'T^-^"'»*''™P"^TK^'-»^-Z^ 3 • '*»>»'ri¥.ji<'t..BJ-y*iil.tt'^"T 'Jr*' M-v MyH.!g.^*a^j.iJu»Vf.'*'.'''w •n^fvrv<^^ 'rsm* .•^»J*"TWpwjwnyg4ftg^,|,ff.:,.^yi.rjL.i,a^»ij.injii, Tj»n»-iJT Freedom is not given. It is our right, at birth. But there are moments in time when it must be taken. In the summer of 1839, on a stormy night off the coast February ''Black History Month'' of Cuba, 53 Africans held captive in the cramped cargo : : •; holds of the Spanish slave ship La Amistad break free of their shackles. Led by Cinque (Djimon Hounsou), they arm themselves, PhoiohyAruircu^Cocpcr^ take control of the ship and reclaim their freedom. They • to return to Africa. Without the navigational skills to guide them home^ the Africans are forced to rely on the two surviv ing members of DJImon Hounsou as CInquo the crew. But they are tricked. After two months on a ragged course up the Eastern seaboard, the Amistad is captured by an American naval ship off the coast of Connecticut, and the Africans are charged with murder and piracy. . •/ !. In the beginning, the Africans are championed by l.v abolitionists Theodore Joadson (Morgan Freeman) and LewisTappan (Stellan Skarsgard), and a young real estate attorney named Roger Baldwin (Matthew McConaugh- ey). However, as the case becomes the symbol of a nation 1} \ divided, two great Americans lock horns in the debate. .i: • Pro-slavery President Martin Van Buren (Nigel- i'i, •i '<• Hawthome), seeking re-election, is willing to sacrifice the i -: Africans to appease the South, as well as Queen Isabella of Spain (Anna Paquin). But his will is challenged by for mer President John Quincy Adams (Anthony Hopkins), whocotnes but of retirement to fight the Africans' cause in the United States Supreme Court. >:'1 , It is a case that challenges the very foundation of our Ei\joy The Rewards Of The New NationsBank Home Equity Loan. legal system; but for the African captives on trial, this is TTicy're here! For the first tmo in Texas history. No CLOSING COSTS. You'll pay no fees not a clash of politics or ideologies. This is a fight for the Texas liouifOHTiera can take a{t\'antage of a Home basic right of all mankind... freedom. for appraisals, document preparation or other Equity Loan. Which means you can use the equity in ser\ifes associated with setting up your loan. Amistad, directed by Steven Spielberg, is rated "R" for your home to pay fiir eveiything from automobiles to AN EXPERIENCED HOME EQURT LENDER. some scenes of strong brutal violence and some related college tuition^ Or you can use it to pay orf existing People around the country have triLited NationsBank nudity. The movie opened December 12,1997 at theaters debt. And with NationsBank,"you 11 eiyuy a host t;:u:-. for years for Home Equity Loans. We can answer your everywhere. of advantages. : •. ' ' . - questions and help you dctemiino if a Home Equity MON As Low As 7.75% APR, Youll hav^e a gn-at ion- La-m i-s hgjit for you. • • rate, as low as 7.75% APR. bast\i on the amount of your For more information or' to apply, jiLst call us or stop loan and the term you'selt^. And in most casos. tiie \ by yxair nearest NationsBank ba!\king center today And interest is tax-deductible. •...,.' let us introduce you to the best new thing iu Texas. T -r ri III! I •! i' • *• -•• 11 -.n ' - -I-I iii--Ai«ii • 11-1111II • t If II11 I - M (Your ad would be seen by m,L)L L our 50,000 readers!) For More Information Or To ^ply, Stop By Or Call 1-800-NATlONS, ext. 71. Call 214-905-3260 (1-S0(M)2S-1G67, ext 71, available 24 hours a day, 7days a week.) . lt"W>ui.m-;i ^'fl1?*Mt^'-*y'*'-»»^»^rawf. w f*WILfy>«~Mrf%iT' iM...imi6.«t.M po^-ao**^ t-1-.r** -•m-'-'°8'^^^''''*t***H*''aiW'y'g*'ag-»'g^'***J^g'«*^''"''" •**«»• -a t "JHJVWWfljjwur'M-BWi?%v' ^' T^St" W**'WiJiW^jUgWWM '*i»'-ll*»«"»»l • *'*-"'UH'JI|W Book Review (314)467*7021 Angela {314)467.7023 WashJBgton-Dlalr. Leadership Lessons from Inside and Outside Ph.D, Ul the Classroom C / FriftncJ's Ecout/ By Lorraine Monroe Dr. Monroe enrolled at Hunter Col caused her to succeed at every school to L**.-'*''''^' * V^ BorEar Solon Times Books/$23 lege, in New York City, to study pre- which she was assigned. In Lead medidne. At the urging of a coun ership Lessons, Dr. Monroe not 34S8 VI Ki*«t Bfvd* If you're an educator frustrated selor, who brought to her only provides a stirring testi L.^*. with mediocrity in your classroom, or if attention her failing mony to how she encouraged you are in any type of leadership posi grades in some cru nothing but the best from her fc*t*.^*ff. ^vT^ifT" i-T-T—•-1^ !rSt^^'~* ^r/~*" ^j»^ ^ ^7't>-**g **'^^?r'?W»!!!Srr»^B?W5Tfl«5»Wtr»5(f^^ '•SWHWHtaHMS .^ -j'ii\i^ilin>nnrtr«iiii>rii -[••-1 ^'••'i-'••" "-nil 111 II'-' '• '!• V(Jl«VM"»^"lll™'«" i««l*Jli«ii«llHl 'L«'l I •"•4iiH)viii«>mn«»ni»""^*"f.'"ii"j(iii">u"wiL"«mni 3 with that of other funds, the investment You and Your objectives and strategy (what the fund invests in stocks, government bonds, Money municipal bonds, etc.), and what your John Dudley costs w^ be to invest or withdraw your money. These questions usually are To the novice investor, the inaeasing • pension/profit-sharing plans, etc.) and 3. UNDERSTAND YOUR TOLER answered in the fund's PROSPECTUS. number of investment choices available then subtract your liabilities (money ANCE FOR RISK. Most investments can seem confusing. Most financial advi you owe for such things as mortgages, have some measure of inherent risk. If 5. SEEK PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. As sors agree that you should follow a few car loans, credit card debt and other you have sufficient assets and income, briefly outlined above, there are many basic steps when getting started in invest- buis). \;; you might be willing to accept greater things you should know before you If most of your assets are in real risk in exchange for a potentially larger invest. An experienced financial advi ^^^•- :••'.••- ••'•" ••••".. .:•;"••.: : estate (which is true for many people), gain. However, if you cannot afford to sor can help you at every step—from ,1. DETERMINE YOUR FINANCIAL you may need to convert your invest lose your investment principal, you helping you set financial goals, to OBJECTIVES. There are many reasons ments to cash in an emergency. There probably should consider low-risk explaining various investments, to for investing. Some of the most com fore, you may not want to invest in investments which, while relatively helping you monitor the success of mon include: earning more current long-term instruments. However, if you safe, usually do not earn a high return. your account Income; building your net worth; sav have assets that can be converted easily As with your investments, be sure ing for a home, college education for to cash (e.g., money market funds or 4. UNDERSTAND,YOUR INVEST- you understand how a financialadvi - children or your retirement;an d reduc stocks), you might want to invest MENT. Before you invest, you should . sor will charge for his or her services, ing your lax burden, t : longer-term for a higher return. understand how the investment works. and select an advisor who is comfort Each of these objectives suggests dif Similarly, you should calculate an If, for example, you want to buy the able with your objectives. Some advi ferent investment strategies and differ annual household budget by adding up common stock of a company, take the sors will work only with aggressive, •^ W-- --• - ent types of investments. For example, all of your income for the year (salary, time to learn about the company and high-risk investors, while other advi if you want more current income, you interest and dividends on investments, the industry (or industries) in which it sors are well suited to long-term, secu might do better with a fixed income . distributions by pension/profit-shar operates by reading the compan/s rity-conscious individuals. investment, such as a bond, rather than ing plans, alimony) and then subtract annual report or an analyst's research If you take the time to understand a growth company stock. ing your regular, essential expenses report about the company. your financial situation, set reasonable (mortgage or rent payments, food, util Likewise, a mutual fund may seem goals, and work with a qualified finan 2. UNDERSTAND YOUR CURRENT ities, clothing, etc.) The balance is the to be a simple investment because your cial advisor, your initial experience with FINANCIAL POSITION. Calculate amount you have to spend on personal money will be managed by profession investing should be successful. uses, such as vacations and gifts, or to your net worth by adding up all of your als. However, you should know such MON assets (value of your home, personal invest. things as the fund's performance over John Dudley is a financial advisor with Prudential i •••:: property, investments, bank accounts. the short- and long-term compared Securities. Hecan he contacted at 214-761-5141. For calories to be burned up during the blood the heart pu mps per minute), and als. If they are disciplined enough to Health & day, you must expend physical activity. lowering the heart rate. The hearts of participate in exercise on a regular basis, Fitness Therefore, if your caloric intake is individuals who exercise regularly then they are disciplined enough to take greater than your physical activity, you pump more blood per stroke at a slow on responsibilities. This may be a per Tyrone Caldwell will gain weight; but if your physical er rate than their sedentary counter son who could become a life-long activity is greater than the calories con parts. This saves the heart from being friend, or a business partner. The mes sumed, you will lose weight Now, overworked unnecessarily, actually sage is clear. We need physical exercise problems begin with the many foods we adding years to your life and life to your to maintain a healthy life. Your heart, eat that are high in calories and very low years. '- lungs, muscles, bones, joints, and psy in nutritional value. Many people have There has been a great deal of che will all benefit a hard time maintaining an ideal body research done on the correlation - •-- --•- "'• ;•; • - •-• MON weight because of their low amount of between obesity and cardiovascular dis ,'• Let's take a look at the problem Tyrone Caldwell is a certified personal trainer in the most of us have with weight control. A day-to-day physical activity. The result ease. Your chances for having diabetes, Dallas/Fort Worth area and the founder of Bodies in 'Ut. person,s body weight is determined by is an increase in body weight (fat). strokes and cancers are increased when Motion, which provides one-on-one and group person what he or she eat (calories consumed), Obese people have a tendency to partic you are overweight By increasing your al training. For more infonnalion call 817-457-1527. versus how much food (calories) his or ipate less in social events and physical physical activity, the probability of her body bums up. So, the more food activity. Regular exercise increases the developing such diseases is greatly you eat, the more calories you consume. amount of calories expended and helps decreased. Anotherimportant benefit of But all foods are not created equal. For decrease excess body weight. regular exercise is the increased energy. 'IWM example, fats have more calories than We now know that regularexercis e level one receives. Exercise will have an carbohydrates and proteins, helps to reduceth e chahce of cardiovas effect on the mind as well as the body; ij The number of calories a person cular (heart) disease. Cardiovascular fit this goes a long way in helping one's f bums up during the day depends on ness is usually low in individuab who outlook on life. ' 'J a that person's metabolism and physical lead a sedentary lifestyle. Cardiovascu Finally, exerdse on a regular basis activity. Metabolism is simply the rate lar fitness means "the ability to carry out is an excellent way to meet positive peo by which food is broken down in the daily tasks with vigor and alertness ple — people who have a common body to maintain basic physiological without undue fatigue and with ample interest of developing a healthy mind processes, such as thinking, breathing, energy to engage in leisure-time pur and body, people who have a common (Your ad would be seen by heart rate, digestion and body (muscle) suits, and to meet the above-average respect for each other, since they realize our.50,000 readers!). activity at rest. Everyone's metabolism physical stress encountered in emer that they are all tiying to achieve a sim rate is different but, under normal con gency situations/ Exercise will train the ilar goal of improving their health. After heart to respond to stress conditions by all, those who care enough to take care Call 214-905-3260 ditions, one's metabolic rate can be for information " maintained with very low caloric intake. increasing cardiac output (amount of of themselves are concerned individu