Volume XXX, Number XIX June 4-10, 2020 An atypical crisis in the Black church

- See Page 3 Using the doctor’s online portal Visit us online at www.northdallasgazette.com - See Page 4 National unrest Huge donation made for reaches Dallas streets COVID relief - See Page 5 By David Wilfong NDG Contributing Writer Pandemic

The death of an African American inspires Val’s detained by police in Minneapolis has sent shockwaves around the career choice country; indeed, around the world. On May 25, George Floyd was - See Page 6 apprehended by police after be- ing accused of passing a counter- Hinojosa feit bill. In the minutes following, videos surfacing on the Internet speaks on showed Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin pressing his knee against Floyd killing the neck of an already-handcuffed Floyd for more than eight minutes. - See Page 6 Subsequently, according to autopsy reports, Floyd went into cardiac ar- Music legends rest and died. Protesters in Minneapolis react to the killing of an African American man at the hands come together There were immediate calls for of police. By the weekend, the protests had turned violent here in Dallas. justice, and legal action to be taken (Photo: FibonacciBlueFlickr) for local kids against Chauvin and oher officers cendiary tactics should be used by a cop; if it were just another person involved. any police department in the United killing someone in the street, as- - See Page 9 “As a former prosecutor and at- States.” phyxiating them, there’d already be torney for 40 years, I believe there is The sentiment was shared across an arrest. You’ll have to ask Minne- IAC to reopen ample evidence for those officers in- the political spectrum. Former U.S. sota why it takes that long to process volved in this incident to be charged Rep. and Fox political commentator a video. It’s pretty clear to me.” galleries on and for the case to proceed through Trey Gowdy, also a former pros- As the public waited for the jus- the justice system,” said Texas Sen. ecutor and known for his staunchly tice system to take action, protests July 1 Royce West. “Policing in America conservative stances,was unequivo- began hitting the streets of Minne- today has its challenges. We cannot cal in his assessment as well. apolis. Solidarity demonstrations - See Page 10 continue to bring harm to innocent “It may not have been premeditat- then began popping up in other people, continue to exercise biased ed,” Gowdy said. “Ok, take murder major U.S. cities; and by last week Sister Tarpley: behavior, or continue to encounter one off; but it’s either murder two or there were demonstrators outside incidents of excessive use of force murder three, and I can tell you in the U.S. embassies in London and Making resulting in the killing of unarmed South Carolina somebody would al- judgements and non-threatening human beings. ready be arrested. And if he weren’t See UNREST, Page 8 There is no reason violent and in- - See Page 15 Inside... See Page 2 People In The News... People In the News ...... 2 Op/Ed ...... 3 Health ...... 4 Community ...... 5 Education ...... 6 Irving / Carrollton / Plano ...... 7 City Briefs ...... 8 Entertainment ...... 9-10 Oprah Winfrey Darnisha Harrison Janet Antwi, PhD Marketplace ...... 11-12 Career / Obituaries ...... 13 NDG Quote of the Week: ”Whatever we believe about ourselves and our ability comes true for us.” Church Directory ...... 14-15 — Susan L. Taylor NDG Book Review ...... 16 People in the News www.NorthDallasGazette.com fish. I just need some fish away. Even when the virus million to Live Healthy In Baltimore, where she Oprah Winfrey today!” is gone, the devastation left Chicago, which provides once worked, Winfrey is By Stacy M. Brown Winfrey made sure that by people not being able to immediate support to se- donating money to Liv- NNPA Senior Correspondent there was plenty of “fish” work for months who were niors and high-risk resi- ing Classrooms Founda- in the places she’s called holding on paycheck to dents affected by the coro- tion and Center for Urban During a recent virtual home. Through the Oprah paycheck, who have used navirus. Families. Winfrey also said address to the class of 2020 Winfrey Charitable Foun- up their savings — people She gave $2 million to she’s giving $115,000 to college graduates, Oprah dation, the OWN Network are going to be in need,” Nashville Nurtures, a col- the Boys and Girls Club of boss announced she was Winfrey told the Associ- Winfrey spoke of the need laboration with Mount Zion East Mississippi. donating $12 million to ated Press. to provide for those im- Baptist Church and Tennes- “I want to be able to pacted by the coronavirus organizations dedicated “So, my thing is, look in see State University (TSU). reach people who have pandemic. to helping underserved your own neighborhood, Winfrey graduated from been incarcerated and are “What this pandemic communities in Chicago, in your own backyard to TSU and began her career coming out of prison,” has done is made me think Baltimore, Nashville, Mil- see how you can serve and in Nashville. She later lived Winfrey noted. about giving differently. teach people to fish. But waukee and Kosciusko, where your service is most in Milwaukee, where she “I want to reach moth- How I give and who’s on sometimes people just need Mississippi. essential. That is the real announced a $100,000 gift ers of domestic violence. the receiving end of that, fish and a piece of bread,” Born in Kosciusko, Win- essential work, I think, for and how do you do that in the media mogul stated. frey has lived in each of the to SaintA and the Nia Imani I want to reach people. I people of means.” such a way that sustains “Sometimes you need some cities where she’s donating Family, Inc., which assists want to feed people. I want Of the $12 million do- people? I’ve ultimately fish, OK? Sometimes you money. those in need of housing to help people get access to always believed that you don’t have time to learn to “This thing is not going nations, Winfrey gave $5 and mental health care. testing.

forms to develop antiviral tial to be a broad solution to supportive at fast-tracking for in-silico identification Darnisha Harrison drugs. address the COVID-19 pan- review every step of the of prior-approved chemi- By Stacy M. Brown The drug that shows so demic and, specifically, the way, and that is true around cal compounds blocking NNPA Senior Correspondent much promise has been near 80 percent of coronavi- the world,” Harrison told the CoV proteins, spike S labeled ENU200, a repur- rus cases that are asymptom- WBRZ-TV in Baton Rouge. glycoprotein and Mpro. A The novel coronavirus posed, patent-pending, and atic, mild to moderate,” said “We anticipate the clini- Mpro is a key CoV enzyme. has ravaged most of the orally deliverable antiviral Harrison. “Key to ENU200 cal trials could start within The results suggest the globe, but in the U.S., Af- drug that was previously is its target of two proteins 90 days. The clinical trial it- use of ENU200 as a cur- rican Americans and other approved by the U.S. Food on the SARS-CoV-2 virus self could take a month. We rent, viable treatment for communities of color have and Drug Administration that interfere with the vi- feel quite optimistic that in COVID-19 and other CoV disproportionately born the (FDA) for a different indi- rus’ ability to enter healthy the 120-day window, when infections, Harrison stated. lethal impact of the pan- cation. The development of cells and its replication. our clinical material would “ENU200 blocks the S gly- demic. ENU200, as a therapeutic, Additionally, unlike other be ready, we could have a coprotein of CoV, which Darnisha Harrison, a is targeted to treat the up to COVID-19 drugs in devel- drug that could be safe and is responsible for host cell Louisiana State Univer- show promise. If successful, 80% of asymptomatic, mild opment, which must be ad- effective at treating CO- attachment and mediating sity grad and founder and her scientists’ solution could to moderate cases of COV- ministered via injection or VID-19.” host cell membrane and vi- CEO of Georgia-based En- be instrumental in blocking ID-19 viral infections. intravenously under the care In a statement posted on ral membrane fusion during naid Therapeutics, says that the continued spread of CO- “Our science strongly of a physician, ENU200 can the company’s website on infection.” scientists working for her VID-19. suggests that ENU200, a re- be administered orally, thus Monday, April 27, Harrison “The in-silico predictions company are developing a Ennaid Therapeutics uses purposed drug with a well- enabling in-home treatment noted that the rationale for hint that ENU200 matches established clinical and for COVID-19 infections.” developing ENU200 arose drug-based therapy whose artificial intelligence (AI)- See HARRISON, Page 4 laboratory tests continue to based drug discovery plat- safety profile, has the poten- “The FDA has been very from a bioinformatic search

“I wanted to support an HIV disease progression; Janet Antwi, PhD underserved population to and international nutrition Ten years ago, Janet take advantage of opportu- and health in community Antwi boarded a one-way nities and build careers to and clinical settings. flight from Ghana to the solve the major issues that “My goal is to instill and U.S. to accomplish her face our society, which are get the best out of my stu- dream of pursuing knowl- in line with the core val- dents — professionally, in- edge, gaining skills, and ues of PVAMU’s strategic tellectually, and morally,” achieving high-level pro- plan,” Antwi said. “I was she said. “I hope my stu- fessional experience. also attracted to the mission dents realize that learning “I wanted the quality and and vision of the College is a lifetime achievement rigor that this country’s ed- of Agriculture and Human and that they feel safe to ucational opportunities pro- Sciences, as its land-grant learn and share ideas with vide, and I hoped to serve status offers several oppor- confidence so they can ex- as a role model for other tunities for collaboration cel. It is important to me minority students that they building their careers, is in- and grant seeking, aligning that students gain curiosity can also succeed,” Antwi credibly fulfilling.” with my research agenda.” and take ownership of their said. “My love and enthusi- Antwi, who joined Prai- Antwi’s research inter- learning to gain a deeper asm for seeking knowledge rie View A&M Univer- ests include nutrition and understanding of the con- and sharing what I obtain sity (PVAMU) in January physical activity in obesity tent.” with others forms the basis 2019, serves as an assistant for low-income and under- Antwi says her favorite of my desire to teach. Also, professor of nutrition and served populations; Type part of teaching is engaging the joy of seeing students dietetics. Her interest in 2 diabetes and metabolic students in hands-on expe- obtain competencies and minority student education syndrome; the impact of riences through activities, achieve their purpose, both and excellence drew her to dietary supplements and such as a flip classroom and in my classes or through PVAMU. antioxidant compounds on student-led active learning.

2 | June 4-10, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Op-Ed The Black church faces

P.O. Box 763866 - Dallas, Texas 75736-3866 Phone: 972-432-5219 - Fax: 972-509-9058 an atypical crisis Lisa Olivia Fitch ated, Holmes stated that the ganization, but we must see lowed following the guide- “Do what you say you are Editor in Chief Black church has histori- the opportunities as well,” lines. All other in-person going to do ... when you say Our Weekly News cally been centered to meet she said. “Like being able to gatherings are prohibited. you are going to do it.” the community’s needs in a use things like zoom, Face- Worship service must be If a Tsunami happens on variety of ways. book and telephone trees, live-streamed, recorded, Publisher’s Office: the other side of the world, “Often, Blacks could not where members are calling or taped. Baptisms, infant [email protected] some may be unaware and access governmental ser- at least two other members dedications, bar and bat unaffected. Others may vices,” Holmes said. “The per day. Those people are mitzvahs, and confirma- Sales Department: hear the news and be aware church was the entity in the interacting with people they tions must be postponed. of the disaster, but still be black community that met hadn’t interacted with in the When feasible, ceremonial [email protected] unaffected. Still others may the needs of the oppressed.” sanctuary.” gatherings can be conduct- 972-509-9049 be aware and only incon- After slavery and during Additionally, persons ed virtually. venienced by the tsunami, the civil rights era and be- who already had difficulties Cemeteries and crema- Editorial Department: cancelling plans to visit that yond, Black churches gave surviving day-to-day before toriums are able to provide [email protected] part of the world. rise to community business- the crisis, may have those direct burials and cremation But then there are those es, schools, banks insurance difficulties exacerbated, services but without a gath- Online: affected by the crisis and companies and the like. Holmes explained. ering of people. Immediate www.NorthDallasGazette.com those who are deeply im- “Black churches were “Because their equilibri- family members who live www.twitter.com/NDGEditor pacted. Relatives are lost, ‘one-stop shops’ because um is thrown off, they can’t together and a faith leader homes are lost, friends are other means of access to usually find a way of cop- may gather in person at a www.facebook.com/NorthDallasGazette lost, income is lost. Dur- community services were ing and dealing with these cemetery but are encour- www.pinterest.com/NDallasGazette ing the coronavirus crisis, off limits,” Holmes said. new feelings,” she said. aged to reach out directly www.instagram.com/NorthDallasGazette essentially everyone in the Holmes pointed to a re- “It’s important for us in the to the funeral home to un- entire world has been af- cent Pew Research Center faith community to pay at- derstand specific protocols STAFF fected. study that concluded that tention to things we might and whether they provide Chairman Emeritus Religious / Marketing Editor Blacks in the U.S. have Blacks still have close ties see.” livestream services. Memo- Jim Bochum Shirley Demus Tarpley been disproportionately af- to churches, as 47 percent Holmes explained that rial services should be post- 1933-2009 (“Sister Tarpley”) fected during the pandemic. of Black adults surveyed even though church lead- poned and can be scheduled Although African Ameri- said that they attended reli- ers are not face-to-face for a later date. NDG Senior Columnist Published by cans only compose 6 per- gious services, compared to with members, they should “Faith leaders clearly Ed Gray Minority Opportunity News, Inc. cent of the population in the 39 percent of Latinx and 34 still be on the watch — via have a key role to play in Contributing Writers state of California, Blacks percent of Whites. phone calls or internet ser- offering comfort and care Interim Editor Tiffany Gilbert comprise 10.6 percent of An additional Pew poll vices — for any signs of to Los Angeles County at David Wilfong Jackie Hardy the COVID-19 deaths. This showed that 43 percent of abuse that may be triggered a time when illness, isola- Angela Loston has been attributed to the Black adults say they look by the current stay-at-home tion and economic hardship Community Marketing Jacquinette Murphy fact that a number of Blacks to their religion for guid- order. come together to burden so Nadina Davis Dwain Price have underlying and some- ance on right and wrong. “Does the child have on a many residents and com- Terri Schlichenmeyer times untreated conditions “It speaks to the power turtleneck shirt when it’s 80 munities,” the department Production David Wilfong — cardiovascular disease, of the pulpit,” Holmes degrees outside?” Holmes writes in its “Guidance David Wilfong hypertension, diabetes, etc. said. “It’s important for the asked. “Are the parents for Faith-Based Organiza- — which compound prob- church to have accurate in- yelling at the kids in the tions” piece. “We ask for NDG Obituary Dept. lems, when paired with the formation to keep their con- background? These indi- your support and leader- Vicky Richardson-Stewart coronavirus. gregations safe. How are viduals don’t feel that the ship in helping us mitigate VP of Operations “Some of us are only two those individuals who visit safer at home order accu- those burdens by reducing degrees away from a COV- the pews one, two, or three rately describes their situa- the spread of COVID-19, ID death — we know some- times a week impacted?” tion.” assuring optimal care for one who knows someone,” “They are looking to you Holmes attends debrief- those who become ill, and said Dr. Erica Holmes, to help them understand,” ing meetings with the speeding community recov- executive director of the Holmes said. “Maybe they County Department of Pub- ery.” Champion Counseling Cen- need to hear that the gov- lic Health each Thursday. Holmes encouraged her ter at Faithful Central Bible ernor of California said it’s The Los Angeles Coun- fellow church leaders to Church. “The church is now not safe yet, so sit back. You ty Department of Public speak life into the current being called back into the must be able to address the Health has guidelines for situation. role of meeting the needs of realities of life right now.” faith-based communities at “The parishioners need the entire church body.” Holmes also noted a sil- http://ph.lacounty.gov/me- to hear how the church is During a recent meet- ver lining, in that the crisis dia/Coronavirus/Guidance- planning for the future,” ing organized by Anchor brought technology to some FaithBasedOrgsEnglish. Holmes said. “What is our of Hope Ministries, a local, churches. pdf. next step? How are we go- North Dallas Gazette assumes no responsibility faith-based nonprofit assist- “With this pandemic, Limited attendance at fu- ing to address the ‘new nor- for unsolicited material and reserves the right to ing the formerly incarcer- there has been a major reor- nerals and weddings is al- mal.’” edit and make appropriate revisions. The North Dallas Gazette, formerly Minority Opportunity News, was founded in July 1991, by Mr. Jim Bochum and Mr. Thurman R. Jones. North Dallas Gazette is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Minority Opportunity News, Inc.

For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com June 4-10, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette | 3 Health www.NorthDallasGazette.com UT Study: Patients who use doctors’ online portals stay healthier (UT AUSTIN) Coincid- training, and the research- found that those engag- interest of hospitals and ing with calls to #stayhome ers wondered whether it ing with the portal were insurance companies to and #stayhealthy comes was worth the expense in 3.2% less likely to visit the get patients on board, and some new advice: #stay- terms of patients’ long-term emergency room, and those mobile technologies may connected with your doc- health. who were hospitalized had be key, especially in light tor through online patient They partnered with shorter stays, by about 11%. of the current pandemic. portals. UT Southwestern Medical Importantly, readmission Providers have already be- People who engage Center in Dallas to study rates — meaning a patient gun offering patients free with health care providers patient portal logs for 3,266 is hospitalized more than health-tracking accesso- through online patient por- patients with congestive once in a 30-day period ries as an incentive to keep tals spend less time in the heart failure over a 12-year — were about 2% lower in touch with their health hospital, cutting medical period, noting which portal among users of patient por- team, improve care coordi-

costs, according to a new UT - Austin features the patients used tals. The Centers for Medi- nation, and drive change. study published in the June hospitalized, need emer- mation systems is a good and how much time they care & Medicaid Services “It’s clear that when pa- 2020 issue of MIS Quar- gency care or be readmit- predictor of future patient spent engaging with them. uses these rates to bench- tients are able to engage terly. ted. They also had shorter behaviors and health out- On average, those who mark hospitals against their more effectively with their In the first large-scale, hospital stays. comes.” effectively used the portals local peers, so hospitals providers about their health longitudinal analysis to “The study is good news Through portals, patients were 2% to 4% less likely with lower readmission status, it helps to create the explore how use of patient for hospitals and patients can request medication re- to be hospitalized, which rates avoid significant fi- lifestyle improvements that portals affects individual alike,” said lead researcher fills, view lab results and translates to thousands of nancial penalties. lead to better health out- health outcomes, research- Indranil Bardhan, professor X-rays, track and update patients for even a medi- Bardhan said it is in the comes,” Bardhan said. ers at The University of of information, risk and op- medical history and secure- um-sized hospital — and Texas at Austin found that erations management in UT ly email physicians. at $30,000 per patient, a patients with chronic dis- Austin’s McCombs School These conveniences car- significant savings for the ease who used the technol- of Business. “Effective ry a hefty price tag for hos- system. ogy were less likely to be use of patient health infor- pitals in human capital and The researchers also

“Currently, we have in market by treating patients HARRISON, from Page 2 vitro and in vivo data sup- with COVID-19 in a Phase porting ENU200’s inhibi- 3 in-home, self-dosing clin- the receptor-binding domain within density functional tion of a viral protease in ical trial of patients with as- (RDB) by simultaneously theory (DFT) methods. a different viral infection. ymptomatic, mild to mod- blocking the key residues • The resulting refined Both viruses are RNA vi- erate coronavirus infections for binding to ACE2, e.g., structures were next imple- ruses. We think it is note- utilizing their iClickCare®️ Gln493 and Asn501. This mented in blind docking worthy to mention as proof secure clinical reporting function is key to the viral calculations, an approach that ENU200 is indeed an software service to monitor life cycle and a major tar- that allows to scan the antiviral,” she stated. the in-home trials. get for antiviral drugs, such whole protein surface in Since ENU200 has a “ENU200 would also as ENU200 and vaccines,” the search of main binding well-tolerated safety pro- reduce worldwide fear and said Harrison. pockets. file, Ennaid is confident that allow continued economic All available data demon- • Only the best poses are being allowed to treat the and operational develop- strate that Mpros are largely retained for the analysis, so up to 80 percent asymptom- ment worldwide. ENU200 conserved structures, Har- that the provided structures atic, mild/moderate cases of can mitigate COVID-19 rison added. “The combina- correspond to the drug-tar- COVID-19 infections will and may even cure corona- tion of such unique features get interaction with the larg- reduce COVID-19 viral virus,” she said. reveals that ENU200 blocks est affinity. shedding and severity, Har- COVID-19 and other coro- Harrison said in vitro rison noted. navirus action by specifical- work is now being com- Ennaid believes it can ly targeting the Mpro active pleted. quickly bring ENU200 to site. Before showing specif- ic blocking/antiviral activ- ity against S glycoprotein and Mpro of COVID-19, ENU200 had previously shown protease inhibition of a different virus, indicat- ing that ENU200 interacts with two targets.” The in-silico drug discov- ery platform applied state- of-the-art codes by combin- ing virus targets and a wide range of libraries of com- pounds, Harrison added. Computational steps in- clude: • A first geometrical and electronic optimization of the drug-candidates based on quantum chemistry 4 | June 4-10, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Community $35,000 in donations for COVID-19 relief to be awarded by the Mid-Cities (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated The Mid-Cities (TX) needs including funding Chapter of The Links, Incor- cleaning supplies and paper porated, in rapid response to products, facility improve- escalating community needs ments to make families due to the coronavirus, will more comfortable in small provide $35,000 in grants spaces, and for additional and donations to address accommodations as needed COVID-19 specific issues. in response to increased The Chapter is giving demands brought on by the 35 for 35, $35,000 in com- public health crisis. memoration of the 35th • Irving Cares - Cares Anniversary of the Mid- continues a longstanding Cities (TX) Chapter of The partnership of financial sup- Links, Incorporated, which port. Specifically, the grant was recognized on April 20, funds will help provide 2020. food, Chapter president, Caro- Assistance for Irving lyn Roberson, shares her Residents to Address a Fi- On hand to celebrate the fund-raising accomplishment were Links memers; (Front Row, Left to Right) Sandra Stewart, Veronica Spencer-Aus- thoughts on taking action tin, Lisa Ross, Sherel Riley, Charda Greene, Carolyn Roberson (Chapter President), Jennifer Stimpson, PhD., Marnese Barksdale Elder, Laura nancial Crisis in saying “This pandemic is Rodgers, Sue Gainer, Rosalind Bell, The Honorable Brenda Hull Thompson, Alice Davis, (Second Row) Carol Huntley Little, Marilyn Evans, The Mid-Cities Links’ ravishing our communities, Lauren McDonald, MD, Michelle Thomas, Kimberly Powell, Brenda Raney, Angela Ross, Terri Croxton, Marcia Page (Western Area Treasurer) $10,000 grant to Irving thus it’s imperative to make and Claudia Coleman. (Courtesy photo) rent subsidy, job, utilities an impact now. The $30,000 19 crisis. Additionally, we The Mid-Cities (TX) lence Emergency Shelter, Ir- child abuse. The Mid-Cit- and prescription assistance in grants have been desig- are committed to disburs- Chapter of The Links, Incor- ving and Grand Prairie, TX ies Links’ $10,000 grant to for those affected by CO- nated for three organizations ing another $5,000 in CO- porated COVID-19 Relief Global experts are re- Brighter Tomorrows is part VID-19. that are on the front lines in VID-19 specific funding Grants have been awarded porting that the coronavirus of an ongoing relationship The coronavirus’ eco- supporting individuals and throughout the year to rap- to: and the need to shelter in of financial and volunteer nomic impact is devastating idly respond to community • Brighter Tomorrows place has driven an increase families currently facing assistance. The grant will be See LINKS, Page 14 trauma due to the COVID- needs as they arise.” - Domestic and Sexual Vio- in domestic violence and used for COVID-19 related NAACP launches #WeAreDoneDying campaign WASHINGTON, DC – Americans is devastating. by demanding action from son, president and CEO, are offered as disposable for icans are facing the brunt of The NAACP, the nation’s The campaign is a Call- their state’s elected officials NAACP. “These issues are poor decisions by this Ad- this virus. The numbers con- foremost social justice orga- to-Action and highlights the on issues such as healthcare, compounded by the lack of ministration.” tinue to rise each day while nization, has launched a cam- NAACP’s policy interests education, criminal justice, strong leadership from the As the incidence of CO- states reopen non-essential paign entitled #WeAreDone- and supported legislation economic justice, and voting White House. In the absence VID-19 cases and deaths businesses with little to no Dying, aimed at exposing for African Americans and rights. of adequate guidance, Black rise, the Black community is evidence that the country is the inequities embedded into people of color, a large de- “With crumbling eco- lives are adversely affected. experiencing the worst out- ready. the American healthcare sys- mographic that is often left nomic infrastructure, our We will no longer stand idle comes. With more confirmed Learn how you can take tem and the country at large. out of recovery effort con- community members face as our people suffer discrimi- cases and deaths than any action with the campaign by From COVID-19 to running versations. The integrated tough choices as access to nation, marginalization, and other country, African Amer- visiting naacp.org. while Black in America, the and interactive content will food, good jobs, and a qual- abuse faced by people of create actionable steps for ity education slips further color, particularly African people to feel empowered away,” said Derrick John- Charles E. Whitaker, Jr. Foundation hosts second Gun Violence Awareness Scholarship event The Charles E. Whita- event was orchestrated by Bria Whitaker said. ker, Jr. Foundation will his daughter, Bria Whitaker, If you are interested in host its second Gun Vio- to honor his legacy and stop attending, tickets are now lence Awareness Scholar- the gun violence in Dallas available on Eventbrite and ship event on Saturday, that has increased tremen- the event is free. We are ac- June 13th, 2020 from 8:30 dously within the last year. cepting sponsors and dona- AM- 12PM. The location is “I created this event to tions for this year’s event Zeiger Park- 400 Eagle Dr., provide a safe space to ini- as well. A portion of the Desoto,TX, 75115. tiate conversations on what ticket sales will go towards The foundation was es- can be done to prevent gun a scholarship that will be tablished in loving memory violence in the community awarded to one college stu- of Charles E. Whitaker Jr., a and get people engaged in dent selected by the Charles Dallas Firefighter who was more positive activities,” E. Whitaker, Jr. Foundation killed in 2008 due to a sense- Creative Director, Stylist scholarship committee this less act of violence. This and Menswear Designer summer. For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com June 4-10, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette | 5 Education www.NorthDallasGazette.com Pandemic inspires Adamson valedictorian to pursue calling as a nurse By Nina Lakhiani she taught me the value for my class, I’ve been able we are just happy to make Inside Dallas ISD and power a textbook can to reiterate my gratitude our parents proud and hope have.” for the countless sacrifices to give them the life they For as long as Adamson Calixto is a first-gener- my mom has made,” Ca- deserve when we get old- High School senior Elias ation high school gradu- lixto said. “As for many er,” he said. Calixto can remember, edu- ate and valedictorian of immigrant parents, they Calixto plans to pursue cation has always been his his class at Adamson High just want to give their kids a career in nursing this main focus in life. While School. Ever since he re- something more.” fall and says witnessing so some students prioritized ceived a ranking of number Although this graduation many people choosing to friends or other interests, one during his sophomore experience wasn’t exactly risk their lives every day Calixto prioritized text- year, Calixto realized that what he had envisioned, to help others during the books. the sacrifices his mother Calixto credits his family pandemic has inspired him “My parents came to this made to ensure he and his for helping him realize that more than ever to follow country with nothing but sister received opportuni- his hard work has already his calling as a nurse. the clothes on their backs,” ties she never had were a paid off with a full-ride “If there was ever an op- Calixto said. “My mom big stepping stone to his offer to the University of portunity to put myself on Adamson Valedictorian Elias Calixto says the COVID-19 pandemic knows from experience the accomplishments. Texas at Austin. the front lines, I would,” he has inspired him to pursue a career in healthcare as a nurse. importance of education, “Being the valedictorian “At the end of the day, said. (Photo: Dallas ISD) Superintendent weighs in on George Floyd killing By Michael Hinojosa berate across the nation, Our students and families lationships between white, Equity Office will launch and mental health support, Superintendent sparking protests and un- are among those who have black and brown com- a series of community con- I ask the staff, city leaders Dallas ISD rest. This clear display of taken to the streets of Dal- munities and institutions versations that will help and all residents of Dal- racial hatred has enraged las to protest these ills. We designed to serve them, redouble efforts to provide las to really listen to the The nation and our com- people young and old, join with them in declar- including the police and services that create agency voices of our young people munity are reeling in the black, brown and white. It ing that the status quo of even schools. The scope and change lives. We en- and their parents and to aftermath of the killing has led to protests every- indiscriminate and violent of this disconnection is a courage the community to heed their cry for substan- of yet another unarmed where, including here in over policing of minority clarion call to our district join us in this dialogue to tive change. Together we black man. The video that Dallas, even amid a global communities is an affront leadership and the 22,000 plan the way forward. can transform Dallas from showed a white police- pandemic. to human rights that can no teachers and staff to devote As Dallas ISD continues a place of haves and have- man kneeling on George Conscience requires that longer be accepted. ourselves and all available the work to meet the needs nots to a community where Floyd’s neck until his death those in power speak out Dallas has experienced resources to rebuilding this of students with at-home life-changing opportunity is beyond shocking. These against racism and preju- its share of injustice and in- broken trust. In a few short learning, meals, uniforms, is within reach of every images continue to rever- dice and act to redress them. equity that has damaged re- days, Dallas ISD’s Racial social emotional learning family. DeSoto ISD school board president’s message on social justice By Karen Daniel shift from the segregationist I challenge us to examine makes DeSoto ISD a school Board President times in which I grew up. the dark and ugly places community knit together in DeSoto ISD I was a teenager in the within our hearts and purge the beautiful fabric of every ‘60s and remember the them from ourselves. There race and culture within our With the recent news of strife of the era. Until a few is goodness and hope in system. the unfortunate deaths of years ago, I felt that we had each and every person in While we pause in ac- George Floyd and Breonna made great strides in race this world but we have to knowledgment and lamen- Taylor, I see and hear the relations, but recent events maximize that. We have to tation of our current reality, pain and unrest of our com- have made me feel that we lean into and lead with that. I pray that we can one day munity and communities are back in the ’60s and Here, is where we will de- live in a better world where across this country. have gone nowhere at all. It velop shared understanding, today’s reality is no more, As I watch the protests, is very disheartening to me tolerance and empathy for where every child has every I see the many voices and to feel so much hatred, espe- the imbalance that exists in point of access, opportunity, perspectives of these expe- cially since I have so many this world. safety, and security regard- riences. I see human beings friends of all races. To our families in DeSo- less of race, color or creed. combining their energy and As human beings, we all to and Glenn Heights, we As the late Dr. Martin influence to better the posi- have our perspectives and stand with you. We see you. Luther King Jr. was quoted, tion and experience of Afri- experiences. My challenge We hear you. We value you. “Injustice anywhere is a can Americans in this coun- to our community is that As a diverse Board of Trust- threat to justice everywhere. try. In those crowds, I see as we continue along life’s ees, we are here to ensure We are caught in an ines- faces from every race and journey that we do so with that you have access to a capable network of mutual- walk of life, an image that respect and empathy for school system that embrac- ity, tied in a single garment Let us hear from you! poses a familiar similarity others and sensitivity for the es a culture that takes what of destiny. Whatever affects If there are any news, events or anything else in the support of civil rights experiences of those that we makes us unique and special one directly, affects all indi- we need to know about, give us an e-mail at: and equality and a dramatic ourselves may never face. and uses that as the glue that rectly.” [email protected]

6 | June 4-10, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Irving / Carrollton / Plano Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program moves forward, offering remote and onsite placements Rising Plano public high tional gap. school juniors and seniors Atmos Energy will fo- stuck at home the past cus upon Behavior Styles few months will now have which offers insight into something to look forward communication and collab- to as Mayor Harry LaRo- oration, and Outloud will siliere announces the Plano present How to Tell Your Mayor’s Summer Intern- Personal Intern Story. The ship Program will continue City of Plano Library Sys- with remote and onsite tem will dive into Navigat- placements. In its seventh ing Your Career by offering year, the “learn-and-earn” tips on selecting a career program immerses students and providing a wide array within some of the area’s of career resources, from top corporate and nonprofit Entering its 7th year, the Plano Mayor’s Summer Internship Program has provided career growth opportunities for scores of young students. occupational descriptions workplaces. (Photo; City of Plano) and video courses, to tutor- Beginning June 8, ap- Many of the interns, as- and brightest will have the Mayor LaRosiliere re- readiness topics. A host of ing and coaching. proximately 53 teens will signed to nonprofits, will opportunity to shine and ports that students will ben- business leaders will share The rigorous two-day begin remote or onsite (or support COVID-19 relief sharpen their unique skills efit from meaningful as- their expertise via telecon- session concludes with a a combination of both) in- efforts. sets, resiliency and aware- signments, exposure to top ferencing calls. “Meet Mayor Harry” Q&A ternships earning a mini- “This year’s intern class ness in a business environ- executives, participation in Capital One will present session. mum of $10 per hour work- will be trailblazers for our ment.” virtual meetings and more. two sessions – Managing A “virtual” Community ing 20-to-40 hour weeks. program. They will have He added his thanks to In preparation for their Your Money on budgeting Service Day – titled “Re- The internships run through a firsthand view of how to employers and program first day on the job, Intern and savings, and The Shift sponding to Crisis” – will Aug. 4. The interns will work in a virtual workforce sponsors “who strongly Enrichment Days will be from Teen to Co-Worker, be held June 12 giving in- follow employers’ safety for top companies and believe in this program and held virtually June 3-4 fo- which addresses profes- terns a chance to come to- requirements that include non-profits in our area,” have pivoted during these cusing on business soft sional goals, rules of pro- gether and learn how others wearing masks, social dis- said Mayor LaRosiliere. difficult times to invest in skills, personal branding, fessional etiquette and how tancing, handwashing, etc. “More than ever, our best our students.” teambuilding and work- to look beyond the genera- See MAYOR, Page 12

For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com June 4-10, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette | 7 City Briefs www.NorthDallasGazette.com Allen household. companies may take up to family and government Garland tion Army to economically Collin County families Program applications a week to begin once com- COVID-19 related costs Looking for a way to challenged families. and individuals impacted opened at 8 a.m. on June 1. pleted applications are ap- incurred from March 1 help your neighbors during The City of Garland is by COVID-19 can now The county plan provides proved. through the end of the year. these challenging times? working with its utilities apply online for hous- direct financial assistance The funds come from Details and eligibility You can help with their customers during these dif- ing and living assistance for housing, utilities, and the federal Coronavirus requirements are posted on utility bills by contributing ficult times. Although we groceries, with a maximum Aid, Relief and Economic are not currently discon- grants, part of the Collin the county’s Collin CARES to Provide Aid in Dollars CARES recovery plan of four months of eligibil- Security (CARES) Act, (PAID). The option to con- necting for non-payment, webpage, www.collincoun- that provides up to $2,500 ity. which sent more than $171 tribute is available on your we anticipate resuming in monthly financial as- Direct payments to lend- million in federal aid to tytx.gov, and on the City of utility bill. Funds are dis- collection-related activities sistance to each qualifying ers, landlords, and utility Collin County in relief for Allen website. tributed through the Salva- on or about June 15. District, West End, Vic- state in the United States of UNREST, from Page 1 tory Park, and Uptown. Hall America.” Berlin. While many protests behavior from a small group also said that the logistical As of press time, the were peaceful, violent inci- of people whose agendas groundwork had been put in curfew is still in effect in dents began to occur in vari- had nothing to do with hu- place to make mass arrests the downtown areas iden- ous locations. man rights or civil rights,” possible. tified by city officials. As The anger hits home Johnson said. “They ex- On Sunday night, pro- an aftereffect, DART sus- Being a major city, and ploited a collective cry for testers were peaceful, but pended all buses and trains with a past history of racial help for their own personal then entered the Margaret running into the curfewed issues of its own, there was gain by looting. They chose Hunt Hill Bridge after being areas. Hundreds of passen- no surprise that protesters to destroy things at a time warned by police that would gers were sent scrambling would take to the streets in when we should be build- be a violation of law. After on Monday evening to find Dallas too. ing each other up, and we the crowd didn’t stop and alternate routes to get home An organized protest was just can’t allow that; not in entered the bridge, arrests if their trains or bus routes scheduled on Friday with Dallas.” were made. There was a lot were cut short. both the knowledge and Johnson said he expected of the police on social media Businesses operating in cooperation of Dallas PD. more protests on Saturday following the altercations, the curfew zone are asked According to Police Chief night, and advised anyone but on Monday Chief Hall to close by 5 p.m. Residents Renee Hall, officers began planning to cause destruc- was unapologetic in her re- and essential workers need- noticing a separation of tion, violence or crime to sponse. ing to travel through the cur- protesters beginning around stay at home and not attend. “Let me be clear, I am not 8:45 to 9 p.m. Some protest- However, those words were few areas are told to carry here to make people happy,” ers began to try to access the not heeded. Saturday night proof of residency or work Hall said. “My job, and our This map, provided by the City of Dallas, shows the area where the 7 freeway to block traffic but brought a new round of credentials. job in law enforcement, is p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew is in effect. were blocked by Sheriff’s problems which by most ac- to keep this city safe. We deputies. A later shift oc- counts were worse than the curred a short time later at night before. have pledged that. We will Griffin and Young Streets, Dallas Police Chief Re- do that, and that is our goal.” when bottles and bricks be- nee Hall, who had spoken On Monday, Texas Gov- gan to be thrown at officers longside the mayor the day ernor Gregg Abbott made an and their vehicles. At that before, found herself at the appearance with the mayors time police deployed tear podium again the next day. of Dallas and Fort Worth and gas to disperse the crowd She said officers had no- vowed to use state resources and protect themselves. ticed smaller groups within to support local cities deal- Dallas Mayor Eric John- the protests acting “strate- ing with actions which go son addressed the issue at gically” and reacting to the above and beyond the level a press conference prior to movements of the police. of “peaceful protests.” He attending a family funeral “What we realize now, is said the state was deploying on May 30, calling for calm that this is no longer people additional law enforcement and peace in the city. protesting,” Hall said. “We personnel to the area to re- “Last night we saw a very all agree that our hearts go inforce local police. He also large, peaceful demonstra- out to the Floyd family. said people were coming tion that reflected the Dallas But this is not what we’re in from out of the area, and that I know as a native son dealing with. We are deal- even out of the state to take of this city,” Johnson said. ing with individuals who advantage of local unrest. “Those protests gave voice are vandalizing property, “We are up to the task of to the many people of color attempting to injure police doing both correcting injus- in this country who have officers, and the protesters tices and restoring safety in long felt frustration and pain who are peacefully protest- our communities,” Abbott that I not only understand, ing, putting their safety and said. “What I have seen as but that I share. And I re- lives at risk as well. This governor, is that Texans spect those folks who came will not be tolerated in our can overcome any chal- out last night for seeping out city.” lenge. We can put an end and calling for justice in the At that time, Hall an- to the violence that is grip- memory of George Floyd.” nounced the implementa- ping our cities. We can rem- Johnson said the outrage tion of a curfew aimed at edy the injustices that have over Floyd’s death was jus- quelling the disruptions. plagued African American tified, and added tha police The curfew runs from 7 and other minority commu- officers in Dallas and all p.m. until 6 a.m. in key ar- nities in Texas. And we will over the country shared in eas and would be in effect, seize this moment, to bridge the condemnation of the “for the next several days.” the divides that exist in our acts which led to his death. The curfew extends to Deep state, so that we can and we “But we also, unfortu- Ellum, Farmers Market, The will keep Texas the greatest nately, saw some reckless Cedars, Central Business 8 | June 4-10, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Entertainment Two widely divergent music legends come together to feed kids in Arlington In a time of discontent artists Warrant, he also per- and division, two beloved fromed with Lynch Mob artists will meet for the first and The End Machine. time to do something spe- Sir Earl Toon is the for- cial for students in need. mer keyboardist, vocalist, Together they will provide and writer for multiplati- meals with the African num artists Kool & the American Peace Officers Gang. Association of Arlington The event features a free so that no youth in the area hot meal giveaway provid- go hungry that day. Rob- ed by the African American ert Mason of Warrant will Peace Officers Association be in town to headline the of Arlington to students un- Rockin’ the Red Carpet der the age of 18 (students event at 1010 Collins Event Robert Mason has been the lead singer of multi platinum rock band must be present to receive Warrant for 12 years. He will be in attendance at the Arlington event Center that night and Toon before taking the stage at “Rocking the Red Carpet” on Saturday. the meal) is now a local after being (Photo: Jennifer Hughes / Courtesy) The giveaway will take displaced by Hurricane Ka- place at the Anderson Ele- riers and builds bridges it’s people feel a little better trina in New Orleans and is mentary School parking lot a universal language that about life, I’m sure he feels a staple in the local chari- (1101 Timberlake Drive, everyone understands,” the same.” table events scene. Arlington, TX 76010) on Mason said. “I’m proud to Mason was not only the Mason has been the lead Saturday, June 6th, 2020 Sir Earl Toon was a member of the “classic era” of Kool & the Gang. stand with Sir Earl and help vocalist for multi-platinum singer of multi platinum He has relocated to DFW after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. rock band Warrant for 12 and is a regular at local charity events. (Courtesy photo) years following the un- rent member of the all-star and “Cherish.” The band timely death of original group The End Machine has sold over 75 million lead singer Jani Lane and with members of multiplat- albums and is part of the lead the rest of the origi- inum groups Dokken and Grammy Hall of Fame and nal members to the release Foreigner. has a star on the Hollywood of 2011’s Rockaholic and Toon was a member of Walk of Fame. Toon owns the critically-acclaimed al- the “classic era” of Kool & YMO Enterprises and runs bum Louder Harder Faster the Gang and co-wrote the the charitable annual event in 2017. He also fronted hits “Celebration,” “Ladies Give A Kid A Coat. Lynch Mob and is a cur- Night,” “Get Down On It,” “Music breaks down bar-

For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com June 4-10, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette | 9 Entertainment Too! To advertise your upcoming entertainment event contact [email protected] Irving Arts Center slated to reopen galleries on July 1 People have been locked ticularly, how we can make vice from health care pro- of the offerings of the Irving inside their home for count- a visit to Irving Arts Cen- fessionals and the CDC, Arts Center, and while the less weeks now, and looking ter safe and rewarding for following the guidance of staff is looking forward to forward to the time when visitors and patrons,” said Dallas County officials, and allowing guests to return for they can once again saun- Executive Driector Todd collaborating with indus- viewing, many of the other ter through the community Hawkins. “Our team is ex- try leaders and our peers at programs at the center are and stop in at various places ploring everything: new en- similar facilities,” Hawkins still on hold. of local interest. Museums trance and exit procedures, said. “We are reviewing best “When will the theatres and art galleries have been masks and hand sanitizers practices, speaking with our reopen? I can’t answer that particularly hit by the CO- for our staff and patrons, clients and surveying our just yet,” Hawkins said. VID-19 shutdowns, and thorough and frequent patrons. When will we be “But please know that the smaller venues have par- cleaning of all surfaces, and ready? When will this all be safety of our audiences, our ticularly missed their guests. ways to put protocols in put into action? staff and the performers that But the Irving Arts Center is place that protect us all and “I am happy to say that make the music, dance and beginning to see some light still allow visitors to experi- the galleries will re-open on drama happen are of para- at the end of the tunnel, and ence and connect to art in a July 1 with an attendance mount importance to us. We is planning to open their satisfying way.” limit of 25 percent and so- have plans in place and once doors to the public again on Of course, this is not a cial distancing protocols large gatherings can resume July 1. full-fledged reopening, and in place. While there are safely, we will be ready!” “As a staff, we have been the risks involved with the virtual tours of many of The Irving Arts Center spending a lot of time think- coronavirus are not com- the exhibits on the website, is located at 3333 North ing about the future – what pletely gone. So there will there is nothing like seeing MacArthur Blvd. in Ir- it will be like, how we can be some considerations in the work ‘up close and per- ving. More information Though not operating at 100 percent of its normal fare, the Irving find some version of post- how the facility will operate. sonal’.” can be found at www.irvin- Arts Center will be reopening its galleries to the public on July 1. pandemic normal – and par- “We are reviewing ad- The galleries are only part gartscenter.com. (Photo: Irving Arts Center) Apple Music launches Africa Now Radio hosted by DJ and Curator Cuppy Apple Music recently African popular music “With a DJ background, Apple Music host Cuppy. the world to embrace our and celebrating the biggest announced its new show which fuse traditional and I’m excited not only to play “There are so many rich diversity. Each and every and best sounds from across Africa Now Radio with contemporary sensibilities, music but showcase the textures and sounds in Af- week I’ll be bringing a dy- See AFRICA, Page 11 Cuppy, host of the show morphing into hybridized vast array of talented artists rica and the time is now for namic guide to discovering and Nigerian-born DJ and sonic fragments connecting cultivating the music scene curator. Africa Now Radio all corners of Africa. on the continent!” said with Cuppy, based on the recently launched Africa Now playlist will showcase the latest African sounds, be it amapiano, afrobeats, highlife, alte, house, hip- hop, afrobongo, or kuduro. Listeners will hear the lat- est and greatest African artists and new forms of

10 | June 4-10, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com Contact Marketing at 972-432-5219 for Career Opportunity Advertising Marketplace As businesses reopen, a good plan and flexibility are key By Adam Witty through the crisis. But as are the most challenging Blueprint to Build Thought they ride out the difficul- circumstances any busi- Leadership That Grows With the economy try- ties in the short-term, Wit- ness has faced in at least Business, Attracts Oppor- ing to overcome the ef- ty says, they also need to the last 50 years, Witty tunity, and Makes Competi- fects of COVID-19 and create a plan that will help says. Despite that, business tion Irrelevant, is the CEO the nation’s political un- them prosper over the long leaders and their employ- of Advantage|ForbesBooks rest, business leaders face haul. ees can’t let gloom rule (www.advantagefamily. a challenge like never be- • Be ready for the worst, their feelings and emo- com). Witty started Advan- fore as stores and offices hope for the best. With 41 tions. “When you’re go- tage in 2005 in a spare reopen and try to lure back million people who want ing through tough times,” bedroom of his home. The customers and clients. to work out of work, the he says, “it’s better to have company helps busy pro- “Even before our cur- path back to normal won’t an optimistic attitude than fessionals become the au- rent crisis, it’s always been be easy, and most people a pessimistic attitude.” thority in their field through important for businesses to are predicting the reces- “As a businessperson, publishing and market- respond to unanticipated sion will continue at least my hope is that we’ve al- ing. In 2016, Advantage changes in the market that into early 2021. “Some ready seen the bottom, launched a partnership threatened their product businesses aren’t going to and that each month going with Forbes to create For- or business model,” says be able to reopen at all, forward the economy will besBooks, a business book Adam Witty, the Forbes- and that includes big retail get better,” Witty says. publisher for top business

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For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com June 4-10, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette | 11 Marketplace II www.NorthDallasGazette.com CBC wants federal dollars to aid the Black Press By Stacy M. Brown lack of leadership as the vi- say Graham (R-SC) are he knows that President tinue to press for a financial tion campaign,” she said. NNPA Senior Correspondent rus has claimed more than trying to get certain federal Barack Obama is superior set-aside for publishers. “The way we have pack- 100,000 lives, including as judges off the bench so that to him intellectually, mor- “It’s not only discussions, aged this; we think the Congressional Black many as 40,000 black peo- the GOP can shape the judi- ally, physically, and I think and it was on our priority public education campaign Caucus Chair Karen Bass ple and the deaths of Ah- cial branch for generations that’s very troubling to list. It still is,” Bass said of should provide direct re- (D-Calif.) joined the Black maud Arbery and George to come. him,” Bass stated. efforts to assist struggling sources to black newspa- Press of America for a live Floyd. She said the Trump ad- “How dare this black African American newspa- pers, and that’s part of our interview to discuss the Arbery, an African ministration’s failure to man be better than him. per publishers financially. plan. plight of African Ameri- American Georgia resident, act and to lead during the Obama’s popularity around “The best way to come “The Census needs cans during the coronavirus was shot and killed while pandemic has damaged the world is off the charts. at it is that the CBC has to invest in our (black- pandemic. jogging by a former law America’s reputation on Trump has never been able been calling for specific owned) newspapers heav- Congresswoman Bass, enforcement officer and his the world stage and the to arrive at the same stan- intervention in areas where ily. There’s no reason the the chair of the Congressio- son. president’s obsession with dard, quality, effectiveness, COVID-19 specifically is federal government doesn’t nal Black Caucus (CBC), Floyd died after a police former President Barack honesty, moral character of killing black people,” Bass called the pandemic a officer inexplicably and ag- Obama is in large part be- Barack Obama.” do business with our news- “double-punch” to African gressively pressed his knee cause Obama was superior During the 30-minute ex- stated, adding that it’s a papers. Of the billions of Americans. into the handcuffed Minne- in every way. clusive interview, Bass said four-pronged effort. dollars they spend in ad- She also called out Presi- apolis resident’s neck. “The man [Trump] the Black Press and local “One is testing, one is vertising, some of it should dent Donald Trump for Bass also warned that has a very serious infe- newspapers were essential, treatment, one is tracing, be spent with our newspa- what she stated was his Republicans led by Lind- riority complex, I think and she and the CBC con- and one is a public educa- pers,” Bass stated. Unemployment benefits fraud puts workers at risk of more ID theft By: Seena Gressin fraud is affecting tens of count the criminals control. to flag any notice they get Federal Trade Commission thousands of people, slow- Here are steps you can from the state about a claim ing the delivery of benefits take to help your business supposedly filed by a -cur A large-scale scam in- to people in real need, and respond quickly to any rent employee. volving phony unemploy- costing states hundreds of phony claims and assist Check your state unem- ment benefits claims has millions of dollars. employees whose personal ployment benefits agency’s been making headlines. Most people learn information has been mis- website for reporting in- Criminals, possibly based they’re affected when they used. structions. Depending on overseas, are filing claims get a notice from their state Tell your employees your state, the agency may for benefits, using the unemployment benefits of- about the scam. Ask them want to get the fraud report names and personal infor- fice or their employer about to report fraudulent benefits from you, the employee, or mation of people who have their supposed application claims to your Human Re- both. not lost their jobs. The in- for benefits. By then, how- sources (HR) department Give your employee a vestigation is ongoing, but ever, the benefits usually as soon as they learn about See FRAUD, Page 16 this much is known: the have been paid to an ac- them. Direct your HR team

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NTT Data Services 12 | June 4-10, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Legal Notices / Career / Church Happenings JOB FAIRS CHURCH HAPPENINGS On-going BETHEL BIBLE time, “Prayer and Medita- vices until further notice Services; and bring some- U.S. Army FELLOWSHIP, tion” followed by Morn- because of the coronavirus. one with you, you will be Opportunity CARROLLTON ing Worship. You will be blessed. It’s for God’s glo- The United States Army is (A NEW PLACE TO blessed and inspired as we June 7 ry and honor. hiring for over 150 different BELONG) celebrate service to God, You are invited to join us career fields. our community and all in our Sunday Morning June 10 PART TIME OPPOR- NOTICE: New You, Pas- mankind. Services as we praise and Join us in our Wednesday’s TUNITIES - 1 weekend a tor Woodson serves the worship God in the Joycie 12 Noon-Day Live, Prayer month, 2 weeks in the early ments are hiring. 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Job Carrollton, TX 75007 ey for school, free health- Seekers must complete pro- care, paid skill training, and file on https://tao.ai/p/fff/_/ Note: Until further no- 972-492-4300 up to $40,000 enlistment dfw tice, all services at Bethel www.bethelbiblefellow- bonus. #FirstFridayFair (#FFF) church will be via Video- ship.org Jobs in science, intel- is estimated to be largest Conferencing and perhaps ______ligence, combat, aviation, attended career fair with other churches as well; engineering, law and more. around 8,000 professionals log on individual churches FELLOWSHIP Contact 214-406 - 3737 and 500 recruiting compa- websites for details. See C H R I S T I A N Prerequisites: nies. The data science and Bethel’s website www. CENTER CHURCH IN • GED/High School Di- software development fo- bethelbiblefellowship.org ALLEN ploma cussed career fair is deliv- for their details because of “THE SHIP” We are ered right at your desktop. • Between the ages of 17- the coronavirus. Saving You a Seat! 34 No need to travel anywhere, • No felonies just signup and wait for TAO.ai to organize your in- June 7, 9:45 am Check “The Ship’s” web- • No major medical issues Please join us in our quiet site for details of their ser- • U.S. Citizen or perma- teractions. nent resident Ongoing Census Bureau The Census Bureau con- ducts continuous surveys to supply the nation with im- portant statistics on people, places and our economy. Lo- cal field workers know their communities best, and are June 1, 2020 instrumental in conducting Ed Bell Construction is a Dallas based heavy highway contractor doing busi- surveys with residents on a ness in the North Texas market since 1963. With clients such as TxDOT, variety of topics. Visit cen- Dallas County Public Works, and the Cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, Richardson sus.gov to apply. and Mansfield (plus many others), we have a strong backlog of work in the highway market locally. Ongoing We are currently hiring for the following positions: City of Dallas • Excavator Operator (Earthwork) The City of Dallas’ HR • Loader Operator (Earthwork) Dept is currently accept- • Motor grader Operator (Earthwork) ing apps for the Budget and • Concrete Finishers (Structures, Paving) • Roller Operator (Earthwork) Contract Administrator po- • Form Setters (Structures, Paving) sition. Bachelor’s degree in • Laborer (Earthwork, Structures, Paving) a business/public adminis- • CDL Driver (Water Truck) tration, human resources or • Rough Terrain Crane Operator healthcare administration • Paving Machine Operator field, plus 7 yrs exp. Available: multiple openings For more info and to apply, Rate: Negotiable visit: http://bit.ly/2NcCfVP. Must have own transportation Years of Experience required will vary, from 6 months to 2 years (depending Ongoing on position) House of Blues Physical and Drug Screen Required Must have a Clear Background Want a cool job in live Must be at least 18 years old (CDL Driver, 21 yrs) music? House of Blues Dal- las is hiring! Spruce up your resume and join us on Mon- day, August 26th for a Job Fair in our Cambridge Room from 1-5PM. All depart- For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com June 4-10, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette | 13 Church Happenings / Obituaries www.NorthDallasGazette.com

300 Chisholm Place Death Notices - [email protected] CHURCH, from Page 13 Plano, TX 75075 and Bible Study class and/ Christ. 972-633-5511 Lucille Rattler Sandra Clark Funeral Cemetery: Carver Memo- or our Wednesday Night www.mocop.org Born: 8/05/1944 Home rial Park Live, Prayer and Bible June 8, 7 p.m. ______Died: 5/29/2020 Service: Monday, June 8th, Sandra Clark Funeral Study at 7 p.m. to learn You are invited to Monday Visitation: Thursday, June 2020 (11 a.m.) at Sandra Home more about God’s Word. School to see what God has SHILOH MBC 4th, 2020 (2-6 p.m.) at Clark Funeral Home Be encouraged by God’s to say to us in His Holy IN PLANO Sandra Clark Funeral Home Cemetery: Carver Taisha Carter plan for your maturity and Word. (WHERE COMMUNITY Service: Friday, June 5th, Sandra Clark Funeral Born: 3/30/2000 His glory; and most of all; BECOMES FAMILY) be prepared to grow. Pastor Rickie Rush 2020 (11 a.m.) at Sandra Home Died: 5/28/2020 7701 S Westmoreland Road Connect to God through Clark Funeral Home Direct Cremation Dr. W. L. Stafford, Sr., Ed. D. Dallas, TX 75237 Shiloh, Grow in Christ Cemetery: Cedar Hill Nacole Davis Sandra Clark Funeral Senior Pastor 972-372-4262 through the study of the Memorial Born: 9/20/1954 Home 2450 K Avenue #300 www.Ibocchurch.org Word of God, Serve God Sandra Clark Funeral Died: 4/28/2020 Plano, TX 75074 ______through service to each Home Visitation: Monday, June Vanessa Boykins 972-379-3287 other and the world. 8th, 2020 (1-6 p.m.) at Richardson www.theship3c.org MT. OLIVE CHURCH Boxer Curtis Cokes Sandra Clark Funeral Born: 3/28/1974 www.visitF3c.org OF PLANO (MOCOP) Check “SMBC’s” website Born: 6/15/1937 Home Died: 5/27/2020 ______Making God’s Word for details of their services R.E.A.L. until further notice because Died: 5/29/2020 Service: Tuesday, June 9th, Direct Cremation INSPIRING BODY OF to His People. of the coronavirus. Visitation: Sunday, June 2020 (11 a.m.) at Sandra Sandra Clark Funeral CHRIST CHURCH, 7th, 2020 (2-5 p.m.) at Clark Funeral Home Home Let’s Go Fishing! Our mission at MOCOP is June 7, 8 and 11 am MATTHEW 4:19 to make the Word of God You are invited to our Wor- R.E.A.L. (Relevant, En- ship Services as we honor Special Death Announcement “Bring the whole tithe into gaging, Authentic, Life- God for His goodness and the storehouse, that there Changing) faithfulness. Program to Funeral Homes may be food in my house. North Dallas Gazette will publish death announcements Test me in this,” says the Check “MOCOP’s” web- June 8, 7 to 8 pm Lord Almighty, “and see if site for details of their ser- Every Monday Night “complimentary” on NDG’s/Legacy.com Obits Page I will not open the windows vices until further notice Sister II Sister (Women’s of heaven and pour you out because of the coronavirus. Mission) in the Main Fel- and in the Newspaper based on space availability. a blessing that there will lowship Hall and the Men Funeral Directors send your not be room to receive.” June 7, 10 a.m. II Men Bible Study in the - Malachi 3:8-10 Join us for Morning Wor- Youth Church Sanctuary customers’ Death Announcements to: ship Service as we praise (Chapel). Vickie Richardson Steward Check “IBOC’s” website and worship God for His for details of their services Honor and His glory. Senior Executive / NDG’s Obits Department June 10, 7 pm until further notice because Don’t forget to comeback You’re invited to our Cell: 682.408.2322 of the coronavirus. at 7 p.m. for our Brazilian Wednesday’s Bible Study Church. Email: [email protected] class; you will learn what June 5, 7 pm God has to say to All men are invited to June 10, 7 pm us. Come and be encour- Men’s Ministry meeting You’re invited to our aged by God’s plan for each Friday night at 8 pm, Wednesday’s Bible Study your spiritual growth and (IBOC promotes proactive class; you will learn what His glory. male leadership.) God has to say to us. Come to be encouraged by God’s June 7, 10 a.m. plan for your spiritual Dr. Isaiah Joshua, Jr. Join us for our Morning growth and His glory. Senior Pastor Service; and don’t forget 920 E. 14th Street to invite family and friends Dr. Sam Fenceroy, PhD Plano, TX 75074 to join us as we celebrate Senior Pastor and 972-423-6695 our Lord and Savior, Jesus Pastor Gloria Fenceroy www.smbcplano.org

youth programs. LINKS, from Page 5 For 35 years, the Mid- individuals and families. nosites) for patient related Cities (TX) Chapter of The • The Parkland Foun- COVID-19 care. Links, Incorporated has dation, Dallas TX - The The Links, Incorporated been actively engaged in Parkland Health & Hos- is an international organiza- addressing critical social pital System is respond- tion, founded more than 70 issues to bring equity to ing to the urgent needs of years ago, by women of Af- individuals and families. those disproportionately rican descent to make a pos- With the continued phi- affected by the COVID-19 itive impact on their com- lanthropy and collabora- pandemic. The Mid-Cities munities. Through the years, tion of our supporters, our Links’ $10,000 grant to the The Links, Incorporated has members’ aim is to deliver Parkland Foundation will be raised millions of dollars for unparalleled service to our used to purchase handheld worthy causes including ed- communities for years to ultrasound machines (So- ucation, health care, arts and come. 14 | June 4-10, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Church Directory Making judgements gan. When he spoke, his portant aspect of the truth Christ’ and a follower of Sister opinions carried weight and of calling: Calling reminds ‘the Way.’”* Tarpley Washington listened. Christians ceaselessly that, Before you judge a situ- NDG Arthur Burns was also far from having arrived, a ation, consider that your Religion Jewish, so when he began Christian is someone who judgment might not be an Editor attending an informational in this life is always on accurate assessment of the White House group for the road as ‘a follower of situation. prayer and fellowship in “Do not judge and you the 1970s, he was accorded will not be judged. Do not special respect. condemn, and you will not In fact, no one knew be condemned. Forgive, quite how to involve him in and you will be forgiven.” the group and, week after (Luke 6:37) week when different people Have you ever made a took turns to end the meet- judgment about a person ing in prayer, Burns was or situation only to dis- passed by-out of a mixture cover how wrong you were Brandon Alan Douglas of respect and reticence. in your assessment? The University of Southern California (USC) One week, however, the Brandon graduated in May 2020 with a B.A. in Creative Writ- story is told of the case in group was led by a new- ing and a Minor in Music Production. The proud parents for a story that was told by Os Ryan (featured last week, a high school graduate, and Brandon, comer who did not know of Guinness in his book, The a college graduate, are Greg and Robbie Douglas, and their Burns’ status. As the meet- grandmother Mrs. Oreler Murry all of Carrollton, Texas. Call. ing ended, the newcomer “Arthur F. Burns, the turned to Arthur Burns and he also underscored a point chairman of the United would bring Jews to know asked him to close the time about ‘Christians’ and States Federal Reserve Jesus Christ. I pray that you with a prayer. ‘Christianity’ that needs re- System and ambassador to would bring Muslims to Some of the old-timers peating regularly. West Germany, was a man know Jesus Christ. Finally, glanced at each other in It highlights another im- of considerable gravity. Lord, I pray that you would surprise and wondered He was medium in height, bring Christians to know what would happen. But distinguished, with wavy Jesus Christ. Amen.’ without missing a beat, silver hair and his signa- Burn’s prayer has be- Burns reached out, held ture pipe; he was economic come legendary in Wash- hands with others in the cir- counselor to a number of ington. Not only did he cle, and prayed this prayer: presidents from Dwight D. startle those present with ‘Lord, I pray that you Eisenhower to Ronald Rea- refreshing directness, but

For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com June 4-10, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette | 15 NDG Book Review www.NorthDallasGazette.com NDG Book Review: Get caught in the web of Black Widow By Terri Schlichenmeyer membered that he was cute, “making out” one night, easy self-assuredness. He time to find it, which could and he told his friends that Scott abruptly died. was a fan of 1970s TV. He be of comfort to widows You find yourself spin- he really liked her. Remarkably, Streeter was calm. He was “smart, who need to know that that ning, spinning, spinning. Twenty-some years later, held herself together in the and that was super-hot.” He can happen. Because she When you lose some- they reconnected over a following days, but barely, was romantic. He was gen- so keenly recalls the kind one, that’s how it feels: like class reunion. He happened and with an oceans’ worth erous. of details that are often lost you’re spinning in place, you to be living a half-hour of tears. Of those hours, she He was loved. in a fog of grief, Streeter’s can’t think or understand, away from her Palm Beach says, “timelines keep slip- Okay, so here’s the thing: sometimes-profane memo- and there’s a time limit, as if condo and, well, one thing ping” and there are things that box of tissue you ries add textured richness you’re in one of those game led to another. She resisted, she doesn’t remember and brought with you? Once to this tale, as well as a show Cash Machines and though, clearly stating that can’t tell. But someone you get about mid-book, knife-sharp view at the you can’t catch a thing. You she was a celibate-until- suggested once that while don’t put it away. Keep process of getting through. can barely fathom that, as in marriage kind of girl. making new memories with it around because, while Readers will love that in- the new book “Black Wid- That didn’t faze him. Scott is no longer possible, “Black Widow” will make tensity. New widows will ow” by Leslie Gray Streeter, He was a keeper. talking about him would let you laugh sometimes, your appreciate the wisdom. it will get better. knew everybody; and Les- They married, their fami- him “live on in those stories eyes will leak a lot, too. At the risk of spoiling, They were not childhood lie Streeter, a quiet Black lies embraced their dif- with... new people.” But yet, this book isn’t there’s a sweet ending to sweethearts. nerd who spent part of mid- ferences, he was looking And so, she shares... all touchy-feely-teary. Au- this love-letter that you They were, however, in dle-school overseas. She forward to a new job, and She writes of his love for thor Leslie Gray Streeter need to see, so stop spin- the same graduating class: sat behind him in one class, they were in the process the Baltimore Ravens, his tells her story with a sense ning. Start “Black Widow,” Scott Zervitz, the tall, and that was their only con- of adopting a baby boy. passion for sports memora- of humor that seems to ap- and it won’t take long to be white, Jewish dude that nection – although she re- And then, in the middle of bilia, his solidness, and his pear because she’s had the caught in its web.

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