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The Brotherhood of Shiloh Plans a Mentoring Program Model/Actress Raye visits to Raise up Responsible, Christian Young Men North Texas Job Corps! the Brotherhood, said the mentoring is primarily for Actress and model Lisa contacted Raye's On the Homefront: single parent households, Raye took a break from personal assistant, particularly where there is her busy schedule on this putting things in motion 'The Beaut>' of Mt. Fuji,' a limited, or no, paternal month to encourage, for the actress to make a collection of color photographs involvement. But he added of Mount Fu)i and its motivate and inspire personal visit to North surrounding scenery by that any young man between Sumiko Horii, will be featured the age of 12 and 18 years students at the North Texas Job Corps Center throughout March at the Piano can join the program. And Texas Job Corps Center. in McKinney, Texas. Municipal Center, 1500 although the program was Avenue K. Horii brings a piece Best known for her role in Ruth Staton of Great of Japan to Piano. She is first introduced to church movies like "The Player's Day Used Cars made sponsored by the Japan- members, it is also available Club," "Go for Broke" arrangements for Raye to America Socierv of to any young man in the Dallas/Ft.Worth. community. and "Rhapsody," Raye be transported from her Edwards Jones Welcomes serves as living testimony hotel to North Texas Job Four-star General for Tucker said that within the Discussion on War, Terrorism - church there was an that determination and Corps Center as a public Edwards Jones Piano increasing awareness of the hard work contribute to service. Raye delivered Investment Representative Members of The Brotherhood of Shiloh need to reach out to this the accomplishment of Billie Meador will host a free an impassioned speech to Front row, left to right group of young men, so he one-hour seminar on March 11 Rusty Glenn, Gary Samilton, Robbie Merrett,Jatnes Daniels at 5:30 p.m. featuring four-star Back row, left to right presented the mentoring Army General Barry Freeman Griffin, Jatnes Tucker, Andre Shaw, Reginald Carr program to the Brotherhood, McCaffrey. Contact Billie By: Monica Thorntun 'Brotherhood of Shiloh,' the who received it with an Meador at 972-208-5688 for overwhelming positive more information. Shiloh Baptist, in the men's group at the church, is Free tax assistance for all Douglas Community of continuing the tradition by response. And church ages provided by AARP at the Piano, has a history of out­ launching a mentoring members have received it following times and locations: reach programs for its well, with about 25 young Mondays through April 14, at program in March for boys the Mesquitc Public Library, members and the aged 12-18. men already signed up. 300 W. Grubb Drive, 10:00 surrounding community'. The James Tucker, president of a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Mondays Shiloh Mentoring Page 5 throuch Apri 14 at Hi:r:-' •nfenig ".nd Hagy,, in Piano, 11:00 j.ni. - 3:00 p.m.; The Texas House of Representatives Tuesdays through April 14 at Parr Library in Piano, 11:00 By: LaKeesha Joe legislative sessions in Austin, Speaker of the House, a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Please bring Texas' 78th Legislative Texas every two years. By currently Tom Craddick. last year's return and required paperwork C\\-2 forms, 1099 session is currently in statute, the legislature Each representative sits on at forms, etc.). For more progress and will continue convenes in a regular session least one committee and information in Piano, contact until May of this year. on the second Tuesday in most representatives sit on 972.769.4200. The Legislature of the January of every odd- two or three committees. Volunteers needed in Piano, personal and professional approximately 100 McKinncy, Allen and Frisco State of Texas is the state's numbered year. These The house typically has thirty goals. students encouraging for the Area Agency on Aging, lawmaking body. Its primary biennial sessions are limited to standing committees. New The opportunity to them to pursue math, as they plan a training session function is to enact laws to 140 days duration. bills are referred to those in Collin County in March. bring Raye to the Job reading and social skills. provide for the health, standing committees. The After completing a 36-hour The 150 member House of Corps presented itself She reminded students training course, volunteers are welfare, education, Representatives include 118 role of the committees, once Texas Department on Aging, when Job Corps student that "hanging with the environment, and economic men and 32 women. Of that the bills are referred, is to Certified Long Term Care Ray Tillman, a professed wrong crowd" can Ombudsmen. No previous and general well being of the number, there are nine African consider the bill in the fan of Raye's, informed change their life path and experience required. Training citizens of Texas. The Texas American men and five legislature and to advise on is free, hours worked are Sandra Herndon, that the single most Legislature consists of two African American women their disposition. A large flexible. Call Lisa at important characteristic 1.800.272.3921. separate chambers that serving in the House of percentage of all legislafion is Business and Community KLIF Homeland Security include a thirt>'-one-member Representatives. never reported out of Liaison, that the actress a young person can Summit & Expo, at Piano senate and a 150 member In the House of committee. Thus, committee would be in the possess is self-respect. Centre, Spring Creek & Jupiter action is the first crucial step Roads, 9:30a.m. - 5:30p.m. A House of Representatives. Representatives, the Metroplex to perform in Raye also gave the in the process by which a bill free event providing In accordance with the membership of committees is the performance of "If students a behind-the- information on staying safe in Texas Consritution, the determined by seniority and an unsafe world (home, These Hips Could Talk." House of Representatives Page 5 business, family, finance, etc.) legislature meets in regular by appointments by the Herndon then North Texas Job Corp Page 4 Speakers include Oliver North, KLIF DJ's, and more to be announced. Contact Heather Gooze at 214.520.4354 or The Correct email hgooze(«;idfwradio.com Rapper 50 Cent: Lyrics Tell the or visit www.klif.com Little Off The Square Psychological Moment Theatre & Mckinncy Square Story of His Life By. James Ghnjpnan money (or should I say, back Meal present "Star Thwack"- a More so than any other dead under mysterious perspective for the post to money?) during the latter Star Trek spoof, March 14 and music since the blues, hip-hop circumstances before he reached adolescent, and 50 began to Professor John part of the 19th century, so it 15. Written and directed by is all about stories. And its his teens. His desire for things pursue rap seriously. He signed Sibley Butler notes in was and continues to be the Jesse Nichols. Show: 8:00 p.m. stories are both criminal with JMJ, the label of Run Admission: SI3, dinner extra. his excellent book, case in the waning years of minded and grand, making DMC DJ Jam Master Jay and "Entrepreneurship and Self- the 20th century and now 213 H. Louisiana St. began learning his trade. JMJ downtown. For reservations them enthralling and Help among Black into the 21st. The country unbelievable, but also making would teach the young buck to Americans," W.E.B. DuBois' has gone stark-raving mad call 972.548.6900. count bars and structure songs. them only as interesting and comments about Booker T. over making money—and convincing as the teller. 50 Unfortunately, caught up in industry limbo, there wasn't Washington's economic stealing quite a bit of it as Cent, born Curtis Jackson 26 program. DuBois said well—and we stand on the INSIDE years ago, is the real deal, the much JMJ could do for 50. The platinum hit-making track Washington's "...program brink of a war that brings Home Front 1 genuine article. He's a man of emerged at the correct back memories of other wars the streets, intimately familiar masters took notice of 50 and signed him to Columbia psychological moment; the that started under false Community SpotUght 2 with its codes and its violence, but still, 50, an incredibly Records in 1999. nation was ashamed of pretenses and ended up being all about the almighty Community Calender 2 intelligent and deliberate man, In April of '00, 50 was shot 9 giving so much sentiment to holds himself with a regal air as times, including a .9mm bullet Afro-Americans and was dollar. Procurement 3 if above the pettiness which to the face, in front of his turning to the task of making While I will not go into the surrounds him. Couple his grandmothers house in money." Of course, we know specific history of those wars Church Happenings 4 true-life hardship with his Queens. He spent the next few Booker T. was making valiant or the one we are about to knack for addictive, syrupv months in recovery while attempts to get Black people enter, suffice it to say that Summer Internship S hooks, it's clear that 50 has Columbia Records dropped to take the economic path to this one is also about money. exactly what it takes to ride Rapper "50 Cent" him from the label. 50 was not freedom. We can see several This is not so much about Cong. Black Caucus 5 down the road to riches and discouraged. He banged out "then and now" similarities "owning" the second-largest diamond rings. would drive him to the block, track after track, despite no Career Opportunity 6 as we take a look at what is oil reserves on the planet, as Born into a notorious which in his case was the income or backing, with his happening in this country much as it is about Queens, a drug dynast>' during infamous New York Avenue, now new business partner and vis-a-vis the all-out assaults "controlling" those reserves. Legal * the late '70s, 50 Cent lost those known as Guy R. Brewer Blvd. friend Sha Money XL. The two There, 50 stepped up to get his recorded over 30 songs, strictly on affirmative action and the Do some research on the oil Car Review ^ closest to him at an earlv age very real prospect of a war industry and the dollar, the Raised without a father, 50's rep up, building a small fortune for mix-tapes, with the soul Art & Entertaumient. .6 & 7 mother, whose name carried and a lengthy rap sheet. 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On-going Call 972.386.6555. traveling exhibit sees nature classical music. Hispanic March8-9 Heard Natural Science Learn how to be free Join the Young Adult Writers through different eyes. Monday Festivaf Concert-March 7, 8:00 Wholesale Oil Painung sale, at Museum & Wildlife of all your credit card debt, at of Allen, a self-directed group - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Piano Centre, Spring Creek & Sanctuary presents the 5th the Douglass Community for teens ages 13-18 who like to p.m., Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 African American Concert- Jupiter Roads, 10:00 a.m. to Annual Kite Celebration Center, 1111 Avenue H, write and would like feedback p.m. Admission to exhibits and March 8, 8:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Free admission. For Weekend featuring kite Piano. Classes held every on their writing from their peers grounds: S8 adults, S5 children Call 214-871-4000 for more more information call Wayne at flying, kite demonstrations, Tuesday, 7:00p.m to 8:30p.m. in a relaxed environment. New 3-12 and senior citizens. information. (Event is free) 210.413.1721. kite making, picnics, trail Receive a financial game plan writers always welcome. Contact Admission to grounds only: 85 March 7-8 Garland Civic Theatre's walks, children activities and and workbook, and a Debbie Vavra at adults, S3 children 3-12 and Miss Dallas USA and Miss Children On Stage will present more! For more informadon: certificate of completion and dvavra(ajci.alien.tx.us or senior citizens. For more Dallas Teen USA Pageant, at "Heidi" at the Performing Arts 972.562.5566, or visit 810.00 upon graduation. 972.727.0195. Meet Tuesdays, information call: 972.562,5566, Piano Centre, Spring Creek & Center, 300 North Fifth Street, www.heardmuseum.org. Contact Flora Kynard at 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 .m. at the Allen or visit www.heardmuseum.oi^. Jupiter Roads. Time: Friday Garland. 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. 214.496.9756. Cost: 829.95. Library, 301 Century Parkway, March 1 through April 6 PM-Registration; Saturday PM- p.m . 972.205.2790. ManJil6 The Arts Gallery at Collin Allen,Texas 75013. Texas Area Artists exhibit Preliminaries; Sunday PM March 11 "The Big Adventures of County Community College, The Noontime Pageturners "Pigment of the Imagination" in Pageant Finals. Admission: TBD Moscow Jewish Choir - the Stuart Litde", at Hill Spring Creek Campus, book discussion group meets the the Main Gallery. Monday For more information contact world renowned 11 Tenors Performance Hall, the displays works by students first Tuesday of each month, at through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pageant Office at 972-423.0996 group, perform at 8:00 p.m. at Eisemann Center, and professionals. Visitors Allen Library, from 12 noon ~ 1 (Mondays until 9 p.m.), or visit www.missdallasusa.com the Piano Centre, Spring Creek Richardson. Tickets: and new artists are welcome. p.m. Bring a lunch and join the Saturdays 5:00 p.m. - 9 p.m. March 8 & Jupiter Roads. Program S15/10/8.50/6. Call the For more information call: group for a lively discussion. Call 972.216.8122, or Mesquite Symphony includes Jazz, Russian folk Ticket Office at 972.881.5154. Open Mon- Contact Sandra Smith at 972.216.6444. Orchestra is in concert at 7:00 songs, Italian classics and 972.744.4650, or visit Fri 8a.m.-9p.m., Sat 10a.m.- 972.727.0194, or e-mail March 4-28 p.m. with the annual "Not Just Broadway hits. Admission: S25 - www.classicsfamilyseries.org 2p.m. ssmith(V^ci.alien.tx.us. Join in the fun at preschool for Kids" concert. Call S45. For information call Simon March 17-21 Dallas Children's Museum Through March 15 story-time for 3-5 year olds, 972.216.8127 for tickets and at 972.985.4711. Spring Break- Activities at Valley View Center has In celebration of the Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 information. Spoken Word Coffee House each day at 3:30 p.m. at the nearly doubled in size, with Chinese New Year, the City of a.m. at the Mesquite Public City of Mesquite Animal presents a Stor\^elIing Concert, North Branch Library, 2600 enlarged play areas and new Piano presents an art exhibit Library, 300 W. Grubb Drive, Shelter sponsors a remote pet 7:00 p.m. 3845 North Garland Oates Drive, Mesquite. attractions, including a featuring four Chinese artists at and the North Branch Library, adoption at Petco, 1500 Town Avenue. Call 972.205.2803. Crafts, book bingo, and other hospital fantasyland the Courtyard Theater, 1509 2600 Gates Drive. East Blvd., 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 March 12 fun activities. underwritten by Presbyterian Avenue H. The exhibit is free, March 7-8 p.m. For information call Chestnut Square Historical Match 20 Healthcare, a miniature and is part of the City of Piano's "Cultures in Concert" 972.216.6283. Park presents Garden Lecture & Beka Books, at Piano grocery store by Kroger program. Dallas Symphony Orchestra Lowe's Home Improvement Lunch in the Chapel. Judy Centre, Spring Creek & Foods, an interactive farm Through April 30 celebrates 11 th annual African Warehouse, 3360 Preston Road, Fender will discuss ways to Jupiter Roads, 10:00 a.m.- exhibit, and a "Jungle Heard Natural Science American and Hispanic Festival Frisco, is hosting a free enhance your garden. 11:30 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.- Impressions" exhibit, Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary Concerts-continuing its gardening clinic where you can a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Reservadons 4:00 p.m. A home school complete with rain forest. presents 'Here's Looking at tradition of acknowledging the learn the basics of xeriscaping, required. Sl2. Call curriculum and text book Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., You!' A new 2,000 square-foot role of African American and organic gardens, and 972.562.8790 or visit sale. Free. 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Page 2 • March 6 - March 12,2003 • Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette -^ Editorial Procurement The Truth Clinic Small Business Owners Given the Opportunity to Procure Government Contracts How Blacks Survived Jim Crow Annual Government Contracting Opportunity Day

Part 1 of the Jim Crow Black women were members eventually a middle-class basis March 17, 2003, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. series described the creation of benevolent societies such as for challenging the terror of By: Monica Thornton how to effectively Independent School The Annual Government of Jim Crow and how it the Daughters of Bethlehem Jim Crow. communicate with them in District; DART; DFW defined and impacted Black and Sisters of Charity. The DuBois, on the other hand, Contracting Opportunity order to procure government Airport; Fort Worth "T" life during the latter half of National Association of found Washington's Day will be held at the Bill J. contracts. Transportation; MHMR the 19th and early 20th Colored Women's Clubs was appeasement strategy Priest Institute for According to the Bill J. Fort Worth centuries. Part 2 looks at formed in 1896 with unacceptable. He believed that Economic Development, on Priest Institute, there are The event is hosted by some of the methods Blacks thousands of black women African Americans should Monday, March 17, 2003. numerous advantages to the Government used to survive the legal throughout the nation joining insist upon all their This annual economic attending. The government is Contracting Small racism that prevailed during the self-help network. Constitutional rights as development event is the largest buyer in the Business Development Jim Crow. Blacks were forced to American citizens. He designed for small business United States, purchasing Center, the Bill J. Priest The Supreme Court's assume a variety of advocated educating a owners, giving them the over S750 biUion in products Institute for Economic sanctioning of segregation in personalities to cope with Jim talented eUte of black opportunity to see local and services annually. The Development, and the the 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson Crow. They played Sambo, in Americans to lead the masses government agency exhibits government is a reliable, North Texas Small "separate but equal" case order to manipulate white in political and economic and meet one-on-one w^ith continuous source of Business Development and the refusal of the federal masters and better control the resistance to Jim Crow. purchasing agents and business, buying all t\pes of Center. government to enact anti- dehumanizing situation of In the 1860s and early buyers. Previous events have supplies and services, The Bill J. Priest Institute their lives imder Jim Crow. lynching laws meant that 1870s, most southern blacks proven to be effective in including construction, is at 1402 Corinth Street, black Americans were left on This Sambo image was actually preferred segregated leading to contracts between landscaping, food, hygiene Dallas. Registration begins their own to survive Jim embellished through schools, as a means of small businesses and and office supplies. at 8:00 a.m., with the Crow. The primary survival characters such as Uncle Tom, establishing their government agencies. And Some of the vendors program beginning at 9:00 techniques included Uncle Remus and Old Black independence. Many of the this is a once a year available on the day are: a.m. continuing until 2:00 separatism, accommodation, Joe that depicted blacks as Black colleges became the opportunity to meet with Cities of Dallas/Fort Worth p.m. appeasement, Samboism, lazy, submissive, head down, primary centers of resistance numerous agencies in one Metroplex; Dallas County; For more information, or Church, self-help docile and grinning. Almost to Jim Crow. Whites were place. Not only will agents Dallas County Community to register for the event, organizations and education. all blacks knew that to stand generally so opposed to black and buyers be available, but College District; Dallas visit: In most cases, southern out in anyway as anything but education that many states in business owners will learn blacks simply tried to avoid a shuffling "darkey" amounted the South refused to build wwwvbillpriestinstitute. oig. whites as the best means of to an attack on white black public high schools until preventing conflict. To supremacy. Tragically, many the twentieth-century. accomplish this, Blacks southern whites came to Eventually, black fraternal Capitol Watch supported their own schools expect this tj-pe of subservient organizations, black colleges, and community-based behavior from all blacks, all-black communities, and BUSH ADMINISTRATION OFFICIAL support groups as much as demanding it during and after independent black churches possible. slavery. helped set the stage for more OUTLINES RURAL DEVELOPMENT TThe vast majority of Thousands of southern than mere survival during Jim southern blacks were forced blacks sur\'ived by turning to Crow. Black writers such as to adopt accommodationist their communit\' churches for Paul Lawrence Dunbar PRIORITIES FOR 2003 and appeasement tactics to spiritual sustenance and social promoted a consciousness TEMPLE, TEXAS, Bryan Bryan Daniel. , homeownership; survive the terrorism of refuge. The black controlled among blacks and a sense of Daniel, State Director, USDA President Bush and this 2) Advocating through white supremacists. These church allowed even the most solidarity that produced new Rural Development, Administration are working to business and industry loan tactics were psychological impoverished members to forms of resistance in the years recently returned to Texas provide the resources guarantees, value-added from Washington, D.C. where and support ' critical to agricultural grants, and ploys in which blacks partake of leadership, social after 1900. Indeed, the new he participated in a creating economic other programs to expand assumed appearances of recognition, and fellowship in century was a turning point series of high level rural opportunities and an improved local business ventures non-confrontation, including ways that helped sustain and for black Americans as they economic and community quality of life for our rural and job creation; and shuffling and feigning nourish them in the face of Jim began the march to overthrow development meetings with residents." 3) Expand community irresponsibility, sometimes Crow's adverse impact. Jim Crow. key White House, Daniel said that Rural access to information turning the other cheek and Besides addressing spiritual Next week. Part 3, Congressional, andv USDA Development- will focus on technology for business walking away. By trial and needs, most black churches conclu4eMHtftk^^ fall of Jim officials. Thi^jn££tinfls provi'linn ttiff resources and development and advanced error Blacks learned what also ministered to the sick and jfina:. %% ^" ^^^' h£alt^ Vid educational worked and what didn't the elderly, took up special James W. Breedlove rural )0b " ' creation, areas to stimulate economic services through tuilding of homeownership, business technology' infrastructure. work. collections for the destitute, Comments or opinions may be growth, job creation, and development, and public provide support for rural Further information on Many Blacks survived the helped locate jobs and sent to the writer at utility and community families in Texas, including: USDA Rural Development's demeaning racism of Jim encouraged members to share jaydubub@swbell. net infrastructure needs in rural 1) Utilizing Rural loan and grant programs can Crow by organizing self-help what they had with each other America. Development funds and be obtained by calling the associations ranging from in times of need. The History of "The message from partnership financing to Texas USDA Rural fraternal clubs such as Elks, By 1905, the issue of how to / Washington officials is they are increase the level of rural Development State Office at Masons, Knights of P\thias, most effectively deal with Jim Jim Crow- Part I committed to supporting homeownership, with an (254) 742-9700 or by and Odd Fellow's to life Crow came to a head in the our efforts to address issues emphasis on expanding visiting our web site at important to rural Texas," said www.rurdev.usda.gov/tx. insurance programs and debate between Booker T. Surviving Jim opportunities for minority Washington and W.E.B. volunteer fire departments. Crow - Part 11 / By 1910, a wide range of DuBois. Washington believed IPA Announces New Round Of segregated black institutions that accepting segregation and served as safe harbors from w^orking hard at a trade would The Fall of Jim white terror and violence. in time bring a measure of Fellowships For Journalists Of Color Crow-Partm economic securit>' and The Independent Press the George Washington Williams journalist who wrote the first Association announces the spring Fellowship will pay national history of African Americans from 2003 application cycle of the commercial rates for individual their own point of view. Williams George Washington Williams stories or SI500 per month plus was also the first reporter to Fellowship, created to encourage expenses for depth reporting document the upheaval in the journalists of color to pursue fellowships. Belgian Congo at that time. teg^The Ga 2003i ..M miJU. 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Good. sing "Kumbaya"—now that were not allowed the same money, another correct University of Cincinnati's said we should know when It's been the same for we are facing war. This is the medical treatment. psychological moment has African-American Studies to strike our enemy. He said hundreds of years, folks. correct psychological moment World War II Blacks got to come for a Black program department, is former editor the best time to strike is I have no idea where this for Black folks to assess our ride in the back of the train that will, once and for all, of the "Cincinnati Herald" when he is busy doing some situation and make a move our people forward latest fiasco—this geopolitical while the German prisoners newspaper and founder of evil to someone else; that's comedy of errors, this web of determination on how to fix it they captured were given economically. Black the Greater Cincinnati when he is at his weakest falsehoods, this Woodrow or at least improve it. much more comfortable seats. leadership should not waste African American Chamber against us. Malcolm X said, Wilson-like grab for world History proves that we are Korean and Vietnam Black its time discussing the war. "...We have made power, this buffoonish, only valued and valuable warriors got duped into After all, the "HNICs," the of Commerce. He hosts the advancement in this country laughable, but tragic when the country is being believing they were fighting a head Blacks, Powell and Rice, radio program, only when this country was scenario—will end. But I am threatened. What have we just war, one they could and are leading the war chant. "Blackonomics," and is the under pressure from forces very quick to learn from the gotten for being some of the would eventually win, and Real Black leadership will use author of the book, above and beyond its past, especially when it comes first in line to get shot at by came home brainwashed or this time to pull our people "Economic Empowerment control." to what Black folks should be the enemy? Well, old Crispus drugged-out. Gulf War Blacks together around an economic or Economic Do those statements doing to strengthen our Attucks got a few schools were doused with Agent agenda and, whether we have Enslavement-We have a sound germane today? They economic position, you know, named after him. Runaway Orange and returned to a a war or not, we may be able Choice." He can be reached sure do to me, especially like Garvey and Malcolm slaves who fought for the cadre of White police officers to catch them while they are at (513) 489-4132, or by e- since I saw Jerry Falwell on admonished us. 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House of Representatives Page 1 Appropriations on General Investigating Deshotel) - no bills referred. Barry Lewis signing up to participate in the mentoring program (representatives Joseph (representative Harold House Committee on "This last Sunday (March the program was announced becomes a law. Deshotel, Dawnna Dukes, Dutton) - no bills referred. Pensions & Investments 2), we had 17 young men sign to the church, Griffin said The African Americans in Ruth Jones McClendon, and House Committee on Higher (representative Ruth Jones up, and we had 14 mentors eight young men signed up, the Texas House of Sylvester Turner) - seven bills Education (representatives McClendon) - eighteen bills sign up that aren't even and five mentors signed up to Representatives include referred, House Committee Helen Giddings and Jesse referred. House Committee on members of the Brotherhood," devote their time. He said he Garnet Coleman of Houston, on Business & Industry Jones) - thirty-eight bills PubUc Education Tucker said. sees a need for this program Yvonne Davis of Dallas, Joe (representative Helen referred, House Committee (representative Harold Timothy Washington, in the church, not just with Deshotel of Beaumont, Giddings - Chair) - thirty-four on House Administration Dutton) - forty-five bills member of the Brotherhood, the Bible study, but also with other educational programs. Dawnna Dukes of Austin, bills referred. House (representatives Glenn Lewis referred, House Committee on and deacon at Shiloh Baptist Harold V. Dutton, Jr. of Committee on Calendars - Chair and Helen Giddings) Re districting (representatives Church, said he is in the "We want to see this spill Houston, Al Edwards of over to all areas of the young (representative Sylvester - one bill referred, House Ruth Jones McClendon and program to mentor, and the Houston, Helen Giddings of mentors will undergo eight men's lives, not only through Turner) - no bills referred, Committee on Insurance Ron Wilson) - no bills Dallas, Terri Hodge of hours of training to prepare Bible study, but also with House Committee on Civil (representative Senfronia referred, House Committee on Dallas, Jesse W. Jones of them. them being taught critical Practices (representative Thompson) - seventy-three Regulated Industries Dallas, Ruth Jones "The program consists of thinking to help them make bills referred, House Yvonne Davis) - thirty-six (representative Sylvester every youth being assigned a responsible decisions," said McClendon of San Antonio, Committee on Juvenile Justice bills referred, House Turner) - eight bills referred. male mentor," Washington Griffin. Glenn Lewis of Fort Worth, Committee on Coimt>' Affairs & Family Issues House Committee on State said. "It will focus on Griffin said there is a Ron Wilson of Houston, (representative Glenn Lewis) (representatives Harold Affairs (representative Glenn preparing our young men for breakfast on Saturday March Senfronia Thompson of - thirty-four bills referred. Dutton - Chair and Terri Lewis) - seventy-two bills the outside world through 15, at the old sanctuary next Houston, and Sylvester House Committee on Hodge) - forty-four bills referred, House Committee on Biblical studies, educated to the church, to introduce Turner of Houston, Criminal Jurisprudence referred. House Committee State Cultural & Recreational thinking, recreational the young men and parents to During this 78th (representative Terri Hodge) - on Land & Resource Resources (representative activities, and a variety of the mentors and the program. Legislative session there are 124 bills referred, House Management (representative Dawnna Dukes) - eighteen programs." The program begins April 2, forty-two House Committee on Economic Jesse Jones - Vice Chair) - bills referred. House Freeman Griffin, also a 2003. Committees, African Development (representative twenty-one bills referred. Committee on State Health member of the Brotherhood, is For further information Americans serve on twenty- Senfronia Thompson) twent>'- House Committee on Law Care .Expendicunes,!" Select joining the program as a regarding the program, please contaftvi Shiloh. Aiis-i-'iury sevien' bills referred, Hodse Enforcerhent' (pepfesentative' (repffcsfcmiftive' '" -^"y^fSkeipH HICI^OUJILK. HU^^^^*^ Tucker Baptist Cnurch ' at The following is a list of Committee on Elections Yvorme Davis) - forty-seven Deshotel) - fifteen bills has a strong bunch of people behind him. The first Sunday 972.423.6695. committees in which African (representatives Garnet bills referred, House referred, House Committee on Committee on Local & Americans serve as Coleman and Joseph Ways & Means (representative Consent Calendars representatives: H o u s e Deshotel) twenty-nine bills Ron Wilson - Chair) - forty- (representative Joseph Committee on referred. House Committee five bills referred. Single

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I^ee 6 • March 6 - March 12,2003 • Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette Preacher Moss To Tears of the Sun Bruce Willis stars as Lt. Perform At UTA Arlington A.K. Waters, the leader of a Navy SEAL unit sent to a His revealed ideas are fatherhood, to the ageless sage, remote section of war- UNSELFISH TRUTHS, and and ex-slave in "The Ballad of the result is a recipe for Charlie 'Snowfoot' Thomas". stricken Nigeria to save an LAUGHTER, sprinkled with This performance was a perfect American woman, Dr. Lena universal understanding. The balance of comedy and drama Kendricks (Monica Bellucci), who runs a mission world is his domain, which he described as a tour de force there. But when Waters arrives, he finds that Kendricks simply chooses to share with his interactive "dramedy". This play won't leave — she wants him to escort the refugees she audiences. When Moss takes the was written, directed, and cares for out of the hostile territory as well. stage, the people simply produced by Moss. understand that indeed they are "I Never Thought About Starts March 7,2003 in a rare situation, where special Dying", 'Til I Took a Job things happen. Teaching"-Moss's second one- Preacher Moss's background man show presenting hilarious Nowhere in Africa has been rooted in years of and thoughtful provoking service to the community. A monologues about the intense of Based on an autobiographical teacher of the Emotionally engaging experience of teaching novel, this winner of five Disturbed for over eight years, children. Based largely on his German Golden Lola awards Moss's outlook simply experiences as an outreach tells the true story of a Jewish personifies that of a person who worker, youth director, child family forced to flee their reaches out because he believes advocate, and teacher of home in Germany and that we are truly one community. emotionally disturbed children, relocate to a remote farm in A "social services warrior", his this show is rare experience. Kenya in 1938 because of the burgeoning Nazi threat. st>-le of living, and comedy is This was performed, directed, Abandoning their once-tranquil existence, Walter Redlich, reminiscent of the on-going and produced by Moss. wife Jettel, and their 5-year-old daughter, Regina, must struggle we all endure to simply Preacher Moss will perform learn to cope with their new life Starts March 7, 2003 — Los be human. on the campus of UT Arlington in many different ways. Angeles/New York; expands "Content of Character"-A on Wednesday, March 12 at 7:30 to other cities at later dates Preacher Moss is clearly the respected, and revered as a man one-man play whereby Moss p.m. Admission is free. new prototype for the of the people, HIS WORDS presented social commentary comedian of these times to CARRY LIFE, and just as and wit, combined with a second come. As a writer for Damon important, they carry act where he depicted through Wayans and Saturday Night LAUGHTER. different characters the truth, Live, his comedy st\ies are Hands down, he is the ftjnniest and sometimes hare realities of distinguished for being "poor righteous teacher" in the living. From his portrayal of a sculptured out of the everyday business today- He teaches crack baby in the womb, relevance of life, and the rare without having to teach. He understanding its existence glimpses of truth we value as reaches the souls of his audience before birth, to a junkie dealing reality. He is intellectual, yet without ever ha\ing to touch. with lost hfe, and ineffective humble. He is charismatic and dynamic, but he does not have to demand great attention or time because his audiences American Airlines Center come to cooperatively listen, March 2003 laugh, and in "special" Harlem Globetrotters Return - March 9, 2003 moments, reflect. He is, far and away, more than a Miami Fight Night - March 13, 2003 comedian, but prides himself on being just a man. Viewed, Road to Wrestlemania - March 15, 2003 Winter Jam Paradise - March 20, 2003 ...Mi^RW JRifihLNighit - itar.9h 29, 2003 Car Review 214-66S-4797* /fob: 214-66S-4702 Ticketmaslcr: 972-6-17-S70O TOO: SII(i-755-(.244 Continued (iriiup Sales: 2l4-665-42(.'> Car Review Page 6 side-impact airbags mounted On Stage at in the seatbacks, a safet>'-belt NEXTSLSI tensioning system, a at Grand Pnirie. Next Stage collapsible steering column, an emergency trunk release Ku-k Franklin March 29 handle and rear-seat tether March 8 anchorage points for Norah Jones securing a child safety seat. James Brown • Seven July 23 Decades of Funk Inside, the New Beetle George Lopez convertible boasts a 10- Marcii28 July 26 speaker soimd system, three The Doors 21st Century 12-volt power points, a redesigned center console, with armrest and storage compartment, and standard Performance Hall leatherette upholstcr\'. Other BASS March 2003 Events standard features include: CFC-free air conditioning Julio I^ctias Friday March 21,2003 8:00 pm Thursday March 6, 2003 8:00 pm Saturday March 22,2003 8:00 pm and integrated pollen filter; Sunday March 23,2003 2:00 pm power locks and windows; Don Pastiualc Fnday Maith H, 2003 fiiOOp m Alvin Alley American Dance Theater central remote locking Saiurjjv March 15, 2005 2:00 pm TucMiav March 25, 2003 8:00 pm system; and glass rear TuesJjy March 18. 2003 7:10 pm Wednesday March 26, 2003 8:00 pm window with defroster. ApoUo Theater Amateur Nigbt Soloist Mifuel Harth-Bcdoya Conductor Wednesday March 19, 2003 S:00 pm Friday March 28, 2003 8:00 pm Standard on the GLX 1.8 T Saturday March 29, 2003 8:00 pm is leather seating, rain- Rick}' Skai^ witb Kentucky Tliuiider Sunday March 30,2003 2:00 pm sensing windshield wipers, Tharsdii\ March 20, IMi 8:00 pm leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob and brake handle, and a Cold Weather Package. -phe New Beetle convertible is distinguished by its exterior chrome accent, side mirrors with integrated turn signals and redesigned rear trunk design with integrated third brake light. All GLS models have standard fog lights and a semi-automatic convertible

^**A balance of power and performance has been achieved, beginning with the GL 2.0, with its four- cylinder power plant producing 115 horsepower at 5 200 revolutions per minute, with a maximum torque of 125 lbs. ft. The 1.8 T employs Volkswagen s revolutionary five-valve-per- Saturday - March 8th - 8:00 PM cylinder technolo^, providing substantial, sx- To purchase tickets, contact Ticketmaster online at cyiinder-like power del.ver> Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 214.373.8000, metro and performance, and s 972.647.5700. Tickets are also available at all Ticketmaster outlets remarkably ^ f'f "^' MARCH 28 • 8PIVI . l^^fSlflsroGE delivering »50hfr at 5,800 including, Foley's, Fiesta, Wherehouse Music, & Tower Records. ^agMflcr214373^000—.mini ^ ,_- ftlGrandPnOrte. rpm and 162 lbs. ft- of In addition, tickets are available at the NextStage Box Office. torque. Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette • March 6 - March 12,2003 • Page 7

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"Have a Little CtHVCh Happenings Page 4 Christian fellowship i Pastor Sam-Deliverance Keynote Speaker* Pastor | Respect for Sister Issues Sessions-Call the Leroy Armstrong j Rebecca" Proved church for an appointment Registration Deadhne- j March 9 (No refunds after to be a Success this date) 7-Up Service- United As was ''guaranteed" by Monique (Tai) Merrill played Methodist Church For more information, i Director John W. Gibson and Lena Moncrief, the strong-willed visit www.ndcbf.org or; KHVN daughter of wealthy parents, cast members, HAVE A contact Ruby Hayes at 972- | LITTLE RESPECT FOR Lillian & Carl Moncrief. Mtmh 8, 10 ART. - 12p.m. College Prep Seminar for 392-2231 or Stephanie , SISTER REBECCA, by the Tony Burrell played Fletcher HEAVE N, AM grades 9-12, Collin County O'Neal at 972-732-9200. reaction of the audience, Poindexter, the extremely "well- delivered a very funny one-act dressed" cool daddy, a smooth- Community College play. The play, held at Friendship talking ladies man. He was a North Dallas Community' Bible Fellowship Baptist Church in The Colony, saxophone player and the former For more information, call 972-985-1364. Leslie W. Smith, Pastor Uplifting, Inspirational Music TX, was not only funny, but main squeeze of Rebecca. Erma 1020 S. Sherman St. carried a message of putting your Jackson played Lillian Moncrief, Richardson, TX 75081 trust in God and standing on His who was a childhood friend of NEW WORKS word in a very acceptable way. Rebecca, an obvious phony social COMMUNITY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH SHILOH PAPnST The afternoon program climber and Benjamin "Lord" CHURCH started with a poem read by Bonner's former lover. Calvin EMTJ IU &3ni TmettUy. Whaley who was the play's Stage Rome Hernandez, "And What '':J5p-m.-8:I5f.iH. 200?^ Shall You Say?" by Joseph S. Manager; and played the part of Pre-Anniversary Service- The Singles Ministry of Cotter, Jr. found in The Book of Lou Franconi, the brother of Guest Speaker- Rev. Shiloh Baptist Church is HEALTHCHECK! American Negro Poetry. Vince Franconi, the late employer Reginald Jefferson, New sponsoring a single's j The entire cast played their that left Rebecca the restaurant. Hope Baptist Church WE NEED YOU HELPI roles very well. Lenora Josh Purdy played Antonio, the fellowship, providing | Robinson played Rebecca Lee, community thug. positive life enrichment i Join your friends at MINORITY OPPORTUNITY NEWs:777e New Woite Community Rrst Gazette and support "HealthCHECK© 2003". A com­ the street-wise, tough-talking and Toni Hayes was the opportunities, support, and | B^itist Church munity initiative to heighten awareness, provide Production Manager. Rhonda interaction with other \ fearless new Christian. Rebecca Walter A. Wilson, Pastor resources and information to improve your health and 3700 Chaha Rd. singles within the context of was modeled after Gibson's older Saab & Anthony Wise were the the health of your family! It's time to take your health sister. Dion Burks played Joe AudioA/jdeo Coordinators and RowIett,TX the Christian Faith. seriously. Macky, the very fiinny, sarcastic Mark Davis was the set designer. Light refreshments served. janitor and a lifetime college Pastor C. Paul McBride and NORTH DALLAS If you have a hearth fair planned or want to plan one.,, student. Vivian GriflHn played his congregadon are visionaries; I CQMMUNm' BIBLE For more information, we want to know about it and spread the word across the community. So help us help you. support Bertha Butane, the beautician applaud them for having the contact Minister Daniel FELLOWSHIP "HealthCHECK© 2003"! that wanted to see what "hair do" insight to allow their Drama Shaw at 972-291-0449 or would make Rebecca look the Department to bring plays to the Mmdt2S-30 email E-MAIL OR FAX US YOUR INFORMATION TODAY! best. church and commimity. I look Single Adult Conference- lakeith75104[a;yahoo.com. E-MAIL: [email protected] Deborah Gardner played forward to the next play with great Single Adult Ministry has FAX: 972-509-9058 Juanita "Nita" Jones the anticipation. planned a spirit-fiUed Shiloh B^tist Church mordcians' Assistant, she was weekend of great praise and Isiah Joshua, Jr., Pastor also the Assitant Production Thought of the Week: 60 worship, anointed speakers, 1310 Aw. I Manager that was truly on her Minutes: Only 60 Minutes, 60 inspired topics and Piano, TX 75074 job. She stopped by to measure seconds in it, didn't seek it, didn't Sister Rebecca for a very soon choose it, but it's up to me to use and pending (she believed) final it. Give account if I abuse it, just a resting home. Carol Hannah tiny minute but eternity's in it. - Friendship Baptist Church played Donna "Pokey" Tate, the Author Unknown childhood friend of Rebecca, a \Ur. C. Paul McBride, Pastor | gossiper and definitely a wishy- Email; starpley@,wt.net washy individual. Melissa West Pager: 214-833-1639 Schedule of Services: played Dorothy Doreen, the Voice Mail: 972-606-3878 nurse that came by to check on Fax: 972-516-4197 Sunday Rebecca. Rev. Marvin Holmes Let MOS-The Gazette help your church Early Morning Worship played Benjamin "Lord" Bonner, Mcoinpiish the I'rayer o/Jiibcz, "Enlarge our the intellectual wino that was Urriiory lo expand opportumUi that Piay impacT 8:00 a.m. /,. •!/ ill such a way that tue louch more hvesfor God't f.^olm C'-xperiaicc modeled after Gibson's father. glory. Let us do more jorHim" Sunday School Classes 9:30 a.m. NiesLMt. Zion Baptist Churgh^DgUas Mgsoiog Worship Sunday Service 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 7:30 am & 10:30 am '/. l(V)/f Jvyhti'Si ( n//rcii Tuesday 9:00 am Sunday School I Early Bird Bible Study 6:00p.m. Wednesday Service 1 '01 U, Jeifcr>on St., Grand Prairie, Texas "OJI Evening Worship (1st Sunday) 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm 2805 Market Loop, Suite 300. Southlake. Tcvas 76092 Brotherhood 7:00 pm Denm D.Da\is. Servant Missions 7:00 pm Wednesday Singles Group 7:00 pm Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Bible Study 7:45 pm Pastor Robert E. Price Prayer Meeting and 7:30 p.m. A Praying Church Family Evening Bible Study "Watchmen on the Walls" Four Mofnirs; VSorshrp Services -•m Ul. 19:0() A.V. t lOrlW kS\. and 11:13 -VM. 214-341-6459 (Phone) • 214-342-8403 (Fax) 4396 Main Street 9550 Shepard Road The Colony, Texas 75056 Dallas, TX 75243 (972) 625-8186 "The Church with a Vision" Mt. Olive Church of Piano www.nmzb.org (Website) • newmzbci^.aol.coni (Email) A Church Called to Unite the Body of Christ 740 Ave. F #303 Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Piano, TX 75074 920 E. 14th Street Piano, TX Saint Mark Missionary A Non-denominational Church for all Nations y^ Baptist Church ^•jfl 1308 Wilcox Street, McKinney Tx •n > HHH Pastor Charles S. Wattley z z z Ci H X m •n r > 3 Pastor Sam Fenceroy Minister Gloria Fenceroy m Standard Announcements Sunday School 9:30 AM o Worship Service 10:45 AM c Men & Women Ministry..1st & 3rd Mondays 7:30-8:30 Sunday -n P.M Education Ministries... 9:30 a.m. > Leadership Meeting 2nd Mondays 7:30-8:30 PM Worsliip Celebration... 11:00 am. Marriage Enrichment & Singles Ministry - Nursery Facilities Available - 4th Mondays 7:30-8:30 PM Wednesday Deliverance from Issues Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 PM Family Ministries... 7:00 p.m. Mid-Week Service Wednesdays 7:15-8:30 PM Monday 7PM Youth, Brotherhood. Mission Youth Bible Study Wednesdays 7:15-8:30 PM Friendly Fellowship with A Family Focus & Young Adutt Ministries Tuesday For More Information Call 7PM Bible Study & Men's Choir Radio Broadcast Station 1040AM-KGGR 972.542.6178 Wednesday 7PM Mld-Week Service Thursday M-F 10:25-10:30 AM www.saintmarkbc.com 7PM Mass Choir I [email protected] For More Information: (972) 633-5511 For more information call (972) 423-6695 www.shi loh baptistch urch. org or E-Mail [email protected] Man- TheGaseite 6100 K, Suite 105 (^Springcreek Parkway) Piano, Te^f,^ 75074 Phone: 972.516.2992 Fax: 972.509,9058 Email: Ediior^monthegaz^nv.com Paae 8 • March 6 - March 12, 2003 • Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette

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