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MON reviews the . special report on breast cancer explosive new film by incidence in African Haile Gerima, Sankofa American women fr~^ss From the Publisher Orgamsmg Oussr BSaeli OirgsimsatiGim t.S'yt..' ^ ThurmanJones Blacks must organize for survival with grassroots memberships of MglhitEiniare evert/ African-American organization By Dr. John L. Cashin purpose is lost to materialistic Jerry Falwcll, Rush Limbaugh, G. ostentation. And critical resources Gordon Liddy, Pat Buchanan, and OB Flelm are squandered in the process. a wide assortment of racists At the banquet table of Worse till, our children are (known as "conservatives") and nature there are no reserved neglected even in two parent fam­ hypocrites (known as ilies when both partners are seats. You get what you can trapped on the treadmill of "keep­ Republicans), are having a feeding take, and you keep what you frenzy on Clinton, in retaliation Now that the elections are over, Iwill ing up the front." Everybody can hold. If you can't take wants everything they see on TV, for Nixon's abdication two join that long line of my colleagues who decades back. They will destroy wax eloquently about the real meaning anything, you won't get any' and never realize that the TV ad­ men know exactly what they are America just to taste revenge! But of the results. thing, you won't keep any­ W.J.C- may surprise them all. Let's Rrst, 1 need to review some obvious doing. However, African thing. And you can't take Americans can take some solarc pray that he does! points that you would expect me to say. anything without organiza­ No, African Americans, by and large, from the fact that the TV ad-men We must organize for survival!! still did not vole. We all know the tion. themselves are on an endless The grassroots membership of history lessons regarding the sacrifices - A. Philip Randolph treadmill too, trapped by an insa­ every African-American organiza­ tiable systemi made by our fore-parents to give us the (1889-1979) tion must serve notice on their privilege to vole. Although there were It's an excellent system to with­ leadership that we will no longer some victories we could claim on elec­ draw from! African Americans tolerate (or finance) their divisive posturing. This goes for religious tion Tuesday, we did little to honor those First of all, let me deal with some especially should have a natural denominations, fraternities, soror- who gave so much for our rights. of my readers who do not seem to aversion to the corporate power How quickly we forget or, should I say, understand what the word organi­ system, first because the very first : itics, alumni associations, national how little we really care! zation means. It means to form corporations were formed by the organizations of all sorts. Black While I am at a loss to fully explain parts or elements of something E>utch and English for the purpose Enterprise or Ebony magazine's why this was the case despite the criti­ into a structured whole, which is of exploiting the African slave top 100 or 500, and all of our Black cal nature of particularly the gubernator­ coordinated and arranged method­ trade, and second because the cur­ elected officials! Power docs not ial election, I also realize that my pondcr- ically. Individuals, organize them­ rent American corporate system belong to any individual! It ings in this regard are, at best, academic. selves to achieve an acknowledged represents a grand conspiracy to belongs to the group! And it only exclude African Americans from The hand reality is that we do have a purpose or goal which is obviously exists as long as the group stays its economic mainstream. A third Republican governor who will, by virtue too massive for any one individual together!! So we must let our reason, if you need one, is that of the orientation of his party line, give to achieve. An organization is a 'leaders' know that we are fed up capitalism, like communism, is on African Americans much to be concerned business or administrative concern with tricks and frivolities. the verge of collapse from internal about over the next few years. united and constructed for a par­ Intelligence begins when people corruption and greed. Indeed, it As an indication of my concern, I find ticular end. And Black America is decided to cooperate, and it's high universally honeycombed with would have already collapsed if time we got smart. it interesting that his vciy first major corporations had not bought the state appointment was for the replace- organizations on top of organiza­ In preparation: Save your tions of singular and multiple pur­ U.S. government, which bailed money! Get everybody registered meni of the African American Secretary out the banks while you were not posed, all of which give some mea­ to vote and keep on reading of State Ron Kirk, Obviously, the looking! Governor has the right to make his own sure of affirmation to the one "Down Home." appointments. It is, though, very grand purpose of achieving first But it won't last much longer! Bill This article previously appeared in interesting that this would be his first class citizenship /or all African Ointon may be our last hope for sur­ choice. Americans.. vival, and the right wing fanatics are The Houston News Pages. destroying him, bit by bit. Reprinted with permission. The process of gubernatorial appoint­ But there is great disagreement ments will also be a very intriguing on how this noble purpose is sup­ series of events to watch. No doubt that posed to be achieved. Hundreds, since the election, there has been a thousands and even millions of us SEE.ITOLOVOO.HE: tremcreJous amount of political jockey­ join together in organizations ing to sec who will get the choice which somehow become trans­ fiMDTHE£P»STER|tt appointments. formed into end themselves, rather Somewhere, across the great state of than vehicles, or meant to achieve BUHNV \^^eRE:THE Texas, every African American the noble purpose. Somehow or Republican with aspirations for public other, our organizations stop short 5flrAE GUY/ service will be lined up for their reward. of the original target, generally Between the articles of support, host­ when they reach the stage of pro­ ing endorsement and campaign func­ viding a comifortable life-style for tions orotherwise lending their support, their leadership." At this point, I am confident that I will receive press competition for the spotlight releases in the near future with the replaces cooperation to achieve announcement of their well-deserved higher purpose. positions in state government and its As a matter of fact, this competi­ boards and commissions. I will be fasd- tive attitude leads to such preten­ naled to see both how many and who sion and self-indulgence among these appointees will be. our "role models" that all sense of Continued on Pago 4 ssrr HH''HnT%R'' lEfcSi

' • "IBWI^^IIMW n.- DearMON: MON Contejits An Open Letter to the Dallas School Board Cover Stoiy 20-23 Celebrate KWANZAA A[7P®Q[i>)AD[LG This is intended to be an open letter to the members of the Dallas School Features ©HDQOTOAO ©QP7 DAOCmre Board. Please be aware that the par­ 06^7 Nameless Warriors Misiion ents of Oak Cliff students will 03 Mothers Against 8" PLUSH BEAR • A CHRISTMAS MUG FILLED WITH ASSORTED CANDIES. accept nothing less than what we Teen Violence 1 9" PRE-INFLATED CHRISTMAS MYLAR have been promised as relates to 09 Breast Cancer Special Report FRESH JUICY FRUITS-1 EACH. MEDIUM SEE APPLE, ORANGE AND PEAR technological equipment/training 12 Education - Amcricorps A 8 OZ. ALL NATURAL BEVERAGE to be provided at Townview. 13 Holiday Magic with A 1.4 OZ. PACKAGE OF BUTTER COOKIES We have received information that Dallas Park And Recreation AND OTHER SELECTED GOODIES 18-19 IMAGES: Near & Afar - The the technological equipment/train­ BASKET IS WRAPPED IN CELLO PAPER AND ACCENTED WITH A BOW ing at Townview is to be downgrad­ Photos of R.C Hickman & ed - the principal is being asked Chester Higgins^ ]r. ALL FOR $34.99 - PRICE INCLUDES TAX, SHIPPING & HANDLING "What can you do with 'V amount 25 Entertainment Extra: CHARGES (TEXAS ONLY.) of dollars" rather than having the HallcGcrima'&Film "Sankofa" WE SHIP NATIONWIDE -ADD $3.00 EXTRA full amount of funds at her disposal 30 More Sports: NEXT DAY AIR - $9.95 - US AIR MAIL which would allow her to make this High School Highlights school competitive with those on 33 Matching "Ebony 1 learts** Na me the other side of town. Recurring Address We want to know how this plan to City/State/Zip . ; down-size Townview fits into the 10-11 In The News ,,.&: More '' mandates of the Desegregation 02-04 Commentary: Tublishor, Area Code/Phone # ' order. Guest, MON Letters Quanity • Grass roots citizens of Oak Qiff 16 Tradewinds in Business 17 Proprietary Information - are putting all of you on notice: FREE Wo are advocates for our children. "Birds of the reathcr" BUYTOW, GET ONE FREE We will not accept sell-outs from 2-t Fnlcrtainmcnl -What's On • BUY 2 BASKETS AT REGULAR Cable & The Crying Game PRICE* GET A 3RD OF any member of the school board. It EQUAL VALUE FREE is time for sell-outs to show their 27,34 MON Around Town & More (LIMIT 1 FREE BASKET) true interests and stop stealing from 29 Dwain Price's Sports: EXPIRES 12/31/94 our children and our future. Cm;boifs' Haley, CUP & MAIL We are also interested in knowing Mavs'Vapcyc why...when building schools in the 37-39 Career Opportunities^ Bids, Black commuruty, we are expected Business Ser\Hccs Directoiy gifts o^o o (atepgmfar, ftsm ] "BWW^WWW L !?('• ^ 1 Contlnuod from Pg3 were favorably Impressed with Publisher Continued from pg 2 of North Orolina, Jesse Helms, who is everything from the imforgettable poised for the chairmanship of the for­ warded to Federal Judge Barefoot icebreaker event in Pioneer Plaza to In dther case, I am not optimistic that eign relations committee. The last few Sanders, as well as to members of the exciting pre- and post-conven­ they will bring much sensitivily to flidr weeks have given us a real sense of the Black press, as a concern from a tion familiarization tours througlwut assignments from the broad majori ly of Helms. First was his now famous com­ parent who is outraged at reneged your wonderful state. the members of the African American ment about the inadequacies of promises and opportunities denied. This success will be a Texas-sized community and therefore give us little President Ointon to lead our armed If unitary status is based on (1) reason for excitement or pride. forces. Ilus fine example of hoof-in- boon to Dallas and the state. While mouth disease was soon followed by respect and (2) truth, this board has the immediate economic impact of Another nujor point of discussion has not persorufied either. been the geraral tone with which the his latest suggestion that the President our stay is around $4 million, it is migjit want to have an armed body important that, unlike other conven­ Republican parly has accepled their guard when he visits the troops in North Respectfully submitted, tions that come and go within days, obvious successes on election day. AH of Carolina, further suggesting that the Nettiel Jackson NTA's more than 300 attending tour the bravado heani both in Texas and in troops arc so strongly opptKcd to the Parent, Gtizen, Taxpayer companies could bring thousands of Washington seems to suggest that at President that he might have problems. tour groups back to Dallas and Texas minimum, changes are in ll^ maldng. In a world that is Ixxnming increas­ in the future. Our research indicates Changes do not necessarily mean ingly small and where the need for glob­ that each motorcoach we Isring to progress. In fact, I suspect that most of al thinking about the problems and BearMON, Dallas and Texas will leave behind it the changes that seem inevital>le are bad opportunities we face is mandatory, the more than $5,(XX) - spent on food, news for Afrkan Americans. thought of having Helms chair the prin­ I am one of more than 3,200 dele­ shopping, recreation, and trans­ Let me share two notable examples. cipal legislative committee on foreign portation. gates who were in Dallas last month First is the very frightening notion that relations is, at best, a nightmare. for the 43rd Annual Convention of Once again, thanks to Dallas for the an environment has been created that Beyond the obvious concern that he the National Tour Association. hospitality and congratulations on makes Senator Phil Gramm actually seems to have little ability to control what I'm writing to thank the Dallas successftUly making your marketing think that he has any remote capability comes out of his mouth there is also a Convention and \%itors Bureau, the your beautiful dty. and/or credentials to be the President need to have someone serve as chair who Texas Tourism industry and citizens of the United States. His constant dia­ d<^iws foreigners in a broader context of Dallas and Texas who helped to Sincerely, tribes in conservative wisdom always than people Irom New Jersey orchestrate and execute a tremen­ S. Burkett "Doc" Milner, CTP remind me that the word "conscrva- dous convention. dve," when used in the polidcal sense, If the tone of my comments seem neg­ 1994 President ative, it is because I do not believe that North America's premier group of National Tour Association should always raise a red flag for Black tour operators, tour suppliers folks. I don't think the clock can physi­ we have a lot to look forward to. Be ttmt (restaurants, hotels, and attractions), cally be turned back far enough to give as it may, we must be diligent to moni­ and destination marketing organiza­ us a picture as to where he would lead tor and comment on those injustices tions (chambers of commerce, con­ this country. that seem to be inevitable. To this end, vention and visitors bureaus and portimltj K«tn The second note of the changes is cen­ you can count on MON. state and provincial tourism offices) tered on the senator from the great stale What are your thoughts?

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MSE - ffKr-^smttpr. mm JBliWiimii 1 dog while he and I go in and members or very close friends. Pride world over. Now during this holiday buy us all a soda pop. When was uppermost with everyone. We season whether it s Kwanzaa, WSnat Ever we came back outside we mostly made our own toys except for Christmas, Thanksgiving or Islamic n ^^ noticed right away that our maybe one or two. Nearly all of us Eid we should stop and reflect on \^ ^W ^log vvas gone and our dog had paper routes and on some week­ what is happening to our children -^ JP was gone and our friend ends we would take our shine boxes today. Some of our leaders have been (^ i£ Poochie Boy was sitting on and go shoe shining around some of speaking to us on a, continuous basis tSae Miglht the steps eating some cook- the juke joints and pool halls. We asking us to stop and do just that. So •/* ies. We asked Poochie Boy made enough money to go horse back for my small part I dedicate this col­ ClhiMSiood • what happened to the dog? riding out at Magna Vista Riding umn to those leaders who have been He told us that he sold the Stable on Saturday mornings. Then sounding the call as well as to the The other day a dog to Big John for ten jack cookies. afternoons we would go to the children who have gone to their final friend and I Well of course we were upset but if movies at Forest Avenue Theater, resting places. To: Rev. Ben Chavis, were looking any of you remember penny jack Lagow or DalScc (the Rat Den) and at Rev. Zan W. Holmes, Minister Louis back on our cookies back in the sixties then you about 6:{X) pm to 8:00 pm we would Farakhan, John Wiley Price, Willis childhood while can understand why we just forgot end the night at Maverick's Roller Johnson, Thurman Jones, Diane growing up in about the dog and joined in with Rink on South Ervay Street because Ragsdale, Mary Ellen Hicks, Cheryl we had to Dallas and shar­ Poochie Boy and finished off the rest Smith, Kathlyn Gilliam, Thomas G. Hioinas ing some of of the cookies right? In those days be home before the TV would pro­ Jones, Juanita Simmons,' Imam Muhammad those light being a child was not so tough. I claim "if s ten o'clock, do you know Warith, Decn Muhammad, Rev. moments we Fredrick Haynes, Jackie Mixon, ••''•••^^"^^^" once had. To set Marcia Booker, Zackery Thompson, the lone for this Vincent Hall, Royce West,' Pam column I will share with you one Harrison, Ghasan Saleh, Spike Lee, such incident that kept us laughing Gaytha Davis, Ruth Wyrick, Mittie for quite a while that day. When we Jordan, Curtis King, Lee Alcorn and were about ten years of age my friend Rose Washington (Donnie) and I along with one other Now the children: Cory Weems 9 friend (Poochie Boy) would always killed in South Dallas from a drive by hang out together. Wo went every­ shooting; Michael Smith age three where and did everything together. and Alexander Smith 14 months One day while walking up Meadow killed by their mother in Union, Street leaving Phyllis Wheatley South Carolina; Christina Zile seven swimming pool during the summer of West Beach, Florida killed by her we came across a large stray St. stepfather; Eric Morse five of Chicago, Illinois pushed to his death Bernard dog. At that age I was very by two boys ages ten and eleven; thin and small (I know it's hard to Casey Dodson 12 of Sunnyvale, Texas believe, but I was). Well needless to killed by a 14-year old; Naser Isa 22 say we took the dog with us and and Murad Aweida 18 both Donnie the largest among us found a mean we had our occasional fights where your children are?" And on Palestinian Americans killed by a 14- rope and tied it around the neck of but during those days you just hit Monday nights our entire family year old youth in Oak Cliff; Terrence Lane 15 killed by an AMTRAK pas­ the dog and told me to get on and someone and they hit you back - case would take time to go out to the ride it while they walked. We senger train. Lane was an A and B closed. And sometimes there were movies together including mom and student at Lincoln High School in stopped at Camps Super Market at gang fights but they were done with dad. However, these are very trying the comer of Forest Avenue (now South Dallas; Silje Marie Redergard our fists not oozies. Our families times for our children today. It seems five of Oslo, Norway was kicked to Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) and were not rich but we did okay. And that each day brings a new episode of death by three six-year old boys in a Trunk Avenue. Donnie told Poochie most families refused welfare or young children who have killed or playground. Boy to stay outside and watch our charity unless it came from family have been killed in communities the Until then the struggle continues ...

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'^Ve are committed to the issue of ^ early Yes, the Warriors have almost taken freedom, justice and liberation for allr Friday on an identity of their own - almost. particularly African-Americans/*' morn­ They are often seen in the back­ VVarrior Spokesperson. OB Vital ing are ground of photos featuring Price in the using Jocal newspapers, or captured on film Most of the Warriors "are profession­ Gentry bullhorns to broadcast their message by some local television photographer als - doctors, nurses, counselors, elect­ loud and clear. These people are reporting on the latest protest Yet they ed officials and people from all walks "No Justice no peace focused, driven, and determined. ren:\ain unidentified. of life," Muhammad said. (no Justice no peace) These people are County This group of men, women and "The biggest nusconception is that In the land of the beast, Commissioner John Wiley Price children, husbands, wives, stu­ we are out of touch and out of con­ (no Justice no peace) and the legion of loyal supporters dents, employers, employees and trol," Price said of himself and the We'll keep on coming known simply as "the Warriors." next-door neighbors, are a mys­ Warriors. "That we are not reason­ (no Justice no peace) tery to all. People wonder and have able people and that we don't have As long as It takes, The Beginning at one time or another asked (and lef s anything else to do." (no Justice no peace) About five years ago, when the charis­ be honest) the following questions: We'll keep on coming matic Price and his in-your-face style "Who are the Warriors? Don't they ''Our mission is clear. We take on (no Justice no peace) of "doing and being" became known, have jobs? Why are they following the issues of the community. We 'till we get It straight people began asking, "What's wrong behind John? Are they aazy? What are are just trying to free our brothers (no Justice no peace) with him?" they doing out there? (on the picket and sisters'' - John Wiley Price We'll get It sure "They were asking me that as though line)" and more. (no Justice no peace) I was acting out of character," Price Misconceptions On the Line cause we got the cure remembered. "I said tell them 1 am at The Warriors are neither HIS support­ It's about 6:30 a.m. one cool morning (no Justice no peace) war. I am a warrior.'" ers nor HIS followers. Price says. in Octoben Price and about seven of We'll be right here A group of people, who themselves the Warriors are 15 minutes into their believed in the issues Price brought to Ay "»inTij;;;' latest protest - the one concerning the (no Justice no peace) the public's attention, took it from irmer workings of Parkland Hospital. If It takes all year there and proclaimed that they too Wearing handmade signs printed (no Justice no peace) were at war. They soon became known with phrases such as, "Parkland- Our mission Is clear as the Warriors. administrators get mo money, mo (no Justice no peace) Since then, the extremely loyal fol­ money, mo money," and "Parkland We'll be right here lowing has been with Price, fighting Hospital - Colored Experiment in (no Justice no peace)" his battles, fighting their battles, Progress - Enter," the Warriors spread fighting our (African American) battles. out along Harry Hincs. Police have They have protested and fought blocked off a comer of the street and This catchy rhyming tune that one can for change... in the media regarding have put up flares. They spend the almost dance to is chanted with preci­ its hiring practices and insensitive cov­ morning directing traffic around Price sion on Harry Hines Boulevard, direct­ erage of minorities and they have and the Warriors. ly in front of Parkland Hospital. Its called attention to unfair hiring and A black man in a maroon Honda singers have on sweat-suits, caps, jeans promotional practices in the Dallas Accord drives by the picket line, honks and shirts. Some do a little dance while Police Department by picketing its his horn and raises his fist in the black Northeast substation along Northwest power sign - a show of support for chanting, others walk back and forth Highway. They even held a nightly "They are not supporting ME, they Price and the Warriors. Price, still with stem faces, serious about their vigil in front of Lew Stenrct Justice are supporting OUR (African- shouting into the bullhorn, raises his nussion, and passing out papers. Center for 24 days. Inside was Price, American) cause. These are not MY fist back at the passing motorist, causes," he said, "They just give me an thankful for the support. He doesn't Dreaming of a NeW Home opportunity to be their spokesperson miss a beat. and to frame and focus the group." Behaving like the normal, out­ •"We are standing beside each other. standing citizens that they really dm Hte ft'nc^tti mwi l&mm If I was standing alone (on the picket are but that no one believes they line) they would have had me in a are, the Warriors picket with one First Advantage may be the way straight-jacket by now." thing in mind - getting their FirstAdvantage is a revolutionary new loan program from First Interstate Thomas Muhammad, one of the orig­ message across. Bank designed for low- and moderate-income individuals and families. With inal Warriors with the group, said the They don't block traffic and they wait FirstAdvatangc, closing cost and monthly payments arc kept to a minimum on a Warriors have no real problem with for the light to cross the street with special group of home improvement and mortgage programs.* - the perception that they "follow their signs and their literature. FirstAdvantage home improvement loans require no minimum loan twhind Price." The hospital is under fire from Price amount, and our new mortgage program~The Qualificr-?.-:'W-«•^^.•''*•'**^•"•™' "^^r Parkland Memorial Hospital, zve protest Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. vehemently the apparent apartheid- like Friday 9:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. practices that are a part of this institution. Arlington Bank The practices to which I refer occur in both Drive-Thru institutional purchasing and procuring • Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. as well as in institutional hiring, firing Saturday 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. ••> !^. and promotion practices. Parkland's monthly Board reports Lobby mmwrnmimir •%.-:-. Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. graphically demonstrate the disparity Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. that exists between upper level manage­ ment and lower level positions both in 2505 North Highway 360 1889 Brown Blvd. * minority representation and in salaries. Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 (=1 Arlington, Texas 76006 Understandably, positions requiring Metro (817)640-4700 LENDER Metro (817) 640-4710 medical degrees have always come at a MEMBER FDIC .; Equal OpportunityLender to talk before we got to Uic picket premium and should be compensated line/' Price said. "They'had ample above those of positions requiring only "GET THE 411" opportunity to cure the situation." high school diplorruis. However, when positions in the lower levels receive pay BEEPERS ETC. AlOi Will activate your pager for as low as S10 family increases of 12, 19 and 30 cents and PAGERS Among the many things the Warriors hour for persons with 10, 15 and 20 From $49.99 to $95.99 are not/ there is one thing that they are: years of service, and senior level posi­ AIRTIME From $9.95 to $13.00 Monthly family. tions receive tens of thousands in raises 'Unlimited Calls on All Pagers "We are family. There is room for with little or no comparable changes in 'Leaner Pagers Available disagreements," Price said. "We responsibility, I and the community I hold meetings and are focused. $$$TOP CASH FOR YOUR BEEPERS AND CELLULAR PHONES$$$ We are very organized and know serve find that immoral and unethical. Free Maintenance 100% Trade Up who works where, etc. We are Dr. Ron Anderson has said that he rec­ Guaranteed Buy Back able to mobilize and we know ognizes the value of his senior manage­ where we are," 7 Locations For Your Convenience ment to be culturally competent. If that DALLAS Muhammad agrees. "There are a lot is so, he then recognizes the need for his of people in this struggle with him 3116 Grand 8347 Park Une senior management to be culturally (Price). We have to be disciplined and (214)426-4131 (214)366-7112 diverse and supported in their diversity. keep the focus." FT. WORTH However, his line and staff chart do not 2901 N. Main 3101 Mansfield Hwy 4220 E. Lancaster demonstrate that understanding. (817)626-9661 (817)536-7949 (817)531-8818 Reporters Note: after this story was Additionally, the Board reports indi­ DENTON DENISON written. Parkland Hospital Board cate only minimal involvement of 212SFLWorthDr. 405 S. Armstrong member Dr. Ora Lee Watson joined the minority businesses at Parkbnd. Good (214)380-9065 (903)465-1068 Warrior protest, and County faith effort alone is not enough to ensure Commissioner John Wiley Price minority inclusion. No longer will the released an "open letter to the commu­ nity/' regarding the protest. minority community in Dallas be satis­ i D. Dl 0 Pa C E fied with Parkland's good faith effort In a prepared statement. Dr. Watson and subsequent excuses to justify the said she decided to pin the protests "in support of the issues that are being status quo. raised regarding Parkland's practice It is time that the Senior Management related to doing business with minori­ at Parkland recognizes its need to do Personal Injury ties in this community and practices more than maintain generous salary related to hiring and promoting structures for its Anglo senior staff Family Law minorities within Parkland. members^ and further enrich Anglo "It has become abundantly clear to businessmen bom of the poverty and me that current policies may be inhibit­ illness of the minority poor. ing positive and substantive move­ The Warriors and I intend to continue ment toward equitable inclusion of Elizabeth L Davis minorities. As a member of the Board our protests in an effort to demonstrate Attorney & Counselor at Law of Managers, then, I contributed to the to this community the need for signifi­ 2730 Stemmons, 1104 Tower West problem, and as such I must actualize cant change here. And until then since Dallas, Tx 75207 the need for dramatic changes." tlxere is no justice, there will be no peace! 214-689-7800 On Nov. 1, Price released an "open Yours in the struggle, letter to the community." The follow­ ing is a reprint in its entirety. John Wiley Price and the Warriors NolCeriiried hy Texas Board of Legal SpedalizaDon [ fmnrt=rmv(53Tr?CT».i7ia'/fg-ttrm - igggisg^c (¥ggg?»1rar. negg) c 3 teenagers. The these children and thdr deviant behav­ The purpose is to allow individuals to American jus­ ior," stated Ms Strickland. Some of cope with the loss of a loved one. The tice system had these kids have a wrap sheet a mile program hopes to change some of the been originally long. Many of them have immediate policies of the criminal justice system. Teeia Violemice designed to relatives who have been iixarceraled. On November 22,1994, MATV held a reform guilty Most of these kids are from low-income prayer vigil for teenage victims of Advocating Family Support And children of backgrounds, have low self-esteem, homicide. minor crimes. and a low level of education. "I don't MATV has an open membership Juvenile Justice System Change Increasingly the see how a child can rehabilitatei f they along with a volunteer program. justice system can't read," stated Ms. Strickland. • Anyone can volunteer. It's not limited By Aitnella C Holmes has become overwhelmed with the During the funeral, Joyce Strickland to the families of lost victims. number of case and types of crinunal experienced disbelief and denial Donations are accepted and needed. "Mom, I'm getting ready to leave and I acts by teenagers. During the past six regarding her son's death. "I couldn't Ms. Strickland also goes out to various want tell you good-bye and that I love years, there has been an increase in comprehend that my son wasn't going schools to speak to teenagers. you." These were just a few of the juvenile's crimes such as, murder, to ever walk tlux>ugh the front door, Ms, Strickland stated the pain never words that Joyce Strickland son had rape, robbery, and aggravated again." Christopher was a freshman goes away but she hopes there are said to her on June 19 on the afternoon assault. According to Sgt. at Morehouse. Six days before' more good days to come. "If s a heal­ of his murder. Nothing or ho one in Chandler the number of his murder, he celebrated ing process. If we could just reach tv/o this world could have prepared Ms. homicides his nineteenth or three (kids), then, we're helping the Strickland for the 2K)0 a.m. knock on committedr*! rn *—1 birthday. Prior to community." She goes on to say, "the the door from the Dallas Police by teens\ If I p his death, he was advocacy program is going to t« a lit­ Department informing her that her son under the age \ '! I T working with the tle of an uphill battle. I'm excited Christopher had been shot dead. "I was of seventeen \ j p children of St. about making a differcnce, but I'm also hoping that the police would say that in Dallas for \j ~] Philip's. He was frustrated and impatient. I wanted he was in an accident but deep down 1993 is 29. also donating his something done yesterday." She fur­ inside I knew he wasn't alive," stated Twenty-two of these vic­ clo thes to individuals ther hopes that "if we can raise the Ms. Strickland. tims were all under the within the community, via a level of consciousness then these kids On June 19,1993, Charies Christopher age of seventeen. The suggestion made by him to his won't feel like 'throw-aways.' We also Lewis 19, Kendrick Demon Lott 18, and youngest among the victims was a 2 mother. won't have to worry about them com­ Tobias Wiggins were on their way to a month old baby. After his death, Joyce was ing out and attacking us." club. When the two boys got to the Behind all this violence is a lack of approached by Judge Thonws G. Jones Ms. Strickland revealed "I also hope club's parking lot, they decided not to respect for human life. Many of these to develop a program against teen vio­ that one of these days I can think stay. A few minutes later, they were teenagers don't even recognize or lence. Six months later she became about my son-'Chris' with a smile." being held up by two youths Courtney have any emotional feeling for what executive director of Mothers Against Hooper 16, and Kendrick Hall 17, who they are doing or about to do. It is a Teen Violence. The focus of the agency For more information on Mothers Agaijjst had guns and were strung out on alco­ cold and calculated murder that is is to provide support to families who Teen Violence, contact Joyce Strickland, hol and PCP. After brutally beating going to take place by a young indi­ have lost their diildren to violence. Director at 214/565-0422, the three young men and robbing vidual who doesn't have any rationale them, Courtney Hooper and Kendrick for the consequences, A lot of these Hall had drove them to a secluded area children lack compassion because Dallas near the Rose Terrace Apartments. As they were not brought up or nurtured Park and Recreation Department soon as the car stopped, Tobias who sat this way. "When a child is bom, the in the front passenger scat, jumped out first person the child sees is the par­ presents its annual the car and managed to get away. ent. Through the parents' eyes a child Charles and Kendrick were not so often sees love. Many of these parents lucky. Kendrick was shot twice in the have been neglecting their children," iHoMay on tde Laks^ back of the head and Christopher was stated Joyce Strickland. "One of the shot twice in the face after pleading suspects who killed Christopher had December 9-17 and begging with his murderers to been bom in a prison. Children need 6:30-9 p.m. allow him to live. to know that they are worthy of God's Both boys were tried and sentenced love. Unfortunately, a lot of teenagers Bachman Lake for the murder but neither teen are having children to fulfill an enw- received the death penalty. Instead, tional need within themselves. A Slctivitksfor tHe mtmfanMy Kendrick plea bargained and received small baby will only want and need two life terms because he gave testimo­ until it comes of age. Because there Seginat 6:30 p,m, ny and cooperated with the District are no qualifications for being a parent Attorney's Office. Courtney Hooper and the needs of the child are not met, tack Jridmj and Saturday. did not get the death perwity because the result opens the door to perverse the state of Texas does not provide the attitudes." death penalty for someone under 16. These children will go through the Santa's Worf:slwp* Ms "You can try a 15 or 16 year old kid justice system with time served and Crafts • iVtotc under capital murder as an adult and little or no rehabilitation. the rrwsl the suspect would get is life in Simultaneously, when these teenagers Costumed Critters • !KolidaijTaradt prison, "^ stated Sgt. James Chandler of are hce to go, they leave the judicial Live.'Enteriamment the Dallas Homicide Department. system with a sealed record. The pre­ What does all this mean? Tomorrow vious records of young offenders arc moming the State of Texas will harbor, generally closed, so that judges will • Sponsors feed, clothe, along with shelter these only rule on the current case. The Burch Management boys through the state prison system. public will never know the crime of Cable Access • Olympic Pizza • 100.3 JAMZ It also means that today's juvenile- these children before, after, and dur­ and the Bachman Northwest Highway justice system has become inadequate ing their sentence terms, Community Association and no longer able to cope with the "We are sending the wrong message rash of violence brought on by to kids. There arc no consequences for mn^m.<^tfi-fxs:^xrmmmmh r_ ,^Hgg:^Jt- (immrri^r^r t0i^& ^ L weeks she was Women who have a history of given a dose breast cancer are at risk for Foiresiglit iyilows of chemother­ developing the disease. THE SUSAN G. KOMEN apy on an out­ However, no woman is BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION patient basis. immune and the risk increases Once every month at the same time Hiimdsiglht check for a lump, hard knot, ihfckening ^"^ "I was tcrri- with age. or discharge. . The American Cancer African-American Female Death by fied/'she said. Once a year, see your doctor for a Society (ACS) recommends breast exam. Ask your doctor about J ^ "I cried a lot." women with no breast prob­ a mammogram Breast Cancer His;her than Whites so did her lems to have a screening BREAST Report any changes 1o a physldan SELF-EXAM By Veronica W. Morga.n ^ son required therapy becausfamilye ofHe thre mammogram done every recurring nightmares that haunted one to two years beginning IN THE SHOWER Raise arm as shown. Fingers flat, For weeks, Linda Mattson just got thin­ him, at age 40. ner and thinner. Women age 50 and older move over breast In pattern Linda Mattson said he (her son) shown, including annpit area. Use She wasn't on a diet; she wasn't would see her drowning with one should have a screening left hand for right breast, right anorexic; and she wasn't sick — so she hand outstretched, but he couldn't mammogram done every hand for left breast. thought, only tired. save her. year. She didn't want her usual lunch-time The night Mattson's daughters Doctors urge women to BEFORE A MIRROR craving of a large Caesar salad with learned of her illness, one went out and check their breast monthly Look for any changes In shape or Italian dressing. No longer did she smoked pot, to drown away the fears, and to have clinical exams contour of breast. Note any swell­ yearn for her favorite grilled turkey and and the other one went on a drirJdng done (at least) every three ing, dimpling of skin, or changes in Swiss cheese sandwich with a glass of binge. years. CHiangcs in breast size the skin or nipple. First, inspect ice tea. breasts with arms at your sides. '^t happened just once, but I continu­ or shape should be cause for But her insatiable yearning was for ally insisted that they keep a positive Next, raise arms high overhead. concern. sleep, a full hour of undisturbed, attitude and not to treat me different­ Then rest palms on hips and jiress worry-free slumber. ly," she said. Women should also be down firmly to flex chest muscles. Mattson believed the exhaustion she aware that changes in color or Left and right breast will not match . For her own therapy and positive exactly—few women's breasts do. felt was due largely to the stress of rais­ motivation, feel of breast, dimpling of the skin, puckering of the skin or ing two independent-thinking teenage Mattson envisioned the cancer as a LYING DOWN daughters, and a nine-year old son. big black ugly lock that she saw scaly skin are symptoms to Put a pillow under right shoulder The family also moved around quite a being washed down the moimtain watch for. and arm behind head as shown. bit because of her husband's job. And stream by a gushing waterfall As in the case of Mattson, Fingers flat, use left hand to press one of Mattson's daughters was threat­ "That was difficult." she noticed a discharge and gently in circular motion. Include ening to drop out of school because she "It was hard trying to see that but I scalincss in the nipple area, 1^=^ armpit and chest area from collar­ felt it (school) was boring. had to envision it, and it worked," she but she was not aware that bone to below breast. Repeat using Taking showers always helped said. this was a cause for alarm. firmer pressure. Gently squeeze Mattson to take a breather irom her Today more than eight years later "I get upset sometimes for nipple to check for discharge. troubles, but one evening as she lath­ Mattson is a walking miracle. Not only not knowing about BSE Repeat for left breast. ered up fear gripped her heart as ... has she survived breast cancer but she (Breast Self-Examination), . . . iter fingers swirled around a survived bladder cancer, twice. who knows what could lump nearly half the si7e of a golf Doctors say her breast cancer is in have been/' says Mattson, 1-800-1'M AWARE ball in her left breast. remission. Her take: "I either have it or who is currently employed [KOMEN HtLPUNE I •aOO-A£2-9373) The alarming discovery was totally I don't." at ACS. unexpected. Mattson was not looking This year an estimated 46,000 women for a lump. In all of her then, 39 years, died because oi breast cancen Early detection is the key the California native had never heard of Researchers say early detection and to surviving breast cancer. Think you can't doing monthly Breast Self- improved treatment have kept mortal­ Examinations (BSE). ity rates stable over the past 50 years. For more information own your The doctor planned to do a nwmmo- Studies show that African- on breast cancer contact: gram of her breast just three months Americans females are more like­ American Cancer Society prior to her discovery, but for some rea­ ly to die from the disease as com­ (ACS) 1-800-ACS-2345: own home? son he changed his nund. His main con­ pared to whites. the Cancer Ir\formation Service line at: Think again. cern at that time was to relievo the pain The primary reason dted is that the she experienced from an ulcer. 1-800-422-6237; and The disease has moved into the advanced Let us show y.ou how with the - But this doctor's visit would be Susan • G. Komen Breast stages before it is diagnosed. Cancer Foundation at Affordable Neighborhood Mortgage.* different. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) 214/450-1777. [MONl ' The year was 1986. studies found that other contributing Guaranty Federal Bank's Mattson received the earth shattering factors to the radal differences ; Affordable Neighborhood Mortgage offers: news. in breast cancer survival was She had breast cancer and it had • A small down payment attributed to body mass index. ilEN aVJOtJEM • Use of past rent and utilities payments as credit liistorj' spread into two lymph nodes. "African-American women • No origination fees or discount points Modified Radical Surgery to remove - were more likely than white • Ilomcbuyers Training Program the breast, some of the lymph nodes women to be categorized as and the lining over the chest muscles overweight, based on body For Information contact: had to be done soon. In some cases, the Gmciela Alcman or Mike Wilson mass index." (214)360-5139 smaller of the two chest muscles has to "And women with high body be removed. mass index were more Ukcly to Mattson learned that she would have to die from breast cancer." PERSONAL DATELINE ^CUARAWTY. endure lai^ doses of chcmolherapy treat­ Researchers found that 1-9(XM76-30006Xt.19 cJwl FEDERAL RANK r^R ments, in order to kill the cancer cells. poor access to health care MSW Entorprlsbs Neigbbor}x>od Texas Banking Her treatments were to be done with­ and lack of mammograms 214-252-8313 in a designated cycle of treatment and •Anil BUR liulljM* were also contributing $i.9S/mln. I8 2iovor - • ID cndfl Biii"TO*aL i'^LIL.IWt recovery periods, meaning every few factors to survival. c >Mritgi ji:; faculty development and programs 12th Annual Friends of the Dallas that benefit the cntin? university. Police Awards Banquet, held last Anniversary For more information call month in the Chantilly Ballroom at the Today's Dallas Woman, a monthly metro (817) 267-0651. Loews Analole Hotel. j publication founded by Sharon Holiday and Butler were presented Morales, celebrates its two-year the life-saving award for aiding a fel-. anniversary in December. low officer who received a gun shot \ The magazine focuses on a variety of wound to tlie head. And Brightman health, financial, career, and entertain­ was honored for administering Pholo By Andrea Hawkins ing issues that evolves around profes­ mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on an sional women living in Dallas. Sino; Board; and Bottom row (1 to r) are: infant who had stopped breathing. lit inception, its mission has been to intro­ Lois Finkclman, Pn.*sidcnt Park Board; both instances, the victims survived duce Dallas women to each other. Ruthmary While, District 3 Park due to the actions taken by the officers.' f The celebration will be capped off by Board; Betty Dwyer and Claudctte Other awards presented that night a presentation of the first annual Luster both of the Kiest Park Advisory were for meritorious conduct/ Officer •Today's Dallas Woman of the Year Council. of the Year, Police Shield and the (Award in January 1995. The winner For more information "win be featured in the Feb. publication call Pam Monk at <214) 670-1923. of the magazine. Nominees come from Pholo by William A. Johnson (I to r) Jim ReM, president of 5D0C, .the community Judge Carolyn Wright, Ms. Phoebe King, '• For more information call University of North Texas and Calvin Person I (214)488-9880. Gets New Annual Fund f I \M\ Sanders Constructioft, Inc. \/ Donated Funds Provide Director Joins the Big Leagues Krislie L. Patton recently joined the Additional Bike Officers James Sanders, president and University of North Texas (UNT) as founder of Sanders Construction, ''A'' for Park the new Annual Fund director in the Inc., and his wife the Honorable Kiesl Advisory Council, Clearview Office of Advancement. Carolyn Wright celebrated the grand ,Crime Watch and Bank One teamed up The Silsbee, Texas native, is a gradu­ opening of the Sanders Professional (I to r) Senior Corporal Roosevelt Holiday,] to donate funds to put two bike offi- ate of Stephen F. Austin Offlcor Margte Brlghlmsn and Sonlorj Building located at 330 S. R.L. Corporal Samuel W. Butler, Jr. | *^cers in the Kiost Park area. University. Prior to joining UNT, Thornton Frwy., last month. I Pictured: Top row from (1 to r) arc: Patton was an assistant area develop­ i Nearly 200 local community and medal of valor. .1 Officers Chris Dalesandro, Dwight ment director for the UniEcd Negro business leaders attended a small Actors Chuck Norris and Clarcncei ;Dequire, Steve Winters and Chief College Fund in Dallas. reception on site, to congratulate the Gilyard, Jr. from the TV scries "Walker Hampton; DPARD Director Paul Dyer; As fund director, Patton's primary new owners. The opening was co- Texas Rangers," were among several :Dwainc Caraway, District 6 Park responsibility is to generate new hosted by Comerica Bank-Texas and . guest speakers present for the occa' the Southern Dallas Development sion. . ^ Corporation (SDDC). For more information call I Martin BurrcII, a DART representa­ (214)828-1606. i We'd Like To Discuss tive, was on hand to award Sanders a $1 million contract to renovate DARTs East Dallas Hydraulic Maintenance Station. Future plans of A Little Business the company including submitting a bid to do the necessary remodeling on the Martin Luther King Branch Library. Initially, Sanders provided repair • y Our small business specialists can give you expert advice and maintcnano? for lus own rental J..1 properties in 1972. He later expanded r and the financial resources to help your company grow. the scr\ices to a full range of renova­ After all, your business may be small now. tion and construction capabilities. A growing number of con\mercial con­ •V • But it doesn't have to stay that way. tracts with the public and private sec­ A v tors prompted Sanders to purchase b- .-ill. '••,. i u.. .-> .iO-' Ask us about our SBA loan program. the newly renovated 6,000 square fool facility. The construction company is Dallas Tlieatcr Center on both the Referred Contractor and Preferred Contractor list in North Celebrates the Season \ Dalbs and Las Colinas. Akin Babalunde will star as Mr. For more information call Fezzwig in the Dallas Theater (214)934-3012. Center's (DTC) production of "A Christnvis Carol," a timeless tale of love and redemption, full of festive Officers Awarded at 12th dandng, beautiful carols and special jctnimm^ nMr\ Annual Dallas Police effects. \ I The Charles Dickens classic - an Banquet ada pta tion by Gerald Freed ma n Senior Corporal Roosevelt Holiday, directed by Victoria Bussert - marks Member FDIC Comerica Bank-Texas Equal Oppcnunity Lender Officer Margie Brightman and Senior year 11, that the play has been per- Mfygnm g]r>3tigr^crmav i^!i^.^. • ^ 1 More In The News ; formed at DTC. Prcviews began last the Dry Bones: The Conditions that j month; opening night is Saturday, Face Black People in America will be Special News: I December 3; and performances contin- on hand to sign several of his works. ! ue through December 24 at the Arts For more information call Feia on I District Theater, 2401 Hora Street. {214)943-8262. I For more information call Cheryl Smith Writing for MON in January 1995 I (214)526-8210. Local Author Romances I NationsBank Honors Area Her Way to the Top by Tai E. Jones Frances Ray's book Forever Yours \ Bankers appcarcd as number three on Essence \ Michael Dulan, consumer regional magazine's bestsellers list for October. The multimillion dollar communica- „. I manager, Arlcen Garza, Texas The book is also rated as number three lions industry is still a while man's \ Hispanic marketing manager, June in fiction, paperback and hardcover at world and as long as minorities ^ \ James, product support analyst, Black Images, and number three on remain in the dark about whaf s real­ \ Emma Jean Miller, NationsBanc Blackboard. ly happening within our communi­ fi ties and amongst our own comrades * \ I Mortgage account executive, Chris Since the book was published, the i^ I Newton, business banking exccu- author has appeared on the television in front and behind the media ' . VV \ tive and Donna Wright, program "Insights," and will be fea- scenes, it will stay that way. [NationsBank Mortgage regional turcd> along with seven other Texas To combat the ever growing sensa­ -i?-% •n'j. I sales manager were recently hon- writers^, in the winter issue of Our tionalism and yellow-journalism (• ^; ^ : ,3 Texas magazine. Ray has also complet­ portrayed on the minority communi­ jored as recipients of the Leadership K i I Excellence in Neighborhood ed a taped interview slated for the Tom ty and lo keep our readers informed [Development (LEND) award. Joiner show on KJMZ 100.3 QAUZ). on both the current and past \ The award recognizes associa les who A book signing, featuring her lat­ "Movers and Shakers" throughout [offer their talent and expertise to non- est book entitled Sarah's Miracle the communications' industry, MON will be held at Black Images Book i profit organization, is proud to announce that Dallas- Bazaar on Saturday, December 3, \ For more information based journalist Cheryl Smith will from 3:30 to 5 p.m. pen a new column covering .;„;,.„,,-, .^.y.„,.i ! call Chiintrcll Andrews (214) 503-0639. For more information call Metroplcx media to start in the (214) 302-2015 or 375-5418. January 1995 issue of MON. Cheryl Smith As a leading journalist throughout Bank Announces New the Dallas community. Smith manages Black Communicators, she has served to work a daily full-time job, host her as the caretaker for more than Location in Southeast Oak own weekly radio program on $100,000 worth of scholarships to area Cliff KKDA-AM, "Reporters' Roundtablo," students over the past four years. He? Texas Contmerce Bank (TCB) held a serve as a contributing editor for a commitment lo 'volunteer-ism' is groundbreaking ceremony celebrating wcH?kly newspaper, and still manages deeply-rooted and sincere. j the construction of its newest braiKh to plunge her talents into "One Very seldom, do you mention some-j location at Lancaster and Mentor Strcx?ts African-American Woman's Opinion" one's name and find that everyone' across fn^m the V.A. Hospital recently. and a column in The Dallas Weekly you mention the name to, says only The new location will enable TCB to called "ASK Cheryl!" positive things about the person's pro-] further increase its loans to both small Undoubtedly, Smith is flanked with fessionalism or what a wonderful I Pro Buffer Golf Club Hosts businesses and consumers. Tlie bank the highest regards from her fellow human being that person isJ has a set goal lo extend $3 million or journalists. As tlie current chairper­ iJtmior Golf Tournament more in residential loans and $5 mil­ However, Cheryl Smith's name lion or more in small business loans in son for the scholarship commilteo of resounds credibility, commitment; IThc Southwest Chapter of Pro Duffer Southeast Oak Oiff over the next three the Dallas/Forl Worth Association of and superior journalism. - IMON] \ I Golf Club held its firet Fro Duffer years. ;, Minority Junior Golf Tournament at For more information contact Dana \ Lone Star Golf Center on October 1. Bickford at (214) 922-2374, I Seventeen junior boys and girls, ages : 6 to 13, participated in the tournament. • Parents interested in enrolling their Local Community College 'ersonne ervice, Inc ; child(rcn) should write lo Pro Duffer ^:7 IGolf Club, Inc. Southwest Chapter, Students Recognized \ P.O. Box 227473, Dallas, TX 75222. Nationally

i The names of ninety-nine students from Brookhaven College will appear in the vP [Local Bookstore 1995 edition of Who's Who Among '^ip cm nu Mkfi i Celebrates Neiv Location Students in American Junior Colleges. : Pan-African Connection Bookstore The students were selected as nation­ V TEMPORARY 7 land Resource Center celebrates the al outstanding campus leaders based 7PAYR0LLINGV i opening of a second location on on their academic achievement, com­ iSatuniay, December 3, at 8423 Lake munity service, leadership in extracur­ V PERMANENT PLACEMENT 7 !|une Roiid in Pleasant Grove. ricular activities and their potential for j. A full day of activities featuring continued success. I African storytellers, cultural drum- Students selected now join an elite DALLAS HOUSTON 2606 MLK Blvd., Suite 222 3730 Kirby Dr.. Suite 1225 imers and dancers, local authors group of students from more than 1,800 higher-learning institutions (214)426-0091 (713)831-6878 I showcase, special guest lecturers, (214)426-2861 Fax (713) 831-6884 Fax ' ifood, fun and much more arc schcd- throughout the country. ] uled for the event. For more information \ Rudolph Windsor author of Valley of call Jean Speed (214) 62(M824, "24 HOUR ACCESSIBILITY" •mm^f^JH^^fim^mW. m^r^ ^"^^^^Sin^Sr^tnTfetvTi^ iii(rihifililMiriiiffli! liiiiwiuii home-ownership. Also, the individual should be Firesidesnt CMiatoinis' aware on how to show the interest rate market. y As evidenced in recent years, the interest rate Bing charged by lending insti­ ''Making Connections for Children and tutions on home mort­ Good Credit divided gage loans vary greatly as changes Youth" in Dallas occur in the money market. This sit­ by Housing Equals to by Tonya Parker association of 313 congregations. The Income minus debts, uation is especially true in particular Executive Director for the program is and other factors. with cases of longer term mortgages Many are calling the Americorps vol­ Reverend Thomas CJuigley. In the If nothing else, we (when interest charges represent a unteer program the "Peace Corps in information/application packet dis­ will have learned substantial amount of monthly pay­ the community" others are calling the tributed by Mr. Quiglc/s office the this today. After ment in early years). program "Qinton's way of securing living allowance for Americorps Curtis having said that, So you see, the interest rate in the college students' vote in 1996." members is documented as $7,640 for this brings me to the effect when a mortgage is estab­ Whatever the case Americorps is eleven months of service as a full time Yates subject of individual lished may later prove to be very making connections for children and volunteer and $3,820 for eleven ^^^^^^"^ credit that can affect attractive or unattractive if the pre­ youth in Dallas. months of service as a half-time vol­ mortgage financing if it's derogatory. vailing interest rates change. Thaf s In President Clinton's 1993 inaugur­ unteer. Full time participants also One major obstacle that poses a why it's important to be "somewhat" al address the President encouraged receive health care insurance and child care benefits. problem for many new home-buyers prepared when it comes to acquiring college students and those pursuing higher education to commit a "season In addition to the living allowance is defaulted Texas Guaranteed mortgage financing in order to pur­ of service" to communities in need of the Americorps program also pro­ Student Loans, which contributes to chase a home. volunteers. At the time of the address vides an education award for volun­ bad credit. Let's face it, with bad Keep in mind also, that it's one the President only implied that the teers. The education award is given credit even the most effective hous­ thing to finally purchase a home, but commitment to the community could at the end of the eleven months of ing program - be it Federal, State, another thing to try and keep it. yield cash for college, now it is a con­ service and is in the form of a vouch­ City, or County - "couldn't put There is a certain amount of physical firmed reality. er. The voucher can be used within Humpty Dumpty back together and mental effort required to main­ The Qinton Administration has cre­ seven years to pay off loans or con­ again," so to speak. So, for those of tain a home. Rarely would you be ated an agency called Corporation for tinue one's education at an accredit­ us who have bad credit because of a able to sit idly by and watch your National and Community Service ed college, university, or vocational Defaulted Student Loan we'll start property take care of itself. (CNCS). There are five service organi­ program. The award is worth $4,725 the new year off with a ray of hope. Finally, once you've established or zations under the umbrella of CNCS, for a full time volunteer (approxi­ re-established good credit, low- and these organizations include: mately 1700 hrs over nine to twelve Americorps, is a program that was moderate-income family programs Volunteers in Service to America months) and $2362,50 for part time recently initiated by President can help you with down-payment, (VISTA), Lesrr. and Serve America, volunteers (approximately 900 hrs Clinton to help individual pay off National Senior Service Corps, closing costs, and prepaid items. over two to three years). defaulted student loans through Americorps, and Civilian Community Currently, you would need at least In a letter, from the Executive work programs (see related article in Service Corps, Director Reverend Quigley, regarding 3% of the home's sales price from this issue). You can call Americorps the program I was told that the Dallas your own money, so be prepared. In 1993 the Americorps program to register tor tt^ese programs at l- boasted a budget of 1.5 billion. version is called "Making inesc programs help in keeping 800-942-2677. This can indeed Originally Qinton proposed a five Connections for Children and Youth the dream of homeownership close become a new beginning for many year budget of 93 billion but Congress (MCCY)." The in formation/applica­ in view. If you feel that you're ready individuals needing affordable hous­ did not concur with the President's tion packet also provides a list of the for homeownership, but need the ing, especially our younger genera­ proposal. After members of Congress communities that the program volun­ professional guidance to get you tion who may not have yet absorbed warned the President that an overly teers will service. This years'group of there call me today at 214/702-0151, zealous financial beginning for volunteers will work in five neighbor­ the importance of good credit and and let's get started. Our office Americorps might cut into the federal hoods; East Dallas, West Dallas, South home-ownership. offers free credit correction assis­ student loan program, the Prraident Oak Cliff, Pleasant Grove, and Vickery For years, potential homeowmcrs have tance for serious low- and moderate- reduced the budget. Meadows in North Dallas. received assistance in obtaining low income families only! In Dallas the Americorps program is The MCCY seeks Community dowrvpaymcnt mortgage loans, even sponsored by the Greater Dallas Development Specialist in the arcas of subsidy loans, but all with the whelms Please address all comments with Community of Churches which is an education, nutrition and recreation. of good credit. My Grandfather once self-addressed stamp to - Continued on next page said "If you wanna good sapping of hot Attn: Curtis Yates, soup, you gotta have a good bowl." REAL ESTATE This is the way I see "good credit to STATUS QUO, mortgage financing." P.O. Box 833842, 3?-105/lI10 Once you've gotten back on the Suite 149, road to "good credit" and acquire Richardson, TX PAY TO THE mortgage financing for a home, the 75080-5715. ] ORDER OF— $ Magic of David Copperficld cannot Fax comments to: } make responsibility vanish. -DOLLARS (214) 934-2706. J First of all, even with good credit, a Look forward to future person should first examine their issues of MON to learn commsiafiL npmonfiL Bfinx available cash reserves for making a the hottest issues sur­

m^^t^n^.(^Xri^x^^A*s^^,^m'(^ i^^rfF X c=i • lE^ H !il!l Santa's 'ol days' among visitors to this tradi­ ic ainid Workshop. tional farm festival, which offers a In this Santa's Workshop where children can make traditional and nature-inspired Fum l°j:.i:i crafts and tell Santa and Mrs. Claus ifSi children their wish lists. have an The evening air may be chilly, but vis­ AjToniad opportuni­ itors can warm up by the Yule log and by Guest Writer ty to make enjoy music of the past performed by special gifts and meet Santa, Mrs. the Sweet Song String Band on Andrea Hawkins Claus, and Santa's helpers. While they December 9, 10 and 16 and the wait their turn to sit on that magical Mesquitc Community Band on lap, children can cut, paste and paint December 17. Holiday on the Lake hundreds of ornaments to hang in There's something for everybody at Thousands of festive lights reflect their Santa's special shop. this festival. History buffs will get a magic over a still lake. The aackle of glimpse of past holiday traditions the Yule log nips the chill from the Santa's Workshop reflects the through skillfully crafted exhibits cullujal diversity of the countryside. Carolers together with the depicting various holiday customs. '« sound of children's laughter illuminate Metroplex with Santas from vari­ Shoppers looking for unique gift ideas >c U W ous ethnic backgrounds can got several from talented artisans A the hearts and souls of their listeners. The young and the young-at-heart Caucasian, African-American displaying their work. can experience these holiday sights and Hispanic. For hearing- The antics of the Austin P. Roadman and sounds December 9 through 17 at impaired youngsters, there will Puppet Show and magician Chuck two Dallas Park and Recreation be a Santa who signs. Lehr add magic to the children's activi­ IF Department events that capture the ties, which includes a petting area with magic of the season with arts, crafts, As one of Dallas' most celebrated farm animals, hayrides, pony rides and music, entertainment and, of course, and attended citywide events. a kiddie train. Santa Claus. Holiday On The Lake welcomes more Samuell Farm is 14 miles east of Holiday On The Lake is a fantasy than 10,000 visitors from all comers of downtown Dallas, When not a holiday land in the heart of Dallas. Years ago, Texas during its weekend runs. wonderland, Samuell Farm offers visi­ Dallas Park and Recreation Bachman Lake and its surrounding tors a chance to explore the heritage of Department employees together with park cover more than 205 land and Texas' farm culture through an exten­ local sponsors and community volun­ water acres in the heart of Dallas. sive antique tractor collection, fishing, teers created a magical kingdom espe­ Holiday on the lake. 6-3:30 p.m. Fridays picnic sites, petting areas, hiking trails, >lmer/corps Continued cially for children and adults on one of and Saturdays Dec. 9 10 and 76 17. farm animal exhibits and nature classes Dallas' most popular lakes. Bachman Lake, 3500 No rthzues t and camps. health care, and violence prevention. In its twelfth year. Holiday On The Highway (near Love Field Airport), Holiday on the Farm. 6 10 p.m. Fridays Persons fluent in Spanish are strongly Lake is a free multi-cultural festival Dallas,Texas, (214) 670-1923.Free. and Saturdays December 9 10 and 16 17. encouraged to apply and preference is accessible to everyone in this diverse Samuell Farm, 100 East Highway 80, given to those who have begun or city and state. Mesquite, Texas 75149. (214) 670-8263. completed post-high school education. During Holiday On The Lake, the Admission: $1 per person. Although the formal deadline for this northern shore of scenic Bachman Holiday on the Farm year's group of Americorps volunteers has passed, persons interested in par­ Lake comes alive with thousands of Old-fashioned merriment awaits Editor's Note: Special thanks to Andrea ticipating next year should contact the festive lights and trimmings, tradition­ children and adults at Holidays On Hawkins for contributing this article Dallas Commu ni ty of Churches (t)CC) al music, live entertainment, a gigantic The Farm at Samuell Farm in atKi the Dallas Park And Recreation for an information/application packet. Yule log, children's play areas, a Mcsquile, Texas. Department. For more information on DFARD Holiday and regular program­ The DCC may be contacted at parade featuring costumed Holiday Mon; than 120,000 lights and 800 Critters and, the most favorite of all. ming call(214) 6704100. 214/824-8680. Their office is located at luminaries cast a feeling of the good 2800 Swiss Avenue in Dallas. imited Christian Center ifs Time You ARE YOU LEAVING YOUR LOVP LIFE TO CHANCE? Left To Right ^ ,. ,.,. Marfla^tBurweHDianneSimsa ^WELL YOU DON'T HAVE TOj^ me Light CallEBONY HEARTS and TogeiEher

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A native of Detroit, Michigan; Dennis 'The Hawk" Hawkins ^*f Bible began his love affair with Dallas and the car sales industry, when he visited our fair city during a four-week hiatus. It ia(, was this visit and direction from his personal savior^ Jesus ^ezso^a; r„f "* '"'^W deer. ^ Christ, which led him to pursue his dream in car sales. wn 'nside,'* The "Hawk," as he is personally and professionally /^''endediA* ^°'^^d\.-u known, began his career in Dallas at another popular Ford l^^^t^tnitv f» ^^^^fsitvLrw^°'^^ for dealership before movmg on to his present home as a '^Pie/if New Car Sales Manager at Park Cities Ford. "Since com­ ing to Park Cities, 1 feel that I've become part of a much e»afc,e a bigger and broader organization," he says. "Mr. RandoU Reed is the best dealer, owner, etcetera, that "^iihtheH, ^ awk/ I've dealt with in all of my 30 years of working. He's always supportive of my ideas and I love this euy, IH^ J^^^^n^erJJ*^^'^'^[?''>p^z:.^/^^^ ^o^n^u^^ ^^a^t^r x v, because he's more than a boss - he's a friend." / """ 8^'« »IuT.'">y-^^'Js};;"^- * C?.""!*Wea'dX'-S-* HH'JI^^f^saZ"" ^.' k ^^'^^s FOM For the past five months, Hawkins has enjoyed the *^««ieHawk. L .————•— i honor of being "The Best of the Rest," an award given by the Ford District Sales Office for outstanding car sales achievement. He shares this title with his experienced and diverse staff; six of which are female. On the home-front, Hawkins is proud to have his beautiful wife, Althea; their two daughters, Lori and Christina and the newest of the Hawk clan, Dennis jr. — also known as "Baby Hawk" — on his side. •-^^*^^. "I have a lot of people to thank for helping me get to where I am today," Hawkins •"^m;^ •^'•^•.it.ii»^ :*i:i^j says. It was my brother-in-law, Clarence Clavon, who helped me get in school and get started •^•^*t%:; in the industry. I give thanks everyday to the Lord, my family and my father everyday for putting me on top." I - [MON] '--•^'•^•^^ Large Biirds Lay Bi Who: Shcrwin, Smith Eggs Birthplace: Dallas* Texas Fhoto/story by Char Washington Last Book Read: The Bible This East Texas State University graduate was an instructor for the Wilmer Hutchins Independent School District. He ^y'i"^::!^^^^^^^'1 like riveMafting, bung ' »"^ '•'"-^' ''^""" later went on to work for Texas Stadium's Diamond Vision where he was a cameraman. However, there was an cnor rides!' mous turning point in Sherwin Smith's life when he met two Personal Information: ^^f^ t^ share Texas ostrich ranchers, who taught him about the industry. -I am divorced, but I really wanted my lonn ^^^ Sherwin works in conjunction with Patty Brodelon, who some of my success in ostrich Opportumty. Ihavease I owns Brodelon Breeders. Her ranch is located in daughter, Chloe. " I Weatherford, Texas on fifty acres. Her company manages I the birds for Shcrwin's company. Ostrich Opportunity. Quote from coworker ^^ .^ the big Smith is currently setting up for his own 1500 acre facility -He is a fanust^c person to "°'^/"; j ^^^ j,, example, which will be located twenty miles north of Texas A&M University, in a town called Heame. .rotherthatlneverhadl^^lea^^^^^^^ Smith says that his company sells the ostriches as investments to clients. He doesn't suggest that people buy eggs to start off with. The average cost for an ostrich egg can be $1,000.00. The birds are sold a,s couples, one male and one female. J Jhnson, secretary at Ostrich Opportumty The bird can live in the Texas climate, and they do not have to have any extraordinary foods to ^ eat. Currently the industry of ostrich meat, feathers, and leathers is the second leading industry For more Information: I of South Africa besides diamonds. The ostrich leather is very fashionable, and it is also durable. OstRlCHOpporhmity I The meat is high in protein, low in cholesterol, and helps prevent heart disease. It is red meal like 1205 Oak Creek Cove " beef, but it is healthier. Many elite Europeans and Africans eat ostrich meat, as well as some HulcWns,TX75m, restaurants in Texas that include it on their menu. 214/225-7485 Smith says that the whole bird is very unique. He claims that no parts of the warm blooded l| vertebrate will ever go to waste. The bones are ground into many commercial foods for other 80a/3S8-RlCH ;,-^S';'WC'-">-iv^''"''*^"'"^*'''"''' .^ L^ •j^^M-'- '^•; ^<*•^•*'^ *^ ''• animals, because they are higher in calcium than other species. The cornea of the bird's eye can ^- ,., ,. j^u_ju • ^'i!"''''y'^P'''<^''^'o a human eye. Smith explained thaUhis experiment is cuiTcnrtybeing^cstcd in South ^^ TTus Wea*erfoM "'/d bu^mcss, has opened a lot of job opportunities for minorities. At the Brodelon Ranch, the average worker lives on the ranch, works six days a week, and is paid about $1800 per month. "I wanted to provide minorities with jobs within our company. Ostrich Opportunity," explained Smith. The person who has been the most influential in his life is Dallas Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones. The African American Ostrich Rancher said, 'T worked for him for four years at Diamond Vision. I learned about loyalty and love from Jerry. He is shrewd, but he lakes care of the people who take care of him." - [MON] r iMmmnr,(gr:rvmmtv^(iPxm Q imcm^r?^ (?mpm,&r, 1??m ] L ] can be found He has photographed many top musi­ is very energetic with an outgoing person­ IMAGES Wear reprinted on the cians and celebrities including Nat King ality. One could sit and talk with him for pages of his new Cole, jazz vocalist Ella Fitzgerald and hours and never be bored. ** book. Behold the Lionel Hampton. Pictures and photographs are everywhere Other photos by Hickman were used as in his modest home in South Oak Qiff. On Benold The People: R.C, Hickman^s Peopie: R.C evidence when the NAACP brought suit to the walls, on the floors, in every room, in force school districts to iruliate racial inte­ the garage, they plaster the walls. In addi- Photographs of Black Dallas, p^^l^^h? '/r gration in public schools. Hickman also 1949-1961 Black . , Dallas, photographed lulional black leaders vyho 1949-1961. visited Dallas. Thty include Ralph Bunche, By Dorothy Gentry The bool^ whose preface was written by Undersecretary of the United Nations who •^ Barbara Jordan, is a large volume of black visited in 1954; the NAACP national con­ R. C. Hickman's mother used to say, "Boy, I Dallas history at its finest. It is dedicated to vention in Dallas that same ycac and Roy / ^y don't know what's his wife, Ruth Wilkins, president of the association who going to become of L—J ? K. who died in returned in 1956 to speak at local churches. o « you. You are the 1988 and in Hickman also photographed up-and-com­ greatest dreamer." memory of his ing Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., preaching R.C. didn't know mother, Cora, at Dallas' Good StixxA Baptist Church. what would become who died in Since its release a couple of months ago, of him either. 19S0. Hickman's book and the photographs it con­ Behold the People: R.C. HIcKman's "I said I just want to The idea for tains are attracting a significant amount of Photographs of Black Dallas, 1949-1961. be something where the book came attention. He has been interviewed by practi­ lion, plaques, awards, honors and numer­ what I do is respect- J^ in the bte 1970s cally every black newspaper in the ous other accolades Hickman has received, • ed. I want to carry on "when it came Metroplex, his photos just completed a share waU space with the photographs. ' the name of my pco- to my mind that month-long exhibit run at the South Dallas Hickman doesn't lake pictures anymore. In I dkl have a lot Cultural Center and he has been on numer­ ^^un, un A^ In front ol the camera, R.C. Hickman, , his wonjs he is "strictly retired." of material and I ous local public affairs shows such as Insights What R.C. ended up photographer - photo by Sarah N. Bruce "I don't take pictures for money, I don't do was the only one on KDFW-TV, and 5-Talk St. on KXAS-TV. domg IS carrying on professional photography anymore. If some­ around doing what I was doing," he said of not only the name of African American peo­ All of the attention, the adulation and the one asks me to take a picture, I will send them his historic pictures. ple, but the images and faces that go with praise soen\s to genuinely surprise Hickman. to someone else," he said. '1 want this book to be for all people. them, "I can't express how grateful I am that I After almost 50 years, Hickman still has the Hickman is a well-known local photogra­ Segregation is segregation, not just in have done something that is worth some­ 4x5 Speed Graphic camera he used to take pher whose thousands of pictures chronicle Dallas," Hickman says. "I have more (pho­ thing," he said. "I didn't know that 1 would the pictures in the book. The camera, which the black community - as none have Ijcfore tos) of what went on during the crisis of how reach this plateau. Being the author of a he keeps inside of a case in his comfortable and none have since - beginning in the late blacks were really treated." book? I ne^'cr dreamed of it." living room, costs a grand total of $300 and 1940s and extending into the early 1960s. Thotos showed the truth. There is no At the time he took all of those now infa­ took Hickman seven years to pay off That During his decades as the unofficial pho­ such record of what I have - a complete col­ mous pictures of Black Dallas, Hickman camera means everything to Hickman for it tographer of black Dallas (1949-1961), lage of what went on, segregation, integra­ said, "I was just doing my job, being a staff was Hickman and the camera that, working together, forever captured memories of blade Hickman captured thousands of images of tion, and that makes it stand out - at least I photographer. I was sent to work. I was just Dallaslifc. what it was like to be bbck in America at hope." doing what I was paid to do." "Now, I wouldn't take $10,000 for it," he said. that time, prior to racial integration. "Mr. Hickman spent most of his career as a - "1 loved to take pictures. You could tell that, 1 had to have it, I carried it everywhere." and Mrs. Nobody, that is what we were," commercial portrait photographer, as a anything that interests me, I would shoof j^" photojoumalist for several black newspa­ The R.C. Hicionan Photographic Archive Hickman said of whites' treatment of blacks Hickman is a kind, gentle, unassuming is housed in the Center for American pers in Dallas, as a free-lance photographer during that lime. His pictures captured the man in his early seventies with manners History at the University of Texas at Austin. Colored City Hall and the White City Hall. for national black publications such as Jet one seldom sees anymore. His sense of It houses thousands of negatives from the Negro Day at the Stale Fair of Texas, and Sepia and Ebony, and as an official photog­ humor has a touch of sarcasm but is friend­ period 1949-1961. Mr. R.C. 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As THE SEVEN UAt Kwanzaa's Seven Principles . AFR]CAN-AMERJCAN HOUDAY OF KWANZA.\ APPROACHES, it is time to once again briefly describe the origin and the tenets of this week-long celebration. Kwanzaa began in 1966, created by Dr. Nlaulana Karenga. It is "based on African agricultural celebrations and collective principles which contribute to the unity and de\-elopmem of the Africanjiommunity," From its African origins, this holi­ y (Ma Wr City day strives to reflect: an in-gathering of the people; a reverence for the Creator and cre­ ''*^- • i»» Development Corporation (ICDC) ation; a commemoration of the past; a recommitment to cultural ideals; and a celebration exemplifies the Kwanzaa'principle Umoja. The of the good. These values are reflected in the seven principles of Kwanzaa, or Nguzo Saba. nonprofit organization located on Martin Lulher King (MLK) Boulevard has been instrumental in 'mainstrcaming' people within the South Dallas The Seven Principles are: UMOjA (Unity); KUJICHAGULIA (Self-determination); UJIMA community to work together and build a (Collective work and responsibility); IIJAMAA (Cooperative economics); NIA (Purpose); KUUMBA stronger area, that will ultimately be able to take care of itself. (Creativity); and LM\NI (Faith). The key to the organization's success is due largely to its undying pursuit towards develop­ Like other holidays, K^-anzaa has its symbols. These seven symbols are: mazao ing property within the area. "We wanted to counter the' bulldozer mentali­ (crops); mkeka (mat); kinara (candle holder); muhindi (corn); ty/" says Art Weddington, program maruger of ICDC. "Our goal was not to re-invent the wheels . zaw^di (gifts); kikombe cha umoja (unity cup); and mishu- but to model or pay attention to whit works." maa saba (the seven candles). The colors are red, black, ICDC has worked to spearhead a number of efforts that has brought economic benefits to the and green. Black for the people, red for our continu­ southern sector. Board members recalled that it ing struggle, and green for the future built from was former Deputy Mayor pro tern Diane Ragsdale who listened to their complaint and the struggle. The language of Ku-anzaa is Swahili. thought of creating the Fair Park Trust Fund. "That idea was bom here/' asserts long time board member Howard E. Wells, "We've never Finally, Kwanzaa is celebrated from received credit for that." December 26 through January 1, with a differ­ The organization also credits itself for helping ent principle celebrated each day. On one of to get full-scale banking services Into the area as well. these days, the Harambee (a call to unity and The first lending institution in South Dallas, NationsBank, was constructed over a year ago. collective work and struggle) is carried out. Residents can now enjoy the convenience of local It must also be remembered that banking services without having to hop a bus or drive to downtown Dallas. Kwanzaa is not a religious celebra­ Bank One is the most recent lending institution tion or a replacement for to market its products and services from within the area. Christmas. Kwanzaa cele­ ICDC diso helped to facilitate the opening of brates us as a the Juaruta Craft Post Office, a large /acility, located on Grand Avenue right next to the people. newly opened Grand Avenue Shopping Center. The new post office helps to serve the needs of community residents and those com­ ing from other areas. ICDC was Instrumental in persuading Mlnyard's representatives to open a first-class EDITOR'S NOTE - This year MON is proud to present living, working and real-lifg examples and one-slop 'su|?erstore/ equipped with a fresh food demonstrations of entities embodying KWANZAA in this feature section - [MON] deli and bakery in the South Dallas area. The store is expected to be constructed arui in (continued on next page) 7:[nr^nvf^-.ikr^.m{^,iibmi^ o .vmtr^ » o fffer^Trfer. tm^ 1 The Kwaruaa principle full operation by '95, but not without com­ Skyline High School several years ago. The principle of of KujichaguUa munity demands being met, Weddington Some of his former classmates remember Ujima translates as col­ means self-determi­ said. "We want to empower the communi­ him as but the fashion audience knows him lective work and nation. This self- ty and let it circulate within the communi- as Marico Battee—the creator of an exclu­ responsibility. This ty. sive, bold line of women's designer cloth­ principle in the "We want to make sure that blacks are ing, called Marico Battee. Nguzu Saba is hired and have management control; and His clothing fits the body as if it were a a sharp con­ gulia we want to make sure that black vendors 'second skin,' Every stitch of thread Ihat is trast to the _^__ determination are utilized," he said. sewi; into the material is personalized just self-destructive is to define ourselves, name Sixty-seven percent of the individuals for the person who will be wearing it. "I gotta gel ourselves, create for ourselves and speak serving on the ICDC's board are mandated After wearing Marico's couture, many mine" philosophy advocated by so many for ourselves instead of being defined, to live within the community. This allows women claim thathis clothing helped them today. The term ujima encourages partici­ named, created for and spoken for by oth­ for constant community control of the feel unique and better about themselves. pation and group resporwibility - two nec­ ers. Two local entrepreneurs who epito­ development process and it serves to Marico Bailee focuses on three types of essary components of organizational mize Kujichagulia are James E. Runnels empower area residents. styles, couture, contemporary, and interna­ success. and Fred Con-wright, Jr., owners of Two Podners Restaurants. The organizations primary source of tional. He creates clothing that makes While studying the Kwanzaa holiday, a In February, 1981, less than a year after funds are generated through federal con­ women of all sizes look and feel stunning. group of students at the University of North these two boyhood friends opened the tracts. Foundations, corporations and indi­ "The woman I design for is very indepen­ Texas decided to start a self-help organiza­ Ponderosa Bar-B-Que near the State Fair vidual donations also assist in helping dent She knows exactly what she wants!" tion and name it the Ujima Organizatioa A grounds, the restaurant was destroyed ICDC accomplish its mission. said Battee. former representative of the organization, by fire. Despite the fire, the pair went Through donations, ICDC was able to Cedric relies heavily on his mother's Julia Boxley acquire old homes and rehabilitate them for opinions coiKeming what looks --^ ahead with plans to open a second ~n\'T y-^ Anderson, says she joined restaurant lease-purchase imder their Single-Family good on fellow sisters. His x j^ R -^V (_* V. after attending several Housing Development Program. mom was the first to rec- >^ \A . NAI^ meetings where When the pair reinvested revenues to The . program allows single ognize his talent for \\^ • jX she saw members rebuild the first restaurant a year later, head-of-household individuals, who earn sketching and A1^ V J^ applying the their hard work was rewarded with a suit medium to below average income, a designing. She /; ^ >^> principle- by their landlord for the cost of refurbish­ ing the original structure! Financial set­ chance to acquire a home and lease with encouraged him ^/ while con- the option to buy. along the way to, ^J^ backs were countered with perseverance, ducting orga­ long hours and self-determination and by Other developments and improvements be the very best, "^ nization business. 1983, the partners opened a third and have been accomplished through ICDC, and is always willing to Mrs. Anderson says that fourth restaurant featuring seafood. By with the help of hard working men and lend an artful eye when she is the goal of collective work 1986, Runnels and Conwright began their women who want to see a change in South asked. Battee admitted, "My and responsibility w'as tak­ annual concession stand at the State Fair Dallas. Still Ihere remains a lot lobe done. mom is my biggest critic. It is a en seriously by members *and began catering. But in the spirit of the Kwanzaa principle lot of hard work, but I have of the organization; "this been blessed to be around The bright outlook for The Ponderosa umoja, residents set an example by remain­ fact" she says, "mar\ifesl- people who have been in came to a two-year halt in 1988 when the ing positive that the future can be brighter. ed itself in the sense that —Veronica W. Morgan the business, who are also Ponderosa Steak House franchise chain helping me." the organization did sued them over their name, ordering them not have a president to surrender itt The duo were forced to Marico Battee is work­ nor did the orgar\iza- ing hard to help women close two of their restaurants due to the The Kwanzaa principle tion use a majority financial drain of the lawsuit. look their best. Maybe rules voting sys­ kuumba translates to After two years negotiating with the creativity. The defini­ his clothing design tem—

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Verily Mankind is in lost. founding element in This year, set some funds aside so that ing academic success, Except such as have Failh and do righteous the celebration upon the arrival of the day of "Ujamaa" A small fee is required for some events Deeds, and join together in the mutual' rV* Of Kwanzaa. It you can launch an effort to be an active and programs offered at the center, howev­ teaching of Truth and of Patience and •' ' '^als with an participant in its commemoration, rather er, no one is turned away for the lack of Constancy." issue that goes than de facto passive doubter of its ability funds. Imani requires that you do something with directly to the to become a true reality, • • The 18,000 square fool facility is located yourself, your family and community to core of one's being—one's finances and — Ldlen O. Cowley outside of Fair Park. It is also open for busi­ prove this faitK You bcrwfit by reading and how they are allocated. nesses, churches or individuals who desire researdung the definition of Ihe word Imaru In my capacity as Chair of Economic to lease space for receptions. and the other six principles of Kwanzaa. Development of St. Luke, our focus has . The Kwanzaa principle The multi-purpose, multi-cultural center Some African American Christians and been Iwofoldi the development of the NIA means purpose. continues to operate on the premise for Muslims seem to be opjjosed to the Kwanzaa so-called "African-American" consumer; Whether it is which it was designed: to encourage holiday feeling that it runs in conflict with and the development of the businesses that through music, African-Americans and people of African their religion. Nothing could be farther from thrive within this particular community. dance, theatre, descent to appreciate the artistic power in the truth. Kwanzaa is an African American This task is enormous considering the or still • pho­ self expression. holiday season not a religion. historic inability to marry those consumers tographs, the MON salutes SDDC for providing a won­ In fact, the word imani is the same word with those businesses. In declaring that one desire and high­ derful example of the Kwanzaa principle meaning faith that we Muslims use in our goal as the problem, there are a few basic er purpose of an artist is to express a feel­ NIA. To participate in this demonstration religion which is iman. Dallas "community" facts to consider ing or convey a thought or meaning. of purpose/NIA contact the South Dallas During a Third Eye conference the -Dallas has a Black middle class of hlT.'^. Unfortunately, for the many talented Cultural Center at 214/670-0314. founder of Kwanzaa, Dr. Maulana -23% of all the Black businesses in Texas would-be artist, if (his creativity is not rec­ —Veronica W. Morgan Karenga, spoke about some of his experi­ are located in Dallas. ognized and nurtured, the chances of ences while a Minister with the Nation of -Since 1980 the percentage of Blacks mov­ growth stagnate. Worse, future generations ; Some people think Islam. He told me that, a number of the ing to the suburbs from the metropolitan may never come to appreciate the arts. that proof of faith is to Kwanzaa principles came from that experi­ locale is 120%. Artistic expression is important, regard­ confess a certain ence. He found that the principles were These facts tell us that though there are less of what avenue it is released, and sup­ statement or creed universal among the Africans mainly many businesses in which these consumers porters of the South Dallas Cultural Center of religion. because of Ihe language Kiswahili (African can spend, they may have a problem find­ (SDDQ recognizes that need. However, and Arabic dialects). ing the businesses to spend with and the Since June of 1986, the center has provid­ faith, accord­ As a result of Kwanzaa, African Americans business may have a hard time locating ed a base for young artist to cultivate their ing to the prin­ and Africans have yet another time to come consumers to market to, talents and learn the importance of ^"^^ IW cipal of together to share ttieir cultures and tradi­ Consumers must dedicate themselves to embracing their culture; Iheir history; and Kwanzaa an African American holiday tions. So yes call the roll - Malcolm, Harriett, find businesses thai meet their needs, and their future. (and quickly becoming an African holi­ Medger, Belhune, Martin, Sister Oara, businesses must invest more funds into The center's orginal mission to inspire an day), demands work or actions as well. Marcus, Haru'bal,Juanita Craft. If they were marketing, to make themselves more visi­ appreciation for the arts and revitalize the Faith alone means nothing if you will not here today, they would say "shh hush, my ble to the potential consumer. South Dallas area has never changed, only put forth an effort to prove your faith. Of child don't cry because 'faith and deeds' Ujamaa should be a day for reflection on broadened, course this concept is not new lo individu­ will cany you far." how to better the economic progression of SDDC's Cultural Arts Education program als who practice the two mainstream reli­ Here's to wishing you and your family a "African"-America, Though the day is but provides after-school programming for gions that most African Americans turn lo Happy Kwanzaa holiday season. And a swatch is the mass quilt of Kwanzaa, it students attending elementary school in such as Christianity and Islam. please by all means keep the faith. stands in its vagueness and lack of identifi­ the South Dallas area. 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Jordan ("Interview With The December 8 - Thursday HeaHs and Souls - STARZIt Vampire") is a thriller/love story that Lily In Winter - USA Network This reincarnation comedy starring Robert follows Stephen Rea as a compassion­ The Christiius of 1957 a black nanny lakes a Downey, Jr., leuniles four San Franciscans ate IRA volunteer terrorist pitted train back to Alabama only to discover that who died in a 1959 bus accident in the body between his duties and his desires the little white boy she cares for has followed of a young man who was bom at the exact when he bcconws engrossed with his her home. As the FBI investigate the "kid­ moment of their demise. The four souls, por­ former hostage's lover, napping," the two hide in the backwoods as trayed by Alfre Woodard, Charles Grodin, Rea and a female terrorist, played by the nanny confronts a secret from her past. Kyra Sedgwick and Tom Sizemore, help tho a seething Miranda Richardson, This "not-to-be-missed* USAVNbrld Premierc possessed Downey, Jr, fall in love with abduct a British soldier. During Rea's stars Natalie Cole, Rae'Ven Kelly, Brian Elisabeth Shuc. Be sum to catch Actress Alft:e shift as the watchman, he is befriend­ Bonsall and Maria Gibbs. Woodard (Grand Canyon, Miss Firecracker). ed by his hostage. Forest Whitaker's December 10 - Saturday. December 28 - Wednesday portrayal of the hostage "Jody" is ^ __^ Dr. Seuss - How the Grinch Stole Jungle Fever - STARZIl commanding and unforgettable. -ores! WfilfaKer poVtrays tne Christmas - A&E Spike Lee (Malcolm X) takes an engrossing Jody attempts "to cormect" with his hostage "Jody" In The Crying Game Ageless wit and wisdom of America's virtu­ look at a love affair between a couple (Wesley captor. He describes his love and Best Original Screenplay - NEIL JOR- oso of verse with E>t Seuss' version of a Snipes, Annatjolla Sciorra) that crosses over devotion for his companion and gives DAN/and the National Society of Film Christmas Story. The Grinch, a 'Scnooge- racial, ethnic, cultural and geographical Rea a picture. The hostage's attempted Critics - Best Actor STEPHEN REA. esque" type character, embarks upon a path boundaries. friendship wins the volunteer terrorist The film garnered six British of Christmas destruction and mayhem as he December 30 - Friday over and sets Rea in motion to look up Academy of Film and Television Arts wreaks havoc upon the mcmbere of the liny The Saint of Fort George Washington - his hostage's male. The hostage's love- Nominations including: Best Film, Best community below his disnnal den. 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•^. •) r~—'•#»»¥ says, and always some the Super Bowl when they dropped a 31S good in what he means." 21-14 decision last month to the 49ers. Thanks, "He really has a true But, Haley said not to fret. concern about how well "We've got to focus on what we do MisMsudeirstasiid his teammates perform, best," Haley said. "We still want that Wilma for the and how well they are 'homefield' advantage (throughout the By Pwain Price personally. Anything he can do for NFC playoffs). But if we have to come you, he'll be there for you to do it. I'm back (to San Francisco) to get to the Inspiration & Probably the most misunderstood a Charles Haley fan and I have a lot of Super Bowl, that's not a problem. We'll professional athlete in the Dallas-Fort respect for him." do that." Memones Worth area is Cowboys defensive end Even before he became the Cowboys' Haley has been credited with heavily Last month, we lost Charles Haley. head coach last March, Barry Switzer influencing the maturation of fourth- an American icon Haley came to the Cowboys from the said he knew Haley was a force on the year tackle Leon Lett, who is blossom­ when Olympic track San Francisco 49ers on August 27,1992 football field. ing into one of the game's best defend­ in exchange for second- and third- superstar Wilma "What I knew about him is that he ers. Tony Tolbert, the Cowboys' left Rudolph lost a battle round draft choices. Even though he was a great player," Switzer said. defensive end, will never forget the day was instrumental in them winning a with brain cancer. "That he was someone that had to be Haley joined the Cowboys. I had the pleasure of pair of Super Bowls, the 49ers had dealt with, and himself could make Dwaixi labeled him a disruptive force. "I know when the guy first came here meeting Rudolph plays where he would be an influence during one of her However, over since he's been with I said, 'OK, we have another guy here Price in the outcome of the ballgame." speaking engage­ the Cowboys, the only things Haley and it may take away from what the "The off-the-field antics, I didn't pay ments at Lamar University in has disrupted are opponent's offenses. team is trying to do,'" Tolbert said. much attention to, and I didn't care Beaumont in the midl980's. She was a Cowboys owner Jerry Jones even "But then again, we were gaining a guy much about. It didn't bother me." who had experience, he's been to two very pleasant and articulate woman calls Haley "a shrewd businessman" What bothered Cowboys' foes is that with an engaging personality. whom he highly respects, and a person Super Bowl, he knows how to win, and the Cowboys literally stole Haley from I remember walking away from the who gives willingly to various chari­ that was the thing that we needed." the 49ers for a cheap price. In fact, interview practically spellbound. ties. TTiis is the positive side of Charles "He just gave us that extra eleva­ many critics insist Haley is the promi­ Rudolph never used the copout phras­ Haley that the media, for whatever nent reason the National Football tion, confidence-wise. It was a key es that most athletes use like "you personal or non-personal reasons, League power structure has shifted acquisition." know.' She never once had "man' refuses to reveal, from the Bay Area to North Texas. An acquisition that so far has meant attached to her sentences. "I happen to spend time with him In Hale/s two seasons vnth Dallas, nothing but Super Bowl rings for the Thaf s what I left impressed with. It and deal with him on some personal all the Cowboys have done is win Cowboys. was as if I had been interviewing the issues, and he's a very dedicated, very back-to-back Super Bowls while beat­ "I like Charles Haley and our players head of this nation. Talk about class. concern and considerate person, and a ing the 49ers both years in the NFC like Charies Haley," Switzer said. "He's All athletes should take a lesson from very warm-hearted person," Cowboys title game. a great leader of this football team, he's Rudolph. defensive line coach John Blake said. a big-hearted guy, and he cares atjout In fact, for those who were looking "There's always some good in what he The Cowboys lost 'homefield' advan­ tage in the playoffs for a rctum trip to people." - [MONJ and listening, Wilrr\a Rudolph taught us all a good lesson about life. She per­ Mavericks forward Teny shof s going to be a miss, and I'm going sonified greatness, and never used her Davis said. "If we don't for it." handicap as an excuse. Fopeye Josnes have what Popeye gives As a rookie last year, Jones went after Rudolph was diagnosed with polio us, there's no way we can it and grabbed enough rebounds to and scarlet fever at age four. Doctors win." make the NBA's inaugural mid-season told her parents she would never walk Mavs forward Jamal rookie all-star game. He finished the without the use of braces. But in 1960, Mashbum agrees. season with a teamhigh 75 rebounds Rudolph became the first United Stales 'Topeye means a lot to per game to go with 5.8 points per game. female to win three gold medals at the us," he said. "He brings a lot This year Jones has come back same Olympics. of character, he hustles, he stronger and much more mature. He Rudolph could have let her short­ By Dwain Price plays hard, and I think it shows from the credits that to Mavs' strength coach comings gel the best of hen However, type of contract extcnaon (a Ihrce-ycar Bob King, and new Mavs' head coach she always turned a negative into a ^^ i««i-,*n,iT,.»* •, , extension) that the Mavericks gave him." Dick Motta. positive. . ^"iTpntvn n ^'"^5^ ^"^'^ '^oy rewarded him for his hard work "When your coach has confidence in The twentieth of 22 siblings, Rudolph forward Popeye Jones, and a person ^^ ^^,^ ^^^^ ^^ ^^j, ^^ ^^ ^^ was bom in poverty and sometimes probably assodales him with being you, you also have a lot more confi­ longest arms I think I've ever seen on a dence in yourself," Jones said. 'Tlus, never knew where her next meal one of the top 'rcboundcrs' in the person." would come. She also became a National Basketball Association. knowing that you're going to be in Mashbum marvels at Jones' work teenage mother at age 18. But two But that is exactly the case. there getting minutes, that always ethics. years later she worked herself back Jones bangs away under the boards helps your confidence." "Everybody knows he can rebound and into world class shape and captured with the best of them to the point In a game earlier this year, Jones nobody knows how he does it, and that's Olympic glory with those three gold where he is fifth in the league in grabbed 12 offensive rebounds while something special," Mashbum said. "I medals. rebounding (12.6). In the Mavericks' working against Denver's Dikcme wouldn't trade him for the world." There was never a task too large for scheme of things, Jones is the guy who Mulombo, Jones, 6-foot-8,250 pounds, said he has Rudolph to overcome. She coached at docs the dirty work. "Thai's phenomenal and that's a always been a prolific rebounder as far DePauw University, was a goodwill If there's a loose ball to be taken, knack he has," Motta said. "He had back as he can rcmcmber.A s a senior at ambassador to West Africa, and used Jones will probably come up with it If that last year, and he's now developing Murray State during the 1991-92 season. the other parts of his game." the Wilma Rudolph Foundation to there's a dutch rebound needed to be ^^ ^^^ ,^ ,„ D-^J^^ J J .^ Jones did not set aside any personal work with underprivileged kids. had, Jones IS the hkcly candidate to ^^^ndsat 14.4 per game. ^^ goals for this season, We often say God created us for a rea­ manufaclure.il. "Rebounding is aU about desire and "I just want this team to be success­ son. Well, He created Rudolph so she "He docs a lot of the mtangiblcs that , , „. .. ,,.„ . ful, and I think we're going to do very could help light up his number one alotofguysan^notwillingtodoasfar ^^'^'i. [^"^ ^f' ^ °^ "^^ ^' well," he said. "I think if I play well, creation called Earth. He created her so as gelling loose balls, rebounding, ^"^ ^^ ^°°^ *° ^"^ ^ "°'^' ^ ^*^ those of us who were blessed to cross going for the second shot, diving on always played the game at 110 pcrccnL" this team is going to be successful." - the floor, and setting screens," "As far as rebounds go, I think every [MONl Sports Continued on pg. 31 ?t o 1 l«*Jtlll«t1- Wins and 1 Loss, Higlh Scli0ol while their District record was 17 Wins and 1 Loss. ^^g^ C@®rs BIyes iowl I mgMigtots This past season presents >•' ' *^ completed Nicole's / \ third year of Ninth Grader V-Baller Setting X ^^ . -^ involvement in ^ 'v diso featuring <^* ' J Great Example organized / Volleyball. She DEMISE LASALLE \ By Tai Jones experienced success at the Junior 1 •; WILLIE CLAYTON a- High level also. As a starting mem­ Nicole is a very gifted and well ber of the Reed Jr. High (seventh and LITTLE JIMMIE AND THE FEEDBACK BAND rounded child who has excelled acad­ eighth grade) Volleyball teams, she n r . , O-IARLES YOUNG R.L. GRIFFIN emically and athletically. She recently helped her squads to win all matches rerrorming at earned ALL A's in her second six except one in the two year span. This Fort Worth/Tarrant County Convention Center - Exhibit Hall weeks grading period, which was an effort earned them the title of District improvement of the first six weeks Champions. NEW YEAR'S EVE marks of five As and two Bs. In the athletic arena, Nicole's spe­ Nicole's most recent success on the Saturday/ December 31,1994 cialty is Volleyball. She was a starling Volleyball court occurred November j^ 7:30 p.m. J) , (setter) on the Duncanville High 20, 1994 in which she successfully J , • Cabaret Seabns with Dance Roor • School Panther Freshman Volleyball earned a spot on one of the (Mid- Benefiting the Renaissance Cultural Center team. Nicole and her teammates had Cities Volleyball Club) teams. SPECIAL DEDICATION TO OTIS REDDING a very successful season, in which This Volleyball Club is one of the Nicole was spectacular throughout. Buy Tickets Now Throazh ynzKMf^tjSwnn. rtii^ m oAAft best in the area and maybe the state. Including Sears, Foley's, Fieiti ^ i^M} 37J-BIHJU Nicole possesses extreme quickness Nicole had participated in required an-—^^-'-"d Blockbuster Musi- c Metro (214) 647-5700 and great hands. She is primarily seven try-out sessions that began on Ctxfynct A Otktf Ckify* m Uiti MJ M II nhiiitlr responsible for selling the ball up for October 30 and ended November 20. RAMADA® HOTEL For More Information Call the (hitlers) on her team to score. Her The club has so far selected sixty Downtown (817)922-9999 pinpoint accuracy makes it easy for girls from well over one hundred Fort Worth, Texas her teammates to put the ball away. CaUfor Special Hotel Rates, 817-33S-7000 MIDAS TOUCH PEODUaiONS applicants to be on six teams. There Nicole's quickness allows her to be a defensive specialist. are three teams in the 16 year old group, two teams in the 15 year old Throughout the season, she (dug) group and one team in the 14 year hard hit balls out of the floor, as well as ran down and kept balls in play old group. Nicole was placed on one that were as much as ten feel from the of the teams in the 15 year old group. court boundaries. Nicole and her While Nicole's athletic ability sets teammates captured the District Title her apart, another distinguishing Introducing by defeating the DeSoto High School fact is that she is the ONLY African Freshman team in the final match-up American that is currently on one of of the season. the teams. The club is still selecting girls for its 18 year old group, and The Panthers also went on to be vic­ Chrysler Cirrus there is one African American girl torious in the post-season District trying out in that group. Keep up the tournament, by going undefeated. success Nicole - [MON] Their Overall season record was 24 -'•"^^siiP

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We cannot complete our assignment Talie It To from Cod in and of our­ selves. We must continue in the Spirit. Have we become so vain, Galatians 3:3 arrogant and cocky as to While I was listening to an interview with think that we can resolve our one of the Dallas problems vAih our high technology, or luoan Cowboys I heard a sophisticated counseling methods? We statement made that is started this job of reachingan d changing so appropriate for the our communities in God and depeiKling church, the age in on Him. which v^ live and the Do we now think we can finishi t on our "\ generation that we seek own? Our communities and cities are to reach. pleading for somebody to help fumish Ron answers to their problems. The player was asked The Church has the only Superstar who Shaw how the team was can score against the adversary we face ^^m^mtmi^^m going to deal with the and His name is Jesus! He is calling His loss of some of the key body (the Clhurch) to step it up - lake it to players of the '93 Supcrbowl team. His another level! response was that the players they had to How can we do that? work v^th this year would have to step (1) If you are a pew member just hiding up their play and take their performance safely in some large congregation - not to another level. He went on to say that providing the integral teamwork you every player must reach down and pull should supply - you could find a church out the best of their abilities and talen ts in where your talents are needed and then Older for them to get to the big one submit those to the church to be called (game). upon and used, this would be a tremen­ J.0 As I listened the Lord spoke something dous kickoff; and (2) If every member of oro to me that was essentially the same thing a church (players) would go in and offer relative to the church of the nineties. If we their gifts and talents to their pastors are going to be successful in rescuing our (coaches) to be used in the 'game' and families, children, communities - in work as a team, this could lead to a fabu- essence - society from this dovmward ' lous display of scoring those much need­ spiral of moral decay, and this slide into ed touchdovms; and (3) If every member (The last thing you mig iniquity, the Church is going to have to of a church would determine to commit take it (their play) to another level. It can't to the winning game plan (by giving be 'church as usual.' more financially),thi s could be the fan­ expect from a bank.) Racial strife continues to eat away at the tastic grand finale effort to win the very fiber of our country. Homosexuality 'game.' If s a disgrace to the Lord Jesus seems to be a stronghold that refuses to Himself the way some pastors have to beg and plead to gel members to give to weal«;n its grip, male/female telalion- the nunistry of their local churches. Yet, it ships are strainal almost to the level of is the local church that comes to the res­ intolerance of each other. cue of their members. You know about banks. They have the money lo lend for In short, the devil ain't playing - he Lastly, every church (team) needs to find the things you need. But it*s not always money you can afford. We intends to take us out. The resolution of out Irom their pastor (coach) what God know that. So we've done something about it. We've designed all this social junk will only come when specifically assigned that congregation to loans with lower up-front cost, affordable monthly payments and we, the Church, take our involvement to do. What is the vision of that House? another level. 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Ebony most of our feedback from profession­ database. "It's easy," Womack says. A Hearts does not rely on als in their mid thirties, who consider person can call the designated phone video to achieve results, their jobs to be their careers. "We do number, for a small fee, and choose the but instead takes on a not, however, want to discourage sin­ . ideal male without lifting a finger — more personal approach gles who are blue collar workers," she except to dial, of course. adds. Womack says, "There's an advantage ETbosay Heairts "S^^^z^.z For singles interested in being, with this type of service because the as a selection of plans for matched by the professionals at Ebony caller can listen to the person they are the "seeking single" to choose from. Hearts, the steps are simple: first you - interested in and get a detailed By Angela P. Ransome-Jones After months of research and prepa­ must call and make an appointment. description of the person's interests." ration, successful singles Dianne Sin\s, "When they come in, wc sit down "li they like someone they hear, the In case you haven't noticed, it's that Betty Curley and Margaret Burwell with the person and tell them all about caller has the option to talk to an oper­ time of the year again. collectively gave birth to their brain­ Ebony Hearts and our different mem­ ator," he adds. "Then the operator For most observers, the holiday sea­ child. Ebony Hearts, this past bership plans," Sims explains. "Then will call the other person and then son means plenty of food, plenty of September. wo try to get some feedback from them authorize the exchange of telephone family and plenty of warm nights by "Wc felt the need," says Sims. on what they're looking for." numbers." the fireplace with that special some­ "Because in the 90's' if s veiy difficult "If, at that point, they are still inter­ Among.the current offerings in one. to meet quality individuals. Sure, you ested in the service, we ask them to fill Mclroplex dating services are Night However, for the single people of the can go to a club," she adds," but most out a profile giving information on Owls, which matches its clientele via world, the holidays can bring on feel­ singles find that they really can't meet their work hours, social status, resi­ mail; MSW Enterprises, Great ings of loneliness and depression, as a the ideal person, and that a club set­ dence, hobbies, favorite foods, Expectations, and the latest sensation heartfelt longing for that special some­ ting won't allow them to ask the ques­ parental status, dating preferences, Ebony Hearts. Although Great one intensifies with the onset of win­ tions they want answers to." etcetera." Expectations is a popular service in ter. Nowadays, when the clubs get Like most single, African-American According to Sims, the profile, which Dallas, its database is very limited played out and the offering of eligible women, Sims agrees that there is defi­ is personal and confidential, is an when it comes to African-American partners seems hopeless — more and nitely a shortage of African-American instrumental part of the pairing dating needs - thus emerged Ebony more singles in the Mclroplex are men in the world today. With a two to process — which is done without the Hearjs. looking to special dating services for one ratio of African-American women use of computers. She adds, ^Introduction services arc their match-making needs. - to men, ifs no wonder, she says, that One Irving-based dating service that the wave of the future. They are a way New to the Metroplex this fall is the more and more women of color are has chosen to utilize the technology of to invest in your life, and a sure way to first and only, exclusively African- compromising their criteria and seek­ computers and fared very successful, take control of your destiny." American "introduction service," ing out men who don't necessarily fit is MSW Enterprises. Michael Ebony Hearts can be reached at called Ebony Hearts. Unlike a majori- the "white collar shirt and tie" image. Womack is owner of home-based (214) 638-5515. MSW Enterprises, which operates in a -[MONl 12)95 E/Hysttiqia© sumd i a®©5 CiirrTifls ^"""^Ttr: Saa^e jiast asrsraved att

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fl ."- n Dec. 3 Continued from Page 27 Jarvis Christian College. December 10 December 23 For more information call Dr. Njoki McElroy, a local storyteller (214) 374-1158. Hospice provides free training to vol­ The University of Texas at Arlington and author of Black Journey: A Black unteers on Saturday, December 10, Staff Advisory Council is sponsoring a American Revue is among several from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1420 Pioneer holiday toy drive, Friday, December writers scheduled to be present for the Road in Mesquite. 23. Proceeds will benefit the Mission event. December 6 For more information call Arlington Christmas Store. For more information call A Business Breakfast meeting for (214)285-8081. Toys may be dropped off at the UTA (214) 943-8262 or (214) 309-0108. ******** small/minority/women entrepre­ ******** Bookstore, 501 W. Nedderman Drive neurs will be held on Tuesday, North Texas Muslims will hold its or the Counseling & Career Francis Ray, author of Forever Yours December 6 from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. at "Leadership Awards Banquet" honor­ Development office, room 216, Davis and a latest book entitled Sarah's the Holiday Inn North in Fort Worth. ing educators in the community. Hall, 701 S. Nedderman Drive. Miracle will be on hand at Black The motel is located at 2540 Mayor Charles Bilal of Kountze, Texas Call metro (817) 273-3671 or Images Book Bazaar in Wynnewood Meacham. is the keynote speaker. (817) 273-2163. Shopping Center from 3:30 to 5 p.m. For more information call The event takes place on Saturday, For more information call (817) 334-3284. December 10, beginning at 6 p.m., at (214) 375-5418. KWAN2AA HOLIDAY: ******** the Westcliff Mall located at 2303 W. Pettis Norman will be keynote speak­ Ledbetter. December 26 - Umoja An African-American Adoption er at the 2nd Annual Minority Vendor For more information call (Unity) Appreciation celebration is scheduled Suppliers Showcase at the Texas (817)654-1947. at Stephanie's Collection, 6955 Commerce Bank Tower, beginning at December V ~ Kujichagulia Greenville Avenue, beginning at noon 6 p.m. Other guests will include: Dr. (SeK-Detennination/ 12 p.m. Anthony Evans Sr., pastor OCBF, December 11 Mittie Imani Jordan is the keynote Hollis Brashear, DISD, and December IB - Ujima speaker for this event. Also, Dallas Councilman Don Hicks. Grammy Award winning performer, (Collective Work & Weekly columnist, Cheryl Smith, will The exact location is 3700 Texas Al Jarreau, makes an appearance Responsibility) give brief testimony concerning the Commerce Tower, SKYLobby (40th under the dome at Casa Manana for a rewards of adoption. Floor) Ross at Pearl. 7:30 p.m. concert on Sunday, December 29 - Ujamaa For more information call For more information call December 11. (Cooperative Economics) (214) 369^1438. (214) 302-3570. For more information call ******** (817) 332-CASA. December 30-Nia Dallas Theater Center presents "A (Purpose) Christmas Carol," a timeless tale of December 7 love and redemption. December 16 December 31 - Kuumba The play — already running — can Queen's Refuge Foundation, Inc. is be seen tnrough Saturday, December looking for sponsors to help provide Junior Black Academy of Arts and (Creativity) 24 at the Arts District Theater, 2401 gifts for children/families of the Letters features a holiday concert to Flora Street Turner Courts Housing Projects. support the cultural arts in area January 1,1995 - Imani For more information call Interested persons should call Sabra schools, on Friday, December 16 at (Faith) (214) 526-8210. Wigfall (214) 565-1301 by V\fednesday, 7:30 p.m. December 7. For more information call (214) 658-7147. UimimWtoMraliseiaim December 4 Griggs Chapel Baptist Church December 9 Sanctuary Choir features their 1994 Stephanie's Collection invites cus­ Winter Concert at 7 p.m. tomers to come out and sip eggnog The concert will take place at Griggs and feast on holiday goodies while Our Customers Chapel, 1718 Fargo Street, where the listening to live performances by local pastor is Rev. H.D. Webb Sr. Christmas Carolers during the in-cir- ******** cle Christmas shopping, scheduled Have Been Seen R.C. Hickman, a professional photog­ for Friday, December 9 at 6955 rapher known especially for his col­ Greenville Avenue, Super discounts lection of photos chronicling Dallas' are available. Leaving with Black community, will be on hand for For more information call book signings at Black Images Book (214) 369-4438. Bazaar in Wynnewood Shopping ******** Utile Green Men. Center from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Junior Black Academy of Arts and For more information call Letters will screen the romantic come­ (214)361-8788. dy "Jit" on Friday, December 9 at 8 ******** p.m., in the Clarence Muse Cafe You can too. Cal us about your next loan, The Michael S. Sims Scholarship Fund Theater. black tie affair takes place at 6 p.m. on The theater is located at 650 South Sunday, December 4, at the Ramada Griffin. Admission is free. For more IRVING NATIONAL BANK Inn Hotel, 1101 Commerce Street in information call (214) 426-1683. Tin iNmriNiniNi CHOICI 3to3oVv'.NORTHGATE DR. IRVING. TX750o2 • 257 1618 downtown Fort Worth. Memt>€f F-DtC Contributions made will benefit Minority Opportunity News - page 34 - December 1994 —2 fl H/CN fU° /::\ 0 \k y —_j 3 /?:N —w—T 51 nl vc/Ll UU QJi i i

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DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Advertisement for bid Advertisement for bid ^ 11. Sea-'ed bids addressed to the Board of Education of the Dallas Independent School District, 1. Sealed bids addressed to the Board of Education of the Dallas Independent Stiiool District, ^ J Dallas County Texas, hereinafter caSed *Districf, fw renovations to the following schools for the Dallas County, hereinafter caHsd •Districir, tor addiCons to the feUcwingschoc^ s tor the District in accordance with plans, specirications and conti^ct documents adopted by the Dsirici, pre­ k^ y Oisiria in accordance with plans, specifications ar^ conti'act documents adopted by the District, pared by the respective architects will be recdived in the Purchasing Office, 3700 San Jacinto, Dallas, prepared by the respective architea wtU be received in the Purchasing Office, 3700 San Jacinto. Texas until the date kientified below. At that tme, the bids will be publcFy opened and read atoud and tabulation DaHas. Texas until the date identified below. At that time, tfw bids win be publicfy opened and read aloud and will be made to present to the Board of Education at their regular meeting tor consideration in awarding O^e tabulation will be made to present to the Board of Education at their regular meeting tor consideration in award­ Contract Any bids received after the dosing time will be returned unopened. ing the Contract. Any t^d received ai*ter the dosing time will be returned unopened. One bid will be taken that includes botii schools. Bid Parfcign * Rrt>oQl / AtJdrttis AfrtiHort / AddrftM Rftca-.v--w Da-fl / gfwi^ Timn BA Ronald E. McNair Elerrwntary Sonny Ncola Artfiitscia D«c»rrt»r 20, 1994; 1:00 pm BidPat*3:B» Srf-ool M,idr,>^H Afr*---'«rt t A^^r^t Roa>!vin? ^atfl / Closing lima 3ISO Bainbridga Driw 615 M Rod Bird Una, DuncanviH* Jx 751 (6 PsAri C. Andoraon Lnarnuig Center APM A Aa»ociales 8A ChariM A. GiU Elarmntary Wddiint A AuociaW* Jartuvy 3.1995; 1 £Cpin 3500 Gardwi Larw 100 N. C«ntnU Eiprwswy •210 January 3.1995 10910 Ftrgutton Read USeCouftry Club LWM, S1«. 12 Fori Worth. Ti 76112 7 & S R South Oak CliH High Dallas T«ai 75201 1:00 pm 3601 Marsalis Avwxm 2. Pre-Bid Conferences, for the purpose of answeririg questions and walking the sites are as foUows: (Bidders are invited and urged to be present). 2. Pre-Bid Confererxies, for the purpose of answering questions and walking the site are as follows: (Bidders are invited and urged at be present SA Decembers, 1994 10:00am Ronald McNair Sctv»l, PrincipaTs Office 9A December 12.1994 irOC^m Charles Gill School. Prindpai's Office Pearl C. Anderson Decaml»r 7.1994 330pm Pearl C, Anderson School. Principal's Office %j\j\tLkSout hI Oav^^uki VillClifif DecembersLrf-vwvi I iwb.! V|, 199I •j-f-w4 ^f'W^330pi mI» Sout^^wuuhi Oaktiifun Cli-^fi-iRi School*j^i *sj-Lyi,| PrincipaI I ij n^^^ul sa ^^Offici Piwew S.The Contractor shall identify itieir bid on the outside of each envelope by writing the name of the project on which they are bidding. 3.7lie Contractor shall identify their bid on the outside of each envelope by writing the name P.C. Andorson- 4. Plans and specifications may be examined in the otrK»s of the respective arcNtecis as UsTed above as wen Soulh Oak Cliff. as the foltowing locations: 4. Plans and specifications may be examined in the offices of the respective architects as listed atiove as well as the following k>cattons: Dallas AGC/Dodge Plan Room Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce 11111 Stemmons Expwy. 4622 Maple Avenue. Ste. 207 2S36 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Dallas AGC/Dodge Ran Room Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce Dallas, Texas 75229 Dallas, Texas 75219 Dallas. Texas 75215 11111 Slemmons Expwy. 4622 Maple Avenue, Ste. 207 2338 Martin Luther King. Jr. Blvd. (214)639-0218 (214) 521-6007 (214>421-5200 Dallas. Texas 75229 Dallas. Texas 75219 Dallas. Texas 75215 Ann: fJancy Ebarb (_214) 68*^218 (214)521-6007 (214)421-5200 Attn: Nancy Ebarb Association of Gen Conti-actors ABC/Americas Company American Indian Onter Plan Room 4320N.BelilineRd..SlA102 813 East Davis Association of Gen Contractors ABC/Americas Company American Indian Center 417 Fulton Street Irving. Texas 75038 Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 Plan Room 4320 N. BelHine Rd.. Ste. Al02 818 East Davis Fort Worth. Texas 760104 (214j 256-2219 (214)262-1349 417 Fulton Street Irving. Texas 75038 Grand Prairie, Texas 75050 Aim: Terry McAdams Fort Worth. Texas 760104 (214)256-2219 (214)262-1349 (817)332-9265 Ann: Terry McAdams Attn: Kim Roberts (817)332-9265 Attn: Km Roberts DaHas^tWDrlh Regional Minority Texas Contractor Plan Room The Grea»r Dallas Chamber of Commerce Dewlopmem Centof 2510 National Drive 1201 Elm Sjoet Di^aaft Warlh Hegbnal Minoriv Texas Cofrtradof Plan Room T)ie Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce 2720 Siammofis Ffecwav Garland, Texas 75041 Suile2000 Dewlopment Center 2510 Naional Drive 1201 Elm Street 1000 Siemmons Tower South (214) 271-2633 Dallas. Teas TS270 2720 Slemmons Fre^vay Garlard. Texas 75041 Suite 2000 Dallas, Texas 75207-2212 Ann: Linda Gant Fax (214)-74&6799 1000 Stemmons Tower South (214)271-2693 Dalas, Teas 75270 (214)8300747 Aon: Niia Sapenter Dallas, Texas 75207-2212 Ann: Linda Gam Fax (214) 746-6799 Am:BiiiKjnter {214} 630O747 Attn:NitaSapenier - Ann; BJl HunEc 5. Plans and Specificaiions may be examined and obmined from the of^ce of the Architects listed upon deposit o( a separate refundable check, payable to the Architect listed above, in the amount of SlOO.OO per set Checks 5. Plans and Specifications may be examined and obtained fmm the office of the Architect listed upon deposit of will be returned upon delivery of the plana in good cor>dition to the Arctiitect wiihin 5 days after me bid opening. a separate refundable check, payable to the Architea listed above, in tne amount of $100.00 per set. Checiis Date Available tor examinandn & Pickup: Bid^ckage eA: November 22,1994: Will be returned upon delivery of tne plans m good conditon lo the Architect within 5 days after the bid opening. Bid Package 9A: November 28,1994 Date Available for examination & Picnup. November 26.1994 6. A cashiers check payable to the Dallas Independent School District, in the amount of not less than 5% of the 6. A cashiers check payable to the Dallas Indeperxjent School District, In the amount of not less than 5% of the bid submitted or an acceptable bid bond in the same amount must accompany the bid. bid submitted or an acceptable bid txmd in the sa-ne amount must accompany the bid. 7. ft ia the goal o( the Disirk::t tiiat at least 30% of the work performed under the contract will be done by minori­ 7. ft is the goal of the District that at least 30% o( the work performed under ine contran will be done by minori­ ty or women owned business enterprises. - ty or women cwned Ixisiness enterprises, 8. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any formalities. 8. The District reserves tna right to reject any and all t>ids, and to waive any formalities. 9. The District is commined to the ideals of equal opportunity in all its business endeawrs. 9. The District is commir^ed to Che kJeais of equal OF^rtunity in all its business endeavors

DALLAS DALLAS tKxmnaunmmrt INVITATION TO BIDS INVITATION TO BIDS The Housing Autiiority of the City of Dallas (DHA) is accepting bids for RANGES AND REFRIGERATORS. The Housing Authority of the City of Dallas, Texas (DHA) is accepting bi(js for a two (2) year contract for COURIER SERVICES. Bids will be Bids will be accepted until 11:00 a.m.. Monday, December 12,1994 at accepted until 2:00 pm., Monday, December 12, 1994 at 2075 W. 2075 W. Commerce Building #200, Dallas, Texas 75208. at which time Commerce, Building #200, Dallas, Texas 75208, at which time and and place all bids will be opened and publicly read aloud place all bids will be opened and publicly read aloud. Specifications and bid documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Office, 2075 Specifications and bid documents may be obtained from the W. Commerce, Building #100, Dallas. Texas 75208 or by calling Purchasing Department, 2075 W. Commerce, Building #100, Dallas, (214)741-7790. Texas 75203 or by calling Mr. Phillip Pendergraff at (214) 741-7790.

DHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any The DHA reserves the right to reject any and all bids Informality In the bids. Romance

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