Volume XXIX, Number XXV July 11-17, 2019 How far have we come since the Civil Rights Act?

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Food’s effect on the health of your skin Visit us online at www.northdallasgazette.com - See Page 4 Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Police accused of racist social and Black Futures Lab Release media posts Second Black Census Report - See Page 5 Mayor’s Back By Tedarius Abrams, Sharon Washington and Elae Hill to School Fair Washington Informer hits 23 years

(NNPA) According to a new - See Page 6 report produced in part by Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza, Black lesbian, gay and bi- Book fair sexual Americans may be more slated at Plano concerned with everyday economic issues like low wages, unaffordable Events Center health care, and access to housing. More respondents identified these - See Page 7 as higher prioritiesthan marriage equality, though they strongly sup- Mary J. Blige port laws enabling gay and lesbian couples to marry legally. Alicia Garza’s new report offers insight into the needs of Black LGBT+ communities. signs new deal (Courtesy photo) The analysis of responses from with Lionsgate over 5,300 participants in the 2019 founder of Black Lives Matter. “In standing when representing and Black Census, demonstrate that po- fact, LGBTQ+ respondents priori- serving Black LGBTQ+ people. At- - See Page 9 lice violence and impunity — and tize the same concerns as the rest of tending a gay wedding and chang- broader societal violence that tar- the Black community andface triple ing your Facebook profile picture to gets the LGBTQ+ community — consciousness: violence and dis- a rainbow flag is great but it’s sim- Film Review: are also urgent concerns, showing crimination based not only on race ply not enough.” The Pieces I a strong alignment with the non- but gender, gender identity, and The report, “When the Rainbow am opens soon LGBTQ+ identifying larger Black sexual orientation. Is Not Enough: LGBTQ+ Voices community. “Black LGBTQ+ people often in the 2019 Black Census” exam- “Too often, Black LGBTQ+ lose employment opportunities, ac- ines the priorities and concerns of - See Page 10 people are perceived as distinct cess to housing and quality afford- over 5,300 respondents to the 2019 and separate from the larger Black able health care because of how we Black Census who identify as gay, Sister Tarpley: community and defined more by identify. It is important for policy- lesbian or bisexual or describe their Testing for their sexual orientation than their makers, activists and community sexual orientation as “other.” race,” said Alicia Garza, principal groups to remember this and create Obedience See CENSUS, Page 11 at the Black Futures Lab and co- an agenda that reflects that under- - See Page 15

Inside... See Page 2 People In The News... People In the News ...... 2 Op/Ed ...... 3 READERS Health ...... 4 Community ...... 5 SOUND OFF!!! Education ...... 6 See Page 2 to see what Irving / Carrollton / Plano ...... 7 NDG readers are saying City Briefs ...... 8 about the latest news! Entertainment ...... 9-10 Claudia Jordan Darren Woodson Marketplace ...... 11-12 Career Opportunity ...... 13 NDG Quote of the Week: “The true worth of a race must be measured by the character Church Directory ...... 14-15 of its womanhood.” - Mary McLeod Bethune NDG Book Review ...... 16 People in the News www.NorthDallasGazette.com cated at 11520 North Cen- ever to hold that title. In Worth area, is looking for- “Our mission for this Claudia Jordan tral Expressway. 1997, she competed at Miss ward to an event she said monumental moment is By Andre Johnson An event that Scott Jack- USA, where she ultimately will become an annual ad- to spread some love,” NDG Special Contributor son said is unlike any other placed in the top 10. venture. Scott Jackson, a native of of its kind, the Christmas Interestingly, Jordan has “This event is about to be Houston who was raised Letitia Scott Jackson has In July Connect Fest will worked at the Providence epic,” Scott Jackson said. in Shreveport, Louisiana, a question she’d like to ask be comprised of an array American newspaper and at “We have several families said. “Listen…because that everyone. of entertainment, most no- Boston’s WHDH-TV. that have signed up for the is what we are about here “Do you know that it’s tably an appearance by ce- She has appeared in a ‘Miracle Blessings,’ and at Keeping Families Con- more of a blessing to give lebrity actor and renowned variety of television com- we are going to bless them nected.” than it is to receive?” Scott radio personality Claudia mercials, most notably for with a miracle Christmas in A DFW-based nonprofit Jackson asked her gallery of Jordan. Coors Light, Sears, Pepsi, July.” organization that Scott social media followers ear- A native of Providence, and Visa. Most importantly, Scott Jackson established ap- lier this week. “It’s called Rhode Island, Jordan held Joining Jordan during Jackson emphasized that proximately four years ago, principals. We are about to the Miss Rhode Island Teen Scott Jackson’s Christ- she and her team are ex- the strategic mission of make miracles happen for An event that is powered USA 1990 title and repre- mas In July Connect Fest tending a plea to the general Keeping Families Connect- kids and teens.” by Scott Jackson’s Keep- sented her native state at is BBVA Compass Bank’s public to make donations, ed is centered in large part Scott Jackson and host of ing Families Connected the Miss Teen USA 1990 Torry Abra, who will serve which will enable them to on enriching the lives of friends and business associ- nonprofit organization, the pageant. as the master of ceremony. help as many families as young people, most notably ates will make that all pos- Christmas in July Connect In 1997, she won the Scott Jackson whose possible. through events, as well as sible during her inaugural Fest will take place on July Miss Rhode Island USA community-based contribu- Donations can be made by way of providing educa- Christmas In July Connect 25 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at title, becoming the second tions have become fixtures at logging on to www.keep- tional resources, mentoring, Fest. Dallas’ Forest Central, lo- African-American woman throughout the Dallas-Fort ingfamilyconnected.org. and counseling services.

Mr. Woodson as our host of Draft coordinators will be potential. tions, therapy services and Darren Woodson this year’s Fantasy Football available to help partici- Sponsorships and fun- support to children with The Warren Center, a Event,” says Amy Spawn, pants that are new to Fan- draising from events like developmental delays and nonprofit agency provid- CEO of The Warren Center. tasy Football. The Cham- this help support programs disabilities. ing professional evalua- “Darren is a Dallas Cowboy pion of Fantasy Football for The Warren Center The center serves over tions, therapy services, and legend and with his support will win two season tickets throughout the year includ- 900 children each week as support to children with we know we will attract for the Dallas Cowboys ing educational programs well as their families. Ser- developmental delays and even more popularity and 2020-2021 season. Winners and services such as speech vices include speech, oc- disabilities is pleased to proceeds from this event of each league will receive therapy, occupational ther- cupational and physical announce that Dallas Cow- to help us further our mis- a football autographed by apy, physical therapy, de- therapy; developmental ser- boy legend Darren Wood- sion of advocating, serving a celebrity NFL player. velopmental services, nutri- vices; and nutrition as well son will host the 26th an- and empowering children Guests will also be treated tion, family education and as family education and nual Fantasy Football Draft and families impacted by to dinner and drinks, live support for children with support. The Early Child- Night Party event on Aug. developmental delays and music, silent and live auc- developmental delays and hood Intervention Program 23 at the Westin Galleria. from 1992-2003. In addi- disabilities.” tions and fun for a great disabilities. serves the entire northern As part of an esteemed tion to his analyst work for At the annual football- cause. For more information half of Dallas County in 48 group of elite athletes, Dar- ESPN, Woodson is a part- themed event, guests are Fantasy Football Draft about upcoming events and ZIP codes. ren Woodson is a three-time ner at esrp, and is an active invited to draft their own Night combines fun com- services please visit, www. For more information, Super Bowl champion and member of the Dallas com- Fantasy Football team to petition with the opportu- thewarrencenter.org. please visit https://www. five-time Pro Bowl selec- munity proudly supporting compete in a league of nity to help children with The Warren Center is a thewarrencenter.org or fol- tion, he played his entire ca- many local nonprofits. friends and colleagues developmental delays and nonprofit agency provid- low The Warren Center on reer for the Dallas Cowboys “We are honored to have throughout the NFL season. disabilities reach their full ing professional evalua- Facebook and Twitter. NDG Readers Sound Off... Dr. Wright Lassiter 55 Years after the have lost a true Dallas consumers harmed Jr., long-time leader Civil Rights Act, icon.” by for-profit colleges of DCCCD, passed have we made progress? R I P mr Perot, prayers I hope this all will away at age of 85 for the family. works. We still have a lot of - James Brewer - Eve Wancher Grateful to God for his work friends via Facebook life, leadership, and lega- - Carter Ramon My ppl stop borrow- ing money through pay- cy. - Ed Johnson III Good heart carried a The announcement sack lunch everyday, wore day loans & or title loan via Facebook predators. Listen. U al- the same old suites unless of the passing ready know. There is NO of Ross Perot a family member brought What an impactful life LOVE FOR YOU IN him one. His family spent THESE PLACES. Prepare led by a great man. #Dr- Indeed Dallas did. Rest the money. for #Reparations Stop be- Lassiter - Mesia Davis in love sir. Family Dallas - Michael Darrough ing ECONOMIC PREY. via Facebook is via Facebook *spread the word* - Carol Robinson - @Juanita via Facebook via Twitter Rest Easy Dr. Wright $200M in Lassiter. (Editor’s Note: She is Restitution and To share your - Candice Quarles referring to Mayor Eric Forgiveness Delivers opinion visit via Facebook Johnson’s statement, “We Financial Justice to NorthDallasGazette.com

2 | July 11-17, 2019 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Op-Ed 55 Years after the Civil Rights Act, have we made progress? P.O. Box 763866 - Dallas, Texas 75736-3866 By Ruth Ferguson 41 murders in May. Several Yet we live in the wealth- country where the federal Phone: 972-432-5219 - Fax: 972-509-9058 NDG Editor of the victims, and report- iest first-world country. government has caged chil- edly some of the shoot- Is Dallas truly dren in reportedly unsani- “Do what you say you are We have elected our first ers, being black. When a moving forward? tary and unsafe conditions. going to do ... when you say Black president in U.S. working woman, who like A man who led a move- America, have we made you are going to do it.” history, we have bought many women who walked ment such as he did with progress? homes after getting better to work in Alabama instead faith, certainly was one Last week, the Supreme Publisher’s Office: jobs. Our children are no of riding a bus, was shot who had hope in the center Court, ruled in favor of longer limited to “separate while working at her long- [email protected] of his heart. Therefore, I partisan gerrymandering, but equal” schools. We time job at a local car wash. am sure as Dr. King looked and make no mistake, both have gained the right to sit Even this weekend, two at Dallas today, he would parties have guilty hands in Sales Department: at any lunch counter we black teenage boys were [email protected] feel hopeful about our fu- creating favorable districts. want, spend our money, all killed, reportedly at the ture. To witness the second Is this real justice at the bal- 972-509-9049 too often in stores owned hand of another black male black man elected as may- lot box? by everyone but us. teen. This on the heels of a or, joined on the city coun- Next year Americans Editorial Department: “55 years ago, our na- DeSoto teen shot days after cil by three other black men will have an opportunity to [email protected] tion took an enormous step graduation while sitting in and women and for the first replace the current White forward on the path to true a car in Downtown Dallas. time in the city’s history, House occupant. Through- Online: equality with the signing Would he cite religious five Hispanic members. out two nights, voters lis- www.NorthDallasGazette.com of the Civil Rights Act. reasons as an excuse to be To see daily operations tened to 20 job applicants. www.twitter.com/NDGEditor The law expanded voting dismissive of some of the of the ninth largest city in Apparently, they are quite victims simply because of www.facebook.com/NorthDallasGazette rights protections and ac- America managed by a interested in hearing what cess to public facilities, and their alternative lifestyles? black man. To see a police these candidates are offer- www.pinterest.com/NDallasGazette it outlawed segregation in Or would Dr. King see a www.instagram.com/NorthDallasGazette force and sheriff’s depart- ing as a vision for the fu- public places and banned child of God when seeing ment run by two black ture. Ratings were through the brutality Muhlaysia racial discrimination by women and the list goes on. the roof reportedly. STAFF Booker suffered and lead employers. It was a hard- NDG’s Senior Columnist We can feel hopeful Chairman Emeritus Religious / Marketing Editor won victory for generations the call for justice? Jim Bochum Shirley Demus Tarpley Ed Gray offered a warning when we look at a roster of justice warriors, activ- The Civil Rights Act 1933-2009 (“Sister Tarpley”) last month in his look at which included several ists, and civil rights orga- paved a path for homeown- The New Face of Dallas. black candidates and influ- Published by NDG Senior Columnist nizers who believed in the ership, yet in Dallas, it is “In 2019, African-Amer- ential female voices, and an Minority Opportunity News, Inc. Ed Gray promise enshrined in our becoming increasingly dif- icans in Dallas cannot openly gay man. Editor Constitution that we are all ficult to rent an apartment. Contributing Writers blame anyone from lack of Texan Julián Castro was Ruth Ferguson created equal. We are for- The rising rentals, the stag- Tiffany Gilbert access to power. With this practically an afterthought, Jackie Hardy ever indebted to all those nant wages are leading to a Community Marketing access to power, what will but he now joins Senator Rachel Hawkins who persevered through sharp rise in homelessness Nadina Davis the result be? Black Dal- Kamala Harris and Senator Angela Laston unthinkable violence and even among working fami- las residents should take Elizabeth Warren as emerg- Account Executive Jacquinette Murphy endured unspeakable cruel- lies. Elle Avery Dwain Price advantage of this moment, ing leaders following the Terri Schlichenmeyer ty to forge a brighter future Many turn away with an- for all,” DNC Chair Tom noyance at those gathered because it may not ever two nights of debates. Al- Production Nicole Scott happen again.” most two months ago, Cas- David Wilfong David Wilfong Perez said. on street corners, mean- But 55 years after the while, institutions through- Where do we go tro struggled to get even a signing of the Civil Rights out Dallas are struggling to from here? small crowd to show up in Act by President Lyndon deal with the fallout. Teach- “Democrats understand Dallas for an appearance. B. Johnson on July 2, 1964, ers, nonprofits and others, that civil rights continues Last night in Fort Worth, can we truly say we have for example, scramble to to be the great unfinished a more impressive crowd made progress? help children who showed business of America. In gathered. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther up at Dallas ISD schools too many states, conserva- Recent reports show na- King, Jr., smiled as he from shelters or insecure tive lawmakers still work tionally, most Americans looked on what was un- home environments. to erect barriers to the bal- would face a financial cri- doubtedly a momentous Fortunately, like other lot, especially in commu- sis if faced with an unex- occasion in American his- school districts in North nities of color. And far too pected bill of just $400. tory on the eve of the coun- Texas, Dallas ISD now many families, structural The struggle is indeed real. try’s birthday. However, offers free breakfast and racism has kept the vaults Meanwhile, often a GOP would Dr. King point to the lunch to the children. This of opportunity sealed. But controlled state and federal progress we have made in is an effort just to ensure as long as the struggle for government, allows preda- more than half of a century, our youngest residents have economic and racial justice tors such as payday loans to or would his heart break at decent meals five days a continues, we will never rob desperate people blind. squandered opportunities? week. Nonprofits scramble stop fighting to expand op- We celebrate the progress North Dallas Gazette assumes no responsibility What would Dr. King to provide at least snacks portunity for all, regardless made as a result of the bill for unsolicited material and reserves the right to think of Dallas? and nonperishable food of race, class, or creed,” signed by LBJ 55 years ago edit and make appropriate revisions. When he looks at Dal- to help them survive the Perez said. today, but America cannot The North Dallas Gazette, formerly Minority Opportunity News, was founded las, which was not always weekend, and programs are As we celebrate this hall- consider the victory won in July 1991, by Mr. Jim Bochum and Mr. Thurman R. Jones. North Dallas hospitable to Dr. King per- put in place to feed them mark achievement for civil once and for all. The fight Gazette is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Minority Opportunity News, Inc. sonally, and sees a city with throughout the summer. rights, we are sitting in a goes on. For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com July 11-17, 2019 | North Dallas Gazette | 3 Health www.NorthDallasGazette.com How the food on your plate protects the health of your skin (UT Southwestern) Peo- commensal or “good” bac- fed a diet deficient in vita- the researchers used Dr. ple who have inadequate teria that inhabit the gut – min A made no RELMα. Hooper’s colony of germ- vitamin A in their diets are where they aid in digestion The researchers also found free mice – mice raised more susceptible to skin and infection control. that mice missing RELMα from birth without expo- infection, yet how that vita- The team’s experiments were more susceptible to sure to germs – and iden- min affects skin immunity in human tissue and mice infection and had different tified genes that are turned has been unclear. In a study illuminate a previously un- bacterial species on their on when such mice are ex- published today, UT South- appreciated link between skin compared with typical posed to bacteria. western researchers shed diet and innate immunity mice. “When the skin encoun- some light on that mystery of the skin, suggesting why Dr. Harris-Tryon added, ters bacteria, cells respond by identifying a previously vitamin A derivatives are “Considering how often by making molecules that unknown bacteria-killing effective treatments for skin retinoids are used in der- help defend the skin against protein on the epidermis disease, said Dr. Hooper, a matology, the implications infection,” she explained, that requires the vitamin to Southwestern / Screenshot UT Howard Hughes Medical of our findings are poten- adding that scientists at work. portant clue about how the ing us against infection,” Institute Investigator who tially vast. The skin is an im- the National Institutes of The researchers found skin defends itself against said Dr. Tamia Harris-Try- is also a UTSW Professor portant interface between Health (NIH) collaborated that one protein in the infection, and how skin on, Assistant Professor of of Immunology and Micro- us and the environment on the study. resistin-like molecule defense is regulated by the Dermatology and Immu- biology with an additional and must defend us against The researchers included (RELM) family – RELMα diet,” said Dr. Lora Hooper, nology. appointment in the Center infection and inflamma- some caveats. – acts as an antibiotic to Chair of Immunology and “If the skin immune for the Genetics of Host tion. We are just beginning “This study gives us a rapidly kill bacteria. Both corresponding author on system breaks down, in- Defense. Dr. Hooper holds to understand how bacteria better understanding of RELMα, which is made by the study published in Cell fection results. Skin infec- the Jonathan W. Uhr, M.D. and the microbiome (the how diet impacts the ability mice, and the correspond- Host & Microbe. tions, from bacteria such as Distinguished Chair in Im- term for the population of the skin to defend itself ing human RELM family Dermatologists use syn- Streptococcus, are among munology and is a Nancy of bacteria living with us) against bacterial infection protein, called resistin, are thetic vitamin A, called the most common reasons Cain and Jeffrey A. Mar- impact skin diseases such – but more research will be stimulated by dietary vita- retinoid, to treat acne, pso- people come to the emer- cus Scholar in Medical Re- as psoriasis and acne. Our needed to determine how min A. riasis, and other skin con- gency room,” added Dr. search, in Honor of Dr. Bill work helps to define the these findings will impact “RELMα is the first ex- ditions, although how those Harris-Tryon, a physician- S. Vowell. molecules that the skin uses patients with inflamma- ample of an antimicro- drugs work has long been a scientist who completed In addition to identifying to create a healthy relation- tory skin diseases such as bial protein that requires mystery. postdoctoral training in the RELMα’s unique feature – ship between the microbi- acne and psoriasis,” said Dr. dietary vitamin A for its “The skin is the largest Hooper lab. its requirement for dietary ome and us, the hosts.” Harris-Tryon, who earned bacterial killing activity. organ of the human body Dr. Hooper is well known vitamin A to kill bacteria – To study how the micro- her M.D.-Ph.D. at Johns This finding gives us an im- and is tasked with defend- for her research on the the team showed that mice biome impacts immunity, Hopkins University. Stevie Wonder announces plans for kidney transplant surgery Stevie Wonder surprised The announcement ap- Wonder told the audience The National Kidney of diabetes in the commu- fans Saturday night at a peared to be in response at the Barclaycard British Foundation reports Blacks nity is considered one of concert in London with the to recent reports including Summer Time festival in suffer from kidney failure the leading causes. Accord- announcement he will have one by the Detroit Free London’s Hyde Park. His at three times the rates of ing to the foundation, 4.9 kidney transplant surgery Press on Wednesday that announcement spurred a Whites. Although they are Blacks over the age of 20 in September. He assured the Motown star was bat- roaring round of applause 13 percent of the popula- are living with the disease. fans, he is going to be fine tling a serious medical con- from the concert crowd. tion, Blacks represent 35 Too often, it is untreated and has identified a donor. dition. “So you ain’t got to hear percent of dialysis patients because they do not realize “I’m going to have sur- “I want you to know, I no rumors about nothing,” in America. The high rate they have it. gery,” he said. “I’m going came here to give you my said Wonder, sounding up- to have a kidney transplant love, and to thank you for beat. “I told you what’s up: in September of this year. your love,” the 69-year-old I’m good.” Wikimedia Wikimedia Bystanders less likely to provide CPR aide to a Black child in poor neighborhood AHA study shows African American chil- year, according to Ameri- 61% occurring in infants, • Black children living dren living in socioeco- can Heart Association sta- 60% in boys, 31% among in majority-black neigh- nomically disadvantaged tistics. white kids, 31% among borhoods with high unem- neighborhoods are signifi- Investigators at Chil- black kids, 10.5% among ployment, low education, cantly less likely than their dren’s Hospital of Phila- Hispanics, 3% other and and low median income Caucasian counterparts in delphia (CHOP) used the 24% where ethnicity was were almost half as likely disadvantaged or wealthier Cardiac Arrest Regis- unknown. to receive bystander CPR areas to receive CPR from try to Enhance Survival Among the findings: a bystander, according to (CARES) database to ex- • Overall, 3,399 children compared to white children new research in Journal amine factors influencing (48%) received bystander with rates of (59.7% versus of the American Heart As- bystander CPR rates for CPR. 32.1%). sociation, the Open Access pediatric non-traumatic out • Compared to white In 2017, the researchers Journal of the American of hospital cardiac arrests children, bystander CPR published initial data from Heart Association/Ameri- from 2013-2017. was 41% less likely for the study, but at that time can Stroke Association. A total of 7,086 cardiac black kids; 22% less likely the reported associations An estimated 7,000 chil- arrests were noted in the for Hispanics and 6% less were unclear, noted lead in- dren suffer cardiac arrests CARES catchment area be- likely among other ethnic See CPR, Page 5 outside the hospital each tween 2013 and 2017 with groups. 4 | July 11-17, 2019 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Community Four Dallas cops on admin leave; 25 more are under investigation for racist social media posts The Dallas Police Depart- enforcement officers. They Project according to News- partment prides itself on ment has acknowledged reviewed content from sev- week. The posts contain rac- maintaining the highest four police officers are on eral police forces around the ist comments, jokes about standards of ethics and paid administrative leave, country. In Philadelphia 72 the use of violence by police. integrity while providing with 25 under investigation cops were placed on leave “We take these matters service to the community for allegedly racists com- and similar investigations seriously and we want to en- without prejudice,” Hall ments made via social me- are underway in St. Louis sure the community that we said. dia. and Phoenix according to will not tolerate racism, big- Dallas police are already This came to light fol- WFAA. otry or hatred of any kind under pressure as murders lowing an investigation by Reportedly more than in our organization,” Dallas have raised alarm in recent The Plain View Project, a 5,000 posts from 300 ac- police Chief U. Renee Hall months, while the force is group which reviews the tive Dallas cops have been said in a written statement. short-staffed by up to 500 social media posts of law collected by the Plain View “The Dallas Police De- officers. A screenshot shared by Newsweek reportedly taken from the Facebook account of a Dallas cop. TXDOT set to close ramps at Bush Turnpike and US 75 in Plano for construction The Texas Department northbound US 75 will be K/Plano Rd” exit, onto the at Plano Parkway. of Transportation (TxDOT) closed starting Friday, July frontage road of PGBT PGBT eastbound to construction project at US 12 at 8 p.m. and then to the northbound northbound US 75 traf- 75 and President George • PGBT eastbound to frontage road of US 75. To fic will be detoured on to Bush Turnpike (PGBT) northbound US 75 will re- facilitate the increase in southbound US 75, then is moving towards its last open Tuesday, July 16 at 5 traffic volume, a tempo- exit to “Galatyn Parkway/ phase of construction and a.m. rary traffic signal will be Campbell Rd” exit. Traffic nearing completion. Tx- • PGBT westbound to installed at the intersection will be then directed to the DOT is ready to com- northbound US 75 will re- of the two frontage roads. northbound US 75 direc- plete the connections of open Saturday, July 20 at 5 Traffic on the northbound tion. westbound and eastbound a.m. US 75 frontage road will be Message boards will in-

PGBT to northbound US / Facebook TxDOT DETOURS able to use the new bypass form motorists of the de- 75. connection ramps from CLOSURES PGBT westbound to lane that crosses under Pla- tour routes. All timelines This work will require PGBT to northbound US TxDOT has indicated northbound US 75 traffic no Parkway, allowing traf- are subject to change with the closure of each of these 75. the PGBT connections to will be detoured to the “Ave fic to avoid the traffic signal weather. DART schedules public meetings on the proposed Cotton Belt Line The public is invited to • Status of track grade 2019, 6:30 p.m. attend a community meet- separations (bridges); Crosby Recreation Center ing to review the progress • Station Art & Design - Elm Fork Room of the Cotton Belt Corridor Progress; 1610 E. Crosby Rd., Car- Regional Rail Project. The • Design-Builder’s early rollton, TX 75006 Design-Build Contractor design and construction Tuesday, August 6, 2019, will be on hand to outline schedule; 6:30 p.m. the latest developments and • A general summary of The Sound at Cypress answer your questions. project information; Waters - The project will provide • Identification of con- Town Hall (Second Floor) regional rail service along tacts for FAQs and commu- the 26-mile long Cotton nity concerns. 3111 Olympus Blvd., Belt Corridor from DFW In- Community Meetings Dallas, TX 75019 ternational Airport to Plano. Monday, July 22, 2019, Thursday, August 15, Presentations during 6:30 p.m. 2019, 6:30 p.m. these meetings will include: Courtyard Theater Shelton School & Evalu- • Updated project draw- 1509 H Ave., Plano, TX ation Center ings showing track configu- 75074 15720 Hillcrest Rd., Dal- rations and station layout; Wednesday, July 31, las, TX 75248

is provided by family mem- CPR, from Page 4 bers, lower response rates vestigator Maryam Naim, this was due entirely to ra- are likely due to a lack of M.D. cial disparities or if it was CPR training and recogni- “When analyzing the also associated with neigh- tion of cardiac arrests,” she epidemiology of bystand- borhood socioeconomic said, noting that teaching er CPR in children in the factors like income, em- CPR to parents before a United States [in 2017] we ployment, and educational newborn is released from found lower bystander CPR status,” said Naim, a pedi- the hospital, or during pe- rates in black and Hispanic atric cardiac intensive care diatrician visits would be children compared to white physician at CHOP. good opportunities for such children but weren’t sure if “As most bystander CPR training.

For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com July 11-17, 2019 | North Dallas Gazette | 5 Education www.NorthDallasGazette.com Mayor’s 23rd Back-to-School Fair is set for Aug. 2 at Fair Park Brrrrring! With the of Hair, Skin and Nails sound of bells soon return- will offer free haircuts to PRE-REGISTRATION EVENTS ing as the first day of school students. Essilor Vision Saturday, July 13, from 10 Saturday, July 20, from a.m.-2 p.m. noon-2 p.m. inches closer, the 23rd May- Foundation will be on-site Erik Jonsson Central Library Fretz Park Library Branch or’s Back to School Fair, conducting eye exams and 1st Floor Lobby 6990 Belt Line Rd. presented by Walmart, has providing eyeglasses for 1515 Young St. Dallas, TX 75254 Dallas families covered. A children at no cost to quali- Dallas, TX 75201 one-stop-shop complete fying families. In addition, Tuesday, July 23; 2-4 p.m. Monday, July 15, from 3-5 Sam Tasby Middle School with all the back-to-school Undies for Everyone will p.m. 7001 Fair Oaks Ave. essentials, the Fair is set hand out six pairs of un- Martin Luther King, Jr Dallas, TX 75231 for Friday, Aug. 2, from 8 derwear to children (first 2901 Pennsylvania Ave. Dallas, TX 75215 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Centen- come, first served) and Half Wednesday, July 24, from 4-6 p.m. nial Building at Fair Park. Price Books will give away Tuesday, July 16, from 2-4 Children and their parents not only received school supplies but books Highland Hills Branch Pre-registration events are to read donated by Half Price Books and distributed at the Mayor’s 10,000 books. p.m. Casa View Elementary Library being held across the city Back to School Fair last year by volunteers from the Dallas Chapter Dallas ISD will have a 6200 Bonnie View Rd. of Jack and Jill. (Image via Facebook Jack & Jill/Kim Cooks) School throughout July. large area with bilingual 2100 N. Farola Dr. Dallas, TX 75241 With approximately staple – and a great tradi- fering services and sup- staff on hand to provide Dallas, TX 75228 35,000 expected to at- tion – for Dallas families, plies information on magnet Thursday, July 25, from tend, the Fair offers fami- filling in the gaps and play- Walmart will conduct schools, scholarship and Tuesday, July 16, from 5-7 3-5 p.m. p.m. Harmony Science Academy lies everything they need ing an important role in free vision screenings for alternative programs, psy- Lancaster-Kiest Branch – Dallas High to prepare for the school ensuring our kids are ready children and offer general chological and social ser- Library 12005 Forestgate Dr. year including free school to roll their first day of health screenings, includ- vices, parenting and family 2008 E. Kiest Blvd. Dallas, TX 75243 supplies for Dallas school- school,” said Dallas Mayor ing blood pressure and glu- literacy. Dallas, TX 75216 children (who meet eligi- Eric Johnson. “I heard how cose checks. Texas A&M Educational information Thursday, July 25, from Thursday, July 18, from 2-5:30 p.m. bility requirements); free the Fair has helped thou- University College of Den- and services, in English and 2-4 p.m. Baylor Scott & White Health health, dental and vision sands of Dallas families tistry will provide free den- Spanish, will be offered at Leonides Gonzalez Cigar- and Wellness screenings; immunizations; over the years and, as the tal screenings for students hundreds of community roa, M.D. Elementary Center at Juanita J. Craft School Recreation Center haircuts; and the latest in- newly elected mayor, I’m and oral health information resource booths on crime 9990 Webb Chapel Rd. thrilled to step in and con- for everyone, plus fluoride 4500 Spring Ave. formation on education, prevention, fire safety, col- Dallas, TX 75220 Dallas, TX 75210 health, and social services. tinue all the great work that applications, toothbrushes, lege readiness, housing, Friday, July 19, from 3-5 Pre-K through 5th-grade Mayor Rawlings and other and toothpaste to students. transportation, personal Saturday, July 27, from 10 p.m. a.m.-noon students will receive a mayors have done, not only Dallas County Health & finances, health, nutrition, Eastfield College Pleasant Prairie Creek Branch Library colorful backpack. Add in with the Fair but with sup- Human Services will pro- and literacy. Grove Campus 9606 Lake June Rd. porting education. To all vide free immunizations; 802 S. Buckner Blvd. musical entertainment, kids Eligible families who Dallas, TX 75217 activities, games, interac- the wonderful sponsors, the National Kidney Foun- qualify for free school sup- Dallas, TX 75217 dation will offer kidney tive demos and freebies ga- donors and community plies are encouraged to Saturday, July 20, from 10 Saturday, July 27, from 11 lore, and the Fair makes for partners who step up each health screenings, and pre-register at events held a.m.-noon a.m.-1 p.m. a fun day the whole family year, thank you for your Positive Breathing will of- throughout Dallas in July. Thurgood Marshall Recre- Martin Weiss Recreation Center can enjoy together. commitment to education fer asthma screenings. Ce- Families can also register ation Center 5150 Mark Trail Way 1111 Martindell Ave. in our great city.” dric B’s Barber and Beauty “The Mayor’s Back To See FAIR, Page 8 Dallas, TX 75232 Dallas, TX 75211 School Fair has become a Community partners of- Salon and Ogle School GM exec touts DTU and other programs that feature HBCUs By Stacy M. Brown pected Journalism Fellow- and stipends in the annual from Chevrolet and NNPA NNPA Correspondent ship program (DTU) that program. publishers. was developed by Chevro- This year’s fellows are “The program started During a fellowship lun- let in 2016 as an HBCU fel- Elae Hill of North Carolina with Howard University in cheon and fireside chat at lowship program. A&T; Sharon Joy Washing- 2016,” Booker said. the National Newspaper “It’s purpose was to cre- ton of Florida A&M; Tyla “We increased the reach Publishers Association ate and share optimistic Barnes of Hampton Uni- of the program in 2017 (NNPA) convention in stories while reinforcing versity; Tedarius Abrams to Spelman, Morehouse, Cincinnati, Lester Booker, the brand’s continued com- of Bethune-Cookman Uni- Clark Atlanta … based Jr., the project manager mitment to the African versity; Emani Nichols of on the overwhelming re- for communications op- Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. and Lester Booker., the project manager American community,” Morehouse College; and sponse, the online submis- erations at General Motors for communications operations at General Motors touted the fourth Booker said. Miana Massey of Howard sion process was opened to explained to publishers and year of the popular Discover the Unexpected Journalism Fellowship Chevrolet awards each University. all HBCU students in their others why it’s important program (DTU) that was developed by Chevrolet in 2016 as an HBCU of the six DTU fellows a The fellows will work sophomore through senior fellowship program. for the automaker and other $10,000 scholarship and this summer with NNPA years with an interest in Fortune 500 companies to ily have the recruitment in the African American a $5,000 stipend. The stu- member newspapers the journalism, communica- invest in historically black bandwidth and their career community,” he said dur- dents form two teams of Atlanta Voice, Chicago tions, mass media, or visual colleges and universities centers don’t have the re- ing the conversation with three people, and each team Crusader, Washington In- arts,” he said. (HBCUS). lationships established to NNPA President and CEO has access to an all-new former, and Houston For- The fireside chat also “There are so many great actually open up access to Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., 2019 Chevrolet Blazer dur- ward Times. included a video featuring men and women that are larger Fortune 500 compa- on Thursday, June 27 at the ing their reporting assign- The program includes DJ Envy, the famed disc being developed and minds nies,” Booker said. Cincinnati Westin Hotel. ments. a boot camp which Lester jockey and music producer that are being cared for, cul- “So, I think it is impera- Chavis and Booker tout- Since 2016, Chevrolet said immerses the fellows whose co-host of the popu- tivated inside of the schools tive that if we want to grab ed the fourth year of the has awarded in excess of in “all things Chevrolet.” See DTU, Page 7 and they don’t necessar- diverse talent, specifically popular Discover the Unex- $400,000 in scholarships They also meet leaders

6 | July 11-17, 2019 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Irving / Carrollton / Plano Annual Book Sale set for July 25-27 in Plano Ready, set, shop! The an- cords with most priced at $2 off all purchases any day of munity through the Friends nual Friends of the Plano or less. There’s something the Book Sale. of the Plano Public Library, Public Library Book Sale for every reading level and Book Sale Hours a volunteer-led, nonprofit, kicks off early this year on interest – gardening, gene- • Thursday, 6-10 p.m. – membership organization Thursday, July 25 at Pla- alogy, history, mysteries, ro- $5 per person or $10 per dedicated to supporting no Event Center, 2000 E. mance, travel and more. family Plano Public Library. Spring Creek Pkwy. Get Become a Friends mem- • Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. – Last year, the Friends bargain prices through Sat- ber at friendsofplanolibrary. FREE admission raised $115,000 to enhance urday, July 27. Volunteers org for as little as $20 to get • Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. the Library’s programs, have carefully sorted thou- advance access from 4 to 6 – FREE admission and fill a technology and materials sands of hardbacks, paper- p.m. on Thursday and free bag for $10 (bags provide) such as STEAM kits and backs, DVDs, CDs and re- admission with 10 percent Proceeds benefit thecom- eBooks. Adam Jones / Flickr Newly remodeled Rosemeade Rainforest projected to open early August The City of Carrollton and the City Council made or special access to an ex- daily admission at the resi- three years and older, $130 To watch the City Coun- Rosemeade Rainforest it clear the company has not clusive water park location dent rate of $5 per person. per family (up to four mem- cil’s full discussion about Aquatic Complex (1334 fulfilled the contract stipula- have been made yet. Carrollton residents will bers), and $10 per addi- the Rosemeade Rainforest E. Rosemeade Parkway) is tions. Gold Medal Pools’ new also be able to purchase tional family member. Frog project, visit carrolltontx. now projected to open Fri- And while the company completion date of Friday, season passes to the Frog Pond season passes will legistar.com. For more in- day, August 2 due to weath- is paying the $1,500 daily July 26 would allow for Pond Water Park at the resi- be honored at Rosemeade formation, visit cityofcar- er-related construction de- penalty fee for each day the City aquatics staff to come dent rate of $50 per person Rainforest once it is open. rollton.com/pools. lays and contractor failures. project is delayed past the onsite, prepare the facility Frisco-based Gold Medal original agreed upon com- and the property, and open Pools, the company mak- pletion date, that amount is on Friday, August 2 for the ing the voter-approved im- still less than half of what remainder of the season provements to the Rainfor- would be a daily revenue through Labor Day. est, gave an update to the for a fully open and func- Because of the delayed Carrollton City Council at tioning Aquatic Complex. opening, daily entrance the Tuesday, July 9 meeting. Because of this, Council has fees once the pool is open Craig Kooda, General asked Gold Medal Pools to will be discounted to $3 per Contractor, said he feels offer something to compen- resident and $6 per non- meeting the July 26 dead- sate Carrollton citizens for resident on both weekdays line is “definitely attain- having to wait almost all and weekends. able” for the construction season for the amenity that The City of Carrollton team. “We’ve been out there was originally scheduled to has partnered with the City working seven days a week open at the beginning of the of Farmers Branch for Car- to get this project complet- regular pool season. rollton residents to be able ed.” No concrete plans for a to visit the Farmers Branch Mayor Kevin Falconer Grand Re-Opening event Frog Pond Water Park for

General Motors also has DTU, from Page 6 several other partnerships lar syndicated radio show, for CNN political commen- that will include an Au- “The Breakfast Club.’ tator and attorney Angela toDrive Challenge and a Musician and author Rye’s political advocacy Buick Come Up Challenge. Fonzworth Bentley serves firm, IMPACT Strategies. “General Motors is a as the fellows’ Road Trip The program has also member of the billion-dol- Advisor and both he and gained recognition by lar roundtable, and we have Envy are HBCU graduates. the Mosaic Awards panel been involved as one of the “It’s definitely important which selected DTU as 28 companies who spend for young African Ameri- the winner of the Mosaic $1 billion with diverse- cans to have time with in- Award for Multicultural owned companies,” Booker fluential leaders that they Online/Interactive Cam- said. aspire to be like,” Booker paign. “We have an HBCU said. The award recognizes White House partnership Since the DTU pro- campaigns that are ex- … we’ve actually partici- gram’s establishment, Cha- ecuted primarily through pated in a conference and vis said everyone has seen interactive marketing tar- met with presidents of some of the best and bright- geted toward multicultural many HBCUs to talk about est students. markets. how to develop these pipe- Booker noted the success Booker said GM has oth- lines of talent to make sure of Jordan Fisher, a 2017 er partnerships that reach that we’re actually creat- graduate of Clark Atlanta HBCU audiences. ing a pipeline of talent for whose began working for “Through our Corporate entry-level positions,” he the media team on Sta- Giving efforts, we’ve pro- said. cey Abrams’ campaign for vided financial support to To learn more about the Georgia governor. both Howard University DTU program, visit www. Fisher is currently a me- and North Carolina A&T,” nnpa.org/chevydtu dia manager and advisor he said. For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com July 11-17, 2019 | North Dallas Gazette | 7 City Briefs www.NorthDallasGazette.com Dallas Bring blankets, chairs, wa- Meeting on Saturday, July with 45 drum corps on the Children’s playhouses ter/soda, snacks, bug spray 20, 2019, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., road to World Champion- designed by some of Dal- and sunblock. Also bring at Irving Heritage Senior ship Finals in Indianapolis las’ premier builders and some cash for the vendors! Center, 200 S. Jefferson St., August 10. architects will be on dis- The event is free. Irving, TX 75060, MAPS- Advance tickets are play at NorthPark Center The series concludes this CO grid 71B-Y. available at www.dci. July 12 to 28 for Dallas Friday with Havana NRG!, This location is two org/events or by calling CASA’s 24thannual Pa- a “new breed of Latin blocks south of the Down- 317.275.1212. Tickets will rade of Playhouses. Dallas band.” Learn more at Gar- town Irving/Heritage also be sold at the gate. CASA’s signature commu- landParks.com. Crossing Station, served nity awareness event which by the Trinity Railway Plano raises funds to serve abused Join TeamConnor & Express (TRE). From the Come join us in a trip and neglected children, Pa- of Flight Frontiers Hawaiian Falls for the 8th station, DART Bus Routes back to the 70’s when Art emy, Lunar University, and protecting, and transferring rade of Playhouses will fea- Annual Splash Out Child- 408-PARKLAND STA- Centre Theatre presents over 30 exhibitors who will your wealth. ture 17 perfectly pint-sized hood Cancer on July 17 TION, 549 and 840 provide Saturday Night Disco Fe- provide hands-on STEM This month’s topic is creations on display and and help find a cure for can- direct service to the Center ver on Aug. 2 – Aug. 11. Education activities. “The Untold Rules of Mon- available to win by raffle. cer. Purchase discounted on Saturdays. Put on your best polyester The celebration, which ey” on July 18, 6 p.m. to 8 tickets from TeamConnor suit, crank up the BeeGee’s is the biggest annual space p.m. at Ink Realty Group at Friday Night Basket- to Hawaiian Falls for $22 Lancaster on your 8-track player and exposition in Texas, is set 1881 Sylvan Avenue #100. ball Live is each Friday plus tax (regular price is SAVE THE DATE: Ms. come relive the sights and for Saturday, July 20 from Tickets available at Event- night in July from 8 p.m. $28.99 plus tax). Children Ester Davis, TV Producer sounds of the 70’s. They 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the brite. at 11:59 p.m. at St. Philip’s two years old and under and Anchor of “The Ester are featuring the best songs Frontiers of Flight Mu- Community Center (1600 are free. Tickets are valid Davis Show” is one of the and dances from every- seum, 6911 Lemmon Ave. Desoto Pennsylvania Avenue) through to any of the five panelists with healthcare one’s favorite era for you to Moon Day is free with Mu- Women Empowering hosted by Victory Baptist Hawaiian Falls waterparks: professionals discussing boogie down to. Tickets are seum admission ($7-$10; Each Other by uplifting: Church of Dallas. Garland, The Colony, Man- the high rates of cancer Museum members and Self-Esteem; Collabora- purchasable online at art- sfield, Roanoke, and Waco. in the African American children under 3 are free). tion; Networking; Financ- centretheatre.com for $15, FAMU National Alumni community. The free buf- but prices are subject to is hosting the 2019 An- Through the Blue Star Mu- es; Health and etc. The A Community Con- fet breakfast will begin change at the door. Tickets nual DFW FAMU Alumni seums program, admission event is scheduled for July versation Saturday, July at 8 a.m. on July 20 at the can be purchased online at BBQ on July 13 at 11 a.m. is free for active duty mili- 20 for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.at 20. The Community Mul- Lancaster Rec Center, 1700 www.artcentretheatre.com. tary and their families. Church of The Disciple ticultural Commission in- to 5 p.m., 9940 White Rock Veteran’s Memorial Park- Trail is the location, tickets United Methodist located vites you to A Community way. Oncologists will give The city is seeking resi- are available at dfwfamua- Wealth & Whiskey at 220 S Cockrell Hill Rd. Conversation from 10 a.m. updates on symptoms and dents serve the community lumni.org. Talks If you are seeking to Registration Cost: $35.00; to noon Saturday, July 20, treatments for prostrate, co- on City of Plano Boards increase your financial IQ Booth Fee: $75.00 and T- at Gale Fields Recreation lon and pancreatic cancers. and Commissions. The Frontiers of Flight Mu- in a not so boring manner, Shirts: $15.00 Youth Girls Center, 1701 Dairy Road. RSVP early at 800-677- annual application process seum is celebrating Moon this event is for you. This are welcome. Topics will include the 8441. is underway. Explore the Day to honor the 50th An- intimate event and private 2020 census, building per- Boards and Commissions niversary of the historic group conversation, with a Garland mit process, code enforce- Mesquite Overview to find the -ser Apollo 11 Moon Landing. whiskey twist, is centered Summer Concert Series ment frequently identified Drum Corps Interna- vice opportunity that fits John Blaha, retired United on wealth empowerment concludes Friday, July 12. issues, Literacy for Life, tional will present DCI States Air Force colonel and advanced financial Bring the entire family and and safety. you best. Attend the infor- Mesquite on Monday, July and a former NASA astro- strategies. Many of us have spend a summer evening For more information, mation session on Thurs- 22 at Mesquite Memorial naut, will be the keynote the desire to attain wealth, under the beautiful Texas contact CMC@Garland- day, Aug. 22, 6-7:30 p.m. Stadium. The show is pre- presenter. He is a veteran of but do not know the formu- stars in the historic Down- TX.gov. at Haggard Library, 2501 sented by the U.S. Marines five space missions aboard la to get there. Event host, town Garland Square! Coit Rd. Representatives the Space Shuttle and Mir. Chris “Fish” Fisher, brings Enjoy live music begin- Irving Drum & Bugle Corps and will answer your questions Stay tuned for more excit- in Subject Matter Experts ning at 7 p.m. and fire- Dallas Area Rapid Tran- is part of the 2019 Summer about each board. 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actress has signed a first natural partners from when ward to all the exciting new News Network. Defender News Netwrok Angela Lewis returns for third season of John Singleton’s Snowfall on FX Graceful actress and soon desired to be an actress and tap lessons, which molded York City to pursue her act- to be new mom Angela soon became the entertain- her into a performer. She ing career. Lewis is back for the third er of the family. Her very received a degree in The- She was soon book- season of FX’s hit crime supportive family had pro- ater Performing at the Uni- ing lead roles on the stage drama Snowfall which re- vided her with saxophone, versity of Michigan, and turns tonight, July 10 at as well as dance, jazz, and soon after moved to New See LEWIS, Page 12 9 p.m. Created by the late Academy Award-nominat- ed writer and director John Singleton, the drama series explores the crack cocaine epidemic in 1980s Los An- geles. The cast includes Damson Idris (Netflix’s “Black Mirror”), Emily Rios (IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK) and Isaiah John (DOWNSIZED). Snowfall was one of Angela Lewis is ready for another season of FX’s Snowfall legendary filmmaker John (Courtesy image) Singleton’s last projects before passing away and it neighbor, up-and-coming are excited to bring in their will be making its trium- Kingpin, Franklin Saint, new baby girl to the world. phant third season return. focused on his burgeoning The mom-to-be is free to In season three, Franklin operation. While police are discuss being a first-time Saint (Damson Idris) is making attempts to douse mom, her expectations vs out of jail and that experi- the proverbial fire, Teddy reality of being a working ence changed him. He’s McDonald (Carter Hudson) mom in the entertainment breaking bad, his mother and the CIA are stymying industry, as well as what it is accepting of his illegal their efforts, endeavor- means to be a strong black operation, he expands more ing to ensure that cocaine woman and setting an ex- into real estate and his close keeps coming into the city. ample for her daughter to lieutenants are expanding Angela returns as ‘Aunt follow. their prospective opera- Loui Saint’ a hardened and Born and raised in De- tions. The show is set in the tough-as-nails drug-addict troit, Michigan, Angela summer of 1984 as crack with ambitious dreams to credits her drive and suc- cocaine spreads like wild- escape the world of South- cess to the city of Detroit fire through South Central Central LA, is set to show- and the public-school edu- Los Angeles. case her dramatic acting cation she received attend- Consequently, police are chops. ing Cass Tech High School starting to wake up to the After announcing her where she was active in growing epidemic, and Ser- pregnancy to the world theater and found a role geant Andre Wright (Mar- via Instagram on Easter of model in teacher Marilyn cus Henderson) will set this year, Angela and her McCormick. his sights on his next-door husband J. Mallory Cree At the age of three, she

For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com July 11-17, 2019 | North Dallas Gazette | 9 Entertainment Too! To advertise your upcoming entertainment event contact [email protected] Film Review: Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am By Dwight Brown praying for blues eyes for ceived notions and falla- editor Robert Gottlieb; fel- NNPA Film Critic two years and he didn’t cies apart by revealing the low novelist Walter Mos- give me his.” If that doesn’t problem: “The assumption ley; activist Angela Davis; She’s a literary icon rip your heart out and send is that the reader is a white and essayist Fran Lebow- whose accolades include a clear message about the person.” She put that mis- itz. There are also glimpses a 1993 Nobel Prize in Lit- cruelty of systematic or guided viewpoint to bed. of legendary poet Sonia erature. For the African unintended racism, nothing Morrison seems at Sanchez, Winfrey and oth- American reader who has will. peace with the battles ers. been glued to her books There are other incidents she’s fought—or that were The archival footage, since 1970, starting with reported by Morrison that fought for her. Her history photos and newly shot her poignant debut novel underline the shaping of growing up in an integrated interviews on-view look The Bluest Eye, this docu- her values, views and de- city undoubtedly forged clear (Graham Willoughby mentaryis an opportunity to The first documentary to genuinely explore Toni Morrison’s ascen- sire to write books that her persona. Even with that cinematographer), neatly dance into the upper pantheon of the literary world does a nice job see how the pieces of Toni could change social mo- multicultural background pulled together (Johanna Morrison’s life have made revealing her wonderful persona, uncovering her backstory and establishing her firm place in American history in a way her followers res: Her mother made her raising her consciousness, Giebelhaus, editor) and are her whole. will appreciate,and others will admire. erase the word FU– off a she had to disavow some properly highlighted by a For those who came to sidewalk. Why? “Because of the misconceptions she beguiling score (Kathryn the party late, this recount- flective. Somewhat akin to indoctrination of blacks words have power.” Rather was getting from home, to Bostic, composer). ing of her evolution ex- an intelligent philosopher into a white society to the than keep this and other life become the person she is The first documentary plains why, when you see or an academic who pa- point that self-esteem is lessons to herself, Morri- today: “My father thought to genuinely explore Toni a photo of this amazingly tiently teaches a class of in- tied to white characteristics son has shared them con- young looking 88-year- all white people were unre- Morrison’s ascendance into quisitive but slow-learning that blacks don’t have, like sistently in novels, essays, old, you can discern a cer- deemable.” the upper pantheon of the freshmen. blue eyes. Among other lectures at universities, on tain brilliance hiding in her Throughout her career, literary world does a nice You discover that she revelations in the book, her TV—wherever a platform eyes, an extreme intelli- she has been championed job revealing her wonder- started her editing career astute analysis of cultural could assist her: “The only gence behind her disarming as a divorced woman with manipulation that results in and loved by both blacks ful persona, uncovering her way I can own what I know smile and a stately aura that two young boys, but that is low self-esteem is enlight- and whites. backstory and establishing is to write.” is somewhere between that about as deep as the foot- ening. Director Timothy Green- her firm place in American The writer-turned-editor- of queen and goddess. age goes into exploring One source of inspiration field-Sanders (The Black history in a way her follow- turned-novelist stood up to One of the most interest- her personal life. There for the book came from a List: Volumes One to ers will appreciate,and oth- anyone who had a miscon- ing facts in this bio is that are glimpses of Morrison jarring encounter with an Three) pulls together an in- ers will admire. ception about black litera- Morrison grew up in Lo- behind closed doors, but African American friend. teresting group of fans and Visit NNPA News Wire rain, Ohio, a multicultural nothing explicit, contro- Friend: “I don’t believe in ture and who it was written friends who have witnessed Film Critic Dwight Brown immigrant town. Even if versial or negative. In that God,”Morrison: “Why?” for or how it should be re- Morrison’s rise and have at DwightBrownInk.co- people didn’t fraternize way, this doc feels a bit like Friend: “Because I’ve been ceived. She ripped precon- praised her: Decades-long mand BlackPressUSA.com. much with each other in a promotional reel, which their homes (and that’s isn’t a detriment, as any only a guess), shopping, details about Morrison are town activities and educa- better than none. tion threw everyone into Many of her books the same mix. It’s no sur- come up for discussion: prise that when Morrison Sula(1973), about a deep entered Howard University female friendship, Song of and confronted segregation Solomon(1977),perhaps in The South that her per- her best piece of storytell- spective on life and race ing and certainly her most changed dramatically. Her accessible novel and win- evolution on the subject ner of the National Book matter is as interesting to Critics Circle Award for watch as her development Fiction. The ‘80s brought as a writer. Tar Baby(1981), then the When she helped school somewhat controversial her white editors on the Beloved(1987), which was power of her works and turned into a film by Oprah viewpoints on African Winfrey, whose Book American culture and expe- Club and TV show cata- riences, she faced the same pulted Morrison into the challenge that many African consciousness of middle Americans encounter when America, or at least those dealing with their white who liked to read. counterparts in business, Still, some of her most education, politics, etc. Re- illuminating thoughts on sistance. As she recounts race were established in her experiences, Morrison The Bluest Eye. This pro- is poised, resolved and re- found novel chronicles the

10 | July 11-17, 2019 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com Contact Marketing at 972-432-5219 for Career Opportunity Advertising Marketplace Will White House Advisory Council act to end America’s affordable housing crisis? By: Charlene Crowell McConnell.” largest 100 markets. “It is equally noteworthy a net worth of $0 or be- And now, after the hous- While economists, public • Nearly $52,000 would that once again this key re- low; 75 % have less than ing industry continues to Nearly 90 years ago, policy think tanks and other be required to make a 20% port shares how consumers $10,000 for retirement,” cater to more affluent con- Kelly Miller (1863-1939), entities may sing a chorus down payment on a medi- of color continue to face wrote Schermerhorn. “The sumers, while many older a Black sociologist and of how well the American an-priced home. Even if challenges in becoming enduring barriers to black adults choose to age in mathematician, said, “The economy is performing and buyers opted for an FHA homeowners, noted Niki- economic equality are place, the market has very Negro is up against the expanding, people of color 3.5% down payment mort- tra Bailey, an EVP with structural rather than in- little to offer those who white man’s standard, with- – especially Blacks and gage, more than $9,000 the Center for Responsible dividual…. “Escalators want their own American out the white man’s oppor- Browns – have yet to see or would be needed to pay it, Lending. “According to into the middle class have Dream, including some tunity.” As the first Black feel economic vibrancy in closing costs, and related the report, only 43% of slowed and stalled, and the who are anxiously await- man to enroll as a graduate our own lives – particularly fees; Blacks and 47% of Latinx rung of the economic lad- ing the chance to form their student at Johns Hopkins when it comes to housing • In rental housing, four own their own home, while der one starts on is most own households. University in 1908, Miller and homeownership. million units of housing white homeownership re- likely where one will end Builders have histori- also authored a book enti- On June 25, Harvard priced at $800 or less were mains at 73%. up.” cally, not just of late, com- tled Race Adjustment, pub- University’s Joint Cen- lost between 2011 and “This 30% disparity de- On the same day as the plained about the time it lished in 1908. ter for Housing Studies 2019. Also, since 2010, serves further examina- Harvard report’s release, takes to secure permits or Ironically, despite the (JCHS) released its annual renters now include con- tion and proportional rem- President Donald Trump the series of inspections passage of time, Miller’s report, The State of the Na- sumers earning $75,000 or edies,” continued Bailey. signed an executive order that must be approved dur- words express the same tion’s Housing. One of the more. “Greater access to safe and that establishes a new ad- ing construction and before sentiment held today by housing industry’s most Families who already affordable credit, better fair visory body that will be properties can be listed for many Black Americans. As broadly anticipated and own their own homes, these housing enforcement, pres- led by HUD Secretary Ben sale. What is missing from a people and across suc- cited reports, it once again findings signal that their ervation of anti-discrim- Carson. A total of eight this new initiative is a solu- ceeding generations, we chronicles recent trends investments are appreciat- ination laws – including federal agencies will work tion to the financial chal- have held fast to our hopes and issues. ing, growing in equity and disparate impact – can play with state and local govern- lenges that average people for a better life. Yet it is “The limited supply of wealth. a role in eliminating home- ment officials to remove face. smaller, more affordable But for those trying to painfully true that many ownership gaps. Further, as “burdensome governmen- It was scant regulation opportunities enjoyed by homes in the face of ris- make that important transi- the future of Fannie Mae tal regulations” affecting and regulatory voids that other Americans have been ing demand suggests that tion from renting to own- and Freddie Mac are pub- affordable housing. enabled risky mortgage elusive for people of color. the rising land costs and ing, it’s a very different licly debated, a renewed “Increasing the supply products with question- Noted author and jour- the difficult development outlook. As rental prices commitment to serve all of housing by removing able terms that took our nalist Ta-Nehisi Coates ex- environment make it un- continue to soar and mod- creditworthy borrowers overly burdensome rules national economy to the pressed a similar view dur- profitable to build for the erately priced apartments must be embraced.” and regulations will reduce brink of financial collapse ing his June 19 Capitol Hill middle market,” said Chris disappear from the mar- Calvin Schermerhorn, housing costs, boost eco- with worldwide effects. testimony on reparations. Herbert, JCHS’s managing ketplace, both prospective a professor of history in nomic growth, and provide Taxpayer dollars to res- “Enslavement reigned director. homeowners and current Arizona State University’s more Americans with op- for 250 years on these Key Findings: renters face a shrinking cue financiers while many shores,” noted Coates. • Since 2018, the month- supply of affordable hous- School of Historical, Phil- portunities for economic unnecessary foreclosures “When it ended, this coun- ly housing payment on a ing. osophical and Religious mobility,” stated Secretary stripped away home equity try could have extended its median-priced home has When homeownership Studies and author of The Carson. and wealth from working hallowed principles—life, been $1,775; is possible, housing costs Business of Slavery and If Secretary Carson families. liberty, and the pursuit of • In 2019, the cost of a can be better contained the Rise of American Capi- means that local zoning Time will tell whether happiness—to all, regard- median-priced home rose with fixed-interest rate talism, 1815-1860, holds rules favor single-family new advisors and proposals less of color. But America by 4% to $261,600 when a mortgages, tax credits, and similar views to those ex- homes over multi-family remember the lessons from had other principles in comparable home in 2011 eventual equity. Even so, pressed by Bailey. In a re- developments is a funda- the Great Recession. mind. And so for a century was priced far lower at the Harvard report finds cent Washington Post op mental public policy flaw, Charlene Crowell is the after the Civil War, black $177,400. that only 36% of all con- ed column, Schermerhorn he may be on to something. communications deputy di- people were subjected to • This rise in home prices sumers could afford to buy addressed the historic dis- However, this focus misses rector with the Center for a relentless campaign of is also the seventh straight their own home in 2018. parities that Black America the crux of the affordable Responsible Lending. She terror, a campaign that ex- year that median household With higher priced homes continues to suffer. housing crisis: Wages are can be reached at Char- tended well into the life- incomes have failed to keep in 2019, the affordability “One-fifth of African not rising in line with in- lene.crowell@responsi- time of Majority Leader pace in 85 of the nation’s challenge worsens. American families have creasing housing costs. blelending.org.

this, their pain and concerns on a community that is too in quality of life through a ties nor our country’s LG- CENSUS, from Page 1 are inexcusably left out of often marginalized, even in living wage, quality public BTQ communities will be The Black Census is the gender identity,” said K. the conversation around discussions about LGBTQ+ education, and healthcare, fully understood, served or largest survey of Black peo- Sabeel Rahman, President what LGBTQ people need.” people. but that alignment did not strengthened without Black ple conducted in the United of Demos. “The day to day A forthcoming report will The Black Census Proj- translate to immediate, en- LQBTQ people being heard States since Reconstruc- experience of economic in- explore the distinct con- ect launched in early 2018 ergetic support for the party and seen — counted and tion. The Black Futures Lab security, mistreatment by cerns and experiences of with an ambitious agenda or its candidates. cared for. We have helped is publishing the findings of families and communities, Black Census respondents to poll tens of thousands of “Black people are vital make Black communities the census in a series of re- combined with discrimina- who identify as transgen- Black people on their politi- members of every commu- what they are — and have ports and briefs in partner- tion in housing, religion der, gender non-conform- cal beliefs, frustrations and nity we’re part of, whether helped make LGBTQ com- ship with Color of Change, and even healthcare leaves ing, or identify their gender aspirations. placed-based, work-based munities what they are. And Demos, and Socioanalítica many Black LGBTQ+ peo- as “different” than male or More Black Than Blue: or identity-based commu- we will always continue to. Research. ple locked out of economic female. Highlighting the Politics and Power in the nities,” said Rashad Rob- Our needs must be known. “Black LGBTQ people opportunities and some- findings of transgender and 2019 Black Census, showed inson, president of Color Thankfully, this report hold in their very bodies times far removed from our gender non-conforming that respondents were of Change, the nation’s moves us in the right direc- the dual brunt of racism and democratic process. As this individuals in their own strongly aligned with key largest online racial justice tion in terms of understand- discrimination based upon report shows, while Black report provides an oppor- Democratic policy priorities organization. “Neither our ing all Black people much their sexual orientation and LGB+ respondents know tunity to shine a spotlight like closing significant gaps country’s Black communi- better.”

For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com July 11-17, 2019 | North Dallas Gazette | 11 Marketplace II www.NorthDallasGazette.com Is Nike a company too big too fail? By Glenn Mollette its Air Max 1 Quick Strike utilizing controversy well it would be financially trou- Fourth of July sneakers. to breathe new air into its bling. Either way, Nike’s We have watched corpo- Nike said he told the com- products. With major na- continued success or fail- rations and famous Ameri- pany he believes the colo- tional sports figures wear- ure will be decided by how cans have ups and downs nial flag used on the shoes ing and promoting the Nike Americans utilize Nike’s throughout the years. is offensive because it was brand and cheap Asian la- slogan, “Just Do It,” and We’ve all watched as Ti- flown when slavery was bor Nike has locked into how Americans decide to ger Woods, Robert Kraft, legal. While there has been a formula that appears un- “Just Do It.” and most recently, billion- much consternation toward stoppable. Contact Glenn Mol- aire Jeffrey Epstein has had Nike’s decision, Nike’s Nike will continue on its lette at GMollette@aol. low moments. stock has risen $3 billion path of global success if the com. Learn more at www. Sadly we heard last Nike employs and how made $3 billion for Nike in within the last week. If you American people buy their glennmollette.com Like weekend about coal bil- much their workers make. US sneaker sales. Lebron can find a pair of the Betsy products. It’s a free coun- his facebook page at www. lionaire Chris Cline’s tragic One report claims Nike James is reported to re- Ross shoes they are going try. If Americans decide to facebook.com/glennmol- and fatal helicopter crash. has 100,000 people making ceive as much as $1 billion for about $2,500. stop buying Nike products lette. Time and again we learn their shoes in Indonesia and from Nike in endorsement The question is this, Can none of us are too famous, that these workers make money by the time he is 64 Nike do no wrong? Are too successful or too rich to about $3.50 per day or years old. they too big to fail? Nike is encounter a human down- about $3,500 a year. Thus Kaepernick is no fan of ward life turn and tragedy. Nike is very profitable and the new Nike shoes The Nike athletic shoe has massive dollars for Colin Kaepernick was and apparel corporation is marketing. already on Nike’s payroll the world leader in athletic For example, Nike en- before he became contro- and apparel sales. They tered into a $50 million versially famous for not made about $34 billion in endorsement deal with ten- standing for the National 2017. They have a global nis star Serena Williams anthem. Nike wasn’t using presence of athletic sales in in 2003. When golfing star him and reportedly didn’t over 160 countries. Tiger Woods turned pro in know what to do with him Their products are sold 1996 Nike lavished him until he became famous through 22,000 retail ac- with a $40 million five- over his social issue stance. counts worldwide. They are year golfing endorsement. Kaepernick is currently not the largest supplier of ath- They would later go on to playing professional foot- letic footwear in the world. pay Woods $30 million ball. No one has signed him Almost all of Nike shoes a year in endorsements. after he became a free agent are made outside the US in From 2002 to 2012 Nike but he is making millions a Asia and Latin America. paid Michael Jordan $44 year by being the face of Nike does not make the million a year to represent Nike’s revived “Just Do It” shoes themselves but they their brand. They still pay campaign. contract production out to him. Forbes estimated Nike Recently Kaepernick other companies. There are paid Jordan $100 million in ignited controversy by re- various reports about who 2015 as Jordan’s brand still portedly telling Nike to pull

her film and TV projects by LEWIS, from Page 9 giving back to The Cancer July 1, 2019 Society of America, Black Ed Bell Construction is a Dallas based heavy highway contractor doing business in the North for Off-Broadway plays my-award winning show Texas market since 1963. With clients such as TxDOT, Dallas County Public Works, and the & Missing, and Leukemia “History of the Word” and “Ocean Mysteries with Cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, Richardson and Mansfield (plus many others), we have a strong “Milk like Sugar”, which Jeff Corwin”, Lewis has Lymphoma Society. She backlog of work in the highway market locally. became the winner of the solidified herself as an in- spends her time with yoga, We are currently hiring for the following positions: 2012 Obie Award for Play- demand talent. weight-lifting, and dance • Paving Machine Operator writing and 2011 San Diego Lewis currently resides classes. Lewis is vegan, • Roller Operator (Earthwork) Critics Circle Craig Noel in Los Angeles with her which helps her in making • Finishers (Structures, Paving) Award for Outstanding husband and fellow co- fun food recipes and she • Loader Operator (Earthwork) New Play. She landed her actor J. Mallory Cree, and loves to dabble in arts and • Form Setters (Structures, Paving) • Excavator Operator (Underground) first television role on the spends her time between crafts. • Motor Grader Operator (Earthwork) HBO critically acclaimed • Laborers (Structures, Underground, Paving) drama series “The Big C” • CDL Drivers (Water Truck, End Dump, Haul Truck, Gooseneck) as the role of Laura Lin- • Work Zone Barricade Servicer – Must have DL and be bilingual with clear English ney’s nurse. Lewis quickly Available: multiple openings began working as a voice- Rate: Negotiable over and commercial talent Must have own transportation for brands such as Verizon, Years of Experience required will vary, from 6 months to 2 years (depending on position) AT&T Wireless, and Mc- Physical and Drug Screen Required Donald’s, to name a few. Must have a Clear Background With appearances in Must be at least 18 years old (CDL Driver, 21 yrs) many popular hit TV shows, such as TNT’s “The Last Ship,” Nickelodeon’s “iCarly”, CBS’s “Code Black”, and ABC’s Em-

12 | July 11-17, 2019 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Legal Notices / Career Opportunity Free paid job training available at Frazier House Anyone interested in age field are about $40,000. from the class. The hourly • No GED required, but der buildings, using hand earning a weekly stipend To be considered for this wage potential is from $13 you must be able to read tools, and working outside while participating in free program, you must apply to $19 per hour. and pass the field exam to (hot and cold temperatures) job training in the Low- and attend an orientation at Program details be accepted in the program • Field assessment will be Voltage field has an oppor- Frazier House on Wednes- • A 4-week program that • No experience neces- administered at orientation tunity to learn more about day, July 17 at 9:30 a.m. to meets a mandatory 4 days a sary Anyone interested must the program next week. noon. week • Must be comfortable register online for the July Applicants can learn to This class will begin the • Must be available be- with heights, climbing un- 17 mandatory orientation. install home theatres, Inter- third cohort of this program tween the hours of 7 a.m. net service, satellite dishes that began in March. To and 5 p.m. Anyone interested in a paid job training program must register and more in this four-week date, 21 individuals have • Weekly stipend paid to for the July 17 orientation meet- training course. The poten- participated in the training active participants ing. (Image via Zan W. Holmes tial earnings for individuals with 18 being placed in jobs • This is a background Jr. Community Outreach’s Facebook Event) starting jobs in the low volt- following their graduation friendly opportunity

On-going ter, 2314 Homestead Place. are joining forces to attract, U.S. Army There will be an informa- hire and retain military vet- Opportunity tional session from 1 to erans and military spouses The United States Army 1:30 p.m. followed by on- in the Dallas area. This is a is hiring for over 150 dif- site interviews from 1:45 to free hiring event for veter- ferent career fields. 4 p.m. ans, transitioning military PART TIME OPPOR- Participants are required personnel, National Guard TUNITIES - 1 weekend a to apply online for the po- members, Reserve mem- Every Monday thru month, 2 weeks in the early sitions and attend the infor- bers and military spouses. July 22 summer. 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Con- July 24 at 6 p.m. or their las Job & Internship Fair • Between the ages of 17- rad High School 7502 Fair interview prep night on the hosted by the Office of 34 Oaks Avenue from 4 p.m. July 25 at 6 p.m. • No felonies to 6 p.m. If you are inter- Personal Career Develop- • No major medical is- ested in gaining a teaching July 27 ment is scheduled for Sept. sues position for the 2019-2020 Bus Driving 19. Students and alumni • U.S. Citizen or perma- school year, Dallas ISD Opportunity from the undergraduate and nent resident encourages you to attend. First Student Bus Driv- graduate programs will be Come and experience the ing Job Fair at the Irving in attendance. Ongoing opportunity to interview Mall hosted by First Stu- These candidates will be Census Bureau with campus principals and dent Careers on July 13 seeking internship, part- The Census Bureau con- leaders. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for time, and full-time oppor- ducts continuous surveys to July 19 anyone interested in be- tunities that will provide supply the nation with im- Event for new coming a school bus driver. professional industry expe- portant statistics on people, crossing guards Come to the booth then test rience. places and our economy. The City of Garland Is drive the buses out in the If you are an employer Local field workers know Seeking Crossing Guards parking lot and see if it’s and would like to be invit- their communities best, and for the 2019-20 School the right fit for you. ed to the next job fair held are instrumental in con- Year by the University of Dallas, ducting surveys with resi- they are hosting a hiring August 8 dents on a variety of topics. event Friday, July 19, at Vet Career Event email Christina Nguyen at Visit census.gov to apply. Holford Recreation Cen- DAV and RecruitMilitary [email protected]. For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com July 11-17, 2019 | North Dallas Gazette | 13 Church Happenings www.NorthDallasGazette.com BETHEL BIBLE work the first time, with and Bible Study class and/ male leadership.) to make the Word of God www.mocop.org FELLOWSHIP, supporting chapters and or our Wednesday Night R.E.A.L. (Relevant, En- ______CARROLLTON verses. Spiritual maturity Live, Prayer and Bible July 14, 10 a.m. gaging, Authentic, Life- (A NEW PLACE is God’s desire for you; it’s Study at 7 p.m. to learn Please join us for our Changing) SHILOH MBC TO BELONG) Time to Grow in the Word more about God’s Word. Morning Service; and don’t IN PLANO of God. Be encouraged by God’s forget to invite family and July 14, 10 a.m. (WHERE COMMUNITY NOTICE: New You, Pas- plan for your maturity and friends to join us as we cel- Join us for Morning Wor- BECOMES FAMILY) tor Woodson serves the Dr. Terrance Woodson, His glory; and most of all; ebrate our Lord and Savior, ship Service as we praise community by providing Senior Pastor be prepared to grow. Jesus Christ. and worship God for His July 14, 8 and 11 am “Professional Therapy 1944 E. Hebron Parkway Honor and His glory. You are invited to our Wor- and Counseling Servic- Carrollton, TX 75007 Dr. W. L. Stafford, Sr., Ed. D. July 15, 7 p.m. Don’t forget to comeback ship Services as we honor es” on a “Sliding Fee” 972-492-4300 Senior Pastor You are invited to Monday at 7 p.m. for our Brazilian God for His goodness and scale. To schedule an ap- www.bethelbiblefellow- 2450 K Avenue #300 School to see what God has Church. faithfulness. pointment call the Pasto- ship.org Plano, TX 75074 to say to us in His Holy ral Counseling Center at ______972-379-3287 Word. July 17, 7 pm July 17, 7 pm 972-526-4525 or email the www.theship3c.org You’re invited to our You’re invited to our church at www.bethelbi- FELLOWSHIP www.visitF3c.org Pastor Rickie Rush Wednesday’s Bible Study Wednesday’s Bible Study blefelloswhip.org CHRISTIAN ______7701 S Westmoreland Road class; you will learn what class; you will learn what CENTER CHURCH Dallas, TX 75237 God has to say to us. Come God has to say to us. 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Services as we praise and each Friday night at 8 pm, Plano, TX 75075 972-423-6695 worship God in the Joycie (IBOC promotes proactive Our mission at MOCOP is 972-633-5511 www.smbcplano.org July 17, 7 pm Turner Fellowship Hall, You are invited to join us followed by our Worship for Wednesday’s Prayer Services; and bring some- and Bible Study Class with one with you, you will be Senior Pastor Woodson, blessed. It’s for God’s glo- Pastor Larry Gardner, Pas- ry and honor. tor Bernadette and others as we study a new book by July 17 Dr. Henry Cloud, Never Go Join us in our Wednesday’s Back, to things that didn’t 12 Noon-Day Live, Prayer

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14 | July 11-17, 2019 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Church Directory Testing for Obedience or not you would keep His Every test involves obe- that God will fill Christians Sister commands” (Deuteronomy dience in one way or an- with His peace; that He will Tarpley 8:2). other. When God tests us, touch Christian’s minds and NDG One might ask, “Why He reveals the true state of remind them that they do Religion does God need to test us? our hearts. Are we obedient not need to worry. Editor Doesn’t He know every- to His will, or are we self- God is the way and the thing, including what we willed? We might think we way-maker. He will handle would do in every situa- know the answer, but we it for us. Worrying does no “Test me, O LORD, and tion?” Yes, God knows would never truly know un- good. May we lean on God try me, examine my heart - but we don’t know our- less we were tested. and talk with Him, spend and my mind” (Psalm selves! God has instructed Chris- time in His Word and be- 26:2). God doesn’t test us in tians to not be anxious, fore the throne of grace. Throughout the Old Tes- order to find out something worrisome, overly con- Ask God to help us fel- tament, we see many situ- He doesn’t already know. cerned for any thing . . . lowship with other Chris- ations in which God tests He tests us so that we can but instead to bring every- tians, those who will en- His people in order to de- learn about ourselves and Left to Right: Pastor Larry Gardner; Rachel Lewis; future thing to Him in prayer and courage us, even more so termine if they will follow His love, power and faith- doctor Devon Lewis and parents, Denise and Haston Lewis, thanksgiving. If we do this, the day approaches. Right Him or follow the systems fulness. III as Bethel Bible Fellowship Church sends Devon off to the He has promised us that His now, this day, let us give of this world. In Genesis 22, God tested University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine for the Fall peace, which passes all un- God our concerns and ask The nation of Israel was Abraham by command- derstanding, shall keep our that He will work out all to tested many times during ing him to sacrifice his son enant of making a great wanted Abraham to know hearts and minds through our good and His glory. the 40-year sojourn in the Isaac on a mountain in the nation of Abraham. How as well. So God put Abra- Christ Jesus (Philippians Thank God for loving us wilderness: “Remember land of Moriah. Isaac was could God’s promise be ful- ham to the test, and Abra- 4:6-7). and carrying our burdens. how the LORD your God Abraham’s only son by his filled if Isaac was dead? ham passed. Christians go to God for Thank Him for provid- led you all the way in the wife Sarah - the son God God tested Abraham to As Abraham raised the themselves and on behalf ing our needs. Thank God desert these forty years; had promised to Abraham. reveal whether or not Abra- knife to sacrifice his own of their brothers and sisters for Jesus Christ our Savior to humble you and to test By demanding that Isaac ham truly trusted His prom- son, God stopped him and in Christ, and for those who and the hope He has given you in order to know what be sacrificed, God seemed ise. Yes, God knew what provided a sacrificial ram suffer so much due to anxi- us; for it is in the precious was in your heart, whether to be nullifying His cov- Abraham would do, but He instead. ety and depression. Pray Name of Jesus that we pray. My favorite day of the week is Tomorrow Dr. James L. Snyder I can move on to my next Welcome to Tomorrow.” “Remember,” she said tomorrow.” not like doing things; I am project. To see this before hav- rather seriously, “all the She has me figured out, See DAY, Page 16 During these weeks, the My favorite saying has ing my morning coffee was things you told me that you alright. It is not that I do Gracious Mistress of the been, “Why do today what rather alarming. At first, I would do tomorrow? Well, Parsonage finagles her infa- you can put off until tomor- had no idea what she was it’s tomorrow.” mous “Honey-Do-List” in row? talking about. Yesterday, Then she handed me a my direction. Because I am Of course, it was not long Today, Tomorrow, what list with “Tomorrow’s To- busy doing other things and until my wife caught up to was she trying to say. I just Do List” written on the top. distracted, I do not actually my “tomorrow strategy” was not on the same page There were about a dozen see what she is doing. like my teacher did. as she was. In fact, I was things she jotted down that She can slip one of One morning she got up not in the same book. I said I would do tomorrow. her “To-Do” jobs on to a little bit before me and “What are you talking As I was reading through my schedule without my got the coffee going. I got about?” I said about as con- this list, she said to me, “I knowing it. I see it on my up and stumbled into the fused as I have ever been in have you figured out. Your schedule and assume it is kitchen. There she stood my life. favorite day of the week is one more job to do. When I with a huge sign that read, see it, I say to myself, “I’ll “Today is your Tomorrow do that tomorrow.” Then you talked about Yesterday.

For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com July 11-17, 2019 | North Dallas Gazette | 15 NDG Book Review www.NorthDallasGazette.com NDG Book Review: Tech Boss Lady celebrates the startup spirit By Terri Schlichenmeyer back on track. You’ve got this. One foot in front of the As business books go, other. “Tech Boss Lady” isn’t That’s how you get bad. It’s not great, ei- anywhere: whether it’s ther – mostly because, if a toe-sliding shuffle or a you’re an entrepreneur, one-two-three-waltz, the you already know what’s only way forward is step inside it. by step. Slow-walk it if Indeed, there’s a lot you must, but you have to of same in this book. keep going and in “Tech Like many current au- Boss Lady” by Adriana thors, Gascoigne focuses Gascoigne, you’ll find The first point she more on tech start-ups helpful business shoe- stresses is that every en- and relies a lot on per- prints to follow. trepreneur, “and I mean sonal examples, despite From the time she was every single one,” has an avowal to avoid do- a child, Adriana Gas- “absolutely no fear,” ing so. Neither can you coigne knew that she which is “quickly fol- avoid rah-rah words didn’t want a 9-to-5 job lowed by acute urgency about goals and hiring, as an adult. Both her par- to propel forward.” If both which are seen in ents were entrepreneurs that doesn’t describe you, just about every entrepre- who did whatever it took says Gascoigne, then “hit neurial book from the last to keep the family afloat, the bench and sit this one three decades. and Gascoigne spent af- out.” And yet, Adriana Gas- ter-schools and weekends Stay focused on your coigne’s style is surely pitching in. For her, self- goals because hard work appealing. She’s smart employment was natural; “will only get you so and bold, and ideas are even so, Gascoigne found far…” Be willing to give presented just freshly herself working in a boys- other women a hand-up; enough to capture the network Silicon Valley in fact, start doing so as attention of young busi- office after college. early as possible by giv- nesswomen who maybe Before #MeToo was a ing your daughters or haven’t seen this infor- thing, she was harassed nieces STEM toys. Know mation a dozen times. for being a woman. how to hire, be a leader, They might benefit from Undaunted, Gascoigne and foster a sense of in- it, and from Gascoigne’s persevered until she spot- trapreneurship in your no-nonsense, straight- ted a problem and created business. Find a great forward, steel-fisted a solution, finally becom- mentor and be willing to warmth, the most. ing the entrepreneur she ask for help if you need it This book can surely always knew she was. In but exercise caution when be read by anyone with this book, she offers ad- you think you might need entrepreneurial spirit but vice for “founders” of the a partner. Don’t let fail- it’s really not for men, tech sort – which, as she ure freak you out. And or for women over 40. says, is everyone now, finally, watch yourself for For younger women with because almost all “busi- signs of stress or burnout. business-sense, though, ness today relies on tech- You might need an extra “Tech Boss Lady” can be nology to scale.” jolt of confidence to get a great first step.

another day, but I cer- DAY, from Page 15 tainly have no guarantee a procrastinator when it This was the first time that I will see it. I need to comes to certain things. my tomorrows ever learn how to “rejoice and My whole idea is, if I caught up with me. be glad” in the day that is put something off long As I began working on before me. enough my wife will for- my “tomorrow tasks,” I Dr. James L. Snyder, get that she asked me to happen to think of what pastor of the Family of do it. David said in one of his God Fellowship, lives I looked at her and Psalms. “This is the day with the Gracious Mis- said, “You do know that which the Lord hath tress of the Parsonage it will take me at least made; we will rejoice in Ocala, FL. Call him three tomorrow’s to fin- and be glad in it” (Psalm at 352-687-4240 or e- ish this list!” 118:24). She laughed one of her I need to learn how to mail jamessnyder2@att. hysterical laughter’s and appreciate each day and net. The church web site said, “Let the tomorrows not push things off until is www.whatafellowship. be with you.” tomorrow. Tomorrow is com.

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