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Volume XXIX, Number XXV July 11-17, 2019 How far have we come since the Civil Rights Act? - See Page 3 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.

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