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Comp USA: The Black Rev. Frederick Haynes Equal Vote: cries foul on - . - How strong Opportunity? Wheatland Terrace From The Editor Chris Pryer iE(oiflti(o)i?a®n •\ photo by Derrick Waiters How much is We mtast keep vigilant The right to free speech is one about the community's reaction to it. Ken Dowe, director of broad­ $1 Billion? of the most precious of all of the "offensive lyrics" in rap songs cast operations for Service Broad­ Much has been made of the relation­ rights guaranteed by the United played on radio station KJMZ-FM casting (owner of the station) and ship between Nation of Islam leader Min­ States constitution. It is the (100.3). The urban contemporary Skip Murphy, who played the ister Louis Farrakhan and Libyan strong­ bedrock of democracy, tightly format of the station assured its offending songs, publicly apolo­ man Col Moammar Khadafi. After all, interwoven into the very fabric of heavy popularity in the African gized for the oversight and recon­ the good Colonel is number one on the "Old Glory/' right along with our American adolescent community. U.S. government's most wanted list, one firmed their commitment to main­ of the leading instigators of terrorist acts right to "...life, liberty and the pur­ The recurring themes of drug use, taining a moral standard regard­ throughout the the world. And of course suit of happiness." casual sex and violence (and the ing the type of lyrics broadcast on Minister Farrakhan, having in common Of course, with freedom of implied glorification of same) is their airwaves. the same religion as Khadafi (in a some­ any kind comes commensurate not appropriate musical fare for We must all continue to be vig­ what loose sense) and being a Palestin­ responsibility. Responsibility that our children and should not be tol­ ilant in ensuring that responsibili­ ian sympathizer, is regularly vilified here erated by responsible members of in the states as being anti-Semitic and a should be borne regardless of the ty is exercised in matters of free race monger. sphere of communication — the African American community. speech and communication. Of So it comes as no surprise the uproar news, education, entertainment, This past spring, radio station course, questionable subject mat­ that accompanied the possibility of Far­ etc. A particular area of controver­ KKDA-FM {K104) drew criticism ter \vill occasionally "fall through rakhan receiving a gift from Khadafi of sy pertaining to freedom of speech for playing two songs that con­ the cracks. "But if the affected $1 billion in hard, crude cash. The home has been in the entertainment tained explicit lyrics about drugs communities, along with broad­ government is claiming receiving such a industry, specifically "rap" music. and sex. Generally, K104 endeav­ casters, continue to subscribe to a gift is lanlamounl to treason and in vio­ ors to take the moral "high road" lation of some statute precluding accept­ More than three years ago. high moral standard, we all can ing such a gift from an enemy of Ameri­ Minority Opportunity News pub­ when it comes to what's on their make a substantial contribution to ca. lished a story (A^ON, March 1993) music play list. And to their cred­ cleaning up our airwaves. And of course the African American community at-large is just as vociferous in its support of such an altruistic gesture by the Libyan leader. The government's ance with all laws and regulations; type of solidarity will mark a new protest is perceived as just onejnore outstanding compliance to the era for the black press. instance of the racism that has been so Community Reinvestment Act. We should be encouraged to much a part of our existence in this coun­ Our efforts were not in vain. know that the Bank of America try. They {white people) see a chance for Ameoca We brought attention to a key has set new initiatives to remedy us (black people) to get on our feet with­ issue. Many thanks to those who any discrepancies in its service to On July 2,1996, the Office of out them and iti spiteof them and see what supported us with letters. Kudos minorities. MON and the African they do? They want to find a way to keep the Controller of the Currency to the Dallas Examiyier and San American community appreciate us down. (OCC) received an application Antonio Observer for standing in their efforts—we will be watching. I've heard it mentioned that this $1 from the Bank of America to estab­ the breech with us. Hopefully this billion present could do a lot to build the lish new branches in Denton, Car- infrastructure of African Americans in this nation. Wow! Just think what we rollton, Mesquite and Lewisville. could do wilh all that money. Yeah, just Minority Opportunity News^ in con­ how much could we do? junction with the Dallas Examiner Some quick, elementary mathtells and San Antonio Observer, filed a me that $1 billion dollars stretched over protest to the expansion with the every black American comes out to about OCC two weeks later. $77 per person. Now, lets apply this tidy sum to the maladies that still plague Reliable data obtained black folks disproportionately—sub-par revealed that Bank of America has housing and health care; unemployment; a suspect loan history in the inferior education; unaffordable child African American community. care; teen pregnancy and violence; drugs. The bank's seeming lack of enthu­ I'll stop there. siasm in marketing loans to Don't get me wrong. It would be SI billion dollars we don't have now. But a African Americans obligated us to panacea it's not. Plus, who will decide block the expansion. how it's spent? And where? What bank Recently, the OCC upheld the will it be kept in? We could start several Bank of America's expansion black banks. Who would control them? request on the following criteria: If all it takes is $77 per person, then satisfactory supervision; no con­ who needs Khadafi—or the govern­ ment's permission? travention of geographical or COO -i-Np MON qualitative requirements; compli­ Wif^mitJPS Life Ui^S^ [ m^x^iiTKr.(?irm^^ni^>mr:^ c ark^ ^ o gbl^frr^T^^ nm^ TliSIW^5I31Ml LETTERS • • • Cover Story 18 Building Hope DearMon, Editorials 02 We Must Keep Vigilant VIOO 02 Bank of America Given the amount of advertising and Features publicity, I don't know if this letter will AIR NATIONAL GUARD 08 Wheatland Terrace Apis. make it, but I must write anyway. HAS VACANCIES It has been a year since the format hit 21 CompUSA He Texas Air National Guard currcnll; has part4ime openings in its organization for the the airwaves at VIOO which, contrary to 12 The Black Vote following positions: 34 Medical Careers popular belief, was initiated because Air Cargo Handlers, Instrumentalists, Aerospace Maintenance Mechanics, Pavements & Special owners believed they could make more Construction specialist, Utilities specialists. Heating & Air Conditioning Specialists, Inventory money advertising to an all adult market Mani^ement specialists, and Morale Welfare Recreation Services specialists. 06 Guest Columnist since those who are "middle-aged" have No Experience Required!!!: 10 Ethnic Notes the most bucks—not because people hate We M'ill train you provided you have the drive for success are wiling to attend a 11 Words for Thought rap music. If that were the case, VlOO's formal training program. Today's Air National Guard members sene just two (2) days a 15 Proprietary Information ratings would be consistently greater month and fifteen (15) days a year, and receive college assistance, a good salary, job training, 21 The March, Revisited than what they have been — nearing the and much more 26 Black Media bottom of the top 10. What VlOO ought to For more Information, contact your local Air National Guard Representative at: 26 Pen Notes consider is some of us who try to listen to 27 .Dana King 214-269-3227 the station (I enjoy 70% of the music that 29 Entertainment 214-269-3228 Air National Guard is played) are strange enough to listen to NATIONAL 30 Ask Girlfriend GUARD 214-269-3299 Americans At Their Best 30 MON's Youth Watch a song before we say yea or nay. In other 33 .Fairy Street Mama words, some of us enjoy some more cur­ 35... Non-Profits rent, upbeat music that we hear on that 36 MON's Library other station. What insults me while lis­ 36 Black Expo'96 tening is how rap music is insulted and 37 Our Story dismissed as "kid music." This gets me because it's been a long time since I've Columns been a kid. So why does the fact that I ir 02 Editor may enjoy a song ormusic style make me [Z 05 Community Pulse one? This causes me to reach for my radio 07 Pen on Fire rapidly. Why is it so important to dis­ 38 Spiritual tance yourself from another form of black 39 Real Estate music? 1 don't hear any country music on Mr. Buford L. Kemp Jt>- /p?{^'gR /gSTflM^Xft liW irl Recurring the station either, but you never brag 03,06 ....Letters about not playing it. ir~"'"""ir'™i:n[: 16-17 In The News w. icz 22-23 SWB Community Calendar Also, as far as the Tom Joyner morn­ 40-43 Career Opportunities ing show goes — I first thought it was excellent and good for Dallas. A national show broadcasts locally. But once I deter­ mine what's live & what's memorex, why do I feel like I'm in Chicago or Atlanta. (IMON Where arc the props for Dallas? . ^iHttPTlTl^iipporhinity News To close, VIOO could have been a lot iV^^S^.

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-A TR ] an easy way for people with vengeance in mind to act out their violent impulses. Thomas ' Exposisig the TeiX' These types of individuals are out there Muhammad destroying the safe and sound environ­ Game ment that we Americans have come to know and be proud of. The question for Perhaps no subject can generate don't know why) to hear of how many none of these prove there is an organized the Clinton administration, and the more press in America than terrorism. terrorist incidents have taken place on effort by terrorist groups to attack the Republican lawmakers is," How long do However, recent incidents such as the American soil in just the past year alone! United Slates. Johnson went on to say they think they can keep playing these TWA flight 800 crash and the terrorist One main reason most Americans don't "I've been struck by the fact that across terrorism games before Bubba kills us bombing at Olympic Park in Atlanta know this type of information is because the board politicians of both parties, and aU?" exposes the hypocritical nature of both top FBI officials refuse to tell them. For the American public in general, have this Until then the struggle continues.:. the Clinton adminstralion and the instance, FBI Director Louis Freeh, testi­ heighten fear of terrorism. The only thing . ' MON Republican Party in their anti-terrorism fying before the U.S. Senate InleUigence I can attribute it to, in part, is with the col­ pursuits. Plagued by past terroristic Committee on Terrorism in the U.S., cites lapse of the former Soviet Union and activities like the ongoing with no longer a cold war to rally around, , the bombing trial of Ram­ we're faced with the unknown and when LANGSTON UNIVERSITY of the Alfred sey Yousef you're faced with the unknown, fear is a . Langston, Oklahoma P. Murrah and the con­ natural consequence of that. And as a Federal result we are acting as if we arc in a more viction of /fl? yean ofCxfucaiion building in Sheik Abdul perilous lime than we've ever been. I'm Oklahoma Rahman for not saying that there is no threat, but we City, which the Worid are exaggerating the, threat we are killed 168 Trade Cen­ under." people and ter bombing Mr. Johnson said that the American injured more as examples people feel more vulnerable, because Langston University than 500, and of "how the they're wondering if their government National Alumni Association the Worid U.S. has can protect them. "Perhaps what we've Dallas netroplex Chapter Trade Center become a seen over the last three or four years is a bombing in (Editor's Kota Tite opinions expressed by Air. major target Join us today (214) AQB-B8B4 Muhammad's commentcirif ai-e not neccssari' real attack on the credibility of the gov­ New York ofglobalter- ernment's ability to protect us. The World City, where ly those of the Minority Opportunity Nezvs.) rorism, and Trade Center bombing, the incidents at six people _ that the U.S. Waco and Ruby Ridge, the Oklahoma INVITATION FOR BIDS were killed and its inter­ City bombing. When you put all of that Interior Renovation o( the Old DHA Offics Complex and nearly 100 injured. President CUnton ests will clearly be under attack by more together I think you start seeing the The Housing Aulhorily o( Ihe Crty o( Dallas, Texas (DHA) will receive bids (or the Inlerior Renovation ol the and Washington lawmakers have tried to of these types of terroristic acts." appearance of incompetence (if you will) OkJ DHA Office Complex at CetJar Springs Place Tex 9- on the part of the U.S. government. And 12. until 3;00 P.M., on Thursday. Seplember 5,1996, at use every media opportunity available to Listening to this is enough to cause DHA's Central Office, Development and Planning promote themselves as being "tough on any American citizen to have some sleep­ yet when you step back and objectively Departnenl. 3939 N. Hampton Rd, Suite 350, Dallas, Texas 75212, at which time and place all bids will be terrorism." less nights and well-deserved anger look at it, the U.S. has an extraordinary publicly opened and read aloud. A Pre-Bid Conlerence And they should be. But through the towards terrorists, especially foreign capability to fend off terrorists and crim­ shall be held at 3:00 p.m.. MorxJay, August 26.1906 at Cedar Springs Admin. BIdg. Bid documents, including eyes of (at least) well-informed Ameri­ ones. However, according to the U.S. inals." Plans and Specifications, may be acquired at DKA's cans, the whole scene has taken on the State Department's report entitled Pat­ Cenlral Office, Develof»nent and Planning Oepariment, Other experts say that if the number 3939 N. Hampton Rd., Suite 350, Dallas, Texas 75212. nature of a game. A game that is long on terns ofClohal Teirorism, acts of terrorism of terrorist acts are going down, there is A S50.00 Non-reiundable fee is required For each set of - political opportunism and short on hard aimed at U.S. interest abroad increased another statistic that's going up. It's the documents. from 66 in 1994 to 99 in 1995, but over the evidence. Cose in point. In Atlanta a secu­ number of bombs used by American's Re-roonng of the Old DHA Otfice Complex rity guard has been under tense investi­ past decade terrorist attacks against the The Housing Aulhority ot ttie City of Dallas, Texas adolescents. According to the FBI and the (DHA) will receive bids lor the Re-roofing ol the Old gation by FBI officials as a prime suspect U.S. abroad have actually gone down. Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms DHA Office Complex al Cedar Springs Place Tex 9-12, in the Olympic Village terrorist bombing Freeh knew this and failed to disclose it to until 2:30 P.M.. on Thursday, September 5, 1996, at (ATF), bombings in the U.S. almost DHA's Central Office,' Development and Planning that caused the death of two people and the panel. Recent FBI reports show that tripled, from more than 1,100 in 1986 to Department, 3939 N. Hampton Rd., Suite 350, DaHas, injured 111. U is widely known that this domestic terrorism has also dropped Texas 75212. at which time and place all bids will be more than 3,100 in 1994. In 1994 alone" publicly opef>ed and read aloud. A Pre-Bid Conference incident became a media circus, primari­ sharply during the past decade. bombings caused almost $8 million shall be held at 2:30 'p.m., Monday. August 26,1996 al ly because most thought (and hoped) that Cedar Spring Admm. Bkjg. Bid documents, including So disturbing was Freeh's testimony worth of damage, killed 31 people and Plans and Specifications, may be acquired at DHA's it was the work of "international terror­ that former State Department counter- injured more than 300. Richard Rollins, Cenlral Office, Development and Planning Deparlment, ist." Of course immigrants are always 3939 N. Hampton Rd.. Suile 350, Dallas, Texas 75212. terrorism expert Larry Johnson said he the ATF's Deputy Associate Director, says A $25.00 hton-re fund able lee is required for each set of safe targets for politicians and media was troubled by Louis Freeh's broad small devices made out of common male- documents. moguls in an election year. After all for­ statement that the U.S. is a major new tar­ rials — the pipe bomb used in the Cen­ Refinlshing of Building Exteriors eigners can't vote and their viewing get for terrorism "and more attacks. "The tennial Park bombing was such a device at the Old DHA Office Complex '- numbers arc dismissable. On the other The Housir>g Aulhority of the City of Dallas, Texas United States has always been a target for — are hurting people the most. "Kids in (DHA) will receive bids lor Ihe Refinishing o Building hand, American "Bubbas" do vote and terrorism, but I think the question that . their neighborhoods arc definitely exper- Exteriors al *ie Old DHA Office Complex at Cedar they won't hesitate to use that vote .Springs Place Tex 9-12, until 2:00 P.M., on Thursday. ought to be asked is," What does he mean i imenling with these types of devices. Seplember 5, 1996, at DHA's Cenlral Office, against anyone who they feel threatens by more?" Johnson points to the fact that • Especially with ones that can be con­ Development and Planning Department, 3939 N. their gun-owning or bomb-making Hampton Rd., SuHa 350, Dallas, Texas 75212, at which domestic terrorist acts are way down. structed with smokeless powder and time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read rights. And make no niistake about it, the According to the FBI, in 1992 there were black powder. Those type of devices are aloud. A Pre-Bid Conference shall be field at 2:00 p.m.. bombing in Atlanta, just as the one in Monday, August 26, 1996 at Cedar Springs Admin. 52 acts of terrorism, mostly linked to the easily made and kids do experiment. BIdg. Bid documents, including Plans and Oklahoma City, was the work of Bubba FLN, a Puerto Rican separatist group. In ' That would probably be the most com- Specifications, may be acquired at DHA's Central terrorists. But political leaders continue Office, Development af>d Planning Department, 3939 N. contrast there were zero terrorist acts in . mon type of device and definitely present Hampton Rd„ Suite 350. Dallas. Texas 75212. A $25.00 to focus their attentions on "suspected '94 and only two in '95. Both of those more of a real danger to the populace Non-refundable fee is required for each set of documents. foreign terrorists and states." The were high profile cases: The Arizona train than a terrorist device." fact is, Bubba terrorist account for nearly derailment and the bombing of the fed­ • Tna DHA resen/es the right lo reject any or all bids 72 percent of terroristic incidents that eral building in Oklahoma City. The Rollins is not sure why there is such or to waive any informalities in the bidding, occur on American soil. While recently ^^^^ The Housing Authority of ttw Oklahoma City bombing had the largest an upsurge in bomb use. But he said the ^^0^\ ^"y °' Dallas. Texas will not hstening to a radio news segment about loss of life from a domestic terroristic act information on how to make bombs is as I ^ f* I discnminate on the basis of home-grown terrorists, I was shocked (^ in the histoiy of the U.S. But Johnson said 1^1 ^^1 'ace. color, national origin, easily available as the materials used to DALLAS ffiliflKWl sex, handicap, EOUJU. MOU&iNC build them. Bombs, he said, have become MxmM AUTHORITY tamiliat Gislut. or age. OPfOHIUHirT [ ™t7CTtv-.c»jri?KPfT.TORr/f^Pms of^a?E>5o t^^qtfttTTifer, fgR:^ wm ©. ] time, I know in his heart he meant well. cont'd from page 3 with Louis Farraklian?" by Rev. Wm. Guest Thank you for giving me the opportuni­ Dwighl McKissic, pastor of Cornerstone Columnist ty to work for MON. LETTERS... Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas. My stint with MON was not without I take issue with the statement that Manaqua Rockmore conflict. Sometimes people don't realize But what I need desperately are your "Christian solidarity must take preemi­ photo b[f Derrick Waiters that though we interns may be young, we words of wisdom and ad\ice. About six nence over racial solidarity." It epito­ can still do adult jobs and should be months ago, I found out that the city of mizes the main problem plaguing black treated like adults. At one point I thought Fort Worth has spent over $1 million and people cvcrj'where — disunity. .- My summer about quitting because, during a particu­ they are not doing anything to help Africans were not brought to Amer­ lar incident, I felt I was treated very minorities or our neighborhoods. ica and made slaves because of their reli­ unfairly. But two very wise people con­ There is a person fighting for us and atmON vinced me that I should stay. It took a lot gion. Nor .have black people been no matter what the other white people oppressed and discriminated against in for me to stay, but they made me realize I have said to her, no matter how ihcy have By Manaqua Rockmore had come this far and, after all, I only had this country, orelsewhere, because of our chewed hereout, she has been unstop­ faith in Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, a week left. By staying I also proved my pable in her fight. This summer, following my fresh­ adulthood; everything isn't always going Hinduism, or any other religion. On the man year at Southern University, I had But I am hurting and embarrassed contrary, we suffer for one reason only, to go my way, even if I am right. because the people who should stand up the privilege to work as a summer intern Whenever the situation began to that is because we are black people. Our for minorities and fight for our right to for the Minorih/ Opporturiili/ Nezvs. burden me, I would just remember the response, therefore, to conditions of In the beginning I just typed in other saying "This Too Shall Pass," and decid­ own a home are not doing it. oppression and discrimination, to be people's stories. Then I received an ed that this would only make me What can be done to wake up the effective, must include as many black assignment to write about a car dealer­ stronger. Also, during this situation, I black people and other minorities (Mexi­ people as possible. can/Spanish) of Fori Worth? What can I ship It wasn't much, but I still received made a promise to myself: I will never let The beauty of Minister Farraklian is my byline. But I soon realized that this do to show them how the city is ripping anyone intimidate me. Even if they tried, that he is working to achieve a unified was not why I came to this newspaper, to them off and refusing to fix up their Iwill never express my frustrations, response while recognizing that black basically act as a seaetary. I knew in the neighborhoods, even though the govern­ anger, or hurt in front of them. And I will people are not a homogeneous group in beginning that because of my lack of ment is giving the city of Fort Worth the not get mad because a person can only thought and behavior. Obviously, he is a experience, I could not do much. But I money to do so? Please tell me what can make me mad if I let them. Sometimes I Muslim, but he docs not make accep­ knew I could be doing a lot more than be done. think that in the work pLice a simple "I'm tance of this religious beHcf a prerequi­ thisi I wanted to get out and network sorry" from the heart is all you need. But I and this white bdy are fighting lo with people, and write, and type in my site lo unified action. To do so would I've learned that people just can't say get rights for minorities but we are get­ mean that black people would be forever own stories. So instead of waiting on sto­ those two little words. ting discouraged. We are beginning to ries to be assigned to me, I begin to net­ mired in the mud of disunity. Conse­ All in all I had a pretty awesome think that the minorities just don't care quently, the historical Million Man March work with people I knew and found my summer working at MON. I had the anymore or they think they are wasting own subjects to write about. And what provided a platform on which black peo­ opportunity to interview my first celebri­ their time, but they are not. What can we ple could stand together under the ban­ was so wonderful about this was that ty (Tevin Campbell) and; most of all, I do? ner of their respective ideology, philoso­ when I presented stories ideas to my edi­ accomplished my goal for this summer. I I thought of inviting all of the edi­ tor, Mr. (Chris) Pryer, he let me cover phy, and theology. also learned how to network with people tors-in-chief to a luncheon and asking for them. As long as I explained to him why and establish new contacts. And I thank Minister Farraklian has forged to the I wanted to cover the story and how it their help by printing the truth. What do my Minority Opportunity Family for you think I should do? We need help! front of black leadership because of his would benefit the paper, everything was that. extraordinary skills to unify the black okay with him. I will be waiting for your words of MON wisdom and your advice on this prob­ masses. In his speech at the MiUion Man With Mr. Pryer, the more interest I lem. March, he warned us not to succumb to showed, the more stories he let me cover. Mniiaqiia Rockmorf is a giailuate of Carta- Ht^h School and will be a sophomore at Cedar Valley CommiuiHy the divide and conquer tactics of the I thank Mr. Pryer for being so patient and College, majoring in jonriinlistii. Joan CroumoveTf WiUie Lynch syndrome. We were black understanding. If I ever had any ques­ President before we were religious; therefore, there tions, he answered them, and even when is no doubt that racial solidarity must I didn't have questions or anything to INVITATION FOR BIDS Soitthside Urban Dt'veJopwent Fort Worth supersede religious conversion. The say, he always talked about things to Conslructlon of a New 76-Unit Townhome Complex question confronting black people is how broaden my knowledge. Something I The Housing Aulhonty ot the Crty of Dallaj. Texas (DHA) will receive bids tor the Conslmaioo oi a New 75-Unil can their particular faith be used lo facil­ admire him for is the way he always tried Townhome Complex m North Dallas, Frankford and March Site, until 10:00 A.M., on Monday, Septemtjer 16. itate unification, to go back over my stories with me after 1996 a13939 N. Hampton Road, Suite 350, Dallas, Texas On Black Unity he would edit them to explain to me what 75212, al which lime ar>d place all bids win be publi*:^ I did wrong and why he made the cor­ opened and read aloud. A Pre-Bid conference has been I would like to respond to an article Hnssnti Oniowale scheduled (orTuesday, Septembers, 1996 at2:00 P.M., that appeared in the July, 1996 edition of rections he made. al the DHA's Central Office. 3039 N. Hampton Rd., Board s/n (Cnirjoinison) Room - 3rd Floor, Dallas, Texas 75212. Bid documents, the Minority Opportunity News (Vol. 5, No. NO.M35-496 Mr. Pryer also introduced me to ihe including Plans arKi Specificatior^, may be acquired at DHA's Ceniral Office. 3939 N. Hampton Rd.. Surto 3S0. 7) entitled, "Should Christians March Allen Correction Institution all sports radio talk show, "The Ticket" Dallas, Texas 75212. A $150.00 Non-fefundable lee is because I'm a big sports fan like he is. The required for each set of plans and speci^cations. P.O. Box 4501 one most important thing about my Lima, OH 45S02 Minl-Modemlzallon at Estell Village Apartments experience with MON is the way Mr. The Housing Authority o1 the city ol Dallas. Texas (DHA) Pryer would always tell me "good job." will receive bids lor the Minl-Modemizabon at EsleB ^ COr;iPLETE THREE CHAIR Village Aparlmonls Tex 9-43, until 2:00 P.M.. on Monday, Since I am just starting out in this field, September 16, 199S, at DHA's Central Office. Development and planning Department, 3939 N. ^^^ BARBERSHOP < n just those two hllle words go a long way. Hampton Rd., Suite 350. Dallas, Texas 75212, al wtwch Resumes Word Processing I also enjoyed working with my time and place all bids will be pubTtcfy opened and read Student Papcn Dau Entry aloud. A Pre-bid Conference shall be held at 10:00 A.M., V FOR LEASE female co-workers, who were a blast; Ms. on Tuesday, September 3,1996 at ESJBH Village's Office Stephanie (Scott), with her bubbling per- BIdg. Bid documents, including Plans and Specificatior^ - Good South Dallas Location sonaUty; Ms. Jerri (Rowe), who laughs at may tie acquired at DHA's Central Office. Development and Planning Department. 3939 N. Hampton Rd-, Suile - Established Barber Shop for over everything; Ms. Linda (Whitehead), who 350. Dallas,Texas 75212. A$150.00 Non-refundable lea is required lor each set of documents. gives the best advice in the world; and 20 YEARS ! m^. Ms. (Cheryl) Williams, who was very The DHA resen/es the right to reject any or all btds or to waive any informalilies in ihe bidding. -Old Traditional Barber Shop look D & L EXECUTIVE SERVICES quiet but said all she had to in her articles. ^^^^^ The Housing Aulhwrty of - Reasonable rent Thank you, ladies. ^r0^^^ 'he City of Dallas, Texas r MM ^m I ' will not discriminaia on And last but not least, there was the I II I the basis ol race, co'cr, Dawn JM'don-Wells Phonc/F«; t^^J L^MI national origin, religious. Metro (817) 589-9959 publisher, Mr. . (Thurman) Jones. DALLAS sex. har)dicap,tamillal EQUJU. HOUSING LanyLWcUs OPPOFITUNITY CALL (214) 278-6236 Although we didn't see eye to eye all the HOUSING AiKMOfimr status or aga. 1. n mrniPri^.gV^^T^T^i^nTifei^itnvP-, c (iirgEiSc ^Pr^tt^jTTi^, r{?m rakhan was a passionate, intense man the NADJ Convention after they ceased discussing issues that evoke passion in searcliing everyone? those who have an interest. •Did you ever wish that they had Was there any truth in his comments searched folk when in New York at the Get those PROFITS when he said, "There is no free press if. Audubon Ballroom in 1963? you are afraid to lose your job, A free • Do you have a clue? press is not a controlled press. Fear, when MON it grips a human being, makes you less Contact MON's Advertising Cluieless in Cheryl Smith is tJiehost of Reporters' Roiindlable on than what God wants you to be. White Supastatioii Soul 73. Tune in on Siitidat/ moniin^ al people rule us with fear." - 8:00, inimciilalelt/foUowingMiiiistei-Louis FanaiJutn's 214-606-7351 When he talked about those journal­ addi-ess. . ists who won't stand up in their news­ rooms and fight for their stories even with NAB J though they know they are right, was he wrong? When he encouraged Black jour­ KIVERSIDE NASHVILLE — I don't know why I nalists to slop being so afraid of losing NATIONAL BANK expected anything different, but I did. their jobs that they misinform their peo­ Banking Hours: Yes, tliis was another annual convention ple or allow propaganda to rule, was he of the National Association of Black Jour­ wrong? Well, the debate continues; I just Grand Prairie Bank nalists, and yes, I was looking forward to urge journalists to do the right thing. Monday - Thursday 9:00 a,m, • 4:00 p.m. attending, and yes, things were pretty As I sat in the same room a day later, Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. , much the same. And this is neither nega­ I watched a video presentation about Ida Arlington Bank tive nor positive. It is the way it was. B, Wells Barnctt, that premiere journalist Folks were abuzz about the impend­ Monday - Friday 7;30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. who has inspired me for decades. Hope­ Saturday 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m. ing visit of Nation of Islam Leader, Min­ fully the video presentation touched ister Louis Farraklian. There were those other journalists, if Minister Farrakhan's Lobby eager to hear him ..•-,• • speech didn't. Yes, it Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. speak and on the other r- ••y'. • may be uncomfort­ Friday 10.00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. hand, there were those able to stand alone, who were totally close- but I'd rather stand minded about tlus man :|25Q5;North]HighW^^^ 1889 Brown Blvd. alone for what is right they had never met. t=i Arlington, Texas 76006 then stand together i Srand PrdineiiTexas':75650 \ LENDER Could these be Metro (817) 640-4710 with a bunch of fools iSMetro:;(817)':6#-^ journalists who were who don't have a refusing to see and clue! hear for themselves? Would there be no A local anchor attempt whatsoever to .-^ woman, in introduc­ be objective, to have an ing a minister who \ open mind, to form an would give the invo­ opinion after the pre­ cation at a program sentation? Sad to say, not for some! the day following Minister Farrakhan's SEPTEMBER SPECIALS Of course this engagement could not address, introduced the man by saying move forward without a little controver­ that he was kinder and gentler. Did sis- $499 Down + TT&L sy. While there were hundreds of NABJ tcrgirl not realize that we are not in the members who did not mind being midst of kinder and gentler limes and searched, there were those who just went that as soon as they switch her time slot elsewhere, or those who demanded to or move her off the anchor desk, she '93 Maxima Low Miles Leather enter but were adamant that they not be won't be needing a kinder or gentler any­ searched. thing? '93 Bonneville SSE Red Moonroof m Now mind you, there is also the dia­ Did or does she have a clue? Or did '94 Mustang Automatic Full Power logue floating around, whether in the that snipe at Minister Farrakhan gain her local papers or from those bosses who ."brownie" points and a possible exten­ '94 Altima Low Miles had no problem expressing their disdain sion on her contract? for Minister Farrakhan. One local colum­ Now this is by no means an attempt '94 Eclipse Fire Engine Red nist chided NABJers, saying we wouldn't to blast someone with a different view­ '95 Grand AM V6 Hard Loaded ask Minister Farrakhan the hard or tough point. I just don't understand why we questions. feel it necessaiy to go along to gel along, '95 LeBaron Convertible V6 Low Miles Could it be that we already know the or even to comment. In fact, how many answers and so therefore refuse to play white folks have you heard denouncing Many more to choose from their cliildish and condescending games? Newt Gingrich or Phil Gramm? Everyone is entitled to their own opin­ It's time to gel a grip!! And while ion. But if you haven't done your home­ you're getting that grip, answer these work and you're Hslening to and espous­ four questions: ing the viewpoints of others, then how •If you had to submit to a body search Call Me Personally - Don Roberts valid is your opinion? before meeting with or interviewing On the newscast that night. Minister President Clinton, Queen Elizabeth or Farrakhan's speech was referred to as the Pope, what would you do? (214)392-1020 ^•>ii angry. In fact, he was referred to as angry. •Knowing how certain folk feel about Now, I know an angry Black man when I Minister Farrakhan, how would you '1 CAN GET THE JOB DONE^^ see one. What I saw in Minister Far- have felt if he had been assassinated at C UMfrrvrtfV/C.ra^RrtyrnniV/RPKE) c |-5?r-F> ri o P^n^ftsrrriVrsT^ ?gt^ [ BUT ] HUD handed over such lucrative pieces ager John Ware and President of Paul of real estate as it had to the Dean Learn­ Quinn College Dr. Lee Monroe—not to Wheatland Terrace: The ing Center. mention the full support of the people actually living in Wheatland Terrace. , ultimate dollar house HUD, for its part, has two ways of "Unfortunately," Haynes said, "we liquidating its properties. The agency •. did not receive the support of the con- The Rev. Frederick Haynes and his FWEC will auction off low-income housing gressperson for tliis area, Eddie Bemice complexes to the highest bidder, some­ Johnson." ... • threaten legal action to acquire property they times requiring that the buyer maintain a certain percentage of low income units or think should rightfully he theirs HUD may simply freeze an existing rent By Allen R. Gray Department in Fort Worth, and James H. agreement for a nu mber of years. Or, as in Ifttie game cootinues to be played the case with Wheatland Terrace, HUD Peterson, dated early in August, transfers low income housing complex­ s hot as it was at 11:00 a.m. in Dal­ informed Haynes that Wheatland Terrace tlieuiay it is being played noui... it es to dties, some other public body, or to las on Tuesday, August 20th, one had been awarded to the Dean Learning nonprofit agencies like FWEC, usually loill forever marh this coyntry, and Awould have expected to see signs Center, whose bid had been in competi­ accompanied by a grant to rehabilitate of the heat across the forehead of the Rev, tion with Haynes' FWEC— for the grand the property. In this method of disposal, HOD, as hypocritical oihen it tallis Frederick Haynes as he stepped out of his sum of $1. HOD has the authority to make public a car to join 60 or more supporters from Haynes, a man who is not without "request for proposal" by which organi­ aboot self-determination, the devel­ Friendship West Baptist Church, where some power of his own in the city of Dal­ zations submit their bids for the proper- Haynes is senior pastor, to do what one las, wasn't quick to say why he and Sims man called the "Lord's work." had gathered supporters, the media opment of our community." Instead, Haynes appeared as cool as (although the impact was down-played However, in many cases, HUD has a aicumber. Not a bead of sweat was vis­ in "the paper"), a handful of police and a awarded properties to a nonprofit orga­ •REV.FrEtlericIiflaDfiES ible on either Haynes or his attorney,' nervous quartet of apartment security nization without the bidding process. Robert L. Sims. Haynes' expression went guards. He only said that he had to get Apparently that's wliat happened a few from a Sunday morning smile one his people ready. years ago when the Christ for the Nations minute to a deep, grim frown the next. Haynes then took a position off Institute was given the Fawn Ridge Regardless of the endorsement, or . The Friendship West Empowerment Cor­ "their property" on the sidewalk and. Apartments in Oak Cliff. lack of it, Haynes said FWEC's main con­ poration (FWEC), a nonprofit organiza­ cern was that "HUD would not change tion of which Haynes is chairman (and the rules in the middle of the game." for all practical purposes is Friendship Robert Laquey, a FIUD official, said West), after 18 months of long, hard work that since the time that the Fawn Ridge had just had one of the sweetest dollar Apartments were awarded a few years house deals in Texas shp through their ago the rules had, in fact, changed. This fingers. was back in March 1995, beforeWheat- The dark suits Haynes and Sims land Terrace even became available. . were wearing was a signal to the astute The agency proposed multifamily that they were there strictly for business. housing reforms to the entire Property -And even though they may have been Disposition program and they were there for the "Lord's work", they were signed into law in April 1994. HUD determined that U.S. Congresswoman claims that these reforms have already Eddie Bernice Johnson would have hell reduced potential property disposition to pay for what they labeled her betrayal costs by several hundred million dollars. and hypocrisy. When it came time for the What HUD was looking for in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban awarding Wheatland Terrace, Laquey Development to award ownership of the said, was "experience." Wheatland Terrace Apartments in Oak William B. Dean Jr., president of Cliff, Johnson's recommendation went to Dean Learning Center, said that DLC has the Dean Learning Center, a group whose been in the area, and had showed an board of directors is comprised of interest in Wheatland Terrace, since 1969 wealthy, white men instead of Haynes' Tho Rev. Frederick Haynes (left) chairnfian of the Friendship West Empower­ when their Soulhport Development and group. Haynes was alleging that it was ment Corporation, and attorney Robert Sims discuss the awarding of the Trust purchased land near Wheatland because of the letter Johnson had sub­ Wheatland Terrace Apts. and Community Learning Center to the Dean Learn­ Terrace for the Southport 11 Apartments. mitted to HUD that had helped them ing Center by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development. Records show that DLC was origi­ reach their decision. It had to be, he sur­ nally incorporated in February 1945, but mises. After all, he had the support of with the Communis Learning Center as FWEC figured if HUD could do it for its articles of incorporation were restated every other Black politician from County a backdrop, gathered his people behind Christ for the Nations, then why not for and filed again in September 1995, indi­ Commissioner to city dogcatcher. and around him. It was a position that Friendship West? cating its revamped purpose foaiscd on The Wheatland Terrace Apartments forced the media to set up squarely in the Haynes said that his organization assisting children with language and and Community Learning Center, locat­ line of oncoming traffic, but Haynes became aware of the liquidation of learning disorders. This restatement, ed just off the 1-20 and 1-35 intersection, is without cracking a smile, assured them Wheatland Terrace a little over a year coincidentally, was right when the focus a 300 unit apartment complex with a by saying, "You can handle it." ago, and they approached HUD officials of HUD changed. state-of-the-arl computer facility He began by speculating whether expressing their deep interest in being • Dean says DLC has been one of the installed by HUD to provide technologi­ HUD had changed the rules of submit­ awarded Wheatland Terrace without a city's leading innovators in the way of cal training. The worth of the property is ting proposals for property bids as soon request for proposal (as the Christ for the educational technology. Dean feels that estimated at over $4 million dollars, not as a community-based, African Ameri­ Nations Institute had done with Fawn his organization strongest point is its to mention the rent income. can, grass-roots, nonprofit organization Ridge). FWEC quickly garnered the educational experience and long-term Letters from HUD's"E. Ross Burton, entered the game. Characterizing HUD strong support and endorsements of City commitment to children with learning director of HUD's Multifamily Housing as "stewards of the American Dream," Councilman Al Lipscomb, Stale Senator disorders, especially since September of Haynes wondered out loud how often Royce West, Mayor Ron Kirk, City Man- 1995, when Secretary of Housing and C mir7tqrjPreW[?i?ymrrTtKvffB?g» c (rmrcri i: :^s^sMjsm 1 1 Urban Development Henry Cisneros them millionaires, who do not reside in not understand why Johnson would side Haynes dated July 30,1996 — Haynes spurred the advancement of technologi­ Oak Cliff and who, in fact, reside as far with people living and opeirating outside had sent her a letter accusing her of cal and educational training as a way of away as North Dallas and Lewlsville." the 30th District? ' . hypocrisy •—Johnson wrote that Haynes improving the status of the surrounding Haynes surmises that in no way can "Sadly, her support went to Anglo, assumptions of her "are simply untrue. community. a group of men such as these carry a true rich persons hving out north, who have The [organizations that submitted the] Rev. Haynes' nonprofit organization. concern for the people of Oak Cliff. And no ties—limited ties I should say—with two proposals that I have supported ... Friendship West Empowerment Corpo­ if they did care, they couldn't possibly this community," Haynes charged. "That have worked with my office every step ration, is a Texas 501(c)(3) corporation care for them as much as FWEC, which is perpetuates 'Planta­ along the way..Wouldn't it seem rather founded June 1, tion Politics,' irresponsible of me to drop my support 1994, with the pur­ for them to give your proposal support pose of developing when I was contacted by you just a housing, investment, % month ago?" job training, enlre- -r;/ Johnson maintains that FWEC was preneurial training, our destiny in our not "victimized" by her office, as they and small business community." He have claimed, and insists that she is "up front and truthful." consultation. It J said that DLC is Johnson is still a hypocrite if you ask claims to be the only i another example of Haynes, and if he and his congregation grass-roots, nonprof­ "absentee land­ it organization in have their way she'll have a hard time lords" in the being re-elected. Oak Chff that is African American founded for this pur­ Even though Haynes believes that community. Johnson's support "weighed heavily" in pose and operated "Our congress-, by African Ameri­ HUD's decision, Laquey said Johnson's woman has let us cans. Their proposal, l\ ^ j^ support had no affect on their decisions down and she has they slate, "included ([^i.^*^- because HUD is not allowed to base their numerous programs '--•?.-' disappointed us decision on outside influences.. . which would have and we are con­ During the press conference, Haynes benefited the resi­ cerned about that," threatened legal action if FWEC did not dents and the com lamented Haynes, receive an adequate response by tomor­ munity overall. further alleging row. B t aft 1 S"PP°''*®''s of *^® Friendship West Empowerment Corporation gather just that Johnson has Haynes' attorney, Robert Sims, said, meeUngwithERoss before the press conference. connections to cer- ''We are currently studying some of the , , . tain board , mem­ legal issues in determining how we can Burton, Burton still bers of DLC who have great influence gel information from HUD. We are also that found FWEC did not meet HUD's located in the community, does. over her office and the decisions she- studying how to stop the transfer of sale management requirements, and he sug­ Dean Learning Center's present (and makes. , ' • : to the Dean Learning Center." gested that they join with an experienced past) board members include such Congresswoman Johnson was not Said Haynes, "If the game continues contractor. notable Dallasites as William B. Dean, Jr.*, available for comment. However, in a let­ to be played the way it is being played And they promptly did just that. In David Dean, Nathan Maier, John Cran- ter to Haynes dated July 9,1996, Johnson now — and sadly HUD is a reflection of order to subdue questions concerning fill, Selma Campbell, Dr. Stephen Cobb, informed him that her support was going the mindset of the entire nation — it will their lack of experience, FWEC aligned Harmon Schepps, Richard Strauss, to his competitors (Dean Learning Cen­ forever mark this country, and HUD, as itselfwith a team of expert technical advi­ Michael Dodge and Karl Zavitkovski. ter) who "approached me about a month hypocritical when it talks about self- sors, properly management and con­ William Dean said that Rev. Haynes' or so ago..." She did, however, address determination, the development of our struction companies, bankers, attorneys, charges against DLC "are the result of a another letter to HUD supporting yet community. The sad thing is it continues and a national non-profit organization lack of knowledge." Dean, 50, said he is another group. Cornerstone/Enterprise to hold us back." with "extensive" HUD experience. the third generation of Dean to head Foundation (which is not headed by . "The beauty of it is, we are not going In a telephone conversation with DLC, which began 50 years ago as an Anglos). • _ to take it any more." Laquey, FWEC learned that its proposal orphanage. Then, ironically, in a second letter to MONT was denied on three points: (1) experi­ Dean defends the DLC's board by ence in ownership/management; (2) saying that they "are all outstanding peo­ experience in rehabiUtaling properties; ple" who are also members of several r ~\ and, (3) amount of management experi­ other Oak Cliff boards which have led to ence with assets in excess of Si million. reduction in crinie in the area. HUD gave FWEC zeros on all three "We (DLC) are doing some pioneer-. SEAGOVILLE points, opting to judge FWEC's proposal ing in the community," says Dean, who on the basis of its appraisal by HUD grew up in Oak Cliff and graduated from STATEBANK financial experts alone. According to Sunset High School. Dean said it's true FWEC, this action contradicts the way he doesn't live in Oak Cliff now, bu t "My FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE HUD has awarded properties in tlie past. head and heart are there." Given all their preparation and the Dean said that a new board will be AND fact that they were still denied—in the selected to nm the new learning center TO BETTER SERVE YOU ; face of pohticians like Johnson calling for located at Wheatland Terrace. Spots for We have extended our Banking Hours self-empowerment^FWEC is left ques­ African Americans and other communi­ tioning the fairness of the system.. ty leaders will be available on that board, NOW OPEN TUESDAY EVENINGS Haynes quotes congresswoman he says. NEW HOURS: TUESDAYS ONLY Johnson as saying that she was support­ Haynes is convinced that DLC's ing an organization that was "communi­ motivation for moving from working FULL LOBBY SERVICES 9:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M. ty-based" and "non-profit." However, withclxildren with learning disabilities to DRIVE-IN 8:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M. Haynes revealed that upon investigation attempting to mange a 300 unit apart­ MAIN OFFICE BUCKNER BANKING CENTER , _ , FWEC discovered that the board of direc­ ment complex is net profit (acquiring Member tors of Dean Learning Center is com­ over S6 million in property for a buck, 601 N. HWY 175 O 3637 N. BUCKNEH BLVD. tz:;^ I ^UIVFDIC^ (214) 287-2030 (214) 328-2736 ' LENDER] prised of seven Anglo men, many of plus future income from rent) but he docs E TmrrtraT^^f-irpwrftrffliy/Rfmn^ o ffifnrtn (TJ O ^^{-sTmrMt^r, fPTJIJ^ attend white houses. The owners of black forces and entertained troops in the Unit­ theatres then began to book more black ed States and abroad. films to give them the edge in the com­ Out of the more than 370 black-cast petition. In addition, white theatres films independently produced between Part 1 began running occasional special show­ 1915 and 1950, approximately ten per ings of black films.' These "midnight cent were produced by one black man— By Russell D. Shockley, B.S.Ed. Between 1910 and 1950, over 150 shows" were very popular in the south Oscar Micheaux. independent film companies were orga­ during the late 1930s and 1940s. MON (77115 is the first of three installments chroni­nized specifically to produce black-cast World War 11 seriously curtailed the cling the underpublicized contributions of films to show in the segregated theatres Russell D. ShocUci/ is the director of Ethnic Notes. For production of black fihns because of the lecture iiiformalioii, call or zvritir Ethnic Notes, c/o blacks in film.) of the south and the de facto segregated scarcity of film,technician s and perform­ MON. theatres of the north. Of the total number ers, many of whom scr\'ed in the armed Blacks have participated in Ameri­ of companies that were organized, can films since the beginning of the approximately 34 percent were owned industry in about 1888, shortly after the and operated by blacks. invention of the first motion picture cam­ The rapid growth of the black film era by Thomas A. Edison. • industry in the early 1920s There is no question that dur- pT", f was probably a result of the ing the last ninety years, acceptance of these films by motion pictures have had black audiences and the rapid more impact on the public construction of theatres in than any other entertainment southern and northern cities medium. Although movies 1 l)^ that had large black popula- WHITE HILL SIMS & WIGGINS, L. L. P. did not invent the American ' tions. By 1921 there were (Attorneys and Counselors at Law) black as a stereotype for stu­ more than 300 theatres in the pidity, submissiveness, irre­ United Stales catering pri­ sponsibility, laziness, and marily to blacks. Black news­ is pleased to announce, as of July 1,1996, cowardice, they have con­ papers also vigorously urged the relocation of its offices to tributed mightily to reinforc­ blacks to support these films ing and enhancing this and were enthusiastic about 2300 Hanvood Center stereotype all over the world. George P. Johnson the rapid growth of the indus­ Throughout the 1900s, (circa 1918), general try. 1999 Bryan Street booking manager for 20s, 30s, and 40s, blacks the Lincoln Motion However, there were Dallas, Texas 75201 protested, the negative PIctor Co. and the two factors that contributed to (214)954-1700 screen images presented by first black clerk the decline of the industry: the (214) 954-1710 Facsimile the major film studios. These employed by the the uncertain methods used to protests were led by civil ^JJ}^^^ (Neb.) post finance early companies and •r '•^Wli-M! « rights organizations, black °"^^°' because with few exceptions, L„ performers and, most of all, by the black theatres catering to whiles refused to newspapers. Some of the protesters book black-cast films. Early organizers' urged that blacks boycott movies alto­ lack of original invested capital resulted gether, and thereby impose economic in almost total dependence upon outside pressure on the Hollywood movie pro­ capital for operating expenses. The limit­ ducers. Others urged that black actors ed distribution of the films produced for and actresses not accept the stereotypical theatres catering primarily to blacks, roles that were offered them. Some even forced the production companies to oper­ suggested that blacks organize their own ate on a small profit margin. Thus pro- independent film companies and pro- duction costs were kept to a minimum duce their own films. A number of indi­ and the quality of the films suffered as a viduals, both black and white, accepted consequence. The combination of a limit­ this latter challenge. ed market, unorganized methods of dis­ .. a Black participation in the motion pic­ tribution, and uncertain financial back­ ture production and distribution busi­ ing caused many of these companies to ness began in Chicago, Illinois when in fail after their first production. The high 1910, William Foster produced the first mortality rate among the first companies series of blackcast comedies. Later, Lin­ to jump into the business probably dis­ "^'11 make you coln Motion Picture Company was orga­ couraged others. In addition, some com­ nized in Los Angeles, California in 1916. panies were only stock promotion Lincoln's first production was a feature schemes, and produced no filmswhatso ­ feel at home. film Realization ^of a Negro's Ambition ever. Of the total number of companies whose theme centered around the black organized, only about 75 percent pro­ middle class. It was the first feature pic­ duced any films. ture produced in the United States that After falling to a low point during Let Guaranty provide you with the comfort featured blacks in dramatic nonstereo- the depression years, the production of and assurance you need in making the right typed roles. The financial success of Lin­ black-cast films had a resurgence after home buying decisions. coln's first film convinced others this the release of the film Dark Mahanltattan could be a profitable business. Soon after in 1937. It was produced by Ralph Coop­ Lincoln's first picture was shown in black er and George Randol. theatres in the easty the Unique Film One of the primary reasons for the Company and the Micheaux Film and increase in production of black films just SnCUARANTY. ^1 FEDERAL BANKfsa Book Company • were organized by before World War II was the opening of A Tetvpir-Mind rituncul Servka Ompny blacks in Chicago, and the era of black- balconies in southern theatres to black MEMBER t2l cast film production was launched. trade. This made it possible for blacks to FDIC Call 214-360-5139 [ f?:TteriTfegfera:^m^TV>m:%F> c (-gg^ ns) c ^^smmti^rwm- kf-M

MgiiiiltlliMfli ] Aaron v. Cooper^ 1958 Public School System. • At the same time the Virginia Slate Words for Tlhouaglbit The almost unbelieveable difficulties Legislature, in a special session, repealed encountered in enforcing the Brown deci­ the compulsory school attendance law. The Supreme Court case ofBrozvn v. Board of sion, in some parts of the country, are Schools for white children were then set revealed by the course of events that took up by a private foundation and financed Education brought an end to the U.S. Constitu­ place in Little Rock, Arkansas, where the by tuition grants and tax credits. Classes tion's so-called ''separate btit equal" statute. case of Aaron vs Cooper originated. , (for whites) were held in churches, With the support of the state legisla­ lodges, and other places. Russell P. Shockley, B.S.Ed. tant steps toward compliance with the ture of Arkansas, Governor Orval E. No schools were provided for the Court's order. But there was also great Fabus, a poUtical opportunist, under 1,700 black children of the county. These (Words for Thought is an occasional col­ resistance, particularly in the states of the severe pressure from extreme segrega­ children had virtually no schooling for umn dedicated to educating our rcaticrs aboutdee p South—Alabama, Georgia, tionists, ordered the Arkansas National four years. As a result, illiteracy among aspects of the liS. Coiistitution..-Ed,) Louisiana and Mississippi—^where the Guard to bar nine Black students from' blacli within the county soared from 3% ratio of blacks to all-white Central High School in to 23%. Volunteer teachers from outside Around the whiles was high­ Arkansas, This was done in defiance of a Ihe Virginia who conducted summer 1950's, the coun­ er than in the federal court order. President Dwight catch-up courses, discovered 10 year olds try's highest court South as a Eisenhower belatedly sent a thousand who had to start at the kindergarten leveL was beginning to "whole. There paratroopers into Little Rock, and feder­ The Black community continued to make it clear that had been some alized the National Guard thus removing fight for a desegregated public school the nation's long­ arrogant defi­ it from Governor Fabus' command. system. ^ , , . ,. . standing "sepa­ ance of the law The Griffin case was only one of four by public offi­ Cooper was one of the members of rate but equal" the Little Rock School Board who sought original state cases dealing with desegre­ principle could cials. This open gation that came before the United Slates defiance was to postpone the desegregation plan. no longer be Supreme Court in Brown vs Board of clearly demon­ Aaron was one of the nine black stu­ applied as it had strated in the dents seeking admission to the all-white Education. been and was cases of Coo;'e?i'. Central High School. Eight years later, in 1962, a federal currently being Aaron and Griffin district court held that Prince Edward practiced, within V. School Board of Special Note—AltItou<^Ji Piesiilatt Eheiihowcr County's Public Schools could not be a portion of the Prince Edward had nclcH swiftly to dcse^alc the public schools of kept closed to avoid desegregation. This country's educa­ County (seehox). the District ofCotwnbia and nutiti/of its oiillyiug decision was in turn, reversed by the tional system. coininiittitics, Eisettliouvr contiuiialli/ refused to Though the place the power of the Prcsrdcnci/ behind the Court of Appeals on a technicality. Thurgood Marshall, right, leaves Birmingham, It was Brown case did Broiim decision. Furthermore, at no time diiriitg The final decision ending Prince Alabama, courthouse with Authcrino Lucy, 1956. becoming more not directly Eisejdiouici's piesideucy did he publicly support or Edward County's efforts to fight deseg­ than obvious that overrule Plessy v. Ferguson (separate but et'cii state opcidy, his intention to supfxirt the law. regation was delivered on May 25,1964, segregated schools were not equal and equal, 1896), it made it crystal clear that ten years and eight days after the Brown could never be made so. Thus, these segregation in areas other than public Griffin vs Prince Edward Coujtty^decision . schools were being deprived of the right education could not be maintained. Virginia, Ptiblic School Board Griffin was one of the black children of equal justice under the law. Due to the Using the Brown case as precedent, the seeking admission to Prince Edward importance and political relevance of courts soon ended segregation in public Perhaps one of the most extreme and County Public schools. "separate but equal," the United States parks, theaters, court rooms, public tragic displays of opposition to intergra- MON Supreme Court prepared to hear the beaches, depots, buses and golf courses. tion was that of Prince Edward County, case oiBrown v. Board of Education (Tope- Moreover, the Brown case enabled Amer­ Virginia, located about sixty miles south­ ka, Kan.). ican blacks to fight for their freedom west of Richmond, VA. Of the 30,000 per­ Contact MON's Advertising Arguments, both pro and con, were through peaceful sit-ins, demonstrations sons living in the county, half were black. heard during the 1952 Supreme Court ses­ and exercise of their voting rights. The decision changed the behavior of large After a series of federal court decisions. 214-606-7351 sion and re-argument was heard in the Prince Edward County closed its entire 1953-54 session. It was within these two segments of the American public and argumentative sessions that the legal rep­ eventually compelled both Congress and resentatives of the N A ACP, which includ- the President to acknowledge the prob­ ed Thurgood Marshall and notable others, lems of more than twenty million blacks were able to obtain the monumental deci­ in American society—a monumental sion that "separate but equal" was really problem which had been too long unequal and wholly unconstitutional ignored. Prior to 1954, the movement toward free common schools in the South sup­ MON FREEDOM, FLEXIBILITY, FINANCIAL CONTROL ported by general taxation had not yet taken hold. Education of white children was largely in the hands of private Over 26 Million Americans are operating iheir own home based businesses groups. Education of blacks was almost Get those PROFITS non-existent, and a large percentage of YOUCANTOO!! the race remained semi-illiterate. -^Moving! After the 1954 Supreme Court deci­ Contact MON's Advertising You can receive a list of 25 types of successful Home Based Businesses sion, segregated public schooling was you can start for the very low cost of $14.95 including postage. quickly abandoned in four non-southern Rush your money order today to: states—Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexi­ co, and Kansas. Immediate action was taken to desegregate public schools in the 214-606-7351 District of Columbia and some commu­ 2183 Buckingham Rd. Suite 356 nities in the border states of Virginia, MON Richardson. Texas 75081-5499 • ' , , ' Missouri, Delaware, and Maryland. A Please allow 2 weeks for delivery. number of other stales also took impor- [ [?iT7CTK^<:.^?nECTn7inw(;B?is c imtrtD ',\n Q f-j^vsmm-r irmij I !S! Ill 3 camel's back. required by a federal mandate. "We sent them resumes from 400 The other violations involved the Comp USA: Color blind— African Americans and they didn't even company's inability to produce data to look at them," says Reagan. "This was support their hiring practices, and its fail­ or color conscious? unheard of to me, as if they want to be ure to conduct "impact ratio analysis" of sued." its hirees. That is, it didn' t show evidence Black employee association looks into hiring BSEAT immediately requested a meeting with heads of Comp USA to dis­ practices of computer retailer cuss compliance issues, specifically Exec­ utive Order 11-246, which slates the le sent tjiem resumes from yo By Diane Beall " At first, we simply sent these guys a guidelines for companies that are bound letter, requesting a business meeting. We by law to hire without regard to race, eth­ (Ifricanflmericans and they didn't onsidered the nation's leading didn't have any statistics but we knew nicity or gender. retailer of computer and comput­ they were federally contracting, and part "We were moving them closer to an even looh at tliem.Ihisiuas unheard Cer-related retail products, based- of'the requirement is that they are to area that we believed they would under­ based Comp USA has opened six stores engage in outreach for minorities — stand the seriousness of," says Reagan. oftQmB.asiftheyuianttohesued." in the Metroplex since its beginning in minority organizations, publications, "We asked for this meeting in luly of 1984, and now employs over 5,000 people interest groups, women, and on and on," 1995, bst year, but they still didn't care to •Darreafieap.cliainiiaii.BSFIT in the stale of Texas alone. says Reagan. "We wanted to lest that, and meet. Mind you, at the same time, the/d It is unlikely that Comp USA's share­ get some of the contracting companies' been conducting business meetings all holders have even heard of the Black responses. We had in previous years the time, and they have targeted business Stale Employees Association of Texas, a invited several companies, including with the federal government." of hiring procedures that reflected race nonprofit organization that fights for dvil Comp USA, out to job fairs that specifi­ Comp USA was displaying what and gender balance with the at-large rights and employment equality for cally targeted the African American com­ Reagan and BSEAT saw as "corporate population. African Americans in the state of Texas. munity." arrogance and discrimination" They The conciliation agreement was So when Darren Reagan, its founder and Reagan says BSEAT set up job fairs were receiving federal dollars to hire signed by Comp USA's vice president of chairman, filed a formal complaint in Southeast Oak Cliff. This area of Dallas minorities they weren't hiring. BSEAT, human resources, Mel McCall. McCall, against Comp USA last Friday, the com­ —bounded by Interstates 20 to the south, forwarded copies of their letters to the who was away in Orlando, Fla., last pany didn't even notice. • 45 to the east, 35 to the West, and the Trin­ Department of Labor and got an interest­ week, has not responded to repeated Nor had it noticed that for the past ity river to the north — has a larger con­ ing, and motivating, tidbit in return. The queries about the agreement. Carol year and a half, BSEAT has been nosing centration of Black residents than in DOL sent Reagan a copy of a conciliation Elstrom-Miller, the public relafions offi­ around the company's Equal Employ­ Houston. agreement that Comp USA had entered cer for Comp USA who was also in ment Opportunity office and discovering "We targeted Orlando, did call back, speaking for Ihe that Comp USA hardly fits the descrip­ Southeast Oak Cliff company's CEO and human resources tion of a company in compliance with because it is also the department. equal opportunity legislation. most under-uti­ n- "It is generally not our policy to dis­ Reagan soon realized that if ever lized, most under- cuss legally pending issues," said there was a time to make a formal com­ served; we call it a T^^y- (t Elstrom-Miller, adding that the compa­ plaint or file a lawsuit against Comp city because you ,J(>. ny's entire upper management was in USA, it was now. have 108,000 [peo­ ihik.Jb!^v*< t- Orlando for most of last week, "We > BSEAT had initiated a police action ple] and about nine­ r believe that we are in compliance." against Comp USA — an action that ty-five percent of EIstrom-Miller refused to comment could escalate into a full-scale war. them have a resi­ on the conciliation agreement and It started innocently enough, but in dence there." BSEAT's allegations. Bui it's no secret chronicling the turn of events to the pre­ Reagan says ^^ate HeadquaTeTs " that Comp USA agreed to report in May sent day, BSEAT could not have predict-^ that for almost six 1996 its progress covering periods ed it would be embroiled in a one-way years, they invited November 1,1995 to April 30,1996. A sec­ fight with one of the most popular tech­ companies that had ond report, covering the following six nology stores in the country. Now things federal obligations months (beginning May 1, 1996) is due are coming to a head, in the form of a for­ to hire Blacks to the Darren Reagan, founder and chairman of the Black State October 31 of this year. mal complaint/lawsuit, filed Friday, on job fairs; most of the Employees Association of Texas. The reports are confidential, pend­ behalf of BSEAT. companies didn't ing the DOL's analysis. Comp USA has If all goes well, says Reagan, Comp bother to respond, except to decline. But with the DOL in October of 1995, a year two months left before it's in the clear for USA will have more Black faces behind for some reason, Comp USA stuck out or so after the company's opening. The prior compliance violations. its information desks, management among the refusals. Officials from BSEAT agreement revealed that the company Reagan, in the meantime, is con­ departments, and corporate offices. But sent a letter to the company to find out had come up short on numerous compli­ fused as to why such a corporation the police action, started almost two about their hiring practices, their initia­ ance requirements during a routine would be reluctant to hire quaHfied years ago, is threatening to escalate. tives and the possibility of integrating review by the DOL's Office of Federal African Americans in light of its predica­ some of them "to come up with a win- Contract Comphance Programs. Though ment. "Here's a company that's been BSEAT has been corresponding with win," Reagan says. the conciliation agreement is not a direct totally nonresponsive, yet they are under Comp USA about its apparent disinter­ Reagan says they also sent Comp admission from Comp USA that it was a conciliation agreement with the Depart­ est in hiring more African Americans USA 400 resumes from African Ameri­ guilty of a violation, it was a provisional ment of Labor," says Reagan. "They since the middle of 1995, and has contin­ cans they considered "selective" candi­ agreement thai, based on performance, signed with the government — we don't uously requested forums with higher ups dates — candidates they believed were the company would fall in line with fed­ really know i f they did all the things they at Comp USA to discuss the discrepancy. good enough to work for the corporation eral hiring mandates from the contract were supposed to, because it's a matter But Reagan says his organization has yet in a significant capacity, date. , of confidentiality, but this is really, really, to received a return phone call, at best \ The whole lot of resumes, Reagan The company had agreed to remedy interesting." receiving a letter or two stating that says, were returned—with no comments three violations. One included failing to A look at Comp USA's Equal Comp USA had no desire to do any more from Comp USA's human resources establish jobs for minorities thai have Employment Opportunity statement — than what they were already doing with office or any of its officials. similar content, wage rales and opportu­ the final piece of tell-tale evidence — their minority employees. That was the straw that broke the nities as non-minority employees as indicates the disparity clearly, and con- I y:^tir^ir,^sr.v^^mr^,m^m o'<^^fi^o g^rr^fyw.^^ ?gg^ ] firmed to BSEAT that the company just Most companies have entered into may not have given a hoot. special agreements with the federal gov­ The statement showed a large dis­ ernment that they will make significant (^N parity in hiring numbers. Not only were efforts to employ and contract with Get those PROFITS -^Movhtg! there proportionately far fewer Blacks minorities and minority companies. Most than Whites employed at the company, people don't remember, or even know, even white women as a group propor­ that these companies are paid by the gov­ Contact MON's Advertising tionately out numbered Black men and ernment to hire 214-606-7351 women combined. In the highest posi­ and recruit minori­ tions of computer professionals, admin­ ties and must fol­ istrators and technicians, the disparity is low a mandate. even more obvious. Of its professionals, Executive Order 768 are White males, 214 are White 11-246, in order to females, 53 are Black males and 16 are remain in compli­ Black females. Of the company's techni­ ance. "i. cians, 595 are Wliile males, 378 are Wliiie Reagan says females, 32 are Black males and 23 are most people just MTsan Black females. don't understand "They have a total of 5,000 or so how serious it is. employees in the officials and managers Because no one level. They have 53 Black males and 16 really reads the Black women. But just compared.to order, they don't White women, they are more than double follow it. the total number of all Blacks combined," "It's probably says Reagan, shuffling a stack of docu­ the most signifi­ ments he's collected on the company cant piece of legis­ since last year. "When you look at these lation out there numbers, you sec that Black folks are . today, and if com- under-utilized in practically every cate­ panics like Comp gory at Comp USA, even down to service USA think they workers. They have some serious prob­ can just go on S Jft *, «t, lems." without adhering 5 *f*%f if •» • 1^; to it, they have to ' In some categories, according to the Calling Black Hivor, Jamaica for company's EEO-1, no African American pay, one way or thot speci3l tn^redtent is^ no women are hired at all. "We are trj'ing to the other." problem when you call with do something that \\ill make it clear to all MON AT&T. 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riving west on 1-20 toward Fort Worth, cars exitmg on Carrier Parkway are greeted by a large billboard with a pic­ Dtur e of a big church and a smaller picture of the pastor. The sign reads: "St. John Missionary Baptist Church, exit Carrier, left to 1701W. Jefferson St." If you follow the sign's directions, you will end up in the parking lot of St. John - a church that is literally bursting at the seams. ' ' - Achurch whose "down-homeyness" and friendly atmosphere is attracting worshippers and would-be worshippers By from all over the Metroplex. They come from as far as DeSolo, Irving and Lewsiville, and as close as down the street and around the corner. r Those hungry church-seekers pack St. John's pews every Sunday to hear 34-year-old Rev. Denny Davis preach the Dorothy Bible and the Gospel like no other. They pack St. John every Sunday so they too can be a part of the wonderful events taking place at the church that Gentry God seems to smile on daily. . - "The Neighborhood Church With the Community at Heart," is the slogan printed on the church bulletin each week at St. John. Nothing could be closer to the truth.

In July 1921, a group of 13 Christians started to fellowship with one another in the Dalworth community in Grand Prairie. Thus was the beginning of St. John. Those 13 people - W.L. Tliames, Haltie Thames, Arch Long, Allen Famon, Lula Famon, Charles Dixon, Nancy Lit- tlejohn, Bettie Reed, Sallie Baker, Delia Terry, Romie I lill and Verna Tallie — had no idea what they would end up creat­ ing. To this day, descendants of these founders are still a part of ihe St. John membership, carrying on the torch that they first lit 75 years ago. This group, without a formal place to worship, used the Evening Chapel A.M.E. Church on the first and third Sun­ days. They also held services at the Dalworth School, with the Rev. J.W, Scott as the first pastor. St. John's first real building was an old store purchased from funds received during a Fourth of July picnic in 1923.

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The building was moved to El Paso Street where it remained through the tenure oi tor and on-air personality for KKDA-AM (Soul 73) and host of the KDIN television nine pastors. The 10th pastor, Rev. J.V. Williams, purchased the site on Spikes Street show Impact with Willis Johnson. "I thank God for him. 1 believe in him and I support and gave the old store building a new look. Rev. Davis 100 percent. The Bishop Five would have never happened without his All of the founding members and subsequent pastors laid quite a foundation for coming to St. John." St. John, which celebrated its 75th anniversary earlier this summer. Karen Caston, St. John's office manager for three years and a member for 18 But the church, and the city of Grand Prairie, did not realize that the best was yet I s, says St. John is a wonderful church. to come. In 1991, God sent the Rev. Denny Dwight Davis to St. John. "I like the enthusiasm and the down-earthiness of the people. The different min­ Things haven't been the same since. istries that they offer are great too," she says. some reason, the church is very warm and caring. You still have your Denny Dwight Davis was born in Champaign, 111., and reared in a Christian basics." home. I lis grandfather, the late Rev. Albert Anderson, set the atmosphere for reli­ The vision of Rev. Davis, Caston says, is "attainable. You can see it. You don't gious awareness and Christian experience in the family think you are going to do, you know you are," she says. "Where there is a good leader, Rev. Davis grew up in the infamous Mount Olive Baptist Church in Champaign there will be good followers." Despite all of the great and wonderful things that and, at age 12, accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour. have happened for and to St. John since his arrival, Rev. Davis refuses to take any cred­ [Wo years later, at the age oi 14, he felt the Spirit of Cod leading him to preach. it. I Ie maintains that these things happened and continue to happen for his church After graduating from high school, Rev. Davis enrolled in Parkland College in because the focus (is) on the ministry and the word of God, not the brick and the mor­ Champaign. I Ie transferred in September 1980 to Bishop College, where he graduat­ tar. ed with a degree in religion. He received his Masters in Theology from Brite Divini­ ty School at Texas Christian University in May 1993. That down-home feeling While at Bishop College, a school that has produced some of this nation's best and The success of St. John has a lot to do with the Spirit of the people who attend the brightest preachers, Rev. Davis became president of the minister's lyceum, a minis­ church, Rev. Davis says. ter's fellowship group. I lis new church home became the Peoples Baptist Church of "If a church is going to grow, not only does it take a strong pastor, but it takes Dallas, where he served as youth minister, and later, assistant pastor. He became pas­ strong parishioners. Both the pulpit and the pew make up the church," he says. tor of Mount Rose Baptist Church in Dallas in 1984. "It is a combination of having the right kind of spirit in the pews as well as in the In 1991, Rev. Davis accepted the pastorship at St. John Missionary Baptist Church pulpit." of Grand Prairie — a spirit-filled church that nonetheless found itself with less than Rev. Davis says his contribution to the growth and development of St. John, as 200 members and more money going out for operational costs than was coming in. well as its ever-increasing membership, is significant because he strives to teach on a Such a tenuous situation might have deterred even the best of men. But not the variety of topics and reach the audience on their specific levels. Rev. Davis. I Ie simply told the church selection committee to "focus on the ministry "As a child, one of the things that frustrated me was that the preacher was and the brick and mortar will take care of itself." incomprehensible," he says. "I believe that if you preach a message, it should be I hey took his word and did just that and today — five years after Rev. Davis came simple." to St. John - the Lord has blessed the church with more than 4,000 new members, and Before he prepares each sermon, Rev. Davis says he asks God what He would more than 60 strong, active and thriving ministries. These include the music ministry, have him to say to the people this week and how he can make the message apply to which houses the mass choir, male chorus and youth and young adult choirs; the tuto­ their daily lives. rial ministry, which enlists church members help as tutors to grade-school kids in the The basis of Rev. Davis' ministry is the Bible. "It (the Bible) is a recipe book," he community; and the children's church ministry, which provides lessons on the Bible says. "It is a recipe for your life — if you apply it, it will work." for more than 200 kids each Sunday. His religious philosophy is "focus on ministry and the brick and mortar will take The church has purchased a 15-passenger van and a 32-passenger shuttle bus. care of itself." Most notably, in 1996 the church retired a half million dollar mortgage note. "God has not called us to be empire builders, but to impact people's lives. The church is routinely packed at its two Sunday morning worship services as "As a church, our primary focus should be on ministering to people, meeting members and want-to-be members gobble up the Gospel. Also, well over 200 attend their needs and proving that the word of God is central to their lives. Those ingredi­ the weekly Wednesday night prayer, praise and proclamation service. ents will prove to be a winning combination," he says. As if overseeing the fastest growing church in Grand Prairie isn't enough, Rev. The church should also be more concerned about its "in-reach," how the church Davis serves as director general of the Fellowship District Congress of Christian and its members minister to one another, and its "out-reach," how it impacts the com­ Workers and is corresponding secretary of the State Congress of Christian Workers, munity. Missionary Baptist General Convention of lexas. "If we develop programs that do all of these things and more, then the means will tlso is an instructor in the National Baptist Sunday School at BTU Congress, show up," Rev. Davis says. "People will respond." and teaches at D. Edwin Johnson Bible Institute in Dallas. And of course, many in the The form of a church building should be dictated by the function of the ministry community know Rev. Davis as one of "The Bishop Five," a group of five preachers going on inside, Rev. Davis says, not the other way around. from Bishop College who come together annually for a week-long revival benefiting And so it is with St. John Missionary Baptist Church of Grand Prairie. The sole Paul Queen College and the souls of those who are lost focus on ministry, both in and outside the church, has led to the creation of Vision 2000 Willis Johnson, the creator of the Bishop Five and a member of St. John, had — an ambitious plan of development, expansion and growth for the church and the attending the church since 1976, but did not officially join until August of 1991 — the community it sen Rev. Davis came on board. "I Ie has made a big difference in mv lite." says Johnson, who is program direc­ Continued on next page

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The Rev. Denny Davis (far right) stands beside a rendering of the planned The existing St. John Missionary Baptist church with a full parking lot in the church expansion. foreground. be complete by the year 2000. During St. John, his preaching and teaching now 2,400 seat sanctuary, a parking Vision 2000 construction, Si. John plans to "preserve duties and his duties as a father and hus­ garage, a day care and private Christian \Vhere there is no vision, the People will per­ the positive spirit" thai now exists. band. Rev. Davis plans lo return lo school school and a fitness facility. Long-range ish."—Proverbs 29:18 "We want to be able to foster the for both a second masters degree and a plans include a senior citizen's center On Sunday, July 28, during a special right spirit as well as contmue to pro­ doctorate degree. service celebrating St. John's 75th jiousing complex and an economic devel­ mote the down-home feeling of the con­ opment corporation that will help St. But his main goal is "to continue to anniversary, plans for Vision 2000, a cam­ gregation," he says. • do ihe Lord's will. Renewing the strength paign of expansion and growth for the John work toward the revitalization of "I don't sec us losing the common the community. of the members and the continued growth church, were unveiled. touch or the spiritual edge because and making of disciples," he says. The Vision will be done in phases. "Through much prayer and medita­ what we are planning to do (with St. Then comes Ihe ofl-montioned tion, the Lord has laid upon my heart a Rev. Davis says, "because wo did not John) is under ihe priority of ministr}'. want to make any decisions in terms of refrain: "Our priority is still Iho same — mission/' Rev. Davis said before the "The Bible is the basis for our min­ focus on the ministry and the brick and unveiling. "God has been good to St. John brick and mortar that would hinder us istry and all thai we do is built on that from our daily duty." mortar will take care of itself." and [He] is not through with us yet." foundation." (MONl The vision includes the building of a Vision 2000, Rev. Davis says, should Amid Ihe growth and expansion of

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I spent a while talking with will serve as assistant to the program Assignments Editor for Forth Worth. . Howard Ballou, formerly of KDFW-TV Contrihutmg Writer director. Congratubtions to Gyna. No word yet on and seen most recently in the blockbuster Rudy v., the legendary voice of the where Latrece Washington will be going. movie, "A Time to Kill." He's still the By the end of the month, Dallas' Quiet Storm from KMJQ-FM in Houston, She turned in her resignation at KTVT same. A cool, all together brother...Con­ newest urban radio station, KRNB-FM will take the reins from 7 to also...During the National Association of gratulations to Keith Solis on his recent (105.7), will have made its debut. The ^^A0t- midnight. Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention, promotion to Assistant Program Director station, whose sister stations include KTVT's Brian Jones said he talked to a al KRBV FM (V-100). Listen to Keith on V- perennial No. 1 favorite K104 and )) ' trrfTlfl KRNB is on Its way! number of prospects, so we'll be looking 100 from 9 am - noon weekdays and Sat­ forward to seeing a few changes at Chan­ KKDA-AM (Soul 73), will feature urdays from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m...Last month nel 11. Already Deborah Jones from Okla­ I wrote about Y-vonne St. John and her "classic soul — the best R&B songs • c5[ Radio Ins and Ottts... homa has joined the team. Also people outstanding work at K104-FM over the of all time," says Ken Dowe, direc­ VlOO, which turned a year were talking about KTVT's literature for years. Well, word has it that the powers tor of corporate operations for Ser­ old on Sept. 1, is continuing its the NABJ Convention. Several folks com­ that be have shown Y-vonnc the door at vice Broadcasting, owner of the month-long celebration with the "R&B mented on the brochure featuring news K104.. Jvlichelle Smith, formerly an asso­ three stations. ' • p-| Supershow/' on Sept. 14 at the Starplex anchor and managing editor, Cameron ciate producer at KDFW-TV will be start­ KRNB will most likely find its B featuring the Manhattans, Denice Harper. According to KTVT officials, they ing her new job as senior copywriter for niche among females between the .•;.;. Williams, Rolls Royce, Mary Jane Girls, did not design a special brochure target­ JCPenney Company. Congratulations ages of 25-54, Dowe says, with Dazz Band, One Way and the ing prospects at the convention...Recent- Michelle!!!...Rene Syler hasn't had that ly saw some ratings and it looks as male Usteners making up about 40 Floaters...Talk about digging into the old baby yet!!!...Danielle McClelland is no percent of its audience. though KDFW is the channel of choice for longer at Paul Quinn. You can contact her school closet.-.what a show that will be! African Americans!!!...The recruiters at the dty of Dallas...Starline Stringer, for­ The station promises to be like noth­ And it doesn't stop there...VlOO is bring­ were out at the NABJ Convention. Kevin merly of KKDA-AM, is now formerly of ing else. "Once you hear it, you will ing to the Metroplex one of the hottest Dale of the Fort Worth Star Telegram said V-lOO and now, she is at the ProUnc Cor- know it is different," says Dowe."" old-school bands of all time— Maze — he talked to a number of good candidates poration...The Dallas/Fort Worth Asso­ Most of the station personnel has on Sept. 27 at Reunion Arena. That's one and we're hoping that we'll see some of ciation of Black Communicators will been hired, the studios are finished and show sure to put us all "back in stride those candidates in the Metroplex in the the tower is just about completed, says near future.-Diane Beall is at the Dallas • meelTuesday, September 10,1996 at 6:30 again!''...V100 also will spend time in the p.m. at the A.H. Belo Building. Follow­ Dowe. KRNB will be located in the same community working with, among other Examiner, making all types of changes and moving the Btaminer to a different ing the business meeting, there will be a spot as its two sister stations - the events, the annual Al Lipscomb Classic discussion about Black radio with repre­ "duplex" in Grand Prairie. at Fair Park, the Jim Jackson Assist level...Kudos to all the people from Dal­ las/Fort Worth who worked with the stu­ sentatives from area stations in atten­ KRNB is not only bringing in strong Awards and the Larry Johnson Hoops dance. Last month, we talked with the music, but has a pretty strong line-up of dent projects at NABJ. Former WFAAer for Hopes...Some lucky listener will find Janet Johnson, who is now with Seattle's Fort Worth Star Telegram. In October, on-air personalities as well. out at 8:20 a.m. on Sept. 19 if they will be KIRO-TV, WFAA-TV's John McCaa, we'll look at Black elected officials and The legendary Joseph "Jo-Jo" Davis, chosen to attend for free, the "Willis Vmce Johnson and Drew Berry, KKDA- attempt to find out why when Black jour- brother of the late jazz great M iles Davis, Johnson Blues Cruise" to the Bahamas AM's Roland Martin and a host of others naUsts write something not so positive, but oh so truthful about Black elected will serve as program director and after­ later this faU..,MARK YOUR CALEN­ shared their areas of expertise with aspir­ noon drive-time on-air personality. ing journalists. It was good to see Bob officials or community leaders, the jour­ DAR - Tuesday, Sept. 10, 630 p.m. The nalists are subjected to name calling or Davis' background includes stints as Dallas/Fort Worth Association of Black Mong, formerly of the Dallas Morning News, working with students from worse, calls to their bosses...See you next ^ a producer and on-air personality for Communicators is sponsoring a public month..,CLS WVEE-FM in Atlanta and WDAS-FM in forum on "The Future of Black/Urban Philadelphia. In addition, Davis has a Radio in the Dallas^ort Worth Metro­ law degree from Rutgers and plans to sit plex." The forum will be held at the A.H. Beginning for the Texas Bar in February of next year. 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The Housing Authority of ttie City of Dolios, Texas Call or Wrtto For Mail Order Info Pack DALLAS will not discriiTiinoTe on the basis of race.color, 2341 S. Collins - Arlington^TX 76014 notionoi origia religion, sex. handicap, familial EQUAL HOUSING flIon,-Sat, 12 noon - 8 p.m. • Sun, by Appt, HOUSING AUTHORITY status or age. OPPORTUNITY mfrtqm>>^=hTO^mifemriv^. e ra?tgT^j=?^o ^^Tpfcnrfer. ngm ] to report. ' . * I want to know his perspective on that, on -challengehead-on,"shejokinglysays. '' A Day and • At KABC-TV, King won her first being looked upon as a God-like figure."- •. "It is a tough time slot but I am see­ Emmy for an unprecedented 30-part A role model for many these days. ing growth in our show. I believe there's series on children and drugs. In 1990 she King says for her, that honor belongs to room for two great, quality shows," she a Date With accepted a position as evening news her mother, says. "We are an option (for viewers) and anchor at K1"VI-TV, the ABC affiliate in' "My dad died when I was 18 months will keep plugging away." St. Louis. While there she won her sec­ and she raised my brother and me alone. • If you can't get enough of King Daina King ond Emmy, this time for "Best Anchor," That was a. pretty courageous thing for everyday at 4 p.m. on KTVT Channel 11, Two years later King entered net­ her to do. look for her this fall on the cable channel By Dorothy Gentry work news, winning the much-coveted "A white woman in the 60s with two "Lifetime" in a new special "Go Vote Cotttrihiitii\<^ Writer slot as anchor for the new "Good Morn­ brown kids," says King, whose father ^%." The program, targeted to women, ing America Sunday." In addition to her was black. "She always took care of us. will air in August and will examine the How did a woman with a marketing weekend duties, she served as substitute We never knew we were poor." election-year issues as they relate to degree, dreams of becoming a general anchor for the weekday "Good Morning Professionally, King says she women. manager and a secret desire to own a America" and reported for the network Harley-Davidson end up anchoring one admires veteran journalist Lini^a Eller- In the meantime. King says she has­ during the 1993 Midwest floods. bee. "She never let anyone kick her n't given up on her dream of becoming a of television's hottest new magazine In 1994, she joined CBS News as shows? around and she survived. She lives this •general manager. anchor and correspondent for the prime- business by her own rules. I admire that." "Right now I am the happiest pro­ Being prepared for an opportunity time magazine -'America Tonight." After and not being afraid to stray off course, So what does King tMnk about going fessionally I've ever been and I want to the series ended, she was named anchor up against the undisputed "Queen of savor it. says Dana King. of the network's "CBS Morning News" King, anchor of the daily magazine Daytime TV" (Oprah) every day at 4 "I want this show to work. It's a early .broadcast, also substituting as p.m.? "There's nothing like meeting a good program. I want this show - Da}/ & Dale since its September 1995 pre­ anchor for "CBS This Morning" and miere, was in town recently to help the whether I'm a part of it or not—to be Dallas/Fort Worth Association of Black around in 20 years." Communicators celebrate its annual Law Offices of MON scholarship banquet. She sal down with HOPKINS-LASTER& ASSOCIATES MON to reveal just how she went from "selling to stardom." The two-time Emmy award winning METABOLISM B.5., J.O., i.L.U journalist and former anchor for Good i\ir,,.,,^ i^ I 1700 Commercv Street, '". Morning America Sunday was a sales suitteso . . BREAKTHROUGH account executive, selling air-time for Dallat,Texat 75201 television. "I was very happy doing that Wanted 25 people for but when the opportunity came along (to • Adopbai 'Dworce •CtvldStffiailCd'eclan^elensr > EmpkiyiTKnl Diicnmirulcn Weight Loss Study ^ be in front of the camera), I just look it." •Custody ' Perjonal Injuiy Her current role was sparked by her Program interest in enlering the competitive gen­ Z Income Available eral manager ranks. King began her ^ (2U) 7^^-5502 Gail Teresa at 892-2277 career in Los Angeles as a cable advertis­ Not Bo«4 CwDted by liflTuH Board DT Ljgal SpMMtulon y. ing salesperson for Group W, entered the sales management training program at KNBC-TV and then moved into the sales Dana King department at KABC-TV. You may qualify for a While at KABC-TV, she was reporting for "48 Hours," "Eye to Eye" approached by the general manager to and "Tlie CBS Evening News," try on-air reporting. Although fascinated So how is she handling her success $5,000* - with airrent events and history, the high- with "Day & Dale" and her newfound bonus \vith Air Force nursing! profile offer was a career direction King celebrity status? "It's just my job, it's not who I am. It • Plus: admits she had never considered. • Advanced degree programs ^ But she decided to try it anyway. came in with the wind and it can go out with the wind," she says. "It is the show, • Opportunity iConnie Chung or • Baccalaureate - BSN preferred Pushing to keep learning and somebody. I just prepare myself as best improving, King became a familiar face as I can. I don't sweat it," she says. 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However, it seems my relation­ tance with his activities, I am tlie one he calls. With so many professional football year, but initially did not consider Lazer- ships never go beyond the occasional date or / do not want to move on, but obviously players starring in dual roles, we won­ ick. When the other coaches mentioned the. involvement of a few weeks or montlis? Iiave some sJtaredfeelings to considei: He said dered what the effect was on Pee Wee My main priorities for a committed, involved he was not comfortable with a commitment football. how well Lazerick ran, threw, and caught relationship are honesty, trust, respect and upfront, even though it fuis started to feel like the ball, he had to give Lazerick a chance consideration. These have not been compo­ one to me. How long can one tread water and Lazerick got the starting position. nents of previous relationships, although before drowning ( I don't want to go down In addition to his achievements on friendships do remain in most instances. with this one) or being rescued — chances the field, Lazerick is an achiever in school unlikely if I appear attached? CNole: money, powa; status, etc., are not pre­ where he has earned all A's in his subjects requisites; past suitors have been doctors, since kindergarten. Also, he represents teachers, lawyers, clothing salesmen, deliv­ Right place, wrong time QEK©j the Mesquite , Friendship. Baptist ery personnel). Church's Children's department by serv­ . Old flames are always s urprised that my Honey baby chile! ing as Prince. xvedded status is still single. Asking them to Of all the roles he has, Lazerick says I just bet you guys have been inti­ introduce me to a prospective mate always he likes defender best. "I love the sound brings a negative response: "too jealous to mate and shared dreams and felt butter­ of popping leather!" have someone else he your Imsbatid." (TJiey flies in your tummies when you think of know they are not candidates.) Discontinuing one another. And, I bet you aren't the first • MON "going nowhere involvements" in hopes of female this man has put in such a situa­ starting one that is, has only left me alone tion. If he does not want a "committed" Lazerick Jones, an 8-year old at and lonely. Attending events, social activities relationship, then why is he wasting your Hanby Elementary in Mesquite, is head­ Get those PROFITS and church organizations to encounter a tinie? Were you honest with him? If not ed for an action packed season vdth his from the beginning, at least before you "like" soul has proven fruitless. I have so PWL football team, the Mesquite E-team much love and no one to share it. Wliere is guys were intimate? If you haven't been ^rMovhig! 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Contact MON's Advertising 214-606-7351 In talking with a few kids over the Julian Williams, 8 yrs. old, summer, I found that most of you had a pretty good vacation. Although some Greenhill School, 3rd grade O.eesD'Bis IHlov/ Qo do kids stayed at home and just enjoyed the time out of school, other kids had the played with them too... I went to church Business tifit^Ei ^AUT opportunity to get away from the metro- every Sunday like I usually do... I have a Attend DARFs Seminar for: Disadvantaged, pet iguana named Dodger that I lake out­ Minority and Woman-Owned Business Owners side sometimes. He sits on my shoulder and sometimes I put lum on a leash. Over SepM8J996 the summer I bought a gerbil (something 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. like a hamster or a rat). He got out once and it took, almost 30 minutes to catch "Motivation in Business" because he can nm very fast... 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X««/ - having a good summer too! must study hard so that you can make 1 t good grades! Have a great school year! Quiana: "When school was out, I went to Remember, "Just Be A Kid!' visit my grandmother in Streetman, Tex., MAINBANK and she let me help her with the garden. IN FAST ISSUES, WE HAVE ASKED She made a quilt wliile I was there and THAT YOU SEND YOUR FAVORITE At Your Fingertips she let me put it together which was a lot SUMMER PHOTOS. THANKS TO of fun. She has a baby calf and we put YOUR RESPONSE, WE HAVE CHO­ milk in a bottle and I helped to feed it. SEN OUR WINNERS! )7lppMti!?iMliBtete While I was there, she also let me fish in the pond. I caught four fish and we had a 1ST PLACE:- Casey Davis-Henderson - Real People... . Q Account Balance Inquiries : fish fry that was lot of fun too... We went Casey doesn't strike out with his favorite Real Solutions 0 Last 5 Transactions to the Recreation Center there and I met a summer activity - baseball. He plays for • Last Deposit lot of nice kids....In July I went to Hous­ the Diamondbacks in the North Arling­ • Check Verifications - ton to help my mother buy a new car and ton Little League. ' . I got to see the Sam Houston Museum, Call One of These Numbers From Any Touch-Tone Phone The Astrodome, Harmon Park and the Red Oak* 617-1165 Ennis • 878-7104 HONORABLE MENTION: JadaSimone Dallas •371-1041 Cedar mil 071-1041 Houston Zoo where we had a picnic... Henderson - Jada's favorite way to beat "When we got back home, we had visi­ the heat is to hang out in her birthday tors from California and they stayed at suit. ' - Red Oak Office Cedar HiU Office our house. I went skating and Go-cart Member 291-6246 ^ MON 617-7377 riding. Before I knew it, it was time for I-3SE.atOvmaRd. F.D.I.C. 217E.FM1382atHwy67 school... I had a good summer but I real­ Fairy Street Mama can be seen on cable Cliantiel 23b ly love school and I'm looking forward on Tuesday at 4 p.m., Thuisdayat 5 p.m. and Saturdity Ennis Oak Office Dallas Office atlOp.m.Also,vinivt5ca)isee!ierln^^ o fr^^^o ^t^^^fi^^^r f^m- : I ] by going to school and specializing in plus commission or bonus. [The pay] sports in the field of baseball injuries, usually starts [at about] $35,000 and can Tlie ever focusing [for instance] on pitchers," she go up to S100,000 a year," Ivery said. "It said. takes knowledge, experience, keeping up world of "One of the key elements that a ther­ with the innovations in industry, and apist must have is patience. Each person hard work to obtain this type of salary," By Marty R. Davidson Radiological Technologist is another must overcome themselves, especially she added. field with a high demand for personnel. when they are faced with not being able She stressed the importance of hav­ They examine patients for broken bones, to perform a task formerly taken for ing a four-year degree and the advan­ "I do not want to be a doctor or ulcers and malfunctions of various granted..." Sledge emphasizes. tages of joining an organization like the nurse. But, I want to help people and organs under the d ircction of a physician She became interested in physical Brooks-Conrad Medical Association to work in a hospital." If tliis is a statement or radiologist. There are many levels of therapy after a volleyball injury in high individuals who have aspirations toward that your child has asked or you have cases such as motor vehicle accidents, school, though. Sledge admits that she careers in health care. The organization posed to yourself, there are many career where the entire spine may be looked at, did not follow her therapist's advice. Her opportunities available, such as respira­ or a sports injury, where two specific advice to anyone who wants to attend tory and physical therapist and health areas may be focused on, according to physical therapy school: you must be care sales to name a few coming to the Edna Elliott, assistant academic director focused, hard-\vorking and determined. forefront of the medical community of radiology at Parkland. Sledge's biggest reward is when her In this fast-paced and volatile econo­ "I would stress that high school stu­ patients are able to again perform a task my, almost everyone is changing or start­ dents take science and math classes [and] -they were only able to perform before ing a different career field. With the rise of maintain at least a "B" average. There is their injury HMOs, home health care plans and the considerable room for advancement, If you want to find out additional possibility of a national health care plan, such as diagnostic radiographer, CT or information about these careers or differ­ the medical profession is growing and MRI technologist. Each one of these ent careers in the medical fields, contact developing to accommodate toda/s soci­ modalities has their own certifications," • Parkland Memorial Hospital, the Dallas- ety. she emphasized. Fort Worth Hospital Council or Commu­ Andrew Wingham^ a respiratory "Dallas County Community Col­ nity Rehabilitation Centers, Inc. therapist at Parkland Memorial Hospital lege, Baylor University Medical Center for nine years, became interested in his (Dallas), Tarrant County Juruor College Michelle Ivery, president of Brooks- ocnipation while attending Florida A&M and John Peter Smith (Fort Worth) are Medical sales Conrad Medical Association, a sup- some of the schools in the Metroplex that port organization for health caro pro­ offer programs in the field of radiology," field needs more fessionals. Elliott said. ...approHimately 94 respiratorij A majority of Parkland's radiology minorities of African American health care profes­ candidates come from Dallas County and By Marty R. Davidson sionals, was founded in 1991 by two therapists are employed luitliin the area high schools according to Phyllis physicians, Marion Brooks and Emmitt Aveiy, a recruiter for Parkland. • Motivated and self-starter are only Conrad. They lobbied against pharma­ Dallas metroplBH,.jne seventh Physical therapy is another arena ceutical companies because of the lack of where minorities are under-represented. two of the many ways to describe Michelle Y. Iveiy, Southwestern Regional diversification in their sales force. Nor­ being Mm American. Alicia Sledge, a physical therapist at mally, these companies would hire only Parkland, has a bachelors and masters Sales Manager for Evergreen Total Care, based in Seattle, Wash. African American males who exclusively degree in physical therapy. "Most schools called on African American physicians. in Texas [offer] masters programs. Once "I work in management and sales in the Southwest Region (Texas, Louisiana, As current president of Brooks-Con­ University. "There are several different you are accepted into a program, there is rad, Ivery says their mission is two-fold: programs throughout the country. My an additional two to three years of course Oklahoma, Kansas and New Mexico), calling on hospitals, doctors and home to help educate and train individuals particular program required a four-year work,*'she says. who want to enter the industry and give degree that included classroom course There are still some Texas schools health agencies selling them a service to help make them more profitable," she scholarships each year to youth through work and internships throughout the that have bachelors programs. 'It the Health Magnet Schools program, state of Florida," hesaid. depends on different schools as to the said. Eighty percent of her job requires that she travel. 'After joining our organization, we will Wingham speciaUzes in all areas of prerequisites for a particular PT program. lake you through about a fifteen-week respiratory care from the burn unit to Some students have biology, business or "Individuals who are outgoing, enjoy working with people and care career' development program that neonatal as a part of the emergency ser­ art backgrounds. You will have cUnical includes resume preparation, mock inter­ vices staff. In each of these areas, you affiliates or internships at various med­ about their community possess the qual­ ities that health care sales personnel need. views, and setting up interviews with must have specific training. "There are ical facilities where you receive on-hands prospective companies," she said. several different problems that can arise training that is all encompassing. You Also, depending on your area of sales, theire is a lot of community involvement Health care sales positions arc avail­ in this particular unit. There are large work on patients from pediatrics to geri­ able in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex numbers of crack babies that come in atrics," Sledge says. with organizations such as the American Heart Association or the'American Can­ and nationwide. "Our organization helps with underdeveloped lungs. A therapist Physical therapy in the area of place individuals from Texas to Califor­ may perform CPT—chest physical ther­ neonatal care involves helping babies to cer Society," she said. Ivery entered the health care sales nia to New York, if they.are wilHng to apy — by hitting the baby in the back to hold their heads up and leaching parents relocate," said Ivery. "With the changes loosen seaelions in the lungs and then how to initiate these movements, so a field immediately after college gradua­ tion. She says that many companies like in health care, these positions will be suck this out with an intcrtrachea tube. child can catch up on their physical more technical and computerized. But This simulates the act of coughing for the development commensurate with their hiring recent college graduates because of their good study habits and willing­ they will still be some of the most advan­ infant." he said. age level. Or, helping older persons with tageous positions around." There is a great demand for qualified hip and knee replacements learn to walk ness to be trained. The companies' train­ You may contact the Brooks-Conrad therapists. According to the Bureau of again. ing programs range from one to three Medical Association at (214) 371-3129. A Labor Statistics, approximately 94 respi­ . "Therapists [can] work in hospitals months and consist of extensive technical fall membership drive is planned for Sep­ ratory therapists are employed within and school systems or on professional study. tember 21,1996 at the Center for Com­ the Dallas metroplex, with over half sports teams. There is a wide range of But it can definitely pay off. "The munity Cooperation. being female and one seventh being opportunities to work in different envi­ compensation for these types of posifions Mo^sI African American. ronments. You can further your expertise can be commission only or base salary ?TfTrvT^r,a.Ti,^orfR.,fMvp:. c (Tism'^o m^f<^TiT^^. Tm"^ ] ij_uiiiijiij2 J Do not get offended if asked to sub­ Why you should volunteer mit to a criminal background check. Cheryl L. Because agencies sometimes are liable for the actions of persons who work in their Williams cally diverse clientele opportunity to learn how some people behalf, this procedure is becoming stan­ who are not a part of the mainstream do • Serve as role models for ethnic children dard. However, having a criminal back­ • Communicate better find ways of coping, and find ways of ground does not automatically eliminate "When.a needle falls into a deep well, many being happy, and find ways of getting people will look into the well, but few will be' Provide client comfort in effectively you as a potenfial volunteer, so be candid using the agencies' services meaning out of life, despite their condi­ in the beginning with the agency you ready to go down after it." — African tions." Proverb However, Ms. Carroll says three pri­ have chosen to give your time and talent. mary considerations discourage ethnic One of his main objectives at the Vol­ unteer Center is to encourage volun- If you have a desire to volunteer, volunteers. "Their schedule is either too contact the organization of your choice As the number of nonprofit agencies tcerism in the African American com­ full, there's no interest, or on one asks directly or in Dallas County, call Shari that serve minority populations contin­ munity by targeting churches. "The them/ she said. "I can't do anything Carroll at the Volunteer Center. To learn ues to grow, volunteers that reflect the church obviously is an institution from ethnicity of the clientele are needed and about anyone's personal schedule but I more about the programs offered by the which significant amounts of volunteers often specifically requested. can do something about interest and I can Volunteer Center, visit or call them at can be recruited," he said. "The church is . Therefore, Shari L. ,_ 1215 Skiles Street, Dallas, Texas, (214) mainly made up of volunteers and the 826-6767. ' . Carroll, Project Devel­ people there come with a sense of com­ opment Coordinator at mitment to the public. We want to get MON the Volunteer Center of 100- churches involved in helping to encour­ Dallas County, is age volunteerism in the public sector. But mounting an intensive the Volunteer Center also wants church­ Get those PROFITS media and education 80 es involved in some programs at the Cen­ campaign to inform ter since our efforts reach throughout -^rMoving! African Americans 60 Dallas County." about the need for, and In particular, The Donated Goods 214-606-7351 benefits of, volunteer­ program at the Volunteer Center is one ing. "Our local statistics 40 that can be mutually beneficial. For a at the Volunteer Center, nominal fee, churches can become part of Milage Fair Shopping Center as well as national sta­ this program to receive donated goods 4706 Village Fair • Dallas, Texas 20-4' ^ tistics, show that volun­ that include office furniture and supplies, '-'\ teering among people new clothing, personal care items and T: of color, specifically 1/ cleaning supplies. But they can also help African Americans and " "* ' '• ' ^- ' ''' " Retail Lease Space HispanicsiSVerylOW," -^^'^ .^''^"-^ric." Hispanic, other/unknown, the Volunteer Center by identifying agen­ cies in need and delivering items where m Sq. FL - ^fl RM 2,400 Sq. R - Freeway Rontage said Ms. Carroll, "The ^^^ Volunteer Center made almost 81,000 referrals Central Keat/Afr ' . Cental Heal/tt agencies that work between Nov.1,1994and Oct.31,1995.Thepercentage needed. WH.Otoo ' (UOO.Oa^o The Volunteer Center estimates there Contact: • with minority clientele °^ Anglo referrals was nearly 10 times highter than Jim Austin are saying that most of African American referrals, 15 times higher than His- are more than 7,000 volunteer opportu­ Austin Company our volunteers are PanIc referrals. nities in Dallas county alone. Although JOO East Mason (817)923-9305 Anglo and we do need the benefits of Volunteer service clearly lie vnth the redpi- ^ more Hispanic and African American do something about asking them. The role models." more you^ask people to do tilings, either ent m terms of " For statistical and reporting purpos­ to give or to volunteer, they do it, more cost free labor, DEPRESSED AGAIN? es, the Volunteer Center maintains demo- times than not. So I'm trying to do what I resources, and The Department of Psychiatry at The University of graphic profiles on volunteers placed can to make [volunteering] interesting by expertise, Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas is depending on through their agency. "We ask the ethnic working with media, highlighting out­ their needs, vol­ conducting research sponsored by the National question and they tell us," said Ms. Car­ standing volunteers, and creating an Institute of Mental Health on the treatment of roll. From November 1,1994 to October awareness." unteers can reap many benefits of depression. Treatment is free. The symptoms of 31, 1995, the Volunteer Center made Dr. Henry K. Masters, District Super­ their own. Volun­ depression include: . 80,728 referrals to agencies. 82.50% of the intendent of the Dallas South District of volunteers were Anglo, 9.007D were the North Texas Conference of the United teering can: - Depressed or sad mood African American, 5.49% were Hispanic, Methodist Church, is one of only 9% of • Show you that - Loss of interest in activities . and 3.06% were from other or unknown African Americans who volunteer in others value your ethnic groups. skills and talents - Difficulty sleeping or sleeping too much Dallas County. Although his time is at a - Feeling slowed down Out of the more than 800 client agen­ premium, organizations repeatedly ask • Give you an cies of the Volunteer Center, 213 agencies that he volunteer for speaking engage­ opportunity to - Feeling tired or having low energy serve ethnic groups that have special ments. He serves on the board of direc­ learn something - Feeling guilty or worthless needs for minority volunteers. If the fed­ tors at the Volunteer Center of Dallas new and be good - Change in appetite or weight at it eral budget is successfully reduced, the County as well as the boards of the Beth­ - Difficulty concentrating Center anticipates a greater reliance on lehem Center, Methodist Hospitals of • Allow you to charitable organizations to compensate Dallas, C.C. Young Retirement Centers, honor the memo­ If you have experienced these symptoms more for cutbacks in social services. Conse­ Wesley Rankin Community Center, and ry of a loved one than once in your life, are drug free and not quently, reduced funding and staffing the Alzheimer's Association. by helping a cause currently in psychiatric treatment, please call the will increase the need for the already "The immediate impulse is to say they supported , scant volunteer participation of minori­ Psychosocial Research and Depression Clinic at that I do it because it'Si a way of giving • Improve job 214-648-5351. ties. something back to the community, but marketability by Based on Volunteer Center studies, quite frankly what I've discovered is that building your agencies primarily request ethnic volun­ in serving, you gain as much as you resume teers because they: give," said Dr. Masters. "You don't gain • Improve your SO^MIWESIEKN • Display cultural sensitivity to an ethni- in tenns of monetary pay but you get the self esteem UT Southwestern is an equal opportunity institution. hWrnrnl^A-J^r^r^^TirA-i^iTs o imt^ ^ 6 U^)^iTrP^, rt?^' p wm^mmmmmm.- 1 Minute details further show how segregation, a past that suffered slavery, (with Mother Byrd, one of the old inhab­ attached he was to "Poppa" and how his and a past that emerged strong and stood itants of Glen Allan, sitting at the center) Poppa was a source of dignity and honor nobly before this experience. When We and which symbolized the hope and for him. The two would leave in Poppa's Were Colored is, as the name suggests, strength for the "colored" race. old '49 Buick (which drove at a painstak­ about the time when blacks were consid­ MON ing twenty miles an hour) and after hours ered "colored." This recollection deals of talking with people on the way, would Panil Bhatia has an M.A. In English and M.S. in with the subject in a spirit of nostalgia Radio/Telei'ision/Film. finally arrive in Greenville where the because this book is WlienWe author merrily got not about how to buy his bbcks suffered in Were Colored double-frozen the past; instead, custard. it is about how A Book Review In the the blacks shared course of the and cared for Expo/USA (ISBN 014 02.4477 8/153 pgs., S8.95 novel, the by Clifton L.TauIbcrt) each other, about author remem­ how they gave bers and shares inspiration to Comes to CUfton L. Taulbert's When We Were a number of little Colored is a life history of the black com­ each other. but meaningful A few incidents munity living in the segregated South in incidents that the small town of Glen Allan, Mississippi, also throw light brings a world of on the sad situa­ Where can you find the biggest and Also the author of the aw;ard- winning vivid colors of book. The Last Train North, Clifton > tion that existed the best selection of products and ser­ Taulbert's style is visually descriptive. American in ] only a few vices for and by African Americans? At His words build a world of revolving pic­ southern Missis- ^ decades ago, the 1996 Black Expo U.S.A./Dallas, Sep­ sippi, and the col­ tures, filled with different characters of- when "colored" tember 14-15 at the Dallas Convention ored workers at different age groups, breathing a Ufe so people could not Center, of course! the cotton planta­ share' schools, The Black Expo, termed" the biggest tactile that we can almost see them talk­ tion. The readers toilets, public economic event in the history of Black ing to us. However, the people he por­ get a peep into the trays are not fictitious but are real people transportation, America", provides black owned busi­ town of Glen or entertain­ who have lived in this world. Allan and its peo­ nesses an opportunity to showcase their Taulbert takes us down the road of ment places products and services to thousands of ple, the old folk, with white memory and opens up this colorful the author's great potential customers. Consumers can pur­ world of the "colored" people, which he people and had to chase everything, from clothing to com­ grand aunts and called them "sir" or "madam." narrates and recollects from a child's puters to heating and air conditioning uncles, playful cousins and friends, and An unmistakable spirit of cama­ point of view. Taulbert recalls little inci­ services, directly from the trade floor. how they lived their lives. We read about raderie, brotherhood and sisterhood is dents about his childhood in the town of the old folks, who were extremely hard­ strongly present in this recollection. We The event, presented by Black Glen Allan, where he grew up. He tells working and sincere, and who filled the get to meet the old, the not so old, the Expo's title sponsor, Chrysler Corpora- the readers details about his grandfather, boy (Taulbert) with words of sincere lion, will feature an autmobile showroom who he calls "Poppa, Black Buddha of advice and inspiration, giving him exam­ young, and the very young who mix warmly among themselves and interact with display cars from Hilltop Chrysler the South," and tells how, as a child, he ples of George Washin^on Carver, Mary and give consumers an opportunity to would go with his Poppa, who was more McLeod Bethune, Marian Anderson, and with each other in a spirit of love and deep concern. We further get a chance to drive away in new cars. Main stage enter­ than his "best friend," to Greenville on a Jackie Robinson. tainment will include hit recording stars Saturday morning. re-live CUfton Taulbert's past when he The book takes us into a world of narrates his first day at Chante' Savage and Men of Vision, a school: his excitement, gospel showcase featuring area church how his friends eat his choirs, and a variety of local talent. '^ lunch, how he comes back Job-seekers will have a one stop home in dismay, and how opportunity to meet a variety of poten­ hAs ^ his grand-aunt fixes him tial employers at the Black Expo's Job another lunch. His child­ Fair, so bring plenty of resumes. You will hood is full of instances also find an all inclusive Health Pavillion \ ^4 where a bunch of older offering dental screenings, blood pres­ s< people, although letting ^A sure education, and bone marrow trans­ ^ him grow on his own, are plant screenings and a travehng exhibit always there to protect commemorating the 76th anniversary of '^nn^'^' V and advise him whenever the Negro Baseball Leagues. There will he needs it. be lots of activities for the children and Indeed, this short novel food for everyone, so plan to bring the ''J is filled with social events entire family for a fun-filled day. such as people gathering Black Expo U.S.A./Dallas is open to !^ together to hear the blues, the public 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Satur­ to barbequc, to fish,al l the •^^ things that expressed their day, September 14 and 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 Exhibit at the BLACK EXPO U.S.A. DALLAS SHOW p.m. Sunday, September 15. Admission Coming to the ^j rare spirit of kinship and "^ community affection. is S6.00 for adults and S3.00 for children. DALLAS CONVENTION CENTER ^ Another important event For more information call (214) 401-3273. SAT. SEPTEMBER 14th & SUN. SEPTEMBER isth which brought about this MON ^^ spirit was the event of BOOTH SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE CALL going to church every Contact MON's Advertising (214) 942-7633 (212) 234-3400 or (404) 892-2815 •^* Sunday, where singing took on a fevered pitch 214-606-7351 m^mmmfmmm'it^ mtmWf^fiFirim^iam'^mm - faan&aiSc aarfrnil^r r^n^? r msi research and has approached a Dallas Pioneering black Texans profiled institution for help. "I thought it would be fairly simple to raise money for an Get those PROFITS intern bu t it hasn't been. We would like to in Texas Trailblazers series train students working on their disserta­ tion to do the research. We have the infor­ ^TMoyfH^/214-606-7351 Texas Commerce Bank Brings Unique History to Dallas mation (search .techniques] and we would like to share it," she said. ^ . By Cheryl L. Williams They had fewer resources and less edu­ For now, Prather and the Texas Trail- cation, but they persevered." blazer Preservation Association scours [ T)esiqns or/ ^)e^ncfrae ] Many people know that Texas slaves In February, the bank distributed libraries, rummages through govern­ Quality Medical Transcription ' learned of their freedom on June 19,1865, copies of the book to all school libraries in ment records, and interrogates willing two years after Lincoln signed the eman­ the Houston Independent School Dis­ subjects in search of a priceless commod­ cipation proclamation. But it is likely that trict. So overwhelming was the response ity—the truth. • few can tell you about the contributions to the work, they decided to reprint the For more information, contact the of these post civil war trailblazers, who books in honor of Juneteenth. This time, Texas Trailblazer Preservation Associa­ were the first blacks in Texas to preside .distribution included selected school tion, P.O. Box 23320, Houston, Texas Personalized to meet your over colleges, establish medical practices, libraries and organizations in Dallas. 77228, (713)663-1125. For a complimen­ Individual Needs publish novels, serve in Patricia Prather was guest of honor tary copy of the Texas Trailblazer Series, the legislature, launch at a June reception held at Texas visit Texas Commerce Bank, Southeast (214)328-4739 newspapers, and even, Commerce Bank's Southeast Oak Oak Cliff branch, 4435 S, Lancaster, Dal­ P.O. Box 270G84 open banks. Cliff branch where free copies of las, Texas. . Dallas, TX 75227-0684 Patricia Smith the Texas Trailblaz- , MON Prather can. The author, B. Willianu, Proprietor historian, lecturer, and native Texan channeled r "=i her pas­ sion for liislory ^J»|-,l^'' .^C—^,„.,. ASSOCIATES into a ^ra.^i] /^.^C:<.:- series of vW.-} ..i . witv^; CORPORATION single page profiles that OF NORTH AMERICA describe African American Texans who lived and pleased to Providing consumer finance, commercial finance and leasing and prospered during the join with Texas insurance througli more than 1800 offices in the United States, years following the Civil War. The Commerce Bank in compilation of these profiles into the introducing the com­ Japan, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom and Mexico. book, the Texas Trailblazers Series, is munity to our Texas part of the ongoing research and educa­ Trailblazers Series in 250 Carpenter Freeway tion project of the Houston-based, Texas celebration of June­ Irving, Texas 75062 Trailblazers Preservation Association. teenth," said Prather. "Our (214)541-4000 Prather is the executive director. "Our aim in publishing the series is to educate goal is to educate the public, especially the public about heroes from our history youth," said Prather. "When I visit who have been and will continue to be schools, I find that my audience is not all role models for generations to come," she A part of the Financial Services Group of Ford Motor Company. African American but a mixture.of added. L. African Americans, Ilispanics, Asians, From the book's distribution, U and Whites. We want them to know that Prather hopes Dallas area residents will all ethnic groups made a contribution. come forward with information, which MBDGa^L' Our focus is on what African Americans lies hidden in church, school, or oral aac did," records, about early African American Uncoln • Mercury • Mazda Leading the support of the associa­ leaders. The association is attempting to 1-20 at WheatI and/Ham plon Exit tion is Texas Commerce Bank. "We rec- trace even earlier roots of Texans, not just ognize the Texas Trailblazers Series as an post slavery. To find Greenberry Logan, a U^e. M£ tit ftcjiz. MX- /^At£ tit, w/^ opportunity to celebrate African Ameri­ freed slave who fought in the 1835 war can heritage but also to provide educa­ for Texas Independence, Prather fol­ - •••• -'••-' • ----^ tion about historical African Americans lowed his tax roll. "We get information DOWN PAYMENT AS LOW AS $99* who made a difference in Texas history," from tax records, death certificates, cen­ *0N SELECTED 91-96 VEHICLES said Nancy Brabandt, a senior vice pres­ sus tracts, histories of organizations, SS pralJrim Cin Muda G26, mmmm ident in the bank'sDalLis office. Houston wherever wc can find it. It's down and Prot*B*i «Kt UtKOln TQWI Ctn SI* Undar Vunnt/ M OOiir Vehiclef senior vice president, Algenita Scott dirty work," she said. qwljty tof ixlendfd »fviM wTwi) Davis, proudly devotes service on the Because, the association gels board of directors of the organization many calls from people interested in trac­ that is succeeding where school lustory ing their genealogy, Prather is preparing smssssm books failed. "People realize the histori­ a series of public seminars on the subject cal value of the material and mature indi- that will initially debut in Houston. With (Mcsi'iimim viduals realize the value of passing it on," sufficient interest and support, the semi- said Davis, "I am most proud of the fact nars will also be brought to Dallas, that each of these stories tell about a life In addition, Prather wants to elicit that achieved during exceptional times, the help of college students in her m^w^^vmff'mfmmfi^syt U/'^^Z^-^'^ fflfTgrito^faTr.T^Vrtffteffbmf^ o fg^gt^,g7;o g^^sffii.^ ;aa? ] 1 In addition, life in unity is described as good. It's the same word God used to Quality Used Cars describe His creation. Life in unity is described as pleasant, which means at sweet. Pleasant is the word used to Fowler Toyota describe Jonathan and David's relation­ Call ship (2Saml:23) and it says they were Henry L. Hillary, Jr. Annquenet & Hemy L. Hillary Jr. swifter than the eagle and mightier than (214) 324-0411 ext. 234 * (214) 626-6498 Pager mtmity the Uon in life and death. Life in unity must be initiated by our leaders. C Psalms 133 Life in unity is Uke the oil that ran Toyota - Honda - Nissan - Mazda - Mitsubishi - Pontine down the beard of Aaron. The beard Ford Mustang - Sports Utility Vehicle - Hyundai Have you ever been to a place and symbolizes maturity. It takes mature peo­ Quality Service* after being there awhile said, "This is a ple to Uve in unity (oh well, there goes Service Center: Hours 7 am- 7 pm Mon. - Sat. place where I could live?" I've been to the majority of Christians), I Friendly Atmosphere California, Hawaii, Colorado and many Maturity is marked by humility and Convenient Location -Across from Bi<^ Town Mall more cities. All of these are places in meekness. Most of our current leaders are Name: which I could suffer for the Lord. Why? disqualified because of the humility issue Address: Because of the people, the climate, the alone. Maturity is marked by a willing­ Citv: Stale: ZID: atmosphere, and the potential for growth ness to prefer others above yourself and Phone (Home): Phone (Wofkl: and prosperity. (^TOYOTA become servant minded. Social Security #: 9525 E. R. L Ihomton Freeway Eveiy one is waiting to get to Heaven Life in unity is described as being Slanature: to experience life in the absolute. How­ like the Dew of Hermon falling upon Ml. FAX over for Pre-QuafifJcation Approval: (214) 319-2027 ever, as a Christian, I want to tell you Zion. Dew is necessary for fiiiitfulness, about a place on Earth where life is good refreshment, productivity and abun­ and pleasant. It is a place where there is dance. Before the flood of Noah, there oneness, solidarity, integrity and conti­ was no rain, but ralher a dew. The gar-, You R NEWBORN nuity. It is a place where the power of den of Eden was activated by it. God and the blessing of God can be It lakes brothers to live in unity. Not BABY'S FIRST found. You don't have to die to gel there. just anyone can live there. How good it is It is here on Earth. I found it in the Bible. for brethren to Uve there,' God says at the SCREAM. ROUGHLY It describes life there as refreshing, pro­ end of this Psalm. This is where Piis bless­ ductive, fragrant and mature. If you ing is. If you want a blessing in your fam­ could move there, would you? Get out ily, church, job, etc., you must move to TRANSLATED: your maps and mark it down so you will unity. know how to get to this wonderful place. However, if you are going to move to "1 WANT MY OWN Consider our text: Behold how good unity, there are some things you must and pleasant it is for brethren to live leave behind. Things like pride and arro­ ROOM." together in UNITY. Unity is a place. Jesus gance—these are sins that detour us, Luckily you Can grant ihis first request. Wdh said if any two can agree on earth as weights that hold us down. They should our home improvement loan, there's never touching anything, they shall ask, and it have no place in our lives. The reason been a better time to build a rww addition. Call shall be done of my father which is in there is no sickness or poverty in Heaven us for more details. FtTst Interstate Bank Heaven. Unity is a place of power. God is because it's a place of perfect harmony. Oak ClifTOfUce. 5801 Marvrn D Love Fn^. said in Genesis 11 that if any people will God is the center and circumference of (2 M) 339-9311 the dly. His will is the Town Square. t=J As Christians, we have not been i4.9'«>«rMA ^•1^-'^r^-l^r^W^<.

As a real estate professional, it is my for targeted duty to keep you informed when dis­ counted mortgage financing becomes available. This is especially important when it involves savings on your month­ ly housing expense, wliich for most fam­ pie, if you are a Dallas resident and your ilies is always welcome. As of this writ- four member family earns $42,000 annu­ inP( bond money, distributed by the state ally, multiply that amount times 140%. ofTexas, is now available through partic­ The result, $58,800, does not exceed the ipating lenders in Texas at a very attrac­ maximum income limit of $63,980, there­ fore, your family qualifies (Sec box 1.) tive interest rate of 6.65% on Conven­ Come & Get It - Don't Worry About Credit tional, FI-IA, and VA loans. To illustrate If you are currently in a home pur­ We Have over 30 lending sources for every type of credit Imaginable. the savings over current market rates, I chased through a Contract for Deed will later give you a home purchase (meaning that you don't have title to the Contact Johnny Mack (Mr. Pontiac) example to compare bond funding with a property, but at the end of an agreed & Get the Facts conventional mortgage loan. upon number of years, the owner of the ^S@-'i]'0€>6 Boxl BOND PROGRAM MAXIMUM INCOME LIMITS (DOIIJS, Ellis, Dt;iUort, Hunt, Kaufman, Tarranl, Johnson, ParktT, l-li»od,and Rockwall Counlics} Fan^ily f-amily AREA COUNTIES Size ]20%AMFI* SizL* HO%AMFI* DJIIJS D.itIds,Co!Iiji,Dcnton,EiUs 1-2 556,450 3 or ninrc S65,K59 Your Business is Unique. Hunt, Kaufiiidn, RtKkwall So Is Our Service. l-ort VVt)rtli/ Htxid, Johnson, Pjrker, 1-2 555,320 3 or more $64,540 Arlini^ton Tarrant 'AK-J Mi.'di,\n Family Income — AMFI = 547,042 (Djllas and surrounding atea.'.) AMR = 546,100 (FL Worth and 5.urroundiiig aaMs) TEXAS

Until the funds are exliaustcd, about property tvill transfer title), yoii can still CENTRAL S12 million in bond money is available. take advantage the of the discounted However, these funds can be used for mortgage financing offered through the BANK..A . homes located in "Targeted Areas" only. Bond program. However, the purchase Community Banking At Its Best, Contact me at my office to find out if your must have been Icgitamalely recorded dream home is located in a quahfied through an attorney or title company. "Targeted Area." After you qualify for a loan through a" 8144 Walnut Hill Lane 601 W. Parker Road. Suite 103 In addition to the location of the participating lender, the Seller will be Dallas, Texas 75231 Piano, Texas 75023 home, there arc other qualif>'ing criteria: paid with the bond financed loan, nuUi- (214)691-8600 Member FDIC (214) 516-0032 Box 2 BON15 FHA Kale = 6.65^ Current Estimated Market Kattf = 8 % Purclu'-i.'rricv = S65,0(K) Purchaso Price = S65,IXX) Down r.iyi"i-nt = 51,500 Down Payment = $1,500 HOME BUYER EDUCATION Loan Amount =S<'i3,500(;t6.65%;30yrs Uvin Amount = 563,300 & 6 %;30yrs. Principli-' & IntoruM = $407.32 Principle & Ink-n.'st = 5465.69 Pre-Qualification Seminar & Credit Counseling Est. Ta\cs& Insurance = S!60,[W Est. Taxos & Insurance = S16t).0O F>t. Monthly Paynu-nt = S567.32 Bt. Monthly Payment = 5625.69 $4,000 in Upfront Cost assistance for Monthly S.ivinjT,s = S58.37 eligible borrowers

• Borrower must be credit-worthy. fying the Contract for Deed and tranfer- • Borrower must have the financial sta­ ling the title to the Buyer. Saturday - September 7-8:30 AM to 12:30 PM bility to qualify for and carry the mort­ Now, lets look at a hypothetical Bill J. Priest Institute gage loan. home purchase (See box 2.) With the • Borrower must have sufficient funds money you save, why not start a savings 1402 Corinth St. - Room 2660 to close (down payment + closing program to build an emergency reserve, costs). a college fund, or a vacation kitty? Con­ PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED • Home must be purchased inside of sult a financial planner to find the invest­ WAIVER OF CONFIDENTIALITY MUST BE SIGNED FOR ONE ON ONE designated "Targeted Area." ment that is best for you. And please stay CREDIT COUNSELING • Income must fall within maximum in touch with me for the latest develop­ income limits. ments and events surrounding real PHOTO ID REQUIRED FOR CREDIT COUNSELING SESSION To determine if you are within the estate. • SPACE IS LIMITED income limits necessary to qualify for MON SPONSORED BV THE TEXAS FEDERATION OF HOUSING bond money, multiply your annual COUNSELORS, INC. ^^ income by cither 120 % or 140 % depend­ OJI (is Yiitcs is the owtia/operator of REAL ESTATE STATUS QUO; 8131 LB} Fnrj,; Sic. SOO; Dallas, Tx ing on your place of residence. For exam-. 75251. E-mail cya755^airniaiiiiet. Call TFHC, Inc. at (214) 421-8342 C ,ltarrriU>;M^i:i.jJ^iTifV.fyfer>a o nrf?gti> m o fertfcfiT^VmvlPgf^ VV7 We're looking for PART' TIME :C/ANI. mis ill CITY OF TELLERS with attitudes We arc seeking candidates ,;)SHiT^ mmfiK t-f^ & GRAPEVINE, TEXAS with superior customer serivce skills. Cash han­ For information on job dling experience a plus. opportunity to chose where they vrill - - opportunities, call We currently have oppor­ tunities with various Niirses target serve worldwide. "We don't just recruit schedules available—morn­ ing, mid-moming and after and place you anywhere," Ceaser. "They JOB LINE noon. can pick where they would like to go." We think you'll find our competitive salary of AirfoFce Pay for an Air Force nurse will equal (817) 329-4778 and advancement .^ opportunities of their experience, says Ceaser, but the great interesL Equal Opportumty Employer Please call our EANKsONE beginning salary for someone out of Teller Line at Whatever it takes'. recniitmg (214)290-3188. IUJ( (hir.Ti'iB.NA nursing school is around $29,000 annual- MnntwKDIC . Bink Qnt Is in EOE commmsd to dlnfiliy &> ttia wortplaci Nursing professionals worried and promotei • dnig-lic* invlionniinl. about the future of health care reform, "Nurses in the Air Force will do the health care professional down-sizing or exact same thing as they do in the civilian their own job security can find new hope world, only now they are Air Force offi­ in the Air Force. cers as well as nurses," he continues, "There adding that the nurses would work on the base. are a lot of CITY Of DALLAS good, quality However, nurses and other health care professionals are not forced to live people out DIRECTOR of INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS there looking on the base. If they do, housing is sup­ for jobs amid plied. If they live off-base, they will be The City of Dallas is seeking to fill a Director of International Affairs position, supervising a nine person staff. this uncertain­ given a housing allowance. ty, so we Benefits include a comprehensive Applicants must fiave a Bachelor's degree in international Relations, History, Govern­ stepped up our medical program, paid vacations and free ment, or related subject area. A graduate degree is preferred. Ten years of progressive efforts to recruit tuition for advanced education. The age international experience with at least three years in a position with significant public rela­ them," says requirements are from 18 to 48 and they tions responsibility and three years of international Trade Development experience is re­ can specialize in any area, including quired. Fluency in at least one foreign language is required, and familiarity wth multi­ Staff Sgt. Greg ethnic issues is desirable. Sgt. Greg Ceaser Ceaser, a U.S. obstetrics or pediatrics. Air Force health There is no basic training for recruit­ Salary range: $52,870 to $76,000 annually. professions recruiter based in Arlington. ed nurses, but they are required to com­ Nurses recruited and accepted by plete four weeks of classroom study. Individuals interested must submit an application and may send a resume, and the name the Air Force have to sign an initial three- For more information on becoming and telephone number of three professional references to Assistant Director of Human year commitment, with a $5,000 bonus an Air Force nurse, call Staff Sgt. Greg Resources, 1500 Marilla, Suite 6AN, Dallas. Texas 75201 by October 4,1996, going to those who sign up for 5 years. Ceaser at (817) 640^69. EOE/MFD If selected, nurses will have the MON

REQUEST FOR BID PROPOSALS: Good Lab Practices REQUEST FOR BID PROPOSALS: TTI Hangar Rehabili­ Facility, Project No. 8-2779: Texas Engineering Experiment tation, Project No. 1-2768: Texas A&M University, College Station, College Station, Texas. RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed Station, Texas. RECEIPT OF BIDS: Sealed Proposals will Proposals will be received by the Texas A&M University be received by the Texas A&M University System, second System, second floor, Facilities Planning and Construction: floor. Facilities Planning and Construction Building, Uni­ Building, University Drive and Asbury Street, College Station, versity Drive and Asbury Street, College Station, Texas Texas 77843, until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 15,1996, and 77843, until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 10,1996, and then then publicly opened and read aloud. SCOPE'OF WORK: publicly opened and read aloud. SCOPE OF WORK: Sitework, foundation, asphalt paving, pre-engineered building, Sitework, demolition, foundation, pipe columns/steel con­ drywall, plumbing, electrical, hvac, signage and landscape struction, roofing, drywall, plumbing, mechanical, electri­ lighting and associated electrical work, landscaping and cal, carpeting and interior signage, finish out. All work will irrigation systems. All work will be awarded under a single be awarded under a single prime contract. INFORMATION prime contract. INFORMATION AND BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Obtain from Charlie Burris Architect, 511 AND BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Obtain from Holster & University Dr. East, Suite 201, College Station, Texas 77840, Associates, 7607 East Mark Dr., Suite 200, College Station, telephone 409-260-2635. General Contractors, 2 sets; Major Texas 77840, telephone 409-693-3179. General Contractors, Subcontractors, 1 set; plan deposit $100.00 per set. Deposit 2 sets; Major Subcontractors, 1 set; plan deposit $100.00 per returned if documents are returned in good condition within 3 set. Deposit returned if documents are returned in good con­ weeks after bid opening; otherwise no refund will be made. dition within 3 weeks after bid opening; otherwise no refund Make checks payable to: "Charlie Burris Architect." It is the will be made. Make checks payable to: "Holster & Associ­ intent of The Texas A&M University System that Historically ates." It is the intent of The Texas A&M University System Underutilized Businesses be afforded every opportunity to that Historically Underutilized Businesses be afforded every participate in its constmction projects as prime contractors, opportunity to participate in its constmction projects as prime subcontractors, and/or suppliers. contractors, subcontractors, and/or suppliers. J LAC EC EXP CHRYSLER CORPORATION PRESENTS BLACK EXPO U.S.A.-1996

Parks and Recrealion Director Manage parks, recreation programs, open space BLACK EXPO U.S^. CAREER FAIR and master plan, 10 employees and $500,000 operating budget. Coordinate SEPTEMBER 14-15,1996 work of volunteer board and programs funded by 4B SalesTax. Bachelor Degree TIME: 12:00 NOON TO 6:00 P.M. in Parks and Recreation Administration or related field. Salary 46,525-55,000 DALLAS CONVENTION CENTER DOQ, Benefits. DALLAS, TX

Clly Planner. Coordinate the major aspects of the management and O administration of the physical development of the City. Must have strong • Major companies will be represented, such as; F.B.I., MET interpersonal and customer services skills. Knowledge of urban planning with Life, GTE Directories, Enterprise Rent-A-Car etc ability to make recommendations for policy development and work with volunteer boards and commissions. Bachelor Degree in Urban Planning or • Come prepared to interview related field with a five years planning experience. AlCP Certification referred. $36,000-40.000 DOQ. Benefits. •Dress appropriately *Bring plenty of resumes Account Clerk. Prepares payroll for 250 employees, data entry on mainframe workstation, type 50 wpm, use 10-Key by touch. High school diploma. College o courses in bookkeeping and accounting preferred. $9.25/hr, benefits. For further information please call Gloria Cooper at 1(800)505-5056, or send resume in advance to: Park Maintenance Worker. Clean and maintain parks, recreational and grounds ' , Black Expo U.SA. facilities; operate mower and other grounds maintenance equipment. Work One Georgia Center outdoors; lift up to 50 pounds; $7.30/hr. Benefits. 600 \V. Peachtree Street N.VV. Suite #400 Atlanta, GA 30308 Apply at Personnel Office,211N. Henry Street, Uncaster, Texas, 75146, Monday Attention: Gloria Cooper - Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. (EOE/MFD) c 1 f?. ^ m- ^

DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ADVERTTSKMKNT FOR BIDS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS 1. Sealed lids addresssd to the Board of Education ol U Dalas Independent School DEtnct. DiEaj Counly, Texas, lor RENOVATIONS ol Sequoyah 1. Seiled bids addressed to the Board ol Edocaf on ol the Dallas Independent Sdiod District Mis Counly. Texas, lor W. R Adamson Hjh School. James S. Learning Center, Carver Learning Center. Earhirl Leaniinj Cenle; Colonial Learning Centsf, James Uarainj Center, ftoteitJ Sementary School, Ho?^. John F Peeler Rosemontand Peabodv pemenlarv Schools in Dalas, Texas for the Dtfis Inilependail School District hereinitleroiled "Distiicf n Dallas, Texas lor the DaBas Independent School Distiid, hereiiatter called 'DtslrJcl' in jcconlanM *itJi plans, spetitotbns and contract documents accordance with plans, specihcalons and Contract Documents adopted by the District P'^ai^ by Pllugei Wiginton FawceS Architects. 9C96 SOman. Ssite adopted by Ihe DistricL prepared by Johnsofl.l.1:Kibbon Arcliitecture, wil b« receVed in the Purchasing Ofla. 37DQ San Jacinto, Dallas Texas untJ 255, Dallas, Texas 75243. pl4) 34M55S will be lecaved ii the Piirchasins Office, 37M Sn Jidnto, Dallas. Texas unl ZiMpm.StDtemiglT.lfflAt U. m PM. October 8.1936. At that time, the bids wi]l be pubEcly opened and reaj aloud and tabulalion wis be maJe lo present lo the Board d Eme, the bids wil be putilicly opened and read aloud and tabulation m be made to present to the Board ot Education t their next regular meeting ^ Education at their next regular meeting lor consideialion in aordina the Contract Arry bid receved after the closing lime *ill be returned unopened. consideralon n awarding the Contract Any bids received aftei the dosing tme will be returned onop^ed.

I. There wBI ba a Pie-Eid Coherence on Tuesdiy, September 2<, 1996 J( 3:30 p.m. at Sequoyah Learning Center, 3635 Greenleal Str?el, Dallas. Texas, 1 There wiD be a Pre-Bid Conlerence on Wekidiv. Seotembef 11.19M it Wi PHal tie otfices rf the DISD fidliEesBor d Progiarn KtO South Beddey ' 75212. tor Ihe purpose rt answering questions and waiUng the site. Bidders ire invited and urged lo be present Avenue, Dillas. Texas 75224-4BD4, (214) 302-2900, lor the purpose oT answering questions and walking Ihe site. Eiddeis ve iivited and irged to be presaL

3. The Contractor shall Identify their bid on the outside ol the envelope by writing the name ol the projed on which they are bidding. The same d the 3. The Contndor shall idenCrv Ih^r bi 1 Cfl the outside (d the envelope by writing the name ri the project on utiich they are bidding. The name ol tie prciect is project is 'flenovallons b) Sequoyah.'CarveriEarftart Colonil'Jjmes/Robetti.' •Renonlions lo Ummm^i^Mimmit^'

K. Plans and spetiicalions may be examined in the otfa of Johnson-VcKibbon An:hileclitfe, 965 Slocum Dallas, TX 75M7, and are on IJe on Septem­ K. Plans and spealicaL'ons may be enmincd in Bie office ol PlJuger Wiginlon Fawcell Ardiiteds 9636 Sklman, Suite 255, Dalli!^ Texas 75243. (214) 34^5551 ber 8th al: and are on tie at Dodge Planroom Texas Contractor Plan Room ABC/Americas Company F.W.Dodge Plan Room-Dallas American Indian Center AGC/CMD Dallas plan Room AssKtatDQ ol Gen. Contradors 8823 Stemmoris Freeway, Suite 550 2510 National Drive 4320 N. Belttine Rd.. Sle. A102 8328 Slemmons Freeway, Suite 550 2219WestEulessBlvd. 11111 Slemmons Freeway Plan Room Dallas, T)( 75247 Garland, Texas 75041 Irving, Texas 75033 Dalbs^TX 75247 Euless, Texas 76040 Dallas, Texas 75229 417 Fulton Street (214) 241-301 . (214] 271-2693 (214)256-2219 [214)241-3411 817)^55-5145 (214)464-2030 Fort Worth^feai 76104 Attn: Nancy Ebarb Attn: Linda Ganl Alln:Terr' y McAdam•'" s Attn: Karen Vorster '817|545-5B58FAX Attn:JaymeTomliason (817}332-&26S ittrt Mary Helen Deer-Smith Ann: Jackie Lazo Hispanic Chamber Commerce AGC/CMD Dallas Plan Room Dallas/Ft Worth Minority Business f.W. Dodge Pbn Room-Fort Worth ABC/Americas Company 4622 Maple Avenue; Suite 207 • 11111 SlemmonsReeway Development Council 1300 SummltAve^SulIe 740 Tsxas Contractor Plan jtooni 4320N.BetUineRd,Ste.A102 DaliasR Worth MinoriV Business Dallas. Texas 75219 Dallas, Texas 75229 2720 Slemmons Freeway fort Worth, Texas 76102 2510National Drive Irving, Texas 75D3S Development Center (214) 521-6007 (214)484-2030 1000 Slemmons Tower Souin [817)338-4738 ' Garland, Texas 75011 [214)255-2219 2720 Slemmons Freeway Dallas, Texas 75207-2212 Attn: Jennifer Gray (214)2)1-2633 Ann: Terry McAda.ms 1000 StemmoM Tower Soutt Association ol Gen. Contractors Dallas Elaclc Chamber ol Commerce (214) 630-0747 Attn: Linda Gant Dallas, Taas 75207-2212 Plan Room 2833 Martin Luther King Jr. Bhd. Attn: Bill Hunter Hispanic Chamber Commerce R.WorthMetrapoKan Black (214)63W1747 417 Fulton Street Dallas. Texas 75215 4S22 Maple Avenue; Suite 207 Dallas BlackChamkrolCommeree Chambered Commerce ' )itln:B^I Hunter Fori Worth, Texas 76104 (214)421-5200 OaIl3S,Teias75Z19 2333 Martin Luther King Jr. BVd. 3607ERosedaIe Ft Wsrth, Texas 76105 332-9265 (214)^21-6007 Dallas.Texas 75215 Attn: Patiicia Hernandez (214) 421-5200 817)531-3510 Kim Roberts C ^ttn:Carmen Humble 817)534-9274 FAX 5. Plans and specHicalions mjy be examined and oblaned Irom Ihe otTice o( Johnson-HlcKibbon Archilectue. 96S Slocum Dallas. TX 75207. Bidders 'ittn:Bemadine Thomas may obtain compfele sets ol Bidding Documents upon deposi ol a separate retundahlechec k (pji'able lo the otiice Johnson,'HcKiIibon Architecture) 5. Plans and spedtcations may be exinined and obtaned From the office ol PSuoer Wiginton Fwcetl Architects, S696 Skillman, Suite 255, Dallas. Texas 7S243, In the amount ol SlOO.oa'set Checks wai be returned upon delr/ery of Ihe plans in good condition lo the Archilfct mthtn twe days a^er bid cpening. [214)349-555! upon deposjlolaseparate refundable check (payat^etolhe office Ptuger Wiginton Fawcett Architects in he amounts wa be rehimed upon delivery of the [^ans In good conilon lo tie Architect wiltiin fourteen (14) days after bid opening. 6. A cashier^ check oayable to the Dallas Indepei^ent School District, In the amount oJ not less than fwe percent (5%) ol the bid submitted must accompany the bid. or/an acceptable bid bond in the same amount 6. A cashier's check s^e to the Dallas Independent School District, in tie amount d not less tian five percent [5%) of tie bid subrritted misl accompaiy the Nd, or.'an acceptable bid bond n the same amount 7. It is the goal ol the DistricI that ^ lecl 30% d the work pertormed under the contract wil be done by minority or woman owned business enter­ prises. 7. ft Is the go^ of tie District tiatalleasl soli of Ihe wori( performed under Bie contract wit be done by nnoritif or wonun owned bi^ 8. The Distrld reserves the right tareje d any or all bids, and to wawe any formalilies. %. The District reserve's tie rightt o reject any or all bids, and to waive any lormalii'es. - 9. The DistricI is committed lo the ideals o( equal r^pwlunlty B al its business endeavors. 9. The Dislrid Is committed to tie Ideals of equal opporhinily in aJ its business endenpiv • ^ PUBLIC NOTICE DeSoto Independent School District, in compliance with Senate Bill 1, is hereby Join our winning teams! announcing its intent to purchase the following classes of personal property and services during the coming twelve months. The district is soliciting names, TeuBWdk foiEiftlfeact address, telephone and fax numbers of vendors interested in submitting sealed Piano Independent bids, sealed proposals, written and/or telephone quotations for any of the School District following items. Submit letter or fax to DeSoto ISD Purchasing Office. 200 E. Belt Line, DeSoto, Tx. 75115. Blue Ribbon Team A/C Paris, Supplies, Equipment, Services; Athletic Supplies, Equipment; Ath­ letic Uniforms; A/V Supplies, Equipment; Auto Parts, Supplies, Equipment, PLANO Services; Award Items; Band Instruments, Supplies, Repairs; Band and Cho­ Indtpcftdral School Diflrict 214-519-8288 ral Music; Band and Choral Uniforms; Building Materials and Supplies; Class­ room Instructional Equipment, Supplies, Furniture; Computer Equipment, Soft­ ware, Supplies, Furniture, Repair Parts, Service; Concrete; Custodial Equip­ ment, Supplies; Electrical Parts, Supplies, Equipment, Services; Floor Care Piano Equipment, Supplies; Roor Coverings; HVAC Parts, Supplies, Equipment, City of Piano Services; Industrial Supplies, Tools and Equipment; Library Books, Supplies, Ail-American Equipment, Services; Furniture; Locks; Lockers; Magazines; Maps Supplies; Offk:e.Equipment, Supplies, Furniture, Services; Painting Supplies, Equip­ Team ment, Services; Paperback Books; Pest Control Supplies, Services; Plumb­ leiiir ing Parts, Supplies, Services; Printing Services; Printed Business Forms; 214-578-7135 Security System Equipment, Sen/ices; Sound System Parts, Equipment, Ser­ vices; Telephone Equipment, Sen/ices; Uniforms (Custodial, Maintenance); ^n* Vehicles; Wall Coverings; Yard Equipment, Parts. Supplies. Working together for a quality comnfiunity

Making great heabh care even better.. • As a professional at Parkland Health & Hospital System, you

have the opportunity to work with SEEKING A NEW CAREER? TEACHING IS IN A other professionals as an integral CLASS BY ITSELFl

part of our healthcare team. Are you a college graduate who may or may not have a leaching certificate and would lilee lo pursue a career in education through a teacher training program? It so, the Dallas Public Schools' This top-ranked institution offers an ALTERNATIVE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IS FOR YOU! PROGRAM REQUtREMEhfTS FOR AU POStTlONS; environment designed to challenge, Four-year cotoffl dec^e fton an accredited univErsity. 2S overall grade poinl average on 14.0 sys-LEra. Sutmisston ol Kdip'eted applicafion tomVallrequesto d teach and inspire, while advancing terns.

EUaSL£ PARnOPAMTS MUST HAVE A GENUINE DESIRE TO WORK your career goals. WITH YOUNG ADULT&CHILDREN IN ONEOFTHE FOaOWlNG AREAS: 1. SpKul Educition (Pn K-U) Bilingitit Eduulion (Pre K-6), Ger»ral ElemenUry Eduulion [Pra K-6] Join us at Parkland Health & Hos­ 2*seffieserfiiM3inaco(nCmalionolCi3ur5es. 3ineachi]llhelollo*ing:En5lis\ nal!^ ucial ilud!es, nati^al science, ar^ t^e letnaining tZ nours in a combin^lion pital System, where our culturally- d ti atxve areai Bilin^ a^^licans mjs read, speak, wnla English and Efar^nuedY

competent staff is committed to pro­ t Engilth H a Second Larfguagi [Pn K-11) vide our patients with the highest IS semester hours in Engi'^ [6 li^urs mist l» i^ier division]. 3. Utwiini Ualhemitici [7-12] quality healthcare. 24 semester hours in malh (12 hours must ba in>er division), 4. SKOfl(i3ryfUKfirg{7-l2) 12 seciestei houn in Engrish {6 hours musl be conpositici].

We are actively recruiting for these positions: 5. Composite ScIcrKi {T-12] 4fl sefnesia hajrs iria coR'^binam d sdeive cixjrsej which (rust include ^^ Registered Nurses Nurse Practitioners Pharmacists B(*:5y, chernsDy, geology, and pftysicVpflysialsdence. *ilh 24 to^ Vie abort seas [iZhomrnusttwuKHrifvision). AininimuinolEsemeslerhouri Physical Therapists Occupational Therapists Respiratory Therapists should be corpleled in eacti ol ihs remaining areas. Dietitians Social Workers Accounting & Finance t LiltfEarth Sdeiw {T-8J Infonnation Systems 24 semesw hour? in tiffifeartn scianca. life science may atlude bidogy, 200)0^. and bdany. Eann xierce must iicli^de geology/earth science and mayirt!ude*o(ltinoceanography, meteorology Of aaronomy. Hours must indude. tul ara net irriied to, six semesler hours in each aiea p.B, He or eanh Contact Human Resources, 214-590-8063 or Nurse Recruitment, 214-590-8992. science) ** a minimum o( six hort c( iflwdvoon ccusDS.

FOR AN APPLICATION, PLEASE CALL: (114) 301 • 243J • kav( rumc/iddrcu for applicaiion pmlex. Parkland Health & Hospital System APPUCATION DEADLINE Uank U, l»7.4Jfl/Ji. fTiwiflky fciMU^JtiitfltaiiiiJIteujMaBiliiBBtKCiwipiiyij)^!!^!!^) rP SEUCTED, YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE TO BEGIN 5201 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75235. -Mif 18,1947, l:Wrn. DALLAS PL'BLIC SCHOOLS EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER St/F/JI S^^ci./^:i* DAUAS MARKET COMTER The Dallas Fire Department has a career for Guaranty Federal Bank The Market Center you. If you are interested in becoming a: 8333 Douglas Avenue Management Company has FirefighterA*aramedic Dallas, TX 75225 Call Captain Louie W. Bright or Horacio Garcia at [214] 3604894 [fax] job opportunities to meet (214) 670-0223 or 1-800-510-1'IRE your employment needs. ' 45 seaiMlCT boure wilt "C* average w belter Call CUP job line for • Minimom age; ISyeauCnonanirauin) career opportunities Call our 24-hour job line * Surlingulafy (25^9 • 27.{H9) * Paid trainin J (24 wki. Recniil School, 22 wks. EMS trjiiiin&) (214] 3602750 at 655-6104. .. * On duty 24 bonri. off-duly 48 houn (after training)

TARRANT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SANI­ TARIAN in to implement quality assurance program, write grant proposals, provide field backup, respond to complaints & liaise w/ community environmental agencies. MS deg in envir sci, pub health or rel field & 2 yrs rel exp or equiv. Bi-Ungual preferred. S2658 - S2924/mo.

Applications required. Appls issued/ac­ cepted M-F 9a-4p. If outside Tarrant County, call 817/884-1188 to request an application & to listen to the Job Line for details on these &. other position openings. Tarrant County Personnel, 100 E. Weatherford, Ft. Worth, TX 76196-0105.

THE JUUUS SCHEPPS COMPANY Whse Workers Night shift, forklift exper & conveyor systems a +. Must be able to pass drug test/phy arxi AFTIEIHI AILH,WiE'imiE TTEIIE JLOTTTIEIHIY. background. Apply in person only ATcxas Lottery vendor is currently searching for Historically Underutilized Businesses from 9 - 3pm at (HUBs) certified witli the State of Texas and experienced in the following areas: 10777 Shady Trail ACU1XIC rixisnc US die-cutting capabilities. Please submit examples of work, a detailed company Aci^lic finishers with capabilities THE JULIUS SCHEPPS COMPANY history and a descriptive equipment list. to die-cut and print on acrylic. Please Delivery Drivers Prices must be competitive. submit examples of work, a detailed Valid Class A CDL, clean driving record company history and a descriptive equip­ 3IETAT. SIG:\^ PKIXTEIIS Meet all DOT physical & drug screen ment list. Prices must be coinpetitive. requirements. Printers with capabilities to fabricate Apply in person only. STATIC CLIXG metal brackets and print on metal wall 9:00 am - 3:00 pm IMtlATCRS signs and curb signs. Please submit 10777 Shady Trail Printers with capabilities to print examples of work, a detailed company four-color process or flat color onto history and a descriptive equipment list. static cling material. Please submit Prices must be competitive. examples of work, a detailed company history and a descriptive equipment list. y miTE >TXTtX remains constant with excellent career possibilities. We support the individual as PltUVFERS Development Supervisor, wall as the community with innovative tinancial products and services, stability and growth tor businesses and outstanding career opportunities tor outstancGng Printers with capabilities to print "Texas Lottery-CPP prolessionals. Opportuniliaa are available lor experienced professionalsal locations throughout four-color process or flat color onto .010 P.O.Box 16630, the metroplex. Please send resumes to:

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