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2726 S. Beckley Ave • Dallas, Texas 75224 ISSN # 0746-7303 P.O. Box 763939 Dallas, Texas 75376 50¢ Serving Dallas More Than 60 Years — Tel. 214 946-7678, 214.946.6820 & 214.946.3047 - Fax 214 946-7636 — Web Site: www.dallasposttrib.com — E-mail: [email protected] VOLUME 65 NUMBER 32 SERVING THE BLACK COMMUNITY WITHOUT FEAR OR FAVOR SINCE 1947 April 11 - 17, 2013 2013 NCAA Champions The Dallas Area STEM Professionals Honored during 2013 Women's History Month

Cheronda Steele, Psy.d Jennifer Manzay, Engineer

Dr. Melanie Belt Capt. Dr. TeCora Ballom 2013 National Champions - The Louisville Cardinals/ AP Photo Saturday, March 16, 2013, at the Doubletree Hotel Market Center, the South East Dallas Business & The Louisville Cardinals are the 2013 National Champions, having defeated the Michigan Wolverines, Professional Women's Senior & Youth Clubs recog- 82-76, to win their first title since 1986, and the second one in 's career. nized the outstanding accomplishments of four Michigan dominated the first half of the game, thanks to Spike Albrecht. The freshman guard came off young women who grew up in the Dallas metroplex the bench to score 17 points and drain four 3-pointers to give the Wolverines a 12-point lead. The following their dreams in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. An affiliate of the National Cardinals came storming back, however, as caught fire. He knocked down 12 points in just Association of Negro Business & Professional 90 seconds to erase the double-digit deficit at the end of the first half. Michigan went into halftime up 38- Women's Clubs, Inc, the South East Dallas Club cele- 37, but Louisville had closed the gap. brates the Women's History Month Project as one of Louisville started to take over in the second half. Led by a nine-point surge from , the the organization's National signature programs with the theme, "Women's History Is Our History Too!" Cardinals went on a 12-3 run to take a small lead at the under-12 timeout. At this point, it turned into the Graduates of the Dallas Independent School show, as Siva scored six straight points to help Louisville maintain its three-point lead over District and Bishop College, the honorees demon- Michigan, despite the best efforts of Jr. strate examples of career women who overcame Burke helped Michigan stay competitive, scoring 17 points in the second half, but the Cardinals pulled challenges and achieved their goals in fields where we see very few women. away late in the game, ripping off an 10-4 run as Mitch McGary sat on the bench with foul trouble. Cheronda Steele, Psy.d: Dr. Steele graduated from Another Hancock three at the 3:27 mark gave Louisville a 10-point lead and proved to be the dagger. Skyline and the University of Texas at Austin receiv- Hancock led the Cardinals with 22 points and 5 of 5 three pointers. Siva chipped in 18 points and ing her M.A. and doctorate in clinical psychology Behanan hauled in 13 rebounds. Louisville shot 45.9 percent from the floor despite a poor game from from Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois. , who scored nine points and made only 3 of 16 attempts. Currently working as a Psychologist in Education, her professional interests include anxiety, stress man- After a dazzling first half, Albrecht was a non-factor the rest of the way, finishing with 17 points. Burke agement, grief and loss, and existential theory. led the Wolverines with 24 points and the team as a whole shot 52.1 percent from the field. Continues on Page 8A NEW PRINCIPAL EVALUATION SYSTEM Leader of the week APPROVED IN DALLAS ISD Ms. Jennifer C. Stimpson A new rigorous principal evaluation system received approval from Dallas Ms. Jennifer C. Stimpson is an ISD's Board of Trustees in January. educator, innovator and scientist. The Effectiveness = Performance and Achievement plan (EPA) is designed to Stimpson’s passion for science ensure that principals are one of the key levers to reform as part of the dis- began at a young age. With two par- trict's Destination 2020 transformation plan. Dallas principal evaluations will ents who are pharmacists, be based on specific performance and student achievement metrics. Student Stimpson was able to see the achievement data will count for 40 percent of a principal's effectiveness impact of science on society. score. Stimpson received her bachelor’s Continues on Page 2A degree in chemistry at Dillard University in New Orleans. Afterward, she attended the University of Northern Iowa in BE GOOD TO PEOPLE, TRUST IN GOD Cedar Falls, Iowa where she earned her master’s degree in environmen- BE A BLESSING TO PEOPLE tal chemistry. She was the first African American woman at this campus to do so. & YOU WILL BE BLESSED! For more than a decade, Stimpson has served as a teacher Credo of The Black Press and community leader. She has The Black Press believes that America can best lead the world away taught at Eastfield Community from racial and national antagonisms when it accords to every per- College and Town View Magnet son, regardless of race, color or creed, full human and legal rights. Hating no person, fearing no person, the Black Press strives to help Center in Dallas. Now, Stimpson is a every person in the firm belief that all are hurt as long as anyone is held science instructor at the Hockaday back. School of Dallas. Ms. Jennifer C. Stimpson ‘Dallas’ Too Busy Growing To Hate Page 2A The Dallas Post Tribune April 11 - 17, 2013 We are Here to Serve you! We are Here to Serve you! OUTH ODAY Ms. Chloe Ms. Joan Y T Mrs. Millie Circulation Circulation Manager Buckley Fowler Ferguson Mr. Jermain Clemon Mr. Elester Coleman AFRICAN AMERI- ADELFA BOTELLO CALLEJO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DALLAS ISD PROUD CAN EDUCATION ARCHIVES AND TO HOLD DEDICATION CEREMONY HISTORY PROGRAM 2013 Hall of Fame

The African American Education Archives and History Program Hall of Fame will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2013, 12 Noon at Oak Cliff Bible Name: Griffin Barzume Church Activity Center Name: Stephanie Escobar located at 1821 W. Camp Goetzmann School: W.T. White High School: Booker T. Wisdom Rd., Dallas, Texas School 75232. Final preparations Washington High School for Class of: 2014 the Performing and Visual are being made to induct Arts Activities: Dallas ISD Teen ten outstanding educators Class of: 2013 Board, Varsity Soccer, Junior and present three special Activities: Dallas ISD Teen Class Vice President, awards. Board, Student Council, Cheerleading Manager and Deceased inductees are Pictured is Mrs. Adelfa Botello Callejo and the Elementary School named for her. Planned Parenthood's Volleyball Dr. Thelma Thompson TeenAge Communication Role Model(s): My mother Theatre, Young Democrats Daniels, Estella Hill Doty, Dallas ISD will hold a Chief of School rently serves more than Favorite movie or book: and Joseph L. Honore. and sleeping dedication ceremony at Leadership Sylvia Reyna, 600 students in Role Model(s): Lyndon B. "Spirited Away" Living inductees are Dr. Johnson and my mother Plans after high school: To Ronald L. Hay, Dr. 1:30 p.m., Friday, April as well as other district prekindergarten Favorite movie or book: "The attend the University of Georgetta Harding 12, for the Adelfa officials, students and through 5th grade. The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair North Texas or Southern Johnson, Dr. James S. Reed, Botello Callejo staff for the celebration. two-story, 98,000 sq. ft. Plans after high school: To Methodist University and Bobby J. Simmons, Dr. attend George Washington earn a major in psychology Robert L. Watkins, Jr., and Elementary School, Student performances building is part of the University for political sci- Why I am proud of my Wilber A. Williams, Sr.. 7817 Military Parkway. are expected from the 2008 Bond program. ence and public policy school: I am proud of my Dr. Harry S. Wright, Sr. Why I'm proud of my school: The school’s legendary Adelfa Botello Callejo Adelfa Botello Callejo Booker T. Washington HSPVA school because it provides (Class of 2012, in absentia) namesake is expected to Elementary School is a well-known attorney me with nothing but the best will be inducted. is a place for positive artistic attend the ceremony Ensemble and the and civil rights activist and self- exploration. BTWH- educational support. W.T. Special awards recipi- SPVA encourages differences White serves as my road map ents are Dr. Marvin which was previously school’s cheer squad. who has impacted the in thought and constant towards success with the Dulaney (AAEAHP Special postponed due to The Urban Park lives of countless Dallas questioning, which provides help of motivational and Award), Charlie health reasons. Elementary School Boy Hispanic residents for sharp minds ready to take Kirkpatrick (Trailblazer) inspirational role models by The honoree will join Scout Pack 757 will con- through her tireless on any challenge in a creative my side. and Priscilla Tyler positive way. (Pioneer). Dallas ISD Trustee duct the flag presenta- efforts to eliminate Bernadette Nutall, City tion. racial barriers and of Dallas Mayor Mike The school opened in improve equality in edu- NEW PRINCIPAL EVALUATION SYSTEM Rawlings, Dallas ISD the fall of 2012 and cur- cation. APPROVED IN DALLAS ISD Miles: Rigorous evaluations are important to achieving Destination 2020 goals W. W. SAMUELL HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES LAWLESS BASEBALL FIELD DEDICATION Continued from Page 1A - school district." assessments, school "Every child deserves a prin- The performance meas- achievement gap, and col- The ceremony will take entire teaching career cipal who has a laser-like ure takes into account six lege and career readiness focus on the quality of key areas: the performance metrics. place at 3 p.m., Tuesday, with Dallas ISD, starting at instruction in their school," rubric, system review, The EPA plan is designed April 16, at the school Old Pleasant Grove High said Dallas ISD improving teacher effective- to accurately, fairly and rig- located at 8928 Palisade School and moving to Superintendent Mike Miles. ness, congruence between orously assess principal Drive. The program will W.W. Samuell High School "To that end, we have teacher performance and effectiveness; provide feed- worked with principals to student achievement, stu- back and develop capacity; feature remarks from the first year it opened. In create a rigorous evaluation dent enrollment or student make decisions related to Dallas ISD District 4 1965, he led the Samuell instrument that lays impor- attendance, and parent cli- who will lead schools; and Trustee Nancy Bingham, Spartans baseball team to tant groundwork in achiev- mate survey. raise student achievement. Dallas ISD Division 2 win the Class 3A state ing our aggressive The student achievement To see the proposed EPA Destination 2020 plan. This measure comprises school plan in its entirety, visit the Assistant Superintendent baseball championship is a significant step forward and feeder pattern STAAR Board of Trustees page at Milan Sevak, family mem- and holds the record as in the transformation of our results, district common www.dallasisd.org/epa. bers Thomas Kevin the only Dallas ISD varsity Lawless and Elizabeth Ann baseball coach to do so. James “Pete” Lawless Lawless, as well as stu- As coach of the junior var- PQC - A Community Cooks Family members of the dent performances. sity football team, he also late James “Pete” Lawless Dallas ISD Athletic secured multiple wins for As the weather in Dallas tion is simple - the third annu- email is the flyer for the event continues to improve, you al "A Community Cooks" and a sponsorship packet. I will join district officials, Director Jeff Johnson, his players on the grid- may find yourself asking this fundraiser at Paul Quinn hope you will go to students and staff for a who played for Coach iron. Coach Lawless is question: "Where can I go on College. http://www.prekindle.com/p Lawless, will also speak. remembered by many as April 11th, from 6:00 pm to A Community Cooks is the romo/id/2281544747272768 ceremony to celebrate 8:00 pm, to enjoy the culinary primary vehicle for raising 2, purchase your tickets and the naming of the base- Mayor Mike Rawlings is a hero who touched hun- creations of some of Dallas' funds to support the "WE join us. I promise you that ball field at W.W. Samuell not scheduled to partici- dreds of lives and made a best chefs while sitting over Me" Farm at Paul Quinn you will not go home hungry. amongst peacocks, goal College. It's an amazing High School in honor of pate as previously report- difference with young posts, scoreboards, bees, and event that celebrates innova- Thank you and we will see the school’s longtime ed. people on and off the a greenhouse?" Luckily for tive thinking, food, friends, you on April 11th, you, the answer to that ques- and fun. Attached to this Michael Sorrell coach. Coach Lawless spent his field.

BE KIND! Never speak harsh words. Be kind and gentle with your tongue. For it has been Dallas ISD Events said that the tongue can be Thursday, April 11 open work day will be held like a sword. Think long at Medrano Elementary, Dallas ISD youth art show 2221 Lucas Dr. before you criticize your neigh- reception recognizes bor. Your tongue can be nasty. young artists in grades 3-5 The ribbon-cutting cere- Living is one of the most beau- mony for the garden will tiful things in the world. But In celebration of Youth Art be hosted on Thursday, the tongue can kill! Month, Dallas ISD students April 25 at 10 a.m. will have their original art- work on display at the Saturday, April 20 Free Weatherization African American Services for homes Museum. A reception will Carnival of Health at T.J. with gas service. be held Thursday, April 11 Rusk Middle School at 5:30 p.m. to recognize Another Chancee Inc. is the participating students. UT Southwestern Medical offering attic insulation The museum is located in Center is hosting its 9th or gas water heater Fair Park at 3536 Grand annual Carnival of Health Ave. community fair on replacement, weather Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m. stripping, and more for Saturday, April 13 to 2 p.m. at T.J. Rusk homes in the DFW Middle School, 2929 Elementary school invites Inwood Rd. The event will area. To see if you qual- community to garden have a science zone and ify, contact (214) 432- installation work day will offer free screenings 8296 or info@another- for diabetes and blood Esperanza “Hope” pressure, sports physicals chanceeinc.com. Medrano Elementary and more. The fair is free. Homeowners and School invites community Child vaccines will be avail- renters are welcome to members and leaders to able for $5. help build a garden class- apply. www.another- room on Saturday, April 13 For more information call chanceeinc.com. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The (214) 648-3578. April 11 - 17, 2013 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 3A

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Thou David petitions the Lord to advertisement contract. Rev. Johnny C. Smith to the settled acknowledge- carriest them away as with a demonstrate His favor in 3) Deadline for receipt of articles Mrs. Colleen White ment that life is brief; so in flood; they are as a sleep: in answering his prayer and is MONDAY AT NOON WITH NO Ms. Ester Davis EXCEPTIONS unless authorized by light of that fact, he deter- the morning they are like not to treat him as an out- Dr. Joyce Teal mines not to sin by his words grass which groweth up. In cast. In a time of distress, the publisher. Evangelist Waydell Nixon 4) Deadline for receipt of adver- and he was going to keep the morning it flourisheth, we need to humbly and tisements is MONDAY AT NOON. silent among his enemies and groweth up; in the confidently trust God as CIRCULATION Advertisements will not be received (vs. 1-3). Knowing that life evening it is cut down, and David did, for Psalm 40:1-3 Mr. Elester Coleman after that point unless they are cam- Rev. Johnny C. Smith, at best is brief, David yielded withereth. So teach us to states - Mrs. Joan Fowler era ready and have been approved Pastor – Mount Moriah Mr. Samuell Farrell by the publisher. to the fact that the Lord number our days, that we "I waited patiently for the Mr. Jermain Clemon 5) All articles and advertisements Missionary Baptist Church determines and knows his may apply our hearts unto LORD; and He inclined unto Ms. Chloe Buckley must be proofed by the article plac- life span. David was defi- wisdom." me, and heard my cry. He ADVERTISING er or advertiser. We will not be held This psalm of David has nitely earnest in his prayer Life is so brief in that all brought me up also out of a Dr. T.R. Lee, Jr. responsible for any errors if the arti- been addressed as follows: Ms. Chloe Buckley cle placer or advertiser does not that the Lord would direct the possession amassed horrible pit, out of the miry proof their article or advertisement. "To the chief musician, even him in knowing the short- would only be vain (v. 6). In clay, and set my feet upon a to Jeduthun, A Psalm of PRODUCTION 6) Articles and advertisements ness of life (vs. 4-5). view of life's brevity, David rock, and established my Ms. Chloe Buckley received past the stated deadlines David." Jeduthun was a The earnest prayer of submitted to the Lord, his goings. And He hath put a Mrs. Shirley Gray will be held over for the next publi- choir director associated David reminds me of Psalm only source of hope (v. 7). new song in my mouth, Mrs. Millie Ferguson cation if applicable. with Israel's worship, one 7) We will not be held responsi- 90:3-6, 12 as it relates of Because of his distress even praise unto our God: PHOTOGRAPHER ble for pictures that are not claimed who was appointed by David man's brevity for they read: resulting from sins, David many shall see it, and fear, after two (2) weeks. Pictures held in the ministry of music (I Mr. Floyd Ferguson "Thou turnest man to petitioned the Lord to cease and shall trust in the LORD." Mrs. Constance Cannon after two (2) weeks are subject to Chronicles 16:41; 25:1-3). Mr. Frank A. Lott disposal. destruction; and sayest, from chastening him (vs. 8- 8) Advertisement positioning Other music directors asso- Return, ye children of men. 9). David prayed earnestly May God Bless! Ms. Chloe Buckley ciated with Israel's worship based on a first-come basis. For a thousand years in thy that the Lord would remove ADVISORY BOARD Positioning can be guaranteed for ministry were Asaph and 15% over total cost. sight are but as yesterday His chastening from him. Dr. George Willis, Chairman Credo of The Black Press Dr. C.C. Russeau, Co-Chair The Black Press believes that America Dr. Gwen Clark, Co-Chair can best lead the world away from Dr. Thalia Matherson, Secretary racial and national antagonisms when Mrs. LaWanda Durham Mitchell it accords to every person, regardless Integrated Inequality: A Tale of Two Americas, Part 1 Mrs. Delia Lyons Dr. Ruth Wyrick - Mrs. of race, color or creed, full human and Opal Jones Mrs. Shirley Fridia - -Dr. Alfred legal rights. Hating no person, fearing Roberts - Mrs. Ruth Harris - Mrs. Sharon H. no person, the Black Press strives to Black president. Much has economic equality, educa- of two Americas” — one Cornell - Mrs. Alvastine Carr help every person in the firm belief Mrs. Barbara Sweet Williams that all are hurt as long as anyone is changed in 50 years. tional opportunity and pari- where the rich are surging Ms. Joan Fowler, Mrs. Bobbie Foster We now see a fair number ty, and civil rights. However, ahead while the average held back. of successful Blacks hailed as instead of fighting against American is getting Editorial Board: Chairman - Ms. Chloe Buckley; Vice Chairman - Mrs. examples of the progress employment discrimination squeezed out — again. Shirley Gray; Consultant - Mrs. Dorothy Lee; Consultant - Ms. Peggy and possibilities that define or a $2 minimum wage, we Further Blacks and Walker; Consultant - Mr. Thomas Wattley; Consultant - Dr. Thalia American democracy. Most now fight for job training Hispanics are faring even Matherson; Consultant - Ms. Joan Fowler; Consultant - Dr. Alfred of the legal impediments and wage equity. Instead of worse. The findings from Roberts; and Consultant - Mrs. Ester Davis preventing African calling for school segrega- the 2013 State of Black Americans from learning, tion to end, we now demand America, Redeem the earning and living where an end to disparities in edu- Dream: Jobs Rebuild they want have been cational investment. Instead America make that painfully HOROSCOPES Marc Morial removed. Unfortunately, of calling for meaningful civil clear. NNPA Columnist these apparent indicators of rights legislation, we now America is at a critical April 11 - 17 improvement cannot lead us fight to preserve voting juncture. If we are to contin- ARIES thing valuable to you, and you’ll be “Our nation is moving to conclude that Blacks in rights and affirmative action ue on the road to full eco- nomic recovery, every When you are guided by spirit, very glad about what you receive. towards two societies, one America have overcome. A — those very rights for you’ll find that you are working, liv- Possibilities seem endless this black, one white – separate veneer of progress cannot which our ancestors fought American needs access to ing, and breathing in tune with the week, and you’ll want to refresh and unequal.” remove the stains of and died. jobs with a living wage and universe. What a great feeling! your outlook about a particular inequality that still exist in This week, the National good benefits. Every child You’ll be a source of peace and project that suddenly looks lucra- –1967 Kerner Commission our country. As we simulta- Urban League will release deserves access to the best blessings for all that you encounter tive again. neously commemorate the the 37th edition of the State schools, the best teachers this week. 150th anniversary of the of Black America report, and the best education in Soul Affirmation: The sunlight of In 1963, more than a Soul Affirmation: Time is the great- my spirit shines in the land beyond quarter-million people gath- Emancipation Proclamation which takes a 50-year retro- the world. Without that est peacemaker of them all. the horizon. ered in Washington, D.C. for and the 50th anniversary of spective look at economic commitment, we will contin- Lucky Numbers: 12, 17, 22 Lucky Numbers: 13, 36, 52 the historic Great March for the March on Washington, and educational equality in ue to see America, as the Jobs and Freedom. This was we are still on the march for America. I have seen the 1967 Kerner Commission TAURUS SCORPIO economic and social equali- findings and studied them, put it, “moving towards two Remember that you are an intense- The possibility exists that you’ve a watershed moment in ly physical sign, and you need to temporarily overlooked a powerful American history, giving ty. and I am more convinced societies…separate and unequal.” move your body in order to relax. way of increasing your income. Still unprecedented voice to the The battlefield may look than ever that there remains Take a walk, go for a swim, play ten- your mind and let your spirit guide hardships facing Blacks as different, but the most much for us to do. But persistent problems nis, or scrub that kitchen floor. you toward a perfect solution to a they sought a fair shot at an pressing demands of today As I pointed out in a require sustainable solu- However you choose to move, vexing situation. elusive dream. In 2013, mirror the ones faced by recent appearance on CNN, tions. This week, we will you’ll liberate your spirit and relax those gathered in the so-called housing begin to move that conver- at the same time. Get going! Soul Affirmation: I am willing to America witnessed the sec- make changes in my life. ond inauguration of our first Washington, D.C. on that “recovery” clearly demon- sation forward. August afternoon in 1963: strates that we are in “a tale Soul Affirmation: A week of rejoic- Lucky Numbers: 20, 21, 24 ing is upon me. I celebrate. Lucky Numbers: 2, 40, 45 SAGITTARIUS Personal finance stays in focus this GEMINI week, and you’ll be looking at new It’s a week tailor-made for your ways of Blackonomics:Money Talk Falls on Deaf Ears energies, so get out there and let creating and managing wealth. If every perfect moment flow toward you keep your mind open to the balcony at the New York Stock made by everyone else except ing. And then we must act upon you. You’ve got an abundance of flow of abundance, you’re sure to Exchange always clap at the end Black folks. It is obvious they their messages of power, lever- pleasant feelings why not spread be happily surprised this week. of the trading day – regardless are not listening to their money, age, and reciprocity. them around? of a loss or a gain? In 2001, and even more obvious that You know, if Philadelphia sus- Soul Affirmation: This week I find immediately following the they are certainly not listening tains the Million Dollar Black Soul Affirmation: I will ask joy to joy in the gifts that life has already marry me. given me. World Trade Center tragedy, the to folks like me. Spending campaign, the impe- Lucky Numbers: 1, 8, 14 Lucky Numbers: 28, 37, 44 call went out to the American My hope is that they and tus and catalytic effects from public to spend more money; other Black consumers will lis- that city alone would demon- CANCER CAPRICORN and then President George W. ten to Brother Norm Bond, strate the strength and benefits Success is a series of small steps. Lots of love and good vibrations are Bush called for a spending cam- Chairman of the National of recycling Black dollars like no The baby steps you take each week in the air this week. You’ll be By James Clingman paign with the $600 “advance Alliance of Market Developers, other movement has done. toward your dream will move you whole-heartedly open to a propos- NNPA Columnist tax refund” checks. and Sister Sara Lomax-Reese, Philadelphia alone, with its closer and closer to your vision. al that involves something very Consumption comprises two- President and General Manager tremendous number of Black Keep taking those little steps and important to you. Keep your energy thirds of our Gross Domestic of 900AM (WURD), as they have businesses, associations, con- expect to hear some good news constructive and positive. Surely you’ve heard the say- about a big project. ing, “Money Talks.” But, have Product (GDP); the more we kicked off the Million Dollar sumers, its history with Richard Black Spending Power Allen, the Philadelphia Plan, Soul Affirmation: I give my busy you ever wondered what is said spend the higher it goes. Black Soul Affirmation: Communication is brain a rest from worrying this about Black money? Obviously, dollars play a significant role in Campaign in Philadelphia. In Leon Sullivan, Ed Robinson, and a skeleton key that fits many doors. week. understanding its power and that scenario since we consume conjunction with the Philly Kenneth Bridges’ MATAH Lucky Numbers: 5, 7, 10 Lucky Numbers: 16, 48, 51 the role it plays in this economy, much more than we produce. movement, Claud Anderson, Network, Kenny gamble, Walter money speaks loudly and clear- But, since we already know author of Powernomics, and Lomax, anchored by WURD LEO AQUARIUS ly, and Black money speaks what our dollars are saying to Bob Law, venerable radio talk Radio, could serve as the model Expect some surprises this week. This week’s vibration seems to have even louder. But what does it everyone else, let’s see what show host and community of how to get Black dollars to You’ll be very happy about at least only a single point for you, and that Black dollars are saying to Black activist, are conducting forums make some sense. I trust and one of them. Stay flexible and you’ll is to get out and have some fun say? be in the right place at the right with friends. You could use the We know from past experi- people. titled, “Where is the money pray you will support this move- There is a great deal of it in going?” which deal with turning ment. moment, every moment. You’ll relaxation, so leave your chores ence, when we have grievances, want to celebrate at home tonight. undone and go have a good time! if we resort to economic retalia- the hands of brothers and sis- Black spending into real power. Yes, money talks, and Black tion we can get things done. ters who seem to have plugs in The commitment being asked of money talks even more and Soul Affirmation: All that I need is Soul Affirmation: True friendship is Why? Because Black money their ears, unable to hear what individual Black consumers is to much louder. Black money is within me. a mirror into which I look to see the speaks loudest when it is under their money is saying. I see spend at minimum of $20 per talking and saying positive Lucky Numbers: 20, 34, 45 beauty of my inner self duress. One trillion dollars can some in the Hip-Hop crowd week at a Black-owned busi- things to White-owned busi- Lucky Numbers: 9, 13, 30 get pretty loud and boisterous, doing voting summits but not ness. nesses, Asian-owned business- VIRGO economic summits, despite Do you think you can do es, Indian-owned businesses, A burst of enthusiasm will carry you PISCES and those who are getting the through the early part of the work Don’t underestimate the power of lion’s share of it right now pay their collective worth of billions that? and the many others that Black of dollars. I see many of our I think it’s the least we can consumers support. But, most week, and with a positive outlook, persuasion. Continue to persevere close attention to what it is say- you’ll be very happy with what and stay adamant with your ideas ing. They sit up and take notice Black athletes and entertainers do, and we must spread this of the time Black money is only spending rather than investing movement across the country. saying “Good-bye!” to Black you’ve accomplished at the end of and pursuit. The universe is bal- when we resort to withholding the week. Have a heap of fun! anced, so your efforts will pay off. our money from their coffers. in their own brothers’ and sis- Our dollars speak volumes of people. Let’s use the new Learn to positively distract yourself Just look back in history and you ters’ businesses. And I see mil- positive words but mostly to “Philadelphia Plan” to start a Soul Affirmation: The grandeur of as you wait and continue to let your can see what I mean. lions of everyday brothers and businesses other than those new relationship with our dol- my presence reflects the sunshine enthusiasm rise about all negative The only language that gets sisters spending their share of owned by Blacks. Our dollars lars by reintroducing ourselves of my soul. feelings. things done in this country is our $1 trillion haphazardly, aim- also speak loudly – we just need to our own money. Contact Lucky Numbers: 4, 37, 53 the money language. Why do lessly, and unashamedly on the to listen more closely and Norm Bond at norm@norm- Soul Affirmation: I enjoy whatever baubles, bangles, and beads understand what they are say- bond.com. LIBRA life brings me this week. you think those folks on that An older female may extend some- Lucky Numbers: 1, 15, 30 April 11 - 17, 2013 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 4A Greenville Avenue Church of Christ CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1013 S. Greenville Ave Richardson, Texas 75081 APRIL 2013 THE LINCOLN HIGH P: 972-644-2335 F: 972-644-9347 SCHOOL DALLAS ALUM- Join Us For TOP LADIES OF NI ASSOCIATION Annual Missionary DISTINCTION INC. - Day DALLAS CHAPTER The Lincoln High Sunday, April 21, Invites you to attend School Dallas Alumni 2013 our 32nd Annual Juanita Association will meet on 10:45 AM M. Johns Scholarship Minister S.T. Gibbs, III April 20, 2013 at 12:00 Associate Ministers: •John Bradshaw •Ben Luncheon noon. Location: St. Dr. Doris Y. Myers • Patrick Worthey Elders: Harlee Saturday, April 20, Glover •Fred Green • Raymond Hart Phillips Episcopal School Williamson, Guest • David Phillips, Jr. 2013 & Community Center. Speaker • Johnnie Rodgers, Sr. 11 a.m. 1600 Pennsylvania First Lady of the Eight SCHEDULE OF SERVICES Embassy Suites Avenue - Dallas, Texas. Episcopal District Sunday Morning Worship 8:00 a.m. Dallas- Park Central For information please Bible Class 9:45 a.m. 13131 North Central Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. call 214-708-5333 or Cedar Crest CME Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Expressway 214-376-8428. Cathedral Church Wednesday Dallas Texas 75243 Prayer Service 7:00 p.m. 1616 E. Illinois Av. Bible Class 7:30 p.m. For tickets, contact Dallas, TX 75216 Thursday Edna Faggette -214 CEDAR CREST CME Rev. Van C. Williams, Bible Class 11:00 a.m. 418-7564 CATHEDRAL CHURCH Pastor Credo of The Black Press The Black Press believes that America can best lead the world away from racial nEWS yOU oUGHT tO KNOW and national antagonisms when it accords to every OFFICIALS: AT LEAST 14 (AP) -- Chrysler is recalling "Estoy orgulloso de hacer person, regardless of race, HURT IN TEXAS STABBING about 30,000 small SUVs esto", dijo Sam Moore, la mitad (AP) - Officials say at least 14 because a faulty hose inside del dúo Sam & Dave alma, color or creed, full human people have been wounded in the gas tank can cause them to conocido por el hit "Hold On, and legal rights. Hating no a stabbing attack at Houston- run out of fuel. estoy viniendo". person, fearing no person, area college campus. The recall affects Jeep Artista William Bell dijo que the Black Press strives to The Harris County Sheriff's Patriot and Jeep Compass four- el concierto reafirma años de help every person in the firm department confirmed at least wheel-drive vehicles from the duro trabajo que comenzó en belief that all are hurt as long 14 people were wounded in 2012 model year. If they run la década de 1960 cuando se as anyone is held back. the attack Tuesday on the Lone out of gas, the engines can creó Stax Records en Memphis, Star Community College stall. Tennessee, y la etiqueta de System's campus in Cypress. Chrysler says it's aware of puesto hacia fuera un soul y R Authorities say at least four one crash but no injuries or & B hit tras otro durante más of those injured were taken by fires due to the problem. de una década. Él dijo que iba a medical helicopter to hospitals The company says the SUVs realizar uno de sus éxitos, "que in critical condition. Cy-Fair have saddle-style gas tanks no se pierda su agua". Volunteer Fire Department that go around the rear drive Concierto del martes es el ST. JOHN spokesman Robert Rasa says shaft. Fuel is pumped from one día 10 en el "en el rendimiento several patients refused treat- side of the tank to the other en la Casa Blanca" serie. MISSIONARY ment at the scene and all the through a hose. But Chrysler Artistas programados incluyen BAPTIST CHURCH wounds were consistent with says some of the hoses weren't Alabama Shakes, Steve Rev. Todd M. Atkins, Pastor stabbing. formed right in manufacturing, Cropper, Al Green, Ben Harper, 2600 S. Marsalis Ave •Dallas, TX Harris County Sheriff's and they can stop the flow of Queen Latifah, Cyndi Lauper, 75216 •214-375-4876 Office spokesman Thomas gas. Ledet Joshua, Charlie Gilliland says authorities don't Dealers will replace the Musselwhite, Staples Mavis, believe a second suspect was hoses free of charge. Owners Justin Timberlake, Bell y involved. Lone Star had earlier will be notified starting next Moore, con Booker T. Jones posted an alert on its website month. como director musical y direc- warning of two armed sus- tor de orquesta. pects. SPANISH El programa saldrá al aire el WHITE HOUSE CELEBRATES próximo martes en las esta- THE SOUNDS OF MEMPHIS OFFICIALS: Al menos 14 ciones de PBS a nivel nacional. SOUL heridos en TEXAS puñaladas También se transmitirá en una (AP) -- A White House cele- (AP) - Las autoridades dicen fecha posterior a través de la Services bration Tuesday night of que al menos 14 personas han Red de American Forces para Sunday 11:00 a.m. Memphis soul music is an affir- resultado heridas en un ataque los miembros del servicio y Sunday School 9:15 a.m. mation of the decades of hard punzante en el campus de la civiles del Departamento de Wed. 12:00 p.m. Bible Study work that went into making it a universidad del área de Defensa en lugares de todo el Wed 7:00 p.m. Bible Study classic American music sound, Houston. mundo. said some of the artists tapped El departamento del Sheriff CHRYSLER RECUERDA “Come and Experience God’s to perform. del Condado de Harris confir- 30.000 SUVS PARA PROBLE- Love for YOU Each Sunday” "I'm proud to do this," said mó al menos 14 personas MAS DE TANQUE DE COM- Sam Moore, half of the Sam & resultaron heridas en el ataque BUSTIBLE Dave soul duo, known for the en el campus Martes el Lone (AP) - Chrysler está retirando Rick Warren’s Son hit "Hold On, I'm Comin." Star College System comuni- del mercado unos 30.000 Artist William Bell said the tario en Cypress. todoterrenos pequeños Commits Suicide concert reaffirms years of hard Las autoridades dicen que al porque una manguera defectu- work that began in the early menos cuatro de los heridos osa dentro del tanque de gas The youngest son of 1960s when Stax Records was fueron trasladados en puede hacer que se quede sin prominent US evangelical created in Memphis, Tenn., helicóptero médico a los hospi- combustible. preacher Rick Warren has and the label cranked out one tales en estado crítico. Cy-Fair El retiro del mercado afecta committed suicide after a soul and R&B hit after another Volunteer Fire Department Jeep Patriot y Jeep Compass long struggle with mental for more than a decade. He portavoz Robert dice Rasa var- tracción en las cuatro ruedas said he would perform one of ios pacientes rechazaron el vehículos del año modelo illness, the pastor's church his hits, "You Don't Miss Your tratamiento en el lugar y todas 2012. Si se acaba la gasolina, said Saturday. Water." las heridas eran compatibles los motores pueden detener. Matthew Warren, 27, Tuesday's concert is the con puñaladas. Chrysler dice que es con- died on Friday, April 5, 10th in the "In Performance at Oficina del Sheriff del sciente de un accidente, pero 2013, following years of the White House" series. Condado de Harris portavoz no hubo heridos o incendios battling depression, a state- Scheduled performers include Thomas Gilliland dijo que las debido a este problema. ment from the Saddleback Alabama Shakes, Steve autoridades no creen que un La compañía dice que los Valley Community Church Cropper, Al Green, Ben Harper, segundo sospechoso estaba SUV tienen un estilo de silla de said. Queen Latifah, Cyndi Lauper, implicado. Lone Star había montar tanques de gas que The statement paid trib- Joshua Ledet, Charlie publicado antes un aviso en su giran alrededor del eje de trac- Musselwhite, Mavis Staples, sitio web advertencia de dos ción trasera. El combustible se ute to Matthew Warren as Justin Timberlake, Bell and sospechosos armados. bombea desde un lado del "an incredibly kind, gentle Moore, with Booker T. Jones as LA CASA BLANCA CELEBRA tanque al otro a través de una and compassionate young music director and band leader. LOS SONIDOS DE MEMPHIS manguera. Pero Chrysler dice man whose sweet spirit was The program is scheduled to SOUL que algunos de los tubos no se encouragement and com- air next Tuesday on PBS sta- (AP) - Una celebración de la formaron derecho en la fabri- fort to many." tions nationwide. It will also be Casa Blanca la noche del cación, y se puede detener el In a letter to Saddleback broadcast at a later date over martes de la música soul de flujo de gas. staff from Rick Warren, the American Forces Network Memphis es una afirmación de Los concesionarios sustituir which was released by the for service members and civil- las décadas de duro trabajo las mangueras de forma gratui- church, the pastor said his ians at Defense Department que iba a hacer un sonido clási- ta. Los propietarios serán noti- locations worldwide. co de la música esta- ficados a partir del mes que son had taken his life after CHRYSLER RECALLS 30,000 dounidense, dijo que algunos viene. suffering "a momentary SUVS FOR FUEL TANK PROB- de los artistas aprovechar para wave of despair at his The National Council of Negro Women, LEMS realizar. home." Inc. Minnie H. 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African American organizations ask Greater New Zion Baptist Church 2210 Pine Street Dallas, Tx 75215 for budget restoration •(214) 421-4119 •Email: [email protected] Services: By AKWASI EVANS financial aid programs. He with the Obama administra- TPA said as tuition continues to go tion to discuss whether the Bible Study up it is imperative to fully state and the administration • Tuesdays 11:00am Considering the expanding fund grant programs for low can find common ground. The • Wednesdays 7:00pm economic success of the state income and rural students. letter indicated that everyone of Texas, African American Dr. Robert Flucker, execu- knows Texas has an unusually • Sunday School 9:30 interest groups from the civil tive director of the Texas large number of persons Rev. Joe S. Patterson, Pastor • Worship Service 11:00am rights, business and educa- Association of Black without health care. It said tion communities are speak- Personnel in Higher whether we like it or not we ing with one voice in their Education said his 600 will be paying federal taxes in request that the Texas House statewide members are the future. of Representatives fully adamant about public educa- Bledsoe bemoaned the fact restore the prior $5.4 billion tion. Flucker accused the leg- that Texas has the largest "A Church of Christ in the Heart of Dallas with Dallas at Heart" cut from public education in islature of taking baby steps number of uninsured people 2134 Cedar Crest Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75203-4316 •(214) 943-1340 • Fax (214) 941-3305 addition to adjusting for infla- toward funding public educa- in the country. Texas ranks tion and rapidly growing stu- tion. 49th of 50 states in educating Sunday dent enrollment. Considering Jim Wyatt of the Texas the public. He said when KHVN (970 A M Radio) the Lone Star State's econom- Association of Chambers of Perry refused to accept the 8:00 a.m. ic prowess, these organiza- Commerce said his 22 federal CHIPS money the Bible Class tions also believe that Texas statewide chapters with over resources went to other 8:45 a.m. can afford to accept the 10,000 members advocate for states. "Texas is in a danger- Jonathan W. Morrison Children Worship Medicaid expansion that millions of African American ous place today," Bledsoe Ministering Evangelist 10:00 a.m. would create healthier com- entrepreneurs and citizens believes. As our entire nation Worship Service munities across Texas. The who seek greater inclusion in is embroiled in economic dif- 10:00 a.m. groups united for education our state's economic and ficulties, the primary reason "All services are interpreted for the Deaf" and health are Texas NAACP, educational opportunities. that separates Texans from Texas Association of Black They believe it is critical that other folks is that Texans are Personnel in Higher businesses have an educated threatened with a future with Education, Austin Area Urban workforce to enhance our an unskilled workforce. He League, Texas Association of growth locally. Wyatt said called the discrepancies in African American Chamber of Texas does not want to educational opportunity Commerce, and Texas address African American "incredible." Publishers Association. community needs. Bledsoe contends the legis- Leaders from these organiza- "The state legislature has lature seems to continue to tions held a press conference cut $5.4 billion from public give advantages to those who on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in school funding," Dr. Julian already have advantages the Speakers Committee Herlig said. He said the state while ignoring those who Room in the Texas Capitol to has seen no improvement in have always been forced to explain why these issues are African American SAT and accept less. He said many of vital importance for the ACT scores. Herlig stated the small and predominantly African American community obvious when he said the minority schools don't even and all of Texas. state needs world-class pro- meet the state's requirement Yannis Banks of the Texas grams to educate the work- that they provide college NAACP said the Texas legisla- force of the future. He recom- credit classes. He said the ture has not gone far enough mended the state return to Texas NAACP would be in finding the necessary fund- tracking students. watching closely how the ing to improve the state sta- Texas NAACP President, governor and Legislature tus as one of the nation's low- Gary Bledsoe said his organi- respond to determine est performing states. Banks zation recently sent a letter to whether or not the results of said the legislature also has Gov. Rick Perry asking him to their actions necessitate the failed to restore funding to commission a committee to organization going to the fed- full day pre-K and the state go to Washington to meet eral government for redress. BRANDON T. 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The parents of urges, restful sleep and You Dr. Prince", a tribute nation's ability to remain these students must also be crucial prevention. to a prominent doctor in competitive globally in that involved because encourage- Exercise is medicine. South Dallas, now retired, particular discipline. ment at home is extremely According to a recent crucial. Versus refilling your medi- who I credit with saving study by the Council Blacks, A recent bill that I intro- cine cabinet with pills, try my life. I am convinced Hispanics and Native duced in Congress, the STEM honoring " Earth Day" that if Dr. Prince had put Americans earned 13 percent Opportunity Act, is designed this year with an urge to me on pills in my twen- of all engineering bachelor's to decrease the hurdles faced exercise and participate. ties, I would be a 'basket By Congresswoman Eddie degrees from American uni- by minorities and women Bernice Johnson versities and colleges in 2009. who want to study and pur- I am constantly asked case' today, if in existence Women earned about 18 per- sue careers in science, tech- about my exercise rou- at all. The number of African cent of those degrees that nology, engineering and American, Hispanic, Native tine. "How do you get it Exercise your right to year. math. done everyday?" It is "remain sane" while lov- American and women stu- The overwhelming per- In Dallas there are a num- BY MRS. ESTER DAVIS, EDTV dents that pursue careers in quite frankly a ritual, and ing life and stay tuned for centage of the nearly 8,000 ber of groups that are Remember libido? It's science, technology, engi- doctoral degrees awarded in addressing the crisis in edu- the motto is "wherever I next week's article honor- neering and math (STEM) in 2009 went to students who cation. One of them is the not just for sex anymore. am". Over the years, I ing earth day. Ok? this country is woefully inad- were not U.S citizens, the Coalition for an Accountable However, it is a sexy thing have written about exer- Thanks. equate. Council found. Women only System of Education (CASE). to do at any age. So, what Young men have got to received eleven percent of It is led by Dr. Roscoe Smith, understand that not every- the engineering degrees that an educator and former one who graduates from col- year while Blacks, Hispanics Director of my Dallas lege will become a member and Native Americans Congressional office. of the National Basketball received just four percent of CASE and its members Association or the National the degrees. realize the need for training Football League. Young A degree in engineering, in science, mathematics, women must understand for instance, offers a bright engineering and technology. that not all of them will future for those students They are doing all that they become mega-stars in the who pursue the discipline. An can to remedy the situation entertainment and music abundance of the chief exec- that confronts us. It will take industries like Jennifer utive officers of major corpo- all of their efforts and the Hudson or Beyonce. rations in this country have efforts of others to prepare Data compiled by the degrees in engineering. the children of today to National Action Council for Children, prior to begin- become the leaders of Minorities in Engineering, a ning kindergarten, must be tomorrow. yOUNG PROFESSIONAL 96-Year-old Runner and her 60-Year-old Daughter/ AP Photo UNDER 50 Ms. Alma Martell is the Senior Academic Advisor at Dallas Area STEM Professionals Honored Richland Collegiate High School. She previously served as Academic Advisor at El Centro College. Even before completing her Bachelor of Applied Arts & during 2013 Women's History Month Sciences at the University of N. Texas in 2005, Alma had a particular interest in working with young people. Continued from Page Her parents are Jewel ate of Bishop College, Ms. Martell is continuing to pursue her Masters in Social Work at the University of Texas Arlington. She is a member 1A - Dr. Steele states," and Betty Manzay. she attended of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority. In my role as a psychol- Dr. Melanie Belt: A medical school at the A first generation college graduate herself, Alma has ogist, I am afforded the Kimble High School University of North counseled countless students and their families who are opportunity to merge Salutatorian graduate, Texas Health Science considering college for the first time. Raised in Oak Cliff, both domains of sci- she attended Xavier Center, and completed she can be found even now, many a Saturday morning ence and arts as I use University majoring in post-graduate training assisting her mother, manager of the Holy Cross Clothing scientific findings to Biology and Chemistry. at Detroit Osteopathic Co-Op. There she dispenses information and encourage- ment to parents and students preparing to enter the facilitate the therapeu- Accepted into the Hospital. Captain tic process, which is an University of Texas Ms. Alma Martell daunting world of college for the first time. Ballom has practiced art form. I find it deeply Medical School at medicine for nine years rewarding to help peo- Houston, her goal and currently serves as ple who are faced with was to become a gener- the Regional Medical New book explores progression life's challenges." al surgeon. After med- Director for the South Considering the many ical school and a year at Central Region oversee- of African American rights people who have Tulane/Charity ing the Health Services As recently as 40 years of the African American school. She received her impacted her education Hospital, Melanie of 16 federal prisons ago, an African American community from the begin- bachelor's degree from and career choice, she underwent a career and 44,000 inmates. president seemed impossi- ning of the country to the Dallas Baptist University and ble in America. But in 2008, election of President her master's from Southern recognizes her mother, change completing her She remembers, "My when Barack Obama was Obama. University in Baton Rouge. a registered nurse the residency in exposure to the sci- sworn in as the American Published by Tate She enjoys music and read- most. Her parents are Obstetrics/Gynecology ences occurred early in head of state, the long road Publishing and Enterprises, ing, and recently founded Judge Cleophus Steele at Texas Tech childhood and I was for civil rights seemed to at the book is available the nonprofit organization and mother Sharon University. Dr. Belt greatly influenced by last have reached its end. through bookstores nation- YesIamABeliever, giving her Steele. Jennifer Manzay, joined Austin Regional Now, in her new book, wide, from the publisher at the opportunity to serve the my father, Dr. Jesse W. "Yes We Can!" a compre- www.tatepublishing.com/b community. Engineer Clinic, a multi-specialty Jones, a chemistry pro- hensive chronicle of the ookstore, or by visiting bar- For more information, Graduate of the group in Austin, Texas. fessor. Mom and Dad struggle for civil rights in nesandnoble.com or ama- please contact Chris Coffey, Booker T. Washington Currently she is the fostered in me the thirst America, Dallas author zon.com. Marketing Representative, High School for the managing partner of for knowledge and the Phelesha Hamilton explores Hamilton is a native of at (888) 361-9473 or send Performing Arts where the South OB/GYN belief that I could the reasons behind Dallas, Texas, and resides an email to America's fight for equal there. She is a graduate of [email protected] she studied the cello office managing 7 accomplish whatever I rights and the progression Justin Ford Kimball High m. and piano, Jennifer physicians and 30 set out to do if I focused received her BS in employees. Melanie and worked hard for it. Chemical Engineering knew very early in life I received a chemistry from Florida A&M and she wanted to become set for my 9th birthday, is currently pursuing a a physician. Science was and that probably was Masters in Systems always very interesting the impetus for me pur- Engineering from SMU. to her and the science suing the study of Our honoree joined Bell fair was her favorite chemistry. " Dr. Ballom Hellicopter in 2006 time of the school year; thanks God and her par- after twelve years as a it was her moment to ents Dr. Jesse Jones and Process Engineer at shine. Dr. Belt has stat- Mrs. Labelle Jones for Texas Instruments. ed, "I want African helping her get to this Jennifer remarks," I American kids to really place in life. chose engineering consider medicine and Program Chairperson, because I enjoy math fields in sciences Diane Wright Jones and science and have because it is so reward- served as Mistress of always been curious ing in the end. I want Ceremonies as we about how things work. them to know that they "Celebrated Women in Engineering allows me can do it." Her parents Science, Technology, to use my creative and are Attorney James and Engineering, and technical background to Mrs. Mollie Belt to Mathematics." help come up with reso- whom she is thankful President Mary Luckey lutions to problems. I for their support thanked the supporters was motivated by Mae because without it she and guest speaker for Jemison who holds a could not have accom- the event, Sophia degree in Chemical plished her goals. Strother. The Dancing Engineering and Capt. Dr. TeCora Divas and Dudes, a became a doctor and Ballom is a board certi- dancing group of sen- astronaut. She is an fied osteopathic family iors from Thurgood inspiration because she physician currently Marshall Recreation was able to succeed in serving as a Captain in Center brought the fields that are largely the United States Public entertainment. dominated by males." Health Service. A gradu- Visit us online at www.dallasposttrib.com