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^^^^^^^^pportunity Newsj Inc. SERVING PLANO, DALLAS, RICHARDSON, GARLAND, ALLEN, MCKINNEY AND MESQUITE Volume XI, Number XXI " 9io r t fi "D a [ [ a s ' W e e f^C y "Paper of Choice May 123-May29, 2002 High Rate of Violence Hamilton Park Cleanup By:Felicia Coleman dents. Eugene Tinner has been a asked by Mayor Miller to desig Reported Against On Saturday, May 18 Mayor resident of Hamilton Park at nate a particular area and help Laura Miller, Councilman Allan Hoblitzelle Drive for over 45 the areas that is most in need of Walne, Network Planning years. "I think the cleanup is a improvements and cleanup. Kenyan Women Committee of Hamilton Park nice commimity thing", he said. Councilman Allan Walne said, (Randy Peaches and wife, Renay (Special to the NNPA)—A The report categorises the "I personally haven't violated the "Hamilton Park is a aging neigh Tiimer, Cedric Haynes, Freida code enforcement. I'm straight borhood with an older group of On the Homefront: shocking new report finds that forms of violence women are Stoutenboro, Shirely Tarpley, with the community and my people. We had to come to the Hano Rcpertorj"Theatre artistic direc ahnost 25 per cent of women in subjected to as physical, emo Martha Foxall and Mrs. Elam), property is in compliance with area that had the most complaints tor Mali D. Fleisher has announced Nairobi are constant victims of tional, social and economic. Boy Scouts of America, members the code enforcement. I think the with neighbors calling in about the theater's productions for the 2002 gender-based violence. of First Baptist Church of season. They are: The U.N.-Habitat execu community cleanup is a nice code enforcement." Mr. Tirmer •"Some Enchanted E^-cning: The The findings were released tive director, Aima Tibaijuka, Hamilton Park, members of New community thing." said, " Allan Walne has done a lot Mt. Zion Baptist Church, volun Songs of Rodgers and Hammerstdn*' at a time when the Domestic who released the report, chal District 10 Councilman for the community. He is depend teers and residents of Hamilton June 6-29 Violence (Family Protection) lenged government depart Allan Walne and Mayor Laura able and concerned about the Park community community." Estelle •"Not About Nightingales" Jul>- 18 - Bill, is being discussed in ments dealing with security, gathered for a neigh Adams, a resident of Aug. 4 Parliament. the Judiciary and the City •"A Chorus line" Sept. S-29 borhood cleanup. Hamilton Park for •"Sleuth" Oct 17-Nov. 3 According to the report, at Council to worktowards im Volunteers began 41 years feels that • "Inspecting Carol" Dec. 4-22 least 400,000 women are con proving security in the city. mowing lawns, the cleanup is a stant victims of violence fi*om The report, she said, was removing sheds, great improvement. Ftv more informatioQ, group sales, relatives at home, colleagues at designed to support the devel trash and debris "The community reservations, or to subscribe, call 972- work, teachers and lecturers, opment of an effective citywide 8:00 a.m. Saturday contains mostly 422-7460. police and cotmcil askaris morning for senior citizens but crime prevention strategy in children are moving (guards)and street hoodlums. Nairobi. "Its audience is the Hamilton Park resi Lights! Camera! Fashion! The .\fric3n dents. back." national government, as well as American .Museum is seeking energetic The report, "Survivors Gregory Lyons, and enthusiastic children age's eight to Boy Scouts of Speak: A Snapshot Survey on theNairobi City Cotmcil, the executive director of America fi"om First 12 uho are interested in having fiin at Violence Against Women in police, the judiciary and civil the Museum's innovative summer Network Planning Baptist Church of camp. The African .American Museum Nairobi," was released by the society organizations that pro for Hamilton Park, Hamilton Park vol Camp is sponsored in part by Read for United Nations Human mote women's safety." grew up and lived in unteered cleaning Texas and the Warrior Group. For Settlements Program (U.N.- Nairobi Deputy Mayor Joe Hamilton Park for up yards on 20 years. Mr. Lyons, information, call Bridgene Doiuldson Habitat) in Gigiri. Aketch and the town clerk, Saturday. Richard at 214-565-9026, ext. 314. who currently resides Harkey, Scout Commissioned by the Godfirey Mate, who sat through Mayor laura AfiUer luith Gregory Lyons in Richardson, decid Master and a mem U.N. agency and conducted by the release of the report, were lie Unhienhj- of Texas at Dallas b ed to come back and give to the Miller encouraged residents to ber of First Bapust Church of sponsoring a free eight-w^ck program women's organizations, it had at pains to explain what the community because God led him continue to call City Hall when Hamilton Park for 15 years said, for eligible children ages h to S with been focused on the safety and council would do about the to give back to tlic community. ever ihey have complaints about "I came to vokmteer because its a moderate Irnifimfr tpupsbrocnti ibH security of Nairobi residents. findings. "TVd years ago, I stru^ed with code enforcement. M«;K»r Miller good service project and its good wmuner at Harrington Hlenientar>' It reveals that security Mate said, "We didn't what God wanted me to do. God said," One of the most important for the commimity." Frank Bev School in Piano. This research study gave me the vision of what to do guards (council askaris) know it existed but we are not things about Dallas is neighbor erly, Outdoor Chairperson and a &mded by the National insdlutes of for Hamilton Park. I am deter Health will investigate the clinical demand sexual favors from disputing this report. Some of hoods and keeping our neighbor member is First Baptist Church mined to get things done in hoods clean. The one who calls of Hamilton Park said, "Its a effectiveness of Fast ForWord, other street vendors in exchange for the yoimger guards are HIV- Hamilton Park and I'm deter City Hall, will be the one who get good way to give back to the ramputei^assisted language inten'cn- ft-eedom. positive. We want to check don, and traditional therapy. I-or infor mined to make sure that God's the clean up." Mayor Miller community and be involved in mation contact .'VUcia Wanck, profea In one accoimt, a woman tells those cells and see what hap will is done", Mr. Lyons said. assured residents of Hamilton the community and teach the supenisor, at 214-905-3024 or by e- of threats from the guards that they pens there. The Hamilton Park is a comtnunity Park that it's number one on the boys about being good citizens." mail at alicia-wand;^ utdallas.edu. would make sure she shared a staff needs to be retrained that originated 48 years ago with list for needs for next year to have Carolyn King and her son Cory a few homes and masses of open cell with street boys if she to change their attitude." more money in the budget for have attended First Baptist New this faQ, Collin Coustv' rejected their sexual advances. land and fields. Today, Hamilton cleanup. Each coimcilman was See Hamilton Park page 2 Community College's "Project Park has many of its original resi Management Program" will offer a certified associate in project manage ment certification. The courses offered can be applied lon'ards die project management professional certificate, Taking the Politics Out of Politicians the college's associate's pf applied arts 1st Annual Roosevelt Johnson and science degree in management at By. James Clingman take the politics out of politicians. this kind of assessment regarding four-year uni\'ersides made possible Memorial Scholarship "The new Negro in politics, Black folks, because it is obvious politics, I know I am on the right through existing academic agree moreover, must not be a politi that our love for this "game of track. But our Elders such as ments. For information contact the cian. He must be a man." Those chance" will not change in the Woodson, Booker T Washington, management and dewlcqmient office GolfTournament are the words of our Elder, Carter near future. Marcus Garvey and a host of oth at 972-377-1702. G.Woodson, and far be it fi-om me Let's take the politics out of ers understood that Black people to change the meaning of his politicians because we need to get must first gain an economic The Dttemational library of Poetry is words but, since Brother Woodson positive things done for the broad foothold in this country, and then seeking poets fromth e Piano area, par^ wrote these words in 1930s, I base of Black people in our local the political gains would be much ticulariy beginners, are welcome to try would add, "She must be a districts and on the national front, easier to attain. to win their share of o^-er 250 prizes. woman." Since voting is appropri and if Black people are mere As Walters cited, "The newest The deadline for the contest is Jul>' 31, ate in politics, I vote we take the politicians that will never happen. roster of Black elected officials 2002. The contest is open to ewryonc politics out of politicians. Politics If we gel the politics out of politi released by the Joint Center for and entrj- is free. To enter, send one gets in the way, especially as cians, maybe then we will elect Political Smdies shows that their orighial poem, any subject and any relates to Black politicians getting brothers and sisters who have number has grown to 9,040...a styk to: The International Library of things done for "the race," as backbone enough to stand up and Poelrv, Suite 19914, 1 Poetry Plaza, long way from the 1,500 Black Owings Mills, AiD 21117. The poem Woodson says in his timeless say, "I am not going to allow this officials counted in 1970...but it should be 20 lines or less, and die poet's work, "The Mis-Education of the position to contaminate and raises the question of the nature of name and addrtss should appear on Negro." destroy me, thereby, destroying the gains that have been made the top of the page. Entries must be I have seen Black politicians, my relationships with my people because of such growth." Those postmarked or sent m die Internet by in my neck of the woods and on and minimizing my effectiveness. I who have followed my writings are July 31,2002. You may also enter online the national scene, come aroimd will always do what is right, and if aware that I have asked that same u www.poctry.com. prior to every election seeking they vote me out of office for that, question for some time now. Thus, votes and saying exactiy what their so be it." with no disrespect intended, and Black constituents want to hear. Ron Walters, a convener of with much love and appreciation They go to the churches hoping to the recent State of the Black World for those Black men and women get an opportunity to speak after politicians who have done as INSIDE The Dallas Pan-Hellenic of the Y.M.C.A with the re conference in Atlanta and an and even during the service, and active participant in the 1972 Carter G. Woodson suggested, I Council and the Dallas Urban sponsibility of buildingY.M.C.A they show up at the oddest places Black Political Convention held in say, "It's time to take the politics On the Homefipont 1 League are sponsoring the 1st programs for young adults. Mr. making every attempt to gamer Gary, Ind., wrote an editorial out of politicians." Annual Roosevelt Johnson Johnson spent coimdess hours those precious votes. Win or lose, titied, "Tracking Black Elected The economic salvation of Community Spotlight • .2 Memorial Scholarship Golf building harmony among racial in many cases, we never see or Officials," in which he decried the Black people is not and has never Tournament on Saturday, Jime 1, groups in Dallas. Editoriak ' hear from them again, that is, "marginal" difference new Black been in politics. On the contrary, 2002 at the Cedar Crest Golf As an active leader of unless they decide to run for office officials will make. Brother Walters political salvation lies in econom Course begiiming at 11:00 a.m. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Capitol\^tch 3 again. Isn't that what White politi relates, "The political bodies in ics. After 40 years or so of chasitig Roosevelt Johnson was a Mr. Johnson served as Board cians do also? 1 have seen politi which they will operate have not the illusive butterfly called politi symbol of strength and dignity Chau-man of The Dallas Pan- Strategy ^ cians trying to get elected for the favored liberal public policies in cal power, only to attain political in Dallas. He led the Dallas Hellenic Council and Exec second or third time around, recit the past two decades. In fact, we influence. Black folks must now On The Move 4 Urban League as Executive utive Director of the National ing everything they did during know that institutional politics is (as we should have done a long Director for many years help Pan-Hellenic Cotmcil, Inc. their previous term, which most of marked by gradual change—if ago) make some drastic changes, Ethnic Notes 5 ing to shape individuals and All proceeds of the golf tourn the time amounts to little or noth there's any change at all—which is as Ron Walters has told us. A business leaders, as well as ament will go towards scholar ing, but promising even more this another reason for the younger good start would be with the hip time. All the while knowing they \^^ahiess 5 assuring equal opportunity in ships for college students. generation to continue to consider hop political movement as recent employment, education and All members of Greek cannot deliver half of what they more dynamic methods of achiev ly noted in "Savoy" magazine. You & Your Money 6 housing in this city. Prior to organizations are encouraged promise, some politicians contin ing their goals." Instead of, or at least in addition the Dallas Urban League, to attend and wear Greek para ue to mislead people into think Wallers is certainly politically to that, we must have a hip hop ing, "This time it will be differ Arts&Ent 7 Roosevelt served as a Program phernalia. astute, and I respect him tremen economic movement. While there Director and Branch Executive ent." The sad part about it is that dously. I also agree with him Around the Town 8 we fall for it every time. Yes, let's wholeheartedly. If he can make See Taking the Politics page 4
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i— itttttttt 1 Community Spotlight Hamilton Park Mr. Cole described the cleanup Obryan Hill, a resident of &om Page 1 as " Wonderful. One of he best Oak Cliff and employee of Dallas deals out here. We can do it more Brush Busters, a said, "It's real Hamilton Park Cleanup Church of Hamilton Park for 2 often if our city would take the nice and its a great deal. I feel years. Cory King, a 14 year old time to help. We want to keep good because I like helping people soon to be Eagle Scout felt that Hamilton Park clean and not to mendon the cleanup he had a responsibility of being a but it gets harder as we get with will help the atmosphere." Gregory Lyons has numerous goals for Hamilton Park develop ment. He wants to cre ate more activities for children at the Willie B. Johnson Recreation Center. "I want Hamilton Park to be a conservation district. I Middle - Councilman Allan W'alne, Gregory Lyons and Mayor Laura Miller with want to get Boy Scout Troupe 118. The Troupe volunteered to clean up the neighborhood iVfoyor laura Miller and Councilnien Allan Hb/ne with Boardniembers the youth to take back the citizen and giving back to the older. I hope they continue this. I community and have pride for community. have to thank Greg because with the commimity. I want to restore Mrs. Williams, a resident of out him none of this would be the community to the way it use Hamilton Park since 1958 yard possible." Long time resident to be when everybody knew each was selected for a cleanup. Herbert Wilkerson remembers in other, parents disciplined other "There are a lot of changes in tMs the 1950's there was competition parents kids and everybody took neighborhood. Older people are to buy propert>' in Hamilton care of each other", he said. Mr. gone and younger people don't Park. Mr. Wilkerson said, Lyons main focus is to revitalize do much with the property" she "Hamilton Park is a beautiful the community by adding homes said. Mrs. Williams continued, " place. Pve been here when it first to vacant lots, have no businesses It's a good neighborhood. There came along. I think it's wonderful at backdoors of homes and be a are improvements. It's a blessing Gregory coming to the house part of a part of economic devel that they cleaned my yard. They because I'm sick and I can't keep opment so that Hamilton Park did a wonderful job. Pm sur up with the yard." can grow. "There is not enough prised to get volunteers. Never emphasis on what Hamilton Park Charmaine Jefferson, a resi stands for and new residents have had it out here before. We've dent for 45 years, thought of the never had our own to come back to get the ball rolling and make cleanup as "Good effort and a things happen." like Mr. Lyons and give back." good turnout for senior citizens Mrs. Grant, a resident of as well as neighbors who can't do With the Help from the City Hamilton Park since 1958 had yard work on their own." of Dallas Mr. Lyons is in the her yard cleaned up by volun Vemori Johnstjn, who live in process of grouping a Weed and teers. She said," Greg is a great Jack Kilpatrick standing in front of "People Helping People" display Hamilton Park for 28 years, said Seed Program that will plant spiritual minded individual. "I take care of the property most flowers around the area. Mr. When I called him, he was so of the time but the cleanup Lyons envisions that there will be open minded and so friendly and should continue to keep the com more activities for kids, more play ready to help. He means a lot to munity in good shape. They areas, improved termis court and me because he had the time to should do it every 6 months." Mr. swimming pools because he see what I had to say." Wilkerson intervenes, "Street states, "Kids are our future and Mrs. McGee, a resident of sweepers use to come through they must have the right morals Hamilton Park for 45 years said every February to clean the and ethics to strive." Councilman Allan Walne that the cleanup helped her streets but not anymore. I haven't talking with Future projects for Hamilton tremendously because she is on a seen the street sweepers around Park Cleanup are Neighborhood Mr Gregory Lyons cane and cannot care for her here in 5 years. Street sweepers is Cleanup on Saturday June 22, lawn. At her home, volimteers cut something that is needed." Mr. 2002, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at locations the lawn and moved hedges. She Johnson continues, " We will Glen Regal & Ebony and said, " It was real nice. The peo bring the beauty back together as Saturday July 22, 2002, 8 a.m.-4 ple were helpful." a community. I'd like to congrat p.m. at locations Rialto & Archie Cole moved to ulate Mr. Lyons for spear heading Campanella. Hamilton Park October U, 1958. the event."
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Page 2 • May 223'May29,2002 • The Gazette Editorial -^ Capitol Watch THE TRUTH CLINIC Statewide Unemployment Rises Stop Playing Politics With 9/11 The Texas seasonally adjust Nonetheless, we are still seeing a ed unemployment rate moved labor market in flux, with four By James W. Brecdlovc something. with its inherent administrative upward to 6.1 percent in April major industries showing gains Once again partisan politics In a recent press conference overhead, possibly coordinate, from 5.8 percent rate in March, over the month and four show are running rampant in President Bush stated, " Had I integrate, and reculturize the 40- according to the Texas ing losses." Washington. While die politi known that the enemy was going plus agencies already Workforce Commission. The lowest unemployment cians sling mud at each other the to use airplanes to kill on that entrenched in the terrorism war? "An increase of three-tenths rate among the metropolitan news media does all it can to fire fateful morning, I would have In fact homeland security chief of a percentage point in the Statistical Areas in April was L6 the flames that keep the sound done everything in my power to Ridge recently said that he and Texas unemployment rate percent in Bryan-College bites flowing. This cycle ensures protect the American people." FBI Director Robert S. Mueller reflects the upward movement Station. Lubbock was next at 2.5 that the 9/11 tragedy and the Mr. President, in spite of the were only now discussing ways seen at the national level," TWC percent, followed by Amarillo at attendant questions remain in political brouhaha, you are to coordinate key agencies. Chair Diane Rath said. 3.1 percent, San Angelo at 3.3 the public eye. responding to the wrong ques Instead of building a new "Although the unemployment percent and Wichita Falls at 3.7 This time President Bush is tion. No American citizen or intelligence house on an obvi rate appeared to be stabilizing percent. in the pohtical hot seat and it politician believes that you ously shaky intelligence founda the last three months, Texas is The highest unemployment appears that things will be ver>' would not have done all in your tion doesn't it make sense to first still seeing layoffs in several rate was 11.3 percent in the uncomfortable for a while. power to protect lives had you shore up existing cracks? Can areas around the stale. The April McAlIen-Iidinburg-Mission Democrats and reporters, known that airplanes were going we expect, as with past quick unemployment rate of 6.1 per While it is encouraging that total MSA, followed by Brownsville- smelling an opportunity to take to be used to fly into those reaction programs, that the cent is Texas' highest since non-farm employment is grow Harlingen-San Benito at 8.1 pot shots at Bush's stratospheric buildings. GAO will be issuing a future November 1995." ing, we are still down 89,500 percent. El Paso was next at 7.8 ratings have been oiling up the The pertinent question is report bemoaning that bilUons April saw a gain of 5,300 jobs from one year ago." percent, followed by Laredo and big guns and are lined up to why did you not know? We have of dollars thrown into ant-ter nonagricultural jobs in Texas. "Services led all industries Beamnont-Port Arthur at 7.3 begin target practice. been paying billions of dollars rorism efforts have been ill "Transportation, Communi in employment growth, adding percent. At the center of this political each year to have dedicated, pro spent? cations and Public Utilities 4,600 jobs," Ron Lehman, com For additional labor market fighting is the August 2001 fessional anti-terrorism people The turf battles, internal showed a gain of 1,300 jobs in missioner for employment, said. information, contact the labor briefing received by the presi connecting the dots. office politics, and dependency April," Commissioner for Labor "A bright spot, the Services Market Information Depart dent over a month before the Why have the Federal on . electronic gadgetry that T.P. O'Mahoney said. "Trans industry' has grown four out of ment at 1-866-938-4444 or visit 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Bureau of Investigation and the undermined the ability of the portation by Air led this major the last five months and has www.texasworkforce.org/lmi/ August memo warned that Bin Central Intelligence Agency intelhgence community to pro industry with a gain of 800 jobs. added 7,900 jobs so far this year. Ifs/lfshome. html. Laden might be using aviation been imable to integrate critical vide for our nation's security schools to train terrorists, and intelligence leads? In the public needs to be fixed. urged the FBI to canvass U.S. mind, there may be deeper prob "There's a lot of informa flight schools nationwide for lems. Do the same problems tion floating around and the Middle Eastern students. But continue today? Is there a con question then as now is wlio is NAACP and National Urban the memo was never shared with tinuing danger of another devas collating the information, priori senior FBI officials or with other tating attack? Does anybody tizing it, and how fast is the League Educate the Public intelligence agencies. understand the conflicts information presented to senior Condoleezza Rice, the pres between the agencies and have decision makers so that proac By. George E. Curry mer field director for the to respond by the May 20, 2002 ident's national security adviser, the know how to correct them? tive actions can be taken? NNPA NAACP in Arkansas, led the deadline. The NAACP will file In recent years, the NAACP insisted in recent press confer "Little Rock Nine" past a mob Title VI complaints with the , It has been known long Mr. Bush we do not need and the National Urban League ences that the information Mr. to successfully desegregate Office of Civil Rights at the U.S. before this latest round of politi you playing one-ups-man-ship (NUL) have been returning to Bush received was general and Central High School in 1957. Department of Education, and cal infighting that there was a with the Democrats. If some their origins by placing a greater NAACP President Kweisi the Civil Rights Division of the that it pointed more toward the critical lapse in the national thing was hidden you need to get emphasis on education, teach Mfume announced at the U.S. Justice Department against possibility ofattacks abroad than security mechanism; resulting it all up on the table and not be ers, administrators, students, Atlanta conference that just as it those states that did not submit at home. in over 3,000 people killed and perceived as participating in a parents and government officials has sued major corporations that an equity in education plan." But the existence of the billions in property damage. cover up. If the press feels that to close the gap between Black discriminate against African- Each state has been asked to August briefing was kept secret Could this have been prevented? there is a snake in the grass you and White achievement. Americans, the organization will submit a plan that will help for eight months. The question While FBI director Mueller can believe it will be flushed out. Spearheaded by NUL now file complaints against reduce the racial disparity gap being asked is why didn't the has started an overhaul of the The protection of American President Hugh Price, Urban states that refuse to help close by 50 percent over the next five administration level with the FBI and replaced key top execu lives must take precedence over League affiliates have been par the gap between Black and years. The NAACP is looking at people about all the information tives there is still no evidence of politicizing 9/11 ticularly successful at organizing White student accomplish five key areas: testing, gradua it had at the time of the attacks? a management coordination programs that honor academic ments. tion rates, suspensions, place The Democrats' insistence that mechanism between agencies achievement in the same manner "Twenty-eight governors ment in special education and a formal investigation be con involved in national security. Comments or opinions may that high school athletic ban have pledged to join the NAACP the lack of access to gifted and ducted implies that the adminis How can another bureaucratic be sent to the writer at: jay- quets honor gifted athletes. The and our parmers in the efforts to talented programs. tration must still be hiding agency (Homeland Security), [email protected] NAACP recently held its fifth reduce racial disparity and close States not complying by the biermial Daisy Bates Education the achievement gap," Mfume Summit in Atlanta. Bates, a for said. "However,* 22 states failed See NAACP page 4
Black Facts t • K^t-TMmiwtsMU' May 23-29, 2002 May 23 May 25 May 27 The first and third Wilhe Mays entered major Done Miller, a messman, Louisiana Native Black league baseball with the was awarded the Navy guards suffered heavy casu New York Giants in 1951. Cross for heroism at Pearl alties in their assault on Harbor in 1942. Port Hudson in 1863. May 26 Miles Davis, renowned jazz May 28 May 24 trumpeter, 1926-1991. C.B. Scon patented the Lincoln University in street sweeper in 1896. Pennsylvania was founded The Voting Rights Bill in 1854. passed in 1965. May 29 The American Bowling Congress dropped racial barriers in 1950.
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t^t^^^^^ strategy On The Move The Diversity Conundrum RENT-A-CENTER PREPARES Overcoming the Challenges Posed by Creating a Diverse Workplace TO MAKE SETTLEMENT By Donald J. Carty Wyoming, tell me we still have a While I am proud of the Chairman and CEO long way to travel before this changes I have seen in this coun American Airlines country truly embraces diversity. try and in the corporate setting The U.S. is expending The corporate workplace is during the last 30 years, I con RAc Rent'A* Center tremendous human, economic in many ways a microcosm of tinue to be disappointed in the REm T« OWN FUnimiH. JVMMKO. OECIIMIIMS MB COMPUnSS and diplomatic society, and these same acts of actions of a few narrow-minded The nations largest rent-to- member work force is now about resources in other parts of hatred unforttmately spill over individuals who work tirelessly come from cash flow and will own company has been accused lOpercent female, is not being the world to abolish bigotry and into the work environment - to disrupt this progress. Many not affect the company's expan of being unfair to their female asked to increase that number to hatred. Yet, ironically and after despite enormous efforts to pre mean-spirited acts - from racial sion plans nor its staffmg levels. employees and has agreed to pay a specific figure as part of the years of struggle, these same epitaphs and graffiti to offensive Rent-A-Center plans to add about S47 million dollars to settlement. types of behavior still occur and inappropriate jokes to sym more than 100 stores annually. women who sued on the today in our own backyard - bols of hatred in the workplace - Women who were either not In an article by the Piano grounds they had been 'imfairly right here in America. threaten to undo the tremen hired or were fired or otherwise Courier it was stated that in denied jobs or promotions and left the company will be extend 1998, Thorns America sold As the Middle East conflict dous progress we have made. were subject to performance ed opportunities to join or rejoin about 1,600 stores to Rent-A- continues to take its toll in It is critically important that standards different from those Rent-A-C enter's work force. Center. "The company set out human life, I overhear people companies not only continue, required of men. systematically to get rid of expressing shock and horror but reinforce, their diversity Rent-A-Center executives Rent-A-Center has agreed women when it acquired Rent- over what they view as senseless efforts. At American Airlines, are hoping to resolve the case so to make major changes in person A-Center stores from Thorns acts of hatred and violence. our strict zero-tolerance policy the company can get on with the nel administration and policies, business at hand. Rent-A-Center America, said Mary Ann Sedey, How can people be filled against acts of discrimination including the re-establishment believes making a settlement the plaintiffs attorney. with so much hatred that they orhatred means we terminate - of a central human resources made more sense than htigating won't talk to - and, in fact, may and sometimes refer for prose Female employment fell from office and the elimination of a for the next few years. Rent-A- physically attack - someone of a cution - those who violate our 21 percent to about 8 percent 75-poimd lifting requirement for Center President said there is different ethnic or religious diversity policies. between 1998 and 2000 she said. new employees in the stores. committed to a diverse work In 2000, the company background? In the world And, our policy is working. EEOC officials estimate force, including minorities. Rent- newsletter published pictures of ofcommerce, why won't people vent it- Many of the most In just the past month we have about 5,000 women may be eli A-Center, with estimated rev 66 managers, all of whom were even do business with someone admired companies in the terminated two employees as a gible for claims under the settle enues of SI.9 bilhon in the cur men, according to Business from another cultural group? United States have aggressively result of this zero-tolerance ment, but an exact number will rent fiscal year, has already taken Week magazine. How do we break this cycle of pursued policies to ensure fair approach. While I'm disappoint not be known imtil the court a charge in the fourth quarter of hate? and diverse workplaces. For ed that we had to take these As part of the settlement, approves the agreement and the 2001 for the S47 million pay the company will hire an inde While these questions seem example, General Motors, actions, I am proud that we notices are mailed out. ment, which is less than previous pendent consultant and conduct logical in relation to the Israeli- Microsoft and are demonstrating our unwaver Rent-A-Center denies it has federal proposals for settlement. studies to determine what, if Palestinian conflict, unfortu American Airlines have won ing commitment to creating a deliberately discriminated, and The payment-a sizable part any, lifting requirement should nately, I think they could be awards honoring progressive diverse workplace. the company whose 13,000- of which will go to attorneys, will be imposed. asked about some hate extrem policies and programs designed Corporate America must ists here in the United States. to create an open workplace recognize that there will inevit After decades of efforts regardless of race, gender, reh- ably be push-back as we seek to NAACP dents earning GEDs rather than • Federal, state and local educa designed to ensure and improve gion or sexual orientation. diversify the workplace, and it from Page 3 traditional diplomas. tional agencies should aggres the civil rights of all U.S. citi But it seems that the more must step up to the challenge According to the U.S. sively recruit highly-qualified, zens, I am amazed at the acts of progress we make in creating and bolster its diversity efforts. May 10 deadline are: Alabama, Department of Education's certified teachers for high- racism, haired and related vio diverse workplaces, the more we The business leadership of the Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Office on Civil Rights, only 7 poverty schools and provide lence that still occur today in anger those who are wedded to country must get this one right. Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, percent of Blacks are enrolled in them with multicultural this country. Unprovoked beat discriminatory practices and In doing so, we can embrace our Massachusetts, Michigan, advanced placement mathemat teacher training, professional ings, whether in racially charged intent on perpetuating environ collective differences and lever Minnesota, Montana, , New ics and 6 percent in advanced development, mentors and areas of New York City or among ments that consist of only those age them for the betterment of Mexico, Nevada, North Dakota, science. effective retention incentives; homophobic hate-mongers in who look and think like they do. people aroimd the world. Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, The NAACP in its "Call For • Increase the number of early Rhode Island, South Dakota, Action in Education," has childhood programs available Vermont, Virginia and Wyoming. armoimced a goal of reducing to people of color and the Taking the Politics ... certainly are thousands of new votes to be had from the hip hop crowd, John H. Jackson, NAACP racial disparity in the nation's poor; national director of education, pubhc schools by 50 percent • Curb tracking programs and from Page 1 would anyone like to count the dollars controlled by this group, starting with the likes of Russell Simmons, P Diddy, Jcrmaine Dupri, and Master says the first complaints will be over the next five years. redouble efforts to place stu P? Then let's take a look at the brothers and sisters on the street and count all the money they spend on this filed against Florida, Louisiana Among the recommenda dents of color in advanced music genre, not to mention the clothing, the concerts and the videos. and Ohio. In Florida, for exam tions made in the 42-page spe placement programs and class Just as much effort as we put into registering and pooling our votes at hip hop summits should be put ple, African-Americans make up cial report are: es for the gifted and talented; into registering and pooling our dollars at an economic hip hop summit. The term "politics as usual" is 25 percent of public school sm- •Track and pubhcly report on • Reduce class size, especially in insulting to Black people, especially considering all the polidcal shenanigans and scandals we see these days. dents, yet are 44 percent of those the disparate distribution of urban schools; suspended, 35 percent of those It must change; we must change. At a minimum, if we refuse to take the politics out of politicians, please, school resources; expelled and 48 percent of stu See NAACP page 5 let's add a little economic flava to the mix.
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Page 4 • May l23~May29,2002 • The Gazette Wellness Ethnic Notes Methodist Hospitals of Dallas Four Newspapers Sold in Enrolling Women for the Largest Chicago Defender Deal Breast Cancer Prevention Study Ever Special to the NNPA from the New Pittsburgh Courier CHICAGO (NNPA)—A 1975, Sengstacke placed the After reviewing the deal, Methodist Hospitals of Those who enroll will be postmenopausal, at least 35, and judge HAS approved an S8.5 newspaper chain in a trust with Bush said the parties could Dallas, which includes Metho randomly assigned to take either have an increased risk of breast million deal for the sale of four instructions that it be sold upon move forward, but added she dist Medical Center and tamoxifen or raloxifene daily for cancer as determined by her age, Black-owned newspapers, includ his death. would continue to monitor their Charlton Methodist Hospital, is five years. They will receive close family history of breast cancer, ing the New Pittsburgh Courier Members of the Sengstacke progress. "Any final distribution currently seeking women over follow-up examinations, includ personal medical history, age at and the Chicago Defender, family had opposed selling the or decision may be subject to an the age of 35 to participate in ing a mammogram, lab work, first menstrual period, and age Cook Coimty Circuit Judge chain to a number of companies order of the court," she said. one of the largest breast cancer and pelvic exam with pap smear at first live birth. Bernetta Bush approved the sale that made offers because they Bush reserved the right to prevention studies ever conduct on a regular basis for seven STAR is being conducted by of Sengstacke Enterprises Inc., didn't believe the companies determine how proceeds from ed. The study of Tamoxifen and years. Women can continue to the National Surgical Adjuvant to Real Times Inc., a company would allow them to help nm the sale would be divided among Raloxifene, or STAR, hopes Breast and Bowel project headed by Thomas Picou, a the Defender-as they say the company stockholders, credi to determine whether a (NSABP), a network of nephew of the late John H. paper's founder, Robert Abbott, tors, trust beneficiaries, attor drug that has the potential researchers, and is support Sengstacke. would have wanted. neys and charity organizations. to reduce breast cancer is as ed by the Nadonal Cancer Sengstacke Enterprises "By my buying it, it would The deal calls for Real effective as a drug proven to Institute (NCI). A report owns the Courier, the Chicago remain in the family," Picou said Times to pay S3 million in cash, reduce the chance of devel MHD from NCI estimates that Defender, the Michigan of the four newspaper chain an additional $3 million plus 12 oping breast cancer. one in eight women in the Chronicle in Detroit and theTri- deal. Kurt Cherry, a former percent interest over five years, Tamoxifen is approved by the sec their own physicians for United States will develop breast State Defender in Memphis. investment banker, is the com and a final payment of at least FDA to treat women with breast these exams. If they do not have cancer in her lifetime. The mor- "After five years in limbo, I'm pany's chief financial ofiBcer. 82.5 million. Cherry said the cancer and has been used for any insurance, funds are avail tahty rate for breast cancer is optimistic that this deal will get The deal had been close to company has committed to more than 20 years. Raloxifene able to provide these exams. The highest among black women done," Courier Publisher Rod falling apart April 29 when Real spending 81.5 million for tech is commonly used to prevent medications used in the study (31 %), followed by white Doss said. Doss is part of the Times rejected two conditions nology improvements once the osteoporosis. The study, which are free of charge according to women (25%), and Hispanic Real Times management team. placed on the deal by the deal is complete. started in 1999, will eventually Mary Padilla, oncology research women (15%). The papers' futures have been in Sengstacke board of directors. The parties still must per include 22,000 women from coordinator with MHD. If you are interested in par question since 1997, when But the parties worked out their suade the Internal Revenue Ser more than 500 centers across "It is a good way for women ticipating in the study, or to find Sengstacke, publisher and differences during a hearing vice to lower the estate tax bill. If the United States, Puerto Rico, who otherwise could not afford out more information, contact majority owner of Sengstacke before Bush, who is overseeing the IRS agrees, the deal could be and Canada. MHD currently medical attention to receive it," Mary Padilla, LVN, Oncology Enterprises, died at age 84. In the company's probate case. complete as early as July. has 50 women enrolled, but said Padilla. Research Coordinator with would like to add 20 more In order to be included in MHD, at 214-^7-3621. women by the end of the year. the study, a woman must be PLANO COMMlMTi^ FORUM GOLFTOURNMENT Plans are underway for the annual Piano Communit>' Forum golf tournament June 28,2002 at Plantation Golf NAACP • Move away from overly harsh increase need-based grants, Course, 4701 Plantation Lane in Frisco, Texas 75035. Tee-off for the four-person scramble will begin at from Page 4 "zero tolerance" pohcies that and increase the number of 2:00pm. A registration fee of 585.00 will include a green fee, cart^prizes and box lunch. Proceeds benefit the disproportionately impact stu Black doctoral candidates. Martin Luther King Scholarship Fund. • Narrow the digital divide by at dents of color; At his press conference in Sponsorship is an exciting way to get advertisement for your business while you are having fun. Corporate least 50 percent over the next • Give magnet schools priority Atlanta, Mfume said, "The SponsorshipsS500 (includes 4 players, tee sign, and Recognition in Awards Banquet Souvenir Booklet) Hole sponsorships $300 and Tee Sponsorship S135.00 five years; over the establishment of char NAACP reaffirms its commit • Declare a moratorium on hi^- ter schools; ment to continue the legacy of Mail in Entry Form by June 1, 2002 and quaiiiy for Early bird Drawing. stakes testing of children until • Oppose measures that would Daisy Bates by working to For more information, call Jimmy Dismuke 972-424-5829 or Sam McPherson 972-491-2U9. all states can guarantee that aU impose one-year structure ensure that all students, regard students have an equal oppor- immersion programs for stu less of race, gender or ethnicity, Name Entry Fee 885 per tunit>' to learn the tested cur dents needing language assis have equal access to quality edu riculum; . Corp. Sponsor S500) tance; cation." Address • Provide more detailed infor • Increase funds to Historically If George W. Bush really mation on racial and ethnic City _ State Zip . Hole Sponsor (S300) Black Colleges and Univers wants to be known as the academic achievement; ities and institutions that serve "Education President," he Home Phone 1 .Tee Sponsor $135) • Increase efforts to involve Native Americans and should quickly embrace the edu Business Phone . Donation more parents; Hispanics; cational strategies outlined by • Develop effective strategies for • Encourage colleges to target the NAACP and the National Total Contribution intervening before a students is people of color for enrollment Urban League. labeled "mentally retarded" or and retention, maintain affir That's the best way to leave Makes Checks Payable to Piano community Forum, P. O. 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Page 6 • May 123-May29,2002 • The Gazette Enough The Sum Of AU Fears Working class waitress Slim finds her In the fourth film based on a Tom Clancy lifetransformed when she marries wealthy contractor Mitch. She settles into best-seller, CIA Deputy Director Jack Ryan is an idyllic suburban life and seems to have back. After a nuclear weapon falls into the hands everything she wants: loving husband, of third-world terrorists, only Ryan stands beautiful home, and Gracie, an adorable 5-year-old daughter. Her dream is shat between humanity and catastrophe. The baddies tered when she discovers her husband is intend to explode the bomb outside the anything but perfect. His abusive behav Baltimore Stadium, the home of the Ravens, and ior forces her to go on the run, eluding an increasingly obsessive Mitch and his blame it on the Russians, triggering a war that lethal henchmen. When, despite Slim's V. ill destroy both countries. efforts to make a new life, Mitch finds her and threatens her again, she puts Gracie in safe keeping, toughens herself mental Starring Ben Affleck ly and physically and sets out to prove to Morgan Freeman Mitch she's had enough. James Cromwell Bridget Moynahan Starring Jennifer Lopez Billy Campbell Dan Futterman Juliene Lewis Liev Schreiber NoahWyle Fred Ward Philip Baker HaU
They're BAAAAACK!! DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS They're Baaaack For the the Bath House Cultural "SMOOTH SUMMER NIGHT" Simimer! The RC Hickman Center on Saturday August Young Photographers Work 3rd at 12 noon. shop and the Gordon Parks This year the RC 2002 TOUR CITIES Young Photographers Compet Hickman Yoimg Photograph Norman Brown, Brian landmark one for Koz. In addi orations on the road, the result is ition is back for this Sum ers workshop will be present Culbertson And Special Guest tion to the Grammy nomination, magical. "Koz and his mer's children's program ed at the Pearl C. Anderson James Ingram Join he received four Oasis/Smooth friends...offered a spirited, ming begirming on Saturday Middle School in South Dallas. The Grammy-Nominated Jazz awards and was nominated three-hour performance that Jime 15th through July 27th The location is at 3400 Gar Sax Player On His Annual for an NAACP Image Award as was a celebration of the season Outstanding Jazz Artist. He also and an affirmation of smooth starting at 11 am and will con den Lane in Dallas. Under Summer Tour For a native Californian, became the morning show host jazz's entertaining qualities," clude at 2pm. This time the the fian tutelege of Beatrice Dave Koz has an unusual appre for Los Angeles' KTWV (The said the Los Angeles Times of the photography curriculum L. McBride, Jessie Horn- ciation of the seasons. Last sum Wave), one of the leading last year's Dave Koz and will expand to new demini- buckle, Milton Hiimant, Carl mer he spent a couple of weeks "Smooth Jazz" radio stations in Friends, A Smooth Jazz sions. Students will have the Sidle and the master himself in a studio decked out with the United States. (Koz is now Christmas tour featuring David opportimity to learn the art of 11 RC Hickman, smdents will sleigh bells and holly, recording in his seventh year hosting "The Benoit, Rick Braun, Brenda photography using the digital ' come away with a omprehen- Dave Koz & Friends A Smooth Dave Koz Radio Show", syndi Russell and Peter White. (These camera and computer, to sive knowledge of photogra Jazz Christmas, which went on cated to over 100 U.S. and inter artists, along with Kenny examine today's state of the phy, the use of the camera in to earn a Grammy nomination national affiliates.) Loggins, also appeared on the art of photography. And of all its diversities, and have for Best Pop Instrumental The Dance, released in Christmas album.) course the hands on experi pictures to take home. And Album. Now, at the This year's ence continues in the dark yes, the Guest lecture Series first sign of spring, Smooth Summer room, where the excitement A treat for all, the Gordon will conclude with a wonderful he's laying plans for Night tour promis began with the development of Parks Young Photographers presentation of experience by a his 2nd annual es to usher in the Smooth Summer camera film to negatives then Competition will announce very notable photographer summer season in Night Tour. Joining to the pictures we've always this years winners for first, sec Dallas' own Mr. Milton Hin- an equally memo the saxophonist this rable fashion. Koz enjoyed as cherished memories. ond and third place prizes at nant at the conclusion of the year will be Warner is once again Summer program. The fee to Bros. Recording artist joined on the road participate is still S15 for all Norman Brown by two other the Saturday sessions and lunch (Celebratio n^,» smooth jazz giants will be provided. UmiiTncT Bros, recosd* — guitarist Norman Plan on an exciting Sum ing artist Brian Brown and key mer retreat with the camera, Culbertson (Nice & boardist Brian Cul and some really exciting firiends Slow) and special bertson. New to and instructors at the RC guest James Ingram, the summer lineup Hickman Yoimg Photographers the legendary R&B this year is Gram Workshop and the Gordon vocalist. my-winning vocal Parks Young Photographers "I can't wait to ist James Ingram. Competition. get out there again this 1999 and certified Gold, They will be appearing: Saturday, June 22 This is a presentation of Summer...we had such a blast debuted at #1 on Billboard's last year, and I'm thrilled Contemporary Jazz chart and Dallas, TX: the Artist & Elaine Thornton Norman and Brian will be join spent a phenomenal 104 weeks Next Stage Grand Praire Foimdation For The Arts, and ing us again this year," said Koz. on die chart. "The Bright Side" For further information on is CO sponsored by Nikkon and "And promising to take the (from The Dance), made chart DAVE KOZ and the Smooth Ritz/Wolf Cameras, and the show to a whole new level will be history last year when it became Summer Night tour, please con- City Of Dallas Office Of Cul one of my absolute favorite Koz's fifth consecutive Top 5 taa: tural Affairs. You can down singers of all time — James single on Radio & Records' Marcel Pariseau, PYR PR, load em-ollment forms for the Ingram. This tour is all about NAC Smooth Jazz chart. The Beverly Hills 310.860.0750 RC Hickman Young Photo friendships, and the art of col Dance was a multi-format [email protected] graphers Workshop and entry laboration...my hunch is that it's album including collaborations Jeff Raymond, PYR PR, forms for the Gordon Parl« going to be an incredibly memo with Montell Jordan, Burl Beverly Hills 310.860.0750 rable Summer, especially with Bacharach, BeBe Winans, Legendary Southern soul singer Al Green began his Young Photographers Compet [email protected] these guys as tour-mates!," Luther Vandross, Jonathan Judi Kerr, Capitol Records, career in very much the same way he will end it, as a gospel ition by logging on to artist- stuff.com and navigating to the added Koz. Butler, Chris Botti, among others. Hollywood 323.871.5375 singer. The artist who defined the seventies sexy soul soimd programs section. The past year has been a When Koz takes his collab judi .kerr@capitoh-ecords. com. started as a member of the gospel quartet the Green Brothers. After being kicked out of the group for hstening to Jackie Wilson, Green dove head first into R&B, and with the help of Willie Mitchell and his Hi Records, Al Green record ed twelve albums during the decade, including I972's Let's On Stage SMIRNOFF li!U!iJ5JTAG^" Stay Together and I'm Still in Love With You. Returning to at Grand Prairie gospel in the eighties after a bizarre incident with an ex-girl- IVIUSI^^ at Get up dose at NextStage! fi-iend who committed suicide (an experience he took as a C^ E N T R E sign), Al Green has since dedicated his life to his church and NextStage mission occasionally dipping back into R&B and working May-July 2002 Dave Koz a Friends with the likes of Annie Lennox and Pattie Labelle. Al Green at Grand Prairie: was inducted to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. 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ONGOING offering a 10 percent discount on all Museum Camp is sponsored in part the theater's productions for the 2002 ic experience in its truest from. It fea between Spring Creek Parkway and entertainment fees to Piano Chamber by Read for Texas and the Warrior season. The>' are: tures works by some of America's best Parker Road. No appointments are Piano City Council Meeting- 2nd & of Commerce members and their Group. For information, call Bridgctte • "Some Enchanted Evening: The photojoumalists and frne-art photog necessary. For more information con 4th Monday; 7:00pra; Municipal friends for shows booked before June Donaldson at 214-565-9026, exi. 314. Songs of Rodgers and Hammcrstein" raphers. For more information, call taa Gail Cronauer at 972-881-5125 Building 1520 Avenue K. 1, 2002, They offer a wide variety of June 6-29 214-915-0860. or email [email protected]. entertainment. Information on per New this fall, Collin County Richardson City Council Meeting-2nd ' "Not About Ni^tingales" July 18- formers can be found at www.kirk- Community College's "Project MAY23-26 MAr29 & 4th Monday; 7:30pm City Hall Civic Aug. 4 landproductions.com. Now is the time Management Program" will offer a Center complex, 411W. Arapaho Road. • "A Chorus Line" Sept. 5-29 Dallas Summer Musicals' 2002 season The Garland Civic Tlieatre "Children to ensure the success of any event by certified associate in project manage • "Sleuth" Oa. l7-Nov. 3 opens with the show that revolution on Stage" troupe will conduct audi calling 214-264-4651 or emailing at ment certification. The courses offered Frisco City Council Meeting- hi & • "Inspecting Carol" Dec. 4-22 ized musical theater - "Chat's" - return tions for Ed Graczyk's rock music gina^:kirklandproductions.cora. can be applied towards the project 3rd Tuesday, 6:30pm Municipal ing to the Music Hall at Fair Park as a delight "Aesop's Fables." Auditions Complex, 8950 McKinney Road. management professional certificate, For more information, group sales, The University of Texas at Dallas is the college's associate's pf appUed arts reservations, or to subscribe, call 972- one-week subscriber's special. For are for young actors ages 12 to 18; 11 Allen City Council Meeting- 1st & 3rd sponsoring a free eight-week program and science degree in management at 422-7460. information call 214-421-5678. girls and eight boys are needed- Thursday; 7:00pm with work sessions for eligible children ages 6 to 9 with four-year universities made possible Auditions are form 1 to 5 p.m. at the yUYlS-JUSE IS Garland Civic Theatre rehearsal beginning at 6pm; City Council (Cam moderate language impairments this through existing academic agree MAr23 bers, City Hall One Allen Civic Plaza. ment. For information contact the Texas Sculpture Association presents a offices. For information call 972-485- summer at Harrington Elementary A karaoke production for adults only management and development office concurrent outdoor sculpnire show 8884. McKinney City Council Meeting-lsi School in Piano. This research study will be at Piano Senior Center from at 972-377-1702. "Integrations" at Collin County & 3rd Tuesday; 6:30pm; City Council funded by the National Institutes of 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. It will include three JUNE 3-7 Health will investigate the clinical Community College Spring Creek Chamber, City Hall, 222 N. "Viewpoints," a statewide community hours of singing, dancing, and casual effectiveness of Fast ForWord, other Campus and ArtCentre of Piano, 1039 Collin County Community College Tennessee. college juried show sponsored by THE fellowship. The event is for seniors 55 computer-assisted language interven E. 15th St. For information call 972- presents its annual "Fire-Rescue ARTS gallery on the Spring Creek and older. For more information, call Piano Community Forum-2nd Thurs tion, and traditional therapy. For infor 423-7309. Camp." Open to teens ages 14 to 18, Campus of Collin County College in Margaret Malone at 972-390-2385. day of each month at the Douglass mation contaa Alicia Wanek, project the camp will meet from 8:30 a.m. to Room A175. Gallery hours are MAY28 Community Center at 7:00pm. supervisor, at 214-905-3024 or by e- MAy23-JULY28 4 p.m. June 3-6 and 8:30 a.m. to 1 Monday ihrou^ Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 mail at [email protected]. Quid C Theatre at Collin Count)- p.m. Jime 7 at Central park Campus Dallas Network of Career Women, p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and "Game Face: What Does a Female Community College will conduct fire academy building, Fire Station 2, monthly luncheon- 2nd Tuesday of Lights! Camera! Fashion! The African Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more Athlete Look Like?" will be on view at open-call auditions for "Titus and tire science training complex at each month at 11:30am. Call for loca American Museum is seeking ener information call 972-881-5873 or the Women's Museum, 3800 Parry Ajidronicus" by William Shakespeare 2200 W. University Drive in tion at 214-855-1509. Members 820 getic and enthusiastic children age's Vicki Mayhan at 972-881-5145. Avenue, in Dallas. This unique photo between 5 and 9 p.m. and callbacks McKinney. The camp fee is 8150. For Non-Members 822.00. eight to 12 who are interested in hav graphic exhibit celebrates the impact Piano Repertory Theatre artistic direc will be May 29. Auditions will be held information or to register, call LesUe ing fun at the Museum's innovative of sports in the hves of girls and KirWand Productions is currently tor Mark D. Fleisher has announced at the Black Box Theatre, Jupiter Road Thetford at 972-548-6836. summer camp. 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