~5=^
The Biggest Mess In Texas You've Never Heard Of- Page 3 f^-^^TT"^, American Janet Jackson Bishop Poses Topless Desmond Tutu Airlines Teams For Vibe To Visit Dallas With UNCF Magazine Page 10 Page 4 Page 7 A Division of
^^^^^^Rpportumty News, Inc.
SERVING PLANO, DALLAS, RICHARDSON, GARLAND, IRVING, MCKINNEY AND MESQUITE ^ Your Gateway to Daliasy North of Trinity River www.MO/VTheGazette.com People In Motorist Caution! School In Piano Dallas Black Firefighters Sue Begins Wednesday, August 9 Over Alleged Discrimination There's no denying the first days AP The News of school are special ones! The Dallas Black Fire Students are intent on finding new Fighters Association has The USA National Junior sued the city of Dallas Olympics look place in classrooms, locating friends in a Baltimore, Maryland from July maze of people and traffic or find claiming that fire depart 25-31. The Elite of Mesquite ing the bus or car for the ride ment policies are tainted Track Team had fi\x members to home. Parents are intent on getting by discrimination against qualitj' and represent Texas. minorities and women. Davontac Harris came in sixth to work on time, locating drop-off pUce in the Midget Boys di\'ision points, finding on-site parking and The lawsuit accuses in the long jump. entrances and exits to driveways. Dallas Fire-Rescue of dis Harris, who jumped 4.94 The city attorney and fire The adrenalin for both motorists crimination in hiring, training, meters, was one of five members officials declined to comment and pedestrians is running high transfers, promotions and disci of the Elite of Mesquite track on the lawsuit. team. Other members, Blayde and attention to surroundings is pline. Observe the traffic flow for Moore, Trae Hart, Carlos Stricklin and Lincoln Warren com running low. The lawsuit, which was filed Blacks make up about 21 peted in the 4x100 relay, coining in sixth place at 54.73 sec carpool/drop-ofi* lanes. Do percent of the city's 1,600 fire While pedestrian traffic is always a major in state district court last month, onds. not go against the flow, which fighters, with whites making up concern at schools, the first few weeks of seeks a permanent injunction Out of the lOOkids that run track for the Elite of Mesquite, creates confusion and delay for 62 percent and Hispanics 14 Blayde Moore (pictured on right) was the only one to qualify- school are particularly important ones for stopping "unfair discriminatory everyone. Know where you percent. in two events, the long jump-where he received tenth place, motorists to observe extreme caution near employment policies" and should turn into the school and the 4x100 relay. schools, as the students' uncertainties and demands more than 575,000 in Among numerous allega The Bantam division includes boys ages 9-10. The Midget drop-off entrance and do not excitements of beginning classes often take damages for each person. tions, the lawsuit accuses the division includes boys ages 11-12. hold up traffic by trying to turn fire department of "discrimina The Athletics Congress.aJSA was founded in 1979. In precedence over their vehicle traffic awareness. "These people are being dis in from the opposite direction. tory hiring practices against 1992, they changed the name to USA Track & Field The Piano Police Department offers the fol criminated against," said Grover (USATT) to receive nouble recognition for the organization Remember drop-offlpick- qualified African-American lowing reminders for safe motoring throughout Hankins, a Houston lawyer rep in the United States. up time requirements. candidates that make applica the school year: resenting the association. Next year, the Junior Olympics will be held in I^s Angeles, Know and remember how long tion for employment." California. Drive no more than 20 MPH in desig "There are some very hard-core the drop-off process takes. Shawn Gary, president of nated school zones. Even at 20 MPH, a col discriminatory practices that are Victoria Christopher Murray Allowing yourself plenty of going on in that department." will be signing her new book, A lision with a child can be deadly! Speed zones time will prevent rushing and Black Firefighters Page 3 Sin and A Shame at Black Images have been created to alert motorists the possi carelessness. Book Bazaar on Friday, August 11 bility' of a pedestrian student appearing out of at 6:00 p.m. Drop children only at nowhere is very high. Watching your Originally from Queens, New school-designated loca speedometer won't give you the time you need Out Of Africa York, Murray has authored six tions. Dropping children at Christian fiction novels. to react. Peripheral awareness is paramount. By Erin Evans random points along the way Four major international She gradustcd from Hampton Watch for and obey crossing guards. to school may save time but it humanitarian agencies have University in Virginia and majored They are there for both vehicle and pedestrian in communication disorders, and may not save a life. Children recentij' reported that July was traffic protection. later received her Master of the most dangerous month for Business Administration from Learn to navigate the carpool process. School Begins Page 4 New York University. escalation in the Darfiir conflict Murray spent several years in over the last three years. corporate America before she wrote her first book, Temptation Eight Sudanese humanitari in 1997, TTiree years later, her book was published by Walk The Links Inc. Hosts "A Knock-Out Worthy Fress/Warncr Books. It made several best seller lists an aids were killed diuing the including Emerge, Essence and The Dallas Morning News. In month. Humanitarian aid and 2001. Temptation was nonunaied for the NAACP Image Affair": Black Tie Boxing, Round XIV support has waned due to the Award in Outstanding Literature. Mid Cities-Texas Chapter, The Links, Senior Vice President /Distria insecurity of the Sudanese In 2002, her second book, Joy, won the Gold Pen Award for Incorporated will host its annual fundraiser "A Manager, Wells Fargo Bank. region. According to reports Best Inspirational Fiction. Knock-Out AflFair": Black Tie Boxing, Round Proceeds form the event will Currently, Murray li\-cs in Long Beach, California «nd is a by the World Food Program, regional editor for Black Issues Book Review and contributor XIV on Saturday, August 19, 2006 at the benefit Mid-Cities Texas the United Nations and the taken a large toll upon the vic to Quarterly Press Review, Fairmont Hotel at 6:00 p.m. The evening Chapter's award winning Senior Coalition for International tims of Darfur including fail A Sin and A Shanic continues the story of Jasmine who includes entertainment, dancing, dinner, an auc Prescription Assistance Program Justice, 3.5 milhon people are ing security measures, increas finally seems to get her life going in the ri^t direction until tion, as well as the main event, live professional coordinated through communi now hungry, 2.5 million have ing civilian casualties, an inef another man from her past threatens to ruin her perfect rela ty parmers in Irving, Arlington tionship. boxing. been displaced due to violence, fective ceasefire, tensions Honorary Chairpersons for this prestigious and Grand Prairie to assist and 400,000 people have died between Sudan and Chad, Dr. Kevin Stephens, director of mature adults in securing their event are Rayfield Wright, Pro Football Hall of in Darfur thus far. threat of famine and the new New Orleans Health Department prescription medicine, the Sallye Fame member and former Dallas Cowboy; In the wide array of the issue, appearance of armed move was one of the panelists at the Moore Scholarship Fund, the Mazique S>'mpositmi this WTck at Dorothy Mason, Vice President of Texas internationally, there is a failure ments in Darfur and neighbor Boys and Girls Club of Grand the National Medical Markets, Tiffany & Co.; Bill Bowens, Founder, to provide support for civilians ing states. Association's 104th Annual The Bill Bowens Foundation; and Mark Cooks, Links Page 9 and even more so, failure to Convention in Dallas. In many ways, I relate the Stephens worked in the trench force the Sudanese government Darfijr conflict with the after es after Hurricane Katrina and to step in and take control. math of Hurricane Katrina. shared many of his experiences Several negative efifects have providing medical assistance to JefFery Osborne To Perform At Out Of Africa Page 6 the distressed in the aftermath. Stephens, a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist, has Urban League Annual Gala The High Cost Of Being Poor been in practice for 14 years in New Orleans. He is on the plained to the Johnsons clinical faculty of Xavier University. Dillard University, Jeffrey Osborne, legendary singer Louisiana State University(LSU) Medical School andTuIane and songwriter whose hits include of back-breaking interest Medical School. , ,. u .. . "You Should Be Mine", "Love rates on their mortgages. Before becoming director of the health department, he Ballad. "On die Wings of Love"and So when the Johnson's served as the Women's Health Medical Director for the Office "Congratulations" will be the fea fmally moved into their of Public Health in the Department of Health and Hospitals tured entertainment at the 2006 new Suitiand, Md. home for the State of Louisiana. ^ ^ u ._ just outside of Also a member of the Louisiana bar. Stephens has worked Urban league Annual Gala on a> a consultant for several local, state and nauonal agencies. Saturday, August 12 at die Anatole Washington, D.C. in He IS also dedicated to educating others on medical issues Hilton Hotel, 2201 Stemmons -May, Angela Johnson through leaurcs and speeches aooss the nauon. Freeway at 7:00 p.m. was downright giddy Stephens holds a bachelor of science degree m ph>-s.cs By: Lorinda M. Bullock when they ran into that broker from Southern Universitj-. his masters from LSU residency Former Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk, NNPA National Correapondent again. from Tulane University and a juns doctorate from U>yola Dr. Vonciel Jones Hill and It seemed as if Angela and "I saw him. And you know I University. Countrywide Banking will also be Edward Johnson's dream of was so proud to tell him, 'You honored at the event with the owning their own home would know we bought a house and Whitney M. Young and President's award, only remain just that—a dream. to this divided land." let me tell you what the interest INSIDI^^ respectively. When the child care profes Countrywide Financial rate is,'" she said. IVoplelnTheNew* "The honorees embody these words by the Corporation will receive the sional and retired auto mechan She's got a reason to beam late Whitney M.Young Jr., Executive Director Buddy J. Minyard Award for ic went house-hunting with a Community Spotlight . . . • with pride. The Johnsons beat of the National Urban League from 1961 to their outstanding corporate real estate broker, he took one Community Calendar .. • • the odds that are statistically 1971," said Dr. Beverly Mitchell Brooks, partnership and support of the look at their poor credit scores stacked against low-income Op-Iid President and CEO of the Urban League, "that Urban League. They support and flatly predicted they'd never Black Americans. HducHtion this nation has always had the music of harmo Urban League programs that be approved for a loan. He even Bu«lne»8 Service Directory ny, the song of equality, running through its benefit low-to-moderate suggested the Johnsons find The Washington-based Brookings Instimtion's recent Arn & Entertainment . .. • dreams...it never played that melody because it income individuals and fami someone else to apply for the report, "From Poverty, 8 wanted to use only the white keys...ir's time for lies and help revitalize eco loan on their behalf. Career Opportunities . . . • Opporttmity," shows that on 9 it to start using the full keyboard of human nomically distressed areas It also didn't help when SlitcrTftrpley average, lower income home- 9 resources to bring peace, harmony and justice homeowner Abends often com Church Happenings Urban League Gala Page 5 4,9&10 Being Pbor Page S Church Directory Minority Opportunity News -The Gazette 6100 Ave K, Suite 105 (@Spring Creek Parkway) Piano, Texas 75074 ^^^^^^^t^^m ^^'^^^^m
-^ Community Spotlight UniverSoul Circus Wraps Up Dallas Run Photos By: Ronald Coleman funk into the circus tradition. cus acts; and lively, urban- Leave it to those with soul Picking up where the first inspired music. The troupe to stay cool in the summer African-American owned and includes performers from all heat. operated circus left off (it closed over the world, from South That's UniverSoul, a circus up shop in 1902), UniversouI African trapeze artists to stilt- of urban culture, theater with mixes culturally based call and walking shamans from the a new ice skating act, which response traditions, music and Virgin Islands. completed its Dallas run language as a way of exposing New this year is comedian under the big-top at Redbird children of all ages (and races) Anthony Luewellyn, a.k.a. Mall on August 6th. to the roots of the African- "Tony Tone," as ringmaster, as Founded in 1994 by ring American experience. well as professional skaters master Calvin "Casual Gal" , • •' '1 Nicknamed "Hip-Hop under Jermel Garland and Eugene ifl»-.ji ."111 1- <• %r Dupree, the UniversouI the Big Top," the UniverSoul Homes, who will perform "Soul If'//.' Circus injects extra flavor and Circus features traditional cir on Ice." Diva and the Lion's Den performs a Motorcycle stunt act during UniverSoul Circus dangerous feat at UniverSoul Circus Warm - Spacious Elegant Carinc]
k anng, comforting and affordable scnice really counts.
uneral nome 3"Mn ^. I 'UK asUr K<1. • O.illas, h>\.is /Si Hi (214) 371-8093 $69* DIVORCE Criminal DefenseH Family Cases VILLAGE • DWI / Suspended License • Divorce / Annulment OF STON i: B KOOK K • WARRANTS Removed" • Child Support / Paternity • Custody Modification Caribbean Heat Festival - Stilt H'alhers and Limbo Mamas IT'S THE • 24 Hour Jail Release' • Restraining Order • Occupational license, felonies • Protective Order LIFESTYLE • Protective Order • Name Change / Adoption YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! • Misdeamenor/Felonies'' • Domestic Violence
Now OPEN, STOP BY TODAY FOR A TOUR Open On Weekends Easy Payment Plans 972-540-6888 Law Offices Of Vincent Ndukwe TRANS['OKIA[ION • StKiAi AniviTiKs • BFALTY SAI.ON liAKBfcK J^HUP • HbAlhU SwiMMlN*^ I^OOL • DlNINC SbKVlCtb 214-638-S930
WELLNESS PROGRAM • OrrroNAL HOUSEKEEPING • 55 AND OLDER 817-277-0196 (Metro) 5701 VIRGINIA PARKWAY • M* KINNEY,TEXAS 2730 N. Stemmons Frwy, Suite 409 • Dallas, TX 75207 WWW.VILLAGEOFSTONEBROOKE.COM Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization IbseJuggUrs take center atage at UniverSoul Circus » II yoii QuaWy 'Fe^s qixaed atxjve aie mtnimum dovvn payment needed lo begin processing yout case. Around The Town
Ongoing northwest comer of Park Boulevard The Works of Eviia Tczeno" through school supplies for first 300 who get Civic Center at 7:00 p.m. Call 972- Parker) and Ohio (from Parker Sankofa Unplugged! and Coit Road, Suite 202. Call 972- August 26. Tuesday through Friday their shots at Irving Mall from 9 a.m. 673-8256. Free! Bring lawn chairs to southern City's Limit). Come experience the nation's 267-4452. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and to 1 p.m. For more information call and picnics. 411 W.Arapaho Road. Auguiit 25 best Open Mlc Experience. A free legal clinic is ofifered for res Saturdays 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 972-742-5982. 8th Annual Back To School Dallas Regional Minority Musicians, Poets, Actors, be idents who meet low income guide the James E. Kemp Gallery at No Limit Women's Expo features Fade Out. Holy Hands Barbershop Enterprise Development ready to "Bring the heat" to the lines, 6:00 p.m., second Thursday of TBAAL. For more information call exhibitors with products, services, wiU give fr^e haircuts to children ages Week at the Hyatt Regency. Sankofa stage Sankofa Arts each month, First United Methodist 214-743-2440. and business opportunities for 5-14 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. 2910 "Mastering the Supply Chain." JCafe & Barl906-1908 Martin Church, 601 S. Greenville Ave. Swing Time Magazine presents women. 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy CenterviUe Road, Dallas. For details contact Mcompany L. King, Jr. Blvd Dallas. Every Applicants must be Collin Coimty Friday Night Swing hosted by in Piano from 10am - 6pm FREE. August 18 at 1-866-280-6826. Saturday 9:00 p.m. residents and income eligible. Call 1- 94.5's First Lady of Radio Lynne CaU 972-898-5882. Oak CUSr Bible Fellowship Tullsoma: South Dallas Call 214-421-0013 or visit, 800-906-3045. Haze every first Friday at the Celebrity Basketball Tourn Friday Night Live at 7:09 p.m. A Book Fair and Arts Festival fea www.myspace.com/san Free HIV Testing offered by the Castieview Ballroom at the Sterling ament at Reunion Arena at 5:30 p.m. singles event. 1808W. Camp Wisdom turing Walter Mosley, Alice kofakrew LaSima Foundation from 6 p.m. to 8 Hotel in 1055 Regal Road and HWY Call 214-779-5221 for more informa Road. CaU 972-228-1281. Randall, Omar Tyree, Rebecca The ColUn County p.m. every Thursday at two diflerent 183 in Dallas, Admission SIO. Call tion. Sommore, BET's first female Walker, Alexus Rhone, Kadir Chapter of the American locauons. For locations and more 972-225-6487 for more information. Girls Rule for Back To School Comic View host wiU be at the Nelson at the African American Business Women's information, call 214-928-9303. Swing elegance attire.. presented by North Park Mall to ben Addison Improv through August 20. Museum. Friday to Sunday. Association meets the fourth The Frisco Housing Authority August 10 efit Girls Incorporated of Friday' at 8:30 pm. and 10:30 p.m. More information at www.tuli- Tuesday of the month at is offering tenant-based rental assis BackTo School Rally at Concord Metropolitan Dallas. Fashion show Saturda>- at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Sunday soma.com about event times. Eldorado Country Club, 2604 tance to 22 eligible families and indi Baptist Church. Panel discussion at 2 p.m. at North Park. Free admis at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. 4980 Belt AuguKt 26 Country Club Drive in viduals for rental housing in Frisco. with area principals and education sion. Line Road #250, Addison 75240. United Nations Assoc McKinney Call 972-377-3031 for information. leaders at 7 p.m. Rising from the Rails. A movie 972-404-8501. iation DaUas Chapter pres Free Tenant Legal Family Rhn at the Library at Boitlumelo: Songs and Legends chronicling the Ufe of Pullman August 19 ents a social program on Workshops are at 6 p.m. Haggard Library. 2501 Coil Road. from South Africa. Zulu folk songs Porters, African American men who The International Bazaar at the Darfur at 165 Inwood Village, Tuesdays at Douglass Every Friday at 11:30 a.m. Bring out about insects and animals at Forest worked on luxury rail cars post Civil Potter's House from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lovers Lane at 6 p.m. CaU Community Center, 1111 Ave. the family for fun and relaxation. For Green Library at 9015 Forest Lane at War to the end of the Civil Rights 6777 W Kiest Blvd. 972-291-8607. 972-480-5236 for more infor H in Piano. CaU 972-941-7174. more information call 972-208-8000. 3:30 p.m. Call 214-670-1335 for Movement based on the book by Celebrating diverse ciUtures in mation. Larr>'Tye. Dallas Humphrey Theatre Alpha Beta Chapter of Kumaasl African Ensemble more information. DaUai-FortVCorth. 17th Annual VISIONS: Beta Sigma Phi a social serv Dance Classes from 1:00 p.m. to at 3636Turtie Creek Blvd. CaU 214- AucuatU College I^ir for high school stu The Women's Expo at DaUas ice cultural sorority meets the 3:00 p.m. West African dance classes 428-8700 for more information. Victoria Christopher Murray dents at Concord Church from 10:00 Market Hall from 10 am to 6 second Monday of each month held every Saturday at the South autographs A Sin and A Shame at Gospel Music Workshop of a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Representatives wiU pm. on Saturday and Sunday. in members home in Frisco, Dallas Cultural Center, 3400 S. 6:00 p.m. at Black Images. America Convention wiU convene be available frxsm coUeges, universi- Benefits Dallas Habitat for McKinney, and the Piano area. Fitzhugh Ave. Contaa S-Ankh Rasa through August 18 at the DaUas Mary J, Blige in concert at des, vocational'trade schools and the Humanity Women Build Call 972-473-9089, at 214-298-5858 for more informa Convention Center. It is the lai^esi Smirnoff Music Center at 8:00 p.m. military. Program. Special appearance Assistance League of tion. international music convention of its Featuring Jaheim and Letoya. Tickets by Naomi Judd. For more Greater Collin County meets PHASE, The Potters House kind. Nightly musicals. Visit August 24 available through Ticketmaster. information call 972-504-6358 the third Wednesday of each Singles Ministry would like to invite http://www.gmwanational.org for The City of Piano City August 12 or visit www.visionscxpo.com. month. Visit www.assistance- all singles to join us for our Soul Food more information. Council wiU hold a Neighborhood Free vaccines for students at September 4 league-gcc.org. events held every 1st & 3rd Friday in Roundtable at 7 p.m. at W.O. Concord Baptist Church from 12 pm DaUas Music Festival with National Baptist Conv "EVOLVE," a social net the Youth Sanctuary. For more wSor- Haggard Library. 2501 Coit Road to 3 pm. Kids Blitz Live Earth, Wind and Fire at Smimofif ention at the Dallas Conve working opportunity for mation, contact the PHASE informa in Piano. The meeting wiU focus on Entertainment at 5:00 p.m. for S5. Centre at 7 p.m. CaU 214-373-8000. ntion Center through Friday. women, meets from 7:30 to 9 tion line at 214-331-0954 x.1954. neighborhood concerns in District 6806 Pastor Bailey Drive, Dallas. August 13 For more information call 1- p.m. the second and fourth Gallery Exhibition Opening: 4: North - Spring Creek; South - Bring shot records! Richardson Conununity Band 866-531-3054 or long onto Wednesdays of the month at the "Rhythms, Reflections, Relations: City's Limit; East - Alma; and to the Free immunizations and free summer concert series at Richardson West, Coit (from Spring Creek to www.nationalbapust.org.
Sponsored Bi^: Proud To Be An Active at&t Partner In The Community
Page 2 • August 10 - August 16,2006 • Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette Visit tint W,. hsitt' .It wivtv..\t<).\'I'hi'
American Airlines Holds Fundraiser In Support Of Mt. Olive Church of Piano 740 Avenue F Plono, TX 75074 972-633-5511 United Negro College Fund Hurricane Katrina Relief WWW.MOCORORG Airlines' Employees Set Diane Stephenson, Area commended for stepping up to UNCF partner for more than Serving the Piano S50,000 Goal for Donations Development Director-UNCF; help these victims of Hurricane 26 years, supporting the orga Community for 13 Years American Airlines today Katrina get the college edu nization's fundraising efforts joined the United Negro cation they need," said and the nationally televised College Fund (UNCF) to UNCF President and CEO Annual Evening of Stars event. Sunday Worship hold a fundraising event at Michael L. Lomax. "At a Additionally, the airline serves 10:00 am American's Fort Worth time when a college degree is 25 of the communities in headquarters to help raise a minimum requirement for which UNCF's member col money for the UNCF almost every good career, the leges and universities are locat Wednesday Night Hurricane Katrina Relief hurricane could have not ed. Fund. The fund assists only derailed these 7:15 pm students from UNCF col young people's educa •Tastors Sam &• ^(cria 'Fenccrcy leges who were impacted (Left to R) Dr. John Waddell, incoming presi tion but affected the by the hurricane, and will dent of Paul Quinn College; Debra Hunter rest of their lives as Call Pastor Sam on: help them to continue Johnson, vice president- Global Human well," Lomax said. "Vision & Truth Live" their education. Resources Services-American; Sheena Payne, manager-Advertising and "American's commit- Rodio Broadcast: KWRD 100.7 FM Sundays 9pm - 10pm The event was a collabo- Promotions- American Airlines; and Maurice ment tO helping them HEAR PASTOR SAM DAriY ON: "TRUTH MADE SIMPLE" rative effort of the UNCF Jenkins, senior vice president-UNCF. will play an important KGGR 1040 AM MONDAY - FRIDAY @ 5:25pm - 5:30pm and American's Marketing and Dr. John Waddell, incom part in keeping their and Human Resources ing president of Paul Quinn education and careers departments and American's College. Dr. Waddell surprised on track." Cory Falade andTa'yana White, incoming Saint Mark Missionary African American Employee American and the UNCF with American Airlines, a freshman at DiUard University in New Resource Group. In atten a $1,500 donation to the cam founding member of the Orleans, attended an event at American Baptist Church dance were Maurice Jenkins, paign. oneworld® Alliance, Airlines Headquarters to raise funds for the United Negro College Fund's Hurricane Senior Vice President-UNCF; "American Airlines is to be has been a longstanding Katrina Relief Fund. 1308 Wilcox Street, McKlnney TX Pro-Line International And Boys & Girls Club Of Ppstor Charles S. Wattley Greater Dallas Search For Great Young Writers Launch "Helping Hands Creative Writing Contest" Winners Earn Scholarship a difference in your communi the Boys & Girls Club of during America's Day for Kids or Savings Bond to Help ty?" All entries will be judged Greater Dallas are leading the on September 16, 2006, Further Education on originality, creativity and way to help develop greater between lOam and 2pm. Pro-Line International, a grammar. The essay should educational opportunities for Pro-Line International is subsidiary, of the Alberto- contain no more than 500 children in our communities." the second largest manufac Culver Company words, be unpublished and The selection committee turer of ethnic beauty care Sunday never submitted to other com will announce first, second CNYSEiACV) and the second products in the world. A sub Education Ministries... 9:30 a.m. largest manufacturer of eth petitions. Aspiring writers and third place winners in two sidiary of The Alberto-Culver Worship Celebration... 11:00 am. nic beauty care products in may pick up apphcation pack age groups: 9-14 year olds and Company (NYSE:ACV), it - Nursery Facilities Available - the world, and the Boys and ets or receive more informa 15-18 year olds. The top manufactures popular brands Girls Club of Greater Dallas, tion by visiting any Boys & winner in 9-14 year- old cate like Soft & Beautiful®, Soft & Wednesday Inc. are launching the Girls Club in the Greater gory will win a $2,000 savings Beautiful Botanicals(tm), Family Ministries... 7:00 p.m. "Helping Hands Creative Dallas area. bond, while the first -place TCB®, Soft & Beautiful® Just Friendly Fellowship with A Family Focus Writing Contest" to find the winner in the 15-18 year-old for MeCtm), Pro-Line Comb- "Pro-Line International is For More Information Call 972.542.6178 most talented young writers category will walk away with a Thru, Motions® and Barber committed to giving back to www.saintmarKtK:.com • [email protected] 82,500 educational scholar in North Texas. the community by providing Select(tm). For the last 35 ship. Also, the first 100 years, it has been an industry Dallas area students, ages the Boys & Girls of Greater entrants will receive a FREE leader in hair care with its nine to 18, may enter the Dallas with financial support Word of Life Church * Pastor Morris Dewayne Jackson one-year membership to the brands distributed in 102 "Helping Hands Creative for educational endeavors," Boys & Girls Club of Greater countries around the world. 4321 N. BelUine Rd. Ste. 100 * .Mesquite,TX 7S150 * (972) 226-0019 Writing Contest" through said Dondella Harris> Dallas. Winners will be Log on to http://www.proline- Worship gam * Sundajr School 9:30am * Worship 1 lam August 15, 2006. Each essay Promotions Director for Pro- issued awards at Bahama intl.com for more informa Wednesday Night Prayer & Bible Study 7PM must address the question: Line International. "With Beach Waterpark in Dallas tion. "Where Jesus Is Lord and You are always #1" "What would you do to make this partnership, Pro-Line and
School Begins Page 1 safe passage of all pedestrians at the most likely drivers to do are forced to cross the road at all marked locations, not just something unexpected to get unprotected sites and tend to locations that have guards in out of a jam to avoid being late dart in and out of traffic. attendance. Never "wave" from for work. Always deliver your child to the your vehicle for a child to cross. Lead by example. Exercise safety of the school entrance Your wave could cause a fatal s of reasons patience, observe traffic laws through designated carpool accident. Just because you see and Crossing Guards and drive lanes. Stopping "along the the child and plan to wait for the posted speed to protect our way" in the carpool lane to them to cross, doesn't mean the children. choose TS" unload children creates delays motorists around you are aware Say thanks to your and may cause injury to your of the instructions you have Crossing Guards. Parental child, as has been experienced given. support means a great deal to fii.S-*^.. here in Piano. If you don't Commuters consider these dedicated City employees. want to navigate through the alternative routes to work. They are providing a vital serv carpool lanes and wait your Motorists trying to commute ice to our community's families turn at the school entrance, around areas of peak school of elementary students and are park your car a reasonable dis traffic might choose another rarely thanked. Respect the tance from the school and i future route to avoid frustration. The professional work they do. escort your student(s) to the delays for non-school com If you would be interested in crossing guard for safe passage. muters can be substantial being a School Crossing Guard, riot to mention ... techiiitdl focus, complete a certificate in otie-year, ceniraHy locaied, Watch for marked pedes between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 a paid position, contact fvprrjcnct'cif.ioiity, nationally recognized and more. Discover yours! trian crossings where a.m. Choosing a longer route Michelle Roberts at 972-941- Crossing Guards are not on Apply now for the fall term. out of a neighborhood to avoid 7783. Positions become avail Fall classes begin Aug. 28. ^ -^ duty. Watch the roadways for school traffic will save time in able throughout the year at var clearly marked pedestrian the end. Frustrated motorists ious locations through the City. Discover TSTC. Discover Yourself. Tech nicalCol lege crosswalks. It's the law that put pedestrian children at the Most Guards are able to work 254.867,2005 • 800.792.8784 • www.waco-tstcedu WaCCl motorists stop and allow for greatest risk because they are within their own neighborhood. Smart Move. Save time and money on college Through unique agreements with our special partner universities, Collin students can save thousands of dollars on a university degree!
Special university partners: • *^(iiithprn Methodiii University • IfAfis AAM Uriiversity MuAi' a •iman mov*- for your I nllege education today. COLLIN ( III ^ I ^ I oMM|!^11 v O COLI-EGE www.ccccil.ailu Register Now! L 'iliiii 'tlu'if-nl ."HUI flillf'i' i'pliifrtilr'i .'IKITHI Page 4 'August 10 - August 16,2006 • Minority Opportunity News - TTie Gazette I isit Our Website At vnvtu.MOXTheGazette.coni Mtt««**^ft*^ AAMMMl^AMMMMMMMMMft Business Directory To Advertise Call 972-606-7498 Blacks Saddled With High-Interest Loans Paid Training Positions Are Available In Piano Study shows disparity in Examination Council, an inter factor; minorities are far more If you are over 55 and on a lim • Administrative Assistant you at the Texas Workforce subprime lending agency body regulated by the likely than whites to borrow ited income Experience Works is Experience Works is a national, Center in Piano (820 Jupiter After analyzing lending data, Federal Reserve. More than from companies that specialize the answer. non-profit organization jlroviding Road, Piano, Texas) between the Association of Community 8,853 financial institutions dis in high-rate loans. If you are having trouble finding income-eligible seniors with train 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Organizations for Reform closed information about their In the past, information on a job and need training to update ing, experience, supportive servic August 23rd. Now found that 32.4% of lending practices, and the subprime loans flew below your skills, come and see us. The es and information they need to For more information: blacks received high-interest results are alarming. ACORN'S radar. The newfollowin g training positions are improve their lives, gain self-sufB- Contact Steve Miyazaki at loans to purchase homes in In Miami, Wells Fargo dis HMDA data accounts for ail available in Piano: ciency, realize their goals, and 469-229-0099, ext. 272 or Freda 2004.That number was drasti persed high-cost loans to 11.2% high-cost loans, regardless of • Receptionist obtain employment. Deulscher at 972-772-9705 or cally different for Latinos and of blacks, compared to 1.2% of the lenders' mix of offerings. • Office Clerical • Experience Works representa go to www.experienceworks.oig whites-20.3% and 8.7%whites, , reports ACORN. In Not only did HMDA reporting • Retail - Inventory Control tives will be available to meet with for'more information. respectively. High-cost mort Philadelphia, African make compiling mortgage data gages, defined as loans that Americans are 7.8 times more more accurate, says ACORN Study Reports Affluent Black Women An Untapped Market originated at an annual per likely to receive high-interest Fair Housing Director Valerie According to the 2005 African investable assets between the ages legacy for their children. centage rate three points above loans than whites; in Chicago, Coffin, "It also made it clearer American Active Investor Study, a of 30 and 49. Whites are more "It's our prediction that Treasury rates, had APRs 7.2 times more likely; and 6 that the disparities were greater larger proportion of well-oflF black likely to have S100,000 or more in African American investors will ranging from 7.67% to 8.54% times more likely in New York than was previously under investors are young, female, and investable assets between the ages represent one of the fastest- in 2004. and Washington, D.C. stood." single, compared with other pros of60and75. growing markets for the invest For the first time last year, In some cases, minority bor Coffin says lenders need to perous Americans. These savvy, business-minded ment services industry," says the Home Mortgage rowers with good credit are ensure that every borrower gets The survey reports that aflQuent women represent an untapped Mark Boles, executive vice pres Disclosure Act mandated that "steered" toward high-cost loans the lowest-cost loan for which African Americans are 58% more client group that asset managers ident of Phoenix Cultural Access financial institutions report more appropriate for borrowers they qualify. Among lending likely to be women, 28% more can reach by targeting this group's Group, a division of Phoenix details about their mortgage with low credit scores. But the institutions, Bank of America likely to be single or never mar aspirations and desires to leave a Marketing International. lending transactions lo the report also suggests that dis had the best record; Wells Fargo ried, and almost two times more Federal Financial Institutions crimination is not always the performed the worst. likely to have 8100,000 in BURIAL PLOTS North Texas Cities To Observe Stop On Red Week PRIME BURIAL LOTS FOR SALE On Thursday, August 10, draw attention to the problem crash survivor advocates; and recognize the commitment the Richardson corner of of red light running. The cer Leslie Blakey, Executive these communities have One, two or three lots for sale at Restland Coit and Campbell will be emony will begin at 10:00 Director of the National demonstrated in order to the meeting place for cities a.m. at the northeast corner of Campaign to Stop Red Light reduce red light running vio in North Dallas; located in the beautiful from all over the North Texas Coit and Campbell, and will Running. The City of lations,, crashes, injuries and and peaceful Serenity Gardens Section area. The cities will join feature speakers who will Garland will also release the fatalities." (Southeast corner of Greenville Avenue & together at the site of one of address the issues involved results of its most recent red The North Texas event is just Richardson's red light photo with red light running, includ light photo enforcement pro one of many planned across the Restland Road.) Market value $3450 each, enforcement cameras to ing State Representative for gram effectiveness report. United States, including Stop but selling price negotiable. View plots by observe National Stop on District 102, Tony Goolsby (R "North Texas is leading the on Red game nights being held Red Week, an event created - Richardson); Richardson nation in the number of local by Major League Baseball appointment only. Call 972-606-3878, in 1998 through a public-pri City Councilmember Bob ities adding the proven traffic teams, the Toronto Blue Jays 972-416-6109, or 469-235-5808. vate partnership between the Townsend; Martha Stowe, safety benefits of red light and the Washington Nationals. U.S. Federal Highway Director of the Injury cameras," said Blakey. For more information regarding Administration and the Prevention Center of Greater "National Stop on Red Week National Stop on Red Week, go COMPUTER SERVICHS American Trauma Society to Dallas; local red light running to stopredlightrunning.com. is the perfect time to publicly ComputGr Sufyport Viva Dallas! Showcases Hispanic Enterprise The Greater Dallas Hispanic Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. UT Southwestern Medical all regions of Latin America. Chamber of Commerce and Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 Center at Dallas will be one of • UT Southwestern is offering $49.95 AitH Up (GDHCC), one of die largest p.m. Event admission and park several health providers free mammograms to women Data Recovery Softvvare Uf>ciat»a and most prestigious chambers ing are completely free. VIVA •The Home Depot will host a 35 years and older. The total Notworif Stipfiort Softvt/aro Sujpptyrt in the nation, kicked off today Dallas will be an amazing show raffle at the conclusion of VIVA process, including paperwork System Ctoaninsf WV/ro/«a» :^»curity the annual VIVA Dallas! Expo case of everything from free Dallas, where individual appli and the mammogram, takes during a press conference at give-a-ways to live cooking ances of the Home Depot VIVA about 20 minutes. To pre-regis- 1 -aoo-aee-er^A C&/f Tod&y f=or & F^H^H Di&gnoses!!! the Latino Cultural Center shows to health screenings and Dallas Kitchen will be won by ter for the mammograms con EmactiinoM Tosthit>a Ctjmpatj Omtl Hf* (2900 Live Oak). The highly fun activities for the children. attendees tact 214-648-7421 or 214-648- C3 CulnputBr Conoultlno. IMC \ 2B2S For*»t t.a»e St«. 115S. Oa(l««, TAxa* TSa34 { anticipated tvent, presented by Highlights include: • The Food Pavilion, hosted 7420 for Spanish speakers. 314-432-0326 (Nli»ln) I 1 -aOO-BGti-a744 (Toll Fraa) / 2ia'432-0327 tPIHlO f/ Bank of America, is the • Coniniunity Health and by the Latin Restaurant Alliance Live entertainment. Free; GDHCC's annual Hispanic Fimess Pavilion offered by the will feature incredible food from admission. Free parking. I N S U R A N C: E business showcase, which attracted more than 18,000 LABYRINTH INSURANCE SERVICES attendees in 2005. "Viva means live, and for Let us guide you through the maze two days, the citizens of Dallas Hiisiiies^ Insurance E^xccuti^c Insumiwc Science &. Technology will live with more fun, family (tencral Liability Directors & Officers I.ifcKcicnce food and free services than Auto l-.mpK)yiiicri! Prarticc Ltabilit)' I'h;imiaccuiicaU l*r(>pcn>' [-iiluci.ir> Liability C omputcr ConsuJliinU they can imagine," said CiCi Workers ("onsp, ( riiiic Computer Mfji. Rojas, president and CEO, Unibrcib I idelily Biotechnology GDHCC. "The Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Contact us: 469-366-6890 Phone or Cell: 214-243-6225 Commerce is proud to host VIVA Dallas! and highlight they city's Hispanic flavor O I I. through the local businesses, corporations and institutions FAIR PRICE OFFER dedicated to our community." For Oil and/or Gas Buying VIVA Dallas! will be held Small "NET" Revenue Interest Fax Information To: 972-881-1646 Vrhan Uagtu Gala Page I Call Voice Mail: 972-606-3891 (Leave Message) including financial education focusing on home ownership R H A I. H S education. The mission of the Urban League is to enable African Americans and others to Real Estate Needs. secure economic self-reliance, Residential & Commercial parity, power and civil rights. Through its services, which Selling • Buying • Leasing include education, employ New • Pre-Owned • Luxury Homes ment, health, housing, seniors and technology' training, the tmoi for MLS Listings @ League creates positive choices glocartef^ 1 @juno.€om for residents throughout Dallas County. 214^41-7780 "We continue to believe in The Carter Group the words of Whitney M. Rodney & Gloria Carter, Realtors Young Jr., that "every man is North G • i_* ^V^V^V^^^^P^^ Cynthia McKinney Defeated In Georgia Runoff Democrat Cynthia primary but emerged only her at a checkpoint after fail face Repubhcan Catherine Davis eager to unseat her because of McKinney* Georgia's first 3 percent ahead of ing to recognize her. in the Nov. 7 election. her principled stand on issues, African American congress- Johnson, a lawyer and for The Justice Department Senior Democratic leaders had not least her opposition to the woman, lost her primary run mer county commission declined to charge her over declined to endorse McKinne/s war in Iraq, which she says is off race Tuesday, paying a price er, and was forced into a the incident, but Republicans re-election campaign, viewing illegal. for strident rhetoric and a fail nm-off for a seat she has seized on the opportimity to her as a polarizing figure who McKinney, 51, was first ure to galvanize supporters. held since 2004. paint her as a loose cannon. could hurt party chances in elected to Congress in 1992 Her opponent. Hank In June, McKinney was In a brief concession November elections, commenta but lost her seat in a primary Johnson, won 59 percent of the forced to apologize on the speech, McKinney said she tor Earl Hutchinson told race in 2002 in part because of vote in Georgia's 4th floor of the House over an wished the new district rep Reuters. her suggestion that President Congressional District, incident at the Capitol resentative well, while McKinneys campaign slogan Bush may have had prior according to Atlanta station that drew rebukes from Johnson told cheering sup was "Backbone in politics" and knowledge of the Sept. 11 WSB-TVs Web site. lawmakers of both parties, porters he would work to she accused her opponent in a attacks. in which she poked a Rep. Cynthia MclGnn^, D-Ga., right, speaks heal divisions caused during McKinney had been expect to supporters during an election night televised debate last week of tak She was reelected two years ed to cruise through the July police officer who stopped party in Decatur, Go. the campaign. Johnson will ing money from Republicans later. Louisiana Police Who Turned Away Katrina Victims Face Inquiry Associated Press Tlie grand jury will not begin been stranded at the New Orleans Gretna Police Chief Ardiur S. A grand jury will investigate the investigation next week, but it convention center without food Lawson Jr. has acknowledged that last year's blockade of a will start soon, said Leatrice and water, said they were told to his officers fired shots into the air Mississippi River bridge by Dupre, spokeswoman for the dis cross the bridge to be evacuated in an attempt to quell wliat he armed police officers who turned trict attorney's office. from the city. But Gretna police described as unrest among the back Hurricane Katrina evac Several himdred evacuees confronted them on the bridge evacuees. uees trying to flee New Orleans. claimed that police from suburban and forced them to turn around. The case raised widespread alle- Orleans Parish District Gretna blocked them as they tried Police later said they blocked the gadons of racism and spiured two Attorney Eddie Jordan declined to flee New Orieans for safety on evacuees because there were no marches across the bridge by to reveal any details of the inves Sept. 1. supplies or services for them on nadonal civil ri^ts organizations tigation on Thursday. Many of the evacuees, who had the other side of the river. in the months after the hurricane. Out Of Africa Page 1 to, in some way, mitigate the Monday. The slow approach of help effects of any future hurricanes Over three million people from the government has in the area? And as for Darftir, throughout Darfur are depend dragged down the morale of when will the peace deal finally ent on humanitarian aid, yet vast the victims of both events. bring peace? areas such as the Jebel Marra Limited access to food, water To donate to the Save Darfur mountains and large parts of the and medical attention is campaign and to the Hurricane northwestern region are almost \rm No Limit Women's Expo strongly believed by several Katrina relief fund visit, completely inaccessible to aid critics to lead to famine. www.savedarfur.com and agencies due to the violence and Presented by Ironically, after the Darfur www.redcross.org, respectively. insecurity. WMS Unlimited peace deal, the residents took Sudan—Care, International Since the signing of the DPA, H two large steps back. Nearly Rescue Committee (IRC), violence has been widespread two million people were forced Oxfam International and World across Darfur due to the various August 12, 2006,10am—6pm to relocate to temporary hous Vision, all international humani rebel groups dispersed through Piano Convention Centre ing. tarian groups have stated that out the region and the escalation 2000 £. Spring Creek Pkwy, Piano, TX 7S074 Sound familiar? July has been the worst month of violence between those pro Beneflting Conununity Partners of Dallas Ineffective guards against within the Darfiir conflict. and against the peace agree escalation of the struggle, "The level of violence being ment. FREE ADMISSION namely, the levees in New faced by humanitarian workers Secretary General Kofi Annan For exhibitor and sponsorship information, Orleans still remain in ques in Darfur is unprecedented," reported that more than 18,000 tion as the one year mark of Manuel da Silva, United troops will be needed for the •isitiwww.noliznitexpo.com or call (972)898-5882 the devastation rapidly Nations Humanitarian United Nations Mission in approaches. Although New Sudan (UNMIS). The mission •a/, Coordinator and Deputy Special •^On-Vc Orieans is in the process of its Representative of the Secretary- will begin in January, if the extreme makeover, have General for Sudan, told Sudanese government allows «.x''^w„„i^. extreme measures been made reporters in Khartoum on international support. I TRUE WORSHIP DANCE COMPANY | presents THE PRINCE OF EGYPT "DELIVER US" Featuring: Piano Dance Theatre, Praise N'Motion, Friendship Baptist Church Praise Team/Choir, Receding Artist Hurricane Katrina Benefit Raising money to build a Habitat for Humanity Tiffany Grant and more! home for Hurricane Victims in New Orleans!!! University of Texas at Arlington Rose Bud Theater August 12, 2006; Saturday @ 6 PM Praise-A-Thon Contest 2-4 PM - Blueboimet BaUroom (winner performs at intermission) $50.00 Cash Prize and Team Trophy Contact: Director Cherie Jones • (214) 282-9526 • Email: [email protected] • http://www.trueworshippraisedance-wear.com Page 6'August 10-August 16,2006 ' Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette I isil Our W'fltsitt.- .It ivi.viv..\f()\I'fit'ditzi'ttf.voin tmmm i^aai i J ^^ft^ftM**«A MMl flttMftMMa Email Entertainment News And Events to Entertaintnentl^AlonTheGazette.coin Angelina Jolie Sparks Casting Controversy Janet Jackson Poses Topless Oscar winner to play biracial Islamic extremists in Pakistan in reportedly of Afro Cuban/Dutch widow of slain Wall St. Journal early 2002. A month later, his heritage, was pregnant with reporter their son Adam at the time. For Vibe Magazine Mariane Pearl might be Since the news came out a few Janet Jackson has never been I'm onto something new. feels as if she's met her delighted to have actress weeks ago, message boards afraid to expose some skin. The Everybody got their licks in - match. Angelina Jolie depict her in an across the Internet have been on 40-year-old singer, newly svelte those who wanted to - and it's "When I look at Jermaine, I upcoming movie, but some of fire, expressing harsh criticism after losing some 60 pounds, done," she says. see myself," Jackson says. "I you are outraged. about Jolie playing the role of appears on the cover of Vibe Jackson credits her boyfriend. feel as if I'm looking in the mir Pearl is the tan, biracial Pearl. On BET.com's own magazine wearing a ror. The connection I feel widow of slain Wall Street boards, user chantejoy calls the skimpy bikini bot with him I have never felt Journal reporter Daniel Pearl, very idea a "new generation of tom and a necklace with anybody else." whose memoir, "A Mighty Hollywood in blackface." made of large shells. Her new album, "20 Heart: The Brave Life and "With talent such as Halle Her right arm covers y.O.," is slated for Death of My Husband Danny Berry, Thandie Newton and her breasts. JANET release Sept. 26. Dupri Pearl," will be adapted into a Jennifer Beals available — just Will she ever stop produced a few tracks, SHE^40,FD;AND motion picture by Brad Pitt's to mention a few — what is posing for sexy pho and longtime collabora production company. Hollywood's excuse for casting a tos? "Of course. CRAZY tors Jimmy "Jam" Harris The film, simply called "A white woman this time?" she >X^en I'm 80," she IN LOVE and Terry Lewis pitched Mighty Heart," will tell of asks. "Anyone who has seen a tells Vibe. "That's ICECUBE in on the disc as well. Pearl's experience after her captors released a video depict photo of Mariane Pearl can tell when I'll call it quits." The pop star recently husband was abducted by ing his murder. Pearl, who is she is a woman of color." Two years ago, Justin 33-year-old music producer said she had packed on extra Timberlake pulled off a part of Jermaine Dupri, for giving her weight for a role in the Gnarls Barkley Success Bittersweet: Cee-Lo Jackson's bustier, briefly expos self-esteem "a httle boost." upcoming movie ing one of her breasts, during "I came to realize that "Tennessee," which she ulti And Danger Mouse Postponed Other Projects the Super Bowl halftime show. younger men had less of a mately had to pass on In an interview in the maga problem with who I am than because of her new record. To Deal With Unexpected Popularity. zine's September issue, on older men," she says. "With the When asked if she'd rather Gnarls Barkley members and Cee-Lo's reunion with rap al" collaboration. newsstands Aug. 15, Jackson younger guys, there was less have a hit album or win an Cee-Lo Green and producer group Goodie Mob. Cee-Lo also "Now, with what it's become, says the incident - variously ego. Tilings were less competi Oscar, she says: "Win an Danger Mouse were not ready recorded an album with Jazze I'd like to see what we could do referred to as "Nipplegate" and tive. They weren't threatened Oscar. It's just a passion. But for the avalanche of attention Pha, but the rapper says it may if we really, really focused," he the "bra-ha-ha" - is history. by who made more and who can't I have both? Everybody brought on by their experi never see the light of day. says. "It's surpassed both of our "It's just over and done with. made less." in my family says I'm spoiled mental album, "St. "That was originally sched expectations." It's old. It's the past. It's history. She says that with Dupri, she anyway. I want both..." Elsewhere." Its success, fueled uled to be released prior by the first single "Crazy," has to ['St. Elsewhere']," Cee- already forced the duo to delay Lo says, "but I must say T .1. To Star Opposite Denzel Washington, work on some of their other that Capitol Records projects. dropped the ball, and I'll "A lot of things have been say it just like that 'cause, Russell Crowe In 'American Gangster' pushed on the back burner by frankly, I'm a little insult Rapper T.I. continues to fur smuggles heroin into Harlem the success of Gnarls — which ed by it. It's a very good ther his acting career, adding the inside of Vietnam soldiers is a good thing," Cee-Lo tells project, and I wish people film American Gangster to his coffins. T.I. has signed on to play Billboard.com. "It's bitter had gotten the opportuni resume. the nephew of Denzel sweet, a double-edged sword. ty to hear it." The Atlanta-bred MC has Washington's character Frank We didn't plan on touring for Nevertheless, he adds, signed on to star in American Lucas, while Crowe will star in ['St. Elsewhere'], but here we "If I have my way, I'll be Gangster opposite veterans the film as Detective Richie are, three months into a tour. trying to push for it [to Denzel Washington and Russell Roberts. The dominoes are falling just come out]. I feel strong Crowe in the movie, which is The Wu-Tang Clan's RZA is as they should." about that project." being directed by Ridley Scott also attached to the movie, Among the extra curricular Cee-Lo says he and (Black Hawk Down, Gladiator, which was written by Steven activities placed on hold is Danger Mouse are also Thelma & Louise, Hannibal). Zaillian. Danger Mouse's collaboration looking at a second album American Gangster tells the American Gangster is slated with rock outfit Sparklehorse, for what becan as a "casu story of a 1970's drug lord who to hit theaters in 2007. August 12 August 13 9:iF0 am - 6:00pm ^"^ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Dallas Market Hall - Main Hall 2200 Stemmorts Freeway, Dal/as, Texas 75207 (I-SS Stemmons Freeway and WycUff) Fm F^r Th§BtMt§ Fmn^l ^ m^ms^smss • O&siiiiMlEfliinxai]} * Iifl3©@sI]&gSliD57 • EflreWemD For more information: 214-521-6007 / www.gdhcc.com Hva Dallas! 2006 Sponsors '-•^ ^ WS 1123 BankofAmerica f5 aiflia CHASE O W^ S '^-" 'l^.-NAHCIm;. ^AMERIC^E^ ^ffggg. Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette • August 10 - August 16,2006 • Page 7 ^^ —i Being Poor Page 1 seven Hope Centers in the Los Most customers of check-cash owners (530,000 or less) pay Angeles, Oakland and ing businesses earn annual AUTO FOR SALE interest rates as high as nearly 7 Washington, D.C. areas. incomes of less than $30,000 and percent, meanwhile people with Home buying isn't the only to cash a $500 check, the report incomes of more than $120,000 area where lower income people said. Customers would pay an paid a rate of 5.5 percent. are getting bad deals. additional $5 to $50 in the 12 Store Management FOR SAll The Johnsons were able to Lower income homeowners metro areas they selected for the Opportunities secure a rate of 4 percent. "can pay as much as $300 more study. Hobby Lobby is a leader So how did they do it? And for home insurance than those in Bryant said when people use in the Arts & Crafts indus why aren't more low-income higher income neighborhoods," these services, they ask the wrong 1994 Mercuiy Capri "Red Convertible" try with 378 stores locat folks rushing to do the same the report said. questions. ed in 29 states. thing? When a lower income person "You don*t buy almost any 4-Speed • Very Good condition Financial empowerment walks into a car dealership, the thing based on what the payment Candidates must have previ experts and the Brookings report showed, that person will is, but that's how we tend to ask ous retail store management pay between $50 and $500 more Institution's study say the num the question. When we go buy a experience in "one of the fol 659? ear 3095"° Cash or Terms ber one problem is the lack of in car prices and an extra two house, a 30-year mortgage we ask lowing:" information. percentage points on an auto what's the payment? It can be an For low income Black loan. interest only loan which means Supermarket chain. Craft chain 469,583,8257 Cell or 972,606,3891 Voice Mail Americans, there are even deep "Together, these higher prices you never pay any of the principal Mass merchant. Drug chain er issues, said John Hope can add up to over $1,000 every off. It could be a negative amorti Building supply chain Career Opportunities — Bryant, the chairman and year," said the report. zation loan, meaning every time Must be willing to relocate. o jihiTii-*.- in our •.iitxx-T Kppuniiniiy soutii you make a payment you can owe •w: I'jx. 'i7^-5iM-'Hii,s, i;ni.iil: iinpi>rtiiiii[\ founder of Operation Hope, a What you pay all hinges on Benefits include: Los Angeles-based financial more money next month. We credit, says Tracy Bailey, assistant • Ail Stores Closed on Sunday! EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY empowerment organization. manager of the Hope Center in don't ask the question of what's • Competitive Salaries "We really don't have a histo D.C. the interest and what's the terms. • Paid Vacations Position ry of economic capitalism and "People don't understand the "Rent to own fijmiture. We fi-ee enterprise. And that's hurt power of good credit and they don't ask. How many times in a • 401K Plan FULL-TIME ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE us. We're experts generally don't check it as often as they year, if I rent this television set • Medical/Dental speaking in civil rights, we're should. They really don't under and I pay you every week, how • Life Insurance News Talk 660 KSKY-AM located in Irving, TX is experts in issues of social justice stand that they don't need a many times in a year have I • Merchandise Discount looking for a ftiU-time Account Executive with out because those are the things whole lot of money for purchas bought this television? You proba • Flex Spending Plan • side sales experience. Candidate should have an that most impacted our lives ing power if they have good cred bly have bought that television from the history we have in this it. When we inform them of that three or four times," he said. Qualified Candidates with Retail understanding of news talk format and be ready to country, said Bryant, who has fact it's like a light comes on," Management experience as listed hit the ground running. Previous news talk radio been featured on Oprah, and Bailey said. above must apply on-line. sales experience a plus. 2 years sales experience has a number of parmerships That's why the credit coun www.hobbvlobbv.com required. with major financial institutions selors at Operation Hope, teach across the country and with for people how to read their credit Please fax a letter along with a brief resume to Bob mer U.S. President Bill Clinton. report at least twice a year and CURRENT JOB OPENING Johnson, Sales Manager at 214-561-9662 or email Because of that, Bryant encourage them to get rid of the to [email protected]. NO PHONE CALLS launched a new movement— fear of contacting their debtors tvtth KWUD-FM The Word 100,7 FM the Sliver Rights Movement— and disputing incorrect informa PLEASE! when he started Operation tion. Hope in 1992. Bryant's goal "We've got to stop being News Talk 660 KSKY-AM is a subsidiary of Salem KWRD-FM is looking for candidates who have was to help lower income peo ashamed of the fact that we may Communications, an equal opportunity employer. ple take back their fiscal lives have tore up credit. The faa that been successful in outside sales. A commitment to and has developed several pro we may not have any money in the programming and the mission of KWRD is crit grams including credit counsel the bank... We sit there with you ical. Previous radio sales experience is not neces ing, job assistance and home and have a good laugh. We laugh sary. ownership classes that help peo and we encourage you to laugh. ple like the Johnsons. We say this credit report looks $10-$12 Per Hour If you're interested in this position with KWRD- Banking on our Future, is like a bus accident. Now it's out. another nationally-recognized It's not that bad, the world didn't FM, please fax an introductory letter along with Seeking An Energetic, Telephone financial literacy program fi-om explode. We're proud of you that your resume to Easy Ezell at 214-561-9662. Operation Hope geared toward you actually stepped forward," Bryant said. Advertising Sales Pro For Classified students ages 9-18. That pro NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE! gram alone has reached more Check-cashing, payday loans and Small Business Accounts. than 700 schools in the U.S. and rent-to-own furniture busi serving thousands of students, nesses are also major contribu Bryant said. tors draining the pockets of low KWRD-FM is a subsidiary Salem Operation Hope currentiy has income people, says the report. Communications, an equal opportunity employer. Must have: Experience^v^ •»" Sales Skills, Good People Skills, the Ability. CITY OF NBC 5 to Sponsor 17*'' PLANO, TEXAS to Close. Part-Time Piano POLICE HOTLINE (aprox. 20 hrs per week). Annual VISIONS: The Women's Expo (972) 941-7299 FtRE HOTUNE Hourly pay + Commission + Bonuses w. (972)941-7402 24 HOUR CAREER INFORMATION HOTLINE CaU: 972-606-3891 voicemaU (972) Ml-7116 1 Home P.g«: wwnv.plano.oov Fax or Email resume to ff\ FAX (972)941-7239 1 1 'AA / EOE /ADA Fax: 469-366-7473 Email: [email protected] »jmbiA^ ROUTE PERSON Needed For: Garland/Mesquite/Plano/ Richardson/N. Dallas/ Saturday, Aug. 26 and Sunday, Aug. 27 Farme rs ville AVylie/ McKinney/Allen/Frisco/ IRVING 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lewisville/Denton/ Dallas Market Hall - 2200 Stemmons Freeway - Dallas Areas DO YOU WANT AN EXCITING Salary Negotiable AND REWARDING CAREER? Call (972) 606-3891 PURSUE A CAREER AS A POLICE OFFICER OR FIREFIGHTER! or Fax Resume to • Competitive wages The two-day show, which benefits Dallas Habitat 469-366-7473 • An*ay of benefits • Education incentive pay Please leave a message! for Humanity Women Build program, provides an • ... and more opportunity for women of all ages to attend and SIGN UP TO TAKE THE CIV/ OF IRVINS'S NEXT enjoy exciting activities, such as a speaking SMALL CIVIL SERVICE ENTRANCE EXAM. presentation by singer-songwriter Naomi Judd, CALL (972) 721-2532 TO REGISTER. COMPANY The City, of Irving does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex. reli an appearance by Bryan Dattilo, the gion, age. or disability in employment or the provision of sendees. mischievous Lucas Roberts on Days of our Lives, Needs HWH-. cL irving. tx. us the annua! JC Penney Fashion Show, shopping Office Assistant opportunities, product and cooking Trying to Get Your For Part-time Foot in the Door? demonstrations and seminars on several specialty Work During Day Community Newspaper seeking ambitious, stages. • Mature flexible and dependable Staff Writer to cover • Punctual Government and Community Desks. Must • Microsoft Softivare Admission: $10 for adults, $8 if purchased on have strong desire to learn and be willing to • OrganizedlEfficient take instruction, should also be familiar with line and for seniors, $16 for a two-day pass, and • Light Collection Work AP style. Shift is part-time evenings and free for children 12 and under. • Professional Saturdays. Great opportunity for student or Fax or email resume seasoned professional looking to begin a career to 469-366-7473 or For more information please visit in journalism. A writing sample will be request PubUsher(a,MoiiTh eGazette.com www.viSionsexpo.com or call (972) 504-6358. Leave Message ed. Please call 972-606-3891 and leave contact (voicemail) 972-606-3891 information or fax resume to 469-366-7473. Piige 8 • August 10 - August 16,2006 • Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette I i.sit Our iVebsite At ivivw..MO\TheCiazettc.ctini ^^^lAA. •MMiMM^MKA* ^^^h^^^lA^AAMA*^ ^^^^^^^rm Church News Church Happenings FELLOWSHIP OF ST. LUKE nate this historic celebration fea Everything Happens For A Purpose BELIEVERS "COMMUNrrV^ UNTrED turing the Henry Thompson Male one do not always mean that the per true. Do not feel guilty about your MINISTRIES fFOBCC^ METHODIST CHURCH Chorus and a delicious Soul Food son will love you. Don't turn your success; don't let an obsession with Augtut 31 - September 2, 7:30 pm Auguft 9 - 13, 6 pm diimer served fix)m 1-3 pm in back on love; when you find the right achieving your goals lead you to The public is invited to a All youth in grades 7 - 12 are the I. B. Loud Fellowship HaU; person, the joy the person brings will engage in malicious activities. "Youth Extravaganza 2006" at invited to an end of summer Block and @ 4 pm our guest speaker will make up for all past hurts. When you are ridiculed, it teaches the Greater Fellowship Church, Party with food, music, fun, and be Rev. Harold Dangerfield, When someone holds a grudge that nobody is perfect. Accept peo 825 Murdock Road, Dallas, TX prizes to kick ofif the Annual Youth Senior Pastor of Hamilton Park As you face new challenges, against you, it teaches that everyone ple for their merits and be tolerant of 75217; Rev. George Dawson, Revival. Workshops include Prayer UMC, with his choir and church make mistakes. When you are their flaws. Don't reject someone for especially with the condition Senior Pastor. Guest speakers lOljDating 101;HipHop 101;and family. Reception will follow. wronged, the most virtuous thing imperfections over which they have that our world is in today, the include Minister Karen Tolbert Worship 101 - designed to help For more information contact you can do is foi^ve the offender no control. fighting, killings, bad attitudes, youth learn the importance of the church @ 214-922-0000. without pretense. Forgiving those Hearing the Lord's wisdom, the from New York City, NY; hatefulness, road rage, etc., Trusting His Unfailing Grace - who have hurt us is the most difScxdt woman thought that there were no Minister Rudolph Urquheart, think of this story from the files T.H.UG. 101 Guests include Rev. lessons to be learned from man's Now Ministries in Lewisville, St. Paul UMC, of Floyd Erving's Short Stories: Otis Moss III, Pastor, Trinity good deeds. TX, and Pastor Debra Jackson Donntown Dallas A woman died after living a long United Church of Christ, Chicago, life. She met God and asked, "If God replied that man's capacity to from FOBCC. Our theme: Rev. Elzie Odom, Jr., JL, cited by Newsweek as "One of man was created in Your image and love is the greatest gift he has. At the "The Next Generation Senior Pastor God's Foot Soldiers" committed to created equal, why do people treat root of all kindness is love; each act Summoned by God," 1816 Routh Street transforming the lives of youth. each other so badly?" God replied of love teaches us a lesson. God 1 Peter 2:9. Dallas, TX 75201 once again explain: When someone that each person who enters our life September 1-2, 2006 For more information and cost 214-922-0000 loves us, it teaches that love, kind has a unique lesson lo teach. It is Please join us for our 1st (which includes a revival T-shirt, all through those lessons that we learn ness, charity, honesty, humility, for Annual Christian/Gospel Talent meals and materials, call Katrina THE CITY OF BIJ^SSINGS about life, people, relationships and giveness and acceptance can coun Search @ Waxahachie Bible Martin @ 469-235-2261 MLMSTRIES God. Then God explain. teract all evil. For every good deed, Church, 6214 N. Grand, August 16 6pm August 13, 12pm to 5pm When someone lies to you, it there is one less evil deed. Man has Waxahachie, TX 75165. There QEI Productions proudly pres The Styles of Heaven Beauty & teaches that things are not always the power to control the balance ents Djore' Nance in his FREE Barber Salon in partnership with as they seem. The truth is often between good and evil, but the les will be a 1st, 2nd, & 3rd prize Gospel Music Debut Concen with beneath the surface. Look beyond sons of love are not taught often wiimer. Professional Christians The City of Blessings Aiinistries guest artists, Anwar Robinson of the masks people wear if you want enough, the power is often abused. and Gospel Music Industry will provide FREE hair cuts and to know their heart. Don't forget When you enter someone's life, iudges in attendance! Vendors American Idol fame and Myron stjies for children ranging firom to remove your own mask to let whether by plan, chance or coinci are welcomed. Registration ends Butler as Praise and Worship Pre-K to 8th Grade. FREE food dence, consider what your lesson will people know yours. August 25, 2006. Leader. For more information call will be served during the event @ be. Will you teach love or a harsh les When someone steals from you, 214-336-6544 or 214-821-2970. the Styles of Heaven Beauty & son of reality? Will your life have For more information, regis it teaches that nothing is forever. tration fees, and performance Barber Salon, 2616 N. Edgewood Appreciate what you have; you Picture ofTtte Week results in loving or hurting; in com times, please call Bishop St. Luke "Community" UMC Terrace, Ft. Worth, TX 76103 never know when you might lose it. Dr. Richie G. Rush, Senior Pastor of fort or pain; more joy or sadness? Crawford @ 214-938-0167. Rev. Tyrone D. Gordon, For more information, please Don't take your friends and family IBOC Church autographing SisUr Each of us has power over the bal Senior Pastor contact Shinette Jackson (Stylist) for granted; today is the only guar Tarpl^'s copy of fas book May I ance of love in the world. Use it wise 5710 E. R.L. Thornton Freeway or Carla Sanders (Barber) @ antee you have- have Ibur Order Ptease. Buy a copy ly. Everything happens for a purpose; Fellowship of Believers When someone inflicts an injury of this tfynamitic book by catting the we may not see the wisdom of it all Ministries Dallas, TX 75223 817-535-0078 church Ca 972-572-4262 now, but trust in the Lord that every upon you, it teaches that the Bishop Gregory Crawford, 214-821-2970 thing is for the best! human state is a fragile one. and courageous thing man can do. Founder and Senior Pastor The City of Blessings When a loved one is unfaithful to ST.PAULUNrrED Protect and take care of your body 3911 S. Lancaster Road Ministries as best you can; it's the only thing you, it teaches that resisting tempta Email; [email protected] Rev. Stanley Alexander, Pastor Dallas, TX 75216 METHODIST CHURCH that you have here on earth. When tion is man's greatest challenge. Be Office: 972-516-1191 Ft. Worth, TX 76103 Voice MaU: 972-606-3878 214-372-3624 you are mocked, it teaches that no ngilant in your resistance against ARTS DISTRICT 817-230-9134 temptations; doing so will be reward two people are alike. When you Fax: 972-516-4197 Atigu*t2006 encounter people who are different ing with a sense of satisfaction GREATER ALLEN Please join us for our month of WESTSIDE from you, don't judge them by how greater than the temporary pleasure Let MON-The Gazette help your TEMPLE AME CHURCH activities in celebration of our 133rd BAPTIST CHURCH they look or act; base your opinion by which you were tempted. church accomplish the Pn^er of Jabez, August 13, 3 pm Anniversary in the Arts Distria of on the contents of their heart. When someone cheats you, it "Enlarge our lerritory to expand opportuni CLLEmSVlLU'; ties that may impact in such a way thai vx You are invited to join us as we teaches that greed is the root of evil. Downtown Dallas. We will be August 13, Spm When someone breaks your touch more lives for God's glory. Let us do celebrate our 117th Church Aspire to make your dreams come "Practicing The Spiritual heart, it teaches that loving some- more for Him." Anniversary. The Rt. Rev. You are invited to our FREE Disciplines" for the month and our "Gospel Music Worship of Gregory G.M. Ingram, Presiding theme is "Celebrating Our America" concert. Guests include Links Page I Prelate of the 10th Episcopal Oneness: One Family, One God, Hull Thompson. The Chapter Germany and South Africa. West Coast Regional Chapters District of the AME Church will One Great Joy." We will Fast and Prairie, The Circles Girls President is Roslyn Thibodeaux Through the years. The links. from Los Angeles, Sacramento, be our speaker. For more infor Pray each Wednesday; and we will Leadership Program, the North Fitch. Incorporated has raised millions Oakland, San Jose, and San mation, please call the church @ have Bible Study each Thursday. Texas Food Bank and other The Links, Incorporated is of dollars for numerous worthy Diego, California, along with our 972-790-0432. community service programs. an international professional causes including educations August 13th; The public is invit ownWBC Mass Choir. For addi This is the 14th year for A women's organization with health care, the arts and support ed to our "Children & Youth tional information, contact Dr. Greater Allen Knock-Out Affair: Black Tie more than 10,000 members in of youth and the elderly. Sunday" this is when the children Patrick Bradley @ 972-221-5668. Boxing, the General Chairper 43 states, the District of The attire for the event is Temple AME Church and youth lead worship. August Rev. Michael W. Water*, sons are Audrey Boiling, Colimibia, the Commonwealth black-tie. Tickets for the 20th: "Memorial Sunday" is when Wesuide Baptist Church Senior Pastor fundraiser are $100.00 per per we remember members who have Rev. K. W. Blakc, Senior Pastor Audrey Thomas and Brenda of the Bahamas, Frankfort, 3SSU Gilbert Circle son. For ticket information, gone home to Glory, since the last 900W.BellmreBIvd. Grand Prairie,TX 75050 Anniversary. August 27th: please call 214-371-1756. Lcwi»vUic,rX 75067 Church Directory 972-790-0432 "Celebration Sunday" will culmi 972-221-5668 T'emvCe of'Faith Cfiristian CfiapeC CM-X. Cfiurcfi West Irving Church of God in Christ Fresh Manna 'Where Jesus is the Main Attraction' 3922 Grimes Road Ministries, Inc. (FMM) Apostle Sonia C. Sunday Worship Experience - 8:00 am & 10:45 am Irving, TX 75061 &c Pastor John Blackwell, Visionaries Wednesday Bible Study - 12:00 Noon & 7:00 pm 972-790-8036 £aunkingshiirt(A aol.com (Email) 14120 Noel Road • Dallas, TX 75254 www.westirvlngchurch.org www.onrsltes.com/tx/finmkindoin/ (Web Site) 972-239-1120 (Office) • 972-239-5925 (Fax) Special Greetings in the name of Jesus 972-624-8669 Dr. Jerume E. Christ our Lord; we have a great challenge McNeil. Jr.. Pulor [email protected] (Email) Sunday Worsliip: 9:00 am before us as we move into the 21st Ccntiiry. Tuesday Lay Diftciplnliip Training: TtOOpm llcahhv lU'jiiniiinp Child Dcvclopnunt CcnliM - 972-104-UI2 That challenge is to build the Kingdom of (a. 4721 Chowning Circle,The Colony, 7$0S6-1123 God. TTie command of our Lord remains Pastor Andrew Jackson & the same: That we must reach out to the lost First Lady Sandra G. Jackson FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH OF ALLEN and dying world that know not Christ. In a day of victimization, felt needs, and self esteem, it is easy to become focused on ourselves and our problems. But Pastor VV.L. Stafiford Sr., M.Div no believer has a problem that even compares to that of one lost without Christ. Sl^iit Gnctpei "A Ministry that is on th* Movajbr Christ" Chretian MetliodisI Epkcopa] Chirch Sunday Service Times 1115 Avf, I. maiio. 1A 75074 (972) 423-1090 S .11 S. li.>.>l Sunday School: 9:30 am • Morning Worship: 10:45 am \iii..l<> M.>ii f P f I I NORTH DALLAS COMMUNITY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church 'A Spiritual Oasis for a Thirsty WyrU" Isaiah 55:1 920 E. 14th Street Piano, TX SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: 8:00 AM •9:30 AM* 11 :30 AM 9 72-437-34 93 F^ . ^ 10]0-1020Soutfi Sherman Street •Richardson, 1X75081 *i£lS^ wwwndcbf.org New Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Dallas Sunday Service Morning Worship 7:30 am & 10:30 am 9:00 am Sunday School Wednesday Service Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm Brotherhood 7:00 pm Missions 7:00 pm 1701 W. Jciit'rsfjn Sf., CMnd Pr.iiric, Tcx^is 7">(r,l Singles Group 7:00 pm Dr. Robert E. Price, .^'i().) M Macedonia Ministries To help you take care of this important THE 702 S. Mill Street • Lewisville, TX 75057 responsibility, we are offering a FREE SIMPLICITY 972-436-201 1 Restland Simplicity Planner preplanning guide. . PLAN" "We Choose Love to Nourish and Cherish One Another* John 13:34 & Ephesions 5:28-29 CaU 972-238-7111 today! TJ. D«n$on, Pastor www>n>acwloniaminiitri«s.com (Don't wait until it's too late to make your final wishes knowr^) Sundajr S«rvk«t: Sundojr School <§f 9:30 am • Morning Worship # 11:00 am Mendoy SenrJcei Men's Group & Women's Group Bible Stutty t§* 6:30 pm Schools are starting; students are college-bound, and people are ioining the workforce. We wish you Wednesday Service: Family BibEe Study @ 6:30 pm good health and prosperity. Now do "The Simplicity Plan" for family security and peace of mind. Faithway Fellowship Jien fiiishinf^ton liaptist Churchy Inc. Baptist Church TTieT^^^ 390i Frisco Avenue Of Hamilton Park Irving, TX 75061 8219BuncheDr. Dallas, TX 75243 Church 972-790^21 Fax 972-986^590 Church Office: (972) 792-0239 P/ro«e'972 t•ar,972-709-3m Email: churclt(,ahwbcirviHg.orx Pastor's Office: (972) 792-0240 Sunday Services: 7:30 am, 10:00 m\, 12:3npni. Service Times MnndavSchnol:7:pin Sunday School: 9:45AM 'TflE CHURCH mTH AN OPEN BIBLE" Morning Worship 11:00AM Men's Fellowjihip; Friday 7:00pm Sunilay Worship Services Wetinesdav Wednesday Bible Study 7:00PM H.-fWu-rtu d£ 11:00 a,nu 12:00p.m. Bible Study Awf« ;?Af<^ ? JS^^ iVei^iu.- zowzvJbocjoy.org IMOPI ,K OF I All II WITH A MINI) TO WORK 9:45 a,m. Sunday School 7:00 pm. Prayer Hour 6:00 p.m. Baptist Tnining Vnion 7:30pm. Bible Study EBENEZER WORSHIP CENTER ill- arc Livinti Stones in (iod's Tenil^U Friendship Baptist Church SUNDAY jDr. C, Paul McBride, Pastor) 10:00 am: Sunday School THEITVE 11:00 am: Morning Worship Schedule of Services: MONDAY CHURCH 7:00 pm - S:30 pm: Men of Power and Women of Power Sunday Living Obediently Victoriously Expectantly TUESDAY Ktv. (:«cUT. !>miih. II 7i00 pm- 8:00 pm: Bible Study & Worship Service Early Morning Worship A LOUIS Patterson, III • Pastor . F 8:00 a.m. I IIKUI I',, Mi.tl l{.l (.1 • l>.lll.l>, I \ s' ^.J . 'J • •ISIJ !»•> • <( luKvIt I'll Sunday School Classes Service Times: THE MOVE OF GILEAD 9:30 a.m. Church Unusual Jc*u» Chriit. Chief Ov«r»eer Morning Worship Sundays («» 9:30AM Overseer Crals L. Cobb (Flnt Lwty - Mcikcl Cobb) PaMor MancU C«mU, II Pane 10 • August 10 - August 16,2006 • Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette Visit OiiiWcbsitv .tl ivwiv..\t<>\'l hf<»ii:til^.titni