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Mother and Daughter Local Business Man To Run Marathon By: Felicia Coleman has branches all over the United and make a difference," she Buys Thornton House Waynette Woodard and her States, with the purpose of rais­ added. mother Helen Woodard, both of ing funds for research to find Waynette, her mother, and to Preserve African Allen, are training for Ireland's cures in honor of those who have others, begin training at 5:00 On the Homefront: 26.2 mile marathon in Dublin died, and who are suffering from a.m. at White Rock Lake, run­ American Heritage on October 28. The ning 25-30 miles a Will Corporate and Private Sponsors Answer Free Photography Contest Open to marathon \\i\\ benefit week. She said that it Piano residems-The T Internationa] the Call for Funding and Involvement? Library of Photography is pleased to the Leukemia & was her mother announce that o^•e^ 560,000 in prizes Lymphoma Societ>'. Helen, an elementary will be awarded this year in the International Open Amateur To train for the school coach and aer­ Photography Contest. Photographers marathon, The Wood- obic instructor, who from the Piano area, particularly beginners, are welcome to ir>- to win ards have teamed up convinced her to run their share of over 1,300 prizes. The with "Team in Train­ the marathon. deadline for the contest is September 30,2002. The contest is open to everj- ing", the world's "I've came a long one and entry is FRHE. To enter, send lar^st endurance sports way in a short period ONE photograph in ONLY ON'E of the following categories: People, Travel, training and fiindrais- of time. At first I was Pets, Children, Sports, Nature, .\ction. ing program, in skeptical because I Humor, Portraiture, or Other. The photo must be a color or black-and- March of this year. wasn't in shape and white print (unmounted). S" x 10" or "Team in Training I've never run a smaller. .\il entries must include the photographer's name and address on allows each athlete to marathon before in the back, as well as the category- and run, walk or ride in my life," said Wayn­ the title of the photo. Photographs honor of a specific should be sent to: The International ette. "Never in a mil­ Library of Photography, Suite 101- leukemia patient. lion years would I 2614, and 3600 Crondall Lane. Owings Mills, .MI) 21117. Entries must be "I received a letter have thought that I postmarked by September 30. 2002. in the mail on Teams would be a runner. By Monica Thornton You may also submit your photo In Training. I research­ When I run and I get the house has to be moved, as directly online at www.picture.com. Dallas resident and local Greater New Birth Church For more information contact Owines ed it and looked on tired, I think of the businessman, Ron Williams, 42, MiUs at (410) 363-4800. owns the land on which it sits, the internet to find patients and I keep has stepped up to the plate and and until recently, they also The Piano Chamber of Commerce the Dallas chapter. going on." purchased the John Thornton owned the house. in%'itcs you to join them at welcomine That is how I became Each participant house in the Douglass Com­ The church is ready to their new pn'sidi'p' Hv't ^i',r,t!.n -ir involved," Waynette wears a wristband munity' of East Piano. expand its sanctuary and need the Blue AU-Sit (. ^ (L to R) Het«n and Hbyrtafte W»o

Reparations subject that at the national level selves, and in our society." A &om Page 1 nobody wants to talk about," paper published by the Human Desire to Honor Kids Inspires Conyers said at a TransAfrica Rights Watch notes, "We begin argue, its racism against White forum two years ago. "This is with the premise that slavery, the people. And they make those America's secret and, at the slave trade, the most severe Team Effort from Coca-Cola specious arguments by using the same time, most sensitive politi­ forms of racism associated with very statues designed to assist cal problem of race that now colonialism and subsequent offi­ Blacks, such as the equal protec­ comes together when we raise cial racist Bottling Company of North Texas tion clause of the constitution, questions of reparations that practices such as apartheid and turn them against African- lead many people to move in South Africa or the Jim Crow Americans. toward the door, to exit as laws in the United States are So, it's no surprise that quickly as they can." Not all extraordinarily serious human some Americans are imwilling to Whites are moving toward the rights violations. If committed even discuss the merits of repa­ door. One group is called today these would be crimes rations, Conyers introduces a CURE—Caucasians United for against humanity." bill every year—HR40 (as in 40 Reparations and Emancipation. Correction: They were acres and a mule)—that would Acting in the tradition of White crimes against humanity then. establish a commission to study abolitionists, the group's state­ And it's a crime to pretend that possible legislation at the federal ment of belief and purpose we are serious about solving the level. But the measure never gets declares: "We see the United race problem in America with­ out of committee. States as immoral from its very out acknowledging in a formal While there appears to be foundation because of the lie of way that the remnants of slavery growing support for reparations white superiority and the com­ are still with us. among African-Americans, few mission of the crime of slavery, George E. Curry is editor- White pohticians will even dis­ and we dedicate our lives to fun­ in-chief of the NNPA News cuss the subject. "This is the damental change within our­ Service and BlackPressUSA.com.

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Ikige 2 'August IS-August 21,2002 • The Gazette Editorial Inspiration THE TRUTH CLINIC BLACKS SHORT CHANGED IN EDUCATION DOLLARS Be Thankful Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire. By James W. Breedlove with elite suburban schools for the poor, or among black, Latino and School bells across the coun­ most qualified teachers and also white students. But eliminating If you did, what would there be to look forward to? try are ringing announcing the provide ejctra instructional time the differences in financing and Be thankful when you don't know something, start of a new school year. School for smdents who are behind. spending the money wisely to hire administrators will be challenged The S518 was a 34 percent qualified teachers, lengthening the for it gives you the opportunity to learn. by the tough new federal demands increase over the FY1997 differ­ school day, and implementing Be thankful for the difficult times. to raise achievement scores among ential. Nationally, school districts strong curriculums could go a During those times you grow. poor and minority students. with the fewest minority students long way toward solving the Many school districts, already spent 96,684 in state and local achievement gap problem. Be thankful for your limitations, hard pressed for funds, will find it money per pupil, compared with States establish the systems because they give you opportunities for improvement. more difficult to deal with the new S5,782 for heavily minority that fimd public schools, and thus federal standards schools. The study showed that it is states that must act to close Be thankful for each new challenge, The Education Trust, a non­ while the financing disparities these gaps. The most common because it will build your strength and character. partisan group that represents grew in nine states, the gap approaches are for states to reduce schools in poor urban districts, between high- and low-poverty reliance on local property taxes by Be thankful for your mistakes. released a report documenting the schools nationally shrank to an assuming a greater share of overall Tliey will teach you valuable lessons. large funding gaps between high- average of S966 per smdent, from school funding and to heavily tar­ Be thankful when you're tired and weary, and low-poverty and minority dis­ 51,139 per student in 1997. get poorer districts when distrib­ tricts in many states. The report The handing differentials uting those state tax revenues. because it means you've made a effort. analyzed census data and state might explain why blacks are fair­ Many states now do some version and local school fmancing figures ing poorly on the National As­ of both of those things. How submitted to the federal Edu­ sessment of Educauonal Progress much the state needs to do is, of It's easy to be thankful for the good things. cation Department for the 1999- (NAEP) report card. Comparing course, a function of how much A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who 2000 school year and compared the math and science scores from inequality there is in local them to school finance data 1996 to 2000 blacks had the low­ resources. The problem is that are also thankful for the setbacks. from 1997. est scores for all ethnic groups many states give low priority to This document shoujd be a studied. Notwithstanding the addressing the huge resource dif­ wake up call for black parents incremental improvement that ferences between poor and Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive. because it is one more indicator black students made from 1996 - wealthy communities. Education that the very students who have 2000, the differential between the rhetoric much be supported with the greatest need are in fact get- white scores and the black scores funding equality. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, ling the least help. In 31 of 47 tells a significant story. The Few would disagree with the states studied, districts enrolling fourth and eighth grade black stu­ need to raise educational stan­ and they can become your blessings. the highest proportion of minoritv- dents tested were approximately 3 dards and improve the quality of students receive substantially years of smdy behind the white education for our children. It fewer state and local education students. seems clear that efforts to encour­ dollars per student than districts When comparing the Texas age academic achievement should Strategy enrolling a low percentage of black student scores to black stu­ involve more than just setting minority students. dent scores in other states in 1996 higher standards and imposing These gaps have real conse­ the fourth grade math scores examinations that are simply ref­ Blackonomics quences on the quality of educa­ placed Texas in first place even erenced to the standards. Major tion low-income and minority though they were 30 points education reforms must be put in The Power of Wealth vs. the children receive. In Texas, for behind white fourth graders. place that are efficient, effective, example, die 8518 FY 2000 per However, by the year 2000 the funded and focused on educating Power of Income student average fimding difference eighth grade Texas black student the predominantiy minority stu­ power for those who receive some allow that system to continue, by translates into a 5207,200 differ­ scores were 8 points (a years dent population. This will require By. James Clingman 95 percent of our 8600 billion pouring the vast majority of our ence between high and low-pover­ study) behind the highest black the collective and objective efforts Posted 8/10/2002 everyday. It is power for others to income into the vast pools of scores and 36 points behind white of administrators, teachers, par­ ty elementary schools of the same In his book, "Black Wealth purchase fine homes and cars. It is wealth owned by others, we will size (The study assumed 400 stu­ eighth graders.. ents, civic organizations and com­ TTirough Black Entrepreneurship," power for others to build their own always be on the bottom of the dents per school). That two him- The Education Trust, report munity leaders. Robert Wallace says, "...it becomes communities. It is power for others economic heap. Yes, some of us will dred thousand dollar shortfall cautioned that more money did Comments or opinions may be painfully obvious that the basic to send their children to college. It still have the latest cars, fine could go a long way toward allow­ not automatically close the sent to the writer at: jaydubub problem facing the [B]Iack com­ is power that is transferable—the homes, stock portfolios, and high ing a poorer school to compete achievement gap between rich and @swbeU. net munity is that it lacks significant best kind of power—to the progeny positions (jobs) in corporate power to have a direct and sus­ of others, thus allowing them to America, but collectively we will tained impact on its own destiny." maintain their collective hold on remain an income-rich and wealth- The key word in his statement is the economic system of this coun­ poor group of Africans in America. "power." Notice the tide of Brother try. We must take stock of our eco­ Case Involving Council Race Delayed Wallace's book includes the word This is why I use the term nomic position in this coimtry by "wealth," not "income," and if you "Black bujing weakness." If we understanding that income is not By: Felicia Coleman election. If it were an honest cast by voters who did not sign have read the book you also continue to give our power to wealth. It's not what you earn; it's A suit filed by former City election I would have given it up the poll fist. There was also an noticed Wallace's instruction to us someone else through our conspic­ what you keep. You shouldn't work Council District 1 member, without a second thought," said inconsistency of seven when it comes to capturing real uous consumption of their prod­ for money; money should work for Willie Wattley, contesting that Wattley. ^ ,. ,, .^_ nacres between the poll fist used power. ucts and services, we \\ill continue you. Credit is a good servant but a there were errors conducting the The trial was 'rescnedufe'd dunng the runoff and the Collin' Too many of us spend most of to'have billions of dollars in aggre­ poor master. Poor people pay inter­ City Council District 1 runoff for August 29 because health Coimty master voting list. our time bragging about the gate income and only thousands of est; rich people earn interest. Don't election in McKinney has been problems forced Gilda Garza to The suit asks that fees con­ tremendous so-called "spending dollars in individual family wealth. have champagne tastes with a beer Additionally, we will continue to budget. Stop ending each month delayed from its scheduled ask for a delay. nected with the suit be paid by power" of Black folks in this coun­ have the power of income rather with more month than money. The August 29 date. Ms. Garza, disputed votes be try. We quote the information from "I'm ready to get through than the power of wealth, which cliches go on and on. But you get The suit was filed over a the University of Georgia's Selig this. If you start with dishonest declared illegal, the election be Center and revel in the fact that we only allows us to our pay bUls, con­ the picture, I'm sure. year ago, on June 29, 2001, after elections in McKiimey you have voided and a new vote be have an annual income of 8600 bil­ tinue to work on the proverbial Mr. Wattley, 75, lost the seat he Please start redirecting more to put up with it from now on," ordered. lion. Did you know that the term "plantations," purchase all of our of your income toward your own has held since 1977 to retired Mr. Wattley added. "I just thaiik Mr. Wattley said he plans to "Black spending power," as used needs and wants from the prover­ people, just like other groups do. records clerk, Gilda Garza, 52. God that I'm strong enough to nm for office in the 2003 elec­ by the statisticians, simply means bial "company store," and create And, the next time they coimt how "I'm not going to just give it stand to it. A lot of things they tion, but doesn't know if it will "disposable income?" Yes, Black the power of wealth for others. much money we have collectively, to her. The election was not fair should've done, but they did not be for City Coimcil. people have 8600 billion per year The systems of sharecropping they will add a foomote that says, in disposable income, and as Sister because people were voting from do." "I will run for some office. and dependence upon the compa­ "Black spending among Black Dallas and from Melissa, and Sharazad Ali says, "Black folks ny store, as miners had to do dur­ owned businesses has increased The suit alleges that 11 vot­ I've been on the council for 23 have the most disposable income from districts other than district ing the 1940s and 1950s, are being significantiy, the result of which is ers who signed the register were years and nothing like this has because we dispose of most oiu- 1. I can't understand it. They continued today when it comes to an increase in the net worth of not eligible to vote in District 1 ever happened," he said. income." the enormous amount of income Black families as well as an aggre­ have to be honest and I can because they did not live in the So, what is the difference and the relative miniscule amount gate increase in Black wealth." prove that it wasn't an honest district, and that 30 ballots were between income and wealth? What of wealth that Blacks have. We The power of income or the is the difference between income could never catch up then, and we power of wealth. Which would you and wealth when it comes to will never catch up now, if we con­ prefer for our people? power? Well, the bottom line to tinue to depend upon income wealth is net worth. Check out a rather than wealth. James E. Clingman^ an adjunct aOOZ Kadonal Wmwr person's net worth and you can see The power of wealth manifests professor at the University of Cin­ s • -It' ,r r t; I If T t /• e r ,• / i /i .• i . .- A. Pli^ Randolph Awvd how wealthy he or she is.The latest itself in ownership and control of cinnati's of African-American Studies For EJCHWK* In JourrMlkm SIRVING PIANO. DAILAS. RICHARDSON. GARtAMD. AllfN. MCHINNIY AND MCSQUITf statistics show that Black families income-producing assets and infira- department, is former editor of the 6100 Avenue K, Suite 105 • Piano, Texas 75074 have a net worth that is one-tenth structure such as banks, hotels, Cincinnati Herald Newspaper and of that ofWhite families—and even Advisorv Board; manufacturing facilities, real founder of the Greater Cincinnati rtinirman Emeritus Assignment Editor less than that of Asian families. African American Chamber of Com­ John Dudley Willie Waiiley estate, distribution channels, and Jim Bochutn Thurman R. Jones Need I say more? merce. He hosts the radio program, John Hightotxr Coty Rodriguez- other wealth-builders and wealth- The next time you see the sta­ retainers. The power of income "Blackonomics/' and is the author of Publisher StaffWriters Mynk Highiouier Anderson tistics on Black buying power, stop mariifests itself, Wa the transfer of the book, "Economic Empowerment or Thurman R.Jones Felicia Colcmari Fred Moses B-JWilliams and think about the word "power" that income to others, in owner­ Economic Erulavement-We have a Tobavia (Tobi) Hicks Annie Dickson g^^^ Simpkins, pffice Manager Brandy Jones and what it means in that particu­ ship and control of assets by others choice." He can bereached at (513) CKU Swrh AEwowRwHDSaaiMff lar context. Power for whom? Yes, from whom Black folks must pur­ 489-4132, or by e-mail at jding- Contributing Writers Ben Thomas it's Black buying power, but it's chase our very sustenance. If we man@blackonomics. com. 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1 • ' John FINANCIAL FOCUS POLL: CONFIDENCE IN JUDICIARY Dudley Should you be buUetproofing ERODED BY JUDGES' NEED TO [& your portfolio for wartime? That's the recommendation back to the fall of 1999, when lio, some financial advisors rec­ RAISE CAMPAIGN MONEY of some "investment advisors," alarmists warned of the impend­ ommend lips that can help but and some investors are listening. ing Y2K disaster and some pan­ not hobble the overall portfolio New Atnerican Bar According (o the ppil, a Madeira Jr., Pepper Hamilton But it's not a good idea. Fear icked investors converted all their too much. One suggestion is to Association president calls/or majority of people tliink elected LLP, Philadelphia, chairs the should never drive investment investments to cash, often with designate perhaps ten percent of end to political battles over judges are more fair and impar­ commission. I'he commission decisions. significant tax consequences and the portfolio to a defensive posi­ the courts tial than appointed judges. will hold lour public hearings, In the aftermath of missed market returns. tion, such as U.S.Treasuries, pre­ However, the survey shows beginning next week in Detroit September 11, military strikes in Unlike the Y2K scare, terror­ cious metals, cash and real estate. WASHINGTON, DC, almost three out of four people and later in Philadelphia, Afghanistan, the Israeli- ism is real. But war has hit Another is to buy certificates of Aug. 12, 2002 - The American believe that raising campaign Portland, Ore., and Austin, Tex. Palestinian conflict and the Americans before, and in most deposit from financial institu­ Bar Association today released money compromises impartiaH- "llie American Bar Assoc­ threat of war with Iraq, sugges­ cases the economy and the stock tions located in different geo­ results of a poll that shows pub­ ty of the judiciary. iation has an essential role in tions for defensive "war" portfo­ graphic areas. market have weathered them lic trust and confidence in the And the pubhc ^ ti ^.-iigly promoting judicial selection that lios have begun to appear. While well. The S&P 500 was up 20 But ultimately the best judiciarj' is eroded by skyrocket­ favors nonpartisan elections - by minimizes the escalating politi- these portfolios vary, they gener­ percent within one year after defense is a well-diversified port­ ing costs in judicial election a 63 to 24 margin. cization," Carlton said. "This ally follow similar investment Pearl Harbor, for example, and folio that over time will perform campaigns. "The Court ruling on what broad-based commission, repre­ advice: load up on defense- the Dow climbed 20 percent two satisfactorily regardless of the cir­ According to the poll con­ judicial candidates can saj' gives industry stocks, gold, and U.S. months after the start of Desert senting the legal and non-legal cumstances. A portfolio that ducted by Harris Interactivesm, government securities. Some rec­ Storm. communities alike, is charged holds foreign stocks and foreign 72 percent of Americans are ommend oil stocks on the prem­ with devising the necessary Although most investors will bonds, for example, which many concerned that the impartiality ise that a Middle East war will framework to ensure tliat our maintain their current portfolios, financial advisors recommend of judges is compromised by dramatically push up the price of judges of the futiu-e remain inde­ some panic and switch from under normal circumstances, their need to raise campaign oil. Others like the stocks of com­ pendent and accountable." long-held asset allocations to could help blunt the effects of money. Thirt>'-fivc percent of the panies producing products that Over 80 percent of state these war portfolios. Other damage to the United States. respondents said they were consumers will buy regardless of judges face election of some investors have hunkered down This column is produced by "extremely" or "very" con­ the circumstances: food, tobacco, sort. Federal judges are appoint­ with a lot of cash, though other the Financial Planning cerned. medicine and so on. factors such as the economy, Association, the membership ed. One defensive war portfolio Emon and the continued whip- organization for the financial "Today I am antioimcing the The ABA has long preferred found on the Internet calls for 70 sawing of the stock market have planning community', and is pro­ appointment of a blue-ribbon merit selection of judges, a sys­ percent U.S. Treasury securities contributed to their nervousness. vided by John Dudley, Financial commission whose mission is to tem under which judges are identify a better way for states to and certificates of deposit, 10 The smarter move is lo stick Advisor with Wachovia Securities appointed after being screened conduct judicial elections," said percent precious coins, 10 per­ with a portfolio that's well diver­ at 214-740-3253, Inc., member by an impartial nominating Alfred P. Carlton Jr. of Raleigh, cent defense-industry stocks, and sified and that reflects your long- NYSE and SIPC, and a bro­ commission. In addition, the N.C., incoming president of the 5 percent each of Swiss francs range financial goals, risk toler­ ker/dealer member in good ABA adopted policy earlier this ABA. and New Zealand dollars. If dis­ ance • and personal circum­ standing of the FPA. year urging states that continue the comraissionis work, a sense of aster really does strike, some stances. You should be investing Global/International invest­ "We must defuse the escalat­ to elect judges to consider public lirgency and importance as the would argue that this would be a only for the long-term, such as ing involves risks not typically ing partisan battle over Amer­ financing of judicial campaigns. sound portfolio. But one of the for retirement and college, and associated with US investing, ica's courts. A-iillions of dollars members strive to write a set of For complete poll results, problems, point out others, is not let potential catastrophes- including currency fluctuations, are being spent to 'control' neutral principles that, hopeful­ visit the ABA online Press Room that this particular "war" portfo­ whose dimensions are unknown political instability, uncertain courts in some states much the ly, will lead to a new model of at www.abanel.org/media. lio has been recommended for and which could aftecl portfolios economic conditions and differ­ same way political parties con­ judicial selection in the states," The American Bar the past six years-the first four of in unforeseen ways-dictate your ent accounting standards. trol legislative and executive Carlton said. Association is the largest volun­ which saw record stock market portfolio's makeup. Wachovia Securities is the branches of government." Carlton announced that tary professional membership growth. 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Page 4 * August IS-August 22,2002 • The Gazette Ethnic Notes Wellness BIPARTISAN EFFORT CRUCIAL TO Madame C.J. Walker PASS GENERIC DRUG LEGISLATION, would help her condition but to passed on to her, including no avail. At this point Sarah had going door-to-door to sell the a dream in which a "big Black products. Her hard work paid off SAYS RONKIRK man appeared to me and told and in 1906 she brought her me what to mix up for my hair. daughter Lelia, a recent college Generic Drug Legislation vital to help Some of the remedy was grown graduate, in to manage the com­ in Africa, but I sent for it, put it pany. America's Senior Citizens on my scalp, and in a few weeks ^X^le Lelia ran much of the By jUonica Thornton initial down payTuent on a real pre­ iors. "It's a befitting backdrop that my hair was coming in faster company, Sarah traveled across scription drug benefit. The new He noted that a legislator the Senate is meeting as we speak to bipartisan plan will help all seniors than it had ever fallen out." After the country and throughout has supported a drug benefit that is try and lower the cost of, and make buy prescription drugs, but it will run by insurance companies, even she shared her formula with Latin America and the Carib­ more available, prescripuon drugs give the greatest help to the most some friends and found that it though he said the insurance indus­ bean marketing her hair care to seniors," said Ron Kirk on July \'ulnerable older Americans^ those try has been on record saying they was successfijl for them as well, products and developing new 30, the 37th anniversary of with lower incomes and with the have no interest in the program. Mr. she realized that there were ones. She also sought to bring Medicare. most serious health problems," said Kirk said by allowing the insurance almost no hair products avail­ more women into the company, jMr. Kirk said Medicare was Mr. Kirk. industry that much control in the able for Blacks. She therefore desiring to empower them and created by an outstanding Texan, Current patent laws allow phar­ prescription drug program, it would decided to go into business, sell­ give them a way of rising above Lyndon Johnson, to provide senior maceutical companies a 12-year clearly protect the pharmaceutical citizens with access to affordable Madame CJ.Walker (Sarah ing hair products to Black the constraints set by a male patent on new drugs, with an auto­ companies at the expense of seniors. Breedlove) 1867-1919, pioneer women. healthcare. He said that in the matic 30-month extension when "It would put HMOs in charge, society". wealthiest and most medically and industrialist tvho invented generic brands apply to provide cov­ allowing them to charge seniors In 1905 Sarah\ brother In 1908, Sarah started Lelia advanced country in the world, it is erage. By this time, new drugs are whatever they want, whenever they and manufactured hair care died and she moved to Denver, College in Pittsburgh, Pen­ pardcularly important for seniors to on the market, and the c\xle begins want. That is just wrong. Medicare products for black consutiiers. Colorado to live with her sister- nsylvania, which trained women have healthcare access. again. However, Mr. Kirk said he has worked well for seniors for 37 "Medicare has contributed to does think it is important to allow years and we should not mm it over By: Tobi Hicks in-law. When she arrived in to sell her products door-to- Denver she had only S2,00 to door and by 1910 had more higher life expectancies, and health time for the pharmaceutical compa­ to HMOs and the pharmaceutical Sarah Breedlove McWilliams and financial benefits to seniors,** nies to recoup their cost of research finance her part time business. than 1,000 sales ageni;s. In that companies," Mr. Kirk said. "We Walker, better know as Madame Mr. Kirk added. by providing patent laws, but a com­ ought not let HMOs, the insurance year, she moved the company's C.J. Walker or Madame Walker, Around this time Madame But the program has a strong promise has to be reached. industry and drug companies rim Walker met Charles Joseph headquarters to Indianapolis, revolutionized the hair care and loophole. Prescripuon drug cover­ Of the generic drug legislation, Medicare, that is not a good alterna­ cosmetics industry' early in the "C.J." Walker, a newspaperman Indiana and soon the company age is not provided, and with the Mr. Kirk said, "The drug companies tive.*' 20th centur>'. with ability- for marketing. She grew beyond anyone's expecta­ spiraling cost of drugs, Mr. Kirk have used tiiese loopholes to pick He said that any prescrip­ married Walker on January 4, tions. Eventually, Madame said many seniors find themselves Madame C.J. Walker was the pockets of seniors nationwide. tion program provided for imder 1906 and the couple set up the Walker's products formed the having to choose between getting a It's time to restore the law's balance Medicare needs to be cost efifective born on December 23, 1867 in "Madame C.J. Walker Manu­ prescription or paying utilities or by providing consumers with some for the beneficiary and the program. poverty stricken Delta, Louis­ facturing Company" and began buying food. He noted that five of good old-fashioned competition. "We need to look to iana. She was the daughter of placing advertisements in Black the six most commonly used drugs And that's what this bill does. It strengthen the plan to allow for former slaves Owen and currently have no generic brand on newspapers throughout the closes loopholes and eliminates the competitive purchasing to deal with Minerva Breedlove who worked the market. barriers preventing low-cost generic United Slates. The couple made drug manufacturers, and pass the as sharecroppers and both died "Medicare does not cover one drugs from coming to the open mar­ savings on to seniors," he added. a successful team, yet tliey dis- when Sarah was a child. of the most important parts of ketplace on schedule." And in regards to future of agreed as to how much the com­ Orphaned at the age of seven, health care - prescription drugs. For seniors in Texas he said the Social Security, M"-. Kirk said pany should grow. After years of Sarah was forced to move from With prescription drugs prices legislation would make a real differ­ responsible, careful and conserva­ struggling and suffering, Sarah increasing at 17 percent a year, too one house to another. She ence. Mr. Kirk said they found that tive choices need to be made. He wanted her company to grow many seniors cannot afford medica­ said he does not think that the time moved in with her sister Louvina Prilosec, one of the most commonly immensely and divorced him in tions," said Mr. Kirk. "Finally, the used drugs, costs an>-where from is right to privatize Social Security. and her husband. After suffering order to devote herself to the Senate has the opportunit>' to do S3000 to S3500 in Texas, but a "Declining stock prices are abuse from Lxjuvina's husband, business. Charles Walker contin­ something about high drug prices. generic brand could save seniors devastating the retirement plans of Sarah ran away and married ued to work as a sales agent for Anyone who takes prescription about S2000 a year. And Dallas sen­ our seniors, making it crystal clear Moses McWilliams when she drugs today, or who will take them the company. She continued on basis of a thriving national cor­ iors would pay about S204 a year for that we need to make responsible, was fourteen years old. In 1885, poration that employed at one tomorrow, will be impacted by this a generic version of K-Dur 20 to careful, conservative choices on with many of the ideas he had important legislation." she gave birth to their only point over 3,000 people. Her treat low blood potassium levels Social Securit>' - both for today's ITie Senate met that day to try instead of S522, and Houston sen­ retirees and for younger workers. We daughter Lelia.Two years later, a Walker System, which included white lynch mob murdered and reach bipartisan consensus on iors would pay S408 for a generic need to get back on track towards a broad collection of cosmetics, version of Norvasc instead of Moses. 1 proposed legislations that would balancing the budget and strength­ licensed Walker Agents, and provide immediate relief to seniors Sl,045 per year. Mr. Kirk said that ening Social Security to assure that After this tragedy, Sarah Walker Schools and offered struggling with prescription drug if the legislation is adopted, it could our seniors can enjoy a secure and moved with her daughter to St. meaningful employment and costs by making more drugs avail­ save the American people S60 bil­ dignified retirement," Mr. Kirk said. lion over 10 years. Louis, Missouri where she personal growth to thousands of able in generic brands. Mr. Kirk "And the faa is that privatization added that it was good to see a puts Social Security in jeopardy. worked as a cook and house- Black women. Madame Walker's He added that although the broad coalition of Democrats and bipartisan generic drug legislation is These so called privatization plans cleaner. Unfortunately, all of the aggressive marketing strategy Republicans putting aside party take about SI trillion out of Social stress and hardship had begun to combined with relentless ambi­ a solid first step in helping with the interests to work on this legislation. availability and cost of prescription Security and promise it to younger take its toll on her and she found tion led her to be labeled as the »-'- "I'm really pleased to see that drugs, there was still a need to work workers for investments in private her hair falling out. She tried accounts." See C. J. 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;. The Gazette * August IS-August 21,2002 • Page 7 On The Move C.J.Walker creams to hot combs specially herself and in God. "Honest from Page 5 made for the hair of black con­ business dealings and of course, sumers. quality products. There is no NASA Names its First Black In fifteen years Madame y^'w'->^-- ~~^ Walker gained nearly a fortime. wfc'-. ^ - "•-"'- --j^ She died at the age of 52 on May Deputy Administrator m 25, 1919. Her death was ^^\ ' Posted 08/10/02 was named associate administra­ aboard the Challenger shuttle, R^SIB^'*'^ motimed through out the black community. She was a pioneer (Special to the NNPA)— tor for space flight, after serving where he was mission com­ and a black industriahst. Her Frederick D. Gregory, a veteran as associate administrator for mander in 1989 and 1991. In BP^^ ^^mon^^', > prescription for success was per­ space shuttle commander and safety and mission assurance. the Air Force, he logged more severance, hard work, Faith in than 7,000 hours in 50 1 C«lt4. LDinitnacaUntnt cotton field on the Burnty ¥lll» Lev6ro vijthe $250,000 Ivtnty-rtiom msruion retired U.S. Air Force 1 plgnl«tionWMtWBirlhplKear MwUnwCJ Walter. vhereMadameC J Welv«r dltdelaQe 51 Became colonel, has been named rypts of aircraft and flew 1 &«1td, LouiEun^ 5«^c#; EbHf (FMI 1?50) Annie Poth home for •ged (1930) t-viMtofl-cn-Midiw (1917) SMT**: EkwMi (Ftb 1930) deputy administrator at 500 mission in Vietnam, first known African-American NASA, the first African- retiring in 1993. royal flower-strewn path to suc­ woman to become a self-made cess, and if there is, I have not American to hold the posi­ Gregory's nomination millionaire. In 1914, the woman tion. found it - for if I have accom­ to the position was con­ who had only S2.00 to her name plished anything in life it is As deputy administra­ firmed by the Senate and was then worth more than one because I have been willing to tor, Gregory is chief operat­ he will be sworn into million dollars. Madame Walker work hard." Madame Walker ing officer for the agency, office by President Bush. was the first woman of any race served as an inspiration and role which includes directing "This is an incredible to become a self-made million­ Ms*ioe C J Vti!t»r loM her CT»J*:ts tr^rou^lni;! tr» model for many women, black and managing NASA's pro­ opportunity," says aire. Her products ranged from Soirtii»BdE»i, wmoMtMlim her procucti '0 tiaiorrierj The k(ilk:«#fortune whonc: 1-888-230-4699 or Sealed proposals for highway improvement contracts will be received by E-Mail %tnvw,G%v€n<'agreatbusinessQp,cotn Please visit my website: the Texas Deparunent of Transportation (TxDOT) until the date(s) H'ellness Consultant — Given Massey, R\\ BSX for more info. Mazda shown below, and then publicly read. CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE CONTRACT(S) Help Wanted 972-606-7351 Navajo District: Fort Worth Fax Ad Copy to 972-509-9058 for "Quote" Connact 0008-12-083 for MISCELLANEOUS WORK CLEANING SUV EXISllNG STRUCTURES in TARRANT County will be opened on CITY OF September 05, 2002 at 1:00 pm at the State Office. PLANO, TEXAS Curiy's Hair Salon p.-- POLICE HOTLINE 711 East 18th St. Plans and specifications are available for inspection, along with bidding riano (972)941-7299 1991 proposals, and applications for the TxDOT Prequalitied Contractor's PLANO FIRE HOTLINE 5 speed list, at the applicable State and/or District Offices listed below. Bidders 'i||i: (972)941-7402 Stylist/Barbers Wanted must submit prcqualification information to TxDOT at least 10 days 24 HOUR Booths Available for Lease CAREER INFORMATION HOTUNE prior to the bid date to be eligible to bid on a project. Prcqualification (972) 941-7116 Salon in Location 20 years materials may be requested from the State Office listed below. Plans for Home Page: www.plano.tx.org Contact: Curly Runs Great! the above contract(s) are available from TxDOT's website at ^» FAX (972) 941-7239 www.dot.state.tx.us and from reproduction companies at the expense of 972-423-6013 • 972-881-0130 the contractor. NPO: 7255 AA / EOE /ADA $1995 State Office District Office (s) Account Cash or Terms Construction Division Fort Worth District Manager Needed HIRAM MCBETH 200 E. Riverside Dr. District Engineer ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW Print Adertising Sales Austin, Texas 78704 2501 Southwest LP820 (972) 498-8872 Phone: 512-416-2540 Ft Worth, Texas 76133 972-606-7498 Phone: 817-370-6500 Salary + Commission (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY) Part-Time • MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS • MEOICAL/NURSINO or MALPRACTICE • CORPORATIONS Minimum wage rates are set out in bidding documents and the rates will Fax Resume: 972-509-9058 SERVIN6 NORTH DAIXAS, SOUTH DALLAS, OAK CLIFF AND PLEASANT GROVE 972-606-3891 be part of the contract. TXDOT ensures that bidders will not be Attn: VP of Sales discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin. •NOT CCRTIFtED BY THE TEXAS BOARD OF LESAL SPECIALIZATION Email: trirgswbell.net

Page 8 > August tS-August 21,2002 • The Gazette The Adventures of Pluto Nash On the moon in 2087, Pluto Nash (Eddie Murphy) is a night­ club owner who accidentally gets involved in a revolt against an evil corporation from Earth intent on taking over his lunar colony, and he soon becomes the leader of the lunar independence movement Starring Eddie Murphy, Rosario Dawson, Peter Boyle, Illeana Douglas, Pam Grier, Jay Mohr, Joe Pantoliano, Randy Quaid, James Rebhom, Victor Vamado

On Stage Hollywood Enterprises Update at Thursday,August 8, 2002- (2) Cat Daddy - (Hip Hop TfflS WEEK: A &om Aod at Marc Anthony Winners (with the two highest artist) from Jackson, Mississippi NextStage J, •". scores) to Advance to the Scmi- at Grand y • Grand Finale of Holl>'wood In the house, this week, -r For Marc Anthonj' to sing was never difficult, he never had to learn ho«' to do it in the tedinica] sense Prairie: •*•'• Enterprises International Talent Ms. Melody Short, Urban of the ttunj. "To sing came easy for me. OnK 1 knew tfie phi-sical aspect of it, the only thing I had to con­ hv Search 2002 Marketing Manager,from Sony centrate on was m' performance and that's wtat its all about: not just to sing but to perform," Aug.-Dec. 2002 (1) Cedric Devine(R&B Records out to encourage and Anned with diis philosophy and his enonnous talent, Marc Anthony is ready to break new ground vocalist)from Dallas support the talent. with the release of Offa Nota, his first salsa album on die Soho label. Joe Striani & Dream For Marc Anthony to perform is to capture forever the essence of the unique moment in die fife of Theater w/ King's X tht artist. A song is felt in a d^erent way eadi time it is performed because it is the depository of the essena August 16 of the perfonner, "1 keep many recordings in my home which for me are like time capsules. Each recording is a day in my life and each time I hear one I remember the day and wtat I was feeling. Thai's wtai's impor­ Marc Anthony llieAllNew tant and I think that in the long run people ttill learn to expea thai from me. I hope vrtien they listen to my August 17 records lhe>- know what 1 felt that day. To me that's the essence of my art." Bluets Clues Live! Marc Anti)on\''s career b^an at home, where his father taught him music and composition. One of wmm m his fondest and most recurrent memories of his childhood was waking up on tq) of a pile of coats in sttangc houses where he had gone to a party September 13 with several of his older se\'en bnJthers, and the music in the background was that of Ruben Blades, Hector Lavoe or Willie Colon. Jaci Velasquez Since that time, howe^-er, Marc Anthony never imagined thai there was going to be a place for him in the future of salsa music. The most Proudly Presents important vocal influentxs back then were Air Supply and Puerto Rican singer Jose Felidano. At age 12, while singing the mne of Mickej'Mouse, December 14 Marc Anthony was discovered along with his sister by Djvid Harris, a professional producer of demos and commercials. Harris hired them to do Ticketmaster background vocals in his productions and for a long time he didn't use anjtody else. Since then, the life of Marc Anthony develqied coming and Hollywood Enterprises going 10 and from recording studios. He began writing songs in earnest while still in school, and interested his good friend Sa-Fire in one of his 972-647-5700 tunes. Boy I've BmiTold, wiiich went on to become aTop 40 hit. Marc Anthony i^ doing backing vocals on Sa-Fire's entire album, while also pen­ International Talent Search Tour 2002 ning You Said You Love Me and I Better Be The Only One, and was a featured vocalist on Let Me BelTie One. Mark also sang background vocals on Arabian Ni^is for the Latin Rascals and worked witfi Menuda A definite moment in his career came wten he teamed up with the preducer and DJ "Little" Louie Vega. Despite having known each other in The Show begins... BE THEREI!! the night scene in N'ett'York, their pannership onlj' began when both worked in the film East Side Story, in which Marc Anthony sang and had the Fair Park main role and Louie wrote the score. Louie was so impressed that he asked Marc Anthony if he was willing to consider a partnership. From that Every Thursday relationship came since important collaborations, including the album When The Ni^l Is Over, produced by Louie. The record includes an impres­ Doors open 7:00 p.m. • Showtime: 8:30 sive array of talent, fix)mIndi a and Derek Whitaker to Dan Hartman, r^Jper Doug Lazj' and guitarist Ira Siegel. After his first album with Atlantic, Music Alarc Anthony begati lo get restles again. "I was doing the same thing for so long that it became very easy for me to do it," he says. At sometime in bit>cneer he promisnl.hiintelt'ihat before leachiog 35 iie would sing jit the Madison Square Garden, at Cam^e Hall and will have a numba one record. He achieved all of this at the beginning of 1991 when the song Ride On The Rhjihm, fium the album When The Night Is Over readied num­ HaU ber one in Billboard's dance chart. At age 19 he had participated at a Carnegie Hall concert widi smger Danny Rivera and on November 22,1991, he opened the tribute to Tito Puente at Madison Square Garden on the occasion of his lOOth album. Aug.-Dec. 2002 Location: For More Information: Upon reaching his objectives, the naniral question Marc Anthony asked himself was "And now \iteL'" It was then that he was offered a deal Club Diamonds www.hollywoocientGrprises.com to record a salsa album for Soho Records by his manager and friend David Maldonado and Ralph Menado. By then the idea was already in the 3304B W. Camp Wisdom or call the Hotline: back of Marc Anthony's head, especiaUy after se\"era! experiences with salsa artists. He rememben parnculaily a snowcase at the Palladium wiien My Fair Lady (817)355-5004 Tito Puente jumped on stage and the result was a jam session, or when he q)ened at the Madison Square Garden on occasion ofTito's 100th allxim. Dallas Marc Anthony Imows the limitations of his knowledge of salsa. "I know that the most dominant critique is that the young singers of today are not August 6 to 18 (TotaUy Rtmodetod) soneros. I am not a sonero in the way ever>'body expect me to be, but I am bringing my own style and contributing with my experience." He is not the type of performer that lets a new challenge pass him by. This gave me tx opportunity to establish new goals, it gave me new Kfc. And that's 42nd Street wiiai keeps a person like me going." August 20 to He was also attraaed to the projea by the possibilit>' of working with Sergio Geo^, the main producer of RMM and die archiKct of the dis­ JKS and Draft Beer September 1 tinctive sound achieved by the company's artists. The>' had already worked occasionalK' in the past and bodi of them were impressed by their respec­ Spinning the Wheels of Steel: D} Smash tive talents. The result of this collaboration is Otra Nota, the new album by Marc Anthony in Soho Reconis. Uke India and Chrissy, Marc Anfriony It is the SUee and the Place that Set the Stage for Such Talent as: is now part of the new generation of RMM The Lion King Sieve Haney, Cedric The Entertainer, and Rinaldo Ray. artists that came to be in the hip hop and dance THERE WILL BE HUNDREDS OF DOLIARS IN CASH & PRIZES music generation and are reclaiming their nxiis September 13 to GIVEN AWAY LEADING UP TO THE GRAND RNALE! to give new impulse lo contemporary" salsa. Co-Sponsored by: MON-The Gazette October 20 The album includes two cover ^-ersions of Thank You For Your Support: songs by Juan Gabriel and Ilan Chester. One of Jive Record), Sony record*, Motown, Def Jam, and Warner Brothers. Fort Worth the original tunes is a song composed widi Marc Anthony's father which the>' recorded Dallas Ballet's together in the album. To me the challenge is 2002-03 Season welcome because 1 have a lot to say and I'm December 23 to young" he says. "As for salsa, I definitely want to make a change. I believe my greatest advan­ December 27 tage is that I don't know the music dieoretical- ly, I just feel it. I come from a different genera­ Ticketmaster 6iOCW«S^^'^ tion and that's my inteipretation. I want to be M experimental and I will rcspea the music but 972-647-5700 I'm not afraid of feeling and singing wtat I feel and letting the people decide if I can make a NalnH « BLOCKBUSTER MI«ht contribution or not. That's how 1 am going to change things." One of his concerns is to be more in touch with his Latin heritage. "It's not BL()CKBUSTER ® Hit 1List' " my fault lo have been bom and raised in New IhoenikTap lORcaifVikoTdaiiUSBLOCKBL'STBSjmsfarilKM^aif&ig Au(^ York, and I wouldn't change it for anything in the world because it has contributed to my MiS m"D being me. But I will go to Puerto Rico for a I aXUTHALIAWAGE 1. COLUin.«.m,WAGE \^e, just to get that feeling. I don't want to do IJOHNQ 2. Il£SDE\TE\1L something just for the sake of doing it. I either ). DR.^GO>a=iy i DILVJONFLV feel it or I don't." 4. REaD£STE\TL 4 JOHNQ Aug.-Sept 2002 S.THUME MACHINE 5. KTiETIME M-^CHKE Marc Anthony will be appearing at *. SHALLOT RAL 6, "mE ROttLTtNEXBAUMS NextStage at Grand Praire August 17di. 7. fflE ROaLTESEvmi'MS 7 SHALLOT HAL 8. cBDssnoADS j ftyrps^RR Lenny Kravitz w/ Guests 9. A BEAUnai .\tKD 9. A F^AUnJ-ll MIND August 15 iO. A«:ALKT0RB1LV1BER lO. iCUNGK)ff;ESTB'raERST

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\ Back Page Islamic Relief Benefit Concert Help Wanted 972-606-7351 for North Texas Refugees Lincoln LS Fax Ad Copy to 972-509-9058 for "Quote" DALLAS, TX. DaUas Muslim named the Direaor of Refugee Affairs for Youth and Islamic Relief present a benefit the Islamic Association ofNorth Texas Distinctive Lincoln concert for refugees in DFW and orphans (DaUas Central Mosque), she reminds us design. Unmistak­ around the world on Saturday, August 17, that the melroplex is one of the State ably Lincoln in its 2002. The performances take place at the Department's major refugee resettiement timeless exterior Majestic Theater, 1925 Elm St., begin­ centers. 'Ten >'ears ago, when 2000 Iraqi ning at 7:00 pm. Dallas Muslim Youth Kurdswere brought here after suffering styling, the Lincoln STOP and Islamic Relief of Burbank, California the desperation of refiagee camps for five LS balances con­ will spotlight local as well as national tal­ years, we didn't know how to help them. temporary lines ent. The three out of state bands are Sons Today, we have developed programs that of Hajar, Arab Lesion and AJ-Nojoum. welcome familiesfrom Sudan, Somalia, with classic elegance. Distinctive exterior details include: short front and rear overhangs, trademark Lincoln star, LOOK NO FURTHER! This first armual event is an alterna­ Afghanistan and other coimtries with dig­ tive form of entertainment for and by nity and love," she says. waterfall grille, subtle chrome touches and 220-horsepower Muslim youth. The new genre of music The Dallas Muslim Youth are jxiimg V-6 engine. Get plenty of get-up-and-go, with a 24-valve HOBBY LOBBY will have religious lyrics and themes. smdents ages 14-18 who are active in pro­ 3.0L DOHC V-6 engine. This engine's powerful, smooth Dallas Muslim Youth are commined to moting a positive image of their religion- Store Management Opportunities fulfilling the Islamic dut>' of caring for Islam. Islamic Relief is an international performance is enhanced by: 220 horsepower, 215 Ib-ft orphans, welcoming and providing help to relief organizationthat provides relief and torque, dual exhausts, and patented Cosworth-casting Hobby Lobby is a leader in the Arts & Crafts refugees arriving in the Dallas area from development in 27 impoverished and process for enhanced performance. industry with over 280 stores located in 24 states. war-torn areas of the world, sa)'s Amina war-torn countries around the world, Bakali, vice-chair of the event. Sponsors including, but not limited to Bosnia, Available with Sport, the 5-speed SelectShift AuiomaticTM Candidates must have previous Retail store management of the benefit concert are the national Chechn>'a, Palestine, and Afghanistan. transmission dehvers seamless performance, with: fully association Islamic Relief as well as local experience in: Supermarket chainy Craft chains Mass For more information contaa automatic or one-touch manual shifting and shift points that Muslim and non-Muslim businesses. Amena Bakali at 469-363-5381 (or Amira intuitively adapt to match driving conditions. The Lincoln merchant^ Drug chain or Building supply chain. Amira Weber-Taha, has been coor­ Weber-Taha at 972-931-0995-but do not dinator of local volunteer efforts to sup­ publish this phone number) or visit the LS leverages rear-wheel drive for excellent handling, road Qualified candidates must apply online at: port refugees for five years. Recently website at www.diwmsa.com. and steering feel, and overall vehicle balance. www.hobbvIobbv.com

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August 15 Augtist 15 Expressway, Dallas, Texas. On Monday, Au^t 24 in the DaUas Arts District with perform­ September 7 Come join The Piano Chamber of Ethics Class for CPA's-Held at Piano August 19 through Wednesday, September Christmas m August'Embroidery ances beginning at 8:15 p.m. Pre-festiv-al The Celebration "For Women-By Commerce at a Business After Hours Centre, 2000 E. Spring Creek Parkway 3 Pawtecture display's during mall hours; Expo will be held from 8:30a.m. -5;00p.m. activities include a Friday Family Fun Women" will be held at 3917 W. Camp Reception welcoming their new president, from 9:00ajn. -11:00a.m. It is a basic 2- Pet adoptions & SPCA merchandise sales At Piano Centre, located at Jupiter and Ni^t beginning at 7:00p.m. Each ni^t Wisdom, Suite #107, from I2:00p.m. - Brad Shanklin, at the Blue Mesa Grill, hour board-approved ethics course, daily; Monday through Saturday Spring Creek Parkway. A frill day of work­ that features movement workshops for 4:00p.m. At Jobe's Book Store, You're located at, 8200 Dallas Parkwa>-, Piano required every three yeais. For more infor­ 11:00a.m. -8:00p.m. And Sunday's from shops and seminars on the latest in sewing children and arts and craft activities. invited to celebrate with the writers of the (southeast comer ofTollroad and 121) on mation contact Values Based noon -6:00p.m. For more information and notioiu as well as great door prizes! Admission is S5 for aduhs, $3 for stu­ African American Wedding & LifeStyle Thursday, August 15,2002, from 5:00p.m. Management, Inc, at (214) 553-8255 or contaa Anita Edson or Maura Davies, Admission is S5. For more information dents seniors, and children under 12 are Direaory as they celebrate one-year of -7:00p.m. R.S.V.P. by August 13th by call­ log onto vbmf«,airmail.net. SPCA ofTexas at (214) 651-9611 or 1- contact Denise Flagg at (214) 370-4232 or free. Formoreinformationca!l(214) 219- success for their publication in The Black ing (972) 424-7547 Ext. 230 or log onto 888-ANIMALS ext. 143 or 118. log onto www.carlsscwcreative.com. 2290 w k^ Mito www.thedancecouncil.o^. Economic Times Dallas Newspaper rsvp(aiplanocc.org Complimentary hors d' August 17 (BET). The Publisher of the Black oeuvres and a cash bar. Heritage Farmstead .Museum August 19 Aumst28-29 August 30- Septrmber 1 Economic Times New^aper, Chevis King The City oiMesquite will hold a Summer Concen at 1900 W. 15th, in "Back-to-SchooI/Back to Work" Job The Dallas Symphony Orchestra invites the public, especially women to the City Council meeting at 3:00p.m. Located AuFUst 15 Piano. The bluegrass band New Approach Fair, hosted by Career and Campus opens its 2002-2003 Audi Pops series widi FREE celebration and reception "For at Council Chambers, 711 N. Galloway. The Heard Museum will display a will perform old time bluegrass numbers Ser\ices-TCC Southeast Campus, at the dazzhng, Tor^y Award-winning star of Women-By VComen," Our new seciion new Van Landingham Photography and country tunes at 7:30p.m. Grounds July 2l-August 21 Tarrant County College Southeast Broadway and film, Bemadette Peters. (AAWLD) is impacting women to The evening will begin v^^th the Dallas Exhibit. The Heard Natural Science open at 7:00p.m. Registration, chair mas­ Let's Celebrate \t&men! The Irving Campus: Main Commons. The goal of enhance their lifestyle with information Symphcmy Orchestra performing Johann Museum & Wildlife Sanctuar>' presents a sage, Heritage Farmstead Museum infor­ Arts Center announces A Celebration of this fair is to allow employers who offer that "makes a difference." Information will Strauss Jr.'s booming Thunder and look at nature throu^ the camera's eye mation and craft sales, door prizes will be Women in Midlife and Beyond: flexible schedules, shift woric, and tuition be offered to participants on how they can Lightning Polka, followed by the el^ant with award winning published photogra­ awarded, General admission $3, seniors Photographs by Jayne Wexler, a stunning assistance to speak to students and com­ use immediately to enhance, change Concen Waltz No. 1 of Alexander pher LF. Van Landingham. His expen's and Heritage Farm .Museum members $2, photographic exhibition celebrates the munity members who can most benefit and'or modify' their lifestyle choices for Glazunov. Peters, who wfll dazzle the eye-view is featured in the new Van children ages 4-12 are S1. For more infor­ health, beauty and well being of 60 women from their opportunities. This hi^y more success to create "life empower­ audience during the second half of the pro­ Landigham Nature Photography Exhibit mation call (214) 495- 9600 or log onto in their middle years and beyond. attended event includes over 50 different ment." For more information call (214) gram with her vivacious music, which is on display from August 15-September 30. www.nihen.or^. Consistent with Wexler's keen eye for empli^'ers in \-arious fields of employTneni. 357-7053. familiar to audiences throu^ her perform­ This exhibit is tree with regular admission detail, the women are photographed in set­ For more information call the Career and August 19 ances on stage, television, in concert and to the Heard Museum: $5 for adults, S3 tings that define the eye of the individual Employment Services at (817) 515-3036. Pawieaure is a new concept in pel the recording industry. Ticket prices for September 10 -30 for children 3-12 years of age, and senior charisma. Clear, sharp images distill per­ homes on display ai North Park Center August 29 -Septemberl these performances range from $20 to The Dallas Center For citizens (60+); children under 3 and mem­ sonality; moments of joy, playfuhiess, along with adoptable animals from SPCA The Dance Council proudly presents $100, and tickets may be purchased from Contemporary Art invites artist and the bers are admitted free. The Heard sobriety, maturity, and reminiscence. No of Texas. "Pawtecwre" the new annual the Dallas Morning News Dance Festival. the Dallas Symphony box office or by log­ community to install an 8 x 10" memory Museum is open Monday-Friday from admission charge for the galleries and flagship fiindraiser for the SPCA of Texas Labor Day weekend marks the 18ih year ging on to www.DallasSymphony.com. woric on their 9/11 COMMEMORATIVE 9;00a.m. -5:0()p.m. (Summer Saturday Sculpture Garden. The exhibidon lakes sponsored by the Decorative Center of for the Dallas .Morning News Dance Box Office hours are from 10:00a.m. - WALL, to remember 9/11 in patriotic has extended hours through August 31st place ber^een July 21 and August 21. The Dallas and Purina, features 35 unique and Festival co-sponsored in parmership with 6:00p.m. Monday - Saturday. For more responses, memory, shrines, and your own only) and from 1:00p.m. -5:00p.m. On Ir\'ing Center is located at 3333 N. dynamic designed pet homes by local ihe City of Dalla&'Office of Cultural Affairs information call (214) 692-0203. The experience. ItKtallation Day is Tuesday, Sunday. For more information call (972) MacArthur Blvd. (one mile north of 183). architects, artists, designers, builders and and the Dance Council. Four evenings of Dallas Symphony Box Office is located on September lO.th Deinstallation Day is 562-5566 or log onto www.heardmuse- For more information, please call the stylists, located at North Park Center at splendid dance performances will take the lower level of the Meyerson Symphony Tuesday, October 1st. Help to remember um.org. Irving Arts Center al (972) 252-7558. Northeast Highway and North Central plaw at the Annette Strauss Artist Square Center. 9/11 in a meaningftil way

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