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"Piano is such a melting pot, Harry LaRosiliere I never felt I was different," Walter Mosely Speaks People In By: Monica Tbomton said Mr. LaRosiliere. "I truly feel my calling is to help people," He is, however, well aware said Piano City Council member Harry that there is an east-west divide on New Novels, Race The News LaRosiliere. within the city, both economi By: Paul Malley Rawlins mysteries series The newly elected council member, repre cally and socially. Rather than "It is easier lo get some began with Devil in a Blue senting District 5 in West Piano, added that he view this as a weakness for the one that dislikes you to like Dress, which was adapted joined the council to help city, he believes this is you than it is to get some to film in 1995, and fea one of its challenges and all of Piano, not just West one to understand you, that tured Denzel Washington strengths, presenting the Piano. is the essence of racial prob opportunity for the Mr. LaRosihere moved lems in America today." to Piano from New York council to bridge a gap. These words set the tone in 1992 to be near his Mr. LaRosiliere point wife-to-be, Tracy. Before ed out that the differ for novelist Walter Mosely's moving, he sold his pho ences force the council appearance in Dallas last tography studio, with the to be more progressive Sunday evening at TTieatre intent of pursuing his in working with the Three. Sponsored by The goal of entering the finan city's boards and com Writers Garret and KERA The McKinncy Track Attack dub 4x400 team recently missions and non-profit won first place ai the Regional meet in Garland. The win cial advising filed. He 90.1 radio, he discussed his qualified the team for the State Tournament being held July found that opportunity organizations as they latest two novels and 21 St through July 23rd at Baylor University in Waco. explore ways to bring when he moved with answered questions as part McKinneyTrack Anack club 4x400 members pictured are: Prudential Securities. economic and social (Left to Right) Jonathan Shannon, Marquis Thomas, of The Writers Studio Although he was one of only three African equality to all of Piano. He Grant Finney (with glaisw). Rochelle Vasquez, Marcus Series.. Garrett, Jamal Crayton, Paul Johnson (bortom). American fmancial advisors out of 65 within brings experience in this area The McKinney Track Attack Club provides opportunities the company, he said he was never made to feel having served on the boards of Walter Mosely is one of and Don Cheadle. Mr. for young athletes to participate in the spon of track and field like a minority, and hasn't felt different from various non-profit organiza- the mcftt respected and pro Mosely's literary novel, The team is sponsored by the McKinney Parks and anyone else since moving to Piano. lific African-American Always Outnumbered, was Recreation Depamnent and has been coached for the past 5 Harry LaRotiliere Page 3 years by Head Coach David McWhiner. authors today. filmed for HBO starring "VCe started a summer team for kids whose school track He is the author of 19 Laurence Fishburne in season wasn't long enough for them," he said. "VCe now have 31 kids in the program and 3 kids going to State this weekend critically acclaimed books 1998. Mr. Mosely's latest along uiih the relay team." Rights Pioneer Arthur that have been translated two novels are 47 (about a The track team features participants from 6 to 18 years into 21 languages. His Easy Walter Mosefy Page 4 of age. The summer season T>picaUy lasts for 5 to 6 meets, and Fletcher Remembered ih«n tcgiunMi quuiaying mecu begin. I'ht current sununcr Sp«€nal to ths SNPAJron* tha Scannar Group champion of civil rights for all season concludes with the State mectt however, parties intei^ SEATTLE (NNPA) Arthur Alien Fletcher, esied in volunteering or signing up youth to join can call people — not just African- Black Stakes in the David McVThirter, Head Coach, (972) 548-9433 or send who was known to many Americans as "the Americans but for all people." email to [email protected]. father of affirmative action," has died at the age In his later years, Fletcher Supreme Court Struggle of 80. Fletcher's achievements included devis became a keen education advo Cel>-a Bow-era, born in the small Texat By: Ron Walter* tions. Historically, it was a ing the nation's first equal opportxmity policies town of Marlon, jusi west of Waco, is • cate, working on a plan to NNPA Columnist bald, raw use of Republican woman with big cii>- dreams. Writing and and coining the United Negro College Fund's increase the involvement of par The nelatively abrupt resigna power to install a Republican reading, "everything in sight" as a child, to memorable slogan, "A mind is a terrible thing stud^-ing Journalism at Sam Houston ents and grandparents in their tion of Associate Justice Sandra president. Suie. Ms. B(TWcrs now calls North Texas to waste." children's education through Day O'Cormor took most peo home. She has been wnting professionally Then, her decision in the for six j-ears since the sell of her first shon Tlie funeral took place in Washington, D.C. enlisting church support. ple by surprise. Although, she Shaw V Reno case of 1993 was storj", Ms. Bowers classifies her wricinB this week. Fletcher served as U.S. Delegate to Born in Jimction City, Ark., intimated at a Washington style at humorous, sassy, and informatiit, abominable, since her activist the United Nations when the ciuxent presi Fletcher's life was packed with cocktail part>' during the 2000 "Keeping You Close", released m -May decision virmally invented a 2005, is her second book published by dent's father, former President G.H.W Bush, drama. He served in World War election that she was thinking set of precedents that did not BET. The plot mcludes a DEA agent, drug was United Nations Ambassador. II, sustaining a bullet wound about it, but wanted to be sure lords, and a woman who leanu there is a half • million dollars in her in exist before. She regarded the now deceased mother's safe deposii box. The book is considered "We lost a great civil rights hero for all peo from a German sniper. But that that a conservative was in the use of race to draw district •romantic suspense*. With drug lords how could is it considered ple," said Lou Boston, director of business didn't prevent him from later White House. Like Ronald romance? -Because romance always has a happy ending, regardless of boundaries as "political what lakes place to gei there." Ms. Bowers csplains. development for the Pordand, Ore.-based tech becoming the first African- Reagan's departure last year, apartheid" and as a practice A series of murder m>^teries is an ultimate goal for Ms. Bowert, yet nology firm Comotiv Systems. "He was a this event has set off a celebra lacking sufBcient justification. for right now her niche is the romance market. She is a member of the Arthur Fletcher Page 10 tion of her tenure on the Romance Writers of America and wU! .nend their national convention Where has she been? Race had later this >ear. As for being labeled a romance witter, Ms. Bowers ta>-s, Supreme Court as a "moderate" been used historically to "1 like good stories with happy endings arMl I am a hopclen romantic." who was the swing vote among Celya Bowers will be conducting a book signing at Barnes & Noble, exclude blacks from political lr\ing Mall. July 23 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. McKinney Arts Commission the hberal and conservative jus participation and so the use of Ms, Bowers welcomes comments concerning "Keeping You Close" tices. This evaluation however, race to include blacks had a or her first BET novel, "Campaign For Low- >i -her-wrtntcl Preparing for 2005-06 Arts Grants is always made with the racial long history rooted in the www.cclyabowers.com. cant must attend one of two grant- Wr The McKinncy Arts Conitnission has finalized majority in mind, rather than Fourteenth Amendment to the ^^^^ T^-is Smile>-, the first American cm the calendar for the upcoming FY 2005-06 Arts writing workshops to be eligible for with an eye to the impact of her Constitution. Her real excep ^fl^Qk to simultaneous!)- host sigiuture talk Grants. Cit>- Council has allocated 8100,000 to the consideration. role in recent decisions on peo ^E^ ^ show* on both PBS and PuUic Rwlio Arts Commission for FV 2005-06 for the purpose of The McKinncy Arts Commission tion to that history was her Y ' International will be appearing in Dallaa offers applicants a choice between ple of color. demonstrated favoritism of at tfic WcUs Fargo Wealth Building promoting and sustaining the arts in McKinney. fc ^ Strategics Seminar. Area arts groups interested in applying for funding two grant-writing workshops; the Justice O'Coimor is a conser sutes rights. first one at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, ^* . V Smiley was sdected b>- Time as one can begin the process by obtaining an application, vative and her role in the deliv In the affirmative action .^%gy J of the "20 people changing how available Monday, July 18.The Arts Commission offers August 2, and the second one at ery of the 2004 election into the decision in the Michigan cases ' ^3 Amavans gel their ocm." In addipwi, 2 t>pcs of financial assistance; Season Support Grants 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3. he has authored eight books and has his camp of George Bush was an last year, some have applaud and Special Projects Grants. Season Support Grants Both workshops will be held at Cit>' own miprint (Smiley Books) with Hay unprecedented ("activists") provide financial assistance for the costs associated Hall, 222 N. Tennessee in the ed her for voting to retain the House. Ihe mission of his nonprofit usiupation of the power of a organization, the Tavis Smiley with a tull season of projects, performances or events. Council Chamber. principle of "diversity." But state Supreme Court over elec- Foundation, a to enh^tcn, encourage Special Project Grants provide financial assistance for The FY 2005-06 Timeline and Supreme Court Struggle Page J and empower Bbck youth. the costs associated with a single projca. These proj Arts Grants Guidelines are available The Wells Fatgo Wealth Building Strategies Seminar will be heU ects, performances and events must be held in below as Adobe PDF files. The Arts Satuiday. August 6, finom9:0 0 a.m. to 4:00 p.m at the Fairmont, 1717 McKinney between October 1, 2005 and September N, Akard in Dallas. Grant Applications will be available August 1, 2005 - Garland Youth Fjcpcrts will be present at the seminar to give firsthaixJ knowledge 30, 2006. Before submitting the application, die appli Arts Commission Page 9 on how to realize personal weahh bulking guak. liwnxiion will also be given on hov.- to buiU a financial legacy — ttmn«h owning a home, Council Applications Due starting a business, or saving and inv>Bstii« for a secure todaj- and The deadline is near for applica members will sclea one applicant tomorrow. Toddler KiUing Should Unite Not tions to be turned in for students to serve a one-year term. The seminar is free and sponsored by ^a•heKnow.com Limited »eating is a\TiilaWe. For rcgwrmjcm md tnore uiformabon visa wanting to be a member of "We want to give our young peo Www.mhcknowcom or caD 972-517-4483. Divide Blacks and Latinos Garland's first "Garland Youth ple the opportunity to learn first By: Earl Ofari Hutcblnion hot water, and tagged it as Council". Members of this board hand that they can make a differ The instant LAPD officers gvmned down 13- America's poster police agency will report directly to the City ence in their community by getting INSIDl year-old Devin Brown following a car chase last for abuse. But the Pena killing Council on matters that concern the inwlved," says Councilman Mark Monroe, who represents district February, blacks took to the streets in rage and also called into serious question youth of the community. This is an People In The New seven on the Garland City Council. protest. Black leaders loudly demanded that the the troubled relations between excellent opportimity for youth to Community Culendar learn city government woifo. Mr. Monore chairs the Community officer that shot Brown be fired and prosecuted. blacks and Latinos in L.A. The Garl^d residents who will be jun Services Committee, wliich recom Community Spotlight .... The fiirious reaction from blacks to the Brown shooting of a toddler should have iors in fj^ school in the 2005-06 mended establishing the Gariand killing stands in stark contrast to the recent killing been more than enough to raise Editorial school year are eligible to apply. Each Youth Council. 'The City Council of Suae Raul Pcna. Pohce shot the toddler in the howls of protest from blacks. BuiincM Service Directory applicant should submit a completed is looking forward to working witfi It didn't. Brown was an head during a shootout with her father, Jose Raul standard Boards and Commissions these young people, who will ^dds Hnd linds African-American child, and Pcna in South Los Angeles. application, two letwrs of reference, become the leaders of the ftiturc." Artt«; linicrtaininent .... Pena was a Latino child. The The shooting again called into serious question and an essay explaining wiiy he or Applications are available at anger over the Brown shooting, Career Opportunilic* . • • • the long-standing ttirbiJent, and contentious rela she wane to be part of (he Youth City Hall, 200 North Fifth Su-cet. and the relative deafening silence Church H«ppcnlnf» 8| 9 & to tions between the LAPD and L.A.'s minority com Council. All applicaticHis are due by in the City Secretary's office and 9 munities. LAPD violence against blacks and from blacks to the shooting of August 1, 2005. The Mayor and on the City's website, www.ci. SlucrTnrpley Latinos has continually gotten the department into Toddler KiUing Page 5 each of Garland's eight City Council garland, tx. us. Church Oirectory ..9&10
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Community Spotlight Good Fridays at Solomon's Porch
Members of the "Angels of Christ Praise Team" performs a routine at the "Good Fridays" event. Members are Detronne Coulson, Ernest Thomas, Cameron Sharp, Ciearra Berry, Daeshavette Harrison, and Shelia Thomas. Mrs. Emma Sharp is the Founder & Director. At every "Good Fridays" function, the 3rd Friday of each month, three vendors are selected to showcase their business and to network with customers and businesses at the gathering. Local artists showcase their talents. There is a band or a DJ, and Elder Arion Cooper of Michelle's First Lady Fashions of Lewisville adds his expertise as the by Denise Wolford. entertained. A place where Master of Ceremony. Originally estab Christian can un-wind, Denise puts together a lished in 1999 and slow down, lei go, and gift bag with things that stopped in 2001, loosen up. Since the first she gathers from various Denise said that God gathering at Solomon's vendors and hand out as Cameron Sharp performs with the "Angels of Christ Praise Team." Mrs. told her that it is now Porch, it has been word of door prizes. Emnta Sharp is the Founder & Director. time to, "Let it flow— mouth mosily. For more information contact Bonnie Sanders @ get busy, it's lime to Denise wanted a place Anthony Rush sings his netu about "Good Fridays" func 214-868-0269 or Angela go forward." So in that is away from the release, "Witch Out" tion or Denise's new CD, Deloatch @ 214-476-1020. April 2005 Denise church, home and work in an effort to perfect and asked a staff member place; but with the same promote her craft. In 1995 Ernest Thomas per/ornia tvith the "Angels to call various ven people and atmosphere of a of Christ Praise Team." Mrs. Emma Denise with five of her six Chambers Co-Host Sharp is the Founder & Director. dors in the Dallas- good church and a good sisters, produced a family Fort Worth Metro- home. And Denise discov By: Sister 1'arpley gospel album entitled, Diversity Member Mixer plex, hand out flyers, and ered Solomon's Porch in You have no doubt "Listen To The Message." The Denton Black from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 invite everyone to a gather Arlington, TX. heard of "Thank God It's consisting of 9 to 10 songs, Chamber of Commerce and p.m. at Eagleton ing of Christian business Denise comes from a and the CD received some Friday (TGIF)." On last the Denton Hispanic Photography, 1710 North Friday, I was invited to a folks, and Christian people musical family. She has air time. In 1999 she went Chamber of Commerce are Elm Street, Denton, Texas. "Good Fridays" function in general, to a place that is been singing since she was solo, and on July 22, 2005 jointly hosting a "Diversity This event is sponsored that is held every 3rd relaxing with soft music, 4-years-oId, and singing she will debut a new CD, Friday of the month at especially jazzi a nice place professionally since 1994. "When Your # Comes." Member Mixer** as a cele by Eagleton Photography, with good food, and to pro- bration of diversity in the Wells Fargo Bank, Miller Solomon's Porch. This is She has been involved in a Distribution will be han ..1 a^iGhci8tt»0'functiiiftn.*hal> Oti going September 4th. At the YWCA of Fort Worth, July 33 A U July 27 www.iblp.org The North Dallas Cool Thursday Concert 512 W. 4th St., 5p.m.-7p.m. Merge 2005: The Black Just Like Us!, a free per July 29 Business Professionals Series-Dallas Arboretum Tickets: SIO. Call 817-870- Expo. The largest exhibition formance of a lighthearted Small Business Loan Networking After presents performances from 0182. of African American owned story of how to get along Seminar at Bill Priest Business Hours ~ 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Martin July n businesses in the state of with those who are different, Institute, at noon. Free. Wednesdays at Django Rutchik Concert Stage over Gospel concert to benefit Texas with Seminars, Live 10 a.m. at the Irving Arts 1402 Corinth Street, on the Parkway, looking White Rock Lake. school children in Africa - Performances and fim for the Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Dallas. Visit www.bill- Addison, 5100 Beltline Call 214-515-6594 or visit Award-winning gospel great, entire family. Automobile Blvd., Suite 200. For more priestinstitute.org, or call •Rd, 6p.m. - 9.p.m. www.dallasarboretum.org Byron Cage, performs at 8 Building (Fair Park), information call 972-252- 214-860-5900. 1111 First Ave. Dallas, The Collin County Thi^ugii July iO p.m. at the Valley Ridge Park 7558. July?0 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free. Call Multicultural Business Saturday Jazz-July 16, 23 Amphitheater, 2850 Park July 11 -10 214-827-7977. The Project Hope Network Referral and 30 from 8 p.m. to 10 Ridge Drive, Cedar Hill. Institute in Basic Life Foundation Health Rally Luncheon meets the 2nd p.m. nightly. Esplanade Park, Proceeds benefit school. July ih Ui m PrincipUs, Basic Seminar, 10:00am -2:00pm at and 4th Tuesday each 5044 Addison Circle Drive. Presented by the Mary The Piano Civic Chorus Anger Resolution Seminar Praise Cathedral Min month at Texas Land & Hii^ttugh Auiufti 30 Wesley Ministries and Ivory will audition all voice parts for and Children's Institute, istries, 2409 Pennsylvania Cattle, 3191 Preston Rd, Anne Lebovitz Exhibit pre Bradley of Friends, Inc. their 2005-06 season. Choral taught by Bill Gothard at Ave. Dallas. Health scre Frisco Log on to sented by The Women's For tickets visit: www.ticket experience preferred. Held at The Piano Centre, 2000 E. ening, free food for kids, www.ntheknow.com Museum., 3800 Parry Ave., web-com, or call 1-866-468- 1 St Presbyterian Church of Spring Creek Pkwy. For entertainment. All Smiles The Collin County, Dallas. Features 37 large- 7621. Richardson, 319 Lasalle times and admission fees call Dental Center will pro Piano and Frisco Bar scale portraits. Call 214-915- Piano Chamber of Drive. To schedule an audi 214-421-0001 or visit vide free services for chil Associations with Legal 0860 or visit www.the Commerce Business Int tion, or for more information www.iblp.org dren with Medicaid Aid of N.W.Texas spon wom ensm useum. org erchange, 7:30 am. Network call 972-606-5220, or visit July 27 - II (bring your Medicaid sor clinics providing free your business and have a 30 www.planocivicchorus.org. The 2005 Dallas Comedy card.) For more informa legal help to residents. Discover 19 ways to pro second ^commercial' pre July an Festival, featuring work tion call 214-538-7629. The clinics are at 6p.m. tect your assets, 12 problems pared. Bring plenty of busi Songs of South Africa shops, performances and live July 30 - 31 the second Monday of that could cost your family a ness cards. At the Chamber Presentation - the sounds entertainment, at the West DFW Expo for each month at the fortune, misconceptions building, 1200 E. 15th used in the Zulu and other End Comedy Theatre, 603 Educators, Dallas Market Salvation Army in Piano, about wills and trusts, poten Street, Piano. Call 972-424- languages. Boitumelo will Munger Ave., Suite lOOB. Center-Main Hall, 2200 3528 E 14th St., and the tial problems with living 7547, or visit www.plano introduce insects and ani Call 214.880.9990. Slemmons Fwy,Dallas. second Thursday of each trusts and more. Free. chamber.org. mals of Africa through the July 1% - 10 Tickets: $6 - 8, under 17 month at First United Presented by Attorney John July 3i A 34 renditions of folk songs. The Anger Resolution free. Visit www.4star Methodist Church, 601 R. McNair. For more infor Homebuying and Credit Audelia Road Library, 10045 Seminar taught by Bill events.com Information, S. Greenville Ave, in mation call 214-691-7781. Seminar, Automobile Bui Audelia Rd. For more infor Gothard, presents Biblical resources, products, Allen. Call 1-800-906- Piano Centre, 2000 East lding, Fair Park. Sat-urday's mation call 214.670.1350 or principles to show how Spirit Reward Program, 3045. Spring Creek Pkwy. 7 p.m. seminar: Navigating the visit: dallaspubUclibrary.org God's truth and power can Fashion Event, Massage Corcoran Gallery of Black Women Lawyers Home Buying Process, 11 Free HIV Testing is offered achieve what our resolve can Oasis, Books Are Fun Art presents the Gordon Assn of Tarrant County is a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday's by the LaSima Foundation, 6 not. At The Piano Centre, Shopping Corner and Parks Half Past Autumn hosting its "Hotter Than topic: Establishing Credit p.m. - 8 p.m. at two locations. 2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy. Healthy Cooking Dem Exhibit at the Dallas July" Happy Hour benefiting Worthiness, 2 p.m. Limited For locations and more infor For times and admission fees onstration. Call 972-293- Museum of Art, through the BWL Scholarship Fund. space. mation call 214-928-9303. call 214-421-0001 or visit 9719 for times. S\)onsoui Bi/: Proud To Be An Active SBC^ Partner In The Community (& Page 2 •July 2t -July 28,2005 • Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette I lilt t tilt lit Ii;it4' .h it'ititiJ Mf t\ l hiitti::* Itf I '>fn tt* •n^ - '•^- Letter to the Editor You and Your Money What Mexico Thinks of You How Can I Plan for By now the any intelligent this depiction. gy firom President Fox, only black person in the USA has Postal stamps of every to be told that "El my Child's Education? heard of the deplorable nation in the world are OFFI Presidente" was proud of the (tuition, fees, and room and lic college in 2021 $143,484 comments made by Pre CIAL DOCUMENTS of the image to be depicted on the board)*: Assuming a 7Vo invest Today 859,620 ment rate of return, this sident Vincente Fox of government that issues them. Mexican stamps and that Children are always asked what Year 2021 $143,484 goal can be reached with: Mexico. Most of us probably They commemorate cher there would be no apology. they want to be when they grow You're not alone if you think a Monthly investment 8284 wrote him off as just another ished and revered persons, The Caribbean is chock full up. Doctor. Lawyer. Astronaut. financial goal like this seems intim Or One lump sum invest idiot and went about our icons and ideals of the nation of islands and countries that And as a parent, you want to idating or out of reach. Hut with ment $31,960. business. Such business may that issues them. These car make sure nothing stands in their careful planning and early saving, This calculation includes the have a much more favorable way, especially something like it doesn't have to be. estimated cost of college, have included planning our toons, BLACK PEOPLE, view of black Americans. So finances. Your Savings Plan including tuition, fees, and next trip to Cancun, Cabo, are the official view that why spend even one of your The Cost of Learning The first step in creating a col room and board. It assumes Acapuico, Puerto Vallarta or President Fox and the Mex dollars in Mexico? If you do, Funding a college education is lege savings plan is to estimate how monthly savings will stop once some other beach haven. ican government have of then you are just the kind of one of the most valuable gifts you much money you may need. To the child begins college. Rate Well, my people you might YOU. can give a child, but unfortunate reach this number, you should take of return is for illustrative pur black person they love to ly, it can also be one of the most into consideration the type of col poses only; it does not repre want to reconsider that trip The Congressional Black ridicule. expensive. lege (public or private) your child sent any currently available to Mexico in favor of some Caucus demanded an apolo Harold K. Uoyd The average cost of one year may be intertsted in, your time investments. other tropical destination of school (tuition, fees, and horizon and, of course, inflation. such as a Caribbean Island. room and board)*: Starting early and investing Editor's NoU: Public School 813,833 consistently are two key factors ThtM compUfnmnUiry articl* im being providmd by Edward JonMt. Mexico, under the dubi Private School 829,541 to reaching your goal. For exam AKx A, Dmaamourt is « Hcenmmd ous leadership of President Add to that the historical 5% ple, look at how your savings inv€atmmM r*prv**ntativ» and ka» average inflation increase for col could grow if you start when your hmmn chottn OM a cOHJtuUant to Fox, has announced the MON'Tht GaM«tt€ in helping lo dU- issuance of a series of postal lege costs and these prices can child is a newborn. $MnMm educational it%/6rmation per skyrocket. Child's age now Newborn taining to the ittveatment indue try. stamps featuring one of the The average cost of four Mr, Detanumre can be reached at Current savings for college 80 972-41S-S269. most racially offensive char years at a public school Total cost for a four-year pub acters black people in this country have seen in years. The character, called Guest Lecturer David Parks Memin Pinuin, is reminis cent of Little Black Sambo (i.e. big lipped, ape-like and to appear in Dallas dumb as a post). Ever>' black David Parks will do a special Mr. Parks will be Icctiuing at the its ninth year, will be annoimced person should be insulted by photography presentation regard Dallas Museum of Art on Saturday immediately following the photo ing his experiences behind the July 30, 2005 beginning at 1 lam, as presentation. The public is invit camera, as this year's Guest part of the celebration of Gordon ed to attend. Although donations Lecturer. Mr. Parks is a noted Parks, his father. The Guest will be accepted, the admission is DCCD Selects site for Eastfield writer, film maker and producer, Lecture series is the culmination free. For more information, log and is the author of the nationally program for the RC Hickman onto www.artiststuff.com. An acclaimed book GI Diaries, an Young Photographers Workshop Artist & Elaine Thornton College Garland Campus autobiography detailing his experi and the Gordon Parks Young Foundation for the.Arts presenta Dallas County Community the East and nei^boihoods have Community Colleges. Projects ences in the military and his toiir in Photographers Competition. The tion, and sponsored by the City of College District unveiled the sign sprung up to the West. While noth included in this bond program Viet Nam. winners of the competition, now in Dallas OfRce of Cultural Affairs. that proclaims the property ing permanent has ever been on include five centers in either located on the Northeast comer this comer, baseball season would undcrserved or fast growing areas Supreme Court Struggle Page I Many thought that the first downward slide in their confi of Glenbrook and Walnut as the see a backstop put up for practice of Dallas Covmty. Garland's new this new definition of affirma opportunity Bush might have to dence of High Court deci future site of the Eastfield and occasionally the circus wauld facility is one of those centers that tive action does not require that nominate a Supreme Court jus sions. College Garland Campus. come to town and use this site for will offer credit and continuing Blacks be included, based on tice was when Chief Justice Blacks should follow education classes, plus services "The campus and surround their performances. their history of exclusion and on William Rehnquist left because Ketmedy's lead and they also such as career development and ing TOD development will main "I think this is great for Garland. the remedy of the 14th of his poor health. If Rehnquist's should teach the major media workforce development programs. ly occupy the vacant land at the This land has been vacant as long Amendment standard of "equal replacement came from inside that this is not all about Roe v "The purchase of this land and comer of Walnut and Glenbrook as I can remember. I don't think protection." Rather, it is a defi the court, that would leave a Wade. It is about the balance the construction of this facility and the property (the Walnut tax there could be any better use of nition that recognizes the value vacancy that Bush could also fill between the rich and poor, signals progress for both Dallas ofiBce) that the City of Garland this land than to build a facility for of having people of different and if a conservative justice about how all children will be County Community Colleges will be getting in trade for the old higher learning. Redevelopment of ethnic heritages as participants were nominated and confirmed, educated, about whether the and Garland," said Jerry Prater, Kroger Building that is located at downtown is very important and in American higher education. it would not change the nature country will continue its chair of the DCCC board of Main at Garland Rd.," Mayor this will go a long way to help get So, in her swing vote role on of Supreme Court decisions. unfinished responsibility to trustees. "It represents an educa Day said. that started>" said Jackie Feagin. But if Rehnquist leaves in any protect and administer civil tional and community parmer- j:ourt^ ,yQKl*. Justice O'Connor This particular corner has In May 2004 Dallas County case. Bush would have two ship that will help us enrich lives has also played a role in de-con rights fairly, about reforming a stayed vacant while businesses voters approved a S450 million structing the legal basis of the replacements, giving him the racist criminal justice system have been built to the North and bond program for Dallas County DCCD SalecU Sita Pag* 10 rights of the disadvantaged, opportunity to really change the and about the devaluation of especially Blacks. nature of high court decisions. American civil liberties by a President Bush wants to leave Democrats have demanded distorted conception of patri Where Do You Want To Go Today? a legacy of a Supreme Court that Bush "consult" with them otism. PubUsher'g Office; Editorial Department! that issues decisions with a reli before his nomination and he Above all, the vigor of the Phone: (972) 516-2992 Phone: (972) 516-2992 able and strong conservative has talked with Democratic Right Wing should be matched Fax: (972) 509-9058 Fax: (972) 516-4197 bent. This means that he must leader Senator Harry Rcid (R~ by a mobilization of those who nominate someone to the Right Ncv.]. But what do Reid and favor an inclusive, not a nar Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] of O'Connor. Seven Democrats Bush consider adequate consul row vision of freedom to let Fntortninm^rnt Department! in the Senate have signed an tation? Meanwhile, Senator the White House and the Sfllcs Department; Phone: (972) 509-9049 agreement that they will not use Edward Kennedy has shot back nation hear our voices. 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Doug Herzog addressed the youngest member of the involvement from all of us, "The ball's in Dave's courtj" Dave Chappelle situation fol Herzog told The Hollywood Jackson clan out of her and at some point when Janet lowing the channel's presenta Reporter. Herzog said that he "dream street" doldrums became more confident with tion at the Television Critics had spoken to Chappelle a few and helped to make her a her writing ability, she [did] Association Press Tour in weeks ago in a hotel lobby. superstar. "Control," Janet the bulk of the writing," he Beverly Hills. According to Herzog, Jackson's classic 1986 album, tells Billboard. "And it's kind TTie comedian took off to Chappelle said he needed a bit spawned a number of classic of back full circle. We're all South Africa for a break just as more time; Herzog said he told hit singles and set the bar for kind of back in there doing it the third season of his top- him they looked forward to 'V many more collaborations to again together, which I really rated sketch show on the net working with him again. come, including the multi- enjoy." work had been scheduled to "If you see him, tell him to platinum "Rhythm Nation Jam adds, 'It's the physical begin under a S50 million phone home," Herzog joked. 1814." nature of sitting in the same In 2006, the three will room and really hashing it out. Ruben Studdard, Smokie Norful, Out of hook up again for Jackson's It's like, Tou're not going to new as-yet-untitled album leave until we got a lyric,' so Dupri is the executive produc Eden and DJ Maj at Six Flags Over Texas for Virgin records, due in it's fun." er on the set and has overseen and followed with "Soulful", his industry and cultures that 2006. Lewis expects the Jackson's boyfriend Jermaine some recording at his studio. double-platinum Grammy nom appeal to the younger demo inated record will perform. His graphic. Hip Hop's Future Rests On Kanye West sophomore album, "I Need An The concert is scheduled to Kanye West has suggested sure while recording his second subsequent remix (with Jay-Z) Angel" encompasses new ver begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Six sions of several inspirational that the future of hip-hop record. direcdy address the issue ol I^ags Over Texas Music Mill classics and traditional tunes. Amphitheater. Tickets arc $8 rests on his new album 'Late "I think I carry a lot of stuff conflict diamonds, which are a Smokie Norful has been one each plus park admission and Registration', which is due on my records," declared the major factor in Sierra Leone's of the popular music's great suc are available at www.ticket- out on August 15. beats man. "Sometimes I feel civil war. West thinks that it cess stories since 2002, and has master.com or buy online at Talking to NME.com the like I'm carrying the whole of could have the same impact as generated acclaim with his gold- www.sixflags.com; you can rapper and producer exp hip hop itself, the state of Jay-Z 's excerpt from the film selling debut album, "I Need also charge by phone at (214) lained he faced a lot of pres music too. I've just tried to 'Annie' on 'Hard Knock Life You Now".. Smokie calls his 373-8000 or purchase at the push the envelope." (Ghetto Anthem)'. music "urban/inspirational" and park during operating hours. However West insists he's not "'Diamonds...* has potential the encouragement that he gives For more information call canning the burden alone, as to go because it's like Jay-Z 's his audiences is definitely inspir 817-640-8900 ext. 4100. his sampling has enable him to 'Annie' sample. It's like (previ Si.N l-'liigs Ovci'icxas presents ing. ally himself with the world's ous single) 'Jesus Walks', aside four amazing acts, Ruben Also performing will be the greatest talents.. from the religious aspect of Studdard, Smokie Norful, Out entertaining female group, Out of Eden. They deliver songs on He recently released the first that song, it's taking a rapper of Eden and DJ Maj to celebrate Love, Peace and Happiness single from this album - that you already like and hav the soulful sounds of Gospel. Young and old alike will enjoy with a flavorful ingredient that "Diamonds (from Sierra ing him associate himself with an evening of joyful sounds and make for an undeniable recipe Leone)", which contains a something bigger than him, an united praise on Saturday, July of R&B, Hip Hop and sample from the James Bond icon. It's not to compare James 23, at the Music Mill Inspirational Pop driven songs theme "Diamonds Are Bond with Jesus but both of Amphitheater at Six Flags Over with a twist of soul. The Forever" performed by Shirley them are pop icons." Texas. group's signature harmonies Bassey.The song was originally West added that 'Late Ruben Studdard, the dynamic cater to a diverse audience and a reference to his record label Registration' also features singer who initially won the showcase their love for enter Roc-A-Fella, which is known samples from the likes of hearts of audiences nationwide tainment, inspirational and for its "diamond" hand gesture. Curtis Mayfield and Ray as the 2003 winner of the hit tel blessing. 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Dewayne Glbton Jr. Unfortunately, the Infiniti Available is the Electronic healthcare for women, All Nations August 13. 2005 (in Iambic Pentameter) We u-iU have our Back-2-School S26 Compton Avenue G35 is bound only to stops brake force distribution or UMC presents "Uniquely Built for Irving, TX 75061 The interior leather uphol God's Wonderful Work" this is a Rally in Irving, TX. There will be signs and speed limits. EBD. FREE Food, a Bounce House, Health 972-986-5552 stery and seats reek of authen FREE Women's Health Fair; and 1-888-9-OUTREACH (Prayer Line) Though, extremely Bigger brakes and optional health concerns for women 16 years Fair, Music and more. The time and place TEA (will be announced in Church Happanings Paga 9 tic beauty. impressed with 280 horsepow AWD fiirther enhance safety. and older will be addressed- Our fea Sleek as a feline, equally dis er outputing high volume of AU G35s have a 3.5-liter V6, tured speakers will be Dr. Jill playing qualities of modernity Waggoner, author of "My Sisters Career ODDortunities accelerating masculinity. the same engine used in the (..1,1,1.1 M.iik.dii;: 1.- .1... and felinity. Keeper, Is Your Temple in Order;" and I know...all this speed but Nissan 350Z. S. B. Lindsey, author of "Scarred and One can acquire an Infiniti what about safety? very good on fuel economy: Wounded - Yet Still in The Battle." as a coupe or a sedan. The G35 has a program 26 in the city and 29 on high Subjects to be covered include In invigorating new colors called VDC for Electronic sta way partially due to exterior Nutrition, Breast Cancer, such as Lakeshore State and H>-pcrtcnsion, Diabetes, Obesity, and bility. aerodynamics diffusers and Elder Care. Rcprcscmaiives from Serengeti Sand. Anti-lock Brake System so deflectors reduce degrees of Central Market will be on hand to Real aluminum or that you can maintain control fi-ont lift to 0. give a discussion on nutrition and Rosewood trim is also a new in a stopping emergency. With increasing gas prices, provide FREE samples. IRVING option. For short stopping and stable an Infiniti G35 can be your Augutt 14. 10M> am DO YOU WANT AN EXCITING Driving an Infiniti alludes to We will culminate our Women's braking near-luxury hero. Health Fair with a Worship Service; AND REWARDING CAREER? the feel of next to luxury'. our guest speaker will be Rev. Pat I felt as if I were driving a Beghtel-Mahle, District PURSUE A CAREER AS A POLICE OFFICER OR FIREFIGHTER! vehicle with a pricier sticker Superintendent of Paris-Sulfur • Competitive wages but it's less expensive than it's Springs District. For more informa tion call Rhetta A. Bowers % 214- • Array of benefits competitors handles and per 607-0750 or 972-424-8500. • Education incentive pay forms very much just the • . . . and more same. AU Nations UMC Although interior controls Dr. Clara M. Reed, Senior Pastor SIGN UP TO TAKE 3415 Hast 14th Street are a litde confusing. Piano, TX 75074 THE ClTy OF IRVIN&'S NEXT Tlie smooth ride is comfort 972-424-8500 CIVIL SERVICE ENTRANCE EXAM. able and responsibly amusing. CALL (972) 721-2532 TO REGISTER. BETHLEHEM MISSIONARY Tempted to use my heavy BAPTIST CHURCH The City of Irving does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, reli right Achille's to test speed Erery 2nd and 4tb Sunday, ,1:00 fm gion, age, or disability in employmeni or the provision of services. and agility. Come one - come all - Let us use Hunv. cL irving. tx.us our gifts for the Lord. The Bethlehem Church and Spiritual Awareness Piano credit union sues federal regulator Ministr>' invites all musicians, young and old, to an instrumental music ROUTE PERSONS Piano's Community Credit ings to members. member deposits. workshop. Musicians are also invited Union has filed a lawsuit Community says that ruling An NCUA spokeswoman to play e\-ery Sunday morning at the against its federal regulator on that basis goes beyond the could not be reached for com church. For more information call Needed For: Pastor Jones @ 817-626-7342 for blocking its bid to convert scope of the regulator's ment Friday afternoon. Garland/iViesquite/Plano/ to a mutual savings bank. authority. On Tuesday in Congress, Bethlehem MBC of Fort Worth The lawsuit, filed in the Community, with more than representatives including Rev. Richard Jones, Pastor Richardson/N. Dallas/ federal court's Eastern $1 billion in assets, would be Piano Republic Sam Johnson 3019 Rosen Avenue Fort Worth, TX 76106 FarmersvilleAVylie/McKinney/ District of Texas names the the largest credit union to filed a bill to limit the authori 817-626-7342 National Credit Union switch to thrift status. Bank- ty of the NCUA to block con Allen/Frisco/LewisviUe/ Administration, the agency's side regulators and the Texas versions like ones pursued by COAOnON OF CHURCHES IN regional director and execu credit union regulator have Community and Fort Worth's PRISON AUNISTRV On-Going Mrnxor Program Denton/Dallas Areas tive director. approved the switch. OmniAmerican Credit Our host church, True Lee Baptist Community says the In addition to seeking to Union. Church, 3907 Bertrand Avenue, Salary Negotiable NCUA refused to certify its overturn the NCUA ruling, Dallas, TX 75210, 214-421-9435 Members of both credit where Rev. Donald Parish is the members' vote to switch to a Community is asking the reg unions voted to approve the Pastor, is working with a mentor pro Call (972) 606-3891 mutual savings bank charter ulator to turn over $ 10 million switch. gram for children of parents that are based on the way one piece of of its deposits that are deposit Web sites: www.community- mcarcerated- Come or call to find out how to get involved- For more infor Please leave a message! paper was folded in its mail ed with NCUA to insure cu.org and www.ncua.gov. mation, please call Carolyn Johnson .(^972-235-64^ -m M- Lcirul Notification Learn to make your annual income a hicicH' in *-. ^.. -Ti T —• - —•• Coalition of Churches monthly income. Training, no exp nee. in Prison Ministry Rev. Isaac Johnson, Coordinator Call now, 2 min msg 888-446-3562 or go to TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION P.O. Box 225863 Dallas. TX 75222-5863 www.startlivingyourbestlife.com NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF PROPOSED TEXAS 972-235-6432 or DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) CONTRACTS 214-632-6519 ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Sealed proposals for contracts listed below will be received by COMMUNITV TxDOT until the date(s) shown below, and then publicly read. OUTREACH MINISTRY JuiyM. 4.00 pm News Talk 660 KSKY-AM is CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE/BUILDING FACIUTIES CONTRACT(S) We invite you to our Family and Friends Celebration honoring Dist/Div: Dallas looking for a full-time Account Community Christian Church in Contraa 0008-08-059 for CONSTRUCT 7 TOTAL INTERSEC IMPRVMNTS in DALLAS County, etc win be opened on August 10, 2005 at 1:00 pm at the State Office. Midlothian, TX. Pastor Lisa Tarpley Executive with outside sales Coniraa 0091-06-038 for INTERSECTION IMPROVILMENT in will have the Inaugural Service for DALLAS County will be opened on August 09, 2005 at 1:00 pm at the State Office. Community Christian Church at the experience. Candidate should Contract 0091-06-040 for CONSTRUCT 4 TNlTiRSEC IMPROVE.V1ENTS in Midlothian Civic Center, 224 South DALLAS County will be opened on August 09, 2005 at 1 ;00 pm at the State Office. 11th Street (off of U.S. Highway 287), have an understanding of news Contraa 0091-06-041 forCONSTRU C 2 IN'n-RSEC IMI'ROVTJ'vlENTS in Midlothuin.TX 76065, DALLAS County will be opened on August 09, 2005 at 1:00 pm at the State Office. Attgust 6, 10:001» 3.00pm talk format and be ready to hit the Contraa 0091-06-042 for ONE ON-SYSTEM rNTERSECTION LMPROVEMENT in We will have our Back-2-Schopl DAIIAS County will be opened on Augu.si 09, 2005 at 1:00 pm at the State Office- ground running. Previous news Contraa 0092-07-044 for IKITiRSEC I.Ml'RVMNTAT IRVING/MKNGBRD LN in Rally m Ft. Worth, TX. There wUl I^e DALLAS County wiU be opened on August 09, 2005 at 1:00 pm at the State Office. FREE Food, a Bounce House, Health talk radio sales experience a plus. Contraa 0094-03-095 for EX'n2s:i> AND ADD TURN LANES in Fair, Music and more. Greater Mt. DALLAS County will be opened on August 10, 2005 at 1:00 pm at the State Office. Moriah Bapust Church will be the 2 years sales experience required. Conma 0095-02-071 fbr RECONSTR EB RAMPS, ADD EB EXIT RAMP, REPL EB&iX^ in host church and it will be held ^ DAIJ^AS County wiU be opened on August 10, 2005 at 1;00 pm at the State Office- 5552 E- Rosedale Street, Ft. Wortli, Contraa 019W)3-191 for IN^^;RSEC LMPRVMNTS AT 2 IX)CA'nONS in TX76112. DALLAS County will be opened on August 10, 2005 at 1 ;00 pm at the State Office. Contraa 0196-01-192 for 1 ON SYSTEM IKIT-RSECTION IMPROVEMENT, ETC. in Please fax a letter along with a DALLAS County wiU be opened on August 09, 2005 at 1 ;00 pm at the State Office. CITY OF brief resume to Bob Johnson, Contraa 0196-06-022 for CONSTRUC 4 INTERSEC IMPROVEMENTS in PLANO, TEXAS DALIJKS County will be opened on August 10, 2005 at 1:00 pm at the State Office. Sales Manager at 214-561-9662 or Contraa 0581-01-125 for INTERSEC IMPRVMNT AT BONNIEVIEW RD in Piano POLICE HOTLINE DALLAS County will be opened on August 09, 2005 at 1:00 pm at the State Office- (972)941-7299 Contraa 0918-45-319 for CONSTRUCT THREE DsTH-RSECTION IMPROVEMENTS in email to [email protected]. No DALLAS County wUl be opened on August 10, 2005 at 1;00 pm at the Sute Office FIRE HOTUNE Contraa 0918-»5-320 for CONSTRUC 5 INTERSEC IMPRVMNTS in 'W. (972)941-7402 phone calls please. DALLAS County will be opened on August 10, 2005 at 1:00 pm at the State Office. 24 HOUR Contraa 0918-45-323 for 4 OKI- SYSTEM INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS in CAREER INFORMATION HOTLINE DALLAS County will be opened on August 10, 2005 at 1:00 pm at the State Office. (972)»41-7116 Contraa 0918-45-343 for INTERSEC IMPRVMNT AT ONE IXJCATION in HofTM Pag*: www.plano.gov News Talk 660 KSKY-AM is a DALLAS County will be opened on August 10, 2005 at 1:00 pm at the Sute Office ff^ FAX (972) 941-7230 Contraa 0918^*5-344 for 7 OFF-SYST1EM INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS in DALLAS County will be i^iencd cm August 09, 2005 ai 1:00 pm at the State Office. 'AA / EOE /ADA subsidiary of Salem Contraa 0918-15-355 for CONSTRUC 5 INTERSEC IMPROVEMENTS in DALLAS County will be opened on August 09, 2005 at 1:00 pm at the State Office. Communications, an equal Contr»a 0918-45-397 forTW'O OFF-SYSTEM INTERSECTION L\U>ROVEMENTS in DALLAS County will be opened on August 09, 2005 at 1 ;00 pm at the State Office. F-TACCOlNTEXEaiTIVE opportunity employer. Contraa 0918^5-673 for CONSTR DALLAS CENTRAL CONTROL CENTER m DALLAS County will be opened on August 10,2005 at 1:00 pm at the State Office. KWRD-FMU looking for Contraa 2374-01-131 for INTERSEC LMPRVMNTS ATWEBB CHAPF^. RD in caDdid;iies vktio have been DALLAS County will be opened on August 10, 2005 at t :00 pm at the State Office. Contraa 2374-02-089 for 3 ON-SYSTEM INTFIRSECTION IMI'ROVEMENTS in successful in ourside saki. A Trying to Get Your DALLAS County will be opened on August 09, 2005 at 1:00 pm ai the State Office. commitnicm to ihc pn^mmine Foot in the Door? Plans and specifications are available for inipcction, along with bidding proposals, and applications for the TxDOT and ihc iraWn (>l KWRD w Prequalified Contractor't list, at the applicable Sute and/or Dist/Div Offices listed below. If applicable, bidders must sub Community Newspaper seeking ambitious, mit prequalification information to TxDOT at least 10 days prior to the bid date to be eligible to bid on a projea, critical. Previous radiosale s Prequaliiicaiion materials may be requested from the State Office listed below. Plans for the above contr«ci(s) are avail flexible and dependable Stafif Writer to able fromTxDOTs website at www.dot.suic.tx.U8 and from reproduction companies at the expense of the coniraaor. expcrieiKe is noc necesury. NPO; 17237 cover Government and Community Desks. If you're inten»ted in thi5 position State Office Must have strong desire to learn and be Constr./Maint. Division withKWR[>hM. 200 E. Riverside Dr. Please fu an imroduction ttiier willing to take instruction, should also be Austin,Texas 78704 Phone:512-416-2540 aJon; with a resume to b^) bi-ll at familiar with AP style. Shift is part-time Dist/Div Office (s) 2l4-56i-%62. evenings and Saturdays. Great opportunity Dallas District NO PHONt CALLS PLEASb District Engmeer for student or seasoned professional looking 4777 E. Hwy 80 Mesquite, Texas 75150-6643 KWRD-F^l iv a subMdiar> of Salem to begin a career in journalism. A writing Phone: 214-320-6100 Cuonuniatmaieqtai sample will be requested. Please call Mtntmum wage rttei are set out in bidding documents and the rates will be part of the contract. TXDOT ensures that opportunit) einployer bidders will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin. 972-606-3890 and leave contaa information. Pug0 8 *Juty 21 'July 28,2005 • Minority Opportunity Netva - The Gazette I isti Out W'lh.sitL' .tl wwiv.MOX l'h* St. Luke A.M.E. Church (aka - SLAME) T'empk offaitd Christian ChapeiC.^MJE. Cfiurcfi *'Where we slam dunk the devil and serve up Jesus" ^^Where Jesus is the Main Attraction** 521 W. AvcDUe E Garland, TX 75040 972.487.9703 Email: slamechurch@aoLcom Sunday \>'orship Experience - 8:00 am St 10:45 am Wednesday Bible Study - 12:00 Noon & 7:00 pm Sunday 'Hictday 8:45 •.•>. Chartk SCIHWI 7:15 p-w. Btblc S4MI} 4:45s.ai. Prab* A Monhlp 14120 Noel Road • Dallas, TX 75254 l6:ISa.ni. %Vur>hlp Ktpcrinw* 972-239-1120 (OITice) • 972-239-5925 (Fax) Wedneiday •\). '/(>//// !/»,^//*:' ( nDr. Jeromif t. b:3U p.m. frmyrr 'irrvlcc Tburvday McNrll. Jr.. P«*lor [email protected] (Email) 7:00 p.ni. CkHrch SHwol T;M |t.m. Choir Rchranal lltilUn (l(i;iiiiitMi'> < hild DIM h.iitm iit ( (iiHi *ill M)\ \Ul I 01 \\. Iflll'tsoilM i.r.Hlfll'l.lllH- It'V.ls .11.1 Reverend Charlei E. Franklin, Pastor im\ \Ull*«l iit(»(i, Mill*' HHI s.mlhl.ikr, Irx.is M»M.' COMMUNITY OUTHEACH MINISTl^Y St. Andrew Church of God In Chriit |>i'(i(i\ I' n.iits, Nnv.ml The Equipping Church, ''Servir}g Together To Transform Lives' Supt. Kcnnedi D. Davis, Pastor 608 Lakcy Street-Denton, TX 76205 Sunday Scrvto* TkAM W*dnMdayNt9M 940-243-3797 (Metro) 9:00 am - Cofporate Prayer 7:00 pm - Teachef's Meeting. www.iiHmJrcwcitiiit'.org 9:30 am - Sunday School Bible Study, & Mid-We«k Servtce 11:00 am - Morning Worship mundrcwi' Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church DavStar NORTH DALLAS COMMUNITY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP 920 E. 14th Street Piano, TX "A Spiritual Oasis for a Thirsty Wirid'' Isaiah 55:1 Deliverance Ministries Our Services: SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES: Sunday Tuesday Snitday School: 10:00 a.m. Prayer Service: 7;00 p.i 8:00 AM • 9:30 AM • 11:30 AM Midday Sen ice: 11:00 •.m. Service: 7:30 p.m. z Sponsored by: 972-437-3493 The Touch Ministry • Women in Tmniition (WIT) z Website: wwit.thetouchministry.com • Phone: 972-769-«826 "pTuJcW^n^ 1010-1020 SomhShermon Street •RKKonJson,TX 75061 SoraorPwiv www.ndcbf.org D Southldik Hotel • 1(>0(I \. ( cnli;il I \()rLssu;i\ • V\:\\u\. I \ H X m New Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Dallas Mt. Olive Church of Piano iunday Service 740 Avenue F Piano. IX 75074 972 633 6511 Morning Worship s m WWW.MOCOP.ORG 7:30 am & 10:30 am w O 9:00 am Sunday School •n Wednesday Service O Serving the Piano Prayer Meeting 7:00 pm c Connnnunity for 12 Years Brotherhood 7:00 pm Missions 7:00 pm Sunday Worship .... 8 am & 11 am Singles Group 7:00 pm Dr. Robert E. Price, Rihle Study 7:45 pm Senior Pastor Wednesday Night.... 7:15 pm A Praying Church Family SurKlay 9:45AM Sunday School —«— Gloria Fenceroiii "Watchmen on the Walls" Monday 7PM Youth, Brotherhood, Mlaslon & Young Adult MinfatriM Call Pastor Sam 214-341-6459 (Phone) • 214-342-8403 (Fax) T^AMlay 7PM Btbia Study A Man's Choir W*dnMday 7PM Mid-W«*k Sarvica LIVE ON: "Vision 8t Truth" 9550 Shepard Road I Radk) Broadcost: KWRD 1tX).7 FM Sundoyt 9pm-10pm Thursday 7PM Mass Choir DaUas,TX 75243 HEAR PASTOR SAM DAILY ON: "TRUTH MADE SIMPLE" For more Information call (972) 423-6695 mzb.org (Website) • newinzbc^>aol.com (Email) www.shllohbaptlstchurch.org KGGR 1040AM MONDAY-FRIDAY 10:25-10:30 AM www ^j^^igmmmsm Minority Opportunity Nevas - The Gazette 'July 21 -July 28, 2005 • Page 9 lAMAAAft •Ui.-"Jj'."' a?. JIMIT The Votes MON-The Gazette receives 1st Place for "Best Religious Section" Arc In! at the l*>th Annual Atrican American Texas Publisher's Association ConCerence. The contest was judycd bv Ihc I'nivcrsilv ot Texas al IVIer DCCD Selects Site Page 3 ates and people going back for current bond program. and build communities." additional training) will have an The unveiling of the sign was Church Happenings The DCCCD will develop opportunity to advance educa attended by State Rep. Joe Church Happeninga Page 9 BHii,MA Ul% register early, by phone @ plans and construct the facility tion near where they live or work. Driver, Mayor Bob Day, FELLOWSHIP CHLRCH 214-544-1886, online @ www.reynoldswood.org or by mail @ on the property within the next Secondly the downtown campus Chamber of Commerce presi BAPTKTnMtrRClH Please ioin us and bring a friend as V. O. Box 650, McKinney.TX 75069. is the first of many projects that dent Paul Mayer, Dr. Roger Pool 24 to 36 months. The new We have a FREE blood pressure we study Women of The Word in our Also we proudly announce that facility will be ready for classes will make downtown Garland the President of Eastfield College, screening after the 11:00 am Service, you Truth on Tuesday Bible Study Ni^t. Rev. Wood will be available to autog in 2007. center of the community again." Chairman of the DCCCD Board are encouraged to come. raphy a copy of his long awaited new "This new campus is exciting The facility - which will be Jerry Prater, former Garland City Rhcma Lift Fellowship Church book, "The Ability Within" about the for two reasons," said Mayor named the Eastficld College - Councilman Jackie Feagin, as .Mcsquitc h'riend&htp BC Rcv-crcnd James W. Thomas, Pastor Principles of Leadership. Day. First, Garland residents Northeast Campus - is one of five well as many other interested Rcv-TenrlUmcr, Pattor 3801 Avenue K education centers in DCCC'S Garland citizens. ZIM FmnWin Drive Plano.TX 75074 Trinity Prayer Chapel (both new high school gradu Me«quitc,TX 75150 469-467-7575 Rev. Reynolds Woodi, 972-329-5030 Settlor Pastor P O. Box 650 Arthur Fletcher Page 1 Among the other influential Plan, the first affirmative action THE INSPmiNr, BODV OP CHRIST cmrwcMfmoo SerWcc location is: American to play pro football positions he held were: program." 406 N. Tennessee for the Baltimore Colts. He also President of the National Black For many years, Fletcher and RICHARDSON FREE Computer Training classes by M<:Kinney,TX 75069 played for the IJOS Angeles Chamber of Commerce, his wife, Bernyce, managed Dominion Training & Suppon Center. Dallas.TX 75251 Operatidn Ousit qxmsors a program Rams. Deputy Urban Affairs Advisor their own consulting business, For more information and registration, 214-544-1886 Fletcher & Associates, conduct tfiat assists >-outh tfiat are ai-nsk, and ex- please call Rev. C. Greer (a, 214-760- A lifelong Republican, to President Gerald Ford, Vice offenders reruming to society. The pro ing seminars and workshops at 9575 or Email: Rnorag^,aol.com WOMEN PRAYING FOR Fletcher campaigned for the Chair of the Pennsylvania Ave. gram's goals are to change bves of the ,'HtttUyt. 7.-00 ^m universities and corporations Republicans in Kansas and Development Corp., Executive formerty incarcerated person, to increase Monday School with Holy Spirit Jmfy30,&00fm California before moving to the Director of the United Negro across the country. safety, and to spjiritually fortify our com BS}le Teachings Join us for our First Annual munities. Tri-Cities area of Washington "One thing you can say about Stepping Out With Prayer & Praise him was that he was always on For more detaik about this wonderful The Inspiring Body of (P & P) Banquet at the Crowne Plaza state, where he served on Pasco project, please conuct Juanita Lee, City council in the 1960s. the cutting edge," said Bemie CJirtsi Churvh (IBOC) - Market Center, 7050 Stemmons Administrative Assistant at 972-437- Dr. Rickie G. Rush. Pastor Freeway, Dallas, TX 75247. Our Foster, publisher of The 3801 or callToU Free at l-800-37Oa&is Supported by Gov. Dan Evans, 7710 South Westmoreland theme is "Instructions for Holy Skanner. "He was an advocate (376-2747) he ran for lieutenant governor DaUas.TX 75237 Living" found in 1 Thessalonians of Washington. He narrowly for African-Americans and he 972-572-rBOC (4262) 5:12-22. Our guest speakers will be North Dallas Cominunit>- iiibHc was also an advocate for small Pastor Lucretia Cooksy, Jubilee lost the election, but was hired Fellow-ship in Richardson business. Whether you agreed United Methodist Church QUMC); by Gov. Evans as his special Dr. LcsbcW. Smitfa, Souor Pastor assistant for urban affairs. with his politics or not, he stuck 1010-1020 South Shemuui Street Ms. Dianne Gibson, "Miss by his beliefs and he didn't care Reynolds Wood Ministries is now Community;" and Prophetess Joyce "He campaigned nowhere Richanlson,TX 7S081 whether you liked it or not." 972-437-3493 conducting FREE GED and ESL Robinson, First Baptist Church of but on college campuses," said Classes, Mentoring Program, and Hamilton Park (FBCHP). Ms. "I was with Art in Rye, who has known Fletcher BE5T0RAT10M Dance/Ballet Karate Classes (scholar Erykah James, Radio Personality on Philadelphia last week," Boston ships are a^-ailable.) since his early days in the Tri- TRIUMPHANT CHURCH 105.7 FM will be our Mistress of For more information and registra said. "It was the 27th anniver Jt^24.6Mfpm Ceremony. Cities area. "He was receiving tion, please call 214-544-1886. sary of the Philadelphia Plan, Please join us at our "Super Sunday We will feature the FBCHP Praise a lot of death threats so he Ai^Mtt 27. l.-OO^ - S.-00pm which was the affirmative action Program;" our special guest speaker will Team and JUMC Praise in Motion would make reservations at We wiU host a FREE "The Making program that started affirmative be Aposiic Bobby Myles, Sr., Senior Dance Ministry. There will be sever one hotel and check into of a Leader Conference - 2005 (a. the al soloist including Sandra Fituiey, acdon across the country. Art Pastor at Macedonia B^jtist Church in another hotel under a different Garland, TX. McKirmey Fellowship Bible Church, Minister Diane Frazier, Rick James, name. At that time the serial College Fund and Chair of the was being recognized and he Atipat 28, 6M) fm 2801 Orchid Dmx, McKinncy, TX. and Valerie Williams from FBCHP Our Keynote Speaker will be the U.S. Commission of Civil was also presenting his new Please join us at our "Stqjer Sunday We will also have prize dravvings. killer Ted Bundy was also Honorable Bill Whitfield, Mayor of program. Moving America Program;" our special guest speaker will Proceeds from this event will ben working for Gov. Evans, and it Rights. McKiimey. Other guest speakers will be Rev. Eariene Martin, Co-Pastor of the efit "Meals on Wheels of Tarrant was Bundy who would sleep It was while working for the Ahead. It's a strateg>' to build be Mr Richard Abbott, NTJCC; Re\-. Union Missionary Baptist Church in Countrj'." For more information and economic opportunities for Reynolds Wood, Founder of RWM; across the foot of his door so Department of Labor that Dallas, TX ticket prices, please call Angela King minorities through using tech Ms. Linda Little, McKiimey Chamber nobody could come in." Fletcher launched affirmative For more information on the above [g. 214-450-7634. action. nology, education and faith- of Commerce; and Sister Shirley Because of Fletcher's success two eveno, please caQ 972-202-«975. Demus Tarpley, Religious Editor for based programs. Women Praying For in Washington, President "There was a massive federal MON-The Gazette. Christ -Ministry, Inc. Nixon appointed him as ly funded public works program "It's about getting churches Restoration Triumphant Church involved and getting parents Hlder .Ma%-is .Adams, There will be i>erformanccs by the .Vis. Angela S. King, Assistant Secretary for in Philadelphia," Boston said. RWM Dancers & Karate Team, the Founder/President involved with their children's Senior Pastor/Founder Employment Standards in the "There were difficulties with the 1101 StoDew:all McKinney Fellowship Youth Band, and R O. Box 863766 U.S. Department of Labor. union bringing in minorities as education. I'm sure it will Gariand,TX 75043 many, many more. Registration is Plano.TX 75086-3766 Later, he was an adviser to apprentices. So President Nixon continue." 972-202-8975 FREE, but seats arc limited. Please 972-618-1247 or 214-450-7634 presidents Ford, Reagan and asked Art to look at that, and he George H.W. Bush. came back with the Philadelphia The^^.jyf^^^'^^BodY of Christ Church RHEMA LIFE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH ,....1 .iiui ^iiuii.)) JIinitUiiLtl>><;ii(-> lu 3S01 Avenue K. ••ffi'.'i'in u nionthcrtfazcTie.com or tax to 9''2-5I6—*t9^ c/o < hur.,h Mitpptniims. deadlines are I'Hdayv before publication date. "Dallas Texas 75237 Piano, TX 75074 469-467-7575 I M<>\-1 hv tia/clic is published eaL'h'lliursday.) Phone: 972-572-4262 Jar. 972-709-38S8 Suihiay Service?: ";.^0 iini. 10:00 am. 12:30pni. SERVICE TXMES Gllead On The Mount • Pastor Mancil and First Lady Carroll Sunday School 9:00 am 1016 Pioneer Road • Mesquite,Tx 75149 972-288-9632 Monday School: 7:pn Stmday Mominc Worthy 10:15 am tUvnvnd Sunday School 9:30 am • Morning Worship 11:00 am Mens I el :ov;ship Friday 7:U0pm TucKlay Night Bible Study 7tOO pm JamMW.HiMMi, Wednesday Night Bible Study 7:30 pm www.gileadonthemount.org p*^0f Kui^ ^ CMA iVtS^Uc: unvzv.ibocjoy.oTg Raised to Walk in the \etvness of Life. jRomana 6:4 "Apply the BALM of Gilead to the hearts of men." HirillAN'Y .VIISSIONARV OPEN BIBL£ FELLOWSHIP CHURCH BAi^TiST t;mjK<::ii Suneby Services Chrhllan Mettwdkl KpkcopaJ Chirch M.M»A\ ACll\miJs 9:00 am - Praynr Ministry Our Hearfs, 8:30 am • Sunday School • 10:00 am -WonUp Services nUJAvt. PbuKxTX. 75074 rtf72>413<4000 9:30 am - Sunday School Our Arms and Rev. JaniM E. t«rry. Pastor MONDAY 6:30 pm - MlavloaB • 7KI0 pm - Brothcrfaood 10:45 am -Morning Worship & Our Doors Childrvn'i Church Are Always ltev.A.K.H4iMB,Sr. 6KI0 pm -Teacher's Meeting Tuesday Servke Open to YOU! Sunday School: 0:30 A.M. SankrPMnr 7:00 pm - Prayer & Midweek Leaaon 7:00 pm - Bible Study Sunday Woratilp Service: 11:00 A.M. SATLRI>Ay lOriM am dim 1:00 pm 27D1 BriorwDod Drive ¥Plano,TX 75074 Wscfeieaday Night- 7:30 P.M. Vnith Actlvhlcs Community BIbl* Clasa: 972-422-4248 r Friendship Baptist Church Saint Mark Missionary Little Flock [Dr, C. Paul McBridc, Paitor| Baptist Churcli Baptist Church Schedule of Services: 1308 Wilcox Street, McKinney TX Pastor Louis H. LaurcMit Pastor Charles S. Wattley Sunday internet Broadcast: www.krgm.cotn Early Morning Worship R (Mon - Fri @ 12 Noon) A Place Where a "Taste of the Wtord" is Guaranteed 8:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 am Sunday School Classes Sunday Morning Worship , 10:45 am 9:30 a.m. Sunday Night Service 6:30 pm Morning Worship Tuesday Night Brotherhood 7:00 pm 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/Bible Study.... 7:00 pm Evening Worship (1st Sunday) 6:00 p.m. ^04 I-:. Airiicc Street • I'.O. Uox 'M}^ - J orncy, Icx.is '^^\2f> Phone: 214-325-7021 Tuesday l-ax: 214-371-H922 or 214-^72-213^ Early Bird Bible Study 6:00 p.m. HmaU: tbcswordcuts^yahoo.cuni Sunday Education Ministries... 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Worship Celebration... 11:00 am. Morning Bible Study 9:30 a.m. - Nursery Facilities Available - New Life Fellowship of Prayer Meeting and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Hamilton Park Evening Bible Study Family Ministries... 7:00 p.m. 8219 Bunche DHve • DaUas,TX 75243 4396 Main Street Friendly Fellowship with A Family Focus 972-671-1096 For More Information Call Bishop Miller E. Johnson Jr., Senior Pastor The Colony, Texas 75056 972.542.6178 A IMacf ot'iNew Befcinnings. . . il CorinihMiiH S:!"" (972) 625-8186 www.saintmarkbc.com Sunday Morning Blbl« School *:15 •.m. stmarkml3slonaryOaol.com MurninK ^Vn^»hip Service 10:M •.m. website: www.fbc-online.net Evcnini Worship (Agape Hour) FInl Sanday 6:W p.m. nWiiMday Night Prayer Mcctlag and Evening Btbte Study TllS p.ni. "The Church with a Vision" 1 Minority Opportunity News -The Gazette 6100 Ave K, Suite 105 (CwSpring Creek Parkway) Plana, Texas 75074 Phone: 972.516.2992 Pax: 972,509.9058 Email: Hditorra^monthegazette.com Page to *July 21 -July 28, 2005 • Minority Opportunity News - The Gazette r#i#/ t/iit H* h:^tti- .tl ivtuu \tii\ I hiim.t Hi