New Report Reveals Alarming Amount of Systemic Police and Prosecutorial

Volume XXX, Number XXXI October 1-7, 2020 The election of a lifetime is upon us

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Car maker kicks it up a notch to fight kids’ cancer Visit us online at www.northdallasgazette.com - See Page 4 New report reveals alarming Dallas College receives big amount of systemic police and $3M grant prosecutorial misconduct - See Page 5 By Stacy M. Brown Perot, African NNPA Senior National American museums Correspondent seek staircase artist On Jan. 21, 2011, former Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge was - See Page 6 sentenced to four and a half years in federal prison for perjury and ob- struction of justice because he lied Irving Police under oath about his use of torture to join National extract confessions from numerous criminal suspects, overwhelmingly ABLE Project Black men. Burge was fired in 1993 and was - See Page 10 prosecuted only for lying in a civil case. He served more than four years in prison and died in 2018 Cowboys are In 1987, when Ken Anderson A new study sheds an alarming light on the prevalence of police misconduct, and contin- disappointing in was District Attorney of Williamson ued wrong-doing when cases go to court. (Photo: Wesley McLachlan / Unsplash) third game County, Texas, he successfully pros- ster” killed his mother when “Dad- graced. He pled guilty to contempt ecuted Michael Morton for murder- dy was not there.” of court, spent four days in jail, was - See Page 10 ing his wife, Christine. What followed was a parade of disbarred, and was forced to resign To do so, according to a report horribles, researchers said. from the position he later held as a from the National Registry of Ex- In 2011, DNA testing of a ban- judge. Alpha Kappa onerations, Anderson concealed dana found near the crime scene While researchers of a new report that neighbors had seen a suspicious identified the actual killer. released on Tuesday, Sept. 15, said Alpha ponies up stranger hanging around the Mor- The District Attorney’s Office it’s hard to summarize the enormity $1M for HBCUs tons’ house. had successfully resisted testing that of the harm Burge and his under- After the murder, while Morton bandana for many years. Morton lings inflicted their victims, and was in custody, someone else at- spent 24 years in prison for a crime what Anderson did, they did piece - See Page 12 tempted to use a credit card belong- that he did not commit – a crime that together a critical and comprehen- ing to his wife and cashed a $20 was itself an unspeakable tragedy sive study on tainted cases that have Sister Tarpley: check that was in her missing purse. for him and his family. only underscored why Americans Jehova Further, the Mortons’ three-year- The real killer went on to blud- – particularly Black people – have old son, who witnessed the killing, geon another woman to death in See MISCONDUCT, Page 7 Jireh told his grandmother that “a mon- 1988. Anderson himself was dis- - See Page 15

Inside... See Page 2 People In The News... People In the News ...... 2 Op/Ed ...... 3 Health ...... 4 Community ...... 5 Education ...... 6 Irving / Carrollton / Plano ...... 7 Feature ...... 8 Dallas Cowboys ...... 10 Alejandra Ramos Gomez Reggie D. Smith NDG Bookshelf ...... 11 Linsey Mills Marketplace ...... 12 Career / Obituaries ...... 13 NDG Quote of the Week: “Our mistreatment was just not right, and I was tired of it.” Church Directory ...... 14-15 – Rosa Parks NDG Bookshelf ...... 16 People in the News www.NorthDallasGazette.com them,” Gómez said. “I re- the start of the Covid-19 I also have a poetry so that they can know that Alejandra Ramos Gomez ally wanted to allow them pandemic. club and a dance club at they have safe space where By Javier Giribet-Vargas to express themselves so How did you make your the school, so we started they can talk about their Dallas ISD that they could develop an virtual teaching unique? to meet with the students feelings. We started ev- interest in showing up to We’d do activities where virtually once a week. I ery day with the circle of When schools unexpect- class virtually.” the students used critical had approximately 25 stu- mindfulness. We’d prac- edly closed in March due to Gómez started a Face- thinking and made real-life dents in the dance club tice breathing techniques the Covid-19 threat, Wal- book Page –“Aprendamos connections. Once I asked and they did exercises that they could do if they nut Hill Elementary School con Ms. Ramos” (Learning them to find a plant in their through Zoom; and about were feeling overwhelmed. teacher Alejandra Ramos with Ms. Ramos)–to fur- backyard and learn every- 12 in poetry club, where we We’d tell them that if their Gómez first found it tough ther connect with students thing they could from that talked about how we felt parents felt stressed out, to to talk to students. and their parents. On her plant. Another time, I asked and wrote about what was help them, and to be atten- The kids were just page, which now has more them to draw a map of their happening. These mostly tive to the world around bouncing back from the than 4,000 subscribers, she house and present it. If they informal lessons allowed them. tornado that five months her professional and per- hosts bilingual videos and were given a reading as- them to enjoy themselves How did you use the ago demolished their home sonal passion: social and readings and shares teach- signment, I wouldn’t only and listen to each other, technology resources to campus, and she worried emotional learning. ing strategies and anec- ask them about what hap- and ask questions and use your advantage? about the additional toll the “We began talking to the dotes. pened in the book, but how new words, and they serve I started my Facebook epidemic would bring. Af- students about how they We asked Gómez a few they’d change the ending, a very immediate purpose. page because I realized that ter a few awkward virtual were feeling and how their questions to learn more or how they’d write their The most important part lessons, she fully embraced new reality was affecting about her experience since own story. is to listen to the students, See GOMEZ, Page 6

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2 | October 1-7, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Op-Ed The most important election of our lifetimes By U.S. Rep. Colin Allred Mr. Lewis to say it, after all like John Lewis, Dr. Martin fully and mail your ballot (TX-32) he had seen and done, you Luther King Jr., Barbara Jor- back at least seven days be- know we have to listen. dan and so many others who fore the November 3rd post- Growing up in Dallas, at- There is so much at stake stood up and even risked mark deadline. P.O. Box 763866 - Dallas, Texas 75736-3866 tending our public schools, in this election. From access their lives to ensure we are For those who want to Phone: 972-432-5219 - Fax: 972-509-9058 and being raised by a single to affordable health care and able to participate freely to- vote in person, there is good mother who taught in Dal- protections for people with day. Barriers certainly still news. The Governor has “Do what you say you are las public schools, I idol- pre-existing conditions to a exist, but we can and must extended the early voting going to do ... when you say ized Congressman John recovery from COVID-19 overcome them, because as period by nearly a week, so Lewis from Georgia. Mr. that doesn’t leave anyone my former boss President early voting starts on Octo- you are going to do it.” Lewis was a champion of behind. The future of our Barack Obama likes to say, ber 13th and ends on Octo- Publisher’s Office: civil rights, a lifelong voting economy, as we work to “Democracy is not a specta- ber 30th. Also new to this rights activist, and an Amer- ensure that everyone has ac- tor sport,” and we all have to year, in Dallas County, you [email protected] ican hero who believed in cess to a good education and be involved. can vote on Election Day, the potential of our nation. a good job. And the civil The deadline to regis- November 3rd, at any vot- Sales Department: He never stopped fighting to rights of every American -- ter to vote is October 5th, ing center in the county, so [email protected] make sure the voice of every because no matter who you so check your status and if visit DallasCountyVotes.org 972-509-9049 American was heard. Mr. are, who you love or where you haven’t yet registered, to find the vote center clos- Lewis is a big reason why you live, everyone should make sure to print out an ap- est to you. Editorial Department: after my NFL career ended I have a right to pursue their plication and mail it to your Your voice and your vote [email protected] chose to go to law school to version of the American county clerk’s office. matters, now more than become a voting rights attor- Dream. If you are 65 or older, sick ever. So, whether you are Online: ney and to go to work here We stand up for these val- or disabled, or outside the voting by mail, voting early, www.NorthDallasGazette.com in Texas to help my commu- ues by voting. For African county during the voting pe- or voting on Election Day, nity vote. Americans, the right to vote riod, you can vote by mail. make a plan and make sure www.twitter.com/NDGEditor Shortly before he passed, is almost sacred, because it So, request your ballot today you vote. Visit my website www.facebook.com/NorthDallasGazette Mr. Lewis said that “this is has always been a fight just and make sure you mail it colinallred.com/voting- www.pinterest.com/NDallasGazette the most important election to be allowed to participate back in as soon as possible. information to check your www.instagram.com/NorthDallasGazette in American history.” Now in our democracy. We can Voting by mail is easy, but status and to find all the in- every year politicians say never forget that it is only be- you have to make sure you formation you need to be STAFF something like that, but for cause of heroes and heroines follow the instructions care- involved. Chairman Emeritus Religious / Marketing Editor Jim Bochum Shirley Demus Tarpley 1933-2009 (“Sister Tarpley”) The United States Postal service Chief Editor Emeritus Ruth Ferguson NDG Columnist delivers much more than mail 1965-2020 Allen R. Gray By Ray Curry, are too costly for private argue, is un-American for time. Published by Secretary-Treasurer, UAW companies like FedEx or another reason. It is yet The Act has passed the Minority Opportunity News, Inc. Contributing Writers UPS to deliver to. Privatiz- another attempt at union House of Representatives. Fatema Biviji America’s Postal service ing the service would add busting. Both the National The Senate must follow suit Interim Editor Jackie Hardy David Wilfong has been an essential institu- to the expense of crucial de- Association of Letter Car- immediately. Across the Jacquinette Murphy tion that has connected every liveries ‒ at a time when we riers (NALC), which rep- nation, delivery of mail has Community Marketing Dwain Price one of us as Americans even are more and more relying resents primarily non-rural slowed dramatically due to Nadina Davis Terri Schlichenmeyer before we were a nation in- on deliveries to receive our letter carriers employed by the Postmaster General Lou- David Wilfong Senior Account Executive dependent of Great Britain. daily needs. USPS as well as the Ameri- is DeJoy’s recent decisions. Nina Garcia Needed now more Then think about the im- can Postal Workers Union The Delivery for America than ever portance of the post office (APWU), which represents Act appropriates the $25 bil- Production The notion to privatize the in ensuring that the people’s postal clerks, mail proces- lion that the USPS requested David Wilfong USPS is a truly un-Ameri- will in our democracy will sors and sorters, building to sustain the level of service NDG Obituary Dept. can idea and could not come be accurately and duly not- and equipment maintenance, all Americans depend on. Vicky Richardson-Stewart at a worse time. The reces- ed. In November, the postal custodial workers, truck We MUST protect postal VP of Operations sion we are experiencing service will play a crucial drivers and others employed workers’ jobs. due to the coronavirus is hit- role in allowing Americans by USPS, would be in seri- And we MUST ensure a ting Black Americans much across our land and in for- ous jeopardy. safe and secure election. In harder than white Ameri- eign countries to cast their Demand that we the coming weeks, voters cans, with Blacks nearly vote in our upcoming Presi- save the USPS across the country will pre- three times more likely to dential election. Fortunately, there is a way pare to exercise their civic be hospitalized for Covid-19 And please also think of forward. The Delivery for duty to elect their govern- and their unemployment rate the USPS and those in its America Act (H.R. 8015) ment, and Congress must at 14.6% compared with employ. The postal service can help make this happen. do everything in its power 9.2% for whites. has delivered a solid, secure, This legislation will deliver to ensure that voters will be The Postal Service pro- middle class lifestyle to a urgently needed funds to the able to do so safely. vides the only service that more than 600,000 workers postal service and reverse For our citizens, for our guarantees delivery to every and to an especially high detrimental policy changes democracy, for our liveli- American, which makes it number of Latino and Afri- that are currently restricting hoods… We must support North Dallas Gazette assumes no responsibility especially crucial for rural can Americans. postal workers’ ability to de- the USPS in every way we for unsolicited material and reserves the right to areas and small towns that And privatization, I would liver mail and packages on can. edit and make appropriate revisions. The North Dallas Gazette, formerly Minority Opportunity News, was founded in July 1991, by Mr. Jim Bochum and Mr. Thurman R. Jones. North Dallas Gazette is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Minority Opportunity News, Inc.

For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com October 1-7, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette | 3 Health www.NorthDallasGazette.com Hyundai Hope On Wheels awards $11.2 million to pediatric cancer research and celebrates September Childhood Cancer Awareness Month FOUNTAIN VALLEY, organization awarded CO- The gold ribbon is the hopeonwheels.org/research. California (PRNews- VID-19 drive-thru testing symbol for childhood can- Follow the program at: wire) — Hyundai Hope grants to 23 sites through- cer. The public is invited • facebook.com/Hyundai- On Wheels® (HHOW), a out the nation. More than to help spread awareness HopeOnWheels 501(c)(3) nonprofit organi- one-million COVID-19 about Hyundai Hope On • twitter.com/HopeOn- zation, supported by Hyun- tests have been completed Wheels and its efforts to end Wheels dai Motor America and its at sites supported by the childhood cancer. For more • Instagram.com/Hyun- U.S. dealers, announces its Hyundai grant. 22nd consecutive year in 2020 Every Handprint information about Hyun- daiHopeOnWheels the fight to end childhood Tells A Story Campaign ele- dai Hope On Wheels and To learn more about cancer. September is Na- ments to view a list of 2020 Hope Hyundai Hope on Wheels tional Childhood Cancer The Hyundai Hope On On Wheels grant winners, at: http://www.Hyundai- Awareness month and the Wheels annual September please visit www.hyundai- HopeOnWheels.org. organization announces National Cancer Institute/ Unsplash campaign, Every Handprint new grant winners in efforts 15,000 new cases of pedi- Scott Fink, Board Chair and Tells A Story, crisscrosses of finding more cures and atric cancer diagnosed in Hyundai owner, Hyundai of the nation to increase aware- improving care for children the United States each year. New Port Richey (New Port ness and raise awareness of fighting pediatric cancer. Although 80% of kids with Richey, FL) and Hyundai pediatric cancer. Highlights When a child is diagnosed cancer can be cured, pediat- of Wesley Chapel (Wesley of this year’s campaign in- with pediatric cancer, s/he ric cancer remains the lead- Chapel, FL). “These amaz- clude: is immediately thrust into a ing cause of death by dis- ing kids embody the word • Nationwide Virtual scary world of cancer. For a ease among U.S. children. hope. They exemplify all Grant Ceremonies to 26 child diagnosed, the journey With its Every Handprint that’s wonderful about new grants winners back to health often includes Tells A Story campaign, childhood, and they show • Video stories of hope constant trips to the hospi- Hyundai Hope On Wheels adults the courage of fac- from child survivors and tal, medical tests, surgeries, brings together the many ing adversity. The reality is doctor researchers and nights spent away from stakeholders – the child, there is nothing fun about • Annual 2020 Celebra- all things familiar. The non- families, doctors, hospitals, being a kid with cancer. tion of Hope Awards, to be profit organization has se- advocates, donors, and oth- With Hyundai Hope On broadcast online on Sep- lected 26 grant winners for ers – who work to identify Wheels, we will continue tember 19th pediatric cancer research new ways to find a cure and this fight the disease, and • Interactive website ex- and 23 institutions to re- improve care for children help these children thrive perience at HyundaiHope- ceive grants for COVID-19 battling pediatric cancer. and return to a happy and OnWheels.org testing. To date, this brings When a child is diagnosed, normal life.” • Social media childhood Hyundai Hope On Wheels it not only changes their Hyundai Hope On cancer survivor and doctor- donations to just over $172 life, but his/her family and Wheels grants are award- researcher videos million to support the fight broader communal network. ed through a competitive • National Media Day against pediatric cancer. “As the board chair for peer-reviewed process. The • And more…. The annual September Hyundai Hope On Wheels, Scholar Hope Grant and campaign theme is Every there is no greater joy for The Young Investigator Handprint Tells A Story. me than to meet the faces grants are awarded during Every 36 minutes a child of brave pediatric cancer the month of September, ex- is diagnosed with pediatric fighters at children’s hospi- clusively to COG member cancer. There are more than tals across the nation,” says institutions. This year, the Public support for dedicated park and recreation funding is strong, survey says Ashburn, Va. (Sept. 30, Seventy-three percent of vice president of research, 2020) — Two-thirds (66 Gen Xers support this no- evaluation and technology. percent) of U.S. adults want tion, followed by 72 percent “NRPA calls upon commu- their local government to of Gen Zers, 68 percent of nities everywhere to make dedicate funds that directly millennials and 59 percent of park and recreation fund- support parks and recre- baby boomers. Among those ing a priority — especially ation, according to a newly who strongly support this in light of the ongoing CO- released National Recre- notion is parents. Nearly 80 VID-19 pandemic, a time ation and Park Association percent of parents are strong when our parks and public (NRPA) poll. Dedicated park supporters of dedicated open spaces are greatly and recreation funding, such funding for local parks and needed.” as specific revenues, taxes recreation. Three in five people — or and levies for parks, is essen- “Dedicated funding for more than 190 million peo- tial to the parks, programs our nation’s park and rec- ple — visited a local park, and services that help build reation agencies, and the trail, public open space or healthy, strong and vibrant lifesaving programs and recreation facility during communities nationwide. services they provide, is the first three months of the People across all genera- absolutely essential to the COVID-19 pandemic (mid- tions support dedicated park health and wellbeing of March through mid-June and recreation funding, ac- communities everywhere,” 2020), according to a recent cording to the recent survey. said Kevin Roth, NRPA’s NRPA report. 4 | October 1-7, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Community Forward deployed... Texas pro sports teams and civic organizations unite to encourage voter turnout in the Lonestar State Joining together for a League have joined with was created to encourage Urban League, and MOVE cause that’s bigger than 10 professional sports eligible voters to prepare Texas to encourage all eli- Texas, 10 professional teams for the campaign: for and participate in the gible persons to register to sports teams and five civic the Austin Spurs, Dallas upcoming elections. vote and then vote,” said organizations throughout Cowboys, Dallas Maver- For more information Texas NAACP President the state have launched the icks, Dallas Wings, Hous- on the upcoming elec- Gary Bledsoe. #TexasTeamUp campaign ton Dash, Houston Dyna- tions, including dates, “This partnership recog- to encourage unprecedent- mo, San Antonio FC, San polling locations, and nizes our common social ed voter turnout during the Antonio Spurs, Texas Leg- candidate information, fabric to which we are all 2020 election cycle. ends, and Texas Rangers. go to MOVETexas.org or From the left, Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 3rd Class part and how at times such The League of United The campaign, which My.LWV.org/Texas. Terrell Blakemore, from Dallas, and Quartermaster 3rd Class Cristel as Presidential elections Lopezmorales, from Bridgeton, New Jersey, process charges in the Latin American Citizens will include joint voter “The Texas NAACP is travel office of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS we are better and stronger (LULAC), League of education and awareness proud to join with Texas Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier as a nation if we all vote Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and de- Women Voters of Texas, efforts from each organi- professional sports teams, fends the United States, as well as the collective maritime interests of MOVE Texas, the Texas zation through marketing the League of Women Vot- and have our votes count- its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by ed.” Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Quinton A. Lee) NAACP, and the Urban and social media assets, ers of Texas, LULAC, the Dallas College scores $3 million grant for serving Hispanic students Dallas College has re- programs made possible by Brookhaven, Cedar Valley, the college’s 7th chancel- ceived a $3 million Title V this funding are designed to Eastfield, El Centro, Moun- lor, has established the Dal- Hispanic Serving Institu- help underserved students tain View, North Lake and las College higher education (HSI) Grant from the become successful and Richland. Dallas College tion network in partnership U.S. Dept of Education overcome barriers. offers online learning and with area school districts, after submitting proposals An HSI is a college that serves more than 83,000 colleges and universities, earlier this year. has at least 25 percent full- credit and 25,000 continu- businesses, community or- The money will go to improve the recruitment of sive course enhancements, time Hispanic enrollment. ing education students ganizations and others to three of our campuses, El Hispanic students. facilitate faculty use of on- The grant begins Oct. 1 during the fall and spring support student success and Centro, Eastfield, and North Additionally, this grant line instruction tools that and ends Sept. 30, 2025. semesters. Dallas College college completion by re- Lake, while supporting will support the introduc- improve faculty-student en- Dallas College, formerly also offers dual credit for moving barriers and provid- various initiatives across tion of new work-based gagement, and create a bi- the Dallas County Com- students in partner high ing services that help them Dallas College. The funds learning programs for in- lingual orientation program munity College District, schools and early college earn a college credential will be used to expand edu- terns and apprentices. It will that is inclusive of family. was founded in 1965, and high schools throughout and start their professional cational opportunities and also fund culturally respon- Taken together, all new comprises seven campuses: Dallas County. Dr. Joe May, careers. Texas Democratic Party and AAPIs for Biden launch AAPI Ten Days of Action Austin, Texas — Today, AAPI voters, surpassing the contact about the election help flip Texas. National Su- American and Black Vice (TX-02), Lulu Seikaly (TX- the Texas Democratic Par- state’s margin of victory in from Democrats. per PAC AAPI Victory Fund Presidential candidate, but 03), Sri Kulkarni (TX-22), ty’s Asian American Pacific 2018. Recently 164 Republi- recently announced a $1 Texas is poised to send our Gina Ortiz Jones (TX-23), Islander (AAPI) Caucus, The last two decades can members of Congress, million investment in turn- first group of AAPI leaders and Donna Imam (TX-31). AAPIs for Biden, and the saw a 137% increase in the including 17 from Texas, ing out Texas’ Asian vote. to Congress, with DCCC- Go to joe.link/texasaapi to Asian American Democrats AAPI population in Texas, failed to support a resolu- Not only is Sen. Ka- targeted Congressional Can- sign up for the Ten Days of of Texas announce a ten-day and yet, historically, voter tion that condemned racism mala Harris the first Asian didates Sima Ladjevardian Action. campaign to celebrate and contact has been an unmet against Asians. In the face mobilize AAPI voters, as need for AAPIs. In the 2018 of rising anti-Asian hate the fastest-growing elector- Asian American Voter Sur- spurred by the Trump Ad- ate in Texas. The AAPI Ten vey, 50% of Asian Ameri- ministration, the country has Days of Action will contact cans received no contact or turned to AAPI voters as the more than 215,000 Texas were unsure if they received deciding factor that could Dallas police seek public help in recent homicide case A suspect is being sought ance, where he was later pro- Homicide Unit at (214) 671- in the killing of a motorist in nounced deceased. 3630 or jake.morgan@dal- downtown Dallas on Sept. Through the course of the lascityhall.com. Please refer- 24. investigation, it was deter- ence case #170654-2020. On that date, at around mined that the shooting actu- Crime Stoppers will pay 10:15 p.m., the victim, Paul ally occurred at 100 S Ervay up to $5,000 for information Clinton, a 36-year-old black St at the intersection of Main called into Crime Stoppers male, was in a vehicle driv- St. that leads to the arrest and ing at the 2600 block of N Dallas Police are asking indictment for this felony Ervay Street, when he was that anyone with information offense and other felony of- struck by gunfire. The victim regarding this offense con- fenses. Call Crime Stoppers was transported to an area tact Det. Morgan with the at 214-373-TIPS (8477), 24 hospital by private convey- Dallas Police Department hours a day, 7 days a week. For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com October 1-7, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette | 5 Education www.NorthDallasGazette.com Perot Museum teams up with African American Museum, Dallas, to seek designer for a staircase image spotlighting African American leaders in science A call for entries is un- the blood bank Dr. Charles of Nature and Science; and derway for an African- Drew, and telecommunica- Arthur Simmons, quality American designer from tions inventor Shirley Ann systems management, pro- North Texas to create a Jackson, the first African- cesses & analytics, Texas vibrantly colored image to American woman to earn an Instruments. be installed on the Perot MIT doctorate. Other note- Participants must be a Museum’s large, outdoor worthy African-American U.S. citizen 18 years of age staircase facing Field Street; STEM leaders also may be and older, and collabora- submission deadline is Oct. included, and a mix of men tions of up to two individu- 30 for a $5,000 prize award and women leaders from als are allowed. Submission In partnership with the both history and modern requirements include an African American Museum, day is recommended. overall image and detailed Dallas, the Perot Museum The panelists are Dr. specs, artist statement, short of Nature and Science has Lauren Cross, program co- bio and photo for promo- announced a call for entries ordinator & assistant pro- tional purposes. Finalists for a staircase commis- fessor, interdisciplinary art will participate in manda- sion to create a vibrantly This Field St. staircase design was created for the special exhibition, Art of the Brick. (Photo: Perot Museum) and design studies, College tory interviews – conducted colored and eye-catching of Visual Art and Design in person or virtually – with site-specific creative design an African-American cre- HERE. Entrants will be provided at the University of North the judges. that celebrates African- ative designer who resides The creative design will a suggested list, compiled Texas; Dr. W. Marvin Du- Because the Perot Mu- American leaders in science in North Texas to design the be reproduced on weather- by the African American laney, deputy director and seum and the African – from history and modern image. proof, vinyl materials and Museum, of extraordinary chief operating officer of American Museum are both day – who have made sig- The winning designer professionally installed on scientists, inventors and in- the African American Mu- 501(c)3 nonprofit organiza- nificant contributions to will be awarded a prize of the Perot Museum’s large, novators to inspire creativ- seum, Dallas, and former tions, entries must be non- STEM (science, technol- $5,000. The deadline to multi-story outdoor stair- ity for the design. These chairman of the history political and non-violent in ogy, engineering and math). enter is Oct. 30, 2020, and case facing Field Street, leaders include famed agri- department at The Univer- nature. The Staircase Project is pre- the winner will be noti- a main thoroughfare into cultural inventor and “Wiz- sity of Texas at Arlington; The Perot Museum is lo- sented by Kroger. fied of his/her selection by Downtown Dallas. For im- ard of Tuskegee” George Byron Sanders, president cated at 2201 N. Field Street To spotlight the artistic no later than Dec. 1, 2020. ages and videos of past Washington Carver, NA- and CEO, Big Thought; in Dallas, Texas. For rules, talent in the Dallas/Fort There is no submission fee. staircase installations along SA’s Mary Winston Jack- Dr. Linda Silver, Eugene details and visitor informa- Worth region, the Perot For rules, details and sub- with design templates, visit son (who was portrayed in McDermott Chief Execu- tion, go to perotmuseum. Museum will commission mission instructions, GO the museum’s website. Hidden Figures), father of tive Officer, Perot Museum org.

during the summer. I’ve GOMEZ, from Page 2 participated in several pro- most parents are on Face- them: “teachers, parents grams, some that the dis- book, and that it was easy and students are a triangle. trict pays for, and some that for them to find my page You and I are at the bottom, I found interesting. and my lessons and share pushing your student up. If I am studying Project them with my students. parents and teachers do not Based Learning, where I would do live bilingual have that understanding, students can learn through readings every Wednesday we can’t push the student working on a project virtu- during lunch-time where up and we can’t strengthen ally, and I already have a students could connect the student.” few projects that I like for and listen to a story. I also At first, the parents and this school year. bought a ventriloquial fig- I were talking every day, I’m also studying place- ure and I share videos of bi- and then once a week ev- based projects, where the lingual recommendations. ery week. The first question students also learn though That way, it’s not just was never asking why their a project, but it involves me talking and talking over child didn’t turn an assign- nature and their community Zoom, but I’m providing ment in. I asked about how and the people that sur- them material and content they are doing and how round them. I’m also taking that helps them learn, keeps things are at home. I’d fo- a class where I’m learning them engaged and start cus on what I could do to strategies of effectively conversations with others. help them so that they could teaching words to students How important is par- better help their student. in a bilingual setting. ent engagement right How are you preparing I know it will look differ- now? for this upcoming school ently than previous school Parent engagement is vi- year? years, but I really am ready tal right now. I always tell I’ve been studying a lot for a great school year.

6 | October 1-7, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Irving / Carrollton / Plano Irving PD joins national ABLE Project The Irving Police De- mational reform with sup- participating. to prevent misconduct, re- partment has been accepted port from local community Backed by prominent duce officer mistakes, and into the Active Bystander- groups and elected leaders, civil rights and law en- promote health and well- ship for Law Enforcement the Irving Police Depart- forcement leaders, the ness. (ABLE) Project, George- ment joins a select group of evidence-based, field- ABLE gives officers the town University Law Cen- 30 other law enforcement tested ABLE Project was tools they need to over- ter’s national training and agencies and statewide and developed by Georgetown come the innate and pow- support initiative for U.S. regional training academies Law’s Innovative Policing erful inhibitors individuals law enforcement agencies chosen to participate in the Program in collaboration face when called upon to committed to building a ABLE Project’s national with global law firm Shep- intervene in actions taken culture of peer intervention rollout. pard Mullin LLP to provide by their peers. that prevents harm. To date, hundreds of practical active bystander- Irving Police Department By demonstrating agen- agencies across the country ship strategies and tactics See ABLE, Page 15 cy commitment to transfor- have expressed interest in to law enforcement officers saulted them. (including cases with conceal their own misconduct. fendants confessed. MISCONDUCT, from Page 1 • Fictitious confessions – cealing by more than one That’s misconduct in itself, “We miss a great deal of lost trust in the police and ficial misconduct in criminal in about 2 percent of exon- type of official), and foren- derivative concealment,” police perjury,” the authors prosecutors. cases are systemic, “perva- erations, officers fabricated sic analysts did so in 6 per- they wrote. wrote. In the report titled, “Gov- sive practices that permit if confessions from defen- cent. For example, it’s miscon- “We rarely have access to ernment Misconduct and not encourage bad behavior; dants who did not confess. In some portion of those duct for an officer to plant transcripts or other detailed Convicting the Innocent: lack of the resources needed At trial, misconduct oc- exonerations, prosecutors drugs on a suspect, and it’s information about trial tes- The Role of Prosecutors, to train, supervise and con- curred in about 23 percent did know about the con- a separate act of miscon- timony, so we only learn Police and other Law En- duct high-quality investiga- of exonerations, about even- cealed evidence. Still, the duct to conceal the officer’s about perjury at trial if it be- forcement,” the National tions and prosecutions; and ly divided between perjury researchers stated that they knowledge that the suspect comes a conspicuous issue.” Registry of Exonerations ineffective leadership by po- by law enforcement offi- knew of about 13 percent is innocent. In 1959, the Supreme examined more than 2,400 lice commanders, crime lab cers, 13 percent, and trial that included concealed Other notable findings in Court held that a prosecutor cases nationally which mea- directors and chief prosecu- misconduct by prosecutors, physical objects like cloth- the report include: has a constitutional obliga- sured the role of government tors,” the authors stated. 14 percent (with some over- ing and weapons. Evidence of other official tion to correct perjury by a misconduct in wrongful “If these systemic prob- lap). The authors conceded that misconduct was concealed state witness even if she did convictions and how Afri- lems are corrected, miscon- Misconduct in interro- “this gap may in part reflect in 26 percent of all exonera- not herself offer the false can Americans specifically duct is less likely to occur gations occurred over- how effectively objects can tions. testimony. suffer from those actions. – and when it does happen, whelmingly in murder be destroyed or hidden, but Guilty pleas rather than However, researchers The study found that 54 more likely to be counter- cases the led to exonera- information may linger in trial verdicts obtain at least discovered that prosecu- percent of official miscon- acted before innocent peo- tion electronic or physical files 95 percent of criminal tors permitted perjury to go duct involved corruption or ple are condemned.” Concealing exculpatory or the memories of people.” convictions in the United uncorrected in 8 percent of negligence by police, prose- Overall, Black defen- evidence and misconduct at In 63 percent of cases with States, but 80 percent of ex- exonerations. In most cases, cutors, lab workers, or other dants’ exonerations have a trial were most common in concealed exculpatory evi- onerations followed convic- the perjury was by civilian government employees. slightly higher rate of mis- murder cases, followed by dence, substantive evidence tion at trial. witnesses. The authors – which in- conduct than those of white white-collar crimes. Wit- of the exonerees’ innocence About 28 percent of those The most common lies cluded researchers from the defendants, 57 percent to 52 ness tampering was slightly was hidden – evidence that trials (23 percent of all ex- were about the favorable Newkirk Center for Science percent. more common among ex- in itself helps prove the de- onerations) included official treatment the witnesses re- at the University of Califor- But the differences are onerations for child sex fendant’s innocence, such as misconduct in court. ceive in pending criminal nia, Irving, the University of more significant for murder abuse exonerations than an eyewitness who named Perjury by all law en- cases of their own. Michigan Law School, and cases (78 percent to 64 per- for murder, and fabricating another person as the crimi- forcement officials occurred “We know that prosecu- the Michigan State Univer- cent) – especially those with evidence was several times nal, the report noted. in 14 percent of the trials tors lied in court in 4 percent sity College of Law – cau- death sentences (87 percent more common among ex- In 80 percent of such cas- at which exonerees were of exonerations. The real tioned that “the tally is very to 68 percent) – and drug onerations for drug crimes es, impeachment evidence convicted, or 13 percent of rate may be higher since we likely a vast undercount crime exonerations (47 per- than for any other crime. that undermined testimony all exonerations (including only count cases with clear of the actual number of in- cent to 22 percent). Concealing exculpatory by prosecution witnesses those after guilty pleas). evidence that prosecutors stances in which miscon- The study concluded that evidence contributed to 44 was concealed – for exam- In about a quarter of those made statements they knew duct has led to the convic- official misconduct falls percent of exonerees’ con- ple, evidence that a witness cases, officials lied about were false,” the researchers tions of innocent people.” into five general categories: victions, more than any who identified the exoneree forensic testing, or about noted further. They outlined that many • Witness tampering oc- other type of official mis- as a murderer told his broth- things the officials them- They said about half of who’ve been wrongly con- curred in about 17 percent conduct. er he never saw the killing. selves claimed to have wit- lies by prosecutors were victed –including those who of exonerations. The rate of concealing In half the exonerations nessed the exonerees do or made in a closing argument pleaded guilty to low-level • Misconduct in interro- exculpatory evidence varies with concealed exculpatory say. with a common pattern of crimes – did not have the gations occurred in 57 per- by crime, from 61 percent evidence, both substantive Perjury by police offi- repeating and affirming per- necessary resources or legal cent of all exonerations with for murder to 27 percent in and impeachment evidence cers occurred in 11 percent jury by a witness that the counsel. false confessions or about 7 child sex abuse cases. were hidden. Often, a single of trials of exonerees. In prosecutor knew about but Why did Ken Anderson percent of all cases. “It is so common and item of evidence serves both 9 percent of those trials (7 failed to correct – for exam- conceal all that evidence • Fabricating evidence widespread that it happened functions. percent of all exonerations), ple, a lie by a witness who of Michael Morton’s inno- happened in about 10 per- in 82 percent of all exonera- “Substantive evidence officers lied about others’ claimed to have no deal with cence? cent of cases, in three forms: tions with any official mis- may sound more important, information. the prosecutor. “We don’t know. We Forensic fraud – in 3 percent conduct,” the researchers but concealing impeach- Most often, police lied Federal prosecutors com- could ask, but we wouldn’t of exonerations, police offi- noted. ment evidence that eviscer- about the investigations’ mitted misconduct in exon- trust the answer – if any was cers or forensic analysts lied Prosecutors concealed ates the credibility of a criti- conduct, including what a erations more than twice as given – and Anderson him- about forensic evidence. exculpatory evidence in 73 cal prosecution witness can witness said or how a lineup often as police (52 percent self may no longer know • Fake crimes – in 4 per- percent of cases in which be devastating to an inno- was conducted. to 20 percent), while state if he ever did,” the authors cent of exonerations, police [exonerations] occurred. cent defendant,” the authors The most common sub- prosecutors committed wrote. planted drugs or guns on Police concealed exculpa- stated. ject of police perjury was misconduct less often than They concluded that the innocent suspects, or lied tory evidence in 33 percent “Predictably, law enforce- the conduct of interroga- police (29 percent to 36 per- most important causes of of- and said the suspects had as- of cases where it occurred ment officials usually con- tions at which innocent de- cent). For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com October 1-7, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette | 7 Feature www.NorthDallasGazette.com As 2020 debate schedule released it’s clear Harris improved enthusiasm gap for Biden campaign By Lauren Victoria Burke the party establishment. excitement differential Performing Arts in Miami. NNPA Contributor As Biden and Trump during the three presiden- Steve Scully, senior execu- move closer to Election tial debates. One will be tive producer and political Democrats are enthu- Day, the topic of whether held in late September and editor of C-SPAN Net- siastic about getting rid Trump will come up with the last two will be held in works, will moderate. On of Donald Trump. But a another shocking win has October. October 22, the last presi- nagging issue regarding worried some Democrats On Sepember 29, the dential debate will be held the Biden campaign keeps as outlier polls showing first presidential debate at Belmont University in finding its way on to panel the race tightening occa- will take place at Case Nashville. Kristen Welker, discussions and into think sionally pop up. But the Western Reserve Univer- co-anchor of “Weekend pieces about the 2020 cam- selection of Sen. Kamala sity and Cleveland Clinic Today” and NBC News’ paign: Whether Joe Biden Harris (D-CA) certainly in Cleveland, Ohio. Fox White House correspon- As Biden and Trump move closer to Election Day, the topic of whether can cause the type of ex- Trump will come up with another shocking win has worried some drove excitement for base News anchor Chris Wal- dent, will be the modera- citement around his cam- Democrats as outlier polls showing the race tightening occasionally Democrats. Democrats lace will be the modera- tor. paign that will get voters pop up. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) raised $26 million, in- tor. October 7, the one Lauren Victoria Burke is inspired enough for him to ing was solid. Five polls 41% (+8), Economist/You- cluding from 150,000 first and only vice presidential an independent journalist win. released on September 2, Gov: Biden 51%, Trump time contributors in the 24 debate will be held at the for NNPA and the host of Over the last few demonstrated the follow- 40% (+11). hours after Harris was an- University of Utah in Salt the podcast BURKEFILE. months, Biden has re- ing: Quinnipiac: Biden The question of enthu- nounced as Biden’s run- Lake City. USA Today’s She is also a political ceived impressive polling 52%, Trump 42% (+10), siasm has been a popular ning mate. Black women Washington bureau chief strategist as Principal of results. More importantly, USAT/Suffolk: Biden one since Barack Obama are the most reliable vot- Susan Page will moderate. Win Digital Media LLC. Biden has done well in 50%, Trump 43% (+7), took the 2008 campaign ing block for the Demo- On October 15, the sec- She may be contacted at polls in states he must win Reuters/Ipsos: Biden 47%, by storm as an insurgent cratic Party. ond presidential debate [email protected] on the electoral map. By Trump 40% (+7), Grinnell/ candidate who motivated Biden himself could will be held at the Adri- and on twitter at @LV- September 1, Biden’s poll- Selzer: Biden 49%, Trump young voters and took on make a difference in the enne Arsht Center for the Burke

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For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com October 1-7, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette | 9 Dallas Cowboys To advertise your upcoming entertainment event contact [email protected] String of errors leads to third game downfall for Cowboys By Dwain Price extremely uncomfortable ing to shy away from the Prescott are manufacturing. NDG Sports hole. But unlike against moment -- having the ball And they can probably look the Falcons when the Cow- in my hands and having a in the mirror and see the rea- The bad news is that the boys rallied to prevail, 40- chance to win the game. sons why. Dallas Cowboys made an 39, after falling behind by “I want to make those “If you look at it, the last enormous amount of egre- 20 points, this time Dallas’ throws and I want to have three weeks we’re only stop- gious mistakes that led to comeback bid fell short. that opportunity.” ping ourselves,” Prescott Sunday’s 38-31 loss to the Behind the brilliance of It’s the sixth time in his said. “So, we’ve got to get Seattle Seahawks. quarterback Dak Prescott, career – a Cowboys’ fran- out of our own way, be But the good news is that the Cowboys erased a 30-15 chise record -- that Prescott cleaner with the ball, play despite that heartbreaking deficit and went ahead of the has passed for 400-plus smarter football and find a loss, the Cowboys are still Seahawks, 31-30, with 3:59 yards in a game. It’s also the way to start faster. tied for first place in the remaining in the game fol- second straight week that “We’re going to go back NFC East with Washington lowing a 42-yard field goal he’s passed for at least 450 and we’re going to figure a with a 1-2 record. Chris Hunkeler / Flickr by Greg Zuerlein. However, yards. way to get this thing right The Cowboys turned the in a different area code than thought our guys battled Russell Wilson tossed a Still, the Cowboys don’t and clean it up.” ball over three times, missed the Cowboys. as they always do. I think 29-yard touchdown to DK have much to show for the See COWBOYS, Page 11 two extra point kicks, al- The sloppy play all added when you look at the num- Metcalf with 1:47 left, and video game-type numbers lowed a safety and misfired up to a dog day afternoon bers – and I’m seeing it – we Prescott was intercepted in on a two-point conversion for the Cowboys, who will had a lot of production. the end zone with just six in a lost afternoon on the host the Cleveland Browns “But the key plays of the seconds to go, sealing a wild road in the Pacific North- on Sunday at noon at AT&T game, you’ve got to give game where the Cowboys west. And that’s not count- Stadium in Arlington in the those (Seattle) guys credit. racked up 522 total yards. ing the legion of penalties first of three straight home Their big plays resulted in “I want the ball in my – 10 of them for 59 yards games. more points than ours.” hands,” said Prescott, who -- and the number of plays “Obviously a lot went Just like they did last completed 37 of 57 passes where Seahawk receivers on during the course of the week against the Atlanta for 472 yards, three touch- were so wide open that it game,” Cowboys coach Falcons, the Cowboys dug downs and a pair of inter- was as if they were playing Mike McCarthy said. “I themselves a very huge and ceptions. “I’m never go-

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three times, but that wasn’t COWBOYS, from Page 10 nearly enough. That clean up includes job in that area.” “I think we need to do a trying to avoid the mitigat- Of the Seattle receivers better job of starting games, ing circumstances in the who were wide open seem- and that’s just something early stages that tilted the ingly all day, McCarthy that comes with time, ex- game in the Seahawks’ fa- said: “People are not sup- perience and us knowing vor. posed to run wide open. each other and growing to- During a consecutive That’s what Monday’s are gether,” Smith said. “At the three-play span, Seattle’s for, and we’ll take a hard end of the day we’ve all got Tyler Lockett was very wide look at it.” a job to do and we’re just open behind the Cowboys’ Things were so difficult going to do our job better.” secondary for a 43-yard for the Cowboys’ secondary For the Cowboys, Mi- TD. Then, Tony Pollard that one Seattle second-half chael Gallup caught six muffed the ensuing kickoff, touchdown drive was aided passes for 138 yards and a and had to hustle to recover by three penalties against touchdown, Cedrick Wilson it at the one-yard line. And the Dallas secondary. had five receptions for 107 on the very next play, run- “It was really on us, hon- yards and two touchdowns, ning back Ezekiel Elliott estly, just miscommunica- and Amari Cooper added slipped and fell in the end tion,” rookie cornerback nine catches for 86 yards. zone for a safety and a 9-3 Trevon Diggs said. “Most But all of those impressive lead for the Seahawks. of the plays we gave them statistics went for naught as “Those three plays there was because of us, so we’ve the Cowboys are now 2-8 make it hard to say it was a got to fix that. We fix that, over the past two seasons in good day,” McCarthy said. the score may be different.” one-possession games. “It’s obviously a nine-point The score also may have “We just got to be better, swing right there, so we’ve been different if the Cow- starting with myself, mak- got to do a better job. boys could have found a ing more of these games – “I think like anything in way to contain Wilson, who one-score games,” Prescott the game of football you was 27-of-40 for 315 yards said. “I know we will. need a return on an invest- and five touchdowns as he’s “We’ll just go back this ment in which you empha- become the leader in the week and have some tough size. We spend a tremen- race to win the NFL Most practices and we’ll change dous amount of time on Valuable Player award this this thing around. We’ll handling the football and year. Defensive end Al- get this thing right and be we need to do a much better don Smith did sack Wilson proud of what we can do.” For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com October 1-7, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette | 11 Marketplace II www.NorthDallasGazette.com Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. does it again and raises $1 million in support of HBCUs CHICAGO, IL (Sept. 23, online receipts alone totaled tutions. al brunch to launch the next and throughout our country, success of the 2020 HBCU 2020) Alpha Kappa Alpha more than $1.3 million. We Last year, AKA gifted round of 32 HBCU endow- graduating 22% of all Afri- Impact Day and notes that Sorority, Incorporated® can now continue to provide $1.6 million to the first 32 ment recipients. Four more can Americans with bach- the $1.3 million raised on- is proud to announce that endowments to our trea- of 96 HBCUs through the recipients were announced: elor’s degrees, nearly 80% line does not include checks for the third consecutive sured HBCUs.” AKA-HBCU Endowment Delaware State University, of all African-American in the mail and other contri- year, the sorority has suc- HBCU Impact Day is Fund. Each HBCU received Lane College, St. Phillips judges and 50% of all black butions. Although HBCU cessfully raised $1 million one part of a four-year $10 $50,000 in unrestricted en- College, and Medgar Evers lawyers,” said Dr. Glover, Impact Day has passed, in- in 24 hours for the benefit million fundraising goal dowment funds as part of College. Four additional who is also the president dividuals or organizations of Historically Black Col- set by Dr. Glover, who has a phased approach to help grants will be announced on of Tennessee State Univer- interested in supporting the leges and Universities (HB- challenged the women of schools reduce student debt Friday, September 25, the sity and an HBCU graduate. effort can still make contri- CUs). The sorority’s annual AKA to lead the charge in through scholarships, fund last day of HBCU Week. “It’s gratifying to know that butions by texting AKAHB- HBCU Impact Day on Sep- helping to secure fiscal sus- industry-specific research, The sorority will then an- funds raised will establish CU to 44321, giving by mail tember 21 exceeded its $1 tainability and success for recruit and retain top facul- nounce 24 more recipients endowments, providing or online at http://aka1908. million goal in online dona- accredited HBCUs around ty, and other critical opera- — six schools every Thurs- sustainability to our his- com/hbcus/donate-hbcu. tions alone from local AKA the country. The soror- tions especially during this day for the next four weeks. torically black colleges and For more information chapters, private donors and ity was successfully able global pandemic. “These institutions con- universities.” on the sorority’s commit- corporate matching dollars to reach the $1 million goal On Sunday, September tinue to make a powerful Dr. Glover thanks every- ment to HBCUs, visit www. from across the globe. consecutively in 2018 and 20, the sorority held a virtu- impact in our communities one who contributed to the AKA1908.com. “We did it, we did it 2019, supporting the orga- again!” Dr. Glenda Glover, nization’s HBCU for Life: AKA International Presi- A Call to Action platform, dent and Chief Executive which aims to promote Officer shared with excite- HBCUs by encouraging ment in a video message students to attend and ma- to sorority members. “The triculate through these insti-

VOTE, from Page 1 scape and to fully meet its and help spur investments statutory mission. in underserved areas. Our Center for Responsible nation’s most recent reck- Lending Executive Vice oning with racial injustice President Nikitra Bailey re- has elevated the recogni- leased the following state- tion and urgency to enact ment: significant reforms to ad- “Unlike the OCC’s ap- dress structural racial bar- proach in finalizing a deep- riers and provide opportu- ly misguided rule without nity to LMI families and stakeholder support, we people of color. CRA must appreciate the Federal Re- be one of the major tools to serve’s commitment to a provide these long overdue data-driven process that so- reforms.” licits broad input. The Fed- eral Reserve should ensure that updated regulations account for the harsh realities of discrimination that still plague today’s financial marketplace. “CRA was designed to undo the injustices created by the horrific practice of redlining and to expand financial opportunity, equity, Let us hear from you! If there are any news, events or anything else we need to know about, give us an e-mail at: editor@northdallasgazette.com

12 | October 1-7, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Legal Notices / Career / Church Happenings JOB FAIRS CHURCH HAPPENINGS On-going BETHEL BIBLE time, “Prayer and Medita- site for details of their ser- Turner Fellowship Hall, U.S. Army FELLOWSHIP, tion” followed by Morn- vices until further notice followed by our Worship Opportunity CARROLLTON ing Worship. You will be because of the Coronavirus. Services; and bring some- The United States Army is (A NEW PLACE TO blessed and inspired as we one with you, you will be hiring for over 150 different BELONG) celebrate service to God, October 04 blessed. It’s for God’s glo- career fields. our community and all You are invited to join us ry and honor. PART TIME OPPOR- NOTICE: New You, Pas- mankind. in our Sunday Morning TUNITIES - 1 weekend a tor Woodson serves the Services as we praise and October 07, 7 pm ments are hiring. 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Years of Experience required will vary, from 6 months to 2 years (depending on position) Ongoing Physical and Drug Screen Required House of Blues Must have a Clear Background Want a cool job in live Must be at least 18 years old (CDL Driver, 21 yrs) music? House of Blues Dal- las is hiring! Spruce up your resume and join us on Mon- day, August 26th for a Job Fair in our Cambridge Room from 1-5PM. All depart- For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com October 1-7, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette | 13 Church Happenings / Obituaries www.NorthDallasGazette.com Oh, to be crazy and get paid for it By Dr. James L. Snyder “What has you all worked of it. little closer. ours.” if it’s really worth it? up,” my wife asked? “What’s so funny?” “That’s why you don’t Again, she was spot on Maybe being poor and I usually don’t complain a Finally, I broke my si- She just looked at me have much money,” my about this craziness in poli- sane is the better alternative. lot. When I do I get caught lence and said, “I’m rather and continued giggling and wife explained, “you are not tics. How much money would in some dilemma that I can’t tired of all of these crazy then finally said, “Don’t you crazy enough!” “They don’t live in the be worth becoming that talk my way out. You think politicians who don’t know know that those crazy politi- That was a surprise com- real world,” my wife began crazy? I would learn my lesson, their right hand from their cians get paid for being cra- ing from my wife. I thought to explain to me. “They live I then thought of a verse in but I’m still in the learning left hand, except when they zy. The crazier they are, the she knew how crazy I really in a world of their imagina- the Bible. “Whoever loves curve. stick it out for donations. more money they make.” was. But then I got to think- tion, and their imagination money never has enough; After supper one night, I’m tired of these crazy poli- Then she broke into one ing. Perhaps she is right af- creates a spirit of craziness.” whoever loves wealth is we took our coffee into the ticians being on television! of her hysterical laughters. ter all. “So,” I said to her, “if I’m never satisfied with their in- living room to watch a little Why can’t they go to the “Don’t you,” she said be- “Where do you suppose going to get paid for being come. This too is meaning- bit of the news. That is al- principal’s office like I had tween giggles, “wish you they get all of their crazi- crazy, I gotta quit living in less” (Ecclesiastes 5:10). ways the wrong thing to to do so often when I was in were that crazy?” ness?” the real world.” Being crazy isn’t worth do, and you would think I grade school?” “If you want to make Again, my wife chuckled “Now you got it,” she re- all the money in the world. would know it by this time. When I quieted down, I money like them,” my wife and looked at me and said, plied. Dr. James L. Snyder is Watching the news, my heard some chuckles across continued, “you will have to “Because they have no idea I got it, but I’m sure not pastor of the Family of wife could see that I was the room. I looked in my be just as crazy as they are.” what they say from one day going to get it. Getting paid God Fellowship, Ocala, FL getting a little bit agitated. wife’s direction, and there That’s a very good to the next. They live in a for being crazy means that I 34472. The church website I don’t always get agitated, she sat giggling and chuck- thought. Maybe I ought to bubble and have lost a sense have to live in a bubble and is www. whatafellowship. but when I do… I do. ling and having a great time look into this situation a of reality in this world of not the real world, I wonder com.

October 02, 7 pm 7701 S Westmoreland Road Check “SMBC’s” website October 07, 7 pm CHURCH, from Page 13 All men are invited to Dallas, TX 75237 for details of their services You’re invited to our Join us in our Wednesday’s INSPIRING BODY OF Men’s Ministry meeting 972-372-4262 until further notice because Wednesday’s Bible Study of the coronavirus. 12 Noon-Day Live, Prayer CHRIST CHURCH, each Friday night at 8 pm, www.Ibocchurch.org class; you will learn what (IBOC promotes proactive ______and Bible Study class and/ Let’s Go Fishing! God has to say to or our Wednesday Night MATTHEW 4:19 male leadership.) October 04, 8 and 11 am us. Come and be encour- Live, Prayer and Bible SHILOH MBC You are invited to our Wor- ship Services as we honor aged by God’s plan for Study at 7 p.m. to learn “Bring the whole tithe into October 04, 10 a.m. IN PLANO God for His goodness and more about God’s Word. Join us for our Morning your spiritual growth and the storehouse, that there (WHERE COMMUNITY faithfulness. Be encouraged by God’s may be food in my house. Service; and don’t forget BECOMES FAMILY) His glory. to invite family and friends plan for your maturity and Test me in this,” says the October 05, 7 to 8 pm to join us as we celebrate His glory; and most of all; Lord Almighty, “and see if Connect to God through Every Monday Night Dr. Isaiah Joshua, Jr. be prepared to grow. I will not open the windows our Lord and Savior, Jesus Shiloh, Grow in Christ Sister II Sister (Women’s Senior Pastor of heaven and pour you out Christ. through the study of the Mission) in the Main Fel- 920 E. 14th Street Dr. W. L. Stafford, Sr., Ed. D. a blessing that there will lowship Hall and the Men Word of God, Serve God Plano, TX 75074 Senior Pastor not be room to receive.” October 05, 7 pm II Men Bible Study in the through service to each 972-423-6695 2450 K Avenue #300 - Malachi 3:8-10 You are invited to Monday Youth Church Sanctuary School to see what God has other and the world. www.smbcplano.org Plano, TX 75074 (Chapel). to say to us in His Holy 972-379-3287 Check “IBOC’s” website for details of their services Word. www.theship3c.org until further notice because www.visitF3c.org of the Coronavirus. Pastor Rickie Rush Special Death Announcement Program to Funeral Homes North Dallas Gazette will publish death announcements “complimentary” on NDG’s/Legacy.com Obits Page and in the Newspaper based on space availability. Funeral Directors send your customers’ Death Announcements to: Vickie Richardson Steward Senior Executive / NDG’s Obits Department Cell: 682.408.2322 Email: [email protected]

14 | October 1-7, 2020 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Church Directory Jehova Jireh new one. people. Tell God that you want to Sister He said that one of the There were times when KNOW Him. God is great Tarpley things God was teaching Paul’s tent making business and He does great things. NDG him was that God, not his was not the way God would Tell God that you want to Religion skills, not his work, but that provide for him. God often spend more time with Him. Editor God was his provider of uses others as His instru- Ask God to help you financial needs during this ment of provision. So, God make time to sit before season of training. sent Epaphroditus to take His throne in quiet places “But I think it is neces- God provided the man care of Paul’s needs. to read His Word in order sary to send back to you, with the means to attend Do you know God as to know Him more inti- Epaphroditus, my brother, the conference. One day your provider? Do you mately, to help you develop fellow worker and fellow before the registration have a need? Place your an ear to hear His voice so soldier, who is also your deadline, a man came to his need before the Lord today that you know when to turn messenger, whom you sent office and gave him $2,500 and ask Him to demonstrate to the right or to the left. to take care of my needs.” and told him he was to go. His faithfulness as Jehovah Trust God to guide you in Sister Tarpley showing respect and appreciation for Police (Philippians 2:25-26) Now, a man had just Chief Derick Miller and the entire Police Department in Car- Jireh. all things. The story is told of a man placed an envelope in his rollton, Texas that got on a bus with other hand. “Here, God says I delegates attending a work- am to give this to you. In- vider. When God called the even brought water from place conference in South side are 10 crisp American Israelites from their place rocks. Africa. It was a season in $100 bills - $1000!” The of slavery they had to walk They had to experience a his life in which he had ex- man was from Kuwait. through the desert. new way of gaining provi- perienced many losses both Every believer needs to There is no way to earn a sion that was not rooted in financially and relationally. come to know Christ as living in the desert. So God sweat and toil. God had to God was stripping away the their provider. Jehovah provided manna each day demonstrate His faithful- old wineskin and creating a Jireh means God is my pro- for them. Sometimes He ness as Jehovah Jireh to His

City Manager Chris Hill- sure every police officer ABLE, from Page 7 man, all of whom wrote let- in the United States has Chief of Police Jeff Spivey the specificity necessary to ters of support. the opportunity to receive said seeking inclusion to empower our employees “This training is consis- meaningful, effective ac- join the ABLE Project re- with the knowledge and tent with the Irving Police tive bystandership training, flected important priorities confidence to courageously Department’s desire for and to help agencies transfor the Irving Police De- accomplish these direc- creating a culture of contin- form their approach to po- partment. tives.” ual improvement and will licing by building a culture “Policies mandating em- Those backing the Ir- ensure they are prepared that supports and sustains ployees intervene when ving Police Department’s to respond appropriately if successful peer interven- they witness misconduct application to join the faced with a duty to inter- tion to prevent harm.” are an important first step program included, Tony vene,” wrote NAACP Pres- to protecting the rights of Grimes, President of the ident Tony Grimes. individuals,” said Chief Irving/Carrollton chapter Professor Christy Lopez, Spivey. “Without direction of the NAACP, Paresh Pa- co-director of Georgetown and instruction on how intel, Outreach Coordinator Law’s Innovative Polic- tervention should be ac- for BAPS Swaminarayan ing Program, which runs complished, the policies Sanstha and the Hindu- ABLE, explained: “The themselves do not provide American community, and ABLE Project seeks to en-

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