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Romo's Status uncertain as Prescott question A line of people trying to register in a priority book to take a voter registration test in Selma, Alabama, Feb. 17, 1965. (Credit: AP) looms larger By Divine Design News Service ers in Texas during the 2016 election season,” “If the name on your identification does not Entertainment - said Leah Aden, the senior counsel of the exactly match the one that election officials Page 6 During the upcoming November presidential NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund in have, you may vote if the two are substantially election Texas voters may be told by election New York City. similar,” according to the NAACP Legal Defense officials that they must present a photo ID in It is important that the community is Fund. “You have the right to vote, but will be order to cast their ballots. That is not true!! The informed, she said. The public must be educat‐ required to sign a form swearing that you are Texas Voter ID law, which was passed five years ed prior to the election to guarantee fairness the same person that is listed on the voting ago by the Texas Legislature, has been declared and to ensure that every vote counts and is rolls.” unconstitutional by two federal courts because counted, she added. Acknowledging that voting is a fundamental it discriminates against racial minorities, The materials distributed by the NAACP right, the materials instruct people to cast a according to jurists and constitutional law explain to voters how they can vote without “provisional ballot” if there are any unresolved Texas Voters: Get experts. presenting a photo idea. If asked for a photo ID, questions about eligibility at the polls. The pro‐ the facts about Instructed by the courts to conduct a fair a voter simply needs to inform the election offi‐ visional ballot will be counted if you go to the election in the fall, state officials in Texas have cial that they have difficulty presenting one county voter registration office within six calen‐ Voter ID law presented information on websites and in print because it was lost or stolen, the voter has a dar days with proper identification. those voting rights advocates have called con‐ disability or an illness, or that a photo ID had The right to vote is the cornerstone of fusing. The materials fail to make clear to Texas been applied for, but had not been received. American democracy, NAACP officials stated. If Scripture of voters that they can vote even if they cannot After a voter explains to an election official you encounter problems on or before Election produce photo identification at the polls. the reason that he or she does not have a Day, please call Election Protection at 1‐866‐ the Week Officials from the NAACP on the national, photo ID, that official “cannot question the OUR Vote, they added. state and local levels have instructed voters to voter regarding the truthful of the voter’s Proponents of Voter ID requirements in Texas be aware of attempts to prevent them from explanation,” according to materials distributed have historically argued that such laws prevent voting. They have mailed hundreds of thou‐ by the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. voter fraud. Those that challenged the Voter ID sands of pieces of literature to Texas residents In previous elections in Texas, there have requirement, including Congressman Mark entitled “Texas, Prepared to Vote 2016” which been attempts to prevent people from voting if Veasey, argued that voter fraud in Texas was outline proper voting procedures, and voting the name that appeared on their identification “virtually nonexistent.” It is rulings, the court “God reigns rights. did not exactly match the name on the voting agreed with the assertion made by “We want to empower black and Latino vot‐ rolls. Congressman Veasey and his colleagues. over the nations; God sits on His holy throne.” Psalm 47:8 A Cradle of Love By Divine Design News old, is named Malaika, a name throughout North Texas are Service that means angel in Swahili, a among our greatest support‐ common language spoken in ers,” she said. “God placed Quotes of Earlier this year when Betty East Africa. “The mother is them in the lives of Ugandan Bengo received a phone call named Harriett, and she is Children. the Week informing her that a teenager breast feeding the child. In a There is a great need for the in her home of Uganda did not few months she will leave, and type of work that we do in want to give birth to her yet the staff of the orphanage will Uganda,” said Bengo who was “Black born child, she flew from Texas care for Malaika who was trained as a lawyer. “Newly Consciousness to her native country to meet named after the children's born babies are abandoned by with the young hospitalized home that Bengo and her fam‐ their mothers in hospitals, are seeks to infuse girl. ily founded. left on the steps of churches, Bengo, who practices family Operating under the name, dumped in toilets and placed the black and civil law in North Texas, Malaika Orphanage Children on the sides of roads,” she community with a pleaded with the teenager to Foundation, this East African said. In Uganda, there are have the baby, and to allow the “cradle of love” for children nearly 3 million children who new‐found pride new born to be raised in an opened its door with ten are orphans, according to orphanage that Bengo and her orphans. Today, the home pro‐ United Nations data. Betty Bengo and her family are spreading love from Texas to Uganda. She and in themselves, family started in Uganda four her staff are sweetly caring for Baby Malaika , held by Bengo, and more than vides a safe haven for 211 chil‐ While living in Uganda, 200 other children in a "cradle of love" orphanage that is supported by Bengo, their efforts, their years ago. dren who range in age from Bengo worked for human Rotary Clubs, individuals and faith‐based institutions in Texas. “The mother had been two months to ten. They are rights organizations. “When I value systems, raped,” Bengo said. “The girl cared for by a staff of ten pro‐ left I promised those who had orphanage. medication, their clothing and was only 14‐years‐old and she fessionals. supported me that I would “I was raised in a family of their water. We are looking for their culture, their found herself alone and with‐ “There is such a great need return one day and contribute ten children and young people angels in North Texas. religion and their out any hope. I asked her to for what we are doing,” said to the community that nur‐ are my passion,” said Bengo Bengo invites Post Tribune have the baby, and I promised Bengo, who for the past three tured me and allowed me to who directs youth outreach for readers to visit www.moc‐ outlook to life.” that my orphanage would take years has been an active mem‐ grow, said Bengo whose hus‐ her Rotary Club. “We are fusaug.org to learn how they care of her, and give her a good ber of the Arlington Great band, Peter, and sons, Peter Jr., actively looking for people can touch the life of a Ugandan Steven Biko life.” Southwest Rotary Club. Joshua and Daniel are active who will adopt children by pay‐ child. The baby, now two‐months‐ “Rotarians and churches passionate supporters of the ing for their education, their Coming Soon...Our 70th Anniversary Edition! October 13 - 19, 2016 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 2A

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Name______Address______An Owner’s Perspective City______Michael Williams Guest Columnist State______As a business owner I American basketball player Having studied marketing owned firm to complete Zip______believe that I have a sub‐ at Baylor University, and and finance at Baylor, 16 such work. At present we stantial responsibility to my played in the National years ago I started 3i have offices in Dallas, San Phone______family, to my employees, to Basketball Association for Contracting. The letter (i) in Antonio and Houston. my clients and to the larger the Detroit Pistons, where I the name stands for integri‐ None of what I have been Check Number______society. I believe that if I was a member of a world ty, innovation and informa‐ able to accomplish in busi‐ excel at what I do, and championship team, the tion. During my summers in ness would have been pos‐ Signature______reach out to others for guid‐ Indiana Pacers, and the the NBA, I worked in the sible without my family, ance and interaction there Minnesota Timberwolves, construction including my parents, my is little that I cannot accom‐ where I sat the then league industry where I learned wife and my daughters. plish as an individual, and record of making 97 consec‐ valuable lessons from some Each day of my life, I strive as the founder and CEO of utive free throws, it was off very experienced and hon‐ to make them as proud of a major construction com‐ the court that I learned est business owners. me as I am of them. Credo of pany headquartered in extremely valuable lessons I was diligent while work‐ My company has afforded North Texas. that have enabled me to ing during the off‐seasons me tremendous opportuni‐ The Black Press It is extremity important become successful in the and that experience has ties. I realize that I have a to me that young people construction industry, and allowed me to mold a com‐ major responsibility to The Black Press believes that America can look at my life and realize in life. pany that enabled me to return the blessings that I that they, too, can accom‐ I learned the value of partner with Manhattan have received to others, to best lead the world away from racial and plish some of the things working with people from Construction Company to young men and women national antagonisms when it accords to that I have been blessed to various racial, religious and build AT& T Stadium in who are students like I once every person, regardless of race, color or do. I grew up in Oak Cliff economic backgrounds. I Arlington, and to participate was. and graduated from Carter established relationships in the building of the As human beings in our creed, full human and legal rights. Hating High School in 1984. My with people who grew up Concord Missionary Baptist society, we can make a dif‐ no person, fearing no person, the Black parents, my church and on farms in small Texas Church in Dallas. ference. We can help to Press strives to help every person in the firm organizations such as the towns. We learned from Among 3i’s projects is the improve the lives of others. Boys and Girls Club helped one another, grew to building of a new school for We can encourage young belief that all are hurt as long as anyone is held to mold my life as a young respect each other and have the Dallas Independent people to dream, and to do back. person. carried those valued rela‐ School District. We are the great things as they work, Although I became an All‐ tionships into adulthood. first African American and as they live.

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(AP Photo/Ron Jenkins). Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett shouts toward an official in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP) ‐ Tony Romo was expected to have an MRI on Monday, with Dallas owner Jerry Jones believing the results would show that his quarterback's fourth back injury in less than four years has healed. Coach Jason Garrett didn't provide an update, but did indicate LATEST TEXAS SPORTS (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins). Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony that the 36‐year‐old Romo smiles as he talks with teammates on the field during Romo won't be officially warm ups before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati RANGERS WRAPUP his third game as a Spur be back for the 11th‐ listed as a participant in Bengals on Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. while LaMarcus Aldridge ranked Bears this week. Another strange abrupt was one rebound shy of a Cannon missed Baylor's practice this week. The but hasn't practiced pretty much where our ending for Rangers after double‐double with 10 win Oct. 1 at Iowa State Cowboys visit Green Bay since the injury. The 10‐ focus is." best record points and nine rebounds. because of a groin injury (3‐1) on Sunday before year starter has had The Cowboys are visit‐ Andre Drummond that also limited him in their bye week. back surgery twice since ing the Packers for the (AP) ‐ For the second remained on his presea‐ the previous game. "I think it's day to day, 2013, along with two third straight season, year in a row, the AL West son tear with a third con‐ Coach Jim Grobe said champion Texas Rangers secutive double‐double as Monday that the Bears (5‐ and that seems a little other back injuries that starting with a loss in are done for the season he tries to build off his 0) were careful with further down the road," didn't require an opera‐ the divisional round of after a best‐of‐five AL first All‐Star season. He Cannon in practice last Garrett said. tion, including the most the playoffs in 2014. The Division Series against finished with 17 points week before the open It's been almost seven recent. He broke his left 28‐7 loss last season Toronto. This time, they and 13 rebounds and has date. But Grobe said the weeks since Romo collarbone twice last was one of seven in got swept. led the Pistons in points junior receiver should be broke a bone in his back season. eight starts for Matt Just like that, with and rebounds in all three full speed at practice this another strange ending in games. Jon Leuer added week before Baylor hosts when he was tackled Meantime, Prescott Cassel, the second of Toronto, the season 14 off the bench in the Kansas on Saturday. awkwardly in a presea‐ has avoided the types of three veteran backups ended for the Rangers. loss. Cannon has 27 catches son game at Seattle. mistakes that have who failed filling in for Third baseman Adrian for 370 yards and four Rookie Dak Prescott has plagued Romo through‐ Romo. Beltre says the Rangers STARS‐KORPIKOSKI touchdowns in his four led the Cowboys (4‐1) to out his career. While the In two road victories, expected to go farther games. After nine catches four straight wins after 23‐year‐old had his first Prescott has led a into the postseason but Dallas Stars bolster for 213 yards and two TDs got cold at the "worst depth signing winger at Rice on Sept. 16, he had they went 1‐11 without turnover on a lost fum‐ fourth‐quarter rally to moment." Lauri Korpikoski only three catches for 18 Romo last season. ble against the Bengals, beat Washington and Shortstop Elis Andrus yards against Oklahoma While Garrett refuses he has 155 passes with‐ overcome a 14‐0 deficit says the team will take (AP) ‐ Left wing Lauri State the next week to be drawn into a out an interception to in San Francisco. Now what it did wrong this Korpikoski has signed a $1 before missing the Iowa Prescott‐Romo debate, start his career, seven the former Mississippi postseason and use it for million, one‐year contract State game. next year. with the Dallas Stars after Jones is doing his best to shy of Tom Brady's NFL State standout visits After their early exit, the eight‐year NHL veter‐ TEXAS‐NOW WHAT show enthusiasm for record. Lambeau Field. Andrus, Mitch Moreland, an was released from his the surprising newcom‐ Prescott wrapped up "It's an historic place, Game 3 starter Colby professional tryout with Strong says Texas won't er and respect for his the rookie mark when but once I get there I Lewis and Derek Holland the Calgary Flames. give up amid 3‐game skid beloved incumbent, the Philadelphia's Carson will be locked in," are the only Rangers General manager Jim first $100 million player Wentz finally threw an Prescott said . "I will be remaining from their first Nill announced the signing AUSTIN, Texas (AP) ‐ World Series in 2010. Monday, saying it bolsters Texas coach Charlie in franchise history. interception in a loss at locked into the game While Andrus is signed the Stars' depth at for‐ Strong took over his "Tony is our No. 1 Detroit on Sunday. plan, that defense, and through 2022, Moreland ward. Nill called the 30‐ defense to get things fixed quarterback and we're "The biggest thing for what we have to do to and Lewis are headed for year‐old Finn an experi‐ and save the season. going to have the luxury everybody is just focus‐ win the game." free agency. The Rangers enced, disciplined player He designed new cover‐ of being able to, I think, ing on doing what you And if Prescott beats could elect to pay a $1.5 who can kill penalties. ages. He tried different buyout instead of exercis‐ Korpikoski had 22 points ways to get pressure on see them both," Jones need to do to get your‐ Aaron Rodgers for a 5‐1 ing their $11 million (10 goals) in 71 games for the opposing quarterback. said after Sunday's 28‐ self better every day," start, the questions will option for Holland, but he Edmonton last season. He None of it worked. 14 victory over Garrett said, repeating a keep coming for Garrett could return. was one of only 10 NHL Strong's gamble on him‐ Cincinnati. "I welcome familiar refrain through‐ and Jones. players to play at least 71 self failed and the the opportunity of hav‐ out Prescott's winning "I'll show you some SPURS‐PISTONS games with 10 penalty Longhorns have lost three ing Dak playing at this streak. "Tony is doing hard days around here minutes or fewer. straight, including an 0‐2 Leonard scores 20 A first‐round pick in the start in the Big 12. Strong level and Tony back in that with his rehab. without a quarterback points in Spurs win vs. 2004 NHL draft by the is facing open speculation excellent health. It's Then Dak has to contin‐ (that would) really want Pistons New York Rangers, that he'll be out of a job going to be really special ue doing what he's to make you pout, ok?'" Korpikoski made his NHL after the season if he for the Cowboys." doing, prepare as well Jones said. "That's not a (AP) ‐ Kawhi Leonard debut for them in 2008‐ doesn't pull off a miracle Romo has been throw‐ as he can and go play as problem to have that." continued his strong start 09. He then played six sea‐ run to the end of the sea‐ ing as part of his rehab, well as he can and that's to the preseason by scor‐ sons in Arizona before son. ing 20 points in 25 min‐ going to Edmonton last So now what? utes for the San Antonio year. With a home game Spurs in an 86‐81 exhibi‐ Saturday night against If you have sports tion win over the Pistons T25‐BAYLOR‐CANNON Iowa State (1‐5, 0‐3) in Detroit last night. Strong pleaded Monday information that you would like placed in the The All‐Star forward No. 11 Baylor could get for fans to not give up on added eight rebounds, big‐play WR Cannon back his players, noting they three steals and two this week have 7 games left and will DALLAS POST TRIBUNE Sports Section e-mail us at: assists while leading the continue to play hard. Spurs to the victory. (AP) ‐ Baylor big‐play [email protected] Pau Gasol scored 11 in receiver KD Cannon could October 13 - 19, 2016 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 6A “Rapping with the Fairy” WHAT ARE YOU LEARNING IN SCHOOL SO FAR?

Choosing life’s goals and paths is difficult for an adult, let alone a child. Mistakes quite certainly will be made and valuable lessons hopefully will be learned, however these life altering experiences will either lead you toward success or unfortunately lure you to failure. I met a young man that is truly enjoying school these days and is making planned decisions that will eventually and hopefully steer him toward an rewarding adult life!

FAIRY: We’re barely helper and won so I get to entering the 3rd month of help the teacher. I get to school but we all would like lead the line and eat out‐ to think (or know) that our side which is nice some‐ children are receiving a times! Reading is impor‐ wealth of knowledge in tant because it helps you to school and that they are learn more about what life remembering that knowl‐ is about! You can learn edge and learning about anything you want! Say the application of that you want to cook a meal. knowledge. I spoke with a Well if you read the recipe young lady this weekend and you follow the instruc‐ Zaniyah Arnold who had a lot to say about tions, you’ll learn to pre‐ 9 yrs old, 3rd grade the information and knowl‐ pare a meal! So reading is edge she’s getting in school very important. Another respectful, kind and confi‐ thus far! teacher is Mrs. Carr who dent!” ZANIYAH: “At our school, teaches science and we’re Fairy: Zaniyah you are we’re assigned I‐Pads that learning about snails. In sooo right! Thank you for have our names on them. math we’re learning about pointing out that learning We don’t bring them home rounding off numbers and is important and that it can but we get to use them social studies where she’s be fun and should always every day. In one of my teaching us to be good citi‐ be considered important to classes, Mrs. Watson is one zen. One day she asked us you. Especially if you want of my teachers and we’re about voting for president to be successful! Continue working on our reading and and the whole class raised learning and continue to writing and learning about their hand for Mrs. Clinton. move forward and Orator, singer, preacher, evangelist para phrasing. I like her I like Mrs. Carr a lot too! upwards. Develop good she’s a good teacher and Her birthday is a few days study habits now and it will to be honored at Holy Cross in Dallas she has a 5 yr. old son that before mine. My advice to become like second always comes up to be and other kids would be to stay nature! Kids, just like your parents. teachers and Holy Cross Catholic Church in Dallas will cele‐ hug me. I kinda look after in school and always want him like a little brother. I to learn more. Accomplish friends, I believe in you! brate the life of Sister Thea Bowman with story‐ applied for the job of many things and always be Expect only the best! telling, testimonials, music, a portrait unveiling, and the dedication of a bronze memorial plaque in honor of the African‐American nun who left a THE DALLAS POST TRIBUNE’S lasting mark on the congregation. The celebration will take place at Holy Cross, 5004 Bonnie View Rd., Dallas, TX 75241, on PHILOSOPHY IS TO Saturday, October 15 at 3:30 p.m., followed by Mass at 5:00 p.m. “EDUCATE AND ELEVATE!" Texas Voters: Get the facts about Voter ID law

By Texas Secretary of State Carlos Cascos revoked or expired more than four years does not possess one of the accept‐ able forms of photo ID, and, if the voter cannot reasonably obtain a replace‐ Voting helps determine the future of our cities, counties, state, and nation. ment of the identification that was lost, stolen, suspended, revoked or As the Texas Secretary of State, I am the state’s chief election officer charged expired or another form of acceptable photo ID, the voter is eligible to pres‐ with ensuring all eligible Texans know what they need to do to cast their bal‐ ent a supporting form of identification, execute a Reasonable Impediment lots. Declaration, and, assuming they otherwise qualify, vote a regular ballot.

My office has undertaken a statewide voter education campaign engaging Supporting documentation can be a certified birth certificate (must be an voters and working to ensure that all qualified voters in Texas understand original), a valid voter registration certificate, a copy or original of one of the what they need to bring to the polls in order to vote in ongoing and upcom‐ following: current utility bill, bank statement, government check, or pay‐ ing elections. check, or other government document that shows the voter’s name and an address. Government documents that include a photo must be original and If a voter possesses a form of approved photo ID, the voter must use it to cannot be copies. If a voter meets these requirements and is otherwise eli‐ vote. Currently, there are seven forms of acceptable photo ID in Texas: gible to vote, the voter will be able to cast a regular ballot in the election. • Texas driver license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Voters with a disability may continue to apply with the county registrar for • Texas personal identification card issued by DPS a permanent exemption to showing approved photo ID (which now may be • Texas License to Carry a Handgun issued by DPS expired no more than four years) at the polls. Also, voters who (1) have a • Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS consistent religious objections to being photographed or (2) do not present • U.S. passport one of the seven forms of approved photo ID because of certain natural dis‐ • U.S. citizenship certificate containing the person’s photograph asters as declared by the President of the United States or the Texas • U.S. military identification card containing the person’s photograph Governor, may continue apply for a temporary exemption to showing approved photo ID at the polls. In addition, voters age 65 or older, those With the exception of the U.S. citizenship certificate, the approved photo with a disability, or those who will be out of the county during both early ID must be current or have expired no more than four years before being voting and Election Day may vote by mail. The deadline to request a ballot presented for voter qualification at the polling place. If the voter has contin‐ by mail is Oct. 28. ued access to their acceptable form of photo ID, but, for example, forgets to bring it to the polling place and/or leaves it, for example, at home or in their The General Election is Nov. 8. Early voting runs from Oct. 24 to Nov. 4. The car, the voter still possesses the acceptable form of photo ID and must use it last day to register for the election is Oct. 11. to vote. I am currently traveling throughout Texas to talk as part of a non‐partisan, If the voter does not possess and cannot reasonably obtain one of the bilingual voter education campaign called Vote Texas. This campaign seeks seven forms of approved photo ID, the voter has additional options when to ensure all voters in all communities understand when, where, and how to casting their ballot in person. As provided by court order, if a voter does not vote. Vote Texas is reaching, among others, voters in urban and rural com‐ possess and is not reasonably able to obtain one of the seven forms of munities, senior citizens, first time voters, military members, and minority approved photo ID, the voter may vote by (1) signing a declaration at the groups. polls explaining why the voter is reasonably unable to obtain one of the seven forms of approved photo ID, and (2) providing one of various forms of My team and I are committed to reaching the voters of our great state. For supporting documentation. more information regarding voting requirements and voter ID, please visit VoteTexas.gov or call 1‐800‐252‐VOTE. A voter whose photo identification has been lost, stolen, suspended, Visit The Dallas Post Tribune online at www.dallasposttrib.com. FOR ADVERTISING RATES CONTACT US VIA [email protected]