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Your Paper, Your Opportunity... Visit Us Online at www.NorthDallasGazette.com The South Carolina Primary Changes the Course of History By DennIS B. gage. according to exit poll earned 17% (102, 055 votes), roGerS, PhD data, evangelical Christians, and ron Paul earned 13% Tea Party members and over (77,933 votes). what a difference a day 50-year-old Southerners what is the nature and makes in the campaign for gave the former house the origins of newt Gin- the U.S. Presidency. The Speaker 40% of the South grich’s victory? having won South Carolina republican Carolinian vote (243,153 the presidential debates Primary was won by newt votes). Mitt romney earned while displaying vehemence Russell Simmons Gingrich, a Georgian with a 27.8% of the vote (167,279 and partisan warriorhood, he great deal of political bag- votes), rick Santorum Newt Gingrich See PRIMARY, Page 16 See HIP HOP, Page 9 DCT's If You Give A Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce 28th Annual Mouse is a winner Quest For Success Luncheon to be held February 3 For more information see pg. 10 www.northdallasgazette.com The oldest and largest room a. The registra- workshops begin at 8:30 a.m. Black chamber of commerce tion / reception will and will feature such topics in the nation, the Dallas begin at 11:00 a.m. and as: Sustaining Black Owned Black Chamber of Com- the luncheon program Businesses (The Experts Requiring large merce (DBCC), will hold its will start promptly at Talk); Building A Legacy for 28th annual Quest For Suc- 12:00 noon. the Next Generation and mortgage down payments COMMENTARY cess awards luncheon on This year’s lunch- From Sports Star to Success- February 3, 2012 at the Dal- eon features a kick-off ful Business Person. would hurt the economy las Convention Center (650 of the chamber’s 2012 By Charlene But after the Center for South Griffin Street)-Ball- See SUCCeSS, Page 4 workshop series. The Crowell Community Capital and the Center for responsible as the nation continues lending analyzed nearly 20 Supreme Court Tells Texas Republicans to grapple with a weak million loans originated be- housing market, policymak- tween 2000 and 2008, re- “No” on Use of GOP Plans ers are seeking safeguards searchers found that while The High Court sets use of the State’s enacted Texas republicans failed “The Supreme Court said to ensure that american high down payment re- stage for new Texas dis- plans for the 2012 elec- to gain timely approval no to republican efforts families will never again quirements might lower trict maps tions. essentially, the that the maps were com- to use un-precleared face such massive foreclo- foreclosure rates somewhat, last Friday, the US Supreme Court ruled that pliant with Section 5 of plans. nothing in the sures and billion-dollar these larger down payment Supreme Court over- the San antonio court did the US Voting rights act. Court’s ruling excuses losses of wealth. Some have requirements would prevent turned the interim Texas not fully explain or justify Section 5 review was Texas from abiding by the suggested that the best a much greater share of redistricting plans or- the changes it made in the stalled by a series of US Voting rights act. guarantee against future credit-worthy borrowers dered by a San antonio State’s maps and must do delay tactics employed by The State’s plans are un- housing crises would be to from getting lower-cost District Court in novem- so going forward. Texas republican leaders. likely to survive the re- require down payment for mortgages. If mandated ber. however, the high The interim plans lone Star Project Di- many home purchases to be down payments were at 20 10 or even 20 percent. Court did not order the were drawn because rector Matt angle said, See COURT, Page 6 See MORTGAGe, Page 3 INSIDE... People In The News… 3 People In The News ...... 2 Op/Ed ...... 3 Community News ...... 5 Cover Story ...... 9 Arts & Entertainment ...... 10 Business ...... 11 Classifieds ...... 12 Career Opportunity ...... 13 Judge Marilea Lewis Rosalind G. Brewer Captain James Simons, Jr. Church Directory ...... 14-16 Sister Tarpley ...... 15 See Page 2 People in the News www.NorthDallasGazette.com
Judge Marilea Lewis Godwin ronquillo and its that touches all “The Firm has a reputa- clients.” of our lives,” tion for providing tough lit- Godwin ronquillo PC, proven ability and highly as the head of the Fam- lewis said. “at igators,” added Marcos a Texas trial and appellate respected experience. ily law section, lewis’s Godwin ron- ronquillo, President and firm with offices in Dallas “Marilea lewis is a job is more than simply quillo, I exercise Coo of Godwin ron- and houston, takes great fifth-generation Texan with providing legal services the skills ac- quillo, “Marilea’s leader- pride in announcing For- a strong leadership back- and informed counsel. It quired during my ship in Family law, cou- mer Judge Marilea lewis ground, which helps her involves helping people years of private pled with her skill in arbi- as a Shareholder. lewis address issues in Family through the stress and un- practice and my tration and Mediation, cre- leads Godwin ronquillo’s law with great determina- certainty of extremely dif- service on the ates an even greater oppor- Family law litigation tion,” said Donald e. God- ficult times and her leader- bench. The Firm tunity for accomplishment practice and joined God- win, Godwin ronquillo’s ship is a tremendous asset takes tremen- and superior service for our win ronquillo as of Coun- Chairman and Ceo. “her to the firm. dous pride in its clients.” sel in 2011. insight, strength and pas- Being Board Certified tradition of rep- a graduate of Baylor having served as an sion, which gained her in Family law and a certi- resenting the University School of law, associate Judge and a Dis- multiple terms on the fied mediator, lewis is pio- best interests of Marilea lewis has written trict Judge, her unique ex- bench, brought a new level neering a new dimension the clients, and I numerous articles and is a perience gives her a wider of service to the Firm’s for Godwin ronquillo as am looking for- frequent speaker at semi- understanding of the mat- clients in 2011, and naming the firm continues to en- Family law, Civil and ward to helping shape its nars and classes throughout ters brought into family her a shareholder is in the hance its arbitration and Commercial areas. future with a more hands- Dallas County and the court and underscores both best interest of everyone at Mediation practice in the “Family law is an area on role as a Shareholder.” state.
walmart U.S. east busi- operational skills ident of a key Rosalind G. Brewer ness unit, where she was and has success- business sector wal-Mart Stores, Inc. highly talented, well- responsible for more than fully managed a in 2004. She is a last week announced a rounded and experienced $100 billion in annual rev- large and com- director of the number of changes across business leaders ready to enue, representing almost plex business. lockheed Mar- the business, drawing on a step into larger roles when 1,600 stores and more than I’ve also been tin Corporation deep bench of internal tal- the opportunities arise.” 500,000 associates. struck by roz’s (nySe:lMT) ent. Current Sam’s Club Brewer was also the first servant leadership and currently “we are very inten- President and Ceo Brian chairperson of the wal- when I have vis- serves as Chair tional about developing Cornell, 52, recently in- mart President’s Council ited stores with of the Board of talent to meet the needs of formed the company that of Global women leaders. her. She always Trustees at her our rapidly growing busi- he and his wife would like “roz came to us with lets her team do alma mater Spel- ness worldwide,” said to move back to the north- an outstanding back- the talking, with man College. walmart President and east for family reasons. ground in consumer pack- her focus being She was also se- Ceo Mike Duke. “The with his departure, aged goods more than five on how to better lected one of the promotions we are an- rosalind G. Brewer, 49, is years ago,” said Duke. support their Most Powerful nouncing today are clear promoted to president and “During that time I have needs.” women in Busi- evidence that our succes- Ceo of Sam’s Club, re- seen her develop into a tal- Prior to wal- ness by Fortune sion and management de- porting to Duke, effective ented merchant and re- mart, Brewer Magazine in velopment programs Feb. 1. Brewer was most tailer. She has strong worked for Kimberly- various positions and 2010 and 2011. work, and that we have recently president of the strategic, analytical and Clark, progressing through eventually becoming pres-
said Captain Simons. he succeeds Captain to that position at a major the first african-american Captain James Simons, Jr. "and I want to get more walt Clark, who took a U.S. carrier. norwood was See SIMONS, Page 11 United airlines, the northeast region, which african americans into new position at United's world's largest airline, has is headquartered at Dulles management." headquarters. "he was a named an african ameri- International airport in Captain Simons will great mentor, who be- Dulles, Va. he is a manage pilots at Dulles, lieved in providing equal $69* DIVORCe member of the John F. Kennedy Interna- opportunity and a diverse board of directors of tional airport and la- environment," Captain Si- Criminal Defense Family Cases the organization of Guardia airport in new mons said. • DWI / Suspended License • Divorce / Annulment Black aerospace york City, newark liberty United airlines' other • Child Support / Paternity Professionals International airport, Bal- regions are Denver, los • WARRANTS Removed ¥ • Custody Modification (oBaP). timore/washington Thur- angeles, Chicago and the • 24 Hour Jail Release ¥ "we are proud of good Marshall airport, northwest region. • Restraining Order • Occupational license, felonies Captain Simons' and reagan national air- In an interview regard- • Protective Order achievement and port in washington D.C. ing he said his promotion • Protective Order • Name Change / Adoption applaud United air- as chief pilot, he is is a major honor, and • Misdeamenor/Felonies ¥ • Domestic Violence lines for its commit- also responsible for praised other black pilots ment to promoting preparing the northeast who opened the doors for minority men and region's budget and ad- him to move into manage- easy Payment Plans women to executive justing pilots' schedules. ment at United airlines. positions in the avi- he also works with the re- "This is a humbling expe- law Offices Of Vincent Ndukwe ation industry," said gion's airport station rience. I learned a lot from can chief pilot of one its Cheryl Chew, executive chiefs and interacts with louis Freeman and Bill five U.S. regions. Captain Director of oBaP. Cap- the Federal aviation ad- norwood," Captain Si- 214-638-5930 James Simons, Jr., a tain Simons serves on the ministration. Before his mons said. 817-277-0196 (Metro) United airlines pilot for board's Governance and promotion, Captain Si- Captain Freeman, for- 22 years, will manage Board Development Com- mons was assistant chief mer chief pilot for South- 2730 N. Stemmons Frwy, Suite 409 • Dallas, TX 75207 1,450 pilots for the mittee. pilot for the northeast re- west airlines, was the first Not Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization Chicago-based airline's "I appreciate oBaP," gion since 2007. african american named ¥ If you qualify. *Fees quoted above are minimum down payment needed to begin processing your case. 2 | January 26 - February 1, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette www.NorthDallasGazette.com Op-Ed Citizens United corroding our democracy Founded 1991 american Federation disproportionate amount create jobs and build a phoning more money out .com of Teachers President of influence in our elec- better future for our chil- of our classrooms and randi weingarten issued tions. Big corporations are dren, big corporate donors communities and into the P. o. Box 763866 • Dallas, Texas 75376-3866 the following statement on using their record profits are hiding their identity pockets of those who don't Phone: 972-516-4191 the second anniversary of to try to silence the voices while they flood the sys- need it.
2000 national winner Fax: 972-509-9058 the Citizens United of americans who work tem with hundreds of mil- “It’s time to restore a. Philip randolph award For excellence in Journalism Supreme Court decision: hard every day teaching lions of dollars in an effort balance and guarantee that “The effects of Citi- our children, healing our to pass an extreme agenda the teacher in Cleveland TPa zens United are corroding sick and serving our com- that will gut the salary, has the same voice in our Publisher’s Office: our democracy and giving munities. health care and pensions democracy as the Ceo on powerful corporations a “Instead of working to of workers. They are si- wall Street.” [email protected]
Sales Department: MORTGAGE, continued from Page 1 [email protected] percent of a home’s purchase black households, averaging loan, broker kickbacks for sible -- especially for those price, that requirement alone $32,000 a year, the years steering mortgage applicants who have historically been would exclude 75 percent of needed to save would rise to into high-cost loans, and pre- locked out homeownership. Editorial Department: qualified african-american more than 14 years to save for payment penalties were far right now, without gov- [email protected] and 70 percent of latino bor- that same down payment. more responsible for the fore- ernment-mandated high- rowers from lower-priced The new research also closure tsunami than down down payments, minority loans, or from becoming found that it was dangerous payments. homeownership already lags Online: homeowners altogether. loan features and the lack of The Dodd-Frank Finan- behind that of white families. www.twitter.com/nDGeditor By Crl’s estimates, the mortgage underwriting stan- cial reform act already elim- last year in a related average american household dards – not low down pay- inated many of these risky study, the harvard-based www.facebook.com/northDallasGazette earning $50,000 a year would ments – that caused the cur- loan terms. Joint Center for housing need more than 10 years to rent housing crisis. lenders If the american Dream is Studies also found that low Website: save for a 10 percent down that never considered a bor- to be real for this and future wealth levels make down payment on a home. For rower’s ability to repay a generations, it must be acces- payments a major barrier to www.northDallasGazette.com homeownership especially for minorities. “at last meas- Squandered opportunities leave Detroit isolated ure in 2007” cited the har- The historical failure to achieve regional cooperation hastened and intensified the city's de- STAFF cline. experts suggest that the city and entire region could have prospered through part- vard report, “the median mi- nership. nority renter had only $300 in Chairman Emeritus Editor cash savings and $2,700 in Jim Bochum Ruth Ferguson net worth, while the median 1933 – 2009 white renter had roughly three times those amounts.” Published By Contributing Writer no one wants or needs Minority Opportunity News, inc. Jackie Hardy another housing crisis. So LaTrisha McDuffie government has an important Production Jacquinette Murphy role to play in developing safeguards against the billion- Sharon Jones-Scaife Don Willis dollar losses of recent years. Special Projects Manager That would be a good thing. Edward Dewayne Theater Critic But we also know that “Preacher Boy” Gibson, Jr. Rick Elina government policies work Hope Oriabure-King best when they level the play- ing field and expand opportu- Religious/ nities for everyone. working Marketing Editor families who pay their bills Shirley Demus Tarpley on time and keep debt to modest levels should not have to wait 10 years or Advisory Board: Advisory Board longer just to amass down John Dudley Committees: payments for modest homes. Myrtle Hightower high, government-mandated Public Relations Planning Fred Moses down payments would do just and implementation Annie Dickson that. Cecil Starks, ChaIrPerSon Cecil Starks If as a country we believe Willie Wattley Business Growth Referral in the pride of homeowner-
Coty Rodriguez-Anderson John Dudley, ChaIrPerSon ship and the ability for every B. J. Williams family to own a home, let Denise Upchurch Program Policy Development government reforms reflect Barbara Simpkins, annie Dickson, ChaIrPerSon that basic value. a balance ADviSORy BOARD SECRETARy between fair access to home- Quality Assurance ownership and safety in mort- Myrtle hightower, ChaIrPerSon Coty rodriguez gage markets would help everyone – consumers of all North Dallas Gazette assumes no responsibility for colors and businesses alike. unsolicited material and reserves the right to edit and make appropriate revisions. Charlene Crowell is a communications manager The North Dallas Gazette, formerly Minority with the Center for Responsi- Opportunity News, was founded July, 1991, ble Lending. She can be by Jim Bochum and Thurman R. Jones reached at: Charlene.crow- [email protected]. January 26 - February 1, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 3 Health www.NorthDallasGazette.com Join “Get Fit Carrollton” for Free Text4baby looking to lose weight, Being pregnant or a be more active or find others new mom carries a lot of who are working toward the new responsibility, and same goals? Then check out often a lot of questions. the City of Carrollton’s new But answers can fit into Get Fit Carrollton website at a woman’s cellphone. a getfitcarrollton.com! 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First Street; 93.5 northwest highway; 97 recognizes food service op- ensure fair competition Buckingham road; 89 #1055 Bakery, 5302 n. Gar- Pizza hut, 5301 n. Gar- erations in Garland for ex- among diverse establish- CiCi's Pizza, 4441 Bass land avenue; 95 land avenue; 93.5 Convenience Stores cellence in complying with ments. The 2010-11 winners Pro Drive; 89 long John Silver's, 5621 Family Dollar Store #5500, health and sanitation rules. and scores are: Marshall's BBQ, 510 Broadway Boulevard; 94.5 Deli's & Light Food 1501 First Street; 99 The Food Sanitation excel- walnut Circle; 89 Sam's Club Store #4783 Menus Forest Stop & Go, 2613 lence award winners scored Full Service Restaurants - Deli, 5150 n. 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Texas Regional Medical Center at Sunnyvale to host heart health event Feb. 11 Medicaid and CHIP families now get In honor of american lipid panels, glucose screen- anyone interested in at- heart Month in February, ings and blood pressure tending must sign up by Fri., Better than to choose a dental plan for their kids. Texas regional Medical Cen- checks. Cardiologist larry C. Feb. 10, by calling 877-554- Enroll in MCNA Dental and get a $10 ter at Sunnyvale will host a Moore of Southwest Cardiac TrMC. The cost to attend the the tooth fairy. Walmart gi card that you can use heart health event from 8-11 associates in Mesquite will be event is $20. for dental supplies. MCNA o ers full a.m. Sat., Feb. 11. available for questions at the The hospital also offers Medicaid and CHIP benefi ts, plus attractions will include ask the expert ooth. b Sunny- cardiac calcium scoring for value-added services. healthy food samples and vale’s anytime Fitness will $50 per patient from now until February 10 is the deadline to choose, cooking demonstrations, full provide body-fat analysis. March 31. so enroll in MCNA Dental now. And get ready to smile. continued from Page 1 SUCCESS, Visit mcnatx.net for more information. The chamber’s Quest For hancement of Dallas’ african $600.00 and a corporate table Success luncheon draws an american community. a spe- of eight (8) is $1,000. Spon- estimated 1,000 attendees an- cial video presentation featur- sorship and advertising op- nually and celebrates black ing the 2012 Quest for Suc- portunities are still available. entrepreneurship in the Dal- cess honorees will also be Seats are limited! For addi- las/Fort worth metroplex by presented during the lunch- tional information or tickets, honoring successful african- eon. please contact ermy hearns CALL 1 800 964 2777 (FOR MEDICAID) american business owners Tickets for the luncheon at the DBCC office at (214) OR 1 877 543 7669 (FOR CHIP) TO ENROLL. who also make significant are $60.00 each, a small busi- 421-5200 or log on to contributions to the civic en- ness table of eight (8) is www.dbcc.org. Walmart is a registered trademark of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. MCNA is not related to Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. 4 | January 26 - February 1, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette www.NorthDallasGazette.com Community News Ninth Annual Facing Family Violence Conference Many american men Tops are accepted, but there For too many individu- tion about current issues in- Detective Shelia Green and women veterans are is a great need for men’s als and children in Collin cluding the role of technol- • "Trekking Through homeless and need warm and women’s bottoms, County and throughout ogy in family violence, bul- Tech: Victims Services clothing for the winter. The gloves, knitted or winter Texas, domestic violence is lying and harassment, and Policies” by Molly Voyles Carrollton Senior Center is hats, socks, new or gently a daily occurrence. The dynamics in family vio- and Joy Borjes, lMSw collecting “Sweats for used coats, and women’s Collin County Council on lence relationships. Contin- • "Understanding the homeless Vets” through the sports bras and underwear Family Violence (CCCFV) uing education credits will Dynamics of Child Sexual end of February. (larger sizes requested). is working to address this be available for profes- abuse and Domestic Vio- Items needed include Drop off all items at the crisis head-on by sponsor- sional disciplines. lence for non-mental new sweats (larger sizes and Carrollton Senior Center For more information, call ing the ninth annual Fac- Speakers include na- health Professionals” by darker colors preferred). (1720 Keller Springs road). 972-466-4854. ing Family Violence Con- tional, state-wide, regional wynne Shaw ference January 26th and and local experts and the • "Beyond the obvious: 27th at the Collin College two-day conference will Investigating for Power and Spring Creek Campus liv- present personal perspec- Control,” Victim and offi- ing legends Conference tives, professional expertise cer Safety” and “Through Center, 2800 e. Spring and the intervention models My eyes” by lieutenant aCe Cash express, a provided and designed by experiencing homelessness Creek Parkway, Plano, for law enforcement and Mark wynn leading retailer of financial in Dallas have attended the 75074. treatment providers. To view the entire list of services, announced today a class and have benefited Designed for profes- Topics include: presenters and topics, as donation of $18,000 to Back from a curriculum that is tai- sionals who work in crimi- • "a Culture of Power well as download a registra- on My Feet, a nonprofit or- lored to their needs." nal justice, social services, and Control: one Family’s tion form, visit www.ccc- ganization that promotes the The Birthday Bash will healthcare and faith-based Story” by Kayte l. anton fv.org. early registration is self-sufficiency of those ex- take place on Monday, Feb- organizations, the confer- • "Predominant ag- $150 and includes continen- periencing homelessness by ruary 13, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. ence offers exceptional gressor” and “Understand- tal breakfast, lunch and con- engaging them in running as in the Marriott City Center, training opportunities as ing Dynamics of Victims, tinuing education credits for a means to build confidence, 650 north Pearl Street, Dal- well as cutting-edge educa- Batterers and Children” by professionals. strength and self-esteem. las. To learn more about the The donation will benefit the aCe Cash express," said Birthday Bash and Back on organization's annual Birth- anne Mahlum, Back on My My Feet Dallas-Fort worth, Slack & Davis, L.L.P. donate $15,000 day Bash. Feet Founder and Ceo. please visit www.backon- for legal services to the poor aCe Cash express has "More than 58 individuals myfeet.org. on January 19, ladd access to Justice Cam- it reach new heights in the worked closely with Back on Sanger, Managing Partner paign benefiting the Dallas history of the campaign. My Feet participants, teach- of the Dallas office of Volunteer attorney Pro- ing financial literacy basics. Come learn with us! Mr. Sanger and Ms. Slack & Davis, l.l.P., and gram. aCe developed a special- Sweeney, representing Holy Family School Paula Sweeney, of Coun- The firm’s donation ized curriculum--aCe Fi- Slack & Davis’ Dallas of- Preschool & Transitional Kindergarten sel, announced a gift of pushed the campaign over nancial Fitness--and through fice, are “glad to help this $15,000 to the Dallas Bar the dedication of employee the $750,000 goal, helping association’s 2012 equal See DONATe, Page 11 volunteers has taught key money management princi- ples since February 2011. "aCe Cash express is proud to support Back on 500 Throckmorton McKinney, TX 75069 My Feet's Birthday Bash," Contact us at 972-562-5476 or www.fhsmckinney.org said aCe President and Ceo Jay Shipowitz. "The results of the Back on My Feet Program this year vali- date our investment in the aCe Financial Fitness Pro- gram." The generous donation was made possible through the aCe Community Fund, aCe's corporate giving pro- gram that focuses on chil- dren, education and financial literacy and will be used to support the Back on My Feet program. The Back on My Feet program teaches critical life skills-including disci- pline, financial management and goal setting-to individu- als experiencing homeless- ness. "we are thrilled to see the changes in our Members' lives after they participate in the financial literacy courses January 26 - February 1, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 5 Education www.NorthDallasGazette.com Empower American Children brings the Blues SchoolHouse to Nimitz High School empower american gram. The shared efforts of roots in african musical these type of special pro- Program is a unique inter- the social, spiritual and Children (eaC), a non- annissa Macon the Vice traditions to contemporary grams to promote creativ- active program presented artistic legacy of the blues. profit organization work- Principal and her team of music, including jazz, ity, critical thinking, and by the International house The presentation inspires ing to inspire youths in very dedicated teachers r&B, rock and roll, soul, communication skills to of Blues Foundation kids to consider the role of Dallas to follow their working together. Stu- funk and rap. our under-resourced (IhoBF) designed to fos- both individuals and move- dreams, supported students dents witnessed a live, in- “with all the recent ed- youths,” stated Candace ter multi-cultural aware- ments in bringing about so- from Irving ISD’s nimitz teractive musical presenta- ucation budget cuts for arts henry, the founder of em- ness and promote racial cial transformation and high School to attend the tion at the Dallas house of and music, empower power american Children. harmony through educa- musical innovation. Blues Schoolhouse pro- Blues on the blues from its american Children brings The Blues Schoolhouse tional outreach focusing on School Choice Week in Texas ‘Migration Matters’ series to launches with statewide events examine complex border issues Texas will celebrate comprising the largest ed- dren, teachers, and com- U.S.-Mexico border tics, humanitarian efforts, the Common reading ex- national School Choice ucation reform celebra- munity leaders will gather issue discussions stir pow- art and literature. all perience for SMU stu- week with ten events tion in american history. to celebrate school choice erful emotions often fueled events will be free and dents, most of whom will planned across the state, Tens of thousands of where it exists and is by stereotypes and misin- open to the community. be graduating this year. designed to highlight the americans are expected working—but also to de- formation. SMU’s “Migra- author luis Urrea, “we want this to be a need for enhanced educa- to participate. mand better educational tion Matters: an Interdisci- Pulitzer-prize winning fi- sustained discussion for tional options for chil- School choice sup- options for the of children plinary Program on Immi- nalist for The Devil’s our students, not just for dren. porters believe that Texas who are trapped in gration at the U.S.-Mexico highway, kicks off the se- these next four months, but Texas is one of the leaders should do even schools that do not work Border” aims to change ries Jan. 26 with a discus- one that will continue to states holding the highest more to improve student for them,” said andrew that. sion of his border-related influence their intellectual number of national achievement and attain- Campanella, vice presi- The seven-part series, writing and reportage. identities beyond their School Choice week ment by expanding access dent of public affairs for running Jan. 26–april 26, Four years ago, The SMU years,” says Jayson (January 22-28, 2012) to improved public national School Choice will feature compelling Devil’s highway — the Gonzales Sae-Saue, an events. nationwide, schools, public charter week. and knowledgeable artists, true, gut-wrenching ac- SMU english professor nearly 400 events are schools, private schools, For more information, educators, faith leaders and count of the deadly jour- who specializes in Chi- being organized by hun- virtual education, and or to find an event near law enforcement insiders ney of 26 men attempting cano/a literature and “Mi- dreds of organizations; homeschooling. you, visit www.School- to share the latest informa- to cross the Mexican bor- gration Matters” coordina- the events will be held “In Texas and across Choiceweek.com and tion on border-related mi- der into the desert of tor. literature can be a each of the 50 states, the country, parents, chil- click on “events.” gration trends, crime, poli- southern arizona — was See MATTeRS, Page 13 Uplift Education’s Peak Preparatory named as finalist for the 2012 National Excellence in Urban Education Awards Uplift education, the largest graduates have been accepted to students and parents while 10 to 15 award winners in and climate. Great urban cused, and engaging. Teachers charter school network in north college. maintaining the highest expecta- March. The finalists will com- schools offer challenging, rigor- present content in ways that Texas, announces that Peak “These schools are among tions. The school provides a cur- pete in three divisions: elemen- ous curricula. They expect stu- make it easier for students to re- Preparatory near downtown the best urban schools in the na- riculum with the highest aca- tary (for the 16 finalists serving dents to excel, even when they late and understand. Finally, the Dallas has been named one of tion,” stated Dr. Joseph F. John- demic standards that truly pre- grades pre-kindergarten through might have difficult home situa- school climate is safe, positive, five high schools identified as son, Jr., executive Director of pare students for college. we are six); middle school (for the six tions. Furthermore, in great and supportive. School admin- finalists for the national excel- the national Center for Urban honored to have been chosen by finalist schools serving students urban schools teachers provide istrators and teachers work to- lence in Urban education School Transformation nCUST as a finalist this year.” up through grade eight); and a caliber of instruction that helps gether to establish a climate that award. (nCUST), the organization that each school finalist will re- high school (for the five finalist students learn challenging con- engages parents, supports stu- Peak Preparatory, an Uplift administers the award program. ceive a site visit from an schools serving students through tent. Instruction is clear, fo- dents, and breeds success.” education exemplary-rated “although these schools serve nCUST evaluation team of re- grade 12). each winning school school, opened its doors in 2005 low-income communities with searchers and practitioners the will receive $2,500 and will be and is home to more than 900 an array of challenges, every fi- week of January 23rd. accord- featured at the national excel- scholars in grades K-12. Peak nalist boasts achievement results ing to Dr. lynne Perez, nCUST lence in Urban education Sym- Preparatory was ranked #11 in that exceed state averages for all associate Director, “we recog- posium to be held in San Diego, the washington Post’s high students.” nize schools that are great for Ca, May 23-25, 2012. School Challenge last year, and Uplift Peak Preparatory’s every group of students served. when asked about the key its alumni include two Dell Senior Director Teresa Khirallah our focus is all about results: factors that are common across Scholars and one Gates Millen- remarked, “Peak Preparatory is are all students learning?” all high-performing schools, Dr. nium Scholar. In addition, focused on nurturing strong re- after the site visits are com- Johnson is emphatic, “It’s all 100% of Peak Preparatory’s lationships between teachers, pleted, nCUST will announce about curriculum, instruction,
COURT, continued from Page 3 view underway in DC, so we however, the DC legal pro- court. single Texas child.” should expect that new maps ceedings are underway, and according to angle, assuming the San anto- will be ordered over the next a decision is expected by “The Texas republican lead- nio court waits for a decision several weeks.” mid-February. while no one ership has squandered mil- from the DC court, a hearing at the time the interim can predict precisely, it is lions in Texas taxpayer funds on remedial plans to be used maps were drawn, Section 5 likely that the San antonio in a legal effort designed to for 2012 will be held in San review by the District Court court will wait for the Sec- weaken latino and african antonio. The San antonio in washington, DC was in tion 5 review to be com- american voting strength in court will then order new the very early stages, and the pleted and then draw new Texas. They would rather maps that comply with the primary date for the 2012 district boundaries correct- spend millions to attack Tex- US Voting rights act and Texas primary elections was ing any Voting rights act vi- ans’ voting rights than create the US Constitution. rapidly approaching. now, olations identified by the DC a single new job or educate a
6 | January 26 - February 1, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette www.NorthDallasGazette.comArts & Entertainment Community Spotlight Fifth grader wins Suzie Oelschlegel named DISD’s MLK competition National Coach of the Year Kofi wadie Forson, a luther King Jr.'s message The national Federa- community service, fifth-grader at william l. of hope for the world would tion of State high School involvement in other Cabell elementary School, be today. associations (nFhS) has school activities, and was named the winner of The other finalists were named Macarthur high involvement in her the 2012 Gardere MlK Jr. Breyelle Gooden, robert l. School girls head basket- profession at local, ball coach, Suzie state, and national oratory Competition held at Thornton elementary oelschlegel, the 2011 levels. the Majestic Theater in School; harper Jones, nFhS Coaches associa- a commemora- downtown Dallas. Charles rice learning Cen- tion national Coach of the tive pla-que will be George rivera, a fourth- ter; Tawfiq Mohammad, year in the sport of Girls given to the state’s grader at Urban Park ele- william lipscomb elemen- Basketball. high school athletic mentary School, placed sec- tary School; Marcel oelschlegel coached association to be pre- ond; Michael Jones, a fifth- williams, ronald e. Mc- the lady Cardinals to the sented to Coach o. at grader at louise wolff nair elementary School; state championship last a later date. The Irv- Kahn elementary School, and Jacob wizeman, harry year. other criteria went ing ISD will also be Kofi Wadie Forson placed third. Students at the C. withers elementary into the selection process recognizing Coach 19 participating Dallas ISD wrote their answers to the School. for this award including, oelschlegel some- schools researched and question of what Dr. Martin career coaching record, time this spring. Suzie Oelschlegel Former NFL players help tackle diabetes at Methodist Charlton Medical Center Event C h i c a g o NFL Tackles Diabetes rentie and new york Gi- struggles and strategies Bears’ Caesar event held at ants’ Bobby Brooks, re- for successfully living Rentie and New Methodist Charlton cently spoke at the nFl with diabetes. For more York Giants’ Medical Center. Tackles Diabetes event, information about the Di- Bobby Brooks co-sponsored by the pro- abetes Self-Management present Ola Cole- Two former nFl gram and the Methodist Program, visit www. man with a signed players who attended the health System wound Methodist-healthSys- football as her Methodist Diabetes Self- Care and hyperbaric tem.org/Diabetes or call prize for winning Management Program, Center. The former foot- 214-947-7262. the drawing at the Chicago Bears’ Caesar ball players shared their Meals on Wheels New Irving High School Head needs volunteer Football Coach – De La Torre drivers in Dallas on Monday, January 23, from Irving high School in the Irving ISD Board of 1993 where he played defen- Trustees approved the hiring of sive tackle. he earned a Bach- aaron De la Torre as the new elor of Science degree from head football coach of the Irv- SFa in 1997 and went on to ing high School Tigers. play for the Pittsburgh Steel- De la Torre has been an ers, Dallas Cowboys and nFl assistant coach at Denton ryan europe’s Scottish Claymores. for the past three years. he Stephen F. austin State Uni- his official start date at had previously been an assis- versity from 2006-2009. Irving high School was Thurs- tant coach at his alma mater, De la Torre graduated day, January 26. Volunteers are needed in Dallas to deliver Meals on Wheels to the homebound frail eld- The First Annual Relay For Life at erly, sick, and disabled. The Visiting nurse associ- Sea Hits the High Seas this October ation needs volunteers to de- Banner Travel llC & the ensenada. onboard you will turing keynote speakers, hope liver a Meals on wheels route american Cancer Society have be treated to freshly-prepared Gala, a mini-relay and lumi- once a month in Dallas. announced their first annual cuisine and a range of relaxing naria Ceremony around the Meals on wheels volun- relay For life at Sea, october and rejuvenating diversions, track, plus more. attendance teer training will take place 6-13, 2012. They invite guests from the lotus Spa to fabulous to any of the events is not February 2 from 10:30 a.m. to to join them for a leisurely entertainment options and mandatory. 11:30 a.m. at the Visiting seven day cruise along the more. entertainment while on- nurse association’s headquar- California coast roundtrip The relay For life at sea board includes a golf simula- ters on 1440 w. Mockingbird from los angeles onboard the will bring the american Can- tor or nine-hole putting green, lane in Dallas. incredible Sapphire Princess. cer Society’s popular relay ping pong, shuffle board, jog- The training will be held Indulge in wine tasting in For life event to the high seas ging track, basketball court, again on February 16 at the Santa Barbara, visit infamous to foster awareness and to volleyball court and much same time and location. Vol- alcatraz Prison in San Fran- raise money for cancer re- more. you will enjoy swim- unteer training is also available cisco, take a stroll through the search. a portion of the cabin ming in one of many pools, by appointment. picturesque town of avalon on sales from the event will be poolside movies under the For additional information Catalina Island, have a great donated to the american Can- stars, or just relaxing in your call 214-689-2210 or go online time at Seaworld in San Diego cer Society. onboard events room with Princesses 24/7 at www.vnatexas.org. and enjoy a scenic spin around will include an assembly fea- room service menu. January 26 - February 1, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 7 Community Calendar Visit www.NorthDallasGazette.com and click on Community Calendar for more events! Ongoing Through January 28 Info: hellen.fissihaie5@ table as you enjoy tropical and 12th Annual Purchasing February 19 every two weeks on Monday The Lady: An exhibition in- gmail.com cultural themed activities. ad- and HUB Connection 1:30 African American Read-In the Plano City Council holds spired by the myth of the mission is $8/adults, $6/se- to 4:30 p.m. at the Teacher at the Carrollton Public li- its City Council Meeting at lady of white rock. The sev- January 27 – April 29 niors and $4/children ages 3- retirement System of Texas brary at Josey ranch lake 11. Info: http://texasdiscov- located at 1000 red river the Plano Municipal Center, enteen local artists featured in Texas Discovery Gardens’ (1700 Keller Springs) and of- erygardens.org/events_and_cl Street in austin Council Chambers, 1520 K this show found the story and gallery space unveils a new fered free to the public; call asses.php and at 214-428- avenue, Plano, from 7pm – its mystifying protagonist ex- exhibition, “Echoes of Re- 972-466-4800. 7476 x 343. 9:30pm. Free and open to tremely appealing and created membered Gardens,” by February 9 the public. Info: planotx.org. paintings, photographs, and Dallas artist Susan lecky; ad- “The Route of Death: Mi- Arts-N-Lyrics Festival of mixed media small-scale mission applies. $8/adults, January 29 grants, Massacres and Car- Plays at the Plaza Theatre in harwood 609, 609 harwood works of art for display in this $6/ages 60+, and $4/ages 3 to Visit the Carrollton Public li- tels” will feature a screening Garland at 4 p.m. Tickets: Street, Dallas, hasSalsa Night exhibition at the Bath house 11. Free for members or on brary at hebron & Josey of Una ruta nada Santa, will www.artsnlyrics.com or at the every Thursday night starting Cultural Center Tuesdays (butterfly house ad- (4220 n. Josey lane) at 3 p.m. feature Moises Gomez, its di- door. online: $17.50 Door: at 9:30pm. Info: harwood mission regular price). to see Carrollton Sun Ray rector, hector hugo Jimenez, $20. 609jazz.com or 214-740- Through February 6 Chinese School Youth Or- and SMU assistant Chief of 0609. lewisville Independent January 26 ganization and the newman Police Jim walters, who February 22 Smith high School Chinese worked on the case as direc- School District students will Garland Mayor ronald e. Hand In Hand is a program Class lead a variety of free ac- tor of the U.S. Department of Be Fit Frisco presents weekly have a Dr. Martin Luther Jones will host his monthly designed for adults to enjoy tivities celebrating the Chi- Justice’s Southern Border Ini- Fitness in the Square ses- King, Jr. art exhibit on dis- "Mayor's evening In" event with their preschooler. each nese culture. Info: cityofcar- tiative. 7–9 p.m., SMU Mc- sions Thursday evenings play at the Medical Center of from 5 to 7 p.m. The Mayor week enjoy stories, music, ac- rollton.com or 972-466-4800. Cord auditorium, 306 Dallas 6:30pm – 7:30pm at Simpson lewisville Grand Theater lo- hosts "Evening In" events to tivities and c… Dallas Mu- hall Plaza in front of City hall, cated at 100 n. Charles St. broaden his accessibility to the seum of natural history. 214- 6101 Frisco Square Blvd, The works of art were part of citizens of Garland. This January 27-29 428-5555 Frisco. Free. Info: frisco- the district’s annual Dr. Mar- month's event will be held at ZestFest 2012brings together February 11 texas. gov. tin luther King, Jr. art and the Mayor'sffice, o200 north the spiciest exhibitors and Plano Symphony Orches- essay Contest. DFW Writers Workshop Fifth Street. It is necessary to products from around the tra’s 2012 Valentine Gala For over 30 years, members The Dallas Museum of art, schedule an appointment. For country at the Irving Conven- with Limelight , an emerald have met to read and critique 1717 harwood Street, Dallas, Through February 11 more information , call 972- tion Center at las Colinas, City band and with guest ap- each others work. 817-685- hosts Jazz in the Atrium “Death By Chocolate” by 205-2471 or email edat- 500 w las Colinas Blvd., Irv- pearance by Broadway star 1649 every Thursday 6pm – 8pm. Garland Civic Theatre’s [email protected]. ing James Moye. Silent and live Performance included with Granville arts Center Info: auctions items include a gour- “Barbed-Wire Art, Border general admission $10 and www.GarlandCivicTheatre.or Irving ISD Technology February 4 met dinner for 20, hand- crafted jewelry, and much Myths and Immigration Vi- under. Info: dallasmuseumo- g or call 972-485-8884 Media Fair is scheduled for Royal Comedy Tour featur- more at 6 p.m. at Marriott at olence” with Maria herrera- fart. org or 214-922-1200. 6-7:30 p.m. at Singley acad- ing Sommore, arnez J, earth- legacy Town Center in the Sobek, professor of Chi- Through April 2 emy. entries include media quake, Mark Curry, and Tony Trinity Ballroom, 7120 Dallas cana/o and border studies at harwood 609, 609 harwood projects from students in early rock on tap for the Verizon Intermediate Sign Lan- Parkway, Plano. Info: 972- the Univ. of California Santa Street, Dallas, hosts an All childhood through twelfth Theatre. www.ticketmaster. guage Classes will be offered 473-7262 or www.planosym- Barbara; Josiah heyman, an- You Can Eat Sunday grades as well as IISD staff. com. on Monday nights from 5:30- phony.org, tickets are $130.00 thropology prof at the Uni- Brunch with Smooth Jazz 6:45 p.m., in the Britain li- per person. versity of Texas el Paso, and Sounds of Majik Touch brary, 631 edmondson. “Outlaws and Saints: An Advanced Real Estate Tech- roberto Villalon, sociology every Sunday at 11am. Info: Classes are free to families of Evening with New York niques a full day workshop at prof at St. John’s College of February 13 harwood609 jazz.com or 214- deaf students, $10 for district Times Best-Selling Author Marriott residence Inn, 7642 liberal arts and Sciences. 740-0609. employees and $20 for all Luis Urrea.” will discuss the lBJ Freeway (at Coit road), Family Fun Night at the li- 5:30–7:30 p.m., SMU Mc- others. For more information, writing and reporting in The Dallas from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 brary at Josey ranch lake li- Cord auditorium, 306 Dallas want to become a better pub- call 972-600-3821 Devil’s highway, The hum- p.m. early registration - brary (1700 Keller Springs) hall lic speaker? Toastmasters In- mingbird’s Daughter, Into the thru Jan. 31 (11:30 pm) - $ from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Families are invited to participate in a ternational has helped people January 26 Beautiful north, and his most 175 or advance registration - February 25 recent book, The Queen of free night of games and crafts. for decades in a mutually sup- Barbara Petsel is the guest after Jan. 31 & at the door* - $ Fine Arts Chamber Players’ america 6:30–8:30 p.m., Info: 972-466-4800r cityof- o portive, positive, and fun en- speaker at the bereavement 225. https:// www.wepay.com/ Free Bancroft Family Con- SMU McCord auditorium, carrollton.com/library. vironment. See what it isike l luncheon hosted by the Visit- events/87339 cert at the Dallas Museum of 306 Dallas hall for Free!!! Mtgs are every ing nurse association from art at 3 p.m. at 1717 north Monday at 5:45 p.m. Info: noon to 1 p.m. at the Church February 7 February 17 harwood, Dallas. 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8 | January 26 - February 1, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette www.NorthDallasGazette.com Cover Story Is It Because I’m Hip Hop?
By rUSSell What did i do to earn the like these respected busi- asking how we can do more customer’s cash doesn’t or are considering some form SIMMonS title of “celebrity endorser? nessmen, I manage my busi- for our customers, for less. cover even a fraction of these of minimum balance require- richard Branson endlessly ness for the benefit of my That’s right, more for less -- costs. Interest income is de- ment, fees and restrictions on In recent weeks, cover- and lovingly promotes his customers, never veering not less for less. I strive to be clining with record low inter- whom they serve. rushCard, age of prepaid debit cards airline’s cell phones, cable from my company’s long- the iPhone of this business – est rates while costs are in- as a core value, accepts launched by Suze orman and channels and spaceships, as range mission. at rushCard simply the best, at a price that creasing, so much so that everyone. lil wayne has repeatedly he once did his retail and the mission, or more appro- our customers believe is fair. banks are continuing to move My experience in the fi- portrayed me as a “celebrity music empires; is he a priately the “big hairy auda- we invest substantial por- away from serving rushCard nancial arena is supple- endorser.” Some of cious goal,” is to help tions of the fees we collect customers. Jamie Dimon, the mented by my work with these stories have gone my customers achieve into a vast array of technolo- Chairman of JP Morgan more than 70 financial liter- so far as to depict my their financial well- gies to service and protect Chase, unveiled that it costs acy summits mostly over the rushCard business in being with a powerful our customers, as well as ex- Chase $350 per year to serve past seven years through the the same light as the ill- range of tools and tensive r&D. we’re con- the average checking cus- hip hop Summit action net- fated Kardasian Kard. services offered at a stantly rolling out benefits tomer. not surprisingly, work. I didn’t just participate The truth is, eight years fair price. and features that advance our Chase and others are raising in those summits, I organized ago I invested millions I demand constant customers along the road to fees and imposing monthly and co-funded them. 50 of dollars, putting my improvements in every financial well-being. In 2011 minimums. Some banks re- Cent, eminem, lil wayne reputation on the line to aspect of my company, we introduced a range of new quire customers to maintain and even Suze orman are just found Unirush llC. investing millions tools and services. These in- average balances of as much a few names who contributed with the issuance of the each year in innova- clude: mobile applications; as $5,000 per month in order their celebrity cache, energy first rushCard, I created tive new benefits and early access (up to two days) to avoid paying monthly and time to the cause. (But i the first Prepaid Debit features. Just like to customer funds for those maintenance fees. The aver- would never denigrate their Card account, requiring Branson and Zucker- who direct-deposit their pay- age rushCard customer, if contributions by referring to no linkages whatsoever berg, I created prod- checks; and rushGoals fortunate enough to live near them merely as “celebrity en- to a consumer checking ucts that garner strong which helps customers set a bank like Chase, has far less dorsers”.) account. Today, mil- customer loyalty and and achieve their savings than $5,000 to keep in their I welcome new entrants lions of americans man- evoke genuine emo- goals, and rewards them with account every month. Bank into an industry which, like age their financial lives Russell Simmons tion. rushCard was rebates worth up to 4.8% of america’s chairman an- every one of my businesses, with the assistance of the first prepaid card to when they set no one took prepaid debit cards issued by “celebrity endorser”? how offer features such as budget- aside $500 or s e r i o u s l y Unirush and our competi- about Mark Zuckerberg, the ing and saving tools, mobile more in a rush- when I got tors. “celebrity endorser” of Face- phone apps, and the choice of Card sub-account. started. I wel- I created this industry be- book? Success certainly a “pay as you go” or monthly on the subject come them cause my customers had been breeds celebrity, as it has for fee plan. rushCard was also of fees, we con- and celebrate left behind by the banking in- Branson and Zuckerberg. yet among the first to offer card- stantly examine their belief in dustry. These hard-working neither of these astute busi- to-card transfers (an econom- our fees to ensure a real alterna- americans had been left to nessmen is categorized as a ical alternative to standard that we deliver tive to banks fend for themselves, manag- celebrity endorser. I submit money transfer products). fair value to our even though ing their lives largely with this is because each is an in- Some of these features are customers for the they lack the cash in an increasingly cash- novator and a creator, having now industry standards, but money. needless years of expe- less society, accessing their taken thousands of risks and I’m proud that rushCard to say, we’d like to rience, knowl- money from people sitting enduring the pitfalls that trail- spent the time, money and charge less – and we’re going nounced that Bofa is focus- edge of customers’ financial behind bulletproof glass win- blazers brazenly face. Just as energy to provide them to our to try to use our size and ing on their top 20 percent of preferences and spending dows at check-cashing scale to lower our banking customers and, just habits, and branding insights stores charging high fees over time. But this week, it was rumored needed to be truly laser-fo- fees. The process was "i created this industry because my customers let’s be clear, serving that Bofa will be exiting cused on customer needs. downright awful, re- had been left behind by the banking industry. our customers is ex- some consumer markets. when they get there, I will quiring long waits in pensive. There’s a By no means do I feel have already taken rush- line, oftentimes with These hard-working Americans had been left to cost to setting up cus- that the banks are bad. The Card’s innovation to the next children in tow, just for fend for themselves, managing their lives largely tomer accounts, pro- reality is that their cost struc- level. the privilege of cashing with cash in an increasingly cash- less society, cessing their charges, tures and expensive branch But please don’t call me a check or paying one’s running these charges networks, especially for the a “celebrity endorser.” bills. Prepaid debit accessing their money from people sitting behind over the Visa net- big banks, are simply too ex- Russell Simmons is cards put our cus- bulletproof glass windows at check-cashing work, protecting pensive for them to serve the Chairman of Rush Communi- tomers back into the stores charging high fees." against fraud, insur- inner cities across america. cations, Chairman and american mainstream, ing customer funds Community banks and credit Founder of RushCard, eliminating the indig- russell Simmons via the FDIC, offer- unions -- frequently cited as Founder of GlobalGrind. nity and dangers of car- ing a world-class offering “free checking ac- com and Author of Super rying cash while providing a I did when I created an in- customers first. Since when website (www.rushCard. counts” -- acknowledge that Rich, a best-selling book on smarter, carefully considered dustry with an uncertain busi- do celebrity endorsers do com), and operating 24/7 they cannot profitably service how to achieve mental and alternative to banks and ness model and no path to this? customer service. most rushCard customers. spiritual richness. check cashers. earning a reasonable return. each morning I wake up Income from holding our This is why many either have January 26 - February 1, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 9 Arts & Entertainment www.NorthDallasGazette.comCar Review NDG Gossip: Aretha says nevermind “WinterBlast” brings ice and a and Deion says get out of here chance of snow to McKinney By Tonya whITaKer william wilkerson attend there were a number of NDG STaFF wrITer the BeT honors 2012 Pre- things that had not been Free skating event at Dr Pepper StarCenter McKinney at Craig Ranch honors dinner at the Corco- thought through thor- The McKinney Parks, ice skating exhibi- Queen of Soul Calls Off ran Gallery of art on Jan. oughly.” That’s right, girl; recreation and open Space tions, have fun the Wedding 13, 2012 in washington, you better “Think”! Department is partnering with playing games on aretha Franklin and DC. Just after new year’s the Dr Pepper StarCenter the ice, build a not even one month eve, aretha announced that McKinney at Craig ranch for snowman, or enjoy after the announcement, she would be marrying a second year to present win- arts and crafts. aretha Franklin has can- wilkerson and hinted that terBlast. The free event pro- Vendors will pro- celled her upcoming nup- the couple might tie the motes the start of a healthy vide educational tials to marry long -time knot in a lavish Summer year for all McKinney resi- and safety aware- friend willie wilkerson. wedding in the hamptons, dents. ness information. The Queen of Soul issued a Miami, or long Island. The winterBlast will be held skate from noon to 2 p.m., This event is free to the statement through her rep- diva also expressed that she Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Dr visit vendor booths and enjoy public and open to all ages. resentative Monday. "will was considering getting fit- Pepper StarCenter McKinney many of the other exciting For more questions about and I have decided we were from noon to 4 p.m. Families recreation activities offered winterBlast, call 972-547- Aretha Franklin & William Wilkerson moving a little too fast, and See AReTHA, Page 12 are invited to come out and ice throughout the event. watch 7491. DCT's If You Give A Mouse is a winner By laTrISha perfect this scene, Karl the play to life for the audi- physical comedy to new MCDUFFIe Schaeffer worked for sev- ence. randel wright once heights. eral months with eighth- again shows his talent for The production of if what happens when generation circus per- bringing children’s litera- you Give a Mouse a you give a mouse a cookie? former Fanny Kerwich, ture alive with set design Cookie, will run through It turns out a wild circus of founder of the Dallas-based and video projections that February 26 at the Dallas a good time! lone Star Circus. bring the Big Top to the Children’s Theater’s rose- Dallas Children’s The- The production team stage. Marco Salinas also wood Center for Family ater (DCT) presents for the members make great con- sings with his sound de- arts which is located at second time If you Give a tributions to the success of sign. The music is the per- 5938 Skillman, Dallas. Mouse a Cookie by laura the play. other production fect mix of whimsy and Ticket prices range from numeroff and directed by team members also bring vaudeville and it manages $12 - $24 and are available nancy Schaeffer. The pop- to propel Karl Schaeffer’s online at www. dct.org. ular book is one of my daughter Madison’s fa- A Terrible Thing Happens vorite books. So, when she When You Don't Advertise...... saw that the DCT was pre- senting the book on stage; she was on a mission. She Nothing!!!! even recruited her twin sis- North Dallas Gazette presents...... ter, Kendall on her efforts, “Mommy, if I clean my "Advertising and Public Relations room, make the honor roll, and give you a back mas- Campaign Package" sage can I go?” So, of course I gave in. Design Specifically for Small Businesses The play opens with a It's our "Gold Package"... young boy left home alone that will get those profits to enjoy his favorite comic moving in the right direc- book, Jungle Man, played tions!!! by Scott Zenreich (How i • Enhanced Community Became a Pirate). he shares a cookie with a pre- relations and visibility cocious little mouse (Karl • Editorial Support (bio or Schaeffer) and the fun be- article publish on your gins. business) Much like the circus, • 6 consecutive weekly there is so much going on print ad insertions in this energetic produc- (ad size:2c X 4" ) tion. Some wonderful mo- ments include dancing with Cost/Investment? the glove and a nod to the Call our sales office today to find out. famous “mirror” scene by We have Adverting packages for the kings of shtick, the entrepreneurs starting as low as Marx Brothers. 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www.NorthDallasGazette.com Sports/Business Opportunities Texas unemployment down Hispanic Contractors Association Texas’ seasonally ad- lowest since July 2009. our seeking work in Texas find hosting awards breakfast justed unemployment rate state’s unemployment rate good jobs to provide for The regional hispanic The event will be chaired by have imagined that the group fell to 7.8 percent in De- remains below the national themselves and their fami- Contractors association will be Chris escobedo from the would now not only boast that cember, down from 8.1 per- unemployment rate of 8.5 lies.” celebrating its 5th annual Phillips May Corporation. membership has grown to well cent in november and percent.” employment in Finan- rhCa Pillars awards Breakfast, The organization was past 1,200, but that it is the only down from 8.3 percent in The leisure and hospi- cial activities expanded by Thursday, February from 7:30 founded over 16 years ago by a contractor association in the December 2010. The Texas tality industry added 4,100 2,100 jobs in December, to- a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at omni Dallas small group of contractors with a country to house the first "Con- Civilian labor Force grew jobs in December, totaling taling 18,000 jobs added hotel. Project of the year, en- dream of forming an association tractor Business Center (CBC). by more than 17,000 indi- 41,200 jobs added over the over the year for a 2.9 per- trepreneur of the year, Corpora- to help small contractors much More information about the or- viduals in December, and year. This resulted in a ro- cent annual job growth tion of the year, and Public en- like themselves. That small ganization and the event can be now stands at more than bust annual growth rate of rate—the highest for that tity of the year will be presented. group of contractors could not found at www.regionalhca. org . 12.3 million Texans. 4.0 percent. Growth in the industry since March 2007. Texas added 20,200 Manufacturing industry Professional and Business nonfarm jobs in December continued as this industry Services employment ex- NTTA Vendor Outreach for a total of 204,500 jobs added 2,200 jobs in Decem- panded by 1,600 jobs in De- The north Texas Tollway p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Martin future projects, how to do busi- added over the year. Private ber for a total of 25,200 jobs cember and added 53,100 authority (nTTa) invites mi- luther King, Jr recreation Cen- ness with nTTa, and how to be- employers in Texas added over the year for an annual jobs over the year. having nority and woman-owned busi- ter located at 1300 wilson Street come M/wBe and DBe-certi- 10,100 jobs in December growth rate of 3.1 percent. added jobs in nine of the nesses to its Vendor "open for in Denton, Texas. In partnership fied. for a total of 260,000 pri- The Mining and logging past 12 months, the annual Business" outreach Symposium with the Denton Chambers of you may also visit vate sector jobs added over industry expanded by 2,000 job growth rate for Profes- in Denton County. The vendor Commerce, the symposium will http://www.nTTa.org/abou- the year. Texas has experi- jobs over the month, total- sional and Business Serv- forum is scheduled for Tuesday, provide valuable information tUs/who/VendoroutreachSym- enced positive annual job ing 40,700 jobs gained over ices in December was 4.1 February 28, 2012 from 4:00 about contract opportunities on posium.html growth for the last 20 con- the year. large employment percent. secutive months with an- gains in Mining and log- “eight of the 11 major nual growth rates at or ging have resulted in this industries in Texas added above 2.0 percent for the industry’s annual growth jobs in December, and last seven months. rate ranking highest among that’s good news for job “Texas continues to see all of the major industries at seekers,” said TwC Com- signs of improvement in the 18.7 percent. missioner representing the labor market,” said Texas “I am encouraged to see Public andres alcantar. workforce Commission our state’s unemployment “we encourage those look- (TwC) Chairman Tom rate continuing to drop,” ing for work to utilize Pauken. “Texas’ unemploy- said TwC Commissioner TwC’s services and re- ment rate has decreased for representing labor ronny sources, such as the state’s the third consecutive Congleton. “TwC and our online job database work- month, and now stands at local workforce boards InTexas.com.” 7.8 percent, which is the stand ready to help those
DONATE, continued from Page 5 important program and joint initiative of the Dal- teers. each year, DVaP continue the firm’s tradi- las Bar association and provides free legal assis- tion of serving the com- legal aid of northwest tance to approximately munity.” Texas. recognized by the 3,475 families in Dallas “Many thanks to american Bar association County. Slack & Davis for their for its exemplary services, For more information generosity and for the ex- DVaP conducts neighbor- about the Dallas Volunteer ample which it sets,” said hood clinics each month attorney Program, or the Paul K. Stafford, Presi- at four community loca- equal access to Justice dent of the Dallas Bar as- tions, and provides a spe- Campaign, contact alicia sociation. “Their contribu- cialty clinic to assist the hernandez, Director of tion will help serve the elderly with wills and the Dallas Volunteer at- legal needs of the less for- other needs. DVaP re- torney Program, at aher- tunate in our community.” cruits and trains volunteer nandez@ dallasbar.org or The Dallas Volunteer attorneys, and provides (214) 220-7499. attorney Program is a staff support to the volun-
SIMONS, continued from Page 2 captain hired by United Force, he was an instructor ond largest with 702 air- airlines. he retired from pilot and an evaluator pilot craft. Its largest hub is United in 1996 after career at the Combat Training George Bush Interconti- of more than 30 years. School. In 1989, United nental airport in houston, Captain Simons, the airlines hired him as a TX. Captain Simons is son of an air Force vet- pilot. based in Virginia during eran, graduated in 1978 United airlines merged the week and joins his from the United States air with the former Continen- wife Judith in houston on Force academy with a tal airlines in november weekends. The couple has Bachelor of Science de- 2011 making it the largest two daughters and a gree in international af- airline in the world with grandson. fairs. while in the air 86,000 employees and sec-
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12 | January 26 - February 1, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette www.NorthDallasGazette.com Contact 972-509-9049 for Career Opportunity Advertising 12th Annual Purchasing and HUB Connection Attention Suppliers of Goods, The Teacher retirement 1000 red river Street in System of Texas (TrS) and austin. Services and Construction the Texas workforce Com- The forum is open to the Review Competitive Opportunities at mission (TwC) are hosting public free of charge. Park- www.bidsync.com their “12th annual Purchas- ing is available at the State www.garlandpurchasing.com ing and hUB Connection” Visitor’s Parking Garage on economic opportunity San Jacinto between 12th 972-205-2415 Forum (eoF). TrS and and 13th Streets (enter from TwC will each discuss either 12th or 13th Street agency needs and upcom- and exit on San Jacinto). ing opportunities. Staff Meter parking is also avail- from other state agencies able around the building. will also be present to an- The forum will have both swer questions about their educational and interactive needs. components and the oppor- The event is scheduled tunity to meet purchasing for February 7 from 1:30 – staff and key agency deci- 4:30 p.m. at the Teacher re- sion-makers. tirement System of Texas at
MATTERS, KHVN Radio is seeking a fulltime continued from Page 6 sales professional, preferably with powerful conduit to dis- Store Management Christian radio sales experience. Ap- cussing current events, Opportunities Sae-Saue says. hobby lobby is a leader plicants should be knowledgeable in “This subject isn’t in the arts & Crafts creating, managing and maintaining about so-called ‘foreign- industry with 351 stores ers’ and making distinc- located in 28 states. accounts as well as being a self-mo- tions between ‘us’ and Candidates must have tivator with excellent communication ‘them,’” he says. “It’s previous retail store skills. All interested parties should fax about understanding how management experience we imagine complex so- in one of the following: their resume to 214-331-1908 or you cial relationships that im- Supermarket chain, Craft may mail your resume to the attention The North Central Texas Council of Governments plicate everyone. It’s a chain, Mass merchant, (NCTCOG) is requesting written proposals from community issue, one that Drug chain, Building of KHVN office manager at 5787 qualified consultants to conduct a Transit Service will allow our students to supply chain South Hampton Road; Suite 285, Planning Study for Dallas/Fort Worth International learn to understand the Dallas, TX 75232. Airport (DFW Airport). The purpose of the study is broad scope of migration- Must be willing to to enhance connectivity with the region’s existing related topics in this elec- relocate. No phone calls please. and planned public transportation system to facili- tion year, and as they tate transportation to/from and within the airport. move into leadership posi- Benefits include: The study will include a review of existing routes, tions after graduation.” • All Stores Closed on KHVN/Mortenson Broadcasting is ridership, and transfer points, as well as consider- Sunday! Urrea’s work in partic- an equal opportunity employer. ation of planned rail connections at Dallas Area ular, Sae-Saue notes, • Competitive Salaries • Paid Vacations Rapid Transit (DART) Orange Line Beltline Station, “helps us make sense of • 401K Plan DART Terminal A Station, and the Fort Worth Trans- the complicated social, • Medical/Dental portation Authority (the T) Terminal B Station. DFW cultural and economic dy- • life Insurance GRAPHIC ARTIST Airport is a major employer in the North Central namics at the U.S.-Mexico • Merchandise Discount Texas region and a public transportation link is crit- border, including the • Flex Spending Plan Small Community newspaper ical for employees, employers, and the traveling chaos and confusion re- looking for a partime public. The study will include recommendations to garding the dangerous Qualified Candidates improve efficiencies, increase ridership, and rec- journey people face when who are self motivated student graphic artist. ommend operational improvements, with a focus on crossing it — and the hos- and top performers improving access for limited-income workers. This tility faced once they ar- must apply online. Prefer student (intern) that's study is funded with Federal Transit Administration rive here, if they arrive Job Access/Reverse Commute Program funds. here.” www.hobbylobby.com available on a per project basis. Must have knowledge of Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 pm, Quark and Indesign software. Central Daylight Time, on Friday, February 17, Advertising Account Manager 2012, to Michelle Bloomer, Program Manager, Needed Immediately work will be done North Central Texas Council of Governments, 616 Must be at company office. Six Flags Drive, Arlington, Texas 76011. Copies of • A good telemarketer the Request for Proposals (RFP) will be available at • Willing and able to cold call effectively • Have reliabletransportation Must be professional and http://www.nctcog.org/trans/admin/rfp by the close • Skilled in MS Wordand Excel dependable. Fax resumes to: of business on Friday, January 20, 2012. • Able to demonstrate good people skills • Able to work in Plano and surrounding areas 972-509-9058, or email to: NCTCOG encourages participation by disadvan- Interested candidates should email resume to [email protected] taged business enterprises and does not discrimi- [email protected] nate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability.
January 26 - February 1, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette | 13 Church Happenings www.NorthDallasGazette.com AVENUE F CHURCH January 29, 8:45 a.m. Dallas, TX 75229 972-437-3493 Join us at the start of an enrich- VICTORY BIBLE CHURCH OF CHRIST IN PLANO and 11 a.m. 972-241-6151 www.ndcbf.org ment weekend. Call the church INTERNATIONAL, Join us in Morning worship as www.dallasmtpisgah.org ______for details. (VBCI DALLAS) Mondays – Fridays we honor and praise God for his ______Call 972-423-8833 for aFFeCT, blessings. ROCKBRIDGE CHURCH January 29, 8 a.m. January 29 Inc. or email: NEW MOUNT ZION And 11 a.m. you are invited to a life Trans- [email protected] for February 1, 7:30 p.m. BAPTIST CHURCH January 29 Join us in our Morning worship forming Service that will change counseling services, resources you’re invited to Bible Class as Join us in Prayer with Pastor at times and stay for our Sunday your life as we praise and wor- and assistance for job readiness we study the word of God and January 29, 6:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. and stay for worship School at 10 a.m. ship God for his blessings. and training programs for indi- give him honor and praise. we have the 2012 youth Study Celebration at 10 a.m. as we 1100 Business Parkway, viduals. For couples we offer Pastor Autry Kick-off Class and teachers are honor and praise God for his February 1, 7 p.m. Suite 1007 services for marital relationships 701 E. Centennial Blvd. needed; call Sis. Donna Bolden blessings. you’re invited to our Midweek Richardson, TX 75081 and for ex-offenders we offer Richardson, TX 75081 for details and bring your chil- Service as we worship and praise ______programs for getting back into 972-991-0200 dren. February 1, 7 p.m. God. the work force. www.followpeace.org you’re invited to Bible Study Dr. Isaiah Joshua, Jr. WORD OF LIFE ______January 31, 6:30 p.m. and awana as we worship and Senior Pastor CHURCH OF January 26, 12 Noon There are reading and Math tu- praise God. 920 E. 14th Street GOD IN CHRIST Come to a “Between Jobs Sup- FELLOWSHIP toring classes for grades 1-6, call Timothy Jones, Plano, TX 75074 port Group” meeting at the Chris- CHRISTIAN for details and bring your chil- Lead Pastor 972-423-6695 Early Prayer tian works for Children, 6320 CENTER CHURCH IN dren. 21 Prestige Circle www.smbcplano.org Join us in prayer early in the lBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75240. ALLEN “The Ship” Dr. Robert Price, Sr., Allen, TX 75002 ______morning at 6 a.m. on Monday - Call 972-960-9981 to register. Senior Pastor 214-383-9993 Friday at 1-661-673-8600, Code Monday – Friday 9550 Shepherd Road www.rockbridgechurch.com THE INSPIRING BODY # 142219 and please put your January 29, 10:45 a.m. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dallas, TX 75243 ______OF CHRIST CHURCH phone on mute. Prayer will Take charge of your life and your TheShip3C’s Prayer lines for 214-341-6459 change people, things and situa- health, come for our worship those in need are 972-649-0566 www.nmzb.org SAINT MARK MBC January 29, 7:30 a.m. tions. God is moving in power- Services and stay for our Free and 972-649-0567 or they may ______IN MCKINNEY Join us as we worship, honor and ful ways in early Morning Blood Pressure Clinic. be submitted via email to: praise God’s holy name. Prayer. Brother Ramon Hodridge, [email protected] NORTH DALLAS January 28, 9 a.m. Minister COMMUNITY Join us at the Community health January 30, 7 p.m. January 31, 7:30 p.m. 1026 Avenue F January 29, 9:30 a.m. BIBLE FELLOWSHIP Fair Blood Drive hosted by our Come to Monday School as we you’re invited to our School of Plano, TX 75074 It’s Super Sunday at F3C; join us CHURCH church. Call Kimberly Simmons study the word of God and wor- The Prophets as Pastor Voss; 972-423-8833 and experience the joy of prais- for details at church. Save a life, ship and praise his name. who is also a prophet, bring the www.avefchurchofchrist.org ing and worshipping God to the January 29, 9:30 a.m. give blood. Pastor Rickie Rush word of God; and we worship ______fullest at Story elementary and 11:30 a.m. 7701 S. Westmoreland Road and praise his holy name. School, 1550 edelweiss Drive, you’re invited to join us for Sun- January 29, 9:30 a.m. Dallas, TX 75237 BIBLE WAY allen, TX. we will praise God day worship as we give God Join us in our education Min- 972-372-4262 February 2, 7:30 p.m. COMMUNITY for his blessings. praise for his blessings. istries; and stay for our worship www.ibocjoy.org Join us in our Gift Stirring night BAPTIST CHURCH Celebration at 10:45 a.m. ______as Saints of God bring God’s February 1, 7:00 p.m. January 27, 7 p.m. word and reveal their God-given January 29 you’re invited to our wednesday you’re invited to our Single Par- February 1 and 2, 7 p.m. THE NEW LIGHT CHURCH talents. Join us in Sunday School at 9:35 night live in the Joycie Turner ent Support Group. Call Pastor you’re invited to our wellness a.m.; and Sunday worship at 11 Fellowship hall on Belmont Cooper at 972-437-3493, ext 104 Ministry as we honor and praise January 29, 2012 February 12, 11 a.m. a.m. as we worship and praise Drive. also, come to our Corpo- or email him at God for his goodness. you’re invited to worship with Join us for Morning worship as God. The word of God trans- rate Prayer and our Kidz Zone [email protected] for details. Dr. Charles Wattley us on Sunday Mornings at 9:30 we honor and praise God for his forms lives. (an environment to equip chil- Senior Pastor a.m. in Sunday School and 11 goodness; and stay for the Chris- dren to grow and to show God’s January 28, 12 Noon 1308 Wilcox Street a.m. in Morning worship as we tening of little Mr. Chance Jay- February 1, 7 p.m. love.) For those in need, come to our McKinney TX 75069 celebrate, praise and worship den Jones-Thompson immedi- you’re invited to our Bible Class Dr. W. L. Stafford, Sr., Grief recovery Support Group. 972-542-6178 God. ately following Morning wor- as we study the word of God and Ed.D. Call Tera McFarland at 972-437- www.saintmarkbc.com Shaun Rabb, Senior Pastor ship. give him honor and praise. Senior Pastor 3493, ext 111 or email her at tm- ______9314 Elam Road Dr. Gregory E. Voss, Dr. Timothy Wilbert, Sr. 1550 Edelweiss Drive [email protected] for details. Dallas, TX 75217 Senior Pastor Senior Pastor In Allen for Sunday Dr. Leslie W. Smith, SHILOH MBC 214-391-3430 2765 Trinity Mills Road 4215 N. Greenview Drive Morning Worship. Senior Pastor IN PLANO newlightchurchdallas.com Building 300 Irving, TX 75062 Admin. Building Address 1010-1020 S. Sherman Street ______Carrollton, TX 75006 972-257-3766 Is 200 W. Belmont Drive Richardson, TX 75081 January 27 & 28, 7:30 p.m. 214-514-9147 www.bwcbc.com Allen, TX 75013 ______972-359-9956 www.theship3c.org DAYSTAR ______DELIVERANCE MINISTRIES MT. 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Visit helen’s house Tuesdays January 29, 10 a.m. and Fridays (exceptions are bad Join us in Sunday worship as we weather and holidays) to receive, give God excellence praise with- to give, to comfort and to fellow- out excuse. ship. The give-a-way of food, love and household items is January 29 given freely to all those who you’re invited to our Ministry could use a little touch. Fair in our education Building. Pastor Minnie Call the church for details. Hawthorne-Ewing 635 W. Campbell Road February 1 Suite 210 Come to our noonday Bible Richardson, TX 75080 Study to learn more about the 972-480-0200 word of God; and at 7 p.m. for ______our wednesday night Bible Study. EIRENE CHRISTIAN Pastor Robert Townsend FELLOWSHIP CHURCH 11611 Webb Chapel Road 14 | January 26 - February 1, 2012 | North Dallas Gazette www.NorthDallasGazette.com Church Directory
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PRIMARY, continued from Page 1 was belligerent in the face of tion that, “[newt] Gingrich fuses to release. ron Paul has 10, Mitt rom- the Democratic fronts. friend, colleague, and student hard questions by news peo- denigrates the office of the By most accounts, rom- ney has 18, and rick Santo- Dennis B. Rogers, PhD is of Dr. Ronald Walters. He re- ple like Juan williams of Fox Presidency and people trying ney is in a political tailspin. rum has 7. The state of a graduate of the Howard sides in Washington, DC, and news network. he made to make a way during these Case in point: Mitt romney’s Florida is a winner-takes-all University Department of Po- can be reached at www.Den- racist comments in South Car- tough economic times.” It is religious affiliation (he is a delegates state. The previous litical Science where he ma- nisBRogers.info, or via email olina that are not worthy of re- important to remember, of Mormon) and financial deci- states have split the delegates jored in Political Theory and at Dennis.Rogers.PhD@ peating. The comments reveal course, that South Carolina sions were underlying factors based on percentage of the Black Politics. He was a Gmail.com his political psychology while was the scene of race baiting to his defeat in SC, and more votes. his actual movie-in-tribute to in the Democratic presidential than ever people are talking Before the Florida pri- ronald reagan demonstrates primaries in 2008. also, since about both issues. although mary begins on January 29, Bible Way Community Baptist Church 1980 the S.C. republican pri- better financed than the other the primary debates unfold on to Tea Party members that he 4215 N. Greenview Dr. • Irving, TX 75062 mary winner has gone on to candidates, romney has lost January 23 and 26 in Tampa will keep up the conservative 972-257-3766 be the republican Presiden- any semblance of invulnera- and Jacksonville, Florida. The wing of the party. The place where Jesus Christ is Lord tial nominee. bility—and just as the Florida interaction of leadership as a holder of a Ph.D. in and the Word of God Transforms lives But while Gingrich cap- primaries begin. add to this among the three million Modern european history tures the SC victory and much the reversal of fortune in african americans in Florida Sunday School ...... 9:35 A.M. and as the author of 27 books, Sunday Worship ...... 11:00 A.M. of the attention these past few Iowa, wherein after a vote is imperative to shaping the Gingrich is an avid thinker. Wed Bible Study ...... 7:00 P.M. days, most election watchers count rick Santorum was the debates. with 24 congres- after serving as the Speaker are wondering what happened actual victor. For the first time sional districts and four Daily Radio broadcast: KGGR 1040 & 102.5 FM of the U.S. house of repre- 10:00 A.M. - 10:25 A.M. to former front runner Mitt in american political history, african american Members Dr. Timothy J. Wilbert, Sr. sentatives, he understands the www.bwcbc.com romney? he has offshore the first three primaries have of Congress in the State Senior Pastor social and cultural nuances— bank accounts in the Cayman three different winners. (that’s three Democrats and and the political nature and Islands that have been traced what is the “political one republican), the follow- history—of the 435 U.S. Con- back to P.o. Boxes at the local mathematics” of the republi- ing issues should be substan- gressional Districts. For ex- post office; he has consis- can Presidential Primary’s tially addressed: latino immi- ample, he won each of the tently paid a low tax rate of end game? according to the gration and employment and seven Congressional Districts 15%; and his Party seems republican Party (and financing opportunities. in South Carolina. In re- troubled to discern where he adopted by the rnC in Sep- as we tune into the de- sponse, the assistant Demo- actually stands on hot-bed po- tember 2008), of the 2,286 bates and the discussions, it is cratic leader, representative litical issues. as a result, Gov- possible delegates, a candi- imperative that african amer- James Clyburn of the 6th ernor romney finds himself date must accumulate 1,144 ican and latino scholars and Congressional District in SC, on the defensive regarding the delegates to win the primar- organizers find meaningful stated in an interview on tax returns that as of Monday, ies. Currently, of the pledged ways to impact the election CSPan the day after the elec- January 23, 2012, he still re- delegates, Gingrich has 27, both on the republican and
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