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NO 2 ISSUE 48 BRINGING YOU ENLIGHTENING, EDUCATIONAL, EMPOWERING, INSPIRING, THOUGHT-PROVOKING INFORMATION AUGUST 9, 2013

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GROUND MOSQUITO SPRAYING SCHEDULED FOR

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

The City of Duncanville, at the recommendation and in cooperation with the Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS), will be conducting ground spraying against mosquitos on Saturday, August 10th and Sunday, August 11th from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. in the Highgate area located southeast of Hwy 67.

A positive mosquito trap pool for West Nile Virus was reported by the County in this area.

City Officials encourage all residents living near this area to remain indoors and to bring their pets inside during spraying. City Staff will continue to monitor areas where

mosquito breeding is mostly like to occur and encourage residents to protect themselves even after spraying by using insect repellent with DEET and to continue doing their part to prevent the spreading of the West Nile Virus by removing all areas of standing water, reporting all pools that are not well-maintained and abandoned homes where mosquitos are likely to breed to the Health and Code Enforcement Departments at 972-780-5041. For more information on how to prevent the West Nile

Virus visit the City’s website at www.duncanville.com or dallascounty.org.

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Message to the People...

I MESSENGERCheryl Smith, Publisher

Established 2011

IMESSENGER is a tribute to Le Messager, founded by Cameroonian journalist Pius Njawe and The Messenger, an independent magazine, founded by labor activist A . Philip Randolph and economist Chandler Owen.IMESSENGER is committed to informing, inspiring, enlightening and provoking thought in a forum that is international. Submissions for publication consideration may be submitted to www.myimessenger.com.

Bishop Michael McKee, North Texas United Methodist Church, Mrs. Michael McKee, Mr. Carrie Holmes, Rev. Dr. Zan Holmes, Representative Helen Giddings, Pastor Dianna Masters, and Rev. Dr. Henry L. Masters

#HEISNOTASUSPECT!

Meet Andre!A graduate of David W. Carter High

School, he also attended St. Philip’s School and Community Center, T.L. Marsalis Elementary, Atwell Junior High School. Active in the R.O.T.C. and Pathfinders; Andre was a member of St. Luke Community United Methodist Church.

Andre is stationed in Japan with his wife, Emma, and three children. Even before he donned a uniform, Andre was known as respectful, loving, considerate, intelligent and a true gentleman. He was never, nor ever has he been a suspect and it is my prayer that he never runs into anyone who subjects him to the abuses that many before him have suffered through.

#HeIsNotASuspect is a counter-stereotyping campaign designed to challenge negative images of young African American men.

I Messenger is joining Essence Magazine in inviting our readers to post on Instagram and Facebook photos of themselves and a young Black man they care about—a son, brother, nephew, cousin, neighbor or grandson—with a few words explaining why he's so much more than a stereotype, using the hashtag #HeIsNotASuspect.

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I MESSENGER wants you to SPEAK YOUR MIND!

Is there something on your mind? Is there something we should be thinking about? Your thoughts are welcomed on the opinion pages of I MESSENGER!We would love to hear from you. Send your thoughts to us at www.myimessenger.com along with your photo, a contact number and a brief bio. Submissions should not exceed 300 words.

The I MESSENGER Family gives thanks and extends heartfelt wishes for the best for each and everyone. And remember that for this short time we are on this earth, we can do so much to make this world a better place.

By Eva D. Coleman

He was committed to serving others. His name was Cecil.

A recent screening of Lee Daniels’ The Butler provided such a distinct

touch of humanity and reality for me personally, that it’s downright scary.

The main character Cecil Gaines, played by Forest Whitaker, hands us his life on a silver platter. He served as a butler at The White House over many years, spanning eight presidencies. The film is based on the life of Eugene Allen and is adapted from an article that was written by Wil Haygood of the Washington Post.

The film reminded me so much of my own Cecil. I’m still dealing with the death of my husband, Cecil Coleman, who lost his battle with cancer July 25, 2011. He too was committed to serving others, devoting his life to many years in the limousine industry.

Throughout the film, clever editing provided many parallels, such as the scene that included a split screen of a civil-rights-era lunch counter sit-in alongside another of the

President and dignitaries being served at a White House dinner table. Emotions ran high throughout the movie as flashbacks provided ugly truths of what African Americans endured in fights for equality.

I was drawn into the countless number of scenes that simply focused on Cecil’s hands. Sometimes gloved in white. Sometimes placing gloves on. I envisioned my Cecil’s hands which I had seen many times placed on car door handles. Sometimes opening doors. Sometimes closing doors.

Always extending his hand to assist. He wouldn’t dare let me or his daughters open our own car doors!

Those in the service industry are sometimes looked down upon by their own family members and outsiders.

However, they often share a bond of respect with whom they serve that is unparalleled in other industries.

This film gives us a glimpse into those dynamics as well.

A well-known cast of characters, including Oprah Winfrey, give stellar performances. This film is full of many acting powerhouses, reinforcing the credibility it so deserves.

Having gracefulness in serving others is a skill. Those who master that skill command attention. I imagine my Cecil standing and waiting outside a chariot in heaven, ready to extend his hand to ensure his passenger has the best experience ever.

I encourage everyone to experience Lee Daniels’ The Butler.

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20th Anniversary Little Miss African American

crowned at Scholarship Pageant

Los Angeles - The beautiful Laila Ali served as host for the 20 year anniversary of the Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant (LMAA) held on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.

Pageant producer Lisa Ruffin once again inspired a full house as her talented tots and pre-teens performed amazingly. Celebrity judges included ABC-TV's "Grey's Anatomy" stars Chandra Wilson and James Pickens, Jr., OWN TV star Kym Whitley from "Raising Whitley," Nicklelodean's Arjay Smith, actress Roz Ryan and radio host and tv personality, Mother Love.

The Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant is one of the nation's most astute educational programs dedicated to empowering young African American women between the ages of 6 and 12 with the concepts of CAP - Confidence, Awareness and Pride. Lisa Ruffin, an actress and choreographer, has successfully utilized the pageant format to introduce girls from around the country to the arts, introduce them to public speaking and engage them in individual creativity.

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Addison TX…… Texture Revolution: The Science is expected to draw 1,200 natural hair enthusiasts to the Addison Conference Centre on August 10, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. to hear about the latest innovation, new products and techniques. Last year more than 600 people packed out the center and this year organizers are expecting the crowd and vendors to double.

The move toward nature hair has helped to recession proof the $9 billion ethnic hair care industry that has seen increase revenue while segments of the hair care industry has struggled to stay afloat.

This year, Dallas area natural hair enthusiast will be treated to a larger hair expo over flowing with national speakers, vendors, on site catering and information workshops.

“The purpose of the event is to further educate African-American women about their natural hair and how to maximize hair growth through nutrition and proper hair care,” said Audra Cooper, event sponsor and owner of Naturally Divine Beauty Supply and Salon in Dallas.

This year speakers will be Audrey Davis-Sivasothy author of the book The Science of Black Hair. Charnika Jett aka Chary Jay is a journalist and videographer based in Detroit, Michigan.

Karen Wilson is a licensed cosmetologist and instructor with over 15 years experience in the beauty and hair industry. Betty Murray, CN, HHC, RYT is on a mission to radically change the health and health-care in America.

Workshop topics will include the science of Black Healthy Hair Growth Seminar; Maximizing Your Hair’s Potential, Going Natural? Transition VS Big Chop; The Natural Hair Boom; All About Texture and Natural Hair Styling and Nutrition and Eating for Optimal Hair Growth.

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You Can Make a Difference ...Kicking Off Philanthropy Month With

Savannah State University The Tom Joyner Foundation is kicking off a

Philanthropy month by calling on all alumni, friends and supporters of Historically Black Colleges and Universities to join us and Allstate Insurance,to help raise scholarship funds as part of the fifth annual Allstate Quotes for Education program.

For every person who receives an insurance

quote from a participating Allstate agent and mentions Quotes for Education between August 1 and Nov. 30, 2013, Allstate will donate $10, up to a total donation of $150,000.

Participants in this program will also have a chance to vote for the HBCU of their choice to receive an additional $50,000 donation for scholarships. In 2012, Lincoln University of Missouri won the inaugural competition and distributed scholarship funds to 25 students.

At HBCUs, where a greater percentage of

students rely on parent loans, the volume fell 36 percent. This drop in funding translated to a loss of more than $150 million and forced an estimated 28,000 students to drop out of school due to lack of funds.

To participate in the Quotes for Education program, HBCU supporters should visit www.allstate.com/represent to find a nearby participating agent or receive a quote online.

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Last year, I moved off-campus and took in a roommate. After two months, my roommate moved in her boyfriend without discussing it with me. We had been friends since middle school. I had no idea she had changed. She drinks, does drugs, and steals not only my clothes, but also steals from department stores.

I am up for a scholarship to graduate school in the east. One night while I was sick in bed with the flu, my roommate’s boyfriend went out in my car. He wrecked it and now I owe tons of money because he was not on my insurance.

Gwendolyn, how can I make him pay the expenses incurred? I cannot afford an attorney.

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Dear Ruth:Even if you could afford an attorney,

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I know when you go east to graduate school, you will need your car. But don’t worry about it. If the university has housing for graduate students, live there. Then, soon look for an apartment off-campus. Living away from school is more of a graduate student’s lifestyle. When seeking off-campus housing, get within walking distance from school or take public transportation.

Ruth, your car incident is not the top issue. Clear your house before you are involved in a drug bust. And remember, Ruth, people do change and not always for the better. That’s why when trying to become a success, friends (and sometimes family) are few. I know you have heard the statement, “It’s lonely at the top.” That is not true. There are people at the top and they all have ambition, goals, and high character. But if you don’t hurry and rid yourself from your roommate and her kind, making it to the top — won’t be your concern.

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A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things.

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Join Mayor Mike Raw lings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l . (DART exit at Convention Center Station.) I t ’s t ime for the men of Dal las to say, enough is enough.

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July 8 through August 17, 2013

City of Lancaster School Supply Drive

As of Monday, July 8 the City of Lancaster is collecting school supplies and hygiene items in support of the Mayor and Superintendent Back to School Fair on Saturday, August 17, 2013. For a list of supplies needed, please contact the following

Best Southwest Partnership - TGIF Legislative Breakfasts

Friday, August 9 (Please RSVP to the Lancaster Chamber by Wednesday, August 7)

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Friday, August 16 (Please RSVP to the Lancaster Chamber by Wednesday, August 14)

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A weekend extravaganza of West African drum workshops from a

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Enjoy a day of shopping, food and fun on the Historic Town Square in Lancaster, Texas. The event hosting regional vendors and countless stores on the square are jam-packed with fabulous bargains from new and

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Join CAAPCO's Young Professionals Division (CAAPCO-YPD) at our August summer daytime

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A Zumbathon benefiting the Injury Prevention Center of Greater Dallas (IPC), located at Parkland Health & Hospital System, will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Fireside Recreation Center, 8601 Fireside Drive, Dallas. Registration fee of $12 can be paid at the door. Proceeds will be used to purchase child safety seats that the IPC provides to families. Space at the Zumbathon is limited to 200 participants.

*The Urban League Community Service Center in Garland

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Champion Doris Williams is coming to Th3rd Thursday Champion's Luncheon on August 15th @12:00noon. Doris works at Williams Chicken, Inc. (family owned business) as Payroll & HR Manager. She says, "one of

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A guy who hits a womancan be called lots of things.

“Man” is not one of them.

A FAMILY .

Join Mayor Mike Rawlings for The Ten Thousand Man Ral l y Against Domestic Abuse at 10am on March 23rd at Dal las Cit y Hal l . (DART exit at Convention Center Station.) I t ’s t ime for the men of Dal las to say, enough is enough.

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Baseball career served as the greatest inspiration through his teenage years much more so than the

concept of practicing music. After his parents consistently pushed and encouraged him to stick

with music, Zo! discovered a newfound passion by teaching himself how to play piano by ear by age 11. Zo! got his production start in 1992 when his

parents brought home a Proteus MPS keyboard and a Brother PDC100 sequencer for him to figure out.

Since then, he has emphasized the use of live instrumentation as the blueprint for his music while constantly looking to expand his sound with each

album release.

Carmen Rodgers“Rodgers lets the listener (and her man) know from

the get go where things stand, opening with a defiant tone on the neo-soul midtempo, "Tell Your Story": "Tell your story at the door / 'cause I've heard it all before / and now I'm not so sure if I want this love anymore." By the time of the terrific next song, the acoustic gem "Home," Carmen is more reflective

but just as resolved to end the relationship: "You say you want to come home / but home is where the

heart lived / and I just want to move on / so should you."”— Chris Rizik, SoulTracks.com

Where: The Prophet Bar / Historic Deep Ellum2548 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226

Time: Doors at 8:00pm & Show at 9:00pm

Aug. 19from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

St. Paul United Methodist Church

1816 Routh StreetDallas, Texas 75201

Do you have questions about how and when

you and your family can get affordable, reliable health insurance coverage?

Are you interested in receiving free health screenings for yourself and your family?

If so, then please….

Come join Honorary Hosts

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson &

Congressman Marc Veasey

for a Community Health Screening Fair “Making Good Health MY Reality”

The Fair – which is free-of-charge and open to the public – will offer free, on-site health screenings and several fun activities for you and your family to enjoy. This great event will take place while the Dallas Townhall

event – “Making Good Health MY Reality” – occurs.

August 24NAACP GARLAND BRANCH HOSTS 11TH

ANNUAL COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR AND BACK-TO-SCHOOL RALLY

On Saturday, August 24, 2013, the NAACP Garland Branch will host the 11th Annual Health Fair and Back-To-School Rally at Mt. Hebron Missionary

Baptist Church, 1233 Highway 66, Garland, Texas 75040.

Partnering with the NAACP Garland Branch for this community outreach event is: Baylor Hospital at Garland, City of Garland, Garland ISD, Mount

Hebron Missionary Baptist Church, Faith Community Seven Day Adventist Church, Shiloh

Missionary Baptist Church, Heavenly Supply Depot, Garland Area-wide Brotherhood, KKVI FM

Radio, The Lyons Foundation, NANBPWC Inc, Garland Club.

Each year in excess of 1100 Garland area residents; children and adults have attended this event and

received a variety of services. This year we anticipate an increase in attendance and the

following services will be provided.

Free school supplies for GISD and Garland area students (courtesy Mount Hebron Missionary Baptist Church and Heavenly Supply Depot)

Childhood immunizations Free health screenings (cholesterol, glucose, diabetes, blood pressure, vision and more)

Health maintenance and education seminarsCommunity Resource Booths

Education opportunities and financial aid Voter registration and education

The Chairperson for this event and the NAACP Garland Branch Health Committee is Mrs. Carol Blakes. For additional information please contact her at [email protected] or (972) 381-5044,

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A special upcoming event Saturday, August 31 will mark the eighth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina with a film screening, book signing, Q&A, art, dance, and special guests—all with a New Orleans flavor.

Remembering Katrina includes a screening of the National Geographic film Deadly Floods, and a special appearance Imani Williams, a Katrina survivor featured in the film. The event will also include a book signing by Lynette Norris Wilkinson, author of the award-winning book UNTOLD: The New Orleans 9th Ward You Never Knew (www.HurricaneKatrinaStories.com). Wilkinson, Williams and other Katrina survivors featured in

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book will engage the audience in a lively Q&A session. The audience will also be treated to a demonstration of the famous New Orleans second line by Choreographer and

Performing Artist Michelle Gibson, followed by audience participation. Audience members have a chance to win prizes and

enjoy New Orleans style refreshments.

The event will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the South Dallas Cultural Center near Fair Park. Michelle Gibson will also perform from 5 to 7 p.m. in Part 1 of Remembering Katrina in an event commemorating the opening of a special art installation on New Orleans at the South Dallas Cultural Center. Both events are free and open to the public.

Proceeds from Wilkinson’s book UNTOLD will benefit residents of the New Orleans Lower 9th Ward, the area so devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Wilkinson grew up in the Lower 9th Ward and says the book is her way of doing what she can to help her community.

The commemorative event is sponsored by the South Dallas Cultural Center and The Dallas Weekly. For more information, contact Lynette Norris Wilkinson at 972-283-0586 or [email protected].

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GWENDOLYN JONESAsk The Advocate

D’LYTE & EBONYMusic Happenings

VALDER BEEBEThat Celebrity Interview

MISS RAYGoing Deep in the Roots

YVETTE BROOKSYour Curlfriend!

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By Patrice J. [email protected]

Studies by theUniversity of Texas atDallas Institute of UrbanPolicy, United Way andTexas A&M are takingplace now to assess thequality of life in the SouthDallas community beforebillion dollar projectsinvolving the new DARTLight Rail and the Trinity

Toll Road are brought tothe area. Some construc-tion has begun with thedemolition of homes tofollow later this year.At a meeting held by the

three institutions, a focusgroup of sorts dished ideasand findings on the surveysthat have told the story of theresidents of South Dallas.“We are measuring con-

ditions that may vary fromstreet to street,” said Dr.

Timothy Bray, director ofthe Institute of UrbanPolicy Research. He helps

oversee the The FieldResearch Team whichunderwent 80 hours of

training in administeringthe anonymous surveys.“Over three to four yearsthere are changes in condi-tions and we want to knowhow it affects the area.”

In having the conversa-tion about building withinSouth Dallas, many issuesarise with respect toeducation and business in

See ROAD, page 19

The Long andWinding RoadLight rail, Trinity River road highlyscrutinized in South Dallas

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Political analysts, both mainstream and Black news

media and intellectuals around the country have given their

grade evaluation on President Barack Obama’s first 100

days in office, marked on April 30. Here’s how several

people from the local front graded the new president.

Congresswoman EddieBernice Johnson

Grade:A“I am deeply impressed with the progress that

President Barack Obama has made during the first 100days of his administration. Already we are seeingevidence of the administration’s plan to dig our countryout of recession and develop long-term, sustainable pros-perity. President Obama has made two trips abroad,proving to us and to the world that he intends to

repair our frayed alliances and restore ourinternational leadership.

Finally, the Obama adminis-tration’s code of ethicshas broughtmuch-neededtransparency andaccountability to theWhite House.

President Obamais delivering on thechange that hepromised.”

Senator Kay

Bailey HutchisonGrade: C

“In just 100 days, we’ve seen an alarming accel-

eration of policies that will take America down the

wrong track. The administration has proposed

trillions of dollars in new spending, which will

result in higher taxes on Americans, while sharply

raising our indebtedness to foreign creditors.On the national security front, I am

very concerned aboutthe President’s intention toclose Guantanamo without aworkable plan to relocatedetainees. It is mysincere hope that,movingforward,

theadminis-

tration willadopt the productive,

responsible approach to ournation’s challenges thatAmericansdeserve.”(The office of John Cornyn of

Texas was contacted but did

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Dallas is abuzz at theelection issues beforethem on May 9 whencitizens are asked tovote on the controver-sial ConventionCenter Hotel that isbeing backed byMayor

Leppert. But what doesvoting “no” and voting“yes” mean?It is important to

remember that thepropositions are toamend the Dallas CityCharter which, amongother things, gives thecity the power to acquireproperty for any publicpurpose. The propositionsare worded to prohibit thecity from acting on thesebefore stated powers.Therefore, if a citizen wouldlike the city to maintainthose powers, they are tovote NO and vice versa.

Evaluating President Obama’s First 100 Days

THE HUNDRED DAY SCORE

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