59 Years Issue 21
May 24. 2019
Hold’em Up, Hold’em Up Tiffanni, Check Yourself before you WRECK Yourself Pg 3.
A Note from the Dentist Pg 3 Adam Bazaldua Pg. 7 Run Off Election Ballot Information Pg. 9 Happy 42 Year Anniversary Pg 13 Toyota sponsored women’s Chaired By Helen Giddins Pg 4
Happy 42 year Anniversary of Pastor CJR Phillips of St Phillips Baptist Church Pg. 13
Byron Nelson Thank You Pg 4
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Rep. Johnson’s School-to-Workforce Pipeline Bill Passes Senate, Heads to Governor
St Rep. Eric Johnson
AUSTIN, TEXAS –Legislation that State Rep. Eric Johnson authored to help keep more students on the path to academic and career success won approval in the Texas Senate on Wednesday. It will now head to Governor Greg Abbott, who will decide whether to sign the bill into law.
school suspensions in prekindergarten and policymakers would have more through second grade. information about the frequency and underlying causes of school “House Bill 65 is absolutely essential suspensions. to developing a world-class workforce across Texas,” said Rep. Johnson, “This legislation is going to give D-Dallas. “I want to replace the the public and researchers more school-to-prison pipeline with a information about the frequency school-to-workforce pipeline. If we and underlying causes of school have more information and smarter suspensions,” Rep. Johnson said. policies related to discipline, we can “The data will help elected leaders at keep more of our young people on the the state and local levels craft better path to successful careers.” policies related to student behavior.”
House Bill 65 says school districts must report the race, sex and dates of birth of suspended students, as well as information on why the students were suspended and the length of the suspensions. The bill would also require districts to report the number of suspensions that were inconsistent The legislation, House Bill 65, requires with student code of conduct school districts to report demographic guidelines in the Education Code. data about out-of-school suspensions to the state. It is the latest piece of Districts would add the information Rep. Johnson’s years-long effort to a report they already submit to the to dismantle the school-to-prison Texas Education Agency regarding pipeline. Two years ago, Rep. Johnson expulsions and alternative school. passed a bill into law outlawing out-of- As a result, the public, researchers
Friend — Early voting in the election for Mayor of Dallas begins one week from today. When the polls open, please join me in supporting State Rep. Eric Johnson. I believe Eric is the clear and best choice to lead our city. Eric has been a champion for Dallas in the Texas Legislature and can put his talents to even greater use as Mayor. He has a proven track record of bringing people together and leading with vision, civility, and absolute integrity. A native son of Dallas, Eric has the energy and commitment to help make Dallas a better city for all of us. I’m absolutely confident that Eric will excel as Mayor. But first, of course, we need to get out and support him. When the polls open next Tuesday, the day after Memorial Day, please vote for Eric Johnson to be the next Mayor of Dallas. Sincerely, Ambassador Ron Kirk Mayor of Dallas, 1995-2002
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After the House overwhelmingly passed the bill in April, Sen. Royce West of Dallas sponsored it in the Texas Senate, where it passed Wednesday. Rep. Johnson was on the floor of the Senate for the bill’s passage. “I want to thank Senator West for working with me to move this bill through the Senate,” Rep. Johnson said. “I am optimistic that Governor Abbott will sign this bill into law so that more Texas kids will be ready to enter, and thrive in, the workforce of the future.”
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Hold’em Up, Hold’em Up Tiffanni Check Yourself before you WRECK Yourself But Dwaine you are my Mentor! By: Darryl E. Blair Sr.
My father told me a story once of a man who had a pet snake, he raised the snake he helped grow the snake, more importantly he fed the snake, the snake didn’t have to go out for food, or anything except it stayed in it’s surroundings. The Snake was fed dutifully everyday, then one day lo and behold the snake snares up and bites the master, the owner, the provider being angry looked at the snake and asked why did you do that ? to which the snake replied, “ you knew I was a snake when you got me” much like that of Tiffanni Young, the community can be mad at themselves for not heeding warnings that are so plainly written on the wall of lacking, mis-representation and a failed first term on the council. Pure and simple “SHE IS NOT FIT FOR ANY ROLE AS A LEADER OR ELECTED OFFICIAL” and if they continue to raise this individual and feed this person who is in my opinion, and by her actions, “A Person
over for the Soap!” Caraway. if it’s a snake when you catch it, It’s a snake when is with you, and when you get bit by the Snake you can only blame yourself, the advice here is Don’t get bit by the Dwaine Caraway groomed Tiffanni Young Snake. After this article I will hold my peace and pray for the citizens of District 7 as this run-off race Is completed The first thing you need to know about
with connections. It’s somewhat less lucky that the woman’s daughter found another lawyer and is now suing Young and her attorney friend over the whole affair, Furthermore Tiffanni Young did the bidding for “Convict” Caraway by Killing the “Elite News MLK Peoples Parade in the Interest of Dwaine “Use’em Up” Caraway and his “Dumb” cronie Windsor Barbee, and thus turning the parade into the ONLY government run Parade in the United States. Period ! What and will she do in a new term ? (Nothing) she has not changed and she did nothing to advocate for district 7 while off the council, but she has aligned herself Dwaine Hook and Crook with some money people to do the Caraway taught (and braught bidding for upon her fearful return her) Tiffanni Young to the City Council, ask Tiffanni Councilwoman Tiffinni Young Young candidly, what have you is that when a woman was killed accomplished in any capacity, in a in 2016 by a pack of those wild public role ? Answer “NOTHING” dogs that now roam South Dallas, not even apologize to the citizens Young contacted the woman’s of district 7 for the slickness she daughter and told her she had a has purported on that area. Please case against the city. Then she tried send Tiffanni “I’m Gonna Hustle to maneuver her into taking on her you” Young a message and tell her old lawyer friend from Florida who to go away……We will not give had been barred from practicing you a pay check….. law in that state and, separately, had already been accused of wrongful solicitation of business. Indeed, Young actually brought the lawyer into her own office for a phone call with the daughter, (L)Dog mauling victim Antionette who recorded the conversation Brown (R)Daughter of victim and made it available to the press. Antionette Brown Both Young and her buddy quite likely violated a law that precludes surely lacking a moral compass” is lawyers or anyone acting on their not suited for consideration and behalf from soliciting business certainly not a vote to send her in that fashion — in fact, they back downtown to further hone definitely broke that law, and so Attorney Chris Chestnut presented as the Lawyer to sue Dallas for dog her craft of attempting the “Back it’s lucky for them that laws are mauling by Tiffanni Young Door Hustle” as taught to her by only enforced haphazardly in this her mentor “Dwaine “Don’t bend country, and rarely against those
A Note From The Dentist My Tooth is Missing: Now What? For some reason, your tooth is missing. The tooth was not restorable. You could not afford a root canal at the time. You had the money, but your tooth was not the priority at Dr. Demetra Jones,DDS the time. Then, one day you look in the mirror and all of a sudden either you don’t like the space in your esthetic zone or you are tired of the food banging on your gums when you chew. Now of course when a wisdom tooth all the way in the back is missing, it is different from a tooth positioned more in the front. There are four things to do when a tooth is missing. 1. Nothing. There are people with missing teeth that do nothing. They have no adverse side effects as a result. 2. Replace the missing area with a Partial. This is a removable prosthesis that fills in the area. But at the end of the day, it comes out when you remove it. 3. Replace the missing tooth with a Fixed Bridge. A bridge is permenant. However, you will need periodontally sound teeth in the front and back of the space to anchor it. The teeth would need to have solid tooth structure for support. 4. Dental Implants are the cutting edge replacement for teeth. These are surgical fixtures placed in the jawbone. Not everyone is a candidate for implants however. See your dentist for your options. This list categorically is from cheapest to highest in price.
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35: God, you are awesome in your Temple! The God of Israel is the one who gives strength and power to his people. Praise God!
Toyota sponsored women’s leadership summit set for Friday, Saturday June 14, 15th at Statler Hilton hotel in downtown Dallas Dallas – The Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS), a two-day personal and professional development program sponsored by Toyota and presented by the University of North Texas at Dallas, will return Friday and Saturday, June 14th and 15th at the Statler Hilton Hotel downtown, officials announced today. Navigating the Path to Success is targeted to African American women. Over 200 people are expected to attend. A Host Committee, chaired by retired State Representative Helen Giddings, is comprised of a cross section of women leaders who have developed a series of interactive workshops and speakers to specifically help women address various personal and professional issues. “We cannot thank Toyota enough. Recognizing African American women leaders in the Dallas area, their accomplishments and their struggle are significant. The women attending WLS are leaders in their own right. They already have a sphere of influence. WLS offers a safe environment to learn, share, grow, and speak our truths and in the process maximize our leadership influence. Sharing thoughts with those who may have similar experiences related to their growth and development is what this summit is all about,” said Giddings
who conceived the idea, recruited the host committee and was able to get the “A most celebrated part of UNT Dallas’ University of North Texas at Dallas to be a vision is community connectedness, partner to the effort last year. and we could not be more pleased than to co-host this second annual esteemed Featured speakers include retired NASA summit with Helen Giddings and her great Astronaut Joan Higginbotham, Dallas Host Committee to illustrate the value of serving key members of our community,” says Dr. Monica Williams, President of the UNT Dallas Foundation and Vice President for University Advancement at UNT Dallas. “Their respective impact on the African-American community closely aligns with our vision to be a pathway to social and economic mobility.”
Helen Giddings Mavericks CEO Cynthia “Cynt” Marshall, Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner Dr. Courtney Phillips, Royce Brooks, Executive Director of Annie’s List, BBVA Senior Executive Rosilyn Houston, President and CEO of Excellent Care Management Deavra Daughtry among others will highlight the gathering. A special tribute to Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and 100-year-old Mary Factory (our own Hidden Figure), who has been cited by NASA for her work, will take place during the summit.
Registration is limited and currently open at a cost of $150 per participant. To register, go online to www.wlsummit.org. Toyota is the presenting sponsor of the summit. Other are BBVA Compass, Dallas Mavericks, HEB, Texas Capital Bank, Texas Central Partners, Frost Bank and Methodist Hospital System. Additional sponsors include VistDallas, Chase Bank, Comerica Bank and Azteca Enterprises.
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Hawthorne & Fox 214-724-5498 4144 North Central Expressway Suite 512, Dallas, Texas
Law offices of
Teresa Hawthorne & Lisa Fox Specializing in Criminal Defense Law
Attorney Teresa Attorney Lisa Fox Hawthorn Former judges & defense attorneys Fox Prior assistant D.A. (Received Special Prosecutor award) & Hawthorne appointed as special Prosecutor to State Cases (Received Fragile Gavel Award as judge) 58 Years combined experience in Criminal justice work “As a former and future Judge I would like to thank all of who have given me your support & votes. I graciously sit on the sidelines and await for all of you to give me the chance to serve you again as Judge so I can continue to make positive changes while seeking “ Justice for All.” I will be diligently practicing law and campaigning for a Judicial Seat. I vow to deliver in 2020 strong insight into changes that continue to be made in the Criminal Justice System. Thank you.” Teresa Hawthorne while doing defense work is beginning her campaign to be included on the 2020 primary ballot to serve again as Judge.
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Dallas, TX – With less than a week before early voting we sat down with Adam Bazaldua (pronounced Baz-Al-Do-A), the front runner in the District 7 run-off election, and asked him his thoughts and expectations for voter turnout for the run-off.
years ago and they are excited to elect someone with a fresh perspective.” Continued Bazladua. “I have no doubts that I will see a tremendous amount of support at the polls on June 8th.”
Adam is currently a teacher in DISD, at Skyline high school where he teaches culinary arts to juniors and “The voters of District 7 are ready for a change.” seniors. He is the former chair of the Dallas Green Said Bazaldua. “We saw that first with how many Alliance, an organization that advocates for clean candidates we had on the ballot for District 7, during air and earth friendly policies at the local and state the general election, and then with how many more levels of government. He’s also served as an appointee voters we had than two and even four years ago.” on the DISD District 9 Community Task Force and Police Chief Hall’s Community Task Force. There were 775 more voters in District 7 this year than two years ago. The question now is how many Adam has received endorsements from Civil Rights of the voters will return to the polls for the run-off. leader - Rev. Peter Johnson, Constable Michael Adam is optimistic. Orozco, County Commissioner Dr. Elba Garcia, Former Park Row/ South Blvd. HOA president “Voters in D7 are really engaged and smart, they Tammy Johnston, Chair of Buckner Terrace HOA remember why they voted out my opponent two – Daniel Wood, District 7 general election candidate
– Joseph Thomas, and over a dozen political organizations and unions. “Once elected, I promise to give every single resident of District 7 a seat at the table. Since day one I’ve talked about a district wide advisory board and I am committed to making that happen immediately.” Says Bazladua. The run-off election is on June 8th polls are open from 7am to 7pm; Early Voting is from May 28th to June 1st from 8am to 5pm, June 2nd from 1pm to 6pm and June 3rd through June 4th from 7am to 7pm. “It’s so important for all neighbors in District 7 to vote and have their voice heard.” Says Bazaldua. “The more we turnout the stronger our collective voice is at City Hall.”
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THANK YOU Family, Friends & Dallas Community
for another outstanding year.
Sung Kang 2019 AT&T Byron Nelson Champion
BENEFITING
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Happy 42 year Anniversary of Pastor CJR Phillips of St Phillips Baptist Church
Rev. Virgil Lockhart
CJ R Phillips and First Lady
On last Sunday May 19th the Extraordinary St. Phillip’s Missionary Baptist Church and its Pastor Dr. CJR Phillips and first lady Ester Phillips celebrated 42 years in the ministry. This was a wondrously splendid event that was sermoned by none other than Dr.Virgil Lockhart and first lady Jennifer Lockhart of Greenville, Texas. The sanctuary was packed with the choirs in tow, did a outstanding job, and there was a spirit of celebration and appreciation for the services provided over the years by Dr. CJR Phillips who succeeded his father the late Rev. CJR Phillips Sr., it’s a wonderful thing to have a Ministry of this sort and of this kind in our Community, our City, and amongst us. thank you Dr. Phillips and first lady Ester Phillips for a wonderful service over the 42 years.
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK Ephesians 4:31-32
31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
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Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church
11:00AM – 12:24AM
Worship Services Sunday: 7:30AM Early Morning Worship:7:30AM Worship :10:30AM
6808 Pastor Bailey Drive Dallas, TX (214)331-8522 Worship: 7:30AM - 9:15AM www.concorddallas.org
Pastor Bryan Carter
Greater New Zion Baptist Church 6808 Pastor Bailey Drive Dallas, TX 2210 Pine St, Dallas, TX (214)421-4119
Sunday School: 9:30AM Sunday Worship Service: 11:00 Tuesday Bible Study: 11:00AM Pastor Wednesday: 6:00PM Rev Joe S. Patterson
8350 Forest Ln, Dallas, TX 75243 (214)349-7701
2127 S. Corinth St. Rd Dallas, TX 75203 (214)371-2421
Pastor David E. Wilson
www.greatercornerstone.org
Lighthouse Church of God in Christ Morning Worship: 11AM www.lighthousecogic.com
Superintendent Michael Clerkley, Sr
East Gate Missionary Baptist Church
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Sunday Worship: 7:30AM & 10:30AM
Sunday Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship: 8:00AM & 11:00AM
6960 S. Polk St. Dallas, TX 75232 (214)371-2633
Bible Study Wednesday: 12:00PM & 7:00PM
Pastor Rev. Kennedy Young Jr.
1819 MLK Blvd Dallas, TX 75215 (214)426-5468
Wednesday Bible Study 7:00PM
Pastor Chris L. Simmons
New Mount Zion Baptist Church
St. Phillips Missionary Baptist Church
Bexar Street Baptist Church
Intercessory Prayer Wednesday 6:16PM – 7:15PM Bible Study Every Wednesday Pastor 7:00PM – 8:00PM Rev. Tommy Brown
Morning Worship 8:00AM & 10:15AM Sunday School 9:00AM Lords Supper 1st Sunday 6:00PM
Sunday School: 9:30AM Sunday Worship: 10:45AM Bible Study Wed: 7:15PM Thursday 11:00AM
Faith Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church
Calvary Temple Community Church
550 Shepherd Rd , Dallas, TX 75243 (214)341-6459
4205 South Robinson Rd PO Box 540515 Grand Prairie, TX 75054 (972)642-9125
Sunday School: 9:00AM Praise and Worship: 10:25AM Prayer Meeting: 7:00PM Pastor Bible Study: 7:30PM Rev. Stanley E. Smith
Greater Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church 1403 Morrell Ave Dallas, TX 75203 Pastor Dr David Henderson, Jr
6000 Singing Hills Dr. Dallas, TX 75241 (214)374-6631
Pastor Rev C.J.R. Phillips
1401 Clay Mathis Rd. Mesquite, TX 75181 (972)222-3708 Praise & Worship Service Sundays 8:00AM & 10:30AM Children Church Sunday 10:30AM Bible Study Wednesdays 6:30PM
Pastor TC Marshall
Community Baptist Church One Church Two Location (972)230-4477
115 W. Beltline Rd, Desoto Sunday: 7:30AM – 9:30AM
Pastor
www.calvarytemplecommunitychurch.com Dr. W. R. Willis
Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church
820 E. Wintergreen, Cedar Hill Sunday School : 9:30AM Morning Worship: 11:00 AM
Pastor Rev Oscar D. Epps
Tabernacle of Praise MBC 6925 Woofford Ave. Dallas, TX 75227 (214)275-4959
4791 S. Buckner Blvd Dallas, TX 75227 (214)388-1200 Sunday School: 8:20AM Worship: 10:00AM Wed Bible Study: 7:00PM
2018 S. Marsalis Ave Dallas, TX 75216 (214)943-3579
Reverend A. D. Smith Pastor
Sunday School: 8:30AM Worship:9:45AM Wed. Praise and Prayer: 6:15PM Wed. Bible Study: 7:00PM Reverend
Dr. A. E. Sharp Pastor
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Carver Height Baptist Church
2510 E. Ledbetter Rd, Dallas, TX 75216 (214)371-2024 Sunday Worship Sunday School: 8:30 A.M. Morning Worship: 9:30 A.M. Wednesday: 7:00 P.M.
Pastor Rev Daryl Carter
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church 444 West Ledbetter Dr. , Dallas, TX 75224 (214)374-0828
www.marsalisavenuebc.com
Pastor Rev Terry White
New El Bethel Baptist Church 2023 Mouser Ln Dallas, TX 75203 Sunday Service 9:30 AM – Church School 11:00 AM- Worship II Mountain Top Experience Wednesday Services 12:00PM - Noonday Prayer 6:30M - Corporate Prayer 7:00PM - Bible Study
Pastor Dr. Timothy J Brown
1010 Bayonne St., Dallas, Tx (214)744-1677
Sunday Sunday School: 8:30AM Sunday Worship: 9:30AM Pastor Dr. Corey. C. Tony
St. Paul Baptist Church 1600 Pear Street
Bible Study: 7:00PM
Pastor Rev Ned Armstrong
The “Exciting” Singing Hill Baptist Church 6550 University Hills Blvd, Dallas, TX 75241
2110 E. Eleventh St. Dallas, TX 75203 (214)942-0218 Sunday Service 10:00AM Wednesday Daytime Bible Study/Prayer: 11AM Evening Bible Study/Prayer Dinner Served: 5:30 PM Prayer: 6:30PM Bible Study: 7PM Pastor 2110e11thst@yahoo.com Rev Burley Hudson
Wednesday Bible Study 12:00PM & 7:00PM
Pastor Frederick D. Haynes, III
Divine Inspiration Missionary Baptist Church
Sunday Worship: 8AM-10:45AM Sunday School: 9:45AM Wednesday Night: 7:00PM
Sunday School: 9:15AM Morning Worship: 10:30AM Pastor Rev Wade Simmons
Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church 5144 Dolphin Rd Dallas, TX 75223 (214)832-1013
Main: (214)375-5952 Fax: (214)371-1611
Pastor Rev Lelious A. Johnson
Greater Emmanuel Baptist Church
4325 W. Ledbetter Dr, Dallas, TX 75233 (214)337-1713
Morning Glory: 7:45AM Sunday School: 9:15AM Morning Worship: 10:30AM
Wednesday Wednesday Bible Study: 7:00PM
Sunday: 8:00AM & 10:45AM Sunday School: 9:30AM 5th Sunday Combined Service: 10:00AM WOW Bible Study: Pastor 12:00PM & 7:0PM Rev Curtis Wallace
Sun Morning Services 8:00AM & 10:45AM
Greater Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church
1707 St Augustine Rd, Dallas, TX (214)398-6641
1819 n. Washington Ave., Dallas, TX 75204 Phone : (214)823-7308 Fax : (214)823.9720
2110 E. 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. Dallas, TX 75232 (972)228-5200
Pastor Denny D. Davis
Pastor Rev Micheal D. Pryor
Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church
Friendship West Baptist Church
St. Johns’ Missionary Baptist Church 1701 West Jefferson Grand Prairie, TX 75054
New Leaf Family Church
Dallas, TX 75215 Phone: (214)421-3741 Fax: (214) 421-3926 Early Morning Worship 7:45AM Sunday School 9:30AM Morning Worship 10:45AM
411 N. 2723 S. Marsalis, Dallas, TX 75216 (214)943-6007
Sunday School: 9:00AM Morning Worship:10:00AM Prayer & Praise Worship: 7:00PM
Wednesday Mens & Women Ministry: 7:00 P.M. Young Adults Ministry: 7:00 P.M.
Early Risers Sunday School 7:15 AM Morning Worship: 7:50AM Sunday School: 9:30AM Morning Worship: 10:30 Tuesday Night Bible Study 7:00PM Pastoral Bible Teaching Class
Marsalis Missionary Baptist Church
Pastor Dr. H.E. Anderson
Sunday: 9:00AM Sunday School: 10:05AM Pastor Wednesday: 12:00PM & 7:30PM Rev Michael R. Bible Study: 7PM Prayer Hubbard, Sr.
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