Happy Centennial
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.
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Founded in 1922, Sigma Gamma Rho’s commitment to service is expressed in its slogan, “Greater Service, Greater Progress.” Sigma Gamma Rho enhances the quality of life for women and their families in the U.S. and globally. Over 500 chapters in the U.S and abroad openly welcome women aspiring to advance sisterhood, scholarship, and service. |
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News Coverage of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. in celebration of 100 years of sisterhood and service! CONGRATULATIONS!!! |
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Tony Evans Recognized for His Dedication to the Community |
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By Asia Nicole Alcorn
Caption/Brief: Congratulations to Dr. Tony Evans for receiving the E.K. Bailey Living Legend Award yesterday at Concord Church. His picture will be placed in Concord’s Hall of Fame of Living Legend Preachers, along with previously awarded veteran pastors. Dr. Evans was recognized for his impact in the community, specifically in Oak Cliff. His ministry, Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship, is one of the largest in the DFW metroplex, with almost 20 thousand members.
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Rev. James T. Meeks and Dr. Tony Evans |
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Dr. Tony Evans and Texas Metro News journalist, Asia Nicole Alcorn |
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Dr. Tony Evans daughter, Chrystal Evans Hurst, speaks on how her father is a Living Legend. |
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Pastor Bryan L. Carter of Concord Church presents the E.K. Bailey Living Legend Award to Dr. Tony Evans. |
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Rev. James T. Meeks, the former pastor of Salem Baptist Church of Chicago, speaks on how Dr. Tony Evans set the example in seminary school. |
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Dr. Tony Evans expresses his gratitude to his family, church, and community after receiving his award, and also for his recognition in Concord Church’s Hall of Fame of Living Legend Preachers. |
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Heat Factors in Death of
Former Dallas Cowboy
By Asia Nicole Alcorn
Texas Metro News
Sunday, temperatures reached 108 degrees, and according to predictions, it’s only going to get hotter.
Now would be the worst time to have air-conditioning issues, especially with reportings of AC part shortages all across Texas.
Steve Stewart, owner of Southern Comfort Mechanical Heating and A/C Specialists in Lewisville, told NBC 5 it could take two or more days for a technician to be sent out to a home.
With this heat, many can’t wait two days, especially if not properly hydrated.
Many wondered if the death of former NFL Dallas Cowboys running back, Marion Barber III occurred because of an instance like this.
Police found the 38-year-old dead in his apartment on June 1. Yesterday, police announced the cause of his death was heatstroke.
The thermostat was set to 91 degrees when authorities arrived, though the coroner reported Barber was “known to exercise in sauna-like conditions.”
Was his AC broken, or was he just working out? We may never know, but we hope to find all the answers soon.
Stay cool and hydrated everyone.
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Verna Melton will be live on Friday at Klyde Park with "NTX GIVING DAY - WFAA DAYBREAK” -- Verna's H.E.L.P. Foundation, a Community Incubator.
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Celebrating 195 years of the Black Press |
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Credit: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s website |
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It’s day four of Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority’s biennial Boule. 2022 marks the 70th year of the conference, held in Orlando, Florida, with over 10 thousand in attendance. On July 11, Jones High School’s Master Singers and Ocoee High School’s Jazz Band gave musical performances. Individual awards were also given to hardworking, impactful people, within or affiliated with the sorority. |
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July is Texas Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month |
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Check out
The Trendsetter
Texas Metro News' student journalists produced publication
(inside Texas Metro News).
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BUY BLACK! When Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, of Friendship-West Baptist Church, announced 100 Days of Buying Black in acknowledging the 100th Commemoration of the Tulsa Race Massacre, we joined the movement. December 31, 2021 marked 100 days of featuring Black Businesses, and we decided that the struggle continues and we must also. So enjoy reading about more Black-owned businesses and please support.
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Buy Black Business Spotlight
JimAustinOnline.com
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Jim Austin Online was founded as an online media brand promoting networking, entertainment and cultural events. Bringing events, entertainment and business to the metroplex, Jim Austin Online offers a calendar full of networking opportunities in the DFW area. Jim Austin is a 1976 graduate of Howard University, where he received a BA in Business. www.jimaustinonline.com
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OUR SUPERB WOMAN OF THE DAY
Paula Biggurs
Paula Biggurs makes you feel good all over.
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Paula Biggurs is who you think of when you think of good company and good food. After graduating from Hillcrest High School, she studied at the Aladdin Beauty College, so she is always looking good. Paula is involved and engaged in the community and when she opened her restaurant, Nana B’s, the support was there because she has been so supportive for so long. Then too, the food is great. Paula has a heart of gold. She pours into others and that helps make this world a better place! |
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Our Superb Women! 2021 was the "Year of the Woman," especially the Black Woman! For 10 months we dedicated this space to uplifting Black women and spreading a message that we need to show love and empower people with love instead of destroying them with hate and disrespect. We celebrate Black Women and call them SUPERB! AND WE ARE KEEPING THE CELEBRATION GOING IN 2022!
Cheryl Smith, Publisher
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Thursday, July 14, 2022
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
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Join us as we call attention to the many Black girls (and boys) who have gone missing. The headlines are not as bold and glaring but they will be here. Stay tuned! |
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MY TRUTH
Visionary Leadership Wins
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By Cheryl Smith
It was an exciting time at the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s (NNPA) annual convention in New Orleans in late June, under the direction of NNPA President Dr. Ben Chavis. Now who doesn’t love to visit New Orleans? Well, in addition to outstanding programming, an opportunity to hear some wonderful messages from dynamic speakers, a wonderful performance from Stephanie Mills and an opportunity to see my classmate, Bobby R. Henry of the Westside Gazette, receive Lifetime Achievement honors.
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Lorraine Birabil
Photo: L.Birabil
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National Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month Takes Stigma Away from
Discussing Fibroids
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By Sylvia Dunnavant Hines
Dallas County and City of Dallas officials have acknowledged the impact of fibroid tumors by proclaiming July as Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month. That designation is supported by similar national proclamations as well as Texas House Bill 1966 that was presented by State Representative Senfronia Thompson. “As I have worked with organizations, medical experts, business leaders, other non-profits, patients, and community leaders we were able to collectively work with the former Dean of Women Legislators in Texas, State Rep. Thompson,” said former State Rep. Loraine Birabil.
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On July 14, 1951
George W. Carver National Monument was dedicated in Joplin, MO. The 1st national park honoring a Black person.
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A group of J. L. Long Middle School students wear clear backpacks.
(File art)
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Dallas considers clear backpack mandate for school safety
The move comes just months after the Uvalde massacre
Dallas students will only be allowed to use clear backpacks next school year if officials sign off on a policy aimed at improving campus safety. The shift would come just months after the deadly Uvalde massacre, which refocused education leaders across the country on preventing future school shootings.
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This story, originally published in The Dallas Morning News, is reprinted as part of a collaborative partnership between The Dallas Morning News and Texas Metro News. The partnership seeks to boost coverage of Dallas’ communities of color, particularly in southern Dallas.
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Tameka Harris, Alexis Sky, Laurieann Gibson, Darrelle Revis, Stan Shaw, Shelia Brown, Stew D'Que Curet, Sheryl R. Smith-Alexander, Authoress Stefanie Derationed-Matlock Hall, Andrea Filer, LaShan P Houston, Kamisha Knight, Robert Nelson, Monique Johnson, Cindy George, and Geoffrey Mbaku, |
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Congratulations!
Class of 2022
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Trisha Atluri
Coppell High School
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Wine + R&B (Liquid Soul) @ Distinctive Vines Wine Lounge, 1110 South Akard St. Dallas. 5 to 10 pm. Every Thursday.
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Haiti won the
silver medal
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Haiti won a silver medal at first Caribbean Games in women’s Judo |
The Haitian Times
By Juhakenson Blaise
PORT-AU-PRINCE — Haiti won the silver medal July 4 in the judo tournament of the First Caribbean Games in Guadeloupe that took place at the Haul Paul Chonchon complex in Guadeloupe. Marie Ivenide Jean Gilles, 19, the Haitian woman judo fighter who honored her country by winning the silver medal in the final of her category, finished second to the Dominican Clara Barinas.
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Carolyn Bryant with her husband and children. (source: biographymask.com / Everipedia) |
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Mississippi Team Uncovers Arrest Warrant for White Woman Who Lied About Emmett Till |
NNPA Newswire/BlackPressUSA
By Stacy M. Brown
A search team has found the unserved warrant charging a white woman in the 1955 kidnapping of Emmett Till. The Associated Press reported that the team searched a Mississippi courthouse basement for evidence about the African American teenager’s lynching, and now relatives of the victim want authorities to finally arrest the woman nearly 70 years later.
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The Path
As we walk through life's journey, we leave footprints. Some just show where we are going. Others redirect us when we get lost. Still others remain to guide those we leave behind. I see your footprints.
Will you/they see mine?
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