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On the Homefront: The City of Piano is hosting an exhibit organized by Nikj-Aryana Art House, featuring Iranian artists residing in Texas and an American guest artist. Exhibit includes eigiil pieces of art ranging from oil, watercolors, photography, mixed media and copper embossing. At Piano Centre (2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy) during February and at the Court>'ard Theater (1509 Avenue H) from February 2 througli March 15. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Garland Park.s and Recreation Department's annual "My little Sweetheart Dance" - Dad, uncles, and grandfathers celebrate Valentine's Day with >-our Uttle Sweetheart, at The Atrium at the Granville Arts Center in downtown Gaiiand. Ages 4 - 7 from 5:00 p.m. !to 7:00 p.m., and ages 8 - 12,7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Live DJ and refreshments. Each Little Sweeihean receives a professional 5x7 photograph and a carnation. SIO.OO per person. Register at any Garland Recreation Center by February 4, 2004. CaU Holford at Recreation Center 972.205.2772. KBCS's Brenda Tele-Jackson will ser\'e as the Mistress of Ceremonies for Teens Reaching Teens, Inc. andTcen Graffiti 'iMr. & iVlissTeen Graffiti Conipecition & Scholarship Benefit,' Saturday, February 14 at 3 p.m. at The Corner Theatre, Desoto. Entertainment by Top of the Lines LG3 and other local talent. The scholarship provides financial assistance to graduating seniors who challenge themselves to be their best. For tickets call 972-4969457, or \'isit www.icengrdffiti.com. The Corner Theatre, 211 F.. Pleasant Run Road, Desoto. Lifeline Screening presents a Community Health Event, February 19, to screen individuals to prevent stroke, aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and osteoporosis. A 10-minute noninvasive ultra sound test is d e s i r e d to exjiose bloixl clot, plaque and possible osteoporosis. For more information call 800.407.4557 or v i s i t http//www.Iifelinescrcening.com. Admission: S35.00 lo 845.00. Piano Centre, 2000 E. Spring Crtiek Parkway, 8 - 5 p.m. 2004 Piano C P R Blowout, Februar>- H . T h e non-ceriification classes - 90-minutes, peifea for families and friends with new babies or at-risk relatives, l-he certification classes an: perfect for those ^^ho need certification tor job requirements. 85 adult noncenification'S5 pediatric noncertificaiion/S25 adult/pediatric certification. CaU Piano Parks & Rec. 972.941.7250 or 972.941.7540, or register online at: www.planoparks. At the Sockwell Center, 6301 Chapel Hill Blvd (across from Foleys al Willow Bend). C e n t u r y 21 Real estate mogul Louis E . L a u r e n t of L a u r e n t & Associates is n o t selling a n y l a n d b u t h e is taking g r o u n d as t h e n e w senior pastor of Little Flock Baptist C h u r c h ( L F B C ) in F o r n e y , Texas. a n n i v e r s a r y in April 2 0 0 4 , L a u r e n t has positioned himself as duly effecting change a n d g r o w t h within t h e historic c o m m u n i t y , "I don't expect a lot o u t of t h e m e m b e r s . M y upbringing has conditioned m e t o buffet all situations and to be Located just off of comfortable with all Highway 8 0 a n d 6 3 5 , people" said L a u r e n t . L F B C , broke g r o u n d Having b e e n o n e of several t i m e s before eight children raised planting its foundation in a single p a r e n t at 704 E . Aimce Street h o m e , L a u r e n t says in 1953. h e h a s learned t o b e Over 100 years span receptive and the church's historical appreciative of other significance. Discreetly people, "Small towns organized in 1 8 9 7 , expect small t o w n while nestled deep in attention," said Mrs.Audryes Laurant and I'a^un- Louis Laurent the woods, L F B C now Laurent. proudly stands as a landmark "Pastor L a u r e n t really knows K n o w n as t h e " A n t i q u e for the community. "We raised how t o preach the Word of G o d " Capital" of Texas, F o r n e y has all of o u r children at L F B C said T h o m a s . L a u r e n t , a n a b o u t 5,500 r e s i d e n t s . T h e and we've h a d great success," expository preacher said h e is people of Forney really care for said t h e 96-year-old m e m b e r , "patiently c h i p p i n g away o l d o n e another a n d they just w a n t F l e t c h e r T h o m a s of his 17 t h i n k i n g ' . to know that t h e church cares children. TTiomas, a m e m b e r Now nearing his first Little Flock Baptist Church Page 6
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since the age of 13, attributes his long life a n d health to living a G o d filled life. T h o m a s , w h o n o longer drives, n o w walks u p Aimee Street with his wife E d n a of 72 years, t o Sunday services.

The 'Father of Black History'

Carter G. Woodson believed that Blacks should know their past in order t o participate intelligently in t h e affairs i n o u r c o u n t r y . H e strongly believed that Black history - which others have tried so diligently t o erase - is a firm f o u n d a t i o n for young Black Americans to build o n in order to become p r o d u c t i v e citizens of o u r society. K n o w n as t h e "Father of Black History," C a r t e r G. Woodson an holds outstanding position in early 20th century A m e r i c a n history. Woodson authored n u m e r o u s scholarly books on the positive contributions of Blacks to t h e dei'eju^njcnt of America. H e also published m a n y magazine articles analyzing the contributions a n d role of Black Americans. H e reached o u t t o schools a n d t h e general public through t h e establishment of several key oi^anizations a n d founded N e g r o History Week (precursor to Black History M o n t h ) . His message was t h a t Blacks should b e p r o u d of their heritage a n d that other Americans should also imderstand it. Carter G. Woodson was born in N e w Canton, Buckingham C o u n t y , Virginia, to former slaves Anne Eliza (Riddle) a n d James H e n r y Wo od son . Although his parents could n e i t h e r read nor write, Carter G. W o o d s o n credits his father for influencing the course of his life. H i s father, h e later wrote, insisted that "learning to accept insult, to compromise o n principle, to mislead your fellow m a n , or t o betray your people, is t o lose your soul." His father s u p p o r t e d t h e family o n his earnings as a carpenter. As o n e of a large and poor family, y o u n g C a r t e r
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R. KeUy gives NAACP an 'Image' Problem'

by Vicki Lee Special to t h e NNPA Crom t h e Baltimore Afro BALTIMORE (NNPA) - In

2002, critics wondered if child pornography charges would be the downfall of R- Kelly's prolific, if not altogether morally defined, career. Now, in 2004, Kelly's tainted irnage is not an issue for the NAACP; Kelly's album, Chocolate Factory, made the cut as a finalist for the NAACP Image awards. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is a name that represents leadership, status and a collective voice. It's the civil rights organization with the task of supporting AfricanAmericans in the elimination of disparity and vociferating the accomplishments and honors within the Black community. An outcry of criticism about a perceived lack of focus on AfricanAmerican issues has plagued the organization's hard-won stellar image, and is now reaching new heights - or lows - with its Kelly

album nomination. In its 35th year, the purpose of the NAACP Image awards is to "honor projects and individuals that have demonstrated exemplary works by

and for people of color." Supporting an R. Kelly - the music industry's sometimes bad and sometimes good boy of R&B doesn't sit well with the "image" concept of the NAACP ceremony, according to Project 21 members.

Kelly was chained In 2002 with 21 counts child pornography based on video image allegedly of him and a 13-year-old girl in a sexual encounter - and later, 12 counts of child pornography photos in Florida. Project 2 1 , an affiliate of the conservative National Center for Public Policy Research in Washington, takes umbrage at the use of the word "image." "If we were speaking of the Grammys, which are awarded exclusively on musical merit," said David Almasi, director of Project 21, "R. Kelly's personal life would not be a factor. "R. Kelly may be a competent musician," said Mychal Massie, a member of Project 2 1 . "But the purpose of the NAACP Image awards is to spotiight those who have used entertainment to raise the reputation of Black Americans. With problems such as Black-onBlack crime, out-of-wedlock births, the intentional disdain for
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Wanna be free? Come go with me.

the turning point in his life as a slave was deciding to fight back I can hear Harriet and not allow himself to be Tubman uttering those words. whipped by Edward Covey. After She risked her own liberty and defeating Covey by fighting back, her life as well, to help those who Douglass said, '*] was nothing were still enslaved. She had the before ... I was a man now." TTie right message, just as David Walker experience of fighting back made had the right message in his Douglass even more determined famous David Xjfalker's Appeal, to be a free man. He described a both to his enslaved brothers and feeling he never had before, a sisters and to those who enslaved feeling of being released from the them. The message was simple. "If "tomb of slavery, to the heaven of you want to be free, come and go freedom." with me." The opposite of that is of He went on to say, "My long course, if you want to be a slave, crushed spirit rose, cowardice stay where you are. Isn't it funny departed, bold defiance took its how the same things that were place; and I now resolved that, spoken back then, still apply to however long I remained a slave Black people today? in form, the day had passed Frederick Douglass shed light forever when I could be a slave in on what freedom is when he said
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The Piano Community Forum Presents 16th Annual Sweethearts Ball

The Piano Communitj- Forum, along with the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity-Alpha loia loia Chapter, and The Unks, IncPiano North Meiroplex Chapter u-ill host the 16tb annual Sweethearts Ball on Saturday, Februarj- 21 at the South Fork Hotel, IbOO North Central Expressway, Piano, TX. The organizations, which play major roles in promoting higher education through community involvement and scholarship fundraisers such as the Sweethearts Ball, have parmered together to host this event in an effort to provide students with college scholarships. Guests will enjoy a night of sweet treats for their sweethearts, live music, dinner, dancing, entertainment, door prizes and a silent auction. All three organizations have made significant contributions to the North Dallas community. The Forimi's primary focus is 10 provide educational opportunities for minorities graduating from Piano high schools. Omega Psi Phi Fratcrnitj-'s cardinal principle of scholarship gives members a chance to impact their community. The Links, Inc., a non-profit organization of over 10,000 women in nearly 300 chapters, is dedicated to community seriice by providing a forimi for educating and exchanging views affcaing the communitj' of North Dallas. This black-tie event wiU begin with cocktails and a silent auction at 6:30 p.m. Guest can enjoy dinner at 7:30 p.m., following a night of dancing and musical enienainment. Donations for the event are S45 per person, and must be presented at the door. Net proceeds will benefit each of the organizations' scholarship funds. For additional information, please call 972-260-4208 or 972-248-3671. The Ptano Community Forum is a non-profit communitybased organization formed in 1981 and incorporated in 1989. Their mission is to provide scholarship opportunities for minority students graduating from Piano schools, and to promote cultural enrichment and coinmunit>' involvemnt.

Sixth African American Legislative Summit The Balancing Act: Government and Politics vs. Community and Culture
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T h e sixth biennial African American Legislative Siunmit begins in Austin Thursday, February 26, 2004. This year's siunmit is ' T h e Balancing A a : Government and Politics vs. Community and Culture. Texas Senators Royce West (D-Dallas) and Rodney Ellis (D-Houston), said the purpose of the summit is to bring together African-Americans to examine issues impacting our community at a grass roots level. With a diversity of topics set for the summit, one of the goals is to develop viable recommendations regarding education, technology, and economic development, efFecrive communicating, t h e individual roles of men and women in leadership, criminal justice and gang violence. Will Hobdy, publisher of Kuimiba Heritage, and Ali Hussein, publisher of San Antonio Observer, b o t h Texas Publishers Association (TPA) members, will attend the summit. Hobdy said he thinks the panel discussions will
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NAACP-Garland Branch to Host 4th Annual Wmter Ball

The NAACPG a r l a n d B r a n c h will h o s t s its 4 i h a n n u a l W i n t e r Ball - " C e l e b r a t i n g t h e Year of t h e E d u c a t o r " o n F e b r u a r y 2 7 , fix)m 8:00 p m t o m i d n i g h t at t h e A l e x a n d e r Mansion, 333West Avenue D , downtown Garland. The b l a c k tie event will i n c l u d e entertainment by Thorn B r o w n l e e Jazz Ensemble, buffet d i n n e r , valet p a r k i n g , and a presentation of honorees. Among the educators to b e honored include Pink Ivory Reese, Wallese A n t h o n y , V a s h u n d a Williams, M e r e d i t h M c G i l l , R o y I ^ Williams, Jr., M a r i s a Smith Devereaux, Glorious (Gigi) C r o w d e r , B r e n d a F. Haynes, Loyed E. Jones, K i m b e r l y C . J a c k s o n , V. Elizabeth Campbell, Lathalia L . T r a m m e l , S a n d r a L . Reaves, E r i c C o c k e r h a m , and Diana N.Tharpe. T i c k e t s are S 3 5 p e r p e r s o n and can be p u r c h a s e by s e n d i n g a check o r m o n e y order to NAACP-Garland, RO. Box 460944, Garland, Texas 7 5 0 4 6 - 0 9 4 4 . F o r m o r e information, call 972-381-5044, p r ^ s # 5 .

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Community Spotlight STEP U P WITH ANTWONE FISHER A N D JACOB'S LADDER Dallas agency to host fundraiser featuring talk by popular author February 29
DALLAS - O n Sunday, February 2 9 , 2004 at 5 p.m. Jacob's Ladder will host its second annual special event: Step U p With Antwone Fisher. Following the success of the inaugural fundraiser last year featuring Mitch A l b o m , Jacob's L a d d e r has invited the a w a r d winning author whose life story inspired the movie Antwone Fisher, directed by Denzel Washington. His inspirational talk and book signing will be held at the Sara Ellen and Samuel Weisfeld C e n t e r at 1508 Cadiz and Browder, downtown Dallas. Underwriting sponsorships are still available starting at S300 each with preferred seating a n d a n invitation to a special patron dinner. Individual tickets are $50, a n d students are 8 2 5 . Proceeds benefit Jacob's Ladder, a non-profit and n o n sectarian organization d e d i c a t e d to s t r e n g t h e n i n g families in the Dallas community by offering adults education a n d interpersonal skills necessary to climb the ladder toward self-sufficiency. T h e event is co-chaired by M a r s h a F o g a r t y a n d Julie Lowenberg. Born in prison in 1959 to 17-year-old Eva M a e Fisher, A n t w o n e F i s h e r was taken from a loving foster care family where he had spent two years. Claiming the positive attachment between him and his foster m o t h e r could be problematic, the state subsequently placed him in the foster h o m e of Reverend and M r s . Pickett. It was in the Pickett's cruel a n d loveless household that the nightmare of his childhood unfolded, and where h e endured 14 years oT horrific physical, cmotJOirat and sexual abuse. U p o n coming of age, Fisher m a d e a critical decision to join the U.S. Navy, where he spent 11 years learninc how to walk with helped him realize his potential, and suggested he search for his real family. In 1992, while working as a security guard for Sony Pictures Entertainment, Fisher found his family, reuniting with the large e x t e n d e d side of his deceased father's family. Fisher's father was killed while his m o t h e r was in prison, and they did not know of his existence. Fisher's incredible story of perseverance and selfdiscovery began to circulate the Sony lot. But rather than sell the story to the Hollywood executives showing interest, he decided to WTite the screenplay himself, and after 41 drafts, sold it to 20 C e n t u r y Fox. Antwone Fisher is the author of Finding Fish: A M e m o i r a n d W h o Will C r y for the Little Boy, his first collection of poetry. For more information, contact Jacob's Ladder, 214/426-9269.

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T h t o a i l i F e b r u a r y 2S The Dallas Center for Contemporary Art presents 'Piece Work: fiber & m u l t i p l e s ' , a survey of artists w o r k i n g in fiber, i n c l u d i n g e m b r o i d e r y , stitchery, weaving a n d fabric. Public o p e n i n g J a n u a r y 16, 8 - 9 p . m . 2 8 0 1 Swiss Ave, Dallas. Call 214.821.2522, or visit: www.thecontemporary.net. F e b m a r y 12 - 1 4 John McGreevy's classic biblical e p i c " T h e R o b e " will be G a r l a n d Civic T h e a t r e ' s annual fundraiser. P e r f o r m a n c e s are 8 p . m . , extra p e r f o r m a n c e o n S a t u r d a y at 2 p . m . In t h e M a i n A u d i t o r i u m at t h e Granville Arts C e n t e r , Fifth a n d A u s t i n S t r e e t s in downtown Garland. Tickets available at t h e Granville A r t s C e n t e r B o x Office, o r call 972.205.2790. F e b r u a r y 14 5 0 Years of P r o g r e s s a n d Opportunity, 1954-2004 - a black-tie optional gala c e l e b r a t i o n with G o s p e l , jazz, a n d African d r u m m i n g at t h e U n i v e r s i t y of N o r t h T e x a s , t o kick off U N T ' s yearlong o b s e r v a n c e of i n t e g r a t i o n a n d the many pioneers of desegregation. 7 p.m. in Winspear Hall of the Murchison Performing Arts C e n t e r . T i c k e t s : S 5 0 . Call t h e b o x office 9 4 0 . 3 6 9 . 7 8 0 2 . F e b r u a r y 14 - M a y 9 Nasher Sculpture Center presents 'Picasso: T h e Cubist P o r t r a i t s of F e r n a n d e Olivier,' as its first traveling exhibition. 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Janet Jackson's Super Bowl flash dance h a s gotten m o r e publicity than even s h e thought was possible. It seems the everyone, including network executives that were so quick t o publicly distance themselves from complicity, is capitalizing on the opportunity to p r o m o t e something. immediate hearings. C B S h a s b a n n e d Jackson from making h e r scheduled presentation o n the G r a m m y Awards. T h e N F L denounced t h e incident a n d vowed that M T V will never p r o d u c e a n o t h e r show for t h e sports league a n d promised that future s u p e r bowl half time shows will b e something akin to L a w r e n c e Welk recordings. Even President Bush h a d t o get a piece of this action a n d m a d e the statement that h e had fallen asleep during the halftime show.

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Collin County First State of the C o u n t y Address Collin C o u n t y Judge R o n H a r r i s will deliver t h e first State of the C o u n t y address t o r e s i d e n t s , city l e a d e r s a n d t h e m e d i a o n F e b r u a r y 19th, w^ith the theme " P e r f o r m a n c e , Accountability a n d Vision." " W e ' r e h o n i n g o u r skUls," says H a r r i s . " W e ' r e s e t t i n g m e a s u r e s for ourselves a n d employees; we've developed a performance-based strategy; and we're continuing t o set long-term goals." The presentation will focus o n issues s u c h a s t h e t a x r a t e , i n f o r m a t i o n services technology updates, health air quality, services, homeland security, A t t o r n e y ' s Office, Sheriff's Office, T a x A s s e s s o r - C o l l e c t o r a n d t h e J u d i c i a r y will b e included. " W e have a lot t o talk a b o u t , " says H a r r i s , " w e p l a n t o h o l d t h e tax r a t e s t e a d y f o r t h e n e x t several years; w e ' r e a d d r e s s i n g issues s u c h a s . air quality and homeland security; a n d w e are t a k i n g t h e necessary' s t e p s t o c o n t i n u e partnering to provide additional roads and parks, as well a s count>' s e t t e e s for o u r growing population." ' k n o w exactly w h e r e w e ' v e been and where we're heading." " O n e of t h e points w e w a n t t o m a k e with this a d d r e s s is t h a t County g o v e r n m e n t entails m o r e t h a n o n e m a y e x p e c t , " says Commissioner Hatchell. "We manage everything fi-om p u b l i c h e a l t h services t o r o a d p a v i n g . . . all while keeping o u r tax rate reasonable."

metal pasty. F o r the life of m e , I can't see why all the hysteria. It was a cheap, low class stunt a n d in very b a d taste. B u t this h a s been the norm in t h e e n t e r t a i n m e n t industry for some time. The Federal Communications Commission should levy their fines o n t h e shows p r o d u c e r s (they hired the F o r those o n e o r two people performers) a n d call it quits. that d o n o t k n o w w h a t is Why continue t o belabor this " W e ' v e definitely m a d e turning the country upside no-brainer when the country p r o g r e s s i n t h e p a s t year," down, p o p diva Janet Jackson has significant issues that should says Commissioner Cole, C o m m i s s i o n e r s P h y l l i s h a d h e r right b r e a s t b a r e d b e high priority for our leader's " n o t only h a v e w e m a d e C o l e , J a c k H a t c h e l l , J e r r y when pop-star Justin Prior t o Jackson, t h e m o s t - attention. m a j o r road improvements, H o a g l a n d a n d Joe J a y n e s will searched for event over a o n e Timberlake tore off her leather H o w bizarre and crazy has the breast c u p during t h e Super day period in the history of the c o u n t r y b e c o m e w h e n we ignore be available to a n s w e r b u t w e also h e l p e d e x p a n d Bowl half t i m e show o n internet was t h e S e p t e m b e r 11 or d a n c e a r o u n d a federal deficit questions following t h e business a n d industry in the F e b r u a r y Isi. T h e bared breast terrorist attack o n A m e r i c a . that is at record levels while briefing. E a c h is p a r t i c i p a t i n g C o u n t y . " was a d o r n e d with a m e t a l Now, as unbelievable as it may calling for federal investigations in t h e p r e p a r a t i o n o f t h e S t a t e T h e a d d r e s s is s c h e d u l e d starburst nipple shield similar s o u n d , it is Janet Jackson of o n e b a r e breast? The of t h e C o u n t y . for 10 a . m . a t C o l l i n C o u n t y to those w o r n b y Las Vegas exposing h e r simburst tipped American public h a s been so College "We have a record of C o m m u n i t y showgirls. A n i m m e d i a t e breast. n u m b e d t o reality t h a t they t r a n s p o r t a t i o n p a r t n e r s h i p s s u c c e s s in C o l l i n C o i m t y , " D i s t r i c t ' s S p r i n g Creek firestorm erupted a n d the C B S TiVo said t h e o n e - s e c o n d d o n ' t even question a $2 trillion network was flooded with calls Jackson incident was t h e m o s t national debt, a lack of health a n d a b o n d p r o g r a m u p d a t e . says C o m m i s s i o n e r J a y n e s , C a m p u s , 2 8 0 0 E . S p r i n g from offended viewers. T h e successes of the District " a n d w e w a n t t h e r e s i d e n t s t o C r e e k Blvd., P i a n o . w a t c h e d a n d r e w a t c h e d T V care, t h o u s a n d s of jobs going T h e fallout from the p o p o u t m o m e n t ever. It received over over s e a s , a n u n d e r - f u n d e d was i n s t a n t a n e o u s . Every 60 times as many searches as education system, o u r soldiers electronic a n d written media the Paris Hilton sex tape, 2 7 5 being killed daily in a no-win jumped o n the b a n d w a g o n and times as many searches as t h e war, a n d $ 2 0 0 billion budget m a d e b r e a s t g a t e t h e i r l e a d streaker w h o r a n o n t h e field busting dollars given away with story. The Federal before t h e second half a n d 3 5 0 n o reasonable explanation. C o m m u n i c a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n times as many searches as Super T h e d o o r has been opened for TPA CNewswire)_It has been admissions. Texas A&M." Still, he says that he called for a n d l a u n c h e d a n bowl M V P T o m Brady. How's the federal government t o d o written that when he became The decision sparited widespread can succeed by launching for getting attention a n d that immediate investigation. F C C something a b o u t all t h e babies direaor of the Central Intelligence debate because the U. S. Supreme initiatives to boost minority C h a i r m a n Michael Powell said publicity'? that perform obscene acts b y Agency (CIA), Robert Gates was Court had ruled in June that race enrollment and he laid out the plan M T V a n d t h e C B S network's In t h e calculating world of feeding at m o t h e r ' s b r e a s t . uniquely qualified to access a world could be considered as factor in a IB a packed crowd: Increase the 16 o w n c d - a n d - o p e r a t e d e n t e r t a i n m e n t it is p r o b a b l y Perhaps John Ashcroft can have wrought with political instability, universit>''s admissions policy. And, number of ethnic minorities who stations a n d m o r e than 2 0 0 m o r e t h a n c o i n c i d e n c e t h a t t h e m arrested u n d e r a Patriot terrorisnij economic turmoil and by all accounts, the Texas A&M apply, increase the percentage of canipus has minority enrollment, increase the affiliated stations could b e Janet J a c k s o n ' s n e w single Act provision. A n d the state of astoimding opportunity. That was College Station 1991. Today, the numbers and funding for fined u p to 527,000 apiece. A record w a s released t h e d a y Virginia will have t o call a former CIA chief, scholarships and enhance 47-year-oId woman from after this m o s t u n f o r t u n a t e special legislative session t o ' turned Texas A&M community communication A n d poor C B S , change their state flag. After all Tennessee has filed a federal "accident". President is confident with students. while constantly expressing its lawsuit against Jackson, it is waving all day long where that he is uniquely State Senator West who Timberlake, M T V , C B S a n d displeasure over this r e p u g n a n t little children c a n see t h e qualified to access a serves as Chairman of the V i a c o m ori. behalf of "all n o n - s c r i p t e d event, used t h e R o m a n goddess Virtus, with o n e educational system Senate Subcommittee on Americans w h o watched t h e exposure t o shamelessly create b r e a s t e x p o s e d . with W h a t w e r e wrought Higher Education told the o u t r a g e o u s c o n d u c t " a n d is the b u z z f o r t h e G r a m m y those founding fathers thinking audience that although he inequalities and Awards show, which will seeking a n unspecified sum for oP was blindsided by the lacking ethnic diversity. herself "and millions of others include m o s t of the same super university's December Eir. Robert Gates w h o were c a u s e d t o suffer bowl performers. Well, it seems recently addressed the he was encouraged decision, .cait^ :>iiU _ _ a i ^ t u r i QUiragi^.yng^erj cynbai:rai.>j5ept oiop<;y -universitj-^s^admissjons^ by Dr. Gates initiatives. "The principle. - j ^ H ^ ^Pgi^fiii Iff M _ policy arid serious Injury." at the Yvonne results of Dr. Gates initiatives WiU Hodby, publisher, Kuumba Heritage; Texas State C o m m e n t s bt- opinions m a y Ewell Townview Senator Royce West; Dr. Robert Gates, president, The U . S . Senate h a s should be immediate. TTiis is All this fuss a n d mass reaction Texas in Dallas. not something in the deep, i n d i c a t e d t h a t it will h o l d over o n e breast covered b y a be sent t o t h e writer a t : Center A&M University www.truthclinic.com Gates, invited by Texas deep fijture or twenty years Photo Courtesy 0/State Senator Rt^yce West Office State Senator Royce from now. This is something West, gave what turned out to be his performed miserably when it comes I'm going to monitor and we are blueprint for increasing the ethnic to having a diversified student body. going to be looking for positive diversity of students at Texas A&M, Of the 45,000 students enrolled at results this fall, in 2004." Editorial Deoartmentt P u b l i s h e r ' s Office; while at the same time not using race the campus, otUy 2 % are Afiican Although Dr. Gates seemed to P h o n e : (972) 516-2992 P h o n e : (972) 5 1 6 - 2 9 9 2 as a factor in its admissions polic>'. calm some fears he still had American and 8% are Hispanic. Fax: (972) 5 0 9 - 9 0 5 8 Fax: (972) 5 1 6 - 4 1 9 7 Last December, the Texas A&M skeptics. To those in the room still Moreover, Gates, who served as Email: publisher@monthegazette.com Email: editor@monthegazette.com University Board of Regents the U.S. top spy from 1991 to 1993 skeptical West said, "if it does not

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Mesquite, TX Eastfield College is hosting an African on American Read-in Wednesdays February 18 fix>m 11:28 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the college's Performance Hall. This FREE event is part of Eastfield's celebration of Black History Month and is open to the public. The African American Read -In is promoted by the National Council ofTeachers of English and takes place all over America in libraries, places of worship, fellowship haDs, schools and colleges. "Last year's Read-In was a positive event that brought students, professors, college staff and members of the community together," said
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We say the same thing today. Do we want to be free? If we do, shouldn't we follow those who are leading the way to freedom, rather than those who are keeping us enslaved? We know quite well that the "establishment" wants the status quo, and we can look back in history and see how the system changed to accommodate the desires of the powerful vis-a-vis maintaining status quo. For instance, five years after the Civil War, according to Amos Wilson, the percentage of Blacks in prison went &x>m nearly zero to more than 33 percent. Even though Black people were so-called "free" the Establishment still figured out how to enslave us, the 13th Amendment notwithstanding. Take a look at the Civil Rights period. We fought for the right to spend our money wherever we wanted and, despite the resistance of the Establishment, we finally won that right (I said, "Right" not "Privilege"). The economic system quickly came up with ways to see that we could do exactly what we had fought for. They started making all sorts of trinkets and clothing to sell to us, setting up jobs programs

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Keith Price The artistic director of the Soul Rep Theatre will perform his award winning inspirational works, I Got a Pen in My Hand for Langston and Read for Life. Price is a well-known local actor/poet currently appearing in the local production of A Soldier's Story. Also scheduled to appear: the Eastfield Ja2z Ensemble under the direction of Professor Curt Bradshaw, the Bryan Adams High School step team, Skyline High School's speech and drama classes and Samuell High School's performing arts classes.
for us, building barracks-style and high-rise housing for us, and designing a state-of-the-art welfare system that would surely destroy our family structure, all in an ongoing effort to make us their economic slaves. We should have listened to and heeded Harriet's words. So what do we do in 2004 if we really want to be free? And, by the way, I can hear some brothers and sisters right now saying, "I am free; I don't need to do anything." They are obviously the remnant of those who told Harriet they would rather stay where they were than to go with her, and they are probably the reason she said she could have freed more slaves if they had simply known they were slaves. Nevertheless, for those of us who know we are still not frre, what are we going to do about it? First, I think we had better stop our mindless, blind, and lemminglike behavior when it comes to some of those we call leaders. They are enslaved, and they are busy trying to keep us that way. Then, we must find the Harriets, Fredericks, and David Walkers among us who are willing and able to lead us to true freedom. Those among us who are dedicated

Refreshments will be served immediately following the event, which is being sponsored by the college's Enrollment Management Office and the Rising Star Program. Eastfield students, faculty' and staff as well as members of the community are also invited to select and read a passage, excerpt or poem from a work by an Afiican American writer to read aloud. To sign up to read, or for more information, please contact Brynndah Hicks Turnbo at 972-860-7076 or via e-mail at bht4323@dcccd.edu. Eastfield College is located at 3737 Motley Drive in Mesquite, TX.
to and have an understanding of where we must really go to obtain freedom are the ones we should be following and helping. Those who are willing to make sacrifices like Marcus Garvey, those who are willing to stand up and speak out like Malcolm X, those who are willing to design and execute bold economic strategies like Reginald Lewis and Ken Bridges, those who are fearless and selfless like Medgar Evers, are the ones we need to follow today. They are saying the same thing our ancestors said: "If you want to be free, come and go with me." James E. Clingman, an adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati's African-American Studies department, is former editor of the Cincinnati Herald Newspaper and founder of the Greater Cincirmaii Afiican American Chamber of Commerce. He hosts the radio program, "Blackonomics," and is the author of the book, or "Economic Empowerment Economic Enslavement-We have a Choice." He can be reached at (513) 489-4132, or by e-mail at jclingman(u bIackonomics.com.

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One of the greatesi living guitarists in the world, PACO DE LUCIA takes pride in his celebration of the art of flamenco - and his inclination to test the boundaries of the classical art form. Flamenco, like the blues to which it is often compared, evolved from the music of a disenfranchised minority- But it is also a complex art form that combines guitar playing, singing and dancing, setting off layers of powerful rhythms and emotions. Paco de Lucia was able to grasp these nuances at a very early age. "There was a time when I was concerned about losing myself," he added, "but not now. Pve realized that, even if I wanted, I couldn't do anything else. I am a flamenco guitarist. If I tried to play anjthing else it would still sound like flamenco." De Lucia's incomparable ability and exhilarating showmanship caused The Denver Post to declare his performance "one of the best concerts of the decade... (he) raises the roof with virtuoso performance." To purchase tickets, visit www.basshall.com.

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Jackee Harrj', most known for her roles on the hit series "227" and "Sister, Sister", is starring in the E. Lynn Harris play- "Not a Day Goes By", along with Trenyce from American Idol, and Comedienne Gary Owen. Bom Jacqueline Harry in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in 1956, the sassy actress will always be recalled as Sandra Clark, the flirtatious character in the NBC series, "227". Although Harry had already appeared on TV for several seasons on the NBC daytime drama "Another World", "227", made the former Brooklyn schoolteacher a star! In 1992, she joined "The Royal Family" (after the death of Redd Foxx) as Ruth, Delia Reese's wayward sister. The show still didn't click, and the next year Harry was offered the role of the free-spirited mother of one of the separated-at-birth twins on "Sister, Sister". At first, she rejected the role, but the show's executive producer, Suzanne de Passe, talked her into taking it. "Sister, Sister" ran on ABC for two seasons before being canceled. It was picked up by The WB Network, where it ran twice per week, and was given an order for episodes through the 1997-98 season. Catch Harry, along with the other stars in "Not a Day Goes By", a play that tells the story of what happens when lies, deceit, and betrayal meet fear lust and greed. An extravagant wedding has been planned for what looks to be the 'perfect' couple, but just before the marriage ceremony, the dreadful past and the deceitful present jeopardize the ideal couple's fumre. The play comes to Dallas February 17-February 22 at The Black Academy of Arts & - For more Letters. information, visit www. elynnharris - com.

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education as being Whittf and outof-control abortion rates rampant, one would like to think that the NAACP, which claims to represent the best interest of the Black community, would insist on a more reputable individual as a model of excellence to be emulated and extolled." Trial dates for the Kelly cases are pending. NAACP President Kweisi Mfume disagreed that the "Chocolate Factory" nomination would cast a negative light on the organization. "We have to remember that we are Americans, not Iraqis, and believe in the presumption of innocence," Mfume said. "It's up to the court to decide. This is not a
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humanitarian award and he is not being nominated. These are the Image awards. If this was a nomination for R. Kelly as a vocalist... I think we have to let the process run its course and allow the members to vote." The process is as follows: * Label executives, artists and others submit entries in each of 35 categories; * A 300-member committee - 150 NAACP staff and board (including Mfume) and 150 individuals in the enlertainment industry - narrows the submissions down to five nominees per category; * NAACP members cast their vote for one candidate per category via the NAACP's Crisis magazine and online, a 30-day process. Kelly tops the list of nominations in t h e state of T e x a s , said, "motivation is paramount, counseling is a by-product a n d g r o w t h is inevitable." T h e company is ranked in t h e t o p 15th within a 4 -state region. The top producer and graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary a n d S o u t h e r n Bible Institute, finds time t o give back as a n instructor a t S o u t h e r n Bible, "It is r e w a r d i n g to illuminate the Word of G o d with new students. Oftentimes, it is a matter of explaining away old ways of thinking," said Laurent.- " T h e L o r d said if I take o n e step, He'll take t w o that's n o t in the bible. It's a popular phrase that caught like wild fire" said L a u r e n t . It is his vision that Laurent w a n t s p e o p l e t o catch. " M y vision it to b e a church that meets the needs of t h e c o m m u n i t y with a guarantee that you'll get a lasting taste of of the oldest learned journals in the United States. I n 1926, h e developed N e g r o History Week and in 1937 published the first issue of t h e N e g r o H i s t o r y Bulletin. Dr. Woodson often said that h e h o p e d t h e time would c o m e w h e n N e g r o H i s t o r y Week would b e unnecessary; when all Americans would willingly ''Black^micricans as a iegitiinaic a n d integral part of the history of this country. D r . Woodson's

for outstanding album with other hopefuls (Dance with my Father), Luther Vandross; (The Diary of Alicia Keys), Alicia Keys; (Love & Life), Mary J. Blige; and (Speakerboxxx-The Love Below), OutKasi. "Generally our members are pretty responsible for voting for the winners and they make the final determination," said John White, speaking for the NAACP's national office. Mfume believes that any criticism regarding R. Kelly is no diflFerent than previous criticisms about earlier NAACP nominations, such as Danny Glover's portrayal of Mister in (The Color Purple), Denzel Washington's portrayal of a rogiie cop in (Training Day), and comments deemed negative toward the Word of G o d a n d how to apply it t o your daily lives," said Laurent. Tooling away at his vision, t h e L F B C family recendy enlisted the assistance of a n e w minister of music, Gaye Arbuckle, " T h e Word of G o d is going forth, b u t you must have an a c c o m p a n i m e n t . " Worship is key as p e o p l e a r e spiritually fed through the ministry of music," said Laurent. Eventually, L a u r e n t hopes t o devote full-time to the ministry with t h e h e l p of h i s wife, A u d r y e s . T o g e t h e r they have eight children between t h e m . Little Flock Baptist C h u r c h is growing a n d invites you t o visit along their journey. Service times are Sundays at 10:45 a . m . a n d begirming o n M a r c h 7 , t h e r e will b e a n additional 6:30 evening ser\'ice. Bible Study is o n Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. outstanding historical research influenced others to carry o n his work. A m o n g these have been such noted historians as John H o p e Franklin, Charles Wesley, a n d Benjamin Quarles. W h e t h e r it's called Black history, N e g r o history, Afro-American history, or African American history, his philosophy h a s m a d e the study of Black history a legitimate a n d inquiry. D r . Woodson's concept has given a profound sense of dignity t o all Black Americans.

Rosa Parks in (Barbershop). "You have to understand that these are nominations," Mfijme said, "which are recommendations. This is a process that can't be measured until it's completed, not until the night they open the awards."

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G. Woodson was brought u p without the "ordinary comforts of life." H e was n o t able t o attend school during m u c h of its five-month t e r m because helping o n t h e farm took a formal priority over education. D e t e r m i n e d n o t t o be defeated b y this setback, C a r t e r w a s able "largely by m fRmnnnniun le IIIHULR the^ffMMHMlffffl' Af ^ c o m m o n ' school subjects b y the time h e was seventeen." Am'^'^'ous for m o r e education, C a r t e r a n d his brother Robert H e n r y moved to H u n t i n g t o n , West Virginia, where they h o p e d t o attend the Douglass High School. However, C a r t e r was forced t o e a r n h i s living a s a m i n e r in Fayette C o u n t y coal fields a n d was able to devote only a few m o n t h s each year t o h i s schoohng. In 1895, a twentyyear-old Carter entered Douglass High School, where h e received his diploma in less than two years. F r o m 1897 t o 1900, C a r t e r G. Woodson began teaching in W i n o n a , Fayette C o u n t y . In 1900, he returned to Huntington to become the principal of Douglass H . S . ; h e finally received his Bachelor of Literature degree from Berea College, Kentucky. F r o m 1 9 0 3 t o 1 9 0 7 , h e w a s a school supervisor in t h e Philippines. Later h e traveled throughout E u r o p e and Asia a n d studied at t h e S o r b o n n e University in Paris. I n 1908, h e received his M.A. from t h e University of C h i c a g o , a n d In 1 9 1 2 , h e received his P h . D . in history from Harvard University.

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Sunday Service M o r n i n g Worship 7:30 am & 10:30 a m 9:00 a m Sundav School Wednesday Service Prayer Meeting 7:00 p m Brotherhood 7:00 p m Missions 7:00 p m Singles G r o u p 7:00 p m Bible Study 7:45 p m 1013 S. Greenville Avenue R i c h a r d s o n , TX 7S081 972-644-2335 (Office) 972-644-9347 (Fax) www.GreenvilleAvenueChurchorChri8t.org (Website)

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(Quality chUdcare available Daily in the Development Center

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A Praying Church Family "Watchmen on the Walls"

214-341-6459 ( P h o n e ) 214-342-8403 ( F a x ) 9550 S h e p a r d R o a d D a l l a s , T X 75243 www.nmzb.org (Website) newmzbc(^aol.com (Email)

MINISTER S . T . W . G i b b s , III

Associate Ministers B e n Alvcrs PatrickWorthey ((Kir \lorninj;\\orvhtpSenium :m .A.M.. 4:(HI A.M.. !0.(K AM .mdl 1:11 AM

Elders Ray C h r i s t o p h e r H a r l e e G l o v e r Fred Green Raymond Hart D a v i d P h i l l i p s , J r . J o h n i e V. R o d g e r s , S r .

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Mt. Olive Church of Piano

740 Avenue F, Suite 303 Piano, TX 75074
A Non-denominational C h u r c h for all Nations

Schedule of Services: Sunday Early Morning Worship 8:00 a.m. Sunday School Classes 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship (1st Sunday) 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Early Bird Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Morning Bible Study Prayer Meeting and Evening Bible Study 9:30 a.m. 7:30 p.m.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 7PM Youth, Brotherhood. Mission & Young Adult Ministries 7PM Bible Study & Men's Choir 7PM Mid-Week Service 7PM Mass Choir

P a s t o r S a m Tcnceroy P a s t o r Gloria Fenceroy Schedule of Services Sunday Morning Worship 8:00 am & 11:00 am
S u n d a y School M e n & W o m e n Ministry Leadership M e e t i n g Singles Ministry Youth Bible S t u d y M i d - W e e k Service Mother's Day Out , 1st & 3rd M o n d a y s 2nd Mondays 4th M o n d a y s Wednesdays Wednesdays l U e s d m y & T h u r s d a y 9:00 mxa 9:45 a m 7:30 p m 7:30 p m 7:30 p m 7:30 p m 7:15 p m 2iOO p m

Servicios E n EspaAol

4396 Main Street The Colony, Texas 75056 (972) 625-8186 website: www.fbc-online.net

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18, 2004 Page 7

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The Potter's House Mass Choir Wins Grammy for "A Wing and a Prayer" CD
Dexterity Sounds/EMI Gospel Spreading the Word of God Through Music DALLAS - The Potter's House Mass Choir won a Grammy for "A Wing and a Prayer" in the Best Gospel Choir or Chorus Album category during the 46 th Annual Grammy Awards that aired last night. Featuring Bishop T.D. Jakes as narrator and such Gospel artists as Jesse Campbell, Israel Houghton, Andrea Randle and Tommye Young-West, the album was released by the Dexterity Sounds/EMI Gospel label. A partnership between Bishop Jakes and EMI Gospel to develop music with a divine the Dexterity message, Sounds/EMI Gospel label includes Beverly Crawford, Darwin Hobbs and Shirley Murdock in addition to The Potter's House Mass Choir. The label has produced eight albums, five of which have received Grammy nominations. Bishop T D . Jakes, Senior Pastor of The Potter's House, is grateful for the recognition by the academy. "The main reason that we release albums is to spread the Word of God through music. We are honored to receive a Grammy, which I'm sure will help us touch more lives." Bishop Jakes also emphasized appreciation for the choir's hard work and dedication under the direction of Steve Lawrence. "God has truly blessed us with an album that can minister to people and win awards too, said Minister of Music and Choir Director Steve Lawrence. "This is a great honor for The Potter's House and the mass choir." Minister Lawrence attended the ceremony and accepted the award on behalf of the choir. Jamar Jakes, Bishop Jakes' son, accepted the Grammy on his behalf, so Bishop Jakes could minister at The Potter's House during the 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Sunday services. The Potter's House's competition for the Grammy included several seasoned artists such as John P. Kee and The New Life Community Choir, CeCe Winans and The Born Again Church Choir, Chicago Mass Choir and Colorado Mass Choir. The Potter's House Mass Choir and Dexterity Sounds/EMI Gospel will begin working on their next album later this year.

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Have a Heart on Valentine's Day Help Scouts Feed the Hungry

1 DALLAS Thousands of Scouts will be in your neighborhood this Saturday, Valentine's Day, collecting food to feed the jaungry in your itommunity. Circle T e n jpouncil, Boy Scouts of America is kicking off the [16th annual "Scouting for Sf^ood" drive. I "Scouting for Food" is the largest door-to-door food collection effort in JKorth Texas. Since the iirive began in 1 9 8 8 , {Scouts have gathered iinore than 6 million cans bf food for more than 50 JTood banks in Dallas and Fort Worth. Last year, iScouts collected nearly ^00,000 food items; this
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year they plan to top that by collecting 550,000 items. Scouts have delivered yellow collection bags to doorsteps in 11 counties in N o r t h Texas a n d o n e county in Oklahoma. Residents are asked to fill the bags with nutritious non-perishable food items, such as canned meats, vegetables, soups and fruit and jars of peanut butter. Scouts will collect the food items from residences beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 14. "Scouting for Food 2 0 0 4 " coincides with the 94th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America and not only provides items for
For more information, call 972-6335511. There are now two Sunday Morning Services! Early Morning Worship Service @ 8:00 am and regular Sunday Morning Worship ^ 11:00 am in Seuion Now!
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food banks, b u t offers an opportunity for Scouts to become involved in community service. "This is an ideal time for the food drive," said Gene Stone, C E O of Circle Ten Council " a s supplies at many of the food banks in our area are low because of the holiday season. T h e door-to-door collection also helps young Scouts experience the positive feeling of doing a *good turn' for others." T h e 2004 food drive is sponsored by Tom T h u m b and media sponsors include WFAA, C h . 8 and T h e Dallas Morning News. Please visit our Web site: www. circle 10. org.
McFarland at 972-437-3493, Ext. 111
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,j /if Seuion Nm^ ]J] Divorce Recovery13-week Iprocess for those divorced, going [through a divorce, or recently Ifeparated. Free Child Care We will follow Garland's school chedule and will be out for spring ireak. To sign up, please call the 'jhurch at 972-276-5218 or 972-412325. INlount Hebron Missionary Baptist 'Church Pastor Leonard Leach 901 Dairy Road Garland, TX 75040 972-276-5218

A refresher ojurse in Spanish- Bldg 1010, Room D218 For more information, contact Anita Jarrell at 214-364-0330. N o r t h Dallas C o m m u n i t y Bible Fellowship Rev. Leslie W. S m i t h , Pastor 302 Centennial Blvd. Richardson T X 75081-5057 972-437-3493 ST. MARK MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH February 21, 3:00 pm Celebration of Love, Hosted by the L.O.V.E. Ministry of St. Mark Guest Speakers: Authors Joe & Ramona Bailey Location: 1300 N . Central Expressway, McKinney, TX. 75069, 972-542-9471 Please RSVP by February 16- Call Rod or Vickie Winston at 972-5622107. For more information, call 972-5426178. St. Mark MUlonary Baptist C h u r c h Rev. Churlea S.Wuttley. Senlnr Pastor 1308 Wilcox Street .McKlnncy.TX 75069 972.542-6178

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March 5tbamJ6A. 2004 9 7:00 pm March 7, 2004. IIMtam and 7:00pm A Prison to Praisin' Service; Rev. Steve Partain shares his powerful testimony of h o w G o d saved and delivered him. FREE dinner afrer each l e m p l e of E>eltverance C O G I C Rev. Craig Kelly. P a s t o r 4017 Forest Lattti Drive ( c o m e r of E l a m & Masters) Balch Springs, T X 750180 972-913-1965 W E S T S I P E BAPTl.ST C H U R C H February 14, 6:00 pm 2004 Disciples (Valentine) BaU Registration has begun. Please see flyers in the foyers of the church and any Single or Single Again representative or Marriage Ministry representative for more information. For more information concerning these events, call 972-221-5668. Westside Baptist C h u r c h of LewisvUle Rev. Kenneth W. Blake, Senior Pastor'" 802 Bellairc Blvd. Lewiivillc.TX 75067
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Setior Pasttjf Terry Humbackh

2350 E. Maytlckl Ruad, Ariington. Texas 76014

(817) 357-5811 or www.a^wct.uiv

M O C O P School of BibUcal Studies will offer a Seminary Class the topic is "Practical Theology" 101 &102, cost S40 (includes textbook). Enrollment is now open. For more information call, 972-6335511 Fmhruary 27-29. 2004 M O C O P ' S M E N ' S RETREAT, "Connecting God & Men" For more information call Elder Uoyd Spence @ 972-633-5511 Mt. Olive C h u r c h of Piano Rev. S a m Fenceroy, Pastor 740 Avenue F Ilano,TX 75075 972-633-55U N O R T H D^ Hmrulayi, 7t00pm - 8i30pm .A. Support GroupHealing Past Wounds Held in Youth Library, Room D204 For more information, contact Tera

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Tutuiayt & Thurtdayi, 9:00 am ~ 2i00 pm Mothers' Day Out Program for ages 2 months to 4 years of age. Phonics, numbers, colors, shapes &L other early childhood skills will be offered. For enrollment package &

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Seretha Dawkins at 972-633-5511, t^etween 9:00 am and 2:00 pm.

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All Nations United

Who Are the Women of God? Why is MON-The Gazette Honoring Ttiem On Mother's Day Weekend 2004? What Can Yott Do To Be A Part Ot The Momentous Occasion? Go To www.monthegazette.com (Click on Women 01 God) or Contact Sister Tarpley At 972-606-3B78 voice mail

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(Sharing The Fellotuship Love, Saving Souls o/Love and Changing Litres)

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ministries include: "English As A Second Language' and "Spanish As A Second Language" Classes.

Saint Mark Missionary ji^l^ Baptist Ciiurcli

1308 Wilcox Street, McKinney Tx Pastor Charles S. Wattley

Little Flock Baptist Church

Pastor Louis E. t^urent
Internet Broadcast: www.krgm.com (Mon - Fri @ 12 Noon) A Place Where a "Taste of the Word" is Guaranteed 9:30 am . 10:45 am Wednesday Prayer Meeting/Bible Study . 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

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"Where Jesus is the Main Attraction"

Sunday Worship Experience 8:00 am & 10:45 a m Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 Noon & 7:00 p m Dr. Jerome E. McNeil, Jr., Pastor

Sunday Education Ministries... 9:30 a.m. Worship Celebration... 11:00 am. - Nursery Facilities Available Wednesday Family Ministries... 7:00 p.m. Friendly Fellowship with A Family Focus For More Information Call 972.542.6178
www.saintmarkbc.com 8tmarkmissionaryaol.com

P h o n e : 214-325-7021 P a x : 214-371-S922 o r 214-.372-2135 Email: theswordcutsfiayahoo.com

New Life Fellowship of Hamilton Park

8219 B i m c h e Drive DaUas,TX 75243 972-671-1096
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14120 Noel Road Dallas, TX 75254

972-239-1120 (OfHce) 972-239-5925 (Fax) templeoffaith_cme@sbcglobal.net (Email) Me;illh\ Bc'^innin^s (liild l)o\el<fpiuonl ("oiilcr 972-404-1412

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