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The Dallas Post TribuneNovember 13 - 19, 2014Page 2AMY DAY: VOTING AND SHOPPINGBY DR. ESTER DAVISLet's talk about votingfirst. By now you know thatthe midterm election of2014 was shameful and thelowest turnout since WorldWar II. Older, white voters,who traditionally supportRepublicans went to thepolls 75% strong. TurnoutamongtraditionallyDemocratic groups, theyoung, the "minoritized"and women was way downto 12%. On the local front,there are 1.2 million registered voters in DallasCounty. Only 33% took thetime to vote. I simply do notunderstand this. And to beperfectly honest with you, Itried extremely hard tochoose another subject forthis week's article, but I simply could not shake the urgeto pen thoughts on these"sad statistics".Several weeks ago, I readthis other "sad set of statistics". New Orleans rakes inmore than 200 millionfrom a single annual threeday affair. It is called the "superbowl" of marketing toAfrican American women.Now, these statistics are notnews. For instant, AfricanAmericans are known aretrendsetters. We exercisereligiously more economicclout in our consumerism.And it never falls below50%. Eighty(80%)percent ofAfrican American consumers will tell a friendabout a product if they likeit or dislike it.Fiftynine(59%)percent expectcompanieswithlargeAfrican American consumerbases to give back to theAfrican American community.Surprisingly,forty(40%)percent are morelikely to use a daily deal appthan the other markets. Wespent more than threehours a day on social mediaand nearly 40% shop online.I could go on and on. Ofcourse, nothing you do is asecret anymore. It is all insomebody's fishbowl storedunder "disrespect".But the point of this exercise of thoughts is the influence we as AfricanAmericans bring to the tableand the way we report it tothe world. Reminds me ofanother piece I read thismonth from Dr. Willie Jolly,in Washington, D. C., something about a 100 hat on aten-cent head.I amunapologetic, because voting was not always free tothe African American. Weall owe a debt to our ancestors. Repeating: We all. . .owe a debt.A new year is a-coming.We can do better.Ester Davis can bereached at214.376.9000P.S. OOOO!! THANKS. . .Mr. President for the masterful nomination of LorettaLynch asAttorney General.The City of Dallas Announce Local Non-ProfitLaunching Affordable Alternative to Payday LoansPresident Obama Names Loretta LynchNew Attorney GeneralContinued from Page 1ARepublicans have promised tough scrutiny ofObama's pick after years ofbattles with Holder, who isclose to Lynch and appointed her as chair of a committee that advises him on policy. Holder has been anunflinching champion ofcivil rights in enforcing thenation's laws and his successor will be left to grapplewith several prominent civilrights issues that have beenelevated on his watch.White House officials saidthey are leaving it up toSenate leaders to work outthe timeline for her confirmation, with Obama callingfor approval "withoutdelay." But with Democratsfacing a long list of priorities before year's endbrings a shift to Republicancontrol, it's likely she won'tget a vote until next year.Vermont Sen. PatrickLeahy, a Democrat and theoutgoing chairman of theSenateJudiciaryCommittee, said he willconsult about schedulingconfirmation hearings withIowa Sen. Chuck Grassley,the Republican who willtake over in January. "Shewill appear before theSenate Judiciary Committeein a public hearing after wehave had time to review herrecord," he said in a statement.Lynch was chosen in largepart because the WhiteHouse sees her as likely towin approval from theSenate after Republicanswon the majority inTuesday's midterm elec-tion. Grassley's office saidObama called him Fridaynight to tell him Lynchwould be the nominee andthe White House followedup to schedule a time forGrassley to speak withLynch.Lynch is the U.S. attorneyfor the Eastern District ofNew York, which coversBrooklyn, Queens, StatenIsland and Long Island, aposition she also heldunder President Bill Clinton."Loretta doesn't look tomake headlines, she looksto make a difference,"Obama said, offering anexplanation why she'slargelyunknowninWashington outside legalcircles. "She's not aboutsplash, she is about substance."Local non-profit Business& Community Lenders(BCL) of Texas is administering the Community LoanCenter program in Dallasand Austin, which will provide consumer loans of upto 1,000 to employees ofparticipatingemployerswith no collateral or creditcheck. Interest rates arecapped at 18% and borrowers have up to a year to payback the loan through payroll deduction, in contrastwith the typical payday orauto title loan which havemuch shorter terms andtypically collect between250% to 800% interest.Additionally, BCL of Texaswill also provide financialcounseling to borrowersupon request through theirnon-profit partners, helpingborrowers to achieve financial stability and escape thecycle of debt brought on byshort-term loans."The extremely shortterms of payday and autotitle loans often trap consumers into situations inwhich they find they canonly pay the interest whenthe loan comes due, forcingthem to carry the principalbalance far longer thanthey originally intended toand costing them muchmore in fees and interestthan they were initiallyexpecting to pay," says RosaRios Valdez, CEO of BCL ofTexas. "We're pleased tobe able to participate inbringing this innovativeprogram to the rest ofTexas, and look forward toseeing the impact of theprogram on families whowould otherwise have noother options but to seek ahigh-interest, short-termloan."Book SigningBraxton King Author of “The Blackest Times”The Greater Golden Gate Missionary Baptist Church, Pastored by Rev.Fabial Jacko., is giving Braxton King the author of “The BlackestTImes” a Book Signing.Saturday, November 29th 2014from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 am.(chat and chew)9333 Ferguson Rd. 75228 Dallas, TexasFor more information call 214-327-1250Jarvis Christian College Gumbo Fest“Jarvis Fest” was a wonderful prelude to the UNCF Campaign for Jarvis Christian College (JCC). Thanks to all Dallas Alumni who attended and those who were patrons at the SaturdayNight Gala and thanks to all who gave a donation. We want to continue to give so that we are successful in meeting the 90,000.00 for JCC. Please mark Saturday, November 15, 2014from 3PM-7 PM in your date book or calendar for our local UNCF fundraiser. We will have a “Gumbo Fest” at the home of: Robert and Erma Briley Victor 736 The Meadows ParkwayDeSoto, TX 75115 972-223-8932A donation of 25.00 will be accepted for the Gumbo Fest All other donations will be collected to benefit JCC. Check/Money Order should be made payable to Jarvis Christian College.Please write in the memo section of your check, UNCF donation. Bring a friend or a spouse. Card Game and Door Prizes! If you are unable to attend, please send a donation to ourtreasurer: Tamica Woodson Owoniyi 2100 Pecan Creek Dr. Mesquite, TX 75181Yes, a mind is a terrible thing to waste, but a wonderful thing to invest in. Let’s invest in Jarvis Christian College and give to the UNCF Campaign.In Loving Memory of Allyn "Keith" Bowdre, Sr.Allyn Keith Bowdre, Sr.was born October 20, 1961in Terra Haute, Indiana thethird child of Alvertice andLarneatha Bowdre. He graduated from Waller HighSchool, Class of 1980 andattended Prairie View A&MUniveristy. His work atUniversity College in recentyears was a blessing to boththe students and University.Keith fell in love and married his homegirl, Annette.They were blessed to celebratetheir30thAnniversary in May 2014.To this union, three wonderful children were born.Jennifer Annette, DeAndreaElizabeth and Allyn II.Keith was baptized intothe Lord's Church inMcAlester, OK in 1971. Hewas active throughout hislife and spent many years atthe Shady Acres Church ofChrist in Houston, TX. Mostrecently, he was AssociateMinister at the South Hwy.6 Church of Christ inNavasota, Texas. His booming bass will be remembered by all who heard it ina choir or In worship.Keith enjoyed sports andcoached Little League baseball in Waller County. Hewas locally loyal as he fol-In Loving Memory of George Mason HaskinsNovember 1 , 1941 - October 22, 2014lowed the Texans, Rockets,and Astros. He enjoyedplaying golf and enjoyedtalking about politics andcurrents events. He alsowas an excellent cook andhis skill on the grill will behard to replace.Keith leaves to cherishmany fond memories hiswife Annette Bowdre; children, Darrell Washington ofOrlandoFl.,JenniferBowdre of Houston, TX.DeAndrea Bowdre ofHouston, TX amd AllynBowdre, Of Prairie View, TX;father Alvertice Browdre,Jr.; his mother, LarneathaBowdre of Tyler, TX; Yvonne(Michael)Woodard(Houston, TX) ,Darryl (Lynn)Bowdre of Tyler, TX;Anthony (Robin) Jackson(Dallas, TX); Greg Bowdre ofPrairie View, TX; Elizabeth(Arnold) Revuelta (PortArthur, TX). Grandchildren,Jersey Washington, LyricWashington,MicahWashington, and DavidCrawford; a host of otherfamily and friends.Keith also left us something else #CSWSpraying and we won't.George Mason Haskinswas born to the late Danand Janie Haskins onNovember 1, 1941, inTexarkana, TX He was theeleventh of twelve children. He was preceded indeath by both parents, twosisters and six brothers.HeattendedPaulLawrence Dunbar Schoolfrom kindergarten to thetenth grade. While atDunbar he excelled as astar running back on thefootball team. Georgecompleted his high schoolstudies at West BeltonHarris High School in 1960.He joined the UnitedStates Air Force and spentthree years of his four yearenlistment, in Seville,Spain, as a logistics specialist. Upon release from theAir Force, he went to EastChicago, Indiana andworked at InLand Steel.After the first snow Georgepromptly left and headedwest to California. Heworked at Hughes Aircraftand during this time hereceived a Bachelor'sdegreeinBusinessManagementfromPepperdine University inSouthern California. AfterhisretirementfromHughesAircrafthereceived a contract withNorthrop Aircraft. Heserved as the CEO forWorld Class MFG. Co.George was a successfulentrepreneur until his finalretirement. He was an avidhunter who had a greatlove for his beagle huntingdogs.George was preceded indeath by two sisters andsix brothers.

Novermeber 13 - 19, 2014The Dallas Post TribuneEDITORIAL PAGEHonoring Our VeteransBY CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIEBERNICE JOHNSONEvery year on Veterans Day,Americans pause to salute thebrave men and women whohave given their lives for ourcountry by serving under thebanner of freedom and democracy. On this day, we renew ourcommitmenttotroops,reservists, families and the 22million veterans across ourcountry. Among those are morethan 120,000 veterans who callDallas County home.America has a sacred trust inthe men and women who serveour country in uniform. Theyprotect our country, and it is ourresponsibility to do the same. Asour troops return from Iraq andAfghanistan, more than two million have enrolled in the U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs(VA) health care system. Theirsacrifices for our country havebeen great, and, in return, itbecomes our responsibility toensure that they, along withthose who served before themhave access to quality healthcare.In August, I was pleased tolearn that the President signedthe Veterans Access, Choice andAccountability Act into law afterCongress demonstrated a strongbipartisan effort geared towardaddressing the VA system'shealth care crisis. I stronglybelieve additional efforts arenecessary to ensure that ourveterans receive the best carepossible from the VA in thefuture.We also celebrated the 70thanniversary of the GI Bill thisyear. Since its passage in 1944,veterans and military familieshave benefitted from the opportunities provided by the GI Bill.Since the enactment of the Post9/11 GI Bill, in 2008, more thanone million veterans or eligiblemilitary family members havebeen able to continue their education.I believe that no veteranshould have to fight for a jobhere at home. The presidentand my fellow democratic members of Congress have takensteps to assist veterans in theirjob search after separating frommilitary service by either providing tax credits for businessesthat hire veterans or connectingveterans and military spouseswith the Veterans EmploymentCenter. We will remain commit-ted to ensuring pathways toprosperous futures for our veterans.In the last paragraph of hissecond inaugural address,President Abraham Lincolnuttered the words that wouldultimately comfort veterans andtheir families for generations tocome. Lincoln challenged thedivided nation to "bind up itswounds; to care for him whoshall have borne the battle, andfor his widow, and his orphan."This is the test and measure ofour nation.On the battlefield, the military pledges to leave no soldierbehind. As a nation, let it be ourpledge that when they returnhome, we leave no veteranbehind. Let us honor their service with actions that fulfill thecommitment to our troops,their families, and our veterans."I Am Confident Of This Great Fact" Philippians 1:6REV. JOHNNY C. SMITH,PASTOR – MOUNT MORIAHMISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCHThe book of Philippians is abook filled with tenderness andpersonal love coming from thegreat Apostle Paul as heexpresses his affections to thePhilippian saints. On Paul'ssecond missionary journey, hevisited this grand place and hada very fruitful ministry inEurope, for two noteworthyfamilies were saved - Lydia andher family and the Philippianjailer and his family (Acts 16).The Philippian epistle is one ofPaul's prison epistle; and theprison epistles are: Ephesians,Philippians, Colossians, andPhilemon. They are designatedas such because they werewritten while he was imprisoned in Rome for two years(Acts 28:30).Although Paul was experiencing hardship, he did notallow his circumstance to dictate an attitude of bitterness!Instead, great joy and confidence exuded from the heartof the Apostle as he wrote thistender and personal letter tothese saints. This letter is really a "thank-you note" expressing Paul's undue gratitude forthe generous way in whichthese saints ministered to hisneeds. After hearing aboutPaul's incarceration, thesesaints dispatched the pastor,Epaphroditus to minister toPaul. So Paul is greatly thanking them for their financial support; moreover, Paul was grateful to God as he rememberedthem (1:3), and exhorted themto spiritual maturity (1:27).Apparently, there were onlythese major areas of concern inthis book: the rivalry issueamong the believers, chapter2:3-4; 4:2; and the infiltrationof "enemies of the cross" whohad invaded the church (3:1-3,18-19).In verse 6, Paul was so overcome with confidence - confident that God will consummatewhat He had begun. What wasPaul so confident of? He wasconfident that God would complete the great work of salvation He had begun in the saints.God has never begun a salvation project, and because ofsome circumstance, abandonit! God will complete the workof salvation He has started inus. He will continue His work inus until the day of Christ Jesus;that is, He will continue Hiswork until we are caught up tomeet Him in the air (I Thess.4:17). Now, that is a fact torejoice in!Time for Black Democrats to SwitchBY GEORGE E. CURRYNNPA COLUMNISTThe midterm elections areover, the final numbers are inand they don't look pretty ifyou're a progressive. So, I amgoing to propose somethingour national African Americanleaders should have suggesteda long time ago: It's time for usto switch. No, not to theRepublican Party. That wouldbe tantamount to drinking JimJones Kool-Aid (Young people,Google "Guyana Massacre").It's time to switch our emphasis from politics to economics.I remember Al Sharpton,speakingatthe2004Democratic convention, sayingBlacks had decided to ride the(Democratic) donkey as far as itwould take us. Well, Al, thatdonkey has taken us as far aswe can go in politics, even into1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.Now, it's time to park that old,tired pack animal on a farm andtry a new mode of transportation.Even when we have given itour best, politics have neverdelivered the expected results.I am old enough to rememberhow exuberant we were withthe election of the first wave ofBlack big city mayors: CarlStokes in Cleveland, RichardHatcher in Gary, Ind., KenGibson in Newark and later,Tom Bradley in Los Angeles,Andrew Young in Atlanta andDavid Dinkins in New York. Wesaw Doug Wilder elected governor of Virginia, the cradle ofthe Confederacy. The outgoinggovernor of Massachusetts isanother African American,Deval Patrick. In January, wewill have not one, but twoBlacks in the U.S. Senate (CoryBooker and Tim Scott), thelargest African American contingent ever in the upperchamber.And the Congressional BlackCaucus (CBC), which bills itselfas the conscience of Congress,has behaved as though it wasunconscious the last six years,too afraid to even critiquePresident Obama for fear offacing a backlash back in theirhome districts. Rep. EmanuelCleaver of Missouri, stated:"Well, I'm supposed to say he[Obama] doesn't get a pass,but I'm not going to say that.Look, as the chair of the BlackCaucus I've got to tell you, weare always hesitant to criticizethe president. With 14 percent[black] unemployment, if wehad a white president we'd bemarching around the WhiteHouse."The undisputable truth isthat Obama needed pressurefrom Blacks and progressives tomake him a better president.When he offered his version ofRonald Reagan's trickle downeconomic theory - if you takecare of America as a whole, itwill trickle down to what JesseJackson calls boats stuck at thebottom. How has that workedout for Black America?And instead of being gratefulfor the silence of the lambs,Obama has an inexplicableneed to criticize his supporterseven more than his opponents.Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) canshout "you lie" during a Stateof the Union speech and icecool Obama could essentiallyignore the public slight. Butappearing at a 2011 CBC dinner, the president urged hisaudience to "Take off your bedroom slippers, put on yourmarching shoes. Shake it off.Stop complaining, stop grumbling, stop crying. We are goingto press on. We've got work todo."Even before his party's buttkicking last week, PresidentObama was doing what healways does - blame his mostardent supporters. On April 10,less than seven months beforethe midterm elections, theWashington Post gave thisaccount:"President Obama said at afundraiser Wednesday nightthat Democrats suffer inmidterm elections in large partbecause black and Latino voters - among other groups don't turn out to vote."'Our voters are younger,more unmarried women, moreAfrican-American and Latinovoters,' Obama said at an eventin Houston. 'They get excitedabout general elections; theydon't get as excited aboutmidterm elections.'"Obama added: ' we havethis congenital disease, whichis in midterm elections wedon't vote at the same rates.'"Obama is correct in sayingAfrican American and Latinovoters don't turn out formidterm elections at the ratethey do for general elections.But that's true of all voters, notjust people of color. Yet,Obama chose to place theblame on the shoulders of people most loyal to him and hisparty.While there have been somemeager improvements sincethe economic meltdownObama inherited, Blacks stillface staggering unemploymentand severe income and wealthinequality.As the National UrbanLeague stated in its 2012 Stateof Black America report, " almost all the economic gainsthat blacks have made in thelast 30 years have been lost inthe Great Recession that started in December 2007 and inthe anemic recovery that hasfollowed since June, 2009."Blacks are on the verge ofspending 1.3 trillion a year,according to a Nielsen's study.It's time to shift our attentionto economic development andempowerment. I am not sayingwe should abandon politics we shouldn't - but it should nolonger be our primary focus.Let's get off of that donkey.Page 3ABOARD OF DIRECTORSDr. Mary E. Beck, ChairpersonDr. T.R. Lee, Jr.Mrs. Dorothy LeeAtty. Theodora Lee, Co-ChairDr. Theronica Bond, MDAtty. 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