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WE KNOW FAMILIES ARE BUSY LIVING…
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voice...everyone has a choice to live well! EVERYONE HAS A VOICE!
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Cultural Expressions...Historical Facts & Moments To Remember All Year Long!
Quick Recipes For The Entire Family!
Chicken & Rice Casserole
Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey
Jack cheese
1 1/2 cups cooked, chopped chicken
breast meat
MAGGI® Beef Bouillon Cube
1/4 cup hot water
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry white wine or water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound lean beef sirloin steak, cut
into 2-inch strips
1 can (12 ounces) Carnation Evaporated Milk
1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon diced jalapeños (optional)
PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Lightly grease
2-quart casserole dish.
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons water
1 package (16 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables
Our Voicestm Contents...
Phone Numbers & More................................. .2
Message From Publisher.................................4
African American Folktale....................................... 5
Leadership At Work...Profiles
Joyce Tapley.....................................................6
Dr. Mamie McKnight........................................ .7
Carter G. Woodson Woodson
founded the Association for the
Study of Negro Life and History
in 1915. He initiated Black
History Week, Feb.12, 1926.
1 package (9 ounces) BUITONI
Refrigerated Fettuccine
1/4 cup (1 ounce) BUITONI
Refrigerated Freshly Shredded
Parmesan Cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
PREPARE pasta according to package
directions.
TOSS pasta with cheese, oil and vinegar.
Add tomatoes and basil. Season with salt
and ground black pepper.
-- Serving Size: 4 --
Source:http://www.meals.com/Recipes
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Living An Authentic Life!.................................. 13
Sojourner Truth..................................... .... .....15
Quotes To Remember...& More!......................15
P.B.S. Pinchback..............................................16
Steps To Planning A Family Reunion...............17
Dates To Remember........................................17
ChildCHECK
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Dates To Remember...Freedom Ain’t Free!... .. 20
Sign up for our “Monthly Newsletter”
at [email protected]
Womens Health & Wellness?............................ 21
African Americans You Should Know?.............22
1 pound fresh tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon
dried basil, crushed
Black Inventors................................................10
Community Calendar ......................................11
4 cups cooked brown rice
Fettuccine Tomato Basil
Salad
Health Tips For Men...................................... ...9
Still Standing (poem)......................................10
1/2 cup (about 3) 1-inch slices green onions
COMBINE rice, cheese, chicken, evaporated
milk, onion, eggs, cilantro, butter and DISSOLVE bouillon in 1/4 cup water in
jalapeños in prepared dish; stir well.
small bowl. Stir in soy sauce, wine,
cornstarch, ginger, and pepper.
BAKE for 45 to 50 minutes or until knife
HEAT vegetable oil in large, nonstick
inserted in center comes out clean.
skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef
FOR FREEZE AHEAD:
and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to
PREPARE as above; do not bake. Cover; 4 minutes or until beef is no longer pink.
freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in Remove from skillet.
refrigerator. Uncover.
HEAT 2 tablespoons water in same skillet.
PREHEAT oven to 350° F.
Add vegetables; cook, stirring occasionally,
for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are
BAKE for 60 to 70 minutes or until knife
tender. Return beef to skillet; stir in bouillon
inserted in center comes out clean.
mixture and green onions. Cook, stirring
-- Serving Size: 4 -frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce is
thickened. Serve over rice.
Exercise Health Tips & More............................8
Never Helpless...Never Hopeless (poem)....22
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Quick Recipes..................................................23
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Phone Numbers & Organizations You Should Know!
MEALS ON WHEELS
Dallas - (214) 689-2639 or 817-336-0912
Black Images Books -214-943-0142
SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES
Dallas - 214-823-5700 or 817-338-4433
Barri Pearson Entertainment -214-552-6153
MENTAL & HEALTH ASSOCIATIONS & ORG.
Dallas - 214-871-2420 or 817-335-5405
MLK, Jr. Family Clinic - 214-426-3645
JPS Health Network - 817-921-3431
Dallas Black Chamber - 214-421-5200
EDUCATION
Dallas Can Academy - 214-824-4226
Dallas Community College - 214-860-2135
Paul Quinn College - 214-376-1000
Dave Herman Images - 214-337-3692
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Power Communications - 972-530-0177
ACORN - 214-823-9885
AIDS Services of Dallas - 214-941-0523
American Cancer Society - 214-421-1680
Black Academy (TBAAL’S) - 214-743-2440
Black Dallas Remembered - 214-670-8637
Black Book Worm - 817-923-9661
D's Delectables - 972-530-8264
Ft. Worth Black Chamber - 817-871-6538
Greater Dallas Chamber- 214-746-6600
Dart Customer Info.- 214-979-1111
Jokae’s Book Store - 972-283-0558
Law Office of Kenneth Mack - 214-676-4708
Mary Kay Cosmetics - 214-375-3439
Scents ‘n’ Things - 214-341-2989
Social Security Administration - 800-772-1213
The Music Center - 214-552-6153
Traylor Motor Homes - 972-291-2067
Total Solution Group - 214-232-1691
Black Dallas Dance Center - 214-871-2376
Weddings Unique - 214-337-7881
Celebrating Life Found. - 972-501-9981 (110)
African American Museum
214-565-9026
Dallas Urban League - 214-915-4600
I Have A Dream Foundation - 214-823-3490
MADD - 214-637-0372 or 817-810-9300
Mothers Against Teen Violence - 214-565-0422
Salvation Army of Dallas - 214-688-4494
Salvation Army of Tarrant - 817-332-2495
Shaun’s Place - 214-376-7050
Sickle Cell Disease Assoc. - 214-942 -1262
South Dallas Cultural Center - 214-939-2787
The MLK, Jr. Com. Center - 214-670-8367
The MLK, Jr. Com. Center - 817-871-5960
The Family Place, Dallas - 214-941-8596
Printing (Baldwin Press)
Lisa Pelt - 972-489-6009
Home Builders & More
Berry Homes, Inc.- 214-330-4600
Darryl Carter, Mortgage Broker -214-707-7266
Quest Global Properties - 972-930-9764
Sunset Mortgage - 972-298-3808
Total Solution Group Realty - 214-232-1691
MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS
African Herald - 214-823-7666
LaVida News - 817-543-2095
UNCF- 972-234-1007
Koinonia Community Outreach HIV/AIDS
(Free Furniture & Clothes) - 214-371-8562
AFRICAN AMERICAN BUS. & ORG.
Parker Originals & More - 972-681-7029
Arthello’s Gallery - 214-941-2276
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African Americans You Should know!
Never Helpless...Never Hopeless
Lewis Howard Latimer
Who am I...molded in the image of
Lewis H. Latimer (1848-1928), was an African
American inventor and draftsman. He contributed to
the development of incandescent electric lighting.
me...I am a beautiful chocolate
Latimer was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts. He
taught himself drafting and mechanical drawing
while employed by a firm of patent attorneys. In
the mid-1870's, he provided the drawings for
Alexander Graham Bell's patent application for
the telephone.
When I look out in this great big
In 1880, Latimer was hired by the United States
Electric Lighting Company. There, he patented a
method for producing carbon filaments that
greatly increased the life of incandescent lights.
He also supervised the installation of electric
lighting in New York City, Philadelphia, Montreal,
and London. In 1883, he began working as an
engineer and draftsman for inventor Thomas A.
Edison. Latimer wrote the first textbook on the
Edison lighting system, Incandescent Electric
Lighting: A Practical Description of the Edison
System (1890).
covered girl...destined to reign...
like all great African Queens.
world and wonder who I will grow
up to be...I simply smile and say
repeat after me..."Never Helpless...
Never Hopeless...I am the creator
of who I will be...I am the
beginning ... middle and end of
what greatness means ... I am the
eagle standing watch...proclaiming
loudly what a gift this world
received...when I came to be...I
am what other little chocolate
covered girls will look up to and
aspire to be...I am the brightest
star shining in the night...I am a
super girl hero showing other little
Dorie Miller
boys and girls how to believe in
Dorie Miller (1919-1943), was a famous African
American hero of World War II (1939-1945). On
Dec. 7, 1941, he was serving as a mess
attendant aboard the battleship West Virginia at
the U.S. naval base on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
That day, Japan staged a surprise attack on Pearl
Harbor, and the West Virginia came under fire.
Miller had no gunnery training, but he took the
place of a dead machine-gun operator and shot
down four Japanese aircraft. For this feat, Miller
received the Navy Cross, a medal given for great
heroism in combat.
themselves and do what is right...
Miller was born on a farm near Waco, Tex. His
real first name was Doris. He enlisted in the U.S.
Navy in 1939. At that time, blacks could serve in
the Navy only as cook, steward, mess attendant,
or waiter. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Miller
became a steward aboard the aircraft carrier
Liscome Bay. He was killed when a Japanese
submarine torpedo blew up the ship on Nov. 24,
1943.
Source: http://www2.worldbook.com/features/aajourney_
new/html/aa_3_Heroes.shtml
I am Never Helpless...Never
Hopeless...for I know the value
of me...I know who is the captain
of my ship...My Lord Jesus Christ
...he is always first in my life and
always there to turn a wrong into a
right. Who am I...Never Helpless
...Never Hopeless...this is the first
thing you should understand about
me! A beautiful chocolate covered
girl...sweet!...smart! and a very
special person, as you can see!
Because who I am...is only
determined by me! Never Helpless...
Never Hopeless...standing in all my
glory...!
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“Get active in your community, become a volunteer!”
Womens Health & Wellness
African American women have always been great
care takers...now it is time we take care of ourselves.
This starts with each of us changing the pattern of
our sisters’ dying too soon from breast cancer.
Dying, because they didn’t have early detection.
Take responsibility for your health with an annual
mammogram if you are 40 years old and older. Good
practices can lead to teaching our daughters that it is
ok to take care of themselves first.
Art: Face Paint
Tips For Selecting A Medical Provider
Ask for referrals from people you
know and trust.
How To Do The Breast Self Exam?
Start by standing in front of a mirror. Inspect
each breast separately. Note any asymmetry of
size, contour, color, or shape.
Don’t be afraid to ask your provider
about his or her qualifications.
Raise your hands over your head. Note any
changes, particularly in the skin, such as wrinkling,
dimpling, or retraction in a specific area.
Find out about his or her beliefs on
health and wellness.
Lie down with a pillow under your right shoulder and
place your right arm behind your head.
If important to you, ask if your doctor
is open to holistic as well as other
forms of alternative medicine.
Ask the doctor for references.
Does the physician take time to talk
with his or her patients and explain
what is involved in the diagnosis or
treatment of illnesses?
Is the physician receptive to patients
seeking other opinions if necessary?
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Place the finger pads of the three middle fingers of
the left hand on the outer part of your bare right
breast.
Using small dime-sized circular motions without
lifting your fingers, press first with light pressure then
with medium pressure, and finally with firm pressure.
You should be able to feel different layers of breast
tissue using these different pressures. Make note of
any masses or abnormalities that you feel.
In this same fashion, examine all areas of the breast
and chest area from the collarbone to below the
breast and including the armpit. You can do this by
going in lines, circles around the nipple, or wedges
from the nipple. Whichever method you choose, do it
the same each time.
Once you are finished examining the breast, gently
squeeze the nipple and look for any discharge.
(Note: Over stimulation of the nipple may cause a
normal discharge).
Switch positions and examine the left side in the
same way.
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Book Bazaar
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KNON - 214-828-9500
KHVN/KGGR - 214-331-5486
KKDA/K104/KRNB - 972-263-9911
MON:The Gazette - 972-516-2992
NBC 5 TV - Metro 817-429-5555
Ch 8 TV - 214-748-9631
Ch 4 TV - 214-720-4444
Ch 11 TV - 214-750-1111
KERA TV - 214-740-7400
Radio One, Inc. - 972-331-5400
The Elite News - 214-372-6500
The Dallas Weekly - 214-428-8958
The Dallas Post Tribune - 214-946-7678
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Kenna P. Parker, Publisher
Knowing Who You Are...
Remember your first day of kindergarten and you had to put
on a name tag to identify who you were. Well time has moved
quickly and for many of us we wish a simple name tag could
make knowing...”Who we were”...that easy. There are many
reasons we are asking some hard questions about our lives.
Who are we? What is our purpose? Am I good enough?
These questions I feel were the start to my journey of reconnecting with myself and
putting an action plan in place to achieve my goals.
Yes, an action plan...the same process I used when I was the Manager of Community
Relations and Media for the Kroger Company. I drew on every seminar and business
model I had learned while working in the stores as a manager and corporate office in
advertising. It is funny how much you learn without realizing it. I felt blessed with the
wealth of information I had been exposed to and have used it on a regular basis in my
business.
"Our Voices™" is a continuation of that action plan developed six years ago. Each
issue has allowed me to express my authentic self and continue my desire to be active
in the community. The African American Museum has been one of the organizations
"Our Voices™" has been able to make a monetary donation to, because of support
from companies and individuals in the community.
This issue will explore our rich culture and the contributions made by those who came
before me. Their contributions and sacrifices have allowed me so many opportunities.
You will also read about two dynamic ladies. They embody to me what Sojourner Truth
lived for...service to others. These ladies represent a larger group of women who make
a difference in the lives of their families and community everyday...who stand up and
give voice to whatever is needed...giving time and tireless effort to ensure someone
else will have an opportunity to succeed. Women like, my mother, Doris S. Parker;
grandmother, Lillian Guathier Sellers; aunts, Vivian, Dean, Adelene, Neil, Lula Mae,
and Josie Mae; Exzeamma Johnson; Delores Elder Jones; Nada Ruddock; Cheryl
Smith; Lisa Pelt; Debra Blair Abron; Charmaine Traylor; Patricia Maples; and so many
more I haven’t listed. I acknowledge these women for standing up...standing up like,
Sojourner Truth did!
I do want to thank the African American Museum, Lisa Pelt, Baldwin Press, Nada
Ruddock and The Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Clinic for their support of
"Our Voices™". I am pleased to say we will again be able to make a
donation on behalf of "Our Voices™" and Parker Originals & More to The African
American Museum.
Lastly, I don’t need a name tag...I know who I am...and whose I am. I hope you enjoy
this issue and keep this guide handy in your kitchen, on the coffee table, nightstand or
business. Enjoy and God Bless!
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The history of the early CIVIL RIGHTS movement in the United States...
Dates You Should Remember...Freedom Ain’t Free!
1783 -- Massachusetts outlaws slavery
within its borders.
passed over President Andrew Johnson's
vetoes.
1808 -- Importation of slaves banned; illegal
slave trade continues.
1868 -- 14th Amendment conferring
citizenship added to Constitution.
1820 -- Eighty-six free blacks sail to Sierra
Leone, a British colony in Africa -- first
immigration of blacks from U.S. to Africa.
Missouri Compromise allows slavery in
Missouri, but not elsewhere west of the
Mississippi and north of Missouri's
southern border; repealed in 1854
1831 -- Nat Turner leads slave rebellion in
Virginia; 57 whites killed; U.S. troops kill
100 slaves; Turner caught, tried and
hanged.
1833 -- Oberlin College, first U.S. college
to adopt co-education, is first to refuse to
ban black students.
1850 -- Compromise of 1850 admits
California into the union without slavery,
strengthens Fugitive Slave Laws, and ends
slave trade in Washington, D.C.
1857 -- Dred Scott Supreme Court decision
rules that slaves do not become free when
taken into a free state, that Congress
cannot bar slavery from a territory, and that
blacks cannot become citizens.
1861 -- Confederate States of America
formed; Civil War begins.
1863 -- President Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation freeing "all slaves in
areas still in rebellion."
1865 -- Civil War ends.
13th Amendment, abolishing slavery,
added to the Constitution.
1866 -- Ku Klux Klan formed in secrecy;
disbands 1869-71; resurgence in 1915.
Congress takes over Reconstruction.
1867 -- Series of measures aimed at
suffrage, other redresses for former slaves
1870 -- 15th Amendment barring racial
discrimination in voting added to
Constitution.
1875 -- Congress passes civil rights act
granted equal rights in public accommodations and jury duty.
1877 -- Henry O. Flipper becomes first
black graduate of U.S. Military Academy at
West Point.
1883 -- Supreme Court invalidates 1875
Civil Rights Act, saying that the federal
government cannot bar discrimination by
corporations or individuals.
1896 -- Supreme Court approves "separate
but equal" segregation doctrine.
1906 -- Race riots in Atlanta; 21 dead, city
under martial law.
1909 -- National Congress on the Negro
convenes, leading to founding of the
National Association for the Advancement
of Colored People.
1923 -- Oklahoma placed under martial
law because of Ku Klux Klan activities.
1925 -- Ku
Washington.
Klux
Klan
marches
on
1943 -- War contractors barred from racial
discrimination.
Riots in Harlem, Detroit.
1948 -- President Truman issues executive
order outlawing segregation in U.S.
military.
1952 -- Racial, ethnic barriers to naturalization removed by Immigration and
Naturalization Act.
source:http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/BHM/bh_h
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ChildCHECK
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...Heath Matters!
We all know the power of words and the impact
they can have on the people they touch. The
responsibility of raising a healthy child both
physically and emotionally can be challenging...but success is not only possible
...it is demanded. The following are a few tips, parents can consider to ensure
they are always delivering a positive message to their child.
Watch what you say. Children are very sensitive to parents' words. Remember to
praise your child not only for a job well done, but also for effort. But be truthful.
For example, if your child doesn't make the soccer team, say something like,
"Well, you didn't make the team, but I'm really proud of the effort you put into it."
Reward effort and completion instead of outcome.
Be a positive role model. If you are excessively harsh on yourself, pessimistic, or
unrealistic about your abilities and limitations, your child may eventually mirror
you. Nurture your own self-esteem, and your child will have a great role model.
Identify and redirect your child's inaccurate beliefs. It's important for parents to
identify kids' irrational beliefs about themselves, whether they are about
perfection, attractiveness, ability, or anything else. Helping your child set more
accurate standards and be more realistic in evaluating himself or herself will help
your child have a more healthy self-concept.
Be spontaneous and affectionate with your child. Your love will go a long way to
boost your child's self-esteem.
Give your child hugs. Tell your child you're proud of him or her. Leave a note in
your child's lunch box that reads, "I think you're terrific!" Give praise
frequently and honestly, without overdoing it. Kids can tell whether
something comes from the heart.
Give positive, accurate feedback. Example,"You were really mad at your brother.
But I appreciate that you didn't yell at him or hit him." This acknowledges your
child's feelings and rewards the choice that your child made, encouraging your
child to make the right choice again next time.
Create a safe, nurturing home environment. A child who does not feel safe or is
being abused at home will suffer immensely from low self-esteem. A child who is
exposed to parents who fight and argue repeatedly may become depressed and
withdrawn. Always remember to respect your child.
Make your home a safe haven for your family. Watch for signs of abuse by others,
problems in school, trouble with peers, and other potential factors that may affect
your child's self-esteem. Deal with these issues sensitively but swiftly.
Help your child become involved in constructive experiences. Activities that
encourage cooperation rather than competition are especially helpful in fostering
self-esteem.
Source:kidshealth.org
African American Folktale
“The Peacemakers”
The leaders of the lions, the boars, and the tortoises met to find a way to
insure that their three groups always lived together in peace. They began
the meeting by agreeing that the leaders themselves should set the
example of friendship with each other.
"To make sure that we do not offend one another," said the lion, "let us
tell each other what we dislike, so that we may not offend each other
accidentally." The others agreed that this was a good idea.
"Only one thing bothers me, but I hate it," said the tortoise. "I do not want
to be talked about when I am away."
The boar said, "Being talked about does not bother me, but I do not like
it when anyone steps on my tail."
"None of those things affect me," said the lion, "but I hate it when anyone looks me in the face without respect."
As peacemakers, they agreed to remember what had been said and not to
offend each other, as well as teach what they had learned to the animals
they represented. The turtle excused himself to run an errand.
When the turtle had left, the lion asked the boar, "I wonder what the tortoise thinks we say about him when he is not with us?"
"Probably how clumsy he is because of that big shell on his back," laughed
the boar.
The tortoise had never left, but had hidden in the grass to listen to the
others. Pretending to come back from his errand, he gave the lion a dirty
look. The lion, angered at the way the tortoise had scowled at him, began
to fight with the tortoise. As they fought, the lion stepped on the boar's
tail and then the three of them were fighting.
By this time, the rest of the boars, lions, and tortoises had come to see
how their leaders were doing. All three groups joined in the fray, and they
have been enemies ever since.
-- Our Voices Moment -We all have a responsibility to be a peacemaker. Words
are powerful...we must be mindful of how we use them.
Source: http://www.toptags.com/aama/
Sometimes...emotions flow like a river out of control...then a
waterfall nears and all is released to start over again...Again to
fill our cup with love and understanding!
--Life’s Note Collection---
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By, Kenna P. Parker
LEADERSHIP AT WORK...
Mrs. Joyce Tapley
When you meet Mrs. Joyce Tapley, her warmth feels
the room. She truly is a woman who loves life and
understands the importance of always doing your best.
Her outlook on life has impacted her role as CEO of
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Clinic. The clinic has
Mrs. Joyce Tapley
thrived under her leadership. A leadership style that
empowers others to make decisions, while providing support when needed. Her
commitment to the patients who choose The Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Clinic
is demonstrated with the highest standard of care provided to each when they
come for an appointment. Her smile is contagious and reflects her blessed life
with her husband, Robert Tapley and their three daughters, Talya (15), Breeanna
(5) and Kamille (1).
Mrs. Tapley was born to the parents of Calvin and Gladys Evans in Little Rock,
Arkansas. Her family moved several times, but she claims Los Angeles, California
as home. She is the oldest of four children. Her father was in the Air Force, one
of the few black navigators and he served as a commissioned officer. She received
her undergraduate degree in Math from the University of Washington and her
Masters Degree in Health Care Administration (Finance Emphasis) from the
University of Washington School of Public Health.
Mrs.Tapley credits her parents and grandmother for her strong values and love of
family. Her father always encouraged her to stay positive. He always stressed how
important black people are in this country. He would say to her, “Become a person
of influence, make a difference, find your niche, decide what you want to do and do
it!” Her mom was also a steady hand of encouragement and belief that she could
succeed at anything she put her mind to. Wisdom was always plenty in her
family with her grandmother who gave her this advice..."Learn to read"; "Learn
to count money";"Get educated";"Always pray" and "Help someone along
the way."
Mrs. Joyce Tapley, is not only the model of leadership...but compassion...
commitment...love of family and God. A true inspiration, because it is sincere
with earnest heart and the Dallas community has been blessed by her presence.
"Our Voices™", salutes Mrs. Joyce Tapley and encourages readers to make their
next appointment at The Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Clinic. Call: 214-4263645 or visit website: mlkfamilyclinic.org
--Remember, your donations will help the clinic continue to provide
affordable healthcare to families in our community. --
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Steps To Planning A Family Reunion...
Culture is the
quilt that keeps
us warm, whole
and valued...it’s
time to
learn some!
DATES TO REMEMBER
& MORE...!
1777 Vermont becomes
first state to abolish
slavery.
1944, Activist, Angela
Davis was born
1915 Carter G.
Woodson institutes the
Association for the
Study of Negro Life and
History.
1989 Ronald H. Brown
elected chairperson,
Democratic National
Committee.
1986 Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr’s
birthday becomes a
national holiday in
the United States.
1955 Rosa Parks is
arrested for refusing to
give up her seat to a
white man on a bus in
Montgomery.
1864 New Orleans
Tribune is first black
daily newspaper
in the south.
Make a list of family members, including spouses,
partners and children. Get contact information for all the
people on your list.
If your reunion is large, consider organizing a reunion
committee, with a secretary for mailings, a treasurer and
a social-events planner.
Choose a date when most people can attend. Summer
months are often ideal, since children are off from school.
Decide how long you want the reunion to last and where
to have it. Hold it near most family members if you're
clustered in one area; or if you're scattered, pick a
central location.
Develop a budget and decide how much each family will
need to contribute. Avoid making costs prohibitively high.
Visit reunion sites - such as hotels, inns and country clubs
and reserve one early.
Determine the menu - perhaps one that celebrates your
family's heritage. Find a caterer or restaurant that can
supply food for the event.
Appoint a family historian to take photographs or videos
during the event.
Plan social activities for the reunion - icebreaker games,
sports, contests and talent shows. Include activities that
will appeal to all ages. Buy prizes for your games or for
distinctions such as oldest family member or longest
distance traveled to attend.
Please, make sure that there are things for kids and
teens to do.
Send an initial mailing to gauge interest and preferences
and to ask for help with planning. Send invitations later, with
relevant information, directions and a map. Ask for a check
from each family for its part of the reunion expenses. Now
start planning your next family reunion...!
source:http://www.ehow.com/how_55_family-reunion.html
Kufika, an African American Heritage Celebration.
Kufika, a Swahili word that means “Arrival”.
Join us for
our 2006 African-centric Heritage Gala. Plus if
your child would like to participate in the 2006
“Kufika” program, contact Patricia Maples at 214-
By, Kenna P. Parker
LEADERSHIP AT WORK...
Dr. Mamie McKnight
It is so easy to admire Dr. Mamie McKnight. Her
accomplishments in preserving our history are too many
to cover in this profile. When you meet her you will know
you are in the company of a great lady. A strong woman
whose commitment to serving others has been evident
Dr. Mamie McKnight throughout the Dallas Ft. Worth area. She has and will
always be for me what it means to keep pushing forward through all adversity...and
keeping your eye on the prize.
Dr. McKnight grew up in South Dallas and graduated from Lincoln High School as
valedictorian. She received her bachelor's and master's degrees in mathematics
and chemistry from Prairie View A&M College, and earned her doctorate from
North Texas State University in counseling psychology and student personnel
administration. She taught mathematics and acted as a counselor in several Dallas
public schools, worked in a number of administrative positions with the Dallas
County Community College District and as an administrator of special projects
at the University of North Texas at Dallas.
While her accomplishments are many, they have never been what drives her desire
to educate the community about its rich African American history. In 1983, she
founded Black Dallas Remembered, Inc., a non-profit heritage research and
preservation organization. Black Dallas Remembered, Inc. is currently responsible
for operating the city-owned Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House, a museum and
learning center. Dr. McKnight serves as Executive Director of Black Dallas
Remembered and provides a host of history and educational program for the
community.
Dr. McKnight has always been a devoted wife and mother. Her family has
always supported her work in the community. Dr. McKnight’s husband, Elza
McKnight, Jr., a retired educator was her biggest supporter. He has past on, but
their relationship will always be a great love story and I feel blessed to have known
him. Her daughter Ginger and son-in-law, Kevin are both attorneys in New York
city and have a beautiful daughter named Cameron.
Dr. Mamie McKnight, is a RARE JEWEL! Our VoicesTM, salutes Dr. McKnight for her
leadership...dedication and unwavering spirit of service to others. We encourage
readers to visit the Juanita J. Craft house and hope they would consider making a
donation to assist Dr. McKnight continue the mission of Black Dallas Remembered,
Incorporated. Call: 214-670-8637 Juanita Craft House Address: 2618 Warren
Avenue Dallas TX, 75210
823-9449 or email to [email protected].
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The Music Center is the best kept secret in
Dallas. Founder Barri Pearson is well known for
his role in keeping the Dallas’ “Jazz Root” alive.
A seasoned and skilled bassist, Barri can be
seen performing in the finest clubs in Dallas. Barri
has recorded on several CD’s including the Freddie
Jones Jazz Group’s latest release My Fathers
House, which displayed Barri’s versatility and
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African American hISTORY MAKER
P. B. S. PINCHBACK
P. B. S. Pinchback (1837-1921), was an American politician. In 1872, he became
the first black to serve as governor of a state of the United States. Pinchback, a
Republican, had become lieutenant governor of Louisiana in 1871. He served as
acting governor for six weeks in 1872 and 1873 following the impeachment of
Governor Henry C. Warmoth.
Pinchback won election to the United States House of Representatives in 1872
and to the United States Senate in 1873. His opponents charged that laws had
been violated in both of the elections. Both the House and the Senate denied
Pinchback membership, though white Louisiana officials who were chosen by the
same procedures were declared legally elected. From 1870 to 1881, Pinchback
published a weekly newspaper, The (New Orleans) Louisianian.
Pinckney Benton Stewart Pinchback was born in Macon, Ga. His mother, a
former slave, had been freed by his father, a wealthy white planter.
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Sojourner Truth...A legacy of Leadership And
Courage!
"Our Voices™", salutes Sojourner Truth! She is the
definition of courage, persistence and faith. Her life
continues to be the inspiration for men and women alike.
We hope as you review the history of Sojourner you will
ask yourself some questions...”What am I willing to
stand up for? What am I willing to give of myself,
so someone else can have a better life?”
SOJOURNER TRUTH
Sojourner Truth was born in 1797 in Ulster County, a
Dutch settlement in upstate New York. Her given name was Isabella Baumfree. She
was one of 13 children born to slave parents. She spoke only Dutch until she was sold
from her family around the age of eleven. Because of the cruel treatment she suffered
at the hands of her new master she learned to speak English quickly, but would
continue to speak with a Dutch accent for the rest of her life.
She was sold several times and suffered many hardships under slavery, but her
mother endowed her with a deep, unwavering Christian faith that carried her through
these trials for her entire life.
She was forced to submit to the will of her third
master, John Dumont, Isabella married an older slave named Thomas. Thomas and
Isabella had five children. She stayed on the Dumont farm until a few months before
the state of New York ended slavery in 1828. Dumont had promised Isabella freedom
a year before the state emancipation. He reneged on his promise, and Isabella ran away
with her infant son. In 1843, Isabella was inspired by a spiritual revelation that would
forever change her life. Isabella Baumfree changed her name to Sojourner Truth
She eventually added abolitionism and women's suffrage to her oratory, often giving
personal testimony about her experiences as a slave. In 1851, she spoke at a women's
convention in Akron, Ohio. The legendary phrase, "Ain't I a Woman?" was associated
with Truth after this speech.
After the Civil War ended, she worked tirelessly to aid the newly freed southern slaves.
Truth continued preaching and lecturing until ill health forced her to retire.
Learn more about her...http://www.noho.com/sojourner/history.html
Quotes To Remember...& More!
“I believe in prayer. It’s the best way to draw strength from Heaven.”
- Josephine Baker (1906-1975), American-born French entertainer -
“There isn’t a certain time we should set aside to talk about
God. God is part of our every waking moment.”
- Marva Nettles Collins (B. 1936), American Educator -
“It is a good thing to be dependent on each other for something;
it makes things civil and peaceable.” - Sojourner Truth (1791-1883)Source: Many Strong and Beautiful Voices, by Quinn Eli & Quotable America, Running Press.
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Did You Know...Over 90,000
patients currently await a life-saving
organ transplant. www.donatelife.net
Organ Donation...It’s Time We Get
Active As DONORS!
EXERCISE...EXERCISE...EXERCISE
...It is time to EXERCISE!
Physical activity can be your solution
to feeling tired, bored, and out of
shape. With more physical activity you
may feel less stressed!
Make you feel more energetic
Help you lose weight & control appetite
Help you sleep better
Lower your chance for diabetes
Lower your chance for a stroke
Lower your blood pressure
Improve your blood cholesterol levels
What's the best type of physical activity
for you?
The best type is the one or two that you will
do! Pick an activity that you enjoy doing
and one that will fit into your daily routine.
Start with moderate levels of activity and
work your way up!
Moderate activities such as walking and
climbing stairs for 10 minutes, three times
a day can improve your health. Pick a few
things to try from the list below of
Moderate and Vigorous activities.
MODERATE
VIGOROUS
Walking
Bicycling
Gardening
Jogging/Running
Dancing
Vacuuming
Raking leaves
Swimming
Marching in place
Climbing stairs
Doing aerobics
Bowling
Playing sports
Every 12 minutes another name is
added to the national transplant
waiting list.
An average of 17 people die each day
from the lack of available organs for
transplant.
35 percent of all patients waiting for
a kidney transplant are African
American.
Transplant success rates increase
when organs are matched between
members of the same ethnic and
racial group.
In 2003, 1,471 African Americans
died awaiting an organ transplant.
Myth-Donation will disfigure my body.
Fact-Organs and tissues are removed
in procedures similar to surgery, and all
incisions are closed at the conclusion of
the surgery. An open casket funeral is
possible after donation.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Feb. 14, National Donor Day
April, National Donate Life Month
Aug. 1, Minority Organ &
Tissue Donor Awareness Day
November
National Marrow Awareness Month
Local Coalition Chapter
Contact: Pam Silvestri
214-522-0255
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Did You Know...
Men have high rates of diet-related diseases.
Men have approximately 1 1/2 times the death rate of
EAT 5 TO 9 A DAY!
CHILDREN
5 fruits & Vegetables
Can't seem to get ahead in your career?
Feeling burned out, stuck?
Starting a new business and feeling overwhelmed?
Need to develop your leadership/management skills?
Are you nearing retirement and would like direction as you enter this new,
exciting phase of your life?
total cardiovascular diseases as women.
WOMEN
7 fruits & Vegetables
Men have approximately 1 1/2 times the death rate of
MEN
9 fruits & Vegetables
to yourself. Your inner voice is getting stronger and directing you to what you need
Learn More Today!
yourself of old worries and embrace a simpler lifestyle that has room for you. This
http://5aday.gov
is a perfect time to start a journal on what you are feeling and what you want. This
total cancers as women.
Men have approximately 2 times the death rate of lung
cancer as women.
Some Ways to Live Authentically...
Atleast 58 million Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease, including
high blood pressure, and 8.2 million Americans alive today have a history of cancer.
Reminder, Have You Had
Your Prostate Checked?
African American men are at a
higher risk of Colon Cancer
then any other group. Both the
prostate-specific antigen (PSA)
blood test and digital rectal
examination (DRE) should be
offered annually, beginning at
age 50. Men at higher risk
one
or
more
relatives (father, brothers) )
should begin testing as early
as 40 years of age. Make an
appointment today!
If you
don’t have a family physician
Call The Martin Luther King,
Jr.
Family
Clinic
for
an
appointment. 214-426-3645
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Remember, writing down your thoughts will make your needs real and desired
outcome a reality.
More than two-thirds of men are overweight or obese.
with
to feel complete. Directing you to an authentic life that allows you to cleanse
will be useful when you start to put your action plan together to live authentically.
Men have approximately 1 1/2 times the death rate of colorectal cancer as women.
(men
These may be signs that you are seeking change...change that allows you to be true
What You Can Do To Prevent Heart Disease...
Stroke...Other Diabetes Complications?
Diabetes is a self-managed disease. People with diabetes must take responsibility for their day-to-daycare.
Know your purpose - Are you wandering through life with little direction - hoping that
you'll find happiness, health and prosperity? Identify your life purpose or mission
statement. This will help you stay on track to your goals.
Know your values - What do you value most? Make a list of your top 5 values. Some
examples are security, freedom, family, spiritual development, learning. As you set
your goals - check your goals against your values.
Know your needs - Unmet needs can keep you from living authentically. Take care of
yourself. Do you have a need to be acknowledged, to be right, to be in control, to be
loved? List your top four needs and outline how to get them achieved.
The chances of having diabetes complications can be
reduced or delayed significantly by keeping blood
glucose (blood sugar), blood pressure, and
cholesterol levels (called the ABCs of Diabetes) in
the target range.
Know your passions - Honor those things that make your heart sing. Whatever it is,
do more of it!
The National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)
recommends the following targets for reducing risk
of heart disease and stroke for people with diabetes:
Honor your strengths - What special talents do you have? List three - if you get stuck,
ask those closest to you to help identify these. Are you imaginative, good with your
hands, etc? Express your authentic self through your strengths.
A1C (Blood
Glucose) Less
than 7 percent
--At least-(twice a year)
Blood Pressure
Less than 130/80
mmHg
--Every-(doctor's visit)
Cholesterol (LDL)
Less than 100
mg/dl
--At least-(once a year)
People with diabetes can manage their disease by
eating healthy foods, being physically active, taking
diabetes medicine as prescribed, and testing blood
glucose levels.
Have more Questions: 1-800-438-5383
Source: www.ndep.nih.gov
Live from the inside out - Increase your awareness of your inner wisdom by regularly reflecting in silence. Commune with nature. Breathe deeply to quiet your distracted mind.
Take time to play - Give yourself time to recharge doing things you love to do or by
just doing nothing.
Be aware of your self-talk. Are you blocking your potential? Check out your first
thoughts when you wake tomorrow. Are they supportive, encouraging or positive?
Surround yourself with inspiration - Keep a success journal. The last day of each
month, write down all your accomplishments, both big and small.
Serve others - When you are true to who you are, living your purpose and giving of
your talents to the world around you, you give back in service what you came to share
with others - your spirit - your essence.
SOURCE: SOME
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Living An Authentic Life!
Black Inventors
BY, KENNA PATRICE PARKER
“Take a moment...
Sitting around with a group of friends, discussing the
issues of the day, I realize each of us were
listen to what flows
seeking to find the path to an “Authentic life.” Yes,
between your ears...it is
an “Authentic Life.” That means being true to
yourself and embracing God’s plan for your life. I
yourself who is missing
know for many people this is a foreign concept and
feel they are too busy to even consider what this
YOU...”
would mean for their lives. I can tell you it would mean
peace, joy, and fulfillment with yourself and life.
It is a journey that happens when you wake knowing you have been given a gift.
A gift of another day on this earth. The question is...“Will you fill it consuming stuff
or empowering yourself to listen to your inner voice that has been trying to get
your attention for a long time.” That voice that will guide you to who you are and
how you can experience real and sustaining happiness.
When you are on the path to an “Authentic Life” you will find your world
changing. You may find old friends leaving your path and new one’s coming into
your life. When buying shoes, clothes, and more stuff use to be top on your list
of priorities...now have found a place in the back of your closet of know concern.
It is funny how the change in your life happens. It doesn’t come at a certain
age...or experience...it comes gradually and over time it evolves and you realize
you are different. You are clear about what is important to you and what you want
to see in your life.
The process for many always has a spiritual awakening. That doesn’t mean you
have just found God. It means the relationship has become stronger...intimate
and living in you in a way that you must experience to truly understand. The stress
of everyday life doesn’t have the same affect it use to. You know all will work to
the good and the outcome will not have a negative effect on your life. Joy is
something you experience more and more for know particular reason. It’s like a
rebirth to the person you were meant to be and you like her or him and you accept
all the imperfections with a smile.
Are you asking yourself the following questions?
What do I want to be when I grow up?
Can I really make a living doing what I love?
What is my life’s work?
The following situations may fit you:
Are in a career transition?
Are in a relationship change?
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Alice Parker
Heating Furnace, 1918
Alexander Miles
Elevator, October 11, 1867
P. Johnson
Eye Protector, November 2, 1880
Still Standing...
When people ask about my troubles along
the way...I reply still standing ...still
standing to see another day! Blessed am
I to still be here...for the LORD has a
different plan than those who sometimes
J.W. Winters
Fire Escape Ladder, May 7, 1878
cause me fear. When people say hope is
Frederick M. Jones
Thermostat Control, February 23, 1960
GOD is alive and well...SEEK HIM...I
an illusion created by those who lie...I say
dare you to try. Try to seek the joy I
Henry T. Sampson
Cellular Phone, July 6, 1971
Lewis Latimer
Electric Lampbulb, March 21, 1882
W.D., Davis
Riding Saddles, October 6, 1895
M.A. Cherry
Tricycle, May 6, 1886
Darryl Thomas
Cattle Roping Apparatus
Henry Blair
Mechanical Seed Planter, 1830
Granville Woods
Trolley Car, 1888
AFRICANS - Alphabet
AFRICANS
Maths & Engineering, 2613-2494 BC
AFRICANS
System of Higher Education & Universities
(Timbuktu) 2 - 6 AD
Source: Historical And Cultural Atlas Of African Americans,
by: Molefi K. Asante & Mark T. Mattson ( first edition, 1992)
andhttp://www.swagga.com/ancient_inventors.htm
feel...I feel even when I cry...even when
I doubt...even when I wonder where I
will find another way to complete the
mission this day. Still standing...still
standing...how blessed I am to be...still
standing to see another day. My lord...by
your grace and goodness I was awaken
this morning...eyes wide open.
I am
here...breathing...thinking...anxious...
worried...happy...sad....but
by
your
grace...still standing to see another day!
Give him praise...for each day when we
wake by his grace...his grace...we are
STILL STANDING!
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Get Active...Events, Programs & More...In 2006
An Active Partner In Our Community!
Learn more about PO&M at www.pomore.com.
The Martin Luther King,
Jr. Family Clinic
2006 Health fair Schedule
More Info: 214-426-3645
March - Nutrition Classes
March 2nd
(11 -12 Spanish)
(12 - 1 English)
March 9th
(12 - 1 English)
March 16th
(11 - 12 Spanish)
(12 - 1 English)
April 3, 10, 17, 24
STD, Alcohol & Child
Abuse Prevention
May 14 - 20th
National Women's
Health Week
June 12 - 18
National Men's Health
September 18th
Take A Loved One For
A Checkup Day Luncheon
September 19th
Take A Loved One For
A Checkup Day HEALTH FAIR
October 28th
Harambee Festival
South Dallas Cultural Center
(June 06)
Black Music Month
Info: 214-939-2787
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Sickle Cell Disease
Association
Annual Willis Johnson
Golf Tour. (April 2006)
Info: 214-942-1262
Southern University Alumni
Monthly meetings info:
972-480-JAGS
[email protected]
The Writer’s Block
??...Call Ann Fields
(972) 223-3074
[email protected]
Writer's Block meetings
3rd Saturday (every month)
11:30am - 1:30pm
St. Luke Community Life
Center ( East Grand Avenue)
On the Cusp Writer's Conf.
Saturday, November 4,
9:00am to 4:00pm.
Romance Slam Jam
Readers and Writers Conf.
March 9 - 12, 2006
in Shreveport.
MORE INFO. VISIT:
www.writersblockinc.org
African American
Museum
African American
Museum Gala on May
20, 2006 at the
Wyndham Anatole Hotel
at 6:00 p.m
May 27th, 2006
Texas Black
Invitational Rodeo
214-565-9026
Annual Bayou Bash
(June/06)
Tickets, Sponsorship &
More. Info: 972-480-JAGS
[email protected]
Jimmy Walker Memorial
Golf Tour. (August 06)
Info: 972-412-5169
Listen to Willis
Johnson in the
morning on 730 Am
Visit Us At...
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Black Dallas
Remembered, Inc.
African American
Heritage Workshop
(May) More Info:
214-670-8637
Contact: Lisa Pelt
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Saturday, February 11
Creating a Community Quilt:
Black History Month Family
Day Quilting Demonstration
by the Quilting Sisters of
Color and Hands on Art
Activities 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
Gallery Talk with Derrick
Beard - 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday, February 17
Music Under the Dome
Male Voice Chorus
Until 10 p.m.
Saturday, February 18
Hands on Art Activity
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday, February 19
Tea @ Three
18th Century African
Influence on European
Decorative Arts: Sankofa
Gallery Talk with Derrick
Beard - 3 p.m.
Saturday, February 25
Hands on Art Activity
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 11
Collecting, Making and
Conserving Black Dolls
Family Day. Doll Making
Hands on Art Activity
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 11
Thelma Daniels
Distinguished Lecture -3p.m.
Friday, March 17
Music Under the Dome
Marchell Ivory
Until 10 p.m.
Sunday, March 19
Tea @ Three
Home Accessories
Trunk Show String
Serenade by Harpist
Grace Johnson - 3 p.m.
Saturday, April 8
Jr. African American History
Fair Family Day & Ceramic
Workshop with Rolondo
Shaw - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 8, 2006
Texas African American
History Conference
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Tea @ Three
"Egg"stravaganza: Easter
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Spring Distinguished Lecture
Roland Freeman - 3 p.m.
Friday, May 19
Music Under the Dome
Charles Young
Until 10 p.m.
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Rodeo Camp: 101
Family Day
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday, May 21
Tea @ Three
Young Musicians - 3 p.m.
Saturday, May 27
Texas Black Invitational
Black Rodeo - 7:30 p.m.
Designers - 3 p.m.
Saturday, June 18
Juneteenth Celebration
Jazz and Blues Fest
3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Music Under the Dome
Laz Zar Until 10 p.m.
Saturday, September 16
Fall Open House
10 a.m. -2 p.m.
parade and Fashion Show
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