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TRUTH
By Cheryl Smith
PUBLISHER
It was a great weekend.
You had the State Fair Classic;
bringing together two premiere
HBCU football teams — Gram-
bling State and Prairie View
A&M Universities — for the an-
nual contest that will celebrate
its Centennial next year.
I was banking on Grambling to
win the game and Prairie View to
win the Battle of the Bands, even
before the ring toss.
Whatever the outcome, I was
just happy to be with my people!
HBCU games are like a family
reunion. ere’s plenty of food,
fun, music, tailgating, the fash-
ion show, the parade (on foot),
Divine 9 strolling and stepping,
A soulful
weekend
Dallas County Democratic Party Is Turning Out the Vote
STATE FAIR
CAT FIGHT
“Hope is making a come-
b a c k .”
e crowd cheered at Mi-
chelle Obama’s words as she
took the stage Democratic Na-
tional Convention–myself, and
the rest of the Texas delegation,
the loudest among them.
e last few months have
proven that hope is alive and
well in Dallas County as people
from every background, walk
of life, race, and religion have
shown up ready to do the work
to create change in our state.
As one volunteer pointed
out, when you walk into our
doors, the Dallas County Dem-
ocratic Party “looks like Amer-
i c a .”
Because of this broad co-
alition, we have been able to
achieve record-breaking wins.
Heading into this election cy-
cle, we set an ambitious goal:
to write 20,000 postcards to
infrequent voters and canvas
neighbors in low turnout pre-
cincts.
Since January, we have shat-
tered that goal and others,
writing nearly 70,000 letters
and postcards, knocking on
an incredible 523,313 doors,
sending 624,923 texts, and
making 52,385 phone calls -
and counting. Every conver-
sation we have, every postcard
we write, brings us closer to
our goal of record turnout from
Democratic voters this elec-
tion.
rough it all, the Dallas
County Democratic Party has
not lost sight of what our work
is truly about. Upholding our
democracy, creating a more
just and equitable society, and
returning power back into the
hands of the people: these are
cornerstones of our work. But
we can’t do it alone.
e Dallas County Demo-
cratic Party is tasked with sta-
ing our elections, ensuring free
and fair access to the ballot
box. In a county of 2.6 million
people, this is no small task.
Every election, DCDP recruits
thousands of election work-
ers–everyday people like you
and me–to step up to work our
polls and facilitate the elector-
al process. I cannot emphasize
this enough: without them, we
would not have a democracy.
is year, we especially need
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Grambling State University
Prairie View A&M Athletic Director Anton Goff and Head Football
Coach Bubba McDowell with the State Fair Classic Trophy, after
PV’s 36-34 victory over Grambling State University in Dallas at
the Cotton Bowl. Photo: Gary Taite
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Chair Kardal Coleman
It is no surprise that police
ocers who protected the U.S.
Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021,
attacks are now hitting the cam-
paign trail for Vice President
Kamala Harris. Former Capitol
Police Ocer Harry Dunn, for-
mer Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino
Gonell and current Metropoli-
tan Police Department Ocer
Daniel “Danny” Hodges tes-
tied before the House Select
Committee investigating the
Jan. 6 attack and are now joining
the Democratic campaign with
stops in Michigan, North Caro-
lina and Georgia. According to
the Harris-Walz campaign, the
ocers are meeting with elected
ocials and community lead-
ers to highlight the urgent and
immediate threat that former
President Donald Trump poses
to democracy.
Dunn said that on prior trips,
it was clear that even some local
reporters he spoke with didn’t
fully understand what happened
on Jan. 6. “Honestly, everybody
doesn’t know. We assume that
people know, living here, but
in middle America, the average
American, the regular voter, [it’s
about] getting them to under-
Harris’ Republicans
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An Equal Opportunity Employer
September 1, 2024
Ed Bell Construction is a Dallas based heavy highway contractor doing business in the North Texas
market since 1963. With clients such as TxDOT, Dallas County Public Works, and the Cities of Dallas,
Fort Worth, Richardson, and Mansfield (plus many others), we have a strong backlog of work in the
highway market locally.
We are currently hiring for the following positions:
• Form setter (Paving)
• Boom Mobile Crane (CDL)
• Laborer (Paving, Structures)
• Batch Plant Operator (Paving)
• Concrete Paving Operator (Paving)
• Motor Grader Operator (Earthwork)
• Concrete Finishers (Paving, Structures)
• CDL Drivers (Water Truck, Haul Truck)
• Excavator Operator (Earthwork, Underground)
Available: multiple openings
Rate: Negotiable
Must have own transportation.
Years of Experience required will vary, from 6 months to 2 years (depending on position)
Physical and Drug Screen Required
Must have a Clear Background
Must be at least 18 years old (CDL Driver, 21 yrs.)
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Sometimes, anonymity
works best, and in this case,
the preacher/subject will not
be identied in this article.
According to the Ne-
gro-Net and a couple of so-
cial media platforms, a well-
known nationally acclaimed
Negro preacher has declared
that he is neither Democrat
nor Republican; he’s votin’
for “Geesus!” Apparently,
Geesus is a fourth-party can-
didate.
I understand the concept
of non-partisanship pulpits
and the need for the separa-
tion of Church and State, but
given the state we are in right
now, we need the right word
coming out of the church. It
is impossible to vote for a
party platform that “most re-
sembles” Jesus.
e Republicans like to
claim virtue by pointing to
their pious platitudes on
abortion and homosexuality.
Meanwhile, the Democrats
rightfully claim their good-
ness by their ability to accept
those who the Republicans
and the Religious Right have
damned.
But neither party compre-
hensively grasps Jesus’ theol-
ogy. Nor does any man.
ere is a lonesome herd of
“Black Mavericks” in and out
of the pulpit who will tell you
that God disdains the com-
mission of carnal sins.
However, they never ex-
plain how the sins of omis-
sion are equal in weight on
God’s scales.
Jesus wouldn’t talk a
14-year-old girl into having a
baby and then eliminate so-
cial programs for her child.
Jesus’ parable on e Good
Samaritan condemns the
robbers who beat the man on
a road in Jerusalem.
But Jesus’ harshest con-
demnation appears to be for
those who saw their neighbor
in need and did nothing.
Again, by commission or
omission, sin is sin!
As president, Donald
Trump turned his back on
people without housing, the
working class, and the inno-
cent immigrants.
ere is no atonement for
the millions of unnecessary
deaths during COVID-19 on
the blood-stained hands of
Trump and his callous cabi-
net.
Not even the strength of
bleach can whitewash the
facts!
His continued arrogance
killed scores of Americans by
commission and omission.
Ask the family of Herman
Cain. Trump convinced
them he knew more
than the scientists and
Cain died soon after
attending a massive
rally.
With or without our
knowledge and con-
sent, God does orches-
trate the outcomes of
history and politics.
God set the stage for
Nelson Mandela, al-
lowing a political pris-
oner to become Presi-
dent of South Africa.
God allowed a
“Bush” to burn for two
terms as command-
er-in-chief that led to
a mountaintop experience
wherein a Black man ac-
cepted the Oath of Oce as
America’s rst non-white
president.
Vice Presidential candi-
date, J. D. Vance is on tour
with a Dallas area evangelical
preacher who says that you
should vote for Trump be-
cause Kamala is a witch. He
said it, and MSNBC report-
ed it. Wanna hear it…here it
goes!
“Lance Wallnau, a Tex-
as-based celebrity evangelist,
is a self-described prophet.
Two decades ago, he coined
and popularized the Seven
Mountains Mandate — an
increasingly popular belief
on the American Right that
says conservative Christians
are called to occupy posi-
tions of power in seven key
spheres of society, including
business, education, media,
and government.
Wallnau has warned that
Harris is being guided by de-
monic forces and has used
“the spirit of Jezebel” to de-
ceive followers.
“She can look presiden-
tial,” Wallnau said on an on-
line talk program this month,
referring to Harris’ debate
performance. “at’s the se-
duction of what I would say is
witchcraft. at’s the manip-
ulation of imagery that cre-
ates an impression contrary
to the truth, but it seduces
you into seeing it. So that
spirit, that occult spirit, I be-
lieve is operating on her and
through her.”
e truth is that Donald
Trump has more witchcraft
working on his behalf than
any American gure since
Jim Jones held a “Kool-Aid
tasting” in Guyana.
Trump is much more
akin to a warlock than
he is to Jesus. He is one
of the evilest men in
history, and time will
bear that out.
Reading my bible,
Kamala Harris looks
more like Jesus than
anyone else in this
race. Hair like wool.
Feet like brass. I’m sure
that the Negro preach-
er wasn’t advocating
for Harris, but I am!
Vote for Geesus on
November 5; for the
record, that’s the can-
didate on your ballot
who doesn’t have pending
criminal indictments.
She may not be Jesus, but
that other dude is satanic!
Vote for Geesus?
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Some years back, Motown
legends, Marvin Gaye and
Tammi Terrell sang a song
entitled, “Ain’t nothing like
the real thing”. Simply put,
don’t accept substitutes. In a
strange way, there are some
similarities in choosing a re-
lationship partner and pick-
ing a president of the Unit-
ed States of America. If you
choose the right one, you are
happy and if you choose the
wrong one, you are unhappy.
At least back in the day,
you dated the person. Having
the same interests, goals and
dreams were some of the cri-
teria. en, as time went on,
you decided to take another
step or to part ways.
It’s like choosing a presi-
dent to lead this country. You
listen to their positions on the
issues, you assess their char-
acter and ultimately you cast
your ballot for one of them.
We have heard and
watched both Vice President
Kamala Harris and former
president Donald Trump.
Each has provided us with
enough information for us to
make an informed choice in
November.
I have heard enough and
seen enough so I will be vot-
ing for Kamala Harris in No-
vember. She and her running
mate, Tim Walz will make an
excellent team for our coun-
try. ey will gain the respect
of world leaders as well.
ey will give meaning to
democracy which is a corner-
stone of our beloved country.
Our America has been under
a covert siege. Our values and
mores have become compro-
mised by scoundrels and pre-
tenders.
is discouraging dream
will come to an end in No-
vember when we put Kamala
Harris in the most powerful
position in the world. e
polls and the people say she
is the right person at the right
time.
We need bold, authentic
and ethical leadership and
Kamala Harris has it. What
we don’t need is a bully and a
tyrant. at’s what the former
president is. Totally red states
are now turning shades of
blue. Is that worrying the Re-
publican Party? Is that caus-
ing them to have a Maalox
moment? e answer to both
questions is yes.
e Trump campaign has
been lled with errors and
innuendos. ey have lled
many Americans with ideas
that are simply out of bounds.
Mr. Trump, himself, contin-
ues to be unhinged and o-
script.
For example, in the debate
against Vice President Harris,
he was unprepared and was
weak throated in his respons-
es and statements. He was
cooked and taken to the po-
litical woodshed. Last week,
he talked about creating a
high tari if the John Deere
Company moved some of its
manufacturing jobs to Mex-
ico.
Iowa State University
economics professor, Peter
Orazem says higher taris
won’t necessarily do what
Mr. Trump wants. He said,
“Making parts more expen-
sive for John Deere either and
it probably would not help
jobs in the United States. So,
I think some of this isn’t per-
fectly well thought out.”
When Mr. Trump was pres-
ident, a bipartisan bill would
have passed however Trump
did not like it. Now he wails
on about immigration. When
he had a chance to do some-
thing about it, he didn’t. Vice
President Harris visited the
border last week and laid out
her immigration bill. It will be
stronger than the bill present-
ed by President Biden.
As November comes, polls
show that the Vice President
has strong support among
women in this country. If
you are in the Trump camp,
come out of the darkness, see
the light and vote for Kamala
Harris. She has your best in-
terests at heart.
Vice President Harris’ stat-
ure is growing by leaps and
bounds. Will the race to 270
electoral votes be close? Yes
it will which means we must
vote in record numbers. Sit-
ting and staring at the televi-
sion won’t help her. We must
register and we must vote.
Let us vote for the Har-
ris-Walz ticket. America can’t
aord to have substitutes or
scrubs in the White House.
Let’s Get Real and get it Right
OUR
VOICES
By James B. Ewers Jr. Ed.D.
is past weekend, I had
the opportunity to attend a
retreat, and it was powerful.
I didn’t realize how much I
needed to not only get away
(even if in my city) but to be
in community with others. It
makes a dierence when you
can experience a room full of
joy and excitement. It is im-
pactful when you truly wit-
ness healing and release.
One of the many impactful
speakers shared her journey
and without divulging too
many details, she experi-
enced a tragedy, a violation
in her life. I can only imag-
ine how others saw her and
turned their heads, pretend-
ing they didn’t see her cov-
ered in blood. One woman
took the chance to approach
her and seek help. e speak-
er mentioned that to this day,
she didn’t learn the name of
the seless stranger, but she
remembered how this lady
treated her with kindness,
dignity, care and respect and
was not afraid to touch her
blood covered body.
e speaker reminded us
that too often, we miss the
mark. We are too busy trying
to reassure others that by say-
ing phrases like:
• “ings will get better”
• “It could have been worse”
• “ I’ll pray for you” but do
nothing else
She reminded me of the
importance of just being
present, of not trying to make
things better with useless
words but truly acknowledg-
ing what the individual has
gone through. She helped me
to see how I had been mistak-
en in my desire to help but
possibly creating more harm
by trying to see the bright
side of things. Sometimes in
the moment, you just need
to deal with what happened.
You cannot move forward to
what is next because you are
still processing the past and
how you are feeling right now.
Many of the messes in our
lives are a result of our eager-
ness to do something instead
of taking the posture to listen,
to learn, and be available. is
was a challenge in my rela-
tionship with my daughter.
As much as I wanted to help
her, there were times she just
needed me—fully available,
listening with no solution.
I marvel at the example
of Christ who demonstrated
what this posture looks like in
the way he encountered those
he healed. eir healing was
often based on their acknowl-
edgement that they knew they
needed it. Whether it was
healing Peter’s mother-in-law
of a fever (Mark 1:29-31), the
man with leprosy (Matthew
8:1-4), or the woman with the
issue of blood (Luke 8:42-48)
and many more, He made
space for each of them. He
saw them. He heard them. He
cared for them.
We have the ability to heal
others today through our
words. Our prayers have
the power to heal just as our
words which can soothe, sup-
port, and sustain others when
they need it. More often than
not, our words and actions
often cause more trauma to
those who are suering. “Car-
ry each other’s burdens, and
Caring to be Present
Dr. James B. Ewers, Jr. is a
longtime educator who hails
from Winston Salem, N.C.
Ewers is a life member of the
NAACP and a member of Alpha
Phi Alpha Fraternity.
FAITHFUL
UTTERANCES
By Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew
See CARING TO BE PRESENT, page 6
Harris and Walz together
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in this way, you will fulll the
law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2)
What would it look like if we
tried to listen more, to be avail-
able more and to love on oth-
ers more? “Love one another
with brotherly aection. Outdo
one another in showing honor”
(Romans 12:10). I want to do a
better job of honoring others in
my words and actions. “ere-
fore encourage one another
and build one another up…”
(1essalonians 5:11)
I do not know what I would
have done if I saw that young
lady covered in blood. I would
have called the authorities for
help but I’m not sure I would
have done what the Good Sa-
maritan did. In Luke 10:25-
37, Jesus tells a story of a man
who had been attacked and
how several people walked by
him, but a person of a dierent
background (the Samaritan)
decided to step in and help
despite the racial issues that
existed between the groups. He
did not allow those dierences
to stop him from showing up to
care for another human.
In your dealings through-
out the week, how can you be
present and show up for those
in need? ose who may be
dierent from you? Instead of
giving empty words, give your
heart, your time, and your
hand.
Caring to be Present
cont. from page 5
Dr. Froswa’ Booker Drew Founder,
Reconciliation and Restoration
Foundation President, Soulstice
Consultancy, drfroswabooker.com
email: info@drfroswa.com
Spanish and Vietnamese speakers who provide language
justice for voters. We encourage interested parties to apply at
DallasDemocrats.org/action/election-worker.
We are proud of our progress, but our work is far from
over. Informing voters and ensuring that every voice is not
only heard, but amplied, is urgent and important work.
But it is also rewarding, unifying, and a joyful reminder of
the incredible democracy we live in. is is a moment in
time that will be remembered by history books, and every-
thing that we do from now until November 5 will be part of
our legacy as Texans.
Forward Together,
Kardal Coleman
Dallas County cont. from page 1
Kardal Coleman is the chair of the Dallas County Democratic Party.
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e Dallas Mavericks had a
short summer. And that was
just ne by them.
ey played well in to June
after a surprise trip no one
saw coming to the NBA Fi-
nals. ey lost to the Boston
Celtics but were three games
from winning only their sec-
ond franchise championship.
Fast forward 2 ½ months
and the team assembled at
the Mavs practice facility
on Monday for the annu-
al NBA Media Day when all
the teams showcase players,
coaches and executives and
their outlook for their team’s
season.
e day began with sad
news that NBA legend
Dikembe Mutombo had
passed away at the age of 58
of brain cancer. e entire
league and its coaches and
players took time to mourn
and pay tribute during their
media availabilities includ-
ing Mavs Head Coach Jason
Kidd, a former teammate of
Mutombo.
“When you talk about the
new of Dikembe passing it’s
sad. When you talk about a
great human being on and o
the oor, the things he did for
his country, the hospital (he
built), he’s going to be dear-
ly missed.” Kidd said. “When
you talk about an angel, un-
fortunately he was taken a lit-
tle bit too soon from us.
“What he was on the court
- Defensive Player of the Year,
protecting the rim, playing
the game the right way - that
was Dikembe,” Kidd contin-
ued. “I got to play with him in
Jersey (New Jersey Nets) and
he was an incredible team-
mate. One of the best team-
mates I’ve had. He’ll be dear-
ly missed.”
As the players began their
Media Day duties, they all
expressed the same desire
and team’s season-long goal
which Luka Doncic put in to
one word: “Championship.”
And they believe they have
the missing piece:14-year
NBA veteran Klay ompson
who, at the age of 34, signed
with the Mavericks this sum-
mer after spending his whole
career with the Golden State
Warriors. ey all see the
four-time champion as the
missing piece to their own
Championship puzzle.
“I can’t wait to play with
him,” Doncic said.
ompson is “rare air,” said
Kidd.
“We haven’t had a Jason
Terry or a Klay ompson
here for a long time,” Kidd
said, alluding to his former
teammate in Dallas when
the Mavericks won an NBA
championship in 2011.
“You’re talking about rare air
here when it comes to shoot-
ing.”
Ironically, ompson’s jer-
sey number is 31 – the same
number Terry wore for the
Mavs when they won that
championship.
“When you talk about Klay,
he’s going to go down as one
of the best shooters of all-
time. To have him on our side
makes the game oensively
easier,” Kidd said.
Kyrie Irving, an NBA cham-
pion himself with the Cleve-
land Cavaliers who was draft-
ed in the same NBA Draft
class as ompson, was key
in recruiting him to the team.
He believes ompson is just
what the Mavs need to get
over the hump.
“I feel like our dreams can
be possible because he’s here
now,” Irving said.
And what does ompson
have to say about all of this?
“It gives me condence to
keep working hard and be
myself,” he said. “Obviously
Kyrie and I have a deep his-
tory being drafted together to
competing against each oth-
er in nals and the (Olympic)
Gold medal victories. He’s a
huge reason why I am here.
“Also Mr. Kidd, well I grew
up watching him. You watch
his highlight tape and there
are still passes that he was
doing that are wild. I am so
excited to learn from him,”
ompson said. “It means
a lot that they believe those
things because I do too and
I’m so excited to get to work.
“I love this team and being
around these guys the last 8 or
9 days has been amazing and
I think we have all the ingredi-
ents for a championship.”
e Mavs left Dallas Mon-
day evening to travel to Las
Vegas for the start of their
training camp. ey will re-
turn for their rst preseason
game on Monday, Oct. 7 at
American Airlines Center
against the Memphis Griz-
zlies.
Mavs Open Season with Media Day
A.J. Lawson
Klay Thompson
Dereck Lively II
Luka Doncic
Jaden Hardy
PJ Washington
Brandon Williams
Kyrie Irving
Dwight Powell
Markieff Morris
Jason Kidd
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Lead and Copper Rule Revision
On January 15, 2021, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published revisions to the
Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) known as the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). On
November 30, 2023, the EPA proposed changes as part of the Lead and Copper Rule
Improvements (LCRI) and expects to publish the final version in October 2024.
The current LCRR mandates that public water systems develop and submit an initial Service
Line Inventory to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and make it
available to the public by October 16, 2024. The service line is a pipe that connects the water
main (larger pipe that carries water from the treatment plants) to homes and businesses.
Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) has developed a Service Line Inventory map and is actively
updating it by identifying service lines with known materials. To view the Service Line Inventory
map or to complete the Customer Survey to help identify your service line, please visit
bit.ly/DWULeadInfo. If you have any questions, please email the DWU Water Quality office at
DWUWaterQuality@dallas.gov.
On January 15, 2021, the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) published revisions to the Lead and Copper
Rule (LCR) known as the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions
(LCRR). On November 30, 2023, the EPA proposed changes
as part of the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI)
and expects to publish the final version in October 2024.
The current LCRR mandates that public water systems
develop and submit an initial Service Line Inventory to
the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
and make it available to the public by October 16, 2024.
The service line is a pipe that connects the water main
(larger pipe that carries water from the treatment plants)
to homes and businesses.
Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) has developed a Service
Line Inventory map and is actively updating it by iden-
tifying service lines with known materials. To view the
Service Line Inventory map or to complete the Customer
Survey to help identify your service line, please visit bit.
ly/DWULeadInfo. If you have any questions, please email
the DWU Water Quality oice at DWUWaterQuality@dal-
las.gov.
Attention
high school students
and families!
e deadline for students to
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one of our ve U.S. Military
Service Academies is
November 1.
A service academy
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DR. CAROLYN BRADLEY-GUIDRY
Carolyn Bradley-
Guidry DrPH, MPAS, PA-
C, CPH is the Associate
Dean for Student Affairs
and Engagement at UT
Southwestern Medical
Center, School of Health
Professions. She received
her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas
Christian University, a Bachelor of Science in
Physician Assistant Studies from the University
of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, a Master
of Physical Assistant Studies in internal Medicine
from the University of Nebraska Medical Center,
and a Doctorate of Public Health from the
University of North Texas Health Science Center.
A member of the Omicron Mu Omega Chapter
of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, she has won
numerous honors for her professional, civic, and
educational work and service.
REGINA BURNS
Regina Burns, is a
long-time journalist
who is a current Master’s
Degree student in
History at the University
of North Texas and a
multi-media editor and
journalist at Harvest
Reapers Communications. A member of the
National Association of Black Journalists and
D/FW Association of Black Journalists, she
received her B.A. in Mass Communication from
Abilene Christian University and an M.A. in
Journalism Administration from The University
of Memphis. She is the first woman and the first
African American to receive Abilene Christian
University’s Gutenberg Award (1993), given to
Journalism and Mass Communication alumni
for professional achievement.
NICOLE EDWARDS
Nicole Edwards
is a communication
specialist who is detail-
oriented with superior
interpersonal and
communication skills. She
specializes in copy editing,
proposal writing, and
creating and circulating press releases. Also a
book editor, Nicole has enjoyed stints at Texas
Christian University, UNT Health Science Center,
Smith County Commissioners Court, KSGuillory
Enterprises, Great Shape Fit Club, Associated
Press, KXXV-TV, and Temple Daily Telegram. Nicole
received a BS degree in broadcast journalism from
Texas Christian University where she served on the
Programming Council; as president, vice president,
financial secretary, hostess, and Ivy Leaf Reporter
for the Kappa Lambda chapter of Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority, Inc.; as president, vice president,
and corresponding secretary for the Word of Truth
Gospel Choir; and as interim president for the
NPHC.
VONNETTA V ADAMS
Vonnetta V Adams is
a tax professional at The
Blueprint University and
previously spent more
than 25 years as a Donor
Advocate for Carter
Blood Care. She received
her Associate of Science
Degree in Criminal Justice and Corrections
from Remington College - Fort Worth Campus,
her Associate of Science in Health/Health
Care Administration/Management from
Dallas College - North Lake Campus, and her
Bachelor of Applied Science in Health/Health
Care Administration/Management from Liberty
University School of Nursing - all with honors!
LEANNE YOUNG
LeAnne Young is the Society of Drama Nurses
President and an Assistant Clinical Director of
Trauma and IP at Texas
Children’s Hospital.
She gained invaluable
experience with
Memorial Healthcare
System, Toral Family
Foundation, and
Miami’s Children’s
Health System. She received her BSN in
Registered Nursing from the University of
Miami and her MSN in Nursing Education
from Liberty University School of Nursing.
LeAnne is a member of the American College of
Surgeons (ACS), American College of Surgeons
(ACS), American Trauma Society (ATS), Eastern
Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST)
Emergency Nurses Association, Pediatric Trauma
Society (PTS), Society of Trauma Nurses (STN),
and Trauma Center Association of America.
JORDAN FIELDS
Jordan Fields is a
J.D. Candidate at the
University of Pittsburgh
School of Law. MSPPM
Candidate at the Heinz
College of Information
Systems and Public
Policy, Carnegie Mellon
University. She is a member of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority and was president of the chapter
at the University of Pittsburgh where she
received a BA degree in political science with
honors before going on to Law School and
serves on the Board of the Athletics Committee,
at Pittsburgh Tax Review Editor-in-Chief, in
the Black Law Student Association (BLSA), as
an African American Alumni Council Board
Member, and on the Center for Civil Rights and
Racial Justice Student Advisory Board. Look to
see and hear great things from her.
CHARISSE CARR
Charisse Carr hails
from Tyler, Texas,
and studied at Dallas
College - Cedar Valley
and El Centro, after
graduating from South
Oak Cliff High School.
A wife, mother, and
grandmother who celebrated 45 years of
marriage this year, Charisse is self-actualized
and understands the importance of loving self
as she spreads love and joy in the lives of others
- especially her family members. A retiree, she
knows how to enjoy life. Spiritually grounded
and stylishly dressed, Charisse lights up any
room she enters!
LAKISHA TOLBERT
LaKisha Tolbert is
an educator, therapist,
speaker, and author. The
founder of Way to Water
and owner of WATER the
Heart LLC, LaKisha is
an author and licensed
professional counselor
who has worked as a counselor at Inspired Vision
Academy and as an educator at Lyles Middle
School, Paris Junior College, and Project SAVE.
She received her Associate of Science in Education
from Paris Junior College, a Bachelor of Science
in Counseling and Sociology /Criminology from
Texas A&M University-Commerce, Certification
in Educational Leadership and Administration
at Lamar University, and a Master of Education
in Counselor Education/School Counseling and
Guidance Services from Texas A&M University-
Commerce.
ASHLEY SWAIN
Ashley Swain is a
licensed Clinical Social
Worker, Mental Wellness
Advocate and Agent of
Change who is committed
to providing support
services to vulnerable
populations including
youth and families in crisis enduring abuse,
neglect, poverty, homelessness, educational
disadvantages, disabilities, and mental illness.
Ashley received her Associate’s Degree from
Mountain View College and went on to receive
her Bachelors and Master’s Degrees in Social
Work from the University of Texas at Arlington.
She gained her experience working at Children’s
Health, Medical City Healthcare, Parkland Hospital
Texas Dept of Family and Protective Services,
MHMR, and New Horizons Ranch and Center.
2021 was the "Year of the Woman," espe
-
cially the Black Woman! For 10 months, we
dedicated this space to uplifting Black women
and spreading a message that we need to show
love and empower people with love instead of
destroying them with hate and disrespect. We
celebrate Black Women and call them SUPERB!
AND WE ARE KEEPING THE CELEBRATION GOING
FOREVER! We love you Black Queens!
Our Superb Women!
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RAYVAUGHN ROSE
Rayvaughn Rose is a
Behavioral Healthcare
Manager at Imagine
Pediatrics and she is
dedicated to advocating
for the well-being of
children and families
particularly those facing
physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect.
Rayvaughn received her Bachelor’s Degree
in Sociology with a minor in Psychology from
Paul Quinn College, and her Master of Social
Work Degree from the University of Houston. A
community servant and volunteer, she has worked
as a CPI Investigator for the Texas Department
of Family and Protective Services. Hailing from
Nassau, New Providence, RayVaughn is a certified
case manager with excellent communication and
organizational development skills. She is a born
leader and team player, who also loves to write!
CHRYSTA LINTZ
Chrysta Lintz is a
devoted wife, mother,
and educator. Spiritually
grounded, she received
her Bachelor of Arts in
Interdisciplinary Studies
from the University
of Texas at Tyler, a
Masters in Educational Leadership and Business
Management from LeTourneau University and she
is working toward a Doctor of Education Degree
in Transformational Leadership from Concordia
University-Portland. She has been an educator
for nearly 20 years and served as a trainer/
department leader/teacher, reading specialist,
academic specialist, and assistant principal. She
is also studying for her real estate state licensing
exam.
CANDACE EDMERSON
Candace Edmerson
is an advanced biology
teacher. She received
her Associate of Science
degree in Pre-Nursing
Studies/Biology from
Southwestern Christian
College, studied biology
at Texas Woman’s University, Dallas College,
Navarro College, and received her B.S Degree
in Biology/Chemistry from the University of
North Texas; where she also received a Master of
Education in Secondary Education and Teaching/
Biology. Candace has taught science, biology,
Honors, and advanced biology in Grand Prairie
and Duncanville Independent School Districts.
She’s the type of educator you want in the
classroom where students love and learn from her
and her peers and supervisors respect and support
her superior skills, education, and leadership
abilities.
A’RAYON WASHINGTON
A’rayon Washington
is a classroom facilitator
at DeSoto Independent
School District. A
graduate of Kathy Joy
Gilliam Collegiate
Academy where she
was in the dual credit
program, receiving her Associate of Arts Degree
from Dallas College - Cedar Valley College. She
then pursued her Bachelor’s degree in Political
Science and Government and Master’s Degree
in Criminal Justice from the University of North
Texas at Dallas. A’rayon is an Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sorority member and she likes to travel. She’s
attentive, community and goal-oriented; she
works well with others and is a born leader.
DELESO A. ALFORD
Deleso A. Alford is a
proud alum of Southern
University where she
graduated Magna Cum
Laude before receiving
her Juris Doctorate
Degree from the
Southern University Law
Center and an LLM at Georgetown University
Law Center with an interest in bioethics. Hailing
from Shreveport, she is doing ground-breaking
work bridging legal and medical education by
telling stories—what she calls “HER stories”—
the unique and particularized lived experiences
of Black women intersecting with health care
and research. A recipient of numerous awards,
Professor Alford, the Rachel Emanuel Endowed
Professor at Southern University Law Center, is a
2024 National Newspaper Publishers Association
Education Leadership Award Recipient.She is a
brilliant scholar with a dynamic personality and
she is passionate about her work; especially
lecturing on The Restorative Justice Through the
Lens of Mrs. Henrietta Lacks.
BRIDGET DAVIS
Bridget Davis is
a teacher at Grand
Prairie ISD, where she is
enthusiastically engaged
and totally committed to
working to ensure that
students are receiving the
education they need to be
successful.. A graduate of Mesquite High School,
she received her Associate of Science Degree
from Ranger College and her Bachelor of Public
Health Degree from Texas A&M University. She
then received a Master of Education from Johns
Hopkins University School of Education. Before
teaching at Grand Prairie ISD, she taught at
Dallas ISD. She previously worked as a Customer
Resolutions Specialist at Computershare and as a
Research Assistant at ReconMR.
PARIS SCOTT
Paris Scott is a “lover
of all things education.”
She’s the type of person
you want in the classroom
and she is going as
far as she receives the
education and training
she needs to benefit her
students. She received her Bachelor of Science
Degree in Mathematics Secondary Education and
a Master of Education in Educational Leadership
and Administration from Texas A&M University-
Commerce. Currently the Manager of School
Partnerships (Math), she previously was a high
school math teacher, assistant principal, and
middle school Math TEKS Facilitator in Mesquite
Independent School District.
LEAH MCCLOE KING
Leah McCloe King has
served with distinction
as the President and
CEO at United Way of
Tarrant County and now
she is the president of
the JPS Foundation. A
native of Philadelphia
PA, she served as Chairperson of the Board of
the Tarrant Regional Water District, VP and
Marketing Director of Northstar Bank of Texas, Sr.
VP - Marketing and Communications at Holland
Services, an executive at Chesapeake Energy,
executive recruiter at MPS Group - Parker & Lynch
Division and Director of Investor Relations for
the RadioShack Corporation. She is a member of
The Links, Inc., Board Build, Junior Achievement
of the Chisholm Trail, Communities in Schools of
Greater Tarrant County, Child Study Center and
Cook Children’s Health Care System.
EBONEY COBB-MCCAIN, ESQ
Eboney Cobb-McCain,
Esq. is The Director of
Donor Relations for the
United Way of Tarrant
County, Eboney received
her Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Business/
Finance from Hampton
University and a Juris Doctorate from Texas A&M
University School of Law. A member of the Texas
State Bar, she served as a Partner at the Law Firm
of Perdue, Brandon, Fielder Collins and Mott LLP
collecting delinquent government receivables
for 25 years. She sits on the Performing Arts
Fort Worth board of directors supporting
Bass Performance Hall. She also coordinates
community events for the Fort Worth (TX) Chapter
of The Links, Inc., and serves as vice chair for Girls
Inc. of Tarrant County. Beautiful, talented, smart,
and with a servant’s heart, Eboney is a joy to work
with and is well-known for her business acumen
and leadership skills.
DIANE REEVES
Diane Reeves is a
Senior Associate at Infosys.
The former President
& Creative Director at
Salvation Generation,
LLC, former Creative
Director/Owner at Love
Peace & Stones, former
Director of Operations for US Congresswoman
Eddie Bernice Johnson, and former Owner-
operator at D. Reeves Productions. She also spent
more than a decade as a designer for JCPenney.
A ServiceNow-certified system Administrator,
Certified Scrum Product Owner, Certified Scrum
Master, Certified Project Manager, business analyst,
graphic designer, fashion designer, and software
developer. She studied fashion design at Parsons
and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in
graphic design at The University of Texas at Austin.
Diane is a member of The Village Giving Circle,
Dallas Women’s Foundation, and the Fashion
Department Art Institute of Dallas. She is also the
co-creator of the annual North Texas Fashion &
Film Festival.
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TIFFANY JACKSON
Tiffany Jackson is a
lead designer at Gartner
and CEO & Founder of
Prodevrs. She is skilled
in learning design and
web development. She
has spent a decade
developing web content.
She is also proficient at web design, marketing
strategy, building visions, and crafting strategic
thoughts. Tiffany worked as an instructional
designer/developer for American Airlines,
an Executive Assistant Office Manager for the
International Association of Venue Managers,
a Web Development Manager for EUREKA
ERGONOMIC, an Integrations Specialist at
SUCCESS Partners, and a UX Designer at Ristken
Software Services; to name a few. Tiffany studied
Communication/Communications Technology
at the University of Texas at Arlington. She has
also volunteered for Big Brothers Big Sisters of
America, One Community Church, and American
Airlines Black Professional Network.
KIERRA FANT
Kierra Fant is an
account executive for K2
Partnering Solutions.
She previously worked
as an Insurance Agent
for TRANZACT, Event
Coordinator/Social Media
Coordinator for Women of
Gold, and Sales Representative/Assistant Manager
for Massage Envy. Kierra obtained her Bachelor’s
Degree in Marketing from the University of Texas
at Arlington; where she further developed her
skills in social media marketing, project planning,
event management, data collection, and event
planning. She’s a born leader and team player
who works well with others but also excels in any
environment.
KIM WHITAKER
Kim Whitaker hails
from Missouri City, TX,
and attended Willowridge
High School. A graduate
of the University of
Houston, where she
received a Bachelor’s
Degree in Business
Administration and Management, Kim spent more
than 15 years as a Sr. External Communications
Consultant for Allstate before moving on to
positions at UnitedHealthcare, Dallas-Fort Worth
International Airport currently she is at McKesson
where she is a Program and Community Analyst -
Impact Innovation & Activation. A true community
servant, Kim has spent nearly 30 years volunteering
with the Dallas Black Dance Theatre and almost a
decade with Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
SHALISA MCKINNEY
Shalisa McKinney has
one of the most important
jobs in the world! Being
a Doula is her Black
job. She knows about
the problems women
are facing with fertility
and maternity issues,
which calls for special care and an experienced
professional who listens and empowers the mother
and the entire family. Shalisa is trained to provide
excellent service, with compassion and care. Not
only is she the owner and CEO of Birthing With Lisa,
LLC; she worked as a student midwife at Dulce Birth
& Wellness Center. Hailing from Grosbeck, TX, she
attended Navarro College.
DORETHA LEMUEL CHRISTIAN
For 40 years, Doretha
Lemuel Christian worked
as an Environmental
Protection Specialist at
the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and
now she is enjoying life as
a retiree. A Dallas native,
she graduated from Skyline High School and then
went on to Texas A&M University – Commerce where
she received a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Secondary
Business Education. Doretha is a member of Alpha
Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. A community servant,
and born leader, Doretha is dedicated and a joy to
be around. She is a consummate professional who
is a stylish dresser with a winning personality that
made her a joy to work with, whether it was in the
community or the workplace.
BRITNEY TABOR
Britney Tabor is an award-winning multimedia
journalist and public relations professional who
specializes in internal communications, media
relations, web and social
media content creation/
curation, and journalism.
A past president of the
Fort Worth Society of
Professional Journalists
- Pro chapter and former
board member, Britney
earned a bachelor of arts degree in communications
with honors from the University of Texas at
Arlington before receiving her Master’s Degree
in Journalism from the University of North Texas.
Currently a Senior Communications Specialist at
Freese and Nichols, she has also enjoyed stints
as the Terrell Tribune education reporter, Denton
Record-Chronicle as a reporter, and Fort Worth ISD
as an Internal Communications Coordinator.
LISA PECOT-HEBERT
Lisa Pecot-Hebert is the
Director of the Graduate
Journalism MS Program at
the University of Southern
California. She received
her BA Degree in Social
Sciences/Journalism
from the University of
California, Berkeley, her MA degree in Broadcast
Journalism and Public Affairs before obtaining
her Ph.D. in Communication from the University of
Georgia. A scholarship coordinator for Jack and Jill
of America, Lisa is also a member of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, , and she has gained significant
experience as an educator working at Meharry
Medical College, New Orleans Tribune, The Dallas
Morning News, Xavier University of Louisiana,
University of Georgia, DePaul University, and
Global Girl Media. Lisa is the ultimate sister-girl!
She’s bright, talented, beautiful, loving, lovable
and full of fun!
DIANE STEPHENSON
Diane Stephenson is
enjoying life to the fullest
and she is so deserving.
Every time you see her,
she has a smile on that
beautiful face. The owner
of Girlfriends Getaway
Beach House, she is the
former Sr. Officer of Corporate Partnerships at the
American Red Cross and former Area Development
Director at UNCF. Hailing from Panama City, FL,
she studied at California State and Florida State
Universities. Diane understands life and she is
making the most out of hers. The beauty of Diane is
that she loves to share her joy and life’s pleasures
with those she cares about. After decades between
corporate America and the nonprofit world, Diane
is retired and she is enjoying retirement.
TAMMI ABNEY
Tammi Abney is the
executive director of
Ratcliff Youth and Family
Service, where she has
spent the last two decades
serving the community
and helping families
thrive. Tammi is a licensed
professional counselor who received a Bachelor of
Science Degree from Southern Methodist University,
then a Master of Science from the University of
North Texas, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling
from Lamar University. She also studied at SMU
and Hampton University. Tammi is an executive
board member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and
an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
She’s a star. Beauty, brains, and talent, Tammi is a
consummate professional and dedicated soul.
ANNA LAMIKANRA
Anna Lamikanra is
a brilliant international
educator, specializing in
special needs awareness.
Always a high achiever,
she attended Florida A&M
University High School
and then went on to
Florida A&M University. She later received her Ph.D.
in Global Studies/Education/Technology and Social
Change at Iowa State University. A true community
servant, Dr. Anna is a Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and
Links, Inc. member. She is currently the Executive
Director at Blazing Trails International Center. She
is a visiting professor and Evergreen professor at
Wuhan Polytechnic University in Wuhan and Hubei,
respectively.
MALEKA IBANGA NEWSOME
Maleka Ibanga Newsome
hails from Washington,
DC received a Bachelor
of Science Degree, in
economics at Sweet Briar
College and a Master of
Public Administration
Degree from George Mason
University. She is the VP of Talent Acquisition - Global
Technology at JPMorgan Chase & Co. She has held
numerous positions in the talent acquisition space for
several companies: JCPenney, 7-Eleven, Capital One,
iProspect, MoneyGram International, International
Capital & Management Company, Korn Ferry,
Accenture, and Springfield Group.
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card games, vendors, domi-
noes, and line dancing.
I just love the energy and
look forward to attending this
event that I have attended
since the 1980s when the leg-
endary Coach Eddie Robinson
was alive.
is year, the victor was
Prairie View A&M University,
in ve overtimes, no less!
As far as the Battle of the
Bands, I gave the nod to the
World Famed Grambling with
their tribute to the late, great
Frankie Beverly.
And both Royal Courts were
classy and represented excel-
lence.
But even before the game,
I was on the campus of the
oldest liberal arts HBCU west
of the Mississippi River, Paul
Quinn College, under the
leadership of Dr. Michael J.
Sorrell.
It was a Black History mo-
ment as the only Black Gover-
nor in the entire country, the
Hon. Wes Moore, visited the
campus with Congresswom-
an Jasmine Crockett (D-TX),
speaking to students and urg-
ing everyone to go to the polls.
Gov. Moore stressed the im-
portance of voting the entire
ballot and ensuring that when
Vice President Kamala Harris
is elected President, she will
have help.
Congresswoman Crockett
also shared insight on legisla-
tion that has beneted Texas.
She also stressed that Con-
gressman Hakeem Jeries
needs to be the next House
Speaker and Congressman
Colin Allred (D-TX) needs to
be victorious in his Senate race.
And I can’t forget all the
GOTV events going on.
Whether it was at the Battle
of the (High School) Bands
at Lancaster High School, the
tailgates with Divine 9, Black
businesses and Congresswom-
an Crockett, or the program at
Community Baptist Church;
everyone seemed to be stress-
ing the urgency of getting reg-
istered and voting.
ere was the much-need-
ed involvement of the Black
Church. Whether it was in
person or at Bedside Baptist,
the focus from many members
of the clergy was on register-
ing voters, making sure voters
hadn’t been purged from the
lists and urging voters to VOTE!
What a weekend. Let’s keep
the energy level up and fo-
cused all the way to the polls.
en with a victory, the work
really begins!
My Truth
cont. from page 1
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2024 HBCU Homecoming Dates
Which HBCU football games had the highest Week 5 attendance?
HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM DATE
Alabama A&M University Bethune Cookman University 10/12/2024
Alabama State University Florida A&M University 10/05/2024
Albany State University Morehouse College 10/19/2024
Alcorn State University University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 10/05/2024
Allen University Central State University 11/02/2024
Benedict College Miles College 10/26/2024
Bethune Cookman University Jackson State University 10/26/2024
Bluefield State University Kentucky Christian University 09/28/2024
Bowie State University Bluefield State University 10/19/2024
Central State University Clark Atlanta University 10/12/2024
Clark Atlanta University Miles College 10/19/2024
Delaware State University Saint Francis (PA) 10/05/2024
Edward Waters University Allen University 11/09/2024
Elizabeth City State University Lincoln University -Pennsylvania 10/26/2024
Fayetteville State University Shaw University 10/26/2024
Florida A&M University Texas Southern University 11/02/2024
Florida Memorial University Ava Maria 10/26/2024
Fort Valley State University Allen University 10/12/2024
Grambling State University University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 10/19/2024
Hampton University Elon 10/26/2024
Howard University Tennessee State University 10/19/2024
Jackson State University University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 11/02/2024
Johnson C. Smith University Shaw University 10/19/2024
Kentucky State University Lane College 10/05/2024
Lane College Central State University 10/19/2024
HOME TEAM AWAY TEAM DATE
Lincoln University -Missouri Lincoln University of California 10/05/2024
Lincoln University -Pennsylvania Bluefield State University 10/12/2024
Miles College Central State University 10/05/2024
Mississippi Valley State University Bethune Cookman University 10/19/2024
Morehouse College Fort Valley State University 10/26/2024
Morgan State University Lincoln University -Pennsylvania 10/05/2024
Morris Brown College N/A 10/12/2024
Norfolk State University Howard University 10/26/2024
North Carolina A&T State University Hampton University 10/19/2024
North Carolina Central University Morgan State University 10/26/2024
Savannah State University Lane College 10/26/2024
Shaw University Livingstone College 11/02/2024
South Carolina State University Delaware State University 10/26/2024
Tennessee State University Eastern Illinois University 10/12/2024
Texas Southern University Virginia University of Lynchburg 10/05/2024
Tuskegee University Miles College 11/09/2024
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Mississippi Valley State University 10/26/2024
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Penn State Schuylkill 11/09/2024
Virginia State University Bowie State University 10/12/2024
Virginia Union University Bluefield State University 11/02/2024
West Virginia State University Concord University 10/12/2024
Wiley College Arkansas Baptist 11/02/2024
Winston-Salem State University Fayetteville State University 11/09/2024
Xavier University of Louisiana Alcorn State University 11/09/2024
HBCU Note - The game between Alabama A&M and Florida A&M Universities scheduled for Saturday in Tallahassee, FL has been postponed until November 29, 2024 because of Tropical Storm Helene.
Prairie View A&M and Grambling State’s
ve-overtime thriller in the State Fair Clas-
sic led all week ve games in attendance.
Also, Fort Valley State and Savannah
State made the top 10 despite the game
being rescheduled due to weather.
Here are the 10 most attended HBCU
football games in week 5.
1. Prairie View A&M vs. Grambling
State: 52,323
2. North Carolina A&T vs. South Caro-
lina State: 15,126
3. Jackson State vs. Texas Southern:
13,173
4. Hampton vs. William & Mary:
11,317
5. Howard vs. Princeton: 7,886
6. Alcorn State vs. Mississippi Valley
State: 7,834
7. Alabama State vs. Bethune-Cook-
man: 6,721
8. Bowie State vs. Winston-Salem
State: 4,900
9. Morgan State vs. Stony Brook: 4,818
10. Fort Valley State vs. Savannah State:
3,693
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is time of year, brings about
excitement and the four F’s to
DFW Metroplex: Family, Fun, Fair,
and Football.
It was no exception when the Ti-
gers of Grambling State and Pan-
thers of Prairie View were the cen-
ter of attention at the Annual State
Fair Football Classic in beautiful
South Dallas.
Both Universities traveled to
Dallas for the annual “Cat Fight”
in the Cotton Bowl.
e magic was in the air
throughout the evening. Celeb-
rities from both the national and
local levels were in attendance.
e Bands showed their preci-
sion and musicianship. Wow! e
State Fair of Texas was in the back-
ground with everyone’s thoughts
on the fun and food that was wait-
ing for the crowd after conclusion
of the game.
After ve overtime periods:
Prairie View Panthers clawed their
way to victory over Grambling
State Tigers, 36 - 34. Lamagea Mc-
Dowell scored from a yard out in
the fth overtime to give Prairie
View the victory.
With the victory Prairie View
will have bragging rights for one
year with a Trophy and State Fair
Championship Belt to show for
the victory
What a night to remember, just
everything was going awless.
e weather was perfect. e stars
aligned themselves perfectly. Both
institutions represented their per-
spective brand at an elevated lev-
el.
is is why, I Love - HBCU Foot-
ball.
Both schools did not disappoint.
Both bands were very entertaining
throughout and after the game;
keeping the crowd engaged.
Make sure that you’re in town
next year for the State Fair Classic
as it celebrates 100 years.
Cat Fight at the Cotton Bowl
cont. from page 1
Photos: Gary R. Taite
Andrew Whigham III is a proud FAMU Alum and sports correspondent for
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