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K AESNDOLYN S! E GW N I BA MY FIANCÉ PUTS HIS EX-WIFE’S WISHES BEFORE MINE! Dear Gwendolyn: I have dated a man for four years. When we met, he had just gotten a divorce. He and his wife did not have children. At the end of our third year of dating, he proposed marriage. This is the problem: All during our courtship he has had a bad habit of putting his ex-wife’s wishes before mine. During the first year of our courtship, he purchased a new car for her. He told me that gift was a ‘parting’ gift because after their divorce, she was left without transportation. Gwendolyn, during our second year of courtship, he gave her money to purchase a new house. That gift he did not explain. His ex-wife is very pretty and has never had a j-o-b. He is now laid off after working a job for 22 years. Since his layoff, he is still trying to pay her car note and house mortgage. Last month we had a harsh argument. He told me if I did not give him money to pay his ex-wife’s bills, his marriage proposal to me was off. Rosline
Dear Rosline: Girl, hurry and get this man out of your life. Let me tell you this: Don’t be too anxious to get married to the point you overlook trouble while dating. If trouble is during your courtship, there will be ‘double-trouble’ after you say I do. You said you could understand if the two of them had children. Well, they don’t. And if they did, too bad. Think about it. There is a limit for a man to return to his first marriage and put the first wife over the second. The first wife often feels he still loves her. However, the truth is he realizes that if he hangs around his first wife, that will keep her from finding new love and happiness --- in the arms of someone else.
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1) Trayvon Martin was a 17-year-old Miami student visiting Sanford, Fla., near Orlando, with his father when he was killed On Feb. 26. His father, who also lives in Miami, was visiting his girlfriend in Retreat at Twin Lakes, a gated townhouse community. 2) Trayvon had made a short trip to George Curry a nearby 7-Eleven store to pick of a bag of Skittles and a can of Arizona iced tea as was returning when he was stalked by Zimmerman. 3) George Zimmerman, whose father is White and mother is of Peruvian descent, fatally shot unarmed Tayvon in chest. 4) Zimmerman was an unregistered neighborhood watch captain who was not supposed to carry a weapon while on patrol. Chris Tutko, director of Neighborhood Watch for the National Sheriffs’ Association, told the Orlando Sentinel that Zimmerman had broken a couple of cardinal rules. “If you see something suspicious, you report it, you step aside and you let law enforcement do their job,” Tutko said. “This guy went way beyond the call of duty. At the least, he’s overzealous.” Tutko also said volunteers should never carry lethal weapons. He said “There’s no reason to carry a gun.” 5) Though Zimmerman acknowledged killing Trayvon, he was questioned and then released. Police did not follow basic guidelines of homicide investigations such as testing him for drugs and alcohol, though they performed the tests on Trayvon. 6) Trayvon was talking on his cell phone to his girlfriend shortly before his death and reported being followed by a strange man in a vehicle. 7) A police dispatcher specifically told Zimmerman not to follow Trayvon, instructions he ignored. When Zimmerman confirmed he was following Trayvon, the dispatcher said. “OK, we don’t need you to do that.” Zimmerman continued anyway. 8) Benjamin Crump, the family’s lawyer, said that based
on 911 tapes, Zimmerman harbored at least three stereotypes of Black males: “He said, No.1, he looked suspicious. No.2, he must be high. No. 3, he’s looking to break in some place.” 9) Some said that Trayvon became a suspect because he wore a hooded sweat shirt, known as a hoodie. Some have even blamed Trayvon’s death on his clothing. On the March 23 edition of Fox News’ Fox & Friends, network contributor Geraldo Rivera said, “I am urging the parents of Black and Latino youngsters particularly to not let their children go out wearing hoodies. I think the hoodie is as much responsible for Trayvon Martin’s death as George Zimmerman was.” However others, such as CNN’s Anderson Cooper, say they frequently adorn hoodies and have never been viewed as suspected criminals. And no one dare suspect New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick or Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg, both known for wearing hoodies, of being criminals. Some kooks posting on Fox News Network site were extremely crass. One wrote, “GOOD SHOT ZIMMY. I’m just glad Zimmerman didn’t miss and hit an innocent bystander.” 10) Police say Zimmerman was not arrested because of Florida’s stand your ground law, a measure that gives broad protection to any citizen acting in self-defense. However, Jeb Bush, who as governor of Florida signed the stand your ground bill into law, said the legislation does not cover the neighborhood watch captain who shot Trayvon Martin to death. “This law does not apply to this particular circumstance,” Bush said after an education panel discussion at the University of Texas at Arlington. “Stand your ground means stand your ground. It doesn’t mean chase after somebody who’s turned their back.” 11) At 9 years old, Trayvon saved his father’s life. In an interview with Roland Martin on TV One, the elder Martin said: “At the time, he was 9 years old. We had just came from the Little League football park. We fell asleep while Continued Page 4
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Cortland was recently awarded a full United States Air Force Academy scholarship for his athletic abilities, academic achievements and community involvement. He will play wide receiver for the Air Force Academy football team. Diane XAVIER
He had been told that he could never be great. That he was too slow, too small, and that he didn’t have the skills to make it as an athlete. Well, he chose not to listen but instead work hard and prove himself and others wrong on the playing field. As a result, Allen High School football and basketball player, senior Cortland Tolbert, won one of the most prestigious honors for a high school athlete. Cortland was recently awarded a full scholarship for his athletic abilities along with his academic achievements and community involvement from the United States Air Force Academy. He accepted a scholarship offer to play wide receiver for the Air Force Academy football team. He also was recognized as the High School Basketball Defensive Player of the Year in District 8-5A.
Cortland will now join former professional athletes such as former Cowboy quarterback Roger Staubach, along with former Cowboys defensive player Chad Hennings and former NBA Player David Robinson, as athletes who served and played at a military school during their college years. “It’s the greatest feeling in the world to accomplish this,” Tolbert said. “Signing day was amazing because it was so cool to see everybody you know go into their future because we all made it through despite down times.” What is amazing for Tolbert to accomplish this feat was his limited playing time on the field. Tolbert suffered an injury during high school freshman football camp that was organized by former Cowboy Omar Stoutmire. “I fractured my hip and had to sit out my entire freshman year in football, but under a doctor’s care, I was just released in time to
play some basketball. Then, in my sophomore and junior years, I didn’t get much playing time due to the huge number of student athletes at Allen High School that I had to compete with.” “My senior year was really my first year to showcase my skills, so I rose to the challenge.” And, rising to the challenge is exactly what Tolbert did. Tolbert, known as number 9 of the football squad made an impact on the field every time he stepped on the field and played wide receiver. They dubbed Tolbert as THE go-to receiver for Quarterback Alec Morris of the Eagles. During his senior year, playing wide receiver for the Eagles, Tolbert averaged 13.3 yards receiving. Every time the Eagles needed to make a big play, they always turned to Tolbert, who delivered for the team in scoring first downs and touchdowns as well.
This is no surprise to Jeff Fleener, the offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach for the Allen High Eagles. “Cortland is a very coachable and dependable athlete and student,” Coach Fleener said. “He is a kid of character where he puts his team first. It is amazing what he accomplished despite his limited playing time. He never had a big ego and his skills and abilities are a testament to the hard work he put in. He never gave up despite his obstacles and injuries.” He was so good and popular that 14 different colleges were scouting him. He had offers from New Mexico, the Naval Academy, Darmouth, Central Arkansas, and other programs such as SMU, Nevada and Rice were looking at him as well. He ignored all the naysayers also. “I decided that I would rise above the haters, those people that envy you and
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try to bring you down. I have been told that I was too slow, that I can’t outrun people, that my hands are not consistent and that I was too skinny. And instead of listening and accepting those remarks, I chose to work on my weaknesses and become stronger and improve my game.” Tolbert also led the basketball team to the playoffs after a 1-6 start. Allen lost in the first round of the playoffs to Coppell High School. “To make the playoffs this year was awesome because this was the first time in a very long time to make the playoffs”, he said. “When we started out the season 1-6, everything looked dark and gloomy. And then my fellow basketball player, Tony Adams, who also played football for the school, and I decided to take leadership and help propel Allen High School basketball into the playoffs.
We all pitched in and made the playoffs after a 1-6 start.” What sets Tolbert apart, says his grandmother, Nellie Tolbert-Bennett, is not only his performance on the field but off the field as well. Tolbert had a 3.4 overall grade point average along with high SAT scores and is also involved with organizations such as Student Council. “I am so proud to know that my very first grandchild has accomplished so much,” Mrs. Tolbert-Bennett said. “I still remember the day he was born and how big his hands and feet were. The nurse that day joked that Cortland had the biggest hands and feet she has ever seen. Cortland is so grounded and focused and it is such a proud moment for our family because since I work in education I see daily all the distractions
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JESUS IS THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE A role in which the soul must know Christ before it will steadily abide in Him is that of the Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25). (Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he was dead, yet shall he live.) Through and by Christ, the soul is raised from spiritual death. Christ raises or revives the divine image out of the spiritual death that reigns within us. Christ, as the Resurrection and the Life, is raised in the soul. He is begotten by the Holy Spirit and is born within us. He arises through the death that is within us and develops His own life with in our own beings. Until we know by our own experience the power of this resurrection within us, we will never understand “the fellowship of His suffering” and be “conformed to His Death” (Phil.3:10). (That I may know him in the power of his resurrection and fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death). Christ raises our wills from their fallen state of death in trespasses and sins or from their state commitment and voluntary enslavement to lust and to self, to a state of conformity to the will of God. He pours a stream of quickening truth upon the soul. This is how He quickens the will into obedience. By making fresh revelations to the soul, He strengthens the will in obedience. (Eph. 2:1) (And you hath he quickened, who were dead trespasses and sins). I want to learn more about the Resurrection; I know one day we all will come in contact with the Resurrection and the Life. Jesus Christ the Son of the living God.
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the stove was on. A grease fire started. I went into the kitchen to try to put the grease fire out. The grease splattered all over my leg. My body went into shock and by me and him being in the house, I started calling out his name. He finally woke up and, at 9 years old, he pulled me from out of the kitchen, where the kitchen cabinets were on fire. He pulled me out of the kitchen onto the balcony. He actually went back into the house and got the cell phone and called 911.” 12) Trayvon’s parents still have nightmares about his death. His father, in an exclusive interview with NNPA publishers, said: “I
can’t describe the feeling, I can’t describe what was going through my mind because I was actually staring at a photo of my pride and joy on the ground dead. I still see the photo now – his eyes weren’t closed all the way, his mouth wasn’t closed, it was the worst feeling of my life.” George E. Curry, former editor-in-chief of Emerge magazine and the NNPA News Service, is editorial director of Heart & Soul magazine. He is a keynote speaker, moderator, and media coach. Curry can be reached through his Web site, www.georgecurry.com You can also follow him at www.twitter.com/ currygeorge.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING AGENTS, VENDORS MEET
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B.J. WILLIAMS SEEKS CITY COUNCIL SEAT Diane XAVIER
Garland NAACP President B.J. Williams has been serving the Garland community for 40 years. As a result of his service and dedication to this community, Mr. Williams announced recently for his plans to run for the Garland City Council District 4 seat. Election Day will take place on May 12th with early voting taking place from April 30th through May 4th.
“I chose to run so that I can continue my record of public service to this community,” Williams said. “I have proven my ability to work across racial, political, and economical lines and get things done. Also, I believe that I posses one of the best and most unselfish records regarding community service.” His stints include: being on the Garland Planning
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Cortland Tolbert kids these days have to go through, and to think that my grandson got it right is a testament to his mother.” His mom, Lakeisha Jackson Tolbert, is just as proud of her son. “I am very happy for Cortland with all that he has accomplished,” she said. “You worry about the direction of your kids, you know they are not always with you and you hope that they make the best decisions and stay out of trouble and yet he has proved to me that he is very trustworthy. I know he has made a great choice with the
Air Force Academy.” Tolbert said he always tries to push himself to be better both on and off the field. “Academically, I challenged myself to take AP classes and balance sports at the same time. I didn’t want to do the bare minimum and didn’t just want to get by. I wanted to do more.” Cortland said after serving his military duties with the Air Force Academy, (he has to serve 5 years) he would like to play in the NFL. But, just in case he does not make it to the NFL, he would like to go into law school or civil
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engineering. His goals in college include majoring in prelaw, civil engineering, or going to pilot training school after finishing his degree. “To serve my Country is great because I know that I am giving back as well,” he said. “Serving 5 years is really a small commitment for a huge cause and I know I will learn a lot from the Air Force Academy that I can take home for the rest of my life.” His grandmother said that they are not worried about
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Commission for eight years from (1998 - 2006) and also on the City of Garland Charter Review Committee where he served as Chair in 2004. He also has been involved in the Garland Housing Standards Board and on the Steering Committee Envisioning Garland team along with the Citizen’s Legislative Advisory Committee with Texas State Rep. Angie Chin Button. Mr. Williams is also a graduate of the Garland Citizen’s Fire Academy and of the Garland Police Department Oral Interview Panel. “I think I have the qualifications, experience and the record and reputation of working with the people of Garland to help make this city go from better to best,” he said. “This is about serving the people and not about politics.” Williams said his priori-
ties, if he is elected, include: Listening to citizens and have consensus-building in order to get things done. He also believes in having strong support for public safety and first responders along with sound fiscal management and accountability. Williams said pursuing economic development is just as important. “I want to be there for the people, espe-
cially when they are hurting and know that they have a trusted leader in me.” Williams is a graduate of Wiley College where he got his Bachelors Degree and his Masters from Amberton University with an emphasis on Human Relations and Business. He retired as human resources manager for the Social Security Administration.
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Cortland’s military obligations and duties. “We know that the Lord will take care of Cortland no matter where he is, even if he has to serve our Country,” Mrs. Tolbert-Bennett said. “We come from a military family so we know the sacrifices one has to make. You always think of war and what if…but we believe in the Lord and are confident that Cortland has made the best decision.” Cortland is also considered a role model to his younger brother Cameron. “He sets the tone for me, pushes me to work hard and is a huge role model for me,” Cameron said. Everything he does in sports, community and academics really helps me.”
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he needs to put all his effort into it and he can achieve all his goals. I tell him that he needs to really go after what he wants. And my advice to him and the younger generation is to stay away from drugs, study your academics, and have a relationship with God. Don’t let things like social networking dominate your life. Cortland said he gives thanks to God because without the Lord he could not
accomplish all he has. “Also, my entire family, which includes my mom, father, grandparents, brother, and everybody who has helped me in this process such as all my coaches to this day, I want to give thanks to.” Tolbert has some advice to the younger generation as well so that they can achieve their goals as well. “I just want to let them know that there is a whole life after high school so do not cave into peer pressure. Stay
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TUSKEGEE AIRMAN VISITS Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity pres and v.p. Antonio Mauldin and Christopher Hall and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. pres. and v.pres Amanda Berhalter and Diana Polk with Terry Allen of TerryAllenPR . PHOTO/KHN From Page 10
Tails”. He also pointed out that the all-black 332nd Fighter Group
had squadrons that flew in checkered-tailed, candy strip-tailed and even yellow-tailed airplanes.
The Eta Phi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. and Theta Nu Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. presented the event as part of A&M-Commerce’s celebration of Living Legends Lecture Series. Lt. Spann said he joined the Army Air Corps a month before graduating from Rutherford High School in New Jersey in 1943. He received his wings at Tuskegee graduating in Class 44G. His trained in the P-47 Thunderbolt’s in Walterboro, SC in preparation for overseas combat duty where he served as
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a member of the 100th fighter squadron which was part of the legendary 332nd Fighter Group. His commander was the legendary General Benjamin O. Davis Jr. Spann flew 26 combat missions completing his tour in Italy. In May 2006 Spann received the degree, Doctor of Public Service from Tuskegee University, earning the distinguished title of Doctor. Dr. Spann has also been inducted into the Aviation Hall of Fame in New Jersey and in Texas. Spann told the audience that he grew up near a small airport in New
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Jersey and seeing airplanes fly over fascinated him. “You could go up and fly in the plane,” he said. “It only cost a dollar. I never got the chance to go up but I always wanted to.” Presently in his late eighties, Lt. Spann wants everyone to appreciate history and the strides we’ve made. But he also urged students to get more serious about science and math in school. He was good at math and says once he got a chance to fly he found that piloting came easy. The great Tuskegee Airmen were America’s first African American pilots who fought in World War II. They were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on March 29, 2007. Spann was
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empathetic about paying homage to the African American mechanics who kept the all-black 332nd Fighter Group flying. “We never ditched a plane because of mechanical problems,” he said. After leaving the Army Air Corps Spann spent a career as a pharmaceutical salesman. He says it was disappointing that no commercial airlines would hire African American pilots but he gushed with pride about the contributions African Americans who came after the Tuskegee Airmen have made to aviation. He said one of his proudest moments came the first time he flew in a commercial aircraft piloted by a female African American captain.