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No oNe is Above The LAw Cont. on Pg. 3 August 14, 2022 GREATER HOUSTON EDITION Vol. 27, Issue 30 “Addressing Current & Historical Realities Affecting Our Community” African-American News&Issues Black folks had more wealth and owned more land when they were uneducated. Roy Douglas Malonson We the People Ma’cemais & Myrtle Cuisine TennisRetirementAnnouncesSerenapg.4BUSINESSWilliamsfrompg.5SPORTS

of the African Diaspora, which has a rightful place as a significant element of American history, that has been disregarded and even hidden by the proponents and enablers of white supremacy.Thelifetimes of many scholars in the African Diaspora have been spent trying to bring enlighten ment to the world relative to the history of Black folk. So it would be im possible for me to even attempt to recount more than the most minuscule slice of that history. That being the case, I want to point out only one thing at this time. And this being the month of August, I want to bring to your atten tion, August.Black Phd 692-1892 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Ed.D. ARe lookinG FoR CommuniTy And BlACk hisToRy WRiTeRs from all over the houston area (Acreage homes, independent heights, Third Ward, Fifth Ward, missouri City, Piney Point, Carverdale, Bordersville, north Forest, and all other Black communities) that can produce stories that address current and historical realities affecting our community. Please send your inquiries to news@aframnews.com.

The Conservative Po litical Action Committee (CPAC) invited the former Prime Minister of Hunga ry, Viktor Orban, to its an nual convention in Dallas, Texas as its keynote speak er. Orban stated that, “A Christian politician cannot be racist”. Orban not only condemned himself, but CPAC, Caucasian Nations, and received a resounding standing ovation for his spiritual ignorance. Amer ica let’s spiritually examine Orban’s statement of Al ternative Facts (lies). What spiritually defines a Chris tian? First and foremost an individual’s spiritual heart and mind must be Christ like. Therefore: “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God” (Phi lippians 2: 5-6). Moreover: “For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin: that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” (2 Corinthians 5: 21). America be careful what you declaratively say, because “Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof” (Proverbs 18-21). For ex ample, when the Pharaoh of Egypt pronounced and declared death upon all the first born of the Israel ites, he pronounced death upon his own first-born as well as the first-born of otherBeingEgyptians.aspiritually bornagain Christian is about personal responsibility, and presenting oneself as a living sacrifice to God, which is your reasonable service. Thus, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy ac ceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renew ing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God” (Ro mans 12: 1-2). Christian Right Evangelicals, The GOP, White Nationalists, Fox “Fake” News, some confused Blacks, and other minorities we have enough malnutrition of the brain individuals in America; without importing ungod ly foreign nutcases with their spiritu al society.culturalcraticintoignoranceademomulti-

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No One Ever Told You AboutAugust?Black Black America lives in a series of deserts. Many of us live in food deserts, financial deserts, employ ment deserts, and most of us live in information deserts.Andjust as Black bod ies suffer from the lack of proper nourishment in food deserts, Black minds suffer from the lack of accurate history in infor mation deserts. There is a great deal of African his tory, as well as the history

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pened in Georgia dur ing the 2020 election specifically in Fulton County, where there was controversy over absentee ballots and voter fraud. Trump was not satisfied with the fact that he lost, so he demanded a re count. He lost Geor gia, and he couldn’t believe it. One reason Georgia was the center of the 2020 election was because of people like Stacey Abrams, a well-known activist and political leader. She and many other residents fought tire lessly to get as many people registered and to the polls to vote. She even ran for governor and won more votes than any other Democrat in the state’s history. After everything Abrams witnessed with voter suppression, fraud, and poor manage ment during the 2018 election, this moti vated her to start Fair Fight, which is an organization created to make sure that everyone has a voice and their heard.vote

By: Roy Douglas Malonson What occurred on January 6, 2021, will be a moment in history that many Americans did not see coming. On this day, many people stormed the capitol to protest President Biden’s transition to power as if they’re protest was going to stop it. This day was not only disrespectful to the historic site, but to the history that America stands on. Even before the results of the 2020 election, Trump started the idea that the election was going to be rigged if he lost. This idea of “election fraud” started a chain of events that now has democracy in ques tion for many. What people don’t realize is that all of this did not happen over night, this all started due to Obama taking office back in 2008. The world could not handle a Black man as president and since then, many attempts have been made to “make America Great again.” If Obama would have done the things Trump has done, would he still be roaming free? If you have been fol lowing the circus sur rounding the event at the capitol, there have in D.C. on January 6th. Be there, will be wild!” This tweet alone shows proof of Trump’s direct in volvement in not only trying to overturn the election results, but to promote SupremethemanymentHistory.”greatestLeftknowssaid,thatofMarkTrumpsbetweenmanyThomasJusticeofGinnigreatestAmongstviolence.oneofhissupportersisThomas,wifeSupremeCourtClarencewhohadtextmessagesherselfandChiefofStaffMeadows.Onethetextmessageswerereleased“ThemajorityBidenandtheisattemptingtheHeistofourHerinvolvehasalsobroughttoquestionintegrityoftheCourtand been many pieces of evidence that shows Trumps direct in volvement, yet he is still untouched. Some people have been called in to question while others have been taken to jail. An example of this is Mark Ponder, a Black man from Washing ton D.C., who was pictured assaulting police officers with a pole during the capi tol uproar and was sentenced five years and three months in prison, and one White man, Guy Wesley Reffitt received seven years. There have been hundreds of people who have been sentenced, but again, Trump remains free. No one is above the law and that includes the Garland further stated, “That’s the only way we can pursue the rule of law. That’s the only way we can keep the confidence of the American people in the rule of law, which is an essential part of our democratic sys tem.” Trump has used Twitter as a platform over the last years to express his thoughts and opinions any and

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By: Crystal LaShan The lack of healthy eating is the number one reason many African Americans are overweight. We are allured by buttery and high cholesterol favorites like buttermilk biscuits, macaroni and cheese with fried chicken. Many African Americans can’t imagine finding healthy foods that will satisfy their tastebuds. Well, Bobby and Paulina Colter would beg to differ. They are the business owners of Ma’cemais and Myrtle Family Cuisine...Vegan Food for the Soul. Mr. and Mrs. Colter met in Canada, where they were married after a Pen Pal Courtship. Bobby Colter, a retired trucker, hails from Crockett, TX. Paulina is the chef/ baker. She is from a small village in Saint Lucia (St. Lucia). Her story is quite remarkable. She came to the United States in the late 1980s with two other St. Lucian women from her church to marry three American men after reading an ad in the church newsletter. She was meant to marry another man, but as fate would have it, he was too young for her. Bobby had no intention of marrying then, but they believe God led them to each other. Both spiritual people have explored many faiths while raising six kids. After their daughter, Kercy, experienced problems during pregnancy, they researched the benefits of plant-based diets and switched to a vegan diet. This quest for healthy eating options resulted in an eighty-pound weight loss and a significant Their business is a labor of love inspired by the deep love of family. The Colters named Ma’cemais & Myrtle Cuisine after their mothers.Their granddaughter, Sage, created the digital artwork from various pictures of her corporate sponsorships for their business. It is such a grand Family Affair that has been beneficial to their health and wellness and lucrative for their family. The Colters believe, “It is essential to eat healthy because health equates to wealth. Without fitness, it shift in healthy eating that has improved the quality of their entire family’s lives. Mrs. Colter learned nutrition and cooking from her mom by helping to provide for more than a dozen spent time on the road trucking. They would even drive hours off route to get her tasty meal plates. From the desire to find healthy alternatives for their family, and a desire to live a healthier lifestyle, their delicious business, Ma’cemais & Myrtle Cuisine, was born. Ma’cemais

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is impossible to be wealthy spiritually, physically, mentally, emotionally, psychologically, and financially. Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.”

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The Colters take great pride in creating vegan baked goods and meals that are delicious to your taste buds and healthy for your soul. Saturday nights are unique in the Colter home, where they celebrate food and family at their family gatherings they call “Saturday Night Treats.” Relatives, kids, and grandkids stay all night for food, games, dancing, and movies. They have all the same favorite foods, such as pizza, cookies, and cakes, but they are Vegan foods that are delicious and fromTheyhealthy.operateaprivatekitchen and sell vegan food at farmers’ markets and festivals. They also provide vegan baked goods to different events in the community. Their goal is to have a trailer or food truck soon, then open a brick-and-mortar location to serve healthy foods to the public. The Colters are passionate about sharing their love for healthy, delicious foods that promote consistent healthy eating and foods that are good for your body. The Colters believe that we really need to remember that “Man eats Cow, but Cow eats grass,” which is a quote from GurufavoritetheirHealthDoctor

their I Got This! COVID is unpredictable. I need to protect myself, my family, friends, and my community. So, I got my booster for extra protection against COVID’s worst outcomes and for powerful peace of mind. Paid for by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Find COVID boosters near you at vaccines.gov less healthy non vegan recipes. They have delicious vegan pizza and vegan cakes that look and taste like a cake you would find at your local bakery. If you are interested in trying any of their healthy selections, you should join them at the Braeswood Farmer’s Market 10425 Hilcroft Ave. Houston, TX 77096 on Saturdays or check out their Instagram: @ announcements.andYouma_cemaisandmyrtlecuisine.canfollowtheirFacebookInstagramforweekly Ma’cemais cont’d Bobby and

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Baxter. Cows are healthy just from plants so we can be too. Their signature baked good is their Coconut Bread. It is so good that people who don’t even like coconut love it. They use coconut milk straight from the coconut instead of coconut shavings. Using the ingredients that are in their most natural state allows everyone to have the most honest, healthy, and high in nutrition food. Many of their signature dishes taste better than Paulina Colter

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