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From Where I Sit, part 2

Compiled By Sandra Crenshaw This at Virginia Union University, Richmond Virginia. Upon graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology in 1950, he accepted a teaching position in the San Antonio Schools and at St. Phillips Jr. College. While in San Antonio, he was the first African-American to receive the Masters of Education Degree from Our Lady of the Lake College, in 1951. An avid learner throughout his life, Rev. James earned a Masters of Divinity from Virginia Union University and his PH.D degree in Urban Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington Rev. H. Rhett James greets Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson at unidentified event in 1962, photographer unknown. Rev. H. Rhett James papers, gift of Gregory James. He served as pastor of New Hope Baptist church in Dallas, Texas until his retirement in 1986. While pastor of New Hope Baptist church, Reverend H. Rhett James also played a role in the Civil Rights movement in Dallas. He headed scores of local organizations working for desegregation in his community, expanding democracy for African-Americans and human rights causes. He headed the local chapter of the N.A.A.C.P., founded and was a twelve year Board President of the Dallas Opportunities Industrialization center. Reverend H. Rhett James died on March 14, 2004. Now, parts of his achievements and memory lie at the Anacostia Community Museum Archives amidst various other treasures. His papers date from 1962 to 2004, containing various

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materials – including photographs, an oral history interview, sermons featuring Jesse Jackson and correspondence with President Lyndon B. Johnson (1908 – 1973) and his administration.

march with King. Moore died in October at age 71. He had served 26 years as dean of the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas.

I was blown away by the achievements of Rev. Rhett H. James! By processing his papers, I feel I have taken part in helping increase public knowledge of a lesser known civil rights leader, minister and reverend.

King’s speech that day in fiercely segregated and deeply racist Dallas can be heard here. While slavery had ended and lynchings of black southerners had steeply declined since the 1930s, there were too many black Americans living on the periphery of society, he told the audience. SMU last week gave a transcript of the speech and a photo from the event to the Dallas Civil Rights Museum at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center near Fair Park.

In recognition of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1966 speech at SMU, the University presented a bound transcript of his words and a photograph of him taken at the event to the Dallas Civil Rights Museum at 4:30 p.m. Friday, January 15. The presentation took place at the museum’s open house from 4 to 9 p.m. and celebration in honor of Dr. King’s birthday. He was born January 15, 1929, in Atlanta and would have been 87 See Page 15

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Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Celebrates Women's History Month

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement in honor of Women’s History Month: “During Women’s History Month we honor the brave women whose shoulders we continue to stand upon today. We celebrate this legacy of resilience as they demonstrate what it looks like to be persistent in overcoming barriers presented across multiple generations. Women have been at the forefront Congresswoman Johnson of movements that have shaped the American identity into what is today. And we will continue to forge a brighter future through supporting STEM education for young girls and women, securing equal pay, providing accessible healthcare, and the right to a safe educational environment; which are all key elements needed to bring this vision of equality to every citizen. “This month we recognize every organizer and advocate who committed themselves to a cause working to achieve equality in every avenue of life. America is a land of opportunity; we must never forget our commitment to providing a better legacy for those to come than what was left to us. The heights of the achievements our daughters and granddaughters reach will be the testament of the work we accomplish in our lifetimes. “Therefore, I will continue to make legislative decisions with the best interests of young girls and women in mind.”

Statement after Receiving 100 Percent on a Legislative Scorecard Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson released the following statement after receiving a 100 percent on a legislative scorecard by the Humane Society after supporting numerous measures to protect animals ranging from domestic violence to trophy hunting on public lands: “I am honored to receive an outstanding score of 100 from the Humane Society for working on legislation that protects the rights of animals,” said Congresswoman Johnson. “It is important that we not overlook the safety and protections for endangered species nor lessen

safeguards in place that provide animal welfare funding. Additionally, I believe there are better and alternative ways to test products rather than using live animals. “I recently supported H.R. 113, the Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2017 that will ban horse

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slaughter in the United States and end the export of American horses for human consumption in foreign countries. While in Congress I will continue to fight for animal’s protections inside resident homes, shelters, public lands and more.”

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Piano Day: The 88th Day of the Year

My Day By Dr. J. Ester Davis One of my hometown friends was in Dallas recently for a conference and we had time to meet Downtown for dinner. After the usual greetings, and settling into family updates, she asked “what did you and your sisters do with that upright piano in your parent home”? “Do you still play the piano?”

pianos were very heavy with a cast iron frame. They did not take being ‘tossed around’. Their closest competitor was the grand piano. Actually they are built for strength and longevity with 52 white keys and 36 black keys. My hometown piano had a beautiful life for about 52 years.

Over the years, I have kept up with ‘piano day celebrations’, the classic piano, the gospel musicians, the revOh, wow, what eille drummers, and memories. My the numbers have grandfather built had a major swift. the house I lived in Dr. J. Ester Davis For example, there all of my childhood are approximately ten(10) days having moved in somemillion pianos in the United time after my 3rd birthday. States. And there was a time No one can recall where the we had an abundance of piano piano came from nor when it students emerging. There are was moved into the house. A 30-to-40 million piano stufamily story circulates that dents in China. In America, it was a reject rescued and we have semi-neglected the restored from the Depression arts. However, these statistics Days . It was just there all are vital. Today I still think of my life embellished with that all children should learn an inlaid mirror across the to play a musical instrument. front . . .in the same spot. . . the living room wall fac“Piano Day” is celebrated ing the front door. And the still in some domestic and memories flood from ear international cities. It is an musicians, honky-tonk-duetsappreciation of the piano ragtime-to-concerts-to-replayers, their creativity with cital gowns. But what I do the 88 keys and the ability to remember is when we had execute extemporaneously. to move it out of the house. So, do you know any talented That. . is a vivid memory! The musicians? Please join us final answer was it had to be for such an event featuring dismantled to move. the renoun Seasoned Saints with founder/musician Rev. The word “pianoforte” is Ken Rowe and other famous the name first given to the musicians. Stay tune to this stringed musical instrument column or give me a call at designed by an Italian. 214.376.9000. It means soft and loud. They feature three pedals, i.e., una The Ester Davis Show Podcorda, sostenuto and suscast Video tain pedal. The first upright

The Most Successful Event in the History of St. Philip's School and Community Center

The Most Successful Event in the History of St. Philip's School and Community Center A Slam Dunk Event: 18th Annual Destiny Award Luncheon Raises over $825K The sold out 18th Annual Destiny Award Luncheon benefitting St. Philip’s School and Community Center was the most successful in the history of the school. The event raised over $825,000 on Friday, February 23, 2018 where over 800 guests were in attendance at the Snyder Activity Center on St. Philip’s campus located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The event featured the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a New York Times Best-Selling author, columnist, NBA’s all-time leading scorer, a six-time NBA champion and the league’s only 6x MVP, along with moderator Rolando Blackman. Mr. Abdul-Jabbar spoke passionately with an intellectual message of advocacy, activism, legacy, love and basketball. Dr. Myron & Mrs. Barbara Watkins received the Humanitari-

an Award in honor of their exceptional work and long history of involvement in civic, educational, health, and cultural endeavors in the Dallas community. St. Philip’s welcomed Lisa and Kenny Troutt as this year’s Honorary Chairs, along with Chairman, Peter Kraus, Co-Chair Courtney Flanagan and Co-Chair Ann Mahowald. Destiny Luncheon’s 2018 major sponsors included: $50,000: Lydia and Bill Addy $25,000: Lisa and Peter Kraus, Diana and Todd Maclin, Mona and David Munson, Cindy and Howard Rachofsky, Lisa and Kenny Troutt $10,000: Bank of Texas, Tom Fagadau, Craig Glick, Jerald Sklar and Jeff Zlotky, Liz and Tom Halsey, Lennox International Inc, Lottye and Bobby Lyle, Merrill Lynch Private Banking and Investment Group, Jennifer and Jon Mosle Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas, Robert S. Kaplan, Jewel and Roland Parrish, Nancy Perot & Rod Jones, State Fair of Texas, Sharon and Kneeland Youngblood.

St. Philip’s School & Community Center is a private Christian school in southern Dallas serving over 200 students in grades PK2 through 6th grade (ages 2–12), and a multi-faceted community center, providing numerous athletic, educational and social services to approximately 2,000 children, youth, and adults annually. Sponsorships *At Time of Printing Destiny Award Sponsor Lydia and Bill Addy Faith Sponsor Lisa and Peter Kraus Diana and Todd Maclin Mona and David Munson Cindy and Howard Rachofsky Lisa and Kenny Troutt Education Sponsor Bank of Texas Rolando Blackman Foundation Tom Fagadau, Craig Glick, Jerald Sklar and Jeff Zlotky Liz and Tom Halsey Robert S. Kaplan Lennox International Inc. Lottye and Bobby Lyle Merrill Lynch Private Banking and Investment Group Jennifer and Jon Mosle Fund of Communities Foundation of Texas Jewel and Roland Parrish Nancy Perot & Rod Jones State Fair of Texas Sharon and Kneeland Youngblood

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South Oak Cliff Alumni Bear Cave in partnership with Unique Corvette Club DFW and For Oak Cliff Organization annual Easter Egg Hunt Free food, fun, music and the famous SOC Golden Egg stuffed with money Saturday March 24, 2018 Location: Glendale Park 1300 E. Ledbetter dr, Dallas, Texas 75216 Time: 12noon

March 9 Food Truck Friday at Firewheel Town Center 245 Cedar Stage Dr., Garland. 972-495-8085 5pm-8pm Black Violin, Presented by: AT&TPerforming Arts, 9:45 pm at Strauss Square 2389 Flora St., Dallas. Info: 214-880-0202

March 10 Drinking Lemonade: Feminism, Womanism, & BeyoncéJ, . Erik Jonsson Central Library , 1515 Young St., Dallas. 2 pm - 3:30 pm Register: http://bit. ly/2FtJzGf Prison Reform and Money, Hosted by Coffee and Politics 101 Sat. 10 am –11am African American Museum 3536 Grand Ave. Dallas. Guests: Grand Prairie State Rep

Rodney Anderson and Keenan Williams 2018 Women of the World Poetry Slam Majestic Theatre 1925 Elm Street Dallas. March 14th - March 15th, 2018 Times Vary Tickets: http://bit.ly/2FxklGL Website: http://bit.ly/2mkUXLV “Nava Rasa”, Granville Arts Center Brownlee Auditorium, 300 N. Fifth St Garland, 5:45 pm

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ALLEN, GEORGE LOUIS (1908– 1991). George Louis Allen, businessman and civic leader, was the first African American elected to the Dallas city council and to serve as mayor pro-tem of the city of Dallas. Allen was born around 1908 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was the son of Samuel Joseph Allen and Marie Breaux. He earned his A. B. degree at Xavier University in New Orleans and completed additional studies at the Southern Methodist University Institute of Insurance Management and the University of Southern California. Allen married Norma Fuller, and they had one daughter and three sons—Norma, Don, Arthur, and George Jr. George Allen was a trailblazer in both Dallas and Texas history. In 1938 he became the first African American to enroll at the University of Texas. He attended ten days before the university’s administration realized that Allen, a light-skinned man of Creole descent, was not white. Subsequently, he started his own insurance business, Great Liberty Insurance Company, as well as his own public accounting firm and the Southwest School of Business Administration. He also became very active in the Dallas community. In the 1960s Allen served on the

“Committee of 14,” the committee of seven whites and seven African Americans organized by the Dallas Citizens Council in 1960 that began the process of desegregating public facilities, schools, and employment in Dallas. In 1963 and 1965, he ran unsuccessfully for the city council, but in the former year, he became the first African American to serve on a city board or commission when he was appointed to the City Plan Commission. Finally, in 1968 Allen was appointed by Dallas mayor Erik Jonsson to fill a newly-created seat on the Dallas city council. One year later, with the endorsement of the Citizens Charter Association, he became the first African American to win election to a seat on that body. As a city councilman he proposed and the city council passed an Open Housing Ordinance to end housing discrimination against African-American citizens, and he was also successful in passing a public accommodations ordinance to cover those areas not addressed by the 1964 Civil Rights Act. From 1973 to 1975, he achieved another “first” when he served as mayor pro-tem of Dallas city council. In 1975 after serving three terms on the Dallas city council, Allen reSee Page 6

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signed from his seat to accept an appointment as justice of the peace. He was subsequently elected to that office for three terms and served as a justice of the peace in Dallas County for thirteen years. During that time he also served on the board of regents for Texas Southern University. In total, he served on the TSU board for twenty-five years. For his service to Dallas as well as the state of Texas, George Allen earned numerous awards, including honorary degrees from Bishop College and Texas Southern University. His fraternity, Omega Psi Phi, honored

Are you still on track this week with your goals? You know...the promises you made to yourself at the start of the year more commonly known as New Year’s Resolutions. March usually is when the gym clears out because the New Year’s Only people give up, go home and stay there just because they lose sight of why they were there in the first place. I say make a statement this month and continue in the months to follow. Now if you are having trouble with your accountability or don't know what to do next, let me know, and I will get you jump-started. Promise! :-) With March being National Nutrition Month, we are going to be honing in on your nutrition by offering you a variety tips to help you learn and make better choices.

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him as its “Man of the Year.” He was also honored for his community service by African-American organizations such as the South Dallas Business and Professional Woman’s Club and the Dallas Negro Chamber of Commerce (now Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce) as well as by organizations such as the Dallas Big Brothers, the Knights of Columbus, and the Metropolitan YMCA of Dallas. Allen died on February 22, 1991, in Dallas. A funeral Mass was held for Allen, a Catholic, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, where he was a longtime parishioner. His wife had preceded him in death, and he was survived by his second wife Juanita M.

1. Eat your Breakfast- it boosts your daily metabolism and gives you fuel for the day. 2. Steaming vegetables retains antioxidant value best. 3. Switch to olive oil and coconut oils instead of vegetable and canola oil for cooking or baking 4. Eat most substantial meals in the top half of the day- you'll burn off most the calories by bedtime. 5. Eat foods fresh and in-season whenever possible and limit processed foods. 6. Put a healthy snack in a pocket, purse, car, office- reach for it instead of a vending machine. 7. Try out sprouted whole grains to increase fiber, aid digestion, and burn fat. 8. Eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. 9. Replace soda and high sugar fruit juices with water to maintain better hydration. Add a lemon, strawberry or cucumber for flavor. 10. Take your time eating. Slower meals aid your digestion and prevent overeating.

Allen. The Dallas County Court building at 600 Commerce Street in downtown Dallas was named the George L. Allen Sr. Courts Building in his honor in 1992.

BIBLIOGRAPHY: George Allen, Interview by Gerald Saxon, May 13, 1981, Dallas Mayors Oral History Project, Texas-Dallas Collection, Dallas Public Library, Dallas. Biographical Sketch of George Allen, Texas-Dallas Collection, Dallas Public Library, Dallas. Dallas Express, October 15, 22, 29, 1938; June 8, 1963; November 16, 1968; May 23, 1970. Dallas Morning News, February 21, 1975; September 19, 1975; November 1, 1979; February 24, 27, 1991; February 22, 1992. Dallas Times Herald, May 22, 1973. W. Marvin Dulaney and Kathleen Underwood, ed., Essays on the American Civil Rights Movement (College Station: Texas A & M University Press, 1993).

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February 14,2018 was national signing day, and my son Ken’Charrion Wade signed for a football scholarship to Southwestern College which is located in Kansas. Words can’t express how proud I am of this young man. He is one of the most manerable , respectful and humble kid I’ve ever come across and I’m so happy to be able to call him my son. He has overcome so many different obstacles and adversity throughout his life. Now it’s time to keep grinding and stay focused and show them that didn’t believe in you that you got what it takes. I love you son more than words can say. Keep aiming high and trusting in the Lord and you will do great during the next chapter in your life. To Ken’Charrion Love mom

SPORTS with Bill and Casey The Fort Worth Foxes was established January 2017 by Leslie Simmons, Kendra Abron, and Taneshia Smith. The team is composed of cheerleader age 7-14, these girls travel to different cities and states to compete and represent for the DFW METROPLEX. We have competed at the Kayla Brown Competition and the girls brought home a 1st place win, the girls compete at the MLK Southern Showdown Regional Cheer and Dance competition at Prairie View A&M University on January 13, 2018 and brought home a 2ndplace win. The girls will be returning to Prairie View A&M on March 3, 2018, to compete at the Southern Showdown Nationals Cheer and Dance Competition. The Foxes are currently raising money to be able to participate in the Battle of the Bay in Oakland, CA on April

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Soul Rep Theatre Company Presents Ramona King’s Farce, STEAL AWAY

Dallas, Texas -- Soul Rep Theatre Company’s SOUL POWERED 11th season of plays continues with Ramona King’s STEAL AWAY, a play deemed both a folktale and farce. The production is directed by Soul Rep company member, Dee Hunter-Smith, and will run April 5 – 8 and April 13 – 15 at the South Dallas Cultural Center, where Soul Rep is the resident theater company. STEAL AWAY, set in 1930’s Chicago, evolves around

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Anyika McMillan-Herod, Yolanda Davis, D’Lisa VaShawn, Kenja Brown, Tonya Holloway and Guinea Bennett-Price in STEAL AWAY. Photo by Dee Hunter-Smith pies, or rob a bank?

Co-Founder/Co-Artistic Director, Guinea Bennett-Price as “Stella” in STEAL AWAY Photo by Anyika McMillan-Herod five upstanding churchwomen who raise funds to send young Black women to college by holding bake sales. In spite of the Great Depression, they aspire to offer more scholarships to promising women in their community. What lengths will they go to in an effort to keep their noble venture alive – hold a church fundraiser, bake more

“Through humor, STEAL AWAY, shows when sisters unite, nothing is impossible,” says Hunter-Smith. The production boasts a dynamic cast that includes Soul Rep’s co-founders – Guinea Bennett-Price, Anyika McMillan-Herod, and Tonya Holloway – who haven’t shared a stage in over a decade, along with company member, Yolanda Davis, and newcomers Kenja Brown and D’Lisa VaShawn.

Tickets range from $15 - $20 and can be purchased on Soul Rep’s website – www. soulrep.org. Performances will take place on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM and Sundays at 3 PM. A “pay as you can” preview performance is scheduled for Thursday, April 5. For more information, please visit www.soulrep.org or email soulreptheatre@gmail. com. You may also like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter

Co-Founder/Co-Artistic Director, Tonya Holloway and Yolanda Davis in STEAL AWAY Photo by Anyika McMillan-Herod

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Overcoming Stigma of Mental Illness

Understanding Women’ Mental Health Issues By Demetrice Smith

Her Symptoms

women report being blamed for their own rape or abuse. Others find that street harassment, violence on television, and similar cultural issues compound their pain after a traumatic event.

Mental disorders can affect women and men differently. Some disorders are more common in women such as depression and anxiety. There are also certain types of depression that are unique to women.

Sadly, discrimination can increase women’s exposure Women and men can develop Demetrice Smith to stress, and stress is most of the same mental disora significant predictor ders and conditions, but may experiof mental illness. ence different symptoms. Some symptoms include: • Persistent sadness or feelings of hopelessness • Abuse of alcohol and/or drugs • Dramatic changes in eating or sleeping habits • Appetite and/or weight changes • Decreased energy or fatigue • Excessive fear or worry • Seeing or hearing things that are not there • Extremely high and low moods • Aches, headaches, or digestive problems without a clear cause • Irritability • Social withdrawal • Thoughts of suicide • Trauma & Mental Illness Trauma is common among women, with half of all women experiencing some form of trauma during their lives. One in four women have faced an attempted or completed sexual assault, and one in three report being abused by a domestic partner. Trauma is a risk factor for a host of mental illnesses, most notably research suggests this can also play a role in the development of mental illness. For example, some

Some research suggests that doctors have an implicit bias in favor of labeling women’s symptoms as emotional, while taking men’s symptoms more seriously. Thus a woman who reports chronic pain to her doctor might be labeled as depressed. A man might be referred to a physical therapist or pain clinic. Of course, doctors aren’t deliberately doing this, and are not even necessarily misdiagnosing their patients. In a world where gender discrimination— and notions that women are more emotional and less rational—still figure prominently, though, these notions can play a role.

Looking Ahead Research changes on a dime, and we may one day find a “smoking gun” explaining why women have higher rates of reported mental illness. For now, though, it looks like a number of factors interact in complex ways to make women more vulnerable to mental illness. Mental Health Matters. Join the Conversation at: www.creepingvinesonline.com

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stress and definitely give us some “me” time. I was a young wife and mother Oh, please do not forget the when I heard the phrase “never bottle of wine, and the relaxlet the grass grow under your ation time is fast approaching. feet” repeated by my beautiful Be a kid for a moment in time mother many times. or be that teen with the butterOnce it was understood, I have flies in their stomach on a first never looked back…never bedate. ing stagnant, always enjoying Live life! Keep the dating life life and never letting age make alive and vibrant. Never stop me home bound. I sit back in wooing your significant othawe of my mother, who has er…always do what captured FeLisa never once in her life let any their heart. Gambrell type of grass, Bermuda, St. As adults, we forget to actually Augustine or Fescue, take root live life. We put off our happinear her. ness to pay the bills and get the job done. With the day to day routine of life, how That’s all well and good, but do not forget does one not become stagnant? Most of us to not only smell the roses, but pick them work a full time job, have a growing family as well. or are finishing our education. None of us are guaranteed tomorrow, so Others have a small business we give ev- live each and every day like the old timeery ounce of extra energy to, so it can grow less cliché’…like there is no tomorrow… and flourish in hopes of one day working just live. for ourselves. So, how do we find the time to not let this grass grow? Swan Chronicles from your Runway Diva, We create the time. We take time for our- FeLisa Gambrell. selves and our families. Take the trip we always wanted and not wait for the money, Until next time, Aspire to Inspire we are never going to save, be saved. We felisa.gambrell.inc@gmail.com need to take time to breath. How about a massage, it will work wonders to relieve

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“The Call of Accountability” By James Durham

The Bible says in Proverbs 27:17,”Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. This scripture is loaded with responsibilities for a man. What jumps out immediately to me is that men should be able hold each other accountable. How do we hold each other accountable? I’m glad you asked. First of all men, the first thing that God called us to do is WORK. Now I could preach on this thing but God hadn’t called me to preach, but when God placed Adam in the Garden of Eden his first job was to tend to the Garden, thus WORK. So men we need to ensure

each other with love. we’re doing our best Our entertainers, to get a job and our politicians, and handle our business even some of our on that job. pastors, are out in Secondly men, society providing we hold each other some bad examples accountable by of male leadership. expressing ourOur young men selves with respect towards each other. James Durham see these actions and while they know it’s I see and hear wrong, they think its ok to beso many men talking to each have this way because they see other in ways that don’t show people in leadership positions encouragement, motivation, nor love. Being able to express acting like this. Men, my real men let’s be our words with love shows our accountable! love for ourselves. Let’s hold each other acFinally men, holding each countable in our homes, in our other accountable means that when we see each other acting churches, in our schools, and in our businesses. out of character (meaning the Be Blessed. way God intended for us to act) we should be able to talk Jdurham19@hotmail.com to each other and chastise

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Yes, Deion Sanders, You Are Built For That. And Justice For All - A Column by Judge Brandon Birmingham, Presiding over the 292nd Judicial District Court, and Presiding Judge of the Felony District Courts in Dallas County. Join him on his Facebook Page – Judge Brandon Birmingham - Every Friday LIVE at FIVE for “Fridays in Chambers,” a weekly video summary of what’s happening in the criminal justice system. I see a lot of folks come and go for jury selection. 77 each trial, to be exact. I've had friends, relatives, and former teachers come down. And in a murder trial last week in my Court, I can add a Pro Football Hall of Famer: Deion Sanders. First things first - yes, it was the real Deion. You can tell because he hasn't aged in years. Also, after it was all said and done he posted a pretty funny video that went viral on Instagram (@deionsanders). In it, he said he was excited to do his civic duty, but was somewhat hesitant because he had never been on jury duty before. "I'm not built for my first time as a juror to be a MURDER CASE!" With all due respect, Prime, you are built for that. As a matter of fact, we all are. Here are the fundamental tests for being a juror: to be at least 18 years old, a resident of Dallas County, and promise to follow the oath to base your verdict on the law and evidence you hear in Court. There is no specialized training, no special skill set or class that you have to take. You don't have to graduate from a special school or have jury experience in lower level cases in order to serve on higher level ones. Your life experience and sense of justice is all the education you need. So long as you can follow the law and be fair to both sides, you are perfectly built for jury service. And I hope you understand how powerful juries are. They set the standard for plea bar-

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gaining for the Lawyers and the Courts. They also set the evidentiary standards for convictions or acquittals. In evaluating their cases, the lawyers look to jurors for guidance. What type and quality of proof are jurors looking for? If they return a conviction on a certain type of case, what are some consistent punishments they hand down? Judges also watch juries and learn. Jurors are the trendsetters for criminal justice in their community. Juries are an inspiring group when you think about it. We all come from different walks of life, have different experiences, different viewpoints, different types of jobs, educational backgrounds, etc. When you get right down to it, there is one demographic and only one demographic that applies equally to all 12 jurors: they live in Dallas County. Some are famous, some have served before, some are doctors, some didn't finish school. It takes all kinds. We are all equal, bound only by our promise to follow the rules. Of course, you can't be a part of the 12 if you don't even bother to show up. And about 3/4 of the potential jurors in Dallas don't. But Prime did. I cheered my lungs out for him and the rest of the team on the day in 1996 when he and my beloved Cowboys beat the Steelers and won the Super Bowl. But I was more proud to see him come to jury duty than I was to see him play the last day the Cowboys won NFL's biggest prize. I mean that. We can learn from his example - no one is above showing up and participating in the inspiring and impactful process that is jury duty. Brandon Birmingham Judge – 292nd Judicial District Court Presiding Judge – Criminal District Courts Dallas County, Texas 214-653-5882 This bench does not belong to me | It belongs to the people

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his at Virginia Union University, Richmond Virginia. Upon graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology in 1950, he accepted a teaching position in the San Antonio Schools and at St. Phillips Jr. College. While in San Antonio, he was the first African-American to receive the Masters of Education Degree from Our Lady of the Lake College, in 1951. An avid learner throughout his life, Rev. James earned a Masters of Divinity from Virginia Union University and his PH.D degree in Urban Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington Rev. H. Rhett James greets Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson at unidentified event in 1962, photographer unknown. Rev. H. Rhett James papers, gift of Gregory James. He served as pastor of New Hope Baptist church in Dallas, Texas until his retirement in 1986. While pastor of New Hope Baptist church, Reverend H. Rhett James also played a role in the Civil Rights movement in Dallas. He headed scores of local organizations working for desegregation in his community, expanding democracy for African-Americans and human rights causes. He headed the local chapter of the N.A.A.C.P., founded and was a twelve year Board President of the Dallas Opportunities Industrialization center. Reverend H. Rhett James died on March 14, 2004. Now, parts of his achievements and memory lie at the Anacostia Community Museum Archives amidst various other treasures. His papers date from 1962 to 2004, containing various materials – including photographs, an oral history interview, sermons featuring Jesse Jackson and correspondence with President Lyndon B. Johnson (1908 – 1973) and his administration. I was blown away by the achievements of Rev. Rhett H. James! By processing his papers, I feel I have taken part in helping increase public knowledge of a lesser known civil rights leader, minister and reverend.

Sony Prosper Summer 2013 Intern Anacostia Community Museum Archives Posted by Jennifer Morris at 9:00a The idea of integration terrified Dallas. That’s evident in the Dallas Citizens Council’s 1961 propaganda film “Dallas at the Crossroads.” It’s evident from the bomb threat prior to Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1963 appearance at Fair Park. When MLK returned to address Southern Methodist University students at McFarlin Auditorium in March 1966, the place was swarming with police. The 2,700-seat auditorium was packed beyond capacity. King had been invited to SMU by then-student senate vice president Bert Moore, a theology student who had traveled to Montgomery, Ala., to participate in a civil rights march with King. Moore died in October at age 71. He had served 26 years as dean of the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas. King’s speech that day in fiercely segregated and deeply racist Dallas can be heard here. While slavery had ended and lynchings of black southerners had steeply declined since the 1930s, there were too many black Americans living on the periphery of society, he told the audience. SMU last week gave a transcript of the speech and a photo from the event to the Dallas Civil Rights Museum at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center near Fair Park. In recognition of the upcoming 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1966 speech at SMU, the University presented a bound transcript of his words and a photograph of him taken at the event to the Dallas Civil Rights Museum at 4:30 p.m. Friday, January 15. The presentation took place at the museum’s open house from 4 to 9 p.m. and celebration in honor of Dr. King’s birthday. He was born January 15, 1929, in Atlanta and would have been 87 this year.

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5,769

58.21%

Votes 99,895

Total 9,910 Total ELITE NEWS

DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS

DEM U. S. SENATOR 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting

Choice Beto O'Rourke (DEM) Sema Hernandez (DEM) Edward Kimbrough (DEM)

Votes Percent 70,723 57.67% 26,492 21.60% 25,415 20.72% 122,630

Total

DEM U. S. CONGRESSIONAL DIST 5 100 of 100 Precincts Reporting Choice Dan Wood (DEM)

Votes 10,953 Total

Percent 100.00% 10,953

DEM U. S. CONGRESSIONAL DIST 24 119 of 119 Precincts Reporting Choice John Biggan (DEM) Josh Imhoff (DEM) Jan McDowell (DEM) Edward 'Todd' Allen (DEM)

Votes 3,001 923 7,389 2,176 Total

Percent 22.25% 6.84% 54.78% 16.13% 13,489

DEM U. S. CONGRESSIONAL DIST 26 2 of 2 Precincts Reporting Choice Linsey Fagan (DEM) Will Fisher (DEM)

Votes 6 8 Total

Percent 42.86% 57.14% 14

DEM U. S. CONGRESSIONAL DIST 30 263 of 263 Precincts Reporting Choice Eric Williams (DEM) Barbara Mallory Caraway (DEM) Eddie Bernice Johnson (DEM) Total

Votes Percent 6,931 13.59% 11,641 22.83% 32,415 63.58% 50,987

DEM U. S. CONGRESSIONAL DIST 32 200 of 200 Precincts Reporting Choice Votes Percent Todd Maternowski (DEM) 917 2.39% Colin Allred (DEM) 14,857 38.69% Ron Marshall (DEM) 1,213 3.16% George Rodriguez (DEM) 2,863 7.46% Brett Shipp (DEM) 6,214 16.18% Lillian Salerno (DEM) 7,042 18.34% Ed Meier (DEM) 5,296 13.79% Total 38,402

DEM U. S. CONGRESSIONAL DIST 33 113 of 113 Precincts Reporting Choice Carlos Quintanilla (DEM)

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Votes 4,141

Percent 41.79%

5,769

58.21% 9,910

Total

DEM GOVERNOR (VOTE FOR 1) 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting

Votes

Percent

Eric Johnson (DEM) Percent Sandra Crenshaw (DEM) 100.00% 99,895

DEM PRESIDING JUDGE, CT OF CRIMINAL APPE 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting

Choice Lupe Valdez (DEM) Tom Wakely (DEM) Adrian Ocegueda (DEM) James Jolly Clark (DEM) Grady Yarbrough (DEM) Jeffrey Payne (DEM) Cedric Davis, Sr. (DEM) Andrew White (DEM) Joe Mumbach (DEM)

Votes Percent Choice Votes Percent 78,487 62.02% Maria T. (Terri) Jackson (DEM) 100,330 100.00% 3,032 2.40% Total 100,330 2,294 1.81% 1,311 1.04% DEM JUDGE, CT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS, PL 7 2,948 2.33% 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting 4,111 3.25% 10,340 8.17% Choice Votes Percent 23,298 18.41% Ramona Franklin (DEM) 99,136 100.00% 738 0.58% Total 99,136 Total 126,559 DEM STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, DIST 11 DEM LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR 105 of 105 Precincts Reporting 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Detail Map Choice Votes Percent Choice Votes Percent Celeste Light (DEM) 4,579 40.06% Michael Cooper (DEM) 57,900 50.44% Carla Morton (DEM) 6,850 59.94% Mike Collier (DEM) 56,894 49.56% Total 11,429 Total 114,794 DEM STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, DIST 12 282 of 282 Precincts Reporting DEM ATTORNEY GENERAL 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice Votes Percent Tina Green (DEM) 12,252 27.72% Choice Votes Percent Suzanne Smith (DEM) 21,478 48.59% Justin Nelson (DEM) 102,269 100.00% Laura Malone-Miller (DEM) 10,469 23.69% Total 102,269 Total 44,199 DEM COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice Joi Chevalier (DEM) Tim Mahoney (DEM) Total

Votes Percent 63,248 57.04% 47,641 42.96% 110,889

DEM COMM OF THE GENERAL LAND OFFICE 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Detail Map Choice Votes Percent Tex Morgan (DEM) 38,146 34.38% Miguel Suazo (DEM) 72,812 65.62% Total 110,958

DEM COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice Kim Olson (DEM) Total

Votes Percent 102,192 100.00% 102,192

DEM RAILROAD COMMISSIONER 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice Chris Spellmon (DEM) Roman McAllen (DEM)

Votes 55,172 53,276 Total

Percent 50.87% 49.13% 108,448

DEM JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PL 2 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice Votes Percent Steven Kirkland (DEM) 100,320 100.00% Total 100,320 DEM JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PL 4 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice R.K. Sandill (DEM)

Votes 98,673 Total

Percent 100.00% 98,673

DEM JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, PL 6 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice Kathy Cheng (DEM)

Votes 99,895 Total

Percent 100.00% 99,895

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Choice

Choice Kathy Cheng (DEM)

797 of 797 Precincts Reporting

DEM STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION, DIST 13 410 of 410 Precincts Reporting Choice Total Votes Percent 48,255 Aicha Davis (DEM) 48,255 100.00% DEM DIST 2 TotalSTATE SENATOR, 48,255 127 of 127 Precincts Reporting

6,437 2,688 Total

70.54% 29.46% 9,125

DEM STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DIST 102 46 of 46 Precincts Reporting Choice Ana-Maria Ramos (DEM)

Votes 7,688 Total

Percent 100.00% 7,688

DEM STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DIST 103 69 of 69 Precincts Reporting

Choice Rafael M. Anchia (DEM)

Votes 6,689 Total

Percent 100.00% 6,689

DEM STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DIST 104 60 of 60 Precincts Reporting Choice Roberto Alonzo (DEM) Jessica Gonzalez (DEM)

Votes 2,140 3,570 Total

Percent 37.48% 62.52% 5,710

DEM STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DIST 105 58 of 58 Precincts Reporting Choice Thresa 'Terry' Meza (DEM) A. D. Jenkins (DEM)

Votes 2,920 2,185 Total

Percent 57.20% 42.80% 5,105

DEM STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DIST 107 DEM STATE SENATOR, DIST 2 53 of 53 Precincts Reporting Choice Votes Reporting Percent 127 of 127 Precincts Kendall Scudder (DEM) 13,107 100.00% Choice Votes Percent Total Votes 13,107 Victoria Neave (DEM) Choice Percent 6,442 100.00% Kendall Scudder (DEM) 13,107 100.00% Total 6,442 DEMTotal STATE SENATOR, 13,107 DIST 8 32 of 32 Precincts Reporting DEM STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DIST 108 DEM STATE SENATOR, DIST 8 66 of 66 Precincts Reporting Choice 32 of 32 Precincts Votes Reporting Percent Brian Chaput (DEM) 2,939 49.33% Choice Votes Percent Mark Phariss (DEM)Choice 3,019 50.67% Votes Percent Joanna Cattanach (DEM) 6,533 62.97% Total 5,958 Brian Chaput (DEM) 2,939 49.33% Zac Duffy (DEM) 3,841 37.03% Mark Phariss (DEM)

3,019 50.67% DEM DIST 9 TotalSTATE SENATOR, 5,958 67 of 67 Precincts Reporting

Total

10,374

DEM STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DIST 109 DEM STATE SENATOR, DIST 9 63 of 63 Precincts Reporting Choice 67 of 67 Precincts Votes Reporting Percent Gwenn Burud (DEM) 4,482 100.00% Choice Votes Percent Total Votes 4,482 Christopher Graham (DEM) Choice Percent 913 5.92% Gwenn Burud (DEM) 4,482 100.00% Deshaundra Lockhart Jones (DEM) 6,897 44.73% DEM STATE 16 Victoria Walton (DEM) Total SENATOR, DIST 4,482 1,413 9.16% 270 of 270 Precincts Reporting Carl Sherman (DEM) 6,196 40.18% DEM STATE SENATOR, DIST 16 Total 15,419 Choice Votes Percent 270 of 270 Precincts Reporting Nathan Johnson (DEM) 25,330 69.59% DEM STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DIST 110 Joe Bogen (DEM) 11,068 30.41% Choice Votes Percent 53 of 53 Precincts Reporting Total 36,398 Nathan Johnson (DEM) 25,330 69.59% Joe Bogen (DEM)

11,068 30.41% Total 36,398 DEM STATE SENATOR, DIST 23 301 of 301 Precincts Reporting

DEM STATE SENATOR, DIST 23 Choice Votes Reporting Percent 301 of 301 Precincts Royce West (DEM) 49,827 100.00% Total Votes 49,827 Choice Percent Royce West (DEM)

49,827 Total

Votes 5,383 Total

DEM STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DIST 100 Choice 73 of 73 Precincts Votes Reporting Percent Eric Johnson (DEM) 6,437 70.54% Sandra Crenshaw (DEM) 2,688 29.46% Choice Votes Percent Total 6,437 9,125 Eric Johnson (DEM) 70.54% 2,688 29.46% Total 9,125 DEM STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DIST 102 46 of 46 Precincts Reporting

Percent 100.00% 5,383

DEM STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DIST 111 57 of 57 Precincts Reporting

Choice 100.00% Yvonne Davis (DEM) 49,827 Total

DEM STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DIST 100 73 of 73 Precincts Reporting

Sandra Crenshaw (DEM)

Choice Toni Rose (DEM)

Votes 12,742

Percent 100.00% 12,742

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Total

96,563

92,257

DEM JUDGE, 68TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS ELITE NEWS MARCH 9, 2018 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice Martin Hoffman (DEM) Kim Brown (DEM) Amanda Ghagar (DEM)

Votes 43,731 52,591 17,887 Total

Percent 38.29% 46.05% 15.66% 114,209

DEM JUDGE, 101ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice Staci Williams (DEM) Total

Votes 98,111 98,111

Percent 100.00%

DEM JUDGE, 116TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice Dale Tillery (DEM) Tonya Parker (DEM)

Total Total

Votes 95,040 98,844

Percent 100.00% 100.00% 95,040 98,844

DEM JUDGE, 160TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DEM JUDGE, 134TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice Votes Percent Choice Votes Percent Bonnie Wulff (DEM) 12,156 10.69% Lynda Lee Weaver (DEM) 16,238 14.28% Aiesha Redmond (DEM) 58,635 51.58% Jim Jordan (DEM) 26,654 23.45% Total 113,683 DEM JUDGE, 191ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice Gena Slaughter (DEM) Total

Votes 95,399 95,399

Percent 100.00%

Choice Tammy Kemp (DEM) Stephen Duplantis (DEM)

Votes 83,548 23,916 Total

Percent 77.75% 22.25% 107,464

DEM FAMILY DIST JUDGE, 302ND JUDICIAL 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting

Choice Sandra Jackson (DEM) DEM JUDGE, 254TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Thelma Sanders Clardy (DEM) 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Total Choice Darlene Ewing (DEM)

Votes 94,487 Total

Percent 100.00% 94,487

Choice Kim Cooks (DEM) Sandre Moncriffe (DEM)

Votes 59,070 51,684 Total

Percent 53.33% 46.67% 110,754

DEM JUDGE, 256TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice David Lopez (DEM)

Votes 95,103 Total

Percent 100.00% 95,103

DEM JUDGE, 265TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice Votes Percent Myra McIntosh (DEM) 46,933 42.77% DEM JUDGE, 292ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT Jennifer Bennett (DEM) 797 of 797 Precincts 62,797 Reporting 57.23% Total 109,730

Percent 72.65% 27.35% 105,547

DEM FAMILY DIST JUDGE, 303RD JUDICIAL 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice Dennise Garcia (DEM)

DEM JUDGE, 255TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting

Votes 76,676 28,871

Votes 90,961 Total

Percent 100.00% 90,961

DEM FAMILY DIST JUDGE, 304TH JUDICIAL 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice LaDeitra Adkins (DEM) Andrea Martin (DEM) Total

Votes Percent 52,363 49.19% 54,079 50.81% 106,442

DEM FAMILY DIST JUDGE, 305TH JUDICIAL 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice Cheryl Lee Shannon (DEM)

Votes 91,197 Total

Percent 100.00% 91,197

DEM FAMILY DIST JUDGE, 330TH JUDICIAL 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice Andrea Plumlee (DEM)

Votes 89,860 Total

Percent 100.00% 89,860

DEM JUDGE, 282ND JUDICIAL Choice Votes DISTRICT Percent DEM CRIMINAL DISTRICT ATTORNEY 797 of 797 Precincts Brandon Birmingham (DEM) 90,942 Reporting 100.00% 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting DEM JUDGE, 192ND JUDICIAL DISTRICT Total 90,942 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice Votes Percent Choice Votes Percent Amber Givens-Davis (DEM) 94,149 100.00% John Creuzot (DEM) 56,164 50.23% Choice Votes Percent Total 94,149 Elizabeth Davis Frizell (DEM) 55,648 49.77% Craig Smith (DEM) 95,866 100.00% Total 111,812 Total 95,866 DEM JUDGE, 298TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DEM JUDGE, CO COURT AT LAW NO. 1 DEM JUDGE, 283RD JUDICIAL Reporting DISTRICT 797 of 797 Precincts DEM JUDGE, 193RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting DEM COUNTY JUDGE 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice Votes Percent 797 of 797 Precincts Choice Votes Reporting Percent Votes Emily G. Tobolowsky (DEM)Choice 91,592 Percent 100.00% Choice Votes Percent D'Metria Benson (DEM) 90,442 100.00% Lela D. Mays (DEM) 73,227 67.00% Total 91,592 Choice Votes Percent Lindsay Harrison (DEM) 24,004 21.40% Total 90,442 Vonciel Jones Hill (DEM) 36,070 33.00% Clay Jenkins (DEM) 97,205 100.00% Joan Ballard (DEM) 13,237 11.80% Total 109,297 DEM JUDGE, 363RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Total 97,205 Bridgett Whitmore (DEM) 42,698 38.06% DEM JUDGE, CO COURT AT LAW NO. 2 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Carl Ginsberg (DEM) 32,238 28.74% 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting DEM JUDGE, 291ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT Total 112,177 797 of 797 Precincts Choice Votes Reporting Percent Choice Votes Percent Tracy Holmes (DEM) 92,270 100.00% DEM JUDGE, 194TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Dorotha Ocker (DEM) 41,922 41.79% Choice Votes Percent Total 92,270 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Melissa J. Bellan (DEM) 58,399 58.21% Stephanie N. Mitchell (DEM) 92,479 100.00% Total 100,321 Total 92,479 DEM CRIMINAL DIST JUDGE, CT NO. 1 Choice Votes Percent 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Ernest White (DEM) 95,130 100.00% DEM JUDGE, CO COURT AT LAW NO. 3 Total 95,130 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice Votes Percent Tina Yoo Clinton (DEM) 55,491 51.45% DEM JUDGE, 195TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT Choice Votes Percent Monique Ward (DEM) 52,363 48.55% 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Sally Montgomery (DEM) 88,753 100.00% Total 107,854 Total 88,753 Choice Votes Percent Hector Garza (DEM) 96,983 100.00% DEM JUDGE, CO COURT AT LAW NO. 4 DEM CRIMINAL DIST JUDGE, CT NO. 5 Total 96,983 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting DEM JUDGE, 203RD JUDICIAL DISTRICT 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice Raquel 'Rocky' Jones (DEM)

Votes 96,523 Total

Percent 100.00% 96,523

DEM JUDGE, 204TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

Choice Carter Thompson (DEM)

Votes 89,271 Total

Percent 100.00% 89,271

DEM CRIMINAL DIST JUDGE, CT NO. 6 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice Jeanine Howard (DEM) Alison Grinter (DEM) Total

Votes Percent 58,109 56.84% 44,117 43.16% 102,226

DEM CRIMINAL DIST JUDGE, CT NO. 7 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Choice

Votes

Percent

Choice Rachel Rider (DEM) Tanja Martini (DEM) Ken Tapscott (DEM) Paula Rosales (DEM) Total

Votes Percent 23,470 22.29% 17,943 17.04% 27,346 25.97% 36,548 34.71% 105,307

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DEM JUDGE, CO CRIMINAL COURT NO. 10 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting UNEXPIRED TERM ChoiceDEM SHERIFF, Votes Percent 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Roberto Canas (DEM) 49,362 48.03% Etta J. Mullin (DEM) 53,421 51.97% Choice Total Votes 102,783 Percent Eland J. Sigler (DEM) 7,044 6.46% Marian BrownDEM (DEM) 64,905 59.56% JUDGE, CO CRIMINAL COURT NO. 11 Roy Williams, Jr. (DEM) 797 of 797 Precincts 37,020 Reporting 33.97% Total 108,969 Choice Shequitta Kelly (DEM)

Votes Percent 89,910 100.00% DEM TotalCOUNTY TREASURER 89,910 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting

DEM JUDGE, CO CRIMINAL CT OF APP, NO. 1 Choice Votes Reporting Percent 797 of 797 Precincts Pauline Medrano (DEM) 90,297 100.00% Total Votes 90,297 Choice Percent Marty Jo Taylor (DEM) 30,623 29.71% NO. 2 Kristin Wade DEM (DEM)COUNTY COMMISSIONER, 72,462 PCT 70.29% 185 of 185 Precincts Reporting Total 103,085

Choice Percent DEM JUDGE, CO CRIMINALVotes CT OF APP, NO. 2 Wini Cannon (DEM) 24,577 Reporting 100.00% 797 of 797 Precincts Total 24,577 Choice Votes Percent Johnny J. Lanzillo IV (DEM) 15,570 PCT 15.34% DEM COUNTY COMMISSIONER, NO. 4 Pamela Luther (DEM) 226 of Total 42,753 Reporting 42.12% 226 Precincts 14,514 Bruce Kaye (DEM) 10.54% DEM SHERIFF,10,702 UNEXPIRED TERM Marilynn Mayse (DEM) 32,481 32.00% 797 of 797 Reporting Choice Votes Percent DEMPrecincts JP, PCT NO. 3, PL 1 101,506 Elba Garcia (DEM) 17,402 Reporting 100.00% 187 Total of 187 Precincts Choice Percent Total Votes 17,402 JUDGE, CO PROBATE COURT NO. 1 Eland J. Sigler DEM (DEM) 7,044 6.46% Choice Votes Percent 797 of DEM 797 Precincts Reporting Marian Brown (DEM)(DEM) 64,905 59.56% Shannon Bradford 21,291 100.00% JP, PCT NO. 1, PL 1 Roy Williams, Jr. (DEM) 160 of Total 37,020 Reporting 33.97% 21,291 160 Precincts Choice Total Votes Percent 108,969 Total 14,514 Brenda Hull Thompson (DEM) 89,491 100.00% DEM JP, PCT NO. 3, PL 2 Choice Votes Percent Total 89,491 Thomas G. Jones (DEM) 187 of 187 Precincts 19,273 Reporting 100.00% DEM JP, PCT NO. 3, PL 1 DEM TotalCOUNTY TREASURER 19,273 187CO of PROBATE 187 Precincts Reporting DEMChoice JUDGE, COURT NO. 2 Votes Reporting Percent 797 of 797 Precincts 797 of DEM 797 Precincts Reporting Mauri Long (DEM) 21,182 100.00% JP, PCT NO. 1, PL 2 Choice Votes Percent 21,182 Choice Votes Reporting Percent 160 of Total 160 Precincts Shannon Bradford (DEM) 21,291 100.00% Choice Votes Pauline Medrano (DEM) 90,297 Percent 100.00% Total 90,146 100.00% 21,291 Ingrid Michelle Warren (DEM) DEM JP, PCT NO. 4, PL 1 Total 90,297 Choice Votes Percent Total 90,146 161 of 161 Precincts Reporting Valencia Nash (DEM) 19,469 100.00% DEM JP, PCT NO. 3, PL 2 DEM COUNTY PCT NO. 2 Total 19,469 187COMMISSIONER, of 187 Precincts Reporting DEMChoice JUDGE, CO PROBATE COURT NO. Votes Reporting Percent3 185 of 185 Precincts 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting Mike Jones (DEM) DEM JP,11,934 54.61% PCT NO. 2, PL 1 Choice Votes Percent Norris 'Stretch' Rideaux (DEM) 9,921 Reporting 45.39% Choice Votes Percent 129 of 129 Precincts Mauri Long (DEM) 21,182 100.00% Choice Percent Total Votes 21,855 Wini Cannon (DEM) 24,577 100.00% Total 91,101 21,182 Margaret Jones-Johnson (DEM) 100.00% Total Votes 24,577 Choice Percent Total 91,101 DEM JP, PCT NO. 4, PL 2 Anthony Eiland (DEM) 6,260 38.46% DEM JP, PCT NO. 4, PL 1 161COMMISSIONER, of 161 PrecinctsPCT DEM(DEM) COUNTY NO. 4 Margaret O'Brien 10,017 Reporting 61.54% 161 of 161 Precincts Reporting 226 ofTotal 226 Precincts Reporting 16,277 Choice Votes Percent Choice Votes Percent Sasha Moreno (DEM) 6,937 Percent 31.05% Choice Votes Mike Jones (DEM) 11,934 54.61% DEM6,817 DISTRICT CLERK Katy Hubener (DEM) 30.51% Elba Garcia (DEM) 17,402 100.00% Norris 'Stretch' Rideaux (DEM) 797 of 797 Precincts 9,921 Reporting 45.39% Fred 'Action' Jackson (DEM) 8,588 38.44% Total 17,402 Total 21,855 Total 22,342 DEM JP, PCT NO. 2, PL 2 Choice Votes Percent JP, 1,4,PL 129 of DEM 129 Reporting DEMPrecincts JP,PCT PCTNO. NO. PL12 Felicia Pitre (DEM) 91,216 100.00% DEM JP, PCT NO. 5, PL 1 160 161ofof160 161Precincts PrecinctsReporting Reporting 91,216 160 ofTotal 160 Precincts Reporting Choice Votes Percent Choice Votes Percent Choice Votes Percent Katina Whitfield (DEM) 14,514 100.00% DEM COUNTY CLERK Choice Votes Percent Sasha Moreno (DEM) 6,937 100.00% 31.05% Thomas G. Jones (DEM) 19,273 Sara Martinez (DEM) 797 of 797 Precincts 17,338 Reporting 100.00% Katy Hubener (DEM) 30.51% Total 6,817 19,273 Total 17,338 Fred 'Action' Jackson (DEM) 8,588 Percent 38.44% Choice Votes Total 22,342 DEM JP, PCT NO. 1, PL 2 John F. Warren (DEM) 90,436 100.00% 160 ofTotal 160 Reporting 90,436 DEMPrecincts JP, PCT NO. 5, PL 2 DEM JP, PCT NO. 5, PL 1 160 of 160 Precincts Reporting Reporting Choice160 of 160 Precincts Votes Percent Valencia Nash (DEM) 19,469 Choice Votes 100.00% Percent Choice Total Votes Percent 19,469 Andrew 'Bundy' Goldsmith (DEM) 6,161 31.12% Sara Martinez (DEM) 17,338 100.00% Juan Jasso (DEM) 13,637 68.88% TotalJP, PCT NO. 2,17,338 DEM PL 1 Total 19,798 129 of 129 Precincts Reporting

DEM CONSTABLE, PCT NO. 1 DEM JP, PCT NO. 5, PL 2 Choice160 of 160 Votes Percent Precincts Reporting 160 of 160 Precincts Reporting Anthony Eiland (DEM) 6,260 38.46% Margaret O'Brien (DEM) 10,017 Choice Votes 61.54% Percent Choice Total Votes Percent Symone Redwine (DEM) 49,110 47.82% 16,277 Alvin 'AJ' Johnson (DEM) 7,653 33.19% Andrew 'Bundy' Goldsmith (DEM) 6,161 31.12% Votes Audrey Faye Moorehead Choice (DEM) 53,595 Percent 52.18% Tracey Gulley (DEM) 15,403 66.81% Juan Jasso (DEM) 13,637 68.88% Mark Greenberg (DEM) Total 89,642 100.00% 102,705 Total 23,056 Total 19,798 Total 89,642 DEM JUDGE, CO CRIMINAL COURT NO. 4 DEM CONSTABLE, PCT NO. 2 DEM CONSTABLE, PCT NO. 1 DEM JUDGE, COofCRIMINAL COURT NO. 1 797 797 Precincts Reporting PCT NO. 2, PL 2 129 ofDEM 129 JP, Precincts Reporting 160 of 160 Precincts Reporting 797 of 797 Precincts Reporting 129 of 129 Precincts Reporting Choice Votes Percent Choice Votes Percent

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