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TWO SIDES Different opinions about VOL XVIII ISSUE 25 AUGUST 7, 2019
MY TRUTH
QUIT PLAYIN’
SQUAD: Are you man enough?
Cheryl Smith Publisher
Carolyn the warrior The last time I spoke with Carolyn Davis, we had a spirited conversation about the future of Dallas, Texas. It was a subject she was really passionate about. But that was the case with everything that she cared about. Family was important to her and we lamented over the growth and development of our children, as well as the passing of our mothers; which was in close proximity. You see when you lose your mother, it’s easy to bond with others who are on that same journey. Carolyn’s daughter, Melissa, will not have that opportunity because sadly the same drunk driver that took Carolyn’s life also took her daughter’s life on that tragic day, July 15, 2019. To say that I am distraught would be an understatement. I’m disturbed about the drunk driver, 36-year-old Jonathan Alger Moore, and a system that has allowed him to continue to keep his freedom, despite his repeated encounters with the law. It was a fellow journalist who called me to share the news. An identity had not been released yet and the scene was still active. I could have gotten to the location in less than five minutes, but I couldn’t bring myself to go. I wanted instead, to believe that I had received misinformation, even though I knew my source was
By Vincent L. Hall Donald John Trump lives on the farthest furlough from any Black Superhero you could imagine, but his demonic attack on “The Squad” last week, made me reminisce about Shaft. No, not the one from this summer, I loved that one, but Donald likes to live in the past so I went there with him. In the third saga of the Shaft trilogy; “Shaft in Africa,” Richard Roundtree ditches his debonair “private dick” persona for the sake of some people he’s
been hired to free. Shaft’s job is to break a racket that smuggles immigrants into Europe and then exploits them. Substitute America for Europe and it sounds familiar, huh? Like American businesses that smuggle immigrants in order to fatten their profit margins? Go get the movie, but when you do, also pick up the Soundtrack. One of the See QUIT PLAYIN, page 5
West announces U.S. Senate run
John Paul II football team By Cheryl Smith
State Sen. Royce West speaks at press conference, as wife, Carol looks on Photo: Eva D. Coleman
By Cheryl Smith
Melissa Davis-Dunn and Carolyn Davis
reliable. Carolyn died that night and I went to bed with a heavy heart. Melissa was taken to the hospital, where eventually she transitioned. I met Carolyn about 30 years ago. I smile today thinking about her fast-talking, intense conversations. You could count on her to be candid and also expressing concern about a myriad of issues. I was also the recipient of her endearing reference, “My sister.” She wasn’t focused on superficial things. Her life was an example when you think about a car: Carolyn was not focused on what she drove, it was more about the drive in her. And that’s what brings me to my truth. I will remember Carolyn Davis for her love of her God, her family, her people, and her community. This sister knew how to speak truth to power and she was fearless in her resolve when dealing with issues that were important to her. As information about her death was released, many spoke up and shared their stories about Carolyn. Many talked about what a special person she was and her deep love for her people. There were several stories about her commitment to justice and fairness. I knew her as honest, down-to-earth, sincere and fearless. She was always helping someone, not because she expected something in return; but because it was what she felt was right. See MY TRUTH, page 4
high school football team’s photo
Many are saying the best option to unseat Sen. John Cornyn in 2020 formally entered the race with the filing on July 19 and an official announcement the following Monday. Royce West, a senior statesman from Dallas entered the Dallas County Democratic Party Headquarters Event Center, to a room filled with diverse supporters from across the state, pledging their support of his candidacy.
and mentor Eddie Bernice Johnson. Sen. West addressed a number of issues before declaring that he was ready for “this moment,” and he is battle tested. Touting a record that stretched across all barriers to “do what was best for Texans,” the Wilmer Hutchins High School and UTA graduate, who received his law degree from the University of Houston said it was time “to reclaim Lyndon B. Johnson’s seat.”
Former Dallas Mayor and U.S. Trade Ambassaor Ron Kirk expresses support Photo: Eva D. Coleman
It was a tight program that featured Dallas County Treasurer, Pauline Medrano as the host. In introducing speakers, she proclaimed that “Royce is my choice!” In heartfelt remarks, retired educator Shirley Fisher and Ambassador Ron Kirk expressed their support, followed by an introduction from U.S. Congresswoman
Admitting that the road to victory is long, Sen. West said the status of the “country is more divided today than I have ever seen.” Calling out President Donald Trump for “stoking seeds of divisiveness and weaponizing race,” the Senator called for a united effort to deal with issues, See WEST, page 8
When calls came into the office of I Messenger Media, there was frustration expressed about a photo of members of John Paul II’s football team wearing chains and what appeared to be a noose. The photo was posted on social media with the following message: Texas Metro News received this picture. It was also posted on social media. You can read more about it in the next edition. In the meantime, how do you feel about this high school football team’s photo? We want to hear from you! Post here or email us at editor@ myimessenger.com Numerous responses were shared and the person, who provided the photo, did not want to be identified. She did say, however that she was outraged and that just because the coach was African American, “did not make the photo right.” Requesting anonymity, the irate caller said, “my first glance at the photo I was outraged. It was hard to not become emotional. Of all the images of Black men, this is the one we see!” Admitting that there was also a white team member wearing chains in the photo, the caller said the photo was still offensive and sends the wrong message, because of images of slavery. Annette Gonzales Taylor, Director of Communications for the Diocese of Dallas spoke about the picture and posting on social media. According to Ms. Taylor, the students had just completed a strength and conditioning program.
One of the coaches, she said, posted a picture celebrating the hard work that the young men put into the program. Shortly after the posting, someone reached out to the coach, who is African American, and told him that the photo was “insensitive, not a good look.” “It was not up very long,” she said, adding that there was no malicious intent on the part of the coach and the young men were proud of their achievement. The chain, she explained further, is a common practice for teams working out and was not a noose. Former Dallas Cowboy George Teague is the head coach of the team and Ms. Taylor says he definitely did not want the team to be portrayed negatively. Conversely others have said the discussion is a waste of time because similar photos have been posted for decades. And Ms. Taylor says that at John Paul II, diversity is celebrated and accepted. Here are some of the responses: Aaron McMurry, “The nerve of some people to misconstrue something like this is pity. Man these boys are all brothers in one Athletic Department and are showing their strength as one and in numbers.” He continued, “The chains represent strength and the non-noosed rope is how they use those chains so that the chain links dont (sic) cut thier (sic) hands.” Toska Medlock Lee, “This is what happens when parents don’t teach our history at home. I guarantee you that my sons would
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Around GARLAND June, July & August
August 9-11 Tax Free Weekend
August 10 Garland In Space, Heritage Crossing-City of Garland, 393 N. Sixth St. 10a. Come see our latest exhibit and learn about the Garland industries whose scientists, engineers, and production workers contributed to the historic Apollo 11 mission and other missions since. Visitors can contribute their own experiences as part of the exhibit. August 17 & 24 at 10a. Public Engagement Event #2, Surf & Swim, 440 W. Oats Rd., Garland. 11a-5p. The City of Garland Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department wants to hear from you! You are invited to share and discuss the future of Garland pools, Surf & Swim, and other amenities for the Aquatics Master Plan. There will be giveaways for participation in our on-site survey and activities, while supplies last. Fill out the survey and share with your friends. Visit http://bit.ly/GarPools! Share with EVERYONE! For more information, call 972-205-2757.
Garland Parks & Recreation Summer Camps Available Garland’s Parks & Recreation Department offers many fun summer camps for children ranging from ages 2 to 17 during June, July and August. A variety of camps offers everything from sports and adventure, to arts and crafts, to video games and STEM learning. Find a camp that fits: Garland Parks & Recreation. https://garlandtx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=135. Learn more and download an application at GarlandYouthCouncil.org. Email GYC@GarlandTX.gov with any questions.
Back To School Supplies Drive, Host: GEMS, JPON Glass Company, 1825 S. Jupiter Rd., Garland. 10a-2p. Supplies and back packs to those in need will be given out. There will be activities for our guest. If you have any clothing items for infants up to teens we will also be taking collections for our domestic violence organizations.
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Clear the Shelters, Garland Pet Adoption Center, 813 Main St., or Garland Animal Services, 600 Tower St. Find the perfect furry friend for you on Clear the Shelters Day, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17. On this day, Garland Animal Services will join animal shelters across the nation to waive pet adoption fees in an effort to find homes for hundreds of pets. Find more information about Garland pet adoptions at GarlandAnimalServices.org.
August 18 14th Annual Dog-A-Poolooza, Holford Pool, 2322 Homestead Pl., Garland. 1-5p. 14th Annual Dog-A-Poolooza! This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year so come out and have a splish-splashing good time and support a great cause! All friendly dogs and their owners are welcome to beat the heat at this fun pool party, with a large fenced-in area with large swimming pool, wading pools, and tons of fun for your dog’s enjoyment! Proof of current rabies vaccination is required for all dogs, either rabies tag or paperwork showing they are current. $5.00 per dog and $1.00 per human CASH ONLY.
August 21 Back 2 School Bash, Bradfield Recreation Center, 1146 Castle Dr., Garland. 5:30-7:30p.This is where we let it all out in celebration of school starting! There will be music, raffles, games, activities, bounce houses. First 100 families will receive a backpack. Info: 972-205-2770 or BRC@garlandtx.gov.
August 24
The Farmers Market, Firewheel Town Center, 825 Horseshoe Dr., Garland. 10a-5p. Every Saturday & Sunday until 9-29-19. By Macy’s on Firewheel Parkway. The Farmer’s Market has local produce, beef, pork, jelly, baked goods, and many more other artisan products. Come by and do your weekly shopping and support a family business and receive great products in return.
Back to School Bash, Carver Elementary School, 2200 Wynn Joyce Rd. 5:30p. George Washington Carver Elementary School is committed to serving our students by empowering them to be positive, productive, responsible citizens in a changing world. Go Tigers
August 9-10
Bay Island Back To School Bash, Bay Island Apartments, 6109 Bay Island Dr., Garland. 1-4p. Residents of Bay Island come join us for our first annual Bay Island Back To School Bash!! Food & Fun.
Escape Room Fun for Teens, South Garland Branch Library, 4845 Broadway Blvd. At the Library Friday and Saturday, Aug. 9-10 Teens ages 13 to 18, test your puzzle-solving skills in the Superhero Final Exam Escape Room from 10:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, and Saturday, Sign up in teams of two to six to solve the puzzles and “escape” the room. Each team will solve a series of puzzles in order to free another superhero from a prison cell. Registration is required. Call 972-205-3933.
Boost Mobile Back To School, Free Back to School Supplies. Boost Mobile 1750 Northwest Hwy. Garland. 12-4p. Score a new backpack and school supplies for your student at a participating Boost Mobile location during our Back To School event! No purchase necessary. There will be music, games and fun for the whole family! Plus, register Online now to win a motto g7 PLAY just in time to keep track of your kids and their after-school activities – enter here http://bit.ly/2LlDXnB Limit one backpack per customer while supplies last.
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August 13 Gotta Dance Line Dance Class, G-Town Soul Line Dancers – Ingrid’s Line Dance Class, 1146 Castle Dr., Garland. Every Tuesday 7-8:30p. Until 12-31-19. Step in time! Learn the steps, motions, and rhythms of a variety of line dance styles set to great R&B, Soul & Hip Hop music.
August 17 KeyMovez Dance and Fitness Workshop, Dance Fx, 4125 Broadway Blvd. #190, Garland. 8-9 class for ages 10-15, 8-16, class for ages 16 & up. Tickets: Eventbrite.com. KEYMOVEZ DANCE & FITNESS WORKSHOP w/ Keyra Ford. Agenda: Meet & Greet, Warm Up, Learn Dance, Performance Exercises, and Q&A & Giveaways.
Tacos and Test Rides, Dallas Harley Davidson, 1334 Centerville Rd., Garland. 11a-2p. We’ll have test rides and the Jumpstart going from 11am-2 pm with complementary taco Bar starting at 11 am *while supplies last*. Be one of the first 50 people to test ride or ride the Jumpstart and you’ll get entered into a drawing to win $50 gift card! (Must be 18 or older with a valid motorcycle license and must wear proper riding gear. Gift Cards cannot be used toward new motorcycle purchases.
5th Annual Together We Ball, Host: Project Unity, Pastors and Police Basketball Game, P.C. Cobb Athletic Complex, 1702 Robert B. Cullum Blvd., Dallas. 2-6p. Info: https://yearofunity.com/events/together-we-ball-2019/ Project Unity’s 5th annual “Together We Ball” event! This year’s event is presented in partnership with the Dallas Mavericks. Designed to foster unity and relationships between the community and law enforcement, the highlight of this FREE event is a “Pastors and Police” basketball game featuring local police officers, religious and community leaders. Families may enjoy pre-game community activities such as balloon artists, face painting, 3-point shootout and a free throw contest, along with an exhibition game and half-time entertainment. Cheer on your favorite officer or religious leader. All denominations, all law enforcement agencies are welcome.
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Charles Bilal Hall, “I’ve Coach football for 30 years we workout with chains to enhance building strength on the H.S. Level and up. The young men are showing their
Tamara Jenkins, “A lot of fitness people/athletes pose with chains to looks like badasses. I’m planning that for my next fitness shoot. Those dudes are rocked up and probably wanted to pose with them.” Clyde Hughes, “As a sports reporter and former high school athlete, photos like this have been around for ages,
even when I was in school. I can see both sides. In context, I see nothing wrong with this and the chain has and in indeed used as a symbol of strength. Actually, it’s a pretty routine athletic shot I’ve seen thousands of times. Out of context, I can see how it can be misinterpreted, especially the nooses. It helps to understand history -- especially black history. This is a good discussion, especially for the young men. I do hope they are looking at both the positive and negative comments. Most of you in this thread have posted responsibly, which is good.” Carol Robinson, “Our young men look abused physically and emotionally. The adults should be held accountable....I will step to plate and be Madea, and shut it all DOWN.”
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Jr. Worthy, “Guys if you look at the 2nd photo there’s a white guy with a chain on as well. If you know sports then you know that this is more of a sign of strength. I don’t believe that this is racist considering that there is a black coach in the picture with them. More than likely, those young men chose to wear the chains.” Denise Clay, “Anything that requires this much explanation is a bad idea. I don’t care what might have been meant. It looks like chains and a noose. And it needs to come down.”
strength and trying to strike fear in their opponents with the picture, which in football is something we do...I’m the 1st to be on the front line fighting against racism and inequality and Injustices against my community. So this thing ain’t a conspiracy but I understand the sensitivity because we black folks have been through so much. But this isn’t one of those times. Anything the media can do to spark controversy & get headlines they will do…”
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Comerica Bank launches financial education partnership with African American Museum
The African American Museum of Dallas is enhancing its programming by implementing Comerica Bank’s financial education curriculum, starting with Science of Art Summer Camp session. Members of the bank’s financial brigade volunteers
facilitated workshops for close to 40 students, ages 8-15, teaching basic money management principles from the Comerica Money $ense curriculum. “At Comerica, we have a long history of investing in the communities we
serve and supporting the African American Museum’s educational initiatives is another opportunity to raise expectations of what a bank can be,” said Brian Foley, Texas Market President. “We are committed to providing youth and adults, particularly from
underserved areas, with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully navigate the increasingly complex financial world. Our partnership with the African American Museum empowers its program participants and patrons
to become good financial stewards with the goal of laying the foundation for future generations.” Last month, Comerica served as the title sponsor of the African American Museum’s annual gala and auction, where the bank announced its
yearlong financial education partnership with the museum. For the past three decades, proceeds from the gala and auction has allowed more than 50,000 disadvantaged youth from the southern sector to attend the Science of Art Summer Camp at no charge.
Madam President-Elect Charlotte D. Berry Congratulations to Charlotte D. Berry! At the National Convention of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., in Shreveport, LA., last week, she was elected President-elect of the first African American Greek-lettered business sorority established by African American business women. She is a member of the Psi Chapter in Dallas, TX. Stay tuned. You’ll be reading a lot more about Ms. Berry and Iota!
Frazier House Lunch & Learn Series Presents Understanding Real Estate as an Everlasting Asset on August 15 E.E. Okpa, an experienced commercial real estate and
It continues each month with a class that provides learning opportunities for small businesses and nonprofit organizations, specifically targeted to those in the South Dallas area. Okpa, Principal of Dallasbased Okpa Co., got his start in commercial real estate after emigrating from Nigeria almost 35 years ago. His real estate appraisal and assessment firm clients have included DART, the Trinity River Authority and TXDOT. He served as the first foreign-born elected board secretary of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce. He also served as a vice chair. He raised more than $1 million as a Park South YMCA board member.
economic development guru with vast domestic and international projects, and will teach attendees at the August 15 Lunch & Learn class how to understand real estate and how it can become an everlasting asset. The presentation will be at 11:30 a.m. at Frazier House, 4600 Spring Avenue. The public is invited to attend this free class that will provide participants with the opportunity to learn strategies to acquire, hold and sustain real estate. The Lunch & Learn Series is a program of the Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. Community Outreach Center.
He has served on numerous boards and committees including Chair of the MLK Center, Census 2000 Complete Count Committee, Dallas Development Fund and Former Texas Governor Rick Perry’s appointee on PDSBI of Texas Economic Development Bank. To register, go to: www. zwhjcoc.org and click on “Classes.” The classes are free and open to the public. Join us in person or via Facebook Live. Bring your lunch; we will provide the drinks. For more information, email: Jasmine Anderson at jasmine.anderson@zwhjcoc. org.
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Poverty and the fallacy of long-term economic greatness Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. launched his initial assault on poverty, speaks volumes about the status of our
THE LAST WORD
By DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX
The first week of July produced a somewhat positive Employment Situation report. While the unemployment rate ticked up just a bit, about 224,000 new jobs were created, nearly three times as many as were created in the tepid previous month. There was, of course, the Administration crowing about the strength of the economy, and with wage growth on the rise, an impassioned outsider might agree that the US economy is doing well. But too many aren’t doing as well as they might, and too many, even with wage growth, aren’t making enough money to lie on. Rev. William Barber’s Poor People’s Campaign says that more than 140 million people are living in poverty or near-poverty, nearly 100 million more than the Census suggests. Indeed, the very existence of a Poor People’s Campaign, 51 years after
economy. Poor people have been the volleyball in a partisan net game, with some simply ignoring the realities of poverty, and others vilifying the poor for their poverty. These are the folks who will tell you that the economy has never been better, ignoring the fact that at least 40 percent (and perhaps as many as 60 percent) have not benefitted from economic expansion. The average family has yet to recover from the Great Recession. Many have financed their survival with credit cards, and between student loans and consumer credit, our nation’s households are $13.7 trillion in debt. According to the Federal Reserve Bank, 40 percent of our nation’s families can’t manage a $400 emergency. Half of all jobs in this country pay
$18.58 per hour or less. How stable is an economy that pays people so little? Fully a third of all jobs pay less than the $15 an hour, many legislators want to pay all workers. The minimum wage, at $7.25, has not increased in a decade, even as the economy expanded, productivity has risen, stock market indices are at an all-time high, and we have a President who crows about economic expansion without paying attention to those on the bottom. Macroeconomic indi-cators suggest the economy is healthy, but for how long? How long, can we expect our decades-long economic expansion, to continue? A minor blip, an extended trade war or, heaven forbids another kind of war could have devastating effects. This is why our 45th President keeps picking fights with the Federal Reserve Bank, urging them to cut already low interest rates to fuel economic expansion. Our nation can’t thrive when nearly half of its citizens are on the outside looking in. And poverty can be a drag on economic expansion. The people who are doing well in our economy
have a stake in it. They own their homes. They own stocks and bonds. They have retirement accounts and investment accounts. They’ve seen their asset base soar as the economy has expanded. But the Great Recession cause African American people collectively to lose a third of our wealth. Black homeownership rates grew for thirty years after the passage of the Fair Housing Act. Those gains were wiped out mostly during the Great Recession, and today Black homeownership is as low – 41.2 percent – as it was in 1968 when discrimination was legal. In contrast, the overall homeownership rate in 2016 was 63 percent overall and 72 percent for whites. If this is a stakeholder economy, African Americans have fewer stakes, but we don’t occupy the economic periphery alone. Latinos and whites also experience poverty, but not at the disproportionate rate that African Americans do.
Dr. Julianne Malveaux is a writer, author and economist. She is the president emerita of Bennett College.
Teacher pay must be increased FOR THE PEOPLE
BY SEN. KAMALA HARRIS Nearly one of every five teachers in America leaves the profession within five years of entering the classroom, and attrition from the teaching workforce as a whole rose by 41 percent from 1989 to 2009. Turnover is 50 percent higher for teachers in low-income schools and 70 percent higher for teachers in schools serving the most students of color. That turnover harms student achievement, school-wide outcomes, and even district budgets. In South Korea, where teacher salaries and student achievement outpace the U.S., the rate of teacher turnover is one percent. It’s time for America to catch up. By raising teacher pay we can retain and support our teachers, and improve outcomes for our students. Attract more of America’s brightest young people into a profession that’s charting a path for
the future of our kids. Pay erosion and the marginalization of the education profession is having a drastic impact in our schools. The number of college freshmen that plan to major in education is near its lowest point in 45 years. As the number of young people who opt into the profession declines, cities and communities struggle to attract new teachers. This is especially true in rural schools, which are more likely to report difficulty in filling vacancies, particularly in STEM positions. The research is clear: If we want more young people to aspire to enter the profession, we should increase teacher pay. Narrow race and gender pay disparities to lift up women and teachers of color. Even controlling for degrees and experience, Black teachers, on average, earn $2,700 less per year than white teachers, and
women earn $2,000 less than men. For Black Americans, these gaps are compounded by higher student debt loads, creating an even greater barrier to entering and staying in a profession that fails to offer competitive pay. These trends don’t just hurt teachers, they disproportionately harm Black and Latinx students. Lower pay is one reason teachers of color are not proportionally represented in the profession, a devastating reality given they boost math and reading achievement, graduation rates, and college aspirations for students of color. If we’re intentional in how we increase teacher pay, we can attack these disparities and strengthen families and communities that have been neglected for far too long. Lay a foundation of economic opportunity to tackle inequality, particularly for Black and Latinx students. America’s public schools are more segregated today than when Brown v. Board was decided over 60 years ago—and teacher segregation is even worse. With that segregation comes educational neglect. America’s highest-need districts receive less state and local funding than wealthy districts, and for districts serving
mostly students of color, the gap is even worse. Resource inequality drives the race-based achievement gap, which robs students of the equivalent of 1.5 years of academic progress. In part, this inequality plays out in the form of teacher pay: The average teacher salary in America’s highest-poverty schools is roughly $4,000 less than in our lowest-poverty schools. If we want to tackle rising inequality and improve outcomes for all of our kids, we must invest in our teachers and public schools. Prepare America for the future by strengthening our economy at home and improving our competitiveness abroad. Greater educational attainment is correlated with higher wages across states and stronger economic growth across countries. Yet today, American students rank behind their peers in other countries, particularly in science and math. Raising teacher pay and investing in public education can improve student performance, reduce dropout rates, increase earnings for students later in life, and reduce the risk of adult poverty. Yet, the U.S. has the largest teacher pay gap of any developed country in the world. See TEACHERS, page 5
The Potential Charge, Punishment AND JUSTICE FOR ALL By Judge Brandon Birmingham
August 3rd began like most Saturdays do for me. I slept in a little, planned the day with my wife over coffee, and readied myself for some soon-to-be-played pickup basketball with a prayer to not get injured and a pre-emptive Advil. First, though, I had to get the groceries for the week. I made it to my local Wal-Mart at about 10:30. Saturday errands like that are woven into the fabric of our lives. I don’t know the exact number of folks who did the same as me, but I bet it was just about everyone we know. Sadly, however, I do know the exact number of folks who went to their local Wal Mart in El Paso and didn’t make it out alive: Twenty. Twenty-six more were injured. Those are the numbers as of the time of this writing - less than 24 hours after the shootings. The investigation has only just begun, but the man police say is responsible is in custody in El Paso,
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charged with capital murder. There has already been some confusion about the future of this case. People have asked me whether this will be a federal case or a state case. Is it a hate crime? What is the potential punishment? Is the federal punishment more severe? I don’t know any of the facts and circumstances of this case and am not expressing an opinion one way or another about what should happen. I am writing to outline the legal landscape of capital murder prosecutions in Texas in hopes of clarifying the process for you, the reader. First, the charge. Our law defines capital murder in a number of different ways. One of which is the murder of more than one person during the same criminal transaction. If a person is convicted of this type of capital murder, there are two possible punishments: life without parole or the death penalty. The decision to seek the death
penalty rests exclusively with the elected District Attorney in the county in which the killing occurred. If they decide to seek death, they will file a motion to seek the death penalty with the Court and serve it upon the defense. If the District Attorney does not file the motion to seek death, the default punishment assessed upon conviction is life without parole. There are three phases for all trials in Texas, whether for capital murder or DWI. The first is jury selection. For death penalty cases, jury selection is done on an individual basis and can last for weeks. Once selected, the jurors will hear the evidence in the guilty/not guilty phase. If the State proves that the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, the verdict is guilty. If not, the verdict is not guilty. A guilty verdict leads to the final phase of the trial: Punishment. In the punishment phase, jurors hear evidence that is much broader in scope than the guilty or not guilty phase. The law asks jurors to hear all of the evidence and then answer two questions called “special issues.� Their answers to these special issues dictate whether the death penalty will
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be imposed. The first special issue asks jurors whether “there is a probability that the defendant would commit criminal acts of violence that would constitute a continuing threat to society.� Courts and commentators refer to this as the “future danger� special issue. If the State fails to convince jurors beyond a reasonable doubt, then the deliberations stop, and the defendant will be sentenced to life without parole. If, however, the State proves to jurors beyond a reasonable doubt the answer should be “yes,� then jurors will go on to consider the second special issue, often referred to as the “mitigation� special issue. For this, jurors are asked, “whether, taking into consideration all of the evidence, including the circumstances of the offense, the defendant’s character and background, and the personal moral culpability of the defendant, there is a sufficient mitigating circumstance or circumstances to warrant that a sentence of life imprisonment without parole rather than a death sentence See EL PASO, page 5
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MY TRUTH Continued from page 1 That is her legacy, how I will remember her. Her deeds and words, and what was in her heart is her benediction. At the wake for Carolyn and Melissa, many stood up to talk about the love the mother and daughter had for one another. Kirkwood C.M.E. was packed--standing room only. Many shed tears, and the singing and heartfelt messages turned the evening into a real celebration. I will treasure the memory of the last time Carolyn and I saw one another. We were at the offices of Al Wash of ALW Entertainment and we embraced. I didn’t know it would be the last time, but I am so thankful for the times we shared, and that last hug. As so many said, Carolyn was a “warrior.� I absolutely love warriors. Here is her obituary. I appreciate Golden Gate Funeral Home for always providing excellent service: A lifelong Dallasite, Carolyn R. Davis was born and raised in “Sunny� South Dallas. She was the oldest of four children of Mrs. Lena Mae Davis Smith. She attended Charles Rice Elementary School and Pearl C. Anderson Middle School and graduated from the Great James Madison High School. She also attended El Centro College. Carolyn was the devoted mother of Melissa Lashan Nunn Davis. A member of Kirkwood Temple CME Church, Carolyn regularly attended Sunday worship service and Bible Study, and was a morning prayer line participant. Carolyn loved GOD, her family, her community, and her dogs. From 2007-2015, Carolyn R. Davis represented District 7 on the Dallas City Council. She was a strong and passionate leader, able to bring people together to address critical issues. She worked tirelessly to promote initiatives to stimulate economic growth, minority contracting, job creation, crime prevention and code compliance, and encourage neighborhood beautification. Ever mindful of those who came before her, Carolyn initiated the numerous efforts to rename South Dallas streets in their honor, including changing Grand Avenue to Al Lipscomb Way, Hatcher Street to Elsie Faye Heggins Street, Municipal Street to Carlton Garrett, and Bertrand Street to Robert L. Parish, Sr. Avenue. She championed decent and affordable housing, compassionate solutions for our homeless neighbors, and job training for unemployed and underemployed residents. Carolyn also understood that cultural arts and historic preservation were important ingredients of a thriving community. She was a dedicated advocate of Dallas’ African American cultural institutions, including South Dallas Cultural Center, African American Museum, Black Academy of Arts and Letters, and the Bishop Arts Theater. Unrelenting in her commitment and efforts, Carolyn’s tenure resulted in many major achievements. She initiated Planned Development #595, a protective zoning initiative that enables the community to minimize nuisance businesses (notably the phasing out of the MLK car wash) and attract more wholesome development. She was also instrumental in launching the RoadTo-Work Pilot Program, that brought highway construction jobs to the community. She worked with TXDOT and North Texas Central Council of Governments to provide the needed funding. Building on the work of her predecessor, the late Leo Chaney, Jr., she pushed the completion of Phase I and II of the Bexar Street mixed use development with custom townhomes and retail uses. Carolyn also led efforts to ensure that the city was a vigorous partner and provided financial support for Parkland’s state-of-the-art Community Oriented Primary Clinic in South Dallas, across from the Hatcher Street Rail Station. Carolyn believed strongly in community service and volunteered for numerous boards, including the Community Development Commission, North Texas Housing Coalition, Urban Rehabilitation Standards Board, African American Museum, and Preservation Dallas. She also served as PTA President at Pearl C. Anderson, and DISD Area 2 Representative for District 9. In 1994, Carolyn formed Queen City Neighbors in Action, that had a partnership with Allstate and the nonprofit Innercity Community Development Corporation (ICDC). This effort resulted in neighborhood cleanups and refurbishing senior citizens’ homes. She was also one of the co-chairs of the Connectional Alliance, a coalition of South Dallas neighborhood associations.
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What’s on Miles’s Mind? Power
By Miles Jaye Davis
Power! We all have it, but we don’t all use it. We believe there is power in authority, governments, corporations, policemen, the pastor, the President, but not within us? Why don’t we exert our power? What is this elusive thing we call power? Power is the ability to do something, to move or change something. Infants have power. Don’t’ believe me? When a baby gets hungry or wet, they light up the room with shrieking to wake the dead. You stop whatever you were doing to tend to their needs. That’s power! Power is God given! It’s part of His grand design. It’s the engine under the hood of a car. Imagine a car without an engine. Would God, the Creator, the Master Engineer, design you without an engine? No! Horsepower once literally meant how many horses it took to move a
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be imposed.” If the jurors are convinced that the answer is “no”, that there is nothing sufficiently mitigating in the evidence, then the defendant will receive the death penalty. If, however, jurors answer the question “yes,” that there is a sufficiently mitigating circumstance, then the defendant will be sentenced to life without parole.
load. Remember John Henry? His was manpower! These are examples of physical power, but power is also mental, and spiritual. It is will, determination, influence, stamina, charisma, and choice. There’s power in focus, concentration, meditation and, of course, prayer. Deepak Chopra spoke of the power in what he referred to as the gap—that span of time between one thought or occurrence and your response. He says in that nanosecond you have control over your reaction—therefore you possess the power to alter outcomes. Power is the energy required to do a thing. Power-up to turn something on, Power-down to turn it off. You’ve heard of the Power behind the throne or the Powers that be? They represent control, and authority, but if you’re geeky like me, look up potential energy and kinetic energy. Basically, they are a thing’s potential to do something and the work needed to do it. You’ve heard the phrase you don’t know your own strength? Do you know your potential, capacity, or ability to do a thing? You ever wonder why a bully has so much power? It’s because their victims relinquish their power to them.
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This is a very cursory outline of the capital murder scheme in Texas, but I felt it important to share with you the reader to clarify the process of the charge in El Paso as it currently stands. Federal charges are certainly possible, and if they come, the person could be prosecuted by the State and the Feds. Only time will tell, however.
The passive/aggressive is just as much If you’re in a “bad” or “dead-end” You relinquish power when you’re a threat as that imposing figure from relationship, you’re giving up power preoccupied with what they think or your school days or that sand-kicking every day you refuse to end it. Your what they say and not what’s good for brute on the beach. The 5’5” passive partner is fun, fine as wine, and the you. When you over-concern yourself aggressive lulls or shames you into sex is amazing, but they add nothing with status, appearances and other compliance. Ever have someone talk of value to your personal growth and folks’ opinions of you, you forfeit your you into doing something you didn’t expansion. Do they invest in your power. want to do or going somewhere you dreams or your self-esteem? Who says God gave you enough power under didn’t want to go? Why did you agree? someone who lifts you up, challenges the hood to reach any destination you Why did you spend that money on a you, expands your horizons and com- desire. When you settle, you change tattoo you didn’t even or alter your intended want? target because it’s too How do we give away far off or it’s too diffi“You’ve heard the phrase you don’t know your cult and to whom do we give to hit the mark. If own strength? Do you know your potential, our power? Have you your intended target is ever given in, or given up happiness and fulfillcapacity, or ability to do a thing?” on a discussion, (argument, you miss out on —Miles Jaye ment) that was really imthe possibility, much portant to you because less the satisfaction of you wanted to “keep the achieving that which peace?” You don’t like confrontation? fort zones can’t be fun, fine and amaz- God gave you the power to achieve. You have the power to persuade, but ing in bed? Brother Chuck D said, “Fight the you haven’t yet learned how to use it. If your relationship has been over powers that be!” I say, “Use your powYou relinquish your power to that but for some reason it keeps dragging ers that be!” Focus, fight, push… hardgood-for-nothing, no goal setting, on—it’s draining your power. They er! no ambition having friend, that ride- were supposed to move out, but they’re Every morning I awaken to an or-die sidekick you’ve been kicking not quite ready yet. They need to put imaginary light switch and only I have it with for years. You’re so tight you’d a few more dollars aside for the move. the power to turn it on. Turn yours on! rather die a slow death than part com- In fact, can you lend them a few hunThat’s what’s on my mind! pany—don’t worry, you are. Everyone dred? They’re waiting on that new job sees it-- but you! and the tax return money. www.milesjaye.net
In the meantime, investigators in El Paso are piecing together their case, collecting evidence and speaking with witnesses in the 249th mass shooting in America in 2019. While the ink that reads “El Paso” on America’s morbid scorecard was still wet, I woke up Sunday to the news that investigators in Dayton, Ohio were piecing together their own mass shooting case.
Mental Health Awareness INTERLUDE By Cierra Mayes
Cierra Mayes is a 2019 graduate of the University of North Texas
With so much going on in the world today, there are many real-world issues that are in need of our focus. One of those issues happens in our everyday lives and that is mental health issues. There is so much awareness that needs to be brought to mental health that goes unnoticed. Many of these issues began from trauma caused in one’s life. If we took the time to address these problems, we would be able to avoid many wrong doings of others in our community and around the world. Everyone has that one friend they don’t see eye to eye with sometime. For many people, I know that friend can be anxiety. Anxiety happens to everyone whether you realize it or not. It can become a bigger issue when it’s affecting your everyday life and you believe what you’re feeling is true. Anxiety, Bi-Polar disorder, depression, eating disorders, PTSD, and more are all things that can be controlled. Depression is another issue that is triggered from one’s trauma. It is important that if you face one of the many issues, you seek help. There are many who are willing to help those that are affected. Raven Fairley, a post graduate of the University of Missouri with a focus in sports management has created a platform that focuses on mental health issues of professional athletes. Even though she
focuses on professional athletes, she is willing to help anyone in need. “The silent injury” is an organization Ms. Fairley created to share with others the importance of mental health. Growing up in a sports household where her grandfather, father, and uncle had always been involved in sports, sports was something that she knew about and kept her focus towards. She says the reason why she wants to focus on professional athletes is because those are the ones that have issues that go unnoticed. “Injury depression is real. I’ve experienced up close with a lot of my guy friends in football and basketball. When they get injured, they wonder if they’re going to be back on the field, or
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while they’re out, who’s going to take their spot, and when I get heeled, am I going to have my spot back? For them, they’re not only in physical pain, but mental pain as well, she said.” Mental health awareness in
TEACHERS If we invest in our teachers and close achievement gaps between the U.S. and higherperforming countries, we could raise lifetime earnings for our students and add up to $2.3 trillion to the economy. This plan is about elevating and respecting the teaching profession, confronting inequality, leveling the playing
athletes is definitely an issue that should be addressed. High profile cases such as the O.J. Simpson trial and Aaron Hernandez case are prime examples. Many players have their mind focused on playing sports professionally, and if it doesn’t happen some began to think negative thoughts about what they are doing and other options for their future. The environment you are raised in plays a big role in anyone’s mental health. For athletes, if you have your family depending on you to make it, it can hurt that player mentally if a pro career doesn’t materialize, Ms. Fairley said. “Just seeing in the Black community that we really don’t necessarily acknowledge mental health issues, we just kind of push them off to the side really caught my interest. We always hear “just pray about it” and just kind of brush it under the rug. Even though mental health issues are becoming a problem in the media, it has always been an issue.” Besides athletes, our favorite celebrities, and those we aspire to be, go through rough times also. More people are open to talk about their mental health now more than ever because many have created that space for one to talk about their problems. Raven Fairley’s organization is set to launch at the end of 2019.
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field for our kids, and building an economy that works for all. Because across America, too many working people are overlooked and underpaid. From childcare workers and home health aides to nurses and school support professionals, America’s fastest-growing occupations don’t have good enough pay and economic
rights. Raising teacher pay is one pillar in a strategy to bring working people who are the backbone of our economy out of the margins and into the center of the conversation about economic justice.
That’s number 250. Not even a day goes by.
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And Justice For All - A column by Dallas County State District Judge, SMU Adjunct Professor, and Candidate for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Brandon Birmingham. Follow him on social media @ judgebirmingham or follow his blog on Judgebirmingham.com.
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songs performed by the Four Tops is the perfect challenge to Black men in the Trump era: “Are you man enough? Big and bad enough?” That’s the question for American men of all races; are we going to let evil fly? Maybe you ain’t as handsome as the dashing, young Richard Roundtree. Hell, he ain’t even that pretty no more. But if you’re going to make a difference in 2020 you cannot sit by while Trump profanes the Constitution and women of color.
sauce to his latest dish by insinuating that Jews should hate “The Squad” too. In a National Public Radio article last week, titled; “Trump’s Attack On ‘The Squad’ Finds Nuanced Support Among Some Jewish Americans” it appears that his fallacious, if not felonious cries of anti-Semitism are taking hold among some Jewish voters. The story included the photo of a large sign erected in the front of B’nai Israel Reform Temple on Long Island,
go there by a delusional wannabe-despot with a three-dimensional personality disorder. He did not return to the “Motherland” because anyone accused him of lackadaisical flag waving. He wasn’t banished from his birthplace because he failed to fall prostrate before the American altar of “Exceptionalism.” America, has failed to flesh out its fullest potential. Next month, we will commemorate the 400th anniversary of the first slaves.
The Squad’s Freshmen Congresswomen (from Left to Right): Reps. Illhan Omar (D-Minn.), Rashida Tialb (D-Mich.), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York), and Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) The numbers reveal that Trump and his hell-raising hooligans are in the minority. According to an MSNBC poll, when asked, 87% of all respondents believe that America has been divided along racial lines and 59% disagreed with Trump’s tweets of “Go back to their ‘crime infested’ countries!” Whites were split as to whether Trump’s tweets were racist…41% yes and 41% no, while 76% of Blacks thought it was patently racist. Politically 82% of Republicans agreed with his tweets and 88% of Democrats disapprove. Trump, the effervescent, effortlessly effective imp from hell, has added a bit of hot
supporting Trump. The members were split, but that’s what Trump does best. He will cut around the edges and then tug at any loose threads that can add to his tapestry of racial division and assertions of “White purity.” Vocal women of color on Trump’s rolling hit list need air and ground cover. They don’t want or desire our help out of some self-satisfying act of chivalry. We need to protect their right to free speech and dissent from the majority opinion. As men we must stand on what is right and against what is wrong. As Shaft, Richard Roundtree went back to Africa on his own accord. He was not ordered to
Sober Americans recall that women and men of all nonwhite races have been exploited since that moment. Race has been our nation’s kryptonite! White women, who voted for and back Trump haven’t been free to vote for very long. He uses willing White women as pawns, just as he tries to do with law enforcement officers, bikers, NASCAR fans and any other group that is stereotypically stitched to the semblance of “Whiteness.” Are you man enough; big and bad enough? The Squad needs us…Are you gonna be around? Peace, Shalom, Paz, Frieden, Paix, As Salaam Alaikum!
We must all work together END VIOLENCE!
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The Lion King
From Marva with By Marva Sneed
BY HOLLYWOOD HERNANDEZ “The Lion King” has an excellent vocal cast including the return of James Earl Jones as Mufasa, Donald Glover as Simba, also starring in the movie is Queen Beyoncé as the voice of Nala. Seth Rogen is stellar as Pumbaa. Overall, the cast delivers fine performances with their vocal performance. The music by Sir Elton John, with a few new songs. from Beyoncé is fabulous. As a production, the movie has everything you could ask for. “The Lion King” is dazzling! Where the movie goes off track is in the telling of the story. Director Jon Favreau crafts a great story but the problem I had was that the story is identical to the last movie. The music was the most enjoyable and a new generation of children will be singing the songs (again.) Again, this movie is exactly the same as the first, but I couldn’t get
enough. “The Lion King” should be enjoyed over and over again. And if you watch the box office numbers, it probably will. The movie is rated
PG and has a run time of 1 hour and 58 minutes. On my Hollywood Movie Scale, “The Lion King” rates a LARGE.
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The Next Big Thing BY VALDER BEEBE ValderBeebeShow.com
Hard work, talent combined with our belief in God and self, is always a trusted formula for success. BET Network’s THE NEXT BIG THING is a television reality competition where judges and industry professionals are confirming success is more than just one skill or talent in today’s competitive world. Who will be the newest R&B and HipHop Star? BET’s newest reality music completion series is putting several hopeful to the test in BET’s “THE NEXT BIG THING.” On board as coaches and inspiration are Grammy ® Award-Winning Producer Zaytoven and Head of A&R at EMPIRE records, Tina Davis. They are two of the judges on the show known as “The League.” Zaytoven and Tina give the Valder Beebe Show audience insight into THE NEXT BIG THING is a music competition series in which 21 up-and-coming R&B and hiphop artists are put through a grueling artist development boot camp designed to create bona fide superstars. The last two standing will get to meet and perform in front of four major record executives. If the execs make offers, the power turns to the final two artists to decide which record label they want to join. Guest mentors include Tamar Braxton,
Keyshia Cole, Joe Budden, Remy Ma, Jeremih, Lil Kim, Tank and the late Nipsey Hussle. Xavier Lamar Dotson, professionally known as Zaytoven, is a Grammy Award® Winning record producer, DJ, and keyboardist from Atlanta, Georgia. He has released collaborative projects with artists like Usher, Future, Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame, Lecrae, Young Scooter, Young Dolph, and Shy Glizzy. The founder of Phase Too Inc. Management Company and current Head of A&R at EMPIRE Records, Tina Davis has been successful in several areas of the entertainment industry specializing in multiple genres of music. Her company managed and developed superstar singer Chris Brown for 11 years. Prior to that, Davis was a Senior A&R executive at Def Jam where she developed chart-topping artists and is responsible for Montell Jordan’s “This Is How We Do It.” —Text provided by Zaytoven & Tina Davis’ publicist VBS: Thank you guys for joining me on the Valder Beebe Show as I broadcast on an FM platform across the nation. Tina, you are the head of A&R at EMPIRE Records and my audience is listening to every word you and Zaytoven
say because they want to know how to get their big break even how they become the NEXT BIG THING. TD: To compete at the end of the day it takes stamina, perseverance and the art of mastering your craft. VBS: Zantoven, what is the NEXT BIG THING to television competition going to the show the tuned-in-audience what they will need to be in order to compete and win a completion like this? Z: it’s going to show all of those who are saying “he put me on – put me in the studio and make me a star”. I’m hoping it will show all of the hard work that goes into the making of a star. It is hard to be a superstar. It’s hard to make it in this industry. This competition will show every artist watching what they need to do, how they need to prepare themselves…. Listen On-Demand @ 411RadioNetwork. com and SoundCloud.com/valderbeebeshow. ValderbeebeShow.com, 411RadioNetwork. com, Youtube.com/valderbeebeshow, 411RadioNetwork.com; Podcast audio: Soundcloud.com/valderbeebeshow, Soundcloud. com/kkvidfw, 411RadioNetwork.com, PChatman Streaming TV Network and VBS affiliate broadcasters. Now available on 411RadioNetwork APP
ASK ALMA AIN’T HAPPENING BY ALMA GILL Dear Alma: Within my group of friends, I have a female friend who likes a male friend who is also within the group. The female recently joined the group, but the male has been around some time. The female has tried her best game and, to much dismay, has not won over the male friend. The male friend, however, has given every cold shoulder possible. She, unfortunately, is slow to catch on. Others have tried to politely intervene, but the female keeps knocking. It has progressed to the point that the male friend has stopped coming around, and no one in the group is happy. The group now feels the need to address the issue, almost like an intervention. What do you suggest? Hey girl hey, There are two ways to handle this situation: Your way (the easy way) or my way (the harder way). We both know that this woman has been reading one to many Cosmo & Essence articles describing the perfect relationship. You know the ones – “How to Make Him Love You in 30 Days.” (I wonder why we never see such articles in a men’s magazine. LOL). I remember back in the day when I would read and scan the information into my
memory, hanging on every word. Thank goodness I’m all grown up now and I know better. Here’s what I suggest: Somebody pick up a copy of the book by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tucillo, He’s Just Not That Into You. It’s based on an episode of “Sex and the City.” It gives straight up, nononsense descriptions of when a man just really doesn’t like you. Some women can be extremely smart
Some women can be extremely smart about everything in life except a man. Some lose all sense of rational thoughts and acceptable behavior. about everything in life except a man. Some lose all sense of rational thoughts and acceptable behavior. We come up with the best of the best excuses for dealing with a dead-end and or nonexistent relationship. I know you know what I’m sayin’. This book offers the best guidance one can receive. Wrap that book in a pretty gift bag with beautiful tissue paper. I mean, go
all out! Not in front of everybody, but at the end of the evening, walk her to her car and give it to her. This should take place just between the two of you. Umhm, that would be kind and it shows you care about her feelings. Or, you can go Nene on her and say loud and strong, “Girl, stop bothering him. He don’t like you like that, and you’re embarrassing yourself. Leave him alone and act like you got some sense!” Bam! Case closed, it’s ova (LMBO). Whew! I get carried away sometimes. Allow me to swerve back over to the path of politeness. Have a one-on-one with your girl and share the following: One of the better qualities about men is that they aren’t that complicated, and we love them for that. Almost always there are no mixed messages, no need to read between the lines. It is what it is, and he’ll tell you if you’re listening. Stop, rewind, push play and let me say that again: All you have to do is listen. So ladies, stop rearranging his words in your mind to mean what you want him to say. If you push up on him and there’s no response, he’s just not into you. Remind her it’s not the end of the world. There are millions of single men out there. She needs to touch up her lip gloss and keep it moving.
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On From Marva with What was your plan? Love I interviewed a CG: I was accepted young man, Clydric into Grambling State Gales from Louisiana. University, ready to Clydric was raised by start in January 2012. his father and maternal My grandmother died grandmother. unexpectedly on October His mother went to 10, 2011. This was very prison when he was four devastating and I had no years old, and he was not idea how I was going to allowed take care of to visit myself. I went her. His to the Army father in 2012 and was the trained at very Fort Jackson opposite. in South He was Carolina. hard At the working end of basic and a training, I deacon decided that at his this isn’t what Clydric Gales church. I wanted to Neither do with my of his parents completed life and was discharged in high school, but they May 2012. always had dreams and I began that August of aspirations for Clydric, 2012 at Grambling State like completing college University, but I was and becoming successful. forced to drop out in 2014 He graduated high due to lack of money. school in May 2011. This I was right back in journey for Clydric is not the streets forced to do over. Clydric shared more whatever necessary to of his story. survive. I was arrested in 2015. MS: Why at 14 or 15 Luckily, I was given years old did you feel like a break and a second it was up to you to provide chance at life, with only a better life for you and one month in jail and a your family? year of probation. CG: As a kid there was always food on the Clydric got back table. I wanted what the on track after moving other kids had. I was a to Dallas. He read well-mannered, nice kid “Revolution Suicide” by at home, and had to be Huey P. Newton. This the complete opposite was his motivation to in the streets. So I began start an organization, The to involve myself in a Black Power Association. lot of criminal activity Clydric now attends and going down the Philander Smith College wrong path headed for in Little Rock, Arkansas destruction. and he is a senior with MS: When you a 3.0 GPA, striving for graduated you had a plan. excellence.
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The truth about co-washing The truth about co-washing needs to be clarified. For the past 10 years or more, I have been asked this question by hundreds of patients, natural hair transitioners, and consumers. Question by patient: “Dr. A…A lady insisted that I not use shampoo on my hair, because it strips the hair of its natural oils, and forces one to use a conditioner. The beauty products industry is very profitable because the products are created to damage. Is this true? This lady told me she uses eggs and mayonnaise, and mixed her own kitchen oils for her scalp… says her hair is greasy but long.” This is NOT true! I am not sure who began this recommendation, but I completely disagree with it. Your hair and scalp holds an unpleasant odor. A person should ALWAYS shampoo to cleanse their hair, first to remove dirt, debris, product buildup, odor, improve scalp health, give your hair more body, hair looks healthier and many
other benefits. Secondly, a person should use conditioner on their hair to soften the hair for grooming manageability. If there is a scalp
For example, when a person showers or takes a bath, he/she will use a shower gel or soap to remove dirt, sweat and odor to feel clean. Then a lotion, body spray,
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condition, a treatment product line should be used. By this lady using these “kitchen cooking ingredients” on her hair, there is definitely a hair and scalp pungent odor. She is not cleaning her hair, product buildup is visible, her scalp is unhealthy, and there may be other scalp diseases present. It is obvious to me that she has been listening to the wrong advice. When a person uses only a conditioner, no shampoo…you are using a conditioner on dirty hair. Period!
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He targeted members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. but this is more than about a sorority. We’re talking about a community. Come on PEOPLE! Don’t you CARE? Will it matter when it is your sister, mother? aunt or grandmother or maybe YOU?
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working together, with Texans taking a leadership role. That is something he said the incumbent refused to do on issues like affordable universal healthcare, abortion, equal pay for women, free public education, gun control, climate control, and immigrant rights/reform. Fisher said she always knew that West would accomplish greatness. She said that he was sincere, full of determination and an excellent student and athlete in high school. She and her husband, Charles, signed financial
U.S. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
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aid papers so that young Royce, who had also been voted by his classmates as “Most Likely to Succeed,” could attend college. “We believed in him,” she said, adding that he paid the college loan back. “I know that Sen. West will be a great U.S. Senator.” Kirk, in discussing his long-time relationship with the senator, talked about the senator’s character and commitment. In a relationship that extends over four decades, the former Dallas Mayor and Texas Secretary of State, who also served as U.S. Trade Ambassador in the Obama Administration; Kirk provided a history lesson, as he praised the leadership of former Sen. LBJ, who held the seat and went on to become President LBJ.
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Dallas County Treasurer Pauline Medrano Photo: Eva D. Coleman
Following Kirk, Congresswoman Johnson also referenced the former president, who she says was her “favorite president.” Saying more Democrats are needed in the U.S. Senate, Congresswoman Johnson said Sen. West not only believes in sensitivity and diversity, but he also works for it. “He’s a change agent!” The senator enters the race with considerable support from the electorate in the Texas House and Senate with a clear majority on Team West. Elected in 2002, Sen. Cornyn is from Houston.
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