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Get Your Stuff Together Last century, I was dealing with some issues that were almost devastating. While I wasn’t shouting my situation from the rooftops, some knew of my situation and were very supportive. Others didn’t have a clue, while still others couldn’t have cared less. Now I did talk to myself from time to time. It was the safest way to deal with the situation. You see, I talked myself out of reacting and equally important, talking to myself kept me from talking to some people who would have ensured there were consequences and repercussions. During that time, I was told by others that “tough times don’t last forever, tough people do!” Well, guess what? Those tough times did pass and I am still here. But there are people who left me high and dry then and so when the good times came back around it was clear that they were not, to use a word

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VOL IX ISSUE 17

MAY 6, 2020

GARLAND CITY COUNCIL POSTPONES MAY 2 ELECTION

District 1: David Gibbons

District 2: Deborah Morris

District 2: Koni Ramos-Kaiwi

District 4: B.J. Williams

District 4: Jim Bookhout

District 5: Rich Aubin

The Garland City Council postponed the City’s general election six months to Nov. 3 to keep voters from gathering during a time of concern over the spread of COVID-19. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott authorized those holding May 2 elections to postpone their election to Nov. 3. “ I strongly encourage local

election officials to take advantage of these waivers and postpone their elections until November,” Gov. Abbott said. “Right now, the state’s focus is responding to COVID-19 – including social distancing and avoiding large gatherings. By delaying this election, our local election officials can assist in that effort.”

Garland voters will decide representatives for Council Districts 1, 2, 4 and 5. They’ll also consider a proposal to repurpose park land at 3925 W. Walnut St. as the new site for the Walnut Creek Branch Library. Candidate filings for the election remain valid and there will be no additional filing period. Applications for mail-in bal-

lots are still valid for those over 65 and those voting by mail due to disability. The voter registration deadline for the election is extended to Oct. 5. Early voting will be Oct. 19-30. Candidates are as follows, listed in the order in which they will appear on the ballot: • District 1: David Gibbons (unopposed) • District 2: Deborah Morris Koni Ramos-Kaiwi • District 4: B.J. Williams Jim Bookhout • District 5: Rich Aubin (unopposed) In January, both the Park Board and Library Board unanimously approved the plan to use land adjacent to Hollabaugh Recreation Center, 3925 W. Walnut St., as the site for relocation of the Walnut Creek Branch Library. By law, voters must approve any plan to use park land for purposes other than a park. Voters approved a $10.9 million relocation and expansion of the Walnut Creek Branch Library in the City’s May 2019 bond election. In subsequent months, the City has been looking for property that would accommodate a 16,000-square-foot building

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Black-Owned Businesses Demand share of federal dollars as COVID-19 rages on

By J. Cunningham Special to Texas Metro News

Ambassador Moseley-Braun

Sen. Royce West

Ambassador Moseley Braun endorses West in Texas US Senate race From Staff Reports CHIC AG O—A mba ssa d o r Carol Moseley-Braun, the first African American woman to win a seat in the United States Senate, announced that she is supporting Sen. Royce West (D-Dallas) in the July 14 Democratic Primary runoff for U.S. Senate. “Senator West is a true Democratic leader of tremendous substance and experience,” said Ambassador Moseley-Braun. “He has been a longtime leader in the Texas Senate on healthcare issues, protecting women’s healthcare choices, public education, criminal justice reform, and more,” she said. “America needs Senator

West’s experienced leadership in the U.S. Senate during these difficult times our nation currently faces. I call on Texas Democrats to support Senator West with their vote, and for Democrats around the country to support him by visiting RoyceWest.com to sign up and volunteer for the campaign,” Moseley-Braun said. West said he was honored to receive the Ambassador’s endorsement. “Carol Moseley Braun-is a trailblazer and has given much of her life to public service, in local office, in the Senate and as our Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa. I am honored to have her endorsement,” West said.

The coronavirus pandemic has ravaged the U.S. economy, leaving scores of businesses in limbo and livelihoods in jeopardy. And Black businesses, many of which were already fighting to access capital, are struggling to weather this economic disaster COVID-19 has wrought. They are calling on the federal government to ensure that their companies aren’t wiped out by the pandemic’s onslaught. Last month, the government passed the $2.2 trillion CARES Act, which was supposed to help support businesses and sustain underemployed and out-of-work Americans. But business owners said the funding fell short. The $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program that was part of the CARES Act ran out of money in just two weeks, and multimillion-dollar chains extracted huge sums from the program. For example, Ruth’s Chris Steak House received $20 million, and the Potbelly Sandwich Shop got $10 million.

Smaller business owners meanwhile complained that they couldn’t get their applications through. Last week, the release of a second loan program to bolster businesses and revive the economy provides about $484 billion for small businesses, hospitals and additional test-

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ing. But Black business owners said funds need to be earmarked specifically for African American firms to ensure that their companies survive the pandemic. “It’s clear that we’re taking the biggest hit, but we’re finding that the resources aren’t being given to the worst hit,” said Larry D. Ivory, president of the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce, which represents 144,000 businesses, calling the

Peace out during coronavirus lockdown I was just Thinking Norma Adams-Wade Actress/activist Alfre Wood -ard stands next to abolitionist/ activist Harriet Tubman as one of my special heroines. So, my eyes focused and ears perked when I saw the award-winning thespian on social media. The Tulsa Oklahoma-born talent was advising us how to peace out during the coronavirus shelter-in-place orders that are keeping active individuals and families confined at home. If Woodard-the-great said

it, her advice must be worthwhile, I thought. So, I continued to listen. She made the point that we can perform a number of positive actions and accomplish a good amount of positive deeds while hunkered down at home. That unplanned time, she said, can allow us to do meaningful tasks that we normally would not think about or have time to accomplish otherwise. I continued to listen, basking in the actress’s calming voice and expression that has filled so many movie and television screens with her innate performing brilliance. Woodard, you see, comes across so natural and down-toearth that you want to listen to

her and believe her message. She suggested various activities to fill one’s day while confined. Such as: a. Organize old photographs in boxes in your closet. b. Practice meditating as you have always wanted to do but

never found the time. c. Of course, organize your closet, and d. Reach out to friends and family on social media, which so many of you are doing already. My heroine’s list inspired me. So, I was just thinking... Let’s each come up with our own list. I’ll start. 1. Box up all those old but wonderful magazines that come in the mail but, like me, you will never read beyond the cover. 2. Take those boxes to Half Price Books so someone else will get the chance to

Alfre Woodard

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phenomenon “pandemic racism.” “It makes no sense. If you have devastation, you need to put money and resources into the people and places worst hit.” Black-owned businesses already stand to be disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, reinforcing disparities in the United States. Some 40 percent of revenues from Black-owned businesses are in the top five most vulnerable sectors, including retail, leisure and hospitality, according to a report from the McKinsey Institute that was released earlier this month. Compared to other businesses countrywide, just 25 percent of revenues are affected, the report says. “We need relief economically,” said Regina Smith, the CEO of the nonprofit Harlem Business Alliance. “We cannot continue to support the continued demise of Black businesses.” There are about 2.6 million Black-owned businesses in the United States, which employ about one million people, according to the U.S. Small Busi-

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Trump’s fight for Black Communities page 4 The Celebrity Interview COVID-19 Survivor page 6

MAY 6, 2020

FEDS DEAL WITH FRAUDULENT CLAIMS

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By Rebecca Aguilar Sr. Correspondent The Department of Justice (DOJ) has cracked down on Purity Health & Wellness Centers in Dallas that claimed “ozone therapy” was a treatment for COVID-19. Federal investigators say the business was offering unproven treatments for the deadly disease. The federal court issued a permanent injunction Friday against Purity Health and Jean Juanita Allen, one of the owners who the feds say, “fraudulently promoted so-called ozone therapy as a treatment for COVID-19.” The injunction stops the business from making such claims to clients. “The Department of Justice will not stand by and permit the fraudulent promotion of supposed COVID-19 treatments that do no good and that could be harmful,” said Assistant Attorney General Jody Hunt of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “We are working with law enforcement and agency partners to stop those who attempt to profit by selling useless products during this pandemic.” Investigators say Allen was caught when she told a caller posing as a potential customer that although ozone could be dangerous, Purity’s treatment was safe for children, would sanitize anything, and would eradicate viral or bacterial in-

fections. Court documents re-veal that Allen claimed Purity’s ozone treatments could increase oxygen in the blood, making it impossible for the viruses to manifest. She also claimed ozone therapy was 95% effective even for someone who had tested positive for COVID-19, and a team of doctors had recommended an ozone steam sauna for someone with coronavirus. The FBI found the company had posted the same claims on its Instagram account. U.S. Attorney Erin Neal Cox for the Northern District of Texas said the defendant preyed on public fear, peddling bogus treatments that had absolutely no effect against COVID-19. The Department of Justice has established a page on its website where consumers can learn or alert the federal authorities about a business conducting a coronavirus scam or other illegal related activity. Federal investigators, includ-

ing the FBI, are on high alert for a business trying to profit off people looking for protection or a cure for COVID-19. Matthew DeSarno, FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge, says “We will not allow anyone to illegally profit from exploiting the fear and anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic.” We contacted Ms. Allen and Purity Health and Wellness Center in Dallas by phone, website, and Facebook page, but we have yet to get a response from the company or owner. A post on their Facebook page on April 20 mentions ozone IV’s cost $140, but there is no mention of COVID-19 treatment. The DOJ has a hotline and email address where you can report a scam or attempted fraud involving coronavirus. You can report it by calling the Department of Justice National Center for Disaster Fraud Hotline at 866-720-5721 or email at disaster@leo.gov.

pile them up and vow to read them one day. Write a letter – not a text message or email – to a long-lost friend you know would faint to hear from you. Write a letter – not a text message or email – to a former teacher who you tell others inspired you but you have never told the teacher. Clean the carpet of those awful stains you are sure will look better, although they may never totally disappear. As an escape from coronavirus reality, watch old reruns of The Waltons or Little House on the Prairie. The Waltons depicts that seemingly simpler time in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia during the 1930s Great Depression. We romanticize the slower pace of that time while we block out what surely must have been a worrisome period for the Walton family. It is clear that families knew they could not depend of others or the government to see them through the day, week or month. They cultivated and nurtured the land that gave them sustenance and lumber – allowing them to feed and shelter their families. Little House takes us

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and parking – ideally with access to a major street and within a mile of the existing library. However, those conditions for relocation proved difficult in built-out West Garland. At Council’s Feb. 3 Work Session, Library Director Karen Archibald told Council that “potential sites did not work out due to cost, location and site layout.” The Hollabaugh Park site

back to the small town of Walnut Grove, Minnesota in the late 1800s. Back then, the Ingalls family would pile into the wagon for a day-long trip into town to buy needed supplies from the town’s one store owner. These two scenarios lead us to the next point: 7. As my heroine Woodard suggested, meditate. But here’s the thought and image. Instead of seeing yourself jumping into the car and running five or six errands in a couple of hours – including standing in line at Walmart – imagine a slow drive down a country road with the Waltons or riding in a wagon with the Ingalls (humor me and disregard the race and period in time). Surely the slower pace, lack of hurry, and fixation on a single task would help us shed burdens. 8. Now it’s your turn. Find a quiet spot, sit, lean back, close your eyes. Peace out during this coronavirus. Imagine life as it should be. Then when all this chaos subsides, go out and help make a better world. Norma Adams-Wade is a veteran, award-winning journalist, graduate of UT-Austin and Dallas native. One of the founders of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), she was inducted into the NABJ Hall of Fame. was presented as highly visible, large enough for the library and parking lot and within the one-mile radius for continued service to the Walnut Creek Branch community. Parks and library officials also touted the potential for programs that could be uniquely crafted to a dual site. If you have questions regarding early voting, contact Dallas County Early Voting at 214-819-6359. If you have other election issues, contact the City Secretary at 972-205-2404 or Dallas County at 214-819-6300 or DallasCountyVotes.org.

MAY 6, 2020

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ness Administration. These firms, many of which are small, are considered to be the lifeblood of many communities. They create jobs, they keep money in communities and they provide residents with

needed products and services. But Black business owners said the COVID-19 pandemic will decimate their ranks if the government doesn’t step in to help keep them from shutting down. They need grants and loans on a hyper-local level that will help Black business owners with their immediate bills and keep them from having to fur-

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New Garland VA Medical Center

VA North Texas Health Care System acquires Garland Hospital Facility From Staff Reports The VA North Texas Health Care System has officially taken possession of the former Garland-Baylor, Scott & White hospital located at 2300 Marie

Curie Drive. The facility will now be known as Garland VA Medical Center. In a news release issued April 6, VA North Texas Health Care System announced the facility will serve as an outpatient and

specialty care clinic for some of the 184,000 North Texas veterans enrolled in VA health care. Due to the increasing number of veterans needing care for COVID-19, the facility will initially be stood up as an in-pa-

lough, fire, or cut the pay of employees. They also need access to local, state and federal government contracts - and specifically, a “master contract” where the government awards money to a nonprofit, community-based partner, and that entity, in turn, identifies Black businesses to fulfill the contract, according

to a white paper from the Black Business Empowerment Committee, a group of business owners, houses of worship and community groups committed to growing and sustaining Black-owned businesses.

tient overflow unit with a capacity for 100 beds. “The official acquisition of this donated hospital by Baylor, Scott & White couldn’t come at a more essential time than today,” said Dr. Stephen Holt, Director of the VA North Texas Health Care System. “The added capacity this new facility brings will help make a difference as we care for veterans during this national emergency.” Baylor, Scott & White closed the 470,000-square-foot facility in 2018 after exhaustive efforts to sell the hospital failed. In early 2019, the site was identified for the possible expansion of veteran medical services in region. Along with an initiative from the City of Garland, a bipartisan North Texas congressional effort helped facilitate efforts with Baylor, Scott & White and VA Central Office to navigate and ultimately finalize the unprecedented donation effort. The donation of the hospital will save the VA system hundreds of millions of dollars with estimates to build a new hospital exceeding $800 million.

“We are looking forward to having the VA as a part of our Garland community and the opportunity to serve our veterans,” said Garland Mayor Scott LeMay. “This new facility will bring a long-term result of almost 5,000 jobs to Garland, as well as a much-needed catalyst for renewed development in the surrounding area. I want to thank Mayor Pro Tem Robert John Smith for his efforts in keeping the community informed during this long process. He has worked tirelessly to help facilitate this exchange which will benefit our city for many years to come.” U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, who represents portions of Garland, calls this a long-term victory for veterans and the City of Garland. “I am so proud of our North Texas community as everyone involved has rolled up their sleeves to get this much-needed agreement across the finish line. It will create thousands of jobs, help serve 184,000 veterans and save the VA hundreds of millions of dollars.”

J. Cunningham is a longtime journalist and editor in New York.

Dulaney named Deputy Director/COO African American Museum Special to the Garland Journal African American Museum of Dallas executives Dr. Harry Robinson Jr., founder and president, and Dr. Vonciel Jones Hill, board president, have announced the appointment of Dr. W. Marvin Dulaney as the museum’s new deputy director and chief operating officer. Dr. Robinson said he will concentrate on major fundraising and completing the museum’s Strategic Plan for the future while Dr. Dulaney runs day-to-day operations at the $5 million dollar, 38,000-squarefoot Dallas landmark at 3536 Grand Avenue inside Fair Park. The historian, author, and retired university professor, was chosen “because of his credentials, past museum management experience and connections with the community,” Dr. Robinson said. The educator assumed the paid staff position at the museum in March. Previously, he had been

volunteering there off and on for more than 20 years while holding other professional positions outside the museum, said Dr. Robinson The museum founder and board president said that as a volunteer, Dr. Dulaney helped organize many of the museum’s student projects including four high school conferences of African American history and also African American history camps. Dr. Dulaney said that recently for more than two years as a volunteer, he quietly had been organizing and cataloguing the museum’s archive storage room that largely had been unattended for decade because of limited staff to handle such a daunting task. He has been examining and recording shelves and shelves of more than 60 historic collections including documents and artifacts of prominent local and regional individuals, organizations, businesses and families. The collections include

Popular nightclub Vinetti’s serves meals to-go

materials from Sepia magazine, Bishop College, Moorland Branch YMCA, Maria Morgan YWCA, Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame, African American Education Archives and History Program, George Allen, Dr. Mamie McKnight, A. Maceo

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Smith, Dr. Yvonne Ewell, and Maurine Bailey. Dr. Dulaney also has brought in a new digital cataloguing system through the Library of Congress that will allow international researchers and other individuals to access the archives. With help from a devoted core of staffers and volunteers, Dr. Robinson Jr. had run many

LIFESTYLE EDITOR Eva D. Coleman Vinetti’s in Addison, Texas is no stranger to nightlife among the Black diaspora in Dallas-Fort Worth. The club, owned by entertainment legends James and Deanna Price, is one of many they have envisioned and gave rise to throughout the metroplex over the years. Being restaurateurs as well, their eateries have been known for southern-styled fare. Their club food menu is simplified, and a combination of these entities; for satisfaction of the palate can be like their long-time featured artist Don Diego’s music to one’s soul. The coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has nightclub businesses literally feeling the wellknown dance floor tune “How low can you go? All the way to the flo?” Vinetti’s first-run of its Friday night plan during pandemic kept supporters lining up for an evening out, eating out that is. From 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. they served three options of meals to-go: a chicken wings basket,

operations himself during the museum’s 45-year history that started at Bishop College and includes more than 25 latter years at Fair Park. Dr. Dulaney praised Dr. Robinson, a veteran librarian and archivist, saying, “His contribution is unmatched...in terms of preservation and promotion of local, state and national African American culture.” Dr. Dulaney is a native of Alliance, Ohio. His background includes being former chair of the University of Texas at Arlington history department and former 14-year executive director of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture in Charleston, S. C. Also named in his honor is the W. Marvin Dulaney Dallas-Fort Worth Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History – a local branch that Dr. Dulaney founded. He earned his history doctorate from Ohio State Univer-

sity and graduated magna cum laude as an undergraduate history major at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. He has served on local boards and edited and written many scholarly reviews and articles. The Carroll Harris Simms National Black Art Competition and Exhibition – the museum’s most recent upcoming project – currently is postponed because of the COVID-19 pandemic that indefinitely has closed the museum and most public facilities across the nation. The exhibition program is named for the late, prominent master sculptor, painter, ceramist, educator and author who was Texas Southern University’s renowned art professor for 37 years. The project was established at the museum in 1976 and originally named the Biennial Southwest Black Art Competition and Exhibition. To learn more about the African American Museum of Dallas, visit www.aamdallas. org.

catfish basket and hot links basket. All were complete with fries, toast, pickles and a jalapeño pepper. As a person with a hectic schedule and little time to cook; and being somewhat reluctant of the forced return to cooking often at home, this party seemed hot! I ordered one of each of the meals offered to feed my girls and I. Of even greater importance was my desire to support. Black businesses as they seek ways to remain viable and able to pay their employees. After placing my order via phone and including my car description, I pulled up to the club in a fashion of pride for my community. The young lady who brought my order to the car in her PPE, personal protective equipment, was very nice. Having arrived close to the end of their service window, I asked how things had gone for the evening. “I think it went very well,” she replied. “We ran out of food and had to go and buy some more to cook!” I smiled and mentioned to her that I felt that was a good sign. While faintly hearing the sounds of DJ Flip coming from inside, I waved at a familiar club employee friend I recognized

in the doorway who was handling service duties. Soon afterwards, a tall figure ever-present at Vinetti’s, who often reminds me of a club bouncer, exited the door wearing an apron. I soon recognized it was general manager Carlos Rice. “What are YOU cooking?” I jokingly asked. “What are YOU eating?” Mr. Rice responded. The obviousness of the moment was eye-opening. Employees are doing whatever it takes, taking on non-traditional roles to make things happen. All of our lives have been shaken upside down, however we cannot let it shake us to the core of losing sight of our purpose in this world. At Club Vinetti’s, there’s still a whole lotta shakin’ going on. With Mr. Rice and others in the kitchen, I’m hoping the measurement of their success is equivalent to the perfect seasoning of the food we received. They’ll be at it again next Friday from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. During this pandemic season of our lives, when you get food to-go, consider pulling up to the club to support this Black business. Vinetti’s (469)779-0123 14833 Midway Rd. Addison, TX

MAY 6, 2020

City finances hard hit by the coronavirus THE LAST WORD Dr. Julianne Malveaux

Cities depend on density. They depend on people milling around downtown, or at neighborhood parks, or street fairs and restaurants. Not only does this milling about bring energy to urban areas, but it also contributes dollars to city coffers. Now with the coronavirus causing some cities to issue “shelter at home” orders, close restaurants except for pick up and delivery, and order the use of facial coverings in public places, the gush of revenue has slowed to a drip, and cities are being forced to revise their budgets to manage the new reality. San Francisco’s Mayor London Breed was quick to act, issuing a “shelter in place” order in late February. In contrast, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio dragged his feet on issuing a shelter in place order. While some cities closed schools in early March, de Blasio dragged his feet until mid-March. As a result, San Francisco is in much better shape, in terms of infections, than New York is. At the same time, both San Francisco and New York are both grappling with the impact of decreased revenue. People won’t necessarily feel it right away, and there will be some federal help available, but it will likely take cities years to recover. The District of Columbia

started the year with a projected budget surplus. It had 77 days of reserves on hand, more than they’ve had in years. These reserves were partly due to the steady leadership of Mayor Muriel Bowser and the economic expansion of the past several years. But as soon as the coronavirus lifted its ugly head and Mayor Bowser wisely ordered all non-essential commerce to cease, city finances were at risk. The mayor recently said the city will end this fiscal year $600 million in the hole, which will cause a hiring freeze, a salary freeze, and other austerity measures. The tourism industry is virtually non-existent these days, and many cities fund some services with taxes on tourists. In San Antonio, about 270 employees will be furloughed because their positions were funded by the Hotel Occupancy Tax. In Detroit, the mayor expects to cut its already “to the bone” budget by $100 million. Baltimore is relocating homeless people to motels to limit their exposure. In the short run, it is heartening that they chose life over budget. In the long term, we must wonder how the budget will handle it. Chicago was fiscally fragile when Mayor Lori Lightfoot was elected a year ago, and she faced crushing deficits. Now, dealing with the coronavirus, she has had to cancel projected tax increasing, plunging her city even further into the hole. She has imposed a 9 pm curfew until April 30 and exploring other ways to promote social distancing in her city.

Cities are Blacker, browner, older, and younger than the rest of America. These folks, among the neediest, are also the ones at more risk to the coronavirus. It was no surprise to learn that Black folk are more likely to get the coronavirus than others. For example, African Americans are 23 percent of the Chicago population, but a whopping 70 percent of th coronavirus cases. People want to be tested, especially if they are experiencing symptoms, but testing sites are not well geographically distributed. Those areas who can flex political muscles are likely to get more services, while Black and brown communities are likely to be ignored. As an aside, it is essential to note that Black folk are among those most likely to risk their lives to ensure that life moves smoothly. We are quick to thank the doctors and nurses, and most deservedly so. Some are now lifting up grocery store workers (who earn an average of $12 an hour), which is important because they keep us fed. But the invisible workers are our sanitation workers, and in some cities, these are mostly Black men. Imagine what might happen if these men disappeared? They are essential to city operations. Years ago, David Caplovitz wrote a book, The Poor Pay More, that spoke of the “poverty penalty” that comes when the poor pay more for goods and services than their wealthier, whiter neighbors. Now the coronavirus is extracting a poverty penalty, especially in cities, for those who are most

vulnerable. The penalty is the immediate disproportionate impact of coronavirus on Black folk. The penalty will continue to be extracted when, after the coronavirus epidemic subsides, cities will have to adjust their finances. Who will pay? The homeless? Education? Social services? City services? Urban leaders must speak up and talk about the

price their cities will pay, and how they might be restored. Dr. Julianne Malveaux is an economist, author, media contributor and educator. Her latest project MALVEAUX! On UDCTV is available on youtube.com. For booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visit www.juliannemalveaux. com

Fear and God do not occupy the same space WAKE UP AND STAY WOKE Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. With all the fearmongering, the unjust firings, transfers, the name-calling, the profanity laced rantings, the lying, the mean spirited actions, the early negative predictions about the Democratic Party and its candidates – one could just give up and ask, “What’s the use of trying to make a difference about anything?” Well, I’m not on that list of the fearful, nor are many of my friends and associates. Those of us who’ve seen Black people rise to the occasion at the voting booth so many times haven’t conceded the November 2020 election to Donald Trump. We continue to hear on the news how important the Black vote is. If that’s the case, it’s up to us whether we choose to be the victors for winning where

we have such power or whether we choose to be blamed when candidates not in our best interest win. If we choose to win, why should we be fearful? Those of us who believe what we’ve been taught that “God has not given us a spirit of fear.” 2nd Timothy tells us that what the Apostle Paul was saying to his young friend is that his fear was standing in his way of success. All of us have struggles but we shouldn’t allow them to control us to the point that we lose faith in our ability to succeed. My friend, Dick Gregory, always said that fear and God do not occupy the same space, and we should not allow fear to block our good. If we put it out there, we’re sabotaging what we claim to want. Let’s not become paralyzed and do nothing because some-

body thinks we’re going to stay home or we don’t believe we can help to get a new occupant in the White House. Let’s go forward courageously doing all the

things we can to win an election that brings about justice. God is faithful. Let’s look at the full promise that says, “God has not given us a spirit of fear,

but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” Instead of fearing the worst, let’s be like the Apostle Paul by mentoring the doubters and the fearful. Instead of criticizing them, let’s help them believe we have the power to make a difference in the coming election. Never allow our friends or families to concede the election to those who mean us no good. Even if we’re not in need of a hand up, think about children at the border who’ve been kept in cages, children who don’t have nutritious meals, those who don’t have access to a safe home or a useable education. Think about the damage already done to a system some of our ancestors died to make better. Think of the embarrassment about our socalled leaders we face as we travel around the world. Think about the threats faced by Americans

who put their jobs and their lives on the line to testify before the House Impeachment Committee. Think about those who were too afraid to testify or to vote against what is evil and un-American. So many of those who remained silent and try to make us believe they’re proConstitution are really traitors because they resisted every effort to be guided by the Constitution in making their decisions about impeachment and conviction of the scoundrel in the White House. As was said in the movie “Black Panther” we have a duty to protect those we love, so let us never fear being courageous no matter what the consequences are. Dr. E. Faye Williams is National President of the National Congress of Black Women and Host of “Wake Up and Stay Woke” on WPFW-FM 89.3.)

Pres. Trump’s fight for Black Community GUEST COMMENTARY Ronna McDaniel I am from Michigan, and here in my hometown I have seen our community rally to do all we can t0 support our neighbors and local businesses during this difficult time. Thanks to President Donald Trump, some more help is on the way, especially for Black-owned small businesses. From the start of this pandemic, the President’s first priority has always been the health and well-being of Americans, especially our most vulnerable. While he and his team are working to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, he is also working to ensure that our economy can bounce back stronger than ever. Prior to the COVID-19 pan-

demic, we saw record low unemployment in the Black community, and many stepping out on faith to become entrepreneurs and contribute to what was one of the best economies we had seen in America. There is a lifeline for the millions of Black-owned small business owners across the country that will help make this season easier to manage called the Paycheck Protection Program. In a matter of just a few short weeks, small businesses in so many communities that were bustling with activity, providing jobs, opportunity and hope have now gone empty as they play their part in slowing the spread. At a time where people’s lives and livelihoods are on the line, the President is ensuring that small businesses have the financial resources they need to help them weather the economic storm this virus has imposed.

Every Black-owned small business should apply for relief under the Paycheck Protection Program today. This amazing program is a product of the bipartisan relief package President Trump signed into law providing $350 billion of liquidity in the form of forgivable loans to small businesses, churches, and nonprofits all across America. Under this program, small-business owners can apply for up to eight weeks of cash-flow assistance at their local bank or at any one of the Small Business Administration’s approved lenders. Critically, as long as the loans go toward things like maintaining all employees’ salaries and keeping the lights on and the doors open, they will be forgiven in full, so essentially this is a grant. In other words, today, Blackowned small businesses; sa-

lons, restaurants, boutiques, you name it, there is guaranteed cash with no strings attached waiting for you, but you have to apply. During this incredibly challenging time, small-business owners need the certainty that the business they have spent years pouring their money, time and energy into building will still be around once we beat this virus. This program does that. The more small businesses that can keep their employees on payroll, the easier it will be for them to get back up and running once the economy reopens, putting our country in the strongest possible economic position, especially in communities of color. Small businesses can find these details and more, as well as apply at sba.gov/ppp. America’s small businesses, and the hardworking men and

women they employ, represent more than just our shared faith in the free-enterprise system. Black-owned small businesses, all over our country are the cornerstone of community life and sources of great pride. As he has demonstrated throughout this crisis and for nearly four years in office, President Trump is committed to fighting for Black-owned businesses. Thanks to his leadership, small businesses are going to weather this storm and they, along with our entire economy, are going to recover and come roaring back stronger than ever before. Ronna McDaniel is chair of the Republican National Committee. Follow her on Twitter @GOPChairwoman.

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Why Trump did and will continue to play politics with COVID GUEST COLUMNIST Earl Ofari Hutchinson “We have a very active flu season, more active than most.” It’s looking like it’s heading to 50,000 or more deaths.” This was Trump speaking on Monday, March 23 at what had by now become his ritual Monday briefing of the White House coronavirus task force. Now, Trump’s latest pronouncement came fully two weeks after the massive outcry from health officials, governors and mayors, and the general public to take seriously the monumental health threat COVID-19 posed to the public. Trump, though, still couldn’t quite do that just yet for two huge political reasons that ranged far beyond just his gear up for a tough reelection fight looming. He had spent virtually the entire three plus years of his administration selling the public on his boast that he had practically, single-handedly, turned the economy around. That he had put just about everyone

back to work. And, that most importantly, under his magical stewardship, there would be even more economic nirvana for everyone in the future. The polls showed that a big chunk of American voters bought his boast. Though he might get more minuses than pluses in his overall approval ratings, the one consistently bright spot was that he got just as consistent high marks from a majority for his handling of the economy. Trump well knew that a robust economy, with near full employment, was the ace card for presidents seeking reelection. The old political truism was, it’s the economy stupid. The history of presidential elections amply showed that almost no sitting president has ever been ousted from office during happy economic times. There was another reason for Trump’s see no COVID evil stance. He had built his political career on elevating the blame game to a high art. His bash of immigrants, Muslims, Blacks, Hispanics and women was near legendary. Trump knew what many demagogues long knew and that is pointing the blame finger at the most vulnerable and reviled groups in society could be a winning political for-

mula. This was often the ticket for many politicians to win an office and stay in an office. So, COVID was no exception. Trump slapped the tag “the Chinese virus” on it and sent many Americans scurrying to the barricades in terror of Chinese or any person with an Asian appearance. There was the predictable upswing in taunts, stares, and shunning of some Asians. The ploy for a moment was to sell COVID as made in Asia and thus totally foreign to the U.S. For Trump’s political purpose, it was simply a problem someone else made, not one of his. Now what happens when the crisis blows up and the duck, dodge, blame, and finger pointing won’t work? When there is a loud public, media and medical community demand to do something quick? Worse, still, were the stock market plunges and Wall Street investment houses sweat with worry? Suddenly there’s the nightmare that people are questioning the effectiveness of the nation’s top leader. There’s the colossal danger that the one ace card Trump had, namely his providing an economic and financial nirvana in America, was rudely yanked off the ta-

Reclaim Your Vote TO BE EQUAL Marc H. Morial “Voter suppression isn’t guns and hoses and bully clubs and Bull Connor. It’s administrative burdens that interfere with your right to vote. In the South, they try to stop you from getting on the rolls … and to stay on the rolls … and have your ballot be counted. We need our democracy to work, we need poverty to end, we need disenfranchisement to be a thing of the past, because when people are suppressed or oppressed it rages. It may be silent for some time but eventually it will come out.” — Stacey Abrams During a hearing in 2017, California Congresswoman Maxine Waters secured her place as

a social media hero when she dismissed the evasive meanderings of Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin with the stern and uncompromising retort, “Reclaiming my time.” Now, the National Urban League and BET Networks have turned Rep. Maxine Waters’ iconic catchphrase, into a rallying cry. #ReclaimYourVote is a social change campaign committed to harnessing Black collective power and increasing Black participation in the 2020 Census and the 2020 Election. With its primary channel reaching more than 90 million households, BET Networks is the nation’s leading provider of quality entertainment, music, news and public affairs television programming for the African-American audience. The biggest part of Russia’s

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that has been overused during this pandemic, “essential” to me, my life, or my livelihood. Which brings me to my truth. Once again we find ourselves dealing with “tough times.” Some have already lost their jobs since the coronavirus hit and others are going to lose their jobs. Sadly some have lost their jobs through no fault of theirs. Instead it’s a sign of the times. Experts say there were not enough precautionary measures taken to get a handle on the spread of the virus. Finally, what was called a “hoax” and political ploy resulted in millions being sent home and thousands of businesses closed, temporarily and people died! Some businesses closed for good. The media is considered an “essential” business. I’ve always felt that way and tried to govern myself accordingly. Today, as the media continue to come under assault, I am more committed to being a voice for the voiceless, a source of inspiration and information; as well as, education. Unfortunately there are some who take this period as an extended vacation, which they call “coronacation.” While the “essentials” are showing up, others find themselves working hard from home; and still others are chillin’ and using the scenario as an excuse to be less productive, to get a break or take care of “personal” stuff. Some will have serious issues, post COVID-19; whenever that is, because they have not been performing up to standard and one thing is for sure; tough times can uncover incompetence and waste. You really start evaluating needs

insidious operation to disrupt the 2016 presidential election was aimed at dissuading Black Americans from voting, as our 2019 State of Black America report revealed. This illegal foreign operation unfortunately aligned perfectly with a wave of racially-motivated voter suppression laws that have swept the nation over the last several years. #Reclaim Your Vote is our response. Fully half the states in the nation have enacted restrictive voter suppression laws, aimed at racial minorities, over the last 10 years. The 2013 Supreme Court decision in Shelby v. Holder, which gutted a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, opened the floodgate for racially-motivated voter suppression. Texas, for example, passed a strict voter-ID law that allows

versus wants, and wants versus, gotta haves. Who and what is really essential will get a second and third look. Now is not the time to be trifling, or take a wait-and-see posture. Instead you must take charge of your destiny. You must ensure that you are always “essential” and definitely NOT expendable. On the job is a lot like life. Who will miss you when you’re gone? Employers have had to make some tough decisions during this pandemic. A word to the wise should be sufficient. Just as I Messenger Media is working 24-7 to ensure that we are relevant and really essential; every individual is going to have to prove their worth. Many will not look at things or people the same. It’s like becoming self actualized. Psychologist Abraham Maslow introduced the Theory of Actualization; where people focus on being the most they can be and finding a meaning to life that is important to them. Those are the people who “get it!” And those who don’t “get it” will probably find themselves waking up “post coronavirus pandemic” feeling hurt, depressed, angry or frustrated; ready with a blame game. Don’t be one of those people. Commit yourself to being the best you can be and giving more than less. Let’s survive this time together. It isn’t the first and probably won’t be the last pandemic, especially in our communities. One thing’s for sure, I believe there’s some good that will come out of all the mayhem, deaths and upheaval. We needed a change because we’ve been out of control for some time. This is the time, like comedian, actor, writer David A. Arnold says (paraphrased), to get your stuff together!”

ble. That screams for a sharp volte face. Trump now had to sound and appear to act like the second coming of Lincoln and FDR. What ensued was a blitz of press conferences, briefings, tough directives, demands and commands to health officials, and manufacturers of medical equipment, and travel bans. He even threatened to quarantine entire states. This was all topped with the demand that Congress immediately shove billions out to any and every American to offset he economic damage. The only thing left was to hope that the war time president posture

would work and make more believers than disbelievers in the power of a president, Trump that is, to effectively rally the country to defeat the COVID enemy. In the end, though, it was still all politics to him.

voters to use a handgun license to vote, but not a student ID from a state university. According to the Brennan Center for Justice, more than 80 percent of handgun licenses issued to Texans in 2018 went to white Texans, while more than half of the students in the University of Texas system are racial or ethnic minorities. Meanwhile, Russia’s campaign to disrupt and influence our democracy continues. We must be vigilant against misinformation about the candidates and any efforts to mislead voters about the election. One of the most common tactics of hostile foreign actors is to abuse the trust in movements like #BlackLivesMatter to insinuate themselves into online communities to spread lies and dissuade Black people from voting. The nationwide #ReclaimYourVote campaign will layout the most significant issues, break down otherwise confusing processes, and high-

light specific ways where we can reclaim our collective power by harnessing the power of media, entertainment, and technology to drive civic engagement. The next phases of #ReclaimYourVote will focus on rallying the community around the critical matters that directly affect them with issues-based content and comprehensive analysis. Join the conversation on social media by logging on to the National Urban League’s multiple social media platforms and using the hashtags: #ReclaimYourVote and #NatUrbanLeague and following @NatUrbanLeague. For more information, visit NUL.org and http://reclaimyourvote.org.

Earl Ofari Hutchinson is an author and political analyst. He is the author of What’s Right and Wrong with the Electoral College: (Middle Passage Press) He is an associate editor of New America Media. This article originally published in the April 13, 2020 print edition of The Louisiana Weekly newspaper.

Marc Haydel Morial is an American political and civic leader and the current president of the National Urban League.

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COVID-19 Survivor THE CELEBRITY INTERVIEW By: Valder Beebe I’ve had the blessed opportunity to interview Robert Owens, a COVID-19 survivor & the author of the new book “Beyond Average” (American Ghost Media), triathlete, Ironman, Air Force Special Ops Para-rescue-man, keynote speaker, & philanthropist Robert Owens. Robert was diagnosed with COVID-19 on Monday, March 23rd after feeling ill with a 103 degree temperature. Robert’s wife, a flight attendant for a major airline, was also diagnosed with COVID-19 and is still in quarantine at their home in Newport Beach, California, attempting to ride it out. Robert openly discusses his and his wife’s very personal & frightening experiences with COVID-19 with me, their symptoms & how they were diagnosed, & the recovery process.

Robert, dubbed “The Fittest 66-Year-Old in the World,” is a testament to the reality that ANYONE AT ANY AGE can contract COVID-19. And Robert attributes his recovery from the virus to his ongoing effort to be as fit and healthy as possible at all times. VBS: Robert COVI-19 is a global pandemic and it has touched all of us across the globe.Can you share how it has touched you on a personal level? RO: My wife is a flight attendant based in a hub out of Dallas. She flew to Japan and China and January, February and March 2020. She knew she had sick people on her place coming back from Asia, trying to get out of Asia. One of the passenger in first class said to her “oh by the way I’m going back to Houston because I’m virus positive; I’m home going to be quarantined.” My wife as a flight attendant has been serving him for about eight hours. When she got off the plane she notified

her supervisor, she notified her Union, she notified everyone in the chain of needing to know. She (my wife) said “a passenger in first class could be infected with the virus may have infected the entire first class, the crew and passengers’. VBS: What occurred next because you are extremely healthy? RO: A few day later I started to get achy. I called my Doctor, I said ‘Doc it seems like I’ve caught the flu for the first time in over twenty years. I may have something like the virus. What’s going on with me? And to let you know, my wife just flew to China and Japan. Immediately my doctor said, “I’m going to test you both for the virus.” Both of us tested positive within 18 hours. VBS: You have been in 14 Iron Man competitions, did you get ill right away? RO: My siltation, first couple of days you feel sort of sick, then the fever hits. My day eight, my wife then becomes sick…..

Risks for Mobile Beauty Professionals-COVID-19 ABOUT THE HAIR By: Dr. Linda Amerson The beauty/barber industry is one of the service industries impacted financially by the COVID-19. Although the ‘shelter in place’ order is in effect, everyone is not in compliance. Some Mobile beauty/barber services are offered to clients and consumers in their homes. By providing these in-home services, professionals are putting themselves at health risk for COVID-19, as well as a $1,000 fine per reported complaint. Is it worth it? Here’s a wake up call! Four barbers died, between March-April, due to COVID-19. • Jaime Andrews, Dohboy Fresh Kutts, Baton Rouge, LA. • Eugene Thompson, Taper

Nation & Taper Nation 2 Barbershops in Brookhaven, MS. • Roger Eckhart, a fire fighter and barber, Barber at Big 4 Barbershop, Jeffersonville, IND. • Celebrity hairstylist/makeup Artist Charles Gregory Ross, based in Atlanta, launched ‘The Renowned Wig Collection’ in 2019. There could be other unreported cases... The good news! One reported recovery case of COVID-19, is female hairstylist, Nicole Walden-Hooks, New Jersey. Other beauty industry professionals shared feedback. A certified Trichologist in Alabama said, “I am high risk with diabetes, so I will not take any chances with mobile services. My health comes first.” Another Salon Owner in San Antonio said, “I thought about it, but I have a 7-year-old son. I did not want to take any chances to bring the virus home to my

son.” A Beaumont barber shop owner said, “I did it for a short time, cutting hair in client’s homes after my shop was closed. Then I stopped…me and my family’s health is more important.” Dr. Tariq Madyun, Board Certified Trichologist in Alabama said, “It is a serious health risk. Are professionals taking the temperature of their clients? Some professionals are taking the risk unfortunately.” A Fort Lauderdale salon owner said, “I do not do it, and people who go to a client’s home, really do not know how clean or sanitized it is. Mobile professionals need to make money to survive, we all do, but for their health, it’s not worth it.” During this health and financial crisis, Mobile Grooming Services should be temporarily stopped. This too shall pass.

You dirty low down… ASK ALMA By: Alma

Dear Alma, I’m starting to feel used. When I go out with the woman I’m seeing, she never offers to pay. She orders drinks and appetizers and extras like there’s no tomorrow, and when the bill comes, it just lies there on the table like a dead rat until I reach over and pick it up. Never once has this woman so much as offered to split the cost of our excursions. All the while, she has plenty of cash for clothes, cars and travel. Since I’m married and this woman is not my wife, my friends say I should pay the restaurant tabs and be quiet – a small price, they say, for easy, mind-blowing sex. I simply can’t take it any more, and it annoys me to no end. How do I tell this woman I’m not her sugar daddy? -Anonymous

Dear misguided person: I’m sorry. I was distracted by my head spinning and the slimy green liquid spewing from my mouth! What? Not her sugar daddy, you say. Then what you got to offer? This hollow effort to mix common sense with common behavior reminds me of a quote: “Some people feel the rain, while others just get wet. You, my friend, spit and tell them it’s raining. Hold up while I grab an umbrella, cause I’m not falling for it. So, you’re married and your sidepiece won’t fork over any quarters toward the meal, and you want to know how you should approach this subject. Really!? My advice is that you listen to your so-called friends, who should be telling you something else, but that’s another question for another Friday. Considering the cost of your infidelity, which could include the ending of your marriage, disloyalty to your wife, children and family and the loss of trust, honesty, commitment and integrity…well, let’s just stop here. When you add it all up, her meal

is a minor inconvenience. Until you start paying her rent, I’m sure she feels entitled to a great meal. That’s the very least you can do. Not to mention the fact that a meal is about all you can commit to at this point. Don’t flatter yourself; you’re not sugar daddy material. That’s why we’re having this conversation. Don’t miss-read her need to satisfy her hunger, Mr. Leroy Brown, baddest man in the whole damn town. She knows what she’s doing. What’s mind-blowing to you doesn’t sound like it’s all that mind-blowing to her. If your groove were that smooth, she wouldn’t be interested in eating that much before getting her party started. I’m just sayin’! We agree on one thing: I, too, see a rat in this scenario, but it ain’t laying on the table. -Alma Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@gmail.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma.

Trolls World Tour HOLLYWOOD’S REVIEW Hollywood Hernandez Those lovable trolls are back. Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return in the all-star Trolls sequel TROLLS WORLD TOUR. Poppy (Kendrick) and Branch (Timberlake) discover there is more to the world than they had been aware of. They learn that there are six different troll tribes scattered over six lands, and each one devoted to six different kinds of music; Funk, Country, Techno, Classical, Pop, and Rock. The music in the movie is a real treat and the line-up includes musical legends George Clinton and Mary J. Blige (Funk) and Ozzy Osborne (Rock). Directing the music is pop super-

star Justin Timberlake. Country music is represented by Kelly Clarkson and Kenan Thompson is a baby rapper known as Tiny Diamond. Rachel Bloom is Rock Queen Barb, who is out to control the Troll World by making everyone a Rock Zombie. Poppy and Branch set out on a journey to try and make The Rock Queen their friend and the content of the movie is the adventure they have, making new friends and allies along the way. TROLLS WORLD TOUR is a great family film (my kids loved it) it is a wonderful story about accepting our differences and embracing the things that make us unique. It’s a really fun movie. The movie debuts this weekend on pay per view at $19.99. It runs 1 hour and 34 minutes and is rated PG. On my “Hollywood Popcorn Scale” I rate TROLLS WORLD TOUR a JUMBO.

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