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Social distancing/ healing dinner Have you ever second-guessed yourself and then found you had the best time of your life?
Chef Cassondra with Trey, who was celebrating his 50th birthday!
Sometimes you just don’t know what’s down that road, around that corner or over that mountain. You just have to have faith. Well, we’ve been social distancing for the past five months and in addition to the experience being challenging and frustrating; it can also be frightening and depressing. So, when you find yourself in an uplifting situation, it’s worth celebrating. Which brings me to my truth. Even as I got dressed for this special birthday dinner I had reservations. Sure I had been looking forward to visiting Diane at her new home, and the thought of being served a fivecourse meal by Chef Cassondra; was definitely a positive one because I have eaten her food for almost 30 years, with nary a complaint. But we’re in the midst of COVID-19 and folks have not been taking precautions. I had concerns about leaving the comfort and safety of my castle. After all, leadership has failed us and the Karens are running rampant.
You may ask yourself, Who should I listen to?” Now if there is one time you want to be on the right side of history, during your life time; this is it. Diane assured us that social distancing was in full effect, and it was. Trey was celebrating his 50th birthday and I was celebrating key moments in histo-
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TWO GIANTS REMEMBERED By Cheryl Smith Texas Metro News
At a time when the country is in a state of pandemonium with the increase of COVID-19 related deaths; many are mourning the deaths of two civil rights icons. First news spread of the death of venerable activist, Rev. Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian on Friday, July 17. Later in the day it was announced that longtime U.S. Congressman John Lewis had also transitioned. President Barack Obama, upon hearing of Dr. Vivian’s passing, said, “I have to imagine that seeing the largest protest movement in history unfold over his final months gave the reverend a final dose of hope
Cong. John Lewis
Information on services for Congressman John Lewis not available at press time. before his long and well-deserved rest.” It was last December when Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) urged the nation and world to pray for her colleague who had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. “Congressman Lewis has been an elegant rose in Congress, providing his colleagues and his nation with wisdom, grace and strength,” she wrote. “He has prayed for others when many could not pray for themselves. Now it is our time to pray for him.” When the congressman shared his diagnosis, he said he would continue his “fight in the halls of government for policies and laws that lift the American people” and that embolden the American Democracy. “We have many bridges to cross,” he said. “With God’s grace I will be
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Services for Dr. C.T. Vivian will be Thursday, July 23, 2020, 11 a.m. at Providence Missionary Baptist. The service will be live-streamed and private. back on the front lines soon.” And he stayed on the frontlines until the very end. The son of sharecroppers, the Alabama native helped organize sit-ins and protests as a student at Fisk University. A Freedom Rider, tales of the brutal beatings he received are legendary and the topic of history classes on the struggle for justice and equality. Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa, Vice Chair Carla Brailey, Finance Chair Chris Hollins, Treasurer Mike Floyd, and Secretary Lee Forbes issued the following statement: “… the world lost two of its greatest giants, John Lewis and CT Vivian. John Lewis was everything that is good about this country and everything that we, as Texas Democrats, strive to be. John Lewis taught us that it doesn’t matter where you come from or how comfortable you are -- if you possess true bravery, profound humanity, and a willingness to sacrifice, you too can change the course of history. “Lewis was a profound man who lived an extraordinary, resilient life. A rebel and a changemaker, Lewis was the youngest leader at the historic march to Washington. He knew that with every step he took to challenge the status quo, his life would be filled, at times, with pain and anguish, but lived it every day with the joy, grace, and courage that some of us can only dream of. .” Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson shared his expressions, upon hearing of the Congressman’s passing. “Congressman John Lewis was a true civil rights icon and an American hero. His commitment to the fight for justice, fairness, and equality was universally admired. He will be sorely missed. My heart goes
Minnesota police officer J. Alexander “Alex” Kueng is caught in an unimagined racial bind. Kueng (pronounced “King”) is one of the less-known, four cops accused in the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd – a handcuffed, unarmed Black man whose death in a Minnesota neighborhood is now sadly legendary. Rookie officer Kueng, 26, is in a bind because he himself is half-Black. National media reports that his mother is White. His father is Nigerian. Kueng has four adopted, African-American siblings.
George Minnesota rookie police officer J. Alexander “Alex” Kueng.
cal communities. “I am truly excited to join AHF in their efforts to provide the highest quality care to people living with HIV in Texas” Before joining AHF, Mr. Snipes was a municipal executive in different capacities for Dayton, Ohio; Fort Worth, Texas; Austin, Texas; and Missouri City, Texas. In all four cities, he implemented proactive programs and led innovative initiatives that set a standard for excellence. Early in his career, Snipes worked in the non-profit arena as an Outreach Supervisor and Foster Grandparent Director for the Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council in Macon, Georgia. He has earned numer-
Some national media also have reported that a few of Kueng’s relatives say that ironically, he became a police officer because he wanted to help protect Black people from abusive officers – having seen such behavior as a younger male. Reports say he thought he could best accomplish change from inside a police force. In a baffling twist of fate, his goal apparently did not work out as planned. In a June 27, 2020 New York Times piece, reporter Kim Barker quoted Kueng’s mother quoting her son: “He said, ‘Don’t you think that that (change) needs to be done from the inside?’” The mother is quoted as saying. The piece said Kueng and his family even volunteered at a Haiti orphanage after the devastating 2010 earthquake. And it said that one of Kueng’s siblings is a devoted Black Lives Matter supporter. So, what happened? Floyd’s death has been described repeatedly as one of the most heartless killings captured on video by a witness and put on social media for all the world to see. Some observers could even construe the Kueng-Floyd clash as Black-on-Black crime. Yet, what observers make of the situation is unpredictable. I was just thinking, ...sociologists say cultures manage best when they learn to live together. But in the Floyd killing, cultures converged for an unfathomable tragedy. The victim and officers were a mixture of misfortune. Kueng is in a bind because he was the youngest and newest officer in the squad, having gone out on only three previous assignments. Of the other three officers, one is Asian (Tou Thao, 34) and two are White (Thomas Lane, 37, and Derek Chauvin, 44). Chauvin, of course, set the tone for the racial carnage. He was older and had a 19-year career wearing the blue uniform. The details are history-book copy by now: The infamous Chauvin pressed his knee on Floyd’s neck, mashed to the ground, for eight minutes, 46 seconds. Before Floyd died, he repeated many times, “I can’t breathe!” Police records say Kueng
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Rev. C.T. Vivian
out to his family.” Born in Boonville, MO; his life-long work as an activist spanning more than seven decades, began in 1947 when he participated in a protest at a lunch counter sit-in. Both Rev. Vivian and the Congressman are recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which was presented by President Barack Obama in 2013. An active member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the founder of the C.T. Vivian Leadership Institute was also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The Rev. Al Sharpton shared his sentiments in a statement, “The passing of C.T. Vivian should cause us all to pause and celebrate the life and sacrifice of this giant. He made this nation and world a better place. RIP, my friend.” First elected to Atlanta City Council in 1981, the member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., served in Congress for the past 33 years, since his election in
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Snipes joins AHF to address AIDS Crisis in Texas Special to Texas Metro News AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest, non-profit public health organization addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic, is pleased to announce that Anthony J. Snipes, MPA, ICMA-CM, has joined AHF as a part of its southern bureau leadership team. A graduate of Mercer University (BA) and Florida State University (MPA), Mr. Snipes’ career spans more than 24 years and includes achievements in strategic initiatives that involve budgeting and performance management, public/private partnerships and organizational/business development. Given his current role as national
president for the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA), and his many years of service to the organ-
Anthony Snipes
ization as public policy chair, Snipes has been a national leader in addressing systemic policy changes that impact lo-
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Virtual and liVe Community Calendar
July 22, 2020
Desperate for Jesus Women’s Conference Hosted by Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship. Chrystal Evans Hurst and Priscilla Shirer, 7-24 at 7pm and 7-25 at 9 am for a spirit-filled, free, Online conference. Features two amazing speakers and women of God, Jackie Hill Perry and Katherine Wolf. It’s FREE, but you must register at www.DFJ2020.com.
Happy Birthday Jihad Muhammad
Meet A Black Mental Health Professional: “We Are Here”, hosted by Dr, Tanisha Guy & Megan Pickens, LPC-S. . 7– 9 pm. The event will introduce 20 Black mental health professionals. Reg: Eventbite.com. Hollywood Live! With Michael “Hollywood” Hernandez and Cohost Shavonda with a “V” Fields, on Hollywoodlive.com. From 2 pm – 4 pm. Guests: India Roberts-Tax Expert., Vocalist Kevin Hawkins, Comedian Lisa Love.
July 27, 2020
Curbside Market by La Francaise Bakery 10 am – 2 pm Curbside Market @ La Francaise Bakery 201 Gold St., Garland.
2020 Arlington NAACP Community Legal Clinic 9 am- 1 pm. Virtual Zoom. Reg: https://forms.gel/woznCHeM7WVKBrcD8.
DeSoto Fourth Friday Concert DeSoto Gospel Live Host Arts DeSoto and City Hall. DeSoto is going VIRTUAL! Back by popular demand, DeSoto Fourth Friday Music Series online on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ArtsDeSoto. 8- 9 pm.
Mayor’s Milk Initiative: S. Dallas at Paul Dunbar Learning Center 4200 Metropolitan Ave. Dallas. 9 am - 12 pm. No ID required anyone is welcome.
July 25, 2020 Happy Birthday Cierra Mayes Happy Birthday Haley Bolden
Together We Test Free Covid-19 Testing at Friendship West 616 W. Kiest Blvd. 9 - 1 pm. In partnership with Project Unity, Catalyst Health Network, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Stratifi Health, & Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. You must wear a Mask. Info, email atrusty@friendshipwest.org.
“South Dallas Census Car Caravan”!! We will count Dallas completely !! 2020 Census Caravan Starting Location: Parking Lot of The Lord’s Missionary Baptist Church, 6122 Bexar Street, Dallas. We will line up for the Census Caravan at the church at 9:30am and will start at 10am. Please confirm your participation so that we will know that you will be in the Caravan. Mythe Y. Kirven E: mythe.y.kirven@2020census.gov.
July 24-25, 2020
Positive Reflections Ministry Free Groceries. Pick up location: Pleasant Zion Missionary Baptist Church 1910 N. St Augustine Rd. Dallas from 9 am to 1 pm. Call 214-208-5536. The 2nd Annual DFW HBCU Alumni 5K. 7–11 am. The DFW HBCU Alumni Run/Walk is a event that brings together alumni and supporters of HBCU’s around the Dallas/ Fort Worth Metro to raise awareness and scholarships for DFW. Tickets: $15-$35 at Eventbrite.com.
Safe Space Conversations About Race (Virtual) July 23rd & 30th; 5:30pm. Visible Unity invites you to a safe conversation about race in a civil, healthy setting with no experts or panelists – just everyday people who seek to be the change. 20 persons per session. Register: info@visibleunityinc.org. Include your name, city, race, age (18+), and which Thursday session. Contact: Ann Fields, 214-263-7791.
Disaster Relief Drive Through Food Pantry. Free food safely loaded into the trunk of your car. Saturday 10-12 pm. at 3314 Detonte St. Dallas. www.empoweringthemasses. org. For Information call 972-460-6316. Live Music at The Warehouse Lounge Who DAQ Daiquiries host Jim Austin 1125 E. Berry St. Ft. Worth 8:0011:00 pm. Celebrate With Us. Featuring Reuben Lael. Tickets: www.jimaustinonline.com.
4th Annual Expunction Expo (Clear Criminal Record) Application Deadline: Monday, July 27, 2020. If you have a criminal record, under certain circumstances, you may have your record expunged (cleared). INSTRUCTIONS: If you do NOT have Internet access, call Dallas County at 214-653-2905. Otherwise, go to: www.Dallascounty.org/expunction.
July 28, 2020 RBPOA-Dallas Monthly Members Meeting. Retired Black Peace Officers’ Association of Greater Dallas, 211 enter St. Dallas. 12:45-2:00 pm. Anti-racism Discussions - I Am Not Your Negro (Part 1) Hosted by Grace United Methodist Church. 7–8:30 pm. Tickets: https:// us02web.zoom.us/meeting Online event. Our Anti-racism Film Discussion series continues with a 2-Part Discussion focusing on the powerful work of James Baldwin as presented in the film “I Am Not Your Negro.”
July 29, 2020 Hollywood Live! With Michael “Hollywood” Hernandez and Co-host Shavonda with a “V” Fields, on Hollywoodlive.com. From 2 pm – 4 pm. Meet A Black Mental Health Professional: “We Are Here,” hosted by Dr, Tanisha Guy & Megan Pickens, LPC-S. 7 – 9 pm. The event will introduce you to 20 Black mental health professionals. Register: Eventbite.com.
July 26, 2020 Tribeca Drive-In at AT&T Stadium One AT&T Way, Arlington 7:30 -11:30 pm. Tickets: www.tribecafilm.com.The “Tribeca Drive-In” series, which will feature an exciting slate of over 30 iconic films, comedy acts, and more. Food Distribution Hosted by Holy Covenant United Methodist Church 1901 E Peters Colony Rd., Carrollton. 1-3 pm. If you would like to help, we need volunteers to fill bags and volunteers to load bags into cars on Sunday, July 26th. Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b4babaf2ba0fb6-food5.
Ellis named head football coach at Texas College Texas College, an HBCU in Tyler, has named former Dallas Cowboys defensive end, businessman and philanthropist Greg Ellis as the new Head Football Coach. Fall sports have been suspended for 2020 due to COVID-19 but the team will meet and work out virtually for a return in 2021 with Ellis as head coach.
Greg Ellis
I CAN’T STAY HOME BUT I CAN STAY SAFE.
Don’t bring home COVID-19 to your family:
Summer Camp Online at The African American Museum. For children 10-15 only. Four days and 3 hours each day. African American History. Register: www.aamdallas.org.
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July 23, 2020
On-Line African American History Courses. July 23rd & 30th; 7–9pm. The African-American Museum sponsors Online history courses every Thursday in July and August. Classes limited to 30. Cost: $50. July Courses: Africans in the Atlantic World; Africans & the Origins of American Slavery; and Antebellum Slavery Resistance. Info: 817-406-8443. www.aamdallas.org.
July 27-30, 2020
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Most importantly, wear a mask.
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BLACK LIVES MATTER #NationBuilding w/ Michael Sorrell, at 12:30 pm. CDT, Wednesdays on Facebook & Twitter. Follow Paul Quinn College’s President, Michael Sorrell on all social media platforms. @MichaelSorrell on Twitter & Instagram and @Michael J. Sorrell on Facebook. A Message For You, with Anthony Council Morehouse student and I Messenger Media intern. Tuesdays at 11am Anthony brings that perspective from those born in this century. Live on Facebook/@TexasMetroNews & Blog Talk Radio.com Join the conversation. Andrew’s World with host Andrew Whigham III on BlogTalkRadio.com 8 am.-10 am. Sundays Tune in for thought-provoking, enlightening, informative, and entertaining news and commentary. Join the call at 646-200-0459 The Stimulus Show, hosted by Cheryl Smith publisher of Texas Metro News, Garland Journal and I Messenger. She is a FAMU grad and secretary of the National Association of Black Journalists. Join in on Facebook/@CherylSmith and BlogTalkRadio.com at 11 am Mondays. Call 646-200-0459. SIP and Eat with LaShante’ “The Lifestyle Chef.” LaShante Williams, Every Thursday at 7pm CST on FB live and IG live and https://www.instagram.com/ lashante@thelifestylechef/
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B.S. in Mass Communications now offered at Jarvis Christian College
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from Page 1 ous accolades for inspiring his teams with clarity of purpose and leading them toward a shared view of collective goals. In March 2020, he was presented the 2020 Public Official of the Year by the University of Houston. In his role as Regional Director for Texas, Mr. Snipes will continue his service to the community by representing AHF’s mission and core values on the local and statewide basis, while enhancing relationships with current and new community partners. He will also work to develop and maintain physical sites for healthcare centers, pharmacies, Out of the Closet thrift stores, HIV testing centers, and regional offices.
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ry since some point in last century. Chef Cassondra was her usual epitome of professionalism; taking care of business. And that is an important feature. We got to talk after dinner, but she had a job to do and she was about taking care of business.
Jarvis Christian College (JCC) has been approved by its accrediting agency, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools-Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), to offer the Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications. This degree encapsulates the vision of Eric Stringfellow, former public relations director at JCC and Assistant Professor who passed away earlier this year. Mr. Stringfellow had established Mass Communication programs at other institutions of higher learning. His vision was to have a Mass Communications
major that included the old with the contemporary. Voice and Diction and Mass Communication Theory combined with The Black Press and US History; Sports Communication; and Race, Class and Gender in the Media are just a few of the courses that will prepare students for a 21st-century multimedia experience. If you are interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications, contact Glenell M. Lee-Pruitt, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at gpruitt@jarvis.edu or by phone at 903-730- 4890 ext. 2105.
“I am truly excited to join AHF in their efforts to provide the highest quality care to people living with HIV in Texas,” said Mr. Snipes. “After my recent retirement from governmental service, this opportunity allows me to continue my life of service to this community, and working with others in the state, to address this public health issue that is disproportionately impacting marginalized populations in Texas and abroad, while also staying in the Greater Houston area to see my two kids graduate from high school in Missouri City, TX.” “We are especially excited to welcome Mr. Snipes to the AHF family not only because of his long track record of excellence in municipal service, but also because of his community service and involvement in strategic locations throughout the State of Texas including Dallas,
Fort Worth, Austin, and the Greater Houston area,“ said Michael Kahane, Southern Bureau Chief at AHF. “With Mr. Snipes on our team, we have made another big step forward in our efforts to expand services we offer to meet the needs of the diverse and changing demographic of people living with HIV/AIDS, particularly in Texas.” AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the largest global AIDS organization, currently provides medical care and/or services to over 1.3 million individuals in 43 countries worldwide in the US, Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/ Pacific Region and Eastern Europe. To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org, find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ aidshealth and follow on Twitter: @aidshealthcare and Instagram: @aidshealthcare.
Accompanied by Christina, we were treated like royalty. We had a great meal, great conversation and a chance to while acknowledging the times we are in, celebrated the life we have lived and shared our hope of the one we are anticipating. We know it’s going to be a different life. There are some things we won’t be doing and other things we shouldn’t be doing. We also know that we need to use this time to ensure that we are in a better place. And being in a better place may involve making some serious changes with that person in the mirror. When I got up from the table, I wanted a few things: hugs and a to-go container! I also wanted some type of assurance that we would come together again.
Living through COVID-19, we live with the realization that there are some people we might never see again. Actually that is the way life is all along, we just don’t see it that way. COVID-19 has opened our eyes. Hopefully COVID-19 will open some hearts and we’ll become kinder and gentler. Maybe all of those “isms” can be turned into “wasms.” Maybe “nice” will take the place of “nasty.” Thanks Diane, for giving me hope, during a time when despair looms. I’m going to share Chef Cassondra’s contact info here. Maybe meal, by meal, we all can heal. info@chefcassondra.com or 972-904-3600
THINKING from Page 1 restrained Floyd’s back. Lane held down Floyd’s legs. Officer Thao stood watch to halt interference from onlookers. During the killing, the officers seemed not to object. Defense attorneys claim, though, that Kueng said to fellow officers, “You shouldn’t do that;” and that Lane said, “Shall we roll him ever?” Police reports say Chauvin told them to remain as they were. Chauvin is charged with third-degree murder. The other three officers with aiding abetting. The three lower-rank officers deferred to Chauvin, although, surely, they must have sensed his derangement. The longstanding brotherhood of silence and rank intimida-
tion won out. In still another strange twist, reporter Barker’s New York Times exposé states that Chauvin had been Kueng’s field training officer after Kueng graduated from the Police Academy in December 2019 – maybe explaining more reason why Kueng kept silent. He who reportedly wanted to change the system from within got swept into the system instead. Twist of fate? Perplexing racial conundrum? Hopefully a fair jury will reach a just conclusion. 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.
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No Economic Victory Lap THE LAST WORD Dr. Julianne Malveaux The June Employment Situation report, released on July 2, showed a continued decline in the unemployment rate. Thanks to coronavirus, the rate shot up to 14.7 percent in April and declined to 11.1 percent in June. About 4.8 million more people were on payrolls in June than in May. Just about every sector of the economy saw job gains, including the troubled leisure and hospitality industries. The Council of Economic Advisors says this employment report “shatters expectations”. It represents progress in the recovery from the corona-generated recession, but I’m not sure what expectations have been shattered. This administration has been bragging about economic strength even when there was none. It’s not yet time to throw a victory party, though. We still have a jobs deficit of about 15 million jobs, which means that while 7.5 million jobs were added in April and May, 22 million jobs were lost in March. If the economy continues to reopen, we might erase the jobs deficit by October or November at the rate we are going. But the economy CAN’T
continue to open as it has. In some places, it is closing, with restrictions reimposed. Some cities have introduced curfews. Others have closed bars. Still others are strictly imposing social distancing. Some beaches in Florida and California are closed in response to climbing virus numbers. And in early July, the daily number of positive tests is climbing. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the plain-talking infectious disease expert, says we may soon see 100,000 new cases per day, up from 50,000 plus in late June. We know that the President considers himself a “cheerleader” for the economy, but you can’t cheer-lead your way into economic prosperity. If 45 wants to cheer-lead anything, he might try cheer-leading social distancing or mask-wearing. Our inability to control COVID-19 and the lack of a vaccine will slow, not quicken, economic recovery. While the employment report mostly showed improvement, the official unemployment rate does not include people working part-time who want full-time work, discouraged workers (who have stopped looking for work because they don’t think they can find it), and others considered “marginally attached to the labor force.” Add these to “official” unemployment, and the rate soars
from 11.1 to 18 percent. And the Black unemployment rate, reported at 15.4 percent, shoots up to 24.9 percent. Is this really cause for celebration and superlative language? The Federal Reserve Board has urged caution and does not see economic recovery anytime soon. They project a 9.3 percent unemployment rate by the end of this year, and a 6.5 percent rate by the end of 2021. The Congressional Budget Office has made similar projections, noting that some jobs just won’t come back, causing long-term problems.
Congress should use this information to strengthen the economy through spending and to bolster up cities and states that have laid off employees because they are collecting less tax revenue. Some in the Senate balked at further bailouts, but pushing states into bankruptcy does not serve our nation’s economic stability. Then again, neither is the head-in-the-sand approach to the coronavirus healthy for the economy. The coronavirus is not a state rights issue, and it doesn’t stop at any border, but the variation in state policies is partly
responsible for the increased spread of the virus. A decline in the unemployment rate is a positive development as the economy moves toward recovery. But it is hardly cause for irrational optimism or celebration. And a healthy stock market is beneficial to stockholders, and fewer than half of all Americans hold stock. Little of the employment conversation addresses low-wage workers, poverty, the failure of some employers to provide sick days, and health care challenges. In focusing on the aggregate, we miss the circumstances that many citizens face. Even before corona hit, one in 10 Americans and one in five African Americans were poor. More than 40 percent of us could not absorb a $400 emergency. If you are crowing about the “spectacular” economy, why not take a minute to acknowledge those who do not enjoy it? Our “thriving” economy is an illusion. It’s doing better, but we’re not there yet. Now is not the time for a victory lap. It is overtime for dealing with issues of inequality. 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
2020 is a Wrap!“Why doeth the Heathen Rage?” I’m just like you. 2020 was going to be my year. Changed the vast numbers of my passwords to 2020Vision$$. Everything that
QUIT PLAYIN’ Vincent Hall needed a name became 2020. But it became apparent to me that 2020 is a wrap. As the cops refrain while affixing that yellow crime tape, “Move along folks, nothing to see here! All our hopes, dreams, new resolutions, and resolves; the old casting out the new, the plotting of a new day has been met with tragedy. It’s a wrap, people. This year and all of the chaos and calamity that came with it deserves the dreaded asterisk. The record book will demand 2020 be omitted or taken separately. So why does this heathen rage? For bible readers, that shameless reference to King David’s second Psalm is not always translated as heathen. It generally refers to a nation. But since we have a heathen running the nation…you get my drift. The daily COVID-19 report for Dallas County visits my desk before the Dallas Morning News. A few days ago, this publication
alerted me to the fatal, tragic, and far too early end of 2020. “As of 11:00 am July 6, 2020, Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting 1,214 additional positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 27,054, including 401 deaths. No new deaths were reported over the past day. An increasing proportion of COVID-19 cases in Dallas County are being diagnosed in young adults between 18 to 39 years of age, such that of all cases reported after June 1st, half have been in this age group. Increasing reports of cases are continuing to be associated with multiple large recreational and social gatherings since the beginning of June, including house parties.” (House parties: Really folks?) “The age-adjusted rates of confirmed COVID-19 cases in non-hospitalized patients have been highest among Hispanics (667.4 per 100,000), Asians (187.4 per 100,000), and Blacks (136.4 per 100,000). These rates have been higher than Whites (43.8 per 100,000). Over 60% of overall COVID-19 cases to date have been Hispanic. Of cases requiring hospitalization who reported employment, over 80% have been critical infrastructure workers, with a broad range of affected occupational sectors, includ-
ing healthcare, transportation, food and agriculture, public works, finance, communications, clergy, first responders, and other essential functions.” No one ever confused me for an intellectual, but privately, I am a raging Philomath. Numbers have consumed me since the day it dawned on me that all cars had different numbers on the plates. Numbers teach better than words for me. Reading the July 6th edition of this epic and ongoing saga was serendipitous. This news and the other gathering of details that deserve my daily monitor made it infinitely clear, 2020 is a wash. Some of you are crushed because the NFL, NBA, MLB, or NHL will not be there when you need it most. While others will feel the sting of job and income loss or educational opportunities that have been shelved or stymied. Either way, the dice landed and the chips were raked in. In the year 2020, everybody crapped out.
So rather than listen to this heathen rage, we must all think logically. Once we send all our kids to school, as this derelict dad suggests, then what? My 20/20 visions detect a breakout which closes a few schools at a time. The infected parents and families must all be tested, along with any and everyone they came in contact with. Over the past three weeks, we have seen the turnaround time for COVID-19 test results go from two days to seven. The issues arise because those tested don’t quarantine until the re-
sults return positive. Infections spread exponentially. Why doeth the heathen rage? Hell, I don’t know. But I know that Trump has no more right to direct my daughter Hailee back to school than me dispatching Barron to a local campus. Why does this heathen rage? I don’t know, and frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn! But for all intent and purposes, 2020 is “Gone with the wind!” Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist, and award-winning columnist.
Black Women and Children’s Lives Matter WAKE UP AND STAY WOKE Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. TriceEdney – While in the midst of proclaiming Black Lives Matter, (and I agree) I want to make it clear that all Black Lives Matter, including Black women and children. It shouldn’t be necessary to say that, but it is. To MATTER is to have VALUE! There’s little doubt that Black Lives Matter. Thousands have demonstrated their support of that belief in streets across the nation and, for unnumbered reasons, many more support that belief in the privacy of their consciences. The real challenge for those of us dedicated to broadening the understanding of Black Lives Matter is changing the concept of BLM from a slogan to a way
of life. In so doing, we develop the ethic of embracing actions and ideas that encourage and stimulate positive growth in our communities. It means rejecting those actions and ideas which produce no tangible positive outcomes in the lives of Black people – especially Black women and children. It could be said that in the ‘60’s, The Black Panther Party was a precursor of BLM. Their Ten Point Program parallels the safety and physical concerns for the Black community of today’s BLM Movement. In the early 1990’S, Dr. C. DeLores Tucker, Founder of the National Congress of Black Women, broadened those concerns with a campaign against “gangsta rap”– a campaign that addressed the psychological destruction of our youth and persons unduly influenced by the media. Dr. Tucker under-
stood that the information we feed our minds is intrinsically linked to how our reality is shaped and the conduct we can be expected to exhibit in our daily lives. If Black Lives are to really Matter, we must re-examine how we think of each other and how we treat each other. If Black Lives are to really Matter and we are to rise above the common discord we see in the daily intrigues of our nation, we MUST recalibrate how we value each other and regard each other with the respect we demand for ourselves. It’s time for Black women to bring back our complaint about being constantly bombarded with unspeakable terms in what some call music. Gangsta rap, when it comes from Black men or Black women, has no regard for Black women or children. No other women have to endure being bombarded and
brutalized with such filthy language in their music. It’s long past the time to change that. Bob Law, esteemed radio personality and leader of the National Black Leadership Alliance, Kwabena Rasuli of Clear the Airwaves and I have made every appeal possible to radio stations that play the offending music, to corporate thugs that finance radio stations playing the pornographic language that glorifies drugs, violent behavior, rape, murder, that disrespects Black women and have no regard for children. This garbage is pumped into the minds of Black youth throughout the day. Many who pay to keep the filth on the radio in Black neighborhoods are in the fast food industry that helps to damage the psyche of our youth, as well as damage their health. We’ve concluded that it’s time to stop talking about it
and move to the next step. We must move to action that takes the profit out of those who pay to make that kind of music possible. If you’re a parent, you must listen to the words used in what your children are hearing. Identify the companies advertising on the stations playing the offensive music and stop doing business with them. Money speaks louder than words. We‘re in a period where we’re working hard to Rescue Our Children and Heal the Wounds of Circumstance. All of us have a duty to cleanse and clear our airwaves. Dr. E. Faye Williams is National President of the National Congress of Black Women (www. nationalcongressbw.org) and host of “Wake Up and Stay Woke” on WPFW-FM 89.3 radio.
20/20 Vision FAITHFUL UTTERANCES Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew As cases begin to soar in the US during this pandemic, we are all bombarded with images and words that cause fear and trepidation for many of us. I do believe that in spite of what we are witnessing, we must recognize God’s handiwork. I just finished reading the book, The Shack, and I was blown away by its content. It really challenged my perspective of God. So often we limit God’s infinite ability based on our limited view and perspective. It is so interesting that the year 2020 is about vision. 20/20 vision is a term used to express
sharpness or clarity at a distance. As much as we focus on this as the ideal vision, it is not complete if areas such as side vision, eye coordination, color or depth perception are also at work. We have spent more time paying attention to things in the distance that we’ve ignored what is in close proximity. So many things we are experiencing have existed but they were not in our view for whatever reason. I believe the pandemic is an opportunity for all of us to have clarity about what is important in our lives. It is a time to dream about possibilities in the face of such uncertainty. And yet, we do know there are so many promises God offers that we must hang on to even when we doubt or find ourselves afraid. Remind yourself
of what God has done for you and bring those memories to your remembrance to give you clarity on what has been done before. God is still at work and working in us. God places in each of us desires and dreams. I hope that you are seeking God in this time for revelation, guidance and direction. The fact that God has placed the world on pause is truly a wake up call for us to become more clear on our purpose and passion. It’s time for all of us to become more intentional about God’s design for our lives. In our world, social media has become a place that we are drawn to in order to feel connected and a part of community. For many, it is a place to receive validation and affirmation. Although it can provide
JULY 22, 2020 that, in this season I would caution you to be discerning about what you share. The Bible says, “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.” (Matthew 7:6 NIV) Right before this passage, Jesus is sharing about judging others. In this passage, we must judge situations that we are faced with. A loved one recently shared on Facebook something personal and although the intention was good, the impact could have had far reaching consequences that may have been negative. Your pearls are worn close to your heart. If we share information with dream killers, what was sacred becomes damaged and possibly destroyed. Be careful of who you chose to share your vision and dreams with. If they are reckless (like the dogs or
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pigs in the scripture) or messy, they are not going to give the care and concern. Constructive criticism is always welcomed but if the heart is not well, their response won’t be either. It’s time to dream even as we pivot in this new normal. Seek God for clarity, for vision, and who should even be a part of it. Visit DrFroswa.com for information on her latest book, Fly Away or Austin Brothers Publishing to purchase her previous books, Rules of Engagement:Making Connections Last and Ready for a Revolution: 30 Days to Jolt Your Life. Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew is the Founder and CEO of Soulstice Consultancy, specializing as a Partnership Broker and Leadership Expert for companies and organizations to thrive with measurable and meaningful impact. She also is the VP of Community Affairs and Strategic Alliances for the State Fair of Texas.
Don’t let Congressional Black Caucus off the Hook THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES Thomas Muhammad Yep you damn skippy! Here I go again! Seeing majority Black neighborhoods across America stalled in decades of squaller conditions grossly due to poverty, you’d be pissed off to the max too! Sadly, a large part of this blame can easily be laid at the feet of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). The living conditions many of these communities are finding themselves in should actually be in much greater shape if their Black Congressional District Representatives would have been working just as harder for them as they have been for other non-Black outside lobby groups! There already is an Hispanic Caucus, an Asian Caucus, a Native American Caucus. There’s even a Women’s Caucus. So why does the CBC still run full speed at trying to represent all of these caucuses in meetings
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November 1986. President Obama wrote of Cong. Lewis: America is a constant work in progress. What gives each new generation purpose is to take up the unfinished work of the last and carry it further — to speak out for what’s right, to challenge an unjust status quo, and to imagine a better world. John Lewis — one of the original Freedom Riders, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, the youngest speaker at the March on Washington, leader of the march from Selma to Montgomery, Member of Congress representing the people of
designed to get community economic benefits? I’m quite damn sure that these groups are capable of representing themselves! In fact from what I hear when these other caucus reps meet with corporations for meaningful jobs, contracts and other private/government goodies they NEVER mention Black folks. But it seems our reps just can’t wait to get in similar meetings and advocate for stuff like diversity, people of color, minority, WBE or set asides! It’s my firm belief that when we advocate for ourselves we’ll find that old saying is really true that the tide that lifts one boat lifts ALL boats! Mayor Sylvester Turner illustrated it best during his speech at Brother George Floyd’s funeral in Houston. He said, “But I want you to know that it goes well beyond policing. I have been talking with business owners and CEOs over the last couple of weeks. And what I’ve said to them that when we invest in communities that have been underserved and under invested in. When we haven’t done the investing,
Georgia for 33 years — not only assumed that responsibility, he made it his life’s work. He loved this country so much that he risked his life and his blood so that it might live up to its promise. And through the decades, he not only gave all of himself to the cause of freedom and justice, but inspired generations that followed to try to live up to his example. Considering his enormous impact on the history of this country, what always struck those who met John was his gentleness and humility. Born into modest means in the heart of the Jim Crow South, he understood that he was just one of a long line of heroes in the struggle for racial justice. Early on, he embraced the principles of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience as the means
then you don’t have to spend as much on the policing. If you can take the necessary funds and invest in our communities!” That’s solid on! I’ll sum it up this way just imagine the CBC being the leading example showing local Black leadership across America how to stand together unified on how successful it can be in getting Black businesses huge lumps of their share of America’s economic pie. The thousands of great jobs Black owned businesses could have produced and thereby created beautiful and stable Black neighborhoods and predominately Black attended schools! Imagine that! As one brother pointed out in a tv news interview, “It’s a damn shame that you can buy a six pack of beer or a pack of cigarettes, but you can’t buy a head of lettuce or an apple!” Chew on that for a minute, and reflect on how many years you’ve witnessed this fact in most of our hoods? And the doggone CBC keeps reminding us of all that stuff they’ve gone through during the 1960s civil rights movement
to bring about real change in this country, understanding that such tactics had the power not only to change laws, but to change hearts and minds as well. In so many ways, John’s life was exceptional. But he never believed that what he did was more than any citizen of this country might do. He believed that in all of us, there exists the capacity for great courage, a longing to do what’s right, a willingness to love all people, and to extend to them their God-given rights to dignity and respect. And it’s because he saw the best in all of us that he will continue, even in his passing, to serve as a beacon in that long journey towards a more perfect union. I first met John when I was in law school, and I told him then that he was one of my heroes.
on trying to remind us of how Black they are. Please tell them that ain’t going to cut it cause today we gone be like singer Janet Jackson, “What Have You Done For Me Lately?” Year after year we witnessed the massive racial disparities between Blacks and whites and this COVI19 thing has really shined a spotlight on how the national Black leadership in Congress has been MIA for decades! Let’s face it, it’s time for some new younger Black blood. And thankfully, there appears to be some youthful energy on the horizon like Jamaal Bowman of New York and Cameron Webb a physician in the state of Virginia. Add them to newcomers Ayanna Pressley and Ilhan Omar, we might have a fighting chance. I’m sorry, but after seeing members like Bobby Rush, Maxine Waters, John Lewis and some others, I’m more convinced that the CBC is long overdue for an overhaul. It’s time to say “thank you for your many years of service, here’s your retirement honor pin,” our future must be refueled!
And they should want to move out of the way as well and stop thinking no one else can get the job done except them. As for me I’m putting a lot of my hopes in the new Black Business Empowerment Commission (BBEC). In fact they’ve just launched a website to get more info on them at www.bbecommission.org. As a Malcolmite, much like the awesome former NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick, we are persons who largely have been influenced by the spirit of Brother Malcolm X. It’s wonderful to finally see that spirit moving throughout the globe today. Everyone is taking a knee! Just think, the next thing you know even the CBC will be saying, “Nobody can give you freedom. Nobody can give you equality or justice or anything. If you’re a man, you take it.” Malcolm X.
Years later, when I was elected a U.S. Senator, I told him that I stood on his shoulders. When I was elected President of the United States, I hugged him on the inauguration stand before I was sworn in and told him I was only there because of the sacrifices he made. And through all those years, he never stopped providing wisdom and encouragement to me and Michelle and our family. We will miss him dearly. It’s fitting that the last time John and I shared a public forum was at a virtual town hall with a gathering of young activists who were helping to lead this summer’s demonstrations in the wake of George Floyd’s death. Afterwards, I spoke to him privately, and he could not have been prouder of their efforts — of a new generation standing up
for freedom and equality, a new generation intent on voting and protecting the right to vote, a new generation running for political office. I told him that all those young people — of every race, from every background and gender and sexual orientation — they were his children. They had learned from his example, even if they didn’t know it. They had understood through him what American citizenship requires, even if they had heard of his courage only through history books. Not many of us get to live to see our own legacy play out in such a meaningful, remarkable way. John Lewis did. And thanks to him, we now all have our marching orders — to keep believing in the possibility of remaking this country we love until it lives up to its full promise.”
Until then The Struggle Continues... Thomas Muhammad is Chairman of the National Black United Front (NBUF)-Dallas Texas Chapter
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Dreamerz Cafe - Chef Duke FROM MARVA WITH LOVE Marva Sneed We recently talked to Chef Rasheeda Duke, the owner of Dreamerz Cafe. Chef Duke said Dallas College (formerly Dallas County Community College District) changed her life and belief in herself. “I learned so much about striving for a college education and career and pushing through in spite of my family history.” MS: Tell us about your journey to own and be the Chef of Dreamerz Cafe. RD: Wow, the fact that you said ‘journey’ is confirmation that you’re speaking my language. I had a lot of disappointment. I got my culinary degree as an adult. I was a full-time mom with three children. I was previously married. During that time I got my degree, I had some business owners who wanted to invest in me. When I graduated college I had an offer to work with a franchise in Canada, but I had a teenage daughter and I
wasn’t able to embark on that opportunity. The biggest disappointment was a job offer I got to open an American concept in Australia. That hurt me so bad. I had to change my perception of how I handle things... I started teaching culinary at Cedar Hill High School and those young people changed my perception and gave me the will to go ahead. I opened Dreamerz Cafe’ right here in the hood.
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MS: What was it about the children that allowed you to dream bigger? RD: Here’s the thing. I have a different kind of work ethic. I
understand the business perspective and I understand a lot of things. When I came to Cedar Hill High School they had changed what used to be home economics to a new state-ofthe-art professional kitchen. I was able to expose the students to things that they had not been exposed to before. I enlightened them on things in culinary. They thought I was there to cook for them and I told them I was there to teach them to cook for me and to see if it was worth paying for. I had to showcase my skills to the school. My test was Thanksgiving dinner. The students did an amazing job. When I came they had only had two catering jobs, but by the end of the semester we had catered 27 events. Chef Duke talked about so much more, describing her journey including her education at El Centro College. She describes Dreamers Cafe’ as a build-your-own concept kitchen. To hear the full interview, go to BlogTalkRadio.com/ Cheryl’s World link: https://bit. ly/3f9Ou0c. Dreamerz Cafe’ is Located at 4417 S. Lancaster Rd. Suite 2289. across from the VA Hospital. 972-863-7372.
We have to get busy living or busy dying WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE NOT? THE BLACK CARD Terry Allen “We have to get busy living or busy dying. Who do we think we are not?” That quote is from the iconic movie Shawshank Redemption starring Morgan Freeman. The statement is symbolic of the story of a decades-long quest for redemption and freedom. Did this movie affect you in any way? Coronavirus has raised its head again yielding its reach into Texas again and everyone is scrambling to create, cope and respond to the return of the impact of COVID-19. Which one would you choose to do? Get busy living or busy dying? I choose to live! My intention with this column was to facilitate and support our FWBN family of readers and community in harnessing our inherent power to deal with COVID-19 and the racial disparities that exist which have been highlighted by the media. I want to help and seek your help to navigate this shift that has happened. We are resilient. We can flatten the curve. And we can sustain our families! We can build
our businesses! How? We must live without fear or feeling helpless to COVID-19, social injustice and economic losses. Guess what? We have the power! Unfortunately, the power is collective. We cannot win alone. In Shawshank, the survival in the prison was collaborative. Freeman and Tim Robbins’ characters’ survival and success came from their collaboration. They worked as a team to get free. They had a plan. We have to collaborate at all levels to survive BOTH pandemics. We must become spiritual warriors who stand together to block the spread of the virus, prevent the losses in our community and create new income. Family! Beloved! Please stop and tell yourself: YOU MATTER! We can no longer suppress our anger. Let’s collaborate on how we process the emotions stemming from racism, job loss, bearing the burden of hatred in this society. There are humans in this world that would have us believe we are not worthy; they say that we are unlawful. They say that we are threatening. So, let’s control the narrative. We know where our heart lies so we have to provide resources to survive. Here is my list: • Advertisers in this paper
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have showcased what they have to offer and how they are helping the community. Support them with your dollars. Reach out to your inner circle and help them to practice self-care. Because we cannot help others if we do not help ourselves, be calm first. Call your husband, wife, brother, sister, uncle, aunt and tell them you are ok. Tell them “I need you” and “How can I be of value to you?” Or “I am proud of you.” Make sure you have the tools to keep your mind right, keep your body healthy and keep your spirit on the high road.
As we seek power and faith to guide our steps in breaking down the systemic bias that seeks to tear us down, DO NOT let them break your spirit. Who do you think you are not? Celebrate and appreciate yourself! High Five! Right? Please email me at the paper and tell me you are with me. Terryallenpr@gmail.com
Terry Allen is a multi-media journalist and board member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
Part 1: MUA’s Survival During COVID-19 ABOUT THE HAIR Dr. Linda Amerson The skin is the largest organ of the body with the average person having 300 skin cells. Did you know skin accounts for 15% of your body weight? Furthermore, the average adult skin contains more than 11 miles of blood vessels. It is important to have consistent blood flow throughout the body…including your scalp for healthy hair growth. I have personally used the services of MUAs, Tricia Ray…she ‘beat my face’ for photo shoots and special events. Since the pandemic has altered the livelihood of many self-employed professionals, I asked Tricia to share about her survival during COVID-19. My name is Tricia Ray. Medical Esthetician & Makeup Artist. I have been a MUA for 11 years and the name of my business is Model’s Choice. COVID-19 has caused a de-
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crease in my make-up business due to minimizing the frequency of client contact. Personally, I am working in a retirement community with clients being well over 60 years of age and they are very vulnerable to acquiring the Coronavirus. Since March of 2020 I have had to close my suite down for business. Then when the city opened up to 50% I did a couple of mobile services of waxing but that was about it. Therefore, changes have been to consider mobile services and using disposable
linen gowns, sheets, gloves, face shields and masks. The feedback from my customers has been grateful reviews; they are liking Mobile Servicing. My clients like my services, especially my waxing and hair removal services. Speaking of hair, a lot of my clients are wearing up-dos to help from them having to touch their faces. I personally like up-dos but sometimes it pulls away from my edges resulting in hair loss. Two tips that I would like to give my clients is to keep their hair on your head clean and up to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by touching your face and it makes using head-related PPE easier. #2 to keep all surfaces wiped down, wash your hands every time you have access to a sink to help to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. My contact info is Tricia Ray at 469-855-4138 or you can find me on Facebook at facebook.com /Tricia Ray Dr. Linda Amerson, LA’s Hair & Scalp Clinic, Arlington, TX 817 265 8854 Hairandscalpessentials.com #ScalpDoctor
The Old Guard HOLLYWOOD’S REVIEW Hollywood Hernandez THE OLD GUARD is an action adventure film from the same director who brought you LOVE AND BASKETBALL 20 years ago, Gina Prince-Bythewood. The movie stars Charlize Theron, who at first glance is a mercenary who goes on missions to help the downtrodden all over the world, but we quickly discover she is so much more. It turns out she has the powers of immortality and has been fighting, with a group of immortal crusaders for over 600 years. As a matter of fact, she’s tired of fighting battles for mankind and it takes a new member of the group to reinvigorate her will to keep fighting. A young Marine named Nile, played by Kiki Layne, is killed during a terrorist mission in the Middle East and is mysteriously brought back to life and joins the group. While Theron’s character Andy is self assured of her immortality, Nile is uncertain with her new powers and the two women work together to teach the new member of the team the ropes. However, the thought of living forever is not easy to deal with for either female warrior. The movie, which is based on a graphic novel, gives us plenty of action with martial arts fight
scenes and guns, knives and swords. If you like action, you’ll love THE OLD GUARD because the action never stops. Chiwetel Ejofor also stars as a former CIA agent who unknowingly works for the bad guys while thinking he’s doing something good by harnessing the power of the immortals to use for good to help mankind. He ends up as an ally for the group of fighters who’ll live forever. Theron is strong as Andy and Kiki Layne as Nile plays her character excellently as the young soldier who doesn’t understand her immortality. She just wants to see her momma. By the way the end of the movie gives all indications that there will be a sequel to the film. The movie is rated R for graphic violence and has a run time of 2 hours and 5 minutes. It’s a non-stop action adventure and on my “Hollywood Popcorn Scale” I rate THE OLD GUARD a JUMBO!
My man is great, and Black! ASK ALMA Alma Gill Dear Alma, I’m very lucky to be with the most supportive, kind-hearted, smart, hardworking and genuine person I’ve ever known. We’ve been together for two years. Recently he proposed, and I said yes. Here’s the problem: I’m white and he’s African American. My parents have been extremely negative since we become engaged. My mom agrees that he’s a great guy, but she remains judgmental. She and my dad have kept our relationship a “secret” because they think it would cause my grandfather, who is already dealing with multiple illnesses, horrible emotional pain if he found out. This puts me in a terrible bind. And it’s unfair to my boyfriend, who has always been wonderful to my family and me. I don’t know what to do. Name withheld Dear Anonymous, Don’t you just hate unnecessary drama? I mean it’s bad enough when it’s legitimate, but when it’s totally uncalled for, that makes for a bat-ass waste of time. Your email is not unusual. The same thing happened to my friend, Bethonie. Scoot up a chair and allow me to share the short version. We were out at a bar when Beth met Mark. She’s Black, he’s White, and they be-
came inseparable. Six months later, they got married. They were one of the happiest couples I’ve ever known. They had a son, Ryan, who is cute as can be. Mark didn’t tell his parents, who lived in another state. Evidently, it would have killed the grandfather, just as in your case. His mom liked Beth, but said she wasn’t marrying material, if you know what I mean. During the third year of marriage, Mark suffered a brain aneurysm and died. Beth called his parents. When they arrive to claim his body, she took them to her home. They saw the wedding and family pictures on the wall. She introduced herself as Mark’s wife and introduced them to their grandson. They were shocked. The pain of Mark’s death was unbearable, but the ability to reach down and pick up a mocha-colored, curly haired, mini-me version of Mark was, well, priceless. His parents realized over the years that they had wasted precious time because of closed minds that led to closed doors and unfulfilled relationships. MLK said it best: Life is too short to judge folks by their race rather than on their character and conduct. My intent in sharing this story is to encourage you to do what you’ve gotta do. It’s simple: Marry the love of your life. You can’t control others, only yourself. Always, listen to your stomach and follow your heart down the pathway of happily ever after. Alma
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POLICE have not apprehended “Pookie” the serial rapist. We know he has attacked members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and there is a $5,000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers.
HE IS A SERIAL RAPIST
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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How burdened a heart ravished by grief, left to ache and bleed alone. How heavy the soul engulfed by grief, once happy now, left alone. Yet, in the still of the darkness, in time there will be a light. Through the depth of your sadness, your focus will guide you through the night.
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JULY 22, 2020
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