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By Cheryl Smith Publisher

Love is...

Now if there’s a smile on my face, It’s only there trying to fool the public, But when it comes down to fooling you, Now honey that’s quite a different subject

Tears of a Clown

I love that song by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles.

Too often people will try to tell you how you should act, feel, look and speak.

They want to criticize the parent screaming loudly at a graduation -- not knowing what that parent or child went through to get to that momentous occasion.

Then there’s the person who thinks you should “let out the tears” at a funeral, not knowing that you’re crying inside.

Or, what about the person who tells you to smile?

That could be extremely infuriating, especially if you don’t know the person, because they don’t know your journey!

Which brings me to my truth.

I know how it feels to be judged and “dictated” to.

I don’t like it and Atty. Andrew I try not to subject Wilkerson anyone else to what I call insensitive behavior.

Now that doesn’t go for inappropriate behavior, like cussing, spewing hate, being disrespectful, or similar acts.

I do like to find out the “why” with folks, though.

So, as I watched court proceedings last week, I asked that question often. I needed to understand.

Edward Thomas, sat quietly in Judge Hector Garza’s courtroom as defense and prosecution attorneys went back and forth over allegations of everything from failing to turn over “three pieces of evidence,” portraying bias, speaking out in front of jurors, and not adhering to proper courtroom decorum.

Mr. Thomas was on trial for beating Muhlaysia Booker on April 12, 2019 at the Royal Crest Apartments in Dallas. Ms. Booker was later found shot to death, May 18, 2019.

Emotions ran high as Judge Garza cited Atty.

Andrew Wilkerson for contempt of court for an See MY TRUTH, page 13

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Eric Hale of Burnet Elementary named

TOP EDUCATOR FROM STAFF REPORTS AND THE HUB

Eric Hale is full of energy and love for his students. His work is not going unnoticed because the Council of the Great City Schools and McGraw-Hill Education has selected the Dallas ISD teacher as the recipient of the 2019 Annual Queen Smith Award, which recognizes a top educator in the country working in an urban school district.

Mr. Hale, who teaches kindergarten and first grade at David Burnet Elementary School, will receive the award at the council’s conference happening Oct. 25 in Kentucky. The award comes with a $5,000 check and plaque to honor his significant contributions to urban education and the children he serves.

Mr. Hale is an active advocate for his school and community. He participated at almost every major educational event, raised money for technology and school trips for

Eric Hale

students, and spoke at the State House of Representatives on strategic compensation for teachers, among a long list of achievements.

“Every year I push myself to the next level in order to do more for my students,” he said.

In his ninth year teaching, Mr. Hale does not take all the credit for receiving this achievement, but shares it with the Dallas ISD community.

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“I have grown and become a better educator thanks to some of the initiatives that have been implemented,” Mr. Hale said. “I am blessed to work for a school district that isn’t scared of doing what is best for children.”

He said he also credited the teachers and administrators he works with daily.

“There is a collection of Dallas ISD educators that are dominating the national scene, whether it be in policy, writing books, or in other areas.”

But winning the Queen Smith Award is not the endgame for Mr. Hale. He wants to help his school become a lighthouse for the community and show his students that against adversity, if they work hard, there is power in expecting to be the best.

“Every year I teach I expect to win, and I expect my kids to love being in my classroom,” Hale said. “That is the energy I would like to put out there, and the kids gravitate to that.”

I WAS JUST THINKING...

By Norma Adams-Wade

LOVE THY NEIGHBOR “Mind your own business!”

That’s a new rallying cry since a man’s request that the Fort Worth police do a wellness check on his neighbor ended with an innocent woman being shot dead in her family’s home.

News reports about the tragedy have circled the globe since officer Aaron Dean fired the fatal shot that killed Atatiana Jefferson, 28, who was babysitting her nephew, 8, playing video games with him in a bedroom around 2:30 a.m. Oct. 12. Yes, it was late. But the two were enjoying the games. Then they heard a noise in the back yard. The aunt went to the window. The officer in the dark back yard did not identify that he was the police but yelled a command and fired through the window in mere seconds. Jefferson fell and died.

There is much discussion about whether her grabbing a legally-owned gun before going to the window to check on the noise will boost the officer’s claim that he felt threatened.

There also is discussion about the officer’s various errors in how he handled what should have been a wellness check, also called a welfare check. By procedure, the officer was expected to check that the family was safe because neighbor James Smith felt it suspicious that Jefferson’s front door was uncharacteristically open for some time during the wee morning hours.

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DeSoto native, NFL star Von Miller has jersey retired

Sen Royce West with Von Miller

Von Miller, with his brother and parents

The only three players to have their jersey's retired at DeSoto High School: Miller, Cory Borner and Byron Hanspard.

to have #40 retired,” Mr. Miller said. “DeSoto is who I am. I bleed green and gold (school colors). DeSoto has meant so much to me and Gloria Miller recalls the DeSoto City League was influential in the type of football player I am saving a parking spot for her so she could run on the field and type of person I am off the field.

“Being here at DeSoto taught me about a Nebulizer from her Suburban to the bench to aid her son, Von, who suffered from a bad case mental toughness, work ethic and it taught me about adversity,” he continued. “I feel it helped of asthma.

“He’s been through so much growing up. He’s me build the type of character I have today.”

When asked how emotional the evening was cleared a lot of hurdles and obstacles that a lot of people don’t realize,” she said, adding that when for him, Mr. Miller responded: “I’m going to cry he would express frustration at being moved to when I get in the car. It’s a great feeling.”

On hand for the jersey retirement ceremony various spots on the team, including quarterback and wide receiver, and at times, just practicing were numerous school and district officials including Desoto and not playing, ISD Superintendent she would tell him, Dr. De’Andre “Son, just hang Weaver, Head in there,” while Football Coach his dad – Von Sr. Claude Mathis and would remind him, State Sen. Royce “You can’t hide West. talent.”

“Von has his His dad’s words beginnings right rang true Friday DeSoto High School Head Coach night as Mr. Miller, Claude Mathis, Von Miller, DeSoto ISD here in DeSoto and Superintendent De’Andre Weaver Class of 2007, Super he is a great example Bowl 50 MVP and NFL of what we want our pro bowler, returned to his alma mater - DeSoto students to be able to do when they leave here,” High School - where school officials retired his said Dr. Weaver. “This is where he started, this is football jersey number, #40, during halftime of where his roots are and we are honored for him the Homecoming game. to come back, to think of us.

“He has been a partner of this district for “It’s an honor and a privilege to be here and Story and Photos By Dorothy J. Gentry Sports Editor

Von Miller Jr. embraces Sr.

years. He has given of his time, his resources and he cares about this city. So it is an honor to retire this legendary number today.”

Mr. Miller achieved numerous accolades including setting district, regional and state awards while a student at DeSoto and continued to excel at the collegiate level at Texas A&M Univ. and professionally as a member of the Denver Broncos where he began his pro career after being drafted No. 2 overall in the 2011 NFL draft.

While at DeSoto, Mr. Miller ran track as well as played varsity football. In his junior year, he recorded 37 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, seven sacks and 12 quarterback hurries. As a senior, he was named the District 8-5A Defensive MVP after making 76 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and six sacks. In track & field, he competed in events such as the 110m hurdles (personal record of 14.38 s), triple jump (PR of 12.65 m), and javelin throw (PR of 37.24 m). He was considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com and was listed as

DeSoto High Cheerleaders with Von Miller

the No. 15 weakside defensive end in the nation in 2007. He chose Texas A&M over offers from Florida, Ole Miss, Oklahoma and Texas Tech.

Mr. Miller has consistently supported the DeSoto ISD and the City of DeSoto through various contributions including a vehicle for the DeSoto Police Department and a donation to refurbish the football team’s locker room. His annual Von Miller Day, held at a park directly across the street from the high school, is a designated day of free food, games, and fun for the community which draws thousands.

“The things he has done for this city, this school is amazing. He has contributed so much on and off the field. It’s one of the reasons we are retiring his jersey,” said Coach Mathis. “This all speaks to his character. He is always giving back to our community and our athletes. And not just here but in College Station and Denver as well.

He is one of the best to ever come thru DeSoto.”

Mr. Miller’s is the third jersey to be retired in the high school’s history. The others are Byron Hanspard (#4) and Corey Borner (#24). Both were in attendance at Miller’s retirement ceremony.

A special tribute video was shown during halftime of the game before the official unveiling of a large framed #40 jersey and his high school picture.

“As a mom it’s heartwarming,” Mrs. Miller said. “It’s surreal, I’m proud of him; happy for him. As a parent, to see things come full circle, it’s just a heartwarming experience.”

And as he sat back reflecting on the moment, her son said, “Never in a million years did I think about having my number retired. It is a true blessing. I feel completely blessed. I’m just trying to be the best Von I can possibly be and DeSoto has helped me do that.”

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EDITORIAL

QUIT PLAYIN

By VINCENT L. HALL Vincent L. Hall is

an author, activist

and award-winning columnist

Turnabout is fair play. Last week’s missive decried Black folks and emotionalism. As the Reverend Dr. Rudolph McKissick Jr. puts it; “We tend to get pissed without a plan.”

The upheaval caused by the needless police murder of Atatiana Jefferson will subside in a few days, and unless we reverse history, there won’t be a plan.

Black folks forget, but some White folks can never forget and this has always been America’s Achilles heel. White folks are as consistently embroiled in symbolism as Black folks are in emotionalism.

There are myriad, various and sundry reasons why Donald Trump is attractive to his base. Trump sautees symbolisms as the base of his political potions. That potent potion is mixed with an acute case of myopia and…

“Voila!”

Trump was remixing the callous cadences of George Wallace when he came out of the gate with all that separatism bullshit. “American

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that Smith’s action in involving the police set off a social media firestorm of angry posts. Many who commented condemned Smith’s apparent concern that an open door might indicate that his neighbor was in peril or needed help. In media interviews, Smith himself said “I am devastated,” as he expressed deep remorse that his request for a wellness check on his neighbor led to her death.

The social media anger aimed at Smith and his concern also is a barometer that today is no longer yesterday.

“You can’t think in terms of the ‘50s and ‘60s in which you grew up,” said one post.

White folks, Trump and Symbolism

First today, America First tomorrow, America First Forever!”

These days he questions why we would protect Syrian borders from their Middle Eastern enemies while neglecting our own Mexican border.

Now don’t get it twisted, the eight or nine Negroes in his Dallas rally screenshot are proof that “me-isms and us-isms” are not exclusive to race. “Trump Blacks” holler and scream the same foolishness. “Them Mexicans is taking all our jobs!”

Truth is, anyone who ain’t working these days is either drugaddicted, mentally incapable, retired or just lazy.

After myopia, me-ism, and us-ism, Trump relies on the power and traditions of American racism. Every other emerging immigrant population has had to suffer it at some point, but today it’s reserved for Brown people.

Black people have “grandfathered” status thereby always useful for racist and stereotypical tropes.

Black people are unfairly construed as America’s mascot for welfare crime

“That old man should have been sleeping somewhere,” said another post. “Mind your own business!”

Still another defended Smith, saying “Be nosy if it’s going to save a life.”

And I was just thinking, too...what IS my business? And what constitutes a good neighbor?

The Biblical Cain asked, “Am I my brother’s keeper?”

And the poet and cleric John Donne seems to answer, “No man is an island, entire of itself...”

It’s disheartening that apparently we have become a society of “everyman for himself; every woman for herself.”

Social media overflows with videos where onlookers whip out their phones to record a troubling scene. Few step forward to intervene and help. I do understand the personal safety issue, though. To intervene carries its own risk that the helper may become the

and wanton waywardness. However, Trump’s proficiency in code-switching and his eye for evoking hatred makes him a powerful switch-hitter. Everybody hates somebody and no one can detect

and direct hate like Donald Trump.

When he pledges allegiance to the police, first responders and vets, he uses the lens of race to make them feel like part of his team. It’s not a new tactic.

Rich Whites have always controlled poor Whites by making them feel better than their “colored” counterparts.

Slave-Catchers protected “The Man’s” property too.

Trump outlasted the stigma that stayed with most VietNam “draftdodgers.” He resisted induction into military service by medical fabrication.

However, he has managed to make 95% of Republicans believe that his heart can go where his feet wouldn’t allow him to.

The power of visual stereotypes is an American phenomenon that exists as an extension of our “exceptional” brand of racism.

When Trumpettes hear welfare recipients, they imagine a Black woman, even though White women collect the highest number of welfare checks and White farmers get the biggest monetary outlay.

The Trumpettes aptly accept that all Gays are pedophiles, and all Non-Evangelicals support abortion up to the date of delivery… All feminists are butch, bitchy or both…

All Mexicans work for cheap…All African nations are backward shitholes that choose dictators over democracies.

All Asians are shrewd and tech-savvy…

All Muslims are terrorists… All Native Americans are aimless alcoholics. All Jews are money hoarders and obsessed

with control.

If you love the NBA or NFL you must be Black. If you love NASCAR, the NHL or Rodeos you gotta be White or at least sympathetic to “White plight.” If you hug the flag you’re a patriot, because to question it is treasonous. If you question whether America should strive for better, do better or be better, you are an infidel; or worse…A Liberal Democrat!

That’s why Trumpettes harp on terms like Socialists and the like.

You couldn’t get a handful of decent essays defining Socialism from a bank of registered Republicans, although 99% of them will tell you how bad it is. We wrestle with the cyclops of the NRA to ban assault weapons when the goal should be to create a world where civilians don’t need a Glock.

Emotionalism is bad, and Black folks gotta fix that problem. However, symbolism is vile. If you doubt me, follow Trump’s Twitter feed, which is an endless stream of unfiltered ignorance, stratified in symbolism. White folks, Trump and symbolism are a toxic blend and non-White Americans must concoct a new formula.

are the reason the world is going to s__t,” this person wrote.

And another questioned “what if ” something really had been wrong at the neighbor’s house? Would Mr. Smith have been wrong then to look the

DO NOT CALL THE POLICE!” Nothing will bring back Atatiana Jefferson, an accomplished, caring young woman who earned a biology degree from Xavier University in 2014, was studying Pre-Med, and caring for her ailing mother.

But social media commenter Vanessa Robison suggested that at least her family may get justice for her wrongful death. Concerning the trigger-happy officer, Robison posted: “Time for him to drop that cop suit, Zip on that orange suit, And get ready for a lawsuit.”

Nothing is guaranteed. But time indeed will tell.

other way and ignore the open door?

With growing distrust of police, there was much talk that the African-American

community may have to begin policing itself – a move the Black Panther’s championed in the ‘60s and ‘70s.

James Smith screenshot

victim. It’s a tough call.

One social media commenter disdained uninvolved onlookers and uncaring neighbors: “People like you

Here was one urgent post: “Do not call the police to check on black people!

Call a family member.

Call a friend.

Gather neighbors within the community.

Go check for yourself.

Be creative.

I repeat.

Norma Adams-Wade is an awardwinning journalist.

A founding member of the National Association of Black Journalists, she was inducted into the NABJ Hall of Fame.

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OCTOBER 23, 2019

Conscience of Congress THE LAST WORD DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), AFSCME President Lee Saunders, and Democratic activist and pastor Leah Daughtry took to the stage to have a conversation about politics, voting, and political courage.

Congressman Elijah Cummings (DMD) was scheduled to attend the Spirit of Democracy awards dinner, hosted by the National Coalition for Black Civic Participation (NCBCP) on October 16; he died just a few hours after the dinner concluded.

As Roland Martin led the three luminaries who received the Chairman’s award from NCBPC, it was clear that Cummings would have been right at home in the company of his colleagues. It would have been great to hear his passionate voice thundering about the need to speak

truth to power. As Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, he was known for his powerful and scathing attacks on this administration. He never hesitated to use his investigative powers to check an administration replete with political chicanery and corruption. Indeed, he reportedly signed subpoenas from his hospital bed the evening before he made his ransition.

I always enjoyed my interactions with Congressman Cummings. He was right-on and righteous, humble and honest, and ever faithful to his roots. He had no airs – and was proud to be the son of a sharecropping family.

He loved Black people and loved the Baltimore neighborhood that he never moved away from, commuting daily from Capitol Hill to his home.

FROM THE CAPITOL

BY CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Congresswoman Johnson represents the 30th congressional district of Texas in the US House of Representatives.

He was on a mission!

Like my late colleague, Chairman Elijah Eugene Cummings, who represented the people of the 7th Congressional District of Maryland for more than two decades, I know that serving as chair of a congressional committee brings with it a myriad of challenges and responsibilities.

Chairman Cummings, at sixtyeight-years of age, chaired the powerful House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, investigating wrongdoing in our government on

behalf of the American people.

He slipped away on October 17th at the Johns Hopkins University Hospital in his beloved Baltimore, where he attended law school and where his mother and father birthed a ministry.

While he had been ill for a time, Chairman Cummings never once complained about his sickness. His health failing, he used a walker and a scooter to navigate the corridors of power in Congress.

When he could not attend

Cummings wielded a powerful influence, not only among other politicians regardless of political party, but also on his neighbors, taking to the street with a bullhorn to try to quell emotions in the wake of the police murder of Freddie Gray.

And for all his power, Cummings was also often measured. When 45 attacked his city by calling it a “ratinfested” place where no one wanted to live, Cummings held his powder and allowed others, including many Baltimoreans, to respond.

And while he could be scathing in his questioning, he could also be kind and collegial, which explains why so many Republicans issued acclamatory statements upon his death.

Cummings was guided by his faith and by his keen sense of right and wrong. He believed in our country and, more importantly, in our Constitution, which is why he was so very passionate about the need for those in power to adhere to it. The Maryland congressman was also passionate about children, or the “generations yet unborn.” He chafed at the administration’s policy of separating children from their parents at the border, challenging his important meetings called by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi he participated by telephone from a hospital bed in which he signed subpoenas compelling government officials and others to testify before his committee.

Chairman Cummings loved serving. He adored the people of this country and he found solace in the principles of our democracy, and in the foundations on which they stand.

With a booming baritone voice Chairman Cummings expressed outrage when he was presented with evidence of acts that contravened the best principles and practices of our government, and its policies.

He was relentless in the pursuit of the truth and he sought a balance between divergent political positions.

He could disagree with others without being disagreeable.

When asked why Chairman

colleagues in a booming voice, “We are better than this.”

For all his passion, thunder, and pointed criticism, he was also a notably kind and considerate man. House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (DMD) said of his colleague, “In a time of confrontation and disagreement and anger and, yes, sometimes hate, he was a beacon of civility, of fairness, of justice.” Many others echoed those sentiments, with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi describing Cummings as “the conscience of the Congress.”

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan (R), must set a date for a special election for Cummings congressional seat. Until then, House Democrats will have to decide who assumes his chairmanship of the House Oversight Committee. Many say Cummings’ death will not slow the momentum for impeachment. Indeed, I hope that more members of Congress will emulate the Cummings’ passion for the Constitution and disdain for those who fail to honor it. Speaker

Pelosi has pledged to move swiftly on impeachment, and not a day goes by without 45 providing more reasons for impeachment. On the same day that Congressman Cummings died, the President, after issuing unusually compassionate condolences for the Cummings family, announced that the G-7 meeting next year will be held at the Trump resort in Miami. This is a direct violation of the emoluments clause of the Constitution and a reflection of the way the Trump family has used the White House as a cash machine. One can only imagine what Congressman Cummings would have to say about this matter.

Cumming’s death is a blow to the Congress, the Congressional Black Caucus, the African American community, and the nation. He will be sorely missed. While no one can fill his shoes, we must all be motivated by his legacy of speaking truth to power, being a voice for the voiceless, with compassion, dignity, and respect for the Constitution.

Cummings seemed to push himself when it obvious he was ailing, a former colleague said, “he was on a mission!”

He once said to a newspaper reporter during a hospital stay that he knew that he was living on “borrowed time.”

Yet indeed, Chairman Cummings was on a mission and he would not quit until he had full-filled the promises he had made to those who elected him, and to those who stood with him in the fight for justice, fairness and so much more.

Yes, my dear friend and colleague has departed. He will never make another speech from the well of the House nor will he vote on the floor.

Yet, his presence will remain with us. His spirit will encourage us and his passion will provide us with direction, and peace during the turbulence that life can bring.

Congresswoman Johnson represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives.

She also chairs the House Committee on Science Space and Technology.

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Black community has de ja vu moment in woman’s killing Rodney McIntosh, pastor of Christ the Risen King Church, as he addressed the media along with other black clergy members. “But On the heels of the recent we’re finding out that if we stop for two conviction and sentencing of or three weeks, two or three weeks later a white female police officer someone else might be killed. So we’ve who killed a black male in got to stand up as a community and let his own home in Dallas, Fort them know that we’re sick and tired of Worth has found itself in a our young ladies being killed, we’re sick similar situation --- having and tired of our sons being killed … ” to deal with the killing of Price has called this most recent a black female in her own Atatiana Jefferson incident “unjustifiable.” “Atatiana was a home at the hands of a white beautiful, smart, amazing young woman, male police officer.

The Black community is infuriated and by all accounts, who was unjustly taken from anxiously watches to see how this case will be her family,” the mayor said. “The entire city is handled by a justice system it is already leery in pain. As a mother, a grandmother, a sister, an of. Fort Worth’s mayor, Betsy Price, has offered aunt, I can’t imagine anything worse, and I am an apology to the family of Atatiana Jefferson, so sorry.”

“On behalf of the entire city of Fort Worth, the 28-year-old woman who was fatally shot Saturday when a police officer responding to I’m sorry,” the mayor added while speaking at a wellness check request opened fire into the a press conference. “To Atatiana’s family, it’s unacceptable. There is nothing that could justify window of her home.

And Ed Kraus, Fort Worth’s interim police what happened on Saturday morning. Nothing.”

Price also addressed James Smith, Jefferson’s chief, said Aaron Dean, the officer accused in the neighbor who called the police department’s shooting, resigned before he could fire him.

“What bothers me about us as a community non-emergency number to request a wellness is, for two or three weeks we’ll be upset, we’ll check on Jefferson.

“I know you’re hurting today,” the mayor said. be angry, and then we’ll go on with life,” said

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“You called police, as we ask good neighbors to do. You were being that wonderful neighbor, the one that we would all want next door to us, the type of person who does what’s right in Fort Worth.

“Atatiana’s death has left you totally shaken and your sense of security and trust in law enforcement jeopardized,” said Price, who also called for the community’s prayers and support of Jefferson’s 8-year-old nephew who witnessed her killing. “And I’m sorry.”

Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer who said she thought she was entering her own apartment when she fatally shot Botham Jean, 26, was recently convicted of murdering him and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

While the distrust many in Black communities in Fort Worth and Dallas, specifically, and nationwide, in general, have for law enforcement and the justice system has merit, Mayor Price’s expressed sympathy for Jefferson’s family and the police department’s quick move to fire Dean should provide some form of hope that accountability in this case will be upheld.

From Marva with

By Marva Sneed

Monday, January 21, 2019

On From Marva with Love, is the opportunity for children to be Shaunte L. Allen, a 15-year educator critiqued in areas of, film, humanities, and community advocate who was performing arts, visual arts, culinary, elected to the Glenn Heights City or whatever their talent happens to be.

Council Member talked about her And so with that 2016 gala we are now passion for serving her community and having our inaugural Freedom Fund being committed to economic growth and Scholarship Banquet. With the that improves the quality of life for Freedom Fund it is for us to raise funds all citizens. As an educator, she held and so when we raise those funds we positions as adjunct faculty, professor, can then give those scholarships to and department chair with the Dallas those kids which will then funnel back County Community to the Act-So portion.

College District. She We want people also taught high school in to know that they Garland ISD. can donate at www.

Ms. Allen’s tricitiesnaacp.org. Follow specialization is Young us on FB tricities.naacp, Adult Remediation Twitter tricities_naacp, and Literacy.

She and IG tri-cities_naacp. has volunteered with numerous organizations MS: Can you explain such as Habitat for TriCities?

Humanity, African SLA: For people who American Read-In, Hon. Shaunte L. Allen move from the north there National Action Network, is always a question about and Victims Outreach of Dallas. where do you live is it South Dallas Currently, she serves as Board or Southern Dallas. There is always Secretary for her neighborhood confusion with this. So when you talk HOA, member of Urban League, and about Dallas vs. Dallas County. Dallas Communications Chair for NAACP- is the actual city. But when people say TriCities Branch where she supports Southern Dallas, typically it will be all the mission to fight for civil rights, the cities south of Dallas. We have two social justice, and education reform. areas that we refer to.

The NAACP-TriCities presented One of the areas is Best Southwest. its inaugural Freedom Fund and The Best Southwest in Dallas County Scholarship Banquet, last weekend is DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, with keynote speaker Dr. Shelia Lancaster, Glenn Heights, Red Oak, Samone Brown.

Hutchins, Wilmer, Ferris, Ovilla and Balch Springs. From those three MS: Can you give some specific cities Cedar Hill, Duncanville background on the NAACP Freedom & DeSoto were formed as TriCities Fund Banquet?

NAACP. SLA: NAACP will put on two For more of the interview with events of the year, which the first is Shaunte Allen go to BlogTalkRadio. the Act-So Awards Gala. TriCities- com Cheryl’s World ‘From Marva NAACP held their first Act-So Awards with Love.’

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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS The Texas Legislature passed ten (10) joint resolutions proposing amendments to the Texas Constitution. Texas voters will have the opportunity on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 to decide on whether to approve the proposed constitutional amendments. In addition to the proposed amendments, several cities in Dallas County will also be holding local elections.

Following is the wording of the proposed amendments as they will appear on the ballot and a suggested position for each amendment. Regardless of your position on the issues, I encourage you to participate in the process and exercise your right and vote.

Remember, only with your participation can our great democracy work!

Proposition Number 1 "The constitutional amendment permitting a person to hold more than one office as a municipal judge at the same time."

Vote Yes: Passage of this amendment would make it easier for smaller municipalities to have qualified municipal judges by allowing a person to serve as a municipal judge in more than one municipality at the same time, regardless of whether the person was elected or appointed to each office.

Proposition Number 2 "The constitutional amendment providing for the issuance of additional general obligation bonds by the Texas

Water Development Board in an amount not to exceed $200 million to provide financial assistance for the development of certain projects in economically distressed areas."

Vote Yes. Passage of this amendment would allow the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) to sell bonds for the Economically Distressed Area Program (EDAP). The proceeds from the bonds would be used to encourage building water supply and wastewater facilities in economically distressed areas of the state.

Proposition Number 3 "The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster."

Vote Yes. The passage of this amendment would allow the Legislature to create a temporary property tax exemption that a political subdivision could adopt for persons owning property in an area that was declared a disaster area by the governor.

Proposition Number 4 "The constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of an individual income tax, including a tax on an individual's share of partnership and unincorporated associated income."

Vote No. Passage of this amendment is unnecessary because the Texas Constitution does not permit imposing an individual income tax and sets a high bar for imposing a tax by requiring approval

Proposition Number 5 "The constitutional amendment dedicating the revenue received from the existing state sales and use taxes that are imposed on sporting goods to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Historical Commission to protect Texas' natural areas, water quality, and history by acquiring, managing, and improving state and local parks and historic sites while not increasing the rate of the state sales and use taxes."

Vote Yes. Passage of this amendment would automatically appropriate the sporting goods sales tax to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Historical Commission. The Legislature would maintain the ability to determine the specific uses of the funds and their allocation. Sustained and predictable funding through the automatic appropriation of the sporting goods sales tax would help state parks and the historical commission plan better for repairs, projects and new parks.

Proposition Number 6 "The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase by $3 billion the maximum bond amount authorized for the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas."

Vote Yes. Passage of this amendment would increase funding of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute (CPRIT) to $6 billion from $3 billion. CPRIT provides grants to support institutions of learning, advanced medical research facilities, and others in the process of finding the causes of all types of human cancer and developing cures from lab research and clinical trials.

Proposition Number 7 "The constitutional amendment allowing increased distributions from the available school fund."

Vote Yes. Passage of this amendment

would improve funding for public schools by doubling the constitutionally authorized annual distribution from the School Land Board to the Available School Fund (ASF) from $300 million to $600 million.

Proposition Number 8 "The constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the flood infrastructure fund to assist in the financing of drainage, flood mitigation, and flood control projects."

Vote Yes. Passage of this amendment would create the Flood Infrastructure Fund to provide financing for a drainage, flood mitigation, or flood control projects.

The fund can be used for planning and design activities; to obtain related regulatory approval; or construction of flood mitigation and drainage infrastructure.

Proposition Number 9 "The constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation precious metal held in a precious metal depository located in the state."

Vote Yes. Passage of this resolution would allow the Legislature by general law to exempt from property taxation precious metal held in a precious metal depository in the state. Texas currently exempts certain precious metals from sales and use tax.

Proposition Number 10 "The constitutional amendment to allow the transfer of a law enforcement animal to a qualified caretaker in certain circumstances."

Vote Yes. Passage of this amendment would let police dogs and other law enforcement animals retire in their old age and live with their handler or another qualified caretaker. Currently, the state constitution prohibits law enforcement agencies from transferring valuable property to a private person or organization for free.

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OCTOBER 23, 2019

Fighting voter suppression

By Andrew Gillum

There's a major case before a federal judge in Florida that impacts our mission to register voters who have fallen out of the process, and I'm waiting with all of you for a ruling that could be handed down at any moment.

If you aren't familiar with the case, here's a quick rundown. Nearly two out of every three voters in Florida passed Amendment 4 last November, giving ex-offenders the ability to restore their constitutional right to vote.

Then, the Florida GOP-led legislature knew that this granted

more than a million Floridians who have had their voices silenced for years the opportunity to be heard at the ballot box -- so they passed a law to implement a Jim Crow-era poll tax denying people their right to vote, ignoring the will of the voters.

Next, Donald Trump's buddy, Ron DeSantis, signed this backwards Jim Crow-era poll tax into law -- a blatant attempt to make it harder for people to vote.

Now, after being challenged in court, a federal judge could rule on this important case at any moment.

We don't know how the judge will rule in this case, but we must continue to speak out.

Forcing ex-offenders to pay a poll tax harkens back to some very dark

specifically Black voters in the South.

America has a long history of voter suppression, and now Republicans in Florida like DeSantis have decided to take up the mantle of this shameful

We need to send a strong message to leaders in Florida and across the country that the right to vote is exactly that, a right -- not a privilege. days across our nation, suppressing the vote from folks who the people in power wanted to hold down.

Many could not afford to pay to vote, targeting workers just scraping by to survive, people of color, and

legacy as they do Trump's bidding.

They know how important Florida is to Trump's re-election and they don't want certain folks to vote -- it's as simple as that.

We need to send a strong message

to leaders in Florida and across the country that the right to vote is exactly that, a right -- not a privilege.

The more people that have a say in our democracy the stronger it gets. cheryl, can you click here to add your name if you agree that we should make voting easier -- not harder?

We are not sitting down as we await this ruling, our movement to register and reengage voters to flip Florida blue and defeat Trump is gaining momentum by the day, because accomplishing our mission is the only way we can ensure Trump is removed from the White House.

That's the cold hard truth.

Every day I'm grateful for your support to power our movement -and the people of our nation who are longing for the progressive future we deserve are grateful, as well.

Forward.

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OCTOBER 23, 2019

Humanitarian honorees

In its second year, the State Fair of Texas and the Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House & Museum Steering Committee are proud to announce the recipients of the Juanita Craft Humanitarian Awards.

Mrs. Craft was a tireless activist for civil rights and played a crucial role in integrating many places across the city of Dallas, including the State Fair of Texas.

In honor of her efforts, achievements, and legacy, the State Fair and Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House & Museum Steering Committee recognize individuals who are following in her footsteps and continue to be advocates for positive change in our community.

WFAA's award-winning investigative reporter, Demond Fernandez was the emcee of the ceremony that was held recently, and District 7 councilmember, Adam Bazaldua made remarks.

that have made important and sustained contributions to the understanding and promotion of civil rights.

Legacy Award Recipient – Linda Lydia Legacy Award Honorable Mention – Jaqueline Mixon

CATALYST AWARD For individuals under the age of 40 years old that are making an impact in civil and human rights in the city of Dallas by creating new initiatives and opportunities.

Catalyst Award Recipient – Taylor Toynes Catalyst Award Honorable Mention – Rev. Dr. Michael Waters and Atty Yulise Reaves Waters

SPARK AWARD Mrs. Craft focused on the development of young people as leaders. This award is designed to recognize a young person between the ages of 14-21 that is making an impact in their schools, neighborhood, or local community by contributing to making our world an even better place now and in the future.

Spark Award Recipient – William Menifee

LEGACY AWARD A lifetime achievement award for individuals, families, or organizations

VISIONARY AWARD This award is designed to recognize individuals whose contributions are currently creating a positive effect on civil rights and community transformation in Dallas. This individual has committed their personal time, resources, and passion to take on a challenge that addresses equity and fairness presently.

Visionary Award Recipient – Rev. Richie Butler Visionary Award Honorable Mention – Kimberly O'Neil

In addition, the Craft House was awarded a $500,000 grant.

Nominate a teacher for 2020 Outstanding Teaching Awards (DeSoto, TX)- State Representative Carl Sherman encourages the community to nominate a teacher for the 2020 Outstanding Teaching Awards.

Each year, Humanities Texas recognizes excellence in classroom teaching through their Outstanding Teaching Awards.

Rep. Sherman recognizes that District 109 schools have great teachers that are able to speak into the lives of our children.

He said, “Our teachers have and will continue to make a difference in our communities. I am reaching out to the community to ask that you nominate an outstanding teacher for one (or more) of the available awards.”

AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING EARLY-CAREER TEACHING The Award for Outstanding Early-Career Teaching recognizes exemplary contributions of early-career humanities teachers who have completed three or fewer years of teaching. Teachers of English, language arts, foreign languages, history, and social studies are eligible for this award, as are teachers of art, drama, and music if they emphasize the history, criticism, and theory of the arts. Two teachers are typically selected to receive this $5,000 cash award, with an additional $500 for their schools to purchase humanities-based instructional materials.

JULIUS GLICKMAN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD Humanities Texas will select one of the fifteen award winners who demonstrates exceptional leadership in the educational field to receive the Julius Glickman Educational Leadership Award.

The award honors Humanities Texas board member Julius Glickman for his extraordinary leadership of our organization and many others.

Nominees must be full-time teachers in Texas public or private schools. Teachers of OUTSTANDING TEACHING English and language arts, foreign languages, OF THE HUMANITIES AWARDS history, and social studies are eligible for the State Representative The Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Outstanding Teaching of the Humanities Awards Carl Sherman Awards recognize exemplary K–12 humanities and the Awards for Outstanding Early-Career teachers. Each year, twelve teachers are Teaching. Teachers of art, drama, and music are selected to receive a $5,000 cash award and an additional $500 for their eligible if they emphasize the history, criticism, and theory of the arts. respective schools to purchase humanities-based instructional materials.

Only teachers of Texas history courses are eligible for the Linden Heck Howell Outstanding Teaching of Texas History Award. Nominees should be LINDEN HECK HOWELL OUTSTANDING TEACHING skillful and dedicated teachers who possess an expansive and profound OF TEXAS HISTORY AWARD knowledge of the humanities subject(s) they teach.

Nominees should also have a record of active involvement in The Linden Heck Howell Outstanding Teaching of Texas History Award was established in memory of Ms. Howell, former chair of our Board of community activities and professional organizations, particularly those Directors, as a lasting tribute to her service to the organization and her that promote the humanities. Previous award winners are ineligible to apply. To nominate a teacher, complete the nomination form at https:// commitment to the study of Texas history.

The winning teacher receives a $5,000 cash award, with an additional www.humanitiestexas.org/education/teacher-awards/nomination.

For more information, call 512.440.1991, or email ota@ $500 for his or her school to purchase instructional materials supporting humanitiestexas.org.

Texas history.

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OCTOBER 23, 2019

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Minority Business Month Breast Cancer Awareness Month Recurring Events Feeding The Needy, Host: Michael “Hollywood” Hernandez, 1641 Corsicana St, Dallas. 3-5p., Sundays.

The Kinsey African American Art & History Collection, A. A. M. 3536 Grand Ave. 9-21-19 - 3-1-20.

West African Drumming and Dance Class, South Dallas Culture Center, 3400 Fitzhugh Ave. 11a-1p. (10-26)(12-7), Ages 5-18. Info: Marilyn Clark, 214-671-1998.

Arthello Beck Gallery Presents: Nitashia Johnson The Self Publication, So. Dallas Culture Center, 3400 Fitzhugh Ave.

October 23 Irving Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Business Mixer, 5:30-7p. www.IrvingHCC.com.

UT Dallas Women’s Summit, Speaker: Leah Frazier, UT Dallas, 800 W Campbell Rd., Richardson. 9-4p.

Dallas Mavs vs. Washington Wizards, American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave. 7:30p. Ticketmaster.com.

The MLK Fresh Produce Distribution Center, (Building A) 2929 MLK, Jr. Blvd. Wednesday’s 10:30a-1:30p.

Tarrant County Seniors, College Readiness Conf., T. C. C. Trinity River Campus, 300 Trinity Campus Circle, Ft. Worth. 9a-2p. Register w/ School Counselor.

October 24 Happy Birthday to Team Member and Fashion Queen Nena Bradford Hayden.

Emmett W. Chappelle, Scientist and research, born in 1925 in Phoenix Arizona.

African Diaspora–New Dialogues with Lillian-Yvonne Bertram, South Dallas Culture Center, 3400 Fitzhugh Ave. 7:30p. Free.

The Exchange Halloween Party Networking Event, Norma’s Café The Turner House 401 N. Rosemount Ave. 6p. Free. Register: events. r20.constantcontact.com.

Breast Health Educ., Mammogram Screening, Buckner Wynnwood-Family Hope Center, 2006 Didsbury Cir-

October 27

cle. 8a-1p. Contact: Monica Moran 214-266-3059.

6200 Dexham Rd. Rowlett. 2:30p. In the Cafeteria.

Linny Nance Live, Chocolate Secrets, 3926 Oak Lawn Ave. 7:30-11p. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

The Big Tex Job Fair, Fair Park, 1121 1st Ave. Dallas.

10a-1p. Info: BigTex.com/jobfair.

Halloween Safe-Tacular at Ronald Kirk Bridge, 311 Canada Dr. Dallas. 4-8p. Free see Eventbrite.com.

MLK Toastmasters Club, 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Bldg. A, Activity Rm. A, 6:45p. Contact: 214-670-8418.

Meet & Greet Sole’ & Professor Griff, Sankofa Kitchen 3333 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., #118. 6p.

Ladies First Vendor and Networking Event, Duncanville Parks & Recreation, 201 James Collins Blvd.

4:30-8:30p. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

Garland ISD Students Honors Staff, Daughterly E.S. 500 W Miller Rd, Garland. 8:30a. In the Cafeteria.

Garland ISD Students Honors Staff, Watson E.S. 2601 Dairy Rd., Garland. 9:15a. In the Cafeteria.

Garland ISD Students Honors Staff, Hillside E.S. 2014 Dairy Rd. Garland. 10a. In the Cafeteria.

Garland ISD Students Honors Staff, Kimberlin E.S.1520 Cumberland Dr. Garland. 1:p. In the Cafeteria.

Garland ISD Students Honors Staff, Austin M.S. 1125 Beverly Dr. Garland. 1:45p. In the Cafeteria.

Be the Bridge Book Tour, Bent Tree Bible Fellowship, 4141 International Pkwy. Carrollton. 7-9p.

100 Black Men of America, Inc., The Barbershop Tour, Friendship-West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. 7-9p.

“Undersign the Redline” exhibit, City Hall, 1500 Marilla St. 6-8p.

Info: pao@dallascityhall.com.

October 25 NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet, Speaker: Eric H. Holder, Jr., Will Rogers Memorial Ctr, 3400 Burnett Tandy Dr. Info: ftw.naacp.banquet@ gmail.com. 6:45-9p.

Demand Africa Presents: Afirmma Music Panel, Dallas Public Library, 1515 Young St. 1-5p. Eventbrite.

Black Excellent-DFW Poetic Experience, Young Black Entrepreneurs 4300 W. Northgate Dr. 7-10p.

Eventbrite.com.

Poets N Jazz #2, Clarence Muse Café, 1309 Canton St. 9p. Tickets: Ticketmaster.com.

Bishop Arts Theatre Center Stages: Andrew Lippa’s The Wild Party, Bishop Arts Theatre, 215 S. Tyler St. Tickets: www.BishopArtsTheatre.org Up Town Happy Hour Friday’s, Tate’s, 2723 Mc Kinney Ave.4-10p. Tickets:Evenbrite.com.

Free Dance Classes, Modern Classes, South Dallas Culture Center, 3400 Fitzhugh Ave. 6-6:55p., Ages 11 & up. Register: www.becklesdancingco.org.

Garland ISD Students Honors Staff, Shorehaven E.S. 600 Shorehaven Dr. Garland. 8:30a. In the Cafeteria.

Garland ISD Students Honors Staff, Back E.S. 7300 Bluebonnet Dr. Rowlett. 1:45p. In the Cafeteria.

Garland ISD Students Honors Staff, Dorsey E.S.

October 26 Monthly Breakfast w/ Councilman Casey Thomas II District 3 at Dallas Executive Airport 5303 Challenger Dr. 10am.

45th Annual Harambee Festival, MLK, Jr. Community Center, 2922 MLK Jr. BLVD. 10a-6p.

Just Brunching: Sip & Share, The Help Studios, 2435 Squire Pl. Farmers Branch, 11a.-2p. Tickets: Eventbrite.

FWBF Fall Festival, Ft. Worth Bible Fellowship, 2900 E. Altamesa Blvd., Ft. Worth. 3-8p. Free.

Breast Health Education, Mammogram Screening, Spring Fellowship Church, 817 Holcomb Rd. 8a-1p. Contact: Jeff Howard. 214-266-0514.

Plasencia Cigars Showcases Tomea, The Attaché Cigar, 4099 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. #101. 8p. Eventbrite.com.

UMW Arts & Craft Fair, Dallas Indian Mission United Methodist Church, 1203 N. Hollywood Ave. 10a-3p.

South Dallas Culture Center Music Lounge Feat: Gregg A. Smith, 3400 Fitzhugh Ave. 7:30p.

Geek Plus Magazine Business Shower, Geek Plus Magazine, 211 N. Ervay #1000. 12-5p.

Pre-Halloween Day Party Boo Bash, Blue Martini 7301 Lone Star Dr., Plano. 3-8p. A Lisa Ramsey Event.

2nd We Can Do It Speaker: Jenna Quinn Holiday Inn Trophy Club, 725 Plaza Dr. 9a-4p. Register: http://events. r20.constantcontact.com.

Kaiser Street Church Fall Festival, 517 Kaiser St. Garland. 3p-6p. Jumping Castles, Game Booths, Live Music, Food and more. Free.

FCC Presents: Blackout Comedy Hour, Dallas Comedy House, 3036 Elm St. 8-9p. embed.showclix.com.

Mixed Media Art Student Workshop, MLK, Jr. Recreation Center 1300 Wilson St. Denton. 10a-1p. Eventbrite.

Pan African Connection Lectures, Sole’ & Professor Griff, 4466 S. Marsalis Ave. 1-3p. Reg: Sole’, devitribewellness.com, Professor Griff, paypal.me/professorgriffcorp.

DeDe’s Ultimate Halloween Party & Costume Contest, Park Avenue Dallas, 11035 Ables Ln. Tickets: 972-598-0855.

Domestic Violence on Lock Down I’m still standing, Host: Councilwoman Carolyn Arnold King, Beckley Saner Rec. Ctr. 114 W. Hobson Ave. 10:30a-2:30p.

Neo Soul Sunday’s at Blue Martini Lounge 7301 Lone Star Dr. Plano 4p-12a.

Single Black Female by: Lisa B. Thompson, Jubilee Theatre 506 Main St., Ft. Worth. 3p. jubileetheatre.org.

Big C. Open Mic & Karaoke, The Spot Sports Bar, 3101 E. Division St., Arlington. 8p.

October 28 Free Computer Classes, Martin Luther King Branch Library 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 11:30a. Info: 214670-0344.

Free Skill Quest Career Readiness, West Dallas Multipurpose Center, 2828 Fish Trap Rd. 9a-11a. Info: 214879-9950.

October 29 The Power Breakfast: Mingle & Mimosas, Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, 2922 MLK, Jr. Blvd. Bldg. A, #104. 7:30-9a. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

Women of Color: Ft. Worth Business Mixer, Petroleum Club of Ft. Worth, 777 Main St. #4000. 4-6p. Tickets: www. eiseverywhere.com.

Happy Hour Fundraiser, Candidate Tonya J. Holt, Shark Club USA, 8451 Parkwood Blvd., Plano. 5:308p. Tickets: donorbox.com.

Garland ISD Students Honors Staff, Park Crest E.S. 2232 Park Crest Dr. Garland. 1p.

Garland ISD Students Honors Staff, Garland H.S. 310 S. Garland Ave. 1:45p. In the Main Gym. Garland ISD Students Honors Staff, Houston M.S. 2232 Sussex Dr. Garland. 2:30p.

October 30 Nowitzki Way Street Naming Ceremony, 2500 Victory Ave. 12-1p.

Breast Health Education, Mammogram Screening, Moorland Family YMCA, 907 E. Ledbetter Dr. 8a.-1p. Contact: Monica Moran 214-266-3059.

Wednesday Wine & Jazz, Box Garden in Legacy Hall, 7800 Windrose Ave. Plano. 6-11p. Tickets: Eventbrite.com.

Oct. 31- Nov. 2 Sherrod Ruthland Presents: Confessions of an Exotic Dancer, Staring: NeNe Leaks, TBAAL, 1309 Canton St. Thu. & Fri. 7:30p, Sat. 2p. & 8p. Ticketmaster.

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OCTOBER 23, 2019

Flow of Ci and Co Life’s Challenges

Courtney Roden and Cierra Mayes began their podcast with a quote of the week. Both of their quotes speak about life challenges and having willpower to keep going.

Courtney: “Turn I wish into I will.”

Cierra: “The Universe gives you what you deserve not what you want. “ Their first topic of discussion was on the Amber Guyger Sentencing. She is sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murder of Botham Jean. Many people are questioning if that was a fair charge or if she should have gotten a lengthier punishment.

Cierra: “A lot of people aren’t satisfied with her sentenced because they say, she wont serve that full sentence.She would most likely get out earlier than that”. “People also feel like the judge was too nice to Amber, giving her a hug after her sentencing and also giving her a bible.”

Courtney: “We have Black people in jail right now who didn’t get that same treatment, who committed the same crime or possibly something not as extreme but was given a longer sentenced.

It would be different if the same treatment was given to

her and others but that’s not the case unfortunately.”

Next, these lady’s voice their opinion on the tragic death of Joshua Brown whom testified for Mr. Jean in the Amber Guyger case. Joshua Brown was shot and killed Friday October 4, 2019. Just 10 days after testifying,which makes you wonder if it had anything to do with his testimony in the case or possibly something in regards to his personal life.

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Courtney: “Why is everyone trying to get rid of our black men; I just hate that another black man is dead from gun violence. Where he was shot is specific; it was a meaning towards that which makes you wonder, was it because he testified? By them shooting him in the mouth, that’s like saying, you should not have opened your mouth and testified.”

Cierra: “Joshua Brown was so emotional when he was testifying because it could’ve easily been him; And now it is him, he is another victim of gun violence. They ambushed him first of all,I just honestly think somebody was out to get him and they did; they shot him in the mouth and chest.”

Tune into their show on Wednesdays at 2p.m. on Blogtalkradio/CherylsWorld

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OCTOBER 23, 2019

Support for Africa

BY HOLLYWOOD HERNANDEZ

Dr. Belinda Babila, a native of Cameroon, is actively involved in delivering aid to the thousands fleeing the country of Cameroon because of the current genocide.

In December she traveled to the area and saw the atrocities firsthand as the CEO of The BBF (The Belinda Babila Foundation-Heal The World Afrika BBF). They are the biggest provider of medical aid in the area of Adagom and OgojaNigeria. As a US-based NonGovernmental Organization, Dr. Babila launched a food drive immediately after her outreach to refugees in Nigeria, December 2018.

During her three-day outreach which ran from December 14 through 16, 2018, Dr. Babila noticed amongst other necessities, the urgent need for the refugees to get food.

Many refugees complained of going for days without food as the quantity given by the United Nations High Commission Refugee (UNHCR) is never enough.

They told Dr. Babila it takes sometimes six months for supplies to come from UNHCR. Dr. Bablia promised to come back in the not too distant future with food. She also promised to get in touch with partners who would help to get a huge quantity of food that would be enough for all refugees.

According to Dr. Babila their needs in Africa are overwhelming.

“We are currently doing

Livelihood Sustenance Programs in Bonaberi Douala Cameroon and Uyo NIGERIA. We need non PERISHABLE local food items like rice, beans, Garri, salt, and oil monthly in Cameroon and Weekly to the Cameroonian Refugees in UYo.” She continued, “We also do menstrual hygiene management where we distribute 10,000 pads to girls and women yearly. *We do hygiene and sanitation management where we give out basic hygiene needs like toothpaste, toothbrushes, body lotion, body wash or Soap, deodorant, diapers/wipes, and slippers.

“We also provide educational assistance to the over 2000 children currently in NIGERIA. “We do a Medical Outreach and do basic preventive health education to the Refugees and IDPS.” BBF’s team on the ground in Africa does the best they can with the refugees in the area.

BBF has a black-tie event planned for November 9, 2019, at 8 pm at The Nirvana Event Center, 9550 Skillman, in Dallas, to raise funds for the refugees who are fleeing the country. Donations can also be made at: Cashapp:Bbabilafoundation.214-296-7209* PayPal:belindababilaf@gmail.com Make Checks Payable to and Mail to Belinda Babila Foundation* 10935 Estate Lane No 238 Dallas TX 75238

My Truth, continued from front

outburst in front of the jury.

Refusing to remain silent, Mr. Wilkerson cited case law and told the judge that he would have some explaining to do. “Let them put us in jail for zealously representing my client.”

While saying he would wait to say what the result of the contempt citation would be Judge Garza also threatened to issue a second citation if there was another outburst. He instructed attorneys to wait for his rulings on objections, before responding.

Mr. Wilkerson told the judge that he was wrong for telling him “sit down” in front of the jury, saying it leaves a negative impression, that could reflect negatively on the case, painting the attorney as a “crazy, angry Black man!”

For his outburst, the Thurgood Marshall Law School grad ended up in a jail cell in Lew Sterrett Justice Center. The judge gave him 14 days and a $500 fine; however he was released on a personal recognizance $500 bond.

There were some who felt that Mr. Wilkerson was “over the top,” that he should have acted a certain way; while others said they appreciated the passion he displayed.

His defendant was later found “not guilty” on aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, a felony; but “guilty” of misdemeanor assault.

Although Ms. Booker is a transgender woman, the defense said the fight was between two men.

Attorney Larry Taylor of the Cochran Firm considers Mr. Wilkerson to be a good person. “He really is a good person and he is very passionate about his clients and the law,” said Mr. Taylor, adding that his friend and mentee is correct that he is expected to walk a certain way. “As a 6 foot 1 inch Black man, I am careful not to raise my voice. even though I am at the same level as my counterpart, who is not Black.

“The issue is that whenever you are in a courtroom there’s a fine line as to where you can go. There’s all kind of risks with alienating the court, even if you feel that you are not being treated fairly.”

According to Atty. Taylor, there are certain “invisible rules” regarding actions and appearance.

Such is also the case in my profession but thankfully times are changing.

While we still adhere to certain levels of decorum and have to be cognizant of giving off “angry Black” vibes; now you see more women, especially on television, who wear their hair like I do, naturally.

When Atty. Taylor wore his hair in corn rows, a young man came up and asked him if he was a lawyer. He replied “yes” and the young man became excited

Edward Thomas

Judge Hector Garza

Muhlaysia Booker because he said his mother told him that in order to be a lawyer you had to look a certain way.

The young man had watched Atty. Taylor in action and was impressed by the way he carried himself and how people showed him respect.

That exchange between the two encouraged Atty. Taylor to “buck the system,” and while he is always cognizant of lines, barriers, perceptions and misperceptions; he embraces change.

Just think about it.

Sadly Ms. Booker is no long with us.

About two months after her fight with Mr. Thomas, she was found shot to death.

Perceptions become reality.

As I sat in the courtroom, thoughts of all the misperceptions and biases were swirling around in my head.

For many, the only reality was what was in their heads, between their two ears.

The thought that “your” reality is the only one that matters is why we have so many misunderstandings.

Instead of inserting yourself into the equation, it might help if you asked, “why?”

Ignorance escalates and exacerbates situations that could otherwise be solved.

Instead we run around, sometimes stuck on stupid, trying to run others lives when we can barely handle our own.

No matter what, we don’t have all the answers and sometimes we don’t even have the right questions.

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OCTOBER 23, 2019

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