Texas Metro News

VOL.8 NO. 44

August 12, 2020

WRONG CHURCH

Supporters say “Don’t Come for Us!” page 10

MY TRUTH

By Cheryl Smith,

Publisher

Your journey is your journey Everyone has their own journey.

The task of understanding your journey is enough without trying to figure out another’s.

For example, you see someone screaming and shouting at a graduation and you give them a side eye; probably thinking they are a bit over the top and just way too much.

LAWYER BEGINS 200-MILE TREK FOR JUSTICE

By ASHLEY MOSS Texas Metro News FORT WORTH - It’s a long walk to justice, but a Fort Worth attorney says it’s a necessary journey.

Monday, Leon Reed, Jr., a personal injury and criminal defense lawyer, began the trek from Fort Worth to 1100 Congress Ave, the Texas State Capitol – on foot.

“This is something that has been on my mind for a while,” said Reed, 52, during an exclusive interview last week with Texas Metro News.

“I struggled a long time with how I could make a difference.

I’ve been to protests over the years, but I felt under-utilized,

Leon Reed Jr.

like I could be doing more,” he said. “This isn’t something that I look forward to doing.

“Right now it’s just something that I have to do. Maybe along the way, we can all come to understand that we are better for this.”

Calling his journey a “Walk for

Reform,” Reed will travel along Interstate Highway 35W South through the Texas Hill Country and into the Capital City. For his safety, he will be accompanied by a friend, who will drive a recreational vehicle along the route so that Reed can rest, take bathroom breaks and retire for the night.

He will walk up to 30 miles each day, he said, adding that the 188 -213 mile journey will take him about eight days.

Reed expects to arrive in Austin by August 19.

Once there, he plans to hand-deliver a letter to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott outlining his see JUSTICE, page 7

Former pro athletes discuss race and sports

By ALLANA J. BAREFIELD Staff Writer

Tamecka Grate Frazier

But you don’t know what it took to get them to that point.

You don’t know what obstacles they overcame to walk across that stage and who was there to support that journey.

Which brings me to my truth.

I read Tamecka Grate Frazier’s book last month, but it wasn’t the first time I had heard her story. Her journey is definitely one worth knowing and sharing.

Veteran award-winning journalist Gary Reaves reached out to me about Tamecka 24 years ago and asked if I wanted the story. He was already covering her brutal attack for Dallas-based ABC affiliate WFAA-TV and like see MY TRUTH, page 9

Athletes have always initiated change; from raising a Black Power fist in the air, tweeting out a petition to sign or kneeling on the field, to protecting the Vietnam War or wearing a Black Lives Matter T-shirt.

The landscape of society has always brought different backgrounds together to bond over sports.

Sports have also sparked uncomfortable and controversial conversations.

Former NBA, WNBA and NFL players hopped on a Zoom call

recently to discuss how race is a factor not only on the field but off. The discussion was sponsored by The National Association of Black Journalists Sports Task Force, One Team and the NFL Players Association.

Benjamin Watson, former player with the

Griots in virtual reality

New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints moderated the panel. He started off by saying, “athletes are always at the forefront of change.” George Floyd’s death shook everyone’s core and propelled communisee ATHLETES, page 12

I WAS JUST THINKING

By Norma Adams-Wade

Some of the 44 NABJ founders gathered back in Washington D. C. in 1975.

Credits : Courtesy of NABJ

Back in Africa, the Motherland, they called storytellers Griots.

Griots kept the oral history of the tribes, and villages in their heads and memories.

Griots were walking data

Please wear your mask and wash your hands!

Communications powerhouse joins Vianovo as partner

Eddie Reeves

By Terry Allen Texas Metro News

Eddie Reeves, Founder of Reeves Strategy Group, has joined Vianovo, a leading strategy consultancy at the intersection of business, policy and politics, as part of their Dallas satellite office. Reeves, a staple in the communications community, will join as Partner.

This move, initially announced

by Vianovo in mid-July, will position the company to expand their presence and capabilities nationwide and in Mexico.

With a stellar career in integrated and crisis communications, and public affairs, Reeves ups the ante by teaming with the boutique communications firm to provide see VIANOVO, page 6

banks. Their memories were archives of detailed ancient happenings. Nothing was written down. It was memorized – and recalled on demand when needed.

That’s why the griots were important. They would recite the lineage of families, the movement of tribes from one location to the next, significant battles that were won or see GRIOTS, page 5

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The Back2Skool Series: Teach Them to Pray!

QUIT PLAYIN’ BY VINCENT L. HALL

Any religion or spirituality that requires a building is subject to exploitation. Likewise, any educational process that requires brick and mortar is suspect. Regardless of what the “Head of State” says, learning is a 24/7 process best managed by parents and complimented by educators.

Classroom instruction is always in order at my house.

Every experience is a learning opportunity. It’s been said that there is no wasted time in preparation. Every issue and event is open, and instruction is endless.

This series, “Back2Skool” will consist of four parts, sequenced in the order that fits me. Quit

Playin’! You didn’t know that pedagogy was my side hustle? My daughters will tell you that every day with me has an argument that leads to discovery and ends in knowledge.

The first installment rests on the notion that children need spiritual development and growth. I fell upon a prayer model that coincides with essential social justice teachings and what used to be taught in Vacation Bible School.

The “5 Finger Prayer” model does not give your children the exact words, but it does point them in the right direction. Kathryn Shirley’s prescription puts everything in a perspective that promotes humanity over individuality. Just in case your spawn becomes President, this process will deter them from believing that the

world was created for their control and consumption.

The prayer begins at the thumb because its closest to your heart. “So pray for those closest to you; your family and friends.” The forefinger or pointer finger gives direction, so pray for your teachers, coaches, ther-

apists, doctors, and preachers.

That dreaded middle finger comes next, but it should remind your child to pray for leaders of the church, the government, and business because it is the tallest. It’s hard to fathom praying those who despitefully use you. (Matthew 5:44) However, we must rise above personal prejudices and preferences when raising children. Trump overdosed on the recommended daily requirement of narcissism and bigotry.

The fourth finger is the ring finger, and because it is the weakest, it should remind our students to pray for the sick, the poor, and those most in need.

The pinkie finger is the smallest and represents us as individuals. Pray for yourself and your needs last. Much of this model could be altered, but the pinkie

should always be last.

These prayers require parental involvement and encouragement. My mother had three major religious edicts. You must learn the Lord’s Prayer, the 23rd Psalm, and recite a bible verse before meals. My grandmother said if you didn’t say grace before you ate, you could choke and die. She made a believer out of me!

Evangelicals and religious hypocrites have whined that Madelyn Murray O’Hair doomed the nation with her successful fight to end prayer in school. Their opines are not all bunk, but parents have other options. I contend that whether the school bells ring in Texas this August or not at all, we still have to teach.

Daily prayers are essential.

Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist, and award-winning columnist.

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METRO BRIEFS

2026 Might be a Big Year for Dallas Hosting the World Cup

Treating Myself

By ALLANA J. BAREFIELD Staff Writer

Yes, It was time to treat myself. I needed a makeover. I called up Kena Baccus at Mocca Cosmetics. I asked if I could come in and she said yes. As we gracefully age our skin changes. My skin has become a little more oily. So I knew it was time for a makeup change.

I needed something new. I was greeted with a smile. Mocca Cosmetics is practicing all the acceptable guidelines for assuring the customers’ safety. She took my temperature and asked me to wash my hands and then she washed her hands. I felt really comfortable with that.

She looked at me and right away she knew what I would need. She gave me samples to apply and it was so simple I could see

The Dallas Sports Commission, the Dallas Cowboys and FC Dallas recently announced that Dallas will be bidding to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The event will have a total of 80 matches which will include 60 in USA, 10 in Mexico and 10 in Canada.

The event will consist of 48 national teams. Dallas is one of the 17 cities bidding to be able to host the event. Other candidate cities include Boston, Orlando, Houston and Miami.

Before a decision is made, FIFA will visit each place to see what will be the best fit.

By MARVA J. SNEED Staff Writer

Monica Paul, executive director of the Dallas Sports Commission, thinks that Dallas is ready for this big step.

“We are also thrilled that Dallas will have the possibility to welcome the world and put our passion for soccer on display for the greatest global sporting event,” Paul said in a release. “We have been working on this bid for over a year and look forward to the next step in the process to ensure Dallas is a host city.”

Rep. Sherman says give workers time off to vote

Rep Carl Sherman Sr.

Lancaster, Texas – State Representative Carl Sherman (District 109)has asked

DeSoto’s Glover to lead Parks system

businesses to remember to allow essential workers time off work to vote.

When early voting began for the July 14 Democratic Party Primary Runoff Election Rep. Sherman was there to cast his vote on opening day.

“Remember we must all take part in our civic duty while remembering to monitor the situation with COVID-19 too,” Rep. Sherman said. “More important are the businesses who employ the essential workers who are our heroes and are sacrificing so much for us while exposing themselves to the pandemic.”

Rep. Sherman also urges anyone who can to vote early to do so before Election Day. “If you take part in early voting you can vote at any polling location.”

As a reminder, Texas law gives employees the right to take time off work, without fear or retaliation, for the civic responsibility of voting. This time off is paid for anyone who works during times that the polls are open.

Rep. Sherman also says in the future he would like to see Texas name Election Day as a State Holiday. Election Day is currently a public holiday in nine states and the territory of Puerto Rico.

To locate your nearest polling place visit

Kena Baccus

the difference in how she instructed me to apply the makeup.

All of the products were great. Mocca Cosmetics by Kena Baccus was a real treat for me.

https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/early-voting-information/early-voting-information-2/ for a list of 37 full-time early voting locations in libraries, schools, churches, city halls, and recreation centers throughout the county.

About District 109: Representative Sherman proudly represents the citizens of House District 109, which includes DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Glenn Heights, Hutchins, Lancaster, Wilmer, as well as parts of Ovilla, Ferris, Seagoville, and Dallas. He sits on the House Appropriations Committee, House Corrections Committee, and the House Administration Committee.

After conducting a thorough national search to find a permanent Parks & Recreation Managing Director, the City of DeSoto concluded that Chris Glover, who has been serving as interim director, is to be their permanent choice.

Glover, a 20-year veteran of DeSoto’s Parks System, has served twice in the interim role during his career in DeSoto. Mr. Glover has been serving as Interim Parks & Rec Director since May of 2020 when previous Director M. Reneé Johnson left DeSoto to become an Assistant Director for the Dallas Parks Department.

“I am honored to be named to the post of Managing Director of DeSoto Parks & Recreation and would like to thank the City Manager, Mayor, and City Council for the confidence that they have shown in me,” said Chris Glover. “I have been proud to be a part of this great community and look forward to continuing to provide DeSoto’s residents with the very best recreational opportunities possible.”

Glover’s hiring was praised by DeSoto City Manager Brandon Wright who observed, “I have seen Chris take on some daunting challenges and each time he has thoroughly impressed me with his leadership, his innovative solutions, and the poise that he has shown while handling some very tough assignments.

Chris was truly the best person for the job!”

DeSoto Mayor Curtistene S. McCowan echoed Wright’s sentiments adding, “Those of us who have known Chris over the years have always been impressed by his positive attitude, strong work ethic, and dedication to the well-being of the people of DeSoto.

His selection to lead DeSoto’s parks system into the future is excellent news for our great city!”

Chris Glover

Glover joined DeSoto Parks & Recreation in January of 2000 as a Recreation Manager but quickly took on responsibilities far beyond the scope of that position. Chris exercised oversight for several major construction projects including the Grimes Baseball Complex, Moseley Aquatics Park, Meadow Creek Football Complex, Zeiger Softball Complex, and DeSoto’s Recreation and Senior centers.

Under his leadership, the Parks & Recreation Department significantly contributed to the economic development of DeSoto through hosting youth tournaments which generated an estimated five million dollars annually to the city’s economy. He was also instrumental in assisting the department’s efforts to secure a coveted CAPRA accreditation through the National Recreation and Parks Society. DeSoto Parks & Recreation is one of only 171 parks and recreation agencies in the United States to possess this designation.

He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree for the University of North Texas and is a resident of DeSoto.

Gus’s World Famous Fried to open new hot spot in Deep Ellum

By ALLANA J. BAREFIELD Staff Writer

Get ready to grab some your favorite chicken in Deep Ellum. Gus’s World Famous Fried is a Tennessee-based chain that is branching out. The chicken spot is about to open its fourth location in Texas, following Houston, Fort Worth and Austin.

It’s been three years since they opened the Fort Worth location and the Deep Ellum location will be at 2904 Commerce St. at the corner of Malcolm X Boulevard.

The opening is planned for later this summer. Their signature item is their spicy fried chicken. Customers can also purchase

Gus Fried Chicken

Credits : Photo courtesy of @gusfriedca on Instagram

sides, such as macaroni and cheese, baked beans, fried okra, and potato salad. Stay updated on their Instagram @gusfriedca so you won’t miss out on the details for this Dallas restaurant.

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WILLIAMS: Times Three WAKE UP AND STAY WOKE BY DR. E. FAYE WILLIAMS, ESQ.

From my youth, I can remember many of the elders lamenting that death comes in threes.

In fact, when a community suffered the deaths of two elders, most of the others would walk and talk gingerly in wonderment of who would be next. Although rooted in superstition, the idea of Death Times 3 does sometimes seem to be valid, if not in fact, in circumstance.

This month, the occurrence of Death Times 3 seems to be more than mere circumstance with the deaths of Rep. John Lewis, the Rev. C.T. Vivian and Mayor Charles Evers — three luminaries of the civil rights era.

Initially, questions loom: How do we fill the chasm? Who will fill the chasm? There’re some who, in passing, leave an immeasurable vacuum in the ether of history, causing all to wonder if this person can ever

be replaced. This month, the challenge for the African American community is to resolve or answer these questions three times.

Throughout my life, I have heard and agreed with the premise that African Americans are not monolithic in our philosophies and opinions, and that the voice of one person does not represent our entirety.

For the past 75 years, WE have been greatly blessed with any number of thinkers and representatives who have expressed our different perspectives with the singular goal of guiding “the race” to parity in the legal, economic and social structures of this nation. Lewis, Vivian and Evers are three such persons.

Each in his own way has led others toward the achievement of the right of all citizens to equally enjoy the benefits that are constitutionally guaranteed.

I cannot do justice to a description of the achievements of any one of these men with the limit of words available to me for each of my articles, much less three. To the extent that you

may be unfamiliar with them, I encourage you to explore their biographies. With human nature as it is, I am sure one will be able to find much to admire and points with which you may disagree, but no one can argue the past significance of their contributions to “The Struggle” and the influence of their engagement upon the future.

As leaders representing the interests of thousands of African Americans, these men had an impact that was matched by a rare few. Although their individual approaches differed in many ways, their personal values drove them to self-sacrifice and lives of service to their communities and the nation.

Common to them were character traits that enhanced their ability to guide others and demand results.

They were men of conviction. They identified principles that they consider “right” and worked fervently to achieve that state of “rightness.” Each of them understood that certain privileges were universal entitlements granted by God

President Barack Obama delivers awards the 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom to Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian during a ceremony in the East Credit: Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson Room of the White House on Nov. 20, 2013.

and that those privileges could not be abridged by any human determination or pronouncement.

They were men of humility. Absent from their personas was the display of bravado or arrogance. They pursued their respective goals with quiet assurance and dedication.

They were men of tenacity and endurance. Under physical and emotional threat, each of these men persevered with tireless endurance. When others withered and faded, these men could be counted on to continue the fight.

Laudatory and critical assess-

ments of these men will continue to be made. Critics may dispute their effectiveness in the achievement of their stated goals, but what cannot be disputed is the empty space they leave. Their immediate presence will be missed by all who knew them or knew of them.

Others will continue to enjoy the benefits of their achievements. Said solemnly, succinctly and with great admiration and respect, they will be missed!

Dr. E. Faye Williams is National President of the National Congress of Black Women. She hosts “Wake Up and Stay Woke” on WPFW-FM 89.3 radio.

Both the economy and the senate stumble THE LAST WORD BY DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX

On the same day we learned that the US economy contracted by 9.5 percent in the second quarter of this year, the United States Senate adjourned and went home, even though the economic contraction is the largest since growth data has been collected. They left without passing the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solu-

tions (HEROES) Act. They left without continuing the $600 per week emergency assistance for those out of work because of COVID-19. They left without meaningful action, although another 1.434 million people had filed unemployment claims, an announcement that was made the same day that they fled Washington. Hopefully, if they help constituent service hours in their home states, they will be greeted with resounding boos.

The economic bad news is staggering. According to the

Census, more than a third of all low-income households did not have enough food in July. The number was higher for Black and Brown families, at about 40 percent. Hundreds of thousands of businesses have closed – with more than 40 percent of blackowned businesses being shuttered, some permanently. And there is still no coronavirus vaccine. One is expected sometime in 2021. Until then, the economy will continue to be a mess, and the Senate is taking a break.

They took off Friday, July 31, and plan to reconvene on Tues-

day, August 4. But in the face of an emergency, they might have foregone a long weekend to pass the HEROES Act in some form or another. That’s the rub, though. Republicans think the $3 trillion relief is too much.

They don’t want unemployed people to get a federal subsidy of $600 per week. They want people to waive their right to sue employers. They don’t think the federal government should help reopen schools. And rather than sit down with Democrats and work toward a compromise, they stumbled home.

While too many people are hungry, broke, and out of work, the Senate is short on solutions, mainly because the Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell refuses to work amicably with the House of Representatives, led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

And if the economic bad news is not enough, the political news is equally dire. The President has gone on a mindless rampage, suggesting that elections should be postponed because he does not believe that mail ballots are secure. see ECONOMY, page 12

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Letter to Automakers outlines concerns regarding fairness and equity for Black Automotive Media Special to Texas Metro News The Black Automotive Media Group (BAMG), has challenged the nation’s automakers to address fairness and equity regarding Black media who cover the industry.

BAMG is a distinguished group of seven Black reporters and writers who have over 150 years of combined experience in automotive journalism within radio, television, print, videography, event planning and influencing, and social media.

They represent a coalition of Black journalists who either work for or own various automotive media platforms.

In a letter to 20 U.S. market automaker brands, the BAMG outlined concerns over a lack of inclusion for Blacks in automotive media and in automobile industry corporate positions.

Automakers were asked to take action on the three pillars outlined in the letter: • Access to press and special events • The lack of automotive advertising and marketing dollars for Black-owned Websites, newspapers, magazines, broadcast media, and marketing events • The lack of Black professionals who participate in developing, designing, engineering, or promoting new vehicles The letter also noted the lack of diversity on the North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year (NACTOY) Jury, a prestigious panel of 50 North American journalists and engineers, which as of the release of our letter had no Black Jurors.

The BAMG feels that addressing these pillars is crucial to reversing decades of exclusion that Black automotive journalists have faced. As a result of the letter, all manufacturers responded, and a series of video

calls were executed. The conversations were informative and sometimes uncomfortable, and souls on both sides of the discussions were bared. “We need to be an adequate part of the solution,” said one automaker. “We need a strategic corporate reset,” said another.

“These are interesting times of reflection for everyone. But it also marks a moment of introspection for each individual that, in turn, comprises the totality of corporate culture in America,” said BAMG member Kimatni D. Rawlins. “And the auto industry is not absolved due to equivalent philosophies, directives, and practices that have excluded African Americans from receiving a fair share of the resources and opportunities extended to mainstream media.”

Some brands responded with immediate solutions and pledges to enhance their diversity efforts to at least 15% for press event representation. However, a few were less than contrite, which was disturbing. The BAMG made it clear that diversity directives can only be successful when the mission and portfolio are integral parts of the corporate vision.

Other progress includes electing two Black male journalists onto the NACTOY Jury shortly after a panel discussion with the Motor Press Guild (MPG) on the plight of Black journalists in automotive media, and after the BAMG industry letter

reached automakers. Most manufacturers asked for assistance from the BAMG in identifying the “next generation” of young Black journalists and social media devotees who are rising stars in automotive media.

These conversations are but a first step in a long journey, as a dedicated, long-term approach will help strengthen relationships not only with Black media but also within the African American community.

According to http://www.nielsen.com, Black Americans contribute $1.2 Trillion annually to the U.S. economy, and their marketing and media value should reflect our buying power within the automotive sector.

The BAMG expects to meet quarterly with manufacturers to assess progress made towards greater inclusion.

Members of the Black Automotive Media Group include: • Greg Morrison, Bumper2Bumpertv • Roosevelt Gist, AutoNetwork. com • Kimatni D. Rawlins, AutomotiveRhythms.com / FitFathers. com • Frank Washington, AboutThatCar.com • Ken Chester, RoadWorthy Drive Productions • Ronda Penrice, Freelance Writer • Brian Armstead, Autosense/ Roadgear

Griots,

from page 1... lost, births, deaths, marriages.

Their minds were vaults, storehouses, and time capsules.

I was just thinking... I’m proud to identify as a modern-day griot.

I bring this up because of a group called the National Association of Black Journalists.

I also am proud to be one of the 44 founders of that griots group that organized in Washington D. C. on December 12, 1975. During the nearly 45 years since then, NABJ has grown from 44 to more than 3,000 members and is the nation’s largest organization of journalists of color.

Storytelling and recording history – our history as descendants of the African diaspora – is what NABJ does. During August 5-8 last week, NABJ held its national convention and career fair in conjunction with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ).

The two groups have similar missions and every four years meet jointly to strategize for the future and celebration common advancements. The missions include: provide balanced news coverage; tell our own stories and help the world better understand our cultures and heritage; increase our numbers as managers and decision-makers; provide training and development; and help educate and direct students who might be interested in our profession.

The new twist to the NABJNAHJ story is that this year is the first time the two organizations are having a combined virtual convention, thanks to the CO-VID 19 pandemic.

This joint body was one of the first to venture into the virtual world for a national convention.

Workshops, forums, plenaries, and entertainment all were held on line through digital technology. Luncheons also were included with online speakers, panels and dignitaries and even meals delivered from local eateries to members front doors at home. Kudos to the leaders of both groups who plowed ahead when they could have called off the historic gathering. In fact, some membership opined that waiting till next year would be best. But vision and determination prevailed.

I’m glad it did. This griot got to be a part of another chapter of my village life that I can record for generations that follow – this time in both memory and the written word.

Here’s a portion of a letter I wrote for the NABJ newsletter prior to the convention: “To boldly go where no man has gone before.” I’m applying this familiar (Star Trek) phrase to our upcoming, first-ever virtual NABJ-NAHJ national convention... As one of 44 NABJ founders, this scenario so reminds me of more than 44 years ago when we gathered......and (created) our beloved NABJ. This (virtual) stratospheric venture will be similar, and yet far different...

That first voyage on which we founders set sail...was cutting edge. We had neither road map nor NASA mission control center to guide us. This cyberspace venture is another uncharted mission... Let’s come aboard, fasten our seat belts, and ... boldly go where no man (or woman) has gone before.”

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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Risk is Considerable!

— Dr. Fauci discusses impact and severity of COVID-19, disparities in African Americans

By STACY M. BROWN NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia During a 30-minute interview with BlackPressUSA that was streamed live over Facebook, YouTube, and http:// www.BlackPressUSA.com, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, spoke of the importance of convincing African Americans to participate in clinical trials. He also said that school re-openings should depend mainly upon the location and the infection rate in a given area.

Fauci also said a viable coronavirus vaccine is likely only a few months away.

“The fundamental principle is that we should try as best as we possibly can to get children back to school because we know the psychological aspect of that and the unintended consequences for mothers and fathers who may need to stop working, so we should try to get back to school,” Dr. Fauci said when asked about the impact of the pandemic on the upcoming school year.

“However, paramount needs to be the safety, health, and welfare of children, teachers, and families,” Dr. Fauci added.

“We live in a big country. Some places have low incidents and can open schools while some are high. Some areas rate of infection is so high where it’s not prudent to open schools. You don’t want to endanger their health.”

A member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, Fauci has at times found himself

at odds with President Donald Trump. For example, earlier this year, the president announced that he would withdraw U.S. funding and support for the World Health Organization (WHO). However, Dr. Fauci told BlackPressUSA that he still maintains a close relationship with the organization.

“I still work closely with the World Health Organization,” said Dr. Fauci. “I’m on a weekly phone call with them, and I signed a memorandum of understanding. We’re all in with the WHO.” During the interview, which included National Newspaper Publishers Association President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., Dr. Fauci also demonstrated the proper way to wear a facemask.

“Early on, there was a shortage of masks because we didn’t want to take masks away from health providers who needed them,” Dr. Fauci said. “It’s easy to get a cloth mask now.”

“When there are droplets when someone sneezes or coughs, you [are protected]. You can take it and wash it with soap and water or stick it in the washing machine.”

Addressing the disparities surrounding COVID-19 and other illnesses, Dr. Fauci pointed to many African Americans, Latinx, and Native Americans occupying essential jobs that provide employees with little — or no — protection.

“On the one hand, there’s a greater opportunity and risk of getting infected, but even as important is that once you get in-

During a live interview with BlackPressUSA, Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and considered by many to be the nation’s foremost infectious disease expert, demonstrates the proper way to wear a face mask.

fected, you have prevalence and incidence of co-morbidities that make it more likely you’ll get a severe outcome from the infection,” Dr. Fauci noted.

“Those co-morbidities are like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and lung disease. It’s very clear that African Americans have a higher incidence, and the reality is that you suffer more.”

The hospitalization rates per 100,000 people are stunning when comparing African Americans and Caucasians, Dr. Fauci proclaimed.

“In many respects, it’s unacceptable that it should be that way,” he said, noting that the hospitalization rate per 100,000 African Americans stands at 247, compared to 53 per 100,000 whites.

“In other words, that’s almost five times the chance of getting hospitalized even though African Americans comprise just 13 percent of the [U.S.] population,” Dr. Fauci observed. “That’s more than something we need to deal with.”

Dr. Fauci added that there are five fundamental things everyone could do to help stop the spread of the coronavirus. see RISK, page 12

Vianovo, from page 1...

business strategies for CEOs, philanthropists, founders, and investors.

“Joining a group of seasoned partners who specialize in advising C-Suite executives on matters at the intersection of business, policy, politics and culture was the next logical step for me,” explained Reeves. “It has always been important to me not just to make money but to help make a better world, and this opportunity will allow me to keep working at that.”

This aligns with Reeves’ lifelong ascent within the industry: from working as an award-winning journalist to press secretary for politicians in Houston and Austin, to helming C-suite positions for Fortune 500 companies and ultimately helming his own brand and moving to Board positions in organizations that positively affect the community-at-large.

“Today is a proud day for me and this communications practice,” Reeves said recently via Vianovo’s official announcement. “I’m thrilled to reunite with my dear friend Blaine Bull and join Vianovo at a pivotal time in the firm’s history.

I believe the combined expertise of this stellar team of senior level leaders will help Vianovo take on even more high-stakes work for leading companies and causes.”

Earlier in his career, Reeves served as press secretary for former U.S. Rep. J.J. ”Jake” Pickle, D-Austin, and former Houston Mayor Kathy Whitmire, and was an award-winning columnist for the

Austin American-Statesman.

“I have known both Eddie Reeves and most of the Vianovo partners for decades, and I’m not sure which party is getting the bigger win in this team-up.

Well, actually, I do: It’s their clients,” said former U.S. Trade Representative and Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk. “They all set a high bar not only for providing excellent advice and counsel to their clients, but in their commitment to the community – something that is as important now as it ever has been.”

Reeves currently sits on the board of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and chaired the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau. He also served on the boards of Parkland Health and Hospital System, the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic, and the World Affairs Council of Dallas-Fort Worth.

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Justice,

from page 1... recommendations for legislation to require policy and practice changes in local police departments.

Reed says he will make his recommendations public after meeting with the Governor, but says they will broadly address officer recruitment, training and development, police operations and departmental accountability.

Reed, who has practiced law since 2004, has, for years, collected data on racial profiling and police use of force within the Fort Worth Police Department.

Clear patterns exist, he said.

“I’ve been tracking police-related data in Fort Worth since 2002, and the numbers have continuously shown that people of color, and particularly African Americans, are stopped, searched, and arrested in far greater percentages than their respective populations,” Reed said.

“Minorities are still being unfairly treated by the police, and this isn’t about a few bad cops.

This is about a system that needs a complete overhaul to fundamentally change what police encounters should look like.”

The TCU grad and Texas Tech Law School alum says he will also share his recommendations with Texas legislators.

“I’m doing this so that every member of

the Texas Senate and House can see the data that underscores the need for reform with their own eyes,” he said.

Reed planned his Walk for Reform after watching a television interview of Gov. Abbott broadcast during memorial services for Houston native George Floyd, a Black father who was handcuffed and died after a Minneapolis police office kept his knee pressed into Floyd’s neck for nearly eight minutes and 46 seconds.

The widely broadcast incident led to marches across the world calling for police reform and denouncing police brutality against African Americans.

Reed, who is African American, has drawn supporters for his cause.

Sara Vargas, 25, of Fort Worth, was one of 60 people who joined Reed at a remembrance Sunday for Atatiana Jefferson, the 28-year old woman who was fatally shot last October in her home by a Fort Worth police officer.

To honor Jefferson, Reed had the corner of Evans and Allen avenues, the site of the Atatiana Jefferson Memorial, officially added on Google maps.

Vargas said she told Reed, “I’ll help out any way I can.”

So, on Sunday, Vagas and five others walked with Reed from Fort Worth’s City Hall to the memorial event for Jefferson.

“If I can’t walk 200

(miles), I can at least do (the nine miles) he walked today,” she said.

Vargas was inspired to follow Reed’s campaign in hopes of affecting change in police departments across the state, she said.

“Fort Worth isn’t the only city this happens in,” Vargas said. “Hopefully, the change is widespread, not just in Fort Worth, but in Texas, and eventually throughout the nation. Police reform is needed now more than ever.”

On Sunday, Reed was frank about embarking on his trip.

“I’m getting nervous,” he said in a YouTube update that he broadcast to followers. “But God.” Still, in the wake of

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Jefferson’s death and on the six-year anniversary Sunday of the death of Michael Brown, the Ferguson, Mo. man shot by police officers, Reed said he holds out hope that his plan for police reform, if implemented, could have lasting implications for Texas and the nation.

“If you believe the world can be a better place, and you think that you can take a part in it, then do it.

Go for it,” he said. “I want to leave the world a better place, and I know there are people out there who feel the same way.”

Supporters can support the effort by visiting the campaign’s social media.

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The Entanglement of Hair Damage ABOUT YOUR HAIR BY DR. LINDA AMERSON

Are you gentle with your hair when it is tangled? Consumers and hair care professionals should be patient and kind to your hair. Abuse and neglect may cause you to be your hair’s worst enemy. All hair textures are susceptible to hair breakage and damage from usage of grooming tools.

• Blow dryers should be used with wattage between 1200-2000. High heat settings may cause bubble hair, and severe hair damage. Remember to begin with low then cool setting. Stronger hair textures can tolerate medium to high temperatures.

• Flat irons are very popular and vary drastically in price, for a straight look. Some consumers choose the detachable device with exchangeable plates. Avoid over-usage. Damage of trichorrhexis nodosa, ridges and grooves and trichoptilosis is a possibility.

• Curling irons are also very popular. Use curling irons with adjustable heat settings.

A variety of metal cylinders are available, according to hair length and desired curl. Allow the curling iron to cool completely before storing.

• Straightening tongs are smaller and more compact than regular flat irons. They are most effective on short hair and bangs. Avoid over-usage of this tool to avoid cuticle hair damage.

• Electrical round hair brush should not be used on weak damaged hair.

• Electrical steam flat irons or wands should be avoided on fine, brittle hair textures.

• It is recommended to clean/remove product buildup on the plates of all grooming tools. This will preserve longevity. Oven cleaner works well for cleaning these tools.

New grooming tools are constantly under construction, to keep up with technology. Remember, you do not need to use every new device on your hair.

Just as fashion designs, come and go, hair designs also come and go…are not for everyone.

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AUGUST 12, 2020

We are Waiting on YOU! FAITHFUL UTTERANCES

BY DR. FROSWA BOOKER-DREW

One of my favorite books is

by Laurie Beth Jones, The Path, which is designed to help one build a mission statement. I’m currently taking a course based on this book. This course is helping me think about both my mission and vision. I think for many of us, this is something we don’t have, or we fail to revisit and tweak it if we do. For leaders and quite frankly, for all of us, we need to have our own mission, vision, and core values developed.

Just as organizations and companies have mission statements, it is important that we are strategic in thinking about our purpose. Mission statements serve as a guide in for-

mulating values and goals.

There is a difference between mission and vision. The vision is the ultimate result—the big goal we would like to reach, and a mission is the day to day of how we will accomplish the goal.

The mission describes the purpose and the vision shares the future hope of what we want to accomplish. I began to ask this wonderful group of leaders I was working with if they had mission statement and many did not.

Why? Because for so many of us, we go through life doing.

We do not take the time to truly examine what it is that we are called to do and an even greater problem is that we fail to ask God to help us in achieving the plans and purpose God has for our lives.

Many people see what others are doing and instead of exam-

ining our talents, gifts, or interests, we attempt to do something that we are not called to do, and we definitely haven’t engaged God to determine the steps pre-planned for our lives.

We become frustrated because it appeared easy for them without knowing what they have gone through to accomplish the goal and secondly, not paying attention to God’s handiwork in the plan. We operate in our own strength and that will only allow you to go so far.

Jones in her book, The Path, says that Jesus’ mission was to give life and give it more abundantly. Just about every interaction Jesus had confirms this— whether the conversation with the woman at the well, raising Lazarus from the dead, or even sharing hope with Zacchaeus.

John 10:10 says, “….I have come so that they may have life and have it in abundance.” We see

My Truth, from page 1...

a good friend he gave me an opportunity that I immediately accepted.

It was a story that would be carried not only locally and regionally, but nationally and internationally.

The 24-year-old began the year 1996 in a long, complicated surgery after being assaulted by her neighbor’s boyfriend, 26-year-old, Emanuel Moffert.

As she was turning 25 in May, Mr. Moffert was sentenced to life in prison for attempted capital murder. He is eligible for parole review January 1, 2026; 30 years to the day of his vicious attack.

When she was able, Tamecka joined me on Soul 73 KKDA-AM to talk about coming home from a New Year’s Eve affair and extending a courtesy to a man who repeatedly stabbed her with scissors before attempting to rape her.

What a way to start the new year!

Fortunately the police arrived before he could complete the rape, but the pair of scissors protruding from her skull was another story.

She was in surgery for 13 hours to remove the weapon that had been thrust four inches into her skull, missing her spinal cord, brain and major blood vessels.

After surgery, doctors referred to her case as a miracle.

Almost 25 years later, Tamecka has released her book, Life After.

She is one of a few “sources” who I have not only kept in touch with but also formed a personal relationship.

in scripture that life begins with seeking Him. He was successful in accomplishing His plan because He knew His purpose.

Many of us are like Martha in the Bible. We are so distracted and busy working that we miss out on the real opportunity to find our purpose and operate in it. We are saying yes to others (I am guilty of this) and not so much to saying yes to what is important for us.

Martha was preparing food while her sister, Mary, listened at the feet of Jesus. She was being quiet, still, and learning to gain insight and direction for her life. How often are we doing good work but not the God-work we’ve been called to because we are sidetracked by what we think is important?

Luke 10:42 (NLT) says, “There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”

What are you discovering in this time about yourself? Are you discovering your mission?

Could it have been because when someone lives through something so horrific and seemingly miraculous, maybe it made me gravitate toward her?

Or maybe it was her spirit, her warm smile and positive expressions of love for life and mankind.

Over the years we’ve kept in touch. I have never experienced a negative word or action from her and she has continued to evolve, living life to its fullest and shining her love on the world.

Then years later, she became my sorority sister, further sealing our bond.

Yes, we are members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and so many our sisters, or even others who meet her, don’t even know of that part of her journey because she doesn’t wear it on her sleeve like a badge of honor or as an attempt to gain favor or pity.

She moved on and life after for Tamecka Grate Frazier has been a blessing for so many. She’s enjoying life as a wife, mother and grandmother. She’s a college

Are you still, quiet, learning and listening to God’s direction so that you can focus on what is important knowing it won’t be taken away from you? What does abundant life look like for you and what steps are you taking to seek God’s plan for your life to achieve that?

Jeremiah 29:11 says, “ For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Are you spending time with God to know the purpose and plan that was prepared for you before you were even born?

God has a purpose and plan for each of our lives. I hope you will take the time to discover it so that the world can be blessed by your gifts, talents, and purpose.

We are waiting on YOU! Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew is the author of three books for women. Her upcoming Podcast, The Tapestry, airs on Society Bytes Radio on Mondays at 1 PM CST. To listen, visit https:// www.drfroswa.com/TapestryPodcast/. To connect to or learn more about Dr. Froswa’, visit drfroswa.com.

graduate, corporate executive, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, philanthropist, public servant and now, best selling author!

Then too, she is a fashionista. The sister can dress!

Tamecka is indeed a blessing and her strong, unwavering faith is a testament in itself.

You can order her book through Amazon. Read about her journey and maybe it will inspire you to become a better person because maybe, just maybe, you might realize that your journey has not been as tough as you have made it out to be, or thought it was.

Maybe you’ve got some more living and work to do.

No, Tamecka doesn’t look like what she has been through.

And that is the point.

You just don’t know.

And that’s a larger life lesson for all.

Work on your own journey and stop judging others.

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AUGUST 12, 2020

WRONG CHURCH Supporters say

“Don’t Come for Us!”

By ASHLEY MOSS Texas Metro News More than 500 drivers – some estimates put the number higher snaked through Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood Sunday in a massive and lengthy showing of solidarity with the Friendship-West Baptist Church, one week after congregation leaders said a white motorist group had tried to intimidate worshippers on their own campus – and on the date they had planned a Black Lives Matter rally at the church.

Drivers lined up at the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy as early as 7:30 a.m. Sunday, some with signs reading “Defund the Police” and “Black Lives Matter” posted on the side of their vehicles, for the “Ride-In For A New Dallas” drive through Oak Cliff.

By the time the caravan pulled out

from the Academy around 9:30 a.m., vehicles decorated with streamers and balloons lined Stag Road and wrapped around Bonnie View Road.

“We wanted to come out here to support our love for our community and to show that we can be collaborative and we won’t be intimidated,” said Matt Houston, former president of the board for the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce.

“We want to ensure that all of our voices are heard,” he said.

Sunday’s caravan pulled out from Stag Road and made a 20-minute drive through Oak Cliff, ending at Friendship-West. The event culminated with a message from The Rev. Frederick Douglass Haynes III, senior pastor of Friendship-West, and a voter registration and census rally.

“It’s not enough just to ride,” Haynes said. “Now, we’ve got to work.”

Organizers said Sunday’s “RideIn” was part of a call to action issued to Oak Cliff residents, churches and allies of the Black Lives Matter movement to unify with Friendship-West and stand against racial intimidation tactics.

Dr. Haynes issued the call along with Dallas Black Clergy for Safety, Equity and Justice, a group comprised of African American pastors, after a “Blue Lives Matter” group of motorists gathered on the church property a week ago without proper permission and disrupted plans for a Black Lives Matter rally.

Claudia Hill Thompson of Oak Cliff heard the call and showed up Sunday.

“I back my pastor and I back my church,” she said Sunday. “This is our community and we’re going to support them however we can. All lives cannot matter until Black lives matter.”

On Aug. 2, an estimated 1,000 white motorists driving pickups, cars and motorcycles, including at least one driver who flew a Confederate flag atop his vehicle and another who displayed a Trump flag, filled the parking spaces at Friendship West Baptist Church, a congregation of mostly African Americans in historic Oak Cliff.

The motorists blocked drive lanes preventing some church members from entering or exiting the parking lot. Friendship-West had planned to host a Black Lives Matter rally that day.

Organizers of the “Back the Blue” and “Blue Lives Matter” event said they merely were taking a break from their own ride-related rally when they gathered on the Friendship-West parking lot.

Haynes said the motorists’ presence was uninvited, unwelcome and “a slap in the face” to all Black churches, many of whose parishioners he said do not support policies touted by President Donald Trump.

“They violated our sacred space on so many levels,” Haynes said last week, adding that the incident was an example of “white supremacist

Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III

intimidation.”

Sunday morning’s event brought out community leaders and supporters from other churches and neighboring communities, saying they wanted to make it clear that supporting Friendship-West was not only the right thing to do, it was the only thing to do.

James Allen, a retired police officer and former President of the Black police organization, Texas Peace Officer Association, said the event was about more than the drive.

“It’s about getting marching orders to get organized for voter registration, the Census and getting other churches involved,” he said.

Jasmine Crockett, who is the democratic nominee for Texas

Dr. and Mrs. Frederick D. Haynes III following Sunday service and rally

House District 100, was among Sunday’s attendees, as was Sen. Royce West and Judge Eric Moye.

“We see that fear and intimidation tactics are being used to deter people and it will prayerfully be just the opposite and motivate people,” she said. “I think voters should show up by any means necessary in November and vote their conscience.

I’m definitely interested in heightening the punishment for persons that trespass at a church for the purpose of intimidation and or hate.

“There’s a long painful history of traumatizing and vandalizing Black churches. In a state like Texas, I should be able to get bipartisan support for protecting our churches,” she added.

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AUGUST 12, 2020 AT THE MOVIES

COLD FEET BY HOLLYWOOD HERNANDEZ

COLD FEET is a Nigerian romantic drama that shows infidelity is the same, no matter what the culture or language.

The film begins with a loving husband, played by Jim Ikye, treating his wife, who he absolutely adores, to a surprise birthday party followed by an exotic vacation to celebrate the couple’s fifth year wedding anniversary. His wife, played

by Joselyn Dumas, is a workaholic and is hesitant to leave her work behind but agrees to the second honeymoon.

While at the resort Omoye (Dumas) runs into an old lover and during their stay the two become entangled, however; her old flame Tare (Enyinna Nwig-

we) is at the resort with his girlfriend, who he plans to propose to. It is an excellent story about the lives of two couples and the heartbreak that is caused by infidelity. Beverly Naya plays the

girlfriend of the unfaithful boyfriend Tare.

The movie has plenty of unpredictable plot twists that will keep you entertained and the acting is excellent. Dumas plays a character who is very unlikeable, but that changes in the end and Naya’s character is gut-wrenching as a scorned lover.

As far as the male characters are concerned Ikye is very likable as a husband who’d do anything for his wife while the other male lead, Nwigwe, is despicable as a character who hurts everyone in the movie without any hint of guilt.

Ultimately the movie has a very satisfying ending with a lesson learned as well. The movie, showing on NETFLIX, is rated TV-14 with a run time of 1 hour and 37 minutes. on my “Hollywood Popcorn Scale” I rate COLD FEET a MEDIUM.

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ties to protest, Watson said.

Former WNBA great Cappie Pondexter was stunned when the George Floyd murder took center stage this summer. She said it took her two days to find the courage to stomach watching the video of Floyd.

“It’s time for change, I think this was the last straw for Americans, no matter if you’re black or white, it was just time,” said the former Indiana Fever star.

But this isn’t new to Pondexter. She was raised in Chicago “a very violent city” and has been dealing with racial issues for years. She recalls a moment that her 16-year-old cousin in Illinois was murdered. From this incident, Pondexter had a frontrow seat of watching the social justice system unfold.

Nate Boyer a former Green Beret and NFL player for the Seattle Seahawks has seen a lot in his lifetime. In 2015, Boyer co-founded a program called Merging Vets and Players where he empowers former professional athletes and combat veterans on their next stage of their life.

For Boyer, Floyd’s death, the eight minutes, and 46-second

AUGUST 12, 2020 video affected him and a lot of people that resemble him as a White man. “It was such an inhumane thing to watch,” he said.

“Obviously it was a big turning point, a horrible thing that was necessary for us to witness.”

Although racism is seen more visible in the outside world, it’s totally different once an athlete steps inside a locker room. For Roger Mason Jr. who played for The New Orleans Pelicans and Miami Heat noticed the dynamics of being in the locker room and outside are different. Mason understands that the real world and a team environment are not the same and a false reality. “When you’re hoopin’ you don’t see color,” he said. “You’re going out to battle ... you have that empathy; you have that brotherhood.”

A lot of athletes realize that this is the case and utilize their platform as a way to continue the racial equality conversation.

In 2014, former Clippers owner, Donald Sterling was banned for life from the NBA and fined 2.5 million dollars from his racial outburst. Players such as Magic Johnson spoke up and said his comments were out of line.

“Not only did the players have the guts to stand up for something bigger than themselves but you know the league sup-

“Wear a mask, avoid crowds of more than 10, keep a distance of at least six feet, locations should seriously consider closing bars and getting people who go to bars to stop or do it outside, and wash hands frequently either with soap and water or alcohol Purell.”

Clinical trials are vital, Dr. Fauci said.

“We hope that we will have an effective vaccine by the end of the year, which means that as we get into 2021, we want to distribute it for those who could benefit,” he added. “We need to spend extra effort to protect African Americans, and the way you find out if the vaccine is effective is the enrollment in a vaccine trial. It would be a terrible shame if African Americans stayed away from clinical trials, and they didn’t provide for themselves the vaccine that could protect them.”

Dr. Fauci said that he wears a mask everywhere goes and demanded that doing so shouldn’t be about politics.

“This is about protecting each other. We’re all in this together,” Dr. Fauci said. “I’m pleased to see that we now have the pres-

poor households lack. Too many people will go hungry. And our “leadership” engages in bombastic and divisive rhetoric. Every reference to the “China virus” is racist and vituperative. Vintage Donald Trump!

These times are replete with contradictions. While the Senate does not want to pass the HEROES Act, it intends to restore the tax deduction for business lunches. Guess who benefits from that? Undoubtedly not the working poor. Concern for the poor is nearly non-existent, even though the poor, especially the Black and Brown poor, bear the brunt of the coronavirus.

Republicans tend to respond to recession, and one way to fight recession is to pump money into the economy. But their fear that a few poor people will get their hands on “extra” money is great-

Economy, from page 4...

Thankfully, the usually spineless Republicans pushed back hard with even McConnell asserting that there will be an election on November 3, 2020. This President considers the economy his strong suit, but with the economy stumbling, he needs to create some distraction. His resistance to having an orderly election is such a distraction.

The challenge is that the economy is likely to worsen before it gets better, and the coronavi-

rus deaths, already at more than 150,000, are expected to grow.

Cities and states will continue to have budget challenges.

Too many children will learn little since distance learning requires technology that many

Risk,

ported that and got that team owner out of the NBA,” Mason said. “That was a real tipping point.”

With the restart of the NBA and WNBA, many players have been wearing BLM apparel or even bringing message statement items to the press conferences. For instance, Donovan Mitchell, a player for the Utah Jazz carried a bulletproof vest where it listed the names of victims who lost their lives at the hands of the police.

“Their brand is powerful enough to really make a difference,” Mason said. “They don’t need the media to speak for them.”

Pondexter realizes the world isn’t the same anymore especially because of the pandemic.

“With COVID and Black Lives Matter, it’s a lot for us emotionally, physically [and] spiritually,” she said.

Although equality might not happen tomorrow, it’s important to keep pouring into the next generation of leaders.

She stresses the importance of young athletes to continue to educate themselves but also apply for scholarships.

“As leaders, we have to continue to push the youth,” she said. “To move the culture forward… it starts with education.”

from page 6...

ident talking about wearing a mask where he didn’t before, and the vice president wears a mask everywhere he goes.

We’ve got to pull together.”

Whether reinfection of the coronavirus can occur remains somewhat of a mystery, Dr. Fauci explained.

“When you get infected with any virus, generally, when you recover, your body has made a good immune response to recover,” Dr. Fauci noted. “We know that happens in people who had COVID-19. We don’t know what the duration of that is. There are varying levels of antibodies in people who recover, and what we’re following is how long they last. Some people find that it doesn’t last very long.”

He continued: “There are other types of immunity that go beyond, and they’re called T-cells or cellular immunity, which may also play a role in protecting people from being infected. Likely a degree of protection is pretty good for a finite period.

“There are no well-documented cases of people actually being re-infected. There have been some anecdotally stories of people recovering who seemed to have gotten infected, but we don’t know. There’s no real hard evidence that’s happening.” er than their fear of economic recession.

The economy is stumbling, and so is the Senate. And thanks to the recalcitrant Senate, too many Americans are stumbling, hungry, and broke. Things will inevitably get worse before they get better. November can’t come soon enough.

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All-natural face, body cream ‘rejuvenates’ skin of its users “After my face was burnt, my doctor sent me --- the same day --- three prescriptions A trip to the nail salon to have a facial to use,” she says. “I started using them. done a while back proved to be a bad ex- (On) day three, I didn’t see a difference. perience for Houston resident Tremeker That’s when I said, ‘You know what? I’m Amanda Artmore, who says her face re- going to make my own face cream.’ ” While Artmore is mum regarding the inceived serious burns from the hot wax that gredients she uses to create such a transwas applied. formational product, there are some things But rather than panic, Artmore, an aroshe doesn’t mind sharing. matherapist, saw the experience as more “It takes me about 20 minenlightening than frightening. utes to make batches of cream,” It provoked thought, which, in she says, adding that the prodturn, compelled her to beeline uct must be kept refrigerated to the laboratory. because of its all-natural ingre“So that’s why I came up with dients.

“When I first started, I an all-natural cream product,” had to make different types of the 41-year-old CEO of Intense cream to see what would go Heat Cosmetics says, referencinside the cream so it wouldn’t ing her new concoction, one mold.” created to alleviate such conThe cream-colored product, ditions as blemishes, eczema, which can be used by men, Tremeker Amanda pimples, burns and dark spots.

Artmore women and children, works for The organic face and body babies and all ethnicities, Artcream also is effective in treatmore says. ing skin cysts, varicose veins, razor bumps, Right now, Intense Heat Cosmetics, and it rejuvenates the skin, Artmore, a which Artmore founded in Beaumont six Beaumont native, says. years ago, just produces the cream and an “My daughter started using your cream all-natural lip gloss. But the company has (recently) and it is doing an amazing job,” plans for an air mist that users can spray on Kenesha B., one of Artmore’s customers, their bodies to protect them from the sun. told her. “We have tried so many different Plans also are in the works for pitching things for her acne but nothing seemed to the face and body cream to major retail help. Her skin is smooth now and she said outlets. it makes her skin feel clean and refreshed.”

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Shalequa L., another customer, just can’t seem to stop singing Artmore’s praises.

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