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If it was meant for you… I am feeling a certain way about Odinga Kambui. In a letter, Odinga wrote: Open letter to the person(s) who found my lost tan leather shoulder bag The bag fell from my bike on September 29, 2021, while traveling west on Elsie Faye Heggins Blvd, around 4:30pm. It included my phone, drivers license, two bank debit cards, $55 cash, library card, Black heritage stamp collection, Ghananian currency in my day planner. There being no pay phones to call the bank, it would be the following day when the debit card accounts were changed; of course this was after the fraudulent use for a shopping spree had commence, by the person(s) residing at 1718 Driskell St. 75215. At least know that where the online orders were sent to. I left several voicemails at 214298-0762, when the number was active. Never received any response. I would very much the appreciate the bag and contents being returned to the address on the drivers license. No questions asked. I feel the pain and frustration. Which brings me to my truth. I have not reached out to Odinga but I hope the bag has been returned. If you’ve ever had something taken from you or if you’ve ever lost anything; you know the feeling. It would be different if it was only money but here you have a situation where the person who recovered the bag had an opportunity to return it, instead they opted to be dishonest and unethical. They decided to be a See MY TRUTH, page 6
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Elected officials, community leaders and residents of South Dallas celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday with the Kirkunveiling Myers andof other dignitaries cut ribbon during ceremony an All Black Lives Matter Crosswalk. The event, hosted by Kirk Myers, CEO, Abounding Prosperity Inc. and District 7 Dallas City Councilman Adam Bazaldua, was held at the intersection of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevards. See photos and locations at www. Kirk Myers and other dignitaries cut ribbon during ceremony texasmetronews.com.
At the 5th Realizing the Dream Healthy Living Expo, where Dr Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy is celebrated annually at the African American Museum, there was steady flow as everyone adhered to safety precautions while enjoying good food, entertainment, sessions dedicated to healthy living, financial literacy, voter education and registration.
Legendary Basketball Hall of Famer Lusia Harris Dies
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To many, Lusia “Lucy” Harris was the original “Hidden Figure,” her contributions to the sport of basketball largely unnoticed for decades. She scored the first Lusia Harris points in Olympic women’s basketball history in the 1970s and was drafted by the NBA’s New Orleans Jazz in 1977 (the first and only woman to be officially drafted by an NBA team). In 1992, she became the first Black woman inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. And finally, after decades of relative anonymity, she was finally getting the recognition she deserved for her pioneering efforts in basketball. She was finally receiving her flowers thanks to publicity surrounding a popular documentary about her life. And now she’s gone. Harris, whose story is told in this year’s docSee LUSIA HARRIS, page 6
Was I a local Hidden Figure? I WAS JUST THINKING... By Norma Adams-Wade Ran across an old newspaper article the other day that took me back to my first job after college in the late 1960s. Anybody who knows me well, knows that I do not tell my age – but you can do the math. Special Contributor Teri Webster wrote the article that ran May 23, 2021 on page 10B in The Dallas Morning News. The kicker state: RICHARDSON. The headline stated: Documentary details city’s NASA project impact via Collins Radio. The lead stated: “Richardson
has a connection to space ex- mathematical calculations helped ploration dating back to NASA’s put a man on the moon and admanned missions in the 1960s vance other space-age achievethrough communication tech- ments. nology that was pioneered by the My mind flipped back more former Collins Radio Co. that was pages and landed on that first job located in the city.” at Collins Radio Co. The article was in Richardson, after about Collins’ role in earning a JournalNASA’s early space ism degree from The efforts and how that University of Texas at story is told in the Austin. Collins was documentary series, not far from Texas InThe Collins Story: struments (TI) also in Connecting the Moon Richardson. Later, I to the Earth. The seworked at Bloom AdDorothy Vaughan ries was released in vertising Agency, the Credit: nasa.gov December 2018 and Black-owned Dallas shown more recently on May 5, Post Tribune weekly, and The 2021 during an anniversary of one Dallas Morning News daily. of the space flights. After reading Webster’s article, I I thought of the popular movie was just thinking… Am I a hidden Hidden Figures, about three Af- figure in Dallas? I say that a bit rican-American women whose tongue-in-cheek. But when you
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look at the similar circumstances, it could make you wonder. At Collins, I was part of a small team of copyeditors who mainly See LOCAL HIDDEN FIGURE, page 6
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Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, of Friendship-West Baptist Church, recently announced 100 Days of Buying Black in acknowledging the 100th Commemoration of the Tulsa Race Massacre. The 100 days began September 23, 2021 and ran through December 31, 2021. In the call, Friendship-West is “committed to economic justice in supporting Blackowned businesses, advocating for just lending practices, and working towards
comprehensive sustainable community development.” On the FWBC Facebook page, it reads: “Our goal is to continue the legacy of Black Wall Street by circulating our dollars within the Black community to strengthen our economic base.” We are joining the movement and you can too at www.texasmetronews.com and https:// www.facebook.com/groups/ 100daysofbuyingblack In support of this initiative, for the next 100 days, in this spot, we will feature a Blackowned business!
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Jacob R. Miles, III is CEO of MAP Esports Network. an integrated multimedia esports and video game network. He is an award winning entrepreneur, Esports Executive, original Kenner Star Wars Engineer; and Media, Entertainment and Toy Industry Analyst. He attended the University of Cincinnati School of Engineering. Jacob is the past president of National Association of Multi-Ethnicity in Communications and member of National Association of Television Programming Executives, Licensing International Merchandising Association and Toy Manufacturers Association. Located at 129 S. Main St. Suite 260 in Grapevine, find out more by listening to www. esportsfpn.com.
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and a Doctorate in Divinity from Trinity International Seminary. He has almost 20 years of experience with HUD Programs in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas. Cedar Crest Development Company LLC 1412 Main St., Suite 1000 Dallas, Texas 75202 dwillis@rei-development 469-774-8011
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The JwE Group was founded in 1979 by businessman Joe Walker as a strategic positioning, community relations, public affairs, consulting, branding and outreach firm. Joe Walker chaired the Lone Star CRA Fund and Lone Star Opportunities Fund V. JwE is credited with helping to bring home equity lending to Texas. Joe provided consulting service to Texas Instruments Minority Women Business Development and Corporate Affairs Programs. JwE also did extensive work with the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, the oldest and largest African American Chamber of Commerce in the nation. Call 214-522-3637 Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III
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The Zeigler Agency (Allstate Insurance Agency) in Frisco, TX is owned by Chris Zeigler. Opened in August 2015 to provide superior customer service, Chris is also the owner of Jazz 3 Salons and sas previously been recognized as a top manager with several companies. A member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and the student government association when he attended Grambling State University where he graduated with a BA in management, he also received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, management and Operations from Philander Smith College. Chris has been recognized in Who’s Who in Black Dallas; Contact Zeigler Agency in Frisco for all your Auto, Home and Financial needs. Call 469-535-2500
Dale Smith is the founder of Black Contemporary Television. With more than 30 years of experience in television, production, distribution, advertising and strategic AV social media planning, Dale is an awardwinning journalist; bringing home 11 Telly Awards and 1 Grio Award. Showcasing a dynamic Black programming lineup. BCTV has been developing the most responsible views of Black culture in the country. Hidden Colors, the Willis Johnson Show, Black News, original Black movies produced right in Dallas and are all exclusive to BCTV. If you have a ROKU box BCTV is under the streaming channels at Black Contemporary Television Check them out at www.bctv.tv.
between companies and employees to improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace and bring about lasting change. We help companies get the specific data and insights they need to diagnose, prioritize, and optimize DEI efforts by facilitating transparency and providing a safe, anonymous way for empldoyees to let their voices be heard. Born in Dallas, Mr. King attended Skyline High School and graduated from the University of Texas where he became a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. Interested in Improving DEI at your Company? Email. companypartners@kanarys.com. Check out website at www.kanarys.com
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Impact Performance Group, Inc. works with major investors utilizing public and private capital to develop Healthcare and Commercial Projects. Over the past 35 years, CEO Don Lee has completed more than $3.5 Billion Dollars in Commercial Real Estate and technology related projects. Leadership, enthusiasm, vision, and a recognized ability to execute opportunities are characteristics that have marked his successful career. Don is routinely invited to speak about the benefits of diversity in a rapidly evolving and global economy. Today, IPG operates throughout the South Western Region of the United States, with offices in Texas, Louisiana, and North Carolina. See BLACK BUSINESS page 3
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Warning Radio - KVWR-95.5FM is “The Peoples Station.”There’s also the Warning Weekly monthly newsletter that you can subscribe to at warningradio.com or by calling 214-371-3464. Online DIsk Jockeys are Veno, Goodie Ray and V.I.P. There’s more exciting news to come. Warning Radio also supports local artists by encouraging them to send their original music to: goodieray@ warningradio.com. Currently serving southwest Dallas County, the signal will be stronger in the very near future and the content will be something you will look forward to tuning in to 24-7 for Gospel, R&B, Hip-Hop and Underground. According to the owner, Warning Radio is “Bringing Radio Back!” Lock in 95.5 on your dial!
Dr. David L. Willis is the managing partner of Cedar Crest Development Company L.LC, where he has consulted or developed over $450 million in new real estate development/ construction. He grew up in West Texas and attended West Texas State University where at the age of 26 he was also the youngest Head Men/Women’s Track Coach in Division I. A life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity; Dr. Willis received a BS degree from West Texas A&M University
Bennie King founded VenueCenter, an online platform that modernized and changed the way consumers and planners approach the event planning and booking process. His new venture which he co-founded is Kanarys, a technology platform that fosters collaboration
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Events by Kenna is a full-service event planning, management and production company dedicated to creating exceptional events with thoughtful detail and dedicated customer service. Kenna Roundtree Williams is the Chief Experience Officer for Events by Kenna. Events by Kenna handles a wide range of corporate, nonprofit and social events, including the Galas/Fundraising Events, Conferences/Meetings, Corporate Retreats, Award Shows, Team-building Events, Seminars, Trade Shows, Golf Tournaments, Sporting Events, Festivals and more! Reach out to Kenna at www.https:// eventsbykenna.com/ or call 214-497-9948
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Founded by two Army veterans, Black Sands Entertainment , is the number one indie Blackowned comic publisher in the nation and has the infrastructure and discipline to scale rapidly into a multimillion dollar brand with the publishing of unique titles; which began a little over five years ago. They recently appeared on Shark Tank, showcasing the talents and skills of Manuel and Geiszel Godoy. They walked away with a deal that included two Sharks: entertainer, comedian and businessman Kevin Hart and billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavs, Mark Cuban. With its own animation studio, Black Sands is growing and they are also hiring. Check them out at https://www. blacksandsentertainment.com/
Serving clients since 2015 at BOV Design Event Studio, Svonnie Trailer says she can transform any space into a masterpiece. Recently launched in the DFW area from her home base in Louisiana, she’s also looking for event venues, photographers and MUAs as she builds her team. They have done events from small intimate parties, weddings, birthday parties, baby/bridal showers, proms and much more. Under the direction of Ms. Trailer, the team is made up of “hard working, professional, well-trained individuals that work well under any type of pressure.” And get this, “Smiling and friendly faces are required!” There’s also a Girls Mentoring Program, Balloon Design Class and more. Check them out at www. myblessedbyvon.com or call 337-212-4611.
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Air Designs is a perfect event space for private dinners up to 50 people. Created by Amber Brown, who had a passion for planning her children’s birthdays, Air Designs is located at 6407 Brentwood Stair Rd. Fort Worth, TX 76112. Air Designs has affordable packages for Balloon Art: from balloon garlands to balloon bouquets; event design; and event rental that include an additional hour for set up and clean up, wifi, access to a tv, speaker and microphone. Amber also provides the Balloon Bcademy so you can become your own boss, designing balloon displays. Check
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QUIT PLAYIN’ By Vincent L. Hall
As we stand on the precipice of yet another Black History Month, I would desire that we as a people Quit Playin’ like so much has changed. Someone removed the “White Only” signs, but they left you the signals. Last week the Dallas Republican Party shuttled out their handpicked "Black" again! But, the Grand Old Party’s message has not changed. "Getting tough on crime" is still afresh on their lips and psyches. The taglines change, but their views on solving crime are nothing more than reiterations of the same old “ish!” You can pluck a few lines from a recent Dallas Morning News article and quickly understand my distrust for the party, especially the Black folks who tether their reputations and political hopes to the Trump’s train. “Faith Johnson, the Republican candidate for Dallas County district attorney, vowed Wednesday to roll back one of John Creuzot’s hallmark policies
WAKE UP AND STAY WOKE By Dr. E. Faye Williams There’s an obvious scheme afoot to return the United States to a period in time where we lived with a completely different social construct and contract. There are those who are diligently working to return us to a time before many of the hard-fought and recently won constitutional protections we (supposedly) now enjoy. The very ones who think we benefit disproportionately are the ones working overtime to steal our hard-earned gains. They pretend not to understand when we point to their efforts to oppress and diminish those rights. They seem to nonchalantly say, “We didn’t really intend for non-white people to ever become equal.” There is one political party
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if she is elected in November. “As your chief law-enforcement officer of this county, I want you to be able to count on me,” said Johnson, who was Dallas County’s DA from 2016 to 2018. “I want the shop owners to be able to count on me. I want the large grocery chains to be able to count on me.” As we stand here in the throes of yet another variant of a historic pandemic, the GOP wants business owners to know that their position has never changed. They always promise to prosecute Blacks and ne’er-do-wells without regard to the cost or consequences. “Lock ‘em up” is simple and portable enough for their followers. The county jail boasts a larger population than 90% of the towns in Texas, and the Dallas Police Department is understaffed and overwhelmed. Omicron is raging so high that judges cannot impanel juries. But let’s lock ‘em up! However, you resurrected this candidate and this plank be-
cause the GOP will always place ory. So instead, they define CRT personal possessions at the top to include any history that calls of their list. out White Privilege. We have grown weary of Governor Abbott and his ilk, who Last week the Dallas want to blame all of racism’s ills Republican Party shut- on their parents and forbears; when in truth, Jim Crow passed tled out their handthe baton to James Crow Espicked "Black" again! quire, and the team has never But, the Grand Old lost a step. Party’s message has What is worse is that they can not changed. "Getting always buttonhole a Negro to “letough on crime" is still gitimize” their platform. The 14th afresh on their lips and Amendment forbade the sale of Negroes, but renting has always psyches. The taglines been an option. They can always change, but their views find a Herschel Walker or an Alon solving crime are len West to do their bidding. You can be Black and a fiscal nothing more than reconservative? Go ahead and iterations of the same wrap yourself in the flag. Both old “ish!” are personal prerogatives. However, these washed-out, To hell with rehabilitation, lukewarm, middle-of-the-road mental illnesses, and homeless- Negroes, who abhor BLM and ness. We rank in the bottom five criminal justice reform are unin education and that says it all. bearable. This clan is the same swath of Our schools are in a mess, and the population who don’t want Black income is still less. Police you to embarrass them or their brutality is still a reality, and our children with Critical Race The- HBCUs still need charity.
Did I bust a rhyme? LOL We are as lost in America today as we ever were. The only difference is that a few more of us navigate this wilderness in exotic cars and live in bigger tents than our parents did. Yet, sadly, we own little of what we have and typically pay higher interest rates than anyone else pays for the dubious privilege. We are co-stars in a movie that we did not audition for. We sing in a choir whose songs don’t stir our souls. We play in a game where the rules are constantly changed to our disadvantage. As a result, most of us bear distrust and resentment for capitalism, the justice system, and anything else that we consider to be controlled by or governed by the rule of racism. Quit Playin' like you can relax just because they took down the sign. Unfortunately, the signals are still there, and they still appear to be red. Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist, and an award-winning columnist.
Let’s Get Right to It! that has fully embraced the political and social philosophies of white supremacy. Every time we see news reports, we know which political party that is! They’ve even found help among select people of color who have been adequately rewarded to “move on up and live high on the hog” as payment to deny the circumstance which the masses protest. They know better, but, at the expense of our people, are willing to go along for a self-serving purpose! Sadly, the other political party seemingly does not recognize the current and ongoing threat to our democracy. Their infighting and constant focus on two recalcitrant members provide the perfect example of an unforced, self-induced error. I do not negate the importance of the progressive work being
done, but there is an unacceptable naivety of blindly working for progressive outcomes while the mechanics of their destruction are being codified daily by political opponents in increasing numbers of states. Even a blind man can see that Republicans are committed to converting our democracy into a fascist, permanent majority. True to his word, the disgraced, twice-impeached expresident’s three appointees to the Supreme Court are intent on establishing a pathway to the elimination of Roe v. Wade. Although I value the sanctity of life, I equally value the right of a woman to make cogent decisions about her health and life. As an attorney, I see no clearer indication of their true intent than their allowing the Texas abortion law to stand, concurrently, in contradiction to decided law (Roe).
Almost daily, we are witness to the imposition of new laws giving Republicans the authority and means to override voter outcomes that are unfavorable to them. In their flagrant attempt to overturn the 2020 elections, Republicans have assigned the label of “illegitimate” votes and voters in areas occupied by voters of color. Their voter suppression laws and activities shout their belief that the votes of people of color matter less than those of their “white base.” Left unchallenged, the outcome is clear. We may not know how far some will choose to take us, but we understand the direction they will want to go. You must protest these negative eventualities. You don’t need flowery rhetoric or a well-designed script. We have no time to waste! Write or send
your emails to: • Sen. Charles Schumer, US Senate, Washington, DC 20510 • Sen. Mitch McConnell, US Senate, Washington, DC 20510 • Sen. Joe Manchin, US Senate, Washington, DC 20510 • Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, US Senate, Washington, DC 20510 • The Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, US House of Representatives, Washington, DC 20515 • Congressman James Clyburn, US House of Representatives, Washington, DC 20515 Explain that you support the John R. Lewis Voter Rights Act and want it passed into law, even if it requires a “carve-out” of the Senate filibuster. The future is critical. We can’t wait for others to act. Dr. E. Faye Williams is national chair of the National Congress of Black Women, Inc. Contact her via www.nationalcongressbw.org.
Priorities: Putting First Things First FAITHFUL UTTERANCES By Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew
Every single day, we are bombarded with so many things to do. Our world is so fast paced that it is easy to get overwhelmed and even overcommit. In our society, we are pushed to focus on being successful versus having a life of significance. In my early twenties, I had this checklist in my head of things I wanted to accomplish. I wanted to be married, have kids, buy a house, etc. by a certain age. We have our plans and then God has a different plan. Much of our frustration in life is a result of competition with what we think we should accomplish which can be informed often by the opinions of others. We can also make comparisons to others and if we feel we are behind, there is this internal desire to keep up with others. The danger in doing this is that we never know what others go through to get where they are in life. Similar to an iceberg, we only see what’s visible. We don’t see the behind the scenes---the tears, the long hours, the pain, challenges— that others endure to arrive at the destination that we are privy to witness and view. So often, we see the result, when we haven’t witnessed the process. Our process can be filled with undue stress when we don’t line up our priorities correctly. Life is going to be filled with unexpected issues but when we have our priorities in place, we can expect that our foundation will sustain us when the storms arise. John 6:22-40 offers some insight on our priorities. Jesus and the disciples left the crowd behind and went away. There are times in our lives that we must find the time to leave and get away from the crowd. Too much time in the crowd listening to the voices, thoughts, and opinions of others can influence us and even deter us from our mission. The scripture states, “When they found him on the other side of the lake, they asked him, “Rabbi, when did you get here?” 26 Jesus an-
swered, “Very truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs I performed but because you ate the loaves and had your fill. 27 Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.” The people were more concerned about taking care of their immediate needs instead of recognizing that they had the Messiah in front of them. How often do we miss opportunities focusing on the short-term instead of seeing the bigger picture and the possibilities? The people missed out what was important. They were more focused on their physical needs than recognizing that when our spiritual needs are addressed first, everything else falls in place. Success is more than stuff, titles, and accolades. Those things will come when you put God’s business first. When you take care of God’s business, God will take care of your business. Proverbs 3 gives us sound advice on having a successful life: “…take to heart my commands. They’ll help you live a long, long time, a long life lived full and well…. Earn a reputation for living well in God’s eyes and the eyes of the people. Trust God from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for God’s voice in everything you do, everywhere you go; he’s the one who will keep you on track. Don’t assume that you know it all. Run to God! Run from evil! Your body will glow with health, your very bones will vibrate with life! Honor God with everything you own; give him the first and the best. Your barns will burst, your wine vats will brim over.” We must get our priorities straight. So many folks are stressed because they are striving for the wrong things. As you create a list of things to do, make sure at the top of your list is building and maintaining your relationship with God. That’s your ticket to a well-lived life. Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew is the host of the Tapestry Podcast and the author of three books for women. She is also the Vice President of Community Affairs for the State Fair of Texas. To learn more, visit drfroswa.com.
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Recovery or Crisis? THE LAST WORD By Dr. Julianne Malveaux According to MasterCard's spending reports, consumers spent more than 10 percent more than they did in 2019 before the COVID pandemic even hit. Inflation rose by 6 percent each month in October and November (don't add it up – it's monthly, not annual). Unemployment rates are lower than they've been in more than a decade. And yet, folks are singing the blues, asking for an extension of child tax credits, looking for support for those living at the periphery, and looking for opportunity. The Scrooges in the house aren't inclined to do a darn thing about it. Thus you get a Senator Joe Manchin (D-WVA), whose one-trick line is that he can't support inflation, or a Senator Kristen Sinema (D-AZ), a shill for Big Pharma. While some economists are touting economic recovery, others wonder who is recovering. Dr. Algernon Austin, who directs the Race and Economic Justice Program at the Center for Economic and Policy Research, asserts that we aren't counting disadvantages correctly. In particular, he has written that Black male unemployment is far more severe than the unemployment rate data measure, especially when we consider the employment-population ratio, incarceration, and other factors that leave Black men far more unemployed than other men (https://cepr.net/report/ the-jobs-crisis-for-blackmen-is-a-lot-worse-thanyou-think). In his estimation, about $12 billion is leaked from the Black community because of job losses and related differentials. Austin's work does not directly address the losses that the Black community experiences because of the differential treatment of Black women, but they are at least equal.
Discrimination and differential treatment are a tax on the African American community, which is often unrecognized. The recent focus on the wealth gap allows us to delve into the history of the gap, the systematic ways that predatory capitalism has extracted wealth from the Black community. It's not just about the past, though. It is about the current practices that African American workers are disadvantaged, discriminated against, and robbed of economic agency.
and supply chain issues, others are spending up a storm. Our economy has always been bifurcated, but COVID has made it even more so. President has not done a great job, but he is exponentially better than his predecessor. Yet he has not done enough to close gaps between the haves and the have nots. Many are experiencing an economic recovery, and good for them. Too many, still, are living through an economic crisis, which is not so good for them or their families. The
I appreciate the many ways that younger Black folks create alternate paths to income and wealth for themselves and their communities, using electronic media, selling their "merch," and putting their face in the space. However, they should not be denied the mainstream paths to economic prosperity, ways too often riddled with pitfalls, challenges, and just everyday racism. Thus, when conversations about economic recovery occur, it is essential to note that an unequal start will result in an unequal finish. In other words, centuries of discrimination will yield unequal recovery results. This is important because as some, like Senator Manchin, are talking about inflation, some are harder hit by inflation than are others. When some, like Manchin, talk about low unemployment, others say they can’t find jobs. And while some are talking economic recovery
gridlock between Congress and the Senate paralyzes our nation and puts stumbling blocks in the path forward. Are we prepared to allow a few narcissistic laggards to throw a monkey wrench into the Biden plan? And is President Biden prepared to prioritize collegiality over results? When the data is disaggregated, we will find that economic recovery is uneven. The Biden Administration can fix some of this through executive order, and they need to do it as soon as possible. There are young folks who heard our President say he had their backs. Now they want him to exhibit some backbone. Those whose lives are in economic crisis aren’t interested in gloating about economic recovery. Dr. Julianne Malveaux is an economist, author, and Dean of the College of Ethnic Studies at Cal State LA. She is also President of PUSH Excel, the education arm of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. You may reach her at juliannemalveaux.com
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Local Hidden Figure cont. from page 1 were journalism or English graduates, and whose names and faces I have long since forgotten. After reading Webster’s article, I looked up one of my early resumés and, in part, here were the team responsibilities: “Edit copy for tracking antenna technical instruction manuals for National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Apollo space program.” I recalled my thoughts sometimes as I was editing space-age copy. I told myself that it was not so important that I was not a science and technology major. What this job required from me was my English language skill and ability to ensure that the words were clearly stated with correct grammar and punctuation. There were some surprises. Under one of the projects, I learned that I would be investigated to achieve a particular security clearance that would approve me to work on a certain project. If my memory is correct, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
did the investigation. I remember the mystified calls I received from some neighbors in South Dallas, where I still lived with my parents at the time. Why was the FBI calling them to ask about me, they wondered aloud? They seemed satisfied when I explained that it had to do with a project on my job. South Dallas off Bexar Street near H. S. Thompson Elementary School and not far from Lincoln High School – both my alma maters -- is still clear in my mind as I remember those after-college days more than 50 years ago. My lovingly protective parents were wary after I got my first car to transport me to my first job. My mother, Nettie Ruth Ivory Adams, a beautician, would drive me in it up the traffic-congested freeway to Collins and pick me up after work. When we got back home in the evenings, my dad, Frank McLeod Adams, an Army vet and one of Dallas’ early Black mail carriers, was already back from work. He expected a daily
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report on how the day and driving had gone. One driving memory that makes me smile now – but not then – were those days when “Mot-dear” would allow me behind the wheel. I would drive the usual route, from South Dallas and up North Central Expressway, to the exit that took us to Collins. When my mom thought I should be slowing down or stopping on the freeway, her foot on the front passenger side, would automatically and involuntarily slam on an imaginary brake, making her head and shoulders jerk forward. She would not say anything, but I knew she was on pins and needles for me behind the wheel. Just a little history:
About Collins. “Ham” radio entrepreneur Arthur A. Collins founded Collins Radio Company in 1933 in the basement of his Cedar Rapids, Iowa home. He then advanced to manufacturing transmitters, receivers and aircraft radios. He opened the Dallas production site in 1950. Business magnate Ross Perot unsuccessfully attempted to take over the company in 1969. The founder left Collins in 1972 and started a consulting firm. About the movie. The 2016 movie Hidden Figures was the story of three high-performing Black female math teachers who got jobs with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) during America’s 1960s space-exploration. The women, known as “human computers,” ultimately played important roles – despites racial and sexist discrimination – in space-age achievements including the moon landing. The movie was based on African-American author Margot Lee Shetterly’s book by the same name. Actress Taraji P. Henson played mathematician Katherine Goble Johnson, who calculated flight
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trajectories for space missions. She ultimately received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor, from then-President Barack Obama. Academy-Award winner Octavia Spencer played mathematician and supervisor Dorothy Vaughan. Janelle Monáe played mathematician and engineer Mary Jackson. So, again, I was just thinking… Was I a hidden figure – despite no mathematical ties? You decide. Norma Adams-Wade, is a proud Dallas native, University of Texas at Austin journalism graduate and retired Dallas Morning News senior staff writer. She is a founder of the National Association of Black Journalists and was its first southwest regional director. She became The News’ first Black full-time reporter in 1974. norma_ adams_wade@yahoo.com
Legendary Basketball Hall of Famer Lusia Harris Dies cont. from page 1 My Truth umentary short, “The Queen of Basketball,” died Tuesday in Mississippi at the age of 66. Her family confirmed her unexpected death in a statement. The cause of death has not been released. “We are deeply saddened to share the new that our angel, matriarch, sister, mother, grandmother, Olympic medalist, The Queen of Basketball, Lusia Harris has passed away unexpectedly today in Mississippi, her family said in a statement. “The recent months brought Ms. Harris great joy, including the news of the upcoming wedding of her youngest son and the outpouring of recognition received by a recent documentary that brought worldwide attention to her story. She will be remembered for her charity, for her achievements both on and off the court, and the light she brought to her community, the State of Mississippi, her country as the first woman ever to score a basket in the Olympics, and to women who play basketball around the world.” “The Queen of Basketball,”
a documentary directed by Ben Proudfoot, has won several awards since being released during last year’s Tribeca Film Festival including: Best Short Documentary – The Critics’ Choice Documentary Awards; Best Short Documentary – Palm Springs Shortfest; Best Short Documentary & Best of Fest – Nevada City Film Festival. The film also won the Best Documentary Short award at the 2021 Palm Springs ShortFest, making it eligible for consideration for the 2022 Oscars. Oscar nominations are due to be announced on February 8. Hall-of-fame NBA player Shaquille O’Neal, who served as executive producer on the documentary, told The Hollywood Reporter earlier this year: “She was a woman athlete, a Black woman athlete and she’s been historically shortchanged and denied opportunities. “We just want the world to know [she] was the greatest ever. I just want women, especially female athletes, to see this.” While a student at Delta State, Harris led the school to three
consecutive AIAW championships (1975, 1976 and 1977), tied with Immaculata for the most AIAW championships of any college. During each of those title runs, Harris was named MVP of the AIAW national tournament. She finished her college career with 2,981 points (25.9 ppg) and 1,662 rebounds (14.4 rpg). As a senior, she was awarded the Honda Broderick Cup as the best collegiate athlete in any sport. Harris also made history in international basketball, earning a gold medal as a member of the 1975 U.S. Pan American Team that competed in Mexico City. Per ESPN, women’s basketball debuted in the 1976 Olympics and Harris scored the first basket of the competition in the Montreal Games, leading the United States to a silver medal as its leading scorer and rebounder. In 1977, Harris made history again when she was selected by the New Orleans Jazz with the 137th pick of the 1977 NBA draft; the first-ever woman to be drafted to the NBA. Due to her
pregnancy, she never reported to training camp or played with the team but still remains the only woman ever to be officially drafted by an NBA team. Harris did play for the Houston Angels of the now-defunct Women's Professional Basketball League (WBL). She is also a member of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame and several other Halls including the International Women’s Sports Hall of Fame and the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. For more on the life and career of Lusia “Lucy” Harris, visit the following sites: - https://www.wbhof.com/famers/ stewart/ - https://www.theblacksportswoman.com /the-dominant-lusia-harris/ - https://www.blackpast.org/africanamerican-history/harris-lusia-1955/#:~:text=In%201992%20Harris%20and%20 former,Woman's%20Sports%20Hall%20 of%20Fame. It’s important to note that Dallas Skyline’s own Donnie F. Wilson is also listed as an executive producer on the documentary, The Queen of Basketball.
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Debra Hoard Jones Debra Hoard Jones was the first born to the union of Claudia and Arthur Owen on November 7, 1953. A brother and two sisters completed the family. Debra Kaye joined church at an early age in the Lubbock Community. The family moved to Dallas, Texas in 1969. Debra Kaye enjoyed school, graduated from Pinkston High School and entered the Xerox Corporation Marketing Education Center, working in Customer Service in-house and in the field. Possibly her first national ad was an AT&T commercial while working at Xerox, where the modeling and fascination with couture designer brands was born. The positive attitude she always attributed to her upbringing. Debra Kaye had a very uncrushable spirit. Full figure models were not fully recognized in any market statewide,
but Debra Kaye persevered. Late in the 70's, Ebony Fashion Fair announced their annual lineup to 49 cities highlighting a 'Size 14 Cover Girl Model'. Dallas was very proactive. Debra Kaye was the first professional full figure model for The Kim Dawson Modeling Agency and the rest is history. Debra Kaye was a natural to the world of glamor, high fashion, excellence in poise and love for beautiful clothes. In the Ester Davis Showroom, where we specialized in African American designs and designers, she was tops in sales with buyers, specialty boutiques and classic ladies-of-distinction. She worked for State Representative Helen Giddings for many years and enjoyed immensely her work with the communities solving problems. Debra Kaye's work as a DIFFA Board Member brought new
light to the organization and her beloved African American community was the beneficiary of her style and expertise. Debra Kaye and her husband, Fred Jones (Jones 2000) entered entrepreneurship out of a need for more awareness, hands on engagement with youth and community outreach. Debra Kaye leaves to mourn her life, a loving husband of 28 eight years, Dr. Fred A. Jones, and Fred's sister, Crystal Doughman (Tom) of Cleveland, Ohio; one brother, Arthur
Owen (Carroll); sisters, Demetra Forshee and Lydia Wyatt (Clarence); three sons, Michaelon Hoard, Brandon Hoard (Natasha), and Kourtney Hoard (Jai); six grandchildren, Dhakirah Hoard, Kharizmah Hoard, A'riyan Hoard, Akyrie Hoard, Aniyah Green, and Dylan Hoard; nephews, Chad Forshee, Colby Forshee, Nicholas Doughman, Mendus Forshee, and Frank E. Forshee; nieces, Bella Forshee and Leaha Forshee. Debra Kaye had a mighty host of friends, clients, and former students.
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Metro Community Calendar January 2022 20 Happy Birthday Sanko Prioleau Chocolate and Art Show Dallas at Lofty Spaces, 816 Montgomery St. Dallas. Chocolate And Art Show is Back. Indulge yourself in some of Dallas’ finest up-and-coming artists, photographers, and creators! 8 pm. Tickets: https://bit. ly/3GQ3uP3. Greater Keller Chamber Diversity & Inclusion Council for the first mixer of 2022! At Soul Fire Brewing Co. 206 N. Oak St. Suite 180, Roanoke. http://soulfirebrewing.com/
the Celebration of Champions Parade or sponsorship, contact Ken Carter at kencarter@focuspr.com or call (214) 7441431. 10 am to 12:30 pm. 777 Main St. Dallas. Meet Judge Paula Rosales at the African American Museum, 3536 Grand Ave. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and Senator Royce West in support of Judge Paula Rosales’ re-election campaign. Special appearances from Judge Thomas G. Jones, Honorable Diane Ragsdale, and Reverend Dr. Michael G. Waters. RSVP to campaign@judgerosales.com 6-7:30 pm.
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21 All DAQ Jazz The Perfect Date Night at DAQs Luxury Lounge, 8700 Preston Rd. Plano. Live Music and Dinner every Friday night beginning at 7 to 10 pm. Charles Ledbetter on Sax. Reservations Strongly Encouraged: http://www.daqsallfolks. com/
21 – 29 Little Women, Brodie Copeland Theatre at Willow Bend Center of the Arts, 6121 W Park Blvd, Ste. B216, Plano, (Jan 21, 7 pm; Jan 22, 1 pm & 7 pm; Jan 22, 2 pm; Jan 27, 7 pm; Jan 28, 7 pm; Jan 29, 1 pm & 7 pm)
Black & Bitter Coffee Presents Poetry On The Patio by Mike Guinn Ent at Black & Bitter Coffee and Books 100 South Main Street #101c, Duncanville. 8-10 pm Tickets: https://bit.ly/3262g2N Dallas Black Dance Theatre presented by DeSoto Parks and Recreation Department. DBDT: Encore! is under the artistic direction of Nycole Ray. The dancers appear to levitate across the stage as they perform Opaque, a mysterious and majestic work as well as Spiritual Suite which will stir your soul. 7 pm. Tickets: https://bit.ly/3FE5rwm
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Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration & Peace March - City of Cedar Hill, Texas – Government Center, 285 Uptown Blvd. 3 pm. S and S Premier Presents A Pop Up Shop experience fit for all Kings, Queens, Prince & Princess at Eleven86 Real Artesian Water, 206 W. 6th St. Ferris. 12 to 6 pm. Vendors contact Jay at 972-786-2010.
Neo Soul Day Party at Michael’s of Las Colinas, 925 W. John Carpenter Fwy. #100, Irving. Tickets: https://bit.ly/32ATme5
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2022 Citywide SOC Celebration of Champions Parade, by SOC Alumni Bear Cave. The Celebration of Champions Parade Committee is excited to announce its partnership with the City of Dallas and the Office of the Mayor for the 2022 Citywide Celebration of Champions Parade honoring Dallas South Oak Cliff High School and their historic football state championship victory! To participate in
The Vin Collective: Bottles, Bites, & Binge-Worthy - Featuring Diana Bandoh. Tickets and Location: https://bit.ly/3DtmkbU
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Jan 22 Arlington Foodies Farmers Market Birthday Celebration, celebrating three years of Arlington Foodies Farmers Market! Live performances in the Gazebo and CAKE! At 3206 Smith Barry Rd, Pantego. 6 to 9 pm.
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6 Valentine’s Pop-Up Expo + Day Party at Illusion Event Center, 1201 W Camp Wisdom Rd, Suite 340C Dallas. Enjoy some great music, eat some good food and sip on some tasty drinks while you shop and socialize. This event will have some of DFW’s best small business owners. 1-5 pm.
Feb 12, 8 pm Miss Dee’s Kitchen by Award Winning Producer/Director Snoop Robinson at TBAAL, 1309 Canton St. Tickets: http:// snooprobinson.com/index.html
Feb 26, 9 am Frozen - Let it GO!, Dallas Drone Racing, 2304-2312 Sandy Lake Rd, Carrollton Erykah Badu at The Factory In Deep Ellum by Music Concerts Online. Attendees must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of the event OR full COVID-19 vaccination prior to entry for live events at The Factory in Deep Ellum and/or The Studio at the Factory. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Concert from 8 to 11 pm.
Feb 27 1 pm to 5 pm Dallas Stars vs. Buffalo Sabres, American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas
Jazz Brunch & Paint by In Living Colour. Dallas this is going to be fun! A weekly paint party that caters to Black Culture! In Living Colour, 4050 McEwen Rd. Building 8 suite 8103, Farmers Branch. 2 to 4 pm. Tickets: https://bit.ly/3Ic7TMh
Mardi Gras Oak Cliff Parade, the 2022 Mardi Gras Oak Cliff parade route runs along Davis St. from Nova (near Kessler Theater) into the heart of Bishop Arts. 4 to 6 pm. Interested in participating in the parade? Sign-up here: https://bit. ly/3KhMJOI.
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Travel Indoors! (Black Travel Summit Digital Sessions) by Black Travel Summit. Instagram Live monthly digital sessions with a variety of Black travel influencers, Black ski groups, Digital Nomads, and more discussing a variety of topics to get you traveling more, for less. Reg: https:// bit.ly/3eJozhu 12pm CST
Happy Birthday Sanko Prioleau Beyond Washington Online event broadcast via Facebook Live. @ Mosaic Templars Cultural Center 6 to 7:30 pm CST Let's Talk... Conversations on Race, Equity, & Belonging by Chantelle Fitzgerald. Multiple dates. Online event Reg: https://bit.ly/3pRYxiB 4 to 5:30 pm CST
21 The Art of Racial Healing: Public Policy and Its Role in Racial Justice. Online event by Arkansas Peace and Justice Memorial Movement, Osyrus Bolly and Kwami Abdul-Bey. Osyrus Bolly will be discussing his work in the public policy sector and how students can get involved. 6 pm CST. Reg: https:// www.facebook.com/APJMM2019
22 Native Conversations: Early Colonial Settlement and the First Deeds -- Facebook Live to explore the interconnected relationships between the Dutch, Swedes, English and Algonkian peoples in their respective regions/colonies, with Drew Shuptar-Rayvis. @MuseumOfNativeAmericanHistory. Reg: https://bit.ly/3FQP0xx 11 am to 12 pm Together We Vaccinate by Project Unity, Project Unity is committed to the health, safety and well-being of our communities. Like many other organizations helping on the vaccine effort, we want us all to return to a sense of normalcy. Held at, Balch Springs Civic Center, 12400 Elam Rd. For ages 5 and up. 10 am to 2 pm Reg: https://bit.ly/3v1bDem
Preparing for Cognitive Incapacity: Why it’s Important and the Nightmares you Risk - Free webinar. Reg: https://bit. ly/3pNFXYX Presenter: Rex Hogue, Attorney & Partner Haiman+Hogue, PLLC, 10 to 11:30 am Arlington Black Chamber January General Meeting & Business Exchange at Tu-Chi Social Club of Arlington, 2525 E. Arkansas Ln, Suite #253, Arlington. 6 to 8 pm. Tickets: bit.ly/ ABCCJan2022. Be sure to bring plenty of Business Cards.
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Understanding Oppositional Defiant Disorder [Free Webinar] Online event. Instructor: Jaymi Dormaier, LMSW. Facebook live @MindspringMentalHealthAlliance 12 noon to 1 pm
4 Panel–Reviving the Black Cooperative Intentional Community Movement Online event by Reviving the Black Cooperative Movement. 6 to 7:30 pm. Reg: https://www.ic.org/event/reviving-black-ics-panel/
6 Women of Color Devotional “Get Together” 1st Sunday Evenings by Urban Spirit Publishing and Media Company. Read-
Let’s Talk... Conversations on Race, Equity, & Belonging by Chantelle Fitzgerald. Multiple dates. Online event Reg: https:// bit.ly/3pRYxiB 4 to 5:30 pm CST Watch Party! Network Like You Mean It with The Career Mavericks with Alysha M. Campbell, and Jessica Sinclair by U.S. Black Chambers Community Economic Development Corporation, online event. Reg: https://bit.ly/3qJ2J3o 1 to 2 pm CST
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MLK Celebration and Peace March by City of Cedar Hill. A special tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. King followed by a community peace march in honor of the civil rights movement and unity. 3 pm. At Cedar Hill Government Center 285 Uptown Blvd.*TENTATIVE DATE* Happy birthday Jessica Hayden
30 Octavia E. Butler Slow Read, a slow read of Octavia E. Butler’s body of work, hosted by Njeri. Online event tickets: https://bit. ly/332Qc2E 12 noon to 1:30 pm CST
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH 1 Journey through African American History, by Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission. By popular demand, the Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission will present and encore presentation of The Arkansas African-American History Makers Virtual experience moderated by legendary Hip-Hop announcer, M.C. Lyte. @AMLKC on Facebook. 12 pm.
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20-22 Tracing African Jamaican Roots: Secrets of 1817 Slave Registers Uncovered, by Ancestry Talks with Paul Crooks. Blending Black ancestry with Black history. Paul Crooks reveals how he used the 1817 Slave Register trace his ancestry and bring his back story to life. 1 to 2 pm. Booking Information: https:// paulcrooks.info/black-genealogy-online-events
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Vice President Harris speaks to Black Press of America By Stacy M. Brown
NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia
Vice President Kamala Harris provided a message of hope while striking an encouraging tone during an exclusive interview with the Black Press of America. The Vice President, who cut her teeth as a California prosecutor, State Attorney General, and later as an influential U.S. Senator, said that despite many setbacks to voting rights, she and the entire Biden-Harris administration haven’t and won’t stop fighting. “I will tell you that I gave a speech with President Biden at Morehouse College, and afterward, I had a quiet visit with Ambassador Andrew Young because I was looking to him for inspiration,” Vice President Harris told the gathering of publishers and journalists from the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA). “Based on what history has taught us, Ambassador Young said in a nutshell that freedom is a constant struggle. But we don’t give up. That’s where I am. I’m not giving up,” the Vice President asserted. She continued: “We are going to keep on. This is a movement for voting rights. Coretta Scott King said the fight must be fought and won with each generation. This is certainly a moment that we should not have to be in, which is fighting against blatant laws that are designed to target specific communities that obstruct access to the ballot box.” Vice President Harris offered that she’s leaned on “folks from every walk of life.” She declared that all must remain purposely intentional and optimistic. With Democrat Sens. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Krysten Sinema of Arizona dealing death blows to any hopes of passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advance-
ment Act and the Freedom to Vote measure, Vice President Harris declined to place blame alone on those renegade party members. “We have a fight in front of us. I will emphasize that there also are 50 Republicans who took an oath to support and defend the Constitution,” Vice President Harris remarked. “I’m not prepared to absolve them of their responsibility to stand in the shoes and in the legacy of the Republicans who, in 2006 in that chamber in the U.S. Senate, voted 98-0 in favor of the extension to the Voting Rights Act.
roads,” Vice President Harris pronounced. “It’s about funding for local communities for better streetlights, ensuring crosswalks are safe. We’re talking about the elderly, the mother with the stroller, the father with the stroller – people given enough time to cross the street. It’s a very big thing when you talk about the quality of life and when you live in communities where they rely on public streets to walk to church, to get the kids to school, to get them to the bus stop.” NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. called the meeting with the Vice President
When discussing the administration’s success, Vice President Harris noted the massive bipartisan infrastructure bill that passed last year. Credit: Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America [commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kamala_Harris_]
“Let us be clear about the challenge here and who the protagonists and the antagonists are. The bottom line is that we must march on and fight on. It’s not new to us. We can’t be tired even though we are frustrated, and yes, disappointed, if not angered that we’re continuing to have this fight.” In the news she provided exclusively to the Black Press, Vice President Harris announced the first National Roadway Safety Strategy. “It’s about putting $6 billion into state and local government to improve safety on the
“a tremendous boost for the NNPA.” “Speaking directly with Vice President Kamala Harris today was a tremendous boost for the NNPA as we begin our yearlong promotion and celebration of the 195th anniversary of the Black Press of America,” Dr. Chavis proclaimed. Vice President Harris noted that her first year in office had kept her busy. She has met with heads of state, prime ministers, and other dignitaries. Alarmingly, Vice President Harris noted that many had ex-
pressed concern about voting rights in America and the many voter suppression laws that have passed in Republican-led states since the 2020 election. The Vice President noted that not only are those targeted by such laws affected but America’s standing as a global leader also has suffered. “I hosted at the Vice President’s residence, [former German Chancellor] Angela Merkle, and while talking about China and Russia, she asked, ‘What is going on with voting in America?’” Vice President Harris said. “We as Americans are about to take ourselves off the map as a role model for what democracy should be. [The world] is watching. “You watch what a role model does. I met with the Presidents of Zambia and Ghana in my office, and they were talking about these issues. It has a direct connection to our standing around the world. We lose our legitimacy. [Voting rights] is a domestic issue, but it will impact our standing in the world.” When discussing the administration’s success, Vice President Harris noted the massive bipartisan infrastructure bill that passed last year. She pointed out that the bill contains significant funding for public transportation, a vital issue for people of color and the poor. “African American workers are four times more likely to take public transit than white workers,” Vice President Harris noted. “If we’re not putting funding in public transportation – $90 billion specifically – it means that if you miss your bus, you might lose an hour waiting for the next, and you could lose your job. So, it’s a big deal.” She noted that the bill funds broadband in areas where none exist, and many find it hard to afford. Additionally, the infrastructure bill removes lead pipes and lead from paint, a serious problem facing many African American and low-income households.
When the administration began, the pandemic had taken its toll on much of the country and the globe. Since taking office, Vice President Harris said more than 200 million Americans had received Covid vaccines, and 75 million have gotten booster shots. She noted the economic bounce back in the 6 million jobs the administration has created and the near-record-low 3.9 percent unemployment. “One of the things I’m so proud of is to put the issue of Black maternal mortality on stage at the White House,” Vice President Harris told the NNPA. “Black women are three times more likely to die from childbirth, and that’s a function of several things including racial bias in the medical health system,” she stated. She said she intentionally put training at the top of the list. “The training community would be doulas and midwives who understand and know communities and who will give dignity to the families they serve,” Vice President Harris commented. “Another issue that disproportionately affects African American women is fibroids. Again, I’m talking fibroids inside the White House and what we need to do to address particular health needs of Black women in connection to what they do as wives, mothers, grandmothers, and leaders in the community.” Dr. Chavis applauded Vice President Harris for her “detailed responses to questions posed by our NNPA member publishers from across the nation.” “They were very informative and substantive,” Dr. Chavis concluded. “The truth is some in the mainstream media have not given the progress of the Biden-Harris administration the recognition that it deserves. We in the Black Press will continue to give voice on the critical issue of voting rights, health care, criminal justice reform, and the protection of American democracy as articulated by Vice President Harris.”
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Maya Angelou Is The First Black Woman On The U.S. Quarter By Stephenetta "Isis" Harmon Texas Metro News
The late Maya Angelou is now the first Black woman to ever appear on U.S. currency. The U.S. Mint announced that a new quarter featuring the legendary poet and activist went into circulation Monday. You should be able to get your hands on one by late January. While the coin still features George Washington on the front “heads” side, the “tails” side features an image of Angelou with her arms spread and a bird in flight behind her in homage to her autobiography, “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.” “As a leader in the civil rights movement, poet laureate, college professor, Broadway actress, dancer, and the first female African American cable car conductor in San Francisco, Maya Angelou’s brilliance and artistry inspired generations of Americans,” said Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA). “I will forever cherish the private moments I had the privilege to share with Maya, from
Maya Angelou
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The legendary poet and activist is featured on the ‘tails’ side of the new coin design. talking in her living room as sisters to her invaluable counsel throughout the challenges I faced as a Black woman in elected office. I am proud to have led this effort to honor these phenomenal women, who more often than not are overlooked in our country’s telling of history. If you find yourself holding a Maya Angelou quarter, may you be reminded of her words, ‘be certain that you do not die without having done something wonderful for humanity.’”
The new quarter is the first in the American Women Quarters Program honoring women who have impacted American history. The program was created after the passing of Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020 spearheaded by Lee. It comes after Barack Obama’s administration first introduced plans to replace Andrew Jackson with abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill in 2016. Those plans were later halted
Movie Cameras Roll At The Warehouse In Fort Worth FORT WORTH, TX…Former Dallas Cowboys Defensive Lineman turned Hollywood Producer Greg Ellis chose The Warehouse in Fort Worth as a major location for his new feature film “My Dear.” The film, written and directed by Ellis, is the story of the downfall of the perfect football family. A legend of the game must come face-to- face with the reality of life after he retires from the only thing he’s ever known. Of the film’s message, Ellis says, “No matter what life throws your way or how uncomfortable it is to transition from one milestone to the next, you owe it to yourself to always live your best life at all times.” The Warehouse, located at 1125 E. Berry Street in Fort Worth, serves as the backdrop for a party scene in the film. Venue operator, Jim Austin, was thrilled to have the location featured in the major motion picture. “We are excited to be part of such an impactful story and to work with Greg Ellis on the project,” says Austin. “It’s a wonderful experi-
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by Donald Trump’s administration and a new call issued by the Biden administration to revive is now on hold. The U.S. Mint is set to release four more quarters this year as part of the program. The other featured women are Sally Ride, the first American woman astronaut in space; Anna May Wong, the first Chinese American film star; Wilma Mankiller, the first female principal chief of the Cherokee Nation; and Nina Otero-Warren, the first female superintendent of Santa Fe public schools and first Latin woman to run for Congress. “Each time we redesign our currency, we have the chance to say something about our country — what we value, and how we’ve progressed as a society,” said Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in a recent statement. “I’m very proud that these coins celebrate the contributions of some of America’s most remarkable women, including Maya Angelou.” The new quarters will be printed through 2025.
Candidates Forum At Friendship-West Baptist Church Featured Key Races Candidates for Texas Governor, Attorney General and the 30th Congressional District faced off at a political forum sponsored by the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Friendship-West Baptist Dr. Andrea Leverett Hilburn Church (FWBC). According to Dr. Andrea Hilburn, president of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter, the forum falls under the auspices of the sorority’s National Social Action Commission. “Delta Sigma Theta Sorority continues to institute activities that focus on voter registration and education programs; combating voter suppression and supporting the full restoration of voting rights for individuals who have paid their debt to society (ex-offenders),” said Dr. Hilburn. In addition to the forum, which was moderated by journalist Vincent Hall, Judge Valencia Nash and Minister Danielle Ayers; there was drive through Voter Registration in collaboration with the Poor People’s Campaign, Dallas National Pan-Hellenic Council, and the League of Women’s Voters. The forum was streamed live via Friendship West Baptist Church’s FaceBook, IG, Twitter and YouTube accounts. A virtual Candidate Fair featured HD100, HD113, District Attorney, District Clerk, County Clerk, and County Judge candidates. Recognizing the escalated COVID risk level in Dallas County; Rev. Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, FWBC Sr. Pastor, approved the event with a live audience of 200, however safety protocols were in place along with ERT Coordinators, complete with sanitation stations and temperature checks.
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