• Vol. 10 • July 21 - 27, 2022
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Warren G. Lee remembered
MY TRUTH By Cheryl Smith PUBLISHER
What would you have done? Everyone has a job, a purpose, a mission, a life. We hope! In Uvalde, TX, those charged with serving and protecting were said to have been responsible for "systemic failures and egregiously poor decision making.” Recently, I took some time to reflect on my decades on this earth, recalling whether I had any times of "systemic failures and egregiously poor decision making.” That human side of me was able to respond honestly and own my discretions, indiscretions, mishaps and flaws; as well as my successes and triumphs. Fortunately, however; my "systemic failures and egregiously poor decision making” did not result in deaths; as was the case in Uvalde when Salvador Ramos murdered 19 children and two adults. A report issued by a Texas House of Representative committee was 77 pages long and pointed to 376 law enforcement officers who were at Robb Elementary School on that fateful day. So many were traumatized by events of that day. There was a lot of explaining and confusion, tears and sorrow. I was surprised to hear that one of the classrooms that the shooter attacked was the same room that he was in as a fourth grader and according to reports, he told of being bullied in that same room. Since that horrific day, I’ve heard many talk about what they would have done, had they been on the scene in Uvalde. See MY TRUTH, page 14
Dallas Businessman served as President of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
By Cheryl Smith Thousands of men across the country and around the world have claimed Warren G. Lee, Jr. as a mentor and as expressions were shared on social media upon hearing of his passing on Monday, it was clear of the significant impact he has had during his lifetime. Many talked about his character, his resolve and commitment. A life member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Lee served as
Warren G. Lee
the 38th International Grand Basileus (President) and embodied the spirit of the organization’s cardinal principles: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift. See WARREN G. LEE, page 3
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Comerica’s Irvin Ashford, Most Influential
Special to Texas Metro News Savoy, the leading African American business and lifestyle magazine, announces its most prestigious list to date of the Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America in their Summer issue, available at SavoyNetwork.com and Amazon. For the second time in three years, Savoy magazine has recognized Comerica Bank Chief Community Officer Irvin Ashford Jr. as one of its Most Influen-
At its convention last week in Orlando, FL., Danette Anthony Reed was installed as the 31st president and CEO of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (AKA), following in the footsteps of Dr. Glenda Glover, president of Tennessee State University. Irvin Ashford Jr.
tial Black Executives, a definitive listing of African American executives, influencers and achievers impacting corporate America. See COMERICA'S IRVIN, page 6
By Sylvia Dunnavant Hines
Lorraine Birabil and Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew worked diligently to make sure women are aware of Texas Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month. Photo: Barbara Jordan Leadership Institute Maria Garcia
the uterus prevents any fibroids present in the uterine muscle from growing back. “I was diagnosed with uter-
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ine fibroids about 10 years ago, during a routine well-woman examine,” said neurologist Dr. See TEXAS WOMEN COMMITTED, page 6
New Black-Owned App Aims To Help Users Say ‘Yes’ To Dating By Stephenetta (isis) Harmon A new app is here to help to make online dating easier. Oui,Meet launched at the end of 2021 with a mission to help users “stop swiping and start dating.” Founder Alicia Nicole said she was inspired to create the app while out with friends, lamenting over her abysmal dating prospects.
Reed becomes 31st President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Texas Metro News Team
Texas Women Committed to Remaining Fertile After Removing Uterine Fibroids Heavy bleeding, uncontrollable bladders and back pain are just some of the symptoms that many women experience as the result of uterine fibroids. Until recently, many were suffering in silence out of fear the only relief would be to lose their fertility. Uterine fibroids, which are noncancerous growths in the uterus, are historically known as the most common reason for a hysterectomy. Removing
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“I thought it would be really great if we could have a curated meet-up,” she told Texas Metro News. “That’s how Oui,Meet came into fruition.” Pronounced “we meet,” the name is a double entendre -- referencing the French “oui” for “yes,” as well as the phonetic “we” for connections. The app is specifically designed to help minimize the time users spend See NEW BLACK OWNED APP, page 5 Alicia Nicole
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Danette Anthony Reed
Vice President Kamala Harris, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, Dallas City Councilman Casey Thomas and other dignitaries joined Reed, who calls Dallas “home,” as more than 30,000 members and family members gathered for the public service organization’s first in-person boule since COVID-19 and also kicked off plans for the next convention that will be held in Dallas in 2024. The next convention will be the first one in Dallas since 2000 for the 59th Boule; when thousands of members painted Dallas pink and green. The 69th Annual Boule scheduled for July 15–19, 2020 in Philadelphia, PA was canceled due to concerns over COVID-19. And what a time is expected for 2024, especially as the international president gets to showcase southern hospitality for the world. A 46-year member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Reed is a retired PepsiCO executive; having the distinction of being the first African American woman plant director to lead the start-up of See ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA, page 14