www.texasmetronews.com TEXAS METRO NEWS February 21, 2018 Volume 6, No.18
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MY TRUTH
By Cheryl Smith Publisher
Endorsements...
Early voting for the midterm elections began on February 20, 2018. I usually try to vote early because tomorrow is not promised. I remember taking my Godmother to cast her vote for Sen. Barack Hussein Obama. While she was not with us to witness the inauguration she expressed her pride at having the opportunity to vote and also hear the results of the historic election. She felt strongly about voting and she wasn’t the least intimidated by the abundance of McCain/Palin signs we saw around Cairo, GA. Now, these midterm elections are very important and sadly many will forego the process. On numerous occasions I have been asked if Texas Metro News would endorse candidates. Believe me when I tell you we are progressing to that point, despite opposition from loved ones and advisers. You see, some of the arguments as to why it is not a good idea for the Black press to endorse include: 1. You don’t have the luxury (resources) of the so-called mainstream press 2. Your readers don’t listen to sound reasoning because many choose personalities over issues 3. Candidates take it personally and won’t advertise with you if you endorse someone other than them 4. You, your papers, your mama, will come under attack Well what are some good reasons for endorsing? 1. You know the real dirt - the good, bad and ugly 2. People trust you See TRUTH, page 9 IT’S EARLY VOTING TIME
Students treated to Black Panther screening
Aiesha Redmond, D.A. Hulcy “STEAM” Middle School Principal Jonica Crowder-Lockwood, Judge Kim Cooks, Judge Andrea Martin, DISD Trustee Joyce Foreman, Myra McIntosh, Marty Jo Taylor, Paula Rosales, Bridgett Whitmore, and Constable Tracey Gulley welcome 662 students to theater for movie, Black Panther. Inset: Judge Martin and Atty. McIntosh are joined by Judge Liz Frizell and Black2Lyfe Fathers Group. Sponsors not shown: Judges Thomas Jones and Valencia Nash and Symone Redwine.
Mavericks Source of Workplace Sexual Harassment, Investigation Reports: outside counsel hired By Dorothy J Gentry Sports Editor
The #MeToo Movement - which spread virally in October 2017 as a hashtag used on social media to help demonstrate the widespread prevalence of sexual assault and harassment, especially in the workplace – has reached the walls and halls of the American Airlines Center, and crept deep into the culture of one of Dallas’ most beloved franchises; the Dallas Mavericks. Both this local NBA team and all of the sports world
Mark Cuban
Terdema Ussery
MAVs owner
Former MAVS GM
was knocked on its heels Tuesday night after the online release of a Sports Illustrated investigative report detailing pervasive inappropriate conduct in the Mavericks workplace, including
a culture of sexual harassment. At the center of the SI investigation is Terdema Ussery, the Harvard, Princeton, Cal-Berkley-educated See MAVS, page 14
THIS IS BLACK HISTORY
Smith, only MAV in NBA All Star Game
Mavs' rookie sensation, page 15
Caraway sends message to NRA From Staff Reports Calling attention to the significant part gun violence has played in Dallas history, Mayor Pro Tem Dwaine Caraway has asked the National Rifle Association to cancel plans for their annual meeting. At a press conference earlier this week, Caraway said, it's just “not appropriate” for the NRA to hold its annual national meetings at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson ConvenSee NRA page 13
Hon. Dwaine Caraway
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