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Volume 6, No.29
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SLAVERY AT JEFFERSON’S Soldiers Without MONTICELLO By Cheryl Smith
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Talk about an exciting time in life. Last week marked a significant milestone in the journey of I Messenger Media. - the parent company of Texas Metro News, Garland Journal and I Messenger (the digital publication). In 2018, after 191 years, the Black Press is still dealing with serious challenges. With the advent of the internet, more and more companies are focusing much of their
coming to African American Museum
Dallas is first American city to host the updated touring exhibition, which brings to life the story of slavery at Monticello through 300-plus objects, works of art, documents and artifacts unearthed at the storied plantation A groundbreaking and widely acclaimed exhibition with a powerful message, Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty is coming to the African American Museum, Dallas at Fair Park (3536 Grand Ave. in Dallas) from Sept. 22Dec. 31, 2018.
Dallas will be the first city to host the updated touring exhibition, which brings to life the story of slavery at Monticello through more than 300 objects, works of art, documents and artifacts unearthed at the storied plantation. The exhibition features new items never seen outside of Monticello, including a special feature on Sally Hemings, one of the most famous African American women in American history. As an enslaved woman at the age of 16, Hemings negotiated with one of the most powerful men in the
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StudentsMarch.org and March for Our Lives Announce Road to Change: Dallas Road to Change, a cross-country tour led by March for Our Lives, will be joining Students-
Dr. Ben Chavis welcomes newest publisher
dollars to reach people through the World Wide Web; although they still find a need to send their press releases or pitch feature stories to newspaper editors. Then you also have the tariffs that are resulting in huge increases for those printing newspapers. So you have to wonder why the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) is voting in new members and why there are still people out in the world trying to make a go of the newspaper business and See TRUTH, page 9
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March.org in Dallas, TX. Both student-led organizations are focused on for common-sense gun reform, including universal background checks and increased voter engagement and registration. A panel discussion and engagement fair. The moderated discussion will include students and alumni from Marjory Stoneman Douglas as well as local students
that have been affected by gun violence and Manuel Oliver, father of slain MSD student, Joaquin Oliver. organizations, including: MOVE Texas, Mi Familia Vota, and NAMI, Moms Demand Action as well as voter registration booths. Paul Quinn College 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd, Dallas, TX 75241 WHEN: July 7th, 1:30- 4:30PM
Patriarch of Jackson family dies By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor)
Family members said Jackson died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday at a hospital in Las Vegas. Jackson was 89. After his own failed musical aspirations, Joseph Jackson help launch his children to international stardom in the 1960s and 1970s. He managed the Jackson 5 before the group left Motown and was rebranded as the Jacksons.
Ultimately, the patriarch is responsible for the emergence of the biggest star in pop music history, the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Last week, the family announced
that Jackson was terminally ill following a long battle with cancer. “He’s very frail. It’s any day now,” Jermaine Jackson told reporters shortly before his father died. Born in 1928, in the one-horse town of Fountain Hill, Arkansas, Joe’s grandfather was a slave and he later described his upbringing as “lonely” and with “few friends,” according to his biography. His parents separated when he See JACKSON, page 11
NAACP statement on the retirement of Kennedy
Justice Anthony Kennedy
NAACP, the nation’s foremost civil rights organization, issued the following statement regarding the announced retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy. Justice Kennedy played a pivotal role on the Supreme Court for 30 years. He was the deciding vote in many close cases involving civil rights and civil liberties. Without his moderating influence, the balance on the Court could shift dramatically to the right. This court has already undermined basic rights we all believed we enjoy as Americans—the right to strong unions that bargain collectively, one person one vote principles, redistricting, and regarding the right of women to make their own health care decisions. The stakes for nominating a replacement could not be higher at any moment in our history. The court serves as the guardian of our rights and liberties. The country desperately needs a fair-minded and independent jurist. Now is not the time for See NAACP, page 15 www.texasmetronews.com
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July 4, 2018 TEXAS METRO NEWS HEADLINES
SCOTUS rules in favor of Texas
Austin, TX – In a 5-4 decision, mittee, has released the following the United States Supreme Court statement in response to the release has overturned a federal district of the Supreme Court's decision: court's ruling that the Texas Leg“The stakes for this upcoming islature intentionally discriminatmidterm election and the 2020 eleced against minority voters when tion just got a lot higher thanks to drawing some of the current Texas the United States Supreme Court, House and Congressional districts. a fact that will not be lost on miThe only district the Court has nority voters. While this was by ruled needs to be redrawn is Texno means a good decision for the State Rep. as House District 90, a Tarrant minority voters of Texas, it should Eric Johnson County-based district. serve as a very loud wake up call (D-Dallas) Texas State Representative Eric as to exactly what’s on the line in Johnson (D-Dallas), the Vice these next two general elections,” Chair of the Texas House Redistricting Com- said Rep. Johnson.
Charity Motorcycle ride returns
The Officer Down Foundation commemorates twoyear anniversary of 2016 Police Shootings by hosting a day of events to honor officers and the Dallas community. It’s been two years since one of the deadliest attacks on officers where five police officers were killed in an ambush attack in 2016 and just a few months after the North Dallas Home Depot shooting that claimed the life of Dallas police officer Rogelio Santander. On July 7th at Dallas City Hall Plaza, the Officer Down Foundation will host a special event and memorial to honor lives lost in the line of duty and honoring officers that continue to persevere every day. Funds raised will support injured and fallen officers. Last year, the Texas House passed a bill making July 7th Fallen Law Enforcement Officer Day in the state as a way to remember every year the men and women that put their life on the line to protect us every day. To commemorate this day, the Officer Down Foundation has planned a day of community events including the 5th Annual Officer Down Motorcycle Ride to serve as a reminder of the sacrifices police officers make and honor the resilience of officers and the Dallas community.
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ty members will gather for a chance to remember, but also celebrate the lives of officers lives lost. The ceremony includes a Color Guard presentation of The US Honor Flag, the national anthem sung by William Vaughn, and speeches from the CEO of the Officer Down Foundation, Willie Ford, and Chief of Staff of the U.S. Honor Flag, Chris Heisler.
The Officer Down Motorcycle Ride Following the memorial at Dallas City Hall Plaza, motorcycle riders and the community will unite through The Officer Down Motorcycle Ride to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the 2016 Dallas Police shootings, the resilience of the city and honor those who lost their lives. Registered riders will be issued a commemorative patch at the culmination of the police escorted ride, prior to the movie. The 35-mile motorcycle ride will end at Studio Movie Grill Northwest Highway.
Special Screening of Uncle Drew at Studio Movie Grill Not riding? Friends, the family of riders and the Dallas community are invited to meet at Studio Movie Grill off Northwest Highway for a special screening of Uncle Drew. Registration includes a meal and, like the ride, directly benefits The Officer Down Foundation.
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Independence Day 2002 Benjamin O. Davis died. He was leader of “Tuskegee Airmen”
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Park Rd., Lewisville. 7:30-10:30pm Tickets: eventbrite.com Funnier Than A “Mutha #*@%!&” Comedy Festival staring: LaVell Crawford, Huggy Lowdown, Bill Bellamy, Dominique & Guy Torry at Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie 1001 Performance Pl. 7:30pm-9:30pm
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ter 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. 1:30pm-5:30pm Call Antoine White 314-630-4465
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18th Annual William “Bill” Blair Memorial Scholarship Golf Classic at Tension Park Golf Course 3501 Samuell Blvd., Dallas at 12pm. 1pm Tee time. Darryl Blair 214-372-6500
July 25
1867 Maggie L. Walker was born. Businesswoman and civic leader. She was the first Black woman to head a bank.
Where are you? King and Queen Servant Gala-Awards Host LeTitia Owens at Bela Luna Event Hall 11834 Harry Hines Blvd. Suite 101, Dallas 6pm-9:30pm FairPark Fourth at Fair Park 1121 1st Ave. Dallas 12pm10:30pm
Rep Your City-Day Party Vol. 1 at Avocado Restaurant & Lounge 220 Las Colinas Blvd. E, Irving 3pm-9pm
Frisco Freedom Fest at City of Frisco-City Hall 6101 Frisco Square Blvd. 4pm-11pm.
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Star Spangled Spectacular 2018 at Firewheel Town Center 245 Cedar Sage Dr. Garland FREE EVENT 4pm-9-15pm. UniverSoul Circus at Southwest Center Mall 3662 W. Camp Wisdom Rd. Dallas 7pm thru 7-8-18
July 5 1975 Arthur Ashe beat Jimmy Connors at Wimbledon. First Black man to win singles title there.
July 6 1854 Republican Party organized to oppose extention of slavery.
July 7 Walter White, NAACP leader DOB 1983. Died 3/21/55.
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to a dynamic young woman -- Shonedra M. Redd-a great team member. Enjoy your Blessings-- I Messenger Media. Run for the Blue Dallas 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk at Trinity Groves 3011 Gulden Ln. Dallas 8am-11am tickets: raceroster.com Ultimate Boat Party at Lynn Creek Marina 5700 Lake Ridge Parkway, Grand Prairie 12pm-5pm. The Farmers Market at Firewheel Town Center 245 Cedar Sage Dr. Garland 0am-4pm.
July 8 The Great Xscape Tour with Special Guest Keyshia Cole
July 9 2004 Actress Isabel Sanford died. “(The Jeffersons)” DOB 8/29/17.
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Rev. Vashti Murphy McKenzie was named first female Bishop of the African Methodist Espiscopal Church.
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July 13 2013-The slogan “Black Lives Matter” emereged after Trayvon Martin case result. Nationally reconized 2014 after deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown.
Smooth R&B 105.7 presents Smooth Summer Grove II Feat: Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds & Brandy at Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie. 8pm.
Forth Fridays Music Series: Presented by The DeSoto Arts Commission at the Outdoor Amphitheater DeSoto Town Center (behind the Library) 211 E. Pleasant Run Rd. 8pm every 4th Friday.
July 11
FPW Fellowship of Professional Women Luncheon Speaker Susie Hawkins at Park City Club, 5956 Sherry Ln. 17th Floor Dallas 11:45am-1:15pm
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Mary McLeod Bethune, founder of Bethune-Cookman College DOB 1875. Died 5/18/55
2001 Moisant Field becam New Orleans’ Louis Armstrong Intl. Airport.
Boney James at the House of Blues 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas 7pm.
July 20-29 “Kiss Me Kate” By Garland Summer Musicals Grandville Arts Center 300 N. 5thSt.Garland Call 972-205-2780.
July 20 We want to wish an Awesome Woman a Glorious Happy Birthday-- Diane Evans. We can always count on her to be there supporting the team -- I Messenger Media. Enjoy your Blessings. Smooth R&B 105.7 Presents Sam Smith in concert at American Airlines Center, Dallas 7pm-12am. Tickets: krnb.com
Musiq Soulchild & Leela James at Fair Park Music Hall 909 1st. Dallas 8pm Kids Fest at Zeigler Park 400 Egale Dr. DeSoto 5pm-8pm Movie in the Park: CoCo at Central Park-Garland 1000 W. Ave. G. 9pm.
Texas Latino Comic Con 2018 at the Latino Cultural Center 2600 Live Oak St. Dallas from 11am–6pm Tickets: Txlatinocc.weebly.com.
August 4 Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns Tour at Morton Meyerson Symphony Center 2301 Flora St. Dallas 7:30pm
August 6 Ella Mai: “Boo’d Up” The Tour at House of Blues Dallas 2200 N. Lamar St 7pm
August 7 Tory Lanez Memories Don’t Die Tour at House Of Blues 2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas 7pm
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Alice Coachman, ground breaking Olympian in 1948. First Black spokesperson for an international product (Coca-Cola) died.
Crown-n-Glory Natural Hair Expo at Doubletree 1507 N. Watson Rd., Arlington Tickets: www.
Gladys Knight & The O’Jays at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory 300 W. Las Colinas Blvd. Irving 7:30pm.
DFW’s 1st Annual Summer Boat Party at Pier 121 Marina 1481 East Hill
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Christmas in July at Hawaiian Falls Water Park 4550 N. Garland Rd. Garland 11am Info: 972-675-8888.
July22 Black Woman’s Appreciation Event- Dallas Edition Host: Young Black Entrepreneurs at the City of DeSoto Civic Cen-
August 11 Paws in the Pool-ooza Saturday Time TBA Crawford Park Pool 401 Straus Rd. Cedar Hill. Jim Buie’s Grown & Sexy Yacht Party! At Big Cats 1481 E. Hill Park Rd. Lewisville 7:30pm-11:30pm
August 12 Charlie Wilson at Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie 8pm Tickets: via AXS Smooth R & B Groove 105.7
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July 4, 2018 TEXAS METRO NEWS EDITORIAL
The Hued, Helpless, Huddled!
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Quit Playin’ By Vincent L. Hall “It is a very rare human who does not victimize the helpless.� – James Baldwin No one can gauge the earnest sentiments or intent of Richard Henry Lee when he introduced the Lee Resolution. The Statesman from the Virginia Commonwealth made the motion in the Second Continental Congress, calling for the colonies’ independence from Great Britain. On June 7, 1776, Lee, who hailed from a family full of notable public servants rendered a questionable proposition: “Resolved: that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the state of Great Britain is, and ought to be totally dissolved.� Had this motion been initiated by any other in the Congress, it may not have passed. Richard Henry Lee hailed from a family of privilege and means. He returned from Great Britain after completing his education in 1752. Lee could never be considered a “no name.� Lee’s Resolution bridged the passage of America’s most important steps from tyranny and toward total freedom. The Declaration of Independence would suggest that because God made this earth all Americans
should be afforded the “quiet enjoyment� of personhood and property. One hundred and eighty years later, James Baldwin, whose lineage was neither noble nor worthy of particular mention, had a similar reckoning. The revelation shows up in a 1956 poem by Baldwin; “No Name in the Street.� Baldwin was living in Paris;
matriculating in another episode of his education. When he looked at the condition of his native peoples, he wrote these lines. “Facing us, on every newspaper kiosk on that wide, tree-shaded boulevard, were photographs of fifteen-year-old Dorothy Counts being reviled and spat upon by the mob as she was making her way to school in Charlotte, North Caro-
lina. There was unutterable pride, tension, and anguish in that girl’s face as she approached the halls of learning, with history, jeering, at her back. “It made me furious, it filled me with both hatred and pity, and it made me ashamed. Some one of us should have been there with her!‌ It was on
that bright afternoon that I knew I was leaving France. I could, simply, no longer sit around in Paris discussing the Algerian and the black American problem. Everybody else was paying their dues, and it was time I went home and paid mine.� Lee’s complaint and conflict rested in the rule and reign of King George III. For Baldwin, it was the White
Citizens’ Council of Charlotte, North Carolina. “Citizens’ Councilsâ€? operated as the dignified ancillary and arm of the deleterious Ku Klux Klan. Charlotte was just one American outpost. Lee had his day and so did Baldwin. The future declarations of independence rest with us! Whether you are of humble beginnings or noteworthy birth, the time for protest and revolt has come. The basis of our duty to act on our beliefs is revealed in the opening paragraph of our national “Holy Writ’; The Declaration of Independence. “When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.â€? Lee and Baldwin knew when to separate and when to devise seminal social compacts. So must we. We will “Make America Great Againâ€? for those who crave homogeny and supremacy. Or we will make A New America Great by coarsening our resolve to thrive without making victims of the hued, the helpless, and the huddled masses who seek refuge in us. Until that day‌Happy Fourth of You Lie!! Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist and award-winning journalist.
Parents - Yes, this is summer vacation time, but the learning does not have to stop!
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PERSPECTIVES
A wake-up call for Democrats
THE LAST WORD
By Dr. Julianne Malveaux
I’ve never met Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a 28-year old New York activist, but I am surely looking forward to it. This giant-slayer of an organizer (she worked for Senator Bernie Sanders during the 2016 campaign) was out-spent, but certainly not out-worked, by her opponent, Rep. Joseph Crowley (D-NY). Crowley had served in Congress for ten terms and was the fourth-highest ranking Democrat in Congress, one who had openly coveted Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi’s position as Minority Leader in Congress. He spent $1.5 million in his first primary race since 2004, while Ocasio-Cortez spent just a fraction of that. Congresswoman-elect Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (wow! It feels good to type that, and she is a shoo-in because the district is mostly Democratic) won because, despite fewer funds and less name recognition, she had a ground game that did not quit. The day after her election, she told CNN that her team “knocked on doors that had never been knocked on, reaching voters who had been dismissed.”
From the Capitol by Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
Opposition to Supreme Court Decision Upholding Trump Administration’s Muslim Ban “A ban on Muslims is wrong and opposes the values of freedom of expression and religious tolerance our country was founded on. By upholding President Trump’s ban, which restricts people from coming to this
Lacking money for the television ads Crowley spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on, Ocasio-Cortez used social media to get the word about her candidacy out. She didn’t mind being sharply critical of Crowley, highlighting his disconnection from the New York district that includes parts of the Bronx and Queens, and focusing on the demographic mismatch between a 50 plus white man representing a district that is majority minority. Ocasio-Cortez’s hard work paid off – she had more than 57 percent of the vote, hardly a nail-biter. In some ways, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez sounds something like Stacey Abrams, the Democratic powerhouse who made history when she became the first-African American woman to win a primary party nomination for governor and in the South, at that. When Abrams first declared her candidacy she was met with skepticism, and especially from some in the Democratic Party establishment. But she had been registering some of the voters that the party had ignored, and if she can get about 100,000 more registered and voting, she has an excellent chance of being elected governor. Unfortunately, the national Democratic Party and some state parties have done a poor job of dealing with the nation’s shifting demographics,
and with the demand from younger, browner, and more focused voters to dispense with business as usual. In Washington State, for example, Tirzah Idahosa is a candidate for the 30th Senate District. The union member, volunteer lobbyist, former correctional officer and foster parent is a founder of Democrats for Diversity and Inclusion and a precinct captain. In a primary race with another Democrat, she tells me
country because a majority of their country practices Islam, the highest court in the land has endorsed a discriminatory and prejudicial policy. As the White House and the Administration continue ignoring institutional norms, it is imperative that we in Congress unite to pass legislation upholding one of our most defining principles: all men – regardless of the religion they practice or the country from which they come – are equal.”
someone who has seen this kind of tragedy strike my own community, we must all send our support to the community in Annapolis and commit to doing everything in our power to prevent another shooting from occurring. I remain frustrated that because Republicans in Congress continue to block all of the many meaningful reforms Democrats have proposed, we can do nothing more than send our thoughts and prayers to the victims and their families. I stand firm in my pledge to work with my colleagues to pass legislation that will prevent gun violence and save lives.”
that she has been advised to “wait her turn” or to run for something “lesser” like the school board. Don’t these mainstream Democrats get that advising folks to “wait their turn” is what is turning so many away from the polls? President Barack Obama didn’t wait his turn when he was advised to, and he beat Hilary Clinton soundly and out of turn!
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Mainstream Democrats didn’t get the Bernie memo, but Senator Bernie Sanders had a good night on Tuesday, June 25. Not only did he have the Ocasio-Cortez victory to savor, but another of his acolytes, former NAACP President Ben Jealous, won the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in Maryland. His opponent, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker, was in many ways both the superior candidate and the one better poised to beat Republican governor Larry Hogan. But Jealous had the Bernie machine and the enthusiasm of younger people who saw Baker as “business as usual.” In Boston, City Councilor Ayanna Pressley has challenged incumbent Representative Mike Capuano (D-Ma) for his congressional seat. Capuano has used the power of his incumbency to persuade members of the Congressional Black Caucus, including civil rights icon, Congressman John Lewis, to support him, a colleague, instead of Councilor Pressley. If some of the CBC representatives spent time with Ayanna Pressley, they’d like her and wish they had someone with her passion as a colleague. But Capuano thinks his seniority (he has only been in office 5 years) should be persuasive and dis-
missed Pressley’s candidacy by telling the Boston Globe “if we decide to send junior people, good luck.” His rank will yield his a key subcommittee chairmanship in Congress if Democrats can take the House back. Or, if Democrats can win the house, it will put Pressley in line to be a committee chair just a few years from now. Capuano forgets that demographics have shifted in his Congressional district, which is now majority-minority. He also ignores that fact that not so long ago he, too, was a junior person in Congress. Younger, more progressive Democrats like Ocasio-Cortez and Pressley aren’t trying to “wait their turn,” they are trying to turn our country around. The Democratic Party ought to look at these candidacies as a second wake-up call. The first happened when Senator Bernie Sanders nearly beat Senator Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination and lit a fire among young change agents that won’t be contained by the power of incumbency or the condescending rhetoric that folks should “wait their turn.”
Applauds Awarding of $1.5 Million to 30th Congressional District Organizations
feeling of fulfillment and self-worth for almost 5,000 students in our community. This is wonderful news, and I proudly express my support to City Year, Inc. and Reading Partners for receiving these grants.” In addition to providing funding, these AmeriCorps grants, administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service, will send 117 AmeriCorps members to the district to assist the organizations’ on-going programs and help create bonds with students. The organizations in the district received two of the 12 awards presented to organizations operating in Texas by AmeriCorps.
Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest book “Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy” is available via www. amazon.com for booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visit www.juliannemalveaux.com
Congresswoman Johnson speaks
Condemns Shooting in Annapolis, MD “It is deeply disheartening that in our nation, once again, innocent lives are lost to senseless gun violence. As
“There are many wonderful organizations in our district that work with youth and students to help them grow into successful young men and women, and with these additional resources, two of our finest organizations will be able to change more lives for the better. Imparting the importance of education is vital to the development of our students, especially those from challenging backgrounds or facing great adversity. This funding will bolster school attendance, improve student literacy, and foster the
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Dallas Women’s Foundation hosts philanthropy talk
HERitage Giving Fund members photos: Dallas Women's Foundation
Heritage Giving Fund at Dallas Women's Foundation hosted an intriguing panel discussion featuring remarks from Representative Helen Giddings, Zenetta Drew of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and Greer L. Christian of Wells Fargo, as well as moderator Dr. Halima Leak Francis. The topic was "Giving Back: Our Legacy of Leadership in Philanthropy," which focused on the historical contributions black women have made to North Texas philanthropy. HERitage Giving Fund is one of the giving circles at the Dallas Women's Foundation - others include The Village Giving Circle and the Orchid Giving Circle. The Founding Officers of HERitage Giving Fund are Akilah S. Wallace, Chair; Halima Leak Francis, Co-Chair; and Dr. Froswa' Booker-Drew, Grants Committee Chair. Wallace said, “These powerful women shared how important it is for us to continue the work of HERitage: combine our gifts and give to organizations that use innovative approaches to serve African-American women and girls, so that they can achieve success. We invite others who share our passion to join us so that we can support our community.” Founded August 2017 during www.texasmetronews.com
Black Philanthropy Month, HERitage Giving Fund at Dallas Women’s Foundation encourages philanthropy in the African-American/Black community by contributing in a strategic and meaningful way and by bringing a new source of funding to nonprofit organizations serving African-American women and girls throughout the North Texas area. The circle provides an opportunity to learn about issues and organizations that affect and impact the African-American/Black community. Additionally, HERitage Giving Fund provides members and donors with opportunities for philanthropy empowerment and member socials. Shawn Wills, Dallas Women’s Foundation senior vice president of development, said, “Dallas Women’s Foundation is proud to support HERitage Giving Fund. Giving circles, such as HERitage Giving Fund, are a way for women of similar cultures to collectively raise funds and to distribute them to organizations that are making our community better.” For more information about HERitage Giving Fund, visit https://www. dallaswomensfdn.org/heritagegivingfund or email HeritageGivingFund@gmail.com.
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Jefferson exhibit at African American Museum
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nation ensuring she would receive “extraordinary privileges” and achieve freedom for her children. Jefferson fathered at least six children with Hemings, four of whom survived to adulthood. “I urge everyone to make time to see this exhibition to learn from America’s often contradictory history. Slavery at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello: A Paradox of Liberty brings to life the personal stories of those slaves owned by the author of the Declaration of the Independence,” said T.D. Jakes, senior pastor of The Potter’s House and honorary chair of the Dallas exhibition. “The exhibition raises questions about how a new nation – founded on the principles of liberty and equality – could justify 20 percent of its population living in bondage. This is a very compelling presentation with untold stories that everyone needs to see, hear and experience firsthand.” Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty is organized by the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello and the African American Museum, Dallas in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities and in cooperation with the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs and VisitDallas. Plans for the exhibition were unveiled earlier today on Juneteenth – an important day in Texas history – marking the emancipation of slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865. Sharing a remarkable perspective was Gayle Jessup White, Monticello’s community engagement officer and a Hemings family and Jefferson descendant. Joining her and dozens of community and civic leaders were Dr. Harry Robinson, Jr., president and CEO of the African American Museum, Dallas; Dallas City Councilmember Kevin Felder; and Phillip Jones, president and CEO of VisitDallas. Additionally, Bishop T.D. Jakes, visionary pastor of megachurch The Potter’s House, author and TV personality, was announced as the exhibition’s honorary chair. “Our sweeping American story, wonderful and woeful as it is, leaves out too many people who have been denied and disregarded, folks who should be returned to our national narrative. This exhibition breathes life into those forgotten individuals, restoring to them their humanity and their place in history,” said Jessup White. The announcement came on the heels of a major new exhibition unveiled June 16 at Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia. In conjunction with national Juneteenth events, Monticello debuted exhibitions and newly restored spac-
es, including the opening of the South Wing and The Life of Sally Hemings exhibit. This landmark conclusion of a major restoration initiative at Monticello also commemorates 25 years of the Getting Word Oral History Project. Monticello welcomed the largest reunion of descendants of Monticello’s enslaved families in modern history and hosted a rare copy of the Emancipation Proclamation generously loaned by David M. Rubenstein. “This exhibition delivers a powerful message, one that has the potential to educate, inspire and promote greater understanding, which is something we now need more than ever,” said Councilmember Felder. “We’re so very pleased to bring this to the people of Dallas, Texas and the Southwest.” Exploring the complicated dynamics of America’s founding, how legacies of slavery still shape nation Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello: Paradox of Liberty is an exhibition that uses Monticello, the home and plantation of Thomas Jefferson, to explore the dilemma of slavery and the lives of the enslaved families and their descendants. The exhibition presents Monticello as a microcosm of the American story – a lens through which to understand the complicated dynamics of America’s founding, and the ways in which the legacies of slavery continue to shape the nation. Thomas Jefferson’s iconic words in the Declaration of Independence – “all men are created equal” – inaugurated a new nation defined by principles of freedom and self-government, while a fifth of the population remained enslaved. Jefferson called slavery “an abominable crime,” yet he owned 607 people over the course of his lifetime. This exhibition uses the power of place and ideas at Monticello to grapple with the paradox of slavery in an age of liberty. Most notably, Slavery at Jefferson’s Monticello brings individuals and families out of the shadows of chattel slavery, pulling from more than 50 years of archaeology, documentary research, and oral histories to fill in the critical human dimension missing from many resources on slavery in the United States. Through the exhibition, visitors “meet” members of six families who lived and labored at Monticello, as well as their descendants. Their family stories form a narrative arc from slavery to freedom that reflects the trajectory of the nation at large – an ongoing journey to realize the foundational promise that “all men are created equal.”
Paradox of Liberty briefly examines Jefferson’s views, actions and inaction on slavery, and then focuses on the enslaved individuals and families who lived and labored at Monticello. In addition to objects belonging to Jefferson, more than 300 archaeologically recovered artifacts elucidate the lives and work of six enslaved families, making for a visually rich, powerful presentation. Using material from the Getting Word Oral History Project, the exhibition follows the families through Emancipation into the present. “The popular story, however, is usually told from Jefferson’s perspective. The objective of this exhibition is a bit different – to convey her life through her eyes. We want visitors to understand Sally Hemings as a person through her family roles as a mother, daughter and sister,” added Jessup White. “The goal is for visitors – actual and virtual – to understand her struggle and the struggle of all enslaved people, intellectually and viscerally. While we will reference and summarize her link with Jefferson and its 200-plus-year controversy, the main story is Sally Hemings and her children.” African American Museum, Dallas to feature expanded content Highlights of the touring exhibition include: • A featured section on Sally Hemings and her children. Daughter, mother, sister, aunt. Seamstress. Negotiator. Liberator. World traveler. Enslaved woman. Concubine. Inherited property. Mystery. Sally Hemings was all of these things. She is one of the best-known African American women in American history. Sally Hemings had at least six children fathered by Thomas Jefferson. Four survived to adulthood. Two left Monticello in 1822 and passed into white society (before TJ’s death in 1826), and the two younger sons were freed in his will upon reaching their majority. In a later account, their son Madison Hemings described his mother as Jefferson’s concubine. • “Picturing Mulberry Row” is a digital recreation of the lost landscape of Mulberry Row, the industrial hub of Jefferson’s plantation that describes how the plantation thoroughfare changed over the course of Jefferson’s lifetime. • The Getting Word film introduces some of the descendants of Monticello’s enslaved families, shares their perspectives on the role of Monticello in their family histories, and
highlights the important contributions their families have made towards shaping America. The updated film will feature a new generation of descendants and new footage of descendants on-site at Monticello. • New descendant stories, recorded by Monticello historians through the Getting Word Oral History Project since 2012. • Slavery at Monticello App: Debuted in 2015, the app makes use of the most recent scholarship on Monticello’s enslaved community and the activities and livelihoods centered on Mulberry Row. “The integrity and quality of this exhibition are stellar, and it’s a tremendous privilege for the African American Museum, Dallas to partner with the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello,” said Dr. Robinson. “We are excited to welcome not only visitors – but thousands of schoolchildren – to come learn about this significant period in our country’s history. “ “Dallas has become a destination that draws visitors across America and the world,” said Jones. “This exhibition enhances Dallas’ reputation as a multicultural hub promoting diversity, and VisitDallas is excited to play a role in its success, by marketing it to both North Texans and out-oftown visitors.” TICKETS, KEY INFORMATION AND WEBSITE The exhibition’s first stop will be the African American Museum (3536 Grand Ave. at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas) and will run Sept. 22-Dec. 31, 2018. It will continue on to three or four additional venues. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 3-12, and free for children 2 and under. Also, admission will be free on Thursdays only for seniors 65 and older. They may be purchased at MonticelloinDallas.com or at the Museum. The exhibition is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and closed on Sunday and Monday. For additional information about Monticello, go to its companion site at Monticello.org/Slavery-at-Monticello. Also, get the smartphone companion app – Monticello at Mulberry Row – at the App Store or Google Play. www.texasmetronews.com
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Spiritual and Crystal Adviser by Veronica Perez
FEATURED STAR: CANCER – The Crab – 06/21 – 07/22 It’s time to start over, going your way with renewed energy. Inspiration/Influence – Hold back and examine the detail. Your Chosen Healing Crystal - FUCHSITE STONE – Helps with positive choices; Good for heart health, spine and muscles. Lucky Numbers – 42.15.03.11.17.01 LEO – The Lion – 07/23 – 08/22 This is a time for important journeys. VIRGO – The Virgin – 08/23 – 09/22 Be on the lookout for people deceiving you. LIBRA – The Scales – 09/23 – 10/22 Expect delay in your travel plans or projects you have in development. SCORPIO – The Scorpion – 10/23 – 11/21 Resolve the issue and follow the more realistic path. SAGITARIUS – The Archer – 11/22 – 12/21 Time for ending of a situation and making room for a new beginning. Embrace!
CAPRICORN – The Goat – 12/22 – 01/19 You have the opportunity to change perception and look at things another way. AQUARIUS – The Water Carrier –
01/20 – 02/18 There is no other option for now, accept what is. PISCES – The Fish – 02/19 – 03/20 You will need to make decisions, although facts are not yet clear. ARIES - The RAM - 03/21 - 04/19 Temporary setbacks, not meant to detain you for long. TAURUS – THE BULL – 04/20 - 05/20 News about a child, this is time to flourish. GEMINI – The Twins - 05/21 – 06/20 Do not risk letting opportunities pass you by. One spin to win! Daily Oracle Reading: Ask and it is given The light of joy and success is here, let it all shine upon you. The moment is what you make of it!
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Dealing with an Absentee Mother
Ask ALMA Dear Alma,
My best friend and college roommate grew up without her mother. She was raised by her father and they had a very close relationship. She shared with me that her mother left because of some unfortunate circumstances but has never gone into detail. I do know that her mother did not play a role in her life. She did not pick her up for visits or spend any time with her. It was like she just vanished. Her father just recently died, and she found out that he had two insurance policies and she called the insurance company to get the information. When she did, she was told the beneficiary was her mother. After 20 years, they never divorced, so her mother was entitled to the money. I told her she should sue her and get the money from her dad’s insurance. If she couldn’t take care of her daughter, she doesn’t deserve that money. My friend was left everything else, his car and his house. The house is in need of repairs and if she could get that money from her mother she would be able to take care of some things. She will probably end up selling the house and she is very upset about that. I told her she should sue and confront her mother. What do you think Alma, do you think she’ll win her case? Mama Drama Dear Mama Drama, What do I think? I’m so glad you asked. That leads me to believe there’s some room here for us to agree and agree to disagree. I agree she should try to reconnect with her mother. I disagree on the approach. Confronting someone is such an agitated act; searching for a non-confrontational conversation is more of what I have in mind.
I’m sorry your friend was unable to have her mother in her life when she was growing up. There’s no excuse for that. But you and I both know there are three sides to every story –his side, her side and the truth. Sometimes the truth hurts, and the truth of the matter is, her dad left the money to his wife and everything else to his daughter. There’s no need for a lawsuit. One could ask, does she deserve it? Well, her husband thought she did and that’s all that matters. This is a very tough time for your friend. It’s one of the toughest she’ll experience in her life. She is in need of a
policy. He didn’t. Choosing a beneficiary is not a small feat. When he did so, he didn’t wish, wonder or assume. He made a conscious decision and he doesn’t owe anyone an explanation. Like Clover said to Grover, “this issue is over.” There’s nothing your friend should do about it, but respect it and move on. She should also use her father’s last life gesture to reach out to her mother. You never know what that discussion may bring. Both are feeding unanswered questions and allowing the weeds of misunderstanding to grow. It’s time for healing.
Sometimes the truth hurts, and the truth of the matter is, her dad left the money to his wife and everything else to his daughter. There’s no need for a lawsuit. One could ask, does she deserve it? Well, her husband thought she did and that’s all that matters. sacred place. Losing a parent has lasting effects and can leave you empty and broken for years to come. The best thing you can do for her is apply your comments to the positive side of this situation. Reassure her of the love her father had for her and remind her, even in the most difficult of times, he didn’t forget her mother. She might be hurt and totally disagree, but there’s no mistake that it’s admirable on the part of her father. Parents have confidential conversations that they never share with their children, and that sounds like what happened here.Maybe her parents agreed her mother would leave the relationship for whatever reason and it has gone unresolved all this time. If there were dozens of days of disrespect, then daddy, I’m sure, would have certainly made a change to his insurance
She can’t have another conversation with her father, but she can with her mother. Encourage her to extend a non-judgmental hand of forgiveness to her mother and if it’s not reciprocated, so be it. She can live a full life knowing she did all that she could to reconcile with her mother. Don’t encourage her to take her mom to court; that’s ugly and it don’t look good on you. Be a good friend who listens and consoles. As her best friend, it’s your job to lift her soul, not damage it. Alma Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans more than 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@gmail. com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma.
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seeking membership in the elite organization of soldiers without swords. What do I think I am doing, walking up with my membership application with not one, but two print publications? And this brings me to my truth! Wil Hobdy, North Dallas Gazette publisher Thurman Jones and long-time friend and sorority sister Debra Jones Sturns helped me enter the world of newspaper publishing. Sure, I had a degree in journalism, a masters degree in human relations and business. I also had a wealth of experience from years of laboring in the trenches in numerous capacities for publications with my first story appearing in a Black-owned newspaper in New Jersey when I was a senior in high school and with the Capital Outlook where I had my first internship in 1980. Add my love of the Black Press with my love of several heroines, like Ida B. Wells Barnett and Ethel Payne, and the entrepreneurial spirit that I inherited from another great entrepreneur, my father. Clearly this was the formula for when preparation meets opportunity. Were there some reservations on my part? Not really. Here was an opportunity to put my passion and skills to work. Also, I didn’t believe that newspapers were a dying breed. Instead I believed that here was an opportunity to be more of a voice for the voiceless and to have a serious impact on the coverage and narratives presented. This coverage is definitely needed today as we navigate through the “fake news” narratives. I also wanted an opportunity to build a multi-media organization where collaborations could increase the number of beneficiaries of solid, ethical journalism. Here was a chance to provide informative, enlightening, inspiring and yes, entertaining news and commentary. As I set about working and assembling award-winning journalists, sales professionals, graphics designers, web gurus, financial and legal strategists, hard-hitting columnists, interns, honest distributors and others; my team has continued to grow and increase public awareness. I also worked feverishly to secure clients, ie. Advertisers and subscribers who would support quality journalism. Enter Mollie Belt, Publisher of the Dallas Examiner. Mrs. Belt immediately offered her support and encouraged my participation in
two organizations I was very familiar with, the National Newspapers Publishers Association and the Texas Publishers Association (TPA). Although some might consider us to be competitors, Mrs. Belt has been one of my strongest supporters. She wrote letters of recommendation and spoke in my behalf as I sought membership in these prestigious organizations. As a long-time member and currently the National Secretary of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) I have numerous connections around the world. I value those memberships and am committed to ensuring that these relationships are mutually beneficial. What Mrs. Belt has shown by her actions, as well as those actions of others like her; that where there is unity, there is strength and you benefit from lifting as you climb. Over the years, I have learned that you don’t have to be the only one in the game and you can help others thrive and grow. Emma Rodgers and Ashira Toshiwe are also models for the lifting as you climb mantra. As the owners of Black Images Book Bazaar, the two had no problem introducing their customers to the book stores in the area and across the country. With other member publishers, like my FAMU classmate Bobby Henry of the Westside Gazette, Shirley Gray of the Dallas Post Tribune, Denise Rolark Barnes of the Washington Informer, Janis Ware and Jim Washington of the Atlanta Voice; and NNPA leadership from President Dr. Ben Chavis who I used to interview on KKDA-AM back in the day, and Chairman Dorothy Leavell; I am looking forward to a great ride. After all, we’re all soldiers without swords and together, with the other more than 200 publications, we are going to continue telling those stories. Stick with us. We’re here for you. I’m ready for the journey. I will make those who believe in me proud. I just wish my friend, NABJ Journalist of the Year, George E. Curry were around to share it with me.
George E. Curry February 23, 1947 – August 20, 2016
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Hollywood Hernandez Live
By Hollywood Hernandez
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Sicario: Day of the Soldado
Sicario: Day of the Soldado is a new chapter for the 2015 movie Sicario. In the original movie Benecio Del Toro's character, Alejando, was a lawyer whose family was killed by the Mexican drug cartel. In this version he's a mercenary working for the C.I.A. to go after the Mexican drug lords through any means necessary. He helps to execute a plan to kidnap the daughter of one of the drug lords, who we never see in the movie, to create a war between rival drug lords in Mexico. The plan is devised by the C.I.A. as a way to have the cartels do their dirty work. Josh Brolin is Matt Grarver, who's under covert orders from the Secretary of State, played by Matthew Modine, to have the drug lords in Mexico at war with each other as a way to try to slow down the tide, not of just drugs but, of human traf-
ficking across the Texas Mexico border; where terrorists are being smuggled into the United States. Brolin and Del Toro are great in their respective roles. They are two characters who can't be defined as "good guys" or "bad guys." They are simply on a mission and the lines between good and bad are completely erased.
These are two bad hombres. The story is very relevant today with the "war on the border" edict that has been issued by our current administration, but the story is complete fiction (to my knowledge) although it looks like something ripped from today's headlines. "Sicario" in Spanish means "assassin" and "soldado" means "soldier", so the movie's title refers to the young men who are being trained by the cartels to be an army of assassins. It's a very dark movie and there's enough violent gun play to fill two movies. Almost every part of the movie is filled with violence but it is well acted by the characters in the movie. Sicario: Day of the Soldado is rated "R" for violence and has a run time of 2 hours and 2 minutes. It's a really good "action/ adventure" movie and on my "Hollywood Popcorn Scale" I rate it a LARGE.
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Joe Jackson,
was 12 and after a period living with his father in California, he moved to be with his mother and four siblings in a Chicago suburb and pursued his dream of becoming a professional boxer. It was while living with his mother that he met and married local girl Katherine Scruse and, in 1950, the couple moved to nearby Gary, Indiana, and within eight years had 10 children, including twins Marlon and Brandon, the latter of whom died at birth. The pressures of looking after his family meant Jackson had to abandon boxing to work full time, though he also played guitar with a blues band named The Falcons. Although he remained frustrated at The Falcons’ lack of success, it was when he caught nine-year-old son Tito playing with his guitar in 1962 that Joe’s fortunes changed. Despite initially threatening Tito with punishment for snapping a string, he urged his son to keep playing. Jackson then encouraged Jermaine and Jackie to join Tito in forming a group, later adding Marlon to it, and eventually Michael. Five years later The Jackson 5 played New York’s Apollo Theatre in Harlem and in 1969 they were signed to Motown Records.
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Their first single, “I Want You Back,” was released that same year and shot straight to No. 1. The Jackson 5 set a world record as the first musical act ever to sell 10 million records in 10 months. With Jackson managing his children, they became world-renown stars. “If I could go back there, to us being those kids in Gary, I’d trade all of this in for that,” Jermaine Jackson said. “Too much has happened, you get lawyers, agents and everyone pulling at you. It wrecks the family.” As the calendar turned to the 1980s, the patriarch began to lose his grip on his sons’ careers, particularly Michael, who under other management would turn out the groundbreaking album, “Off the Wall,” and then the supremely popular and world’s bestselling LP, “Thriller.” Jackson also earned a reputation as a strict disciplinarian who sometimes went over the top when administering punishDuring a 1993 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jackson described “regurgitating” whenever he’d see his dad. “Yeah, he regurgitates all the way to the bank,” Joseph Jackson said after Michael’s comment. “I taught them to be tough. We raised them in a tough neighborhood, where other kids were in gangs and getting into drugs. I didn’t want them to be
soft. I whipped him with a switch and a belt. I never beat him. You beat someone with a stick.” Jackson also managed the careers of his daughters, Latoya and Janet, who first earned fame as “Penny,” an abused foster child on the 1970s hit television show, “Good Times.” She later appeared on “Diff’rent Strokes,” and “Fame.” Today, Janet is considered one of the world’s biggest music stars and she also has several film credits under her belt, including Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married?” In 2011, Janet reflected on her relationship with her father. “I wish our relationship was different,” she said. “I think my father means well and wants nothing but the best for his kids… but that is not necessarily the right way.” Although Jackson remains married to Katherine, in 1974 he fathered another daughter, Joh’Vonnie Earlier this year, Joh’Vonnie described Joseph as a loving father. For his part, Joseph Jackson said he held no regrets. “I’m glad I was tough, because look what I came out with,” he said. “I came out with some kids that everybody loved all over the world.”
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Daily I thank God because I love what I do and do what I love for a living. God prepared me long before I committed to my job, to be exceptional as I would attract those Valder Beebe who were exceptional on their journey. My latest interview, Laila Ali. She is a passionate health advocate. She talks with me about her new cookbook; Laila Ali’s Food For Life. Featuring over 100 recipes that will help you “swap it out.” In Laila’s kitchen, nutrition is King, but flavor is Queen! In her debut cookbook, Laila shows us how to make knockout meals in ways that work with your busy and demanding life, so you can eat healthy, delicious food without feeling hungry! We know Laila Ali is a multi-faceted personality. She is a world-class athlete, health &
wellness advocate, host of Home Made Simple with Laila Ali on OWN, cooking enthusiast, bestselling author, founder of the Laila Ali Lifestyle Brand, wife and mother of two. The daughter of late beloved global icon and humanitarian, Muhammad Ali, she is a four-time undefeated boxing world champion, whose stellar record includes 24 wins (21 of which were “knockouts”) and zero losses. A two-time Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, Laila Is heralded as the most successful female in the history of women’s boxing. Laila Ali has partnered with Think About Your Eyes, a national public awareness campaign in partnership with the American Optometric Association encouraging consumers to schedule an annual comprehensive eye exam and promote overall vision health. By visiting
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Roland Martin announces new digital show
On BlackAmericaWeb.com, veteran journalist Roland Martin talked about the attack that the media seems to be under by politicians who don’t want to he held accountable. President Donald Trump, who is known for lying, but continues to scream about “fake news” is a prime example, Mr. Martin says, adding that he finds it hard to watch TV news, not because he doesn’t care about the news but because “of what isn’t being discussed and who isn’t being heard.” On Sept. 4, he will launch Roland Martin Unfiltered. It will be news “for us by us” and it will also be an interactive digital experience that will give a voice to the voiceless and speak truth to power. “If it’s important to you, we will discuss it,” he said. According to Mr. Martin, you will
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see one-on-one interviews. Stories mainstream media ignores he will bring those subjects to the forefront. Mr. Martin says he is bringing an independent news source that is unbought and unbossed. Since 2008, he has been a senior analyst for the Tom Joyner Morning Show, where his daily segment is heard on more than 100 stations and 8 million people daily. He is the author of three books: Listening to the Spirit Within: 50 Perspectives on Faith; Speak, Brother! A Black Man’s View of America; and The First: President Barack Obama’s Road to the White House as originally reported by Roland S. Martin. He has been named four times by Ebony Magazine as one of the 150 Most Influential African Americans in the
United States. When Jet Magazine readers voted in 2012 for who is “King of the Hill” in terms of who they turn to on issues of concern to African Americans, Martin came on top, ahead of the likes of the Rev. Al Sharpton and Donna Brazile. NewsOne.com named as the number one Black pundit in the country; and he has been named several times to The Root 100, their annual list of influential African Americans.He is a four-time NAACP Image Award winner, including named Best Host. Martin has been named one of the top 50 political pundits by the Daily Telegraph in the United Kingdom, and has appeared numerous times on a variety of American networks, as well as media outlets in Canada, Columbia, Italy, Australia and South Africa.
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