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MY TRUTH

By Cheryl Smith Publisher

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?

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Mavericks launch investigation

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 was knocked on its heels Tuesday night after the on-line 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 former Mavs President and CEO who left the team in 2015, but reportedly was allowed to continue working with the team despite numerous complaints to HR during his nearly 20-year tenure.

The article, “Exclusive: Inside the Corrosive Workplace Culture of the Dallas Mavericks,� paints a disturbing picture of the inner workings of one of the league’s most respected and popular franchises. Of important note is that neither Cuban nor current or former Mavs players were named or involved

in the reported harassment.

According to SI, interviews with more than a dozen former and current Mavericks employees in different departments, conducted during the months-long investigation,� paint a picture of a corporate culture rife with misogyny and predatory sexual behavior: alleged public fondling by the team president; outright domestic assault by a high-profile member of the Mavs.com staff; unsupportive or even intimidating responses from superiors who heard complaints of inappropriate behavior from their employees; even an employee who openly watched pornography at his desk. Most sources did not want their names used for a variety of reasons

including fear of retaliation and ostracization and limits imposed by agreements they signed with the team.� “It was a real life Animal House,� says one former organization employee who left recently after spending roughly five years with the Mavs. “And I only say ‘was’ because I’m not there anymore.

I’m sure it’s still going on.�

The investigation has put the Mavs and its popular owner, entrepreneur, business owner and Shark Tank co-host Mark Cuban in the spotlight, led to the firings of HR Director Buddy Pittman and high-profile Mavs.com writer Earl K. Sneed, and prompted the team to See MAVERICKS, page 7

Attorney makes case for support Message from the candidate: Raquel “Rocky�

Jones for Judge of the 203rd Judicial District Court My name is Raquel “Rocky� Jones and I am running for Judge of the 203rd Judicial District Court in Dallas County. With the 2018 Democratic primary election just days away, I want to take this opportunity to tell you why I am running for this particular bench, share my qualifications and shed light on a couple of issues that have been reported during this campaign season.

Why I am running for the 203rd In September 2017, after several months of contemplation, discussions with my family and prayer, I decided to run for a felony judicial bench in the 2018 election. Once my mind was made up about seeking elected office, I had to make a decision about which bench I was going to seek. With 17 felony courts in Dallas County, I assessed which court in my opinion was most in need of an overhaul with respect to dispensing justice, accountability and efficiency. Once I decided to run for the 203rd, I was fortunate enough to confirm David Godsey of Godsey • Martin, P.C. as my campaign treasurer, and hired Jamille Bradfield, a

seasoned communications veteran and former Public Information Officer for former District Attorney

Craig Watkins, as my campaign manager. My decision from the very beginning was the 203rd Judicial District Court and my focus was and continues to be what is best for YOU — the citizens of Dallas County.

During this campaign season, I have been asked, “Why are you running for this bench?� My reasons are simple. I pride myself on a long-standing reputation built on the utmost integrity and fairness to both victims and the accused, and I am running for Judge of the 203rd Judicial District Court to restore accountability and justice to the court. I am running because the citizens of Dallas County deserve a judge who has thorough knowledge of the law and honors the laws she is sworn to uphold.

They deserve a judge who will not make rulings outside of her judicial authority. Ultimately, they deserve a judge who will hold people accountable for their actions by examining the root causes of why offenders commit crimes and consider all available options (including community supervision, diversion programs and incarceration) for punishment based on the merits of each case that comes before the court.

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A Small but Meaningful Step

From the Hill

by Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

After much consideration, I reluctantly voted for a six-week stopgap spending bill carrying a bipartisan budget deal, ending a less-thansix-hour government shutdown on February 9.

The $400 billion budget deal was based upon practical political considerations, and my belief that a bipartisan Congress that gets things done is in the best long-term interests of the American people.

The budget deal did not contain everything that I had wished, but it does support programs that are vitally important to those who elect-

ed me to wisely represent their concerns in Washington. For example, the budget agreement includes $89 billion in emergency supplemental appropriations to respond to the devastation in Texas caused by Hurricane Harvey, as well as other states impacted by Hurricanes Irma and Maria and the wildfires in California.

It took more than five months for the Texas delegation to secure this funding for our state, which necessitated the cooperation of Republicans and Democrats alike to bring this desperately needed support to assist communities all throughout Texas during the recovery.

The legislation also achieves a number of items that are important to residents of the district that I represent, and to those who are

concerned about the well-being of children and senior citizens in our country. The bill closes the Medicare Part D “donut hole” a year earlier than the Affordable Care Act, meaning seniors can expect to save thousands of dollars in outof-pocket prescription drug costs.

It allocates $6 billion to support various healthcare initiatives and battle the opioid crisis that is gripping the lives of many of our citizens. Additionally, the legislation contains funds for the expansion of community healthcare centers.

These facilities are crucial to many people in North Texas. The legislation extends the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) by an additional four years. Community health centers are funded in the bill,

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and funding was approved to make the necessary repairs for clinics that service our veterans. Eligible seniors will see a reduction in their share of drug costs under the legislation.

Significant funding for medical research is included in the legislation.

Medical research and development is crucial to finding cures for disease and to scientific advancement in our society.

The measure even addresses climate change by expanding a tax credit for companies that engage in processes that capture and store pollutants that result from fossil fuels. It is generally believed that a reduction in carbon emissions will led to few drastic changes in the global climate.

It also allocates money for our na-

tion’s infrastructure needs for the repair and construction of highways, bridges, railroad lines and airports.

While the budget did not contain everything of importance to me, I believe that it was a step in the right direction, particularly in the life of the Congress, which has been paralyzed by inaction.

Nobody benefits from a government shutdown. In fact, often times the ones who suffer the most are the seniors and other underserved segments of our population who depend heavily on the federal government to provide healthcare, housing, and support. I voted for the bipartisan budget agreement so that those who need us the most are not left carrying the burden of Congressional inaction.

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Epic 2018 Dallas Bash Westin Dallas Park Central 12720 Merit Dr. Dallas. at 9 am Tickets at: http://bit.ly/2v24tZU Dallas Black Dance Theater DeSoto DeSoto High School 600 Eagle Dr. - The Fred Nickels Auditorium. 7 pm – 9:30 pm www. artsdesoto.com Detroit 67, Jubilee Theatre 506 Main St., Ft. Worth. Fri. 23 8 pm, Sat. 24 3 pm & 8 pm, Sun. 25 3pm & 8pm Tickets: www.jubileetheatre.org Movie Night - Friendship West B. C. Social Justice 2020 W. Wheatland Rd., Dallas 6:30 pm – 10 pm www.friendshipwest.org DIY Journaling Workshop Host: Homegirl Rockwall, 106 San Jacinto St., Rockwall 6:30 pm

February 24 25th Annual Trout Lilly Walk 1770 Holford Rd. Garland, TX. 75044 at 10 am – 12 pm Pretty Girls Love Trap & Paint, Amethyst Boutique 103 E. Beltline Rd. Cedar Hill 7:30 pm –10:30 pm Tickets: http://bit.ly/2CITxrt Black Woman’s Appreciation Event - Young Black Entrepreneurs Networking

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Honors Brunch 11 am at Paul Quinn College, 3837 Simpson Stuart Rd., Dallas.

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EDITORIAL/OPINION

I’m WIth Her - Ellizabeth Davis Frizell QUIT PLAYIN’

By Vincent L. Hall Dallas Democrats are in a no lose situation when it comes to the Dallas County District Attorney’s race.

This is not a choice of the lesser of two evils.

Former judge and prominent litigator John Creuzot is a good man but former judge and masterful trial lawyer, Elizabeth Davis Frizell is a helluva woman; and that Trumps all.

Either candidate will be a formidable foe for the sitting DA who was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott. (Hint, Hint.)

Both candidates have ample trial and bench experience; both are knowledgeable of the law. However, Frizell, a lifelong Democrat has a passion and perspective for the job that signals some major changes in the local criminal justice system.

Dallas’ first Black DA Craig Watkins kicked in the door, but we need someone to manage the store. As one local Pastor put it; “We don’t need someone to tweak the sys-

tem, it’s got to be transformed.�

African-American women will be the turnkey vote in this election.

Black Twitter and Facebook are ablaze in a movement to end America’s Mass Incarceration nightmare.

Ending “The school to prison to pipeline� has become the rallying cry in Black America.

There is a newfound appreciation for former Speaker Tip O’Neill’s constant admonishment; “All politics are local.�

As Donald Trump fills the higher courts with right-wing Conservatives, our only defense is to fill local courts with judges who are somber, sensitive and creative.

There are too many young minority men in jails and prison. There has been a rise in the number of women being incarcerated. Consequently, the lives of thousands of our chil-

dren have been decimated and our juvenile justice system is overburdened.

Almost 25 years ago, Liz was appointed by the court to defend a

family member. It was a murder case, but there were issues around the decedent and whether his death was caused by the injury or by medical negligence. For two weeks, I sat by her side and watched

as she meticulously dismembered the prosecution team.

Ms. Frizell argued and proved the defendant was acting in self-defense and the jury agreed. The defendant went from facing 30 years-to-life, to a more appropriate sentence of fewer than five years. In too many cases at our courthouse today, court-appointed attorneys push plea bargains. Liz Davis Frizell knows how to get that changed.

In fairness, John Creuzot has a cadre of Dallas heavyweights on his side, including Senator Royce West and former Dallas Mayors Ron Kirk and Diane Ragsdale (Ms. Ragsdale will go down in history as my mayor). To boot, Creuzot has a wide segment of Dallas’ GOP who will show their support. He earned it.

And that’s where I draw the line.

Creuzot has been both Democrat and Republican as it suited his needs.

Read “The Untold Story of Susan Hawk�, November 2015 in D Magazine. The story details how the Republican leadership tried to draft Creuzot to run against Craig Watkins. The GOP still got love for him.

That speaks volumes to me.

However, and being blatantly honest, I invest no hope and little trust in elected Black Republicans since the age of Ronald Reagan. Nunca, Nunca, Nunca.

There’s not enough room to expand here; but hit me up.

You buy the Modelo Especial and I will complete this soliloquy.

Liz Davis Frizell will address money bail issues, develop creative alternatives for addicts and non-violent offenders and confront a litany of other race and gender issues we have in our courts.

The Democrats can’t lose and the heavy-hitters are with Creuzot, but with all due respect; I’m with her. #StayWoke #QuitPlayin Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist and award-winning journalist.

Lost and Found and Lost and Found Again Spiritually Speaking

by James A. Washington

The subject of being lost is the message of this column. Have you ever been lost, I mean really don’t know where you are, what you’re doing, how did I get here lost?

I used to wouldn’t or couldn’t admit being lost to anyone, The truth be told, I’ve been emotionally, clinically, physically, chronically and of course, spiritually lost many times in my life.

It’s no accident that finding me by me coincides with me finding my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. You see lost in the secular realm can mean a lot of things, including, simply being lost in time and space.

Geographically, that can mean not knowing which direction to turn in order to get to a particular designated place at a specific time. Spiritually, being lost runs the gamut from borderline lunacy to

physical depravity, from chasing your own tail to sniffing everyone else’s.

For those not following my point, merely consider those times in your life when you couldn’t explain your own dumb behavior to anyone, including yourself.

Think, if you will, about all of those times when you were in the middle of where even you knew you weren’t supposed to be, had no business being there. But you wouldn’t, dare I say couldn’t leave.

Folks that’s being lost in the truest sense of the word, if you engage in destructive behavior and can’t stop; live a lifestyle you despise but feel obligated to continue; stay in an abusive situation and can’t leave; love yourself so little that you lose sight of who you really are; blame the world for your predicament and won’t see any way to change it. Can you spell l-o-s-t?

If being spiritually lost is in essence a state of mind, doesn’t it stand to reason then that being spiritually

found is also a state of mind?

We all know how it feels after being lost for a few minutes or a few

No longer can you play victim to your own self induced frailties. No longer can you claim weakness as an excuse for succumbing to sinful behavior. This spiritually found thing bears a price tag for redemption. Salvation does indeed require a paradigm shift.

But it’s okay. Just like being on the wrong highway all night and finally finding the right one, even though you’ve gone far out of your way, there’s nothing like finally getting it right.

Now it’s just a matter of time. “He said to them, ‘It is not for you to know the time or dates the Father has set by His own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you’‌â€? All I’m trying to say is being found is so much better than being lost and being spiritually found is considerably better than being spiritually bankrupt.

Maybe I’m just glad to know the difference.

ing and recognize the truth, about which I write, necessitates praising God in a manner only the saved can

Think, if you will, about all of those times when you were in the middle of where even you knew you weren’t supposed to be, had no business being there. But you wouldn’t, dare I say couldn’t leave. Folks that’s being lost in the truest sense of the word, hours and finally getting going in the right direction.

You’ve not yet reached your destination but you experience great pleasure in the fact that you absolutely know where you’re going and how long it will take you to get there.

Being spiritually found, or finding yourself spiritually brings the same feeling, only tenfold, because really, most of us have been spiritually lost for more than a few minutes, or a few days or even a few years.

To wake up on any given morn-

understand.

At that point, in that moment of understanding confusion gives way to clarity, lunacy gives way to sanity, turmoil bows to peace, purpose replaces insignificance and the angst of the spirit is replaced by faith in the Almighty. It’s an awesome thing y’all with some awesome responsibilities.

I believe once you find yourself spiritually, there is one irrefutable fact you must acknowledge. You can no longer plead ignorance to the ways of the Lord.

May God bless and keep you always.

MALVEAUX: A Parade. What’s Next?

Our 45th President wants a parade. He wants it in November, probably before the mid-term elections, as a way of mobilizing his

The Last Word

by Dr. Julianne Malveaux

base and glorifying himself more than, as he suggests, celebrating the military. He wants the parade because he saw a parade in Paris on Bastille Day. If he went to the zoo, would he next want zebras and tigers roaming the lawn behind 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue?

The last parade we had in Washington was in 1991, when we “won� the Gulf War. That parade cost $14 million ($21 million in today’s dollars), and drew 800,000 people.

Given 45’s propensity for wanting the biggest and the huuuugest, he’d probably want to spend twice what George H.W. Bush spent in 1991. That $42 million represents less than a millionth of one percent

of the nearly $500 billion federal budget increase that the Senate proposed in bipartisan legislation on February 7. I am among the many who will look askance at the cost of a parade.

There are lots of things we could do with $42 million, like job creation, small Pell grant increases, or even more amenities for our armed forces. But in the scheme of things, some will argue that $42 million is not “that much money�. They might suggest that a parade is more about symbolism than anything else.

What does a show of military might signal in these times? There has been no significant military victory, nothing to celebrate except 45’s already-inflated ego. France’s Bastille Day parade is a response to the fact that France has been invaded twice, most devastatingly by the Germans in World War II. Their parade is as much a show of military might as it is of European unity. These days troops from several

countries, including Germany and the United States, participate in the parade. Some carry the flag of the European Union, even though the

He wants the parade because he saw a parade in Paris on Bastille Day. If he went to the zoo, would he next want zebras and tigers roaming the lawn behind 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue?

EU has no military. Would 45’s parade include others? Or is this just about us?

Instead of a unity-type Bastille Day parade, 45’s parade is likely a reflection of his braggadocio. His button is bigger, so is his parade, and so is the US military. 45’s parade sounds like a show of muscle, but to what end? Even the inhabitant of the

world’s smallest country must know that the US has the world’s “greatest� military. So why do we need to show off? Because 45 is a show-off, a blowhard, and an Electoral College-selected buffoon.

Meanwhile, consider the impact a parade might have on the District of Columbia, the used-to-be majority Black city that is mostly occupied by Democrats. How will the streets survive huge tanks rolling down Pennsylvania Avenue, and who will pay for repairs? How extensive will this parade be, and will it happen on the weekend or a weekday? What will it mean for workers, transportation, and the District’s infrastructure? 45 probably neither knows nor cares.

He passed the hot potato of the parade to the Secretary of Defense, and now General Jim Mattis and his team are stuck with the task. Both Democrats and Republicans have verbalized opposition to the parade, and they are likely to be labeled “treasonous� by 45, since anyone who disagrees with him, or fails to clap (or bow) when he speaks is obviously a traitor. He is behaving like a despot like his rival, North Korea’s

“Supreme Leader� Kim Jong-un.

While 45 finds it convenient to idolize the military and insist that the rest of us do so, as well, he didn’t find it convenient to serve in the military. He was excused from military service during the Vietnam era because he had flat feet or bone spurs or something like that. More likely, he was excused from military service because his family had money.

45 wants a parade to celebrate the military and glorify our country’s military might. Next he will want to have someone crown him as King.

Yes, it is a good thing he doesn’t go to the zoo, because we might end up with a menagerie in the back yard at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.

45’s failure to appoint ambassadors to African countries perhaps reflects the disdain he feels for us. But his disdain is yet another reflection of his ignorance.

Julianne Malveaux is an economist, author, and Founder of Economic Education. Her podcast, “It’s Personal with Dr. J� is available on iTunes. Her latest book “Are We Better Off: Race, Obama and public policy is available via amazon.com

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communicate with a Lubbock County judge about her nephew’s case without including the prosecutor or defense attorney on the communications, an having his girlfriend complete the purchase. Judge action that is unethical.

Hawthorne did not believe the officers and continPetition challenge ued the defendant on probation.

Judge Hawthorne was recently deemed ineligiState of Texas vs. Javonta Williams ble to run for re-election in the 2018 Democratic Defendant Williams was convicted of Aggravat- primary due to entering the wrong information ed Assault with a Deadly Weapon/Serious Bodily on the filing paperwork required to run for elected Injury/Family Violence for shooting his girlfriend office. Judge Hawthorne wrote “March 6, 2018,” in the head in front of her daughter. A Dallas Coun- which is the date of the upcoming primary electy jury sentenced the tion, in the blank space defendant to life in provided at the top prison. Judge Hawof each petition page. thorne was upset The problem with not about the jury’s veridentifying which podict and advised the litical party you repredefendant’s lawyers sent during signature to file an appeal and collection is there are also file a motion both Democratic and for new trial, which Republican primary she stated she would elections on March 6th. grant. The judge was Therefore, it is critical later recused from to clearly identify your (prohibited from political affiliation to presiding over) the avoid any appearance case for telling the of misleading voters as attorneys how to to which party a candiproceed and telling date represents. (Judge them in advance that Hawthorne first ran for Attorney David Godsey with judicial candidate she would grant the judge as a Republican Raquel “Rocky” Jones motion for new trial in 2006 and switched prior to hearing any parties when she ran as evidence, therefore, demonstrating clear bias. The a Democrat in 2010). case was removed from the 203rd and transferred I simply brought the incomplete petitions and to another trial court. applicable election laws to the attention of the The reprimand Democratic Party to ensure the playing field was In addition to the judge’s misuse of probation, level entering into the primary. The Party reviewed in an extremely rare move, in November 2017, the the challenge and in accordance with the law, made Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct issued a the decision to remove Judge Hawthorne’s name from Public Reprimand to Judge Hawthorne. The Com- the 2018 Democratic primary ballot. This resulting mission, responsible for investigating allegations action was 100% avoidable by Judge Hawthorne. of judicial misconduct, reprimanded Judge HawSome critics of the challenge have alleged that thorne for using her influence to interfere in her the Party did not provide sufficient guidance or innephew’s criminal case in Lubbock County, and structions on how to properly complete the paperfor shaming a jury for their verdict in an unrelated work, yet in a review of Hawthorne’s filings from rape case of a 65-year-old woman in her court.

2009 and 2013, there were no errors and no missFollowing a trial in the 203rd, the jury in a bru- ing information on her petitions. If the tables had tal rape case sentenced the defendant to 99 years been turned and there had been legitimate quesin prison and Judge Hawthorne told the jury she tions about my filing paperwork, I have no doubt did not believe the woman had been raped. In her my former opponent would have submitted a chalnephew’s criminal case, Judge Hawthorne showed lenge to the validity of my candidacy. up at a hearing and attempted to serve as a charRaquel “Rocky” Jones at-a-glance acter witness for him, an action that is prohibited I am a licensed attorney with more than 21 years for sitting judges. She also tried to influence and of experience and I have worked as a prosecutor

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Cases of interest One of the biggest deficiencies in the 203rd is the lack of accountability. While incarceration is certainly not the appropriate punishment for every case, likewise probation is not the appropriate punishment for every offense and in some instances is actually a disservice to the community when a judge repeatedly places defendants on probation who abscond (run away), have a history of being repeat offenders and/or graduate from non-violent crimes to violent crimes. I expect criminal judges to look at the evidence in each case, consider the defendant’s criminal history, whether or not he/ she reports to probation regularly and hold them accountable for their actions in a manner that does not pose a threat to public safety.

Below are examples of presiding Judge Teresa Hawthorne’s extensive history of continuing to give probation time after time to defendants who plead guilty on felony offenses even after they have violated the conditions of their probation, absconded or re-offended while on probation.

State of Texas vs. Leo Rickey Deleon Deleon was initially placed on deferred adjudication for the offense of Attempted Robbery and while on probation, the defendant committed and plead guilty to Injury to a Child Performance of a Sex Act on a 3-year-old and Judge Hawthorne continued him on the original probation and placed him on a new probation for the subsequent offense.

While on probation, Deleon yet again commits another felony offense — intoxication manslaughter that decapitated his girlfriend and then he fled from police resulting in a felony Failure to Stop and Render Aid offense. In a hearing to determine what should happen in these four felony offenses, the judge opted for probation AGAIN. Justice was further denied when Deleon absconded from court-ordered drug treatment.

State of Texas vs. Awoniyi Adedeya Judge Hawthorne placed Adedeya on probation for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. In violation of his probation, Defendant Adedeya was seen at a gun show in Ft. Worth having his girlfriend purchase a weapon for him as a strawman purchaser. This is when an individual buys a gun for someone who is prohibited by law from possessing one or for someone who does not want his or her name associated with the transaction.

Strawman purchases are illegal. Several officers and federal agents testified to witnessing and seeing Adedeya at the gun show, selecting the gun and

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(adult and juvenile), criminal defense lawyer and a civil attorney and have tried all types of felony offenses. I most recently served the citizens of Dallas County as a Chief Prosecutor in the Felony Division of the District Attorney’s Office and recently resigned to run for elected office in accordance with office policy. I have a total of 17 years experience as a prosecutor between my service in Dallas County and my previous years of service at the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office. I am currently working as a criminal defense attorney at the Law Office of Raquel “Rocky” Jones.

I am the daughter of a single mother who was raised in Arlington, Texas. I graduated from Texas A&M University in College Station with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and journalism, and earned a three-year scholarship to attend St. Mary’s University School of Law in San Antonio. During law school, I studied abroad in Innsbruck, Austria, at the Institute on World Legal Problems. My law licenses include the State Bar of Texas, U.S. District Court of Northern Texas and the United States Supreme Court.

Always eager to affect change in my profession beyond the walls of the courtroom, I am active in professional and civic organizations including the Texas District and County Attorneys Association, where I have served as a faculty advisor and regular speaker. I am an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas; a distinguished member of Texas Bar College; serve on the Desoto City Council Charter Review Commission; am a dedicated member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; an active member of Community Missionary Baptist Church; a member of the Texas A&M University Alumni Association; a lifelong Democrat; wife; and mother.

I believe my extensive knowledge of the law, range of criminal legal experience and years as an instructor for trial lawyers, coupled with more than two decades of dedicated community service make me qualified to serve Dallas County as Judge of the 203rd Judicial District Court. The Dallas Morning News, Progressive Voters League – New Era, Stonewall Democrats, Dallas Police Association, Mexican American Bar Association, Lake Highlands White Rock Democrats and Preston Hollow Democrats have endorsed my campaign.

Please join them in supporting me at the polls so we can restore accountability to the 203rd. Early voting begins February 20th and election day is March 6, 2018.

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fight evil with his time as the king of Wakanda. His dual roles force him to travel into two separate worlds and he is torn between the two.

Lupita Nyong’o plays Nakia, the “new school warrior” who devotes her time to helping the less fortunate of Africa and is also the object of Y’Challa’s affection, while Okeye (Danai Gurira) is the “old school warrior.” She plays the queen’s general and is fiercely loyal to both her queen and her country. The two actresses do a marvelous job of portraying strong women who support each other for a common goal.

The remainder of the cast, including Angela Bassett and Forrest Whitaker, are equally strong and the vision of a current day African country, that is like none we’ve ever seen before in a movie is created by director Ryan Coogler (Creed and Fruitvale Station).

The director paints a painstakingly detailed tapestry of a royal African nation, weaving in colors like royal purple and lush greens. The cinematography is a treat to watch on the big screen.

As a comic book/super hero movie, Black Panther delivers, but the quality of

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Black Panther The first thing people will want to know about Black Panther is does it live up to all the hype surrounding it?

Well, the answer is a very unabashed, yes! You have never seen a movie like this one. It is Marvel’s first masterpiece on the big screen.

Comparing it to the first super hero movie with a black lead character, Blade, in 1998, Black Panther is the first major comic book movie with an almost entirely black cast. The movie also presents the women in the film in a positive light as warriors and as royalty. This is a movie that has been long overdue for a time that blacks and women are achieving great things in today’s modern history. And it’s not just a “black movie”-it’s an eagerly anticipated film for all moviegoers.

Chadwick Boseman is regal as T’Challa/Black Panther. He is the heir to the throne of Wakanda, a country with the most advanced technology in the world.

The African country has to be kept hidden from the rest of the world because of that advanced technology, which they fear could end up in the wrong hands.

Those fears are realized when a traitor, Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan) betrays his nation and sells the secrets and the raw materials to make advanced weapons to Ulysses Klaue (Andy Serkis); the only outsider to ever see Wakanda and who knows about the country’s advanced technology.

T’Challa is unique because unlike the other characters in the Marvel Universe who simply fight for themselves, he is also a king and he has to balance his time away to

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the film is so much more than the standard action movie.

According to industry sources, the movie has the highest production cost of any previous Marvel movie.

Although that exact production cost has not been revealed the world that was created for Wakanda and the high paced actions scenes used money that was well spent.

There is so much more to enjoy about Black Panther but I want to be careful not to reveal any details that may ruin your movie-going experience. I will say the movie has action, adven-

ture, comedy and romance.

Black Panther is everything a movie should be. It’s rated PG-13 for violence and has a run time of 2 hours and 14 minutes. Also, as in all Marvel comics movies, there’s a tease scene that runs after the closing credits and there’s also the obligatory appearance by Marvel creator Stan Lee. On my “Hollywood Popcorn Scale” Black Panther gets my highest rating possible, a JUMBO (with extra butter)!

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The final numbers are in and Black Panther smashed box office records in its opening weekend of release. The movie, which opened over President's Day Weekend, grossed over 200 million dollars domestically over the four day weekend, which included advanced tickets sales and Thursday night advanced screenings of the movie.

Here's a list of the box office numbers that were set by the movie: LARGEST FEBRUARY OPENING WEEKEND $202,003,951 PREVIOUS RECORD HOLDER: Deadpool ($132,434,639) LARGEST WINTER SEASON OPENING WEEKEND - $202,003,951 PREVIOUS RECORD HOLD-

ER: Deadpool ($132,434,639) LARGEST PRESIDENT'S DAY WEEKEND OPENING $242,155,680 PREVIOUS RECORD HOLDER: Deadpool ($152,193,853)

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LARGEST MONDAY $40,151,729 PREVIOUS RECORD HOLDER: Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($40,109,742) The movie also did huge box office numbers worldwide giving Black Panther almost a half a billion dollars in worldwide receipts in it's opening weekend.

It remains to be seen just how high the numbers can go, but Black Panther looks to be a major contender for the top grossing movie of the year.

My husband and I have been married for eight years. He was my first love, and I love him dearly. We have four children, ranging in age from 10 years to 8 months. I am dedicated to my husband and our children.

While I was pregnant with our last child, he had an affair and fathered a child with that woman. He and I have worked through our problems and are determined to make our marriage work. We have opened our home and will raise the other child with our children.

My sisters and my girlfriend say I’m crazy and that I should not forgive him. Every time we are together, they make me feel stupid and say things that hurt my feelings. I don’t want to stop seeing them, but how can I get them to leave it alone and stop making me feel bad?

Signed, iforgivehim Hello Iforgivehim, Infidelity is extremely heartbreaking, and to have it happen while you’re pregnant rates as a super-sized undeserving blow. But that’s not the question you asked. As for regaining the respect of your sisters and girlfriend, that might be harder than the reconciliation between you and your husband. A best friend and/or sister-girl can be a tough nut to crack. You know how we are – wobble-neck and all, LOL. Truth be reminded, though, they are coming from a place of love, concern and protection. I’m sure it was

hard for them to witness your fears and tears of heartache and pain. Now that you and your husband have retied the ties that bind, you want them to be forgiving of him as well.

Come on; you know that’s not how this ball is dunked. It’s much easier for a spouse to forgive, forget and move on than it is for an extended family member.

Continue to remain strong in your faith and decision to hold on to your husband and the unity of family. As long as you’re both at peace with your decision, it doesn’t matter what others think or say, including me. Only you and your husband know the details of what goes on in your prayer closet.

If your best life includes standing by your man, stand tall, chest out, feet firmly planted. Explain to your sisters and girlfriends how much their support means to you.

Ask them to respect your decision to stay, just as they would have respected your decision to leave.

Remind them to refrain from using words that are damaging and hurtful. When the conversation leads to negative comments, defend yourself and especially your husband with a positive response.

Redefine how you allow others to speak about your family. It will take a while for them to come around, so be patient.

Keep your head up! You are an excellent reflection and supreme example of the ability to forgive.

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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Black Press remembers “Before the Mayflower” Author, Freedom Fighting Journalist

By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Perhaps no other voice—or pen—captured the real life of Africans and African Americans like Lerone Bennett Jr., the former editor of EBONY and Jet magazines, who died on Wednesday, February 14 at the age of 89.

Chicago Sun-Times reported that, Bennett suffered from vascular dementia.

Among his many hard-hitting and compelling works was the exposé, “Before the Mayflower: A History of Black America,” in which Bennett traces Black history from its origins in western Africa, through the transatlantic journey and slavery, the Reconstruction period, the Jim Crow era, and the Civil Rights Movement.

The book was later re-issued five more times and ultimately included life in the 1990s.

Bennett would go on to pen at least 10 books, including the eye-opening, 2000 book titled “Forced into Glory: Abraham Lincoln’s White Dream,” which, for some, shattered centuries-old myths about America’s 16th president’s involvement in the freedom of slaves.

A description of the book on Amazon. com said: “Beginning with the argument that the Emancipation Proclamation did not actually free African American slaves, this dissenting view of Lincoln’s greatness surveys the president’s policies, speeches, and private utterances and concludes that he had little real interest in abolition.”

Pointing to Lincoln’s support for the fugitive slave laws, his friendship with slave-owning Senator Henry Clay, and conversations in which he entertained the idea of deporting slaves in order to create an all-White nation, the book, concludes that the president was a racist at heart—and that the tragedies of Reconstruction and the Jim Crow era were the legacy of his shallow moral vision.

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[about Lincoln] changed my life,” said comedian Sinbad. “Before the Mayflower’ educated me about the need to research our true history.”

Others too expressed their sadness and profound gratitude for Bennett.

“I am personally saddened by the death of Lerone Bennett Jr. We have lost another great journalist who will be sorely missed,” said Dorothy R. Leavell, the chairman of the NNPA and editor and publisher of the Crusader newspapers in Chicago, Illinois and Gary, Indiana. “We knew him as the conscience and voice of EBONY and Jet magazines and through the many books he published. The world is richer, because of his work here on earth and we are grateful for his many contributions.”

Bennett counted as an elegant scholar and freedom fighter who used the power of his pen to awaken millions of people to the true history of African people in America and throughout the world, said NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. “Bennett’s journalistic genius will be missed, but his contributions to documenting the struggles and triumphs of Black men, women and children will continue to be cherished by generations far into the future,” Chavis said. “The NNPA salutes the living legacy of Lerone Bennett Jr. with a commitment to pick up his pen and put it into the hands of today’s freedom fighting publishers, editors and journalists.”

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50 years, after starting at Jet in 1951 and then moving to the sister publication in 1953. By 1958, he was the executive editor.

“Lerone worked side by side with my father in establishing EBONY’s voice,” EBONY CEO Linda Johnson Rice told the Chicago Sun-Times. “He was the guiding light for the editorial vision of EBONY. Lerone was not just essential in the formation of EBONY’s historic trajectory, he was a pillar in the Black community.”

The Griot reported: “In addition to being remembered as an editor for these two magazines, Bennett, a graduate of Morehouse College, is known for his books, many of which cover the Black experience in America and the civil rights movement.”

Bennett’s footprints are cemented at the International Civil Rights Walk of Fame in Atlanta and he once served on President Bill Clinton’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. The veteran journalist and historian also served as an early adviser to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.

In a tweet, the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Jr., praised Bennett’s work.

“A classmate & biographer of Dr. King, during the turbulent 60’s, his was a pen that mattered. As historian, author of ‘Before the Mayflower’, editor of Ebony magazine, the most read voice of the freedom struggle, his impact will long be felt and remembered,” Jackson tweeted.

From its official Twitter account, the NMAAHC tweeted, “it is with great sadness and profound sense of loss that we share the news of the death of Lerone Bennett Jr., a gifted historian and journalist.”

On Twitter, Bernice A. King called Bennett a beloved and brilliant man.

“If you haven’t read his books, I encourage you to. Even if you have, I encourage you to. Truly one of a kind historian & scholar,” King tweeted. “Grateful for what he’s meant to my family.”

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issue a statement addressing the allegations and announcing the hiring of an outside counsel to conduct an independent investigation.

According to the team, the investigation “will focus on the specific allegations related to this former employee, and will look more broadly at our company’s workplace practices and policies.”

Cuban, who regularly communicates with media via emails, had not returned an email to Texas Metro News at press time.

The Allegations and Responses The Mavericks issued a statement proactively Tuesday evening – about an hour before the SI story dropped - acknowledging the allegations but containing no specific denials.

Below is the statement in its entirety: An upcoming Sports Illustrated investigation alleging a former Dallas Mavericks officer engaged in misconduct toward women has prompted the following statement issued Tuesday night by the Mavericks organization: DALLAS – The Dallas Mavericks issue the following statement on an upcoming Sports Illustrated article: The Dallas Mavericks have received information about behavior in our workplace that appears to have violated the organization’s standards of conduct.

It has been alleged that a former officer of the organization engaged in various acts of inappropriate conduct toward women over a period of years. This individual left the employment of the Mavericks nearly three years ago and the Mavericks have only learned of the scope of these complaints in the past days.

The Mavericks organization takes these allegations extremely seriously.

Yesterday we notified the league office and immediately hired outside counsel to conduct a thorough and independent investigation. The investigation will focus on the specific allegations related to this former employee, and will look more broadly at our company’s workplace practices and policies. In addition, an employee whose job was to receive and investigate such complaints and report them accurately and fully, has been suspended pending the conclusion of our investigation.

In a separate matter, we have also learned that an employee misled the organization about a prior domestic violence incident. This employee was not

candid about the situation and has been terminated.

There is no room for such conduct in the Mavericks’ workplace—or any workplace.

The Mavericks will provide all necessary resources to ensure that every current and former employee receives appropriate support. We will also conduct comprehensive training through experts and take the necessary steps to ensure that our workplace is a safe, respectful and productive one for all Dallas Mavericks employees. We are committed-- to our employees, our team and our fans-- to meet the goals of dignity, security and fairness that define the Dallas Mavericks.

We will not make any further comments until after the completion of the investigation.

The SI story stated that at least six former female employees spoke to the magazine about a corrosive workplace environment in the years leading up to Ussery leaving the organization. They said there were times when they did not feel safe.

The Mavs’ statement about the investigation did not include any names, but the SI investigative story identified Ussery.

According to the investigations’ findings, as far back as 1998, the Mavericks conducted an internal investigation about Ussery after several female employees complained about inappropriate workplace behavior.

According to SI, the results of that probe were not released and neither then-owner Ross Perot Jr. nor Ussery commented on the findings, other than Ussery saying: "It's been addressed.” Both Ussery and Cuban gave statements to SI after the story was released.

SI stated that Ussery issued his statement to them on Tuesday that read in part: "I am deeply disappointed that anonymous sources have made such outright false and inflammatory accusations against me. During my career with the Mavericks, I have strived to conduct myself with character, integrity and empathy for others.

"During my nearly 20 year tenure with the Mavericks, I am not aware of any sexual harassment complaints about me or any findings by the organization that I engaged in inappropriate conduct. In fact, on multiple occasions I and other senior executives at

the organization raised concerns - both in person and in emails - about other Mavericks employees who had engaged in highly inappropriate - and in some cases, threatening - sexual conduct. The organization refused to address these concerns, and I believe these misleading claims about me are part of an attempt to shift blame for the failure to remove employees who created an uncomfortable and hostile work environment within the Mavericks organization."

The SI story included this comment from Cuban: "I want to deal with this issue. I mean ... obviously there's a problem in the Mavericks organization and we've got to fix it. That's it. And we're going to take every step. It's not something we tolerate. I don't want it. It's not something that's acceptable. I'm embarrassed, to be honest with you, that it happened under my ownership, and it needs to be fixed. Period. End of story."

Cuban told SI that he was not aware of any improper behavior by employees.

"This is all new to me," he said. "The only awareness I have is because I heard you guys (SI) were looking into some things ... Based off of what I've read here, we just fired our HR person. I don't have any tolerance for what I've read. It's wrong. It's abhorrent."

The Mavs, in a separate matter, also learned about Sneed who reportedly misled team officials about a previous domestic-violence incident. Sneed was

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not identified in the Mavs’ initial statement. The statement said only that the employee "was not candid about the situation and has been terminated." SI reported that it was him. Sneed, who was a writer for the Mavs.com website, worked with the organization for seven years.

Sneed released the following statement to The Dallas Morning News late Tuesday: "While both instances described in the report are damning and language used is not accurate, the two relationships described in the report are not something I am proud to have been a part of. I underwent much counseling after both situations, under the direction of [Mavs vice president of human resources] Buddy Pittman, and I feel like I grew from that counseling.

I also signed a contract stating that I would not have one-on-one contact or fraternize with female employees after the inaccurately described incident with my female co-worker, who was a live-in girlfriend. I abided by the details of that contract for four years, and received counseling during that period to avoid future instances. I thank Buddy Pittman for helping me to grow during that time, and I thank Mark Cuban for his willingness to help facilitate that growth."

Sneed was traveling with the Mavs organization in Los Angeles last weekend during the NBA’s All-Star 2018.

A Way Out of This Out of the darkness, be drawn to the light.

It will warm and comfort you and turn your day from the night.

Allowing you to see the good times and find strength in them

The NBA Response Late Tuesday evening after both the Mavericks statement and the SI story were released, the NBA released its own statement regarding the situation: "The Dallas Mavericks have informed us of the allegations involving former team president Terdema Ussery and Mavs.com writer Earl Sneed. This alleged conduct runs counter to the steadfast commitment of the NBA and its teams to foster safe, respectful and welcoming workplaces for all employees. Such behavior is completely unacceptable and we will closely monitor the independent investigation into this matter."

The fall-out for the Mavs after this stinging investigation is not known and remains to be seen but they could be far-reaching and have serious implications for the franchise moving forward.

Possibilities include anything from a fine to a cleaning house movement to being stripped of draft picks.

What is known is that Dallas’ beloved Mavericks franchise, home to one of, if not the top athlete in the city, Dirk Nowitzki, has a lot of work to do to restore the integrity and popularity of the organization to its fans, and more importantly to show that harassment of any kind has no place in its organization.

Do you know this man?

It will show, without a doubt, that your strength comes from Him. Everything imaginable rearranged by death.

Outlining the measure of the dash that you dwell on earth.

Although weakened by sadness, muster all you might.

Weep if you must but keep moving towards the light.

La Juana and Patricia Barton

authors of Faithful Remembrances - Volume I

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1. You know the real dirt - the good, bad and ugly 2. People trust you 3. People will take you seriously 4. Who better to tell the truth, accurately and fairly There are people who want to hear from the Black Press. They get information on so many topics but they thirst for more on the controversial and sometimes volatile subjects. No, they aren’t begging for gossip or salaciousness. What they want is someone to break down some of the senseless stuff we witnesss and put it into perspective.

The Black Press has to be vocal! We have to return to those days of fearlessness where we called out people who were wrong and stood up for those who were right.

But times have changed. You remember the days, when you told someone to go sit down because they had no business even thinking about running for dog catcher; or they know darn well their child stole that money because everyone knows he’s a thief; or, you can say that baby is yours but he looks just

like that big-eared, slew-footed man around the corner!

Get the point? No not really. We live in a time when people rather remain silent, or lie. “Yeah, her child is bad but I won’t tell her,” or “I’ll tell him he should run for that office, but I’m not voting for him.”

Today you are supposed to keep your mouth shut to keep the peace. But who benefits from your silence?

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, ”In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”

There was a time when Black people looked to the Black press for that friendship because we weren’t getting love anyplace else. Those soldiers without swords not only shared the news, they spread the truth and let the hit dog holler.

Now some of the messages could be somewhat sharp and downright hurtful. I’d venture to guess that the harder the subject’s head appeared to be, the harder and stronger the message was.

You know some people just don’t listen. But it’s true that you also have to

watch who you’re listening to and understand the motivation behind their message.

There will come a time when there

Get yourself together and come back correct.

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CREDO OF THE BLACK PRESS As attempts are underway to The Black Press believes that America build a respected and quality pubcan best lead the world away from lication, we are getting ourselves racial and national antagonisms when together for that day when we can it accords to every person, regardless withstand any assaults that come from our efforts to educate, enlightof race, color or creed, full human and en and inform our readers. legal rights. Hating no person, fearing no We began this journey by estabperson, the Black Press strives to help lishing a publication with journalevery person in the firm belief that all are ism at its core. We have a team of award-winning journalists, jourhurt as long as anyone is held back. nalism educators and communications/media professionals who have what it takes to produce a stelwill be endorsements from this publi- lar publication and we’re continuing cation, and other I Messenger Media to build. Many are students of ethics outlets. We’re going to come correct. and communications law. Others while We will do our research and rest know- well-versed in the Associated Press ing we won’t be for sale!

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talent, interns, volunteers and seasoned professionals. We’re embracing technology and collaborating with others to maximize our resources; while building and sharing with others.

We must, in the spirit of the Black Press credo, plead our own cause. We want to tell our stories. We want to be the voice for the voiceless.

We have more resources today to give more folks a voice but we still have to take into consideration that there are many who still find their voices muted.

And just because someone has a platform does not mean they have taken the steps to be adequately prepared to use that platform for the benefit of others. You might find someone totally abusing the platform, themselves and society. You have to know the difference!

We stand on the shoulders of men and women who makes us feel the need to come strong and that’s what we are working on. We feel a moral obligation.We’re providing that strong base so when we do endorse, readers will trust and believe, and take us to the polls with them!