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Author Extraordinaire Francis Ray Literary World suffers a huge loss

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Message to the People...

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Much love for the Black Press "For too long others have spoken for us" "We mean to plead our own cause!"

Cheryl Smith “Riots led to the integration of the press and a brain drain that was devastating.”

- Phyl Garland “I think we do need a black press today, very, very much so. We have no voice that tells us about our own lives.”

-Evelyn Cunningham “We didn't exist in the other papers. We were neither born, we didn't get married, we didn't die, we didn't fight in any wars, we never participated in anything of a scientific achievement. We were truly invisible unless we committed a crime.”

-Vernon Jarrett

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“The black press was never intended to be objective because it didn't see the -- the white press being objective. It often took a position. It had an attitude. This was a press of advocacy.”

-Phyl Garland ”That's what the black press was all about, protecting blacks in this country."

-John Sengstacke

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I MESSENGER Cheryl Smith, Publisher Established 2011 IMESSENGER is a tribute to Le Messager, founded by Cameroonian journalist Pius Njawe and The Messenger, an independent magazine, founded by labor activist A . Philip Randolph and economist Chandler Owen.

IM ESSENGER is committed to informing, inspiring, enlightening and provoking thought in a forum that is international. Submissions for publication consideration may be submitted to www.myimessenger.com.

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“I have experience with my hometown papers, the defender, the crusader, the citizen. there are a bunch of historically African American papers in Chicago, that when I was in the state legislature, would cover stories that I was working on that the mainstream press did not cover...if ya’ll were covering me when nobody wanted to cover me then you should be able to cover me when everybody wants to cover me. I think that’s the right thing to do and that attitude and approach will continue when I’m in the White House” Those words were spoken by then Sen. Barack Obama when I asked him if journalists from the Black Press would have access to him, should he become President of the United States of America.

I believe that many believe that in five and a half years, the Black Press, overall, has not been afforded the same access. Sure a few syndicated radio programs, TV One, BET, national magazines and a few others have garnered interviews, but overall, the masses are not.

We all understand that President Obama is busy. I knew this and understood it when I asked the question. Having worked for a politician, I knew that he would face an unprecedented number of interview requests and those requests would come from reputable and suspect media outlets, of all genres and persuasions. He couldn’t possibly make everyone happy nor make time for every interview.

I had control over what I asked. I had no control over Sen. Obama’s response. Those were his words, his commitment.

For as long as I can remember, I have loved the Black Press. As much as I have supported, it has been disheartening at times when I witness the disdain that some Black people show.

I appreciated the senator’s kind words of support for the Black Press and believe that he was sincere in his response. In contrast, however, are the many who have nothing positive to say about the Black Press.

Folks operate under the delusion that only Black-owned newspapers have errors, failing to realize that retractions and corrections are printed daily in publications.

Dallas Weekly Publisher Jim Washington would urge me to “let the paper go” to the printer as I tried to ensure that I caught every single typo. I know that I am not the only journalist striving for journalistic excellence at a Black-owned newspaper. They are all across the country and around the world, as I saw from my brother Pius Njawe at Le Messager in Cameroon.

Imagine my chagrin and disappointment when I saw someone’s website and in their media section, they have all these clippings from other publications and none from the Black Press. I know the Black Press covered them also. Where were the clips?

Or others who, every time they are mentioned positively in a mainstream publication, they email the links out to their friends but they don’t do the same for the Black Press.

Then, just let a negative story appear in the mainstream publications. Ahhh, then the Black Press has value.

Marcus Garvey encouraged us to “fall in love with ourselves and our people.” That love could help us make not only a stronger Black Press, but a stronger community and world.

I will continue to follow those valiant journalists like Ida B. Wells Barnett and I urge you to support the Black Press. Support with your dollars, information, critiques and praise. Don’t sit idly by and criticize, especially if you’ve done nothing to help.

There was a time when folks read the Black newspapers to find out what was going in their communities. That sense of community is gone -- gone with the control of our communities. Still, though we can control the messages that come out of our neighborhoods. Send your press releases, call with your story ideas and scoops, advertise your businesses and events, share good news like weddings, births, promotions, engagements and yes, celebrations of life.

I still believe in the Black Press.

And please understand, I’m talking positively about the Black Press, not negatively about anything else.

Positive energy will give our descendants something to be proud of centuries from now and the Black Press will tell many of those stories that would never be told!

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A Disgraceful Court Decision

By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

With its ruling on the Voting Rights Act, the Supreme Court has taken the country back to a time when racial minorities were not able to participate equitably in the voting process. The Court’s unprecedented decision is disgraceful to citizens, civil rights leaders and legislators who have fought to preserve equal voting rights in this country.

It reminds me of a time in our history when minorities were prevented from voting because they had to pay a “poll tax” before they could vote.

The tax represented a meanspirited and vicious way of keeping hundreds of thousands of people from voting. The objection to eliminating the poll tax was that it would allow people of color to “flood the polls.”

I recall having to pay a poll tax to vote in Texas. The practice began in my state in 1902. It did not end until 1966.

During those 64 years, hundreds of thousands of our citizens were denied the right to vote, an opportunity to participate in American democracy.

The federal government prohibited the use of a poll tax in national elections in 1964 with the passage of the 24th amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

The Court’s current assault on the Voting Rights Act prevents the federal

Voting Rights Decision a Major Blow to Civil Rights of Minorities The Supreme Court made other decisions this week as well. In addition to landmark gay rights cases, they ruled on voters’ rights.

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court struck down a central part of the Voting Rights Act, invalidating crucial protections passed by Congress in 1965 and renewed four times in the decades since. The sharply divided decision will significantly reduce the federal government’s role in overseeing voting laws in areas with a history of discrimination against AfricanAmericans and other minorities.

government from ensuring that states with a history of racial discrimination will not enact voting methods and procedures that will deny a very significant right and duty.

Prior to the recent decision nine states, mostly located in the southern United States, had to receive clearance or prior approval from the Justice Department or a federal court before they could institute changes in voting methods or engage in redistricting.

In its ruling, the Court did not alter Section Five. Instead, it ruled that the formula, detailed in Section Four, used to determine which states should be covered by Section Five went beyond constitutional limits and used data that was outdated. The effect of that ruling is to mute Section Five, and allow states to amend voting procedures and practices as they see fit without fear of federal intervention.

Those who advocated for radical changes in the Voting Rights Act said that increasing numbers of racial minorities participated in state and national elections.

They even pointed to the election of President Barack Obama as a reason for the elimination of federal oversight and intervention.

The reality is that since 2010, eight southern states passed laws designed to make voting more cumbersome for racial minorities.

Various civil rights organizations and entities such as the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus have consistently opposed the elimination of federal involvement in local elections.

Recently, a U.S. Court of Appeals judge said that without Section Five of the Voting Rights Act minority voters would suffer.

Efforts to lessen the impact of the minority vote in Texas have been egregious.

Last summer, a federal court in Washington stated that a redistricting map enacted by the Republican controlled legislature was “purposefully discriminatory.”

In the spring of 2012, the Texas NAACP and Mexican American Legislative Caucus of the Texas House

of Representatives went to federal court to stop the state from requiring a photo ID in state elections. A federal court agreed, finding that the law violated Section Five of the Voting Rights Act. Bipartisan coalitions of members of both the House and Senate have historically supported the Voting Rights Act and its provisions. In 2006, the Act was renewed for 25 years.

The vote in the House 390 to 30, while the vote in the Senate was 98 to zero. President George W. Bush signed the measure.

Simply stated, the Voting Rights Act is the perpetuation of our democracy.

We are a great country because all of our citizens have the right to exercise the right to vote without fear of intimidation.

Congress must now come together to do what we all know is the right thing to do. We must once again make the Voting Rights Act a principled piece of legislation that protects all of our citizens, regardless of race, class, or religious preference. This is why we are Americans. This is fundamental to our freedom.

Here are some opinions on the ruling:

John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.): “While I am encouraged that the Court upheld the preclearance requirement of Section 5, its decision striking the coverage formula in Section 4 will do real damage to voting rights absent a swift and clear congressional legislative response. It is unfortunate that the Court ignored Congress’ unprecedented and comprehensive legislative findings in reauthorizing the Voting Rights Act in 2006 on an overwhelming and bipartisan basis. The decision missed an opportunity to reinforce the important role that the federal government has in ensuring that all Americans have an equal right to access the ballot box and have their votes count. I am committed to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure that the voting rights of all Americans are protected.”

never again permit racial prejudices in the electoral process. Section 5 of the Act was a bipartisan effort to rectify past injustices and ensure minorities’ ability to participate in elections, but the threat of discrimination still exists. I am disappointed by the Court’s ruling, but my colleagues and I will work in a bipartisan fashion to update Section 4 to ensure Section 5 can be properly implemented to protect voting rights, especially for minorities. This is going to take time and will require members from both sides of the aisle to put partisan politics aside and ensure Americans’ most sacred right is protected.”

Alliance for Retired Americans “The decision turns back the clock and makes it much easier to discriminate,” said Ruben Burks, Secretary-Treasurer of the Alliance.

“There is still so much to be done.

We hope Congress will act quickly to remedy this terrible, wrong decision.”

TX Rep. Helen Giddings “That is true that the country has changed. But, how much of that change is due to the Voting Rights Act? If the country was sick, and the Voting Rights Act was the prescription, and we take the prescription away, will we still get better?” Rep. Giddings calls upon our leaders in Washington to act swiftly and pass new legislation that would protect the rights of all Americans as it relates to one of our most fundamental rights: the right to vote.

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F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (RWis.): “The Voting Rights Act is vital to America’s commitment to

Don’t wait until a designated month to

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson is serving her 11th term representing the 30th Congressional District of Texas.

Melvin L. Watt (D-N.C.): “My colleagues on the Judiciary Committee and I helped build a voluminous legislative record of over 15,000 pages that we believe more than justified reauthorization of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) and SEE MORE OPINIONS, Page 11

columnists are not necessarily

Every man has a right to his own opinion.goEvery to the doctor-race has a right to its own action; therefore let Cancer, hypertension, blood clots, kidney disease and no man persuade you against your will, let no other race influence you against your own. other ills are not paying attention to a calendar and neither should you!

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Literary giant, Francis Ray, dies The I Messenger is sad to report the passing of Francis Ray, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.

The cause of death was not known at press time and funeral arrangements will be available at www.myimessenger.com A native Texan who lived in

Dallas, Mrs. Ray was a graduate of Texas Woman’s University. In 1999 and 2000 she was nominated for Texas Woman’s University Distinguished Alumni Award. She was honored to give the 2010 winter commencement address. Ms. Ray’s titles consistently make bestseller’s lists such as Blackboard and Essence Magazine.

INCOGNITO, her sixth title, was the first made-for-TV movie for BET. She has written 43titles to date. Awards include Romantic Times Career Achievement, EMMA, The Golden Pen, The Atlantic Choice, and Borders 2008 Romance Award for Bestselling Multicultural Romance. IF YOU

WERE MY MAN was selected as Written magazine Book of the Year.THE TURNING POINT, her first mainstream, was a finalist for the prestigious HOLT Medallion Award.

At the release event for THE TURNING POINT in May 2001, she established The Turning Point Legal Fund to assist women of domestic violence to help restructure their lives.

Her second mainstream, I KNOW WHO HOLDS TOMORROW, May 2002, made the bestseller’s list of The Da"as Morning News, Blackboard, Black Expressions Book Club, and Essence Magazine. The book was one of five titles selected as Book Club Favorites for Black Issues Book Review Best of 2002.SOMEBODY’S KNOCKING AT MY DOOR, her third mainstream, was released May 2003 and made bestseller’s lists across the country.

ROCKIN’ AROUND THAT CHRISTMAS TREE, a holiday collaboration with Donna Hill, came out in November 2003. Other books include SOMEONE TO LOVE ME December 2003, TROUBLE DON’T LAST ALWAYS January 2004, FIRST TOUCH February 2004, WHOLE LOTTA LOVE February 2004, LOVE AT LEO’S July 2004, and THE FALCON SAGA August 2004.

Her fourth mainstream, LIKE THE FIRST TIME, was released in May 2004 and also made the Essence bestseller’s list. January 2005 continued the Living Large stories, a concept of Ms. Ray’s of fashionable and fabulous full-figured women with BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY. February 2005 was a major personal triumph with the release of her first Christian fiction, Then Sings My Soul, in a trade anthology from Harlequin/Steeple Hill titled HOW SWEET THE SOUND. March 2005 saw the release of the long-awaited continuation of The Graysons of New Mexico series with YOU AND NO OTHER. Her fifth mainstream and thirtieth title, ANY RICH MAN WILL DO, was released October 2005 and made the Essence list two months in a row.

In 2005 two of Ms. Ray’s titles, SOMEONE TO LOVE ME and I KNOW WHO HOLDS TOMORROW were released in hard cover with large print by Thorndike.

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In 2006 TROUBLE DON’T LAST ALWAYS, HOW SWEET THE SOUND, and ANY RICH MAN WILL DO were also selected by Thorndike as well.IN ANOTHER MAN’S BED, her sixth mainstream and Book #3 of the Invincible Women Series was released February 2007. NOT EVEN IF YOU BEGGED — Book #4 in the series came out January 2008 and made #3 on Essence Magazine‘s bestseller’s list.IRRESISTIBLE YOU — Book #4 of the Graysons of New Mexico — hit stores March 2007. Book #5 — ONLY YOU — was released October 2007. THE WAY YOU LOVE ME is Book # 1 of the new and exciting Grayson Friends Series and was released August 2008. Book #2 of the series, NOBODY BUT YOU, hit stores March 2009 and promptly made the New York Times and USA Today bestseller’s list. ONE NIGHT WITH YOU, Book #3 was scheduled for November 03, 2009. Leading off 2010 was IF YOU WERE MY MAN, book # 6 in the Invincible Women series.

March 30th saw the reissue readers have clamored for, FOREVER YOURS, book # 1 of the Taggart

Her fans waited anxiously for her next release and they were never disappointed because Francis Ray did her research and put a lot of love and effort, along with an expertise that many writers strive for.

Of her writing, she wrote, “I write novels about ordinary women who face seemingly insurmountable odds, but through courage and determination find their heart's desire.”

On her Official Facebook page, the following statement appeared on Wednesday, July 3, 2013: Dear Readers and Friends!

I am writing with great loss and sorrow in behalf of Francis Ray's family to inform you of Francis' passing and that an Official Announcement wi" soon be forthcoming &om Francis' family and Publisher.

Pertinent information wi" be provided at that time and the family appreciates the love and support you are showing.

This is a huge tragedy for everyone who has been a fan of Francis Ray and to a" who knew her. Therefore, you can understand that the family would appreciate respecting their need and desire for privacy during this sad time.

Please do share that the family has made the decision to only communicate through this Francis Ray Fan Facebook Page.

series.

There’s so much more that can be written about this dynamic writer and humanitarian. Many know her from her many years as a school nurse in Dallas Independent School District.

Quiet and unassuming, she was a joy to be around and was loved by many. !

The family would appreciate help in sharing this information and directing a" to Francis' Facebook Fan Page where a" expressions of support and love can be given to Francis' family.

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Conference focuses on ministering to women

By Cheryl Smith Texas Metro News

Sometimes we need someone to stand for us and other times it is good to have someone to help us to stand on our own!

What started out as a complement to a larger and more focused conference, the E.K. Bailey International Expository Preaching Conference, has evolved into a ministry touching the lives of women around the world, under the leadership of Dr. Sheila Bailey.

Dr. Bailey is enjoying an exciting time in her life. At the youthful age of 66 she said she feels vibrant and comfortable with the season she is in presently and hopes to touch the lives of other women in the various seasons of their existence.

A deeply spiritual woman, this mother of three believes there is value in learning from other’s experiences as well as sharing your own.

So, when she takes to the stage for the 15th annual S.T.A.N.D. (Sisters Touching Assisting Networking with Dignity networking with DIGNITY) Dallas Conference, presented by Sheila B. Ministries and Concord Church, July 8-11, 2013 at the Fairmont Hotel, 1414 N. Akard Street, the energy and excitement will surely be contagious, inspiring and for some, therapeutic.

Dr. Bailey is the former first lady of Concord Baptist Church and widow of the renowned Pastor E.K. Bailey.

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attendees on Wednesday, July 10 at noon.

They each have testimonies worth hearing and learning from and in addition to guest vocalist Sheila Raye Charles Robinson, the daughter of the late Ray Charles, Dr. Bailey says there will be a creative

tall, even when they face challenges or tests.

“The S.T.A.N.D. Conference and Sheila B. Ministries teaches biblical principles to women in all seasons of their lives,” she explained, adding that there are sessions for women who are

“The S.T.A.N.D. Conference and Sheila B. Ministries teaches biblical principles to women in all seasons of their lives.” presentation from the trio, “Free to be me (me in Christ).”

The focus, she said will be on showing, teaching and encouraging women because “some women are afraid to set new dreams.”

At the S.T.A.N.D. Conference Luncheon, women will be encouraged to STAND

ministers, as well as those married to ministers or growing in Christ, or as she says, “glowing in Christ.”

It is heartwarming to hear Shenikwa expressing joy over the opportunity to work with her mother.

“I believe in her,” she said.

“Who you see is who she is and for that I am grateful. I believe !

in the vision God has given her.”

Shenikwa works in the preschool at Concord. The mother of two young girls said she’s a teacher at heart and left the classroom to take on the important role of helping to shape the young minds at the church.

“Everyone knows I am a teacher,” she said, pointing out that while at a young age she didn’t necessarily see herself teaching in the church and didn’t know where she would end up, she was “certain I would be a teacher.”

There are several other speakers slated for the conference.

If you’d like more information about the Conference, log on to www.sheilab.org and get ready to STAND!

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Scenes from the launch of I Messenger Enterprises - I Messenger, The Garland Journal and Texas Metro News at the African American Museum

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Convention in Dallas welcomes Africans from Around The World From Thursday, July 11 through Sunday, July 14, 2013 The National Black United Front (NBUF) wi" hold its 34th Annual National Convention in Da"as, Texas.

The theme of this year’s convention is:

and R&B star The Honorable Cynthia McKinney (Atlanta, Georgia) Former Congresswoman from Atlanta, GA, international human rights activist Dr. Ray Winbush (Baltimore, Maryland)

Professor Morgan State University, nationally acclaimed author and scholar Local and regional respresentatives from over 50 African and Caribbean organizations will participate in this historic gathering which

represents for the first time in American history Immigrant Africans and African Americans will meet and discuss issues of importance to both groups.

Also joining the participants will be scholarly grassroots organizers and NBUF activist from across the country who work in the areas of social justice,spirituality and political/economic issues.

“Africans Must Unite At Home and Abroad; Revisiting The Principles of Pan-Africanism.”

Special guests and presenters include: The Honorable Samia Yaba Christina Nkrumah (Ghana, West Africa) National Chairwoman of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Daughter of Osageyfo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, First President of Ghana.

The convention will kick off with a FREE Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, July 11 at 7:00pm at St. Luke “Community” United Methodist Church 5710 E. RL Thornton Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75223.

Dr. Jeremiah Wright will deliver the keynote address on the subject of “Spirituality As A Tool for African Liberation.”

Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, Pastor of Friendship West Baptist Church will convene an esteemed local, national and international panel representing multiple faith traditions and spiritual paths in the African world.

Samia is seen as the equivalent of an African Queen by many across the African continent who are already comparing her to the famous Queen Yaa Asantewaa (pronounced YAY A-san-TE-waa).

Queen Yaa in 1840 was appointed queen mother of Ejisu of the Ashanti Empire now part of modern-day Ghana by her brother Nana Akwasi Afrane Okpese the Ejisuhene "ruler of Ejisu.

In 1900 Yaa Asantewaa led an Ashanti rebellion known as the “War of the Golden Stool” against British colonialism.

On Friday and Saturday the site of the Convention will move to The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) Dallas Convention Center Theater Complex 650 S. Griffith St., Dallas, Texas 75202. Two days of workshops addressing important issues facing Africans around the world will be presented.

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On Saturday night , July 13 The Honorable Samia Nkrumah will deliver the keynote address at the NBUF National Banquet.

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Oprah Winfrey brings “Oprah’s Lifeclass” to Dallas Los Angeles, CA - Oprah Winfrey will travel to Dallas, Texas to film an all-new episode of her popular OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network series "Oprah's Lifeclass" at MegaFest 2013, Bishop T.D. Jakes' multi-day event, at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on Thursday, August 29, 2013.

She will be joined by Bishop Jakes and together they will continue the important work of reaching out to the many fatherless sons and daughters who are struggling and in need of healing.

Earlier this season on "Oprah's Lifeclass," Oprah and spiritual life coach Iyanla Vanzant started the in-depth conversation around fatherless sons and daddyless daughters, a crisis affecting nearly 21 million children in the United States today,* that elicited a strong and passionate viewer response.

Tickets to attend the show will be available for purchase starting Friday, July 5 at 1 p.m. ET via www.tdjakes.org/oprahslifeclass.

Oprah will take the stage in one of the world's most social experiences on television to kickoff MegaFest 2013 at 9:30 a.m. CT.

*Source: U.S. Census Bureau Oprah Winfrey and Bishop T.D. Jakes share a light moment during "Oprah's LifeClass" taping. The pair will reunite in Dallas, TX for "Oprah's LifeClass" live at MegaFest 2013. (photo credit: Courtesy of OWN)

More opinions of Supreme Court decision, extension of the preclearance requirements of Section 5 of the VRA. Today, the activist majority on the Supreme Court has taken the unprecedented step of taking over a uniquely legislative function in disregard of the extensive work of the legislative branch and substituting their own judgment for that of elected representatives.

The decision overturning Section 4 of the VRA leaves millions of Americans vulnerable to discrimination in the most fundamental right of citizenship— the right to vote.

I am deeply disappointed by the result they have reached and its impact on minority voters as well as the precedent they have set for disregarding the factual and political judgment of elected Members of Congress.”

Steve Chabot (R-Ohio): “I am disappointed that the Court invalidated the Voting Rights Act’s coverage formula, which has been used for decades to help protect the voting rights of millions of Americans. However, by leaving Section 5’s pre-clearance requirements intact, the Court has given Congress the opportunity to amend the coverage formula to preserve these important protections.

I am hopeful that we will work together to enact an appropriate fix in the same bipartisan manner and spirit that we did when reauthorizing the Voting Rights Act in 2006.”

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Steelworkers: Supreme Court Eviscerated Voting Rights Act The United Steelworkers (USW) criticized the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Shelby County v.

Holder and said that the court has cleared the way for states to launch anti-democratic voter suppression and redistricting schemes not seen in this country since Congress passed the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

The legislation effectively curbed widespread, systemic disenfranchisement of African Americans and other minorities throughout most of the last halfcentury by requiring federal approval for state and local governments to change election laws or procedures.

USW International President Leo W. Gerard condemned the radical, right-wing majority court for overturning the landmark legislation, designed to protect citizens in states and localities with a history of suppressing minority votes.

“By eviscerating the Voting Rights Act, which was approved overwhelmingly in the U.S. House and unanimously in the Senate, the Supreme Court has at once usurped Congress and set back civil rights 50 years,” Gerard said. “More Americans than ever are now at risk of being disenfranchised as a result of this gross injustice and our democracy is immediately weakened.”

USW International Vice President Fred Redmond said that the decision

will enable states to thwart would-be voters by implementing expensive, unnecessary voter identification programs and by redistricting maps to minimize or marginalize minority votes.

“Over the past several years, the USW has been working with the American Civil Liberties Union and other groups against voter identification laws and other tactics intended to suppress voting,” Redmond said. “Our movement is

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growing and mobilized, and we will not allow our country to return to the days of Jim Crow, literacy tests and poll taxes.”

The USW represents 850,000 men and women employed in metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply and the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of workers in public sector and service occupations.

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The Skinny on Healthy Hair

By K Flewellen

The ultimate goal is always healthy hair. Yet with every product on the shelf promising to deliver healthy hair and claiming to be the “cure all,” where does one begin? There are three influencing components to healthy hair: 1. Diet. Healthy hair always begins with a healthy diet. Because hair is nourished through the blood, it is important to incorporate into your diet hair healthy foods such as salmon, leafy green vegetables, and fresh fruit.

Drinking plenty of water is also important because water encourages blood flow and helps with maintaining an optimal moisture balance in the hair and skin. Water hydrates the body, which includes the hair and scalp and creates a healthy environment for growth.

As a tenured stylist in the hair care industry, I am often asked, “What are your favorite hairstyles or trends for the season?” As simple as that may sound, that’s a difficult question for me. Why? Because I love hair. Every time I start to answer, my adrenaline is slightly elevated. I’m instantly bombarded with images of ALL the current hair trends and I think: I like hair long, medium, or short. I like textured hair and curly hair; I also like it straight. Hair can be red, brunette, blonde, or somewhere in between. I like a dazzling, ornate up-do as much as a clean side-swept ponytail.

From the artistic and visually stimulating value of cornrows, to the awe inspiring afro or a classic bob; the list goes on and on. I love hair!

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3. Routine Maintenance. Like most things in life, hair requires tender loving care and gentle treatment to maintain its luster. Make sure to: Shampoo and condition often. Dirty hair is three times more likely to burn.

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I have two brothers and no sisters. I am the spoiled girl. My family is going through a crisis. This is the problem: My brother met a girl last year and he claims it was love at first sight. Two months ago, she and my brother came by and that was the first time we saw the baby. The two of them got an apartment together three months before the baby was born.

My mother is upset, my younger brother is upset, and I am upset. You see…my brother is rather slow. When we tried to tell him he needs a DNA test, he became furious. He says we are just jealous that finally he met a woman who truly loves him.

Gwendolyn, what should we do? That lady is playing him for stupid. His

I agree your brother should request the DNA test. But let me tell you this: He is gloating over the fact he has a woman. Some men have no problem whatsoever getting a date or a wife. Not true with all men. Your brother falls in the latter.

Human features can be a strange thing. Until there is a DNA test, you cannot go by the looks of the child.

People often resemble people and many times are not related even as a distant cousin. It can happen that way.

Many men know or have an idea that their baby is not their baby. But they want the woman and that’s what love is all about. I just hope he does not go ape crazy when they have their first big argument and she tells him — It’s not your baby anyway.

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