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of unarmed Black children, women and men whose murders have gone unpunished. We stand on our moral authority to call for an end to the terror unleashed on our communities. We affirm the moral courage of players who have taken a knee - daring to put a mirror up to the face of America and force this nation to see the acts of violence perpetrated against Black and B r o w n bodies. We affirm and stand with Colin Kaepernick’s initial stand for justice in response to police brutality. To this end, we are calling for a: • Reclamation of the original narrative which was in response to police brutality. • The establishment of a Citizens Review Board with subpoena and investigative power. • Reform in the money bail system. It is the right of every American citizen to express outrage against police brutality and white supremacy with moral clarity and peaceful dissent. The fight for justice is never contingent upon popularity or the consensus of the majority. This fight for justice is rooted in love for humanity.
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A Community’s Response to NFL Owner’s Declaration Concerned clergy, organizers, activists, and those who seek liberation and justice, prepared a statement in response to the recent comments made by Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones: â€œâ€Śif any of (his) players decide to exercise their first amendment rights and not stand/ take a knee during the playing of the national anthem they will be benched indefinitely.â€? Many surmise Jones statement is grounded in his unyielding loyalty to American patriotism, when in fact Jones’ statement is a reflection of his commitment to the protection of and participation in American capitalism - ideals which are the core of America’s national identity. Therefore, We reject the supposition put forth by Jerry Jones that the players’ actions are unpatriotic acts and the denial of players’ right to exercise their liberty to peacefully protest. We reject the continuing state-sanctioned murders
Radio giant remembered
Credited with launching many careers and using his insight to build stations that dominated the market, Chuck Smith’s life and contributions will be celebrated Saturday, November 4, 2017, 4p.m. at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Dallas.
Charles "Chuck" Smith was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi to James and Mary Smith. He grew up in Milwaukee, WS., where as a teenager, Chuck's love of music led him to become a DJ at the local YMCA, which ultimately led him to become a DJ at 1590am WAWA radio station. As an adult he relocated briefly to Memphis, Tenn. where he worked at WDIA radio. In 1970, Chuck was part of a
Charles Edward Smith Sept. 25, 1935 - Oct. 5, 2017
team hired to start a new radio station in Dallas, TX. for Service Broadcasting Corporation. Hired as the Music Director, he was eventually promoted to General Manager and remained with KKDA-AM and K104-FM for 42 years. During Chuck's tenure with KKDA his
leadership, guidance and mentoring helped to shape the careers of many up and coming young men and women in the African-American communities of DFW, who went on to become successful entertainers, entrepreneurs, politicians, and more. Some of those names include some of the biggest names in the broadcast business. He was the brainchild of “the music you grew up listening to� and was always ahead of his time. He was instrumental in bringing “community talk radio� to the Dallas Ft. Worth area, especially geared towards people who felt that they had no voice. One of D-FW’s most popular radio personalities, Willis Johnson, sums up the expressions of many: “I can’t say enough about Chuck. He was more than See CHUCK SMITH, page 16
My Soul Is Delivered!
Food for the Soul Sundays serves up heavenly tastes of home Photos and Story By
Eva D. Coleman With every bite came a flashback. Childhood memories became so vivid from all that was laid before me. It was Sunday and I was definitely blessed. Ten Eleven Grill and Our Door to Yours Catering have joined forces to deliver Food For the Soul Sundays, every Sunday from 11 AM 4 PM in downtown Dallas. The establishment that sits where Corinth and Lamar Streets meet is now a haven for those seeking classic and delicious Soul Food. “It’s brought about camaraderie,� Dewayne Bryant, owner of Ten Eleven Grill said. “Our mantra for Ten Eleven Grill is where community becomes family.� See TEN ELEVEN page 9
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