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VOLUME 73 NUMBER 42 SERVING THE BLACK COMMUNITY WITHOUT FEAR OR FAVOR SINCE 1947 June 24 - 30, 2021 Juneteenth, recalling end of

slavery is marked across US

By ED WHITE Parades, picnics and les- sons in history were offered Saturday to com- memorate Juneteenth in the U.S., a day that carried even more significance after Congress and President Joe Biden creat- ed a federal holiday to observe the end of slavery. A new holiday was “really awesome. It’s start- ing to recognize the African American experi- ence,” said Detroit artist Hubert Massey, 63. “But we still have a long way to go.” In Detroit, which is about 80% Black, students from University Prep Art & Design School dodged rain to repaint Massey’s block-long message, “Power to the People,” which was created last year on downtown Woodward Avenue. The ‘o’ in “Power” was a red fist in memory of George Floyd and other victims of excessive force by police, Massey said. People take photos as Opal Lee holds a pen and is seated where President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, in the East Room of the Continue End Page 2 White House, Thursday, June 17, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Dancer Prescylia Mae, of Houston, performs during a Opal Lee, 94, walks towards downtown during the Opal Lee in February during the Las Vegas leg dedication ceremony for the massive mural "Absolute first nationally recognized Juneteenth holiday on of her walk from her Fort Worth home to Equality" in downtown Galveston, Texas, Saturday, Saturday, June 19, 2021 In Fort Worth, Texas. Lee Washington, D.C. The months-long walk was June 19, 2021. The dedication of the mural, which makes the 2.5-mile walk to symbolize the two and a an effort to get Juneteenth named a national chronicles the history and legacy of Black people in the half years it took for slaves in Texas to realize they holiday. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Opals United States, was one of several Juneteenth celebra- had been freed. (Amanda McCoy/Star-Telegram via Walk 2 DC Team tions across the city. (Stuart Villanueva/The Galveston AP) County Daily News via AP)

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Dr. Natasha Houshmand Intersport Launches ‘The receives Southwestern MLK estate reaches pub- John Shippen’ to Identify Medical Foundation’s lishing agreement with Historical Barriers and Prestigious 2021 HO DIN HarperCollins Expand Black Award Representation in Golf

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But the result is the Renaissance Europe began folk were denied in order to including Black history, the Name______destruction of histories as far interacting with people of uphold the myth of white better equipped we are to back as the dawn of civiliza- color, the memories of the lat- supremacy as a justification defend all people against the Address______tion. ter began to be damned and for chattel slavery. After free- ravages of racial bias and City______Egyptian history has been the histories of their greatness dom came, the achievements injustice that are propped up so distorted that many erased as their assets were of Black folk were hidden, by white meritocracy, white State______Americans believe the ancient seized by white supremacists. denied or even destroyed – as supremacy and white privi- Nile Valley civilization exist- In a world order construct- in the case of the 1921 Tulsa lege. Critical Race Theory Zip______ed in Europe. Cinemas that ed with a built-in bias against race massacre – in order to simply says: Know the truth. Phone______portrayed Elizabeth Taylor as people of color, it would not distort reality and create a Speak the truth. Teach the Cleopatra and Yul Brenner as do to honor the achievements false narrative that would Truth. Check Number______Continued End Page 1 In Galveston, the birth- more than 100,000 Black landmarks including the Signature______place of the holiday, cele- voters. They were killed on World Trade Center, “We did the original,” brations included the dedi- Christmas Day 1951 — Niagara Falls and the said Olivia Jones, 15, lean- cation of a 5,000-square- their 25th wedding anniver- Albany International One year in-State $65.00 One year out-of-State $75.00 ing on a long paint roller. foot mural titled “Absolute sary — when a bomb Airport Gateway. “It’s important that we Equality.” Opal Lee, 94, exploded under their bed. A Juneteenth parade was COMMUNITY CALENDAR return and share that same who was at Biden’s side The final scene of a held in Evanston, Illinois, a energy.” when he signed the bill, movie about the couple, Chicago suburb that is Juneteenth commemo- returned to Fort Worth, “The Price For Freedom,” using tax revenue from rates June 19, 1865, when Texas, to lead a 2.5-mile was also being shot. marijuana sales to offer Union soldiers brought the walk symbolizing the 2 1/2 “They were ordinary housing grants to Black res- news of freedom to years it took for slaves in people who brought about idents for past discrimina- CVS Pharmacy enslaved Black people in Texas to find out they had extraordinary change, and tion and the lingering Galveston, Texas, two been freed.Officials in we are privileged to pay effects of slavery. Now offering months after the Bristol, Rhode Island, tribute to them here in Sacramento’s Black Confederacy had surren- unveiled a marker that Broward County,” county community has organized the COVID-19 Vaccine dered. It was about 2 1/2 describes the seaport’s role Commissioner Dale V.C. Juneteenth festivals for 20 at selected stores, years after the in the slave trade. The Holness said before the years, and this year’s fea- Emancipation Proclamation marker was placed at the event. tured a parade, talent show, appointment only. freed slaves in Southern Linden Place Museum, a Hundreds of people food fair, the reading of the states. mansion built by Gen. gathered for a free concert Emancipation Proclamation Biden on Thursday George DeWolf, who was a in New York’s Times and even a golf tournament. When you're eligible, signed a bill creating slave trader. The Rhode Square organized by The “This is the first Juneteenth National Island Slave History Broadway League, the Juneteenth where it’s being schedule your first and Independence Day. Since Medallion organization trade group for the recognized nationally and second doses of the vaccine June 19 fell on a Saturday, raises public awareness Broadway entertainment socially, by the masses and the government observed about the state’s role in industry. not just within the Black online. the holiday Friday. At least slavery. At dusk, the Empire community,” organizer Check back for updates on nine states have designated A street in Fort State Building brightened Gary Simon said. “We’ve it in law as an official paid Lauderdale, Florida, was the sky with red, black and seen an uptick in non-Black additional locations as they state holiday, all but one renamed Saturday for civil green lights to mark the day folks coming here for the become available. acting after Floyd, a Black rights activists Harry and as it turned to night. Lights last several years, and I’m man, was killed last year in Harriette Moore. Harry was were used in similar fash- Minneapolis. credited with registering ion at other New York state Continue End Page 4 June 24 - 30, 2021 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 3 Church Directory

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Him authority over the earth “I am the way, the truth, and confess with thy mouth the “A JOURNEY THROUGH THE GOSPEL OF JOHN” – a prayer that was uttered the life: no man cometh Lord Jesus, and shalt in complete compliance unto the Father, but by me.” believe in thine heart that ST. JOHN 17: 1-5 with the Father’s plan. It is Jesus Christ came to rescue God hath raised Him from THE REMARKABLE HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER OF CHRIST a marvel of this prayer that mankind from eternal the dead, thou shalt be all believers are a gift given doom, and is God’s mis- saved.” to Christ from the Father. In sionary offering to In verses 4-5, our Lord BY REV. JOHNNY CALVIN SMITH verse 3, our Lord defined mankind, for Mark 10:45 continued His prayer for eternal life as an act of says –“For even the Son of Himself, acknowledging knowing the only true God man came not to be minis- that He would glorify the This remarkable High always having the welfare 10:45). In the prayer fur- through His Son. tered unto, but to minister, Father because of His fin- Priestly Prayer of our of His own in mind rather ther, Jesus requested that the No one can know the and to give His life a ran- ished work on Calvary. blessed Saviour was uttered than being preoccupied with Father would be glorified by Father at the expense of not som for many.” Through Christ’s death and after the following events: His own interests. the Son. Ultimately, Jesus knowing the Son (St. John Yes, the God of the ages resurrection, the Father was the washing of the disciples’ This prayer begins with was glorified by the Father 8:19). Eternal life is an inti- came now through the peer- truly glorified! (St. John feet (St. John 13:1-30) and our Lord praying for through His marvelous res- mate relationship of know- less person of Christ, seek- 4:34) Our blessed Lord the tender instructions given Himself, a prayer He could urrection and ascension, for ing the true God through ing the apex of His creation, brought glory to the Father to His eleven disciples in pray because of the Father- now He is seated at the right His Son, which results ulti- man. Moreover, He came because He was obedient to view of the departure from Son unusual relationship (v. hand of His Father mately in a life of spending on a rescue mission, for death, dying on a cross of them (St. John 14-16). Prior 1). Jesus addressed this (Hebrews 1:3). Jesus’ ulti- eternity with God! It is a Luke 19:10 says – “For the shame and degradation for to the remarkable prayer for warm prayer to His Father, mate concern was that He wonderful experience to Son of man is come to seek us, in that, Philippians 2:8 His own, Jesus had warned denoting the tender relation- glorify the Father, and our know that eternal life is a and to save that which was says – “And being found in His disciples of the things ship that He had with His aim as believers should be gift offered to all; however, lost.” Salvation is definitely fashion as a man, He hum- which they would face in Father. Jesus also refer- to glorify God (I to gain eternal life, one a free gift to mankind from bled Himself, and became view of His departure to go enced that the hour had Corinthians 10:31). needs to believe in God’s God; however, mankind obedient unto death, even home with His Father. arrived, wherein He would In verse 2, Christ’s Son. You can only gain must respond to God by the death of the cross.” Now, we find our Lord offer Himself as the Paschal request included the fact eternal life through God’s faith, in that Romans 10:9 praying mostly for His own, Lamb for mankind (Mark that the Father had given blessed Son, for Jesus said: says – “That if thou shalt May God Bless!

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Intersport Launches ‘The John MLK estate reaches Shippen’ to Identify Historical publishing agreement with HarperCollins Barriers and Expand Black Representation in Golf By HILLEL ITALIE

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The men’s division will These statistics do not be individual stroke play, reflect a lack of talented and the winner will receive Black golfers, but rather, an exemption into the PGA they reflect limited access TOUR’s Rocket Mortgage and resources. Classic (July 1- 4). Historical barriers for To ensure that any financial Black golfers include: barriers are removed, THE affordable and consistent JOHN SHIPPEN will cover access to championship all travel costs (airfare and courses; quality golf equip- hotel) for participating ment; top-rated swing players. coaches; sponsorship; and FILE - In this 1960 file photo, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks John Shippen became the first African-American to play in a “THE JOHN SHIPPEN access to capital for hous- U.S. Open in 1896, and would compete in the championship in Atlanta. The estate of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has aims to address barriers that ing and travel. reached an agreement with HarperCollins Publishers for rights to six times. (USGA Archives) have prevented talented THE JOHN SHIPPEN his archive. HarperCollins released King's first book more than 60 Black golfers and aspiring will be held during the years ago. The King Estate had been publishing books since 2009 Intersport, in collabora- named after John Shippen, business professionals from week leading up to the with the Beacon Press. (AP Photo, File) tion with Rocket Mortgage, Jr., who was the first realizing their dreams of Rocket Mortgage Classic, Trion Solutions, Dow, The American-born golf profes- playing professional golf or the first PGA TOUR event NEW YORK (AP) — We look forward to utilizing Children’s Foundation and sional and also the coun- working in the golf indus- ever held within the city of The estate of the Rev. HarperCollins’ global foot- Sommer Woods (co- try’s first Black golf profes- try,” said Rocket Mortgage Detroit. Martin Luther King Jr. has print to continue the perpet- founder of Woods and sional. CEO Jay Farner. The Rocket Mortgage reached an international uation of Dr. King’s won- Watts Effect), announced Shippen was bestowed “Rocket Mortgage is proud Classic was the most agreement with derful legacy through new the launch of a new nation- PGA of America member- to support this event.” awarded event during the HarperCollins Publishers, creative literary projects.” al golf event: ‘THE JOHN ship posthumously in 2009. Intersport, in conjunction 2018-19 PGA TOUR sea- which released his first The King estate had been SHIPPEN’ to identify his- THE JOHN SHIPPEN with Woods, collaborated to son, being recognized for book more than 60 years publishing since 2009 with torical barriers and expand will invite the nation’s top design THE JOHN SHIP- three awards, including the ago, for rights to his Beacon Press, including the Black representation in the amateur and professional PEN as a vehicle to provide first “Fair Way Award” for archive. late civil rights leader’s first sport of golf. Black golfers to provide a opportunities that can fun- its diversity and inclusion “The King Estate is work, “Stride Toward The event will be held at platform for heightened damentally increase diversi- initiatives. pleased to return the pub- Freedom.” That account of Detroit Golf Club from opportunities and recogni- ty in golf on a national John Shippen, Jr. first lishing rights to Dr. King’s the 1955-’56 Montgomery, June 27 to June 28, with a tion within the sport. scale. worked in golf as a caddie literary archive to his origi- Alabama, bus boycott one-hour TV special about The women’s division will The sport of golf is an at Shinnecock Hills Golf nal publisher,” the manager helped bring him national THE JOHN SHIPPEN air- compete in a two-player $84 billion industry with Club in Southampton, New of King’s estate, Eric prominence. “Stride ing on CBS leading into team format, with the win- more than two million golf- York, and after playing in Tidwell, said in a statement Toward Freedom” was first final-round coverage of the ning duo earning an related jobs. However, less his first of six U.S. Opens Tuesday. “Dr. King’s released in 1958 by what Rocket Mortgage Classic exemption into the LPGA’s than one percent of PGA of in 1896, was hired as the prophetic message of peace, was then Harper & on Sunday, July 4. Dow Great Lakes Bay America club professionals golf professional at the hope, love and equality con- Brothers. Beacon also The event, designed to Invitational (July 14–17), are Black, and only four Maidstone Club in East tinue to impact the world released editions of King’s showcase Black collegiate which is also played as a current PGA TOUR players Hampton, New York later today. That message is speeches and sermons, and professional golfers, is team event. are Black. that year. needed now more than ever. among other books.

plan for government-provid- ed health care backed by pro- gressives that goes beyond GOP needs new health care what Biden and many in the party have proposed. Congress should “not dou- target; ‘Obamacare’ ble down on a failed health care law or, worse, move towards a one-size-fits-all, survives again socialist system that takes away choice entirely,” the By ALAN FRAM Republicans said. The GOP should focus on health issues people care WASHINGTON (AP) — have been atop dozens of ering care to what the gov- FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2020 file photo, the Supreme Court is seen in about, like personalized care The Supreme Court’s latest failed Republican repeal ernment says is more than 30 Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) and promoting medical inno- rejection of a Republican attempts in Congress. Most million people. vation, not repealing the effort to dismantle spectacularly, Sen. John “The Affordable Care Act shifting health care focus, in health care in the GOP. health care law, said David “Obamacare” signals anew McCain, R-Ariz., flashed a remains the law of the land,” interviews and written state- Polling shows the risks in Winston, a pollster and polit- that the GOP must look thumbs-down that doomed President Joe Biden said, ments Thursday, more than a trying to demolish Obama’s ical adviser to congressional beyond repealing the law if it Trump’s drive to erase the using the statute’s more for- dozen Republican lawmak- law. A Kaiser poll showed GOP leaders. wants to hone the nation’s law in 2017. mal name, after the court ers called for controlling Americans about evenly “Republicans need to lay health care problems into a Along with the public’s ruled that Texas and other medical costs and other divided on the law in out a clear direction of where winning political issue. gradual but decisive accept- GOP-led states had no right changes, but none suggested December 2016, just after the health care system should Thursday’s 7-2 ruling was ance of the statute, the court to bring their lawsuit to fed- another run at repeal. Trump was elected on a go,” Winston said. “Don’t the third time the court has rulings and legislative eral court. Congressional Republicans pledge to kill it. By February look backward, look for- rebuffed major GOP chal- defeats underscore that the “It’s not as sacred or pop- hadn’t even filed a legal brief 2020, 54% had a favorable ward.” lenges to former President law, passed in 2010 despite ular as Medicare or supporting the latest view while 39% disap- Most people have gained Barack Obama’s prized overwhelming GOP opposi- Medicaid, but it’s here to Supreme Court challenge. proved. coverage from either health care overhaul. tion, is probably safe. And it stay,” said Drew Altman, “Just practically speaking, House Minority Leader Obama’s expansion of the Stingingly for Republicans, spotlights a remarkable pro- president of the nonpartisan you need 60 votes in a Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., government-funded the decision emerged from a gression of the measure from Kaiser Family Foundation. Republican Senate, a and other top Republicans Medicaid program for lower- bench dominated 6-3 by con- a political liability that cost “And it’s moved from an ide- Republican president, right? issued a statement illustrat- income people or from pri- servative-leaning justices, Democrats House control ological whipping boy to a And we’ve tried that and ing one line of attack the vate health plans, for which including three appointed by just months after enactment set of popular benefits that were unable to accomplish party is preparing — trying federal subsidies help offset President Donald Trump. to a widely accepted bedrock the public values.” it,” said Sen. Bill Cassidy, R- to handcuff all Democrats to Those high court setbacks of the medical system, deliv- Highlighting the GOP’s La., a leading voice on “Medicare for All,” a costly Continue GOP Page 6 June 24 - 30, 2021 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 6

Dr. Natasha Houshmand receives Tribute to Black Cinema Series: Southwestern Medical Foundation’s Cabin in The Sky Revue Prestigious 2021 HO DIN Award

Foundation's highest honor for a graduating UT Southwestern medical student presented by previous recipient, Dr. Beth Kassanoff-Piper

DALLAS – June 18, 2021 -- Dr. Natasha Houshmand was presented the Ho Din Award at the UT Southwestern Medical School Commencement Ceremonies on May 8. While at UT Southwestern, Dr. Houshmand was President of the UT Southwestern Chapter of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Vice President of the Trauma The South Dallas Concert Choir presents a revue of the 1943 film, Cabin in the Sky, Surgery Society, and Dr. Natasha Houshmand, recipient of Southwestern Medical Foundation’s 2021 Ho Din Award which is based on the 1940 Broadway musical of the same name. Cabin in the Sky helped organize a was one of only six films produced by a major studio during the "Race Film" era Domestic Violence (1915 - 1955) to feature an all-black cast. Awareness Week initiative unique personal qualities well-deserving of this for the American Medical embodied in all great physi- honor. It will be a pleasure Before production began, the producers and directors, sought input from black leaders. Women’s Association. Dr. cians – medical wisdom to watch her growth as a The script was submitted before production to the NAACP. The film's writer said he Houshmand excelled as an and human understanding. physician and her leader- received a letter congratulating them on the treatment of this black fable, which avoid- undergraduate at the The award represents the ship and impact more ed cliches and racial stereotypes. University of Texas at ideals and aspirations on broadly as her career Dallas, graduating with a which the school was built advances.” In 2020, the film was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the degree in biology. and continues to be the Dr. Houshmand has had Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". Southwestern Medical highest honor bestowed on an excellent academic Foundation Board of a UT Southwestern medical record since arriving at UT We are honored once again to be joined by the angelic voices of the Billie Kerl Trustees were pleased to student today. Southwestern, achieving a Roberts Youth Chorale from the Dallas Metroplex Musicians’ Association as our spe- award the 2021 Ho Din to a “It has been a delight to perfect 4.0 GPA. She also cial performing guests. student distinguished in her meet this year’s Ho Din has been co-leader of UT academic and service Award winner,” said Southwestern’s Alpha Please join us Wednesday, June 30, at 7:00 PM for "Tribute to Black Cinema career. Kathleen M. Gibson, Omega Alpha Honor Series: Cabin in The Sky Revue," streaming at SouthDallasConcertChoir.org.. In 1943, the Ho Din President and CEO of Society Gamma Chapter Award was instituted by Southwestern Medical and organized a committee There is no charge for the concert, but Southwestern Medical Foundation. “Dr. to help medical students in donations are appreciated (visit SouthDallasConcertChoir.org/Donate). Foundation to recognize Houshmand is an excep- preparation for standard- those who exemplify the tional role model and is ized examinations. Grammy Award Winner Stephanie Mills Releases New Music Decrying Racial Injustice, Police Violence

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