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A Data News Weekly Exclusive Who Will Be the Next District Attorney of New Orleans?

Keva Landrum Jason Williams Data News Weekly Speaks with the Candidates

Page 2 Newsmaker National News Community Organizations Sydney Barber, Encourage Giving along with Makes US Naval Spending, During Holidays Academy History Page 6 Page 7 Page 2 November 28 - December 4, 2020 Cover Story www.ladatanews.com Who Will Be the Next District Attorney of New Orleans? Data News Weekly Speaks with the Candidates

Edwin Buggage Editor-in-Chief

The voters in the City of New Orleans are al- ready early voting for the Dec . 5th run-off election where several races and millage proposals are on the ballot . While all are important; the race that all are talking about is the contest for District Attorney between Keva Landrum and Jason Williams . Data News Weekly caught up with both of the candidates to talk about their campaigns .

Both Keva Landrum and Jason Williams are making their cases to the people of New Orleans to become the DA. They have both garnered much support for this coveted post. Ultimately, it will be up to the voters to decide on Dec. 5th who will become the next District Attorney

What is it that makes you the better choice for the people of New Orleans to represent them as the District Attorney?

Jason Williams Keva Landrum I have served the people of New Or- families safer . My opponent is prom- Starting at a very young age, I as- as a former prosecutor including as leans as their City Council President ising more “tough on crime” which pired to become a community leader . In Supervisor of the Sex Crimes Division who chairs Criminal Justice Reform, means that our communities will be my legal career, I served as an Assistant coupled with having served as a Judge a Judge, and respected defense attor- targeted, our young people won’t get District Attorney and rose through the in Criminal District Court has provided ney for over 20 years . In all of these the same treatment as others with ranks to become interim DA in 2007, and me with the right balance, knowledge roles, the people have seen me fight for means, and the DA’s office will focus also served as Chief Judge of Criminal and skill set needed to lead this office . them and to make our city fairer and on non- violent petty offenses that set District Court . I gained a unique perspec- If I were allowed only one word to equitable . They have seen me fight for traps for people versus focusing on tive as to what leadership qualities this explain why I am the better candidate those less fortunate . And the people of the crimes that the people want to see office needs . I believe that I am the only for District Attorney of New Orleans, I New Orleans know that I will bring that an end to . The people of New Orleans candidate in this race with the experience would choose the word “experience .” same spirit to transform the Criminal know me and know that I will priori- needed to deliver on meaningful Crimi- I have experience as an Assistant Dis- Legal System to increase safety and tize violent crime, get illegal guns off nal Justice Reform while prosecuting trict Attorney trying violent crimes justice for everyone . the street, get the right perpetrators violent criminals, both of which I have a of rape, murder, sexual and physical Our people have seen the results causing harm, and increase support proven track record of doing successfully abuse of children, armed robberies, of the plans and record of my op- to people who have mental or drug throughout my career . carjackings, and more . As the acting ponent . It has denied justice for too challenges versus funneling them As a former District Attorney and District Attorney of New Orleans, I many in our community, especially into the jail and increasing the mass Chief Judge of Criminal District Court, led the Office through chaotic times Black men, and has not made our incarceration injustice in our city . I understand the importance of pros- and stabilized it . As an elected Judge at ecuting violent criminals and pursuing Criminal Court in New Orleans, and as justice for victims and their families . I the Chief Judge, I saw every day for 11 have also seen the toll an unfair system years the good, the bad, and the ugly in can take on our community . Serving the system .

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Cover Story, Continued from page 2. There’s been historic racism in the Criminal Justice System that’s adversely affected African Americans. Today many are demanding reforms in the Criminal Justice System. What are your thoughts on Criminal Justice Reform and if elected what is it that you see is the most pressing issue facing the DA Office?

Keva Landrum Jason Williams Jason Williams speaking with residents about his campaign with a message of Criminal Justice reform and running a more efficient and I will review every area and division of the of- I have said for years that the Criminal Legal transparent District Attorney’s Office. fice to identify policies, procedures, conduct, or System is racist and sexist . It was designed to attitudes that condone, allow, or cause racism . marginalize and oppress . Today, the system is I will examine charging practices, sentencing not broken . It is operating just as it was designed There is a perception problem with the DA’s recommendations, diversion recommendations, to operate . Because it was designed by men, it Office left by the former DA. What will you do bail recommendations, plea offers; in short . I can be redesigned to deliver justice and safety . will examine every part of the office for possible But make no mistake about it . to make the public confident that the office racial inequity or bias . When found, these will I am the only candidate in this race that the will operate with integrity and transparency be eliminated . Corrective policies will be pro- people of New Orleans has seen leading Crimi- mulgated, and training will ensue, designed to nal Justice Reform for years . I did not just start to produce better results for the people of prevent any recurrences . Even absent specific using the terms . The people have seen me write New Orleans? racist findings, anti-racist and anti-bias training the legislation to decriminalize marijuana be- will be provided to all staff . I will work with law cause the oppressive laws have led to the mass Keva Landrum Jason Williams enforcement to correct and prevent racist behav- incarceration of too many poor people in our ior in their ranks and will offer to sponsor and community and has eroded our families . The D .A .’s office is suffering from As City Council President and participate in joint trainings for D .A .’s and police . The people saw me work to reform the Money a serious decline in public confidence . Criminal Justice Committee Chair, I I will investigate thoroughly and fairly any crimi- Bail System and help reduce the number of peo- Public confidence cannot be restored developed public dashboards to in- nal charges against law enforcement personnel . ple in jail just because they don’t have money to by paper plans and promises . As Dis- crease information sharing and trans- In my opinion, the most pressing problem for pay for bail . And the people of New Orleans saw trict Attorney, I plan to earn the respect parency with the public . I will do the the office is the lack of confidence and support me stand up to Cannizzaro when he was issuing and support of the citizens of New Or- exact same thing as DA so that the for the office in the New Orleans community fake subpoenas and jailing victims . leans by working all day, every day public has the information needed to at large . As District Attorney, it will be my im- The most pressing issue with the DA’s Of- to implement the plans, policies, and hold me accountable . I also developed mediate task to begin the work to improve and fice is changing the culture and mindset that is reforms I have stated in the answers the Jerome Smith Criminal Justice reform, the behavior, attitude, and policies that focused on locking up everyone irrespective of to these questions . Through trans- Citizen Advisory Council to allow citi- have caused this lack of confidence . This lack innocence and failing to hold people account- parency, through integrity, through a zens to help set priorities in criminal of confidence causes a host of problems, among able without putting the legal system stamp on commitment to justice and anti-racism justice and law enforcement budget them poor morale and high turnover of attor- them . I have a record of standing up, speaking in every area of the District Attorney’s priorities . As District Attorney, I will neys . out, and delivering change . As our next Dis- office, the office can become highly establish a Citizen Advisory Board of In addition to my vision and platform outlined trict Attorney, I will make New Orleans proud effective in promoting the safety of Advocates and victims to help ensure above, I believe that real Criminal Justice Reform by what we’re able to achieve together to in- citizens . This is a big, important job we are hearing of the needs, respon- begins with a commitment to reform our bail sys- crease safety and justice . and I am ready to take it on . sive, and rebuild trust . tem . As the former Chief Judge, I was instrumen- tal in spearheading the current Pretrial Services Program at Criminal District Court . As District Is there anything else that you would like to tell the voters as they head Attorney, I will ensure people don’t remain in to the polls regarding you candidacy? jail simply because they can’t afford to pay . My Administration will begin with the premise that people are innocent until proven guilty and the Keva Landrum Jason Williams purpose of bail is to ensure individuals return for Please visit Kevalandrum .com to learn more about I was born in New Orleans and love this city with future court appearances . We will also evaluate my candidacy! everything that I have . I am raising three kids in this individuals charged with violent crimes using a city and I want to be District Attorney so that my kids pre-trial risk assessment tool to determine public and yours can be safe and grow up to be prosperous, safety risks and protect victims and witnesses of productive, and add to our amazing culture . This is a violent crime and domestic violence . defining moment for us . This vote for DA is a once-in- As District Attorney my goal is to reduce pre- a-generation opportunity to transform a racist and sex- trial incarceration by offering rehabilitation to ist Criminal Legal System that is oppressive and that non-violent offenders . My Administration will has not made us safer . I encourage the people of New seek to link individuals with the services they Orleans to not give in to the fear that my opponent and need . We will expand diversion for those with a her supporters want you to have . You can have both history of drug abuse and addiction with treat- safety and justice . Don’t let anyone scare you into be- ment, mental health care, and job training . lieving that the only way to have safety is by continuing I agree to work to reduce all racial disparities to throw our brothers, sisters, and young people into and overcriminalization . Regarding the elimina- jail for petty offenses while failing to provide people tion of unaffordable fines and fees, we will seek with mental illness and drug addiction the real help to consider alternatives, but much of that is de- they need . We can vote for a change agent and increase termined by statutory mandates and judicial dis- Keva Landrum is touting her experience as a former safety and justice . I sincerely hope I can earn your vote . interim District Attorney and Chief Judge of Criminal cretion . With respect to alternatives to incarcera- District Court as reasons why the voters should elect tion for misdemeanors, we agree that it would her as the next District Attorney. be appropriate with all nonviolent offenses while protecting the victims of domestic violence . Data News Weekly Encourages All to Get Out and Vote! Page 4 November 28 - December 4, 2020 Data Zone www.ladatanews.com A Historic Walk Through History with an Eye on the Future

Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. Superintendent, NOLA Public Schools

This past Saturday marked the 60th Anniversary of the Desegrega- tion of New Orleans Public Schools - an historic event not just for New Or- leanians, but for the entire nation . On Nov . 14, 1960 Ruby Bridges, Leona Tate, Tessie Prevost, and Gail Etienne became the first African American students to be integrated into what had previously been all-White public schools in New Orleans . Together, these brave young wom- en changed history and took an im- portant step on the long road towards equity and racial justice . Last Friday, it was my honor to join students from Akili Academy as they took part in the “Ruby Walk” - following the path 6-year-old Ruby Bridges took to her first day of school in 1960 . Together, Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr., Superintendent, NOLA Public Schools recently joined students from Akili Academy as they took part in the “Ruby Walk” - following the path 6-year-old Ruby Bridges took to her first day of school in 1960. we walked through the school’s halls, Together, we walked through the school’s halls, toured Ms. Bridges’ original classroom and ended the walk by the toured Ms . Bridges’ original class- Ruby Bridges Statue in the school’s courtyard. room and ended the walk by the Ruby Bridges Statue in the school’s court- yard . While we walked in honor of the bravery of these four young women, we did so with the recognition that the best way to truly honor their lega- cies is to build on the foundation that they started 60 years ago . The Or- leans Parish School Board (OPSB) and NOLA-PS are continuously striv- ing to ensure equity and racial justice remain a priority and a hallmark of the NOLA school community . That’s why, this past summer, the OPSB passed a resolution to advance a racial equity caption audit on all policies in the District with the goal of ensuring that inherent or systematic racism does not affect outcomes and experiences for NOLA- PS students and their families . While this is an important step forward, we know there is still so much work that needs to be done for us to best serve our students, staff, and community . The examples we set and lessons we teach our students today will help shape the type of grown adults they become tomorrow . We remain dedi- cated to following in the footsteps of we have to be thankful for . For me, I’m demic - one that requires us to keep our leanians, I urge everyone to please limit Leona Tate, Tessie Prevost, Gail Eti- thankful for my family, the thousands of guard up and continue to adhere to safety your contact with people outside of your enne, and Ruby Bridges so that future incredible students, teachers, and fami- measures to slow the spread of COV- immediate family during the holidays . generations understand that equity is lies that make up our school community, ID-19 . While our metrics remain strong Let’s all mask up, stay socially distanced, a fundamental right . and the strength of our community in the and schools will remain open at this time, and wash our hands . There are 45,000 As we head towards the Thanks- toughest of times . COVID-19 cases are on the rise again . students depending on it . giving Holiday, we should all take At the same time, we must all remem- We know it’s not easy, but for the safety Together, we can do this . time to reflect on the many things ber that we are still in the midst of a Pan- of our school community and all New Or-

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Taysom Hill Is the Real Deal

Fleur De Lis Data News Weekly Columnist

What’s up people? This ya boy Fleur De Lis, giving it to you with all things 5-0- 4 . What is everybody talking about this week…Taysom Hill is the Real Deal . This week in his debut as a starter Tay- som Hill showed he had what it takes to be the heir to the throne of number 9 once he hangs up his cleats and go down as one of the greatest of all time . Taysom Hill, over his short stint in the league is the Black and Gold version of the Swiss Army knife, showing that he can do it all and why he is the second highest paid back-up QB in the NFL, earning 10 .5 million dollars a year . (Get ya money bruh)!!! This past week as he played quarterback, he was able to score two running touch- downs as well as pass for 233 yards as the Black and Gold beat the stuffing out of the Dirty Birds (Atlanta Falcons) 24-9 . In what was a route, the defense also got it done sacking Atlanta QB Matt Ryan 8 times and keeping their high-powered offense out Taysom Hill, showing he has what it takes to win, as he in his debut game as the starting QB leding the Saints of the end zone for the entire game . to a 24-9 win over their bitter rivals the Atlanta Falcons. The Saints improve their record to 8-2 and on top of the NFC South . With more folks in the Dome cheering them on the Who Dat Nation watched as the Saints “Did Dat .” With Drew Brees out for several weeks Hill, showed he can make it happen, putting points on the scoreboard and doing whatever it takes to win . While we know one week does not dic- tate what his success will be long term, but Taysom is in the mode of many of the new stars in the NFL at the QB position; where sitting in the pocket is the thing of a by- gone era . So, it seems the Black and Gold can with Taysom Hill as the starting QB be competitive in years to come . Of course, we are waiting for number 9 to come back and light up the scoreboard and get us to this year’s Super Bowl . But in the meantime, I can’t lie, I and many of the people I’ve spoken to like Taysom Hill and his style of play…He knows how to get it done . True All-Madden Team Material . Well, I know many feel good as we beat the up on our rivals the Dirty Birds, but as we get ready for Thanksgiving; I ask all of our people to remain safe and give thanks for all that is good in your life . Take care and until next time…This is Fleur De Lis saying take care of yourselves and all those you love not just during the holiday season, but every day “Baaaby .”

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Community Organizations Encourage Giving along with Spending, During Holidays

Kira Mercado and community organizations . Additionally, as a result of the Data News Weekly “People spend money on Black Pandemic, the Ronald McDonald Contributor Friday and Cyber Monday like run- House has a shortage on the num- ning water . So, we’re going to do ber of families they could house in Giving Tuesday 2020 has new a campaign to raise money on the the “Comforts of Home” Program meaning for charitable organiza- following Tuesday,” said Kimberly dedicated to bringing a “homey” tions working to sustain their com- Woodard, the Director of Develop- environment to the hospital . The munity efforts during the Pandem- ment at Ronald McDonald House foundation has created comfort ic . The day is designated for global Charities of South Louisiana . bags filled with gift cards, blankets, generosity calling for kindness The Ronald McDonald House books, toiletries, and other selected and unity, and is a day set aside Charities of South Louisiana has items and deliver it to the hospital for people nationwide to donate to supported families of severely ill or for social workers to distribute . nonprofit organizations . This na- The Ronald McDonald House injured children while they receive In 2019, there were a total of 480 tionwide act of charitable service Charities of South Louisiana has their critical treatment . Due to COV- families from 42 different Louisi- supported families of severely ID-19, volunteers are unable to cook ana parishes, 13 other states, and will take place this year on Dec . 1, ill or injured children while they 2020 . Giving Tuesday was created receive their critical treatment. in the house kitchen due to safety four foreign countries that stayed in 2012 in New York City in the In 2019, there were a total of protocols . During Giving Tuesday, at the Ronald McDonald House in Bethel Center for Innovation and 480 families from 42 different the organization will encourage resi- New Orleans . The average stay was Louisiana parishes, 13 other Kimberly Woodard, Director Social Impact . Since then, Giving states, and four foreign countries of Development at Ronald dents to contribute to the Meals from seven nights at a cost equivalent to Tuesdays has grown with over 200 that stayed at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Heart Program . The organiza- $750,000 in hotel stays . The com- South Louisiana. leaders who have launched commu- McDonald House in New Orleans. tion welcomes individuals or groups munity can support charitable work nity campaigns across the U .S . and ated over $2 billion dollars in dona- holidays on gifts and other items for that can sponsor meals for families over the holidays by donating to a national movements in more than tions in the U .S . With Americans their loved ones, non-profits aim to during their stay in the city for long- wide range of organizations sup- 60 countries . spending millions of dollars over encourage citizens to also support term medical care for their children, porting families at 225gives .org, Giving Tuesday in 2019 gener- the Thanksgiving and Christmas the work of their local non-profits Woodard said . Woodard said . Commentary From Desire to Purpose...A Dreamer’s Journey Embrace Change & Activate your Willpower enslaved that gathered on Sundays build this country into what it is to- in Congo Square, we call to them day . We were born with all we need with every beat of the drum and to succeed, but it must be done to- each step and strut up the street; as gether; not “Alone Together .” if to say “Come carry our beloved No one person’s issues are theirs home and into the loving arms of alone . Everyone is struggling with Our Creator .” Call it voodoo, some something . We must not allow say hoodoo, but we knew we had to fear, shame, or stigma to prevent Renée Dugué pull through, and we still do! Even us from seeking the help we need . Co-Founder and Executive though COVID-19 has stripped our Reach out, talk to someone, be hon- Director of Reborn and Rising freedoms to carry out this cultural est, and PRAY . How do you think tradition, we must be as resource- you made it this far? For me . . I How excited were we for this ful and resilient as our forefathers know it’s because I had a pray- year?!?! Clarity of purpose, focus, when, similarly out of fear and for ing grandmother that had a pray- and perfect vision are what we safety (of White inhabitants) in the ing grandmother, that taught my all envisioned 2020 would bring . early 1800s, they too, were forbid- grandbabies’ great-grandmother to Never did any of us imagine the den to gather . Just like them, we pray and believe! We must rely on tremendous change, loss, and can and WILL get through this . We “When a T-shirt just won’t do,” said Renée Dugué of her new tattoos, our faith as we purpose every day to pain we would suffer through . Al- must learn to embrace the change . honoring friend and sponsor, William Poole Jr., founder of Addiction walk our paths . Our Creator woke Matters 412, who lost his battle to heroin addiction on 9/27/20. She though, from The N .O ., we’re no Change is truly the only constant . now has a visual reminder to embrace change and to activate her you and me up today, on purpose, strangers to losing loved ones . No Directly and indirectly, we all are WILLPOWER every day as she walks on her journey from desire to to fulfill our purpose . Together we other place in the country grieves experiencing so much loss . Our purpose. Left to fulfill his legacy is his Queen Darlene McGruder Poole are stronger . Let’s join to heal each and their children, who vow that their pain WILL not be in vain. the loss of life like we do . So accus- families, our finances, and our free- other, and choose to live, prioritiz- tomed to it that we still carry on the doms are being affected and we are ing peace, love, and light every step centuries-old quintessential New all hurting . Each of us is in some media, drinking, gambling, pro- that although this current state of of our journey . Orleans art form, brought over by way scrambling, trying to cope with miscuity, and pornography) have affairs is new, our fight to survive, If you are in need of non-emer- our West African ancestors . Our the current uncertainty . Forced evolved into addictions . For others, with all the odds stacked against us, gency emotional support or are a Second Line Jazz Funerals are a to shelter in place, many of us are the battle to maintain their sobri- is not . It was our people that made local provider with resources to true celebration of life and loss . A isolated as we struggle to maintain, ety and stay clean has been over- it through The Middle Passage, support your community, TEXT parade of pride and joy, we dance and are resorting to unhealthy, whelming . Even those tasked with forced naked and bare feet onto this Renée Dugué of Reborn & Rising and enjoy the time spent with our self-destructive coping strategies . being strong for others have fallen city’s very land, and into the mouth @832-683-8165 . Together we are loves before we usher them into the For many, some “bad habits” (over- victim, leaving their families broken of the Mississippi River to gather stronger . RebornAndRising .org afterlife . Drawing strength from the eating, TV binge-watching, social and in more pain . We must realize with the indigenous Americans to www.ladatanews.com National News November 28 - December 4, 2020 Page 7 DATA CLASSIFIED African American Woman, Call 504-821-7421 to place your classified ad. Midshipman 1st Class Sydney Barber, Makes US Naval Academy History Job Opportunity Freelance Stacy M. Brown Black Female Network Breakfast Writers NNPA Newswire Senior to bridge the generational gap be- Wanted National Correspondent tween current black midshipmen and alumni . Data News Weekly, “The Midshipman 1st Class Sydney Barber is recently credited with People’s Paper, is looking for freelence writers to Barber, a mechanical engineer- mobilizing a team of more than 180 join our team print and ing major from Illinois, has been midshipmen, faculty, and alumni to digital team. We want named Brigade Commander for the develop the Midshipman Diversity to hear from you if you spring semester at the U .S . Naval Team to promote greater diversity, are a working journalist, or an aspiring journalist Academy in Annapolis, Maryland . inclusivity, and equity within the who has 2 years or more Barber, a track star with a stated Brigade . of newspaper or PR desire to work as a Marine Corps “Sydney stands out amongst her writing experience. We ground officer, becomes the first peers, for not only her exemplary need writers who can Black woman to lead the Naval record but for her clear vision of cover New Orleans news stories, ranging from Academy’s student body . how she intends to make the world local high school sports, The brigade commander heads a better place and her accompany- community events, City the Academy’s day-to-day activi- ing bias for action,” said Lt . Com- Hall and entertainment. ties and trains the class of approxi- mander Darby Yeager, a member of Experience in print is necessary, experience in mately 4,500 midshipmen . Barber the U .S . Navy Academy’s Truman digital and social media becomes the 16th woman to serve Scholarship Selection Committee . are encouraged. in that role . “We were incredibly proud to “Earning the title of brigade com- have Sydney represent the Naval Compensation is mander speaks volumes, but the Academy in her Truman Scholar- competitive and great title itself is not nearly as significant ship interview this year,” Yeager story ideas will be as the opportunity it brings to lead added . appreciated. a team in doing something I believe Janie Mines, who became the will be truly special,” Barber said in first Black woman to graduate from If you are interested, a news release . “I am humbled to Midshipman 1st Class Sydney Barber,becomes the first Black woman the Naval Academy in 1980, ex- please email your resume to lead the Naval Academy’s student body. and 3 writing samples to: play a small role in this momentous pressed her excitement for Barber terrybjones@bellsouth. season of American history .” on Twitter . net and datanewseditor@ As a walk-on sprinter and hurdler Navy Fellowship of Christian Ath- regiment executive officer . “This bought me to tears . This bellsouth.net. of the Navy Women’s Varsity Track letes Club, secretary for the Nation- She also initiated a STEM out- young woman, Midshipman Syd- and Field team, Barber has lettered al Society of Black Engineers, and reach program that leverages men- ney Barber, will be the first Black all three years of competing and is a USNA Gospel Choir and Midship- toring, literature, and service les- Female Brigade Commander at the We can’t wait to an Academy record holder for the man Black Studies Club member . sons to serve middle school-aged U .S . Naval Academy . 40 years later . hear from you! outdoor 4x400m relay, according to Barber served as the 13th com- girls of color . Thank you, Sydney! Love you!” her biography . pany’s executive officer and cur- Barber led a team to organize Mines tweeted . She is the co-president of the rently serves as the Brigade’s 1st the inaugural U .S . Naval Academy

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