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By Stacy M. Brown, Veterans Affairs with a wants Philadelphia offi‐ NNPA Newswire salaried director, cials to formally establish Correspondent Merretazon’s suit claims. a Veterans Office. @StacyBrownMedia A court is expected to While there’s a “They are not in compli‐ hear soon more argu‐ Veterans Commission, an ance with the law,” stated ments in a case Office of Veterans Affairs Merretazon, whose story Merretazon has brought could have reached more of the Viet Nam War was against the city. local returning soldiers highlighted in the 1984 and helped them receive book, “Bloods: Black more substantial benefits. Veterans of the Vietnam Philadelphia officials War, An Oral History,” by have failed to follow a Wallace Terry. 1955 provision in the city Merretazon, who charter that created a founded the Pointman budget for an Office of Soldiers Heart Ministry, Continues on Page 2 Texas appeals court blocks inmate Rodney Reed’s execution

By JUAN A. LOZANO HOUSTON (AP) — Texas’ top criminal appeals court on Friday halted the sched‐ uled execution of inmate Rodney Reed, whose conviction is being questioned by new evidence that his supporters say raises serious doubt about his guilt.

The stay of execution by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals came just hours after the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles had recommended delaying the lethal injec‐ tion.

The 51‐year‐old Reed had been set for lethal injection Wednesday evening for the 1996 killing of 19‐year‐old Stacey Stites. Prosecutors say Reed raped and strangled Stites as she made her way to work at a supermarket in Bastrop, a rural community about 30 miles (50 kilometers) southeast of Austin.

Reed’s efforts to stop his execution have received support from such celebrities as Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian and Oprah Winfrey. Lawmakers from both parties, includ‐ ing Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz, have also asked that officials take a closer look at the evidence in the case.

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VETERANS OF Cadet I Lieutenant Commander Elzie Barnett II is the Executive Officer (XO) for the Wilmer‐Hutchins FOREIGN WARS High School, Navy Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Eagle Battalion. He is a Senior, ranked Remember Pearl Harbor in the top ten percent of his high schools graduating class. He is a member of the school choir, and an and Dorie Miller outstanding member of the schools 2018‐2019 undefeated District Champion football team.

Cadet/ Lieutenant Commander Barnett accomplishments thus far include the following:

‐ Member of the National Honor Society ‐ Honor Roll Student ‐ Straight A's throughout his Sophomore and Junior years ‐ Three Time All‐Dallas Area Defensive Back ‐ Three “‘Star Rated Defensive Back ‐ Member of the Soccer team ‐ Member of the Track team ‐ Member of the Wrestling team ‐ Recipient of numerous military Academy scholarship offers ‐ Currently holds a 3.82 grade point average

Cadet/Lieutenant Commander Barnett enjoys athletics, fishing, and music of all genres. His goals are to play college football for the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff. He also plans to pursue a degree in Kinesiology. After college, Elzie plans to either play professional football for the Houston Texans or Elzie Barnett II become a high school football coach, like his father Elzie Sr. Recognizing #BLACK EXCELLENCE for 71 years November 21 - 27, 2019 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 2 EDITORIAL PAGE

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Continued from Page 1 that’s led to the current “It’s been years, if not Philadelphia, in particular, Editorial Board: Vice Chairman ‐ Mrs. Shirley Gray; Consultant court case. ever, that Philly hasn’t met City Council President The book was later the any of its obligations to vet‐ Darrell Clarke, has messed inspiration for the 1995 erans,” Merretazon stated. up the money for veterans, motion picture, “Dead “Philadelphia needs to “My anger is based on the and that’s why we are Presidents,” which review‐ acknowledge that racism in fact that we have had to where we are.” ers called the most power‐ the military is a PTSD fight two wars. One was in It’s Time to Renew ful depiction of Black veter‐ injury,” Merretazon said. the field of battle in Re-Subscribe to The Dallas Post Tribune ans in the history of Vietnam. 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Still, VA officials Merretazon said his court addiction, and a host of noted that the overall find‐ battle had progressed well. “The veterans who come City______psychological challenges. ing seems to be that most An appeals panel earlier home to Philly have nobody ethnic minority veteran indicated that the only saying what to do, and State______groups have a higher rate of thing keeping him from pre‐ “As Black veterans, we through our ministry, we’ve PTSD than White veterans. vailing was that he lived Zip______not only face post‐traumat‐ been able to provide direc‐ outside of the city. ic stress syndrome (PTSD), tion on direct services,” Phone______but we have racially According to the VA, Merretazon said. “It’s well‐ induced PTSD as well some of this may be due to “I live in a neighboring known that many are hurt‐ Check Number______because there’s so much psychological conflicts county, but I do my work in ing. There are significant racism in the military,” related to identification the city of Philadelphia,” guaranteed benefits for the Signature______Merretazon said. with the Vietnamese. Merretazon stated. “But, veterans and their families, Another factor may be it’s clear that Philadelphia is but they aren’t getting higher exposure to war trying to cover up their mis‐ them. “I’m 100 percent dis‐ He believes race has COMMUNITY CALENDAR zone stressors, VA officials deeds toward veterans. The abled. I’ve got mine. I’m played a significant role in stated. fact that there’s no office of trying to help other people his battle with Philadelphia Signs of financial stress among US workers are all around us. veterans affairs is wrong. get what they deserve.” Nearly half of employees lack emergency savings, and find it dif- ficult to cover their expenses and pay their bills. More than 50% of employees say they are somewhat or very stressed about their finances. 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inmate Rodney Reed’s execution blessings and her carbs

Continues from Page 1 The stay likely makes tors suppressed evidence Former ‘sweets junkie’ shares tips for a healthier Thanksgiving Abbott’s decision moot. or presented false evi‐ Since taking office in 2015, dence related to Fennell. DALLAS – “My family always tion size. table before you start filling In its four‐page order, said, ‘Stop eating like that,’” Since her diabetes diagno‐ your plate. the appeals court said Abbott has halted only one Prosecutors say Reed’s Tonami Jones, 57, recalled. sis, Jones has also started Fill half your plate with Reed’s case should be imminent execution, in But it wasn’t until she became walking daily and has dropped green leafy vegetables, semen was found in the returned to the trial court 2018. seriously ill in April 2019 that nearly 20 pounds as well as Brussels sprouts, broccoli or victim, his claims of an in Bastrop County so it the self‐confessed ‘sweets lowering her A1c (blood green beans. Start with the Since Texas resumed affair with Stites were not junkie’ took their advice seri‐ sugar) level from 11.2% to vegetables to help curb your could examine his claims executions in 1982, only proven at trial, Fennell was ously. 5.9%. appetite. that he is innocent and that three death row inmates cleared as a suspect and “All of a sudden I got dizzy “Now that I’m feeling bet‐ Avoid vegetables in creams, prosecutors suppressed and my sister called the ambu‐ ter, I try to walk 15 to 20 min‐ gravies and butter to avoid fat have had their sentences Reed had a history of com‐ evidence and presented lance and I was taken to utes a day and next thing on calories. commuted to life in prison mitting other sexual Parkland Hospital,” Jones said. my agenda is to increase my Choose the white meat over false testimony. by a governor within days assaults. “They told me my blood sugar walking and lose more dark meat to consume less fat. had spiked and I had type 2 weight.” Make fat‐free gravy; skim Bryce Benjet, an attorney of their scheduled execu‐ Reed’s lawyers say his diabetes.” With Thanksgiving the fat off the top after the with the Innocence Project, tions. conviction was based on Two days later the Dallas approaching, Jones and her broth has cooled to reduce which is representing resident was discharged from sister, who also has type 2 dia‐ fat, but keep the flavor. Reed has other appeals flawed evidence. They Reed, said defense attor‐ the hospital with diabetes betes, are planning a tradi‐ If you are planning to have pending, including with the have denied the other sex‐ medications, information tional family meal that is dia‐ dessert, skip the dinner rolls, neys were “extremely U.S. Supreme Court. His ual assault accusations about enrolling in a diabetes betes‐friendly. “Lots of green cornbread and other starchy relieved and thankful” to supporters have held ral‐ made by prosecutors. education class and a new vegetables, turkey, ham, foods to control carbohydrate the appeals court. attitude about her health. maybe a small serving of intake. lies, including an overnight Reed’s attorneys filed a “I do want to live,” she said dressing or macaroni and Make cranberry sauce with “This opportunity will vigil on Thursday in front of frankly, “and I knew if I didn’t cheese. I’ll allow myself a little fresh cranberries to avoid the federal lawsuit in August to allow for proper considera‐ the Supreme Court in do some things to make my bit of dessert, but I’m not added sugar in canned sauce. compel DNA testing of health better, I wouldn’t be going to overdo it – instead of Limit alcohol to avoid drops tion of the powerful and Washington, D.C. It was crime scene evidence, around much longer.” a big slice of cake, I’ll just have in blood sugar levels and mounting new evidence of unclear if a rally planned including the believed mur‐ Jones has a strong family a nibble. I don’t want to go weight gain. Eat before drink‐ Mr. Reed’s innocence,” for Sunday in front of the history of diabetes. Her grand‐ backwards,” she said. ing alcohol. der weapon. His lawyers Benjet said in a statement. Texas governor’s mansion parents, sisters and brother all Parkland registered dieti‐ Eat slowly, talk to family and would still take place. say the testing, which has were diagnosed with type 2 tian Sharon Cox, who leads friends between bites of food, The Texas Attorney been fought for years by diabetes, but instead of heed‐ the diabetes nutrition class put the fork down, and take ing their warnings, for most of that Jones attends, said that time to enjoy the meal and General’s Office declined Reed has long main‐ prosecutors, could identify tained he didn’t kill Stites someone else as the mur‐ her life Jones had given in to family Thanksgiving meals for company. to comment Friday on her lifelong craving for cake, those with diabetes can still This Thanksgiving, Jones whether it would appeal and that her fiance, former derer. The lawsuit is still candy, sodas and other be delicious, but it does take said she will be counting calo‐ the order staying Reed’s police officer Jimmy pending. sweets. some planning. “You don’t ries and carbs, but most of all The diabetes education have to deprive yourself but her blessings. “I’m grateful I execution. Fennell, was the real killer. Reed says Fennell was In recent weeks, Reed’s class she attends at Parkland you do need to be aware of have learned how to take bet‐ attorneys have presented Health & Hospital System’s your carbs and watch your ter care of myself and have a Earlier Friday, the parole angry because Stites, who Bluitt‐Flowers Health Center blood sugar,” she said. chance to lead a healthier board had unanimously was white, was having an affidavits in support of his opened her eyes to a whole Whether you have diabetes life,” she said. recommended a 120‐day affair with Reed, who is claims of innocence, new way of eating, Jones said. or are hosting friends or fami‐ The Healthy Living with reprieve for Reed. The black. including one by a former “I always ate poorly but now I lies with the disease, Cox Diabetes Education Program know how important vegeta‐ offers these tips for a healthy at Parkland is recognized by board rejected Reed’s inmate who claims Fennell Fennell’s attorney has bragged about killing Stites bles are for good health. I Thanksgiving all can enjoy: the American Diabetes request to commute his hardly ever ate them before Start the day off with break‐ Association. To learn more sentence to life in prison. said his client didn’t kill and referred to Reed by a but now I love them!” fast; avoid skipping a meal to about Parkland’s Global Stites. Fennell was paroled racial slur. Reed’s lawyers Once a week Jones visits the save up for the holiday dinner. Diabetes Program, visit The parole board’s deci‐ last year after serving time say other recent affidavits DeSoto farmer’s market and Drink more water to stay www.parklandhospital.com or sion was to go next to Gov. in prison for sexual assault. corroborate the relation‐ shops for fresh cabbage, peas, hydrated. Avoid sugary drinks. call 214‐590‐7219. For more tomatoes, cucumbers and Snack on raw vegetables diabetes‐friendly recipes and Greg Abbott, who hasn’t ship between Stites and In their most recent other greens. She has learned with hummus or low‐fat dip information about preventing said whether he would Reed and show Fennell was to cut back on breads, starch‐ before the meal instead of and managing diabetes, visit accept or reject it or do motion to the Texas Court violent and aggressive es and meat, putting extra high‐fat, high‐calorie appetiz‐ www.ParklandDiabetes.com nothing. of Criminal Appeals, Reed’s toward her. helpings of veggies on her ers. lawyers alleged prosecu‐ plate instead, and watch por‐ Look at all the food on the THE DALLAS POST TRIBUNE WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUOUS SUPPORT. November 21 - 27, 2019 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 5 SPORTS PAGE 7 Day Weather Forecast for DFW

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Aftermath of Tornado Victims in Dallas Coping with Slow Recovery

About a month after 10 tornadoes destroyed parts of North Texas, residents are still coping with the destruction and trying to make a nec- essary repairs. Among some of the damaged buildings is a Dallas Housing Authority apart- ment complex dedicated to serving the elderly and disabled.

If you have sports information that you would like placed in the DALLAS POST TRIBUNE Sports Section e‐mail us at: production @dallasposttrib.net The Dallas Post Tribune's Philosophy is to "Educate and Elevate!" News You Ought to Know White teen girl Students, school Gainesville 70 years ago. she was mauled by three Former Fort tem after looking into city administrators and law pit bull dogs. employees with criminal aimed to attack The girl is charged with Worth Police Chief officers worked together histories but were still black Georgia criminal attempt to com‐ Joel Fitzgerald to thwart a “potentially The dogs’ owner was allowed access to sensi‐ mit murder, the police church horrific incident,” he later arrested and testifies to get his tive federal data through chief said. She’s being added. charged with serious job back the Criminal Justice By JEFF MARTIN held in a youth detention bodily injury by dog DALLAS – The former Information System. ATLANTA (AP) — A Police did not release center in Gainesville. attack, a felony punish‐ her name. able by two to 10 years in Fort Worth Police Chief The hearing Fitzgerald white 16‐year‐old girl is Details of the alleged prison. Joel Fitzgerald testified testified at is to deter‐ accused of plotting to plot haven’t been The plot came to light on Tuesday in a lawsuit to mine if a restraining attack a mostly black released, but Parrish said when Gainesville High A police statement says determine why he should order remains in place church in a north Georgia it came to light Friday School students told the incident was reported get his job back. blocking the city from city, where police say she when school administra‐ administrators the 16‐ shortly before 11:30 a.m. naming a permanent planned to kill worship‐ tors contacted police. Fitzgerald was termi‐ year‐old had a notebook Friday near Beckley police chief. pers because of their with detailed plans to kill Heights Park in far south nated from his job as the Gainesville is about 50 race. worshippers at the Dallas. Officers arrived to chief of the Fort Worth Fitzgerald also testified miles (80 kilometers) department six months Bethel African church, Parrish said. find the woman wounded that for over a year, the northeast of Atlanta. It’s ago due to; he believes Methodist Episcopal and witnesses who department falsely “It just grieves my spirit a city of just over 40,000 he tried to expose cor‐ Church has a predomi‐ directed them to where claimed the problem was on a number of different people, about 17% of ruption at city hall. But nantly black congrega‐ the dogs had gone. remediated. He said levels, one that the inten‐ whom are African‐ some members of the tion, Gainesville Police when it was clear there tions of this young person American. The statement says the Fort Worth Police Chief Jay Parrish said in a was a deception; he were so calculated to do dogs appeared to have Department claim they statement Tuesday. Police: Woman wrote a 10‐page memo great harm against peo‐ dug under their fence had lost confidence in his to the city manager stat‐ ple who just simply had critically injured in and escaped their yard leadership. “Our investigation indi‐ mauling by pit bull ing his intent to turn over cated the church was tar‐ no knowledge of such a before the attack. Fitzgerald also spoke in his findings to the feds. geted by the juvenile plot,” said the Rev. Rose dogs Dallas Animal Control detail about the investi‐ But just before a sched‐ based on the racial Johnson Mackey, director DALLAS (AP) — Police have taken the dogs into gation he says doomed uled meeting with the demographic of the of the Newtown Florist say a 76‐year‐old woman custody. his career. He said he FBI, he was fired. church members,” he Club, a civil rights organi‐ has been hospitalized in found a breach in the sys‐ said. zation founded in critical condition after November 21 - 27, 2019 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 6

AfroComicCon offers a platform for diversity in pop culture

By Gregg Reese, Our ture related to (but hotel basement with per‐ Weekly Contributor, with assuredly not limited to) haps 300 people in 1970), additional reporting by the African Diaspora. these “cons” have mush‐ Stacy M. Brown, NNPA roomed to multi‐genre Newswire Senior The event is held in the affairs drawing tens of Correspondent cities of Oakland and thousands of participants Federal Court Blocks Trump Asylum Ban from neighboring Emeryville, and showcasing gaming, Being Applied to Thousands of Asylum Seekers The Bay Area is the most California and aims to be sci‐fi, horror, and other progressive bastion of the an inclusive entity as facets of pop culture. (NNPA) SAN DIEGO – A historically liberal state of opposed to other, similar federal judge today blocked California (although the conventions geared Film and television com‐ the Trump administration’s sweep towards gentrifica‐ towards special groups and panies use these venues to asylum ban from being tion may soon turn the demographics. It is a showcase their wares and applied to thousands of political tide in the oppo‐ 501(c)(3) non‐profit organi‐ gauge public response to asylum seekers who were unlawfully prevented from site direction) and none of zation affiliated with the shows prior to general accessing the U.S. asylum the cities and towns within Oakland Technology and release. process before the ban was it upholds the standard of Education Center. implemented. progressiveness higher Monetarily, they are a than the East Bay munici‐ Comic book conventions financial windfall, generat‐ The case is Al Otro Lado v. pality of Berkeley. showcase comic books and ing millions in revenue and Wolf, a class action lawsuit related areas of entertain‐ contributing significantly to brought by the Southern One relatively unsung ment, and feature exhibits, the surrounding communi‐ Poverty Law Center (SPLC), Center for Constitutional Rights, and the American product of its liberal sway panels, and features of ty’s economy. A major Immigration Council on behalf of individual asylum seekers and the legal services organ‐ is the founder of the annu‐ interest. component of these events ization Al Otro Lado (AOL). al AfroComicCon, is the practice of cosplay, in “Today’s order will protect the lives of asylum seekers who were forced to endure Oakland’s Michael James. Initially, low‐brow affairs which fans dress up as their extreme hardship while waiting in dangerous border cities for months for their chance Now in its third iteration, concentrating solely on favorite superheroes and to seek asylum in the United States,” said Erika Pinheiro, AOL director of litigation and AfroComicCon is a three‐ comics and special interest animated characters. policy. “These asylum seekers have a deep commitment to following our laws in seeking day event showcasing groups (the first San Diego protection, and we are relieved to see that their decision to follow our government’s comic books and pop cul‐ Comic‐Con was held in a instructions to wait in Mexico will not prejudice their chances for relief.”