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A Data News Weekly Exclusive Who Will Be Mayor?

Desiree Charbonnet LaToya Cantrell New Orleans Has an Historic Choice to Make Page 2 42 Tribes Commentary Alphonse Is There “Dowee” a New Robair COINTELPRO? Page 5 Page 8 Page 2 November 18 - November 24, 2017 Cover Story www.ladatanews.com

On Election Day 2017 Who Will Be New Orleans First Woman Mayor?

Desiree Charbonnet LaToya Cantrell

Data News Staff Report Charbonnet. At Data News Weekly we are encourag- Desiree Charbonnet ing everyone to get out and vote and be part of history. Charbonnet has been an elected official for two de- New Orleans Will Elect First Woman Mayor In the spirit of being “The People’s Paper” we are pre- cades; making history as being the first woman elect- The day has finally come where we will decide who senting both candidates and a brief look at their plat- ed to both posts. She was the first woman elected to will become the First Woman Mayor of New Orleans. forms, so you can make an informed decision when serve as Recorder of Mortgages for the Parish of Or- It is a contest between LaToya Cantrell and Desiree going to the polls. leans, where she served for 10 years. Charbonnet was

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Cover Story, Continued from page 2. also the first woman elected to the bench of Municipal Court in New Orleans, and the first selected as Chief Judge. She is now on a quest to achieve another first as the First Woman Mayor of New Orleans. On her campaign website it states the vision of Charbonnet, “Public service, when it’s done well, is a calling and a craft. De- siree Charbonnet has a vision, a plan for building a future for all the people of New Orleans, where no one is left out or held back, where we’re the first to try new ideas and new approaches to old, difficult problems.” Her platform includes address- ing the issues of affordable housing, economic development with a focus on workforce training and support- ing local businesses. If elected she says she will also address inequal- ity and take on the crime problem taking a more holistic approach. Recruiting more officers is one of her goals but believes the social problems that cause crime need to be addressed; paying a living wage, addressing inequality, better educa- tion for all, repairing broken fami- lies and helping people with mental health challenges. This is some- work on the council they say, “She thing she says she has been suc- protected our hospitality workers cessful in doing as a judge as one with the smoke free ordinance, of the first in the country to try al- developed affordable housing, cre- ternatives to incarceration and says ated the “Welcoming Cities” legisla- she will continue to be an advocate tion for the immigrant community for as Mayor of New Orleans. and other marginalized residents and spearheaded the low-barrier LaToya Cantrell homeless shelter.” Cantrell has been a longtime They also stated, “Building off activist and community leader be- her slogan, ‘Nothing Stops a Bullet ELECTION fore being elected to the New Or- Like a Job,’ LaToya has a plan for leans City Council representing improving our people’s lives with District B in 2012. If elected May- better paying jobs, affordable hous- or Cantrell says she will fight to ing including first time homebuyer make the City safer for all its resi- programs, a stronger and more re- dents, create better-paying jobs, silient drainage system and a more prioritize neighborhoods left out effective NOPD with community post-Katrina, restore affordability policing.” and fight for a more equitable New Orleans. Her platform includes Get Out and Vote addressing issues surrounding We have provided these brief seniors, affordable housing, the summaries of both candidates so plight of African American Men, that you the voters can be informed. DAY IS crime and public safety, drainage We suggest that you go to both of and infrastructure, the economy, their websites desireecharbonnet. women’s rights, LGBTQ, Youth com and latoyacantrell.com, to find and Family, criminal justice re- out more about their positions on form, youth engagement and the issues that concern you most. NOVEMBER health and wellness. A statement released to Data History in the Making News Weekly from her campaign We are on the cusp of history outlining her vision for New Or- electing the First Woman Mayor leans says, “For years, LaToya has and as we approach our 300th An- been a leader: bringing back the niversary, so please get out and Broadmoor neighborhood after VOTE and have a hand in shaping Hurricane Katrina. Touting her the future of our City. 18, 2018 ladatanews.com Page 4 November 18 - November 24, 2017 State & Local News www.ladatanews.com

Writer Reflects on Shared Experiences of Racism for People of Color

By Deja Dennis that studied major British poets. told him that he thought of him as over the globe coming together. In Data News Contributor He began reading other famous po- a White person, Mura responded, many of his poems, he talks about ems and crafting his own. He found “That’s what I wanted to be.” interracial couples and his children “When people say they don’t himself writing a lot about race and During the Jim Crow Era, Asian- who are mixed race. His writing see color, that is self-delusion,” identity. Flunking his LSAT exam, Americans were grouped in with style is also a mix of many different read Author David Mura during the test to get in to Law School, was White people. They were expected forms. a poetry reading on Nov. 9th at 7 his first act of rebellion. to sit in the front of buses and trains. “I just follow where my mind p.m. at Xavier University. Mura, Mura is a Sansei, which is a third Mura told the audience about his goes,” said Mura. In his book, who is a Japanese-American Poet, generation Japanese-American. grandmother that did not agree The Last Incantations: Poems, he Novelist, Playwright, Critic, and Both of his parents were placed in with how Black people were treat- praises hip-hop and some influen- Performance Artist from Chicago, internment camps in the 80s, some- ed. She did the opposite of what tial African-Americans like Malcom Ill., shared excerpts from his 2014 thing that his family is too ashamed Rosa Parks did, she refused to sit X, James Brown, Richard Pryor, book The Last Incantations: Poems, to discuss. in the front of the train. When the and Alice Walker. He isn’t afraid to to Xavier students. His upcoming “When you go to jail for stealing, conductor asked her to get up she look at other cultures and celebrate book in 2018 is titled A Stranger’s you don’t steal anymore. What do responded, “I Japanese, I enemy.” them. He believes that this is some- Journey: Race, Identity and Narra- you do when you go to jail because “My father didn’t learn racism thing all writers should do. tive Craft in Writing where he takes of your race?” Mura asked the audi- from his mother,” Mura said. He “He is a great speaker, a wonder- a step back to take a look at expe- ence. He said that his parents tried explained that his parents wanted ful and unique poet. He is genuine riences of race as a shared journey to assimilate into White culture be- to assimilate as a way to survive, and sincere,” said Dr. Biljana Ob- for people of color. cause they thought their race was a Author and Poet David Mura, not because they hated themselves radovic, an English Professor at a Japanese-American Poet, Mura became a writer by acci- crime. Mura lived in a predominant- Novelist, Playwright, Critic, and and other people of color. Xavier, who organized Mura’s visit. dent. He thought he would go to ly White neighborhood and attend- Performance Artist from Chicago, In high school Mura wasn’t ex- Her poetry students had recently Law School like his father wanted, ed a predominantly White school. Ill., shared excerpts from his 2014 posed to many authors of color. In read Mura’s book and were eager book The Last Incantations: Po- but he was exposed to poetry in He was raised to deny his Japanese ems, to Xavier students. Photos college, he began to realize his own to meet the author and gain insight. college when he enrolled in a class culture. When his childhood friend by Deja Dennis identity by reading Black authors “We’re not taught creativity, it’s like, James Baldwin, Alice Walker about experiment,” Mura said as and Amiri Baraka. Mura started to advice to writers. He encourages explore the idea of racial identity by students to not be afraid to write making new friends and connecting about heavy topics like race and with their experiences. identity. In his new book, he con- “When you become friends with tinues to explore this idea and new different kinds of people, their his- styles of writing. tories enter you,” Mura said. He “The principle for creativity,” sees America as strangers from all Mura said “is failed often.” www.ladatanews.com 42 Tribes November 18 - November 24, 2017 Page 5 WEEK 22 Alphonse “Dowee” Robair FROECLUSRE 9th Ward Black Hatchet MAEKS EEVRYHTIGN By: Glenn Jones didn’t really tell a story but, it COFNUISNG. Data News Weekly had a lot of special meaning to Contributor me because it was based on my Wild Man who passed away. TRIBAL TIMELINE Q) What is the biggest difference 2017 Hit the Streets in the culture now? A) The size of the patches. The Big Chief grew up with his step aprons have gotten bigger. father “Wild Man” Richard Ivory Everything has gotten bigger. Turner of the 9th Ward Warriors, The amount of the sewing, later with 9th Ward Hunters. In that’s the biggest change more 2004 Big Chief and his stepfather sewing. with others went with Big Chief Q) Over the next Tri-centennial, Nelson Burk to start the Red Hawk what do you want Black Hatch- Tribe. Even though he grew up at et to be known for? the knee of Black Maskers (Mardi A) I want us to be known by other Gras Indians) he was a late bloom- tribes, as a tribe, that does a lot GET CLEAR ON FORECLOSURE OPTIONS. CALL 1-888-995-HOPE. er. Chief started masking, as he of brand new bead work every No one is good at going through foreclosure. Thankfully, there’s a way for you to get free, trusted advice. Call the Hope Hotline said, once he made his own suit, at year. Because I honestly be- today and speak to a HUD approved counseling agency. the age of 30. Alphonse “Dowee” Robair: 9th Ward Black Hatchet. Photo by Pableaux lieve in order to be an Indian Big Chief became a student of Johnson courtesy of The Bitter Southerner. you have to sew. I believe in the culture, after stints with several doing a new suit every year. tribes to hone in on his craft. From ing up the street with the old Hatchett is more family orien- That’s what I want my tribe Uptown to Downtown style of bead guy with the beer bottle and tated. We always try to come to known for. New suits every work, he has perfected his craft. one of those great singers that together on weekends and do year, beading their own patch- With an impeccable reputation, he this culture; bringing that, you different things whether its sit- es every year and masking ev- received all green lights to bring his know, spirit, you know! ting down sewing together or ery year consecutively. own tribe out. No one imagined he Q) We know sewing is spiritual, cook outs we try to keep ev- Q) Chief in next Tri-centennial would debut with 27 Black Masking what else does sewing do for erything family based. how do you want to be remem- SHELTER Indians strong! you? Q) How do you choose a theme bered? A) I tell people its therapeutic for for your suit every year? A) I’d like to be known as a hum- PET & Q) What have been the benefits, the mind, sewing for 8 hours A) I pretty much see it before I ble Chief. But at the same as man, in submitting to the means you’ve meditated for even start. It normally starts time, one of the fiercest Chiefs FASHION process of this culture? 8 hours. sewing gives you pa- with the color I pick to wear. to ever put on a beaded suit, A) Growing up a young Black man tience. The color of the feathers. to put patches on. I want them ICON in this City of New Orleans, Q) Have you received any support Whatever color feathers I pick to talk about me the way they the less time you spend out in from the City or local business- to wear the next year. That’s talked about Big Chief Suge the street, the less trouble you es for you to mask? what I base my stone pattern when he was putting it on! You can get into, of course. Being A) None, I have absolutely no help on, that’s what I base the color know boucoup beads, plenty in the Black Masking Culture from the City of New Orleans of the bead work on. I start feathers; not a real “hum-bug- you interact with a lot of chil- to construct any of the suits with the feathers. gish” person as far as ra ra ra dren, so you are a role model that I’ve made. I’ve seen my Q) Do you feel your suit has to but very hard to beat. to them. Being able to talk to pictures all over, on billboards, have a theme or story? Q) What do you want the nation to them about troubled situations on hospital walls, on big poster A) We’ve all been taught that your know about your tribe? that are going on with them at size pictures in hotels and res- suit should tell a story; all my A) Not just Black Hatchet and the school or home. Those are the taurants. But as far as the City suits have not told stories but 9th Ward Tribes, all masking two benefits. giving me any kind of finances all of them have meaning. Like Indians. We sacrifice a lot. We Q) What is your prospective on to mask, none. another suit I have, I thought sacrifice a lot of time, a lot of this culture being spiritual? Q) How hard is it to organize a a lot about my Wild Man that money, I don’t want people to A) A lot of us don’t like to say tribe so large? passed, well he didn’t pass think it’s all about the money, its spiritual or it’s a religion A) 27 different personalities, he was killed violently. On because the time is way more or whatever, but it’s just like (Chief laughs hard). Very my apron there was a big ole important than the money. The when you go to church. The nerve wracking, but I’ve be- bird in the sky, like spirit al- work that we do, we just want Amazing stories start in shelters and pianist starts playing the organ come a very patient person. most. 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34th Annual Sudan Second Line Parade

Photos by Kichea S. Burt Data News Weekly Contributor The Sudan Social Aid and Pleasure Club held its 34th Annual Parade on Sunday, November 12th The parade featured Grand Marshal D Joan Rhodes A special guest in the parade was US Senator and Ambassador, Carol Moseley Braun (pictured below).

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2017 Sudan Grand Marshal, D. Joan Rhodes Page 8 November 18 - November 24, 2017 Commentary www.ladatanews.com The Black Church and the Future of Obamacare Why Black Faith Leaders Must Lead the Fight for Healthcare Access

that they can then crow that people media, we used to talk about “the Washington, D.C. for the March fordable health insurance. “don’t want” healthcare. Some faith drum,” how we shared information on Washington on August 28, 1963. This example of “Faith in Action” leaders, however, have pledged to in the Black community; many of Mimicking that effort, and using may be a template for other ways use their pulpits to remind their our radio stations, or public broad- both word of mouth and the Inter- to use the church to organize resis- congregations to get enrolled for cast programs, and newspapers net, more than a million women tance. The novelist Dr. Daniel Black healthcare. Rev. Dr. Barbara Wil- were our drums. Now, faith leaders made it to Washington D.C. for the (author of “Perfect Peace: A Nov- liams Skinner, the first Executive are taking the drum viral to ensure post-inaugural Women’s March. el”) recently gave a talk in which Director of the Congressional that people who don’t get the word, Now we have the opportunity to he described our churches as the Julianne Malveaux Black Caucus and an activist who because of lack of government out- rally millions to participate in the backbone of the Black community. NNPA Columnist melds faith with public policy, who reach, will get it through churches benefits of the Affordable Care Act. Disagree with your pastor, or with is also a spiritual advisor to many and through the Internet. There are consequences to not the sermon if you will, he said, but Black leaders, has developed a tool- We will rely on these methods enrolling. If you don’t enroll by De- still get to church for the sense of First of all, despite the Trump Ad- kit for communities of faith to help of communicating more and more, cember 15, you may have to wait a community that can only be found ministration’s efforts to kill (“repeal them do the work that our govern- as this administration attempts to whole year before getting access there. While the Black church is and replace”) the Affordable Care ment won’t: encouraging people to contract, not expand, the informa- to affordable healthcare and the less impactful than it was in 1963, Act, it is still the law of the land, sign-up for affordable healthcare. tion people need to get essential subsidies available under the when most of us could be reached and because of the federal mandate You can follow the faith lead- healthcare (and other services). ACA, and you may have to pay a through church announcements, it everyone is required to have some ers’ conversations about open en- The toolkit and other resources are fine for not enrolling. Some states is still a place where we gather and form of health insurance. How- rollment and healthcare on social proof that our community has the (California, Washington, Minne- share information. If you don’t usu- ever, since “45” and his team have media using the hashtags #SOUL- ability to out organize the evil that is sota, Colorado, Massachusetts ally go to church on November 12, declared it all but dead, they have STOENROLL or #SOULS2EN- seeping out of Washington. “Woke” and Washington, D.C.) will al- when the #SOULS2ENROLL week- shortened the enrollment period ROLL, and by liking the Facebook members of Congress are work- low enrollment until January, but end campaign kicks off, consider from three months to a mere six page, Facebook.com/FaithinPub- ing with Rev. Skinner and others most will close enrollment on De- making your way there to check weeks, from November 1-Decem- licLife, where you can find the to get the word out. Congressman cember 15. Even with a longer en- this campaign out. If you do go to ber 15, 2017. Additionally, the Unit- toolkit adopted from the govern- Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) had his PSA rollment period, the best thing to church, encourage your pastor to ed States Department of Health and ment page, GetAmericaCovered. up before the enrollment period do to ensure that the people who participate. Human Services has drastically cut org; instructions for the weekend opened on November 1, and some need health insurance get it is to the budget for outreach. This time campaign that will begin November members of Congress have PSAs encourage them to enroll early. last year, there were television and 12, suggestions for faith leaders; a posted on their webpages; but ev- Helping people enroll for ACA radio announcements, billboards sample bulletin announcement; a eryone won’t log on to a congres- benefits is not only a public ser- Julianne Malveaux is an econo- on buses, and other reminders that PSA; and social media tips. In other sional website to get access to the vice, it is also an act of resistance mist, author, and Founder of Eco- people should enroll for healthcare, words, the faith community is be- PSA. That’s where the churches to “45’s” pernicious attempts to nomic Education. Her latest book “Are We Better Off: Race, Obama if they didn’t already have health- ing encouraged to treat healthcare and community organizations undermine President Obama’s and Public Policy” is available care through their jobs. enrollment like any other grass- come into play. signature piece of legislation. To via amazon.com. For booking, The Trump Administration roots organizing campaign and get Once upon a time, we were great be sure, the ACA is not perfect, wholesale inquiries, or for more info, visit www.juliannemalveaux. hopes that, without outreach, peo- involved in it. at mobilizing. Without any Internet, but it is responsible for expanding com. Follow Dr. Malveaux on Twit- ple will not enroll for healthcare, so Back in the day, before social 250,000 people managed to get to the base of people who can get af- ter @drjlastword.

Is the FBI’s New Focus on “Black Identity Extremists” the New COINTELPRO?

one of the nation’s top law en- violence against law enforcement Extremist” and the definition of it. I think the words “may not” leave forcement agencies. and will very likely serve as jus- According to the report, Black people who organize under the In October, an internal FBI re- tification for such violence. The Identity Extremists are individu- Black Lives Matter movement and port titled “Black Identity Extrem- FBI assess[es] it is very likely this als who, “in response to perceived other well-meaning African Ameri- ists Likely Motivated to Target Law increase began following the 9 racism and injustice,” commit can activist groups vulnerable to Enforcement Officers,” was leaked August 2014 shooting of Michael violent acts in the name of those the type of monitoring and manipu- to the public—raising concerns of Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and beliefs, and, in some cases, desire lation that the FBI engaged in as activists, civil rights groups, and the subsequent Grand Jury Novem- a “separate Black homeland…so- part of COINTELPRO, a counter policy makers, including myself ber 2014 declination to indict the cial institutions, communities, or intelligence program that unfairly Rep. Cedric L. Richmond police officers involved.” governing organizations within and, in some cases, unlawfully de- (D-LA-02) and other members of the Congres- Chairman, Congressional sional Black Caucus. These unsubstantiated conclu- the United States.” stroyed movements, careers, rela- Black Caucus The report concludes, based on sions are troubling, especially in The report continues: “The tionships, and lives. a limited total number of incidents, the context of the FBI’s history of mere advocacy of political or social I’m also concerned about the If you’ve been to a Black Lives that: targeting African American activists positions, political activism, use FBI’s definition of “extremism.” Matter rally or tweeted the re- “…it is very likely Black Iden- and leaders, including Martin Lu- of strong rhetoric, or generalized The question becomes: What does lated hashtag recently, then the tity Extremist (BIE) perceptions ther King, Jr., and members of the philosophic embrace of violent the FBI consider extreme? The re- FBI might consider you a “Black of police brutality against African Congressional Black Caucus. But tactics ‘may not’ (emphasis mine) port never provides an answer to Identity Extremist,” at least ac- Americans spurred an increase what is more troubling is the FBI’s constitute extremism, and may be Commentary, Continued cording to a report published by in premeditated, retaliatory lethal creation of the term “Black Identity constitutionally protected.” on page 9. www.ladatanews.com State & Local News November 18 - November 24, 2017 Page 9 Book Festival Reconnects Children to Joy of Reading

By Leonard Lewis, IV they felt they achieved this year’s Wallis, who was one of the young- Data News Weekly mission, to see children between est authors at the festival. The local Contributor the ages of four and 10 walk around star attracted a number of kids and open space with books in their their parents, who gravitated to- In a City known for its music hands instead of devices. wards her, inspired by her journey and art festivals, the New Orleans The book festival not only to success and how her experience Book Festival sought to set itself sought to reinforce the impor- publishing children’s books. apart to stress the importance of tance of reading, it was also a “I think the New Orleans Book kids’ reading at a young age. Major kickoff event for New Orleans Festival is important because books book industry publishers, includ- Tricentennial Celebrations. save lives, idle minds are the devils ing Scholastic, hosted activities for The Tricentennial Celebrations playground,” said local author, S.L. small children at the festival held across the City highlight the 300 Bartholomew, who goes by Styl- at Big Lake at City Park on Nov. 11, years of unique history of New ist B. “Books saved my life, grow- 2017 and organized by First Lady Orleans. Not only did the festival ing up in a rough neighborhood of the City Cheryl Landrieu. Festi- have book vendors for kids, big in New Orleans, reading kept me val organizers turned reading into retailers like Barnes and Nobles out of trouble Bartholomew said, fun with games like hide-and-book participated, and a NOLA 300 who is the author of “JR’s First seek, where local children ran in stage, featured a live perfor- Trip to New York!” In writing her search for books planted around mance by the Louisiana Philhar- children’s book, Bartholomew said the festival. Once they found them, monic Orchestra. The festival she wanted to show in the book, dif- they were able to keep their new lit- closed out with a fireworks show. ferent modes of transportation and eracy treasures. During the festival, several au- landmarks in different cities that “I think it’s great to get books thors shared why they started writ- she could not experience as a child. in as many hands as possible and I The New Orleans Book Festival took place at Big Lake in City Park on ing books. “Writing for me was not The New Orleans Book Festival think it’s great that reading is made Nov. 11, 2017. Photo by Leonard Lewis, IV that big of a challenge, I try to put was for just one-day, but organizers fun for kids and parents in a festival things that I have gone through or said most of the books can be found environment,” said Courtney Kear- she wanted to see was for families For young children growing up that I like for example,” said actress in the New Orleans Public Libraries ney, the President of Friends of the to come out and have free fun. with mobile devices, several au- Quvenzhané Wallis, the teen author around the City. New Orleans Public Library. Residents said they felt that there thors and illustrators avoided us- of “A Night Out with Mama.” “New Orleans having events like One of the biggest outcomes are not enough family orientated ing technology. Other authors gave “I try to put personalities of my this, seeing authors of all walks of that New Orleans First Lady Cher- events in the City, particularly when away paper or hardback books. friends and cousins to make the life, can be a way to inspire them at yl Landrieu told the crowd was that it comes to major festivals. Volunteers at the book festival said process much easier for me,” said a young age,” Bartholomew said.

Commentary, Continued from page 8. ganizations in the nation relying on dent Trump’s decision after white Americans are perceived across the news articles to figure out whether supremacist violence in Charlot- country and around the world. In that question and further compli- Johnson was kicked out of a local tesville, Va., to morally equate this case, the perception Facebook cates the issue on page 4 in talking Black Identity Extremist group? white supremacists with anti-racist played a role in creating was nega- about the case of Micah Johnson, Also, if this is a problem that’s on protestors. In regard to the 2016 tive and could have had life and the African American man who shot the rise as the FBI indicates, why presidential election specifically, death consequences. 11 police officers in downtown Dal- isn’t clear and convincing incident the Southern Poverty Law Center The FBI’s “Black Identity Ex- las, Texas, on July 7, 2016: data illustrating this included in the found: tremist” report is an example of “Johnson searched and liked so- report? Finally, is the FBI devoting “…in the 34 days after the elec- how perception becomes real- cial media pages of BIE and Black as much time on this issue as it is on tion, there were 1,094 incidents in- ity and affects people’s lives on the separatist groups, and had been White extremism? If they are, then volving bias and almost 80 percent ground. We don’t need Facebook ousted from a local BIE group for they are not spending their time of them were anti-immigrant (315), and other social media platforms being too radical, according to an wisely when it comes to domestic anti-Black (221), anti-Muslim (112), playing a role in creating negative open source news article.” extremists. swastika (108), White nationalist perceptions of African Americans I agree that Johnson was an ex- According to a 2015 report by (47), anti-Semitic (33) or involved and we don’t need the FBI and oth- tremist, but here are some ques- the Anti-Defamation League, when the KKK (7). Approximately 37 per- er law enforcement organizations tions I have: What group kicked it comes to extremist movements in cent of the 1,094 incidents, directly buying into these perceptions. In him out? Was it Black Lives Mat- the United States: referenced either then President- response to a letter from the Con- ter, a non-extremist group? Does “…White supremacists are by far elect Donald Trump, his campaign gressional Black Caucus, FBI Di- the FBI consider this group rep- the most violent, committing about slogans, or his infamous remarks rector Christopher Wray agreed to resentative of extremism? If so, 83 percent of the extremist-related about sexual assault.” meet. We hope he walks away from then its definition of Black Identity murders in the United States in the A few weeks after the FBI’s the meeting with this understand- Extremists is extreme and ineffec- past 10 years and being involved in “Black Identity Extremists” report ing. We also hope he’s able to an- tive. Also, what does the FBI mean about 52 percent of the shootouts was leaked, the Congressional swer our questions. by “perceived racism and injustice” between extremists and police. Black Caucus met with Facebook more photos Congressman Cedric L. Rich- and “perceived past police brutality White supremacists also regularly about ads that Russian operatives mond (D-LA-02) is the Chair of incidents?” Does the FBI believe engage in a variety of terrorist plots, purchased through the social me- the Congressional Black Caucus. more stories He represents the 2nd District of racism, injustice, and police brutal- acts and conspiracies.” dia platform to target the Black Louisiana, which includes parts of ity don’t exist? White supremacist violence is Lives Matter movement. During New Orleans and Baton Rouge. more data Here are some other questions I even more concerning in the con- the meeting, the caucus explained You can follow him on Twitter at @RepRichmond and you can fol- have: Why is one of the most pow- text of the 2016 election, the cur- to Facebook that their social media low the CBC on Twitter at @Offi- erful federal law enforcement or- rent political climate, and Presi- platform plays a role in how African cialCBC. Page 10 November 18 - November 24, 2017 National News www.ladatanews.com Democrats, Black Candidates Win Historic Victories on Election Night

By Stacy M. Brown ernor from 1986-1990, then as gov- The legendary civil rights or- NNPA Newswire Contributor ernor from 1990-1994. ganization and its approximately Fairfax said his and other Demo- 500,000 adult and youth members The blue wave that swept the cratic victories could “be the match around the country were on the country last week wasn’t just a vic- that sparks the wildfire of progres- frontlines committed to raising tory for Democrats, but a resound- sive” change all across the country. awareness for political, educational, ing win for African American can- “All across the world. This is a social and economic equality of didates, who defied the odds—and battle for the nation’s soul,” Fairfax minorities in the electoral process, Trumpism—to make history. said. “Since I announced my candi- the organization said in a statement In Charlotte, N.C., voters elected dacy, this campaign has been about posted on its website. the first female African American the future, about building a Virginia “The NAACP is actively engaged mayor in the city’s history, choos- where all of us have the opportunity in increasing the African American ing Democrat Vi Lyles over Repub- to rise.” responsiveness of citizens to be lican Kenny Smith. Most saw victories by Demo- fully engaged in the democratic In St. Paul, Minn., Melvin Carter crats as a referendum on President process,” the statement read. became that city’s first Black may- Donald Trump, whose record low Terry McAuliffe, Virginia’s out- or, earning slightly more than 50 job approval rating has shrunk to going Democratic governor, told re- percent of the vote in a field that 39 percent according to various re- porters that the election night victo- featured 10 candidates and a write- ports. ries were indeed a springboard for in opponent. Republicans lost races for gov- future elections, including the 2020 In Virginia, Democrat Justin ernor in Virginia, where Ralph presidential race. Fairfax trounced Republican chal- Northam easily beat Trump-backed “This was a spark plug,” McAu- lenger Jill Vogel in the race for lieu- Ed Gillespie, and in New Jersey, liffe said. “This is the revitalization tenant governor. In January, Fair- where former U.S. Ambassador to of the Democratic Party in Ameri- fax will become only the second Germany Phil Murphy won elec- ca.” African American to hold statewide tion as governor, defeating Republi- In Charlotte, N.C., voters elected the First Female African-American Former Vice President Joe Biden office in Virginia. Doug Wilder was can Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno. Mayor in the city’s history, choosing Democrat Vi Lyles over Republi- said voters clearly sent a message can Kenny Smith. the first, serving as lieutenant gov- Also, in Virginia, attorney gener- to Trump. “A resounding defeat tonight for al Mark Herring, a Democrat, won President Trump,” Biden tweeted. reelection over Republican John “Voters across the country rejected Adams while Democrats gained at the ugly politics we have seen this least 10 seats in the House of Del- past year. Instead, they chose can- egates. didates who unite and inspire us.” The party also won key mayoral Members of the Congressional races in New York, Charlotte, Stam- Black Caucus also engaged voters. ford, Conn., and St. Petersburg and, Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), urged ev- in a direct rebuke of Trump and Re- eryone to vote. publicans who have tried to repeal “The vote is precious, almost the Affordable Care Act, voters in sacred,” Lewis said. “It is the most Maine approved a ballot measure powerful nonviolent tool or instru- to expand Medicaid under former ment in a democratic society [so] President Barack Obama’s signa- use it.” ture healthcare law. And, if that admonition wasn’t On Twitter University of Vir- enough, the legendary civil rights ginia political scientist Larry Sabato leader reminded voters why partici- wrote that the results were a “back- pating is so important. lash to Trump and Trumpism, pure “I was beaten, left bloody and un- and simple.” conscious so that every American Results may have been helped has the right to vote,” Lewis said. by a strong get out to vote cam- “Friends of mine gave their lives. paign launched by the NAACP. Do your part. Vote.”

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