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ing the preamble to the tional elections under the immediate review of the Declaration of circumstances brought on ruling by the U.S. 5th Independence, Biery said by the coronavirus pan- Circuit Court of Appeals. he had concerns for the demic would impose “The district court’s health and safety of voters unconstitutional and ille- opinion ignores the evi- and stated the right to vote gal burdens on voters dence and disregards well- "should not be elusively unless state law was clari- established law," Paxton based on the whims of fied to expand who can said. nature." qualify to vote by mail. In ruling against the "Two hundred forty- Under existing law, state, Biery cast aside years on, Americans now Texas voters qualify for arguments made by seek Life without fear of ballots they can fill out at Paxton's office that he pandemic, Liberty to home and mail only if they should wait until a case in choose their leaders in an are 65 years or older, have state district court is fully environment free of dis- a disability or illness, will adjudicated. In that case, ease and the pursuit of be out of the county dur- state District Judge Tim Happiness without undue ing the election period, or Sulak ruled that suscepti- restrictions," Biery wrote. are confined in jail. bility to the coronavirus "There are some among The Democrats argued counts as a disability us who would, if they that the age limitation vio- under the state election District Judge Fred Biery granted a preliminary injunction that allows all registered voters could, nullify those aspira- lates the U.S. Constitution code. The Texas Supreme to apply to vote by mail during the coronavirus pandemic after finding the state's existing election rules violate the Equal Protection Clause.( Miguel Gutierrez Jr./The Texas Tribune) tional ideas to return to the because it would impose Court put that ruling on not so halcyon and not so additional burdens on vot- hold last week. BY ALEXA URA hearing in San Antonio, which the Texas attorney thrilling days of yesteryear ers who are younger than “This story has been U.S. District Judge Fred general said he would of the Divine Right of 65 during the pandemic, edited for length.” A federal judge opened a Biery agreed with individ- immediately appeal, vot- Kings, trading our and Biery agreed. Biery path for a massive expan- ual Texas voters and the ers under the age of 65 birthright as a sovereign also found the plaintiffs The Texas Tribune is a sion in absentee voting in Texas Democratic Party who would ordinarily not people for a modern mess were likely to succeed in nonpartisan, nonprofit Texas by ordering that voters would face qualify for mail-in ballots of governing pottage in proving the rules violate media organization that Tuesday that all state vot- irreparable harm if exist- would now be eligible. the hands of a few and for- the 26th Amendment's informs Texans — and ers, regardless of age, ing age eligibility rules for Biery's ruling covers feiting the vision of protections against voting engages with them – qualify for mail-in ballots voting by mail remain in Texas voters "who seek to America as a shining city restrictions that discrimi- about public policy, poli- during the coronavirus place for elections held vote by mail to avoid upon a hill," he said. nate based on age. tics, government and pandemic. while the coronavirus transmission of the virus." In the federal lawsuit, In a statement, Texas statewide issues. Days after a two-hour remains in wide circula- In a lengthy order, the Texas Democrats Attorney General Ken preliminary injunction tion. Under his order, which he opened by quot- argued that holding tradi- Paxton said he would seek Beyoncé to give graduation speech alongside the Obamas

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The Dallas Post Tribune Newspaper the “Oldest Black-Owned Newspaper” serving North Texas May 21 - 27, 2020 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 5 CLASSIFIEDS PEST CONTROL COMMENTARY: COVID-19 — My Personal Battle from a Positive to a Negative Result – (Part 1 of 2) contacted my primary care whether I had contracted physician, who informed the COVID-19 virus or me that continuing to self- not. quarantine was probably I arrived to UMMC and the best option at the time, was met by Dr. Varon. He considering the symptoms walked with me inside to I was experiencing. the place where I was to Property Management I decided to reach out to be tested, and he immedi- my good friend, State ately tried to put me at Representative Ron ease. I was told by Dr. Reynolds to express my Varon that my test results concerns about my health would take anywhere from status, as well as get his 24-48 hours to come back, advice on whether he so I waited patiently and thought I should go eagerly. through one of the drive- As anxious as I was to thru testing sites that had find out the results on the recently opened. I desper- following day, I decided to ately wanted to get tested, give it another day. primarily for my peace of On that Friday, March mind, but also because I 27th, things took a drastic was concerned for my turn for the worse, as it Jeffrey L. Boney ing anything that day. It family. They were still liv- relates to my health. I Shares His Personal was a Tuesday, which ing in the same house as began to cough, and what I Journey of Surviving meant it was Press Day at me. thought would be regular the Coronavirus and the Houston Forward I saw the news. I read phlegm coming out, Dealing with the Times, where I serve as the media reports online turned out to be a signifi- Emotional and Mental the Associate Editor. Now, and on social media. It cant amount of bright red Anguish Required to it wasn’t uncommon for was clear, based on those blood. As this continued to Overcome COVID-19 me to skip breakfast and reports, that I was not dis- happen, I made the deci- skip lunch in order to playing the type of respi- sion to call Dr. Varon and By Jeffrey L. Boney, remain laser focused on ratory symptoms that the share my update. After NNPA Newswire getting the newspaper majority of COVID-19 hearing my status, Dr. Contributor done. However, when I patients were reported to Varon implored me to started feeling faint, I have been experiencing, come to the UMMC I am forever grateful to decided to get something such as shortness of breath Emergency Room (ER) God and to everyone who to eat. or having a heavy cough. immediately, which I pre- uttered a prayer, shared an I made my way down to There were also reports pared to do. encouraging word, provid- the Reggae Hut around that the only way a person Before I got off the ing any resources or sent 5:30 pm and ordered the could be tested was if they phone with him, however, positive energy my way. oxtails, rice and peas and were elderly or a first he hit me with the update I (Photo: Facebook) the vegetables, along with responder. I was deeply was anxious to finally “Jeffrey, unfortunately, a beef patty and a Kola concerned. receive, but with some your test came back posi- Champagne to drink. I A few days after my call news I was definitely hop- tive for the Coronavirus.” made my way back down with Rep. Reynolds, I ing and praying not to Hearing those words to my office with my plate received a call on my cell hear. Dr. Varon informed from the doctor, March and I ate a little bit of the phone from U.S. me that I had tested “POS- 27th, shook me to the rice and peas; a little of the Congresswoman Sheila ITIVE” for the core. vegetables; and barely ate Jackson Lee on Coronavirus. Was that a death sen- one of the oxtails, before Wednesday, March 25th. I was shook. My family tence for me? closing the container and She had heard I was expe- was stunned. I am a mar- Was it a coincidence that putting the plate in the riencing a health challenge ried father of three. My my mom years earlier had refrigerator. That was the and asked me some ques- family is everything. died in the same month of last time I saw that plate or tions. Congresswoman Upon my arrival, there March? my office. Jackson Lee then immedi- were two large signs that Was this really how my The next day, I not only ately informed me that she said STOP. My wife, who life was going to end? had a continuous loss of wanted me to come down had followed me to the appetite, I also had stom- to United Memorial hospital, was not allowed The news reports I had ach pain and was experi- Medical Center (UMMC) inside. I was met by med- been watching and reading encing heavy and unusual on Tidwell to get tested ical staff and they ushered reported dire results rela- bouts of diarrhea. I even How did you do? right away. I wasted no me into a room in the ER. tive to those who had con- had an episode where I time. I asked the She stood outside awaiting tracted the virus. Death went to the bathroom and Congresswoman for the word. The nursing staff NEED A COPY OF THE tolls were rising. while on the way, I passed address and immediately immediately went to Governors began search- out and was disoriented. I got dressed to make my work, initially drawing DALLAS POST TRIBUNE? ing for beds and ventila- woke up lying on the floor way to UMMC. blood and then taking tors for people who were in a sweat, trying to figure As I was driving to the some vitals at the order of TRY ONE OF THESE LOCATIONS... being impacted by this out what happened to me. hospital, Congresswoman Dr. Varon. virus. I drank lots of water, tried Jackson Lee told me that As events would unfold, Jerco Sales Lock and Honestly, I felt like the natural remedies and Key Sales Prosperity Bank she had already spoken to Dr. Varon would turn out 3200 S Lancaster Rd. 333 W Kiest Blvd odds were stacked against ceased all of my normal the Chief Medical Officer to be one of the primary Ste, 414 me. activities. None of that for United Memorial angels of medicine that South Dallas Cafe The journey for me worked or changed my sit- Medical Center (UMMC), made the difference rela- Stanley’s Catfish & 7035 Marvin D Love Fwy started with a very slight uation. Dr. Joseph Varon, and that tive to my Coronavirus Chicken cough. On March 17th, I I self-quarantined and 3146 Cedar Crest Blvd. Hampton Library he was prepared to receive recovery efforts. 2951 Hampton Rd started experiencing inter- self-isolated for eight days me and administer the test. The Aldridge Family nal digestive symptoms - from Tuesday, March I was so relieved that I To be continued next Pharmacy Baby Back Shak that I initially assumed 17th to Wednesday, March would be able to get tested week... 1408 Bonnieview Rd 1800 S Akard St was a result of me not eat- 25th. During that time, I and get a definitive on May 21 - 27, 2020 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 6 SPORTS PAGE 7 Day Weather Forecast for DFW

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By DAVID BAUDER because of the absence of live sporting events NEW YORK (AP) — during the coronavirus In basketball terms, pandemic. “The Last Dance” had a It was considered such strong fourth quarter. a high-profile event that The last two episodes some newspaper sports of the 10-part Michael pages — also deprived Jordan documentary, of material — have cov- strung out over the last ered the documentary five Sunday nights, aver- like its own event. aged 5.9 million view- “The exceptional con- ers, the Nielsen compa- tent of the series has cut ny said. It was simulcast through culturally and on ESPN and ESPN2. sparked conversations That’s easily the high- far beyond ESPN plat- est-rated documentary forms,” said Connor project ever for the Schell, the network’s sports network. It was executive vice president also a desperately-need- for content. ed bright spot for ESPN, which has been suffering AP Photo Credit News You Ought to Know Suit: ADT ered in March after an headquartered. Each suit use a stun gun on him after the body camera video attempts to use a stun gun ADT customer in DeSoto, seeks for more than $5 Arbery angrily protested from 2017 shows Arbery as Arbery raises his hands employee spied on Texas, reported an unau- million in compensation. being bothered and being harassed by the out to his sides. The customers’ home thorized email address on The lawsuits allow for refused to let them search same police department device just clicks loudly; security systems her account. An internal other affected individuals his parked car. that declined to arrest his the officer later says it investigation discovered to come forward as attor- “You bothering me for killers. The McMichaels malfunctioned. Arbery DALLAS (AP) — Two the employee’s personal neys for the clients say nothing!” Arbery tells one were taken into custody complies with orders to federal class-action law- email address was added they are concerned the of the Glynn County after the Georgia Bureau get on the ground, and he suits have been filed on 220 ADT customers’ incident may not have police officers whose of Investigation took over goes to his knees. against ADT, one of the accounts in the Dallas- been isolated to just one body camera recorded the the case this month. At the beginning of the largest security companies Fort Worth area. employee. encounter on Nov. 7, In the incident report for encounter, Arbery hands in the country, alleging ADT has fired the 2017. the 2017 encounter, offi- over his driver’s license that an employee spied on employee since discover- 2017 video shows Arbery was killed Feb. cer M. Kanago writes that and asks the first officer customers and children ing the breach. It was not Georgia officer 23 by a white father and he pulled up behind on the scene why he’s over a seven-year period immediately clear whether son who armed them- Arbery’s car parked in an being bothered. When he’s through their home securi- he faces criminal charges. tried to stun selves and gave chase open field at a public park told that the area is known ty cameras. “We took immediate Ahmaud Arbery after seeing the 25-year- because it was a “known for drugs, Arbery becomes The lawsuits, filed action and put measures in old black man running area for drugs and other angry. “Criminal activity? Monday, allege ADT place to prevent this from By RUSS BYNUM and down their street. More criminal activity.” I’m in a park! I work! showed negligence and happening again,” ADT KATE BRUMBACK than two months passed First obtained by The What are you talking breached contracts by fail- said in a written statement before a video of the Guardian, the video about?” ing to provide security, Monday. “We are support- SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) killing emerged, sparking released Monday shows The first officer pats him among other concerns. ing law enforcement’s — More than two years an outcry. Gregory Arbery repeatedly declin- down looking for Both lawsuits say the investigation of the former before he was fatally shot McMichael, 64, and ing when an officer asks to weapons. “I’m not search- employee was able to employee and are commit- in a Georgia subdivision, Travis McMichael, 34, search his Toyota. A back- ing you. I’m checking you view customers’ intimate ted to helping bring justice Ahmaud Arbery had a were then jailed on up officer arrives, and tells for weapons,” he says, to those impacted by his and private moments, tense confrontation in a charges of felony murder Arbery “don’t reach the adding: “You don’t have improper actions.” including when they were public park with police and aggravated assault. car” and “keep your hands any warrants.” The lawsuits were filed nude or partially dressed. officers who attempted to Attorneys for Arbery’s out your pockets.” This in Florida, where ADT is The breach was discov- parents said Tuesday that second officer then May 21 - 27, 2020 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 7 Medical Expert: Tuesday, 'Deadliest day in Dallas' from the COVID-19 pandemic

Mayor Eric Johnson, Borden Dairy, Dallas ISD team up for initiative to distribute free milk

DALLAS -- Dallas leaders, this program will Tony Sarsam. “Borden Mayor Eric Johnson on ease the burden on fami- applauds the City for its Tuesday announced the lies facing hardships dur- rapid response to ensure launch of the Mayor’s ing the COVID-19 pan- DFW residents have con- Milk Initiative, a partner- demic,” Mayor Johnson venient access to nutrition ship with Borden Dairy to said. “Our city will get during this time.” distribute thousands of through these difficult The mayor’s office and Dr. Ala Stanford administers a COVID-19 swab test on Wade Jeffries in the parking lot of Pinn gallons of milk to Dallas challenges, and we will do Dallas ISD are working to Memorial Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Wednesday, April 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) residents in need during so by working together, finalize the distribution the COVID-19 pandemic. caring for one another, and sites. An announcement DALLAS - Dallas ago. reopen, there is a differ- Borden Dairy, which is helping those in need on the locations and dates County reported 14 new The health department ence of opinions as to how based in Dallas, is distrib- however we can." will come later this week. fatalities cases from the also reported 225 addi- bad community spread is uting fresh milk to non- Borden Dairy received Dallas ISD COVID-19 on Tuesday tional positive cases, in the county. profits through the U.S. the USDA’s largest award Superintendent Michael morning. It’s the largest bringing the county’s total Governor Abbott says he Department of under the Farmers to Hinojosa said the Mayor’s number of COVID-19 to 7,904 cases, including thinks people will be safe Agriculture’s new Farmers Families Food Box Milk Initiative is a wel- virus deaths reported in 191 deaths. moving forward and con- to Families Food Box Program and plans to dis- come addition to the dis- Dallas County in a single The patients who died tinues to encourage face Program, which is part of tribute a total of 700 mil- trict’s Grab and Go food day. were between 40 years old coverings, although the Coronavirus Farm lion servings of milk in the program, which has pro- Judge Jenkins maintains all the way up to their 90s. they're not required. Assistance Program Southeast, Southwest and vided over 4.5 million the latest numbers show Five were residents of Meanwhile, Dallas (CFAP). Midwest regions, includ- meals to students since the need for residents to long-term care facilities in County is trying to Through the Mayor’s ing Alabama, Arkansas, schools were closed in continue to stay home and Mesquite, Dallas and encourage people to stay Milk Initiative, Borden Florida, Georgia, Illinois, mid-March. wear masks and social dis- Irving. at home with its threat will deliver the milk to Indiana, Kentucky, “This new initiative tance. But at least one In the last two weeks, level system which only Dallas ISD elementary Louisiana, Michigan, adds great value to efforts medical expert says the Dallas County has seen recommends what to do schools and certain houses Mississippi, North to meet the nutrition needs latest number of deaths is 200 or more COVID-19 and what not to do. of worship. Mayor Carolina, Ohio, of students and families,” not the best indicator of cases daily. But last week, Governor Abbott said he Johnson has partnered Oklahoma, South Hinojosa said. “It is yet the current impact of the the county reported its was advised to keep retail with local faith leaders to Carolina, Tennessee and another example that, virus. They say it may be fewest deaths in a single stores at 25 percent to provide volunteers to help Texas. working together, our city an indication of the com- week since April 19. reduce the amount of peo- distribute the free milk at “Dallas is our home, and can bounce back from this munity spread from weeks As more businesses ple inside buildings. the sites. we are proud to expand pandemic.” “I am proud to partner our local donation initia- For more information on engine, it would have he is more detached than by the many accolades with Borden Dairy on the tives with the support of COVID-19 and the City’s been clear; not only does I thought,” West said. “I from people and organi- Mayor’s Milk Initiative. the Mayor, the Dallas ISD response efforts, visit my campaign have vast will compare my legisla- zations across the state.” With the help of Dallas and other non-profit part- DallasCityHall.com/coro- grassroots support, we tive record and communi- Leibowitz said. ISD and our local faith ners,” said Borden CEO navirus. have been releasing in- ty involvement to his any West further took issue depth policies, and my day of the week,” West with Cornyn’s spokesper- positions are clearly stat- said. son’s characterization of ed on my website. Vince Leibowitz, him as ‘radical.’ Meanwhile, Senator Communications “As for calling me ‘rad- Cornyn just continues to Director for West’s cam- ical,’ if taking care of defend Donald Trump paign, noted that West teachers, trying to get and his failed policies had participated in at more Texans access to like a broken record,” least 12 forums or healthcare, protecting West: If supporting children, teachers, West said. debates during the main women’s rights, voting He further took issue primary, made more than rights, foster kids, and women, and healthcare make me a with Cornyn’s characteri- 100 campaign stops and the rights of LGBTQ per- zation of him as ‘calm,’ events from the panhan- sons are ‘radical’ things, radical, I’ll take it as a compliment ‘tranquil,’ and ‘leisurely.’ dle to the Rio Grande then go ahead and call me “If John Cornyn really Valley, and has conducted radical. I’ll take it as a thinks ‘calm,’ ‘tranquil,’ at least 35 virtual cam- compliment,” West said. and ‘leisurely,’ describe a paign events in the last 30 West received support person who has personal- days alone. across all ethnicities ly led the charge to turn “I’m hearing that dog because of his track Dallas blue, create two whistle again,” said record in fighting for just public universities, pass Vince Leibowitz, West’s causes for all ethnic hundreds of pieces of leg- Communications groups to experience a islation, is involved in the Director. true democracy. Some of community, is very active “Cornyn’s campaign his endorsements include in the Democratic party, response of saying former U.S. Senate continually fights for Senator West’s campaign Candidates (Cristina equal rights for all, for is ‘relaxed’ is basically a Tzintzún Ramirez, criminal justice reform, double-down. Clearly, Amanda Edwards, Chris for immigrants to be Senator Cornyn is not Bell, Michael Cooper, Senator Royce West visited his alma mater, Wilmer - Hutchins High School, treated as humans, for capable of viewing an Sema Hernandez), the as part of Principal for a Day. women’s freedoms, African American candi- American Federation of TEAM WEST: "I'm Democratic Primary false claims about his against voter suppres- date’s campaign as seri- Teachers (AFT), hearing that dog whistle Runoff. A spokesperson campaign and his posi- sion, for healthcare for ous. He cannot acknowl- Communications again..." for John Cornyn made tions. all, for a quality and edge the many successes Workers of America and comments about West “It is clear Cornyn’s affordable public educa- Senator West has had Texas Tejano Democrats. DALLAS - State Sen. that was published in the team does not know how tion system, for broad- fighting uphill battles, for “We are positioned to Royce West (D-Dallas), Dallas Morning News. to use Google,” West band in rural areas, for several years, in a win this race and each is a candidate for the West indicated the said. “If his spokesperson climate change initia- Republican chamber. voter’s voice matters the United States Senate and spokesperson was clearly had bothered to use any tives, and yes, against That says a great deal most,” West said. is in the July 14 uninformed with several commercial search voter suppression - then about West; as evidenced May 21 - 27, 2020 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 8

Billie J. Kerl Roberts

January 30, 1945 - May 17, 2020

Dear DMMA Members distancing procedures will and Friends, be in effect. Thank you for the phone A Memorial to accom- calls, emails, text mes- modate a larger assembly sages, prayers, and kind will be announced at a words on behalf of Billie later date. Should you Roberts and the Roberts have questions or con- family. It is appreciated cerns, please contact and well deserved. The DMMA through the infor- Roberts family has been a mation above. cornerstone of service and On behalf of our leadership in the Beloved Billie, the Black and Clark Metroplex for decades, Roberts family, and the Funeral Home and our devotion for them DMMA Board of 2517 E Illinois Ave is more than warranted. Directors, we thank you Dallas, TX 75216 As a community, our gen- for your encouragement erosity has no limits. and expressions of care Holding those we love However, during this time during this difficult time. even tighter, of social distancing and responsible safe practices, Condolences the family has requested c/o A.J. Roberts that we show our affection 2419 South Blvd Barron E. Coleman, through cards, donations Dallas, TX 75215 to either of the organiza- Acting-President tions below, and the Visitation Dallas Metroplex scheduled visitation next Thursday, May 28, Musicians' Association week. 2020, 9 AM to 7 PM (DMMA) Be reminded that social