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This officer failed breathing.” “This is the right call.” in the most basic, human But the man stops talk- The man’s death sense,” Frey posted. ing — and slowly Monday night was under Police said the man becomes motionless under investigation by the FBI matched the description of the officer’s restraint. The and state law enforcement a suspect in a forgery case officer does not remove authorities. It immediately at a grocery store, and that his knee until the man is drew comparisons to the he resisted arrest. loaded onto a gurney by case of Eric Garner, an The video of the inci- paramedics. unarmed black man who dent starts with the shirt- Several witnesses had died in 2014 in New York less man on the ground, gathered on a nearby side- after he was placed in a and does not show what walk, some recording the chokehold by police and happened in the moments scene on their phones. The pleaded for his life, saying prior. The unidentified bystanders became he could not breathe. officer is kneeling on his increasingly agitated. One Frey apologized to the neck, ignoring his pleas. man yelled repeatedly. People gather and pray around a makeshift memorial, Tuesday, May 26, 2020, in black community early “Please, please, please, I “He’s not responsive right Minneapolis, near the site where a black man, who was taken into police custody the day Tuesday in a post on his can’t breathe. Please, now!” Two witnesses, before, later died. The FBI and agents are investigating the death of a black man Facebook page for the man,” said the man, who including one woman who in Minneapolis police custody after video from a bystander showed a white officer kneeling officer’s conduct, which has his face against the said she was a on his neck during his arrest as he pleaded that he couldn't breathe. (Elizabeth Flores/Star included keeping his knee pavement. Minneapolis firefighter, Tribune via AP) on the man after he The man also moans. yelled at the officers to stopped moving. One of the officers tells check the man’s pulse. By AMY FORLITI — Four Minneapolis offi- fired Tuesday, hours after “Being Black in the man to “relax.” At one “Check his pulse right and JEFF BAENEN cers involved in the arrest a bystander’s video America should not be a point the man calls for his now and tell me what it of a black man who died showed the handcuffed death sentence. For five mother and says: “My is!” she said. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) in police custody were man pleading that he minutes, we watched a stomach hurts, my neck Stimulus payment for 4 COVID-19 Obituary million Americans to arrive data sharing by prepaid debit card with law Millie Marie Cavil Ferguson enforcement A&M University, Prairie View, Texas; Vocational sparks Certification, Texas concern Woman’s University, Denton, Texas and achieved advanced studies at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas. Millie retired from the Dallas Independent School District after twen- By Steve Noviello /Fox 4 News DALLAS - Instead of direct deposit or even a paper ty-eight years of service. 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After five-week battle with COVID-19, Dallas pastor now faces rejection from peers

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DALLAS - Some who have overcome COVID- 19 now are forced to swal- low the bitter pill of being treated differently by some of the people they've known for a very long time. Treating people differ- ently who are victorious Outside of family, threat,” she said. over the virus is an out- Jacobs is experiencing Wall says those who've growth of fear of the rejection. had the virus are in con- unknown, one psycholo- “After overcoming some trol. gist says. A Dallas pastor of the challenges he's fac- “What you get to say is, who beat the illness is now ing, it’s rejection,” said ‘I’m safe. I know you're battling coronavirus con- Dareia Jacobs, Eli’s wife. worried about it. Let me sequences. “He's dealing with, ‘Oh! tell you what it was like Bishop Eli Jacobs is he still might have the Do you have any ques- back with his wife and COVID. No!’” tions,’” Wall said. “As the new baby. “We're grateful for each vanguard they were at the A few weeks ago, Jacobs and every survivor. We vanguard of becoming ill had just come home from celebrate the fact that and coming out on the hospitalization after a they've gone through and other side, and they do five-week fight with come out on the other have an opportunity to let COVID-19. Two negative side,” said Psychologist us know I’m safe. I’m not tests show he's now virus- Dr. Brenda Wall. “But a threat.” free. what it does is it untaps Jacobs now knows the “You got to have two fear in our community. consequences of coron- before you can go out or There's a lot of fear.” avirus go beyond the even go back to work,” he Fear because of what we physical to the psycholog- said. don't know about the ical. Jacobs is free of the virus, says Dr. Wall, and “You can overcome virus, but not over the where we can't manage this,” he said. “But it can effects of the virus fear. We find something or bother you mentally.” “Didn't know it was someone to be the object Dr. Wall says it is impor- going to cause so much of that fear. tant for people who have chaos,” he said. “When we see someone recovered to talk about the who's been through it, we trauma and the loss caused Not on himself, but oth- think maybe they're a by the illness. ers. threat without accepting While the virus is chang- “I’ve been trying to go responsibility for the fact ing society, Bishop Jacobs out and get a haircut,” he that the people who are wants you to know he's the said. “Seems like my bar- asymptomatic right now same person he was before ber don’t want to cut my may be the greatest COVID-19. hair no more.” May 28 - June 3, 2020 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 3 EDITORIAL PAGE

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Advertisements, articles, President/CEO editorials, letters to the editor and NEW YORK (AP) — Mrs. Shirley Gray cartoons appearing in the paper do not necessarily represent the phi‐ The verbal dispute Publisher/Manager losophy or views of The Dallas Post Tribune. between a white woman Operations, Regulations for Publication with an unleashed dog and Billing & Collection 1) We reserve the right to edit Ms. Chloe Buckley articles for content and proper a black man bird watching grammar. We also reserve the Manager/ Production right to truncate articles for space in Central Park might nor- requirements. Mrs. Mattie Weatherman 2) We reserve the right to mally have gone unno- Production refuse any advertisement or can‐ cel any advertisement contract. ticed in a city preoccupied Ms. Erma J. 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Smith will not be held responsible for report she was being any errors if the article placer or spaniel off its leash heard saying in the video “We do not tolerate racism Dr. Colleen White advertiser does not proof their threatened by “an African- Dr. J. Ester Davis article or advertisement. against the rules in the as she pulls down her face of any kind.” 6) Articles and advertisements American man.” The received past the stated deadlines Ramble, a secluded sec- mask and struggles to con- A group called will be held over for the next pub‐ widely watched video — CIRCULATION lication if applicable. tion of Central Park popu- trol her dog. Abandoned Angels 7) We will not be held respon‐ posted on Facebook by Mrs. Joan Fowler sible for pictures that are not lar with birdwatchers. “Please call the cops,” Cocker Spaniel Rescue Mr. Jermain Clemon claimed after two (2) weeks. Christian Cooper and on In a Facebook post, he Christian Cooper says. said it had custody of her Pictures held after two (2) weeks Twitter by his sister — Mr. Rick Weatherman are subject to disposal. claimed the dog was “tear- “There’s an African dog for the time being. 8) Advertisement positioning sparked accusations of based on a first‐come basis. ing through the plantings” American man, I’m in The pet could be heard ADVERTISING Positioning can be guaranteed for racism and led to Amy 15% over total cost. and told her she should go Central Park, he is record- coughing in the video Ms. Chloe Buckley Credo of The Black Press Cooper getting fired. The Black Press believes that to another part of the park. ing me and threatening after she clenched it by the Mrs. Shirley Gray America can best lead the world “Unfortunately we live away from racial and national When she refused, he myself and my dog. … collar with its front legs antagonisms when it accords to in an era with things like pulled out dog treats, Please send the cops off the ground. PRODUCTION every person, regardless of race, Ahmaud Arbery, where Ms. Chloe Buckley color or creed, full human and legal causing her to scream at immediately!” she says Amy Cooper released an rights. Hating no person, fearing black men are seen as tar- Mrs. Mattie Weatherman no person, the Black Press strives him to not come near her during the call before he apology through a public to help every person in the firm gets,” Christian Cooper Ms. Erma J. Davis belief that all are hurt as long as dog. stops recording. relations service Tuesday anyone is held back. told CNN. “This woman Amy Cooper also Police say by the time night, saying she “reacted Editorial Board: Vice Chairman ‐ Mrs. Shirley Gray; Consultant thought she could exploit warned him she would they responded, they were emotionally and made that to her advantage, and summon police unless he both gone. false assumptions about I wasn’t having it.” stopped recording. In the fallout, invest- his intentions.” The confrontation began It’s Time to Renew SENATOR ROYCE WEST CALLS FOR Re-Subscribe to The Dallas Post Tribune Mail Check or Money Order to:Dallas Post Tribune ARREST OF AMY COOPER P.O. Box 570769 Dallas, Texas 75357-0769

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PEST CONTROL Stimulus payment for 4 million COVID-19 data sharing Americans to arrive by with law enforcement prepaid debit card sparks concern Continued from Page 1 these and other fees for Continued from Page 1 departments keep track of you, but it will also allow who has received a test in Fortunately, the card car- you to check your balance First responders argue their region and then pro- ries a list of free in-net- so you know exactly how the information is vital to vide the information to work ATMs on its app and much money you have to helping them take extra dispatch centers. The AP website, so it should be spend. precautions to avoid con- review shows that happens pretty easy to avoid this When you call the toll tracting and spreading the in at least 35 states that fee. free number to activate coronavirus. share the addresses of There is a $5 fee for tak- your card, they will ask But civil liberty and those who tested positive. ing the card to the bank you for personal informa- community activists have At least 10 states go fur- Property Management and withdrawing money tion. expressed concerns of ther and also share the more than once. To avoid If you prefer a pre-paid potential profiling in names: Colorado, Iowa, it, withdraw your entire card instead of a check, African-American and Louisiana, Nevada, New balance at one time if you you cannot request one. It Hispanic communities that Hampshire, New Jersey, need the cash in hand or will either arrive or it already have an uneasy North Dakota, Ohio, have the balance trans- won’t. relationship with law South Dakota and ferred to your own bank Once the card is activat- enforcement. Some envi- Tennessee. Wisconsin did account. That also is free. ed, your privacy is protect- sion the data being for- so briefly but stopped ear- The tool you will want ed. For those wondering if warded to immigration lier this month. There have to keep handy is the the government will track officials. been 287,481 positive mobile app or website. It what you buy, the answer “The information could cases in those states, most- will not only break down is no. actually have a chilling ly in New Jersey. effect that keeps those “We should question already distrustful of the why the information needs SENATOR ROYCE WEST government from taking to be provided to law the COVID-19 test and enforcement, whether CALLS CORNYN ATTACK AD possibly accelerate the there is that danger of mis- A “TRUMP JUNIOR” MOVE spread of the disease,” the use,” said Thomas Saenz, Tennessee Black Caucus president of the Mexican said in a statement. American Legal Defense Sharing the information and Educational Fund. does not violate medical He said law enforcement privacy laws, according to agencies should provide guidance issued by the assurances that the infor- U.S. Department of Health mation won’t be turned and Human Services. But over to the federal govern- many members of minori- ment, noting the Trump ty communities are administration’s demands employed in industries that local governments that require them to show cooperate with immigra- up to work every day, tion authorities. making them more sus- Law enforcement offi- ceptible to the virus — cials say they have long DALLAS - State Sen. sidering Cornyn’s silence and most in need of the been entrusted with confi- Royce West, candidate for about radical right-wing test. dential information — United States Senate in the mobs. “He was quiet as a In Tennessee, the issue such as social security July 14 Democratic mouse when mobs burned has sparked criticism from numbers and criminal his- Primary runoff, responded effigies of President both Republican and tory. The COVID-19 to an attack ad released by Obama. He didn’t say any- Democratic lawmakers, information is just a con- Sen. John Cornyn thing about racist chants at who only became aware of tinuation of that trend. Tuesday, calling it the Trump rallies. If he’s look- the data sharing earlier work of a “Trump Junior” ing for a mob, he might this month. Article by KIMBERLEE KRUESI campaign. want to look around the The process is simple: State and local health “Cornyn called me the fringes of his own support leader of a liberal mob base.” in November,” West con- November, an army of today to raise money,” “For 16 years in the tinued. “I have the record reasonable Texans march- West mused. “Like I said, Senate, Cornyn has stood and the experience to ing to the ballot box who if being liberal means I silent on voting rights, he more than match him, and want leadership that cares stood up for women’s has stood silent on I can bring together the and can get things done rights, or healthcare for women’s rights, he has diverse coalition of voters will be the ones to defeat all, or better education, stood silent as President he and the Republicans John Cornyn. That won’t then I’ll take it as a com- Trump said there were have tried so hard to sup- be a liberal mob, but pliment. 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Strong finish for ESPN’s Jimmy Cobb, ‘Kind of Blue’ Mike Tyson offered upward drummer for Miles Davis, dies By RUSSELL Blue” jam ses- CONTRERAS sion headed by of $20M to fight again Davis would Jimmy Cobb, a percus- forever change sionist and the last surviv- his career. That ing member of Miles album also fea- Davis’ 1959 “Kind of tured Adderley Blue” groundbreaking and John jazz album which trans- Coltrane. formed the genre and The album, sparked several careers, released on died Sunday. He was 91. Aug. 17, 1959, Born in Washington, captured a D.C., Cobb told The moment when Associated Press in 2019 jazz was trans- he listened to jazz albums forming from and stayed up late to hear bebop to some- disc jockey Symphony Sid thing newer, 1991, had some notes jot- playing jazz in New York cooler and less structured. ted down, but there City before launching his The full takes of the weren’t pages of sheet professional career. He songs were recorded only music. It was up to the said it was saxophonist once, with one exception, improvisers to fill the (AP) - For some reason, tion is set to offer Mike those videos by throwing a Cannonball Adderley who Cobb said. “Freddie pages. “He’d say this is a there are people out there Tyson more than $20 mil- barrage of hooks and recommended him to Freeloader” needed to be ballad. I want it to sound who think it’s a good idea lion to come out of retire- uppercuts and saying “I’m Davis, and he ended up played twice because like it’s floating. And I’d to fight Mike Tyson. And ment. back.” playing on several Davis Davis didn’t like a chord say, ‘OK,’ and that’s what at least one challenger is The 53-year-old The 5-foot-10, 240- recordings. change on the first ready to put his money Brooklyn native hasn’t pound bruiser said during it was,” Cobb recalled. But Cobb’s role as a attempt, he said. where the former champ’s fought in 15 years, but an interview with rapper drummer on the “Kind of Davis, who died in fist might wind up. video or recent workouts TI last month he might “I think I know what we showing Iron Mike train- lace up the gloves for a Do you have a need to do to make this ing with the power and good cause. The folks at Texas pushes for kids thing happen,” Bare speed that once made him BKFC trying to bait Tyson local sports Knuckle Fighting the most exciting fighter reportedly said they plan to return to normal Championship president on Earth has renewed to sweeten their eight-fig- story? David Feldman told interest in what Tyson ure offer to Tyson with Email it to us at Bleacher Report, which might be able to do now. charitable donations. during pandemic reported that the organiza- Tyson concluded one of AP Photo Credit [email protected]

WANTED: Residents to join conversations about racial equity in proposed bond 2020 Dallas ISD’s Racial called the Community scheduled virtual commu- sations listening. “We Equity Office (REO) is Resource Index, or CRI. nity conversations from want to hear residents’ calling on communities in Developed by the non- 5:30 to 7 p.m. on reaction to the CRI data the city’s southern sector profit organization, the Thursday, June 16, for and learn how they see the to help define what racial Child Poverty Action Lab, residents served by H. connection of current equity will look like in the CRI is a way of look- Grady Spruce High problems to past redlining Dallas ISD’s proposed ing at how past discrimi- School and Tuesday, June and segregation,” said

Bond 2020 package of nation continues to affect 18, for neighborhoods Williams. “The bottom Plastic barriers are placed between Bruce McCall, 5, left, and Capri school and facility communities, families, served by Lincoln High line is we want the com- Bishop, 6, as they sit at a table during martial arts daycare summer camp improvements. REO has education, economics and School. REO plans to munity to help us help at Legendary Blackbelt Academy in Richardson, Texas, Tuesday, May 19, 2020. As daycare and youth camps re-open in Texas, operators are scheduled a series of com- health. REO’s Equity in share with residents their improve student out- following appropriate safety measure to insure kids stay safe from munity conversations to Bond Planning process area’s CRI data and col- comes.” COVID-19. (AP Photo/LM Otero) support its Equity in Bond aims to address inequities lect input from students, Residents of the Spruce By JIM VERTUNO require parents to keep Planning process. in ways that improve stu- families and residents and Lincoln school com- their distance from one Under the leadership of dent academic achieve- about how the school- munities can visit the AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — another while celebrating REO, Dallas ISD has pro- ment and increase oppor- community hubs can Racial Equity Office web- After months of home a goal, home run or dunk. posed investing $41 mil- tunities for student suc- improve life for students page for more information schooling and lost sports It’s all welcome news lion in 2020 Bond cess. and their families. Future and to register to join the seasons, millions of Texas for Whitt Melton, co- Program funds to create REO is proposing to meetings will be held for community conversations children may get a taste of owner of Legendary Black school-community hubs create four school-com- parents and residents of via or by telephone. a somewhat normal sum- Belt Academy in the in neighborhoods of color munity hubs in the neigh- the Franklin Roosevelt Spanish interpretation mer after all — if their Dallas suburb of that have faced historic borhoods served by and L.G. Pinkston high will be available, and par- parents go for it. Richardson. The business segregation and financial Lincoln, Franklin school communities. ticipants will have the Republican Texas Gov. has been open to offer disinvestment. To assess Roosevelt, L.G. Pinkston, Leslie Williams, Dallas opportunity provide input last week child care for essential the present-day impact of and H. Grady Spruce high ISD Deputy Chief of the and ask questions. said child care facilities workers but will now discrimination on students schools. Racial Equity Office, says can reopen immediately expand and open its and families, REO is To jumpstart the plan- staff will spend much of and set the stage for a planned summer camp. using a measurement tool ning process, REO has the time in these conver- return to summer camp, Melton said he hopes to youth sports leagues and boost enrollment from the even summer school. current seven children to a All come with guide- maximum of 30 a day, lines on just how to do it which would allow him to amid the coronavirus pan- maintain proper social dis- demic, including sanita- tancing measures for kids tion practices and limits and instructors. But he on how many children can doesn’t expect the ramp up be in one place. They also to happen right away. May 28 - June 3, 2020 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 7 COMMENTARY: COVID-19 — My Personal Battle from a Positive to a Negative Result – (Part 2 of 2) from the virus; my heart performed, which should be tested immedi- rate was through the roof; revealed more shocking ately, regardless of my heart condition wors- and devastating news whether you have symp- ened and I was headed to regarding my health con- toms or not. the point of potential heart dition. This is NOT a drill. failure; my blood pressure When the results of my This virus is unrepentant was high; I had a sharp second CT Scan came and aggressive and can pain in my right side; I back, it revealed that I had spread quickly to anyone continued to have heavy been diagnosed with a who comes in contact with diarrhea episodes; and I pulmonary embolism in it. Listen to your local still had a loss of appetite. my right lung. A pul- leaders and medical pro- Things were not looking monary embolism occurs fessionals to help stop the good for me and I felt hor- when blood clots block community spread. rible. I began to wonder if the flow of blood to the I am a living witness I was ever going to get lungs. A pulmonary that you can contract this better. embolism can be fatal and virus and how it impacts From the very begin- life-threatening, which is you. Don’t ignore your ning, I had to rely on my why Dr. Varon and his symptoms and don’t faith in God, as I contin- team promptly took the ignore the seriousness of ued to deal with the men- necessary steps to address this virus. Don’t be selfish tal anguish of being in this the blood clot and reduce and just think about your- self. Think about your Jeffrey L. Boney Intensive Care Unit (ICU) leaving my mom at that Coronavirus-specific ICU my risk of death. I was family, friends, neighbors, Shares His Personal right away. It was then hospital, nothing com- area, particularly knowing immediately placed on co-workers, loved ones Journey of Surviving that I realized how serious pares to the phone call I that there were people blood thinner medication. and those you don’t know. the Coronavirus and things were, and it was the received from the hospital, around with breathing I continued to follow the Stay safe! Dealing with the moment that I knew that I no more than five minutes issues and hearing instructions of the doctors Giants can be intimidat- Emotional and Mental was going to have to rely after I laid my head down machines go off all day until I received that won- ing. The fight can many Anguish Required to on my faith in God. on the pillow. The nurse and night, and as I regular- derful news that on times be tough. Overcome COVID-19 I called my wife to tell on duty called to inform ly looked at the news and Sunday, April 5th, I had Sometimes we lose. her I was being admitted me that my mom had read reports showing the made significant and Sometimes we win. The By Jeffrey L. Boney, and informed her that I stopped breathing and had number of people dying miraculous improvement, common thread in win- NNPA Newswire was not going to be able to slipped into a coma. I on a daily basis as a result and subsequently was ning versus losing is giv- Contributor have any visitation mean, right after I left. of the virus. being discharged to go ing it all you have when throughout my time in the They told me that there I needed a miracle. home to my family. I was you are in the midst of a One of the first things ICU. I was on a mental was a shift change and Because I didn’t have so thrilled, yet still deeply fight. In the Bible, David Dr. Varon ordered his and emotional roller that my mom had been any respiratory issues, just concerned because I still showed us that giants can medical staff to do with coaster at this point. I did- given a specific medica- digestive issues, it caused didn’t know whether I was indeed fall. This was my me upon my arrival to the n’t know how long I tion, and by the time the the doctors to develop a still “POSITIVE” with the journey, and this is my tes- ER was to do a CT Scan. would be in ICU, but more new nurse on duty went to treatment plan for me that Coronavirus. timony. For those who may not importantly, whether I check on my mom, they was different than other I was concerned about I am forever grateful to know, a CT Scan is more would make it out alive. I became aware of the situa- patients they had been my family and praying God and to everyone who detailed than a regular X- could not help but think tion. treating prior to my arrival they would be fine. Prior uttered a prayer, shared an ray, and allows doctors to about the time in 2003 I was devastated. I felt to the hospital. Dr. Varon to being discharged, I had encouraging word, pro- see inside your body by when my wife and I took guilty. I felt as if I was and Dr. Joseph Gathe, Jr. another COVID-19 test viding any resources or using a combination of X- my mom to the ER there, I could’ve possibly oversaw my care. They done and was awaiting the sent positive energy my rays and a computer to because she was ill. It was done something. Several created a whole results. I self-isolated once way. create images of your a life-altering experience months later, my mother Coronavirus cocktail, again, until I got my sec- My family and I greatly organs and other things for me. passed away and I never which included heavy ond test results. After sev- appreciate each and every inside your body. After being seen by doc- forgot that moment. doses of Vitamin C, which eral days, I got the results one of you. God bless you, Of course, I didn’t know tors in the ER, the medical As I was being prepared was specific to my treat- and tested “NEGATIVE” and let’s do everything in why a CT Scan was being staff informed us that my to go to ICU myself, I was ment. Per Dr. Varon, my for the virus. Because I our power to defeat this performed on me at the mom would need to be reminded of my mom’s case taught them that they wanted to be completely horrible and vicious time, nor did I know what admitted to address her experience, and I was must use high dose blood sure before interacting COVID-19 virus. the end result would be. serious health condition, instantly bombarded with thinners on every with my family again, the Jeffrey L. Boney is a Let me just say that per- which turned out to be memories and emotions Coronavirus patient doctors administered political analyst and inter- forming that CT Scan on worse than believed. about what she endured. I admitted to the hospital. another COVID-19 test national correspondent for me was the best thing that My wife and I decided also struggled with the After several days, my and those results came the NNPA Newswire and could have ever happened to stay with her, but my mental anguish of worry- symptoms began to sub- back “NEGATIVE” as BlackPressUSA.com and to me, because it revealed mom kept telling us to go ing about a virus that side, and my appetite well. serves as Associate Editor something major that was home, get some rest and reportedly has no cure or came back in a major way. This was a long and for the Forward going on inside my body come back the next morn- vaccine to fight it. I knew I longed for my breakfast, faith-filled journey, to Times newspaper. Jeffrey that couldn’t be seen by ing. We stayed anyway. I needed to draw on some- lunch and dinner, and which I still am slated to is an award-winning jour- looking at me from the They moved her in the thing greater than myself couldn’t wait to eat it. Dr. have to deal with this nalist, dynamic interna- outside. The CT Scan wee hours of the morning to get through this ordeal. Varon eventually blood clot in my right lung tional speaker, experi- revealed that my lungs to a different floor. It was On Friday, March 27th, informed me that all of my for the next six months or enced entrepreneur, busi- showed a severe case of then that I told her that I the journey towards fight- vital organs had returned so. I will continue to fight ness development strate- pneumonia, as well as was not be going very far, ing the Coronavirus had to normal and that my and do what I am sup- gist and founder and CEO other issues involving my as I chose to sleep at my truly just begun. blood work and vital signs posed to do. In the mean- of the Texas Business vital organs that came as a mother-in-law’s house Not only did I have a were solid. time, I am encouraging Alliance. Follow Jeffrey result of the Coronavirus. because it was closer to severe case of pneumonia Finally, I felt like I was everyone, especially my on Twitter It was decided at that the hospital than my house when I entered ICU, my turning a corner and get- African American broth- @realtalkjunkies. moment that I needed to was. liver and kidneys also ting better. That was until ers and sisters, to get test- be admitted to the As reluctant as I felt needed to be protected a second CT Scan was ed. I believe everyone Bryan Adams student headed to Texas A&M after overcoming homelessness to finish in top 15 of her class DALLAS — Undeterred Fort Wayne, Indiana. normalcy. by myself. I’m considered omore and senior year, all these people that I by a crises that led her to “We were struggling, She asked her Bryan homeless because I don’t where they speak about know now. I found a good homelessness, Angelina but my mom never let us Adams friends if they really live with my parents their leadership skills and program and a group of Solis will finish in the top see it,” Solis said. “I only could put her up while she and just stay with friends,” academic achievements in friends that I didn’t want 15 of her graduating class had 20 minutes to pack all went to school. She con- she said. “That’s been a front of a committee of to walk away from.” at Bryan Adams High my clothes and whatever I vinced her mom to let her challenge, because I’ve educators and community Solis currently lives at a School and attend Texas could grab. That same return to Texas and coor- had to keep my academics leaders. Solis has been friend’s house and works A&M University on night, my family, my dog dinated phone calls as my focus and not let my taking classes in the bio- at Dick’s Sporting Goods. scholarships next Fall. and my turtle took the 19- between her mother and personal challenges get on medical science pathway She has already been At 15, Solis was a Bryan hour road trip to Indiana.” her friend’s parents. When the way.” for the last four years. accepted into Texas A&M Adams sophomore, Her family bounced all was in place, she found Bryan Adams High “The (NAF) endorse- University, where she immersed in the from house to house after a ride to Dallas with fami- School offers Career and ment was important to me plans to earn a Bachelor of Leadership Academy and arriving. The administra- ly members who were Technical Education and I didn’t want to give Science in Health. Her played in the drumline of tors of her new high heading to Corpus Christi. through NAF Academies up on what I had accom- mom, who is a surgical the school’s marching school determined she’d And by the Fall of her jun- and a unique Leadership plished in the previous technologist, inspired her band. Unexpectedly, her have to repeat 10th grade. ior year, she was back in Academy program. Under years,” Solis said. “This is to join the medical field. family got evicted and had Solis missed her high Bryan Adams High this model, all students where I started high Solis’ goal is to become a to move without a day’s school and her old life, so School. partake in a portfolio school and where I spent nurse practitioner or a vet- notice to her hometown of she attempted to return to “I chose to come back defense during their soph- two years of my life with erinarian. May 28 - June 3, 2020 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 8

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Millie Marie Cavil Ferguson deHaro-Saldivar Health Center Contined from Page 1 York National Millie was married to 1400 N. Westmoreland Convention. Millie served Floyd F. Ferguson, the Road, Dallas, TX 75211 She was a talented as Treasure of the South love of her life, before he homemaker and an excel- Central Region of Alpha preceded her in death. Bluitt-Flowers Health lent cook. She was gener- Kappa Alpha Sorority, They were the proud par- Center ous in sharing sumptuous Incorporated from 2000- ents of one daughter, 303 E. Overton Road, meals, not only for her 2004. Millie’s legacy in Stephanie Anne Ferguson Dallas, TX 75216 family, but for anyone Alpha Kappa Alpha Hawthorne; three sons, who would come by to Sorority, Incorporated Stephen Anthony Parkland offers COVID- ders and healthcare work- Irving Health Center visit. includes her daughter, Ferguson, Michael Floyd, 19 testing by appointment ers can also be tested at 1800 N. Britain Road, Millie Marie Cavil Stephanie A. Ferguson and Patrick Fitzgerald only for current Parkland Parkland’s main campus Irving, TX 75061 Ferguson was initiated Hawthorne and grand- Ferguson and six grand- patients who meet the and should call Parkland into Beta Kappa Chapter daughter Tamorah M. children, Tamorah, medically necessary crite- COVID-19 Patient Line at Southeast Dallas Health of Alpha Kappa Alpha Hawthorne, both members Stephanie (deceased), ria with a Parkland physi- 214-590-8060, Monday Center cian’s order. Parkland through Friday from 9 Sorority, Incorporated at of Alpha Xi Omega Brian, Evan, Raven and 9202 Elam Road, patients can contact the a.m. to 4 p.m. Huston-Tillotson College Chapter. Stephen II Brittaney. She Dallas, TX 75217 COVID-19 Patient Line at in Austin, Texas, January Millie was a devoted was beloved by her 214-590-8060, Monday Main campus testing site 1953. and active member of Sorority members, church E. Carlyle Smith, Jr. through Friday from 9 4811 Harry Hines Ave., As a life member of Holy Cross Catholic members and countless Health Center a.m. to 4 p.m. Dallas, TX 75235 Alpha Kappa Alpha Church and served with individuals from the com- 801 Conover Drive, Unscheduled, drop-in Grand Prairie, TX 75051 Sorority, Millie served the Alter Society and munity. Her love also appointments for the gen- Hatcher Station Health Alpha Xi Omega in lead- Parish Council. She was a extended to many others eral public will not be Center Not sure if you have ership positions including Life Member of Maria who affectionately called available at this time. 4600 Scyene Road, COVID-19 symptoms? the 25th President of Morgan YWCA and the her Aunt Millie and Please do not come to the Dallas, TX 75210 Visit to use the virtual Alpha Xi Omega Chapter, NAACP. Millie was affili- Mamma Millie. Emergency Room or symptom checker. First Vice President, ated with Church Women Urgent Care Emergency Garland Health Center Secretary, Sergeant-at- United, Catholic Final Arrangements Center for a testing 802 Hopkins Street, Arms, Hospitality Daughters of America, for Millie M. Cavil appointment. First respon- Garland, TX 75040 Committee Chair and Knights of Peter Claver Ferguson Publicity Committee Ladies Auxiliary, St Rosary – 7PM -8PM in lieu of flowers, dona- Chair. She chaired and Fidelis Court 102, Black Friday, May 29, 2020 Holy Cross Catholic tions be made to the Millie served on many commit- Academy of Arts and Public Viewing - Mask Holy Cross Catholic Church Ferguson Memorial tees during her member- Letters, African American Required Church 5004 Bonnie View Scholarship. ship in Alpha Xi Omega Museum, Dallas Black 10AM-5PM 5004 Bonnie View Road Please make checks Chapter. Millie was a can- Dance Theater, Dallas Road Dallas, Texas 75241 payable to the Ivy & Pearl didate for Regional Alumni Association of Evergreen Funeral Dallas, Texas 75241 Foundation of Dallas. Director in 1977. Her Huston-Tillotson College, Home A public memorial will sorority honors include Eight Ladies Bridge Club 6449 University Hills Saturday, May 30, be planned at a later Ivy & Pearl Graduate President Award, and Thirteen Hearts Boulevard 2020 date. Foundation of Dallas and National Reactivation Bridge Club, where she Dallas, Texas 75241 Private Funeral - PO Box 224487, Award presented at New served as President. 11:30AM The family is requesting Dallas, TX 75222-4487