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Texas Supreme Court extends state program to help tenants avoid eviction until Oct. 1

Jamaica Seeking $10.6

The extension comes as the Billion in Slave federal moratorium on Trade Reparations evictions is set to expire on July 31. “I am doing this because I have fought against this all my life, against chattel slavery, which has dehumanized human life.” BY ALLYSON WALLER The Texas Supreme Court has extended the state's eviction diver- sion program, which helps tenants facing eviction — if their landlords agree to participate. "Texas Supreme Court extends state program to help tenants avoid eviction until Oct. 1" was first pub- lished by The Texas Tribune, a non- profit, nonpartisan media organiza- tion that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. A state eviction diversion pro- gram launched in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended, according to a new emer- gency order from the Texas Supreme Court released on Monday. The diversion program was set to State officials of the Caribbean nation said they are asking Great Britain to pay $10.6 billion (USD) in reparations. expire on July 27. The new order extends it until Oct. 1. By Stacy M. Brown justice in all forms that one In the U.S., Congresswoman gating and presenting the facts In September, Gov. Greg Abbott NNPA Newswire Senior National would expect if they are to really Sheila Jackson-Lee has pushed and truth about the unprecedent- announced the creation of the Texas Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia ensure that we get justice from H.R. 40, a bill to form a commis- ed centuries of brutal enslave- Eviction Diversion Program and injustices to repair the damages sion to study reparations for ment of African people , racial said the state would use $171 mil- Jamaica has put a price tag on that our ancestors experienced,” African American victims of the healing, and transformation. lion in federal CARES Act funding slavery and is sending the British Olivia Grange, Minister of transatlantic slave trade. The bill would fund a commis- for rental assistance and legal serv- government the bill. Sports, Youth, and Culture, told “Has anyone addressed the sion to study and develop propos- ices for Texans facing eviction. The State officials of the Caribbean the Reuters news service. question of slavery and it’s com- als for providing reparations to program originally included 19 nation said they are asking Great “Our African ancestors were prehensive impact on Black African Americans. counties before expanding Britain to pay $10.6 billion forcibly removed from their Americans in this country? This The commission’s mission statewide in February. (USD) in reparations. home and suffered unparalleled is what H.R. 40 will do,” includes identifying the role of The voluntary program created That free and inhumane labor arrocities in Africa to carry out Jackson-Lee remarked. federal and state governments in an alternative to evictions when greatly enriched the slave own- forced labor to the benefit of the While H.R. 40 doesn’t place a supporting the institution of both tenants and landlords agree to ers. “ British Empire. Redress is well specific monetary value on repa- “We are hoping for repartory overdue.” rations, it does focus on investi- Continue Slavery Page 4 Continue Eviction Page 5 Final Farewell to JOE KIRVEN Joe Kirven passed away on July Clements, a groundbreaking Black member of the Board of 5th, 2021 at the age of 90. He grad- appointment where he steered black Trustees for the Hockaday School in uated from Booker T Washington candidates to appointments on Texas Dallas and a member of the Board of High School, attended Wiley state commissions. He liaised Regents of University of North College on an athletic scholarship in between the Governor’s office and Texas. Joe was most proud of his football and track, and graduated Texas Southern, Prairie View A&M endowed scholarship at Wiley with a Bachelors in Science. After University and all Texas HBCUs. College. He was also a member of college, Joe started ABCO Joe worked on minority business the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Maintenance Company with only issues for Presidents Nixon and Devoted to his family and friends, $500 and it built into a million-dol- Carter. In 1968, The Texas Chamber Joe helped countless people obtain lar company, acquired J & S of Commerce named him as one of jobs. He was a true pioneer and Chemical, and invested in real “Five Outstanding Young Texans,” inspiration to all. estate. and in 1972 Ebony magazine named Joe is preceded in death by his He was the youngest president of him as one of the Outstanding parents Lafayette Kirven and the Dallas Black Chamber of Businessmen of the Southwest. Derutha Kirven and siblings Commerce, was appointed to the Joe was a trustee and deacon of Lafayette Kirven, Jr., Howard Dallas City Council, and ran for the the St. John Missionary Baptist Kirven, sisters Alverine Taylor Dallas School Board. Joe served as a Church and was involved in many special assistant to Governor civic activities. He was the first Continue Kirven Page 2

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century, the devil was portrayed as black in color. The writings of the monk Caesarius of the abbey of Heisterbach CREATING GOD from that period contain references to the devil By Oscar H. Blayton and demons as having black skin. The Book of Genesis’ There is an ugly truth mists of time to the earli- creating a deity in one’s group, or more concisely, tions of Olorun, the cre- account of "In the begin- why some segments of est organized societies, own human image is from tribe to tribe, some- ator god found in ning..." was transformed white American society we find that tribalism “anthropomorphism.” times even creating dif- Nigerian culture, look into a Eurocentric narra- are so fierce in their steered religious iconog- This word is derived from ferent versions of the like Charlton Heston. tive with Adam and Eve defense of creationism. raphy for millennia. a combination of two same god. For this rea- By the Middle Ages, as people with light skin Simply put, that reason is Seemingly alone and Greek words: anthropos, son, across the globe, Christianity was securely giving birth to the human white supremacy. frightened in a world they “human” and morphe deities were not generi- the dominant religion in race. This article of faith But without a critical did not understand, “form.” And by creating cally human, but were Europe, having eliminat- in its European eth- examination of creation- ancient humans envi- deities in the form of attributed qualities of the ed the more ancient nomorphic form is as ism within the context of sioned a kindly and pro- humans, humans were people in the tribes who beliefs such as those held much a religious dogma those religious cultures tective deity that would thus in the form of the worshipped them. So, by Druids and worship- to many Americana that support and espouse shelter them and make gods. gods became not only pers of Isis. And with Christian creationists as it, one can easily over- sense of their world. To Throughout human anthropomorphic, but dominance comes con- are the Ten look the racism that is at make these protective history, religious iconog- ethnomorphic as well. trol. God, Christ and the Commandments. its core and the tribalistic deities relatable and easi- raphy often has attributed For this reason, represen- angels all were represent- ethos that breathed it into er to understand, they human qualities to divine tations of the Hindu god ed as having European life. were given human quali- beings. But this attribu- Brahma do not resemble features and pale skin. As If we peer through the ties. Another word for tion varied from group to Brad Pitt, nor do depic- far back as the late 13th (To Be Continued)

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Continued Slavery Page 1 that violated the human National Council on slavery until 1834. rights of all of us who are Reparations. To compensate slave own- slavery, forms of discrimi- descendants of enslaved “Reparations now,” ers, the British government nation in public and pri- Africans, I think that we Shepherd declared. took out a 20-million- vate sectors against freed can find common ground According to the National pound loan – or $27.7 mil- slaves and their descen- to pass this legislation,” Library of Jamaica, about lion U.S. – and only fin- dants, and lingering Congresswoman Jackson 600,000 Africans landed in ished paying off the subse- adverse effects of slavery Lee pronounced. Jamaica during the slave quent interest payments in on living African In Jamaica, officials dis- trade. 2015. Americans and society. played shackles, coffles, “Seized from Spain by the Slaves and their descen- Congresswoman Jackson slave collars, cotton English in 1655, Jamaica dants have never received Lee, who sits on numerous screws, bear traps, brand- was a British colony until compensation. House committees, includ- ing irons, and other items it became independent in “I am asking for the same ing the Judiciary, Budget, used to control slaves as 1962,” the Reuters report amount of money to be and Homeland Security, stirring evidence for the noted. “The West Indian paid to the slaves that were has made the reparations case for reparations. country of almost three paid to the slave owners,” legislation her top priority “We need a sense of out- million people is part of Mike Henry, a member of during the 117th Congress. rage directed at those who the Commonwealth, and the ruling Jamaica Labour “I think if people begin to could do such things to the British monarch Party, told Reuters. associate this legislation other human beings,” remains head of state.” “I am doing this because I with what happened to the Verene Shepherd, a Britain prohibited trade in have fought against this all descendants of enslaved Jamaican resident, wrote in slaves in its empire in my life, against chattel

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heck of a play,” Staubach item can be purchased said. “I said, ‘I closed my with a debit or credit card. eyes and said a “Hail “We think this one is Mary,”’ instead of saying, special in that it tells the ‘I closed my eyes and said story of an iconic play, an a prayer.’ Or I could have event, and it showcases said the, ‘Our Father to two of the greatest players Glory Be.’ But I said ‘Hail in NFL history,” said Mary.’” Mike Provenzale, The collaboration with Heritage’s production Ellipsis Digital LLC, manager. “And the cool designed by Austin-based thing about this is it offers artist Glitch, comes less a tangible aspect as well. than a month before You get to meet Roger Pearson finally joins and Drew and re-enact the Staubach in the Pro Hail Mary.” Football Hall of Fame. Ellipsis president Josh The three-time All-Pro Fagan says he’s a lifelong receiver is part of the Cowboys fan who is class of 2021. Staubach about the same age as the was enshrined in 1985. Hail Mary itself — 45. “When I saw some of Though the play was the numbers associated before Fagan’s time, his with this digital art from company connected with other people doing it, I Staubach and Pearson couldn’t believe it,” through Doug Donley, a FILE - In this Dec. 28, 1975, file photo, Dallas Cowboy wide receiver Drew Pearson (88) nears the end zone on a game-winning 50- yard touchdown pass play in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Bloomington, Minn. Cowboys Pearson said. “And then I friend and investor who quarterback Roger Staubach explained his game-winning throw by saying, "I closed my eyes and said a Hail Mary. Staubach and Pearson realized, ‘Hey, we might was a Dallas receiver late have connected again as part of a project to create a digital collectible of their famous Hail Mary for the Dallas Cowboys against have something of value in Pearson’s career. Minnesota in 1975. It's part of an emerging product in sports memorabilia called non-fungible tokens, or NFTs. (AP Photo/File) to these folks as well Fagan says Ellipsis has where we can generate the plans to pursue digital DALLAS (AP) — old enough to remember reach $80,000. Staubach told The same kind of numbers.’” memorabilia for other Roger Staubach and Drew Staubach’s 50-yard heave The winning bidder will Associated Press on Heritage was interested iconic sports moments. Pearson are always open in the final seconds, and get a 55-inch monitor to Tuesday. “But in 1975, it in part because there will “We feel and we feel to new ways of commem- Pearson’s on-the-hip catch display the collectible, and was the first time it was be only one digital rendi- like there’s a big opportu- orating their famous Hail after his forever-debated will join Staubach and ever used in the NFL.” tion of the Hail Mary. nity specifically with Mary touchdown that contact with defensive Pearson on the field for a That’s because of what Other NFTs are more like these vintage athletes, gave the Dallas Cowboys back Nate Wright a few re-enactment of the play Staubach told reporters traditional collectibles because, if you think a playoff victory over the yards from the end zone. that gave the Cowboys a after the game when asked such as trading cards, about it, their careers Minnesota Vikings in The non-fungible 17-14 victory. Dallas lost what he was thinking on with many more in circu- ended before the inven- 1975. token, or NFT, will be on to Pittsburgh in the Super the play. In that moment, lation. tion of the internet,” Nothing says “new” sale through Dallas-based Bowl that season. he had no idea what his Part of the appeal of Fagan said. “They never quite like a digital col- Heritage Auctions on Aug. “The Hail Mary has answer would create. NFTs is they can be trad- had to do these types of lectible known by a term 21-22 with a starting bid always been a part of my “I was a Catholic kid ed in cryptocurrencies. new forms of media mem- that might sound like a of $20,000 and estimates life, and it’s used now for from Cincinnati, Ohio, Heritage’s involvement orabilia. And there’s just a foreign language to folks that the price tag could a lot of different ways,” and you know, it was a also means the Hail Mary huge market for it.”

Continued Eviction Page 1 To be eligible for the diversion program, tenants GOP may boycott Jan. 6 probe participate, offering up to must have an active evic- 15 months of rental and tion case and a household after Pelosi blocks members utility assistance for ten- income either at or below ants. Once tenants and 80% of the median income By Mary Clare Jalonick their landlords agree in in their area. In February, (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) court to pursue state assis- the state introduced a $1.3 tance, eviction proceed- billion statewide rent WASHINGTON (AP) or Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan. mittee rules. 6th demands this ings can be delayed for up relief program that also — House Speaker Nancy The two men are outspo- Pelosi said she had unprecedented decision.” to 60 days. aids tenants with rental Pelosi on Wednesday ken allies of former spoken with McCarthy The move is emblemat- If the application is assistance to prevent hous- rejected two Republicans President Donald Trump, and told him that she ic of the raw political ten- approved, the tenant can ing instability or potential tapped by House GOP whose supporters laid would reject the two sions in Congress that remain in their home and eviction. A portion of that leader Kevin McCarthy to siege to the Capitol that names. have only escalated since the landlord will receive money also helps to fund sit on a committee inves- day and interrupted the “With respect for the the insurrection and raises lump-sum payments for the eviction diversion pro- tigating the Jan. 6 Capitol certification of President integrity of the investiga- the possibility that the past-due rent and late fees; gram. insurrection, a decision Joe Biden’s win. Both of tion, with an insistence on investigation — the only at that point, the eviction So far, the state’s rent the Republican them voted to overturn the truth and with concern comprehensive probe cur- case is dismissed and relief program has assisted denounced as “an egre- the election results in the about statements made rently being conducted of doesn’t become a public more than 80,000 house- gious abuse of power.” hours after the siege. and actions taken by these the attack — will be done record. But landlords can holds, including more than McCarthy said the Democrats have said members, I must reject almost entirely by decide at any time during 10,000 households that GOP won’t participate in the investigation will go the recommendations of Democrats. The House the 60-day period to have received more than the investigation if on whether the Representatives Banks voted in May to create an restart the eviction $90 million in assistance Democrats won’t accept Republicans participate and Jordan to the Select independent investigation process. through the eviction diver- the members he appoint- or not, as Pelosi has Committee,” Pelosi said that would have been Monday’s order also sion program. ed. already appointed eight of in a statement. evenly split between the allows a judge to postpone “I think it’s inevitable Pelosi cited the the 13 members — Pelosi has the authority parties, but Senate the eviction for 60 days if [evictions are] going to “integrity” of the probe in including Republican to approve or reject mem- Republicans blocked that a landlord has a pending rise,” Fuchs said. “I hope refusing to accept the Rep. Liz Cheney of bers, per committee rules, approach in a vote last application for the pro- I’m wrong, but I see an appointments of Indiana Wyoming, a Trump critic though she acknowledged month. gram on behalf of a tenant increase in evictions.” Rep. Jim Banks, picked — and that gives them a her move was unusual. McCarthy said Pelosi’s or if both parties say This story has been edited for by McCarthy to be the top bipartisan quorum to pro- She said “the unprece- move will damage the length.. The article originally they’re interested in par- appeared in The Texas Tribune at Republican on the panel, ceed, according to com- dented nature of January institution of Congress. ticipating. https://www.texastribune.org July 22 - 28, 2021 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 6

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Equal Housing Lender Member FDIC NMLSR ID 469761 Extra money for retired teachers in a “13th check” at center of Republican- Democrat shouting match On Tuesday, the Senate passed Senate Bill 7, which would provide retired teachers, counselors and school staff a one-time payment of up to $2,400 through the Teacher Retirement System

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"Extra money for retired to have legislators who are Federation of Teachers said in a statement Friday that Jessica Lemmer went over a fraction problem with her third teachers in a “13th check” skipping class because they on Twitter that the “sud- the governor will work to grade math class Jan. 14, 2018, at Edward Titche Elementary at center of Republican- don't like the assignment.” den” interest in passing a support retired educators. School in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas. Photo Credit: Democrat shouting match" But Democrats and 13th check this special ses- “Our retired teachers Leslie Boorhem-Stephenson for The Texas Tribune was first published by The teachers groups say sion “rings hollow.” deserve better than Texas Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, Republicans were to blame “Blaming House Democrats walking out on the regular session,” This article originally nonpartisan media organi- for the bill failing in the Democrats for ‘killing’ this them and abandoning their Marquez said. “We want to appeared in The Texas zation that informs Texans regular legislative session, bill by breaking quorum in duties to those who elected commit a portion of it to a Tribune at — and engages with them and are now using retired order to preserve Texans' them,” Eze said. 13th check for retired https://www.texastribune.o — about public policy, pol- teachers as a political pawn voting rights doesn't erase Goodwin said it was teachers when House rg/2021/07/17/retired- itics, government and in the battle playing out state leaders' longstanding frustrating that Republicans Democrats finally return to texas-teachers-13th- statewide issues. over the Democrats’ quo- inaction on the issue,” the were weaponizing educa- work.” check/. Republican officials are rum break. organization said in a tweet. tors. sounding the alarm this On Tuesday, the Senate Rep. Vikki Goodwin, D- “I respect our teachers week over the retired teach- passed Senate Bill 7, which Austin, backed a 13th and retired teachers great- CHRISTMAS IN JULY eBOOK GIVE- ers in Texas who are unlike- would provide retired check bill for retired educa- ly,” Goodwin said. “I AWAY TO BEAT BOREDOM ly to receive an extra pay- teachers, counselors and tors during the regular ses- would never use them as a ment of up to $2,400 from school staff a one-time pay- sion, House Bill 3507. The pawn in a game to make (DALLAS, TX — July on July 31. Visit the state’s teacher retire- ment, or “13th check,” of bill, which had more than another group of people 21, 2021) – Coffee Creek http://www.coffeecreekme- ment fund, with Democrats up to $2,400 through the 100 bipartisan members look bad.” Media Group and Author diagroup.com for a com- shutting down the special Teacher Retirement System signed on as coauthors, Republican lawmakers Sharon Jones-Scaife is plete list of dates each book legislative session. of Texas. It would apply to advanced out of a House said Thursday that they did- excited to announce its is available for download. GOP lawmakers held at thousands of ex-educators committee but was never n’t pass Goodwin’s bill in “Christmas in July eBook Other titles include I Miss least three press confer- who stopped working scheduled for a vote by the the regular session because Giveaway”. You Papa, Mrs. Hughes is ences this week pointing before the start of this year full chamber. the state didn’t have the “Christmas in July Missing, It’s Bedtime Lil’ the finger at Democrats and reach the pockets of “It would have passed funds needed. eBook Giveaway” was Marco, Lil’ Marco Plays who absconded to retirees no later than extensively if it had made it Enrique Marquez, chief designed to keep young Hide and Seek, Maddie on Washington, D.C., on January 2022. to the floor — so this whole of staff for House Speaker readers enriched and a Mission, and Just Kick It. Monday in an effort to Those retirees say idea that we are keeping Dade Phelan, said in a engaged the last days of block GOP voting bills. assigning blame is less teachers from getting a 13th statement that the economy their summer vacation by GIVEAWAY IS LIVE “There really is no important than getting paycheck is ridiculous,” has since improved follow- providing access to free FROM JULY 22 AND excuse for not being here those checks out the door. Goodwin said. “We had an ing the pandemic and reces- eBook downloads. WILL RUN UNTIL for the people who have “I want to see that ‘13th opportunity during session sion, citing a revised bien- “It’s an honor to provide MIDNIGHT ON JULY been here for them all of check’ in the hands of all to make that happen.” nial revenue estimate from my book, “Kindness, It’s In 31. their lives and for their the retirees who deserve The calendars commit- the comptroller’s office last You” as one of the high- kids’ lives and for their con- this,” said Rita Runnels, a tee, which schedules bills week. lighted and first books.” For a complete list of the stituents,” said Sen. Angela retired educator. “I want to for House votes, is chaired “The State has several Parents, teachers, and titles that can be down- Paxton, R-McKinney, at a see them come together and by a Republican. billion dollars in available children can download loaded for FREE visit press conference Friday. to do this.” Renae Eze, spokesperson general revenue that was these children’s books https://coffeecreekmedia- “They deserve better than The Texas American for Gov. Greg Abbott, said not available to use during from July 22 until midnight group.com