I Volume XXXI, Number XXI July 15-28, 2021 The hoax of widespread voter fraud

- See Page 3 Healthcare costs hammer minorities Visit us online at www.northdallasgazette.com - See Page 4 Taylor Hearn of the Texas Texas Dems flee the state over Rangers is commanding voting bills respect on and off the field - See Page 5 By: Jackie Hardy Biden changes NDG Contributing Writer Trump rules Since 2019, native Texan and on visas pitcher, Taylor Hearn has been wearing number 52 for the Texas - See Page 6 Rangers after advancing from the Frisco RoughRiders minor league Carrollton to team in 2018. He’s grateful to be able to play for expand DART a team that is in his home state be- rail station cause it allows his beloved parents the opportunity to attend his games - See Page 7 as he shared with North Dallas Ga- zette via a Zoom interview. “My parents have not seen me Louisiana’s play in a longtime; they’re so use Taylor Hearn takes the mound for the Texas Rangers during recent action. His current oldest tradition to seeing me play on a computer assignment is only a short drive from his native Royse City, close enough for his parents screen. It was pretty cool,” declares to attend his games. (Photo: Kelly Gavin / Texas Rangers) of Juneteenth Hearn on getting the opportunity to Athletic Conference and his 71 He credits his father, Robby and play for the Rangers. strikeouts ranked 10th overall. his mother, Debra for always sup- - See Page 8 Prior to being traded, Hearn Hearn was drafted by the Pitts- porting him and being a constant played for Altoona Curve, a minor burgh Pirates (22nd round), Cincin- encourager throughout his life. Black History league team affiliated with the Pitts- nati Reds (36th round), and Minne- “They have been so supportive in burgh Pirates organization where sota Twins (25th round), but chose every aspect of my life from the ups tours start again he began the season as the Pirates’ to remain in college during those and downs with dealing with inju- on Aug. 7 ninth best prospect according to years of 2012-2014. In 2015, he ries to playing different sports com- Baseball America. signed with the Washington Nation- ing from rodeo, basketball, baseball - See Page 9 In college, Hearn played for San als as fifth round draft pick cement- and football,” he states. Jacinto in Houston then transferred ing his professional baseball career. Hearn is not only close to his par- Sister Tarpley: to Oklahoma Baptist University In 2017, he received the distin- ents, but as he puts it he has a tight (OBU) in Shawnee for a year. Dur- guished honor of having his high knit relationship with his younger Holy Spirit: ing his college tenure, he achieved school baseball jersey retired from sibling, Robyn. He affectionately recognition for his nine wins which his alma mater, Royse City high The Anointing See HEARN , Page 9 ranked T3rd in the NAIA Sooner school. - See Page 15 Inside... See Page 2 People In The News ... People in the News ...... 2 Op/Ed ...... 3 Health ...... 4 Community ...... 5 Education ...... 6 Irving / Carrollton / Plano ...... 7 Entertainment ...... 9-10 SR Richard Nelson Rep. Eleanor Norton Sisaundra Lewis Marketplace ...... 11-12 Career / Notices ...... 13 NDG Quote of the Week: “Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” Religion ...... 14-15 — Dr. Mae Jemison NDG Book Review ...... 10 People in the News www.NorthDallasGazette.com he participated in marching pinnacle of today’s newest dling) 1st Class Jonathan aircraft electrical and elec- SR Richard Nelson band and media technology. sailors. Nelson is awarded a Connor for their leadership tronic systems. GREAT LAKES (NNS) He became an Eagle Scout lag letter of commendation. and guidance. Boot camp is approxi- — Seaman Recruit Richard at the age of 13 and served Nelson said he was hon- Nelson said changing mately eight weeks and Nelson, Division 231, grad- as Order of the Arrow vice ored to receive the MEA. routines and habits was his all enlistees into the U.S. uated as the top Sailor from chief for his local chapter. “This award is a state- biggest challenge at boot Navy begin their careers Recruit Training Com- Nelson is assigned the ment that through hard camp. at the command. Train- mand, earning the Military rate of aviation electronics work I can accomplish “I’ve already vastly im- ing includes physical fit- Excellence Award on May technician. whatever I set my mind to,” proved my quality of life,” ness, seamanship, firearms, 27. The Navy Club of the he said. “It is a wonderful he said. “I look forward to firefighting and shipboard Nelson, from Fort Worth, United States Military Ex- way to start my Navy ca- applying these lessons to damage control along with Texas, said he joined the cellence Award (MEA) is reer.” other aspects of my life to lessons in Navy heritage Navy to fulfill commit- the top award presented to Nelson credited his Re- be the best person I can be.” and core values, teamwork ments to himself and others. the No. 1 recruit of their cruit Division Commanders After graduation, Nelson and discipline. More than “I joined as a way to Nelson, 29, attended Tar- graduating training group. (RDCs), Chief Engineman will attend “A” School in 40,000 recruits are trained serve others at the highest rant County College in Fort The MEA is awarded to the Kevin Ives, Engineman Pensacola, Florida. Avia- annually at RTC and begin levels and to put myself on Worth, Texas, where he was recruit that best exemplifies 1st Class Jordan Alcantra, tion electronics technicians their Navy careers. a path that would allow me pursuing a degree in math- the qualities of enthusiasm, Aviation Electronics Tech- work with some of the For more news from Re- to live my life in a way that ematics. He is a 2010 grad- devotion to duty, military nician 2nd Class Jenni- most advanced electron- cruit Training Command, maximized my happiness,” uate of Mansfield (Texas) bearing and teamwork. The fer Durham, and Aviation ics equipment in the world visit www.navy.mil/local/ Nelson said. Legacy High School, where award placed him at the Boatswain’s Mate (Han- and repair a wide range of rtc.

measure requires a GAO “Alarmingly, 8,500 wom- Europe, and evaluate op- The Peters-Fischer leg- Rep. Eleanor Norton evaluation of the National en were killed in car crashes tions for strengthening the islation has been included By Stacy M. Brown Highway Traffic Safety in the U.S. in 2018, with 61 agency’s vehicle safety test- as part of the Senate Com- NNPA Newswire Senior Administration’s (NHTSA) percent of the women be- ing to reduce gender-based merce Surface Transporta- National Correspondent failure to use crash test ing in the driver’s seat,” the disparities in car crash out- tion Reauthorization bill. dummies that represent the Congresswoman noted. comes. “When a vehicle has Congresswoman Eleanor driving public, especially The total number of traf- The bill requires NHTSA met or exceeded national Holmes Norton (D-DC) has women, while assessing fic crashes in the District to submit an interim report safety standards- consum- joined two of her House of vehicle safety through its of Columbia have steadily to Congress explaining ers should have every confi- Representatives colleagues 5-star safety rating pro- been on the rise since 2013 what new advanced crash dence the product has truly in filing bipartisan legisla- gram. with the highest number of test dummies it is currently earned a safety seal of ap- tion to improve the federal Congresswoman Norton crashes occurring in 2016 studying for potential use in proval of the U.S. govern- government’s vehicle safety provided statistics to show at 26,525, after which the its 5-star safety rating pro- ment,” Congressman Bili- testing practices, specifical- that current tests fail to use total number of crashes re- gram. rakis wrote in a statement. ly those involving the use of federal vehicle safety tests crash test dummies repre- mained relatively steady, In the Senate, compan- “I was startled to learn crash test dummies. and how those tests impact senting women, especially according to the most recent ion legislation has already of allegations related to the The Furthering Advanced the safety of all drivers and in the driver’s seat, even D.C. Traffic Safety Report. been filed by Sen. Gary Pe- gender inequality of auto and Inclusive Research for passengers. though research suggests The bipartisan legisla- ters (D-MI), who serves as safety tests. I think of my Crash Tests Act would or- Co-authored by Con- that women have a higher tion would also require the Chairman of the Commerce wife, my mother, my sister- der a comprehensive Gov- gressman Gus Bilirakis (R- likelihood of being killed or GAO to compare NHTSA’s Subcommittee on Surface in-law—and all the women ernment Accountability Of- FL) and Congresswoman significantly injured in a car practices to other safety rat- Transportation, and Senator See NORTON, Page 9 fice (GAO) study of current Kathy Castor (D-FL), the crash. ing programs, such as in Deb Fischer (R-NE).

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2 | July 15-28, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Op-Ed The real hoax; Claims of widespread voter fraud By Tx. Sen. Royce West including SB7, which was not drive, by giving them And bill supporters and thwarted by my colleagues a ride to polling places. the Lt. Governor say lan- A former U.S. Command- in the Texas House during Churches and other organi- guage that would have not er-in-Chief has made it his the final hours of the 87th zations across the country opened polls on the last P.O. Box 763866 - Dallas, Texas 75736-3866 habit to immediately label Regular Legislative Ses- have helped get voters to Sunday of early voting until Phone: 972-432-5219 - Fax: 972-509-9058 any claims, no matter how sion. By the end of May, 14 the polls. SB7’s heir will 1:00 p.m. will not be includ- factual, not aligned with his states had passed new laws discourage citizenship and ed this time. Shouts raised “Do what you say you are branding of information as that place more restrictions kindness by forcing good the roof at the thought of going to do ... when you say “a witch hunt” or “a hoax.” on voters. neighbors to complete a limiting “Souls to the Polls” you are going to do it.” But a bill that will if passed During the pandemic, form that must be submitted efforts historically support- - create confusion for voters some Texas jurisdictions to election officials if they ed by Black churches. and reject ballots for rea- passed rules that helped carry three or more people But another part of the bill Publisher’s Office: sons now legal under law voters feel safe, such as to a voting site. [email protected] may likely remain. It calls under the guise of ensuring creating mobile or tempo- I’m glad that a provision for the Secretary of State to voting integrity, that’s the rary voting locations and in an early version of the Sales Department: monitor county voter rolls to real hoax. expanding provisions that elections bill that could have determine if the number of [email protected] The Texas Attorney Gen- allow curbside voting. SB7 created chaos at voting sites voters registered in a county and its Special Session suc- by allowing poll watchers to 972-509-9049 eral’s website says that exceeds the number of vot- since 2005, the office has cessor will eliminate “drive- record voters was removed. ers who are eligible to vote successfully prosecuted 534 through voting” by banning But the bill still gives poll Editorial Department: in that county. The problem offenses related to election the use of “moveable” struc- watchers near unfettered [email protected] is that from year-to-year, fraud involving 155 per- tures or tents or parking lots ability to have too much of there is not an official in- sons. A tally of the number or garages as voting loca- a presence at polling places, Online: strument that tabulates how of votes cast in statewide tions. No known reports in- with only their pledge that www.NorthDallasGazette.com many persons are eligible to elections over the same dicate fraud. they will not disrupt voting vote in a particular county. www.twitter.com/NDGEditor period totaled 83,933,740. Voters who are mobility- activities. The bill creates a www.facebook.com/NorthDallasGazette Finding widespread voter challenged are able under Class B Misdemeanor for Officially, how many peo- www.pinterest.com/NDallasGazette fraud in Texas can possibly, current state law, to vote election workers who deny ple moved to Dallas, Bexar, Harris or Travis or Tarrant www.instagram.com/NorthDallasGazette if not rightfully, be called from their cars or the ve- poll watchers free move- a witch hunt. I’d bet more hicle they are riding in. ment at a voting site. counties last year? than 534 people claim to The proposed legislation This week, reports When the departing STAFF Secretary of State’s office Chairman Emeritus Religious / Marketing Editor have seen Bigfoot! would allow only the voter emerged that two more bad Jim Bochum Shirley Demus Tarpley Longstanding claims of or an accompanying child policy choices will not be said the 2020 Election was 1933-2009 (“Sister Tarpley”) voting improprieties were to remain inside the vehicle part of the new voting bill. “smooth and secure” and turnout in Texas was higher Chief Editor Emeritus breathed new life by a while their ballot is being One provision would have Ruth Ferguson NDG Columnist Presidential candidate who cast. Even the driver, must allowed a judge to overturn than it had been since the 1965-2020 Allen R. Gray lost the popular vote in the get out. the results of an election 1992 Election, any talk last two elections. They Over the years, civic- based on assertions that the of widespread voter fraud Published by Minority Opportunity News, Inc. Contributing Writers can be seen as the impetus minded Texans have helped votes were illegally cast, sounds suspicious, at least Jackie Hardy for nearly 400 bills filed in their neighbors, including without actually counting to me. You might call it fake Interim Editor Breanne Holley state legislatures in 2021, seniors and others who do the votes. news. David Wilfong Jacquinette Murphy Community Marketing Dwain Price Dems flight is a journey toward voting rights Nadina Davis Terri Schlichenmeyer David Wilfong By Anthony Gutierrez in which to vote and still, shameful. here in Texas and across the Senior Account Executive Common Cause Texas Republican state leaders But today, Texas Demo- country. Debra K. Johnson Executive Director worked to strip away the crats are showing America But Texas is just one Production freedom to vote in the mid- what it looks like to fight example. Voters in Geor- David Wilfong Voting and elections are dle of the night while most like hell for our voting gia, Michigan, Wisconsin, NDG Obituary Dept. the very heart and soul of Texans were asleep this rights. They are using ev- and countless others are Vicky Richardson-Stewart our democracy. past weekend. ery tool available because also facing Republican-led VP of Operations There is nothing more The Republicans’ voter they know there is nothing schemes to strip away our sacred than every voter’s suppression bill would more important than pre- voting rights. right to cast a ballot and make it even more diffi- serving our democracy so Voters cannot afford to be heard by their govern- cult to vote, especially for every Texan can have their wait any longer for Con- ment on Election Day— no senior, disabled, and low- voice be heard by their gov- gress to take action. If we matter where you live, how income Texans. The bill is ernment. believe in free and fair elec- much money you make, the designed to confuse voters political party you belong to keep us from casting a In America, what state tions, then we have to fight to, or the color of your skin. ballot and having our vote you live in should not de- for them. Yet here in Texas, Gover- counted. It is every single termine whether you have Texas Democrats have nor Abbot and Republican Texans’ constitutionally the right to vote. The For led by example, doing leadership in the state leg- protected right to vote and The People Act is the solu- whatever it takes to pre- islature are waging a war Governor Abbot and Re- tion we need to end these serve our democracy. Now North Dallas Gazette assumes no responsibility on our right to vote. Texas publican leaders’ attempts anti-democratic voter sup- it’s time for Congress to do for unsolicited material and reserves the right to is already the toughest state to take that right away is pression tactics happening the same. edit and make appropriate revisions. The North Dallas Gazette, formerly Minority Opportunity News, was founded in July 1991, by Mr. Jim Bochum and Mr. Thurman R. Jones. North Dallas Gazette is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Minority Opportunity News, Inc.

For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com July 15-28, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette | 3 Health www.NorthDallasGazette.com Even as pandemic eases, black and latinx adults face greatest financial challenges from chronic lack of affordable health care By Stacy M. Brown Just over half (54 per- cal debt. “Although the survey NNPA Newswire Senior cent) of people who lost More than one-quarter indicates improvement in National Correspondent coverage through their job (27 percent) were unable insurance coverage dur- and did not get COBRA to pay for basic necessities ing the pandemic, it also According to results were without coverage for such as food, heat, or rent. shows that health insurance from a new Common- three months or less. The authors noted sev- in America is not protective wealth Fund survey, Ameri- About 30 percent did not eral policy options they enough,” stated Dr. Sara R. cans who have suffered the gain insurance until four said could alleviate medi- Collins, the lead author and most during the COVID-19 to 11 months later, and 16 cal bills and debt problems Commonwealth Fund Vice pandemic are also the most percent were uninsured for and provide relief, includ- President for Health Care likely saddled with medical More than half (55 percent) of Black and nearly half (44 percent) of longer than a year. ing making the temporary Coverage, Access, and bill problems and debt. Latinx/Hispanic adults said they had medical bill problems and debt, An estimated 10 percent American Rescue Plan Tracking. The Commonwealth compared to one-third (32 percent) of white adults. (Photo via NNPA) of working-age adults were marketplace subsidies per- “The persistent coverage Fund, a foundation that eases and more gain insur- had a medical bill problem uninsured during the first manent. inadequacy and vulnerabil- promotes a high-perform- ance coverage.” or were paying off medical half of 2021 — a smaller That could reduce the ity among U.S. working- ing health care system that More than half (55 per- debt. share than 2020 estimates number of uninsured by age adults is compromising achieves better access and cent) of Black and nearly One-third (34 percent) from federal and private 4.2 million in 2022, the re- their ability to get the care improved quality, noted half (44 percent) of Latinx/ of working-age adults with surveys. searchers said. they need and leaving many that adults ages 19 to 64 Hispanic adults said they employer coverage re- The survey findings sug- They also suggested pro- with medical debt at a mo- contracted the virus, lost had medical bill problems ported medical bill or debt gest that more people have viding Medicaid-eligible ment when they should be income, or lost their job- and debt, compared to one- problems, as did nearly half gained insurance than lost it adults in the 13 states that recovering after months of based health insurance cov- third (32 percent) of white (46 percent) of adults with since the pandemic began. have not yet expanded their financial insecurity.” erage. adults. individual and marketplace Federal efforts to help program a federal insurance Dr. David Blumenthal, Those individuals also Overall, one-third of U.S. coverage. people maintain their Med- option to cover an estimat- the president of the Com- reported higher rates of adults said their income fell Relatively few adults lost icaid coverage, combined ed 2.3 million uninsured. monwealth Fund, remarked medical bills and debt during the pandemic, but job-based health insurance with state and federal ef- Reigning in deductibles that people struggled with problems than people not Black, Latinx/Hispanic, coverage during the pan- forts to encourage people and out-of-pocket costs inadequate health coverage affected by the pandemic in and low-income adults demic. However, many of to enroll in the Affordable in marketplace plans with and mounting debt before those ways. were particularly hard hit, those who did were left ex- Care Act (ACA) market- new subsidies and rules the pandemic. Researchers found those the report continued. posed to health care costs, places and Medicaid, have also should help, they said. “Now, the administration who lost income experi- Forty-four percent of researchers wrote. increased enrollment in More individuals with and Congress have an op- enced medical bill prob- Black adults and 45 percent The survey, which took both. unaffordable or skimpy portunity to ensure not only lems at the highest rates, of Latinx/Hispanic adults place between March 9 and The researchers deter- employer plans should be that all U.S. residents have especially those who also reported a loss of income. June 8, revealed that just mined that medical debt allowed to enroll in market- health insurance but that tested positive or became Insured and uninsured 6 percent of working-age leaves people with linger- place plans, the Common- the coverage is affordable sick with COVID-19 or lost adults alike struggle to adults lost job-based cov- ing financial problems. wealth Fund researchers and comprehensive,” Dr. coverage. pay their medical bills, but erage — whether through Thirty-five percent said stated. Blumenthal declared. The report revealed that those without coverage their job or that of a spouse, they had used up most or Black and Latinx adults face more significant chal- partner, or parent — since all their savings to pay their “face the greatest financial lenges. the pandemic began. bills. challenges from chronic More than one-third of Of those individuals, 67 Forty-three percent had lack of affordable health insured adults and half of percent gained coverage received a lower credit rat- care, even as the pandemic uninsured adults said they elsewhere. ing because of their medi- New report reveals urgent need to address maternal mortality, mental and behavioral health, and food insecurity in the U.S. MINNETONKA, Minn.: builds on more than three of the magnitude of health educational attainment, and The United Health Foun- decades of data and report- disparities. race and ethnicity, which dation, the philanthropic ing from America’s Health UnitedHealth Group have worsened for certain foundation of UnitedHealth Rankings®, and provides plans to use the findings groups, particularly those Group (NYSE: UNH), re- a comprehensive portrait of this report as a critical without a high school edu- leased its inaugural Amer- of the breadth, depth and source of information to cation and females. For ica’s Health Rankings persistence of disparities fulfill its mission of making example, in the 2017-2019 Health Disparities Report, in population health over the health system work bet- time frame, adults with less highlighting persistent and time, in an effort to spark ter for everyone. than a high school educa- widening gaps in health meaningful dialogue and Key findings of the re- tion had a rate of frequent and well-being by race and action to advance health port at the national level mental distress that was ethnicity, gender, geogra- equity. Importantly, the include: 123% higher than college phy and educational level. report focuses on pre-pan- • Deep and persistent dis- graduates, and females The report and associ- demic data, providing an parities in mental and be- had a 70% higher rate of ated interactive website in-depth baseline measure havioral health by gender, See REPORT, Page 7

4 | July 15-28, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Community Texas Dems fly the coop to stall GOP voting bills By Stacy M. Brown versial decision to defund faced before, and in the fight tooth and nail in de- NNPA Senior National the legislative body’s bud- long run, we have been able fense of access to the bal- Correspondent get to punish the Texas to preserve.” lot box and Texans’ civil Democrats who walked out Sen. West thanked all of rights by once again break- Democrats in the Texas and successfully killed Sen- the grassroots organiza- ing quorum,” said Brianna Legislature fled the state ate Bill 7, the controversial tions who have lent their Brown, deputy director fo ahead of expected votes on voter suppression bill. voice and strength to the teh Texas Organizing Proj- new voting laws. By Tuesday, talk had campaign against the voter ect. The group flew to Wash- even turned to Abbott hav- suppression laws in Texas. “Knowing this was not a ington, D.C., to shine a ing the Dem contingent ar- “We are clearly in a cul- decision made lightly, TOP spotlight on the “GOP’s as- reste upon their return to tural war like we have nev- applauds these representa- sault on voters in the Lone the state. er seen before in our life- tives for boldly stepping Star State” and around the Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer meets with Texas Democrats The Texas Legislative time,” the senator declared. up to protect the voices and country. in the nation’s capital as they left to break quorum over voting rights Black Caucus and Texas “We are facing what oth- livelihoods of Black and “The cohort of Demo- measures. (Photo courtesy of Texas Sen. Royce West) NAACP held a joint news ers have faced before, but Latino Texans. crats were aiming to trans- cess, and if we find a way to make sure that our voice conference. we have the tools that our “Their courageous ac- form themselves into the to stop these bills, we will is heard,” added Bates, who They explained how race ancestors did not have; we tion today brings us one nation’s new symbols in do that,” Texas State Rep. planned to attend rallies in has “infected the entire leg- have the right to vote, they step closer to derailing the the fight for voting rights, Toni Rose, who serves the Austin to demand GOP islative process around the did not.” right-wing dog and pony according to several people Dallas area communities of lawmakers end their voter passage of SB1/HB3 and The senator continued: show that Gov. Abbott and familiar with their plans,” Oak Cliff, Highland Hills, suppression tactics. how the bill will dispropor- “We have the ammuni- his allies are trying to run in the New York Times said. Pleasant Grove, Balch “I’m excited and proud tionately impact African- tion to turn back the tide. this special session. “The goal is to apply Springs, and Mesquite, as- of those who represent us. Americans and other mi- We have to get out to vote “With not a moment to pressure to Senate Demo- serted to the Black Press. They have been bold and norities.” and use the ammunition at lose, we as progressives crats who so far have been “I am incredibly pleased stood at all costs to stand “It’s Jim Crow 2.0,” our disposal, and we can must utilize every tool at unable to pass federal legis- that grassroots organiza- for and with us for our State Sen. Royce West said. lation to address the issue.” win this battle and make our disposal to safeguard tions have mobilized. They rights,” she concluded. Sen. West represents the With President Biden sure that the dream of our fundamental right to have been successful at am- Texas Republican Gov. 23rd senatorial district – planning to deliver a major America is realized by all have a say in our democ- plifying the message,” Rep. Greg Abbott has again Dallas County. speech on voting rights on Americans regardless of racy. TOP and partner or- Rose stated. called for a special legisla- “What we are trying to Tuesday in Philadelphia, the color of their skin.” ganizations from across the Crystal Bates of the or- tive session, which began accomplish frankly is try- the Times said the exo- While the move is draw- state will convene at the ganization, Our Vote is Our on Thursday, July 8. dus from Texas could lead ing to push a boulder up a ing the ire of GOP officials, Texas Capitol on Tuesday Voice, told the Black Press The call came just 24 to dueling showdowns in hill,” Sen. West explained. organizations throughout to reaffirm that these rights that it would be “ineffective hours before the start of the Austin and Washington. “The reason is that we Texas are applauding the are non-negotiable, and we not to say or do anything.” legislative session. “We have rules that we don’t have the votes, but maneuver. will fiercely defend them.” “We have to use what- It included voting rights will utilize as best we can. we are determined. We are “Texas House Democrats NDG’s David Wilfong ever opportunities we have and Gov. Abbott’s contro- We will go through the pro- facing what others have are making clear they will contributed to this report. Bonton Farms bill for the formerly incarcerated signed into law DALLAS--(BUSINESS are better off and safer when thousands,” said Babcock. average life expectancy of WIRE)--Unpaid traffic everyone has a chance to In Bonton, the life ex- men in Dallas County. Bon- tickets or fines will no lon- flourish. The Bonton Farms pectancy of male residents See BONTON, Page 15 ger impede formerly incar- Act will return hope to is 11.7 years less than the cerated individuals from a fresh start after Texas Gov- ernor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 569, officially known as the Bonton Farms Act, into law the second day of the special session. The new legislation re- quires a judge or justice to credit a defendant for back time toward tickets, fines and warrants incurred be- from a collaboration be- ployees faced fines from fore his or her incarcera- tween Rep. Scott Sanford, unpaid Class C misdemean- tion. The inability to pay R, and Daron Babcock, ors or failing to make a these fines builds a founda- founder of Bonton Farms, court appearance while in- tional barrier that prevents an organic farm in southern carcerated. He began seek- people from obtaining an Dallas that has grown to ing solutions and secured a updated license, which then address inequities beyond win with HB 569. leads to further barriers food insecurity in the Bon- “While the bill referenc- when seeking employment ton neighborhood. es Bonton, we are just one or housing. After moving to Bonton example of neighborhoods Focused on improving and establishing Bonton being destroyed by racist the re-entry process, the Farms, Babcock soon real- inequities in this state. Our​ Bonton Farms Act was born ized that many of his em- communities, city and state

For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com July 15-28, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette | 5 Education www.NorthDallasGazette.com Biden administration withdraws Trump rule on international student visas (American Council on The career pathways re- ward Greater Inclusion and of internationalization at Education) The Depart- port, published with sup- Success: A New Compact U.S. colleges and universi- ment of Homeland Security port from the Charles Koch for International Students,” ties, analyzes progress and (DHS) has formally with- Foundation, looks at how which ACE published in trends over time, and iden- drawn the Trump admin- international graduates of February, is for higher edu- tifies future priorities. It is istration’s proposed rule U.S. institutions fare in cation institutions to estab- the only comprehensive that would impose a fixed the job market and how lish lifelong relationships source of data and analy- duration of admission for their career trajectories are with international students sis on internationalization international students and altered as a result of their and to ensure that they not in U.S. higher education. restore “duration of status.” study-abroad experience. only thrive academically ACE is currently collecting Duration of status allows The author, Anna Esa- and socially while on cam- data from campus leaders international students to ki-Smith, co-founder and pus, but are also well pre- for the next iteration of the stay in the country indefi- / Unsplash Felipe Gregate managing director of Edu- pared for careers and life survey, which is conducted nitely without reapplying more than 32,000 public dents and a new report titled cation Rethink, summarizes upon graduation. once every five years. for a visa as long as they re- comments on the proposed “Career Pathways for In- existing research, identifies The attitudes of the U.S. The American Council main enrolled in their post- rule, nearly all of which ex- ternational Students” were gaps in existing data, and public towards interna- on Education (ACE) is a secondary program. pressed opposition. recently added to the trove concludes with a list of spe- tional students also impact membership organization ACE and other associa- “We are very pleased that of ACE resources covering cific research questions for campuses’ ability to foster that mobilizes the higher tions opposed the rule when it has been formally with- a range of topics related to further study. Declining in- a welcoming environment education community to it was first proposed in Oc- drawn and it was one of the international students. ternational enrollment rates and sways policy decisions. shape effective public tober 2020. The groups then things that we asked Home- Three video postcards in the U.S., exacerbated by In Episode 46 of ACE’s policy and foster innova- suggested the withdrawal as land Security to do right produced in collaboration the pandemic and the pre- dotEDU podcast, David tive, high-quality practice. after Secretary Mayorkas part of recommendations to with EducationUSA feature vious administration’s visa Winston of the Winston As the major coordinating was confirmed,” ACE’s interviews with regional Secretary Alejandro May- restrictions, plus enhanced group discusses the data he body for the nation’s col- Sarah Spreitzer told Inside education advising coordi- orkas in February 2021 on recruitment strategies from helped collect for the issue leges and universities, our Higher Ed yesterday. “I nators from EducationUSA how DHS can help support competing host countries, brief “International Student strength lies in our diverse international students and think it sends a much more speaking about the needs all create an urgent need to Inclusion And Success: membership of more than restore the United States’ welcoming message to our and experiences of inter- provide U.S. colleges and Public Attitudes, Policy 1,700 colleges and univer- status as the destination of international students, who national students interested universities with data to Imperatives, and Practical sities, related associations, choice for global students along with our institutions in studying in the United support successful recruit- Strategies” and how lead- and other organizations in and scholars. of higher education were States from Ecuador, Ma- ment and enrollment yields, ers can make the case for America and abroad. ACE As they told Mayorkas, very concerned when it was lawi, and Mongolia. The the author writes. Building the positive contributions DHS was incorrectly in- proposed.” interviews are intended to on this report to provide international students make is the only major higher serting itself into academic New ACE resources provide useful information data on career prospects for to the U.S. economy and education association to decisions made by colleges support international to U.S. higher education international students in the college campuses. represent all types of U.S. and universities, who are students professionals who seek to United States is one way to Finally, ACE’s Map- accredited, degree-grant- in a much better place to A series of videos on gain perspectives on how do that. ping Internationalization ing institutions: two-year decide if a student is mak- resources and support sys- the pandemic has impacted Another important as- on U.S. Campuses Survey and four-year, public and ing satisfactory academic tems for prospective and these students and their pect, as highlighted in “To- assesses the current state private. progress. DHS received current international stu- needs. New report calls on federal government to encourage focusing resources on high-quality science for all students WASHINGTON — The and the future STEM work- communities are not deliv- White House, with lead- force, yet science education ering high-quality science ership from the Office of is not the national priority education in equal measure Science and Technology it needs to be. High-quality to all — students of color Policy, should encourage science education gives and students experiencing federal agencies, state and students the opportunity poverty are particularly un- local governments, and to carry out investigations, likely to have high-quality others to focus resources analyze data, draw conclu- science education through- on increasing the quality sions, and communicate out K-16. and accessibility of science results — skills that are “Far too many students, education — from kinder- increasingly valuable in from kindergarten class- garten through the end of a today’s workforce and so- rooms to college lecture postsecondary degree (K- ciety overall. halls, are learning science 16) — says a new report Only 22 percent of Amer- by reading about it in a text- from the National Acad- ican high school graduates book, by listening passive- emies of Sciences, Engi- are proficient in science, ly, or memorizing discon- neering, and Medicine. and the average elementary nected facts. They’re left Call to Action for Sci- classroom devotes less than asking, ‘what does science ence Education: Building 20 minutes per day to sci- have to do with my life?’” Opportunity for the Future ence; 69 percent of elemen- said Margaret Honey, presi- says science knowledge tary teachers say they are dent and CEO of the New and scientific thinking are not well prepared to teach essential for democracy science. States and local See SCIENCE, Page 11

6 | July 15-28, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Irving / Carrollton / Plano Carrollton City Council approves downtown station expansion for DART Silver Line Carrollton City Coun- meeting on Tuesday, July DART’s Green Line. The tracks of the Historic Cot- cil approved an ordinance 13, and the vote was unani- amendment expands the ton Belt Regional Rail and to allow the expansion of mous. boundary by 7.7 acres on provide 329 surface park- the Downtown Carrollton The ordinance amends the City’s Official Zoning ing spaces. Passengers will Light Rail Station for the Special Use Permit (SUP) Map, and allows for a sec- be able to connect between purpose of adding a sepa- 350a, which City Coun- ond passenger rail station the elevated Green Line rate station to accommo- cil originally approved in on the property. and the Silver Line via date DART’s Silver Line November 2017 for the The Silver Line Station stairs and elevators. Regional Rail. The public construction of the Down- will be built at ground level hearing was held during the town Carrollton Station for in line with the existing See DART, Page 14 “The America’s Health • Food insecurity in West Virginia had an infant new analyses, this report REPORT, from Page 4 Rankings Health Dispari- North Dakota among Black mortality rate that was 2.2 provides public health of- depression compared to gender, geography, educa- ties Report is an excellent households was nearly 20 times higher than the na- ficials and lawmakers with males. tional attainment and in- pre-pandemic baseline re- times higher than white tional average in 2015-2018 state-specific findings on • Persistent and growing come level should not limit port for health and elected households in the District – rates that have largely re- their state’s largest dispari- disparities in maternal mor- one’s access to health care, officials, and other stake- of Columbia. mained unchanged. ties so they can plan better tality, including ongoing or the determinants and holders,” said Georges C. • In 2015-2019, Georgia, • The states with the low- strategies to address them,” disparities among Black outcomes that contribute Benjamin, MD, executive South Dakota, Tennessee, est rates of infant mortality said Judy Monroe, MD, mothers who face a mater- to our overall well-being,” director of the American Utah and Wyoming (all five are located in the North- president and CEO, CDC nal mortality rate that is 3.4 said Dr. Rhonda Randall, Public Health Association. states without Medicaid east and on the West Coast. Foundation. times higher than Hispanic chief medical officer of “It provides actionable data expansion prior to 2020) However, even within these The America’s Health mothers. Rates of maternal UnitedHealthcare Employ- that is relevant to leaders, had the highest racial and states, Black infants contin- Rankings Health Dispari- mortality increased 55% er and Individual, part of not only in public health, ethnic disparities in rates ue to face wide disparities, ties Report draws on data for white mothers, 23% for UnitedHealth Group. “Our but also across many sec- of uninsured within their including rates that are 2 to across 30 measures of Hispanic mothers, and 22% 330,000 team members tors.” states, while Hawaii, Mas- 3 times higher than infants health, including social, for Black mothers between are dedicated to address- State-specific findings il- sachusetts, Michigan, New with the lowest rate in each economic and environmen- 2005-2009 and 2015-2019. ing health disparities and lustrate the vast differences York and Vermont (all five state. tal determinants of health • Wide and growing dis- closing gaps in care for the across populations and states that expanded Med- “The America’s Health as well as health outcomes, parities in household food most vulnerable popula- states. For example: icaid in 2014) had the low- Rankings Health Dis- to demonstrate the prog- insecurity, most notably for tions.” • Child poverty rates est disparities. parities Report provides a ress achieved and the chal- American Indian/Alaska The broad range of dis- varied widely, with South • Many states with high unique, data-driven analy- lenges faced by a variety Natives. In fact, this sub- parities, across multiple Dakota – the state with the rates of Black infant mor- sis that identifies dispari- population experienced a factors, is indicative of highest disparities – exhib- tality have not made mean- ties not only according to of population groups at the 39% rate increase between the work ahead to achieve iting child poverty among ingful improvements. In race and ethnicity, but also national level, and in all 50 2003-2007 and 2015-2019. more equitable health out- American Indian/Alaska particular, Black infants in gender, geography and states and the District of • A strong link between comes. In addition to na- Natives at more than 10 Alabama, Oklahoma and education level. Through Columbia. educational attainment and tional findings, America’s times the rate than white health, with those without a Health Rankings includes children in Connecticut. high school education fac- state highlights where • In Hawaii – the state ing the greatest social, eco- progress has been made with lowest disparities in nomic and health challeng- and challenges persist, al- child poverty – Hispanic es, and the largest health lowing local health officials children had a nearly 2 disparities. and policymakers to better times higher rate of poverty “Race and ethnicity, focus their efforts. than white children.

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Juneteenth marks and honors the day when U.S. General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, to demand that enslaved people there be set free. President Abraham Lincoln had signed an executive order more than two years earlier, to free all enslaved people in places that were still “in rebellion against the United States.” (Image via NNPA) Louisiana’s oldest Juneteenth celebrations return on heels of state and nation holiday designation By Cora Lester and at Lafayette announced it still “in rebellion against Yulani Semien would observe Juneteenth the United States.” After The Drum as an official university hol- Granger’s arrival, Galves- iday. No classes would be ton became the site of the In 1976, Baton Rougeans held and the campus would nation’s first Juneteenth first celebrated Juneteenth close, officials said. Celebration. with a parade. Then annual Then, on June 11, Gov- Momentum grew as the celebrations occurred spo- ernor John Bel Edwards annual celebration of free- radically in the capital city signed the bill into law and dom spread beyond Texas. until historian Sadie Rob- designated Juneteenth as Like many others, histo- erts-Joseph began hosting a state holiday. Edwards rians like Roberts-Joseph annual celebrations consis- quickly approved Friday, and Opal Lee of Marshall, tently in the late 1980s. June 18 as a half-day holi- Texas, began Juneteenth Juneteenth, also known day for state employees. celebrations in their com- as Freedom Day, Jubilee State law now designates munities. Day, Liberation Day, and the third Saturday in June Lee is now known as Emancipation Day, is a hol- as Juneteenth Day through- the “Grandmother of Ju- iday celebrating the 1865 out the state. Beginning neteenth.” After years of emancipation of all Afri- next year, all state offices creating local celebrations can and Black people who will be closed the Friday and persistently gaining at- were enslaved in the United before. tention to Juneteenth, Lee States. On the pulse of national moved her focus to bring In 1992, the city of Al- momentum, Congress also national recognition to the exandria hosted the first passed and President Joe Day. state-wide public celebra- Biden signed the June- In 2016, Lee, who was 89 tion, nearly a decade before teenth National Indepen- years old at the time, mobi- Roberts-Joseph, other com- dence Day Act on June 17, lized a team, launched an munity leaders, and legisla- making June 19th the elev- online petition, and pledged tors were able to secure a enth federal holiday. to walk 1,400 miles from state statute recognizing Ju- “I’m hoping folks all her Texas home to Wash- neteenth Observance Day. around the state will learn ington DC. That was in 2003. more about it and celebrate In November of 2019, It has taken 18 years for it together,” said Selders. Lee visited the Odell Wil- the work Roberts-Joseph Grandmothers of June- liams Then and Now Afri- started to expand into a teenth can American History Mu- state holiday, thanks to Juneteenth marks and seum (now the Baton Rouge legislation pushed by State honors the day when U.S. African American History Rep. Larry Selders and the General Gordon Granger Museum) four months after Legislative Black Caucus. arrived in Galveston, Tex- the death of museum cura- On June 2, Selders’ as, to demand that enslaved tor Roberts-Joseph who House Bill 554 to designate people there be set free. could easily be identified as Juneteenth as a state holi- President Abraham Lincoln Louisiana’s Grandmother day passed the House of had signed an executive of Juneteenth. Representatives with unan- order more than two years “Though small in stature, imous votes. On June 10, earlier, to free all enslaved See JUNETEENTH, Page 12 the University of Louisiana people in places that were 8 | July 15-28, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Entertainment ‘Summer Vibes: Black History Tour’ resumes on Aug. 7 The Dallas area is home cities. ily history, Hidden History to one million African Visitors will learn about DFW uncovers the forgot- American citizens, but very the two largest settlements ten sites of Dallas that were few know much about the following the civil war, instrumental in developing history of the early settlers the role of African Ameri- one of the largest and most and communities for people cans in the formation of vibrant African American of color. Deep Ellum, and how the communities in America. To address this, the Dal- southern Dallas migration Though hampered re- las African American Tour changed the face of the city cently by the coronavirus was created. forever. pandemic, the “Summer This entertaining and ed- “You will experience our Vibes: Black History Tour” ucational tour will explore life changing tour from the resumes on Aug. 7. this almost forgotten his- comfort of a coach bus and All tours originate at J. tory by visiting many of the afterwards there is an op- B. Jackson, Jr. Dart Tran- sites that were instrumen- tional lunch at an African sit Center, off MLK Blvd. tal in the development of American restaurant, so (1423 J.B. Jackson, Jr. Blvd, vibrant African American bring your lunch money,” Dart Transit Center, Dallas communities throughout the organizers state in their 75210). The Transit Center the city. nizers on the Hiddenhisto- surface. that trace the path of the brochure. has ample secure parking. 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that the required safety tests safety tests. This important percent more likely than and we must swiftly act to NORTON, from Page 2 should reflect current demo- legislation will modernize men to die or receive a se- correct the inequalities in in my life who have made der disparity in the testing graphic information regard- the tests being used and im- rious injury when they are current tests and improve what they believed to be in- of the cars they purchase. ing gender driving patterns: prove safety for all drivers.” involved in an automobile standards, so that female formed purchases for their The idea that physiological meaning that the number The NHTSA is failing in crash, and it’s time we mod- drivers are as safe as their family automobiles.” differences between men of female drivers and the its mission, and it tragically ernize tests and save lives,” male counterparts. This bill Congressman Bilirakis and women can impact vehicles they want to drive costs thousands of lives ev- she continued. is a good first step to ensur- continued: crash safety is pretty intui- should be used to determine ery year, Congresswoman “Millions of American ing women are safe in cars “I guarantee you none of tive. how frequently female Castor added. women get behind the and holding NHTSA ac- them are aware of any gen- “It seems logical to me crash dummies are used in “Women are almost 75 wheel of a car every day, countable.” is also important to Hearn. of MLB, has pledged up to Covid, we gave away free For him, it is not about HEARN, from Page 1 Throughout the season and $150 million dollars to en- gloves, baseballs and bats garnering fame or fortune. described their relationship which as reported by MLB. offseason, he participates sure better representation of in Oak Cliff,” he shared. What matters most to him like any typical brother/ com the week of July 11, his in the Reviving Baseball in African Americans within He also has a passion for is being able to one day sister dynamic in that they stats show an Earned Runs Inner Cities (RBI) Program. all areas of baseball with supporting organizations pass down those values to have the occasional sibling Average (ERA) of 4.89; Along with serving with his some of those monies being that serve individuals and his children because for disagreements and trash Walks and Hits per Innings teammates, Hearn has also distributed to the Players Al- families affected by Al- him legacy goes beyond talking, but overall there is Pitched (WHIP) at 1.54; and served within the Arlington liance organization. zheimer disease as he per- what he does on the base- a mutual love and respect Strikeouts of 47. ISD by speaking and men- “I gave my salary for one sonally knows the pain of ball field. they fiercely have for one He understands firsthand toring to youth. day on Jackie Robinson this disease as his beloved Fans can follow Hearn on another. how hard it is to get to the According to Philadel- Day to donate to the Players paternal Grandmother suf- his Twitter or Instagram ac- He comes from a strong majors, but how it’s even phia Inquirer, seven percent Alliance. Last year during fered from it. counts. legacy of rodeo profession- harder to stay. He expressed of players on MLB rosters als as his father and pater- how his faith has been what are American-born Black nal uncles and grandfather has helped him maintain a athletes. Hearn fully un- roped. Hearn expressed his healthy perspective espe- derstands the platform he’s gratitude toward his parents cially in an industry where been given and he hopes for never trying to push job security is solely based to bring more enthusiasm him in one direction or an- on performance. about the sport within the other with respect to sports. “Fortunately for me, I African American commu- However, he strongly feels don’t really look at stats. nities to dispel the idea that his path to pursuing base- I don’t know how many football and basketball are ball was more of a divine strikeouts I have or how the only choices. appointment than a personal many innings I pitched… He also spoke about his choice. honestly, I realized my stats participation with the Play- “…the reason why I did doesn’t define me--who I ers Alliance, a nonprofit or- chose it as I tell everybody is am,” he asserts. ganization that was created I think it was already picked Ephesians 6:11 and primarily for the purpose of for me by God because I Romans 8:28 are two of addressing the issue of di- can’t tell you why I just Hearn’s favorite scriptures versity within baseball. For started playing it for some as it’s what grounds him more information, please reason…,” exclaims Hearn during the ups and downs visit: www.theplayersal- on when he shifted to play- that come with being a pro- liance.com. ing the sport exclusively. fessional athlete. Recently, as reported by According to Hearn, he In addition to family and CBS Morning News, Rob is not consumed by stats faith, community service Manfred, Commissioner

For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com July 15-28, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette | 9 Entertainment www.NorthDallasGazette.com International singer, songwriter and Washington native, Alena L. Walker, crowned Mrs. USOFA Globe 2021 Washington native, as Ms. Washington Globe for the Opportunity Leader- win that competition so that Alena L. Walker, proudly 2021, Alena has dedicated ship Network Benefit Con- I can represent the world.” brought home the national her time as a spokeswoman cert featuring Chaka Khan Walker is an American - title of MrsUSOFA Globe for the W.I.N. Foundation, and Andra Day, which is a international recording art- to Washington State after founded in 1996 by Presi- proud accomplishment for ist/singer, songwriter and competing two weeks ago dent, CEO, Founder Dr. Alena. actress that is known by her in one of the most presti- Tracy Kemble. The W.I.N. “I represent all that have stage name (Alena Larie). gious pageants in the world, Foundation specializes in come before me and I rep- Alena specializes in many Mrs. Globe. providing programs of re- resent resilient women ev- forms of digital media, Alena was crowned Mrs. covery for persons affect- erywhere that despite life photography, videography USOFA Globe 2021 on ed by abuse as well as the circumstances continue to as well as social media and June 26, 2021, at The Wes- healing of emotional health, strive for excellence, self- owns a media company tin Mission Hills Resort in self-esteem, and women love, self-discovery, growth with her family in Seattle, Palm Springs, California. empowerment. and servitude” says Alena. Washington. She recently “The Mrs. Globe organi- Alena is also actively vol- “I understand the respon- appeared in an HBO Max zation has provided me the unteering with the local Sal- sibility and the heavy man- movie to be released later opportunity to let my light vation Army of Renton to tel on my shoulders and this year (2021) and Alena shine across the nation and help prepare dinner for the the divine calling on my independently released a I am so grateful” says Ale- homeless community and life, but I am ready. It took stunning variety of new na. With this outstanding spending time with Rent- years of preparation to get singles this year “Num- achievement, Alena now on Adaptive Recreation to this point. I now stand as ber 9,” “Rain on Me” and represents the United States - Renton Specialized Rec- a national representative for “Time” which are available on the world stage next reation and Renton Ameri- the entire United States of on digital media streaming March in China. Corps Vista. In 2021, she America and I am excited to platforms including iTunes Since the start of her reign became the top influencer go to China and hopefully and Amazon Music. Alena L. Walker ‘Ailey’ is a look into the life of a true break-through artist By Dwight Brown African American heritage, rians may like. The inside through and set standards. NNPA Film Critic music and the black experi- scoop on a man arrested Ailey is one of them. His ence. for stalking at Columbia accomplishments and lega- Gifted artists create a An 82-minute non- University is not detailed, cies are verified by this rev- spirit so strong it lives on fiction film is not enough which may disappoint leer- erent and galvanizing film. long after they’re gone. time for any documentar- ing gossips. Respect seems A doc that celebrates dance That’s the case with legend- ian to recount and depict to be the key here. Other that’s a reflection of black ary choreographer/dancer all the aspects of Ailey’s details can be found on a life as created by a gifted Alvin Ailey. It’s like he life. It touches on him be- Google search or should pioneer. never left. Never passed on. ing a pioneer in the arts at be included in a bio-feature In theaters starting July Documentary director a time when black dance film or miniseries if some 23rd. Jamila Wignot records the companies were few and far smart producer decides to Visit NNPA News Wire his breath out. That’s what tor and archival producer history, evolution and con- between. The nuts and bolts tell the whole story. Film Critic Dwight Brown we’re living on.” Bill T. Rebecca Kent assemble tinuation of Ailey’s work of him building AAADT There are those in life at DwightBrownInk.com Jones (Bill T. Jones/Arnie all the anecdotes, details, during the renowned Al- aren’t as in-depth as histo- who were meant to break and BlackPressUSA.com. Zane Company and guest clips and other vestiges of vin Ailey American Dance AAADT choreographer): Ailey’s bio into a coherent Theater’s 60th anniversary “Choreography was his ca- and respectful life-journey year. Choreographer Ren- tharsis.” Their reverence. album. nie Harris, founder of Ren- along with that of dancer The tragedies of the art- nie Harris Puremovement, a George Faison, stage man- ist’s truncated existence hip-hop dance theater com- ager Bill Hammond and (died at age 58) are on view pany based in Philadelphia, others, attests to Ailey’s too. Bouts with mental ill- is creating a dance piece ethos and artistry, which left ness. The slow, deadly pro- (“Lazarus”), which is dedi- a spiritual impression on his gression of AIDs, a scourge cated to Ailey’s style. As disciples and the perform- that challenges his life until he choreographs, he puts ing arts community. its last chapter, when he his mission into context: Director Jamila Wignot, would sit on a couch in his “A dancer is a physical his- with photos, footage, per- studio to continue his craft. torian. Valued community formances and vintage in- Not the ending one would information is stored in a terviews with Ailey, paints suspect for a dancer born dancer’s body.” a genius’s portrait that was in Texas who came to New As Ailey’s legacy is brushed with achievements York City in 1954 to live out brought forward, former and adversity. Her archive his dreams: “I had beautiful members of AAADT and is aided by Daniel Bernard things inside me I wanted other admirers reflect and Roumain’s musical score to get out.” Some of those pay tribute to their men- and Naiti Gámez’s perfectly beautiful things became tor. Judith Jamison (Ailey lit cinematography. The classic dance pieces, such dancer, 1965-1979; Artis- keen abilities of editor An- as his iconic “Revelations,” tic Director 1989-2011): nukka Lilja help the direc- his quintessential blend of “Alvin breathed in. We are 10 | July 15-28, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com Contact Marketing at 972-432-5219 for Career Opportunity Advertising Marketplace Dallas Startup Week features third annual Women Of Innovation Summit Women now own 36% Bess tures more than a hundred of small businesses, and • A restaurant panel sessions in 19 tracks and The DEC Network is con- featuring Chef Uno Im- three summits, including tinuing its history of sup- manivong of Uno Brands, Women of Innovation, Dis- porting female business Chef Tiffany Derry of rupt Dallas and Corporate owners by hosting the third Roots Chicken Shak, and Startup Innovation. 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SCIENCE, from Page 6 based visions and plans for of New York and National dent, objective analysis and They operate under an York Hall of Science and Education Act — and a improving STEM educa- Academy of Sciences’ advice to the nation to solve 1863 congressional charter chair of the committee that system of assessments and tion in their areas, with spe- W.K. Kellogg Fund. The complex problems and in- to the National Academy of wrote the report. “Our re- indicators should provide cific attention to addressing National Academies are form public policy deci- Sciences, signed by Presi- port proposes a vision for information about the prog- disparities and high-quality private, nonprofit institu- sions related to science, dent Lincoln. the future of science educa- ress of schools, districts, learning opportunities. The tion in which all students and states. Accountability federal government, phil- experience the joy, beauty, for science education, how- anthropic organizations, and power of science in the ever, should not be based and business and industry classroom and throughout on single tests, but rather should provide funding to their lives.” focus on students gaining these alliances to support The report says commu- conceptual understanding. their work — first targeting nities need to provide time, State departments of communities where a sig- materials, and resources education should also act nificant number of students to schools to support sci- to include science in their live in poverty. ence education, and having accountability systems, Documenting Progress July 1, 2021 a well-prepared, diverse supporting classroom in- The federal government Ed Bell Construction is a Dallas based heavy highway contractor doing business teaching workforce across struction and tracking the should develop an annual in the North Texas market since 1963. With clients such as TxDOT, Dallas County K-16 is essential. Students availability of learning op- “STEM Opportunity in the Public Works, and the Cities of Dallas, Fort Worth, Richardson and Mansfield (plus many others), we have a strong backlog of work in the highway market locally. need clear pathways that portunities. National stake- States” report card, to doc- We are currently hiring for the following positions: support them through sci- holders in STEM education ument K-16 STEM educa- • Concrete finisher (Paving) ence education in college. — including business, phi- tion in each state and ter- • Dozer Operator (Earthwork) Support from policymak- lanthropy, and nonprofits ritory, and track equity of • Excavator Operator (Earthwork) ers is necessary to support — should coordinate their opportunity. States should • Form setter (Structures, Paving) communities in making advocacy, with particular develop their own plans for • Laborer (Earthwork, Underground) • Loader Operator (Earthwork) these changes. attention to addressing dis- providing equitable STEM • Motorgrader Operator (Earthwork) Elevating the Status of parities in opportunity. education, including STEM • Pipe layer (Underground) Science Education Local and Regional Alli- opportunity maps that track • CDL Drivers (End Dump, Haul Truck, Water Truck) The report says Congress ances for STEM disparities and progress • Work Zone Barricade Servicer-must have DL and be bilingual with clear should include science as Leaders of K-12 school made. 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For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com July 15-28, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette | 11 Marketplace www.NorthDallasGazette.com TruSo, a Black-owned social networking app set to launch By Stacy M. Brown Newman continued: several categories: Arts & worked with him on other NNPA Newswire Senior “Now, we are introduc- Culture, Business & Mar- projects, so I’m well-aware National Correspondent ing a social community keting, and more. of his business acumen, and that is built and funded by Calloway said his part- I welcomed the opportunity A new app could end the Blacks for Blacks and has nership with the app was a to get involved.” so-called “Black Twitter” monetization built-in so strategic one and one that Upon launch, TruSo will experience and allow Af- that everyone wins. Those he felt others would use be available for both Apple rican Americans their own who use the app should also very well. and Android users. social media platform. benefit financially. That’s “I got involved with Tru- The app is free, and indi- Backed by celebrities what we’ve built.” So because this technology viduals who join the wait- Sway Calloway, Kareem Image via NNPA TruSo reportedly is de- is truly disruptive in the so- Grimes, Terrell Owens, and of community – especially community, the entire signed to “empower and list in July will receive a cial networking space,” he Miki Barber, the Black- cultural communities,” world has witnessed what advance personal and ca- complimentary six-month owned social networking Matthew Newman, the we can accomplish when reer aspirations.” said. premium membership. app, TruSo, is poised to founder and CEO of TruSo we join together behind a It includes a content cal- Grimes said Newman Sign up at JoinTruSo.com debut. noted in a news release. cause – we create a phe- endar that engages promi- “has a clear vision and go- and enter the referral code “I believe in the power “As it relates to the Black nomenon.” nent individuals within to-market strategy. I’ve TruSoPR21. Irving recognized nationally for using data to improve resident’s lives The City of Irving is one Certification evaluates how silver level, is one of only Philanthropies to help cities ent governance,” said Irving What Works Cities Cer- of three cities in Texas that well cities are managed 16 cities to be newly certi- use data and evidence more Mayor Rick Stopfer. “Using tification assesses cities has been awarded the 2021 by measuring the extent to fied this year and one of 40 effectively to tackle their data to help drive key deci- based on their data-driven What Works Cities Certifi- which city leaders incor- cities to be certified since most pressing challenges. sions allows us to imple- decision-making practices, cation, which is the national porate data and evidence in the program launched in “The city’s commitment ment and monitor best prac- such as how data is used to standard of excellence in their decision-making. April 2017. What Works to analyzing and presenting tices, as well as improve set goals and track progress, data-driven city gover- The City of Irving, which Cities is a national initia- data is proof of Irving’s ded- organizational efficiency as nance. What Works Cities achieved Certification at the tive launched by Bloomberg ication to open and transpar- public servants.” See IRVING, Page 16

Garrison, Allison Hudson, “(Madam Walker) was a items he has collected dat- with ABC’s Shark Tank. JUNETEENTH, from Page 8 and the City of Donaldson- diamond in the rough,” said ing back to the late 1800s. Nearby, the Whitney Plan- Ms Lee’s passion for ensur- Board member John Allen, ville. State Rep. C. Travis John- Rho Omega and Friends tation hosted tours of the ing that Juneteenth become former Rapides Police Ju- Madam C.J. Walker son, one of the event orga- held a three-day festival, land where the enslaved a national holiday was im- ror Joe Fuller, and fundrais- Louisiana Juneteenth nizers. “Imagine what she honoring African Ameri- children are memorialized measurable,” wrote the mu- er Allen Semien Sr. More Celebration went through as a woman. can heritage and culture to explain the realities of seum on Facebook. “Dur- than 500 people participat- As part of the ongoing As a Black woman. When in Shreveport. The City of slavery and plantation life. ing her visit, she was asked ed in the one-day event. Juneteenth activities go- I think about her. When I Grambling’s Juneteenth At the University of by a student how, at 92, The annual celebration ing on throughout Madison think about this communi- Festival included a 5k Louisiana in Lafayette, the was she still so driven. Ms. did not occur in 1995 and Parish, June 18-19, the Vil- ty, this is the beginning of a walk, cookouts, original Stephens Hall chimes and Lee responded, “I asked in 2020 due to the pan- lage of Delta named a por- vision,” he said. movie screenings, a paint the Victory Bell at Cajun God for the strength to see demic. In 1996, the Alex- tion of Highway 3218, near The celebration included party, and a fishing tourna- Field each rang 19 times it through to the end. He andria News Weekly and First Street, for the late a Zydeco and Gospel con- ment. to mark Juneteenth on keeps waking me up, so I publisher Leon Coleman Madam C.J. Walker. cert and awards program. In St. Mary, the 100 Saturday. “Observing Ju- keep going.” She ended up sponsored the celebration The Delta native was The Madam CJ Walker Black Men hosted the in- neteenth offers the univer- logging 300 miles on foot in order to continue the an entrepreneur, philan- Lifetime Achievement augural Soul Food Festival, sity a moment to acknowl- and continued to push her event. Once held at the thropist, and activist. She Award was given to Elvadi- while the City of Oberlin edge the challenges Black movement to appear across Alexandria Amphitheater was born Sarah Breedlove us Fields, who was a Mayor held its first Juneteenth Americans still face. We the country. When, Biden with more than 15,000 par- on December 23, 1867 on for the Town of St. Joseph “Celebrate Freedom” pa- can honor that struggle by authorized the Juneteenth ticipants, this year’s 29th the same cotton plantation and the second Black ag- rade and fest at the Allen affirming our commitment holiday earlier this month, celebration spanned a week where her parents, Owen riculture agent in Tensas Parish Civic Center and to creating an environment Lee, who is now 94, was by with activities at various lo- and Minerva Anderson parish in 1961. Residents Veteran’s Memorial Park. that respects – and draws his side. cations across the city. Par- Breedlove, were enslaved. and Ferriday High School The Real Change in Ruston strength from – difference,” First Louisiana Celebra- ticipants enjoyed a parade According to the Guinness students produced a histori- Committee partnered with said Taniecea Mallery, ex- tions and engaged in entertaining Book of World Records, cal parade on Saturday, that the Zion Traveler CDC to ecutive director of strategic “To our knowledge the activities that are designed she was the first self-made presented the unforgettable throw Ruston’s first June- initiatives and chief diver- first public celebration of to raise cultural awareness American female mil- journey of Black Ameri- teenth celebration concert. sity officer. Juneteenth was held in and better understanding of lionaire and the wealthiest cans since 1863. In New Orleans, the cel- Groups throughout Baton 1993 in Alexandria, Loui- each other. Black woman of her time. Collective Celebration ebration of freedom contin- Rouge hosted as many as siana,” wrote Carolyn Fra- Likewise, organizers in Walker made her fortune Statewide the sounds of ued at the African Ameri- four separate celebrations zier, organizer of the 29th Donaldsonville have hosted by inventing and selling a celebration traveled state- can Museum with an arts including those hosted by Annual Juneteenth Let’s Juneteenth celebrations for line of hair products and wide. From North Louisi- market, in Congo Square, the Community Against Do This Together Celebra- 23 years. Started by for- cosmetics specifically for ana where Monroe hosted and at the Ashe Cultural Drugs and Violence (CA- tion. mer Donaldsonville Mayor Black women. On Friday, its 10th annual celebration Center where they hosted DAV), the Baton Rouge Af- According to the Cen- B.J. Francis Sr. and his late June 18, a host of dignitar- and parade. The Town of a drumming circle. Groups rican American Museum, tral Louisiana Juneteenth wife, Janet Ganes Francis. ies, guests and local resi- Richwood held its first cel- of Baby Dolls prayed and Scotlandville High School, Cultural Celebration, the It was hosted by the River dents gathered in Delta to ebration which included a danced in the 7th Ward on the City of Baker with Ad- inaugural celebration was Road African American honor Walker and kickoff car show and parade. Lo- Bayou Road. OHUB host- vantage Charter Academy, organized by former Alex- Museum and other volun- the two-day Madame C. J. cal archivist Carl Robinson ed a hybrid Juneteenth 4.0 and State Rep. C. Denise andria councilman and cur- teers in the community, Walker Juneteenth Celebra- also presented a one-day Celebration with speakers Marcelle with CareSouth rent Rapides Parish School including Tamiko Francis tion. historical exhibit of family and a virtual casting call Medical Center. 12 | July 15-28, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Career Opportunity On-going U.S. Army American Legacy Network Corp. launches ALN Opportunity Productions for development of new content The United States Army is hiring for over 150 differ- (Black PR Wire) New that the productions will be starred Forest Whitaker and americanlegacynetwork. ent career fields. York, NY - American Leg- enlightening, engaging, and Denzel Washington who tv. 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For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com July 15-28, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette | 13 Church Happenings www.NorthDallasGazette.com BETHEL BIBLE tion” followed by Morn- “THE SHIP” We are Senior Pastor July 18,10 a.m. until further notice because FELLOWSHIP, ing Worship. You will be Saving You a Seat! 2450 K Avenue #300 Join us for our Morning of the coronavirus. CARROLLTON blessed and inspired as we Plano, TX 75074 Service; and don’t forget (A NEW PLACE TO celebrate service to God, Check “The Ship’s” web- 972-379-3287 to invite family and friends July 18, 8 and 11 am BELONG) our community and all site for details of their ser- www.theship3c.org to join us as we celebrate You are invited to our Wor- mankind. vices until further notice www.visitF3c.org our Lord and Savior, Jesus ship Services as we honor NOTICE: New You, Pas- because of the Coronavirus. ______Christ. God for His goodness and tor Woodson serves the July 21, 7 pm faithfulness. community by providing You are invited to join us July 18, INSPIRING BODY OF July 19, 7 pm CHRIST CHURCH, “Professional Therapy via video-conferencing for You are invited to join us You are invited to Monday July 19, 7 to 8 pm and Counseling Servic- Prayer and Bible Study in our Sunday Morning Let’s Go Fishing! School to see what God has MATTHEW 4:19 Every Monday Night es” on a “Sliding Fee” from 7 to 8:45 pm as we Services as we praise and to say to us in His Holy Sister II Sister (Women’s scale. To schedule an ap- pray for the world’s Coro- worship God in the Joycie Word. “Bring the whole tithe into Mission) in the Main Fel- pointment call the Pasto- navirus. In Wednesday’s Turner Fellowship Hall, the storehouse, that there lowship Hall and the Men ral Counseling Center at Bible we are studying Cel- followed by our Worship Pastor Rickie Rush may be food in my house. II Men Bible Study in the 972-526-4525 or email the ebration of Discipline by Services; and bring some- 7701 S Westmoreland Road Test me in this,” says the Youth Church Sanctuary church at www.bethelbi- Richard J. Foster, Chapter one with you, you will be Dallas, TX 75237 Lord Almighty, “and see if (Chapel). blefellowship.org 10. Dial in Phone # 346 blessed. It’s for God’s glo- I will not open the windows 972-372-4262 248 7799, Meeting I.D. 256 ry and honor. www.Ibocchurch.org of heaven and pour you out July 21, 7 pm Note: Until further no- 518 4741. ______a blessing that there will You’re invited to our tice, all services at Bethel July 21, 7 pm not be room to receive.” Wednesday’s Bible Study church will be via Video- Dr. Terrance Woodson, Join is in our Wednesday’s - Malachi 3:8-10 SHILOH MBC Conferencing and perhaps Senior Pastor 12 Noon-Day Live, Prayer IN PLANO class; you will learn what God has to say to us. Come other churches as well; 1944 E. 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Plano, TX 75074 Please join us in our quiet CENTER CHURCH (IBOC promotes proactive Check “SMBC’s” website 972-423-6695 time, “Prayer and Medita- IN ALLEN Dr. W. L. Stafford, Sr., Ed. D. male leadership.) for details of their services www.smbcplano.org Bump, Bump, Bump, Where’s the Scratch? Dr. James L. Snyder these crazy episodes. If about what I was going to ning of one of the craziest happening. my truck’s license plate. I only I could wear a cam- do as I was driving through episodes I’ve had in a long I looked at her and start- hope I don’t see it on Face- Life can get crazy be- era on my glasses, I could the drive-through. In front time. Oh, that my camera ed laughing, thinking that book. Then she took pic- cause there are so many make a fortune. of me was a blue car and a was in place. this was part of a joke. tures of what my truck had crazy people in the world. The other day I drove lady driving it. As a young person, I The more I laughed, done to her bumper. I know, I’m one. through the McDonald’s She finished her order enjoyed watching “Smile, the more she yelled and I got out to look, and I Through the years, I have drive-through to order and then began driving for- You’re on Candid Cam- screamed at me. She used had to look very hard to come to appreciate crazy my morning cup of cof- ward, I started driving for- era.” I thought this was language that even sailors find it, and finally, there it people. They make life in- fee to take to my office. ward and happened to look happening to me. would not use in public. was. A little scratch about teresting and make me look Of course, I do that every left at the ordering place, The lady jumped out of She asked me to do things the size of a fingernail. I less crazy than I really am. morning as a routine. and unbeknownst to me, her car screaming at me to myself that are physi- looked at the front of my The interesting thing is This morning was rather she stopped and I bumped and shaking her fist, and I cally impossible to do. truck, and I couldn’t find that a crazy person shows a stressful kind of a morn- into her bumper. thought it was a joke. You Enough said on that. any scratches at all compa- up in your life when you ing, and I had a schedule Isn’t that what bumpers know how people like to Then she went to her car, least expect it. There’s no I wanted to complete for are for? prank other people, so I got her cell phone, came See SCRATCH, Page 15 way you can prepare for the day. So I was thinking That was the begin- thought this was what was back, and took pictures of

buses, serving as a poten- GVRR currently uses the the engine from one end to DFW Terminal B, and DART, from Page 7 tial regional rail transfer 21-mile Cotton Belt Corri- of the train to the other for 33 minutes from Carroll- The primary purpose of tional Airport Terminal B hub for the DCTA, and ty- dor tracks between Grape- the return trip, DART’s ton to Plano. The landscape the Silver Line Regional and Shiloh Road in Plano. ing into the City’s plans vine and the Fort Worth plan illustrated enough plan provides enhanced Rail Project is to provide The alignment traverses for future transit-oriented Stockyards, and shares room for a double track to streetscape features includ- passenger rail connections through three counties in developments, including an the tracks with TEXRail, accommodate the vintage ing pavers, street trees, and service that will im- Texas: Tarrant, Dallas, and additional connection to a freight trains, Amtrak, and railroad. The addition of street lighting, and wide prove mobility, accessibil- Collin; and seven cities: future leg of the Burlington the soon to be Silver Line. Grapevine’s excursion and sidewalks. Pedestrian con- ity and system linkages to Grapevine, Coppell, Dal- Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Representatives from special event railroad will nections will enable easy major employment, popu- las, Carrollton, Addison, Railway between Irving DART presented a concept enable passengers to trav- access to Carrollton’s His- lation, and activity centers Richardson, and Plano. and Frisco. for the future integration of el from Carrollton to the toric Downtown, the Green in the northern part of the Downtown Carrollton The City of Carrollton a station for Grapevine’s Fort Worth Stockyards and Belt, and a new Silver Line DART Service Area. The Station (1013 N. Denton also wants to ensure that train into the layout of the back. hike and bike trail. 26-mile Silver Line will Drive) will be a major con- the Grapevine Vintage Downtown Silver Line Sta- DART anticipates more For additional informa- extend along the historic necting hub for the Silver Railroad (GVRR) will be tion. Despite differences than 1,850 daily passengers tion, visit DART.org/sil- Cotton Belt Regional Rail Line, providing a valuable able to connect in Carroll- in equipment, boarding will be using the location verline or contact DART Corridor between Dallas- connection to DART’s ton when plans are put in heights, train lengths, and by 2024, with an estimated Community Engagement at Fort Worth (DFW) Interna- Green Line and DART place for an extension. The the necessity to reposition travel time of 24 minutes 214-749-2543. 14 | July 15-28, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Church Directory The Holy Spirit: The Anointing Anointing who comes to today. aries. Sister give you spiritual insight. Tell the Holy Spirit, that You must give time medi- Tarpley When you don’t understand you want to glorify Jesus. tating on the Word of God. NDG a Scripture, let Him anoint Ask Him to anoint you with Then you must ask for Him Religion your spiritual eyes to see His presence so that you to help you understand spiri- Editor what the passage says. can see the work of Jesus tual things. When you don’t know in your life and glorify Him When you seek enlight- where to go, let Him anoint with your praise. Tell Him enment from the Holy But the anointing which your understanding so that that you need His anointing Spirit, you are asking for you have received from Him you can choose the right today. the Anointing of the Holy abides in you, and you do paths. The Holy Spirit is the Spirit. He will come shine not need that anyone teach When you can’t see Jesus Anointing who comes to light on your darkened un- you; but as the same anoint- working in your life, let Him enlighten the Scriptures in derstanding. ing teaches you concerning anoint your spiritual percep- your heart. But He doesn’t Ask the Holy Spirit, to all things, and is true, and is tion. work in a vacuum. You come shine His light in your not a lie, and just as it has Remember, Jesus prom- must read and memorize the mind. Ask for help to see taught you, you will abide in ised that the Holy Spirit Bible. everything He want you to Him. would come to help believ- You must study the Bi- know, and for help to do all - 1 John 2:27 ers glorify the Son (John ble, comparing Scripture He want you to accomplish. 16:14). Let the Holy Spirit to Scripture. You must use Ask for His anointing to

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move forward ready and islative session, further “Our neighbors who al- are glad they spoke out. BONTON, from Page 5 able to get back in society development and grow- ready have overcome this They feel like their personal ton’s zip code has the high- returning home with fines and build a new life,” said ing bipartisan support led overpowering barrier fi- battles were worth it. Many est percent of population and warrants holding them Clifton Reese, manager of to its success this session. nally feel heard with the of them have family and incarcerated of all 3,800 zip back from getting a fresh community development at Senator Royce West of Dal- passing of this law. Sev- friends that are still incar- codes in the State of Texas. start. Because of this law, Bonton Farms. las joined Rep. Sanford in eral of them didn’t believe cerated, and they take plea- “Our community in Bon- men and women in the While the bill did not sponsoring the bill, and an me when I told them their sure in knowing that they ton has been a product of state of Texas can return pass when it was initially additional 20 cosponsors stories had the power to have fought to help them,” the hardship faced by those home, find redemption, and introduced in the 86th Leg- were added as well. change things. Now, they said Babcock.

so I drove around McDon- glory of God. SCRATCH, from Page 15 ald’s to get into the drive- Dr. James L. Snyder is rable to her scratch. sues for him to deal with. through. You will not guess pastor of the Family of She began yelling, But, crazy will be crazy. who was in front of me in God Fellowship, 1471 Pine “Don’t you dare touch me!” He talked to us and took the left lane of that drive- Road, Ocala, FL 34472. He I don’t do a lot of things our information, and then through? lives with his wife in Silver and not touching her was at he looked toward her car. Oh yeah, it was the lady Springs Shores. Call him the top of that list. He didn’t go over and look with the scratch on her car. at 352-216-3025 or e-mail Then she took her cell at it because he said it is not My temptation was to [email protected]. The phone and showed it to me worth a police investiga- pull in behind her and make church web site is www. and said, “I’m calling the tion. I agreed with him. So sure she noticed I was be- whatafellowship.com. police.” did the manager of McDon- hind her. I wrestled with We were in the middle ald’s. A scratch isn’t really that thought for a moment of the drive-through, and that much damage. It prob- or two. the customers behind us ably could be fixed with After some thoughtful couldn’t get through be- fingernail polish. consideration, I pulled over cause she would not move The manager said that to the right lane and, in fact, until the police got there. there were cameras and that got ahead of her in ordering The manager of McDon- incident would have been my coffee. In the McDon- ald’s came out and calmed recorded. ald’s store, that was the talk her down and finally got She finally drove off, and of the employees. her to move out of the line I had a short chat with the It’s not often that I get and wait for the police. I police officer, and then we involved in such a crazy followed and parked next parted ways. situation. to her. That was not the end of As I was driving away As we were waiting for the story. from McDonald’s a verse of the police to come, she was Have you ever faced a Scripture came to my mind. taking pictures of the tiny temptation so strong that it “Watch ye and pray, lest ye scratch. I did not talk to was all you could do not to enter into temptation. The her; I just let her go and do yield to it? spirit truly is ready, but her thing. One of my favorite the flesh is weak” (Mark Finally, the police ar- hymns has this phrase, 14:38). rived. I was a little con- “Yield not to temptation for Temptations will come cerned because we would yielding is sin.” every day, but I have the be wasting his time when I wasn’t able to place my strength in Christ to resist there are more serious is- order before this incident, every temptation for the

For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com July 15-28, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette | 15 NDG Bookshelf www.NorthDallasGazette.com NDG Book Review: A ‘Travelling While Black’ duo to check out By Terri Schlichenmeyer along roads and rails and when guidebooks are not whatever reason. Nyabola then spread to accommoda- written with a Black wom- goes to the popular places You’ve always wanted to tions, and the uncertainty of an in mind? but she also travels to spots do it. You just wanted to go. what might await a traveler How can you draw a line that are generally sought You’d hop in a car or along the journey. Bay sep- from African Americans on by adventurers. This gives van, no GPS or map, no arates each mode of travel the road in the Old Days, to readers a sense of travel- real itinerary, no destina- to examine how Jim Crow travel now? And now that ogue with a hint of the un- tion in mind. You’d point laws affected a Black trav- you can travel, what does it usual; her musings on the your headlights in some di- eler in different manners, tell you about yourself? places she goes make this rection and drive until you and she looks at the ways These are just a few a book you won’t want to in which travel was some- got where you felt like you things Nyabola ponders as put down. Her observations needed to be. No timetable, times used as activism. she takes readers from Hai- will make you glad she no worries... and no chance Now, though, you’re free ti to the Far East, Mexico, took you along with her. for your ancestors to do that Schlichenmeyer Terri to travel – not just in the Africa, Europe, and the If these don’t quite fit very thing. So this summer, how and why did it con- University Press, $35.00), U.S., but around the world, American South. She mus- what you’re looking for, honor their wanderlust by tinue? Surely, it wasn’t author Mia Bay answers if you want. In “Travel- es about suffering, the need seizing yours, and read arbitrary, not just “no, you these questions, starting ling While Black” (Hurst, there are lots of other books for literature in Black cul- these two similarly-titled can’t travel here,” so how back when travel was large- $19.95), author Nanjala you’ll find at your local li- new books... did restrictions on Black ly of the horse-and-wagon Nyabola shares some sto- ture, identity, asylum, and brary or bookstore. As al- First, the history: it had mobility happen, how did type. ries of her travels, and how the meaning of home. ways, be sure to ask your to start somewhere – but African Americans fight Starting with Plessy v. her skin color matters when This is the kind of book librarian or bookseller for where? You can imagine the system, and why does it Ferguson, Bay explains she’s on the move. you’ll want to read when help; they’re pros at finding how Black mobility was matter now? In “Traveling how segregation in travel Indeed, what’s it like to you want to go somewhere what you’re looking for. Do affected by slavery but Black,” (Belknap, Harvard began, and how it spread travel as a Black woman, but you’re stuck at home for it today. Just go. practices. Notable examples nity issues through an eight- Cities Certification, shared, used data and evidence IRVING, from Page 12 of the city’s use of data in- week program that engages “Since Certification was to guide their response to allocate funding, evaluate and transparently communi- clude: alumni of Irving’s civic first introduced, cities have COVID, address budget the effectiveness of pro- cating their use of data and • Applying behavioral in- academy, and made tremendous prog- shortfalls, reimagine public grams and achieve desired evidence. sights to reduce Municipal • Developing a data gov- ress in their ability to build safety, advance equity, and outcomes from contracts Over the past year, the Court’s failure to appear ernance structure, open data the data capacity and skills much more. Data wasn’t with outside vendors. The City of Irving has demon- rate, policy, and portal. needed to drive their deci- just a valuable tool for city program also measures strated measurable prog- • Empowering residents Jennifer Park, founding sion-making with data and leaders – it was a neces- whether cities are publicly ress on foundational data to solve pressing commu- director of What Works evidence. This year, cities sity.”

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