I Volume XXXI, Number XXIV August 5-18, 2021 A long road ahead for voting rights
- See Page 3 COVID order outrages Texas Dems Visit us online at www.northdallasgazette.com - See Page 4 Biden Administration extends eviction Dro Guapo moratorium, potentially rescuing remembered with event millions from losing housing - See Page 5 By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Pandemic National Correspondent widens The Centers for Disease Control school gap and Prevention has taken new mea- sures to protect renters from evic- - See Page 6 tions. Over the past two months, the Irving ISD new prohibition on evictions will apply to communities with high or serves up free substantial COVID-19 transmis- sion. food for all A formal announcement is ex- pected on Wednesday, August 4. - See Page 7 “My hope is it’s going to be a new moratorium that in some way Because of the spread of the Delta variant, President Biden asked the CDC to consider Murder plot covers close to 90 percent of the executive action. The White House said he is issuing a new, 30-day eviction moratorium focused on counties with high or substantial case rates. A formal announcement of the reveals horrid American people or renters,” Presi- extension came on Wednesday. (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) dent Joe Biden told news reporters links with law on Tuesday. act,” Congresswoman Maxine Wa- “Today, the Biden administration The President expressed fears ters (D-Calif.), the chairwoman of answered our call to provide a life- - See Page 8 that the order would face court bat- the House Committee on Financial line to millions of Americans at risk tles after the Supreme Court ruled Services, said in a statement. of eviction. This new executive or- Rihanna’s net that an extension to the original “This extension of the morato- der represents the degree of empa- moratorium that expired on July 31 rium is the lifeline that millions thy and responsiveness that this na- worth tops could not occur without clear and of families have been waiting for. tional health emergency demands,” $1 billion specific congressional authoriza- From the very beginning of this Congressman Gomez asserted. pandemic, it was clear that eviction The Biden administration has tion via new legislation. - See Page 9 Still, members of Congress who moratoriums not only kept people repeated its assertion that there re- had pressed the Administration to housed but also saved lives,” Con- mains about $44 billion in federal Sister Tarpley: act applauded the President. gresswoman Waters remarked. COVID-19 relief available to states “From the bottom of my heart Congressman Jimmy Gomez (D- and municipalities to thwart evic- Jesus: The and on behalf of millions of rent- Calif.), a member of the Congres- tions. sional Progressive Caucus, also ap- Mighty God ers, I thank the President for listen- See RENT , Page 7 plauded the President. ing and for encouraging the CDC to - 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 Marcus T. Coleman Kay DeBow Alford J. Terry Smith Marketplace ...... 11-12 Career / Notices ...... 13 NDG Quote of the Week: “In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest Religion ...... 14-15 tribute.” —Thurgood Marshall NDG Book Review ...... 10 People in the News www.NorthDallasGazette.com tions practice at HWC, Inc. for Emergency Managers, Centers executed the ad- Director David L. Myers. Marcus T. Coleman Before HWC, Coleman FEMA’s course on Reli- ministration’s mission to David stated in a release. Stacy M. Brown served as the Interim Di- gious and Cultural Literacy boost economic recovery, “The country and the NNPA Newswire Senior rector for the DHS Center and Competency in Disas- combat systemic racism, in- president will be well National Correspondent from 2017-2018 and Spe- ters, IS-909: Community crease opportunity and mo- served by Marcus’ years of cial Assistant from 2013 to Preparedness: Implement- bility for historically disad- experience at the Center, The Biden-Harris ad- 2016. ing Simple Activities for vantaged communities. his expertise in emergency ministration announced the During his tenure, Cole- Everyone and led a nation- They also advance inter- preparedness, and his ro- appointment of Marcus T. man developed the DHS wide effort to increase the national development and bust network of trusted Coleman as the Director of Center’s partnership strat- security for houses of wor- global humanitarian work relationships with faith- the Department of Home- egy engaging more than ship. and strengthen pluralism, based, civic, and govern- land Security Center for 50,000 leaders from mul- On February 14, 2021, and respect constitutional ment partners.” Faith-Based and Neighbor- tiple sectors and devel- President Biden reestab- guarantees. Joe Briggs, the counsel hood Partnerships (DHS oped partnerships between lished the White House “President Biden could for the National Football Center). management to help people FEMA and organizations, Office of Faith-Based and not have appointed a bet- League Players Associa- According to a news re- before, during, and after di- including the NAACP and Neighborhood Partnerships ter prepared and more ca- tion, remarked that Cole- lease, Coleman leads at the sasters. AARP. and federal agency centers. pable leader than Marcus man had been a special intersection of religious His experience in the pri- He also co-developed In addition to their stat- Coleman to direct the DHS connection for the sports affairs, community capac- vate sector includes serving the guide, Engaging Faith- ed mission of outreach to Center for Faith-based and community to the work as co-lead for the behavior- Based and Community Or- stakeholders of all back- Neighborhood Partner- ity building, public-private See COLEMAN, Page 4 partnerships, and crisis al science and communica- ganizations: Considerations grounds and beliefs, the ships,” former DHS Center
the Stuarts, who were en- Alford Jr. ventures. They had begun locally to Kay DeBow Alford trepreneurs, owning several After a short courtship Through their business fill the void of a Black busi- The National Black successful businesses in the Kay and Harry were mar- experiences, Kay and Harry ness organization by found- Chamber of Commerce an- greater Indianapolis area. ried on October 31, 1980. early on realized there was a ing the Hoosier Minority nounced the death of its co- A graduate of Shortridge The Alfords made their need for a national connec- Chamber of Commerce in founder Kay DeBow Alford High School in Indianapo- home in Indianapolis. Kay tion. Indianapolis which evolved on July 19, 2021. lis, she received her bach- pursued government work When Kay DeBow Al- into the NBCC. Highly focused, efficient elor’s degree from Indiana and at the height of that ford and her husband Harry The NBCC was crafted and determined, Kay was University in Blooming- work she became the Di- left Indianapolis, Indiana from the empowerment prin- the linchpin of the Cham- ton, Indiana. She began her rector of Marketing for the and moved to Washington, ciples of Booker T. Wash- ber, defining multitasking to professional career at Col- Hoosier State Lottery in In- D.C. in September 1994, ington, the business acumen its highest degree. gate-Palmolive in Detroit, diana. they had already founded of Congressman Parren Kay, as she was af- Michigan. It was in Detroit The couple also became the National Black Cham- Mitchell, and enforced by fectionately known, was on June 8, 1980, Kay met entrepreneurs owning sev- ber of Commerce on May See ALFORD Page 4 named Kayanne at birth on ing from a family that were husband-to-be Harry Cicero eral video stores and private 23, 1993. December 12, 1957, to the known educators and entre- parents of Charles DeBow preneurs. Jr. and Aurelia Jane Stuart Kay’s father, Charles in Indianapolis, Indiana. DeBow Jr. was one of the She seemed to be born for first four Tuskegee Airmen, business leadership, com- serving in World War II. Kay’s maternal family were J. Terry Smith InterBank today an- nounced the hiring of J. Terry Smith as an Execu- tive Vice President and as the bank’s DFW Regional President. In this key role, Smith will be responsible for leading the bank’s or- ganic growth strategy in the DFW Metroplex.. “We are excited to wel- come Terry to the InterBank leadership team,” said C.K. the opportunity to join this Lee, InterBank’s President group of like-minded bank- and Chief Operating Offi- ers with a focus on asset cer. “DFW is the best place growth, customer service in the world to do business and community involve- and Terry has the experi- ment. The future of North ence and the expertise to Texas is bright and Inter- build on our strong founda- Bank will be a source of tion in this market and lead growth capital for the needs our expansion efforts here.” “I am thrilled to have See SMITH Page 12 2 | August 5-18, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Op-Ed Voting Rights: Miles to go before we rest By Royce West could discourage people provisions, would eliminate the Texas sun; all to protest Texas Senate who assist the disabled or gerrymandering that allows Republicans’ national plan seniors to navigate the vot- majority party politicians to that would allow the party For members of Texas ing process. And while oth- create non-competitive dis- that has lost both houses P.O. Box 763866 - Dallas, Texas 75736-3866 Legislature and those who ers inside a vehicle with a tricts for themselves, while of Congress and the White Phone: 972-432-5219 - Fax: 972-509-9058 work in its orbit, the days voter who is provided curb- fracturing or packing the House over the last two since the 87th Regular Ses- side service will not have to voting bases of their oppo- elections to hi-jack power “Do what you say you are sion ended on Memorial get out - as under SB7, any- nents. We’ve implored the and further entrench the Day have been anything but one unrelated who drives U.S. Senate to pass HR4, partisan, status-quo agenda going to do ... when you say a summer break or a return three or more people to a the John Lewis Voting of an empowered few. you are going to do it.” to our lives as part-time law- polling site will still have Rights Advancement Act, The Poor People’s Cam- makers. During this period, to complete a new form to which would restore pre- paign plans rallies across Publisher’s Office: myself along with Democrat submit to election workers. clearance requirements for the country in coming [email protected] colleagues, have traveled to During the trips to Wash- changes to election laws in weeks to raise the tempera- the nation’s capital twice. ington D.C., Texas House states like Texas and others ture on those who stand in Sales Department: And we’ve all traversed the and Senate Democrats have that have a history of voter the way of progress and for roads from Austin to home met with Vice President Ka- discrimination. whom “Liberty and Justice [email protected] like the Regular Session mala Harris, Senate Major- Although there are no for All” are only words on 972-509-9049 never ended. For what? It’s ity Leader Chuck Schumer, guarantees that the Sen- a parchment that no longer because the Governor and House Speaker Nancy Pe- ate will soon take action, fits their narrow vision for Editorial Department: fellow legislators insist on losi, House Majority Whip what has occurred is that America. The next rally [email protected] passage of a bill that will in James Clyburn and Sena- the plight of Texas Demo- takes place Monday and the opinion of many, make tor Joe Manchin, as well crats and those in Georgia Tuesday in Washington Online: it harder for people who do as Texas House Democrats and Arizona have been na- D.C. not agree with or vote for Eddie Bernice Johnson, tionalized by broadcast and More urgent than defend- www.NorthDallasGazette.com them to cast their ballots. Al Green, Sheila Jackson print media. And in recent ing the right to vote is the www.twitter.com/NDGEditor Since SB7 was denied Lee, Marc Veasey and other weeks, members of Con- resurgence of a more dead- www.facebook.com/NorthDallasGazette passage on the last night of Caucus members. Our goal gress have taken the mantle ly strain of COVID-19 and www.pinterest.com/NDallasGazette Regular Session, my Re- was to provide intimate de- borne by Civil Rights lu- the unwillingness of some publican colleagues have tail about a bill that would minaries, the likes of John to take action. The White www.instagram.com/NorthDallasGazette offered a new version, SB1, criminalize state and local Lewis and joined support- House reported that Texas, during the 1st Called Ses- election workers for manu- ers in peaceful protest at the Florida and Missouri are STAFF sion that they swear makes factured violations, while U.S. Capitol. home to 40 percent of new Chairman Emeritus Religious / Marketing Editor it easier to vote and protects allowing energized poll Two weeks ago, Bishop cases nationwide. Mean- Jim Bochum Shirley Demus Tarpley 1933-2009 against alleged, widespread watchers to potentially in- William Barber locked while, the Governor fiddles (“Sister Tarpley”) voter fraud (see Big Lie!). timidate and violate voter’s arms with Texas clergymen with another Special Ses- Chief Editor Emeritus While SB1 dropped pre- privacy. to bring the Poor People’s sion while COVID’s fever Ruth Ferguson NDG Columnist vious provisions that would We stated our case to Campaign to the Texas has reignited. Voting has 1965-2020 Allen R. Gray have allowed elections to be Schumer, Manchin and Capitol. And this weekend always been a political is- Published by overturned on unsubstanti- Senator Amy Klobuchar will witness a “Selma- sue. It’s another thing to Minority Opportunity News, Inc. Contributing Writers ated claims that votes were that Texas needs Congress style” march of 30 miles play politics with people’s Jackie Hardy illegally cast, it still cre- to pass HJR 1, the For the from Georgetown to Aus- livelihoods. It’s yet another Interim Editor Breanne Holley ates numerous barriers that People Act that among its tin over four days under to play with people’s lives. David Wilfong Jacquinette Murphy Community Marketing Dwain Price Pandemic problems of food insecurity are not over Nadina Davis Terri Schlichenmeyer By Dr. John E. Warren tinue to resist getting vac- those who have been vacci- that number has been 30 or David Wilfong Senior Account Executive Publisher, The San Diego cinated even though there nated exists, but, so far, has more. If the class is cut in Debra K. Johnson Voice & Viewpoint is no cost other than their not been fatal even - though size, then who is teaching time to get the shot. there have been some hos- the second group; and are Production There are still families This paper does not want pitalizations. We can talk they getting the same level David Wilfong and individuals in our com- our communities of color, to those around and among of instruction and not being NDG Obituary Dept. munity who do not have in particular, to be mis- us who are vaccine resis- parked with an adult as a Vicky Richardson-Stewart enough to eat each day. led. Many of those among tant. If they don’t take the babysitter with no skills? VP of Operations While some food distri- us who have not taken the vaccine, then we should Let us not forget the food bution has slowed down, vaccine by choice are in limit our contact with them insecurity of our children the needs are still present. some of the most high risk for our own safety and at school even though a Many of those providing jobs. We saw the impact the safety of others even number of schools are now the distribution of food of the COVID-19 virus on though we have been vac- preparing backpacks to go say they are running into those persons in round one cinated. home with our children for a shortage of volunteers to of this virus. So what can We must give very seri- weekend meals. handle the process. We are we do now? We can contin- ous personal thought about The problems of the pan- also still confronted with ue testing, get the vaccine, our children and their re- demic continue and food the issue of school being and wear a mask, regard- turn to schools. No one will insecurity is only one of out, but not hunger. We still less of what the govern- care about them as much as them. We can do much to have high unemployment mental agencies are saying you, the parent. It cannot help each other if we just in our high risk communi- about the safety of going be enough to say that we make a decision to person- ties. And, now we are faced without one. have reduced the number ally get involved in helping North Dallas Gazette assumes no responsibility with a new virus at the We can be mindful that of children in a classroom others. What are you do- for unsolicited material and reserves the right to same time that many con- the infection rate among to 17 or 18 when in the past ing? 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 August 5-18, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette | 3 Health www.NorthDallasGazette.com Dems decry governor’s executive order on COVID precautions Over the weekend, Texas February. And all of this as Chair Gilberto Hinojosa. outlawed enforcing logged grim statistics as the school is set to resume over “Over 53,000 Texans have even the simplest of mea- delta variant continues to the next few weeks. died, and many are in criti- sures like wearing a mask. sweep communities across In the face of these dan- cal conditions at area hos- At any cost, Abbott will do the state. On Friday, Texas gerous developments, Dem- pitals and fighting for their whatever it takes to pander passed New York to become ocrats say Gov. Greg Ab- lives because they trusted to extremists who he be- the state with the second- bott is all but guaranteeing his administration. How lieves will re-elect him next most COVID deaths. further suffering for Texas many more lives will need term. Meanwhile, on Mon- communities. Last week, to be lost before Abbott “Abbott is only in it for day, the Houston Chronicle Abbott signed an executive takes measures to do what himself, and Texans are dy- reported that a surge in order blocking local offi- is right for Texas and not for ing because of his poor de-
Houston COVID-19 hos- Inc / Unsplash LittPro cials from putting precau- his political career? cisions and inability to lead pitalizations is growing as reporting only nine ICU creasingly hospitalized with tions in place in their cities “Abbott has made it clear us out of this health crisis. fast as at any point during beds available in a region the delta variant in the Aus- -- an order which he has not that he does not respect the Texas Democrats stand with the pandemic so far, and is serving 2.3 million people -- tin area, with high risk of rescinded despite escalating freedom of locally elected teachers, parents, families, projected to pass previous and Travis County jumped complications. Nationally, COVID numbers across the officials to do what they and community leaders records by mid-August. Tra- to the Stage 5 threshold af- the outlook is equally grim, state. know is best for their com- throughout our state and de- vis County hospitals are also ter moving from Stage 3 to with over 100,000 new CO- “Greg Abbott has gone munities and schools. Like mand Abbott end his politi- once again nearing capacity Stage 4 only a week earlier. VID cases recorded in the too far in his refusal to pro- a dictator, he has stripped cal show and spare us from as IC beds fill up, with the New reports also emerged U.S. in just 24 hours over the tect Texas citizens,” said away their ability to mitigate the worsening outcome of Austin Health Department of pregnant people being in- weekend -- the most since Texas Democratic Party this public health crisis and this pandemic.”
“We will continue her leg- for many and will never be as, both successful sports- nephew Jonathon C. De- ALFORD, from Page 2 acy to fight for the improve- forgotten.” men and businessmen. Bow and countless nieces the father of affirmative Ac- their interaction with the ment of African American “The business communi- Her most recent pride was and nephews. tion Arthur Fletcher. U.S. Chamber of Com- communities throughout the ty lost one of its champions being the grandma to Tatum Services will culminate Kay and Harry Alford merce. Black Diaspora.” with the passing of Kay De- and Archer. Her abounding with burial in Shreveport, took the business mission to Officers and members John E. Harmon, Sr., Bow Alford. Co-founder of love stretched out to her Louisiana. Services are new heights. were saddened by Kay’s Founder, President and the National Black Cham- brothers, Charles Henry De- entrusted to the Winnfield The organization, com- death and sent along mes- CEO of the African Ameri- ber of Commerce (NBCC) Bow III and William Weir Funeral Home, Shreveport, prised of chapters through- sages: can Chamber of Commerce with her husband, Harry DeBow; sister, Natalie Jane; LA. out the United States “Kay was the back- of New Jersey (AACCNJ) Alford, she was the power expanded its reach interna- bone of the National Black remembered Kay by saying, behind the scenes of the tionally to France, Mexico, Chamber, the mother and “words, although spoken many accomplishments of Follow England, Brazil, Costa Rica, driving force behind the softly, were at times, pen- the NBCC,” said Dorothy Colombia, Kenya, and Gha- great accomplishments of etrating, yet nurturing and R. Leavell, who served as us on na. the NBCC. She will be impactful.” a Board member and previ- INSTAGRAM! Kay coordinated and sin- greatly missed by all who “Her commitment to at- ous Chairman of the Board @northdallasgazette glehandedly organized and knew her and who benefit- taining the best for Blacks of the NBCC. produced the national and ted from her tireless drive to was the cornerstone of her As serious and fierce as international conventions make the nation better for advocacy. I am grateful for she was in the business are- and conferences. all Black business owners,” the moments we shared to- na, she was equally invested She helped guide the said Chairman of the NBCC gether and her investment in her family. A devoted NBCC, assuring its partici- and President/CEO of the Il- in my development as a wife to Harry Jr. of forty- pation in business discus- linois State Black Chamber Chamber Executive which one years and the mother of sions on Capitol Hill and of Commerce. has led to huge dividends twins, Harry III and Thom-
security continue through sity, Equity and Inclusion COLEMAN, from Page 2 his community leader- Task Force and New Amer- that’s needed on the ground. University and American ship as an Advisory Board ica Foundation. “His work with disaster University, Coleman re- Member of the Institute for “We at The Potter’s relief has allowed the work mains an active member of Diversity and Inclusion in House look forward to con- of the pro athletes I work Harvard University Nation- Emergency Management, tinuing our longstanding with to be amplified and al Preparedness Leadership a Board Member of the relationship with Marcus as National Institute of Civic more directed to the needs Initiative. he embarks on this new role Discourse and Fair Chance they were intended to ad- Officials said he contin- that is critical to the safety DC, a Senior Advisor of the dress. We congratulate him ues to lead various efforts to and security of houses of National Institute for Civic on this appointment and promote interfaith dialogue worship as well as to our look forward to continuing and cooperation to advance Discourse, and a member of work in aiding and building our work together,” Briggs national security interests. the Truman National Secu- communities,” said Bishop stated. Coleman’s community rity Project. A D.C. resident and contributions to emergency Coleman also serves with T.D. Jakes, Senior Pastor at proud alumni of Howard management and homeland the National VOAD Diver- The Potter’s House.
4 | August 5-18, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Community ‘Hydrate the Hood’ slated for Aug. 7 in memory of slain Dallas rapper Dro Guapo A group of local residents born to be a positive force light refreshments. Katrina Chaney, a volunteer is looking to bring some in the community as well as The event will also fea- with the Dro Guapo Project, positive from a very nega- raise awareness and combat ture a performance by Cam- said the organization seeks tive memory in Dallas. gun violence. eron Davis of Big Ball En- to create a community cen- In May 2020, local rap On Aug. 7, the Duo Gua- tertainment. ter where youth can indulge artist Dro Guapo (Rajai Ra- po Project will be hosting its In addition to the enter- their interest in music and maud Robinson) was killed second “Hydrate the Hood” tainment, the organization art; offering an alternative by gunfire. The loss put to event at Meadow Stone will be passing out literature to being out on the street. an early end the career of Park (2700 Meadow Stone and trying to educate the More information can an artist still blooming in Lane in Dallas). public about the dangers of be found by looking up the Rajai Ramaud Robinson entertained audiences as “dro Guapo” his craft. Since his passing, There will be water and gun violence and steering Duo Guapo Project on Face- before his untimely death in 2020. (Courtesy photo) the Dro Guapo Project was juice passed out, as well as youth in another direction. book. With new Ossoff Voting Rights Bill, Keeping watch... Texas Democrats are moving the dial Texas Democrats are cel- rights in Texas and across “Thanks to Texas Demo- defend voting rights. ebrating the introduction of the country are facing an all crats, the fight for voting “When our Texas Demo- the Right to Vote Act, Sena- out assault from Republican rights has been in the na- cratic legislators went to tor Jon Ossoff’s newly pro- state legislatures. The Right tional spotlight all summer D.C. to make their stand posed bill -- an important to Vote Act is an important long. The Right to Vote earlier this summer, they step forward as Texas Dem- new effort to help defend Act is further evidence that carried one clear message: ocrats continue to move the those rights. As a comple- Democrats are moving the we will do whatever it takes dial in the national fight for ment to the measures pro- dial in one of the most im- to make sure Texas voters voting rights. posed in the For the People portant civil rights fights of are not silenced. As long as Texas Democratic state Act and the John Lewis Vot- our time: the fight to protect Republican politicians keep lawmakers are in their ing Rights Advancement our right to vote. If passed, trying to stop us from vot- fourth week in D.C., where Act, the bill would enshrine this bill will make it easier ing, Texas Democrats will they continue to make their the right to vote in federal for Americans to fight back be there to hold the line. I’m stand against Texas Repub- statute, prevent states from against any attack on their deeply grateful to Senator licans’ attacks on voting restricting that right with- voting rights -- like the ones Ossoff and all the mem- rights -- rallying a massive out justification, and allow emerging from Republican bers of our massive coali- coalition for federal vot- U.S. citizens to challenge in state legislatures all across tion for their work to carry ing rights protections. With court any policy that makes the country. While this this fight forward -- and we Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Caleb Stacey, from Fort Worth, earlier voting rights legis- it harder for them to partici- bill is just one piece of the continue to call on all fed- Texas, temporarily assigned to USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) supply department, washes dishes in the forward scullery, July 13, lation stalled in Congress, pate in elections. puzzle, this is an important eral legislators to meet this 2021. Ford is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting Full Texas Democrats have Texas Democratic Party step forward -- and a testa- moment with the urgency Ship Shock Trials. The U.S. Navy conducts shock trials of new continued to push for solu- Chair Gilberto Hinojosa ment to the hard work Texas it demands. Our vote is our ship designs using live explosives to confirm that our warships tions that meet the urgency issued the following state- Democrats have been doing voice. We will not waver in can continue to meet demanding mission requirements under the harsh conditions they might encounter in battle. (U.S. Navy photo of the moment -- as voting ment: to rally federal legislators to protecting it.” by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Trenton Edly) Rep. Sherman meets with civil rights leader Reverend William J. Barber II in DC WASHINGTON D.C. - erately protect the right to the freedom to vote.” Civil Rights leader Rever- vote,” Barber said. “It’s a While speaking with the end William Barber II met moral mandate.” Texas House Democrats, with the members of the Texas State Representa- Reverend Barber II noted Texas House of Represen- tive Carl O. Sherman (D- that after the failed insur- tatives who are blocking 109) issued the following rection, voting rights and Governor Abbott and Texas statement in response to the the filibuster are now being Republicans’ latest attempt meeting: weaponized to threaten our to push through deliberate “It was such an honor democracy. Just as Texas anti-voting measures. for us to hear from one of House Democrats have During his meeting with the great American civil been doing while in Wash- Texas House Democrats, rights icons,” Representa- ington D.C. Reverend Barber II- a min- tive Sherman said. “We Reverend Barber II also ister, social activist, and co- are grateful for Reverend urged Congress to pass the chair of the Poor People’s Barber’s lifetime of work For the People Act. Campaign - spoke passion- fighting for civil rights and “If 51 votes are enough ately on the need to protect social and economic justice. to put someone on the Su- the sacred freedom to vote We are so proud to share his preme Court for life,” Bar- to ensure the preservation of values and so very much ap- ber II said, “then 51 votes our democracy. preciate his standing with us are enough to save democ- “You don’t swear to mod- as we continue to fight for racy.” For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com August 5-18, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette | 5 Education www.NorthDallasGazette.com New research finds widening educational inequality in Year of COVID Experts call for action to support educators in fostering growth for all students, particularly those who have been traditionally underserved PORTLAND, Ore. — from the national average, the study. tative for acceleration and NWEA — a not-for-profit, and communities must One thing is clear from recovery. There has not research and educational look beyond just academic the national data: students been a time in our industry services provider serving indicators to understand of color and/or those ex- where we can reimagine the K-12 students — released the impacts. Attendance, periencing poverty were traditional industrial model today new research that school engagement, so- impacted at greater levels, that historically marginal- highlights a challenging cial-emotional well-being, exacerbating pre-existing ized students. This is the year in education with most family environment, com- inequities and calling for opportunity where systemic students making lower- munity support, unemploy- urgency in focusing re- change in the context of than-typical learning gains ment rates, evictions and sources. policy, investments, and in math and reading. The other factors should all be “The data sets from the organizational practice can research examined MAP looked at holistically to in- NWEA study confirm the shift the trajectory of every Growth assessment scores form actionable plans that profound impact COV- student we encounter.” from 5.5 million U.S. pub- NWEA is not alone in this advocacy. Like minded, equity-focused are specific to the needs of ID-19 had on families and While these inequities lic school students in grades organizations and voices are speaking up even louder now to support their own communities as students. They also high- are not new, the level of our educational community in the long path ahead. 3-8 between fall 2020 and (Photo: iStockphoto / NNPA) we start the long road to re- light the stark inequities funding now available to spring 2021 and found: covery. that existed before March help address the need is, • On average, students tino and/or students in high access virtual learning — “It’s important to remem- 13, 2020 — the pandemic providing a critical moment across most grades and poverty schools) were dis- have borne the brunt of the ber that academic achieve- grossly exacerbated the to support those communi- subject areas made learning proportionately impacted, pandemic’s academic bur- ment is only one dimension disparities we see in the ties most impacted. Along gains in 2020-21, but at a particularly in the elemen- den. It is vital that policy- of students’ education and education sector,” said Dr. with the new research, lower rate compared to pre- tary grades that NWEA makers, school leaders, and these data alone cannot Michael Conner, Superin- NWEA released a series of pandemic trends. studied. educators act on this crucial paint a complete picture of tendent of Middletown Pub- policy recommendations • 2020-21 outcomes “As our nation continues research to ensure that stu- how young people fared lic Schools in Middletown, to advocate for deploying were lower relative to his- to grapple with COVID-19 dents who need the most this past year. For instance, CT. “However, the data sets the unprecedented federal toric trends. Gains across and its impact on every support receive it,” said our results cannot speak to also call for the holistic funding to communities 2020-21 were at a lower facet of our lives, this new Marc H. Morial, President the many ways students, redesign and transforma- and student populations rate and students ended the research from NWEA il- and CEO of the National families, and teachers have tion of an operating model most impacted by the pan- year with lower levels of luminates just how devas- Urban League, in response shown incredible resilience that can finally ground the demic, including investing achievement compared to tating the academic conse- to the new research. and adaptability in the face principles of innovation, in school counselors and a typical year, with larger quences have been for our NWEA’s research high- of immense challenges that creativity, and equity in ev- nurses to address mental declines in math (8 to 12 nation’s children. While all lights national trends from completely upended normal ery fabric of our schools. At health and social-emotion- percentile points) than in students have suffered from this past year, but local con- life,” said Dr. Karyn Lewis, this juncture, we have per- al well-being of students, reading (3 to 6 percentile interrupted instruction, stu- text matters. Thus, NWEA senior research scientist at mission to be bold, creative, See RESEARCH, Page 12 points). dents of color and students encourages communities to NWEA and lead author of innovative, and experimen- • Achievement was lower from low-income families dive deeper into their own for all student groups in — who are more likely to data and insights to under- 2020-21; historically un- receive virtual instruction stand the ongoing impact derserved students (e.g., but less likely to have ac- of the pandemic on their American Indian and Alas- cess to sufficient broadband students. The experiences kan Native, Black, and La- and devices necessary to of individuals will differ
6 | August 5-18, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Irving / Carrollton / Plano Irving ISD offers free meals to all in school year 2021-2022 Irving Independent copy of the policy, which under SSO during CO- school meal service, which School District announced may be reviewed upon re- VID–19 operations during include serving meals out- its policy today that this quest. the regular school year fa- doors or in classrooms. school year, healthy meals While no application cilitates the safe provision Schools may not have ac- will be offered every school or eligibility determina- of meals by eliminating the cess to; electronic systems day to all students at no tion process is required for need to collect meal pay- typically used to deter- cost. your student to receive free ments, including cash pay- mine eligibility and collect Typically, a student’s meals this school year, the ments, at meal sites,” wrote payment when meals are household must meet in- income eligibility require- Angela M. Kline, director served outside the cafeteria. come eligibility require- ment will likely resume in of Policy and Program De- Instead of spending time ments to qualify for free the 2022-2023 school year. velopment Division for the confirming each student’s or reduced-price meals. On April 20, 2021 the USDA. enrollment and eligibility However, the United States USDA released a policy “This speeds up service status at a central point-of- Department of Agriculture memo outlining a nation- of meals, thereby reduc- service, this waiver gives (USDA) issued guidance wide waiver to allow the ing contact and potential school food service profes- that allows schools to of- Seamless Summer Option exposure to COVID–19. It sionals greater flexibility to fer meals to all students at throughout the upcoming also facilitates implementa- distribute meals at a variety no cost for the 2021-2022 school year. tion of Centers for Disease of safe meal sites that serve school year. Each school/ “Allowing school food Control and Prevention a smaller number of chil- site or central office has a authorities to participate recommendations for safe dren.” Annie Spratt / Flickr
several of their congressio- RENT, from Page 1 nal colleagues sent a letter The American Rescue cratic colleagues work to reiterating their ongoing Plan provided nearly $47 secure sustainable hous- calls for President Biden billion in aid, but states and ing solutions for the most and CDC Director Rochelle local governments have vulnerable among us, I’d Walensky to extend the fed- used just $3 billion. like to extend my apprecia- eral eviction moratorium. “We need to continue tion to President Biden for “As Chairwoman of the working with local and helping us pursue every House Committee on Fi- state governments to ensure available option to keep our nancial Services, I have all of the funds Congress constituents healthy and in made it a priority of mine to allocated reaches our con- their homes.” ensure that both renters and stituents,” Congressman On July 31, 2021, Con- landlords are supported,” Gomez insisted. gressman Gomez, Con- Congresswoman Waters “While my House Demo- gresswoman Waters, and stated.
For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com August 5-18, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette | 7 Feature www.northdallasgazette.com Murder plot reveals a deadly mix: white supremacists and law enforcement
Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
The FBI recently un- earthed a deadly secret: top Ku Klux Klan members work in America’s prisons, holding unlimited power over inmates, including re- cent revelations in Florida where authorities thwarted a plot to kill a Black pris- oner. “I have long asked (Flor- ida Department of Correc- tions Secretary Mark Inch), Photo via NNPA to no avail, to investigate determined that Williams tempts reflects self-initiat- this problem because so should die upon his release ed efforts by individuals, many of these individuals from prison. particularly among those hide in plain sight,” Florida An informant recorded already within law enforce- Democratic State Rep. Di- all of the conversations ment ranks, to volunteer anne Hart said in a state- between the Klansmen – their professional resources ment. three were involved in the to white supremacist causes “Due to the reported in- scheme – and made arrests. with which they sympa- terest in this issue by the Driver received four thize. federal government, I will years in prison for his role, “White supremacist pres- now be asking the Federal while his co-conspirators ence among law enforce- Bureau of Investigation to Charles Newcomb and Da- ment personnel is a concern conduct a thorough investi- vid Moran got 12 years for due to the access they may gation into this matter and the 2015 crime. possess to restricted ar- give recommendations to This year, Driver will eas vulnerable to sabotage the Florida Legislature,” complete his four-year sen- and to elected officials or stated Hart, the Tampa na- tence. protected persons, whom tive who’s affectionately The infiltration of Klan they could see as potential known as “Miss Dee.” members and other white targets for violence,” the Rep. Hart reacted to the supremacists in law en- document continued. revelation of a deadly plot forcement has rattled much “In addition, white su- by Klan-affiliated correc- of America, particularly in premacist infiltration of tions officers to kill an Af- the wake of the murder of law enforcement can result rican American inmate. George Floyd in Minneap- in other abuses of author- The would-be murder olis last year. ity, and passive tolerance of failed because the FBI had During the January 6 do- racism within communities a confidential informant mestic terrorist attack on served.” inside a Ku Klux Klan op- the U.S. Capitol, the FBI Reports of white suprem- eration that planned the found that many of those acist groups recruiting cor- killing. involved were law enforce- rections officers have ema- It involved Warren Wil- ment or ex-military mem- nated from Alabama and liams, a Black man serving bers. Mississippi in the South, a one-year sentence for as- But, the concerns about New York, and New Jersey saulting a police officer. racists patrolling America’s in the South, and Arizona The court ordered Wil- streets and prisons aren’t and California in the West. liams to receive mental new. A 2020 report by the health treatment. An October 2006 FBI nonprofit Brennan Cen- When confronted by Intelligence Assessment ter noted that the Justice white prison guard Thomas titled “White Supremacist Department has been de- Driver, who degraded Wil- Infiltration of Law Enforce- linquent in gathering data liams by repeatedly blow- ment” was de-classified about overtly racist police ing smoke in his face, the and unearthed in 2020. conduct. inmate and the officer be- According to the 10-page The lack of a federal da- gan fighting. document, white suprema- tabase that tracks this type As other guards respond- cist groups have historical- of misconduct or member- ed, they pummeled Wil- ly engaged in strategic ef- ship in white supremacist liams, who required hospi- forts to infiltrate and recruit or far-right militant groups talization. members from law enforce- makes discovering evi- Angered, Driver met ment communities. with fellow Klansmen and Current reporting on at- See PLOT, Page 11
8 | August 5-18, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Entertainment Focus On: Henry Ossawa Tanner presents new insights into the practice of the acclaimed American artist The Dallas Museum of known genre scene before a range of previously unde- Art (DMA) will exhibit two he turned to painting bibli- tectable paint colors, such works by Henry Ossawa cal passages. Christ and His as combinations of purples Tanner, presenting discov- Mother Studying the Scrip- and oranges with blues and eries from a recent compre- tures, in the DMA’s collec- yellows. The later painting hensive conservation treat- tion, illustrates Tanner’s shows the same warm, dark ment and technical study devotion to his faith while foundation with the addi- conducted by the DMA also serving as a double tion of brighter, cooler hues with generous support from portrait in subtle tribute to that became part of his hall- the Art Bridges Foundation. his wife and son, who were mark style. The findings contribute new his models. The painting • Both canvases were insights into the practice of demonstrates the palette originally used to begin the acclaimed American of cool blues Tanner often other works. An abandoned artist, including the evolu- used; the color became syn- version of The Young Sabot tion of Tanner’s techniques, greatly expand our under- loans, traveling exhibitions, ed scenes depicting Black onymous with him. Maker (1895), in the col- his exploration of color the- standing of two landmark multidisciplinary program- daily life. Due to extreme From January to August lection of the Nelson-At- ory, and abandoned compo- works in our respective col- ming, and more in order to racism and the profes- 2021, Hartman studied and kins Museum of Art, was sitions within the canvases. lections,” said Dr. Agustín further connect museums sional obstacles he faced in treated the two paintings found on the reverse of The The exhibition pairs The Arteaga, the DMA’s Eu- and their local communi- the U.S., Tanner moved to from the early and mature Thankful Poor. X-radiogra- Thankful Poor (1894), one gene McDermott Direc- ties. France while in his 30s and phases of Tanner’s career, phy uncovered a complete- of Tanner’s most famous tor. “Undertaking in-depth “The exhibition of Focus turned his focus toward bib- revealing both common ly different composition early paintings, and Christ conservation analysis is an On: Henry Ossawa Tanner lical scenes, a theme from threads and significant evo- underneath Christ and His and His Mother Studying essential part of our com- marks our second partner- which he rarely strayed for lution in his practice. Mother Studying the Scrip- the Scriptures (about 1908), mitment to studying and ship with the DMA and we the rest of his life and that • Tanner’s use of contrast- tures, showing two draped an exemplar of his signature promoting the work of are excited for visitors to established his legacy. The ing colors shows a deep un- figures in a landscape. blue palette and later reli- Black American artists. We view this pair of remark- Thankful Poor, in the col- derstanding of color theory. • X-radiography showed gious subjects. Focus On: are excited to provide our able paintings,” said Paul lection of the Art Bridges Conservation treatment of See DMA, Page 13 Henry Ossawa Tanner is visitors a rare look under- R. Provost, CEO, the Art Foundation, is Tanner’s last The Thankful Poor revealed on view beginning August neath the surface and into Bridges Foundation. “The 17, 2021, through January an important artist’s work- cultural significance and 2, 2022, and is included ing process.” technical study findings of in free general admission. The Art Bridges Foun- this pair make this a land- The study and presentation dation is a private operat- mark occasion that we hope were overseen by Sue Can- ing foundation whose mis- leaves audiences with a terbury, The Pauline Gill sion is to increase access deeper understanding of Sullivan Associate Curator to American art across the American art.” of American Art, and Laura U.S. Established by arts Born to a religious fam- Eva Hartman, Paintings patron and philanthropist ily, Henry Ossawa Tanner Conservator at the DMA. Alice Walton, Art Bridges (1859–1937) trained at the “Through this partner- supports museums of all Pennsylvania Academy of ship with Art Bridges, we sizes to provide collection Fine Arts and initially paint-
For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com August 5-18, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette | 9 Entertainment www.NorthDallasGazette.com Music superstar Rihanna tops $1 billion in net worth By Stacy M. Brown Shannon Coyne, co-found- Rihanna’s fans have plead- hanna, launched Fenty NNPA Newswire Senior er of consumer products ed with their idol to deliver Beauty in 2017, she sought National Correspondent consultancy Bluestock Ad- new music. to create a cosmetics com- visors, told Forbes. But with her Fenty and pany that made “women You can call her Ri-Ri, “We all know that’s not Savage X Fenty business everywhere (feel) includ- wear her Savage X lingerie reality. She was one of the white-hot, Rihanna appears ed.” A perhaps unintended or Fenty perfume. first brands that came out to have settled in as an en- consequence: The beauty And Rihanna wouldn’t and said, ‘I want to speak trepreneur and business line has helped her enter mind. to all of those different magnate. one of the world’s most ex- But the pop superstar and people.’” Cutting deals with Puma clusive ranks: Billionaire.” business mogul probably Born Robyn Rihanna in 2014, Dior in 2016, Fen- Berge concluded by pro- doesn’t mind anyone call- Fenty on February 20, ty Beauty in 2017, Savage viding commentary from ing her a billionaire. 1988, in Saint Michael, X Fenty in 2018, and Fenty Coyne, the consultant. According to Forbes Barbados, the tantalizing Skin in 2020, Rihanna kept “She is creating a brand magazine, the 33-year- Photo via NNPA starlet delivered hit after her business-focused. outside of herself. It’s not old Barbadian beauty has counts as the wealthiest fe- “A lot of women felt hit with songs like “Um- Forbes writer Madeline just about Rihanna. Even achieved billionaire status. male musician globally. there were no lines out brella,” “Rude Boy,” and Berg described Rihanna’s if you don’t like her music, With an estimated net The “Work” singer only there that catered to their “Diamonds.” rise this way: she’s created a real style worth of $1.7 billion, the trails Oprah Winfrey as the skin tone. It was light, me- With well over 100 mil- “When Robyn Fenty, in the fashion and beauty Grammy winner now world’s richest entertainer. dium, medium-dark, dark,” lion social media followers, known to the world as Ri- space.” Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is latest lawmaker arrested in voting rights fight (NNPA) Congresswom- Jim Crow-like voter restric- in Washington. an Sheila Jackson Lee (D- tion laws in GOP-led states Like Congressman John- Texas) became the third Af- around the country. son, Jackson and Barber rican American lawmaker “I will never stop fight- demonstrated outside of the arrested this month while ing for voting rights,” Con- U.S. Capitol demanding advocating for new voting gresswoman Jackson-Lee that the U.S. Senate abol- rights legislation. exclaimed. ish the filibuster to push The congresswoman’s “The time is now to move through voting rights mea- arrest on Friday, July 30, the voting rights bills in sures. follows the detainment the U.S. Senate forward!! “We come not as an in- of fellow Congressional Enough is enough.” surrection group, but as a Black Caucus Chair Joyce Civil Rights legend the resurrection group,” Jack- Beatty (D-Ohio) and Con- Rev. Jesse Jackson and son demanded during the gressman Hank Johnson Poor People’s Campaign June 23 demonstration that (D-Georgia). co-chair the Rev. William Each of them protested Barber II also were arrested See LEE Page 14
10 | August 5-18, 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 Black future co-op fund to commemorate Black Philanthropy Month through virtual panel series SEATTLE (PRNews- lanthropy through a virtual history” Black Washing- in as Black philanthropic Tuesday, Aug. 31 | 5-6:30 and strength of Black cul- wire) As we enter a new panel series intended to tonians have “of investing leaders explore the legacy p.m. ture. month, the Black Future bring together members of their time, talent, treasure of Black generosity and All Washingtonians can Founded by four Black Co-Op Fund is taking the the Black community who and care for Washington’s how we invest in a liberated acknowledge and applaud women of African descent, opportunity to celebrate are intimately involved communities.” Read the future by, for – and with – the power of Black collec- we stand on the shoulders the legacy of Black giving, with Black philanthropy proclamation. Black Washingtonians: tive giving in our state. We of our grandmothers and while inspiring increased with the broader commu- The KD Hall Founda- • Black Philanthropy Is invite you to join us for this the memory of our warrior investment in Black Com- nity. tion takes this opportunity Community Care - Tues- virtual panel series to learn ancestors. We each lead munities during Black Phi- Governor Jay Inslee to spread information on day, Aug. 17 | 12-1:30 p.m. more about and celebrate major social change orga- lanthropy Month. The KD issued a proclamation Black Philanthropy Month • From Institutional Black philanthropy. nizations in Washington Hall foundation joins in naming August – Black as we recognize Equal Philanthropic Redlining to By and for Black Wash- state that empower Black this month of recognition. Philanthropy Month in Pay Day for Black women Black Sovereignty - Tues- ingtonians, the Black Fu- leadership and have come Throughout August the Washington. That procla- (Tuesday, August 3), and day, Aug. 24 | 12-1:30 p.m. ture Co-op Fund is rooted together with a vision for goal is to demystify phi- mation recognizes the “rich encourage others to join • Where Is the Money? - in the beauty, soulfulness, radical change.
rights, state and local laws, whistleblowing and protect PLOT, from Page 8 and collective bargaining whistleblowers. dence of intent more dif- of even a small number of agreements, and they must “I have heard from cor- ficult. far-right militants, white be clearly explained to rectional officers, inmates, The FBI only began col- supremacists, and other staff,” the researchers de- and families about how lecting data on law enforce- overt racists in law en- termined. deep this problem goes,” ment use of force in 2018, forcement has an outsized They concluded that a Rep. Hart remarked. after Black Lives Matter impact on public safety and diverse workforce should “There are officers who and other police account- public trust in the criminal help because it would re- are part of gangs and white ability groups pushed for justice system, the report’s flect the demographic supremacy groups with po- more federal oversight of authors wrote. makeup of the communi- sitions of leadership within police violence against They concluded that ties the agency serves. Law prisons around the state. people of color. the Department of Justice enforcement leaders also So, unfortunately, I can’t The Brennan report also should establish clear poli- should establish mitigation say that I am surprised by The infiltration of Klan members and other white supremacists in law revealed that “since 2000, cies regarding participa- plans when detecting bias this reporting.” enforcement has rattled much of America. (Florida Dept. of Corrections Photo) law enforcement officials tion in white supremacist officers, including refer- with alleged connections to organizations and other rals to internal affairs, local white supremacist groups far-right militant groups prosecutors, or the DOJ for or far-right militant activi- and on overt and explicit investigation and prosecu- ties have been exposed in expressions of racism — tion. Alabama, California, Con- with specificity regarding Further, the research- necticut, Florida, Illinois, tattoos, patches, and insig- ers suggested establishing Louisiana, Michigan, Ne- nia as well as social media reporting mechanisms to braska, Oklahoma, Oregon, postings. ensure evidence of overtly Texas, Virginia, Washing- “These policies should racist behavior, the em- ton, West Virginia, and be properly vetted by legal ployment of Brady lists or August 1, 2021 elsewhere.” counsel to ensure compli- similar reporting mecha- Ed Bell Construction is a Dallas based heavy highway contractor doing business The continued presence ance with constitutional nisms, and encourage in the North Texas market since 1963. With clients such as TxDOT, Dallas County 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. We are currently hiring for the following positions: • Pipe layer (Underground) • Concrete Finisher (Paving) • Loader Operator (Earthwork) • Form Setter (Structures, Paving) • Laborer (Earthwork, Underground) • Motorgrader Operator (Earthwork) • Boom Mobile Crane Operator (CDL) • CDL Drivers (End Dump, Haul Truck, Water Truck) • Work Zone Barricade Servicer-must have DL and be bilingual with clear English Available: multiple openings Rate: Negotiable Must have own transportation Years of Experience required will vary, from 6 months to 2 years (depending on position) Physical and Drug Screen Required Must have a Clear Background Must be at least 18 years old (CDL Driver, 21 yrs)
For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com August 5-18, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette | 11 Marketplace www.NorthDallasGazette.com Office Pride franchisee purchases second location in Dallas-Carrollton market Adrian Titsworth is the and Carrollton area. 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He is a past NNPA Newswire Senior revealed that the business its supply chain, as well as “Every state in the nation Mr. Smith will work at board member of the Fort National Correspondent supported 11.3 million jobs from the personal spending has a stake in continued InterBank’s Camp Bowie Worth Chamber, Down- and contributed nearly $1.7 by shareholders out of the access to U.S. natural gas banking center in Fort town Fort Worth Inc. and According to a new study, trillion to the U.S. economy dividends received from oil and oil reserves, which are Worth, TX. the Dallas Summer Musi- America’s natural gas and in 2019. and natural gas companies. critical for the nation’s eco- Smith has served in ex- cals. oil industry will need to The study authors report- In addition to support- nomic recovery,” the study ecutive leadership roles InterBank proudly serve as a vital driver of ed that the impacts are the ing well-paying jobs, the authors wrote. in community banks in serves more than 40 com- the nation’s post-pandemic result of three channels: natural gas and oil industry, In short, as the nation both Dallas and Tarrant munities in Texas and economic recovery. • Direct impacts from the directly and indirectly, con- continues to recover from counties for the last 20 Oklahoma with assets of The industry counts as employment and produc- tributed an estimated $1.7 the pandemic and the eco- years. As Executive Vice- more than $3.5 billion. critical to every sector tion within the oil and natu- trillion to the U.S. economy nomic downturn that result- President and Chief Lend- Privately owned since ral gas industry. in 2019, representing 7.9 ed, the natural gas and oil ing Officer of Southwest of the U.S. economy and 1987, InterBank strives supports millions of jobs • Indirect impacts percent of the U.S. gross industry will serve as an en- Bank in Fort Worth, he to achieve banking excel- across all 50 states, accord- through the industry’s pur- domestic product. gine for long-term growth. excelled in talent acqui- lence to meet the needs ing to a study by Pricewa- chases of intermediate and Researchers found “The industry continues sition, asset growth and terhouseCoopers that com- capital goods from a vari- through wages, taxes, capi- to create good-paying jobs community leadership of all customers and con- piles the latest available ety of other U.S. industries. tal investments, and sup- and deliver reliable Ameri- leading up to the sale of tribute to the economic government data. • Induced impacts from port to other industries, the can energy to enterprises, the bank in 2017. strength of the commu- The 134-page study, the personal purchases of economic impact extends including healthcare, retail, Smith is active an ac- nities we serve. Member which explores the eco- employees and business beyond traditional natu- tive member of the Texas FDIC - Equal Housing See STUDY, Page 14 nomic impact of the oil owners both within the oil ral gas and oil-producing Bankers Association and lender.
on ensuring that students where the chance to fill in To learn more about publication/learning-dur- RESEARCH, from Page 6 can succeed regardless of gaps.” the new research, read the ing-covid-19-reading-and- tutoring and extending lief funding. It’s time for their racial/ethnic and eco- “Our purpose in shar- full research brief: https:// math-achievement-in-the- instructional time, profes- states, districts, and schools nomic background. As we ing this research was not www.nwea.org/research/ 2020-2021-school-year/ sional development geared to use that money to create prepare for the upcoming to tell teachers how chal- at meeting the needs of systemic changes that im- school year, it is critical lenging this last year was. diverse learners and rede- pact students now — and that our leaders prioritize They understand better signing state accountability for generations to come — investments in our schools than anyone what it was systems to better align with and make our education so that our students are like for students and what recovery plans. system more just for every equipped with the support they need to do when they NWEA is not alone in this student who walks through and resources they need to enter those classrooms this advocacy. Like minded, eq- our doors.” succeed. Only then can we fall,” said Chris Minnich, uity-focused organizations “It comes as no surprise continue to make progress CEO of NWEA. “Our call and voices are speaking up that the shift to distance in bridging the achievement for radical collaboration is even louder now to support learning proved challeng- gap.” directed at those who work our educational community ing for many students, par- “There is a lot of work in support of educators. We in the long path ahead. ents, and teachers, but the for us to do going forward,” must remove any barriers in “These data show in very eye-opening numbers from said Sal Khan, founder and the way of effective instruc- stark terms just how much the NWEA study show the CEO of Khan Academy. tion, apply resources where the pandemic took a toll on true extent of the impact “NWEA’s research con- teachers need them the learning for all students, on student learning, par- firms how deeply students most (and that means truly especially for students of ticularly on underserved of color and students from listening to what they need) color and those living in students,” said Janet Mur- low-income communities and ensure there is support poverty,” said Deborah guía, President and CEO of have been affected by the beyond this next year be- Delisle, CEO of the Alli- UnidosUS. “While many pandemic. The road ahead cause that unprecedented ance for Excellent Educa- Latino households continue is an opportunity to focus federal funding will run out tion. “Congress is making the struggle to recover from on personalized, mastery- long before we’ve reached an historic investment in the effects of the pandemic, based learning — and to that education transforma- education with COVID re- a particular focus must be give every student every- tion.” 12 | August 5-18, 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 the Dallas Museum of Art bers and donors, the Na- Opportunity DMA, from Page 9 and Art Bridges. Support tional Endowment for the The United States Army compositional changes and darkened varnish from The for this exhibition is pro- Arts, the Texas Commis- is hiring for over 150 differ- refinements in The Thank- Thankful Poor was espe- vided by Art Bridges. The sion on the Arts, and the ent career fields. ful Poor, such as modifica- cially significant, revealing Dallas Museum of Art is citizens of Dallas through PART TIME OPPOR- tions to objects on the table a harmony that was previ- supported, in part, by the the City of Dallas Office of TUNITIES - 1 weekend a places and our economy. and in the room, and adjust- ously obscured. Having generosity of DMA Mem- Arts and Culture. month, 2 weeks in the early Local field workers know ments to the child’s pose. time to study both paint- summer. Stay local, Money their communities best, and • Trained as an academic ings together also revealed painter, Tanner would later for school, healthcare, paid are instrumental in conduct- common threads and pur- push the limits of tradition- drills and skill training, and ing surveys with residents sued innovations, material al techniques. The works up to $20,000 enlistment on a variety of topics. Visit information that speaks di- showcase Tanner’s innova- rectly to Tanner’s profound bonus. census.gov to apply. tion in applying energetic knowledge of painting, FULL TIME OPPORTU- brushwork while also sand- showing his true hand as a NITIES - Full time hours Ongoing ing, scratching, and wiping highly skilled and brilliant with off time and week- City of Dallas paint to create unique sur- artist,” said curator Sue ends just like regular jobs. The City of Dallas’ HR face effects. Canterbury and conservator 30 days paid vacation per Dept is currently accept- “Being able to study Laura Hartman. year. Money for school, ing apps for the Budget and both paintings was a true Focus On: Henry Ossawa free healthcare, paid skill Contract Administrator po- honor. Cleaning layers of Tanner is co-organized by training, and up to $40,000 sition. enlistment bonus. 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For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com August 5-18, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette | 13 Church Happenings www.NorthDallasGazette.com BETHEL BIBLE tion” followed by Morn- We are Saving Senior Pastor male leadership.) Check “SMBC’s” website FELLOWSHIP, ing Worship. You will be You a Seat! 2450 K Avenue #300 for details of their services CARROLLTON blessed and inspired as we Plano, TX 75074 August 8, 10 a.m. until further notice because (A NEW PLACE TO celebrate service to God, Check “The Ship’s” web- 972-379-3287 Join us for our Morning of the coronavirus. BELONG) our community and all site for details of their ser- www.theship3c.org Service; and don’t forget mankind. vices until further notice www.visitF3c.org to invite family and friends August 8, 8 and 11 am NOTICE: New You, Pas- because of the Coronavirus. ______to join us as we celebrate You are invited to our Wor- tor Woodson serves the You are invited to join us our Lord and Savior, Jesus ship Services as we honor community by providing via video-conferencing for August 8, INSPIRING BODY OF Christ. God for His goodness and “Professional Therapy Prayer and Bible Study You are invited to join us CHRIST CHURCH, faithfulness. and Counseling Servic- from 7 to 8:45 pm as we in our Sunday Morning Let’s Go Fishing! August 9, 7 pm es” on a “Sliding Fee” pray for the world’s Coro- Services as we praise and MATTHEW 4:19 You are invited to Monday August 9, 7 to 8 pm scale. To schedule an ap- navirus. In Wednesday’s worship God in the Joycie School to see what God has Every Monday Night Sister II Sister (Women’s pointment call the Pasto- Bible we are studying Cel- Turner Fellowship Hall, “Bring the whole tithe into to say to us in His Holy Mission) in the Main Fel- ral Counseling Center at ebration of Discipline by followed by our Worship the storehouse, that there Word. lowship Hall and the Men 972-526-4525 or email the Richard J. Foster, Chapter Services; and bring some- may be food in my house. II Men Bible Study in the church at www.bethelbi- 10. Dial in Phone # 346 one with you, you will be Test me in this,” says the Pastor Rickie Rush Youth Church Sanctuary blefellowship.org 248 7799, Meeting I.D. 256 blessed. It’s for God’s glo- Lord Almighty, “and see if 7701 S Westmoreland Road (Chapel). 518 4741. ry and honor. I will not open the windows Dallas, TX 75237 Note: Until further no- of heaven and pour you out 972-372-4262 August 11, 7 pm tice, all services at Bethel Dr. Terrance Woodson, August 11, 7 pm a blessing that there will www.Ibocchurch.org You’re invited to our church will be via Video- Senior Pastor Join us in our Wednesday’s not be room to receive.” ______Wednesday’s Bible Study Conferencing and perhaps 1944 E. Hebron Parkway 12 Noon-Day Live, Prayer - Malachi 3:8-10 class; you will learn what other churches as well; Carrollton, TX 75007 and Bible Study class and/ SHILOH MBC God has to say to us. Come log on individual churches 972-492-4300 or our Wednesday Night Check “IBOC’s” website IN PLANO and be encouraged by websites for details. See www.bethelbiblefellow- Live, Prayer and Bible for details of their services (WHERE COMMUNITY God’s plan for your spiri- Bethel’s website www. ship.org Study at 7 p.m. to learn until further notice because BECOMES FAMILY) tual growth and His glory. bethelbiblefellowship.org- ______more about God’s Word. of the Coronavirus. for their details because of Be encouraged by God’s Connect to God through Dr. Isaiah Joshua, Jr. the Coronavirus. FELLOWSHIP plan for your maturity and August 6, 7 pm Shiloh, Grow in Christ Senior Pastor CHRISTIAN His glory; and most of all; All men are invited to through the study of the 920 E. 14th Street August 8, 9:45 am CENTER CHURCH be prepared to grow. Men’s Ministry meeting Word of God, Serve God Plano, TX 75074 Please join us in our quiet IN ALLEN each Friday night at 8 pm, through service to each 972-423-6695 time, “Prayer and Medita- “THE SHIP” Dr. W. L. Stafford, Sr., Ed. D. (IBOC promotes proactive other and the world. www.smbcplano.org
rectly tied the new laws to manded. LEE, from Page 10 “racist voter fraud allega- Jackson Lee reminded led to his arrest. abridge the right to vote … tions behind the Big Lie everyone that all of the ar- “We must fill up the jails you are assisting the Re- – former President Donald rests are part of the “civil … if you call yourself a publicans in their extrem- Trump’s false claims of disobedience” needed to child of God, you oughta ism,” Barber asserted. election fraud – and a desire move voting rights to the act like it sometimes.” Voter suppression laws to prevent future elections forefront. Barber took direct aim at have passed statehouses in from achieving the historic “Any action that is a West Virginia Democratic Georgia, Texas, Arizona, turnout seen in 2020.” peaceful action of civil dis- Sen. Joe Manchin, who has and 14 other states have Congresswoman Beatty obedience is worthy and stubbornly refused to con- Democrats and others con- summoned the memory more to push all of us to do of the late Congressman sider abolishing or altering cerned. better and to do more and the filibuster for the sake of Since the 2020 elec- John Lewis after her arrest. to pass (H.R.) 1, S 1 and to voting rights. tion, 17 states have passed “Good trouble,” Beatty pass the John Robert Lewis “We are also here to say 28 laws making it harder tweeted. She demanded Voting Rights Act,” Jack- to Manchin: Any so-called for constituents to vote that her Republican col- Democrat who claims to in 2021, according to the leagues “protect our voting son Lee stated. support the non-constitu- Brennan Center for Justice rights” and pass the For the “The people of Texas are tional filibuster over the at New York University’s People Act.” desperate and need it. The Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee said, “The people of Texas are desperate and constitutional guarantee School of Law. “Let the people vote,” people of America are des- need it. The people of America are desperate and need it.” (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA) that no state can deny or The Brennan Center di- the congresswoman de- perate and need it.”
The U.S. Energy Infor- stitute President and CEO even as the natural gas and each sector of the economy STUDY, from Page 12 mation Administration Mike Sommers wrote in an oil industry continues to and support millions of manufacturing, education, 3.5 jobs elsewhere in the noted that global oil and email. drive the nation’s post-pan- U.S. jobs. and more, in communi- U.S. economy for each di- liquid fuels consumption “That said, America’s demic recovery.” “This study reinforces ties across the nation,” re- rect job in the U.S. natural is expected to surpass 2019 economic outlook depends Sommers continued: that America’s economic searchers concluded. gas and oil industry. levels in 2022, as economic on federal and state policy “As America’s economy outlook is brighter when activity and travel patterns proposals that incentiv- According to the find- • Produced $892.7 bil- comes back, the natural gas we are leading the world normalize. ize resource development, ings, in 2019, the natural lion in labor income, or 6.8 and oil industry will serve in energy production, and gas and oil sector directly “This represents an op- modernize energy infra- percent of the U.S. national as the foundation for long- it serves as a reminder of and indirectly: labor income. portunity for the U.S. to structure and streamline term growth and prosperity. what’s at stake if policy- • Supported more than • Supported nearly $1.7 meet the world’s rising burdensome regulations,” “Every state across the makers restrict access to 11.3 million total jobs or trillion to U.S. gross do- demand for affordable, Sommers maintained. country – both blue states 5.6 percent of total U.S. mestic product, accounting reliable fuels with home- “The nation’s hard- affordable, reliable energy employment. for 7.9 percent of the na- grown natural gas and oil,” fought energy security and and red states – rely on and make us more depen- • Generated an additional tional total. American Petroleum In- GDP growth are at stake, American energy to fuel dent on foreign sources.” 14 | August 5-18, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Church Directory Jesus: The Mighty God sus as the Mighty God and shall give you the desires of a storm. Sister who call on Him. your heart.” Psalm 37:4. He can take you off of Tarpley When people refuse to Recognize God’s might, your wayward path and NDG recognize Jesus as their but recognize it inward. give you purpose in life. He Religion Mighty God, He cannot Have enough faith to trust transforms from the inside Editor bless them, for they have in God to do mighty things out. If you need a spiritual shut the spiritual window in your life. makeover, call on Jesus, of their lives. But to those Believe not just in your your Mighty God. For unto us a Child is who have yielded their head; overcome the unbe- Jesus is mighty to disci- born, unto us a Son is giv- lives to Jesus, He can be lief of your heart. Jesus is pline your thoughts. Let en; and the government will their Mighty God. the Mighty God to answer Him be mighty to focus be upon His shoulder. And Everything promised prayer. your your emotions in wor- His name will be called in Scripture can happen He is also the Mighty Wonderful, Counselor, to you, because Jesus is ship Him. Mighty God, Everlasting mighty to bless those who God to overcome bad hab- Allow Him to be mighty Father, Prince of Peace. have faith to receive it. its and to give you strength to strengthen you against - Isaiah 9:6 What is your greatest de- to resist temptation. He temptation. Let Him be Wonderful things happen sire today? “Delight your- is the Mighty God to give mighty to use your body as Sister Tarpley celebrates her 80th birthday with her grandchildren to those who recognize Je- self also in the Lord, and He you peace in the middle of His temple. I Ain’t 16 Anymore Dr. James L. Snyder to do. I was my own boss. “Yes, dad, I’m in control Before I was 16, I thought Right after turning 16, I Looking back, I can see At least I thought I was of my life; I’m my own everything was free, I could ran across what has become that it serves no purpose not I’ve had so many birth- my own boss. However, boss.” do whatever I please, and my life verse from the Bi- to trust in the Lord. Howev- days in my life that I really I still was in high school, “Then,” my father said, there would be no account- ble. “Trust in the Lord with er, I experience things that don’t know how old I am. and for some reason, my “that means you have to ability. all thine heart; and lean are beyond my experience All I know is that I’m one teachers thought they were pay for your own lunch. Turning 16 turned my not unto thine own under- and understanding, and year older than I was last in charge of the class. How If you’re in charge, that life completely around. standing. In all thy ways that’s when God steps in. year. I would not be able little did they know? means you have to pay for Another thing I experi- acknowledge him, and Dr. James L. Snyder is to remember when my life It took being sent to the what you have.” enced when I turned 16 is he shall direct thy paths.” pastor of the Family of God began if it wasn’t for paper- principal’s office five times He turned around and that I did not know all that (Proverbs 3:5-6). Fellowship. work. before realizing I was not walked away, and I stood I thought I knew. When a To many people, num- really in charge of my class. there glaring at him. I person thinks they know bers are very important, but I also began to realize did not know that being everything, they don’t in my opinion, a number is that being in charge of your in charge meant I had to know exactly what they just a number. life is very expensive. Be- pay for everything. He don’t know. As I look forward to fore I was 16, my parents should’ve explained that to One of the most impor- another birthday, I would paid for everything for me. me a little more clearly. tant lessons I have learned like to go back to being 16 But now that I’m 16, that One Saturday, I needed since I turned 16 was that again. Those were the good income stream dried up. to borrow my father’s car it is essential to know what old days, as they say. I remember my father to go to a baseball game. you don’t know. If you When I was 16, I was saying to me, “Son, you’re “Dad, can I borrow your think you know everything, rather oblivious of things 16 now, and you are in car so I can go to my base- you’re missing out on a lot that were happening in the charge of your life.” ball game this afternoon?” of life. world. We didn’t have TV My smile flashed all over “You sure can,” my fa- back then and only got a my face, I was now set free, ther said, “and by the way, TV when President J. F. and I can do whatever I the car is low on gas, so Kennedy was assassinated. wanted to do. you’ll have to put gas in the Dad had to get a TV to keep My father wasn’t quite car.” up with what was going on. done with me yet, “Now I began to have differ- I had no internet, com- that you are 16, you’re go- ent feelings about being in puter, cell phone, video ing to have to pay for your charge of my life. I had no games or anything of the things.” idea that my life was so ex- like. So in all actuality, I At the time, I didn’t know pensive. Now, I had to get was on my own. what he meant, but I shook a job so that I could pay for One thing that really my head energetically and everything and be my own impressed me about being smiled, and was now ready boss. 16 was that I could get a to go out into the world and It took me a long time to driver’s license and drive a be my own boss. I was so realize how great my life car. The disappointing as- anxious to get started in this was before I turned 16. If pect about this was, I didn’t lifestyle of being in control. I would have known that, have enough money to buy The next day as I was I think I would’ve lived a car and so had to borrow ready to go to school, I more extravagantly on my my father’s car when it was stopped and asked my fa- dad’s credit card. convenient for him. Oh ther, “Dad, I need some After celebrating my boy, those were the days. money for lunch today.” 16th birthday, I cooled At 16, I believed I had My father looked at me down a little bit to realize become a certified adult. I and said, “I thought you that life really is hard, and was at the stage now where were in control of your getting old is not for sissies. nobody could tell me what life?” Plus, it’s very costly.
For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com August 5-18, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette | 15 NDG Bookshelf www.NorthDallasGazette.com NDG Book Review: ‘Breathing Fire’ touts unlikely heroes By Terri Schlichenmeyer hind her partner, Carla, who for their skills. who found solace in her re- to land her in prison and the was a sawyer with a chain- Still, despite low pay, ligion. struggles each had in life, in Your oversized plastic saw. Crew 13-3 consisted of many inmates pursued posi- And Lowe met Shawna, prison, and on the line. She tote is all packed. two sawyer / bucker pairs, tions in “fire camp.” Some, who gave her life to fight a also makes absolutely sure You don’t want to think followed by other women says Lowe, even hoped to fire.... that readers – especially about it, but if you have to with jobs specific to stop- fight fires after their release, Let’s start here: this is a those in California – under- bug out, you can. A backup ping wildfires. although it was a long shot: good story. It’s very good. stand the unfairness of a far- laptop, extra dog bowls, ev- Jaime Lowe grew up in their felony records follow But for readers looking for ranging system that denies ery irreplaceable document, California but until she read them, no matter where they boots-on-the-ground action good jobs to women who it’s all there, ready to slide about Shawna, she was un- might apply. and extended-wall-of-fire are essentially professional- into the car. You can never aware of the role that female In learning about the pro- danger, it’ll be a disappoint- ly trained, and who’ve paid be too careful when it’s fire inmate crews have in fight- gram, Lowe got a chance to ment because “Breathing their dues and are trying to season and in the new book ing fire. Inmate firefighters meet Selena, who “wasn’t Fire” isn’t that kind of book. move forward. “Breathing Fire” by Jaime take the same qualifications intending to go back to Rather than focusing on Overall, parts of “Breath- Lowe, you’ll meet some and in good physical shape, tests as do free-world fire- prison” after her release. flames, author Jaime Lowe ing Fire” put you on charred of the women tasked with which ultimately helped her fighters. They do the same She met Whitney, formerly instead concentrates on the grass and parts make you keeping you safe. get into the CDCR’s (Cali- work, face the same dan- a white-collar worker and women of Crew 13-3 and cell-bound. The rest of it Shawna Lynn Jones had fornia Department of Cor- gers, and they save the state ultra-marathoner. She met the work they did for the shows flawed real-life he- made mistakes in her life. rections and Rehabilitation) millions of dollars: when Laurie, who struggled to State of California. In this, roes amid an area-wide The biggest one got her sent inmate firefighter program. Lowe began writing this find a job after prison; So- readers can expect pure hon- “constant crisis,” and if to prison. She learned to be a bucker, book, inmate firefighters av- nya, who delighted in a new esty: Lowe unabashedly re- you’re burning for stories She was young, though, tasked with cleaning up be- eraged less than $3 an hour grandson; and Marquet, veals what each woman did like that, this book is packed. City Manager announces new Home ownership in Dallas to be discussed executive for the Department of Sustainable Development in August ZWHJCOC Lunch & Learn session and Construction If you own land in Dal- discuss which will include vision that includes the residents to inform housing las or you are an heir of a the information you need to Home Improvement & policy. He has worked on Dallas City Manager provided development homeowner, this session know as a homeowner or as Preservation Program, Tar- affordable housing policy, T.C. Broadnax announced and oversight services in is for you. Thor Erickson, heir of a homeowner in the geted Rehab Programs, design, and advocacy both the appointment of Wil- Dallas, the East and West Area Redevelopment Man- City of Dallas. Tangled Titles Program and internationally and domes- liam G. Mundinger, II to Coasts and internation- ager for the City of Dallas, Erickson, AICP, is an has worked on a variety tically in the non-profit and serve as Executive in Res- ally. Mr. Mundinger is ad- will present information on Area Redevelopment Man- of other initiatives such as government sectors. idence for the Department ept at convening partners the programs offered by the ager for the City who is the Short-Term Emergency To register, go to www. of Sustainable Develop- and identifying strategies, City of Dallas Department working to advance equita- Mortgage and Rental Assis- zwhjcoc.org and click on ment and Construction solutions, and implemen- of Housing at noon, Thurs- ble housing policies in the tance Program, Emergency Classes. For more informa- (SDC). tation plans for complex day, Aug. 19, in person at Department of Housing & Home Repair Program and tion about this session, con- Mr. Mundinger will problems in all aspects of Frazier House, 4600 Spring Neighborhood Revitaliza- Community Land Trusts. tact Jasmine Anderson at support SDC’s reorgani- the development process, Ave. tion. His body of work sets out zation and transformation. across all types of proper- “Community Land Trust” He currently leads the to preserve existing hous- jasmine.anderson@zwhj- Realigning SDC and the ties and projects. is the topic Erickson will Housing Preservation di- ing and he works with coc.org. City’s building and per- “I want to thank City mitting process is critical Manager Broadnax and to the success of the City Dr. Eric Anthony Johnson of Dallas’ newly adopted for this opportunity,” said Economic Development Mr. Mundinger. “This de- Policy. partment and its functions “Will Mundinger has are a vital component to decades of expertise to the sustainable economic lend to this transition,” development of any major said City Manager Broad- city. We are in the first in- nax. “His determination, ning of a long game. I am dedication to the City confident we can identify of Dallas, and passion opportunities and take im- for problem-solving will mediate steps to innovate. prove to be beneficial as I am excited to help facili- we navigate through this tate this next chapter and reorganization and chart look forward to working a new course for Sustain- with City staff and our able Development and stakeholders to unlock the Construction.” potential of Sustainable In his capacity at Gold- Development and Con- man Sachs, Mr. Munding- struction.” er was National Director Mr. Mundinger will of Development, Envi- begin his tenure with the ronmental, and Construc- City of Dallas on Aug. 16, tion Services. There he 2021.
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