Says Distraught Mom of Unarmed Black Man

Volume XXXI, Number XII April 15-21, 2021 Touting the American Rescue Plan

- See Page 3 Vaccines and Black Americans Visit us online at www.northdallasgazette.com - See Page 4 ‘I just want my baby home’ says ACLU hosts distraught mom of unarmed Black discussion on man killed by police equality - See Page 5 By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Senior National Congrats to Correspondent DISD Top Katie Wright, the mother of the 20-year-old African American Teachers man shot and killed by police a short distance from a Minneapolis - See Page 6 courtroom where former cop Derek Chauvin stands trial for the murder Comcast makes of George Floyd, is searching for $1 billion answers. Wright, and a frustrated com- pledge munity that still has not wrapped its head around Floyd’s very avoid- - See Page 8 able murder, said there was no reason for officers to shoot Daunte Katie Wright said as officers pulled her son over, he called her. “I heard someone say OperaTruck Wright, Sr. ‘Daunte, don’t run,’” she recalled. “My son was 20-years-old,” Ka- brings voices tie Wright reminded journalists and Police officials said Wright, the “People in the Twin Cities, es- to community community members, just hours father of a one-year-old son, had an pecially young Black people, are outstanding warrant. outraged by the police killing of after her son’s fatal police encoun- - See Page 9 ter. When they attempted to arrest Daunte Wright,” Mel Reeves, the “He got pulled over for hav- him, Wright retreated inside his Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder GM to increase ing air fresheners in the car that I vehicle. editor, declared. just gave him,” she forcefully ex- “One officer discharged their The Spokesman-Recorder, one of ad spending in plained. “All he did was have air firearm, striking the driver, and the the 230 African American-owned Black media fresheners in the car, and they told vehicle traveled several blocks be- newspapers and media compa- him to get out of the car.” fore striking into another vehicle,” nies represented by the National - See Page 11 Brooklyn Center police officials authorities wrote in a statement, Newspaper Publishers Association claimed officers pulled Wright over which failed to address why police (NNPA), has continued to cover Sister Tarpley: for a traffic violation. shot the unarmed Wright. the trial of Chauvin, who faces The incident occurred at about 2 A female passenger in Wright’s multiple counts of murder in the Things p.m. in the 6300 block of Orchard vehicle reportedly suffered non- death of Floyd last May. to Ponder Avenue in Brooklyn Center. life-threatening injuries. See WRIGHT, Page 4 - 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 Church Happenings ...... 7 Entertainment ...... 9-10 Bernice A. King Loni Love T-Ronn Hicks City of Dallas Elections ...... 11-14 Career / Notices ...... 14 NDG Quote of the Week: “You’re not obligated to win. You’re obligated to keep trying to do the best you Religion ...... 15 can every day.” – Marian Wright Edelman NDG Book Review ...... 16 People in the News www.NorthDallasGazette.com made supporting racial eq- for mail-in voting and limits voting restrictions or have verage—their lobbying Bernice A. King uity. ballot drop box availability. issued social media state- leverage—on Capitol Hill By Stacy M. Brown The trio said those corpo- The law also gives voters ments expressing concern. and at the state level.” NNPA Senior National rations have “disrespected” less time to request and re- Reportedly, when Delta On the evening of April Correspondent their fathers. turn a mail-in ballot, and it Air Lines ended its associa- 4, 1968, an assassin’s bullet “Rather than sowing prohibits anyone from giv- tion with the National Rifle tore through King while he Fifty-three years after seeds to provide democ- ing food or water to those Association, Republican stood on the balcony of his the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther racy the greatest chance standing in line to cast their lawmakers removed a tax room at the Lorraine Motel King Jr.’s death, the slain to grow today and prevail votes. break from their tax reform in Memphis, Tennessee. civil rights icon’s legacy tomorrow, legislators are The new law represents bill that would have saved King, who was 39, ar- is easily seen in how his attempting to transport us the state’s response to Presi- the airline $40 million. rived in Memphis to sup- daughter has continued to back to the shameful period dent Joe Biden’s victory in But King said that should port a sanitation workers’ fight for many of the same of American history when Georgia in November and not frighten businesses from strike. The civil rights causes. mass voter suppression for Democratic Sens. Raphael making the right choice. leader had repeatedly ex- 2020 election. Bernice A. King joined communities of color was Warnock and Jon Ossoff “Corporate leaders have pressed concern about eco- In a letter, King, Al Viv- the children of late civil the law of the land,” King, winning run-off elections in the greatest influence in nomic inequality and went ian, and John-Miles Lewis rights champions the Rev. Vivian, and Lewis, wrote. January. Washington and on our to Memphis because of how took issue with corporate C.T. Vivian, and U.S. Rep. Georgia Gov. Brian Coca-Cola, Delta Air state legislators,” King told poorly the city treated Af- leaders who have done little John Lewis, in blasting Kemp, a Republican, signed Lines, Google, Apple, Mi- Forbes. “They pay lobbyists rican American sanitation or nothing to back up com- voter suppression laws that into law legislation that im- crosoft, and others have and invest in campaigns. ments their businesses have See KING, Page 6 have cropped up since the poses new ID requirements either condemned the new They need to use their le-

cant accomplishments and show with rapper Yo-Yo to Eric Dyson has been se- Loni also currently co- Loni Love whose actions model for reality TV as a guest judge lected as PVAMU’s 139th hosts the GRACIE Award- This year’s graduation our students what can be at- on RuPaul’s Drag Race, to Spring Commencement winning weekend radio celebration at Prairie View tained with hard work, self- executive producing “Little Convocation Speaker, show Café Mocha with A&M University (PVAMU) confidence, and a commit- Women Unfiltered: Atlan- which takes place Saturday, rapper YoYo. She has in- will be extraordinary! Not ment to high achievement. ta.” Love also has a grow- May 15, 2021, in Panther terviewed a variety of A only will PVAMU hold its Not only is Love an ing list of movie-acting Stadium at 8:30 a.m. list guests such as President first in-person commence- EMMY and NAACP Im- credits. Loni Love is an EMMY Obama and the First Lady ment since the pandemic age Award-winning co-host The two-time best- and NAACP Image Award- Michelle Obama as well for its spring Class of 2021, of “The Real,” but also a selling author is also well winning co-host of The as superstars like Fantasia but the university will also proud graduate of the Roy known for her philan- Real. The Real is a one- Barrino Taylor, Patti La- hold a recognition event G. Perry College of Engi- thropic commitment, in- hour nationally syndicated Belle, John Legend, Tyler for its Class of 2020. The neering at PVAMU. The cluding being an ambassa- talk show airing daily on Perry, Jam & Terry among university has selected two Detroit native is another dor for Former First Lady Fox stations with a second many others. Café Mocha national figures to deliver 2020 Recognition Cer- example of Prairie View Michelle Obama’s When run on BOUNCE TV. The is the only nationally syndi- inspirational messages to emony on Friday, May 14, Produces Productive Peo- We All Vote, as well as show is now in its seventh cated show of its kind that the graduates. in Panther Stadium at 7:30 ple. the NAACP, Los Angeles season and has featured was created exclusively BY PVAMU alumna and p.m. In addition, Love will Love’s voice, image, and Regional Food Bank, Girl a variety of high-profile and FOR women of color. award-winning comedi- receive the rarely awarded perspective can be found Scouts, and the United Ne- guests from Vice President on over 35 stations incl The enne Loni Love has been Presidential Medal. It is across all media platforms, gro College Fund, to name Kamala Harris, former First show is broadcast on over tapped as the ceremony given to individuals who from her nationally syndi- a few. Lady Michelle Obama, Id- 35 stations including Siri- orator for the university’s have achieved signifi- cated “Café Mocha” radio In addition, Dr. Michael ris Elba and more. usXM Channel 141.

when he was young, Hicks themselves to use the gifts coach to diverse students, proclamations of apprecia- T-Ronn Hicks has helped countless others and tools to problem solve, preparing them to deal with tion for his work at com- LEWISVILLE — Com- navigate their journeys. set goals, achieve them, situations by teaching them bating bullying from local, munity leader T-Ronn Hicks said, “I seek to believe in themselves to strategies in his mentoring county and state govern- Hicks just published his inspire others to view bul- release that incredible per- program known as Game ments; twice received hu- third inspirational book. lying in the community as son they desire to see in Changers. manitarian awards for his a personal problem that themselves and share with Game Changers helps efforts and has been nomi- “Succeeding When Others everyone needs to solve. the rest of the world”, our youth overcome academic nated for CNN’s Heroes Don’t Want You To” will If it weren’t for a mentor communities would be this or behavioral challenges by Community Leader Award, give readers the tools they who stepped in, I believe amazing place to live. looking within themselves, Steve Harvey’s Community need to achieve their goals that I would not have ac- Lewisville ISD took the finding their inner great- Leader Award and National and make their dreams a complished all that I have risk, and it’s has paid off in ness and creating a plan to Life Group’s LifeChanger reality. today.” major ways. bring out that inner great- of the Year. The book will help ev- In 2016, Mr. Hicks had Hicks created the Stop ness so they can succeed in “Succeeding When Oth- eryone win at life. In it, formation that has changed a vision “if I can coach Bullying Our Purpose their lives after school and ers Don’t Want You To” author T-Ronn Hicks, aka the lives of thousands. young men and women for (S.B.O.P.) program and beyond. is available on Amazon or SimplyBadd, provides in- A victim of bullying all minorities to look inside serves as an inspirational Hicks has received four SimplyBadd.com.

2 | April 15-21, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Op-Ed The American Rescue Plan expanded access to health care By Colin Allred fight COVID-19. Everywhere I go, North cially our most vulnerable P.O. Box 763866 - Dallas, Texas 75736-3866 U.S. Rep. TX-32 Congress dramatically Texans tell me that health communities. Phone: 972-432-5219 - Fax: 972-509-9058 expanded subsidies to help care is their top concern, Additionally, the Ameri- North Texans are finally millions of folks afford which is why I’ve made it can Rescue Plan provides a “Do what you say you are getting much needed help coverage and now, accord- my top priority in Congress. 100% federal continuation from the American Rescue ing to the nonpartisan Con- On my first day in office, I health coverage subsidy, going to do ... when you say Plan, the relief package gressional Budget Office, led the effort in the House also known as COBRA, you are going to do it.” Congress passed in March the American Rescue Plan of Representatives against through September 1, so to help our country recover strengthens the Affordable a Texas lawsuit seeking to those who have lost their Publisher’s Office: and end the COVID-19 Care Act and will help 1.3 undermine the Affordable jobs or lost their health [email protected] pandemic. million people without in- Care Act. Now, with a new care due to reduced hours In this plan, we set out to surance finally get covered. Congress and President Joe because of the pandemic Sales Department: meet the extraordinary cir- Additionally, the bill will Biden, we have put an end don’t lose their health care. cumstances of this moment provide 6 million Ameri- to the cynical sabotage of As someone who was [email protected] by passing historic legisla- cans the ability to sign up Americans’ health care and raised by a single mother 972-509-9049 tion that would put shots for a health plan with no we are ready to move for- here in North Texas, I can in arms, money in pockets, monthly premium charge. ward. imagine how stressful this Editorial Department: kids back in school, and Millions more will now fi- There is so much work time has been for many [email protected] folks back to work. The nally gain access to finan- to do to make health care working families, com- plan features a range of pro- cial help through health- more affordable for every pounded by so much uncer- Online: visions aimed at providing care.gov by ensuring that American, and we took a tainty. But I hope that if you relief, like free vaccines, no one will pay more than big step forward with the need health care, you can www.NorthDallasGazette.com enhanced unemployment 8.5% of their income on passage of the American take advantage of the new www.twitter.com/NDGEditor benefits, small business their premium. Rescue Plan. Affordable Care Act provi- www.facebook.com/NorthDallasGazette loans, aid to states and cit- Texas has one of the Thanks to the plan, a sions in the American Res- www.pinterest.com/NDallasGazette ies, and relief checks. highest uninsured rates in family of four earning cue Plan and worry about In a health crisis like this the country, with one of $40,000 would go from one less thing as we all www.instagram.com/NorthDallasGazette with so many losing their every four Dallas County paying a $136 premium for work to end this pandemic. jobs, it was also critical that residents going without their health care, to noth- Please visit healthcare. STAFF we made sure Americans health insurance. In addi- ing. A family of four mak- gov to sign up and choose Chairman Emeritus Religious / Marketing Editor could get access to qual- tion, Texas has yet to ex- ing $90,000 would see their a plan that works for you Jim Bochum Shirley Demus Tarpley pand Medicaid, leaving premiums decrease by $200 and your family. The spe- 1933-2009 ity, affordable health care. (“Sister Tarpley”) That’s why we included nearly a million Texans a month. The plan also in- cial enrollment period ends Chief Editor Emeritus provisions in the Ameri- without the care they need, centivizes states like Texas, August 15, 2021. My office Ruth Ferguson NDG Columnist can Rescue Plan that lower which is critical especially who haven’t expanded is here to help North Tex- 1965-2020 Allen R. Gray health care costs and in- during this pandemic and Medicaid eligibility, to do ans navigate this process particularly hurts Black and so and provide critical care so visit allred.house.gov to Published by crease access to give fami- Minority Opportunity News, Inc. Contributing Writers lies peace of mind as we Latino Texans. to those who need it, espe- learn how to get in touch. Jackie Hardy Interim Editor Breanne Holley David Wilfong Don’t hesitate to get the COVID-19 vaccine Jacquinette Murphy By Eric Johnson the virus. However, this fication protocols involved than COVID-19, which has Dwain Price Community Marketing Mayor of Dallas effectiveness can only be in its production and clini- killed more than 500,000 Nadina Davis Terri Schlichenmeyer achieved if enough people cal trials. people and counting across David Wilfong Senior Account Executive We are now more than are vaccinated. That’s how Our current health system the country. Nina Garcia one year into the COV- we get to herd immunity. has institutional checks and I am urging you to get the I understand the hesitance balances to ensure the safe- vaccine for your own safety Production ID-19 pandemic, which has David Wilfong been a menace to our com- of some. Historically, Afri- ty of pharmaceuticals dis- and for the safety of your munities. can Americans in our coun- tributed for nationwide and community. Let’s rid our- NDG Obituary Dept. According to national, try have been abused in the global use. For COVID-19 selves of this menace and Vicky Richardson-Stewart VP of Operations state, and local data — data name of science, which was vaccines, these same checks get our lives back so we can that I pushed Dallas County actually pseudoscience. and balances were applied focus on giving ourselves to report early in the pan- It is likely that the appar- in the evaluation process to and our neighbors a real demic — people of color ent speed at which the vac- ensure the vaccine’s safety. opportunity to thrive in the experience higher infection cines were developed has The clinical trials consisted years to come. and mortality rates. contributed to questions of of diverse groups of people. Residents who are age But the end is in sight safety and clinical due pro- And post-trial, the vaccines 50 and older are now eli- thanks to vaccines. All three cess. But based upon the proved just as effective and gible to receive the vac- approved COVID-19 vac- words of clinical scientists safe among Blacks and His- cine in Texas. Anyone who cines — Moderna, Pfizer, and available evidence, the panics when compared to is over 16 with serious un- and Johnson & Johnson — expedited process in the other groups. derlying health issues is give us a shot to beat this development of the COV- Yes, receiving the vac- also eligible. To register pandemic. ID-19 vaccines under Oper- cine could make your arm for the vaccine, visit Dal- The vaccines are effec- ation Warp Speed does not sore or even make you feel lasCountyCovid.org or call North Dallas Gazette assumes no responsibility tive in protecting us and suggest that the vaccines ill for a day or so. But this 1-855-IMMUNE9 between for unsolicited material and reserves the right to preventing the spread of skipped any scientific veri- short-term issue is far better 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. 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 April 15-21, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette | 3 Health www.NorthDallasGazette.com COVID-19 Testing and Black America By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. greater access to much- high blood pressure, and concerns that may need to President and CEO needed COVID-19 testing diabetes. be addressed. National Newspaper in our communities. A part- According to the Cen- Quest Diagnostics is Publishers Association nership between Quest Di- ters for Disease Control, committed to creating agnostics, Choose Healthy heart disease is the leading partnerships with others to The COVID-19 pan- Life and the United Way cause of death for Black increase access in Black demic across America and of New York City is bring- Americans, and Black and other underserved throughout the world is still ing COVID-19 testing and people experience risk fac- communities. It’s time for a serious danger to public education to Black com- tors that contribute to heart the entire healthcare sys- health for all communities, munities in cities across the disease like high blood tem to step up with simi- but especially for African U.S., and they are working pressure, diabetes and high lar commitments – with

American and other people Photo via NNPA with trusted voices in Black cholesterol more often and access to treatment and of color communities. Afri- available, it does not mean VID-19 vaccine (or that churches to increase partic- earlier in life compared to preventative care – to help can Americans are still dis- that COVID-19 testing is they’ve already received ipation. White people. Thus, overall Black communities move proportionately negatively no longer needed. one), compared to only The pandemic has also healthcare testing is needed past this pandemic on an impacted by this deadly The National Newspa- 42% in November, 2020. made it even clearer that throughout Black America. even ground with White virus. per Publishers Association As trust increases, we need Black Americans need Getting tested for im- America. Access, testing, This is why more CO- (NNPA) is very concerned to also increase access to access to additional re- portant health issues – and and equity are keys to VID-19 testing for Black about the current state of COVID-19 vaccinations sources to take control of understanding the results – achieving and maintaining America is so important in health disparities and in- and testing in our commu- their health. In Chicago empowers people to make good health for all. 2021: African Americans equities that are realities nities to create better health for example, Black resi- informed and sometimes Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, comprise 13% of the U.S. for the majority of African outcomes. dents make up 30% of the critical healthcare deci- Jr is President and CEO population, but more than Americans. Facts, data, and The Black Press and the population but account for sions. In fact, 70% of medi- of the National Newspa- half of all COVID-19 cas- truth about the pandemic Black Church are two fun- 70% of COVID-related cal decisions are based on per Publishers Associa- es, and nearly 60% of all are vital to our future. damental trusted institu- deaths, and the majority of results from diagnostic tion (NNPA), and Execu- COVID-related deaths in According to a recent tions in our communities. Black COVID-19 patients tests. Because there aren’t tive Producer and host the U.S., were in cities with study by the Pew Research We are pleased to learn who have died in Chicago always obvious symptoms of The Chavis Chronicles large Black populations. Center, a majority of Black about a new emerging part- also had underlying health of a health issue, testing (TCC) on PBS TV stations Now that federal-govern- Americans (61%) now nership with Black church conditions, like respiratory is one of the most effec- weekly across the United ment approved vaccines are say they plan to get a CO- leaders which is creating problems, hypertension, tive ways to identify health States. DeSoto votes in favor of ‘Ban-the-Box’ policy for job hiring Tuesday night, in a 6-1 history check-box from job dreds of other cities and preemption bill to be heard impact this will have for the policy during the meet- vote, DeSoto City Council applications. If employers counties in implementing on the Texas Senate floor our people. Bills like SB ing. approved a Ban-the-Box must ask about convictions, this policy to shift hiring today, Quarles said, “In 14 don’t only inhibit lo- “No human is Jesus,” policy joining the City of they can ask later in the hir- practices so that we focus a time when so many are cal governments, but they said Pastor King. “All who Austin, 36 states, and over ing process. more on qualifications and trying to economically re- punish Texans who are just have an offense, have a sto- 150 cities and counties in “Ban-the-Box is a com- less on something that hap- cover from this pandemic, wanting to get back on their ry. We should give them a implementing hiring poli- monsense policy that aims pened in the past. These we need to find more ways feet.” fair chance to write a new cies that aim to give ev- to remove job barriers for policies are good for the to increase access to work. Pastor Marcus King, Se- chapter with Ban-the-Box. eryone a fair chance at people with records,” said economy, workers, fami- I’m proud of our City for nior Pastor of Disciple Cen- They have served their time employment. “Ban the DeSoto City Council Mem- lies, and public safety.” passing this policy and I tral Community Church in and we shouldn’t make Box” refers to the policy ber Candice Quarles. When asked about Sen- hope our State Legislature DeSoto spoke in favor of them serve more.” of removing the conviction “DeSoto is joining hun- ate Bill 14, the sweeping understands the positive

anything. Nobody will talk ed and chanted their dis- WRIGHT, from Page 1 to us. I asked them to please pleasure with police, offi- “Wright was unarmed, ies. take my son off the ground, cers donned riot gear, fired and there is no apparent or Katie Wright said as offi- he’s been there since 1:47 flashbangs, and sprayed logical reason why Brook- cers pulled her son over, he this afternoon.” chemicals on protestors lyn Center police would called her. “I heard some- Minnesota Gov. Tim who marched toward the have shot him during a traf- one say ‘Daunte, don’t Walz said he would closely Brooklyn Center Police fic stop,” Reeves remarked. run,’” she recalled. monitor the situation as Na- Department headquarters. Al McFarlane of Insight Wright said her son’s “He was only 20 years News also expressed con- tional Guard troops arrived girlfriend answered the cern about the latest inci- to quell potential conflict old, and he didn’t deserve to phone when she called dent. between police and a still- be shot and killed like this,” Insight News also is a back. on-edge community. Katie Wright demanded. “I member of the NNPA. “He got out of the car, “Gwen and I are praying don’t want all of this, all of McFarlane said his news- and his girlfriend said they for Daunte Wright’s family this. I just want my baby paper is monitoring the shot him,” Wright uttered as our state mourns another home. That’s all I want is matter and he also plans to as her voice trailed. “He life of a Black man taken I want him to be home. I discuss it on his “Conver- got back in the car, and he by law enforcement,” the don’t want everybody out sations with Al McFarlane” drove away and crashed, governor tweeted. here chanting and scream- radio program that airs at 1 and now he’s dead on the As frustrated individuals ing, yelling, I just want him p.m. daily in the Twin Cit- ground. Nobody will tell us from the community shout- home, that’s it.”

4 | April 15-21, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Community ACLU hosts a conversation on systemic equality in Texas By Breanne Holley involved.” He urged lis- hind the wheel of a vehicle; although he has had good NDG Contributing Writer teners to put their voices what he needed to do to not police officers help him, out there as social media be assaulted by a police he has also had guns pulled “What the people want connections amplify these officer. He mentions how on him for no reason. He is very simple, they want messages. traffic stops are used inten- says the fundamental issue an America as good as its Bledsoe says what is fun- tionally to try and entrap with policing is the culture promise,’ (says the quote damentally true is that the minorities. With his work intended to proliferate a bi- from Barbara Jordan) and people who are in control with state and local uni- ased system, some say an that is our mantra for the won’t listen to organiza- formed agencies, he hears extension of the old plan- work that we do here at tions, and that there is a from the blue lives matter tation idea; a way to have ACLU”, said Darryl Ewing specific group of people crowd “don’t let everything control over African Amer- as he introduced a Wednes- that they listen to. Ever be ruined by a bad apple icans. The code of conduct day evening discussion on Element5 Digital / Unsplash since the election of presi- and such.” in blue silence allows for systemic equality in Texas former County Clerk Chris do is make the poll watcher dent Obama in 2008 there There are so many good any kind of conduct against with a quote from a famous Hollins of Harris County, outside the jurisdiction of is a nucleus of people, 10% cops and bad ones too and an African American to be Texan herself. Texas, lawyer, activist and the elected official. They of the electorate so upset the problem is when the upheld even against the La- Ewing highlighted the community leader. were ugly and nasty to vot- they believe that there are good ones are defending tino community. work to be done on prevent- Robertson posed the first ers and voting officials. problems with illegal im- the bad ones. Well inten- Hollins said, “A number ing House Bill 6 and Senate question to set the tone on One thing that was happen- migration and the ascen- tioned officers who don’t of police forces have an in- Bill 7 from become law as the importance of voting ing was people would go in dency of the African Amer- have proper training cn also dependent oversight lore. he sys they would further in America in general and without a mask during the ican vote and president end up shooting unarmed In Houston those recom- suppress votes in com- Bledsoe opened the dis- pandemic and get up closer Obama. Those are the kind people of color. Hollins mendations have no teeth munities of color. Ewing cussion with a powerful to African American voters. of people that would be up- added that just because a whatsoever. They have no mentions that the two “a” answer “… if I got a guy He suggested this one now set if the legislation voted person is a good guy or gal authorities but need to have words for brining change wearing a sheet and a hood says they have a right to kill to say they respect black doesn’t mean they need to some authorities to hand to Texas are aspiration, the out there trying to stop me you, that’s what this law veterans. Anything related be a police officer. down penalties for officers big vision that all see for from voting I need to un- says. The poll watcher pro- to black or brown people “Not everybody is cut that are involved in wrong- Texas that will create a bet- derstand that I need to be vision is designed against they would oppose. out for that,” Hollins said. doing.” ter Texas. The other word is voting, it is intuitive. It is the African American com- A question presented was “There needs to be much He talks about how we action which is backed up essential for citizenship, to munity, as a provisions that “Is it time to get rid of the more rigorous in the selec- should be policing and pro- by aspiration. He adds that have a voice.” At the state prohibit voting after 9 p.m. Electoral College?”, and tion training and account- tecting our own to catch the big picture must be put capital “it is a desire to or assisting a voter. Hollins said yes, it is time ability of our police offi- these wrongdoings. into action. maintain power, what is be- Hollins added on to because it sets up minority cers.” In regards to police refor- At the start of the pro- ing undertaken is an effort Bledsoe’s remarks, saying rule. Bledsoe said that af- mation Bledsoe mentioned gram a survey had been to create an apartheid re- “there long standing elec- The conversation did ter seeing the murder of that, “Since we know that posted that had some sur- gime … It is about making tion law in Texas saying move on to policing and George Floyd in full view individuals are getting in- prising results and it in- the white majority power- you can’t bring cameras but Hollins, who comes from in front of the world, the volved in police depart- volved three questions. ful throughout.” now poll watchers and poll a family of police officers, things that African Ameri- ments that are biased that Do you believe you have Hollins said, in Harris watchers only can bring began that discussion. He cans have been saying for members of hate organiza- a basic understanding of ra- County of Houston, the in cameras, saying people says his father, who was many years has been shown tions we need to have a way cial justice? goal was about making sure can bring firearms into the a police officer, even had to be true. Bledsoe is a law- of actually looking at that. What does a racially eq- all 2.5 million people could polls … There are aspects to have a talk with him on yer who has even represent- There are departments that uitable Texas look like for cast their vote and be heard of these bills that say if you what to do if he is stopped ed police officers and yet See ACLU, Page 7 you? that they could cast the bring someone to help you by a police officer and be- in his experience says that What are some of the bar- votes safely during the pan- vote they would have to fill riers that are keeping you demic and that their votes out additional paperwork from being fully engaged? counted. He says the voter identifying yourself.” The results were that a suppression laws that are How will it impact urban lot strongly agreed they had being proposed are taking communities as opposed a basic understanding of rights away from Ameri- to rural communities? The racial justice and that dis- cans. He said voers should density of bipoc people in mantling laws and policies not accept that as politics as urban communities is more and stopping voter suppres- usual. This is not a Demo- that rural communities. sion were among what was crat or Republican issue. These laws will affect those needed for a more equi- He believes if you are citi- more,according to Bledsoe. table Texas. Most said they zen and have that right to There are various barriers would become more active vote you should be able to such as public transit that if they had more informa- exercise it and it should be affect the accessibility of tion about the campaign. easy, no poll tax or intimi- voting in urban communi- Rebecca Robertson host- dation should prevent that. ties. ed the two panelists who “How do these voter “There is still time, are leaders and had a lot to suppressions tactics target though short, to be able to say about systemic equal- people of color the most?” do whatever we can to put ity. Gary Bledsoe, Presi- asked Robertson. pressure on state legisla- dent of Texas State Confer- Bledsoe mentioned that tures to do the right thing,” ence of NAACP Units, who there has been a problem Bledsoe said “Because of chairs the NAACP criminal with poll watchers who dis- the consequences they will justice committee as well respect African Americans face otherwise. This is why as a lawyer himself, and at the polls. What these laws corporations have gotten For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com April 15-21, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette | 5 Education www.NorthDallasGazette.com Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year finalists source. VID. Parents should know dents, teachers, and staff. by The Dallas Morning Semaj Maston, 3rd place Joyce District Is Hiring Bus that the schools will contin- This calendar gives teach- News! Shoutout also to the in boys’ individuals. Go, Foreman Drivers ue to require social distanc- ers more time to prepare, as whole team for being state young golfers! Dallas ISD Dallas ISD’s Student ing, masking, plexiglass well as more time for stu- championship finalists. Dallas ISD seeks to in- District 6 Transportation Services and temperature checks to dent enrichment. Although they didn’t win crease presence of Latino Department is hiring bus keep students and staff safe. Mental Health Sympo- their overtime game, they male educators drivers in preparation for Time to Learn sium gave it their best, coming As part of an initiative the 2021-2022 school year. Kudos to Seneca Den- Nearly 40 Dallas ISD If COVID-19 has within one point, and I am aimed at recruiting teachers Drivers must be at least 21 man, of Boude Storey schools have adopted an stressed you out, know so proud of them! who represent the students Middle School in District years old. Candidates with “intersession” calendar, that help is available. Dal- Carter Cowboys Are they serve, Dallas ISD is 6, who has been named a or without a commercial which extends the school las ISD’s Mental Health Winners on the Track! launching a campaign to finalist for Teacher of the driver’s license (CDL) are year to start at the beginning Services team offers FREE Congratulations to the hire 10 Latino male pro- Year. Dedicated to the mid- invited to apply. The dis- of August and end in late mental health support for Carter Girls and Boys fessionals next fall and put dle grades, Ms. Denman is trict will provide on-the-job June, adding five weeks for students and families. Stu- Track & Field teams! They them on the path toward in her fifth year at Boude training for the accepted select students to gain more dents, staff, parents and are both 12-4A District becoming licensed teach- Storey. She has been rec- candidates who do not have personalized attention. In community members are Champions! ers who will lead class- ognized as a distinguished a commercial driver’s li- District 6, these schools invited to join us virtually Congrats to Carter Golf rooms. This initiative fol- teacher under the Teach- cense. Those interested can are: William Hawley At- Saturday, May 1, from 10 Coach Cynthia Calahan lows in the footsteps of a er Excellence (TEI) and apply at www.dallasisd. well Law Academy and a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Men- and both the Boys and Girls similar program launched Teacher Incentive (TIA) org/careers. McNair, Turner, Brashear, tal Health Matters Virtual Carter golf teams for win- last year to hire 12 Black initiatives, and has guided Finishing the Year Strong Carpenter, Tolbert, Russell Symposium. To register, ning the 2021 12-4A Dis- male teachers to serve at her students to make dou- District high schools are and Thornton elementary visit www.mentalhealth- trict championship. Special high-priority campuses. ble-digit gains on local and urging seniors to return to schools. In addition, Boude mattersdallas.com. shoutouts to Sherlyn Flores, Interested applicants must state social studies assess- in-person classes beginning Storey Middle School is Kimball Hoops Greatness who placed 1st in the girls’ have a bachelor’s degree in ments. Best wishes, Ms. April 12 to #FinishThe- among schools adopting a Congratulations to Kim- individuals; Adia Larzeia, any field and a GPA of 2.5 Denman, and congratula- YearStrong. Campuses are “school day redesign” cal- ball’s Boys Basketball 3rd place in girls’ individu- or above. Latino men in- tions to all our Teacher of planning senior events to let endar, which extends the team junior guard Arterio als; Jelani Rogers, 1st place terested in applying to the the Year finalists! As we all students enjoy some of the school year to start at the Morris, who was named in the boys’ individuals; program may email their know, teachers are our most normal senior year experi- beginning of August and the 2021 all-area boys bas- Glen Veasley, 2nd place resume to futureteacher@ important school-based re- ence they have lost to CO- end in late June for all stu- ketball player of the year in boys’ individuals, and dallasisd.org. ACT-SO opportunities available through the Garland NAACP The Garland NAACP ic and cultural achievement participating in NAACP • Must be an amateur cal ACT-SO competition in at the Garland NAACP via is looking for students in- among African-American ACT-SO must meet the fol- (having not received wages order to email at garlandtxactso@ terested in furthering their high school students. Stu- lowing eligibility require- for professional qualify for the national gmail.com future career opportunities dents can select up to three ments: services) in the catego- competition. More information can be through the ACT-SO pro- competitions from a total of • Must be a citizen of the ries of competition. Interested students found at www.texasact-so. gram. 32 o erings in STEM, Busi- United States or hold a per- • Must compete in a lo- should contact Joyce Miller org. ACT-SO is a yearlong ness, Humanities, Perform- manent resident visa card. enrichment program de- ing Arts, Visual Arts, and • Must be enrolled in signed to stimulate, im- Culinary Arts. grades 9-12 at the time of prove and enhance academ- Students interested in application

state: KING, from Page 2 “This belief undergirds workers. lighted the icon’s statements our abiding faith in Amer- One night before he was about overcoming racism. ica, even as legislators in killed, King delivered his “Evil cannot permanently Georgia and 39 other states final – some say prophetic organize. It bears within it attempt to root our nation – speech. “We’ve got some seeds of its own destruc- in the oppressive weeds of difficult days ahead,” the tion,” the letter states. yesterday through a new resolute King preached. The children of the three generation of Jim Crow vot- “But it really doesn’t mat- civil rights icons went on to ing laws.” ter with me now, because I’ve been to the mountain- top … I may not get there Follow with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, us on as a people, will get to the Promised Land.” INSTAGRAM! The letter, authored, in @northdallasgazette part, by Bernice King, high-

6 | April 15-21, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Church Happenings BETHEL BIBLE ing Worship. You will be Check “The Ship’s” web- www.theship3c.org Service; and don’t forget of the coronavirus. FELLOWSHIP, blessed and inspired as we site for details of their ser- www.visitF3c.org to invite family and friends CARROLLTON celebrate service to God, vices until further notice ______to join us as we celebrate April 18, 8 and 11 am (A NEW PLACE our community and all because of the Coronavirus. our Lord and Savior, Jesus You are invited to our Wor- TO BELONG) mankind. INSPIRING BODY OF Christ. ship Services as we honor April 18, CHRIST CHURCH, God for His goodness and NOTICE: New You, Pas- April 21, 7 pm You are invited to join us Let’s Go Fishing! April 19, 7 pm faithfulness. tor Woodson serves the You are invited to join us in our Sunday Morning MATTHEW 4:19 You are invited to Monday community by providing via video-conferencing for Services as we praise and School to see what God has April 19, 7 to 8 pm “Professional Therapy Prayer and Bible Study worship God in the Joycie “Bring the whole tithe into to say to us in His Holy Every Monday Night and Counseling Servic- from 7 to 8:45 pm as we Turner Fellowship Hall, the storehouse, that there Word. Sister II Sister (Women’s es” on a “Sliding Fee” pray for the world’s Coro- followed by our Worship may be food in my house. Mission) in the Main Fel- scale. To schedule an ap- navirus. In Wednesday’s Services; and bring some- Test me in this,” says the Pastor Rickie Rush pointment call the Pasto- Bible we are studying Cel- one with you, you will be lowship Hall and the Men Lord Almighty, “and see if 7701 S Westmoreland Road ral Counseling Center at ebration of Discipline by blessed. It’s for God’s glo- II Men Bible Study in the I will not open the windows Dallas, TX 75237 972-526-4525 or email the Richard J. Foster, Chapter ry and honor. Youth Church Sanctuary of heaven and pour you out 972-372-4262 church at www.bethelbi- 8. Dial in Phone # 346 248 (Chapel). a blessing that there will www.Ibocchurch.org blefellowship.org 7799, Meeting I.D. 256 518 April 21, 7 pm not be room to receive.” ______4741. Join us in our Wednesday’s - Malachi 3:8-10 April 21, 7 pm Note: Until further no- 12 Noon-Day Live, Prayer You’re invited to our tice, all services at Bethel Dr. Terrance Woodson, and Bible Study class and/ SHILOH MBC Check “IBOC’s” website Wednesday’s Bible Study church will be via Video- Senior Pastor or our Wednesday Night IN PLANO for details of their services (WHERE COMMUNITY class; you will learn what Conferencing and perhaps 1944 E. Hebron Parkway Live, Prayer and Bible God has to say to other churches as well; Carrollton, TX 75007 Study at 7 p.m. to learn until further notice because BECOMES FAMILY) us. Come and be encour- log on individual churches 972-492-4300 more about God’s Word. of the Coronavirus. aged by God’s plan for websites for details. See www.bethelbiblefellow- Be encouraged by God’s Connect to God through your spiritual growth and Bethel’s website www. ship.org plan for your maturity and April 16, 7 pm Shiloh, Grow in Christ bethelbiblefellowship.org ______His glory; and most of all; All men are invited to through the study of the His glory. for their details because of be prepared to grow. Men’s Ministry meeting Word of God, Serve God the Coronavirus. FELLOWSHIP each Friday night at 8 pm, through service to each Dr. Isaiah Joshua, Jr. CHRISTIAN Dr. W. L. Stafford, Sr., Ed. D. (IBOC promotes proactive other and the world. Senior Pastor April 18, 9:45 am CENTER CHURCH IN Senior Pastor male leadership.) 920 E. 14th Street Please join us in our quiet ALLEN 2450 K Avenue #300 Check “SMBC’s” website Plano, TX 75074 time, “Prayer and Medita- “THE SHIP” We are Plano, TX 75074 April 18, 10 a.m. for details of their services 972-423-6695 tion” followed by Morn- Saving You a Seat! 972-379-3287 Join us for our Morning until further notice because www.smbcplano.org

and share things that cn paign. ACLU, from Page 5 be done, COVID safe, to More information on this are doing that such as one issues, adding they need get involved in the issues and other ACLU issues is in Oregon that has been do- everybody to get involved discussed. Shape the cam- available at aclutx.org. ing that for a while, their psychologist thinks they have screened out a large percentage of the applications who were bigoted and etc. That is another thing we really need here. “Where should we be putting our resources for systemic equality?” Re- becca asked the panelists, a question from the Q&A section. Hollins said that “to se- cure equality in this country we need free and fair elections plain and simple.” Bledsoe said people should join towards push- ing for racial reconciliation commissions on a local level, all of these issues could be enveloped when local authorities come and sit together whether they be far left or far right. Robertson ended the conversation by thanking Bledsoe and Hollins for their wisdom and insight into these system equality For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com April 15-21, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette | 7 Feature www.northdallasgazette.com Comcast commits to investing $1 billion to reach 50 million low-income Americans with tools and resources to succeed in digital world On the 10th anniversary cessfully helped to narrow program, including having: ensure we break down lan- of its Internet Essentials these digital divides. We • Increased the program’s guage barriers that can pre- program, Comcast an- look forward to the next Internet speeds six times, vent people from applying nounced it would invest 10 years of Internet Essen- from 1.5 Mbps in 2011 to or getting online. $1 billion over the next 10 tials and join Comcast in 50 Mbps today, without • Built up an online learn- years to help further close celebrating this significant ever increasing the price of ing center that includes the digital divide and give achievement.” the program, which has re- more than 200 digital liter- even more low-income “Unidos US is proud to mained $9.95/month. acy training videos, guides, Americans the tools and have partnered with Com- • Launched its Lift Zones and reports that are free to resources they need to suc- cast for the past 10 years,” program, which aims to anyone to use, including ceed in an increasingly dig- said Janet Murguía, Presi- connect more than 1,000 non-customers. ital world. The announce- dent and CEO, UNIDOS. community centers with • Developed an employment coincides with the “Our vision is and always free WiFi by the end of ee network of 3,000 Inter- release of a 10-year Prog- Comcast’s Internet Essentials Partnership Program has signed up has been an America where 2021. net Essentials Ambassadors ress Report showing that, hundreds of schools, school districts, and other organizations that economic, political, and • Developed an Internet who volunteer their time to since 2011, the company, have come together to help connect tens of thousands of students to social advancement are re- Essentials Partnership Pro- help spread the word about the Internet during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo via NNPA) working in collaboration alities for all Latinos. Com- gram that has signed up the program in their com- with its network of thou- work gap” at the hundreds formed millions of lives cast has been a vital partner hundreds of schools, school munities. sands of nonprofit partners, of Lift Zone locations that by connecting low-income to bringing this vision to districts, and other organi- This new commitment has connected a cumula- have already opened or will households to the power life. Through Internet Es- zations that have come to- comes on the heels of a tive total of more than 10 open soon. of broadband. While the sentials, we’ve been able to gether to help connect tens series of initiatives an- million people in America “Ten years is a remark- ongoing COVID-19 pan- connect our communities to of thousands of students to nounced during the CO- to broadband Internet at able milestone, signifying demic placed a spotlight on the digital tools, skills de- the Internet during the CO- VID-19 pandemic that home, the overwhelming an extraordinary amount the digital divide, for the velopment, and platforms VID-19 pandemic. reinforced the company’s majority of whom were not of work and collaboration past decade Comcast, in on which all voices can be • Offered 60 days of free commitment to addressing connected prior to signing with our incredible com- partnership with organiza- amplified. As we celebrate Internet service to any new the digital divide and the up. munity partners across tions like the National Ur- 10 years of the program, we Internet Essentials custom- homework gap by upping Comcast’s $1 billion the country,” said Dave ban League, has been lead- look forward to our contin- er who needed to get online speeds to 50 Mbps down- commitment will include Watson, Chief Executive ing the effort to close the ued partnership with Com- during the coronavirus out- stream without changing investments in a number Officer, Comcast Cable. digital divide, address the cast well into the future.” break. the program’s $9.95/month of critical areas, includ- “Together, we have been homework gap, and ensure In addition to capturing • Expanded the number price. The company also ing: additional support for able to connect millions of low-income communities the total number of connec- of languages our Inter- continues to offer 60 days its ongoing Lift Zone ini- people to the power of the have the necessary digital tions Internet Essentials has net Essentials call center of free Internet service to tiative, which establishes Internet at home, and to the skills.” provided, the 10-Year Prog- agents can speak to more new Internet Essentials WiFi-connected safe spac- endless opportunity, educa- “Last year, we partnered ress Report also highlights than 240, plus American customers who sign up be- es in 1,000+ community tion, growth, and discovery with Comcast on a major other key metrics about the Sign Language, to help fore June 30, 2021. centers nationwide for stu- it provides. Today, we are campaign to encourage dents and adults by the end rededicating ourselves to Americans to participate of 2021; new laptop and this mission to ensure that in the first-ever digital computer donations; grants the next generation of stu- census,” added Rebecca for nonprofit community dents in America has the DeHart, CEO, Fair Count. organizations to create op- tools, resources, and abili- “We are so proud to have portunities for low-income ties they need to succeed partnered with Comcast Americans, particularly in an increasingly digital on this valuable work— in media, technology, and world.” connectivity is incredibly entrepreneurship; and con- “For more than a decade, essential to civic partici- tinued investment in the Comcast has been a leader pation. It gives communi- company’s landmark In- in working with commu- ties a voice and it enables ternet Essentials program. nities to close the Digital individuals to take part in It is estimated that these Divide through its Internet the cultural conversations new commitments will im- Essentials program,” said that need to take place in pact as many as 50 million Marc H. Morial, President this country. Broadband Americans over the next 10 and CEO of the National adoption, just like census years. In 2021 alone, Com- Urban League. “From its participation, can mean the cast estimates students will beginning as a pilot pro- difference between com- be able to complete more gram with the Wilmington munities growing and thriv- than 25 million hours of Urban League to today, ing or being left behind. For remote learning lessons to Comcast’s Internet Essen- the past decade, the Internet further address the “home- tials program has trans- Essentials program has suc- Let us hear from YOU!!! If there are any news, events or anything else we need to know about, give us an e-mail at: [email protected]

8 | April 15-21, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Entertainment Vocal excellence hits the road with the OperaTruck The Dallas Opera (TDO) a creative way to expand the community while up- announces its newest ini- their community engage- holding our commitment tiative, designed to bring ment efforts made so much to a talented generation of productions of family fare sense. After a year without Texas-based singer/actors to Greater Dallas commu- live performances, I can’t now developing their craft. nities with OperaTruck, an wait to see the OperaTruck I’m extremely proud of the 18-wheel flatbed “big rig” in action in our communi- work my team has done, that has been customized ties.” and I am excited to see it as an outdoor mobile stage, The OperaTruck will help change stereotypes, which can accommodate also bring performers for expectations—and lives.” musicians and singers with private events at the North She continued, “I cannot appropriate distancing in Texas Food Bank in Plano thank Quincy enough for DallasOpera.org “pop-up” performances. and Family Gateway in his generosity. OperaTruck OperaTruck was gener- thal General Director and pected way—on a truck!— performances feature TDO downtown Dallas. allows us to present free ously retro-fitted and donat- CEO, thanks Roberts for to engage new audiences singers in family-friendly OperaTruck is the brain- family-friendly content in ed by Quincy Roberts—a this unique gift, saying, and families with the sto- one-act operas: Jack and child of Kristian Roberts, a big, big way. And that’s TDO Trustee, TDO Cho- “We are so very grateful to ries we tell through music.” the Beanstalk and Doctor TDO’s Director of Educa- about as Texan as it gets!” rus member, and one of D Quincy Roberts for his gen- OperaTruck makes its Miracle. All OperaTruck tion, who explains, “The Additional free outdoor magazine’s “Top 500 Most erosity of time and effort to debut with three new com- performances take place pandemic has been chal- performances of Jack and Influential Leaders”—who provide TDO with the Op- munity partners: First outdoors; audiences should lenging for arts organiza- the Beanstalk will take is also is a trained opera eraTruck, which is helping United Methodist Church bring their own seating. tions as a whole, but it has place (without the truck) singer, and CEO of Roberts us create inroads with new of Heath on Saturday, May “It’s a privilege to both also given The Dallas Op- at the Dallas Arboretum on Trucking, the largest Afri- local partners, such as local 8 at 2 p.m., Trinity Ba- support The Dallas Op- era opportunities to become April 24 at 11 a.m. and 12 can American-owned con- churches and social service sin Preparatory School on era and participate with even more bold and cre- p.m. in the Rory Meyers struction hauler in Dallas. organizations. These col- May 15 at 2 p.m., St. Mat- them in performance,” said ative in our approach to our Children’s Adventure Gar- Ian Derrer, The Dal- laborations will bring live thew’s Cathedral on May Quincy Roberts, “which is mission. We have seized den and at Klyde Warren las Opera’s Kern Wilden- classical music in an unex- 23 at 3 p.m. OperaTruck why providing them with this moment to better serve Park on May 1 at 1 p.m. Grammy winner launches new music series in DFW next month FORT WORTH -- Funky- Orchestra Artistic Director, launch event will mark to the birthplace of jazz town Agency is proud to an- and Co-Founder of Funky- the official opening of the with a dynamo lineup of nounce, in partnership with town Agency, Adonis Rose Downtown Cowtown at the some of the top-performing Downtown Cowtown at the willbe hosting the series Isis venue and set the stage Jazz artists in the world. Isis Theater, The Roots of launch event and perform- for what patrons can expe- Guests will enjoy additional Music Concert Series. The ing alongside New Orleans rience through the coming performances from James series will debut with two greats including Bo Dollis months and series. Straight Andrews, Terrance Taplin, nights of performances, Jr. and The Wild Magno- from the Crescent City, per- and a special opening night May 7 and 8, featuring a lias, Erica Falls, and James formers like Big Chief Bo set from Fort Worth’s Big power-packed lineup of Andrews, among others. Dollis Jr. and Soul singer Easy Brass Band. some of the top musical tal- The event will also feature Erica Falls will bring pow- When asked about the ent and artists New Orleans a local tie-in with an open- erful performances, shar- concert series, Artistic Di- has to offer. Internation- ing set by Fort Worth’s Big ing deep musical traditions rector of Funkytown Agen- ally renowned Jazz musi- Easy Brass Band. with concert-goers. North cian, New Orleans Jazz The special two-day Texans will be transported See ROSE, Page 10 Adonis Rose (Courtesy photo)

For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com April 15-21, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette | 9 Entertainment www.NorthDallasGazette.com General Motors announces 400 percent increase in ad spending with Black-owned media By Stacy M. Brown said it would be more pro- For years, the company scholarships ($10,000 each), NNPA Senior National ductive to host a series of has been a corporate spon- stipends ($5,000 each), an Correspondent meetings involving a more sor to the NNPA, the trade eight-week fellowship with extensive mix of Black- association representing 230 the nation’s leading Black General Motors, a long- owned media publishers and African American newspa- news publications, and the time corporate partner of executives. pers and media companies “road trip of a lifetime” in an the National Newspaper “To ensure that our con- in markets throughout the all-new Chevrolet Blazer or Publishers Association versations are both substan- country. other Chevrolet vehicle. (NNPA), announced increas- tive and constructive, we are Also, General Motors’ Each year, a selection of ing advertising spending in going to postpone [the origi- Chevrolet brand and the four NNPA Publishers pro- Black-owned media by 400 nally scheduled meeting] NNPA have partnered since vides the fellows with the percent. and reschedule it into a series 2016 to provide deserv- opportunity to gain real- According to a news re- According to a news release, the company said it would grow spend- of smaller conversations that ing HBCU students with world journalism experience lease, the company said it ing from 2 percent to 8 percent of its total budget by 2023. (Photo: take place over the next few the exciting opportunity to during the eight-week Fel- would grow spending from iStockphoto / NNPA) weeks,” GM global Chief “Discover the Unexpected” lowship Program. 2 percent to 8 percent of its Several Black-owned me- sion. Marketing Officer Deborah about themselves and their “General Motors has been total budget by 2023. dia officials recently pressed Reportedly, a meeting Wahl told the executives. communities via a journal- taking steps to deal with sys- By that estimate, General General Motors CEO Mary between Barra, and a con- “We also intend to expand ism fellowship program. temic racism,” said NNPA Motors’ advertising spend- Barra for a meeting after tingent led by Byron Allen the dialogue to invite our ex- The Discover the Un- President and CEO Dr. ing would jump from about determining that the com- of Allen Media Group, was isting Black-owned media expected Journalism Fel- Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. “It $45 million to approximate- pany was not doing enough postponed. partners currently in the GM lowship (DTU) provides doesn’t happen overnight or ly $180 million. to promote economic inclu- General Motors officials portfolio.” six HBCU students with in one year.” New book documents COVID-19 impact on iconic music venues Music is part of the life- their time to showcase the struggling with the reality indefinite closures.” ciation (NIVA), as well as blood of any culture, and local venues that are inte- of being unable to re-open At nearly 500 pages, support over 60 creatives the American sound is gral to the creative culture their doors following CO- this hardback book fea- who helped make this proj- iconoc across the globe. of their communities. VID,” said Megan Cook, tures venues like Stubb’s, ect a reality, many of whom Record companies are Whether it comes from one of the book’s produc- Baby’s All Right, Tipitinas, were directly impacted by credited with spreading the R&B, Soul, Jazz, Alterna- ers. “As part of our project, The Empty Bottle, Boot & the pandemic. word on mucial talent, but tive or Country; Dallas has we interviewed the people Saddle, The Fillmore, 9:30 BMH was co-founded for the vast majority of per- been a bright spot on the na- behind the scenes and art- Club and more and conver- as an independent project formers, the hallowed halls tional music stage for more ists who love local venues sations with artists from Al- by Amber Mundinger, Ta- of local music venues are than a century, and many of like Kessler Theater, Gas ice Cooper, Dehd, Native mara Deike, and Kevin W where the dreams began. these standout venues are Monkey, The Bomb Fac- Sun, and The Black Angels Condon with the support While the tunes filled the located here. tory, and more! to Shakey Graves, Khru- and collaboration of col- halls of these venues for de- “As you’re well aware, cades, much of it came to a rent state of U.S. music “We collaborated with angbin, Jesse Malin, Hollis leagues across music and Dallas is home to so many screeching halt with the on- venues due to COVID-19, local photographer, Cory Brown, and more. entertainment. The project of the music venues that set of the coronavirus pan- has just introduced the first Cameron, to capture the At $75 per book, a por- has captured iconic music demic. For the first time in printing of the BMH book. make up this country’s vi- atmosphere of the closed tion of the proceeds will di- venues and the personali- more than a century, large Created remotely over sev- brant music scene, sadly, venues and their team who rectly benefit the National ties behind them in more or even moderately-sized en months during the COV- many of which are now has been devastated by the Independent Venue Asso- than 30+ cities. public gatherings became a ID-19 pandemic, the book no-go zone. As a result, the captures the stories of more venues went quiet. Unfor- than 200 music venues in tunately many of them may over 30 US cities— with a not be able to strike up the particular focus on the un- band again when this is all sung heroes behind them. over with. Over 60 independent ‘Bring Music Home’ photographers, producers, (BMH), a first of its kind designers, and collabora- documentation of the cur- tors joined forces to donate

ROSE, from Page 9 cy, Host, and performer cal and international artists Adonis Rose said, “The and creates opportunities to City of Fort Worth boasts expose and celebrate Black a diverse music scene that Music through the Roots has grown exponentially of Music Concert Series, over the last decade. The at the same time making opening of the Isis Theater a connection to New Or- will provide a world-class leans, the birthplace of Jazz performance space for lo- and my hometown.” 10 | April 15-21, 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 City of Dallas

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PROPOSITION NO. A Eliminating the Requirement That A Member of a Board or Commission Created by the City Charter be Registered or Qualified to Vote. Shall Chapter IV, Section 5; Chapter XV, Section 3; and Chapter XVII, Section 2 of the Dallas City Charter be amended to eliminate the requirement that a member of a board or commission created by the city charter be a registered or qualified voter?

PROPUESTA NO. A Eliminar el Requisito de que un Miembro de una Junta o Comisión creada por la Carta de la Ciudad sea Registrado o Calificado para Votar. ¿El Capítulo IV, Sección 5; Capítulo XV, Sección 3; y el Capítulo XVII, Sección 2 de la Carta de la Ciudad de Dallas será enmendado para eliminar el requisito de que un miembro de una junta o comisión creada por la carta de la ciudad sea un votante registrado o calificado?

PROPOSITION NO. B Eliminating the Requirement That a Member of the Civil Service Board be a Qualified Taxpaying Citizen. Shall Chapter XVI, Section 1 of the Dallas City Charter be amended to eliminate the requirement that a member of the civil service board be a qualified taxpaying citizen?

PROPUESTA NO. B Eliminar el Requisito de que un Miembro de la Junta de Servicio Civil sea un Ciudadano Calificado. ¿Se modificará el Capítulo XVI, Sección 1 de la Carta de la Ciudad de Dallas para eliminar el requisito de que un miembro de la junta de servicio civil sea un ciudadano calificado que pague impuestos?”

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14 | April 15-21, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com www.NorthDallasGazette.com Church Directory Things to ponder ness in great waters. It is in I Can, I Will, and I Must. me down anymore. Sister these great waters that we Threw out the words, I Yes, I got my house look- Tarpley see the works of God. Might, I Think and I Ought. ing good—it looks great NDG The Scriptures tell us Wow, you should see the around this place. For Religion that the disciples testi- dust! things like Worry, Trouble Editor fied of what they saw and I asked, Jesus to helped and Grudger, there’s just no heard. It was the power me to do some cleaning place for them. behind the gospel, not the and He added some things It’s good to do a little (Editor’s Note: This words themselves, which Himself; like Prayer, Hope house cleaning. Get rid of column first appeared on changed the world. The and Faith. Oh yes, I really 4/25/20) power wasn’t seen until like His style. old things on the shelf. It circumstances got to the I picked up something sure makes things bright- Seeing the Works of point that there were no al- special and I placed it at er—Maybe you should try God - Others went out on ternatives but God. the door—It’s called God’s it yourself! the sea in ships; they were At times God has to take PEACE. Nothing will get Author Unknown merchants on the mighty us into the deep water in or- Texas Tre, with the cowboy hat & Tameka William’s, “Be The waters. They saw the works der to give us the privilege Change” Organization” and other volunteers at Dan Long Middle School giving away food to the community and register- of the Lord.... to see His works; as with ing people to vote in Carrollton, Texas last weekend. - Psalm 107:23-24a the coronavirus disease. When you were a child, Sometimes God takes us preparation to ensure that room for my new growth perhaps you may have gone into the deep waters of life he would survive what he and got rid of my old to the ocean for a vacation. for an extended time. Jo- was about to face. dreams and doubts. I recall wading out until seph was taken into deep Pride normally engulfs I threw out a book on My the waves began crashing waters of adversity for 17 such young servants who Pass Old Grudges – It’s not on my knees. As long as I years. Rejection by his have such access to power a good book to read any- could stand firm, the waves brothers, enslavement to at such a young age. If way. I replaced it with a were of no concern to me. Pharaoh and imprisonment God chooses to take us into new book, called Forgive However, as I moved were the deep waters for deep waters, it is for a rea- & Forget. I must take time farther and farther into the Joseph. son. and starting reading it to- ocean, I had less control During those deep The greater the calling, day. over my ability to stand. waters, he experienced the deeper the water; all that I threw out my whining Sometimes the current dreams, a special anointing you need do is just trust in and complaining; oh how was so strong it moved me of his gifts to administrate, God’s knowledge that your I treasured them so. Got down the beach and I even and great wisdom beyond deep waters are preparation me a New Philosophy too! lost my bearings at times. his years. The deep water to see the works of God in I threw out the one that But I have never gone so was preparation for a task your life. didn’t agree with God from far into the ocean that I was that was so great he never I did a little house clean- long ago. not able to control the situ- could have imagined it. ing last week, I threw out Then I brought in some ation. He was to see God’s Worry – It was getting old new books that’s called Sometimes God takes us works more clearly than and in the way. It kept me into such deep waters that anyone in his generation. from being me, I couldn’t In Memoriam we lose control of the situa- God had too much at stake do things God’s way. (Rick) Richard B. Kilgore enjoyed the interaction and tion and we have no choice for a 30-year-old to mess I threw out those Inhi- II was born March 24,1946 meeting with them either in but to fully trust in His care it up. So God took Joseph bitions – They were just in Danville Illinois and died person or later via Zoom. He March 18, 2021in Dallas, made friends easily and those for us. This is doing busi- through the deep waters of crowding God out. I made Texas. He moved around the friends became long lasting country first to Arizona and relationships. then with our parents traveling His Father, Richard B with the Navy and graduating Kilgore and Mother Claire from Irving high School in Jean Kilgore predeceased 1964. He went to the Univer- him. His family consists of sity of Texas studying journal- (Rick) Richard B. Kilgore II his brother Jeff and wife ism and public relations. He of the Peter principle. He took Mary, sister Judith, brother then went to New York City up fly fishing and was able to Scott and Wife Durrine. Other area maybe even New Jersey even go grouse hunting with members of the family include and worked at the soup kitch- a friend and later even wrote Adam, Chris, Kelsey Kilgore, en children’s home and drove fly fishing articles for the New and Renee Bland, children of a New York City cab before Yorker and other magazines. Jeff and Mary Kilgore, Hezeki- coming back to Austin Texas. He continued to do psycho- ah Gillies, son of Judith Love He then ran a small cafe on logical evaluations at nursing and Colin, son of Scott and campus until new construc- homes for a period of years. Durrine Kilgore. There are tion blocked it out. During this period of time, also cousins in multiple parts He then got interested in he joined E gullet, an online of the country from Florida to psychology as a way to help gourmet cooking chat room Tennessee to Ohio to the Mid- others and received his Mas- that he very much enjoyed. west, then over to Colorado ters and PhD in Psychology, He had always enjoyed cook- and on to Arizona. Rick also from the University of Texas. ing and seeking out the per- known as Richard always had He worked as a psychologist fect cup of tea. He developed an optimistic viewpoint and for many years and devel- his spiritual relationship with could look forward to new oped some new techniques St. Michael and all Angels challenges with determina- to test middle-management Episcopal church in Dallas tion. people to determine whether Texas where he joined a bible Donations to St. Michael they are to stay in middle- study group and formed a po- and All Angels Episcopal management or be promoted etry group of several church Church Dallas Texas or Doc- upstream. Sort of the reverse members. He very much tors without Borders.

For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com April 15-21, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette | 15 NDG Bookshelf www.NorthDallasGazette.com NDG Book Review: ‘Beyond the Sand and Sea’ is a thrilling read By Terri Schlichenmeyer from Kenya or Somalia, he advantage of whatever for- ban – “an executive order... a woman who threw aside was a person in-between. mal schooling was offered that changed everything” – cultural laws to save her The brochures have been McCormick met Asad at Dadaab. He devoured all put a stop to the journey? family. She’s a big presence sitting on your counter for “a day or two after Trump printed material he could Open the newspaper, in this story, and you’ll months. announced his travel ban.” find and he seized every click on the news, and wish it was bigger. Once, everything was He was an editor for an opportunity he could get you’ll probably hear about Alas, the sea is choppy planned: flight times, lug- American magazine then, to learn, becoming largely immigration in pretty short and so is the last half of this gage restrictions, hotel assigned to cover Africa self-taught. Still, though order these days. You have book. Not to be a spoiler, reservations, tickets to the when he read an article in Asad experienced a dis- opinions. Now read “Be- but it’s a whirlwind of places you wanted to see. New York Times Maga- couraging avalanche of yond the Sand and Sea.” Asad’s more recent past The pandemic put a halt to zine that was written “by a educational setbacks in his Step in, and that sand and his future and despite all that but you know you’ll young man who had grown lifetime, his tenacity at- isn’t pleasant: author Ty that it’s inspirational, it’s take the trip eventually. up in Dadaab.” It never tracted supporters and Mc- McCormick writes of its also uneven. Pay attention Maybe this year, maybe in occurred to McCormick Cormick soon became one relentlessness, the heat, the to the time-frame on chap- five years. As in the new that the writer was “still... of them. It hadn’t been squalor of camp and danger ter headings; that helps. book “Beyond the Sand the Somali civil war be- stranded in the camp.” easy, but it had finally ap- of war, a destructive rainy The inspiration, though: and Sea” by Ty McCor- fore his birth, Asad Hus- Stranded physically, but peared that a near-miracle season. Or might sand be a don’t miss it. Don’t pass mick, the journey is worth sein grew up in a makeshift not in his mind. was in sight and Asad’s metaphor for grit? Surely, up a chance to be thrilled. the wait. shack that flooded every Ever since he was small, dream might be possible in that could be true for the la- If you need a book that’ll Born in Dadaab, a refu- rainy season. With no ID, Asad had dreamed of get- America. With no personal ser-focused Asad, and more make you stand up and gee camp in northeast Ke- no birth certificate, and no ting a good education. As paperwork and no country so with Asad’s tougher- cheer, “Beyond the Sand nya, to parents who’d fled way to legally get either a child, he’d eagerly taken as anchor, would the travel than-steel sister, Maryan, and Sea” is just the ticket. Multicultural Religious Alliance joins civil rights leaders to demonstrate opposition to proposed voter suppression legislation A Coalition of Texas Members of the Faith virtually as well via Zoom we need to come together Org, Henderson, TX Imam lain, Texas LULAC Faith Leaders including Community say they rec- (http://bit.ly/faithleaders- as religious people whether Khalid Shaheed, Masjid Al- Rudy Rosales, State Di- Texas Impact, Baptist Min- ognize the importance of forvotingrights). that be Jews, Christians, Islam, Dallas rector, Texas LULAC isters Union of Austin, the voting and its relationship Reverend Steven Miller, Muslims, young, mature, Rabbi David Segal, Reli- Dr. B.W. McClendon, St. United States Christian to self-worth and human Founder and CEO of the conservative, or liberal; to gious Action Center or Re- James Missionary Baptist, Leadership Organization, decency and, as such, are United States Christian fight against these propos- form Judaism, Houston, TX Austin the Religious Action Cen- vociferously opposed to Leadership Organization als. Hayley Byerly, University Jeff Travillion, Travis ter for Reform Judaism, the efforts to undermine the (USCLO) said, “We are “We are pleased to work of California - Irvine County Commissioner, Pre- NAACP Texas State Con- voting rights of citizens of now in very serious and with Representative Reyn- Onsite Speakers cinct One ference, the Texas League color they say is reflected in pressing times, but I am olds, and other members Gary Bledsoe, President, Bishop Sterling Lands, of United Latin American HB6 and SB7. pleased to announce that of the Legislature, of either Texas NAACP Family Life International Citizens (LULAC), Texas The alliance with civil people of different faiths party, who stand with righ- Dr. Darryl Horton, Mt. Fellowship, Austin, TX League of Women Voters, rights leaders and legisla- and denominations who are teousness. So, join us, the Zion Baptist Church, Austin Rev. Reginald Lillie, Reli- State Representative Ron tors calls these bills exis- concerned about attempts Faith Leaders of Texas, the Rev. Dr. Carolyn Helsel – gious Affairs Chair, Texas Reynolds, and other mem- tential threats to democracy to undermine voting in the Texas NAACP, and LU- Austin Presbyterian NAACP bers of the Texas Legisla- as well as attacks on voting State of Texas are coming LAC to help protect the Elder Bee Morehead – Rep Ron Reynolds, Tex- ture will be hosting a news rights that mirror those of together to oppose those at- rights of our brothers and Texas Impact as House District 27, Fort conference on the issue of the Jim Crow era. tempts. sisters who are being ruth- Rabbi Neil Blumofe, Bend County voting rights. The event will take place “All faiths recognize that lessly targeted by this legis- Congregation Agudas Elder Bee Morehead, This news conference on April 12 at 10 a.m. in the voter suppression is a basic lation.” Achim, Austin Texas Impact will announce an interfaith Texas Capitol Speaker’s and fundamental contradic- Virtual Speakers Rev. Chris Harrison, First Ms. Grace Chemeni, Tex- effort to fight voter suppres- Committee Room. The con- tion to their teachings. To Rev. Steve Miller, United Presbyterian Giddings as League of Women’s Vot- sion. ference will be available stop these oppressive bills, States Christian Leadership Analuisa Tapia, Chap- ers, Austin, TX Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers elected co-chair of the Dallas Delegation Austin, TX ─ State las County. City of Dallas of local leadership that can as the first African Ameri- Representative Rhetta An- Mayor, Former State Rep- work together. Our DALD can elected to represent this drews Bowers (HD 113) resentative Eric Johnson is composed of members district. House District 113 was elected Co-Chair of preceded Rep. Neave as passionate about serving includes all of Sunnyvale the Dallas Area Legislative Co-Chair of the DALD. Dallas area residents, com- and parts of Rowlett, Gar- Delegation (DALD). Rep. “It’s an honor to be cho- munities and businesses. land, Mesquite, Seagoville, Bowers was nominated and sen as the Co-Chair of the It will be a privilege to Combine, Balch Springs, unanimously voted favor- bipartisan delegation rep- co-lead this group of State and Dallas. ably by her colleagues this resenting Dallas County,” Representatives. I want to She is the Vice-Chair of afternoon. She will be as- stated Rep. Bowers. “I will thank the DALD for en- the House Committee on suming the role from Rep- work diligently to follow trusting me with this re- Homeland Security and resentative Victoria Neave. in Rep. Neave’s footsteps sponsibility.” Public Safety and serves on Each legislative session, co- leading the DALD and Rep. Bowers was elected the House Committee on the members of the DALD House delegation. Rep. the Republican Co-Chair. look forward to serving to serve House District 113 Natural Resources as well select one Democrat and Bowers will serve along- The Dallas Delegation with Rep. Button. in the Texas House of Rep- as the House Committee on one Republican as joint side Representative Angie is a bipartisan group of 17 “Winter storm Uri resentatives on November Local and Consent Calen- leaders of the bipartisan Chen Button, who is again members representing Dal- showed us the importance 8, 2018. She made history dars. 16 | April 15-21, 2021 | North Dallas Gazette For the 411 in the community, go to www.northdallasgazette.com