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Renowned National Civil Rights Attorneys Are Uncovering I Volume XXXI, Number XXIII July 29 - August 4, 2021 Looking at the Special Session agenda - See Page 3 Cancer care especially for Black skin Visit us online at www.northdallasgazette.com - See Page 4 Renowned national civil rights Officer recount attorneys are uncovering horrid experience on Jan. 6 widespread racism in banking - See Page 5 NEW YORK, N.Y. – Nationally Plano learning renowned civil rights and personal center hosts injury attorneys Ben Crump of Ben Crump Law and Bob Hilliard funding event of Hilliard Martinez Gonzales an- nounced today that they are review- - See Page 6 ing a host of cases of racial profil- ing and discrimination in banking, Interns honored suggesting a widespread pattern by multiple financial institutions. in second Plano “We’re uncovering unjustifi- drive-by event able, blatant discrimination against Black Americans by a number of - See Page 7 major financial institutions,” said attorney Ben Crump. “If this year has revealed anything, it’s that Legendary civil Black Americans are too often Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump, shown above addressing the media, is finding rights figure treated like second class citizens widespread disparities in banking prctices. (Photo: Jeffrey L. Boney via NNPA) in America. We won’t stand for passes away that any longer. We will hold these “In reviewing these cases against bank employees refused to cash institutions accountable for their several financial institutions, we the checks, insisting that they were - See Page 8 racist actions and get justice for have uncovered a terrible pattern fraudulent. Client asked the teller employees or customers who have of racism against people of color,” to verify the check, and she was WICKED seeks been wrongly terminated, discrimi- said Hilliard. “I’m honored to work simply told “no.” nated against, or profiled.” alongside Ben Crump to correct Without verifying the checks, cast members Crump and Hilliard are review- these injustices and hold these in- the bank employees called the po- for 2021 tour ing bank discrimination cases in stitutions accountable.” lice who soon arrived at the bank venues across the country. Togeth- Among the behaviors uncovered and detained the client, her daugh- - See Page 9 er, they also represent hundreds of were these: ter, and her other colleagues. After plaintiffs who were victimized by • Client and a few colleagues a long period of time, the checks Sister Tarpley: pharmaceutical giant Gilead’s ac- went to a well-known bank branch were verified and cashed. The cli- tions to withhold a safer HIV drug in California to cash checks they ent was in fear for her safety as A look at the so it could maximize profits from a had received from their employer she watched the police handcuff drug with potential to damage pa- that day. The checks were drawn concept of time See BANKING , Page 9 tients’ bones and kidneys. from an account at that bank. The - 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 Keri Floyd Kelly Chief Sam Greif Pamela Zeigler-Petty Marketplace .......................................... 11-12 Career / Notices .......................................... 13 NDG Quote of the Week: “The cost of liberty is less than the price of repression.” Religion .................................................. 14-15 —W.E.B. Du Bois NDG Book Review ........................................ 10 People in the News www.NorthDallasGazette.com and inclusion in all aspects “I’m stepping into this crit- in Nashville, Tennessee. perspectives, experiences Keri Floyd Kelly of Nissan’s business and ical role at a critical time in The Nissan Foundation and voices to communities NASHVILLE, Tenn. – meaningfully advance our society. I am enthusiastic to also recently announced across the country. Nissan has announced the culture.” continue the DEI initiatives it is awarding $697,000 in “For nearly 30 years, promotion of Keri Floyd Kelly previously held the of Nissan and to be a part grants to 28 nonprofit orga- the Nissan Foundation has Kelly to director of Diver- position of senior manager, of a team that inspires and nizations for its 2021 grant been committed to amplify- sity, Equity and Inclusion Americas Diversity Office, influences lasting change, cycle. The nonprofit recipi- ing the efforts of nonprofit (DEI) for Nissan Group of at Nissan. Her professional respect and appreciation for ents are located in South- organizations doing the im- North America. Kelly is background spans across our differences.” ern California, Tennessee, portant work of sharing di- responsible for develop- multiple disciplines. She Kelly holds a master’s Texas, Central Mississippi, verse cultural perspectives ing diversity and inclusion has held positions of in- in business administration Southeast Michigan and and experiences with com- strategies to integrate into creasing responsibility in from Vanderbilt University the New York and Atlanta munities across the coun- the Nissan business, steer- finance, product strategy, and a bachelor’s in busi- metro areas – all locations try,” said Andrew Tavi, ing the Executive and Ad- marketing, purchasing, and ness administration, ac- where Nissan has an opera- president of the Nissan human resources. In addi- counting from Tennessee tional presence. Foundation. “At perhaps no visory Diversity Councils, important position,” said tion to her vast automotive State University. She is a Over its 29-year history, other time in recent history and cultivating sustained Jeremie Papin, senior vice career, she also has prior member of Youth About the Nissan Foundation has has the work of these orga- relationships with civic and president, Nissan Motor experience in the defense Business National Board of awarded approximately nizations been so critical. community leaders and or- Co., Ltd., and chairperson, industry. Directors and is chair of the $13 million to more than We are proud to support ganizations. Nissan Americas. “With “I live by the mantras of Tennessee State University 150 organizations offer- their efforts to inspire peo- “Keri’s experience and Keri’s expertise, we will ‘Do what is right’ and ‘Be College of Business Alum- ing educational programs ple to embrace the value of leadership make her the continue to strengthen our boldly you,’ “said Kelly. ni Board. Kelly is located that bring diverse cultural our differences.” right person for this very commitment to diversity The committee has cre- Committee is to keep the perts in firefighting, emer- cy services (fire and life Chief Sam Greif ated resources like the Ter- American public safe, the gency medical services, safety education, building Plano Fire-Rescue Chief rorism Response Checklist focus of this prestigious terrorism response, hazard- fire protection systems en- Sam Greif has been ap- and Guide to improve the group is developing best ous materials spills, natural gineering and review, fire pointed to serve as Chair- fire and emergency ser- practices for the prevention, disasters, and public safety code enforcement and com- man of the International vice’s preparedness to re- response, and mitigation of legislation. Since 1973, the munity event support) from Association of Fire Chiefs’ spond to acts of terrorism. terroristic activities,” stated IAFC has provided a fo- 13 strategically placed fire (IAFC) Terrorism & Home- In addition, the committee Greif. “I am honored to be rum for its members to ex- stations with a roster of 388 land Security Committee. has provided valued input a part of this group and will change ideas, develop pro- sworn personnel and 11 ci- The Terrorism & Home- to American decision mak- represent Plano and Plano fessionally and uncover the vilian employees. land Security Committee ers in the White House, fed- Fire- Rescue to the best of latest products and services Plano Fire-Rescue holds is composed of fire and eral agencies and Congress my ability.” available to first respond- a Class 1 ISO Rating, and emergency service leaders about how to craft national Greif’s first action as ers. accreditation from both the who provide guidance to legislation and policies to Chair will be to lead the Plano Fire-Rescue is a Center for Fire Accredita- the IAFC and policymak- land security issues protect the public. committee’s meeting in progressive and recognized tion International (CFAI) Chief Greif has served on Charlotte, North Carolina fire department providing ers about how to prepare • Fosters and maintains and the Commission on Ac- the committee since 2016 the end of this month. both emergency services for the next terrorist attack. crucial relationships with creditation of Ambulance The committee: and previously chaired the The IAFC represents the (fire suppression, emer- homeland security leaders Services (CAAS). • Identifies terrorism and • Strengthens IAFC vis- Subcommittee on Cyber- leadership of firefighters gency medical services, For more information homeland security issues ibility as the fire service security. “While the over- and emergency responders rescue, hazardous materials about the department, visit for IAFC advocacy leader on terrorism
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