Than a Vote: How Lebron James Is Leveraging Star Power to Empower Voters
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Volume XXX, Number XXVI August 6-19, 2020 COVID-19 threatens Black businesses - See Page 3 Dr. Fauci on coronavirus’ minority impact Visit us online at www.northdallasgazette.com - See Page 4 More Than A Vote: PCCLA looks for How Lebron James is leveraging public help for star power to empower voters benefit of kids By Alexandria Battle - See Page 5 NDG Special Contributor AdoptAClassroom The man commonly known as lends a hand with “King James” is bringing his influ- school supplies ence to a new arena: the voting one. LeBron James, current Los An- - See Page 6 geles Laker and one of the NBA’s most talented and well-known play- NAACP files ers, has created a new nonprofit vot- lawsuit over ing initiative aimed at protecting the voting rights of Black Americans COVID-19 funds and other minorities. His new proj- ect, entitled “More Than A Vote,” - See Page 6 involves him partnering with sev- eral other prominent figures inside Throughout the country, concerns of voter suppression efforts are leading people to both Irving finances and outside the world of sports to action and protest. (Photo: Michael Fleshman / Flickr) on track despite encourage underrepresented com- the rising threat of voter suppres- the Black community and fight ra- munities to bring their voices to the sion. A fair amount of time will be cial injustice, myths and misinfor- COVID-19 ballot box. used to educate new and returning mation with knowledge and activ- “Change doesn’t happen sitting minorities on the history of voting, ism. - See Page 7 on the sideline,” he said on Twitter how to vote now, and what restric- The former Cleveland Cavalier while sharing the link to the orga- tions there are on voting. has practiced what he preaches Cowboys adjust, nization’s website last month. The Mr. James told the New York when it comes to social activism. words are also front and center on Times: “Yes, we want you to go Prior to this project, he previously set sights on the website itself. out and vote, but we’re also going helped low-income college students new season But their goals aren’t limited to to give you the tutorial.” He men- attend the University of Akron by increasing turnout at the Novem- tioned informing minorities of what assisting them with tuition, and ber presidential election—James, efforts the “other side” is making to started the I Promise School in Ak- - See Page 9 Udonis Haslem of the Miami Heat, depress voter turnout, though he did ron in 2018 to offer a STEM-based businessman Maverick Carter, not name specific people or organi- education to low-income students Sister Tarpley: sports analyst Jalen Rose, comedian zations for the paper. This may be in grades one through eight. With Three Kevin Hart and other athletes and because the project is meant to be these programs firmly entrenched entertainers will also be using their party-neutral. Ultimately, the goal See JAMES, Page 12 Things considerable influence to combat of More Than A Vote is to protect - 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 City Briefs ...................................................... 8 Sports ............................................................ 9 Imogene McDaniel Harris Melissa Irby Entertainment ............................................. 10 Natti Natasha Marketplace ........................................... 11-12 Career / Obituaries ......................................13 NDG Quote of the Week: ”The African race is a rubber ball. The harder you dash it to the Church Directory .................................... 14-15 ground, the higher it will rise.” — African Proverb NDG Book Review ........................................ 16 People in the News www.NorthDallasGazette.com Newspaper publisher, versity, in Bloomington, (established in the 1950s) and girls trying to earn Imogene McDaniel Harris educator, community activ- Indiana. and Gary INFO News- pocket change, to eventual The National Newspa- ist, matriarch Imogene Har- Imogene joined in nup- paper (founded in 1963). affluent and successful in- per Publishers Association ris, 88, of Gary, Indiana, tial bliss with her soulmate They diligently produced dividuals around the nation, (NNPA) expresses sincere completed her earthly as- James Templeton (J.T.) a publication that became “The Shop,” as Info’s mid- condolences to the fam- signment Wednesday, July Harris, Jr. on September 1, the voice of African Ameri- town location was affec- ily of Mrs. Imogene Mc- 22, 2020 after a lingering 1951. Their blessed union cans throughout Northwest tionately known, was more Daniel Harris (R.I.P.), the illness. lasted 51-years until J.T.’s Indiana for more than four than a place for workers to distinguished publisher of Imogene was born in the transition to glory in 2001. decades. hone their craft, it was a the Gary INFO Newspa- city she devoted a lifetime Imogene taught in the Imogene was a compas- launching pad for life. per (founded in 1963) who of love to: Gary, Indiana, Gary Public School Sys- sionate mentor, sage, and A lifelong resident of passed on July 22, 2020. on November 20, 1931, tem for many years, first, friend to people of all ages. Gary, Imogene was a mem- Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, the child of Lohney L. and at Froebel School, fol- Harris Printing Company ber of Delaney Memorial Jr., President and CEO of Geneva Scott McDaniel. lowed by Norton Elemen- and Gary INFO generated United Methodist Church the NNPA stated, “I have ing memory and legacy of She graduated from Gary tary School as a third-grade opportunities that contrib- which is now Christ Me- personally known the Har- NNPA publisher Imogene Roosevelt High School and teacher, and then she served uted to the growth of ex- morial Methodist Church. ris family in Gary, Indiana Harris. We pledge to keep briefly attended Hampton as Head Librarian at Lin- isting Black businesses Memberships included the for decades. Today, our ex- her spirit alive as we reded- Institute (University) in coln Elementary School. as well as the aspirations Gary branch NAACP, the tended NNPA families of icate to continue to sustain Hampton, Virginia. Imo- Imogene’s calling in life of budding entrepreneurs, Gary Urban League Guild, Black-owned newspapers the Black Press of America gene continued on to re- was partnering with J.T. to writers, photographers, and Delta Sigma Theta Soror- across the nation pause during these challenging ceive a Bachelor of Science run the family businesses printers. See HARRIS, Page 7 to salute the outstand- times. degree from Indiana Uni- – Harris Printing Company From newspaper boys Bachelor of Business Ad- for Disease Control (CDC), options. or assistance, contact admis- Melissa Irby ministration in Accounting the Texas Higher Education As a safety precaution, ap- [email protected]. The Collin College Board from McMurry University Coordinating Board, the Of- propriate face masks/cover- Collin College serves of Trustees appointed Me- in Abilene and a Master of fice of the Governor and lo- ings are required in all public more than 59,000 credit lissa A. Irby as the college’s Accounting from Abilene cal authorities. spaces on our campuses, as and continuing education new chief financial officer at Christian University. Irby Depending on the course well as in classrooms and students annually and of- its Aug. 4 meeting. is also a certified public ac- and program needs, students labs. fers more than 100 degrees Irby will serve as the in- countant with the Texas may choose among options Collin College demon- and certificates, including vestment officer of the col- Board of Accountancy. ranging from 100% online to strated an ability to adjust new Bachelor of Science in lege and as financial advisor Collin College has also 100% in person with social to changes when it moved Nursing (BSN) and Bach- to the District President and announced a return to col- distancing, as well as com- spring and summer classes elor of Applied Technology Board of Trustees. The CFO lege plan for the Fall 2020 binations of online and face- online and is prepared with (BAT) in Cybersecurity de- assures the integrity of finan- semester that offers students to-face. plans to ensure students can grees. The only public col- cial accounting and reporting choices on instructional de- Students will choose stay on track to graduate or lege based in Collin County, and serves as the custodian programs and services at the livery when they return on among available options meet their educational goals Collin College is a partner of all financial records and college. Aug. 24. The college contin- at the time of registration. should guidance change to business, government and contracts, except personnel, Irby worked for Abilene ues to place the highest pri- Students who have already from the CDC, state or local industry, providing custom- for the college. Irby will also Independent School Dis- ority on the health and safety registered should check their authorities. ized training and workforce serve as a member of the dis- trict for nearly two decades, of our students, faculty and schedule again beginning To register, visit www. development. For more in- trict’s executive leadership most