'Roseanne' Canceled by ABC After Roseanne Barr's Racist Tweet
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TEMPERATURES ARE RISING, STAY COOL THIS SUMMER!!! 2726 S. Beckley Ave • Dallas, Texas 75224 ISSN # 0746-7303 P.O. Box 570769 Dallas, Texas 75357 - 0769 50¢ Serving Dallas More Than 65 Years — Tel. 214 946-7678 - Fax 214 946-7636 — Web Site: www.dallasposttrib.com — E-mail: [email protected] VOLUME 70 NUMBER 36 SERVING THE BLACK COMMUNITY WITHOUT FEAR OR FAVOR SINCE 1947 May 31 - June 6, 2018 ‘Roseanne’ Canceled by ABC After Roseanne Barr’s Racist Tweet The African Film Festival (TAFF) celebrates its 3rd Anniversary! Photo: Jordan Strauss, Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP NEW YORK (AP) — ABC canceled its hit reboot of “Roseanne” on Tuesday following star Roseanne Barr’s racist tweet that referred to former Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett as a product of the Muslim Brotherhood and the “Planet of the Apes.” ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey said the comment “is abhorrent, repugnant and incon‐ The African Film Festival (TAFF), a 501( c)(3) non‐ sistent with our values.” Barr had apologized and deleted her Monday‐night tweet, calling it a “bad joke,” profit organization created to support the Africa but the damage had already been done. Independent Film Community launches for the Barr was also dumped by her talent agency, ICM Partners. third (3rd) year in a row in Dallas, Texas its annual The revival of the comedy was a surprise smash for ABC, owned by the Walt Disney Co., and was count‐ film exhibition. The African Film Festival (TAFF) will ed on to lead the network’s fortunes next season. Its first new episode in March was seen by more than showcase one of a kind African independent films 25 million people, with delayed viewing counted in, numbers that are increasingly rare in network tele‐ that either promote African culture; address issues vision. ABC expected advertisers to pay millions of dollars for the chance to be seen during commercial affecting Africa; or explore African landmarks and breaks on television’s most popular comedy after “The Big Bang Theory.” historic leaders. This annual festival strives to And it was all killed in a 53‐character tweet. “Bridge cultures through films” by inviting a diverse audience, to include other film industries to cele‐ Minnie's Food Pantry Raises $1.3 Million brate some of the best films about the African con‐ tinent. to Reduce Hunger During 10 Year The 5‐day festival will kick off on June 29 through July 3, with storytelling, film screenings, acting Anniversary Gala Feat. Oprah Winfrey workshops, symposium, and an Awards Gala night. Festival attendees will be treated to an explo‐ The Minnie's Food Pantry Feed Just One Gala 10th Annivesary celebration was nothing short of magi‐ ration of the African continent through the global cal as global media leader and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey took the stage and inspired a sold‐out lens and voices of talented filmmakers, producers room of 760 people to pledge a total of $1.3 million to support the organization in their mission to and talent artist. The festival will prominently fea‐ reduce hunger. ture African creatives and will also be an opportu‐ The night was filled with surprises for the guests from the start, including a goody bag where each nity to spotlight other filmmakers’ take on African attendee received a sub from Jersey Mike's, a commemorative candle from Brighton the Occasion and cultures and experiences. Therefore, providing a K. Rashae, a special 10‐year anniversary bottle of Dr. Pepper and a smart watch from Fossil, valued at rich and varied experience for attendees. more than $275. For more festival information and film schedule: For more information, visit http://www.minniesfoodpantry.org. www.TAFFEST.org IN THIS ISSUE... SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK EDITORIAL - Page 2 Sports - Page 5 (NNPA) Black Women Make History Nationwide with Runs for Political Office Is the NFL’s New National Anthem Policy Legal? Recognizing #BLACK EXCELLENCE for 70 years May 31 - June 6, 2018 The Dallas Post Tribune Page 2 The Dallas Post Tribune is pub‐ BOARD OF DIRECTORS lished weekly by the Tribune EDITORIAL PAGE Dr. Mary E. Beck, Publishing Incorporated, 2726 S. Beckley, Chairperson Dallas, Texas, 75224, Bulk Rate [1345]. Postage is paid to the Dr. Theronica Bond Dallas Postmaster. Send address Atty. Theodora Lee, Co‐Chair changes to The Dallas Post Tribune, Reliant Energy kicks off Beat the Heat P.O. Box 570769, Dallas, Texas, Atty. 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