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The Dallas Post Tribune is pub‐ BOARD OF DIRECTORS lished weekly by the Tribune Dr. Mary E. Beck, Publishing Incorporated, 2726 S. Beckley, Chairperson Dallas, Texas, 75224, Bulk Rate African Americans Locked Out Again [1345]. Postage is paid to the Dr. Theronica Bond Dallas Postmaster. Send address Atty. Theodora Lee, Co‐ changes to The Dallas Post West Team Criticizes didates out of the process Sen. Royce West. said. Tribune, P.O. Box 570769, Dallas, Chair Texas, 75357‐0769. THE DALLAS DSCC Endorsement As without sitting down and POST TRIBUNE is not responsible Locking African Americans, visiting with them to make “However, we will not be “We welcome the DSCC Atty. Gary Bond for unsolicited materials. Address Mrs. Mollie Belt all correspondence to EDITOR, The Minorities, Out Of Process, a determination of whether locked out of this process,” to explain why they have Dallas Post Tribune, P.O. 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States Senate on Monday Operations, West an opportunity to confident,” he continued. Primary. They don’t need Regulations for Publication called the Democratic Billing & Collection 1) We reserve the right to edit interview for their endorse‐ the DSCC telling them who Ms. Chloe Buckley articles for content and proper Senatorial Campaign grammar. We also reserve the Committee’s endorsement ment,” Leibowitz contin‐ “This is a very sad day for to vote for,” Leibowitz said. Manager/ Production right to truncate articles for space ued. the Democratic Party,” said Mrs. Mattie Weatherman requirements. “a very sad day for the 2) We reserve the right to Leibowitz. “Locking Senator “The DSCC can not give Production refuse any advertisement or can‐ Democratic Party,” and cel any advertisement contract. “The DSCC is trying to West out of the DSCC the impression they are try‐ lambasted the DSCC for 3) Deadline for receipt of arti‐ lock African Americans out endorsement process is ing to rig our elections and Atty. Gary Bond, Legal cles is MONDAY AT NOON WITH locking African American NO EXCEPTIONS unless author‐ of the process. That is a very perplexing. The DSCC diminish minority voices,” Counselor ized by the publisher. candidates out of their 4) Deadline for receipt of slap in the face to 11.6 per‐ knows we need an ener‐ Leibowitz said. “Remember Dr. George Willis, Consulting advertisements is MONDAY AT process. NOON. Advertisements will not cent of our state’s popula‐ gized base to win Texas this what happened in 2016,” be received after that point unless STAFF WRITERS they are camera ready and have “The DSCC is trying to tion that identifies as cycle, and their decision is he continued. been approved by the publisher. African American,” said Rev. Johnny C. Smith 5) All articles and advertise‐ lock African American can‐ very puzzling,” Leibowitz ments must be proofed by the Dr. Colleen White article placer or advertiser. We Dr. J. Ester Davis will not be held responsible for any errors if the article placer or Ms. Natashia Cooper advertiser does not proof their article or advertisement. 6) Articles and advertisements CIRCULATION received past the stated deadlines will be held over for the next pub‐ Archaeologists in Greece find Mrs. Joan Fowler lication if applicable. 7) We will not be held respon‐ Mr. Samuell Ferrell sible for pictures that are not Mr. Jermain Clemon claimed after two (2) weeks. Pictures held after two (2) weeks 3,500-year-old royal tombs Mr. Rick Weatherman are subject to disposal. 8) Advertisement positioning based on a first‐come basis. By NICHOLAS PAPHITIS bronze arms buried with a ADVERTISING Positioning can be guaranteed for man presumed to have 15% over total cost. ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Ms. Chloe Buckley Credo of The Black Press American archaeologists been an early ruler of Pylos. Mrs. Shirley Gray The Black Press believes that America can best lead the world have discovered two mon‐ away from racial and national Recovered grave goods antagonisms when it accords to umental royal tombs dating PRODUCTION from the two tombs includ‐ every person, regardless of race, from about 3,500 years ago Ms. Chloe Buckley color or creed, full human and legal ed a golden seal ring and a rights. Hating no person, fearing near a major Mycenaean‐ Mrs. Mattie Weatherman no person, the Black Press strives golden amulet of an to help every person in the firm era palace in Greece’s ancient Egyptian goddess, belief that all are hurt as long as southern Peloponnese anyone is held back. highlighting Bronze Age region, the Greek culture trade and cultural links. The Editorial Board: Vice Chairman ‐ Mrs. Shirley Gray; Consultant ministry said Tuesday. ministry said the discovery A ministry statement said was particularly important the dome‐shaped roofs of as it shed light on the early both tombs near the phases of Greece’s Bronze Age palace of Pylos Mycenaean civilization. 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It about a half‐ could get some tax incentives. hours after a judge set Curtis Flowers flanked by sister Priscilla Ward, right, exits the Winston Choctaw Regional his bond at $250,000. Correctional Facility in Louisville, Miss., Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. Flowers' murder conviction was hour’s drive from the The goal of the program is to encourage investors to open overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court for racial bias, and he was granted bond by a circuit judge flatlands of the up businesses and create jobs in areas that traditionally A person who wanted and is free, with some conditions, for the first time in 22 years. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis) haven't seen much economic development. to remain anonymous Mississippi Delta. Opportunity Zones were created in 2017. HUD officials posted $25,000, the 10% Flowers has remained in jail wind” from him. Among its 4,300 resi‐ toured a part of West Dallas on Tuesday to see how the pro‐ needed to secure Flowers’ because the original mur‐ dents, about 48% are black gram is working out. release, said his attorney der indictment is still Assistant District and 44% are white. Census For the last couple of years, Barbara Reed and her neigh‐ Rob McDuff. active. Attorney William Hopper Bureau figures show that bors had to travel several miles to the nearest grocery store. left the hearing without about 30% live in poverty. Neighbors say their only grocery store was Fiesta Mart. At the bond hearing earli‐ During his sixth trial in speaking to news reporters. However, they left their location at Lakewest Town Center off er Monday in the city of 2010, Flowers was sen‐ He declined to comment In mid‐November, four Singleton Boulevard two years ago, leaving a food desert in Winona, Circuit Judge tenced to death. The U.S. when asked if the district black voters and a branch that area of West Dallas. Joseph Loper ordered Supreme Court overturned attorney’s office would try of the NAACP filed a federal But federal tax legislation helped open a brand new grocery Flowers to wear an elec‐ that conviction in June, Flowers again. lawsuit asking a judge to store to the area, bringing a hundred jobs and convenience to finding that prosecutors permanently order Evans neighbors. tronic monitor while wait‐ ing for the district attor‐ had shown an unconstitu‐ Supporters who were and his assistants to stop “There's so many people that live in our community that among the more than 150 using peremptory chal‐ don't have transportation,” said Cost Saver Plus General ney’s office to decide tional pattern of excluding people packing the wooden lenges to remove African Manager Bill Davidson. “Not only our employees are able to whether to try him a sev‐ African American jurors in walk to work, but also customers are able to walk to get their enth time or drop the the trials of Flowers, who is pews of the 1970s‐era American residents as groceries.” charges. Flowers also must black. courtroom hugged Flowers potential jurors because of West Dallas was named an Opportunity Zone, using tax check in once a week with a after the judge announced their race. incentives to encourage investors to come in and help revital‐ court clerk, McDuff said. He After the Supreme Court his decision. His father, The lawsuit cites an ize this neighborhood said attorneys would file ruling, Flowers was moved Archie Lee Flowers, choked analysis of jury strikes by “We all know West Dallas has not received any type, this papers asking the judge to off death row at the back tears. He said the first type of investment in decades,” said Scott Turner, the execu‐ Evans from 1992 to 2017 by dismiss the charges. Mississippi State thing he would do when his tive director of the White House Opportunity and Penitentiary at Parchman son was released, was pray. American Public Media’s Revitalization Council. “It's an area that has a lot of potential.” Flowers was convicted and taken to the Louisville “In the Dark” podcast. It The program rewards those who invest in the community four times in connection jail. The elder Flowers said he found Evans’ office used the longer they stay in the community. with a quadruple slaying in frequently visited his son in peremptory strikes, which “If they leave their investment there for five years, they get Winona in 1996: twice for During the bond hearing, prison, where they sang lawyers typically don’t have a ten percent decrement in the capital gains they owe on Loper said it was “trou‐ and prayed together. He to explain, to remove 50% their original investment,” explained U.S. Dept. of Housing individual slayings and and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson. Fifteen twice for all four killings. bling” that prosecutors had said he has always believed of eligible black jurors, but percent for seven years. Ten years, you don't have to pay any Two other trials involving not responded to a previ‐ in his son’s innocence. only 11% of eligible white capital gains on new money that was required on the capital all four deaths ended in ous defense motion to drop jurors. The analysis was Four people were shot to investment.” mistrials. the charges against performed as part of a They hope the program will create economic opportunities Flowers. He said if prosecu‐ death on July 16, 1996, in series of episodes question‐ for those who live here. Each of the convictions tors do not respond, “the the Tardy Furniture store in ing Flowers’ conviction in “And it's a great encouragement to the people of this com‐ was overturned, but state will reap the whirl‐ the north Mississippi city of his sixth trial. munity that good news does reside in West Dallas and that development such as this and others can happen,” Turner said. The Dallas Post Tribune is your community newspaper! We have great content Along with the new grocery store, a medical clinic is also set to open in the neighborhood. online and on our social media page. West Dallas is one of almost 9,000 other communities that have been designated opportunity zones across the country. www.dallasposttrib.com and on facebook @thedallasposttribune

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Cowboys add former Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith to LB group FRISCO, Texas (AP) — The signed former Super Bowl MVP Malcolm Smith on Tuesday to bolster a depleted group that lost rookie Luke Gifford to a broken arm. Gifford was injured in the first half of a 44‐21 win over the on Sunday. Gifford, who missed the early part of the season after breaking an ankle in a preseason game, was placed on season‐ending injured reserve. The Cowboys have already been without second‐year linebacker because of a neck injury. It’s unclear whether he will play again this season. Veteran Joe Thomas injured a knee against the Rams. Smith was the MVP of the 2014 Super Bowl with Seattle, returning an 69 yards for a touchdown and recovering a in the Seahawks’ 43‐8 rout of Denver. The 30‐year‐old Smith was never a full‐time starter in Seattle before starting 30 of 31 games in two seasons with Oakland. Jacksonville added Smith in November but waived him after he appeared in two games. Smith has started half of his 102 career games over eight seasons. He also played for San Francisco. Dallas and Philadelphia are tied for first in the NFC East at 7‐7 and playing each other Sunday. The Cowboys make the playoffs if they win.

Relentless Audacity: For some, holidays aren’t all The Forest Avenue Hospital Journal merry and bright My Day Peter, the Catholic Church tice medicine in white hospi‐ Parkland psychologists offers tips to beat the ‘holiday blues’ By Dr. J. Ester Davis “across the street” from St. tals. Dr. Ed Mason solicited John’s. The Sisters asked if she the talented resume of Dr. DALLAS — ‘Tis that most wonderful and happier: Out and about one day with could attend St. Peters Paige. With Dr. Eugene time of the year – the season of holly, · Find meaning and purpose in the sea‐ one of my grandsons, we ran Academy and live in the con‐ Dorsey’s arrival on the scene mistletoe and holiday music, shopping for son by reaching out to help others. Do into Pastor Zan Holmes. After vent with the other girls as a founding partner/chief gifts and gathering with friends and fami‐ volunteer work or help a neighbor in we parted, I was questioned (tuition free)”. Mrs. Cowans surgeon, the detail formula ly. But not everyone feels the joy. need. about who he was. Trying to excelled in her studies and for a hospital inspection was For some, the holidays are distressing · Seek emotional support if you feel iso‐ keep it simple, I replied that graduated from high school at complete. The first hospital he remembers me in the law age 16 with honors and com‐ administrator was Norris Hill, or stressful, a dark time of year clouded lated. Talk to a professional counselor, or office “up the street” when he pleted the demanding a native Dallasite who was by feelings of loneliness, loss, depression find help through social services, religious was a state representative. five(5)year pharmacy program deemed excellent for the job. or anxiety. or community support systems. The ‘up the street’ answer in 3.5 years with honors from He was hired by Ed Mason. Dr. In addition to emotional distress, the · Focus on family experiences rather was the puzzling part. Xavier University in New Mason maintained offices ‘holiday blues’ can cause physical symp‐ than things. Start a new tradition or In the late 60’s, in middle Orleans. As we journey “down the hall” at Forest toms, including headaches, insomnia and revive an old one from your childhood. class South Dallas, everything through the Forest Avenue Avenue Hospital throughout intestinal problems, according to · Keep your cool, especially when some‐ and everybody with purpose Hospital odyssey, we will its tenure. The three founding Rebecca Corona, PhD, lead psychologist one gets on your nerves. Take a walk if and platform was ‘down the revisit Mrs. Cowans formal partners were totally differ‐ at Parkland Health & Hospital System. you need a break from irritating relatives. street’ or ‘up the street one years because they are exem‐ ence. block over’. The economic plary and a true model of With intense planning, a “There are many reasons for depres‐ Try to accept people as they are and set engine of Southern Dallas dur‐ ‘relentlessness’ and its audac‐ need to succeed, and a wait‐ sion and stress during the holidays,” Dr. aside grievances. ing these history making years ity. Her timeline to Forest ing congregation, the young Corona said. “Financial pressure, particu‐ · Feeling anxious? Listen to your was the Forest Avenue Avenue Hospital mirrors the doctors ran into a financial larly for households with children, is a favorite music. Research shows it can Hospital located on Forest stories and the resistance to squeeze more than once. leading source of stress. For people with‐ relax muscle tension and increase blood Avenue (nee MLK Blvd.) President Truman’s 1948 However, to complement out close family or those who have lost a flow, helping to calm you down. @Atlanta Street. order to integrate military their efforts there was an loved one or are alone, the holidays can · Exercise is also a great stress‐reliever. Reserved parking, well units. awaiting “relentless” genera‐ trigger grief and loneliness. It’s also very Studies have found that your mood can dressed citizens and places I have labelled this era the tion of towering labor leaders, common to just feel overwhelmed, with be lifted for up to 12 hours after a good galore. All of these addresses, “relentless generation”. (just cannot leave out A. Philip way too much to do.” workout. with tree lined streets and There were original black Randolph), a powerful net‐ their memories came flooding owned hospitals in Chicago, work of masons, bold clergy According to the American · Acknowledge your feelings. It’s nor‐ back to me in early November Washington, DC, and Denver. and a mild mannered invest‐ Psychological Association (APA), nearly mal to feel sad if you’re missing a loved of this year, when the death The history, somewhat check‐ ment educator, Judge half of all Americans report that stress one. It’s okay to express your sadness to of Mrs. French L. Cowans ered, was first of all born out Asberry, who taught school has a negative impact on their lives. A a friend or counselor. reached Dallas. A most amaz‐ of absolute need. There are ‘down the street’. 2011 study by the APA found that 75 per‐ · Stick to your budget. Overspending ing prodigy, Mrs. Cowans was notes on the relentless pur‐ And so, in 1964, the Forest cent of Americans report money as a sig‐ will only make you feel bluer. Set up a the First African American suits of Thurgood Marshall, Avenue Hospital was opened nificant source of stress. family tradition of drawing names for gift Woman in the State of Texas Washington, DC Attorney , W. by a black entrepreneur and “The pressure to spend too much at giving rather than buying for everyone or to Practice Pharmacy. I knew J. Durham, North Dallas three black doctors. Mrs. this time of year is intense, so it’s impor‐ donate to a favorite charity to help con‐ her. She was stunning, glam‐ Attorney,”across town” inter‐ French L. Cowans was asked ourous, and brilliant with a vening in all aspects of the to become the Director of tant for us to talk to our children and trol expenses. Vogue Magazine image every American Negro Progress. Pharmacy. Here it was . . . a family to set realistic expectations,” Dr. · Plan ahead to eliminate last‐minute day. French L’s calling card The seed was planted for the black hospital, a black phar‐ Corona advised. “For children, this can be frenzy. Make shopping lists, set aside was intentional acts of com‐ Dallas destination hospital as macy, serving black people. used as an opportunity to teach them time for cooking and cleaning. Ask your munity and continual deeds of early as 1959. The lead mas‐ about the value of money and spending family to help. selflessness. “A woman of termind for Dallas’ Forest Coming Up: January 2020, responsibly.” · Prioritize your health. Eat holiday elegance” adequately stated Avenue Hospital was Dr. Ed Forest Avenue Journal Coping with negative feelings during treats in moderation and avoid over‐ Mayor Rev. Dr. Ron Jones. Mason. Dr. Robert Prince in Continues the holidays can be painful, but there are indulging in alcohol. Mrs. Cowans, born in 1928, an earlier interview reminded things you can do to feel more relaxed · Use techniques like meditation, grew up in old North Central us that the Korean War was IMPORTANT: Please share Dallas was raised in a convent. the first when African any written information you and positive, Dr. Corona added. “For breathing or muscle relaxation to allevi‐ Her obituary befitting this American soldiers were in might have. example, finding ways to manage differ‐ ate stress and anxiety. journal, conveyed “as a little fully integrated units. This ray ent personalities at holiday gatherings girl she would walk to church of hope with the aid of the GI Wishing you a very merry can be another challenge if old tensions Parkland offers behavioral health serv‐ on Sundays by herself to St. Bill propelled more black vet‐ Christmas cause Jesus is the and feuds reignite,” she said. ices through the Community Oriented John’s Baptist Church. 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House marches toward Trump impeachment; he claims 'assault' WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House marched toward a historic evening vote to impeach President Donald Trump on Wednesday, with Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi insisting Congress must “defend democracy” by evicting him from the White House. Trump would be just the third American president to be impeached, a distinctive dark mark on his tenure. Trump said that despite the Democrats’ patriotic talk, they were actually perpetrating “an assault on America.” Pelosi invoked the the Pledge of Allegiance and the Preamble to the Constitution in arguing that the Founders’ vision for a republic was threatened by the actions by Trump in the White House. “Today we are here to defend democracy for the people,″ she said to applause from Democrats in the chamber. “I solemnly and sadly open the debate on the impeachment of the president of the United States.”

BEST FILMS OF 2019

#6) Harriet (***) – Depicting the legendary #1) Queen & Slim (****) - Easily the most life of the courageous abolitionist Harriet talked about black movie of the year. Director Tubman is a task few are worthy of. Melina Matsoukas (HBO’s Insecure) and Director Kasi Lemmons (Eve’s Bayou) is the screenwriter Lena Waithe (TV’s Master of chosen one. Her epic bio tale catalogs the None) weave a very modern crime tale and a inhumanity and humanity of the 1800s. poignant love story together. #7) Marriage Story (****) -- Writer/director Noah Baumbach captures the angst of thirtysomethings (Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson) going through what should have been a friendly D-I-V-O-R-C-E that turns into a war of threats, betrayals and raw #2) The Farewell (***1/2) – An Asian emotions. family handles the last-chapter of life process with charm to spare.

#8) The Lighthouse (****) – Two workers (Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe) and a bunch of seagulls are engaged in a melodramat- #3) Uncut Gems (****) -- A gregarious, ic relationship at a desolate New England light- Jewish NYC jeweler (Adam Sandler) is deep house, circa 1890s. Brutal allegory. in debt to thugs. His schemes dig him into a deeper hole.

#9) Little Women (****) -- Actress turned #4) The Irishman (****) -- Martin director Greta Gerwig gives the classic Scorsese, Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesci and Al Louisa May Alcott Civil War novel her Pacino team up for an impressive own feminist spin with relatable three- crime/drama/thriller about a man who dimensional characters. Fiery relation- purportedly murdered Jimmy Hoffa. ships among sisters, parents and friends. Brilliant performances.

#10) Booksmart (***1/2) – Two coeds (Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever), high- school outcasts, find refuge in their close friendship. Animated performances.

By Dwight Brown NNPA Newswire Film Critic #5) Dolemite Is My Name (****) – King of comedy Eddie Murphy rises like a phoenix Look back on the most noteworthy films of 2019 and they all display a diverse array of in this oh-so-hysterical ode to comedian superb talent—in front of and behind the camera. and pioneering indie filmmaker Rudy Ray These movies entertained, educated and often inspired us. They challenged our opin‐ Moore. ions. They made us contemplate our fate and become more aware of the world around us.

Enjoy.