Lighting The Road To The Future Data Zone Black Lives Matter Page 4 “The People’s Paper” July 11 - July 17, 2020 55th Year Volume 11 www.ladatanews.com A Data News Weekly Exclusive BLACK VOTES MATTER Page 2 Commentary Endorsements Remembering Data Endorses Stan “Pampy” Joe Biden Barre’ Schalyece Harrison Page 6 Page 7 Page 2 July 11 - July 17, 2020 Cover Story www.ladatanews.com Black Votes Matter Our History is at Stake While all elections are important this is our dress rehearsal for November, where the stakes are extremely high. Ask yourself these questions: if you are not registered now get registered; if you are find people who are not and get them registered; go to the polls as families and friends as neighborhoods and “Make Voting Great Again.” Terry B. Jones need to turn out in high numbers to send a signal that We as the People’s Paper always encourage our citi- Publisher, Data News Weekly our votes matter . zens to get out and vote, but this time is more critical to There are races on the ballot that includes; the our future and more importantly our survival . We hear Democratic and Republican Party Presidential the cries of “Black Lives Matter” and this is a rallying Our Hands Can Shape History Nominee Race; Judge of First City Court Section B; cry for us at the polls to show our collective strength It is a crucial time in our history, and it is important District races for the Democratic State Central Com- and that we will not let this president or any of the de- that we all get to the polls to let our voices be heard . mittee and District races for The Democratic Parish fenders of a racist past turn back the hands of time on Saturday, July 11, 2020 there is an election and we Executive Committee . our forward progress . 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Not responsible for publishing or return of unsolicited manuscripts or photos. www.ladatanews.com Cover Story July 11 - July 17, 2020 Page 3 Cover Story, Continued from page 2. Today we are at a time where questions of the direction of the nation is at stake. It is more important than ever that people get to the polls and show our collective strength. We must send a clear message that we will not let this president or any of the defenders of a racist past turn back the hands of time on our forward progress. This President and for those who Make Voting Great Again: as neighborhoods and “Make We cannot sit idly by and all this to engaged we can make a difference . defend monuments claiming “our All Elections Matter Voting Great Again .” Because we happen on our watch . This is important because we have heritage is being threatened” are While all elections are impor- can no longer afford to vote in seen in the last three years, what not patriots but traitors to this coun- tant this is our dress rehearsal low numbers when in this nation Get Involved in Making can happen if we don’t vote . We can- try, who desire a past where we as for November, where the stakes in 2020, we are discussing Con- the Community Better not afford not to go to the polls . It is Black people were at the margins of are extremely high . Ask yourself federate Monuments, Police and This has to stop and with us go- our freedom, liberty, justice, and fu- society without a voice . these questions: if you are not some White citizens deciding they ing to the polls we can collectively ture in this country that is at stake, Today that is not the case and we registered now get registered; if would employ lynch mob justice make an impact . Also, by filling out so we must vote in all local, state, can have our voices heard and let you are find people who are not to our fellow brothers and sisters . Census Forms and being civically and national elections . our hands shape policy by going to and get them registered; go to the polls and vote . the polls as families and friends 86 million Americans Maybe even you, have prediabetes. person-ABOUT-TO- FACT-CHECK-THIS-FACT. Page 4 July 11 - July 17, 2020 Data Zone www.ladatanews.com Black Lives Matter Fleur De Lis Data News Weekly Columnist Across the world there are demands for justice and equality for African Americans . Three words have come to symbolize this latest struggle “Black Lives Matter .” From streets being painted in the cities across America and people on the streets and online advocating for change . This includes some from New Orleans that have placed this on their social media profiles to show their solidarity with this movement . Angel Renee Betty Wallace and Family Denise Kenner Evelyn Lacy James Nero Joy Harper Monique Flynn Paula Lott Vernon Rixner Visit www.ladatanews.com for more photos from these events www.ladatanews.com EntertainmentData Zone July 11 - July 17, 2020 Page 5 Greenleaf OWN Network Hit is the Number One Cable Telecast for Women 25-54 Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. #1 network on all of television, including NNPA Newswire Entertainment broadcast and cable, for African Ameri- and Culture Editor can women and total viewers . Currently, OWN has four of the Top The fifth and final season premiere 20 original scripted series (“The Haves of OWN’s hit megachurch drama and the Have Nots,” “Greenleaf,” “If Lov- “Greenleaf” (6/23/20) delivered 1 .9 ing You Is Wrong,” “Cherish the Day”) on million viewers and ranked as Tuesday ad-supported cable among women 25-54, night’s #1 cable telecast in OWN’s key which is more than any other network . demographic of women 25-54, which “Greenleaf” has garnered ten NAACP is up +2% from last season’s premiere . Image Award nominations, including The acclaimed drama from Lionsgate, wins for Outstanding Drama Series award-winning writer/executive produc- in 2020, and Outstanding Supporting er Craig Wright (“Lost,” “Six Feet Un- “Greenleaf” has garnered ten NAACP Image Award nominations, including wins Actress in a Drama Series in 2019 and for Outstanding Drama Series in 2020, and Outstanding Supporting Actress in der”), and executive producers Clement a Drama Series in 2019 and 2020 (Lynn Whitfield). 2020 (Lynn Whitfield) . The “Greenleaf” Virgo (“Empire”), Kriss Turner Towner Soundtrack Volume Two was named (“Black Monday”), and Oprah Winfrey Lady Mae Greenleaf; Kim Hawthorne as and cable, including Instagram, Face- Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album was also the night’s #1 telecast across all Kerissa Greenleaf; Lamman Rucker as book, and Twitter, on Tuesday night (Traditional or Contemporary) by the broadcast and cable for African-Ameri- Jacob Greenleaf; and Deborah Joy Wi- (non-sports) . NAACP Image Awards in 2018 . The se- can women . nans as Charity Greenleaf-Satterjee . OWN was Tuesday night’s #2 cable ries has also been recognized by the Alli- Greenleaf stars Merle Dandridge as In addition, the season premiere of network among women 25-54 with ance for Women in Media’s Gracie Allen Grace Greenleaf; Keith David as Bishop “Greenleaf” ranked as the #1 most social “Greenleaf” the #1 cable telecast in the Awards and by the Black Reel Awards James Greenleaf; Lynn Whitfield as scripted series across all of broadcast key demo . OWN was Tuesday night’s for Television . Election Day July 11, 2020 Elect Schalyece Harrison Judge First City Court #394 I am the only person in the race that has heard tes�mony, reviewed evidence, and rendered judgments in over 3,500 cases. I AM COMMTTED TO NEW ORLEANS Born & Raised, Qualified and Experienced Over 20 years legal experience A proud graduate of Eleanor McMain High School, University of New Orleans, Southern University Law Center, and Golden Gate University Law School. When elected day one I can hit the ground running! I humbly ask for your support and vote as I seek to become your next First City Court Judge. Schalyece SCHALYECEFORJUDGE.COM 9235 Lake Forest Blvd., NOLA 70127 (504) 516‐5369 Harrison [email protected] PAID FOR BY THE SCHALYECE HARRISON CAMPAIGN FUND For Judge—FIRST CITY COURT #394 Page 6 July 11 - July 17, 2020 Newsmaker www.ladatanews.com New Orleans Enacts Mandatory Face Covering In Public Data News Weekly Staff mile to aid in enforcement . To make Edited Report sure we are protected in our City .” Dr . Jennifer Avegno with the Across the nation there is an up- New Orleans Health Department tick in new COVID-19 cases that is said the uptick and cases have not making cities and states to decide come from protests but from un- to take other actions to contain the controlled, unmasked gatherings . pandemic . The police department says that Recently, New Orleans Mayor masks will be handed out to those LaToya Cantrell announced the City without them .