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Volume 29 Issue 17

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May 10, 2024

GREATER HOUSTON EDITION African-American News&Issues

“Addressing Current & Historical Realities Affecting Our Community”

Vol. 29, Issue 17

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We the People Your vote and your money are the two most powerful things you have. Be careful who you give them to. - Roy Douglas Malonson

Thurgood Marshall

Clarence Thomas

Michael Harris

JOURNEY OF RESILIENCE AND EMPOWERMENT By: Sharon Jenkins

KILLING THE LEGACY By: Bobby E. Mills, PhD

Justice Clarence Thomas was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1991, after the death of Justice Thurgood Marshall, the first Black Justice. Thomas is the second Black Justice to serve on the Court, appointed by President George H. Bush, and his appointment was troubling because of accusations made by Anita Hill, a longtime associate. Justice Thomas is the longest serving member of the Court since Justice Anthony Kennedy retired in 2018. Hence, Justice Thomas is the oldest member of the

Supreme Court, but God knows that he is not the most spiritually wise member by any stretch of one’s imagination, because: “The wise shall inherit glory: but shame is the promotion of fools (Proverbs 3: 35).” Justice Thomas has not received any glory but has been extremely foolish. Of course, there are foolish individuals in high positions all around the world, even Jesus walked with one (Judas), and we all know the rest of the story.

Legacy on pg. 3

In the heart of East Texas, amidst the sprawling landscapes and tight-knit communities, a story of resilience and advocacy unfolds through the life and legacy of Mr. Michael Harris. Born in Galveston, Texas, in 1952, and raised in Panola County near Carthage, Harris’s journey exemplifies the transformative power of community support, the pursuit of social justice, and the profound impact of media advocacy in underrepresented communities. The Early Years and Influences Michael Harris’s upbringing was shaped by the challenges of his environment and family circumstances. Raised by his grandparents alongside his brother due to his mother’s circumstances, he learned early on the value of resilience and the importance of communal bonds. The rural setting of Panola County instilled in him a deep appreciation for community support and the strength that arises from mutual aid.

Harris on pg. 3


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