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Let me do a little housekeeping and explain how Kamelot, a portmanteau, came about. “Portmanteau” is a French word for a two-sided suitcase. There are portmanteaus that you use frequently and know well.
AGENDA47
While Project 2025 is gaining attention, there’s another plan that deserves even closer scrutiny: Donald Trump’s Agenda47. This isn’t about the 20 carefully crafted principles currently highlighted on his campaign website;
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by Cheryl Smith Publisher
Disrespect can WreckWe have to fix this country!
Well, we’re down to the wire. In a few days, America will make history, and the world will laugh or celebrate.
What the 2024 presidential election has shown, however, is that we have work to do. This year’s election has opened up some cans filled with worms that need to be exterminated.
It has also shown that some other cans need to be opened— the ones that result in consequences and repercussions for unconscionable actions.
Prior to the election, I don’t recall ever hearing of Le’Veon Bell. When I did hear of him, what I heard made me want to find out more about the women in his life, beginning with his mother.
I wanted to apologize to her because I knew she was going to hear some terrible things about her son.
I couldn’t think of anyone I knew and respected who would condone what he did.
I felt ashamed because a Black man was being openly disrespectful to a Black woman and I wanted him checked immediately.
For those unaware, Bell is a 32-yearold former NFL star from Ohio.
A supporter of Donald Trump, he posted a picture dressed in a t’shirt with pictures of Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris with the words, Trump or the Tramp 2024, across his chest.
The picture almost brought me to tears.
You see, I am way over folks disrespecting Black women. It hurts that we continue to be the brunt of everyone’s disdain.
Why has the Black woman, over time, been the one that takes everyone’s abuse?
And I wanted to hear a loud outcry and condemnation of the photo.
As an issues-over-individuals person, I don’t want to attack Bell; however, I did want him to know the shirt was offensive, misogynistic, and a total disgrace.
Then you have Trump, who has no problem with the shirt.
While I am not surprised, I am so disappointed that childish, nasty, racist, and stupid behavior is going unchecked.
Instead of attacking the issues, we have the likes of Bell’s shirt garnering news time.
We must do better.
If you aren’t repulsed by some of the attacks, then walk into the room where you brush your teeth and look into the mirror to spot the problem.
Clearly, the work is just beginning because we can’t continue down this road of self-destruction. Someone has to work on stopping the madness.
Agenda47: Project 2025 on Steroids
By GeVonna Fassett
While Project 2025 is gaining attention, there’s another plan that deserves even closer scrutiny: Donald Trump’s Agenda47. This isn’t about the 20 carefully crafted principles currently highlighted on his campaign website; it’s about the original 46 tenets of Agenda47 that have quietly disappeared from public view.Both Project 2025 and Agenda47 propose significant changes, but Agenda47 presents an even more extreme vision for the future of our nation.
The Heritage Foundation created Project 2025, a comprehensive plan to reorganize federal agencies and integrate conservative policies throughout the government.
But Trump’s Agenda47 expands on these ideas by putting out policies that have the potential to drastically alter American democracy and society.
Where Project 2025 seeks to reform existing institutions, Agenda47 envisions dismantling them entirely. For example, its proposals include mass deportations using the National Guard, ending birthright citizenship, and imposing ideological tests on educa-
tors. These are not just policy changes—they reflect a stark departure from long-standing American values and constitutional principles.
One of the most striking elements of Agenda47 is its stance on education. While Project 2025 advocates for conservative reforms, Agenda47 proposes the creation of a new educational institution—the American Academy—funded by fines on universities with large endowments, like Harvard University. This would reshape education along partisan lines, rather than merely reforming it.
ideological agenda on all tiers of government. Such as replacing tenured government employees with party loyalists. This threatens to drastically change the character of American governance and goes beyond simple issue disputes.
In essence, Agenda47 pushes Project 2025’s already extreme concepts to dangerous new levels. It symbolizes not just a conservative, but also an authoritarian vision for America that has the potential to destroy our democracy from the ground up.
As we approach the upcoming election, it’s imperative to understand the full implications of these proposals. Agenda47 is more than just a policy platform; it’s a road map for a significant overhaul of American politics and culture as we know it. It will take us well away from the democratic ideals upon which our country was founded.
Agenda47 also outlines a troubling expansion of executive power. In order to enact significant reforms, it mostly relies on executive orders, which circumvent the legislative process and consolidate authority at the presidential level. In contrast, Project 2025 takes a more conventional tack by operating inside pre-existing governmental structures.
Perhaps most concerning is Agenda47’s push to politicize traditionally nonpartisan institutions. It aims to restructure the accreditation processes and the civil service while imposing a particular
The choice before us is more than just different approaches to policy; it’s a choice between preserving our democratic institutions and embarking on a path that could dismantle them.
In this context, Agenda47 is not a bold vision for the future, but a serious threat to the core character of America. Perhaps that’s why the original Agenda47 has quietly disappeared from Donald Trump’s website.
GeVonna Fassett is a resident of Carbondale. She is a speaker and author of The Original Agenda47: Project 2025 on SteroidsUnmasking Trump’s Ultimate Plan available now on Amazon. To receive a copy of the transcripts of Donald Trump’s original Agenda47, you can email GeVonna at GeVonnaFassett2024@gmail.com.
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Kamelot?...It can be!
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BY VINCENT L. HALL
“A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on.”
– John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Let me do a little housekeeping and explain how Kamelot, a portmanteau, came about. “Portmanteau” is a French word for a two-sided suitcase. There are portmanteaus that you use frequently and know well. We use words like “Motel,” a blend of motor and hotel or “brunch” which literally and figuratively weds breakfast and lunch.
You get it? We cool now?
Kamelot is my own well-crafted portmanteau, which seeks to describe the hope and possibilities we as a nation can gain if Kamala Harris is elected president. “Camelot” lends a sense of hope, opportunity, and peace. Camelot refers to a positive mythological idea that President John F. Kennedy’s widow left us to preserve and protect her husband’s legacy.
History buffs recognize “Camelot” as an offshoot of the hope this nation, especially Blacks, pinned on the presidency of a 43-year-old debonair, East Coastal politician, tragically killed by the same strand of political hatred that Donald Trump has woven since his 2015 debut.
That’s the “weave” he won’t talk about!
Soon after Kennedy visited Dallas in 1963 and was felled by an assassin’s bullet, Jackie Kennedy was on her job. She was as vigilant about his legacy as Myrlie Evers was about
Medgar’s. The two men were gunned down three months apart and both left wives and families.
People Magazine released a story about Camelot on the 54th anniversary of JFK’s last political and presidential appearance.
“First Lady Jackie Kennedy was plunged into shock and despair when her husband, President John F. Kennedy, at 46, was assassinated on Nov. 22, 1963.
But even in the midst of unimaginable tragedy, she had a key focus: to ensure that his legacy endured. And to do that, she spun a fantasy that has only grown in the five decades since.
On Nov. 29, 1963, four days after her husband’s burial, the widowed mother of two invited Life magazine journalist Theodore H. White to the Kennedy family compound in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. There, Jackie, then just 34, crafted a glittering fairytale about JFK’s 1,000 days in the White House that continues to captivate the nation. The inspiration? JFK’s favorite Broadway musical, Camelot — the story of a mythical world ruled by King Arthur, where goodness reigned supreme.
this day, Camelot conjures up fantasies of an idyllic time or place where joy, peace, and equality run rampant.
We can recreate what we imagined but never achieved. How do we even begin to assume such a great task? Let me tell you what Kamelot could look like from my vantage point.
First, Kamala Harris can
sions ever, with only 34 bills passed since January of last year, the lowest number of bills passed in the first year of a congressional session since the Great Depression, according to congressional records.”
In my sanctified imagination, Kamelot could grow this economy from the bottom up. We should have mandated deliverables for reducing the number of Americans who are homeless or suffer untreated mental illness or both. We need an annual goal of no less than 20% in reduction year over year. If Obamacare covered 50 million uninsured people in the swoop of a pen, let’s start writing new stories that end well for the poor and disadvantaged.
“Don’t let it be forgot, that for one brief, shining moment there was Camelot,” Jackie told White, quoting from the musical.”
Camelot seemed plausible under Kennedy’s administration, (1961–63) when millions of Americans felt excitement about the nation’s future. To
move this nation forward by appointing some high-ranking Republicans to her cabinet. Adding “patriots” like Liz Cheney to her front line could begin to bind the wounds of hatred in our body politic that have overwhelmed comity and civility. The two parties will never fully see eye-to-eye, but there is no reason to keep gouging one another’s eyes out.
Kamelot could stem the tide of a Congress that can’t pass bills or budgets. ABC News reported recently that this “118th Congress is on track to being one of the least functional ses-
Kamelot can produce legislation that protects Second Amendment rights while safeguarding our children and nation against mass murderers. Kamala has successfully defined what we are not “going back” to.
But Kamelot must provide a dream that makes room for both capitalism and the common citizen. It must erase the failed immigration policies of our past and offer a realistic path forward.
I was a kid when Camelot died in Dallas, Texas. But I just voted for Kamelot, and my hopes have been renewed. Kamelot? It can be!
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Why Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Said We Must Vote
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DR. JOHN E. WARREN
On May 17, 1957, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was among a number of Civil Rights leaders who gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial to speak to a crowd of 20,000 people who gathered for the implementation of the Brown vs. Board of Education decision by the Supreme Court some three years earlier. In his speech, which was given some eight years before the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Dr. King laid out the importance of “us Black people having the right to vote.” He said:
“Give us the ballot, (the right to vote) and we will no longer have to worry the federal government about our basic rights;
Give us the ballot (yes), and we will no longer plead to the federal government for passage of an anti-lynching law, we will by the power of our vote write the law on the status books of the South and bring an end to the dastardly acts of the hooded perpetrators of violence.
Give us the ballot, and we will transform the salient misdeeds of bloodthirsty mobs into calculated good deeds of orderly citizens;
Give us the ballot, and we will fill our legislative halls with men of goodwill and send to the sacred halls of Congress, men who will not
sign a “Southern Manifesto” because of their devotion to the manifesto of justice.
Give us the ballot and we will place judges on the benches of the South (and the North) who will do justly and love mercy, and we will place at the head of the southern states governors, who have felt not only the tang of the human, but the glow of the divine. And,
Give us the ballot, and we will quietly and nonviolently, without rancor or bitterness, implement the Supreme Court Decision of May, 1954.”
Today, we clearly have the ballot in our hands in the form of the votes we can cast on November 5, 2024 in the General Election. Everything Dr. King prophetically said we could do if we have the
ballot, we now have both the ballot and the power to do. Our enemy is not those who would oppose or attempt to block our right to vote. We are our own enemy if we allow apathy and indifference to convince us that our vote does not count.
The only question before us is, Will we use our vote to protect and improve our lives or will we surrender our rights to those who would set us back to the real days of Jim Crow and slavery? It’s in our hands on November 5th with all the people and propositions on our ballots. What will you do?
Dr. John E. Warren is publisher of The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint.
WHEN WE VOTE, WE WIN.
When our rights are on the line we fight and when they’re on the ballot we vote, because we’re not going back.
The economy is on the ballot.
Health care is on the ballot.
Criminal justice reform is on the ballot.
Reproductive freedom is on the ballot.
Environmental justice is on the ballot. The right to vote is on the ballot.
If we do our part and show up to the polls, we will make history (again)!
Let’s vote for progress and the future we deserve. Vote for the leader who’s been fighting for us for years.
Election Day is November 5th. Vote for Kamala Harris.
If You Don’t Vote, You Dishonor Our Ancestors. Don’t Be Left Out.
OUR VOICES
BY JAMES B. EWERS JR. ED.D.
There is an important election that is coming up in November. By now, we know the candidates and their positions on the issues. We have watched the debates and seen the commercials. There should be no hesitation or reservation about voting.
Everywhere we go, we hear people in leadership positions urging us and encouraging us to vote. We have an opportunity to change the course of our America. Going to exercise our right to vote gives us the power. However, we must believe that we have that power.
Growing up in the South, I heard my parents and members in the community talking about the importance of voting. It was a tradition that was passed on to me. In my neighborhood, it was a big deal to vote and was celebrated.
Staying at home on vot-
ing day is not an option for us. African Americans like me have not always had the right to vote. We have been both persecuted and prosecuted for wanting to exercise a right given to every American. Our history of sacrifice and struggle is the major reason that we should vote in every election. We must vote on every issue and law that is on the ballot.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 made racial discrimination in voting unlawful. It was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson during the Civil Rights Movement. The National Archives and Records Administration stated, “The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was the most significant statutory change in the relationship between the federal and state governments in the area of voting since the Reconstruction period following the Civil War.”
Essentially, this allowed for a new set of voters to vote. Our family members had some assurances they could vote without fear. Now from a practical point of view, it was still danger-
ous for Black people to go to the polls and vote. It was simply not as dangerous.
This signature piece of legislation has been amended at least five times to strengthen it. The right to vote has always been a challenge for us. Some people in America are troubled by our right to vote even today.
We are approaching November 5th which is election day. According to reports, record numbers of people have registered to vote. In my opinion, it is because of the importance of this election. Early voting is happening now. For example, over 300,000 people in Georgia have already voted. Does that favor any candidate? There are different opinions about that question.
This early voting activity has been around for a while. It is also called advance polling or pre-poll voting. The overarching goal is to encourage more people to vote. I believe it is achieving its purpose.
If you are a voting veteran like me, we must sound the clarion call to get family and friends out to cast their
ballot. Apathy cannot and should not be a part of our voting equation. Too many proposed laws and regulations today need our intentional attention.
Some would argue that a segment of our population has not been a part of the solution because of their attitudes thinking that their vote doesn’t count. This is negative thinking and this trend must stop. Every vote matters in every election.
While we may not be able to change all minds, we will be able to change some minds. Sharing information with them will help to eradicate their reluctance to vote and will help them to see the power of their vote.
So, let’s get ready America to participate in a time-honored exercise that will make our country stronger and will show other countries our standing in the world.
Dr. James B. Ewers, Jr. is a longtime educator who hails from Winston Salem, N.C. Ewers is a life member of the NAACP and a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
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When Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, of Friendship-West Baptist Church, announced 100 Days of Buying Black in acknowledging the 100th Commemoration of the Tulsa Race Massacre, we joined the movement. December 31, 2021 marked 100 days of featuring Black Businesses. and we decided that the struggle continues and we must also. So enjoy reading about more Black-owned businesses and please support.
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KESSLER BAKING STUDIO OWNER CLYDE GREENHOUSE
Meet Clyde Greenhouse, a 2020 James Beard Nominee for Outstanding Baker, also known as the #BowTieBaker. Kessler Baking Studio is located in Dallas just north of the Bishop Arts District. The Kessler Baking Studio is a micro-bakery and a happy & creative sweets boutique. They serve handmade baked goods from scratch every day, using meticulously selected ingredients. Treat yourself to something sweet made by the #BowTieBaker.
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• 1129 North Beckley Avenue
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MESHACK’S BAR-B-QUE SHACK, PITMASTER TRAVIS MAYES
It all started in 1987. Drew’s Soul Food was launched. Drew’s Place has served good old-fashioned Southern Cooking in Fort Worth, Texas, for three decades. Drew’s built a stellar reputation over the years. Drew’s Place consistently ranks as one of the Best Restaurants in Fort Worth, Texas. Over the years, Drew’s Place has collected several annual Culinary Awards, and was even selected as “Reader’s Choice Best Soul Food!” To sum things up, Drew’s Place was voted to have the “Best Fried Chicken in Fort Worth, Texas” for 2016. Now, let that marinate. Visit the Website to check out the menu and more.
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• 5701 Curzon Ave, Fort Worth,
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KELVONA’S KAKE KREATIONS
Travis Mayes is the pitmaster at Meshack’s. Meshack’s has been known for serving their Pecan Smoked BBQ since 1986 throughout Garland and surrounding cities, serving some of the best Bar-B-Que smoked and sweet especially the Smoky Denmark links cooked to perfection crisp and juicy, at the same time. Stop by Meshack’s in Garland the line may be long but it’s well worth the wait.
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OWNER KELVONA LINCOLN Kelvona Lincoln’s journey began six years ago. She never had plans to become a baker. One day, she and a family member were joking around in the kitchen. The statement that she made about them becoming bakers stuck with her. At the time, she was a Cosmetologist. So, a change sounded exciting to her. They make custom cakes and cupcakes, and do artistry cake decorating, turning your craving into creations. Check out the website.
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Risk Less. Do More: Protect Yourself from Getting Very Sick with Flu, COVID-19, and RSV this Fall
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BY JULIA LOTHROP
Cooler weather makes for a nice change—but fall is also the time when more people throughout Texas get sick from flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
While these viruses often cause nothing more than a runny nose or sore throat, they can also cause severe illness for many people, especially for those who are at the highest risk. During last year’s respiratory virus season, these viruses caused 800,000 people to be hospitalized in the United States.
In fact, Texas, along with 20 other states, had a “very high” level of respiratory illness activity. As you may recall, last October and November, pediatric units in hospitals across North Texas were swamped with babies testing positive RSV. Hospitals saw weekly increases of RSV jumping from 30% increases one week to 50% increases the following week. This year, we can better prepare by getting pregnant mothers and babies vaccinated early.
Age is the biggest risk factor for severe disease from flu, COVID-19, and RSV. Adults who are 65 and older are more likely than young-
er people to get severely ill or be hospitalized for flu or COVID-19. People who are 75 and older and those 60 and older with certain health conditions or living in nursing homes are at greatest risk for severe RSV. Some racial and ethnic groups, such as Black and Hispanic people, as well as pregnant people and those living in rural areas, are also at higher risk for serious infections from these respiratory viruses.
vaccines do is help keep flu, COVID-19, and RSV symptoms mild and keep people out of the hospital if they catch one of these viruses. And they work. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 95% of adults hospitalized last year for COVID-19 had no record of getting the latest vaccine.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched a
Now is the time to get vaccinated, especially if you want to be protected over the holidays. Vaccines are the best way to protect ourselves for a healthier fall and winter.
Prevention is the best way to protect yourself from getting very sick from respiratory viruses. Masks and handwashing can play a key role in protecting against these viruses, but vaccines give the best protection. Vaccines boost the body’s natural defenses against germs that can make you sick. Vaccines help keep symptoms mild, keep people out of the hospital, and save lives.
Although vaccines are our best protection, many people do not know about their benefits.
The most important thing
public education campaign called Risk Less. Do More. The campaign aims to give people the information they need to help them make decisions about vaccination against flu, COVID-19, and RSV.
HHS is committed to protecting the health and well-being of everyone living in the United States by sharing science-based information to answer their questions and help with their decision-making.
In my role as Region 6 Acting Regional Director, I am honored to work with state
and local groups to support this effort in this part of the country.
The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get an updated flu and COVID-19 vaccine. If you are age 60 or older, ask your doctor if the RSV vaccine is right for you. If you’re pregnant, getting vaccinated for flu and COVID-19 can protect both you and your baby from serious illness. An RSV vaccine during pregnancy also helps protect newborns from RSV, which is the number one cause of infant hospitalization in the United States. You can get this year’s flu shot and updated COVID-19 vaccine now from your doctor or at a local pharmacy. The RSV vaccine is also available for those who are eligible.
Now is the time to get vaccinated, especially if you want to be protected over the holidays. Vaccines are the best way to protect ourselves for a healthier fall and winter.
Flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines help people risk less severe illness and do more of what they enjoy.
Julia Lothrop, MS is acting regional director for the Department of Health and Human Services’ Region 6, which includes Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and 68 Federally Recognized Tribes.
1921 Tulsa Race MassacRe InvesTIgaTed
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Justice will review and evaluate the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, marking the federal government’s first inquiry into the destruction of Greenwood in 103 years.
U.S. Congressman Al Green (D-TX) lauded the Biden administration for the move, and added that further action in Congress could be on the table as well.
Following President Biden’s meeting with victims of the Tulsa Race Massacre in 2021, Congressman Green joined the growing number of people across the country, including the family of Emmett Till, in calling for an investigation into the 1921 tragedy. The call reflects growing concern that the two remaining survivors of the Massacre, 109-year-old Lessie Benningfield Randle and 110-year-old Viola Fletcher, will not live to see justice.
The thriving African American community of Greenwood, popularly known
as Black Wall Street, was criminally leveled by a white mob during the Massacre, and hundreds of Black people were murdered. The heinous attack resulted in nearly 40 square blocks being destroyed and thousands of Black American victims left homeless, penniless, and remediless.
“The Survivors experienced one of the most horrific acts of violence perpetrated against Black people in American history; yet, over a century later, they have received no compensation for the material and mental damages incurred or the opportunities they lost,” Rep. Green wrote in letters to President Joe Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland. “They, after more than a century, have not received the justice we pledge allegiance to.”
In July, the survivors issued a plea for help from the Biden administration following the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s
dismissal of their historic lawsuit against the City of Tulsa for its role in the Massacre. In 103 years since the destruction of Black Wall Street, no court has held a trial addressing the Massacre, and no perpetrator has been held accountable for it. Had this criminal abomination been perpetrated on White Americans, the courts would have awarded the White victims compensatory as well as punitive monetary justice. The Black American victims should receive no less.
“Mr. President, I humbly request that you do whatever is in your power to ensure that the Survivors of the Massacre may receive justice,” Rep. Green continued. “The history of racist lynchings that occurred in America demands accountability. By investigating the brutalities of the Tulsa Race Massacre, we can continue to work toward repairing past harms and achieving a more just America for all.”
U.S. Congressman Al Green (D-TX)
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Texas Southern University
Bro Isaiah Smalls, BSN, RN
Florida State University
Madison Corneliuss
Judge Barefoot Sanders
Law Magnet
Bro Desmond Rosser, MBA
Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, Alabama
Lesli Bodie B.S Biology Pre-Medicine, Cum Laude
Florida A&M University
Bro Jamarco Lang, MSMI
Western Governors University, Austin, TX
METRO SALUTE
Jaylyn Sherrod
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc.
DeSoto ISD Campus Principals
and desire to see each student soar higher through each learning experience.
Gregory Lowe II
Damola Adamolekun
Martin Lawrence
In honor of National Principals Month, the DeSoto ISD School Board celebrated its cadre of campus principals. District administrators alongside the Board gave a token of appreciation to principals to express their appreciation
Congratulations to Jaylyn and the New York Liberty, the new 2024 WNBA Champions.
The Founder of the First and Only BlackOwned Coconut Water Brand in Grocery Stores.
A 35-year-old Nigerian-American business executive, was appointed as the new CEO of Red Lobster
Receiving his Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star.
Happy 43rd Founders’ Day, Coalition Sisters! Here is to more milestones and continued excellence!
Thank You Gary Hasty!
Gary Hasty of Karrington Realty was recognized for his dedication in serving on the Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Alumni Association board of directors for six years. His board service has come to an end due to term limitations. Hasty was presented with a plaque by Executive Director Charlie Vienne and Board President Brian Starr during the SHSU Alumni Association board meeting on Oct. 25, 2024 in Houston, TX.
Photos: Eva D. Coleman
The Unstoppable Rise of Black Women Voters
By Glynda C. Carr
As we approach this critical election season, a remarkable story unfolds across America. Young Black women are not just registering to vote at unprecedented rates - they’re poised to make their voices heard at the ballot box like never before. With a staggering 175% increase in voter registration according to recent data from TargetSmart, this surge is not just a statistic; it’s a powerful statement
about the future of our democracy and a continuation of Black women’s longstand-
ing commitment to civic engagement.
For nearly fifteen years, Higher Heights has been at the forefront of empowering Black women politically. We’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of Black women’s leadership and civic participation. Now, as we face one of the most consequential elections in recent history, the importance of our mission - and the critical need to Get Out The Vote (GOTV) - has never been clearer.
The road from Mayor to the White House is powered by Black women. With 16 million of us eligible to vote, and consistently higher turnout rates than most other groups, we have been the determining factor in many races. Our voices and our votes have shaped the political landscape, leading to historic firsts:
• The first Black woman Vice President
• The first Black woman on
the Supreme Court
• 30 Black women in Congress
Yet, our work is far from done. We still have only one appointed Black woman in the U.S. Senate, zero Black women Governors, and we’ve yet to see a Black woman in the Oval Office. We are winning, but we have not yet won.
The surge in voter registration among young Black women is a testament to the power of our collective voice and the urgency of this moment. But registration is just the first step. Now, our focus must shift to ensuring every registered voter casts their ballot.
But why do Black women consistently show up at the polls in such high numbers? Recent polling with HIT Strategies provides insight:
• We know our power. 80% of Black women surveyed believe we have the power to make change on issues that matter most to our communities.
• We demand greater representation. 82% of Black women said it’s important to them that Black women be elected and nominated to more positions of power in our government.
• We are motivated by pressing issues. From the rising cost of housing to restrictions on abortion access to threats on honest education for our children, Black women are far from single-issue voters.
• We honor our history. We vote to honor the blood, sweat, and tears of those who fought for our right to vote.
• We’re more motivated than ever. Nearly twothirds of Black women said they are more motivated to vote now than ever before.
But perhaps most importantly, we understand the ripple effect of our engagement. As I often say, “When you fire up a Black woman, she does not go to the polls alone, she brings her house, her block, her church, her sorority, and union.” This multiplier effect is the secret weapon of Black women’s political power and the key to successful GOTV efforts.
At Higher Heights, we see this surge as both a challenge and an opportunity. It’s a challenge to ensure that every registered voter actually casts their ballot. It’s an opportunity to harness this energy and enthusiasm to drive meaningful change in our communities and our country.
As we look ahead to Election Day, we’re focused on key races that can protect, defend, and expand Black women’s representation. Our GOTV efforts are in full swing, including:
• Phone banking and text banking campaigns
• Ride-to-the-polls programs
• Community outreach events
• Social media campaigns to raise awareness about voting deadlines and locations
• Partnerships with local organizations to provide childcare and other support services on Election Day
But our work goes beyond election day. Through our Sunday Brunches, convenings, and debate watch efforts, we’re building a community of educated, engaged Black women who are ready to lead. We’re tapping into networks of historically Black sororities and professional organizations, creating a powerful coalition of change-makers.
The surge in voter registration we’re seeing today results from years of grassroots organizing, community building, and relentless advocacy. It’s a reminder that when Black women lead, democracy wins. Now, our task is to translate this registration surge into record-breaking turnout.
As we ramp up our GOTV efforts, let’s recognize this .
Girl Get Dressed Festival provides day of empowerment
Noted speakers, fashion influencers, and branding experts are just a few of the inspiring women headlining The Girl Get Dressed Festival, on November 2, 2024 at the Singing Hills Recreation Center, 6805 Patrol Way, Dallas, TX 75241, from 10 am - 5 pm.
Offering a transformative experience dedicated to empowering women through culture, beauty, and self-expression, this one-of-a-kind festival embraces the idea that empowerment begins from within, focusing on inner strength, confidence, and outer beauty.
At the festival, attendees can look forward to a range of engaging workshops designed to inspire and uplift. Participants will attend breakout sessions led by renowned speakers who are passionate about women’s empowerment. Notable speakers include Cyd Harris, a celebrated advocate for personal growth and creativity, who will share her wisdom on embracing both inner and outer beauty.
Additionally, Bianca Davis,
CEO of New Friends New Life, will deliver a powerful standalone presentation addressing the critical issue of sex trafficking and the importance of community support in combating this crisis.
The festival will also feature Sherwanna Livingston, a branding expert, who will guide participants in discovering their personal brands and enhancing their professional presence.
Angela Mashelle, a fashion influencer and style guru, will lead a session focused on the intersection of fashion and self-expression, helping attendees discover their unique styles while embracing their individuality.
The Girl Get Dressed Festival is more than just an event; it’s a movement designed to foster a sense of community among women. Join us to experience a day filled with inspiration, connection, and transformative experiences that will leave you feeling empowered, celebrated, and fully dressed—from the inside out.
When: November 2nd, 2024 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Singing Hills Recreation Center, 6805 Patrol Way, Dallas, TX 75241
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://
www.girlgetdressed.org/ event-details/ggd-fest-2024. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect with like-minded women and embark on a journey of self-discovery!
A Decade of Flaunting Signature event celebrates milestone
By Eva D. Coleman Lifestyle & Culture Editor
Congratulations to Flaunt creator Jimmy Porch on the 10-Year anniversary of the Flaunt series of events! The Flaunt Cool Down had attendees enjoying themselves both indoors and outdoors at Frisco Hall in Frisco, Texas on Oct. 26, 2024. Each option had deejays playing hits that had many dancing along. Bars serving a variety of drinks, food and cigars were overflowing as well. The Flaunt series of events over the years has catered to mature partygoers 40 years old and above with Porch’s signature tagline “Truly a social like no other.” This event, co-hosted by Billy Kilgore, provided opportunities for networking, fun and what organizers call, “flaunting,” in celebration of a decade of delivering upscale entertainment.
Jimmy Porch, Rashunna Dangerfield and Edmond Dangerfield at Flaunt 10-Year Anniversary celebration Oct. 26, 2024 in Frisco, TX
Lesia Ramsey, Jimmy Porch and Arlene Ateman at Flaunt 10-Year Anniversary celebration Oct. 26, 2024 in Frisco
Lesia Ramsey, Jimmy Porch, Linda Ngo and Belinda Ramsey at Flaunt 10-Year Anniversary celebration Oct. 26, 2024 in Frisco, TX
DJ and vibrant display during Flaunt 10-Year Anniversary celebration Oct. 26, 2024 in Frisco, TX
“Black Men, Don’t Believe the Hype—Disinformation Must Die, Vote Now”
BIG MAMA SAID BY
TERRY ALLEN
Lucille “Big Mama” Allen was the heart and soul of our family, a wellspring of wisdom and faith. Her words carried the weight of experience, and her guidance still echoes through the lives of those she touched. As we navigate today’s world, Big Mama’s lesson rings clearer than ever: “Black Man, Don’t believe the hype.”
For Big Mama, “Don’t believe the hype” meant being a critical thinker. It was about cutting through the noise, refusing to be swayed by empty promises, and forming your own opinions. In a world where hype is everywhere— where stories are spun, inflated, and designed to manipulate—it’s important to recognize that hype and substance are not the same thing. As she would say, “The hype is loud, but the truth speaks quieter.”
The phrase gained broader significance through Public Enemy’s 1988 hit, *“Don’t Believe the Hype.”* Chuck D and his crew weren’t just talking about music or media; they were addressing the po-
litical lies and disinformation spreading across the U.S. Their message was about staying informed and not allowing ourselves to be misled by the smoke and mirrors around us.
In this age of misinformation and disinformation, Big Mama’s lesson couldn’t be more timely. We see examples of hype being used to distort the truth all the time—whether it’s misleading headlines about political candidates, false narratives about voter fraud, or social media campaigns that amplify divisiveness. It’s our responsibility to sift through the noise and seek out truth and repeat “Black Man, Don’t believe the Hype!
This is where Cheryl Smith, the founder of *Don’t Believe the Hype Foundation,* comes in. Her non profit empowers young people to think critically, pursue media careers, and contribute to honest storytelling. It’s a reminder that we, too, must invest in the truth.
As Kanye West said, “Screams from the haters, got a nice ring to it. I guess every superhero needs his theme music.” But as Black men, we must ensure that the noise doesn’t drown out our vote, our truth, or our future.
Find the facts. Seek out trusted sources. And vote for those who stand for truth. Big Mama wants Black men to vote forward not backward- Email me if you agree at terryallenpr@ gmail.com
2024 HBCU Homecoming Dates
Josseli Barnica Lost Her Life Because of Ted Cruz’s Abortion Ban, Which He Called “Perfectly Reasonable”
AUSTIN, Texas – Today, ProPublica released a heartbreaking report shining light on the tragic and preventable death of Josseli Barnica, a Houston woman who died after failing to receive medical care for the miscarriage of a much-wanted second child.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE REPORT:
• Texas doctors denied her the normal standard of care because of Ted Cruz’s abortion ban. Medical experts in the report state the death of Barnica was preventable.
• The same month that Josseli Barnica died, September 2021, Ted Cruz called the Texas abortion ban “perfectly reasonable.”
• When asked to comment on the fact that the ban has increased infant and maternal deaths, Cruz “declined to comment to ProPublica.”
Ted Cruz has said “pregnancy is not a life-threatening illness,” but because of his policies, it is life-threatening in Texas.
CHARLES EDWARD LAWSON
CHARLES EDWARD LAWSON, a loving soul and steadfast friend, left this world on October 15, 2024, at 49. Born November 27, 1974, Charles had a life imbued with warmth, laughter, and quiet wisdom. His presence was like a gentle breeze, always soothing, always uplifting, offering those around him a sense of comfort and belonging.
Throughout his journey, Charles exemplified kindness and generosity. He had an uncanny ability to illuminate the hearts of those he encountered, with an infectious smile that could brighten even the darkest of days. Whether through a shared laugh, an encouraging word, or simply by being present, Charles made an indelible mark on the lives of many. His departure leaves a profound silence where laughter
once danced and love flourished. Charles will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him, but his spirit will undoubtedly continue to resonate in the fond memories, stories, and bonds he fostered.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Charles’s life and
the joy he brought to the world. A viewing will be held at Golden Gate Funeral Home and Crematory in Dallas, Texas on October 24, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM, allowing everyone to gather, reminisce, and find solace in shared experiences and cherished memories. The funeral service will follow on October 25, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the same location, as we honor the legacy of a remarkable man who enriched our lives beyond measure.
As we bid farewell to Charles Edward Lawson, let us carry forward his spirit of love, compassion, and joy, ensuring that his light continues to shine brightly in our hearts and in the world around us. Rest in peace, dear Charles; your journey may have concluded, but your impact will forever remain.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
OCTOBER
ADHD Awareness LGBTQ+History Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
National Book Month Socktober
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Fall Faith & Family Festival – Community Block Party by Friendship-West Baptist Church This festival is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of our community. 6 to 9 pm. at 2020 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas. Tickets: https://bit.ly/4gMVRLs.
Make & Take: Halloween Treats - 5750 East Lovers Lane Dallas, TX 75206 (11 a-1:30 p)
NOVEMBER
1
Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail
Homecoming at Paul Quinn
Sip & Shop: Dia de los Muertos by Discover Deep Ellum. Join us on November 1 from 5-9 pm. It’s a celebration of our historic neighborhood’s vibrant art and culture with wine, shopping, and endless adventures at 2647 Main Street Dallas. Tickets: https://bit.ly/3YqRWf2
2
Native American Heritage Month
Dallas Country Music Festival: River Walk Flower Mound by Austin Country, Folk & Blues Festivals. Experience 6 significant concerts, artists & crafters, gourmet food trucks, craft beer & wine, and full admission is just $8 with FREE parking! On November 2, from 11 am-9 pm, at River Walk Drive Flower Mound. Tickets: Eventbrite
Turkey Suffle Dallas by Bigfoot Running Company A 5K, 10K & Virtual Walk/Run Race starts at 9 am at Valley View Park, 7000 Valley View Ln., Dallas. For more info, Register and pay: https://bit.ly/3YKb3SM
Texas Taco Festival by A Taste of Your Own. 2- 10 pm. Prepare for an action-packed weekend filled with tacos, margaritas, delicious indulgences, and taco-themed activities! Tickets $9.99. Tickets: Eventbrite
3
Free Makeup Class by MUA Tasha Renee. 2-6 pm 1512 Osprey Drive #ste 107 DeSoto. Watch live as MUA Tasha Renee, a professional makeup artist of 19 years, demonstrates the latest tips and techniques, giving you all the insights you need to achieve flawless looks. Tickets: https://bit. ly/48pb6Gx
4
Monday Night Karaoke at the Texas Republic by Texas Festivals & Events. It is a night of musical fun at our karaoke event! From 9 pm-2 am, at 945 Foch Street, Fort Worth. Tickets: Eventbrite
United 4 BURKS Memorial Basketball Classic! The Ques (Omega Psi Phi Fraternity) vs Dallas Police Department at the one and only Paul Quinn College! This event will jump off at 7pm during Paul Quinn’s Homecoming…and if you know how Electric PQC is then you want to be there! ***
Buy Local For Oak Cliff, every first Saturday, 10am2pm at 907 E. Ledbetter Dr. Dallas. Find out more at foroakcliff.org/farmers-market
Hunger Busters is hosting the sixth annual “Meet the Chefs” featuring cuisines crafted by notable chefs at The Empire Room at 6:00 p.m. Erin Hunter, news journalist with WFAA, will serve as the emcee for the evening.
Fort Worth Feast of Sharing – 12th Annual Holiday Dinner 3 to 7 p.m., Dickies Arena (Lower level –southeast side of arena)1911 Montgomery Street, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Experience Glass Blowing by SiNaCa Studios-School of Glass and Gallery. Participants can work with our instructors to learn about the equipment, tools, and materials used to transform raw glass into a memorable experience. From 10:30 am-12:30 pm, at 1013 W Magnolia Ave Fort Worth. Tickets: Eventbrite
Dallas Feast of Sharing – 18th Annual Holiday Dinner, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Fair Park – Centennial Building, 1001 Washington Street, Dallas, TX
Poets & Jazz 9 pm at Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre 1309 Canton St. Dallas. Tickets $10 via Ticketmaster or TBAAL Box Office 214-743-2440 Poets & Jazz #2 By The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Inc. Memphis’ CASHMERE and Dallas’ LESLIE ARMSTEAD spoken word poets rip-and-rhyme word-afterword like speaking drums!
9 pm at Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre 1309 Canton St. Dallas, 9pm. Tickets $10 via Ticketmaster or TBAAL Box Office 214-743-2440
Poets & Jazz #2 By The Black Academy of Arts and Letters Inc. Memphis’ CASHMERE and Dallas’ LESLIE ARMSTEAD spoken word poets rip-and-rhyme word-after-word like speaking drums! Friday, 9 pm at Clarence Muse Cafe Theatre, 1309 Canton St. Dallas. Tickets $10 via Ticketmaster or TBAAL Box Office 214-743-2440
Silent Disco at Klyde Warren Park 8-11 pm 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway Dallas. Headphones have three separate stations, each playing different music genres by DJ Richy Smart & DJ Jose! Tickets: Eventbrite
Spoon Ring Workshop by Pipe & Palette. Make two new rings or pendants from vintage spoons with our professional Spoon Ring Artist! From 1-3 pm OR 3-5 pm, at 6121 W Park Blvd Suite C118, Plano Tickets: Eventbrite
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Downtown Dallas Art, Architecture & History Tour (FREE) + Lunch After by Robert Kelleman- Texas History & Culture. We invite you to join us for a FREE guided walking tour of downtown Dallas, focusing on the Big D’s art, architecture, and history. On Saturday, November 9, from 9:30-11:30 am. At 308 South Akard Dallas. For more info and tickets, Eventbrite
11
Veterans Day
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
12 World Kindness Day
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Dallas is one of five cities in the southern part of the country identified as having an exponential rise in the number of new diagnoses of HIV. The Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists (DFW/ABJ) along with several other media partners is hosting “Sex, Lies & HIV” at 9Nine Kitchen & Lounge, 2211 N. Houston St., Dallas, TX 75219 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. to explore “HIV Then and Now.”
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Witherite Law Group, 97.9 The Beat, K104-FM and Fiesta have partnered to provide free turkeys and grocery gift cards to over 2,000 families just in time for Thanksgiving. Great Grocery Giveaway 3 – 5 p.m.
LOCATION to be disclosed at 10 a.m. on Nov. 18
*The first 97 people/families to arrive at the location during the giveaway till receive one $100 gift card
22
Turkey Giveaway 10 a.m.-noon
Fiesta Mart #76, 4245 E. Berry St., Fort Worth
*The event is free and open to the community. Registration is not required. Tickets for the turkeys will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. The 2,000 recipients will also receive one $50 Fiesta Mart gift card each to assist with purchasing additional items to complete their meals.
Where you can find Texas Metro News/Garland Journal
Balch Spring:
• Walmart: Lake June Rd.
Carrollton:
• Texaco: 2680 Old Denton Rd.
• 7-Eleven: 3700 Old Denton Rd. & Trinity Mill Rd.
• Texaco: Old Denton Rd./ Rosemeade Pkwy.
• Josey Ranch Library: 1700 Keller Springs
Coppell:
• North Lake College: 101 S. Royal Lane
Dallas:
• Tom Thumb Supermarket: S. Hampton Rd.
• Valero: West Jefferson St.
• Fiesta Supermarket: West Jefferson St.
• Valero: Marsalis and I-35 Stemmons Fwy.
• Oak Cliff Municipal: East Jefferson St.
• 7-Eleven: Marsalis and 8th St.
• Shell Station: 8th Street & I-35
• Exxon / Sonic: Riverfront Blvd.
• The Black Academy of Arts & Letter: S. Griffin St.
• K&T Smokes & More: Corinth & Morrell
• Shamrock Gas: Corinth & Morrell
• Exxon on Lancaster Rd & Saner
• Convenience Store Marsalis & Saner
• Smokey John’s BBQ: Mockingbird Lane
• Blue Bros. Restaurant: Mockingbird Lane
• IHOP Restaurant: Mockingbird Lane
• 7-Eleven: Gaston Ave. & Haskell St.
• The Volunteer Center: Live Oak & Liberty St.
• Walmart Stores: Retail Road
• Hamilton Baptist Church:
Schroeder Lane
• Tom Thumb: E. Lovers Lane
• 7-Eleven: Skillman Blvd. & Loop 12
• Chevron / McDonalds: N. Central Expressway
• Walmart Stores: N. Central Expressway
• 7-Eleven: N. Central Expressway
• Walmart: Northwest Hwy. @ Skillman
• Wash & Dry: Skillman @ Audelia
Downtown Dallas:
• Hall’s Honey Fried Chicken: Med Dist Dr & I-35
• Marriott: North Stemmons Freeway & I-35
• Happy Mart & McDonald’s: N. Stemmons Fwy.
• DoubleTree Hilton on Market Center Blvd.
• Best Western: Market Center Blvd.
• Courtyard by Marriott: Market Center Blvd.
• Comfort Inn & Suites: N. Stemmons Fwy.
• Home Suites Hilton: N. Stemmons Fwy.
• Embassy Suites: N. Stemmons Fwy.
• Extended Stay: N. Stemmons Fwy.
• Holiday Inn: N. Stemmons Fwy.
• 7-Eleven: N. Stemmons Fwy.
South Dallas/Oak Cliff:
• DJ’s Blackjack Pizza: MLK Blvd.
• 2 Podners Restaurant: R. B. Cullum Blvd.
• Elaine’s Jamaican Restaurant: MLK Blvd.
• Aunt Irene’s Kitchen: Malcolm X Blvd.
• Martin Luther King Center: MLK Blvd.
• SouthSide on Lamar: S. Lamar St.
• Fiesta Supermarket: R. B.
Cullum & MLK Blvd.
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.: MLK Blvd.
• Muhammad Mosque on MLK Blvd.
• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. on MLK Blvd.
• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. MLK Blvd.
• 7-Eleven: Ledbetter & Bonnie View Rd.
• Valero Gas: Ledbetter & Bonnie View Rd.
• CostPlus/CashSaver: Ledbetter & Lancaster Rd.
• Hall’s Honey Fried Chicken: S. Lancaster Rd.
• Lounas Convenience Store: S. Lancaster Rd.
• Convenience Store: Lea Crest Dr. & S. Lancaster Rd.
• Dunbar US Post office: Kiest Blvd.
• Black and Clark Funeral Home: S. Illinois Ave.
• Texaco Station: S. Illinois Ave.
• EatZone Restaurant: S. Illinois Ave.
• Pan-African Connection: Ann Arbor Rd. Plaza
• Convenience Store: Ann Arbor Rd. Plaza
• 99-cents Convenience: Ann Arbor Rd. Plaza
• Papa Mart: Overton Rd. & Ramona
• Bank of America: S. Lancaster & Overton Rd.
• Fiesta Supermarket: S. Lancaster & Kiest Blvd.
• Family Dollar: S. Lancaster Rd. & Illinois Ave.
• TacoMart: S. Lancaster Rd & Overton Rd.
• Wing Daddy Restaurant: S. Lancaster Rd. & Overton Rd.
• 7-Eleven: S. Lancaster Rd. and Overton Rd.
• Louisiana Catfish: Stuart Simpson & Bonnie View Rd.
• Save U More Supermarket: Stuart Simpson Rd.
• Valero Gas: Stuart Simpson Rd.
• Exxon Convenience: Stuart Simpson Rd.
• Sweet Georgia Brown Restaurant: Ledbetter & Bonnie View Rd.
• Wells Fargo Bank: Hampton Rd.
• Glen’s Kitchen: Camp Wisdom Rd.
• South Dallas Cafe: Camp Wisdom Rd.
• Popeyes Exxon: S. Lancaster Rd.
• Cash Saver/Cost Plus: W. Camp Wisdom Rd.
West Dallas:
• Jerry’s Mart: Westmoreland Rd.
• Circle K: Westmoreland & S. Hampton Rd.
• 7-Eleven: Westmoreland & S. Hampton Rd.
• CostPlus Cash Saver: S.Hampton Rd.
• 7-Eleven: S. Hampton Rd.
DeSoto/Lancaster:
• Walmart on Beltline Rd & I-35
• 7-Eleven: Beltline Rd.
• DeSoto Grocery: Beltline Rd.
• Tom Thumb: Pleasant Run Rd.
• DeSoto Convenience Store: Pleasant Run Rd.
• B&B Tax: Pleasant Run Rd.
Duncanville:
• WinCo Food Stores: I-67
• Hilton Express: I-67
• Louisiana Fried Chicken: W. Wheatland Rd.
• Louisiana Catfish: East Danieldale Road & I-67
• Shell Gas: I-67 and E. Danieldale Rd.
• Pantera Convenience: I-67 & E. Danieldale Rd.
