VOL IX ISSUE 12 February 5, 2020
MY TRUTH Cheryl Smith Publisher
You Bring Me Joy! Has there ever been a moment for you when time stopped? Maybe you have wished or said to yourself, “time could stop right here, right now.” It’s a beautiful feeling and one that I think everyone should experience, not just once, but over and over again. Heck, I’d be overjoyed to have that feeling daily. There have been some wonderful times in life and recently I had that feeling that, “this is it!” I wasn’t talking about the “big one” that comedian Redd Foxx would refer to in his popular 1970s sitcom, Sanford and Son. No, I’m talking about “it” being that wonderful feeling that comes over you and makes you realize what life is all about. I can’t help to think about what my sorority sister “Breezy” said during this period of total euphoria. Her daughter said, “Everybody dies but not everybody lives!” Which brings me to my truth.
World continues to mour n K obe Bryant and 8 others killed in helicopter crash
Judge Nathaniel Jones By the Philadelphia Tribune and Staff Reports Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic and the late, great Kobe Bryant chat after a game that took place only weeks before the latter’s tragic death // Photo courtesy of the Dallas Mavericks
By Dorothy J. Gentry Sports Editor
The Dallas Mavericks retired the No. 24 jersey, players of every professional sport poured out tributes on social media, fans held their loved ones a little tighter and the whole world froze with the news of the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others
in a helicopter crash in California. Bryant, 41, was traveling in an S-76 helicopter on Jan. 26 when it crashed just before 10 am into a hillside near Calabasas, Calif., roughly 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles. The flight manifest listed nine people on board — one pilot and eight passengers. Immediately upon news of the tragedy, tributes began pouring in from all over.
“We are shocked and saddened by the devastating news of the passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna,” Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said in a statement. “Kobe was an ambassador for our game, a decorated legend and a global icon. Above all, he was a loving and dedicated father.” Cuban also announced See KOBE, page 2
60 Years Ago: Students launched Sit-In Movement
Vickie, Celia, Mary, Sabrina and Cheryl Five of the 34 Elusive Ladies
I didn’t know I was going to have such a wonderful time when once again I attended the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s annual winter conference in Fort Lauderdale last week. Sure I enjoy gathering with fellow publishers and I also hoped to see some old friends from college, as well. When I tell you that I felt like I was on a vacation, even though I accomplished so much in terms of the amount of business that I took care of. It was FUN! Yes, it was a productive four days that I was in the Sunshine State, and even though it started off freezing cold and I didn’t have an opportunity to get any garlic crabs; I went to bed every night and woke up every morning with a smile on my face! Some of the highlights included watching the Association take a vote approving membership of my digital publication, I Messenger. With that vote, I Messenger joined the two sister publications under the I Messenger Media LLC umbrella, Texas Metro News and the Garland Journal, as members. Then some of my line sisters, four women who were initiated into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, with me in 1978 at Florida A&M University came to see me and dinner almost turned into a midnight snack! Talk about a wonderful time. There I was surrounded by women who have a unique experience with me and who, even after meeting approximately 42 See MY TRUTH, page 4
Former judge, civil rights activist Nathaniel Jones dies
Students from Norfolk’s Booker T. Washington High School stage sit in at Granby Street’s Woolworth’s lunch counter. Photo: New Journal and Guide Archives By Dr. Kelton Edmonds Special from The New Journal and Guide
February 1, 2020 marked the 60th anniversary of the launch of the historic Sit-in Movement, when four African American freshmen from North Carolina A&T State Coll-
ege (now University) in Greensboro, NC sparked the non-violent and student-led wave of protests that ultimately resulted in the desegregation of F.W. Woolworth and other racially discriminatory stores.
The brave freshmen from NCA&T, who would later be adorned with the iconic label of the “Greensboro Four,” consisted of David Richmond, Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil, See HISTORY, page 3
CINCINNATI — Nathaniel Jones, a former federal judge who served for more than two decades on the federal appeals court in Cincinnati and previously served as general counsel for the NAACP, has died of congestive heart failure. He was 93. Judge Jones’ death was confirmed by his daughter, Stephanie Jones, and the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office. Stephanie Jones said her father died of congestive heart failure January 26 at his home in Cincinnati, according to T he Cincinnati Enquirer. In 1979, former President Jimmy Carter appointed Judge Jones to the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati, where he served until his retirement in 2002. The federal courthouse in Youngstown later was named in his honor. The native of Youngstown had served as the chief lawyer for the NAACP from 1969 until his appointment to the federal appeals court. As counsel for the NAACP, he argued for the organization in school desegregation suits filed against public school districts in Cleveland, Dayton, Columbus, Boston, Atlanta, San Francisco and Los Angeles. In the 1980s, he traveled across Africa, assisting emerging nations in establishing judicial systems. He also helped South African leaders draft a constitution ending that nation’s system of legal racial segregation known as apartheid. In 2016, the NAACP announced its selection of Judge Jones as the recipient of its highest honor, the Spingarn Medal. He was also a recipient of the International Freedom Conductor Award from the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. The award recognizes the contributions of individuals who reflect the spirit and courageous actions of conductors on the historic Underground Railroad. Cincinnati Mayor John Cranley praised Jones on Sunday for his work in civil rights and said that knowing him “has been one of the greatest honors of my life.” “Cincinnati and our country is a better place for his life,” Mayor Cranley said in the statement. Judge Jones is survived by five children and eight grandchildren. Information on funeral services had not been released at press time. He was a Prince Hall Freemason and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Waiting for Glory I WAS JUST THINKING... By Norma Adams-Wade
Walking past the TV, the news flash froze my steps. The announcer said jubilantly that the U.S. Navy would posthumously name a future aircraft carrier in honor of war hero and Waco native Doris “Dorie” Miller. The honor is a first for an African-American and was bestowed on January 20
during a Martin Luther King Jr. holiday ceremony. The rest of the celebratory comments faded to “bah, bah, bah” as I immediately began to wrestle with my anger. This is crazy, I said to my anger, trying to make it go away. This is happy news. Why are you reacting this way? Because I’m tired of waiting,
my anger answered. Waiting? What do you mean? Let me explain. Miller, of course, has been written about countless times as the Naval “Mess Attendant” and later kitchen cook who became a hero. Outside his usual duties, the 6 foot 3 inch tall, 200-pound Naval boxing heavyweight champion repeatedly fired an anti-aircraft machine gun at a Japanese enemy aircraft that attacked the U. S. battleship West Virginia at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. After he ran out of ammu-
nition, Miller then helped carry a wounded Captain and later other wounded sailors to safer locations, thus, as Navy officials later reported, “Unquestionably saving the lives of a number of people.” African-American newspapers and civil rights organizations pushed to have the government and military recognize Miller’s heroism. Of course, segregation and discrimination were rampant across the country and in the military at that time, See THINKING, page 5
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the retiring of Mavericks’ #24 jersey. “Kobe’s legacy transcends basketball, and our organization has decided that the number 24 will never again be worn by a Dallas Maverick. Our hearts go out to all the lives lost and the families impacted by this terrible tragedy. We send our thoughts and prayers to Vanessa and the family, the Lakers organization and Kobe Bryant fans everywhere.” The Mavs were in Oklahoma preparing for a game against the Thunder when news of the crash became public. Many took to social media to express their condolences. MVP Candidate Luka Doncic wrote on Instagram: “Not you!!! RIP mamba! Thank you for everything you showed and did for the world.” Doncic had recently met Bryant and his daughter a month ago when the Mavericks played the Lakers. Kristaps Porzingis also wrote on Instagram: “My favorite player growing up just passed. I can’t believe this is true. Rest in peace Kobe. Legends live forever.” Retired Maverick Dirk Nowitzki wrote a heartfelt letter on Twitter to Bryant: “Mamba – This is hitting me really hard. I will always remember coming home after games so I could watch you dominate in the fourth quarter! You inspired so many around the world, including me. You will always be missed. You will always be remembered. You will always be loved. Rest in peace with your angel Gigi. Deepest sympathies to Vanessa, the girl’s and all the friends and families of the lives lost today.” Shaquille O’Neal, with whom
Bryant won three championships with on the Lakers, said: “There’s no words to express the pain I’m going through with this tragedy of losing my niece Gigi and my brother Kobe Bryant. I love u and u will be missed. My condolences goes out to the Bryant family and the families of the other passengers on board. IM SICK RIGHT NOW.” NBA Legend Michael Jordan released a statement that read in part: “I am in shock over the tragic news of Kobe’s and Gianna’s passing. Words can’t describe the pain I’m feeling. I loved Kobe – he was like a little brother to me. We used to talk often, and I will miss those conversations very much.” The NBA Coaches Association, of which Mavs Head Coach Rick Carlisle is president, released this statement: “The membership of the National Basketball Coaches Association joins the NBA family and fans across the globe in mourning the passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna. Kobe’s impact on and off the court has inspired countless people including so many of our current and former NBA Coaches. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Bryant family and the families of other passengers on board.” In addition to his peers in the sports world, sports media also commented on the tragic passing of Bryant. “It’s just so hard to comprehend the sudden death of Kobe Bryant. I just talked to him less than a month ago when the @dallasmavs were
Rest in Peace: Kobe and Gianna Bryant, John, Keri and Alyssa Altobelli, Sarah and Payton Chester, Christina Mauser and Ara Zobayan
in Los Angeles. He was a great young man. Please pray for his family. RIP,” said Mavs.com writer Dwain Price, a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Fort Worth Star-TelegramCowboys beat writer Clarence E. Hill Jr posted on Facebook: “I’m just paralyzed over tragic deaths of Kobe and his daughter Gigi,
the life of NBA icon Kobe Bryant. The NABJ Sports Task Force offers its heartfelt condolences to Vanessa Bryant as well as the other families impacted by the accident.” Michael Wilbon, ESPN NBA analyst and columnist, a close friend of Bryant’s, said he was “fortunate to have countless opportunities to talk with, interview, interact with
as a sports fan, as a father, as a journalist... it hits hard.” The NABJ Sports Task Force released this statement: “Numbness and disbelief is the state that so many of us are in after learning of the helicopter accident that claimed
Kobe Bryant. I’m grateful to have had a front-row seat to an amazing life. I think we are all, even now, underestimating the enormity of Kobe’s death on an international level. He was truly a global citizen.” Bryant was a five-time NBA
champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist. He spent 20 seasons in the NBA, all with the Lakers. He retired as the NBA’s third-all-time leading scorer with 33,643 points. He was expected to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on the first ballot this summer. He was a head-lining member of a star-studded class that also includes Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett. He was twice named Finals MVP, 18-time All-Star and 11-time AllNBA First Team. “For 20 seasons, Kobe showed us what is possible when remarkable talent blends with an absolute devotion to winning,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. “He was one of the most extraordinary players in the history of our game with accomplishments that are legendary ... He will be remembered most for inspiring people around the world to pick up a basketball and compete to the very best of their ability. He was generous with the wisdom he acquired and saw it as his mission to share it with future generations of players, taking special delight in passing down his love of the game to Gianna.”
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Publisher Mollie Belt receives NNPA Lifetime Achievement Award By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent
A tragedy initially brought Mollie Belt into the world of newspaper publishing. Now, 34 years after the tragic murder of her parents – Dallas Examiner Publisher and Civil Rights leader Fred Finch, Jr., and Mildred Finch – Belt’s foray into the news business is nothing short of a triumph. A former long-time government employee, Belt received the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award during the trade organization’s Annual Mid Winter Training Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The NNPA’s Executive Committee unanimously selected Belt for the honor.
With the theme, “Publishing Industry: Innovation & Sustainability of the Black Press of America,” the threeday conference included training workshops, panel discussions, and presentations. “It is with great pleasure
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that the NNPA Executive Committee has selected Mollie Belt for the honor of the Publishers Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the NNPA for so many years,” said NNPA
National Chair and Houston Forward Times Publisher Karen Carter Richards. “Mollie has demonstrated great leadership and guidance to uplift the publishers and the entire organization.” NNPA President and CEO, Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr., said the NNPA “resolutely congratulates Mollie Finch Belt for being selected.” “Mollie’s local, statewide, regional, and national leadership as the distinguished publisher of the Dallas Examiner exemplifies the best of the Black Press of America,” Chavis said. For Belt, the conference isn’t just about accepting such a distinguished honor from her peers, but it’s a reminder of how important the Black Press remains to its readers, sponsors, and advertisers.
Students from Norfolk’s Booker T. Washington High School stage set in at Granby Street’s Woolworth’s lunch counter. Photo: New Journal and Guide Archives
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and Ezell Blair Jr. (Jibreel Khazan). On February 1, 1960, the Greensboro Four bought items at Woolworth’s, then sat at the ‘whites-only’ lunch counter and refused to leave until they were served. Although waitresses refused to serve them, in accordance with the store’s racist policies, the four would continue their protest and in the following days and weeks would be joined by more students from NCA&T, the nearby all-women’s HBCU Bennett College and students from other nearby colleges and high schools. In a 2003 interview, Khazan (formerly Blair, Jr.) reflected on the daily threats of violence and verbal assaults from white antagonists, as one caller reached him on the dorm hall phone and bellowed, “… executioners are going to kill you niggers if you come back down here tomorrow, you and your crazy friends.” White student allies who protested alongside black students were not immune from death threats either, as Khazan recalled a white student protester explaining that their college president was threatened by an anonymous caller saying, “…if those nigger loving bitches come downtown again and sit with those niggers, we going to kill them and burn your school down.” The Greensboro students persisted nevertheless, and soon, the protests that flooded the lunch counters of the segregated store would spread to other cities throughout the South beginning in North Carolina cities such as Elizabeth City, Charlotte and Winston-Salem, in addition to cities in Virginia. In Virginia Virginia played a primary role in the
Sit-in Movement, as Hampton, Virginia became the first community outside of North Carolina to experience sit-ins on February 10th. Initially, three students from Hampton Institute sat-in at the downtown Woolworth’s lunch counter in Hampton and were refused service. As a testament to the veracity of the movement, within two weeks, over 600 students in Hampton were sitting-in. On February 12th, sit-in protests spread to Norfolk, as 38 black protesters staged a sit-in at the Woolworth lunch counters on Granby and Freemason streets. Similar demonstrations were held in Portsmouth, in the mid-city shopping center at lunch counters in Rose’s Department store on February 12th and at Bradshaw-Diehl department store later that week. Led by students from I.C. Norcom High school, the Portsmouth sit-ins would be one of the few cities that experienced violence, albeit initiated by white anti-protesters armed with chains, hammers, and pipes and resulting in retaliation from the black students after being attacked. Violent episodes were the exceptions and not the rule of the massively spreading Sit-in Movement. In nearly all sit-in cities, black protesters made immeasurable efforts to avoid violence at all cost since the movement and training centered on non-violent demonstrations in confronting inequality. Edward Rodman, high school activist in Portsmouth, admitted they were initially unorganized and untrained in passive resistance, which played a role in their reactions to the violent anti-protesters. The Congress for Racial Equality (CORE) connected with the Portsmouth student protesters and over the next few days conducted intense and successful nonSee HISTORY, page 8
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Rep. Clyburn to speak at IMA U. S. Rep. James Clyburn will headline the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA) 55th Annual Human Relations Banquet on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020. at the Dallas Trade Mart Grand Ballroom, 2100 North Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207. The theme for the banquet is “Stand for the Count, Vote for Change.” Congressman Clyburn is the Majority Whip and the thirdranking Democrat in the United States House of Representatives. He represents South Carolina’s Sixth Congressional District. As a national leader, he has championed rural and economic development and many of his initiatives have become law. He is also a passionate supporter of historic preservation and restoration programs and his efforts have restored historic buildings and sites on campuses of historically Black colleges and universities. He is a native of Sumter, South Carolina. He and his late wife, Emily England Clyburn, met as students at South Carolina State and were married for 58 years. His memoir, Blessed Experiences: Genuinely Southern Proudly Black was published in 2015 and has been described as a primer for any student interested in pursuing a career in public service.
“With the 2020 elections approaching and in keeping with our theme, we are honored to have the Honorable James Clyburn as our keynote speaker,” said Dr. David Wilson, president of
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the IMA and pastor of Greater Cornerstone Baptist Church. His appearance will remind us of the importance of voting in the upcoming election.” Attorney Lisa Blue will receive the Human Relations Award and Former NFL/Cowboy; Gregory Ellis will receive the Presidential Award, the IMA’s two highest awards. Additional awards to be presented will include these categories, Healthcare, Education, Prince of Peace, IMA Civic and Community Connecting. For more information, contact Lola Wilson, (404) 245-8028. For over 90 years, the IMA has provided support to all ministerial denominations and addressed social and political issues during
urban and racial unrest. Dr. E. C. Estell, Sr. Pastor of the St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Dallas organized the IMA and was its first President. He was succeeded by Dr. S. M. Wright Sr. Pastor of People Missionary Baptist Church. Under his leadership, the IMA avoided the list of cities that experienced full-scale civil disturbances, committed to tranquility within Dallas’ African American community and built consensus in an effort to bridge Dallas’ racial divide. Following the death of Dr. Wright in 1995, Dr. Stephen C. Nash Sr., pastor of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church was named the new president. He implemented several programs including Pastors and Churches Leading Our Communities (PAC-LOC) which concentrates on political, economic, social and youth activities.
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Will Money Rule in This Presidential Race? THE LAST WORD By DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX
Democrats started this Presidential campaign season with more than 20 candidates. Eventually, it dropped to about a dozen, with, so far, only five of those “qualified� to appear on the next debate stage. But debate performance doesn’t seem to matter much. Both Senator Kamala Harris and former Obama cabinet member Julian Castro having had excellent debate performances, and yet they have still dropped out of the race. It’s a money thing. With just $9 million in the bank, Senator Harris said she couldn’t see her way clear to the nomination given her extremely limited resources. Castro, matching Harris in grace and reflectiveness, said: “It just wasn’t our time.� He, too, felt he did not have enough money in the bank to compete. It almost certainly would have helped these candidates qualify if they had the resources, say, of former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who pumped $100 million into his campaign in just one month! In fairness, though, it is essential to note that Senator Bernie Sanders raised a whopping $34.5 million in the fourth quarter of
2019 alone. Mayor Pete Buttigieg and former VP Joe Biden raised more than $20 million in that quarter, and Senator Elizabeth Warren came close. The deadline for filing finance reports is later this month, so I’m cautious in concluding based on news articles and partial reports. Still, generally, those who have something to crow about put their numbers out there early. And for some, money isn’t the only issue. Did they meet the thresholds the Democratic party set for debate qualification? Do they and their advisors think they can win? What are the polls saying? So even though Kristen Gillibrand had $14.9 million in the bank when she dropped out of the race last August, she was not polling well and failed to qualify for the September debate. Meanwhile, Senator Corey Booker did not qualify for the last debate, but he is hanging in there. Although Booker and entrepreneur Andrew Yang are still in the race, the Democratic field is mostly white, and the January debate stage on January 14, 2020, in Des Moines, Iowa was all-white. The white folks on the stage “qualified,� but I find them no more qualified than,
say, Julian Castro and Kamala Harris. Their greatest flaw was the inability to compete in this multi-million dollar cacophony of voices. Neither Harris nor Castro will suffer much for dropping out of the race. Some say that Castro will run for governor of Texas. Harris has three years more of a Senate term, and she is an effective presence in Capitol Hill. I didn’t like seeing either of them dropping out of the race, but the loss is ours, not theirs. The way the election cycle works, candidates can get a big boost if they can win either Iowa or New Hampshire. But with the debate qualification set so high, voters in those states will not have the opportunity to see some great possibilities in action because they don’t qualify for the debates. To be sure, it was useful to narrow the field of candidates from an unwieldy number to a more manageable one. And candidates all appreciate the fact that they have more time to go in-depth answering questions. Still, if it’s an all-white debate stage, what does that say about progress in this nation? What does it say about the Democratic Party, which presents itself as a big-tent party that has embraced diversity? For Democrats, there are three keys to winning this election. First, Dems must engage “new voters,� including young people and first-time voters. Next, Dems must monitor the rules around
elections so that they do not discriminate and scrutinize the ways people are removed from the voting rolls. Finally, and most importantly, Democrats must place significant effort on getting out the vote in November (and during the primaries), and new voters and especially communities of color, must be targeted. Election protection organizations have the monitoring issue covered, and there are likely to be massive GOTV (get out the vote) efforts led by civil society organizations. But what engages new voters? They must feel that the political process reflects them. Already Latino voters are concerned that Democrats aren’t vying for their vote. And African American voters think that the Democratic Party takes them for granted. To engage new voters, perhaps Democrats need to examine their rules to embrace more candidates of color. And they need to fight for legislation that makes it easier to vote. Democrats like to call themselves candidates of the “underdog.� But when billionaires like Steyer and Bloomberg come sauntering through the door, concern for the underdog seems to go out of the window. Julianne Malveaux is an author and economist. Her latest project MALVEAUX! On UDCTV is available on youtube.com. For booking, wholesale inquiries or for more info visit www. juliannemalveaux.com
Redefining Suffrage, Unerasing Black Women NNPA NEWSWIRE BY GWEN MCKINNEY
Campaign Director of “Suffrage. Race. Power: Unerased Black Women,� that will launch in March.
These household names, spanning a couple of centuries, qualify for the Suffrage Hall of Fame. Almost a buzz word synonymous with the Year of the Woman, in 2020 the centerpiece of suffrage will be marked by the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment granting women’s voting rights. Referred to as a bold justice movement, suffrage will be celebrated as America’s march to full democracy. In popular parlance, can we unpack the significance of suffrage and inclusive democracy for Black women? Words matter. But the impact and impetus of their meaning matter more. Here’s a composite definition from online dictionaries: Suffrage is the right to vote in public elections. Universal suffrage means everyone gets to vote, as opposed to only men or property holders... For example, after trying for about a hundred years, American women were granted suffrage and voted for the first time in 1920. The 19th Amendment was adopted Aug. 18, 1920, after the required number of states ratified the constitutional measure. Though many Black womenled suffrage campaigns, the 19th Amendment put white women on an empowerment track to electoral
engagement. Interestingly, the suffrage movement, festooned in the symbolic color white, is often portrayed through a narrow window uncomplicated by the strictures of race and power that framed the Amendment then and now. Look no further than the historical landscape of that moment. Congressional approval of the Act in 1919 was the same year as the infamous Red Summer, a tumultuous white supremacist reign of terror and lynching in Black communities across the country. One year after the 19th Amendment was adopted in 1921 racist mobs set ablaze Tulsa, OK, decimating what was revered as Black Wall Street. The Year of the Woman battle cry is perversely at odds with Black women’s unbroken quest for liberation. Although lauded today as the most reliable and consistent voting bloc for democratic change, we’ve historically endured being marginalized, dismissed and erased. Black women’s demand to be equal and heard extends beyond the century run-up to the 19th Amendment. It was intersectional and linked with the abolition of slavery, anti-lynching battles, literacy drives, sharecropper land rights campaigns and the establishment of a radical Black press that was
“Suffrage is the right to vote in public elections. Universal suffrage means everyone gets to vote, as opposed to only men or property holders...For example, after trying for about a hundred years, American women were granted suffrage and voted for the first time in 1920. The 19th Amendment was adopted Aug. 18, 1920, after the required number of states ratified the constitutional measure.�
led by many Black women suffragists. O u r suffrage q u e s t continued through the Civil Rights Era and passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 which finally, for the first time, delivered the franchise to Black people in the South. Rewind centuries earlier. Our demand to self-govern predates the formation of this republic, beginning in 1619 when the first Africans, snatched from their ancestral home, landed on these shores. Those nameless suffrage pioneers joined with their men to resist and carry the torch for all people – Native Americans, Chinese immigrants, and even Irish indentured servants – denied fundamental liberty. Then and now, we wage claims to own our bodies, voices, and choices. We build on that truth by redefining suffrage beyond the limited act of casting a ballot. For Black women, the narrative is rooted in telling her story, unerasing the achievements of yesterday and the possibilities for the future. This centennial year is an appropriate time to redefine universal suffrage through the
prism of triumphs and tragedies. Trust Black women must be more than a clichÊ. Unerased Black Women promises to create brave spaces and in alliance with Black newspapers across the country, unfurl a frank public conversation about Suffrage, Race, and Power. Through a digital destination, we’ll turn our ear to a beating heart of resilience, resistance, words, and deed. Daughter of slaves, descendants of warriors, writers, journalists, teachers, mentors, and activists – universal suffragists all – have something to say. Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. Anna Julia Cooper. Mary Ann Shadd. Harriet Jacobs Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin. Mary McLeod Bethune. Fannie Lou Hamer. Ella Baker. Gertrude Bustill-Mossell. Charlotta Bass. Marvel Jackson Cooke. Most of these women can’t claim household name status in the traditional suffrage roll call. But their noble stories will be unerased. Stay tuned as suffrage, redefined, meets our truth.
Sojourner Truth. Harriet Tubman. Ida B. Wells-Burnett. Shirley Chisholm. Rosa Parks. Frances Ellen Watkins Harper. Anna Julia Cooper. Mary Ann Shadd. Harriet Jacobs Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin. Mary McLeod Bethune. Fannie Lou Hamer. Ella Baker. Gertrude Bustill-Mossell. Charlotta Bass. Marvel Jackson Cooke.
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MY TRUTH Continued from page 1 years ago, our bond remains strong. I felt so much joy. Here we were, so much wiser than we were when we thought we knew everything. And we were able to enjoy one another, share life stories and offer love and support for and to one another. Talk about support. We were sitting around talking after finishing up our meals, when the manager walked over to us. She informed us that another one of our line sisters, who was celebrating her birthday that day in New York, had called in to pay for our meal! Just an example of our love! Oh, the love and thanks for more memories with Vickie Frazier Williams, Sabrina Beason Veal (Breezy), Mary Brown Dedmon-Bray, Celia Gipson Hudson, and dear Karen Caldwell Fleming in abstentia. Then there were two special classmates who were in attendance, Westside Gazette Publisher Bobby Henry, who sat in journalism classes with me, and immediate past international Grand Polemarch of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Thomas Battles, who was a little older than I when we walked FAMU’s campus. As a student of Dr. Thelma T. Gorham, I was among those in our classes who looked at Bobby with more than a little haterism. He was, after all, the son of THE Levi Henry, who owned a newspaper, so Bobby’s future was set. But to see what he has done and continues to do, well you can’t help but feel proud. Also Tommy has had a stellar career and his love of the organization led to him becoming “Top Nupe.� I was proud of his leadership and accessibility before, during and after his tenure ended. As the conference continued, I watched publishers sharing and working together. NNPA President Ben Chavis and Chairwoman Karen Carter Richards led with vision, focus and love. They appear on a mission and were very inclusive and engaging. The programming was very beneficial and I am so optimistic and definitely felt as though my time and resources were well-spent. I’ve known Mollie Belt about 30 years and it was a joy to see her receive NNPA’s Lifetime Achievement Award. NABJ Executive Director Drew Berry was in attendance and unfortunately a big story in Chicago averted President Dorothy Tucker’s plans to attend. Still the support shown for NABJ was impressive and appreciated. I felt support, love and respect on all fronts. It helped, also, that I had a team back in Dallas, taking care of business. And, as always Mr. Stewart Curet was tag-teaming with me in Florida, so I didn’t have a problem with him taking to the dance floor to Atomic Dog with Mr. Henry, Houston Forward Times’ Jeffrey Boney and the deejay, DJ Dynamite. Then Breezy’s father sent me some Specs (speckled trout) so I had a great fish fry when I got home! I could go on and on. You get the point. There are so many people filled with love. Be one of those people and spread the love. It can be contagious. I really experienced learning, loving and living all at the same time. If I can’t be where I feel joy, growth and love; trust and believe, I’m limiting my time in that space. Join me!
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Harming our Children
PERSPECTIVES FROM THE CAPITOL BY CONGRESSWOMAN EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON (D-TX)
One of the monumental achievements of Michelle Obama’s outstanding tenure as the nation’s First Lady was improving the quality of food that children in public schools consumed during the school day. For many of these children, the food consumed while learning was the only hint of nutrition that they experienced. Mrs. Obama, who attended public schools while growing up in
Chicago, planted a vegetable garden on the White House lawn. She believed that quality nutrition was crucial to a student’s personal growth and ability to learn. Because of her efforts to improve education, the dietary choices for public school children included a multitude of vegetables and foods consisting of whole grains. The improved diets resulted in millions of
children, many from poor families, becoming personally healthier and better students, according to educators and nutritionists who witnessed the improvement, including a significant decline in obesity. Now that which Mrs. Obama introduced and visionary educators implemented is under attack, and the gains made by our public school children are in danger of being damaged beyond repair by the current administration that has decided to reverse the elevated food standards that came into being while the Obamas were leaders of our nation and occupants of
the White House. Unwisely, the Department of Agriculture has yielded to food suppliers that have little concern for the personal health or learning abilities of our nation’s public school children. They were so brazen that they enacted the new policy on Mrs. Obama’s birthday. It will not be long before nutritious snacks are replaced by items such as hamburgers and mashed potatoes which will only fatten the approximately 30 million children who receive meals during the school day. The Department of Agriculture, yielding to demands from beef and other meat producers, is
Stand Up and Be Counted – Importance of the 2020 Census By Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
Every 10 years, the Census shapes important local infrastructure and investment decisions. It impacts our chance to build new schools, cre-ate workforce training sites, invest in public trans-portation projects, and fund health care and affordable housing. The Census is also critical to ensuring fair representation for our communities in Congress. The next count will take place on April 1, 2020. We need each and every person to complete the simple questionnaire when it arrives. You can do this online, by phone, or by mail. Currently, I serve on the Congressional Black Caucus 2020 Census Taskforce, which promotes effective outreach and access. I am dedicated to working with my colleagues in Congress and our local partners to ensure that our communities will not be faced with the risks and consequences of undercounting. An accurate count in this Census
is vital to the well-being of our communities. It will decide how our country assigns over $675 billion dollars in federal funding. In 2016, Texas received $59.4 billion in federal funding based on Census data. This vital funding is at risk. For each Texan who is not counted, we could lose more than $1,161 per person, per year, over the next 10 years, according to George Washington University. That means lost funding for crucial programs such as Head Start, Medicaid, SNAP, Pell Grants, and Section 8 Housing, as well as support for local transportation projects. I also want to make sure that our communities know – there is NO citizenship question on this Census. That means that your information, regardless of residency status, will be protected and safe. Also, there is a great opportunity in finding temporary employment as a Census worker. The US Census Bureau is recruiting
approximately 500,000 temporary workers to help conduct the Census. If you are interested, please call the Dallas Regional Census Center at 972- 510-1800. In November 2019, Congress agreed to provide the Census Bureau with $7.6 billion for operational spending, as part of the larger government spending package. I partnered with the Department of Commerce and the Census Bureau because I understand the importance of and need for spreading the word about the 2020 Census. By participating in the 2020 Census, you help determine funding for health care, local schools, and hundreds of other critical services and programs. If you are visited by a Census worker, please take the time to answer his/her questions. When you receive the invitation from the U.S. Census Bureau, please take the time to complete the simple questionnaire online, by phone, or by mail. Be counted. We ALL can make a difference.
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eliminating a policy that directed school officials to provide students with fruit for breakfast. Under the new policy, schools are being encouraged to eliminate fruit and to replace it with meat and meat-alternatives. Those who back the new guidelines suggest that vegetables and fruits are wasteful foods and that school children are more attracted to meats. This is far from the truth. Even Ray Charles could see that the new policy is being driven by money and not morality. I suspect that those who pushed back on the fruit and vegetable programs as promulgated
by Mrs. Obama, trained nutritionists, and behavioral scientists, do not have children in public schools. And if they do have children they attend private schools where the food menus are more than likely inundated with fruits and vegetables. They would not allow their children to be bombarded with meats and meat alternatives. Perhaps they are in favor of cheapening the lives of our children. They know full well what the outcome will be. They simply do not care. It is not their problem, it is someone else’s. Their misguided foolishness shall not stand!
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner endorses Royce West in U.S. Senate race
State Senator Royce West (D-Dallas) candidate for United States Senate, was endorsed by Houston Mayor and former longtime Texas State Representative Sylvester Turner (far left) on Monday in Houston. State Senator Borris Miles (D-Houston), far right, and State Senator John Whitmire (D-Houston), second from right, were on hand as co-hosts of the announcement event and fundraiser.
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HOUSTON—Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner recently announced his endorsement of Texas Senator Royce West (D-Dallas), in the Democratic Primary race for the United States Senate. “Royce West is my choice for United States Senate because his 26 years of experience in the Texas Senate building coalitions to get things done for Texans is exactly what we need in the U.S. Senate during these trying times for our state and our nation,” said the former longtime member of the Texas Legislature and the mayor of America’s fourth most populous city, adding that Houston needs an ally in the United States Senate who will champion issues Houston voters care about.
“On healthcare, on education, on the environment, Royce West is the best choice for Houstonians in the U.S. Senate primary,” Turner said. “Whether it was helping with aid as we recovered from Hurricane Harvey or working to fight voter suppression, Royce West is the best choice not just for Houston, but for Texas.” West said he was honored to receive Turner’s endorsement. “I thank Mayor Turner for his endorsement and his faith in my ability to do what needs to be done for Texans in Washington. I am humbled and honored to receive the support of my friend Sylvester Turner in this race,” Senator West said.
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but some elected officials took action to have Miller honored. Their efforts worked – to a point. Miller became the first African-American to receive the Navy Cross, given for exceptional heroism, particularly in combat. The Navy Cross at that time was the third-highest Naval honor, behind the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Navy Distinguished Service Medal. Admirers were pleased. Yet, there was a problem. Many supporters felt strongly that Miller deserved the top recognition – the Medal of Honor. Champions for his cause
kept the heat on and Miller did get diverse recognition – but never the top honor. He was approved to join a war bond tour with other recognized soldiers in 1942 and even visited Waco and Dallas as part of the tour. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson, a Waco native, still was continuing her longtime effort to get the top honor for her hometown hero even as recently as 2016. Circumstances dictated otherwise. In 1943, Miller was assigned to the escort carrier Liscome Bay. An enemy torpedo struck that ship on November 24, 1943. Miller was pronounced
missing in action and later declared dead among more than 900 other crew members who went down with the ship. His parents received official notice of his death on December 7, 1943 -- exactly two years after his heroic actions. I was just thinking.... Many, many legacies do honor Miller’s name. A previous frigate warship, the USS Miller, also was named for Miller in 1973. Navy officials say they will make a future formal announcement about this new carrier in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on a date to be announced. Other honors including housing communities, statues,
Cook Third Class Dorie Miller plaques, schools, community centers, a cemetery, American Legion posts, a medical center, a foundation, and a commemorative stamp. Naming this recent aircraft carrier for Miller – more than 78 years after
Pearl Harbor -- is a big deal, yes. One has to assume it is an effort to right wrongs and mend wounds. Yes, thanks are in order for those who led this effort. But you get so, so tired of waiting.
Norma Adams-Wade is a veteran, award winning journalist, graduate of UTAustin and Dallas native. She is also one of the founders of (NABJ) and was inducted into the NABJ Hall of Fame.
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Hollywood’s Movie Review:
Sixth Annual Comerica Bank Prom Dress Drive
The Gentlemen BY HOLLYWOOD
HERNANDEZ
The Gentlemen i s a new English-gangster film directed by Guy Ritchie. The movie revolves around Mickey, played by Matthew McConaughey, who’s a transplanted American living in England and running the biggest weed operation in the country. The trouble starts when Mickey decides he wants to sell his illegal drug operation and settle down with his beloved wife, Rosalind (Michelle Dockery).
While Mickey is negotiating with an Oklahoma billionaire to sell his operation, he is confronted by some other criminal syndicates who want to buy his profitable business as well. The involvement of the other bad guys in the story makes for some really good action in the film and a lot of plot twists and turns which are well thought out by director Ritchie, who also wrote the film. The supporting actors are strong. Hugh Grant, Charlie
Hunnam, Colin Ferrell, and Jason Wong all deliver colorful characters that work well together as an ensemble. Ritchie does a great job of pairing up the supporting cast to deliver a very smart crime-caper. The writing is excellent and filled with some memorable one-liners and quips. “When the lion is hungry, he eats” was my favorite line spoken by McConaughey (right before he shoots one of his rivals dead). The
Gentlemenis a very enjoyable movie. It’s rated R for violence and strong language and has a run time of 1 hour and 53 minutes. The movie will stay with you long after you leave the theater. I loved it. On my “Hollywood Popcorn Scale,” I rate Th e Gentlemena JUMBO.
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New Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet BY VALDER BEEBE ValderBeebeShow.com
VISION 2020 Baby Boomers is to highlight how we Live, Work, Play, Pray on the Valder Beebe Show. We’ve surmised what is living without being as healthy as possible. Statics are confirming how we enter our boomers years will be the quality of life maintained. The Valder Beebe Show is revealing this to our audiences, made up of 89.9% Baby Boomer women. Think you’re not addicted to sugar? Think again. You can become truly, physiologically addicted. World-renowned cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston is working to help break the sugar addiction. The creator of one of the world’s most popular eating
plans, he’s back to talk about America’s sugar addiction and how his newest strategy, The Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet, can help you kick your bad habit. New Year, new resolutions, and a new KetoFriendly South Beach Diet is now available. Arthur Agatston, M.D., internationally recognized pioneer in cardiac disease prevention, author of the internationally best-selling book, The South Beach Diet, and founder of the Agatston Score (calcium score) – the best predictor of a heart attack – is back this year to talk to you all about YOUR SUGAR ADDICTION and how his newest strategy, The Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet, can help you kick your bad habit. The New Keto-Friendly South Beach Diet is unique in that it follows the proven
principles of the low-carb/ good-carb, good-fat, healthy protein approach of the original South Beach Diet, layers in science-backed elements of the keto diet’s higher fat, and modifies it to increase protein. A newly released CDC study published in JAMA Pediatrics revealed a shocking statistic that 1 in 5 US adolescents are now prediabetes putting them at risk of heart disease and diabetes. Dr. Agatston firmly believes that these numbers have risen due to one reason: sugar addiction resulting in insulin resistance. He is confident these issues start at a very young age and can be prevented with a proper diet. And guess what? It started with the acceptance of Dr. Agatston’s own sugar addiction! With the knowledge that his constant need for seconds and thirds of
desserts was not a lack of selfdiscipline, but addiction, he has been able to end his prior yo-yo diet pattern and keep his weight down. Dr. Agatston is the medical director of The Agatston Center for Private Medicine in Miami Beach where his cardiology practice is focused on preventing heart attacks in high-risk patients. –Text provided by Dr. Agatston’s publicists.
Holding a grudge ASK ALMA
Dear Alma: My husband cannot let things go – he holds grudges for way longer than the offense is worth. He brings up things that happened months/years ago to remind me of what he says are my faults. It’s not just me; he gives his sister grief for dropping him when he was one and she was three. Aside from pointing out that he’s being ridiculous when he gets going on some old grudge,
do you have any suggestions on how I can make him stop? Name withheld Dear Nameless One, News flash: You can’t change another person’s personality. Your husband didn’t start this yesterday. He was doing it before you married him. You heard him during the courtship and thought it wasn’t so bad. You married him anyway, thinking, “Aww, I can handle it.” It wasn’t cute then, and
it’s not cute now. So, follow through on the decision you made when you said your vows (for better or worse) and live with it. It’s a part of his personality, and he ain’t gonna change. Nobody’s perfect, and if he’s been doing this with his family, it’s really just a continuation of who he truly Is. Your question should be: How do I live with it? Well, remind yourself of when it didn’t bother you so much early in the relationship. Funny how things switch after many years of marriage. What wuz cute is about to get on your last nerve. All of you longtime married folks know what I’m
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talking about. LOL. Anyway, back to my suggestion: When he gets going, leave him in his space. Meditate on things about him that make you happy. I’m sure he has many other qualities that you admire. That’s why he’s your husband. I can understand if this isn’t the answer you were looking for, but it will keep you guys united as one for many years to come. Your or my answer can’t change your husband. That, Sweetie, is an act only he can control. Alma Alma Gill’s newsroom experience spans over 25 years, including various roles at USA Today, Newsday and the Washington Post. Email questions to: alwaysaskalma@yahoo.com. Follow her on Facebook at “Ask Alma” and twitter @almaaskalma.
Comerica Bank will host its sixth annual Prom Dress Drive, benefitting Dallas CASA and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas, during the month of February. Six Dallas-area Comerica banking centers, including its newest location in the Snider Plaza area, will serve as drop-off locations for new or gently-used, cleaned formal dresses and accessories. Donations will benefit local teens, who otherwise may not be able to afford formal attire and experience the high school tradition of prom. Comerica has donated close to 4,000 dresses to Dallas CASA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas in the last five years. For more information, visit comerica.com/promdress. WHAT: Comerica Bank Prom Dress Drive Benefiting Dallas CASA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas WHO: Comerica Bank colleagues, customers and individual donors
WHEN: Friday, Feb. 1 – Saturday, Feb. 29 WHERE: Participating Comerica Banking Centers Cole-Fitzhugh (3202 North Fitzhugh; Dallas) ForestInwood (5200 Forest Lane; Dallas) NorthPark (8850 Boedeker Street; Dallas) Parker-Premier (3310 Premier Road; Plano) Preston Center (8225 Preston Road; Dallas) Snider Plaza (6829 Hillcrest Avenue; Dallas) – NEW Location Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Business Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico.
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The NAACP Garland Unit Hosts Its 20th Annual
Winter Ball
“Saluting Candidates for Garland on the March 3, 2020 Ballot” February 14, 2020 – 8:00 p.m. @
Hyatt Place Garland 5101 N. George Bush Highway Garland, Texas 75040
Tickets: $55.00 - Attire: Black Tie Evening Includes: Live Entertainment – Dinner For tickets, send check or money order to: NAACP Garland Unit Attention: Gwen Daniels, PO Box 460944 - Garland, TX 75046-0944
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Ticket sales end on February 10, 2020 @ 9:00 P.M. For more information, call the NAACP Garland Unit: 972-381-5044, Voice Box #5, ask for Gwen Daniels.
Ten “H’s” of Hair Loss ABOUT YOUR HAIR BY DR. LINDA AMERSON www.hairandscalpessentials.com
There is Help for Hair Loss! In the USA, the population is 300 million, and the fact that 90 million are affected by some form of alopecia is alarming! Do you need help with your unexplained hair loss issues? There are over 100 categories of alopecia, aka hair loss in layman terms. Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss from any cause. This term is often used by consumers who do not know this ‘broad umbrella’ is very scientific and the range
of the degree of severity. Seeking expert assistance with a person who has ‘credentials’ is always a good first option. We are referencing 10 alopecia categories, all beginning with the letter ‘H’ for Hair loss. Men, women, and children may become victims from various factors. Some of these influencers on the hair growth cycle may cause temporary, partial or permanent hair loss. 1. HEALTH: Your health plays a vital role in your hair growing healthy.
Many systemic illnesses can cause hair loss. One example is a high fever or a surgical procedure that has needed general anesthesia. In addition, over 15 autoimmune diseases can affect the hair growth cycle and/ or hair follicle. A few examples include discoid lupus erythematosus, systemic lupus, and scleroderma and alopecia areata. 2. HEREDITARY: Yes, it is a fact! The hair problem torch is passed down through your genes. If one or both parents have hair loss, hair thinning or other systemic illnesses, then the chances are increased that their children will also suffer
the same condition. In some cases, even grandchildren are affected. 3. HAIRSTYLING: Many consumers and professionals use mechanical styling tools to enhance a hairstyle. Do not use vigorous brushing, highest heat blow-drying, highest heat flat iron, curling iron, crimping iron, etc on your hair. Furthermore, daily usage of grooming tools should be avoided... only use two-three times maximum weekly. Hair breakage and hair shaft damage are commonly seen under a polarized microscope. 4. HEALING: Prescription medications or treatments for a
particular illness may have a side effect of hair loss. There are over 300! Some examples include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, anticoagulants, lithiumbased medications, large doses of vitamin A, certain blood pressure medications and agents that block cholesterol synthesis, which can all inhibit hair growth. Consumers should take their prescription medications to put health first, or you may talk to your doctor about changing the medication. 5. HORMONES: Androgenetic Alopecia, or AGA, is a genetic hair loss in both men and women. The
androgens act upon the hair follicle producing a reduction in the size of the affected follicles, which results in a reduction in the diameter and length of the hairs they produce. In addition, an endocrine gland malfunction may cause hair loss and hair thinning in men and women, while irregular menstruation and other hormonal changes may affect the hair cycle leading to hair thinning. 6. HASSLE: Commonly known as stress. There are various levels of stress: mild, manageable and excessive. Severe stress can influence diffuse hair shedding, alopecia areata, trichotillomania See HAIR, page 7
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Hair Loss, producing a reduction in the size of the affected follicles, which results in a reduction in the diameter and length of the hairs they produce. In addition, an endocrine gland malfunction may cause hair loss and hair thinning in men and women, while irregular menstruation and other hormonal changes may affect the hair cycle leading to hair thinning. 6. HASSLE: Commonly known as stress. There are various levels of stress: mild, manageable and excessive. Severe stress can influence diffuse hair shedding, alopecia areata, trichotillomania and sudden handfuls of hair loss. Many researchers believe that androgen hormones are aggravated during stressful episodes. Try to balance or minimize your life’s stressors. 7. HUNGER: Poor diet, starvation and the numerous weight loss options both over the counter and surgical impact your body, hair, and scalp health. Please note that undernourishment slows the growth rate of hair. Why you may ask? This is because amino acids, fats, and vitamins are all NECESSARY to grow healthy hair and maintain a healthy scalp. Eat healthy foods, little to no fried foods, and lots
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of vegetables and fruit. According to nutritionists, the daily consumption of 65-75 grams of daily protein for adults and less for children is recommended.
appears uniformly sparse. Regrowth is usual with successful treatment of the thyroid disorder, though it will take several months and may be incomplete.
8. HATS: Some consumers develop a “Hattitude” for their wardrobe. Use caution to make sure the hat fits properly and is not too small. When a cap, derby, kango or other hats are worn daily by men, friction and hair thinning may develop. When women wear hats, make sure you also have a properly fitted hat to avoid friction and hair thinning. One last notation is to cleanse the inside of your hats as needed to remove dirt, sweat, and makeup.
10. HEAVY EXTENSIONS: Consumers need to use caution when applying braids or hair weave extensions. When crochet braids are attached to children’s hair, parents, please make sure that the person braiding does not put too much hair on your baby girl‘s head. Hair thinning and folliculitis may happen. This caution also applies to teenagers and adults. This extra weight on your neck is not good either. In closing, it is normal to be concerned about your hair loss, however, do not overstress yourself. Do what you can internally with a healthy diet, getting adequate rest, water consumption and staying away from negative toxic people. For help, seek the expertise of a Board Certified Trichologist. Avoid taking advice from anyone who does not have qualified credentials. Many consumers use every product on the market, before getting to the ROOT of the problem. Many factors are considered by a Board Certified Trichologist during microscopic analysis.
9. HYPER & HYPOTHYROIDISM: With hyperthyroid, the thyroid is enlarged, and produces too much hormone, and increases the body’s metabolism. There are more than 200,000 US cases per year. On the other hand with hypothyroid, the hormone is very slow revealing an underactive thyroid. There are over 3 million US cases per year. Severe and prolonged hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can cause loss of hair. The loss is diffuse and involves the entire scalp rather than discrete areas. The hair
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violent workshops with the young people. Soon after, the Portsmouth students reignited their movement without incidents of retaliation toward violent antagonists. North of Hampton Roads, Richmond, Virginia experienced sit-ins as well as Baltimore, MD, and dozens of other cities by the end of February. By mid-April, sit-in protests reached all southern states involving thousands of black student activists and sympathizers. The coordinated demonstrations of thousands of black student protesters and sympathizers put insurmountable pressure on Woolworth’s, as it became nearly impossible for regular customers to purchase items, eat at the lunch counters and even enter the store in many instances. On May 25th, the sit-in movement received a major victory as lunch counters at Woolworth’s in Winston Salem, NC desegregated. Soon after, Woolworth’s in Nashville, TN and San Antonio, TX also integrated. Finally, on July 25, ground zero, Woolworth’s in Greensboro integrated its lunch counter. With the possibility of facing bankruptcy, F.W. Woolworth totally acquiesced and desegregated all of its lunch counters throughout the nation by the end of the summer of 1960. The Legacies And Larger Significance Of The 1960 Sit-in Movement, Sparked In Greensboro
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Similar to the successful 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott, the students’ triumphant coordinated protests in 1960 further demonstrated how mass economic boycotts could lead to desegregationist social victories, particularly when targeting businesses that relied heavily on black patronage. The Greensboro Four only set out to challenge and change the discriminatory practices of the local Woolworth’s, yet their movement expanded exponentially to ultimately bring about the desegregation of all Woolworth’s lunch counters in the country. The students of the Civil Rights era suddenly possessed a new weapon, the mass sit-in, which would continue to be used in Greensboro and around the country in various forms. The sit-ins combined with the freedom rides led to black students establishing their unique value and niche to the larger Civil Rights Movement. Black students understood their unique, collective power and desired to harness their efforts under a national apparatus. Consequently, another major legacy of the student movement that emerged in Greensboro was it also directly led to the birth of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in April of 1960 in nearby Raleigh, NC on the campus of Shaw University. SNCC would soon emerge as one of the most formidable organizations of the decade, elevating students to the forefront of the Civil Rights Movement. After marveling at the magnitude and effectiveness of the student protesters during the sit-ins, major Civil Rights organizations such as the NAACP, SCLC and CORE pressured the students to collapse their meteoric movement into the youth wing
of one of their institutions under their supervision. The students however, decided to remain autonomous and formulate their own student-led organization, while still adhering to non-violent principles. The students’ decision to remain studentled received noteworthy support from several key adult Civil Rights leaders in Greensboro in addition to Ella Baker from SCLC. SNCC would prove to be an indispensible organization that not only championed directly confronting Jim Crow racism on numerous levels through organized protests and massive voter registration drives, but SNCC also further popularized the concept of participatory democracy and was the first major Civil Rights organization to evolve toward seriously embracing principles of black power ideology under Stokely Carmichael’s (Kwame Ture) leadership in 1966. Another legacy of the 1960 sit-in movement was that it offered the inspiration and blueprint for the second and more colossal wave of mass student protest in Greensboro in 1963. The 1963 student demonstrations in Greensboro would be even more locally successful than their predecessor as they desegregated all remaining businesses in downtown Greensboro and the student leader of the second wave of sit-ins, Jesse Jackson, would parlay his leadership in the student protests onto the national Civil Rights stage throughout the 20th century. Similar to Greensboro, other cities throughout the South would experience a second and even third wave of similar protests to successfully desegregate other remaining businesses throughout the decade. Ultimately, all mass student protests of the 1960s and thereafter owe their viability to the student-led Greensboro protests of 1960, including student black power activists and anti-war activists of the late 60s and 70s. Although its origins predate 1960, even one of the largest and most noteworthy national student organizations, Students for a Democratic Society (SDS), owe its resurgence and major elements of its effectiveness to the spark ignited by the Greensboro Four on February 1, 1960. Even recent episodes of student activism exhibited in the Ferguson, Missouri protests of 2014-15, as well as the student protests led by black students at the University of Missouri in 2015, which ultimately led to the resignation of the chancellor, have attributes that correlate to the 1960 student movement. The student movement of 1960, ignited by the Greensboro Four, provided a blueprint for future students to build upon, perfect, and utilize in a variety of ways for a plethora of circumstances. Most importantly, what happened in 1960 showed young people the power they possessed to address their grievances and ultimately bring about change on both local and national levels if they organized themselves and remained committed. Dr. Kelton Edmonds is a Professor of History at California University of Pennsylvania. His primary research is on Black Student Activism in the United States. He is a native of Portsmouth, VA and graduated from I.C. Norcom High school in 1993. He holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in Secondary Education-History from North Carolina A&T State University. He earned his Ph.D. in 20th Century US History from the University of Missouri-Columbia.
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