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Committed and making a difference I am so excited about this year’s Person of the Year. A good friend who is not a football fan questioned the choice. She said she didn’t like football. So what, I told her. I’ve been taking a knee for years! Also, I am from Jersey, so give me baseball or basketball any day! Now, while this year’s choice wasn’t because he was a football player, we can’t deny his legacy. Yes, he is Black history; someone who has done so much for football and baseball, and today he is doing so much for college football and HBCUs overall. This year’s Person of the Year is Deion Sanders, who is better known as, “Coach Prime.”

Deion Sanders

As the coach of Jackson State University’s football team, he is elevating all HBCUs because he’s addressing systemic issues that have led to the disenfranchisement of HBCUs and the people who choose to attend. Sure he’s constantly trending and people are speculating about his motives, but I am looking at the heightened awareness, the challenging of the status quo, the pride on the faces of proud alumni and supporters, the increased enrollment at HBCUs and more. HBCU presidents are praising Coach Prime, and rightfully so. In conversations with several presidents, I have yet to hear a negative comment. Those presidents realize that a win for one of us is a win for all of us. They also know that not only athletes are looking at JSU and other HBCUs. Students of all disciplines are recognizing that the ice is the same. More and more students are opening their eyes, ears and yes, hearts, to HBCUs. And more corporations are realizing the benefit of investing in these schools and the students. Which brings me to my truth. It’s like the 9th Wonder of the World has been unveiled and the energy is exciting. It’s great to see and hear Mr. Sanders talking about the benefits of HBCUs. Yeah, he’s saying what so many of us already know and I hope he doesn’t let up. The beauty in it all is that he is fearless. He realizes that faith and fear cannot occupy the same space. He also realizes his value and uses it for the benefit of others. Coach Prime is following in the rich tradition of coaching greats like A.S. Jake Gaither and Eddie Robinson. He’s building character in those around him through life lessons and hard truths. Just watch him in action. He knows that to whom much is given, much is required; and he also knows that if you raise the bar, offer challenges and build a foundation on faith, you’re on the way to success. Coach Prime is lifting as he climbs and for this, and so many other reasons, he is our Person of the Year.

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Jean-Pierre Personifies Diverse, Committed and Confident White House

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire

On the first anniversary of the Biden-Harris administration, the White House teemed with dignitaries, guests, and what appeared a larger press corps. While that and the enormous Secret Service presence blocking off about a five-block radius on and around Pennsylvania Avenue wasn’t unusual, there remains something different – perhaps even special – about the 46th President and his staff and cabinet. “Representation matters. We’ve seen that from the first day of this administration, the President signed an executive order to deal with racial inequity and making sure that we saw diversity and inclusion across the board in the federal government,” said White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. On January 20, the first anniversary of the Biden-Harris administration, Jean-Pierre sat down with NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.,

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Representation matters. We’ve seen that from the first day of this administration, the President signed an executive order to deal with racial inequity and making sure that we saw diversity and inclusion across the board in the federal government,” said White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.

for a wide-ranging discussion. The discussion will be part of a 2022 Black History Month broadcast on PBS-TV stations across

the nation and PBS-World’s “The Chavis Chronicles,” and will include a focus on the successes See WHITE HOUSE, page 7

NNPA NEWSWIRE — At the White House before Breyer spoke, the President said, “I have made no decision except one. The person I will nominate will be a person of extraordinary qualifications, character, experience and integrity and that person will be the first Black woman ever nominated to the United States Supreme Court. It’s long overdue in my opinion. I made that commitment during my campaign for President and I will keep that commitment.” By Lauren Victoria Burke

NNPA Newswire Correspondent

On February 25, 2020, as Biden’s campaign for the presidency was in serious trouble, he said during a debate that “I’m looking forward to making sure there’s a Black woman on the Supreme Court, to make sure we in fact get every representation.”

one. The person I will nominate will be a person of extraordinary qualifications, character, experience and integrity and that person will be the first Black woman ever nominated to the United States Supreme Court. It’s long overdue in my opinion. I made that commitment during my campaign for President and I

will keep that commitment.” On February 25, 2020, as Biden’s campaign for the presidency was in serious trouble, he said during a debate that “I’m looking forward to making sure there’s a Black woman on the Supreme Court, to make sure we in fact get every representation.” With that promise confirmed and history about to be made, many are focused on who that historic selection will be. The names widely mentioned to replace Associate Justice Breyer are Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, 51, of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Justice Leondra Kruger, 45, a justice on the California Supreme Court since 2014, and J. Michelle Childs, 55, who is on the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. President Biden has set the timetable for the historic Supreme Court selection for Black History Month.

Dallas Arboretum’s A Tasteful Place Features Free Demonstrations along with Paid Classes Focused on Food, Floral and Fun Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden recently announced its springtime programming in A Tasteful Place (ATP) with plenty of cooking and floral demonstrations, gardening talks, events and classes. There are also paid workshops and cooking classes of all kinds for child and parent/caregiver, couples and individuals. In A Tasteful Place, a 3.5-acre potager garden inspired by the movement toward growing, preparing and eating fresh, sustainable, locally-grown food, there are talks and demonstrations nearly every day. These events listed with an * are free with paid

The Honorable Tammy Kemp presents solid case for re-election Let the record reflect: I have done my job! For the past seven years, I have been hard at work presiding over felony cases and dispensing justice in the 204th Judicial District Court. Before I took the bench in 2015, I hired the best and brightest staff in the Frank Crowley Courts Building and we did an assessment of the pending cases in the 204th as well as the manner in which the court operated under my predecessor and identified multiple deficiencies and opportunities for improvement.

“The single-most thing that inspires me about the administration, one of the things I can say about this President and Vice President, is decency,” said White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. (Photo: Cabinet Secretaries Gina Raimondo and Pete Buttigieg visited the White House to join then Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre for a press briefing to discuss @POTUS’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal – a historic investment in our nation’s infrastructure.)

President Biden Confirms Selection of a Black Woman for U.S. Supreme Court

With the retirement of Associate Justice Stephen Breyer, 83, the oldest serving member of the nation’s highest court, President Biden has a unique opportunity to make a historic pick. On January 27, President Biden confirmed who he would select for the high court. “The person I nominate to replace Justice Breyer will be someone with extraordinary qualifications, character, experience, and integrity. And they will be the first Black woman nominated to the United States Supreme Court,” the President’s twitter account proclaimed in virtually the same words he used standing five feet from retiring Associate Justice Stephen Breyer in the White House. At the White House before Breyer spoke, the President said, “I have made no decision except

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WORST TO THE FIRST I successfully streamlined the court’s docket process and reduced the number of individuals in jail pending court action in the 204th from an average of 300 defendants per month down to approximately 100 defendants per month. At a daily cost of $70 per day to house an individual in the County jail, this translates into cost savings to taxpayers and opportunity for the accused. In my first year on the bench, I took the 204th from being the worst ranked felony court to the number one most efficient court in Dallas County; and since that time, the 204th has maintained an exemplary level of efficiency, consistently ranking among the top three most efficient district courts.

MOST QUALIFIED CHOICE When I decided to run for the bench, I entered the race with confidence knowing my prior experience handling felony cases had properly prepared me for the judiciary. I have 33 years of balanced, senior level experience including working as a defense attorney, and a prosecutor at the Dallas County District Attorney’s (DA) Office, where I tried every type of felony offense including capital murder and death penalty cases. As the former Administrative Chief Prosecutor over the Family Violence & Child Abuse Divisions, I supervised 28 attorneys, 21 investigators and 18 support staff. I have presided over more than 100 felony trials and also preside over the Felony Domestic Violence Court. My fellow judges elected me twice to serve as Presiding Judge over all 17 felony courts in Dallas County. It is in this role during the pandemic that I assessed non-violent defendants to release from jail to reduce the spread of the virus among inmates and jail staff; helped implement changes to ensure the health and safety of felony court staff; and, identified the most efficient ways to continue day-to-day court operations See TAMMY KEMP, page 5

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Build Back Better: Real Dollars A Black Brown Coalition! for Media, Not Tax Credits Our Voices By Dr. John E. Warren When the Build Back Better Act passed the House of Representatives last year, there was some excitement about a provision which included a payroll tax credit for local news organizations. It was stated that this Act, if passed by the Senate and becomes law, would provide $1.7 billion for local media outlets. Researchers at the University of North Carolina Hussman School of Journalism found that there are at least 200 counties in the U.S. that lack a local newspaper and the Pew Research Center reported a decline of 71,000

journalism positions in 2008 to 31,000 in 2020, a 57 percent drop. While the decline in local papers is real and disturbing, those pushing for a payroll tax credit for journalists miss the point. The legislation and the discussion misses a very important point concerning small community newspapers, in general, and Black newspapers, now in their 195th year, in particular. Businesses operating at a loss do not need a tax credit. Businesses operating at a loss have a hard time making payrolls and as a result, most small newspapers hire journalists as independent contractors because they can’t afford payroll taxes and benefits. The issue is not a tax credit for the journalist, its sufficient revenues for the newspapers as a

business that will allow them to hire journalists either on payroll or as independent contractors If the President and the Congress really want to help small newspapers, which appear to have declined from 5,000 community newspapers a few decades ago to less than 2,000 today, there is a means of addressing this issue as a win/win for all those concerned. The solution is for the President to issue an Executive Order requiring that all bids for government contracts under Build Back Better must not only adhere to Title V of the U.S. Code’s Administrative Procedures Act that requires the publication of “Notice” under due process, but also that such notices be inclusively published in local newspapers as a mandate for local opportunity in the solicitation of

responses to Request for Proposals {RFP). The publication of such notices in local newspapers would bring both notice and dollars to the communities of Main Street. Those dollars would help local newspapers hire journalists in a way far more meaningful than tax credits to people who can’t afford payrolls. The President could make such an Executive Order so inclusive that the benefit would be far reaching and felt immediately. Perhaps the Vice President, who is from California and familiar with the Black Press in particular, and Mr. Sedgwick Richmond, a Domestic Policy Advisor to the President from New Orleans, might be helpful in making the case for such an Executive Order.

Top three reasons to invest in Reproductive Justice during Black History Month NNPA NEWSWIRE — This Black History Month, give Black women the gift of empowerment by investing in organizations dedicated to Reproductive Justice (RJ). Black women have been at the forefront of every progressive social movement in America; it’s long past time for America to invest in the one movement that centers the needs and rights of women of color — especially Black women: the Reproductive Justice movement.

Our Voices By Marcela Howell

This Black History Month, give Black women the gift of empowerment by investing in organizations dedicated to Reproductive Justice (RJ). Black women have been at the forefront of every progressive social movement in America; it’s long past time for America to invest in the one movement that centers the needs and rights of women of color — especially Black women: the Reproductive Justice movement. Reproductive Justice is grounded in human rights and Black feminist theory that centers the intersectional impact of race, gender and class on the ability to live free from oppression. RJ is all about individuals having both the right and the ability to create and nurture the family of their choosing and achieve optimum mental, physical, community and economic health. Black women do not live siloed lives and RJ reflects that. RJ is about more than our bodies, it’s about economic justice, voting rights, housing justice,

environmental justice, LGBTQ liberation, immigrants’ rights and the decriminalization of Black people. It’s about all of the issues that impact our ability to live free from oppression. As we move through our lives, all of these issues intersect. The RJ movement demands that governments and society be obligated to ensure condi-

reasons to support the Reproductive Justice movement: 1. Voting rights Black women are the most powerful voting bloc in this country. We’ve faced attacks by police dogs, fire hoses, and bloody beatings to secure voting rights for ourselves and our children. Support a Black RJ organization that

Reproductive Justice is about more than our bodies, it’s about economic justice, voting rights, housing justice, environmental justice, LGBTQ liberation, immigrants’ rights and the decriminalization of Black people.

tions exist for each individual to exercise these rights freely. When we have policies and laws in place to make these values the lived experience of every Black woman, girl, femme and gender-expansive person, then ALL people will be free from oppression. At this critical juncture, when our rights are under extreme attack, there are three compelling

does voter engagement and education work at the grassroots and grasstops levels. Help us continue to fight to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in Congress. 2. Maternal health Black women are 3-5 times more likely to experience a pregnancy-related death than their white counterparts.

Reproductive Justice can only be achieved when Black women, femmes, girls & gender-expansive individuals can experience pregnancy and childbirth without endangering our lives. Help us continue to advance birthing justic 3. Pay equity Black women make 63 cents for every dollar a white man makes. This wage gap amounts to Black women making $1 million dollars less than white men during their careers. One way to close the wage gap is with a universal basic income (UBI) program. It would provide families the financial flexibility they need without adding to their personal debt. When we follow Black women’s leadership, everybody benefits because we are fighting to make all of society more equitable. So, this Black History Month, give the gift of empowerment to Black women by supporting Reproductive Justice. You can find a list of Black women-led RJ organizations here. Marcela Howell is president and CEO of In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda. Follow her work on Twitter at @BlackWomensRJ.

BIG MAMA TAUGHT ME:

JOB WELL DONE, RECOGNIZE GOD HAD A PURPOSE FOR YOU, HOLLYWOOD By Terry Allen When any of us completed a chore, task or assignment, my grandmother, Lucille “Big Mama” would publicly tell us that we did a good job then she would also tell her sister circle when we were standing in their presence. She believed that giving a person her roses while you were alive was way important. She took that familiar stance where she would gather with the voice and that familiar stance-placing her hands on her hips and looking at us as she spoke the words, “Job well done.” We all knew what that meant. Praise and recognition had an important role in our house. She clearly used her biblical foundation, anchored by. “Mat-

thew 25:23: His lord said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.” Big Mama reminded me that I should view any position of authority as an opportunity to help the people under you, and view your position of subservience as an opportunity to submit to your authority, just as Jesus submitted to the Father’s authority. Either way, you can be Christlike, because Jesus was both master and servant to different people. “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ” (Galatians 6:2). I saw that in my friend, Hollywood I have witnessed this amplified by my friend, colleague, prayer

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partner, fellow homeless advocate, media team member, journo buddy, Michael “Hollywood” Hernandez, a true storyteller of all the news that readers and listeners love for him to talk about. You were blessed if you ever hung out with Hollywood. I had the opportunity to hang out with Hollywood for over three decades from K104 to Texas Metro News to every red carpet and film festival in the area.

To describe Hollywood’s presence and his effect on his audience is like trying to tell you how secret sauce is made-impossible! You would have to be in the room to see his compassion, humor, dedication, steadfastness and so much more. I can honestly say I loved Michael Cantu a.k.a. Michael “Hollywood” Hernandez. He had the best social capital ever. It is a badge of honor to know him. Earth is a richer place because of his impact. What a great servant, community icon was given to our world in Michael “Hollywood” Hernandez. I know he is getting his confirmation right now, just like Big Mama gave me mine. “Job well done” Hollywood! Thanks for living on the planet at the same time as me!

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Quit Playin’ By Vincent L. Hall

For as long as I have been Black and good-looking (my whole life), there has always been talk about a Black/ Brown coalition. These days, it seems like urban American folklore, but it ain’t so far-fetched when you come from where I come from. Michael Cantu, otherwise known by his brand name, Michael “Hollywood” Hernandez lost his final skirmish with cancer the other day. His life is replete with evidence that Blacks and Browns, from the ghettos to the barrios; live, love, eat and internalize a lot alike. Both of our cultures have been taught as minorities to make a dollar outta 15 pesos! Hollywood Hernandez made the sojourn and transition from Beaumont to Dallas look easy. After “spinning the 1’s and 2’s” at Lamar University in the late 1970s, he crept into the back door of Dallas radio and deejayed late nights at KKDA-FM or what you know Hollywood Hernandez now as K-104! It is pivotal that anyone who does not know much about Dallas’ Black history understands what KKDA-AM built prior to planting a frequency modulation (FM) tower in Cedar Hill, Texas. Hyman Childs, the owner of KKDA-AM, has been a friend to this community for almost 50 years now. Childs has, in my opinion, always been considerate and respectful of our culture. From Willis Johnson’s “Thunder Thighs” competitions to his “Dear Crooner,” episodes, KKDA became the glue that held us together in the community. Before the emergence of Facebook and the likes, the station bonded us socially, politically, and culturally. Where else could you hear a foul-mouthed, fun-loving personality like Millie Jackson? Or John Wiley Price openly plotting the demise of the White power structure nightly? KKDA hoisted the revival tent for “Cousin Lenny,” who was the only prominent Black radio voice in Dallas over at KLIF 1190 AM for years. In 1981 Hollywood moved to Dallas to do “overnights” and spent 11 years at K104, which became a virtual powerhouse. At one point, Hollywood earned the mid-day time slot and handled fill-in duties for legendary morning jock Tom Joyner. It was that spot where Michael honed his skills and worked with national talents like Vanessa Williams, Barry White, and comedian Steve Harvey. (What you know about Steve Harvey and his club VuCuRae near Camp Wisdom and Cockrell Hill in southern Dallas?) #history According to one write-up, Hernandez had a stellar career. “During Hollywood’s career at K104, the station was named Billboard Magazine Urban Station of the Year (1986) and rose to #1 in Dallas/Fort Worth (1987). In 1992 Hollywood Hernandez moved to The Touch format at ABC Radio Networks. He also spent five years as program director and morning host on ABC Radio Networks’ Classic R&B format.” Tom Joyner gets most of the talk time, but KKDA was chocked full of talent for more than 30 years. Hyman Childs had a knack for letting Black folks run his Black station, and the rest is Black history. Hollywood joins a list of historical firsts you may not know. Warren Epps, Yvonne St. John, Joycelyn Johnson, Nanette Lee, Valerie Moore, Sam Putney, Willie Mitchell, Greg Street, Chris Arnold, and Skip Murphy. That list also included but is not limited to air personalities like DeDe McGuire, Skip Cheatham, Michael Spears, Gary Saunders, aka “White Gary,” and more. But none of those names has a more loving or sustained relationship with this Black community than Hollywood Hernandez. Michael was a loving father, a thoughtful friend, a doting date, and a classy human being. He drove in his lane and never swerved to get into anyone else’s. He was comfortable with his brownness amid our blackness. As a stablemate with him under publisher Cheryl Smith and her news conglomerate, I loved the brother. Michael had a winsome smile and a warm demeanor. Mike was that type of beautiful spirit that few meet more than once in the span of a lifetime. Michael Hollywood Hernandez brought us into his world and immersed himself in ours. Farewell, my brother. You were and will always be an example of what a Black/Brown coalition can be in this nation!. Si se puede…Together! Tu tienes un pedcaito de mi corazon. (You have a piece of my heart!) #corazon #hermanos Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist, and award-winning columnist.

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30 Octavia E. Butler Slow Read, a slow read of Octavia E. Butler’s body of work, hosted by Njeri. Online event tickets: https://bit. ly/332Qc2E 12 noon to 1:30 pm CST. Colorism Origins: Secrets of the 1817 Slave Registers. Part of the Black History Month 2022 - February online events collection by Black History Speaker, Paul Crook. A Black history month masterclass on what the 1817 Slave registers reveal about the origins of colorism. 1 pm CST.

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The Honorable Tammy Kemp presents solid case for re-election cont. from page 1 THE 23rd HUG

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Nevertheless, there are some repeat offenders, as well as offenders who commit serious, violent crimes where prison time is the appropriate sentence. In those cases, I take into consideration all of the information available about the offense, the applicable law(s), the defendant’s criminal history and background, and the impact to the victim(s). remotely during the temporary shutdown of the courthouse. Last year, I partnered with the 203rd Judicial District Court to launch the C.R.O.W.N. (Conversations Regarding Our Women Now) Program, to positively redirect women, ages 17 to 25, who are serving probation sentences. Every four years my job is open and reviewed. I simply ask voters to do their homework and compare my qualifications, experience and accomplishments against that of my opponent. While working at the DA’s Office, my opponent was assigned to my court as the #2 prosecutor in the 204th. There are three prosecutors assigned to each felony court. Having served as a #2 prosecutor earlier in my career, I know first-hand it is the position where prosecutors gain the most trial experience, typically trying case after case after case. However, my opponent was allowed to serve the citizens of Dallas County as the #2 prosecutor in the 204th Judicial District Court for approximately two years and never tried a single case during that time. Instead, she repeatedly asked for resets and continuances and was rarely on time or prepared for court proceedings. My extensive knowledge and application of the law make me uniquely qualified to be re-elected as presiding judge of the 204th. My rulings are legally sound, fair and factually based. My rulings have never been reversed by an appellate court and I have never been reprimanded by the Judicial Ethics Commission. I am running on my professional record and my record alone.

TOUGH BUT FAIR I have kept my campaign promises to be accountable to

the public, compassionate towards victims, and fair to the accused. I am compassionate towards both victims and defendants and I am genuinely concerned when I see young people standing before me accused of crimes that can potentially change the trajectory of their lives forever. So yes, I sometimes talk to young defendants as if they were my own children and I am unapologetic for caring. Additionally, I firmly believe in second chances. Whether a defendant’s criminal activity is a result of addiction, mental illness, stupidity, immaturity, impulsivity or some other type of underlying reason, my goal is to seek treatment or a diversion program to address the root cause of the behavior.

When my opponent first announced she was running against me, her original campaign messaging focused on me granting Amber Guyger’s request for a hug. People who truly know me will tell you I am an emotive and compassionate person. I am honestly baffled when people say they want a more compassionate justice system but then criticize a judge for demonstrating that very compassion in a tragic case. Almost every person sentenced to prison will rejoin society. Once their sentence is complete we want them to become productive members of society. They should have life again, their punishment should be over. While the media primarily focused on the hug with Ms. Guyger, it was actually the 23rd hug I gave that day following the conclusion of the trial. After the jury sentenced Ms. Guyger and I officially dismissed them from their duty, I thanked them for their service in the deliberation room and hugged each person individually. Then following the brother’s victim impact statement, I went directly to Botham Jean’s family, expressed my condolences on their loss of an amazing young man, thanked them for their composure during the trial and individually hugged each member of the family. This is something I have done in all cases where there is loss of life. After showing compassion to 12 jurors, four juror alternates, one staff member and five of the victim’s family members, before it ever crossed my mind to address the defendant, I had already hugged 22 other people. After engaging with the victim’s family, I looked for Ms. Guyger’s family, they were gone. I had every intention of returning to my chambers, but when I looked over at the defense’s table, I was reminded how racially divided the courtroom had been throughout the trial, and I heard my mother’s voice (God rest her soul) say, “Now, Tammy, I know you aren’t going to just talk to the Black people in the room and not go over and offer a word of encouragement to this woman.” So, I went over and told her, ‘Brandt Jean has forgiven you.

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You have to forgive yourself.’ To which Ms. Guyger responded, “Do you think God will forgive me?” I said, “Yes, I know He will.’ What transpired next was me giving Ms. Guyger a bible after she told me she did not own one, and her subsequent request for a hug because she thought I treated her fairly. Following the trial, I received threats and a number of complaints regarding the bible and/ or the hug. Then a thorough review of the facts by the Judicial Ethics Commission found no wrongdoing by me as judge and all of the complaints, including the one from the Freedom From Religion Foundation and the 300-plus page complaint filed by the Dallas County District Attorney, were all dismissed.

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As presiding judge, far more concerning than a hug after the trial, was the violation of the court’s gag order to not discuss the case in the media before the

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trial by the elected DA — a discovery revealed by the defense just minutes before we were getting ready to bring the jury in for opening arguments. After a year of preparation for this very high-profile trial with potential security and protest implications to the courthouse and the city unlike anything I had ever seen before (we had snipers

JUDGE KEMP AT-A-GLANCE A native of Wewoka, Oklahoma, I earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Oklahoma. After graduating law school, I worked as an Assistant Attorney General and was later appointed Assistant Secretary of State for the

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on the roof ), the DA knowingly violated the court’s order by conducting an interview with a local television station that aired the night before the trial was set to begin. His pre-trial media coverage potentially put the entire trial in jeopardy. If jurors had seen the news story, it could have influenced their thoughts about the case. What raced through my mind in that moment was all of the countless hours that had gone into this trial on both sides, the idea of starting over with jury selection, potential motions for a change of venue and the domino effect of events that would likely follow; all because of a news story that never should have happened. Later, after the trial, my decision to hold a hearing to have the DA respond to an allegation of contempt of court due to the gag order violation, was not at all personal. It was, however, me upholding the laws I was sworn to uphold as a judge and holding the District Attorney’s Office accountable, for even prosecutors are not above the law.

State of Oklahoma, before relocating to the Dallas area. I have been practicing law since 1988 and my areas of expertise include criminal, corporate and retirement law. I am a member of the State Bar of Texas and the State Bar of Oklahoma and previously worked as a criminal defense attorney and prosecutor at the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office.

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Judge Tammy Kemp

I have been deeply humbled and honored to serve as your judge and I believe whether a defendant, victim, attorney, witness or juror — ALL people deserve respect and equal access to the justice system. I brought those values as well as strong ethics, morals, and professionalism to the bench when I was first elected in 2014 and again in 2018, and with your support at the polls beginning next week, we can continue building on that progress in the 204th Judicial District Court over the next four years. The Preston Hollow Democrats, 23rd Senatorial District Tejano Democrats, East Dallas County Democrats, Dallas Police Association, and National Latino Law Enforcement Organization have endorsed me. Please join them in supporting my re-election for Presiding Judge of the 204th Judicial District Court.

I have been a member of Concord Church for more than 28 years, where I serve as a Deaconess, and I am also a member of the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. I have been happily married for 28 years to a wonderful, supportive husband, who is also a Deacon at Concord Church, and we have three amazing college-educated adult children. Re-elect Judge Tammy Kemp for the 204th Judicial District Court Accountable to the public. Compassionate towards victims. Fair to the accused. Early voting begins Monday, February 14th and Election Day is Tuesday, March 1st. Political advertisement paid for by the Judge Tammy Kemp Campaign, Paul Hamilton, Treasurer.

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Committed and Confident White House cont. from page 1 and vision of the Biden Administration. It also highlighted what the President and Vice President are doing to resolve issues like voting rights, police brutality, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and repairing America’s reputation abroad after four years of Donald Trump’s divisive administration. “We’re living in a polarized country right now, and the one thing that President talked about when he was running, he wanted to make sure that he was the President for all,” JeanPierre remarked. Jean-Pierre struck a confident tone despite strong GOP opposition to the administration’s policies and a media that relentlessly highlights any shortcomings. “It will take more than a year to get to the other side of that so it’s not so polarizing and so we can actually get our message through to the American people,” Jean-Pierre insisted. She understands adversity but also embraces perseverance. At 44, Jean-Pierre has a unique window into politics and movements. And nothing was handed to her. Facing a hard-knock life in their native Haiti, Jean-Pierre’s parents gave birth to their daughter in Martinique and immigrated to the United States when she was a small child. Her father took a job as a New York City cab driver, which he still does part-time today. JeanPierre’s mother began working as a home healthcare aide, which she maintains. “My parents came here looking for a better life,” Jean-Pierre reflected. “They heard of the opportunities here, but it was a Catch-22 because you came here for opportunities, and you also come here as a Black family. “It was very hard for them and they — like so many families across this country — lived paycheck to paycheck.” But unmistakably, Jean-Pierre knows how proud her parents are that their daughter has accomplished so much, even making history last year as just the second Black woman to take the podium and lead a White House press briefing. “It was truly an honor, and one of the things we all recognize and say is to not to forget

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