I Messenger 10-28-22

FAITHFUL UTTERANCES

I’m so excited to witness young leaders step up and do good work in our communities. Yet, I find myself concerned that in my conversations with several, they long for mentors and the wisdom of elders. I’ve been told of meetings where elders spent more time criticizing than creating space.

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This editorial is a shameless plug for the Democratic Party. I’m not going to lie; I’m asking you to vote straight

The Texas Republican Legislature fixed it so you can’t vote a straight ticket easily, but you can still do it.

WHAT’S ON MILES’ MIND

Who said never say never? Who claimed it was wise to never say never? Never is a powerful term. Never precludes the opportunity or possibility of a particular thing taking place at present, or more importantly, in the near or distant future. Never, say never?

Thelma L. Wells, Beloved Speaker, Teacher and Author Has Passed

Thelma L. Wells, fondly referred to as “Mama T.” has passed.

Mama T. was known worldwide for her warmth and candor as a business woman, speaker, teacher and author. She has been featured in numerous local and national publications and appeared on TV shows including The Dr. Phil Show, The Joanie Show, Life Today and the 700 Club. She was a sought after speaker by corporations, women’s groups and government en tities.

As a speaker, she spoke to over a million people and shared the stage with speakers such as Zig Ziglar, Max Lucado, Kay Arthur, June Hunt and of course her Women of Faith porch pals: Luci Swindoll, Sheila Walsh, Pat sy Clairmont, Marilyn Meberg, Nicole Johnson and Sandy Patti.

“My dear Mama T., Thelma Wells exuded the widest width of grace I’ve ever seen” said Sandy Patti.

TBN’s Sheila Walsh said, “I’m so grateful for her kindness, wisdom and

Thelma L. Wells

her passion for Jesus. Our loss is heav en’s gain.”

Mama T.’s tagline was “In Christ you can “BEE” the best!”, a mission she carried out for more than 50 years. “Human beings need a lot of encouragement to be able to do the

things required and desired of them”, she would say. To that end, she host ed her own TV show for the Nation al Religious Broadcasters (NRB) and penned over 40 books during her lifetime. Mama T.’s desire to up lift women never waned. After leav ing the Women of Faith conference, she started That a Girl and Friends Speakers Agency and launched her “Generation Love: Divine Explosion” conference tour in 2016. She had just finished her last book, Olive Tree Wis dom when she became ill.

You may continue to be inspired by the teachings of Mama T. through her website: www.thelmawells.com.

A memorial for Thelma L. Wells is planned for Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Trinity Church located at 1231 E. Pleasant Run Rd., Cedar Hill, TX 75104. The memorial will begin at 11:00 a.m. and is open to the public. In lieu of flowers, send a financial gift to Trinity Church in memory of Thel ma L. Wells (aka Mama T.).

by Cheryl Smith Publisher

Now is the Time!

When I received an email with critical voting informa tion, I felt it was necessary to share with our readers.

Although the email said, “Tips for students,” it is imper ative that everyone have access and information.

Sure there will be those who will say that the ballot is too long and they don’t have time.

There’s no time for blaming others for the state of conditions. There’s no time for excuses.

Now is the time for all good people to come to the defense of a democracy.

Plain and simple, you MUST vote.

You say you don’t like politi cians?

Well, you’re gonna like them even less, if you don’t vote.

You say you don’t get involved in politics?

Well, you don’t exist without politics.

Also, politics got you those stimulus checks, affordable healthcare and more.

As noted columnist, educa tor and economist Dr. Julianne Malveaux said on Roland Mar tin Unfiltered recently, “if you don’t play politics, politics will play you!”

Do we have a system that needs work and help?

Sure.

It begins NOW, with your vote!

YOU be the HELP this coun try needs!

November 4th, 2022.

2. Pull your sample ballot. Know before you go to vote. You can pull your sample ballot at www.votetexas.gov and click “What’s on my Bal lot” to get a sample ballot.

So here is information that I hope will make you do what you need to do to make this world a better place for all and especially for the future.

Which brings me to my truth and here are the tips:

1. Vote in the all-important mid-term election on No vember 8, 2022. Early Vot ing starts October 24th –

You can also use the League of Women’s Voter guide as well to assist with candi date information at www. vote411.org. Print your sample ballot or write down your choices for each candi date you plan on voting for. No cell phones can be used in the polling place to assist with voting. You can take

Footnote, this may be the first time you have been asked to write in a candidate’s name and you have questions. Read your ballot carefully and also ask questions. You can be dangerous, either as an informed voter or a non voter. Choose information. Choose liberation. Choose democracy.

your sample ballot inside to assist you with voting as well as other literature you may get from outside of the polling place.

3. Have the correct ID. Here is a list of the acceptable forms of photo ID which can be expired no more than 4 years: (must be the physical form and not a picture from your cell phone)

• Texas Driver License issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS)

• Texas Election Identification Certificate issued by DPS

• Texas Personal Identifica tion Card issued by DPS

• Texas Handgun License is sued by DPS

• United States Military Iden tification Card containing the person’s photograph

• United States Citizen ship Certificate containing the person’s photograph (doesn’t expire)

• United States Passport (book or card)

Alternative ID. Here is a list of the supporting forms of ID that can be presented if the vot er does not possess one of the forms of acceptable photo ID and cannot reasonably obtain one:

• copy or original of a govern ment document that shows the voter’s name and an ad dress, including the voter’s voter registration certificate;

• copy of or original current utility bill;

• copy of or original bank state ment;

• copy of or original paycheck; or

• copy of or original of (a) a certified domestic (from a U.S. state or territory) birth certificate or (b) a document confirming birth admissible in a court of law which es tablishes the voter’s identity (which may include a foreign birth document).

After presenting one of the forms of supporting ID list ed above, the voter must ex ecute a Reasonable Impedi ment Declaration. (ask for the document when you enter the polling place)

4. Ask Questions. No one in the polling place can tell you who to vote for. There are people to assist with questions about ballot is sues or next steps to ensure you ballot is counted. Raise

your hand and a poll work er will come to assist you. Make sure you place your ballot receipt in the ma chine to ensure your vote was cast.

5. Get your sticker. Wear your I Voted sticker after you vote. Lastly, you can work at a poll ing location and get paid. Con tact the Dallas County Election office for more information.

Footnote, this may be the first time you have been asked to write in a candidate’s name and you have questions. Read your ballot carefully and also ask questions.

You can be dangerous, ei ther as an informed voter or a non voter. Choose information. Choose liberation. Choose de mocracy.

Passing the Torch

FAITHFUL UTTERANCES

BY DR. FROSWA BOOKER-DREW

I’m so excited to witness young leaders step up and do good work in our communi ties. Yet, I find myself con cerned that in my conversa tions with several, they long for mentors and the wisdom of elders. I’ve been told of meetings where elders spent more time criticizing than creating space. I’m baffled to watch elders hold on so tight ly to power and yet, unwilling to groom new leadership.

Earlier in my career, I met a senior statesperson who I was so in awe of her work. Not only was she rude and dis missive, but she also missed an opportunity to speak into my life and work with me. She wasn’t the only one. Yet, there were others like Dallas Board Trustee, Kathlyn Gil liam, who spent many hours with me, sharing and allow ing me to witness her work. Although she’s no longer with us, her legacy remains in me and so many others.

Even though I am more seasoned, I am grateful for folks like Dr. Marvin Dulaney who was my college profes sor and is still a mentor. I’m grateful for Dr. Harry Robin son, Dr. Terry Flowers, Greg Campbell, and Vickie Meek who have all blessed me with so many conversations (too many to count) with such wisdom, insight and spon sorship. I’m elated for Cheryl Smith who worked with me (along with Commissioner John Wiley Price) as a college

student and has always been a cheerleader and encourag er. It’s because of Cheryl that you are reading this column. She’s given me the space to share the downloads God gives to me to write weekly.

There are others who have poured into my life with their words of wisdom, time, tal ent, mentoring, coaching, and even saying my name in spaces that I’m not in. (I only have so much space in this column so please forgive me if I didn’t mention you…you know who you are!)

Our community can not afford the loss of institution al knowledge. All of us know that one day, we are going to leave this planet hopefully to be with God. We need to spend our time intentionally not hoarding power but har nessing it to build a collective table that prepares, positions,

and propels. There is a place for us all. We need our sea soned folks just as we need our upcoming movers and shakers because we all bring needed components to the table. When we are not inclu sive to either, we are enacting oppressive barriers that we all are trying to eliminate outside of our community.

edge God out, but we also move others away.

• They also recognized that the work must continue beyond their existence and that preparing the next gen eration was critical.

• The mentee knew they needed the wisdom, guid ance and experience of the mentor and did not expect this to happen overnight.

So often in our communi ty, leaders hold on to power sometimes far too long. Lead ers fail to share their good, bad, and ugly so others can learn and accelerate. We must get out of this mentality that if we went through struggle and oppression, others need to go through the same thing. It was traumatic for us and for most, did not serve us well. What would have happened if we had the support and infor mation we needed that would have served as a catalyst for our growth at first? Why would we want that for others to ex perience trauma especially if we say we really care about people? What would happen if we really lived Proverbs 27:17: “As iron sharpens iron so one person sharpens another.”

The Bible gives numerous examples of the power of mentorship: Moses and Josh ua (Deuteronomy 34:9), Eli jah and Elisha (1 Kings 19:21), Ruth and Naomi (Ruth 1:1418).

• These relationships were successful because God was the center. The mentor recognized that they were here to do the work that God called them to do and that it was not about them. When we allow ego to get in the way, not only do we

Not only do we benefit but our communities thrive when we are intentional about building leaders regardless of where we are in our leader ship journey. So who is your successor?

Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew is the Founder and CEO of Soulstice Consultancy, specializing as a Partnership Broker and Leadership Expert for companies and organizations to thrive with measurable and meaningful impact. She also is the VP of Community Affairs and Strategic Alliances for the State Fair of Texas.

Not only do we benefit but our communities thrive when we are intentional about building leaders regardless of where we are in our leadership journey. So who is your successor?

Some Politicians Confuse Freedom with Irresponsibility

OUR VOICES

BY REV. JESSE L. JACKSON, JR.

As extreme weather caused floods in Kentucky, collapse of the water system in Jackson, Mississippi, and the savage destruction of central Florida — to say nothing of fires and drought and a grow ing water shortage in the West — we ought to agree on two simple realities: America faces a growing challenge from both catastrophic climate change and a growing infrastructure deficit that is put ting lives and communities at risk.

All should agree that we must act ag gressively and at scale to address the cli mate challenge and rebuild our decrepit and aged infrastructure. We can invest now — or we will pay far more on the backside of calamity.

Yet that’s not how it works. Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis and his state’s two sen ators, Mark Rubio and Rick Scott, all Re publicans, now call fervently for federal aid and resources to help clean up the ex tensive damage caused by Hurricane Ian.

With millions still without electricity or safe water, and many still endangered by floods, fallen bridges, downed electric lines and collapsed bridges, recovery will take years and cost tens of billions of dol lars. The politicians are all in for getting federal dollars and resources to help in the wake of catastrophe.

DeSantis regularly scorns federal spending in general and Joe Biden in particular, but when asked after Ian hit if he’d meet with Biden, he said, sensibly, “We need all the help we can get.”

Yet, Gov. DeSantis, who has presiden tial ambitions, goes out of his way to dis miss warnings about extreme weather from catastrophic climate change. He said during his gubernatorial campaign that he doesn’t want to be labeled “a global warming person.”

When asked last December how he plans to address climate change, DeSan tis replied that “people when they start talking about things like global warming, they typically use that as a pretext to do a bunch of left-wing things. … We’re not doing any left-wing stuff.” Last year, he signed a bill that blocked Florida cities and towns from transitioning to 100% clean energy. He also championed a resolution prohibiting Florida’s pension fund from considering the impact of cli mate change in its investment decisions.

Scott confuse freedom with irresponsi bility. They tout the freedoms of Florida, where public health officials won’t tell you to wear a mask, planners won’t tell you where to build your house, politi cians won’t tax your incomes. And if that leaves the state with vulnerable bridges and water systems, with homes exposed on flood plains, with impoverished com munities, so be it.

Pundits regularly expose the hypocri sy of politicians like DeSantis, Rubio and Scott seeking billions in aid to help Flor ida rebuild in the wake of Ian, while vot ing against aid for other disasters in other states. One of the first votes DeSantis took when he was sworn in as a congressman in 2013 was to oppose aid to the victims of Superstorm Sandy. But hypocrisy is a relatively minor sin among politicians. A far bigger failing is to sacrifice the lives and the security of the people they claim to represent to embrace the corruption of fossil fuel campaign money and the blinders of ideological posturing.

Photo: Gage Skidmore

The Lever, a reader-supported inves tigative news outlet, reports that about three months before Florida was clob bered by Ian, eight of the state’s Re publican lawmakers pressured federal regulators to halt a proposal requiring businesses to more thoroughly disclose the risks they face from climate change. Those lawmakers have raked in more than $1 million of campaign cash from oil and gas industry donors.

Similarly, all of Florida’s politicians voted against the bipartisan infrastruc ture bill that Biden managed to pass through the Congress. DeSantis scorned the $19 billion that would go to Florida. Now, in the wake of Ian, of course, he wants a lot of “left-wing stuff,” like mas sive funds from the federal government to rebuild Florida.

Politicians like DeSantis, Rubio and

A catastrophe like Ian or a shameful horror like the collapse of the water sys tem in Mississippi’s state capital should concentrate our minds. Accelerating the transition to renewable energy isn’t “leftwing stuff,” it is a moral and existential imperative. Rebuilding the resilience and efficiency of our dangerously de crepit infrastructure isn’t a socialist plot, it is the foundation for safe communities and a robust economy.

In the wake of a natural disaster, peo ple come together to help their neigh bors. Smart politicians put aside their partisan posturing to join in doing what can be done to save the endangered and rebuild from the destruction. Now, we need to demand that the same common sense and responsibility be exercised to protect ourselves from the calamities to come, not just to rebuild after them.

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. is president and CEO of the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

More Democrats, Less Hershey Kisses!

BY VINCENT L. HALL

This editorial is a shame less plug for the Democrat ic Party. I’m not going to lie; I’m asking you to vote straight Democrat.

The Texas Republican Leg islature fixed it so you can’t vote a straight ticket easily, but you can still do it.

My previous plans for this week were scrapped af ter watching the “Herschel Walker debate video” for the umpteenth time. This lamebrained-negro is an embar

of the water on the insurance nonsense he spouted during a debate with Georgia Sen ator, Reverend Dr. Raphael Warnock.

Here is what he said and how PolitiFact scored his dimly lit answer on the most pressing subject in America.

“Right now people have coverage for health care. It’s a question of what type of health care do you want. Be cause if you have an able-bod ied job, you’re going to have health care,” said Walker.

This is inaccurate accord ing to PolitiFact.

A Forbes magazine article further highlighted Hershey Walker’s ignorance and mis representation of health care matters.

“During Friday night’s de bate against Senator Rev. Ra phael Warnock (D-Georgia), Herschel Walker didn’t pull out a stethoscope as a prop. The debate rules did not al low props, as Walker was told after he had flashed a police badge during the debate.

that “White privilege” affords.

The other family has eight kids. Some had special needs or language barriers, and all bore the weight of social stig mas. All have been oppressed to some degree.

The second family is what the Democratic Party manag es daily. And given the degree of difficulty that it presents on confronting America’s most complex issues, we do a pretty good job.

rassment rolled up into a ca tastrophe waiting to happen. However, he does serve as a warning.

Let me begin by letting you know that I have changed the former Dallas Cowboy’s name to protect all of the innocent Herschels in the world.

For our purposes, he will be referred to as “Hershey Walk er” — a tag befitting the best “Chocolate Kiss” the Republi can Party could find.

Fortunately, the supply is scarce, but we got a few Her shey’s Kisses on the local bal lots this cycle too.

PolitiFact blew Hershey out

“Although millions of Americans do secure health insurance through an em ployer, not all workers are offered employer-sponsored coverage or, if offered, can af ford their share of the premi ums,” according to the Kaiser Family Foundation, a non profit that studies health care policy. Overall, the founda tion says, “most people who are uninsured are non elderly adults and in working fami lies.”

According to the Founda tion 7.9% of families with two full-time workers are unin sured, 11.2% of families with one full-time worker are un insured, and 15.5% of families with only part-time workers are uninsured.”

“But Walker, the Republic nominee for one of Georgia’s two U.S. Senate seats, did make a statement during the debate about what could be considered a very medical doctorly topic. It was about insulin, diabetes, and “eating right” and got a not-so-sweet response on social media.”

Walker’s statement came after Warnock had said the following: “I think [Walk er] should tell the people of Georgia why he thinks they should have expensive insu lin and why the pharmaceuti cal companies should be able to charge us whatever they like.” Walker then replied “I believe in reducing insulin, but at the same time, you got to eat right.”

”Walker went on to say, “You have to get food prices down, and you got to get gas down so that they can go get insulin.”

Hershey Walker is just a glow ing reason to vote Democrat everywhere. It is reported that 30% of our population now adays prefer to be “Indepen dent” or don’t want to commit. The Democratic Party seems disorganized, but consider my short analogy.

Look at the political parties as two families. One family has four children and enjoys all the economic and social privileges

Hershey Walker could make a few good points if polysyllab ic words and critical thinking were in his wheelhouse. Her shey Walker is able-bodied, but him don’t get it!

Most Americans need to get a handle on their health, but we need policymakers who will address these challenging issues.

In the State of Texas, billions of dollars go unused while Governor Greg Abbott and his GOP goonies enjoy the best health care available. The wrong White Chocolate Kisses are harmful too!

One thing is sure. All you “able-bodied” voters need to get out and vote, and Hershey Walker should serve as an in centive!

Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist, and award-winning columnist.

Photo: "Hershey" Walker's Twitter page

Moving Into the Future

What is Good for Dallas County

I am Faith Johnson and I am running for Dallas County District Attorney against John Creuzot. With just a short time until November 8th, I hope to win not only your vote, but also your friendship.

I hope you enjoyed last week's article by my friend, Kelli Macatee. It definitely speaks to my heart of serving others from the core of who I am.

Today, I want to talk to you about my love for the rule of law and the importance of being smart on crime. Being smart on crime is something I am deeply committed to because I believe that if I am truly your friend, I am will ing to speak the truth in love and the truth is: BEING SOFT ON CRIME BREEDS MORE CRIME AND THAT IS NOT GOOD FOR OUR COUNTY & HER PEOPLE.

As a young girl in the ’70’s, I started my educational career by graduating from Georgia Southern University with a bachelor's degree in psychol ogy and went on to get my master's degree in Communi ty Counseling.

Obviously tensions were high in a lot of ways, not only in Georgia at the time, but all across the country.

For me, it was an opportu nity and I was proud to take it and overcome all the obstacles set before me. I truly believed that the struggle is what builds you and makes you stronger. As I reflect, I can see how ev ery single facet of my résumé has built me up and prepared me for this moment right now.

I eventually made my way

to Houston where I graduat ed from Thurgood Marshall School of Law and as a young, Black, female attorney, I broke through all sorts of barriers by putting my head down, work ing hard, and honing my craft.

I knew I was gifted in the law, but it takes some time to find what you’re really pas sionate about in any given field.

For me, that really became clear when I began teaching law in the Dallas County Com munity College system and was Assistant District Attorney in the Criminal trial section, which led to being the Chief Felony Prosecutor of Child Abuse.

I am passionate about rule and law and true justice that sets the stage for the next gen eration. When our leaders are not smart on crime, those hit hardest are the poorest in our communities, the needy, and the next generation.

That really gets my blood boiling. It’s our job to protect the orphans and widows and those most in need in our so

ciety. I’ve been able to pour every ounce of myself into that mission through my career as a prosecuting attorney and judge.

I am proud of my resume and have an extensive pros ecutorial work history with many wins under my belt that I most certainly hold dear in my heart.

I could tell you about all kinds of awards I’ve grateful ly received, like the Award for Professional Achievement in Jurisprudence presented by Dallas Metropolitan Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Profes sional Women Club.

Or being a three-time re cipient of the Outstanding Community Service Awards presented by the NAACP (Waxahachie Branch); C.T.A.C. Or the Award for Professional Achievement in Jurisprudence presented by Dallas Metropolitan Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Profes sional Women Club.

Or I could tell you about being appointed to various positions by governors. All of those are wonderful things presented to me by amazing people and barely scratch the surface of my qualifications for this job.

I treasure all of these ac complishments and hold them and the people that comprise them very closely. However, when I stand before God Almighty, He is not going to ask me for my résumé or my list of wins. He is going to ask me what I did for the least, the lost, the orphan, and the wid ow. That is what drives me be hind the scenes.

To earn your vote, you need to know my deepest drivers. Leading by example and fight ing for truth and justice and righteousness, even for those who don't know how valuable they are yet, is my greatest passion.

I am Faith Johnson and I’m asking you for your vote on November 8th for Dallas County District Attorney and I hope you’ll tell your friends and family about me too!

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THE VOTE THAT COSTS US NOTHING CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING

Supporters of Prop A

Investing in Fair Park will bring attention, tourists, resources, jobs and economic development to South Dallas.

Prop A authorizes funding for $300 million in renovations for Fair Park, the largest investment made since it was built in 1936. Funding will enable the upgrading of six of the largest buildings and the addition of needed amenities like dining, shopping and restrooms.

A modern Fair Park in South Dallas means bigger shows, more entertainment and consistent local and tourist traffic flowing through our community. The upgrades will spur neighboring economic development. Visitor traffic will open opportunities for new venues in South Dallas that can flourish, driven by a fresh vision and streets flowing with people, activity and energy.

Prop A is a win for Fair Park and its South Dallas home. Best of all, when you VOTE YES FOR PROP A, Dallas residents won’t pay an increase in property or sales tax. Prop A will allow a 2% increase in the hotel tax that guests pay when they stay in Dallas. It’s the vote that costs us nothing but can change everything.

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PROP A Key

Who Said, “Never Say Never?”

WHAT’S ON MILES’MIND

BY MILES JAYE

Who said never say never? Who claimed it was wise to never say never? Never is a pow erful term. Never pre cludes the opportunity or possibility of a partic ular thing taking place at present, or more im portantly, in the near or distant future. Never, say never? The inability to affirm or to swear never is an indication of an in ability to, or prediction of, failure to honor an oath, pledge or promise to others or to oneself. An oath is by definition a promise, commitment, vow, or a pledge. Doesn’t “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands — one Nation, (Under God), indivisible, with liberty and justice for all,” assert, I will nev er betray my country?

Consider the irony

of this police officers’ oath. He or she pledges to never betray their in tegrity. “On my honor, I will never betray my in tegrity, my character, or the public trust. I will al ways have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our ac tions. I will always main tain the highest ethical standards and uphold the values of my com munity, and the agency I serve.” One could argue that Donald Trump be trayed his country and should have never been elected President. The dystopia brought on by the Trump kleptocracy is at best inexcusable and at worst, irreversible. The damage inflicted on this already struggling Democracy by him, his family and his criminal miscreant cronies is im measurable.

The setbacks to hu man and civil rights are beyond any analytic di agnostic. It should have never happened. He should have never hap

pened to us. He should never have been given keys to the White House. One could argue that President Donald Trump revealed the true nature and depths of ignorance, prejudice, xenophobia, institutionalized racism, and systemic stupidity camouflaged as heritage and American tradition. I would argue, the true danger in Trumpism is that it reveals, pro motes, and endorses the true nature and depth of ignorance, prejudice, xenophobia, institu tionalized racism, and systemic stupidity cam ouflaged as heritage and American tradition. Trumpism continues to provide agency and legitimacy to the likes of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers. Trump’s bigotry supplies encouragement and imparts permission to the passionate, and far too prevalent, violent racists among us. He fu els the engine of fear of a browning America and the frustration brought

on by a diminishing white middle-class and the white privilege it en genders. Why continue to write about Donald Trump?

Because it should give rise to a public outcry — never again. Trump exposed America’s vul nerability to greed, con spiracy and criminal enterprise and he hasn’t gone away. His move ment remains alive and well. Unprotected by the Constitution, a common sense of decency, and absent a spirit of equity as outlined by the Decla ration of Independence, we were caught with our skirt up with a trail of toi let tissue hanging from our rear — our behind exposed to the world. He was openly mocked; we were openly mocked, so let’s say it loud and say it together… NEVER AGAIN!

That’s what’s on my mind. Website: www.milesjaye.net Podcast: https://bit.ly/2zkhSRv Email: milesjaye360@gmail.com

WNBA Star Brittney Griner’s Appeal

Denied; Moving to Penal Colony

By Dorothy J. Gentry Sports Editor

WNBA Star Brittney Gri ner has been in a Russian prison for 250 days - over 8 months.

Unfortunately, she will be there a lot longer.

On Tuesday a Russian court denied Griner’s ap peal and the Houston, Tex as native is expected to be moved to a penal colony, where she’ll serve a nineyear prison sentence on drug charges.

Griner took part in the Moscow Regional Court hearing today via video conference. According to the court ruling, the time Griner will have to serve in prison will be recalculated with her time in pretrial de tention taken into account, meaning she will serve about eight years in prison.

The nine-year WNBA veteran, who plays for the Phoenix Mercury and turned 32 last week on Oct. 18, has been detained since February 17th after customs officials said they found hashish oil in her luggage at an airport near Moscow. Griner was trying to enter Russia to join her club team in Ekaterinburg. Customs officials found vape cartridges containing hashish oil, and she plead ed guilty in July, telling the court she had packed them inadvertently.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert issued the following statement regard ing the appeal denial:

“Today’s decision while

unfortunate, was not unex pected and Brittney Griner remains wrongly detained.

We greatly appreciate the ongoing efforts of the Ad ministration and U.S. De partment of State in leading the negotiations. It is time to bring this case to an end and bring BG home.”

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan also released a statement on the continued wrongful detention of Brit tney Griner:

“We are aware of the news out of Russia that Brittney

Griner will continue to be wrongfully detained under intolerable circumstanc es after having to undergo another sham judicial pro ceeding today. President Biden has been very clear that Brittney should be re leased immediately. The Administration remains in regular touch with repre sentatives of the family, and we continue to admire their courage in the face of these unimaginable circumstanc es.”

And the WNBPA – the

league’s player association, had this to say today:

“The courage and in tegrity Brittney Griner has displayed throughout her wrongful detainment should motivate every American to join our cam paign to bring her home to her family without any further delay. Brittney has repeatedly taken responsi bility and made clear that she never intended to break Russian laws. While their le gal system is different from ours, there is no doubt that the original sentence she received was extreme, even for the Russian legal system. This appeal is further ver ification that BG is not just wrongfully detained – she is very clearly a hostage. We must unite and support the stated public commitment of the Biden Administration and Congressional leaders to do everything possible to get her home.”

U.S. officials declared her to be wrongfully detained in May and began seeking a prisoner swap with Russia for Griner and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who has been held in Russia since December 2018.

Griner, a Houston native who played collegiately at Baylor University in Waco, competes as part of Team USA Women’s Basketball and won gold medals in the 2016 and 2021 Olympics. Like most WNBA players, she plays basketball over seas in the offseason, most recently Russia.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Dallas, Texas has called a special election to be held within the City of Dallas, Texas on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

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”Authorizing the city of Dallas to provide for the planning, acquisition, establishment, development, construction, renovation and financing of the expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, a venue within the city of the type described and defined in section 334.001(4)(b) of and permitted by chapter 334, Local Government Code, as amended (the "Act"), designated by Resolution 22 0660 (the "Resolution") and described in summary form as an expansion of a convention center facility described in Sections 334.001(4)(b) and 334.2518 of the Act, and by Section 351.001(2), Tax Code, as amended, and related infrastructure as defined in the Act, including demolition costs (collectively, the "Convention Center Expansion Venue Project"); and authorizing the city of Dallas to provide for the planning, acquisition, establishment, development, construction, renovation and financing of certain Fair Park facilities, a venue within the city of the type described and defined in section 334.001(4)(d) of and permitted by the act, designated by the Resolution and described in summary form pursuant to section 334.2518 of the act as the acquisition, construction and improvement of the Automobile Building, the Centennial Building, the Band Shell, the Music Hall, the Cotton Bowl and the Coliseum, and related infrastructure as defined in the Act (collectively, the "Fair Park Facilities Venue Project" and, together with the Convention Center Expansion Venue Project, the "Venue Projects") and to impose a new hotel occupancy tax at the rate of two percent (2%) for the purpose of financing the venue projects; and approving the resolution. If approved, the maximum hotel occupancy tax rate imposed from all sources in the city of Dallas would be fifteen percent (15%) of the price paid for a room in a hotel."

”Authorizing the city of Dallas to provide for the planning, acquisition, establishment, development, construction, renovation and financing of the expansion of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, a venue within the city of the type described and defined in section 334.001(4)(b) of and permitted by chapter 334, Local Government Code, as amended (the "Act"), designated by Resolution 22 0660 (the "Resolution") and described in summary form as an expansion of a convention center facility described in Sections 334.001(4)(b) and 334.2518 of the Act, and by Section 351.001(2), Tax Code, as amended, and related infrastructure as defined in the Act, including demolition costs (collectively, the "Convention Center Expansion Venue Project"); and authorizing the city of Dallas to provide for the planning, acquisition, establishment, development, construction, renovation and financing of certain Fair Park facilities, a venue within the city of the type described and defined in section 334.001(4)(d) of and permitted by the act, designated by the Resolution and described in summary form pursuant to section 334.2518 of the act as the acquisition, construction and improvement of the Automobile Building, the Centennial Building, the Band Shell, the Music Hall, the Cotton Bowl and the Coliseum, and related infrastructure as defined in the Act (collectively, the "Fair Park Facilities Venue Project" and, together with the Convention Center Expansion Venue Project, the "Venue Projects") and to impose a new hotel occupancy tax at the rate of two percent (2%) for the purpose of financing the venue projects; and approving the resolution. If approved, the maximum hotel occupancy tax rate imposed from all sources in the city of Dallas would be fifteen percent (15%) of the price paid for a room in a hotel."

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Southwest Airlines Becomes Official Airline of Paul Quinn College

By Cheryl Smith

As Paul Quinn College pre pares to celebrate its found ing 150 years ago, this first Urban Work College and only minority-serving, fed erally-recognized work col lege in America continues to make significant strides and headlines with the an nouncement Monday of Southwest Airlines as its offi cial airline.

Calling it a wonderful mo ment in history, it was like a pep rally in the lobby of the Herb Kelleher Build

ing at Southwest Airlines’ Headquarters in Dallas as Paul Quinn’s President, stu dents and staffers, as well as Southwest Airlines’ execu tives toured the LEAD (Lead ership, Education and Air Crew Development) Train ing Center facilities.

“This is a wonderful mo ment in the history of the Quinnite Nation,” said Presi dent. Michael J. Sorrell. “This is really a community part nership and a community effort. Please do not under estimate what an enormous moment this is. Fifteen years

ago the idea that Paul Quinn College would have an offi cial airline was not on the top of anyone’s mind.

“We got to this place be cause the community and a group of people believed in what was possible and now we have the opportunity to continue to rise, continue to become nothing but extraor dinary, to continue to exceed anyone else’s expectations except our own; because they are absurdly high…We are still just warming up.”

Joined by Southwest Air lines’ Juan Suarez, Vice Pres

ident of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Laura Nieto, Director of Community Out reach, it was also announced that the airline was becom ing a member of the school’s Urban Work College Pro gram, which would expose students to the aviation in dustry, through paid intern ships and mentoring.

Calling it a celebration and a shared commitment, Su arez said, “We are thrilled to share our commitment to recruit and place students from Paul Quinn College into internships as part of the

Southwest Airlines executives and Paul Quinn College President and students following announcement of partnership.

Photo: Cheryl Smith/TMN

College Work Program. And we can’t wait to have the Paul Quinn College Tigers with in our walls learning about Southwest and giving us a chance to learn from them.”

Nieto also praised the Work College Program and said she is looking forward to engaging and hopefully developing a “passion” with in Paul Quinn students for Southwest Airlines and the industry.

“We are inspired by the work that is in motion at Paul Quinn’s Urban Work College Program, which aligns with our commitment to develop ing programs that meet the needs of our diverse commu nities,” she said.

The program began in 2015, providing students with the opportunity to gain real world work experience while limiting their reliance on student loans.

To see more opportunities opening up for his students is equally important as the exposure, said Dr. Sorrell, as he introduced the students in attendance; all whom he knows very well, some dating back to elementary school.

In addition to the intern ships and several other op

portunities, the school was presented with 150 round trip airline tickets that Presi dent Sorrell said would ben efit the school significantly as

“We are excited for our partnership with Southwest Airlines that goes far beyond discounted tickets and feelgood moments,” he said. “It

and adopting a new student financial structure called the “New Urban College Model” which, among other char acteristics, reduced student

Dallas-based HBCU Continues to Soar to Newer Heights with Partnership

Paul Quinn continues to ex pand its footprint nationally and internationally.

is substantive and focused. In addition to supporting the travel needs of our students and staff, our relationship will result in employment op portunities for our students, learning opportunities for the two secondary schools on our campus, and the po tential for a very unique ac ademic program. The South west Airlines/Paul Quinn alliance will be special.”

For the oldest HBCU west of the Mississippi, this an nouncement was added to a long list of firsts since Sorrell took the helm in 2007.

From making headlines when the football program was abolished and a farm grew in the area on campus that was the football field

tuition and fees and provid ed students with the ability to graduate with less than $10,000 of student loan debt, to Dr. Sorrell being named one of Fortune Magazine’s “World’s Greatest Leaders” in 2018 and the Male President of the Year by HBCU Digest for the third time; Paul Quinn is setting a standard for edu cating in a new millennium.

Considered one of the most innovative small col leges in America, the private, faith-based, four-year, liber al arts-inspired college was founded on April 4, 1872 by a group of African Methodist Episcopal Church preachers in Austin, TX, for the purpose of educating freed slaves and their offspring.

“Thank you for re-electing me! I am honored to serve Dallas

by Judge Sandra Jackson

Chairman Hinojosa Releases Statement on Donald Trump’s Visit to Texas

Texas Democratic Party Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa released the following state ment on Donald Trump’s visit tonight to Robstown:

“Texas Republicans think having our disgraced, twice-impeached former president in Robstown to night is going to help them shore up support for their radical, far-right candidates in South Texas and statewide.

“My community is full of hard-working Latino fami lies who are just fighting for a chance to get ahead – to make a better life for them selves and their loved ones. But the truth is that Republi cans don’t actually care about our well-being: they’re just using South Texans to score political points – and the last thing our community needs is

a visit from another worthless grifter.

“Inviting the man who has

villainized Latinos time and again, locked migrant chil dren in cages, separated fam

ilies, and fueled racist lies demonstrates just how little Republicans actually think of us. And flying in a politician who’s spent his entire career conning working men and women in order to make him self and his rich cronies even richer shows how out of touch Republicans are with our val ues.

“Donald Trump is a joke and so is this trip. But Repub licans’ endless flow of dark money into our community –and the extremist government they’re trying to buy – is not.

“It’s going to take all of us, working day and night for the next two weeks, to overcome this enormous Republican machine and ensure we send to Austin and Washington leaders who are actually there to fight for our values.”

Chairman Gilberto Hinojosa

City of DeSoto in DFW Unveils New Brand Identity

The City of DeSoto has un veiled a new brand identity at its City Council meeting, in cluding a new logo, City Flag, and a tagline that reflects the inclusiveness of its culture and inviting atmosphere for all who live in the city. The City Council voted unani mously recently to adopt the new City Flag.

The City of DeSoto’s new logo, tagline, and branding reflects the city’s core val ues and distinct experiences within the destination. The concept focuses on DeSoto’s uniqueness to life and strong impression on locals, visitors, and businesses.

The new tagline “So Much to Love” speaks to its brand pillars of diversity, innova

tion, vitality, community, and a business-friendly environ ment.

“DeSoto is a city with rich history and a strong sense of community, and we are thrilled to debut this through our new civic branding,” said DeSoto Mayor Rachel L. Proc tor. “The City of DeSoto’s new logo and tagline reflect the core values that our residents love about DeSoto – it is au thentic, diverse, family-ori ented, and has a strong sense

of community with endless opportunity for all. Over all, this rebranding brings the City of DeSoto to life like never before and allows us to showcase the inclusiveness of our city.”

The new branding and logo were designed by the Augustine Agency, the City of DeSoto’s advertising agen cy, to capture the city’s rich culture, diverse communi ty, forward momentum, and unmatchable pride from its

current residents.

They created the logo and tagline “So Much to Love” as it highlights the diverse array of neighborhoods where family, faith, and community come together. In DeSoto, there is so much diversity, so much nat ural beauty, so much oppor tunity and so much to love.

Learn more about the City of DeSoto’s new branding ef fort: https://desototexas.gov/ CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2625

You can view the City Council Meeting from Tues day, October 18, 2022, here: http://desototx.swagit.com/ play/10192022-781/#0

Video from the City Council flag unfurling: https://www. facebook.com/desototx/vid eos/1288193648388661

DeSoto’s new official flag was unveiled to and approved by the DeSoto City Council during its Tuesday, October 18th meeting. Standing from left to right: Development Services Managing Director Charles Brewer, DeSoto Parks & Recreation Director Chris Glover, and Marketing Coordinator Latoya Fondren. Deputy City Manager Kristoff Bauer (lower left) looks on.

Call issued to Support Black Businesses

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By Cheryl Smith Texas Metro News

When Dr. Fred erick D. Haynes III, of Friend ship-West Bap tist Church, an nounced 100 Days of Buying Black in acknowledging the 100th Commemoration of the Tulsa Race Massacre, we joined the move ment. December 31, 2021 marked 100 days of featuring Black Businesses. and we decided that the struggle continues and we must also. So enjoy reading about more Black-owned businesses and please support.

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Fill our Cup First and With the Overflow Fill Others

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BY TERRY ALLEN

Big Mama stood on her front porch and told us, "There is a secret place in the presence of God, and it is a place that we can ABIDE in. It is a place that everyone does not go, but it is completely accessible by the blood of the Lamb."

Big Mama was certain that it was not our fear that controls us, but is our anxiety of an un known outcome that prevents a person from creating a prosperous journey. She said that when you feel uneasy about something, you could not prosper be cause you think you might be headed for a bad outcome. She said, “some people forget that God is the answer.”

Go ahead, Big Mama. What I know for sure is fear is not the prob lem. Our threats, more often than not, aren’t real. Our problem is anxiety, an uneasiness or nagging sense that something bad might happen. And at the root

of anxiety is uncertain ty. Big Mama would say that God is the only an swer to anxiety, Big Mama's Playbook clearly reminded me that there was never a time when Jesus didn't pour from His cup into the cups of those around him.

To me, that is what we should be doing as His disciples. We are prone to seeking certainty in the wrong places, and God uses the Bible to re mind us not to fear or be anxious about things.

My Texas Metro News family has showcased articles, op eds and ads about us getting our souls to the polls yet I keep hearing," It is not a presidential year our

vote is not that crucial."

Big Mama would step right up to you and say, “You need to feel your cup first and let the over flow fill others without fail!”

Since January 2021, 18 states have enacted 30 separate laws that di rectly suppress the vote and make it difficult for others to vote.

Those laws include vote-by-mail restric tions, restrictions on early voting, and broad er authority for purges of voter rolls.

This is why as a voter, you must turnout and fill your cup with elect ed officials who believe in your values and your ideas of authentic com munity so that our de

mocracy stays intact.

That is what I mean by filling your cup. Brother Abdul Dosunmu found er of The Young Black Lawyers Organizing Co alition (YBLOC), says we must protect Black Bal lots.

He has five points to that and I also say take five of your allies to the polls and ask them each to bring five more vot ers to the polls. I call it Gimme 5.

Will you join us at the paper and vote? Email me at terryallenpr@ gmail.com

Terry Allen is an NABJ awardwinning Journalist, PR professional and founder of 1016 Media, the charity - City Men Cook and Dallas Chapter President of NBPRS-DFW

Big Mama was certain that it was not our fear that controls us, but is our anxiety of an unknown outcome that prevents a person from creating a prosperous journey. She said that when you feel uneasy about something, you could not prosper because you think you might be headed for a bad outcome. She said, “some people forget that God is the answer.”

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Anthony and Rita Hegger Just Married

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Rev. Claude & Patricia Maples 50 years

Albert and Roslyn Goodall Anniversary

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Eric and Lisa Lipscomb-Turner 20 years

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Information SessionsOctober 27 and Nov. 15, 11:30 am to 1pm. at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St. 5th floor, Dallas For more info, contact regina.onyeibe@ dallas.gov

The Kappa Zeta Chapter’ s celebration reception hon oring the newly appointed Southern Regional Directo of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Rhetta Washington McCoy

3:00PM CDT

African American Museum 3536 Grand Ave Dallas

Fall Homecoming is in just TWO weeks! November 3-6, Paul Quinn Alumni will have a great 150th-anniversary celebra tion full of tailgating, catching up with Quinnites, and more.

16th annual TASTE OF BLUE Wine & Spirit Tasting, 8pm-11pm at Vouv, 4445 Sigma Road, Dallas.

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The Viola’s House presents “Path ways to Redemption” Inaugural Black Tie Gala featuring Adri enne Banfield-Norris “Gammy” at 7:00pm in the Statler Hotel Grand Ballroom, Dallas.

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This invitational highlights HBCU Women’s Basketball programs over two days! Look forward to action-packed college basketball supporting the women’s sport and culture!  Four dynamic HBCU women’s basketball teams will go head to head during at Paul Quinn College in historic gymnasium.

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Self-Portrait opened at E Gallery will be on display until February 28, 2023. A reception will be held for the art ist, Rita Cook, from 6 to 10 p.m., E Gallery Studios, 1110 Dragon Street, Dallas.

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Dismay as Key Manufacturer of Cholera Vaccine Sets to Discontinue Production and Supply

By LittleAfrica Staff

At a time when the world is expe riencing an “unprecedented” number of cholera outbreaks, one of the man ufacturers of the only two cholera vac cines available for use in humanitari an emergencies will cease production at the end of 2022.

Health officials are concerned by Shantha Biotechnics’ announcement that the company will stop produc ing its Shanchol vaccine by the end of 2022 and stop supplying it by the end of 2023. Shantha Biotechnics is a wholly owned Indian subsidiary of the French pharmaceutical corporation Sanofi.

Only two of the three oral cholera vaccines made by EuBiologics, Shan chol, and Euvichol, have been licensed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and are accessible for wide spread vaccination campaigns. These campaigns make it possible to stock pile significant amounts of the vaccine in locations where cholera is endemic and areas that may be particularly vulnerable to an outbreak during a hu manitarian crisis. Shanchol comprised around 15% of the doses in the stock pile this year.

Shanchol is special in that it has been approved for use in a controlled temperature chain, allowing the vac cines to be stored for a short time under regulated circumstances at temperatures outside the typical cold chain of 2°C to 8°C.

Shantha’s decision to suspend pro duction, according to Philippe Barbo za, the WHO’s team leader for cholera, came despite repeated appeals from Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director general of the WHO.

According to Barboza, “To say the

least, it’s a very disappointing strate gy.”

The WHO estimates that cholera kills up to 143,000 people yearly in the world’s poorest nations, where access to clean water and minimal san itary facilities is still inequitable. Cur rently, outbreaks are being fought in Haiti, Syria, Lebanon, Nigeria, Malawi, and Ethiopia, among other countries.

According to Sanofis’ representative, the decision to discontinue production of the vaccine was made in October 2020, and as “a responsible partner,” Sanofi “notified global health organi zations and cholera stakeholders three years before supply discontinuation.”

The spokesperson stated: “We took this decision in a context where we were already producing very small volumes versus the total demand for cholera vaccines and in the knowledge that other cholera vaccine manufac turers (current and new entrants) had already announced increased supply

capacity in the years to come.”

Furthermore, “the production of Shanchol will stop at the end of this year. Supply will be discontinued next year. Additionally, in the interests of the global cholera program, we entered into an agreement with our public health partners to complete a transfer of knowledge related to the manufacture of Shanchol.”

Dr. Ghebreyesus issued a warning last week that the cholera epidemic had been “turbocharged” by the cli mate crisis and that access to clean water has been further compromised by severe weather events including floods, cyclones, and droughts.

He emphasized that the average fa tality rate from disease, which accord ing to WHO’s data, was nearly three times higher than it had been during the previous five years this year, was of special concern.

Dr. Ghebreyesus warned that “With an increasing number of outbreaks,

supply [of vaccine] cannot keep up with demand.”

He added, “We urge the world’s leading vaccine manufacturers to talk to us about how we can increase pro duction.”

Although two doses of the oral cholera vaccine provide people with immunity for three years, it has be come clear to health professionals that it is a crucial tool. Providing access to clean water and adequate sanitation remains the only long-term solution to cholera. According to Barboza, “The vaccine is the game changer because it allows countries to buy time to imple ment the rest.”

In order to increase supplies, Barbo za is pleading with other manufacturers to step up. He added: “The makers of the other oral cholera vaccine, Euvichol, which is EuBiologics, of South Korea, were trying their best, but as you can understand, relying only on one manu facturer is extremely dangerous.”

Cholera Vaccine Sets to Discontinue Production and Supply

Coco Gauff

Metroplex for Women’s Tennis Association Finals

By Dorothy J. Gentry Sports Editor

Tennis sensation Coco Gauff is living the dream as a professional tennis player. Being an inspiration is her personal dream.

“My personal dream, I mean, it’s just to inspire peo ple just to do anything, not tennis, per se, but just inspire them to know that every day, you have a chance to be a better version of yourself,” said Gauff. “Life is ups and downs. And I think for me, I want to remind people that, your progress and your jour ney to your goal is not going to be linear, you’re going to go down for a bit.

“But as long as you’re look ing forward to going up, it will happen,” she said

Gauff made the remarks Thursday to media shortly af ter arriving in Fort Worth for the 2022 WTA (Women’s Ten nis Association) Finals Tour nament which begins play at Dickie’s Arena on Monday Oct. 31 and runs through Nov. 7th.

The 18-year-old (and 239 days) will make her debut ap pearance at the prestigious season-ending tournament. She is the youngest player to compete at the season finale since 2005 when Maria Shara pova reached the semifinals aged 18 and 208 days. Gauff will also be the youngest American to contest the event since Lindsay Davenport’s runner-up finish in 1994 (aged 18 years and 165 days).

Gauff will compete in both the singles and the doubles (with partner Pegula) cate

gories. She and Pegula will be the first Americans to feature at the WTA Finals in both sin gles and doubles since Serena and Venus Williams in 2009.

The WTA Finals is the last WTA competition of the year and is reserved for the top 8 singles players and doubles teams in the world, based on their 2022 rankings. Coco is one of a few players who will play in both doubles and sin gles.

Texas Metro News asked her which category she pre fers, doubles or singles.

“I prepare (for each) com pletely different. I would say, I like singles a little bit more.

But also at the same time, I love doubles. Like, like they’re really close to each other,” she said. “I just love tennis in gen

eral. So, I love being on the court.

“However, there’s some thing about (playing) singles. Me personally, I’m a very in dependent person, I like to be alone, to be honest, as a kid, that’s why I gravitated towards it,” Gauff continued. “So I like that aspect of fig uring things out a lot on the court and, you know, bat tling your inner thoughts and yourself, but also doubles, it provides a more relaxed envi ronment.”

Gauff said playing dou bles also helps when things go awry during the singles matches. “I honestly think I probably wouldn’t have sur vived this year if I didn’t play doubles because it’s just… when you lose the singles match it’s something about coming back out on the court and try to fight to win dou bles,” she said. “And I think it helps me mentally a lot be cause sometimes, you know, when you lose, you just want to leave and go to the hotel and go home.

“But I think doubles has helped me mentally become stronger, because I have to push away those emotions that I’m feeling for singles to focus on trying to win the doubles match. So I like both pretty much almost equal ly, but singles just a little bit more, because that’s just how I started.”

Gauff calls her parents and grandfather are her biggest influences personally and professionally. “I mean they (my parents) know me proba bly better than anyone, some times better than myself. And

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I say my grandfather, because he’s very, anybody knows him, he’s very by the book, very professional type of guy, gives it his all, but he also has a rough side. And I think that just describes me perfectly.”

Gauff has enjoyed a phe nomenal year on the Hologic WTA Tour to secure her debut singles qualification, reach ing her first Grand Slam sin gles final at Roland-Garros and two further semifinals at the WTA 250 Adelaide Inter national and WTA 500 Bet t1Open (Berlin).

She boosted her qualifica tion hopes further by reaching the last eight at the WTA 1000 Qatar TotalEnergies Open (Doha) followed by a strong

summer with quarterfinal runs at the WTA 500 Mubada la Silicon Valley Classic (San Jose), WTA 1000 National Bank Open presented by Rog ers (Toronto), the US Open and WTA 500 San Diego Open. Her last eight appearance in New York in September pro pelled her into the Top 10 for the first time in her career, and she peaked in the rankings at No.7 on October 17.

The Women’s Tennis Asso ciation (WTA) is the principal organizing body of women’s professional tennis. It gov erns the WTA Tour which is the worldwide professional tennis tour for women and was founded to create a better future for women’s tennis.

Mansfield ISD Names New Special Education Coordinator

Mrs. Karla Thomas was introduced this week as the new Mansfield ISD Special Education Coordinator. She comes to Mansfield after a more than 20-year career in education including most re cently as an assistant princi pal at Ann Richards STEAM Academy in Dallas ISD. The Dallas native holds a bachelor’s degree from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio and a master’s degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She is an active member of the Chi Zeta Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.

Coco Gauff - 2022 WTA Guadalajara Open Akron - Day 5

Photo: Jimmie48/WTA

Mansfield ISD Special Education Director Kimberly Schwartz and new District Special Education Coordinator Karla T homas New Mansfield ISD Special Education Coordinator Karla Thomas

New Mansfield ISD Special Education Coordinator Karla Thomas meets school board members

Photos Dorothy J. Gentry