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• Vol. 9 • April 15 - 21, 2021
MY TRUTH By Cheryl Smith PUBLISHER
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Death of reporter leads to Don’t you want MOORE? call for newsroom diversity By Cheryl Smith
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The more I get out, the more it seems people are thirsting for conversation. The pandemic has taken its toll on many, especially extroverts, those people who are the life of the party or just love being around people. Even self-proclaimed recluses and introverts are in need of some companionship because its different when it’s something you want to do as opposed to something you’re forced to do! Which brings me to my truth. Someone who many friends don’t consider to be so nice has become such a nicer person since COVID-19 took over the world. She speaks, is compassionate and actually smiles with sincerity. When she asks how you’re doing she really listens and seems interested. In the past she wouldn’t ask and you knew she didn’t care. Recently she told me that she is afraid. When she told me why, that is when our conversation got deeper. Her: It’s the unknown, feeling like death is imminent and not knowing when.” Me: It has always been that way. Today it’s in your face, though. Her: And when you leave, I don’t know if I will see you again… Me: Same thing. Always been that way. Her: And they want us to take this vaccine that has Lord knows what in it! Me: Do you even know what’s in aspirin or your high blood pressure meds? Do you know what’s all in that cigarette? NO, because you don’t even See MY TRUTH, page 5
Kimberly Potter, the Minnesota police officer who shot and killed Duante Wright has resigned from the force. Brooklyn Center Police Chief Terry Gannon also resigned Tuesday. P-16
Residents of two historically Black neighborhoods remembered an African American journalist during a ceremony last week as a kind and skilled writer who reported news and events in those communities when others did not. Mitch Mitchell, a 21-year veteran social justice reporter at the Fort-Worth Star Telegram, was so often the only reporter who showed up to write news in Fort Worth’s Morningside and Como neighborhoods that he
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became a friend to residents living there, they said. Mitchell died Oct. 1, 2020 after suffering a brief illness. He was 63. “We’re here to celebrate one of us who was our best,” said the Rev. Kenneth Jones Jr., senior pastor of Como First Missionary Baptist Church, during the services honoring Mitchell. Jones was keynote speaker during the observance. It was organized by members of New Mount Rose Baptist Church, a cornerstone congregation of the predominantly Black Morning-
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Father. Soon-to-be husband. Hip hop prophet. These are the names most will remember for hip hop icon DMX. The legendary artist passed away in New York, according to a statement released by the family. He was 50 years old. “Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end. He loved his
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IN MEMORIAM family with all of his heart, and we cherish the times we spent with him,” the family said in the
Atlanta Republican Governor Brian Kemp hastily signing into law the controversial Senate Bill 202 on March 25. Democratic opponents widely view the new law as designed to suppress the increasing powerful Black vote that recently gave Georgia two additional Democratic Senators. Sports figures are largely involved in the debate. One intriguing part of the argument is that traditionally MLB See THINKING, page 5
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April 9 statement. “[He] inspired countless fans across the world, and his iconic legacy will live on forever.” Born Earl Simmons, he grew up in Yonkers, N.Y., and began writing music at a young age despite a turbulent childhood and struggles with addiction. His transparency about his struggles and past shared in his music helped inspire millions worldwide. “DMX didn’t hide behind See DMX, page 10
April 15 evokes thoughts of Baseball heroes and their political, social impact I WAS JUST THINKING... By Norma Adams-Wade
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Sports and politics make strange bedfellows. I’ve been drawn into the debate over moving the July 13, 2021 MLB All-Star Game from Atlanta to Denver because of
Candidate hopes voters will embrace a more diverse and business savvy Council Between participating in media interviews, Christie K. Moore was out walking the streets of Mansfield, Texas recently, sharing her platform and garnering support. Passionate, committed, and smart are just a few of the words used to describe the entrepreneur, who is a candidate for the Mansfield city council, place 5. This native Texan, in seeking her first public elective office, could make history if victorious in the May election, over incumbent Julie Short, a realtor, wife and grandmother. Making history, however, is not what Moore tends to focus on, although she would be following in the footsteps of Michael Evans who also made history when he was elected to the Council in 2020; making him the first African American mayor. That win was significant in a city where as it became more diverse the Council remained lacking in diversity. During an interview about her plans if elected, the twotime college graduate proudly talked about the wide range of support she is receiving and the positive reaction to the possibility of having a more inclusive and diverse Council.
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Hip Hop King DMX- His life, lessons and love
By Tariqah Shakir-Muhammad, Shawntell Muhammad and Jihad Muhammad
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