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It was an exciting time at the National Newspaper Publishers Association’s Dr. Ben Chavis (NNPA) annual convention in New Orleans in late June, under the direction of NNPA President Dr. Frederick Dr. Ben Chavis. D. Haynes III Now who doesn’t love to visit New Orleans? Well, in addition to outBobby Henry Sr. standing programming, an opportunity to hear some wonderful messages from dynamic speakers, a wonderful performance from Stephanie Mills and an opportunity to see my classmate, Bobby R. Henry of the Westside Gazette, receive Lifetime Achievement honors. Bobby and I took many of the same journalism classes at Florida A&M University, and decades later we are still friends and working together; See MY TRUTH, page 14
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National Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month Takes Stigma Away from Discussing Fibroids
By Sylvia Dunnavant Hines Dallas County and City of Dallas officials have acknowledged the impact of fibroid tumors by proclaiming July as Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month. That designation is supported by similar national proclamations as well as Texas House Bill 1966 that was presented by State Representative Senfronia Thompson. “As I have worked with organizations, medical experts, business leaders, other non-profits, patients, and community leaders we were able to collectively work with the former Dean of Women Legislators in Texas, State Rep. Thompson,” said former State Rep. Loraine Birabil. “She helped us to bring concerns about uterine fibroids to light. With her assistance we were able to get Texas to be the tenth state to acknowledge July as Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month. "Rep.Thompson also got another bill passed to help bridge the information gap around uter-
Sharpton, WNBA And Griner Advocate For BG’s Release Rev. Al Sharpton and Cherelle Griner were joined by WNBA officials in Chicago for the WNBA All-Star Game as they asked for the release of WNBA great Brittney Griner. By Stacy M. Brown
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ine fibroids. All too often the information is just not available for women, so that they know they have options.” Although an untreated uterine fibroid can be painful and noticeable, some women continue to suffer in silence due to fear of an unsatisfactory solution. This month there will be several activities and opportunities to share information about a condition that has resultSee NATIONAL UTERINE FIBROID, page 15
One day after the wife of WNBA star Brittney Griner expressed frustration that the family hadn’t heard from the White House, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris Cherelle Griner spoke with Cherelle Griner. The White House said Biden called Cherelle to “reassure her that he is working to secure Brittney’s release as soon as possible, as well as the release of Paul Whelan and other U.S. nationals who are wrongfully detained or held hostage in Russia and around the world.” In a July 4 letter, Brittney Griner pleaded with Biden to help free her and others held in Russia.
Midlothian’s "Batwoman" a Victim of Racial Profiling
By Asia Nicole Alcorn
For the past four months, a Midlothian resident who identifies as a Black female, mid-40s and single mother, has been walking through her neighborhood as a form of exercise. She follows the same route almost daily, dressed in her fitness attire, with headphones, Apple Watch, a water bottle and a T-ball bat for safety against wild animals. “Walking in the neighborhood has caused some challenges of me running into stray dogs,” she
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Daily Walk turns into police warning said. “Since the encounters, I decided to walk with a T-ball bat. I purposely chose a small bat because I never want to pose a threat to anybody in my community.” Evidently, someone saw her as a threat. Three days ago, she was
stopped by two Midlothian police officers – one Black, one white. “They told me I wasn’t in trouble but needed to stop walking and put down my bat,” she said, adding that immediately at that moment, she knew
something was wrong. One of her neighbors had alerted the authorities about a “Black woman with a bat,” not once, but twice. “Anyone that has the Ring, Nest or any other type of surveillance cameras on their house can see me walking past on the public community sidewalk,” she said. “I'm not going up to people's doors. I'm not looking in their cars. I'm not even focusing on their driveway. I am just walking my route.” See MIDLOTHIAN'S "BATWOMAN", page 4
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Asia Nicole Alcorn is taking steps today to prepare for her future By Kendall Gayle Washington
Growing up, Asia Nicole Alcorn wasn’t exactly sure what the future might hold, but she knew she wanted to do something she was passionate about. Alcorn is a multi-media journalist interning at Texas Metro News making her mark, and publisher
Cheryl Smith says, “You can see the difference in the paper since Asia has been here.” Growing up in Grand Prairie, TX. Asia was raised in a Christian environment, singing on the praise team. One day, after her Dad picked her up from school, he told Asia they would be moving church homes. Her father, Derrick Alcorn, and grandmother, Emma Davis, started their church over five years ago. “I was so used to my church
family at The Potter’s House,” Asia said, adding that if it was not for the church home transition she would not have grown to be the strong young woman she is today. “l learned to adapt in a new environment and meet new people, which prepared me for my future career as a journalist.” When she was in the womb, her parents would play music, and sing to her. In her younger years, she was a “singing machine.” Asia See MEET TMN'S NEWEST INTERNS, page 3
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Former Bank Robbers Deliver Powerful Message By Eva D. Coleman
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Two former bank robbers, affectionately known as "FoxandRob" walked into First United Bank in downtown Dallas dressed in all white on June 17, 2022 and delivered the most powerful speech on what it means to be free. If you don’t know their "love story," which includes over two decades of incarceration to clemency, check out the Amazon Original, multi-award winning “Time” documentary. They plan to release an expansive book with more details in 2023. The New Orleans based couple, Sibil Fox and Robert Richardson were first introduced to attendees waiting in the First United Bank lobby for the soul food inspired lunch catered by Creations by Dajae to be served. Fox, who prefers Fox Rich, confirmed with Texas Metro News that FoxandRob is “a-n-d” not an ampersand placed together with no spaces because they are “never getting away from each other.”
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all included a Juneteenth “church fan,” information cards about the national holiday also known as Freedom Day which commemorates the emancipation of enslaved Black Americans (two-years delayed in the south), and the official WhoHQ book “What Is Juneteenth?” The program was progressing. Then, the boom happened. The high school sweethearts who’ve known each other for 35 years and have been married for 25 years captivated the attention of all in the room. Rob Rich, who called their visit a “crusade,” introduced his wife and literal partner in crime, giving adoration for her commitment to him after her own release from prison that led to Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards granting him clemency in 2018. “The star of “Time” is none other than Fox Rich,” Rob Rich said. “Fox Rich is a mother of six outstanding sons; sons that I’m glad to have gone half with her on.” Drawing laughter from the crowd, he continued. “She is a published author, a cultural provocateur, and according to Historically Black Colleges and University students, she was considered the most realest speaker of the 21st century.” Rob Rich also said that in 2021, the Critics’ Choice Awards considered Fox Rich the most compelling subject of a documentary or film. “She is by far the most dynamic person that I’ve ever met in my life,” he said. With the audience gathered in the room and others joining virtually from First United Bank branches through-
out Texas and Oklahoma, Rob Rich encouraged a big Texas round of applause as Fox Rich made her way to the microphone. With her strong voice and personality, the Grambling State University graduate who holds a Bachelor of Science degree and Master’s degree in Public Administration schooled the crowd on social injustices and the innate will to fight for African Americans who break the law. Throughout their speech, FoxandRob emphatically admitted and took responsibility for the bank robbery crime they committed. The focus was on the familial impact when at least one family member is incarcerated. “When they got one of us, they got all of us!” Fox Rich said. “They got our money, they got our time, they got our hearts, they got our minds. They got all of us!” She shared about her unrelenting focus to bring her husband, a first time offender for taking $5000 and a property crime sentenced to 60 years in prison, home. Her efforts are on the miscarriages of justice and prevention.
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“If you know anybody Black, you’ve got to tell them that statistics and studies have proven that when people of color go before the criminal justice system, they do not receive the same justice that is given to people who have committed the same offenses that are of different race,” she said. “What does it mean to be free?” Fox Rich asked. “It wasn’t until I became a slave again that I understood.” Fox Rich cited how she enslaved herself See THEY STOLE HEARTS, Page 15
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assumed that her career would land her in music, but that belief changed in middle school. Asia’s mom, Lynette Alcorn, encouraged her to join the Optimist Club of Grand Prairie. Asia went on to give 10-minute speech presentations at national conventions competing against kids around the world. As graduation came closer, she never knew where she would end up after applying to Texas Christian University and the University of Texas Arlington. However, in fall of 2019, Alcorn became an Mean Green Eagle at the University of North Texas. “UNT felt like home,” she said. In the middle of her freshman year, the COVID-19 pandemic began. For some students, it was a struggle to keep up, but Alcorn said it became easier and she discovered how independent she was. The true turning point in Asia’s life was not when she found her passion for journalism, but when her son Zane was born. Zane was the light at the end of Asia’s tunnel. She thanks God every day for her son and for everything she has accomplished. Asia, a Broadcast Journalism major and Spanish minor, will graduate in fall of 2022 with a bachelor’s degree, and the following year with a master’s degree. Asia said she is grateful for the opportunity to work with Texas Metro News this summer. She hopes to take everything she has learned at Texas Metro News, and use it in her future career as a news anchor and reporter.
Angelina Liu assumes Editor-in-Chief Post By Maya Palavali
Friday I’m in Love by The Cure How to disappear by Lana Del Rey Secret of Life by Lord Huron These songs may seem random, but they are a glimpse into Angelina Liu’s personality and style. Liu is an avid fan of musical arts, but her passion lies in the art of storytelling. “I think it's amazing that you're able to get to know some-
body that you may have never gotten to know otherwise,” Liu said. Liu grew up in Vienna, VA, a suburb next to the country’s capital. However, most of her childhood memories are in Coppell, where her family moved to when she was in the third grade. Throughout middle school, Liu continued both theater and basketball, but as she entered high school, Liu made the tough decision to stop those current extracurricular activities. “I decided that they just didn't really align with what I want in the future,” Liu said. “So, I just picked up journalism and took off with it.” Liu started as a writer for her school’s newspaper, The Sidekick, her sophomore year. But as the year progressed, Liu quickly began to love photojournalism and was the staff visual media editor her junior year. “When I first joined The Sidekick, I didn't even really want to try photography,” Liu said. “I'm really glad that I decided to pick up a camera because being able to learn more about the camera and its capabilities has been a really cool experience.” A rising senior at Coppell High School, Liu has earned the position of The Sidekick’s editor-in-chief. Contrary to her current dedication and talent, Liu wasn’t always interested in pursuing journalism. “I never had something that I really loved,” Liu said. “COVID really allowed me to say I don't like what I'm doing right now; that's where I really started looking into other possibilities.” Before her internship with Texas Metro News, Liu was a part of the Scripps Howard Foundation Emerging Journalists program. Her selection as one of the twenty students in the program was no coincidence. As her successful high school career is coming to an end, Liu has an idea of what her future will look like in college. “My father and my sister went to the University of Texas at Austin, so it was always apparent that's where I'll go," Liu said. “I’ll definitely focus on the humanities side of majors.” Liu has a support system behind her that is with her on ev-
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erything, journalism and otherwise. Her friends get her to step out of her comfort zone, while also cheering her on. “I hate people watching me, but one of my favorite things to do is go to karaoke,” Liu said. “I'm just comfortable and being with my friends is the best feeling.”
Grambling State Communications Major Plans to Make Mark By Emily Dieztmann
When Nycorta Diaz Mabry, Jr. came into the world, his name was already predetermined, along with certain expectations. According to his grandfa-
ther and father, Nycorta means "strong Black King," and Nycorta Jr. said both men have been great role models to help chart his path in life. Mabry is one of Texas Metro News' newest interns and he is ready to make a difference. "I have a lot that I can offer the world, but I haven't had the opportunity to show them that yet." Even in a ZOOM call, Mabry exudes a go-getter attitude and an amiable personality. He is one of those people who knows how to lead but also to care for the people he loves. A native of Flint, MI, and graduate of Flushing High School, Mabry played a variety of sports and excelled in all of them, but his favorite and the one he was best at was football.
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He even played for select teams outside of school, garnering many awards. Graduating in 2017, Mabry went on to Davenport University on a full-ride football scholarship. While he had offers from some Division 1 schools, he selected the Division 2 college because he felt it was best for the financial needs of his family. He believes he could have had more and better offers if he just had more exposure — an issue he deals with to this day. Mabry played football through his sophomore year with Davenport University, but then he tore his ACL. He said that injury was truly "the pivot point of his life." Everything in him had been geared toward football. It was "his way out." Now he was out of the game, he did some soul searching. After a long internal battle, he decided his next goal was to attend Grambling State University. He even started reaching out to students saying he would be there the next semester. Sure enough, he was accepted and traveled south to Grambling, LA. Now, a Mass Communications major and Marketing minor, he has decided the biggest brand he wants to build is himself. In preparation for his many big moments in the foreseeable future, he began branding himself under his full name, as he believes it carries a lot of responsibility and power. In addition to writing stories, covering events and learning all areas of the industry, Mabry will also be hosting a weekly podcast in June, utilizing his marketing skills to promote the I Messenger Media Brand that includes: Texas Metro News, I Messenger, Garland Journal and other IMM Digital platforms. Inspired by the likes of Joe Budding and rap mogul Diddy, Mabry plans to use his opportunity at Texas Metro News to build his repertoire, make connections to other powerful leaders of the Dallas/Fort Worth communities and take what he has learned and make a change. He is also focused on changing the world. "Being an influencer means having the ability to change See MEET TMN'S NEWEST INTERNS, page 13
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QUIT PLAYIN’ By Vincent L. Hall It's like winter in America. It feels like winter in America. There ain't nobody fighting because nobody knows what to save. – Winter in America, Gil Scott-Heron When he co-wrote this hit with his sidekick Brian Jackson, Gil Scott-Heron described a nation in turmoil. But that was January of 1975. It is July, the beginning of the summer of 2022. However, this "winter" has to be colder than any other in the history of this nation. No serious survey of Black Music would be complete without researching, reviewing, or rewinding Gil Scott-Heron. His value as lyricist/liberator-laureate was as luminous as it was legendary. James Brown may be the progenitor of rap music, but Heron perfected the art. Gil grew up in his Grandma Lillie's house in Jackson, Tennessee. His mother, Bobbie, was a New York Oratorical Society singer, and his Jamaican father, Giles, was the first black ever to play for Glasgow's Celtic Football Team. Gil understood the stark realities of black life in America as a young teen. At age 13, his grandmother T E X A S
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died, and he was forcibly baptized into the streets of New York’s Bronx borough. He attended Lincoln University in Pennsylvania because writer Langston Hughes influenced his life. Even though he only spent two years at Lincoln, Gil later earned a master’s degree in Creative Writing from Johns Hopkins University. Gil Scott published two novels, “The Vulture” and the “Nigger Factory.” Gil Scott despised and disparaged the status quo and became famous for his one-person nuclear attack on President Ronald Reagan. Gil released songs denouncing and demeaning Reagan like; “We don’t need no Re-Ron” and “B Movie.” “Whitey on the Moon” lamented America’s blind eye to poverty. Gil was an expatriate or no patriot at all. Gil Scott-Heron spat and split verbs as if he created the English language and remolded culture with his quick-witted idioms. Gil Scott was unashamedly Black and proud, but his listenership and fan base was diverse and international. Though some revere him in deference to James Brown as the “Godfather of Rap," he vehemently challenged that moniker, remarking, "Rap is aimed at kids.” Gil Scott-Heron’s music was too
saturated in truth for children and too subliminal for adults whose minds were not open to critical thought. This brother was profound, prophetic, and pronounced in his defiance of America’s often-stated “exceptionalism.”
on turned a corner and walked his final dead-end street… for him, there ain’t no turnin’ back. Gil Scott-Heron must be standing in the wings near the pearly gates; (Black pearls, of course), looking down on his prophecy.
In the song “Angel Dust,” Scott admitted that PCP, which grew in popularity in the “'70s, was a high like none other. But in the following line, he reveals a habit that may have taken his life. “Angel Dust, You won't remember what you're missin', but down some dead-end streets, there ain't no turnin' back.” On May 27, 2011, at 62, Gil Scott-Her-
America is in its winter months, with no sign of this blizzard dying down. Mass murders, angry white insurrectionists, and jaundiced jurors supremely and strategically placed to abscond with justice rule the day. Urban streets, freeway underpasses, and vacant lots serve as the last refuge for a growing homeless population.
Midlothian's "Batwoman" a Victim
bringing awareness to the situation, instead of dismissing it. “We can no longer afford just to let it go or dismiss it, as long as you know you're in the right, she added. “Continue to stand your ground, and let your voices be heard.” Symphony Parson Lowe has lived in Midlothian for 19 years and has “never experienced anything like this.” “When my friend called to share her story, I thought she was joking. I couldn’t believe that this was happening in our community,” she said. “I’m shocked and sad that someone would call the police on someone who was clearly exercising. I see people of all races walking with something in their hands. It’s for protection yet I’ve never thought about calling the police on any of them. Maybe it’s because of my life experiences as a Black woman, I’m not finger happy when it comes to calling 9-1-1. Anytime the po-
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The officers allowed the Midlothian resident to complete her walk, with her bat in hand. However, she took that time to reflect on what happened, accepting that she had been profiled because of her race. “Not too many people who are white, get the cops called on them, unless there's something blatantly obvious going on,” she said. “They're not being called, apprehended, detained or questioned because they're walking in a neighborhood, whether they reside there or not, with a small bat. To avoid any further harassment or becoming a target, she agreed to speak with Texas Metro News as long as she could remain anonymous. She went on to say she sees many other residents walking daily, with golf clubs,
sticks, bats and other forms of protection against wild animals, without anyone saying a word. Although she knows that racial profiling is something not only Blacks but all people of color experience consistently; whether it be based on how they dress, speak or in activities they participate in, she still would like it to end and she found the experience very disturbing and needs to end. “I want my child, who is right now not a threat, to not be fearful of law enforcement,” she said. “How do we bridge that gap? Well, we are a long way from identifying what's the best approach. But it needs to start today, one community at a time.” While she hopes instances like these will cease, this brave woman shared her story to continue
Our jails are teeming with poor folks that should be in mental hospitals. Oh yeah, it's winter in America when the truth of American slavery and racism are too brutal for your children to hear. It’s winter when you create a theory that teaching a theory (CRT) is a lawless act and must not take place in public schools. It’s winter when white folks have declared “civil war” amongst themselves. It's winter when you hold out the welcome banner for “White immigrants” near Ellis Island and “Mexican illegals” die en-masse in a Texas macabre rolling on 18-wheels. It's winter when you wonder if 21 children could die in a White upscale neighborhood elementary school during an ordeal that lasted hours. “From the Indians who welcomed the pilgrims. And to the buffalo who once ruled the plains. Like the vultures circling beneath the dark clouds, looking for the rain, they've been looking for the rain, and Nobody knows what to save.” Gil is not weathering this winter with us, but he added a lyrical retort to Winter in America, "Brother, save your souls, and Sister, save your babies.” Quit Playin’! Vincent L. Hall is an author, activist, and an award-winning columnist.
lice are involved, you never know how it will turn out.” Parson Lowe said Midlothian has a race problem and citizens must work together to deal with it. “While I do believe that it’s going to take all of us to engage in crucial conversations, we also need bold city leaders ready to lead the charge,” she continued. “When I think about Midlothian being DFW’s southern star, that means we are leaders. It’s time we actually start doing it. People of color are moving into the city at a rapid pace. It’s time we talk about it and be the model for the country. We are small enough to turn this around.” Citizens reaching out on social media encouraged “Batwoman” to file a report, attend city council members and speak out about her incident and to report citings of wild or stray animals; but don’t stop with her daily exercise routine.
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A Letter to the Church: Are you living in vain? FAITHFUL UTTERANCES By Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew
Dear Body of Christ, This isn’t for all of you. I want to commend those of you who step up to the plate daily supplying the support that our communities need. This is for those who are focused on dealing with certain people because it’s easy and comfortable. As I witness you celebrating the overturning of Roe v. Wade, I want to challenge you. I want you to really consider the way you are currently supporting women and children in your congregation. I hope that you will also embrace the young women who are single mothers without judg-
ment and that your church has a ministry that caters to their needs offering both financial and emotional support beyond just the spiritual. As churches, I hope that you are taking the time to address the needs of those who you are called to serve instead of just teaching them without the practical application of what they are hearing on Sundays and Wednesday nights. I hope that you are talking to those young men in your congregation about what it means to be a man---that it is more than the ability to create babies but to be accountable and responsible for your actions. My prayer is that you will show them what it means to be in a loving, committed relationship that supports your partner to fulfill their God-given purpose, too. I hope that instead of allowing the women to carry the respon-
sibility of parenthood---since their conception was not a solo act—that you will hold the men in your congregation to a standard of being involved, even if they are not with the mother of their child/children. Church, if human life is so important to you then it must go beyond conception and pregnancy to life outside the womb. How do we care for the unborn but not their mothers or fathers? We do not fight for universal health insurance, liveable wage jobs, housing, and other necessities so that children can come into the world healthy, safe and provided for. We do not question infant mortality and the rates of Black women who die in childbirth and after the birth of their babies. If babies are really important to you, you would be concerned about their educational opportunities.
They would have quality child care centers with teachers that are trained and paid well. We would care about their safety—children and their families would be protected from violence that exists in the home and outside of the home. They could be free to shop in grocery stores, go to the movies, attend parades or even go to school without the fear of being massacred in places that are supposed to be safe. Just as Jesus listed several issues with the Pharisees, those same issues exist today within the Church. Matthew 23:14-36 lists seven woes to the Pharisees which are relevant today: • Teaching about God but not genuinely loving God (claiming you love God who you’ve never seen but hate your brothers and sisters you see every day (1 John 4:20)). • Preaching about God but you
don’t live out what you are teaching. • Confusing what’s sacred and what is not. • Teaching the Bible but not practicing justice, mercy, and faithfulness to God. Getting caught up in the minuscule but not paying attention to what’s major. • Appearing to be righteous but filled with a heart of greed and self-promotion. • Speaking about your love for Jesus but if He were alive today, many of you would condemn Him as well. I hope that in your moments of celebration, there is time for true reflection and change. Without it, our witness to the world is filled with hypocrisy—like the Pharisees. Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew is the President of Soulstice Consultancy, LLC. To learn more about her, visit drfroswabooker.com.
Taking our Supreme Court back OUR VOICES By Ben Jealous Did you ever wonder whether elections really matter? Well, the Donald Trump Supreme Court majority has answered that question for good. Or, more accurately, they have answered it for bad. In the term that has just ended, the new far-right-wing majority on the Supreme Court went on a rampage. They have torn up decades of legal precedent to diminish Americans’ rights and legal protections. To justify the results they wanted, they lied in their rulings the way some of them lied to get on the court. It has been a shameful display of power politics disguised as judging. Not surprisingly, the most attention has been paid to the Court majority overturning the 50-year-old Roe v. Wade decision. A constitutional right that has made a huge difference in the lives of generations of women
was wiped away. The impact will be devastating and deadly. Millions of individuals and couples dealing with unwanted pregnancies, the trauma of rape or incest, life-threatening pregnancy complications, or even a miscarriage that some intrusive government official decides is suspicious, will have their options severely limited or eliminated entirely. We know that those restrictions and their consequences will fall most harshly on already vulnerable people, including Black people, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, and low-income people. Already in Missouri, a major health care system will no longer treat rape victims with emergency contraception because the state abortion ban puts medical care providers at legal risk. Unfortunately, overturning Roe is just one of the harmful decisions handed down by the Trump Court. The Court intervened in voting rights cases to protect gerrymandering designed to limit Black voters’ access to political power. This comes on top of other rulings gutting the Voting Rights Act. The Trump Court went after
sensible regulation of guns. The far-right justices overturned a New York law more than 100 years old that required people to show a good cause to get a permit to carry concealed firearms. Communities that are already
ciety. It is forcing states to divert tax dollars to religious schools like some southern states did when they funded white evangelical segregationist academies that emerged in resistance to the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board
In other words, winning the presidency and controlling the Senate gave the far-right the power to force its harmful agenda on the American public long after voters rejected Mr. Trump. Taking the Court back from the extremists who now control it will be a long-term project. It starts with this year’s elections. suffering from the effects of gun crime are likely to experience even greater violence now that the court has robbed public officials of options and given the extremist pro-gun political agenda the power of law. The court also further dismantled the separation of church and state, which protects religious freedom and preserves equality under law for people regardless of their religious beliefs. The Trump Court took a wrecking ball to this pillar of American so-
of Education decision outlawing racially segregated public schools. This court has made it easier for public officials, like teachers, to coerce students into prayer or other religious practices. This is a very clear threat to anyone whose faith is different from the one dominant in their community or state. In other words, the U.S. Supreme Court, which we counted on for generations to uphold civil rights and tear down obstacles to
equality, is now acting as an arm of the increasingly aggressive far -right political movement. How did we get here? Simple. Thanks to the anti-democratic Electoral College, Donald Trump was elected in 2016 even though almost 3 million more Americans voted for Hillary Clinton. Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell prevented the Senate from even considering President Obama’s Supreme Court nomination so that Mr. Trump could fill it instead—and then rushed Mr. Trump’s third justice onto the court even as voters were casting ballots to remove Mr. Trump from office. Behind Mr. Trump and Sen. McConnell was a massively funded, decades-long campaign to build the political power to take control of the judiciary. In other words, winning the presidency and controlling the Senate gave the far-right the power to force its harmful agenda on the American public long after voters rejected Mr. Trump. Taking the Court back from the extremists who now control it will be a long-term project. It starts with this year’s elections. Ben Jealous is president of People For the American Way.
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The Elevator Project is having a Rhythm and Rhapsody show. Rhythm and Rhapsody is a live show, with music, storytelling, poetry, and dance. Rhythm and Rhapsody is being presented by Verb Kulture at Hamon Hall. The performance will be at 8pm at 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, Tx 75201
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**** Shakespeare Dallas presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream, located at Samuell-Grand Amphitheatre, 1500 Tenison Pkwy. Dallas, TX 75223, through -Saturday, July 23rd. Ticket prices range from $15-$20.
**** The Perot Museum of Nature and Science, located at 2201 N. Field St. Dallas, TX 75202, celebrates its 10th Anniversary with the new exhibit, “Becoming Jane: The Evolution of Dr. Jane Goodall.” Starting July 9th-September 5th, world-renowned conservationist and ethologist Dr. Jane Goodall – who has famously studied chimpanzees in the wild for more than 60 years – will be celebrated in this special exhibition, produced in partnership with the National Geographic Society and the Jane Goodall Institute. **** Grapevine Palace Theatre, located 300 S. Main St. Grapevine, TX 76051, presents family-friendly summer movies every Tuesday and Wednesday through August 3rd. The upcoming movie list includes The Little Mermaid, Frozen and more! Tickets are $4 (children 2 and under are free). **** The Box Garden at Legacy Hall, located at 7800 Windrose Ave. Plano, TX 75024, will host a free movie night every Wednesday through July 27th. Movie-goers can enjoy food from over 20 restaurants located inside the Plano food hall and drinks from one of Legacy Hall’s bars. The Box Garden is now dog friendly,
23 2022 Texas Democratic Party State Convention *** ’Til Midnight at the Nasher will held at the Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street Dallas, TX 75201. This venue presents live outdoor concerts, film screenings and opportunities to experience art on view. FREE Admission / 6 p.m. – midnight (rain or shine). Wolfgang Puck Catering offers bar service, food for purchase, and grab & go snacks the night of the event. Please note: Outside food, beverage, and furniture are not allowed.
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"The Summer I Turned Pretty" is a Must See As of June 2022, there has been a strong divide amongst teenagers, all thanks to a #1 Amazon Prime show, “The Summer I Turned Pretty.” The battle of Team Jeremiah vs. Team Conrad might be deeper than the recent NBA championship, as fans are on opposite sides of Belly’s love life, fighting over which guy is best for her. After the multiple TikTok videos about the show, I had to see if it was worth the hype. It was. “The Summer I Turned Pretty” is the best summer show to watch. Yes, I have read the book and there are several key differences between the book and the series, but it was necessary. Unlike the book, Belly’s brother Stephen stays for the whole summer, creating a character arc of his own. The show presents itself with several characters - not at all in the book, and again it was necessary. The only thing about the show that may turn viewers away is you cannot get too comfortable. Once you settle into something, it changes See THE SUMMER I TURNED, page 10
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On April 9 2020, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson announced the start of the Task Force on COVID-19 Economic Recovery. Johnson named the former president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Richard W. Fisher, as Chairman of the Task Force. Along with Fisher and Johnson, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Adam McGough, and Councilmember Casey Thomas, II, were to serve as the City’s inaugural representatives on the Task Force. However, on May 1 2020, Mayor Johnson and Task Force Chairman, Richard W. Fisher announced some changes within the Task Force committee. Fisher introduced The Beck Group’s CEO, Fred Perpall, as his
co-chair. Johnson reported he, and his two ad hoc COVID-19 committee chairs, Adam McGough and Casey Thomas, II, would no longer be members of the Task Force. According to Yolanda Miller, the Dallas City Council’s Assistant, the Task Force on COVID-19 Economic Recovery, led by Chairman Richard W. Fisher, has been “dissolved by Mayor Johnson.” As a result of his removal in May, Councilman Casey Thomas, II formed the African American Task Force for COVID-19 in July 2020. Councilman Thomas’ African American Task Force for COVID-19 had several meetings in 2021, but not this year. Mayor Johnson’s resolution, along with the lack of meetings per Councilman Thomas, may affect many within the community, considering Dallas County raised its COVID-19 Risk Level to yellow last week.
It’s been two years since the pandemic began, and sadly, we’re still in it. However, COVID-19 shouldn’t ruin your summer plans. There are safe ways to have fun, and here’s some tips to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection: • Consider getting you and your family members vaccinated if you haven’t already. Children 6 months and up are now able to receive Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccines. • Wear your mask indoors and outdoors. COVID-19 is an airborne virus, and it can spread quickly. Always better to be safe than sorry. • Always make sure you have extra supplies on deck. This includes wipes, hand sanitizer, masks and plastic bags to store your trash in. • Wash your hands and or sani tize regularly. And keep some hand lotion so they stay moisturized! • Choose short road trips over traveling by plane. Many airlines
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next second. I find it entertaining. The show is keeping viewers on their toes. Compared to the book, Conrad’s anger issues are less extreme, giving many people a soft spot for him. After he interacts with Belly, he continues to gaslight her, making her believe the moments they share were never real. Conrad tries to apologize, but he is too late because his younger brother Jeremiah
remains honest with Belly about his feelings. Yes, I am team Jeremiah. Every girl deserves someone who treats them with respect, and Jeremiah does just that. As the love triangle continues, Stephen finds himself falling for a debutante and tries his best to do right by her. While all the drama unfolds, the show’s production team found the best music to play over the scenes. If all the drama still does not get you hooked, Lizzo herself gave the TV series her stamp of approval. Not to mention, the series is based on the book written by #1 New York Times bestselling author Jenny Han, who wrote the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before series. If you like the To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before movies, “The Summer I Turned Pretty” series is 100% better. The hype is real, so stop watching the TikTok videos and get the real experience on Amazon Prime Video.
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JULY 14-16 113th NAACP National Convention is the perfect setting to strengthen civil rights and every form of socio-economic equality in Atlantic City to progress policies that impact Black America.
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Iniya Nathan has Stories to Tell By Angelina Liu
As a child, Coppell High School senior Iniya Nathan always had an interest in reading. Whether it be a mystery, romance or fantasy, the complex worlds of each multi-faceted character intrigued her as she struggled to put each book down. “I often got in trouble for reading during class time in elementary school,” Nathan said. This exact hunger to consume stories of demi-gods slaying monsters on top of the Empire State Building, to the tragic love stories of doomed fictional universes has developed and translated to her love for storytelling. Born in Downers Grove, IL, her family moved to Coppell, Texas when she was in fifth grade. Although Nathan is introverted, she does not allow this trait to deter her from seeking truth and reporting it. Her passion to shed light on injustice is motivated by her own experiences with racism and what she sees on the news. “A guy smeared bacon all over my desk in third grade when I told him that I didn’t eat bacon due to my culture,” Nathan said. “I want to be able to advocate for others because there are people who suffer in silence. Writing a story about an experience can help other people who are in a similar situation.” Outside of journalism, Nathan is often traveling with her family to the sandy laid-back shores of the Bahamas, or the massive mountain ranges of the Swiss Alps, where the air is thin but the sunset atop a range makes it worthwhile. The similarities between the fictional worlds of her novels, and the real-life destinations make it special for Nathan to experience the striking beauty of each location. Although Nathan realizes that she can’t fulfill her dream job to teach dragon writing to children, as dragons don’t exist in
this world (yet), she aspires to be a paralegal or work in public relations. Nathan said she is excited to tell the countless stories of those in the Dallas metroplex.
Coppell High School senior starts her journalism career By Iniya Nathan
At the beginning of her junior year, she had no idea that this one class would change the course of her life. Maya Palavali, originally from Valley Ranch, Texas, moved to Coppell when she was three years old. She joined Coppell
also placed her here with Texas Metro News. Palavali’s first article was an opinion and from then she has expanded to writing entertainment stories, features, drawing cartoons and more. Her favorite section is still opinions, and her passion for advocacy tints those stories. “When I was younger, I thought [advocacy] was kind of stupid,” Palavali said. “Why would we need that? It really changed in seventh grade. There were some circumstances where I realized I was not like my peers. It felt like I was other and I don't want people to feel that way.” The two issues that are most
as they have been a huge, supportive part of her life, especially when it comes to journalism. Palavali is ready for her writing to change the world. “I want to shine more light on the people’s struggles,” Palavali said. “But not just their struggles, but their lives outside of being part of a community because that’s not shown enough. People can look at my writing and they’ll think ‘I’ll be ok.”
Young, gifted, Black and focused on success By Asia Nicole Alcorn
Kendall Gayle Washington is
“Big Mama Said” columnist, Terry Allen gives intern Nycorta Mabry, Jr. advice for success.
High School’s student newspaper The Sidekick, on a whim her junior year, a year later than when most students join the staff. At first, she was not very passionate about the program. “I was basically slacking off for the first semester,” Palavali said. “I’m not really sure what changed, but when I came back from [winter] break I just got really into The Sidekick. I exponentially became passionate about this.” She is currently the staff cartoonist for The Sidekick. However, she did not see a future in journalism until after she got accepted into the Scripps Howard Foundation Emerging Journalism Program at the University of North Texas. The one week journalism workshop not only convinced Palavali that a future in journalism is possible, but
important to her are LGBTQ+ rights and mental health, although other issues like women’s rights and racism matter a lot to her as well. While she does a lot of volunteering, her life does not circle around helping others. Her other hobbies include writing poetry and drawing. She is a debater and debate coach and was a part of the Coppell Literary Art Magazine, also known as CLAM. Palavali is not confident that she is going to major in journalism in college as she is also considering other majors such as business and psychology. However, she is not letting go of this passion after high school and plans to at least minor in journalism or continue working in the field somehow. Her inspiration is her family
the definition of young and inspiring. At 16, she has already graduated from Dallas College with an Associate of Arts and Science. Now a rising senior at Bishop Dunne Catholic School, Kendall has her heart set on pursuing journalism and her top school choices include New York University, Columbia University, Florida A&M University and University of Texas at Austin. Kendall is a Jill of all trades, with the personality of a creative leader and a heart of gold. Her parents, Kenneth and Sharon Washington, set high expectations for their daughter, which she has already surpassed. “Kendall Gayle has always been a positive overachiever,”
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Mr. Washington said. “If she wants something to happen and it doesn’t exist, she'll make it happen.” Kendall describes her mom, Sharon Washington, as her best friend and inspiration. “We are extremely proud of her because she is self-motivated and self-driven,” Mrs. Washington said. “She sets her own goals and accomplishes them.” Kendall is a hardworking individual, which you can see by her school and community involvement, along with her grades. She is in the top seven percent of her senior class, of 76. Kendall is a go-getter. She is president of her school's media and empowerment clubs and co-captain of her cheer team. She has also achieved her Bronze and Silver Awards as an Ambassador Girl Scout. Soon, she will complete her Gold Award. “Even though I might not have been in an environment surrounded by people who look like me, I was always involved in my community and church growing up," Kendall said. “I always knew who I was, and I was never shying away from my Black culture.” Kendall and her family are members of Antioch Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, where she is involved in the youth ministry. Inspired by WFAA-TV Channel 8 anchors and reporters Tashara Parker and Cleo Greene, Kendall said she is ready to build and grow her brand. "I'm here with Texas Metro News to learn, grow and experience all I can," she said. "Even after I build my brand, I will come back to uplift Texas Metro News." She joined the Texas Metro News team as a multimedia journalist, writing newspaper articles, managing social media and creating news packages. Within two weeks of working with Texas Metro News, her first article, “New And Improved: Austin Street Center” was published in the weekly newspaper. Kendall Gayle Washington's accomplishments are impressive and she’s only beginning. She is living proof it's not about age. It's more about hard work, positive spirit and determination.
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cont. from page 1 us both publishers. I celebrated his achievements that night and just the night before he celebrated as Texas Metro News walked away with four awards: Third in Newsletter Excellence; Second for Facebook Campaign Award and Robert S. Abbott Editorial & Opinion Award; and
First Place for Carl Murphy Community Service Award. Which brings me to my truth. Last Fall, Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III of Friendship-West Baptist Church announced that for the next 100 days, there would be an effort to increase awareness of and support for Black-owned businesses. I immediately reached out to him and told him it was a great idea and I would support by
featuring a Black business every day in the Metro Newsletter and subsequently on the pages
of all I Messenger Media publications. So for the next 100 days, we showcased Black businesses and it was so rewarding that we decided to continue in perpetuity. We don’t alert the businesses or ask for anything, we just showcase them and hope that our readers will support them and that would make us feel great. Winning an award for com-
munity engagement is icing on the cake. So we say a big thanks to those who support Black businesses and an even bigger one to Pastor Haynes for his support and visionary leadership. That’s what we need more of in the world and I am fortunate to see it in and know three visionary leaders: Dr. Chavis, Bobby Henry Sr. and Dr. Haynes.
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ed in the inability to give birth. In Dallas, there will be a SelfCare Health Fair and Feminine Hygiene Supply Drive, July 16 from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM, at After 8 to Educate (Fannie C. Harris Youth Center), 4212 E Grand Ave; in addition to activities in Beaumont,Fort Worth, TX and across the country. “Many women don’t know that fibroids are common and some of the symptoms that they may be experiencing are not normal. Women are taught to suck it up and bear their monthly discomfort, so they ignore on-going concerns. Very often their issues can be treated and taken care of,” said Dr. Suzanne Slonim, MD a recognized interventional radiologist and leading fibroid expert. According to Dr. Slonim, about 80 percent of Black women and 70 percent of white women will develop uterine fibroids in their lifetime. “Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors in the uterus. They are made up of muscle cells and fibrous tissue,” she explained. “In young women, they start growing any time after puberty. They can cause all kinds of symptoms. “The key factors are that they are not cancerous, and they are quite common. Yet if untreated, they can really cause significant problems in a woman’s life.”
Dr. Slonim says the most common symptoms of fibroids are heavy bleeding and heavy cramping. There are also symptoms like urinary frequency, bloating, constipation, back pain, leg pain and pain during sex. Many of these symptoms are also associated with women experiencing difficult monthly periods. Although it is unclear exactly what causes uterine fibroid tumors, there is information regarding what feeds them and several of the risk factors and protective factors. Estrogen and progesterone are hormones produced by the ovaries. They cause the uterine lining to regenerate during each menstrual cycle and may stimulate the growth of fibroids. Some say fibroids may also be hereditary. Dr. Slonim admits that obesity and estrogen are some things that can make fibroids worse. On the other hand, increasing vitamin D and exercise can help improve symptoms caused by fibroids. “The biggest risk factor is being a Black woman. Eighty percent of Black women have fibroids. Yet, this doesn’t mean that they all are symptomatic. A lot of White Women and Hispanic women have fibroids as well. But they are most common in Black women, and tend to be present as a different condition,” said Dr. Slonim.
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There are four solutions for addressing issues with fibroids: Medication can be taken to regulate the menstrual cycle to reduce the symptoms. Endometrial ablation, removal of fibroids using high frequency of radiations. Uterine artery embolization, which is effective in shrinking fibroids and relieving the symptoms. Myomec-
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tomy, removal of the fibroids. Hysterectomy, removal of uterus. A hysterectomy is the most extreme of the procedures and done in more severe cases. “The bigger a fibroid becomes the more difficult it is to treat,” said Slonim. “They can get so big they are pressing on adjacent structures. They can press against the vein that drains the blood from the leg, so that you can get swelling from the leg.”
In spite of the alarming statistics and severity that uterine fibroids can cause there still has not been much public attention given to them. “In the work to address health disparities we came in contact with medical providers who highlighted some of the issues that patients are facing with uterine
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fibroids,” said Birabil, who is with the Barbara Jordan Leadership Institute, which provides a comprehensive approach to community-based leadership in action. “It is something personal to me as a Black woman. I had fibroids and everyone that I know in my age bracket (of childbearing age) also has had fibroids. In fact, one of my close friends has suffered from debilitating issues from uterine fibroids.”
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Because Birabil has first-hand experience with fibroids, this has become a personal concern to bring awareness to this issue as she has collaborated with the medical community to address this major health concern. “Every week I see women who enter my office whose inside is filled with a uterus that comes up from the pelvis all the way to the sternum just pushing everything out of the way and compressing other organs inside her,” said Dr. Slonim. “I have patients that cannot bend over because their uterus is so big. I have women that are losing weight because they cannot eat due to the fact their uterus has grown so large and there is no room inside them. Dr. Slonim, encourages women to go to the doctor and be examined before fibroids cause major damage. “Those are issues when the fibroids have been unattended for several years. That is when you get swelling from the waist down because the blood cannot drain back to the heart, or the kidneys are blocked. Women can have kidney failure and end up on dialysis due to fibroids issues that have not been addressed.” For more information on how you can participate in Texas Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month, go to the website txfam.org.
They Stole Hearts cont. from page 2 by committing a crime, stating that she “checked herself into slavery by breaking the law.” She shared scenarios of not having control of your own person while imprisoned, to when released, not being allowed freedoms that others enjoy such as the right to vote. “After I did my time, and when I get home and I realized like those slaves in June 19, 1865, I ain’t got nothing but the clothes on my back and a will to live, and a will to use my freedom for the greater good of all mankind,” Fox Rich said. “It shows you the power of the human spirit. That power rests and rules in every last one of us in this room. That power is at the forefront, I believe, of the basic principles of this institution [First United Bank] that says, ‘Spend Life Wisely.’ You don’t get but one.”
Fox Rich implored others to think about racism and skin color. She mused about the interests of others with non-mela-
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nated skin to use the sun, tanning beds and creams. Her speech, of which she constantly had the audience repeating “freedom is a reason
to be celebrated,” was real, raw, relevant and left many with very few words to say afterwards, including First United Bank CEO Greg Massey who seemed inspired and shared his bank’s commitment to “get it right.” The love between FoxandRob was profoundly evident. They personified the term “ride or die.” Many in the room were moved by their presence. The event was organized by First United Bank Vice President and Spend Life Wisely (Community Relations) Ambassador Patrice Withers who felt FoxandRob were a great fit for their celebration. “Our bank exists to inspire and empower others to spend life wisely,” Withers said. “FoxandRob’s story is one of love and impact that they continue to make beyond their family. It
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is also an example of what current day slavery looks like.” Fox Rich constantly shared, “To be free is to free others.” It was a masterful display in the necessity of freeing minds from judgment of those who make mistakes and the realities of redemption. Their story is also heavily rooted in commitment to family and faith. “I know that my God is a for-
giving God,” Fox Rich said. “And if my God can forgive me for my transgressions, then I know that I can forgive myself, and I know that I can forgive my fellow man for transgressions.” The Participatory Defense Movement Nola, an organization founded by FoxandRob, helps families navigate the criminal justice system. For more information, visit pdmnola.org
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