Sgt. Torrey Rhone (c) makes history in Mesquite. Credit: Photo courtesy |
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Since 1953 the Mesquite Police Department has never had an African American to attain the rank of Sergeant, or hold a management position since its inception. Police Chief David Faaborg said, “I am proud of everything Torrey has achieved. He has been a leader in our department spearheading many public outreach efforts to improve our community. Torrey has performed his duties in an exemplary manner. He is highly respected by his supervisors and peers. |
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NO MASKS!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced that people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can discard the masks and also cease to physically distance. That's for inside or outside, so while some businesses, and sports teams have celebrated the announcement, many took to social media to say they would not stop wearing their masks.
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By Marc Morial
My fellow Americans, look, we have to come together to heal the soul of this nation … We have the giant opportunity to bend the arc of the moral universe toward justice, real justice …We have a real chance to root out systematic racism that plagues America and American lives in other ways. A chance to deliver real equity: good jobs, good schools, affordable housing, clean air, clean water, the ability to generate wealth and pass it down to generations because you have an access to purchase a house. Real opportunities in the lives of more Americans — Black, white, Latino, Asian-Americans, Native Americans.”
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Life-without-parole sentences are steadily replacing the death penalty across the U.S. Juan Bernabeu for The Marshall Project/Special Contributor |
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Life-without-parole sentences are exploding. But America’s legal defense system hasn’t kept pace.
Dallas woman spent months in county jail but said her lawyer met with her just once
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By Cary Aspinwall
This investigation was published in partnership with The Marshall Project, a nonprofit news organization covering the U.S. criminal justice system, The Dallas Morning News and NBC 5. Shuranda Williams spent more than a year in the Dallas County jail, waiting to talk to someone about fighting the murder charge she faces. The police have said she was involved in the 2019 killing of a suspected drug dealer; she insists she wasn’t. If she’s convicted of capital murder, Williams, 44, faces a minimum sentence of life in prison without parole.
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This story, originally published in The Dallas Morning News, is reprinted as part of a collaborative partnership between The Dallas Morning News and Texas Metro News. The partnership seeks to boost coverage of Dallas’ communities of color, particularly in southern Dallas.
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CONGRATULATIONS
Andre Williams II
Bishop Louis Reicher High
CLASS OF 2021
HE'S ON HIS WAY TO
Texas Southern University
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SPOTLIGHT
The Taste of Fort Worth at. 2917 S Cravens Rd, Fort Worth Event by Trecy Johnson, Shoedacious Shoes, and
Young Black Entrepreneurs Networking.
May 22, 2021 12-4 pm.
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THE ELITE NEWS & THE BLAIR FOUNDATION
INVITES THE PUBLIC TO PARTICIPATE IN AND ATTEND
THE DALLAS, TEXAS
“INAUGURAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION MARCH & FESTIVAL”
THIS EVENT INCLUDES A 3 ½ MILE PARADE/ MARCH & FESTIVAL.
THE PARADE/MARCH STARTS AT THE “WILLIAM BLAIR JR. PARK” AND ENDS INSIDE OF FAIR PARK. THE FESTIVAL TAKES PLACE INSIDE THE FAIR PARK. CELEBRATING THE EMANCIPATION ANNIVERSARY OF ENSLAVED BLACK PEOPLE IN TEXAS. IT IS, AT THIS PERIOD IN AMERICAN HISTORY THAT WE SEEK UNIFICATION AND INCLUSIVENESS OF ALL MANKIND.
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Johnny Gill, Naomi Campbell, Donell Jones, Faith Thigpen, Bernard Shaw, Faith D. Burnett-Curry, Bamidele Joseph, Jaycee Esse, Stephaney Gibson Lafears, Kaye Meador, Collin Benson, Kelly Wright, Deirdre Childress Hopkins, Clarence Edmond Shackleford, Henry H. Batson, III |
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By Dr. E. Faye Williams
I’m not perfect, nor do I claim to be. Although I strive to get as close as possible, I don’t evaluate my comportment as perfect or my judgment as infallible. I accept the humanity and infallibility of others and hope, that when evaluated by others, I will be extended that same courtesy and grace. On occasion, my eyes have even been closed to the obvious.
My focus has been the achievement of social and economic justice for those who’ve been historically or systematically disadvantaged by the imposition of impediments to their progress — typically, women and people of color.
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Department of Homeland Security Hiring Webinars
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Hello Students and Graduates
The Department of Homeland Security's compelling mission draws candidates seeking to join a team that makes a difference in the lives of their fellow citizens. The threats and challenges facing the Department and the Nation are complex and constantly evolving. Now more than ever, DHS must recruit, develop, and retain a talented and diverse workforce.
DHS is seeking hundreds of qualified individuals to fill critical positions in cyber security, information technology, intelligence analysis, law enforcement, travel security, emergency management, business operations, mission support, and more. As part of our hiring efforts, we are hosting a series of webinars to provide information on the Department's mission, career opportunities, special hiring authorities, effective résumé writing, and creating a profile on USAJOBS. All webinars are open to the public.
To register for our webinars or learn more about our upcoming recruiting and outreach events, visit www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/hiring-event. Please share this information with friends, family, and anyone interested in a rewarding career with the Department.
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