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Celebrating 195 years
of the Black Press
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UPDATE: WNBA Star Brittney Griner's Appeal Denied; Moving to Penal Colony
By Dorothy J. Gentry
Sports Editor
WNBA Star Brittney Griner 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 appeal and the Houston, Texas native is expected to be moved to a penal colony, where she’ll serve a nine-year prison sentence on drug charges.
Griner took part in the Moscow Regional Court hearing today via videoconference. According to the court ruling, the time Griner will have to serve in prison will be recalculated with her time in pretrial detention taken into account, meaning she will serve about eight years in prison.
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Vote in the all-important mid-term election on November 8, 2022. Early Voting started October 24th – November 4th, 2022.
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 Ballot” to get a sample ballot. You can also use the League of Women’s Voter guide as well to assist with candidate information at www.vote411.org. Print your sample ballot or write down your choices for each candidate you plan on voting for. No cell phones can be used in the polling place to assist with voting. You can take your sample ballot inside to assist you with voting as well as other literature you may get from outside of the polling place.
After presenting one of the forms of supporting ID listed above, the voter must execute a Reasonable Impediment Declaration. (ask for the document when you enter the polling place)
Ask Questions. No one in the polling place can tell you who to vote for. There are people to assist with questions about ballot issues or next steps to ensure you ballot is counted. Raise your hand and a poll worker will come to assist you. Make sure you place your ballot receipt in the machine to ensure your vote was cast.
Get your sticker. Wear your I Voted sticker after you vote. Lastly, you can work at a polling location and get paid. Contact the Dallas County Election office for more information.
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CELEBRATION!
Black Press: Continuing a Legacy --
10 year Anniversary
Garland Journal/Texas Metro News
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On Proposition A:
The Less Than 1% Club Documentary
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Albert and Roslyn Goodall
Anniversary
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Rev. Claude & Patricia Maples
50 years
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Mr. and Mrs. Mason
Just Married
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Russell Williams
The Nova Fest & Capital Film Market
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LISTEN TO WHAT I AM
TRYING TO TELL YOU!
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BUY BLACK! When Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, of Friendship-West Baptist Church, announced 100 Days of Buying Black in acknowledging the 100th Commemoration of the Tulsa Race Massacre, a year ago, we joined the movement. 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. We're still going strong today and we also received recognition from the National Newspaper Publishers Association for our efforts!
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Buy Black Business Spotlight
Turkey Leg Mac
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Specializing in Stuffed Turkey Legs featuring Wings, Catfish and Burgers and a Full Bar Experience. The Grand opening reviews were great. One customer said, “It looks so awesome, The atmosphere is fantastic and there is enough TV for everyone, and a Great place to watch the game.” Located at 1436 US 67 Suite 200, Cedar Hill. |
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OUR SUPERB WOMAN OF THE DAY
Hon. Thelma Clardy
Hon. Thelma Clardy is not just a sweetheart because
she was born on February 14!
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Hailing from Tulsa, OK, Atty. Thelma Sanders Clardy is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. She received a BS Degree in Political Science from Tennessee State University and a JD Degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Texas Southern University. Prior to opening the Law office of Thelma Clardy, she enjoyed stints at Robinson & West and Legal Services of North Texas. She focuses on family and probate law including but not limited to divorces, custody, child support, post-divorce matters, modifications, grandparent rights, wills, heirships, trusts, guardianships, juvenile matters, and limited civil matters. A co-founder of the Dallas Association of Black Women’s Attorneys which merged with the J.L. Turner Legal Assoc. Thelma also served on the DeSoto TX City Council. |
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Our Superb Women!
2021 was the "Year of the Woman," especially the Black Woman! For 10 months we dedicated this space to uplifting Black women and spreading a message that we need to show love and empower people with love instead of destroying them with hate and disrespect. We celebrate Black Women and call them SUPERB! AND WE ARE KEEPING THE CELEBRATION GOING IN 2022!
Cheryl Smith, Publisher
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Cholera Vaccine Sets to Discontinue Production and Supply |
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Dismay as Key Manufacturer of Cholera Vaccine Sets to Discontinue
Production and Supply
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Black Headline News
LittleAfrica News
By LittleAfrica Staff
At a time when the world is experiencing an “unprecedented” number of cholera outbreaks, one of the manufacturers of the only two cholera vaccines available for use in humanitarian emergencies will cease production at the end of 2022.
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Jadakiss Launches Hiss Cafe |
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JADAKISS LAUNCHES FAMILY-OWNED COFFEE BRAND, KISS CAFÉ
The coffee speaks for itself!
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BOTWC
By BOTWC Staff
Jadakiss, his father, and son are launching a coffee brand that’s 40 years in the making. Coffee is what keeps people going, and it’s going well for many Black-owned coffee connoisseurs. Founded by two men, BLK & Bold is the first Black-owned, nationally distributed coffee brand that has secured a partnership with the NBA and major retailers like Amazon and Whole Foods. There’s also Margaret Nyamumbo whose coffee brand, Kahawa 1893, made history as the first Black woman-owned coffee brand to be sold at Trader Joe's.
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Signs for local and state candidates line the sidewalk leading up to a community event hosted by the Dallas County Democratic Party at Mi Familia Park in Grand Prairie on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022.
(Liesbeth Powers / Staff Photographer)
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Could Dallas County voter turnout boost Democrats across Texas?
Republicans, nearly extinct in the blue county, are trying to sell voters a conservative message to regain relevance.
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By Gromer Jeffers Jr.
Dallas County underwent a dramatic shift from red to blue in 2006, when Democrats won every contested countywide race. But the success of local candidates hasn’t translated into Democratic wins at the statewide level. More than 470,000 eligible Dallas County voters didn’t participate in the 2020 election, according to the county, a fact Beto O’Rourke is focused on in his race against incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott as Nov. 8 approaches.
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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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National Day
of the Deployed
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Mahalia Jackson, Toya Wright, Phaedra Parks, Mendeecees Harris, James Pickens Jr., Monta Ellis, Rickey Sowels, Tameka Calhoun, Keston McKinnon,
Penny Shell, Andrea Janelle, Ron Cook, Gina McGowan Cade, and Stella Russell,
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Congratulations
CLASS OF 2022!
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Nikki G. Bannister
Southern University A&M College Baton Rouge
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Movies On The Lawn: Coco Explore traditions of Day of the Dead with this Mexican-based screening of Coco to close out Hispanic Heritage Month! AT&T Discovery District, 208 S. Akard St. Dallas at 6 pm. |
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On October 26, 1872
Inventor T. Marshall patented the fire extinguisher.
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The racism that murdered Emmett
Till lives on
The icon is still thriving!
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Black Headline News
Minnesota Spokesman Recorder
By David Johnson
In 1955, a 14-year-old Black male teenager from Chicago was sent by his mother to visit his family in Money, Mississippi. This innocent teenager was named Emmett Louis Till. Till was having a great time visiting his Southern family, receiving all the love and attention and having carefree fun for three days into his visit before the horrid curse of violent, racist injustice struck him, his family, and the United States of America!
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Jon Ponder is a three-time convicted bank robber who spent five years in prison. After his release in 2009, he founded the "Hope for Prisoners" program in Nevada which helps former prisoners successfully reintegrate into society |
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Taking a Deep Dive into RAND Research
NNPA Newswire/BlackPressUSA
By Jon Ponder
In some circles, I’m considered “undereducated.” That’s why as the person in charge of all aspects of a prison reform program, given my non-traditional path to the position, I’m curious about how we are doing, according to the experts. In my capacity, I receive quite a bit of research. Ultimately, I was drawn to the RAND Corporation, a pre-eminent research institution. In reviewing some of their key findings, here’s what I learned.
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The Path
As we walk through life's journey, we leave footprints. Some just show where we are going. Others redirect us when we get lost. Still others remain to guide those we leave behind. I see your footprints.
Will you/they see mine?
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