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Vol. 9 No. 33
Oct. 27 - Nov. 2, 2004

Democracy on Trial!
The world will watch America’s polls


The eyes of the world will be on the brothers (Far left photo), especailly Jeb, the Gov. of Florida, who has his brother George’s back.

PUBLISHER’S ANALYSIS
by Roy Douglas Malonson

Propositions are political “tricks”



BEULAH SHEPHARD (left), a beloved political activist favors Proposition 2.

ANNISE PARKER (right) thinks Proposition 3 would solve many problems.


Reforming Texas Justice System
Network Seeks To Help Former
African-American Inmates



Our goal is to rally people to be more involved in demanding changes that help break the cycle that lands many back in prison for parole violations or repeat criminal activity,” she said. “The Texas Justice Network wants to get the word out that changes are on the way, but it will take the efforts of family members and concerned community to make it happen.



BLACK HISTORY  24/7/365

Annie Mae Lane Edwards


Feature News

African-Americans Demand Change
Fight For Voice and Ease to Racial Tensions in McKinney


Rev. Cecil Mack,far left, Jesse Jones and Ruby Howard are part of a group of African-American residents tired of racial tensions and problems with police. The group have enlisted Dallas civil rights leaders and the U.S. Justice Department to help form a neighborhood association to fight for better representation and increase the African-American voice in city government.


All Six Austin School Bond Propositions approved

DOC’S COLLEGE NOTES By: Dr.Hill

“Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do... Where there’s love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong”

Ella Fitzgerald, 1987

 




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