Vol. 10 No. 23
July 6, - July 12, 2005

Acres Home’s Juneteenth was a “Hot ticket”
Successful 13th annual event was a Real Trip

LAUREN LINDEN and Henry Smith, Jr. will fly the friendly skies on Continental Airlines after winning the 13th Annual Juneteenth’s Zydeco Dance Contest’s grand prize.

BLACK HISTORY  24/7/365

LILLIE TONEY WALLACE

Feature News

Another African American Leaves a Footprint in the Sands of Time

Many African Americans hold a record for being the first to achieve or accomplish something, for instance Guion “Guy” Bluford is the first African American astronaut to orbit the Earth, Thurgood Marshall is the first African American Supreme Court Justice, Alice Coachman was the first African American woman to win an Olympic Gold metal in track and field. The list continues on of our people making their mark in history. Tracy Andrus proved that May 7, 2005 when he received the title as the first African American to earn a PhD in Juvenile Justice.

East Texas News

Taser Guns and the way they are used by police and law enforcement in America have been in the news a lot lately. Most of the news centers around how Taser Guns are misused and over used on Black people, Mexican Americans and poor people. In my mind, the use of a weapon like a Taser Gun by law enforcement on U.S. citizens not only shows a lack of respect for human rights, it represents “cruel and unusual punishment.”

A new chamber is forming to assist Fifth Ward’s community businesses

A third general meeting was held by the upcoming Greater Fifth Ward Chamber of Commerce (GFWCC) in The Fifth Ward Community Service Center located at 4410 Market Street, June 20, with a focus on improving the area’s businesses by providing owners with beneficial information and opportunities.
Vice President, Charles (Chuck) Roberts, called the meeting to order, secretary, Sylvia Scarbrough, read the minutes from the last meeting, treasurer, Wiley Lewis, gave his report, and committee person, Monica Craft, reported on classes.

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