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October 16, 2023, HOUSTON, TX – Congressional Candidate Amanda Edwards has raised over $1 million in less than 4 months, a substantial sum that helps bolster the frontrunner status of the former At-Large Houston City Council Member in her bid for U.S. Congress. Edwards raised over $433,000 in Q3 of 2023. This strong Q3 report expands on a successful Q2 where Edwards announced just 11 days after declaring her candidacy that she had raised over $600,000. With over $829,000 in cash-on-hand at the end of the September 30th financial reporting period, Edwards proves again that she is the clear frontrunner in the race. “I am beyond grateful for the strong outpouring of support that will help me to win this race and serve the incredible people of the 18th Congressional District,” said Edwards. “We are at a critical juncture in our nation’s trajectory, and we need to send servant leaders to Congress who can deliver the results the community deserves. The strong support from our supporters will help us to cultivate an 18th Congressional District where everyone in it can thrive.” Edwards said. “Amanda understands the challenges that the hard-working folks of the 18th Congressional District face because she has never lost sight of who she is or where she comes from; she was born and raised right here in the 18th Congressional District of Houston,” said Kathryn McNiel, spokesperson for Edwards’ campaign. Edwards has been endorsed by Higher Heights PAC, Collective PAC, Krimson PAC, and the Brady PAC. She has also been supported by Beto O’Rourke, among many others. About Amanda: Amanda is a native Houstonian, attorney and former At-Large Houston City Council Member. Amanda is a graduate of Eisenhower High School in Aldine ISD. Edwards earned a B.A. from Emory University and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. Edwards practiced law at Vinson & Elkins LLP and Bracewell LLP before entering public service. Edwards is a life-long member of St. Monica Catholic Church in Acres Homes. For more information, please visit www.edwardsforhouston.com
As September 13th rolls around, we extend our warmest birthday wishes to the creative powerhouse, Tyler Perry, a man whose indomitable spirit and groundbreaking work have left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. With his multifaceted talents as an actor, playwright, screenwriter, producer, and director, Tyler Perry has not only entertained but also inspired audiences worldwide, particularly within the African-American community, where his influence and role have been nothing short of powerful. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1969, Tyler Perry’s journey to stardom was a path riddled with adversity. Raised in a turbulent household, he found refuge in writing, using it as a therapeutic outlet. This period of introspection gave rise to one of his most iconic creations, Madea, a vivacious, no-nonsense grandmother who would later become a beloved figure in Perry’s works, offering a unique blend of humor and profound life lessons. Despite facing numerous challenges, including rejection and financial struggles, Perry’s determination and unwavering belief in his abilities propelled him forward. In 1992, he staged his first play, “I Know I’ve Been Changed,” which, although met with limited success, was a pivotal moment in his career. Unfazed by initial setbacks, Perry continued to hone his craft, and by 1998, he had successfully produced a string of stage plays that showcased his storytelling prowess.
Calling all teenage student-athletes! If you have dreams of playing college soccer and wish to represent an HBCU, the HBCU ID Camp is your golden opportunity. From 8 am to 5 pm on November 11-12, Houston Sports Park will transform into a hub for aspiring male and female soccer players. Coaches from HBCUs across the nation will be present to evaluate, scout, and offer valuable feedback. Moreover, they might even spot the next soccer prodigy to join their collegiate soccer programs. This camp is not just about honing your soccer skills but also a chance to connect with the HBCU soccer community. You’ll learn the ins and outs of what it takes to excel on the field and in the classroom, which is crucial for a college athlete. The HBCU ID Camp is an excellent platform to network with coaches, learn from experienced athletes, and take the first steps toward your college soccer journey. To secure your spot at this incredible event, don’t forget to register [here](insert registration link). Space is limited to 120 participants, so make sure to reserve your place before it’s too late. It’s time to turn your dreams of playing college soccer into a reality.
WHY: Trump and Trumpsters?
What does Trump’s (37) federal indictments mean for the well-being of American democracy? Certainly, it is not that America’s political system is working, because if that were the case, Trump would have never received the GOP nomination in 2016. America’s political system is working for the lunatics among us, some Christian Right Evangelicals, The GOP, White Nationalists, Fox “FAKE” News, and some spiritually misguided Blacks and other minorities.
Even after experiencing four years of utter chaos of the Trump doctrine of “Make America Great (White) Again,” most Americans learned absolutely nothing. However, we do have an eternal paradigm stated by one of the world’s greatest scientific minds, Albert Einstein who said with great clarity, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” America, this is the classic definition of insanity. Therefore, the (73+) million voters who voted for Trump are a classic example of what Einstein was referencing regarding insanity. America let’s thoroughly examine The Trump Doctrine. Is Trumpism spiritually grounded in insanity? Or are the subscribers to the Trump doctrine and philosophy of governance in a multicultural democracy spiritually insane? These are the questions that every Godfearing American must ask? Because Donald J. Trump has proven to the world community that he is insane, and the only thing he loves is money, and he believes that money and power are synonymous.
Sadly, when Trump announced his Presidential campaign in June of (2015) descending his golden escalator in Trump Tower, Trump highlighted his prejudices and institutional racism against Blacks and other minorities, especially Mexicans referring to them as rapists, robbers, and drug traffickers. Unfortunately, Hispanics have an extremely bad understanding concerning how the GOP feels about them. Therefore, if a political candidate or political party tells you how they feel about you, you should believe them, and vote accordingly. Or else you should seek psychiatric counseling because you have self-hatred issues that are grounded in masochism.
Christian Right Evangelicals, stop substituting one sin for another sin. Sin is sin. Donald J. Trump is the biggest sinner that has ever occupied The White House. Now that Trump has been federally indicted for crimes against the American people, probably based upon his potential desire to monetize government secrets for personal enrichment and power, not love of country. Know this, if Trump loved Americans, he would have left the documents where they rightfully belong, not stored in a bathroom or sitting openly on an entertainment stage. Fox “FAKE” News has promoted the Trump Doctrine to the nth degree and told as many lies to their faithful viewers and subscribers as has Donald J. Trump. However, their lies finally got the best of them because they settled out of court for 787, 000, 000 million dollars. Fortunately, Fox “Fake” News is still on the lawsuit hook for lying against Smartmatic for (2.7) billion dollars.
Spiritually misguided Blacks and other minorities will soon find out that the Trump doctrine does not include them nor their children or their grandchildren. Thank God, that Christian Right Evangelicals, The GOP, White Nationalists, Fox “FAKE” News, some spiritually misguided Blacks, and other minorities will soon find out that the spiritual wheels of justice grind ever so slowly, but righteously so fine. America beholds the righteousness of God manifest itself through Jack Smith, Alvin Bragg, and Fani T. Willis, and then behold the manifestation of God and His salvation on behalf of all Godfearing Americans. “We must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ: that everyone may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad” (2 Corinthians 5: 10).
Is the GOP a morally bankrupt personality cult, not a serious democratic governing political party? If the answer is a resounding yes, we must partition the federal government to enact specialized (24/7) governmental psychiatric funding for (73+) million Trump voters/supporters because they need psychiatrist counseling for both their conscious and unconscious minds (24/7). Sadly, America, everyone that says Lord, Lord, doesn’t mean it. Trump said Lord, Lord, went in front of a church, and held the Bible upside-down, as an indicator that his life is upside down. Amen!
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