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.
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Will there be justice for Ahmaud and Andrew?
By: Roy Douglas Malonson
“In order to protect life and property, prevent crime and reduce the fear of crime, we will provide service with understanding, response with compassion, performance with integrity, and law enforcement with purpose and vision.”
Though this is the mission statement of the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office, a recent “overkill” shooting shows the office is lacking in understanding, compassion, and especially integrity.
Another Black man has been killed by police in AmeriKKKa, and again, Benjamin Crump is standing beside a grieving family at a news conference about the death.
Andrew Brown Jr., 42, was shot to death by police last week in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. His family is calling it a cold-blooded “execution.”
According to Sheriff Tommy Wooten, seven Pasquotank deputies were trying to serve Brown search and arrest warrants from a felony drug charge.
“This tragic incident was quick and over in less than 30 seconds, and body cameras are shaky and sometimes hard to decipher,” Wooten said.
Do you hear this? Thirty seconds, and a Black man was dead.
Reports indicate that Brown was attempting to get away when deputies opened fire. He was shot several times in the arm as he was driving, but an independent autopsy concluded that the fatal shot was a gunshot wound to the back of the head. It has been shown that Brown posed no major threat to deputies as he was attempting to flee.
Adding insult to injury, Brown’s relatives and attorneys said in a news conference that they were only allowed to view a 20-second body camera video of the incident. The footage showed deputies in a pickup truck rushing to arrest Brown. Shouting and commands can be heard, but the actual shooting is not shown.
The deputies involved have been placed on administrative leave.
Unlike some states, North Carolina does not consider police recordings to be public record. Formal requests have to be signed off by a judge for recordings to be released.
Bakari Sellers, one of the Brown family attorneys, says that even though the body camera footage is not a public document, the Sheriff has the authority to release the footage to the family in private.
Shortly after the news conference, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) opened a Civil Rights investigation separate from the state’s examination of the shooting.
Why do we have to jump through hoops to get the full footage of the shooting released? The video showing the deadly shooting of 16-year-old Ma’Khia Bryant in Columbus, Ohio was released several hours after the incident, so what’s different about this case?
Democratic state lawmakers are advocating for legislation to require that all body-cam and dashboard-cam footage be released to the public within 48 hours, unless a court order restricts access.
Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump is coming right out with it, asking, “What is the Pasquotank County Sheriff’s Office hiding?”
We have to ask the same thing, but we should already know. White folks trying to protect other White folks while Black folks getting ready to bury another one of their own.
And with the continuous spree of murdering Blacks, another former law enforcement officer – and his son – may finally have their own day of reckoning.
On Wednesday, the three men who were previously charged in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery were indicted by a federal grand jury and charged with hate crimes and attempted kidnapping.
On Feb. 23, 2020, Arbery was “jogging while Black” in Brunswick, Georgia, when Travis McMichael, 35, and his father, Gregory McMichael, 65, chased him down in their truck and shot him dead. The father and son used the bogus excuse that they thought the Black jogger was breaking into homes in their neighborhood.
William “Roddie” Bryan, 51, was driving behind the father-son duo in a separate truck and filmed the shooting.
The father, a retired police officer, leaked the video because he wanted “the public to know the truth,” his attorney said.
That video is what sealed their fate and brought about the initial murder charges against the McMichaels. Now, the Department of Justice said it is clear that the men confronted Arbery “because of his race.”
Arbery, who was described by all as loving and compassionate, was killed at the young age of 25. He went out for a simple jog, and never returned. He wasn’t a burglar, he wasn’t a criminal, his only “crime” in the eyes of a racist White America was being born Black.
Keep your eyes open and your heads up, people. In the meanwhile, will there be justice for Ahmaud and Andrew?
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