April 2, 2023
GREATER HOUSTON EDITION
Vol. 28, Issue 11
African-American News&Issues
“Addressing Current & Historical Realities Affecting Our Community”
Jolanda Jones’ Staff Resigns
By: Afram News
Three members of the staff of State Representative Jolanda Jones has resigned due to an “abusive and hostile work environment.” Jones previously served as Houston Council member and Houston Independent School District Trustee. This is not the first time that Jones has been in the hot seat as there have been issues with her and how she has handled her colleagues in the past.
Modern Day Slavery
By: Roy Douglas Malonson
Many people forget that the American Prison System (APS) is a business. In fact, The Fordham Journal of Corporate and Financial Law noted that over $74 billion each year is generated by the APS, funded by the government and by taxpayers. They also mentioned that each inmate can bring in $6,000 to $14,000 in revenue. In the APS, they benefit off cheap labor and make money off of Black and brown people, since we are the main ones that are getting locked up. This is modern day slavery. What needs to be done to address the racial inequality in the justice system? In order to
find a solution, we must first acknowledge that a problem exists. It is no secret that the criminal justice system locks up more Black people than White people. This is nothing new, but it continues to be a problem in our communities. We have heard about different kinds of reforms, policies, and legislation taken place all over the world, but not enough attention has been aimed at fixing the racial inequities that lie within the criminal justice system. There are several reasons why this problem can no longer exist. One being that it is Slavery on breaking up Black families. pg. 3
Trump is Indicted
By: Afram News
After escaping many accusations against him over many decades, Trump has finally been indicted. The former president has been investigated due to a payment of hush money to Stormy Daniels, a stripper and adult film actress who claimed she had an affair with Trump some years before he took office at the White House. This is a moment that Trump didn’t see coming as he is used to getting away with stuff. Trump was impeached twice, and with him being in the run for the 2024 presidential seat, it will be interesting to see how this all plays out for him this time.
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