June 4, 2023
GREATER HOUSTON EDITION
Vol. 28, Issue 20
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African-American News&Issues
“Addressing Current & Historical Realities Affecting Our Community”
Nicholas Lewis
A Rising Star By: Crystal LaShan
Committed, focused, hilarious, and leaving everything on the stage, are perfect descriptions of the super-talented actor, Nicholas Lewis. Born and raised in Houston, TX, he is a 2005 graduate of Sterling High School and former drama student of the multiple UIL One Act Play State Awardwinning Theater Educator/ Director Yvonne Dupree. When Nicholas was Ms. Dupree’s student, he won Best Actor for his role in August Wilson’s play, Jitney. That was only the beginning of his success in the arts. From being a seasoned Express Children’s Theater actor, to his flawlessly emotional portrayal of Miss Raj in the Colored Museum, to his most recent beautifully layered portrayal of the controversial DJ Randall in the Ensemble Theatre’s production of Brother Toad, Nicholas never disappoints. He digs deep into his soul to give authentic and poignant impacted industrial production and many portrayals of every role he plays. people lost their jobs and suffered financially. Take note, Nicholas is definitely an actor to According to the Federal Reserve’s History, it watch. He aspires to continue his passion for was Ben Bernanke, who was a member of the acting, prop, and set design. All while pushing Federal Board of Governors during that time, the limits of his work and seeking to become he acknowledged that, “The Federal Reserve’s a prominent artist amongst his peers. When mistakes contributed to the ‘worst economic asked what his acting philosophy is, Nicholas disaster in American history.’” responded, “I speak to young performers and The Fed’s decided to raise interest rates in tell them, if you feel silly on stage nine times 1928 and 1929 thinking it would be in the best out of ten, you’re doing it right… and never be interest of the economy. However, afraid to go big.” Nicholas Lewis, remember Welfare on his name, he will definitely be among the this decision backfired and recessions started all over the world. pg. 3 superstars in the near future.
Welfare and the Black Household
By: Jeniece Thompson
Has Welfare crippled or destroyed Black families? Welfare was initially created to help those in need. At least that is what the definition tells us. It was in 1935 that Welfare was created under President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who was primarily focused on creating jobs for those unemployed individuals. He also supported governmental aid for children in poverty and other dependent individuals. The Great Depression was the “longest downturn” the United States has ever experienced. It lasted from 1929 to 194, and greatly