September 20, 2024
GREATER HOUSTON EDITION African-American News&Issues
“Addressing Current & Historical Realities Affecting Our Community”
Vol. 29, Issue 36
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We the People Your vote and your money are the two most powerful things you have. Be careful who you give them to. - Roy Douglas Malonson
‘THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER TO VOTE’ By: Alice Claiborne
LEE ALCORN: A TRUE CHAMPION OF THE PEOPLE By: Natiece Ford
“Lee was a constant regardless. I think that will be his legacy.” That is how Commisioner of Dallas John Wiley Price described Civil Rights activist Lee Alcorn. Lee Alcorn has been a pillar in his community fighting discrimination at every turn, with many describing him as in your face about the issues. Pastor Kyev Tatum of New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church described Mr. Alcorn as “the greatest Civil Rights leader in Texas.” For decades Lee Alcorn was a warrior for equality, fearlessly challenging deep racism in Grand Prairie and beyond.
D. Lee Alcorn, born July 23rd 1937 in Ledbetter, Texas and served in the United States Air Force as a Cryptologist for 4 years, afterwards he would go on to graduate from the University of Texas Medical School of Radiology and Technology where he would go on to head the Radiology Department of the VA hospital encouraging Black men and women to become radiology techs ensuring that there would be people of color in positions where there otherwise would have been none. In 1995 Lee Alcorn Alcorn pg. 3
Important dates to remember this election season include: Oct. 7: Last day to register to vote Oct. 21: Early voting begins Oct. 25: Deadline to apply for ballot by mail Nov. 1: Early voting ends Nov. 5: Election Day For official information, including registration and vote-by-mail deadlines, please visit VoteTexas.gov or call 1-800-252-VOTE. If you live in Texas, check your voter register immediately: teamrv-mvp.sos.texas.gov/MVP/mvp.do
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