November 1, 2024
GREATER HOUSTON EDITION African-American News&Issues
“Addressing Current & Historical Realities Affecting Our Community”
Vol. 29, Issue 42
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We the People Alot of blacks suffered and died for your right to vote. - Roy Douglas Malonson
YOUNG BLACK VOTERS MATTER
By: Chloé Richards
For generations, the right to vote was a distant dream for Black Americans—fought for in courtrooms, on the streets, and at the ballot box. Today, young Black voters carry that legacy with every ballot they cast, viewing voting not just as a right but as a tribute to those who battled for this freedom. The struggle for Black voting rights is more than a chapter in history—it’s a legacy that continues to shape the lives of today’s young Black voters. While the 15th and 19th Amendments marked pivotal
victories, the lingering effects of Jim Crow laws and ongoing voter suppression serve as reminders that this hard-won right must be actively protected. Many young Black voters draw inspiration from the progress made in representation, particularly with the election of Kamala Harris as the first Black female Vice President. “The progress made has been so inspiring to see,” said Mia Hall, 22. Read more at “To know and understand that Black aframnews.com
CDR LINZY LEWIS III By: May Morrissette
Commander Linzy Lewis III is a native of Houston, Texas and he attended Jack Yates High School located in Houston’s Greater Third Ward area. He attended Texas A&M University and was a member of the Corps of Cadets, assigned to Company H-1, also known as the Rough Riders. His undergraduate degree is in International Studies. Afloat, Commander Lewis’s division officer assignments were aboard USS Howard (DDG 83), USS Kidd (DDG100), and USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) where he was the Electrical Officer, Strike Officer, and Weapons Officer respectively. His department head tours were aboard the USS Jackson (LCS 6) as the Combat Systems Officer and aboard the USS Manchester (LCS 14) as the Lewis on pg. 5