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My Truth By Cheryl Smith Publisher

Worthy of Celebrating This is a significant time in my life and while there has been much to celebrate, there have been some tumultuous times, as well. During the past decade there have been births and deaths, joy and pain, love and happiness. Which brings me to my truth. Ten years ago, I was broached about purchasing two newspapers. At first, I said I wasn’t interested, but after careful consideration and talks with folks who put their money where their mouths are and gave sound advice and support; I made the choice and stepped up to utilize the business degree that I received last century. That business degree, along with my journalism degree from Florida A&M University, and years of training and experience equipped me with what I needed to be a successful entrepreneur. See MY TRUTH, page 6

SERVING NORTH EAST TEXAS

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

As Monkeypox Hits African American Community Hard, Biden Administration Increases Vaccine

By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire @StacyBrownMedia

The Biden-Harris administration announced it would increase America’s supply of monkeypox vaccine by making an additional 1.8 million doses of Bavarian Nordic’s Jynneos vaccine available for ordering beginning Monday, Aug. 22. According to a White House Fact Sheet, the Department of Health and Human Services has set aside 50,000 doses of vaccine from the Strategic National Stockpile, that health departments that host largescale events can request in addition to their existing allocations and supply. “Since the first case was confirmed in the United States, the Administration has led a whole-of-government response to make tests, vaccines, and treatments more widely available to communities across the country and has worked with the LGBTQI+ community to provide information and resources directly to communities most at risk of contracting the virus,” Administration officials stated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data from 43 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico, which revealed that

African Americans comprise 26 percent of monkeypox cases compared to 12 percent of the population. The CDC noted that Hispanic people accounted for 28 percent of cases while comprising 19 percent of the population. Additionally, CDC officials reported that areas with high numbers of cases that did not submit case reports are more racially and ethnically diverse. “As such, the reported data may understate disparities,” CDC officials noted. “Moreover, the share of cases among Black people has risen in recent weeks, suggesting widening disparities for this group.” According to the White House, the Biden-Harris Administration has delivered nearly 1 million doses of JYNNEOS vaccine to jurisdictions – the world’s most extensive JYNNEOS MPV vaccine program. Recently, the Food and Drug Administration announced the Emergency Use Authorization of the JYNNEOS vaccine to be administered intradermally in individuals 18 years of age and older determined to be at high risk of MPV without compromising the level of immune response achieved or the safety of the vaccine. “The action means that each vial

of vaccine can be used for up to five doses since the appropriate dose for intradermal administration is 0.1mL versus 0.5mL required per dose administered subcutaneously,” Administration officials remarked.

The CDC also released a “robust set of resources and tools to help jurisdictions train providers and health care professionals on how to administer the vaccine intradermally.” Administration officials said in less than ten days following FDA’s EUA on intradermal administration, some of the country’s largest counties have transitioned completely to intradermal administration of the JYNNEOS vaccine for eligible adults, including Los Angeles County, California, and Fulton County, Georgia. The increased availability of vaccine doses has enabled more jurisdictions to offer second doses to eligible individuals. The JYNNEOS vaccine is adminis-

Superb Women Our Superb Women! By Cheryl Smith Texas Metro News

2021 was the "Year of the Woman," especially the Black Woman! For 10 months we dedicated this space to uplifting Black women and spreading a message that we

ETHEL LORAINE GREEN LEE Ethel Loraine Green Lee hails from Natchez, MI and she is full of southern hospitality. A former Manager, College Planning and Partnerships at Tom Joyner Foundation, Ethel Loraine Green Lee also enjoyed stints at Dallas Area Rapid Transit, Dallas ISD, Visiting Nurses Association, Texas Area 6 Health Systems and the City of Austin. A proud graduate of Jackson State University with a degree in Mass Communications/Oral Interpretation, the graduate of North Natchez High School also studied Journalism/Public Relations at The University of Texas at Austin and received her masters degree in 1978. A wife, mother, grandmother and community servant, Loraine is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. DELORES ELDER JONES Delores Elder Jones is a gourmet baker who specializes in cooking w/liquor and liqueurs. Owner/Caterer at D’s Delectables and Owner/Photographer at Remember the Moment Photography by Grand Diva, Delores Elder Jones hails from Memphis TN where she studied Urban Revitalization at the University of Memphis. She enjoyed stints at Richland College, Garland Housing Finance Corporation, Dallas County and Memphis Housing Authority. Also a Community/Patient Liaison at Dependable Care Health Service, LLC, Delores is a community servant.

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need to show love and empower people with love instead of destroying them with hate and disrespect. We celebrate Black Women and call them SUPERB! AND WE ARE KEEPING THE CELEBRATION GOING IN 2022! CASSANDRA BRADFORD Cassandra Bradford gets it! She said she absolutely loves what she does and who she is! A senior consultant at Genesis Preferred Solutions, Cassandra Bradford studied business, forensic science and Kinematics at the University of Phoenix and business at California State University-Fullerton. The founder/president of Run Women’s Conference, and the No. Texas Minority Chamber of Commerce, she is a managing partner of Santonye’s Event Center. In 2016 she was the recipient of the NAACP African American Woman in Business and of Influence Award. She’s also a member of Fort Worth Black Chamber of Commerce, Arlington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, DFW Roundtable-Fort Worth. Cassandra also offers a course in securing the government as a client. Log on to: www.contractattraction.com. HON. ANDREA LANE Hon. Andrea Lane is a wife, mother, district judge, child of God and blessed. Hailing from San Antonio, TX, Judge Angela Lane graduated from Judson Senior High School and received her degree in English/Political Science at Our Lady of the Lake University . She then studied law. While at Texas Wesleyan, she was inducted as a Member of the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society. Currently she is the

District Court Judge of the 304th District Court – Dallas County. Previously she was the owner of Martin Law Firm and a former Assistant District Attorney for Dallas County. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Judge Lane attended Disciple Central Community Church in DeSoto, Texas, where she was a member of the choir, active member of the fitness ministry and served as a boot camp and running instructor. SILK LITTLEJOHN Silk Littlejohn is an empowerment speaker and lifestyle coach. Silk Littlejohn works at the Silk Littlejohn Experience (TSLE), a multi-media educational, lifestyle and entertainment brand. A North Texas White Cane Day Board Member, she studied cosmetology and is licensed by Texas Dept. of Licensing and Regulation - TDLR. According to Silk, “TSLE is committed to changing how the world’s views the blind community, with awareness, applied vision infused with inspiring moments, that will continue to motivate change inclusive to the blind and visually impaired.” She is beautiful, talented, smart and the sister can dress! She also has a testimony because she is a survivor, full of love and support for others. YOLANDA HERVEY Smart, beautiful and engaging. That’s Yolanda Hervey! A risk manager at Osburn Contractors, LLC, Yolanda Hervey is a strong finance professional with a Bachelor of Science focused in Business Administration (B.B.A) and Management, General. Previously she worked in risk management at the Wal-Mart Corporation and she is skilled in Claims Handling, Claims Resolution, Team Building, Management, and Leadership A member of North Dallas Community Bible Fellowship, Yolanda is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

ROSIE GRAY Rosie Gray loves to travel and she is a stylish, classy dresser and shopper. A wife, mother, and grandmother, Rosie Owens Gray is living her best life, A retiree from FWISD, she hails from Mansfield LA, but lives in Fort Worth, TX. Rosie studied at Tarrant County College and Grambling State University. Active in her church, she puts family first and loves hitting the road with her daughter and grandchildren, traveling around the country. She’s also a dancer, loving to participate in sessions and display her graceful moves. KIMBERLEY RUNNELS Kimberley Runnels is a campus support team trainer/coach for family and community engagement for Dallas Independent School District. With more than 25 years of experience Kimberley Runnells has also enjoyed stints as a leader for Weight Watchers, a consultant for the Dallas Black Dance Theatre, a family services specialist for Rainbow Days, Inc. and campus manager for Communities in Schools; among others. The Skyline High School graduate received a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish from Prairie View A&M University and she also studied Organizational Development and Leadership at the University of Texas at Tyler,; Spanish language and Literature at Universal-Quernvaca Mexico. JUDGE KIM COOKS The Honorable edge Kim Cooks enjoys training for amateur bodybuilding competitions. The Judge of the 255th Family District Court, Judge Kim Cooks studied at the Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Hailing from Colorado Springs, CO., Judge Cooks graduated from Roy J. Wasson High School and went on to

tered in two doses, four weeks apart, for maximum protection, White House officials noted. They said the Biden-Harris Administration has also significantly increased the availability and convenience of orthopoxvirus tests, expanding the capacity of tests from 6,000 tests per week to 80,000. Further, the Administration has taken a number of steps to make TPOXX, a treatment for MPV, more accessible to prescribe, and today’s announcements build on those actions. Health and Human Services will also launch a pilot program to provide additional vaccine allocations to state and local health departments in jurisdictions hosting large events that attract gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in the coming weeks and months. The pilot program sets aside 50,000 doses from the Strategic National Stockpile that jurisdictions can request to order on top of their existing vaccine allocations and supply. “The number of additional doses made available to a jurisdiction will be based on the size and nature of the event and the ability to reach attendees at highest risk for MPV,” Administration officials said.

August 2022 the University of Texas at Arlington where she received a BS, in Biological/Medical Technology/Business Management. For 12 years she practiced family law litigation at the Law Office of Kim A. Cooks, p.l.l.c. specializing in divorces, child custody, child support, child protective services and juvenile matters. She’s a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. CHRISTY DEAN She’s a radio personality, actress, poet and professional play watcher. Hailing from Dallas, TX., Christy Dean is a substitute teacher with a wealth of knowledge, experience and talent. A graduate of Paul Quinn College with a Bachelor of Arts a Degree in Mass Communication and Media Studies. While in school, she served as Miss Paul Quinn College, was a member of the student chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists and participated in the Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Journalists Urban Journalism Workshop. IRMA D. CRAYTON A committed educator and community servant Irma D. Crayton greets the world with a smile. Irma D. Crayton attended Justin F. Kimball High School. She studied Elementary and Special Education at East Texas State University now Texas A and M and a Masters Degree from Howard University. A member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Irma, the talented and lovely Irma D. Crayton, has almost 30 years of experience in the field of Elementary Special and General Education. She is also a retired United States Navy Veteran. DELORES WILSON Delores Wilson has a heart of gold. Loving, compassionate and a true servant. That’s this beautiful diva. Delores Wilson hails from Winston-Salem, See SUPERB WOMEN page 8