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GERRY MONROE IS THE RICHT CHOICE!

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Businesswoman Georgia Provost, Fort Bend District Attorney Brian Middleton, Pastor James Nash, State Rep. Harold Dutton, Brad “Scarface” Jordan, Dr. Bertie Simmons, Ed.D., and Dr. Nissi Hamilton are all standing with Gerry Wayne Monroe on Nov. 2nd.

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“PROUD AMERICANS CELEBRATING FREEDOM WITH AUBREY R. TAYLOR.”

“WHAT FREEDOM MEANS TO ME.”

FIVE STAR GENERAL: “Freedom, generally, is having the ability to act or change without constraint. A person has the freedom to do things that will not, in theory, or in practice, be prevented by other forces. Outside of the human realm, freedom generally does not have this political or psychological dimension. Freedom means African Americans not being murdered unjustly by law enforcement. Freedom is quality education for every person. Freedom is when Black America is paid reparations. When that is done Blacks will enjoy financial freedom in my opinion.”

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A VOTE FOR GERRY MONROE IS A VOTE TO END “ALL” OF THE CORRUPTION AT HISD

Monroe Consultations LLC was officially established in March 2021. The owner is Gerry Monroe. Mr. Monroe is a lifelong resident of Houston Tx. He’s also a 1986 Graduate of Jack Yates Sr. High School. Mr. Monroe is a member of The 1985 Yates Lions State Championship Football Team which is arguably the greatest State Champions in Texas History. Mr. Monroe has an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Central Texas College and he’s currently working on his Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Lamar University in Beaumont Texas. Gerry Monroe is considered by most as the best education advocate in the state of Texas. For 10 years Mr. Monroe has been a fierce advocate of all children when it comes to educations. It is not uncommon to see Gerry Monroe at a school board meeting. His advocacy has affected the education sector throughout Texas. Every single child matters to Gerry Monroe. The main issues that Mr. Monroe wants to address are: Teacher Pay, Special Education, Inequities in education, and closing the education gap. These are the same priorities that Mr. Monroe ran on 4 years ago. As we can see these core issues were never addressed. When it’s time to cast your vote cast it for a man that has passion, and loves and respects children, educators and community. Don’t waste your time asking Gerry Monroe what can he do if he’s elected. Look at his track record and ask what he hasn’t done. Gerry has worked even harder since he lost 4 years ago for children. Gerry Monroe Gives a Damn about kids.

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“Let’s Not Take Our Freedom for Granted in the Upcoming 2022 Midterm Election.”

By Aubrey R. Taylor

When I think of freedom, I can’t help but reflect back over my life, my struggles, my triumphs, my many Democrat and Republican clients, and my life-long friends. Especially, people who have poured into my life like, Judge Sandra J. Peake, the presiding judge for the 257th Family District Court, and Judge Erica Hughes, the presiding judge, Harris County Criminal Court at Law No.3. Both of these duly-qualified woman will be seeking the Democratic nomination in their respective races on “SUPER TUESDAY” in the 2022 Democratic Party Primary for Harris County. Now, listen up! I’m not a perfect man. Nor am I an outlaw like some folks will have you to believe. What I’ve done is something that no other Black man in America has achieved — but I digress. Look — no man is an island. So, we all need each other to accomplish God’s will for us as indi-

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viduals, and as a collective body. Now, that being said, please understand that, for us to accomplish anything in life we must accept God’s plan for us as individuals and a corporate body. And we must also embrace God’s vision for our nation as it continues to unfold during these trying times in America. Thus, coming to this realization has liberated me and made me a free man in these United States of America. Now, the road for me hasn’t been easy, it has taken me some time to come to grips with the fact that my success and fulfillment in life can only be achieved through my willingness to help other people like Judge Peake, and Judge Hughes, achieve their goals, hopes and dreams. Now, all of that being said, please understand that I’ve accepted my assignment, and I’m not turning back. What about you?”

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“It’s imperative that we make it our business to do our own research on candidates who are running for office. All warm-blooded Americans should be supporting duly-qualified candidates who believe in our United States Constitution and the laws that govern us as a FREE NATION as God’s plan for America continues to unfold.”

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GEORGIA D. PROVOST: “Freedom to me means -- enjoying personal, civil and political liberty. Enjoying our entitlement to citizenship and other special privileges. That is why I speak and stand up for what is right, and I call them out who are in a position to do so. What the world needs now is God, prayers, and an extra dose of love and unity. Love you!”

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After I recently shared my priorities for the upcoming 2022 Midterm Election, I immediately received a text message from Georgia D. Provost stating, "May I please suggest two priorities to your list -- Economics and Education. Many people do not vote because they do not want to serve on a jury. But what they do not know, is that, if they own property, they are on the list to serve on juries and Grand juries already. We need to have Civic Engagement seminars, educating Black and Brown people. We need to teach them to read the biographies of candidates, rather than just voting for them because they are Black. Do research, ask the questions!!! What have they done to improve the quality of life for the people they represent? Black faces are not Black inside, its all about them, getting much funds for themselves. Who is fighting for Blacks in Houston /Harris County, Texas? Not one darn person, love you!"

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“LET FREEDOM RING.”

AUBREY R. TAYLOR: “I would like to thank Councilman Mike Knox, and the Honorable Jacquie Baly for finding value in my request to share their thoughts on “FREEDOM” and what it means to them. In case you don’t already know, Jacquie Baly is also endorsing Councilman Mike Knox in his bid for re-election on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, in the race for Houston City Council At-Large Position #1. Please vote during early voting.”

By Mike Knox Houston City Council - At-Large Position #1

“Give me LIBERTY or Give me Death!” These words are attributed to Patrick Henry from a speech he made to the Second Virginia Convention on March 23, 1775. What was he talking about? Are these words relevant today? The words Freedom and Liberty are often used interchangeably in conversation, and I will use them interchangeably in this article. Realistically they amount to the same thing. Both mean, in the broadest of terms, the absence of hindrance, restraint, confinement, or repression. Both Liberty and Freedom mean you can do whatever you want to do. Did Patrick Henry mean that Americans should be completely without restraint – I don’t think so. Our Founding Fathers were avid readers of philosophy, logic, and apologetics. They studied Socrates, Aristotle, John Locke, and of course, the Bible. Many were in the habit of discussing serious issues like Freedom and Liberty as a source of evening entertainment. They came to understand that Freedom and Liberty meant individuals were free to do as they pleased provided; they did not hinder another person’s Freedom or Liberty. To put it in modern language, “your freedom to swing your arm ends where my nose begins.” These founders of our country recognized that government authority (laws) inevitably leads to the tyranny of the people and places humans in an unnatural state of servitude to the will of the ruling class. They set about inventing a new form of government — not a Democracy, but rather a Republic. Our founders understood that Democracy was flawed because it depended on the rule of the masses or majority rule. They understood the majority would always favor the larger group over the individual. A Republic, on the other hand, is based on the rule of law designed to protect the freedoms of the individual over the will of the majority. Unless, of course, the Republic was taken over by a despot, tyrant, or king. Their solution was brilliant. A democratically elected governing body, which could be managed by the majority, confined by the law enacted by the people through their

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elected representatives. The purpose of the whole exercise was to free the individual to have the liberty to pursue their definition of happiness through the exercise of individual free will. We have all been engaged in this grand experiment for well over two hundred years, and we have not perfected it yet. Some would argue we have steadily yielded our Liberty to gain safety and security, that we are stifling free speech with political correctness and are losing the ability, as a nation, to disagree without being disagreeable. It seems our schools have stopped teaching the classics in favor of the convenient. Perhaps all this is true. However, I like to think these struggles are not new to the United States and that Liberty and Freedom will ultimately prevail. Freedom and Liberty are, to me, the light at the end of the tunnel. The goal to which we must constantly struggle to achieve. Americans have died in places near and far attempting to obtain this “Holy Grail” we call Freedom. From the first person killed in the Boston Massacre, Crispus Attucks, to the next person who gives their full measure of devotion in service to this nation and all who have sacrificed in past conflicts so we can continue to seek Freedom, Americans would rather have Liberty than life itself. So, it would appear to me, Patrick Henry’s words in 1775 are as true today as they were then. I, for one, agree. Give me Liberty or Give me Death!

What Freedom Mean To Me By Jacquie Baly Governmental Affairs and Media Relations Expert

My parents migrated to America many years ago to give their only child a better life and a chance of achieving the American Dream. As a result, freedom embodies having the opportunity to pursue a great education, pursuing a promising career and becoming an accomplished business owner and entrepreneur. I am blessed to achieve these goals and so much more. But Freedom does not stop there. It also encompasses being a dedicated public servant and giving back to our wonderful community that has given so much to me. I am now a proud mother of two very accomplished young men. Freedom now has new meanings as they follow in my footsteps in public service and help make our community even better than it is today. Creating a positive legacy and promoting good will, our freedom as Americans will continue for many generations to come.

***Jacquie Baly, President of BalyProjects LLC, has been a leader in the Houston region’s business and policy communities for more than two decades. She began her career as a city and regional planner for numberous entities, then served as gubernatorial appointee on water and wastewater issues and most recently served as Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Sugar Land. For more visit: www.balyprojects.com

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Dr. Cynthia Lenton Gary Discusses Freedom and What it Means to Her

DR. CYNTHIA LENTON GARY: “According to the dictionary, freedom is the act of being free or at liberty instead of being in confinement or under physical restraint. In January of 1941, Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed what freedom means to him during his State of the Union Address. He said that every American has four basic freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want and freedom from fear. However, in my opinion, Nelson Mandela stated it better. He said, “For to be free is not merely to cast off ones’ chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” Freedom entitles us to quality of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. It presents us with opportunities that were nonexistent for our ancestors. I can recall being in the fifth grade; my parent, my siblings and I went to visit my uncle in Fort Polk, Louisiana. My sister was a baby at the time, and she needed more milk. We stopped at a store and on the door was a sign that read, “COLOREDS ENTER IN THE BACK”. That sign worried me because in my heart I thought because we were living in America, a country known as the land of the free, the owner of that store should not have been allowed to put that sign up. From that day, I was determined to pursue a field of study that very few African American considered. I received my bachelor’s degree in Chemistry/ Mathematics and worked as a Chemist for many years. As an African American female, and a citizen of the United States, I was able to receive a quality education that resulted in a bachelors, a masters and a doctorate degree. The lack of confinement and the lack of being restrained by racism and inequality also gave me the opportunity to be the first African American female to service on Missouri City council, the first African American female appointed to Fort Bend Independent School District board of trustees and it gave me the opportunity to service on the board of directors of the Houston Galveston Area Council (H-GAC). I have been blessed with many other opportunities that would not have existed had I not been free. As the mother of sons, I can proudly say that freedom of education and opportunity is why all my sons are college graduates who are working to pursue their dreams to ensure a successful future. I thank GOD for the most important characteristic of our lives and that’s FREEDOM.”

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State Rep. Senfronia Thompson Discusses What Freedom Means to Her With Aubrey R. Taylor

STATE REP. SENFRONIA THOMPSON: “In the United States, freedom is heralded throughout our land because of the liberation from the British, the freedom granted to slaves after the Civil War, and our sovereignty as a nation after various battles. For me, freedom is more than being emancipated on paper. It is about being free in all aspects of life. It is about being free from the control of another. We know freedom is not free. Many have paid the price for the rights and comforts that we possess today, and we must ensure that the rights we have attained are not eroded. I want my children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and other families, to grow up without being judged by the color of their skin, who they love or where they grew up. As a state representative, that is why I am so passionate about making laws that protect the lives of all Texans. I want us to celebrate our own expressions of religion without fear of bombings or retaliation because our beliefs may differ from the convictions of others. I want us to be able to express our love, our speech, our thoughts, as well as our votes without suppression. Ideologically, we are free, but we must continue to fight for the preservation of our freedom.” STATE REP. SENFRONIA THOMPSON TEXAS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - DISTRICT 141

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Judge LaShawn A. Williams Shares Her Thoughts on Freedom

JUDGE LASHAWN A. WILLIAMS: “I cannot help but think of Freedom in two contexts: one as a free black woman, descendent of slaves; and the other as having freedom of thought and spirit... both essential to who I am and how I live. As a free black woman in what I consider to be the best country in the world, I appreciate what it took to create our system of government, for me to be an elected official now, to love whom I choose, to care for my body as I choose, and to be able to worship the God I serve in the way that I choose. So I am conscious of protecting all that has been won, lost and yet to be, in the name of freedom in the world. In terms of my freedom of mind and spirit, I try to live my life free from mindsets that restrict or vex my spirit. As we celebrate Independence Day, I do so gratefully and fully appreciating that I am entirely free! We cannot celebrate freedom without Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who said: “Power without love is reckless and abusive, and love without power is sentimental and anemic…Power at its best is love implementing the demands of justice, and justice at its best is power correcting everything that stands against love.” Therefore we are free to love, fight for justice and pursue “power correcting everything that stands against love”...and I would add freedom.” JUDGE LASHAWN A. WILLIAMS HARRIS COUNTY CIVIL COURT AT LAW #3

w w w. c o l e f o r p e a r l a n d . c o m Mayor Kevin Cole Shares His Thoughts on The Meaning of Freedom

MAYOR KEVIN COLE: “Freedom – I believe freedom is the ability to say or think according to ones’ beliefs without duress. I also believe we all have the free will for our own pursuit of happiness in this world. I have lived my life in a way to be in a position to have freedom of my time, freedom of my thought, freedom to live my faith and long for everyone to do the same.”

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JUDGE JERALYNN MANOR: “Freedom to me is the ability to walk in the calling God has destined for my life. I do not take for granted the trials nor the triumphs." Now, don't let her pretty smile fool you! This is what a strong Black woman looks like in my opinion. Judge Jeralynn Manor is one of the brightest young Democratic judges in America today. And she actually took the time to practiced law before she decided to run for the 80th Civil District Court back during the 2020 Presidential Election. Nope, she's not a token, and she certainly didn't run for the 80th Civil District Court bench playing on anyone's emotions. She's the real deal. Get this, at the age of 7 years old, she decided that she wanted to become a judge one day. And when she decided to launch her bid to become a judge, one of the first people she turned to was me, and I'm grateful for that."

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Jeralynn Manor was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her mother was a nurse, and her father, a career officer with the New Orleans Police Department. There he set the bar high for his daughter. He attained numerous awards and accommodations, including various achievements, such as becoming the first African American counter-sniper for the SWAT department and the first African American diver on the dive team. Manor’s hard work and high goal standards are certainly founded in her bloodline. Jeralynn Manor’s “service to all mankind” mantra and dedication to her craft is evidenced in her career achievements. Jeralynn studied philosophy at Xavier University in New Orleans before finishing her undergraduate studies in Administration of Justice at Texas Southern University. She went on to Thurgood Marshall School of Law, where she earned the American Juris Prudence Award in Bankruptcy under the tutelage of the Honorable Justice Manual Leal of the Southern District of Texas Bankruptcy Court. Jeralynn also and won 1st place in the Mock Trial competition. In 2001 Manor earned her Juris Doctorate and became a licensed attorney by the Texas Supreme Court. In her 18 plus years of practicing law, attorney Jeralynn Manor has worked in several areas. She concentrated her early career as a closing attorney for 3 major title companies. In this area practice, Jeralynn played an integral role in helping thousands of Texans achieve the dream of home-ownership. Jeralynn Manor currently practices in the areas of Personal Injury, Mass Tort, Civil Rights, Immigration and, Employment Law. Attorney Jeralynn Manor is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Pro Bono College of the Texas State Bar, and a member of the Champions of Justice Society of the Texas Equal Access to Justice. Jeralynn is also an NAACP- Life Member and has been in leadership roles with Boy Scouts of America as Den Mother to her son’s pack. She is also on the board of directors of The Black Heritage Society/Original MLK Parade Foundation. Jeralynn Manor enjoys being a mother to her three children Taft (17), Rogdrick (13), and Brooklynn (7). Jeralynn Manor instills into her children the same values of hard work, dedication, service to all mankind, and love, passed on to her by her father, the late Sgt. Jerome M. Dupre.

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Constable Herschel Smith Discusses What Freedom Means to Him

CONSTABLE HERSCHEL SMITH: “When I think of freedom I imagine all the slaves and activists who fought and died for me. Now I have the freedom and right to act and speak as I want without physical hindrance or enslavement. One may ask are we really free though? I would say good question because in order to really be free we have to break chains from the inside by freeing our minds from bondage and be bold enough to take that first step. We have the right to stand up for ourselves and what we believe in. Standing up for ourselves allows our light to shine so that others can imitate that power. As a veteran who served in the U.S. Army, I have seen the good and indifferences in people of all dimensions. I now understand that we are so much more alike than different, but in most cases our circumstances determine the outcome of the choices we make. I am empowered because I have the ability to make choices and face the consequences of my decisions – which is my responsibility. Freedom for me begins from within. So, let’s start there and not allow anyone to take that away from you.” CONSTABLE SMITH WALLER COUNTY - PRECINCT 3

Judge Kevin Patrick Yeary Discusses What Freedom Means to Him

JUDGE KEVIN PATRICK YEARY: “Freedom is the power to act according to one's own judgment. It carries with it the duty to be responsible for one's own actions. It includes the ability to seek one's own path in life, the right to choose the good or the bad, and the ability to prosper or fail. It requires the will to accept consequences, be they good or bad. Real freedom, understood properly and exercised appropriately, leads people to a sense of gratitude and to a spirit of charity and joy.” JUDGE KEVIN PATRICK YEARY TEXAS COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS - PLACE 4

Judge Michelle Moore Discusses What Freedom Means JUDGE MICHELLE MOORE: “Freedom to me means being your true authentic self. It means to live life on your terms without restrictions or being confined to what others think you should be. Freedom to me means being able to pursue your dreams and make your own life choices without the fear of condemnation.” JUDGE MICHELLE MOORE 314TH JUVENILE DISTRICT COURT - HARRIS COUNTY

Attorney Chris Carmona Discusses What Freedom Means to Him

ATTORNEY CHRIS CARMONA: “Freedom is different things to different people depending on their background and what struggles they went through growing up. For me, Freedom is having the ability to pursue any goal or dream I choose in a country that stands for building your own destiny. Freedom is the ability to be me without feeling that I will be persecuted for not fitting a typical mold of another. Freedom is the ability to sleep at night without fear that injustices that occur else where around the world, don’t make it into our neighborhoods because of the sacrifices that our soldiers make to keep us safe. To me, Freedom is the essence of being an American.”

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Judge Sandra J. Peake Discusses What Freedom Means to Her

JUDGE SANDRA J. PEAKE: “What does freedom mean to me? Freedom today looks much different to me than it used to. Freedom is a feeling of optimism, of the confidence that adversity can be overcome, that the people around you are able to define the dream of freedom for themselves individually, and, to be able to visualize, actualizing those dreams for themselves and their families. Freedom is reflected in a feeling of hope and empowerment in organizations that I am proud to me a member of as the organizations strive to serve the communities in which we live, raise our families, worship and work in. It also means that I can experience freedom in seeing progress. Improvements in our justice system, housing, educational achievements demonstrated by graduations at various levels, scholarship opportunities, employment opportunities, and a more equal playing field while competing for even greater opportunities. All of these things point to significant progress and greater freedoms for more people and improving the quality of life for all. Visible and steady progress towards these goals means freedom to me.” JUDGE SANDRA J. PEAKE 257TH FAMILY DISTRICT COURT - HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

Angelique Bartholomew Shares Her Thoughts on Freedom

ANGELIQUE BARTHOLOMEW: “As an African American Female being asked what freedom means to me is a challenging question to address. Freedom symbolizes a multitude of things. As a women, Freedom is the right to choose and control my own destiny, make choices and participate in society on any level without any ceiling. As an African American it means to be able to perform at my greatest potential and not worry that I will be judged or overlooked for my skin color and hair texture before having the chance to prove that I am great! Freedom is not personalizing the many misconceptions that strangers or family members may have of who they envision me to be and being sure of who I AM. Being Free is in so many ways to, just be authentically you. Freedom is continually breaking chains that have locked away my confidence; breaking my own invisible mental and emotional limitations. Freedom is learning but even more important, unlearning the ways of the world. Being on the receiving end of growth and change. Even Rosa Parks road the back of the Bus before making History. Freedom to Me is making my mark in History.” ANGELIQUE BARTHOLOMEW, JD VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MPACT STRATEGIC CONSULTING

Former Harris County Judge Ed Emmett Discusses Freedom

FORMER HARRIS COUNTY JUDGE ED EMMETT: “As a boy, I lived in East Texas. The son of an oil field worker and a housewife, I was the first in my family to graduate from college. As a grown man, I have had the privilege of holding elected and appointed offices, and I have traveled the world. As I saw the world, I reflected upon my growth and realized that the one factor most responsible for my success was being born an American. The United States of America provides the fertile ground from which an East Texas boy can become educated and play on the world stage. And if the United States provides the fertile ground for accomplishment and progress, it is the freedom given to each individual that nurtures their growth. Every day, I am grateful that I was born an American.” HONORABLE ED EMMETT FORMER HARRIS COUNTY JUDGE

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Congressman Kevin Brady Shares His Thoughts on Freedom

CONGRESSMAN KEVIN BRADY: “Freedom is everything. But what Freedom will never be is free. Freedom is a precious gift that our veterans and our fallen have secured for us and continue to secure for us. Being an American is about being free. Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior said “we must straighten our backs and work for our freedom.” He was so right that “a man can't ride you unless your back is bent.” As Americans we must always stand proud and tall for freedom and against injustice. We must have faith to take the harder path with the greatest rewards. Being a servant leader will never be the easy path, but it is the most rewarding path. Serving my constituents and my state in Washington, DC is an honor that I do not take lightly. It’s my duty to preserve freedom for all Americans. As Dr. King said “The time is always right to do what is right.” That time is now.” CONGRESSMAN KEVIN BRADY UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN FOR THE 8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF TEXAS

Judge Lucia G. Bates Discusses What Freedom Means to Her

JUDGE LUCIA G. BATES: “Freedom to me means that I can express myself and opinions while exercising diplomacy. Having the freedom to pursue positions that have been historically unheard of and unattainable. Freedom allows me to enhance my creativity and appreciate my uniqueness, unabashed. Freedom also means overcoming obstacles despite lacking what others perceive as absolute, allowing me to continue my daily responsibilities of serving my community while being compassionate and keeping my integrity intact. Freedom allows me to compete with myself and always remembering who paved the way to make my impossibilities possible.”

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Dr. Carla Brailey Discusses What Freedom Means to Her

DR. CARLA BRAILEY: “Harriet Tubman once said, “Home is where freedom is...” My parents migrated, as a newly married couple, to Houston from a small rural town called Abbeville in Louisiana. They were free to pursue opportunities and they found great opportunities in the form of employment and their first home. In my parent’s home, I remember growing up as a young girl feeling free to develop my intellectual potential and to be expressive with a voice. And when freedom transfers to our intellectual being, it finds our soul and spirit and nurtures peace and passion, love and legacy, heart and happiness, fire and fantasies, vulnerabilities and victories, and dreams and destiny. At the same time, freedom will manifest as a core attribute to develop our moral compass, to seek justice for humanity, and to recognize prejudice and bias. In the end, it is freedom that advances our potential and guides our journeys. If we do not develop the strengths of freedom, both our minds and our souls are enslaved.” DR. CARLA BRAILEY VICE CHAIR, TEXAS DEMOCRATIC PARTY

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Judge Shannon Baldwin Discusses What Freedom Means to Her

JUDGE SHANNON BALDWIN: “Freedom means the ability to have choices without restraint. Typically, I’ve always associated freedom of choice with education. The better education, the better your choices are and the more freedom you achieve. While that is true, I’ve learned that we still have a long way to go to achieve real freedom. Our society must strive to achieve freedom of ALL of our marginalized communities. We should eliminate homelessness, focus on mental health and wealth should not determine a person’s value. One’s sexual preference or identity should not be life threatening! Your rights end where the next person’s rights begin!” JUDGE SHANNON BALDWIN HARRIS COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT AT LAW #4

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Judge Sonya Heath Discusses What Freedom Means to Her

JUDGE SONYA HEATH: “I am so blessed to be raised in our great Country. Being able to choose my elected officials who govern me, being able to run for office, all are part of what freedom means to me. The power to choose who I love, who I marry, and if I marry at all is important. To have a voice, to choose what I do for a living, what I do with my own body or where I go to school. Freedom is being able to raise my children in a free country. Freedom is also being able to practice my religion without any interference from the government. Being able to learn from and correct my mistakes. Each one of us are unique human beings with God-given talents. Freedom to be able to develop those talents, to become the person you see yourself to be. This is what freedom means to me.”

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Judge Nikita Harmon Discusses What Freedom Means to Her

JUDGE NIKITA HARMON: “No idea is more fundamental to me as an American and as an individual than freedom. Freedom means the power or right to act, speak, or think freely without governmental hindrance or restraint. It means that you can have your own opinion and that you can share that opinion with other people even if they don’t agree with you. Freedom does not mean the absence of authority or the right to do whatever one pleased—far from it. However, it entails the privileges enumerated in the Bill of Rights—freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and religion.” JUDGE NIKITA V. HARMON 176TH DISTRICT COURT HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS

Orlando Sanchez Shares His Thoughts on Freedom FORMER HARRIS COUNTY TREASURER ORLANDO SANCHEZ: “Freedom means the liberty to live one's life in a country that, as a matter of law, protects our God given natural rights. As a refugee from communism, the USA means freedom for me.” ORLANDO SANCHEZ FORMER HARRIS COUNTY TREASURER

Philip Owens Discusses What Freedom Means to Him

PHILIP OWENS: “Freedom is more than an idea, it is an ideal. The Declaration of Independence begins with the fundamental truth that “we are endowed by our Creator with certain inalienable rights -- life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”. Jefferson and the Founding Fathers recognized that no man or Government can take away what God has given. These are rights we have not just at the beginning of our nation’s life or when we may become a citizen. But something that we are given at our individual creation and even more so at the beginning of the creation of life itself. Consider that at the very beginning of man, and at the beginning of our life, we have the freedom to live a free life in pursuit of what makes us happy. America itself was founded upon that notion. In fact, these freedoms are so important that brothers went to war with brothers to ensure every American had these. I take that notion and the ideal of freedom very seriously and very personally. For me, freedom is not only my right, but the right of others. And it’s my duty to protect those rights; because, if freedom can be taken from someone else, it can be taken from me. Now people may forfeit their right to freedom by violating the rights and freedoms of others; but that is the consequence of their choosing. Government itself should protect our rights, but not interfere with or limit them. That’s why I think as we celebrate freedom we must also recognize the responsibility of being free. It is our duty to protect those rights by the wise exercising of them. But we cannot protect people from the outcome of poor choices by protecting or compensating them for making poor choices. Freedom means that I can make my life better by taking advantage of those rights, but not by taking advantage of others or their rights. Nelson Mandela said: “For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” PHILIP OWENS POLITICAL CONSULTANT/STRATEGIST

Dr. Rhonda Skillern Jones Shares Her Thoughts on Freedom

HISD TRUSTEE RHONDA SKILLERN JONES: “Freedom is POWER. It is a state of mind and body, an individual's mental and physical power to act, speak and think without hindrance, restraint or control. It is our right as Americans granted by the Constitution and protected by our brave sisters and brothers in the military. Freedom means every person regardless of their beliefs, affiliations, physical presentation, affinities and or life station can and must have full self governing authority over their life and life choices. It is the ability to define ourselves and live in our truth unabashedly and without conforming to prescribed constraints. The goal of freedom is independence and the key is education. America must ensure it lives up to its promise of freedom by ensuring each and every person is afforded the opportunity to exist independently on their own terms and provided the education to do so. My freedom comes from the confidence my parents instilled in me to be unafraid to live my life bold and unafraid. My mother set an example of what it is to exercise your freedom as a black woman in this country. My father raised me with the fortitude to stand up to infractions against my rights. They never stopped reinforcing that education in this country makes the difference in one's ability to experience freedom in its purest form. I live in those principles and pass them down to my own children and those around me. If freedom is to be realized, it must be actively exercised.” DR. RHONDA SKILLERN JONES HCC BOARD TRUSTEE — DISTRICT II

Former Judge Grant Dorfman Discusses What Freedom Means

FORMER JUDGE GRANT DORFMAN: “Freedom is the natural state of Man, gifted to us by God as a cornerstone of our covenant. Freedom allows us to explore and develop our God-given talent and to become whatever our ability and hard work can conspire to achieve. But like the covenant more generally, our inheritance of freedom entails responsibilities too. The French philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau famously wrote of his time that "Man is born free, but he is everywhere in chains." As a public official, I tried to be mindful always that government should be the servant of the people and never their master. I believe that is what our Founders intended, and the basis upon which they built our Constitution. And I believe that all of us have a special role and duty as citizens to police our government and ensure that it strives always to work within the limits imposed by the Constitution and our laws, so that Ronald Reagan's words remain true: "We are a nation that has a government -- not the other way around." HONORABLE GRANT DORFMAN FORMER JUDGE FOR THE 334TH CIVIL DISTRICT COURT

Kathy Blueford Daniels Shares Her Thoughts on Freedom

KATHY BLUEFORD DANIELS: “Freedom means not being imprisoned or enslaved -- mentally or physically. To believe that blacks, browns, and LGBTQ+ people receive equality. That everyone is able to achieve prosperity and greatness without hindrance or judgment from others. Freedom means assurance that our black and brown children are provided equal educational opportunities as children attending suburban schools. Freedom means our legal system and the religious beliefs of others does not “continue” to the minimize Constitutional Rights of those based on skin color or economic status. Freedom also means picking up the baton from those who bled and died for future generational opportunities. As a Gold Star aunt, I know freedom is not FREE!” KATHY BLUEFORD DANIELS HISD SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE — DISTRICT II

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The Bible clearly teaches that “All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.” (Romans 3:23). This means that everyone has chosen to violate God’s standards, as written in the Scriptures, and is enslaved to sin and under God’s righteous judgment. God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to redeem us from the penalty of our sins and to give new life to anyone who would accept Him. “For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death.” (Romans 8:2) Biblical Christianity instructs us that in Christ we are free to practice whatever is good, right, honorable, holy and pure. Our liberty in Christ Jesus does not give us license to do as we please. “Live as free people, and do not use your freedom as a covering for evil, but use it as a servant of God.” (1 Peter 2:16) Atheistic Communism rejects God and His law, and exists in direct opposition to the revealed truth in

the Bible. Communism exalts the totalitarian state and its rulers as the final arbiters of right and wrong. Biblical Christianity exalts God as the Sovereign Ruler of the universe. His laws and standards have the ultimate authority on how an individual should conduct himself. Freedom and liberty for an individual, and for society at large, can only exist as we submit under the Sovereignty of Almighty God. “His Kingdom is an everlasting Kingdom, and His dominion rules throughout all generations.” (Psalm 145:13) Where God’s law is forsaken, there is tyranny. “Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, but those who keep the law strive with them.” (Proverbs 28:4) Opposition to tyranny is obedience to God. Christians must demonstrate the liberty that they have in Christ by opposing the forces of evil and wickedness that are seeking to destroy both Christianity and our American Constitutional Republic.

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Recover America has remained active throughout the COVID lockdown, conducting dozens of Zoom Calls with outstanding Christian Leaders which you can access on this site and which remain very informative and relevant. Dr. Scarborough also launched his very successful podcast through Charisma Ministries working with his longtime friend who is the Owner and Founder, Mr. Steve Strang. These two men illustrate that Christians from differing faith backgrounds can find common ground at the foot of the cross and work together to advance the Kingdom. Dr. Scarborough often says: “I am very proud of my Southern Baptist roots. I was provided an excellent Theological education at virtually no cost due to the kindness and generosity of millions of Southern Baptist Christians, but I learned a long time ago that God is big-

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their commitment to call believers from every faith persuasion who love God and love America to join us in our mission to take Jesus into the civil arena and provide Biblical solutions to practical problems. We believe the Bible speaks to every area of life and that Pastors are the key to a Third Great Awakening. Dr. Scarborough’s podcast is appropriately called, Mixing Church and State God’s Way. The success of the podcast has been very gratifying, with over 100,000 downloads in the first twelve months making it one of the most popular podcasts in the Charisma family of over 300 podcasters. We have regular subscribers from around the world including Russia, Canada and Mongolia. He has also written several new eBooks while working from his home, which you can access on the RAN site. If you sign up for his weekly podcast you will automatically receive your gift copy of the eBook, Mixing Church

and State God’s Way. On May 10, 2021, Mr. Hunter Kelly joined the Recover America Now Team as Vice President, leading the Communications and Social Media team and the Millennial Outreach efforts. Dr. and Mrs. Scarborough met and became acquainted with Hunter in Washington DC while facilitating Bible studies with members of Congress and other governmental leaders. At the time, Hunter was working for Senator Tim Scott as a member of his Legislative team. Hunter later joined the staff of Senator Josh Hawley, serving on his Communications team. He brings a rich resumé of practical experience as well as a deep commitment to Christ. Dr. Scarborough recently spoke to our financial partners and commented that Hunter will enable us to reach a whole new generation of activists who love our Lord and our country.

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