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Saturday, October 31, 2020

Maxine Waters on Black Trump voters: ‘I will never forgive them’

Waters criticized Trump for the division he has caused in the country

Congresswoman Maxine Waters has a stern message for Black voters who are contemplating voting for President Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election.

“Any of them showing their face, I will never ever forgive them for undermining the possibility to help their own people and their own communities. It is absolutely unconscionable.”

Committee chairwoman Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) arrives for a House Financial Services Committee hearing regarding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill July 30, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

During an interview with SiriusXM host Joe Madison, she expressed how it hurts her to see Black people contemplated voting for Donald Trump, according to the Chicago Crusader.

“I don’t know why they would be doing it. I don’t know what’s on their minds, but if we don’t turn out this vote and turn it out huge, this man could end up winning again. And this country would go backwards,” Waters said in the interview. 

Read More: Maxine Waters intervenes after Black man is pulled over by police

She goes on to criticize Trump on the division he has caused in this country and during the coronavirus global pandemic.

“The divisiveness that this deplorable human being has caused, the confrontation, the dog whistling to the right wing, the white supremacists, the KKK, and they’re coming alive. They’re emboldened because they’ve got a leader who wants them to do it. What did he say to the proud boys? Stand back and stand ready? Ready for what  – confrontation? Give me a break, Joe. I thank you. I know you’re on it, doing everything that you can. We’ve got to shout it from the rooftops – vote, vote, vote.”

She went on to give a biting criticism towards Black men and how supporting Trump will have consequences for the Black people in their lives.

“They will go down in history as having done the most despicable thing to their families and to their communities and to their mothers and their grandmothers. Because this man is about doing away with social security as we know it. And their grandmothers who are sitting there waiting on those social security checks every month or they couldn’t eat,” said Waters.

Read More: Hip-hop museum and ‘All In’ director get together to get out the vote

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Tensions rise outside of Kamala Harris event in Fort Worth

Trump-Pence supporters were present at Harris’s event, causing discord

As the November 3 presidential election draws near, tensions continue to rise amongst Democrats and Republicans.

Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris arrived at a campaign stop in Fort Worth, Texas at First Saint John Catherdral on Friday. She was met with more than 100 Biden-Harris.

Democratic presidential candidate, Sen Kamala Harris (D-CA) walks by her campaign bus as she tours Morningside College on August 08, 2019 in Sioux City, Iowa. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

A small group of Trump-Pence supporters were also present, causing discord, according to the Star Telegram.

“This is not who we are. We are really at our core together,” says pastor Kevin Haliburton, a volunteer who was a few miles away from the tense political encounter.

The Shorthorn reported that tensions also rose between the two sides when a Biden-Harris campaign bus visited the Miller Avenue Government Center in Fort Worth on Wednesday. During that visit, Tarrant County Commissioner Roy Charles encouraged supporters not to be intimidated, saying, “This is our time. We are gonna take care of our business, and when we take care of our business there will be a new occupant of the people’s White House.”

Read More: GOP official backtracks on resignation after sharing derogatory images of Harris

Two miles away at an event outside of Mt. Rose Baptist Church, Vint Hargrave, a community organizer said it was important to focus on serving their community even in the midst of the division.

“Our big message is to love our neighbor and then all the noise that’s going on all around us. We just kind of tune that noise out and we get here and we all start serving in love,” Hargrave said.

Earlier today, the Biden-Harris campaign was forced to cancel events out of concern for Harris’ safety after Trump supporters surrounded their campaign bus on a highway as it travelled in Texas.

According to Newsweek, people on social media were sharing videos of vehicles following the campaign bus.

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Over 100,000 votes may be invalidated according to a Texas Court

Republicans claim that Harris Country Clerk Chris Hollins illegally offered curbside voting

The Texas Supreme Court, Harris County officials, and voting advocates are in a battle over the validity of drive-thru votes that were cast during the 2020 Presidential election.

A poll worker talks to people during curbside voting on April 7, 2020 in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. (Photo by Andy Manis/Getty Images)

According to the Austin American-Statesman, the courts drew serious attention on Friday after directing Harris County to respond to a petition that was created to “invalidate more than 117,000 votes cast in drive-thru lanes.”

Read More: Texas early voting exceeds total of all 2016 ballots

The court’s interest in pursuing this came as an “unwelcome surprise to voting advocates and Harris County officials who were banking on a quick dismissal of the petition,” according to the Austin-based publication.

The new petition was filed last Tuesday by state Rep. Steve Toth, GOP activist Steven Hotze and two Republican candidates in Harris County.

A week prior, the same court dismissed two petitions seeking to block 10 drive-thru voting stations that were available in a Democratic section of Harris County.

In that petition, the Republication Party accused Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins of using the coronavirus pandemic as an opportunity to “illegally offer curbside voting to every voter in the state’s most populous community,” according to the Oct. 22 Statesman article.

Harris County’s population is about 40% Hispanic and nearly 20% African American, according to a Harris County Community Profile.

Many now fear that the court may easily be able to toss out “tens of thousands of ballots” after they gave Harris County a tight deadline of 4 p.m. on Friday to file a legal brief in response to the petition.

Read More: Kamala Harris encourages Black Americans to vote, support HBCUs at 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards

“It takes only one justice on the nine-member court to request a response to a petition, and there is no way of knowing how many justices were interested in Harris County’s response because the court does not disclose that information,” according to the Statesman.

Austin lawyer C. Robert Heath argued in a memo prepared for Harris County that the state laws are to be in favor of protecting the right to vote and that drive-thru voting isn’t illegal.

“If a court or other authority were to decide to invalidate those votes, it would require ignoring or overruling more than a century of Texas law,” Heath said.

According to the Huffington Post, the case is expected to go before conservative Judge Andrew Hanen of the U.S. District Court on Monday morning.

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Georgia lawmakers push for jail reform after Reuters investigation

Reuters found 272 inmate deaths among 13 large Georgia jails that spanned more than a decade

After a Reuters investigation identified hundreds of deaths in the state’s county jails and dangerous lapses in inmate medical care, Georgia lawmakers are pressing for stronger jail oversight.

While examining deaths at more than 500 jails nationwide, Reuters found 272 inmate deaths among 13 large Georgia jails that spanned more than a decade. Approximately 50% of the deaths were caused by a medical condition or illness, and roughly 25% were due to suicide.

Read More: Blacks more likely to remain jailed in Philly until trial, study

The Reuters’ investigation, titled, “Dying Inside,” exposed healthcare lapses at the jail in Savannah. Another report explored the 2017 death of Chinedu Efoagui, who died at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center after being detained or 512 days without ever being tried on the charges for which he was held.

David Wilkerson, a Georgia state lawmaker who had been planning new jail legislation for the upcoming January session said he intends to cite Reuters’ findings in his proposed reforms.

A Cobb County Democrat, Wilkerson said his proposal will focus on improving mental healthcare in jails, as well as the disclosure and investigation of in-custody deaths.

“It’s impossible for jails to investigate themselves. At the end of the day you’re asking someone who did something wrong to look at themselves,” said Wilkerson. “The public trust is not there.”

In addition to Wilkerson, other state legislators say the series of jail deaths, particularly involving inmates who had not been convicted of their charges, shows the need for enhanced oversight.

Read More: Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms signs legislation to close jail

“It is a tragedy. It is malpractice on the part of the state of Georgia, and on the counties,” said Mary Margaret Oliver, a Georgia Democratic lawmaker and former magistrate court judge. She cited substandard mental health care in jails as an issue that must be tackled when lawmakers convene in January.

“Jails are significantly the largest mental health facility in the state,” Oliver said. “And we are not attending to the combination of mental illness, addiction, and significant physical health issues.”

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Meet The Men Behind This Premier Champagne and Cognac Brand

Outside of Jay-Z’s ownership in Armand de Brignac brand champagne and NBA legend Isiah Thomas’s Cheurlin brand, there is little diversity within brand ownership in the premier wine category of champagne. Despite the challenges, that didn’t stop these two Black male entrepreneurs from creating a champagne and cognac brand that emulates a life of luxury, even garnering a celebrity following.

Patrick Ductant and William Benson are the founders of Billionaire’s Row, a champagne and cognac brand officially recognized by the French government. The two men noticed the lack of diversity within the field and wanted to create a luxury brand that can stand against their competitors.

“We noticed how much money was being spent within our community but we also noticed that none of that money was going back into our community. We are looking to create economic scholarship funds for other businesses that are looking to disrupt the industry like us,” said Ductant and Benson to BLACK ENTERPRISE via email.

“Billionaire’s Row is one of the very few Black-owned champagne brands to be recognized by both the federal government in France and the United States. With us being pioneers in this, we would love to spearhead a movement for people of color to not only dominate the beverage industry but any industry where there is a void when it comes to us.”

Their advice to aspiring entrepreneurs is to use their time in quarantine amid the COVID-19 pandemic to create things they are passionate about to ease their stress. “One beautiful thing about quarantine is that it gave us all a chance to be still, unplug, and clear our minds,” they say. “Many people found this time to think about career goals, creative plans, or even create businesses.”



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Neck-Deep in Stress? Try This Heated Massager

TruMedic’s latest massager contains two sets of rotating balls that simulate the kneading motion of human hands.

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The Wisconsin GOP Lost $2.3 Million in an Email Scam

Trump's website gets hacked, a ransomware group calls it quits, and more of the week's top security news.

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Black Lawyer Starts Law Firm With Her Best Friend and Sister

Esteemed African-American Attorney, Shymane Robinson, has launched True Lawyer – a real estate and trademark law firm that helps transform Black communities by helping investors accumulate, protect, and transfer wealth. She started the law firm with both her best friend and sister… proving that women can successfully collaborate in business!

Shymane says that she decided to start her own law practice after her professor advised her she would have to choose between being a great lawyer or mother. “There was no way I could be force to choose between my career or being a great mother,” she comments. “It was at that moment that I knew big law was not for her and that ownership matter.”

With three years under her belt as the leader of True Lawyer law firm, Shymane has grown a widely successful national law firm that focuses on transforming communities by helping investors. She defines investors as anyone who spends money with the expectation of achieving a profit or future advantage.

In honor of Women’s Small Business month, her firm has made the official announcement to give away four free federal trademark applications; a value of over $1,000 each to help women-owned businesses protect their brand. One winner will be announced every Friday starting October 9, 2020.

Please follow the brand on Instagram @TrueLawyer_ to receive more information about this giveaway.

About True Lawyer
Founded by Shymane Robinson, True Lawyer is a Chicago-based real estate and trademark law firm serving clients nationwide. True Lawyer help transform the communities by helping investors accumulate, protect, and transfer wealth. In an age where Black wealth is reported to be $0 by 2053, True Lawyer has established it self as the go-to outlet for affordable flat rate legal services ensuring everyone has access to legal representation when acquiring real estate, starting a business, protecting their business, or transferring wealth.

Accumulating, Protecting, and Transferring wealth is the keystone to shorten the wealth gap in the black community. True Lawyer is one of few law firms that offer flat rate services and make legal representation accessible to clients who do not have deep pockets or qualify for pro bono services. Learn more at TrueLawyer.com

About Shymane Robinson
Shymane Robinson was raised in Chicago, IL. She is an accomplished attorney and real estate investor, and is passionate about helping clients create wealth through real estate and trademark law as it’s the keystone to building wealth. As a real estate investor and small business owner, she understands the importance of purchasing real estate or starting a business as the first step to establishing wealth.

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Is It Better to Plant Trees or Let Forests Regrow Naturally?

Nations are pledging to plant billions of trees. But a new study shows that we've underestimated the power of natural forest regrowth to fight climate change.

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17 Tips to Help You Survive Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout

This battle royale is insane. Here are some basics and tricks to outlast your 59 opponents and be the last bean standing.

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Tanzania elections: Main opposition parties demand fresh vote

Opposition calls for mass protests after denouncing last week's presidential election as fraudulent.

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As Cars Get Smarter, Massachusetts Votes on Their Future

Question 1 would amend the state's right-to-repair law and expand access to car data. But big automakers are pushing back.

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A Guide to Safely Holiday Road-Tripping Through a Pandemic

Any necessary travel this year takes an extra level of preparation. Here’s how to think it through.

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A Ton of Our Favorite Headphones Are on Sale This Weekend

From the exceptional Sony WH-1000XM4 to the attractive Master & Dynamic MW65, there are discounts on cans for all your needs right now.

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US Elections: Athletes of African heritage are hoping to inspire their fans to vote

Athletes of African heritage based in the United States, are hoping to inspire their fans to vote in the US elections.

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Friday, October 30, 2020

Philadelphia boutique owner speaks out after store looted during protests

‘We are now in danger of losing everything we worked so hard for.’

A Philadelphia businesswoman says it took looters about a minute to snatch up everything inside her boutique Tuesday during the city’s unrest over the police killing of 27-year-old Walter Wallace Jr..

Jameelah Scurry’s La’Vanter Boutique was reportedly among the nearly 200 small businesses targeted by vandals. The destruction occurred just as her company celebrated its two-year anniversary in the community. 

“We were also celebrating that and our two-year mark in business,” Scurry shared with local reporters, per 6ABC.com.

Read More: Black toddler taken, mother beaten by police during Philadelphia protests

The Pierce College graduate quit her job, sold her home, maxed out her credit cards and invested her entire savings into her boutique. She even survived the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. This latest setback could force her to close the doors to La’Vanter for good. 

“Me graduating from Peirce, that was a long journey too,” Scurry said. “I was actually very proud of myself, graduating in a pandemic. It was extremely hard with all of the George Floyd riots and all of that going on.”

Community members are supporting Scurry with her rebuilding efforts via a campaign on GoFundMe.

“I quit my job and decided to invest in my dreams and community. I emptied my savings and checking account. Maxed out credit cards and sold my house to open my business,” the campaign page states.  

Scurry’s boutique was previously burglarized in August, “which set us back Significantly,” she noted on the campaign page. “On 10-27-20 we were again burglarized and cleaned out. We are now in danger of losing everything we worked so hard for.”

Read More: Couple gets engaged during Philadelphia protests for Walter Wallace Jr.

The campaign has raised over $35,000 at the time of this post, surpassing its original goal of $15,000.

“It’s been a real blessing,” said Scurry. “I appreciate everybody that reached out to even give us encouraging words and that are praying for us.”

Scurry is hopeful La’Vanter can bounce back from this massive financial loss. 

“We as Black people, really need to reunite and come together,” she said. “Destroying and tearing down our own people is not the answer.”

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Ivory Coast elections: Voters go to the polls amid opposition boycott

President Alassane Ouattara is running for a third term which his opponents say is illegal.

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Spike Lee calls Jared Kushner ‘punka–‘ for comments on Black people

The acclaimed director has made clear that he is ‘so tired of white folks telling us what we need to do.’

Spike Lee has clapped back at Jared Kushner for his comments on the success of Black Americans. 

The filmmaker joined SiriusXM’s “The Joe Madison Show” on Friday and called Kushner a “punk a**” for saying Black people must not “want to be successful.”

Lee made clear that he is “so tired of white folks telling us what we need to do.”

Read More: Jared Kushner implies Black people don’t want to be successful as he defends Trump

“How could this guy, how could this punk-a** say what Black folks need to do? You know, it’s like there wasn’t 400 years of slavery, systematic racism, go on, list, list list list…this guy to say to Black people, that we don’t wanna succeed? Hey, let him come to Brooklyn talking that. Let him come to Harlem talking that mess,” said the Oscar-winning acclaimed director. 

Trump’s son-in-law caught major heat earlier this week after an appearance on Fox News where he made a controversial statement about the Black community.

“The thing we’ve seen in the Black community, which is mostly Democratic,” said Kushner, “is that President Trump’s policies are the policies that can help people break out of the problems that they’re complaining about, but he can’t want them to be successful more than they want to be successful.”

Read More: Barack Obama slams Jared Kushner’s comments on Black success: ‘Who are these people?’

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Lee responded to his remarks on “The Joe Madison Show,” calling Kushner a “punk” and implying that the Trump administration is trying to “take our eyes off the prize.”

“First of all, that guy’s a punk. Second of all, our ancestors with — here’s how America was built, the United States of America was built by the stealing of the land from the Native Americans and the genocide Americans coupled with slavery,” Lee continued. “So we built this country! So what the hell is he talking about? We don’t want to succeed!? He’s nuts!”

Lee also reacted to Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) saying she doesn’t believe systemic racism is a problem in Maine. 

“Are we seeing another epidemic of crack? Did crack come back, or did I miss it? Because these people, these folks are smoking crack..didn’t they hear crack is whack, but they want to bring it back,” said Lee. 

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Washington cops fatally shoot Black man, leave body in street for 12 hours

Police were reprotedly more concered about ‘prioritising getting his car out of there before his body.’

Yet another Black man has been fatally shot by police this week, and this time the tragedy occurred near Vancouver, Washington, about 12 miles north of Portland.

Kevin Peterson Jr. was shot dead by Clark County sheriff’s deputies on Thursday evening (Oct. 29) in the parking lot at a US Bank branch in Hazel Dell. Black Lives Matter (BLM) protesters wasted no time converging on the area, chanting the victim’s name and demanding answers. 

“They left his body out there for almost exactly 12 hours,” one protestor, who asked not to be identified, told Newsweek. “His mom just broke down. I’ve never heard a sound like that.”

Several witnesses have shared videos on social media showing the response from BLM activists on the scene. Check out a few of the clips below.

Read More: Philadelphia police to release body cam footage of Wallace shooting amid unrest

Peterson’s parents were not allowed to see/identify his body until almost 12 hours after the shooting. According to witnesses, police were more pressed about “prioritising getting his car out of there before his body.”

Clark County Sheriff Chuck Atkins said at a press conference on Friday that the shooting occurred as narcotics detectives were conducting an investigation in the area, per columbian.com. 

“A foot pursuit ensued where deputies from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office were chasing a man with a firearm,” Atkins said. “The information I have is that upon entering the parking lot of a bank, the man reportedly fired his weapon at the deputies. The deputies returned fire and the subject was tragically killed. It is my understanding that the man’s firearm was observed at the scene.”

Three deputies reprotedly fired their weapons and all have have been placed on administrative leave, according to the report.

Read More: Louisville police union president says cops ‘were justified’ in Breonna Taylor shooting

Peterson’s girlfriend and the mother of his child, Olivia Selto, told The Columbian that she was on the phone with him prior to the shooting, and remained on the line for nine minutes “until the police finally came over and hung up the phone.” 

Selto added, “I heard his last words and everything. I’m devastated, and we will get justice for his wrongful death.”

“Kevin did everything for me.. doesn’t matter what it was or what time he always came when i asked. I regret every argument please come back,” she wrote in a Twitter post. 

A GoFundMe page has been set up to raise money to cover funeral costs for the victim.

“Kevin (KP) Peterson Jr. is an unarmed black man who was murdered by police in Vancouver, WA tonight,” the page reads.

“He has a daughter. He was only 21. He was a beautiful young man and the police have murdered him. Remember these things when the police tried to soil his name and reputation.”

Peterson Jr.’s death comes three days after the killing of Walter Wallace Jr. by Philadelphia police officers.

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Beyoncé lands December cover of ‘British Vogue’

The ‘Black is King’ singer talks about what 2020’s challenges have meant to her

Today it was revealed that international superstar Beyoncé is gracing the cover of not just one – but three – versions of British Vogue for the magazine’s December issue.

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In her interview with British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful, the mother of three talks about her family, her artistry, and how the Black Lives Matter movement has helped her evolve her perspective on life and her purpose.

For the three steamy covers, King Bey can be seen rocking a black Mugler sheer bodysuit in one, a neon yellow organza coat in another, and in the thirds, she promotes her own line in a catsuit and custom-made hat by Adidas x We Are Ivy Park.

“[I’ve] absolutely changed [this year],” Beyoncé told Enninful. “It would be difficult to experience life in a pandemic and the current social unrest and not be changed,” she expresses. “I have learnt that my voice is clearer when I am still. I truly cherish this time with my family, and my new goal is to slow down and shed stressful things from my life.”

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“Something cracked open inside of me right after giving birth to my first daughter. From that point on, I truly understood my power, and motherhood has been my biggest inspiration.” In the December 2020 issue of #BritishVogue, mother and megastar @Beyonce speaks to British Vogue Editor-in-Chief @Edward_Enninful. See the full story in the new issue, on newsstands and available for digital download Friday 6 November. #Beyonce wears an organza coat, catsuit, and custom-made hat all @Adidas x @WeAreIvyPark, with @JimmyChoo shoes and @LorraineSchwartz jewellery. Photographed by @InternetBby and styled by @Edward_Enninful with hair by @JawaraW and colourists @Rachel_Bodt and @ShirleyGHauteHair, make-up by @FrancescaTolot, nails by @OhMyNailsNYC, set design by @StefanBeckman and lighting direction by @_Wordie. With thanks to Beyoncé’s personal stylist @ZerinaAkers, @MarnixMarni, her tailor #TimWhite and publicist @YvetteNoelSchure; Parkwood Entertainment creative director @KwasiFordjour and creative producer @LaurenLaLaBaker; Satellite414 founder @CarlitoF8; @TravisKiewel and @RobFamous for @ThatOneProduction; and Vogue entertainment director-at-large @JillDemling.

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The philanthropist, mother, wife and artist says that the pandemic has given her some much-needed down time to reflect on her accomplishments and future goals.

“I came into the music industry at 15 years old and grew up with the world watching, and I have put out projects non-stop. I released “Lemonade” during the Formation World Tour, gave birth to twins, performed at Coachella, directed Homecoming, went on another world tour with Jay, then Black is King all back to back,” she continues. “It’s been heavy and hectic. I’ve spent a lot of time focusing on building my legacy and representing my culture the best way I know how. Now, I’ve decided to give myself permission to focus on my joy.”

The entertainer also opens up about the idea of creating a better world for daughters Blue Ivy, 8, and Rumi, 3, and son Sir, 3, who have become a driving force in her work.

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“It would be difficult to experience life in a pandemic and the current social unrest and not be changed. I have learnt that my voice is clearer when I am still.” For the December 2020 issue of #BritishVogue, the powerhouse that is @Beyonce talks family, fashion and philanthropy with @Edward_Enninful and gives a rare and rounded glimpse into her world. See the full story in the new issue, on newsstands and available for digital download Friday 6 November. #Beyonce wears an @AlexanderMcQueen jacket, @AtsukoKudoLatex hotpants and @LouboutinWorld shoes. Photographed by @InternetBby and styled by @Edward_Enninful with hair by @JawaraW and colourists @Rachel_Bodt and @ShirleyGHauteHair, make-up by @FrancescaTolot, nails by @OhMyNailsNYC, set design by @StefanBeckman and lighting direction by @_Wordie. With thanks to Beyoncé’s personal stylist @ZerinaAkers, her tailor #TimWhite and publicist @YvetteNoelSchure; Parkwood Entertainment creative director @KwasiFordjour and creative producer @LaurenLaLaBaker; Satellite414 founder @CarlitoF8; @TravisKiewel and @RobFamous for @ThatOneProduction; and Vogue entertainment director-at-large @JillDemling.

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“Something cracked open inside of me right after giving birth to my first daughter. From that point on, I truly understood my power, and motherhood has been my biggest inspiration,” she recalls. “It became my mission to make sure she lived in a world where she feels truly seen and valued. I was also deeply inspired by my trip to South Africa with my family. And, after having my son, Sir Carter, I felt it was important to uplift and praise our boys and to assure that they grow up with enough films, children’s books and music that promote emotional intelligence, self-value and our rich history. That’s why [Black is King] is dedicated to him.”

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@Beyonce stars on three special covers for the December 2020 issue of #BritishVogue. She speaks to Editor-In-Chief @Edward_Enninful about everything from the recent racial and social justice movements, to her personal legacy and why she has finally decided to “give myself permission to focus on my joy”. Read the full interview and see the 20-page fashion extravaganza photographed by Kennedi Carter in the new issue, on newsstands and available for digital download Friday 6 November. #Beyonce wears all @MuglerOfficial. Photographed by @InternetBby and styled by @Edward_Enninful with hair by @JawaraW and colourists @Rachel_Bodt and @ShirleyGHauteHair, make-up by @FrancescaTolot, nails by @OhMyNailsNYC, set design by @StefanBeckman and lighting direction by @_Wordie. With thanks to Beyoncé’s personal stylist @ZerinaAkers, her tailor #TimWhite and publicist @YvetteNoelSchure; Parkwood Entertainment creative director @KwasiFordjour and creative producer @LaurenLaLaBaker; Satellite414 founder @CarlitoF8; @TravisKiewel and @RobFamous for @ThatOneProduction; and Vogue entertainment director-at-large @JillDemling.

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Walter Wallace Jr. received mental health care days before shooting

Three calls were made to 911 about the victim’s concerning behavior on Monday, but his crisis team was never alerted

Walter Wallace Jr. received mental health care at a crisis center three days before he was fatally shot by Philadelphia police officers. 

Wallace Jr. regularly used the outpatient services at the West Philadelphia Consortium, a mental health crisis response center, and had recently resumed treatment, according to executive director John White, per Inquirer.com. 

“His mother told me that when he came home Friday and she asked him how it went, he told her that he was doing much better and that we had gotten him ready to start looking for a job,” said White of Wallace Jr.’s last visit to the center. 

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But for whatever reason, Wallace became triggered and began to spiral out of control on that fateful night.

theGRIO previously reported, Wallace Jr. was having a mental health crisis when his mother called 911 for an ambulance. Two police officers responded. After he advanced toward them holding a knife, the officers shot the 27-year-old at least a dozen times.

White believes if the family or the police had called a crisis team from the center to the scene, Wallace Jr. might still be alive.

“We knew him and he knew us,” said White. “He trusted us and was appreciative of the help we provided. No one else on the scene could claim that credibility. … He didn’t know the police, he didn’t trust them.”

Three calls were reportedly made to 911 about Wallace’s concerning behavior on Monday, but his crisis team was never alerted.

“Do you realize how egregious this is?” said White, who previously served as a state representative, Pennsylvania’s secretary of welfare, and a city councilman.

“[The dispatchers] should have alerted us immediately,” he added. “You’re telling me they had three bites at the apple?”

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It’s unclear why the family called 911 instead of the Consortium, but they have made clear that they do not want the officers who killed their loved one to be charged for his death.

“Here’s why: They were improperly trained,” family attorney Shaka Johnson told reporters at a press conference Thursday, “and did not have the proper equipment by which to effectuate their job.”

The comments came after the Wallace family watched police officers’ body camera footage of Monday’s shooting.The officers, who remain unidentified, were not carrying tasers. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw has said that not all officers do, and says she has previously requested them.

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