Showing posts with label Rev Lorenzo Sewell. Show all posts
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Former State Rep. Thierry Had A Lot to Say About Michelle Obama; President Trump’s Inauguration Address


Former State Rep. Shawn Theirry (top left), recently appointed to the Texas Juvenile Board by Texas Governor Greg Abbott (second from left), had a lot to say off the record yesterday in a phone conversation about former First Lady Michelle Obama (third from left) not showing up to support former President Barack Obama. Some Black women had a problem with Michelle's "NO SHOW," and others were not bothered. “Proud to welcome Rep. Shawn Thierry to the Republican Party! Democrats abandoned her after she supported a law I signed to protect Texas children,” said Gov. Greg Abbott after Thierry switched her allegiance to the GOP a few months ago. BLACK MEN TALKING… Former Prizefighter turned businessman Eric Carr (far right), and several brothers from up north talked off the record with (me) Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor about everything “TRUMP INAUGURATION,” including the rousing benediction given by Rev. Lorenzo Sewell.

Former Prizefighter Eric Carr is pictured above with his youngest son, Bryce Carr, on the day that the matriarch of his family was laid to rest. Gwendolyn Joyce Carr, the mom of Eric Carr, and her loving husband were God-fearing people who raised Eric Carr the right way as a child. Today, after a few hiccupsEric Carr has turned into a very successful entrepreneur who knows the value of hard work, dedication, and determination.

Prizefighter turned businessman Eric Carr, the president and CEO of E&E Construction, is moving up the ranks in the business world. However, with his newly found success in the boring and drilling industry, the same sector where Elon Musk, the wealthiest man in the world, got his start, Carr has remained humble and supportive of issues related to elevating other Black men. Aubrey R. Taylor Communications would like to thank Mr. Carr for his generous support of our upcoming "TRAILBLAZER EDITION" of Houston Business Connections, where we plan to feature all (11) eleven of the "BLACK LAWMAKERS" who crossed the political aisle to support Dustin Burrows in his heroic effort to become speaker of the Texas House of Representatives on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the Texas State Capital in Austin, Texas.


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Gov. Greg Abbott, a Republican, recently appointed former Democrat State Rep. Shawn Thierry to the Texas Juvenile Justice Board. Even though she is no longer a Democrat, you girls and adolescent women need to see positive images of conservative women like former State Rep. Shawn Thierry and many others.

Former State Rep. Thierry Had A Lot to Say About Michelle Obama; President Trump’s Inauguration Address

AUBREY R. TAYLOR REPORTS©

The future of Black men matters. It’s vitally important that our young boys like Bryce Carr, the youngest son of former Prizefighter turned businessman Eric Carr, and countless others see African American men positively branded on Television. That’s why I was overjoyed to see Rev. Lorenzo Sewell do his thing yesterday at President Donald J. Trump’s inauguration.

During President Donald Trump’s inauguration yesterday, Monday, January 20, 2025, I had the pleasure of speaking candidly with former Prizefighter turned businessman Eric Carr about the future of Black men and our place in America.

We discussed everything from former First Lady Michelle Obama leaving her husband, former President Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, to attending the inauguration alone – walking all by his lonesome self.

We also talked openly about Rev. Lorenzo Sewell of Detroit, the senior pastor of the 180 Church. In his benediction, Rev. Sewell referred to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump as a “millimeter miracle.” Rev. Sewell’s comments, welcomed with rousing applause, whipped the audience of dignified people into a frenzy. He also referenced Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during his allotted time, which evoked cheers.

But was his benediction over the top? I don’t believe so. As far as Mr. Carr was concerned, it may have been. According to published reports, MAGA, “Make America Great Again,” influencer Steve Bannon believes that Rev. Lorenzo Sewell went over the top.

“A powerful prayer is from the heart and short,” explained Bannon after the inauguration. “You’re not trying to upstage the president, which, let me be brutally frank, a couple of those guys are trying to upstage the president,” he said.

Upstaging the President or not, in my assessment, Rev. Sewell’s presence on stage and President Donald Trump’s warm embrace of him after he finished serves as a sign that “THE PRESIDENT” was not offended and enjoyed Rev. Sewell’s benediction, and I also did.

FROM ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE…

I also enjoyed speaking with former Democrat State Rep. Shawn Thierry (HD-146), a well-known African American female who recently switched her allegiance from blue to red.

Thierry, recently appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott (Republican) to the Texas Juvenile Justice Board, was very outspoken and openly shared her opinions on everything from former First Lady Michelle Obama not showing up to transgender-related issues.

She, Thierry, also discussed where our nation is heading under President Donald J. Trump’s administration and what we should expect during the 89th Texas Legislative Session at the State Capital in Austin, Texas.

The term Thierry was appointed to on the Texas Juvenile Justice Board by Gov. Abbott will expire on February 1, 2029. From what I’ve read, the Texas Juvenile Justice Board is responsible for developing and implementing rules to govern the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

I do not doubt that great things lie ahead for Shawn Thierry in her future endeavors. While I’m not at liberty to discuss her thoughts on former First Lady Michelle Obama not showing up with her husband at President Donald Trump’s inauguration, I will say that she had a mouthful to say.

According to the Governor’s Office, “Shawn Thierry of Houston is an attorney and a four-term Texas Legislator serving House District 146. During her time in the Texas Legislature, she served on several committees, including the Juvenile Justice and Family Issues Committee. She is a member of the State Bar of Texas and Houston Bar Association and a volunteer for the Houston Food Bank. Thierry received a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Howard University and a Juris Doctor from Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law.”

LATER IN THE EVENING…

I never knew what to expect when a phone call came in from former Prizefighter turned businessman Eric Carr, and last night was no different.

Around 6:30 p.m., I had a mini phone conference with Mr. Carr and two well-known “BLACK MEN” from up north. Like Thierry, they both had a mouthful to say about all-thinks Donald Trump and his inauguration earlier in the day.

While I’m not at liberty to mention the names or identities of the two “STRONG BLACK MEN” I conference with last night with Mr. Carr, I can say that it felt good to communicate openly with three like-minded brothers I admire and respect.

I must admit, however, that it was surprising to see how much love and admiration the two men had for Mr. Carr, who is considerably younger than the other gentleman and myself.

What Carr has is knowledge beyond his years. His knowledge of what’s happening in national politics and on the local level here in Texas is unmatched. I would love to talk to him about his views on social issues and matters related to men competing against women openly on the record.

But as for now, I would suffice to say that all three men on the phone with me last night are against “TRANSGENDER ATHLETES” competing against biological women in women’s sports.

TRUMP TAKES A STANCE…

Late yesterday evening, President Donald J. Trump signed an “EXECUTIVE ORDER” declaring that there are only two biological sexes in America. He also signed an “EXECUTIVE ORDER” ending (DEI) Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs inside federal agencies.

In an interesting move, both orders were grouped together and added to the “RESTORING SANITY” agenda instituted by President Donald J. Trump, who began his second journey as the leader of the free world.

President Trump’s last night move should not have surprised anyone because he’s been discussing doing this for years.

A SHOW OF GRATITUDE…

It’s not that often that you hear anyone specifically thank “BLACK PEOPLE” for anything. Typically, gratitude for African Americans tends to get lumped in with “PEOPLE OF COLOR” or terms like “ETHNIC MINORITIES,” so it was great to see President Trump express his gratitude separately to African Americans and Hispanics in his inaugural address.

“To the Black and Hispanic communities, I want to thank you for the tremendous outpouring of love and trust that you have shown me with your vote,” stated President Donald J. Trump with gratitude and a humble spirit.

He said, “We set records and I will not forget it, I’ve heard your voices in the campaign and I look forward to working with you in the years to come.” While his remarks are welcomed, it’s going to be interesting to see how President Trump rewards the 21% of African American men who cast their votes for him.

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PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP’S FULL INAUGURAL ADDRESS…

Here is the full transcript of Mr. Trump’s second inaugural address, provided by the Associated Press.

The full text of Trump’s inauguration speech

Vice President Vance, Speaker Johnson, Senator Thune, Chief Justice Roberts, justices of the United States Supreme Court, President Clinton, President Bush, President Obama, President Biden, Vice President Harris and my fellow citizens:

The golden age of America begins right now. From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world. We will be the envy of every nation. And we will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of any longer.

During every single day of the Trump administration, I will, very simply, put America first. Our sovereignty will be reclaimed. Our safety will be restored. The scales of justice will be rebalanced. The vicious, violent and unfair weaponization of the Justice Department and our government will end. And our top priority will be to create a nation that is proud and prosperous and free.

America will soon be greater, stronger, and far more exceptional than ever before. I return to the presidency confident and optimistic that we are at the start of a thrilling new era of national success. A tide of change is sweeping the country. Sunlight is pouring over the entire world, and America has the chance to seize this opportunity like never before.

But first, we must be honest about the challenges we face. While they are plentiful, they will be annihilated by this great momentum that the world is now witnessing and the United States of America. As we gather today, our government confronts a crisis of trust. For many years, the radical and corrupt establishment has extracted power and wealth from our citizens. While the pillars of our society lay broken and seemingly in complete disrepair, we now have a government that cannot manage even a simple crisis at home while at the same time stumbling into a continuing catalog of catastrophic events abroad.

It fails to protect our magnificent, law-abiding American citizens but provides sanctuary and protection for dangerous criminals, many from prisons and mental institutions that have illegally entered our country from all over the world. We have a government that has given unlimited funding to the defense of foreign borders but refuses to defend American borders, or more importantly, its own people.

Our country can no longer deliver basic services in times of emergency, as recently shown by the wonderful people of North Carolina, who’ve been treated so badly. And other states who are still suffering from a hurricane that took place many months ago. Or more recently, Los Angeles, where we are watching fires still tragically burn from weeks ago without even a token of defense. They’re raging through the houses and communities, even affecting some of the wealthiest and most powerful individuals in our country, some of whom are sitting here right now. They don’t have a home any longer. That’s interesting.

But we can’t let this happen. Everyone is unable to do anything about it. That’s going to change. We have a public health system that does not deliver in times of disaster, yet more money is spent on it than any country anywhere in the world. And we have an education system that teaches our children to be ashamed of themselves, in many cases to hate our country despite the love that we try so desperately to provide to them. All of this will change starting today and will change very quickly.

Our recent election is a mandate to completely and totally reverse a horrible betrayal, and all of these many betrayals that have taken place, and to give the people back their faith, their wealth, their democracy and indeed their freedom. From this moment on, America’s decline is over.

Our liberties and our nation’s glorious destiny will no longer be denied and we will immediately restore the integrity, competency and loyalty of America’s government. Over the past eight years, I have been tested and challenged more than any president in our 250-year history, and I’ve learned a lot along the way. The journey to reclaim our Republic has not been an easy one, that I can tell you. Those who wish to stop our cause have tried to take my freedom and indeed to take my life. Just a few months ago, in a beautiful Pennsylvania field, an assassin’s bullet ripped through my ear. But I felt then, and believe even more so now, that my life was saved for a reason. I was saved by God to make America great again.

That is why each day under our administration of American patriots, we will be working to meet every crisis with dignity and power and strength. We will move with purpose and speed to bring back hope, prosperity, safety and peace for citizens of every race, religion, color and creed. For American citizens, January 20, 2025, is Liberation Day.

It is my hope that our recent presidential election will be remembered as the greatest and most consequential election in the history of our country. As our victory showed, the entire nation is rapidly unifying behind our agenda with dramatic increases in support from virtually every element of our society. Young and old, men and women, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, urban, suburban and rural. And, very importantly, we had a powerful win in all seven swing states and the popular vote. We won by millions of people.

To the Black and Hispanic communities, I want to thank you for the tremendous outpouring of love and trust that you have shown me with your vote. We set records, and I will not forget it. I’ve heard your voices in the campaign, and I look forward to working with you in the years to come.

Today is Martin Luther King Day and his honor — this will be a great honor — but in his honor, we will strive together to make his dream a reality. We will make his dream come true.

National unity is now returning to America and confidence and pride is soaring like never before. In everything we do my administration will be inspired by a strong pursuit of excellence and unrelenting success. We will not forget our country. We will not forget our Constitution. And we will not forget our God.

Today, I will sign a series of historic executive orders. With these actions, we will begin the complete restoration of America and the revolution of common sense. It’s all about common sense. First, I will declare a national emergency at our southern border. All illegal entry will immediately be halted. And we will begin the process of returning millions and millions of criminal aliens back to the places from which they came. We will reinstate my remain in Mexico policy. I will end the practice of catch and release. And I will send troops to the southern border to repel the disastrous invasion of our country. Under the orders I sign today we will also be designating the cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. And by invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, I will direct our government to use the full and immense power of federal and state law enforcement to eliminate the presence of all foreign gangs and criminal networks bringing devastating crime to U.S. soil, including our cities and inner cities.

As commander in chief, I have no higher responsibility than to defend our country from threats and invasions. And that is exactly what I am going to do. We will do it at a level that nobody has ever seen before. Next, I will direct all members of my cabinet to marshal the vast powers at their disposal to defeat what was record inflation and rapidly bring down costs and prices. The inflation crisis was caused by massive overspending and escalating energy prices. And that is why today I will also declare a national energy emergency. We will drill, baby, drill.

America will be a manufacturing nation once again, and we have something that no other manufacturing nation will ever have: the largest amount of oil and gas of any country on Earth. And we are going to use it. We will bring prices down, fill our strategic reserves up again, right to the top, and export American energy all over the world. We will be a rich nation again. And it is that liquid gold under our feet that will help to do it.

With my actions today, we will end the Green New Deal and we will revoke the electric vehicle mandate, saving our auto industry and keeping my sacred pledge to our great American autoworkers. In other words, you’ll be able to buy the car of your choice. We will build automobiles in America again at a rate that nobody could have dreamt possible just a few years ago. And thank you to the auto workers of our nation for your inspiring vote of confidence. We did tremendously with their vote.

I will immediately begin the overhaul of our trade system to protect American workers and families. Instead of taxing our citizens to enrich other countries, we will tariff and tax foreign countries to enrich our citizens. For this purpose, we are establishing the External Revenue Service to collect all tariffs, duties and revenues. It will be massive amounts of money pouring into our treasury coming from foreign sources.

The American Dream will soon be back and thriving like never before. To restore confidence and effectiveness to our federal government, my administration will establish the brand new Department of Government Efficiency.

After years and years of illegal and unconstitutional federal efforts to restrict free expression, I will also sign an executive order to immediately stop all government censorship and bring back free speech to America. Never again will the immense power of the state be weaponized to persecute political opponents. Something I know something about. We will not allow that to happen. It will not happen again. Under my leadership, we will restore fair, equal and impartial justice under the Constitution and the rule of law. And we are going to bring law and order back to our cities.

This week, I will also end the government policy of trying to socially engineer race and gender into every aspect of public and private life. We will forge a society that is colorblind and merit based. As of today, it will henceforth be the official policy of the United States government that there are only two genders, male and female. This week I will reinstate any service members who were unjustly expelled from the military for objecting to the Covid vaccine mandate with full back pay. And I will sign an order to stop our warriors from being subjected to radical political theories and social experiments while on duty. It’s going to end immediately. Our armed forces will be free to focus on their sole mission—defeating America’s enemies. Like in 2017, we will again build the strongest military the world has ever seen.

We will measure our success not only by the battles we win but also by the wars that we end. And, perhaps most importantly, the wars we never get into. My proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker and unifier. That’s what I want to be. A peacemaker and a unifier. I’m pleased to say that, as of yesterday, one day before I assumed office, the hostages in the Middle East are coming back home to their families.

America will reclaim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on earth, inspiring the awe and admiration of the entire world. A short time from now, we are going to be changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. And we will restore the name of the great President William McKinley to Mount McKinley, where it should be and where it belongs. President McKinley made our country very rich through tariffs and through talent.

He was a natural businessman and gave Teddy Roosevelt the money for many of the great things he did, including the Panama Canal, which has foolishly been given to the country of Panama after the United States — the United States, I mean, think of this, spent more money than ever spent on a project before and lost 38,000 lives in the building of the Panama Canal. We have been treated very badly from this foolish gift that should have never been made. And Panama’s promise to us has been broken. The purpose of our deal and the spirit of our treaty has been totally violated. American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way, shape or form, and that includes the United States Navy. And above all, China is operating the Panama Canal. And we didn’t give it to China, we gave it to Panama, and we’re taking it back.

Above all, my message to Americans today is that it is time for us to once again act with courage, vigor and the vitality of history’s greatest civilization. So as we liberate our nation, we will lead it to new heights of victory and success. We will not be deterred. Together, we will end the chronic disease epidemic and keep our children safe, healthy and disease free. The United States will once again consider itself a growing nation, one that increases our wealth, expands our territory, builds our cities, raises our expectations and carries our flag into new and beautiful horizons. And we will pursue our manifest destiny into the stars, launching American astronauts to plant the Stars and Stripes on the planet Mars.

And it’s the lifeblood of a great nation. And, right now, our nation is more ambitious than any other. There’s no nation like our nation. Americans are explorers, builders, innovators, entrepreneurs and pioneers. The spirit of the frontier is written into our hearts. The call of the next great adventure resounds from within our souls. Our American ancestors turned a small group of colonies on the edge of a vast continent into a mighty republic of the most extraordinary citizens on Earth. No one comes close. Americans pushed thousands of miles through a rugged land of untamed wilderness. They crossed deserts, scaled mountains, braved untold dangers, won the Wild West, ended slavery, rescued millions from tyranny, lifted millions from poverty, harnessed electricity, split the atom, launched mankind into the heavens and put the universe of human knowledge into the palm of the human hand. If we work together, there is nothing we cannot do and no dream we cannot achieve.

Many people thought it was impossible for me to stage such a historic political comeback. But as you see today, here I am. The American people have spoken. I stand before you now as proof that you should never believe that something is impossible to do. In America, the impossible is what we do best. From New York to Los Angeles, from Philadelphia to Phoenix, from Chicago to Miami, from Houston to right here in Washington, D.C., our country was forged and built by the generations of patriots who gave everything they had for our rights and for our freedom. They were farmers and soldiers, cowboys and factory workers, steel workers and coal miners, police officers and pioneers who pushed onward, marched forward and let no obstacle defeat their spirit or their pride. Together they laid down the railroads, raised up the skyscrapers, built great highways, won two world wars, defeated fascism and communism, and triumphed over every single challenge that they faced.

After all we have been through together, we stand on the verge of the four greatest years in American history. With your help, we will restore an American promise and we will rebuild the nation that we love. And we love it so much. We are one people, one family and one glorious nation under God. So to every parent who dreams for their child and every child to dreams for their future: I am with you, I will fight for you and I will win for you. And we’re going to win like never before.

In recent years, our nation has suffered greatly. But we are going to bring it back and make it great again. Greater than ever before. We will be a nation like no other. Full of compassion, courage and exceptionalism. Our power will stop all wars and bring a new spirit of unity to a world that has been angry, violent, and totally unpredictable.

America will be respected again and admired again, including by people of religion, faith and goodwill. We will be prosperous. We will be proud. We will be strong and we will win like never before. We will not be conquered. We will not be intimidated. We will not be broken. And we will not fail.

From this day on, the United States of America will be a free, sovereign and independent nation. We will stand bravely. We will live proudly. We will dream boldly, and nothing will stand in our way. Because we are Americans. The future is ours. And our golden age has just begun.

Thank you. God bless America. Thank you all. Thank you.



State Rep. Ron Reynolds (HD-27) became one of the most powerful lawmakers in Texas. We must stand behind State Rep. Reynolds and other "BLACK LAWMAKERS" as they work across the aisle during the 89th Legislative Session to pass laws that are in the best interests of their entire constituencies and not a small segment or group of their constituent base.























State Rep. Dustin Burrows beat the Republican establishment and became Speaker of the Texas House with the help of brave Democrat lawmakers like Christian Manuel (HD-22), State Rep. Ron Reynolds (HD-27), State Rep. Sheryl Cole (HD-46), State Rep. Venton Jones (HD-100), State Rep. Toni Rose (HD-110), State Rep. Harold Dutton Jr (HD-142), State Rep. Rhetta Andrews Bowers (HD-113), State Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (HD-120), State Rep. Senfronia Thompson (HD-141), State Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons (HD-146), and State Rep. Jolanda Jones (HD-147), by putting partisan politics aside and crossing the political divide to make Dustin Burrows one of the most powerful men in Texas.




This official video testimony provided by Demetria Smith in support of Texas' HB6 at the State Capital in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, April 1, 2021, was one of the strongest testimonies delivered by anyone who appeared before the "ELECTIONS COMMITTEE" according to scores of Texans who witnessed her historic moment. Demetria Smith will be featured in the upcoming "TRAIL BLAZER" edition of the Houston Business Connections Newspaper for her bravery during Black History Month.



Businesswoman Demetria Smith bravely went to the State Capital and exercised her First Amendment Right to Free Speech, which is Constitutionally protected. Contrary to popular opinion, Demetria Smith has just as much of a right to speak out "IN FAVOR" of Senate Bill 7 as any other warm-blooded American had to "OPPOSE" the "VOTER PROTECTION" legislation. So, after her historic testimony at the State Capital, Demetria Smith was invited to a back office to meet with several "GOP STATE LEADERS" for a private meeting to hear more about what was happening in Harris County, Texas. Demetria Smith (third from right) is pictured in this behind-the-scenes photo with State Rep. Valoree Swanson (far left), State Rep. Greg Bonnen (second from left), Elections Committee Chairman State Rep. Briscoe Cain, Chairman of Calendars State Rep. Dustin Burrows, and State Rep. Steve Toth at the State Capital in Austin, Texas. Dustin Burrows is now one of the most powerful men in Texas after being selected as Speaker of the Texas House for the 89th Legislative Session.


Yes, that's me (Investigative Reporter Aubrey R. Taylor) sitting on the couch with Demetria Smith, talking to "GOP LEADERS" about how my Democratic and Republican clients need their help. I am the person who compelled these state leaders to hold their ground and not cave into the pressure tactics instituted against them. I also explained to them that "DEAD PEOPLE" were requesting "ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATIONS" from their graves in Harris County, Texas. I also informed them that those same "DEAD PEOPLE" were then licking their stamps, placing them,  and mailing fraudulent mail ballot requests back to the Harris County Clerk's Office. I also explained to these "GOP LEADERS" how the actions of the people who are stealing the identities of these mostly "BLACK PEOPLE" are hurting "GOOD DEMOCRATS" more than anyone else. The man you see in the foreground is State Rep. Dustin Burrows, the newly-elected Speaker of the Texas House. 









Lieutenant Colonel DaSean Jones has TWO BRONZE STAR MEDALS, a Combat Action Badge, a Meritorious Service Medal, a Global War on Terrorism, a Global War Expeditionary, an Army Commendation Medal (3OLC), Army Achievement Medal (10LC), an Overseas Ribbon, Korea Defense Service Medal, Overseas Training Ribbon, a National Defense Service Ribbon, and a Parachute Badge to his credit. SPECIAL NOTE: The appearance of Judge DaSean Jones in his military uniform and U.S. Department of Defense visual information does not imply or constitute DOD endorsement.



Tami C. Pierce (left) and her wife/husband, Dr. Stephanie L. Gross-Pierce, have a loving marital relationship that they've shared for more than 22 years. For the most part, before Tami C. Pierce threw her hat into the political ring, she and her wife Stephanie lived a quiet, peaceful life, staying to themselves and out of politics. However, today, a small group of (DINOs), "Democrats in Name Only," and (RINOs), "Republicans in Name Only," have allied themselves together and embraced Tami C. Pierce's campaign for the 180th Criminal District Court as part of a grander scheme to purge "BLACK JUDGES" from local judicial benches in Harris County, Texas. Kay Shepard, who is suspected of being a closet member of the "LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY," is acting as the 'attack dog' for Mike Doyle, the chairman of the Harris County Democratic Party, who also favors "LGBTQ+ WOMEN AND MEN," over "HETEROSEXUAL MEN AND WOMEN," as proven by his recent actions. It appears that Kay Shepard, in her twisted mind and vexed spirit, believes that she is helping her fellow "LGBTQ+ SISTERS"  and a more significant cause by working to defeat Lieutenant Colonel Judge DaSean Jones. By definition, a heterosexual person is someone who is exclusively sexually or romantically attracted to someone of the opposite sex; after having her sexual advances allegedly rebuffed by State Rep. Shawn Thierry at an event, Kay Shepard began to attack her (State Rep. Thierry) profusely and oppose her politically as well.



General Merrick Garland chose Judge Erica Hughes to serve as an Immigration Judge, where she will preside over cases beginning in January 2022. In addition to this new role, Judge Erica Hughes has been an esteemed member of the U.S. Army National Guard of Texas in Austin since 2016, serving as a Judge Advocate. On January 1, 2025, Judge Erica Hughes, after being called an animal by an "LGBTQ ATTORNEY." named Ben L. Aderholt and unqualified by fellow judges from within her own party, will take the bench as the presiding judge for the 151st Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. Judge Erica Hughes is pictured above with State Rep. Jolanda Jones (HD-147) and Judge DaSean Jones, the presiding judge for the 180th Criminal District Court.

“CIVIL BENCHES.”

There are 24 Civil District Court benches in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges will occupy 8 (on Wednesday, January 1, 2025).

55th - Judge Latosha Lewis Payne
151st - Judge Erica Hughes
152nd - Judge-Elect TaKasha Francis
164th Juddge Cheryl Elliott Thornton
189th - Judge Tamika Craft
270th - Judge Dedra Davis
333rd - Judge Tracy D. Good
334th - Judge Dawn Rogers

“CRIMINAL BENCHES.”

There are 23 Criminal District Court benches in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges (on Wednesday, January 1, 2025) will occupy 10 of them.

174th - Judge Hazel B. Jones
176th - Jones Nikita V. Harmon
180th - Judge DaSean Jones
184th - Judge Katherine N. Thomas
208th - Judge Beverly Armstrong
262nd - Judge Lori Chambers Gray
263rd - Judge Melissa M. Morris
339th - Judge Te'iva J. Bell
482 - Judge Veronica M. Nelson
487th - Judge Stacy Allen Barrow

“FAMILY BENCHES.”

There are 11 Family District Court benches in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges will occupy 7 (on Wednesday, January 1, 2025).

245th - Judge Angela M. Lancelin
246th - Judge Angela Graves-Harrington
257th - Judge Sandra Peake
280th - Judge Damieane "Dianne" Curvey
309th - Linda Marie Dunson
311th - Judge Germaine "Ja'net" Tanner
507th - Judge Lillian Henny Alexander

“JUVENILE BENCHES.”

There are only three Juvenile District Court benches in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges will occupy one (on Wednesday, January 1, 2025).

314th - Judge Michelle Moore

“CIVIL AT LAW.”

There are only four County Civil Court at Law benches in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges will occupy two (on Wednesday, January 1, 2025).

No. 1 - Judge Audrie Lawton-Evans
No. 3 - Judge LaShawn A. Williams

“CRIMINAL AT LAW.”

There are only 16 County Criminal Court Law benches in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges will occupy 6 (on Wednesday, January 1, 2025).

No. 4 - Judge Shannon Baldwin
No. 9 - Judge Toria J. Finch
No. 10 - Judge Juanita A. Jackson
No. 11 - Judge Sedrick T. Walker, II
No. 12 - Judge Genesis Draper
No. 15 - Judge Tonya Jones

“COUNTY PROBATE.”

There are only four Probate Courts in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges will occupy one (on Wednesday, January 1, 2025).

No. 5 - Judge-Elect Fran Watson

“JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.”

There are only 16 Justice of the Peace Courts in Harris County, Texas, and heading into the upcoming 2026 Midterm Elections, African American Democrat judges will occupy four (on Wednesday, January 1, 2025).

3.1 - Judge Joe Stephens
3.2 - Judge Lucia Bates
7.1 - Judge Wanda Adams
7.2 - Judge Sharon Burney

Below are the photos and courts held by African American Democratic incumbents in Harris County, Texas, which will be relevant in the 2026 midterms.



Judge Lashawn Williams, Judge Angela Graves Harrington, Judge Shannon Baldwin, Judge Tonya Jones, and Judge Toria J. Finch will be in the fight of their political lives as Democrats are already contemplating challenging the (26) twenty-six "AFRICAN AMERICAN JUDGES" who are up for re-election in the upcoming 2026 Midterm Election for Harris County, Texas. However, I'm not sure why so many potential candidates are seeking to run against the (26) twenty-six African American incumbent judges when there will be (68) sixty-eight local benches up for grabs in the 2026 Midterm Election in Harris County, Texas.

There are (68) Sixty-Eight Local Benches to Choose From in the 2026 Midterms

55th Civil District Court
Judge Latosha Lewis Payne (DEM)

113th Civil District Court
Judge Rabeea Collier (DEM)

157th Civil District Court
Judge Tanya Garrison (DEM)

180th Criminal District Court
Judge DaSean Jones (DEM)

182nd Criminal District Court
Judge Danilo "Danny" Lacayo (DEM)

183rd Criminal District Court
Kristin M. Guiney (REP)

Judge Kristin M. Guiney ran for the 1st Court of Appeals District, Place 8, and defeated Judge Richard Hightower and, therefore, will not be on the 2026 Midterm Election ballot.

184th Criminal District Court
Judge Katherine "Kat" Thomas (DEM)

185th Criminal District Court
Judge Andrea Beall (DEM)

189th Civil District Court
Tamika Craft-Demming (DEM)

190th Civil District Court
Judge Beau Miller (DEM)

208th Criminal District Court
Judge Beverly Armstrong (DEM)

209th Criminal District Court 
Judge Brian E. Warren (DEM)

228th Criminal District Court
(Deceased) Judge Frank Aguilar (DEM)

230th Criminal District Court
Judge Chris Morton (DEM)

232nd Criminal District Court
Judge Josh Hill (Dem)

234th Civil District Court
Judge Lauren Reeder (DEM)

248th Criminal District Court
Judge Hilary Unger (DEM)

262nd Criminal District Court
Judge Lori Chambers Gray (DEM)

263rd Criminal District Court
Judge Melissa Marie Morris (DEM)

269th Civil District Court
Judge Cory Don Sepolio (DEM)

270th Civil District Court
Judge Dedra Davis (DEM)

281st Civil District Court
Judge Christine Weems (DEM

295th Civil District Court
Judge Donna Roth (DEM)

482nd Criminal District Court
Judge Veronica M. Nelson (DEM)

246th Family District Court
Judge Angela Graves Harrington (DEM)

247th Family District Court
Judge Janice Berg (DEM)

257th Family District Court
Judge Sandra Peake (DEM)

280th Family Protective Court
Judge Damiene Dianne Curvey (DEM)

308th Family District Court
Judge Gloria Lopez (DEM)

309th Family District Court
Judge Linda Marie Dunson (DEM)

310th Family District Court
Judge Sonya Leah Heath (DEM)

311th Family District Court
Judge Germaine Ja'net Tanner (DEM)

312th Family District Court
Judge Teresa J. Waldrop (DEM)

313th Juvenile District Court
Judge Natalia Cokinos Oakes (DEM)

314th Juvenile District Court
Judge Michelle Moore (DEM)

315th Juvenile District Court
Judge Leah Shapiro (DEM)

Harris County Judge
County Judge Lina Hidalgo (DEM)

County Civil Court at Law No. 1
Judge Audrie Lawton Evans (DEM)

County Civil Court at Law No. 2
Judge Jim F. Kovach (DEM)

County Civil Court at Law No. 3
Judge LaShawn A. Williams (DEM)

County Civil Court at Law No. 4
Judge M.K. Monica Singh (DEM)

County Criminal Court at Law No. 1
Judge Alex Salgado (DEM)

County Criminal Court at Law No. 2
Judge Paula Goodhart (REP)

County Criminal Court at Law No. 3
Judge Leslie Johnson (REP)

County Criminal Court at Law No. 4
Judge Shannon Baldwin (DEM)

County Criminal Court at Law No. 5
Judge David Marcel Fleischer (DEM)

County Criminal Court at Law No. 6
Judge Kelly Andrews (DEM)

County Criminal Court at Law No. 7
Judge Andrew A. Wright (DEM)

County Criminal Court at Law No. 8
Judge Erika Ramirez (DEM)

County Criminal Court at Law No. 9
Judge Toria J. Finch (DEM)

County Criminal Court at Law No. 10
Judge Juanita Jackson (DEM)

County Criminal Court at Law No. 11
Judge Sedrick T. Walker, II (DEM)

County Criminal Court at Law No. 12
Judge Genesis E. Draper (DEM)

County Criminal Court at Law No. 13
Judge Raul Rodriguez (DEM)

County Criminal Court at Law No. 14
Judge Jessica N. Padilla (REP)

County Criminal Court at Law No. 15
Judge Tonya Jones (DEM)

County Probate Court No. 1
Judge Jerry Simoneaux (DEM)

County Probate Court No. 2
Judge Pamela Medina (DEM)

County Probate Court No. 3
Judge Jason Cox (DEM)

County Probate Court No. 4
Judge James Horwitz (DEM)

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1, Place 2
Judge Steve Duble (DEM)

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 2, Place 2
Judge Delores Lozano (DEM)

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 3, Place 2
Judge Lucia Bates (DEM)

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4, Place 2
Judge Laryssa Korduba (REP)

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 5, Place 2
Judge Bob Wolfe (REP)

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 6, Place 2
Judge Angela D. Rodriguez (DEM)

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 7, Place 2
Judge Sharon M. Burney (DEM)

Justice of the Peace, Precinct 8, Place 2
Judge Louie Ditta (REP)



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Latosha Lewis Payne is the presiding judge for the 55th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. Judge Latosha Lewis Payne will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Tamika “Tami” Craft is the presiding judge for the 189th Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas. Judge Tamika “Tami” Craft will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.



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Judge DaSean Jones is the presiding judge for the 180th Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas. He will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election. However, Judge DaSean Jones must defeat his Republican challenger, Tami C. Pierce, on Saturday, May 3, 2025, to remain the presiding judge for the 180th Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas.



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Judge Katherine N. Thomas is the presiding judge for the 184th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. Judge Katherine N. Thomas will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Beverly D. Armstrong is the presiding judge for the 208th Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas. Judge Beverly D. Armstrong will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.


- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Angela M. Lancelin is the presiding judge for the 245th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas. Judge Angela M. Lancelin will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Angela Graves Harrington is the presiding judge for the 246th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas. Judge Angela Graves Harrington will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Sandra J. Peake is the presiding judge for the 257th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas. Judge Sandra J. Peake will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Lori Chambers Gray is the presiding judge for the 262nd Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas. Judge Lori Chambers Gray will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Melissa M. Morris is the presiding judge for the 263rd Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas. Judge Melissa M. Morris will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Dedra Davis is the presiding judge for the 270th Civil District Court in Harris County, Texas. 



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Damiane “Dianne” Curvey presides over the 280th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas. Judge “Damiane “Dianne” Curvey will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Linda Marie Dunson is the presiding judge for the 309th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas. Judge Linda Marie Dunson will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Germaine Tanner is the presiding judge for the 311th Family District Court in Harris County, Texas. 



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Michelle Moore is the presiding judge for the 314th Juvenile District Court in Harris County, Texas. 



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Veronica M. Nelson is the presiding judge for the 482nd Criminal District Court in Harris County, Texas. 



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Shannon Baldwin is the presiding judge for the County Criminal Court at Law No. 4 in Harris County, Texas. Judge Shannon Baldwin will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.


- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Toria J. Finch presides over the County Criminal Court at Law No. 9 in Harris County, Texas. Judge Toria J. Finch will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Juanita Jackson is the presiding judge for the County Criminal Court at Law No. 10 in Harris County, Texas. 



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Sedrick T. Walker II is the presiding judge for the County Criminal Court at Law No. 11 in Harris County, Texas. Judge Sedrick T. Walker II will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Genesis Draper presides for the County Criminal Court at Law No. 12 in Harris County, Texas. 



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Tonya Jones is the presiding judge for the County Criminal Court at Law No. 15 in Harris County, Texas. 



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Audrie Lawton Evans is the presiding judge for the County Civil Court at Law No. 1 in Harris County, Texas. Judge Audrie Lawton Evans will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge LaShawn A. Williams is the presiding judge for the County Civil Court at Law No. 3 in Harris County, Texas. Judge LaShawn A. Williams will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Lucia Bates is the Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, Place 2, in Harris County, Texas. Judge Lucia Bates will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.



- 2026 MIDTERM CYCLE -

Judge Sharon Burney is the Justice of the Peace for Precinct 7, Place 2, in Harris County, Texas. Judge Sharon Burney will be up for reelection in the 2026 Midterm Election.

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