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Vol. 47 No. 21 Phone: 512-476-0082 E mail: [email protected] October 11, 2019 Diahann Carroll, Oscar-Nominated, INSIDE Pioneering Black Actress, Passes By Nekesa Mumbi Moody | AP Entertainment Writer Jags to face stiff competition against old foe. See LBJ RAPPIN’ Page 2 Tommy Wyatt AISD SHOULD RETURN OUR TAX MONEY! J. Stanislaus encourages African Many of you have gone Americans to join to the AISD community the pilot ranks. meeting to learn that the See MISSION School District Trustees Page 5 have made a decision to close most of the schools in the minority communities. These historic schools is where most of our children have received their basic education. These schools Community advocate have served our communi- seeks to revive ties well. the 53rd District. Now these schools are See CANTU being thrown out with the Page 6 bath water without any concern for these historic Bertha Sadler contributions. These Means Young schools were named for some of our most Women’s respected citizens who Leadership worked hard to see that our communities were Academy to well served. In exchange Close in 2023 for their service, many schools and public by Carolyn Jones buildings were named in VILLAGER Columnist their honor. These public (VILLAGER) - If Ber- buildings and other tha Sadler Means was memorials is what we not physically present in used to educate our the cafeteria of the children on our history school named in her and service to the honor when AISD offi- community. cials held another in its In the process of series of Community preparing to close these Conversations concern- schools, there is no talk as ing school closures, she to what will replace these was there in spirit as historic reminders of what speaker after speaker was there. However, the invoked her name and school officials are now This May 8, 2013 file photo shows Diahann Carroll at the world premiere of “Peeples” in Los legacy in their criticism seeing that our communi- Angeles. Carroll passed away Oct. 4 at her home in Los Angeles after a long bout with cancer. of the school’s coming ties placed great value in She was 84. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File) closure scheduled for our community leaders, (AP) - Diahann Carroll, the Oscar-nominated the 1960s, but it was an immediate hit. the year 2023. the same as the rest of the actress and singer who won critical acclaim as the It had its critics, though, including some who The forum was held city. first Black woman to star in a non-servant role in a said Carroll’s character, who is the mother of a at the Bertha Sadler Our school district has TV series as “Julia,” has died. She was 84. young son, was not a realistic portrayal of a Black Means Young Women’s taken a lot of money from Carroll’s daughter, Susan Kay, told The Associ- American woman in the 1960s. Leadership Academy in these areas in support of the ated Press her mother died Oct. 4 in Los Angeles of “They said it was a fantasy,” Carroll recalled in East Austin on Friday, school district. This money cancer. 1998. “All of this was untrue. Much about the char- October 4, 2019. The was taken even if you did During her long career, Carroll earned a Tony acter of Julia I took from my own life, my family.” meeting was attended not have kids in the school Award for the musical “No Strings” and an Acad- Not shy when it came to confronting racial by close to 100 parents, system. And they will emy Award nomination for best actress for barriers, Carroll won her Tony portraying a high- friends of the school, continue to take that money “Claudine.” But she was perhaps best known for her fashion American model in Paris who has a love af- staff, students, and AISD after these schools are pioneering work on “Julia.” Carroll played Julia fair with a White American author in the 1959 Ri- officials. closed. And much of that Baker, a nurse whose husband had been killed in chard Rodgers musical “No Strings.” Critic Walter In a move that AISD money will be sent to the Vietnam, in the groundbreaking situation comedy Kerr described her as “a girl with a sweet smile, bril- officials say has been in state for the support of other that aired from 1968 to 1971. liant dark eyes and a profile regal enough to belong the cards for a long time, “poor” school districts in the “Diahann Carroll walked this earth for 84 years on a coin.” a total of 12 schools, state. and broke ground with every footstep. An icon. One She appeared often in plays previously consid- which they say suffer While we are attending of the all-time greats,” director Ava DuVernay wrote ered exclusive territory for White actresses: “Same from low enrollment these meetings to be on Twitter. “She blazed trails through dense forests Time, Next Year,”” Agnes of God” and “Sunset Bou- and aging infrastruc- informed about the plans to and elegantly left diamonds along the path for the levard” (as faded star Norma Desmond, the role tures, are scheduled to close our schools, we need rest of us to follow. Extraordinary life. Thank you, played by Gloria Swanson in the 1950 film.) close over the next four to demand to be taken off Ms. Carroll.” “I like to think that I opened doors for other years and students the tax roles that support Although she was not the first Black woman women, although that wasn’t my original intention,” transferred to other schools in other to star in her own TV show (Ethel Waters played a she said in 2002. campuses. Along with communities. This is maid in the 1950s series “Beulah”), she was the first Her film career was sporadic. She began with the closures come pro- Highway Robbery. And to star as someone other than a servant. a secondary role in “Carmen Jones” in 1954 and five posed boundary it is taxation without NBC executives were wary about putting See STRETCH HER WINGS, page 7 See TEARS, page 3 representation! “Julia” on the network during the racial unrest of Page 2 ~ THE VILLAGER/October 11 , 2019 THE COMMUNIQUÉ www.theaustinvillager.com LBJ faces Dripping Springs in District 12-5A Dripping Springs Friday get sidetracked because matchup. “We’re trying night at Nelson Field. of who the opponent is. to polish up the The LBJ-Dripping Springs We have to always try to gameplan and get the winner will likely win the get better at working on kids to understand the district. us.” concepts of what we do. Fenner was pleased That includes se- We try to keep it simple, with the win over North- nior quarterback Hunter but at the same time we east, but his mind Scott getting the ball to want to be able to give By John Harris Jr. worked overtime to pre- playmakers such as jun- opponents some differ- Villager Sports pare the Jaguars both iors Danny Davis and ent looks so they can’t Columnist mentally and physically Andrew Mukuba, gameplan us to a T.” (VILLAGER) - LBJ for their toughest district sophomore Jay Riggins Drippings Springs football coach Jahmal challenge of the season. and senior Sean Fresch. has had LBJ’s number Fenner taught his play- So before his players Each of them caught a the past two seasons, ers a life lesson following could celebrate their big touchdown pass from winning 59-29 in the their 49-0 win over win, Fenner reminded Scott, who threw a total 2017 playoffs and 52-35 Northeast Early College them of a bigger chal- of five touchdown last year. (formerly Reagan High) lenge awaiting them. passes. Mukuba also ran “Dripping Springs is last week: LBJ football coach Jahmal Fenner “We’ve had a suc- for a score. always ready, always plays Always give your classroom. players, Fenner felt the cessful season so far,” “We’re really good hard,” Fenner said. best, even when circum- On the scoreboard, Jaguars left a lot of good Fenner said. “I just feel outside at the receiver “They’re disciplined and stances dictate other- the Jaguars dominated football on the field. like in order for us to be spot,” said Fenner, who coached up very well. For wise. Get used to fulfill- their District 12-5A and “We didn’t play up ready to play opponents spent a lot of practice us to have the success we ing your potential at all East Austin neighbor- to our potential,” said that can beat us, we’ve time honing LBJ’s explo- should have we’ve got to times, whether on the hood rival. But in the Fenner, who leads the got to work on what we sive passing game for come prepared and men- football field or in the hearts and minds of his Jags against district rival do every week. We can’t the Dripping Springs tally ready.”

30th (VILLAGER) - The with Bill’s Friends” hon- Fort Worth, TX, Minister propel careers of such moters, managers, art- Texas Gospel Music Coa- oring The Mailman on Chester D. T. Baldwin of industry greats as ists, musicians, record Anniversary lition, formerly The Friday, November 8th at Houston, TX and Ron Jonathan McReynolds, labels, publicists and Texas Gospel Announc- 7pm. Special guests in- Poindexter of Chicago, Crystal Akins, Anthony songwriters. It repre- Celebration ers Guild (TGAG), cel- clude the Saint James IL. The Mailman strongly Brown & Group therAPy sents a cadre of area af- ebrates its 30th Anniver- Mass Choir, Saint James supported local artists, and so many more. filiations that exists of the Texas sary November 8-9 at Dance/Mime ministry, musicians and quartet On Saturday the fi- across six counties: Har- the Saint James Mission- Claudia Williams & the singers. What an honor nal event planned is a ris (Houston), Dallas/ Gospel ary Baptist Church in Voices of Christ, Resur- to his legacy as the “Jam & Shed Encounter” Tarrant (Dallas/Fort Music Austin. This year’s rection Reunion Choir, Founder of the Coalition. featuring conversations Worth), McLennan theme is “The Legacy The Children of Faith, JC Other special and insights from Pas- (Waco), Travis (Austin) Coalition Lit” and in honor of their Stringz, The Gospel Ech- events during this 2-day tors, Worship Leaders, and Bexar (San Antonio). Legacy, a tribute will be oes, The Gospel Stars conference include a Music Industry Profes- Their goal is to expand made to the and H3O all of the Cen- special recognition and sionals and much more. and preserve the rich organization’s Founder, tral Texas Region. an honors ceremony of The Texas Gospel heritage of gospel music Past President, Radio In addition to the all Austin Area Gospel Music Coalition, for- locally and globally. Host and Austin’s own slate of Central Texas and Inspirational An- mally The Texas Gospel Plan now to attend the late Bill “The Mail- Gospel giants, national nouncers. Radio an- Announcers Guild the 30th Anniversary at man” Martin. artists will render their nouncers play such a piv- (TGAG) is a gospel music Saint James, 3417 E. In honor of their melodic voice in praise otal role in showcasing organization with mem- Martin Luther King Jr. By Naomi Richard 30th Anniversary, the such as Ms. Mimi Redd gospel music, tours, al- bership categories con- Blvd., Austin, Texas. For VILLAGER Coalition will host a of Raleigh, NC, Pastor bum releases and gospel sisting of radio announc- more information, visit: Entertainment Editor “Worship Experience Darrell & LaTonja Blair of news. They have helped ers, print media, pro- www.texasgmc.org. www.theaustinvillager.com THE BULLETIN THE VILLAGER/October 11, 2019 ~ Page 3 AISD Forum Brings Tears, Charges of We Want YOU! Advertise With Racism and Gender Discrimination The Continued from page 1 VILLAGER Country Boyz Fixin’s 4140 E. 12th Street, Austin, TX 78721 Featuring Fish, Poboys, Hot Wings, Pork Chops, Homemade Gumbo, Shrimp and Alligator DINE IN OR ORDER TO GO Mon - Fri: 11 am - 8 p.m. Saturday: 12 noon - 5 p.m. LEFT: Students at Bertha Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy attended the Closed Sunday Call (512) 928-5555 Community Conversations forum held by AISD officials concerning the coming closure of the school. RIGHT: Bertha Sadler Means Young Women’s Leadership Academy Principal Christine Almaraz Ortiz (center) is flanked by (left) Ty J. Davidson, AISD Executive Director for Middle Schools, and (right) Raul Moreno, AISD Associate Superintendent for Middle DOUBLE Schools. Photos by Carolyn Jones changes and the addition of academic pro- Richards School for Young Women Leaders. While grams at more than 30 schools. Sadler Means does not have an application process, Bertha Sadler Means, who is an icon in Austin the Ann Richards School accepts students based on “R” and beyond, is noted for her work as a civil rights a competitive application process and lottery sys- activist, teacher and business woman. tem. AISD were unable to say if Sadler Means stu- During the meeting, many attendees accused dents would be given priority when applying to the AISD officials of racism, gender discrimination, un- Ann Richards School. GROCERY even treatment, and haste in their decision to close Many students were reduced to tears when the school. “I can’t imagine you would be asking they spoke about what Bertha Sadler Means has *We cash ALL Tax Refund*Checks *Check Out this of any family in West Austin along Mopac,” one come to mean to them. Some referred to their 450l East Martin Luther King Blvd. parent said. teachers and classmates as their family and that Some maintained that there are other school they feel involved and safe there. Others spoke of buildings that are just as old as Sadler Means that the school closure being “very confusing” and ques- are not on the closure list. tioned why they have to go all the way across town An AISD official explained that the reason when there is a school here. Others spoke of the Sadler Means is being closed is the same as why all problems created for girls when they have to go to the other schools were chosen. The building is very school with boys, whom one student described as old, there are a lot of issues with the school, and it very “judgy.” They feared that some girls will be is also under enrolled. more concerned with how their hair looks and how AISD officials said they evaluate all schools they are dressed than with schoolwork. And there every year. The ever-growing cost to attract and is also the specter of teen pregnancies. keep experienced staff as well as having the bud- Some parents accused AISD of gender discrimi- Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church getary wherewithal to meet student/teacher needs nation because Bertha Sadler Means will close, 8500 Cameron Road - Austin, Texas 78754 is a big consideration in what schools are closed. while the Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Acad- (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax In addition to Northeast High School, which will emy will expand from a middle school to become a Web Site - www.themount.net expand to include grades six through eight, students grade 6-12 school. WORSHIP SERVICES will have the option to go to the Ann Richards School When one parent questioned whether the Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. Church School - 9:45 a.m. for Young Women Leaders. When questioned about name “Bertha Sadler Means” will continue after the Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon the bus ride across IH 35, one school official specu- school is closed, Dr. Gilbert Hicks, Associate Super- Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. lated that because of the distance, students might intendent for Elementary Schools, responded, “We “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 have to catch the school bus as early as six a.m. want to make sure that her name continues on a A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor Some speakers complained that students can- school building.” not catch a bus at six a.m., stay for extracurricular Concerning what will happen to school staff, Agape Baptist Church activities such as school clubs or sports, get home AISD officials said in most cases they will follow the In “The Centre” Bldg. F-15 7801 N. Lamar Blvd. (SE Corner of N Lamar and 183) AGAPE is a chuch for all people. “Where Jesus Christ is Magnified and the love as late as nine p.m., and still have to do homework. students. He exhibited is Exemplified.” Come, receive God’s unconditional lovefor you. Many parents were concerned about the dif- The AISD “Community Conversation” forums For there is no greater love! ference between Sadler Means and the Ann will be on-going through early October. Church Services Sunday School 9:30 AM Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Mid-Week Service Thursday: Praise, Listen Live ))) Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM Rev. H. Ed Calahan Call 454-1547 for Transporation Pastor Website www.agapebcaustintx.com The Breakfast Club A Ministry That Ministers Every Friday | 8AM - 9AM

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Youth of Today Hope of Tomorrow Good Grades The Joker Baby Sitting ally hard, once you study Arthur Fleck seeks important. it’s not that bad. My connection as he walks First, I learned that grades are pretty good the streets of Gotham the children’s safety is so far, I have all A’s, in- City. Arthur wears two the number one priority. cluding extra classes. I masks -- the one he The baby sitter must al- get to choose more paints for his day job as ways be prepared for classes in eighth grade, a clown, and the guise emergencies. I also but right now I’m in sev- he projects in a futile at- learned that kids enjoy enth. Out of my friend tempt to feel like he's having fun, so the baby group everyone always part of the world around sitter must be very cre- says that I’m the smart- Kevin Parish him. Isolated, bullied ative. Lastly, I learned est, and that I have the Hendrickson H. S. and disregarded by soci- that communication is best grades. I just don’t ety, Fleck begins a slow Ava Roberts extremely important. rush and I take time to Since the 1940’s descent into madness as Pflugerville M. S. The babysitter needs to make sure the Joker has been por- he transforms into the know if the child has al- I understand the trayed as a criminal mas- criminal mastermind On Sunday October lergies and that it is okay Ruby George work. And I put effort termind. Introduced as a known as the Joker. 7, I earned my Girl to reach out to the par- Cele Middle School into my projects and es- psychopath with a The R-rated movie Scouts babysitting ents if faced with issues. This year I really says. School always mat- warped, sadistic sense of the “Joker” grossed badge. The training ses- Babysitting can be need to make good ters, and some kids humor, the character $13.3 million at the sion was three hours a very challenging job. grades. I personally don’t realize that, but became a goofy prank- Thursday box office, long. The leader’s cov- But it can be fun and don’t think I’m hard on sooner or later they will. ster in the 1950’s. Since breaking the record for ered a lot of information. very lucrative! Did you myself, because anyone School now has a big ef- then he has been a an October preview set But I will share three know that babysitters could do it. It’s just a fect on college later. And popular enemy of the by Sony's Venom last things that I believe are are entrepreneurs? matter of making time to I definitely want to go to also popular superhero/ year. I plan on going to focus on your work. The a great college, and so vigilante Batman, this see this movie soon so I work at school isn’t re- should you! past weekend the movie can witness the Joker’s Birthday Fun “Joker” the movie ex- brutal, dark and a com- a place named Urban air plains how he is forever pelling origin story of a that I went to once and LBJ/N.E.E.C. alone in a crowd and man's painful journey to enjoyed it so much that poet and private in the failed as a comedian. self destruction I wanted to go again for confederate army. It is my birthday. As my mom now Juan Navarro High and I planned the birth- School. Austin City Limits day party I had decide Navarro was an ex- posed to come last year, who I want to come to student who died fight- but he broke his foot and my party. My brothers, ing in Afghanistan. had to cancel. I was my cousin, my aunt, and Zachary Taylor Fulmore scared I would never get nana were coming as was renamed Sarah the opportunity to see well, but the friends i Lively Middle School. him again because he had Montrae Nelson want to invite were Lively was a teacher announced that he would Four Points M. S. Isaias, Cameron, Connor, there for 25 years. John be retiring his music ca- Dylan, Kade, and Shane. Tyler Allen T. Allan Facility was reer, but it seems like he September 9th it Once we got to ur- Gus Garcia YMLA named for a Confeder- wanted to visit some of was a special day for me ban air we got wrist the cities he had to can- Last week our band ate officer. Now it is because it was my birth- bands to show what cel on before quitting played Dobie Middle called Anita Ferrales Coy day and i turned 15. I type of activities and music for good. He made Facility. She was and ex- was very excited for games we can play so School at the Nelson a heartfelt apology for principal. Albert Sidney Quinn Langford what I was going to do when everyone got their field. That is when I no- canceling last year and I ticed that the school's Johnston High School Cedar Ridge H. S. for my birthday as well. we all went to play. We could tell he is very ap- The day of my birthday i played in a ball pit with name had actually been had it's named change The first weekend of preciative of his fans. changed. Reagan High along time ago. First it had got a meter from my a obstacle course and the annual Austin City Since Childish Gambino is parents after school in we also played School is now Northeast was called Eastside Me- Limits music festival was also an actor (Donald my room. When i had dodgeball and tug of Early College High morial at the Johnston held from October 4th to Glover is his real name), read it they said that we war. We were there for School. Does that mean Campus. October 6th. Hundreds of his face was very expres- are going to start some- 3 hours and then I that that is an end to the Next it will be lo- thousands of people sive, especially when he opened my presents. rivalry? Although the cated at the Old Ander- came to see their favorite rapped quickly. That and thing new called birth- school again lost big to son campus. Robert E. music artists and eat a se- his unique dancing made day week. Once we left the fun still LBJ (54-0). Reagan's Lee was the easiest lection of food from the him entertaining to Birthday week is wasn't over because 3 of name change is part of name change. It became best restaurants in Austin. watch. when I get a something my friends spent the the five schools that Russell Lee. I wonder I had gotten a one-day Even though Child- each day of the week of night at my house. I love namesake were associ- what would happen if an- pass the past two years, ish Gambino was my my birthday and I can't the thought that my ated with the Confed- other city council decides but this year I decided to most anticipated show, choose or know what its family puts into these eracy. One school was to change them back. I go all three days. While it there were so many other going to. After that we things for me and i get Sidney Lanier H.S. . That wonder should we just was tiring to be out in the artists that were also a lot had started talking to live another year to be school was named after strike all their name from heat all weekend (it was of fun to see. I’m not sure about having a birthday with my family. Thanks Sidney Lanier a Southern history books. the warmest Austin City where I will be going to party, I wanted to be at for reading! Limits since 2005!), I feel college, and there’s a like I got more of the fes- chance I may never live in No Great Dane, Mastiff, nor tival experience. Austin again, so I’m glad I Senior Week Bull Terrier! The artist I was most got to have the full-length excited to see was Child- Austin City Limits experi- School held Senior pic- so exciting and fun. I was ish Gambino. He was sup- ence. tures with LifeTouch super happy and sur- Company. Experiencing prised the day before, Fri- pink, green and white was very proud of me, the process of getting day, when my Mom and birthday cake was almost taking care of my chores my senior picture done Dad surprised me, my gone by the time the at home, being obedient was very Exciting and teacher and the entire party was over. Parents at home, church, school, class, with trays of pink who were present were making “A” honor roll, nerve wracking to know and green cupcakes, to so pleased there were no and overall being respect- that my senior year is al- celebrate my birthday accidents in the pool. My ful. However, due to both most over with. While I with my classmates! birthday party was won- of our schedules cur- was waiting in line to get The day of the pool derful and my guest were rently, we would not be my pictures taken I got party was super fun, too. They showered me able to properly care for to experience this mo- jumping in and out of the with such cool gifts. I do an animal, as they de- ment with my friends pool, turning water flips, appreciate how kind they serve right now. She en- and take some memo- rable pictures. I am very and playing ball in the were. couraged me to not be Alyssa James Winn Kaitlyn M.Cannon excited to see my senior pool. We had good food, No, I didn’t get nei- discouraged, that we will Manor Early College Bluebonnet Trail Elem. as much as we wanted, ther of the animals I continue to visit the pups, picture in the yearbook My September 21st soft drinks and music. wanted so much. My or dog sat in our home, On October 1-2, along with my senior birthday pool party was The beautiful two-tier Mom told me that she as our schedules allow. Manor Senior High quote. www.theaustinvillager.com THE REVEALER THE VILLAGER/October 11, 2019 ~ Page 5 My Extra-Extraordinary Grandma A Breath that Isn’t Available would always tell me to the next. A tear falls One Month Down answer the question from my eye. I hold my numerous reasons. that she asked the class, throat, only hoping that However, that isn't ex- but I could never answer it would release some of actly true in my opinion. because the question I the pressure. I wheeze, I do get more homework would ask myself as I not cough, not gasp, not than I did in middle drifted off was “Is my breathe, but wheeze. school, but not by very Grandma okay?” We arrive at the emer- much. When it comes to Once my Grandma gency room and a mask workload, I love that was out of the hospital is placed over the perim- high school has A days things were very diffi- eter of my nose, cheeks, and B days. With them cult. It was hard for her and chin. I hear voices, technically, there are to move around her telling me to “just nearly two days to do house, it was hard for breathe”, if only it was homework. I normally SaNaya White her to eat by herself, it that easy. From this, I do it the night of, but just Cecilia Agboga Ann Richards LBJ High School was even harder when would conclude that in case I’m able to utilize her only son left her to In my English class, asthma is nothing but a that time. Rebekah McNeal Everyone has some go live with his girlfriend. our most recent project disadvantage, but that Round Rock H. S. The most impor- type of role model in It was not just hard for was personal essays. I isn’t factual. tant task is the organiza- their lives. Sometimes it her but it was also hard would like to share mine There are always Seven more to go. tion of work. If you keep will be their Mom, Dad, for our whole family. with you: “Within me two sides to every story, It has been one to one up with what you have or even a celebrity. My Since the incident every- emerges an aspect of my and this is two sides of and a half months since to do, when you have to role model in my life is one has been sad be- life that constantly at- asthma. Over time I've I've been in high school do it, and prioritize, it my Grandma. cause no one wants to tempts to hold me back grown to live with it and now. makes the workload Carrie Lane (that’s see their loved one in from fulfilling my full to come to a few realiza- At the beginning of abundantly easier to my Grandma’s name) is that physical state. My potential. It wants me to tions. Asthma is a respi- the school year, I was manage. I taught this to my role model because Grandma had some re- be weak, limit what I can ratory condition that worried about my my self over the years. I she has gone through ally rough days. But you do, use it as an excuse, causes difficulty in classes, finding my learned that this is a life probably some of the know, she never, ever to feel powerless. Often breathing. When looking classes, and getting to skill and doesn't just ap- worst personal battles in lost her faith in God. it activates inside me, I at the definition of them on time. Round ply to school. our in our whole family That is what makes me do not have the ability to asthma you will most Rock High School is very It’s been one and a but she keeps moving admire her so much. control or contain it on likely read over a phrase humongous. I honestly half months. I pretty forward. She kept her faith. As my own. The pressure very similar. This is a sci- did not believe I would much have it figured My Grandma lost time went on things just gets more compact. It entific definition, so let have the campus memo- out. To be honest, I was her sight in 2014 and got better and better. hugs me tightly, not me give you my personal rized until next year. I ready for the Summer hasn’t had it since then. Everyone started to wanting to loosen its one. As someone who was wrong. I had my break on the first day of She had a brain tumor come out of the sad grip. I gasp for air, but was diagnosed with whole schedule memo- school. I'm not going to that wasn’t cancer, but it state of mind and grew that seems to only make asthma at a very young rized in one week, and I lie. There are seven was stuck to her optic happier. As of right now it worse. I feel as if I am age, I will tell you that knew the campus like more months to go. I'm nerve. Even though the my grandma is still blind drowning or suffocating there is so much more to the back of my hand, in looking forward to these doctor was able to take but that doesn’t matter. from the oxygen that is it. Indeed, asthma is a the second week. seven months ending the tumor out, the dam- What matters is the love in the air. It seems as if condition that can make People say that soon. But for now, cooler age to her nerve was she gives. She still has the oxygen that is sup- tasks very difficult at high school is hard for temperatures. done. Ever since the day bible study with me and posed to help keep me times, and yes it can get she lost her sight it felt my brother and sister. alive, is what is hurting severe. Including it all, This Black Pilot is like everyone’s world She still makes jokes. me the most. My chest asthma gives me life... came crashing down. I She still cooks us special begins to tighten, I can even though it could Flying with a Mission remember being in the meals and treats. (Yes, now hear and feel my possibly kill me. Asthma fourth grade at age ten my Grandma cooks!) heartbeat all over my pushes me to work of Diversity years old not focus on And she still makes the body. My breaths are harder, to show those school but staying fo- best Kool-Aid! unstable, my heart rate who believe I can't, that By Stacy M. Brown, cused on whether my Though bad things continues to increase I can...” Thank for getting NNPA Newswire Contributor grandma was okay or are still going on in our exponentially. through this much of my not. I would go to the family we are growing This has hap- essay, the rest will ap- restroom and cry my and going on together. pened before, but the pear in next weeks ar- eyes out as I prayed for And this week is espe- pain I experienced is ticle. I hope that you my grandma. My cially special. Happy never something I want have enjoyed what you teacher at the time Birthday, Grandma! to revisit or compare to have read so far. National Museum of Afri- Senate can American History and Culture, between 1861 Education and 1900 more than 90 HBCUs were founded. Chair From the first HBCU, Walking onto an airplane and seeing a black Pennsylvania’s Cheney pilot is as rare as a blood moon sighting. The Bu- Blocks University, established in For families faced with a financial tug of war reau of Labor Statistics reports that of the approxi- mately 690,000 active certificated pilots in the U.S., 1837, ensuing years led to between rising costs of college and stagnant in- less than 3 percent are African American. While a Bipartisan even more educational comes, Congress’ failure to act on higher educa- opportunities that today blood moon occurs about every two years, Jerome tion translates into more student loans, and Stanislaus often takes the pilot’s seat in the cockpit Bill to include institutions longer years of repayment. (Photo: iStockphoto / spread across 19 states, of a private aircraft. He pilots friends, family mem- NNPA) the District of Columbia, bers, and others from New York to Philadelphia. Extend Sometimes, he flies further south to Virginia. and the U.S. Virgin Is- The bill sponsored West Virginia. And, there are occasions where he traverses the skies lands. and introduced on May 2 On the House side, HBCU above the Big Apple on a traffic-beating short flight So, when federal by Alabama Senator Doug two North Carolina Rep- to Long Island. The C5 Galaxy is a large military trans- Funding legislation is blocked that Jones and co-sponsored resentatives, Rep. Alma port aircraft. Despite the limited amount of African would extend and pre- by South Carolina Senator Adams and her colleague Americans in the cockpit, Stanislaus said now is the serve funding for HBCUs, Tim Scott, was named the Mark Walker introduced time for people of color to join the pilot ranks. By Charlene Crowell, such actions are not only FUTURE Act, an acronym that chamber’s version The Brooklyn-born father of two said although Deputy an affront to today’s col- for Fostering Undergradu- that quickly passed in just he dreamed of becoming a pilot, he never believed Communications lege students, but also to ate Talent by Unlocking two days before he would. And, that belief stemmed from a blunt Director for the a history that has led to Resources Act. It began Alexander’s actions on observation: “I had never seen a black pilot,” he Center for only 3% of the nation’s with bipartisan and bi- the Senate floor. said. Earlier this year, Stanislaus began donating Responsible Lending colleges and universities cameral support to ex- Competing HEA leg- his free time to a nonprofit that helps racially di- educating nearly 20% of tend critical HBCU and islative proposals with dif- verse children and young adults explore their in- Each year as families all Black graduates. The other minority-serving ferent notions have been terest in flying. After graduating high school, beam with pride at see- success of HBCU gradu- institutions (MSIs) fund- bandied about since Stanislaus trained to become an aircraft mechanic ing a son, daughter or ates is even more note- ing through 2021 for sci- 2014. Most of these ideas in the Marine Corps. another relative graduate worthy considering that ence, technology, engi- were variations of prom- Later, he earned a degree in airport manage- from college, that 70% of students come neering and mathematics ises for improved access, ment and then went to work as a school teacher. achievement is nearly al- from low-income fami- education. affordability, and ac- Flying, however, remained his foremost passion. He ways the result of a lies. By September 18, a countability, simplified fi- signed up for flight lessons and, in 2015, Stanislaus family’s commitment to On September 26, total of 15 Senators nancial aid applications took his first solo flight on a Piper Warrior II single- engine plane. higher education. And the damaging action signed on as co-sponsors, and appropriate levels of While he doesn’t own a plane yet, Stanislaus said when these institutions taken by Tennessee’s including eight Republi- federal support. that is a dream that will one day become a reality. It are among the more than Senator Lamar Alexander, cans representing the ad- Yet, for families also makes sense because of the number of free flights chair of the Senate ditional states of Arkan- 100 Historically Black Col- faced with a financial tug he’s doled out to family and friends. He said he’s fo- leges and Universities Health, Education, Labor sas, Florida, Georgia, Mis- of war between rising cused on saving money and he’s started a Go Fund (HBCUs), that pride is and Pensions (HELP) sissippi, North Dakota, costs of college and stag- Me to help expedite the process. Stanislaus hopes to magnified by the history Committee blocked and West Virginia. Other nant incomes, Congress’ raise $50,000, and officials at GoFundMe have reached of how our forefathers HBCU funding. Even Democratic Senators failure to act on higher into their pockets, too. overcame what once worse, Senator Alexander signing on represented education translates into “As part of our Gives Back program, we’re grate- seemed to be insur- made this move just days Arizona, California, Con- more student loans, and ful for the chance to donate to campaigns that have mountable challenges. before funding was set to necticut, Minnesota, longer years of repay- touched us,” GoFundMe officials wrote on Stanislaus’ According to the expire on September 30. Montana, Virginia and ment. page. They donated $750 toward his goal. Page 6 ~ THE VILLAGER/October 11, 2019 DIASPORA www.theaustinvillager.com DA Margaret Moore Central Texas Nigerian Americans Seeks Re-Election Celebrate Independence Day by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon by Tsoke VILLAGER Columnist (Chuch) Adjavon VILLAGER Columnist

VILLAGER NEWS - On October 5, 2019, vari- ous Nigerian American organizations came to- gether under one plat- form to celebrate their independence at Walnut Creek Park. The platform consisted of several groups: the Nigerian American Igbo Women Association; National Yoruba Association; and Pictured left to right: Rose, Sam, Kennon, and Maggie. Nigerian American Photo/Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Nurses.““According to the President of this Central Texas. The com- nity in which local cording to the Diaspora platform, over 15000 Ni- munity is one of the elected officials like to Vote, "African, especially gerian Americans are liv- most visible because meet.““As the Nigerian Nigerian American com- ing throughout the Cen- they own numerous American community munities have become tral Texas area. Conse- businesses. There are celebrated this week- an important slice of the Margaret Moore, quently, this makes the now three Nigerian/Afri- end, candidates like electoral; therefore, can- Travis County District Attorney Nigerian Community the can restaurants in the Kennon Wooten and didates should attend largest African Diaspora region. As a result, they Maggie Ellis, stop by and their independence cel- VILLAGER NEWS - Recently, the current Travis communities dwelling in have become a commu- meet with them. Ac- ebration." County District Attorney Margaret Moore held a meet and greet function in Pflugerville, Texas. Over the years, the electorate in Travis County has be- Maria Cantu Hexsel For Judge gun to spread into the suburbs, such as Manor and by Tsoke marry who they love, Pflugerville. Consequently, candidates and elected (Chuch) Adjavon and the list goes on. In officials are following the voters to the fast-grow- VILLAGER my twenty-three years ing suburb areas in Travis county.““During the meet Columnist of practicing law, I recog- and greet, Travis County DA introduced herself to nize not every case will voters and spoke about her plans if she is re-elected VILLAGER NEWS - be a landmark case, but for a second term. Over the years, Moore has Since the 53rd District I'm driven by the fact started various programs, which seek to address the Court has opened, two that our courts provide progress aspect of Travis County.““The Travis County candidates are in the a means of accountabil- District Attorney's office has crafted diverse pro- running for this posi- ity, addressing of grams over the years. According to DA Moore, "un- tion. One of the candi- wrongs, and most im- der my leadership, there was the creation of the dates is Maria Hexsel portantly, they must be Adult Sex unit and the human right division." There- Cantu, "I'm an advocate fair and accessible to fore, she was using the platform of the meeting in the courtroom and all.” social to get her message out about being re- the community. I've Finally, the 53rd elected. handled high-stakes, District Court is a complex civil litigation county-wide civil court. Ebenezer Baptist and done midnight HEB The Court covers all di- runs for cupcakes as Par- vorce cases, title to land, Church Honors Dr. ent-Teacher Association election contest, and Maria Cantu and Mr. Cantu. (PTA) President," stated civil matters in which the Photo/Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Maud A.B. Fuller With Cantu.” amount of money or According to Cantu, was our courts that first right to choose, allowed damages involved is and Annual Breakfast and "Judges matter because desegregated schools, thousands of people or exceeds two-hundred Prayer Observance of our court's matter. It established a woman's across our nation to dollars. by Carolyn Jones | VILLAGER Columnist BEYOND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH From 4PM-9PM THE MUSIC, INTERACTIVE ACTIVATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, VENDORS MARKET SQUARE 1152 San Bernard St., Austin, TX 78702

The late Dr. Maud A. B. Fuller (VILLAGER) - De- lowship Hall. Linda spite being born in 1868 Ellison, president of in Lockhart, Texas, in the Ebenezer’s Women Mis- midst of the Jim Crow sionary Society, presided South amid a Recon- over the breakfast. struction Period that did As a Baptist lay not honor Blacks, the leader, Fuller joined late Dr. Maud A.B. Fuller Ebenezer Baptist Church lived a life dedicated to in 1920 and was also ac- Members of Ebenezer Baptist Church who participated in the Annual Breakfast and Prayer civic improvement and tive in many organiza- Observance program honoring the late Dr. Maud A. B. Fuller held on Saturday, October 5, was recognized as one of tions of the National 2019. Seated from left to right: Barbara Alexander, Beulah A. Jones, Beatrice Williams, and the most important Baptist Convention of Linda Ellison. Standing from left to right: Dora Glover, Carlene Phillips, Pastor Ricky women of her time. America where she Freeman, Ronnie Washington, Rhonda House and R. Denise Pierce. Photo by Carolyn Jones Ebenezer Baptist founded and edited a Church, led by Pastor national newspaper. spearheaded a successful women from countries said Denise Pierce, one tablished a Prayer Room Ricky Freeman, recog- She was also a campaign to raise a large ranging from Panama to of two panelists who dis- and Reading Room, which nized Fuller with an An- teacher and foster parent. amount of money to build Liberia. cussed Fuller’s life and is still in use today. nual Breakfast and She often spoke before a mission in Liberia. As “She knew a lot of contributions. Fuller died in 1972 Prayer Observance on the city council and was a foster parents, Fuller and things needed to be Linda Ellison stated at age 102. She is bur- Saturday, October 5, sought-after speaker all her husband helped more changed and was deter- that Fuller left a legacy at ied in Evergreen Cem- 2019 in the church’s Fel- over the country. She also than 25 young men and mined to change them,” Ebenezer when she es- etery in Austin. www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/October 11, 2019 ~ Page 7 EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS When auditioning for the lead role of Claudine, Carroll begged for the opportunity to stretch her wings Continued from page 1 ing the mother of Isaiah regated industry; she got Washington’s character, much of her work due to years later ap- Dr. Preston Burke, on publications like the peared in “Porgy and “Grey’s Anatomy” and a Black magazine Ebony. A Bess,” although her sing- stretch on the TV show prize from “Arthur ing voice was dubbed “White Collar” as the Godfrey’s Talent Scouts” because it wasn’t con- widow June. TV show led to nightclub sidered strong enough She also returned engagements. for the Gershwin opera. to her roots in night- In her 1998 mem- Her other films included clubs. In 2006, she made oir “Diahann,” Carroll “Goodbye Again,”” her first club appearance traced her turbulent ro- Hurry Sundown,”” Paris in New York in four de- mantic life, which in- Blues,” and “The Split.” cades, singing at cluded liaisons with The 1974 film Feinstein’s at the Re- Harry Belafonte, Duke “Claudine” provided her gency. Reviewing a re- Ellington, Miles Davis, most memorable role. turn engagement in Sammy Davis Jr., Sidney She played a hard-bitten 2007, a New York Times Poitier and David Frost. single mother of six who critic wrote that she She even became en- finds romance in Harlem sang “Both Sides Now” gaged to Frost, but the with a garbage man tional Visionary Leader- with “the reflective tone engagement was can- played by James Earl ship Project. “I’m an ac- of a woman who has sur- celed. Jones. Carroll says she tress, singer, from New vived many severe An early marriage got the role after the in- York City, from the storms and remembers to nightclub owner tended lead actress, streets of New York, and every lightning flash and Monte Kay resulted in Diana Sands, became I pride myself on my thunderclap.” Carroll’s only child, sick and insisted her work … I would like to be Carol Diann Suzanne, as well as a di- friend take the role given the opportunity to Johnson was born in vorce. She also divorced (Sands died in 1973). But stretch my wings.” New York City and at- her second husband, re- Carroll said those behind She would end up tended the High School tail executive Freddie the movies did not see being nominated for her for the Performing Arts. Glusman, later marrying her in the role because Oscar, and she recalled Her father was a subway magazine editor Robert of her work in “Julia” and the filming a magical ex- conductor and her DeLeon, who died. made her audition with- perience. mother a homemaker. Her most cel- out makeup. “I had such a good She recalls when she ebrated marriage was in “Give me a chance. time, I almost told them was around 3 or 4, her 1987, to singer Vic Just give me the oppor- you don’t need to pay opera “Dynasty” as Do- Alexis Carrington, played parents took her to an Damone, and the two ap- tunity to show you that I me,” she added. minique Deveraux, the by Joan Collins, were aunt in North Carolina peared together in night- understand,” she re- In the 1980s, she glamorous half-sister of among fan highlights. and left her in the care clubs. But they separated called telling them in an joined in the long-run- Blake Carrington; her Another memorable of her aunt, without no- in 1991 and divorced sev- interview with the Na- ning prime-time soap physical battles with role was Marion Gilbert, tice, for a year. She said eral years later. as the haughty mother it took a long time to for- After she was Trump speaks to young Black conservatives of Whitley Gilbert give her parents, though treated for breast cancer (played by Jasmine Guy) she eventually did, and in 1998, she spoke out on the TV series “A Dif- was there for them in for more money for re- ferent World.” their later years. search and for free “Diahann Carroll “It happened, it’s screening for women you taught us so much. over, it’s done. A mature who couldn’t afford We are stronger, more person finds a way to let mammograms. beautiful and risk takers go of that,” she told “We all look for- because of you. We will OWN’s “Masterclass” in ward to the day that forever sing your praises an interview a few years mastectomies, chemo- and speak your name. ago. “They did a lot of therapy and radiation Love Love Love, Debbie,” wonderful things. They are considered bar- wrote actress, dancer lived, gave me every- baric,” Carroll told a and director Debbie thing they possibly gathering in 2000. Allen, who was a pro- could, and they passed Besides her daugh- ducer on “A Different on.” ter, she is survived by World.” She began her ca- grandchildren August More recently, she reer as a model in a seg- and Sydney. President Donald Trump speaks at the Young Black Leadership had a number of guest Summit 2019 in the East Room of the White House in Washington, “The Pflugerville Independent School District will open shots and small roles in Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. Kearyn Bolin, back left, of Texas State University Proposals for: TV series, including play- Stop Loss Insurance and Ben Okereke, right of Georgia State University listen. (AP Photo/ on Monday, October 21, 2019 Manuel Balce Ceneta) @ 2:00 p.m. This proposal is intended to provide the district with Stop Loss (AP) - President Trump wasted no aim at some of his crit- Insurance required in relation the district’s Self-Funded Donald Trump recently time touting his track ics, Democrats and the Employee Medical Program. All proposals may be submitted (by mail or hand carry) to: delivered his pitch to a record with the Black media. Pflugerville ISD roomful of young Afri- community. After high- At one point, how- 1401 West Pecan can American voters ea- lighting record-low Black ever, Trump credited New Jobs for the Pflugerville, TX 78660 unemployment rates (a Black people with build- Week of 10/06/2019 Attn: Craig Pruett ger to throw their sup- Assistant, Senior Library Proposals may be picked up in person or downloaded from port behind the GOP trend started under his ing the United States in Round Rock Campus candidate ahead of the predecessor Barack a nod to their ancestors’ Job # 1910007 the PISD website at: www.pfisd.net. Obama), Trump took enslavement Clerk, Accounting 2020 presidential elec- Highland Campus tion. Job # 1910006 Hundreds of col- AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (ACC) Coordinator, International DISTRICT Programs lege-age Black conserva- Highland Business Center tives were reportedly on is requesting proposals from interested Job # 1910005 hand for the White and qualified firms for ACC District-Wide Assistant, Student Affairs- Part- House’s East Room for Fire Protection Services. Time (50%) Are you interested in doing • Request for Proposal No. 340-20- South Austin Campus the 2019 Young Black Job # 1910004 business with the City of Austin? Leadership Summit. The 0130-00-S-LD-RFP Supervisor, Transcript All Proposals must be submitted to the Procure to Pay Evaluation We are here for you! scene was quite reminis- Department by no later than on Monday, November Highland Business Center cent of one of the 4th, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. Central Standard Time (CST). 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