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Vol. 38 No. 15 Website: theaustinvillager.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 512-476-0082 Fax: 512-476-0179 August 27, 2010 Hogg Foundation’s Vicky SENATOR WEST CALLS ON BLACK GREEK Coffee-Fletcher is FRATERNITIES TO MENTOR Appointed to National Board AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH

tal health, diversity and chil- youth,” said Senator West. dren, youth and families. “By uniting and partnering Coffee-Fletcher joined with Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Hogg Foundation for we have the rare opportunity Mental Health in 2007, to make REAL change, the where she leads initiatives to kind of change that will infi- RAPPIN’ improve the mental health of nitely impact every genera- children and their families in tion to follow.” Tommy Wyatt Houston, enhance the men- Through a partnership tal health workforce, and with Texas Pan-Hellenic The lessons promote consumer, youth Greek organizations across of History and family involvement in Texas, Senator West is spear- mental health policies and heading a new statewide ini- I have been an active par- Vicky Coffee-Fletcher services in Texas. tiative to create a mentorship ticipant in the political process Program Officer She is a founding mem- pipeline for African Ameri- for many years. During the Vicky Coffee-Fletcher has ber of the Austin Area Afri- can students. The initiative Civil Rights Movement, we de- been appointed to the board can American Behavioral will target students from 3rd pended on the political system of directors of the National Health Professionals Net- grade through the completion to make things right. That was Leadership Council on Afri- work. She also has served on of their sophomore year of because many of the problem can American Behavioral the planning committee and college. that plagued the community Health. The council was as a presenter for the Central The pilot program is were unfair and unjust laws. founded in 2001 to provide Texas African American scheduled to begin in the People of good will leadership in building and Family Support Conferences Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex joined together to put pressure supporting behavioral health since its inception in 2000. in Fall 2010 and will bring to- on the politicians to make the systems that reduce dispari- The Hogg Founda- gether representatives from necessary change. President ties and contribute to optimal tion was founded in 1940 by the Big Brothers Big Sisters Lyndon Johnson told Martin health in African American the children of former Texas with numerous other service- Luther King that he could sign communities. Governor James Hogg to pro- based organizations. Big the necessary legislation or is- Coffee-Fletcher is a li- mote improved mental health Brothers Big Sisters will work sue a presidential proclamation censed professional counse- for the people of Texas. The State Senator Royce West with members of the areas’ to change the laws (tempo- lor supervisor and former foundation’s grants and pro- DALLAS - State Senator can American students and Pan-Hellenic Greek Council’s rarily), but it would not make a public administrator with 23 grams support mental health Royce West is calling to ac- the low graduation rates of “Divine Nine” who are cur- difference until the hearts of years of experience in com- consumer services, research, tion members of the black African American males in rently enrolled in an institu- Americans changed. munity-based social services, policy analysis and public Greek community to empha- the state of Texas. Members tion of higher education or are King proceeded with the including mental health, education projects in Texas. size the need for mentorship of the black Greek community members of a Greek-letter peaceful marches and demon- child welfare and education. The foundation is part of the as he brings attention to the will meet with Senator West alumni chapter. Their charge stration to show people of good She works with local, state Division of Diversity and growing number of African at the T. Boone Pickens will be to serve as mentors, or will how cruel the existing seg- and national audiences as a Community Engagement at American children on the Mentoring Hall of Fame in the “Goal Models,” to students regation laws were. The rest is, trainer and facilitator, focus- The University of Texas at waiting list of Big Brothers Big Big Brothers Big Sisters head- attending public school or as they say, history. ing on topics related to men- Austin. Sisters, including the number quarters at 450 E. John Car- who are currently enrolled in During those days, Texas of African American boys on penter Freeway in Irving, their freshman or sophomore was considered a Democratic Melissa Fontenette-Mitchell the list. Texas. The event is from 8:30 year of college. State. But, the party was divided Saturday, Aug. 21, a.m. until Noon. Senator West has asked between the conservatives and “Artist Opening” Senator West, a member of “The unique power of the Texas Education Agency liberals who were fighting for Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. our organizations can make (TEA), Texas Higher Education control of the party. Many Fontenette-Mitchell and a Texas Senator repre- significant change happen in Coordinating Board (THECB) Democrats said that the conser- prides herself on visually ex- senting District 23 (Dallas the lives of our African and Region 10 Education Ser- vatives were actually Republi- ploring and capturing life’s County) is formally reaching American children. We are vice Center to explore ways the cans and should join their own moments, small and large. out to local black Greek fra- the leaders in our community agencies may reasonably be able party. When they did, things Her photography collection ternities and sororities to ad- and it is our duty to answer to support the goals and objec- really changed. One reason is celebrates a rich diversity of dress the crises faced by Afri- the call of our most vulnerable tives of this mentoring initiative. that conservatives continued to unique subject matter includ- vote in large numbers while the ing landscape, nature, travel, liberals and moderates voting sports, and people in both percentages continued to de- color and black and white. cline. Fontenette-Mitchell’s As a result, the Republi- work is currently being fea- cans gained control of state poli- tured in a greeting card line, tics and have continued to ex- Melissa Fontenette-Mitchell and has also been selected for ercise that control. This is be- August 16, 2010 – Aus- editorial, print and web pub- cause progressive started try- tin, TX – Melissa Fontenette- lications. One of her photo- ing to appeal to the conserva- Mitchell has been selected to graphs was also chosen this tive element in the state and not exhibit at the opening recep- past year for the “Breathing the core voters of the Demo- tion of the African American Space” feature on Oprah.com cratic party. They have not been Cultural Heritage District in http://www. oprah.com/ successful in crossing that very The Bydee Art Gallery located spirit/Breathing-Space- th delicate line. at 1050 East 11 Street. The August/6 . She is a mem- Now Bill White is making opening reception will take ber of Women in Photogra- the same mistake. He is run- place Thursday, September phy and Photography In- nd ning away from the progressive 2 from 7:00PM – 9:00PM and dustry Professionals. element of the party hoping that the exhibit will run for ap- Fontenette-Mitchell they will trust him to do the right proximately one month. Mrs. lives in Round Rock with thing once elected. That is a Fontenette-Mitchell’s photog- her husband and two chil- SHIELA HENRY MEETS was excited to be in Austin 9 children in a family that gamble that many have taken raphy is one of a select few dren. Visit THE COMMUNITY--The at LBJ. “I will do good by your stressed education. They were and lost. White is so paranoid chosen and featured in the www.flickr.com/photos/ Austin community turned children,” she said. She went on told at an early age that “when about seeming to be progres- emerging African American lissiaz/ to view some of her artist’s exhibit. out to meet the new Princi- to say that “failure is not an op- you have an education, no one sive that he shunned President work. tion.” Obama when he came to Austin pal of LBJ High School, can extract it from your brain.” Senator Watson to Pronounce Austin Sheila Henry, Wednesday, Henry gave the crowd After her remarks, Henry on a fund-raising trip. A city some of her history. She said where the president has more a Community of Respect August 18 in the school caf- took the opportunity to mingle eteria. The crowd was large that she began her career in edu- with the guest and shake hands followers than any other city in want to ensure that people The Arc of the Capital and enthusiastic. cation in 1983 as a secretary and and meet each one of them. She the state. with disabilities have support Area, a nonprofit organization Henry was introduced later as a Special Education did not cut any conversation The presidents trip was and can maximize their oppor- committed to creating opportu- by Superintendent Meria teacher. She began her adminis- short. to raise money for the Demo- tunities. The September 1 event nities for people with intellec- Carstars- phen. She told the trative career in 1997. Light refreshments were cratic National Committee that will kickoff a campaign to eradi- tual and developmental disabili- crowd the crowd that she She said that she was 1 of served. Staff photo. will fund races all across the ties, and the Austin Anti-Defa- cate the use of the “R” word. country. However, the party mation League, a civil rights or- Words have meanings. The has written off Texas as a Re- ganization fighting for fairness word retarded has become a de- ACC Board call for Annexation Elections The Austin Community will determine whether that publican state. and equal treatment for all citi- rogatory label used negatively community) and held public College District Board of Trust- area will become part of the The Democrats must not to ridicule individuals. This hearings. Should voters decide zens, are uniting to proclaim ees officially called for annex- ACC District. Steering commit- know the definition of “Insan- campaign is one step towards to become part of the ACC Dis- Austin a community where ation elections in five Central tees composed of residents from trict, homeowners would pay a ity.” That definition is “keep dramatically changing the atti- people with disabilities are Texas communities Friday within each school district’s property tax proposed at $0.0951 doing the same thing and ex- treated with dignity and where tude of society and the percep- evening. Voters will go to the boundaries collected signatures per $100 valuation for the com- pecting a different result.” the “R” word is redefined as re- tion of people with disabilities. polls November 2 in Bastrop from 5 percent of local, regis- ing fiscal year. The total tax rate In order for Texas to be- spect. There will be a Reception ISD, Elgin ISD, McDade ISD, tered voters in order for the includes a maintenance and op- come a true two-party state ADL focuses on fighting and Kick off Campaign, evening Hays CISD, and San Marcos annexation election to take erations rate of $0.09, which place, per Texas Education again, there has to be conser- discrimination and one obvious emceed by Senator Kirk Watson, CISD; early voting runs Octo- cannot be increased without ber 18-29. Only registered vot- Code. The college has pub- vative and progressive candi- population that faces challenges Wednesday, September 1, 6pm voter approval. The remainder ers in each territory will be eli- lished individual Service Plans dates on the ballot to give vot- -8pm, Austin City Hall, 301 W. of the amount ($0.0051) goes in the community is people with gible to cast ballots in their for each area (services and pro- ers a choice. nd disabilities. Both organizations 2 St. community’s election, which grams ACC will bring to the See ACC page 5 Page 2/THE VILLAGER/August 27, 2010 EDITORIALS/COMMENTARY Detroit - America’s Ground Zero tion. But as passionate as istrators who place a higher and female. economy. a “model city” and to see Cheeks Kilpatrick and Sena- priority on balancing bud- This week, Rev. Jesse Those who are unem- how government programs tor Debbie Stabenow have gets than educating young Jackson has taken his team on ployed are unable to support could not only improve lives been about Detroit, this is a people. the road to the state of Michi- themselves. How many un- in a city described as city that won’t bounce back The Massachusetts- gan, with stops in derwater mortgages are “ground zero” but also without revolutionary inter- based Schott Foundation has Kalamazoo, Grand Rapids, there in Detroit? Who much model work in other cities? vention. released a report that speaks Flint, Lansing and Detroit. abandoned housing? Which What would happen if there Government has inter- to the ways that so many The purpose is to lead up to services have been curtailed were a renaissance and re- vened for Detroit, bailing out states are failing black male a Saturday march for Jobs, because the city simply can’t birth in Detroit, one that pre- General Motors (now Gov- students. Michigan’s black Peace and Justice, 37 years afford to provide for seniors, saged other urban renewals? ernment Motors) to the tune male graduation rate, at 47 after Dr. Martin Luther children, library users, hun- Once upon a time, urban re- By. Julianne Malveaux of billions of dollars. The percent, is at the US average, King’s pivotal March on gry people, all of that? The newal meant black folk re- NNPA Columnist bailout has yet to trickle and higher than the rate in Washington. deindustrialization of De- moval. Now, the revival of down. Instead, we have seen Mississippi, North Carolina, It is so appropriate that troit has led to a colossal ur- cities will necessarily im- (NNPA) - Only one in schools closed, hours cur- Nevada, Hawaii, Georgia, Rev. Jackson is taking it to ban crisis, and government prove African American eco- four young Black men tailed, and a man who is Alabama, Indiana, DC, Detroit, with the help of al- stimulus has simply by- nomic fortunes. When Rev. graduates from high school more bureaucrat than educa- Ohio, Nebraska, Louisiana, lies in the labor movement passed that city. It is impor- Jesse Jackson and thousands in Detroit. The rest are lost tor placed in charge of that South Carolina, Florida and and the civil rights move- tant and exciting to gather in of others march in Detroit and left out, swallowed by a city’s educational system. New York. New York’s rate ment. Indeed, to go to ground Detroit on august 28, both in they spotlight one of our city where urban blight, in- Across the nation, millions of is an abysmal and frighten- zero reminds us how impor- commemoration of Dr. nation’s urban failures. The dustrial desertion, and edu- students are going back to ing 25 percent. Aaaugh. In- tant Detroit has been for King’s 1963 march, and in spotlight must be followed cational failure define daily school. What are they going ner cities in several states do working class African Ameri- recognition of the fact that by a focused effort to turn life. back to in cities like Detroit? extremely poorly, like De- cans, and how many ways politics and policy are both this failure into success. If Detroit is ground zero, With budget cuts defining troit. The Schott Foundation those who were willing to local and global. Detroit can rise up out of its exemplifying the absolute everything that is done, are report ought to raise alarm work were once embraced in What would happen if ashes, increasing graduation worst of urban life. It had a they going back to fewer among educators and policy a manufacturing economy. the Obama administration rates, entrepreneurial en- passionate champion in Con- hours, broke down schools, makers and raise questions Now, willing workers, in the were as kind to Detroit as it gagement, industrial devel- gresswoman Carolyn and chaos? In going back, are about the work we must do millions, languish waiting for has been to automakers? opment, and social service Cheeks Kilpatrick, who re- they being embraced or re- to properly focus on African opportunities, while we have What would happen if some- efficiency, so can every other cently lost her bid for reelec- pelled by those city admin- American students, male exported them in our global one decided to make Detroit challenged American city. Open Letter to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ous, the head of the NAACP, sas, president of the United expression – but with her Connerly had the gall to your legacy through hard and your oldest son, Martin States. Beck accused our breasts all smooshed up…” claim that he – not your off- work and even harder self- Luther King III. You would nation’s first Black president When Beck was re- springs – was being true to promotion, Jesse’s star has be proud of all of them. of having “a deep-seated ha- minded that August 28 is a your words and deeds. faded. You’d be especially proud tred for White people or the sacred day for those inter- But we know, as you Unfortunately, your because they are refusing to White culture.” Beck said ested in jobs, peace and jus- reminded us, “A lie cannot former protege is still cling- let Glenn Beck, an ultra-con- that about an African-Ameri- tice, he claimed that it was live.” ing to the lie that he was the servative talk show host, hi- can who was reared by his “divine providence” that his At the original March last person to cradle you in jack your memory. White grandparents. In rally was scheduled to coin- on Washington for Jobs and your dying moments in If you thought Paul Obama’s best-selling books, cide with the 47th anniver- Freedom, the leaders of all of Memphis. To the contrary, Harvey was terrible in your he speaks fondly of his sary of your “I Have a the major civil rights organi- your best friend Ralph day, this guy is far worse. grandparents and has never Dream” speech. He con- zations were present. Albernathy told me in a tape- Beck is a shameless liar who exhibited any hate, deep- tends, “…Too many have Today, however, recorded interview before he George E. Curry refuses to back down even seated or otherwise, toward gotten just lazy or they have SNCC is defunct, CORE ex- died that Jesse was lying and NNPA Columnist after being caught in a bla- Whites or any other racial or purposely distorted Martin ists in name only and the in- dared him to make that claim tant lie. He will be joined by ethnic group. Luther King’s ideas of judge fighting is so fierce in SCLC, in his presence. Even so, Dear Dr. King, former Republican vice Not content with a man by the content of his your old organization, that most Blacks were willing to There will be a march presidential candidate Sarah merely attacking President character.” although your daughter, overlook Jesse’s obvious this Saturday to commemo- Palin, who in the memorable Obama, Beck even attacked Of course, he and Rush Bernice, was elected presi- foibles. But that, too, had its rate the 47th anniversary of words of former NFL great his wife and children. After Limbaugh, another conser- dent last October, she refuses limits. For most African- the March on Washington for Thomas “Hollywood” Obama’s then 11-year-old vative talk show host, are the to assume office until there Americans, the last straw Jobs and Freedom. Actually, Henderson, couldn’t spell daughter, Malia, asked when main culprits. Beck is one of is a cease fire among feuding was hearing Jesse say during there will be two marches, cat if you spotted her the “c” the BP old spill in the Gulf of many conservatives who factions. the presidential campaign with the leaders of each and the “a.” They are head- Mexico would be plugged, have tried to invoke your Of the remaining major that he wanted to dismem- claiming to be walking in liners for a separate march at Beck mocked her on his na- memory while fighting civil rights organizations, the ber certain delicate body your footsteps. the Lincoln Memorial. In tional radio program and against everything you rep- heads of all of them will par- parts of Barack Obama. The march being led by typical fashion, Beck pre- questioned her intelligence. resented. ticipate in the march Satur- So while Jesse is in De- Al Sharpton is the only one tends that selecting the Au- He did that just two days af- For example, anti-affir- day except one – Jesse Jack- troit commentating a march with any legitimacy. gust 28 date for his rally was ter declaring a politician’s mative action foe Ward son. He will be leading a two months after it’s anni- Sharpton was mentored by pure happenstance. Of family should be off limits. Connerly, a Black man, pro- march 525 miles away in versary, Al Sharpton, Marc Jesse Jackson similar to the course, that’s pure nonsense. Not only did Beck not apply fessed to be acting in your Detroit to commemorate the Morial, Ben Jealous and Mar- way you mentored Jesse. I am sure you know by that to Obama’s daughter, he spirit as he traveled around Walk to Freedom March you tin III will be resisting Glenn Sharpton is being joined by now that in 2008 we elected didn’t apply it to his wife, the nation trying to get states led there on June 28, 1963, Beck’s latest effort to appro- Marc Morial, the president Barack Obama, the son of a Michelle. He said. “I don’t to ban affirmative action. exactly two months before priate your good name. In and CEO of the National Ur- Black man from Kenya and think I’ve ever seen the first When your children chal- the March on Washington. doing so, they will be keep- ban League; Benjamin Jeal- a White woman from Kan- lady with her – excuse the lenged him in public, After laying claim to ing the dream alive. Katrina Revealed Race and Poverty Americans treated as ani- vision was made to direct vately funded buses. capita. Duh: most of the poor lic school students (90% Af- mals and “refugees” in New poor people of pigment to As people found their way to were removed. rican American) have de- Orleans. higher ground. With no the New Orleans Superdome In fact, today: creased by half Before and after Hurri- credible evidence city offi- and Morial Convention Cen- • The nearly all-Black For those who contend cane Katrina the City of New cials would later contend ter no guidance or direction Lower Ninth Ward seems that race did not play a ma- Orleans has been a case that the Black poor ignored was provided by city and conspicuously passed over jor factor I say: seriously? study in the oppressive directions to evacuate be- state officials. Predictably, for reconstruction Truth be told, if the students, confluence of race and pov- cause the storm arrived at conditions worsened and • Louisiana residents residents, and poor in need erty on African-Americans. the end of they month and over 1,300 people died (by remain located in 55,000 cit- were White, the federal, state, Prior to Katrina New Or- two days before government official numbers), some Afri- ies across the nation (59% of and local government would leans had the highest per- (public assistance, social se- can American men shot by who are female headed fami- have treated them better. centage of public housing curity) checks arrived. police for attempting to flee lies Moreover, if private real es- By Gary L. Flowers residents in the nation, many Fact is, there were no to the higher ground of • 75 percent reduction tate developers had not influ- NNPA Columnist of who were allowed to live buses deployed and the fleet Jefferson Parrish. There was in the number of public enced government policy de- poorly policed, sub-standard became submerged under no government for the housing apartments avail- cisions, more people of color (NNPA) - Much as the living conditions. water. people. People were treated able (formerly 98 percent Af- would have returned to their Emmit Till murder did 55 Three days before the With no plans for the as animals. rican-American) homes in New Orleans (see years ago Hurricane Katrina Category 5 hurricane named poor, the days immediately In the ensuing weeks, • 5,000 people remain Washington Post 08-22-10). pulled back the cultural cur- Katrina came ashore from following Katrina and the state officials refused to uti- on waiting list for public Therefore, the Black Leader- tains and revealed the inter- the Gulf of Mexico those who levees were compromised lize vacant military bases housing ship Forum, led by the Hip secting roads of race and could to evacuate New Or- Black students at Xavier and within Louisiana and forcibly • 28,000 people remain Hop Caucus will return to poverty in the United States leans made plans to do so. Dillard University were removed the Black poor to 44 on waiting list for public New Orleans on Sunday, of America. In both cases, However, the most vulner- stranded in dormitories. In states around the nation. housing vouchers August 29 —the fifth-year America’s egalitarian myth able citizens—nearly all fact, while vice president to Predictably, according • 58 percent of New anniversary of Hurricane of civility to all her citizens Black and/or elderly—were Reverend Jesse Jackson and to a report by the Greater Orleans renters pay more Katrina—to raise righteous was shattered by the photo of left to negotiate the storm Rainbow PUSH Coalition I New Orleans Community than 35% of their pre-tax voices of indignation for the Till’s open casket in Chicago and its aftermath on their remember assisting in rescu- Data Center, five years after household income for hous- right of return and the re- (Jet Magazine) and news im- own. Despite the presence of ing African American stu- Katrina New Orleans is a ing building of housing for the ages (CNN) of African a fleet of public buses no pro- dents with the help of pri- smaller and richer city per • The number of pub- poor. For Black Farmers: “Justice Delayed is Justice Denied” (NNPA) - For more appropriate the funds to Senate’s inaction to help National Black Farmers As- who were denied the benefit than 10 years, tens of thou- right this egregious wrong. Black farmers.” The govern- sociation has taken the fight of USDA loans and programs sands of Black farmers have The House of Representa- ment has already paid out to Capitol Hill on numerous to begin to be made whole.” been denied justice and a tives approved the funds in more than $1 billion to 16,000 occasions and has appealed But justice continues to be share of a $1.25 billion gov- July. But the Senate has re- farmers. to the White House for help. denied. This is a travesty. The ernment settlement as com- peatedly refused to add its The black farmers When the February settle- federal government has spent pensation for decades of dis- final stamp of approval. Ac- settlement bill has the sup- ment was announced, CBC trillions on bailouts to banks, crimination in federal farm cording to John Boyd, Jr., port of the White House, the Chairwoman Barbara Lee corporations and investment loan programs. Many have President of the National Agriculture Department, and many others thought firms, but struggling black lost their farms waiting. Black Farmers Association, Senators and House mem- that justice had finally ar- farmers have been left out in Some have died waiting. “It shows that some of the bers of both parties, the Con- rived. the cold. As John Boyd said, And on August 5th, before same treatment that hap- gressional Black Caucus and In a statement then she “It seems like the trains leav- going on its summer recess, pened to the black farmers at the major civil rights organi- said, “I am encouraged that ing the station in the Senate By. Marc H. Morial the Senate prolonged the the Department of Agricul- zations, including the Na- today’s settlement is an op- manage not to have the black NNPA Columnist wait by failing to once again ture is transpiring with the tional Urban League. The portunity for black farmers farmers on them.” August 27, 2010/The Villager/Page 3 Jackson Family Opens First Black-owned IHOP in DC usual interest in engineering. mid 80s, Jackson delved into restaurant’s Fish Fridays. Also “I would wonder where does the several family businesses in- on staff are Jackson’s nieces, By Lisa Wilmore light go when you turn off the cluding, a furniture moving com- nephews, and grandchildren. Special to the NNPA switch?” Jackson remembers re- pany and investment company, DC Council Chairman and from the District Chronicles hearsing the age-old question. and a property management Mayoral candidate Vincent Gray It was 1964. Eighteen- Gray moved Jackson into company which owns five gloated over the eatery, which he year-old, high school drop out a mechanical engineering ap- apartment buildings in South- hopes becomes a landmark. Clarence Jackson, Jr. was handed prenticeship position. east DC. “Mr. Jackson, where a newly delivered baby.Jackson The library job became his In 2008, he opened IHOP do you think these people went looked into the eyes of his little ticket to an engineering diploma. around the time developers before you built this store?” he son—Clarence Jackson, III, and It paid for engineering classes at planned rejuvenation develop- asked on one of his recent visits vowed to always be there for his the National Association of ments in Congress Heights. A to the Alabama Avenue IHOP. children and show them how to Power Engineers, studying at multi-million dollar project Congress Heights resident grow up as decent human be- night after work alongside his brought a grocery story, single- Janetta Chambers, 45, answered ings. two children. At his job, Jackson family housing, a national bank the question. She said that the Today, at 64, Jackson has went from a sixth class to a third and the Town Hall Education, people in the community had achieved that goal. As a family, class mechanical engineer. Arts and Recreation Campus, grown tired of traveling to Mary- Jackson and his two sons, Tyoka Still, Jackson wondered how he THEARC, a combined educa- land just to have a decent meal. and Clarence Jackson III own the was going to buy a house for his tion, cultural and social oasis at “We deserve it and appreciate IHOP franchise owner Clarence Jackson sits down with Bonnie first IHOP franchise in Washing- Stanton Road and Mississippi Cobbs of southeast Washington, DC. budding family. it,” she said. ton, DC at 1523 Alabama Av- He figured that he would Ave. Sixty-year-old Grace Jones enue, SE. They plan to open a bia Heights shopping center. Mother Lyon took action. use a GI Bill from the military to “When we opened the has lived in the neighborhood second one in the North West Jackson grew up in Ward 8 in The single mother dispatched purchase the first home. So he store, we all bussed tables, for 26 years. She shared her re- neighborhood of Columbia the 1940s and 50s, not far from Jackson to Virginia to live with joined the DC National Guard washed dishes and cleaned toi- action to the restaurant’s open- Heights in October. where he and his sons now greet his grandparents and to attend Army Reserves. His natural lead- lets,” Clarence Jackson, III, re- ing: “I am glad that he did come “If I told you the beginning, pancake lovers with smiles in a Hoffman High School. But that ership skills drew the attention members. Monique, Jackson’s and is building up this commu- you would think you already pristine IHOP. As a child run- didn’t last. of the National Guard and daughter, serves as kitchen nity. This is a start for us,” she knew the ending,” said Tyoka ning around Ward 8, he didn’t His high school sweet- straight out of basic training he manager and is known in the said. “It’s like you’re human of his father. “My father’s story even dream of what he wanted heart, Juanita, at Spingarn was moved up in rank first as a pri- area for her special recipe for the again.” is about overcoming odds. Own- to do when he grew up. He just expecting. Jackson had to return vate first class, to specialist and ing DC’s first IHOP in southeast knew that he wasn’t going to jail. to DC. He dropped out of high finally to sergeant. right at Alabama and Stanton is “My mother said if I went school to find employment to But, the words of his Church news?, one of the odds.” to jail, she would not come and support his new family. Uncle Melvin always loomed in The eatery celebrated its visit me, and I believed her,” he With no high school diploma, his thoughts: “You got to own If so, send to second year anniversary on Au- said of the family matriarch, his options were limited. He took your own.” gust 1, a major milestone mark- Gertrude Lyon. “I guess I was the best position he could find Uncle Melvin’s crab ing surviving the economic scared straight.” — janitor at Cardozo Senior house was famous for its con- vil3202 @aol.com or downturn last year. All three His career indecisiveness High School, cleaning toilets and nection to the community and Jackson men admitted that they followed him through high scrubbing floors. He was 18. saw everyone from famous Disc call 476-0082 were fearful at points but never school. He started courses at At 21, he got a better paying job Jockey Petey Greene to Sugar dreamed of giving up. Now they Phelps High School to become as a custodian at the DC Public Ray Leonard. The three Jackson are planning an expansion to a barber. But he lost interest. He Library on 7th and New York men would often work along- include two more DC locations, started to cut school and received Avenue, NW. Charles Gray, then side Uncle Melvin. one in the newly thriving Colum- failing grades. head of the department of build- “We learned a lot from ings and grounds, took notice of Melvin and he motivated us to Jackson’s work ethic and pro- be entrepreneurs,” said Jackson. moted him to supervisor of the “You have to motivate the people custodial staff in the entire DC and show them that you care,” Public Library System at age 27. he recalls Uncle Melvin saying. But Gray noticed some- Uncle Melvin’s words and en- thing else in Jackson — an un- couragement sunk in. 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Agape Baptist Church 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 He exhibited is Exemplified.” Come, receive God’s unconditional lovefor you. For there is no greater love! David Chapel Church Services Sunday School 9:30 AM Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Mid-Week Service Thursday: Praise, Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM Call 454-1547 for Transporation Rev. H. Ed Calahan Website www.agapebcaustintx.org Pastor St. Peter’s United Methodist Church JOSHUA CHAPEL CHRISTIAN METHODIST Imani Community Church 4509 Springdale Road Austin, Tx 78723 EPISCOPAL CHURCH Office 512- 926-1686 Fax 512-929-7281 1006 Yeager Lane, Suite 102-A Austin, Texas Davis Elementray Auditorium 5214 West Duval Road Christian Web Site- Sunday School 9:00 A.M. stpetersaustintx.ning.com Sunday Services Worship Service 10:00 A.M. [email protected] •Power Hour Bible Life Group 6:00 P.M. THE PLACE WHERE WE STEP OUT ON FAITH. Sunday School 10:00 A.M. COME AND STEP OUT ON FAITH WITH US Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Imani Complex & Office, Sunday School 8:45 a.m. WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6:30 P.M. 11800 Mustang at Duval Austin, Texas 78727 Praise and Worship 10:15 a.m. SATURDAY New Visit:imanichurch.com Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Member Assimilation 10:00 A.M. Office: 512-343-9300 Rev. Jack C. Gause and Praise /Bible Study 6:30 p.m. (to include Children’s Choir Rehersaland Rev. Lois Hayes, Pastor Rev. Dr. Jacquelyn Donald-Mims Pastor Bible Study with age appropiate Activities) AFRICAN ASSEMBLIES of GOD Rosewood Avenue Missionary Baptist Church Ebenezer Baptist Church 1820 Rosewood Avenue, Austin, Texas 78702 1010 East 10th Street 512-478-1875 Fax: 512-478-1892 CHURCH (512) 476-8201 Fax (512) 476-5693 Radio Ministry (KIXI 970 AM 9:00 A.M. A growing church ministering to African American and “Divine Enpowerment for Bold Ministries” TV Ministry (ACTV. Ch 32) 9:00 A.M. Bus Ministry Call 512-478-1875 other nationals Weekly Services Sunday Services Come worship with us Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 8:00 A.M. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Sunday Worship 11:30 A.M. Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. Wed. Night Bible Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:45 P.M. The Spencer & Ora Lee Nobles Place of Worship Wednesday “Hope Center” (512) 476-6722 The Church of Glad Tidings 2700 Northland Dr. Austin, TX 78756 Rev. Coby Shorter, III Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. For more information, contact Pastor Jonah Ghartey Website: Rev. Marvin C. Griffin Child Development Center Pastor Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 512-873-8103 [email protected] Pastor www.rosewoodbaptistchurch.org St Annie A.M.E. Church 1711 Newton Street Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church Austin, Texas 78704 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 Voice mail (512) 444-4509 (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax E-mail: [email protected] Web Site - www.themount.net Advancing the Ministry - WORSHIP SERVICES Expanding the Church Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. Church School 9:30 A.M. Sun Church School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 A.M. Sun Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon Bible Study 7:30 P.M. Sun. Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 Rev. Derwin D. Gipson, Pastor A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor Page 4/THE VILLAGER/August 27, 2010 A Democratic Candidate, The African Diaspors Section By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Ted Ankrum By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Burkina Faso

On August 22, 2010 the that era received its indepen- ment code which led to for- Ted Ankrum is one of Renewable Energy Commer- small businesses. In addi- longstanding President Blaise dence from France. From 1960 eign countries, like the United the Democratic candidates cial Operations, Department tion, he believe that the mini- Comparoe of Burkina Faso to 1983, Upper Volta suffered States, Canada, France, and who is running for Congres- of Energy; Chief of Evaluation, mum wages need to be in- announced that he will take through several military other Western nation to mas- sional District 10. According Department of Energy Office creased so that people can part on the November 21, 2010 coups which disrupted both sively invest in Burkina. Fur- to Ted Ankrum, the current of Federal Oil and Gas Pro- earn a “living” wage. elections. Moreover, President the political and economic thermore, President Blaise Republican incumbent for duction, Chief of Construction In summary, Ted Blaise Comparoe is the con- lifestyle of that nation. In Compoare leadership has United States Congressional Quality Inspections for the Ankrum is running in Con- sidered the front-runner in 1983, Thomas Sankara be- caused the nation see its gross Districit 10 has failed to rep- Nuclear Regulatory Commis- gressional District 10 due to these presidential elections. came the president of Upper national product (GNP) and resent to the values, visions, sion, Aeronautics and Space, the fact the incumbent Re- So, if he is re-elected that Volta after a military coup. In also income per capital to in- and needs of this vast district and Attaché Diplomat at U.S publican doesn’t reflect the would mean that he will serve 1984, Upper Volta is renamed crease. In addition, he has that runs from the suburbs of Embassy in Australia. More- views of the district that until 2015. Moreover, his re- Burkina Faso. In 1987, Tho- undertaken project to de- Houston Texas to the sub- over, his vast experience stretches from the suburbs of election would mean also that mas Sankara ousted and ex- crease corruption within the urbs of Austin Texas. Accord- would help in his endeavors Houston to the Northern ar- in 2015 he would have served ecuted in coup led by his close government instutions. ing to Ted, he affirmed that if to be representatives for Dis- eas of Travis County, which 28 years as president of the aide, Blaise Campaore. In In summary, President elected, he would represent trict 10. include part of Austin and Republic of Burkina Faso. 1990 Campaore introduces Blaise Comparoe announced the “Will” of the people If elected, Ted Ankrum Pflugerville. According to President Blaise Comparoe limited democratic reforms that he would seek another within the district. Unlike his would seek to vote on items Ted, he affirms that if elected, actions have been intertwined and was re-elected in 1991 term. President Comparoe is Republican opponent, Ted that would benefit his con- he would represent the with the recent events of without opposition under a heavily favored to win an- sees the government as a force stituent. He would seek to “Will” of the people within Burkina Faso, since he has new constitution. other term that would in 2015. of good. Moreover, Ted be- establish veteran clinics that the district. Unlike his Repub- been in power for the last 23 President Blaise If elected, President Blaise lieves that the government are fully staffed and lican opponent, Ted sees the years. To better understand Comparoa, Burkina has un- Comparoe would have gov- helps to balance the “play- equipped. He will to see the government as a force of good. President Blaise Comparoe dertaken several political and erned Burkina for 28 years. ing” field for all Americans. country move more renewable Ted Ankrum is a candidate we must look at the history of economic reform that led to Moreover President To better understand Ted energy, such as, wind energy; that has served his country Burkina. that nation stability. In term Comparoe has “reign” is in- Ankrum we must look at his while decreasing the use of through military service and Burkina Faso is a land- of political reform, he led the tertwined with the recent his- past experience. foreign oil. According to Ted, also has worked for the fed- locked country bordered by change in the constitution tory of Burkina. Under his Ted Ankrum is a candi- some of the ways that Texas eral government in various the nation of Togo, Benin, that brought about democ- leadership, he has taken bold date that has served his coun- can lead in clean energy is by capacities. He served in sev- Niger, Ghana, Mali, and the racy. Under the new consti- political and economic re- try through the military ser- increasing, “the fuel economy eral tours of duties during the Ivory Coast. In December of tution people could elect their form that has brought peace, vice and also has worked for of our cars and trucks through Vietnam War. Due to his mili- 1960, Burkina which was leaders. In term of economic stability and prosperity to the the federal government in hybrid and plug-in technolo- tary service, Ted has earned named Upper Volta during reform, he changed the invest- nation of Burkina. various capacities. He served gies; accelerating the intro- the Bronze Star, Purple in several tours of duties dur- duction of a new generation Heart, Vietnamese Medal of ing the Vietnam War. Due to of safe nuclear power plants Honor and Cross of Gal- At the Conference, the audi- down Holly power plant, and tee and early voting; and his military service, Ted has to provide the electricity for lantry. If elected, he will seek ence heard from several promi- fought for the protection of the working the polls. By the earned the Bronze Star, plug-ins, as well as processes to have veteran clinics that nent “trailblazers” who have East Austin Roy Guerrero end of the Conference the au- Purple Heart, Vietnamese for conversion of natural gas are fully staffed and affected politics in Central Colorado River Park. During dience had been empowered Medal of Honor and Cross of to liquid fuel substitutes for equipped. In addition, he will Texas. Some of these trail- the conference, they learned to go back to change their Gallantry. Some of the fed- diesel to run our heavy trucks, seek to increase clean and re- blazer speakers included; Su- and received some valuable communities. In summary, eral positions he has held in- locomotives, and airplanes.” newable energy, while de- san Almanza, Micheal Lofton, skills in order to affect their the conference sought to high- clude being a NASA execu- If elected he would seek to in- creasing the dependency on Dr. Fred McGhee, Honorable world around them. At the light the “past victories of Af- tive; Chief Conservation, and crease the loan guarantee for foreign oil. Richard Moya, Sabino conference, the Honorable rican Americans and His- Renteria, Gilbert Rivera, Jose Nelda Wells Spears “depu- panic leaders, while provid- The Community Leadership Project By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Velasquez, Rocio Villalobos tized” several members of the ing tools that will pave the and Candice Wade. Each of audience which would allow way for future Democratic

From August 20 -23th, ture Democratic victories. cans and Hispanics can work these speaker actions has for- these individuals to register victories. 2010, the Community Lead- During the conference young together in order to bring ever changed the socio-eco- voters for the upcoming elec- At the conference, the ership Project was held in activist had the opportunity about change in the state of nomic situation of Austin’s tion. The next day, the con- audience heard from several Austin Texas. The Confer- to meet with several leaders Texas by electing a Demo- minorities’ population. For ference held “Campaign 101” prominent “trailblazers” ence sought to highlight the and their struggle to change cratic government. In addi- instance, Susan Almanza the which taught members of the who have affected politics in “past victories of African America for the better by the tion the Conference sought to co-director of People Orga- audience essential Demo- Central Texas. Then, some Americans and Hispanic electoral process. Also, the empower individuals to be- nized for the Defense of Earth cratic tools, such as, phone- members of the audience were leaders, while providing tools conference sought to find come more active in their and her Resources (PODER), banking, block-walking, vot- “deputized” in order to reg- that will pave the way for fu- ways on how African Ameri- communities, cities and state. whose actions has helped shut ers by mail initiatives; absen- ister voters.

Central Health August 27, 2010/The Villager/Page 5 Grant Worship Center, KVUE and For the Children Job Corps currently enrolling for upcoming year Join Forces to Provide School Supplies Job Corps is currently missions counselor closest For more info on local enrolling students aged to where you live, and mail group call 512-665-7327. 16-24 in over 20 vocational you an information packet. trades at no-cost! Will help students get GED or ACC Board call for Annexation High School diploma and Elections In five college training if quali- fied. Central Texas communities Job Corps is a free toward debt service education and training per hour for out-of-district on facilities bonds. The program that helps young students (2010-2011). college offers a standard people learn a career, earn ACC’s Master Plan, ap- $5,000 homestead exemp- a high school diploma or proved by the governing tion, and senior citizens GED, and find and keep a board, calls for campuses and homeowners with dis- good job. For eligible youth to be constructed in abilities receive an addi- at least 16 years of age, Job Bastrop, Elgin, the Buda/ tional $105,000 exemption, Corps provides the all- Kyle area, and San Marcos, for a total exemption of around skills needed to subject to successful an- $110,000 - the most gener- succeed in a career and in nexation elections. The ous in the region. In ex- PRESENTATION--(L to r) Rev. Adam T. Carrington, Ken Harris, For the Children board member life. college has entered into change for paying the and treasurer, Freda Mills, Principal of Sims Elementary Orlando Salazar, Principal of Cook Elemantary If you or someone you contracts for the purchase property tax, district resi- and Mark rurray, KVUE Chief Meteorologist. Photo by Linda Conner. know is interested in join- of land in each of those dents have access to more communities. For more in- Grant Worship Center ing Job Corps, call (800) to For the Children to pay for Sims and plan to also buy comprehensive programs formation on annexation wanted to buy school sup- 733-JOBS or (800) 733-5627 schools supplies for the entire backpacks for the school to and services as well as and to see each plies for Sims Elementary where an operator will student body at Sims. With help each of the students keep much lower in-district tu- community’s Service Plan, School, but thought that with provide you with general funds left over, Grant was up with all their new school ition of $42 per credit please visit austincc.edu/ the money collected the information about Job able to buy school supplies for supplies. In January, we plan hour, compared with $150 annexation. church would be able to reach Corps, refer you to the ad- all the Kindergarten and First to buy more school supplies only about a third of the stu- Grade students at Cook El- for the students to restock dents who desperately ementary through For the their materials. If you don’t needed supplies. However, Children. Cook Elementary is have school supplies in Sep- upon hearing about For the located a few blocks from the tember, chances are you Children’s (FTC) process of church in North Austin. won’t have them for the sec- bulk buying through a Public “I received a call from ond semester, either. We Service Announcement on one of the pastors,” said Freda want our children to have KVUE (ABC), the church Mills, principal of Sims El- what they need to learn. united efforts with the station ementary School in East Aus- “This is just one more and the organization to reach tin. “She told me that through living example of God taking more students. For the Children, Grant Wor- a little and multiplying it to Grant members con- ship Center was going to meet the needs of the multi- tacted Mark Murray, KVUE buy schools supplies for ev- tudes,” said Carrington. “The chief meteorologist, who ery one of our students. On Bible says Jesus did it a long helped the church contact our campus, 98 percent of time ago on a hill when he For the Children. The fol- the children come from low- feed 5,000 with three fish and lowing Sunday, Ken Harris, income families so a gift like five loaves of bread and had For the Children board this makes a difference. A plenty left over in the end. He member and treasurer; Mark child can’t learn if he or she told the people to gather up Murray, KVUE chief meteo- doesn’t have the equipment the left over, so it wasn’t rologist; Freda Mills, princi- they need to do so. Now, our wasted. He’s the same today, pal of Sims Elementary school has received supplies tomorrow and forever more, School; and Orlando for our students so they start so He provided a way for Salazar, principal of Cook off with what they need to be Grant to meet the needs of Elementary School came to successful.” Sims and have much left over, Grant to receive a check for “Our focus this year is which we are gathering to $2,000. education,” said Rev. Adam help the students at Cook El- The money was given T. Carrington. “We adopted ementary School.”

DOUGLASS CLUB AWARDS “GOOD CITIZENS” AT LOCAL SCHOOLS-- Following a 103-year tradition, members of The Douglass Club this year awarded 59 “Good Citizenship” certificates to students in four local elementary schools. The aim of the awards is to foster good character, consisting of: respect for self and others, personal responsibility, and positive contributions to school and community. In addition to the certificates, 13 students received monetary awards of $25. Recipients of the certificates and awards were nominated by teachers and administra- tors of the schools, and submitted in writing to officers of The Douglass Club. Participating schools were: Blackshear, Pecan Springs, Norman, and Velma Overton. One high school stu- dent, Jeremiah Greenwood Marshall, a Pflugerville High graduate, received a scholarship in the amount of $500. The Douglass Club conducts fund-raising activities each year in order to provide incentives such as these to students. SMBR seeks public comment on proposed ordinance changes The City of Austin’s proposer/bidder solicits mum efforts would require Small and Minority Business Good Faith Efforts to meet bidders to: Resources Department in- MBE/WBE participation · Contact certified ven- vites the public to review and goals. The minimum and ad- dors using two separate meth- comment on proposed ditional efforts will be under ods of communications to changes to the Minority- consideration when a bid- meet the minimum Good Owned and Women-Owned der/proposer does not meet Faith Efforts standards (i.e. Business Enterprise Procure- the MBE/WBE participation phone, fax, and email), ment Program’s Good Faith goals for a particular project. · Advertise in local Efforts requirements at the SMBR will also take into ac- newspapers, Sept. 7 meeting of the MBE/ count whether other bidders/ · Use minority trade as- WBE and Small Business respondents have met the sociations and other commu- Advisory Committee. goals when reviewing mini- nity organizations, The proposed changes mum and additional efforts. · Seek guidance from would affect the way a The proposed mini- SMBR if they are having diffi- culty meeting the goals and EMPLOYMENT/BIDS/ · Break out portions of work to increase the likeli- PROPOSALS / hood the goals will be met. The proposed addi- PUBLIC INFORMATION/ tional efforts would also allow consideration of a FOR SALE proposed bidder’s efforts /FOR RENT/MISC to reach certified minority- and women-owned busi- nesses in the immediate Employment Save Money. areas outside of Austin JANITORIAL WORKERS (the Significant Local Busi- NEEDED ness Presence) including ISS Facility Services, Inc. has open- Travis, Williamson, Hays, ings for supervisory, floor men, and Bastrop and Caldwell general cleaners for part-time evening counties. employment. Apply at ISS Facility Ser- The advisory board vices, Inc. Austin, M-F, between 4-6 meets at 5:30 p.m. in the pm, 8101 Cameron Road # 304. ISS Boards and Commissions AA Awareness Facility Services, Inc. is an Equal op- Advertise in the VILLAGER! Room at Austin City Hall, 301 portunity Employer (EOE) and pro- Call 476-0082 for info. motes a Diverse Workforce. W. Second St. Page 6/THE VILLAGER/August 27, 2010 VillagerVillagerVillagerVillager SportsvilleSportsvilleSportsvilleSportsville Huston-Tillotson taps Plummer as head basketball coach son, 6-0. The new players son State in 1966 and a ver Stars, the sister team of the Plummer brought in are master’s degree at Prairie San Antonio Spurs. Calvin McGhee and Robert View A&M University in Plummer was inducted Haywood, both from San An- 1969. into the Texas Black Sports tonio; Patrick Bousquet and Besides Huston- Hall of Fame in 2006, and the Cameron Morgan, both from Tillotson, Plummer has Prairie View Interscholastic Gulfport, Miss.; Jeremy coached at Phillis Wheatley League Coaches Association McCarty, from Oklahoma High, St. Phillips Junior Col- Hall of Fame in 2008. He and City; Garland LaFlora, home- lege, Jackson State, Wiley Uni- his wife, the former Shirleta By George Hardin town not available; and versity and Prairie View. As M. Jackson of Austin (daugh- SportsBeat Terrence Bryant, from Cor- head coach at Huston- ter of coach Lonnie Jackson), pus Christi. Tillotson Plummer had a 152- have a daughter, Stephanie Elwood O. Plummer is A San Antonio native, 101 record. He coached Prai- Plummer Rhodes. Mrs. back at Huston-Tillotson Uni- Plummer lettered in basket- rie View to its first Southwest- Rhodes, a former Miss versity as head basketball ball each of his four years at ern Athletic Conference Tour- Huston-Tillotson, is married coach after coming out of re- Phillis Wheatley High nament Title and its first to James Rhodes and they tirement to lead the team at School. He led the team in NCAA Division I berth in 1998 have two children, Stefon the school where he worked scoring in his junior and se- in Oklahoma City. He retired James Rhodes and Jaida from 1979 to 1990. “I’ve been nior years. He was a two-time from Prairie View in 2005. Af- Yvonne Rhodes. in coaching, administration all-conference player at San ter retiring from Prairie View The Plummers are mem- and teaching for a total of 38 Antonio College and then Plummer was hired by Dr. E. bers of Second Baptist Church years,” Plummer said. transferred to Jackson (Miss.) Thurman Walker, pastor of in San Antonio. Plummer re- He mentioned some of State College. As a shooting Antioch Baptist Church in places coach Curtis Jones, the returnees he will have to guard he helped as Jackson San Antonio, as the first man- who continues to work at the play for the Rams: Kendal State made two NCAA II ager of the new Antioch Sports university in another position. DuCree, 6-4; James Black, 6-3; Tournament appearances Complex in San Antonio. The Huston-Tillotson competes in Jerald Ardoin, 6-7; Timothy from 1964 to 1966. He earned sports complex is the official the Red River Athletic Confer- ence. Ibarra, 6-3; and Terrence Jack- a bachelor’s degree at Jack- practice site of the WNBA Sil- As the new head basketball coach at Huston-Tillotson Uni- versity, Elwood O. Plummer has been on the job less than two ‘Bingo’ Smith, top Cavalier, is given belated recognition weeks, but he has extensive experience in athletics, teaching and administration. Photo by George E. Hardin Bobby “Bingo” Smith phis, and in a separate cer- there for 11 seasons, played in Tulsa Hurricanes he was was a member of the Cleve- emony he was saluted as a 865 games and racked up named Larry Bird Missouri ter. land Cavaliers’ original team Memphis Living Legend. 22,407 minutes. He was Valley Conference Player of During Smith’s days that began playing in 1970 It was modest because known for his long-range the Year. He was inducted with the Cleveland the team and he went on to become one Smith’s number 7 was al- jump shots and made 1,307 into Tulsa’s Hall of Fame in had a roster of young players of the team’s first super- ready retired by the Cava- out of 1,637 free throw at- 1984. with an average age of 24.5. stars—although “superstar: liers, and a long time coming tempts. He got 3,630 rebounds Smith has had a stroke Few could imagine today’s in his day did not mean the because his playing days and 1,734 assists. His career and has heart problems and teams where players con- same thing it does today. ended so many years ago. record was 10,882 points. these days uses a wheelchair. tinue in the game until their Smith, who now lives in Smith, a forward/ After leaving Cleveland He made about $200,000 dur- late 30s and early 40s. Cleveland, recently made a guard, was drafted by the San he returned to San Diego and ing his final years in the NBA, Smith’s nickname origi- sentimental journey to his Diego Rockets in the first played for one more season. a far cry from what players nated when a certain sports Memphis hometown for a round as the sixth pick, sixth Upon finishing Melrose, earn today. A car rental busi- announcer would shout dual honor. It was a modest overall in the 1969 NBA draft. long known as a high school ness he once had went bank- “Bingo” every time Smith gesture and a long time com- He played one season in San powerhouse of basketball, rupt and his medical bills made one of his frequent three ing but Smith, now 64 and in Diego then went to Cleveland. Smith rejected an offer by the have claimed a huge amount pointers. Smith helped lead poor health, had his jersey Smith joined Cleveland as it University of Memphis and of money. He is largely depen- Cleveland to the playoffs retired by Melrose, the high was beginning as a new ex- chose to go the University of dent on his son and daugh- three times. Bobby “Bingo” school he attended in Mem- pansion team. He remained Tulsa. While he was with the Smith