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This paper can be recycled Vol. 40 No. 10 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] July 20, 2012 Massive Crowd Welcomes INSIDE President Obama To Austin President Barack Obama visited Texas this week (July 17) visiting Aus- tin and San Antonio. The RAPPIN’ crowd in Austin stretched Voting Challenges out for more than three city See NAACP Page 4 Tommy Wyatt blocks for hours at the Austin Music Hall to see Shame On You, the president. Rush While the event was scheduled to be a 3 p.m. Limbaugh!! affair, the President did not show up until after 4 p.m.. Rush Limbaugh has fi- Many of the attendees had Poetry With an Attitude nally lost the little mind that been there since early af- See GOSPEL RAPPER he had left. If you listen to ternoon. Page 5 his radio show on a regular The crowd was enter- basis you already know that tained by the Jerry Jeff his whole show, daily, is Walker band until the hon- making insulting comments oree arrived. President about President Obama. It Obama did not disappoint is hard to believe that they the crowd, who chanted “4 station pays him millions for more years.” He informed Accountability Summit him to have only one subject them of the accomplished See PEACEFUL PROJECT matter. of his administration which Page 6 This week he went so included The National On This DAY FDR far as to say that the Presi- Health Insurance Program dent was trying to bring down (commonly known as Nominated For America, because he hates Obama- Care; The Immi- Third Term this country. And he and the gration bill that allows stu- As President other ultra conservatives dents to stay in this coun- On July 18, 1940, blame all of the shortcomings try to complete their edu- Franklin Delano Roosevelt, in the country on the Presi- cation; Tracking down who first took office in 1933 dent. The droughts are his Osama Bin Laden; and as America’s 32nd president, fault; the financial downturn drawing troops from is nominated for an unprec- is his fault. He is responsible Afganistan; and helping edented third term. for the high unemployment in General Moters to again Roosevelt, a Democrat, would eventually be elected the country, and the charges become the number one to a record four terms in of- go on and on. auto maker in the world. fice, the only U.S. president However, this week he The president said that to serve more than two terms. took a break from talking all of this was done, inspite Roosevelt was born about the President for a few of the gridlock in Washing- January 30, 1882, in Hyde minutes to show that he is ton. He said that this we Park, New York, and went on really brain dead. He have been trying to work to serve as a New York state charged that the Batman our of the second worse senator from 1911 to 1913, movie was a veiled attempt economic crisis in our his- assistant secretary of the Part of massive audience waiting to see President Obama. Staff photo Navy from 1913 to 1920 and to bring down Mitt Romney. tory. credit for creating more holding down the taxes for event was one of two that Here is what he said about President Obama said governor of New York from than 4 million), bringing people and Small Busi- was held in the city on Tues- 1929 to 1932. In 1932, he de- the movie The Dark Knight that he is running for an- down the cost of tuitions at nesses making $250,000 day. It was not readily feated incumbent Herbert Rises: “Have you heard this other term to complete the colleges so that more or our or less. known just how much the Hoover to be elected presi- new movie, the Batman restoring jobs (he takes kids can go to college, and The Austin Music Hall fundraisers brought in. dent for the first time. movie, what is it, The Dark Knight Lights Up or what- King Seeks Ideas to Grow AISD Meets with Families and ever the name is. That’s right, Dark Knight Rises. Lights African Music and Culture Community Members to Review Up, same thing. Do you Proposal to Open Single-sex Schools know the name of the villain in the movie? Bane. The Vil- Austin, TX—The Austin types. lain in The Dark Night Rises Independent School District is Austin ISD District 1 Trustee Cheryl Bradley said she is named Bane, B-a-n-e. hosting a town hall meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July supports the development of What is the name of the ven- 28, at the LBJ High School to dis- single-sex schools. “There are ture capital firm that Romney cuss a proposal to open two, critical issues facing our chil- ran and around which there’s single-sex middle schools. dren,” Bradley said. “It is our now this make-believe con- AISD is considering com- obligation to explore opportuni- ties that can improve the suc- troversy? Bane. The movie bining the attendance areas for the James E. Pearce College Pre- cess of every student. I believe has been in the works for a paratory Academy and Gus this design can help our students long time. The release date’s Garcia Middle School to facili- realize their full potential and be been known, summer 2012 tate the design of two, single- a real game changer for our com- for a long time. Do you think sex middle schools to maximize munity.” The town hall meeting that it is accidental that the student achievement. The de- sign is one of the district’s po- comprises both a panel discus- name of the really vicious fire tential 2013-14 Annual Academic sion and question and answer breathing four eyed whatever and Facility Recommendations. session designed to provide in- it is villain in this movie is Supporters explain single- formation to community mem- Pictured from left to right: Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, City of Austin Economic Growth and Redevelop- bers interested in learning more named Bane?” ment Services Office (EGRSO); Norvert Angafor (Local Austin Contact); Don Pitts, City of Austin Music sex schools offer program de- about single-sex programs. Wow! Rush, that is as Division; John Nchami (Chairman of the Bambui Village Traditional Counsel); David Murray, City of signs that incorporate teaching Austin Music Division; King Angafor Mombo-oh III of Bambui, Cameroon; Dusty McCormick, City of practices built on the strengths AISD welcomes and encourages much of a stretch as you Austin EGRSO Economic and Development Business Liasion, Kevin Johns, City of Austin EGRSO of both males and females, which families and members of the have been making over some Director; Paul Bijingsi (Local Contact and 2013 Conference Organizer); Mrs Natalia Mahbo (The suit their specific development public to share their feedback, of the blame that you have Queen of Bambui); Natalie Madeira Cofield, President & CEO, Capital City African American Cham- and learning styles. Proponents ask questions and engage in a been laying on President ber of Commerce; Meghan Turner, City of Austin Art in Public Places. Not pictured: Marianne Martinez, believe students experience bet- dialogue with community lead- EGRSO International Program Coordinator ers and district officials. For Obama. But, if you are the ter peer interactions and have more opportunities to pursue more information, please contact friend of Mitt Romney that City of Austin Economic nomic development met last ship in northwestern Central Af- Growth and Redevelopment Ser- week with King Angafor rica. academic, extracurricular and ca- the Department of Public Rela- you profess to be, he does vices officials with expertise in Mombo-oh III of Bambui, reer-oriented activities without tions and Multicultural Out- not need any enemies. music, art, and international eco- Cameroon, an emerging town- See King page 7 regard to gender roles or stereo- reach at 414-9706. THE VILLAGER Page 2 ~ July 20, 2012 www.theaustinvillager.com EDITORIALS/COMMENTARY Romney and the NAACP: A Missed Opportunity address the NAACP, I Black community – busi- Black business leaders licans on his campaign lican-come-lately over tried to force myself to be nessmen and business- are the most important Web site? Am I the only Party vets who have optimistic about what he women are. That Black entry point to the Black one who is puzzled as to taken all kind of criticism would say. But my years business person is typi- community and Republi- why Romney has never for supporting the Grand of being an avid Republi- cally head of the board of cans, of all people, are met with a group of Black Old Party is a grand old can prepared me for the trustees or the deacon totally ignorant of this entrepreneurs? insult to those Black Re- worst. And that’s exactly board of the church. So, fact. And they will remain I was stunned to publicans who have toiled Raynard Jackson what I saw. if you get the business ignorant of what’s impor- learn that Romney had for years in the vineyard NNPA Columnist Romney had a leader on your side, he or tant to the Black commu- chosen a recent Demo- of Republican politics. golden opportunity to she will bring along the nity until they have cam- crat-turned-Republican, Where are the voices As anyone who has make a credible argument minister and the congre- paign staffs that look like Ashley Bell, to be one of of Black Republicans followed me knows, I for Blacks to support him. gation. America. his surrogates and to help who know better? Their have been extremely criti- But because he doesn’t Business leaders Like Jeremiah in the him craft his speech to the silence is deafening. In cal of President Obama’s have experienced Blacks have a vested interest in Bible, I have been labeled NAACP. this respect, they are just non-engagement with the in his inner circle, he thor- having an educated Black as one crying in the wil- Bell is a decent guy, as bad as the Black Black community. Obama oughly embarrassed him- community because they derness. And I am not but am I to believe that Democrats I have been has deliberately ignored self and deserved to be have to hire people in or- about to surrender that Romney couldn’t find any criticizing. the plight of the Black roundly booed. For Rom- der to grow their busi- label now. Am I the only veteran Black Republi- With Romney’s community while giving ney to speak before a ness. Like everyone else, one who is offended that cans who have both party speech to the NAACP preferential treatment to Black audience and not those leaders care about Romney has fewer than credentials and relevant and making Bell one of his the homosexual and His- talk about the Black en- crime and don’t want em- five Blacks on his national presidential campaign ex- surrogates, the candidate panic communities. trepreneur is like going to ployees to be victims as campaign staff and none perience to help him craft has spent more time with But I can’t in good church and not mention- they travel to and from in top decision-making the speech that would Black Democrats than he conscious criticize Obama ing God. work. positions? define his relationship with has with Black Republi- and then give the Repub- This is what happens More than anyone I am talking about Black America? cans. Where is the out- licans a pass when they when you don’t have the else, business leaders un- someone who controls a Does his staff know rage from Black Repub- display similar behavior right people around you, derstand the cost of capi- budget, has the final say people such as Shannon licans? towards the Black com- people who understand tal issues and therefore on hiring, and has the Reeve Allegra Oh, they can criticize munity. communications, messag- are more likely to support ability to put an event on McCullough, David Byrd, Obama for his treatment I can’t excoriate ing and the nuances of the a reduction or total abo- the candidate’s calendar Aaron Manaigo, Francis of Blacks, but when Rom- Black Democrats for fol- audience being ad- lition of the capital gains or arrange a private Johnson, Ada Fisher or ney does the same thing lowing Obama blindly and dressed. That’s the el- tax. He or she is more meeting with the candi- James House? If they they get laryngitis. then remain silent when ephant in the room. likely to support school date. don’t, I will be happy to As I often say, the Black Republicans do the Contrary to what the choice and vouchers, all Am I the only one put Romney’s staff in best way to get attention same towards Romney. White media thinks, the topics the NAACP mem- who noticed the optics of touch with them and many from the Republican Party Yesterday, as I preachers and politicians bers can relate to. Romney not having pho- other able Blacks. For as a Black Republican is watched Mitt Romney are not the leaders in the So, the point is, the tos of any Black Repub- Romney to pick a Repub- to be a Black Democrat. Prostatitis: Time to Man Up! inflammation of a man’s that they even have a is not publicly discussed. impervious to all pain. coming to grips with the prostate gland. prostate. Many of our There are various treat- Getting ill in the way complexities of our bod- While there has been brothers refuse to have an ments, including anti- that I have experienced it ies. We become shameful important attention to annual prostate exam – biotics, but in some cases has been a wake-up call or turn serious matters prostate cancer and the which involves a doctor doctors will recommend on a number of different into jokes. In some cases enlargement of the pros- inserting a finger into your changes in diet, exercise, levels. It has reminded me the embarrassment asso- tate, there is very little at- rectum to determine and some other life-style that I am aging and that ciated for many Bill Fletcher, Jr. tention to prostatitis, de- whether the prostate is alterations. while, overall, I take care people with discus- NNPA Columnist spite the fact that about normal – either out of ig- Prostatitis can return of myself and feel well, I sions of our bodies leads It started in my legs. half of all men over the norance or homophobia. under certain conditions, am no longer 25. It has us to become silent alto- A couple of days later I age of 50 get it. The In fact, I had one brother meaning that it can be- also reminded me that gether. You think that I started feeling a bit weird causes seem to vary from once tell me that he was come a chronic condition there are steps with which am exaggerating? A rela- all evening, as if I were a bacterial infection to afraid that he would be- about which every man I must concern myself to tive of mine, out of pro- coming down with the flu. trauma to unknown come gay if he had a pros- should be aware. protect my health. Not found discomfort in dis- I was achy all over. That causes. What I will tell tate test! So, as a result Every man also living in denial is one of cussing their body, died evolved into weakness you is that it makes you both prostate and colon needs to take steps, such the most important.On top of a completely curable and a fever. It certainly feel absolutely miserable. cancers end up becoming as making sure to get ex- of all of this, however, this cancer that happened to seemed as if I had some It is not just that silent killers in our com- ercise and keeping your- experience has reminded be in their private areas, sort of virus. I was there is little attention to munities because no one self hydrated. But it is also me that in this society we because they simply did wrong, however. I had prostatitis but that men wants to discuss them. important, if the symp- really do not like discuss- not want to discuss the developed something seem reluctant to discuss Prostatitis is not can- toms emerge, to get to a ing our bodies. Yes, we matter. called prostatitis. Have it. Too many Black men cer. Yet the pain and frus- doctor and not pretend like looking at bodies, but Time to wake up and not heard of it? It is the want to ignore the fact tration associated with it that you are Iron Man and we really do not like smell…the green tea! We’re In Love with the Internet

online per person a month. most 143 million), YouTube start out trying to find a seconds. 9. Today: Almost 16 For a 30-day month, this (127.5 million) and MSN/ recipe or news recap or 2. CNN Digital Net- million visitors, 8 minutes, works out to be a little less WindowsLive/Bing (almost gossip tidbit and the next work followed with 39.6 52 seconds. than an hour a day. 127 million). thing you know another million, but people spent on 10. USAToday.com. And you know how Here’s a complete item on that page catches average more time here, 15.1 million visitors. 8 min- quickly time flies when U.S. picture for May 2012: your attention, so you click about 35 minutes per per- utes, 50 seconds. you’re “surfing” the Web. • The average person on it. son, and this site had the Page views are com- (Wouldn’t it be great if the made 64 Web site visits/ Another little most page views (1.6 bil- parable to ratings for TV. By Cheryl Pearson-McNeil NNPA Columnist same could be said about sessions. sumthin’, sumthin’ on the lion). The higher the number of working out and we com- • 97 domains were new page grabs you, and off 3. HPMG News (for- views, the higher the site’s We Americans love mitted ourselves to exercis- visited per person. you go again. And so on merly AOL News brands), advertising rates. Higher our Internet. According to ing that much each month? • There were 2,716 and so on, until BAM, had more than 33 million rates mean more revenue. a new Nielsen study, “Top I almost passed out this Web page views per per- you’ve viewed 2,716 Web visitors. Average visit: 16 Get where you fit into this U.S. Web Brands and morning doing walking son. pages in a month. minutes, 17 seconds. equation yet? Riiiight! Your News Websites,” nearly lunges and realized I had • Each Web page was We love being in the 4. MSNBC Digital consumer power is at work 212 million of us were surf- only been at it for 45 sec- viewed an average of 1 know: 57 percent of online network: 30.1 million visi- even as your nimble fingers ing the net in some shape, onds. But, I digress). minute and 5 seconds Americans visited current tors, 15 minutes, 3 sec- surf the Web, because our form or fashion in May this We loved Google the • Online time per per- events and global news onds. collective visits add up. year – a little more than 276 most, as it remained the son was 29 hours, 7 min- sites, averaging 18 visits 5. NYTimes.com: Where do you spend million of us are estimated champion of Web brands utes and 48 seconds for the and a total of 1 hour 22 29.2 million visitors, 19 your time? I hope you’re to have Internet access. visited in the United States, month. minutes. Interestingly, the minutes, 16 seconds. using your 29 hours, 7 min- Like Oleta Adam’s with 173 million unique visi- • 211,985,000 people popularity ranking of a Web 6.utes and 48 seconds wisely lyrics, “I don’t care how tors (“unique” is digital- went online. site does not always cor- Huffingtonpost.com: 29 with sites and advertisers you get here, just get here speak for the number of • 276,550,209 people respond with the amount of million visitors, 20 minutes, that are deserving of your when you can,” Americans visitors counted once to a had Internet access. time spent there. Take a 46 seconds. precious (and limited) time. take various avenues – Web site). Now I don’t know look: 7. Tribune Newspa- Otherwise, I’m going mobile Internet, computer Facebook came in about you, but I don’t in- 1. More than 62 mil- pers: 22.5 million visitors, to invite you to take up do- or tablet – to visit the Web second with close to 152 tentionally set out to view lion unique U.S. visitors vis- 7 minutes, 58 seconds. ing those walking lunges sites we love. million unique visitors. 2,716 Web pages. Does ited Yahoo! – ABC News. 8. Fox News Digital with me, so you can fully We spend, on aver- Rounding out the top five anyone? You just get Average time spent per Network: 21.6 visitors, 34 appreciate the value of even age, a whopping 29 hours brands were Yahoo! (al- caught up with it, right? You person was 17 minutes, 56 minutes, 36 seconds. a mere 45 seconds! www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER Page 3 ~ July 20, 2012 CHURCH & TOWN BULLETIN City Receives Grant to Restore Historic Making A Difference Through Holistic Building at Oakwood Cemetery Annex Mentoring at Southwest Key The City of Austin’s His- toric Preservation Office, the Many of today’s youth recognize the need for posi- life. “I sometimes eat lunch toric Preservation Office was Parks and Recreation Depart- Health living in disadvantaged situ- tive role models for today’s with him at school, and his recently awarded a $7,600 ment and Save Austin’s Cem- ations such as growing up in youth and feel like I can be a friends see that and now they Certified Local Government eteries. single-parent households, liv- positive influence on want mentors too,” Walker Seminar Grant from the Texas Histori- “This project is a great ing below the poverty line, someone’s life.” says. The South Austin cal Commission (THC) to re- example of a creative partner- having limited educational Walker enjoys the time The mentoring relation- Community Church “Holis- store the roof on the historic ship involving federal, state and opportunities, living in less he spends with his mentee, ship is by no means one tic Health Ministry” along restroom building in the City local governments, as well as than safe neighborhoods, pursuing a variety of activi- sided. “These mentees really with our Pastor A. L. Sneed of Austin’s Oakwood Cem- our local partner group, Save etc., will end up in the juve- ties. Reflecting on the time make your day brighter,” II, would like to cordially etery Annex. The restoration, Austin’s Cemeteries,” said nile justice system, due at they have spent together, Walker adds. invite the entire community scheduled to be completed Sara Hensley, Parks and Rec- least in part to the circum- Walker calls his mentoring Walker encourages to their 4th Annual Holistic this fall, will repair the roof reation Director. “We’re ex- stances into which they were relationship “a blessing,” and more young men to become Health Seminar! The event decking and shingles which cited to bring new life to this born. While the economic finds that he and his mentee mentors to have a positive is Saturday, August 18, are in a severely deteriorated important historic resource.” and sociological reasons for have a lot in common, espe- impact on young people who 2012 at 4930 South Con- condition. The Certified Local this are diverse and measures cially with regards to person- might be headed down a gress Ave Bldg A Austin, The Oakwood Cem- Government Program is a lo- to stem youth delinquency ality and temperament. The troubled path. He empha- TX from 10-3 pm. etery is just east of Interstate cal, state and federal govern- continue to be researched, two play basketball, attend sizes that mentors should, The sessions and 35 overlooking downtown ment partnership for historic there are tried and true ap- sporting events, work on “go in there knowing that break out classes will pro- Austin, and is the oldest City- preservation. It is designed to proaches to helping at-risk homework together, and go you’ve got to have a passion vide a holistic approach to owned cemetery. The Cem- help cities and counties de- young people get on the right out for meals. Walker affec- for your mentee, even if address the whole etery Annex is a City Historic velop high standards of pres- track. One of the best and tionately notes that his you’re having a bad day.” person(spirit, mind, and Landmark, located within a ervation to protect a wide range most highly advocated of mentee “truly loves the small One day Walker’s mentee body) and today’s issues at National Register Historic Dis- of important historic properties. these is mentoring. Develop- things,” and especially ap- may become a mentor him- no cost. There will be a trict. The Craftsman-style The program is administered by ing a mentoring relationship preciates when Walker can self and be able to do the shoe give away for school restroom building, located at THC at the state level and the with a respected, trustwor- visit him at school. same thing. age children,youth and col- the entrance of the Cemetery National Park Service at the fed- thy adult gives troubled youth His fondness for his Southwest Key is cur- lege students in need. Do- Annex, was designed in the eral level. a person in whom they can mentee and the emotional rently looking for more vol- nations are accepted . 1920s by prominent Austin For additional information, confide and from whom they bond the two have formed unteers like Da’Shawn who We encourage you to architect Hugo Kuehne, who contact Alyson McGee, Deputy can receive constructive is apparent from the way can commit to spending one bring the entire family. Chil- is responsible for designing Historic Preservation Officer, feedback and advice. Walker speaks about his ex- hour a week for one year dren and youth care and many of the buildings in City of Austin Planning and De- Da’Sean Walker, a perience. Recalling a time with a youth referred by the classes will be provided. Austin’s parks. The velopment Review Department, school administrator in East when he heard that his Travis County Juvenile Pro- Lunch will also be served restoration project is a joint at 974-7801, or by email at Austin, has been fostering a mentee had gotten into bation Department. For at an amount of $3. effort between the City’s His- [email protected]. successful mentor relation- trouble, Walker says he felt more information, contact For more information ship with his 16-year-old like a second parent. “Was I the Volunteer Youth pleasecontactSherry mentee for nearly six months supposed to get that at- Mentoring Program Director Hamilton at 512-749-6071 through the Southwest Key tached?” Walker wonders at Southwest Key Melanie website http://www.iams Youth Mentoring Program. aloud before he confidently Smith at 512-705-0810 or acc.org/oremailrescue@ Walker saw the opportunity asserts, “But at the same email at [email protected]. iamsacc.org to join the program as a time, you’re supposed to get privilege, as he has long har- that attached.” bored a passion and desire As his relationship with to help others, especially his mentee strengthened, DOUBLE youth. As an only child, Walker saw firsthand the Walker longed for someone positive effect he was hav- HOSPITAL PHARMACY to look up to someone aside ing. “My mentee started from his parents. Living in a passing his classes even af- “R” Serving Austin since 1970 two-parent household, ter he was failing all year,” Let us Fill your next Perscription! Walker was precluded from Walker says, “and it really SAVE TIME mentorship programs at the makes you feel good when time as these were all geared teachers are calling to tell you *Ask your doctor to call your prescription in to us GROCERY toward single parent, low- and we’ll have it ready for you when you get here! how great your mentee is *We cash ALL Tax Refund*Checks *Check Out income families. Speaking on doing in class.” Even beyond 2115 E. 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St. Peter’s United Methodist Church JOSHUA CHAPEL CHRISTIAN METHODIST Rosewood Avenue Missionary Baptist Church 4509 Springdale Road Austin, Tx 78723 EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1820 Rosewood Avenue, Austin, Texas 78702 Office 512- 926-1686 Fax 512-929-7281 1006 Yeager Lane, Suite 102-A Austin, Texas (512) 476-8201 Fax (512) 476-5693 Christian Web Site- Weekly Services stpetersaustintx.ning.com Sunday Services [email protected] Sunday School 9:30 a.m. THE PLACE WHERE WE STEP OUT ON FAITH. Sunday School 10:00 A.M. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. COME AND STEP OUT ON FAITH WITH US Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Wed. Night Bible Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Sunday School 8:45 a.m. WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6:30 P.M. Praise and Worship 10:15 a.m. SATURDAY New The Spencer & Ora Lee Nobles Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Member Assimilation 10:00 A.M. “Hope Center” (512) 476-6722 Rev. Jack C. Gause and Praise /Bible Study 6:30 p.m. (to include Children’s Choir Rehersaland Rev. Coby Shorter, III Website: Pastor Rev. Lois Hayes, Pastor Bible Study with age appropiate Activities) Pastor www.rosewoodbaptistchurch.org Ebenezer Baptist Church AFRICAN ASSEMBLIES of GOD Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church 1010 East 10th Street 512-478-1875 Fax: 512-478-1892 CHURCH 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 A growing church ministering to African American and (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax Bus Ministry Call 512-478-1875 other nationals Web Site - www.themount.net Come worship with us Sunday Services WORSHIP SERVICES Worship Service 8:00 A.M. Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Sunday Worship 11:30 A.M. Church School - 9:45 a.m. Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:45 P.M. Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Place of Worship Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. Wednesday The Church of Glad Tidings 2700 Northland Dr. Austin, TX 78756 “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. For more information, contact Pastor Jonah Ghartey Rev. Rodney L Swisher, Child Development Center 512-873-8103 [email protected] B.A., M. Div., Interim Pastor Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor

St Annie A.M.E. Church Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Chruch 1711 Newton Street 1701 Chestnut Avenue Austin, TX 78702 7801 N. Lamar Blvd, Suite D, Austin, TX 78752 (512) 302-1270 Austin, Texas 78704 Church Phone (512) 476-0838 Leading People to Experience God’s Love, Know Jesus Christ Voice mail (512) 444-4509 & Grow in His Image! E-mail: [email protected] Morning Worship Service @ 11 a.m. Sundays @ 9:00a.m.- Sunday school The Church of Pentecost, USA Inc. Austin offers a wide variety Advancing the Ministry - Sunday @ 10:00am Bible Study of opportunities for children, youth, adults, and older adults to e involved in Expanding the Church Monday @ 6:30 pm Bible Study worship, spiritual growth, education, community outreach, and making a Mid-Week Service each Wednesday tangible difference to those in need in our community. Join us on Sunday for Church School 9:30 A.M. Sun evening at 6:30 p.m., where there worship and learn hot you too, can make a positive difference in our Morning Worship 10:45 A.M. Sun is Prayer, Praising, and Preaching community through prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and Bible Study 7:30 P.M. Sun. going on. Come and worship with your witness. Rev. Derwin D. Gipson, Pastor us!!! WORSHIP Sunday - 10:00 am - 12:30 pm, Tuesday Bible studies - Rev. Ralph H. Daniels, Pastor 7:30 pm - 9:00 Friday Prayer - 7:30 - 9:30 pm THE VILLAGER Page 4 ~ July 20, 2012 www.theaustinvillager.com City ~ State ~ National News High energy comes to Austin with Dance NAACP Convention Umbrella’s Summer Youth Dance Camp: Highlighted Voting Challenges Hip Hop with Brandon “Peace” Albright

NAACP President Ben Jealous Vows to Protect the Ballot By Aswad Walker pushing more voters out of State Conference and Special to the NNPA from the ballot box than at any The Houston Defender NAACP Political Action and time since the rise of Jim Legislative Committee Chair, HOUSTON (NNPA) Crow,” Jealous said. “The led panelists in a discussion – The NAACP’s recently right to vote is the right upon on contemporary tactics concluded national conven- which the ability to defend all used to restrict voting rights tion here saw its share of our other rights is leveraged. and new measures needed to highlights. They included dra- We will ensure that our na- combat suppressive efforts. matic and powerful ad- tion continues to practice Other mini summit topics in- Students will have an AUSTIN, TX – Dance also spread knowledge, wis- dresses by political and civil free and fair elections even cluded economic develop- opportunity to work with Umbrella announces the 3rd dom, encouragement, and rights leaders and a host of as we approach the day ment, entrepreneurship and Brandon “Peace” Albright, Summer Youth Dance Camp positive energy. workshops aimed at em- when people of color will be HIV/AIDS in the African- the Artistic Director of Illstyle with Brandon “Peace” The camp will culminate powering members for active the majority in this country.” American community. & Peace Productions. He is Albright, August 6 – 17, in special performances on participation in the Novem- Attorney General Eric Convention partici- well versed in the various 2012. This year’s Dance Friday, August 17 with all ber presidential election. Holder also spoke at the pants were also treated to a styles of hip-hop dance. Camp will feature a two- camp participants and mem- The speech by Repub- convention. With the theme memorable keynote address Brandon lives, eats and week intensive with Albright bers of Illstyle & Peace Pro- lican presidential candidate “NAACP: Your Power, by NAACP icon and Chair- breathes hip-hop as a and members of his com- ductions. “The ensemble’s Mitt Romney also drew a lot Your Decision – Vote” serv- man Emeritus Julian Bond, dancer, choreographer & pany, Illstyle & Peace Pro- 11 men displayed some of of attention. Though Romney ing as the programmatic who added his voice to the actor. His style brings a lot ductions at the Millennium the most dazzling breaking received a polite reception backdrop, Holder held noth- chorus of individuals urging of energy to the stage, which Youth Entertainment Com- techniques I’ve ever seen, and a standing ovation at the ing back when discussing active participation in the presents a cogent voice in plex, 1156 Hargrave St. All while Mr. Albright’s chore- end of his speech, most of Texas’ new voter ID law, November election. theater. He was an original area youth ages 7 – 17, will ography possessed a sly hu- the attention focused on the declaring that the edict hurts The breadth of chal- member of the Philly based have the opportunity to train mor and an adept sense of fact that he was booed for minorities. He said that party lenges facing Blacks were crew Scanner Boyz. He has and learn with members of a spatial composition. Watch- promising to eliminate what politics, rather than the well- listed by Roslyn M. Brock, danced for major recording professional company. ing these dancers was like he called “Obamacare.” being of the nation, was and chairman of the NAACP’s artists such as Schooly D, Classes are divided accord- watching the greatest ballet Romney began, however, by remains the driving force be- National Board of Directors, Will Smith, LL Cool J, Run ing to levels of age and ex- virtuosos, each fighting grav- telling NAACP members hind the Republican-led leg- during the convention’s DMC, Boyz II Men and pertise ranging from begin- ity and the appearance of they would vote for him if islation many view as wan- opening mass meeting. Beach Boys to name a few. ner to intermediate/ad- effort, and demanding and they knew his heart. ton acts of voter suppression. “Today, the enemies of Brandon “Peace” Albright vanced. getting the impossible from Vice President Joe “We will not allow po- justice are not lynching Afri- has toured nationally and in- The Hip Hop Camp the human body. They were Biden, who spoke at the con- litical pretext to disenfran- can Americans and practic- ternationally in productions will include daily classes in fabulous”. vention the day after Rom- chise American citizens of ing Jim Crow laws of segre- such as Dance Africa, Mem- breakin, locking, poppin, hip Full and partial schol- ney, received a rousing re- their most precious rights,” gation,” said Brock. “They phis Ballet, Rome & Jewels hop & house dance. Students arships are available. Regis- ception from the crowd. said Holder, who identified are more sophisticated. But and Hip Hop Legends. With will learn the history of these tration is now open and Biden criticized attacks on Texas as the “center of our they are equally sinister. They Illstyle & Peace Productions, styles to understand the ba- space is limited. For more the right to vote in the wake national debate” on voting are erecting barriers to eco- Brandon continues to share sic movements and tech- information visit of voter suppression efforts rights issues. nomic viability, educational his dance ministry with di- niques. Classes will promote www.danceumbrella.com or in states across the country, Holder’s remarks quality, health care accessi- verse audiences. Through the and develop the strength, email: info@ and also called for an end to came while the federal trial bility, judicial equity, and po- art of dance he and the mem- stamina, balance, and flex- danceumbrella.com or call racial profiling. in the nation’s capital regard- litical opportunity. The op- bers of Illstyle not only en- ibility needed for these styles Dance Umbrella at 512- President Barack ing Texas’ 2011 voter ID law ponents of justice are more tertain their audiences, but of dance. 368-2277. Obama appeared via a taped witnessed its second day of refined, but they are equally video message that ran be- arguments and testimony. He threatening.” R&B Star Frank Ocean Reveals fore Biden spoke. “I stand promised an aggressive fight Brock added that the on your shoulders and at the from the Justice Department iconic civil rights institution’s Same-Sex Love Affair NAACP you have always to enforce and protect vot- mission remains constant – Special to the NNPA from the believed in the American ing rights. to ensure the political, edu- move, especially in the often Afro-American Newspaper. promise,” Obama said. That same day, the cational, social, and eco- homophobic environment of the Ben Jealous, the NAACP Voting Rights Ini- nomic equality of rights of all Frank Ocean, R&B star hip-hop and R&B industry. NAACP’s president and tiative hosted a mini summit persons and to eliminate ra- and member of the hip-hop col- “Today is a big day for hip- CEO, spoke during the titled “Confronting the Attack cial hatred and racial dis- lective Odd Future, opened up hop. It is a day that will define convention’s first plenary on Voting Rights: Stopping crimination – but that the or- about his sexuality and his love who we really are. How com- session. He challenged mem- Voter Suppression, Breaking ganization has developed a affair with a man on his Tumblr passionate will we be? How lov- bers to fight back against ef- Down Barriers, and Expand- new game plan, adapting new account July 4. ing can we be? How inclusive forts to suppress their vote. ing our Rights.” strategies to address “this “[Four] summers ago I Frank Ocean are we?” wrote producer Russell “In the past year, more William Barber, presi- ‘new normal’ in American met somebody. I was 19 years my first love. It changed my Simmons in a blog post states have passed more laws dent of the North Carolina society.” old. He was too,” Ocean wrote. life,” he wrote. Wednesday. He later said, “I don’t have any But later, he talked about “I am profoundly moved secrets I need kept anymore…. the pain when his lover would by the courage and honesty of William Raspberry, 76, passes I feel like a free man.” not reciprocate his declared Frank Ocean,” he continued. widely read black journalists commentary in 1994, be- The revelation was sup- feelings. “Your decision to go public of his generation, died Tues- coming the second black posed to be part of the credits “He said kind things. He about your sexual orientation day. He was 76. columnist to achieve the in the crooner’s anticipated did his best, but he wouldn’t gives hope and light to so many Raspberry had prostate honor. His columns covered new album “Channel Orange,” admit the same. He had to go young people still living in fear.” cancer and died at his home topics including urban vio- which comes out July 17. back inside soon. It was late Ocean became a star to in Washington, his wife, lence, the legacies of civil Though Ocean never and his girlfriend was waiting watch with the February 2011 Sondra Raspberry, told The rights leaders and female identifies himself as either gay for him upstairs. He wouldn’t release of his first project, a Post. A Post spokeswoman genital mutilation in Africa. or bisexual, he talks about the tell me the truth about his feel- mix tape titled Nostalgia, Ul- confirmed his death. Raspberry started at joy and pain of his “first love” ings for another 3 years.” tra. Since then, he has written Raspberry, who grew The Post in 1962 as a and the summers they spent Though there are some songs for artists such as up in segregated Mississippi, teletype operator and began together. who are upset by Ocean’s Brandy Norwood, John Leg- wrote an opinion column for working as a reporter within “By the time I realized I declaration and others who end, Beyoncé Knowles and WASHINGTON the Post for nearly 40 years. months. In 1965, he covered was in love, it was malignant. view Ocean’s statement as a Justin Bieber. He also made (AP) - William Raspberry, a More than 200 newspapers the riots in the Watts section It was hopeless. There was no ploy to boost interest in his guest appearances on Kanye Pulitzer Prize-winning col- carried his column in syndi- of Los Angeles, and he be- escaping, no negotiating with upcoming album, still others and Jay-Z’s Watch the umnist for The Washington cation before he retired in gan writing a column on lo- the feeling. No choice. It was are hailing it as a courageous Throne. Post and one of the most 2005.He won the Pulitzer for cal matters a year later. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER Page 5 ~ July 20, 2012 ENTERTAINMENT Wife of Nat “King” Cole, and Natalie Cole’s Mother, Dies at 89 Special to the NNPA from the racial violence. She raised Afro-American Newspaper their five children and sup- Big Band singer Maria ported her husband while his Hawkins Cole, wife of jazz career flourished. legend Nat “King” Cole and After her husband died mother of singer Natalie of lung cancer in 1965 at age Cole, died July 10 in Boca 45, Cole created the Cole Raton, Fla., after a short Cancer Foundation and be- battle with cancer. She was came very active in charity 89. work. “I just want to thank According to the everyone for their prayers Maria Hawkins Cole Times, Cole’s family said she [and] loving support. Mom New York Times, and hired also retuned to singing both has passed, gone to glory, her as a vocalist for his or- before and after her July 10th 2012. She will be chestra. She stayed with him husband’s death. She and Return to Dunbar--(L to r) Austinites Doris Williams, Tommie Wyatt and Laura Jackson all graduates of the Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School in Lubbock, Texas returned to the city for the next to Dad at Forest until 1946, when she became Nat recorded songs with Dunbar All School Reunion, July 12-15, 2012. Dunbar, the original all Black high school in Lub- Lawn,” Natalie Cole a solo act at Club Zanzibar Capitol Records and her bock, graduated the last class in 1993. It is now a Junior High School College Academy. The All tweeted on July 11. in Harlem, opening for the best-known solo album, School covers all students who attended the old Dunbar from 1923 - 1993. Born in Boston in Mills Brothers. “Love Is a Special Feeling,” 1922, Cole and her sister It was there that Nat was released in 1966. MILWAUKEE BRANCH OF THE NAACP CLAIMS moved to North Carolina “King” Cole first saw her, “Our mom was in a VICTORY IN WISCONSIN VOTER ID LITIGATION after her mother died in and reportedly became so class all by herself,” Natalie childbirth, according to The smitten that he divorced his said in a statement released Milwaukee— On Tuesday, of the Milwaukee Branch of Since 2011, Wisconsin Hollywood Reporter. first wife Nadine. The pair with her twin sisters Timolin Wisconsin Circuit Court the NAACP released the fol- and 40 other states have in- Blessed with the gift of were married in 1948 in a and Casey Cole. “She Judge David Flanagan issued lowing statement regarding troduced voter suppression music, she studied voice and lavish wedding presided over epitomized class and el- his decision to permanently the decision: legislation. Twenty states piano as a child and gradu- by Congressman Adam egance and truly defined enjoin Wisconsin’s restrictive ”The permanent in- have successfully passed re- ated in 1938 from the Clayton Powell Jr. at the what it is to be a real lady. and burdensome photo ID junction on Act 23 will help strictive voting laws between Palmer Memorial Institute, Abyssinian Baptist Church in We are so blessed and privi- law, declaring Wisconsin’s ensure that Wisconsin’s elec- 2011 and 2012. “Restrictive then one of America’s most Harlem. leged to have inherited the photo ID law the strictest in tion integrity is preserved voter ID legislation is only a prestigious African-Ameri- “Nat wanted to im- legacy that she leaves be- the nation. during the election season, portion of the strategic at- can prep schools. After a prove himself,” Maria Cole hind along with our father. The Milwaukee Branch by protecting each citizen’s tack on voting rights that has short stint in Boston, Cole told The Boston Globe in She died how she lived: of the NAACP, Voces de la right to vote and railing grown to include harsh regu- then moved to New York to 1989, as cited by the with great strength, cour- Frontera, and twelve indi- against claims of mass voter lations on registration, cuts to pursue a career in music, Times. “I wanted to help age and dignity, sur- viduals partnered in the fight fraud and detrimental solu- early voting, unlawful purges, performing with Benny him improve. What he rounded by her loving against Wisconsin Act 23. tions in search of a problem. and the disenfranchisement Carter’s band, Count Basie needed, I had. What I family.” The act requires photo iden- Since 2004, no state efforts of former offenders,” said and Fletcher Henderson. needed, he had. That’s According to the Asso- tification to cast a ballot, in- have produced evidence of Jotaka Eaddy, NAACP Her big break came in why our marriage worked.” ciated Press, Cole, who lived cluding absentee ballots. voter fraud indicative of the Special Assistant to the the 1940s after Duke After their wedding, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., at Only around 80 percent of voter ID requirements of Act President and CEO & Se- Ellington heard a recording the pair traveled and per- the time of her death, will be Wisconsin residents already 23. The Milwaukee Branch nior Director of the Voting of her “throaty, resonant formed together during the buried in private services in registered to vote possess a of the NAACP, NAACP Rights Initiative. “This deci- voice,” according to The ‘50s, often encountering California. driver’s license that meets Wisconsin State Confer- sion is an important victory the Photo ID requirements of ence, and leading partners for Wisconsin citizens, the Gospel Poet, Rapper Redefines the Genre will continue to push against NAACP, and voter protec- Act 23. In addition, to ob- she explained, “the poems the state and national attack tion.” Gunn puts a beat to tain a WisDOT Division of come when the Holy on voting rights.” Last December, the her spiritual, unique Motor Vehicles issued Spirit feels like filling my In the official court NAACP released the report message driver’s license or alternative mouth or my mind with the Wisconsin Circuit Court or- “Defending Democracy” When Iona Gunn de- ID a certified birth certificate words.” der Judge Flanagan states, which detailed the various scribes what exactly it is is required. Gunn has found that “Act 23 addresses a prob- attacks on voting rights, in- exactly she does when If enacted, the act pattern to hold true ever lem which is very limited, if cluding Florida’s change to she steps up to a micro- would impose strict voter since she first began writ- indeed it exists.” “It offers no third party, non partisan phone to recite her poetry identification laws on Wis- while music plays in the ing poetry in the early consin residents, denying the flexibility, no alternative to voter registration proce- background, she typi- Iona Gunn 1990s. One of her first, right to vote granted in the prevent the exclusion of a dures. The full report is at cally, says “it’s poetry The hell that I live and now one of her most Wisconsin Constitution. constitutionally qualified http://www.naacp.org/ with an attitude.” with it’s a reflection of the popular poems, reflects James Hall, President voter,” he continued. pages/defending-democracy But in many other mistakes that I made upon the life and impact circles, Gunn’s artistry is along the way of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther described as Christian The hell that I live with King, Jr. rap. However, the word makes me want to through But beyond famous can still conjure up nega- up my hands and quit figures, her poems cover tive images among some The hell that I live with a vast array of topics in- people, particularly for leaves me wondering “Is cluding faith, abuse, rela- those from an older gen- it worth it?” tionships and in particular eration. The hell that I live drugs. The 49-year-old with I’ll accept it for now “I want to reach poet, wife and mother of because one day when those in the community three can understand Jesus comes I’ll wear a that are struggling with some elders reluctance to crown. —Iona Gunn drugs to let them know embrace the hip hop Slowly she came to that they don’t [drugs], genre. appreciate the genre they have can have a bet- “At first, I didn’t like more. Yet it was not until ter life without it,” said it either because I last year at the request of Gunn, who used drugs couldn’t understand what her nephew that Gunn re- herself as a teen. people were saying, so cited her own poetry to a To help her poetry reach [rap] was closed off to beat. a broader audience, Gunn has me,” she recalled. “So my they really liked it.” begun to perform at more ven- brother began coach me And although Gunn ues, posting on YouTube, and he said, ‘rap ain’t has loved to write for sev- while also selling copies of her nothing but with poetry eral decades she makes poetry and her own poetry with an attitude.” sure to acknowledge that CD, “The Hell That I Live The Hell That I her creativity was a gift With.” Live With from a higher power. For more information, The hell that I live “I don’t sit down contact Gunn at with it has a name I keep and make up anything,” [email protected]. it to myself because of the shame You could be reaching The trials are hid by the smile on my face try- our many readers by ing to make the pain go away placing your ad here! The hell that I live with others do not know call for information they see me as I come and as I go (512) 476-0082. THE VILLAGER Page 6 ~ July 20, 2012 www.theaustinvillager.com CITY ~ STATE ~ NATIONAL ~ WORLD The Peaceful Street Project France Bastille’s Day On July 14, the French Monarchy in order to estab- In addition, France was Community in Central Texas lish a Republic. They estab- one of the first nations to rec- celebrated Bastille’s Day in the lished a Republic in which ognize Texas when it was an heart of downtown. The day people had the right to free- independent nation, prior to started with a silent auction. dom of speech and to choose becoming part of the United Then the public was treated their own leaders. Moreover, States. Not only did they rec- with pentaqui games for the the French Revolution was an ognize the nation of Texas but adults. On the other hand, the inspiration to the American even set up an embassy next children had the opportunity to Revolution and Democracy. to the Texas’ capital building, do face painting, fishing games Moreover, France which is now the French Le- and balloon twisting. More- helped the 13 original colonies gionnaire Museum. As a re- over, the Bastille Day celebra- fight for their independence sult, the celebration of France tion had many activities for against Great Britain. In other Bastille’s Day ties is recogniz- families. words, France helped both in- ing the role that they played in Bastille’s Day com- directly and directly in the fight the formation of the U.S and memorates the day that the for America’s independence of the State of Texas. French people overthrew the from Great Britain. Silas Injured in Summer League Game Byron Carter’s Family ter, Silas wrote, “Feel better.. Meds just having me sleeping a On July 14, 2012 the lence is to record their in- nated”. In addition Antonio lot. Tell them I’m feeling stron- Peaceful Street Project held ter-action with the public Buehler was also present at ger already. Tell em the young a police accountability sum- during an arrest or traffic the event. Antonio Buelher snake said that.” mit in Austin Texas. It was stop. who is an Iraq veteran and Former Austin High an opportunity for people Over 200 people of a West Point graduate tried standout Xavier Silas, the son to hear from victims of po- various races/ethnicities to expose the police vio- of former San Antonio Spur lice violence; speak on vari- and political backgrounds lence which he was himself James Silas and wife Vanessa, ous civil right laws; learn attended this event. For in- subject to it. made his NBA debut, when he techniques how to de-es- stance, some family mem- In addition, another scored five points in calate interaction with po- bers of Byron Carter at- group that campaigned to end Philadelphia’s 90-85 victory lice; and to learn various tended this event. Accord- the death penalty was also over Milwaukee. The Sixers strategies to film police in- ing to some family members present at the event. Accord- called up Silas from the NBA teraction with the public in of Byron Carter, “Police ing to the group, “Rodney Development League, where a safe manners. In addition, officers who shoot and kills Reed was wrongly convicted he was playing for the Maine some community experts citizens should be termi- and sent to death row”. regarding police violence Red Claws. A 6-foot-5-inch like Paul Hernandez, Xavier Silas Debbie Russell, Robert guard, Silas was not se- King, and Wayne Krause THE SIXERS’ Xavier Solomon Jones and also suf- lected in the 2011 NBA Yang spoke on various sub- Silas had successful facial sur- fered a concussion. He went up draft after averaging 22.3 jects. gery Saturday to fuse several si- to block a shot against Detroit points per game in his se- Not only did people nus fractures after he was injured and was hit. He fell into a row of nior season at Northern Il- and activists evoke the in Friday’s summer-league finale chairs courtside. linois. He played for a pro problem of police violence in Orlando. In a text message to team in France before join- but, found constructive Silas took an elbow to teammate Evan Turner that ing the D-League’s Red ways to find a solution to the head from teammate Turner posted Sunday on Twit- Claws for 39 games. this problem while empow- ering the members of the society. Since politicians do not want to hold account- able police officers that en- gage in violence, then the people have to find ways to address it. Some of the ways to address police vio- Antonio Buehler The 8-2-1 Plan for Austin Over the past years, the would better represent the also support the 8-2-1 plan. city of Austin has been expe- Austinites. Moreover, people real- riencing massive economic Just recently, the city of ize that there is a need to get growth. As a result, the city Austin placed the 8-2-1 on the rid of the actual 7-1 City Coun- has grown at a fast rate, while November ballot. Moreover, cil set up. Although the City the make-up of the City Council this plan calls for eight districts; Council placed the 8-2-1 Plan, stayed the same. Consequently, two at large elected officials; it must now pass the “muster” everyone has acknowledged and one City Mayor. Accord- of the voters. In other words, that the current City Council set ing to the supporter of this plan it is now to the citizens of Aus- up does not geographically would give a least two Afri- tin to decide whether or not represent all of the people of can Americans to represent the they like the 8-2-1 Plan. Further- Austin. In order to address community on the City Coun- more, the 8-2-1 Plan will also this problem, some Austin citi- cil. Furthermore, several Asian be competing with the 10-1 Plan zens feel that the 8-2-1 Plan American groups and leaders on the November ballot. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER Page 7 ~ July 20, 2012 CLASSIFIEDS ~ PUBLIC INFORMATION NBMBA-Austin Chapter to Host Local Photographer and Journalist The Leadership Conference Granted Access to BET Awards Austin, Texas –The promoting the conference Austin, KAZI 88.7 FM National Black MBA As- theme “The Power of and the Media Production tition for media space. In sociation (NBMBAA) – Presence and Sharing the Center. many cases, thousands of Austin Chapter will host Vision for Leadership.” The purpose of the applications are submit- its annual Leadership Em- The LEI conference LEI conference is to pro- ted by journalist from powerment Institute (LEI) is sponsored in part by mote growth and devel- around the world and only Conference on Friday, Dell, Farm Credit Bank opment of Central Texas’ limited number are al- July 27, from 8 AM – 5 of Texas, Seton Family of business professionals lowed to participate on PM at the AT&T Execu- Hospitals, St. Edward’s and business owners. LEI the red carpet, during the tive Education & Confer- University, University of will also offer the Shark show and backstage. “I ence Center at The Uni- Phoenix, The PhD Tank Business Proposal have a lot of support from versity of Texas, Austin. Project, the Division of Competition. Both the Central Texas, my social Author and esteemed Diversity & Community Best Shark Tank Pitch media followers from Corporate Business Ex- Engagement at The Uni- and Best Business Pro- around the country, mem- ecutive, Keith Wyche, will versity of Texas – Austin, posal win a $1,000 prize bers of The Recording offer the keynote address Deliberate Careers, BIG for creativity and innova- Academy, record labels tion. and my editors at Ujima King Seeks Ideas to Grow African The full-day confer- Magazine and The Vil- ence features seminars on lager Newspaper. Like from page 1 Music and Culture global marketing, self- others, we submitted Cameroon, the world’s music, dance and art.” said branding and compensa- many applications and 53rd-largest country, is well Kevin Johns, Director for the tion negotiation. Simulta- never take an acceptance known for its native styles of City of Austin’s Economic neously, mini-seminars for granted.” music and traditional arts and Growth and Redevelopment will highlight professional Richard coves enter- crafts. The African delegation Services Office. “The goal of development training and tainment for two Austin visited Austin to learn best prac- the reunion is two-fold, share tices on music and arts eco- their music, dance and sculp- education opportunities. publications, several na- nomic development in hopes to ture before it no longer exists, These seminars will fea- tional magazines have expand African economy. and discuss strategies to repair ture the following business published her work, and Bambui, Cameroon has the community’s only clinic and organizations: Toastmas- for 3 years she’s had her existed as a kingdom for over water supply.” ters of Austin, the PhD Naomi Richard own Entertainment col- 400 years. Rich in culture and Though Cameroon has Project, PMI Austin, De- umn in Central Texas tradition, music and dance are seen the development of agri- liberate Careers and BIG Austin, Texas The Country Music Tele- based Ujima Magazine. integral to Cameroonian cer- culture, roads, and railways, sig- emonies, festivals, social gath- nificant poverty continues to Austin. In addition, a Ca- (June 27, 2012) Austin vision Awards (Nash- “Naomi Richard is my erings, and storytelling. The exist. At the 2013 conference, reer and Post-Grad Expo resident, Naomi Richard, ville). On the heels of this gospel music guru,” ac- Bambui kingdom hopes to discussions for optimal will be available, featur- has had an outstanding distinguished list of na- cording to Catherine Ta- record their native music and healthcare, water systems, and ing local employers and media year covering nu- tional A-List events, Ri- bor, past board member culture for prosperity. cultural economic development educational institutions. merous high profile events chard was granted access of the Texas Chapter of The King Angafor will occur. “As Austin grows, “We are elated to such as the Stellar to the Black Entertain- the Grammy Recording Mombo-oh III of Bambui plans we will continue to see interest provide this type of con- Awards for Gospel Music ment Television (BET) Academy. a return trip to Austin in 2013 from international markets. We when a nationwide conference look forward to working with ference for the local com- (Nashville), Super Bowl Awards Show at the his- Richard also finds for Cameroonians living in the the City of Austin to establish munity. In today’s Gospel (Indianapolis), toric Shrine Auditorium in time to run a local pho- United States will occur to dis- and maintain relationships and economy, individuals must The Grammy Awards Los Angeles, aired live tography company, A Gift cuss strategies to assist Africa. partnerships with growing stay alert, remain com- (Los Angeles), Pre-Oscar July 1 on BET at 7 p.m. From My Heart, special- “We are pleased King economies within the African petitive and infuse an as- Gala (Los Angeles), The cst. izing in Events, Portraits, Angafor Mombo-oh III, and diasporas,” stated Natalie Ma- sortment of development Dove Awards for Chris- This was an amazing Construction, Red Carpet Queen Natalia Mahbo selected deira Cofield, President & CEO, tracks in a major way,” tian Music (Atlanta) and feat given the stiff compe- and Concerts. Austin for the 2013 US reunion Capital City African American of the tribes dispora. I know Chamber of Commerce. said Elizabeth Thomas, Austin will be keen to learn and Local Cameroonian ef- NBMBAA-Austin Chap- participate in the preservation of forts are underway to organize ter president. “The Lead- this small but unique culture of the 2013 Conference. ership Empowerment In- stitute is designed to ad- dress these areas.” Gregory Gibson, Jr., the LEI conference chair EMPLOYMENT and VP of Strategic Ini- PROPOSALS tiatives with NBMBAA- Austin Chapter, believes PUBLIC INFORMATION the conference will be beneficial for Central FOR SALE - FOR RENT Texas professionals and is hopeful for more oppor- BIDS - MISC tunities for growth. “My BIDS/PROPOSALS Employment hope is that it only gets bigger and better in the Round Rock ISD is currently PARK RANGER I future,” Gibson said. accepting sealed bids and (4 openings) - Breakfast and lunch is City of Austin Parks proposals. Solicitation docu- included. 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THE VILLAGER Page 8 ~ July 20, 2012 www.theaustinvillager.com Sports Football is Just San Antonio Spurs Silver Around the Corner Dancers are Holding Auditions By: Terry Davis The San Antonio Spurs are hosting open auditions for the 2012-2013 Silver Danc- ers team on Saturday, August 4 and are seeking talented By: Terry Davis individuals with a passion to perform. In addition to en- tertaining basketball fans at @terryd515 the AT&T Center, the Silver For those fans that are Dancers will represent the still having football withdraw- Spurs at public appearances als since the season ended, and community and charity time has come to ease those events throughout the year. pains. The Dallas Cowboys The Silver Dancer au- Arian Foster hopes to lead Houston Texans to and the Houston Texans both ditions, which will measure the New Orleans Super Bowl. report to training camp next dance skills, public speaking, week. The Big 12 will hold its First round draft pick for the report on July 27. The Tex- personality and profession- annual media day next week Cowboys Morris Claiborne ans have signed all of their draft alism, tips-off with the first and Dallas. has yet to sign a contract with picks from this year’s draft. round at the University of the The Big 12 will welcome the Cowboys, but he has Texans first round draft Incarnate Word on Satur- day, August 4. The exciting new members Texas Christian stated he will not be a training pick Whitney Mercilus (6-4, The Silver Star dancers entertain Spurs crowd. University and West Virginia camp holdout and will report 254) was selected with the four-day process will culmi- to the family at the annual foot- on time. 26th overall selection in the nate at Cowboys Dance Hall diploma or GED and be at dancers. First round of au- ball media days on July 23 and Claiborne was selected draft out of Illinois after earn- on Tuesday, August 7 for the least 19 years-old by Nov. ditions: Saturday August 4. 24. Both teams enter the Big with the sixth pick in this year’s ing first-team Big Ten honors audition finals, which will be 1, 2012 to audition. To reg- Registration starts at 8 a.m. 12 after the departure of NFL draft. None of the top and winning the Ted Hendricks University of the Incarnate Texas A&M and Missouri to eight draft picks has signed as Award as the nation’s top de- Word – Convocation Cen- the Southeastern Conference. of Monday July 16. fensive end. He started all 13 ter, 4301 Broadway St., San The Cowboys will open The Texans will hold games in his junior season with Antonio, Texas 78209. their training camp in Oxnard, their training camp at home at the Illini, leading the nation with The Silver Dancers are CA instead of having it in San the Methodist Training Cen- 16.0 sacks and nine forced the official on-court dance Antonio. The rookies report ter in Houston. The Texans fumbles. team for the Spurs and will to camp on July 22 and the rookies will report to camp on Mercilus signed a 4 year begin their 21st season this veterans will report on July 29. July 22 and the veterans will 7.634 million dollar contract. year. The Silver Dancers Mercilus received a 3.99 mil- perform dance routines and lion signing bonus and 6.55 entertain fans during Spurs million of the contract is fully home games. In addition to guaranteed. their game night perfor- The Texans first pre- mances, they are active season game will be August 11 members of the community, at the Carolina Panthers. The making appearances and at- Texans will host the San Fran- tending events throughout cisco Forty-Niners on August the year. The Silver Danc- 18 at Reliant Stadium. open to the public. ister or for additional audi- ers are under the direction of The Dallas Cowboys will Aspiring Silver Danc- tion information please visit choreographer Raquel play their first two preseason ers must have a high school www.spurs.com, keyword: Garcia. season games on the road at Oakland August 13 and at The Spurs Resign Duncan and Teammates San Diego August 18. Both games and posted 20-or- games are near their training more points in four contests, camp. The Cowboys first including a career-high 24 home preseason game will be points against Denver on Jan. Tony Romo, wants to shine all thru playoffs this on August 25 against the St. 7. In the 2012 NBA Play- season. Louis Rams. offs, Green appeared in 14 games (12 starts) for the Ranger Pitchers Rehab In Round Rock Spurs and averaged 7.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.1 start for Round Rock in Sun- assists in 20.6 minutes. day night’s series finale against “Tim Duncan has es- Memphis at The Dell Dia- tablished himself as one of mond; however, the game was the best players in NBA his- postponed due to inclement tory,” said Spurs head coach weather. He will make a two- Gregg Popovich. “His im- inning rehab start Monday Tim Duncan will be in the low post for the next three years. pact on the Spurs organiza- with Double-A Frisco as the tion and the city of San An- RoughRiders host San Anto- By: Terry Davis Danny Green (three years, tonio can’t be measured. We nio. If all goes well, Feliz will The San Antonio Spurs $12 million) and Boris Diaw are all grateful for the lead- throw three innings Friday coming off of the best record (two years, $9.2 million). Patty ership and dedication Tim night with the Express. in the NBA last season re- Mills, opted out of his contract has shown to the Spurs fran- The Express are cur- sign the core players from after last season. chise. He is an unselfish su- rently in last place in the Pa- that team. Duncan, 36, declared perstar who loves to com- Alexi Ogando hopes to be back with the Rang- cific Coast League American The signings James himself “a Spur for life” dur- pete and has only one goal ers before next season. Southern Division. Anderson, Boris Diaw, Tim ing the Western Conference when he steps on the court The Express are trying Duncan, Danny Green and finals, and showed little in- – to do whatever it takes to By: Terry Davis mond when the Round Rock to get back into playoff con- Patty Mills, will assure the terest in testing the free- help his team win. We are all Three Texas Rangers Express opens a four-game tention. Despite being in the Spurs of having the core of agent market. He averaged thrilled that he’ll spend his pitchers are doing rehab as- series against the Omaha cellar of the division, the ex- the team that ended the sea- 15.4 points and nine re- entire career as a San Anto- signments with the Round Storm Chasers. First pitch is press are near the top in at- son together to start next bounds last season. nio Spur.” Rock Express. Alexi Ogando, scheduled for 7:05 p.m. CDT. tendance in the Pacific Coast season intact. The Spurs “We are thrilled to have The 36-year-old Neftali Feliz and Koji Uehara Feliz was scheduled to League. also signed both draft picks Danny returning to San Anto- Duncan has captured the are trying to get back into big from this year’s draft Marcus nio,” Spurs head Coach NBA’s MVP Award two league shape by working with Denmon and Nando De Gregg Popovich said. “It was times (2002 and 2003) and their sister club. Colo. a pleasure watching Danny has earned NBA Finals MVP Ogando and Uehara Duncan signed a 3 year grow and develop this past honors three times (1999, pitched last Saturday in a 5-4 and reported 36 million fully season. We think he will only 2003, 2005). He is the only loss to the Memphis Redbirds. guaranteed contract. The continue to mature and get player in NBA history to be Ogando pitched 2 innings only three year of the contract is better, and we’re happy that named to both an All-NBA allowed one hit and struck out a player’s option. Duncan this will be happening with the Team and an All-Defensive 3 batters. Uehara pitched one 36 has played his entire ca- San Antonio Spurs.” Team in each of his first 13 inning only allowed one hit and reer for the San Antonio Green, who was signed seasons. The 1998 Rookie of struck out one. Spurs. The terms of the con- by the Spurs as a free agent the Year, Duncan has been an Texas Rangers right- tract has a no trade clause on March 6, 2011 from the NBA All-Star 13 times and hander Neftali Feliz is sched- for Duncan. Reno Bighorns of the NBA has been named the NBA uled to make a rehab start Fri- Neftali Feliz will pitch for the Express this The Spurs have reached Development League. Green Player of the Week 20 times day July 20, at The Dell Dia- weekend. agreements with free agents scored in double figures in 25 over the course of his career.