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Vol. 38 No. 4 Website: theaustinvillager.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 512-476-0082 Fax: 512-476-0179 June 11, 2010 Mr. Bone’s BBQ is now open at Mueller Center Mr. Bone’s BBQ is now restaurant expect to have a open in the Mueller Center, full bar in operation soon. 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd, The restaurant opened #1230. Austinites is familiar to the public on Wednesday, with the restaurant that has June 2. For the first few days been around since 1989. the restaurant has experi- Owner, John Goode (J. ence a good crowd of from Goode), is the founder and 300 to 400 patrons a day. owner and has had several This is an outstanding open- locations in the Austin area. ing week for a new busi- His last retail location was ness. RAPPIN’ on Braker Lane. One of the things that Tommy Wyatt For a number of years, Goode is most proud of is Goode did not have a retail the fact that he has a very School Board outlet, but operated a cater- diversified staff of 17 em- and ACC election ing business from 1998 to ployees. That includes Saturday. 2006. He is now back with a eight parolees (or former in- By the turn out for full scale restaurant. It is the mates) and one hearing im- early voting, one has to only full scale restaurant in paired person. Rhonda conclude that Austin citi- the Mueller center. House is the Assistant Man- zens are not aware that John Goode was also ager who has been with Mr. there is an election going General Contractor for the Bone’s since 1987. on. There are places on restaurant. “I designed the The restaurant seats the ballot for both Austin restaurant and operated as 84 inside and will soon School Board and the Aus- the general contractor for the have an outside patio that tin Community College project,” Goode says. SOME STAFF MEMBERS-- Staff members include (l to r) Shannon,Kristal, Rhonda (Asst Mgr), will seat an additional 50 David (Chef) and Hector. Staff photo Board. You will have an But like many ven- patrons. Goode says, “based opportunity to cast vote in tures, Goode had trouble get- on the first week’s sales, this these runoff elections on ting finance for the project. He was fortunate to project, it would have taken Steaks and Combination confirms that this restaurant Saturday, June 12. “Minorities, particularly Af- get a private investor to join a lot longer to get it off the Plates. They also have tasty was a wise investment.” There were no clear rican Americans have a very him in the project. The in- ground. Appetizers, Salads, Soups, Mr. Bone’s is open winners in the May elec- difficult time getting the vestor is Former City Coun- While Mr. Bone’s spe- and Vegeterian Plates. And daily from 11 am to 10 pm. tions that caused the run- needed financing for a busi- cilman Willie Lewis. With- cializes in Barbecue, they don’t forget to end with a They can be reached at (512) offs. Both boards are very ness venture,” Goode says. out his investment in the also serve Grilled Seafood, wide range of desserts. The 291-6770. important to the commu- nity. ARETHA FRANKLIN RECEIVES AN HONORARY We do not have much information about the DOCTORATE FROM YALE UNIVERSITY candidates running, ex- cept for candidate Tamala (New York, NY - June 7, Barksdale, a candidate for 2010) - On Monday, May 24, AISD Board of Trustees, Aretha Franklin received an Place 9. She has been ac- honorary doctorate of music tively involved in the degree from Yale University. school district as a parent Franklin is still celebrating through the PTA and on this prestigious honor and is various fund-raising and joyful and grateful. activity committees at the “We know royalty campus level. when we see it, and you are, She also has a without question, the Queen daughter who graduated of Soul. A natural woman, from the Liberal Arts and Crockett Student LaToya Mitchell gets Town Lake Links Scholar- you have been signing your Science Academy (LASA) ship --The Town Lake Chapter of The Links, Inc., recently announced that whole life, learning the grace Crockett High School student LaToya Mitchell has been selected to re- with honors in 209 and is of gospel from family and now attending New York ceive The Town Lake 2010 Scholarship. Miss Mitchell will receive a $5000 annual scholarship for four years, for a total of $20,000. Miss Mitchell is an faith community, tuning it University as a Presiden- outstanding Crockett High School scholar, ranking in the top 10 percent of with your own sometimes tial Honors Scholar. her graduating class. She will attend the University of Texas at Dallas in painful, often joyful, experi- Barksdale has also the fall. After completing her undergraduate degree, Miss Mitchell plans ences, and creating a signa- worked with Communi- to attend medical school and become a pediatrician. The Town Lake Chap- ture style that transcends any ties in Schools and AISD’s ter has been providing scholarships for more than 12 years. For more one musical genre,” Yale Curriculum and Technol- information on the Town Lake Chapter of The Links, please contact Chap- President Richard C. Levin ogy Education Program to ter President, Ms. Gerry Tucker, at 512-297-8046 orpresident townlake said in his introduction of the links.org. (L to r) Ann Ross, Shawn Dickerson, Mitchell and Gerry Tucker launch a mentoring pro- singer. “You have sung the gram. nation’s hopes at presidential Barksdale has the Akins High School Student inaugurations and shared knowledge and experience your gifts with generations of of the school district that Earns Football Scholarship music lovers. From gospel to will serve her well, if Akins High School pop, from blues to hip-hop, elected to the AISD board. senior Konockus Sashington your voice expresses our feel- It is important that the has been awarded a full four- ings,” Levin noted. district has board mem- year scholarship to play foot- Franklin has also re- bers who are familiar with ball at the University of North ceived honorary doctorate the working of the district. Texas. degrees from Berklee College They also should have Sashington, who played of Music, the University of Stone magazine. Her ever-dis- Award, 18 GRAMMY® shown some interest in as a wide receiver and Pennsylvania, New England tinctive, soulful, to-the-bone Awards including Best Fe- the district prior to run- cornerback, was named Of- Conservatory of Music, vocal style has graced music male R&B Vocal Performance ning for office. fensive Player of the Year and Bethune-Cookman Univer- charts for over four decades for eight consecutive years, a This is one of the First Team All-District. He also sity, Wayne State University and her ‘live’ performances GRAMMY Legend Award, a more important elections played basketball and ran University of North Texas and the University of Detroit have touched the hearts of GRAMMY Lifetime Achieve- that we will have this track, and is graduating in the Head Coach Todd Dodge in Mercy. tens of millions since she be- ment Award, and five Ameri- year. As we struggle with top 25 percent of his class. his letter to Sashington. “We On Monday, June 14, gan her musical journey in can Music Awards. In 1987, the problems of saving our ”We are looking for young strongly feel that you will the Queen of Soul prepares to Detroit as a singing child she was the first woman in- schools, and its students, men who are committed to make a huge impact in our be inducted into the Apollo prodigy. It is her rich legacy ducted into the Rock and Roll we need some new ideas bring the best they can be in program on the field and in Legends Hall of Fame along- of recordings that are a testa- Hall of Fame, and in 1979, she to get involved in the pro- all areas of their lives,” said the classroom.” side the posthumously induc- ment to the power, majesty received a star on the Holly- cess. tion of the King of Pop, and genius of this one-of-a- wood Walk of Fame. In 2007, The district seems to Big Brothers Big Sisters to Michael Jackson at the Apollo kind artist of the first order. Franklin was honored at the be making progress under Theater. Aretha Franklin has earned Annual UNCF Evening of the leadership of our new award scholarships Known around the countless international and Stars and was presented with Superintendent, but she th This year marks the 24 emony in which graduating world by her first name, and national awards as well as UNCF’s Award of Excellence. will need the support of the anniversary of the BBBS seniors also receive their as the undisputed, reigning accolades and global recog- She was named 2008 board and the entire com- Scholarship Program. “Schol- scholarship awards. “Queen of Soul.” Aretha nition on an unprecedented MusiCares® Person of the munity to keep our arship Promise” - a higher The goal of the pro- Franklin is peerless. She is scale. She is a 2005 recipient Year by the Recording Acad- schools moving in the education scholarship to all gram is to encourage stu- one of the most influential of a Presidential Medal of emy and she was presented right direction. Every vote youth who graduate high dents to graduate high and important voices in the Freedom honor (the U.S.A.’s with the prestigious NAACP will count in this election. school or receive a GED and school and to pursue post- history of pop music. In 2009, highest honor), a Kennedy Vanguard Award. And since there will not be enroll in a college or trade secondary education. This Franklin was named the #1 Center Honor, the American many votes cast, every school - is given to students year’s program will be Sat- Vocalist of All Time by Rolling National Medal of the Arts vote will be more impor- aged 12 or older who have urday, June 12 at 2 p.m. at tant than ever. Austin been matched with their Big The UT Texas Club, 2108 Visit our web site at needs Tamala Barksdale Brother or Big Sister for a year Robert Dedman Drive, 6th to be added to the AISD or more at an annual cer- Floor. board. theaustinvillager.com Page 2/THE VILLAGER/June 11, 2010 EDITORIALS/COMMENTARY Israel Gets Special Treatment from Obama and U.S. Media

text, and has paid little regard that suggestion as well as the tional law expert to support spective is very difficult and healthcare system, limiting to international law,” Fair- idea of an international in- or debunk the claim: ‘Israeli requires thoughtful responses medical supplies and pre- ness and Accuracy in the quiry. officials said that interna- from all concerned.” venting serious medical cases Media [FAIR], a media moni- Michael Oren, Israel’s tional law allowed for the She added, “We sup- from traveling outside the toring group, concluded. ambassador to the United capture of naval vessels in port an Israeli investigation Strip for specialized treat- On May 31, the Israeli States, said on Fox News: “Is- international waters if they that meets those criteria. We ment and military attacked a flotilla of rael is a democracy. Israel has were about to violate a block- are open to different ways of boats delivering aid to Gaza, the ability and the right to in- ade.” ensuring a credible investiga- · Israel’s military opera- killing as many as 11 activ- vestigate itself, not to be inves- That position was dis- tion, including international tions in 2008,2009 damaged ists aboard. Israel said its mili- tigated by any international puted by former British am- participation.” 15 of the strip’s 27 hospitals tary came under attack when board.” bassador Craig Murray. According to ABC’s and damaged or destroyed 43 they boarded the vessels and Major media outlets “To attack a foreign Jake Tapper, the U.S. was suc- of its 110 primary healthcare George E. Curry were acting in self-defense. It have sided with Israel. flagged vessel in international cessful in softening a UN reso- facilities. None of them have NNPA Columnist also said such inspections For example, a Wash- waters is illegal,” he said. “It lution that had favored an in- been repaired or rebuilt be- were necessary to protect its ington Post editorial de- is not piracy, as the Israeli ternational inquiry into the cause of the construction ma- Despite widespread sworn enemies from obtain- clared, “We have no sympa- vessels carried a military com- incident. terials ban. global condemnation of ing weapons that would en- thy for the motives of the par- mission. It is rather an act of Most of the news reports The report accuses Is- Israel’s decision to attack a danger Israel. ticipants in the flotilla – a illegal warfare.” lacked sufficient context. rael of deliberately disrupting flotilla of boats carrying un- The response from the motley collection that in- As usual, conservatives The United Nation Of- the international armed civilians attempting to international community has cluded European sympathiz- seized on the opportunity to fice for the Coordination of community’s efforts to aid deliver humanitarian aid to been strong. ers with the Palestinian criticize Obama. Humanitarian Affairs has Palestinians living in the the Gaza Srip, U.S. officials British Prime Minister cause, Israeli Arab leaders Sean Hannity of Fox earlier reported: West Bank and Gaza Strip. have refused to publicly criti- David Cameron said, “What and Turkish Islamic activ- said he was “concerned about · As a consequence of A year ago, the UN sub- cize Israel and the American has happened is completely ists.” the lack of support from the Israel’s blockade of the Gaza mitted a request for Israeli media has reported the con- unacceptable. We should be The New York Times United States of America.” Strip, 98 percent of industrial approval of an $80 million flict through what one media clear about that and we claimed it provided a one- Right-wing radio host Hugh operations have been halted plan to provide housing, edu- monitoring group called should also deplore the loss sided account because, Hewitt claimed that Obama since 2007 and there are acute cation and medical assistance “Israel’s Eyes.” of life.” “There were no immediate displayed “hostility to Israel” shortages of fuel, cash, cook- to residents of Gaza. For years, Palestinians France’s Foreign Secre- accounts available from the and joined the “pounding of ing gas and other basic sup- However, nine months have been unable to get their tary Bernard Koucher said in- passengers of the Turkish Israel.” plies; later, approval was granted side fairly reported in the U.S. stead of Israel inspecting ship.” The Obama administra- only for the construction of media and the latest interna- Gaza-bound ships for weap- FAIR observed, “The tion has been taking a pound- · Israel has destroyed 151 residential units in Khan tional incident is yet another ons, the European Union Times piece also showed little ing from the left for not taking the water of sanitation infra- Yunis. example. would be willing to perform interest in international law, a stronger position on the in- structure in Gaza, leading to It was within that con- “Much of the U.S. media that function, thereby easing mentioning Israel’s claim re- cident. major water-related problems; text that civilians challenged coverage has been remarkably tension between the Israelis garding the legality of their Secretary of State Israel’s blockade as they at- unskeptical of Israel’s ac- and Palestinians. actions but providing no Hillary Clinton said: “I think · In Gaza, the Israeli tempted to deliver aid to em- count of events and their con- However, Israel rejects analysis from any interna- the situation from our per- blockade has wrecked the battled Palestinians. University of Notre Dame Valedictorian: A Terrific Role Model

Notre Dame’s first Black vale- ents. Her father is a doctor As an undergraduate around after being involved in own life. Too often, we read dictorian. Katie was a biologi- and her mother is a nurse, and Katie conducted research on the juvenile justice system. headlines about young cal sciences major with a mi- an older brother and sister lung cancer and spent a year Although they had grown up people only when they have nor in Catholic social teach- have chosen medical careers and a half studying the mos- in the same neighborhood, gotten into trouble. ing who earned a perfect 4.0 too. In interviews Katie re- quito that carries dengue and she was moved by how dif- But we all need to seek grade point average. She is membered going to her yellow fever. She did some of ferently their lives had turned out and hold up young planning to pursue a joint father’s office after school, her research in partnership out so far. people like Katie who are M.D./Ph.D. next at Johns where she would sit and do with Notre Dame’s Haiti pro- Katie also served as a working hard, doing the right Hopkins University, and she her homework and later had gram and helped show how student director of the thing, and excelling. Just as said she was “humbled” and the chance to accompany him human habits in Haiti con- school’s gospel choir and a Katie was mentored by adults By Marian Wright Edelman “in a mode of gratitude and as he visited patients. tribute to infectious mosqui- mentor and tutor for girls at a in her home, school, church, NNPA Columnist thanksgiving” by being She also thanked teachers toes’ spread. Her studies out- local high school where she and community, we can all do named valedictorian. In a cul- and other adult mentors who side the lab included serving was able to give back some of our part to encourage young (NNPA) - As colleges ture filled with superficial ce- encouraged her over the as student coordinator of the the support and encourage- people in our circles. Who and universities across the lebrities, beautiful, brilliant, years, saying, “I have had so Center for Social Concerns’ ment she had received. In her knows when we will be country celebrated their stu- hardworking young women much support, people who “Lives in the Balance: Youth graduation speech Katie also mentoring the next brilliant dents’ accomplishments this and men like Katie are real really wanted to see that I Violence and Society” semi- spoke to fellow students about scientist or college valedicto- commencement season, the role models and ought to be reached my full potential. nar. In her graduation speech the importance of being able rian? And who knows how news about the top student at on the cover of our magazines. They all had my best interest she spoke of the shock that to move on “after the applause far Katie will go now and the University of Notre Dame They’re who our children at heart.” Meanwhile, her occurred when she visited a stops”—and of being self- what medical breakthroughs was especially inspiring for should aspire to be. proud parents and teachers juvenile re-entry program as motivated to keep moving for- or cures she will work on over me. Twenty-one-year-old Katie’s work ethic and pas- remembered how disciplined part of that seminar and met ward to use their gifts and her lifetime? Congratula- Katie Washington from Gary, sion for medicine were in- she was and how hard she an old childhood friend who serve others. She is already tions, Katie Washington! We Indiana made history as stilled in her by caring par- always worked. was trying to turn his life living out this lesson with her are so proud of you. The Power and Force of Black Music Month

a wonderful melody, music that “Love’s In Need of Love Living in a pastime paradise suck, For the sun to rot, for the Heron asked us: What’s the has also given me food for Today.” Although this was in African-American musicians trees to drop, Here is a strange word? Tell me brother, have thought. This is why I join 1976 he could be talking about have consistently used music and bitter crop. The heritage you heard from people all over the country in today as we deal various to challenge us to confront the of challenging the status quo Johannesburg? What’s the celebration of June as African forms of intolerance: from rac- truth. This was clearly evi- is conveyed in Marvin Gaye’s word? Sister/woman have American Music Apprecia- ist immigration policies to dent in Billie Holiday’s ren- “What’s Going On.” At the you heard from tion Month a.k.a. Black Mu- worldwide policies that dis- dition of “Strange Fruit”, with height of the Vietnam War Johannesburg? They tell me sic Month. criminate against people vivid lyrics and pain in her Gaye eloquently provides us that our brothers over there are By Nicole C. Lee Music has inspired Af- based on their sexual orien- voice she laments the horrors a peace song as he says: defyin’ the Man We don’t NNPA Columnist rican-Americans for centu- tation. The song “Black Man” of lynching without using the Mother, mother There’s too know for sure because the ries. From the daily drums on is a history lesson of the con- word but you knew all too many of you crying news we get is unreliable, (NNPA) - Music has the African continent to James tributions of various peoples well she means: Southern Brother, brother, brother man Well I hate it when the been an important piece of my Brown shouting, “Say it loud, that make up the United trees bear strange fruit, Blood There’s far too many of you blood starts flowin’ but I’m life. As a political activist I I’m Black and I’m proud.” States. Wonder recounts the on the leaves and blood at the dying. You know we’ve got to glad to see resistance growin’ have used music to motivate Over 30 years ago Stevie Won- contributions of people such root, Black body swinging in find a way To bring some Somebody tell me what’s the myself and inspire others. I der emphasized to us what as Crispus Attucks, Benjamin the Southern breeze, Strange lovin’ here today—ya word? Tell me brother, have have seen the power of the was in our hearts that songs Banneker, Caesar Chavez fruit hanging from the poplar Father, father, father we don’t you heard from lyrics move people to great are “in the key of life.” His and Thomas Edison. Stevie trees. Pastoral scene of the gal- to escalate You see war is not Johannesburg? As we cel- heights. Melodies backed by masterpiece album gave us a Wonder challenges us as he lant South, The bulging eyes the answer Music played an ebrate African American Mu- instruments have been a history lesson, inspired us to says in “Pastime Paradise”: and the twisted mouth, important educational and sic Month let’s embrace the source of continuous encour- treat each other with love and Let’s start living our lives Scent of magnolia sweet and mobilizing tool to support the total power of this cultural agement and a vehicle which challenged us to liberate our Living for the future paradise fresh, Then the sudden smell liberation movement in South instrument. Through music crystallizes ideas. Apart from minds. Praise to our lives of burning flesh! Here is fruit Africa. During the movement we are taught history and humming to myself to a favor- Wonder commences his Living for the future paradise for the crows to pluck, For the against apartheid in his song challenged to make a better ite tune or tapping on desk to musical journey by stating Shame to anyone’s lives rain to gather, for the wind to “Johannesburg,” Gil Scott- world. Civic Education Leads to Political Empowerment

entered the first grade) govern- despite representing 15 per- state and national mid-term) a narrow view of what numbers in state and local ment and civics classes were cent of the nation’s total popu- is getting worse. It is as “America” is and for whose elections. Southern Blacks watered down and replaced lation, made up 25 percent of though Black people passion- benefit our nation was tend not to vote in large per- “social studies.” The result Democratic Party votes. ately participated in the formed. For example, the re- centages. Predictably, most was predictable: the average African-Americans voted like Obama church service with- nown political scientist, Dr. southern state office holders IQ of most Americans—par- no other time in American out practicing the principles Ronald Walters recently cited are elected by the margin of ticularly African-Americans history. The previously high preached during the week in the work of Dartmouth pro- non-voting Blacks. One way decreased. The phenomenal mark for Black voter turnout daily activities. fessor Joseph Bafumi who as- to curb the tide of meager political race of Barack was in 1964 when 56 percent Judging by recent voter serts that many Tea Party voter turnout by African- Obama in 2008 resurrected of African-Americans voted turnout statistics African- members believes the Ameri- Americans in state and local African American interest in for Lyndon Johnson. African- Americans seem to not under- can government spends too elections is to reinstitute gov- By Gary L. Flowers the political process, particu- Americans who turnout to stand that voting in state and many resources on African ernment and civics in educa- NNPA Columnist larly with respect to voter par- vote make a difference in their local elections may by more American issues which lends tional curricula. ticipation In 2008, for ex- daily lives. Yet, despite the important than federal ones. credence to their erroneous Additionally, political (NNPA) - Once upon a ample, 95 percent of all Afri- breathtaking Black participa- When Blacks do not vote in declaration of “we want our parties, non-governmental or- time in the United States of can-American registered vot- tion in national elections, high numbers in state and lo- country back.” ganizations, and churches America school districts man- ers voted; and 60 percent of their understanding of how cal elections bad things can Notwithstanding the need to raise civic awareness dated that students be profi- eligible Black voters cast bal- government functions and the happen. For example, the rise absurdity of their sole claim within their ranks. Citizen- cient in “government” or civ- lots. Black voters represented importance of voter participa- of the Tea Party, in part, is due to “America”, southern Tea ship begins with civic aware- ics classes. In 1970 (the year I 40 percent of new voters, and, tion in all elections (i.e. local, to the void of Black voters and Party members vote in high ness. He had but one regret June 11, 2010/The Villager/Page 3 Ernest Smith Jr., had The Fontaine Churches, a Pre-Juneteenth Observation one regret before his pass- at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center ing. An independent man, he regretted that his illness Join the Austin History took away his indepen- Center, Austin Public Library, dence during the last few for the Fontaine Churches weeks of his life. He lived photographic presentation life not the life others wanted from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on him to live it, and governed June 18 at the George Wash- that life by his own rules. ington Carver Museum and He recently joined Mt Cultural Center, 1165 Sinai Baptist Church and Angelina Street. This pre- was at peace with himself Juneteenth event features and God. Ernest passed photographs of six Historic early Saturday morning African-American Baptist June 5, 2010, after a long Ernest Smith, Jr 1951 - 2010 Churches that were founded bout with cancer. He was by the Reverend Jacob organize the St. John Regular newspapers in the South. surrounded by family and Conduct Medal, Republic of Fontaine in Austin, including Missionary Baptist Associa- The Fontaine family friends. Vietnam Campaign Medal, the First Baptist (Heflin Ln.), in 1839 and served as the per- tion and was elected as its lived on the Woodlawn plan- A Vietnam vet, “Jr.” as Vietnam Services Medal Good Hope, Mt. Zion, New sonal secretary of Texas presi- first moderator. Then, Mount tation near the Austin home family members called him, with 2 Bronze Service Hope, St. Stephens (The dent Mirabeau B. Lamar. A Zion (Williamson Creek) in of ex-governor Elisha M. was born December 23, 1951 Awards and the Vietnam North Star), and Sweet Home benevolent slave-owner, Rev- 1873, Good Hope (Round Pease. Jacob’s wife, Melvina to Ernest Smith, Sr. and Cross of Gallantry with (Historic Clarksville). These erend Edward Fontaine is be- Rock) in1874; Sweet Home (Viney) was the cook and Gertrude Fowler-Smith, Palm. He was honorably six Fontaine churches have lieved to have been instru- (Clarksville) in 1877; New housekeeper at the their only son. He attended discharged in 1976. partnered with the Austin mental in the educational Hope (Wheatsville) in1877 Governor’s Mansion. Their Austin public schools, and Smith is survived by History Center for the presen- and religious development of and St. Stephen’s (Waters daughter, Melissa, married joined the U. S. Army in three sons, Michael, Peter tation. A reception with re- Jacob Fontaine. Park) in 1887. the custodian, Joe Gordon, on 1972. After basic training he and Ernest, lll, his former freshments will take place in Even before emancipa- In addition to his sacred March 18,1870. They had was deployed to Vietnam wife Tracy, and present wife the Drum of the Carver Mu- tion of Texas slaves, Jacob calling, he worked as a sex- four children. He married Tracy Ann Terrie; also his sisters Marie seum immediately following Fontaine was on record as a ton at St. David’s Episcopal Rev. Jacob Fontaine Murray of Austin prior to Ockeltree, Dorothy Charles the presentation. The presen- minister. He was ordained on Church, operated a grocery, a went from slave to free man joining the Army, and they Banks, Rose Ann Smith- tation and reception are free June 19, 1865, and performed laundry, and owned a book to leader, and died on Decem- had four sons Terrance Daniels and Kaffey Smith- and open to the public. For his first marriage on March and medicine store. He be- ber 10, 1898. His unmarked Jermaine Smith, Michael Nunn, a host of neices, additional information please 15, 1866. Over the next couple came very active in politics grave in Austin’s Oakwood Anthony Smith, Peter nephews, cousins and call Christie D. Campbell, Af- of decades, Reverend during Reconstruction, and Cemetery was later honored Cornell Smith, Ernest Smith, friends. He is preceded in rican American Neighbor- Fontaine established several in 1876, he founded The Gold with a Texas Historical lll. In 2009 he married Terrie death by his son Terrance, hood Liaison, 512-974-7390 churches, beginning with the Dollar, one of the first black Marker, the first given to a his mother Gertrude, his fa- McCollum of Austin. or visit First Baptist Church (colored) black Texan. ther Ernest Sr., his grand- While in Vietnam he www.cityofaustin.org/li- of Austin, in 1864, where the mother Leora Fowler, sev- received the National De- brary. Austin History Center now eral uncles and cousins. fense Service Medal, Good About the Reverend stands. As the first pastor of Jacob Fontaine First Baptist Church, it be- Jacob Fontaine was came well established, expe- born into slavery in Arkansas rienced rapid growth and in 1808. His owners were sev- popularity in the following eral, but the most influential years. Reverend Fontaine be- was Reverend Edward gan his mission of organizing Fontaine, a Virginia native churches throughout central who moved to Austin, Texas Texas. In 1867, he helped to NEW AND USED CARS PRE APPROVAL HOT LINE DOUBLE “R” GROCERY call DONNIE POWELL We cash ALL Tax Refund at HOSPITAL PHARMACY Checks Serving Austin since 1970 970-1556 Let us Fill your next Perscription! Discounts for Check Out SAVE TIME City, State, Military, Federal Ask your doctor to call Government THE AIRPORT FLEE MARKET your prescription in to us Bankruptcy welcome and we’ll have it ready for you Saturdays and Sundays when you get here! 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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/June11, 2010 Police 2010 Student Virtual Jam Sets Precedent Activities League of Austin to host Basketball Clinic with Boys and Girls Club of Austin The Police Activities League of Austin, a commu- nity outreach program initi- Superintendent Dr. Meria Carstarphen (far right) speaks with students representing a ated by Chief of Police Art cross-section of Austin high schools and middle schools. The students participated in Dr. Acevedo in 2007, will host a Carstarphen’s precedent setting Virtual Student Summit, which ran from May 10-12. Stu- youth Basketball Clinic in dents representing all of the District’s secondary schools had the opportunity to chat with collaboration with the Boys Dr. Carstarphen, and each other, over a secured website about issues that affect them and and Girls Club of Austin lo- classmates. Among top issues identified by students were the development of final exams cated at 901 Thompson Street, exemptions; stronger anti-bullying programs; less restrictive and more consistent district- Austin, TX 78702. wide cell phone use; and increased access to tutors and time management techniques to Austin Police Depart- reduce pressure and opportunities for students to cheat on tests and homework. Participat- ment Officers and Staff from ing students were nominated by their campus principals. Additional photos of Student the Boys and Girls Club of Virtual Jam follow up participants are available on www.austinisd.org. AISD photo. Austin will provide basket- (AUSTIN, Texas) — Breaion S. King was crowned Miss ball skill drills, activities and Huston-Tillotson University for the 2010-2011 academic year. 125th Anniversary Scholarships instruction to local registered King, age 20, is a music education major and involved youth members of the Boys in many campus activities and programs. She serves as vice Awarded to 12 Austin ISD Seniors and Girls Club. This event president and historian of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Upsi- will consist of a two day lon Alpha Chapter, a member of the Student Government When the Austin Cowan said. “All donors and Sponsor: Citibank schedule. Day 1, Wednesday, Association, and Pre-Alumni Council, and sings in the con- th School District undertook its supporters of the 125 Anni- Crockett High School June 16, 2010 will target El- cert choir. She was featured on the cover of the Ram Maga- th 125 Anniversary Celebra- versary Celebration have LaToya Mitchell ementary School aged youth zine as part of the “Queenie Pie” cast. She is also involved tion in 2006, the major goal surely impacted the futures of Sponsor: Austin Energy and Day 2, Thursday, June 17, in Campus Ministry’s Aiming to Preserve a People Evoked was to establish a scholar- these young people.” Garza Independence High 2010 will target Middle by an Aspiration for Leadership and Service (A.P.P.E.A.L.S.) th ship fund that would award Other 125 Anniversary School School and High School aged is a praise dancer, and member of the gospel choir. college scholarships to AISD tri-chairs were former Austin Rachel Rachofsky youth. She plans to pursue a career as a classroom educator th graduates in perpetuity. Mayor Gus Garcia and com- Sponsor: Gus Garcia & 125 Police Activities upon graduating. The first awards were made munity volunteer Ada Ander- Committee League of Austin (PAL) King is the daughter of James F. King and the late in 2007, and with awarding son. Together, the tri-chairs Breakthrough Program Basketball Clinic June Kendra D. Middleton. of scholarships in 2010, the led a citizen’s committee that Graduates 16-17, 2010 King’s coronation will be held on Nov. 4. fund continues to fulfill its raised half a million dollars Lynette Stickland 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. annual goal. to create an endowed schol- Sponsor: Webber Family 901 Thompson Street Twelve seniors have arship fund that will sustain Foundation (East Boys and Girls Club) been awarded college schol- itself in years to come. The Alicia Flores Austin, TX 78702 arships this year by the citi- fund is administered through Sponsor: Applied Materials The Austin Police Ac- zen-led 125th Anniversary the Austin Community Foun- Eastside Memorial High tivities league of Austin is Steering Committee. Funding dation. School designed to support at-risk for the scholarships was pro- Awardees of the youth in our community by vided by corporate and com- scholarships are the follow- Hector Gomez-Patino offering children a safe place munity sponsors. ing members of Austin ISD’s Sponsor: Silverton to gather and enjoy educa- Awarding scholar- Class of 2010, listed with the Foundation tional and social benefits, as ships was a primary goal of scholarship sponsors. Lanier High School well as athletic opportunities. the year-long anniversary cel- Akins High School Karla Lopez The Goal of PAL is to actively ebration, said 125th Anniver- Jazmin Leon Sponsor: St. David’s involve police officers in af- sary Tri-Chair Tommy Sponsor: Tommy Cowan & Community ter-school and summer hour Cowan. 125th Committee Health Foundation programs to aid in preventing “We’re proud that Anderson High School juvenile delinquency and to AISD has been preparing stu- Chris Clark McCallum High School promote and improve the dents to face the challenges of Sponsor: Austin Energy Charlotte Griesel moral and civic standards of the future through acquiring Austin High School Sponsor: Austin Coca-Cola youth. a strong education. We’re es- Trinity Stennfeld Bottling Company For more information pecially proud that these Sponsor: Denius Travis High School about the Austin PAL Basket- scholarship awards will con- Foundation Mazziel Oliva ball Program contact Senior tinue through many genera- Bowie High School Sponsor: John Blazier & Police Officer Eric Oakmon at tions of students,” Mr. Audra Stamp 125th Committee (512) 974-5519. PAL of Aus- tin is a 501 (C) 3 nonprofit or- Collaborative Dropout Prevent Grant Creates ganization Opportunities for Students The Austin School have an opportunity to earn March 30, 2010 of the 20 Coming Soon District received a Collabora- two or three high school Smart Kids Tutoring program tive Dropout Prevention grant graduation credits. participants, 19 improved from the Texas Education · Community Men- academics, 15 improved at- Agency, announced Dr. tor Protégé Construction Ini- tendance. Of the 15 partici- The 2010 edition of Linelle Clark-Brown, Drop- tiative (CMPI) hosts career ex- pants in the College Diversi- out Prevention Coordinator ploration opportunities fied Career Prep class, 13 im- for the School District. The within the construction and proved academics and four The Black Registry $249,999 grant program runs construction-related indus- improved attendance. Of the April 1, 2009 through Febru- tries and provides internship 15 participants in the Panther ary 28, 2011, allowing the opportunities. Speaks Teen Talk Show, 14 School District to pilot a job · The Housing Au- improved academics, six im- readiness (Jobs Inc.), aca- thority of the City of Austin proved attendance. Of the demic and social services (HACA) implements a peer- seven participants in the In- support program at Eastside tutoring program for select ternships, three improved Memorial High Schools. Eastside Memorial students academics and three im- Program participa- to provide math and language proved attendance. Of the five tion is voluntary, with par- arts tutoring for elementary placements of students work- ents and students signing an students who reside in ing with local employers, all agreement allowing the grant HACA properties. improved attendance, and participants and employers · Additional grant four improved their academic to monitor student atten- partners are Skillpoint Alli- performance. dance and academics. “This ance, which provides a stu- ”If you want to hear rea- pilot is unique. It provides not dent interest inventory along sons why student’s dropout only job readiness, skill devel- with college and career infor- of school and possible solu- opment and monetary incen- mation, Workforce Solutions- tions, listen to what students tives, but the grant project Capital Area Workforce at Eastside Memorials high manager also helps place stu- Board, which provides career schools have to say by watch- dents in jobs with employers skill mapping and labor mar- ing Panther Speaks, airing on who agree to promote student ket information, Sonic, and AISD Channel 22, June 12 at school attendance and aca- other local businesses. 8:00 a.m.. demic performance. This The Jobs Inc. program is ”The Austin School Dis- grant promotes a partnership a four to six week program trict continues to seek new and increased communica- where students receive basic and effective methods of ad- tion between school staff, stu- job readiness and skill devel- dressing the dropout chal- dents, parents, employers opment. Upon successfully lenge. It should come to no and grant partners to moni- completing Jobs Inc., students surprise, especially during tor and intervene early to in- select one or more of the fol- these economic times many crease student attendance lowing pathways: Employ- students must work to help and performance,” said ment Placement, Smart Kids families provide basic neces- Clark-Brown. Tutoring Internship, College sities. The question then be- The grant partners and Diversified Career Prep Class comes how can AISD help what they will provide to stu- (Credit for Working), Panther students balance their eco- dents are: Speaks the AISD Dropout Pre- nomic needs with their aca- · A+ Federal Credit vention Teen Talk Show writ- demic responsibilities? This Union provides paid intern- ten and edited by students, grant helps us help students ship opportunities. and paid and non-paid in- to balance those needs,” said · Austin Community ternships. Clark-Brown. (For more infor- College & Career Preparatory The participant out- mation Jobs Inc., contact Dr. programs offers a class where come data from these pro- Linelle Clark-Brown at 414- select employed students grams is promising. As of 0201.) June 11, 2010/THE VILLAGER/Page 5 Artist Convocation featuring Special to the NNPA from the Emory Douglas Afro-American Newspaper The African American Special to the NNPA from the Technical Resource Center is Afro-American Newspaper proud to present; The 3rd an- (NNPA) - Fox News per- nual Artist Convocation fea- sonality and conservative talk turing Emory Douglas. The show host Glenn Beck has event will be held LSaturday, apologized for mocking Malia June 12 from 10 am to 3:30 Obama in a pretend conver- pm.at the Mexican American sation on his radio show. Cultural Center, 600 River Beck said he was trying to Street. explain how President Emory Douglas served Obama uses his children to as the Minister of Culture for deflect media criticism, and the Black Panther Party in the said he took it too far. 1960’s and 70’s and was re- ”In discussing how President sponsible for the the iconic Obama uses children to images that helped defined shield himself from criticism, the the mission of the Panther I broke my own rule about Party. Through newspapers, leaving kids out of political pamphlets, and graphic post- debates,” Beck wrote on his ers, Mr. Douglas’ real life im- Web site. “The children of ages reflected the civil issues public figures should be left facing Blacks in America and on the sidelines. It was a stu- their struggles for social jus- pid mistake and I apologize— tice and equality. and as a dad I should have Mr. Douglas’ more re- known better.” cent work has focused on According to CNN, in a recent community outreach where press conference discussing he and members of artistic the BP oil spill in the Gulf of President Obama with daughters Malia and Sasha. OFFICIAL communities have tackled Mexico, Obama noted that WHITE HOUSE PHOTO current issues that include Malia asked him if he’d did you plug the hole yet?’ ”This was a really low- health care, poverty and unity plugged the hole yet. Beck Plug the hole!” Beck said at blow on Glenn Beck’s part,” through a re-working of his used that as fodder for his one point, according to CNN. Kurtz said on the entertain- original art. The result of these show as he mocked her voice Since then, he’s been criti- ment news show, “Inside efforts have allowed partici- specific to each group. Our describe their efforts in com- in repeating that and a series cized by a number of media Edition.” “To use an 11-year- pants to create action plans goal is to devise a plan of munity building. The After- of other questions. watchers, including the hosts old girl — to drag her into the for their communities. action that we as an artist noon session will be an open ”... That’s the level of their of the daytime talk show, political crossfire…when he The purpose of the forum taking into account Mr. community can implement education, that they’re com- “The View” and Howard said it, it was wrong and it’s Artist Convocation is to Douglas’ speech and how ing to—they’re coming to Kurtz of The Washington something that should never through the year. gather groups and individu- each group can redefine their daddy and saying ‘Daddy, Post. be done with kids.” als together to discuss their The Morning session community building efforts. will include introductions To RSVP call 236-0644 “Africa Is Our ‘Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway’ roles in community building where Group members will by noon Friday (June 11) and Future,”French Prez May Be Soon Coming to Tennessee and the issues and challenges discuss their history and then leave a message. Declares Special to the NNPA Juneteenth 2010 at the Carver Branch Special to the NNPA from the St. Louis American from the GIN (NNPA) - A section of In- Honoring Our Legacy: Health and Education (GIN) – After years of terstate 40 in Tennessee is a step The George Washington please call (512) 974-1010 or Little Cornbread Girl,” with au- troubled relations with its closer to being named after leg- Carver Branch of the Austin visit www.cityofaustin.org/ dience participation using the former colonies, French Presi- endary soul musician Isaac Public Library, The George library. dog, cow, horse, and fox masks dent Nicolas Sarkozy an- Hayes, according to Eurweb. Washington Carver Museum Schedule of Events and 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. HEB nounced a new beginning The state Senate unani- and Cultural Center, and Out- Activities Buddy Visit! Buddy helps sup- with the now-independent mously passed a measure June port summer reading reach Productions invite you 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. African nations. Speaking 3 to rename the stretch of road 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. to celebrate Juneteenth Honor- · Welcome and Intro- this week at the 25th Africa- “Isaac Hayes Memorial High- duction Juneteenth Puppet Show: way.” The House approved it County, north of Memphis. ing Our Legacy: Health and “Funmi and Friends, Healthy France Summit, he promised · Puppetry Workshop, generous aid packages, trade without opposition in April, and Hayes won Academy and Education on June 19 from “Make Your Own Puppets” Eating” 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Con- deals and political support Gov. Phil Bredesen is expected Grammy awards for his “Theme · Friendship Bracelets, to sign the bill without objection. From Shaft.” He was elected to Carver Branch, 1161 Angelina. “Make a Friendship Bracelet” tinue workshops: for an Africa seat on the U.N. Isaac Hayes Memorial Highway the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame This year’s celebration in- · Father’s Day, “Make · Friendship Bracelets, Security Council. would be near Memphis, where cludes a puppet show, a pup- Father’s Day Cards” “Make a Friendship Bracelet” Designed as three mini- in 2002. He also acted in movies petry workshop, craft activi- 11:00 - 12:00 Abundant · Father’s Day, “Make summits, the leaders will ad- Hayes had a home until he died and provided the voice of Chef ties, a dance performance, and Life, dance troupe Father’s Day Cards” dress Africa’s role in global of a stroke in 2008 at the age of on the animated TV show a book presentation. The cel- 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. Au- About Juneteenth governance, peace and secu- 65. He was raised in Tipton “South Park.” ebration is free and open to the thor Deborah Orr, Children’s Juneteenth is a day for all rity, climate change and sus- public. For more information author presents her book, “The Americans to celebrate African tainable development. American freedom, history, and Some 250 business ex- culture. Juneteenth, also known ecutives and rights and civil as Emancipation Day, com- society group leaders from memorates June 19, 1865, the around Africa and France day Union General Gordon have already checked in to Granger and 2,000 federal attend workshops on the troops arrived on Galveston Is- sidelines of the summit. land to take possession of the Over the past three state of Texas and to enforce years, Sarkozy has cut French emancipation. military bases in Africa from About Outreach Produc- five to three and reviewed the tions Outreach Productions is defense pacts that kept sev- a program of creative learning eral African dictators in through literature dedicated to power. improving the lives of minority But he has to repair mis- and disadvantaged youths, understandings arising from with a particular emphasis on a speech in Dakar, Senegal, those youths living in histori- shortly after taking office in cally impoverished areas. Out- 2007. There he managed to reach promotes literacy and li- offend African leaders and brary utilization through the intellectuals with a speech development of various pro- seen as riddled with stereo- grams that focus on creative types and prejudices. ACC writing, puppetry, poetry, and ”The tragedy of Africa computer science. is that the African has not fully entered into history,” Sarkozy said naively at that time, adding that Africans had missed out on “progress”. On the economic front, Sarkozy is pledging “win- win” partnerships with Af- rica. But his offer failed to convince French rights group Survie International, which noted that Paris still defends its interests in places like Niger, a prime source of ura- nium for French nuclear giant Areva. The Nice summit coin- cides with the 50th anniver- sary of the independence of 14 former colonies who have also been invited to Paris for National Day celebrations on July 15 with their national armies taking part in the tra- ditional Bastille Day parade. ”Africa is our future,” said French President Sarkozy, “and will be a prin- Women In Jazz ciple reservoir for world growth in the decades to BAM come.” Page 6/THE VILLAGER/June 11, 2010 Congressman Doggett Holds The African Diaspors Section By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Meeting for District 25 By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Africa and Immigration to the On June 5, 2010, the Honorable Congressman United States LLyod Doggett of District 25 By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon In the past weeks, the country. country. For instance, they held a meeting to extend an nation has been focusing on Moreover, the early may have acquired a master’s opportunity for the people the new Arizona legislation “wave” of African immi- degree in their native land but living in District 25 at a local regarding immigration. Im- grants came to attend colleges can’t find jobs or they lack grocery store in the heart of migration has always been a and the different universities. finding good paying jobs. As East Austin to greet him. “touchy” and “sensitive” sub- The new graduate went back a result, they look toward the Moreover, congressional Dis- ject because politicians have to help develop their govern- United States. Upon arrival, trict 25 covers a large section exploited it for different rea- ment. For instance, Mr. Kuma they open supermarkets, jani- of Travis County; while in- sons. Some politicians “play” came in the early 1970’s to torial services, engineering cluding other counties such politics with immigration to attend the University of Texas firms and others. Also, they as Colorado, Lavaca, Fayette, get more native born votes; at Austin McComb School of have sought to integrate the Hays, Bastrop, Gonzales and while others use it as a voting Business. Upon receiving his American culture, while stay- Caldwell. Between the hours block. In this debate, we fail MBA degree in business, he ing in touch with their native of 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, a to discuss the immigration returned back to his native land. Although there are small proportion of the from the African continent. country in order to utilize his large communities of African people living his district had Unlike other groups, immi- acquired skills. However, immigrants living in the US the opportunity to speak with grants from the African conti- due to economic and political and `also Central Texas, they him regarding the issues that nent have a harder time to instability of the 1980’s and don’t seek to flex their politi- they face in the district. In come to the United States. the 1990’s, thousands of Af- cal muscle because they are other words, the congress- Upon arrival to the USA, they ricans immigrated to the US. mainly focused on achieving man used this time to get ac- Honorable Congressman LLyod Doggett tend to be very ambitious be- These immigrants came in the American dream. quainted with some of the cause they realize that they search for a new hope and a In summary, the US has pressing needs of his con- must achieve their dream. To new dream. always placed restrictions or stituent. Moreover, it was a the needs of his constituents. leading voices against the au- better understand the immi- Due to economic and a smaller quota on the num- productive time for everyone. For instance, he voted on thorization of war in the na- gration from the African con- political turmoil, people from ber of African immigrants. As Furthermore, the con- health reform. Under the new tion of Iraq. Moreover, the tinent we must look at the his- the African continent no a result, African immigrants gressman has been represent- health reform, numerous Cen- majority of Central Texans torical trend. longer sought to attend a US who come to the US have a ing District 25 for the past tral Texans and other Texans also opposed. As a result, he In the 1920’s, the United university but also stay and desire to work hard and ad- sixteen years. During these will finally be able to pur- is one of the few U.S congress- States government enacted the hope that they can make a vance. Over the years, Afri- years, Lloyd Doggett has been chase affordable health cov- men who voted based on the Emergency Quota Act of 1921, new life for them and their cans have shifted the reasons a representative who heeds erage. Also, he was one of needs of his district. which restricted immigration family. During the late 1970’s why they desire to come to the from the African continent. and to the 1990’s, countless United States. For instance in Wild Emancipation Proclamation Block Party While the United States gov- of African immigrants re- the late 1960’s and early ernment excluded immigra- settled in the United States. 1970’s African had the desire By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Barksdale, a representative of tion from Africa, it let immi- For instance a countless of to go back to their native lands On June 5, 2010, the gubernatorial candidate Bill grants from other continents Sudanese and Liberians have after obtaining their degrees. Emancipation Proclamation White, were present and saw enter the country. However, settled in the United States However due to the economic Block Party occurred in the the significant of the celebra- in 1965, the United States offi- due to a prolonged civil war. and political crises of the late heart of the East- Side. Start- tion. Moreover, candidate cially repealed this act. Re- They sought refuge in the US 1970’s all the way to the late ing at mid-day, the event saw Barksdale used this event to pealing the law allowed Afri- because of our nation’s long 1990’s, Africans have come to young people singing and stress the importance of the cans to immigrate to the U.S. history of welcoming those the United States; in-order to getting the crowd “rowdy.” local school board race. Fur- However, the US government running from war. While oth- pursue economic and politi- Present at the events were thermore, the event was fam- still had a quota that permit- ers came due to the lack of cal freedom. They see vendors, such as the Spoken ily friendly. Tamala Barksdale ted a smaller percentage of Af- opportunity and also the lack America as a beacon of jus- Word who used this time to Moreover, the festive rican immigrants to enter the of advancement in their home tice and opportunity. show off their hand-made mood is a reflection of the ex- living in the USA. Although, soaps. Not only were ven- pression of joy in which the the document set the slaves keep African Americans in apply the new federal law. politically and economically. dors present, but also local document of the Emancipa- free, the state of Texas did not slavery. Although the state of Texas Today, the state of Texas and state-wide candidates tion Proclamation signed by enforce this new law. Not Moreover, it took the has lagged in the matter of boasts to have the second were passing out information President Abraham Lincoln only did the State of Texas not landing of Federal soldiers be- civil rights, its African Ameri- largest population of African about themselves. Tamala to bring freedom to the slaves enforce the new law, they fore the state of Texas would cans still managed to prosper Americans.

Texas Lottery June 11, 2010/The Villager/Page 7 Part II. Tamala Barskdale, the Candidate for the Local School District Race By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Emancipation Proclamation the desire to give back to her to help the superintended to make calls for a bond or tax will be a board member who With approximately in East Austin. community so, when this po- formulate a budget that ad- rate election. engages the entire commu- 41.7% of the votes, she re- Furthermore, she has sition at Large of Board Mem- dresses certain needs such as Therefore, the people of nity. ceived the majority vote. managed to get both the en- bers opened, she ran for it. If giving a budget that motives the district need to vote for a As a result, it’s neces- However, she still did not dorsement of the other candi- elected, she wants to be the teachers to perform well. candidate that truly repre- sary to have a candidate like reach the fifty percentage dates and their supporters in progressive voice of the board. Although it is local race, sents their vote on the board. Tamala who represents the needed to avoid a run-off. this board race. Furthermore, Tamala the stakes are high because If the right candidate entire district regardless of As a result, Tamala In addition, she sought Barksdale seeks to be a “con- the board members play a key wins, then they will vote on geographic locations. If Barksdale is one of the candi- to gain the support of teach- sensus builder among AISD role in the functioning of the issues that increase the per- elected, then Tamala seeks to dates running in the local ers throughout the school Trustees, district stakehold- school district. formance of students, regard- provide a progressive voice run-off Austin School District district. In other words, she ers and the community to en- A good functioning dis- less of race and the geo- and consensus builder. Fur- Board race. Since the munici- is doing all the necessary sure we meet our challenges.” trict will produce students. graphic location of school. thermore, Tamala would en- pal vote, she has been cam- things that would allow her Also, if elected she An AISD Board of Trustee Also, sure that all the schools in the paigning throughout the dis- to win this race. would hard close the achieve- member has the responsibil- In summary, Tamala district are well funded. More- trict. She has been speaking If elected, she has the ment among all students and ity to select the School Super- Barksdale is the only candi- over, board members play a and appearing in churches, desire to help the district bet- ensure that all the schools in intendent; approve the bud- date that took the time to vital role in the functioning of neighborhood association ter educate their students. the district are well funded. get and monitor expendi- speak directly with commu- the school district. Therefore meetings, and events like the Tamala Barksdale has In addition, she would seek tures; set the tax rate, and to nity. So if elected, Tamara the stakes are high. South African Journalist Aboard Flotilla Is Found Alive Homeless, But Hopeful Homeless youth Special to the NNPA from placed under arrest. The Israeli anything military, the mother the GIN (GIN) – A South Afri- government has refused to iden- said. Davids was on board the continues to strive for the best Mavi Marmara when the flotilla can journalist who joined the tify those killed in the attack, By Brian W. Carter Special embarked on Thursday night. flotilla bringing material aid to but it is believed that between to the NNPA from the Los Ange- “She said they had war-torn Gaza has been found. 10 and 17 civilians died from les Sentinel Magboeba Davids said Israeli gunfire. been warned to prepare for the (NNPA) - It is a hard- worst. She said: ‘Mommy, we’ve she lost track of her daughter, Gadijah, a reporter with knock-life for a lot of people out Gadijah, age 25, after the flotilla Radio 786, had been covering gone through all our drills and in the streets of L.A. There are of 6 boats came under attack by Palestinian issues for some time have been told to sleep in our Israeli defense forces and nearly and had wanted to be part of a clothes, but we’re prepared for so many faces with so many all of the 700 international ac- team delivering medical sup- the worst and I’m very calm’.” stories; it’s enough to break tivists aboard the ships were plies, and was not interested in your heart. Bobby Whiten has experienced hard times in the EMPLOYMENT/BIDS/ streets but continues to strive. ”I was sleeping in my PROPOSALS /PUBLIC INFORMATION/ car,” said Whiten, “until my car got towed.” He would then FOR SALE/FOR RENT/MISC ping-pong between living on City of Austin Purchasing Office Employment the streets and motels until he eventually ended up at a tem- Advertisements 06/07/2010 Austin Community porary state facility affiliated On October 2, 1995, a revision to the City’s MBE/WBE DBEs College with California Department of Ordinance became effective. The Ordinance establishes new goals for MBE/ Child Support Services (DCSS). New Jobs for the Week of WBE or DBE Participation Bid/Proposal. Bidders are required to docu- ”It’s actually called the ment efforts to solicit MBE/WBE or DBEs in the Compliance Plan. The 06/07/2010 Technician, Lab Home Agency,” said Whiten, Goals for each project and the instructions and forms for the Compliance “it’s contracted through Plan are included in the MBE/WBE or DBE Program Packet included in the (Biology Department) DCSS,” which took the young solicitation. For construction contracts, the MBE/WBE or DBE Program Round Rock Campus Packet is a separately bound volume of the Project Manual. ALL BIDS Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. and homeless orphan off of the AND COMPLIANCE PLANS NOT RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE DATE - 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary. streets for a while. Whiten had AND TIME SET FORTH WILL BE RETURNED TO THE BIDDER $2,487-$3,109/Monthly been waiting on dorm resi- UNOPENED. SPECIAL NOTICE: Solicitations issued on behalf of the Job #1005034 dency pending his acceptance Electric Utility Dept. (Austin Energy) are no longer advertised in the Specialist, Tutoring - Part- to college. Time (50%) Austin American Statesman. Notices will be posted on the City of Austin Unfortunately, the home Riverside Campus admit him this semester. education and find a home for Purchasing website at: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/purchase agency asked him to leave This landed Whiten himself. He also encourages A. CONSTRUCTION ADVERTISEMENTS - ALL CON- Minimum 4-hour shift, within a week for unknown back on the street looking for a youth in his position to be STRUCTION SEALED BIDS addressed to the City of Austin will be mostly Monday through reasons. His luck would con- received PRIOR TO date and time indicated for the following project(s), in Thursday; some evenings and place to rest his head. He even- strong and to follow some the Reception Area, 10th FL., Ste. 1045, Contract and Land Management weekends may be required. tinue south when due to a tech- tually came into contact with simple advice. Department, CLMD, One Texas Center (OTC), 505 Barton Springs Rd., $1,184-$1,480/Monthly nicality, the college wouldn’t Bettye Anderson, an advocate ”Make sure you’re hon- Austin, TX, then publicly opened and read aloud in the 10th FL. Confer- Job #1005035 for children and families, and est and upfront,” said Whiten, ence Room, Ste. 1045, unless otherwise indicated in the advertisement. All Assistant, Admissions BIDS/PROPOSALS brought Whiten to a DCSS “because people in the system Bids received after the time set forth will be returned to the bidder un- Round Rock Campus AUSTIN COMMUNITY event. will try to use anything nega- opened. The OWNER’s Official opening the Bids shall establish the time Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. COLLEGE DISTRICT (ACC) Whiten, a musician, tive against you. “ He stated for opening of the Bids. All Bid Deposits are refundable upon return of - 5:00 p.m., with some evenings is soliciting bids from qualified played his guitar and he per- that telling the truth about your documents within the specified time frame and in good condition, unless and weekends required vendors to provide Armored Car formed at the event telling his past is the best route to go otherwise indicated. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, Project Manu- $2,256-$2,820/Monthly Services. als, Plans and Addenda may be obtained at the Office of Engineering De- Job #1005037 story through a song. Whiten, when living within the home- Invitation for Bids sign & Surveying, PWD, Ste. 760, OTC. First time bidders are encouraged Assistant, International through Anderson, would get less care circuit. No. 990-10014VJ to attend the pre-bid conference to assure their understanding of Owner’s Student Admissions a chance to voice his concerns He also stressed the im- Completed bids must be submitted bidding and contracting requirements, particularly M/WBE Procurements Round Rock Campus with heads of the DCSS at a portance of getting an educa- to the Purchasing Department by Program requirements. Cashiers or Certified Check Payable to the City of Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. tion as a means to getting off no later than Thursday, July 1, meeting. Austin or acceptable Bid Bond must accompany each bid. Bidders will be - 5:00 p.m., with some evenings 2010, at 2:00 P.M., Central Time. ”I told them , ‘you’ve got the street. “Persevere, make required to provide Payment/Performance bonds as specified in the bid- and weekends required. Bid packages are available on the to follow up with people”, said sure you go to school,” said ding documents. The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and $2,256-$2,820/Monthly ACC Purchasing website at http:// Whiten, “I’ve been homeless Whiten, “at the end of the day, to waive any informality in the bids received. Job #1005038 www.austincc.edu/purchase/.In for a very long time.’” He all the people at DCSS, if Bidders must attend any Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and are Technician, Senior addition, the bid document is encouraged to attend any non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference to ensure Computer Lab Support stressed that the DCSS needs they’re good or bad, they’re available in the ACC Purchasing their understanding of Owner’s bidding and contracting requirements, par- Round Rock Campus to go beyond “poli-ti-can” and going back home with their Office [(512) 223-1044] between ticularly MBE/WBE Procurement Program requirements. If the Pre-Bid $3,023-$3,779/Monthly actually make sure efforts are families.” the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 Conference is mandatory the Bidder must arrive and sign-in within fifteen 40 hours per week as being made to help homeless He continued, “You got p.m., Monday through Friday. (15) minutes of the scheduled start time of the meeting, otherwise the assigned. Evening hours required. to make sure that you establish Bids, when submitted, must be youth. Bidder will not be allowed to submit a Bid for the project. Hours may include some properly identified, sealed, and He has managed to find something for yourself, so that 1. LAKE CREEK LIFT STATION IMPROVEMENTS (CIP 4570 weekends. returned to the ACC Purchasing shelter with friends and other one day you can say home and 2307 8408). IFB 6100 CLMC181. Pickup bid docs at OTC, STE 760, Job #1005040 Office, ACC Service Center, 9101 establishments, most recently you can actually mean it. You Attn: Gabriel Stan 974-7151 after 6/7/10. A refundable deposit of $50 is Specialist, Intramurals Tuscany Way, Austin, Texas with Shields for Families (SFF), don’t have to worry about no- required. For info: Roger Brown, 972-0247. A MANDATORY Vendor Eastview Campus 78754, by the deadline for Conf will be held at OTC, 505 Barton Springs Rd., 8th floor, Rm. 8A, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. a non-profit organization that body coming to tell you to submission. Electronically trans- Austin, TX 78704 at 12:00P on 6/16/10. Offers due prior to 9:30A on 7/1/ - 5:00 p.m. provides services geared to- leave.” mitted responses will not be 10. Compliance plans due prior to 1:30P on 7/1/10. Offers will be opened $2,879-$3,599/Monthly wards youth and families. Whiten is a strong accepted. Late proposals will be on 7/1/10 at 1:30P. Job #1006003 Whiten had to drop out young man who intends on retained unopened. 2. WILDHORSE RANCH NORTH INTERCEPTOR EXTEN- Counselor getting his education and a ACC reserves the right to accept of school to find a job to sup- SION NORTH OF HWY 290 (CIP 4570 2307 8025). IFB 6100 CLMC183. Pinnacle Campus or reject any or all bids, in whole or port him. The SFF is serving as home for himself. As he said, Pickup bid docs at OTC, STE 760, Attn: Gabriel Stan 974-7151 after 6/7/ Hours as assigned. in part, to waive informalities or a temporary home until he can himself, “life gives you lemons, 10. A refundable deposit of $100 is required. For info: John Wepryk, 974- Salary is assigned according technicalities, to clarify ambig- go back to school or find a per- learn how to make 7010. A MANDATORY Vendor Conf will be held at 2600 Webberville Rd. to the Full-Time Faculty Salary uities, and to award items or groups manent residence. lemonade...so you strawber- Austin TX. 78702 Webberville Service Center, Large Conf Room, 2nd Scale of items as may be in the best Floor at 10:00A on 6/17/10. Offers due prior to 9:00A on 7/15/10. Compli- Job #1006005 Whiten will continue to ries, make sure you make interest of ACC. ance plans due prior to 1:00P on 7/15/10. Offers will be opened on 7/15/10 Supervisor, Admissions & press on in his efforts to get an strawberry-lemonade.” at 1:00P. SPECIAL NOTICE: Bidder will not be allowed to submit a Bid Records if Bidder arrives 15min. after pre-bid mtg. has started. Round Rock Campus B. SERVICES AND SYSTEMS CONTRACTING Solicitations Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. will be issued, and sealed bids or proposals may be received at the Purchas- - 5:00 p.m.; some evening and ing Office, Municipal Building, 124 W. 8th St., 3rd floor, Room 308/310, weekend hours required. telephone number (512) 974-2500, Austin, TX until the dates and times $3,174-$3,968/Monthly specified on following item(s): Job #1006006 B. SOLICITATION SERVICES AND SYSTEMS Developer, Multimedia 1. RDR0056 BALL AND GATE VALVES. Offers due prior to Pinnacle Campus PUBLIC NOTICE 12:00P on 6/22/10. Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. 2. RDR0054 MEDICAL ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING - 5:00 p.m. PROGRAM. Offers due prior to 11:30A on 6/22/10. $3,499-$4,374/Monthly DISADVANTAGED 3. SDC0001 COMPREHENSIVE ANIMAL ADOPTION SER- Job #1006007 VICES. A Vendor Conf will be held at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers Apply at HR 301 W. 2nd St., Austin, TX 78701 at 10:00A on 6/17/10. Offers due prior 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd. BUSINESS ENTERPRISE to 2:00P on 7/15/10. 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 Job Line (512) 223-5621 4. SDC0002 OFFSITE ANIMAL ADOPTION SERVICES. A Ven- hhtp://www/austincc.ed Capital Metro hereby announces its Fiscal Year 2011 goal of dor Conf will be held at Austin City Hall, Council Chambers 301 W. 2nd EEO/AA/M/F/D/V twenty-three percent (23%) for Disadvantaged Business Enter- St., Austin, TX 78701 at 10:00A on 6/17/10. Offers due prior to 2:00P on 7/15/10. JANITORIAL WORKERS prises (DBE) participation in federally funded contracts. A de- C.SOLICITATION COMMODITIES NEEDED scription of how this goal was established is available for public 1. AMC0017 FIVE (5) FLAT-BED SERVICE TRUCKS ISS Facility Services, Inc. has open- WITH MODIFICATIONS. Offers due prior to 2:00P on 6/24/10. ings for supervisory, floor men, and inspection Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 2. AMC0018 THREE (3) CABLE REEL TRAILERS. general cleaners for part-time evening at the Capital Metro Offices located at 323 Congress Avenue, Offers due prior to 2:30P on 6/24/10. employment. Apply at ISS Facility Ser- THE CITY OF AUSTIN HEREBY NOTIFIES ALL OFFERORS vices, Inc. Austin, M-F, between 4-6 Austin, Texas for forty-five (45) days following this notice. Capi- THAT IN REGARD TO ANY CONTRACT ENTERED INTO PURSU- pm, 8101 Cameron Road # 304. ISS tal Metro will accept informational comments for a period of ANT TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT; MINORITY BUSINESS ENTER- Facility Services, Inc. is an Equal op- PRISES WILL BE AFFORDED EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SUB- portunity Employer (EOE) and pro- thirty (30) days following the date of this notice. Address com- MIT OFFERS IN RESPONSE TO THIS INVITATION AND WILL NOT motes a Diverse Workforce. 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Goalkeeper seen as crucial in U.S. World Cup events

pate under the auspices of the and the surroundingBy park BETSY and BLANEY, Associated Press Writer Federation Internationale de to keep the impoverished resi- Football Association, the dents out of view of the visi- French designation for the or- tors. Some residents claim ganization widely known as Bilkkiesdorp, “Tin Can FIFA. Headquarters are in Town,” and similar settle- Zurich, Switzerland. ments are worse than the Human rights con- townships created by whites cerns, increasingly an issue under apartheid. In addition, in sports, are very much in the the nation has banned resi- forefront. International orga- dents from protesting in the By George Hardin nizations have petitioned Jo- streets about their living con- SportsBeat

Jozy Altidore

My wife, a speech-language people with Tourette’s syn- in major league soccer. Dur- pathologist and University of drome “seem to have an un- ing the 2008-09 season Texas professor, in her re- usual somatic empathy” that Howard had the highest search to learn more about the enables them to anticipate the number of clean sheets (shut- game, found out that Tim moves of other people, a key outs) in Everton’s history. Howard, the U.S. goalkeeper, factor for a goalkeeper. The matches will take has Tourette’s syndrome, a Others on the U.S. team place at 10 venues, one of disorder characterized by who are drawing attention which is Soccer City, the larg- multiple tics and sometimes are Jozy Altidore, 20, and est stadium in Africa, with a Tim Howard vulgar verbal outbursts. Landon Donovan, 28. capacity of 94,700. It is the Howard, however, has tics Altidore, a striker, was born site of Nelson Mandela’s first but not the latter symptoms. in New Jersey to Haitian speech in Johannesburg after All eyes are on South seph Blatter, FIFA’s presi- ditions. Howard, 31, is the son American parents and raised his release from prison in Africa as it hosts the World dent, about many things, in- The U. S. Men are sched- of an African American father in Florida. Donovan, a 1990. Soccer City is located in Cup, the premier event in soc- cluding living conditions in uled to play England June 12 and a Hungarian-born midfielder, has made 42 inter- the Soweto area of the city, in- cer (football to almost every- Bilkkiesdorp, a huge at Royal Bafokeng Stadium, mother. He has been called national goals in more than famous as the site of the 1976 one else but Americans). shantytown 30 miles from one of the 10 venues, in one of the world’s best goal- 120 appearances and is the anti-apartheid uprising in The black connection to Cape Town. Bilkkiesdorp is Rustenburg in the first World keepers. He has won the ma- most experienced player on which estimates of those the World Cup and the socio- the site to which the city sev- Cup meeting of the two teams jor league soccer Goalkeeper the U.S. team. A California killed range up 600. More political dynamics of the eral years ago relocated some since 1950. The U.S. team is of the Year Award, the U.S. native, he played in the last than 1,000 people were in- event extend far beyond the of the city’s poorest residents ranked 14th in the world. Af- Soccer Athlete of the Year two World Cups. jured. fact that this is the first time into one-room homes made of ter meeting England the U.S. Award, and was named to the Howard played high The World Cup, like the the games have been played zinc and tin sheets. The build- will play Slovenia on June 18 Professional Footballers’ As- school basketball in New Jer- Olympics, is promoted as an in an African nation. In the ings, about 18 square yards and Algeria June 23. sociation Team of the Year. He sey (he is an honorary mem- event that can bring the world drawing last December South in size, each house one fam- As a team sport soccer regularly plays for Everton in ber of the Harlem together. During the one- Africa was chosen over Mo- ily and have no electricity. needs a good performance the English Premier League. Globetrotters), but found his month period of matches the rocco and Egypt for the Four families share one wa- from every squad member, but Howard recently calling in soccer. He played slogan “Celebrate Africa’s chance to be the locale for the ter tap and an outdoor toilet. extra emphasis is often placed signed a five-year contract with the MetroStars in the late Humanity” will be pro- championship of the most The forcible moves were on the goalkeeper much as that makes him the highest- 1990s with a contract of moted—a commendable goal, popular sport in the world. made to make room for the extra emphasis is often placed paid American soccer player $200,000 a year, making him and one that should extend Thirty-two teams will partici- new Cape Town Stadium on the quarterback in football. in history. Some experts say the highest-paid goalkeeper beyond that nations borders.

Umpire’s mistake, player’s reaction give lesson for life

Ziggy, the carton char- mendable acts of sportsman- take—in view of the recent needlessly extend the time to acter, once said, “No one’s ship on both their parts. wave of athletes charged with play a game that is already too perfect and I’m a perfect ex- Galarraga was perturbed, to various misdeeds, including slow in the eyes of many. The ample.” Each of us, I suppose, say the least. considering that drug use, firearms violations baseball commissioner, Bud could say the same thing, con- he said, “the guy that took a and even murder, any refer- Selig, decided not to reverse sidering the mistakes we make perfect game away from me… ence to sports as a character the call despite enormous and our many shortcomings. needs to do a better job in that builder character must be pressure to do so. Selig’s sup- This is especially true for Jim situation. It wasn’t even qualified. The baseball fiasco porters say baseball is a great Joyce, the major league umpire close.” Yet Galarraga man- prompted renewed calls from game the way it is and if im- who erroneously called aged to refrain from heaping some quarters for the game to perfections exist they only Cleveland’s Jason Donald safe verbal abuse on the unfortu- use instant replays more to mirror the imperfections that last week and ruined Detroit nate umpire, although his ensure that decisions cor- occur in all other aspects of pitcher Armando Galarraga’s teammates were not re- rectly made. Some others, everyday life. They don’t chance for a perfect game. strained in their criticism. however, contend that the want baseball to become like NO HARD FEELINGS—Umpire Jim Joyce and Armando Joyce apologized profusely Sports has often been game’s rules are fine as they that “dastardly” other Galarrage were able to patch things up after Joyce called a runner and Galarraga was magnani- said to build character, but— are and instant replay, sport—football—which has safe who was actually put out by the Detroit pitcher. mous in his acceptance—com- apart from the official’s mis- among other things, would been changed substantially.

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