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Vol. 46 No. 31 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] February 8, 2019 THE 37TH ANNUAL AUSTIN MUSIC AWARDS INSIDE ANNOUNCES PERFORMANCE LINEUP AND PROCLAMATION By Naomi Richard | VILLAGER Entertainment Editor

Carver Museum honors Angela Shelf Medearis. RAPPIN’ See NATIONAL Tommy Wyatt Page 3 You cannot reach an agreement Olivia Green to with threats. keynote Black President Trump said Migration Program. that he felt that an See HISTORY agreement was in order Page 5 to avoid another government shutdown. But, how can reach an agreement while he starts every conversation with threats. He has made two threats so far. Candidate Pierce Prior to his State of The seeks pay parity Union speech, he said for all civilian staff. that he would shut the See DEKE government down again, Page 6 if the Democrats did not give him the money to build the wall. Then he made the threat again during his speech. It appears that the President feels that his Photo courtesy of the Austin Music Awards threats will make the (AUSTIN, TX) - The Austin Chronicle, SXSW, and Alejandro Escovedo and three-time Austin Music Democrats come over to Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater are Hall of Fame inductee; Tosca, the tango orchestra his side or take the blame proud to announce the performance lineup for the comprised of various Austin-based musicians; for the impasse? But, in 37th annual Austin Music Awards (AMAs) taking Austin’s youthful soul, funk, blues, and jazz outfit the process it will have a place on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, with pro- The Peterson Brothers; India-born, Austin-based devastating effect on the ceeds benefiting the SIMS Foundation and HAAM. rapper Abhi the Nomad on the cusp of releasing government employees Tickets for the event are available now at acl- his debut album, Marbled; and the renowned DJ who will have to go for live.com and austinmusicawards.org. Mel, recognized as “Obama’s DJ” after performing another unknown Without fail, legendary performers, guests, at the 57th Presidential Inauguration. amount of time without and presenters like Robert Plant, Fiona Apple, Additionally, there will be a tribute to the late getting paid. Chrissie Hynde, Fab 5 Freddy, Terry Allen, Blondie, MC Overlord, known as Austin’s hip-hop pioneer. The president prides Bruce Springsteen, and Pete Townshend have all Donnell Robison, aka MC Overlord, was the recipi- himself as “A Master of taken the stage at the Austin Music Awards. For ent of nine Austin Music Awards throughout his the Deal” and can get 36 years, the event has celebrated the Austin mu- career and passed away in 2018 at age 49. His legacy anything done. However, sicianship that the city is known for the world will be honored at this year’s event via a special trib- even I know that in order over. ute by Smackola and DJ Crash of Dirty Wormz, Tee to make a deal, each side This year’s roster follows suit, featuring genre- Double, Traygod Tha MC, Bavu Blakes of Hip-Hop will have to give up spanning talent that includes singer-songwriter Hump Day, the MC Overlord Collective, and something that they feel Jakob Dylan, Bob Dylan’s son most known for his Grooveline Horns. The AMAs will announce a spe- strongly about in order to years as frontman for rock band The Wallflowers; cial guest performance day of. make the deal work. And John Doe, co-founder of LA punk band X, whose To honor the continued success and signifi- while no one gets musical compositions span rock, punk, country, and cance of this annual event and further solidify its everything that they want, folk; buzzworthy Austin-based psychedelic soul out- importance in this community, the City of Austin an agreement makes the fit Black Pumas; Tomar Williams from soul group has proclaimed February 27 as Austin Music Awards deal go forward and both Tomar & the FC’s; rockabilly and country music art- Day. parties know that they will ist Rosie Flores; the foremost provocateur of tango The Austin Villager will be on site for all AMA an opportunity to revisit in Austin, Glover Gill, of Glovertango; Jon Dee Gra- activity. For more event updates, visit the issue on another day. ham, former member of the True Believers with www.austinmusicawards.org. Mr. Trump finds it hard to accept the fact that he By John Harris Jr. | Villager Sports Columnist is not the Ruler of this Arguably One of the country and has the (VILLAGER NEWS) - So this is what we waited freedom to do whatever Worst Super Bowls all year for? Super Bore LIII? New England Patriots he wants without the 13. Los Angeles Rams 3. Fans 0. consent of the elected of All Time Zzzzz. congress. We have too First things first. Shout out to former Texas many issues in this Longhorns defensive tackle Malcom Brown, who country and around the has played in three Super Bowls in his four NFL sea- world to spend all of our sons, and is the proud owner of two Super Bowl time disagreeing over rings. Brown and New England’s defense did itself one issue, while there are proud in the lowest-scoring game in Super Bowl his- many others on the table. tory. It is time to move on I’d love to be Brown’s agent since Brown prob- to other issues and we ably made himself a lot of money with his perfor- need our government mance in Super Bowl LIII, and throughout the sea- workers to be in place to son. Brown became a free agent when the Patriots keep our country on the declined the fifth-year option on his contract. right track. Photo credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/Getty-Images See LACK OF AWARENESS, page 7 Page 2 ~ THE VILLAGER/February 8, 2019 THE COMMUNIQUÉ www.theaustinvillager.com

Make Family Time Better Full page w/4 colors www.theaustinvillager.com THE BULLETIN THE VILLAGER/February 8, 2019 ~ Page 3 Volunteering in the We Want YOU! Advertise With African-American Community The By Charlene Hunter James | Special to the VILLAGER stronger through vol- to serve by volunteering changes in their commu- VILLAGER unteering. for her church, commu- nities. Church participa- nity fundraisers and the “It’s not a glitzy job, Country Boyz Fixin’s tion and social involve- Blue Triangle in but it makes you feel 4140 E. 12th Street, Austin, TX 78721 ment are important Houston’s Third Ward, great knowing you have Featuring Fish, Poboys, Hot Wings, Pork Chops, predictors of which was originally made a difference in the Homemade Gumbo, Shrimp and Alligator volunteerism within founded as a place lives of so many people,” DINE IN OR the African-American where women and girls says Bryant. ORDER TO GO community. The church of color could come to- Bryant, like many Mon - Fri: 11 am - 8 p.m. Saturday: 12 noon - 5 p.m. provides an avenue for gether to learn. who have come before Charlene Hunter James Closed Sunday determining needs in “I volunteer be- her, is revered by those Call (512) 928-5555 (VILLAGER NEWS) - the community. Many cause my passion to she has served and con- As we observe Black His- well-known organiza- serve is greater than tinues to serve. So next tory Month, I cannot tions in the African- anything else,” says the time you feel like you American community have nothing to do, why DOUBLE help but think about the former teacher at the African-Americans who have a long-standing DeBakey High School for not share your skills and give their time to causes record of service and Health Professions. your passion with others and about the African- advocacy, including the “God has given me good through volunteering? “R” American organizations NAACP, the National Ur- health and the ability to It’s good for you, and the who make life better. ban League and many give back.” clear payoff is also the The spirit of prestigious fraternities Volunteering may social good you have volunteerism in the Af- and sororities. There are also be helping to keep done. Chances are you rican-American com- countless volunteers, Bryant healthy and ac- will find the experience GROCERY munity has long been whose names you may tive. 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Learn 1010 East 10th Street, Austin, TX 78702 Phone: (512) 478-1875 of a friend or family One such Texan is devote at least 100 how you can get in- Fax: (512) 478-1892 member, volunteering Houston octogenarian hours annually. volved by going to Bus Ministry: (512) 478-1875 Sunday Services at church, advocating Charlotte Kelly Bryant, One of the best aarp.org/volunteer or by Worship Service 8:00 A.M. for civil rights or help- who knows how impor- things about volunteer- calling 1-888-687-2277. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. ing promote scholar- tant it is to give back to ing is that anyone can Charlene Hunter Worship Service 11:00 A.M. ship and educational her community. Since contribute. Everyone’s James is the AARP Texas Wednesday Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. enrichment programs, retiring from teaching in experiences and talents all-volunteer Executive Dr. Ricky Freeman, Child Development Center we have all become 2002, she has continued can create meaningful Council President. Pastor Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church 5900 Cameron Road - Austin, Texas 78723-1843 Carver Opens Exhibit of National Celebrity (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax Web Site - www.themount.net by Adrienne Isom | Special to the VILLAGER WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. (AUSTIN, TX) - The ment she had at a law Church School - 9:45 a.m. City of Austin’s George firm. She stated that she Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. Washington Carver Mu- was bound to do some- seum conducted a re- thing more with her tal- “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor ception and exhibition ent, and be a dedicated opening and visit honor- employee of herself. ing Mrs. Angela Since that leap, she has Agape Baptist Church In “The Centre” Bldg. F-15 7801 N. Lamar Blvd. (SE Corner of N Lamar and 183) Medearis, this past Feb- more than one hundred AGAPE is a chuch for all people. “Where Jesus Christ is Magnified and the love ruary second. publications to her He exhibited is Exemplified.” Come, receive God’s unconditional lovefor you. For there is no greater love! Angela is a well- credit. Church Services known, celebrated book Angela is also a Sunday School 9:30 AM author, who reached the well-known author of Sunday Worship 11:00 AM status of being a noted, Mid-Week Service Thursday: Praise, many books of cooking, Angela Shelf Medearis Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM Acclaimed Children’s as well as being a Chef. Rev. H. Ed Calahan Call 454-1547 for Transporation Author in the country. She formerly had a sea- pes of dinner, lunch, and Carver Director Pastor Website www.agapebcaustintx.com The exhibition theme sonal television cooking dessert, all from Dr. Bamedeli Demerson, A Ministry That Ministers surrounded «Our People show and made many Angela’s cookbook as is keeping with his intent and Other Children’s appearances on shows hors d’oeuvres. to serve the community Books by Angela such as Dr. Oz, the TO- There were also “Build and Inform”, Medearis». Angela Shelf DAY Show and more. several books authored structure to bring new, Medearis is Austin At the reception, by Medearis, as well as and local entities to the Globalizing the Gospel based. At the event, An- Medearis’s younger sis- her father, (A legend in museum to educate and 1179 San Bernard Street, gela spoke about ter, (Who is a profes- civil rights and real es- excite visitors. Austin, TX 78702, 512-478-7023 Edward M. Fleming, Sr. Pastor launching out by faith, sional caterer) re-cre- tate sales in San Anto- The exhibit runs Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:00 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship, 10:15 A.M. OLIVET BAPTIST leaving solid employ- ated a multitude of reci- nio), available to buy, through June 22, 2019. Visit our website @ www.obcaus.org CHURCH GO YE EVANGELISTIC GOSPEL MISSION DAVID CHAPEL Missionary Baptist Church Do you have church news? (Arena of Refuge and Liberty) SUNDAY Venu: Super 8, 8128 N. Interstate 35 Christian Education 9:15a.m. | Worship 10:30 a.m. Would you like to purchase Nursery Available Austin, Texas 78753 WEDNESDAY | a monthly ad for your CHURCH WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Worship 1st Wed. monthly 7:00p.m. | Bible Study 7:30p.m. Sundays: Sunday Celebration 9am - 12 noon church? Wednesdays: Systematic Bible Study 6pm-7:30 pm Fri: “I Believe in Miracle” Prayer Meetings 6-7:30 2211 East Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. Austin, TX 78702 Inquire TODAY! 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GRACEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH St. Peter’s United Methodist Church BETHEL-ST. PAUL UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH Felix Bamirin, Pastor 4509 Springdale Road Austin, Tx 78723 877 W. Hempstead, Giddings, Texas 78942 JOIN US This SUNDAY / THURSDAY Office 512- 926-1686 Fax 512-929-7281 @ 12424 Scofield Farms Drive, Austin, TX 78758 Christian Web Site- Weekly Schedule stpetersaustintx.ning.com Sunday School 9:00 a.m. (By Parmer Lane Baptist Church building, [email protected] THE PLACE WHERE WE STEP OUT ON FAITH. behind Wells Fargo) Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. COME AND STEP OUT ON FAITH WITH US Wednesday Night Bible SUNDAYS 10:30 A.M., THURSDAYS 7:30 P.M. Sunday School 8:45 a.m. Praise and Worship 10:15 a.m. Study 6:00p.m. Experience Grace For Life Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Pastor J. R. Roberson Call: 682.472.9073 l Email: [email protected] l Rev. Jack C. Gause and Praise /Bible Study 6:30 p.m. & First lady (979) 542-2784 Church Pastor (to include Children’s Choir Rehersaland (979) 540-6352 Home Visit: www.gracewaycca.org Bible Study with age appropiate Activities) Lillian Robertson Page 4 ~ THE VILLAGER/February 8, 2019 YOUTH BRIGADE www.theaustinvillager.com

Youth of Today Hope of Tomorrow Planning My Summer Into the Spider-Verse Review Charlotte E. Ray At the start of sum- rales eventually crosses the first female African mer, I will travel to paths with other “spi- American Lawyer in the Washington DC for a der-people” from vari- United States. Soon Ray week with my Girl Scout ous dimensions and started her own law of- troop. At the end, I will must work with them to fice, specializing in com- travel to San Francisco. I stop a threat that could mercial of law. Charlotte am sure that my mom destroy all of their reali- became a teacher and will have a few other ties. “championed a number weekend trips planned The film was visu- of social causes outside too. I plan to attend ally stunning, featuring of her classroom, be- band camp, the Nike different drawing and Ava Roberts coming involved in the basketball camp, and a animation techniques Pflugerville M. S. women’s suffrage move- volleyball clinic. I will that resemble that of a ment and joining the There are four visit the library and par- comic book. It also did a Alyssa James Winn National Association of months of school before ticipate in the summer Ira “T.J.” Williams good job of setting up Manor H.S. Colored Women.” Ray summer. I have figured reading program too. Cedar Ridge H. S. future sequels with its Charlotte E. Ray is died on January 4, 1911, out what I will do while I am looking for- post credit scene. The the first black lawyer but in Woodside, New York. out from school. I will ward to this Summer. I The new movie movie won the Golden she was also a Women She didn’t practice that travel, attend camps, plan to be busy! What “Spider-Man: Into the Globe Award for Best Rights Activist and Civil much but she achieved and read. are your summer plans? Spider-Verse,” was re- Animated Feature and is leased in theaters on also nominated for an Right Activist. Charlotte a lot for not only women December 14, 2018. Oscar in the same cat- E. Ray is from New York but also African Ameri- Sister Act the musical “Spider-Man” is a sci-fi egory. I thought Shameik and was born January cans. 13, 1850. She is from a Citation: the 1992 movies starring superhero film that stars Moore was a great family of 7 so it was hard Charlotte E. Ray Whoopi Goldberg. The Shameik Moore, Jake choice for the voice of for her to get her educa- Biograph,The plot of the story is Johnson, and Hailee Miles Morales. He is tion, but through all the Biography.com website Deloris Van Cartier is a Steinfeld. The film gave definitely a good fit for struggles she went URL https:// performer that sees her us our first look at Miles the character and will through to get her edu- www.biography.com/ boyfriend kill somebody Morales, the black Spi- help bring more devel- cation she graduated people/charlotte-e-ray- so she goes into hiding at der-Man opment in future films. from Howard university 11380 St. Mary’s Church as a The movie is about I’m looking forward to of law school in 1872. February 24, 2018 nun. The performances a kid named Miles Mo- the sequels to see how She was admitted to Dis- A&E Television Net- that the Connally Cou- rales who is bitten by a Miles adapts to life as trict of Columbia bar the works gars did were amazing radioactive spider and Spider-Man. same year and became April 1, 2014 on stage and from the given the powers of Spi- “Spider-Man: Into Sarah Robertson many comments I re- der-Man. However, un- the Spider-Verse” is Connally H. S. National Junior Honor Society ceived from the audi- like the original Spider- rated PG. I would recom- On January 24th, ence. I had a fantastic man, Peter Parker, Miles mend watching this scholarship. That means 25th and 26th John B. time doing this produc- lives in an alternate uni- movie with friends and at a minimum GPA of 85, Connally High School tion with all my peers verse where he is the family because it is both 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or theatre program per- and my directors, I can’t only Spider-Man. Mo- funny and heartfelt. equivalent standard of formed the musical Sis- wait for the next produc- excellence. You must ter Act. I was fortunate tions of the 2019–2020 Super Bowl Weekend have voluntary commu- to be a part of the cast school year. nity service to your and crew. We started I also want to en- But before my friends school or community. back in October right af- courage other students and I went to the school, Leadership is another ter our fall production of to get involved in theatre we stopped at trait. You must be re- Attack of the Zombies. programs at school, McDonalds to get some sourceful, a good prob- After a long time of church or in the commu- breakfast.My mom was lem solver and a con- Tyler Allen rehearsals and vocal nity. We learn a lot be- there before i got there tributor. A third require- Gus Garcia YMLA practice it was finally hind the scene, behind with my friends. The ment is character. A stu- time to perform. The the stage, behind the three of us still had to I was asked did I dent of good character is production of Sister Act cameras that can be used wait for five kids be- know anything about supposed be coopera- the musical is based off in other areas of life. cause there was eight the National Junior tive, demonstrate high people in our group. One Honor Society. I replied Ruby George standards of honesty person didn’t come, but that I didn't not so I de- Cele Middle School and reliability, show Rise and Shine I still think that our cided to check it out. courtesy, concern and at 7:20. I know I This weekend was group did amazing. We Our school has a respect for others. shouldn’t do this be- so fun and exciting for didn’t get any negative chapter I found out Citizenship is the cause it always seems multiple reasons. I had a feedback! After we per- there were many re- another requirement. It like the clock runs 10x really fun sleepover with formed, we went back to quirements. Students states you must under- faster when I am getting two of my friends from Mcdonalds for lunch. must be in grades 6-9. stand the importance of ready for school. I always choir. We had a When we got back to my They must be in their civic engagement. Lastly forget how much I have sleepover after school friends house, we just second semester of the you have to fill out a to do in the morning, on Friday because the chilled and jumped on six grade, Each chapter is form detailing your ac- and 40 minutes is defi- next day we had to do an the trampoline. We did required to publish its complishments. You also nitely not enough time. ensemble with our end up having another qualifications for mem- have to be recom- My 6:30 alarm group in front of a judge sleepover, which was bership. There are five mended by your teach- should give me an hour and our choir teacher. the best. basic requirements. ers. We will see if a and a half, which is One of them is a make it. Kennedy George plenty of time for me to Black History Magic Month Weiss High School get ready. I’ve tried led and those who went neighbor, as he learned he became part of the I’ve had trouble wak- things like turning on all through the most diffi- to read and write. At the state legislature. This ing up on time for school. the lights right when my cult times for us. I hon- age of twenty, he was fi- man portrayed that edu- I think I just don’t like the alarm goes off, but I still estly believe that black nally able to place him- cation was possible, the feeling of getting up. Since flop back in bed and history should be cel- self in school at struggle was challenging, I do this, I am always rush- sleep the extra 50 min- ebrated a lot longer than Randolph’s Orange but he overcame those ing out the door. utes to an hour. Thank- a month, but we’ve come County Grammar School. challenges. This man was Being a morning fully I always set my stuff a long way. That month Six years later, as a jun- Alexander L. Twilight. He person is a good trait out the night before, be- was once a week. I’m just ior, he transferred to is an incredible man who that many teenagers cause if I am ever super grateful that I have the Vermont's Middlebury did incredible things. The don’t have mastered late I can just put on my opportunity to celebrate College. He graduated first to graduate may not SaNaya White it in general. This week I from here in 1823, be- sound like much, but you quite yet. I, being one of clothes and grab my Ann Richards want to recognize the coming the first black have to imagine the life them, set my alarm for stuff. This is something I For the month of first black person to person to earn a he had. Not many Black 6:30, but get out of bed really need to work on. February, I will write my graduate from a U.S. col- bachelor’s degree from a were with him through articles on African Ameri- lege. He grew up in U.S. college. He took his his life in college. He did cans who broke barriers Corinth, Vermont during degree and became a what he wanted and suc- @TheVillagerATX in history. It is important the 18th century. He teacher. Later in 1836, in ceeded. This is the kind of to recognize those who worked on the farm of a Brownington, Vermont, influence I want to follow. www.theaustinvillager.com THE REVEALER THE VILLAGER/February 8, 2019 ~ Page 5 Snow Ball MLK CONLEY- GEURRERO ter homecoming. At Ce- he continued to be a civil dar Ridge, underclass- rights leader even if SENIOR men don’t have many people didn’t agree with ACTIVITY special events through- him. The most interest- out the year, so we fig- ing fact I learned about CENTER TO ured the Snow Ball him was learning how he HOST would make them feel died. He was assassi- Olivia Green more included. We in- nated on April 4, 1968 in BLACK vited the Sophomore Minnesota Tennessee by HISTORY dedication, contribu- Class Council to plan the James Earl Ray. He was tions and commitment dance with us, and the shot while standing on MONTY by Pease Elementary profit we made will be School, recognized for Zaila Pearl Rowland his hotel room balcony. PROGRAM split between the 2020 her dedication, contribu- TOPS He died an hour later at Quinn Langford and 2021 proms. St. Joseph’s Hospital. A (VILLAGER NEWS) - tions and commitment Cedar Ridge H. S. The Snow Ball was Last week I did a great man lost his life The Conley-Guerrero by Pease Elementary held on Saturday, Febru- project on Dr. Martin because someone was Advisory Board will School, recognized in I go to Cedar ary 2nd in the school caf- Luther King Jr for my ignorant, jealous, selfish sponsor a Black History Phase II, #I Am Black Ridge High School in eteria, which was turned writing skills class. I re- and hateful. Two quotes Program on Friday, Feb- Austin Modern Black Round Rock, which is a into a winter wonder- ally enjoyed learning that I like from Dr. Mar- ruary, 15, 2019 from Portrait Exhibit, recipi- relatively new school land complete with giant about him and all he did. tin Luther King are “Our 10:30 am-11:45 am. ent of the Education Ad- that isn’t even nine years snowflakes and fairy Dr. King was born Janu- lives begin to end the Conley-Guerra is located vocate Award, the old yet. Since we are so lights. Light snacks, in- ary 15, 1929 in Atlanta day we become silent at 808 Nile Street. The Award of Black Excel- young, we don’t have a cluding endless pop- Georgia. His parents about things that mat- event is free. lence, “These are They” lot of traditions that corn, were served, and a were Martin Luther King ter” and “Darkness can- The guest speaker by St. John Regular Bap- make us unique from decorated backdrop was Sr. and Alberta Williams not drive out darkness; will be Mrs. Olivia tist District Association other schools in the set up against a wall for King. Dr. Martin Luther only light can do that. Green, retired Austin In- Senor Mission. area. The Junior Class students to take pic- King Jr is important be- Hate cannot drive out dependent School Dis- Ms. Green will Council, which I am a tures. Almost 200 cause he fought for the hate; only love can do trict (AISD) Teacher. In speak on the 2019 Na- part of, wanted to create people attended the rights of black people in that.” 1967 Ms. Green moved tional Black history a tradition that would Snow Ball, which is a peace and he fought for I appreciate the day to Austin as a widow and Month Theme: “Black enable our class to leave pretty high number con- equality for all mankind. we celebrate MLK day in 1969 she began teach- Migration” There will be a lasting legacy on cam- sidering this was the first Two qualities that I and Black History ing at Pease elementary a Special Performance pus years after we year this dance has ex- believe Dr. King had Month. Our history is en- school. Unbeknownst of by The Conley-Guerrero graduate, so we planned isted. I never realized were bravery because couraging, and I am her, this was a pivotal “Golden Ace” R&B Line a winter formal for all how many months of he wasn’t afraid to go to looking forward to learn- turning point for AISD as Dancers. For informa- grade levels called the preparation go into plan- jail for what was right ing about more African Ms. Green was the first tion about this event Snow Ball. Most fresh- ning a big event, and I’m and confidence because American leaders. Black Teacher to inte- and to make reserva- men and sophomores proud to belong to a grate Pease. Ms. Green tions, call (512) 978- don’t get to go to prom, group of such driven and Discovering the Excellence was honored for her 2660. so the Snow Ball was an persevering students opportunity for them to that were able to accom- Within: Realizing My environment. I was The Frederick go to a second dance af- plish this feat. forced to push the Douglass Global Fellow- Greatness in South Africa boundaries to which I ship program was also SPECTRUM THEATRE had grown accustomed, transformative for me and at times, I struggled because I had so many COMPANY TO PRESENT with the changes. new experiences and SPECIAL BLACK HISTORY I often wondered: was able to process How did I get here? How them in liberating ways. MONTH PROGRAM did I become so privi- It was an emotional leged to be in a space experience for me to see with people so brilliant? the vast range of socio- I was surrounded by in- economic lifestyles in dividuals who were in- Cape Town and compare telligent and inquisitive, them to my own transi- and I never thought of tions in Chicago from myself on that level. This low-income neighbor- began my quest to un- hoods to high-income derstand my worth. neighborhoods. I was My quest contin- able to recognize my ued when I applied to be own privilege, gain a glo- a Frederick Douglass bal consciousness about Global Fellow as a col- poverty, and ponder Jorian Reeves lege student at Xavier what steps I can take to University. I was in com- help alleviate socioeco- By Jorian Reeves Austin, Texas - Spectrum Theatre Com- experience. But what plete disbelief when I nomic divide. Xavier University, pany, Austin’s only African-American theatre transpired during the was accepted for a study During these mo- Louisiana’s College of company, will present a special Black History summer of 2018 in abroad to South Africa. I ments of deep reflec- Pharmacy Month program, “Lift Every Voice: A Cel- South Africa, made me knew the program was tion, I had a revelation: ebration of African-American Literature.” (VILLAGER NEWS) - realize that was only the prestigious and competi- “Honey, you have to The program will be performed at 2 p.m. at I had my first taste of glo- beginning of my per- tive, and I had a lot of come to grips with your the Vortex Theatre, 2307 Manor Road, on Sat- bal cultural learning in sonal development. self-doubt about my power.” urday, February 9 and Saturday, February 16. 2015 when I traveled to When I started at own abilities and sense I expected good Admission is $15 general admission and Qatar at the age of 14 for Lindbolm Academy as a of belonging. things, not great things, $10 for students and seniors, and no advance a week-long Arabic de- seventh grader, I experi- Throughout my to happen to me. Be- reservations are required. bate competition. Two enced a challenging en- time in South Africa, coming a Frederick This special performance of “Lift Every years earlier, in seventh vironment, something however, I came face-to- Douglass Global Fellow Voice” is a benefit for Spectrum Theatre Com- grade, I had started tak- more dynamic than any- face with the power of validated the excellence pany and all proceeds will go toward future ing Arabic classes at thing I had experienced my excellence—and the within me. All of my production costs. Following the performance Lindbolm Math and Sci- before. I relished in the power of what I could doubts were crushed the audience is invited to join in a short dis- ence Academy, a selec- opportunity to engage achieve. I never imag- beneath the soles of my cussion with the actors. Parking is free but tive high school serving with a new culture ined myself hiking, never feet, as I walked each limited in the Vortex parking lot. gifted and marginalized through my Arabic lan- even gave it any step in South Africa. “Lift Every Voice” demonstrates the tre- students in Chicago. Un- guage and dance thought. The 12-year- I’ve learned that as mendous range and depth of significant Af- til I became a Frederick courses because it pro- old girl who felt out of soon as I stop fearing my rican-American writers from the Harlem Re- Douglass Global Fellow vided an outlet for some place in a new school greatness, my impact on naissance to today. The program will include and studied in South Af- of my feelings of dis- wouldn’t have ever pic- society will be beyond monologues from plays, poems, speeches, rica last summer, the placement. tured herself living in anything I — or my 12- memoirs, and essays. Representative writ- Qatar trip had been my I felt lost and un- South Africa for four year-old self — could ers from the past include Langston Hughes, most extensive abroad comfortable in my new weeks. ever fathom. Zora Neale Hurston, Sterling A. Brown, James Baldwin, and Amiri Baraka. Modern and contemporary writers include Maya A Month of Inclusivity & Diversity Angelou, George C. Wolfe, Jacquelyn Austin, Texas – Austin Community College’s student-led organizations will present weekly events Woodson, Charles Blow, Dominique for Black History Month this year surrounded by the theme of black migration, taking place at ACC’s Morisseau, Nikki Giovanni, and current U. Eastview Campus’ African-American Cultural Center that will be from 11 am to 1:30 pm on each Wednes- S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith. Spectrum day; February 6th (Kickoff Brunch featuring Chas Moore, Co-Founder of Austin Justice Coalition, Natasha actors will give voice to the beauty and power Harper-Madison, Councilwoman of District 1 in Austin, Texas, Kazique J. Prince, Senior Policy Advisor of the words of many great African-Ameri- & Education Coordinator at City of Austin for Steve Adler, and Jared Breckenridge, NAACP NextGen can authors. Leader & Commissioner for the Student College Commission), February 13th (Musical Showcase fea- ”Lift Every Voice” is funded by the City turing Austin, Texas singers, spoken-word poets, and more), February 20th (Black History Month Trivia of Austin’s Cultural Arts Division and is pre- Bowl), and February 27th (Black Owned Business Bazaar). sented in coordination with the Vortex The- These events are open to the public. We invite all Austin Community College students to attend and atre. immerse themselves in black history, excellence, and knowledge. Page 6 ~ THE VILLAGER/February 8, 2019 DIASPORA www.theaustinvillager.com Deke Pierce for UP SZN Constable Precinct 2 Black by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | Villager Columnist History by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | Villager Columnist

(VILLAGER NEWS) - For Black History month, Up SZN held their annual Black Photo-shoot at the Texas State Capitol. Ac- cording to Up SZN, "the idea is to get as many people as possible for a group photo, highlight- Up SZN Crew. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon ing what makes us unique in our own way. event, which surpassed SZN, "we exist to em- overlooked. Through our The only criterion was last years numbers. The power the culture philanthropic initiatives, that a person dresses in crowd gathered to take through the positive rep- curated playlists, special all black. There will be pictures, meant to reflect resentation of the cre- events, and Shop SZN, one group photo with on the beauty of being Af- ative arts. With so much we will empower indi- just the men and one rican American. Once the negativity in the main- viduals to inspire the Deke Pierce group photo with just photo session ended, ev- stream of the culture, world through the cul- the women." eryone had the opportu- our goal is to provide an ture that has been the About sixty-five nity to mix and mingle. entity that highlights all foundation of this (VILLAGER NEWS) - fice. Upon retirement, he people attended this According to UP the good that is often world’s creativity." Although the Demo- worked at the Williamson cratic Party primaries County Constable office are months away, some where he learned about Central Representatives ad- individuals have already the civil aspect of law en- dressed various issues announced their inten- forcement while working Texas and themes that are be- tion to run for office. Re- in Wilco. ing debated at the Texas cently, Deke Pierce Finally, if Mr. Pierce Legislative Legislature. Such as edu- stated he plans to run for is elected, he plans to cation reform and health Travis County Constable have the Constable of- Meeting care. Majority of the Precinct 2. With the cur- fice ally with other law by Tsoke Central Texas delegation rent Constable seeking enforcement agencies (Chuch) Adjavon | believes that there's a re-election, this seat will and be involved with the Villager Columnist need to fix our educa- be contested. Travis County Sheriff tional system. Rep. Bucy Deke Pierce, a hus- training program. In ad- (VILLAGER NEWS) - expressed the need of band, father, and grand- dition, he plans to advo- On February 2, 2019, a having Medicare for all father, has an extensive cate pay parity between Central Texas Legislative Texans. The Town-hall background in law en- the civilian staff and the town-hall meeting took followed with a Q & A forcement. He has Constable deputies. Fur- place. The town-hall in- from the audience. served as a Texas Peace thermore, Pierce in- volved all Texas Repre- Finally, Democrats Officer for over 27 years tends to hold more hear- sentatives who cover the were elected to the and retired from the ings with the local popu- Central Texas area, State legislature from Travis County Sheriff Of- lation. which includes: Travis the "Blue Wave" effect. Pictured left to right are: Representative Israel County, Hay County, and Now that they've made and Bucy. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Black Directors Brought In Williamson County. In significant gains in the attendance were; TX Goodwin, Gina Hinojosa, James Talarico, and Erin Legislature, they can ef- a Combined $1.3 Billion at Representatives John Donna Howard, Celia Is- Zwiener. fectively counter some the Box Office in 2018 Bucy, Sheryl Cole, Vikki rael, Eddie Rodriguez, During the event, Republican bills.

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(DEFENDER NEWS) - or win, most of the time, 2018 revealed Black au- the Golden Globes do diences’ box office provide an indication as power, proving to the to how the Academy gatekeepers of Holly- Awards will shape up. wood that Black film, Nonetheless, the with Black casts, are in- film will stand in history deed financial viable. and continue to be a cul- This year, there were tural phenomenon, with more films by Black film- or without an Oscar nod. makers to receive theat- #WakandaForever. rical release than ever Steven Caple Jr.’s before. Creed II, which has In 2018, the do- brought in $109.6M to mestic box office hit an date and is expected to all-time high of $11.383 surpass the first install- billion and the top ten ment o Creed box office feature films by Black di- figure of directorial rectors accounted for a $109.7M. The sequel combined $1.363 billion has also made been a of that domestic figure. huge success at the glo- Ryan Coogler’s bal box office, earning tics by any means). the lack of Black women to direct episodes of her serving as executive pro- Black Panther grossed $138M. Inside Man was a directors featured on the series Queen Sugar. ducer to the scripted $700M domestically and Plus, Creed II is the blockbuster and had list, Ava DuVernay’s DuVernay became miniseries on the Cen- became the #3 all-time first film of the Rocky taken in $48.169M do- retweet of the article the first Black woman to tral Park Jogger case, top domestic-grossing franchise to be released mestically. Lee’s latest assured that we can ex- direct a $100M feature called Central Park Five film. The film has theatrically in China and film BlacKkKlansman ran pect to see more Black with A Wrinkle In Time. which is set to be re- grossed more than $1.3 will guarantee more fi- close behind his 2006 hit, women filmmakers ap- The visually dazzling film leased next year. Plus, billion at the global box nancial success given earning $48.21M domes- pear on similar lists in adaptation of the two months ago, it was office and has become a that China is the second- tically and receiving 4 the near future. Madeleine L’Engle announced that cultural phenomenon. largest movie market in Golden Globe nods. DuVernay’s success young-adult novel DuVernay will direct a Ryan Coogler’s film the world Antoine Fuqua has also made serious grossed $100M domes- Netflix documentary on earned three Golden It’s been a while teamed up with Denzel ground for women and tically. the legendary artist and Globe nominations — since Spike Lee has been Washington again to di- particularly women of Overall, 2018 has musical genius, Prince. Best Original Score, Best a part of a major Holly- rect the sequel to the ac- color to take their spot been a huge year for Other Black talent to Original Song and most wood film. In 2006, the tion-packed The Equalizer at the directors’ chair as DuVernay. The pioneer- feature in the top ten list notably, Best Motion Pic- studio-backed heist 2 acquired $102M at the well as work behind the ing filmmaker inked a of directors was Tyler ture for the drama cat- drama Inside Man was national box office. The scenes. multi-year and multi- Perry’s Acrimony, which egory. perceived by film critics two have previously One only has to million dollar deal with brought in $43M at the Though receiving a to be a radical departure linked up for the films, look at her female-led the television branch of box office and starred Golden Globe nomina- for the filmmaker and Training Day and The directors’ initiative — a the historic heavyweight Taraji P. Henson, as well as tion is not always a was perceived as apoliti- Magnificent Seven. kind of informal enact- Hollywood studio, Charles Stone III’s Uncle predicate for an Acad- cal (though the film is Though some took ing of affirmative action Warner Bros. Drew, which grossed emy Award nomination not devoid of racial poli- to Twitter to point out by DuVernay for women She is directing and $42M domestically. www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/February 8, 2019 ~ Page 7 EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS ‘Young and the Restless’ Actor Kristoff Coach McVay’s lack of awareness regarding flow St. John Dead at 52 By The Associated Press of game very perplexing

Los Angeles Rams Coach Sean McVay (Photo courtesy Stephen Holder/TheAthletic.com)

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 So what happened to all the offensive fire- works that prompted NFL owners to lose their minds this offseason in hiring clones of Rams’ so-called boy genius coach Sean McVay, who showed his age in the biggest game of his life? New England’s Bill In this June 20, 2008, file photo Kristoff St. John accepts the award for outstanding supporting Belichick, 66, outcoached the 33-year-old McVay by actor in a drama series for his work on “The Young and the Restless” at the 35th Annual an embarrassingly wide margin. McVay admitted as Daytime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File) much after the game, as well he should have. McVay’s decision to ignore star running back LOS ANGELES (AP) and other daytime tra- joint statement that St. and simply one of the Todd Gurley for the second consecutive playoff - Kristoff St. John, who vails that descended John’s death is heart- nicest guys ever! Can’t game due to “concerns” over knee soreness was played the struggling into alcoholism, until breaking. believe it!” tweeted Eric puzzling to say the least. Even if McVay decided alcoholic and ladies’ his Winters went to re- “He was a very tal- Braeden, who plays Vic- against giving Gurley the ball, why not utilize him man Neil Winters for 27 hab. ented actor and an even tor Newman on the as a decoy whom the Patriots would have to ac- years on “Young and St. John announced better person. For those show. count for? McVay’s lack of awareness regarding the the Restless ,” has died. in September that he of us who were fortu- Viola Davis and flow of the game was glaring. He was 52. was engaged to model nate enough to work Yvette Nicole Brown It didn’t help matters that the Rams’ route to Los Angeles police Kseniya Mikhaleva. with him on ‘The Young were among others. Super Bowl LIII was aided and abetted by a horrific were called to his home “So early…so early,” and the Restless’ for the Brown tweeted: “No!!! no-call by officials against New Orleans in the NFL Sunday and his body she wrote in her last 27 years, he was a This news has truly bro- Championship Game. Saints’ fans who dared to was turned over to the Instagram Stories. “Why beloved friend whose ken my heart. Kristoff watch Super Bowl LIII - and there probably weren’t coroner. The cause of you are leave so smile and infectious was pure & so kind. I will that many - couldn’t have been pleased at what they death was not immedi- early???? Why…you are laugh made every day on never forget how won- witnessed. ately available Monday. always in my heart.” set a joy and made audi- derful he was to me and At times, Rams quarterback Jared Goff re- St. John had played St. John was twice ences love him,” the everyone else he came sembled a deer caught in the headlights before Neil Winters on the CBS married and divorced statement said. into contact with. He being crushed by an 18-wheeler as Patriots’ defend- soap opera since 1991, and was the father of a Fellow cast mem- was just a good, good ers left Goff’s carcass on the side of the road. Not earning nine daytime son and two daughters. bers and friends were man.” only did Goff play poorly, he looked scared. Super Emmy nominations. He His 24-year-old son, shocked and saddened. Bowl LIII was too big not only for McVay, but also won a Daytime Emmy in Julian, died in 2014. On “Sitting by myself in Goff, who never looked comfortable and instilled 1992 for outstanding Jan. 21, St. John my car! It’s raining out- absolutely no confidence in his defense, which con- younger actor in a retweeted “Grieving the side, with dark clouds fused and disrupted New England quarterback Tom drama series and won loss of a child is a pro- and wind outside… am Brady and actually played well enough to win the 10 NAACP Image cess. It begins on the day reading your tweets game. Awards. your child passes, and about my friend New Jobs for the Why am I beating up on McVay and Goff, who His business guy ends the day the parent KRISTOFF! Thank you all Week of 01/27/2019 Assistant, Student Services are joined at the hip? For all the league-wide talk character wended his joins them.” for your kind words! I Highland Campus about offense taking over the NFL, defense still wins way through romances, CBS and Sony Pic- have none right now! He Job# 1901040 championships. 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Women-Owned Procurement Program please contact the Job# 1901050 Small & Minority Business Resources at 512-974-7600 Cavalry- Buffalo Soldiers served as keynote The event was the Apply at HR or visit www.austintexas.gov/smbr. and First ladies of Texas, speaker for the cer- first of many programs Middle Fiskville Rd. and to Tommy Wyatt, 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 emony. He spoke of the happening at the Carver Job Line (512 223-5621 publisher of The Villager Black Migration that during the month of hhtp://www./austincc.ed Newspaper. These has occurred in Austin, February. EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V Page 8 ~ THE VILLAGER/February 8, 2019 THE DISPATCH www.theaustinvillager.com Was James Brown Murdered? A CNN Report Says Maybe By Defender News Service (DEFENDER NEWS) - cus singer who not only Was the Godfather of claims Brown was mur- Soul murdered? dered but also that he A new CNN investi- raped her! gative series is set to ex- CNN’s three-part plore just that; as over a series features inter- dozen people close to views with nearly 140 late singer James Brown people and also exam- have said they want an ines the 1996 death of autopsy or a criminal in- Adrienne Brown, James vestigation of his death. Brown’s third wife. Dr. Marvin Adrienne reportedly Crawford, who signed died while recovering Brown’s death certifi- from plastic surgery, but cate at an Atlanta hospi- a friend believes she too tal in 2006, is reportedly was murdered. among the skeptics. In These suspicions an exclusive interview were heightened in with CNN, Crawford said 2017, when a police in- he never believed Brown formant alleged that a died of natural causes. doctor confessed to “He changed too But he died that night, cause of death was alleg- his manager, widow, icon — questions that murdering Adrienne fast,” Crawford said. “He and I did raise that ques- edly of a heart attack son, and several friends can only be answered by with a fatal drug over- was a patient I would tion: What went wrong and fluid in the lungs at and associates all claim forensic investigators, dose. CNN interviewed never have predicted in that room?” age 73 on Christmas Day to have questions about per CNN. that doctor, who denied would have coded. … Brown’s official 2006. Twelve years later, the death of the music There’s also the cir- the allegations. Trump calls for bipartisanship, a hard line on immigration By Associated Press Trump accepted no defense against Demo- about what it would take “If I had not been or ridiculous partisan in- (AP) - Face to face blame for his role in cul- crats as they ready a for him to sign legisla- elected president of the vestigations” — an ap- with emboldened tivating the rancorous round of investigations tion to keep the govern- United States, we would parent swipe at the spe- Democrats, President atmosphere in the into every aspect of his ment open. right now, in my opinion, cial counsel investigation Donald Trump called on nation’s capital, and he administration. “I am asking you to be in a major war with into ties between Russia Washington to cast aside didn’t outline a clear “If there is going to defend our very danger- North Korea,” he said. and Trump’s 2016 cam- “revenge, resistance and path for collaborating be peace and legislation, ous southern border out As he condemned paign, as well as the up- retribution” and end “ri- with Democrats who are there cannot be war and of love and devotion to political turmoil in Ven- coming congressional diculous partisan inves- eager to block his investigation,” he de- our fellow citizens and to ezuela, Trump declared investigations. tigations” in a State of agenda. Their opposi- clared. Lawmakers in the our country,” he said, that “America will never The diverse Demo- the Union address deliv- tion was on vivid display cavernous House cham- painting a dark and fore- be a socialist country” — cratic caucus, which in- ered at a vulnerable mo- as Democratic congress- ber sat largely silent. boding picture of the a remark that may also cludes a bevy of women, ment for his presidency. women in the audience Looming over the risks posed to Americans have been targeted at sat silently for much of Trump appealed formed a sea of white in president’s address was a by illegal immigration. high-profile Democrats Trump’s speech. But Tuesday night for bipar- a nod to early 20th-cen- fast-approaching Feb. 15 The 72-year-old who identify as socialists. they leapt to their feet tisanship but refused to tury suffragettes. deadline to fund the gov- Trump harkened back to The president was when he noted there are yield on the hard-line Trump is staring ernment and avoid an- moments of American surrounded by symbols of “more women in the immigration policies down a two-year stretch other shutdown. Demo- greatness, celebrating his emboldened political workforce than ever be- that have infuriated that will determine crats have refused to ac- the moon landing as as- opposition. House fore.” Democrats and forced whether he is re-elected quiesce to his demands tronaut Buzz Aldrin Speaker Nancy Pelosi, The increase is due the recent government or leaves office in defeat. for a border wall, and Re- looked on from the au- who was praised by to population growth — shutdown. He renewed His speech sought to publicans are increasingly dience and heralding the Democrats for her hard- and not something his call for a border wall shore up Republican unwilling to shut down liberation of Europe line negotiating during Trump can credit to any and cast illegal immigra- support that had eroded the government to help from the Nazis. He led the shutdown, sat behind of his policies. tion as a threat to Ameri- slightly during the recent him fulfill his signature the House chamber in Trump as he spoke. And The president also cans’ safety and eco- government shutdown campaign pledge. Nor singing happy birthday several senators running defended his decisions nomic security. and previewed a fresh does the GOP support the to a Holocaust survivor for president were also in to withdraw U.S. troops president’s plan to de- sitting with first lady the audience, including from Syria and Afghani- clare a national emer- Melania Trump. Sens. Kamala Harris of stan over the opposition C & M LIQUORS gency if Congress won’t “Together, we rep- California and Cory from national security fund the wall. resent the most extraor- Booker of New Jersey. officials and many Re- 1215 Chicon Street Wary of publicly dinary nation in all of Another Demo- publican lawmakers. (512) 477-3875 highlighting those history. What will we do cratic star, Stacey “Great nations do intraparty divisions, with this moment? How Abrams, delivered the not fight endless wars,” Friday and Saturday Trump made no mention will we be remem- party’s response to he said, adding that the of an emergency decla- bered?” Trump said. Trump. Abrams nar- U.S. is working with al- Specials ration in his remarks. He The president ticked rowly lost her bid in No- lies to “destroy the rem- 10% Discount did offer a lengthy de- through a litany of issues vember to become nants” of the Islamic fense of his call for a bor- with crossover appeal, in- America’s first black fe- State group and that he All 1.75 & .750 Liters der wall, declaring: “I cluding boosting infra- male governor, and has “accelerated” efforts will build it.” But he de- structure, lowering pre- party leaders are aggres- to reach a settlement in Prices All inexpensive livered no ultimatums scription drug costs and sively recruiting her to Afghanistan. combating childhood run for U.S. Senate from IS militants have cancer. But he also ap- Georgia. lost territory since pealed to his political Speaking from At- Trump’s surprise an- base, both with his harsh lanta, Abrams calls the nouncement in Decem- rhetoric on immigration shutdown a political ber that he was pulling and a call for Congress to stunt that “defied every U.S. forces out, but mili- pass legislation to prohibit tenet of fairness and tary officials warn the the “late-term abortion of abandoned not just our fighters could regroup children.” people, but our values.” within six months to a Trump devoted Trump’s address year of the Americans much of his speech to amounted to an opening leaving. Several leading foreign policy, another argument for his re-elec- GOP lawmakers have area where Republicans tion campaign. Polls sharply criticized his have increasingly dis- show he has work to do, plans to withdraw from tanced themselves from with his approval rating Syria, as well as from Af- the White House. He falling to just 34 percent ghanistan. announced details of a after the shutdown, ac- Trump’s guests for second meeting with cording to a recent sur- the speech included North Korea’s Kim Jong vey conducted by The Alice Marie Johnson, a Un, outlining a Feb. 27- Associated Press-NORC woman whose life sen- 28 summit in Vietnam. Center for Public Affairs tence for drug offenses Trump and Kim’s Research. was commuted by the first summit garnered One bright spot for president, and Joshua only a vaguely worded the president has been Trump, a sixth-grade stu- commitment by the the economy, which has dent from Wilmington, North to denuclearize. added jobs for 100 Delaware, who has been But the president said straight months. bullied over his last his outreach to “The only thing name. They sat with Pyongyang had made that can stop it,” he said, Mrs. Trump during the the U.S. safer. “are foolish wars, politics address.