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GotGot MusicMusic forfor Civil rights activist allegedly defamed RAPPIN’ by Fox News host. You!You! See PIRRO Tommy Wyatt By Naomi Richard | VILLAGER Contributor Page 3 Did 2017 go by really fast, or is it just me? It is hard to believe that we are coming to the end of another year. It seems to me BAD honors Meme Styles with Beacon that time just went into high of Light award. gear and the weeks are just See DEMOS zipping by. We are happy to Page 6 be still standing. And it seems that a lot of people are surprised that we are still, very much so, publishing THE VILLAGER. “How much longer do you plan to publish the paper,” is Media heads come a question that I hear a lot? together to discuss And it is one that I cannot East Austin ventures answer at this time. As the See FOX VP internet continues to expand Page 6 and new apps are being for Christmas” and an developed almost daily, one ethereal version of “O would think that the need for ‘Tis the season to care about; a time to share mended selections. 11 songs filled with happi- Holy Night.” newspapers is going out of celebrate the holidays with those less fortunate Grammy® Award- ness, joy and worship for Grammy® Award- style. But, nothing could be with family, friends, food than we, and a time to re- nominated singer, the season and beyond. A winner Fantasia stepped further from the truth. It and music. This year flect on the positive side of songwriter Kenny Kenny Lattimore Christ- ahead of the crowd this appears that more and more brings good times and life. Lattimore’s standout mas includes renditions of year, releasing her chart- people are looking forward bad, hurricanes, terror, As you make your fi- Christmas album, A Kenny holiday favorites “Have topping holiday project to getting their hands on a fires and much unrest. nal preparations for this Lattimore Christmas is a Yourself A Merry Little Christmas After Midnight newspaper weekly. Most of The holiday season pro- yuletide season, consider must-have this holiday Christmas,” a modern R&B October 6. The album con- those readers are in my age vides hope, love, joy and adding new Christmas season. This festive offer- interpretation of “God sists of 12 songs with im- group and are not constant peace. It’s a time to cel- music to your playlist. ing, released in 2016 on Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” users of the internet. See SMOKEY, page 2 ebrate those we love and Here we list a few recom- Motown Gospel, features a jazz-leaning “I’ll Be Home We also find that many of our readers like to clip Military Investigation Shows articles for their scrap book. TRUTH And some of our community Army Sgt. La David T. Johnson organizations compete in scrap book competitions OR each year to keep records of Fought Militants to the End their activities during the year. by: Lolita C. Baldor RETRIBUTION So, my answer to the Associated Press by: Darlene Superville question of “How much Associated Press longer do we plan to publish WASHINGTON (AP) the paper” is, as long as the — Army Sgt. La David T. WASHINGTON (AP) community needs it and Johnson died in a hail of — Former “Apprentice” continues to support it. I gunfire, hit as many as 18 star Omarosa is putting believe that our best years times as he took cover in the White House on notice are ahead of us. thick brush, fighting to the as she makes her exit: She In the meantime, we are end after fleeing militants has “quite a story to tell” in the middle of planning for who had just killed three about her time in Presi- 2018. The second week in comrades in an October dent Donald Trump’s ad- May will be our 45th ambush in Niger, The As- ministration and “the Omarosa Anniversary issue. We are sociated Press has world will want to hear it.” Manigault-Newman looking for suggestions on learned. Accustomed to the ways that we can celebrate A military investiga- spotlight, Omarosa percent false” and ques- this great occasion. If you tion has concluded that Manigault Newman ap- tioning why photos or have suggestions on how we Johnson wasn’t captured peared on national televi- video of her alleged mis- should celebrate, please send alive or killed at close sion Thursday to push behavior had yet to sur- them to us. We welcome all range, dispelling a swirl of back against reports that face. suggestions and should be rumors about how he she was fired from her job Better known by just able to make a decision died. as a Trump assistant and her first name, Manigault sometime in January. We The report has deter- director of communica- Newman told ABC’s “Good invite your participation. mined that Johnson, 25, tions for a White House Morning America” that In the meantime, let’s of Miami Gardens, office that deals with con- she resigned this week af- get ready to celebrate the Florida, was killed by en- stituent groups. ter discussing some of her holidays before we take on emy rifle and machine She also denied re- concerns with White this task. So from all of us gun fire from members of ports that she made a House chief of staff John to all of you, an Islamic State offshoot, spectacle of herself while Kelly. The Secret Service MERRY CHRISTMAS according to U.S. officials being escorted from the said it had deactivated a AND Sgt. La David Johnson White House grounds, See AMBUSH, page 2 See TELL-ALL, page 5 HAPPY NEW YEAR! (U.S. Army Special Operations Command via AP, File) calling the stories “100 Page 2 ~ THE VILLAGER/December 22, 2017 THE COMMUNIQUÉ www.theaustinvillager.com Smokey Robinson releases first Christmas album of 60 year career CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 peccable vocals, con- Christmas Everyday, a Chance the Rapper re- taining smash hits like 10-song holiday LP exclu- veal a holiday project in “This Christmas,” “Halle- sively via Amazon Origi- the works with singer, lujah” and one of my fa- nals. The album contains songwriter, producer and vorites, “Baby It’s Cold three originals plus seven Def Jam artist Jeremih. Outside” featuring CeeLo classic renditions, includ- The two made a free Green. Produced by Ron ing “Santa Claus Is Coming SoundCloud project last Fair (of Christina Aguilera To Town,” “Silent Night,” year, and now a full project and Keyshia Cole fame), “Please Come Home For may soon be released. this project will easily be- Christmas,” and “O Holy “Me and @Jeremiah qui- come a new tradition for Night.” etly made a free Chicago your Christmas celebra- Co-produced with Christmas SoundCloud tion! Adam Anders (“Glee”), project last year and it With a career span- Robinson enlists multiple was so fun we just ran it ning 60 years, it’s hard to guests, including Take 6, back,” Chance wrote on fathom that multi- the Dap-Kings, Mindi his page. Keep an eye out! Grammy® Award winner Abair, and Trombone We’ve had a great Smokey Robinson has Shorty. year and hope you’ve en- never released a holiday Social media joyed our entertainment solo album. The Motown postings on Instagram by reporting. Merry Christmas icon now delivers his first, Grammy® Award-winner and Happy Kwanza! As news of the ambush came out, the U.S. military sent in rescue teams to search for Johnson CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 familiar with the find- Johnson was struck According to the offi- ings. The Oct. 4 ambush as many as 18 times from cials, a medical examina- took place about 120 miles a distance by a volley of tion concluded that (200 kilometers) north of machine gun rounds, ac- Johnson was hit by fire Niamey, the African cording to the U.S. offi- from M-4 rifles — probably nation’s capital. Johnson’s cials, who said he was fir- stolen by the insurgents — body was recovered two ing back as he and two and Soviet-made heavy days later. Nigerien soldiers tried to machine guns. It is be- U.S. officials familiar escape. lieved he died in the at- with the findings spoke to All told, four U.S. sol- tack. the AP on condition of ano- diers and four Nigerien The officials said nymity to describe details troops were killed in the Johnson was found under of an investigation that ambush. Two U.S. and thick scrub brush where he has not been finalized or eight Nigerien troops were tried to take cover. There publicly released. wounded. were no indications he was shot at close range, or A 12-member Army The bodies of three Army Staff Sgt. Bryan C. Black, 35; ; Staff Sgt. Jeremiah W. Johnson, 39; had been bound or taken special forces unit was U.S. Green Berets were lo- Staff Sgt. Dustin M. Wright, 29; and Sgt. La David Johnson, 25, were killed prisoner, as several media accompanying 30 Nigerien cated on the day of the during an ambush on October 4th during an exercise in Niger. Photos reports have suggested. forces when they were at- attack, but not Johnson’s courtesy of the U.S. Army. tacked in a densely remains. The gap in time A U.S. Africa Com- wooded area by as many led to questions about mand began its investiga- ited locations in Niger to the others and were shot Johnson, not making his as 50 militants traveling whether Johnson was tion with a team headed by collect evidence and infor- as they were running for status public in the hope by vehicle and carrying killed in the assault and Army Maj. Gen. Roger mation about the attack, safety. he might have gotten away small arms and rocket-pro- not found, or if he was Cloutier, the command’s and will soon submit a The report concluded and was still alive and hid- pelled grenade launchers. taken away by the enemy. chief of staff. The team vis- draft of Cloutier’s report to that Johnson, who was ing. The Pentagon only Marine Gen. Thomas athletic and a runner, was acknowledged that he Musical makeover for CapMetro stop at Austin’s Airport Waldhauser, head of Af- in the lead and got the far- was missing after his body rica Command. thest away, seeking cover was located two days later AUSTIN, Texas – The Waldhauser could ask for in the brush. Officials said by local forces. musical-themed vibe of additional information. there were a number of The Pentagon has the Austin airport has The final report is ex- enemy shells around declined to release details taken to the street with the pected to be released next Johnson, and evidence about the exact mission of new, illuminated, guitar month. that he appeared to fight the commando team. U.S. shaped bus shelter for The officials familiar to the end. His boots and officials have previously CapMetro. A ribbon cutting with the report’s conclu- other equipment were said that the joint U.S.- for this coolest of bus stops sions said that during the later stolen, but he was Niger patrol had been was held Monday, Decem- attack, Johnson and two still wearing his uniform. asked to assist a second ber 18, 2017 at 10 a.m. City Nigerien soldiers tried to As news of the am- American commando Council Member Delia get to a vehicle to escape, bush came out, the U.S. team hunting for a senior Garza, who is also Vice The bus shelter is 45-feet high at the neck and but were unable to do so, military sent in rescue See SQUABBLE, page 3 Chair, Capital Metro Board 30-feet high at the body of the illuminated tilted gui- became separated from teams to search for and City of Austin Mobil- tar that changes colors. The new shelter will serve the ity Committee member approximately 3,000 weekly riders who use the served as the keynote CapMetro 100 – Airport Flyer bus route that connects speaker and to cut the rib- the airport to downtown and the 350 – Airport Blvd. bon at the new bus stop. route that connects the airport to north Austin. www.theaustinvillager.com THE BULLETIN THE VILLAGER/December 22, 2017 ~ Page 3 DeRay McKesson Sues Texas Bowl 2017 We Want YOU! Fox News Host Jeanine Texas Advertise With Pirro for Defamation vs. The by: The Associated Press Missouri VILLAGER December 27, 2017 Houston, TX 8pm on ESPN Country Boyz Fixin’s 4140 E. 12th Street, Austin, TX 78721 Hayes Earns Featuring Fish, Poboys, Hot Wings, Pork Chops, Homemade Gumbo, Shrimp and Alligator DINE IN OR ORDER TO GO Lifetime Mon - Friday 11 am - 8 p.m. Saturday - 12 noon - 5 p.m. Closed Sunday Achievement Award Call (512) 928-5555 Brothers All, Please join us in congratulating Brother Civil rights activist DeRay McKesson (L) and Roland Hayes. On December 2, 2017, Professor Fox News host Jeanine Pirro. (AP Photos/Patrick Brother Roland Hayes was awarded the Austin Semansky and Andy Kropa/Invision) NAACP Lifetime Achievement Award during DOUBLE NEW YORK (AP) — A an appearance on the Fox their 52nd Annual DeWitty/Overton Freedom civil rights activist is suing News show “Fox & Fund Banquet. For those who are not aware, Fox News host Jeanine Friends,” were extremely Brother Hayes is a professor of African Ameri- “R” Pirro, claiming she de- dangerous and continue can History at the Austin Community College famed him while discuss- to endanger McKesson, ing a lawsuit against the the lawsuit said. and a Fall 1960 initiate of the Alpha Pi chapter Black Lives Matter move- Fox News said Pirro’s of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. GROCERY ment that was later dis- statements are protected missed. speech. *We cash ALL Tax Refund*Checks *Check Out The lawsuit states “We informed Mr. 450l East Martin Luther King Blvd. that DeRay McKesson was McKesson’s counsel that falsely arrested in 2016 our commentary was fully Ebenezer Baptist Church while attending a protest protected under the First 1010 East 10th Street 512-478-1875 Fax 512-478-1892 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Amendment and the privi- Bus Ministry Call 512-478-1875 in which a police officer lege for reports of judicial Sunday Services was struck in the face with proceedings. We will de- Worship Service 8:00 A.M. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. a rock and seriously in- fend this case vigorously,” Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. jured. the statement said. Worship Service 11:00 A.M. The officer sued the The suit, which also Wednesday Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. Black Lives Matter move- names Fox News Network, Dr. Ricky Freeman, Child Development Center ment and McKesson for was filed in New York on Pastor Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 his injuries. Tuesday. After the officer’s Last month, Pirro, a Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church lawsuit was dismissed, former Westchester 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax Pirro “made a series of County district attorney Web Site - www.themount.net outrageously false and and host of the Fox News WORSHIP SERVICES defamatory statements Channel show “Justice Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. about Mr. McKesson, in- with Judge Jeanine,” was Church School - 9:45 a.m. Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon cluding that he directed issued a speeding ticket Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. someone to hit the police for driving 119 mph (192 “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 officer in the face with a kph) in a 65 mph (105 kph) A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor rock,” McKesson’s lawsuit zone in upstate New York. said. Here’s to Brother Hayes! Agape Baptist Church Pirro’s statements, In “The Centre” Bldg. F-15 7801 N. Lamar Blvd. (SE Corner of N Lamar and 183) Circumstances of Johnson’s death prompts AGAPE is a chuch for all people. “Where Jesus Christ is Magnified and the love He which were made during exhibited is Exemplified.” Come, receive God’s unconditional lovefor you. squabble between President and Congresswoman For there is no greater love! May I Represent Church Services water, then left. The U.S. Wright, 29, of Lyons, Geor- You in Court? Continued from page 2 Sunday School 9:30 AM military believes someone gia. Black and Wright were Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Mid-Week Service Thursday: Praise, Islamic State mem- in the village may have Army Special Forces. Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM ber, who also had former tipped off attackers to the Johnson and Johnson Rev. H. Ed Calahan Call 454-1547 for Transporation ties to al-Qaida in the Is- presence of U.S. comman- were not commandos. Pastor Website www.agapebcaustintx.com does and Nigerien forces Johnson’s combat lamic Maghreb. The team A Ministry That Ministers had been asked to go to a in the area, setting in mo- death led to a political Call Attorney Davis of the location where the insur- tion the ambush. squabble between Presi- PDF LAW FIRM at 512-681-4485 gent had last been seen, U.S. special opera- dent Donald Trump and a *Automobile Collisions and collect intelligence. tions forces have been Democratic congress- * Wills/Probate After completing that routinely working with woman from Florida after * Family Issues Niger’s forces, helping Trump told Johnson’s Globalizing the Gospel * Wrongful Death mission, the troops 1179 San Bernard Street, Edward M. Fleming, 111 Congress Ave.,Suite 400 stopped in a village for a them to improve their pregnant widow in a Austin, TX 78702, 512-478-7023 Sr. Pastor Austin, Texas 78701 short time to get food and abilities to fight extremists phone call that her hus- Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:00 A.M. in the region. That effort band “knew what he Sunday Morning Worship, 10:15 A.M. OLIVET BAPTIST Friends Meeting of Austin (Quakers) has increased in recent signed up for.” Rep. Visit our website @ www.obcaus.org CHURCH years, the Pentagon said. Frederica Wilson was DAVID CHAPEL Missionary Baptist Church The three other riding with Johnson’s fam- SUNDAY Sunday Schedule: Americans killed were ily to meet the body and Christian Education 9:15a.m. | Worship 10:30 a.m. Forum/Adult Religious Education 10-10:50am Nursery Available Unprogrammed Silent Worship 11am-noon Staff Sgt. Bryan C. 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Sunday School 8:45 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Praise and Worship 10:15 a.m. Experience Grace For Life Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Pastor J.R.Roberson & Study 6:00p.m. and Praise /Bible Study 6:30 p.m. First lady Lillian Robertson Call: 682.472.9073 l Email: [email protected] l Rev. Jack C. Gause (to include Children’s Choir Rehersaland (979)542-2784 Church Visit: www.gracewaycca.org Pastor Bible Study with age appropiate Activities) & (979) 540-6352 Hlme Page 4 ~ THE VILLAGER/December 22, 2017 DIASPORA www.theaustinvillager.com Aurora Jones Holds Greet and Meet in Pflugerville, Texas by Tsoke event, the attendee ate (Chuch) Adjavon some delicious African Villager Columnist theme finger food and Saturday, December then Aurora Martinez 16, 2017, the Aurora Jones gave a campaign Martinez Jones campaign speech. Moreover, she has for the 459th District Court convinced everyone in the organized a greet and room, that she was the meet event, which, was best and most qualified supported by Diaspora candidates running for 459 Vote and Black District Court race. Pflugerville. According to Aurora Martinez Diaspora Vote, “it was an Jones introduced herself honor for the campaign to by stating that she consid- reach out to the growing ers herself a first genera- African Diaspora commu- tion whose background nity in Travis County, espe- include a “Mexican Dad” cially in the Pflugerville and a “Jamaican Mother.” area.” Furthermore, Aurora Martinez- Jones at- Diaspora Vote stated it is tended the University of important to reach out an Texas at Austin, in which, early stage to the African she received a Bachelor of community because they Arts degree in Govern- need more information ment and a minor in Span- about the candidates and ish. Then she attended the the voting process. University of Texas law According to the or- school. Upon receiving her ganizers, about 20 people law degree, she opened from the Pflugerville area up a law practice. Further- attended this event. Since Auraro Martinez Jones (Center) makes campaign stop in Central Texas. more, she was appointed it was a greet and meet Photo courtesy of Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon as an “associate judge.” Black Austin Democrats Host Annual Christmas Celebration Hilda Montgomery, the First African American Woman Round Rock City Council Member by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Villager Columnist

Pictured left to right: Graig Moore, Roy Woody, Meme Style and Mayor Steve Adler. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon This past Saturday, stance, some of the Grassroots champion and Judge Eric in the life December 16th, the Black elected officials present award; the emerging time award. Austin Democrats held included Judge Williams; Leader awards; the beacon Moreover, it was a their annual Christmas Chairman Harding; Judge of light award; distin- “night” to enjoy and also party in Austin. It was an Eric Sheppard. guished Service Award; to reflect on the post-elec- opportunity for the mem- Not only was it a cel- and the lifetime achieve- tion outcome from Ala- bers of the Black Austin ebration, but also a time ment awards. The bama. The recent race in Democrats to celebrate to recognize the members awardees included the fol- Alabama has changed the with other members of of Black Austin Democrats lowing Roy Woody in the way, in which, Blacks are the community. Not only who have made a differ- Grassroots Champion; viewed in Democratic poli- was it a night celebration ence. During the course of Nicolas Cobb as the tics. In other words, it Hilda Montgomery wins Round Rock City Council but also a night to reflect the night, the Black Austin emerging leader awards; pointed to the fact from Election. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon on the past year. The event Democrats recognized five Meme Styles as the Bea- Alabama to Texas, the was well attended by members through various con of Light; Chairman Democratic Party must in- On December 16th, 2017, Hilda Montgomery elected officials and com- categories. These catego- Harding in the distin- vest more in Black Demo- was elected to the Round Rock city council. More- munity leaders. For in- ries were the following: guished Service awards; crat groups. over, she won the council seat with over 50% of the vote. Consequently, she has become the first OP-ED: and 227 House members, act trillion. More than 13.2 mil- African American Woman to serve on the Round against the best interests of lion children—1 in 5—live in Rock City Council. Over the years, Hilda Mont- REPUBLICAN so many in their states and poverty in America. Their gomery was heavily involved in Round Rock poli- TAX BILL across our nation to line the families of four make less overstuffed pockets of pow- than $24,563 a year. More tics. Not only was a historic moment but also a ROBS THE erful special interests with than six million children live rebuke of Republican support of Trump failed government money? in deep poverty, at less than policy. POOR TO What religious texts do half the poverty level. Moreover, Hilda has a “servant leadership” FEED THE these Members of Congress A majority of both attitude when it comes to politics. According to and those who lobby them houses of Congress and the Hilda, “I strongly believe in making a difference RICH read? How did they miss the Trump Administration seek in peoples’ lives and that we need to get back to By Marian clear warnings of the proph- policies to reward million- governing for the people. In addition, Hilda be- ets and gospels and tenets of aires and billionaires and Wright Edelman lieves “inclusion and ensuring that the residents every great faith to care for non-needy corporations and of Round Rock are involved with their city gov- The Tax Cuts and Jobs Marian Wright Edelman the poor, the sick, the lame add nearly $1.5 trillion— Act recently passed on a and the orphan? Where did around $150 billion a year for ernment as paramount.” According to Hilda nearly straight party line Re- and moderate-income chil- they learn that acting as the next ten years—to our Montgomery, “My sense of duties stem from her publican vote in the U.S. Sen- dren and families—billion- Robin Hood in reverse by de- national deficit to do so. And father, who taught me honesty and integrity come ate is, like the House-passed aires over poor babies and nying the poor and powerless to pay for it, they will deny first, and what follows is always what’s right.” bill, a moral abomination. powerful corporations over child the basic survival needs poor and moderate-income Finally, Hilda Montgomery ran for office be- Their enactment would be poor children. They are evil. of food and shelter to give to children and families cause she believes that she can bring some changes the death of America’s dream With both the U.S. Sen- the wealthy and powerful is healthcare, food, housing, to Round Rock, Texas. Some of her core issues in- for tens of millions of chil- ate and House of Represen- acceptable? child care and other survival clude improving traffic, pedestrian and cyclist dren. The House and Senate tatives now having passed There are 565 billion- assistance or help parents bills favor the wealthiest extremely unjust tax bills, I aires in the United States— get needed jobs at livable safety, as well as protecting the environment and Americans and most power- must ask—how can 278 po- the 400 richest of whom have wages to support their fami- water. Now that she won, she plans to work on ful corporations over poor litical leaders, 51 Senators a combined net worth of $2.7 lies. these issues. www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/December 22, 2017 ~ Page 5 EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS Ex-‘Apprentice’ Star Omarosa to Tell All About White House only black woman in the Continued from page 1 senior staff. pass granting her ac- She said most of the cess to the White House other senior advisers are complex, though White white, had never worked House spokeswoman Sa- with minorities and didn’t rah Huckabee Sanders said know how to interact with Manigault Newman would them. She added that her be on staff through the departure will leave Trump administration’s one-year without any African-Ameri- mark. can representation on his Before her resigna- senior staff. tion, Kelly had advised “There was a lack of Manigault Newman that diversity that I will acknowl- changes were forthcoming edge,” she told the network — including her dismissal, for its program airing early according to two White Friday. House officials who spoke Sanders insisted at her to The Associated Press on briefing Thursday that the condition of anonymity White House team is di- because they were not verse “across the board.” authorized to publicly dis- Manigault Newman, cuss personnel matters. who drew a top salary of Manigault Newman $179,700, was a high-pro- was also expected to be at FILE – In this Feb. 1, 2017, file photo, President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting on African file Trump supporter during the White House on Thurs- American History Month in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. From left are, the presidential campaign day, Huckabee Sanders Omarosa Manigault, Trump, and then-Housing and Urban Development Secretary-designate Ben and the transition. said. She declined to say Carson. Omarosa Manigault Newman — the former “Apprentice” contestant who became one of Since her stint as a for what purpose or to ex- Trump’s most prominent African -American supporters — has resigned from the White House.(AP contestant on the first sea- plain why the former real- Photo/Evan Vucci, File) son of Trump’s former real- ity TV contestant will col- ity TV show, “The Appren- lect a salary through Jan. her praises when he was mark and then “get back that have made me un- ments from Manigault tice,” in 2004, Manigault 20, citing a policy of declin- asked at an unrelated to my life.” comfortable, that have Newman. Newman has enjoyed a ing extensive comment on White House event about Her life now seems upset me, that have af- Her resignation — close relationship with the personnel matters. the resignation. destined to include writing fected me deeply and she was Trump’s most New York businessman, “The president likes “I like Omarosa. a tell-all book about her emotionally, that has af- visible African-American even after he uttered his Omarosa, thanked her for Omarosa’s a good person,” time at the White House. fected my community and adviser — immediately “You’re fired” catchphrase her service,” Sanders told he said. “When I have a my people,” she said. “And raised questions about and booted her from the reporters. “And, again, Manigault Newman chance to tell my story … when I can tell my story, it diversity in the senior program. She was por- she’ll be here later this af- described her conversa- quite a story to tell, as the is a profound story that I ranks of the White trayed as a cut-throat con- ternoon, so she’s resigned tion with Kelly as being only African-American know the world will want House. Manigault testant during the season. from her position, but “very candid.” A newly- woman in this White to hear.” Newman said in a sepa- She returned to Trump’s there’s really nothing else wed, she said she had a House, as a senior staff Sanders said Thurs- rate interview with ABC’s “Apprentice” franchise sev- to add on that front.” goal to make it to the and assistant to the presi- day was the first time “Nightline” that it was eral times and appeared on Trump himself sang administration’s one-year dent, I have seen things she’d heard such com- challenging being the other reality TV shows. DNC: Investments in African-American Community Key to Another Historic Election Night Extra Travis County Sheriff’s “Alabama—a state lot box as a shield against the polls yesterday, as we used a nearly $1 mil- Office Deputies on Roadways that hasn’t sent a Demo- a politician who wistfully middle-class Alabamians lion investment to mobi- crat to the Senate for a and openly yearns for a would have suffered lize Alabama’s African- December 15–31, 2017 quarter century—turned a return to a plantation-era greatly under Trump American, millennial, and December 15-31, 2017, the Travis County Sheriff’s little bit more blue last United States. These vot- policy regurgitated to faith communities. And to Office will participate in the Impaired Driving Mobiliza- night thanks to the black ers not only rejected a them by Moore. help boost turnout, we tion (IDM) grant which targets drivers who are driving women who continue to future where an un- “We learned valu- made sure we had our under the influence of alcohol. This grant is offered by further cement their sta- apologetic racist decides able lessons last month own staffers on the the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and tus as a cornerstone of our their fate, they also set and last night—when we ground engaging black will allow the Sheriff’s Office to put additional deputies party. their state on the path to invest early and in our leaders and implementing on the roadway, in order to increase law enforcement “With the threat of a better future for all Ala- communities , we win. organizing programs. presence and seek out impaired drivers. an accused child mo- bamians. Many owe a The DNC knows black vot- “Without investing in TCSO will release a video each week of the initia- lester holding public of- great deal of gratitude to ers are a force to be reck- Alabama’s African-Ameri- tive, in which officers who have served on the DWI Unit fice, Alabama’s black the black men and oned with at the ballot can community, last night’s share their personal stories. It is our hope that these community used the bal- women who surged to box, and that’s exactly why historic victory would have stories will inspire drivers not to get behind the wheel been simply impossible. after they’ve been drinking this holiday season. The first Black women and men are video features Lieutenant Belinda Mangum: https:// the reason we won in Ala- youtu.be/ortBWfM-8Sk bama last night, and they’re Alcohol related accidents and deaths are prevent- the reason we are going to able. We are asking for the public to report impaired win in 2018.” drivers to 911. Together, we can reduce impaired driv- Holiday Fireworks Sales ers on the roadways and save lives. Season Begins December 20 New Jobs for the TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas – Holiday fireworks sales season will begin Week of 12/17/2017 on Wednesday, December 20 through midnight on January 1. The Travis Carpenter County Fire Marshal’s Office recommends following these safety tips: Service Center + Buy from reliable fireworks sellers only, and never attempt to make Job# 1712020 Are you interested in doing business Specialist, Advising (Student your own fireworks. Services) with the City of Austin? + Only detonate fireworks, on a flat surface, away from buildings, dry Cypress Creek We are here for you! leaves and grass. Job# 1712015 Technician, Science Lab + Have water on hand in case of a fire. Round Rock Campus City of Austin + Insist on adult supervision when buying or setting off fireworks. Job# 1712007 Purchasing Office + Read and follow label directions, warnings and instructions. Specialist, Tutoring-Physics-Part- Vendor Registration + Be sure other people are out of range before lighting fireworks. Time (50%) Pinnacle Campus 512-974-2018 + Light only one firework at a time. Job# 1712014 + Never try to re-Iight fireworks that have not fully functioned. Specialist, Tutoring-Mathematics- [email protected] Part-Time (50%) www.austintexas.gov/department/purchasing + Never give fireworks to small children; even sparklers can cause seri- Pinnacle Campus ous burns as they can reach temperatures of 1,200 degrees. Job# 1712013 For information on the City of Austin’s Minority/ In unincorporated parts of Travis County, the sale and possession of Content Marketing Copywriter Highland Business Center Women-Owned Procurement Program please contact the fireworks are legal. Both are prohibited within the city limits of Austin and Job# 1712012 Small & Minority Business Resources at 512-974-7600 or surrounding municipalities. 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OLCAAAAC Hold Their 11th Annual Holiday Gala Dance AUSTIN, TX – The Original L. C. Anderson Alumni Association Austin Chaper (OLCAAAAC) held their eleventh Annual Holiday Gala Dance, Friday, December 15th , at Doris Miller Auditorium. Funds raised from this endeavor provides finding scholarships and school supplies for their adopted schools, Barbara Jordan and Sims Elementary. OLCAAAAC officers pictured left to right; Albert J. Walker, President; Marnette Walker, Benevolent Chairperson; Mirian Jones-Clark, Assistant Secretary; Eugenia Gaines, Treasurer; Rev. Arthur Sneed, Chaplin; Clem Sneed, Secretary; Joyce Bolton, Vice President and Mary Jones-Davis, Program Chairperson. Not pictured – James Alexander, Facilitator; and Vivian Gee, Fundraiser Chairperson. Photo by Melvin Scott. Lynching Marker “First of its Kind” in Texas AUSTIN, TX - At Wesley United Methodist Church, local U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett joined with Mayor Steve Adler, Nelson Linder, the President of Austin’s NAACP branch, orga- nizers from the Equal Justice Initiative, and many others to unveil a historical marker remember- ing the victims of lynchings in Travis County in 1894. The first of its kind in Texas, this plaque serves as a memorial for the countless victims who never received justice. “After this difficult and chaotic year, our own current troubling chap- ter in American history, we all share a responsi- bility to stand up, defend, and empower those who have been repeatedly victimized, and to keep hope alive,” said Rep. Doggett. Pictured from left to right: Mayor Steve Adler, Margaret Haule (Black Lives Matter), Nelson Linder (Austin President of the NAACP), Rev. Sylvester Chase (Wesley United Methodist Church), Travis County Pct. 1 Commissioner Jeffrey Travillion and U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett. Fox VP meets Villager’s Editor-in-chief to Discuss Possible Future Endeavors

(l to r) Michael Lewis, Vice President, General Manager of Fox 7 Austin, LaTonya Pegues - BOAZ Enterprise and T. L. Wyatt, Publisher of THE VILLAGER. The meeting took place December 19, 2017 in the Villager Office. Photo by Thomas Wyatt By Thomas Wyatt | VILLAGER

AUSTIN, TX – With the turbulent changes of Austin’s demograph- ics over the past several decades, community medias are investigating ways to keep in touch with the original Eastsiders of our great city. One such explorer is Michael Lewis, Vice President, General Manager of Fox 7 Austin. Lewis is currently entertaining ideas to connect with the Black community, and people of color, as well as provide a plat- form for historical, present, and future exhibitions of the treasures hid- den in the aftermath of civil and financial gentrification shamelessly ravaging our East Austin streets in many-a-years.