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Vol. 42 No.8 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] July 11, 2014 2020thth AnniversaryAnniversary ofof EssenceEssence MusicMusic INSIDE FestivalFestival DeliversDelivers ‘Party‘Party WithWith aa Purpose’Purpose’ By Naomi Richard This year’s milestone 4- The 20th Anniversary day celebration featured of Essence Music Festival both world-renowned and delivered a ‘Party With a up-and-coming performing Labor force boost Purpose’ including perfor- acts, as well as the employment among RAPPIN’ mances by legendary country’s top speakers, blacks by 1.3 %. greats like Prince, Lionel authors, leaders, innova- See SIX Tommy Wyatt Richie, Jill Scott, Mary J. tors and celebrities – who Page 4 When the Blige, Charlie Wilson, came together to enter- Tamar Braxton, Ledisi, tain, excite, engage, in- President comes Stephanie Mills and Em- form and inspire the Fes- to town. powerment Sessions with tival community of more such powerbrokers as than 543,000. Here we go again! It seems Bishop T.D. Jakes, Steve During Sunday’s Es- like every time it’s Harvey, Alicia Keys, Robin sence Gospel-Fest, attend- Correctional facilities announced that President Roberts, Rev. Al Sharpton ees enjoyed an all-star exhibit inadequate Barack Obama is coming to and Iyanla Vanzant. gospel tribute to illustri- teaching in South. town, Governor Rick Perry Over the past two ous vocalist Yolanda See JUVENILE always tries to find a way to decades, “…the Festival Adams, hosted by legend- Page 5 upstage him. And this time is has become one of the ary Pastor Donnie no exception. most important forums for McClurkin with perfor- As soon as it was non hip-hop black music mances by Kim Burrell, announced that the president and culture,” as reported Kierra Sheard, James For- was coming to town for a by the New York Times. fundraiser, the governor See ESSENCE, page 4 Mary J. Blige (Photo by Naomi Richard) immediately tried to insert Jack and Jill of America, Delegating refugees himself into the agenda. This Brown Announced as 1st nd toward self reliance, time he is using the current Inc. Celebrates 22 building opportunities. border situation to advance HT Hercules Scholar See COALITION his purpose. While the Biennial Beautillion Page 6 president and every one else in American knows that we Recipient Former Trojan are currently having a Tom Joyner an- deportation crisis because of nounced Arsenio Brown is is now a 1st the many children who have the first Huston-Tillotson Class Airman entered the country, they University Hercules again place the whole Scholar for July 2014. problem on the back of Last year, Arsenio President Obama. was the Junior Class presi- The main purpose of the dent and president of his President’s trip is for chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fundraisers, but he was doing Fraternity, Inc. (Delta chap- a couple of other things too. ter). He was also elected One fundraiser was at the president of the Senior Beau Brice Edward Dudley, Jr. (first place Brown home of Film Maker Robert Class for 2014-2015. And, Madison Scholar) pictured with Dorothy Madison, Rodriquez on Wednesday. he maintained a 3.53 av- (both of whom are attor- Beautillion Austin founder, and Sheldy Starkes, The next one was Thursday erage! neys), that are the forces Jack and Jill Austin Chapter President. at the home of Aimee Boone Perhaps it is his veg- behind Arsenio’s passion Cunningham, who serves as etarian lifestyle coupled to strive and achieve. Ac- AUSTIN, TEXAS – The The Honorable Judge the Assistant Secretary of the with the influence of his cording to him, “In order 2014 Beautillion season Clifford Brown joined Ms. Center for Reproductive two older brothers, to be successful, your fo- culminated with an el- Ashley Goudeau of KVUE Rights. Broderick and Fletcher See SCHOLAR, page 5 egant evening at the News, as the master and Alvarez-Medrano President Obama also Hilton Austin Hotel on mistress of ceremony, re- Air Force Airman spoke at the Paramount Need a Late Night Ride? June 21, 2014. The spectively. Nineteen (19) 1st Class Eric J. Alvarez- Theater on Thursday. The Need a Late Night Ride? Beautillion is the Jack & Jill outstanding, charismatic Medrano graduated from event was free and some Capital Metro Offers Austin Chapter’s signature young men were pre- basic military training at people stood in line for 24 Capital Metro Offers event, a biennial sented to the Austin com- Joint Base San Antonio- hours on Tuesday to get the Safe and Sober Options. fundraiser that recognizes munity. The evening in- Lackland, San Antonio, tickets. The President also Safe and Sober Options. young African American cluded dinner and dancing, Texas. hosted a Round Table men of character, achieve- as well as the formal pre- The airman com- discussion and invited ment and integrity. This sentation of each of this pleted an intensive, eight- Governor Perry to attend. At year’s theme, “Raising the year’s participants. In true week program that in- press time the Governor had Bar: New Challenges, New Beautillion tradition, Aus- cluded training in military not responded to the invitation, Strategies,” emphasizes tin vocalist, Sondra discipline and studies, Air but continued to insist that the the need for this genera- Johnson, treated the audi- Force core values, physical president go to the border. tion of leaders to elevate ence to an awe-inspiring fitness, and basic warfare Perry is now being joined their performance as they opening of “You Raise Me principles and skills. by both Senators Cornyn and prepare to meet and ex- Up,” setting the tone for Airmen who com- Cruz in this request. In the ceed the lofty standards the evening, and later, in plete basic training earn meantime, the president has a and expectations required tribute to the honorees, four credits toward an as- bill in congress that request to compete on the world singing “You’ll Never Walk sociate in applied science more funds that are needed to stage. The room was en- Alone.” Following the for- degree through the Com- solve the problem. And while AUSTIN, Texas — Now that summer is here, more chanting, the young men mal presentation, guests munity College of the Air our 2 senators are in Texas people are taking advantage of the longer daylight were dashing, and the were mesmerized by the Force. talking about how critical the hours and fun things to do around the city, including lovely escorts, the belles, traditional waltzes with Alvarez-Medrano problem is at the border, they late night offerings around town. For those seeking a were beautiful. Special the mothers and then the is the son of Pamela are needed in Washington to safe and sober ride home after the festivities are over, guests included Congress- belles, followed by an out- Medal of Austin. vote on this bill. However, Capital Metro has many convenient and low-cost op- woman Eddie Bernice standing performance by He is a 2009 every time President Obama tions to choose from. Johnson and Council- the 2014 beaux. Beaux graduate of Anderson High comes to Texas, Governor Two services, the Night Owl and E-Bus, operate woman Sheryl Cole, now a performance coaches School, Austin. He earned Perry tries to find a way to especially late into the night to ensure people get home candidate for Austin were: 2006 Beaux Keith a bachelor’s degree in safely. 2013 from Texas State Uni- embarrass him. I wonder what See NIGHT OWLERS HAVE CHOICES, page 7 Mayor. See BEAUX, page 2 he will think of next? versity, San Marcos. Page 2 ~ July 11, 2014/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com THE COMMUNIQUÉ CONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONS TOTO OUROUR 20142014 JACKJACK ANDAND JILLJILL BEAUTILLIONBEAUTILLION SCHOLARSHIPSCHOLARSHIP WINNERSWINNERS && BEAUXBEAUX

Beau Beau Beau Beau Beau Aarik Ryan Douglas Marshall Marcus Kevin Langston Miles Brice Edward Charles Clanton Cole Deary Dudley, Jr. Beau Cameron DeShaun Jones (second place Madison Scholar) pose with Dorothy Madison, Beautillion Austin founder, and Sheldy Starkes, Jack and Jill Austin Chapter President.

Beau Beau Beau Beau Beau Kendrick LaDarius Albert Phillip Bakari Jaward Eyo Essien Okon James Lacy Fowler Hawkins IV Henderson Ita Johnson

Jack and Jill Associates’ Andrea Bryant Schol- arship presented to Beau Dewayne LaRue Bryant by Susan Johnson, Associates Chair, Sheldy Starkes, Austin Chapter President, and Mel Bryant.

Beau Beau Beau Beau Beau Ross Nicholas David Milton Jamal Exalton Ryan Nicholas- Jordan Tyler Newman Porter, IV Sawyer Page Vaughn Washington

Charles (University of Jack and Jill Austin Chap- sored by Ball Business Con- Mrs. Mary Castleberry; an Houston), son of Mr. ter Father’s Auxiliary; · sulting; · Beau image workshop hosted by Michael Ray Charles & Beau Bakari Jaward Jamal Exalton Sawyer, Jr. Edge of Your Seat Consult- Mrs. Andrea Renee Henderson (University of (Prairie View A&M Univer- ing; ballroom dancing Mary Castleberry, Vice President of the Links, Charles, sponsored by Ms. Arizona Honors College), sity), son of Mr. James Ed- classes by Wilson Dean Inc., Austin Chapter, with Sheldy Starkes, presents Melissa Harvey;· son of Mr. Philbert ward Sawyer, Jr. and Mrs. Kline of the American scholarship to Beau Landon Godsey. Beau Douglas Marshall Henderson and Mrs. Jill Cheryl Pauline Sawyer, Academy of Music and Clanton (University of Henderson, sponsored by sponsored by Sigma Pi Phi Dance; college writing and Notre Dame), son of Dr. the Jack and Jill Austin Fraternity, Inc., Gamma study skills, Drs. Terrance Mark S. Clanton and Mrs. Chapter Father’s Auxiliary Gamma Boulé; · & Lynn Eaton; a golf out- Cynthia Clanton, spon- ; · Beau Sterling Beau Ryan Nicholas-Page ing; a business roundtable sored by the Jack and Jill Devonte Hillard (Univer- Vaughn (Our Lady of the hosted by the Texas Cable Austin Chapter Father’s sity of Wisconsin), son of Lake University), son of Mr. Association; and a Rising Auxiliary; · Beau Mr. Willie Anthony Hillard Reginald Jerome Vaughn, Star Leadership Seminar Marcus Kevin Cole (Uni- and Mrs. Vickie Lynn Sr. and Mrs. Estelle Col- lead by Calvin Zanders. versity of Pennsylvania), Hillard, sponsored by Al- leen Vaughn, sponsored The workshops were son of Mr. Kevin Wayne pha Kappa Alpha Sorority, by Cheops Shrine Temple funded with the Jacqueline Cole and Mayor Pro Tem, Inc., Beta Psi Omega #200; · Beau Jordan Tyler Robinson Grant from the Sheryl Nelson Cole, spon- Chapter and the Austin Washington (Austin Com- Jack & Jill Foundation and sored by The Links, Incor- AKA Foundation;· munity College, Texas support from the local porated, Town Lake Chap- Beau Eyo Essien Okon Ita A&M University), son of chapter. During the close- ter; · Beau Langston (Texas Southern Univer- Mr. Martin Washington III out reception for the Miles Deary (St. John’s sity), son of Mr. Essien Eyo and Mrs. Carrie Washing- Beautillion season, each University) son of Mr. Okon Ita and Mrs. Trina ton, sponsored by beau will receive a laptop Welozette Duffin, President of Beta Psi Omega Terrance Deary, sponsored Kaye Ita, sponsored by Al- McDonald’s of Cedar Park, computer courtesy of Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. presents by Top Ladies of Distinc- pha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Mr. & Mrs. Martin Wash- event sponsors. Thank scholarship to Beau Sterling Hillard. tion Inc., Capital City Chap- Inc., Gamma Eta Lambda ington; The lovely 2014 you to all of the 2014 spon- ter;· Beau Brice Ed- Chapter; · Beau escorts, the belles, were sors: Seton Healthcare CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 presented a scholarship to ward Dudley, Jr. (Stanford James Lacy Johnson (Prai- Maegan Augustus, Madi- Family; Locke Lord, LLP; A. Overton-Hadnot (Al- Beau Sterling Devonté University), son of Mr. rie View A&M University), son Battle, Deja Beechum, Hawkins Public Policy Con- pha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Hillard; and the Jack & Jill Brice Edward Dudley, Sr. son of Mr. D. Kirk Johnson, Tamara Brown, Kayla sulting; Davis Kaufmann Inc.) and Kevin Overton- Austin Chapter Associates and Mrs. Tiffany Dudley, Sr. and Mrs. Sondra Eboreime, Stasia Foster, PLLC; Johnson & Johnson Hadnot (Kappa Alpha Psi presented the Andrea Pair sponsored by Austin Dilworth Johnson, spon- Andre’na Fowler, Haley Law Firm; Speaker Joe Fraternity, Inc.) and 2010 Bryant Scholarship to Beau Kappa Education & Lead- sored by the Jack and Jill Frias, Jory Henderson, Strauss; Texas Lobby Beau Caleb Davis. During Dewayne LaRue Bryant (the ership Foundation; · Austin Chapter Father’s Sydney Merriwether, Tay- Group, Mike Toomey; the formal program, recipi- scholarship is named in Beau Kendrick LaDarius Auxiliary; · Beau lor Milburn, Janetta Parker, Former Chief Justice Tom ents of the Dorothy Madi- memory of Mrs. Andrea Pair Fowler (Prairie View A&M Cameron DeShaun Jones Khaila Pippin, Rebecca Ri- Phillips; Freescale; son Scholarships (named Bryant, a longtime Austin University) son of Ms. Kelly (Centenary College of Loui- chard, Ana Richie, Simone Samsung; The Hancock after the Austin Beautillion philanthropist). The evening L. Noble, sponsored by siana), son of Mr. Rosevelt Stinnette, Alicia Taylor, Family; and Greenberg Founder) were also an- included entertainment by Delta Sigma Theta Soror- Hawkins and Ms. Lauren Turner and Traurig, LLP. Other gener- nounced. The 2014 winners Morgan Owens and Jarrod ity, Inc., Austin Alumnae Demetreus VaShon Jones, Katarina Zito. The Austin ous supporters include the are Beau Brice Edward Diggs during the reception, Chapter; · Beau sponsored by A. Hawkins Chapter of Jack and Jill East Communities Branch Dudley, Jr. (first place) and the Jeff Lofton Trio during Landon Andrew Godsey Public Policy Consulting;· extends a very special YMCA, The University of Beau Cameron DeShaun dinner, and dance music (Huston-Tillotson Univer- Beau Ross Nicholas “thank you” to the belles Texas at Austin, D’Cor by Jones (second place). Ad- courtesy of DJ Hubert sity), son of Mr. Eric An- Newman (University of Mi- and their families.Nine T (Theresa Wright), ditionally, three other spon- Stewart. The 2014 drew Godsey and Dr. ami), son of Mr. Ray workshops were incorpo- KeepitDigital Photography soring organizations pre- Beautillion honorees are: · Tamela C. Saldana, spon- Newman and Mrs. Holly rated into the 2014 sea- (Mike McLennan) and sented scholarships – the Beau Dewayne LaRue sored by The Links, Incor- Newman, sponsored by the son, including: a career Westlake Photo Magic.The Austin Chapter of the Links, Bryant (Oral Roberts Uni- porated, Austin Chapter; · Jack and Jill Austin Chapter assessment workshop event proceeds will be Inc. presented a scholar- versity), son of Mr. Dewayne Beau Albert Phillip Father’s Auxiliary; · (Calvin Turner); a Capra & used to support local ship to Beau Landon An- Calvin Bryant and Ms. Hawkins IV (Vanderbilt Beau David Milton Porter, Cavelli Dress for Success charities in the Austin drew Godsey; Beta Psi Michelle Lynette Banks, University), son of Com- IV (University of Texas at seminar (Ken Miller); a full community, as well as the Omega Chapter of Alpha sponsored by Jack and Jill missioner Albert Hawkins Austin), son of Mr. David dining experience eti- Jack and Jill Foundation. Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. & Austin Chapter Associates; and Mrs. Jacquelyn Milton Porter, III and Ms. quette workshop hosted Thank you, Austin, for your the Austin AKA Foundation · Beau Aarik Ryan Hawkins, sponsored by the Lois Ann Poe-Porter, spon- by Hoover’s Cooking & generous support! www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/July 11, 2014 ~ Page 3 CHURCH & TOWN BULLETIN According to Mr. WeWe WantWant YOUYOU!! JULY GOSPEL EXPLOSION Spectrum Harden, “We’re on a mis- AdvertiseAdvertise WithWith TheThe sion to provide the Austin VILLAGER Sunday, July 13, 2014, at 5:00 PM area with professionally VILLAGER St. James Missionary Baptist Church 3414 East Marin Theatre rendered productions, rep- Luther King, Jr. Blvd. resentative of the many Featuring shades and nuances of the Claudia Williams and The St. James Mass Choir Company Africa America experi- HOW’S YOUR Deric Lewis and The Mt. Sinai “The Church Choir” ence.” HEALTH? 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Spectrum is come home more!” A Ministry That Ministers Sunday Morning This life, therefore, is not righteous- poised to present produc- Tennon lives in the Los Worship @ 11: am ness, but growth in righteousness; not health, but healing; not being, but becoming; not rest, tions that promote artistic Angeles area, but is from but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be, excellence through the Austin area. but we are growing toward it. The process is not yet finished, but it is going on. This is not thought-provoking stories To learn more about the end, but it is the road. All does not yet of the human condition as the company and to find gleam in glory, but all is being purified. seen through the lens of upcoming events, go to Globalizing the Gospel --- Martin Luther 1179 San Bernard Street, Edward M. 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More than prison. its promises ance marketplace. eight out of 10 people could Losing health care cov- That financial help pick from at least three in- erage may also qualify you By Bob Moos/Southwest has made a huge differ- surers. for what’s called a “special public affairs officer for ence for many consumers. The government enrollment period” in the the U.S. Centers for The government study study found that the com- marketplace. That loss of Medicare & Medicaid found that Texans receiv- petition between insur- coverage may be because Services ing tax credits are paying ance companies for the you’ve been laid off, or It’s been six months an average of $72 per new marketplace business you’ve divorced, or you’ve since millions of American month in premiums for helped to keep premiums aged off your parents’ began to benefit from their new health care cov- down. For every additional health plan, or you’ve lost health insurance bought erage – one-fourth of what insurer selling health your Medicaid eligibility. through the new federal they would have paid with- plans in a particular area, You’ll have 60 days af- marketplace, so it’s fair to out credits. premiums were 4 percent ter one of those events to ask: How is the coverage Many people lower on average. enroll in a new health plan. working? stretched their financial Getting health care To learn more about Though analyzing the help by selecting health coverage through the mar- how to get health insur- health care law remains a plans with among-the-low- ketplace won’t be possible ance outside the work in progress, the U.S. est premiums. More than again for most people un- marketplace’s regular en- Department of Health and seven out of 10 Texans re- til November, when the rollment period, visit Prince Photo by NPG Records Human Services has taken ceiving the subsidy are pay- next open enrollment pe- healthcare.gov or call 1- continued from page 1 a close look at both the ing premiums of $100 per riod starts. But there are a 800-318-2596. affordability and the avail- month or less. Half are pay- number of special circum- Six months after its tune & FIYA, Jonathan McReynolds, Anita Wilson, ability of the insurance ing $50 per month or less stances that allow you to launch, the marketplace’s Erica Campbell, The Walls Group and more. plans purchased during after the assistance. shop for insurance be- health care coverage is off Ford returned as the automotive-exclusive spon- the marketplace’s initial Most people who tween now and then: to a strong start. sor of the 20th ESSENCE Festival in New Orleans this Fourth of July Weekend. In honor of the 20 th Anniver- sary of the festival, Ford presented a check for $20,000 Blacks Unemployment Best in 6 Years to ESSENCE Communications. The check, presented by By Freddie Allen emergency unemployment Ford’s manager of multicultural marketing, Shawn Th- NNPA Washington insurance (UI) at the end of ompson will benefit a community organization of Correspondent last year. Millions of out-of- ESSENCE’s choice. WASHINGTON (NNPA) work Americans will lose Essence Communications Inc. (ECI) is the number – The Black unemployment their UI benefits by the end one media company dedicated to African-American rate hit a six-year low in of 2014, if Congress doesn’t women, with a multi-platform presence in publishing, June, dipping below 11 per- act. live events, and online. The company’s flagship publi- cent for the first time since Earlier this year, the cation, ESSENCE magazine, is the preeminent lifestyle August 2008. Obama administration en- magazine for African-American women; generating Last week, the Labor couraged companies to sign brand extensions such as the Essence Festival, ESSENCE Department reported that a pledge to improve oppor- Black Women in Hollywood and Black Women in Mu- the Black jobless rate was tunities for workers who sic, Window on Our Women and Smart Beauty consumer 10.7 percent in June, com- have been unemployed for insights series, the Essence Book Club, Essence.com, pared to the White unem- 27 weeks or longer, a con- and ventures in digital media. ployment rate, which was dition that Blacks suffer at 5.3 percent. The unemploy- disproportionate rates com- Possible explanations ment rate for Black men over pared to Whites. 20 years-old fell from 11.5 Companies that include lack of educated percent in May to 10.9 per- signed the pledge agreed to cent in June, compared to review current recruitment role models continued from page 3 White men who saw their and hiring practices said jobless rate decrease from that they would make sure 5 percent to 4.9 percent employment listings didn’t over the same period. discriminate against the The jobless rate for long-term unemployed or Black women over 20 years- centage points since Janu- the United States has seen discourage them from ap- old continued to improve, ary 2014 and the increase “the fastest job growth in plying. dropping one percentage for Latinos has been six- the United States in the first “It’s a sort of eco- point, from 10 percent in tenths of a percent, com- half of the year since 1999” nomic patriotism where you May to 9 percent in June. pared to an increase of one- and “the quickest drop in say to yourself, how is it that The unemployment rate for tenth of a percent for unemployment in 30 years.” we can start rebuilding this One explanation for these discrepancies is a dif- White women ticked down Whites,” wrote Wilson. Obama continued: “So country to make sure that all ference of socialization, even within the same home one-tenth of a percentage “The June employment it gives you a sense that the of the young people who environments. Over half of African American homes point from 4.9 percent in growth accounts for over economy has built momen- are here but their kids and are single mother led households. As a result, many May to 4.8 percent in June. half of this increase for Af- tum, that we are making their grandkids are going to black men lack male role models within their house- The fall in the Black rican Americans and all of progress. We’ve now seen be able to enjoy the same hold. While at the same time, the sisters of these same unemployment rate was the gains for Latinos and almost 10 million jobs cre- incredible opportunities men grow up under a matriarch that whether by cir- accompanied by an in- Whites. These gains also ated over the course of the that this country offers as cumstance or choice, practice self-sufficiency. While crease in the groups labor bring the Black-White un- last 52 months. And it we have,” said Obama. black males and females may arise from the same force participation rate, employment gap to the low- should be a useful reminder “That’s our job. That’s households and socioeconomic classes, the way they which measures the share est level this year at a ratio to people all across the what we should be focused view their gender roles vis a vis society and vis a vis of Black workers holding of 2-to-1.” country that given where on.” each other are affected by the presence of their or lack jobs or looking for jobs. Wilson added: “The we started back in 2008, we there of gender specific parental role model. When the labor force rate fact that employment is have made enormous In addition to not having black male role models rises, researchers have now growing more strongly strides, thanks to the incred- in the home, black male role models are also lacking found that workers generally for African Americans and ible hard work of the Ameri- within the educational environment with less than two have a more positive out- Latinos demonstrates how can people and American percent of educators being both black and male. With- look on the economy. In critical continued strong job businesses that have been out black male role models in the home and in schools, June, the Black labor force growth will be to further re- out there competing, get- black men often resort to seeking out black male role rate rose to 61 percent from ducing unemployment for ting smarter, getting more What do you think is models as represented by popular media, many of 60.8 percent the previous people of color and narrow- effective.” most important in a whom occupy admirable social positions not as a re- month. ing racial unemployment In a statement on new Superintendent? sult of education but as a result of another sort of prow- In a blog post on the gaps.” June’s jobs report, Chad The AISD Board of ess, such as athletic or musical ability. jobs report, Valerie Wilson, The national unem- Stone, the chief economist Trustees invites you Taking cues from their role models or peer group, the director of the Program ployment rate was 6.1 per- at the Center on Budget and education becomes a non-priority in the minds of many on Race, Ethnicity, and the cent and employers added Policy Priorities, wrote that to give feedback black men. The difference between the role of educa- Economy at the Economic 288,000 jobs in June. The even though the report Daytime forums are from tion in the lives of the different genders is further seen Policy Institute, said that jobs numbers for April and showed “encouraging signs noon–1:30 p.m. at Baker to be representative of the gender differences. Conse- the increase in the labor May were revised upwards, that the labor market is Center, 3908 Avenue B, quently, educational attainment is seen as girly or femi- force rates for Blacks and combining for an additional healing,” millions of work- July 15, 16 and 17 nine, and the exact opposite of the black masculine Latinos was another indica- 29,000 jobs over the two- ers continue to struggle Evening forums will be ideal. The system that originally derives from a lack of tor that June jobs report was month period. through periods of long- hosted simultaneously black male role models that prioritize education be- a strong one. Speaking in Washing- term unemployment. from 6:30–8 p.m. comes perpetuated by gender stereotyping, an influ- “The share of working ton, D.C. about the latest Washington lawmak- For more information, ence which is especially strong throughout the black age African Americans with jobs report, President ers cut a crucial lifeline community. a job has increased 1.3 per- Barack Obama said that when they failed to extend please see Ad on page 8 www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/July 11, 2014 ~ Page 5 COLLECTED PRÉCIS The Hercules Scholarship is named after higher education supporter, Hercules Joyner continued from page 1 scholarship grant of $1,500 that is paid directly to their to be successful, your focus has to be so intense school to help offset their college expenses. people think you’re crazy.” He will carry the same in- In case you missed it, you can hear Arsenio’s an- tensity into his chosen career as a lawyer. nouncement on the Tom Joyner Morning Show and The Hercules Scholarship is named after Joyner’s listen to the complete radio broadcast at http:// ArsenioArsenio father, the late Hercules Joyner, who was a strong sup- www.tjms.com/stream/. His profile will also be posted BrownBrown porter of higher education. To be a candidate for the online at http://tomjoynerfoundation.org. scholarship, students must be male, attend a Foundation Show your support for HT and help us Help Keep “School of the Month”, have a grade point average of at Scholars in School at www.tomjoynerfoundation.org/ least 3.5, and be a campus leader involved in the commu- donate. Or, mail in a donation to Tom Joyner Founda- nity with a career goal toward making a difference in the tion, RE: Huston-Tillotson University, P. O. Box quality of life for his race. The scholars each receive a 630495, Irving, TX 75063-0495. Locked Up, Left Behind: Juvenile Justice System Failing Southern Youth by Michael McGee Special to the NNPA from The Dallas Examiner “The most disadvantaged, troubled students in the South and the nation attend schools in the juvenile justice systems,” the 2014 report from the Southern Edu- cation Foundation begins. The document, Just Learn- ing: The Imperative to Transform Juvenile Justice Sys- tems into Effective Educational Systems raises a number of questions: If so many children with educational needs are segregated or incarcerated, what will become of them and the society they will enter once they age out of the system? Are their needs being met? What can be improved? Data within the report suggests that the current condition the juvenile justice system is in creates the A photo reveals a male juvenile in his cells, as another photo shows the hands of a male juvenile, potential for lifelong disadvantage for many youth who both at Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center in Mendota, Wisconsin. The images are part of an exhibit, are a part of the system. Dr. Kent McGuire, president of “Juvenile In Justice,’’ that photographer Richard Ross hopes will bring changes in the way the nation the Southern Education Foundation, is concerned by deals with the approximately 70,000 youths held in detention or correctional facilities across the country what he saw in the report. nightly – many no more serious than skipping school. (Photo by RICHARD ROSS) “The first thing I think we need to remember is th that we’re talking about kids, not adults,” he said. “Kids PVILCA to Host 35 Annual Awards need help and support as they grow up, as they develop, and they’re entitled to and deserve opportunities to learn through education so that they can partici- Ceremony on the 19th pate fully in the economy and the democracy.” The presi- The ‘Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches Association’ (PVILCA) Will Host Their 35th Annual dent noted that all children have such needs, be they Banquet / Awards Ceremony on Saturday, July 19, 2014. in an off-campus alternative school, a boot camp or Contact Person: Robert Brown – PVILCA Board Chairman - (713) 747-3764 high school in a suburban community. Banquet Info: 2014 PVILCA Hall of Fame and Hall of Honor Banquet: “So we’re talking about school,” McGuire said. Hotel: Hyatt Regency Riverwalk “The good news is that they’re set up to do education. Date: July 19, 2014 The bad news is, from our look in, is that the education Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. function, we think, gets short shrift.” He said if educa- Address: 123 Losoya Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 tion was understood to be a primary focus to juvenile Phone: (210) 222-1234 justice the dividends would be greater in the future. The PVILCA is an organization preserving the past while remembering the ‘glory years’ of the Prairie “In terms of lower recidivism rates, high school View Interscholastic League Coaches Association. This organization instills personal pride and self-esteem graduation rates and smoother transitions into post- by increasing cultural awareness of the PVILCA heritage. Additional Information: pvilca.org secondary opportunities and the world of work,” Andrew Brown McGuire stated. “So there’s just lots of reasons, before At Rosenwald, he partici- against Killeen. William Football (PVILCA we even get to the cost associated with the population pated in basketball and attended Huston-Tillotson Hall of Fame Inductee) of that system, lots of reasons to get the education baseball under coaches College. He retired in 2005 piece right.” Brown was a member Jim Richardson and from a 35-year career with The report from 2010 suggests that there were of the first football team Charles White. At Ander- IBM. 70,000 young people across the U.S. detained within at Kealing Jr. HS in 1957. son, he was the starting the system on any given day. About one-third of those He played on the 1958 and point guard for Coach kids were found in 15 states of the Southern U.S. 1959 L.C. Anderson HS Lonnie Jackson’s district McGuire reflected upon how those numbers got to be football teams; he named runner-up team in 1960. so high. All-District both seasons. After Anderson HS, Forcey “Most things we come to worry about don’t hap- George Raft Arnold He led the Yellow Jackets enlisted in the U.S. Air pen overnight, which means that they’re long, slow, Football (PVILCA Hall to district titles both sea- Force and served in Viet- developing trends which take a trained eye to see,” he of Fame Inductee) sons as a tailback, safety, nam. Freddie G. Forcey, Jr. admitted. To some extent, he praised aspects of the George Raft Arnold punter, kicker and returned returned to Texas and No Child Left Behind legislation for identifying prob- graduated in 1960 from kicks. Brown was one of settled in San Antonio lem areas for many school-aged children. L.C. Anderson HS in Aus- the most exciting runners where he worked for AT&T, Many kids within the system have learning dis- tin. He played offense and at any level of football. He retiring in 1999. abilities, behavioral and emotional problems, and are defense as a guard and lettered in football, bas- Willie R. “Tunnie” behind in their education to begin with, the SEF report middle linebacker; he ketball, baseball and track. Williams (PVILCA Hall of cites. The report also notes that, of the total number of never came out of a game. Andrew Brown graduated Fame Inductee) Football youth detained in 2010, almost two-thirds “did not in- Opposing teams knew it from L.C. Anderson HS in Willie R. “Tunnie” volve any wrongdoing directly against another person.” was important to contain 1961 and worked for IBM Williams graduated in Most kids in the system were there not due to violence, George, however, they until his retirement in the 1958 from the original L.C. but because of property damage, drug issues, or they were seldom successful. 1990s. Anderson HS in Austin, as He lettered as a junior, a an outstanding lineman “had been unruly, incurred technical violations, or had senior and team captain and running back under committed a status offense,” the SEF said. his senior season. Arnold W. E. Pigford and Raymond try Badge. Willie R. George Marshall was helped the Yellow Jackets Timmons. Williams was a “Tunnie” Williams died in born in Lubbock and at- William C. Ward (PVIL- to district titles in 1958 member of the 1956 and 1975 while on active duty tended Kealing Jr. HS after UIL “Bridging the Gap” and 1959. George Raft 1957 state championship at Ft. Bliss, Texas. his family moved to Aus- Inductee) Basketball Arnold worked 30 years at squads and ran track. In tin. His basketball skills as Brackenridge Hospital and William C. Ward 1958, he enlisted in the a shooting guard began to 37 years at the Texas De- played basketball at L.C. U.S. Army and played foot- develop as he led the partment of Public Safety, Anderson HS in Austin ball with the Special Ser- team to a district title. He retiring from both jobs. from 1964 to 1968. As a vices in Frankfurt and played for Lawrence senior, he was a member Munich, Germany. During Britton at L.C. Anderson of the first Anderson team his 18 years of duty, Will- HS as word spread if Freddie G. Forcey to compete in the Univer- iams was highly decorated Marshall “can see it, he (PVILCA Hall of Fame sity Interscholastic and served two tours in See INDUCTEES, page 7 League. That team won Inductee) Basketball Vietnam. He received the On this day in history, Freddie Forcey the 13-4A district champi- Bronze Star with Oak Leaf July 11, 1905, Black graduated in 1960 from onship and “Sweet Daddy” Cluster, Air Medal with intellectuals & activists George C. Marshall L.C. Anderson HS in Aus- Ward secured the title by Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple lead by WEB Dubois Basketball (PVILCA tin after transferring from making the game-winning organize the civil rights Heart with Oak Leaf Clus- Hall of Fame Inductee) Rosenwald HS in Luling. shot as time ran out ter and the Combat Infan- Niagara Movement. Page 6 ~ July 11, 2014/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com CITY ~ STATE ~ NATIONAL ~ WORLD Multi Cultural Refugee Coalition by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon

MRC Co-founder Sarah Stranahan, buys Sylvia's long bean harvest at the MRC The Pathways Program hosted Refugee fabric for the ladies sewing program. Refugee Garden. Photos courtesy of MCR online food handler certification class! On July 5, the Austin MultiCultural Refugee Coalition held a greet and Burundi, Burma, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan. Furthermore, the MCR try to meet event, in which, they invited the greater Austin community. It was an serve as a "bridge"between the refugee and their new resettlement loca- opportunity for the greater Austin community to get acquainted with their tion of Austin TX. According to the MRC, there are about 10,000 refugee non-profit organization. Not only it was an opportunity for Austinite to meet who settle in the greater Austin area. the non-profit but to learn about their programs and activities. Some of the In order to help the refugee, the MRC offers various programs such as: visitors included community advocate like Karl Webbs. In addition some gardening, sewing, English skills, computer literacy, resume writing skills, candidates such as Roberto Perez Jr, Katrina Daniel, and Monica A Guzman Global kid club and job search techniques. Moreover, the gardening help were in attendance. some of the refugee get back to the "farmer expertise" that they had prior The Multi-Cultural Refugee Coalition serve refugees who come from from leaving their native land. Moreover, the MRC is doing alot of things to the "four corners of the World." For instance, it serve refugees who come help refugee become independent and successful in their new adoptive land from nation, such as: Iraq, Bhutan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, of the United States and of Central Texas.

you’re strong enough in realize that you’re in to you guys. I feel in- suppressing myself and Unapologetic your mind, consistent charge of your own fea- spired, because I was not moving forward with enough in your work and ture, the sooner you will and still am searching my dreams. One day I that no longer belong in confident enough to take find it a little easier to for my purpose in life. I woke up and said, “This is your life. on the challenge. reach all of your goals know they’re some of my life and the only way That means that Unapologetically that you’re trying to ac- you who worry about things are going to happen you’re going to boldly walk with a force, with complish. Things are go- what others think, and for me is if I take the ini- step into the unfamiliar, no regards to getting ing to start happening how they’re going to tiative to change things”. boldly get rid of friend- everything you want out and you will no longer view you. People will The day I changed my ships, relationships, of life. Take full advan- have to look backwards. always have something mind about the way I drama, any negative tage of all the opportu- We’ve all been through to say about what viewed things, was the thing that will hinder nities that are in reach. rough patches in our you’re doing, so take it day my life changed. you from moving for- People may say “No” to life, but that’s what cre- as a compliment that That’s why I feel so in- By: Tramekia Charleston ward. When moving for- your questions and com- ates a drive, a force for you’re moving in the spired to write, because ward with life you’ll find ments, but that’s all us to move forward. Let right direction and you everyone needs a relat- Decide that you yourself coming across part of stepping into the go of what use to be don’t have to apologize able source to go to. Love yourself so much stumbling blocks, which unfamiliar. You can’t and worry about how for any of it. I person- Stand bold and un- that you’re no longer go- will create a detour on lose what you never had, things are going to turn ally failed to realize apologetic for what is ing to apologize for get- your journey. Don’t get nor can you move for- around for you. that while I’m worrying right and be a strong ting rid of the things, it twisted this is just a ward without taking a For some reason I about what others powerful force in your people, and situations test, a test to see if chance. As soon as you just felt the need to talk thought of me, I was own life.

neighborhoods should be Perez Jr. safe and affordable. Fur- Flannigan For Austin and held co-found the thermore, he believes NorthWest Austin Coali- that there should be eq- City Council District 6 tion. Furthermore, for uity and transparency in Jimmy has served on the the city government. Austin Chamber Trans- by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Austin There will be some portation Committee. important issues that the While serving on the various candidates will As we know, the committee, Jimmy has City discuss during this elec- Austin city council has worked to address some tion cycle such as 10 district that covers of Austin's transporta- the entire city. Al- tion issues for the past Council Roberto Perez Jr. affordability of housing; the increase in the price though each district is several years. Prior talization team trying to of water rates; traffic unique, they still share from being a candidate District 4 make his neighborhood a problems; and police bru- the needs of better Jimmy has sought to better place to live. In tality by the Austin Police transportation needs, address certain issues by Tsoke addition, he has served Department (APD). Ac- such as urban rail and that affect Austin. (Chuch) Adjavon on the Community Devel- cording to certain statis- better roads. In addi- Now that Jimmy is opment Commission for tics, there about 110 tion there are other is- a candidate, there are In the Austin city the Austin City Council. people who are moving to sues such as; some more issues that council District 4 there According to Austin on a daily bases. affordability; water; and he will like to work on. are the most candidates Roberto Perez Jr, "I be- As a result, the demand other needs of a fast According to Jimmy, amount of candidate vy- lieve every person in Aus- for housing and road con- growing city like Austin some of his core issues ing for the position. One tin deserve to live in a struction has not kept Texas. Therefore, are " fixing Austin's of the Candidate running safe, thriving neighbor- pace with this growing Jimmy Flannigan has traffic problem, is Roberto Perez Jr. Perez hood. District 4 resi- population. In addition, decided to run in Austin affordability; fiscal re- Jr has lived in Austin Dis- dents should have safe minorities, especially Af- city council District 6. sponsibility; water in- trict 4 for least 5 years. neighborhoods, recre- rican Americans living in Furthermore, District 6 Jimmy Flannigan frastructure; wild fire While living in the neigh- ational facilities to cel- Austin have been faced covers parts of North prevention and improv- borhood, Roberto Perez Jr ebrate their families, ro- with yearly shooting of and NorthWest Austin. small business owner, ing public safety in has worked to make his bust businesses to stimu- African Americans Jimmy Flannigan is Jimmy is a community NorthWest Austin." Fur- community a "better late our local economy, males. Moreover, the a "long-time" small advocate. For instance, thermore, Jimmy place to live." For in- and job opportunities to next City Council will business owner who he has worked at the Flannigan will face two stance, he served on the live full, enjoyable lives." have to deal with these started Site Street. In Austin Gay and Lesbian other candidates on the Restore Rundberg Revi- Roberto believes that the issues. addition of being a Chamber of Commerce ballot. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/July 11, 2014 ~ Page 7 CLASSIFIEDS ~ PUBLIC INFORMATION 1967 to 1986 she taught years at Austin Community PVILCA Hall of Fame Inductees continued from page 5 in the Del Valle ISD, which College.. Naomi Hargis aged 16.2 points per from the City of Austin af- manager, retiring with 25 ated from L.C. Anderson she retired after 43 years passed away December game and made 80 per- ter 29 years of service. year’s of service. Dotson HS in 1964. He was a start- in all teaching special chil- 17, 2013 in Brownsville. cent of his free throws. He participated in many IBM ing quarterback and team dren. Hargis taught high See INDUCTEES, graduated from Austin sports activities. He was captain in 1962 and 1963. school dropouts for 15 page 8 Community College with a the recipient of numerous Priestley received All-Dis- certificate in welding. He Tom Watson Trophies, the trict honors as a junior and EMPLOYMENT/PROPOSALS continued to play basket- company’s award for accu- senior; he also played PUBLIC ball in the Pan Am League mulating the most golf safety and returned kicks. and in recreation centers and tennis awards. Louis He lettered in track (All- INFORMATION in Austin. Even in his 60s, Dotson, Jr. is a long time District), basketball and FORSALE /FOR RENT/BIDS George kept his ‘dead-eye’ member of the Capital City received a football schol- MISCELLANEOUS for the basket. George Golf Association and par- arship to North Texas Marshall retired after 18 Carl Crenshaw ticipated in local and State, majoring in Econom- years from the Texas Em- Football (PVILCA Hall of statewide tournaments. ics. In 1965, he led North ployment Commission. Fame Inductee) Texas with five intercep- Carl Crenshaw at- tions. Drafted to the Army tended L.C. Anderson HS in in 1968 and served in Viet- Austin from 1947 to 1951 nam. He received the City of Austin Featured Job Opportunities and played football from Purple Heart with Oak The City of Austin is currently seeking qualified 1948 to 1950; he earned Leaf Cluster, the Bronze applicants for the following positions: two letters as a running Star with Oak Leaf Cluster *Carpenter back and a safety. and the Air Medal. Larry * 911 Call Taker Trainee- Multiple Crenshaw was named All- Vernon Priestley worked at Alfred B. Mays, Sr. Positions (Temp. – Fulltime) District in 1949 and ran Hueblein Corp. in Houston Football (PVIL-UIL * Attorney or Staff Attorney track, participating on both for 20 years and 3P-Perfor- Vernon Carathers “Bridging the Gap” * Engineer A the district champion 440- mance Plastics Products Football (PVILCA Hall of Inductee) * Program Specialist (Library) yard and the mile relay where he developed new Fame Inductee) Alfred B. Mays, Sr. * LIFEGUARD teams. He played the fi- automated machine pro- Vernon Carathers played football at L.C. * Risk Control Analyst nal season of football in cedures. was a member of the 1956 Anderson HS in Austin and * Victim Witness Counselor (Grant 1951 at Samuel Huston and 1957 state champion- graduated in 1970. He funded) College before it merged ship football teams at L.C. played at Southwest Texas * Parks - Desk Attendant (2 Temporary, with Tillotson College. Anderson HS in Austin. He State University and pro- Part Time Openings Carl Crenshaw is an origi- also ran track, receiving fessionally for the San An- * Park Entry Cashier (Emma Long Park) 5 nal charter member of the many medals and ribbons. tonio Toros, New York Gi- openings L.C. Anderson Booster Carathers served in the ants and the Calgary * Athletic Officials/Score Keepers (20 PT Club and retired from the U.S. Air Force for four Stampeders. Mays com- Openings) State School in Austin in years. He attended Aus- pleted his pro career in * Administrative Specialist tin Community College and 1998. 1980 with the Austin Tex- Texas A&M University. ans. He worked 20 years Please visit the City of Austin employment website at Vernon Carathers retired for IBM and eight years for Naomi Hargis www.austincityjobs.org to view requirement and apply Dell computers. Mays is Meritorious Award EMPLOYMENT for these and other job opportunities. a member of the Texas As- (PVILCA Inductee) We encourage you to check the employment website PROPOSALS sociation of Sports Offi- Naomi Hargis was often as new job opportunities are posted daily. If you PUBLIC cials, certified as a NCAA born in Yellow Pine and have any questions or need assistance, please call 512- INFORMATION track official and remains graduated from Liberty 974-3210 or email us at employment. services FOR SALE an active official after 34 High School. She attended @austintexas.gov. FOR RENT years. He developed a Mary Allen Junior College, The City of Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. nonprofit organization, BIDS receiving an emergency ABM Sports, a leadership certificate in elementary MISCELLANEOUS Louis Dotson, Jr. program for students. education in two years City of Austin Alfred B. Mays, Sr. is active Football (PVIL-UIL and started teaching in the “Bridging the Gap” in the NFL’s Retired Play- Pine Flat Independent Purchasing Office Inductee) ers Association and cur- School District. She taught Louis Dotson, Jr. was rently employed with the at Beloxi High School and The City of Austin Purchasing Office invites Circuit of the Americas. an all-around athlete at Love High School in Day- you to view current bid solicitations at https:// L.C. Anderson HS in Aus- ton, Texas. Hargis received New Jobs for the www.ci.austin.tx.us/financeonline/ Week of 7/06/2014 tin, participating in basket- her B.A. degree and per- Administrator, Senior Systems ball, baseball, track and manent teaching certifi- vendor_connection/solicitation/solicitations.cfm. Service Center football. In football, he cate from Tillotson Col- Vendors are encouraged to register on-line in the Monday-Friday, was a starter on offense 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. lege in Austin in 1949. She City’s Vendor Self Service System. Once your $5,170-$6,463/Monthly and defense and played on received her master’s in company is registered, you will receive notifica- Job# 1406017 the 1956 and 1957 state Education with a major in tions about new bid opportunities. For addi- Assistant, Executive championship teams. Special Education and a Service Center tional information regarding current bid opportu- Monday-Friday, Louis graduated from minor in Art Education 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. L. C. Anderson in 1958 and from Prairie View A&M in nities or Vendor Registration, please call the Pur- $3,023-$3,779/Monthly attended Huston-Tillotson 1963. Hargis taught in the chasing Office at 512-974-2500. Job# 1407004 Larry Vernon Priestley Coordinator, Evening/Weekend College. He started work- Creedmoor School District, For information on the City of Austin’s Mi- Football (PVILCA Hall of Operations – PT-(50%) ing for IBM in 1967 and in Georgetown ISD and Willis nority Owned and Women-Owned Procurement South Austin Campus 1971 became the Fame Inductee) ISD, being the first black Monday-Thursday, Program and the certification process, please 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. company’s first local black Larry Priestley gradu- teacher at Willis. From $1,587-$1,984/Monthly contact the Small & Minority Business Resources Job# 1406034 or $2 for a Day Pass. Day Pass. Department at 512-974-7600 or visit their website Coordinator, Evening/Weekend Also offered are MetroRapid Route Operations – PT-(50%) at http://www.austintexas.gov/smbr. Elgin Campus three E-Bus routes each 801 – Runs between Tech Monday-Thursday, fall and spring, when more Ridge and Southpark ARTISAN AND TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. UT students are on cam- Meadows until 12:30 a.m. vs. $1,587-$1,984/Monthly AMERICAN FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPAN, Job# 1406035 pus. E-Buses operate from Monday through Saturday, DAMARI ZAMORA District Police, Dispatcher midnight until 3 a.m. with service every 10-30 Case No. 13-CV-011419 Service Center Thursday through Satur- minutes depending on THE STATE OF WISCONSIN, to each person named above as a Hours are as assigned day, and travel between Third-Party Defendant: $2,369-$2,961/Monthly NIGHT time of day. Sunday ser- You are hereby notified that the Third-Party Plaintiff named Job# 1406040 popular student housing vice runs until 10:30 p.m. above has filed a lawsuit or other legal action against you. Within 40 District Police, Patrol Officer neighborhoods and down- A single ride costs $1.50, days after July 4, 2014, you must respond with a written demand for a Location is as assigned OWLERS copy of the complaint. The demand must be sent or delivered to the Hours are as assigned town. The cost to ride is or $3 for a Day Pass. court, whose address is Milwaukee County Circuit Court, Milwaukee $3,333-$4,166/Monthly $1, or $2 for a Day Pass. MetroBus – Operates County Courthouse, 901 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee Wisconsin 53233, Job# 1406038 and to the Third-Party Plaintiffs’ attorney, whose address is Booth & HAVE UT students and staff ride throughout Capital Metro’s rd Manager, Purchasing Calkins, 3400 S. 103 Street, Suite 400, Greenfield, WI 53227. Highland Business Center free with valid ID. service area, with many If you do not demand a copy of the complaint within 40 Monday-Friday, days, the court may grant judgment against you for the award of CHOICES Other evening routes running until mid- money or other legal action requested in the complaint, and you may 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. choices include: night. A single ride on lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the $4,466-$5,583/Monthly continued from page 1 MetroRail – Operates MetroBus is $1, or $2 for complaint. Job# 1407002 A judgment may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment Vice President, Student Services Night Owls operate Friday nights between a Day Pass. awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own Highland Business Center year-round from midnight downtown and Leander, For those headed out now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or Monday-Friday, seizure of property. 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. until 3 a.m. Monday with the last train leaving for a night of fun, Capital Dated this __26__ day of June, 2014. Salary Commensurate through Saturday, with five downtown at 12:30 a.m. Metro encourages planning BOOTH AND CALKINS Upon Experience. routes than run between On Saturday nights, trains the return trip ahead of time Job# 1407003 Attorneys for Steven M. Kielski and Artisan and Truckers Casualty Company Apply at HR popular late-night destina- run between downtown by using the online trip Middle Fiskville Rd. tions on 6th Street and lo- and Lakeline, with the last planner, handy free mobile 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 cal neighborhoods. Buses departure downtown at app, going to capmetro.org BY: Job Line (512 223-5621 midnight. A single ride or calling the GO Line at hhtp://www./austincc.ed run every 20 to 30 minutes, THOMAS T. CALKINS EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V and a single ride costs $1, costs $2.75, or $5.50 for a 512-474-1200. State Bar No. 1045717 Page 8 ~ July 11, 2014/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com PROGRAMS ~ AWARENESS THETHE ORIGINALORIGINAL L.C.L.C. ANDERSONANDERSON HIGHHIGH SCHOOLSCHOOL 6060THTH CLASSCLASS REUNIONREUNION –– CLASSCLASS OFOF 19541954

The Old L.C. Anderson High School Class of 1954 highlight of the tour was the visit made to Mr. Richard for the City of Austin, while Ms. Delores Gregg Duffie celebrated its 60th Class Reunion the weekend of June Overton, who is 108 years old! read the Proclamation for Travis County in the absence 27 – June 29, 2014, at the Holiday Inn on Lady Bird Lake On Saturday night, the Reunion Banquet took place of Judge Sam Biscoe. here in Austin, Texas. The reunion theme was “Look- with over sixty-six people in attendance. To describe The food was blessed by Rev. J.T. Stewart, followed ing Back-Moving Forward” the gala affair as regal would be an understatement, by moments of reflections moderated by Edna Humphries Registration for the reunion began on Friday, the 27th, as the décor reflected the Old AHS “Black & Gold” Rhambo and summarized by Dorothy Franklin Anthony, fea- followed by a Reception later that evening, filled with laugh- school colors, topped off with candlelight centerpieces turing Betty Redd Washington, Class of 1949; Alexander ter, music, dancing and reminiscing of times past. On illuminating the entire banquet ballroom. W. Porter, Class of 1950; Roscoe Overton, Class of 1952; Saturday, classmates took a tour of the City of Austin, with Walter Shaw, Jr., Master of Ceremony, began the gala Edith Davis McKinney, Class of 1954; Constable Danny Walter Shaw, Jr. serving as the tour guide. The tour in- event by introducing Ms. Laverne Brown Cook, who sung Thomas, Class of 1969; and Linda Rogers Moore, Class of cluded the University of Texas, The Governor’s mansion, a beautiful rendition of “The Way We Were”. Afterwards, 1971. Downtown Austin, and many areas of East Austin. The Reginald Arnold gave the invocation, followed with greet- Reginald Arnold and Connie Miller were recognized BLACK AREA RESOURCES ings given by Bobbie Hyder Arnold, Reunion Committee for their outstanding service and support of the class of ORGANIZATION MEETING Chair and Raymond Whitley, Old Anderson Alumni Asso- 1954. Saturday July 26th @ 10 am ciation Chair. The gala ended with closing remarks from Ada @ the Victory Grill, 1104 E.11th. Ada Stewart Harden, President of the local chapter Stewart Harden and Bobbie Arnold, and closing prayer Developing an action plan for issues affecting the of the L.C. Anderson Class of 1954, gave the occasion. by Edith McKinney to climax the evening. AAA Community for the entire metropolitan area. A memorial to the deceased classmates were Reunion classmates worshiped at Mt. Sinai Mis- Topics of discussion: given by Ms. Robbie Dotson Overton and Ms. Gladys sionary Baptist Church on Sunday morning, with an in- *Gentrification *Civil Rights *Cultural needs Horton Williams. spiring message by Reverend A.W. Mays, Pastor of Mt. *Education FMI: 512.751.1362 Mayor Pro Tem Sheryl Cole read the Proclamation Sinai Missionary Baptist Church. PVILCA moved to Victoria and teams that went unde- worked for E.I. DuPont for feated. He was named All- Hall of 15 years, retiring in 1994. State in 1956 and 1957 Purnell officiated football, and known as ‘Flying Joe Fame volleyball and baseball Wade.’ Joe Wade received games in the Army and in a football scholarship Inductees Victoria. He also became from Texas Southern Uni- a member of the South- versity and was team cap- continued from page 7 west Officials Association. tain. He passed away in Charles Purnell, Jr. ac- 1999. cepted the call into ministry in 1997 and is currently a pastor in San Antonio.

Isaac Robinson Charles Purnell, Jr. Football (PVILCA Hall Of Football (PVILCA Hall of Fame Inductee) Isaac Robinson is a Fame Inductee) Joe Wade Purnell played on native of San Marcos but Football (PVILCA Hall of state championship teams graduated from L.C. Fame Inductee) in 1956 and 1957 at L.C. Anderson HS in Austin Anderson HS in Austin; he Joe Wade graduated where he played football was a guard, linebacker from L.C. Anderson HS in for three seasons, includ- and center. He was named Austin in 1958. He played ing 1962 and 1963 when All-State center in 1957 for Coach Raymond he lettered. Isaac played and graduated Anderson in Timmons and was a four- offense and defense and 1958. Purnell attended year letterman. His 1955 named All-District line- Oakland City College in team’s only loss came at backer as a senior. Isaac California then entered the the bi-district level. Wade has been self-employed U.S. Army, serving 21 played on the 1956 and since 1971 in the printing years. After retiring, he 1957 state championship business. The Black Registry 2014 Edition Is Available Now At The VILLAGER Call (512) 476-0082 to reserve yours today