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Vol. 44 No. 38 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] February 10, 2017 BLACK HISTORY MONTH: INSIDE The Crisis in Black Education Hey, Obama? QUEEN B! Austin provides How’s It Hangin’? by: Mark Kennedy | AP Entertainment Writer an artistic learning RAPPIN’ experience for youth. by: The Associated Press Tommy Wyatt See SUMMIT Named in their Page 2 Honor! During Black History Month, we are featuring a number of former leaders of this community who have streets, buildings, and parks Rev. D. Scott recants named after them to help keep top gang voter their memories alive. support statement. While Black History See TRUMP Month usually focuses on Page 3 National Leaders, many of the In this recent but undated photo made avail- people who have made great able by Virgin.com, former U.S President Barack contributions in our Obama prepares to kitesurf during his stay on community are overlooked. Moskito Island, British Virgin Islands. The And for the new members of former president and his wife stayed on Mosikto our community, they hear the Island owned by Richard Branson, founder of names, but cannot make a the Virgin Group, after he finished his second term as President and left the White House. (Jack connection to the people that Texas commemorates Brockway/Virgin.com via AP) we honor. We thought that it 44th anniversary of would be helpful to post a Roe v. Wade ruling. NECKER ISLAND, tive of Hawaii, told him small memo as to who some See RALLY British Virgin Islands (AP) he was prevented from of these people are and their Page 6 contributions. These will not — Former President surfing by his security be long bios, but it will give Barack Obama, and his detail during his time in Rep. Lloyd the new residents an idea as to wife, Michelle, have spent office. why they were honored by our some time vacationing Branson says after Doggett community. with Richard Branson spending a couple days (Courtesy of Beyonce/Instagram) The first of these is being since leaving the White learning to kitesurf, Introduces featured in this issue; and re- House. Obama bested the bil- NEW YORK (AP) — not immediately respond introduces us to Dr. Everett H. The Virgin Group lionaire in a watersport Blue Ivy is about to be- to requests for comment. Bill to Help Givens. He was a Dentist, but founder put up a blog challenge. come a big sister — twice The news triggered half a also an outspoken community post with pictures and He says inviting the over. million tweets in 45 min- Working activist. Givens Park and video of the ex-president Obamas to his island was Beyoncé and Jay Z utes, according to Twitter. Recreation Center was named kitesurfing off one of “a huge honor.” announced Wednesday on Their daughter, Blue Families in his honor. It is not an easy Branson’s private islands Obama spent his first Instagram that the super- Ivy, was born in 2012. The task to get public places named in the British Virgin Is- days after leaving Wash- star singer is pregnant little girl served as the in- Afford in honor of citizens. And many lands. Branson writes ington vacationing in Palm with twins. spiration for Jay Z’s hit of them are deceased before that Obama, who’s a na- Springs, California. “We have been song “Glory,” and she’s College that happens. However, these blessed two times over. appeared in music videos citizens make contributions to Denzel Washington, Viola We are incredibly grateful alongside her mother. our community by working on that our family will be Beyoncé, who set a our behalf to see that we get Davis, Mahershala Ali and growing by two,” said a record in December for our fair share of civil statement signed “The earning Grammy Award representation. the Cast of Hidden Figures Carters,” Jay Z’s real last nominations in the rock, Regrettably, I did not know Win Big at SAG Awards name. pop, R&B and rap catego- Dr. Givens personally. The news accompa- ries in the same year with However, I have been the By Naomi Richard | VILLAGER Contributer nied a photo of Beyonce her diverse album “Lem- recipient of some of his hard showing a baby bump onade,” announced her work. When I came to Austin while wearing just a bra, last pregnancy at the 2011 as a young man, I heard a lot underwear and a veil, MTV VMAs. Washington, D.C. – about him. One reason was kneeling in front of a back- Beyoncé in October U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D- drop of flowers. The TX), Ranking Member of that the East Austin Beauty See WOMAN, page 2 Pageants were held at the singer’s representative did the Ways and Means Tax Policy Subcommittee, in- Givens Park Swimming pool. The Screen Actors Guild Awards® presented its That was a very popular event My Brother's Keeper troduced today the Ex- coveted Actor® statuettes for the outstanding motion pand American Educa- in our community and the local picture and primetime television performances of 2016 winners would advance on to Coding Makerspace tional Opportunity Act, at the 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards® held which would help working Miss Black Texas or even Miss • Code VR scenes that can be used to create Sunday, Jan. 29 at the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition families pay for college. Black America. virtual reality websites and apps that can be Center. This legislation is part of a You have to search long and shared with anyone. In a ceremony attended by film and television’s tax package to support the hard to find information about • Interact with entrepreneurs and virtual leading actors, the 23rd Annual SAG Awards® was si- middle class that also in- many of these citizens. And the reality developers and connect to mulcast live coast-to-coast by TNT and TBS at 8 p.m. cluded Ways and Means little information that you can mentors from the tech industry and startup (ET). Committee Ranking Mem- find only leaves you hungry to community. Honored with individual awards were Denzel ber Richard Neal’s legisla- learn more. February 11, 2017 | 10 am – 4 pm Washington, Emma Stone, Mahershala Ali and Viola tion to expand the Earned As East Austin continues to March 11, 2017 | 10 am – 4 pm Davis for performances in motion pictures, and Bryan Income Tax Credit (EITC) make its change from an April 8, 2017 | 10 am – 4 pm Cranston, Sarah Paulson, John Lithgow, Claire Foy, Wil- and Rep. Rosa DeLauro’s African American community May 13, 2017 | 10 am – 4 pm liam H. Macy and Julia Louis-Dreyfus for performances legislation to expand the to one for the new citizens, we Here is an opportunity for boys of color in in television. The Screen Actors Guild Awards originated Child Tax Credit. will have to work hard to make college and grades 11-12 to attend a FREE Cod- awards for the outstanding performances by a motion “Removing financial sure that our citizens who are ing Makerspace at the Carver Museum. picture cast and by television drama and comedy en- barriers to higher educa- no longer among us do not lose sembles. The Actor® for a motion picture cast perfor- their place in our historic 1165 Angelina St.,Austin, TX 78702 tion enables students to community. See DENZEL’S EMOTIONAL SPEECH, page 2 (512) 974-4926 See AOTC, page 7 Page 2 ~ THE VILLAGER/February 10, 2017 THE COMMUNIQUÉ www.theaustinvillager.com Named in their DENZEL: “I was supposed to have Honor faith…but I didn’t have faith”

Pictured left to right: Denzel Washington wins Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role. Viola Davis wins Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role. Dr. Everett H. Givens Mahershala Ali wins Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role. On front page, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae and Taraji P. Henson for Hidden Figures, winner of Out- On November 12, 1974, the Parks and Recreation standing Performance by a Cast in a Motion. All photos courtesy of the Screen Actors Guild Awards®. Advisory Board voted to recommend to City Council that the name of Oak Springs Park be changed to Dr. Everett CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 H. Givens Park. The City Council adopted the mance went this year to “Hidden Figures,” while tears, “This film is about unity. We stand here as proud recommendation to rename the park in the memory of Dr. the Actors® for television drama and comedy ensemble actors thanking every member of this incredible Guild Givens, a well known East Austin dentist and civic leader. performances went this year to “Stranger Things” and who voted for us and for recognizing our hard work. In September 1975, approval for construction of a large “Orange is the New Black.” The women whose shoulders we stand on are 3 Ameri- recreation center was given by the City Council. The Parks The acceptance speeches were filled with grati- can heroes: Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Washington and and Recreation Advisory Board again voted unanimously tude, astonishment, frustration with the new Presiden- Mary Jackson. Without them we would not know how to recommend to City Council that the new center be named tial administration, and overwhelming joy of being rec- to reach the stars.” the Dr. Everett H. Givens Recreation Center, and opened ognized by peers. Below are a few highlights of the Mahershalalhashbaz “Mahershala” Ali took home to the public on March 30, 1979. The Givens Park houses evening. Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Support- the recreation center, neighborhood swimming pool, pavilion, Denzel Washington, for example, gave an emo- ing Role for Moonlight. According to his biography, two lighted tennis courts, playscape, a large picnic area, tional acceptance speech, “I’m a God-fearing man. I Mahershala first earned widespread attention for his and two softball fields. The recreation center consists of a was supposed to have faith…but I didn’t have faith. role in the Netflix series ‘House of Cards.’ He has since full size gymnasium, meeting and dance room, weight and God bless you all and all the other actors.” Washing- won acclaim for his starring roles in the series ‘Luke boxing room, kitchen, and administrative offices. Givens ton went on to thank playwrights Tennessee Will- Cage.’ Recreation Center and Park is located at 3811 E. 12th iams, Arthur Miller, Eugene O’neill, Edward Albee and Dolly Parton presented Lily Tomlin with the 53rd Street, in deep East Austin. August Wilson. With complete transparency, he Life Achievement Award, following a filmed salute shared, “I have a fear of opening night and a pre- to the actor, comedian, writer, producer and all-round miere like everyone else.” Clearly the fear was out- entertainment maverick. Beyoncé is the weighed by the grand success of Fences at the box The 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards office and its recognition during the current award presented by SAG-AFTRA with Screen Actors Guild most nominated season. Awards®, LLC was produced by Avalon Harbor Pro- Taraji P. Henson spoke for Hidden Figures, winner ductions. For more information about the SAG Awards, of Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Pic- SAG-AFTRA, TNT and TBS and a complete list of win- woman in Grammy ture. She had this to say while seemingly holding back ners visit www.sagawards.com. Awards history CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ATX Youth Summit 2017: ended her six-month Formation World Tour at MetLife Stadium in New York City. She has also been A Celebration of Teen Creativity named one of the headliners this spring at the Coachella music festival. AUSTIN, TX - The Beyoncé and Jay Z routinely make listings of the Women in Jazz Associa- most powerful people in the entertainment industry. She tion, Inc. and the City of is the most nominated woman in Grammy Awards his- Austin Parks and Recre- tory, with 53 nominations and 20 wins. He co-founded ation Department will host the record company Roc-A-Fella, the clothing line the ATX Teen Summit 2017 Rocawear, a nightclub chain and the streaming service on Monday, February 20, Tidal. 2016 at the George Wash- She and Jay Z were married in April 2008. Beyoncé ington Carver Museum and revealed in 2013 that she had suffered a miscarriage Cultural Center, 1165 before Blue Ivy’s birth. Angelina Street, Austin, TX In 2013, Beyoncé told ABC News that she defi- from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. nitely “would like more children.” Registration begins at “I think my daughter needs some company. I defi- 8:00 am. The Summit is nitely love being a big sister,” she said, referring to little free to the public. The sister, Grammy-nominated singer Solange Knowles. purpose of the ATX Youth The news of the pregnancy comes a day after Summit 2016 project is to Pharrell Williams and his wife, Helen Lasichanh, con- provide an artistic learning firmed they had welcomed triplets. Those babies join experience for Austin 8-year-old big brother Rocket.

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Dance Team Tryouts African-American Female Inventors Honor Roll Field Lesson hair straighteners, special so I was able to go on the ington let me know that oils, and hair stimulant honor roll field lesson. they had one and ever products for African When we got there they since then I have been in- American women. Ma- told us all the safety rules terested in joining! At first, dame C. J. Walker was her for using the blasters. Af- I had some insecurities protégé. ter that, I bought some sour about if I should join or not ·Patricia Bath was patch kids and a sprite and I thought about it for born in Harlem, New York before I played. a little while and asked my in 1952. In 1981, she in- When I started to friends and family what vented a surgical tool play it was really fun be- they thought about it and called Laserphaco Probe. cause I got to shoot other I have decided to audition! Her laser removal method people. My favorite part I have a little advice for all Ava Roberts for cataract lens trans- was the capture the flag of the guys in the world Spring Hill Elementary Malakhi Washington formed eye surgery by because you had to use a that want to join a dance Joshua Moore Covington Academy making the procedure lot of strategy to get the team, you should do any- KIPP Austin Academy There are many Afri- more accurate, less inva- flag from the opposing On March 28th thing that you enjoy. can-American women who sive, and less risky. Last Wednesday our team. Covington middle school Dance is just a hobby, like made history! Some you ·Maretta Johnson school went on a field trip At the end, my friend will be holding dance try- other hobbies like football, have heard about and was born in Canton, Geor- to Dart 'Em Up. You were and I went to the arcade outs. When I first started soccer, and basketball. You some you have not. In cel- gia in 1967. In 2007, she able to go if you had a GPA and we both got a bounce off dancing at school, I did should love yourself even ebrating Black History invented the first diaper of 3.5 or higher. If you did ball. Also, we played air not know that Covington if you are interested in month, I read about Afri- bag with a built in bottle not go, you had to do lots hockey. We were mad we had a dance team. My doing something out of can-American women in- warmer that was battery of work. didn't get to finish be- dance teacher Ms. Wash- the norm. ventors who changed the powered and car adapt- My GPA was a 3.83 cause we were tied. course of history. I learned able. It has a storage Hairspray, JR. Musical a lot and am sharing infor- cooler, garment bag con- What is Society Like Today mation about three of eight Tony awards. The version, back pack conver- them: sion, and a plastic storage become a thing. When we musical takes place in 1962 were born we didn’t have and follows Tracy Turnblad’s ·Annie Malone was pouch for soiled items. rise to fame after she earns born in Metropolis, Illinois This all-in one travel bag the ability to hate we just a position dancing on the in 1869. In 1889, she de- for parents is called Total wanted love and attention. popular show “Corny veloped non-damaging Travel Baby. Because many people and Collins Show.” Tracy fights groups of people planted against Miss Hairspray fear in our ancestors we Queen, Amber Von Tussle, Goals try to come up with a new and her mother to integrate Some people have way to be more than the the show. With the help of goals that are easy to at- under dog. Seaweed J. Stubs, Link As we come up with Larkin, Penny Pingleton, tain such as going skating new ways of thought and and so many more, Tracy or mowing the lawn. succeeds in permanently Therefore, these people technology we begin to Kayla Winn raise the line that is our Cyrena Matingou integrating the show. The have a lower chance to Manor New Technology limit. If we want to se- Cedar Ridge H. S. musical was performed succeed in life compared with numerous set and to people who have goals ceded we have to think Ridgeview Middle School costume changes, three are to become doctor or a The fact that in about not only ourselves performed Hairspray, Jr. on kisses, and one large can of world renowned physicist. today’s society it’s socially but everyone affected. If February 2nd, 3rd, and 4th hairspray. You should always set acceptable to hate doesn’t you need electricity but in the Ridgeview The middle school students surprise me at all. We all you target electric compa- auditorium. The cast was did a wonderful job goals that are challenging Averill Topps want to improve some- nies you lose the factory comprised of 6th, 7th, and capturing the emotions of and realistic so that you 8th graders who worked for the characters and the Stephen F. Austin H.S. learn how work at hitting thing and think dividing where power is created. three months to put on the gravity of their situation. It Hello everybody, to- your goal and actually ourselves because of dif- You use money used to pro- show. The director of the was wonderful to see a day I want to talk to you achieving that goal. If you ferent beliefs is the an- duce goods, there are less show was Mrs. Stacy show that included so many about why it's very impor- do this you will find that swer. This is been happen- jobs available, and now Meisetschlaeger, the diverse characters and tant that you always try your life will change for ing all throughout history. there’s no way to operate technical director was Ms. taught the students to your hardest to achieve the better. For example, I Thomas Hobbes explains the things many believe Valerie Taylor, and the appreciate themselves. It is your goals in life. Before I made a goal to get all A's how it is the nature of man are necessary to live. This musical directors were Mr. crucial that our youth to want to be better than decision some think are Marvin Goad and Mr. continue to be exposed to do that I would like to take or A's and B's this semes- everyone else and that it small are what causes the Rodney Chapman. pieces of art such as this to the chance to tell you that ter and now I am getting Hairspray Jr. is a modified learn about diversity, I have been selected for better grades than last causes man to then do world to go round or just version of Hairspray, a integrity, and friendship in my school's gaming team semester since I had a what ever it takes to gain stop. All people of all ages musical which received a different way. called AEL. Now to tell you good goal. power. This however does must learn to love, accept, about why you should work That's all for this not mean hate fixes any- and care about others in hard to achieve your week, Until Next Time. Go thing that’s considered a order for us to get past Frederick Douglas goals. Austin High Maroons! problem. Hate is what what’s been going on the causes war and violence to past few years. Unveiling ACT Saturday, February 11, 2017 Black History Month 1:00 pm | 3:00 pm students have shown significant growth over the important people and George Washington Carver Museum multiple subjects of the events in history. 1165 Angelina St., Austin, Texas ACT, and this week we will The founder of Black still continue to practice in History Month Carter G. order to maintain our Woodson was born in growth and achieve our in- 1875 in New Canton VA, dividual goals. he was the son of former We are all very slaves.In 1907 he received grateful that our school his B.A degree from the provides these resources University of Chicago. Jalen Moore Montrae Nelson to us free of charge es- Lastly, In 1926 Carter KIPP Austin Collegiate Four Points M. S. pecially considering at G. Woodson and the Asso- This Saturday, the jun- most public schools stu- Hello, This month we ciation for the study of iors at my school will take dents would have to pre- are celebrating the history Negro Life and History an- Frederick Douglas our first official ACT test. pare during their own and accomplishments of nounced the second week We've spent these last time. I'd also like to thank African Americans in our of February to be called A special unveiling of renowed African American two weeks, especially, all of my teachers for in- country, better known as "Negro History Week". In sculptor, Tina Allen whose work tells the story iconic learning multiple strate- vesting so much time Black History Month. In 1976 the expansion to African Americans. The item is on loan to the museum gies and praticing for the into helping us improve America, UK, Canada this "Black History Month" was courtesy of the Berri T. McBride Family Trust. test. More than half of the our ACT scores. is an annual observance of approved. www.theaustinvillager.com THE COURIER THE VILLAGER/February 10, 2017~ Page 5 College Decision Factors Playoffs Black History Austin I would like to study Span- champions. We are look- Demita Jo Deblanc was an ish during my time in col- ing to play either Dripping American actress, come- lege and possibly get a Springs High school or dian and music performer. minor in the language, to Seguin high school. Both She was a star guess on go along with my sports of those teams are fighting the old Jack Paar late night administration minor. to the final game of district television show of the Some colleges are very to see who will be in third early 1960’s. strict in what you can and and fourth place. The last Barbara Smith cannot study when pursu- time we were in playoffs Conrad in 1957 was the ing a specific major. we're in 2008. focus of a racial contro- Two other very im- This year is a big versy at the University of Wesley Dickerson portant factors that I need year for the Austin High Texas in Austin, Texas. She Cedar Ridge H. S. to consider are, where I Lady Maroons basketball was pulled from her part Tiana Gardner in the play “Dido and As I begin to get want to live for the major- Austin High School team. The playoff game Tyler Allen deeper and deeper into ity of the next four years will be either Monday Barbara Jordan Elem. Aeneas” a love story. This the final semester of my of my life, and what con- Austin High Lady Ma- February 13 or Tuesday play would have a love senior year I am getting nections and job opportu- roons basketball team are February 14, location and This month is “Black scene between a Black closer and closer to mak- nities a college can offer in playoffs! We were pre- day depending on which History Month”, but to my and a White. This was un- ing my final college deci- me. The main purpose of sented the district cham- team will be in fourth sister it’s the “Father- acceptable at the time. sion. I have received all of a college education is to pionship trophy for region place. The boys basket- Daughter” dance week at She went on become an my college decisions so far prepare for a career in the 25 5A on January 31 ball team has to win their Barbara Jordan. Every international acclaimed and one of the biggest de- future. I want to be able to against LBJ. Our last dis- last three games to be year our school has this American opera singer. cisions of my life is very go out into the surround- trict game will be Tuesday able to make it into play- dance. All the girls get to Angela Mederias is a near. I have a lot to con- ing area of my university February 7, 2016 against offs. Those three games dress up and act like big national recognized writer sider. and see multiple places Travis High School. This are against Travis, girls. This week I will high- of children and cook One of the first things where I could see myself will be only the second MacCallum, and Crocket. light outstanding accom- books. Judy Arnold is I have to consider is what employed and successful. time in Austin High Girls Support your maroons plishments by Black fe- noted singer and actress. each school has to offer Also as I venture outside of basketball history that we through the finishing males from Austin or while Adreane Rison Isom is a me. Every college has their my college campus I want were named district touches of the season! living in Austin. noted sculpturer. She is own specific set of pro- to see a vibrant city and Wilhemina Delco most known for her 8 foot grams and academic col- community that I will en- Black History Month was the first African- bronze sculpture of fame leges to choose from. joy for a very important American in Austin elected heavyweight boxer Jack Many schools have spe- and extended period of After that, he began to to the school board. She Johnson. This statute is lo- cific criteria that each stu- my life. build his reputation for his later became the first Af- cated in Johnson’s home- dent graduating under a I have a very impor- skill of fixing things. He rican-American elected to town of Galveston, Texas. certain major must meet. tant decision to make in made the subject on the the Texas State Legislature If you Google these names In my situation I would like my life very soon, and I newspaper for a heroic from Austin area. She you can find more infor- to study business and have these factors and rescue in 1916 of workers served for twenty years. mation. graduate with a business more to consider. I’m get- trapped within a tunnel, degree, but I also want to ting closer to my decision 50 ft. beneath Lake Erie. Super Bowl Sunday study sports administra- and I am excited to say While he was rescu- tion because that is the that I will know where I ing them he was wearing thought to myself, "The field of business that I am will be going to college in Kevin Parish his own invention called a Falcons are going to take interested in. Additionally the coming months. Park Crest M.S. safety hood smoke protec- this win, no doubt." The tion device which was score was 28-9. 4th quar- Since this is Black later renamed gas-mask. ter started and I wondered History Month I am going Morgan also created sew- why people watched the to write about someone ing machines, black hair oil ending if they already UT Austin’s Harry I haven’t heard about be- dye, and invented a know the outcome. Al- fore, Garrett Augustus curved-tooth comb for most every play that Tom Ransom Center Presents Morgan, Sr. Mr. Morgan hair straightening in 1910. Brady ran, he got sacked. was an African American He also made needed ad- It was very embarrassing Free Spring Programs inventor and community justments to the traffic sig- for the Patriots. leader. He was born on nal in 1923. Thanks to Damon Luckett II Most of the time, I'd The Harry Ransom Center, located on The March 4, 1877 in Claysville Garrett Morgan we Hays High School go in my room if the score University of Texas at Austin campus, will host Community, Kentucky. wouldn’t have those was obvious that they This Sunday, I spent were going to win like the free programs throughout the spring on sub- When Garret turned 16 he things that he invented moved to Cleveland, Ohio back then and what we time with my family Seahawks and Broncos jects ranging from literature to photography. where he began to start have improved and in- watching the Super Bowl. Super Bowl game. But, I Programs will run from February 9th fixing sewing machines. vested in today. Before the game started, had a funny feeling that through April 27th, at the Harry Ransom Cen- we prepared hamburgers the game wasn't going to ter, 21st and Guadalupe streets; Blanton Audi- community. and fries. All of my family end like I'd thought it torium, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. David Hare and Deborah E. Lipstadt sat in the living room talk- would. I learned a valuable Tuesday, March 7, 6:30 p.m., Blanton Auditorium ing about the future vic- lesson --- never give up. Tom The Ransom Center offers programs that Playwright and screenwriter David Hare and tory of the Falcons. I was Brady came back from a 19 engage the community with its collections. They scholar Deborah E. Lipstadt discuss their work on the so excited about the game point deficit, scored enough include: 2016 film “Denial.” The film is based on Lipstadt’s le- because I knew that this to take the game into over- gal battle with David Irving, who accused her of libel was going to be a close time, then won the Super Mainz to Austin: Carl H. Pforzheimer’s Gutenberg after she declared him a Holocaust denier. In libel cases, game since it was the Su- Bowl. Tom Brady played the Bible” the English legal system places the burden of proof on per Bowl. Besides the first overtime game, won Thursday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m., Harry Ransom Center the defendant, so Lipstadt and her legal team had to game, my favorite part of his 5th Super Bowl, and Eric White, curator of rare books at Princeton Uni- prove that the Holocaust occurred. Hare’s archive re- the Super Bowl is the com- made a lot of Patriots fans versity, discusses the Ransom Center’s Gutenberg sides at the Ransom Center. Co-sponsored by the Gale mercials. day happier. I guess it safe Bible, focusing on recent scholarship and new discov- Lecture of the Schusterman Center for Jewish Studies I watched the game to say that this was in God's eries related to its early provenance. The Center’s at The University of Texas at Austin. for about 3 quarters and Plans. Gutenberg Bible is on permanent display. A reception Curators’ Tour for Wave Books. A reception and book signing follow. follows. Wednesday, March 22, 7 p.m., Harry Ransom Cen- Co-sponsored by the New Writers Project at The Uni- “Mary Hutchinson Observed: From Bloomsbury ter versity of Texas at Austin. to Beckett” The curators of “Stories to Tell: Selections from Poetry on the Plaza Wednesday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m., Harry Ransom Cen- the Harry Ransom Center” offer unique perspective Wednesday, April 12, noon, Harry Ransom Cen- ter into the exhibition and the Center’s collections. ter Brenda Bynum presents “Mary Hutchinson Ob- “ ‘Uncle Tom’s Cabin’ and the American Stage” Enjoy readings from narrative poems in the served: From Bloomsbury to Beckett,” an illustrated Thursday, March 30, 4 p.m., Harry Ransom Cen- Center’s collections, inspired by the exhibition “Sto- lecture that documents Hutchinson’s impact on 20th- ter ries to Tell: Selections from the Harry Ransom Center.” century arts and letters. Bynum was a resident artist The theatrical adaptation of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” A New History of the “First Photograph” and faculty member at Emory University in the Depart- reached three times as many people in America as the Thursday, April 27, 7 p.m., Harry Ransom Center ment of Theater Studies from 1983 to 2000. original novel, which was the second-best-selling book Jessica S. McDonald, the Ransom Center’s Nancy “The Library of the Future” in the 19th century after the Bible. Eric Colleary, the Inman and Marlene Nathan Meyerson Curator of Pho- Donald G. Davis, Jr. Lecture Ransom Center’s Cline Curator of Theatre and Perform- tography, rethinks the historical moment, as well as Thursday, March 2, 7 p.m., Harry Ransom Center ing Arts, shares insights into the original manuscripts the personal circumstance, shaping Helmut and Alison Helen Shenton, librarian and college archivist of held in the Center’s collections and traces the fasci- Gernsheim’s announcement of their “re-discovery of Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, presents “The Library nating production history of one of the single most im- the world’s first photograph” in 1952. She presents a of the Future; the Future of the Library.” Shenton ex- portant plays in American theater history. critical examination of the Gernsheims’ subsequent plores the seismic social and technological shifts un- Poet Matthew Zapruder rewriting of the history of photography and their cham- derway in education, research, teaching and learning Tuesday, April 4, 7 p.m., Harry Ransom Center pioning of Joseph Nicéphore Niépce as the sole inven- that are transforming libraries. Cumulatively, these Award-winning poet, editor and translator Mat- tor of photography, and considers the legacy of those challenge the very notion of what a library is and offer thew Zapruder reads selections of his poetry from his efforts on the Ransom Center’s interpretation of the exciting potential for what it might become. With forthcoming book, “Why Poetry,” “an incisive argument Gernsheim collection today. broad experience in both public and private memory for poetry’s accessibility to all readers.” Author of four For more information, contact: Jennifer Tisdale, Harry organizations on both sides of the Atlantic, Shenton poetry collections, Zapruder is also the poetry editor Ransom Center, 512-471-8949; Suzanne Krause, Harry Ran- offers her unique perspective on the research library for the New York Times Magazine and editor-at-large som Center, 512-471-6406. Page 6 ~ THE VILLAGER/February 10, 2017 DIASPORA www.theaustinvillager.com

nonprofit ribbon cutting community such as Jeff tin. Black status. It was a special Travallion who is the cur- Moreover, the event night for all of its members rent elected Commis- was well attended and Women in to celebrate their status. sioner of Precinct 1. Com- very well enjoyed by its Over the past year, Rose missioner Travallion en- members. According to Business Smith the founder of the couraged the members of one of the attendees, “It Black Women in Business the group to get involved was an awesome night Ribbon and her team worked hard in their local community with likeminded black to assemble and build this and also to attend some of women in business.” Fur- Cutting organization. As they gain the County Commissioner thermore, another at- their nonprofit status, the meetings so that other tendee stated that, “The Ceremony Black Women in Business members of the court Black Women in Business by Tsoke group are looking beyond can get to know who they was a good way to kick off (Chuch) Adjavon | Austin, Texas to other cit- really are. In addition, Dr. the Black History Month.” Villager Columnist ies in Texas. For instance, Kazique Prince who is In addition, the women at they recently held an Black Women In Business: Commissioner Jeff from the mayor office this event felt that the On February 3, the event in San Antonio, Travallion, Rose Smith, and Kazique Primce. Photo spoke about the re- group will grow in new di- Black Women in Business Texas. by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon sources that are available mensions for the year of held their official 501C At the ribbon cutting event, there were prominent leaders in the through the city of Aus- 2017. According to Texas Alli- support numerous “pro- quires abortion facilities to Texas ance for Life, the “2017 life bills” that are before train workers to identify Texas Rally for Life” will the legislature. According and assist victims of sex Alliance for commemorate the 44th to the TAS, “Your presence trafficking.” anniversary of the tragic will reaffirm recent pro-life Moreover, there was Life Host Roe v. Wade Supreme gains from the sensational a very festive but, serious Court decision in 1973, 84th legislative session, tone to this event. After Annual which made abortion legal including passage of the rally, the attendees throughout all nine House Bill 2; as well as the had the opportunity to lis- Pro-Life months of pregnancy. In passage and upholding of ten to some great gospel the wake of Roe, this legal the Sonogram Bill, the groups and other groups Rally abortion in our nation has strongest in the nation; while they awaited for the by Tsoke claimed the lives of more the defunding of Planned speakers. One of the (Chuch) Adjavon | than 58 million unborn Parenthood by as much as speakers at this rally was Villager Columnist children and has hurt $30 million per year; the Corey Tabor. Corey Tabor countless women and creation of the Choose Life is the Founder and Lead Last week, the “Texas men.” license plate to promote Pastor of Full Life Commu- Alliance for Life” held their The rally was well at- infant adoption; protec- nity Church, a missionary, annual march and rally at tended by its members tion of parent’s rights maturing, multicultural the State Capital. Accord- and to those who support through reforming the ju- church planter in Austin, ing to the organizers, this the cause of life. Not only dicial bypass process; Texas that lives to recon- rally was an opportunity was an opportunity for the guaranteeing a patient’s cile people to God and one for them to “show the organizers to show case right to food and water at another. Corey is the Di- media and our elected of- Pictured above is Corey Tablor, Texas Pro-Life their strength in numbers the end of his or her life; rector of Austin LifeGuard ficials that Texas is pro-life. rally guest speaker. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon but also an opportunity to and also a law that re- with Austin LifeCare.

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Austin has undergone a searcher in the Depart- Gathering series repre- fourth-grade students Perrin, who is an associate radical demographic shift ment of Geography and sents UT’s open door to Children who are visiting a history vice president in the Univer- due to the process of the Environment, have the Austin community, museum but are sur- sity of Texas at Austin Divi- gentrification. As property conducted surveys with providing time and space prised by what happens sion of Diversity and Com- values increase exponen- these residents and will for community collabora- Feb. 18 when people from iconic munity Engagement. The tially, more high-rise build- share their findings at the tion. The monthly gather- AUSTIN, TX - A free images come to life and production is best suited for ings and trendy eateries next Front Porch Gather- ing works to address issues performance of the tell them their personal children ages eight and up are replacing historic ing event on Feb. 28, 6:30 of equity, disparity and children’s play, “Liberty! stories. These characters and their families. This pro- neighborhoods, displacing p.m. at Huston-Tillotson access through active en- Equality! And Fireworks!” entertain and enlighten; duction is co-sponsored by long-standing working- University, Agard- gagement and connects will be held on Saturday, taking the next genera- the Education Department class residents of color. Lovinggood Auditorium, UT research and resources Feb. 18 at 2:00 p.m. at the tion of theatregoers on a of the LBJ Presidential Li- Yet despite these 900 Chicon St. with community organiza- LBJ Library Auditorium fascinating journey brary and Museum and the changes, a few longtime The community-wide tions and community (2313 Red River St., Austin, through the history of the Division of Diversity and residents have remained, dialogue, hosted by the members. TX 78705). No tickets or Civil Rights Movement. Community’s Engagement. maintaining their prop- Community Engagement The event is free and reservations are required. erty, presence and place in Center, will include explo- open to the public. Food SpawGlass Contractors, the Construction Manager at the community. Eric Tang, ration of strategies and will be provided. Visit this Austin Community College Risk for the ACC Round Rock Phase II Project, requests professor in the College of models for addressing on- website to read about past District (ACC) is soliciting competitive proposals to perform the construction of Work Liberal Arts and director of going issues of equity, ac- events. proposals from qualified firms to described in connection with this project. This Bid Package provide Real Estate Brokerage contains all remaining scopes for the New Building 8000 Services. and the Renovations to Building 9000. Building 8000 is a Request for Proposal (RFP) fulfill their full God-given potential, climb the lad- 45,000 SF three story building. Facade consists of metal Bill Would No. 971-17011RL der to success, and to strengthen our economic com- All proposals must be submitted to panels, brick veneer and a standing seam metal roof. petitiveness,” said Tax Policy Subcommittee Ranking ACC Purchasing by no later than Building will house a 200 computer “accelerator” lab, class Strengthen Member Lloyd Doggett. “This legislation would Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 2:00 rooms, biology labs, and office space. The work in Building p.m., Central Time. Solicitation 9000 will consist of a new chiller, cooling tower and minor strengthen and simplify the education credit, which al- packages are available on the ACC ready helps millions to pay for college. Better coordi- Purchasing website at http:// interior modifications. A non-mandatory pre-proposal and meeting will be held at the SpawGlass Austin Office nating the credit with Pell Grants will provide greater www.austincc.edu/offices/ purchasing/advertised-solicitations located at 1111 Smith Road Austin, TX on February 9th, Simplify support for those who need it most.” or in the ACC Purchasing Office 2017 at 1PM. All proposals shall be submitted on the with advance notice (512) 223-1044 Since its 2009 enactment, the American Opportu- provided proposal forms. Part 1- Price Proposal: Due no nity Tax Credit (AOTC) has helped millions of students between the hours of 9am and 4pm the CST, Monday through Friday. later than 3PM on Wednesday February 22, 2017. Part 2– and working families pay for college. With bipartisan All proposals must be sealed and Qualifications Proposal: due no later than Thursday support, it was made permanent in 2015. This legisla- returned to the ACC Purchasing February 23, 2017 at 3PM. Proposals should be emailed American Office, ACC Service Center, 9101 to [email protected], faxed to 512-339- tion would provide support to those who most need it Tuscany Way, Austin, Texas 78754, by increasing the portion of the credit that is refund- by the date and time indicated 9256, or mailed/delivered to the SpawGlass Contractors Opportunity able, and allowing Pell Grant recipients to get its full above. Electronically transmitted Austin Office, located at 1111 Smith Rd. Austin, TX 78721. benefit. It would also simplify the credit by eliminating bids will NOT be accepted unless Plans, specifications, proposal documents, and insurance/ otherwise stated in the documents. bonding requirements are available to download for free the need for two separate higher education credits, A Pre-Proposal meeting is Tax Credit via our iSqFt.com Plan Room. Project ID# is 6076494 or while increasing the credit’s lifetime maximum limit. scheduled for February 22, 2017 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 at 3:00 pm at the ACC Service you can contact Austin Estimating at 512-719-5251 and Center, Rm 133. an invitation will be sent to you directly. All MBE/WBE/ Citation by Publication - Determination of Heirship Musician Needed HUB subcontractors/suppliers are strongly encouraged to GLEN BARNETT COWART, Deceased, Holy Cross Catholic submit proposals. Cause No. C-1-PB-17-000065, Church seeks music in Probate Court Number 1, Travis County, Texas. Mobilitie, LLC is proposing to construct a 125' overall director. Must read music height utility pole near Colton-Bluff Springs Road, The State of Texas and play contemporary To all persons interested in the Estate of Austin , TX 78744 in TRAVIS County (approximate and tradi- tionalgospel coordinates are 30.158256999999999, - KATHERINE DELORES DELVIGE and all the alleged heir(s) at law in the above-numbered music. Contact Barbara 97.727180000000004). The proposed structure would and -entitled estate filed an Application to Determine Heirship and for Letters of Independent Scott (512-922-1202 Administration in this estate on January 11, 2017, requesting that the Court determine who are the not be lighted. Mobilitie invites any interested party heirs and only heirs of GLEN BARNETT COWART, Deceased, and their respective shares and interests in & text; barbara_ to request further environmental review of the such estate. [email protected]) or proposed action under the FCC’s National Ron Collins ( 5 1 2 - 5 6 9 - 4 This Application may be acted on by the Court at any call of the docket on or after 10:00 A.M. on the Environmental Policy Act rules, 47 CFR §1.1307, by first Monday following the expiration of ten days from date of publication of this citation. All persons 4 2 4) & text;ron.collins notifying the FCC of the specific reasons that the interested in this case are cited to appear before this Honorable Court by filing a written contest or answer 20@ yahoo. com). action may have a significant impact on the quality to this Application should they desire to do so. To ensure its consideration, you or your attorney must me any objection, intervention, or response in writing with the County Clerk of Travis County, Texas on or of the human environment. This request must only Integral Care is currently soliciting before the above-noted date and time. proposals through a Request for raise environmental concerns and can be filed online Proposals (RFP) process for using the FCC pleadings system at www.fcc.gov or If this citation is not served within 90 days after date of its issuance, it shall be returned unserved. 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This is Month, the National Mu- At the heart of the 63 in France in 1987. something that I learned seum of African American film, the jarring documen- Baldwin confronted the very early on,” Peck told a History and Culture pre- tary provides Baldwin’s “moral monsters” of rac- reporter last week. “And miered the Oscar-nomi- sociopolitical observations ism in the United States Baldwin gave me the nated documentary “I Am and showcases the and dealt with the com- words and the instru- Not Your Negro,” which writer’s eloquence and di- plex social and psychologi- ments to do that, to be features commentary by rectness as a communica- cal pressures confronting able to deconstruct what- James Baldwin. The film is tor. Black people in America. ever was put in front of a tribute to the staggering Peck credits Baldwin Baldwin often challenged me—ideology, stories, contribution of one of with changing his life after White Americans on the narrative—very con- America’s greatest men of he read “The Fire Next question of racism. cretely.” letters. Time” when he was a “It does matter any Baldwin was an Director Raoul Peck teenager. longer what you do to American social critic, nov- spent ten years complet- “The starting point of me,” Baldwin said in an in- elist, essayist, playwright ing the film. The documen- the movie are the words of terview in 1965. “The and poet. His essays, as tary was inspired by one of a person, a great author, problem now is how are collected in “Notes of a Baldwin’s unfinished James Baldwin,” Peck said you going to save your- Native Son” (1955), ex- manuscripts regarding his at the The Hollywood selves?” plore issues of race and friendships and views on Reporter’s Documentary Lauren Victoria Burke class differences in a poi- three of his friends: Oscar Roundtable. “My is a political analyst who gnant, sometimes pro- Medgar Evers, Martin job was to put myself in speaks on politics and Af- vocative way. His books Luther King Jr. and the background. I knew rican American leadership. include “The Fire Next Malcolm X. None of the those words since I was 15 She is also a frequent con- Time” (1963), “Giovanni’s tributor to the NNPA three would live to see years old. James Baldwin (Aug. 1924 - Dec. 1987) Room” (1965), “No Name their 40th birthday. “If I can summarize Newswire and in the Street” (1972), and Medgar Evers was assassi- the essential part of Baldwin was a novelist and social critic who BlackPressUSA.com. Con- “The Devil Finds Work” nated in 1963 in Jackson, Baldwin, it is the ability explored intense yet tacit complexities of racial, nect with Lauren by email (1976). Miss.; Malcolm X was as- and obligation to always sexual, and class divisions, and their inescapable at [email protected] There hasn’t been sassinated in 1965 in New question whatever truth is tensions, during the peak of the civil rights move- and on Twitter at anyone who has been able York City; King was assas- put in front of you. Begin- ment in United States of America. @LVBurke.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — on piano, then tapped Leg- John Legend, John Legend and Broad- end and Erivo to perform way star Cynthia Erivo will it. be singing a Beach Boys “They both sparked song at Sunday’s Grammy to it and said yes,” Ehrlich Cynthia Erivo Awards. said. “It’s not a song that’s Executive producer written by someone who Ken Ehrlich announced is in the In Memoriam seg- to Perform Tuesday that Legend and ment, but it’s about it, and Erivo will perform a new it really resonates.” arrangement of “God Only As for whom to in- Knows” during the show’s Singer John Legend and Broadway star clude in the segment, Grammys’ In In Memoriam segment. Cynthia Erivo will perform during the Grammy Ehrlich said a committee The veteran producer Awards In Memoriam segment on Sunday, Feb. at the recording academy was listening to music at 12, 2017. They will perform the Beach Boys’ “God circulates a list of more home when he suddenly Memoriam Only Knows.” (Photo by Richard Shotwell and than 500 names, which by: Sandy Cohen |AP Entertainment Writer heard the 50-year-old Brian Ach/Invision/AP, File) must be whittled down to song in a new way. 50 for the three-minute “I heard that song for package. the first time in the con- Still, he finds the task text of loss — not lost love, of putting the segment to- but in the context of what gether so heart-wrench- would I be without you, ing, he hands it off to a fel- someone who’s gone?” low producer. said Ehrlich, who is pro- “There are people ducing his 37th Grammy that I would put in there, Awards this year. “And I but it’s not about me,” played it again, and then I Ehrlich said. “It’s about the played it again. And then music industry as a whole when I wiped away the and all of its parts: classi- tear — which seriously I cal and rock and pop and had — I said, ‘This is what Latin and jazz. So it’s a dif- we need to do this year. ficult process. … One of my This is the song,’” adding, co-producers on the show “It’s by far my favorite kind of shepherds it be- Beach Boys’ song.” cause otherwise I think it He imagined a slower could be so time-consum- version for In Memoriam, ing that it would eat me which he quickly arranged up.” African American SXSW Community Meet Up Mon February 13 @ 6:30 pm | 8:30 pm SXSW is committed to diversity and inclusion, this commitment ensures the conference and festival will always offer interesting, varying and innovative program- ming which leads to more inspiration and creativity. SXSW invites you to attend our Community Meet Up on Monday February 13, 2017 at George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center to connect with likeminded individuals and encourage collaboration with others in your community, while having light refreshments on us. This is a FREE EVENT. All are welcome – just don’t forget to RSVP through Eventbrite. 6:30-7:15 PM: Check -In & Networking 7:15-7:30 PM: SXSW Informative Presentation 7:30- 8:30 PM: Q&A & More Networking https://www.eventbrite.com/