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Vol. 38 No. 52 Website: theaustinvillager.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 512-476-0082 Fax: 512-476-0179 May 13, 2011 Celebrating the 38th Anniversary From May 13, 1973 to May 13, 2011 Huston-Tillotson graduates Largest Class

RAPPIN’ Tommy Wyatt Thank you Austin! With this edition, we cel- ebrate our 38th Anniversary of The Villager. Little did we know when we started in 1973 that we would be around this long. But, we could not have done it with- out the help and cooperation of the Austin community - both the citizens and the business com- munity. The life expectancy of a minority business is six month to one year. But, since we al- ready had an insurance agency, we were not concerned with our longevity. We just wanted to provide a much needed service to the community. However, that Huston-Tillotson University’s 120 member 2011 Graduating Class is the largest in the school’s history. would not have been possible Radio personality and sons learned from events impacted African American a hug and a crisp $5 bill as Tillotson University’s Com- without the community’s accep- mencement Convocation. tance and support. philanthropist Tom Joyner such as the anniversary of communities dispro- they crossed the stage. reminded the 120 members the freedom riders who portionally into his words Joyner, acclaimed by Joyner, known as ‘The Hard- Newspapers are based on est Working Man in Radio,’ advertising support. But adver- of Huston-Tillotson fought segregation laws, of wisdom. Joyner wanted many as one of the most in- University’s Class of 2011 of President’s Barack HT’s largest graduation fluential and inspirational has distinguished himself as tisers will not support commu- one of the most recognized and nity papers without knowing the historic events around their Obama’s strategic plan to class since the 1952 merger personalities in the country, Mother’s Day graduation. capture Osama Bin Laden, to start making money im- will render the keynote ad- revered media personalities in number of readers that they the country. have. It takes time to have a firm Joyner integrated life’s les- and weather disasters that mediately. He gave each one dress during Huston- estimate of the readership. We were in business for five years with the support of our African President Obama American business community. The Villager has moved Their immediate acceptance shows love for Austin gave us the courage to go on. The community gave us feed back on a daily basis, both good and bad. And we took all of our comments to heart. Dur- ing these 38 years, we missed only one week of publishing and that was because I was out of , town and the editor dropped the ball. Since that time, I have made it a practice to see that our pa- per was at the printer, before leaving town. And we continue to do that today, because that is what you expect of us. It was not too long before the paper took up all of my time. The Villager has moved. The new location is 1213 N. IH-35, Austin,TX 78702. So much so that we closed our All of our other contact information remains the same. Insurance Office and focused all of our attention to the paper. It th has been a labor of love and a In honor of the 50 anniversary of the Freedom big responsibility. We know that you expect no less. Rides, LBJ Library opens a new exhibit As we embark on the next (Austin) – Freedom Rid- decade and beyond, we face new ers is a national traveling ex- challenges. We, like the entire President Barack was one of the presidents hibit that tells the powerful, media business, are facing an harrowing and inspirational uncertain future. The internet has Obama came to Austin this most supportive cities during week on a fundraising stop his first campaign. civil rights story of six months encroached on the editorial side in 1961 that changed America of the business. Another chal- to raise money for his upcom- The Democratic party ing 2012 reelection campaign. is anxious to recapture Texas forever. Organized by the lenge is coming from cable televi- Gilder Lehrman Institute of sion. But we feel that there will There were two events as they did up to the early heldduring the visit, Tuesday, 1980’s when the democrats American History and PBS’s continue to be a need for news flagship history series, from the perspective of our com- May 10, 2011. The event for controlled the state politi- the general public was a cally. Since that time, the AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, munity that is not being serviced this exhibit combines photog- by other media. $1000 event and later, the atate has been in the hands President atttended a dinner of the Republicans, who are raphy and news coverage of As we go into the future simply traveling together on This exhibit examines the in his honor for $35,000 per determined to hold on to it atg the Rides, as well as first- we are happy to welcome my Son buses and trains as they jour- 1961 Freedom Rides and its person or $50,000 per couple. all cost. hand audio accounts of this Thomas and Grand Daughter dangerous experiment in the neyed through the Deep legacy today. “I love Texas,” Obama President Obama took Angela to the business. We all fight for civil rights. From South. Deliberately violating The LBJ Library is lo- said. “And I especially love a jump in the polls after the look forward to continuing our May to November 1961, more Jim Crow laws, the Freedom cated at 2313 Red River, in Austin. Love this city. It was elemination of Osama bin service to this community for a than 400 black and white Riders’ belief in non-violent Austin. The exhibit is open always one of my favorite Laden and he is trying to take long time. And with your contin- Americans risked their lives activism was tested as mob from 9 - 5 daily and the places to visit during the immediate advantage of his ued support, we will continue to – many endured savage beat- violence and bitter racism sdmission is free. The exhibit (2008) campaign.”Austin new found popularity. succeed. ings and imprisonment – for greeted them along the way. will run through June 6. Page 2/THE VILLAGER/May 13, 2011 EDITORIALS/COMMENTARY Editorial, Commentary or Letter to the Editor Fax to 512.476.0179 Email to [email protected] Mail to 1223-A Rosewood Avenue, 78702 The Class of 2011 – More Debt, rights movement. lenged students to commit them- I have to believe that all selves to lifelong learning, and HBCU graduates of the Class of to giving to their alma mater. 1961 are reflecting on their expe- Indeed, she described our More Chances riences, on the way the world has higher education, and yet we students as LAMBA Belles, with has still not recovered from the school, car purchase, or even may be less able to deal with the changed since their graduation LAMBA an acronym for life- recession, and the class of 2011 nonprofit sector employment. financial challenges because we 50 years ago, on the importance long learning, ambition, manag- won’t have as many opportuni- Indeed, while the federal govern- come to them without the strong of HBCUs then and now, and ing resources, belief systems, ties as the class of 2007 did, they ment offers some loan forgive- financial foundations that other supporting their alma maters and alma mater. In her inimi- are entering a labor market that ness for those who accept public By. Julianne Malveaux colleges have. with energy and enthusiasm. We table fashion, the first woman looks better than it did in the past service jobs, including class- NNPA Columnist And yet we are buoyed need the Class of 1961 to reach to lead the NAACP Legal De- three years. room teaching, many graduates and supported by the energy back to embrace the Class of 2011, fense and Education Fund chal- It’s a good thing the Class feel challenged to earn as much and spirit of our alumnae. At the young people who have Shortly after I began my lenged students to continue to of 2011 will have more chances as they can so that they can pay Bennett, the glorious class of more challenges, chances, and tenure at Bennett College for grow, to give, to be discerning, at employment, since they’ll off their loans and get on with 1961, the women who were an choices, who enter a labor mar- Women, the class of 2011 arrived and to believe. Her managing need everything they earn to deal their lives. integral part of the sit-in move- ket improved but not yet vibrant, on campus. And on Saturday, resources point was especially with the mounting student debt African American college ment in Greensboro, returned for shackled by debt and, at the same May 7, Bennett’s first class to provocative, as she described re- they face. This class is graduat- graduates, more likely to be first their Golden class reunion with time, armed with a rich HBCU spend their entire four years sources as health, reputation, ing with more debt than any of generation and working class a record-breaking gift to Bennett. experience that will shape and with me as their President and energy, not just money. their predecessors – an average than others, carry more debt than Two of the special members of direct their lives and careers. graduated. Our graduation, like Bennett’s Class of 2011 debt of $22,900. This is eight per- others. HBCU graduates, those that class, Roslyn Smith, a re- Congratulations, HBCU graduations around the nation joins other graduates in experi- cent more than last year and in who attended colleges with tired social worker from New Classes of 2011! And thank you, (many HBCUs have gradua- encing an improved labor mar- inflation-adjusted terms, 47 per- lower endowments than other York, and Esther Terry, Class of 1961. Your activist spirit tions over the Mother’s Day ket. A survey by the National cent more than a decade ago. To colleges, are also more likely to Bennett’s provost, worked inde- is the foundation for our work. weekend, perhaps in tribute to Association of Colleges and be sure, an investment in educa- have a higher level of indebted- fatigably. Their classmate, Julianne Malveaux is Presi- all the sacrifices mothers and Employers say that 53 percent tion is the best investment that ness. HBCUs are a vital part of Linda Beatrice Brown, a Bennett dent of Bennett College for fathers make for their gradu- of all employers expect to hire one can make. At the same time, our nation’s higher education professor and niece of Bennett’s Women. Her most recent book is ates), was poignant, moving, new college graduates; in the the realities of debt repayment landscape, doing more with less first woman President Willa B. Surviving and Thriving: 365 and reflective. The dynamic fall, fewer than half said they shape the life choices of the Class than many other institutions. Player, is writing a history of the Facts in Black Economic History Elaine Jones was our com- would hire from the class of of 2011, causing many to delay The current recession has posed Bennett women in the civil (www.lastwordprod.com). mencement speaker; she chal- 2011. While the labor market homeownership, graduate challenges to us, as to others in

Donald Trump is aasserting Celebrity “laziness is a trait his racist behavior and com- numbers.” certificate, the president was ments. The Blacks? Who uses in blacks.” According to thoroughly engaged in plan- Trump may have es- that kind of language? And O’Donnell’s book, Trump ning a top-secret operation caped scrutiny partly because Trump didn’t just say it once Racist also said, “Black guys count- that would lead to the killing he donated free office space – he said it twice. leased his long-form birth cer- ing my money! I hate it. The of Osama bin Laden. It was to Jesse Jackson once upon a Well, let’s see how tificate, Trump described his only kind of people I want Trump who didn’t know time and frequently makes the Trump treated the Blacks that defeat as a victory and counting my money are short what was going on. rounds with Snoop Dogg and he claims to have such a great bragged that he was not re- guys that wear yarmulkes ev- In view of Trump’s P. Diddy. In one of the few relationship with. quired to “accept persons on ery day.” record, it is difficult to believe times he has been confronted In 1973, the United welfare as tenants unless they In an interview with him when he says if he could about his racism, Trump told States Justice Department qualified as any other ten- Playboy magazine in 1999, do it all over, he would come TMZ.com, “I am the last per- sued Trump Management ant.” Trump tried to dismiss By George E. Curry back as an African-American. son that such a thing should Corp. for violating the Fair Three years later, the O’Donnell as a loser, but ac- NNPA Columnist He told Bryant Gumble be said about.” Housing Act by refusing to Justice Department hauled knowledged, “The stuff as part of a two-hour television There is one area in No, Donald, you rent to some potential tenants Trump back into court for vio- O’Donnell wrote about me is special on race: “If I was start- which Donald Trump is no should be one of the first. because of their “race or lating the settlement by telling probably true.” ing off today, I would love to celebrity apprentice – racism. And, I will tell you why. color.” Trump, who had the Blacks they had no vacan- Evidently not content be a well-educated Black be- After being exposed as One would never know taken over as president of the cies when, in fact, there were stereotyping of Blacks and cause I really do believe they a publicity-loving idiot after that Trump ever hung out family business by then, re- openings. Jews who worked for him, have the actual advantage to- he questioned the authentic- with African-Americans, acted in typical Donald After a group of four Af- Trump was inclined to re- day.” ity of President Obama’s birth judging by his language. Trump fashion – he sued the rican-Americans and one duce the president to being a Not as much of the ad- records, Trump quickly In a radio interview with government for $100 million, Latino, aged 14 to 16 years Black athlete. vantage enjoyed by a run-of- shifted away from the dis- Fred Dicker on Talk 1300 in claiming the family business old, were arrested in 1989 for “If you look at what the-mill White male who in- credited birther attack and New York, Trump com- had been defamed. The judge allegedly raping a White fe- he’s doing in Libya, which is herited his wealth from his began raising wild and un- plained about the difficulty dismissed the suit, saying male jogger in Central Park, a total disaster, nobody even father. By the way, Donald, substantiated charges about Hillary Clinton had winning Trump and his lawyer, Roy Trump took out a full-page ad knows what’s going on in there is a well-educated Afri- Obama’s academic achieve- over Black voters. Cohn, former chief counsel to in the New York Times calling Libya,” Trump asserted. “If can-American in the White ment, a record that includes “You’ll hear a political Senator Joseph McCarthy, for the death penalty. That you look at what’s happen- House. And, look how you the future president finishing reporter go on and say it had were “wasting time and pa- would have been a terrible ing with gasoline prices and those of your ilk are treat- in the top 10 percent of his nothing to do with race. But per.” mistake – all five teenagers where he said he has no con- ing him. class at Harvard Law School how come she had such a Trump signed a settle- were later exonerated. trol over prices, which he George E. Curry, former and being elected president of tiny piece of the vote? And you ment requiring that vacancies John R. O’Donnell, does. If he gets on the phone editor-in-chief of Emerge maga- the prestigious Harvard Law know, it’s a very sad thing,” in the 15,000 apartment com- former president of Trump or gets off his basketball court zine and the NNPA News Ser- Review. Trump said. “I have a great plex, which was approxi- Plaza Hotel & Casino, cited or whatever he is doing at the vice, is a keynote speaker, mod- Although journalistic relationship with the Blacks. mately 95 percent White, must racist and anti-Semitic re- time.” erator, and media coach. He can lapdogs are willing to parrot I’ve always had a great rela- first be offered to people of marks made by his former It turns out that while be reached through his Web site, Trump’s ridiculous and in- tionship with the Blacks. But color. He agreed not to engage boss. In his book, Trumped, the Trump was attacking Obama www.georgecurry.com You can creasingly outlandish unfortunately, it seems that, in further racial discrimina- former company official said on Libya, for playing basket- also follow him charges about President you know, the numbers you tion. In a precursor of what Trump disparaged a Black ac- ball, and raising false Obama, few have chronicled cite are very, very frightening was to come after Obama re- countant at Trump Plaza by charges about Obama’s birth atwww.twitter.com/currygeorge. Reintroducing Rosa: Mrs. Park’s Fight to Prosecute Rape of Black Women I vividly remember learning the the voting examination. In 1945, sulted African Americans, par- “legal” rape of Black women by case and organized a portion of limited lesson that Mrs. Parks Mrs. Parks not only memorized ticularly Black women. Rosa White “Founding Fathers” such the Black community to call for was a “poor seamstress who the questions, but the answers Parks deliberately chose the ex- as Washington, Jefferson, the rapists to stand trial. She won was simply too tired to move to to the exam repeated them to vot- act bus and the date (December Franklin, and others). the battle of bringing the men to the back of the bus”, as racially ing officials. As a result, she 1, 1955) to enter the annals of In one particular case in 1944 a court twice, but all-White juries segregated laws required in most passed and was granted her world history. young, married African Ameri- never convicted the rapists. American cities, from 1896 right to vote in Alabama—20- However, one major role Mrs. can woman named Mrs. Recy Nonetheless, Mrs. Parks’ organiz- Gary L. Flowers (Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme years before African Americans Parks played in history has not Taylor was walking home from ing skills and activism led to a NNPA Columnist Court case) to 1954 (Brown v. could vote via the 1965 Voting been sufficiently revealed until church with family members on network of community organiz- Board of Education court case). Rights Act; and 10 years prior to recently in the form of the book, a dark road when a car full of ers upon which the historic Traditionally Black His- In reality, Mrs. Parks was no the Montgomery Bus Boycott. The Dark End of the Street, (2010) White men slowly passed and Montgomery Bus Boycott was tory is presented with accounts “shrinking violet” in response Moreover, Mrs. Parks intention- by Danielle McGuire. Due, in returned. At gunpoint, Mrs. successful. Who knew? of luminaries such as Harriet to racial segregation. First, Rosa ally chose to be a part of history. part, to male dominated Civil Taylor was taken and gang Actually, many historians knew Tubman, Frederick Douglas, So- Parks sought to attend, and com- Rosa Parks was elected to serve Rights historians the role of Black raped by 6 of the 7 men. Like of Mrs. Parks’ work on the Recy journer Truth, Gabriel Prosser, pleted college at the Philander as the Secretary of the Montgom- women has usually been rel- countless Black women raped Taylor case but declined to write Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and School, which was a training ery Chapter of the NAACP. As egated to secondary status. In her by White men prior to the 1960’s about such due to the violence of Rosa Parks. In nearly every in- ground for activists who wanted such, she regularly met with At- book, Ms. McGuire exposes Mrs. Taylor was let go by her rape, and the need to first dis- stance the narrative is narrowly to challenge “Jim Crow” laws. torney Fred Gray (lawyer to Dr. wide-spread cases of rape by captors and threatened by death mantle racial segregation via fed- offered, and skewed to heroics Secondly, after finishing her Martin Luther King, Jr.) to White men of Black women, few if she told. Unlike most, she im- eral legislation such as the 1964 of Black men. studies, Mrs. Parks returned to strategize on challenging racist of which went to trial, and des- mediately and courageously Civil Rights Act; the 1965 Voting Mrs. Rosa Parks is no exception. her home of Montgomery, Ala- laws. In fact, James Blake, the bus picably even less resulted in con- told her family and the National Rights Act; and the 1968 Fair To read most history textbooks bama and immediately chal- driver on whose bus Mrs. Parks viction. All-White juries from Association for the Advance- Housing Act. America cannot students have been fed fiction as lenged the racist voting laws of refused to move was well known 1896 to well into the 1960’s sim- ment of Colored People move “beyond race” until our to who Mrs. Parks was and how Alabama by applying for the within the Black community of ply refused to honor justice and (NAACP).nation moves into a frank discus- she came to be the Mother of the right to vote. In 1943 and 1944, Montgomery as a virulent rac- convict Whites of crimes against Mrs. Parks was assigned by the sion of the lasting effects of the Modern Civil Rights Movement. Rosa Parks was told she failed ist, who regularly verbally in- Blacks (Let me not mention the NAACP to investigate the rape false notion of White Supremacy. Ex-Offender Discrimination Rarely does anyone share that are decades old and as mi- may support themselves and ever, does suggest that employ- cannot work with children. But the plight of the more than 65 nor as disorderly conduct, drink- their families, contribute to their ers take into account the sever- there are countless other posi- million Americans with some ing and having too much fun in communities and to ensure pov- ity of the offense, the amount of tions this individual can hold that sort of criminal past who have a the street with friends. Some of erty, frustration and desperation time that has passed since the won’t present a danger to soci- hard time finding work. The re- those being denied work have don’t force them to return to a life crime was committed and how ety. Employers need to under- ality is that more and more never been convicted of a crime, of crime. There are no federal the crime relates to the position stand that, just because someone people with criminal histories only arrested. laws that protect individuals being applied. committed a crime once does not are trying to enter the work force Every year, more than with a criminal past from being Most accept that some mean they’ll do it again. research but failed background checks 700,000 people are released from discriminated against by em- with a criminal past will not be shows that the farther back the By Judge Greg Mathis keep thousands of people from state and federal prisons: they all ployers. The Equal Employment able to work in certain sectors; crime occurred, the less likely the NNPA Columnist getting hired, some for offenses need to find work so that they Opportunity Commission, how- for example, a child predator offender will be to repeat. May 13 2011/The Villager/Page 3 Atlantans Get Preview of King Memorial Nigerian Citizen Journalist Receives Major Press Freedom Award Special to the NNPA additional efforts on foster- Network, visit from the Global Informa- ing investigative and citizen www.omidyar. com. tion Network journalism, we believe we On the occasion of will be catalyzing transpar- Nappy Edges World Press Freedom Day, ency efforts that will posi- the Omidyar Network of tively affect millions of Redwood City, California, people,” said King, who announced the award of heads Omidyar’s global nearly $5 million in funding government transparency to four media-related programs. groups involved in investi- To date, Omidyar Net- gative and citizen journal- work has committed more than ism in the developing $400 million to for-profit compa- world. nies and non-profit organiza- Relaxers, Styles, The four groups are: tions that foster economic ad- Cuts, Braids, African Media Initiative vancement and encourage indi- Tree Braids, (Kenya): the vidual participation in the areas Sewed Weaves SaharaReporters project of microfinance, entrepreneur- and Much More (Nigeria); Media Develop- ship, property rights, govern- Call 499-8969 ment Loan Fund (U.S.); and ment transparency, consumer or go to the website: the Committee to Protect Internet, and mobile. To nappyedgesudu.com Journalists (Africa pro- learn more about Omidyar Ambassador Andrew Young (c) speaks to the group of family and friends he invited to take a grams). preview tour of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the Mall. The tour was part of the weekend Announcing the grant celebration of a portrait of Young being installed in the National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian. to Sahara Reporters, an (Photo by M. Alexis Scott) triangular configuration of the online network of under- . WASHINGTON — we have just $9 million more site, engages the Tidal Basin ground and citizen journal- Visitors from Atlanta, includ- to go to reach our final goal.” and frames views to the wa- ists operating inside Nige- ing Martin Luther King III and In addition to ter. ria, Omidyar’s Stephen King his wife, Arndrea, recently Johnson, Lisa Anders, senior As the group toured the said: “They put a lens on the joined Ambassador and Mrs. program director of the me- memorial, members took Nigerian government by Andrew Young for a special morial construction firm turns touching the quotes covering corruption, dis- private tour of the Martin McKissack & McKissack, which are still to be etched bursement of oil revenues, Luther King Jr. Memorial. gave background on elements onto the walls, and said “awe- and graft on a massive Harry E. Johnson Sr., of the memorial. She has over- some” as they took in the 30- scale. president and CEO of the all responsibility for the man- foot statue of King carved into [SaharaReporters.com] pro- King Memorial Project, led the agement of the construction, the backside of the stone vides much more [informa- tour through the memorial, a singular distinction for an monument facing the Tidal tion] than a newspaper or which is still under construc- African-American woman. Basin. Young gathered every- news outlet might. It’s a fo- HOSPITAL PHARMACY tion. Johnson said the memo- She said the memorial uses one at the base of the enor- rum where controversial Serving Austin since 1970 rial is scheduled to open to the varied treatments and tex- mous King statue for a group stories can be aired.” Let us Fill your next Perscription! public on Aug. 28, 2011. tures of water, stone and land- prayer. The Rev. Whalem of Sowore Omoyele, SAVE TIME ”All of us here at the scape to create an environ- Memphis, Tennessess, led the founder and publisher of the Ask your doctor to call Foundation are working tire- ment that is inviting and cre- prayer of thanksgiving for the NY-based Sahara Reporters, your prescription in to us lessly to ensure this will be an ates a sense of the diversity of lives of the participants in the described the work of his and we’ll have it ready for you event to remember,” Johnson the Civil Rights Movement. Civil Rights Movement, in- group as far-reaching. “We when you get here! said. “Together, with Presi- Some 14 quotes from cluding Young and King. had 1,700 reporters on dent Obama as our keynote King will be used across a cir- During course of the Blackberry alone who vol- 2115 E. MLK Blvd. Austin, Texas 78702 cular stone wall that sur- tour, it was noted that the speaker, we will stand on the unteered to cover the [recent www.PHRX.Net new Memorial’s beautiful rounds the 30-foot statue of other memorials on the Mall Nigerian] elections for us,” 512-476-7338 grounds on the National King that faces the Thomas are dedicated to U.S. presi- he said. “They took Open Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. - Noon Mall, and we will celebrate Jefferson Memorial across the dents and wars in which smartphone photos of police this momentous achievement. Tidal Basin. The composition Americans fought. 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Youth of Today, Hope of Tomorrow Mother’s Day is very Special MISD Teacher Appreciation Week Panther Update tuous. My mom has enough is used to show that special already paid for their team’s love for me and her students. teacher that their time and fee, will receive a FULL re- I would like to pay special dedication is not going to fund. tribute to the following ladies: waste and that, as students, We are not yet sure My wonderful grandmoth- we truly care about the things why the event has been can- ers;, Ruby Bibbs, Frances Terry they say and the things that celed but it has ,and Ms. and Gheri Rivers, My aunts they do. Teachers not only edta Matesyk will be sure to try and friends: Charlene Gor- teach academic lessons, but again next fall. We are so don, Amie Cash, Shirley also life lessons that they stu- proud of our school’s sup- Bennett, LaTasha Piper, Ena dent may not have known if port and patience with this Brent, Janet Jackson, Rosa it weren’t for that teacher ex- event, even though plans Washington, Lena Caldwell, posing them to the different Marshay Hatcher have changed at the very last Shirley Lee, Squeaky Terry, Kayla Mitchell experiences life has to offer. Pflugerville Middle School minute. Lula Sneed, Virginia Will- Manor High School Teacher Appreciation Week I am sorry to report but, Many students were iams, Dorothy Johnson,Ruby As some may have doesn’t have to be spent by our Staff v.s Student Volley- looking forward to beating Tayla Terry Lowe, Brandi Cash, Janelyn known, Monday April 5, 2011 buying that special teacher all the Staff teams. Thanks, LBJ High School ball game has been can- Jackson, Ms. Harper, Sheila through Friday April 6, 2011 gifts, but a simple “Thank celed. If student who have Panthers. Henry, Jean James, Renee’ was Teacher Appreciation You”, could brighten that Mother’s Day is very Brown, Denise Wade,Kedrin Week in Manor ISD. AVID teacher’s day. Although President Obama came to town special and important! It is a McDowell,Gloria Ealey, sophomore students sent let- Teacher Appreciation Week day to show respect, appre- Shavon Devonish, Kim ters around the MISD commu- comes every year, you president of the US visited ciation and LOVE to your Shuler, Carol McGee, Jennifer nity to teachers in honor of shouldn’t wait until this time central Texas. mother. Jones, Gladys Jasper, showing how much their of year to tell a teacher how Mnay argue that Texas Mother’s Day began in Madelyn Walker,Minnie compassion and dedication much you appreciate them. didn’t welcome Obama with 1907 by Anne Jarvis because Crayton, Michelle Crayton, impacts us all. This week They will appreciate your kind hearts, but I think we did. she missed her mother so Tameca Jones, comes around every year and kind words and it will pro- According to upi.com which much. Anne passed out her Ms. Turner, Ms. Hayes is used to show ones gratitude vide some reassurance that said “he won’t be welcomed mother’s favorite flower , a and Vanessa James. I am truly to individual teachers who they are changing lives for the by Republican legislators white cornation to everyone blessed to have these virtuous have made a positive influ- better. Mustangs appreciates who see him as an enemy of she could. In 1914 Pres. W. women in my life. They are ence on their lives. This week our teachers! the Lone Star State”, Obama Wilson declared the second all role models for me and my wasn’t given the respect he Sunday in May as the official friends. Our new Principal will be should have been given by a Mother’s Day. Cherish your mother as Jaquarry Wilson lot of Texas citizens. I love and respect my I do, it makes life good! Re- Brian Ernest LBJ High School While visiting the Lone mother, Cheryl Bibbs-Terry so member kids and adults to dinner dance. The dance is On May 10, 2011, two Star State, the president at- much! She is wise, bold, tal- stay in school and stay off titled A Black and White Ball day after Mother’s Day, Presi- tended a fundraiser here in ented, giving, loving, and vir- drugs. and will be May 20. The class dent Barack Obama was in Austin. Even though not trip to Schlitterbahn is sched- Austin. Although many of many people got the chance Panthers Pop Show uled for May 26. This week the students were in school to see him, I assure you, those who did will never ever for- working really hard to put there will be a talent show during his appearance, I still get it. on a good show. May 13. believe that it is great that the th The theme for the show Rising 9 graders can was “Karaoke Celebration” take Health, Art I, and Com- It’s Time to Swing at the and featured well known munications Applications songs that are popular for (Speech) for first time credit at Austin ISD Jazz and Pops Festival Summer School. Registration karaoke parties.There were Middle and High School Alon Rodgers is on May 24th, May 31st and is free. group and individual presen- Jazz Bands & Ensembles to Kelly Lane Middle School June 6th at Connally High Performing groups are from tations. Perform — Austin, Bowie, Lanier, Our principal Mr. School. Summer School be- Kelly Sedatole, PMS Hepcats’ll be swinging all McCallum, and LBJ/LASA By Adrian Jackson Padavil announced last Mon- gins on June 8th. Choir teacher has worked very day on Sunday, May 15, at the high schools; and Lamar and Pflugerville Middle School day that he will be the new The Hawk Explosive hard at teaching the student Austin ISD Jazz and Pops Fes- Small middle schools. The principal at Hendrickson Power Strength and Speed Tuesday, May 10,2011 the songs, and teaching them tival. Students from Austin AISD All-City Jazz Band will High School. If you have not Camp for rising 9th-12th grad- at 7pm the Pflugerville Pan- to be preparedto put on a middle and high school bands also perform. heard, the new Principal for ers will be June 8 through July ther Choir had their end of show. Hope you were there to and ensembles will perform The event is sponsored the 2011-2012 school year 28. The cost is $100 and meets the year Pop Show. Every- enjoy the end of the year cel- from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. at by the Austin School will be Brian Ernest. Mr. from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the one has been practicing and ebration. Central Market North, located District’s Department of Fine Ernest is currently the Princi- weight room and stadium. at 4001 N. Lamar. Admission Arts Padavil moving to pal of Murchison Elementary. The Hawk Baseball Camp for There are a lot of things rising 6th-9th graders is from 9 Hendrickson HS next year happening fast now. Even a.m. until noon June 6-8 and ACC Fall Registration Begins though the eighth graders will costs $75. There is a football not get to have a gradation camp 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 19- May 16 th th ceremony for our families we 21 for rising 7 and 8 grad- Registration first opens to current and former students; will take a class trip and a ers. It costs $50. new student registration starts June 13 AUSTIN, Texas (May 11, 2011) – Austin Community Softball Success College District fall semester registration begins Monday, May 16 for current and former students. Registration opens to new ment beating a competitive students June 13. The fall term begins August 22. team “ Harlandale”, two “Students should register as soon as possible in order to times! Our lady lions are have the best selection of available classes,” says Dr. Kathleen named bi-district champions! Christensen, vice president of student support and success They headed to Dripping systems. “That means talking to an advisor and getting the Springs to play against the admissions process under way now.” Alonzo Black Devin Padavil 2nd ranked softball team in Hendrickson High School Hendrickson HS Princal elect Admissions information can be found at austincc.edu/ texasl, but sadly they lost. apply. Students can view the fall schedule on the ACC website Devin Padavil, who sional development efforts. They played with aggressive- and then register online or by phone. ACC has a registration was an Assistant Principal at He served as summer school ness and pride trying to beat helpline to provide additional assistance; students can call Hendrickson HS before tak- principal at Connally High the team. But being in a com- (512) 223.4636. ing the Principal’s job at Kelly School in 2007. Olivia Smith petitive district like ours, all I Fall in-district tuition is $52 per credit hour. ACC offers Lane MS, will be Principal of Under Padavil’s lead- Lockhart H.S. can say is we came a long payment plans that allow students to spread the cost of tu- Hendrickson next year. Cur- ership, Kelly Lane earned an Out of all the sports this way. And we will get a ban- ition and fees over the term. Fall students make a down pay- rent HHS Principal Freddie Exemplary or Recognized ac- yea- our Varsity Softball team ner for the lady lions being bi- ment of 25 percent upon plan set up, with remaining pay- McDougal will be the Princi- countability rating each year has done extremely well. district champions, so that’s ments due in September, October, and November. Students pal at the Opportunity Cen- during his tenure. They recently had a tourna- great. can register for plans through their campus cashier’s office or ter next year. Prior to his stint at set up automatic payments online. Padavil came to Hendrickson, Padavil served for The summer semester begins Monday, May 23. Registration Hendrickson in 2005 as an two years as an assistant princi- deadlines and other resources are available at austincc.edu/ assistant principal for the pal at Covington Middle School register. class of 2007. He was instru- in Austin. He was also an assis- Advertise in mental in creating a freshman tant principal at Cactus Ranch The Villager Youth mentoring and transition pro- Elementary in Round Rock. The VILLAGER! gram, and served on the dis- Padavil is currently Brigade, the voice of trict advisory committee, pursuing a doctorate at Texas Call 476-0082 for info. where he led a sub-commit- A&M University, and earned tee on a ninth-grade transi- a master’s degree in educa- Austin youth since 1986! tion program. He was later tional administration from or go to named associate principal, The University of Texas at and was responsible for cur- Austin and a Bachelor of Sci- www.theaustinvillager.com Call for Info riculum and instruction and ence in education from Illinois leading the campus’s profes- State. 512-476-0082 May 13, 2011/The Villager/Page 5 Scenes from HTU Graduation Gun Violence Destroying Black Community By Ashley N. Johnson do not belong to the user). have a legislation where resi- Special to the NNPA from the These guns are ob- dents have a certain amount New Pittsburgh Courier tained by way of burglaries, of time to report a firearm sto- Gun violence is a major theft from vehicles, traded for len or missing. If they do not, issue in the Black community. drugs on the street, and pur- they then could face a fine and Each day for youth gun vio- chased legally from dealers on repeat offenses a fine and lence has increasingly be- hips using ‘straw’ purchas- jail time. come a matter of life or death. ers who obtain them for those “The gun problem is Recently several community not legally able to purchase starting to impact the commu- and national organizations them for themselves.” She also nity as a whole, not just the have come together to petition said that they are seeing a rise Black community,” said stronger gun legislation to in females engaging in Doubt. curb the amount of illegal “straw” purchases, girl- Although this is true, guns making their way onto friends making gun pur- the Allegheny County homi- the streets and in the hands chases at authorized dealers cide list says different. In of young Black males. and going through the back- 2010, out of the 100 homi- While many are work- ground check, to obtain guns cides, 77 of them were Black ing for the solution, one can- for their boyfriends who can- and 68 were Black men. And, not get to the solution with- not pass the check due to cer- out of the 26 so far this year, out visiting the root of the tain criteria such as age or 22 were Black and 19 were problem. How are these guns prior convictions. Black men. African-Ameri- getting into the wrong Once the male uses the cans are continuously top- hands? Most of the violent gun in a crime, they tell the ping the list. crimes committed are done so female to report it stolen to Like a few of the police with an illegal firearm, which cover herself. If the gun is departments in the city, Steve is a gun that is not legally found and they trace it back Bartholomew, Public Infor- owned by the person using it. to the female and find she mation Officer for the ATF, “What’s most devas- was involved, she could face was also not able to provide tating is, whether involved in felony charges, even if she specific statistics for firearms, the street life or an innocent was not directly involved. other than the ones on their bystander trying to find peace This can affect their future website. But, he said to ad- among this chaos, a numbers when it comes to trying to get dress the issue of illegal guns, of young lives are being a job, because they have to “the ATF addresses it rou- snuffed out before they’ve explain why they have a tinely on a daily basis even had a chance to live,” record and often times, em- through the course of our in- Commander Cheryl Doubt of ployers do not want to hire a vestigations in regards to in- the City of Pittsburgh Narcot- person for those reasons. vestigating crime guns, trac- ics and Vice Unit said. To put a stop to this, ing of crime guns and inves- While gun violence is a Doubt said that the city po- tigating prohibited individu- major issue in the community, lice are working with the ATF als that may possess those several of the departments to crack down on this and firearms. within the Pittsburgh Police when they can, they will pros- We also have an out- Bureau, especially the depart- ecute incidents federally. reach with the federal firearm ment of Firearms and Track- While there have been a num- licensees, who are the gun ing, could not answer ques- ber of illegal guns making store retailers.” He also tions about statistics for the their way on the streets added, “there are numerous During the HT graduation event the class of 1961 (top) was hon- number of illegal guns used through straw purchases, a programs that we have to ored as the 50th Anniversary guest while Congressman Lloyd in shootings and homicides number of guns are getting regulate the firearm industry Doggett (right bottom) received the Honorary Doctorate. Photos by within Pittsburgh communi- into the hands of the wrong and to prevent repeat and vio- Naomi Richards. ties. individuals through thefts. lent offenders from possess- According to the Bu- Doubt said, “Out on ing them.” Although it is not reau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Fire- the street there’s a lot of guns completely known how and Paul Quinn College Receives Special arms and Explosives website, that are being purchased that where people are getting these www.atf.gov, the latest trace have been stolen during bur- weapons and whether there Recognition from City of Dallas data on firearms, which were glaries, car thefts etc.” She are laws in the background from 2009, stated that Penn- added that, “A significant check system, which some By LaShonda Cooks economic classes, races, gen- Dallas businessman and phi- sylvania had a total of 8,946 number of legal owners do may say is a problem, play a Special to the NNPA from The der, religion - it doesn’t matter. lanthropist Trammell S. Crow, firearms recovered and traced not report these weapons as major role in illegal guns get- Dallas Examiner All we care about is that you who gave Paul Quinn $1 mil- in that year and Pittsburgh missing, for a variety of rea- ting on the streets, Doubt said, “What would Dallas be make a commitment to being a lion. In 2009, the Bishop Five was the second largest city for sons they feel are justifiable. “there are checks in place to without a historic Black school servant leader.” Plus One donated $216,000 to firearms recovery with 1,102, After a weapon try to insure that people who inside the city?” Councilman Sorrell defined servant leader- the college after its 2009 re- following Philadelphia with comes into our possession, we want to and are legally able Tennell Atkins asked before ship by the commitment to leav- vival. 3,992. review each case and deter- to own a gun can do so. presenting Paul Quinn College ing places better than you find “One of the things that Although Doubt could mine if the weapon should be But, like anything else a Special Recognition Award them, the courage to lead from people do not realize is how not provide specific statistics, returned to the owner or de- there’s going to be people on behalf of the City Council wherever you are, the determi- did Paul Quinn get here to- she was able to provide infor- stroyed.” In a previous inter- who try to get around the and the City of Dallas last nation to live a life that mat- day? And, that’s by the sup- mation on the types of pat- view she said, too often indi- laws, which means that we week. In March, Paul Quinn ters and the ability to love port of the community and terns the police are seeing viduals don’t even know the (the police) have to work defeated Hampton University, something greater than your- council members here,” Atkins when it comes to illegal fire- gun has been stolen until they harder.” Which she says, St. Augustine’s College, Jack- self. The president believes the said. Since its first planting last arms and their use in are contacted by the police. the department is commit- son State University, Spelman latter is most important. May, the school yielded 2,200 shootings in Pittsburgh. The That means that legal gun ted to doing. While these College, Bowie State Univer- “The world is full of self- pounds of food from Food for most common guns used on owners need to be mindful of may just be a few of the sity, Grambling State Univer- ish people - people who think Good Farm at Paul Quinn Col- the streets are semi-auto- their firearms if they want to ways these guns that are sity, Florida A&M University me before we. We don’t sub- lege, a community garden matic, 9mm and revolvers. own them. destroying the Black com- and Texas Southern Univer- scribe to that. We follow the planted on two acres on the She said, “…I can say with They have a responsi- munities are getting onto sity for the title of HBCU words of Marcus Aure- lius campus’ former football field. absolute assurance that the bility not only to themselves the street, they are major Digest’s HBCU of the Year, who says, ‘The harder right The college cancelled its majority of the shootings that but also to their communities, ones and possibly a begin- which recognizes the influ- over the easier wrong without football program in 2006, a are done in the city are done to keep track of their guns. ning to coming up with a ence and impact that Histori- regard for self-interest,’” Sorrell gesture that symbolized the so with illegal guns (guns that The city of Pittsburgh does solution. cally Black Colleges and Uni- offered amidst resounding ap- college’s commitment to edu- versities have on American plause. cation above athletics. At first, Greater TEXAS FCU Breaks ground on New Manor Branch culture. After being stripped of many deemed the idea crazy. The award is presented its accreditation in 2009, Paul But, Sorrell and other vision- to the school that demonstrates Quinn - which is affiliated aries believed in its potential. impactful community out- with the African Methodist “The football field in- reach initiative, comprehen- Episcopal Church - became an teracts with the community, sive research activity, and accredited college once again on a great year, six Saturdays measurable student engage- on April 13, 2011, when the out of the year. Our farm nur- ment. Transnational Association of tures the community everyday “They won ... not just be- Christian College and Schools out of the year.” cause of boosting enrollment granted the college full mem- The school donates 12 and having a strong financial bership. Although TRACS is percent of the food its produces fundraising strategy, but they recognized by the U.S. Depart- to the surrounding community were really convinced by the ment of Education, the organi- in its Tithing to the Community Manor, TX – Greater as they travel across the state. To visit www.freecuatms.org to find community outreach that they zation says it will seek recog- program. Some of the food is TEXAS Federal Credit Union find out more about Credit Union all the Austin-Based credit were doing with the Food for nition from the Texas Higher served in the campus cafeteria. (GTFCU) had a ground break- Service Centers visit unions that participate in the Good Farm,” stated Jarrett L. Education Coordinating Portions of the crops are sold to ing celebration to commence the www.cuservicecenters.com or ATM Alliance. Carter Sr. founding editor of Board. the Dallas Cowboys, Bolsa res- construction of its new free- HBCU Digest in a separate in- Though the TRACS ac- taurant and local organic mar- standing, full-service branch lo- terview. “I think that ceptance is no substitute for ket, Urban Ventures. cated at 11401 Hwy. 290 E. in was the thing that pushed the kind of regional accredita- The garden is a joint ven- Manor, Texas on Monday, May them over the top.” He stated tion that Southern Association ture with PepsiCo, which has 9, 2011. that the feedback he received of College and Schools has de- Food for Good Initiatives all over This will mark the first from many of the voters, was nied the school, it’s a step in the country. So, what exactly GTFCU branch in Manor and that they were impressed with the right direction, giving the sparked the idea for a commu- the first credit union to break such a unique idea and how college cause to celebrate and nity garden on Paul Quinn’s ground and build a branch to much the community was be celebrated. “This is not a campus? become a part of the Manor Com- brought in around the project. story of failure anymore, of bad “We did it because we munity. The new branch will During the City Council meet- headlines of how tenuous our think that it is a crime, an injus- include 3 drive-thru lanes, re- ing, surrounded by a portion position is,” stated Bob Weiss, tice, and an embarrassment that mote teller stations, and an ATM of the students, alumni, fac- the chair of the college’s Board grocery stores won’t invest in a to better serve the credit union ulty, staff and trustees compos- of Trustees and vice president community that has invested in members. Planned to open ing “Quinnite Nation,” Paul for administration of The itself for over 50 years. That’s around November 2011, Greater Quinn’s president Michael Meadows Foundation. what the Highland Hills com- TEXAS Federal Credit Union is Sorrell offered a few words of “This is a success. We munity has done. So, we stopped excited to build a local credit thanks and greeting to the city have declared victory. We have asking people to help us and we union who wants to be “Your council briefing attendees. a bright future and we’re mov- decided to do it for ourselves.” Financial Partner for Life.” “We are proud of our ing towards it.” Weiss do- The school is hosting a The new Manor Branch designation as a historically nated $500,000 from The Dallas Symphony Orchestra will participate in the Credit Black college, but our rightful Meadows Foundation. Coun- Community Concert on June 7. Union Service Center Network place will be amongst those in- cilman Atkins thanked other The free event offers the public a and the ATM Alliance allowing stitutions nationally that do a contributors, including Dallas chance to view the new and im- GTFCU to able to serve members great job of educating people attorney DeMetris Samp- son, proved “Quinnite Nation” first- of over 4,000 other credit unions from all backgrounds, socio- who donated $50,000 and hand. Page 6/THE VILLAGER/May 13, 2011 The Dallas County District Austin city council Attorney (DA) Craig Watkins By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon The Election of City Council On May 14, 2011 Aus- ceived the endorsement of tin will be voting to elect Members numerous organizations City Council members. So, not be involved in “cutting such as, the Black Austin far the voting turnout has deals” to bring businesses Democrat, the Capital Area been very low. According to Austin. The incumbent Democratic Party, West Aus- to certain experts, less than Chris Riley has sought to tin Democratic Party and 10% of the Austin residents make housing affordability the Villager News. Some of will vote in the city elec- an issue. For instance, Chris Kathie Tovo’s issues in- tions. In other words, there Riley has “Co-sponsored a clude: making Austin an af- will be only a few people resolution to develop a per- fordable housing market; who make and decide the manent supportive housing establishing single member fate of Austin for the next strategy and to prioritize districts; and to rebuild trust five years. Consequently it funding to develop 350 PSH among its resident includ- is very important for all of units over the next four ing those living East of In- Austin’s voting population years.” Furthermore, Chris terstate 35. to vote in these crucial 2011 Riley has been endorsed by On the other hand, elections. the Black Austin Demo- Randi Shade tenure at City (Left to Right) Mayor Lee Leffingwell, Dallas (DA) Craig In Place 1, the chal- crats. Hall has been marred with lenger are Roger Chan and In Place 3, Kathie controversy. For instance, Watkins, Austin (DA)Rosemary Lehmberg Josh Ingials; while Chris Tovo, Chris Bailey, and Max she voted for an un-popular On May 6, 2011, the Dal- new initiatives, but has led the Moreover, Craig Riley is the incumbent can- Nfogizer (former Council water treatment plant; voted las County District Attorney way in the Dallas County to Watkins was the first African didate. Both of the chal- Member) will be challenging against the Sander’s settle- (DA) Craig Watkins attended get justice for those who were American ever elected as the lengers have questioned the Randi Shade. In this race, ment; voted for the Protec- a low key event with local Aus- wrongfully convicted. After District Attorney of Dallas overall management and Kathie Tovo is the only chal- tion of core City services; ex- tin officials. Moreover, it was being elected in 2006, DA County. Not only was he the direction of the city. For in- lenger who has managed to panded public safety net- a time to meet, greet, and to Craig Watkins began to review first African American, but he stance Roger Chan believes get numerous endorsements works; and voted to im- know more about Craig files of those who may have helped break the Republican’s that there is a need of single and raise enough money to proved social service con- Watkins through listening to been wrongfully convicted, 25 years hold on to the District member districts; and be- be a serious threat to Randi tracts to help our most vul- some of his new initiatives which included ordering new Attorney Office. In other lieves that the city should Shade. Kathie Tovo has re- nerable neighbors. brought to the Dallas area. DNA testing. During the re- words, Craig Watkins helped Some of the new initiatives that view, numerous wrongfully the Democratic Party get a the DA Craig Watkins has convicted individuals were “foot-hole” in the Dallas City to explain new Small Business brought to the Dallas County exonerated; therefore, they re- County. For now, Craig include: Sexual Assault Units, gained their freedom. Under Watkins continues to focus of Construction Program Gang Units, Memo Agreement this process, DA Craig being the best Dallas County The City of Austin’s with the City as a prime,” ness Resources Department Programs and Impact Of- Watkins was able to re-estab- District Attorney. He is also Small and Minority Busi- said Rosie Truelove, Con- assists small, minority- fender Programs. lish the credibility of the jus- focusing on making Dallas ness Resources and Con- tract and Land Manage- owned and women-owned Not only has the DA tice system of the Dallas County a safer place for its resi- tract and Land Manage- ment Director. businesses as they pursue Craig Watkins established County. dents business community. ment departments will dis- The Small Business contracting opportunities cuss on May 10 the new Construction Procurement with the City of Austin; en- Republican House Bill 12 Goes Small Business Construc- Program is designed for City courages Minority Business tion Procurement Program, of Austin-funded construc- Enterprises (MBE), Woman established to enhance con- tion projects under $50,000. Business Enterprises (WBE) Against U.S Constitution tract opportunities for small These projects will be re- and Disadvantaged Busi- By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon businesses. served for bidding by busi- ness Enterprises (DBE) to are native born Texans and On May 9, 2011 the would transform police of- The special called nesses certified as Small participate in City contracts; Americans. House Bill 12 Republican led Texas ficers throughout the State meeting of the Minority- Business Enterprises. provides bonding educa- should be challenged in House of Representatives into immigration officers. and/or Women-Owned SMBR will begin certifying tion; and oversees the City’s the courts due to the fact it just passed an Arizona In other words, this Bill Business Enterprise and SBEs in mid-May. MBE/WBE and DBE con- would go against the Con- style immigration bill. would forever change the Small Business Advisory “We are inviting small tracting goals in the areas of stitution of the United When House Bill 12 passed mandate of police officers Committee will be from 1 to business owners to come construction, professional States of un-lawful it meant that our Republi- who should be patrolling 3 p.m. in the Boards and out to discuss our Small services, commodities and can Legislators would our streets into city case- searches and detention. Commissions Room at Aus- Business Construction Pro- non-professional services. want to make the State of workers. tin City Hall, 301 W. Second gram,” said Veronica For information about Texas a reflection of House Bill 12 is a bill City to host St. Briseño Lara, SMBR Direc- the Small and Minority Arizona’s illegal immigra- that sets a precedent into “The contracts are tor. It is anticipated that the Business Resources Depart- tion bill. Moreover, House making Texas a police St. John/ ideal for smaller businesses SBCP will begin July 1. ment, visit Bill 12 was written by state. House Bill 12 Coronado Hills that may be looking for an The City of Austin’s www.cityofaustin.org/ Texas Representative Burt authored by a Republican opportunity to do business Small and Minority Busi- smbr or call (512) 974-7677. Solomon who seeks to goes into direct conflict Combined make police officers en- with the Republican Party force Federal immigration ideals of “limited and Neighborhood laws. small government.” More- THE VILLAGER House Bill 12 states over, House Bill 12 would Planning Area that police officers may in- lead to racial and ethnic quire about the immigra- profiling of Texas’ resi- Zoning III tion status of a person dents. People with Workshop HAS MOVED!! lawfully detained or ar- “Anglo-Saxon” names Austin residents are rested. It would require the such as: “John, Mary, invited se to thes. May 19 Zoning police officer to inquire of Henry, and Max” would be III workshop for the St. John/ the United States Immigra- less likely to be asked Coronado Hills Neighbor- tion and Customs Enforce- about their immigration hood Plan. Meeting attendees ment regarding an status; even though, there will discuss recommended individual’s place of birth. are numerous Canadian zoning changes on several The bill would also allow and European immigrants properties in St. John. Condi- Federal immigration offic- living in the State of Texas. tional Overlays in the St. ers to enter and conduct On the hand, African and John/Coronado Hills plan- the enforcement at a mu- Hispanic sounding names ning area will also be dis- nicipal and county jail. will more likely to be cussed. Moreover, House Bill 12 asked whether or not they The workshop will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Virginia Brown Recreation Center, Conference Room B, located at 7500 Blessing Av- enue, Austin, TX 78752.ý This process is a col- AFTER BEING AT OUR PREVIOUS LOCATION laborative effort between neighborhood stakeholders FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS, WE HAVE MOVE and City staff and will culmi- TO A NEW LOCATION. OUR NEW ADDRESS IS: nate in the St. John/Coronado Hills Combined Neighbor- 1213 N.I-H 35 hood Plan. (1 BLOCK NORTH OF E. 12TH STREET) For more information visit: www.cityofaustin.org/ THIS IS THE OLD DR. 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May 13, 2011/The Villager/Page 7 EMPLOYMENT/BIDS Heart Ball of Austin Raises Funds To Enable /PROPOSALS/ AHA Mission of “Help, Heal, Hope” PUBLIC INFORMATION/ ner, an exciting silent and the American Heart Asso- live auction, and live enter- ciation stands with our FOR SALE /FOR RENT/MISC tainment by Lyle Lovett, community in the fight to presented by St. David’s provide our young people City of AustinPurchasing HealthCare. a healthier life, said Kent OfficeAdvertisements05/09/2011 The funds generated at the Ferguson, Chair of the On October 2, 1995, a revision to the City’s MBE/WBE DBEs Heart Ball support Ameri- AHA Capital Area Divi- Ordinance became effective. The Ordinance establishes new goals for MBE/ Annual Event is this Satur- Less than a year since that can Heart Association- sion Board of Directors. WBE or DBE Participation Bid/Proposal. Bidders are required to docu- day, May 14th at Hilton procedure, there is no funded cardiovascular The support of the Heart ment efforts to solicit MBE/WBE or DBEs in the Compliance Plan. The Austin doubt in either parent’s disease research and edu- Ball of Austin enables the Goals for each project and the instructions and forms for the Compliance AUSTIN, Texas – When mind that the awareness cation programs to im- American Heart Associa- Plan are included in the MBE/WBE or DBE Program Packet included in four-year-old Scarlett created by Scarlett’s condi- prove the lives of women, tion to continue its lifesav- the solicitation. For construction contracts, the MBE/WBE or DBE Pro- Logue was born, doctors tion saved her father’s children and families in ing mission for our chil- gram Packet is a separately bound volume of the Project Manual. ALL our community. The 2011 BIDS AND COMPLIANCE PLANS NOT RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE discovered a series of con- life—that and the pharma- dren, their children and Heart Ball of Austin fo- DATE AND TIME SET FORTH WILL BE RETURNED TO THE BID- genital heart defects they ceutical and surgical ad- generations into the fu- DER UNOPENED. SPECIAL NOTICE: Solicitations issued on behalf of feared would require im- vances made possible by cuses special attention to ture. the Electric Utility Dept. (Austin Energy) are no longer advertised in the mediate surgery. With American Heart Associa- the critical issue of For more information Austin American Statesman. Notices will be posted on the City of Austin time, expert medical care, tion-funded research. children’s heart health. about Heart Ball of Austin, Purchasing website at: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/purchase/vs/p3.htm the diligence of her par- The Logues will tell their Heart-related birth defects, call 512-338-2434 or visit B. SERVICES AND SYSTEMS CONTRACTING / C. 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MLK Memorial Foundation Announces Plans THE CITY OF AUSTIN HEREBY NOTIFIES ALL OFFERORS THAT IN REGARD TO ANY CONTRACT ENTERED INTO PUR- SUANT TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT; MINORITY BUSINESS EN- for August 28 MLK Memorial Dedication TERPRISES WILL BE AFFORDED EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO Washington, D.C. “We are thrilled that we natural elements including Corporate Foundation. For a SUBMIT OFFERS IN RESPONSE TO THIS INVITATION AND WILL (April 28, 2011) – The Wash- will be dedicating the Memo- water, stone, and trees. A 450- complete list of supporters or NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE GROUNDS OF ington, DC Martin Luther King, rial to Dr. King in the coming foot inscription wall will fea- to make a donation, visit RACE, COLOR, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY IN CON- www.buildthedream.org. SIDERATION FOR AN AWARD. Jr. National Memorial Project months, and the Foundation ture more than a dozen Dr. Foundation, Inc. today an- looks forward, with great King quotes engraved into Media Note: For more BIDS/PROPOSALS ADVERTISEMENT NO- nounced plans for the dedica- pride, to presenting this Memo- granite to serve as a lasting tes- information, photos, or to TICE FOR REQUEST FOR AP- tion of the Martin Luther King, rial – this dream – that we’ve tament and reminder of Dr. schedule interviews with Austin Community College PLICATION Jr. National Memorial in West worked to build, to the people. King’s humanitarian vision. Harry Johnson, president and District is requesting proposals Austin Travis County Inte- Dr. King, his life, his dream, CEO of the Washington, D.C. gral Care (ATCIC) is seeking public Potomac Park in Washington, The memorial will include the from firms for the purpose of se- Martin Luther King, Jr. Na- lecting a provider for Employee As- comment on the Draft Request for D.C. The official dedication and his legacy, will be a source “Mountain of Despair” and sistance Program Services. Application (RFA) for Skills Train- will occur on Sunday, August of history and inspiration for the “Stone of Hope,” which tional Memorial Project Foun- Request for Proposal ing and Development Services. Pub- 28, 2011, the 48th anniversary all people, for all time,” said will feature a 30-foot sculpture dation, Inc. please contact Dan No. 952-11023RW lic comments are welcomed from of the March on Washington Harry E. Johnson, Sr., presi- of Dr. King. Gregory at 202.414.0785 or All proposals must be sub- consumers, family members, advo- and Dr. King’s historic I Have dent and CEO of the MLK Me- To learn more about [email protected]. mitted to the Purchasing Depart- cacy groups, service providers and A Dream speech, beginning morial Foundation. “I’m very dedication plans, including About the Washington, ment by no later than Thursday, other interested stakeholders. with a pre-dedication concert much looking forward to cel- events that will take place ear- D.C. Martin Luther King, Jr. June 9, 2011; 2:00 p.m., Central ATCIC invites potential providers at 10 a.m. The dedication cer- ebrating this momentous lier in Dedication Week, please National Memorial Project Time. Proposal packages are avail- to describe the challenges in pro- event with my fellow Ameri- Foundation, Inc. viding services in the Austin, Travis emony will commence at 11 visit able on the ACC Purchasing website A Memorial honoring Dr. Mar- athttp://www.austincc.edu/pur- County area. The public comment a.m. and a post-dedication cans and people around the www.dedicatethedream.org. chase/. period begins May 2, 2011 and ends concert will follow beginning world who understand what The site will be updated fre- tin Luther King, Jr. is being In addition, the proposal on May 16, 2011. at 2 p.m. this memorial stands for, and quently as Dedication plan- built on the National Mall, situ- documents will be available in the The Draft RFA can be found Reserved tickets to the the relevance of Dr. King’s ning progresses and offer the ated adjacent to the Franklin ACC Purchasing Office [(512) 223- at www.integralcare.org under the historic event will be distrib- message.” latest available information. Delano Roosevelt Memorial, 1044] between the hours of 9 am News and Publications section. All uted through an online lottery The Martin Luther King, The Martin Luther King, Jr. and in a direct line between the and 4 pm, Monday through Friday. comments or questions should be system. The public may re- Jr. National Memorial is the National Memorial Founda- Lincoln and Jefferson Memo- All responses must be sealed sent to Iris Vanover, Executive As- quest up to two tickets by vis- first on the National Mall to tion is currently collecting per- rials. Congress passed Joint and returned to the ACC Purchas- sistant, via e-mail at iris.vanover honor a man of hope, a man of Resolutions in 1996 authoriz- @atcic.org or by fax at (512) 440- iting sonal stories about how Dr. ing Office, ACC Service Center, ing Alpha Phi Alpha Frater- 9101 Tuscany Way, Austin, Texas 4020. www.dedicatethedream.org peace, and a man of color. Lo- King affected the lives of 78754, by the date and time indi- and submitting their informa- cated on the Tidal Basin, the Americans and people around nity, Inc. to establish a Memo- ADVERTISEMENT NO- cated above. Electronically trans- tion into the ticket lottery. Visi- Martin Luther King, Jr. Na- the world. All are invited to rial in Washington, D.C. hon- TICE FOR REQUEST FOR AP- mitted responses will NOT be ac- tors must register by 11:59 p.m. tional Memorial creates a vi- submit memories of working oring Dr. King. The ceremonial PLICATIONS cepted unless otherwise stated in EDT on May 31 to be included sual line of leadership between alongside Dr. King, participat- groundbreaking took place on AUSTIN-TRAVIS the documents. November 13, 2006. McKissack COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH in the lottery for the random the Lincoln and Jefferson Me- ing in the March on Washing- The ACC Board of Trustees AND MENTAL RETARDATION selection process. Ticket re- morials. The memorial will be ton, and more by visiting & McKissack / Turner Con- reserves the right to reject any and/ CENTER, DBA: AUSTIN TRAVIS cipients for the seated and re- an engaging landscape expe- www.dedicatethedream.org/ struction Company / Tompkins or all responses and waive all for- COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE served standing areas will be rience conveying four funda- mystory. Builders, Inc. / Gilford Corpora- malities in the solicitation process. (Local Authority) is seeking appli- notified by email on June 15, mental and recurring themes General Motors Com- tion Joint Venture serves as the ADVERTISEMENT NO- cations for the provision of Open 2011. Public standing areas throughout Dr. King’s life – pany will serve as the Dedica- Design-Build Team. For more in- TICE FOR REQUEST FOR AP- Enrollment for Licensed, Certified that do not require tickets will democracy, justice, hope, and tion Chair and Dedication Co- formation or to make a donation, PLICATIONS Professional and Counseling Ser- also be available. love – and features the use of Chair is the Tommy Hilfiger visit www.buildthedream.org. AUSTIN-TRAVIS vices, Request for Applications COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH (RFA) for the residents of Travis The Late Thomas J. and Lula Lee AND MENTAL RETARDATION County, Texas. Contracts will be For updated information CENTER, DBA: AUSTIN TRAVIS initiated for all Providers who meet Charleston Leave $200,000 to UNCF COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE application criteria. on African American UNCF (United Negro Col- They were married at the (Local Authority) is seeking appli- If would like a copy of the lege Fund), the nation’s largest and 16th Street Baptist Church in Bir- cations for the provision of Open RFA, contact Arianna Ramos at Businesses, Churches, and most effective minority education mingham and later moved to Enrollment for Licensed, Certified 512.440.4062 or by email at organization, has received a Jefferson City Missouri where Mr. Professional and Counseling Ser- [email protected]. The appli- Organizations in the Greater $200,000 gift from the estate of the Charleston pursued his degree in vices, Request for Applications cation period will be open May 2, late Thomas J. Charleston and Lula journalism. In order to finance Mr. (RFA) for theresidents of Travis 2011 through July 5, 2011. THE Austin Area, go to Lee Charleston. UNCF will use Charleston’s education, he worked County, Texas. Contracts will be FINAL DEADLINE FOR APPLI- the Charlestons’ bequest to help at a scullery at night and Lula initiated for all Providers who meet CATION SUBMISSIONS IS theaustinvillager.com students get a college education worked at local dry cleaners. In application criteria. 5:00PM, on July 5, 2011. “We are grateful for this 1955 Mr. Charleston received his If would like a copy of the and click on generous gift from Mr. and Mrs. BA in journalism from Lincoln RFA, contact Arianna Ramos at Charleston,” said UNCF President University and they moved to 512.440.4062 or by email at arianna Employment Black Registry. and CEO Michael L. Lomax, Ph.D. Vallejo, California where they be- [email protected]. The application Austin Community “They understood the importance came lifelong residents. Mr. period will be open May 2, College of every child getting a good edu- Charleston had a long career with 2011 through July 5, cation. Their investment in future the Department of Corrections in New Jobs for the 2011. THE FINAL DEAD- generations of young people will California retiring as Assistant LINE FOR APPLICATION Week of 5/6/2011 inspire them to become leaders in Warden at Folsom State Prison. He College Police, Patrol their communities. This gift will was a long time supporter of SUBMISSIONS IS 5:00PM, Officer help the next generation of doc- UNCF and believed in the power on July 5, 2011. Location: As Assigned tors, lawyers, scientists and teach- of an education and the doors it Hours: As Assigned ers get the education they need to could open. He enjoyed traveling “SOLICITATION FOR $3,250/ Monthly for compete in a global economy. “ and geography. QUOTES: Quest Civil Construc- two years of less Mr. Charleston was born Mr. Charleston struggled tors, Inc. is soliciting cost propos- experience in Birmingham, Alabama in with health issues toward the end als from M/WBE’s for the City of $3,416/Monthly for more 1925, the second of three chil- of his life and his devoted wife and Austin, Tillery Street Storm Drain than two years experience dren born to George and Alberta caregiver was faithfully by his side Outfall Stabilization, IFB6100 Job# 1104028 Thomas Charleston. He at- when they both passed away on CLMC277, bids publicly May 19, tended Parker High School and her birthday April 8, 2010. Apply at HR 2011 at 9:00am. For information learned early in life the mean- They never had children of 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd. concerning subcontracting and/or ing of hard work. He worked as their own but instilled the value 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 purchasing opportunities contact a paperboy in order to pursue of education, honesty, hard work Job Line (512) 223-5621 Felicia Hendricks at 623.581.9700.” his dream of attending college. and self reliance into all their nieces hhtp://www/austincc.ed While on his paper route, he met and nephews. They made their EEO/AA/M/F/D/V Round Rock ISD is currently ac- his wife Lula Lee Charleston message clear that an education is cepting sealed bids and proposals. while she was visiting her sister paramount in one’s journey Solicitation documents may be ob- Save Money. in Birmingham. Lula, the young- through life. The way they lived est of eleven children was born their life was a testament to what tained from the RRISD web site at To advertise WWW.roundrockisd.org under on April 8, 1923 in Talladega they must have endured and sacri- “Vendor Information” or by Call- call us at Springs, Alabama to Charlie and ficed-growing up in the segre- ing 512-464-6950. (512) 476-0082 Lillie Clopton. gated south. Page 8/THE VILLAGER/May 13, 2011 Black jockeys are embedded in that black jockeys have a long history of running in their rivals out of busi- and winning the Kentucky Kentucky Derby history ness.” Derby, the oldest continuous In response to death sports event in the United Lewis, a 19-yar-old Ken- threats from the Ku Klux States. tuckian, riding Aristides, Klan and racism, Animal Kingdom was in 2:37.75 seconds. Winkfield moved to ridden by John Velazquez Aristides was trained by Odessa, Russia, in 1904 before the largest crowd in Ansel Williamson, who and rode horses for the Derby history—164,858. It also was black. In that Czar, taking his mounts to was the jockey’s 13th try at race, 13 of the 15 jockeys Poland, England, Austria, the event, staged at were black. And 15 of the France, Spain and Hun- Churchill Downs in Louis- first 28 Derby winners gary. After the Bolshevik By George Hardin also were black. Revolution and the anti- SportsBeat ville, Ky., and his time was 2:02.04. A $2 bet resulted in The 15 black jock- capitalist demonstrations, When Animal King- $43.80, and the winning eys who won the Derby Winkfield moved to dom won the 137th Ken- horse got $1.4 million. between 1875 and 1902 France and bought a horse tucky Derby last Saturday Together with the were honored on June 25, farm northwest of Paris. it was a big surprise to Preakness Stakes and 1980, by the NAACP and He had a record of 2,600 bettors that such a long Belmont Stakes, the Derby the Lincoln Foundation wins before retiring at the shot could take horse forms the Triple Crown of with a plaque that is now age of 48. In the 1940s the racing’s stellar event. It Thoroughbred Racing. in the Kentucky Derby Nazis seized his stables would probably be a big The very first Kentucky Museum. and he returned to the surprise also to some Af- Derby, in 1875, was won by As the grip of Jim United States for a few rican Americans to know the black jockey Oliver Crow tightened, the black years, but then moved back jockeys in the Derby were to France and opened a all gone by 1921 and school for jockeys. He died would not return until in France in 1974 at age 91. the year 2000 when In 2005 he was honored Marlon St. Julien, who with a posthumous Con- was born in Lafayette, gressional House Resolu- La., raced to a seventh- tion a few days before the place finish aboard running of the 131st Curule. The horse was Isaac Murphy Kentucky Derby. owned by two sheiks who Meanwhile, on Derby were members of Dubai’s Isaac Burns Murphy (Murphy’s father enlisted day last week African ruling family. (Earlier St. is perhaps the most re- in the Union Army during American contributions to Julien raced in Texas at nowned of all black the Civil War and died as a the event were recognized the Lone Star Park in jockeys. Murphy won the prisoner of war at Camp at the Isaac Murphy Derby Grand Prairie for its inau- Derby in 1884, 1890 Nelson in Kentucky.) Experience and Image gural season in 1997. He and1891. In the 1891 race Jimmy Winkfield, Awards held at the won he first race while Murphy rode Kingman, a another celebrated black Kentucky Center for riding I Are Sharp.) mount owned and trained jockey, placed third in the African American History In 2008, Shaun by Dudley Allen, the only Derby in 1900, first in 1901, on Muhammad Ali Bridgmohan, the Jamai- horse ever owned by an Af- first in 1902, and second in Boulevard in Louisville. can-born jockey who rican American to win the 1903. During those days of Another planned moved to the United Derby. Murphy won 628 of lynchings and rigid event is the National Day States with his family as his 1,412 races, a 44 per segregation, the issue of of the Black Jockey set for a child, rode Pyro in the cent victory rate that still race became more volatile the fall of 2012 and Derby and finished stands. Eddie Arcaro, the at racetracks and in the having been postponed eighth. Hall of Fame jockey, said, nation at large as well. The from Memorial Day 2011 Willie Sims was the “There is no chance that Thoroughbred Record in because of scheduling first African American to his record of winning will Chicago wrote: “A race war conflicts of some of the win the Triple Crown. He ever be surpassed.” When is on between the jockeys at participants. It is set to be won at Belmont in 1893 the National Museum of the local tracks. Jealous held at the Kentucky Ex- and 1894, the Kentucky Racing and Hall of Fame because of the success of so position Center in Lou- Derby in 1896 and 1898, was created in 1950 many colored riders, the isville said Miles Dean, a and the Preakness in Murphy was the first white boys… have taken spokesman for the Shaun Bridgmohan 1898. jockey to be inducted. desperate measures to put organizers. Rick Barnes charts goals, links sports, By George Hardin Speech Labs with Shelley SportsBeat Adair, said the agency “helps the underserved and Rick Barnes’ pres- uninsured stroke survivors.speech rehab ence since becoming head We have a lot of community basketball coach at the donors and that’s how we’ve works with someone who University of Texas in actually been able to suc- once had it and then they 1998 has lifted the status cessfully organize this don’t have it. That to me of Texas basketball, al- event tonight. Rick Barnes’ is coaching; it really is. ways a powerhouse, to friend’s son, David Little, It’s easy when you can new levels. Barnes was had a stroke, I believe three reach someone who’s the keynote speaker at the years ago, and that’s the never really had it. But “One Word at Time” ban- connection.” when they’ve had it and quet held Friday, May 5, Barnes talked about his lose it and you’ve got to at the Four Seasons Hotel friendship with Little and help them get it back” it’s Austin. The event was called him “a world-class tough. sponsored by the Austin athlete,” adding that. “he He noted that UT Speech Labs. has been an inspiration to basketball is still making Barnes is the all of us.” a concerted effort to rise winningest coach in UT Comparing the work of in the ranks. “Our goal is history. He has led the speech therapists to athlet- to win a national cham- school to a record 12 con- ics, Barnes said, “It would pionship. Recruiting is a secutive NCAA tourna- be like a basketball coach never, ever-ending pro- ment appearances and a who had a chance to coach cess.” school record of 11 someone like Kevin Durant Under Barnes, Texas straight seasons of 20- and all once he has a stroke has become the only plus victories entering the and can’t perform but he school in the nation to 2010-11 campaign. want to come back. I can only claim two National J. Ford (2003) and Kevin under Barnes have excelled Shilpa Shamapant, imagine the patience it takes Player of the Year win- Durant (2007). Rick Barnes not only on the court but co-founder of the Austin to be a speech therapist who ners in eight seasons—T. Shamapant said, “We that we can reach out to also in the classroom. UT provide intensive speech, these stroke survivors and had five players to earn a language and cognitive provide them with spot on the 2010 Academic therapy and we are the therapy.” All-Big12 Conference only nonprofit in Austin About 300 people at- Men’s Basketball Team. It reaching out to the stroke tended the event during was the third straight year survivors soon after they which various products that the Longhorns topped are out of rehab. Typically and services were offered the league in Academic All- what happens is when they up or bidding. Big 12 honors in men’s bas- have a stroke it takes years “This is our first ever ketball. to recover and they need silent auction,” Shamapant Among supporters of that continuity of care. So said. “We hope we can the event were Rick Barnes during National Stroke raise a lot of money so we Autographed Basketballs, Awareness Month we are can reach out to a lot more The University of Texas hosting our second annual stroke survivors. Golf Club and Texas Sail- event with a fundraiser so UT basketball players ing.

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