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Page 2 ~ THE VILLAGER/December 20, 2019 THE COMMUNIQUÉ www.theaustinvillager.com Was Ahead Of His Time

By John Harris Jr. Villager Sports Columnist (AUSTIN, TX) - People forget that Jack- son won the as a sophomore at the University of Lou- isville in 2016. He passed for 3,500 yards, rushed Vince Young is arguably the archetype NFL of for 1,500 yards and ac- counted for 51 touch- rushing yards by a quar- Harbaugh has utilized potential in the NFL as coach’s support. way to play quarterback. downs that season. He terback in a season. Jackson’s skill set. he did in college. Too bad. Thanks to That the ability to run is played like he plays now Young played a lot Baltimore runs the What a waste! Jackson, the NFL has a blessing and not a as the starting quarter- like Jackson when he same pistol offense that Instead of allowing now evolved to where curse. back for the NFL’s Balti- starred for the Texas Jackson played at Louis- Young to play his game, black with The NFL still has a more Ravens, tucking Longhorns. In 2005, he ville. Instead of trying to Fisher searched for the ability to run as well long way to go, espe- the ball under his arm became the first NCAA change Jackson’s game flaws. Fisher didn’t want as pass are becoming cially in regards to hiring and running like a run- Division I quarterback to and make him play like a to draft Young in the first the future of the league. more coaches and front ning back, when he isn’t pass for 3,000 yards and conventional pass-first place, so he never ap- Look for more black office executives of passing like . rush for 1,000 yards in quarterback, Harbaugh preciated Young’s talent quarterbacks, who once color, but the NFL has With two games remain- the same season. Unfor- shaped the Ravens’ of- as Harbaugh does with were asked to change come a long way in its ing in the regular season, tunately, Young’s first fense to fit Jackson ‘s Jackson. Still, Young was positions and play wide willingness to finally ac- Jackson leads the league NFL coach, Jeff Fisher, game and Jackson is an effective player under receiver or defensive cept black quarterbacks in passes didn’t appreciate his skill flourishing. That wasn’t Fisher. However, he back, to take their right- once scorned for their and he surpassed set the way that Balti- the case with Young, could have been so ful place and prove that ability to both run and Michael Vick for most more head coach John who never fulfilled his much better with his there is more than one pass. Jamie Foxx reveals why he actively engaged in this film CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 for years. By far to me, tiple legal challenges this is the most impor- and conducted several tant film I’ve ever done hearings, but the trial because of Bryan’s work. court refused to grant He doesn’t fatigue. My Walter a new trial. Bryan answer to the role was appealed the ruling and an absolute yes because the Alabama Court of of what he’s gone Criminal Appeals ordered through and his humility. a new trial because the The worst you could give State withheld evidence anyone on death row is of Walter’s innocence. hope…Everything he Bryan filed a motion to [Bryan] has done has dismiss all charges and been shaped by hope the trial court granted it and faith.]” after the district attor- Michael B. Jordan ney acknowledged Mr. encouraged the faith- McMillian’s innocence. based community to see While the movie con- the film, “Take others to densed the six years of see the play and host litigation, it mostly watch parties. “Go see it, tracked the actual ac- Hollywood will look at the count presented in the interest. We want to le- book. verage the interest to The Villager News- bring more films like this paper was invited to par- to the big screen. We’re ticipate in a call regard- trying to get the story of ing this powerful film, Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx star in a scene from the injustice to as many with nearly 1,100 faith- movie Just Mercy. (CNS photo/Warner Bros.) people as possible, believ- based outlets from ing that change will ulti- around the county. Stevenson had this to thought anyone would back against injustice.” Jamie Foxx ex- mately happen. There is Bryan Stevenson, the say on what the movie take interest. I cannot do Stevenson, the plained why he chose his power in numbers!” original author, was a release of his work the work that I do with- grandson of slaves, was role in the film, “Michael Check your local conference participate, means to him, “Right out faith. I stand with the brought up during the B. Jordan! He’s my baby listings and plan to sup- along with Michal B. now, I’m believing things wrongfully accused, the end of Jim Crow and in a brother in the industry port this powerful push Jordon and Jamie Foxx. I’ve never seen. I never poor and I’m here to push segregated community. and I’ve loved his work for justice! H-E-B launches new mobile shopping app (AUSTIN, TX) - As H-E-B continues its digital transformation, the retailer is proud to announce the launch of its new mobile shopping app, which delivers a convenient experience both in-store and online, making it easier for customers to shop on their mobile devices. The My H-E-B app brings dozens of new and improved features that make it more convenient and simpler to shop and provides more ways to save. In a single, easy-to-use mobile app, customers can place orders for H-E-B Curbside pickup or Home Delivery, and the in-store shopper can clip and redeem coupons, find where items are located, and browse the store with an enhanced search function. From the moment the app is opened, customers will notice a more streamlined shopping experience. This enhancement to the mobile shopping ex- perience is part of a companywide push to integrate more innovative technology-based services into its digital lineup. Apple CEO Tim Cook has described H-E-B as “incredibly innovative” and one that is “leading the charge” by “using (mobile apps) to transform the business” in an industry that’s chang- ing in a major way.