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Vol. 36 No. 39 Website: theaustinvillager.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 512-476-0082 Fax: 512-476-0179 February 27, 2009

BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2009 “The quest for Black citizenship in the Americas”

10th Annual Azie Taylor Morton appointed U. S. Community Treasurer by President Jimmy Carter Heritage Azie Taylor Morton is Work. distinguished as the only Af- Morton spent a short Festival rican American ever to hold time teaching at a state-sup- this weekend the post of Treasurer of the ported school for delinquent RAPPIN’ United States. Appointed by girls after she graduated from Tommy Wyatt at HT President Jimmy Carter on college in 1956. After this, she September 12, 1977, Morton returned to her alma mater to served as the United States’ serve as assistant to the presi- 36th Treasurer until January dent of the college for a short What an exciting 20, 1981. Along with the Sec- time. In 1957 she applied and month this was! retary of the Treasury, the was hired as a staff member Treasurer must sign Federal for the new Texas AFLCIO, a Black History Month 2009 Reserve notes before they can major labor union. She later was a very exciting time for me. become legal tender, thus moved to Washington to While we were trying to concen- Morton’s signature was on serve on President John F. trate on the history of the past, U.S. currency for three years. Kennedy’s Committee on we were involved in the history Her work as U.S. Treasurer Equal Employment Opportu- in the making. was preceded by many years nity, beginning twenty years Barack Obama completed his of public service, and her up- of service in the public sector first month in office on Febru- standing character and giv- that culminated with her ap- ary 20, but you would have ing spirit are well known in pointment in 1977 as Trea- thought that he had been in of- her Texas community. In surer of the United States. As fice a lot longer. During that time, Treasurer, Morton was re- State Rep. Dawnna Dukes spite of an underprivileged he held his first press confer- childhood, Morton’s amazing sponsible for the receipt and Austinites are invited to ence, he received approval of accomplishments along with custody of government funds. join State Representative the Stimulus Package that he her gracious spirit give hope Morton also served on Dawnna Dukes (D-Austin), had proposed, he laid out a plan to those less fortunate. “It isn’t several important foreign af- ProArts Collective, for the country and a few days luck, and it isn’t circum- fairs committees during her AMERIGROUP Community later, spoke to a joint session of stances, and it isn’t being political career. She was a Care and Huston-Tillotson congress and told them and the born a certain way that causes member of the American Del- University for the 10th An- people of America about his a person’s future to become Azie Taylor Morton served as U. S.Ttreasurer egation to Rome for the En- nual African-American Com- proposal. Later this week the what it becomes,” Morton said a cotton field.” Morton was school at the University of thronement of Pope John Paul munity Heritage Festival on president will present to con- in the book Chicken Soup for raised by her maternal grand- Texas, her admission was II, and chair of a People to Saturday, February 28, 2008, gress his budget for the coming the Soul at Work. Her life’s parents, and because there denied on the grounds that People Mission to the Soviet from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on year. work is a strong testimony to was no high school for Afri- she did not have enough un- Union and China. She was the grounds of historic On the home front, we focused her belief that a person can can Americans in Dale, she dergraduate courses. Her ad- also an Election Observer for Huston-Tillotson campus, lo- our attention on the Black His- accomplish anything they set attended high school at a mission was then denied for the Presidential elections in cated at 900 Chicon Street in tory makers who walk among us their mind to. charity-sponsored school for the undergraduate courses Haiti, Senegal, and the Do- East Austin. every day. For the last four Azie Taylor was born black children in Austin she needed based on Texas minican Republic, and a rep- The 2008 African- weeks we have talked about the on February 1, 1936, in Dale, called the Texas Blind, Deaf, University’s policy of not al- resentative to the first Afri- American Community Heri- men and women who have made Texas, to Fleta Hazel Taylor. and Orphan School. She lowing African Americans can/African American Con- tage Festival is a free event milestone contributions to our Morton said in a speech to the graduated there at the age of into its undergraduate pro- ference held in Africa. with activities suitable for all community by their community student body of a small col- 16 with high grades, and en- grams. In spite of this emo- Mission to the Soviet ages. This festival is the pin- service. We could cover only a lege in South Carolina (as rolled at Huston-Tillotson, an tional setback, Azie began a Union and China, chair; First nacle of Austin’s celebrations handful of these citizens, be- quoted in Chicken Soup for the all-black college in Austin, fulfilling and successful forty- African-American Conference of Black History Month and cause the list is too long to cover Soul at Work), “I was born to a where she graduated cum five year career. “Nothing has in Africa, representative; Na- the rich culture African- all of these citizens. mother who was deaf and laude with a Bachelor of Sci- to remain the way it is if that’s tional Democratic Institute, Americans contribute to the We concentrated on some of could not speak. I do not ence degree in commercial not the way a person wants it board member; Citizens Fund, Austin community every the many first that have taken know who my father is or was. education in 1956. Although to be,” Morton was quoted in board of trustees, 1991-2001; day. place in our community since the The first job I ever had was in she applied to graduate Chicken Soup for the Soul at See Morton page 5 late 60’s. While we concentrated on the big Civil Rights Marches Small Personal Item Belt Developer Inherits City Solid Waste Disposal Dept that were going on around the Helps Slum Lords Turn Wentworth country, there were a number of Go-Getting spirit from Civil Rights Grandfather efforts going on in our commu- Street and Gar Creek into “Dumpster nity and communities around Blackberries™, keys, medical City”!! the country. We must remem- supplies, money, credit ber that all politics are local. We cards, wallets and passports make our case for national is- with them without getting in sues by the actions that we take the way can learn more about at home. the SPIbelt™ online at We must remember that who- www.spibelt.com. ever the national leaders is, they As the nation celebrates are only the face of the move- Black History Month, several ment. The real action takes place key names deserve mention. at home. While many are look- For Austin, Texans, that list ing for help from the Obama ad- of notables would be incom- ministration, they would be bet- plete without Volma Overton, ter served by trying to work with Sr. on it. From 1963 until 1983, the local leadership to get the Overton served as President problems solved. For example, of the Austin chapter of the the stimulus money will be dis- National Association for the tributed through the organiza- Advancement of Colored tions that are in place now. People (NAACP). During that There will be no new organiza- tenure, he was vitally influ- tions created to work on our Adrienne Rison-Isom area. ential in desegregating the Contributing Reporter When focusing on current economic and employ- city’s schools. Forty-five years ment problems. Whatever who made this direct deter- later, the Overton name is still mination, Cardenas stated, money is allotted for our com- City Solid Waste Ser- making a revolutionary im- that this was the response, munity will be sent through our vices Assistant Director, pact on the world. The civil and decision of Solid Waste City Council or our County Com- Daniel Cardenas said, “ It Inventor Kim Overton is the Granddaughter of the late Volma rights torch has been passed Director “Willie Roads”, af- missioners Court. Other monies was the determination of the Overton, Sr. down through the genera- ter Cardenas tried to follow will be secured from the state. tions, where Kim Overton, his City, that the best way to deal Austin, TX – February edying the situation. Soon af- up on this action which is an So, it is imperative to start now granddaughter, is now pick- with the trash situation in that 24, 2008 – Effecting change in ter, the SPIbelt™ was born. atrocity to the neighborhood. to communicate with these officials ing up the go-getting entre- area was to place dumpsters to have an input as to how that the world is nothing new for Short for “Small Personal This statement made Febru- preneurial baton. there”. This was the response th Kim Overton. The grand- Item Belt,” the SPIbelt™ frees ary 24 , followed an inter- money is spent. We must do it now. The founder of Overton after over 8 months of com- daughter of Volma Overton, up the hands and body for fit- view with Mr. Mark Gonzalez We cannot wait until all of the Enterprises, Kim Overton’s plaining about large commer- Sr., an influential figure in ness, running and travel. This (Supervisor) who stated that money is gone, before we make our product offerings include su- cial dumpsters which were Austin’s Black Civil Rights patent-pending, non-bounce they have had many com- wishes and needs known. perior non-bounce belts and placed half covering the side movement, Kim’s upbringing creation expands to securely plaints about the overflow of We are not going to solve any of bands for fitness, running walks in front of many four infused her with a proactive, hold all the items on-the-go dumping in and outside of the our problems by calling Radio Talk and travel. Developed just plexes: lined up on the streets can-do attitude. So when the individuals need at their dis- dumpsters. This evidently is Shows and complaining. The Presi- two short years ago, the of Wentworth, and Gar Creek frustration of cumbersome posal. Fitness fanatics, run- attributing to a nasty danger- dent is expecting for all of us to be SPIbelt™, the company’s flag in the 78724 zip code, as a keys got in the way of her ous situation. hands on citizens and not “Arm ners and travelers who would permanent solution to take daily run, she set about rem- See page 5 Chair Quarterbacks”. like to take their iPods™, See SPIbelt page 7 care of the trash situation in that Dumpster Page 2/THE VILLAGER/February 27, 2009 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 A Solution to the Roland Burris Mess Economic Crisis Puts Children at Risk succeeded Barack Obama. nor was booted from office. perts interviewed in the article for immediate relief, and shor- Invariably, conservatives will We were obviously misled. agreed that economic stress ing up states’ capacity to of- call my proposal to end the Burris keeps changing his puts already fragile families, fer them the health coverage standoff racist because it story and each time he does, like those facing domestic vio- and range of social services seeks to keep at least one Af- he sinks deeper and deeper lence or substance abuse, at and supports they need—all rican-American seated in the into a hole. even greater risk. Families improvements included in the otherwise all-White Senate. In In a Jan. 5 affidavit, who may have seemed fine American Recovery and Re- the larger scheme of things, Burris declared “there was only a few months ago are also investment Act being voted on this is no different than Sena- not any contact between my- in danger. Linda Spears, vice in Congress. tor Gregg agreeing to give up self or any of my representa- president of the Child Wel- The Child Tax Credit his Senate seat with the stipu- tives with Gov. Blagojevich or fare League of America, told and Earned Income Tax lation that a Republican re- any of his representatives re- the Post she is seeing cases of Credit improvements and the place him to avoid giving garding my appointment.” He ‘’middle-class families living new Make Work Pay Credit Democrats a critical 60-vote was pressed on this point By Marian Wright Edelman in their cars, so afraid of los- in the recovery package will George Curry edge. Of course, the circum- several days later by the Illi- NNPA Columnist ing their children that they help get money into the hands NNPA Columnist stances are different but in the nois House impeachment tell the children not to tell any- of families that they can end, it’s about the same thing committee. Rep. Jim Durkin In the middle of all the one they’re homeless…. In spend quickly for basic needs Roland Burris should — retaining political power. asked Burris about six people headlines and 24-hour news late winter or early spring, I for their children and them- borrow a page from Republi- New Hampshire Gov. close to the governor and reports about the economic suspect we’ll just begin to see selves. Families also will ben- can Senator Judd Gregg of John Lynch, a Democrat, whether he had any contact crisis, one critical story is just the impact on kids.’’ efit from anticipated expan- New Hampshire, President agreed to play the game, nam- with them. After consulting beginning to be told. The same stories are sions of housing and job Obama’s short-lived pick to ing Bonnie Newman, Gregg’s with his lawyer, Burris re- Four days after Christ- quietly popping up in many training opportunities. become Commerce Secretary, former chief of staff, to replace plied, “I talked to some mas, the Washington Post ran communities across the coun- Special help is needed and agree to resign his Sen- him. But Gregg had second friends about my desire to be this article: ‘’Child Neglect try. Children are already di- at the federal level and in ate seat immediately on the thoughts and decided to stay appointed, yes.” Cases Multiply As Economic rectly affected by the nation’s states and communities to condition that he be replaced in the Senate. The only “friend” he Woes Spread.’’ In the article, economy. Between 2006 and strengthen supports for al- by another African-Ameri- I’m glad Gregg decided identified was Lon Monk, the area child welfare workers 2007, the number of poor chil- ready vulnerable families can. to stay put rather than head a governor’s chief of staff. Fol- talked about the noticeable dren grew by 500,000 to the challenged by substance The embattled Illinois department he once voted to lowing up, Rep. Jill Tracy rise in the number of child current total of 13.3 million. abuse, mental health and do- senator has been in office abolish. With the 2010 census asked: “So you don’t recall abuse and neglect investiga- That number is expected to mestic violence, and to in- shortly more than a month, fast approaching, he is not that there was anybody else tions. Many of the new ne- increase even more as the full crease significantly staff and but is facing increasing calls one who could be trusted to besides Lon Monk that you glect cases were connected to impact of the recession is felt. services to help prevent and for his resignation in the oversee the official enumera- expressed an interest to at that families trying to make do And even before treat child abuse and neglect. wake of disclosures that he tion of Americans. With a point?” without heat, electricity or America reached a full-blown Faith communities and has been less than forthcom- record of supporting Burris: “No, I can’t re- necessary medical care, like economic crisis, we already other community-based orga- ing about his attempts to NAACP-backed positions call…” asthma medications and were experiencing a child nizations must provide spe- raise campaign contributions only 24 percent of the time – In an amended affida- other basic needs. abuse and neglect crisis. In cial outreach and help with for impeached Gov. Rod earning him a grade of F – in vit that some contend was An emergency room 2006, more than 900,000 chil- children during these chal- Blagojevich in exchange for the 110th Congress (2007- submitted after Burris learned doctor at Children’s National dren were abused or ne- lenging times, and we must being appointed to the U.S. 2008), Gregg’s appointment that some of his conversa- Medical Center in Washing- glected, and 40 percent of not forget the important sup- Senate. raises question about tions may have been taped by ton, DC, worried about a re- those children got no help af- portive roles we can play, Burris was selected to Obama’s judgment. federal prosecutors investi- cent jump in the number of ter their initial investigation. neighbor to neighbor and in fill the remaining term of The same three Repub- gating the governor, Burris children coming in with Now the threat is even our own families, to ease pres- President Barack Obama, licans who backed the acknowledged that he had bruises, broken bones and greater as child abuse and sures on stressed-out fami- which is set to expire in two administration’s stimulus been in contact with six burns, and colleagues in other neglect together become one lies. We know what works to years. The Senate Ethics Com- program – Olympia J. Snowe Blagojevich associates, in- cities told her they’d noticed more indicator of how Ameri- help keep children safe. But mittee has been asked to in- and Susan Collins of Maine cluding his brother, Rob, who the same thing. cans are responding to the this help needs to come soon. vestigate Burris and perjury and Arlen Specter of Pennsyl- asked Burris on three differ- Operators at child current pressure, stress and Children in danger and at risk charges have been referred to vania – were the only mem- ent occasions to raise money abuse prevention hotlines insecurity. right now can’t wait. Illinois prosecutors for pos- bers of the GOP to receive a for the governor. were also hearing from grow- Action is needed at all Marian Wright sible action. passing grade on the NAACP Speaking to reporters ing numbers of parents levels. In Congress, steps Edelman is president of the It’s time to pull the plug Report Card. The two Maine On Feb. 16, Burris acknowl- whose financial problems hopefully will be taken soon Children’s Defense Fund. For on this soap opera and the senators earned Bs and Spec- edged that he attempted to were pushing them over the to alleviate stress on families more information about the quickest way to turn the lights ter received a C. Every other raise money for Blagojevich, edge and making them lose by extending unemployment Children’s Defense Fund, go out is by getting Burris to do Republican in the Senate but the people he approached control around their children. insurance benefits, getting to the website at something many have al- earned a D or F. Instead of were not interested in giving. The child welfare ex- food stamps to more families www.childrensdefense.org. ready accused him of doing – picking a moderate Republi- This embarrassing saga has cut a deal. can, Obama went for someone gone on much too long. From blood banking to the modern subway, from jazz to social justice, I know there are some who votes against African- Enough is too much. the contributions of African Americans have shaped and molded and who will say that Burris American interests more than Burris needs to resign and if influenced our national culture and our national character. should resign with no strings 75 percent of the time. it takes appointing an Afri- attached. I agree in principle, The issue with Burris is not can-American successor to but doubt that he’ll leave vol- his voting record, but his ve- make him go away sooner, Majesty and Misery: The Richness of Lift Every Voice untarily without some pre- racity. let’s make a deal. tion. The real segregation i conditions. Hence, my pro- The Black community George E. Curry, former Obama for bringing Rev. the way our history book posal that he leave, be re- rallied around Burris because editor-in-chief of Emerge and Lowery to the table. I revel in were written, the fact that ev placed by another African- they believed that he was un- NNPA News Service, is a key- the history, in Black history, ery high school book had a American, and in 2010, let the tainted and had steered clear note speaker, moderator, and in the afterglow. page or two on slavery, usu voters of Illinois decide who of any pay-to-play deals with media coach. His web site is While I revel, media col- ally illustrated as a Black man should succeed the man who Blagojevich before the gover- www.georgecurry.com. leagues align themselves in a different space. They write who looks d like a recent es that they don’t need Black capee from and uncle Ben’ Black History Month - Needed Now More Than Ever history, and as I read them, I rice box, a page that had aun achievement and health sta- a dual purpose: first to build swear I am going to go run- lemma’s closest companion tus to see that race still mat- self-esteem among histori- ning down the streets and illustrated, a book that reduced ters in America. Equal oppor- cally oppressed people; and sidewalks in sheer hysteria. slavery into a paragraph o tunity is still part of the un- second to remind all Ameri- Of course we need Black two, a book that failed to cap finished business of Ameri- cans that in the face of seem- history, this manifestation of ture the nuances of slavery – can democracy. ingly insurmountable odds, Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s vi- the reality of those slaves tha By. Julianne Malveaux In 1926, after centuries our diversity is our greatest sion. Now we are actually purchased themselves, the NNPA Columnist of Blacks being excluded, not strength. openly talking about African- complexities of the lies of those only from the mainstream of It is fitting that the first When I learned that American people, history and who navigated freedom, the American life, but also from Presidential Proclamation is- Senator Dianne Feinstein possibility. Should we just challenges of those who were the textbooks in our schools, sued by Barack Obama is one would be charged with the forget Black history because related to those who actually the African American histo- that recognizes National Af- inaugural arrangements I an African-American man is owned them. rian, Carter G. Woodson did rican American History prayed. I prayed that our San president of the United Attorney General Eric a service to all Americans Month. Francisco sister would be as States? Or should we wait Holder was on point when he when he created Negro His- He writes, ‘’The belief sensitive, as I was, to the mo- until our nation’s statuary, indicated that we are afraid to By. Marc H. Morial tory Week, which was ex- that…the dreams and the ment and the meaning of the and our K-12 curriculum be- confront our very foundations NNPA Columnist panded to Black History promise of our nation… might Negro National Anthem and gin to reflect our cultural en- And our fear has given fuel to Month in 1976. Woodson’s one day be realized by all of the fear of others, cowards The perennial debate to the possibility that the San ergy. vision was one of unity and our citizens gave African who would suggest that we about the need for Black His- Francisco Boys and Girls If you ride around our inclusion. American men and women should eliminate Black his tory Month has intensified Choir might sing that song. nation’s cities and towns you He said, ‘’What we the same sense of duty and tory month because they think this year as the shock and Yes, I know that I was will find statues that suggest need is not a history of se- love of country that led them the racial world is now flat. awe of America electing its delusional. President Barack that we lift up those who make lected races or nations, but the to shed blood in every war we Not flat, our world beg first Black president still re- Hussein Obama is the presi- outstanding contributions. history of the world void of have ever fought, invest hard- for a conversation, and unti verberates across this land. dent of the United States of Why are there not more Afri- national bias, race, hate and earned resources in their we clear the air the conversa Even before Barack Obama America, not of Black can-Americans in the mix? religious prejudice.’’ communities with the hope of tion will be, perhaps, ap achieved that extraordinary America. That means that our Even if there is someone to That is a goal that self-empowerment, and to proached during Black history breakthrough, there were president might demur on concede that history is being America is still struggling to pass the ideals of this great month. We have elected an some who questioned the ne- making racial gestures, sing- made right this minute, who achieve. land down to their children African American ma as presi cessity of a special month to ing the right song, in the right will correct the statuary? In fact, legislatures in a and grandchildren.’’ dent of the United States, bu recognize the many un- tenor. I did not expect Presi- When do we get to lift up the number of states, including Eight years after the hor- we have not fixed every his known and unsung achieve- dent Obama to sing the Ne- likenesses of Ida B. Wells, So- New York and New Jersey, rific events of 9-11, the Ameri- tory book nor captured all o ments of African Americans. gro National anthem. But I journer Truth, Patricia Rob- have recently passed laws can spirit is again being put the nuances of African Ameri With Obama as Presi- prayed someone would sing erts Harris, and the other Af- mandating or encouraging to the test with an economic can heritage and history. dent, the logic goes, we have it. rican American women who teachers to broaden their his- crisis that is being compared How many White folk now achieved Dr. King’s While no one sang it, have made a difference in our tory courses to include more to the Great Depression. We know the words of the Negro dream of a non-racial one many parsed it. The Rev. world? ethnic, racial and gender di- need to look no further than National Anthem – Lift Every America where everyone is Joseph lowery was the unwit- Until these women are versity. That is why we still the lives of great men and Voice and Sing. How many o judged by the content of their ting answer to my prayer. as elevated as George Wash- recognize March as Women’s women like Frederick Dou- those trying to slam the doo character, not the color of their When he lifted up the words, ington, Abraham Lincoln, History Month, May as Jew- glas, Harriet Tubman, W.E.B on Black history – Black and skin. I wish it were so. god of our weary years god of Thomas Jefferson and john ish American History Month, Dubois, Thurgood Marshall, White – understand the rich All one needs to do is our silent tears, he put the Adams, it makes no sense to September 15 to October 15 as Whitney Young, Rosa Parks, ness and reality of the Negro look at the glaring disparities words of the Negro national consider eliminating Black Hispanic Heritage Month Martin Luther King and National Anthem? between Blacks and Whites anthem in the inaugural mix. History Month. and February as Black His- Barack Obama for a sense of Julianne Malveaux can in income, employment, in- I will always be grate- Why would some elimi- tory Month. certainty that this too, ‘’we be reached a carceration rates, educational ful to rev. lowery for his nate? They say that Black his- These celebrations serve shall overcome.’’ words, but also to president tory month means segrega- [email protected] February 27, 2009/The Villager/Page 3 14th Pastor CAPITAL CITY CHAPTER OBSERVES Leadership Austin Launches 2009 Essential Class Appreciation NATIONAL MENTORING DAY Celebration Olivet Baptist Church will have its 14th Pastor Ap- preciation Celebration honor- ing Pastor Kennedy Young, Sr. On Friday, March 6 at 7pm will be the Pastor’s Ap- preciation Fellowship Dinner at Buca Di Beppo Restaurant, 3612 Tudor Blvd. The cost is $25 per person. February 24, 2009– leaders for Central Texas,” On Sunday, March 8 at Leadership Austin an- says Heather McKissick, 10am will be the Pastor’s Ap- nounces the 2009 Essential Leadership Austin Presi- preciation Worship Service Class with 54 of Austin’s dent/CEO. “We are proud of with special guest Pastor most exceptional community the 1,400 Leadership Austin Kennedy Young, Jr. and the leaders. Alumni who are making a College Hill Baptist Church The Capital City Chap- cheon at Texas Land & Cattle ter of Top Teens program of From September, 2008 direct impact in our commu- family of Tyler. ter of Top Teens of America restaurant. work includes many SER- to May, 2009 the Leadership nities every day..” observed their annual The purpose of this an- VICE projects: service to senior Austin Essential Class, se- Leadership Austin is Juneteenth Celebra- Mentoring Day on Sunday, nual event is to focus on in- citizens, beautification of the lected for their community in- proud to announce the mem- February16, 2009. Top Teens terests and relationships be- community, sponsoring a volvement and diversity, meet bers of the 2009 Class and to tions Weekend 2009 of America is sponsored by tween the Teens, Ladies, and healthy choices conference, monthly in various locations feature 6 outstanding mem- On June 19, 2009, there Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. Lords. The role of the TLOD March of Dimes, literacy, and around Austin to discuss re- bers of the African American will be the Hazel Obey Trib- (TLOD) and Lord mentor is intended service to all youth and adults. gional issues, enhance lead- Community, they are Angie ute Parade at 6:30 p.m. on Seventy Top Teens to be a supportive, empower- Capital City Chapter ership skills and develop a Castilleja, Make-A-Wish Loyola Lane. chapter members, Top La- ing, and proactive partner in Top Teens have dedicated ad- strong network to encourage Foundation, Peter Daniels, A On June 19-21, 2009, dies, Lords, and parents at- the lives of their teen mentee. visors, Lady Wanda Johnson, innovative, collaborative solu- New Entry, Inc., Craig Moore, there will be the Tyrone tended worship service at During brunch, teen mentees Lady Roye Reeves, Lady tions to the challenges facing Travis County District Johnson 6th Annual Girls David Chapel Missionary interacted with their mentors Kathy Black, and Lady the Austin community. The Attorney’s Office, Tina Basketball Showcase at the Baptist Church, where Dr. Jo- and learned bits and pieces Tamara Miller. Lady Delois 2009 Leadership Austin Es- Prentice, St. David’s Commu- Delco Center. seph C. parker, Jr. is Pastor. of valued information from Hall serves as President of the sential Class is supported by nity Health Foundation (not On June 20, 2009, it’s the Immediately following wor- their mentor that has surely local Capital City Chapter of Seton Family of Hospitals. shown in photo) , D’Andra 6th Annual Alvin Patterson ship service, the Teens and connected each to the other. TLOD. “This year, Leadership Ulmer, grand beginnings, inc. Battle of the Bands & Drum- their mentors attended a lun- The Capital City Chap- Austin celebrates 30 years of Pat Wilson, First Marathon ming Competition at 6:00 p.m. Our web site preparing strong community Financial. at Nelson Athletic Stadium. www.theaustinvillager.com Church news, announce- ment? 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Youth of Today. Hope of Tomorrow. 476-0082 The 2nd Football Test is Complete The Hawks can now Then on Wednesday, we did The First Track Meet running against girls that squats and everyone did great cheer “We Believe” have been running varsity for and did their lifting. On football playoffs to the basket- the longest and this is my Thursday, the juniors did not ball courts. The Hawks dis- first year running varsity. I’m test on incline, because we trict resume consists of a win excited because I love to run had to sign up for the SAT or at district rival, Lake Travis, and compete and seeing ACT, but everyone else did lift on their home court. others competing. My favorite and did well. Finally, on Fri- Hendrickson played Reagan events are the 200 meter dash day the juniors did both our High School at the Delco Cen- and the 4 by 1 relay. I think incline and power cling test ter Monday February 23rd. the first couple of meets will and were awesome. Everyone Plans for Pflugerville help my team become else did power cling test and ISD’s fourth high school came Michelle Gordon prepared for District which is were super. This was a very into focus through a series of McCallum High School really important! Overall I cool week and everyone did public events recently. Rather think we’re going to have a Jeremy Henderson an amazing job on their test- than creating a comprehen- McCallum High School The McCallum track good, strong team. I wish the ing. We worked very hard to sive high school with sports season has started and our best for all teams and may get better and prepare for the and electives included, the This week the Alonzo Black first meet is on Saturday, I am your season be the best!! God upcoming football season, 1,500 to 1,800 student school McCallum football team did Hendrickson High School nervous because I will be Bless and Stay in School! its second test. This second which will be dedicated to will be focused on career edu- test was important, because it Coach Honeycutt. Next week Hendrickson Hawk’s cation and college readiness. showed how much we have everyone will have a new lift- can now cheer “We Believe” School officials say this will Michelle Obama Host Black progressed in our work-outs ing group and will be lifting once again thanks to the suc- be the first such campus in the for the past 6 weeks. We be- and working with different cess our boy’s basketball region, but they visited other History Month For Kids gan our testing on Tuesday, people. Once again this was team. The Hawks went into Texas schools as models in- Rochon, Mrs. Obama spoke to with bench press. Everyone a terrific week. To all my foot- their season with high expec- cluding Wunsche High the students about how hard was prepared and got their ball teammates keep up the tations, and after a shaky start School, Ben Barber Academy, work can take you anywhere lifts in and did very well. good work. Go Knights!!!! achieved what everyone and Irving Academy in you’d like, even to the White knew they could. The Spring, Mansfield, and Irv- House like the President. The Hendrickson basketball team, ing, respectively. Students First Lady encourged the stu- KLMS staff meets with after going into district with will remain at their home dents to visit the White House a 10-12 record, came out with campus for electives. The often, because she said it next year’s students an 18-14 record and the dis- school is planned to open in 2012 or 2013. should be a place of “learn- Kelly Lane will participate trict crown. Four Hendrickson stu- ing and for sharing new and in the Hendrickson HS The Hawks began the dents were commended in the different ideas, sharing new Hawk Hustle – Sat., March season short of two starters National Merit Scholarship Toni Nelson forms of art and culture, and 7. KLMS PTO gave $200 to who were still deep into the Program: Samuel D. Johnson, KIPP history and different HHS Senior Celebration. Hawk’s football playoff run. Nathan Jones, Vincent While Barack Obama perspectives.”I wish I could The hustle is raising money Apparently the chant “We Margaretich, and Lloyd Price. is busy trying to swiftly solve have been there!! It sounds for the senior celebration. If believe!” carried over from the our nation’s economy crisis, like a very nice program the a team comes together, the his wife and First Lady is do- kids had a historical chance KLMS PTO will cover the Carter G. Woodson, Founder ing her part for the kids. to enjoy, they were in history entry fee. The PTO will sell Michelle Obama hosted a and may not have even shirts at 6th grade parent of Black History Month Black History Month celebra- thought about it! night, Feb. 17. Everything is tion for nearly 200 6th and 7th I would like to help im- $10. prove the “Black History” Alon Rodgers institution. Woodson lobbied grade students from D.C. . Treasurer’s Report - Kelly Lane Middle School schools and organizations to schools in the East Room of celebration at my school for Balance is $1,019.51. participate in a special pro- the White House on Wednes- the next year even if I transfer Pflugerville Hawks KLMS staff met with gram to encourage the study day (February 18) which also to a different school I would Team Tennis had their first all incoming 6th graders of African American history, featured a performance by still help out at KIPP for the match Sunday at last week at their elemen- which began in February Sweet Honey in the Rock, an Black History month pro- Riverplace Country Club. tary schools. Students are 1926 with Negro History award winning female gram. This is KIPP’s High The team is made up of seeing their choice sheets Week and was later expanded acappella ensemble. After an School first year so if anyone Nathan Albers, TJ McCrea, for next year and there is and renamed Black History introduction by the White would like to donate informa- Janae Smith, Austin Halk, something new: combin- Month. I am sure there are a House’s longest serving em- tion and items log in to our Ricky Dobbs, Jordynne ing Pre AP Math and Pre few people in the community ployee, Chief Usher Admiral website. Williams, Justyce Will- AP Science and Pre AP that did not know that!This iams, Jacob Baird, An- Language Arts and Pre AP Lexus Wren month my school had a Black YMCA OF AUSTIN CELEBRATES RICH AND thony Broccolo, and History. This applies to all KIPP History program and the Af- LITTLE-KNOWN HERITAGE Ashley Bedford. All team grades levels. This should Do you know who rican Americanl ratio is a little In 1853, Anthony Bowen, ner of today’s Black History members are returning and encourage more participa- Carter Godwin Woodson low at my school, so it was a former slave, minister and first Month. show great improvement tion in the Pre AP program. was? A historian, educator, not that huge. I would like to person of color to work in the · By the mid-1920s, in a still from last year in the Capi- 6th graders and 7th author, and publisher. Born help change that maybe have United States Patent Office, segregated era, there were 28,000 tal Area Professional Ten- graders choose 3 electives in 1875 in New Canton, Vir- food, music, a small show. founded the nation’s first YMCA black members at 51 city YMCAs nis Association League. (one of which must be PE); ginia. The son of freed slaves, However we made a African dedicated to serving African- and 128 chapters at African- Team results from the meet while 8th graders choose 2 Woodson worked as a share- American history timeline Americans. Becoming part of a American colleges around the were encouraging — we electives and PE is not re- cropper and a miner to help and evaluated a few African movement that sought personal country. These facilities received won four out of eight quired. his family. He began high American songs, we had to and community growth wide support from millionaire matches — against a very The PTA met last school in his late teens and find meaning in the songs through healthy spirit, mind industrialists George Foster strong country club team week. In Old Business, the proved to be an excellent stu- (which was cool), in another and body, Bowen began an ef- Peabody, John D. Rockefeller with a pro coach. Practices PTO bought a podium for dent. Woodson went on to class we talked about segre- fort that has continued to enrich and Julius Rosenwald, presi- are Tuesday and Thurs- the school. Kristi Gardner college and earned several gation, learning that there is the diversity and spirit of the dent of Sears, Roebuck and Co. day at Falcon Pointe from is covering the $75 ship- degrees. He received a doctor- voluntary segregation. I think nation’s 2,617 YMCAs. · YMCAs provided service 4-6 p.m. There is still time ping charge. Kim Kinsey ate from Harvard University we need March and April to In Austin, as in more than to both black and white troops, to join the spring season and Darlene Cross have in 1912- becoming one of the learn a little more! Thanks 10,000 communities across the even though the U.S. Army re- and compete against the each donated an ice chest first African Americans to KIPP but I am thinking of a country, the YMCA of Austin mained racially segregated. best tennis players in the to the school. earn a Ph.D. at the prestigious huge celebration in the future. celebrates the richness of that di- · In 1919, YMCAs estab- In New Business the region. versity. lished an Interracial Commis- ‘UNIVERSITY DAY 2009’ SCHEDULED The YMCA of Austin was sion to assist black troops return- founded in 1953 and, today, ing home from World War I. AT HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY serves over 30,000 members and “Rosenwald” YMCA buildings (AUSTIN, Texas) — tive students on the provides youth, adult and fam- served 25 African-American High school students and www.htu.edu Web site, call ily programs for more than communities, including clean, their parents are invited to Enrollment Management at 80,000 individuals through safe dorm rooms and eating fa- University Day 2009 on Sat- 512.505.3028, or send a mes- eight branches in Travis and cilities that were a boon to Afri- urday, February 28, on the sage to [email protected]. Hays counties. In addition, the can-American travelers—espe- campus of Huston-Tillotson Starting at 1 p.m., the YMCA of Austin provides cially servicemen—who were on University, 900 Chicon Street. public is invited to the Tenth afterschool child care at 18 el- the road during a segregated and University Day, beginning at Annual African American ementary schools in four school discriminatory era. After World 9 a.m., provides prospective Community Heritage Festi- districts, and operates Learning War II, there was increased em- students the opportunity to val, sponsored by Texas State Centers at six City of Austin af- phasis on eliminating racial seg- visit the campus, meet faculty Representative Dawnna fordable housing complexes. regation in YMCAs. and staff, obtain information Dukes. The event, held for the YMCA Milestones in Af- · In 1946, the YMCA about majors, and receive past few years in conjunction rican-American History Include: national office urged exist- scholarship and financial aid with University Day, features · In 1900, black communi- ing YMCAs, each one an in- information. This year’s event performances by youth ties started 21 African-American dependent association, to is held in conjunction with groups, merchant vendors, YMCAs with 53 college chap- eliminate racial discrimina- Homecoming 2009 activities. mobile health services, face ters. tion, and new YMCAs were A campus tour, step painters, jugglers, balloon In 1915, an association or- organized on an interracial show, and other activities are twisters, and more. The Heri- ganized in Chicago to “study basis. planned during the event that tage Festival concludes at 5:00 Negro Life,” led to the creation · The YMCA national is free to all. To register for p.m. and there is no charge to by the Wabash YMCA of a Ne- body officially banned seg- MYAC University Day, go to prospec- the public. gro History Week—the forerun- regation in 1967. February 27, 2009/THE VILLAGER/page 5 City Solid Waste Disposal Dept Helps Slum Lords Turn Blacks In The Military Before Wentworth Street and Gar Creek into from page 1 Desegregation “Dumpster City”!! and good humor in adversity, By Chuck Pennie isolation bred a strong sense physical endurance and Special to The Villager of camaraderie. The officers sobriety. Above all they During the American and men often felt part of an performed well on campaign Civil War 180,000 blacks extended family that relied on and in combat. served in the Union Army. its own customs, rituals, and The 1880 annual During the summer of 1866 sense of honor separate from report of General J. M. the United States Congress that distant civilian world or Schofield, Superintendent of reorganized the regular from the very different the Military Academy, army. In March 1866 the military society “back east.” illustrates the racial and Senate, debating the army PChaplainASSALONG George M. Mullins patronizing view many bill, accepted an amendment of the 25th Infantry in 1877 whites had about black from Benjamin F. Wade said, “they are•• possessed of officers. He stated, “To send which allowed for regular the notion that the colored to West Point for four years’ army black regiments. The peopleArts of the whole and country competition a young man post Civil War Army initially are more or less affected by who was born in slavery is to had a strength of 57,000 and their Cultureconduct in the Army.” assume that half a generation When Black experienced a long decade of Evelyn has been sufficient to raise a decline settling at a troop regiments were established colored man to the social, level of 26,000 by 1876. most Martinwhite officers were moral, and intellectual level Congress recognized the convincedAnderson that blacks were which the average white man military merits of black mentally inferior and could has reached in several soldiers by authorizing two not make good soldiers. hundred years. As well might regiments of black cavalry; Some officers even requested the common farm horse be the 9th and 10th Cavalry, assignment at a lower rank entered in a four mile race along with four black infantry in a white regiment rather against the best blood regiments, the 38th, 39th, than accept appointment to inherited from a long line of A typlical day around the neighborhood is littered with trash and debris. 40th, and 41st. In March 1869 a “colored regiment.” English racers.” All the dumped outside the contain- the four infantry regiments However, white officers NCOs, however, were black, Wentworth and dren can’t play out here; how ers, the landlords have to have were consolidated into the became very loyal to their and enjoyed considerable Gar Creek is a residential can they? There is trash every the maintenance people put 24th and 25th Infantry “buffalo troops.” A prestige in black neighborhood of duplexes where”. Another resident the trash in the dumpster.” A regiments. memorable and well- communities. Because blacks and four plexes. The neigh- stated that, “My grandson resident who lives across the The two cavalry and publicized incident occurred had few opportunities in borhood which once was cannot even walk the side street says he has to look at two infantry regiments were at Fort Leavenworth in 1867. civilian society, many able beautifully maintained, is walk to get to the school bus : the mess all of the time. He composed of black enlisted The post commander, Col. men enlisted and proved to now become the site of doz- How can he?” (He is six stated, trash which contained men commanded by white William Hoffman, ordered be superb Indian fighters. (In ens of badly managed du- years old) everything from shards of officers. Only a handful of the Tenth Cavalry not to form the 9th Cavalry, eleven plexes, and four plexes run In the summer glass to metal, couches, sheet black officers existed, such as on parade so close to his men noncommissioned officers by absentee land lords who months the stench was so bad rock, wood, and other danger- Henry O. Flipper who of the Third Infantry. Colonel won the Medal of Honor for the most part live in Cali- from boiling trash in over 20 ous items have been left in became the first black Grierson sprang to the during the regiment’s long fornia and Chicago. Beside dumpsters, that it reached the piles on the ground outside of graduate of West Point in Tenth’s defense, and the two campaign against the the poor landscaping and homes off Decker Lane. A lo- the dumpsters for over two 1877. From 1866 to the early colonels engaged in a heated Apaches in the Southwest.) management of the exterior cal resident opened the door weeks. 1890s the buffalo soldiers dispute in front of the Despite racism premises, now one morning and thought the The landlords con- served at a variety of forts and assembled command. African American were eager unimaginably, somehow, smell was coming form the tinue to do a poor job of up- posts throughout Texas and Although most Anglo officers to join. “The soldiers these absentee landlords 290 City Dump site, until she keep, and continue to collect southwest. They participated of black regiments took great themselves welcomed the reached an agreement with went on her daily jog in which lots of rent. Ray Rauisn who in 168 or almost 13 percent of pride in their units, in return assignment as an the City of Austin Solid Waste Wentworth was part of the was sat across the street with the 1,296 skirmishes and they suffered social opportunity to demonstrate Disposal Director, “Willie route. The stench got so friends stated, “They don’t battles between 1866 and condescension, if not their ‘soldierly qualities’ and Roads”, and Texas Waste strong as she reached the empty the trash enough. We 1897. Between 1869 and ostracism from the rest of the to win respect for their race.” Disposal, to initiate a money dumpsters her eyes and nose are people too!” He continued 1890, during the Indian war, officer corps. Despite Black regiments achieved contract to pay Texas Waste began to burn. She stated, “I talking about the bad living black soldiers won fourteen discrimination, there was distinction for their role in Disposal to place, and main- don’t know how the residents conditions created by the ugly Congressional Medals of equality in pay as both black campaigns against the tain dumpsters in front of at can stand it. It is an insult to dumpsters: While other resi- Honor, nine certificates of and white soldiers received Indians in the West and least every other four plexes think people should live with dents stated that they cannot merit, and twenty-nine orders a basic starting pay of $13 a acquired an enviable combat in that neighborhood. this kind of treatment, defac- have any kind of things like of honorable mentions. month for a private. reputation. It has become a regu- ing their homes, turning them outings, or bar-b-ques, be- Despite their valor white According to Elements of the four lar occurrence that there is into an eye sore; where their cause the filth and stench is citizens objected to black historian Robert Utley, black regiments served during trash left such as; couches, families can’t play outside in so bad that they would not soldiers stationed in their blacks brought to the Army the Spanish American War, industrial / commercial wholesome conditions in a dare to even have anyone over towns, the Army consistently certain strengths and the Philippine insurrection waste from contractors, and clean, and clean air environ- to entertain. Adding to the stationed the black units weaknesses that reflected and John J. Pershing’s 1916 other discarded furniture not ment free from filth and odors. comments a gentle stated, along the frontier, instead of their heritage of Slavery and punitive expedition. by tenants, but other people It seems the object is to make “When I want to sit outside I an eastern appointment. subordination. Almost all Increasing racial tension in coming from everywhere to an ideal situation only for go across the street and visit. I Some of their more notable were illiterate, throwing on society-exemplified by the take advantage of a free dump! greedy, money concerned can’t sit in front of my house”. assignments were the their officers the burden of Houston Riot of 1917- marked “The trash remains there. The (only), landlords, who just He continued stating that restoration of order in the paperwork. Further, few the end of the buffalo soldiers stench mixed with residential want to collect more rent and some days people pull up wake of the Johnson Country possessed the mechanical as combat units. None of the trash is unimaginable! don’t care how their property across the street with trailers cattle war in Wyoming skill necessary for the daily so called buffalo soldier Usually, when looks, or what conditions full of trash containers from (1882), and in Chicago functioning of a military unit. regiments were sent to France dumpsters are installed in their residents live in.” Lastly, other people’s neighborhoods Pullman strike (1894). Lack of resourcefulness, during World War I. By World apartments they have an en- residents say the dumpsters and load up the dumpsters During the Indian initiative, and a sense of War II the 9th and 10th closed area, where the have been set on fire several there! The dumpsters give the Wars (1865-1890), The United responsibility made them cavalries were disbanded, and dumpsters are out of site, or times in the summer. appearance of a neighbor- States Army was deployed to more dependent upon good their personnel transferred to concealed, so as not to make Where, in any neigh- hood that is dumped on, ne- hundreds of isolated forts leaders than white soldiers service units. The 25th Infantry an unsightly look to the borhood in Austin, would this glected, and not cared about and posts throughout the and less effective when was deployed to Korea at the façade of the living quarters. be acceptable? Solid Waste by the City. West, with little more than a acting individually. At the start of the conflict however by The Wentworth and Gar Director Willie Rhodes sup- It would appear that company of infantry or same time blacks excelled in the armistice the United States Creek four plexes were con- posedly has been involved in someone has a trash pickup cavalry present. This discipline, morale, patience military was desegregated. structed decades ago. They a plan to develop ways of bet- business in other outlying were not built with an area to tering the environment con- neighborhoods, and is mak- contain dumpsters. Someone cerning waste disposal. This ing a business out of using stated that before the entailed drafting a plan (2008) Wentworth containers as Azie Taylor Morton appointed dumpsters, they noticed dogs to create a 40 year “zero waste their dumping site. A person were getting into the trash and plan” for the city. This entails who has been a health care- making a mess. In this case, a multi-faceted approach the taker for a resident, and has U. S.Treasurer from page 1 why not call the dog catcher Austin solid waste services is been coming over to cal career, Morton was one of 29, 1965. The couple had two and eliminate the problem of working on making it a real- Austin Housing Author- Wentworth for several years the directors for a company daughters, Virgie Floyd and stray dogs? Or, why not just ity. In October 2008, residents ity, board o f commissioners, stated, “These trash called HIV-VAC, a Nevada Stacey Hurst, who later build a small gated area to were to receive larger recy- 1999-2001. dumpsters are a mess, and corporation that conducts brought them two grand- contain resident’s trash cans. cling bins that will accept a At home, Morton they stink. Every one who HIV research. She also served daughters and three great- The street appearance is now wider range of items as part served on the Austin Hous- does not live here is dumping on the Citizens Fund Board grandchildren. James Homer an ugly eye sore that resi- of the Single Stream system. ing Authority Board of Com- trash! The people who do of trustees for ten years, from Morton died in January of dents say they hate. The city is also proposing a missioners (HACA) from 1999 property management are al- 1991-2001, including five 2003. Morton’s daughter Multiple residents innovative centre known as to 2001. On the PRWeb Web lowing people to pull up here years as chair. At the time of Stacey recalled in a prize- said, “ They need to get rid of the Green District. site, James L. Hargrove, Ex- with trucks, and even dump her death, she was manager winning essay posted on the these dumpsters!” “Texas What is Rhodes do- ecutive Director of HACA their trash here!” An elderly of Ram Bookstore, an inde- Soulciti Web site that her Waste Disposal says they will ing in Lake Side, on said that Morton “was a lead- resident said, “My grandchil- pendent store that served mother used to invite stu- not pick up the trash that is Wentworth, and Gar Creek? ing voice in the push for Huston-Tillotson students. dents into their home who Not only has he left it out of awarding scholarships to She was president of Exeter were unable to spend holi- February is Black the plan, but this is possibly low-income residents.” Con- February is Black Capital Asset Management days with their families, and the worst thing the Solid sequently, the HACA set up Co., and a member of to provide furniture, clothing, Waste Department could do the Azie Taylor Morton History Month, but Schlotzsky’s Deli board of di- and gifts to students who to a community. Another resi- Scholarship Fund after her rectors. She had also previ- could not afford them. She dent stated, “He just created death, donating $5,000 in her ously served on the boards of did all of these good deeds, we should celebrate a magnet to draw people who name to provide scholarships Wendy’s Old Fashioned and “asks for nothing in re- want to dispose of their junk”. for low-income students at- Hamburgers, St. Edward’s turn,” her daughter wrote. The Solid Waste Department tending Huston-Tillotson Black History every University, the National “My father passed away in says, “It was the determina- College. Through this schol- Democratic Institute, and January 2003,” Stacey says, tion of the City, that the best arship Morton will be remem- Austin Children’s Museum. “and she has suffered the loss day! We record that way to deal with the trash situ- bered as a person who worked “She was a no-nonsense kind of her life companion of 37 ation in that area was to place across racial, religious, and of woman but at the same time years. In the midst of the dumpsters there”. ethnic lines, and loved work- history weekly! mourning, she is managing ing with young people. In the a caring woman,” said Texas to financially support the Austin American-Statesman state representative Dawnna May 15, 2009 will be the 36th weddings of both my sister newspaper, Lavon Marshall, Dukes in the Austin American- and myself—within the same friend and colleague of Statesman. “She taught you Anniversary of year—despite the loss of fi- Morton, said, “She tried to that you could be a woman nancial support provided share with them her hard- and an African American THE VILLAGER. from my father.” Azie Taylor ships growing up and tried and succeed regardless of the Morton passed away only to encourage them to do bet- obstacles before you.” Stay tuned for upcoming months after her husband, on ter.” Azie Taylor married December 7, 2003 from com- In addition to her politi- James Homer Morton on May special issue. plications of a stroke. Page 6/ THE VILLAGER/February 27, 2009 VillagerVillagerVillager SportsvilleSportsvilleSportsville

Elgin Baylor’s NBA suit draws widespread comment

as general manager. been weighing in on Baylor’s the Elgin Baylor I’ve known Baylor became one of the suit with a wide range of well all these decades early black stars in profes- viewpoints. Larry Elder, the wouldn’t pursue such a sional basketball after the black Republican activist and course unless he felt he was NBA convinced him to leave former TV talk show host, seriously wronged.” after his junior year at Seattle said, in an open letter to Baylor was chosen for University to make himself Baylor that he is guilty of play- the NBA First Team 10 times available for the draft. He had ing the race card. Elder, and was named an NBA All- led Seattle to the Division I known for writing the book, Star 11 times. In 1977, he was championship. He was the “Stupid Black Men: How to elected to the Basketball Hall No. 1 overall pick of the Min- Play the Race Card and Lose,” of Fame. In 1980, he was se- neapolis Lakers in 1958 and said he formerly admired lected to the NBA 35th Anni- By George Hardin By George Hardin went on to become Rookie of Baylor but believes Baylor’s versary All-Time Team. SportsBeat the Year after being fourth in suit is without merit. Elder Sports historian Elliott Kalb the NBA in scoring with 24.9 said if Baylor believed he was ranks Baylor as 13 on the list Elgin Baylor, longtime points per game. After the being discriminated against of the 50 best basketball play- general manager of the Los 1959-60 season ended the he should have quit. ers of all time. Angeles Clippers, in filing Lakers moved to Los Angeles. Another approach was Baylor sustained a seri- suit this month against the The Minneapolis Lak- taken by Doug Kirkorian of ous knee injury during the team and the NBA after being ers were struggling before the Long Beach Press-Tele- 1965 Western Division play- relieved of his duties, is claim- Baylor came on board. Bob gram, who said, “The merit of offs and was forced to retire. ing he was subjected to a hos- Short, owner of the Minne- Elgin Baylor’s employment Baylor has a long his- tile working environment and apolis Lakers, once said in an discrimination suit against tory of rebelling against rac- is alleging discrimination. He interview, “If he had turned the NBA and Los Angeles ism. In 1959, when he and two is 74 years old and had been me down then, I would have Clippers owner Donald Ster- black teammates, Ed Fleming general manager for 22 years, been out of business. The club ling is uncertain and will be and Boo Ellis, were refused until last October, and said he would have gone bankrupt.” decided in a court of law. The rooms at the Daniel Boone found out in 2008 that coach The year before Baylor joined merit of Elgin Baylor as a Hotel in Charleston, West Va., Mike Dunleavy had been told the Lakers the team had a 19- player, as well as a human he refused to play in the game in secret to take over some of 53-record. During his first sea- being, is certain and long ago against Cincinnati. The Lak- Baylor’s duties as part of a son the Lakers moved up was decided in the court of ers lost. As a result, the NBA scheme to force Baylor out. from last place in the league public opinion.” became more proactive in He contends he was under- to play in the NBA finals, only Kirkorian continues in seeking fair treatment for paid and that his age and his to lose to the Boston Celtics. Elgin Baylor saying, “I have no idea how black players. race led to him being replaced Commentators have this suit will be resolved, but Just last Sunday Kobe Elgin Baylor, always circum- Bryant surpassed Baylor’s spect in his utterances and record for 20th place in NBA Athletes, coaches get awards always a person who has career scoring. Bryant avoided controversy, sud- scored 28 points as the Lak- at Jaguars’ football banquet denly has thrust himself into ers beat Minnesota 111-108, By George Hardin a high-profile scenario. bringing his career total to SportsBeat “All I do know is that 23,164. Christopher Sanders, the kids react when they’re ------speaking at the Lyndon B. not doing too well,’ “ Sand- Did You Know? Johnson High School Football ers quoted the coach as say- Baylor’s career Banquet, said when he was ing. Then Sanders added, average of 27.4 growing up he would admire “When you’re winning 40-0 points per game is still professional athletes and and nobody gets hurt, the best ever for a for- wanted to be like them. He nobody’s tired, everybody’s ward and the third high- was speaking at the annual running around happy” it est all-time, only behind banquet held Saturday, Feb. really does not show what Michael Jordan and Wilt 21, at the Sodehxo (BAE Sys- kind of person you are. How COACH—Demo Odems speaks about the football program tems) complex on Tracor you behave when things are at LBJ High School. Seated is Patrick Patterson, LBJ principal. Chamberlain. Lane. Sanders urged the ath- not going well shows what Photo by George E. Hardin letes to be aware of their be- kind of person you are.” pocket doesn’t determine if LBJ Jaguars. Earlier he was an havior because of the pres- He urged his listeners you’re a man.” assistant coach at the school, ence of younger students. to strive to be great, not just Sanders graduated from which he graduated. “You never know who’s good. “The difference between from LBJ in 1991 and said he Awards were presented watching you,” Sanders said. good and great is that great and Demo Odems, athletic to athletes, coaches, trainers, “They’re not just watching does the little things that good director and head football cheerleaders and others who you on the field when you’re won’t do. Great students want coach at LBJ, had been friends worked to make the season scoring touchdowns they’re that A. Good students settle for since early childhood. Sand- successful. The players who watching you off the field.” a B. Great students do what- ers played at Texas A&M signed letters of intent to play He also talked about the time ever it takes to be the best. How University for five years and college football and won when he was a student at LBJ much gold you’ve got around was in four bowl games. Af- scholarships also were recog- and a college coach he your neck doesn’t determine if ter that he was with the Hous- nized. Besides Odems, among wanted to impress came on you’re a man. How much ton Oilers and the Washing- those who presented the campus. “ ‘I want to see how money you’ve got in your ton Redskins. “I love for kids awards were Rob Delgado, to be in athletics,” Sanders Booster Club president, and Casino Trip said, “because it shows them Alta Moore, Booster Club vice character, it shows them team- president. work, it shows them how to be leaders. You see a lot of ath- letes getting into politics like Kevin Johnson who once was a professional basketball player. Now he’s the mayor of Sacramento.” Also making remarks on the program were Derrick Grant, another LBJ graduate, and Patrick Patterson, LBJ principal. Patterson talked about how he was looking for a new coach after Claude Mathis left for another posi- tion and was determined not to select Odems, who had an 0-10 record at Johnston High. But after talking to Odems, Patterson said he decided to hire him because Odems was superior, “far and above” the 35 other applicants for the job. Odems said in an inter- view about the past season, “We won the district cham- pionship—finished 7-4. We got beat in the first round of the playoffs. But it was a learning experience for us. (Austin’s Villager and Nokoa news- We’re excited about next year. papers are included in this edition!) We’re losing a lot of seniors SPEAKER—Christopher Sanders, an LBJ High School but we’ve got a good group of To order your copy, Call (512) 476-0082 or go to our graduate who formerly played with the Houston Oilers and the seniors coming back.” Washington Redskins, talks at the school’s annual football ban- This was Odem’s first website: www.theaustinvillager.com quet held Feb. 21. Photo by George E. Hardin. season as head coach of the February 27, 2009/The Villager/Page 7 Murdoch’s apology over “chimp” Local AKAs Welcome New Members cartoon follows 100,000 letters, planned confrontation at his residence The national civil rights editor who approved the car- Rucker said. “There’s a organization ColorOfChange toon. The group’s plan was culture of insensitivity and .org said today that it had co- to confront Murdoch with willful ignorance around ordinated with NYPD to con- paper versions of the emails issues of race that can only duct a public confrontation it had collected since Thurs- change through leadership outside Rupert Murdoch’s day. change,” Rucker contin- residence over his lack of ac- James Rucker, Execu- ued. “Rupert Murdoch tion regarding The New York tive Director of should start by firing Col Post’s controversial ‘chimp’ ColorOfChange.org, re- Allan, and issuing a strong cartoon. The group had also sponded to Murdoch’s apol- statement that he won’t communicated with the build- ogy. “It took Murdoch and the tolerate this kind of behav- ing staff at his current resi- Post’s top editors almost a ior at any of media outlets dence on 5th Ave. week to understand why he owns.” More than 110,000 people were upset. Murdoch With more than a half ColorOfChange.org members hasn’t said what he’ll do stop million members, have sent emails to The Post’s this from happening again, ColorOfChange.org is the publisher that were also ad- or address a longstanding largest African-American dressed to Murdoch. The pattern of vicious attacks on online political organiza- emails demanded a genuine black leaders at other News tion in the country. apology and the firing of the Corp outlets like Fox News,” STATEMENT OF NAACP PRESIDENT AND CEO BENJAMIN TODD JEALOUS ON PUBLIC APOLOGY FROM NEWS Members of Beta Psi Denise Davis is married nity involvement includes CORPORATION EXECUTIVE K. RUPERT MURDOCH Omega, the Austin Graduate to University of Texas at Aus- volunteer service with the Chapter of Alpha Kappa Al- tin (“UTA”) Professor Ian Capital Area Food Bank, We welcome Rupert pha Sorority, Incorporated, Hancock and has two chil- Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Murdoch’s statement that the the first national Sorority or- dren. She received both her Humanity, Salvation Army, New York Post will endeavor ganized by Black women on Bachelor of Arts Degree and Town Lake Animal Shelter, to be more sensitive to the January 15, 1908 on the cam- Juris Doctorate Degree at Austin Groups for the Elderly, communities it serves, but un- pus of Howard University in UTA. She has been a licensed and INROADS, a non-profit fortunately his apology fails Washington, D.C., welcomed attorney since 1993 and has organization with a mission to answer how the Post will four new members to the Soror- had a distinguished law ca- to develop and place talented do so. ity and to its local chapter. These reer. She has served as gen- minority youth in business Mr. Murdoch could re- four new members have joined eral counsel for former Lieu- and industry and prepare solve this unfortunate situa- the ranks of millions of women tenant Governor Bill Ratliff, them for corporate and com- tion in 15 minutes by meeting dedicated to the commitment to General Counsel to former munity leadership. She is to develop substantive mea- service to all mankind. The four Chief Justice Tom Phillips, currently pursuing an MBA sures to ensure that this type new members are Karon Box, and as House Parliamentar- at Texas State University. She of incendiary incident does Denise Davis, Chasity Fleming, ian/Special Counsel to the is a member of Mt. Zion Bap- not happen again. and Kaneisha Black Hill. Texas House of Representa- tist Church and currently re- Mr. Murdoch’s apology Karen Box is married to tives (1994-2007; 2009- sides in Austin, Texas with comes only after almost a NAACP CEO Ben Jealous Mike Box and is the mother of Present). She has also worked husband Keith of three years. week of tens of thousands of when death threats against police officers shooting down Britney Paige Box. She is a mem- in private practice at the law Kaneisha Black Hill is expressions of outrage and the candidate were at an all the primate is deeply trou- ber of Greater Mt. Zion Baptist firm of Baker Botts, LLP, in a Business Officer with the disgust from people across the time high for any presiden- bling to communities who Church and serves as a deacon- corporate law. She serves as Texas Health and Human country. The offenders are still tial candidate. struggle daily with suspi- ess. She holds a B.B.A. in Man- Regional Parliamentarian for Services Commission in on staff and there are no mea- The New York Post cious police killings. The Na- agement from St. Edward’s Uni- Jack and Jill, Incorporated and Houston, Texas. She is a sures being taken to increase stands alone from most daily tional Organization of Black versity. She is the Director of Sup- is a member of Links, Incor- graduate of Prairie View diversity in its newsroom. newspapers in refusing to Law Enforcement Executives plier Diversity for Seton Family porated. A&M University, where she The apology from Mr. report its diversity numbers (NOBLE) has also con- of Hospitals, a graduate of Lead- Chasity Fleming re- received her B.B.A. in Man- Murdoch is sadly too little, too to the American Society of demned the cartoon calling it ership Seton and participates in ceived her Bachelor of Sci- agement. Her community late and we call on Mr. Newspaper Editors. One has “despicable, insensitive and Seton’s Mentorship Program. ence Degree in Computer involvement includes vol- Murdoch to take the steps to wonder how many His- easily interpreted as racist.” Karen has served the commu- Engineering Technology unteer service with Smart needed to assure that the panic or African American Good police officers all nity in many capacities but par- from Prairie View A&M Girls, the Ronald McDonald New York Post can practice reporters and editors are around the country should be ticularly as a change agent for University. She works in House, and Habitat for Hu- more responsible journalism working at the New York dismayed by this slur on their minority and women busi- the Product Package Engi- manity. She is also a mem- and truly be sensitive to its Post? Clearly, with more di- character. African Americans nesses. She serves as the Associ- neering Department at ber of Phi Beta Lambda, Ep- community, in the future. versity in its newsrooms, it’s have historically been com- ate Chair of Jack and Jill of Freescale Semiconductor, silon Beta Chapter. She is The New York Post and likely the paper would have pared to primates as a way to America Incorporated, Austin where she was one of the married to Gerald Hill, II, Fox News have a history of been able to understand the dehumanize the entire group. Chapter and is a member of the chosen few to be admitted and they are members of racially insensitive reporting. deeply offensive nature of the We were called monkeys National Council for Negro in their Engineering Rota- New Faith Church in Hous- With the support of the editor cartoon. Our guess is that the while we were being brutally Women. tion Program. Her commu- ton, Texas. in chief, the cartoonist Sean numbers are abysmally low lynched and denied equal Delonas has published nu- for a newspaper serving a civil and human rights. In Transforming the World in the Blood – and merous vile cartoons tinged city with a population as di- fact, a 2008 study published with racism. Fox News was verse as New York. by the American Psychologi- the Belt – for SPIbelt™ Creator from page 1 widely criticized during the It is hard not to interpret cal Association found that an ship product, is avail- elections for calling Michelle the cartoon, which was jux- association between primates able in 22 adult and six kid Obama “Obama’s baby taposed to a photo of Presi- and African Americans still color combinations, and coor- mama” and terming the affec- dent Obama, as an encourag- exists among many white dinates with any outfit, mak- tionate and common fist ing sign to those who would Americans. ing it versatile for fitness, ca- bump between then-candi- assassinate our 44th presi- We hope that Mr. sual and business attire alike. date Obama and his wife, a dent because of the color of Murdoch will make good on Fully expandable, it securely “terrorist fist jab” at a time his skin. 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