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Vol. 39 No. 33 Website: theaustinvillager.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 512-476-0082 The Villager & Black Registry Company December 30, 2011 Osama bin Laden’s Death Voted Texas Minority Voting Power Threatened Top Story of 2011

Special to the NNPA from the St. Louis American The killing of Osama bin Laden during a raid by Navy SEALs on his hideout in Paki- stan was the top news story of 2011, followed by Japan’s earth- RAPPIN’ quake/tsunami/meltdown disas- ter, according to The Associated Tommy Wyatt Press’ annual poll of U.S. editors Osama bin Laden and news directors. Union’s financial turmoil was Political season The death of bin Laden, No. 4. the al-Qaida leader who master- The international flavor of heats up. minded the Sept. 11 terror at- these top stories contrasted with tacks, received 128 first-place last year’s voting - when the Gulf While much of the attention votes out of 247 ballots cast for of Mexico oil spill was the top is being given to the Presiden- the top 10 stories. The Japan di- story, President Barack Obama’s tial candidates running for the saster was next, with 60 first- health care overhaul was No. 2, opportunity to take on Presi- place votes. Placing third were and the U.S. midterm elections dent Barack Obama in the fall, the Arab Spring uprisings that were No. 3.Information from The there is a lot of interest being rocked North Africa and the Associated Press contributed to The Roberts Court, 2010 Back row (left to right): Sonia Sotomayor, Stephen G. Breyer, Samuel A. shown in local races. A record Middle East, while the European this report. Alito, and Elena Kagan. Front row (left to right): Clarence Thomas, Antonin Scalia, Chief Justice John G. number of candidates have filed Roberts, Anthony Kennedy, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg for local races. TDS AND GARDEN-VILLE ARE The race for District Attor- NOW ACCEPTING CHRISTMAS By Aswad WalkerSpecial legislators publicly expressed take away voting power from ney is getting a lot of attention. to the NNPA from concern that the lower court- Blacks and Latinos,” Coleman Former District Judge Charlie TREES FOR RECYCLING the Houston Defender produced maps negatively im- explained. Baird is taking on DA Rose- Clean Christmas trees 3016 FM 1327 The case of Texas redis- pacted voting power in histori- “This stay is the worst mary Lehmberg. Baird retired and organic decorations will be Creedmoor, TX 78610 tricting took another dramatic cally Black districts. thing that could have ever hap- from the bench earlier this year accepted free of charge from De- 7am-dusk Mon-Sat turn recently as the U.S. Su- “From the perspective of pened because Section 5 of the and almost immediately started cember 26-January 31. Garden-Ville Eco-Depot preme Court granted state Attor- the Texas Legislative Black Cau- Voting Rights Act is now in front campaigning for the position. Christmas trees, holly, in Bee Cave ney General Greg Abbott’s re- cus we support the interim plans of the U.S. Supreme Court, where Lehmberg is completing her pumpkins and other living deco- 4001 RR 620 S. Bee quest to temporarily block in- for the Congressional seats and there is no appeal of the rulings first term in that position. rations will be accepted at the Cave, TX 78738 terim redistricting maps. the State Senate maps,” said of the highest court in the land,” Precinct 1 County Commis- times and locations listed below. 8am-5pm Mon-Fri, 9am Some view the fallout Houston State Rep. Sylvester said Coleman. sioner Ron Davis has drawn 3 The decorations must be free of 3pm Sat from the decision merely as an Turner, one of the five initially Coleman says he cannot candidates for his position. lights, ornaments, metal, flocking Garden-Ville Georgetown inconvenience to Texas voters voicing reservations.He was predict how the current saga will Among them are Richard and other non-living contami- 250 WL Walden Rd. and aspiring candidates. Others, joined by Houston lawmakers play out, but believes there is ill Franklin III, Arthur Sampson, nants. Living materials will be Georgetown, TX 78626 8am however, view the stay as a di- Alma Allen, Harold Dutton, intent behind Abbott’s and Victor Gonzales . Davis has repurposed through Texas Or- 5pm Mon-Sat rect attempt to weaken Black and Borris Miles and Senfronia Th- actions.“The goal of conserva- said that, if elected, this would ganic Products, the composting For more information, visit Latino voting power by disman- ompson. tives is to get rid of the entire be his last term on the court. division of Texas Disposal Sys- www.texasdisposal.com, or tling critical provisions of the “We voiced our concerns Voting Rights Act; that’s been One of the biggest issues tems, to be made into products call TDS Customer Care at Voting Rights Act. but we never asked for a stay,” their stated goal for the last five that is creating a lot of uncer- like mulch and compost. 800-375-8375. Visit The Supreme Court’s Turner said. “We would have to 10 years,” Coleman said. “But tainty for this election is the Texas Organic Products www.garden-ville.com for emergency stay means candi- preferred the Supreme Court to they can’t get rid of it in Con- uncertainty over the U. S. Con- at TDS Landfill certified organic products. dates were given until Dec. 19 stay out of this matter entirely, gress, so they go to the courts because you never know what’s gressional Districts lines. That Republican Congressman Cites 1st to file for office. The stay could where they have the ability to case is now before the U. S. Su- delay legislative and congres- going on in the minds of Su- win a case because the courts preme Court. The court placed Lady’s Butt in Rant Against sional primaries currently sched- preme Court justices.“I hope have conservative judges who a stay on the Federal Judges Healthy Food Initiative uled for March 6 until May. The they don’t do anything to agree with their point of view. decision to redraw the lines that groups involved in the redistrict- weaken or eliminate the Voting “A removal of her project is obesity. And look were done by the Texas Legis- Shrimp, Cheetos Lover Sen ing battle are scheduled to make Rights Acts, specifically Sec- preclearance doesn’t just affect at her big butt,” one female lature. They threw out the plan senbrenner Echoes Lim- baugh, oral arguments before the court tions 2 and 5.” Texas, but every state. What the church member who was present that would place Austin and San Plans Apolog on Jan. 9. Section 2 of the Voting Supreme Court tells Texas to do Special to the NNPA from during the apparently spontane- Antonio in the same district. The interim maps in ques- Rights Act contains a general becomes the law of the land. the Afro-American Newspaper ous comments told the Journal- Judges Orlando Garcia and tion were drawn by a San Anto- prohibition on voting discrimi- This stay is the most dangerous First Lady Michelle Sentinel. Xavier Rodriquez reunited San nio court’s three-judge panel af- nation. Section 5 deals with the thing that ever happened with Obama’s physical dimensions He said it is hypocritical Antonio neighborhoods by re- ter complaints were raised that process of “preclearance.” regard to the Voting Rights Act,” were the target of criticism by a of the First Lady to push healthy moving District 35 from Aus- the redistricting maps produced “Preclearance is what pro- added Coleman. Wisconsin Republican recently eating and exercise at the same tin and reuniting District 25, during the last Texas Legislative tects Black and Latino districts The San Antonio court’s who criticized the First Lady’s time hamburgers and fries are the district that would be repre- session bolstered the political around the country,” said interim maps were produced to Healthy Food Initiative as un- served at the White House. sented by Lloyd Doggett. The power of Tea Party and Republi- Coleman. “Texas Attorney Gen- allow Texas elections to take warranted government intru- Sensenbrenner’s rant ech- U. S. Supreme Court is expected can lawmakers while seriously eral Greg Abbott wants to get place as originally scheduled sion. oes commentary by conserva- to issue a ruling in the case in damaging the voting power of rid of preclearance”. while lawmakers worked to Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner tive radio talk show host Rush early January. minorities. “Preclearance means achieve a final redistricting map (R-Wis.) issued an apology to Limbaugh who singled out the In the mean time, Doggett Abbott contended that when a map is drawn the U.S. resolution. the First Lady Dec. 22 in a hand- First Lady’s physical dimen- has already drawn an opponent the lower court’s interim maps Justice Department has to give “I can’t say right now written note. The congressman’s sions in criticizing her for travel- in the person of former Rail- undermined the “will of the its opinion on whether or not it whether the Supreme Court’s spokeswoman declined to detail ing the country with her mes- road Commissioner Michael people” and asked the Supreme harms minorities and their vot- stay is good, bad or indifferent,” what the note said. sage about healthy eating, en- Williams. While Williams was Court to intervene. ing power. Because you have to said Thompson. “Everything’s Sensenbrenner was apolo- couraging grocers to locate in prepared to run in the newly The Supreme Court deci- wait for preclearance before you up in the air right now. People gizing for saying Obama has a underserved communities— drawn district that is being chal- sion further complicated the re- can have an election, if you re- don’t know when the elections “big butt” Dec. 10 at a Wiscon- http://www.afro.com/sections/ lenged, he has indicated that he districting issue. Prior to the high move preclearance, elections can are; they don’t even know what sin church bazaar, then repeat- news/health/story.htm? will run for District 25, regard- court’s ruling, five Black Texas be run on new maps even if they the districts are.” ing the reference to her poste- storyid=71901— and urging the less of the decision of the rior in a cellphone conversation reversal of the nation’s growing judges. that was overheard in a Wash- obesity problem in Let’s Move The Republican dominated ington area airport. !huH, an exercise program aimed legislature had hopes of mak- “I regret my inappropriate at children. ing district 25 an opportunity comment and I have sent a per- ”The problem is, and dare district for the Republican sonal note to the First Lady I say this, it doesn’t look like Party. Also caught up in the dis- apologizing,” Sensenbrenner Michelle Obama follows her own pute are the districts that are said in a statement Dec. 22. nutritionary, dietary advice...I’m being held by several of the “She lectures us on eating trying to say that our First Lady Black Congress persons from right while she has a large pos- does not project the image of Dallas And Houston. They are terior herself,” Sensenbrenner women that you might see on also looking for a different out- was heard to say Dec. 21 in a the cover of the Sports Illus- come. Ronald Reagan-National Airport trated Swimsuit Issue or of a Doggett has committed to passenger lounge in what was woman Alex Rodriguez might continue to campaign in both of described in FishBowlDC as a date every six months or what the proposed districts. How- “very loud” cellphone conver- have you,” Limbaugh said dur- ever, he is hoping that the San sation. ing one show. Antonio courts decision will be At the church bazaar the The congressman, who is up held. If so, he will be able to outspoken GOP lawmaker, a fan of shrimp and the cheese- devote all of his attention to the speaking to a group of church flavored salty snack Cheetos, Austin area. During their 23rd annual Holiday Extraordinaire, The Group honored Ronnie members, criticized her initiative was referring to the first lady’s In the meantime it is going on healthy food and exercise, healthy food initiative in his re- McDonald (center with plaque), Bastrop County Judge, for his noble, calm, and spiri- to be up to the local voters to according to the Milwaukee marks, the spokeswoman said. tual leadership during the devastating firestorm in Bastrop County, TX. earlier this keep up on all of the latest Journal-Sentinel. He railed “He doesn’t think the govern- changes in order that they will year. Judge McDonald received The Group’s “Outstanding Community Leadership against the First Lady’s healthy ment should be telling Ameri- be prepared to vote whenever the Award,” at the Renaissance Austin Hotel (Dec. 10, 2011). McDonald kept the com- foods initiative when talking cans what to eat,” a spokes- smoke clears. But for now, there munity informed on a regular basis about the conditions in the area. The fire devas- about projects by other First woman for Sensenbrenner told will be no March election. Ladies. “And Michelle Obama, MailOnline.co/uk. tated the area that is now being rebuilt. Photo by General Marshall. THE VILLAGER Page 2 ~ December 30, 2011 www.theaustinvillager.com EDITORIALS/COMMENTARY Robert Champion: Drum The Importance of a Good Major for Change Foreign Policy/Strong Defense Most parents of college tinuation of a brutal trend. The other day Vice Presi- Then came the debacle of students look forward to Decem- What is hazing about? It’s dent Joseph Biden said in an in- Vietnam . It started back in the ber, when their students come bullying, it’s coercion, and it’s de- terview that “The Taliban is not 1920’s. The hero of Vietnam, Ho home for the holidays. Some are scent into groupthink in the worst our enemy”. We have been in Chi Minh, approached President so excited to see their offspring way. I’ve got something you Afghanistan since 2001 and ev- Woodrow Wilson to mediate be- home that they actually come to want, and I’m going to make you eryday we have been fighting the tween the people of Vietnam and their colleges to pick them up. suffer to get it. In order to join a Taliban along with Al Qaeda. If the French colonialist. Wilson Others prepare special treats and band you ought to be able to play the fighting Taliban is not our was a bona fide racist and would goodies as an antidote to the oft music, not survive a beating. How enemy than who is? Fortunately, not give five minutes to the up- complained about cafeteria food. does the beating make you a bet- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton coming hero as he was brown and Robert and Pam Champion ter band member? Actually, it al- and President Barack Obama Asian. In fact, no European na- won’t have that opportunity. Their lows some folks to play a game of know much better. This brings up a tion paid him any attention. He Harry C. Alford son, Robert, died on November 19. false superiority to the detriment very important point. It is crucial to finally got attention from the So- By. Julianne Malveaux His death has been ruled a homi- of others. our national security to have a solid NNPA Columnist viet Union . Thus, the future lib- NNPA Columnist cide and he is allegedly the victim The bottom line, though, is strategy and observation when it this big jam through our industrial erator became a recipient of com- of hazing. Florida A&M University tion atmosphere, seem to think that it has to stop. The college comes to foreign affairs. That, plus might. We converted our massive munist funding and had to sing , one of our nation’s most respected hazing is part of the culture. experience should not be a brutal a strong defense, is essential to auto industry into a military machine. their “song”. Vietnam ran the in- HBCUs, is in the headlines now, not Whether it is yelling and scream- experience, or an experience America remaining strong and free. We put out 2,000 ships per year vading Japanese troops out at the because of its excellent academic ing at pledges, to the use of ac- where coercion and intimidation Let’s take a look at a few examples along with 9,000 planes along with end of World War II; overthrew programs, but because its cel- tual physical violence, hazing is are ingrained into the process of that historically got us into serious other military essentials. We sup- the French colonialists and even- ebrated marching band has appar- prevalent. The National Study of joining a group. To be sure, there trouble. plied our troops as well as the troops tually would defeat the mighty ently had a culture of hazing. Student Hazing, which got results are bonding opportunities in After World War I, we be- of England and the Soviet Union all United States . It was our first and Robert and Pam Champion from more than 11,000 students ritual – in learning songs, history, came isolationist. We wanted no at the same time. In the end, we got only defeat in history. We left Viet- are to be commended for turning at 53 colleges indicated that “8 steps, or chants. And there may part of any conflict in the world out of this and became a world nam on the run. their pain into a force for change. percent of women in Greek life be penalties when band members and our policy became laissez- power. We haven’t learned much In a recent media interview, they have experienced hazing”. This or pledges don’t toe the mark in faire. Also, we put little money in A few years after the war, from the above errors. The Middle indicated that they have set up a study didn’t focus on HBCUs, learning things on time. But the our Department of Defense. As a we would repeat the same mis- East and lower Mediterranean are Facebook page in honor of their but it would not be surprising to penalties should not be physical result Germany and Japan saw an take. The communist powers, starting to boil. We don’t know how son, who they describe as a “drum learn that our numbers mirror abuse, and that abuse has become opening to conquer the entire China and the Soviet Union, had to get out of Afghanistan and prob- major for change” because they these. Two questions – why is too acceptable. world. Germany invaded nation its eyes on the Korean Peninsula ably left Iraq too hurriedly. Iraq is will use his story to help other membership in a group so impor- What do we do about it? after nation and we just sat there . Korea was divided into a com- about to go into civil war; Afghani- victims of hazing. Mrs. Champion tant that you’d risk your life; and Some parents whose children as if they would never look our munist North and a quasi- democ- stan will as soon as we leave there; also indicated that she would set why must people verbally and have been hazed have brought way. Japanese spies visited our racy South. We felt the North and we don’t know where Egypt, up an anti-hazing hot line so that physically abuse those who want criminal charges or civil lawsuits. army bases and saw our troops would never become aggressive Libya, Syria and others are headed. young people can, anonymously, to join their group. Others have pushed for systemic having fighting drills with broom and forbade the South from ad- All the while, Iran who hates us im- deal with issues of hazing. The Our young people are no change. Leaders in higher educa- sticks because there was no equately building up its army and mensely based on our foreign younger Robert Champion has better than what we show them tion must assert zero tolerance for money to buy our troops rifles. started to decrease the funding policy against them for decades is apparently not been the only vic- they can be. I have heard soror- hazing and enforce zero tolerance They reported back to their su- of our own defense. All the while, fanning the “flames” whenever it tim of hazing in the FAMU ity women make the distinction policies with appropriate actions. periors that we were totally weak the Soviet Union was stocking the can. We need a sound foreign Marching Band. In the past, one between “pledging hard” and Four members of the FAMU band and would immediately surrender North in preparation of invasion. policy. student has had her hip broken, “pledging soft”, with the implica- have been dismissed from school, under fierce attacks. Thus, one Soon, they invaded the South and One last thing. We have a and two have been hospitalized tion that the brutal former is bet- but only after young Robert morning we woke up to the bomb- the Korean War was on. We miscal- CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) with kidney damage. And these ter. Young men and some not so Champion’s death. Had they been ing of Pearl Harbor and the inva- culated China coming in and slay- that is out of control and hurts our are only the cases we know young men, sport brands, some expelled sooner, might Champion sion of friendly nations through- ing many of our troops. We settled foreign policy. The movie, about. of which have been infected, as still be among us? Robert and out Asia and the Pacific. Germany the conflict with an armistice. For Colombiana, illustrates just how out The FAMU Marching symbols of their fraternity and Pam Champion are to be com- was now warring with all of our the second time in our history we of control the CIA is. Remember, Band isn’t the only organization their “manhood”. Many of those mended for turning their pain into allies in Europe and we would be had a war without victory but a there wasn’t an opium poppy grow- that hazes. Sororities and frater- branded were either willing or change. But if hazing cannot be next. World War II had begun settlement (the first was the War ing in Afghanistan when we went nities, whether part of the African subject to coercion. When elders stopped, those organizations that because of our sloppy foreign of 1812). Today, the tension on in. Today, the nation is the drug capi- American Divine Nine, or part of show their sons these brands, allow it simply need to be dis- policy. the Korean Peninsula remains the tal of the world. It isn’t a coincidence. the larger Greek-letter organiza- they may well co-sign the con- banded. Fortunately, we got out of same. It needs to be checked. Ron Paul’s Racist Rants “Remembering a Poor Baby” If you’ve watched any of one headline screamed, “Animals the Republican debates, you’ll re- Take Over the D.C. Zoo.” When Britany Lewis was hard work, academic excel- member Ron Paul, the 76-year-old · I* In October of 1992, a born, no trumpets and glad tid- lence, and service to their com- libertarian congressman from newsletter bearing Paul’s name ings or even balloons and baby munities. On December 1, ce- Texas whose oversized suit coats stated, “I’ve urged everyone in showers greeted her arrival. She lebrities and child advocates look like they are about to fall off my family to know how to use a was just another poor baby. joined CDF’s California office at gun in self defense. For the ani- his frail shoulders. You’ll also re- Britany never knew her father, an awards gala honoring Britany member that no debate questioner mals are coming.” and four other extraordinary high asked him about the overtly rac- · “* Given the inefficiencies and for the first six years of her ist views that appeared in his of what DC laughingly calls the life lived in virtual squalor with school students from the Los An- newsletters for two decades. criminal justice system, I think we five siblings and a mother ad- geles area. Each of them will re- But now that Paul has can safely assume that 95 percent dicted to drugs who eventually ceive a $10,000 college scholar- surged to front-runner status in of black males in that city are semi- went to prison. Britany barely ship and support services includ- Iowa, he is being grilled about criminal if not entirely criminal,” remembers her, though there ing rigorous SAT prep, one-on- comments that range from deni- one Ron Paul newsletter asserts. By Marian Wright Edelman By George E. Curry are some details of her early one college counseling, state- grating Dr. Martin Luther King, · * Praising former Ku Klux NNPA Columnist wide college tours, internship op- NNPA Columnist Klan leader David Duke in 1990, childhood that do stand out— Jr. to objecting to passage of the portunities, educational and life- Civil Rights Act of 1964. a year: Ron Paul said through his news- like the maggots everywhere in rent home Britany has finally In the 1990s, he described · After the uprising in letter that “our priority should be their run-down house, even in found the love, support, and guid- skills workshops, and guidance Dr. King as a “world-class philan- Watts, the Ron Paul Political to take the anti-government, anti- the refrigerator. ance she needs and deserves. and mentoring throughout the derer who beat up his paramours” Report said in June 1992, “Order tax, anti-crime, anti-welfare loaf- When Britany was six, Despite the abandonment, high school and college years. and “seduced underage girls and was only restored in L.A. when it ers, anti-race-privilege, anti-for- her then nineteen-year-old sis- homelessness, and physical I am so proud of Britany boys.” He even claimed – with- came time for the blacks to pick eign meddling message of Duke, ter was awarded custody of her abuse that permeated her child- Lewis and the other youths rec- and enclose it in a more consis- out a hint of proof – that Dr. King up their welfare checks three young siblings. But her sister hood, Britany managed to stand ognized in Beat the Odds “made a pass at” fellow civil days after rioting began.” tent package of freedom.” tall against the odds that con- awards programs in eight cities rights warrior Ralph Abernathy, · According to the news- Ron Paul’s venom was not was hardly prepared to be a par- this year. But how many more who succeeded King as presi- letter, the uprising was caused by limited to his newsletters. While ent or provider for her younger stantly threatened to destroy her dent of the Southern Christian government-backed “’civil many were celebrating the 40th sisters and brothers, and the dreams. Now a high school se- of America’s 16.4 million poor Leadership Conference (SCLC). rights,’ quotas, mandated hiring anniversary of the 1964 Civil family was forced to live for nior, she has a 3.94 GPA and is, children will never beat the odds When Ronald Reagan preferences, set-asides for gov- Rights Act in 2004, Ron Paul was over a year in a two-door Honda according to her guidance coun- stacked against them and grow signed the Martin Luther King ernment contracts, gerryman- still objecting to it, saying June 4, Prelude. The deplorable living selor, “a proven force” on her up to reach their full potential the Holiday bill into law, Paul wrote, dered voting districts, black bu- 2004 on the floor of Congress, conditions and lack of parental high school campus. Britany way she has? How many mil- “…the Civil Rights Act of 1964 “What an infamy Ronald Reagan reaucracies, black mayors, black serves as Associated Student lions of Britanys have we did not improve race relations or guidance caused Britany to miss approved it!” He added, “We can curricula in schools, black tv already lost? How many thank him for our annual Hate shows, black tv anchors, hate enhance freedom. Instead, the an entire year of school. No one Body President and is a vigilant Whitey Day.” crime laws, and public humiliation forced integration dictated by the cared enough to notice or do community leader in programs poor babies were born to- The controversial remarks for anyone who dares question Civil Rights Act of 1964 increased anything about it. Her sister also such as the Youth Commission- day who will never win any were published in various for- the black agenda.” racial tensions while diminishing began a destructive pattern of City of Lancaster, California and awards and whose names profit Ron Paul newsletters in the · “*… If you have ever been individual liberty.” physical abuse toward Britany the Teen Builders Community we’ll never know—but 1980s and 1990s. The newsletters robbed by a black teen-age male, Incredulously, Ron Paul that would last for several years. Service Club. Selected as a who will instead grow up wants us to believe that not only included: Ron Paul’s Political you know how unbelievably fleet- Once, she dealt a devastating “Future Leader” by the Valley hungry, homeless, poorly Report, Ron Paul’s Freedom Re- footed they can be,” one report said. did he not write the un-bylined Press Newspaper, Brittany be- educated, and unloved on port, Ron Paul’s Survival Report · According to a newsletter racist comments in the newslet- blow that forced Britany to miss the outskirts of the Ameri- and the Ron Paul’s Investment bearing Paul’s name, “…Opinion ters that carried his name, but that two days of school while she lieves “I overcame the things Letter. polls consistently show only about he was unaware they appeared in nursed a black eye. Britany re- from my past because I refuse can dream? On January 8, 2008, The 5% of blacks have sensible political his publications. members that the physical pain to let them hold me back. My In the afterglow of New Republic ran an article on opinions.” “I didn’t write them, I didn’t paled in comparison to the dis- plan is to continue to do my best Christmas when Christians Paul titled, “Angry White Man.” · The late congresswoman read them at the time, and I disavow appointment of tarnishing the in school and help others along celebrate the birth of the most It was accompanied by an illus- Barbara Jordon of Texas was called them,” he told Gloria Borger of CNN. perfect attendance record she’d the way.” famous poor baby in history— “I never read that stuff. I was prob- tration of Paul wearing a confed- the “archetypical half-educated Britany is now also one the miracle of the incarnation ably unaware of it 10 years after it built up and determinedly main- erate necktie and rebel hat. The victimologist.” and the belief that God actu- story, written by James Kirchick, · I* a December 1989 edi- was written, and it’s been going on tained for several years in a row of the newest winners of the noted that Ron Paul’s newsletters tion of Ron Paul’s Investment 20 years that people have pestered in the midst of the chaos at Children’s Defense Fund’s Beat ally came to live among us as were published on a monthly ba- Letter, it was predicted that “Ra- me about this. CNN does it every home. By then, school had be- the Odds® awards program, a poor, homeless child—I sis from 1978 to at least 1999. cial Violence Will Fill Our Cities.” single time. When are you going to come a refuge. which recognizes outstanding hope we can honor this holy Most are on file in the right-wing According to the publication, wear yourself out?” While millions of children high school students who have baby in our lives today by rais- extremists literature collections at “…Mostly black welfare recipi- When Borger continued to have found safe harbor with overcome incredible adversity ing a mighty voice for justice press Paul, he abruptly terminated the Wisconsin Historical Society ents will feel justified in stealing relatives, Britany did not until she to excel in school and display and protection for all the poor and the University of Kansas. from mostly white ‘haves.’” the interview. “These are pretty in- incredible self-determination babies and children made in Here are some excerpts · I* In June 1991, following cendiary,” she told Paul. Unclipping was 16. Her sister kicked her God’s image still left behind in from the newsletters, which were a racial incident in the Adams Mor- his microphone, he said, “Only be- out and left her then in the care and a drive toward achievement said to earn Paul at least $1million gan section of Washington, D.C., cause of people like you.” of her grandparents. In this cur- through the common thread of poverty and hopelessness. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER Page 3 ~December 30, 2011 CHURCH & TOWN BULLETIN Texas Pastors’ Group Urges The National Urban League and Travis County Sheriff’s Office Congress to Reverse Anti-Holiday Rule League of United Latin American Citizens Urge Express Scripts to Reach Agreement Hosts Free Car Seat Inspections Houston, TX – A trans- 6103) establishes ten public On Tuesday, January 17, hicle collisions grows. Accord- denominational, multi-ethnic holidays for Federal employees, with Walgreens 2012, at 10 AM, the Travis ing to Safe Kids, motor vehicle coalition of pastors in cities including Christmas Day. While County Sheriff’s Office with crashes are the leading cause of Imminent Loss of Access to across Texas is asking all thirty a case might be made to avoid Austin-Travis County EMS and death among children ages 3 to Pharmacy Care will be Detri- two Texas U.S. Representatives using tax dollars to send Christ- Texans in Motion at Scott & 14. mental to Our Communities to support a rule change that mas cards to constituents, there White, will conduct free child Learn the safest practices New York, NY would reverse a long standing is no constitutional or reason- – The Na- passenger safety seat inspec- to keep your child passengers prohibition on any mention of able defense for completely tional Urban League (NUL) and tions at the Lake Travis Fire Res- safe. It is the goal of the Sheriff’s holidays in their “franked” mail- censoring the mention of that the League of United Latin Ameri- cue Station #605 (3048 Steiner Office to educate as many fami- ings or other official communi- or any other holiday in any and can Citizens (LULAC) today Ranch Blvd, Austin, TX 78732). lies as possible to ensure each cations from their office. The all communications,” he as- urged Express Scripts, Inc. (ESI) This event is scheduled from 10 child is properly restrained, ev- Franking Commission has inter- serted. to resume negotiations and come AM – 1 PM (last appointment ery time. preted a 1974 code very broadly The pastors also raised to an agreement with Walgreens begins at 12:30 PM.) Proper use of child pas- Marc H. Morial and some Congressmen are now the issue that only two of the on new contract terms. If an Inspections will be con- senger safety seats can not only asking for change. federal holidays have any con- agreement is not reached, mil- serves 40 million consumers ev- ducted by appointment only. lessen potential injuries that “Section 3210 (a)(5)(B)(iii) nection to religion so this policy lions of Americans, especially in ery week. Walgreens fills an im- Please call (512) 854-3248 or could be sustained in a crash, appears to have clearly been fo- of censorship is either direct diverse and underserved commu- portant role in our neighbor- emailkimberly.orts@ co. travis. but could prevent them entirely. cused solely on avoiding the use hostility toward religion and nities, stand to lose access to hoods. In many areas tx.us to schedule an appoint- For more information on of tax dollars to send holiday the others are simply “collateral pharmacy services on January 1, Walgreens is the only phar- ment. these events or on Child Passen- cards. To extend it to any and all damage”, or this is simply a case 2012. macy that can fill health care With increased motorists ger Safety, contact Deputy Kim- mention of holidays in every and of bureaucracy overreaching its In an open letter to Express needs and prescriptions 24 on the roadway due to winter berly Orts at (512) 854-3248. all forms of official communica- original intent. “We believe that Scripts, Marc H. Morial, Presi- hours a day, seven days a week. holiday travel and the likelihood tion is absurd,” stated Texas this horse can and should be dent and Chief Executive Officer This is of great significance to of inclement weather upon us, Nappy Edges Pastor Council Executive Direc- of the National Urban League and communities that we serve.” the opportunity for motor ve- put back in the barn by either BRAIDER NEEDED tor Dave Welch. “While there are the return to the original pur- Margaret Moran, National Presi- For more than 100 years, many more critical issues to pose of the statute or the Frank- dent of the League of United Walgreens has been committed which our Congress should be ing Commission reversing their Latin American Citizens state to serving urban neighbor- If you have church devoting their time and attention, interpretation and allowing that “Walgreens has been a val- hoods and continues to serve news ued partner with the National communities throughout the to censor our elected represen- Congressmen to communicate or to have tatives from expressing a simple freely with those who elected Urban League and LULAC for United States where quality reference to anything from them as does the U.S. Senate,” many years. Together we have health care services are scarce. your church worked to address the health is- Christmas to Memorial Day is ir- Welch said in closing. 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Hope of Tomorrow A New Beginning Celebrate the New Year Making Plans For 2012 mine. It’s exactly a week after freshman in high school, taking achieving, orsticking to them. I Christmas Day. Usually we cel- many Pre-AP classes, I am re- want to choose the right resolu- ebrate it on the night before quired to work hard and learn tions for me. I want to make New Year’s Day, or New Year’s college level studies. I plan to plans now that will help me to Eve. We would reflect on both study more often, review my be a successful person in the good and bad events of the past notes, and also ask for help, or future. year. Then we would discuss schedule a tutorial with my My New Year’s resolu- our New Year resolutions. A teachers. I value my education tion is to dedicate more time to New Year resolution is a goal and want to receive all the ben- producing music. I love every- you set for yourself that you efits it has to offer. thing about music and plan to hope to accomplish within the I also plan to try and be become a producer in the future. New Year. I am always excited more outgoing, and not afraid Jaquarry Wilson Taking more time to practice, for the New Year because some- Marshay Hatcher to try new things. I want to be Del Valle High School and learn all there is to know thing new always occurs. Also Pflugerville High School involved in activities I usually Adrian Jackson about the music business, will January 1st has been during the beginning of the New It’s officially time to say wouldn’t be interested in. I want Pflugerville High School help me with my long term goals. recognized as a national holiday Year school begins. The new goodbye to 2011 and hello and to enjoy all that life has to offer, Most people make So lets say “so long” for as long as I can remember. It semester starts and we have welcome to 2012. The start of the and not be too shy, to meet new resolutions for the New Year, to 2011 and “hello” to 2012. A marks the start of a new year, a some new classes. I am ex- year will, without a doubt be full people, or learn a new language. but many are not successful at year of prosperity and success. chance for us to start fresh. For tremely excited to both spend of celebration, holiday cheer, and I feel very good about my our family celebrating New Year’s time with family and to start resolutions. resolutions and expect nothing Day is just as important as cel- school to see what new classes For 2012 , my new years but the best for the New Year. I FAMU Students Confront ebrating any other holiday. We I have. I hope everyone has had resolutions will include working hope everyone has a fantastic eat, drink, and be merry, as stated a merry Christmas and has a harder in school, to ensure good holiday season and a terrific Florida Gov. Rick Scott at by numerous family members of great New Year! educational opportunities. As a year for 2012. Governor’s Mansion

My Resolution for 2012 My New Year’s Resolutions Special to the NNPA Scott’s change of cising, practicing my This year my resolutions from the Florida Courier mind upset thousands of guitar,and to be a better per- will be to keep my grades pass- A crowd estimated at FAMU students. Even son. I want to do these things ing and continue to show great approximately 2,000 people, though thousands of stu- to be successful, fit, become citizenship in school. I would mostly students of Florida dents had already left Tal- a musician, and have good like to keep my grades up so I A&M University, Florida’s lahassee for Christmas friends. I’m going to accom- won’t fail. To do this I will do break, thousands still remain plish this by working hard, my best on everything, turn my largest historically Black staying dedicated, and study- work in on time, and study. I also university, staged a nonvio- who are taking finals, are ing. would like to stay out of lent, spontaneous nighttime set to attend Friday’s fall I want to make time trouble because the choices I protest march on the home commencement ceremony, for the things are really impor- make now, good or bad, will fol- of Florida Gov. Rick Scott, or both. Many of them con- tant to me, like reading, fam- Darius Hatcher low you throughout your fu- demanding that he rescind verged on the governor’s ily, and friends. Preparing for Pflugerville Middle School ture. his decision requesting that mansion late Thursday Andrae Hatcher the new year by setting posi- The 2012 year is here, and I hope everyone has a FAMU’s Board of Trustees night. tive goals and taking a look Pflugerville Middle School around the world, there are many wonderful holiday and a happy immediately suspend Scott, accompanied by back at the past year, to move New Year. Good luck to those For 2012 my New people that make resolutions, or FAMU president Dr. James former FAMU Board Mem- forward to a successful and of you who have already set Year’s Resolutions are to work goals for the new year, that are Ammons. ber Rev. R.B. Holmes and positive future. Happy New expected to be reached before goals or made your resolution on keeping good grades, exer- The FAMU board former state Sen. Al Year. the next new year. for 2012. scheduled a meeting for Lawson, among others, New Study Says Spike Lee and Eddie Murphy allies to Monday, following a re- spoke directly to the stu- star Marion Barry quest by Scott that the dents from the front yard of Immigrants Actually Create school suspend Ammons the governor’s mansion By Yacine Simpore’ amid an investigation into which was ringed by uni- More Jobs for Americans Special to the NNPA from the New York Amsterdam News alleged hazing and questions formed police and, accord- By Stephon Johnson in taxes than they receive in Eddie Murphy will be back about the finances of the ing to one student who re- Special to the NNPA benefits-particularly highly on the big screen again this year, school’s band. layed the event via Twitter, from the New York educated immigrants. this time playing a more serious The Florida Depart- the Tallahassee Police Amsterdam News “This report adds impor- role. He will join the cast of the ment of Law Enforcement Department’s SWAT team. Despite what many tant evidence to the case that new Spike Lee movie on the life announced Wednesday that Scott waded into the people think about immigration economists have been making of Marion Barry, the former its investigation into the middle of the crowd and be- Washington D.C. mayor and civil and jobs in the United States, for years: that identifiable cat- death of Robert Champion, gan answering questions immigrants may actually help right activist. about the decision to sus- egories of immigrants unques- In 1990, Barry became an a 26-year-old band leader create jobs, according to a new tionably give a lift to native em- international celebrity when he who died after what police pend Ammons (the decision study. ployment,” said Zavodny, an was caught smoking cocaine by say appears to have been a stands) whether FAMU The study, “Immigrants economics professor at Agnes the FBI. After a short prison sen- hazing, was widening to in- would be merged with Eddie Murphy and American Jobs,” con- Scott College. “But I hope it’s tence, he was voted back into clude the finances of the Florida State University ducted by economist and pro- not just economists who take office as mayor’s 1995 to 1999. to write the politician’s story school’s famous “Marching (“I’ve heard nothing about fessor Madeleine Zavodny on note-the study offers insight for Today, Barry is still serving the and Jamie Foxx playing the main 100” band. Champion died that,” Scott replied) and in- behalf of the American Enter- legislators who need to know City, as a councilman. role but the project never after the annual Florida creasing educational fund- prise Institute and the Partner- what’s at stake in immigration There have been previous panned out. Classic football game be- ing (Scott’s focus is on jobs). attempts to tell Barry’s story. For It is hope for all the best ship for a New American policy.” tween FAMU and Bethune A Florida Courier re- on this new Lee/Murphy alli- Economy, analyzed the relation- a series called Barry’s Tale, HBO porter who heard live cell According to the study, previously had Chris Rock slated ance. Cookman on Nov. 19. ship between the foreign-born adding 100 workers in the H- “I called President phone audio reports that the workforce and the employment 1B visa program for skilled Ammons and I suggested crowd was generally inpa- rate for natural-born American workers results in an additional that at this time, that he step tient with Scott’s answers. workers. The report focused on 183 jobs for native-born aside during the investiga- For example, when a stu- two groups that policymakers Americans, while adding 100 tion, make sure that every- dent asked Scott a question and employers call critical to the workers in the H-2B program body is comfortable that the about educational funding, economy: foreign-born adults for less skilled, nonagricultural right things are happening Scott began responding with advanced degrees and for- labor resulted in 464 more jobs there, that there’s complete with, “I come from public eign workers here on tempo- for U.S. natives. cooperation,” Scott told re- housing,” to which one stu- rary employment visas Based on the data, the porters Thursday evening. dent responded, “Not all of .According to the study, report called for several “I hope the president us are poor!” The crowd did in both cases, more foreign- legislative proposals that wasn’t involved in anything, not give Scott a chance to born workers meant more jobs Zavodny said would create but I think it’s the right thing finish his response to the for Americans-with almost 262 more jobs for Americans: at this time.” question. more native-born workers em- give priority to foreign The governor also At the end of his five to ployed for every 100 foreign- workers who earn ad- confirmed that he spoke seven-minute appearance, born workers with advanced vanced degrees from U.S. with FAMU Board Chairman Scott retreated back to the degrees who work in science, universities, particularly The Villager Solomon Badger to request the governor’s mansion as one stu- technology, engineering or those who work in STEM board suspend Ammons. Until dent yelled, “We will stay here math, often referred to as the fields; increase the number Youth Brigade Thursday, Scott had largely until you change your mind!” “STEM” fields. of green cards for highly refrained from passing any As of this writing, students are The report also analyzed educated workers; and judgment on Ammons, saying reportedly still assembled on the the fiscal impact of foreign-born make temporary visas for Youth of Today! his fate should be decided af- front yard of the governor’s workers and found that, on av- both skilled and less skilled ter FDLE concluded its inves- mansion, and are prepared for erage, all immigrants pay more workers more available. Hope of Tomorrow! tigation. an overnight stay. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER Page 5 ~ December 30, 2011 ENTERTAINMENT DARIN SHAW NAMED ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, A First Family Christmas HEAD FOOTBALL COACH AUSTIN – Anderson to his position and promises to High SchoolPrincipal Donna develop quality athleteswho Houser announced today that are good citizens and good rep- Darin Shaw has been named resentatives of their school and theschool’s Athletic Director theirathletic teams.” and Head Football Coach. His “I look forward to duties beginJan. 4, 2012. continuingthe phenomenal Coach Shaw has been the growth of all of our athletic Trojans’Defensive Coordinator programs,” said Coach Shaw. for the past five years. Before Mrs. Houser went on to thank coming to Anderson,he was CoachBill Ramzinsky for his the Linebackers and Second- Coach Darin Shaw willingness to act as ary Football Coach at Coach Shaw hasreceived from Anderson’s interim Pflugerville HighSchool. He the current Anderson coach- AthleticDirector since the served as the Head Basketball ing staff to return for the spring. “Coach Ram led our and Assistant Football 2012-13school year will serve students through adifficult andTrack Coach at Connally our athletic program well as time and inspired them to High School prior to joining the we transition to anew District achieve at their highest Pflugerville athleticprogram 15-5A alignment,” said Mrs. levels,”she said. and also spent three years as Houser. “Being the Coach Ramzinsky, who an Assistant Football Coach at smallest5A school in the dis- has electednot to return to LamesaHigh School in Lamesa, trict presents challenges for coaching at Anderson High School, has notified the First lady Michelle Obama, accompanied by Santa Claus, reads “The Night Before Christmas” TX. Coach Shaw has been rec- our athletic programs,but at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, Monday, Dec. 12, 2011. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ognized for hiswork as a Biol- Coach Shaw shared an impres- currentstaff of his decision. First Lady Shares Spirit lady was giving the president for and acknowledged the excite- ogy teacher at Anderson in sive plan to work with “We wish him success in the and Wish List with Kids at the Christmas (it’s a secret) and ment and anticipation of waiting both 2009 and 2010 whenhe Anderson’s verticalteam future and thankhim for his tire- Children’s National Medical what was on the Christmas day for Santa to put gifts under the was a finalist for the school’s schools to increase the num- less work and support of Center menu (Sometimes turkey, some- tree. Teacher of the Year Award. ber of participants in all Anderson athletics,” said Mrs Special to the NNPA times steak and lots of veggies, “All right, so you know, “The commitments sports. He’llbring enthusiasm .Houser. from the Afro-American especially broccoli). with your dinner, having a little Newspaper “Well, we have a tradi- meat and having some veg- Tiny African Country to Host “It’s a Wonderful Life” is tion. My husband grew up in etables, be a good thing. We do her favorite Christmas movie, Hawaii, right? That’s where his it at our house, okay? And then Largest Base of U.S. Troops “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” family is; and that’s hometown we have dessert. And we have her favorite Christmas program, for us. And we’ve gone there pie. Lots of pie. The president Special to the NNPA from Djibouti, constructed by Caddell “T’was the Night Before Christ- every year for 20 years. So ev- loves pie. (Laughter.) All kinds the Global Information Network Construction Company of Mont- mas,” her favorite story and her ery year, we go to Hawaii. And of pie.” Dec. 13 (GIN) – With the gomery, Alabama. The $147 mil- family eats pie – “lots of pie” – by the time Christmas Eve comes Obama was chided after departure of U.S. troops from lion project generated jobs in during the holidays. around, we put out the cookies admitting she had yet to put to- Iraq, Djibouti - a major U.S. ally - both the United States and Re- Those were some of the for Santa. We usually have a fun gether her list for Santa this year. will be the “central location” in public of Djibouti, according to tidbits that First Lady Michelle Christmas Eve dinner, and all the “You got to get on that,” fighting terrorism, according to the press release. Obama shared during a visit this kids get around — they’re play- one child told her. “I got to get Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Meanwhile, Djibouti’s presi- week to the Children’s National ing, they’re really excited, and on it. It’s true,” the first lady during his visit this week to the dent, Ismail Omar Guelleh, in a re- Medical Center in Washington, they don’t go to bed right away said. “But what I really, really north African nation. cent interview with Jeune Afrique, D.C., where she visited the neo- because they’re too excited, and want is for all kids to grow up The U.S. base in Djibouti, a French language magazine, de- natal intensive care nursery and then we have to make them go with the chance to be healthy which borders Somalia, Ethiopia fended his regime from critics who was joined by first dog Bo and to bed. It’s a big hassle. And then and happy, and to live a good and Eritrea, has more than 3,500 cite the absence of a free press, Santa Claus as she read her fa- we wait for Santa. It’s pretty life, and to get a good educa- military personnel, most of them TV or independent radio. He also vorite story with children at the simple,” Obama said, according tion, and to grow up and be hospital. assigned to combat terrorism in Djibouti Pres. Ismail disputed charges by the Interna- to a White House transcript of anything they want to be. And Somalia, Yemen and other flash Omar Guelleh(Courtesy of Glo- tional Federation of Human Rights Afterwards, the children the visit. if every child could have just points. bal Information Network of “all-out repression” and the ex- asked what the first family does Similarly, the first lady that simple gift out of life that “We’ve made a hell of a during the Bush years in the de- istence of political prisoners in on Christmas Eve (have dinner, asked the children what they did would be a wonderful Christ- lot of progress,” Defense Sec- tention and rendition of detain- Djibouti jails. wait for Santa), what the first on Christmas Eve, what they ate mas present for me.” retary Panetta told the troops ees, and held prisoners until U.S. Finally, U.S. advisors are this week in Camp Lemonnier intelligence agents determined believed to have been piloting Activists, Lawyers Gather on Abu-Jamal’s Behalf Thun- derdome. where next to send them, accord- a plane belonging to the By Nathaniel Lee In addition to ground Uganda People’s Defense ing to testimony by the Interna- Special to the NNPA from troops, American drones are tional Crisis Group before the Force that crashed near the the Philadelphia Tribune launched from Djibouti against African Commission for Human Dem. Rep. of Congo this week Hundreds of supporters of Al-Qaeda operatives in the re- and Peoples Rights. where a military offensive Mumia Abu Jamal gathered at the gion, according to This month, Washington against the Lord’s Resistance National Constitution Center to hold Globalsecurity.org. The coun- announced the opening of a new Army is underway. There were Friday to attend the “We the People” try was an active participant multi-building embassy for no survivors. forum hosted by the National Law- yers Guild and held in honor of Troy Davis, who was recently executed in Georgia and death row prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. The hall of the Constitution Center filled to overflowing as at- tendants gathered, some wearing shirts bearing the photo of Abu-Jamal and carrying small signs in support From left, community activist Michael Coard, Princeton scholar of his relief. Hosted by Pam Africa Cornell West, and Lennox Hinds call for the release of Mumia Abu- and Johanna Fernandez, the event Jamal on Friday at the National Constitution Center as part of the featured well-known activists in- “We The People” forum on human rights. (Courtesy of Philadel- Currently Available cluding attorney Michael Coard, phia Tribune) Online poet laureate Amiri Baraka, and because she put more Black people, penalty. Monica Moorehead, who ran for more Latino people, more poor “Too often prosecutors and www.theaustinvillager.com president of the United States under people on death row than any other the parole board refuse to admit when the socialist party. D.A. in America,” said Fernandez. they are wrong or have doubts about “Recently the Supreme Those gathered at the event the guilt of the accused,” said Mathis Court has told us what we have represented a wide cross section of who said Davis was failed in every known all along, that the cops, the society including judges and a video- step of the judicial process. pro secutor’s office and the judges taped message from former state The highlight of the in this country railroaded Mumia Representative David Richardson. evening appeared to be when onto death row, and they did it un- “They [the authorities] will Jamal himself called from prison lawfully,” said Fernandez. “We are continue to do what they do to to address the audience. The here today to say to the city of Phila- Mumia, because they think we don’t crowd stood to their feet in cheers delphia and the nation of the United have any heart,” said Richardson and applause when they heard the States and to the world that we will taped at a previously held rally. live voice of Jamal himself who not stand for life in prison without Richardson railed at the Fraternal spoke to the audience via tele- parole for Mumia Abu-Jamal.” Order of Police and other government phone. This was the resounding cry agencies that he believes often dis- “There has to be a mass of most of the speakers of the criminate against poor people of movement against mass incarcera- evening, many of who vowed to color. tion,” said Mumia in reference to continue their pursuit of Jamal’s re- “To the FOP [Fraternal Or- the book “The New Jim Crow: lease. der of Police] I ain’t scared of ya’ll.” America in the Age of Mass In- The event opened with a trib- A videotaped message from carceration” written by Michelle ute by Pam Africa to Troy Davis, television judge, Judge Greg Mathis, Alexander who also spoke to the Mumia Abu-Jamal and other politi- was made the day after the execution crowd via videotape. cal prisoners. of Troy Davis, who was convicted Attorney activist Michael Fernandez called on District in the 1989 murder of a police officer Coard railed against the district Attorney Seth Williams to fulfill a despite the fact that, according to attorney whom he repeatedly re- promise, which she said was made Mathis, seven of the nine witnesses ferred to as Mr. Lynne Abraham by former D.A. Lynne Abraham against Davis later recanted their tes- during his presentation. whom Williams refer to as “Mama timony. Davis himself maintained his “The same system which Lynne.” innocence until his execution earlier tried to murder Mumia Abu-Jamal is “In 1995, ‘Mama Lynne’ this year. the same system which incarcerates said that if she discovered that there “Despite overwhelming more juveniles in prison to life than was only one incident of a pol ice doubt surrounding his case, Davis any other state in the United States. officer lying in a case, she would never received a new trial. Davis More than Mississippi, more than throw out the case. I want to tell should have received a new trial Alabama — and has more juveniles Seth Williams to make good on and was unjustly put to death by sentenced to life in prison without Abraham’s promise,” said lethal injection. I don’t like to parole than any country in the Fernandez who went on to state that contradict other judges, but Davis world,” said Coard. several officers in the Mumia case should have received a new trial,” The event marked the 30th made fraudulent and false statements said Mathis. anniversary of the incarceration during the original Mumia trial. The audience applauded of Mumia Abu-Jamal who was “She [Abraham] was identi- when Mathis described the jus- convicted of the murder of police fied at the time as America’s deadli- tice system as broken and called officer Daniel Faulkner, and has est D.A. She was the deadliest D.A. for a nationwide ban on the death been on Death Row since 1982. THE VILLAGER Page 6 ~ December 30, 2011 www.theaustinvillager.com CITY ~ STATE ~ NATIONAL ~ WORLD Commissioner Ron Davis and Austin School Board Vote for Sheriff Greg Hamilton Campaign IDEA Charter School Opening By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon

of North-East Austin. Dur- that they served. Finally, ing the office campaign some supporters spoke about opening, the public had the the fact both incumbent Com- opportunity to meet, greet, missioner Ron Davis and in- and talk with the both in- cumbent Sheriff Greg cumbent Commissioner Ron Hamilton are always helping Davis and the incumbent with the needs of the commu- Sheriff Greg Hamilton. For nity. instance, one attendee men- Moreover, both incum- tioned that “both Commis- bent Commissioner Ron Davis sioner Ron Davis and Sher- and the incumbent Sheriff iff Greg Hamilton are very Greg Hamilton do have chal- dedicated to the commu- lengers. In the case incum- nity.” bent Ron Davis, he has three After the “greeting different opponent. As a re- and meeting” the public, sult, he has an uphill battle both incumbent Commis- but believe that he can over- sioner Ron Davis and incum- come due to the fact that he bent Sheriff Greg Hamilton enjoys great support from Ron Davis spoke to the general public both the public, community Last week, the incum- gathered at the ceremony. leaders, and from certain Parent attending the AISD board meeting. Photo by Tsoke Chuch Adjavon bent County Commissioner Moreover, incumbent Ron elected officials. For in- Last week, the Austin Trustee Anne Voigt mentioned were: Robert Schneider, Annette Ron Davis and the incumbent Davis spoke about the fact stance, incumbent Commis- School Board meet and had the that the agreement may violate LoVoi and Tamala Barksdale. Sheriff Greg Hamilton held that the recently passed sioner Ron Davis enjoys the hard choice of whether or not 7 out of the 19 AISD rules. How- Moreover, the majority of their official ceremony of bond would greatly help Pre- support of Willie Mae Kirk, to let the group IDEA run the ever, AISD lead attorney con- the public and parents were up- their joint office campaign cinct 1. Then, incumbent Micheal Lofton, Rudy “in-district” charter school at tradicted the assertion and set because they felt that they opening. Moreover, Commis- Sheriff Greg spoke about the Malveaux, and the Honorable Allan Elementary and East-side mentioned that the contract were not consulted, prior from sioner Ron Davis and Sheriff various changes, in which, Ada Anderson. On the other Memorial High School. does address the various char- imposing the charter school Greg Hamilton opened up the sheriff office has under- hand, incumbent Sheriff Greg Throughout the night, the pub- ter rules; but in different word- upon the district. According to their office on Loyola Street, taking, such as: building Hamilton has a challenger in lic expressed the fact that they ing. Then the Austin School Carole Keeton Strayhorn, “the which, is situated in the heart trust among the community the Democratic primary. dis-agree with the notion of let- board debated over the various vote in favor for the proposed ting IDEA runs these two point and eventually took a IDEA in- district charter goes schools. According to Carole vote. Moreover, they voted 6-3 against the will of democracy, New Challenger To the County Keeton Strayhorn the disagree- in favor to allow IDEA run the due to the fact that the general ment stern from the fact the “indistrict” charter schoot at public was not consulted.” Wide and Precinct Races “contract between IDEA Char- Allan Elementary and Eastside However, certain board mem- ter School and the Austin Memorial High School. More- bers who voted in favor of this By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon School Board was done behind over, the six board members who deal, believe that it would help close doors. Moreover, the voted in favor of allowing the county wide to the precinct more active participant in the ease the over-crowding; and board members needed to get Idea run the “in-district” char- level, every race is being community. If elected, he also help boost the performance off the dais and go into the ter schools were: Christine contested. Moreover, the would create a Precinct of the students. In addition, cer- community, in order, to meet Brister, Sam Guzman, Cheryl various challenges mean website to inform and commu- tain board members believe that and speak directly with the par- Bradley, Lori Moya, Vincent that, people are heavily in- nicate with the public.” IDEA would help AISD from los- ents.” Torres and Mark Williams. On volved in Travis County Not only is the Precinct ing more student to non-district Prior from voting to ap- the other hand, the three board politics. Hopefully, the vari- II constable race is being con- charter school. prove IDEA charter school, members who oppose the vote ous challengers will drive a tested, but also Precinct I high turn-out in both the pri- constable race; Precinct 4; maries and also the general Commissioner race precinct 1 elections so that the and Commissioner Precinct 3. people’s voice can be heard. In Commissioner race Pre- In all the race, the chal- cinct 1, the incumbent Ron lengers believe that they can Davis is facing the challenger bring “fresh ideas” to the of three other candidates, table; Consequently they such as Arthur Sampson, Ri- are challenging the methods chard Franklin III, and Victor of various incumbent. For Gonzales (Pflugerville City instance: in the Constable Council Member). According Richard Franklin Precinct II race, Micheal to Ron Davis,” he has an up- As the filing date to run Cargill is challenging the in- hill battle but believe that he for Political office comes to a cumbent Constable Adan can overcome due to the fact near end, there has been new Ballestro. According to that he enjoys great support faces challenging the various Micheal Cargill the chal- from both the public, commu- incumbents. From the top of lenger, he believe that the nity leaders, and from certain the Democratic party ticket of ideal constable’s office as a elected officials.” SAHARA LOUNGE New Year’s Eve Party Live Dance Band - Zoumountchi Free Buffet Midnight Champagne Toast 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. $7 per person $10 couple 1413 Webberville Rd. 512-927-0700 (take 12th Street East, go left on Webberville) www.saharalounge.com

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Daje Johnson burst onto the scene By: Terry Davis The San Antonio Spurs The Austin Toros have week are the owners of the Toros lack of productive game film been very hot in the middle and have the ability to as- from his junior year has put of winter. The Toros have sign up to three players from some doubt into most high won four of their last five their current NBA roster at profile colleges from recruit- games and currently holds a any time. Despite who is on ing Johnson. Johnson has two game winning streak. the roster the Toros always used this lack of publicity as The Toros has a 6-3 record play an up tempo game and a motivation for his senior and are looking to continu- always play hard for head year. ing their winning ways. coach Brad Jones. The preseason rankings Justin Dentmon the The Toros hosts the did not include Johnson in team’s leading scorer re- Springfield Armor at the Ce- them. Central Texas has taken turned last week to the ac- dar Park Center on Thursday notice of his accomplish- tive roster after a tryout with December 29 at 1:00 pm and ments this season. Johnson the New Orleans Hornets of aging 22 points in his first again on Friday December 30 has been named to second the NBA. Dentmon is aver- year with the Toros. at 7:30 pm. team All Texas and Central Texas Most Valuable Player. Melanie Amaro Crowned First Johnson gives his father, Clyde Johnson, all the credit for his success. Clyde played his Winner of “X-Factor” college football at Kansas State Special to the NNPA from the Houston Style Magazine and played professionally in the NFL with the Chicago Bears the news that she was the and the Kansas City Chiefs. winner of the singing compe- Athletics is not the only tition, she couldn’t help but thing that he is focused on. He to fall to her knees and thank has a three point grade point God, while fighting back average and he is looking for- tears. I was so incredibly ward to going to college to not happy to see Melanie win, only play football, but to get and felt that by her response Daje Johnson his degree. Johnson is a that she was definitely the grounded person and enjoys best woman for this job. By: Terry Davis round of the playoffs. In his hanging out with his friends To close out the show This football season was senior year his team finished when he is not on the field or last night, Melanie performed a coming out party for Daje with a 9-3 record and lost in in training. Beyonce’s “Listen” for the au- Johnson. The Hendrickson the second round of the Johnson has verbally dience one last time before tak- Hawk senior running back was playoffs. committed to Texas Christian ing her official reign as the “X- a relative unknown coming into Johnson is a very ver- University. Johnson selected Factor’s first winner”. Con- the season. Last year Johnson satile athlete. He plays run- TCU, because head coach gratulations to Melanie Amaro rushed for 701 yards in his jun- ning back, wide receiver, kick Gary Peterson is also the de- and we all can’t wait to see how you’re going to turn this ior year behind the Texas Tech returner, and linebacker. As fensive coordinator. Peterson Melanie Amaro Red Raiders’ freshman Kenny great of a runner Johnson is, will allow Johnson to play de- music industry upside down! Williams. he takes pride in playing the fense and will also allow him It’s been a long run for third place spot. After a long Melanie’s final words before This year was a differ- corner back position. He to be included in some spe- the “X-Factor USA” contes- pause of waiting, surprise exiting the stage: “Thank you ent story Johnson rushed for likes being able to take the cial packages on offense. Al- tants and it all came to an performances from Justin so much! OMG, I don’t know 2,084 yards and 23 touch- other team’s best receiver though Johnson has not end last night on the season Beiber, Ne-Yo, Pitbull, 50 what even to say… God is downs. Johnson also had 496 out of the game, as a lock signed he still plans on tak- finale. After a long couple Cent and many more, plus the good… Thank you America! receiving yards and 6 touch- down corner. ing more official visits to months of tears, dance suspense and task of tally- downs. Johnson’s best game Football is not only other schools. He has al- moves and Astro’s antics, ing up votes, it was an- of the season was against the sport Johnson is good in. ready visited the California this star studded finale nounced that Melanie was Connally Cougars. Johnson He played basketball in his Bears. showed us who was the winner of the competi- finished the game with 337 freshman year. He also Johnson is looking for- America’s next breakout tion, recipient of a $5 million rushing yards and 5 touch- played at Michael Jordon’s ward to proving all of his crit- star, and that star is 19 year recording contract, star in a downs in the 37-35 win. middle and high school in ics wrong by continuing his old Melanie Amaro. new Pepsi commercial and Despite the individual North Carolina. upward mobility and being a Melanie faced off in undoubtedly America’s fa- success he has experienced; High school recruiting great team player in college. the with Josh Krajcik after vorite. he wanted better success for is an inexact science and Johnson is a very selfless in- Chris Rene was given the When Melanie received the team. In his junior year most college coaches rely on dividual that lets his talking the team finished with a 5-6 a player’s junior year film to be done on the field and with HBCUs Plus Budget Cuts Equals record and lost in the first evaluate their talent. The his words.

It appears that with ev- Disaster! can Americans. Without the The Texas Longhorns look to put ery proposed budget cut, benefit of higher education, Congress slices just a bit m- the strength of leader-ship o-r-e from the American within the African American North Carolina loss behind them Dream of equal opportunity community is going to wane. in edu-cation. African President Obama The Texas Longhorns to run the designed offense. pressive win over Texas A&M. American students, as well speaks of our nation being men’s basketball team would Barnes wants players on the The Owls come into this as other minority groups, among the best and the like to burn the game film court that wants to play the game with an 8-4 record and will especially feel the deep brightest, but slashing the against the North Carolina Tar way they practiced for oppo- have played a game against a slash of cuts aimed at the funding needed to shape fu- Heels last week. Texas was out nents. The Longhorns are 9- common opponent of the Long- federal Pell Grant. ture African American lead- played and out hustled by the 3 and winners of seven of the horns. The Owls lost to the The Pell Grant has ership greatly undermines Tar Heels. The Tar Heels de- last eight games. Temple Owls 77-70 at home. been the means by which so that claim. We cannot sit idly feat the Longhorns 83-62. This However their next op- The Longhorns defeat Temple many African Ameri-can stu- $30,000 to $20,000. Do these by and watch as the current was the worst loss of the sea- ponent is looking to get an- 77-65 a couple of weeks ago. dents have been able to fur- Representatives – suppos- leaders of our nation make son for the Longhorns. other Big 12 victim under their Texas will host Rice at the ther their education. And – edly attuned to the needs of the wrong choices for our Rick Barnes was less than belt. The Rice Owls comes Erwin Center on Saturday De- every-body knows – educa- the American public — really young Black students. pleased with the lack of effort into the game after and im- cember 31 at 1:30. tion is the one proven route believe that those who are I am a graduate of two available for Black students barely getting by on that Historical Black Colleges and EMPLOYMENT/BIDS/PROPOSALS/ to become leaders in busi- meager $10,000 more each Universities: Florida A&M ness; to improve their lives year are going to be able to University and Clark Atlanta and the lives of others. fund a child’s education with- University. Yes, we had our PUBLIC INFORMATION/ Now, Congress – out assistance? challenges at my alma mat- charged with looking out for Students will also be ers, but I would not change FOR SALE /FOR RENT/MISC the best interest of all required to enroll in 15 credit my experience. It helped mold Americans — is targeting hours per semester instead me into the man I am today. the very means by which the of 12. Working students — As an alumnus of these majority of African American those who do not have the esteemed institutions, I un- City of Austin students are able to access luxury of focusing 100% of derstand the importance of a a college education. What their time and attention on solid education. It is the Purchasing Office was once considered a pub- their coursework — will foundation on which a per- lic good is quickly turning have to struggle that much son builds a successful into a costly private invest- more to complete their edu- life.It is unconscionable and The City of Austin Purchasing Office invites ment. Higher education will cation in a limited number of inexcusable for us to let our you to view current bid solicitations at http://- soon be unattain-able by years. This added stress can government limit access to those in low-to-moderate in- cause a student’s grades to educational opportunities www.ci.austin.tx.us/purcase/vs/p2.htm. Vendors come families, creating a suffer, which will in turn af- available to African Ameri- are encouraged to register on-line in the City’s greater divide between the fect the amount of assistance cans. Take action today! wealthy and the middle and they receive. Write your Senators and Vendor Self Service System. Once your com- lower class. Colleges and universi- Representatives and tell pany is registered, you will receive notifications In a move that puts ties that have a higher Black them not to cut this critical about new bid opportunities. For additional in- them at odds with President student population, such as funding. Obama, members of the Howard University, African Americans formation regarding current bid opportunities or House are proposing a re- Tuskegee Institute and have struggled throughout Vendor Registration, please call the Purchasing Make a duction in the yearly maxi- Texas Southern University, the years to gain equality in mum bud-geted for Pell Office at 512-974-2500. For information on the will also see major cuts, education at every level. Resolution Grants. They are attempting nearly 36 percent, in special Higher education should not City of Austin’s Minority-Owned and Women- to bring the current cap of programs and grants for stu- be a privilege that is only Owned Procurement Program and the certifica- $5,550 down by a few hun- dents. available to the wealthy. If that you dred to a few thousand dol- These cuts, which will we truly believe that educa- tion process, please contact the Small & Minor- lars. Eligibility requirements have such a huge im-pact on tion is the key to success in ity Business Resources Department at 512-974- would become stricter, as African American education, life, the opportunity should can keep! well. It has been suggested are go-ing to hinder the ad- be available to every Ameri- 7600 or visit their website at http://www.- that the annual household vancement and growth of can, regardless of their in- ci.austin.tx.us/smbr. income limit be reduced from businesses owned by Afri- come level. THE VILLAGER Page 8 ~ December 30, 2011 www.theaustinvillager.com SPORTS CTAA host its annual Texans look to tune up against Titans Christmas Banquet By: Terry Davis The past two weeks the Hous- ton Texans have looked very beat up and has losses two games to inferior teams. The Carolina Panthers and the Indianapolis Colts have mad the Texans look like the Texans of last year with the in ability to close out games. The Texans host the Tennes- see Titans who has a very slim chance of making the playoffs, but still will come into this game with something By: Terry Davis to play for. Texans has absolutely nothing to play for. The Texans can’t improve their playoff position; they DeMeco Ryans look to inspire his team @terryd515 will be the number three seed no mat- ter what. will need to improve upon. The return of Wade Phillips from his The Central Texas Tennis The Texans will host a play- first area is the passing game. The medical surgery that caused him to Association (CTTA) held his annual off game either on January 7 or 8. vertical passing game has been miss- miss the last two games. Phillips is Christmas Banquet at Doris Miller the architect of the number one Attendants enjoy the holiday cheer. Photos by Terry Davis The Texans have had two record ing the pass few games. The return Auditorium. CTTA is a non-profit crowds this year and expect to have to the lineup of Andre Johnson on ranked defense in the NFL. Phillips According Ken Blakely this organization that provides tennis as and it is a family sport. We try hard another record crowd for the this week should improve the pass- will be able to make mid game adjust- a sport for the community. The pro- to get the parents involved, be- will be the first year that CTTA will franchise’s first ever playoff game at ing game. The Texans can’t afford ments that were not made in the prior gram is open to anyone from age 5 cause if the parents get involved give a scholarship to one of their pro- Reliant Stadium. to hold Johnson out another week two games. to any adult. The primary mission of the more likely it is for the kids to gram participants. Any junior who If the Texans would like to play to make sure his hamstring is 100 The Texans will play the Ten- CTTA is to promote the sport of ten- stay involved and it benefits my has a 2.5 grade point average and more than one game in the playoffs percent healed. nessee Titans on January 1, 2012 at nis and to give the youth in the in- parents because it is healthy”, ac- plan to continue their education this year, there a couple of areas they The second area will be the Reliant Stadium at noon. ner city of Austin, particularly East cording to Pernell. whether to a college, university, trade Austin, and the opportunity to par- Pernell continued, “They or vocational school is eligible to ap- The Cowboys look to the playoffs against ticipate in tennis that would other- have to maneuver their way ply for the scholarship. The initial The Dallas Cowboys football wise not be able to. through a lot of projects. The same amount of the scholarship will be season has not lacked any drama this the Giants Sarah Pernell is the President with life they have to maneuver $500 but will vary from year to year year. In the last game against the Phila- of CTTA. Pernell stated, “The pur- through life. My kids get to go to a depending upon available funds for delphia Eagles after Tony Romo injured pose of the Christmas banquet is to lot of different places here in Aus- the scholarship award. his throwing hand the Cowboys pulled give back to the community, recog- tin, but that they have never been CTTA works in conjunction Romo. At that point in the game win- ning or losing did not matter because the nize its sponsors, and award the so they think they are out of town. with another non-profit group called So they need to learn how to deal Project Helping Hand. The program Giants had already won and the winner achievements of the participants and of the NFC East would be decided next outside of the bubble. Science is assist the community with housing volunteers. This is a time for me to week. one of those they explore. We are needs, educational assistance, food, give back to them, because the give The game against the Giants next to me all year long. CTTA does not always exploring, always learning clothing and when possible, finan- week will feature two teams that are have a permanent home and plays something new in the thing of life. cial assistance. Glimmer of Hope is mirrors of one another. Both team’s at 24 area sites around Austin”. I am always trying to get them out the biggest sponsor, along with Aus- coaches have been on the hot seat this “It starts with my kids they of their area”. tin Parks and Recreation United year. Both quarterbacks have been criti- talk to me about things going on in States Tennis Association and Capi- cized for their play. Both teams have their life. We try to talk about every- tal Area Tennis Association for looked very impressive at one point in thing and not just tennis. We try to CTAA. this season. help with everything. Everything we The program is open to any- Romo’s throwing hand should one in the community who want to be completely healed by Sunday. Eli Cowboys will look to NY for playoffs. Courtesy of the do affects what the kids do through- Dallas Cowboys out their life academically, emotion- learn how to play tennis or just want Manning is looking to make another impressive run in the playoffs. The DeMarco Murray. DeMarcus Ware ally and mentally. A lot of times some to join a tennis club. The program is statement that he is one of the best quar- Cowboys defense has looked for im- has had a great year on defense for the of the kids come to me and say I am always looking for volunteers. Vol- terbacks in the game today. With a win unteers are need for year-round pro- pressive at times this year. The Giants Cowboys, but a loss will make it all he may be able to silence some of his hungry, I did not have any breakfast would like nothing better than to knock done for nothing. grams, the tennis program, tutoring, critics. ,and we will take care of that. We their division rival out of the playoffs. The play of Victor Cruz this and mentoring the youth. CTTA of- The NFL got it right when they also do a science program, we do Felix Jones would love nothing year had been incredible. Cruz had moved this game to the last game of the fers an annual tournament, junior mentoring we do a lot of things that better than to restore some shine to his over 1,300 receiving yards and last week regular season. The kickoff for this game play dates, adult mixers and other is not a part of tennis. Tennis is the Tony Robertson seeks to play that was lost earlier this year due had a 99 yard touchdown reception. will be 7:15 at the Giants. The winner hook that we get the kids involved inspire audience. special events throughout the year. to an injury and the stellar play of rookie In the preseason Manning made a move on the loser goes home.

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