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Vol. 45 No. 3 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] June 2, 2017 HAYES AKELF Recognizes Outstanding Ministries and Awards Scholarships INSIDE Academy in Greater Austin at Annual Ball looking for Anita Hill to Join Star Jones’ exclusive Sheryl Sandberg novel triggers RAPPIN’ and Viola Davis as new TV series. “Young Keynote Speaker See DIVAS Tommy Wyatt Page 2 AUSTIN – The Texas Where is the Ballers” Conference for Women announced that attorney Ghetto? and activist Anita Hill will Most American cities speak at the 18th annual have a ghetto. It is where the conference on Thursday, low income and poor November 2nd at the Aus- citizens live. It is where local Hello Austin, tin Convention Center. Hill Local nonprofit governments refuse to spend I am Adrian Hayes will join previously an- HARD WORK PAYS - Mr. Wesley Dickerson conducts youth the resources necessary to founder of HAYES Acad- camp pilot. nounced keynote speakers (center) is awarded a $1,500 scholarship keep the rundown emy and I am grateful to See SUMMER Sheryl Sandberg, from AKELF. (Photo/KeepitDigital) neighborhoods up to par have a chance to return to Facebook COO and author Page 3 with more affluent areas of my hometown and give of Lean In and Option B, AUSTIN, TX - On Sat- AKELF presented recogni- the city. The Ghetto is where back to the city that gave and Viola Davis, Academy urday May 13, 2017 the tion awards for outstanding law enforcement turns a so much to me. The sum- award-winning film, stage Austin Kappa Education faith based community ser- blind eye to the crime that mer is the most important and television actress. and Leadership Founda- vice to The Voice, Inc. (One takes place in these time for young ballers to More than 7,000 attend- tion (AKELF), in conjunc- Way Baptist Church), the communities. The ghetto is develop their game. ees are expected to attend tion with the Austin Greater H.O.P.E. Center where the poor housing is Whether it’s constantly the largest gathering for Alumni Chapter of Kappa (Greater Nt. Zion Baptist Community leaders and where jobs do not exist. perfecting your shot, lift- women in Texas. Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Church), and the Youth address restoration The ghetto is where the ing weights to gain Anita Hill is a re- held the 6th annual AKELF Ministry at St. Mary Mis- concerns. local government considers muscle, jogging to build nowned attorney, author Black & White Ball. The sionary Baptist Church in See AUSTIN the citizens who live there as your endurance, or work- and professor, whose tes- theme of the event was the categories of Education Page 4 under privileged and ing on your favorite drib- timony during the 1991 “Achievement in Every and Combating Poverty, re- expendable. bling move. Whatever it is Field of Human Endeavor: spectively. Receiving See Many years ago, I would you must take the time to Faith Based Community scholarships in the REGISTRATION, have visitors from other work on it if you want to Service”. This gala took amount of $1500 each page 3 states who would ask me to take your game to the place at the Sheraton Aus- were Jaylen Crenshaw take them to the ghetto in next level. At HAYES bas- tin Hotel at the Capitol, (Pflugerville H.S.), Wesley Austin. They especially ketball teen camp we will Tiger Woods located at 701 East 11th Dickerson (Cedar Ridge wanted to see the public cover everything from the Street. Approximately 400 H.S.), and Devon Harris housing projects in the city. basketball basics to elite Says guests enjoyed a night of (UT Health Dentistry of When I would show them skills training. Take advan- Medication, fun, food, silent auction San Antonio). Over the Booker T. and Rosewood, tage of this chance to ad- items, and entertainment past six years, AKELF has they would usually say, “I vance your game at HAYES Not Alcohol, while the Foundation hon- awarded over $23,000 in mean the real projects.” It Basketball Camp and you ored several church minis- scholarship funds. was hard for them to will not be disappointed. Led to DUI tries in Greater Austin, For more information understand that Austin did I have had a chance to while also awarding schol- on the Austin Kappa Educa- not have a real ghetto. We Coach Athletes from all Arrest arships to several deserv- tion and Leadership Foun- over the world and now I had low income by: Doug Ferguson ing high school seniors. dation, please email am looking forward re- communities, but no real AP Golf Writer During the gala, [email protected]. ghetto. turning to Austin as Travis While African High School hosts HAYES Trump’s Racist Rhetoric Americans and Hispanics Basketball Camp atTravis are being driven out of the High School, June 12th- and the Spread of Hate: 14th from 10am-3pm for Eastside, the city is Taking Stock of Hate Fueled Events in Ages 12-18. making improvements Oregon, Texas, and Across the Land that they refused to do Bring your basketball Washington, DC – when these groups lived and ballers bring your During the 2016 cam- there. And as the citizens game. For registration in- paign, Donald Trump in- are disbursed to other formation please visit spired acts of bigotry, in- surrounding neighbor- www.hayesacademy.net (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File) tolerance, violence, and hoods, they are not or you may email us at harassment with such dis- creating ghettos in those [email protected]. Players arriving for a turbing frequency that we areas. They are making a See you soon! tournament this week at started tracking them on a strong effort to blend-in in Muirfield Village might “Trump Hate Map. While their new neighborhoods. notice a framed picture of nativism, racism, and ac- We must make every Tiger Woods with a re- companying harassment effort to insure that ghettos splendent smile and bright and bloodshed have a long T.I. are not created in our new red shirt. He’s posed there and sordid history in neighborhoods. To insure with the trophy, an image America, Trump’s cam- that, we must stay engaged that embodies the excite- Hustle paign and presidency re- with whatever governing ment he once brought to energized these forces, fil- body that is in place in golf. tering into society at large Gang whatever community where A far different photo and increasing the fre- we now reside, work, and emerged Monday, this one quency of hate, violence, send our children to school. from the Palm Beach Ricky Best (top) and Tour and harassment across We must do one other County jail in Florida after Taliesin Myrddin America. thing. We need to create jobs CORRECTION!-Last Woods was arrested on a Namkai Meche lost @ As Mark Potok, se- for our communities through week, Thelma Riley was DUI charge. their lives during nior fellow at the Southern the creation of businesses not identified in the photo Sullen, lifeless eyes. heroic attempts to Poverty Law Center, said: Empire that can service our new of the Original L. C. Thinning hair mussed combat hate in Oregon. “2016 was an unprec- Photos courtesy CBS communities. I am confident Anderson group. We at the top. Scraggly facial Sunday|June 4, 2017 edented year for hate … News and the Asha that, as we move forward, we apologise for the Not hav- hair. A white T-shirt. @8:00 PM Deliverance (Meche’s will continue to be ghetto ing this information before See F*** THEM, page 5 606 E. 7TH STREET See ROOMMATE, pg 6 mother) Facebook page. free. press time. AUSTIN, TX 78701 Page 2 ~ THE VILLAGER/June 2, 2017 THE COMMUNIQUÉ www.theaustinvillager.com Star Jones Opens Up About ‘Daytime Divas’ by: Nadine Matthews|Special to the AFRO Star Jones had al- ready distinguished her- self in the courtroom and on the airwaves when she got the call from Barbara Walters to be one of the inaugural co-hosts of the daytime chatfest, “The View.” The North Carolina born, New Jersey raised lawyer’s reputation as a tough on crime Brooklyn prosecutor opened the Star Jones (Justin Hoch/Hudson Union Society) door for her to become a legal analyst on television Kennedy rape trial and at a time when television tapped Jones for the job. THE LUNCH HOUR - From L-R: Vanessa Williams, Tichina Arnold, Fiona Gubelmann in executives realized that It wasn’t long before she a scene from ‘Daytime Divas,’ which premieres on VH1 June 5. (Courtesy photo) true crime had started to came to the attention of intersect with entertain- Jeff Zucker, then head of gal aspects, but she talked “The View.” Walters’ pio- actually every story in her being, as the tabloid ment. NBC. In a 1993 interview like a regular person. Ev- neering concept brought “Satan’s Sisters” comes NY Post put it, a “Celeb- Court TV was looking with the Washington Post eryone was using F. Lee together five women of from someone I inter- rity bridezilla” in the lead for a legal analyst for the he recalled of Jones, “She Bailey and [Harvard Law various ages and back- viewed, was interviewed up to her wedding to infamous William Smith had knowledge of the le- professor] Arthur Miller, grounds, to discuss the hot by, worked with, worked banker Al Reynolds after a the same middle-aged topics of the day. for, prosecuted. So it really three month courtship and ARE YOU LIVING White men talking in le- Those experiences was born of my gut. I wrote over the top proposal from IN A SUMMER galese, saying the same came full circle when what I knew which is usu- him during a televised CAMP DESERT? thing over and over. Star Jones, whose parents and ally the first rule of any NBA game. They were di- Are all the options didn’t look like them and sister live in Maryland, set successful author; write vorced four years later. Fi- either too costly, too far she didn’t sound like them. about writing her first what you know. There is a nally, there was her sur- away, short of sub- We said, ‘Let’s use her.’” novel as cognitive training grain of truth in each one prise on-air revelation that stance, or too school ish?The Affordable Jones went on to give after undergoing open of the stories. “Daytime she had been fired from Camp Act can help with trenchant yet accessible heart surgery. “My physi- Divas” kept with that “The View” by ABC. Ex- a camp in your neighbor- legal analyses for a num- cian had advised that I do policy. That’s why I think ecutive producers Barbara hood that is low-cost, ber of high profile legal an activity that would not the audience will spend Walters and Bill Geddie focused on science, cases during the nineties tax me physically but most of their time thinking, both claim to have been math, and thinking including the Mike Tyson would exercise my mind. ‘Ooh, who’s that about?’” blindsided by the timing of skills, hands-on, and rape case and the O.J. When you have your heart She promised that the disclosure, causing designed with com- Simpson murder trial. Her taken out of your body for the New York City set pro- some bad blood. It remains munity input. Make it skill and charisma led to 22 minutes there is always gram, which premieres unclear how much of the happen in your area! what is arguably her most a concern that your short June 5, will be just as relationship has been re- Call (512) 350-4864 famous television foray as term and your long term steamy as the novel on paired. Of Walters, Jones Visit www.activiteca.org Jeff Zucker (Photo/David Shankbone 2010) one of the first hosts of memory might be af- which it is based. “I was a said, “Listen, we’ve had fected. Well this was a little worried about that. our issues but that’s be- wonderful exercise for me The book was very steamy cause we’re family. We to kind of gather up all of because daytime TV is may be dysfunctional but my memories and put very steamy you just don’t we’re still family.” them together in a fictional get to see it all. “Daytime To get through these account,” she told the Divas” took out some of multiple challenges, Jones AFRO. the creepier steaminess reveals that she drew on That book became but kept the sexy lessons learned from her the novel, Satan’s Sisters steaminess I would say.” family and that she en- and is the inspiration for For all of her accom- listed professional help. “I Jones’ newest project the plishments, many of Star choose not to focus on VH1 drama “Daytime Di- Jones’ personal chal- anything that was hurtful vas” starring Tichina lenges have also played because clearly I got Arnold and Vanessa Will- out under harsh media through it and I moved for- iams. “Daytime Divas” is scrutiny. In addition to hav- ward and I moved on. If you about five co-hosts of a ing heart surgery, there look up you can get up. I daytime talk show called was also her long battle know it was the way I was “The Lunch Hour.” Like the with obesity. After shed- raised but it’s also a result book though, it explores ding over a hundred of sitting down and doing much more than work- pounds in the early aughts, the hard work in therapy. place politics and deeply there was a lot of pressure Not enough people talk delves into each woman’s to disclose exactly how about that that sometimes off-screen life with family, she lost the weight; some- you need to sit down and friends, and community. thing that for most people talk about your own be- For source material, Jones is a private matter. havior and make sure that looked at her own life. Then there was the you are being the best per- “Just like “Daytime Divas,” harsh characterization of son that you can be.” www.theaustinvillager.com THE BULLETIN THE VILLAGER/June 2, 2017 ~ Page 3 AFFORDABLE Congratulations We Want YOU! CAMP ACT Youth Brigade Advertise With this summer The Class of 2017 VILLAGER Country Boyz Fixin’s 4140 E. 12th Street, Austin, TX 78721 Featuring Fish, Poboys, Hot Wings, Pork Chops, Homemade Gumbo, Shrimp and Alligator DINE IN OR ORDER TO GO Mon - Friday 11 am - 8 p.m. Photo Credit: Pfc. Lee Hyokang (IMCOM) Saturday - 12 noon - 8 p.m. A local nonprofit, Activiteca International, is offer- Closed Sunday ing to conduct a pilot “Affordable Camp” for children Call (512) 928-5555 and youth in neighborhoods where no suitable camps *Mention this ad and get a FREE 20 oz. Drink* exist. The camp would emphasize science, math, and thinking skills and use hands-on methods with a vari- ety of equipment, models, and games from the DOUBLE Activiteca collection of learning materials. It would run Graduation is a time to commemorate for 2 weeks during the summer and serve youngsters from age 6 to 18. The cost would be less than $100 a your achievements, anticipate new oppor- week, says Executive Director Joan Penzenstadler, or tunities, and embrace a world of infinite “R” lower, depending on how much could be obtained from possibilities. The Villager staff wish you grants and donations of food and supplies. well on future endeavors, it’s been a plea- “The first thing we need is the site,” Penzenstadler sure seeing you thrive throughout the past emphasized. “We need a building that’s either free or GROCERY very low-cost, that has at least 4 rooms, a bathroom, few years. Pictured left to right: Villager *We cash ALL Tax Refund*Checks *Check Out and hopefully a kitchen, because we want kids to learn Youth Brigade Coordinator Arlene to make their own snacks. It should have some green Youngblood, Wesley Dickerson, Kayla 450l East Martin Luther King Blvd. space nearby, and air conditioning, unless it’s by a swim- James Winn, Jarian Galloway and T.L. ming pool. We will give free training to the volunteer Ebenezer Baptist Church guides; they will learn to conduct activities with kids Wyatt. Photo by Angela Wyatt 1010 East 10th Street 512-478-1875 Fax 512-478-1892 using various materials and exploratory, interactive Bus Ministry Call 512-478-1875 methods.” Sunday Services Worship Service 8:00 A.M. The dates for the camp are not set yet; “It will de- Sunday School 9:00 A.M. pend on what conditions come with using the space, Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. and also on the parents’ input. We must have at least Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Wednesday 8 interested persons contact us by June 8 for a meet- Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. ing to work out the details, such as the dates, the hours, Dr. Ricky Freeman, Child Development Center Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 the payment methods, some rules, etc. They will help Pastor recruit and screen the volunteers. We want to make Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church this camp user-friendly, not a replica of school. Things 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 will be flexible, but we’ll still have firm discipline and a (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax high level of learning going on.” The 2017 Mount Sinai Family Picnic is June Web Site - www.themount.net Activiteca International is an Austin-based non- 10th, and there’s no time to waste. Though you WORSHIP SERVICES profit dedicated to providing learning opportunities to Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. haven’t heard much from the picnic committee, you Church School - 9:45 a.m. underserved populations, with an emphasis on devel- should know that we’ve been making our list and Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon oping thinking processes such as observation, predic- checking it twice; just to make sure that the Bar-b- Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. tion, experimenting, and drawing conclusions. que has just the right amount of spice. “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor Penzenstadler and her husband, Archie Gress, launched Our scripture reference is – Psalm 133:1 -Be- Activiteca in 2002 in Honduras, and operated it in sev- hold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren Agape Baptist Church eral locations in that country. Two Activiteca centers to dwell together in unity! And our theme is – “It’s A In “The Centre” Bldg. F-15 7801 N. Lamar Blvd. (SE Corner of N Lamar and 183) now serve in two vocational schools in the department Family Affair”. From 11am – 3pm we’ll gather in AGAPE is a chuch for all people. “Where Jesus Christ is Magnified and the love He exhibited is Exemplified.” Come, receive God’s unconditional lovefor you. of Yoro. Persons interested in having an Affordable and around the Family Life Center for Fellowship, For there is no greater love! Camp in their neighborhood should contact: (512) 350- Fun, and some really good Food. And this is the Church Services 4864 or [email protected] The website for the or- last day to order your t-shirt so make your way to Sunday School 9:30 AM ganization is www.activiteca.org. the table in the foyer after service to make sure Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Mid-Week Service Thursday: Praise, you’re outfitted on that day. Ministry Leaders check Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM your boxes because the request forms should be Rev. H. Ed Calahan Call 454-1547 for Transporation Registration open for waiting for you. Pastor Website www.agapebcaustintx.com Volunteers are also needed for everything from A Ministry That Ministers state’s largest servers to relief support for different activities. And if you have an ice chest help us by donating it for event for women the day. Interested parties should email JC Crider CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 at [email protected]. So Saints let’s get confirmation hearing of U.S. Supreme Court nomi- excited, let’s start saving our calories, and let’s get nee Clarence Thomas ignited a national debate on work- ready to enjoy The Lord together because “It’s A Globalizing the Gospel 1179 San Bernard Street, Edward M. Fleming, place sexual harassment. In 1997, Hill published her Family Affair”! Austin, TX 78702, 512-478-7023 Sr. Pastor biography Speaking Truth to Power, and in 2016, ac- Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:00 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship, 10:15 A.M. OLIVET BAPTIST tress Kerry Washington portrayed Hill in the HBO film New Lincoln Missionary Baptist Church Visit our website @ www.obcaus.org CHURCH Confirmation. Hill is a University Professor of Social 2215 E. 8th St., Austin, TX 78702 Policy, Law, and Women’s Studies at Brandeis Univer- DAVID CHAPEL Missionary Baptist Church Going to Higher Heights, sity and a faculty member of Brandeis’ Heller School SUNDAY Trusting God along the way. Christian Education 9:15a.m. | Worship 10:30 a.m. for Social Policy and Management. She is a member of Sunday School 9:00am Nursery Available the board of directors for the National Women’s Law BTU: 10:00am WEDNESDAY | Morning Worship - 11:00 am Worship 1st Wed. monthly 7:00p.m. | Bible Study 7:30p.m. Center and the Boston Area Lawyers Committee for Civil Church Phone (512) 477-2714 Rights. Cell Phont (512) 585-0744 “We are honored to welcome Anita Hill to our Email: 2211 East Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. Rev. Darron E. Patterson Austin, TX 78702 stage,” said Johnita Jones, Board President of the Texas [email protected] Office: 512-472-9748 Fax: 512-472-5399 Pastor www.newlincolnmbc.org Website: www.davidchapel.org Email: [email protected] Conference for Women. “As a history-making advocate Dr. Joseph C. Parker, Jr. Senior Pastor “A Church with a Heart for The Community” for women in the workplace, Professor Hill’s message Olive Branch Fellowship of Austin / All Faith Chapel for women to speak out and stand up is more relevant 4110 Guadalupe St Bldg #639 Austin, TX 78751 than ever.” Sunday Morning This life, therefore, is not righteous- Imani Community Church Worship @ 11: am ness, but growth in righteousness; not health, Davis Elementray Auditorium 5214 West Duval Road The Texas Conference for Women will host thou- but healing; not being, but becoming; not rest, but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be, sands for a full day of networking, inspiration, profes- Sunday School 9:00 A.M. sional development and personal growth. In addition but we are growing toward it. The process is Worship Service 10:00 A.M. not yet finished, but it is going on. This is not •Power Hour Bible Life Group 6:00 P.M. to a standout lineup of keynote speakers, the nonparti- the end, but it is the road. All does not yet san, nonprofit Conference will feature breakout sessions gleam in glory, but all is being purified. Imani Complex & Office, --- Martin Luther 11800 Mustang at Duval Austin, Texas 78727 led by experts in the fields of business, philanthropy, Romans 5:1 Therefore,having been health, finance, media and professional development. justified by faith, we have peace Visit:imanichurch.com Kenneth Hill, Pastor Rev. Dr. Jacquelyn Donald-Mims Office: 512-343-9300 Among the 100+ speakers at the Conference will with God through our Lord Jesus Christ be: Tiffany Dufu, catalyst for women and girls and au- St. Peter’s United Methodist Church Villager Youth Brigade will be taking sponsorships 4509 Springdale Road Austin, Tx 78723 starting summer of 2017.Your support has been thor, Drop the Ball; Mary Jennings Hegar, helped re- much appreciated over the years. Please continue Office 512- 926-1686 Fax 512-929-7281 peal the Combat Exclusion Policy to allow women in to invest in Austin’s youth. We look forward to Christian Web Site- military combat and author, Shoot Like a Girl; Sarah stpetersaustintx.ning.com another successful year with some promising [email protected] students. FMI Call 512-476-0082 Robb O’Hagan, CEO, Flywheel and author, Extreme You: THE PLACE WHERE WE STEP OUT ON FAITH. Step Up. Stand Out. Kick Ass. Repeat; Sarah Thomas, COME AND STEP OUT ON FAITH WITH US Do you have church news? Would you like to Sunday School 8:45 a.m. first female referee in the NFL; and Laura Vanderkam, Praise and Worship 10:15 a.m. purchase a monthly ad for your church? author, I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Inquire TODAY! and Praise /Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Make the Most of Their Time. Rev. Jack C. Gause (to include Children’s Choir Rehersaland Send your information to [email protected] Pastor Bible Study with age appropiate Activities) or call 512-476-0082 Page 4 ~ THE VILLAGER/June 2, 2017 DIASPORA www.theaustinvillager.com City Officials and Community Leaders Address “Black Austin” by Tsoke African American boys (Chuch) Adjavon | away from trouble. Con- Villager Columnist sequently, he doesn’t understand why the city Once again, there of Austin is trying to “de- was an “Address of the mand a high payment Black Austin” in North for this event to be East Austin. It was an held.” event that was meant to In attendance were talk about the positive Austin dignitaries includ- and negative movements ing; Councilwoman Ora of African Americans liv- Houston of the Austin ing in the city of Austin, City Council District 1, Texas. It was an opportu- Mayor Steve Adler, Jeff nity to address key con- Travillion of the Travis cerns and accomplish- County Commissioner ments within the Black or Court and numerous African American com- Travis County Precinct munity. Some of the top- Chair members. In addi- ics varied from music and tion, there were count- the arts to economic de- less community leaders velopments. In other and activists. Though this words, every aspect that Pictured left to right are: Breanna Byrd, Council Member Ora Houston and Mitzi Wright. event was necessary, it affects the lives of Afri- Photo courtesy of Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon seems that after the dis- can Americans or Blacks cussion nothing “con- was discussed. Further- Some of the topics spoke about both the Charles “Nook” Byrd them to hold the “Jump crete” will be done to more, most of the discussed were business advances and drawback who spoke and men- On It”. According to Mr. change the lives of Afri- speakers had a strong or economic develop- of the arts in the com- tioned that the city of Byrd (Nook) “Jump On can Americans or Blacks grasp of their subject ment and the arts. In the munity. One of the Austin is trying to im- It” has been successful living within the Austin matters. hearts, the speakers panel speakers was pose a heavy fee for for keeping the younger city limits. DREAM FESTIVAL | Saturday June 3rd Gentrification in East Austin This event is a talent showcase of Singers, Rappers, Dancers, Youth Comedians and more! To kick off the showcase, we are proud to introduce Dani on Purpose who Raises New Concerns is a Gospel Singer, Writer, Actress, and Author. This event will be televised on Austin’s Channel 10 Public Access. HOSTED BY: D.R.E.A.M. ( Destiny Reached [Through] Ex- pressions [of] Art [and] Music) and DoThangz PLAY IN THE PARK After the youth talent showcase (2p – 6p), each kid will have a chance at win- ning a live interview on the DREAM Show. Food | Drinks | Prize Giveaways | Fun | Bouncy House | Games GROWN UPS AFTER DARK This showcase is for adults (7p – 9p). No holds barred Battle Rap competitions.

by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | Villager Columnist Texas Host Black Star Over the years, Austin has faced the issues of gentrification that have affected the African American population. The gentrification of Austin has caused African Americans to move away from East Austin into areas like Soccer Tournament Pflugerville and Round Rock, Texas. As the African American population leaves East and North East Austin, then they are getting replaced by Anglo Ameri- cans. Consequently, East Austin has seen a drastic demographic change. For instance, in the 1990 Blacks represented at least 15% of the population and now they represent about 8% of the population. As the demographic changes so does the business landscape and their attachment to East Austin changes. Just recently, a business that recently moved into a building in East Aus- tin decided that they would erase the mural that depicted Black artists of Texas. The business erased the Black artist mural because they probably felt that the gentrification affect is changing the face of East Austin. In other words, the business leasing the building believes that the trace of African Americans in East Austin is no longer as strong as it was in the past. Since that business erased the mural, there has been uproar and even a “backlash” from Austin. Consequently the new business lease held a meeting at Six Square so, that they can engage the community. The meeting held at Six Square between the business and the commu- nity was moderated by James Nortey and Sela “Vie”. It was an opportunity for the community and the business lease to have an “open” and “honest” debate about the mural. Numerous community members didn’t even under- stand, “Why would the business erase such a mural that depicted the story of the African American in East Austin? Or not even asked if the mural mattered to those living in the area.” Moreover, the moderator helped to keep the de- Pictured above are Black Star team members accross Texas. bate focused, calm, and fair. After the debate, the business leasing the build- Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon ing decided that they would call back Chris Robert, the painter of the mural to by Tsoke either redo it or to make another painting on the mural. (Chuch) Adjavon | afternoon. Upon comple- one of the rare opportuni- Villager Columnist tion, there was one team ties to have the children that won everything. enjoy their African cul- On May 28th, the Not only was it a soc- ture.” Austin Black Star held a cer game but, also a cul- At the end of the soccer tournament in tural event. It an opportu- tournament, there was a which other “Black Star nity for Ghanaian Ameri- trophy given out to the 1st teams throughout the cans and other Africans place winner and the 2nd state of Texas” were in- present such as Nigerian, place team. It was the Black volved. For instance, there Cameroonian, and Star of Houston that won were three different Black Togolese Americans who the entire tournament. Star teams from Houston, came together to cel- Then the Black Star of Killen San Antonio, and Killeen, ebrate. At the tourna- came in 2ndposition and Texas. These four different ment, there were numer- 3rd place was the Austin “Black Star” teams com- ous African dishes that Black Star (host); while the peted among each other were served to the partici- 4th place winner was the to win the “Cup.” The at- pants and attendees. In Black Star of San Antonio. mosphere was very joy- addition, it was a “friendly Now that the tourna- ous, fun and festive. Al- family” event. According ment is over for this year, though, it was a relaxed at- to John Mensah, “This they plan to hold the next mosphere, each of the 4 event was an opportunity tournament in Houston. teams played their hardest for the entire family to Furthermore, they plan to and best to win the title. enjoy both Ghanaian and add a “Dallas Black Star The competition started at African culture. And it was team,” which would widen the “crack of dawn” and important to bring the en- the field of teams playing did not finish until the late tire family because it is the tournament. www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/June 2, 2017 ~ Page 5 EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS Rinaldi: “F*** Them...I called ICE!” Recreational Water Illness Prevention or have contact with con- o Don’t swim when taminated water from you have diarrhea. You can pools, water parks, hot spread germs in the water tubs, lakes, oceans, and and make other people sick. Time for summer fun any other type of water o Don’t swallow the which usually includes used for recreation. The pool water. Avoid getting healthy activities like good news is that germs water in your mouth. swimming. But the swim- causing RWIs are killed by o Practice good hy- Texas state lawmakers got into a scuffle on May 29 on the House floor ming season also comes chlorine; however, chlo- giene. Shower with soap in Austin,Texas, amid protests over immigration. (Nar Dorrycott) with some risks including rine doesn’t work right before swimming and wash CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 recreational water ill- away and some organ- your hands after using the The country saw a re- of bans and walls. He con- called ICE.” Rep. Rinaldi nesses (RWIs). Austin Pub- isms can live in the pool toilet or changing diapers. surgence of white nation- tinues to view Muslims as also reportedly threat- lic Health wants everyone for days. Germs on your body end up alism that imperils the ra- valuable only insofar as ened to “put a bullet in to stay active throughout Even the best main- in the water. cial progress we’ve made, they fight and condemn one of his colleague’s the summer months and tained pools can spread ill- o Take your kids on along with the rise of a terrorism. His recent state- heads.” When Democratic offers these tips for ness. Pool water is shared bathroom breaks or check president whose policies ment commemorating Rep. César Blanco told healthy swimming. by every swimmer so to diapers often. Waiting to reflect the values of white Ramadan focused pre- Rinaldi that Italian immi- The germs that cause help stay healthy every hear “I have to go” may nationalists. Trump’s run dominantly on violence grants [e.g. Rinaldi’s an- RWIs, such as time you swim, take an ac- mean that it’s too late. for office electrified the and terrorism, and only of cestors] are “just like us,” cryptosporidiosis (also tive role in stopping the o Change diapers in a radical right, which saw in the sort ostensibly com- Rinaldi responded, “Yeah, known as “crypto”), are spread of germs by follow- bathroom or a diaper- him a champion of the mitted in the name of Is- but we love our country.” spread when you swallow, ing six steps for healthy changing area and not at idea that America is funda- lam. As Rep. Blanco breathe in the mists from, swimming: poolside. Germs can spread mentally a white man’s An array of elected stated, “The Trump rheto- in and around the pool. country.” officials and civic leaders ric is trickling down and o Wash your child It’s with this context will condemn the Portland allowing current elected THE GREATER thoroughly (especially the in mind that we reflect on tragedy in the coming officials and candidates to rear end) with soap and the events in Oregon and days. But will they con- resort to racism and vio- water before swimming. In- Texas from the past few demn the criminalization lence making it sound like AUSTIN CAREER visible amounts of fecal days. and national security poli- it was O.K. This has to stop. matter can end up in the In Oregon, a white su- cies that cultivate hate and It is not what our country FAIR pool. premacist threatened and bigotry? Will they help il- or what Texas is about.” harassed two young Mus- luminate and dismantle Rep. Rinaldi’s hateful com- Thursday, June 8, 2017 Integral Care is currently soliciting proposals through a lim women on-board a Port- these policies, which inevi- ments and threats also 11:00am to 2:00pm Request for Qualifications (RFQ) land commuter train, be- tably reinforce notions of underscore the racial pro- process for Audit Services. RFPs fore stabbing three men white privilege and preju- filing and discrimination Norris Conference Center may be sent electronically, by contacting Brody Ballard at who tried to intervene, kill- dice? If the government inherent in the SB4 law 2525 W Anderson Ln [email protected] ing two. The attacker, Jer- sees our communities as and behind its support. beginning May 16, 2017. The emy Joseph Christian, is a inherently suspect and un- “We cannot and will Austin, TX 78757 deadline to submit a proposal under the RFP is 4 p.m. CST on white supremacist with vile worthy of dignity and re- not allow Trump’s presi- MEET FACE TO FACE WITH SOME OF THE June 20, 2017. Historically views towards non-white spect, so will everyday dency to normalize hate BEST EMPLOYERS IN GREATER AUSTIN... Underutilized Businesses, Americans. Americans.” including Minority-Owned and turn neighbor against POSITIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN: Writing in the Wash- In Texas, Republican neighbor. The future of Businesses and Women-Owned Accounting, Administrative, Customer Service, Businesses, are encouraged to ington Post and reflecting Rep. Matt Rinaldi called our society and our de- Financial Services, Food Services, Healthcare, Home apply. on the Portland murders, hundreds gathered at the mocracy is being tested. 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The fund’s distribu- Cox worked toward Cox earned a Assistant, Health Sciences gifts from a senior Dell The gifts will create tions will support mem- establishing a medical bachelor’s degree from Eastview Campus Job# 1705035 Medical School leader and the Susan M. Cox, M.D. bers’ research, innovation school in Austin before the West Texas State Univer- Buyer, Senior her husband will promote Academy of Medical Edu- and travel to conferences. Dell Medical School ex- sity, a master’s from Uni- Service Center innovation and reward ex- cators Fund and the Su- Proceeds from the en- isted. She came to Austin versity of Texas Medical Job# 1705034 Faculty, Visual Communication cellence in medical educa- san M. Cox, M.D. and Dou- dowed chair, which will be in 2011 as UT Southwest- Branch and a medical de- (User Experience Design) tion through an outstanding glas N. Morris Endowed available to Cox’s succes- ern Medical Center’s re- gree from Baylor College Northridge Campus teachers academy and an Chair for Medical Educa- sors, will be used at the gional dean for Austin pro- of Medicine. She com- Job# 1705033 Faculty, Associate Degree endowed chair in medical tion. Part of each gift will chair’s discretion to support grams. Soon after she ar- pleted postgraduate Nursing (Grant Funded) education at the school. ultimately come from recruitment, retention, rived in town, state Sen. training in obstetrics and Location is as assigned Dr. Sue Cox and her their estate — Cox and scholarship and innovation. Kirk Watson tapped her to gynecology at Baylor Job# 1705009 Apply at HR husband, Doug Morris, Morris said they hope that This isn’t the first time help lay the groundwork Medical Center and ma- Middle Fiskville Rd. made the gifts to extend others will be inspired to the couple has supported for a new medical school. ternal and fetal medicine 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 the reach of the innovative also support Dell Med Dell Medical School. In Working half-time for UT training at UT Southwest- Job Line (512 223-5621 hhtp://www./austincc.ed curriculum that Cox through gifts that are be- 2015, they established the Southwestern and half- ern Medical Center. EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V helped create and install at quests. Susan M. Cox, M.D. & Dou- time for UT Austin, she the Dell Medical School at Dell Med’s new Acad- glas N. Morris Endowed formed community com- The University of Texas at emy of Medical Educators, Scholarship, which supports mittees and a task force to Austin — the first brand- made possible by the students facing financial draft the medical school’s new med school created couple’s investment, will hardship who exhibit the curriculum and start the at a top-tier research insti- reward outstanding medi- qualities of a first-rate, pa- accreditation process. A tution in decades. Cox, cal teaching and training in tient-centered physician — Travis County ballot mea- one of the school’s first both classroom and clini- compassion, empathy and sure to support the medi- Are you interested in doing business employees and a primary cal settings. superior listening skills. cal school was passed in with the City of Austin? architect of the school’s “There are a lot of These gifts under- 2012, the school was for- We are here for you! groundbreaking curricu- great teachers in medical score Cox’s commitment mally created in 2013, and lum, is executive vice dean schools and medicine, but to Dell Med and her pas- Cox became one of Dell City of Austin for academics and chair of they’re not recognized,” sion for medical educa- Med’s first full-time em- Purchasing Office medical education at Dell Cox said. tion, which has been a ployees in 2014. Vendor Registration Med, and Morris is a re- Two to four members driving focus of her 35- “Sue has been a key tired engineer. The school will be elected to the acad- year medical career. architect of the school, 512-974-2018 welcomed its inaugural emy each year through a “Susan is very much designing our highly inno- [email protected] class in July 2016. rigorous selection process dedicated to the discipline vative curriculum,” said www.austintexas.gov/department/purchasing “I believe in the Dell that includes student and of medical education,” Clay Johnston, the school’s For information on the City of Austin’s Minority/ Med School,” Cox said. “I peer evaluations, as well Morris said. “And she has inaugural dean. “With Women-Owned Procurement Program please contact the believe in its mission. Join- as consideration of candi- been involved with it ever these gifts, we can con- Small & Minority Business Resources at 512-974-7600 or ing this community gave dates’ publications and since she graduated from tinue our push to stay at visit www.austintexas.gov/smbr. me the opportunity to cre- contributions to medical medical school — she the forefront of medical ate something new and scholarship. Members will probably even mentored education, and we can ac- innovative from scratch. carry the title of distin- her class at medical knowledge forever her Not many people get that guished teaching profes- school.” critical contributions.” Page 6 ~ THE VILLAGER/June 2, 2017 THE DISPATCH www.theaustinvillager.com EX-ROOMMATE BEGAY SAYS, “IT’S EMBARRASSING FOR TIGER...HE’LL LEARN AND GROW”

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In another stunning development for a player who became one of the dominant figures in sports, Woods was arrested on suspicion of DUI and spent nearly four hours in jail before he was released on his own recognizance. Woods said an “unex- pected reaction” to pre- Notah Begay III photo/golfchannel.com scription medicine — not alcohol — was the reason some changes.” for his arrest. He said he Begay later said on understands the severity Golf Channel he had ex- of the incident and takes changed text messages full responsibility. with Woods after the ar- “I want the public to rest. know that alcohol was not “He seemed like he involved,” he said. “What was in a better place,” happened was an unex- Begay said. pected reaction to pre- Woods has not been scribed medications. I seen at a golf tournament didn’t realize the mix of since he opened with a 77 medications had affected at the Omega Dubai me so strongly.” Desert Classic in February, Woods said he withdrawing the next day In this March 20, 2017, file photo, golfer Tiger Woods prepares to sign copies of his new book at a wanted to apologize to his because of back spasms. book signing in New York. Police say golf great Tiger Woods has been arrested on a DUI charge in family, friends and fans, He was in Los Angeles for Florida. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office says on its website that Woods was booked into a adding that “I expect more the Genesis Open, run by county jail around 7 a.m. on Monday, May 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) from myself, too.” his Tiger Woods Founda- “I will do everything back surgery on April 20, Island. His statement did Muirfield Village in Dublin, days in jail, with all but tion, but he did not come in my power to ensure this and just five days ago re- not indicate where he was Ohio, for the Memorial did seven days suspended. to the course at Riviera never happens again,” he ported on his website that going at that hour or not want to comment, ei- “It’s embarrassing for because of his back. said. the fusion surgery brought where he had been. ther. Tiger, something that you He was at the Mas- Jupiter Police spokes- instant relief from pain Woods’ agent at Ex- Within an hour of the can’t go back and change,” ters, but only to attend the woman Kristin Rightler and that he “hasn’t felt cel Sports, Mark news, they all had seen Begay said on Golf Chan- dinner for past champions. said an arrest report may better in years.” Steinberg, did not respond the photo. nel from the NCAA men’s Woods, who had be available Tuesday. Rightler said Woods to a voicemail from The Notah Begay, a close golf championship in been No. 1 longer than any Woods, a 14-time was arrested about 3 a.m. Associated Press seeking friend and roommate of Sugar Grove, Illinois, other golfer, has not been major champion who Monday on Military Trail, comment. PGA Tour Woods when they played where he was working for a factor since his last vic- ranks No. 2 in PGA Tour a six-lane road south of In- spokesman Ty Votaw said at Stanford, was the network. “I’ve been tory in August 2013 as he history with 79 victories, dian Creek Parkway. He the tour would have no empathetic. Begay was ar- there myself. … But it was battled through back sur- has not played golf for four was about 20 minutes comment. rested for aggravated a turning point in my life. geries from a week before months. He had a fourth from his home on Jupiter Players arriving at drunken driving in 2000 Hopefully, it’s something the 2014 Masters until his when he ran into a car out- he’ll learn from, grow most recent fusion surgery 90 side a bar in New Mexico. from, take responsibility on his lower back a month S P E C T R U M He was sentenced to 364 for and use it to make ago. THEATRE ELEMENTARY COMPANY CLASSES 2017 AGES 6-10 SUMMER ACTING MIDDLE SCHOOL INSTITUTE CLASSES

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