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Vol. 44 No. 17 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] September 16, 2016 MAGAZINE SHOW INSIDE PREMIERED ON BOUNCE TV By Naomi Richard | The Austin Villager NATIONAL NEWS - Award-winning journalist Ed Gordon returned to primetime television Tuesday night, September 13, as Bounce TV world premiered their NOLA serenades first-ever news magazine show Ed Gordon. 107 year old RAPPIN’ Gordon serves as executive producer and host of WWII veteran. the new Bounce TV original series, sitting down for re- Tommy Wyatt See PARTY vealing interviews with top headline makers, entertain- Page 2 ers and pop cultural figures. Ed Gordon will also in- I identify with clude investigative pieces, celebrity profiles, current the Precursors! event segments and human-interest feature stories. The group known as The The series premiere featured Gordon’s exclusive Precursors was the first and emotional interview from Ferguson, Missouri with undergraduate class of five Mothers of The Movement, African-American African Americans who women whose children have been shot, with four killed, began attending the in acts of violence: Sybrina Fulton (Trayvon Martin), Bucy kicks campaign University of Texas at Lucia McBath (Jordan Davis), Lezley McSpadden fundraising Austin in 1956. It was a (Michael Brown), Wanda Johnson (Oscar Grant) and into high gear. major step at that time for Marian Tolan (Robbie Tolan). See WILLIAMSON any institution of higher Gordon also visited with Nate Parker and the cast Page 6 learning in the Southern of The Birth of a Nation, the much-anticipated motion United States. picture dramatizing the life of Nat Turner, the slave who I identify with this group lead a rebellion in Virginia in 1831. Parker, the director because I also graduated and star of the film, discussed his passion to produce from high school in 1956. the project and how many are seeing this film as ‘an But, going to UT was not ED GORDON See BUCKET LIST, page 2 an option for me, because I HBCU announce a needed an athletic Black-Centered Housing at Cal State Provokes significant cut in scholarship in order to their workforce. afford college. That was not See TUSKEGEE an option at UT. So, I Debate – Is It Segregation-in-Reverse, or Not ? Page 7 sought out our (Historically Black Colleges and Response to Universities (HBCU). I ended up at Bishop College Austin in Marshall, Texas. American- After graduation, and a two-year tour in the Army, Statesman’s I was sent to Austin for my job. And that is when I Story became acquainted with Regarding the Black UT students and graduates. And I was Racial excited about the relationship between UT Disparities in students and those of DPS Searches Huston-Tillotson College (now University). That relationship was very deep. UT did not have Black Sororities and Fraternities. So, for a time, interested by: Zenitha Prince (Image from http://www.calstatela.edu/) students could join these Senior AFRO organizations through the Correspondent fornia Davis, University of H-T chapters. That lasted “If Black students wanted Connecticut, Stanford and until UT stopped the LOS ANGELES, CA - A elsewhere. activity. new housing enclave to go to an all-Black The Cal State Black The National chapters of aimed at Black students Student Union, which re- all of the major sororities on the campus of Cal institution, there are plenty quested the housing as and fraternities waged an State University Los Ange- one of several demands effort to establish chapters les has become a source of historically black they issued to the admin- on the UT campus and of contention–some ar- colleges that still exist,” istration last November, finally made it happen. gue it’s an agent of racial praised the Halisi housing Rep. Garnet Coleman But, there was still the segregation while others as an “achievement…long question as to what to do say it offers support amid community focuses on FoxNews.com. “But if they overdue, but well de- AUSTIN –The Austin about those students who discriminatory environ- academic excellence and want to go to an institution served” on its Instagram American-Statesman re- had graduated. Those ments. learning experiences that that is racially diverse and account. cently published multiple individuals were permitted The Halisi Scholars are inclusive and nondis- integrated, then racial di- In the letter ad- stories in relation to an in- to join the local alumni Black Living-Learning criminatory,” Lopez said. versity and integration is dressed to university Presi- vestigation they per- chapters until a chapter Community is a set-aside Some say the housing part of it. To have a univer- dent William Covino, the formed into racial dispari- could be established on the of about 20 spots in the option undermines the sity-sanctioned segrega- union said the housing ties in DPS searches. Rep. UT campus. university’s 192-room aims and achievements of tion or separation is, to could be a source of sup- Garnet Coleman (D-Hous- That relationship that residential complex for the Civil Rights Movement me, a bit troubling.” port for beleaguered Afri- ton) released the following started in 1956 continues students “interested in by promoting segregation. Proponents of the can-American students, statement announcing the today. We thank The Pan-African history, cul- “If they (Black stu- Black-focused housing who represent 4 percent upcoming County Affairs Precursors for opening the ture and current affairs,” dents) wanted to go to an program at Cal State point of the student body. Committee hearing and doors of our major according to the school’s all-Black institution, there out that it is but one of “Black students at Cal regarding the findings of universities to Black Housing Services website. are plenty of historically several “themed commu- State LA have been, and the Statesman’s investiga- students all over the south. But, it’s “open to all black colleges that still ex- nities” housed in the still are, consistently made tion: Because of their sacrifices students,” school spokes- ist,” Niger Innis, the na- dorm. And, they add, such the targets of racist attacks “The House County our students now have man Robert Lopez told tional spokesperson for housing arrangements are by fellow students, faculty Affairs Committee will The New York Times. the Congress of Racial not new–similar programs and administration,” the more choices when seeking See DPS STOPS, page 2 an education. “This living-learning Equality, told exist at University of Cali- letter read in part. Page 2 ~ THE VILLAGER/September 16, 2016 THE COMMUNIQUÉ www.theaustinvillager.com Black World War II Veteran Turns 107 SMBR’s monthly workshop with a Party in New Orleans & other events of interest Events happening this month

This month’s workshop will provide Understanding MBE/WBE Contract Compliance. Our workshop will be on September 27th at 5:30 p.m. at SMBR, 4201 Ed Bluestein Blvd. Austin. RSVP @ https://smbr_mbewbecompliance_92716.eventbrite.com

Save the Date for our Contractor and Consultant Appreciation Event and Reception. It will be held on October 25th from 6-7:30 p.m. at the George Washington Carver Museum. RSVP @ https://contractorsappreciation2016.eventbrite.com Of over 14 million DPS stops since 2009, people of color are more likely to be subject to a search during a traffic

stop than Whites continued from page 1 NATIONAL TREASURE - World War II veteran Lawrence Brooks, 107, left, gets a birthday handshake from Lt. Col. Austin Appleton with the conduct a hearing to than Whites. Additionally, DPS troopers and all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during a birthday celebration for Brooks at discuss DPS profiling prac- the analysis shows that this law enforcement do the The National World War II Museum in New Orleans on Monday, Sept. 12, tices, de-escalation tech- is not an isolated problem vital job of keeping us all 2016. (Chris Granger/NOLA.com The Times-Picayune via AP) niques in all circumstances within the agency - over a safe. Unfortunately, the as discussed in the recent third of the 1,138 troopers trust between law en- by: The Associated Press enaded and congratulated said, “The biggest change Houston Chronicle edito- in the analysis were twice forcement and communi- by other veterans and that I didn’t think would rial ‘Police shootings’, as likely to search Black and ties of color is in need of NEW ORLEANS (AP) well-wishers. ever happen was a Black problems with aggressive Hispanic drivers as they repair. The facts are clear; — When Lawrence Brooks The newspaper re- president.” policing, and diversion for were White drivers. there is a problem that joined the military, it was ports Brooks was a private In an oral history people with mental illness The detailed analysis needs to be addressed. still segregated. Yet the in the Army’s mostly Afri- about his service posted before booking. The hear- done by the Statesman Hence, the conversation 107-year-old African- can-American 91st Engi- on YouTube , Brooks also ing will take place at the makes it clear that there moving forward should American World War II neer Battalion. They were described how he was de- State Capitol in room is more work to be done focus on how we can work veteran has lived long stationed in New Guinea livering a load of barbed E2.016 at 10:00 a.m. on in preventing racial dis- together in a respectful enough not only to see and the Philippines. The wire to the front when Tuesday, September 20, crimination in traffic and constructive manner that change, but to see a unit built infrastructure one of the engines of the 2016. This hearing will stops. Moving forward we to rebuild the relationship Black commander-in-chief such as bridges, roads and C-47 he was traveling in build upon the hearings need to ensure that the between law enforcement too. airstrips. went out. the County Affairs Commit- letter of the law allows the and people of color. Brooks, a New Or- Brooks was assigned After they dumped tee held last year in the spirit of anti-discrimina- Next Tuesday’s leans resident, Monday as an orderly to three the barbed wire to con- wake of the Sandra Bland’s tion laws to become a re- County Affairs Committee celebrated his 107th birth- white officers during a serve weight he made his death. ality. In addition to rewrit- hearing will be part of that day at the city’s World War time when the Army was way to the cockpit. He told The analysis done by ing current laws, we need conversation. In addition to II Museum. still segregated. the pilot and co-pilot that the Austin American- to improve the complaint the hearing, I will file bills NOLA.COM/The Wearing a gray suit, since they were the only Statesman of over 14 mil- investigation system by next session to fix the Times-Picayune (http:// he walked into the mu- two with parachutes, if lion DPS stops since 2009 increasing transparency, wording in the anti-dis- bit.ly/2cqGWp6) reports seum and then his daugh- they had to jump for it, he brings additional credence scrutiny, and ease. Finally, crimination law as it re- that Lawrence Brooks at- ter requested a wheelchair was going to grab on to to a fact that people of additional trooper training lates to DPS traffic stops, tended a ceremonial birth- to conserve his strength. one of them. color have known for far regarding implicit bias, and to address the root day party honoring his ser- Speaking of the “We made it though,” too long - we are more proper justification for causes of the discrimina- vice Monday in the mu- changes he’s seen in more he said laughing. “We had likely to be subject to a searches, and better treat- tion that people of color seum where he was ser- than a century, Brooks a big laugh about that.” search during a traffic stop ment of people is needed. are facing.” Pflugerville Meet the Candidates Surprising personality on Ed

For Mayoral and County Gordan’s bucket list continued from page 1 Commissioner Forum agent of change,’ es- don, The Villager Newspa- Gordon has been a pecially during a critical per was able to speak with contributing correspon- Black Pflugerville is sponsoring a forum for Pflugerville can- time in our society. The the legendary media mo- dent for 60 Minutes II , The didates for mayor and County Commissioner on: Saturday, segment also explored the gul. We asked, ‘having in- Today Show and Dateline September 24th at 10am to 12pm at the Rolling Rooster lo- controversy surrounding terviewed such public no- NBC , the host of “News cated at 100 12th St Pflugerville, TX 78660. Parker’s past. tables as O.J. Simpson, and Notes with Ed Gor- The public will be invited, and the event will be live In addition, Gordon Janet Jackson, R. Kelly, don” on NPR, anchorman sat down with popular Senator and a for BET and is a weekly streamed to be shown on Black Pflugerville’s Facebook as well singer-songwriter, record rising young star named contributor to the national as African TV 5. We very much hope that you will be able to producer and actor Max- Oprah Winfrey, who is left Steve Harvey Radio Show. participate. well. The multiple on your bucket list to in- He is also the recipient of Black Pflugerville, is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization GRAMMY-winner opened terview or to re-inter- an NAACP Image Award, which encourages informed and active participation for Black up about his life, his music view?’ Gordon answered, as well as the prestigious people in the city of Pflugerville. It works to increase under- and his activism in a rare “O.J. Simpson, because of Journalist of the Year one-on-one interview. the country’s fascination Award from the National standing of public issues and influences public policy through During an invitation with the trail. I would like Association of Black Jour- education and advocacy and collaboration. only media call with Gor- to interview him again.” nalists.

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Youth of Today Hope of Tomorrow Junior Seminar Busy At School New Program their ACT scores throughout cited for the upcoming sea- Students are going to try the year, help guide students son and the results of the and convince their team- to start considering the col- 7th and 8th grade team mates and families that the leges they'd like to apply to, games. country they researched is and provide students with Earlier this past week the best. Our teachers and resources to help them con- my school had an assembly family will view all the sider a career after college. I for our school’s character project and choose which feel like in the few weeks of traits. The 8th graders and I one they think is the best. taking the course I've gained did a shadow play to help Parents are able to come a lot more knowledge about represent the character see their sons or daughters the college application pro- traits, which went really projects. cess and critical strategies for well. I really enjoyed doing Students will com- the ACT. that presentation and I Jalen Moore Sarah Robertson plete most of their work on However, the class hope I can do that again for KIPP Austin Collegiate Athlos Leadership Acad. their projects at home inde- doesn't only focus on aca- another assembly. Also, pendently. Our school is Joshua Moore At my school, Kipp Aus- demic content. We often dis- About two weeks ago what I did in the assembly going to let us use their sup- tin Collegiate, every junior is cuss certain social injustices, I had volleyball tryouts, is sing the national anthem KIPP Austin Academy plies to do our work. Stu- required to take a course how they have impacted our since I am in 8th grade my with the choir. I know there My school is starting a dents can go to the front called junior seminar. The lives, and what we can do to school Athlos Leadership is some disagreement new program called "Cool office so they can help us purpose of this course is to change them. Overall, I have Academy normally would about the National An- To Be Smart". In this pro- during school hours. provide students with aid in to say this is one of my favor- have the 8th-10th grade on them, but I did enjoy sing- gram, we can earn an extra In this project, I chose the process of improving ite classes this year. one team and 6th-7th on ing with the choir. 100 test grade in one of our math because math is the another team. But this year So this past week was core academic classes easiest for me and I can get Kubo and the Two Strings my school got rid of the high really busy because of vol- (Math, Reading, Science, more information that is school team so now we leyball, the shadow play for and LCS). It is an optional based on numbers. I also shamisen that brings origami have 6th and 7th on one the assembly and singing project that students can chose math because I could characters to life. He earns team and 7th and 8th grade the National Anthem. I’m choose to participate in write about the runners and money by telling stories to on another team. Because ready for the volleyball sea- each quarter of the school the time they got in their villagers. One day he sum- of this combination, making son and doing great things year. race. For instance, Usain mons an evil spirit from the the team was challenging, in choir. I think it is a good This quarter 1 project Bolt's fastest run was on the past and goes on an adven- but I’m grateful I made the thing to be busy especially is all about the Olympics. 100 meter dash. ture to find out about his team again. I’m very ex- in school. family's past. He is joined by a monkey and a beetle. He Homecoming Dance battles and defeats gods, It’s Game Time monsters, his mom's evil drinks and pizza, but obvi- Sliver and White. I am on ously the best part was the Ava Roberts twin sisters, and the Moon Sliver and so far we are get- King. In the end, he finds out dancing. The DJ had song Spring Hill Elementary ting off to a bad start. We that the monkey and the requests so me and my started the season with two friend Lilliana put down our Kubo and the Two strings beetle are his parents, that losses. I play defensive end is an animated movie. The his father was the greatest favorite songs and went to on defense and our defense dance. genre is action and adventure. samurai warrior ever known, is pretty good, but we are The setting is in Japan. The and that the evil Moon King I was happy to get ev- just having a problem with eryone dancing because movie starts with baby Kubo is his grandfather. our offense. Our last game and his mother being washed The movie is rated PG most of my friends are shy. Kevin Parish we lost. Before halftime we We took breaks when there to the shore. His mother's head but has violent battles, had a chance to score but is bleeding and Kubo is miss- blood, and death. It can be Park Crest M.S. were songs we didn’t know we failed. Then after half- and constantly wiped our ing an eye because his grand- scary to watch for any age. I It is Football season! time we got the ball again faces of sweat. Once the 6th father took it. do not recommend it for Now that I am in high and ended up on the 10 Kennedy George and 7th graders left there Kubo plays a magical younger kids! school, football is much dif- yard line and failed to score Pflugerville Cele M. S. weren’t that many 8th grad- ferent from middle school. again. So the outcome of ers but Lilliana, Runa, Tega, I attend Hendrickson High the game was 8-2. Our next On Friday my school Favor and I stayed away Slow Down and Stop School and our freshman game is at Hendrickson High had the first dance of the from the big group and over kids in cars lately. football team has 185 kids School Thursday so I hope school year. Everyone at our danced by ourselves in Too me it seems easy and the coaches divided us we can turn it around and school was invited and all front of the DJ booth. It was when you see the big yellow up into three teams, Navy, win our next game. bus with the stop sign flash- the tables were cleared in super fun to dance with my ing that means stop because our big cafeteria to fit ev- friends and have a good you put us kids in danger. Ev- My LEAD Experience eryone in. There were time again. ery year kids are hit by cars because drivers don't pay at- and The Civil Rights Museum. Bullying and Retaliation tention and are in a hurry. These were all very interest- Now schools have put ing places to go and helped me The behavior is repeated or cameras on the stop signs on learn a lot about Atlanta life has the potential to be re- buses and they detect when and the city itself. peated overtime. Montrae Nelson The most interesting a car is coming and takes a Bullying includes ac- Four Points M. S. places we went were Lenox picture of vehicles that don't tions such as threats, Mall, and the Civil Rights Mu- Hello, Being in middle stop.Police are even giving spreading rumors, attacking seum. Lenox mall was a fun school this year means i out 300 dollar fines! People someone physically or ver- stop because I got to let loose have to take the bus to have to slow down and pay bally and including some- with my fellow scholars and not school everyday, and its attention to the buses so that one from a group or pur- worry about classes for a few getting kinda of scary be- no family has to go through Wesley Dickerson pose. Then I read about hours and just shop at a mall cause I've been seeing the the pain of a child being hurt Cedar Ridge H. S. something I had never like I would with my friends news and watching that or possibly killed. Thanks for heard of. It was called “Peer Over the course of this back home. Additionally I got drivers have been running reading. Conflict”. It stated: “Peer past summer I was able to to see the people of Atlanta Always Turn In Your Homework! study business at Emory Uni- taking part in their daily lives, Conflict” is not considered versity through a program who they were and what they Tyler Allen bullying. It is said to be when two kids with no per- Villager means to me. Now I called LEAD, which stands for looked like. The Civil rights Barbara Jordan Elem. want to talk about turning in Leadership, Education, and Museum was very moving; it ceived imbalance fight, homework. Development. While getting was probably our most signifi- An important problem have an argument or dis- On the second week of the opportunity to study busi- cant field trip. I was able to see facing children in school to- agreement. It says that con- school, I forgot to do my Al- ness I was also able to see the many historical records of day is bullying. It is talked flict resolution or peer me- gebra homework. I didn't beautiful city of Atlanta, Geor- modern and past infractions on about all the time. For six diation maybe appropriate think much of it until I gia when my fellow scholars human rights. I learned a lot years I have seen I happen for these situations. checked my grades. It turns and I were away from the class- about the Civil Rights move- over and over again. Bu it It seems to me that out that not turning in that room. ment in America and in other does not seem to go away. this means just talking with one homework assignment On our first weekend countries as well. Teachers work on it every each party. Keeping them Averill Topps made my grade go down away from the Emory campus My LEAD experience day trying to solve this prob- separated seems to be an- Stephen F. Austin H.S. thirty points. I turned it in we were able to visit some im- was very valuable not only be- lem. I had to look up a good other tactic. Many feel that Hello everybody, today and was able to get a ninety portant Atlanta landmarks cause of the educational as- definition for bullying. It the problem is if someone I want to talk to you about the because it’s ten points off such as the Wonderful World pect but because of the bond stated: Bullying is un- retaliates it then is reclassi- importance of turning in each day. I have learned that of Coke, the Georgia with my fellow scholars that wanted aggressive behavior fied as fighting. Most par- homework. Before I tell you you should always do your Aquarium, the studio head- we created, and because of among school age children ents say it is just standing about that I want to say how homework no matter how quarters of CNN, the Delta the learning and experiences I that involves a real or per- up for one’s own self. What much writing articles for the unimportant it seems to be. Flight Museum, Lenox Mall, gained outside the classroom. ceived power imbalance. do you think? www.theaustinvillager.com YOUTH BRIGADE THE VILLAGER/September 16, 2016 ~ Page 5 Colt Round Up A.R.S. Volleyball Team! Video Production have lots of fun and games. I tryouts and for those three youngest child in elementary was happy to go. When I got days we practiced and and the oldest adult those chil- there the band was playing learned/reviewed new or dren are around can under- for us, I didn’t know what the old volleyball skills depend- stand. song was but it was good . Af- ing on what level of experi- People should be able to ter the band played the ence you are on. The next say hello, goodbye, please and dance team came out to day there were many thank you without being afraid dance. I danced with them people crowded around a of the people around them. If we did the wobble , cupid wall in the cafeteria so me we all communicated and showed respect as kids then shuffle , and the whip and with my nosy self I just had we wouldn’t have as much vio- nae nae . Colt round up had to go see what was going a lot of things to eat like snow lence in our adulthood. Isn’t on. I saw that it was the list cones, pizza , and other good the main goal of school to be- of who made the team and Kayla Winn foods . While I was there me come successful. Well the only Malakhi Washington my name was there "SaNaya and my friend Kaiden where Manor New Technology way to do that is to not only Covington Academy White." I was so happy and hanging out and playing lots SaNaya White Dr. Brooks, Manor ISD’s educate a child on information excited, but I didnt show it Director of Socio Emotional in the books but educate them Last week my school of games. As the event Ann Richards had an event called colt started to shut down, me and till I got home. learning, has given Manor on now and how we are af- round up . Colt round up is Kaiden had to go home. Tuesday, the 23rd to On Wednesday, the New Technology Advanced fected by large scale fights an event that my school Overall, I think that colt the the 25th of August were 31st of August, I was told Audio Video production stu- (wars). Don’t scare them but Covington middle school has round up is a great event and my volleyball tryouts. It was that I was on B team. I was dents the task of making a teach them how conflict af- for the students to come and I can’t wait to go next year. nothing like I had expected. kind of upset but I was still video that shows people the fects us on an everyday basis I imaginged that we were glad that I had made the proper school and community because we don’t communi- 50th Brandon Family Reunion gonna play a quick game team! That very next day we conduct. He gave us the “ 3 cate properly. Things have and be chosen on who gets had a game and B team won Steps for School Safety”. His changed since the history Watson, also known as Bae in or not. When I walked and A team lost. I was then goal is to make students, books were printed there are or my grandma, the Presi- through those gym doors moved up to A team by my teachers, parents and admin- fights everyday and no mater dent and Mistress of Cer- the net was set up, the balls coach. I now play for A team istrators of all ages more aware what the size of the fight is it is emonies for the reunion. “ were out on the court, and I and we recently just played of the things happening equally wrong. What happens My grandparents had a small around them. We are hoping in school transfers to what reunion every Sunday at took a few moments then fi- Small Middle School and nally said, "We are gonna both teams lost on the 8th that videos in a student’s point happens in the real world so their house. The first official of view will be more relatable. we should act now. If anyone really do some work, so let of September. My next reunion was at Cameron While school is for a child to knows someone who gets bul- me get out my athsma game will be on the 15th at Park in 1966...My grandpa get their education some are lied or has witnessed a school pump!" Ann Richards, 7:00, so come was a door-to-door shoe put into an environment that fight tell them why it’s wrong, salesman who also sold reli- We had three days of out and support! is hostile. The goal is to make give them a hug, and say I love gious books... I remembered the videos so simple the you. Genesis Stiggers enjoying all the people there Summit Worship Men’s Retreat Elgin Middle School and seeing family.” Thelma First Days of School As a Freshman was about being a shep- Watson was 19 during the On September 3rd, herd and knowing how to since the first day of school I have 2016, I was able to attend the very first reunion. felt confident in front of upper- nurture the people in your Brandon family’s 50th family The reunion began classmen. reunion in Waco, Texas. The with four beautiful prayers life. At the end of the So far my experience with second I walked into the re- followed by a powerful night, some of the men the early college program is go- ception building you can tell speech about the Brandon went out and played bas- ing great. We have taken the TSI that over a year of hard work family. There was delicious ketball and some men test on the first week of school which test what we already has been put into the memo- food and an actual talent stayed inside to played know. To me the early college is show where people got up to rable reunion. In fact the cards or dominoes. for everybody; there are people sing and dance. My stepmom Mistress of Ceremonies and The next day, the who struggle in math who are in President of the reunion was Ingrid Stiggers, a member of men ate breakfast and Pre-AP math and still excel. My the Brandon family, actually my grandma, Thelma then started the second Avid class at MHS is wonderful. sung Family Reunion by The Watson. She worked hard to session. For the second My Avid teacher is an excellent put the reunion together and O’Jays. They also gave a Alyssa James Winn teacher who takes his job seri- shout out to the oldest mem- session, we had a former ously and cares about our future. it was definitely a success. Ira “T.J.” Williams Manor High School While having fun dur- ber of the Brandon family professional football In Avid he prepares us for college Cedar Ridge H. S. ing the reunion, I had the Mildred Brandon Lewis who player and pastor, Bryan This year I am a freshman and the application process for blessing of interviewing a is now in her 90’s. There On September 9th Schwartz, talk to us. He at Manor High School(MHS). My scholarships by saving all of our few of my family members. were even proclamations and 10th, 2016, the church shared his testimony and experience has been good. I was work. My goal for this school One was my grandaunt Faye sent by President Barack I attend, Summit Worship how he came to know nervous when I went to my Obama and Michelle Obama, Spanish class because they had year is to start my ACC courses. Cox Thomas, also known as Center, held its first Men’s Christ with us and allowed I’m looking forward to going to State Senator Birdwell, the different grade levels in the same Auntie Faye. She is the old- Retreat at Camp Buckner. us to pray over each other. the games and other school ac- mayor of Golinda, Texas, classroom. Once I got into my est granddaughter of Jim Our lead pastor, Eric A lot of the men reached classroom, I sat with my group tivities during my time at MHS. county commissioner of Falls Terrell and Inez Thomas Moore, planned the re- out to God for forgiveness and we did a ice breaker where This school receives a lot of sup- County Nita Wuebecker, Brandon and had some very treat so that the men of and surrendered their the freshmen got to know the port from students and people moving words about her State Representative Kyle in the community. Sophomore the church could get closer lives to him. There was sophomores and juniors. We grandfather, “ He was very Kaeal, and U.S. State Senator each had to write ten things year, I plan on becoming a soft- loving and family oriented... John Cornyn. to God and let go of all of definitely God’s presence about each other. I had a junior ball player. Overall, I hope high He loved to read.” She also The reunion was an the spiritual burdens that in the room that day. in my group, she was a very high school will be a great experience spoke about the very first amazing event that taught have been weighing them I feel a lot closer to spirited person and made me for me and everyone else who’s Brandon Family reunion dur- me a lot about family. In fact down. God after that weekend feel welcomed. Lunch is very dif- starting their freshman year. So to all the 8th graders out there, ing which she was 31 with there was T-Shirts and even During the first ses- and can’t wait for next ferent to me and the other fresh- men. We can socialize with other high school is not scary or bad! children. I also spoke with a family book filled with his- sion of the retreat, we had year’s retreat. Summit students from all grade levels in- Just walk in the school with con- Aunt Lula Faye, who quoted, torical info, pictures, and ads praise and worship time Worship Center holds its stead of being separated. Ever fidence and you will succeed. “ I’ve been here for the first paid for by family members. and then listened to an in- services every Sunday at Hopefully future Brandon reunion, and I’m here for the troductory message from Cedar Ridge High School at family generations will con- Student Council Elections fiftieth, Brandon family sticks Pastor Eric. The message 10:00 am. together and loves one an- tinue this tradition and more asked for my vote. It makes me families will do events like other.” The last person I in- feel included in this election this also. terviewed was Thelma Cox Elections at Austin High and that my vote actually mat- the election every year at ters.” Many freshmen enjoy William Wegman this process because it gives his middle school and them some insight of what it where over half of the kids will be like for them, voting in ous universities. Wegman now attend Austin High. four years. found an interest in photogra- This year I ran against one Kayden Brewer is run- phy and video. While living in ning for President of the Fresh- Long Beach California of the most popular girls in Wegman got his first Weima- my school. I was feeling man Class Council. When raners and later in 1986 very confident because I asked what his motivation for Wegman received his second won last year. I had made Cyrena Matingou running was, he responded with “I believe that by becom- Weimaraner named Fay Ray. Cedar Ridge H. S. stickers and the maximum ing my class President, I can Wegman has received many amount of posters. Elec- awards for his work. It’s campaign week at make a positive difference at tion day came and I was William Wegman is a Cedar Ridge High School. my school. I also know the best Tiana Gardner ready. I got a great amount When you walk down the halls, way to make a difference is by American artist best known Austin High School Zachariah Washington for creating series composi- of freshman to vote for you see colorful posters deco- doing it yourself and not wait- Crockett High School tion involving the Weimaraner This past week, we me. I was campaigning the rated with candidates’ names ing for others to do it for you.” William Wegman was species. Before Wegman origi- had elections for class of- whole day. Friday night and faces. September 6-13 is Kayden has been preparing for the week when freshmen can- born on December 2, 1943 in nally intended to pursue his ficers at Stephen F. Austin. came and I got an email. I this election by involving him- didates running for an office in self in school activities since Holyoke Massachusetts. As a career as a painter. During his Last year, my freshman opened the email as soon boy Wegman was always fas- lifetime he taught at various their class council are allowed early middle school. He joined year, I won the position as it popped up and I cinated with art. One year for universities. But he had a to campaign. On Tuesday, Sep- various clubs and organiza- Wegmans Birthday he re- change of heart once he got 2019 Class President. As a found out that I didn't win. tember 13, all of the freshman tions, and has already been in ceived a Polaroid camera his first Weimarner named team we came up with I was so upset. At the same class is allowed to vote for who student leadership positions. which began his fascination Man Ray in 1970 in Long great ideas to help raise time though, I was happy will represent them in Student He is always getting to know his for photography. He gradu- Beach California. He got his money for our class, one for my opponent. I know Council’s Freshman Class peers and building his relation- ated from the Massachusetts second Weimanarer named of them being that she is very creative Council. ships, so they know who is rep- Sofia Orozco is a fresh- college of Art in Boston in Fay Ray in 1986 and that’s powderpuff. This year I ran and will make this year resenting them in their student 1965 with a BFA in painting, he when he finally realized that man who is excited to vote in government. again. I was definitely great. I'm excited to see also enrolled in the Masters taking pictures of dogs was the election. “I see the candi- Many of the candidates painting and printmaking pro- what he wanted to do with his more nervous than last the things she comes up dates making posters and ad- have competition, but they are gram from the University of Il- life. He has received tons of time where I had ran with for the 2016-2017 vertising their campaign. Some all ready to campaign hard to linois. After teaching at vari- awards for his art work. against someone who won school year. have even come up to me and win their votes. Page 6 ~ THE VILLAGER/September 16, 2016 HEADLINES www.theaustinvillager.com Williamson County Democrats Central Host Labor Day Fundraiser Texas Diaspora Gears Up for Annual African Yam Fest by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | Villager Columnist On October 29th, Diaspora will be organizing its annual African Yam Fest. Moreover, the Yam Fest came to existence due to the fact there is a growing African Diaspora commu- nity in Central Texas. Conse- quently, the African Yam Fest seeks to promote the activities of the growing Af- Pictured above are the Labor Day Barbecue Fundraiser hosts; Mrs. Molly rican community. Bucy and John Bucy, Chair of the Williamson County Democrats. Photo by Some of the African Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Yam Fest themes include by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | Villager Columnist the African Women in the Sunday afternoon, September 4, 2016, the Williamson Democratic Party held Diaspora; the African their “Labor Day Barbecue Fundraiser.” Not only was it an opportunity for the “party Diaspora in the Nonprofit members” to socialize together but also a chance for the party to raise money for Sector; African Diaspora in the upcoming November elections. The event was well attended by both members Business; and finally the and nonmembers of the Williamson Democratic Party. African Diaspora in Poli- Some of those who attended the event included numerous candidates run- tics. For instance, the Afri- ning in Williamson County for the upcoming election. For instance, Jimmy Flannigan, can Diaspora in Business running for Austin City Council District 6 and Anthony Schoggins running for Austin seeks to showcase the Community College District 5 were present at the fundraiser. In addition, there were growing entrepreneur numerous Williamson County Precinct Chairpersons also present at the event. spirit of the African Moreover, the “Labor Day Barbecue” allowed for the Williamson County Demo- Diaspora Community in crats to “raise funds” for the election. The Williamson County Democrats believe Central Texas. that all the races are very competitive. They strongly believe that they can pick-up Last year’s event was “some seats” in Williamson County. well attended by the com- munity. There were about 50 attendees. In addition, Black Lives, American Justice: there were numerous ven- dors who attended the last From Ferguson to Dallas - Part 2 event. Consequently, the Ms West Africa International 2015 organizers believe that Veronica Numesubo Asikiya. Wed September 21st | 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm there is a need to hold a 3rd event will showcase the nity through its diverse Bass Lecture Hall third event this year. The African Diaspora commu- “lenses.” LBJ School of Public Affairs | University of Texas at Austin 2315 Red River Street Jeff Marsh Wins the America’s historic crisis of race and democracy continued in 2016, against the backdrop of Black Lives City Council Runoff Matter demonstrations challenging the criminal jus- tice system, the tragic deaths of eight law enforce- by Tsoke ment officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge, the police (Chuch) Adjavon | shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, and Villager Columnist a national presidential election. Tuesday, September Black Lives, American Justice: From Ferguson to 6, 2016, there was a run- Dallas, Part Two, will bring together thought leaders, off election for the City scholars, and activists to dialogue on some of the most Council Place 1 between critical issues of our time and what policy, cultural, Jim McDonald and Jeff and social responses are needed to frame the conver- The Center for the Marsh. Since none of the sation required to move the nation forward toward a candidates received the more perfect union. This will be a moderated discus- Study of Race and fifty percent threshold the sion that will leave time for Q&A with audience. Democracy first time, then the race went to the runoff. More- over, the voter turnout for the runoff election was very low. The turnout for this runoff was less than ten percent of the voters; de- spite the fact the City Council plays a crucial role in the well-being of the community. Furthermore, the low voter turnout has caused only a few indi- Jeff Marsh viduals to play a crucial role in the development of Pflugerville. Moreover, Pflugerville is at a cross- road of being a “Sleepy Suburb” to becoming a “Booming City”. As Jeff Marsh takes he will have to deal with more police officers of office, there are still nu- include “How will various racial and ethnic merous issues that he Pflugerville grow and re- groups? How will would have to answer. tain its small time vibes? Pflugerville help its small Some of the issues that How will the city hire businesses grow? www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/September 16, 2016 ~ Page 7 EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS Tuskegee University to Take a Loved One for Eliminate 100-Plus Positions a Checkup Day AUSTIN, TX - Take a Loved One for a Checkup Day is part of an annual national campaign encouraging people to take charge of their own health and actively support their loved ones to do the same. It’s an event that fo- cuses on prevention, early detection of disease and prompt referral to qual- ity health care, all with the goal to reduce illness and health disparities in our community. The 11th annual Take a Loved One for a Checkup Day takes place: Saturday, September 17, 2016 10am-2 pm Delco Activity Center 4601 Pecan Brook Drive, Austin TX 78723 Services and programs offered that day include free health screenings (blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, HIV, vision, pregnancy, hearing tests and flu shots), free well checks, ask the doctor visits, community re- sources for healthy living, chiropractic and massage services, senior and children’s activities, job and career fair information and live entertainment. For more information contact Darrell Barnett at 512-972-5183. Tuskegee University (Campus Photo) THE GREATER AUSTIN CAREER FAIR by: Zenitha Prince thorities said. The univer- tiations, organizational re- MEET FACE TO FACE WITH SOME OF THE BEST Senior AFRO sity, therefore plans to structuring, senior admin- EMPLOYERS IN GREATER AUSTIN... Correspondent slash 60 non-tenure posi- istrator salary reductions, tions that have been bud- and non-personnel budget POSITIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN: TUSKEGEE, AL - geted for but are cur- cuts. Accounting, Administrative, Advertising, Customer Service, Financial Services, Tuskegee University is rently vacant. Addition- He added, “Making Food Services, Management, Retail, Sales, Transportation/Drivers, among the latest HBCUs to ally, 60 current adjunct changes that affect per- Warehouse and many others... announce a significant cut and staff positions will be sonnel is the single most in their workforce due to permanently eliminated, difficult decision that any For a QUICK ENTRY PASS and more information, please go to: “right-sizing” efforts. bringing the expected organization can make, https://choicecareerfairs.com/e/austin-career-fair-september-22-2016 The Alabama univer- budget savings to $8.5 especially where employ- Austin Travis County Integral DPR Construction as CMAR for sity recently announced its million. ees have faithfully and Thursday, Care is currently soliciting Texas State University will be commitment to reducing “Voluntary efforts to honorably served the Uni- proposals through a Request for constructing the 18,845 sf Library September 22, 2016 Proposals (RFP) process for Equity its annual operating costs balance the workforce versity for many years. Repository Building and site 11:00am to 2:00pm Investor/Syndicator and development at 250 E. McCarty by $15 million to $20 mil- since fiscal year 2015 have [However,] these difficult Construction Lender Services. Ln., San Marcos, Texas 78666-4684 lion over the next three moved us significantly decisions are necessary RFPs may be sent electronically, by at their Star Park Campus. We are Norris contacting Brody Ballard at currently seeking competitive years. And, payroll ex- closer to our target per- for Tuskegee University’s [email protected] or (512) proposals from Subcontractors on penses will play an integral sonnel levels,” said future.” Conference 440-4022 beginning September 5, the 100% CD Issuance for Final 2016. The deadline to submit a Cleaning, Plastic Laminate role in the administration’s Tuskegee President Brian The AFRO recently proposal under the RFP is 4 p.m. effort to trim the fat on its L. Johnson, in a statement. reported that another Cabinets and Countertops, Exterior Center CST on September 30, 2016. Plaster, Ceramic Tile, Stained budget. “We have reduced, over southern HBCU, Albany Historically Underutilized Concrete, Carpet and Base, As it stands, teaching time, the number of af- State University in Geor- 2525 W Anderson Ln Businesses, including Minority- Signage, Freezer, Security and Austin, TX 78757 Owned Businesses and Women- Ornamental Steel Fencing and and staff positions are not fected employees through gia, had to undertake simi- Owned Businesses, are encouraged Gates by Tuesday, 9/27/2016 at in balance with expected several rounds of hiring lar staff cuts due to failing to apply. 2:00 PM CST. If you’re interested in pursuing this project, please enrollment, school au- freezes, contract renego- finances. REQUESTFOR COMPET- contact Ted Muckleroy at 512-345- ITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS - 7699 or [email protected] for a Box Austin Independent School District link to access the project Community Engagement Center’s requests competitive sealed documents. proposals for construction of AISD “Landscape Project Planner – Front Porch Series Kicks Off Project No. 16-0006-GROUP - TGSD, LLC. – Austin, TX. Work Renovations at: Wooten ES, 1406 New Jobs for the on design concepts that draw out the Dale Dr. (57); and McBee ES, 1101 Week of 09/11/2016 positive qualities of a property’s Sept. 20 with W Braker Ln (58). Work to include: Faculty, Visual Communication natural surroundings while adding Demolition and installation of new (User Experience Design) complementary components and windows, construction of two new Northridge Campus handle projects during all phases. “The Role of the Black Church adult restrooms, interior ADA ramp Job# 1608053 Req’d: 2 yr degree in a mech at stage, replace flooring, fencing, Faculty, Economics engring rel discipline, or other rel and cleaning of existing kitchen tile Location is as assigned technical field + 1 yr exp working in East Austin” and base to included removal and Job# 1609001 on complex landscape design projs, replacement of kitchen equipment. Administrator, IT Applications min 1 yr exp managing landscape AUSTIN, TX - The University of Texas at Austin Community Engage- 100% Performance and Payment Service Center crews of 5 or more, exp w/ irrigation ment Center, part of the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, Bonds required. 5% Proposal Job# 1609003 sys for landscape projs, exp Guaranty required. is hosting a new Front Porch series that will focus on issues of importance to Assistant I, Executive adapting an overall design approach PROPOSAL DEADLINE: 2:00 Highland Business Center to specific types of enviro, exp East Austin. Designed to activate more than just dialogue, the Front Porch p.m. Austin time, on Thurs, Oct 13, Job# 1609004 designing and building multiple series connects the university’s research and resources with engaged com- 2016, at AISD Construction Mgmt Assistant, Student Financial Aid types of outdoor structures, exp Dept, 812 San Antonio, Ste 200, munity organizations and community members to identify strategies, align South Austin Campus working directly w/ customers to Austin, TX 78701, Ph: 512-414- Job# 1609006 develop design specifications, exp efforts, and foster collaborative relationships. Each session works to address 8940. Proposals will thereafter be Apply at HR sourcing material for landscape issues of equity, disparity, and access through active engagement. The first publicly opened and the names of Middle Fiskville Rd. projects. For complete job the offerors and any monetary of the Front Porch series will be held Sept. 20 at David Chapel Baptist Church 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 description visit http:// proposals made by the offerors will Job Line (512 223-5621 gardendesignstudio.us/. To apply beginning at 6:30 p.m. be read aloud. hhtp://www./austincc.ed email resume to scoker@garden- Proposal Instructions, copies of EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V designstudio.us.” SEPTEMBER drawings, specifications and The Role of the Black Church in East Austin contract documents, addenda (if Tuesday, September 20, 2016 @ 6:30 p.m. any) and other documents related to this Request for Proposals will be David Chapel Baptist Church, 2211 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. available at the location indicated below for a deposit amount of OCTOBER $50.00 per set. The deposit will be Law Enforcement and Community Engagement refunded upon return in good condition to the location indicated Tuesday, October 18, 2016 @ 6:30 p.m. below within 14 calendar days of Dobie Middle School, 1200 E. Rundberg Lane the opening of proposals. Are you interested in doing business Miller IDS Planroom - Download NOVEMBER documents at: www.plan room. with the City of Austin? millerids.com Request and pick up Affordability and Re-Entry printed documents at: 1000 E. 7th We are here for you! Tuesday, November 15, 2016 @ 6:30 p.m. St, Austin, TX 78702, (512) 381- City of Austin Mt. Zion Church, 2938 E. 13th Street 5292,Email: planroom@millerids .com Purchasing Office Questions or concerns regarding FEBRUARY this Request for Proposals must be Vendor Registration The Suburbanization of Poverty in Austin directed to: John Robinson, AIA, J. 512-974-2018 Tuesday, February 21, 2017 Robinson & Associates, Architects, Location TBA Inc. by phone at: 512-452-7220, or [email protected] by email at: john@robinsonarchi- www.austintexas.gov/department/purchasing tects.net. APRIL PRE-PROPOSAL For information on the City of Austin’s Minority/ Health Disparities and Mental Health CONFERENCE: 4:00 p.m., Austin time, on Thurs, Sept 29, Women-Owned Procurement Program please contact the Tuesday, April 18, 2017 Small & Minority Business Resources at 512-974-7600 or Huston-Tillotson University, 900 Chicon Street 2016 at Wooten ES, 1406 Dale Dr. AISD may consider an Offeror’s visit www.austintexas.gov/smbr. attendance of the pre-proposal Questions may be directed to 512-232-8586. conference in its determination of To register for the Front Porch Series visit: best value of each Proposal http://diversity.utexas.edu/communitycenter submitted. AISD reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Page 8 ~ THE VILLAGER/September 16, 2016 THE DISPATCH www.theaustinvillager.com UT Austin Salutes First Class of Black Undergraduates

PRECURSORS AND FORMER STUDENTS WHO PAVED THE WAY FOR BLACK STUDENTS TO ATTEND THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

The University of Texas The Precursors and the University of Texas at paved the way for the shoulders of the The Precursors showed at Austin celebrated the Texas Exes Black Alumni Austin. Since that advancement of civil rights courageous men and the world they belonged 60th anniversary of The Network.The event was watershed year, thousands on the Forty Acres and women who were among on the Forty Acres. We Precursors, the first group held Sept. 8-10 and took of African American throughout the United the first African American look forward to of African American place at various locations students have attended this States,” said Gregory J. students to enroll at The honoring them and undergraduates to inte- on and off campus. Many flagship institution. Vincent, vice president of University of Texas at reconnecting with many grate the Forty Acres in of the events were free and “As we celebrate this diversity and community Austin,” said Stephanie other fellow 1956. Events were open to the public. milestone in the history of engagement at The Johnson, Black Alumni Longhorns—former coordinated by the In 1956, about 90 African Texas’ premier university, University of Texas at Network president. classmates and Division of Diversity and American undergraduates we are privileged to honor Austin. “Through their grace, friends—during Community Engagement, began attending The those who courageously "We stand on the dignity and determination, homecoming." H-E-B’S READ 3 PROGRAM CELEBRATES 5TH BIRTHDAY WITH TEXAS-SIZED BOOK DRIVE & READ-IN

In its continued support for early childhood literacy across Texas, H-E-B is asking customers and schools to donate children’s books to in-store bins from Sept. 14 through Sept. 27 and help reach a goal of collecting 1 million books for families in need. Customers and Partners (employees) can drop off new and gently used children’s books in special collec- tion bins in more than 370 H-E-B stores throughout Texas. To help families build their home library, H-E-B is giving away free children’s books with special Combo Locos and Meal Deals. Shoppers can also choose to donate those books back to the bins to put them in the hands of children in need. ”A parent is a child’s first teacher, and one of the best ways to set children up for success is to read to them at least three times a week,” said Kate Rogers, H- E-B Vice President of Communications & Health Pro- day by taking part in a store-wide read-in, literary cup- munity hub for story times, character appearances and motion. “Only 37 percent of children arrive at kinder- cake bake-offs and various puppet shows and story book signings with popular authors. garten with the skills necessary for lifetime learning. times during the two-week event. Check your local H- To engage teachers and students in the book drive, That statistic has to change.” E-B store for a calendar of events. H-E-B is offering grants to schools that collect the most In addition to the book drive, H-E-B is inviting com- On Sept. 21 from 10-10:30 a.m., all H-E-B stores books through the School Book Drive Challenge. One munities across Texas to celebrate Read 3’s fifth birth- will host a Read 3 Read-In, encouraging community school in each region will win a $1,000 grant to be used members and shoppers to park their carts, grab a book toward supporting a campus literacy initiative. Entry 2016 Texas Longhorns Football and participate in story times. Schools, day cares and forms can be found at heb.com/read3. early childhood facilities are encouraged to organize Books collected in stores will be donated to chil- read-ins on their campuses.Eligible organizations can dren in need through schools, libraries, nonprofits and register online and enter to win $1,000 cash grants, H-E-B’s annual Feast of Sharing dinners. If your organi- book donations and gift cards. For contest details, visit zation is in need of books, applications can be found at heb.com/read3. heb.com/read3. H-E-B’s Read 3 campaign is inspired by H-E-B CEO In many communities, H-E-B has partnered with and Chairman Charles Butt’s strong commitment to schools and universities to provide family literacy and education. Since September 2011, H-E-B has collected nutrition workshops that prepare 3 and 4-year-olds and LONGHORNS GOLDEN BEARS (2-0) (1-1) more than 3 million books for children. their parents for kindergarten. To date, those workshops Read 3 encourages parents to read to their chil- have served more than 4,200 families in 17 Texas cities. Saturday, Sept. 17th on ESPN dren at least three times a week to build a strong foun- Before completing the workshop, only 13 percent (#11) TEXAS @ CALIFORNIA dation for early literacy; however, access to books can of families had 20 or more children’s books in the home be a significant problem for many low-income families. and only 3 percent read to their children daily. After Kabam Field at California Memorial Stadium, Thus, H-E-B has increased its book offerings and placed completing the workshop, 93 percent had 20 or more Berkeley, California literacy centers in 14 stores statewide to serve as a com- books and 33 percent read daily to their children.