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Vol. 41 No.35 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] January 17, 2014 Courtesy of the Austin March, Festival, and Food Drive Area Heritage Council INSIDE

Candidates destined to regenerate Travis RAPPIN’ County community. Tommy Wyatt See DEBATE It’s Black Page 6 Registry Time! If you are new to Austin, you may not know about the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Black Registry Directory of Austin. This publication was first published in 1971 as a resource for helping to Illustrious Texas identify African American AUSTIN,TX - The activities are planned. Wright by email or by photographer covers businesses in the community Annual Community All businesses, non- telephone at (512) 657- eminent production. for both the community and March celebrates Dr. profit organizations and 3064. See STELLAR for businesses who wanted Martin Luther King’s individuals are invited This year, we are Page 7 to do business with the legacy while uplifting to march and celebrate asking marchers to help businesses. diversity and multi- Dr. King’s legacy. by donating can goods It was the early days of culturalism in our city. The MLK Commu- or non-perishable food the Affirmative Action The MLK Community nity Festival kicks off as items, which will be do- Program where major March kicks off on Mon- soon the march arrives nated to the Capital Congratulations, businesses were encouraged day, January 20, 2014 at on location and will last Area Food Bank. Help National Fireman to do business with the 9 a.m.with a short pro- until 3 p.m.; it will in- to give to those in need structuring.” — Dr. Mar- of the Year. minority communities. Black gram at the MLK Statue clude all types of ven- by helping the Capital tin Luther King, Jr. See SCOTT Registry was a resource to on the University of dors and local musical Area Food Bank fill Donation recep- Back Page bring these groups together. Texas campus. artists to make this their shelves with non- tacles will be available Some have questioned We will then year’s celebration the perishable food items. at The University of GIRLS’ the wisdom of publishing this march to the south steps best ever! A vendor ap- “True compassion is Texas and the Capitol, directory for the last forty of the State Capitol for a plication can be down- more than flinging a while the march is in NIGHT IN! plus years, but it continues to short program and loaded for those inter- coin to a beggar; it is not those locations. Recep- be a resource for the marchers will continue ested in purchasing haphazard and superfi- tacles will also be avail- Join Alicia community. However, it is on to the historic booth space. For ques- cial. It comes to see that able at the festival at now needed for African Huston-Tillotson Uni- tions and information, an edifice which pro- Huston-Tillotson Uni- Keys For A Americans to find these versity, where exciting please contact Carol duces beggars needs re- versity. business as they make every Watch attempt of keep their money in the community. Party & However, that community NomineesNominees AnnouncedAnnounced forfor thethe is no longer identified as Twitter being in East Austin. It is spread all over the Austin 45th45th NAACPNAACP ImageImage AwardsAwards Conversation: metropolitan area. As a Special from Black PR Wire result, it is becoming more difficult to do business with African American busi- nesses. It is particularly difficult for new comers to the area to identify them. Black Registry provides a resource to connect, not only with the business community, but also for area churches, Political, and social organizations. The directory also has the support of many non-minority businesses who want to reach out and show MENLO PARK, their support for the effort. CA – Gather your girl- The 2014 publication is friends, your book club, now being compiled. and is your church group, Kerry Washington stars in ABC’s ‘Scandal’ Forest Whitaker & Oprah Winfrey in ‘The Butler’ open to all interested parties. your sorority sisters and The deadline for being claim the living room By Naomi Richard for a Girls’ Night In! included in this year’s issue is Special to the VILLAGER (VH1’s “CrazySexyCool”), fields of television, mu- will be announced January 31, 2014. This is a Bresha Webb (TV One’s sic, literature and film LIVE on stage during Fourteen time Grammy publication of The Villager. The nominees for “Love That Girl”) and and also honors indi- the two-hour star-stud- Award-winning artist For information on how to be THE 45TH NAACP IM- Gina Torres (USA’s viduals or groups who ded TV One telecast on and HIV advocate, Ali- included, the information can AGE AWARDS were an- “Suits”) announced the promote social justice Saturday, February 22 cia Keys, is joining with be found on the Villager’s nounced last week dur- categories and nominees through creative en- (9:00 p.m. ET/PT tape- Greater Than AIDS to official web site at ing a live press confer- with NAACP Image deavors. Winners will delayed). The telecast host a National Watch www.theaustinvillager.com or ence at the TV One pre- Awards Committee be voted upon by will also include a one- Party and Twitter Chat by calling (512) 476-0082. sentation to the Televi- Chairman, Leonard NAACP members and hour live from the red about women and HIV/ The Black Registry is more sion Critics Association James and President and announced when the carpet show (8:00 p.m. AIDS in America Sun- important to this community during its Winter 2014 CEO of TV One, Alfred envelopes are opened ET/PT tape-delayed). day, January 19th. on Friday, February 21 BET and CBS lead today than it was when it was Press Tour in Pasadena, Liggins. See founded. That is totally CA. David Oyelowo The NAACP Image during the Awards Cer- See #WeAreEmpowered, because of the strong and (“Lee Daniels’ ‘The But- Awards celebrates the emony for non-tele- IMAGE AWARDS, page 2 continuous support of this ler’”), Joe Morton (ABC’s accomplishments of vised categories. The page 2 community. “Scandal”), Keke Palmer people of color in the remaining categories Page 2 ~ January 17, 2014/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com THE COMMUNIQUÉ THE IMAGE “I am empowered!” AWARDS Live Chat #WeAreEmpowered RECOGNIZES Sunday, January 19th at 7-8 pm CST Streaming on VH1.com and GreaterThanAIDS.org THOSE WHO continued from page 1 MAKE A Ms. Keys is urging women and their loved tive women from different parts of the country in ones to come together on Sunday January 19th conversation with Ms. Keys: Cristina, a graduate DIFFERENCE between 8-9 pm ET (5-6 pm PT) and log on to student from the San Francisco Bay Area who was VH1.com to watch “We Are Empowered,” an inti- born with HIV; Eva, a home health care worker CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 mate and inspiring half-hour conversation about living in Atlanta with her family; Kym, a young the nominees in friendship, love and strength she had with five professional living in Texas who learned she was the TV categories with women living with HIV in the U.S. Ms. Keys will positive after her new husband became sick and Alicia was inspired to 19 and 16 nominations be live tweeting throughout the hour at died as a result of HIV; Jen, a wife and mother in do more about HIV/ respectively, followed #WeAreEmpowered. Portland (OR) who has being living with HIV for AIDS after a trip to by ABC with 15 nomi- Clear Channel Radio will make available an over 20 years; and Stephanie, a recent college Africa. What inspires nations and HBO with audio version of the program for broadcast across graduate from North Carolina who appeared in you to get involved? 13 nominations. In the its stations nationwide (check local stations for air- an MTV special on youth and HIV. They share Alicia says that she recording category, time). And Walgreens is helping to amplify the their stories in the hopes of reaching other women wanted to change the RCA leads with message through social media efforts by engag- and showing how, whether positive or negative, way you think about 10 nominations, fol- ing popular bloggers to encourage their followers we are all empowered in this fight. HIV. What does that lowed by Atlantic to take part and host their own watch parties. The event is presented as part of Empowered, mean to you, and what Records with eight As a force in the global fight against AIDS, a national public information campaign Ms. Keys would you like to nominations and Co- Keys has dedicated her work in philanthropy to launched with Greater Than AIDS last year to reach know more about lumbia Records with help bring awareness to the urgency of HIV/AIDS. women in the U.S. about HIV/AIDS. Through tar- regarding HIV/AIDS? seven nominations. In Now through Empowered, she is once again high- geted media messages, community outreach and the motion picture cat- lighting the power of women – as mothers, daugh- special promotions, the campaign promotes spe- egory, The Weinstein ters, sisters, friends, partners and people living cific ways women are empowered in the face of Company leads with 17 with HIV – to change the course of this disease HIV/AIDS, including: EMPOWERED to know the nominations, followed through every day actions. “I was so moved by facts about HIV/AIDS, including the impact of by Fox Searchlight Pic- the strength, passion and messages of hope of the HIV on women, EMPOWERED to speak openly tures with seven nomi- women of Empowered and I know you will be about HIV/AIDS with family, friends and others nations. too,” said Alicia Keys. “The power is within all of in our lives, EMPOWERED to protect ourselves “This has been an us – whether HIV positive or negative – to make a and our loved ones, EMPOWERED to ask to be incredible year from the difference in this fight.” tested and to know doing so is an act of pride, not artistic community, with Of the more than 1.1 million people living shame, EMPOWERED to live full and healthy lives phenomenal contribu- with HIV in the United States today, one in four is and help prevent spread of disease if positive by tions across the board a woman. Women of color have been especially staying on treatment from the music, televi- hard hit, accounting for the majority of new infec- For more information about Greater Than sion, motion picture, and tions occurring among women in this country. If AIDS and the Empowered campaign, including for literature genres that current trends continue, it is estimated that one in more details about the Empowered Watch Party have the power and im- 32 Black women will contract HIV in her lifetime. & Conversation, visit: www.greaterthan.org/em- pact to drive social “We Are Empowered” features five HIV posi- powered. change,” stated Roslyn M. Brock, Chairman of the NAACP. “The Blanton Museum Free Museum Day NAACP Image Awards provides an ex- Waltercio Caldas, Ancient Andes. Up- oil and encausticon can- herds; The Holy Family cellent venue to recog- whose language is art stairs, many fixed ex- vas dating back to 1946. and others. nize those who make a and more art. The con- hibits were also fea- Next to the work in- Teachers often take difference through art temporary artist was tured. spired by the travels of advantage of the free and activism, and we are known to use music Caldas works in- Barnum and Bailey Cir- museum day to bring excited to honor and cel- compositions and re- clude installations mix- cus is a poem by Vive their students to the ebrate this caliber of tal- cordings to inform his ing suede and stainless, Griffith who leads the museum. Armed with ent.” work and thoughts. Be- polished steel balls on Free Minds writing pro- sketchpads, some stu- “The Image By Shirley A. Hammond cause of this, visitors to paper, painted iron and gram. Her addition to dents did their own ar- Awards recognize the Villager columnist his exhibit could check a turtle shell and others. the exhibit was part of tistic rendering of se- best that communities Thursdays are free out a listening device at One floor space feature the Blanton Poetry lected pieces. Other stu- of color have to offer at Austin’s Blanton Mu- the Visitors Service is Half Mirror Sharp ex- Project. dents filled out scaven- and is an exciting addi- seum, and teachers, desk and enjoy music hibit, which includes There is also an ger hunt forms, or wrote tion to our program- families and others are while viewing the ex- stainless steel, glass Ancient Greek pottery about different exhibits ming line-up — TV taking advantage of the hibit. Caldas’ exhibit sheets, vinyl, yarn and exhibit, a 3-D floor ex- on teacher-prepared One is pleased to fixed and rotating exhib- takes up the first floor of stones. hibit and a great quan- worksheets. showcase all of these its. Located at 200 E. the Rapoport Atrium. In the upper floor, tity of Christian themed The fine art mu- achievements on our Martin Luther King, Jr. His exhibit ended on some installations were art from some of the seum is a University of network,” stated Blvd., the museum has January 12, the but will accompanied by poems Masters. This includes, Texas facility. It also Liggins. some steadily busy be replaced by the work from the ACC/UT writ- but is not limited to The serves as a lab for edu- For a complete days. The downstairs of another artist. One ing program leaders Coronation of the Vir- cational and curatorial list of nominees, display most recently upcoming exhibit fea- and students. An ex- gin, circa 1541; Christ on purposes. please visit the website featured the work of tures “Between Moun- ample would be the the Road to Calvary; The See FREE, page 7 naacpimageawards.net. Brazilian born tains and Sea: Art of the Woman on Trapeze of Adoration of the Shep- www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/January 17, 2014 ~ Page 3 CHURCH & TOWN BULLETIN Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church Gospel Artists Raise Voices, Stroke Awareness 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax Web Site - www.themount.net in National Singing Competition WORSHIP SERVICES Courtesy of Black PR Wire Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. Church School - 9:45 a.m. Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon (DALLAS, TX) — vided by RCA Inspira- Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. The American Heart tion); $1,500 cash prize; “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 Association/American $3,500 of vocal perfor- A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor Stroke Association’s mance equipment from Most Powerful Voices Roland Corporation; Agape Baptist Church gospel singing compe- Personal coaching ses- In “The Centre” Bldg. F-15 7801 N. 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Hope of Tomorrow BlackBlack RegistryRegistry My School Field Trip Dr. King Fun Facts SAT Registration and SAT subject tests. The classmates went to the game called him Martin except his on a bus.There were lots of universities I’m looking at re- older sister. She called him quire that I take two subject other schools at the game Mike. too. I would guess over 100 tests in addition to the SAT While he was attend- test. I am so scared that I will kids were there. My class- ing seminary school, he fell mates had to wear our freeze up under the pres- in love with a white cafeteria sure, but I know that I have school black or gold polo worker and wanted to marry shirts. I had so much fun! At been studying hard for the her. His friends talked him past few months. I definitely the game, I got on the out of it. Inter-racial marriage Jumbo-tron! plan on purchasing study was not accepted in the deep books to prepare me for my The Longhorns played south. besides that his father against Oklahoma. The Aubri Allen-Brent Kiara Myers U.S. History and Math II tests. SaNaya White would object. His father score was 79 to 74, Texas Del Valle High School Vista Ridge High School I actually plan on taking Cedars Academy wanted him to marry his the SAT once in the spring won!! The girls played really Dr. King's holiday is friends daughter who was an This is honestly the and once in the fall so that I Last week I went on a well. Lady Longhorns rock! approaching. I wanted to opera singer. While going to most nerve-wrecking time of can maximize my scoring school field trip to a Texas My mom signed me up for learn something new about school in the north , he even the year. It’s my last semes- potential. Plus, now colleges Longhorns Girls Basketball basketball... I start next week! him. I found out he was one had a summer job picking to- ter of my junior year and I are starting to “super-score” Game. Me & most of my Yay! I am ready! of three Americans to obtain bacco. He also notice that have to make sure that I may SATs by taking only the high- such a national holiday Blacks had more rights and maintain my grade averages est score from each section named in his honor. I was Shelter in Place! were treated much better for the rest of the year be- out of all of the tests. This way, very surprised. there than in the south. cause most colleges focus colleges can see students at The note civil rights planned to do it after the I was surprised that on your junior year in tran- their highest point across all leader was born Michael Elgin Police Department Dr. King had a vow of pov- scripts. Also, right now I’m attempts. Hopefully the sys- Lewis King. He changed his told them about the threat erty. He did not leave a will signing up for the spring SAT tem will work in my favor! Dr. Jodi Duron EISD admin- name after his father had his and donated the money he istrator said. Finally more name changed to Martin earned to the movement. That than an hour later the shel- Luther in 1934. They included most of the money Life Of Pi ter in place finished around changed their name in honor from his Nobel Peace Prize. who really liked the book, 1:00 p.m.. Swat units and of the famous reformer Mar- I thought I would share this but it was just not for me. police were at the scene tin Luther. All his friends you. The book starts off with Pi that day to watch for threats. at home in India where he Genesis Stiggers P.S. “Shelter in Winter Break lives at the zoo his par- Place” means while classes ents own. Government is- Elgin Elementary the things I did during the are teaching the exterior sues drive the family to break was attend the Youth On Wednsday a threat doors are locked. Luckily, leave for Canada. The Brigade Christmas party. I to shoot up the school oc- shots were only fired far family’s boat sinks leaving really enjoyed the curred making Elgin High away and no one at the Pi alone in the Pacific with activities,food and laughs. School students and work- school was hurt. So be a tiger, a zebra, a hyena, However, my favorite part of ers to do the “shelter in grateful and count your and an orangutan. The the event was that each of Wesley Dickerson place” procedure for over blessings. animals die off in different the Youth Brigade writers Cedar Ridge H.S. an hour. The administrators GOOD DAY! ways so it ends up just brought toiletry items to Over my winter being Pi and the tiger. help women in the Salvation Getting Back on the Horse break I was assigned to The middle of the Army. read the novel Life Of Pi. book was pretty dull to me Another exciting thing couple of days to get used Latrice Lipscomb My first reaction of course and it contained some dis- that happened during the to but the biggest problem Manor High School was that I was very upset turbing and graphic break was I had a birthday I had was which lunch pe- I would have homework scenes, which I was not My holiday break was and turned the wonderful 16! riod I am supposed to have. over my winter break. I fond of. I was also not very very fun and exciting. I I've been waiting to turn 16 I got changed to a different then let it sink in that the pleased with the way the spent my holiday with the for a while mostly because lunch schedule twice on book was Life Of Pi. I had book ended. The book people I loved and the re- i want to start working and Friday because there were not seen the movie but all I ends with Pi giving informa- mainder of the break hav- becoming more indepen- too many students in each knew was that the book was tion that adds a twist to the ing fun with friends and en- dent. I hope everyone had one. Talk about something about some kid stranded story. I didn’t find the twist joying not having to go to a great break,and Happy being annoying; I finally had with a tiger. My first assump- very exciting or interest- school for a while. One of New Year to all! to go to my third period De’Ja Hill tion was that it was going to ing at all. If anything it class to find out what lunch Lamar Middle School be terribly boring. I thought made me a little upset. I was assigned. Other than Bullying that since he is in the So overall I was not The first day back to that and getting used to a middle of the ocean with fond of the book and do school for A.I.S.D. was new class I had a fun week someone gets hurt. Emo- a tiger not much could not recommend it to Tuesday and when I got to with all my friends. tional bullying is when a happen unless he has ex- people around my age. school I received a new Until next time don’t bully says something about treme hallucinations or Although for those who schedule. It took me a forget to smile, De’ja’ you it sticks in your head gets eaten. were just in love with the and it messes with your I was not wrong movie it might be perfect spirit. An example of bully- when I assumed that I for you if you would have Basketball Again ing is when a bully walks would not like the book liked the movie with more problems getting back into down the hallway and it and that it would be bor- details and a longer the swing of things since we gets quiet. He stops in ing. I apologize to anyone length. were out for Christmas front of your locker and break. I guess going to looks up at you and starts basketball practice while punching and beating you Basketball Season we were on break helped up. We can do our part to Zachariah Washington Jada Demps out. Friday the Reagan stop bullying. Cedars Academy Dailey Middle School Raiders freshman basket- A person that is ball team played against the A bully is a person watching can go to get a Basketball season is Lanier Vikings and took who uses strength or power teacher and the teacher almost over . I'm really sad breaks up the fight instead Zyon Hill them down with no prob- to harm or intimidate those about it., but I will be trying of joining the crowd to Reagan High School lem; with 41-25 being the who are weaker. out for track. So I will be score. Although, I am not Bullying comes in two watch. Think about it who seeing my same team The first week of sure of the junior varsity and forms Physical and Emo- are you the bully or the per- mates for volleyball and school was not as bad as I the varsity scores I am con- tional bullying. Physical son who goes and gets the basketball.The school year thought it would be. I fident that our Raiders won. bullying is getting into a teacher? Do your part to is going OK so far , but let’s thought I would have a few Until next week, Zyon physical altercation and stop bullying. see were it gets me. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/January 17, 2014 ~ Page 5 YOUTH BRIGADE HAWKS Event Calendar My Winter Break Austin Symphony to who can offer advice based There was Christmas, New on their experience attend- Year's, my Mom and sister's Tour Area Schools ing schools such as Howard birthday and it was so fun! University, Texas Tech, UT- The two things I enjoyed With Special Concerts Austin, Hofstra, Texas State, most about winter break was Texas Southern, Stephen F. Christmas and New Year's. The 2014 High School Concert Tour of the Austin, Huston-Tillotson and Christmas was so heartwarm- Austin Symphony Orchestra begins January 21st St. Edwards. Taking a class ing and peaceful and loving with “The Nature of Conflict.” Part of the James at Austin Community Col- for our family. C. Armstrong Youth Education Endowment of the Alon Rodgers lege while still enrolled in New Year's was awe- ASO, “The Nature of Conflict” will focus on con- Hendrickson H.S. high school is also an op- some because it was cool flict through the telling of Shakespeare’s Romeo tion to get a head start on to look at all the fireworks. and Juliet, and how young people of today can Deria Good As a junior it is not too earning a college degree. There were a lot outside our deal with all kinds of conflict, from gangs to bul- Daily Middle School early for me to start looking The place to get started is house but very loud. It was lying. This concert series of the ASO brings the for the university of my the College and Career These two weeks of really fun and exciting! I en- entire Austin Symphony Orchestra directly to the choice. First I listed all the Center. There you can find my winter break have been joyed my winter break and students – in their home environment. Sponsors schools I thought I might be out about ACT and SAT test special. My big sister came I hope you did too. Have a include Supercuts, St. David’s Healthcare Part- interested in attending. Vis- schedules and registration, back her first freshman se- great week and Happy nership, Applied Materials Foundation, iting the websites I found Kaplan prep sessions, and mester in college in DC. 2014! McDonald’s, Texas Commission on the Arts, and there are recruiting links look at college catalogs the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division. and that by adding my from schools all over the This year the Austin Symphony will travel name there I get notifica- country. Finals to Akins, Ann Richards, McCallum, Reagan Travis tions about when they will Hawks basketball has Imani Demps and Westwood High Schools, as well as be in Austin for a personal improved to 2 and 3 in dis- Del Valle High School Covington Middle Arts Academy. School audi- meeting. For example trict with wins over district toriums and cafeterias will be filled as the Austin Texas Tech University will leader Pflugerville (64-49) Starting Tuesday we Symphony presents a 45 minute performance be in Austin Jan. 26 at the and Round Rock (55-40); start finals so I have just with selections from the Romeo and Juliet works Hyatt on Barton Springs they focus their attention on been trying to prepare for of Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev, as well as music Road for an all day con- McNeil looking to make the that and I have been work- from Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story, a 20th ference that will allow pro- record 3 and 3. ing. I'm so ready for sum- century retelling of the Shakespeare tragedy. spective students to talk This week's schedule: mer to get her so I can work Schedule of 2014 High School Concerts to admissions counse- *Baseball parents full time. And also I will be Peter Bay, Conductor lors, find out about dorm meeting was Monday. a senior in high school. I'm life, and financial aid. *There will be a little just ready to get this week Jan 21, 2014 9:45 AM & 11:00 AM Travis High I also contacted cheerleader workshop in the of finals over. Jan 21, 2014 1:45 PM & 3:30 PM Akins High Baylor University, University small gym 8 a.m. Saturday onsite registration. Jan 22, 2014 9:45 AM McCallum High of Kansas, and Cal Poly. Jan. 18. ACC According to the Jan 22, 2014 1:30 PM & 2:45 PM Covington Middle Private schools and out of *All staff and students Expands Austin Chamber, last Jan 23, 2014 9:30 AM & 10:45 AM Ann Richards state schools are more ex- will observe the Martin Luther fall more than 7,400 Cen- Jan 23, 2014 2:00 PM & 3:15 PM Reagan High pensive than in state uni- King holiday Monday Jan. Accelerated tral Texas-area job Jan 24, 2014 9:30 AM & 10:45 AM Westwood High versities but starting early to 20. openings required com- identify scholarship oppor- 8Seniors will be able to Training puter and IT skills, rep- their education and into says Linda Smarzik, tunities may even it up. order their cap and gowns resenting 20 percent of the workforce more dean of computer stud- Texas Tech, the University from Herff Jones in the caf- all job openings for that quickly.” ies and advanced tech- College partners with of Texas, Texas A&M, and eteria Jan. 21-22. period. Half of the top ACC’s program is nology. “ACC has Texas State University *The Hawks basketball Austin Chamber for ten posted positions are designed for students to worked closely with a Systems include a large team hosts Cedar Ridge Jan. Jan. 18 info session in the information tech- move through variety of employers to number of smaller univer- 21 nology field, with aver- coursework as quickly make sure Accelerated sities in the state where *Hendrickson Theatre AUSTIN, Texas age annual salaries as they show mastery of Programmer Training tuition is less and schol- Dept. is presenting the Monty (Jan. 14, 2014) ranging from $46,000 to the subject. Prior IT meets workforce needs, arships are available. I at- Python musical comedy – Austin Commu- $96,000, according to the knowledge isn’t neces- and we’ll be able to di- tended a basketball camp "Spamalot" 7 p.m. Jan. 23 in nity College is expand- Bureau of Labor Statis- sary, but students who rectly connect students at St. Mary's University in the Performing Arts Center. ing course offerings for tics. demonstrate certain with internship and job San Antonio last summer *AP Science prep day Accelerated Program- “This is exactly the competencies can move opportunities.” and got a feel of what is like is Saturday Jan. 25. See your mer Training, an online kind of program we ahead more quickly. All To RSVP for the in- to live on a college cam- teacher for times and loca- program designed to need to keep these high- classes are taken online, formation session, visit pus. I have family members tions. speed entry into high- demand jobs in Central allowing students to fit the Austin Chamber’s demand tech careers Texas and put residents the lessons into their website. Veterans and Finals and lead to a college to work,” says Brian schedules. workers who lost their degree. Clement of Facility So- All credits earned jobs due to layoffs or This week all Del Valle ACC and the lutions Group (FSG), an through the program outsourcing are encour- High School students are Greater Austin Cham- Austin-based enterprise will count toward a cer- aged to attend. taking their finals. ber of Commerce will energy management tificate or associate de- APT was imple- So everyone study host an information ses- firm that employs pro- gree. Financial aid, mented last fall through and hey prepared for your sion about the program grammers. “ACC’s pro- scholarships, and tu- a $2 million U.S. De- finals Tuesday -Friday and Saturday, Jan. 18, from gram creates a new ition payment plans are partment of Labor grant don't forget that these test 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at pipeline of employees available. and in partnership with determine if you have Highland Business Cen- with the skills to create “This program re- WGU Texas, an online passed the first semester ter (5930 Middle and support our varied ally revolutionizes how university that uses and if you don't pass you Fiskville Rd.). Staff will IT initiatives. The pro- we teach students the proven competency- Lanette Demps are guarantee to go to sum- be on hand to answer gram allows qualified skills and knowledge based learning strate- Del Valle High School mer school. questions and help with students to get through necessary for IT jobs,” gies. Page 6 ~ January 17, 2014/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com CITY ~ STATE ~ NATIONAL ~ WORLD The County Commissioner Precinct II Race

Richard Jung Brigid Shea Garry Brown

Since Sarah Eckhardt stepped down from her by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon teered to clean around the 360 areas. position of County Commissioner Precinct II, there For instance, Richard Jung recently held a Furthermore, Brigid Shea campaign is plan- have been several candidates seeking to replace "Greet and Meet." It was an opportunity for Rich- ning to hold a volunteer brunch on January 18, her. In this race, there are three candidates, who ard Jung to meet and greet some voters living 2014 at her campaign headquarters located on are Richard Jung, Brigid Shea, and Garry Brown. within Precinct II. Richard Jung is a community North Lamar. It will be an opportunity for the As the Democratic Party primaries election ap- activist, civil servant, business owner and an at- public to meet both Brigid Shea and Sarah Bird, proaches, all three candidates are working hard. torney. Furthermore, Garry Brown held a block who is an author. In addition, it will be an oppor- Each one of their campaigns has worked hard to walk around the 360 areas of Austin. Prior to the tunity for the supporters to hear from Brigitte Shea gain visibility. block-walking, Garry Brown and his team volun- regarding her various positions on issues.

Sam Bisco made a motion rid of the Gun Show, then mentioned "The expiration sues seriously. Including Travis County Cuts to the began the negotia- an adverse reaction from of the Saxet Gun Show con- the background checks on tion. However, none of the bad policy making will oc- tract was a business deci- all weapon sales is some- Ties with the Saxet County Commissioners cur. They should learn from sion, pure and simple. A thing the promoter could seconded the motion. And poor decisions that the Aus- decision the County had the have done with minimal ef- Gun Show when, Commissioner tin City Council has made. full legal authority and au- fort. The County Court even Daugherty made a motion Such as the Austin Bag Ban tonomy to make. I believe offered to cut the rent in or- by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon to renew the contract, none which has increased shop it's a decision that benefits der to mitigate the nominal of the County Commission- lifting in Austin. Current laws the people of Travis County cost. That is a compromise On January 7, 2014, provides a boost to the lo- ers seconded the motion. are not being enforced." because it is a statement that most people would find the Travis County Commis- cal economy, they had re- As a result, the Saxet Gun On the other hand, Ed that this community takes reasonable - but Saxet re- sioner Court met to vote on fused the request of the show will no longer have a Scruggs a local activist gun violence prevention is- fused to even discuss it." whether or not to renew the Travis County contract with Travis County Saxet Gun Shows that are Commissioner’s desire to at the end of this month. held at the Travis County conduct background Moreover, there are Expo Center. At the gun checks for those that come different views regarding the show, one could buy items, to the event. As a result, it gun debate and the closing such as guns, ammunition, had created a tension be- of the Saxet Gun Show. Ac- knives, and other gun tween Travis County gov- cording to Michael Cargill products. Moreover, the ernment and Saxet Gun. the owner of Central Texas Saxet Gun Show brought When it came time to Gun Work, "If the about $114,000 into the renew for the Travis County Commissioner’s Court County's coffers. Even Commissioner Court to re- goes forward with this ter- though the Saxet Gun Show new the contract, Judge rible decision to limit or get and Andy Brown who are County Commissioner of both running for the Travis Precinct II for the past 6 The County Judge. During the years. If elected, then she event, the members of this strongly believes that she Debate of club had the opportunity to can use her past experi- ask Sarah and Andy about ence to be elected as the their position on various Travis County Judge. On Eckhardt issues. Some of the ques- the other hand Andy Brown tions varied from water is- served as the Chair of the sues to transportation is- Travis County Democratic & Brown sues. Party. He strongly believes Moreover, the two that his past experience as January 10, 2014 the candidates have different the Democratic Party Austin Environment backgrounds and different Chair can help him, "Bring Democrat held a debate experiences. Sarah people together" as stated between Sarah Eckhardt Eckhardt served as a by Andy Brown. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/January 17, 2014 ~ Page 7 CLASSIFIEDS ~ PUBLIC INFORMATION Blanton Museum FREE HeraldedHeralded StellarStellar AwardsAwards TapsTaps LocalLocal Every 3rd Thursday of the Month PhotojournalistPhotojournalist withwith All-AccessAll-Access PassPass

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Try the VILLAGER seacher on our website. www.TheAustinVillager.com Undoing Institutionalized Racism Community EMPLOYMENT Organizing & Anti-Racist Principles PROPOSALS January 30th 7-9 PM We invite you to challenged the Louisi- Pie, St. James Episcopal ana State Supreme PUBLIC INFORMATION St. James meet Ron Chisom, Ex- Church, and the Building ecutive Director and Court to achieve equal Bridges Program of the Episcopal Church, FOR SALE Co-Founder of the representation for the Travis County Sheriff’s 1941 Webberville Rd., People’s Institute for predominately Black Department, will de- FOR RENT Austin, TX. Survival and Beyond, as city of New Orleans. scribe ongoing activi- BIDS we honor him for his 40 This is also an op- ties that you can get in- MISCELLANEOUS years of community or- portunity to hear Ron volved in to create a ganizing across the Chisom present on Un- future without racial Austin Travis County Integral Care is currently seeking United States to undo doing Racism and Com- disparities for the Aus- applications through an open enrollment process for each Institutionalized Rac- munity Organizing tin community. Request for Application (RFA) shown below: ism and all of its mani- Principles, and to learn This event is free · RFA for Non-Traditional Community Based Sup- port festations. Ron served about local efforts to and open to the public. Services as the main plaintiff of eliminate institutional- For more informa- · RFA for Licensed, Certified Professional and Counseling Ronald Chisom v. ized racism. Representa- tion, contact: Doug Bell, Services Charles E. Roemer, Gov- tives from local groups, 512-922-5524 or Joyce The open enrollment process begins January 6, 2014; the ernor of Louisiana ET. such as Undoing Racism James, 512-244-1913 or deadline to submit an application is April 7, 2014. Please click Joyce James Al. The “Chisom Case” Austin, Peace Through 409-553-0314. on the link below to download the RFA and follow the submission instructions in the RFA. http:// www.integralcare.org/ Breakfast at Applebees Gives Back to Community ?nd=provider_rfa By Shirley A Hammond If you have any questions regarding the RFA, please send an e- About 60 senior citi- ager. He stated that be- Dora Flenoy. She said explained. This was a ref- mail to Provi- [email protected]. zens and youngsters cause of his participation they help people to learn erence to the kickoff around the city were in the Applebee’s to overcome through His prayer vigil on Friday treated to a free breakfast fundraisers through his power. She also said that night from 6:30pm- City of Austin at Applebee’s Neighbor- fraternity, he brought this this is the first year where 9:00pm in the form of a hood Grill at 7522 IH 35 fundraising idea to his they added a special ses- pre-worship service, Purchasing Office Service Road on Satur- mother’s attention. sion for the young girls, along with the all-day day, January 11. The all- Many participants along with new marriage Saturday experience. The City of Austin Purchasing Office invites you-can-eat buffet in- of the ample breakfast classes and singles classes. The Saturday epi- you to view current bid solicitations at https:// cluded a spread of pan- were residents of the East “This is a new level for sode kicks off with a cakes, eggs, bacon, sau- Austin Oak Springs senior us,” she affirmed. morning glory prayer www.ci.austin.tx.us/financeonline/ sage, potatoes and fruit, citizens community. The non-denomina- hour from 7:00am- vendor_connection/solicitation/solicitations.cfm. along with various bever- Many of the youth were tional conference costs 8:00am, a physical train- Vendors are encouraged to register on-line in the ages. The two-hour long sponsored by the Bobbie $30 presale and $35 at the ing session from 8:30am- City’s Vendor Self Service System. Once your event served as a fund- Clark Praise Dancers, but door. These fees pay for 9:00am followed by the raiser for Sisters Coming all breakfasts were paid the facility and the meal. conference with company is registered, you will receive notifica- Together, a non-profit for by some sponsor. The It will take place at the breakout sessions tions about new bid opportunities. For addi- grassroots organization organization holds a simi- Holiday Inn Austin Mid- throughout the remain- tional information regarding current bid opportu- that holds a conference lar community breakfast town at 6000 Middle der of the day. nities or Vendor Registration, please call the Pur- each year to. Director and in the summer; along Fiskville; which is located The focus is Breaking visionary Dora Flenoy has with one right before the between Highland Mall Free, the theme is “O chasing Office at 512-974-2500. been offering the conference. Dora Flenoy and the Greyhound Bus Come Let Us Adore For information on the City of Austin’s Mi- women’sconference for referred to the funds from station. Him,” and the theme nority Owned and Women-Owned Procurement 11 years. the breakfast as seed Both Flenoys scriptures are II “All of this spear- money for the conference. pointed out that a lot of Corinthians 3:1-3 and II Program and the certification process, please heads us into the confer- “Sisters Coming Together, people also attend the Chronicles 5:13-14. contact the Small & Minority Business Resources ence,” explained Harold Inc. is not backed by any conference through spon- For more informa- Department at 512-974-7600 or visit their website Flenoy, the directors’ son church,” she explained. sorships. “People are tell- tion contact Dora Flenoy at http://www.austintexas.gov/smbr. and the organization’s “Our goal is to point ing us, ‘I’m experiencing at 512-832-0086 or 512- board of directors’ man- someone to Jesus,” stated this whole thing,’” she 740-9979. Page 8 ~ January 17, 2014/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com PROGRAMS ~ AWARENESS Strengthening Access to cides, and death notifications. We accept volunteers of excellent moral stand- Community Living for ing who have the sensitivity required to provide effective assistance to those in crisis. Participating People with Disabilities in our volunteer program is an excellent opportu- nity to gain experience in crisis intervention, learn Travis County about the criminal justice system/law enforcement and Older Adults response, and enhance knowledge of community By Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary, Department Sheriff’s Victim resources while performing a needed and reward- of Health and Human Services ing service! Should you consider volunteering with us? those who choose them. Services Unit Are you 21 or older? Do you have a reliable The rule will help vehicle? How about a working cell phone? Does people like Marisa, a 29- Seeks Volunteers your schedule allow for 4 four-hour shifts of on- year-old woman who The Victim Services Unit of the Travis County call per month? Can you make a one year commit- uses a power wheel- Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking volunteers to ment? Can you complete the specified training, chair and requires assis- serve as a vital component in the strong and long- which is Mondays and Thursdays from 6pm to tance with nearly all her standing commitment of the Sheriff’s Office to vic- 9pm, and Saturdays 9am to 5pm for three weeks? physical needs. Marisa tims of crime and crisis circumstances. (March 17-April 5, 2014). used to rely on her What do our volunteers do? If you answered “yes” to all of these questions, mother to provide this Victim Services Unit volunteers assist staff on we encourage you to apply to be a volunteer! daily care, and her inde- the front lines of crisis intervention! Our volun- For more information visit www.tcsheriff.org/ pendence in the com- teers provide immediate response to victims of VictimServices or contact Amy Durall/TCSO Vic- Every person munity was limited. family violence, sexual assaults, child/elder abuse, tim Services Director at [email protected] should have a chance to Through Medicaid- aggravated assaults, robberies/burglaries, sui- or 512-854-8492. live, work, and thrive as funded home and com- a part of their local com- munity-based services, munity. The Obama ad- Marisa now lives more ministration has independently and is worked to create more able to do things such opportunities for as volunteering and people with disabilities completing college. and older adults to ac- The rule makes cess the benefits of com- clear that home and munity living — like liv- community-based ser- ing in a place of their vices should support own choosing with the person’s choices for people they care about, participation in the having a job, and par- broader community, ticipating in community just as Marisa’s services life. do. The final rule is a At the Department result of robust input of Health and Human from the public and a Services, we recognize wide range of stake- that Medicaid-funded holders, states, as well home and community- as strong collaboration based services are a across multiple federal critical part of our efforts agencies. I look forward to help people with dis- to continuing this suc- abilities and older cessful, collaborative adults live healthy and approach as we imple- meaningful lives in the ment the rule. community. That is why As we mark the I am pleased to share 15th anniversary of the with you final rules that Supreme Court’s help more eligible Olmstead decision this Americans have full ac- year, I am proud of the cess to the benefits of progress we have made community living and to strengthen the com- receive services in the munity living opportu- most integrated setting. nities for people with The rule clearly defines disabilities and older the qualities of home Americans. and community-based For more informa- settings so that these tion about the rule, see Medicaid programs can http://www.hhs.gov/ serve as an alternative to news/press/2014pres/ institutional care for 01/20140110a.html Pete Scott Named Nat’l Fireman of the Year by Gigi Tinsley in 2013 Special to the NNPA from The Miami Times Peter Scott gives thanks to God that he was taught at an early age what “thus says the Lord” and the impact the teachings received from his parents had on him when he found himself in trouble. Peter was born in Trinidad and was brought to the U.S. when he was only three years old. He attended public schools in Miami-Dade Peter Scott County and graduated serving as assistant chief from Miami Norland Se- from 1994-2011. nior High School in 1984. Because the award He enlisted into the is such a coveted one, Pe- Air Force in 1986, worked ter found out in 2012 that in the Fire Dept. and left he probably was going to the services in 1992. Peter be the recipient of the then joined the Fire Dept. award but he wasn’t offi- in Savannah, GA and cially approved and he fi- worked there until 1994, nally received in Dec. when he came back to 2013. South FL and became a Congratulations, part of the Civilian De- National Fireman of the partment of Defense, Year.