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Vol. 46 No. 8 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] July 6, 2018 The District Cultural Arts Fest INSIDE 2018 Musical Lineup Release!

Days of standing AUSTIN, TX - On on the sidelines RAPPIN’ September 1, 2018 vi- may soon come to sual artists, musicians, an end for Tommy Wyatt poets, dancers, chefs Justice Roberts See KEY and more will reanimate Page 2 six sites of historical sig- Givens Park to nificance in The District, receive major including: Six Square’s improvements headquarters, Oakwood Cemetery, Givens Park, The City of Austin is Doris Miller Auditorium working on two separate and Huston-Tillotson projects to improve Giv- University. ens District Park. Givens The District Cul- Park is a 40-acre park lo- tural Arts Fest 2018 is a Austinite Reed wins community celebration cated at 3811 E. 12th Artist Of The Year that will honor the rich Rhythm Of Gospel Street. The park was first legacy and cultural con- Award acquired in 1957 and has tributions of Central See WINNER been in badly need of re- Texas’ Black commu- Page 3 pairs for some time now. nity. The park is one of From 2 – 5:30 PM the historical sites that guests can visit our inter- the community wants active sites that will fea- Mali Music (left), Tobe Nwigwe (top right), Son Jobarteh (bottom right). preserved in East Austin. ture installations show- In its glory days, the park casing some of Austin’s provide a new context to Dotson Cervantes, tional, national and was the site of numerous best talents in African the location’s history and Juiceland, Tito’s Vodka local artists including: community events. One and African Diaspora cul- have a curated menu of and more. Carolyn Blanchard Elected officials of these events that I re- ture. From interactive food from established From 5 – 10:00 PM and the Jazz Affair, protest Trump’s member most is the poetry to engaging the- and up and coming chefs, guests can join us at our Tobe Nwigwe, Sona immigration policy. atrical performances, along with beverages sixth location for musical Jobarteh, and Mali crowning of Miss See TEXAS each site’s events will provided by Wines of performances by interna- Music. Juneteenth. Miss Black Page 4 Austin was also crowned Austin Long-Term Care there. Stacey Dash Lands The community is Facility Wins National Award being invited to partici- pate in the Master Plan Ironic Role In New Film for the development. There will be an Open By Defender News Service Hollywood Reporter re- House Saturday, July 14, Mildred Fay ports, “The film has been 2018 from 10am to 12pm Jefferson had a compli- under such tight wraps in the Givens Park Pavil- cated history. She was the that even the major cast ion. There will be a total first Black woman to members had not been re- of three meetings to graduate from Harvard vealed; Two Supreme gather input. The public Flash mob performed by residents and staff of Medical School, the first Court justices are played will have the opportunity Querencia Barton Creek - Austin, TX on September woman to graduate in sur- by a couple of Hollywood’s 29, 2015. Courtesy Stan Orth/Youtube to define what recre- gery from Harvard Medical more outspoken conser- ational uses are desired in (AUSTIN) — Querencia at Barton Creek in Austin School and the first vatives, Jon Voight and the park. The Master Plan has earned a national honor for improving their qual- woman to become a Robert Davi, and other process will conclude in ity of care. member of the Boston justices are played by the fall of 2018. PARD is The local long-term care facility was one of just Surgical Society. However, Corbin Bernsen, John collaborating with the seven across Texas to earn the honor, despite a state- she was also a stone-cold Schneider, Steve Republican who cam- Guttenberg, William Freese and Nichols Land- wide staffing crisis that’s left facility managers scram- bling to staff shifts. Only 166 other nursing homes in paigned for Ronald Forsythe, Wade Williams scape Architectural/Plan- Mildred Fay Jefferson the nation have achieved this award. Reagan, whose economic and Richard Portnow.” ning Firm in the master The 2018 Silver - Achievement in Quality Award is policies would crush Black even called her “classless” In addition, “Stacey planning effort. the second of three distinctions possible through the communities in the 1980s. for speaking Spanish. Dash, the star and Givens Park is a AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, which Jefferson was famously Loeb’s film is based on the former com- real treasure for Austin recognizes providers across the nation that have dem- pro-life, a member of the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court mentator who withdrew and especially former onstrated their commitment to improving quality of National Right to Life Com- decision that granted a from a congressional race East Austinites. It is just care in long term and post-acute care. mittee, the oldest national woman’s right to an abor- as a Republican three one of the many sites that Based on the core values and criteria of the na- pro-life organization in tion. The film will be “pro- months ago, claiming the need to be restored in the tionally recognized Baldrige Performance Excellence America, and failed at life” with “famous” con- campaign had become community. It is very ex- Program, the Association’s Quality Award program grabbing the Republican servatives like Stacey Dash ‘detrimental to the health citing to see the swim- challenges member providers to achieve performance nomination for the 1982, and Jon Voight, both and well-being of my fam- ming pool open again. excellence through three progressive levels—Bronze, 1990, and 1994 U.S. Sen- Trump supporters. The ily,’ plays Mildred We encourage the Silver and Gold. Members at the Silver award level ate elections. Jefferson, the first black woman to graduate from community to be a part of develop and demonstrate effective approaches that Who is going to play help improve performance and quality outcomes. her in a movie? Clueless Harvard Medical School the master planning pro- This year’s Silver recipients can now advance in starlet Stacey Dash. and the former president cess. I remember, with developing approaches that meet the criteria required The movie, titled Roe of National Right to Life.” pride, the numerous for the Gold – Excellence in Quality Award. v. Wade, is a “pro-life” film Roe v. Wade is alleg- events that we held there The program is sponsored by AHCA/NCAL Associ- produced by Nick Loeb, edly being filmed in New for our Annual Celebra- ate Business Members: First Quality, NRC Health, and Sofía Vergara‘s ex-hus- Orleans and will wrap up tion of the Villager. I en- Team TSI Corporation. The awards will be presented to band — the man who sued production on July 15. No courage you to be a part recipients during AHCA/NCAL’s 69th Annual Conven- her to use their embryos word on the studio that of this planning process. tion & Expo in San Diego, California, October 7-10, 2018. after they broke up and Stacy Dash will distribute the film. Page 2 ~ THE VILLAGER/July 6, 2018 THE COMMUNIQUÉ www.theaustinvillager.com Civil Rights Groups Want Justice Roberts May Hold Key Vote Supreme Court Vote Postponed as Supreme Court Moves Right By The Associated Press By Mark Sherman | The Associated Press

Vanita Gupta (l), head of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights; and Sherrilyn Ifill (r), of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. ( Photos) (The AP) - Various civil Despite the Republi- Garland’s nomination on rights groups are backing can majority, Sherrilyn Ifill grounds 2016 was a presi- calls from Democratic law- of the NAACP Legal De- dential election year, and makers to hold off on a vote fense Fund says she’s con- the new president should to confirm Supreme Court fident senators can be per- have the opportunity to Justice Anthony Kennedy’s suaded to hold off. pick a justice. replacement until after the In 2016, Senate Re- Given that precedent, In this Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018 file photo, U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice November elections. publicans refused to con- Senate Minority Leader John Roberts listens as President delivers his first State of Vanita Gupta, head of sider then-President Chuck Schumer says it the Union address in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol to a joint session the Leadership Conference ’s court would be the “height of hy- of Congress in Washington. The retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy on Civil and Human Rights, nominee, Merrick Garland, pocrisy” for the Senate means that the conservative Roberts probably will be the justice closest to says senators need to put during the election year, now to vote on a new Su- the court’s four liberals, allowing Roberts to control where the court comes country over party and use leaving the seat vacant for preme Court justice before down in some of its most contentious cases. (Win McNamee/Pool via AP) every tool to stop what she Trump’s nominee of Neil the November midterm “Chief Justice Rob- once labeled Roberts “an calls President Donald Gorsuch in 2017. At the elections. (The AP) - Chief Jus- erts, more than any other absolute disaster” for the Trump’s plan “to take over time, Senate Republican Schumer said June tice John Roberts is the Su- justice on the court, be- chief justice’s critical vote the Supreme Court for the Leader Mitch McConnell 27 the opening on the preme Court’s new man in lieves in narrow rulings to uphold the Affordable next 40 years.” said he had blocked court from Justice Anthony the middle. It’s just that Kennedy’s retirement is the middle may have that attract broad majori- Care Act in 2012. Trump “the most important Su- moved well to the right. ties, answering no more has not publicly criticized preme Court” vacancy in The retirement of Jus- than necessary to resolve Roberts since he’s been at least a generation. He tice Anthony Kennedy a given case,” Jonathan president. said the voices of millions means Roberts probably Adler, a professor at the The case arose in the of Americans heading to will be the conservative Case Western Reserve middle of the 2012 presiden- the polls this fall “deserve justice closest to the University School of Law, tial campaign, in which to be heard.” The court’s court’s four liberals, al- wrote on the Volokh Con- Barack Obama was seeking make up will determine lowing him to control spiracy legal blog. re-election and the health important issues, includ- where the panel comes In one sense, the Su- care law also known as ing reproductive rights. down in some of its most preme Court’s immediate “Obamacare” was a major contentious cases. future could look a lot like issue. Then, as now, the five Roberts will be the the term that just ended. conservatives were nomi- justice who determines Roberts seemed firmly in nees of Republican presi- “how far they go and how control of a court that dents, while the four liber- fast they go,” said Wash- overwhelmingly went con- als were chosen by Demo- ington lawyer John Elwood. servative in divided cases, crats. Kennedy played a including upholding Presi- In the end, Roberts similar role for many years dent Donald Trump’s travel sided with the liberals, a — his votes on gay rights, ban, striking a blow at pub- decision some court ob- abortion, the death pen- lic-sector labor unions, servers have attributed in alty, the environment, vot- limiting workers’ rights to part to concern about pub- ing rights and affirmative band together to complain lic perceptions of the court action basically deter- about pay and affirming and the chief justice’s de- mined the outcome of Ohio’s aggressive efforts sire to be seen as above cases on which the court to purge its voting rolls. the political fray. was divided between lib- Only on one occasion “He’s conservative, erals and conservatives. did Roberts join with the but he is an institutional- Roberts has typically liberal justices in a 5-4 ist. He believes deeply in been to Kennedy’s right. decision, a ruling that said the Supreme Court,” said He did not endorse a con- police generally must have George Washington Uni- stitutional right to marry warrants to get telecom- versity law professor for same-sex couples. He munications companies’ Jonathan Turley. dissented when the court records showing where A test of Roberts’ abil- struck down Texas abor- people have used their ity to set the court’s agenda tion clinic restrictions in cellphones. could come on the topic of 2016. The chief justice Twice, though, Rob- guns, said UCLA law profes- also was in dissent from erts was among a larger sor Adam Winkler. the court’s first major cli- grouping of justices in Roberts voted in fa- mate change decision in cases that skirted the big vor of gun rights in two 2007, when it held that the issue at stake, but that cases that held that Environmental Protection could return to the court. Americans have the right Agency could regulate In one case, the justices to have guns, at least for emissions of carbon diox- rejected a lower-court rul- self-defense in their ide and other greenhouse ing that set limits on redis- homes. But the court has gases as air pollutants. tricting for partisan gain, since rejected repeated New cases on any of but without deciding attempts to expand on the those issues could be be- whether limits ever could right of gun ownership, in fore the court soon and, be imposed. In another, part because Roberts and even if Roberts is not pre- the court ruled in favor of Kennedy would not join pared to overrule major a baker who would not cre- the other conservative jus- Supreme Court prece- ate a wedding cake for a tices to take on a new case. dents, he could be in posi- same-sex couple, yet left It takes the votes of tion to cut back on envi- on the table the question four justices for the court ronmental protections as of whether religious ob- to agree to review a case. well as gay rights and jections could be used to If Kennedy’s replacement abortion rights. avoid complying with anti- is a fourth vote for a new Smaller steps might discrimination laws that case about guns, then be in keeping with Roberts’ protect LGBT people. Roberts might soon have preference for avoiding For all his votes on to weigh in on issues like major divides where pos- the conservative side of the right carry a concealed sible, and attracting votes issues, Roberts has had firearm in public or bans from both conservatives his critics on the right. on assault weapons, and liberals. They include Trump, who Winkler said. www.theaustinvillager.com THE BULLETIN THE VILLAGER/July 6, 2018 ~ Page 3 Meet Ryan Keith Reed - Rhythm of Gospel Award Winner We Want YOU! Ryan Keith Reed Of Gospel Award for “Con- Advertise With was born in Austin, Texas temporary Artist Of The and raised in Pflugerville, Year”. Ryan says, “Just a kid The Texas. Ryan at young age growing up in Pflugerville played saxophone, and would never imagine this”. VILLAGER piano, then he sang his He is speechless in the fact first solo when he was 16 of winning, but outspoken Country Boyz Fixin’s years of age at his home in what God can do. 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Gause (to include Children’s Choir Rehersaland (979)542-2784 Church Visit: www.gracewaycca.org Pastor Bible Study with age appropiate Activities) & (979) 540-6352 Hlme Page 4 ~ THE VILLAGER/July 6, 2018 DIASPORA www.theaustinvillager.com Congressman Doggett Attends John Bucy Fundraiser Pro-Immigration Rallies in Central Texas

Pictured left to right: Jimmy Flannigan, Austin City Councilman; Heather Jeffs, Cedar Park City Councilwoman; John Bucy and Congressman Llyod Doggett. Photo courtesy of Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | Villager Columnist Marcus and Jeff of the Democratic Socialist which has organized competitive leagues serving both at the Immigration rally. John Bucy held a fundraiser with Congressman charter and public schools. Photo courtesy of Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Lloyd Doggett for his birthday. Not only was it time to Moreover, Bucy has been involved in local politics celebrate, but also to raise money for his race. Unlike for a very long time. Bucy served as Assistant Director by Tsoke other years, Democrats have placed an emphasis on of Canvassing for Texas during the 2006 elections; a (Chuch) Adjavon | the children who are taking back the Texas Legislature. According to the Precinct Captain; a Delegate to the 2012 State Party Villager Columnist with the adults are sepa- expert, it is the Texas Legislature who draws the Con- Convention; and has also volunteered for numerous rated and taken to a dif- gressional lines; Consequently, Democrats have started campaigns. Saturday, June 30, ferent location. In the to invest into these local races like John Bucy’s Texas Bucy entered the race because he believes that 2018, concerned citizens majority of the cases, the House 136 campaign. he can address the issues that make Texas a better and elected officials parents cannot locate Texas HD 136 includes parts of Northwest Austin, State. According to Bucy, if elected he would ad- throughout the United the detention center of Cedar Park and Leander. Moreover, HD 136 was recently dress the issues of education; fiscally and environ- States rallied and their children. Conse- created due to the explosion growth occurring in mentally responsible transportation; Water usage and marched against Presi- quently, it creates confu- Williamson County. HD 136 consist of newcomers; im- conservation; women’s health; Affordable Health dent Trump’s immigra- sion regarding the mi- migrant communities and Austinites moving away from Care; and fiscally environmental policies. According tion policy. In the Cen- grant population. the city into the suburbs. In political jargon, “Texas to Bucy, “Texas should be Leading the Way!” tral Texas area, thou- In response to House District 136 is considered to be a purple dis- We need new leadership that will fight every sands of people con- these “inhumane” trict”, neither a solid Republican nor Democrat District. day to make Texas the greatest and most competi- verged at the State Capi- Trump policies, numer- Bucy is a husband and business owner who tive state in the nation so, we can provide the next tol to rally against ous Americans have de- founded the Texas Charter School & Athletic League generation of Texans with the best future possible. Trump’s policy regard- cided to resist this call. ing immigration. At the As a result, Americans State Capitol, activists have taken to the streets NAACP STATEMENT ON THE and elected officials ral- to denounce the lied against the Trump Trump’s immigration administration’s immi- policies. According to RETIREMENT OF JUSTICE KENNEDY gration policy for family the organizers, thou- by ate is seated next year. separations at the bor- sands of people showed NNPA Newswire Moreover, the new Senate der. up in cities like Austin, BALTIMORE, June 28, should ensure that the Just recently, the Los Angeles, Houston, 2018, NNPANewswirePR— nominee have a demon- Trump administration Dallas, Washington DC, NAACP, the nation’s fore- strated commitment to called for a “zero toler- Atlanta, New York city, most civil rights organiza- equal justice and civil ance” for asylum seek- and other cities tion, issued the following rights. The names identi- ers. In other words, the throughout the United statement regarding the fied on Trump’s shortlist do policy calls for asylum States. Now, these announced retirement of not fit that bill. For the seekers to be jailed marches must show up Justice Anthony Kennedy. good of the American upon crossing into the at the midterm election Justice Kennedy people, we urge that the US. After they are jailed, to make a difference. played a pivotal role on the President and the Senate Supreme Court for thirty to carefully exercise their BLACK FILMS COMING years. He was the decid- respective roles under the ing vote in many close Constitution in light of the TO THE BIG SCREEN: cases involving civil rights consequential impact of JULY SPOTLIGHT and civil liberties. Without this nomination on our de- by Ash Harris | Soulciti his moderating influence, Justice Anthony Kennedy was the deciding vote in mocracy. Capital City Black Film Festival is proud to the balance on the Court many close cases involving civil rights and civil The NAACP and its bring you this monthly highlight of films with could shift dramatically to liberties. (Supreme Court of the United States) members are committed to the right. protecting the gains won Black casts, Black crew and telling Black stories. This court has already The stakes for nomi- appointment who will through the sacrifices of Here’s July’s Black Films Coming to the Big Screen undermined basic rights nating a replacement could shake the public’s faith in our ancestors and to pro- spotlight: we all believed we enjoy not be higher at any mo- the justice system. tecting civil rights for gen- Sorry to Bother You as Americans—the right to ment in our history. The constitutional erations to come. In a dystopian, not-too-distant future, black strong unions that bargain The court serves as process for appointing and Our justice system— telemarketer Cassius Green (Lakeith Stanfield) dis- collectively, one person of our rights confirming the next justice and indeed the very peace covers a magical key to professional success, pro- pelling him into a macabre universe of material one vote principles, redis- and liberties. The country must be careful, delibera- and tranquility of our na- glory. As his friends and co-workers organize in tricting, and regarding the desperately needs a fair- tive and conducted with bi- tion—hang in the balance. protest of corporate oppression, Cassius falls un- right of women to make minded and independent partisan support. The Sen- We will not go si- der the spell of his company’s cocaine-snorting jurist. Now is not the time ate should not consider a lently into the night. We their own health care de- CEO Steve Lift, who offers him a salary beyond cisions. for a divisive and biased nominee until a new Sen- can’t. his wildest dreams. Sorry to Bother comes to the screen on Thursday, July 5. African Diaspora Disappointed by World Cup Results The Equalizer 2 Summertime is a perfect time for another great by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | Villager Columnist Denzel Washington blockbuster. This sequel Every 4 years, the FIFA World Cup is played throughout the continents. In 2018, the looks to be just as thrilling as the first. The Equal- World Cup is being held in Russia; where five African teams (Nigeria, Senegal, Tunisia, izer 2 follows Washington as “Robert McCall” on Morocco and Egypt) made their official appearances. a quest for justice and vengeance. The film drops Once again, there was a very high expectation for these five African teams because July 20. they were carrying the “torch” for the rest of the African continent. The First Purge In Central Texas, the African Diaspora community gathered at a local restaurant to This prequel showcases the events that lead watch these soccer matches. Moreover, there were very high expectations that at least up to the very first Purge event. It’s jam-packed one African team would make it to the “knockout” rounds. For instance, Senegal won its with some talented Black actors and actresses. 1st game in the World Cup creating a “buzz” about that team. Most notable of The First Purge‘s stars includes However, once again, these five African teams -eliminated during the group stage- Y’lan Noel, also known as “Daniel” in the hit HBO failed to reach the round of 16 teams; the beginning of the knockout phase. Once more, series Insecure. Catch the horror film on July 4. Africans throughout the World are disappointed that no team was able to carry the The 6th annual Capital Black Film Festival is “torch” for the rest of the Continent. Furthermore, people are intrigued of the fact that coming to you this August. CCBFF showcases in- these 5 teams have “Superstars” who cannot pull their teams into the “win column.” dependent Black films from local, national and in- Nonetheless, Africans are looking ahead to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and hoping ternational filmmakers, provides panel discus- that they can have a team that will at least reach the quarter-final stage of the tourna- sions with industry professionals and hosts net- ment. working mixers and parties for all to enjoy. www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/July 6, 2018 ~ Page 5 EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS “ATL HOMICIDE” NEW TRUE CRIME SERIES PREMIERING ON TV ONE ON JULY 9 By Naomi Richard | VILLAGER Contributor According to TV One, thirty-year Atlanta PD veter- The compelling new crime series from TV One, ATL ans, Quinn and Velazquez have spent fifteen of those Homicide, premieres Monday, July 9 at 10 p.m. ET/9C, years working side by side in the homicide division. Tack- dropping viewers directly into the middle of real-life ling hundreds of cold cases together from everyday murder investigations. who-done-its’ to high-profile murder mysteries and TV One continues to ignite nighttime television more, the two have a visible, visceral chemistry out in with original programming including highly successful the field—the streets of “Hotlanta”—and have put killer series such as Unsung, Uncensored, We’re the after killer behind bars. Campbells, and now adding the socially charged real- “Through each compelling case, audiences will feel life series ATL Homicide. like what they are watching unfold is happening in real ATL Homicide takes you through the investigative time,” says Tia A. Smith, Senior Director of Original Pro- process followed by Veteran homicide detectives David gramming & Production. “The blurred line between Quinn and Vince Velazquez in one of the most danger- what’s real versus a re-creation is what really sets this ous cities in our country according to Forbes Magazine. series apart and flips the true crime genre on its head.” The two distinguished and highly decorated At- At the heart of ATL Homicide’s wild, twisting, com- lanta officers have stories—and they’re sharing some plex rides, however, there is one clear destination: the of the grittiest of them all. As part of the network’s “True truth. “It’s all about the truth,” Quinn says. Crime Mondays,” ATL Homicide dives into these stories In a media call with the officers, they made it clear with detectives Quinn and Velazquez as they recount that their work as homicide detectives was never a 9-5 their personal experiences solving these cases, along- job. There would go any distance to solve a murder case. side astonishing dramatic re-creations that transport ATL HOMICIDE GALLERY IMAGE You could hear the pride in their work, and their homi- viewers into each case. (Photo Credit: Courtesy of TV One) cide solve rate is above national averages for compa- rable urban areas. As a result of their success, both of- ficers became mentors to others on the force. Teach- Waters Claps Back at Attacks NCNW ing them how to look for clues, how to approach mur- ders and how to find the correct killer. Tea Party The ultimate praise comes from families and from the Right and Left friends of the victims who appreciate their work first The NCNW Annual By Sean Yoes | AFRO Baltimore Editor hand. While their loved ones have passed, the work of Membership Tea was held this dynamic duo gives closure and justice to heinous on Sunday, June 24, 2018. and unthinkable violent crimes. The event had a record ATL Homicide premieres Monday, July 9 at 10 p.m. number in attendance; all ET/9C on TV One. Affiliates were in atten- dance. Kylie Phillips enter- tained us with her beauti- ful voice along with Mrs. Wilhite playing the beau- tiful background music on the piano. Flava Dancers directed by Melanie Smith performed for us. NCNW was founded in 1935. The first Austin Section was organized in 1946. It was in 1983 that the small section launched a challenge to enroll 50 Donald Trump vs. Maxine Waters in War of Words fully active members in (Images courtesy of GAGE SKIDMORE/FLICKR and Getty Images) the Austin Section to sub- mit to HQ. This was done (AFRO) - Maxine Wa- separated from their par- ful what you wish for in the way of a Member- ters (D-CA.), the seemingly ents because of Trump’s Max!” Waters isn’t back- ship Tea partnering suc- indomitable political fire- `zero tolerance’ immigra- ing down. cessfully with all the local brand who represents tion policy. According to a report affiliates in Austin. Presi- large swaths of South Cen- After White House in , during an im- dent Sheri Marshall says tral Los Angeles, is now Press Secretary Sarah migration rally over the it’s just like in 1983, reten- taking fire politically from Huckabee Sanders was weekend Waters said, “I tion and increasing the the Left, as well as the asked to leave a Virginia know that there are those membership remains the NCNW TEA PARTY Right. Sen. 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Be care- documents EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V Page 6 ~ THE VILLAGER/July 6, 2018 THE DISPATCH www.theaustinvillager.com NNPA Honors After Being Unjustly Incarcerated, Johnson Walks Free for the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., First Time in 30 Years with Lifetime Legacy Award By Stephen Janis and Taya Graham | Special to the AFRO By Stacy M. Brown | NNPA Newswire Contributor

Jerome Johnson (left), wrongly incarcerated for murder in 1988, was freed this week after spending 30 years in prison. Here he is taking his first steps as a free man, alongside his defense attorney Nancy Forster. (Photo Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. (center) accepts the 2018 NNPA Lifetime Legacy credit: Taya Graham) Award from NNPA President and CEO Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. (left) and NNPA Chairman Dorothy Leavell, during the 2018 NNPA Lifetime Legacy Award BALTIMORE, MD - after the Mid-Atlantic In- was freed, Baltimore Black Tie Gala in Norfolk, Va. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA) When Judge William Pe- nocence Project took his State’s Attorney Marilyn ters declared Jerome case. Mosby said Johnson’s case Reverend Jesse L. phis in 1968 when an Johnson a free man July 2, During their investi- was another example of a Jackson Sr. received the assassin’s bullet cut down the circuit court jurist said gation the man who shot deeply flawed justice sys- highest honor presented King. little to the man who had Taylor and was ultimately tem that her office is work- by the National Newspa- “I was with Dr. King just spent 30 years in jail convicted for the crime ing to fix. per Publishers Association on that chilly night in for a crime he didn’t com- signed an affidavit, which For his part, Johnson (NNPA) at its annual con- Memphis and I went to the mit. swore Johnson was not seemed appreciative of vention in Norfolk, Vir- phone to talk to Mrs. King. In 1988 Johnson was there when the shooting the efforts made to clear ginia. I couldn’t really talk,” he convicted of participating occurred. The group also his name. The legendary activ- said. “I told her, ‘I think Dr. in the murder of Aaron managed to track down an “I would like to thank ist received the NNPA Life- King was shot in the shoul- Taylor, who was shot to alibi for Johnson which everyone involved in this time Legacy Award for his der,’ even though I knew death inside the Night Owl was not included as evi- investigation,” he said. decades of service as one he was shot in the neck. I Bar in North Baltimore. dence during his trial Amid all the celebra- of the country’s foremost just couldn’t say it.” The eyewitness Armed with the new tion however, Jerome civil rights, religious and During the General Jesse Jackson placed Johnson at the evidence, the Baltimore Johnson had a simple re- political figures. Motors-sponsored cer- Journalist, Minister, scene of the crime, and State’s Attorney’s Convic- quest. When asked what After a video tribute emony, Leavell and Chavis Civil Rights Activist based upon the then tion Integrity Unit opened he wanted to do on his that chronicled Jackson’s said Jackson has carried juvenile’s testimony, he an investigation into the first day of freedom, he life and a surprise solo per- King’s legacy well. that’s good and right in the was convicted of murder. case, which ultimately didn’t hesitate. formance of “Hero,” by “We still need him,” world.” But, that testimony cleared Johnson. “I’d like to have a Jackson favorite, Audrey Leavell said of Jackson. Over decades, Jack- was called into question Shortly after Johnson home cooked meal.” DuBois Harris, the iconic Chavis called Jackson son has earned the re- preacher accepted the a “long-distance runner spect and trust of presi- award from NNPA Presi- who’s made a difference dents and dignitaries and dent and CEO Dr. Ben- not only in this country, his Rainbow PUSH organi- jamin F. Chavis, Jr., and but all over the world.” zation has aided countless NNPA Chairman Dorothy Leavell recalled Black and minority fami- R. Leavell. Jackson’s historic run for lies with various struggles. “I’m not easy to sur- the presidency in 1984 in But his work not only prise,” Jackson told the a campaign that registered has helped the poor or crowd, which gave him a more than 1 million new minorities. standing ovation as he voters and catapulting In 1984, Jackson se- headed to the podium to Democrats in their suc- cured the release of cap- accept the honor. cessful effort to regain tured Navy Lt. Robert The Presidential control of the Senate. Goodman from Syria, and Medal of Freedom winner, Four years later, Jack- he also help shepherd the Jackson has been called son ran again, this time release of 48 Cuban and the “Conscience of the registering more than 2 Cuban-American prison- Nation,” and “The Great million new voters and ers in . Unifier,” challenging earning 7 million popular Jackson was the first America to be inclusive votes. American to bring home and to establish just and “It’s a wonder that citizens from the United humane priorities for the my neighbors didn’t call Kingdom, France, and benefit of all. the police the night he other countries who were Born in 1941 in gave that iconic speech at held as human shields by Greenville, South Carolina, the Democratic National Saddam Hussein in Kuwait Jackson began his theo- Convention [in 1984],” and Iraq in 1990. logical studies at Chicago said Leavell, whom Jack- He also negotiated Theological Seminary, but son presided over her the release of U.S. soldiers deferred his studies when wedding ceremony more held hostage in Kosovo he began working full time than 40 years ago. “There and, in 2000, Jackson in the Civil Rights Move- was so much emotion that helped negotiate the re- ment alongside Dr. Martin night that I felt, they told lease of four journalists Luther King, Jr. me that I could be any- working on a documen- “This honor takes on thing that I wanted to be,” tary for Britain’s Channel 4 a special meaning for me Leavell said, pointing to network who were held in because my first job was Jackson and photogra- Liberia. selling the ‘Norfolk Journal phers flocked to take pic- Jackson said Presi- and Guide’ newspaper tures of the civil rights dent Trump should and and then the ‘Baltimore leader while holding his can be defeated, with the AFRO-American’ and then coveted NNPA award. aid of the Black Press, who the ‘Pittsburgh Courier,’” Dubois Harris said this year has led a drive to Jackson said of the iconic Jackson is a “King of a register 5 million new Af- Black-owned newspapers. man,” and, although she rican-American voters. “We couldn’t see the had been under the “The first time I saw other side of Jackie weather all week, nothing an image of Black achieve- Robinson. We couldn’t see would stop her from at- ment was in the Black the other side of Sugar Ray tending Jackson’s big Press,” Jackson said. “To- Robinson,” he said, noting night, she said. day, the Black Press is that the Black Press told “We stand on his more important than ever. the full stories of those shoulders,” Dubois Harris This is the season of ‘Fake sports heroes. said. “He continues to be News,’ but we need the He reminisced about a pioneer of civil rights and truth now more than the fateful night in Mem- humanity and he’s all ever.”