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Vol. 36 No. 38 Website: theaustinvillager.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 512-476-0082 Fax: 512-476-0179 February 20, 2009

BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2009 “The quest for Black citizenship in the Americas” Dr. Carter G. Woodson is the Richard E. Scott Justice of the Father of Black History Month and enrolled in high school Peace, Pct. One for 34 years at age twenty. He graduated Since Jan. 1975 Richard within two years and later E. Scott has been Justice of the went on to earn a Ph.D. from Peace for Precinct One. He Harvard. The scholar was was the first Black elected ju- RAPPIN’ disturbed to find in his stud- dicial official for Travis ies that history books largely Tommy Wyatt County. In the early 1980s he ignored the black American sought office for another four- population-and when blacks year term. His opponent was It has only been did figure into the picture, it first time candidate and cos- was generally in ways that metologist David Hill, whom one month! reflected the inferior social he defeated. Barack Obama was sworn into position they were assigned Scott had some qualifi- office on January 20, 2009 as at the time.Woodson, always cations that Hill didn’t have: President of the United States one to act on his ambitions, a Doctor of Jurisprudence and he hit the ground running. decided to take on the chal- Degree from the University of One of his first items of busi- lenge of writing black Texas School of Law, knowl- ness was to get a huge stimulus Americans into the nation’s edge about courts and proce- package passed that he says will Carter G. Woodson history. He established the dures. He taught criminal head off the economic crisis in Americans have recog- the Association for the Study law at Austin Community this country. The package was nized black history annually of Afro-American Life and College. He was admitted to passed in record time, faster than since 1926. What you might History in 1915, and a year the State Bar of Texas in 1972. any president in history. It may not know is that black his- later founded the widely re- Scott went into private be because this is the biggest eco- tory had barely begun to be spected Journal of Black His- practice in 1972, and accord- nomic crisis since the Great De- studied-or even docu- tory. In 1926, he launched ing to his resume, he was the pression and the country is anx- mented-when the tradition Black History Week as an second African-American at- ious to turn it around. originated. Although blacks initiative to bring national torney to start his own prac- In 1968 he received a BA in ceived the Outstanding Ser- Obama’s plan was to keep the have been in America at attention to the contributions tice and the fifth to open an political science at Prairie vice Award from the Judicial citizens informed every step of least as far back as colonial of black people throughout office in Austin. View A&M University. Council National Bar Asso- the way so that everyone would times, it was not until the American history.Woodson Scott’s goal was to make A lifetime member of the ciation, which represents be aware of what is being done. 20th century that they gained chose the second week of his court a people’s court, NAACP, Scott is a member of more than 13,000 Black One of his obstacles was the Re- a respectable presence in the February for Black History rather than a cold court with the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; judges throughout the United publican minority in the house history books.We owe the Week because it marks the little understanding. “I was vice president of the East States and it territories. He and senate. Most of them voted celebration of Black History birthdays of two men who opened the courts to diversity, Austin Youth Foundation; has received the Zeta Phi Beat against the package and told the Month, and more impor- greatly influenced the black and brought to the courtroom acted as chairman of Austin Recognition Award, the AISD President and congress that it tantly, the study of black his- American population, a viewpoint from a cultural, Community College’s Crimi- Service Award; is a member would not work. tory, to Dr. Carter G. Frederick Douglass and social and economic back- nal Justice Advisory Commit- of Austin Black Lawyers As- Obama had kept his campaign Woodson. Born to parents Abraham Lincoln. To learn ground different from the sta- tee; past president of the sociation. promise of reaching across the who were former slaves, he more about Black Histoty tus quo. North East Austin Rotary Scott is married to Joy isle and trying to work with the spent his childhood working Month, please visit A native of Kilgore, Club. Malone, and they are the par- Republican lawmakers. He met in the Kentucky coal mines www.history.com Texas, where he graduated C. Scott was listed in ents of one son, Phillip. They with them both formally and in- B. Dansby High School, Scott Who’s Who in America; was are members of St. James Bap- formally during this process. But went to Tyler District College. Omega Man of the Year; re- tist Church. when he did not receive their sup- Celebration of Life held for port, he pressed on until the bill Judge Harriet M. Murphy: First African was passed. Sister Gertrude E. Britton Republicans are critical of the Gertrude Marie elder Britton plan saying that the market must American woman Appointed to a was born December 21, 1923 have the opportunity to correct in Austin, Texas to the late itself. That kind of thinking is James Elder and Mamie regular judgeship in Texas what got us in this mess in the ment department of Huston- Moore elder. She departed first place. The Republicans were Tillotson College in Austin this life on Thursday, Febru- working on the “Trickle down for six years. Born and ary 12, 2009, at the University Theory” for the last eight years. raised in Atlanta, she at- Medical Center at They believed that rich and pow- tended classes with the late Brackenridge. erful would make sure that the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. She atended the Austin Pub- underclass was taken of. But the at Booker T. Washington lic Schools and graduated reality is that the Rich and Pow- High School. She received from the old L. C. Anderson erful was only looking out for her undergraduate degree High School. She received her themselves. from Spelman College and Bachelor of Science degree in Now that Obama is in office, ev- a master’s degree from business from Prairie View A. Secretary, Assistant Director; eryone seem to expect him to Clark-Atlanta University as M. University. Mission 1 Cir le 11 member, have a quick fix to the problem. well as a law degree from Her professional career was vacation Bible School Coordi- Talk Show hosts are feeding on UT Law. in public education with the nator; Women’s day Finan- the fears of the public, by point- Murphy has been a Ausitn Independent SWchool cial Committee Co-Chair and ing out that Obama has done member of the NBA’s Judi- District where devoted 38 many other organizations. nothing to fix the problem. They cial Council for many years years of dedicated service to She was a 25 year Silver elite fail to mention that he has been and served a long tenure as the Austin community as member of the Top Ladies of in office for only a month and that an officer and executive business teacher at the Distinction, Inc.and held Life he spent most of that month try- committee member of the Anderson high Evening Membership in Zeta Phi Beta ing to get a bill passed that would council. Her professional af- School, secretary and registrar Sorority, Inc. and the authorize him to begin the work. filiations and participation at the old L. C. Anderson High NAACP. She received recog- Immediately after the bill was in community affairs are School and A. N. McCallum nition from the Alpha Kappa signed into law, Obama went to many. Among them, she was High School. Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Phoeniz, Arizona to make his first a founding member of the Upon retirement, she de- Sorority, Inc. as Zeta of the decision on spending the money. The Honorable Judge Alexander, a found- Austin Black Lawyers Asso- voted her time to church and Year and Women Who make He is calling for a buy down of Harriet M. Murphy, a 1969 ing member of the Judicial ciation, the Travis County community service. She was a Difference. deliquent mortgages and for graduate of The University Council and a judge of the Women Lawyers Associa- a member of the Alpha She was preceeded in Death homeowners who have lost at least of Texas School of Law, re- Court of Common Pleas of tion and the Austin Urban Kappa Zeta Chapter of Zeta by her parents; her husband one third of their property value ceived the 2005 Raymond Philadelphia. League. She has worked on Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Capi- of 52 years, Lawrence M. during this crisis. This would give Pace Alexander Award by Murphy was the first a mayoral task force on the tal city Chapter of the Top la- Britton, Sr.; her daughter, homeowners the opportunity to the Judicial Council of the African American woman homeless and a gender bias dies of Distinction, Inc., the laura Katheleen; and her rework their mortgages in order that National Bar Association appointed to a regular implementation task force East AustinAustin Garden brothers Edward “Bud” Elder they will have lower payment. He (NBA) in Orlando, Fla. judgeship in Texas in 1973. for the Texas Supreme Club, the Austin Area Garden and Richard Elder. is also considering giving more Judge Murphy, a re- She was a judge for the City Court. Clubs, the National Council She is survived by her son, money to the Automobile Compa- tired Austin munipal judge of Austin Municipal Court Among her numerous of negro Women,the Old L. C. Lawrence M. Britton, jr.; great nies to help them further reorganize. who continues to practice for 20 years and during that honors, Murphy was the in- Anderson alumni Associa- Ausnt, Celia B. pearson; and Obama will be making other law, received the award at time she became the presid- augural recipient of the tion, the Capital City Evening other relatives and friends. moves during the next few days. the 5th Annual Thurgood ing judge. She is also the Thurgood Marshal Legal Lions club, the Friendship Her going Home service was But we must all remember that we Marshall Judicial Awards only African American Society Award of the UT Bridge club, and a volunteer held wednesday, February 18, did not get into this mess over night Luncheon during the NBA’s woman to serve as a demo- School of Law. She was also at the Conley-Guerrero seior 2009 at the Ebernezer Baptist and we will not get out of it quickly. 80th annual convention and cratic presidential elector inducted into the Spelman Activity Center. Church under the direction of But, we must first relax and the the 34th anniversary of the from the state of Texas. College Alumnae Hall of She was a faithful member rev. marvin C. Griffin, Obama administration work its Judicial Council. The award Prior to joining the Fame in 1993 and was rec- of Ebenezer Baptist Church pastor.A host of well wishers magic. And keep in mild that they – given for contributions to municipal court, Murphy ognized by the NBA as the where she served as sunday and friends were in atten- have only been in office for one judicial advocacy and to practiced law for eight years 2003 recipient of the School Assistant Secretary, dance. month. humanity – is named for and was head of the govern- Gertrude E. Rush Award. Page 2/THE VILLAGER/February 20, 2009 EDITORIALS/COMMENTARY Editorial, Commentary or Letter to the Editor Fax to 512.476.0179 Email to [email protected] Mail to 1223-A Rosewood Avenue, 78702 “Answering the President’s Call” An Opportunity to Do Right by the Region zations have to step up to that I am describing directly age citizens. our role and relations in the help those in need today. serve people that are in need: It seems they have region. A recent survey finds Tithing Your Time- Tith- for example, working at a beaten us to the punch, and it that in countries that have ing has its origins in the old homeless shelter; instructing would behoove us as Ameri- been consistently demonized testament of the bible and at a job training program; serv- cans to understand that we as “undemocratic” by the U.S. numerous verses are offered ing community meals; tutor- might be able to learn some- media and the Bush admin- for its support. ing and mentoring at an in- thing from them. istration, citizens actually A tithe as defined by the ner city school. The democratic govern- claim the highest levels of sat- American Heritage Dictio- This does not include ments in Latin America today isfaction with democracy and nary is, “A tenth part of one’s ushering at church, being an are a direct result of failed the functioning of govern- annual income or produce, officer of a social organiza- economic and social policies ment institutions. Moreover, either in kind or money, con- tion, attending a charity din- of the past, too often orches- they show higher rates of po- tributed voluntarily for chari- ner, etc. trated by previous U.S. ad- litical participation and are table purposes or due as a tax Most people that read By Nicole C. Lee ministrations and U.S.-domi- more hopeful about the future. for the support of the clergy this column will say, “I don’t NNPA Columnist nated international financial Meanwhile, countries Michael Shinn or church.” have enough time now to Last November, the institutions. lauded as shining examples NNPA Columnist People tithe for numer- manage the things I need to American people went to the Countries like Haiti, of democracy by the Bush ad- The current economic ous reasons, but some of the do, let alone volunteer four polls in droves and voted to Argentina and Bolivia that ministration – such as Colom- crisis is devastating our com- most common ones are: a be- hours to help someone else.” break with the past. hold valuable natural re- bia – have witnessed a clear munity. The inner city is lief that the act of tithing is a However, think over the Many hoped for an end sources and wealth within decrease in support for de- ground zero for joblessness, part of their worship; tithing past seven days, did you to the Iraq War. Others their borders watched their mocracy, and show warning foreclosures, poor education will bestow additional bless- spend four hours doing any dreamed of a change in do- riches squandered by foreign signs of political apathy. and inadequate health care. ings in their life; tithing is a or a combination of the fol- mestic policy to lift the bur- corporations and lending in- A Zogby poll conducted The endless debates in mandatory part of their reli- lowing: • Watching Televi- den on the poor. stitutions while their citizens in September found that 46 Washington DC are a mock- gious faith; and some out of sion • Text messaging, using Some simply wanted became poorer. Economists percent of Americans believe ery in contrast to the suffer- fear that if they don’t tithe Facebook or the Internet • their homes back. Whatever generally refer to the 1980s as we should seek “new diplo- ing of the men, women and they will not reach the after- Playing video games • Talk- the reason, a clear signal was Latin America’s “lost decade matic relations” with Ven- children at the bottom of life. ing with friends or relatives sent: unilateral, apathetic, of development.” ezuela. Among democrats, America’s economic food The tradition of sharing on the telephone • Sitting in and arrogant decision mak- Instead of attempting to that number rises to 73.6 per- chain. in our community is as old as a bar, coffee shop or restau- ers would no longer be toler- understand this new reality cent. Local governments, so- slavery, segregation and ra- rant • Playing cards, board ated in the White House. and responding in a mea- Let us not forget that real cial service agencies and cial injustice. Sharing has al- games or sports Americans, like so sured way, the Bush admin- change, the kind that reaches charitable foundations are ways been a part of our DNA, Our time is our most many others around the istration constantly reacted out to alleviate poverty and being overwhelmed by the de- however some of the spirit has valuable resource. It is more world, longed for a leader with hostility. In Venezuela, discrimination, opens up mand for help and are being been lost in the stampede to valuable than money, knowl- who could understand them, U.S. government agencies doors of opportunity to those starved by the lack of re- integration and the flight to edge or personal power. Our their struggles, and their de- backed a 2002 attempt to over- who need it most, and per- sources. the suburbs. Today, the eco- time here on Earth is limited. sires. This outlook is shared throw the democratically haps takes us out of our com- President Obama has nomic crisis demands that we Tithing our time in service to most sympathetically by our elected president through a fort zone, even if only for a issued a call to service for share not only our financial others is one of the highest neighbors to the South, and coup d’etat; in Ecuador, the second, comes with a price. each and every citizen, to do resources but our most valu- and best uses of our time. especially those of African decision to close the U.S. mili- The Obama administra- their part to help get our na- able resource, our time. President Obama has called and indigenous descent. tary base at Manta was de- tion must take this opportu- tion back on track. The federal How to Get Started - If on each of us to serve and to Throughout Latin America in picted as an attack against nity to seek change at home government’s stimulus pack- you work forty hours per help get our nation back on the past decade, the down- America; in Bolivia, the well while also changing the way ages will help to get the week on your job, consider track. Make tithing your time trodden poor majority and known contempt of the U.S. we engage with the rest of the economy moving again, but tithing the equivalent of ten a part of your life. Contact the endangered middle class embassy for the nation’s first world. will the impact come soon percent of your work time— your church, social organiza- have gone to the polls to de- Indigenous President, Evo If we are to be worthy of enough to help those in our four hours per week to volun- tion, local school or local char- mand change. They have Morales, was demonstrated the historic moment in which community that are suffering teer efforts at your church, ity to see how you can help elected leaders such as Presi- in public declarations and re- we find ourselves as Ameri- today? social organization, local our community and our dent Lula de Silva in Brazil, corded meddling. cans, and as African Ameri- You and I and our school or charity of choice. people in need. The opportu- Kirchner in Argentina, The Bush administra- cans, we must not let the churches and social organi- The volunteer efforts nity is in our hands. Chavez in Venezuela, and tion came to a close with his- ghosts of the past dictate our The Villager, 1223 Rosewood Avenue, Austin, Texas 78702 Morales in Bolivia, all of who torically low approval rat- future. A new way of looking — despite our varied politi- ings at home, and far lower at Latin America is in order, (512) 476-0082 Fax (512) 476-0179 cal readings of them — have appraisals from Latin Ameri- one that favors dialogue and had an undeniably positive cans. respect over hostility and in- A Very Rough Week, And Victorious impact on the lives of aver- It is time to reevaluate tervention. Commerce. If that wasn’t owners and advocates. We crazy enough by the time I re- stirred the pots of discontent. turned to my office another I didn’t think we would have From Stimulus to Recovery: Follow the Money nemesis of small and minor- to do this so soon but the op- $1.2 billion will go to will not be a place to access ity business, Senator John portunity lurched at us. states for youth under 24 the programs, but to under- Coburn (R –OK) had just en- By Thursday we called years old for summer jobs; stand how they are being dis- tered Amendment 176 to the off the troops. Senator Judd $1 billion will go to tributed and what effect the Senate version of the Stimu- Gregg withdrew his name states to assist dislocated funding is having on things lus Bill. that evening. He can go back workers employment and like the unemployment rate. This would kill all small to his lair of right wing Black training; As the debate has suggested, and minority bidding oppor- hating conservatives. He isn’t Another $500 million this may not be the last stimu- tunities within the bill despite a “Yes We Can” kind of a guy lus package needed to jump- what the President’s repre- so please sir, hit the road. will be put in the dislocated Harry C. Alford start the economy by the sentative had just told us. The other horror was worker reserve to assist NNPA Columnist through June 30 2010; spending made possible This would return us to the raging on. Amendment 176 $50 million will go to through job creation. It’s Friday morning big boy monopoly on con- was still intact and we YouthBuild programs But our national orga- (Feb. 6) and I am at the White tracting like we saw in Iraq couldn’t find one senator or through June 30, 2010; nizations such as the Con- House to support President and the early stages of congressperson (small busi- By Ron Walters $750 million will pro- gressional Black Caucus, Obama’s Stimulus Bill. I’m Katrina. Man, the whole ness committees, Congres- NNPA Columnist vide grants for training and Black Leadership Forum, Na- walking in with Julian Bond, “fort” was on fire! sional Black Caucus, etc.) to Now that the “Ameri- placement of workers for ca- tional Urban League, Chairman of the NAACP and Senator Judd Gregg’s focus on this matter let alone can Recovery and Reinvest- reers in energy efficiency and NAACP, National Action it’s a milestone. He has been voting history is an enemy of pledge to defeat it. The CBC ment Act” has been signed renewable energy employ- Network, RainbowPush, and absent from White House vis- minorities, women and gays. held a press conference boast- into law by President Obama, ment others should followed the its for the last eight years. He would destroy every mi- ing of increased funding for what has happened through $120 million will be al- distribution of such funds There’s a new “sheriff” nority business program if public housing and food much trial and tribulation is lotted to fund Community carefully to see whether or not in town and he is now more given the chance. He even stamps. That’s good to pro- tantamount to what Cuba Service jobs for senior citi- the black community is get- than welcomed. All seemed hates federal programs for vide comfort to poverty but a Gooding said in one of his zens. ting a fair share of those jobs well as the President’s repre- small business so much that better thing is to end poverty movies – “show me the $500 million will be and the other resources made sentatives assured us (small he has voted whenever given by business development and money.” given to states to augment available by this Act. business associations) that the chance to eliminate the job creation. We have been shown their Unemployment Insur- I must confess however, the normal small business Department of Commerce. What was at stake was the money, $787 billion, and ance funds to being somewhat worried programs of federal procure- But now they were go- billions of dollars in long- now it is up to us to get down $300 million for Job when I see that B lack leaders ment will remain intact for ing to let him run it. He also term contracting opportunity to business and follow the Corp. have not visited the White the Stimulus unlike the has voiced disdain for the for us. They were just smiling money and then access it for This is the time for black House to make their position avoidance that occurred in Census Bureau and has at- and letting it slip away. the good of our communities. leaders the various communi- felt on this matter, but on Fri- the Bailout. The bill includes tempted to eliminate it also. There is more than a The stakes are enor- ties to come together and work day, February 13, 60 Latino us and that will generate mil- Why the hatred for the Cen- logical way to address this mous. This is one of the rare out a system of communicat- and Latina leaders from lions of jobs for our commu- sus Bureau which is housed type of challenge. We went moments in history when a ing information to many around the country visited the nities. The President was very in the US Department of Com- down a strange route. Last cruise-ship size load of funds people who have been laid off, White House for a briefing by motivational in his speech merce? The Census is our best year we went to Alaska and docks in our states in a few who are disabled, who are key White House staff. and the introduction of his friend. It documents dispari- made friends with various weeks, but if we are not savvy youth, who have been unem- Perhaps we should not newly formed Economic Re- ties and tracks discrimina- Alaska Native Corporations. enough to know enough how ployed, who are elderly but have been first in the door covery Advisory Board. tion. It is the key to voting A few of them have become to access the funds, that ship want to work, and generally among racial and ethnic But then things started rights, equal opportunity and members of the National could come in and leave us everyone who wants to par- groups – perhaps we would going downhill in a hurry. A justification for the policing of Black Chamber of Commerce. with substantial needs ticipate in the program not have been permitted to be credible friend from one of the civil rights in our nation. It’s We told them of our pre- unmet. funded by this Act. Citizens first – but we should make it Hispanic sister organiza- our best friend and a bigot’s dicament and they ap- The Act is a big one themselves who want to par- plain that there is an expecta- tions came up to me and said, worst enemy. proached their congressman, with lots of sections, and you ticipate in these programs, tion that the black community “Have you heard the news? Gregg opposes the Cen- Honorable Don Young (R- can Google the title of the Act many of which are already would experience a fair dis- They are putting a homopho- sus and that says it all. Who AK). He understood that this above and look at them all. going in some states like tribution of these funds. bic, sexist and racist as Secre- would Gregg put as Director was a threat to small business But I will provide a YouthBuild and some that Without the black vote, tary of Commerce. The Con- of Minority Business Devel- (which includes us) and he quick glimpse of a few things have been shut down, sho uld there would be no Barack gressional Black Caucus and opment Agency (MBDA) that stated he would go to bat for in Title 9 on “Labor, Health, contact the office of their Obama in the White House. Hispanic Caucus are going to is housed in the Commerce Alaska small businesses. The and Human Services and elected officials at the local, Take away the states where let it slide as long as the Cen- Department? Would it be his result: he had the amendment Education.” county, state and national the Black vote influenced an sus Bureau goes over to the friend Wardell Connerly? pulled out of the bill. He le- $4 billion is added to the level to find the entry point Obama victory: North Caro- White House”. Sorry Mr. President but veraged his tenure (37 years). Workforce Investment pro- into these activities. lina, Virginia, District of Co- Senator Judd Gregg (R- this is something we just can’t We need to teach that to our gram. The Obama Administration lumbia, Florida, Ohio, Penn- NH), who has a long stand- accept. Came Tuesday morn- members. $500 million of that has vowed to create a website sylvania and Indiana, and ing anti-affirmative action, ing I launched the “missiles”. Another victory and we amount goes to states for RECOVERY.GOV for the av- John McCain would have anti-women rights and anti- We put a blog on our website can still say “Yes We Can”. adult employment and train- erage citizen to follow how won the election. Our claim gay rights voting record, was about it. I sent an eBLAST to It’s all in a week’s work at the ing activities; these funds will be used. That on policy fairness is strong. nominated as Secretary of tens of thousands of business office. Old Fashioned Sunday School at AUSTIN-METRO AREA SENIORS February 20, 2009/The Villager/Page 3 Wesley United Methodist Church CELEBRATED IN BLACK HISTORY …Looking to Improve Your MUSICAL CONCERT AT GRANT A.M.E Wealth and Fitness? WORSHIP CENTER St. James Baptist community by supporting By Linda Conner to do things, that we totally Church is sponsoring its 2nd the educational, financial, Special to the Villager ignore the value of what got Annual Missions 5K and 1K physical, and spiritual out- On January 20, us here. Those old songs got Run/Walk on Saturday, reach needs provided by St. 2009, President Obama us over and these seniors March 28th at 8:00a.m. You James Missions. ON Race stood on the steps of the U.S. and our ancestors suffered don’t want to miss the fun at Location: St. James Baptist Capitol to take the oath of much so that we could cel- this community event where Church 3417 Martin Luther office as President of the ebrate our first African you can run or walk this chal- King Blvd. Austin, TX United States. He was American President. We lenging course in East Aus- 78721Online Registration: standing on the steps built want to celebrate him and tin. Chip timing will be avail- www.runtex.comAdditional by slaves. In an interview, them in a way that ties our able! A portion of the proceeds Information: he said he is President be- past to our future.” will be donated to the www.stjamescmbc.orgBodily cause he stands on the Choirs are coming Alzheimer’s Foundation. Ad- exercise profits…I Timothy 4:8 shoulders of others who from St. Mary Missionary ditionally, the event will fur- NKJV came before him. Grant Af- Baptist Church in ther the involvement of our rican Methodist Episcopal Pflugerville, Wesley United Worship Center calls it Methodist Church in Aus- “Standing on the Shoulders tin, Cottonwood Baptist of Greatness.” Church in Del Valle and All senior citizens Grant A.M.E. Worship Cen- and the people who love ter. Special guests include them are invited to a cel- soloist Bob McRae from Aus- Bro. and Sister Paul Stephens ebration for the role these tin, Musician Mattie seniors have played in The annual Old Fash- The theme for this year Robinson from Round Rock opening the doors of oppor- ioned Sunday School will be is: The Chains are Off, Now and the Crockett High tunity for all who followed held on Sunday, March 1, at What? School Praise Dance Team. behind them. Choirs from Wesley United Methodist Scriptures: Isaiah 58:6- Senior citizens will around the Austin Church, 1164 San Bernard 12, and Acts 12:6-12 not want to miss this tribute. Metroplex area will join in Street, 478-7007. The pro- Friends and members Young people and middle- the musical concert called, gram will begin at 4:00 p.m. of the Austin Community aged people will want to “Standing on the Shoulders and features Bro. & Mrs. are cordially invited to at- bring parents, grandpar- of Greatness,” on Sunday, Paul Stephens as guest su- tend. ents, uncles, aunts, teachers, February 22, at 3 p.m. at perintendents, and Wesley Rev. Sylvester E. Chase counselors, coaches, pas- Grant A.M.E. Worship Cen- Intergenerational Choir. is the pastor. tors—anyone who has ter, located at 1701 Kramer helped them along the way. Church news, announcement? Lane between Lamar Boule- No one gets there by himself If so, contactthe Villager at 476-0082 vard and Braker Lane. or herself. This is a time to “We’re doing it old salute those on whose school,” said Rev. Adam T. shoulders you stand. Come Carrington, Pastor of Grant, celebrate “Standing on the “with congregational songs, Shoulders of Greatness,” hymns and anthems. It’s Sunday, February 22, at 3 their day; we’re going to rock p.m. at Grant A.M.E. Wor- it their way. It’s so easy to get ship Center. For more infor- caught up in modern ways mation, call 512-339-4726.

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Youth of Today. Hope of Tomorrow. 476-0082 Our 2nd Football Test 28th African American Men and minds and our will powers to Boys conference set for Manor do more reps on bench press, were involved. For the Grand squats, and incline. This sec- High School Parade which was down- ond test is really important, The 28Th African American Men and Boys Confer- town, we marched from the because it will show how ence will be held at Manor High School , in the cafeteria., bridge to the Capitol; there much we have progressed in February 28, 2009.The Conference is from 10:00 AM until 2:00 were all types of floats made speed also. This second test PM . Registration starts at 9:30 AM . Volunteers are needed. by the Scouts. At the Capitol will also determine who will All Colleges and Universities are welcome to come we had a ceremony where be on varsity and who will and set up tables for students and parents. The Conference is some of the Scouts spoke not. I pray that I will do well free, Vendor tables are free, Refreshments will be provided, about what their troop had on the test and be on varsity. and Door Prizes will be given away. done to help their community. I wish my teammates good There will be workshops for boys, girls, and adults. Our guest speaker was my luck on the test also. We “Everyone is Welcome to Attend”. TEA will be facilitating a Pastor Coby Shorter III. It was should give 100 percent and workshop as well.There will be two dynamic speakers and 20 very nice but a little cold in- Jeremy Henderson be serious about it. Good luck Jaylon Knighten McCallum High School workshops. side. After the speaker we to everyone and make sure Campbell Elementary All High Schools should bring their students planning took tour of the Capitol and The McCallum football you prepared while you are to attend college. Parents are encouraged to attend. The con- Saturday Feb 7th was left to have lunch. It was an team will have its second test. out for the four day holiday, ference is FREE Volunteers need to be there by 8:30 AM. Ven- Scout ORama in Austin. exciting day. Next Year I hope This will not only test our so that you can get great re- dors and Facilitators needs to be there by 9:00 AM . Scouts from all over Texas our Pack can have a float. strength, but it will test our sults. Go Knights!!!! We are also currently taking names for volunteers that would like to be on a committee to volunteer for the African American Women and Girls Conference as well as The Afri- Race and Are Backpacks can American Men and Boys Conference. This Committee would meet twice a month and the day of the conference. The Committee Chair will be new Project Director, Ms. Janice Dangerous for Kids? Johnson. Ms. Johnson can be reached at (512) 232-8588 be- Friendships tween the hours of 8:30 to 4:30 PM , Monday through Friday. When the Consumer percent from getting hit by a Ms. Johnson email address is [email protected]. Product Safety Commission backpack, usually intention- reported that backpacks were ally. Only 13 percent had in- associated with more than juries resulting from wearing 12,000 injuries between 1999 a backpack, and 8 percent Recreation and 2000, the news raised from lifting a backpack to put concerns about the weight it on. that students are carrying in Of the 247 children with Programs Work their backpacks. A new study backpack injuries, half were indicates that backpack inju- boys and the average age was ries are not the types of back 11.8 years. injuries that so many educa- The authors concluded tors and health professionals that although backpacks can assumed. be dangerous, the solution is Hard as it is to believe, to educate kids to “proper Almost fifty years after friend of the same race. the most common backpack backpack safety habits” Brown v Board of Education The researchers con- injury is to the head or face! rather than redesigning back- was supposed to end racial clude that increasing racial Using data from a national packs or regulating the segregation in schools, many diversity within a school data base of medical records weight that children carry in school friendships are still might heighten segregation. from 100 US hospitals, the re- their backpacks. The implica- It makes logical sense, only one minnow left. among students of the same They believe this is a problem searchers found that the most tions for parents, teachers, but it is still reassuring that a During the summer, the race. Why is that? Social sci- for schools with intermediate common injury was to the and other adults: don’t let study shows that an orga- weather was hot and there ence research (and our own levels of heterogeneity (.3 and head/face (22%), hand (14 kids use backpacks as weap- nized, non-competitive, lei- were frequent water breaks, experience) tells us that .65). They point out that hav- percent), wrist/elbow (13 ons, and try to keep them out sure-time program can in fact during which the children people tend to become friends ing more than two races in a percent), shoulder (12 per- of the way of kids increase kids’ physical were not physically active. with others who they perceive school makes cross-friend- cent) or foot/ankle (12 per- Reference: activity. Physical movement was as similar. If kids perceive ships are more likely. cent).Acute Backpack Injuries in measured by a uniaxial accel- race as an important differ- What can schools (and Only 11 percent had back in- ChildrenThis very small study evalu- erometer strapped to the wrist, ence, they will be less likely youth programs) do? The au- juries. Brent Wierema, DO, Eric ated only four 12-year-old which measures calories to become friends with kids thors suggest that keeping Most injuries (at least Wall, MD, and Susan Boad, boys and girls who partici- used, and a breath test used of other races. However, when kids in groups in the same those requiring treatment) MPHpated in a summer program to measure carbon monoxide other factors are more impor- grade increases cross-race were from tripping over a Pediatrics, Vol. 111, January at least 75 percent of the time, production. For the summer tant, such as being on the friends, because the kids be- backpack (28 percent), and 13 2003 and eight 10- to 11-year-olds program, physical movement same team, belonging to the lieve that they have more in participating in the fall after- was significantly increased same youth group, being in common. For example, if a school program at least 75 and carbon monoxide pro- the same class, or having classroom has kids of differ- percent of the time. Both pro- duction was increased by similar interests, those mutual ent races and different grams were held outdoors on 60%, compared with watch- interests and experiences can grades, the kids are more public school grounds in Co- ing a video. In the fall pro- overcome the perception that likely to choose friends of the lumbus, Ohio. gram, there was a 95% in- kids of other races are differ- same race even if it means The activities included crease in physical movement ent. choosing friends in a differ- gardening and an “adven- compared with when the chil- A new study used the ent grade. In contrast, if all the ture education” program. The dren were home. National Longitudinal Study kids in the class are in the gardening program was held Although it is hardly of Adolescent Health, which same grade, they are more for 30 to 45 minutes each day, surprising that recreation includes students in grades 7- likely to chose cross-race and children assisted in plan- programs result in increased 12, to try to determine when friends. ning, cultivating, planting, physical activity, the authors that will happen. This enor- Integrated extra-cur- maintaining and harvesting point out that the results are mous study includes more ricular activities also encour- in the summer, with some ac- encouraging because the pro- than 90,000 students selected age cross-race friends. The tivities continuing into the grams were not designed for from 132 schools in April examples in the study are fall. The school cultivated the children with athletic interest 1994. Each student filled out from school, but they obvi- ground and local nurseries or skills. All they need to par- a questionnaire and was ously apply to other youth donated the herbs and other ticipate is “a reasonable de- asked to list 5 male and 5 fe- activities as well. plants. The produce was sold sire to socialize with other male friends from a roster of Given these findings, it at a farmer’s market, and the children and adults.” For that other students at these is not surprising that school proceeds went to the school. reason, these kinds of recre- schools. busing did not encourage in- The children were paid $25 ation programs could attract The authors report that tegration as much as neigh- each for participating in the the kinds of children who friendships are “highly seg- borhood schools. That’s at evaluation. most need them – those who regated” by race and the odds least partly because when The Adventure Educa- are not good at competitive of nominating a same race race and social class are tion program was an hour sports and not especially ath- friend is 1.8 times the odds of linked, there is less integra- each day, and consisted of letic, and who are therefore nominating a cross-race tion. adventure games to teach less likely than other kids to friend. Although statistically kids to solve problems (in- be involved in physical activi- significant, this is certainly cluding succeeding in an ath- ties. not as “highly segregated” as Reference: letic contest) by playing with friendships prior to school Race, School Integration, and other kids. The games re- Reference: integration. Controlling for Friendship Segregation in quired constant movement. Physical Activity in other factors, such as belong- America For example, in a version of Middle School-Aged Chil- ing to the same clubs, de- James Moody “sharks and minnows,” the dren Participating in a creases that to an average of American Journal of Sociol- shark stands near a water School-Based Recreation Pro- 1.3. There is enormous varia- ogy, Vol 107, No 3, November sprinkler that the other kids gramtion: in some schools, teens 2001, pgs 679-716 must run through to stay wet C. Lawrence Kien, MD, Ph.D., are just as likely to list a friend Copies free from Mr. Moody while they try to avoid being and Andrew Chiodo, MA that is a different race as to at 372 Bricker Hall, Dept of tagged. Those who are tagged Archives of Pediatrics & Ado- list one of the same race, Sociology, Ohio State U, Co- all become sharks, so all kids lescent Medicine, Vol. 157, whereas in other schools they lumbus, Ohio 43210 or MYAC stay in the game until there is August 2003, pages 811-815 are five times as likely to list a [email protected] February 20, 2009/THE VILLAGER/page 5 The NAACP celebrates A child’s smile can last a lifetime By ROBYN H. JIMENEZ Medicaid. see them every six months. 100 year Anniversary The Dallas Examiner Many parents don’t re- Pediatric dentist play a alize the importance of significant role in teaching Healthy teeth and tooth proper early care. proper oral care, making the loss is a different issue when “Baby teeth serve a func- first visit crucial to long-term you’re 5-years-old than when tion, not only for appearance, dental health. you’re 55-years-old. Yet, good but they contribute to the By age 2, children oral hygiene plays a signifi- child’s ability to speak clearly, should begin brushing twice cant role in maintaining good proper nutrition by having a day with fluoride tooth- over all physical and mental teeth to chew, said Barefield. paste, as recommended by the health, at any age. Also, unhealthy teeth American Dental Associa- Inadequate care can may not be as aesthetically tion. lead to unhealthy teeth and pleasing,PASSALONG according to With proper oral care, gums, resulting in misalign- Barefield. Unhealthy or miss- children’s permanent teeth ment, discoloration, gingivi- ing teeth can•• lower a child’s can remain permanent and tis, tooth decay or an abscess. self-image,Arts especially and in older healthy. Untreated, tooth decay children, according the Na- “It’s absolutely possible can spread through the tionalCulture Institute of Health. for teeth to last a life-time. enamel and into the pulp, The care of primary That’s why we recommend to which houses the nerves, teeth canEvelyn affect permanent parents, as soon as the fist causing intense pain. Left teeth andMartin should start during tooth comes in, to get the child untreated, decay can lead to infancy, as suggested by use to seeing the dentist regu- abscess, which can be fatal, TexasAnderson Health Steps, which larly,” said Barefield. “It re- according to the Health provides preventive medical ally does give children an Professional’s Guide to Pediat- and dental checkups for chil- option to keep teeth for a life- ric Oral Health Management. dren on Medicaid. It’s “Take time.” Last year, after a 12- Time for Teeth” initiative In Texas, more than 2 year-old in Maryland died states that infant should be million children have access due to complications of a held during bottle-feeding, to regular dental care through tooth infection, reports re- then clean the gums with a Children’s Medicaid and vealed that, nationwide, clean damp washcloth. CHIP. The programs, admin- about 6.5 million children “The American Acad- istered by the Texas Health with tooth decay receiving emy of Pediatric Dentistry and Human Services Com- Children’s Medicaid go un- recommends that soon after mission, provide low-income treated. However, program the first tooth comes in, par- children with health-care requires regular dental visits. ents should plan to take their coverage, including dental “A lot of people are only child to see a dentist, and no checkups twice a year. driven by discomfort. If their later than age one. As soon as These programs pro- children are not complaining that first tooth come in they vide health coverage for chil- about their teeth, they don’t need to start brushing and dren in families that earn up bring them in,” said Dr. sending them to the dentist,” to 200 percent of the federal Donna Barefield, a local pe- said Barefield, “For children, poverty level. To apply, visit diatric dentist who treats chil- dental problems can progress www.chipmedicaid.org or dren covered by Children’s rather quickly, so we like to call 1-877-543-7669. Austin MHMR Center Opens Doors to Next Step: Power, Justice, Freedom, Vote was the theme of the past New Crisis Respite Facility weekend, and in many ways for the past 100 years. Last week, Austin Travis The expansion of tin, the Texas Department of State our local crisis services is Health Services, Travis County On February 12, 2009, ing a rise in hate crimes and Moskowitz, W.E.B. DuBois, County Mental Health Mental the result of the new funding Healthcare District and New the NAACP will mark its police killings, there is still not Mary White Ovington, Retardation Center appropriated during the 2007 Milestones Foundation have 100th anniversary. The a level playing field in eco- Moorfield Storey and John (ATCMHMR) kicked off the offi- legislative session. Local part- provided local support and NAACP Headquarters, based nomic and educational op- Hanyes Holmes when they cial opening of the new Crisis ners, including the City of Aus- funding for this project. in Baltimore, MD, along with portunities for every commu- said back in 1909: “Hence Respite “Next Step” Program, at its 1,700 units nationwide, nity. The audacious dream of we call upon all the believ- 6222 N Lamar with a ribbon- will host celebrations and America, a land where oppor- ers in democracy to join in a cutting ceremony. Key stake- observances throughout the tunity exists for all and where national conference for the holders present included year ending on February 12, every person is given a chance discussion of present evils, Michael D. Maples from the 2010, that highlight the sig- to reach their full potential, the voicing of protests, and Texas Department of State nificant role the organization still remains elusive.” the renewal of the struggle Health Services, Austin City has played in leading social Texas NAACP Presi- for civil and political lib- Councilmember Lee Leffingwell, change in America. dent Gary Bledsoe said, erty.” So, the NAACP goes Trish Young Brown of the Travis “Our journey remains “Hopefully the time will on, its original mission still County Healthcare District, Joyce unfinished,” says NAACP come when all Americans intact 100 years later: “To Orr, New Milestones Founda- President Ben Jealous. “Afri- and Texans can join the promote equality of rights tion President and Diana Kern, can Americans suffer dispro- voices of Oswald Villard, Ida and to eradicate caste or race local advocate representing con- portionately from the eco- Wells Barnett, William En- prejudice among the citizens sumer interest. Next Step pro- nomic recession, we are see- glish Walling, Henry of the United States.” vides services for individuals that need short-term (up to two weeks), community-based resi- City Hall Alert by Council member dential and outpatient psychi- atric services. Sheryl Cole This new program February 16, 2009 - As reduction proposals, go to Recent appointments to will provide in-facility care we celebrate this Black His- www.cityofaustin.org/bud- Boards and Commissions - for up to two weeks for indi- tory Month, we remember our get. The final action plan will Michael Jones - Robert viduals who are experienc- past, rejoice in our progress be presented to the City Coun- Mueller Municipal Airport ing a psychiatric crisis and and reflect on the challenges cil on February 26th. Plan Implementation Advi- who may be at risk of not of our future. We’re working Acting City Auditor - sory Commission; Ellen maintaining stability inde- hard at City Hall and I want Steve Morgan, who has served Sweets - Sustainable Food pendently in the commu- to share some of our recent as Austin’s City Auditor will Policy Board; Candace Wade nity. The program also in- highlights and upcoming retire on February 28th. We - African American Resource cludes up to two weeks of projects: commend Steve for his out- Advisory Commission. outpatient programs de- Lions Municipal Golf standing service to the City of I am honored to serve signed to develop commu- Course (Muny) - The City Austin. He will be missed. On you on the Austin City Coun- nity support systems and Council approved a resolu- February 12th, the City Coun- cil. Please feel free to contact educate consumers on re- tion supporting the Travis cil appointed Taylor Dudley our office if we can be of any covery life skills needed to County Historical as Acting City Auditor effec- assistance to you. Our num- prevent future hospitaliza- The Browns Commission’s application to tive March 1st. ber is 512-974-2266. tions or incarcerations. the Texas Historical Com- mission for a historical marker at Muny. This distinc- tion, approved by the Com- mission, recognizes the golf course as one of the first inte- grated public golf courses in the South. New Fire Chief - The City of Austin welcomed Austin’s first female Fire Chief, Rhoda Mae Kerr. Chief Kerr previously served as Fire Chief in Little Rock, AR. We look forward to her leader- ship. 2009 Budget - We’re all affected by the economic downturn of our nation. The City Manager presented his cost-reduction plan to ad- dress a projected $20 million shortfall in the General Fund. The community will have an opportunity to give input on this plan at a Town Hall Meet- ing on February 19th from 6pm to 8pm at the Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River Street. Citizen feed- back can also be emailed at [email protected]. For a copy of the presentation Capital metro 4/1color and the detailed menu of cost- Page 6/ THE VILLAGER/February 20, 2009 VillagerVillagerVillager SportsvilleSportsvilleSportsville

had five assists. and Lauren Dorsey 10. Texas Wesleyan had Kerrie Patterson- HT men lose as four players in double figures: Brown is head coach of the Keona Ray, 15, Kim Gatlin Huston-Tillotson Lady women beat Texas and Astin Williams, 13 each, Rams. Wesleyan

was tops for his team with 20 just over two minutes left the In the women’s con- points. Austinite Darrall visiting Rams were out front test Kevetta Williams, a fresh- Glover had eight points and by 15 points. Huston- man, was the game’s pace- By George Hardin 14 rebounds for the local Tillotson players missed 10 maker with 28 points as the SportsBeat Rams. shots in a row as the clock was Huston-Tillotson Lady Rams It was a battle of the rams Rex Kyles and James running down. overcame the Texas Wesleyan as the Texas Wesleyan Univer- Black contributed eight points “We couldn’t capi- Lady Rams 78-69. A gradu- sity Rams overcame the each for the homestanding talize on all the turnovers that ate of University High School Huston-Tillotson University Rams. Huston-Tillotson was we forced,” said William Bell, in Waco, Williams connected Rams 79-63 Saturday, Feb. 14, 6 for 37 in the first half from Huston-Tillotson assistant. on nine of 17 from the field at Mary E. Branch Gymnasium. the field. As the teams broke “We forced 26 turnovers and and hit eight of 11 in shoot- Four players for Texas for the half Texas Wesleyan only got 20 points out of it. ing from the free-throw line. Wesleyan hit scores in the had a 35-26 lead. Upon re- That was A-OK but we got Williams’ 28 points was a double figures as the visitors turning, with the visitors stagnant on offense. They season’s record for the Lady trailed at times but surged ahead by 10 points, Huston- killed us on the boards. They Rams. She surpassed ahead in the second half to Tillotson made a fast-paced got 50 rebounds on us. That Shaneka Mason who made 25 claim a victory in the Red River 15-4 run early in the second hurt big time.” Curtis Jones is points in an earlier game Athletic Conference Game. half to inch ahead 45-44, pro- head men’s basketball coach. against Texas College. Leading all players pelled by Glover’s successful “I think we did a Four Lady Rams was Texas Wesleyan’s Chris fast-break jump shot. From good job to keep attacking, posted double-figure scoring Berry with 25 points. He was that point on Texas Wesleyan getting to the basket,” said marks. Ashley Bell had 16 10 for 17 in shooting and had began to move out front and Texas Wesleyan head coach points and 16 rebounds. Brit- nine rebounds and five steals. Huston-Tillotson remained Terry Waldrop. “They’ve got tany Jones had 13 points and Kennith Gober had 18 points behind for the remainder of a talented team, pressured us Shaneka Mason had 12 for Texas Wesleyan, Terrell the game. really well. We were finally points for Huston-Tillotson. Henry 16, and Ryan Barnes Texas Wesleyan able to break some of the pres- Iesha Everline scored 17 made 12. Huston-Tillotson’s racked up an 8-1 run within sure and get a couple of easy points and led the game in TAKING AIM—Shaneka Mason jumps to shoot for Gabe Haskins, a graduate of a three-minute time span to baskets.” Brennen Shingleton rebounds, with 17. Deanira Huston-Tillotson as two defenders from Texas Wesleyan Shoemaker High in Killeen, gain a 65-56 advantage. With is assistant coach of the team. Monday and Everline both University move in against her. On the left is Andria Mitchell and on the right Sheleatha Simmons. Photo by George E. Emmett Ashford made mark as Hardin umpire in major leagues By George Hardin SportsBeat pire in Major League Base- ture called “Safe” is the larg- ball, taking a post with the est single piece in the exhibit American League. He um- and shows Ashford with his pired his first major league arms spread and hands game in April 1966, when down indicating that the Cleveland defeated Wash- player made it safely to the ington 5-2. base. It is based on a photo- Born in Los Angeles, graph taken of Ashford in Ashford attended Chapman 1955. The larger-than-life University and had been a sculpture is more than six feet postal worker before he be- tall and the outstretched arms gan umpiring at the age of 36. measure 92 inches from fin- Ashford served as an outfield gertip to fingertip. On a trip umpire in the All-Star game to Seattle I was able to get a in 1967 and he worked the close look at the sculpture and World Series in 1970. He the 42 other pieces of art, reached mandatory retire- which includes paintings, ment age that year and began prints and photographs. The Emmett Ashford working as a public relations art is distributed throughout representative for Major the park’s several levels and Emmett Ashford made Paso Texans and the Juarez League Baseball. He had a in the Terrace Club lounge on history when be became the Indios. Another was Tijuana heart attack at the age of 65 the first base side of Safeco first black professional um- Portros. Dissension began and died in Marina del Rey, Park. pire in organized baseball. He when the Portros complained Calif., March 1, 1980. Ashford’s daughter, took to the mound on Feb. 20, about late salary payments. Ashford is the center- Adrienne Cherie Ashford, wrote 1951, as an umpire in the There were financial and piece of an unusual collection his biography, “Strrr-ike!!: Southwest International management problems and of baseball-related images Emmett Ashford, Major League League (SIL). The SIL was a the SIL folded after two sea- called Art in the Park at Safeco Umpire.” She is an educator short-lived organization that sons. Ashford went on to Field, home of the Seattle with a master of arts degree from was created by a merger be- umpire in the Pacific Coast Mariners. It is called the most California State University and tween the Arizona-Texas League for nine years and comprehensive permanent serves as editor of a dance maga- IN IT GOES—Huston-Tillotson’s James Black tips one in League and Sunset League. then he was selected as the art exhibit at any athletic fa- zine. The biography was pub- during the game with Texas Wesleyan University. Black made Among teams were the El first African-American um- cility in the nation. The sculp- lished in 2004. eight points as the HT Rams lost 79-63. Photo by George E. Hardin

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If you second annual BiG IDEA Intended to provide students from the Central Texas are interested in sponsoring Business Plan Competition. with an applied academic Juneteenth website at this event, please visit BiGAUSTIN has extended learning experience and civic www.juneteenthcentraltexas.org. www.junetenthcentraltexas.com the application deadline. engagement, this essay com- Entries must include the and click on the sponsorship All entries are now due by petition will offer an oppor- author’s full name, address, link. February 27, 2009. tunity for students to demon- and phone numbers. Sub- For additional informa- The competition pro- strate areas of education de- missions must be post- tion, please contact Tiffany vides small business own- fined by the Texas Essential marked or delivered no later Johnson Carter at 512-413-5681 ers the opportunity to sub- Skills and Knowledge – per- than March 31, 2009 to be [email protected] mit a business idea to be ception, creative expression/ considered. Essay winners ABOUT Greater East evaluated by a panel of performance, historical and will be notified by May 4, Austin Youth Association hand-picked judges, which cultural heritage, and critical 2009. All entries become the (GEAYA) - GEAYA is a includes early-stage inves- evaluation. The learning ele- property of the Juneteenth 501(c)3 non-profit, volunteer tors, experienced entrepre- organization established in neurs, high-tech industry 1975 to provide organized leaders, bankers, and busi- EMPLOYMENT/BIDS/PRO- and structured sports activi- ness lawyers. ties for the economically dis- “In only its second POSALS/PUBLIC advantaged youth of East BiGAustin Executive Director Jeanette Peten (l) and BiGAustin year, we are proud to an- staff are prepared to take applications. Austin. In 1996, the City of nounce the BiG Idea Busi- INFORMATION/ Austin Parks and Recreation ness Plan Competition has pants a unique opportunity creating wealth. These (PARD) designated GEAYA FOR SALE/FOR RENT/MISC already doubled the to network with members of clubs are now in schools all as the official City sponsor of award,” said Jeannette Austin’s business commu- over Austin. the Annual Juneteenth Cel- City of AustinPurchasing Peten, Executive Director nity and develop contacts BiGAUSTIN is the ebration. PARD’s effort OfficeAdvertisements02/16/2009 and Founder, BiGAUSTIN. that can help launch or leading self-sustainable through GEAYA raises the On October 2, 1995, a revision to the City’s MBE/WBE DBEs “This year, the winner will grow their small businesses. small business development cultural awareness and em- Ordinance became effective. The Ordinance establishes new goals for MBE/ receive cash and in-kind Last year, the competition organization providing in- braces the diversity of this his- WBE or DBE Participation Bid/Proposal. Bidders are required to docu- prizes valued at $10,000.” had 60 submissions. The novative growth strategies torical event for all of Austin. ment efforts to solicit MBE/WBE or DBEs in the Compliance Plan. The Three finalists will be winner was Gayle Skiera, to underserved entrepre- Goals for each project and the instructions and forms for the Compliance Founder and CEO of The neurs in Central Texas. For Plan are included in the MBE/WBE or DBE Program Packet included in Let our Classifieds selected to present their “big Money Academy, which more details on the BiG Idea the solicitation. For construction contracts, the MBE/WBE or DBE Pro- work for you. Call idea” to an anticipated au- Business Plan Competition, gram Packet is a separately bound volume of the Project Manual. ALL 476-0082 dience of more than 500 provides hands-on experi- BIDS AND COMPLIANCE PLANS NOT RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE prominent members of the ence with money, coupled guidelines and rules for en- DATE AND TIME SET FORTH WILL BE RETURNED TO THE BID- for more local business community at with lessons on key finan- tering the competition, visit DER UNOPENED. SPECIAL NOTICE: Solicitations issued on behalf of information, look us up the April 17th BiG Idea Day cial distinctions, which em- www.bigaustin.org, or con- the Electric Utility Dept. (Austin Energy) are no longer advertised in the on the web at Luncheon. This annual, power kids to see the value tact BiGAUSTIN at 512-928- Austin American Statesman. Notices will be posted on the City of Austin sold out event offers partici- of using money as a tool for 8010. Purchasing website at: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/purchase www.theaustinvillager.com A. CONSTRUCTION ADVERTISEMENTS - ALL CONSTRUC- $$$$$$$$$ TION SEALED BIDS addressed to the City of Austin will be received PRIOR TO date and time indicated for the following project(s), in Request for Proposal A Historical Chronology Of the Reception Area, 10th FL., Ste. 1045, Office of Contract and Land Austin Community College Management, OCLM, One Texas Center (OTC), 505 Barton Springs Rd., District is requesting proposals Austin, TX, then publicly opened and read aloud in the 10th FL. Black Austin Up To 1980 from firms for the purpose of se- Conference Room, Ste. 1045, unless otherwise indicated in the ad- ers. Practically all attempts of lecting a provider for irrigation sys- By Chuck Pennie L.C. Anderson. The first vertisement. All Bids received after the time set forth will be re- tems repair and maintenance ser- Special to the Villager school building was at Olive such has been proven to be turned to the bidder unopened. The OWNER’s Official opening the vices district-wide. July 1839 - Mahala and Curve Streets. unconstitutional, they Bids shall establish the time for opening of the Bids. All Bid Depos- Murchison, a 10 year old mu- 1940 - Austin has a claimed. its are refundable upon return of documents within the specified Request for Proposal No. 934- latto slave is the first black population of 70,000,14,000 of This was a conversation time frame and in good condition, unless otherwise indicated. UN- LESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, Project Manuals, Plans and Ad- 09019RW person in Austin. She works who is black. The blacks lived between Austin’s City Fa- denda may be obtained at the Office of Engineering Design & Sur- All proposals must be sub- as a maid for the wife of mainly in the eastern part of thers and other controlling veying, PWD, Ste. 760, OTC. First time bidders are encouraged to mitted to the Purchasing Depart- Alexander Murchison for town. Most of the city’s eight factors to arrive at a solution attend the pre-bid conference to assure their understanding of ment by no later than 2:00 p.m., which Murchison School is schools for blacks are now in to the fact that blacks were Owner’s bidding and contracting requirements, particularly M/WBE Central Time, on Thursday, April later named. East Austin. Clarksville El- present in small numbers in Procurements Program requirements. Cashiers or Certified Check 2, 2009. March 1865 - Wesley ementary and Brackenridge practically all sections of the The Request for Proposal is Payable to the City of Austin or acceptable Bid Bond must accom- Chapel Methodist Episcopal Elementary, 419 West Eliza- city, excepting the area just available in the ACC Purchasing pany each bid. Bidders will be required to provide Payment/Perfor- Church is organized. The first beth Street are exceptions. east of East Avenue and south mance bonds as specified in the bidding documents. The City re- Office [(512)223-1044] between the church building is built in 1946 - Heman Marion of the city cemetery. This area serves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any informal- hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., ity in the bids received. Monday through Friday, and on the 1874-75 at Fourth Street and Sweat is rejected by the Uni- seem to be an all black popu- Bidders must attend any Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and are ACC Purchasing website: http:// Congress Avenue. Currently versity of Texas Law School lation. encouraged to attend any non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference to ensure www.austincc.edu/purchase/ Wesley United Methodist because he is black. He sues The City Fathers de- their understanding of Owner’s bidding and contracting requirements, par- advertisedbids.php. All responses Church is located at 1164 San and wins in the U.S. Supreme cided to recommend that the ticularly MBE/WBE Procurement Program requirements. If the Pre-Bid must be sealed and returned to the Bernard Street. Court in 1950. UT admits the nearest approach to the solu- Conference is mandatory the Bidder must arrive and sign-in within fifteen ACC Purchasing Office, ACC Ser- June 1865 - Union Gen- first blacks to some graduate tion of the segregation prob- vice Center, 9101 Tuscany Way, (15) minutes of the scheduled start time of the meeting, otherwise the eral Gordon Granger arrives programs. lem will be the designation of Austin, Texas 78754, by the date Bidder will not be allowed to submit a Bid for the project. in Texas to declare the slaves 1952 - Samuel Huston this district as a negro district, 1. ONION CRK FLOOD HAZRD MITIGATION ECOSYS- and time indicated above. Elec- free, more than two years af- and Tillotson Colleges merge and that all the facilities and TEM RESTOR. & REC. (CIP 8602 6307 6803). IFB 6100 CLMC025. tronically transmitted responses Pickup bid docs at OTC, STE 760, Gabriel Stan 974-7151 after 2/16/09. A will NOT be accepted unless oth- ter President Lincoln enacted to form Huston-Tillotson Col- conveniences be provided the refundable deposit of $50 is required. For info Darryl Haba, 974-7205. A erwise stated in the documents. the Emancipation Proclama- lege. negros in this district as an MANDATORY Vendor Conf will be held at One Texas Center, 505 Barton The ACC Board of Trustees tion. 1955 - The UT Board of incentive to draw the negro Sprgs Rd, 8th floor Conf Rm A at 1:00P on 2/24/09. Offers due prior to reserves the right to reject any and/ 1867 - Blacks organize Regents decides to allow population to this area and 10:30A on 3/12/09. No Compliance Plan due. Offers will be opened on 3/ or all responses and waive all for- the First Baptist Church in the blacks to enroll in all classes. away from white populated 12/09 at 10:30A. malities in the solicitation process. rear of a blacksmith’s shop on September 1956 marks the areas where they now lived. 2. WATER TREATMENT PLANT 4 CM@R (CIP 3960-2207- MB/WBE the southeast corner of Con- first time black undergradu- No other district with a heavy 7185) RFQ CLMA002. Pick up at OTC, STE 760 after 2/16/09. No gress Avenue and West 10th ates enroll. negro population will be pro- Deposit is required. For info Carolyn Williams at 974-7049 or Robert “Austin Canyon Corpora- Street under the leadership of 1967 - City Council es- vided these amenities. Hengst at 974-3490. A Pre-submittal meeting will be held on Wednesday, tion is requesting certified COA 2/25/09 at Austin City Hall, in Council Chambers, Rm 1001, 301 W. 2nd minoritysubcontractor bids for the the Rev. Jacob Fontain. The tablishes a Human Rights As a result of not being Street, Austin, TX at 1:00P. Responses due prior to 5:00P on Thursday, Dittmar Gym Enclosure bidding 2/ church later moves to a build- Commission. provided facilities and conve- 3/12/09. Offerors will be read aloud on Thursday, 3/12/09 at 5:00P in Conf 26/09. Call 327-3135 or e-mail ing at 14th and Red River 1968 - Wilhemina Delco niences (water, electricity, Rm 10A. [email protected] for specific Streets. becomes the first black elected garbage pickups and sanita- information.” B. SERVICES AND SYSTEMS CONTRACTING/ C. COM- 1860s - The black com- to the Austin Independent tion services), blacks moved MODITIES - Solicitations will be issued, and sealed bids or proposals Employment munity of Masontown is School District Board. to four specific areas; may be received at the Purchasing Office, Municipal Building, 124 W. Drivers Wanted founded by Ralford and Sam 1970- The U.S. Justice Masontown - 8th St., 3rd floor, Room 308/310, telephone number (512) 974-2500, Drivers:New Pay Increases Mason Jr. who purchase Department files suit against Masontown was bounded by Austin, TX until the dates and times specified on following item(s): Get Pre-hired now! property on Cedar/Fourth AISD for failure to desegre- Sixth Street on the north, B. SOLICITATION SERVICES AND SYSTEMS Swift offers local CDL training 1. SDC0160 LOCKSMITH MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Street. gate schools. Volma Overton, Third Street on the south, and employs - dedicated regional SERVICES. Offers due prior to 2:00P on 3/4/09. 1868 - The Freedman’s president of the Austin Chap- Waller Street on the west and and OTR fleets. 2.BKH0033REBID1 RECYCLING DROP_OFF CENTER. Of- Bureau School opens the first ter of the NAACP, also sues. Chicon Street on the east. 800-397-1908 fers due prior to 11:00A on 3/4/09. school building for blacks. It 1971 - Berl Hancock be- Wheatsville - 3. RML0012 PAINTING SERVICES. A Vendor Conf will be held Austin was also paid for by blacks. comes the first black elected Wheatsville’s boundaries rd at Municipal Bldg, 3 FLR at 2:00P on 2/25/09. Offers due prior to 2:00P Community 1871 - The black com- to the City Council since re- were Rio Grande Street on the on 3/5/09. College munity of Clarksville is construction. east, Shoal Creek on the west, 4. SSC0095 BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM REPAIR founded when Charles Grif- 1975 - Nineteenth Street 24th Street on the south and AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE AUSTIN CONVENTION CEN- New Jobs for the Week fin, whose freed name was is changed to Martin Luther 26th Street on the north. TER AND PALMER EVENTS CENTER. Offers due prior to 2:30P on of 02/16/09 Charles Clark. He buys some King Jr. Blvd at the urging of Clarksville - Clarksville 3/4/09. Part-Time (50%) Computer acreage on what is now West black groups. is between Waterson and 5. SDC0161 TRAILER MOUNTED THERMOPLASTIC Support Senior Technician 10th Street with West Lynn on PREMELTER. Offers due prior to 3:00P on 3/4/09. Cypress Creek Campus 10th Street. 1980 - The Carver Mu- C. SOLICITATION COMMODITIES 20 hours per week, as as- January 1881 - The seum, a repository for local the east and the Missouri Pa- 1. STA0197 ELECTRICALLY HEATED VAPORIZERS AND signed. American Missionary Asso- black history opens. A new cific Railroad tracks (MoPac) PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES FOR SULFUR DIOXIDE. Offers due $1,587-$1,984/Monthly ciation opens Tillotson Col- facility and the George Wash- on the west. prior to 10:30A on 3/3/09. Job #0902007 lege and Normal Institute. ington Carver Library is estab- Kincheonville - It’s 2. STA0189 RE-BID 24-MONTH CONTRACT FOR FIRE Head Librarian 1900 - Samuel Huston lished. boundaries were Brodie Lane HYDRANT UPPER BARRELS. Offers due prior to 11:30A on 3/3/09. Cypress Creek Campus College is founded at Wesley HISTORICAL BLACK on the west, Longview on the 3. STA0198 36-MONTH REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FOR Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm. Methodist Church. The first SETTLEMENTS east, Paisano Trail on the FIRE HYDRANTS. Offers due prior to 10:30A on 3/4/09. Commensurate upon experi- president was R.S. Around 1927 there had north and Davis lane on the THE CITY OF AUSTIN HEREBY NOTIFIES ALL OFFERORS ence. south. THAT IN REGARD TO ANY CONTRACT ENTERED INTO PUR- Job #0902008 Lovinggood. been considerable talk in Aus- Disclaimer:: SUANT TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT; MINORITY BUSINESS EN- Apply at HR 1907 - A new high tin, as well as other cities, in TERPRISES WILL BE AFFORDED EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd. school for black students is regard to the race segregation This research is based SUBMIT OFFERS IN RESPONSE TO THIS INVITATION AND WILL 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 established. It is later named problem. “This problem can- on information filed in the NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE GROUNDS OF Job Line (512) 223-5621 L.C. Anderson High School, not be solved legally under Austin History Center and RACE, COLOR, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY IN CON- hhtp://www/austincc.ed after the educator who was any zoning law known to us the Carver Museum at 1165 SIDERATION FOR AN AWARD. EEO/AA/M/F/D/V the brother of the principal, at present”, held the city pow- Angelina Street in Austin,TX.