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Vol. 43 No. 6 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] June 26, 2015 HTHT andand CommunityCommunity OfficialsOfficials BreakBreak GroundGround INSIDE onon SandraSandra JoyJoy AndersonAnderson CommunityCommunity HealthHealth andand WellnessWellness CenterCenter Supreme Court rejects bigotry state license plates. See ELLIS RAPPIN’ Page 3 Tommy Wyatt We keep fighting the same issues! The events of the last week focused light on one Notable community of the main issues that we leader announces have been facing since the commissioner entry. Civil War. And that issue See NORTEY seems to be “Do the South- Page 4 ern states have the right to operate outside of the Union” (United States)? Many of them have been ignoring many of our Fed- “DIG IN” - Pictured from left to right: Mr. George Miller, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of CommUnity eral Laws as though they do Care Health Center. Dr. Mini Kahlon, Vice Dean for Strategy Partnerships, Dell Medical School at The Uni- not apply to them. versity of Texas at Austin. Mr. Albert Hawkins, Chair, Huston-Tillotson University Board of Trustees. State officials provide We have had to use fed- Dr. Larry L. Earvin, President and CEO, Huston-Tillotson University. Mrs. Ada Anderson. significant reforms eral troops to enforce many Ms. Patricia “Trish” Young Brown, President and CEO of Central Health. Dr. James Baker, System Chief to nursing homes. of the U. S. laws. Like when Medical Officer, Austin Travis County Integral Care. Photo by Mark Matson. See AARP the governor of Arkansas re- Page 5 fused to let Black students (AUSTIN, Texas) - emony. Existing buildings “As a growing com- 14,704 square foot struc- enter the Little Rock, formerly Huston-Tillotson Univer- were removed and the munity, we see this medi- ture include a primary seling, wellness programs, all white, schools after deseg- sity President and Chief grounds prepared for the cal, educational, research care facility for the deliv- and the incorporation of a regation in that state. We just Executive Officer Larry L. Sandra Joy Anderson Com- model as a comprehensive ery of medical services, as peer education network. finished commerating the Earvin, Ph.D., completed munity Health and means of servicing our stu- well as resources to pro- CommUnityCare 50th Anniversary March on one of his final goals be- Wellness Center that will dents as well as Travis vide health and substance (CUC), a Federally Quali- Selma, Alabama. fore retirement when he be located on the corner County residents,” said abuse education, health fied Health Center (FQHC), th Last weekend was the joined community leaders of 11 Street and Earvin. promotion, drug and alco- will occupy 12,000-square commemoration of the for a groundbreaking cer- Chalmers Avenue. Components of the hol assessment and coun- See ANDERSON, page 2 150th Anniversary of ULTIMATE LOUISIANA PARTY-BLUES & Juneteenth in Texas. At the Texas approves comprehensive CULTURAL FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES STAGE same time there are all kinds body camera law Senator West’s of efforts that are afoot to LINEUP FOR VICTORY GRILL, JUNE 27 & 28 continue the separation of bill could become national model the races. It all came to a head last week with the shooting incident of nine people in South Carolina while they were in church. It is being investigated as a hate and terrorist crime. Texas State Senator In several states, there Multiple Live Bands, 2 Stages, Vendor Royce West is a movement to have Con- Village, Visual Artists, Food and More… federate flags removed from those of open records, pri- Baton Rouge, LA - all state property, and it has TX 78702. vacy, records retention, The Ultimate Louisiana been challenged over a long For more information local policies, funding and Party - Blues & Cultural period of time. However, the and tickets please log on to data management. To ac- Festival is pleased to an- events in South Carolina www.ulparty.com or call complish this, Sen. West nounce the stage lineups brought this issue to a head 225-802-9681. For more DALLAS, TX - Texas The new law will also assembled a group of law for Austin, at the Victory ,and with it, more attention information on the venue State Senator Royce leverage state purchasing enforcement administra- Grill, on June 27 and June to the issue. Just a few days please call 512-291-6211 West’s (D-Dallas) efforts power to assist agencies tion and labor organiza- 28. The two day event also earlier, a judge in Texas ruled or visit https:// have led to the passage of with the purchase of body tions, sheriff’s depart- features a Vendor Village, that the state had a right to www.facebook.com/ one of the most compre- camera equipment, data ments, city and county or- visual artists and festival refuse issuance of Confeder- VictoryGrill. The event hensive pieces of body storage and the operation ganizations, advocacy food favorites. Headliners ate License Plates in this state. will benefit the non-profit camera legislation in the of a body-worn camera groups, prosecutors and are Hit City Digital Records Citizens of all races Music Business Institute of nation into law. Senator program in addition to cre- defense attorneys to ad- artist Henry Turner Jr. & paused from celebrating New Orleans and their CE West’s Senate Bill 158 es- ating a grant program that dress the varied issues re- Flavor, Orleans’ Records Juneteenth to remember the (Cutting Edge) Confer- tablishes statewide policy will be administered by lated to body cameras Carlo Ditta and the victims of Carolina with obser- ences and Events. on the use of body-worn the governor’s office. Lo- from every angle. TreaHouse Collective and vations held around the coun- Saturday, June 27: cameras by law enforce- cal police and sheriff’s de- “We were able to be- the Reggae band Idiginis. try. It is shameful that tragic The Main Stage ment and provides a grant partments will be eligible gin the process through MC for the Main Stage is events have to happen before lineup opens at 2:30pm program to assist law en- to apply for grant funding. the framework provided TabcRadio’s LIVE 365 radio we can move forward on with singer/songwriter LZ forcement agencies in pur- Senator West worked ef- by the draft version of host Jeff Heyen. Show many of the issues that face Dillon. Folk and Blues chasing cameras. Texas fectively with Senate lead- SB158. When the legisla- times for Saturday and our communities and our na- player Nathan Kress per- Governor Greg Abbott ers, the Lt. Governor, tive session began, this al- Sunday are 2:00pm to tion. forms at 3:30pm, followed signed the bill on Friday House leadership and the lowed discussion by stake- 1:00am. Tickets are It appears that every by the Pop/Rock band (June 19) after the Texas Office of the Governor to holders to begin immedi- $10.00 for adults. $5.00 for time we take one step for- January May at 4:30pm. A Senate approved the bill secure more than $10 mil- ately,” said Senator West. children 12 and under. ward, we take two steps back. Les Paul Jam with surprise 22-8 and the Texas House lion in funding for the “Through the dialogue Children 2 and under free. But, we as a community, will musicians is on from 5:30 passed a similar measure matching grant program. that emerged, we were The venue is located at keep moving forward against to 6:15pm and then the 135-4. SB158will become SB158 addresses ma- able to gain consensus on 1104 E. 11th Street, Austin, See PARTY, page 2 all odds. law on Sept. 1. jor policy concerns such as See SB158, page 2 Page 2 ~ June 26, 2015/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com THE COMMUNIQUÉ The Sandra Joy Anderson Community Health and Wellness Center is named for the late daughter of HT alumna Mrs. Ada Cecilia Collins Anderson continued from page 1 partment of Mental Health. feet of the Center to provide primary medical care. The Sandra Joy Anderson Community The remaining portion of the facility will house HT’s Health and Wellness Center is named for the late daugh- research psychiatrist, a psychologist, a community en- ter of HT alumna Mrs. Ada Cecilia Collins Anderson, gagement officer and support personnel. 92, who gave Huston-Tillotson University $3 million— Additional partners include The University of Texas the largest gift in the institution’s history. Anderson at- at Austin Dell Medical School and Austin Travis County tended Austin’s two predominantly black colleges, Integral Care (ATCIC), providing staffing support, and Samuel Huston and Tillotson, before they were merged, the City of Austin that has committed funds for engi- and she received her master’s degree in 1965 from UT neering studies, salaries, lawyer’s fees, and other needs Austin. With shovel in hand, she was among the first in the start-up phase of the clinic. Recently, the Central to turn the dirt at the location of the structure. Health board members approved funding for furnish- The Center is envisioned to launch a $35 million ings and equipment. complex that will not only help address mental health The Center also will help relieve the previously iden- disparities and increase health and wellness across the tified strain on Travis County’s mental health resources by community, but increase the number of African Ameri- adding treatment options and services that residents and “BUILDING A LIVING LEGACY” - Pictured can mental health physicians in Central Texas, and serve taxpayers need. With the focus on addressing mental from left to right: Dr. Larry L. Earvin, President and the medical needs of HT students and faculty mem- health needs, ATCIC is anticipated to be the behavioral CEO, Huston-Tillotson University - Mrs. Ada bers. HT officials foresee a health and wellness com- health provider, as it is in other CommUnity Care loca- Anderson - Mrs. Wilhelmina Delco. Photo courtesy plex to house the Kinesiology Department and Inter- tions. Both have been on the forefront of bringing com- of Angela Wyatt/VILLAGER collegiate Athletics. Approximately one third of HT’s munity-based integrated physical and mental health ser- who most recently served as professor and chair of the 1,031 students are athletes with kinesiology ranking vices to vulnerable populations in our community. Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, among the top five majors. Through the partnership, the universities will work Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, Earvin’s retirement is effective June 30, 2015. together to address mental health challenges in Aus- D.C., to aid in the research component. Lawson, who As a historically black institution, Huston-Tillotson tin, particularly in underserved populations. The insti- will manage the center, is joining the Dell Medical School University’s mission is to nurture a legacy of leader- tutions plan to hire a team that will produce combined as a professor and Associate Dean of Health Dispari- ship and excellence in education, connecting knowl- training programs, new models of care, and research ties. He has published more than 180 articles, received edge, power, passion, and values. The University of- to address needs in East Austin and communities with numerous federal and local grants, and served as chief fers associate and master’s degrees in addition to Bach- disproportionate burdens of mental illness. of psychiatry in Arkansas for the Veterans Administra- elor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in more HT officials identified Dr. William Lawson tion and chief medical officer for the Tennessee De- than 20 areas of study. Since its inception, the Party has been held in Texas, Arizona, California, Oregon, Utah, Idaho and Washington State continued from page 1

Austin Music Society Saturday Main Stage event Ann Semple at 9:00pm. The at 7:30pm. Idiginis returns then Christian rocker tion parties have been takes the stage at 6:30. At performances at 11:30pm. event performances for Sat- for their Sunday perfor- T’Quan Moore takes the held in Texas, Arizona, 7:30pm Sax player Billy The Outdoor Stage urday end with R&B singer mance at 8:30pm, fol- stage at 7:00pm. Carlo California, Oregon, Utah, Ray Sheppard and his band opens at 2:00pm with mu- Sha Davis at 10:00pm. lowed by Brett Barrow at Ditta and the TreaHouse Idaho and Washington performs R&B and Jazz, sic, followed at 3:00pm with Sunday June 28: 9:30pm. Henry Turner Jr. & Collective return at State. The ever evolving followed by Americana/ a performance by Country The Main Stage Flavor close out the 8:00pm and blues singer celebrations are now turn- Jazz guitarist Brett Barrow duo, Paige & Ahnna. Indian opens with Bluesman event’s indoor perfor- Ru Coleman performs at ing into two day festivals at 8:30pm. At 9:30pm Or- Sitar player Indrajit plays at Tommy Elskes at 2:30pm, mance slots at 10:30pm. 9:00pm. with local, regional and leans’ records and blues 4:00pm, followed at 5:00pm then R&B singer Jackie The Outdoor Stage The Ultimate Louisi- national touring act perfor- guitarist and singer Carlo by the Americana/Christian Venson performs at opens with LZ Dillon at ana Party was created in mances. Upcoming Ulti- Ditta and the TreaHouse singer Trust Peoples. At 3:30pm. The Blues/Rock 2:00pm, at 3:00pm the 2011 by Henry Turner Jr. mate Louisiana Parties in- Collection perform and 6:00pm the Louisiana Indie band Skyline goes on at Reggae band Island Rose These family friendly clude Dan Electro’s Guitar then Hit City Digital Rock Band Oddfellows 4:30 followed by a Les Paul takes the stage, Toni Ann events bring the culture, Bar in Houston, Texas on Records’ Henry Turner Jr. takes the stage followed at Jam, featuring surprise Semple returns at excitement and fun of his July 18 and 19 and the Ba- and Flavor bring on their 7:00pm by singer/ guest artists at 5:30pm. 4:00pm, followed by the home state to audiences ton Rouge Mardi Gras Fes- Louisiana style of Reggae, songwriter Samantha Anna Fair City Fire, a Rock/Blues Scott Strickland Band, a around the country. They tival scheduled for Febru- Blues, Soul and Funk to the Little. R&B performer Cato band takes the stage at blues/jazz/rock band at also give talent a place to ary 6, 2016. stage at 10:30pm. The is on at 8:00pm, followed by 6:30pm, followed by Astrid 5:00pm. Outlaw Country showcase their music, Please note that Texas Roots/ Rock Reggae Native American and Afri- North, a Pop Pianist who artist Cody Joe Hodges songs, spoken word and vi- lineup may be subject to band Idiginis, close out the can R&B Jazz soloist Toni resides in Berlin, Germany performs at 6:00pm and sual arts. Since its incep- change.

SB158 hopes to tackle critical issues of by our communities nationwide.” as the use of lethal force,” said Senator West. police body camera operations With the recent surge of controversial incidents be- This is the second chapter for Senator West re- continued from page 1 ing recorded on cell phones across the country, video evi- garding the video documentation of police work. Back the proper approach to critical issues such as when dence has become a critical element in sorting out what in 2001, he crafted successful legislation that required a camera should be in operation, data management and really happened in police involved deadly force cases. dashboard cameras in police cruisers. “Opposition to retention, open records policy and cost. By the time the Senator West sees the new law as a way to repair the that state law and program was harsh, but now police bill emerged from committee, it had earned the support fraying relationship between the public and law enforce- officers won’t leave the station without them,” he said. of law enforcement agencies. I felt it was important for ment. “Police departments are finding that by using body Senator West applauds the work of Rep. Allen Texas to be at the forefront of this emerging issue related cameras to document encounters between police officers Fletcher in guiding SB158 through the Texas House of to police accountability and also to respond to issues raised and citizens, it reduces complaints against police as well Representatives. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/June 26, 2015 ~ Page 3 CHURCH & TOWN BULLETIN Juneteenth: Reflecting on Sacrifice, Tradition Country Boyz Fixin’s 4140 E. 12th Street, Austin, TX 78721 another two-and-a-half oak, which still stands to- is celebrated with parties Featuring Fish, Poboys, Hot Wings, Pork Chops, years on June 19, 1865. day, is known as the Free- and various cultural Homemade Gumbo, Shrimp and Alligator That day is now known as dom Tree. events. In my hometown DINE IN OR ORDER TO GO Juneteenth, and this year In recent years, of Marlin (southeast of Mon - Friday 11 am - 8 p.m. Saturday - 12 noon - 8 p.m. marks its 150th anniver- Juneteenth observances Waco), we try to have a Closed Sunday sary. have been held through- family gathering centered Call (512) 928-5555 It’s an important day out the nation. It’s now an on that day. Growing up *Mention this ad and get a FREE 20 oz. Drink* for all of us to remember. official holiday recognized in Texas, my family would Throughout Texas, there in 43 states and the Dis- gather on this day and my are landmarks that help us trict of Columbia. grandfather made sure we to recognize Juneteenth’s Having retired from knew why we gathered. It the U.S. Army, I will never was a time of joy and a DOUBLE significance. One memo- By Lawrence Randle rable marker is in forget when I was sta- time of reflection. TEXAS - Tradition has Galveston where the last tioned at Fort Rucker, Al in While parties are always been a part of my slaves were freed in the 1980; several of us from good, I believe Juneteenth life. From my upbringing South. Texas were celebrating gives us all an opportunity “R” throughout my military Unlike today with in- Juneteenth. Others no- to recognize the reason for career, it is something I formation spreading rap- ticed us and asked what the Emancipation Procla- value deeply, which is why idly around the globe, we were doing. We told mation. We need to recog- commemorating word of the slaves’ free- them we were paying trib- nize the meaning of the day GROCERY Juneteenth is so important dom came slowly in the ute to those who sacri- and the sacrifice that our *We cash ALL Tax Refund*Checks *Check Out to me. Many people think 19th Century. It came by ficed and paved the way ancestors made for us. It’s 450l East Martin Luther King Blvd. that all slavery ended word of mouth. In Mis- for us. It wasn’t long be- also a good time to reflect when President Abraham souri City and Palmer Plan- fore they too began com- and understand that we WeWe WantWant YOUYOU!! should not take the free- Lincoln issued the Emanci- tation, slaves gathered un- memorating Juneteenth AdvertiseAdvertise WithWith TheThe pation Proclamation on der the branches of a gi- alongside us. dom that we enjoy in this VILLAGER Jan. 1, 1863. But some gantic live oak where they Today, from Austin to country for granted, not VILLAGER slaves, like the ones in were told they were no Dallas, from San Antonio only as African Americans Ebenezer Baptist Church Texas, weren’t freed for longer slaves. That live to Fort Worth, Juneteenth but as Americans as well. 1010 East 10th Street 512-478-1875 Fax 512-478-1892 Bus Ministry Call 512-478-1875 Statement from Sen. Ellis on U.S. Sunday Services Worship Service 8:00 A.M. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Supreme Court decision re: Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. 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After all, the thy of the state’s honor, an op-ed for the Austin WORSHIP SERVICES battle flag never flew over and I’m glad the Supreme American-Statesman ar- Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. “I’m pleased that guing that Texas should be Church School - 9:45 a.m. the Texas Capitol and is not Court ruling gives Texas Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon Texas will not be put in the one of the Six Flags of the ability to make that allowed to select the mes- Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. position of issuing state- Texas. It was instead decision.” sages it wants to promote. “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor TEXAS GOVERNOR AUSTIN, TX - dent of The Jason Foun- honoring Jonathan SIGNS SUICIDE Governor Greg Abbott dation, said, “Our goal Childers would not Agape Baptist Church signed The Jason Flatt with The Jason Flatt Act have been possible In “The Centre” Bldg. F-15 7801 N. 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Ed Calahan Suicide is the 2 risk youth for suicide. made all the difference Pastor Website www.agapebcaustintx.com leading cause of death Bottom line, lives will be in the passage of this in our nation, and in saved.” The Bill was bill,” said Michele Ray, A Ministry That Ministers Texas, for ages 10-24, sponsored in the House CEO of The Jason Foun- only surpassed by “un- by Representative dation. intentional injuries.” Bryon Cook and in the The Jason Flatt Act The Jason Flatt Act Senate by Senator Dr. has now been passed in works within a state’s Donna Campbell. the following 16 states: Globalizing the Gospel requirements for In-Ser- The Jason Flatt Act Tennessee, Louisiana, 1179 San Bernard Street, Edward M. Fleming, Austin, TX 78702, 512-478-7023 Sr. Pastor vice or Certification in Texas was passed in California, Mississippi, Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:00 A.M. Training by adding honor of Jonathan Illinois, Arkansas, West Sunday Morning Worship, 10:15 A.M. OLIVET BAPTIST youth suicide aware- Childers, a 15 year old Virginia, Utah, Alaska, Visit our website @ www.obcaus.org CHURCH ness and prevention as student from Fairfield South Carolina, Ohio, DAVID CHAPEL Missionary Baptist Church part of that state’s train- ISD who took his life al- North Dakota, Wyo- Texas Governor ing for educators. most two years ago. ming, Montana, Geor- SUNDAY | Christian Education 9:15a.m. Greg Abbott Worship 10:30 a.m. (MLK) Clark Flatt, Presi- “The Jason Flatt Act gia, and Texas. Nursery Available Villager Youth Brigade will be taking sponsorships Do you have church news? Would you like to TUESDAY | TNT Bible Study starting summer of 2015.Your support has been purchase a monthly ad for your church? (Pflugerville) 6:45p.m. much appreciated over the years. Please continue Inquire TODAY! WEDNESDAY | Prayer & Praise 7:00p.m. to invest in Austin’s youth. We look forward to Bible Study 7:30p.m. another successful year with some promising Send your information to [email protected] students. FMI Call 512-476-0082 or call 512-476-0082 Dr. Joseph C. Parker, Jr. 512-472-9748 www.davidchapel.org Senior Pastor 2211 E.MLK @ Chestnut St. Austin, TX 78702 La Génération des Vainqueurs Olive Branch Fellowship of Austin / All Faith Chapel 4110 Guadalupe St Bldg #639 Austin, TX 78751 Ministry Church Sunday Morning This life, therefore, is not righteous- Imani Community Church Worship @ 11: am ness, but growth in righteousness; not health, Davis Elementray Auditorium 5214 West Duval Road Tuesday - Friday: 3pm -10pm but healing; not being, but becoming; not rest, but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be, Walking and Appointment Sunday School 9:00 A.M. but we are growing toward it. The process is Prophetess Wednesday Bible Study | 7:45pm Worship Service 10:00 A.M. not yet finished, but it is going on. 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as the President of the Black Austin Democrats. As by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon president he has organized forums to educate the On June 22, 2015 James Nortey announced his community on public housing. Furthermore, he intention to run for Travis County Commissioner served as the Vice-Chair for the Capital Area Progres- Court Precinct 1 in front of family members, support- sive Democrats. ers, co workers, and friends. For instance, Doris Wil- James Nortey is running for Travis County Com- liams a very active in the Democratic Party was one missioner Precinct 1 due to the fact Ron Davis does of the supporters who stood behind James; while not plan to seek re-election. Moreover, Travis County making the announcement. The crowd, full of sup- Precinct 1 covers the Eastern part of Travis County, porters, gathered to hear James Nortey speak. which has large share of African Americans and also Moreover, James Nortey has been very involved a growing African Diaspora community. For instance, in the local community. James served on numerous Manor and Pflugerville has seen a drastic increase Austin city boards and also has led numerous Demo- of African Americans. According to Diaspora Vote, cratic party clubs. For instance, he was an appointed the growing African Diaspora will play a role in get- James Nortey and Doris Williams. to the City of Austin Planning Commission. He served ting the next County Commissioner elected. Photos by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon

by Tsoke walk or drive down the the Juneteenth celebra- (Chuch) Adjavon parade route. A line of ve- tion. A Day of Celebration hicles and marchers start For some like Ms. Juneteenth marks the at MLK and Comal to make Eldridge who is running day in which the Federal their way to Rosewood for 450th District Court, soldiers landed in Texas to Park. While on route, they also attended the parade inform African Americans throw candy and beads to to meet numerous people slaves that they were free the parade attendees. Af- from the African American from slavery. Therefore, ter the parade, there are community. As a candi- Juneteenth is the day of fes- vendors at Rosewood date she believes that di- tivity and celebration of Park. versity and inclusion are freedom from years of sla- Not only should very important aspects for very. In Austin Texas, the Juneteenth be a day of cel- the community if, elected Juneteenth event is cel- ebration, but it should be to the bench. Other can- ebrated at Rosewood Park a day in which Africans didates included Garry in East Austin. Americans and others get Cobb for the Travis County As usual, when the involved in their communi- District Attorney, Richard festivities start there are ties. At this event numer- Franklin and James Nortey various businesses, com- ous elected officials, ap- for the Travis County Com- munity civic leaders and pointed officials and can- missioner Court Precinct 1 Austin All-Star Band, Chantal Eldrige, and Richard Franklin. marching bands which didates also take part in were also in attendance. Juneteenth 2015 Parade Travis County Commissioner Court Holds Juneteenth Fest

Commissioner Ron Davis and Buffalo Soldiers. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon

by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon On June 19, the Travis County Commissioner’s Court Office organized a Juneteenth celebration. It was an opportunity for both the workers at Travis County and the public to commemorate this historical day. The event started with the, “Buffalo Soldiers” presenting the flags to Commissioner Ron Davis. Photos by After the presentation there were various speeches to mark this event. In Angela Wyatt addition, there were some performances and presentations. Then, the attendees had the opportunity to enjoy the food, various venders, and different booths that were present at the event. Furthermore, the attendees had the opportunity walk down various educational booths. Juneteenth became a state holiday in 1980, making Texas one of the first south- ern states to recognize and to acknowledge this holiday. Juneteenth marks the day in which Union soldiers landed in Galveston Texas in order to enforce the Emancipa- tion Proclamation. Austin's Jr. Miss Juneteenth 2015 by Aja Rowland AUSTIN, TX - 11 year old, SaNaya White, was born and raised in Austin, TX. She is active in her community, church, and school. She just won the crown as Austin's Jr. Miss Juneteenth 2015! Her platform in the pageant was creating beautiful scarves to crown the heads of girls with cancer in the Austin area. SaNaya really likes to help others and give back to those that need assistance. She also enjoys reading, writ- ing, singing, acting, dancing, playing volleyball and kickball. Although she is not shy to let her light shine, SaNaya stays humble and is appreciative to God for helping her achieve a lot of things at such a early age. Besides her recent win, she is proud to have been accepted into the Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders for middle school next year. Her goal is to continue to stay an honor roll student, go to

SaNaya White a great college and become a veterinarian with a human/pet spa in the back. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/June 26, 2015 ~ Page 5 CLASSIFIEDS ~ PUBLIC INFORMATION ment today regarding Sen- “While the Legisla- late Governor Abbott and ate Bill 304, a measure ture could have gone the entire Texas Legisla- strengthening nursing much further this year to- ture for understanding its home regulations that was ward keeping nursing importance.” Known as sponsored by state Sen. home residents safe by the Three Strikes Rule bill, Charles Schwertner (R- also passing additional and Senate Bill 304 requires The U.S. Georgetown) and which significant reforms offered the Department of Aging Conference of Governor Greg Abbott to them by the Sunset Ad- and Disability Services to Mayors signed into law on Friday: visory Commission, all Tex- revoke the operating li- Governor “Governor Abbott and the ans can be very pleased cense of nursing homes Announces Texas Legislature have that Senate Bill 304 is in cited for the most severe Support of Abbott Signs taken an important step place to limit the harm violations three times ‘Three Strikes’ toward providing much- caused by bad actors in within 24 months. The Major League needed improvements in the nursing home busi- Texas Senate approved SB Baseball’s “Play Bill AARP the way the state oversees ness. “I congratulate Sena- 304 on a 30-0 vote and it Texas: SB 304 nursing homes. Senate Bill tor Charles Schwertner for was approved 138-1 in the Ball” Initiative Texas Governor 304 expresses a clear in- having the foresight to Texas House of Represen- Strengthens Greg Abbott tent that the state will not champion this valuable tatives. The new law takes San Francisco, CA - The tolerate abuse or neglect legislation, and I congratu- effect Sept. 1, 2016. United States Conference of Texas Nursing AUSTIN, Texas - AARP of nursing home residents Mayors (USCM) has an- Texas Director Bob Jackson in homes licensed by the EMPLOYMENT nounced support for Major Home League Baseball’s “Play Ball” Regulations issued the following state- state. PROPOSALS initiative, which focuses on the fun nature of baseball and en- PUBLIC courages widespread partici- New NNPA pation in baseball-related ac- Officers INFORMATION tivities. During the month of August 2015, in what is be- Elected; FOR SALE | FOR RENT ing considered “Play Ball BIDS Month” by the USCM, may- Denise Rolark ors are implementing the ini- From left to right: Karen Carter Richards, Shannon MISCELLANEOUS tiative throughout cities with Barnes Williams, Francis Page, Jr. Denise Rolark Barnes and Janis the goal of strengthening the Ware {Photo by Shevry Lassiter) We want YOU! connection between com- Elected Chair munities, especially urban DETROIT (NNPA) - Denise Rolark Barnes, publisher of the Washington Informer, Advertise and underserved areas, and has been elected chair of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, a federa- With The the National Pastime. tion of more than 200 African American newspapers. These activities will Rolark Barnes, succeeds Cloves C. Campbell, Jr., publisher of the Arizona Infor- VILLAGER be focused on strengthen- mant, who served two, 2-year terms. After graduating from Howard University with ing bonds between families a degree in communications, Rolark Barnes enrolled in the Howard University School and communities with the game through baseball-re- of Law. She served as editor of The Barrister, the law university’s student newspa- lated activities. per, before graduating in1979. She is a second-generation publisher, following in the footsteps of her late father, Dr. Calvin W. Rolark. I am honored and proud to represent the NNPA as chairman of this historic and impactful organization, Rolark Barnes said. Since 1827, the Black Press has listened City of Austin Featured Job to and spoken for the African American community. The future looks bright for the Opportunities team of publishers elected during our 75th anniversary convention in Detroit, Michi- The City of Austin is currently seeking qualified gan; three of the new officers happen to be second-generation newspaper publish- applicants for the following positions: New Jobs for the Week ers. We are committed to fulfill the promises we made to our nearly 200 fellow of 06/21/2015 · publishers and we will work hard to propel the Black Press into dynamic 21st cen- 911 Call Taker Trainee- Multiple Positions Specialist, Procurement Card • Distribution Electrician III Service Center tury media companies. Monday-Friday, Also elected were: First Vice Chair: Karen Carter Richards, publisher of the • Administrative Assistant - Library 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Houston Forward Times Second Chair: Francis Page, Jr., publisher of Houston Style $2,487-$3,109/Monthly Circulation Clerk Job# 1505062 Treasurer: Janis Ware, publisher, Atlanta Voice Secretary: Shannon Williams, pub- • Cashier (MuniProg, Administrative Sppt) Specialist, Student lisher, Indianapolis Recorder Elected as directors-at-large were Bernal Smith, pub- • Administrative Senior Accessibility Services lisher of the Tri-State Defender, and Larry Smith, publisher of The Community Times. Cypress Creek Campus • Graduate Engineer A or Graduate Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Engineer B $2,879-$3,599/Monthly • Swim Team Coach (30 openings) Job# 1506026 Faculty, Vocational Nursing NOTICE is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate • Temporary Police Dispatcher (Six Positions) Eastview Campus of Betty Lou Knickerbocker, Deceased, were issued on June 23, 2015, in Cause • General Maintenance Worker I - Hours as assigned: Must No. C-1-PB-14-001950, pending in Probate Court No. 1 of Travis County, Texas, maintain an established Barton Springs Pool to: Harry P. Knickerbocker, III. schedule. May include evening • Drainage Ops & Maint I or II and weekends The notice to the Independent Executor may be delivered at the following Salary is assigned according to address: • Administrative Specialist the Full-Time Faculty Salary Scale. c/o Barnes Lipscomb Stewart & Ott PLLC Please visit the City of Austin employment Job# 1506020 Attorneys at Law website at www.austincityjobs.org to view Apply at HR 2901 Bee Caves Road, Box D requirements and apply for these and other job Middle Fiskville Rd. Austin, Texas 78746 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 opportunities. We encourage you to check the Job Line (512 223-5621 employment website often as new job hhtp://www./austincc.ed All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being opportunities are posted daily. EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner If you have any questions or need assistance, Austin Community College prescribed by law. please call 512-974-3210 or email us at District is requesting qualifications [email protected]. from firms for the purpose of Dated the 23rd day of June, 2015. selecting a highly qualified firm for construction manager at risk The City of Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. services for the ACC Leander /s/ Clint Alexander Campus. Clint Alexander Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 909-15032RW Attorney for Independent Executor City of Austin All qualifications must be submitted to the ACC Purchasing Department by no later than 2:00 p.m., Central NOTICE TO CREDITORS Purchasing Office Time, on Wednesday July 29, 2015. The Request for Qualifications will NOTICE is hereby given that original Letters Testamentary for the Estate The City of Austin Purchasing Office invites be available on 17 June 2015 on the of Helen M. Putman, Deceased, were issued on June 16, 2015, in Cause No. C-1- ACC Purchasing website at http:// you to view current bid solicitations at https:// PB-15-000738, pending in Probate Court No. 1 of Travis County, Texas, to: David www.austincc.edu/purchase/ www.ci.austin.tx.us/financeonline/ advertisedbids.php or in the ACC Edward Putman. Purchasing Office (512) 223-1300 vendor_connection/solicitation/solicitations.cfm. between the hours of 9 AM and 4 The notice to the Independent Executor may be delivered at the following PM, Monday through Friday. All address: Vendors are encouraged to register on-line in the responses must be sealed and c/o Barnes Lipscomb Stewart & Ott PLLC City’s Vendor Self Service System. Once your returned to the ACC Purchasing Office, ACC Service Center, 9101 Attorneys at Law company is registered, you will receive notifica- Tuscany Way, Austin, Texas 78754, 2901 Bee Caves Road, Box D tions about new bid opportunities. For additional by the date and time indicated Austin, Texas 78746 above. Electronically transmitted information regarding current bid opportunities responses will NOT be accepted unless otherwise stated in the All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being or Vendor Registration, please call the Purchas- documents. Late submittals will be administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner ing Office at 512-974-2500. retained unopened. An optional pre-submittal meeting prescribed by law. For information on the City of Austin’s Mi- th is scheduled for July 10, 2015; 9am- Dated the 16 day of June, 2015. nority Owned and Women-Owned Procurement 11am; at the ACC Cypress Creek Campus, Room 1102. Program and the certification process, please The ACC Board of Trustees contact the Small & Minority Business Resources reserves the right to reject any and/ or all responses and waive all Attorney for Independent Executor Department at 512-974-7600 or visit their website formalities in the solicitation at http://www.austintexas.gov/smbr. process. Page 6 ~ June 26, 2015/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com PROGRAMS ~ AWARENESS William D. Jones Memorial Basketball Tournament was not wearing a vest, Officer Jones had the tournament had to expenses. Please make all was transported to a lo- been employed with the be re-scheduled, and will checks payable to: cal hospital where he was Austin Park Police De- take place on Saturday, R.O.S.E.S. All sponsors will pronounced dead. More partment for three years, July 18th starting at 9am. be recognized on the ban- than 200 youth soccer and was survived by his The tournament is for ner which will be displayed teams were attending an wife and three children. youth and adult teams at the tournament. Help international soccer tour- A basketball tournament, ages 9 and up. us to celebrate the life of nament at the park at the which serves as a memo- Last year Alamo Park, Officer William D. Jones. Officer 3-ON-3 time of the shooting. rial to Officer Jones, has Hoover’s, Vivo’s, Mi Your help and support is William D. Jones 3 Point Shootout The suspect fled the been held yearly at Madres, Amaya’s, Dr. Cheryl appreciated. Please con- Officer William D. scene, but was spotted Alamo Park located at Clark, The Villager, W.G. tact Rose Smith at 512- Dunk Contest Jones was shot and killed several hours later near 2100 Alamo Street – Aus- Hunt Realty, J.T. Automo- 579-8265 for further infor- Free Throw Contest while conducting a traffic Houston, Texas, approxi- tin, TX 78722. Tarrant tive, Haymakers, Quality mation. Trophies Awarded stop at Zilker Park, on mately 150 miles away. Brown is the Director and Seafood, Manor Express, Memorial Day 2000. He After a short chase the Chairperson of the tour- Grandma Wisdom’s Re- Saturday July 18, 2O15 | 9:00 AM was speaking with the suspect committed sui- nament, and it is spon- source Center and Lynda @ ALAMO PARK driver of the vehicle cide. He had already sored by R.O.S.E.S Coleman’s Art From The 2100 Alamo St.-Austin, TX 78722 when the driver opened served time in prison and (Reaching Out Support- Heart helped sponsor the Registration Details Contact: fire, striking him in the was currently wanted by ing Every Sister) on are tournament. All contribu- Tarrant ‘Downtown’ Brown: (512)-701-4981 chest twice and the neck another jurisdiction for near Memorial Day. Due tions go towards the cost of Hosted By R.O.S.E.S once. Officer Jones, who sexual assault. to the flooding this year, tournament supplies and (Reaching Out Supporting Every Sister) Whites Don’t Have to Pretend to Be Black to Lead an NAACP Chapter by Jazelle Hunt was passing as Black. The WASHINGTON shocking disclosure cre- (NNPA) – If Rachel Dolezal ated a national uproar – had looked around, she not about her being would have discovered White, but her living a lie that a White person does – and led to her resigna- not have to pretend to be tion. Black in order to lead an As president of the NAAPC chapter. In fact, Phoenix-based NAACP she would have to look no branch, Donald Harris was farther than several states not amused. south, to Arizona, to see “I think there may be that a White man, Donald some mental health is- Harris, is president of the sues,” he said. “[Dolezal] Rachel Dolezal Maricopa County NAACP. has done some good Dolezal served as things, and she’-s also it does on the NAACP.” president of the Spokane, done some bad things. But Paul Krissel, a White Wash. NAACP branch of she did them knowingly. man who has served as the NAACP until her par- [She’s become] a joke, and treasurer of the Salem- ents disclosed that their that’s a shame. But that Keizer NAACP chapter in estranged White daughter reflects more on her than Oregon, agrees.