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Dennis Edwards, BHM Spotlight: INSIDE Temptations Singer Congressman for 2 Decades, Dies at 74 by: Jeff Karoub | Associated Press Mickey Leland

George Thomas Special interactive “Mickey” Leland was exhibit debuts for RAPPIN’ America’s most effective Black History Month. spokesman for hungry See JORDAN Tommy Wyatt people in the United Page 3 Black History States and throughout the world. During six terms in Month should the Congress, six years as not be Ancient a Texas state legislator and, Democratic National HistoryMonth! Committee official, he fo- It always amazes me cused much needed atten- Residents reject a that each year as we tion on issues of health Congessman proposed backyard prepare to celebrate and hunger and rallied Mickey Leland soccer development. Black History Month, support that resulted in 11/27/1944 - 8/7/1989 See STADIUM Page 6 some of us want to go both public and private back to the beginning of action. Leland combined Mickey Leland died in time while others want to the skills of the charis- 1989, he was Chairman of matic leader with the the House Select Commit- go back to . And power of a sophisticated tee on Hunger. His com- while those times are behind-the-scenes con- mittee studied the prob- important, they have no gressman. He matured lems associated with do- effect on our lives today. during his years in Con- mestic and international Former NFL This is a time for us to gress into a brilliantly ef- hunger and then delivered quarterback fulfilled reflect on contemporary fective and influential ad- the practical solution of In a March 25, 2011 file photo, Aretha Franklin his $1 million pledge. history. Those events vocate for food security food. sings with Dennis Edwards of The Temptations See COMMUNITIES make our lives more and health care rights for at her 69th birthday party, in New York. Edwards, See MISSIONS, pg. 2 Page 7 productive today. former member of the famed Motown group The every human being. When It is a time for us to Temptations, has died. He was 74. His longtime celebrate the accom- booking agent says Edwards died Thursday, Feb. Two Austinites named as Influential plishments of our leaders, 1, 2018 in Chicago after a long illness. (AP Photo/ both living and passed, who Charles Sykes_File) Black Women in Business by Gerry Tucker | VILLAGER Contributor paid the price for us to DETROIT (AP) — rest of The Temptations in advance to our present state. Dennis Edwards, a 1989. The Network Journal rated and is involved in have had Grammy-winning former In the 1990s, a fed- will honor Influential Black many community organi- to struggle more than any member of the famed eral judge barred him from Women in Business at a zations. Yolanda Conyers other group to gain equality Motown group The Temp- performing under his luncheon in New York City serves as the Global HR in this country. And while tations, has died. He was former band’s name. Otis on March 16, 2018. Two and Chief Diversity Officer there is still a ways to go, 74. Williams, the band’s lone Austinites who have at- heading up Lenovo’s diver- Edwards died Thurs- original member, sued we continue to advance. tained significant levels of sity and equity initiatives day in Chicago after a long Edwards for trademark in- business success will be while supporting their Our struggle has made it illness, said Rosiland fringement after he had honored. Roxann Thomas community involvement. possible for other groups Triche Roberts, his long- used variations that in- Chargois, owner and prin- The Network Jour- to have more advantages time booking agent. cluded “The New Tempta- cipal of JMC Auto Group, nal is a quarterly print and in this country. The leaders Edwards replaced tions.” He was allowed to and Yolanda Conyers, Vice online business magazine of this city, state and founding member David use “The Temptations Re- President Global HR and for Black professionals and country, are more Ruffin in 1968, and his view featuring Dennis Chief Diversity Officer of small business owners. It comfortable dealing with soulful, passionate voice Edwards,” and performed Lenovo, will be honored at Roxann Thomas will be celebrating its 20th other races. defined the group for under that name for the event. Chargois Anniversary of Women Many of our leaders years. A member on and nearly two decades, ac- Roxann Thomas Going the Distance. have paid the ultimate off for about two decades, cording to Roberts. Chargois is an owner and and . She serves For more informa- price while fighting for he was part of the lineup “He is now at peace, principal of several as the Western Area Direc- tion, see www.tnj.com or that released hits “Ball of and our love and prayers our rights that many of dealerships in San Marcos tor of The Links, Incorpo- (212) 962-3791. Confusion (That’s What go out to his family,” Will- them never had the The World Is Today),” iams said in a statement opportunity to exper- DNC Chair Tom Perez on January Jobs Report “Cloud Nine” and the Friday. “At this moment Statement on the U.S. Department of Labor’s latest jobs numbers ience. Many of them will chart-topping “Papa Was and always, we acknowl- never make the history A Rollin’ Stone.” edge his extraordinary DNC Press - “Donald Trump continues to take books or have a statue or He possessed a contribution to The Temp- credit for the strong economy he inherited from monument erected in “voice for the ages,” with tations legacy, which lives President Obama. But instead of rewarding Ameri- their honor. But, the great range, energy and on in the music.” can workers for fueling our nation’s prosperity, survivors should recog- artistry, Paul Riser, a Motown star Smokey Trump and Republicans in Congress have given massive tax cuts to big corporations and the top nize their contributions. Motown arranger and Robinson said in a state- musician who worked ment that he was sad- 1% at the expense of the middle class – all while That is why we focus workers at companies like Carrier and Harley- on the local heroes, both with Edwards during the dened “that another label’s Detroit heyday and Motown soldier is gone.” Davidson continue to lose their jobs. Meanwhile, male and female of our on subsequent projects, “Rest in Peace my African-American unemployment saw the largest community during this told The Associated Press. brother,” he said. “You increase in years, despite Trump’s claims during month. We owe them our “That voice was just flat- were a great talent.” the State of the Union that his policies were help- respect and gratitude for out outstanding — very Born in Birmingham, ing African-American families. We should be their service. February is well-defined.” Alabama, Edwards lived building an economy that works for all, not rig- the month set aside each Edwards was in- near St. Louis with his wife, ging it to serve the rich. The Trump year to pay them that ducted into the Rock & Brenda. He would have administration’s policies are putting at risk all of respect. Roll Hall of Fame with the turned 75 on Saturday. the progress we made under Barack Obama.” DNC Chair Tom Perez Page 2 ~ THE VILLAGER/February 9, 2018 THE COMMUNIQUÉ www.theaustinvillager.com Congressman Leland dedicated life to missions seeking to help those most in need CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 children and the elderly. Mickey Leland was a George Thomas His leadership abilities powerful advocate on “Mickey” Leland, III, was were quickly noted in other causes as well. born on November 27, Washington, and he was While chairing the House 1944, in Lubbock, Texas, to chosen Freshman Majority Select Committee on Alice and George Thomas Whip in his first term, and Hunger, Leland was a Leland, II. At an early age, later served twice as At- member of the Commit- he, along with his mother Large Majority Whip. tee on Energy and Com- and brother (William Leland was re-elected to merce, and the Subcom- Gaston Leland), took up each succeeding Congress mittees on Telecommu- residence in the Fifth until his death in August nications and Finance, Ward of Houston, Texas. 1989. Health and the Environ- In 1972, Mickey Leland’s sensitivity ment, and Energy and Leland was elected to the to the immediate needs Power. He chaired the Texas House of Represen- of poor and hungry Subcommittee on Postal tatives from the 88th Dis- people would soon make Operations and Services trict of Houston, Texas. He him a spokesman for hun- and served on the Com- served in the Texas Legis- gry people on a far mittee on Post Office and lature until 1978. In Aus- broader scale. Reports of Civil Service and the Sub- tin, Leland became famous acute famine in sub-Sa- committee on Compensa- as the champion of health haran Africa prompted tion and Employment. care rights for the poor. Speaker O’Neil to ask Mickey Leland died as Leland was largely respon- Leland to lead a biparti- he had lived, on a mission sible for the passage of san Congressional del- seeking to help those legislation that provided egation to assess condi- most in need. While lead- low-income consumers In this August 18, 1989, front page edition of the Villager Newspaper, tions and relief require- ing another relief mission with access to affordable Congressman George Thomas (Mickey) Leland, D-Houston (r) poses with ments. When Leland re- in 1989, to an isolated generic drugs. He also wife Alison, and their 3-year old son, Jarrett. (Houston Newspages photo) turned, he brought to- refugee camp, Fugnido, in supported the creation of gether entertainment , which sheltered health care access through State Affairs Committee, also elected Vice Chair- conference Committee as personalities, religious thousands of unaccompa- Health Maintenance Orga- Human Resources Com- man of the Joint Commit- a member of the House leaders and private vol- nied children fleeing the nizations (HMO’s). To ac- mittee, Legislative Coun- tee on Prison Reform. He Appropriations Commit- untary agencies to create civil conflict in neighbor- complish his goals in Aus- cil, and Subcommittee on was the first African- tee. general public support ing Sudan, Leland’s plane tin, he served on the Texas Occupational and Indus- American legislator to Congressman Leland for the Africa Famine Re- crashed into a State Labor Committee, trial Safety. Leland was serve on the Senate-House was elected in November lief and Recovery Act of mountainside in Ethio- 1978 to the United States 1985. That legislation pia. The force of the House of Representatives provided $800 million in crash killed everyone from the 18th Congres- food and humanitarian aboard, including the sional District of Houston, relief supplies. The inter- Congressman, his chief Texas. His Congressional national attention Leland of staff Patrice Johnson, district included the neigh- had focused on the fam- and 13 other passengers borhood where he had ine brought additional from a number of govern- grown up, and he was rec- support for non-govern- ment, humanitarian, and ognized as a knowledge- mental efforts, saving development organiza- able advocate for health, thousands of lives. tions. www.theaustinvillager.com THE BULLETIN THE VILLAGER/February 9, 2018 ~ Page 3 board also voted to We Want YOU! University name the hall’s atrium after Gus Ridgel, the Advertise With of Missouri university’s first Black The graduate. Honors Bluford was denied VILLAGER Lucile admission to the university’s journalism Country Boyz Fixin’s Bluford, school 11 times. Five de- 4140 E. 12th Street, Austin, TX 78721 cades after her first ap- Featuring Fish, Poboys, Hot Wings, Pork Chops, plication, the university Homemade Gumbo, Shrimp and Alligator Black DINE IN OR ORDER TO GO granted her an honorary Mon - Friday 11 am - 8 p.m. Journalist doctorate degree in hu- Saturday - 12 noon - 5 p.m. manities in 1989. Closed Sunday Repeatedly Bluford spent de- Call (512) 928-5555 cades working at the Denied Kansas City Call newspa- Admission per before her death in 2003. DOUBLE over Race Ridgel received a master’s degree in eco- nomics from the school by: The Associated Press Lucile Bluford in 1951. The 91-year-old “R” COLUMBIA, MO. (AP) (Photo/State Historical Society of Missouri) taught, researched and — The University of Mis- mission to the school Thursday to honor Lucile worked as an adminis- souri is naming a new starting in the 1930s be- Bluford by bestowing trator at the university residence hall after a cause she was Black. her name on the 279- level. He says the GROCERY late journalist who was The Board of Cura- student dorm at the Co- board’s decision is *We cash ALL Tax Refund*Checks *Check Out repeatedly denied ad- tors unanimously voted lumbia campus. The “humbling.” 450l East Martin Luther King Blvd. Ebenezer Baptist Church The University of Texas at Austin 1010 East 10th Street 512-478-1875 Fax 512-478-1892 Bus Ministry Call 512-478-1875 Division of Diversity and Community Sunday Services Worship Service 8:00 A.M. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. Engagement (DDCE) Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Wednesday AUSTIN, TX - Austin Garcia Middle School, at-risk Black and Latino Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. Front Porch Dr. Ricky Freeman, Child Development Center residents, education advo- 7414 Johnny Morris Road. students. An interactive Pastor Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 Gathering to cates and community Co-hosted by the and exploratory workshop leaders will discuss the Greater Austin Area My will be led by Dr. Leonard Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church Address systematic criminalization Brother’s Keeper Initiative Moore, interim vice presi- 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 of male students of color (GAAMBK), the event will dent for diversity and com- (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax Web Site - www.themount.net School-to- in Central Texas schools at explore localized efforts to munity engagement and a Front Porch Gathering disrupt discriminatory GAAMBK chair; and Dr. WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. Prison hosted by UT Austin’s practices within Central Paris Grady, associate di- Church School - 9:45 a.m. Community Engagement Texas K-12 schools. Speak- rector of the Texas Juve- Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. Pipeline in Center. Free and open to ers and group facilitators nile Crime Prevention Cen- “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 the public, the event will will also discuss ways to ter at Prairie View A&M. A Central A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor take place on Tuesday, increase and support pro- catered dinner will be pro- Texas Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m. at Gus grams and resources for vided. Agape Baptist Church In “The Centre” Bldg. F-15 7801 N. Lamar Blvd. (SE Corner of N Lamar and 183) AGAPE is a chuch for all people. “Where Jesus Christ is Magnified and the love He exhibited is Exemplified.” Come, receive God’s unconditional lovefor you. CAPITOL EXHIBIT TO SHOWCASE For there is no greater love! Church Services ’S IMPACT ON Sunday School 9:30 AM Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Mid-Week Service Thursday: Praise, EQUALITY IN AMERICA Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM Rev. H. Ed Calahan Call 454-1547 for Transporation AUSTIN, TX - The Barbara Jordan Freedom Foundation will display an interactive exhibit of Jordan’s life on Pastor Website www.agapebcaustintx.com the ground floor of the Texas Capitol Rotunda from Monday, February 19 to Saturday, February 24, 2018. The A Ministry That Ministers exhibit is free and open to the public. February, Black History Month, also features Barbara Jordan Freedom Week, as designated by the 82nd Texas Legislature. Designed to highlight Barbara Jordan’s lifetime of significant contributions to society as a politician, policymaker, activist and educator, the audio and visual tribute is spon- sored by the Barbara Jordan Freedom Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded to continue Barbara Jordan’s fight against injustice, with funding from the Tocker Family Foundation. The displays are created from the archive housed at Texas Southern University, Barbara Jordan’s alma mater, with contributions from the Lyndon B. 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OLIVET BAPTIST Friends Meeting of Austin (Quakers) Monday, February 19 to Visit our website @ www.obcaus.org CHURCH DAVID CHAPEL Missionary Baptist Church Saturday, February 24 SUNDAY Sunday Schedule: Christian Education 9:15a.m. | Worship 10:30 a.m. Forum/Adult Religious Education 10-10:50am Texas Capitol Rotunda, Central Nursery Available Unprogrammed Silent Worship 11am-noon WEDNESDAY | Worship 1st Wed. monthly 7:00p.m. | Bible Study 7:30p.m. Children’s Religious Education 11am-noon Gallery Child Care 10am-1pm (south central portion of the capitol annex on level E-2) 3701 East Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd 2211 East Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. 1100 Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78702 Austin, Texas 78721 Office: 512-472-9748 Fax: 512-472-5399 512.452.1841 • www.austinquakers.org Austin, Texas 78701 Website: www.davidchapel.org Email: [email protected] Dr. Joseph C. 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Sunday School 8:45 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Praise and Worship 10:15 a.m. Experience Grace For Life Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Pastor J.R.Roberson & Study 6:00p.m. and Praise /Bible Study 6:30 p.m. First lady Lillian Robertson Call: 682.472.9073 l Email: [email protected] l Rev. Jack C. Gause (to include Children’s Choir Rehersaland (979)542-2784 Church Visit: www.gracewaycca.org Pastor Bible Study with age appropiate Activities) & (979) 540-6352 Hlme Page 4 ~ THE VILLAGER/February 9, 2018 YOUTH BRIGADE www.theaustinvillager.com

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LOCAL GROUP RAISES MONEY FOR YOUNG TEXANS TO SEE 'BLACK PANTHER' By Reena Diamante that we need to make and this film, they’ll be moti- Spectrum News so thank goodness for vated to envision greater films like that that come possibilities for them- AUSTIN, Texas -- The out that can spread around selves. hype around the Black the world and see black "Black Panther him- Panther film is heating up. people in such a role," said self is intelligent, he’s Friday afternoon, The Winston G. Williams, ex- brave he’s a great leader, Ron Clark Academy in At- ecutive director of The those are the qualities that lanta posted a video of stu- Capital City Black Film Fes- I want to bring to myself dents celebrating the op- tival. in business or at my portunity to see the latest The organization is school," T.J. Williams said. installment of the Marvel collaborating with differ- Many say the fic- cinematic universe. The ent organizations like the tional world of Wakanda video quickly went viral, Villager Youth Brigade. and the spirit of Black Pan- amassing more than 4 mil- Cyrena Matingou, 15, ther is not so out of reach. lion views on Twitter. and T.J. Williams, 17, are "That’s symbolic of black The film follows the among the invited youth. people in America today, main character T’Challa, The Cedar Ridge High stepping up showing that who returns home to the School students write for we’re not who you think isolated and technologi- the community newspaper, we are," Matingou said. cally advanced African Cyrena Matingou and T. J. Williams on the news studio set at Spec- The Villager. "This is the "We’re intelligent, we’re country of Wakanda. He trum News television station in Austin, Texas. On Sunday, February 4, first superhero movie with compassionate, and I think hopes to take his rightful 2018, Spectrum News reporter Ms. Reena Diamante interviewed Youth a predominantly black that has been demon- place as king, but soon Brigaders T. J. Williams and Cyrena Matingou regarding the upcoming cast, which is really spe- strated in Wakanda." faces challenges as he screening of the Marvel Comics Super Hero movie " Black Panther." The cial," said T.J. Williams. "It "Had colonialism strives to protect his movie is slated to premier nationwide on Saturday, February 15, 2018. The really inspires me, be- never happened, Wakanda people. Capital City Black Film Festival is working diligently to bring the movie to cause I know that despite and Black panther and all The Capital City Black Austin, Texas through a Go FundMe account at gofundme.com/bptakover. my skin color, there’s of that, that might have Film Festival believes the Funds will allow 200 young people to attend the event at the Alamo Draft nothing that’s going to actually happened," T. J. movie will inspire and up- House Cinema. Photo by Carmen Williams hold me back from doing William said. lift African-American kids what I want to do," For a full list of and teenagers. They’re watch the Marvel movie to take place opening "The world is not a Matingou said. screenings or to donate to now raising money so that free of charge. weekend at the Alamo perfect place and we have Organizers hope the campaign visit: 200 young Texans can The screening is set Drafthouse. not made all the strides when young people watch gofundme.com/bptakover. AVID Island The Simone Biles Movie Dance Practice was absolutely amazed of sweet, you would draw a what I saw. She was a natu- Dance Company has had. garden of flowers. My ral gymnast that was strug- They allow people who are drawing was a jungle be- gling with family, and she not in the dance company cause it may be beauti- achieves the hardest thing be a part of the perfor- ful when you're looking ever! I bet being a gymnast mance, so I am participat- around but if you go in is very challenging sport to ing. That is pretty cool be- deeper, there are a lot of do. She can inspire anyone, cause I don’t have dance dangerous animlals. We chef, dancer, marathon run- experience. also had to have our first ner, swimmer, boxer, and I wanted to do the law which was "Treat oth- gymnast. She is definitely Sounds Of Blackness per- ers the way you want to my inspiration. 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I have been se- plishment and the impact it preserved blood, medi- resent "Land of the There are some that "those that don't learn lected by the staff of my black people have had on cine and food for use at Food". The next task was things that we didn't get from the past are doom to school to receive that the world. Fredrick Mckinley army hospitals. during his to draw each other's to like the national song repeat". Yet some of the honor. I don't know what Jones was a accomplished life he was awarded 61 characteristics, such as if or national book but I thing we celebrate I was I did to receive the inventor and entrepreneur, patents, and in 1991 the you have a temper or kind hope we do because it's told were not really accom- honor except to do the best plishments. They were I could in class. I was always this article will tell you a "Medal of Technology was of a mean person you honestly the only fun little about his life. awarded to him and his would draw a volcano. Or thing we are doing so far things we were only al- told to only try and do your lowed to do. We just best. I' still excited to be Jones was born on business partner. Thanks if you were nice and in that class. wanted opportunities. It selected. May 17,1893 he was for reading www.theaustinvillager.com THE COURIER THE VILLAGER/February 9, 2018~ Page 5 Pouncing for Black Panther Walking Pneumonia Girl Scout Fun Facts ther exists to stop greed violent, flu-like symptoms troop on March 12, 1912, and corruption from get- like fever and chills, sore in Savannah, Georgia. ting its hands onto the throat, tiredness, head- · Girl Scouts cel- best technology and re- ache, and weakness. This ebrated its 100th anniver- sources on the planet and past week and weekend, I sary in 2012. being used for harm. had been feeling like I had · More than 59 million Not only is the just a cold with sneezing American women have storyline rich, but this and a runny nose until it participated in Girl Scouts movie showcases so many got to the point where I during their childhood. different facets of being could not breath and my · Famous Girl Scout black. Not only are there asthma was being affected alumnae: Taylor Swift, black men, but there are every few hours and my Mariah Carey, Gwyneth powerful black women Ava Roberts coughs became hacking Paltrow, Dakota Fanning, Chance Hall playing multiple roles, Pflugerville M. S. coughs. I stayed home the Venus Williams, Serena Del Valle High School making up a majority of Williams, Katie Couric, Bar- last two days of the school This cookie season, I the cast. thought it would be fun to bara Walters, Robin Rob- SaNaya White week and had to make an I think that everyone All in all, the fact that learn and share fun facts erts, and nearly every fe- Ann Richards immediate doctor ap- should watch the Black Marvel is making a serious about Girl Scouts. Since male astronaut who has pointment. My doctor told Panther movie when it movie involving a majority cookie customers have flown in space. Sick and still moving me that I had walking comes out on February 18 black cast gives me excite- found the information to · The Girl Scout around? Walking around pneumonia and it was because this is the first ment. I can be excited in be very interesting, I will Cookie Program is the larg- with pneumonia? Kind of funny because I last had it mostly-black superhero the fact that I know that I’ll share some of the fun facts est girl-led business in the but no. Walking pneumo- 2 years before, literally, movie being produced by see representation for with you. I hope that you world. nia is described as a mild exactly 2 years before. I a studio as big as Marvel myself in this big media enjoy learning more about · Girl Scouts sell about case of pneumonia that is was prescribed to take pills Cinemas. It’s especially chain, that it’s not mock- Girl Scouts! 200 million boxes of cook- typically caused by a bac- 3 times a day and to take a powerful when you con- ing or downplaying me for Fun Facts ies each cookie season. terium called Mycoplasma treatment every 4 hours. sider the lack of non-white being black, but it’s show- · Girl Scouts of the · When a Girl Scout pneumonia. A reason it is Majority of my time recov- superheroes in the Marvel ing me characters I can re- USA (GSUSA) is the largest sells you cookies, she's called walking pneumonia ering was spent on the Universe that aren’t side- late to better being these leadership organization for building a lifetime of essen- is because people who couch because I felt to kicks or talked over all the amazing people, and girls in the world. tial leadership, success, have it may continue to go weak to move or even eat. time. Black Panther is an that’s the real power be- · There are 2.7 million and life skills and confi- to work, or school as if About 3 days after being anomaly in the superhero hind this. If we can give out girl and adult members dence! they had a common cold. diagnosed, I began to feel world, being the richest representation to every- worldwide. · Thin Mints are the They do not feel the need better and move around superhero running a coun- one, everyone can feel like · Juliette Gordon Low most popular variety of Girl to stay in bed or go to the more. Walking pneumonia Scout Cookies. try that is years, maybe this. If Black Panther s a founded the first Girl Scout hospital. Anyone can get may catch hold if you 2 decades ahead in technol- success, Marvel may start this walking pneumonia, it weeks before you actually ogy compared to the rest thinking about heroes of spreads through sneezing feel the symptoms. Walk- Technology Class of the world. other descents. There and coughing. Some ing pneumonia is serious, And how they deal could be a Hispanic hero, people use a hot air bal- symptoms are chest pains, but I fought it and walked with being that far ahead a Sikh hero, a hero that can loon. Since we were talking coughs that may become it off. is also well played and represent someone who about hot air balloons, my written. They don’t share may not have had that teacher decided to make us it, keeping it hidden not representation earlier. Austin’s Premiere Family make a hot airbaloon out of simple materials. because of selfishness and That’s why you For this project we de- greed of the people of should support Black Pan- Event, Celebrating cided to use a cotton ball Wakanda, the country that ther. Because if Black Pan- Black History and nail polish to catch on the hero runs, but because ther works, what’s to say fire. We are also going to of colonization and the that another non-white Sun February 18 @ 4:00 pm | 5:30 pm use bamboo sticks as the greed of others. Black Pan- hero won’t? base to hold it, and a bag for the hot air to get trapped in. Joshua Moore If there is not enough fire our group is going to bring Manor New Tech M.S. a lot of candles instead of For the past week we the cotton ball idea so that have been working on mak- there is more hot air going ing a hot air balloon and into the trash bag. If you how they fly. We have also had to build a hot are bal- been talking about why loon what would you do? Robotics Update Free! ATX of 7 and 18 by having am a member of, has al- them participate in the ready programmed all the following activities; Join us for our 10th production! Our cast con- basics, and is just working Youth SaulPaul: A Musi- sists of dancers ages 5 through adult. Our cast rep- on automated features, cian with a Message resent Austin, Manor, Round Rock, Pflugerville, which do not require hu- Summit • Dancing Sade Leander, Cedar Park, Dallas and San Antonio. There man input, and some Jones other fine-tuning details. 2018: A is no other production like this in the city of Aus- • Let’s Make a This is a big step up from tin. Come and be inspired! If you’re not careful, you Celebration Film with the Capital last year, when we felt a City Black Film Festival will even learn something! little panicked. Program- of Teen • Totally Cool, To- “Black Art ming is going so well this tally Art year for a number of rea- Creativity • Make a Brighter Matters” Art sons: we have a much big- ger programming team Future with Vision Quinn Langford Show/ than last year, we have Monday, Boards Cedar Ridge H. S. February 19th • Singers’ Perfor- Fundraiser added new mentors who 8:00 am - 4:00 pm mance Workshop – It has been a full are dedicated and very Live Music and Sat February 17th month since the rules for helpful, we’re much more The Women in Karaoke 7:00 pm | 10:00 pm the 2018 FIRST {For Inspi- organized, and we Jazz Association, Inc. Lunch and snacks ration and Recognition of switched the language we and the City of Austin are provided – register “Black Art Matters” is Science and Technology} program in to a more com- Parks and Recreation online. Austin Justice Coalition’s Robotics Competition mon language with more Department will host This project is sup- (AJC) inaugural art show/ were released. With just resources available. six weeks in total to build Every year, the team the ATX Youth Summit ported in part by the fundraiser to end this year’s Black Unity Week. a robot from scratch, the submits an essay for an 2018 on Monday, Feb- Cultural Arts Division “Black Art Matters” aims deadline is quickly ap- award called Chairman’s ruary 19 at the George of the City of Austin to be an art show that proaching, but my team, that is given to a role Washington Carver Economic Develop- highlights criminal justice, team 2881, the Lady Cans model team. In previous Museum and Cultural ment Department. social justice and the Black port of local Black artists. of Austin, Texas, has been years, team members Center, 1165 Angelina Women in Jazz spon- Lives Matters movement. The featured artists making pretty good time. have stayed up late right Street from 8:00 am to sors are the City of In addition to an art for the this inaugural We always build two ro- before the deadline for 4:00 pm. Registration Austin, City Parks and show, there will be a silent event include: bots so we can keep one submittal working on it, begins at 8:00 am. The Recreation Depart- auction where each artist Aimée Everett to practice with before a but this year, the Summit is free to the ment, Hartbeat Pro- would donate one piece Adrian Armstrong competition, and the first Chairman’s group got the public. ductions, IBM, and the proceeds from Arielle Austin robot is basically done. bulk of it done early so The purpose of the McDonald’s Corpora- that would be apart of the Arius Holifield Our goal was to have that they could just edit ATX Youth Summit tion, Austin Chronicle, fundraiser portion for AJC. Ryan Runcie it built in three weeks, so and fine-tune it in the days 2018 project is to pro- Austin Revitalization Artists will keep their sales Anthony V. Patterson technically we’re behind, leading up to the deadline. vide an artistic learning Authority, The Villager from all of their other Dionte Rembert but other parts of the So, overall, I’m proud experience for Austin Newspaper, and pieces as we hope to en- Samara Barks team are ahead. The pro- of the progress our team youth between the ages Soulciti.com. courage economic sup- #BlackArtMatters gramming team, which I has made thus far. Page 6 ~ THE VILLAGER/February 9, 2018 DIASPORA www.theaustinvillager.com East Austin Residents Say No to Stadium Royalty by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | African Villager Columnist Design Saturday, February 3, 2018, East Austin residents Host Black marched to Roy Guerrero Park in East Austin to let History their district council mem- ber and the rest of the Month Austin City Council know that they don’t want a soc- Fashion cer stadium to built in their “backyard.” After Show West Austin and the downtown areas were by Tsoke ruled out for a possible (Chuch) Adjavon | stadium, the soccer team Villager Columnist management leadership looked toward East Austin. As we kick off Black history month, Royalty Af- It is no longer a secret Pictured left to right are: Debra James and rican Design held a “royal” that developers always Mrs. Redmom. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon look toward East Austin, in fashion show in the heart order, to build their of East Austin. The event African style clothing. In opportunity to showcase projects. For instance, For- occurred at the Carver the case of Royalty African the fashion industry but mula One built their race- Museum from 1-4pm. Design, they get their cloth also an opportunity to track in East Austin, which, During this three hours of from Ghana West Africa, in showcase Black culture as increased the values of intense fashion, the pub- which, the owner design a whole. In addition, the homes in the area. Now, a lic had the opportunity to the dress or the accessory show featured the follow- soccer team that wants to see the mixture of African wear in Austin. According ing: African Drummers East Austin protest against soccer stadium in relocate to the Central cloth made into urban to the owner, Debra and dancers; the spoken East Austin. Photo by Susanna Almanza Texas area is looking to fashion wear. The models James, “Austin has begun word, and poetry. It was a East Austin. nizers with PODER, “Na- 20,000-seat Stadium. came down the runway to embrace African style family friendly event, in Under the possible tionally and locally public Councilman Pio supports showcasing the Unique clothing; consequently, which, children were wel- move of a soccer team to lands are facing challenges the use of public park land African Style of cloth. there is a lot of opportu- comed. After the show, East Austin, the local resi- of privatization. Council- for private, for-profit de- Over the years, Aus- nity to do fashion right the participant went and dents marched to the park man Sabino “Pio” Renteria velopment. Call Council- tin has become a “fashion” here in the Austin area.” ate some African theme to let everyone know that is following the trend, by man Renteria at (512) 978- city for designers that use Not only was it an food. they refuse to have the proposing that our public 2103 and tell him “Hands- stadium in their neighbor- park, Roy Guerrero Colo- off public park land and hood. According to Ms rado River Park, become hands-off Roy Guerrero Barbara’s Book Bag Almanza, one of the orga- the Major League Soccer Park!” Black Panther: A Nation The 16 nations com- Under Our Feet - Book One Africa peting are placed in four written by Ta-Nehisi Coates various groups. The 15 Af- Cup of rican nations that qualified Illustrated by Brian Stelfreeze for this tournament were Morocco, Burkina Faso, Nations Uganda, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Sudan, 2018 Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Barbara Williams Nigeria, Sudan, Libya, Marvel Comics has by Tsoke Mauritania Zambia, Tuni- come out with an impres- (Chuch) Adjavon | sia, Senegal, and Namibia. Ta-Nehisi Coates Kogi, Nigerian sive start with one of it’s Villager Columnist Moreover, these 16 teams American community promising series, Black sought to claim one of member. Photo by Panther: A Nation Under Sunday, February 4, Africa’s most coveted Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Our Feet. 2018, the host country of crowns of champion. Book One is written by Morocco won the African countries tried to win the In the final game, New York Times Best Seller, Cup of Nations. Moreover, title of “Champion of Af- Morocco the host country Ta-Nehisi Coates. The Black the (CAF) championship rica”. In addition, winning defeated Nigeria by a Panther is king of a mythi- game is the most presti- the championship means score of 4-0. Consequently cal kingdom call Wakenda. gious soccer tournament that the nation would re- the nation of Nigeria took It was once the most on the African continent. ceive an automatic “slot” 2nd place, while, Sudan scientifically and techno- The CAF championship into the World-Cup games took 3 rd place in the Con- logically advanced country games are held every two of Soccer. As a result, the federation Cup. Moreover, on the planet, but is go- years in which different nation of Morocco will some Nigerian American ing through a period of African countries host the have an automatic slot to living in Central Texas were decline when the story games. During this compe- compete in the World Cup disappointed of taking the begins. Wakenda doesn’t tition, 16 different African Tournament. 2nd. want outsiders to know about their advanced technological systems. Everyone wants a piece of it. Fortunately for Wakenda its borders are ten and beautifully col- gret is that the entire se- protected by hills, moun- ored illustrations of the ries is not under one cover, tains and the sprawling characters, Coates ac- and it ends with “To Be Lake Nyanza. quaints T’Challah with Continued.” Book One is The Black what its like to rule his un- just the tip of the iceberg Panther’s name is stable people from an in telling the Story of the T’Challah.. He is next in unsteady throne. The au- Black Panther. line to be the king of thor allows T’Challah to He becomes a super Wakenda.. He becomes struggle with a super hu- hero and addresses the the Monarch through he- man terrorist group many problems of his redity He does not want called “The People” in a people. I am eagerly await- to be king. He is an Afri- violent revolt, the death ing the arrival of Book 2, 3 can, a scientist, in fact a of his sister, Suicide and 4. to read the entire genius, and is the richest Bombers, a villain from series before the Movie man in the world. A lot of the past, female war- comes out in March of this things are going on when riors, and his relationship year.The Black Panther will he becomes king. His with the Queen who is be the Super Hero we people are unhappy with really his step-mother. have been waiting for. his leadership believing he How can he bring every- I highly recommend spends too much time one together and build a Book One of the Marvel away from the country. new nation is his di- Comics for all ages. it is a The Black Panther loves lemma. different kind of comic his country and would die This is an awe- book and is so inspiring. for his people but doesn’t some book. It is fast RATING know how to convey that paced and has many dif- to them. ferent themes throughout In the well writ- the book. My only re- www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/February 9, 2018 ~ Page 7 EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS Colin Kaepernick completes Ken Chenault Dealt with Crises, $1 million pledge for Competition as Head of American Express underserved communities Approaching Retirement after 17 Successful Years at the Helm By Defender News Service NEW YORK (AP) — Kenneth Chenault, wear- ing no sport coat and no tie, with a large cup of tea in front of him, fits an im- age of a man ready for re- tirement. Chenault is days away from stepping down as the chief executive of- ficer and chairman of American Express, the credit card giant and one of the most iconic brands in the country. He will have run American Express for 17 years, guiding the com- Kaepernick took the stage to thunderous applause on Sunday, December pany through the after- 3, 2017, in Beverly Hills, raising his right fist to the crowd while accepting math of the 9/11 attacks, the Eason Monroe Courageous Advocate Award. (©Getty Images) the global financial crisis Colin Kaepernick is a called the #10for10 chal- marks came as he was and numerous challenges man of his word. lenge. speaking about Preston to its position as the go-to On Wednesday, the Joining Kaepernick in Sharp, a 12-year-old Cali- payment option for the In this Monday, June 7, 2010, file photo, American former NFL quarterback Wednesday’s donation fornia boy who started a wealthy and well-traveled. Express Chairman and CEO Kenneth Chenault announced that he’d ful- was Usher, who pledged movement to place flags The son of a dentist speaks during the New York University filled his pledge of donat- $10,000 to Helping Op- on the graves of veterans from Long Island, New International Hospitality Industry Investment ing $1 million of his sal- pressed Mothers Endure last year. Sharp was a York, who grew up as a Conference in New York.(AP Photo/Mark ary to communities in Inc. (or HOME), a Georgia- guest of the president and Black man during the Lennihan, File) need. He began the based advocacy organiza- first lady at the address. height of the Civil Rights underperform the overall AmEx now markets to- pledge in September tion for single mothers “Preston’s reverence Movement, Chenault S&P 500 index, but outper- ward families buying gro- 2016, one month after be- who are emerging from for those who have served never expected to be CEO formed other banks. ceries and gasoline an ginning his on-field pro- divorce or domestic vio- our nation reminds us why of a major company, let “I hate to see Ken American Express Every- tests against structural lence. we salute our flag, why we alone work 37 years at the leave. I mean, he’s done a day Card, just as much it racismand police brutal- Jesse Williams, Nick put our hands on our same one. terrific job. His record is markets the Platinum Card ity. Cannon and Steph Curry hearts for the Pledge of “I can honestly say I really hard to match in cor- toward the jet set who Kaepernick, who is are among the other stars Allegiance, and why we was approached by bigger porate America,” said charge six figures a year. still a free agent after opt- who joined Kaepernick in proudly stand for the na- companies, moments Warren Buffett, the bil- “Ken and his man- ing out of his San Fran- the #10for10 challenge, tional anthem,” the presi- where people would say lionaire investor, in an in- agement team have built cisco 49ers contract in according to CNN. dent told the crowd. ‘wow, that’s a great oppor- terview with the AP. a terrific business even March, confirmed the HOME officials Kaepernick, however, tunity.’ But this has been Buffett’s Berkshire through a tough competi- news to fans on Twitter in thanked Kaepernick and isn’t likely to be deterred. my dream job,” Chenault Hathaway is the largest tive environment,” said a short video Wednesday Usher in a heartfelt “With or without said. He sat down with The shareholder of American Gordon Smith, who runs afternoon. Instagram post Wednes- the NFL’s platform, I will Associated Press for his Express, owning 17.5 per- the consumer banking di- To wrap up his day afternoon. continue to work for the last interview before leav- cent of the company. vision at JPMorgan Chase. pledge, the 30-year-old The news comes one people,” he said in De- ing the company. Under Chenault, asked a number of high- day after President Donald cember, while picking up Who can blame American Express has ex- profile athletes and artists Trump took a subtle dig at the 2017 Sports Illus- Chenault, 66, for moving panded from its well-to-do to donate $10,000 to a protesters in the NFL dur- trated Muhammad Ali on? His successor as CEO and corporate expense charity of their choice, ing his State of the Union Legacy Award, “because and chairman, Steve account customers into which he then matched address Tuesday. my platform is the Squeri, is well on his way to be trained for the job. more consumer products. dollar-for-dollar in what he The president’s re- people.” New Jobs for the Any problems that hap- “The Pflugerville Week of 01/30/2017 pened under Chenault’s Coordinator, ACCelerator Dodge Criticized for Using King watch, like the loss of a lu- Independent School Assistance-PT-Part-Time (50%) crative Costco partnership, District will open Highland Campus Proposals for: Job# 1801042 Voiceover in Super Bowl Ad have been neatly cleaned Technician, Senior IT (Computer Integrated Pest By Lauren Victoria Burke | NNPA Newswire Contributor up. Since Chenault be- Lab Support) came CEO in 2001, Ameri- Management Services Round Rock Campus There were ads with many Super Bowl LII view- “Using a “Martin On February 23, 2018@ Job# 1801035 can Express’ annual prof- Coordinator, Public Affairs Morgan Freeman rapping ers. It also induced a reac- Luther King” speech and its have risen from $1.31 2:00 p.m.All proposals Outreach and ads with babies from tion tweet from the The completely taking it OUT OF billion to an adjusted $5.3 may be submitted (by Highland Business Center around the world and fast King Center and Bernice CONTEXT for a truck com- mail or hand carry) to: Job# 1801034 billion, excluding the im- Apply at HR cars with singer Steven King, the daughter of the mercial is a disgrace,” an- pact of the new tax law. Pflugerville ISD Middle Fiskville Rd. Tyler. There were ads with late civil rights leader. other Twitter user reacted Sales rose from $17.71 bil- 1401 West Pecan 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 medieval themes, magic “Neither in a typical statement. Pflugerville, T 78660 Job Line (512 223-5621 lion to $35.58 billion and hhtp://www./austincc.ed and song. @TheKingCenter nor Super Bowl adver- the stock has more than Attn:Paula Bowden EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V Then there was the @BerniceKing is the entity tisements have become an doubled and is trading at ad using the words and that approves the use of annual obsession as the record highs. That said, voice of Dr. Martin Luther #MLK’s words or imagery for expensive and targeted AmEx shares did King, Jr. to sell Dodge Ram use in merchandise, enter- marketing to a huge audi- sell trucks. tainment (movies, music, art- ence has become a place NOTICE TO ALL “Everybody can be work, etc) or advertisement, where products are de- PERSONS HAVING great,” Dr. King said in a including tonight’s @Dodge buted for the first time. CLAIMS AGAINST THE speech in 1968, two #SuperBowl commercial,” Super Bowl ads have also ESTATE OF CORA Are you interested in doing business months before he was The King Center tweet stated become an annual time to DAWSON, DECEASED. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN with the City of Austin? murdered. “You only need not long after the ad was analyze and study the that original Letters We are here for you! a heart full of grace; soul broadcast. many marketing strategy, Testamentary on the Estate of generated by love.” April 4, 2018 was the as well as the “hits and Cora Dawson, Deceased, were City of Austin The advertisement 50th anniversary of the misses” of the ads seen issued on November 30, 2017, Purchasing Office featured images of foot- assassination of Dr. Martin during the game. in Cause No. C-1-PB-17- 002010, pending in the Probate Vendor Registration ball players, cowboys, U.S. Luther King, Jr. in Mem- It’s likely that the ad Court No. 1 of Travis County, 512-974-2018 troops and first respond- phis, Tennessee, at the featuring King’s voice and Texas, to Deborah Dawson. ers as a backdrop to King’s hands of James Earl Ray. words will likely be the Claims may be presented in care [email protected] voiceover. The advertise- “The worst commer- source of analysis over the of the attorneys for the Estate www.austintexas.gov/department/purchasing ment ended with an image cials are those that use coming days. The ad addressed as follows: Estate of Cora Williams, Deceased, c/o For information on the City of Austin’s Minority/ of a soldier, a Dodge truck, icons like Martin Luther might also reignite discus- Leonard W. Woods, of the law Women-Owned Procurement Program please contact the and the words “Built to King Jr to sell things like a sion on some of the deci- firm Duggins Wren Mann & Small & Minority Business Resources at 512-974-7600 or Serve.” Dodge Ram truck,” sions being made by Dex- Romero, LLP, P. O. Box 1149, visit www.austintexas.gov/smbr. The commercial for tweeted Boston Globe ter King and Martin Luther Austin, Texas 78767-1149. All Dodge trucks provoked Deputy Bureau Chief Matt King III regarding the use persons having claims against this Estate are required to protest on social media Viser. He wasn’t the only of their father’s image and present them within the time and shortly after it aired from one who noticed. words. in the manner prescribed by law. Page 8 ~ THE VILLAGER/February 9, 2018 THE DISPATCH www.theaustinvillager.com Columbus, Ohio Funeral Home The Austin Billboard Targeting Black Homicides Villager Covers the Stirs Community 60th Grammy by: Theodore Decker | Columbus Dispatch Awards in New York City By Naomi Richard Villager Contributor Villager Reporter Naomi Richard and Neil The 60th Grammy Portnow President of The Recording Academy. Awards® encompassed Photo by Dallas Davis. much more than the tele- vised experience that Joseph R. Drake School in Nation Pre-Grammy most fans witnessed. the Bronx, New York, was Brunch at One World There were a plethora of announced as the recipi- Trade Center on January activities including parties, ent of the 2018 Music Edu- 27, 2018 in New York City, concerts, non-televised cator Award™ presented hosted by JAY-Z and wife awards, meet-ups and pri- by the Recording Acad- Beyoncé. vate events. The Austin Vil- emy™ and GRAMMY Mu- Finally, The Villager lager made its way to sev- seum®. Nominations and Newspaper was proud to eral pre-show activities — applications for the 2019 be a part of the 2018 and this is our story. Music Educator Award are MusiCares® Person of the Our journey now open via www. Year (POTY) honoring COLUMBUS, Ohio seemed to him a good I realize that it has to mat- launched with Bishop grammy music teacher. Fleetwood Mac, the first (AP) — The billboard is time to make a point. ter to us before it matters Hezekiah Walker’s Gospel com. band to be chosen. They blunt by design. In 2017, 111 of the to anybody else. Grammy® Celebration fea- Essence Magazine were celebrated for “Black Lives SHOULD city’s homicide victims “The bottom line is turing Grammy® nomi- held its annual Black their extraordinary cre- Matter, Especially to were Black, and all but of that I don’t bury a whole nees Anita Wilson, J.J. Women in Music event ative accomplishments BLACK PEOPLE. STOP THE 10 of them were males. lot of people who were Hairston, Tina Campbell, and honored Missy Elliott’s and significant chari- VIOLENCE. We don’t want The median age was 29. killed by police,” he said. Marvin Sapp, Travis career. As a rapper, singer, table work. Entertain- your business That bad.” Fewer than half of the kill- “Right now, I’m burying a Greene, CeCe Winans, songwriter, producer and ment for the evening The bearer of this ings have been solved, but lot of Black people who Le’Andria Johnson and The dancer, Missy Elliott has included Miley Cyrus, message is Marlan J. Gary, Gary intuits that most of are killed at the hands of Walls Group from Hous- inspired popular culture Little Big Town, HAIM, and his business is funer- these young Black male Black people.” ton, Texas. Gospel music for over two decades. The Lorde, OneRepublic and als. victims were killed by Pictured beside Gary rang out from the rafters exclusive event took place Keith Urban to name a Columbus is coming other young Black men. on the latest billboards is and the house was packed on January 25 at New York few. off a year of horrendous He’s handled the arrange- Fralisia Jefferson, one of to capacity. City’s Highline Ballroom. The MusiCares® homicidal violence. There ments for more homicide his funeral directors. Each year students Established in 2010, Black POTY tribute is one of the were 143 killings in 2017, victims than he can count, Jefferson, 25, lost her 27- from around the country Women in Music recog- most prestigious events a total unlike anything the and he knows this as year-old godbrother, are given the opportunity nizes the accomplish- held during GRAMMY city had seen in decades. surely as the police do. DeShawn L. Marable, to to apply for GRAMMY ments of both emerging Week. The MusiCares The old record of 139 ho- So far, the response gun violence last year. He Camp™. The selected stu- and established artists and Foundation® offers micides occurred in 1991. to his message has been was shot to death on the dents performed at the influencers during health and human ser- That was the year positive. He said he South Side in August, and renowned New School in GRAMMY Week. vices and programs to Gary came to Columbus. doesn’t know if he’ll re- his killing remains un- New York and were ac- Roc Nation, LLC, an members of the music He was in his early 20s, ceive any push-back for solved. companied by jazz artist American entertainment community, including and the surging homicide co-opting the language of Jefferson said young Jon Batiste. During the company founded by emergency financial as- rate was not something a the Black Lives Matter people “feel invincible, same event, Melissa Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter in sistance for basic living young man in a new town movement that began in untouchable, until it Salguero, teacher at P.S. 48 2008, held its 2018 Roc expenses. thought much about. 2013 in response to police touches you and gets “I just wasn’t com- killings of Black people. closer … and then it munity-minded, even to These issues matter touches your immediate have an opinion,” he said. to Gary, who is Black and family, and then it’s too Now he is a 48-year- has a son about to turn 18 late.” old father of two, a com- years old. In 2015, Gary Retaliation perpetu- munity-minded business- irked the Columbus Divi- ates the violence, she said. man and, as the billboard sion of Police with bill- “When you fight fire makes clear, a holder of boards that directly ad- with fire, all you get is a opinions. dressed the BLM move- bigger fire,” she said. “ This latest advertise- ment by offering advice to “We’re getting to a dan- ment for Marlan J. Gary young Black men (cooper- gerous point.” Funeral Home went up ate, don’t commit crimes, Nine people have about two weeks ago on don’t run) and to officers been killed in Columbus two billboards: one at East (“You can stop me without this year; eight were Main Street and Nelson killing me” and “I deserve black. Gary hopes the Road on the Near East Side a day in court, not in a cas- billboards add to a com- and another at East 5th ket”). munity conversation that and Woodland avenues. The Police Division makes 2018 a record low Gary has advertised released a statement in year for homicides and on billboards for years, response that it was “dis- the heartbreak that fol- and occasionally he alters appointed” by the mes- lows. the messages to reflect sage, given officers’ com- “I just thought it holidays or celebrate Black munity-policing efforts. would be great if we could History Month. “I’m all in support of try to beat that record,” he The start of a new the Black Lives Matter said. “It would be nice if year, coming hard on the movement,” Gary said on we could just move back heels of such a violent one, Jan. 26. “At the same time, toward the record low.”