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Vol. 43 No. 9 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] July 17, 2015 Steve Harvey Brings More Entertainment to INSIDE Star-studded Lineup at 2015 Neighborhood Awards! Naomi Richard | The Austin Villager ATLANTA, GA – nounced headlining perfor- Award-winning superstar mances on Saturday August recording artist Robin 8th from award-winning su- Thicke has joined the star- perstars Usher, Tyrese DNC remains vigilant to ensure voters studded list of performers Gibson and Kenny are protected. during the 2015 Neighbor- “Babyface” Edmonds at See OBAMACARE hood Awards Weekend in the 13th Annual Ford Neigh- Page 2 RAPPIN’ Atlanta, along with addi- borhood Awards, hosted by Tommy Wyatt tional entertainment from EMMY-winning Family performer Tyrese Gibson Feud, talk show and radio Congress to address screening his movie Shame, star Steve Harvey. Predatory Lending judges David and Tamela Bringing their signa- Mann joining host Sheryl ture unforgettable style to This week Congress- Underwood to crown the light up the stage, Usher winning singer at the Sing will close out the 2015 woman Maxine Waters (D- Austin entrepreneur Ford Neighborhood CA), Ranking member of Your Way to the State Farm is buzzing her way Awards on August 8th, in the Committee on Finan- Freedom Friday Party finale to the top in 2015. cial Services, convened a performance, and more! addition to a performance See BEESWEET Faith Leaders conference Thicke will take the stage set from Tyrese Gibson, Page 3 and Kenny “Babyface” in Washington. She invited Steve Harvey: Host Steve Harvey hits the during the Steve Harvey Morning Show Live Broad- Muslim, Christian and stage at the 2014 Ford Neighborhood Awards in See cast on Friday August 7th, Jewish communities to Atlanta-Philips Arena. Photo courtesy of The TYRESE GIBSON, adding to a sizzling lineup highlight the moral and re- Neighborhood Awards. page2 ligious objection that faith that includes previously-an- leaders have raised in re- sponse to predatory pay- Willie Nelson Wins Again Willie Nelson AISD works to day and small-dollar lend- Willie Nelson will be the next recipient of the close the learning ing practices in communi- Library Congress’s Gershwin Prize for Popular disparity in schools. ties across America. Song. This lifetime achievement award will be pre- See ADVISORY Every day online and sented November 18 in Washington D.C. The only Page 4 storefront payday lenders previous recipients are Paul Simon, Stevie Won- trap borrowers in long- der, Paul McCartney, songwriting duo Burt term cycles of debt. Their Bacharach and the late Hal David, Carole King and Talented triple-digit interest rates Billy Joel. and access to borrowers’ Rep. Lloyd Doggett said, “I’m pleased that bank accounts or car-titles Willie will be on the road again to Washington— Youth places these borrowers in this time to accept a well-deserved prize. He rep- financial jeopardy. resents so much of what makes Texas special and The Interfaith Payday Austin the Live Music Capital of the World. His Keepin’ Lending Roundtable ad- lyrics and his life touch the human experience like dressed the impact of these no other.” harmful products on the It Real communities that these (Left) Willie Nelson From: [http://geekphilosopher.com/ bkg/flagwillieNelson.htm] Public domain according to: faith leaders serve. Federal [http://geekphilosopher.com/MainPage/bkgAbout.htm] lawmakers are rightly con- {{PD-USGov-Military-Marines}} Jazz! cerned. Over 100 Mem- bers of Congress repre- Austin Housing Authority and Austin senting 35 states, the Dis- trict of Columbia and the Pathways Award $57,500 in Scholarships Virgin Islands recently urged the Consumer Fi- nancial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to enact a strong rule to curb abusive prac- tices by pay lenders and other high-cost predatory loans like car-title and cer- tain installment loans. In separate let- ters, 33 U. S. Senators and Women in Jazz presents Keepin’ 68 House Members urged the same action: strong It Real Jazz Youth Concert regulation and enforce- Sunday, August 2, 2015, 5 PM at the George Wash- ment of abusive and preda- ington Carver Museum and Culture Center Boyd Vance tory consumer lending. The Housing Author- ated in 2000. Since 2002, Theatre, 1165 Angelina Street, Austin, TX These practices have ity of the City of Austin nearly $1 million in schol- This vivacious presentation of traditional jazz, the now been extended to (HACA) and its nonprofit arships have been original Americana art form, will feature some of Austin’s Small Businesses. Their subsidiary, Austin Path- awarded to low-income most talented youth performing traditional jazz music: loans are required to be ways, has awarded 36 re- students. Recipients range iamhannalashay, Blaigne Ayuma, Clayton Winfrey, Jadyn paid back on a daily basis. newable scholarships to- from newly graduated Blackmon These are usually done taling $57,500 to residents high school students to Kya McGruder, Simone Washington, Kylie Phillips, online. of its public housing and returning adult students and the ATAP Trio with Cameron Riggs. According to policy Housing Choice Voucher and those attending col- Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students over experts, CFPB could act on programs to pursue post- lege for the first time. His- tion,” said HACA President age 7, available online at keepitrealjazz.eventbrite.com the pending regulation secondary education op- torically, nearly half of the and CEO Michael Gerber. or call 512-258-6947 and at the door. sometime this fall. Texas portunities at local institu- awardees are the first gen- “We are thrilled to award This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts residents should make sure tions of higher education. eration in their family to these scholarships to 36 Division of the City of Austin Economic Development De- that this state is a party to Scholarship funds are attend post-secondary fully deserving individuals partment and a grant from the Texas Commission on the actions that is being made possible through education. so that they may continue the Arts. taken in congress. One support from HACA’s “We are proud of all their education and pur- For more information, visit www.womeninjazz.org payday lending company Southwest Housing Com- residents in our self-suffi- sue endless opportunities or call 512-258-6947. in Kansas already been pliance Corporation, a ciency programs who wish for themselves and their fined. nonprofit subsidiary cre- to pursue a higher educa- families.” Page 2 ~ July 17, 2015/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com THE COMMUNIQUÉ By Damon C. Williams to the polls. DNC Chairwoman Special to the NNPA ity communities. Shultz, as a veteran Shultz took umbrage from the “I talked about the legislator, is intimately with the GOP presidential Philadelphia Tribune importance of making sure aware that voter ID is a Talks Obamacare, that we not roll back all of lightning-rod issue, espe- candidate slate in general PHILADELPHIA - Mo- the progress we’ve been cially in her home state, – and with Walker in par- GOP and Voting ID ments after delivering a able to make over the past which requires photo iden- ticular – for their positions Says Republicans are still Attempting keynote address at the almost seven years under tification to vote. on voter ID and what NAACP national conven- President Barack Obama’s According to the Shultz perceived as the to Block Path of Voters tion Monday at the Penn- administration, whether Florida Division of Elec- party’s less than authentic sylvania Convention Cen- it’s the 16 million Ameri- tions, voters there will be recent catering of the Af- ter, Democratic National cans who benefited from asked to provide accept- rican–American commu- Committee Chairwoman access to quality, afford- able forms of identifica- nity. and U.S. Rep. Debbie able healthcare that they tion; if voters there do not “Scott Walker an- Wasserman Schultz (D- have not previously had, to have an acceptable form nounced [his presidential Fla.) expanded on the voting rights, which is ob- of photo ID, they can still candidacy on Monday], Democrats’ agenda re- viously right in the wheel- cast a provisional ballot. and whether it’s Scott garding the Affordable house of the NAACP,” she Pennsylvania is one of Walker, or Rand Paul, or Care Act, voter rights and said. “And to reiterate that several states that do not Jeb Bush, the Republicans the “transparent” efforts we have to all stand and require a photo ID at the are trying to make a show of Republican Party to remain vigilant to ensure polls. over their outreach to the U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) make inroads into minor- [voters are protected], Schultz reiterated her African–American commu- whether its photo ID laws, belief that Republicans, nity, and I stress [that vot- or early voting hours, or especially Wisconsin Gov. ers remember] you are weekend voting, or pro- Scott Walker, are still “try- dealing with a party that tecting the ‘souls to the ing to throw obstacles” in ignored the African– polls Sundays’ [church- the path of voters who American and other minor- voter education effort].” would more likely vote ity communities for many, Schultz, who repre- Democrat. many years,” Shultz said. sents parts of Broward To counter, the DNC “Now, they’re sud- and Miami–Dade Coun- is in the midst of a nation- denly putting some win- ties, said the Republicans wide voter expansion pro- dow–dressing around “are all in lockstep, led by gram and working with or- their record, but when you their governors across the ganizations such as the have a guy like Rand Paul country,” to try to derail NAACP and other allied who opposes both the Vot- progress made regarding groups, to help register ing Rights Act and Civil voter ID. voters and ensure they get See RNC CHAIR, page 5 Misty Copeland Becomes ABT’s First African-American Principal Ballerina By Zita Allen | Special to the NNPA from the New York Amsterdam News When American Ballet Theatre announced the pro- motion of Misty Copeland to principal ballerina Tuesday, the highest rank in the company and the highest ever achieved by an African-American dancer with one of this country’s elite ballet companies, she told reporters at a press conference, “I’m just so extremely honored to be a principal dancer, to be an African-American and to be in this position.” Occasionally fighting back tears, she spoke softly with humility and grace at what was clearly an emotionally charged moment. Her promotion had just been announced that morning at a company meeting with Artistic Director Kevin MacKenzie, who said simply, “Misty, take a bow,” as her fellow company members applauded. Misty Copeland Tyrese Gibson Among Many in Lineup of Interactive Entertainment, Texas Designer Makes Mark In Hollywood Marcus Andrews rities from musicians to following in San Anto- Seminars and Special Screenings showcases his Sartorial actors for styling sessions nio, Hollywood, and be- continued from page 1 Luxury collection for during his trip to Los yond.” Edmonds opening Hollywood’s elite at the Angeles, including The Sartorial the show. Hosting the BET Awards and Bill- LeCrae, rapper Too Luxury collection be- show for the 13th year, board Music Awards. Short, Floyd gan as a way for Steve Harvey will be July 14, 2015 (San Mayweather, and actor Andrews to design for joined by a star-studded Antonio, TX) – The Darrin Henson. His Sar- himself what he was roster of award present- future’s bright for San torial Luxury collection unable to find in the ers that include Sanaa Antonio menswear de- was featured in a similar market: high-quality, Lathan, Kandi Burruss, signer Marcus Andrews, manner just a few weeks unique menswear. The Anthony Anderson, but he’s outfitting every- prior at the Billboard line initially began with Wendy Raquel Robinson, one in custom suits and Music Awards in Las Italian-made footwear, Michelle Williams, David Italian-crafted shoes, not Vegas. and slowly expanded and Tamela Mann, K. shades. The local style Above all, Andrews into custom suits and Michelle, Jazmine connoisseur recently says the quality of his accessories, including Sullivan, DeVon Franklin, dressed celebrities for work is of the utmost personalized pocket Erica Campbell, Yolanda the BET Awards’ red car- importance. “My clients squares and cuff links. Adams, Kym Whitley, pet in Los Angeles on deserve the best, no mat- For more informa- Roland Martin, Faith June 28th, including ter who they are,” he tion about Marcus Evans, Ed Gordon, Rickey Tyrese Gibson Aaron D. Spears of The says. “It’s been a privi- Andrews and his Sarto- Smiley, Stephen A. Smith, Bold And The Beautiful lege to meet some amaz- rial Luxury collection, among others. Kandi Burruss, Stephen A. cast; College Expo; Greek and Being Mary Jane. ing people doing what I please visit his website Hit-makers Erykah Smith, Loni Love and Step Show; Drumline Andrews also love, and I hope to con- at: http:// Badu, Jodeci, Salt-N-Pepa, more. Showcase; movie screen- hosted a range of celeb- tinue growing our loyal sartorialluxury.com Doug E. Fresh, Jazmine Besides the corner- ings; Celebrity Row; the Sullivan, K. Michelle, and stone 2015 Ford Neighbor- Heart & Soul Health Pavil- Avery Sunshine will also hood Awards show on Sat- ion; 100 shopping vendor perform during the four- urday August 8th, the four- booths; the McDonald’s day celebration, with ap- day celebration’s high- Inspiration Celebration pearances from Ne-Yo, lights feature the 3- Gospel Tour; the Church Yolanda Adams, Nephew day State Farm Neighbor- Choir Competition, and Tommy, DJ Mars, plus an hood Awards Expo, a sig- many more events and ex- inspiring lineup of interac- nature weekend experi- periences. Tickets for tive entertainment, semi- ence blowout running Fri- the Ford Neighborhood nars and special screen- day August 7 – Sunday Awards show, Ford VIP Af- ings with Steve Harvey, August 9th, which ter Party, State Farm Tyrese Gibson, Sanaa includes: Family Feud Neighborhood Awards Lathan, Ed Gordon, Roland Live hosted by Steve Expo and State Farm Free- Martin, Attorney Benjamin Harvey; the Steve Harvey dom Friday Party are avail- Crump, Dr. Laura Berman, Morning Show Live Broad- able via Ticketmaster. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/July 17, 2015 ~ Page 3 CHURCH & TOWN BULLETIN Leaders Urge Patience In Achieving Country Boyz Fixin’s 4140 E. 12th Street, Austin, TX 78721 Featuring Fish, Poboys, Hot Wings, Pork Chops, Homemade Gumbo, Shrimp and Alligator Change After Emanuel Nine DINE IN OR ORDER TO GO by Barney Blakeney Rev. Nelson B. Riv- opportunity to change Mon - Friday 11 am - 8 p.m. Special to the NNPA ers, pastor of Charity the dynamics of racism Saturday - 12 noon - 8 p.m. Closed Sunday from The Missionary Baptist in America.” He pointed Charleston Chronicle Call (512) 928-5555 Church in North to Charleston County *Mention this ad and get a FREE 20 oz. Drink* It’s been some three Charleston and vice School Board’s decision weeks since nine wor- president of Operations to name a candidate shippers at Emanuel and Religious Affairs overwhelmingly op- AME Church were for the National Action posed by Blacks and gunned down at a Bible Network said economic others as its new super- DOUBLE study session in the empowerment is a intendent as an example church. After the change that must be- of some people’s refusal shootings the commu- come a reality for Afri- to change. nity and nation dis- can Americans after the “The deaths of the “R” played an unprec- sacrifice of the Emanuel nine people at Emanuel didn’t mean jack to the edented outpouring of Dot Scott Nine. While Blacks to- compassion for he vic- day have more money school board. If they tims and survivors as But she cautions and education than ever didn’t respect us in a GROCERY well as outrage at the that the community before in American his- time of our worst crisis, *We cash ALL Tax Refund*Checks *Check Out racism that prompted shouldn’t think that ra- tory, as a group they still can we expect them to 450l East Martin Luther King Blvd. the atrocity. cial discrimination don’t possess economic change in good times?” Since the shootings that’s existed centuries opportunity. However he optimisti- WeWe WantWant YOUYOU!! will change in three Citing the outpour- cally added, “We fought the state and nation has AdvertiseAdvertise WithWith TheThe bonded to remove the weeks. ing of compassion from for the removal of the Confederate Flag as a “We need to whites after the atrocity flag for 15 years and in VILLAGERVILLAGER political and social sym- change some things at Emanuel, Rivers said, just two weeks after Ebenezer Baptist Church Emanuel it’s coming bol of the racist hatred like what happens in “We have to ask is this 1010 East 10th Street 512-478-1875 Fax 512-478-1892 made evident by the employment and pub- just a guilt trip or an down.” Bus Ministry Call 512-478-1875 atrocity. And now after lic education and we Sunday Services Emanuel’s dead has need concrete change. Worship Service 8:00 A.M. been buried, local civil But we must remember BeeSweet Lemonade Child Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. rights leaders say the it hasn’t even been a Entrepreneur Mikaila Ulmer Worship Service 11:00 A.M. substance of the racism month since those nine Wednesday people were killed at Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. and hatred the flag rep- Attends White House Dr. Ricky Freeman, Child Development Center resents will take more Emanuel. That was a Pastor Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 time and patience. game changer and Kids’ State Dinner As the nation things are changing as As invited by First Lady Michelle Obama Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church learned of the July 17 evidenced by the re- 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax atrocity at Emanuel im- moval of the flag. Two Web Site - www.themount.net mediate calls to stop the weeks before July 17 WORSHIP SERVICES racism led to the action we wouldn’t even have Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. on the Confederate Flag, had that discussion.” Church School - 9:45 a.m. “Now we’re begin- Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon an action that began in Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. 1999. Charleston ning to see people like “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 NAACP President Dot Gov. Nikki Haley and A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor Scott said her organiza- others working to make tion already has started a difference. But we Agape Baptist Church to hold discussions with shouldn’t delude our- 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 local businesses and in- selves to think things exhibited is Exemplified.” Come, receive God’s unconditional lovefor you. stitutions to address dis- will be fixed overnight,” For there is no greater love! crimination. Scott said. Church Services Sunday School 9:30 AM Sunday Worship 11:00 AM St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church: Mid-Week Service Thursday: Praise, Musician - Piano/Organist Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM Mikaila Ulmer meets President Barack Rev. H. Ed Calahan Call 454-1547 for Transporation Submit your resume with salary to: Obama at the White House while attending its Pastor Website www.agapebcaustintx.com By Mail: St. Mary Baptist Church P.O. Box 41, fourth annual Kids’ State Dinner. Photo courtesy A Ministry That Ministers Pflugerville, TX 78660 of Wyatt Brand. Via E-mail: [email protected] by August15th. On Friday, July 10, Mikaila Ulmer, ten-year-old For a detailed job description go to Austin-based child entrepreneur and founder of stmarybaptist.org/Church_Information.html BeeSweet Lemonade, attended the fourth annual Kids’ Thank you in advance for your immediate at- State Dinner at the White House. Perhaps most recog- Globalizing the Gospel nizable from her recent ABC Shark Tank appearance, 1179 San Bernard Street, Edward M. Fleming, tention. If you should have any questions you may Austin, TX 78702, 512-478-7023 Sr. Pastor contact the HR team leader, Sheila Boyer at the num- Ulmer was personally invited to attend the luncheon Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:00 A.M. ber below or the Church administrator, Charnetha by First Lady Michelle Obama. Sunday Morning Worship, 10:15 A.M. OLIVET BAPTIST Grayson. Attending the event was a buzz-worthy honor for Visit our website @ www.obcaus.org CHURCH Sheila Boyer | [email protected] or 512-971- the young business lady who has been running her busi- DAVID CHAPEL Missionary Baptist Church 0516 & Charnetha Grayson | stmarybaptist ness–with help from her family–for five years. She even uses a percentage of profits to help save bees! SUNDAY | Christian Education 9:15a.m. @sbcglobal.net or 512-251-4551 Worship 10:30 a.m. (MLK) 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. This is not •Power Hour Bible Life Group 6:00 P.M. Stephanie N’Cho Friday Prayer |7:45pm the end, but it is the road. All does not yet Associate Pastor Sunday Service | 10:00am gleam in glory, but all is being purified. Imani Complex & Office, --- Martin Luther 11800 Mustang at Duval Austin, Texas 78727 469-226-4679 | www.vainqueurs.org Romans 5:1 Therefore,having been justified by faith, we have peace Visit:imanichurch.com 805 S. Sherman St. Richardson, TX 75081 Kenneth Hill, Pastor with God through our Lord Jesus Christ Rev. Dr. Jacquelyn Donald-Mims Office: 512-343-9300 GRACEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH St. Peter’s United Methodist Church The Church of Pentecost Felix Bamirin, Pastor 4509 Springdale Road Austin, Tx 78723 Leading People to Experience God’s Love, Know Jesus Christ & Grow in His Image Office 512- 926-1686 Fax 512-929-7281 Worship: Sunday-- The Church of Pentecost, USA Inc, JOIN US This SUNDAY / THURSDAY Christian Web Site- 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Austin offers a wide variety of opportuni- @ 12424 Scofield Farms Drive, Austin, TX 78758 stpetersaustintx.ning.com Tuesday Bible Studies-- ties for children, youth, adults, and older [email protected] 7:30pm - 9:00 pm adults to be involved in worship, spiritual THE PLACE WHERE WE STEP OUT ON FAITH. (By Parmer Lane Baptist Church building, behind Wells Fargo) Friday Prayers-- growth, education, community outreach, COME AND STEP OUT ON FAITH WITH US 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm SUNDAYS 10:30 A.M., THURSDAYS 7:30 P.M. Sunday School 8:45 a.m. and making a tangible difference to those Praise and Worship 10:15 a.m. 7801 N. Lamar Blvd, in need in our community. You too, can Experience Grace For Life Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Suite D 102, make a positive difference in our commu- and Praise /Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Austin, Texas 78752 Call: 682.472.9073 l Email: [email protected] l Rev. Jack C. Gause (to include Children’s Choir Rehersaland nity through your prayers, your presence, Visit: www.gracewaycca.org Pastor Bible Study with age appropiate Activities) Tel: 512 302-1270 your gifts, your service, and your witness. Page 4 ~ July 17, 2015/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com CITY ~ STATE ~ NATIONAL ~ WORLD Women of Progress Hold Nortey Third Anniversary Holds a Town Hall James Nortey Meeting

by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon

After James Nortey Nortey. Not only was the began to talk of some of officially announced his town hall meeting an op- the issues he plans to intention to run for the portunity for people to campaign on. For in- Travis County Precinct 1 come together, but it was stance, James Nortey Commissioner Court, he also an opportunity for talked about solving the held a town meeting. The people to get know some “Food Desert” that is in Town-Hall “Greet and of the issues that James the Eastern part of Travis Meet Event” was held at Nortey is running for in County. In addition, he Pictured left to right are the Women of Progress: the home of former Aus- his campaign. mentioned that he will Marie, Dorothy, Julia and Grace. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon tin City Council member, At the Town-Hall help bring good “middle Sheryl Cole. Moreover, “Greet and Meet Event”, class” pay and job to the by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Sheryl Cole is one of the James Nortey re-intro- Eastern part of Travis supporters of James duced himself and then County. Saturday, July 11, the group Women of Progress held their third annual celebration. This group is composed of women who are from the African Save the Date for the 7th Annual Workforce Diaspora community living throughout Central Texas. Women of Progress came into existence due to the fact that a group of women decided to come together Solutions Capital Area Awards Luncheon and make a difference in both their native land of Liberia, Sierra-Leone and Cote d’Ivoire. Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Over the last three years, Women of Progress has been doing a lot of work 11 am - 1 pm @ Austin County Club on the African Continent and also at home in Central Texas. During the massive The goal of the annual Workforce Solutions Capi- Ebola epidemic crisis that affected the three West African nations of Liberia, tal Area Awards Luncheon is to celebrate the accom- Sierra Leone and Guinea, Women of Progress were able to help. Moreover, plishments of Travis County employers and commu- Women of Progress is eager to help more with the development of Women nity organizations that collaborate with Workforce So- Progress. lutions throughout the year. We also want to pay trib- Finally, Women of Progress has grown in both membership and outreach ute to individuals who have become self-sufficient us- during these three last years. Consequently, Women of Progress is seeking to ing the workforce services and support resources pro- Keynote Speaker: have more visibility within the community. According to Women of Progress, vided through our many programs. Mayor Steve Adler “The increase of visibility will allow them to attract more sponsors which would allow them to do more events.” Award Nominations open Monday, July 20. Sponsorship Opportunities available soon. For more information about the event, visit http://www.wfscapitalarea.com/ Sheriff’s Office SWAT CalendarEvents/SpecialEvents.aspx#75543-annual-awards-luncheon Family Field Day team, rock climbing wall and a small vendor area AUSTIN, TX - The day of promoting health with organizations on dis- Austin FC International Travis County Sheriff’s Of- and fitness. play that promote health fice is hosting a Family There will be a vari- & fitness. We will also have Field Day on Saturday, July ety of activities, such as our SWAT BEAR vehicle, Crowned the Champion of the 18, 2015 from 9 am-12:00 field day relay races, a Motors unit and an Austin pm at the Mueller Lake Punt, Pass and Kick foot- Fire Department truck on African Soccer Club Park. This is a FREE com- ball activity with the assis- static display. munity event for all resi- tance of UT football play- dents of Travis County. Our ers, a soccer activity, an Mueller Lake Park goal is to gather families obstacle course facilitated 4550 Mueller Blvd. and engage them in a fun by the Travis County Austin, TX 78723 The African-American Advisory Committee

by William Purcell was a need for more Villager Writer things that involved or were aimed at the African- The Austin ISD African- American community. The American Community Advi- committee started with sory Committee for Educa- only 10-15 people and tional Excellence gathers went up to 50 people. Teddy McDaniel Teddy information and encourage The committee works research of concerns to the on student retention rates African-American commu- where the African-Ameri- by hiring teachers that “look nity including literacy, can population of students like them” which creates disproportionality, reten- are large where most of more of a relation between tion rates, parental involve- the time those schools are the teacher and students. Pictured left to right are the African Soccer Club tournament participants, ment, discipline rates, ad- the ones with low social The committee wanted to Prince O Sax, Frankie and Steve Pa Juge. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon vanced academics, and economics. make sure that this was learning environments. The Ms. Russell along looked into because you by Tsoke and the International Soc- in the last 4th place. committee is comprised of with the rest of the com- would have schools such as (Chuch) Adjavon cer Club defeated Zilker According to the community members such mittee “try to make sure Gus Garcia Young Men’s Park Rangers and the tournament organizers, as Nelson Linder (NAACP that they provide for the Leadership Academy and On July 11, the Afri- Congo FC. Consequently, the best Strikers were President Austin Chapter), students in those schools Pierce Middle School (Now can Soccer Club held a both the Austin FC Inter- Oumar Djiba and Prince Teddy McDaniel (Affiliate and try to close the gap Bertha Means Young tournament in which four national and the Interna- O Sax. Secondly, the best CEO of the National Urban with the disparity and Women’s Leadership Acad- teams sought to be tional Soccer Club would defenders were Jimmy League), local area parents disproportionality that are emy) where you would crowned champions. play against each other in Bissereth, Mj Ekitu, who have invested in what between the schools on have a high minority stu- These four teams were: the final game. On the Henry, Ali, JB and Oumar the committee is doing for the west and east sides of dent rate, but they couldn’t Austin FC International, other hand, Congo Fc and Djiba. Thirdly, the Congo the children in the neigh- town.” Ms. Russell, who I relate to the teachers. The Congo Fc, Zilker Park Rang- Zilker Park Ranger played FC has the Best Coaches borhoods, and Vera Givens interviewed also went to African-American Commu- ers, and the International against each other for the as Joseph Mukamba and (ANC 3rd Vice President). mention that the commit- nity Advisory Committee Soccer Club. During the 3rd and 4th fourth place. David and the most Im- The Community Engage- tee came about when they for Educational Excellence is rest of the day, these four After all the games were proved Team. Finally, the ment Specialist Terry started doing the African- here to make sure the com- teams played against each done, Austin FC interna- best mid-fielder was Russell helps initiate a bond American Parent Involve- munities’ young black stu- other. Despite the hot tional won the tourna- Steve Pa Jude. Not only between the African- ment Conference a couple dents are in good hands temperature, all the teams ment. Therefore, the Inter- was it a good tournament American community and years ago. The committee when getting their educa- played hard while observ- national Soccer Club came but also it was an oppor- the school district as well came from people who tion and hopefully this com- ing some “fair play.” in 2nd place; Congo FC tunity for people to as work (in layman’s were involved with the mittee remains for many In the first round, came in 3rd place; and gather for a fine time of terms) with the schools conference and saw there years to come. Austin FC International Zilker Park Rangers came sports. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER/July 17, 2015 ~ Page 5 CLASSIFIEDS ~ PUBLIC INFORMATION 50 Cent RNC Chairman Priebus: “We EMPLOYMENTPROPOSALS Dishes on are engaging every voter, not PUBLIC INFORMATIONFOR SALE taking any voter for granted” Breathtaking Fall FOR RENT/BIDS/MISCELLANEOUS by Angela Wyatt Austin Travis County Integral C Austin Community College Austin Community College re is currently soliciting proposals District is requesting qualifications District is requesting qualifications through a Request for Proposals from firms for the purpose of from firms for the purpose of (RFP) process for Enterprise Data selecting a highly qualified selecting a highly qualified Warehouse. RFPs may be mailed or architectural and engineering firm architectural and engineering firm sent electroni cally, by contacting for services for the ACC Hays for services for the ACC Elgin Brody Ballard at brody.ballard Campus, Phase 2. Campus, Phase 2. @atcic.org or (512) 440-4022 Request for Qualifications Request for Qualifications beginning July 6, 2015. The (RFQ) No. 906-15038RW (RFQ) No. 906-15035RW deadline to submit a proposal under All qualification statements must be All qualification statements must be the RFP is 4 p.m. CST on July 27, submitted to the ACC Purchasing submitted to the ACC Purchasing 50 Cent 2015. Historically Underutilized Department by no later than 2:00 Department by no later than 2:00 Businesses, including Minority- p.m., Central Time, on Thursday p.m., Central Time, on Thursday Grammy award win- Owned Businesses and Women- August 13, 2015. August 6, 2015. ner and world renowned Owned Businesses, are encour- The Request for Qualifications will The Request for Qualifications will RNC Chairman Reince Priebus aged to apply. be available on the ACC Purchasing be available on the ACC Purchas- rapper Curtis James Jack- website at http://www.austincc.edu/ continued from page 2 ing website at http://www. son III (50 Cent), has spo- AUSTIN COMMUNITY purchase/advertisedbids.php or in austincc.edu/purchase/ Rights Act, a guy who says that we shouldn’t be ken out since filing for COLLEGE DISTRICT (ACC) is the ACC Purchasing Office (512) advertisedbids.php or in the ACC 223-1300 between the hours of 9 giving special rights to people based on behavior like chapter 11 protection in soliciting bids to provide Welding Purchasing Office (512) 223-1300 Gases for ACC Welding AM and 4 PM, Monday through between the hours of 9 AM and 4 folks in the LGBTQ community, you have to recognize the U.S. Bankruptcy Mon- Department District-Wide. Friday. All responses must be sealed PM, Monday through Friday. All what people say and what they do are two separate day morning, July 13, 2015 Invitation for and returned to the ACC Purchasing responses must be sealed and re- Office, ACC Service Center, 9101 things, and that both matter.” in Hartford, Connecticut. Bid No. 430-15037RW turned to the ACC Purchasing Of- All bids must be submitted to the Tuscany Way, Austin, Texas 78754, fice, ACC Service Center, 9101 The GOP has ramped up its outreach efforts both Suffering a devastating, ACC Purchasing Department by no by the date and time indicated Tuscany Way, Austin, Texas 78754, regionally and nationwide. multi-million dollar lawsuit, later than 2:00 p.m., Central Time, above. Electronically transmitted by the date and time indicated responses will NOT be accepted The Pennsylvania GOP recently appointed Ryan 50 cent was ordered to pay on Thursday, August 13, 2015. Bids above. Electronically transmitted must be properly identified, sealed unless otherwise stated in the responses will NOT be accepted Sanders as its African–American inclusion director, to Lastonia Leviston $5 mil- and returned to the ACC Purchasing documents. Late submittals will be unless otherwise stated in the docu- lobbying minority voters, particularly in Philadelphia, lion dollars after deter- Office, ACC Service Center, 9101 retained unopened. ments. Late submittals will be re- An optional pre-submittal meeting on the merits of the Republican agenda. The Republi- mining the rapper inten- Tuscany Way, Austin, Texas 78754, tained unopened. by the date and time indicated is scheduled for July 24, 2015; An optional pre-submittal meeting can National Committee recently embarked on a “Com- tionally leaked a sex tape above. Electronically transmitted 10am-12pm.; ACC Hays Campus, is scheduled for July 20, 2015; mitted to Community” voter mobilization campaign, in which she was fea- responses will NOT be accepted Room 1319. 10am-12pm; at the ACC Elgin The ACC Board of Trustees which is being promoted as a “first–of–its–kind collabo- tured. unless otherwise stated in the Campus, Room 1-1143. documents. Late proposals will be reserves the right to reject any and/ The ACC Board of Trustees re- ration between the RNC and a Black media outlet,” Ra- “I’m taking the pre- retained unopened. or all responses and waive all serves the right to reject any and/or dio One. cautions that any other The proposal request is available on formalities in the solicitation all responses and waive all formali- process. The national GOP apparently took a page out of the ACC Purchasing website at ties in the solicitation process. good businessperson http:// www.austincc.edu/purchase/ Obama’s successful field team management playbook would take in this situation. advertisedbids.php or in the ACC of connecting with the youth by partnering with a hip You know when you’re suc- Purchasing Department, (512) 223- and trendy outlet. 1044 between the hours of 9 am – 4 cessful and stuff, you be- pm CST. RNC Chairman Reince Priebus released a statement come a target. I don’t The ACC Board of Trustees celebrating the pact. wanna be a bullseye. I reserves the right to reject any and/ “We are on the move,” Priebus said. “As chairman or all responses and waive all don’t want anybody to formalities in the of the RNC we are engaging every voter, not taking any pick me as the guy that solicitation process City of Austin Featured Job voter for granted, and not overlooking any opportunity they just come to with ADVERTISEMENT NOTICE Opportunities to share our message. For too long, some have peddled astronomical claims and FOR REQUEST FOR the idea that only one party cares about communities go through all that. I gotta APPLICATIONS The City of Austin is currently seeking qualified of color. Not true. We have stepped up our ground game decent legal team. You Effective July 6, 2015, Austin applicants for the following positions: Travis County Integral Care will be in communities of color. don’t have to worry,” Jack- seeking Request for Applications • 911 Call Taker Trainee- Multiple “Expect to see more RNC staff in diverse commu- son told E! News exclu- (RFA) for Non-Traditional Positions nities, discussing our shared values and actively recruit- sively. Community Based Services and for • Stores Specialist Senior-Temporary Licensed, Certified Professionals • Administrative Assistant - Library ing people from across the country,” Priebus added. and Counseling Services.

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This is in the same requirements and apply for these and other job hour. NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING opportunities. We encourage you to check the “There was so much backlash, because they got CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF employment website often as new job caught red-handed, that that entire interior appropria- MELVIN JAMES CHAMBERS, DECEASED. opportunities are posted daily. tions bill was pulled from consideration,” Shultz contin- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN If you have any questions or need assistance, ued. “That’s just one example of policy…their strategy that original Letters Testamentary on the Estate of please call 512-974-3210 or email us at is not to win the majority of African–American voters Melvin James Chambers, Deceased, were issued on [email protected]. because they clearly recognize that won’t happen; their April 23, 2015, in Cause No. C-1-PB-15-000470, The City of Austin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. strategy is to erode the percentage of the [African– pending in the Probate Court No. 1 of Travis County, American] vote that the Democratic candidate for presi- Texas, to Billie Nell Chambers. Claims may be dent gets. That is why, tactically, they are appointing presented in care of the attorneys for the Estate City of Austin and sending into African-American communities out- addressed as follows: Estate of Melvin James reach people.” Chambers, Deceased, c/o Leonard W. Woods, Duggins Wren Mann & Romero, LLP, P. O. Box 1149, Austin, Purchasing Office NOTICE TO CREDITORS Texas 78767-1149. All persons having claims against NOTICE is hereby given that original Letters Tes- this Estate are required to present them within the time The City of Austin Purchasing Office invites tamentary for the Estate of Frank Young aka Edward and in the manner prescribed by law. you to view current bid solicitations at https:// Franklin Young), Deceased, were issued on July 7, www.ci.austin.tx.us/financeonline/ 2015, in Cause No. C-1-PB-15-001101, pending in Probate Court No. 1 of Travis County, Texas, to: NOTICE TO ALL PERSONS HAVING vendor_connection/solicitation/solicitations.cfm. Gloria A. Young. CLAIMS AGAINST THE ESTATE OF Vendors are encouraged to register on-line in the The notice to the Independent Executor may be de- PLUNELLA BAILEY HARGROVE, City’s Vendor Self Service System. Once your livered at the following address: DECEASED. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN company is registered, you will receive notifica- c/o Barnes Lipscomb Stewart & Ott PLLC that original Letters Testamentary on the Estate of Plunella Bailey Hargrove, Deceased, were issued on tions about new bid opportunities. For additional Attorneys at Law information regarding current bid opportunities 2901 Bee Caves Road, Suite D April 23, 2015, in Cause No. C-l-PB-15-000502, Austin, Texas 78746 pending in the Probate Court No. 1 of Travis County, or Vendor Registration, please call the Purchas- All persons having claims against this Estate which Texas, to Janell Monique Hargrove Brooks. Claims ing Office at 512-974-2500. is currently being administered are required to present may be presented in care of the attorneys for the Estate For information on the City of Austin’s Mi- them within the time and in the manner prescribed by addressed as follows: Estate of Plunella Bailey nority Owned and Women-Owned Procurement law. Hargrove, Deceased, c/o Leonard W. Woods, Duggins Wren Mann & Romero, LLP, P. 0. Box 1149, Austin, Program and the certification process, please Dated the 13th day of July, 2015. contact the Small & Minority Business Resources /s/ Patricia T. Barnes Texas 78767-1149. All persons having claims against Patricia T. Barnes this Estate are required to present them within the time Department at 512-974-7600 or visit their website Attorney for Independent Executor and in the manner prescribed by law. at http://www.austintexas.gov/smbr. Page 6 ~ July 17, 2015/THE VILLAGER www.theaustinvillager.com PROGRAMS ~ AWARENESS NAACP Convention Drawing Prominent Speakers, Making News by Ayana Jones | Special to the NNPA from the Philadelphia Tribune PHILADELPHIA – The July 15 at the Pennsylvania NAACP’s 106th annual con- Convention Center, is ex- vention is drawing a slate of pected to draw upwards of notable public officials. 8,000 attendees. The five- President Barack Obama day convention is being will deliver a keynote ad- held under the theme dress Tuesday afternoon at “Pursing Liberty In the the Pennsylvania Conven- Face of Injustice.” tion Center. Obama‘s re- When Brock deliv- marks will be centered Bill Clinton to address ered a keynote speech around reforming the crimi- NAACP convention. Sunday evening during the nal justice system. mass public meeting, she “President Clinton children earn more later in said liberty must be pur- demonstrated his prag- life and reduce the likeli- sued. matic leadership while in hood that a child will one “The NAACP has edu- the White House. Today, day encounter the crimi- cated; demonstrated; leg- he continues his work as a nal justice system. islated; litigated; negoti- change-making leader There are various ated; and agitated to se- through the Clinton Foun- events that are open to cure the liberties prom- dation. As the country is the public including a ca- ised by the founders of this faced with challenges, we reer fair held Tuesday from great nation. Because our look forward to hearing 12 to 6 p.m. Hiring man- work is not complete, I the former president lend agers will be on hand to stand before you tonight his perspective on some of answer questions about seeking a sustained com- the most important civil opportunities in: hospital- mitment to action to ac- rights challenges of our ity, food service, govern- complish our goals,” said time during the 106th an- ment, technology, bank- Brock, who is the young- nual convention,” said ing, finance, sales, cus- est person to be elected NAACP Chairman Roslyn tomer service, energy and NAACP chairman. Brock. retail. Brock rounded off U.S. Attorney Loretta The removal of the her speech by highlighting Lynch will speak Wednes- Confederate battle flag the importance of achiev- day night at 7:30 p.m. dur- from state capitol grounds ing liberty. ing the Spingarn Dinner/ has caused the NAACP to “In our pursuit of lib- Be a reporter from your school! Freedom Fund Banquet. lift its economic boycott of erty, we will get bruised. During a plenary ses- South Carolina over the We will get battered. We Be a sion Monday, Sen. Bob weekend. The civil rights will get bloodied. But we Casey (D-Pa.) discussed a group voted to end the 15- will not be defeated,” she bill aimed at steering year economic boycott said. “We are in a fight for Villager Youth Brigader people from incarceration against the state during its our lives, because black by offering more educa- 106th annual convention. lives matter. We are in a For More Information Call 512.476.0082 tion. He discussed how in- The NAACP conven- fight for our lives because Deadline: August 14, 2015 vesting in Pre-K can help tion, which runs through all lives matter.”