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Vol. 39 No. 25 Website: theaustinvillager.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 512-476-0082 Blog: EastAustinCommunityInfoCenter.blogspot.com November 4, 2011 Memorial for Austin’s First African American Firefighters
RAPPIN’ Tommy Wyatt Statewide Disproportionality and Disparities Meeting There is no question that there is Disproportionality and Disparities in many areas in our community. And as we review the causes of these differences, we sometimes feel powerless to Dedication program draws large crowd to witness the historic affair. do any thing about the problem. The City of Austin dedi- African American firefighters which depicts the likenesses of But there is help on the horizon. cated a new memorial for Afri- and station them in East Austin. Davis, Greene, and Kindred. For The Texas Health and Human can American Firefighters with a On September 2, 1952, Willie Ray future generations of residents Services Commission has been ceremony on Saturday, October Davis, Roy Greene, and and visitors, the memorial will reviewing the situation in Texas 29 at the George Washington Nathaniel Kindred joined the convey the impact of these men’s for the last year and has issued Carver Museum & Cultural Cen- Austin Fire Department during lives and honor their service to a report on their findings. Ac- ter. City officials and fellow a controversial period of racial the City of Austin. The memo- cording to their findings, the firefighters recognized Austin’s integration. These men reported rial will reside on permanent loan main reason for these disparities first three African American to Station 5 on Lydia Street in at the Carver Museum & Cul- is that the systems are not equal. firefighters: Mr. Willie Ray Davis, East Austin. Prior to 1952, no tural Center. And the only way to make them Mr. Roy D. Greene, and Mr. African American had been The unveiling and dedica- equal is to make changes in our Nathaniel Kindred, Sr. KVUE’s hired under civil service law to tion coincides the National Arts system. Quita Culpepper served as the work as a firefighter in the state and Humanities Month The work on this project has emcee and the program culmi- of Texas. (NAHM), a coast-to-coast col- been done by Joyce James, As- nated with the unveiling of the In 2008, the City of Austin lective recognition of the impor- sociate Deputy Executive Com- memorial sculpture created by Art in Public Places Program re- tance of culture in America. missioner for HHSC and her artist Jerald Evans. The dedica- leased a call for Texas artists to NAHM is designed to encour- staff. They are now ready to tion ceremony was open to the submit their qualifications to cre- age all Americans to explore new share the information with the public. ate a bronze memorial sculpture facets of the arts and humani- rest of the state. They will be In 1951, local African commemorating the three ties in their lives, and to begin a sponsoring the 1st Annual American community leaders led firefighters. Dallas-based sculp- lifelong habit of active partici- HHSC Statewide Dispro- by Dentist Dr. Everett Givens tor Jerald Evans was commis- pation in the arts and humani- Memorial features photos of Willie Ray Davis, Roy D. Greene and portionality and Disparities sioned to create the sculpture, Nathaniel Kindred. urged Austin City Council to hire ties. Meeting which will take place on Thursday, November 17, 2011 Is Local News Serving at the Crowne Plaza Hotel , 6121 Free expo heats up kids’ interest in North IH-35, in Austin. The Your Community? event will be from 8:30 am to 4:30 Science and Engineering pm. A public forum in East Austin on the As a results of the work that crisis in local media coverage has been done during the last 5 The School of Journalism should have been, and it might years, there have been legisla- at The University of Texas at be getting even worse. tion passed in support of the Austin, Huston-Tillotson Uni- A recent FCC report ex- program. The latest of these is versity and KAZI-FM will co- amined the state of local cover- Senate Bill 501 passed during sponsor a community forum to age and developed proposals to the 2011 Legislative session that discuss and make recommenda- improve it. Steven Waldman, a gives HHSC the authority to tions on the crisis in local media veteran journalist and the establish an Interagency Coun- coverage in the Digital Age. The report’s principal author, is trav- cil to examine and make recom- forum will feature journalist eling around the country to dis- mendations to the Legislature to Steven Waldman, lead author of cuss the report and the deeper eliminate disproportionality and a Federal Communications Com- questions it raises. disparities in HHSC and other mission (FCC) report on the Waldman will be the state agencies that serve vulner- state of local media coverage. featured speaker at this com- able populations. The event will be Sunday, munity event in East Austin. This program has explored November 6, 5:00 pm. at Huston- He will be introduced by Glenn multiple systems like education, Tillotson University, the Agard- Frankel, director of the School both universities and school dis- Lovinggood Auditorium, 900 of Journalism at The Univer- tricts, juvenile justice, all Health Chicon Street. Parking available sity of Texas at Austin. His pre- and Human Services Systems, on Chalmers Avenue. sentation will be followed by including Department of family The revolution in digital a panel discussion among lo- Services, and Department of media has created a vibrant cal leaders and media experts, Assistive and Rehabilitative land-scape of possibilities for led by Laura K. Smith, profes- Services, Texas Native Ameri- Bus promoting Science and Engineering to roll into Austin Saturday faster and cheaper news distri- sor of journalism and mass can Tribal Communities, the ju- Building on its hugely to inspire the next generation of experiments by Dr. Kold. bution and more ways to con- communication at Huston- dicial systems, Court Appointed successful inaugural Science scientists and engineers by fea- Science and technology sume information. Local televi- Tillotson. The panel will in- Special Advocates (CASA and and Engineering Festival in 2010, turing hands-on, interactive ex- are indispensable tools for em- sion and radio stations, news- clude Michael Fabac, News others. MAES is proud to announce the hibits. powering people and should be papers and a flood of innova- Director of KXAN-TV, Alberta This Center wants to be the second annual Texas Science “Once parents see the re- supported with efforts that pro- tive Web start-ups are using an Phillips, editorial writer and hub for addressing disproport- and Engineering Festival, offer- sources in the state, they start mote curiosity toward science array of digital tools to improve columnist for the Austin ionality and disparities in Texas ing thousands of students and asking, ‘What is available for my and the intelligent use of tech- the ways they gather and dis- American-Statesman, and a by laying the foundation for the their families the opportunity to child in terms of education, ca- nology. seminate the news. These tools representative from KAZI-FM. Texas Model to become an op- “discover their world.” reer and applied knowledge?’” Current sponsors of the have helped topple governments Audience members will erational framework for our state The free, two-day expo said Enrique Gomez, Co-Chair of Festival include Texas High in the Arab world and are pro- also be invited to talk about and the rest of the country. The is going to take place at the Aus- the Festival. School Project, L7 Enterprises, viding Americans with powerful the news coverage and infor- November 17 conference is tin Convention Center on No- Upon entering, visitors Connect a Million Minds – a new ways to consume, share mation needs of East Austin bringing participants from vember 5-6, 2011 from 10 am to 5 will go on a journey rejoicing the Time Warner Cable Initiative, and even report the news. and other under-covered around the state to educate them pm. It is a celebration of every- latest in science and technology The Navy, Prairie View A&M, The Digital Revolution, Texas communities and the on the next step that will be used thing science. One of the primary with headline demonstrations, Google, IBM, Exxon Mobil, however, has shattered old busi- steps that government and to correct many of the inequi- missions of the festival is to fos- shows, hands-on games and lec- Dell, CIA, Texas Publishers ness models for news and infor- other institutions could take to ties that still remain in many of ter the development of our tures. The festival promises to Association, Science in the mation, caused massive job cuts help improve coverage. our systems in the state. nation’s youth to pursue careers deliver two great days of inclu- Movies, Shell and and produced a shortage of lo- Funding for this event is For questions about the meet- and leadership roles in science sive and substantial enjoyment Soulciti.com. The Texas Sci- cal, professional accountability provided by the John S. and ing contact Melissa Rosario at and engineering by creating fueled by the best scientific and ence & Engineering Festival is reporting. This could lead to James L. Knight Foundation. (512) 487-3396 or email her at awareness and increasing com- educational resources in the area hosted by MAES, Inc., a non- more government waste and lo- For more information, [email protected]. munity engagement. all geared towards making sci- profit organization, and is pre- cal corruption, less effective contact Glenn Frankel, Director James believes that the only Continuing the tradition ence interesting, relevant, and sented in conjunction with the schools and other serious com- of the UT School of Journalism, way to solve many of the prob- this year, the Festival will com- fun. Additional events include USA Science & Engineering munity problems. News cover- at 471-1845, or glenn.frankel@ lems that occur in many of our mission more than 100 nationally performances by stuntman, Festival. age of marginalized communities austin.utexas.edu; or Prof. Laura social service agencies is to and locally acclaimed exhibitors Steve Wolf, from Science in the To learn more, visit such as East Austin has never K. Smith at Huston-Tillotson change the systems. that will display their technology Movies and engaging science texassciencefestival.org. been as good or thorough as it University, [email protected]. THE VILLAGER Page 2 ~ November 4, 2011 www.theaustinvillager.com EDITORIALS/COMMENTARY Electrified fences and Herman Iraq Quagmire Ends “After a decade of war, culture of rampant corruption Cain’s sense of ‘humor’ the nation that we need to build and bueaurecratic red-tape. It is I don’t know about you ing from white workers who – and the nation that we will clear that if Iraq wants to move but i have about had it with saw the African American build – is our own.” President forward, it must change that Herman Cain. I never agreed migrants as people who had Barack Obama culture from within — not on the with his politics but the more arrived to steal their jobs and Last week, President backs of the American taxpayer. that i see him perform in front undermine their living stan- Obama announced that the re- The money we have of white audiences the more dards. Rather than focusing maining 39,000 U.S. service men wasted in the war and in rebuild- it feels like a political min- on the way that big business and women in Iraq will be back ing Iraq’s infrastructure could strel show. His sense of so- was playing off white work- on U.S. soil by the end of the be better spent here in America, called humor, including his ers against blacks, these year. This essentially brings to rebuilding schools, roads, bizarre ad that ends with whites did everything they a close a nearly decade-long bridges, community centers, li- cigarette smoke being blown could to chase our ancestors war that the President opposed By. Marc H. Morial braries and equipping our into the camera, has reached out. The bloody Red Summer from the start and vowed to end. NNPA Columnist young people and returning the level of insulting. of 1919 with the race riots This is welcome news for our veterans with the skills they The particular “joke” Bill Fletcher, Jr. that mirrored a mini-civil war troops and their families who cost of more than $800 billion, need to enter the world of work. that sticks in my craw, how- NNPA Columnist was one example. have sacrificed so much in what including billions lost, unac- It is unconscionable ever, is his comment con- the vicious oppression and I keep wondering has been increasingly viewed as counted for or stolen, the Iraq that any man or woman who cerning the putting up of an lawlessness we faced in the whether Mr. Cain thinks that, an ill-advised and costly military War has been a major contribu- goes abroad to fight our wars electrified fence across our Jim Crow South. Hundreds of perhaps, an electrified fence mistake. tor to the nation’s ballooning has to come home and fight southern border in order to thousands began the trek should have been put The nation owes a big debt and deficit. It has also di- for a job. But sadly that is stop immigrants from cross- north, facing death and tor- around the South to keep debt of gratitude to the more verted funding that could have the case. While overall un- ing illegally into the USA. ture along the way. The rul- migrants penned in like ani- than one million Americans who been used to create jobs and employment remains unac- When pushed about this ing elite in the South wanted mals? I keep wondering have been deployed to Iraq repair America’s crumbling in- ceptably high at 9.1 percent, comment—that not a few African Americans to remain whether Mr. Cain is ignorant since the start of the war in frastructure. As the President post-9/11 veterans suffer people took quite seri- in the South serving a sub- enough to not understand March, 2003. This includes more said, “Over the past decade, we from a jobless rate of nearly ously—he claimed that it ordinate role. As World War that the migration from Latin than 4,480 who died on the spent a trillion dollars on war, 13 percent. That is why the was a joke. A joke? It starts I hit, industry in the North America and the Caribbean is battlefield and more than 32,000 borrowed heavily from overseas President’s American Jobs to remind me of action on the desperately needed labor, directly related to the domi- who were wounded. Now that and invested too little in the Act includes a $5,600 tax streets where someone talks much the way that various neering policies of the USA the war is ending, we must do greatest source of our national credit for businesses that about someone else’s mother industries in today’s USA towards these countries and everything in our power to en- strength — our own people. hire veterans who have been but keeps a smile on their have looked for cheap labor. the resulting underdevelop- sure that the support our return- Now, the nation we need to build unemployed for six months face. A joke, Mr. Cain? They encouraged African ment? ing vets need to rebuild their is our own.” or longer. What is so funny about Americans to migrate to fill A joke, Mr. Cain? Per- lives and the jobs they need to We could not agree more. The President deserves people attempting to escape these roles in cities like East haps he would do better support their families are wait- In addition to withdrawing our our thanks for ensuring that desperate and oppressive St. Louis, Illinois; Chicago; reading a little history. Some- ing for them when they come troops, we should also acceler- our troops will be home for the situations? Nearly a century Detroit; Youngstown; and times, as my father would home. ate Iraq’s economic indepen- holidays. Now it is up to Con- ago, many of the ancestors Pittsburgh. As these masses say, it is better to remain si- In addition to the human dence. Iraq is an oil-rich nation gress to honor their service of today’s African American of migrants moved into these lent and to be thought a fool toll, the wars in Iraq and Af- that has traditionally stifled the and every American who population took dramatic and cities they were met with the than open your mouth and ghanistan have also been a growth of small businesses and wants to work by passing the dangerous steps to escape most intense push back com- prove it. drain on the U.S. economy. At a a vibrant middle class due to a American Jobs Act now. Pat Buchanan: Success of President Barack An Unrepentant Racist Obama: The God-Factor Pat Buchanan’s latest · “Buchanan’s memo, writ- We all should well re- so universally relevant to both book, Suicide of a Superpower, ten April 1, 1969, said Nixon member that in the aftermath the contradictions and oppor- is a continuation his long-running should observe the first anniver- of President Nelson Mandela tunities that we face today as racist, sexist, anti-immigrant and sary of the civil rights leader’s winning the election in South we prepare to enter into the anti-Semitic rants that should death by doing no more than is- Africa in 1994, there soon be- 2012 national political season. have disqualified him long ago suing a statement. ‘There is no gan a growing list of cynics A wise man from the Congo from masquerading as a respect- long-run gains, and consider- and political pundits who mis- once said, “Don’t be fooled by able paid political pundit on able long-run risks in making a takenly believed that Presi- those who want you to ex- MSNBC. public visit to Widow King,’ dent Mandela was compromis- change your soul for a trin- ColorOfChange.org, a Buchanan wrote. He character- ing too much with the political ket…… for the eternal is more group dedicated to Black politi- ized King as ‘one of the most forces of opposition at the ex- valuable than a thing that may cal and social change, is circulat- divisive men in contemporary pense of paying attention to look good only for one mo- ing a petition asking MSNBC to history’ and: ‘Initially, the visit the socioeconomic needs of ment in time.” W.E.B Dubois immediately fire Buchanan. In a would get an excellent press the core of his base constitu- reminded us that the soul of Black people should never be memo to its members, dated Oct. but…it would outrage many ency in the African National By Dr. Benjamin F. for sale on the auction block 31, it said: “If Buchanan didn’t By George E. Curry people who believe Dr. King was Congress. Today, some of us Chavis, Jr. of political expediency. Do not have a powerful media platform, NNPA Columnist a fraud and a demagogue, and are hearing similar misplaced NNPA Columnist he’d be just another person with perhaps worse,’ the memo said. remarks and accusations let the Tea Party sell you a cup outdated, extremist ideas. But it’s blacks have ever known…Second, ‘It does not seem to be in there about President Barack unique intellect and outstand- of politically contaminated irresponsible and dangerous for no people anywhere has done more interests of national unity for the Obama, in particular from some ing leadership abilities have brew. Stay sober and con- MSNBC to promote his hateful to lift up blacks than white president to lend his national African American leaders and helped to shape the world scious of what is happening. views to an audience of millions.” Americans…Where is the grati- prestige to the argument that critics. It was just three years community better to advance Remember Willie Lynch. The In his latest book, tude?” [Syndicated column, “A this divisive figure is a modern ago in November 2008 that our the cause of liberation, free- 2012 elections in the United Buchanan writes in a chapter Brief for Whitey,” March 21, 2008] saint.’” [Associated Press, De- votes for freedom were felt and dom and empowerment. The States will be the most impor- titled, The End of White America: · “This has been a country cember 12, 1986] celebrated all over the world truth is there is more opportu- tant elections of our lifetime. “Those who believe the rise to built, basically, by white folks in · “…Both the GOP estab- with the election of President nity today for African Ameri- This will be a referendum on power of an Obama rainbow coa- this country who were 90 percent lishment and conservatives Obama. People were literally cans to move forward more going forward or going back- lition of peoples of color means of the entire nation in 1960 when should study how and why white dancing in the streets. Historic than ever before if we would ward. In many states there the whites who helped engineer I was growing up, Rachel, and the voters, who delivered Louisiana elections of Black people to work harder together, pool our have measures put in place it will steer it are deluding them- other 10 percent of the entire na- to Reagan and Bush three times, national and global positions trillion-dollar resources, and to discourage and to sup- selves. The whites may discover tion were African-Americans who moved in such numbers to [White of political and economic raise up another young gen- press the Black and other what it is like in the back of the had been discriminated against.” supremacist David] Duke – and power never occur solely in a eration of freedom fighters, en- minority vote. We must chal- bus.” [The Rachel Maddow Show, devise a strategic plan to win them vacuum. Mandela’s and trepreneurs, and institution- lenge these repressive vot- He also defends New York MSNBC, July 16, 2009] back.” [Syndicated column, De- Obama’s elections respec- builders. Thus, I stand firmly ing policies in every state taxi drivers who refuse to pick up · “In the late 1940’s and cember 23, 1991] tively, I believe, represented for the re-election of President and community. African-American males. 1950’s…race was never a preoc- · “George Bush should the evidence of the God-fac- Obama without reservation. Be careful what you “If [conservative political cupation with us, we rarely have told the [NAACP conven- tor that ultimately helps to de- We cannot afford to become pray for because our prayers commentator Heather] thought about it…There were no tion] that black America has termine the successful out- cynical and hopeless. Real so- will be answered. That is why MacDonald’s statistics are accu- politics to polarize us then, to grown up; that the NAACP come of long protracted cial change does not happen I am optimistic. I believe rate, 49 of every 50 muggings and magnify every slight. The ‘Ne- should close up shop, that its struggles between those that overnight or in three to four President Obama will be re- murders in New York are the work groes’ of Washington had their members should go home and are oppressed and their op- years. But time is on our side elected. But we must not rest of minorities. That might explain public schools, restaurants, reflect on JFK’s admonition: ‘Ask pressors. because God is on our side if as if this is a done deal be- why black folks have trouble get- movie houses, playgrounds and not what your country can do for The aspirations and we do the right things at the cause it will be a struggle ting a cab. Every New York cabby churches; and we had ours.” you, but what you can do for your struggles of African people for right times at the right places and another historic contest. must know the odds should he [Buchanan’s autobiography, country.’” [Syndicated column, freedom, justice, equality and not just for ourselves but for Don’t miss or forsake your pick up a man of color at night.” Right From the Beginning, 1990] July 26, 1988] empowerment have helped to all people. chance and responsibility to Unfortunately, that kind of · “Even Richard Nixon Buchanan, appearing on advance the cause of freedom Don’t worry this is not a participate in civic action. talk – based on non-existent found the views of his former Al Sharpton’s “PoliticsNation” and justice for all people sermon. It is, however, a sober Vote and make an important “facts” – is nothing new for speech writer, Buchanan, too program in August on MSNBC, throughout the world. The reminder to those of us who difference. Yes every vote Buchanan, a former editorial extreme on the segregation is- referred to President Obama as most brutal forms of slavery, may succumb to some malig- will count if you vote! We are writer for the right-wing St. Louis sue. According to a John “your boy.” More recently he genocide and apartheid for nant cases of social amnesia at another pivotal time. Globe-Democrat who later served Ehrlichman memo referenced in agreed with Herman Cain’s as- centuries never extinguished or to those who are addicted Watch closely how the U.S. in the Nixon White House and Nicholas Lemann’s The Prom- sertion that Blacks have been or eliminated the God-given to that self-destructive disease Congress will handle the next ran unsuccessfully for president. ised Land, Nixon characterized brainwashed into supporting humanity of African people known as “The Willie Lynch vote on the deficit. Watch the Buchanan’s extremist Buchanan’s views as ‘segrega- Democrats over Republicans. In across Africa, nor across the Syndrome.” Yes, there are economy turn around to the views have been subject of re- tion forever.’ After Nixon was an interview on CNN, Buchanan Americas. Today we must not ample reasons to express con- positive in the face of all the ports published by media watch- reelected, Buchanan warned his said, “I think what he’s saying allow ourselves to get lost in cerns and criticisms about the negative commentators. dog groups Fairness and Accu- boss not to ‘fritter away his is they bought a lot of liberal the desert of despair and hope- continuing plight of millions of Watch how President Obama racy in Reporting (FAIR) and present high support in the na- propaganda on the liberal plan- lessness because of the per- our brothers and sisters in our will continue to take the high Media Matters as well as the tion for an ill-advised govern- tation and I think he’s right.” sistence of poverty, unem- communities who are crying road doing the presidential Anti-Defamation League (ADL). mental effort to forcibly inte- Color of Change is right ployment, and injustice even out for a better quality of life. debates. I am writing this Below are Buchanan’s grate races.’” [Salon, Sept. 4, for seeking Buchanan’s dis- though we have Black presi- But engaging in efforts to de- piece for the NNPA from own words: 1999] missal. In 2008, the National As- dents in many nations today rail the re-election of President Johannesburg, South Africa · “First, America has been · “Near the end, Buchanan sociation of Black Journalists including the United States. Barack Obama is foolhardy where I am reminded that our the best country on earth for added angrily: ‘Conservatives gave Buchanan its “Thumbs But we should not take what and counterproductive to the struggle for freedom is con- black folks. It was here that are the niggers of the Nixon ad- Down Award” that goes to an progress that has been made overall interests of the African stant. The entire world is 600,000 black people, brought ministration.’ The political right, individual or news organization for granted. American, Latino American watching America and the from Africa in slave ships, grew Buchanan thought, was getting for especially insensitive, racist The fact of the matter is and other progressive con- success of President Barach into a community of 40 million, nothing but rhetoric.” [Richard or stereotypical reporting or that both Mandela and Obama stituencies in the United H. Obama. No, it will not be were introduced to Christian sal- Reeves, President Nixon: commentary. It is time for not only achieved historic and States. the X-factor, but it will be the vation, and reached the greatest Alone in the White House, Page MSNBC to give Buchanan the monumental political victories, I like to quote old Afri- God-factor that will ulti- levels of freedom and prosperity 295.] boot. they both with their own can proverbs because they are mately win. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER Page 3 ~ November 4, 2011 CHURCH & TOWN BULLETIN Soul Exhibit & Networking President Obama Acts to Ease Burden Ebenezer to Special to the NNPA from of Student Loans Converence to be held the Florida Sentinel Bulletin WASHINGTON - President President Obama plans to accel- hold this weekend Barack Obama is taking steps to erate a plan to cap student loan L. J. Coleman Produc- present Poetry Reading, Praise ease the burden of student loans, payments at 10 percent of income, Annual tions will present the 9th An- Dancers, Youth Performers, the White House said on Tues- bringing it forward to start in 2012 nual Art & Poetry For The Singers, and more. There will day, potentially helping millions instead of 2014. Musicale Heart, from The Soul Exhibit also be Vendor Booths. Seat- of cash-strapped college gradu- “Steps like these won’t and Networking Conference of ing is on a first come first ba- ates in a tough economy. take the place of the bold action Ebenezer Baptist Church 2011. sis, however visitors can bring Music Ministry presents its The event will he held blankets and lawn chairs. Annual Musicale, entitled “The Saturday, November 5 begin- For additional informa- Majesty and Glory of God’s ning at 12 noon at the tion, contact Lynda Coleman at President Barack Obama Name,” scripture: 2 Chronicles Southgate-Lewis House, 1201 512-699-2235. or Simone Pol- we need from Congress to boost 5: 13-14, Sunday, November 13, East 12th Street. This event will lard at 512-947-9066 our economy and create jobs, but 2011, 4:00 p.m. in the church they will make a difference,” he sanctuary, 1010 East 10th Street. said in a statement. The event will feature selections The loans initiative will be from all units of the worship min- the third such move by President istry, directed by Sister Madeline Obama in as many days, follow- Patrice McCauley, Minister of On Monday, October 24, 2011, the City of Austin posted draft ing action to aid home owners and Music. The Reverend Rodney rules for enforcement of a revision to City Code Chapter 2-7, Article 6, boost hiring of military veterans. L. Swisher is Interim Pastor. The Anti-lobbying and Procurement. The White House wants to show community is invited to attend. The draft rules are available online at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/ he is an activist president battling purchase/downloads/r2011coa1.pdf a “do-nothing” Congress. The Comments on the proposed rule are requested from the public. Nappy Edges loan changes do not require ap- You may provide your comments in writing to any of the following BRAIDER NEEDED addresses: proval by Congress. City of Austin Purchasing Office Republican lawmakers 124 West 8th Street, Third Floor blocked a $447 billion jobs plan Austin, Texas 78701 put forward by President Obama Contract Management Department last month because it raises some 105 West Riverside, Suite 210 taxes. Austin, Texas 78704 Special to the NNPA from the Daytona Times-- Singer/ The White House estimates Office of the City Clerk songwriter and activist Stevie Wonder ‘saw’ the face of the Dr. Mar- City Hall, Room 1120 tin Luther King, Jr. statute prior to the Oct. 16 official dedication in the loan changes could cut monthly 301 West 2d Street Washington, D.C. (COURTESY OF WONDER PRODUCTIOS/ payments for 1.6 million graduates. Student debt will also be forgiven FREE HAIR Austin, Texas 78701 GEDIYONKIFLE) Relaxers, Styles, You may also provide your comments by electronic mail at the after 20 years, compared with 25 Cuts, Braids, following location: years under current law. 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St. Peter’s United Methodist Church JOSHUA CHAPEL CHRISTIAN METHODIST Rosewood Avenue Missionary Baptist Church 4509 Springdale Road Austin, Tx 78723 EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1820 Rosewood Avenue, Austin, Texas 78702 Office 512- 926-1686 Fax 512-929-7281 1006 Yeager Lane, Suite 102-A Austin, Texas (512) 476-8201 Fax (512) 476-5693 Christian Web Site- Weekly Services stpetersaustintx.ning.com Sunday Services [email protected] Sunday School 9:30 a.m. THE PLACE WHERE WE STEP OUT ON FAITH. Sunday School 10:00 A.M. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. COME AND STEP OUT ON FAITH WITH US Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Wed. Night Bible Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Sunday School 8:45 a.m. WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6:30 P.M. Praise and Worship 10:15 a.m. SATURDAY New The Spencer & Ora Lee Nobles Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Member Assimilation 10:00 A.M. “Hope Center” (512) 476-6722 Rev. Jack C. Gause and Praise /Bible Study 6:30 p.m. (to include Children’s Choir Rehersaland Rev. Coby Shorter, III Website: Pastor Rev. Lois Hayes, Pastor Bible Study with age appropiate Activities) Pastor www.rosewoodbaptistchurch.org Ebenezer Baptist Church AFRICAN ASSEMBLIES of GOD Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church 1010 East 10th Street 512-478-1875 Fax: 512-478-1892 CHURCH 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 A growing church ministering to African American and (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax Bus Ministry Call 512-478-1875 other nationals Web Site - www.themount.net Come worship with us Sunday Services WORSHIP SERVICES Worship Service 8:00 A.M. Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Sunday Worship 11:30 A.M. Church School - 9:45 a.m. Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:45 P.M. Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. Place of Worship Wednesday “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. The Church of Glad Tidings 2700 Northland Dr. Austin, TX 78756 Rev. Rodney L Swisher, Child Development Center For more information, contact Pastor Jonah Ghartey B.A., M. Div., Interim Pastor Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 512-873-8103 [email protected] A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor
If you have church news St Annie A.M.E. Church Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Chruch 1711 Newton Street 1701 Chestnut Avenue Austin, TX 78702 or Austin, Texas 78704 Church Phone (512) 476-0838 Voice mail (512) 444-4509 to have your church included on E-mail: [email protected] Morning Worship Service @ 11 a.m. Sundays @ 9:00a.m.- Sunday school Advancing the Ministry - Sunday @ 10:00am Bible Study this page, send information to Expanding the Church Monday @ 6:30 pm Bible Study Church School 9:30 A.M. Sun Mid-Week Service each Wednesday [email protected] Morning Worship 10:45 A.M. Sun evening at 6:30 p.m., where there Bible Study 7:30 P.M. Sun. is Prayer, Praising, and Preaching or going on. Come and worship with Rev. Derwin D. Gipson, Pastor us!!! call 512-476-0082. Rev. Ralph H. Daniels, Pastor THE VILLAGER Page 4 ~ November 4, 2011 www.theaustinvillager.com YOUTH BRIGADE Youth of Today Managing campaigns for corporations around the clock, around the world.
Hope of Tomorrow Red Ribbon Day at Dailey Adopt A Child You win some, You lose some tionwide. Each day we had a gram has been developed to as- know that to be true. We prac- theme where students could par- sure that the child selected is tice everyday for productive re- ticipate by wearing different given a special gift for sults at game time. Last week we clothing. Tuesday was “Out Christmas,Kwanzaa, or Hanuk- lost and it did not feel good. with drugs” wear Black or White, kah. Each second period class The team and coaches Wednesday “Give drugs the will raise money through dona- were hurt and disappointed be- Boot” wear boots, Thursday tions. Students and staff donate cause it was one of our main “Put a cap/lid on drugs’ wear a money, toys, and refreshments. district games. However, this cap or hat and Friday “ Just say A special celebration week we won and it felt great! Boo to drugs” Halloween party for each child selected will Hopefully, our next few games Dance. be taking place on Friday, No- will be victorious. There is noth- ing like ending a football season The Dailey Timberwolves Marshay Hatcher vember 9th during 2nd period last football game is Tuesday Pflugerville High School classes. We want to take the with wins because it motivates Jaylon Knighten you to do better the next sport Nov 1st against Ojeda Middle Every year, students and opportunity to make a child feel Adam Gordon Dailey Middle School season. School. If the 7th grade wins we teachers here at Pflugerville special and to appreciate the LBJ High School Everybody loves a win- Last week Dailey Middle will finish the year undefeated. High School come together to feeling of giving. ner! Football and life can be com- School celebrated Red Ribbon The Capital City Bearcats support a local Elementary child This year my family and I The McCallum Knight pared because you win some Week. Red Ribbon week is an football teams will participated for the Holidays that will most would like to get involved in this football team has had a prosper- and you lose some. awareness prevention program in a Bowl game on Saturday Nov likely become a Pflugerville program, so we are donating lots ous year. As a team member, I against drugs, alcohol, and to- 5th. Stay next week for results High School student. Students of great tasting refreshments, bacco observed in October na- from each team’s outcome. selected may vary from kinder- fun board games, and time to Being a Youtube Star garten to fifth grade to be spon- help support a child who is guar- Are you ready for some Basketball sored by our Adopt- A-Child anteed to have fun and feel spe- homecoming king and queen. I to start. First off last week the Program. cial. “It is more blessed to give was so surprised when the year- seventh grade volleyball team The Adopt-A-Child Pro- than to receive”. book staff came by to take my lost to Wallace unfortunately, photo! They said I had won the category of “ Most Likely to this week they went against Simon. I hope we won. I will The Halloween Dance Have A Million HITS on have scores next week. Also last While there were stu- Youtube”. I had only persuaded a few people to vote for me. I week the seventh grade football dents dancing to music, other was thrilled that I had won! I team won against Wallace students waited in line for the (YEAH!), and the junior high posed with my sunglasses. I do Haunted House that the stu- Olivia Smith have my one and only video on band played for the eighth grade Lockhart H.S. football team and this week they dents in the drama class built. I Youtube. Readers, please write This week, we picked our back if you’d like to know what Tori Smith, went against Simon too. Again didn’t go inside but a lot of Lockhart Junior High School will have scores next week. The people said it was scary. class favorites and voted for our it is called. It is finally November and band will play when the 7th They played all types time for basketball in Lockhart grade plays. that’s all for now. of music at the dance. They Hispanic Futures Conference played hip-hop, pop and a little chances to get to college, and Tejano music. There was also a Haunted House Party By Deria Good to help them stay in school. The costume contest. The person theme for this conference is vance, and $7 at the door. Dailey Middle School Students were not allowed to who won wasn’t even wearing Without Limits-”Sin Limites.” wear costumes, we were a little Last Friday, Dailey had a costume, but I really did enjoy According to AISD, the con- disappointed, but the building a Halloween dance. At the myself. It was a ton of fun. ference will feature bilingual speakers, and there will be a was transformed into a ghostly, dance we did dances and ate a Dailey also held a haunted hallway of horror. College and Career Fair. Again, variety of snacks. The snacks book fair last week where you There was witches stirring pots this event is not just for those could buy all types of books, of eyeballs and witches brew, were chocolate cupcakes, who are of Hispanic descent. skeletons lined up against the bubble gum and tasty drinks. posters and pencils. Everyone, students walls that popped out to scare Jaquarry Wilson and parents from AISD, is us, and awkward sounds being Halloween Dance Del Valle High School welcome. The event usually Darius Hatcher played on a loud speaker. The Hispanic Futures takes place at various locations, songs at the dance. Pflugerville Middle School In the cafeteria the Dj Conference is an event hosted but for this particular con- Student Council is spon- Pflugerville Middle was set up to play great music, by AISD targeted towards ference, everything will be held soring the dance and since I am School celebrated Halloween the students and staff danced Hispanics, as well as African at William B. Travis High part of Student Council, I am with a dance and haunted and had fun. There were re- Americans. But, students from School. It will take place on going to help set up the school th house. October 28,2011 stu- freshments being sold - sodas, all over the Austin Independent Saturday November 5 from 10 cafeteria for the dance and bring dents that were passing all hot dogs, nachos, pizza, and lots School District are invited to am to 1pm. Hopefully, all goes some drinks so nobody will be classes were allowed to attend. of candy. My friends and I had attend the conference. well and AISD will reach their thirsty. This will be the third an- Tickets were $5 in ad- a great time. The event’s goal is to goal of sending as many of their nual Halloween dance for Manor maximize each student’s students to college as possible. Using Bridges to plan for college New Technology High School. I have gone to all of the high school plan and updat- Halloween dances so far during C.A.T.C.H .at PMS ing it annually keeps students my high school experience. Ev- on track for graduation and Students who attend Will Purcell ery year the dance has been a open gym earn a wristband, mindful of their post-secondary success and ,hopefully, it will plans. The process of four year New Manor Tech HS can win prizes at school and be a success again this year. get discounts from Commu- planning encourages students This upcoming Satur- I am gonna enter the cos- to explore career opportunities nity Partners. day night will be the Manor tume contest as Freddy Krueger The ‘Get ur H 20" cam- as well as post-secondary pos- New Technology High School from A Nightmare on Elm Street. sibilities. paign encourages students Halloween dance. The dance I am confident that I will win, but to drink 60 ounces of water Students and parents will start at 8:00pm and end at only God knows right now. I should use it as a tool that will every day and to decrease Adrian Jackson 12:00am. There is going to be plan to dance a little and chill help them make intelligent their sugar sweetened bever- Pflugerville High School music and food, including pizza with some of my friends at the age intake, like soda, sports choices about their lives after and Sprite. There will also be a dance like I always do. In my In order to prepare drinks, and energy drinks. high school. Annually, students costume contest and a dance- gut I know that this year’s Hal- Pflugerville students to be col- New fountains have will develop and update four off. A DJ will play all of the loween dance will be the best. lege and career ready and com- year plan s with their been installed at our school Andrae Hatcher pete in a global economy, that can fill a water bottle counselor’s assistance. Stu- Pflugerville Middle School Pflugerville ISD will implement a dents and their parents are also Six week Exams three times faster than a nor- four-year planning strategies encouraged to utilize this tool in main thing that messes me up Being healthy and physi- mal fountain. Students can this Fall in all of our middle conjunction with graduation re- on test. I will put the right an- cally active is very important, so earn a “Get ur H20' water schools and high schools. We quirements. swer down and then I will start to help students at Pflugerville bottle at school or bring one are using an online program, The core goals of Bridges rethinking it. So, when i get my Middle School we have laun- from home to fill up. called Bridges, that helps stu- is to help keep students on track test back I can see that the an- ched the C.A.T.C.H program. We also have ‘hydra- dents explore education op- for graduation, enhance account- swer was correct at first but I C.A.T.C.H stands for, A Coordi- tion stations’ with chilled tions, discover a wide variety of ability, and empower students decided to change it. nated Approach To Child Health. water in the cafeteria for stu- occupations, and make plans to and assist parents in monitoring I’ve been trying really The C.A.T.C.H program has two dents to get cold water dur- achieve his or her goals. student progress to build a more hard to correct, so my test tak- campaigns at our school to in- ing lunch. As a part of the four year meaningful four year plan. ing skills will get better. I will crease physical activity and wa- I have earned both the planning process, we will be Working with Bridges have to take a variety of exams ter consumption. wrist band and the water using Bridges to plan for has given me the opportu- Rickey Hayes over the next two weeks. The The “Get ur 60” cam- bottle, and open gym is a Manor New Tech HS course selection. Courses will nity to see many of the ca- one I’m most worried about is paign encourages students great way to be active and no longer be chosen in isola- reers that will be available to Over the next two statistics. I’m not the best per- to be physically active for 60 also have fun. With this pro- tion from year to year, but me when I graduate and I weeks at school, I will be taking son at math and I find statistics minutes every day. Our gram I have been more active rather as a part of a bigger plan have been able to plan and six week exams. I’m not a fan of to be the hardest class I’ve school has open gym or ac- and drinking lots of water. to meet college and career decide what career I would taking test, but then again who taken. So I’m determined to tivity time where kids can be C.A.T.C.H has been a very readiness standards. like to pursue and the steps really is. When I take test I ques- study hard, and get an A on the active and have fun with their successful program at my Developing a four year it take to get there. tion myself a lot. That is the exam. friends. school. www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILlAGER Page 5 ~ Novmeber 4, 2011 YOUTH BRIGADE/ENTERTAINMENT Huston-Tillotson University Huston-Tillotson Travis County Officials Celebrated ness the life of a college stu- University’s dent on that campus. This event Ninth Annual Over 100 Years of History was fun and informative. Adrienne Rison-Isom I enjoyed attending. The college President’s Mankind Contributing Reporter students were the guides for us. Assisting Students Travis County Officials We visited the classrooms held a celebration of Public Ser- where some of the professors Kindle Educational vice, this past October 21st. were on hand to speak to us. Dreams Gala The former Texas Com- We learned about enrollment Scheduled for merce Bank Building, located at procedures, financial aid and 700 Lavaca Street, was the pro- scholarships. At the end of the March 3, 2012 vided location. The building session we were enlightened Huston-Tillotson Univer- has recently become the acqui- with a Greek Show from the so- sity officials announced Satur- sition of Travis County, and will rorities and fraternities. day, March 3, 2012, as date of the house the new courthouse. Tayla Terry There was also a volley- Ninth Annual President’s Man- The Honorable Samuel T. LBJ High School ball game that consisted of the kind Assisting Students Kindle Biscoe, Travis County Judge, I am reporting to you about University team against the Educational Dreams (MASKED) presided as Master of Ceremo- Huston-Tillotson University. alumni. I am glad I attended , it Gala. The 2012 event will be held nies over the event. The University held a College allowed me to gain more knowl- at the Hilton Austin Hotel, 500 A vast photo exhibition Preview Day on October 29th. edge about college life. East 4th Street. was provided by the Austin Bar Left to R--Dwane Holman, Judge Sam Biscoe, and Judge Bob Perkins This event was an opportunity Kids and adults stay off “I’m excited about the com- Association, Travis County Ar- Texas became a Republic in 1836. construction of roads, col- for all high school seniors to wit- drugs. Peace, munity support that the gala has chives, and the Travis Country The 23 existing municipalities lection of property taxes, garnered throughout the years Historical Commission. Over 100 became counties. As the popu- support for the court system, MAYOR, AREA GROUPS, for the University,” said Roderick years of history was repre- lation grew, so did the number reliable record –keeping for L. Smothers, Ph.D.,Vice President sented, and included photos of of counties. One prerequisite for deeds and other public docu- CREATE A SOCCER for Institutional Advancement. many representative officials county creation included that ments, conduction of elec- “The sponsors that are already reaching far back into the each district should be small tions, and certain environ- PROGRAM FOR EAST onboard are a testament to the 1800’s. Some guests com- enough that its residents mental, health and human power of education.” mented that the Wild West look should be able to travel to the services. AUSTIN SCHOOL The Mankind Assisting of the officials in the oldest pho- county seat to vote, and return Some functions Biscoe Mayor Lee Leffingwell and is excited to be working with Students Kindle Educational tos made them wonder if the within a day. stated, overlap, or are similar Austin Sports Academy suit up Mayor Leffingwell and Oak Dreams (MASKED) event has officials served dual purposes Judge Biscoe, described to City of Austin responsibili- to create a volunteer soccer train- Springs Elementary to offer generated more than one million on both sides of the law! the development, and current ties. Biscoe joked that, he be- ing programs at Oak Springs El- more kids the chance to learn dollars for the University and fea- A browsing of the exhibi- condition of Travis County lieves county government th ementary for Kindegarten to 5 and experience the joy of soc- tured artists such as Johnny Gill, tion was followed by the cer- government, including a surpris- does a lot of the services bet- graders. cer. Playing sports and being Regina Belle, Jennifer Holliday, emony, which welcomed two ingly vast budget, it has become ter, and maybe there should “This all started a few physically active is important for Najee, and Pieces of a Dream. In quest speakers including, responsible to manage over the just be a county government months ago,” said Mayor Lee our Austin youth. It is a great addition, celebrity guest appear- “Dwayne Holman the Former years. He also spoke of the instead of City. Leffingwell. “A citizen volunteer opportunity to share the world’s ances from Earvin “Magic Judicial Education Director for county responsibilities to the Judge Biscoe has been a from Oak Springs Elementary game with these kids and we Johnson, Judge Mablean the Texas Association of Coun- citizens. familiar face especially in East came by and pointed out that the hope to spark a love of this great Ephriam, and Emmanuel Lewis ties”, and the “Honorable Bob County government in Austin, with a lengthy history st students at the school did not sport.” Brad O’Kelley, Co- have headlined the University’s Perkins, former 331 District Texas performs two basic func- in county government. He have access to soccer outside of Owner of Austin Sports Acad- signature event. Court Judge County Court at tions: to carry out the adminis- served as an elected Travis school.” emy A mask is required to at- Law No.2 Judge & Justice of trative and judicial responsibili- County Commissioner repre- Mayor Leffingwell immedi- Working with the tend the black-tie affair. For more the Peace Precinct 4”. ties for the state and to perform senting Precinct 1 from 1888 to ately reached out to the Austin Mayor’s office and Oak Springs information, or to make reserva- Each speaker talked about local government responsibili- 1997, before he was elected as Sports Academy. Austin Sports Elementary School, ASA will be tions, call 512.505.3073 or visit the the evolution of government, ties for county residents. Travis County Judge in 1997. Academy (ASA) is a locally offering four weekends of free Web site at www.htu.edu. and the establishment of county Key county services in- He is known for his presence, owned business that caters to soccer skills clinics and train- government in Texas. clude support of public safety being an official who has athletes and kids of all ability lev- ing for K to 5th graders from the Essentially county gov- and jails, effective regional striven to be approachable, els and sport interests. Co- school on Saturday’s from Oct Now Compiling ernment was established when transportation, upkeep and and in touch with people. owned by Austin raised athletes, 29th to Nov 19th from 9am - Brad O’Kelley and Ben Crawley, 10am. THE BLACK H-E-B’S FEAST OF SHARING DINNER IN ASA’s goal is to teach kids a love “This is a case of some REGISTRY of sport and physical activity simple innovative thinking mak- AUSTIN TO SERVE 13,000 HOLIDAY MEALS AT through play; train athletes for ing a big difference,” said Phil 2011 THE 22nd ANNUAL CELEBRATION success on and off the field, and Sanders, the citizen volunteer A DIRECTORY OF learn to live healthy and with a who brought the idea to the Community dinner will feature free hot meals and live entertainment MINORY OWNED sense of self-confidence. For the Mayor’s office. “The Mayor’s To celebrate the season, Sharing dinner will enjoy live 41st St. past two years, ASA has oper- office got the ball rolling, and AND MANAGED H-E-B will host the 22nd annual entertainment with perfor- - H-E-B #8 at 2400 S. ated sports and soccer camps, an now kids at Oak Springs El- BUSINESSES IN Austin Feast of Sharing dinner, mances by a variety of local and Congress Ave. after-school sports program for ementary will get to learn the THE AUSTIN AREA. an H-E-B holiday tradition for regional artists; a children’s area - H-E-B #12 at 2508 E. south Austin elementary fundamentals of soccer.” For information on the Austin community to enjoy where kids will enjoy arts and Riverside Dr. schools, and elite athletic train- For more information on a delicious, free meal and fes- - H-E-B #15 at 9414 N. how to be included crafts with help from the Austin ing in their location off of Austin Sports Academy, please tive entertainment. Set for Tues- Museum of Arts; and Sprint will Lamar Stassney Lane. visit austinsportsacademy.com call (512) 476-0082. day, November 22, 2011, from be onsite to offer our guests free Please visit www.cap “Austin Sports Academy or call 512.383.9600. 4-8 p.m. at the Palmer Events long distance calls to loved metro.org for route and sched- Center, H-E-B’s Feast of Shar- ones. ule information. ing will be located at 900 Barton New this year to the Aus- To volunteer for the Feast Springs Road in Austin. tin Feast of Sharing, 15 non-prof- of Sharing dinner, please visit “Feast of Sharing began its will be on-site offering social http://handsoncentraltexas.org/ more than twenty-three years services to guests, including . Groups, families, and individu- ago in Laredo, and has grown care for elderly, volunteer health als are invited to participate to be a holiday tradition in clinics, and information about while spots are available. thirty-one locations throughout shelters and community aid cen- H-E-B’s commitment and Texas and Mexico,” said Winell ters. involvement in the community Herron, group vice president of Free parking will be avail- has been recognized as an im- public affairs and diversity for able in the Palmer Events Center portant part of the way the com- H-E-B. “Austin’s Feast of Shar- parking garage or attendees can pany does business. The ing supports H-E-B’s continu- visit one of the following H-E-B twenty-three-year Feast of Shar- ous effort to serve our commu- locations beginning Monday, ing Dinner tradition started in nities and share a spirit of ca- November 14 to pick up a com- Laredo and Corpus Christi, Texas maraderie during the holiday plimentary one-day bus pass in 1988. H-E-B’s Feast of Shar- season.” (available to the first 3,000 visi- ing dinners have now grown to Hundreds of H-E-B and tors) for the event, courtesy of 31 locations that serve more than community volunteers will work Capital Metro and H-E-B: 250,000 meals to people together to prepare and serve - H-E-B #1 at 2701 E. 7th throughout Texas and Mexico more than 13,000 meals to resi- St. during the months of November dents of Austin on November - H-E-B #3 at 1000 E. and December. 22. All together, 3,625 lbs of tur- key; 3,200 lbs of mashed pota- toes; 3,200 lbs of vegetable City of Austin Seeks Short Films medley; 170 gallons of turkey by local filmmakers gravy; 1,050 pumpkin pies; 13,000 dinner rolls; and soft AUSTIN, Texas — The interactive video displays, aired drinks will be served. On City’s FACES OF AUSTIN pro- periodically on Channel 6 Thanksgiving Day, November gram seeks short films by Aus- throughout 2012, and will be 24, H-E-B will also sponsor tin-area filmmakers for its multi- added to the Channel 6 video- Meals on Wheels deliveries to media program. Select films will on-demand line-up. residents in the Austin-area. be premiered at a special screen- Austin-area filmmakers of Returning to the Feast ing in conjunction with the all experience levels are encour- this year will be the H-E-B Eddie SXSW Community Film Screen- aged to apply by submitting an Garcia Mobile Kitchen – a state- ings the weekend of March 10, application and DVD version of of-the-art vehicle equipped to 2012. Deadline for submissions their short film to Faces of Aus- handle the preparation of more is 5 p.m. on January 16, 2012. tin Coordinator, Kevin Shaw at than 2,500 meals per hour. The FACES OF AUSTIN is an [email protected]. 45-foot trailer is powered by a exhibition of short films with a Submission application and in- 45 KDA generator and contains local filmmaker point of view that formation can be found at the two commercial ovens, two reflects diverse faces, voices, Faces of Austin website at convection ovens, two braising and experiences that make up www.austintexas.gov/redevel- pans, a 30-quart commercial Austin’s unique identity. Indi- opment/austinfaces.htm. food mixer and a complete serv- vidual works from the collection FACES OF AUSTIN is a ing staff. Eddie Garcia, the of Faces of Austin films can cur- program of the Cultural Arts Di- kitchen’s namesake, was a 47- rently be viewed online, at City vision of the City of Austin Eco- year Partner with H-E-B and the Hall, on Channel 6, and at spe- nomic Growth and Redevelop- pioneer of the Feast of Sharing cial screenings throughout the ment Services Office. The pro- program and the company’s year. gram debuted in 2005; this year AA Youth Resources other hunger relief efforts. Selected films will be marks the fifth year of showcas- Attendees of the Feast of added to the permanent City Hall ing Austin-made short films. THE VILLAGER Page 6 ~ November 4, 2011 www.theaustinvillager.com CITY ~ STATE ~ NATIONAL ~ WORLD Continuation of the Gathering Debate between Candidates By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon office, if they are elected. For instance, Rosemary Lehmberg mentioned that she would like to increase the diversion pro- gram. On the other hand, Charles Baird mentioned that current diversion program does not work because only a few minority youth are placed in the program. Incumbent Lehmberg mentioned that she was proud that her office has recruited a large amount of minority lawyers. On the other hand, Judge Charlie Baird mentioned that he was proud of being the judge that Occupy Austin demonstration exonerated Timothy Cole af- On Halloween weekend 38 come together as a family.” In they are defending the rights of ter the State of Texas had people at the Occupy Austin addition, Michael stated that everyone.” In other words, the falsely prosecuted him. were arrested by the police de- the movement seeks to, edu- “Occupy movement” is seeking On Election Day, partment. According to Michael, cate, and raise awareness of to change the interaction be- Travis County democrats (member of Occupy Austin) the the public regarding the finan- tween elected officials and the would have to choose be- 38 people were arrested because cial institutions. Therefore, financial institutions. tween incumbent Lehmberg they were protecting their “food and the challenger Charlie table” from being taking away Baird. Both candidates are from them by the police depart- highly qualified for the posi- ment. Consequently, they First tion; however, they each Amendment rights were vio- have different approach. lated.” Also, Michael stated that Charlie Baird seemed to be “Since the 38 people were ar- Rosemary Lehmberg focused on restorative jus- rested for criminal trespass, then tice, which means using jus- technically they are no longer On Tuesday October 25, nity to ask questions and also tice as a method to change a allowed on the grounds of city 2011, the incumbent District listen to their answer regarding person. For instance, he tried Hall.” However, Michael be- Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg the office of the Travis County to set up a job training pro- lieves that this would not deter and the challenger former District Attorney Office. More- gram for the defending that them continuing their “occupa- Judge Charlie Baird who are over, both candidates tried to appeared in his court. On the tion.” both running for the Travis convince the crowd that they other hand, incumbent The “Occupy Move- County District Attorney Office were the best candidate for the Lehmberg seemed to be more ment” which started about three were engaged in a passionate job. focused on getting result. and half weeks ago in Austin is debate at a local Democratic During the debates, the For instance, the current Dis- still “going strong.” Moreover, party organization. During two candidates evoked certain trict Attorney office suc- “Occupy Movement” chooses hours, the crowd gathered at things that they would each cessfully prosecuted Tom to establish its “sit in” on the the meeting had the opportu- bring to the District Attorney Delay. ground of the Austin city hall to protest against politics direct in- HURRY TIME IS TICKING volvement with the financial services industry. Furthermore, Black Registry Deadline has been extended the group “Occupy Austin” is You have one week left to place your Business in the ethnically and social-economi- 2011 Black Registry Directory cally very diverse group. In other words, it is made up of a What are you waiting for! Simply go to our website cross-section of people from www.theaustinvillager.com every background. download the form..fill it out and return it According to Michael, “the group has grown stron- ger for several reasons, such ACC student Cassandra Reyes smiles after delivering a as, it has eliminated the
Travis 2 Step www.theaustinvillager.com THE VILLAGER Page 7 ~ November 4, 2011 CLASSIFIEDS ~ PUBLIC INFORMATION STRIKING ZAMBIAN MINERS WIN BACK JOBS AND PAY HIKE First Lady joins food desert fight Special to the NNPA from the Global Information Network Oct. 25 (GIN) – Zambian min- for a 100 percent raise from their a rash of strikes at Chinese and In- executives from major grocery By Wendell Hutson ers ended a two week old strike for base pay of $200 monthly. dian-owned plants after newly- store chains, such as Jewel, Special to the NNPA from the better pay, winning back their jobs China Nonferrous was elected President Michael Sata pro- Chicago Crusader Dominick’s, Save-A-Lot, and Aldi. and a pay hike from a Chinese firm. forced to back down, and the posed raising the minimum wage As a result of the summit, Union officials said it was a sign workers at Chambishi Copper from the current rate of $84 a Keisha Abrams, a 43-year- grocery store executives commit- that Chinese-owned companies in Mines were rehired as of Sunday month.In 2006, Chinese managers old diabetic, has shopped at a ted to opening 17 new stores in Zambia are starting to bow to gov- night, the Wall Street Journal re- at Chambishi shot six miners during South Side Walgreens for 20 years Chicago over the next few years. ernment pressure over worker ported. The event, along with simi- a wage protest. Last year, at least and now shops there even more They include a new Save-A-Lot rights.Management at the Non- lar strikes at other Chinese mining 13 Zambian coal miners were shot since the drugstore chain sells store in the North Lawndale com- Ferrous China Africa locked out the facilities in Zambia, is being closely by Chinese managers at the Col- fresh fruits and vegetables. “I munity on the West Side by year- workers who had gone on strike watched in Beijing.Zambia has seen lum Coal Mine. spend just about as much time end and one in the Grand Boule- here (at Walgreens) as I do at home. vard, West Pullman, Morgan Park, First Lady Michelle Obama The employees know me well and Calumet Heights, West I know them and I am thankful to ite Walgreens, 11 East 75th Street, Englewood, and Englewood com- Walgreens for offering fresh fruits to talk about the need to end food munities on the South Side and and vegetables,” she said, emo- deserts. The Walgreens stop was one in the Austin community on City of Austin tionally. “And I thank First Lady one of three for the first lady who the West Side, all by spring 2012. Neighborhood Housing and Community Development (NHCD) Office Michelle Obama for bringing aware- also visited Iron Street Urban Farm For Obama, the home- Notice of 15-Day Public Comment Period ness to this problem that has at- and later attended an evening coming brought back memories of The City of Austin Neighborhood Housing and Community Development (NHCD) Office announces a 15-day tached itself to the Black commu- fundraiser in the West Loop. Ear- when she observed people buy- public comment period to receive public comments on proposed amendments to its Citizen Participation Plan nity.” lier Obama attended a mayoral ing groceries at unusual places. “I (CPP) and its Draft FY 2010-11 Consolidated Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). There are also two On Tuesday Abrams joined summit at City Hall, which con- can remember seeing people buy public hearings as opportunities for the community to provide feedback on the proposed amendments to the First Lady Michelle Obama and sisted of eight mayors from their groceries at gas stations at CPP. NHCD receives the following grant entitlement funds annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Mayor Rahm Emanuel at her favor- across the country along with ridiculous prices because there Development (HUD) for affordable housing, community development, economic development and public were no stores that sold healthy services: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program, Emergency foods,” Obama recalled. “A lot of Shelter Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). HUD requires cities receiving EMPLOYMENT/BIDS/ people don’t have the time or these funds to adopt a Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) that encourages residents to participate in the develop- money to travel outside their com- ment of federal reports: 5-Year Consolidated Plan, annual Action Plan, and the Consolidated Performance and PROPOSALS/ munity to reach stores that do sell Evaluation Report (CAPER). NHCD is proposing changes to the existing Citizen Participation Plan. fresh produce, fruits and veg- Cities are also required to develop a Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The PUBLIC INFORMATION/ etables, so they go to the closest CAPER assesses the City’s progress and the effectiveness of its performance during FY 2010-11, in the store and buy whatever is there.” achievement of its overall strategies, objectives, and priorities outlined in the FY 2009-14 Consolidated Plan. The Draft FY 2010-11 CAPER is available for review and provide feedback during the public comment. The FOR SALE /FOR RENT/ And when it comes to healthy City will submit this report to HUD prior to December 29, 2011. eating, especially for children, Obama Public Hearings MISC said America should to do more than The public is invited to provide input at the following public hearings on proposed changes to the Citizen just give ‘lip service.’ “We can talk Participation Plan: all we want about making healthy . 6:30 PM Tuesday, December 13, 2011: Before the Community Development Commission (CDC), NHCD Laughlin-Thyssen is solic- BIDS/PROPOSALS Office, Conference Room 400A, 1000 East 11th Street iting Minority, Small Locally choices about the food we serve our . 4:00 PM Thursday, December 15, 2011: Before the Austin City Council at City Hall, City Council Owned & Women-Owned Busi- kids, but if parents don’t have any- Austin Travis County Integral Chambers, 301 W. Second Street ness Enterprise participation for where to buy those foods, then that’s Care (ATCIC) is currently solicit- Public Comment Period the following City of Austin all it is - it’s just talk,” explained ing proposals through a Request for The public is invited to review the CPP Amendment and Draft FY 2010-11 CAPER during the public Project: Williamson Creek Proposals (RFP) process for Jani- Obama. “Imagine what we could comment period, November 23 through December 7, 2011. Both documents will be available on NHCD’s Blarwood Storm Drain Improve- torial Services. RFPs may be mailed achieve if mayors across the coun- web site, www.austintexas.gov/housing or at the following community locations: ments; Bid Date & Time: 11/17/ or sent electronically beginning try started taking on this issue. . Austin Central Public Library, 800 Guadalupe (Central) 2011, 9:30AM CT. Monday, October 24, 2011, by con- Think about all the jobs we could . Austin Resource Center for the Homeless, 500 East 7th Street (Central) Please Call (713) 429-6500 tacting Arianna Franz, Coordinator create, all the neighborhoods we . East Austin Neighborhood Center, 211 Comal (East) for more detailed information. of Legal and Medical Services, at could begin to transform and what . Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Department, 1000 East 11th Street, Suite 200 (512) 440-4062 or Employment it means when our children finally (East) [email protected]. The dead- get the nutrition they need to grow . Rosewood-Zaragosa Neighborhood Center, 2800 Webberville Road (East) line to submit a proposal under this . AUSTIN COMMUNITY up healthy. I am confident that - St. John’s Neighborhood Center, 7500 Blessing (North East) RFP is 4 p.m. on November 25, . AIDS Services of Austin, 7215 Cameron Road (North) 2011. Historically Underutilized COLLEGE one neighborhood, one commu- . Housing Authority of the City of Austin, 1124 S IH 35 (South) Businesses (HUBs), including Mi- New Jobs for the nity, one city at a time - we can . South Austin Neighborhood Center, 2508 Durwood (South) ensure that all our kids have the nority-Owned Businesses and Week of 10/28/2011 . Pleasant Hill Library Branch, 211 East William Cannon (South) Women-Owned Businesses, are en- happy, healthy futures they de- Written Comments Coordinator, Institutional couraged to apply. serve.” The first lady’s Written comments may be submitted until 5 PM on December 7, 2011. Please include a name, address, Studies and phone number. Highland Business Center appearance was closed to the pub- AUSTIN COMMUNITY Mail to: Monday-Friday, lic but well attended by Black COLLEGE DISTRICT (ACC) is Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. elected officials including Alder- soliciting for bids from qualified ven- Attn: FY 2010-11 CAPER $4,051-$5,064/Monthly man Roderick Sawyer, whose Sixth dors to provide district-wide Fleet PO Box 1088 Job# 1110028 Ward includes the Walgreens Maintenance Services. Austin, Texas 78767 Coordinator, Student Life Invitation for Bids Obama visited. “Healthy eating is Email: www.austintexas.gov/connect/email_nhcd.htm Business No. 928-12004VJ very important to the Black com- For additional information, call the NHCD Office at 974-3100 (voice) or 974-3102 (TDD). Rio Grande Campus Completed bids must be munity because studies have The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifica- Monday-Friday, submitted to the Purchasing De- shown that those who eat healthy 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. tions and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance please call 974- partment by no later than Thurs- flexible live longer,” Sawyer told the Cru- 2210 OR 974-2445 TDD. day, November 17, at 2:00 P.M., $3,174-$3,968/Monthly sader. “And at a time when Black Central Time. Proposal packages are Job#1110032 males are being murdered or sent available on the ACC Purchasing Apply at HR to prison at alarming rates, we website at http://www.austincc.edu/ 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd. need to make sure that there are purchase/. Bid documents will be 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 available in the ACC Purchasing Of- stores like Walgreens in the Black Job Line (512 223-5621 fice (512) 223-1044 between the community that sell food items to hhtp://www./austincc.ed hours of 9 am and 4 pm, Monday keep us healthy.” EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V through Friday. Third Ward Alderman Pat Bids, when submitted, must Now Compiling Dowell also attended and said “I be properly identified, sealed, and spoke with several CEOs today returned to the ACC Purchasing THE BLACK about possibly opening up stores Office, ACC Service Center, 9101 REGISTRY 2011 in my ward and they were gener- Tuscany Way, Austin, Texas 78754, ally interested in exploring ways by the deadline. Electronically trans- A DIRECTORY OF mitted responses will not be ac- to do so,” she said. “In my ward MINORITY OWNED AND there are very few obstacles that cepted. Late bids will be retained un- MANAGED BUSINESSES IN opened. would prevent more grocery ACC reserves the right to ac- THE AUSTIN AREA. stores from opening. Available cept or reject any or all bids, in whole For information on land is not a problem. And finan- or in part, to waive informalities or how to be included cial incentives are not a problem.” technicalities, to clarify ambiguities, CALL NOW! One problem Alderman and to award items or groups of (512) 476-0082. Leslie Hairston (Fifth Ward) said items as may be in the best interest that she sees is the misconception of ACC *Deadline has been extended by corporate America that there is no money to be made in the Black community. “There is plenty of City of Austin money to be made in the Black community,” Hairston added. “I Purchasing Office think if corporations can overcome this perception that there is no The City of Austin Purchasing Office invites money to be made in the Black community then we can start to you to view current bid solicitations at http://- move forward in getting more busi- www.ci.austin.tx.us/purcase/vs/p2.htm. Ven- nesses to operate in our commu- nities.” And Emanuel pledged to dors are encouraged to register on-line in the continue fighting to eliminate food City’s Vendor Self Service System. Once your deserts, which he said exist prima- company is registered, you will receive notifi- rily in underserved, economically deprived communities. cations about new bid opportunities. For ad- “It is unacceptable that a ditional information regarding current bid op- half-million Chicagoans do not have access to healthy, fresh portunities or Vendor Registration, please call foods for their family and I am com- the Purchasing Office at 512-974-2500. mitted to the elimination of these For information on the City of Austin’s Minor- food deserts in our city,” said Emanuel, just before he introduced ity-Owned and Women-Owned Procurement the first lady. “I am grateful to First Program and the certification process, please Lady Michelle Obama, grocery ex- ecutives and mayors who joined contact the Small & Minority Business Re- us today for their commitment to sources Department at 512-974-7600 or visit their working together to ensure that website at http://www.-ci.austin.tx.us/smbr. residents have access to the foods IRS they need to make healthy choices for themselves and their families.” THE VILLAGER Page 8 ~ November 4, 2011 www.theaustinvillager.com SPORTS first possession. The Panthers discuss their next play. After some Pflugerville wins in shootout would only need four plays to con- discussion, the players con- vert on their first overtime posses- vinced the coach to go for the win sion. Kruemcke would hit Iloka and not the tie. The Panthers with Round Rock with a 9 yard pass and with the defense would cause up front kick the Panthers would take the pressure and cause the two point lead 42-35. The Dragons’ Gerds attempt to be unsuccessful. would take the play to the 3 yard Round Rock 4-5 (3-2) will line on a 22 yard run. On the very play Westwood next week. Both next play the dragons were called teams are in the playoff and the for a chop block penalty and would loser will likely face the powerful move the ball back to the 20 yard Westlake Chaparrals. According line. to the Panthers head coach No problem for Gerds, he George Herrmann this game will would hit Curlee in the corner of relieve some pressure, because By: Terry Davis the end zone to pull the Drag- they the Is among the playoff ons within one at 42-41. The teams. Pflugerville 4-5 (3-2) will @terryd515 Dragons would call time out to return home to face Stony Point. The Pflugerville Panthers and the Round Rock Dragons played an instant classic game. The teams would need overtime to decide the winner. In the end the Panthers Danny Amador #2 is brought down by Joseph Krzan #54 eased by the Dragons 42-41. With the win the Panthers earned a spot version completion. Adrian comfortable in the new position. ended the game in regulation. The in the upcoming playoffs. The Drag- Dilworth led the ground attack for Round Rock Head Coach Jeff Panthers would start the drive on ons are already in the playoffs. the Panthers. Dilworth would Cheatham on Gerds, “He is a gutsy their own 34 yard line with 6:15 In a game that was more simi- amass 128 rushing yards with two player smart kid. He has studied the left in the game. The Panthers lar to a heavyweight fight, both rushing touchdowns. Brandon game. He is a great kid and good would run the ball to control the teams gave it their all. One team Woodward would finish with 98 leader”. clock. With 1:04 left in the game, would score the other team would yards rushing and two touch- When Gerds was not throw- the Panthers had a first and ten answer. Both teams exhibited char- downs. Elvin Lloka helped balance ing, he used his lighting speed to on the 11 yard line with the score acter, a lack of quit attitude, and the attack by catching two touch- get pass defenders. On the first drive tied at 35. Woodward’s run would wanted this game very badly. No down passes from Kruemcke. of the game, Gerds ran for 40 yards take the ball to the one yard line team would have more than a touch- The Dragons used a combi- and the first score of the game. with 1:04 left and first and goal. down lead. There were four ties do- nation of long drives and big plays Khalpyh Smith had a 44 yard touch- On second and goal Kruemcke ing the game. to keep them in the game. Garret down reception and Austin Curlee would miss handle the ball and the Pflugerville had a very bal- Gerds the senior quarterback threw had a 74 yard touchdown reception. Dragons would recover to force ance attack on offense lead by quar- for an astonishing 402 pass yards Smith and Curlee both finished the the overtime. terback Blian Kruemcke. Kruemcke with four touchdowns passes. game with over 100 receiving yards, In overtime Round Rock had 113 yards passing with two Gerds is playing quarterback for the 106 and 152 respectfully. would win the coin toss and would touchdowns and one two point con- first time this year and, but was very The Panthers could have defer to allow the Panthers to have Brandon Woodward handles the ball on a double reverse Be a Pro Football Writer LAST CHANCE Intern Contest PICK Your PICK This is the last oppor- emailed the official rules each team’s locker room. tunity to enter the contest. for the contests. All entries This contest has no financial Because of an error, we are must be submitted before value. Each contestant must going to have a winner take Midnight CST the day be- be over 18, be able to ride all. So this week’s winner fore the Sunday’s NFL with staff writer (or provide will win the contest. 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The Houston Texans The Texans defense have to make sure that are not The Philadelphia passing yards, but did not Cincinnati Bengals 34-12 and did want to be caught off played another solid game looking ahead to their upcom- Eagles are finally looking like have a fumble loss or a have a record of 2-5. The guard like the Baltimore that limited Maurice Jones- ing bye week and be trapped a team that may be able to thrown interception. The Cowboys are 2-1 at home Ravens did by the Jackson- Drew to 63 rushing yards. by the Browns. Andre compete for a Super Bowl. Cowboys were not able to this year while the Seahawks ville Jaguars. For the first The Jaguars only had 84 to- Johnson may be ready to re- After looking and playing like get the Eagles off of the are 1-3 on the road this year. this season the roof of Reli- tal rushing yards. The de- turn for this game, but may be a group of independent parts, field. The Eagles had the ant Stadium was opened and fense also confused rookie held out to give him addi- the Eagles put together a ball for 42 minutes compared the Texans help raise the roof quarterback Blaine Gabbert. tional rest and to prepare for complete game against the to 18 by the Cowboys. The with a 24-14 win over the Jag- Gabbert finished the game the stretch run for the Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles Eagles were 7 for 12 on third uars. The win the Texans re- 10-30 for 97 yards. Gabbert season. have their very first winning downs and 1 for 1 on fourth main only in first place in the left the game in the first streak of the year. The Cow- down. The Cowboys were AFC South. The Texans are quarter with bruised ribs, *Prediction boys, looked so well last only 3-10 on third downs. 5-3 at the midway point of the but returned on the next of- The Texans will week, could not stop the The Eagles had 31 first season. The Jaguars fall to fensive possession. win big over the Browns Eagles running attack. down and the Cowboys only 2-6. The Texans are meet- 28-10. LeSean McCoy the third year had 12. Vs. Arian Foster once again ing expectations of not only back ran for 185 yards and This is the second put the on his shoulders to a winning season, but a two touchdowns. The consecutive game that Felix rush for 112 yards and one playoff berth. The Texans Eagles won the game 34-7 and Jones was inactive. touchdown. Foster longest host the Cleveland Browns improved their record to 3-4. Demarco Murray finished carry of the day was only for next week at Reliant Sta- The Cowboys fall to 3-4. the game with 74 rushing 14 yards. Foster tied a fran- dium. The Browns’ starting The Cowboys had been yards. The Cowboys fin- chise record for most rushing quarterback Colt McCoy is very good against the run ished the game with 267 net touchdown of 23. Matt the former Texas Longhorn Vs. this year, but did were not total yards compared to Schaub would throw for 225 star, has the Browns com- able to contain McCoy. nearly 500 by the Eagles. *Prediction yards and one touchdown. peting in the AFC North Di- McCoy came into the game as The Cowboys return home Schaub on what appeared to vision. The Browns are 3-4 the second highest non the play the Seattle the Cowboys will be a designed play opened up and are two losses behind kicker point scorer with 48 Seahawks. The Seahawks dominate and beat the game with a two yard run. the division. The Texans points. Michael Vick had 279 lost last week at home to the the Seahawks 38-10