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Vol. 45 No. 8 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] July 14, 2017 The Untimely Death of LEGENDARY SINGER INSIDE Austin’s Own Bakari DIANA ROSS ROCKS Jaward Henderson ACL-LIVE AT MOODY Killed During Greek Island Vacation By Naomi Richard|VILLAGER By Naomi Richard|VILLAGER

Oscar-winning film RAPPIN’ maker adapts James Baldwin 1974 novel. Tommy Wyatt See MOONLIGHT A parent’s Page 2 worst nightmare! One of the hardest decisions that a parent can make is to let their Candidate Wagstaff child leave home for the seeks to restore first time. Although failed justice system. they know that this day See PEACE will ultimately come, Page 4 we try to delay it as long Diana Ross performs on stage at Austin's as possible. Most of our Bakari Henderson senior class portrait. ACL Live at The Moody Theater (2013). children leave home to Photo by Naomi Richard. Photo by Naomi Richard. go to college, join the Austin native, Bakari Jaward Henderson (22), a AUSTIN, TX - The beautiful and extremely talented military or for their first 2017 graduate from the University of Arizona with a DIVA that is Diana Ross hit ACL Live at The Moody The- job. But, for whatever bright future ahead, was beaten to death in Greece on ater by storm on July 6, 2017. She came out struttin’ reason, that day Friday, July 7, 2017. her stuff on the stage in a lavish emerald green gown Airport mom snags ultimately comes. Bakari was beaten by 10 people at a bar on the with a fluffy sequined-lace full-length shawl singing memorable photo op. Parents, especially island of Zakynthos. He was in the town of Laganas with “Lady Marmalade” to a packed audience. In a remark- See OBAMA Black parents, never his Phi Gamma Delta fraternity brothers when the in- able career spanning over 40 years, Diana Ross has Page 6 stop praying for the cident occurred. proven herself the consummate music artist as well as safety of their children. According to the Associated Press, eight people one of the most iconic female singers of all time. Fox Business And the farther they are have been arrested for the beating, including a secu- For sure, she came full of energy and ready to en- Host Suspended away from home, the rity guard and a bar employee. Serbia’s foreign minis- tertain the audience that barely sat down the entire During greater the worry. I try says six of the men arrested are Serbian citizens. evening. Ross delivered a stellar performance, singing experienced that fear See JACK & JILL CLASS OF ‘14, page 3 crowd favorites like “All I Want”, “You’re All I Need”, Investigation “Grown-Folk Party” and “I’m Coming Out”. when my son went off to by: Lynn Elber college, although it was ‘’ Actor See TWIRLING MAN, page 2 AP Television Writer just in Houston. My fears grew greater when Round Rock native serves he joined the military. I Nelsan Ellis was somewhat relieved US abroad in Spain when he returned. Dead at 39 By Navy Office of Unfortunately, for Community Outreach many of us, our worse ROTA, Spain – A Ce- fears do come true. And dar Ridge High School it is during that time we graduate and Round Rock, all feel we have suffered Texas native is serving in a great loss. Whether it the U.S. Navy aboard the is locally or nationally, Arleigh Burke-class guided Charles Payne we all feel the pain of missile destroyer, USS LOS ANGELES (AP) — that loss. Donald Cook. A Fox Business Network When news reached Fireman Vanessa host has been suspended Fireman Austin this week that Arnold is a damage after a contributor report- controlman aboard the Vanessa Arnold BakariJawardHenderson edly accused him of sexual forward-deployed nam War prisoner of war had been killed in harassment. Arleigh Burke-class who died in captivity. The network said Greece, the entire guided missile destroyer Donald Cook is a tac- Thursday it suspended community felt the loss. operating out of Rota, tical multi-mission surface “Making Money” host Bakari, like many of the Spain. Donald Cook is combatant capable of con- Charles Payne pending an youth that we have lost one of four destroyers ducting anti-air submarine investigation, but didn’t in recent years, was homeported in Rota. surface warfare in con- provide any details. doing everything right. A Navy damage junction with being outfit- The Los Angeles He made his parents, controlman is responsible ted with aegis ballistic mis- Times, citing two anony- friends and community for being a shipboard sile defense capabilities. mous sources, reported proud. In this Monday, July 21, 2014 file photo, ac- firefighter and teaching BMD enables the ship to that Payne had been ac- As the community tor Nelsan Ellis attends the world premiere of people the proper tech- conduct long-range sur- cused of harassment by a niques to fight a fire. veillance, tracking, and wraps its arms around “Get On Up” at the Apollo Theater in New York. female political analyst ”We ensure the ship engagement of short and the grieving family, we Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File. who appeared on Fox is able to defend itself in medium-range ballistic Business. pray that the people NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Nelsan Ellis, best known the event of a fire or casu- missiles. “We take issues of involved in this tragedy for his memorable portrayal of Lafayette Reynolds on alty,” said Arnold. ”The thing I like most this nature extremely se- are brought to justice. HBO’s “True Blood,” has died at the age of 39. Commissioned in about serving at this com- riously and have a zero- We will all hold our Ellis’ manager, Emily Gerson Saines, confirmed the 1998, the Arleigh Burke- mand is the people I work tolerance policy for any children a little tighter actor’s death in an email Saturday. The Hollywood Re- class guided-missile de- with,” said Arnold. professional misconduct,” for the next few days porter, which was first to report Ellis’ death, quoted stroyer, Donald Cook, is ”I like serving in the a Fox Business Network and count our blessings. her as saying the actor died from complications of heart 509 feet long; the length Navy because I get to help representative said in a RIP Bakari Jaward failure. of more than 3 football people,” said Arnold. “It fields. The ship is named makes me feel great to do See BLACKBALLED, Henderson. See HBO RELEASED STATEMENT, page 2 after Donald Cook, a Viet- what I do.” page 5 Page 2 ~ THE VILLAGER/July 14, 2017 THE COMMUNIQUÉ www.theaustinvillager.com What Happens When Twirling HBO “EXTREMELY Gentleman Catches Ross’s Eye? SADDENED” BY ELLIS’ CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The DIVA held a matching Amidst the action- red crimson fan, very ap- DEATH packed evening, Ross be- propriate for our warm gan singing “Upside summer nights. The last Down You Turn Me”. She outfit showcased another swayed from side-to-side silver-sequined gown with while singing upside a silver-sequined laced down you’re turning me, shawl. you’re giving love instinc- The wardrobe tively, around and round matched the leading lady you’re turning me! During that she is. Full of class the performance a and style, adorned by long gentleman in the audi- flowing curly hair and ence caught her atten- fashionable makeup ac- tion as he danced and centuating her timeless twirled. beauty! To the gentleman’s Other musical perfor- surprise, Ross invited him mances included “Endless to the stage along with Love”, “Why Do Fools Fall two other members of the In Love”, “Touch Me In The audience. They danced Morning” and “Stop In The while she rocked the Diana Ross performs Name of Love”, to name a house with her vocals. on stage at Austin's few. What a magical moment ACL Live at The Moody Concert-goers en- In this June 21, 2011 file photo, Nelsan Ellis arrives at the premiere for for three young men to Theater (2013). joyed a fun, relaxing and the fourth season of HBO’s “True Blood” in Los Angeles. Ellis, best known Photo by showcase their dancing music-filled evening, in- for playing the character of Lafayette Reynolds on “True Blood,” has died Naomi Richard. skills in front of this living cluding a walk down at the age of 39. Ellis’ manager Emily Gerson Saines confirmed the actor’s legend. It’s a story I’m Ross would make two out- memory lane of music death in an email Saturday, July 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File) sure they will tell for years fit changes. The second they loved so much. to come. gown was a vibrant red Without a doubt, our CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 On Twitter, some ativity never ceased to To continue her ac- with an indented waist world would be empty The -born ac- fans posted one of his amaze me. Working with tion-packed performance, and a flowing red train. without you, Ms. Ross! tor, who studied at more famous scenes as him was a privilege.” Juilliard, played the role of Lafayette, where the char- In a 2012 TV interview Lafayette, a gay short or- acter marches out of the in , Ellis recalled Jenkins to Adapt James Baldwin der cook, on the HBO kitchen to confront some that it took four auditions drama from 2008 to 2014, bigoted diners. for him to nail the role of for ‘Moonlight’ Follow-Up and more recently ap- HBO released a Lafayette. At first, he said, peared in the CBS detec- statement saying the net- he was playing the role as by: The Associated Press tive series “Elementary.” work was “extremely sad- a caricature, and was told He also was a playwright dened” by Ellis’ death. to “go back to the drawing NEW YORK (AP) and a stage director. “Nelsan was a long- board and figure it out.” — Writer-director Barry Ellis appeared as time member of the HBO He then began to Jenkins’ feature-film fol- Martin Luther King, Jr. in family whose ground- channel his mother. “Once low-up to his Oscar-win- ’ “,” breaking portrayal of I started to act like my ning “Moonlight” will be and as singer Bobby Byrd Lafayette will be remem- Mama, my fourth audition, an adaptation of James in the biopic bered fondly within the I got the part,” he said. Baldwin’s “If Beale Street “Get On Up.” overall legacy of ‘True Born in Harvey, Illi- Could Talk.” He also appeared in Blood,’” the statement nois, Ellis attended Annapurna Pictures “The Help,” and his read. “Nelsan will be , announced Monday that castmate Octavia Spencer dearly missed by his fans where he credited teach- Jenkins will start shoot- mourned his death on and all of us at HBO.” ers with instilling the craft ing the film in October. Instagram. “My heart “True Blood” creator of theater in him. He later Jenkins said adapt- breaks for his kids and called Ellis “a attended Juilliard in New ing Baldwin’s 1974 novel family,” the actress wrote. singular talent whose cre- York City. about love and injustice in 1970s Harlem is “a Applications The City of Austin has begun accepting applica- dream I’ve long held tions for the ninth-annual CityWorks Academy. The dear.” He penned the Now academy is an opportunity for the Austin community screenplay in the same to get involved in local government and to learn first- 2013 summer during Available hand about the programs and services the City pro- which he wrote “Moon- vides from the people who operate them. FILE – This Jan. 8, 2017 file photo shows Barry for Annual light” from Tarell Alvin The application deadline is July 21. Jenkins, director of “Moonlight,” in press room at the McCraney’s play. Cityworks Participants will have the chance to learn the 74th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, The Baldwin estate “A to Z” of City operations through 14 class sessions Calif. Jenkins’ feature-film follow-up to his Oscar-win- has given its blessing to Academy that conclude with a graduation ceremony. These ses- ning “Moonlight” will be an adaptation of James the film, which follows sions are designed to give participants a hands-on, Baldwin’s “If Beale Street Could Talk.” Annapurna Raoul Peck’s Oscar- behind-the-scenes look at their City government. Pictures announced Monday, July 10, that Jenkins will nominated Baldwin Classes start the first week of September and end the start shooting the film in October. (Photo by Jordan documentary “I Am Not second week of December. Each session will be held Strauss/Invision/AP, File) Your Negro.” “If Beale at a different City facility on either Tuesday or Wednes- Street Could Talk” will re- Adele Romanski and Amazon based on day from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. turn much of the produc- Plan B. Colson Whitehead’s CityWorks Academy applications are available online at http://austintexas.gov/atx-cw-app or at tion team behind “Moon- Jenkins is also de- “The Underground Rail- Austin City Hall, 301 W. Second St. light,” including producer veloping a series for road.” www.theaustinvillager.com THE BULLETIN THE VILLAGER/July 14, 2017 ~ Page 3 Henderson is a beloved eternal member We Want YOU! Advertise With of the Jack & Jill Beautillion Class of 2014 The CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 VILLAGER The Henderson family released a statement, “As you can imagine, our family is devastated by the recent Country Boyz Fixin’s loss of our beloved son Bakari Jaward Henderson. He attended Anderson High School through his junior year 4140 E. 12th Street, Austin, TX 78721 Featuring Fish, Poboys, Hot Wings, Pork Chops, and graduated from Hyde Park Baptist High School in Homemade Gumbo, Shrimp and Alligator 2013. Bakari attended The Eller College of Manage- DINE IN OR ORDER TO GO ment at The University of Arizona on a full academic Mon - Friday 11 am - 8 p.m. scholarship and graduated on May 12, 2017 with a BS Saturday - 12 noon - 8 p.m. in Business Finance and Entrepreneurship. The summer Closed Sunday Call (512) 928-5555 after his freshman year at the University, he interned *Mention this ad and get a FREE 20 oz. Drink* with the Texas Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Texas State Senate. Bakari was in Greece work- ing on a photo shoot to launch his new clothing line when the unbelievable tragedy occurred.” DOUBLE The Villager Newspaper featured Bakari and other members of the Jack & Jill Beautillion Class in its July 11, 2014 issue. His last Jack & Jill President, Sheldy Starks, had this to say, “This unsettled tragic and sense- “R” less act of violence has left us heartbroken. Bakari was a 2013 graduate of the Austin Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. He served as Teen Parliamentarian and lead standing committees as an active member of the Chapter. We’re also proud to celebrate his many aca- GROCERY demic achievements. He was a very talented and gift *We cash ALL Tax Refund*Checks *Check Out young man with an extremely bright future.” Bakari loved spending time with family, traveling, 450l East Martin Luther King Blvd. Bakari Henderson senior class portrait. and meeting new people. He always saw the big pic- Photo by Naomi Richard. Ebenezer Baptist Church ture in life, he sought after entrepreneurial opportuni- To help the family with expenses, a GoFundMe 1010 East 10th Street 512-478-1875 Fax 512-478-1892 ties and enjoyed coming up with new business ventures. Bus Ministry Call 512-478-1875 Account is open for donations at: Bakari was an inspiration to all he met. He loved life Sunday Services and lived it to the fullest. https://www.gofundme.com/justice-for-bakari-fund Worship Service 8:00 A.M. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. JOIN US! - Council Member Ora Houston and her staff would like Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. you to join us at the next District #1 Town Hall. Everyone is invited to Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Wednesday participate. Spanish translators will be available. Light refreshments will Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. be served. Dr. Ricky Freeman, Child Development Center Pastor Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 Saturday, The Town Hall will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 10:00 am July 29, 2017 to 12:00 pm at the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex, 1156 Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church Hargrave Street, Austin, Texas, 78702. 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 from 10:00 am We will be hosting the representatives from the Austin Auditor’s Of- (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax to 12:00 pm fice, the Interim City Manager, and the Austin Budget Office. Web Site - www.themount.net WORSHIP SERVICES Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. The Adult Free Food Church School - 9:45 a.m. Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon Distribution Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. Ice Cream “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 The Church of Christ A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor Social: at East Side will be hold- ing a free food-distribution Agape Baptist Church event from 9:30 AM to A Happy In “The Centre” Bldg. F-15 7801 N. Lamar Blvd. (SE Corner of N Lamar and 183) 10:30 AM on Tuesday, AGAPE is a chuch for all people. “Where Jesus Christ is Magnified and the love He exhibited is Exemplified.” Come, receive God’s unconditional lovefor you. Hour July 18, 2017 at 5017 E. For there is no greater love! Martin Luther King Jr. Church Services Experience Blvd. Austin, TX 78721 Sunday School 9:30 AM Hour Experience! Cream & Beat the Heat. Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Participants will re- Mid-Week Service Thursday: Praise, Texas summer has We’ve got alcohol Come to Enjoy ceive a variety of fresh Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM arrived with tempera- infused ice cream that Good Vibes. food, including meat, Rev. H. Ed Calahan Call 454-1547 for Transporation Pastor Website www.agapebcaustintx.com tures screeching past you have to be 21+ to Thursday, July 20th beans, canned vegetables 100 degrees! How are eat! That’s right, it’s the from 5pm to 8pm we and fruit, soup, cereal, po- A Ministry That Ministers we supposed to enjoy real deal (The Whiskey will be enjoying one of tatoes, rice, pasta and happy hour after work Chocolate ice cream is the newest spots in Aus- more. in these ridiculous con- incredible!). Plus, DJ tin, 1407 E. 7th street. Participants must ditions and not melt into Holliwood will be on Prohibition Creamery bring a box, basket, bags a puddle? 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Some people Church of Christ at East DAVID CHAPEL Missionary Baptist Church presents The Adult Ice Come to Dance. get off work at 4:30, and Side at 512-477-1647 SUNDAY Christian Education 9:15a.m. | Worship 10:30 a.m. Cream Social – A Happy Come to Eat Ice we are ready for you. [email protected]. Nursery Available WEDNESDAY | Villager Youth Brigade will be taking sponsorships Do you have church news? Would you like to Worship 1st Wed. monthly 7:00p.m. | Bible Study 7:30p.m. starting summer of 2015.Your support has been purchase a monthly ad for your church? much appreciated over the years. Please continue Inquire TODAY! 2211 East Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. to invest in Austin’s youth. We look forward to Austin, TX 78702 another successful year with some promising Send your information to [email protected] Office: 512-472-9748 Fax: 512-472-5399 students. FMI Call 512-476-0082 or call 512-476-0082 Website: www.davidchapel.org Email: [email protected] Dr. Joseph C. Parker, Jr. Senior Pastor “A Church with a Heart for The Community” New Lincoln Missionary Baptist Church Olive Branch Fellowship of Austin / All Faith Chapel 2215 E. 8th St., Austin, TX 78702 4110 Guadalupe St Bldg #639 Austin, TX 78751 Sunday Morning This life, therefore, is not righteous- Imani Community Church Going to Higher Heights, Worship @ 11: am ness, but growth in righteousness; not health, Davis Elementray Auditorium 5214 West Duval Road Trusting God along the way. but healing; not being, but becoming; not rest, Sunday School 9:00am but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be, Sunday School 9:00 A.M. BTU: 10:00am but we are growing toward it. The process is Morning Worship - 11:00 am 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. Church Phone (512) 477-2714 the end, but it is the road. All does not yet Cell Phont (512) 585-0744 gleam in glory, but all is being purified. Imani Complex & Office, Email: --- Martin Luther 11800 Mustang at Duval Austin, Texas 78727 [email protected] Romans 5:1 Therefore,having been Rev. Darron E. Patterson Visit:imanichurch.com www.newlincolnmbc.org justified by faith, we have peace Pastor 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 ~ THE VILLAGER/July 14, 2017 DIASPORA www.theaustinvillager.com Jonasu Wagstaff Announces Small Business Network Mixer Candidacy for Justice of Peace part of Williamson County. Jonasu Wagstaff decided to run for JP due to the fact that she wants to unite the people by seeking true justice. When she speaks to the people within the precinct, they mentioned that, “They are tired of divisions caused by the current JP Judge.” According to Mrs. Wagstaff, “The in- cumbent has been a JP judge for the last 16 years, in which there is a disparity of justice that Pictured left to right: Candace Poindexter, Kemminca Green, has affected people of Mark and Kevin Logan. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon color.” Finally, Jonasu by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | Villager Columnist Wagstaff is running for Sunday, July 9, 2017, a group of Black and Hispanic owned small busi- JP 2 because, “She wants nesses met under the platform of the African Business Network. From the to be a progressive voice Candidate Jonasu Wagstaff for Williamson County caking industry and retail to the marketing industry were all present at the for justice in Williamson JP Court. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon meeting. According to the networking platform, there were a least ten busi- County.” Moreover, she ness owners who met to find ways in which they could work in order to boost by Tsoke “South Western” part of mentioned, “I will seek their sales and outreach. (Chuch) Adjavon | Williamson County in- to end the school to Some of the businesses present included Poinxdeter Confession, Afri- Villager Columnist cluding cities like Cedar prison pipeline, which can Diaspora United, Kevin Logan a local author, Vanguard project with Ms Recently, Jonasu Park and Leander. Just mainly affects Hispanic Green and Elizabeth with the rainbow. According to Mr. Amon with the Afri- Wagstaff announced her recently, two Democrats and African Americans can Diaspora United, “These types of events help small businesses to con- intention to run for the knocked off two Repub- living in Williamson nect with each which increases a better collaboration down the road. In addi- Williamson Justice of the licans on the Cedar Park County. If elected she tion, the networking group serves as platform as an exchange of ideas. Peace Precinct 2. More- City Council; conse- would work to ensure According to the organizers, the turnout was higher than what they ex- over, the Williamson quently Jonasu that the youth get the pected. Consequently, it shows that bringing and connecting entrepreneurs County JP covers the Wagstaff can win this tools needed to succeed. and small business together works. During the event, business owners ex- changed business info with each other and also connected with each other New Series ‘Snowfall’, Co-Created on a personal and also in a business aspect. According to the organizers, the network meets every three Sundays of the week at Tropical Market. by John Singleton, Tells Birth of Cocaine in Los Angeles Diaspora Votes Association by: Jonathan Holds Fundraiser Affair Landrum Jr.

ATLANTA (AP) — Filmmaker John Singleton remembered taking a ride through a section of a south Los Angeles neigh- borhood seeing security bars on every window and huge metal gates sur- rounding each home. The recent drive in- stantly reminded Single- ton about when residents in the area first took cau- tioned measures to guard their house to prevent home invasions during the Pictured left to right: Donna Coleman, Kwame Ansah 1980s crack cocaine epi- and Candidate Dale Mantey. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon demic. by Tsoke meant to help Diaspora Finally, Diaspora “People made it al- (Chuch) Adjavon | with its operational Vote is the only non- most like they were im- FILE – In this Feb. 4, 2017 file photo, director Villager Columnist budget. profit organization that prisoning themselves in John Singleton appears at the 69th Annual Direc- At this event there seeks to educate the their homes,” the Los An- tors Guild of America Awards in Beverly Hills, Ca- Saturday, July 8, were many communi- growing African com- geles native recalled. “In lif. Singleton, co-created the new FX series “Snow- 2017, Diaspora Votes ties leaders, concerned munity about the po- the early 80s, people fall,” (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File) held their annual individuals and candi- litical process. Accord- started breaking into fundraiser in the heart dates in attendance. ing to an “unofficial es- people’s houses. Crack re- “Poetic Justice” and “Higher begins an off-book opera- of Pflugerville, Texas. Dale Mantey for the timate”, there are over ally took hold back then. … Learning.” But these days, tion to fund the Nicara- According to the 17th Congressional 25,000 Africans living But this is a story no one he is doing more television guan Contras. Diaspora leadership District was present, it in the Central Texas has ever told before. after directing episodes of “This story is very the fundraiser was was an opportunity for area; consequently There’s always a new co- “Empire” and “The People important and must be meant to work with the him to shake hands Diaspora Vote plans to caine story that’s East v. O.J. Simpson: American told and seen,” said Dam- group’s ability to run and to also talk with a get this community in- Coast. But there’s really Crime Story” along with the son Idris, who plays the its various programs few of the individuals volved. Although never a story how the BET drama “Rebel.” star character of 19-year- such as voter registra- present at the event. Diaspora Vote spends West Coast changed from “It’s like making a old Franklin Saint, a street- tion, house parties, Moreover, a large part 50% of its time working this. So, I wanted to get movie every week, instead minded entrepreneur who candidate forums and of Pflugerville is within with the African com- into it.” of every couple of years,” was educated in an upper voter issues based on the boundaries of the munity, they also work Singleton co-created he said. “For me, I like tell- class neighborhood. He’s conversations. In addi- 17th Congressional with other communi- the new series “Snowfall,” ing stories. I have so many determined to get into the tion, the event was District. ties in Central Texas. which focuses on the gen- of them. With ‘Snowfall,’ I drug game to take care of esis of how crack cocaine can tell a story about real people around him. up in London, said he about these drugs stories, are still on this drug, became a rampant epi- folks and what they are “Not only does it didn’t know anything we tend to think, ‘Wow, do people who didn’t survive demic in Los Angeles’ in- going through.” speak to an older genera- about the drug epidemic we need to see Black and was destroyed by it.” ner city neighborhoods in “Snowfall” tells a tion who may have sur- in the United States until people in turmoil? Or Singleton said it took 1983. The first season pre- story of a violent collision vived or lived through it, he visited Los Angeles for Black people struggling?’” some years for “Snowfall” mieres Wednesday on FX course involving a young but it might speak to a new the first time and saw Skid he said. “But I want people to see an actual premiere at 10 p.m. EDT. street entrepreneur, a generation who may not Row — an impoverished to know that this show date. He said Showtime Singleton, an Oscar- Mexican wrestler tied up be as informed,” he con- area inhabited by the doesn’t glorify or glamor- was originally supposed to nominated writer-director, in a power struggle with a tinues. “It’s going to teach homeless. He called the ize crack cocaine or any air the series, but he said is best known for his criti- crime family, the daughter people about their past.” experience “heartbreak- other drug. Kids were born the network parted ways cally-acclaimed movies of a Mexican crime lord Idris, an actor of Ni- ing.” into this. They are sur- with them because they from “Boyz N the Hood,” and a CIA operative who gerian descent who grew “When we hear rounded by people who “just didn’t get it.” www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/July 14, 2017 ~ Page 5 EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS Black Families Believe Racial Inequality Growing in U.S. Schools Ole Miss to By Bria Nicole Stone (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Recognize Slave Labor on Black families over- strong Black and Latino whelmingly believe that teachers; designing ac- Pre-Civil War their schools are countability systems that Buildings underfunded, and that ra- focus on high academic by: Emily Wagster Pettus cial inequality is growing, achievement, especially Associated Press according to a poll con- for Black and Latino chil- JACKSON, Miss. (AP) ducted by The Leadership dren; and supporting and — The University of Mis- Conference Education improving any school sissippi will post a sign ac- Fund and the Anzalone where Black or Latino chil- knowledging that slaves Liszt Grove Research firm. dren are not being effec- built some structures on The Leadership Con- tively educated. the main campus founded ference Education Fund, Given the context of before the Civil War. which is the education and ESSA implementation, Ole Miss will also research arm of the Lead- President Barack Obama signs an executive order for the White House Initiative King said that the federal strip the name of James K. ership Conference on Civil on Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the East Room of the White government, states, House February 26, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy) Vardaman off a building. and Human Rights, devel- school districts and Vardaman, a White su- oped the poll to “explore Liz King, the senior continue to chip away at ability plans comply with schools have a great op- premacist, was a Missis- how Black and Latino par- policy analyst and the di- ESSA, making it harder for the law, and could endan- portunity to put policies sippi governor and U.S. ents and families view the rector of education policy states to clearly define ger crucial protections for into place that are respon- senator in the early 20th American education for The Leadership Confer- those commitments. disadvantaged students.” sive to the needs and val- century. system’s success in edu- ence Education Fund, said In March, Republi- In the report, re- ues of the new majority of The changes are part cating their children,” ac- that there has been a lot cans voted to rollback ac- searchers with the Leader- public school children. of an effort started in 2014 cording to a press release of research that’s come countability measures es- ship Conference Education “We need to ensure to provide historical con- about the survey. out lately that suggests an tablished by the Obama Fund said that the findings that every single school is text on the Oxford cam- The poll revealed that implicit bias that educa- Administration, Education of the “New Education organized around excel- pus. The administration 90 percent of Black par- tors, who are mostly Week reported. Majority” poll, should be lence for every single has already added a ents and families believe White, have towards Black “The Obama-era ac- a clarion call for advocates child,” said King. “Parents plaque to provide infor- schools in Black communi- and Latino children. countability rules, final- and policymakers who in this poll spoke to the mation about slavery and ties are underfunded com- The press release ized late last year, set must come to terms with value of a state’s rating of the Civil War to a Confed- pared to White communi- about the poll said that ground rules for how the fact that a successful a school’s success in edu- erate soldier statue on ties. the findings come at a schools must be rated for education policy must be cating children well, a cen- campus. The poll also showed critically important time school-improvement pur- responsive to the needs of tral piece of ESSA’s ac- that almost 75 percent of for public education in the poses, specified the re- Black, Latino and Asian countability requirements, Integral Care is currently soliciting as well as the need to en- proposals through a Request for Black parents and families United States as states are quirements of (and flex- children, who make up a Proposals (RFP) process for believe that the education currently developing edu- ibility for) states dealing majority of public school sure that educators have Construction Services (i.e. finish- Black students receive is cation plans as part of with high testing opt-out students in America. the [resources] and prepa- out of an office building at 1700 S. ration to support every Lamar, Suite 332 Austin, TX worse than what White their obligations under the rates in individual schools, Researchers recom- 78704). RFPs may be sent students. Every Student Succeeds and outlined how states mended opening the deci- child’s success and to over- electronically, by contacting Brody A report about the Act (ESSA). would have to handle the sion-making processes come historic barriers to Ballard at brody.ballard@ opportunity.” integralcare.org beginning July 5, poll said that, “Among “These plans are ‘school quality’ indicator around educational poli- 2017. The deadline to submit a Black parents and family states’ opportunities to in accountability systems,” cies to Black and Latino We want YOU! proposal under the RFP is 4 p.m. members whose child’s make a clear declaration according to the Education families, especially deci- CST on July 31, 2017. 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She alleges such prominent figures as www.billoreilly.com, con- tal Struggle for American she was blackballed from Fox News chief executive tributes to Glenn Beck’s Independence.” Page 6 ~ THE VILLAGER/July 14, 2017 THE DISPATCH www.theaustinvillager.com Wiz Khalifa’s ‘See You Again’ Now ‘Oh My God, It Is Obama’: Most-Viewed YouTube Video of All Time Alaska Mom, Baby Meet Ex-President by: The Associated Press by: Jennifer Sinco Kelleher|Associated Press SAN BRUNO, Calif. An Alaska mother is (AP) — Move over, cherishing cellphone pho- “Gangnam Style.” YouTube tos she snapped of her has a new top-viewed wide-eyed 6-month-old video of all time. baby in the arms of former Wiz Khalifa’s video President Barack Obama. for “See You Again” featur- Jolene Jackinsky was ing Charlie Puth became at Anchorage Interna- the site’s most-watched tional Airport on Monday video Monday and has looking for an airline when more than 2.896 billion she ended up in a waiting views as of Tuesday. That’s area for private flights about 2 million more than where a man she thought the video for Korean rapper looked like Obama was sit- Psy’s 2012 smash ting. In this July 3, 2017 photo provided by Jolene “Gangnam Style,” which In this March 12, 2016, file photo, Charlie Puth, “As I got closer, I Jackinsky, former U.S. President Barack Obama held the most-viewed title left, and Wiz Khalifa perform at the Kids’ Choice thought: Oh my God, it is holds Jackinsky’s 6-month-old baby girl while for five years, YouTube said. Awards at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. Wiz Obama,” she recalled Fri- posing for a selfie with the pair at a waiting area Justin Bieber’s Khalifa’s video for “See You Again” featuring Puth day from Newhalen, a is now the site’s most-watched video ever, with more at Anchorage International Airport, in Anchor- “Sorry” sits in third place, small Alaska village where than 2.896 billion views Tuesday, July 11, 2017. (Photo age, Alaska. Jackinsky said Obama walked up to more than 250 million she’s vacationing. by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP, File) her and asked, “Who is this pretty girl?” (Jolene views behind the leaders. Obama then walked Jackinsky via AP) Puth reacted with star Tyler Oakley, who “inspire and impact so up to her and asked “Who surprise on Twitter , not- called the feat “legendary many lives.” is this pretty girl?” Airport officials were encounter, Jackinsky said. ing that he joined YouTube & epic.” “See You Again” was They chatted about not immediately available “It was only five minutes in 2007 hoping to make a Wiz Khalifa said in a released in 2015 as a trib- how fast children grow Friday evening after work but it was a moment that video that would hit statement that he’s happy ute to late “Fast and the while Obama carried baby hours to confirm that will last forever,” she said. 10,000 views. Puth also the song has been able to Furious” star Paul Walker. Giselle. Jackinsky took a Obama had stopped She posted the pho- earned a congratulatory few photos of a smiling there. tos on Facebook. message from YouTube Obama carrying Giselle, When Giselle’s father “I think it’s unreal who was wearing a straw approached, Obama and pretty exciting that I hat with a white ribbon. joked, “I’m taking your get to have a picture with Obama told them he baby,” Jackinsky said. him and my baby,” she was headed home from a Giselle was calm and said. “Not a lot of people vacation, Jackinsky said. content during the brief get to meet him.” The East Communities Y is offering their next LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program from August 28th through November 15th, 2017! FREE! 5315 Ed Bluestein Blvd. LEARN MORE | REGISTER HERE Austin, TX 78723 Lauren Milius at 512.933.9622

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