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Vol. 47 No. 12 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] October 2, 2020 Partnership With Shoe Giant INSIDE Enhances HT Athletics
Hawthorne releases personal statement RAPPIN’ and testament video. Tommy Wyatt See URBAN Page 3 WHAT by John Harris Jr. VILLAGER PRESIDENTIAL Sports Columnist DEBATE?? Many of you tuned in Tuesday night to watch the first of three Pre- Austin Links sidential Debates be- partner with HT for tween Donald Trump voting campain. and Joe Biden. This See CENSUS would be the time to hear Page 5 candidate plans for a Better America. Each candidate would four years. Fans can pur- be given three minutes to chase official fan gear at respond to questions http://www.htrams proposed by the A federal judge (VILLAGER) - As with footwear and ap- athletics.com/shop (code presenter. fall under the official cat- temporarily blocks promised, Huston parel through Cardinal NNJSZ). That process broke egory of fundraising, it one-punch voting. Tillotson director of in- Sports for all 13 athletic “This partnership is down immediately when definitely should be in- See TEXAS tercollegiate athletics Dr. and cheerleading teams. the beginning of setting a Biden was asked to cluded in Carroll’s mas- Page 6 Monique Carroll is rais- ter plan for upgrading The new partnership will solid foundation for HT http://austintexas.gov/ respond to the first athletics,” Carroll said. “In ing the profile of Rams the athletic department. designate adidas as the | question. Before he GET FACTS THE sports programs. With school’s official footwear today’s climate, branding could answer the Beginning in 2020- the announcement of a and accessory brand for is everything and having question, Trump broke in 2021, adidas will equip HT four-year partnership HT sports aligned with a and took over the between HT and foot- partner like adidas is a question, declaring the positive step forward in wear giant adidas, SELF-ASSESSMENT answers were not true Carroll generated a cre- our overall marketing and and declaring that he ative way to bring more branding plan.” (Trump) is the most exposure to the athletic Starting next year, successful President that department while hold- funds that were once has ever held the office. ing down costs. earmarked for outfitting Then he went on to tell
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In a June interview COVID-19 PUBLIC FREE TESTING why. He ignored the with the Villager, Carroll, cheerleading teams can presenters request to let among her litany of be utilized to address Biden answer the goals for athletics, em- other needs in the ath- queston asked. He then phasized a need to in- letic department, creat- went on to tell of his crease fundraising ef- ing a win-win situation. great accomplishments “When choosing a
forts on campus. “The | during his adminis- STAY ORDERS HOME energy I bring to the provider, we had conver- tration. table ... will help me un- sations with the Big 3 Needless to say, that derstand what it’s going companies (adidas, Nike happened every time a to take for the athletic and New Balance) and question was presented department to be suc- Cardinal Sports showed to Biden. He then cessful,” she said. they valued and wanted demanded complete HT director of intercollegiate athletics While HT’s partner- our partnership,” Carroll attention when it came to Dr. Monique Carroll ship with adidas doesn’t said. his turn to answer questions presented to him. And as usual, he ACC is selected again stated that he has to serve as been the most successful home for
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of the office. Army Futures HEALTH PROVIDERS | As Trump dominated Command new TRACKING DIGITAL DASHBOARD the presentation, it was Software not possible to have a debate. In order to do so Factory each candidate would Courtesy of have to have the opport- Richard M. Rhodes, unity to present his Ph.D. platform. Austin Community However, President College District Officials sign a historic agreement with the U.S. Army Futures Command to Chancellor covid19 Trump believes that he develop the Software Factory on campus. (Austin Community College District) has the right to control (AUSTIN, TX) - Austin Community College Dis- for what this means for community colleges in everything that goes on trict is embarking on an extraordinary new partner- Texas and across the nation. It’s a testament to in the country. That ship with the Army Futures Command (AFC) that is |
the good work that we do. CARE includes all of the the first of its kind, and I believe elevates the power This partnership will help both AFC and ACC activities that go on in of the community college nationwide. I’m honored teach software and web development in a team en- each state, without con- to share more information directly with you. vironment, with a focus on ensuring AFC service tacting the Governors of ACC entered into an agreement with AFC to members and ACC graduates can provide leader- those states. develop a national flagship training program in ship in a team-based approach to rapidly solve real- I am still hoping for software development where students will learn life problems. a real debate between leadership and problem-solving skills to solve Our mission as a community college is to build Trump and Biden on problems of the future. They’re calling it the Soft- pathways to opportunity, and I look forward to the our most pressing ware Factory and it is going up at ACC’s Rio opportunities that lie ahead for our students as a | issues. Grande Campus in downtown Austin. I’m excited result of this new partnership. Page 2 ~ THE VILLAGER/October 2, 2020 THE COMMUNIQUÉ www.theaustinvillager.com
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Releases Music Video, “Know You” Advertise With The Edited by Naomi Richard | VILLAGER NEWS VILLAGER (GOSPEL) - Chart-topping, two-time GRAMMY®- nominated and multiple award-winning inspirational artist, Koryn Hawthorne has released Country Boyz Fixin’s her new music video for the powerful single “Know 4140 E. 12th Street, Austin, TX 78721 You.” The new video marks the second video re- Featuring Fish, Poboys, Hot Wings, Pork Chops, leased from the songstress’ Essential Worship Song Homemade Gumbo, Shrimp and Alligator Session series, following the debut of her music DINE IN OR ORDER TO GO video, “How Great” featuring contemporary Chris- Mon - Fri: 11 am - 8 p.m. tian music artist and songwriter, Matt Maher. The Saturday: 12 noon - 5 p.m. album version of “Know You” features worship Closed Sunday leader and songwriter, Steffany Gretzinger, and Call (512) 928-5555 highlights Hawthorne’s pursuit to know God’s heart above all. In addition to the “Know You” video release, DOUBLE previously released singles “Speak to Me” and “Pray” have proven to be fan favorites charting at #2 most added song at Urban AC radio and #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Digital Song Sales Chart, respec- “R” tively. Vibrant tracks such as “Sunday” and “Joy” demonstrate Hawthorne’s ability to transcend across all genres, with the latter featuring Mary J. Blige’s 1995 hit “You Bring Me Joy.” The atmosphere Koryn Hawthorne GROCERY shifting single “How Great” brings Hawthorne’s jour- (Photo by Rob Ector) ney full circle, referencing the hymn “How Great *We cash ALL Tax Refund*Checks *Check Out Thou Art,” which she performed on NBC’s The Voice sence of who Hawthorne is musically. and received her first #1 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Comprised of ten tracks, the new project fea- 450l East Martin Luther King Blvd. Songs chart five years ago. tures contributions from some of the music Known for her “urban inspirational” signature industry’s most dynamic songwriters and produc- sound, boundless vocal artistry and chart- smash- ers including, Gretzinger, Maher, Johntá Austin, ing, infectious hits, Hawthorne is creating a lane of Makeba Riddick, Troy Taylor, Jeremy “TryBishop” her own. “I Am,” is more than a new album. It is Hicks, Daniel Breland, Jason Ingram, and Dahryl Hawthorne’s personal statement and testament. “DJ” Camper. In addition to the release of her new The album provides an all-embracing balance of album, Hawthorne celebrates a 2020 Billboard gospel, pop, hip-hop and R&B, capturing the es- Music Award nomination for Top Gospel Artist. Kamasi Washington Nominated for 2020 Emmy - Becoming - Score Releases on Vinyl December 11 Agape Baptist Church Edited by Naomi Richard | VILLAGER NEWS In “THE CENTRE” Bldg. F-15 7801 North Lamar Blvd. (S.E. Corner of North Lamar and 183) Austin, Texas 78752 AGAPE: A church for all people. “Where Jesus Christ is Magnified and the Love He exhibited is Exemplified.” Come, received God’s Unconditional Love for you. For there is No Greater Love! Church Services Sun. School – 9:30a Sun. Worship – 11:00a Mid-Week Thurs.: Praise, Prayer and Bible Study – 7:00PM Call: 454-1547 for transportation H. Ed Calahan, Pastor Web: www.agapebcaustintx.com WEBBERVILLE EBENEZER MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1314 Weber St, Webberville, Tx 78653 Kamasi Washington (512) 276-7917 Courtesy of Sacks & Co New York Give thanks to the Lord for he is good. -Psalms 136:1 Sunday Morning Worship Pastor W. B. Routt, Jr. 11 AM Cell # (512) 694-1877 (MUSIC) - Kamasi Washington was nomi- SOUND/STAGE series of concert films. Sunday School 10 AM nated for a 2020 Emmy Award for Outstanding The score is set to be released on vinyl De- A Ministry That Ministers Music Composition for a Documentary Series or cember 11 via Young Turks Recordings and is now Special (Original Dramatic Score) for his score for available for pre-order. Purchase physical editions Becoming, director Nadia Hallgren and Higher including standard black LP, limited edition gold Ground Productions’ documentary profiling First LP, and standard CD on all digital music outlets. Lady Michelle Obama. The score features new original music from Wash- Globalizing the Gospel In addition, a performance of the Becoming ington—whom Hallgren asked to join the project 1179 San Bernard Street, score from Washington and his band live at the very early in its development—and who com- Austin, TX 78702, 512-478-7023 Edward M. Fleming, Hollywood Bowl will stream on October 30 as posed for the film as well as selections from his Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:00 A.M. Sr. Pastor Sunday Morning Worship, 10:15 A.M. part of the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s ongoing catalog. OLIVET BAPTIST Visit our website @ www.obcaus.org CHURCH DAVID CHAPEL Missionary Baptist Church Do you have church news? SUNDAY Christian Education 9:15a.m. | Worship 10:30 a.m. Would you like to purchase Nursery Available WEDNESDAY | a monthly ad for your Worship 1st Wed. monthly 7:00p.m. | Bible Study 7:30p.m.
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GRACEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH Hopewell Primitive Baptist Church BETHEL-ST. PAUL UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH Felix Bamirin, Pastor 690 TX-21 West, Cedar Creek, TX 78612 877 W. Hempstead, Giddings, Texas 78942 JOIN US This SUNDAY / THURSDAY @ 12424 Scofield Farms Drive, Austin, TX 78758 Sunday School Weekly Schedule 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. (By Parmer Lane Baptist Church building, Morning Worship behind Wells Fargo) Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible SUNDAYS 10:30 A.M., THURSDAYS 7:30 P.M. Hope thou in God -Psalm 42:11 Study 6:00p.m. Experience Grace For Life Pastor J. R. Roberson Call: 682.472.9073 l Email: [email protected] l Elder Carl E Shelton & First lady (979) 542-2784 Church Visit: www.gracewaycca.org Pastor Ph: (512) 626-3660 Lillian Robertson (979) 540-6352 Home Page 4 ~ THE VILLAGER/October 2, 2020 YOUTH BRIGADE www.theaustinvillager.com
Youth of Today Hope of Tomorrow About Me If I was Shrunk to One Foot My 11th B-Day I would be able to do now And I was chosen as a I can’t do as a tiny human When I got home from member of the National like ride my bike to the school, my parents al- Juniors Honor society. park with my sister or lowed me to play on my My time there was a cook. Some things can Ps4 for a little bit. Shortly very pleasant experi- come to my advantage for after my dad came in my ence. And now I will be example if I wanted to room and told me that entering my freshman hide I would easily blend we were going to meet year at LBJ. I'm taking in hide behind objects, I his friend and nephew at one course this semes- could fit in more things the park by the pool. ter with Professor Carr. that I couldn’t fit in as my When we got to the pool Personally want to major normal self, people would as soon as I turned the in law or in the medical have more sympathy over corner, my friends and field... I thought about me, and my siblings have their parents jumped to be more careful with this for some time. My Aiden Loyden around the corner and me. main reasons were to Zoey King Teravista Elementary yelled “Surprise”! Tyler Allen Another thing that defend the innocent or Idea Montopolis Last Wednesday I was shocked be- Gus Garcia YMLA would change is my diet. was my birthday. I turned cause my parents said I heal the wounded. If I go If someone shrunk I would eat less because My name is Tyler into law, later on, I want 11. I started off my day wasn’t going to have a me down to be 1 foot tall when I shrink my inside party this year. We ate Allen. I was born in Aus- to be the owner of my with my mom coming I would constantly be try- body also shrinks for ex- into my room playing pizza and played football tin, Texas, and have lived own law firm. Like my ing to run from my ample if I had a regular birthday music. I got up while the girls were on here my whole life. My cousin that owns one in younger siblings. I would sized bowl of cereal I and went to the kitchen the swings. We then family consists of a Washington D.C. mostly try to escape from would have to get a to open my presents. jumped in the pool for a younger brother and sis- They’re three my youngest sibling who smaller bowl and less milk When I got on the bus, little bit. Later everyone ter. I also have a dog. He things that I really enjoy is 1 year old. The main and cereal. Something everyone sung Happy sung happy birthday and doing. They are writing, reason I would be scared else I would have to be is a Terrier and his name Birthday to me. My ate cookie cake. Every- of him is because he could aware of is my pet dog he is Troy. I went to Barbra listening to music. Some teacher let me choose a one left and I came home jump me and not under- would get excited and Jordan Early college of my favorite artists are birthday pencil. In my Tal- to open more presents stand that he is hurting maybe try to jump on me. prep from pre-k and 5th. Eminem, Travis Scott, ented And Gifted (Tag) and played my game un- me. A lot of other things The only clothes I would Afterward, I went Prince, and Maroon 5. til it was time for me to would change for ex- be able to wear are doll math class, my teacher to Gus Garcia Young Aside from that one last made us all cupcakes and go to bed. Overall, I think Men's Leadership Acad- thing about me is that I ample I would always clothes. The shoes I would need a stool to reach everyone said “Thank I had the best birthday emy for middle school. love playing video wear are baby shoes. Be- things like doorknobs, mi- ing small has its disadvan- you for being born”! ever! While there I received games. I love to compete crowave, the couch, my tages, it would still be fun many honors. I was al- with my friends and oth- bed, and the freezer and to be small for a short pe- ers to test my skills. IT Band ways on A/AB honor roll. fridge. Some of the things riod of time. rigorous training, my Doing Well With Online School right knee was no longer bly the dog down the Ethnic Studies able to support me and street. began to hurt and swell. Plus, I'm not used Americans, Asian Ameri- Since the trainer to singing alone. If I was cans, Latinx Americans, and I couldn’t fix the pain in a group of 30 to 40 and Indigenous people. with a knee brace and people, at least no one This is a emotionally and some ibuprofen, I went to mentally challenging would be able to hear get checked out by an or- course as it focuses on Ava Roberts any mistakes. Or the thopedic surgeon. I was difficult histories, social Pflugerville H. S. embarrassing, awful diagnosed as having Ili- justice, equality, and pro- sounds when I'm first When school closed otibial band (IT) tendoni- gressive thinking. warming up. abruptly in the Spring of tis. It sounds bad but is a The first week of me non-traumatic injury I noticed that 2020 due to Covid-19, my attending this class, I fell participation in school ath- caused by overuse. I can people at school are SaNaya White in love with it. Learning letics got interrupted. I get my knee better by pretty much doing the Ann Richards that there was a place to should share that I didn’t resting for a few weeks, same routine as those at discuss my thoughts on continue training or work- stretching before and af- home. The main differ- Rebekah McNeal At the beginning of situations in the world, as outs until now. The school ter athletics, and only Round Rock H. S. ence is they get to inter- the school year, if you well as learn and reflect year started with me play- participating in 1 sport at act with people. To be were to ask me what the on my identity that is ing both volleyball and this time. I've done pretty truthful, I am not a big course, ethnic studies is, built under a societal league basketball. I chose to continue well adapting to school fan of people. I'm not in I wouldn’t have the slight- standard was incredible Each day, I train and volleyball and try out for online. My classes are a hurry to go back too est idea of what to tell to me. I have learned and practice both volleyball the basketball team more familiar, and I have soon. Besides, I’d have to you. I would most likely talked about many things and basketball. Some when the season comes. learned how my teach- wake up earlier to catch respond by saying that it that I feel I never would days are practices only I have started doing my ers grade for the most the bus, get on the bus, is the study of ethnicities. outside of my ethnic and some are practice stretching exercises and part. and wear a mask for 8 This year I am enrolled in studies class. Our first and a game. Over the even started doing Yoga. School online is hours. a Ethnic Studies class. unit was an introduction past weekends, we have Now, I am encouraging okay. I don't mind it. Al- But if I did have to When signing up to take to ethnic studies. We even played volleyball on everyone to start a Yoga though, I would not en- go back now, a huge the course, I did not truly watched a film called Pre- Saturdays. After a month or workout plan. tirely say that I like it. It downside for me would have a clear picture of cious Knowledge. Pre- makes a lot of things be less freedom at what the class was about, cious Knowledge is a edu- gram to hate groups such the class. I am proud to easier and some harder school. I'd have to ask to yet it still sparked my in- cational and political as the KKK. They believed represent my culture, but than usual. I think the use the bathroom, terest. Through the few documentary that fo- the students were being it is also a challenge hav- majority of opinions for couldn't just go any- classes that I have at- cuses on the banning of indoctrinated and said ing to read some of the liking or disliking it de- where to do my work, or tended within my ethnic the Mexican-American that oppression doesn’t discussion topics. Al- studies course, I have studies program that was exist. The video angered though they are true, it pends on individual pref- even pop on the TV if I learned so much. I have once provided in the Tuc- me as I was reminded does not make them any erence. finish work early, and learned that the course is son Unified School Dis- that in the world there easier to get through. The There are quite a wait till school ended to to educate students to be trict of Arizona. Within are people who will never topic of racism is ex- few ups and a couple of go home. socially, politically, as well the documentary, stu- understand and who will tremely difficult to dis- Overall I'm manag- downs for me. For ex- as economically con- dents voiced that the always try to place them- cuss and makes most un- ample, I can have very ing online school well. It scious about their per- Mexican-American stud- selves superior to you. It comfortable. I have found long breaks in between is not my favorite at sonal connections to lo- ies program was a home allowed me to see how myself getting angrier my classes if I finish my times, and at certain cal and national history. for them, provided them important it is that ethnic during this unit as I know work early. But with ones, it can be wonder- Ethnic studies covers was the support they studies is provided within it all applies to me, but at classes like Choir, I feel ful. For the most part, it's themes including social needed to get through AISD. the same time, I am so that I'm unable to fully going pretty well in my justice, social responsibil- school and stop believing The next unit that I grateful to be provided enjoy it. I don't want to classes. I think I have ad- ity, and social changes. in all the stereotypes the am currently in is black the ability to learn about sing an entire aria in my justed nicely with a few The course has a wide world has placed upon studies. Black studies has myself. This year I am ex- room. Or to my family, things I have left to per- range as it expands on them. Many people, in- been a difficult topic for cited for ethnic studies my neighbors, or possi- fect. topics both from the past cluding legislators were me as I have felt the pres- and I am proud to be a and present. The class fo- against them. They com- sure to have to speak up black student learning @TheVillagerATX cuses on the lives and ex- pared the Mexican- more as I am one of only more to teach those periences of African American studies pro- two black students within around me. www.theaustinvillager.com THE REVEALER THE VILLAGER/October 2, 2020 ~ Page 5 The Austin Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Engages with the Community “When We All Vote Cam- they advanced the goal paign.” Being familiar of the NAACP in the for Voter and with the existing dispari- “Voter Registration and ties in voting and Get Out To Vote Cam- Census completion of census in- paign.” Such is a testa- Registration formation, the Austin ment to their stellar Chapter of The Links, In- leadership and commu- (AUSTIN, TX) - The corporated facilitated nity service. Anita Dabney and Austin Chapter of the many activities focused For the furtherance community member. Links & Huston-Tillotson University Students. Links, incorporated on voter and census reg- of community service served as agents of istrations for members targeted on voting and free number for reach- social media accounts Registrars (DVR). Link change in the commu- of the community. One census registration, The ing out and assisting a information for remind- members leading the nity for effecting positive successful voting activ- Austin Chapter of the greater populace of indi- ing citizens to register to work of voter and cen- transformations through ity, implemented in part- Links, incorporated par- viduals, and (3). Held vote and to complete sus registration are Dr. communicating with nership with students at ticipated in these activi- other voter registration the census. Tamela Saldana and Dr. residents and partnering Huston-Tillotson Univer- ties: (1) Developed vir- drives and events includ- In preparation for Colette Pierce Burnett with college students. sity, was the “Drive Thru tual call centers where ing a virtual “Get Out To the upcoming election, with leadership from Their community en- Voter Registration.” Links members assisted Vote (GOTV) Campaign” members of The Austin Georgia Johnson, Presi- gagements are aligned Many of the students callers with voter and where members were Chapter of the Links, In- dent of The Austin with the organization’s were active members of census registration, (2). encouraged to call, text, corporated have be- Chapter of the Links, In- national initiative of the NAACP. Tirelessly, Created a dedicated toll email and post on their come Deputy Voter corporated. FAMILY VICTORY POT City of Austin Non-Profit Relief Grant Application DIISTRIBUTION OF FREE Re-Opened to Support Austin Non-Profits VEGETABLE PLANTS The Children’s Haven Association Applications Open until October 9, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. CST (TCHA) a non-profit organization, serving disadvantaged and at-risk populations in Aus- (AUSTIN, TX) - The pacts of the COVID-19 evaluated against a scor- with Executive Directors tin, will distribute One Flat Each of vegetable City of Austin Economic pandemic. The Austin ing matrix that includes or those serving in a Development Depart- Non-Profit Relief Grant is criteria for need, vulner- similar role and or board plants with starter pots, and instructions for ment reopened the Aus- a $6.35 million fund pro- ability, and equity. One members of historically growing, to 400 households in the Austin area tin Non-Profit Relief viding up to $20,000 hundred percent of the marginalized communi- on Saturday October 10, 2020 between Grant on September 21, grants to Austin’s non- funds for the program ties are especially en- 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. The location is the 2020 to reach additional profit community. will be allocated to appli- couraged to apply. Conley-Guerrero Center at 808 Nile Street. Austin non-profit organi- Every eligible appli- cants that score the Application Closes: The Distribution is First Come, First zation facing hardships cation submitted before highest according to this Friday, October 9, 2020 Served. Food bank participants, senior citi- due to the economic im- the deadline will be matrix. Organizations at 5:00 p.m. zens, students and struggling households are The Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges our target population. TCHA is requesting that all participants wear masks and be patient and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Approves since the event will require curbside delivery. Jarvis Christian College’s Fifth Year Interim Report This will be a non-qualifying event benefit- ting 400 Austin families. Please call Hawkins, TX (Sep- Fifth-Year Interim Report (512) 992-0434 for a reservation. Log on tember 17, 2020) - At its on March 31, 2020. to our website for additional information: meeting on September President Lester 3, 2020, the Southern Newman stated that “it https://thechildrenshaven.org. Association of Colleges was so good to receive and Schools Commission the news about the ap- House Dems Roll Out on Colleges (SACSCOC) proval of the report on Board of Trustees ap- the afternoon of Sep- New $2.2 Trillion proved the Jarvis Chris- accreditation status, the the U.S. Department of tember 3rd. This was a tian College’s Fifth Year College must comply Education requires tedious process and I am Stimulus Plan Interim Report with no with the standards and SACSCOC to monitor its thankful to everyone in- recommendations and requirements in the institutions more fre- volved in the process.” no follow-up. This ruling Principles of Accredita- quently to ensure that Dr. Newman fur- indicates that the Col- tion: Foundations for institutions having ac- ther shared that the Col- lege is financially and Quality Enhancement cess to federal funds lege will be reviewed academically sound. and with the policies and continue to meet ac- again by SACSCOC for re- Jarvis Christian Col- procedures of SACSCOC. creditation standards. To affirmation of accredita- lege is accredited by Although SACSCOC that end, the Commis- tion in 2024. A meeting SACSCOC to award asso- conducts a comprehen- sion developed a Fifth- on the reaffirmation ciates and baccalaureate sive review of its institu- Year Interim Report. process was held on Sep- degrees. To maintain its tions every ten years, Jarvis submitted its final tember 10, 2020.
members of her cau- tially sought. roughly the same date both parties. cus. Many components that a new $600 federal A “skinny” $650 House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Here are several of the last major eco- benefit could take ef- billion stimulus package Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images of the package’s provi- nomic stimulus law, the fect under the new from the GOP was sions: CARES Act, expired over stimulus proposal. blocked by Democrats by Joseph Zeballos-Roig gotiations with Repub- $600 federal un- the summer, and Con- Both chambers of earlier this month, who Business Insider licans, though they employment benefits gress hasn’t imple- Congress would need to dismissed it as “emaci- have lowered their de- until January 31, retro- mented other relief approve the Demo- ated” and inadequate House Democrats mands and now insist active from Sept. 6. measures since. cratic plan so it reaches to address the twin unveiled late on Mon- on at least $2.2 trillion Another round of Through an execu- President Donald public health and eco- day a new $2.2 trillion in new spending. $1,200 direct pay- tive order in August, Trump’s desk for his sig- nomic crises. stimulus plan which House Speaker ments, plus $500 per Trump implemented a nature. But that pros- Many economists includes reviving $600 Nancy Pelosi said she dependent; $436 bil- Lost Wages Assistance pect is highly uncertain have urged Congress federal unemploy- aimed to bring Republi- lion in additional assis- program that drew $44 given Democrats and to approve another re- ment benefits and a cans back to the nego- tance to state and lo- billion in disaster relief Republicans are dead- lief package to keep second round of tiating table with the cal governments; Rein- funding from the Fed- locked on further people and businesses stimulus checks for new proposal. stating the Payroll Pro- eral Emergency Man- coronavirus relief mea- afloat through the millions of American “Democrats are tection Program to aid agement Administra- sures. pandemic and prevent taxpayers. making good on our small businesses as well tion to cover a $300 Negotiations in the economy from The new proposal promise to compro- as nonprofits and res- federal supplement to August stalled amid backsliding. But the — still named the He- mise with this updated taurants; $225 billion in state unemployment fierce disagreements prospect of a Supreme roes Act — comes af- bill, which is necessary funds to help schools; benefits. over the amount of fed- Court nomination ter House Democrats to address the imme- $75 billion for That federal eral spending needed battle in the coming passed a $3.4 trillion diate health and eco- coronavirus testing and money is drying up, to prop up the weeks has drained spending package in nomic crisis facing contact tracing; $50 bil- though FEMA guaran- economy. Unemploy- hopes of a package be- May. It initially formed America’s working lion in emergency teed six weeks of fund- ment benefits and state fore Americans cast the basis of their families right now,” rental assistance, half of ing to approved states aid are still two areas of their ballots in Novem- coronavirus relief ne- she said in a letter to what Democrats ini- through Sept. 5, major friction between ber. Page 6 ~ THE VILLAGER/October 2, 2020 DIASPORA www.theaustinvillager.com Appeals Williamson County Court Sheriff Receives Blocks Indictment Ruling by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon that VILLAGER Columnist Reinstated Texas Straight- ticket Voting
by Emma Platoff crease the time that in- lines for both sides to said. “I can’t say we Texas Tribune person voters would be submit their arguments. won’t do it, but it’s go- at risk of contracting the The case was ing to take everything in A federal appeals novel coronavirus. brought by the Texas Al- us, and we’re going to court on Monday put a Early voting is set to liance for Retired Ameri- have to throw as many temporary hold on a start Oct. 13, leaving cans and Democratic people at it as we can.” lower court’s ruling last election administrators groups. Straight-ticket vot- week that reinstated the little time to make ma- No matter the end ing is a popular option, practice of straight- jor changes to voting result, the litigation has generally more so Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody was ticket voting, again cast- procedures. meant hours of chaos for among Democrats in booked in the Williamson County Jail and ing into uncertainty U.S. District Judge scores of election ad- Texas’ 10 largest coun- released on Monday with a $10,000 bond. whether Texas voters Marina Garcia ministrators scrambling ties. In the 2018 general will have the option in Marmolejo wrote that to ready their polling election, about two- (VILLAGER NEWS) - On September 28, 2020, the Nov. 3 election to ending straight-ticket places for a Texas elec- thirds of Texas voters Williamson County Sheriff Robert Chody was ar- vote for every candidate voting would “cause im- tion unlike any other. used the straight-ticket rested and indicted by the Williamson County 277 of a political party with portant delays at polling Texas is one of the few option. district court for covering up the death of Javier one punch. A final ruling places, place Texan vot- states that have not al- The option makes a Ambler. Javier Ambler was the African American is expected after the ers at increased risk of lowed for no-excuse ab- particularly meaningful man who died last year while in the custody of the court weighs the argu- catching a deadly virus, sentee balloting. difference in places like Williamson sheriff office. ments more thoroughly. and discourage voters, Bexar County Elec- Houston, where there Ambler was pulled over in North Austin for fail- Straight-ticket vot- particularly those most tion Administrator may be dozens of local ing to dim his lights at oncoming traffic. What should ing was set to end this vulnerable to the dis- Jacque Callanen told the judges on the ballot for have been a routine traffic stop ended with Ambler year in Texas, bringing ease or under significant Houston Chronicle last voters to select among being tased by officers while yelling, "I can't the state in line with economic pressure, week that changing after they decide on can- breathe" and notifying officers he had a heart con- much of the rest of the from exercising their plans this close to the didates for major federal dition. Shortly after the incident, Ambler died. country, under a law rights on election day.” first day of early voting and statewide offices. Black Austin Democrats President Jamarr ex- passed in 2017 by the The three-judge Oct. 13 was “unbeliev- Without straight-ticket pressed his thoughts. "The indictment of Sheriff Legislature. But on Fri- panel of the New Or- able.” voting, both Republican William Chody represents complete misconduct in day, a federal judge or- leans-based 5th U.S. Cir- “For us right now to and Democratic opera- the administration of justice, which is his highest dered the state to rein- cuit Court of Appeals put have to stop what we’re tives fear that some of responsibility. We are calling on Sheriff Chody to state the practice, writ- a momentary pause on doing and reprogram their voters may leave take accountability in this situation and investigate ing that one-punch vot- that decision Monday and retest, and with the their polling places with- this case fairly, or resign his position. The residents ing would speed up the while it considers the early start of early voting out making it to the end and voters of Williamson County and the Greater voting process and de- case. It set quick dead- — oh my God,” Callanen of their ballots. Austin area deserve better!" Healthy Corner Monday, October 5, 2020 - 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM Stores Program - The City of Austin’s Economic Development Department is partnering with Austin Public Health to expand the Healthy Corner Stores Program. This program helps store owners grow their business by increasing sales of healthy food items and is free Information to join. Session To register, visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/austin-healthy-corner-stores-program-info-session-tickets-122073034733?aff=drupal Nigerian Independence Celebration by Tsoke (Chuch) emonies on separate has seen its share of Adjavon days. troubles and good times. VILLAGER The nation of Nige- Recently, the Islamic Columnist ria is located in Western radical group, Boko Africa and is one of the Haram, has unleashed a (VILLAGER NEWS) - top oil producers. In re- wave of terror in North- On October 1, 2020, the cent times, Nigeria has ern Nigeria. Nigeria has most populated African become a strong ally of also seen its share of country of Nigeria will be the United States. Nige- good times and achieve- celebrating its Indepen- ria is considered one of ments. The nation of Ni- dence Day and com- many giants on the Afri- geria recently launched memoration. Although can continent since it a satellite into orbit. Ad- the Independence Day is has the largest African ditionally, it has been on October 1, various population on the conti- disturbed by South East- Nigerian-American com- nent of Africa in the erners, demanding an munities of Central Texas world. independent state called plans to hold many cer- Moreover, Nigeria Biafra.
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This will be the most crucial Meeting of the Planning Process today. Participants will be able to examine options for Expansion of the Museum for the future for the first time. www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/October 2, 2020 ~ Page 7 EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS (VILLAGER) - Hous- tended HBCU football sive lineman Ernie Smith of Tennessee Houston ton native Lloyd Wells games and selected the Holmes (Texas Southern) State. has much in common annual Black College All- and safety Glen Edwards Due to his exten- native with Bill Nunn Jr., who American football team (Florida A&M). sive contacts in the was named a finalist in for the newspaper. That brings us to Houston area, Wells en- Lloyd the contributor category In 1969, the home- Wells, pro football’s first couraged Elvin Hayes for the Pro Football Hall town Steelers hired Black fulltime scout who and Don Chaney to inte- Wells of Fame Class of 2021. Nunn as a fulltime scout. could also receive Hall of grate the University of Nunn, who died of Nunn’s uncanny knowl- Fame consideration one Houston’s basketball a stroke in 2014, served edge of HBCU talent re- day. team in 1966. Led by sent as the scouting back- sulted in the Steelers A former sports Hayes and Chaney, the bone for the legendary drafting or signing Hall of photographer who Cougars advanced to the HBCU Pittsburgh Steelers Famers Mel Blount passed away in 2005, Final Four in 1967. teams that won four Su- (Southern), John Wells was a reporter and Wells also played a talent to per Bowls from 1974 to Stallworth (Alabama editor for several Black significant role in Texas 1979. A former sports- A&M) and Donnie Shell newspapers in Houston. Lloyd Wells Western becoming the NFL writer with the Pitts- (South Carolina State), He played an important first NCAA Division I bas- burgh Courier, one of the along with All-Decade role in the desegregation Black to start at middle ketball team to win a By John Harris Jr. nation’s largest and defensive lineman L.C. of fans seating at ama- linebacker in the NFL. national championship VILLAGER Sports most influential Black Greenwood (Arkansas teur and professional Wells also helped with five black starters in Columnist newspapers, Nunn at- AM&N), fellow defen- sporting events. stock Kansas City’s roster 1966. When Houston As a newspaper re- with HBCU defensive native and star center N O T I C E OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS porter, Wells had exclu- backs such as Hall of Dave Lattin left Tennes- for sive access to HBCU Famer Emmitt Thomas see State, Wells took Lat- HHS CTE Renovations football players. He de- (Bishop College) and Jim tin to meet with Texas In Pflugerville ISD veloped personal rela- Kearney (Prairie View). Western coach Don Pflugerville ISD will accept Competitive Sealed Proposals from tionships with players Thanks to Wells, the Haskins. In addition to qualified construction firms until 2:00 p.m., October 20, 2020, in the that could be traced Chiefs also acquired winning a national lobby of the PISD Administration Building.Address all submittals back to high school. That Southern’s Frank Pitts championship at Texas to: trust factor helped Wells and Robert Holmes, Western, Lattin was Craig Pruitt, Director of Purching convince some of the Gloster Richrdson (Jack- named to the All Ameri- Pflugerville Indepedent School District greatest talent in NFL son State) and Jim can team in 1966 and 1401 West Pecan history to sign with the Marsalis and Noland 1967. Pflugerville,Texas 78660 AFL’s Kansas City Chiefs. The anticipated budget for this project is estimated at $760,000. The Wells, much like scope and schedule for this project as currently defined is described in NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO Nunn, was the scouting the Proposal Document. DISCUSS PFLUGERVILLE ISD’S backbone for the pipe- Proposal documents may be obtained by contacting the Pflugerville State Financial Accountability Rating line of HBCU talent de- ISD Purchasing Department by email at [email protected]. Pflugerville ISD will holda livered to Kansas City in Pflugerville I.S.D.reserves the right to waive any formalities and to public meeting the 1960s. The Chiefs reject any or all Proposals. at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 15, 2020, in won the 1966 AFL cham- Project Schedule of Events the Pflugerville ISD Board Room, located at pionship, becoming the Request forProposals Released September 28, 2020 Pflugerville ISD Administration Office first AFL team to play in •Pre-proposal Conference October 06, 2020, 10:00 a.m. 1401 W. Pecan St. the Super Bowl. Three •Due Date for Proposals October 20, 2020, 2:00 p.m .Pflugerville, TX 78660 years later, the Chiefs . •Board Approval Expected November 19, 2020 The purpose of this meeting is to discuss became the second AFL •Notify Firm November 20, 2020 Pflugerville ISD’s ratingon the state’s team to defeat an NFL •Contract Begins/Notice to Proceed November 20, 2020 financial accountability system. opponent when they ExpectedCompletion Date August 01, 2021 crushed the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IV. Wells’ career with Kansas City started in 1963 when he convinced future Hall of Famer Grambling’s Buck Buchanan to sign with the Chiefs even though Buchanan was also drafted by the NFL’s New LOOKING FOR WORK? York Giants. 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The grand jury after one officer was concluded that he had By Rukmini shot by her boyfriend — no self-defense claim Callimachi | The and that the jury had but that he could not be New York Times agreed with him. charged with murder be- “While there are six cause he did not strike (LOUISVILLE, KY) - possible homicide Ms. Taylor; he was A juror in the Breonna charges under Kentucky charged with three Taylor case contends law, these charges are felony counts of wanton that the Kentucky attor- not applicable to the endangerment. ney general misrepre- facts before us because Before the charges sented the grand jury’s our investigation were announced last deliberations and failed showed — and the week, the city enacted a to offer the panel the grand jury agreed — that state of emergency, ex- option of indicting the Mattingly and Cosgrove pecting mass protests. Attorney General of Kentucky Daniel Cameron two officers who fatally were justified in the re- Courthouses shut down shot the young woman, turn of deadly fire after and businesses recorded breached the door. been fired upon by Ken- Advocates for Ms. according to the juror’s having been fired upon,” voice mail messages “We have no con- neth Walker,” she said in Taylor point to the lawyer. Mr. Cameron said, one apologizing to patrons cerns with grand jurors an email. “For that rea- juror’s complaint as evi- The unnamed juror of several moments in for the unexpected clo- sharing their thoughts son, the only charge rec- dence of a broken pro- filed a court motion on the news conference sure. More than 200 on our presentation be- ommended was wanton cess, which started with Monday seeking the re- where he emphasized protesters upset with cause we are confident endangerment.” the raid and included the lease of last week’s tran- such a consensus. the decision and de- in the case we pre- One longtime crimi- release of an incident scripts and permission According to Mr. manding justice have sented,” Elizabeth Kuhn, nal defense lawyer, report that claimed the from a judge to speak Glogower, the juror was been arrested, with a spokeswoman for the Ramon McGee, said the dead woman had not publicly to set the record unsettled by the fact some smashing win- attorney general, said in question of which charges been injured. Despite a straight. Hours later, the that the grand jury was dows and setting fires. an email on Monday the attorney general pre- $12 million settlement office of Attorney Gen- not given an option of One protester fired a night, adding that her sented to the panel was from the city of Louis- eral Daniel Cameron charging the two officers gun at least nine times office would release the not problematic. ville in a wrongful-death granted both requests, at a time when the com- and wounded two police recordings of the delib- “That is an incor- lawsuit, Ms. Taylor’s saying that the juror is munity has been roiled officers. erations by Wednesday. rect assumption on how mother said that noth- free to speak and that by demonstrations seek- But legal experts Ms. Kuhn said no the grand jury process ing short of indicting all recordings of the session ing their indictment. The had warned that charges could be recom- works,” he said. “Pros- three officers would will be made public. 12-member panel was Kentucky’s vigorous self- mended for those two ecutors make the deci- amount to justice. Mr. Glogower said presented only with pos- defense laws made it un- officers because the in- sion on what witnesses “This just com- the juror came to him sible charges for Detec- likely that Sergeant vestigation had con- are called, which evi- pounds the trust issue,” last week in a state of tive Brett Hankison, who Mattingly and Detective cluded that their use of dence is tendered and said Christopher 2X, a turmoil after Mr. was fired in June. Cosgrove would be in- force was justified. what charges to recom- community organizer Cameron repeatedly Mr. Hankison was dicted on murder charges “Our prosecutors mend,” he said. who was with Tamika said at a news confer- accused of behaving because Ms. Taylor’s boy- presented all of the evi- But the transcripts Palmer, Ms. Taylor’s ence that the law did not recklessly when he ran friend, Kenneth Walker, dence, even though the should be released, Mr. mother, last week when permit him to charge into the parking lot and had fired first during the evidence supported that McGee added, because the attorney general Sgt. Jon Mattingly and began shooting through police raid on her apart- Sergeant Mattingly and how the attorney gen- told her the officers Detective Myles Ms. Taylor’s covered pa- ment. He had mistaken Detective Cosgrove eral portrayed the pro- would not be charged. Cosgrove, the two white tio door, his bullets flying the officers for an in- were justified in their cess in public was poten- She broke down crying, officers who shot Ms. into a neighbor’s apart- truder when they use of force after having tially an issue. he said.