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Vol. 46 No. 9 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] July 13, 2018 Heads Up: Hair Oil INSIDE Returns in Is Stopping Your 2 Hair From Growing By Defender News Service

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standing at Deep rooted ministry promotes a life of Wimbledon! prosperity for youth. Serena Williams was See PROGRESS one of the highest ranked Page 4 players in this year’s Wimbledon Champion- ship. She entered the tournament ranked 181st- in the tournament. She received the high ranking Fake News after taking a maternity under attack by the Black Press leave last year. After (DEFENDER NEWS) - Dandruff. It’s a word that See NORFOLK returning to play at the Equalizer 2 poster art courtesy of many people get uncomfortable associating with. You Page 4 French Open, she was not hear words like: dry scalp, flaky scalp, or even ‘product even ranked. The ranking By Naomi Richard | VILLAGER Contributor buildup.’ As Black women, the industry and thus, in turn, DOJ Rescinds denotes the probability of us as a people, tend to focus solely on hair care. The the player winning the The multiple Academy Awardã winning actor desire for most: what can I do to make my hair grow? Civil Rights tournament. Denzel Washington returns to the big screen on July Unfortunately, the focus on hair care and lack of edu- She entered the quarter 20 in The Equalizer 2, playing his first sequel of the 2014 cation on scalp care is leading us to more breakage, Guidance hit in what may become a franchise. finals on Tuesday, playing more dryness, more itching, and overall unhealthy hair. From the ACLU The 2014 original film grossed $192 million in the Camila Giorgi who was Scalp health and hair health are entirely different and United States. In the 2014 film, Robert McCall (Denzel ranked 52 points ahead of have different needs. Washington), a man of mysterious origin who believes Williams. However, See YOU SHOULD NOT BE USING OIL, pg 5 he has put the past behind him, dedicates himself to Williams had never before creating a quiet new life. However, when he meets Teri dropped a set in three (Chloë Grace Moretz), a teenager who has been man- Black WWII previous matches against handled by violent Russian mobsters, he simply can- Giorgi. That record was not walk away. altered in the quarter finals Now comes the sequel and I found myself scream- Veteran Finally when Williams drop the ing through the newly released trailer! This appears to (WASHINGTON) - first set 3-6. Then she got be a thriller with suspense from the beginning to the Receives Proper The Department of Justice serious and won the next end. Robert McCall returns to deliver his special brand announced that it will re- two sets 6-3, 6-4 to earn of vigilante justice when thugs kill his friend and former scind 24 guidance docu- th her 11 trip to Wimbledon colleague. Robert McCall serves an unflinching justice Recognition after ments on a wide range of semifinals. The Semi- for the exploited and oppressed – but how far will he issues, including juvenile finals match will be go when that is someone he loves? 76 Years justice, housing discrimi- played Thursday, after we By Micha Green | AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor nation, and racial discrimi- go to press. However, my nation in education. money is still on Serena Among the guidance Williams to take it all. rescinded was information Many of the top on federal protections players have already based on national origin, been defeated in the first laws preventing someone and second round of the from being denied oppor- tournament including tunity based on their eth- Venus Williams, Madi- nic or cultural background. son Keys, and Sloan That guidance under- Stevens; her American scored the seriousness companions in the Denzel Washington and illegality of that dis- tournament. In order for crimination and encour- Equalizer 2 poster art courtesy of Sony Pictures aged individuals to come Serena to have a better forward and report viola- chance of winning the Melissa Leo will return in the Equalizer sequel; tions. Another clarified tournament, she and however, the trailer shows her being killed and becom- ing the trigger to McCall’s rage. It looks well cast, well (AFRO) - He correctly trained and served his coun- under which circum- Venus pulled out of the try, yet was denied his just due because he was Black; stances juveniles could be doubles tournament. made and full of twists and turns. Denzel is in rare form as he seeks justice at any cost. His undeniable acting 76 years later and John James, 98, is finally being sa- held in adult jails and lock- Serena had her baby at skills are front and center validating the star that he is. luted as a second lieutenant. ups, and what those con- the tournament that she “They killed my friend. So I’m gonna kill each and James was drafted in 1941 and was planning to ditions should look like. showed off proudly. She every one of them. And the only disappointment is that head to the Pacific, but after the Japanese attack on Others addressed reduc- was brought to tears I only get to do it once,” Washington says in the first Pearl Harbor in that same year he decided to apply for ing disparities in the juve- when she found out that movie trailer. officer training in Fort Benning, Georgia. nile justice system and the she had missed the baby The Equalizer 2 also stars Pedro Pascal, “It was a long shot,” James told the York Daily administration of school taking her first step. Moonlight’s , Tamara Hickey, Sakina Record. “There were 21 of us in a class of 200. All the discipline. 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I Worship Service 11:00 A.M. haven’t found a biography or autobiography of anyone Wednesday Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. in or outside of the ‘good book’ who comes close to my Dr. Ricky Freeman, Child Development Center admiration for Paul; Jesus notwithstanding. Pastor Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 Because the two are so closely associated with one Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church another, I can’t help but consider the impact of this tan- 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 dem on human history. (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax Just in case someone wants to debate me on this Web Site - www.themount.net Faiz Shakir Jeff Sessions by bringing up the lives of the 12 apostles, I have con- WORSHIP SERVICES sidered them as well as the prophets and I’m just one scinded address Fischer v. University of Texas, a Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. case in which the Supreme Court decided that it is not Church School - 9:45 a.m. of those who is in awe of Paul. 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Gause (to include Children’s Choir Rehersaland (979)542-2784 Church Visit: www.gracewaycca.org Pastor Bible Study with age appropiate Activities) & (979) 540-6352 Hlme Page 4 ~ THE VILLAGER/July 13, 2018 DIASPORA www.theaustinvillager.com Women in Progress Pflugerville Residents Central Texas African Celebrate Sixth Spearhead ACC Diaspora Community Annexation Petition Foster Filmmaking Anniversary by Tsoke nexed include the follow- by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | Villager Columnist (Chuch) Adjavon | by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | Villager Columnist ing: “include affordable Villager Columnist tuition rates, two-year de- Over the years, the gree plans, university Austin Community College preparation, technical and District (ACC) has flour- trade training, opportuni- ished throughout Texas. ties for career advance- Numerous cities in Central ment and workforce de- Texas like; Leander, Manor, velopment. Our Service Cedar Park, Round Rock, Plan even includes a local Elgin and Buda have an campus.” ACC campus. However, the ACC explained, once city of Pflugerville has held the item has been ap- out on establishing a cam- proved, they plan to set up pus. Pflugerville residents specialized programs. are eager to change that “Workforce Innovation and have prompted a pe- Campus/Center to meet Women In Progress organizers. tition with over three- workforce needs in Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon thousand signatures. The healthcare, Information petition holds hope in an- Sunday, July 8, 2018, ment, cultural awareness. Technology, advanced nexing Pflugerville ISD into Women in Progress (WP) As well as, raise funding to manufacturing and the the Austin Community held their 6th Anniversary provide humanitarian sup- option to transfer educa- College District on the No- celebration in the heart of port for our brothers, sis- tion courses in Pflugerville vember ballot. downtown Austin, Texas. ters, mothers and fathers ISD. Student support ser- Right now, residents The ministry, founded in who suffered a brutal fif- vices including advising, are paying double the 2012 seeks to “encourage teen years of civil unrest admissions and records, amount per credit hours and expose the rich West that nearly destroyed our academic counseling, ca- compared to residents African culture and tradi- beloved Liberia.” reer counseling, financial who are within the ACC tions to the youth within The affair was family aid and student life will service area. Should the our community.” They friendly and well attended also be provided. Custom- Pictured left to right: Nigerian film director, item pass, there will be strive to help our youth by its members. There ized training to assist busi- screenwriter and film producer, many benefits for the learn tolerance, celebrate were activities for every- nesses and organizations Iancelot Oduwa Imasuen and Emeka. community. According to similarities and differ- one. According to partici- in their employee train- Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon ACC, perks of being an- ences among all people. pant Jane, “I was looking ing.” For many years, Cen- During the premiere, In addition, the group forward to celebration, tral Texas has become a Director, Lancelot Oduwa does a lot of community due to the fact this orga- Black Publishers Come “cultural and fine arts” Imasuen had the opportu- outreach and events. Ac- nization has contributed destination for the African nity to talk about his cording to WP, “the orga- substantially to the Together in Norfolk to Diaspora community. movie. Attendees took ad- nization serves as a bea- Liberian and greater Afri- There have been numer- vantage of a question and con to promote moral val- can communities.” More- Challenge Fake News ous miniseries filmed and answer session with Mr. ues by encouraging and over, the Women in produced in downtown Imasuen, discussing the supporting education, self- Progress six-year anniver- By Lauren Poteat Austin, Texas. Since break- process and various as- empowerment/improve- sary proves that, it’s a (NNPA Newswire Washington Correspondent) ing through the industry, pects on how “Love Birds” ment talent, career devel- deep-rooted and lifelong Austin has become the was made. opment, personal achieve- league. As Donald Trump’s ton, D.C., office of the persistent “fake news” global law firm Reed cornerstone for African Over the years, Mr. AUSTIN MOSAIC AWARDS rhetoric continues to fes- Smith. The panelists Diaspora film producers to Imasuen has promoted his ter in the media, Black challenged Black pub- premiere their movies. Re- movie outside of ANNOUNCES NOMINEES publishers across the na- lishers and their teams cently, the movie “Love Nollywood, the Nigerian’s tion, recently took to not only report real Birds” was debuted. The form of Hollywood. The AND HONOREES charge of the conversa- stories, but to also report movie premiere in Austin premiere was an opportu- by soulciti tion, giving way to a spe- them right. has elevated it to other cit- nity to engage with the cial forum entitled “Black Malveaux contin- ies like Houston and Dal- Austin-Nigerian, African Press vs. Fake News.” ued: “This is the real las, Texas. communities. The forum took place during the Na- tional Newspaper Pub- lishers Association’s (NNPA) annual conven- tion. Dorothy Leavell, the chairman of NNPA and publisher of the Chicago Crusader, the Gary Cru- The Austin Mosaic versity sader and the Chicago Awards has announced The Awards will Reader, moderated the its list of nominees in the represent the best that dialogue about misinfor- categories of large, mid- Austin has to offer in mation in mainstream size, small, and startup. terms of diversity and media. It is also announcing inclusion allowing a Leavell said that, two special categories, company from each size throughout history, Black one for ascendants who segment to be recog- people have been victim- are on the rise and lead- nized whether it be ized by the proliferation Panelists discuss the affects of “fake news” on the Black community ing by example in diver- large, mid, small, or of fake news and misin- during the NNPA’s 2018 annual convention in Norfolk, Va. sity and inclusion and startup. A nomination formation, including the other is for honoring committee has been se- Photo credit: Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA some of our most pro- the legacy of those who lected who are leaders found Black leaders like story that needs to be told cal role of Black media, cussion, Chairman have blazed a trail for in each of the Marcus Garvey, Dr. Mar- and not 45’s ‘fake news.’ which has long been the Leavell called on main- D&I in business. underserved back- tin Luther King Jr., lead- beacon of light in the stream media and the HONOREES FOR grounds to review This year alone over ers of the Black Panther THE ASCENDENT choose a winner in each 150,000 Black women left Black community, along- general public to de- AWARD category. Party and even today’s the labor market, which side the new age of tech- nounce the idea of “fake Angelica Erazo, Di- The Austin Mosaic Black Lives Matter. represent the stories that nology, Deborah Gray- news” and its message, versity and Inclusion, Awards happens on Joining in on the nobody is telling.” Young, placed emphasis while encouraging all Oracle; Charlie Jackson, Thursday, July 19 at 7p dialogue, additional According to a re- on millennials and their Americans to support Chief Happiness Of- downtown at WeWork speakers included Sarah port by CNBC, nearly 70 role in escaping the idea the Black Press. “NNPA ficer, Diversity Fund Congress at 600 Con- Glover, the president of percent of all American of “fake news.” has served as a vanguard and Crystal Hansen, gress Ave. The event is the National Association citizens are concerned This is why the pres- and a honest look into CEO, and Founder, free and open to the of Black Journalists; about “fake news” being ence of the Black Press the lives and struggles of SameWorks public and businesses Deborah Gray-Young, the used as a weapon. on social media is so piv- Black Americans for over HONOREE FOR will be showcasing their managing partner of D. What’s more, in a otal, Gray-Young added. forty years,” Leavell said. THE LEGAY AWARD offerings in our Mosaic Gray-Young, Inc. Consult- recent report by NBC, Bolden said that in “The Black Press has Gary Bledsoe, Market. Attendees are ing; Dr. Julianne “fake news” or just over- America, right now, “we been around for over President of the Texas welcome to come and Malveaux, an economist all lies, were shown to don’t struggle with the 191 years. To say that NAACP and Interim partake of the offerings, and sociopolitical com- spread faster on social ideals of what is right there is no real news or Dean of the Thurgood exchange information, mentator; and A. Scott media than the actual and what is wrong, but reporting, just isn’t fac- Marshall School of Law and build stronger rela- Bolden, the managing truth. what is the truth.” tual as history shows us at Texas Southern Uni- tionships. partner of the Washing- Examining the criti- Closing out the dis- different. www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/July 13, 2018 ~ Page 5 EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS “You should not be using oil to soothe or grow your scalp!” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 repeated heating, it significantly increases damage in Your skin is the largest organ on your body. You the already fragile strands. Same as when we are wear- wouldn’t ignore it by not cleaning it, moisturizing it, and ing hair in protective styles like braids. The weight of protecting it from the elements of nature. However, we braids (hello high bun) also weakens our hair and can tend to do this with our scalp. Some of our haircare lead to a type of hair loss called traction alopecia. methods are actually more conducive to doing a dis- Still think none of this applies to you (or that you service to our hair and scalp vs. helping it. According to really just have product build up?) Dr. Wilkerson ex- a study conducted by Head And Shoulders, 71% of Black plains that you can have dandruff without flakes. While women have experienced or were concerned about visiting P&G, she told me, “There can be itch that may itch, dryness, and flaking in the last month and 73% of not show up in the form of dandruff (flaking). There us are using an oil to soothe, moisturize, and relieve can be scalp tightness, there can be dryness. the scalp, without knowing it can actually make scalp Only about 10% of the US population actually flakes.” So yes, ladies, if you are patting your weave to and hair issues worse. Source: RuslanDashinsky/Getty Yes, you read that right: you should not be us- avoid itching your scalp, chances are there is some flak- ing oil to soothe or grow your scalp. It’s actually clog- nately, it’s not. Dr. Rolanda Wilkerson, who works ing too. Dr. Rukeyser Thompson, Section Head Global ging the pores that your hair follicles grow out of and for Head And Shoulders explained, Hair Care Research and Development at P&G explained, provide a breeding ground for scalp fungus called “SHE’S HAVING DAMAGE TO THE HAIR, EVEN BE- “Culturally, to say, ‘She has dandruff,’ she feels some- Malassezia. Malassezia is a yeast-like fungus that can FORE IT GROWS OUT OF THE SCALP, IF HER SCALP IS how she’s less clean. It’s been a huge insight we’ve irritate your scalp and cause more skin cells to grow. UNHEALTHY.” shared with the Head And Shoulders team. This is a glo- When they die, they flake off, which explains dan- What’s making it so unhealthy? Well, for women bal phenomenon and even more so in sub-Sahara Af- druff or as some of us like to call it “product build who wear protective styles like weaves, the heat, mois- rica.” up.” ture, mixed with oil provide a breeding grown for the Whoa. So what can you do to help your hair? Use Before I scare you or make you freak out (is your fungus (find out the name). When you wear braids for an anti-dandruff shampoo, EVEN if you think your scalp scalp itching yet?), let’s learn some more about this long periods of time and go without washing, by add- does not suffer from it. Not just any AD shampoo, you scalp fungus. According to a Proctor and Gamble ing oil and not giving your scalp the care it actually need one with zinc pyrithione also called, ZPT. ZPT helps Commissioned North America study, 40% of the US needs, Dr. Wilkerson revealed, “”Pre-emerging hair as protect your scalp from dandruff causing fungus, population has dandruff, 77% of Black women suffer it comes out of the scalp will look a little bit dryer and Malassezia, which causes scalp irritants. If you’re look- from it. Why is it higher for Black women? Our hair duller because of scalp issues.” ing for one, definitely try out Head And Shoulders Clas- care methods. Let’s break it down by how we wear Oil is for your hair, not your scalp. Think of your sic Clean 2-in-1 Anti-Dandruff Shampoo and Condi- our hair. For natural women or women with relax- hair follicle (hair strands) like an egg. Due to the oval tioner. Think of adding AD shampoo and conditioner ers, we’ve been taught to oil our scalp to help grow shape of Black women’s hair, fatigue and tensile tests into your routine like washing your hands. If you had our hair as well as nourish and improve it. No matter show that African hair is significantly weaker than Cau- dirt and germs on your hands, you’d want it off, right? what your favorite YouTuber is telling you, unfortu- casian or Asian hair. Add our chemical treatments and Same for your scalp, sis. A Daughter’s Determination Persevered in Seeing her Father Honored CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1

Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) spoke at the ceremony where John James was honored, many years after he should have been. (Courtesy photo)

he retired he did a lot of honor her father. Revolution’s Liberty Hall fishing. Lane worked with the June 29, complete with John Edward James Jr., an Army veteran of World War II, is pinned with With all that life, he Army Review Board who color guard and dignitaries the rank of second lieutenant by his daughters Brenda Roberta Watts never mentioned he had felt that there was not suf- present. (left) and Dr. Marion Teresa Lane. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY-TV) trained to be an Army of- ficient evidence to commis- Although not awarded ficer, until three years ago sion James. Then Lane the commission owed to He finished training, diers were not allowed to After the War he when his daughter. Dr. wrote United States Sen. him, he bravely rose to face but the day before he was be subordinate to Black of- moved back to Philadel- Marion Teresa Lane, found Bob Casey (D-PA), whose one of our most challenging to become an officer he was ficers in the Army during phia, where he still lives, his class photo at Fort office took on James’ case times in history, Casey said. told, “I’m not going to grant World War II, it was not un- worked at the Post Office Benning. and eventually got it “He was denied recognition you your bars. You’re being common for African Ameri- for 35 years, had 3 kids, be- Upon finding it, he told through. of his service to his country transferred,” James said. can soldiers to be denied came a widower in 1969 her to throw it away, yet James was officially simply because of his race, Because White sol- their officer bars. and then remarried. When Lane was determined to commissioned at the Mu- because of the color of his seum of the American skin.” The Breakfast Club We want YOU! Every Friday 8 AM - 9 AM Advertise Tommy Wyatt, Akwasi Evans & Damita Shanklin With The Listen VILLAGER Are you interested in doing business with the City of Austin? NOTICE OF PUBLIC We are here for you! Live ))) HEARING On July 31, 2018 at 9 A.M., in City of Austin the Travis County Commiss- ioners Courtroom on the 1st floor Purchasing Office at 700 Lavaca Street, the Travis Vendor Registration County Commissioners will receive public comment on the New Jobs for the 512-974-2018 Travis County District Clerk’s Week of 07/08/2018 Records Management Plan for Specialist, Program [email protected] Fiscal Year 2019, which includes Highland Campus www.austintexas.gov/department/purchasing the DISTRICT COURT Job# 1807006 RECORDS TECHNOLOGY Assistant, Senior Administrative For information on the City of Austin’s Minority/ FUND (FUND 139) and Hays Campus Women-Owned Procurement Program please contact the RECORDS MANAGEMENT Job# 1805068 Small & Minority Business Resources at 512-974-7600 or AND PRESERVATION FUND (FUND 127). Apply at HR visit www.austintexas.gov/smbr. To review a copy of the Plan Middle Fiskville Rd. before the hearing, contact Laura 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 Jimenez of the Travis County Job Line (512 223-5621 www.KAZIFM.org District Clerk's Office at (512) hhtp://www./austincc.ed 854-9737. EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V Page 6 ~ THE VILLAGER/July 13, 2018 THE DISPATCH www.theaustinvillager.com “FOR WHEN I AM WEAK, THEN I AM STRONG” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3

James Washington says God’s power is made perfect through weakness.

you, for my power is should also have a pro- Jesus Christ, my personal made perfect in weakness. found effect on us and the Lord and Savior. I guess Therefore I (Paul) will world in which we cur- what I’m really saying is boast all the more gladly rently live. when the going gets ex- about my weaknesses, so It is not unusual for tremely tough, check the that Christ’s power may new Christians to come human being Paul. rest on me. under attack by old Like Christ, he’s been That is why, for friends. It is also not un- through and has experi- Christ’s sake, I delight in usual for new Christians to enced the worst that life weaknesses, in insults, in come under the attack of has to offer. But because hardships, in persecutions, the world, since it is in the of his belief system, he’s in difficulties. world that Satan has some experienced the best of For when I am weak, degree of power. God’s promises. It’s like a then I am strong.” 2 I think Paul’s good refresher course and I just Corinthians 12:8-10. news is there is a place of wanted to let you know This kind of thinking refuge for all of us, when where I go during difficult and belief led to the even- this happens. He uses him- times. tual proliferation of the self as an example to fol- You might also find church worldwide. low. some answers there. The It also makes the If I surrender my point I’m trying to make is point of how the lives of so weaknesses to the power that in the eyes of God, few have impacted and in- of Christ and subjugate my one’s weaknesses are wel- fluenced so many in the will to that of the Lord’s, comed opportunities for world then, and also in the then I become empow- God to show up and show world as we know it today. ered to deal with what- out. Be a reporter from YOUR school! Forgive me if I find this a ever is thrown my way. Have you ever won- rather fascinating fact. Life, the Christian life, dered why those who Be a Paul is who he is because is funny that way. It places have been through so of his unique one on one what I have described as a much are able to stand encounter with Christ. bulls- eye on your back, and witness mightily for Villager Youth Brigader That encounter designed to distinguish Christ? Reexamine the re- changed him and ulti- you from those non believ- ality of God’s grace and For More Information Call 512.476.0082 mately the world in which ers around you. you just might get your 4132 East 12th Street, Austin, Texas 78721 we live. If that be true, It, your faith, also sets answer. then our individual en- you up and apart to do May God bless and Deadline: August 15, 2018 counters with Christ great things in the name of keep you always.