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Vol. 47 No. 13 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] August 16, 2019 Seal to Rock Andy Roddick INSIDE Foundation Gala By Naomi Richard | VILLAGER Entertainment Editor PDK welcomes six new members into the sorority. See DIAMONDS RAPPIN’ Page 3 Tommy Wyatt

Did you participate in ATX black LBJ Jaguars have Food Week? a chance to win district. The Austin Justice See SEASON Coalition deserves a Page 4 standing ovation for their sponsorship of ATX Black Food Week that they sponsored for two weeks in Austin and the surrounding area. The Meet Austin’s Top event was spread out 10 on the rise, over a two week period influential women. July 22 thru August 3, See FOLLOW 2019. Page 6 The goal of the program was to provide the Austin commuity with infor- Seal mation about Austin’s AISD long standing Black- (VILLAGER) - Andy Roddick will host the 14th commitment to improve the lives of children in Owned restaurants that Annual Andy Roddick Foundation Gala on Sunday, our region. They work endlessly with the children, Back have become pillars in the November 17, 2019. The evening features a cock- schools and parents to assist where they see a community. Their goal tail reception, extensive LIVE auction, elegant din- need. to was to be an educational ner, and concert with four-time Grammy Award The Foundation also develops and operates tool that prompts sup- winner SEAL at ACL LIVE at The Moody Theater. free six-week summer learning programs for el- SCHOOL porting locally owned Having sold more than 20 million records ementary students, keeping them mentally and minority businesses. worldwide, singer-songwriter Seal has reached in- physically active over the summer months. Students Because of the ternational fame with hits including “Crazy,” “Kiss engage in thematic, inquiry-based learning to de- movement of the Black From a Rose,” and “Love’s Divine.” Ranging in style velop skills that promote achievement in and out commuity from central from R&B and soul to acoustic pop and dance, Seal of school, all while engaging their families and the East Austin, many of the is the winner of four Grammy Awards, three Brit community in their learning. The Foundation not businesses have moved Awards, and Best British Male in 1992. Henry only provides students with a memorable summer to other parts of the Olusegun Adeola Samuel, known professionally as experience but it helps to build resilient students greater Austin area. Seal, will bring his musical talent to Austin on No- who have the skills and traits needed to reach their However, many resi- vember 17! potential. dents were not award of According to the website, the Andy Roddick The Annual Gala has become a staple in the their new locations, even Foundation takes time to spend with children out- Austin music community, having brought in the past though they may have side the classroom and turn it into real opportu- such artists as John Legend, Elton John, Darius moved their resident to nities. Over and over again, they engage children Rucker, Jake Owen and more. From the red carpet the same area. in high-quality learning and enriching experiences to the music to the afterparty, it’s a night on the We were pleased to after school and during the summer. The Foun- town benefiting Central Texas children — a worthy Students return promote this project in dation fills a gap during the months and times of cause with top entertainment. to school our July 26th issue, day when children feel left out and forgotten. We Tickets are now on sale for the Annual Gala at August 20, 2019 providing the new have seen first-hand the staff’s dedication and www.acl-live.com. addresses of many of these businesses, as the The cemetery fell into disrepair in recent years, AJC sponsored “Eat and Black as descendants charged with its upkeep aged or Greet” social hours. passed away and more family members chose other Our locally owned Families burial sites. Some members of Austin’s homeless Black businesses need community began using the sprawling, wooded our support for the cemetery as a campground. The cemetery is now betterment of our Work in transition, with a new generation of descendants community and we need working to preserve it. them to preserve the to In addition to regularly scheduled clean-ups, flavor of our community. the Walnut Creek Cemetery Preservation Commit- If you missed out on tee is working to maintain the site by: Photo/Geno-seeker this event or want to visit Preserve 1. Planning renovation, restoration and beau- some of the restaurants (AUSTIN, TX) - Descendants of some 15 Afri- tification. featured, you can go to Historic can-American families whose ancestors are buried 2. Obtaining Historic Texas Cemetery desig- the online edition of our in historic Walnut Creek Cemetery outside of Aus- nation through the Texas Historical Commission. newspaper and look at tin, Texas, are working to preserve the site, which 3. Forming a board of directors and consider- page 6, or call AJC at Austin dates back to the 1800s. ing 501(c)(3) status. (512) 400-7484. Then, The next clean-up is Saturday, Aug. 17 at 10 4. Informing descendants of updates through give some of them a try. Cemetery a.m. at the cemetery, located at 516 E. Braker Lane, social media. If you have ideas of Austin, 78753. 5. Recruiting additional descendants to help ways to reintroduce our There are more than 160 graves at Walnut with preservation efforts. businesses to their new Clean-up: Creek, which serves as a part of Texas history. Adults A partial list of those buried at Walnut Creek communities, please let and children of all ages are buried there, including are descendants of the following families: Black, us know. Our survival Saturday, Aug. 17, former slaves. Some of the birth and date deaths Caldwell, Clark, Corzine, Daniels, Gooden, depends on us sup- 10 a.m., are unknown, but the earliest recorded death dates Hendricks, Houston, Johnson, Manor, Organ, porting each other. 516 E. Braker Lane are in the 1860s. Robinson, Sims and Sorrells. 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Advertise With SIX DAZZLING DIAMONDS The (VILLAGER) - In its continual pursuit for excel- lence in education, the members of the Delta Beta VILLAGER Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. (also called “PDK”) welcomed six new members Country Boyz Fixin’s of its Krinon Club into the sorority, under the ap- 4140 E. 12th Street, Austin, TX 78721 proval of Estelle Brooks, Chapter President, and the Featuring Fish, Poboys, Hot Wings, Pork Chops, steadfast leadership and guidance of Christella Cain, Homemade Gumbo, Shrimp and Alligator Dean of Pledgees. DINE IN OR Members of the Krinon Club “Six Dazzling Dia- ORDER TO GO monds”, and the positions they held includes Mon - Fri: 11 am - 8 p.m. Six Dazzling Diamonds Saturday: 12 noon - 5 p.m. Mariann Bokako (President); Niya Roberts-Berrios Closed Sunday (Vice President); Nicole Miller (Secretary); Shaneka Standing left to right: Niya Roberts-Berrios, Call (512) 928-5555 McFarland (Treasurer); Kwita Carrington (Member) Shaneka McFarland, Mariann Bokako, Nicole and Tona Jasper (Member). President Mariann Miller, Kwita Carrington and Tona Jasper. Bokako states, “We wanted a name that represents ized—with a bit of dazzle—how teachers try to help DOUBLE us shining light. Not just our light, but helping to shine light on others, particularly our scholars. We scholars shine. The sneakers were displayed with want to help everyone we come across to shine the caption: “Teachers reaching the “soles” and bright like a diamond. For this reason, we call our- minds of children one step at a time.” selves the Six Dazzling Diamonds.” Special thanks and recognition was given to “R” Five of the Dazzling Diamonds serve under the family members for their love and support during Austin Independent School District (AISD)—Mariann the pledging process; to the sponsors who extended Bokako, elementary music teacher for three years the invitation to become a part of PDK.; to Natalie and is currently in her second year at Oak Springs Goodnow for bringing resourceful information GROCERY Elementary in Austin. Niya Roberts-Berrios, fourth about Creative Action; to charter member and one grade teacher at Volma Overton Early College Prep of the chapter’s founding leaders—Dr. Dolores *We cash ALL Tax Refund*Checks *Check Out in Austin. Three Dazzling Diamonds all are educa- Hillyer; and special appreciation was given to the 450l East Martin Luther King Blvd. tors at Lee Lewis Campbell Media and Performing Krinon Club Committee members—Christella Cain, Arts Institute in Austin—Kwita Carrington, first Annette Stephens, Estelle Brooks, Brenda Kay grade English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher Fowler and Crystal Jones, for their guidance, sup- who was recognized as the 2018-2019 Teacher of port and mentorship. the Year. Tona Jasper, pre-kindergarten ESL teacher. We thank God for sending these multifaceted, Nicole Miller, first grade teacher with thirteen years shining new sisters our way to brighten the minds of teaching experience. Nicole has a Bachelor of and soles of our youth and to bring glowing ideas Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Special- to PDK and Delta Beta. For membership info con- ization for Early Childhood Education. Serving un- tact President Estelle Brooks @ der Mansfield ISD is Shaneka McFarland, third grade [email protected]. teacher at D. P. Morris Elementary in Mansfield, Texas. Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church On June 26, 2019 the Krinons’ educational pre- A Summer Night 5900 Cameron Road - Austin, Texas 78723-1843 sentation was held at Creative Action in central east (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax Austin. Guest speaker Natalie Goodnow, School- Out at Ebenezer Web Site - www.themount.net Based Program Director for Creative Action, did a WORSHIP SERVICES presentation on “Creative Arts in Education.” The (AUSTIN, TX) - The community is invited Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. Church School - 9:45 a.m. objective of Natalie’s presentation was to explain to celebrate summer at a block party spon- Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon the meaning and practice of arts integration in sored by the Ebenezer Baptist Church on Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. schools. With videos Natalie showed examples of Saturday, September 24, from 5:00 p.m. to “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor how teachers integrate arts into their curricula and 8:30 p.m. The event will be at the church expand student learning. On display was the Krinon th group project, “blinged out” sneakers that symbol- located at 1010 East 10 Street. This festive Agape Baptist Church celebration will have crafts, entertainment In “The Centre” Bldg. F-15 7801 N. Lamar Blvd. (SE Corner of N Lamar and 183) AGAPE is a chuch for all people. “Where Jesus Christ is Magnified and the love Additional Travis County Sheriff’s and games for all ages. Admission is free. He exhibited is Exemplified.” Come, receive God’s unconditional lovefor you. There will be activities indoors and outdoors. For there is no greater love! Office Deputies on Roadways Church Services August 17, 2019 thru September 3, 2019 “A Summer Night Out”, will be a great event Sunday School 9:30 AM to make new friends and visit with old ones. Sunday Worship 11:00 AM (TRAVIS, CO.) - August 17th – September 3rd, Mid-Week Service Thursday: Praise, Food trucks will provide a variety of tasty Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM the Travis County Sheriff’s Office will participate in treats for purchase. Ebenezer Baptist Church Rev. H. Ed Calahan Call 454-1547 for Transporation the Impaired Driving Mobilization (IDM) grant which Pastor Website www.agapebcaustintx.com targets drivers who are operating a vehicle under has been a vital member of the community A Ministry That Ministers the influence of alcohol. This grant is offered by the for more than a century. The Ebenezer mis- Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and sion is to develop Christ-like persons through will allow the Sheriff’s Office to put additional depu- life-changing experiences: worship, study, ties on roadways, in an effort to reduce impaired teaching, fellowship, evangelism and service. driving and impaired driving collisions. Dr. Ricky Freeman is the Pastor. For more in- Globalizing the Gospel Alcohol related accidents and deaths are pre- 1179 San Bernard Street, ventable. We are asking for the public to report formation about “A Summer Night Out,” con- Austin, TX 78702, 512-478-7023 Edward M. Fleming, impaired drivers to 911. Together, we can reduce tact the church at 512-478-1875 or email Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:00 A.M. Sr. Pastor Sunday Morning Worship, 10:15 A.M. impaired drivers on the roadways and save lives. [email protected]. OLIVET BAPTIST Visit our website @ www.obcaus.org CHURCH GO YE EVANGELISTIC GOSPEL MISSION DAVID CHAPEL Missionary Baptist Church Do you have church news? (Arena of Refuge and Liberty) SUNDAY Venu: Super 8, 8128 N. Interstate 35 Christian Education 9:15a.m. | Worship 10:30 a.m. Would you like to purchase Nursery Available Austin, Texas 78753 WEDNESDAY | a monthly ad for your CHURCH WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Worship 1st Wed. monthly 7:00p.m. | Bible Study 7:30p.m. Sundays: Sunday Celebration 9am - 12 noon church? Wednesdays: Systematic Bible Study 6pm-7:30 pm Fri: “I Believe in Miracle” Prayer Meetings 6-7:30 2211 East Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. Austin, TX 78702 Inquire TODAY! Join Operation PUSH Prayerline Team Every Office: 512-472-9748 Fax: 512-472-5399 Friday @ 6:pm Website: www.davidchapel.org Email: [email protected] Send your information to [email protected] Dr. Joseph C. REV. SAMUEL EHIMEN, Minister in-charge “A Church with a Heart or call 512-476-0082 Parker, Jr. Tel: 512-506-1645 Senior Pastor for The Community” New Lincoln Missionary Baptist Church Olive Branch Fellowship of Austin / All Faith Chapel 4110 Guadalupe St. Bldg #639 Austin, TX 78751 Imani Community Church 2215 E. 8th St., Davis Elementray Auditorium Sunday Morning “This life, therefore, is not Austin, TX 78702 Worship @ 11: am righteousness, but growth in righteousness; 5214 West Duval Road Going to Higher Heights, not health, but healing; not being, but Sunday School - 9:00 A.M. Trusting God along the way. becoming; not rest, but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be, but we are growing Worship Service - 10:00 A.M. Sunday School 9:00am toward it. The process is not yet finished, Power Hour Bible Life Group - 6:00 P.M. BTU: 10:00am but it is going on. This is not the end, but it Morning Worship - 11:00 am is the road. All does not yet gleam in glory, Imani Complex & Office, 11800 Mustang at Duval Church Phone (512) 477-2714 but all is being purified.” --- Martin Luther Austin, Texas 78727 Cell Phont (512) 585-0744 Romans 5:1 Therefore, having been Rev. Darron E. Patterson Kenneth Hill, Email: [email protected] justified by faith, we have peace Rev. Dr. Jacquelyn Visit:imanichurch.com Pastor www.newlincolnmbc.org Pastor with God through our Lord Jesus Christ Donald-Mims Office: 512-343-9300

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/August 16, 2019 COLLECTED PRÉCIS www.theaustinvillager.com LBJ Football Simone Biles Soars to Team Revving Up For Big Season 6th US Gymnastics Title By John Harris Jr. VILLAGER Sports Columnist By WILL GRAVES | AP Sports Writer [KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP)] — The choice was entirely hers. Only there really wasn’t of one for Simone Biles to make. Sure, she could have taken her triple-twisting double-flip (aka “the triple-double”) out of her floor exercise routine during the final night of the U.S. women’s gymnastics championships on Sunday. She surely didn’t need it to assure herself of another national title. Still, even as her coach Laurent Landi left the option up to her after the Olympic champion’s bid to become the first woman to complete the triple- double in competition came up a bit short on Fri- day, he knew the answer. Spend enough time in the gym around the 22- year-old who is redefining what’s possible in her sport one exhilarating routine at a time and it quickly becomes evident that sidestepping a chal- lenge isn’t really her thing. So she threw it at the end of her first tumbling pass, fueled by adrenaline, ambition and Simone Biles practices on the uneven bars for the otherworldly skill. When the dizzying combination senior women’s competition at the 2019 U.S. ended with her feet firmly on the floor — if barely Gymnastics Championships Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, in bounds — the jolt through the packed arena was in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) palpable. The smile on her face unmistakable. And LBJ Coach Jahmal Fenner posted an the competition — just like it has been for six years gymnast — and a year away from a return to the 8-3 record in his first full season and counting whenever Biles is involved — was over. Olympics. She was a sensation in 2016, cementing The triple-double served as the exclamation her status as one of the best ever with two weeks (VILLAGER) - In Dis- for Manor as a fresh- point on her sixth national championship. Her two- of gymnastics that came as close to perfection as trict 12-5A, the LBJ foot- man, was District 12-5A day total of 118.500 was nearly five points clear of the sport allows. ball team returns 13 offensive newcomer of 16-year-old Sunisa Lee in second and more almost A year to go before a return trip to the games, starters, including eight the year. Fellow junior seven points ahead of third-place finisher Grace Biles is even better. And really, it’s not close. on offense from last teammate Andrew McCallum. “She’s a freaking beast,” said MyKayla Skinner, year’s 8-3 squad team Mukuba, who also plays Yet Biles doesn’t pay too much attention to the an alternate on the 2016 Olympic team who that was a bi-district fi- defensive back and wide margin or her scores for that matter. She’s been a clinched a spot on the national team by finishing nalist and saw its season receiver and also runs a end with a heartbreak- 4.4 40, is considering ing 10-7 overtime play- SEC schools such as Ar- off loss to Cedar Park. kansas. So much returning The Jaguars are experienced talent loaded in a defensive means that coach backfield which also in- Jahmal Fenner’s Jaguars cludes Sean Fresch, who have a legitimate chance recorded four intercep- to win a district that also tions and 60 tackles last includes dangerous year. Fresch, who runs a Dripping Springs. 4.4 40, also played of- In his first fulltime fense, amassing 400 re- season as LBJ’s coach ceiving yards, nearly 200 last year after replacing rushing yards and five his mentor, Andrew touchdowns. Jackson, who passed Gabriel Smith an- away in December 2018, chors the defensive line. Fehner implemented his Smith is fast for his size. system, and his players He’s 6-1, 220 pounds Simone Biles competes on the beam during the senior women’s competition at the 2019 U.S. Gymnastics responded. Now, it’s and runs a 4.6 40. He re- Championships Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) time for the Jaguars to corded 70 tackles and 10 take the next step. sacks in 2018. fixture atop the podium for six years and counting. eighth. “Like, I don’t even understand. I always ask Can they do it? Yes Hunter Scott is the Attempting to find the boundaries of her immense her, ‘Do you realize how good you are?’ And she’s they can. new starting quarter- talent is what drives her. like ‘Yeah, but I don’t know.’ It just comes so natu- Start with LBJ’s back. He passed for 568 It’s why she got so angry after putting both rally, it’s amazing.” speed, which is impres- yards and six touch- hands down as she tried to land the triple-double In a sport that sometimes forces athletes to sive with several players downs as a backup last on Friday. It’s why she never thought about ditch- choose between skill and execution, Biles doesn’t running sub-4.5 40s. year. Not as much of a ing it on Sunday. And it’s why she sneaked a peek at have to. She not only puts together the most diffi- LBJ features legiti- threat to run as previous her phone while rotating from floor to balance cult routines in the world, she does them better mate Division I college LBJ quarterbacks, Scott beam, typically a no-no during a meet. Well, at least than anyone else. Biles won floor, balance beam and talent in Latrell will boost the passing for anyone not named Simone Biles. vault and finished third on bars even with her “meh” McCutchin, who plays game. “I wanted to see how it looked,” she said. set on Friday. defensive back and wide One of Scott’s pri- Here’s a word: historic. “She does stuff that I never thought people receiver, runs a 4.4 in the mary targets will be “It’s like she hit a hole in one and we were all could do,” Lee said. 40, and has already com- Jaleel Scott, another there,” USA Gymnastics high performance director Lee and 2017 world champion Morgan Hurd mitted to perennial na- burner with 4.3 speed in Tom Forster said. “It’s a big deal and we all know it. were the only women in the field to place ahead of tional power Alabama the 40. No one in the world has done it before in the women Biles on any event, finishing one-two on bars, so- over the hometown LBJ opens the sea- and actually, she does it better than most of the lidifying their chances of joining Biles at world cham- Texas Longhorns. son Aug. 30 against men who have done it. She should be super excited pionships in Germany in October in the process. McCutchin, who played Elgin. about that.” Hurd rebounded from a rocky floor exercise She was. When Biles finished off a two-hour on Friday that dropped her to eighth overall to zoom showcase that highlighted how wide the gulf be- up to fourth despite admitting she “wanted to throw tween herself and the rest of the world has become up a little” when the night began. She promised she Listen by drilling her dismount on uneven bars: she would be better on Sunday and she was, despite a danced. technical glitch before her floor when the music Well, sort of. Biles gave Landi a relieved high- started before she took her starting position. She Live five before sticking out her tongue and waving her walked off the podium, exhaled and then went out arms as she ran to hug the rest of competitors in and drilled her set. her rotation. “I think more than anything, tonight just re- ))) The anger of Friday night — when she openly ally helped my confidence,” Hurd said. seethed after shorting the triple-double and mak- Something every gymnast will struggle with ing a bit of a mess on bars — was gone. sometime. Biles included. Yes, really. It speaks to her The Breakfast “I was a lot happier today,” Biles said. “I feel I inner perfectionist that even after finishing the triple- haven’t been as confident on bars this year as I was double, she still knows it wasn’t quite her best. last year. To finally do a good routine like I can do it, “It wasn’t as good as in some of the trainings,” Club I was really happy. I was very happy and the last she said. “But I’m just happy that I landed it because event, so I was like, ‘Thank God we’re done.’” after night one, my confidence got shot down. So I Every Friday | 8 AM - 9 AM For now anyway. Biles is two months away was really worried about it going into today and that from a trip to the world championships — where was all I could worry about.” www.KAZIFM.org her 20 medals are tied for the most by a female Not anymore. www.theaustinvillager.com THE REVEALER THE VILLAGER/August 16, 2019 ~ Page 5 NFLNFL TeamingTeaming withwith Jay-ZJay-Z onon EntertainmentEntertainment andand SocialSocial ActivismActivism

Colin Kaepernick By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer supporting. Commissioner Roger Goodell sees the ties; and educational progress. partnership with Roc Nation as a significant step in “With its global reach, the National Football NEW YORK (AP) — The NFL and Jay-Z’s enter- several directions. League has the platform and opportunity to inspire tainment and sports representation company are “Roc Nation is one of the most globally influ- change across the country,” said Jay-Z, whose real teaming up for events and social activism. ential and impactful organizations in entertain- name is Shawn Carter. “Roc Nation has shown that The league not only will use Jay-Z’s Roc Nation ment,” Goodell said. “The NFL and Roc Nation share entertainment and enacting change are not mutu- to consult on its entertainment presentations, in- a vision of inspiring meaningful social change across ally exclusive ideas — instead, we unify them. This cluding the Super Bowl halftime show, but will work our country. We are thrilled to partner with Roc partnership is an opportunity to strengthen the fab- with the rapper and entrepreneur’s company to Nation and look forward to making a difference in ric of communities across America.” “strengthen community through music and the our communities together.” Jay-Z has been a strong supporter of NFL’s Inspire Change initiative.” While the entertainment portion of the deal Kaepernick, who has not played in the NFL the past Inspire Change was created by the league af- is important — Roc Nation’s stable includes Rihanna, two seasons and is not with a team now. He has ter an agreement with a coalition of players who Mariah Carey, Shakira and, of course, Jay-Z — much turned down invitations to perform at the Super demonstrated during the national anthem to pro- emphasis from both the league and the represen- Bowl, as has Rihanna. test social and racial injustice in this country. Those tation group is being placed on the social relations But now there is a working agreement be- demonstrations were sparked by former San Fran- aspect of the agreement. For Inspire Change to suc- tween the league and Roc Nation, which also rep- cisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick kneeling ceed, it must have strong roots within the commu- resents such NFL stars as Todd Gurley, Saquon during the national anthem in 2016. nities that are most affected by the issues the play- Barkley and Ndamukong Suh. How that plays out NFL owners agreed to contribute up to $89 ers want addressed: criminal justice reform; rela- on both the entertainment and social initiatives million over six years toward causes players were tionships with police; economic growth opportuni- fronts figures to be newsworthy. Trump official: Statue of Liberty poem refers to Europeans Ken Cuccinelli

(AP) - A top Trump administration official said tral American and African nations as “shithole” Tuesday that the famous inscription on the Statue countries and he suggested the U.S. take in more of Liberty welcoming immigrants into the country immigrants from European countries like predomi- is about “people coming from Europe” and that nantly white Norway. America is looking to receive migrants “who can Cuccinelli said in an interview with CNN on stand on their own two feet.” Tuesday night that the Emma Lazarus poem embla- brought in by Trump to implement the president’s The comments from Ken Cuccinelli, the acting zoned on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty re- policies. He was appointed to the post in June in a director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Ser- ferred to “people coming from Europe where they temporary capacity, which doesn’t require Senate vices, came a day after the Trump administration had class based societies where people were con- confirmation. announced it would seek to deny green cards to sidered wretched if they weren’t in the right class.” Trump, asked Tuesday about Cuccinelli’s com- migrants who seek Medicaid, food stamps, hous- Lazarus’ poem, written in 1883 to raise money ments on NPR, appeared to back him up. ing vouchers or other forms of public assistance. to construct the Statue of Liberty’s pedestal and cast “I don’t think it’s fair to have the American tax- The move — and Cuccinelli’s defense — prompted in bronze beneath the monument in 1903, served payer paying for people to come into the United an outcry from Democrats and immigration advo- as a beacon to millions of immigrants who crossed States,” Trump told reporters before boarding Air cates who said the policy would favor wealthier past as they first entered the U.S. in New York Har- Force One for Pennsylvania. “I think we’re doing it immigrants and disadvantage those from poorer bor. It reads, “Give me your tired, your poor, Your right.” countries in Latin America and Africa. huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The Immigrant rights groups strongly criticized the “This administration finally admitted what wretched refuse of your teeming shore.” Trump administration’s new rules for immigrants re- we’ve known all along: They think the Statue of Lib- Cuccinelli was asked earlier Tuesday on NPR ceiving public assistance, warning that the changes erty only applies to white people,” tweeted former whether the words “give me your tired, your poor” would scare immigrants away from asking for Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke, a Democratic presiden- were part of the American ethos. Cuccinelli re- needed help. And they voiced concern that officials tial candidate. sponded: “They certainly are. Give me your tired were being given too much authority to decide The administration’s proposed policy shift and your poor who can stand on their own two feet whether someone is likely to need public assistance comes as President Donald Trump is leaning more and who will not become a public charge.” in the future. heavily into the restrictive immigration policies that A hard-line conservative from Virginia, Another Democratic presidential candidate, have energized his core supporters and were cen- Cuccinelli was a failed Republican candidate for Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, also con- tral to his 2016 victory. He has also spoken dispar- governor in 2013 after serving as the state’s attor- demned Cuccinelli’s comments. agingly about immigration from majority black and ney general. He backed Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of “Our values are etched in stone on the Statue Hispanic countries, including calling Mexican immi- Texas for president in 2016 and for a time was a of Liberty. They will not be replaced,” she tweeted. grants rapists and criminals when he launched his harsh critic of Trump. “And I will fight for those values and for our immi- 2016 campaign. Last year, he privately branded Cen- He is one of a slew of immigration hardliners grant communities.” Page 6 ~ THE VILLAGER/August 16, 2019 DIASPORA www.theaustinvillager.com Travis County Seafood Trailer Expands In Austin by Tsoke Constable 1 Race (Chuch) Adjavon VILLAGER by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Columnist VILLAGER Columnist VILLAGER NEWS - Over the years, Austinites and other Central Texans would drive to Killen, Texas and dine at the Father and Son Soul Seafood Kitchen. According to owner AJ also know as Chef Son, stated, "the time had come to branch out. Therefore, I choose Austin and opened up a food trailer at 9313 Anderson Mill Road. Since the opening, Father and Son Soul/Seafood Kitchen Staff. (Photo/Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon) Tonya Nixon Janie Serna we have seen a steady flow of customers." They the close relationship food with a soul food dishes include Gumbo VILLAGER NEWS - Since Travis County Con- have sold out plates, be- that I have with my fa- twist, which, makes him dishes; crabs; catfish, stable Danny Thomas announced his retirement, fore the closing time. ther. Besides, Chef Son unique in this field. The and a variety soul food. two candidates have jumped into the race to re- Moreover, Father mentioned it's a way to seafood comes from his Finally, one can get deli- place his post. Tonya Nixon and Janie Serna have and Son is quite a unique honor his father who is strong creole character. cious desserts, such as announced their intention to run for the Travis name for a restaurant. very influential in his Every dish made in his Banana pudding made County Constable Precinct 1 office. Moreover, Pre- According to Chef Son, cooking career. kitchen is from scratch, by Lashawn Callip and cinct 1 encompasses parts of North-East Austin, "the name Father and Moreover, Chef with organic and fresh Sock It To Me cake by Pflugerville, and Manor, Texas. Furthermore, the Son is an illustration of Son specializes in sea- ingredients. Some Errin. role of a Constable includes the following: Seizes property under court orders and hold an auction Places one, three, and on levied property; enforces local, state, federal, and Manor five tobe elected in odd- compulsory school attendance laws as required; numbered years. Coun- responds to inquiries and serves as liaison to other cil Members in Places agencies and the public; serves warrants, makes Mayor two, four, and six are arrests; serves as a bailiff for Justice of the Peace elected in even-num- court; and responds to major emergencies and di- and City bered years." Therefore, sasters. the Mayoral race, place Tonya Nixon is a native Austinite who has one, three, and five will lengthy experience in law enforcement. Over the Council be held on November 5, past fifteen years, Nixon has worked herself to the 2019. rank of Sergeant. According to Sergeant Nixon, "I Race The Mayoral race strongly believe in community policing and being includes candidates: Dr. actively involved is the only way to bridge the gap by Tsoke Wallace and Anne Weir. Anne Weir Dr. Larry Wallace Jr. between law enforcement and the community. I’ve (Chuch) Adjavon For Council Place 1: VILLAGER taken on many volunteer opportunities and com- Emily Hill and Gil Burret; Columnist munity leadership roles because I strive to give back Texas. Also, the census and City Council race. Place 3, Dr. Harvey will while encouraging and inspiring others to do the shows that the racial The Manor City be running unopposed; same — all while keeping their trust and preserv- VILLAGER NEWS - makeup of the city was Council is composed of a Place 5, Chase Mitchell, ing the quality of life." Over the years, Manor, very diverse. Since Mayor and six Council Deja Hills, and Edward On the other hand, Janie Serna also has been Texas has witnessed Manor is still very afford- Members. All are Maldonado. In weeks to in law enforcement for a long time. Serna is experi- drastic growth in its able, people are moving elected at large for come, these candidates enced in law enforcement but also has some expe- population. According to this city, which, has terms of two years. Ac- will begin to showcase rience in education. Currently, she is an elected to the US census report, brought new businesses. cording to the Manor and talk about issues Manor Independent School District board member. Manor is the fastest The city will be holding charters, "the Mayor that residents of Manor According to Janie, "Although Constables in Travis growing city in Central an upcoming Mayoral and Council Members in face. County have county-wide jurisdiction in civil and criminal matters, we will focus on the police-com- 10 BLACK WOMEN IN AUSTIN YOU NEED TO FOLLOW – RIGHT NOW! munity partnership that is needed within the pre- cinct." Norman Sims by Lily Shepard | Soulciti First Day of (Soulciti/AUSTIN, TX) - It’s taken me some time #nofilter and not only is the work pretty, it’s quality. to get used to the whole concept of “followers”. It #5 @growyourlovespace School Walk-Up made me feel some type of way to say “Oh yeah, so Grow Your Lovespace is all about showing up to and so, I follow her”. life as a full ass human, living intentionally and acquir- Now that I’m past that ego trip I see the value ing the mental tools to stay rooted and growing. This of following people on social media. page contains gems of insight and perspective into the I’ve read a bunch of these roundups and they human experience we all share. always lead me to people with professional, staged #6 @djkaycali photos and over 100k followers. There’s nothing If you live in Austin you should be familiar with DJ wrong with that but I also like to see those on the Kay Cali. As one of Austin top DJs, wherever she is is rise; those who have candid and unfiltered photos where the party is at. Kay is pure black girl magic in mixed in with the staged shots and those whose con- action and her page gives a healthy dose of music and tent I can learn from even though they may not have culture. a ton of followers from around the world. #7 @sydneythyme That said, here is mylist: Foodie? Follow immediately! Sydney posts tons #1 @lilyshepard- moves of yummy meals and often posts the how-tos in her Well look at that, it’s me! Follow me on my jour- stories. Sydney’s dishes are always colorful and range ney empowering women through movement and from simple to chef level. There’ s something for ev- AUSTIN, TEXAS - Tuesday, August 20, 2019 is curating spaces for black people in Austin, such as Raw eryone! the first day of school- so let’s make sure our chil- Form, Bloom You and Black Foodies of Austin. My page #8 @itstiawilliams dren start the school year off right! is focused on living fully and embracing your full femi- Tia epitomizes the passion and perseverance of We’re inviting you along with other members nine power. positive women of color. She is the director and cre- of the community to join us on the first day of school #2@ariwearsthings ator of the web series Gentrified which follows three in supporting our Tigers and Stars as they arrive on I love this page! Ari serves body positivity and fash- Black Millenials battling to find themselves in Tuesday. This is the second year for Norman and ion mixed in with her love of dance. She often posts everchanging Austin Texas. Tia is definitely a woman Sims students to be co-located at Sims while where to get her looks from her #ootd and lets you in to watch. Norman Elementary is in the building phase of the on her dance sessions around Austin. #9 @queensconquer modernization. We want students to feel welcomed, #3 @jasmineelliscomedy Queens Conquer is a community for women going This curly-haired comedian is a trip This multi-tal- against the grain to create a limitless life while choosing col- encouraged, and excited for the upcoming school ented woman is also an actor and podcast host. .Her laboration over competition. Alexandra is also the man- year. captions are hilarious, her skin is #goals and she always aging editor for Naturally Curly so along with her moti- As the summer comes to a close, we are posts her upcoming shows so you’ll know where to go vational posts and dope photos she also has great info thrilled to start this next school year with our when you want a good laugh. on natural hair care! Norman and Sims families, communities and part- #4 @itsasetup #10 @sweetlikeoyin ner organizations. The modernization of Norman El- If, like me, you are disappointed with the selec- Part lifestyle, part travel, and part beauty, this ementary is an investment in our children’s educa- tion of nail techs in Austin – go follow Michele Nails. page has it all. I love following Oyin’s fashionable ad- tion and facilities right here on the East side. Voted “Most Grammable Nail Sculpture” by the Austin ventures both in Texas and beyond She gives you Would you be willing to help our kids start the Chronicle in 2018, Michele doesn’t play when it comes skincare realness and luxury vibes in a very approach- year off right by joining us to nails. All pictures and videos of her work have able way. www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/August 16, 2019 ~ Page 7 EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS Preservation Austin Texas Awarded NCAA amends agent Grant Application Grant to Help rules to no longer Process require college degree Open to the Public Prevent SNAP By Defender News Service (AUSTIN, TX) - Preservation Austin, the city’s was part of recommen- leading nonprofit voice for historic preservation, Fraud dations from the with a mission to promote Austin’s diverse cultural (AUSTIN, TX) – Texas Health and Condoleezza Rice-led heritage, is accepting applications for projects that Human Services was recently awarded Commission on College maintain the significance of historic places. The $336,994 from the U.S. Department of Basketball, which was grant application process is open now through Sep- Agriculture to prevent and reduce fraud (DEFENDER) - The formed in response to a tember 15, 2019, for projects within education, in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance NCAA has backtracked federal corruption inves- bricks and mortar; and planning/survey/historic Program. on new certification tigation into the sport. designation. Nonprofits, neighborhood associa- Texas was among 10 states chosen standards and will no The change took tions, public entities, and owners of individual land- to pilot new strategies in prevention and longer require a place last August, and marks or proposed landmarks, in addition to fraud detection within the food assistance bachelor’s degree for a the first players to take schools, and church organizations are encouraged program. The funds will be used to sup- sports agent to repre- advantage of the rule did to apply for up to a $5,000 award. port HHSC’s public benefit integrity ini- sent Division I men’s bas- so in the spring. They Education grants support projects that foster tiatives by creating outreach materials, ketball players who de- were permitted to sign a better understanding of Austin’s history, includ- and supplementing staff training and re- clare for the NBA draft with an agent certified ing significant historical figures, cultural landscapes, sources to help them better identify fraud. while maintaining col- by the NBPA — which cultural movements, sites, buildings, and neighbor- ”Food assistance is a lifeline to many lege eligibility. was the stopgap stan- hoods. Educational projects may include, but are families trying to make ends meet,” said The requirement dard until the NCAA put not limited to, oral histories, photography, art, film, Wayne Salter, HHSC deputy executive drew criticism last week together its own certifi- applications and websites, neighborhood histories, commissioner for Access and Eligibility when the certification cation requirements — and signage. Services. “By safeguarding the integrity standards were re- though they had to ter- Bricks and mortar grants support the rehabili- of the program we’re better able to help vealed, including a social minate the deal if they tation of historic properties, following the Secretary people who truly need it.” media blast by NBA star decided to withdraw of Interior Standards, and must be locally designated HHSC’s Public Benefit Integrity Unit LeBron James. The re- from the draft and re- at the time of the project’s commencement or works to prevent inaccurate benefit issu- quirement was quickly turn to school. within one year of its completion. Qualifying ex- ance through professional staff training, dubbed the “Rich Paul The amended penses include façade rehabilitation/restoration, recipient education and case review. Es- Rule” in reference to policy still requires the window/door rehabilitation and repair, repair of sid- sential components of this approach in- James’ agent, who does agent to be certified by ing or exterior materials, exterior painting, repair clude educating staff on new and emerg- not have a college de- the NBPA for at least of façade items, porch repair, foundations, roofs, ing trends in fraud and providing recipi- gree. three consecutive years, electrical, mechanical/HVAC, and other structural ents the necessary information and tools The NCAA an- as well as taking an in- improvements and/or stabilization. Grants are also to use SNAP benefits as intended. This nounced Monday it person examination, go- allowed for landscape features that contribute to combination helps prevent fraud before would amend the stan- ing through a back- the property’s historical significance. it occurs. dards so bachelor’s de- ground check and pay- Planning/survey/historic designation grants SNAP provides food assistance to ap- grees would not be re- ing required fees. In its support planning efforts, historic resource surveys, proximately 1.5 million eligible low-in- quired for agents cur- release last week, the and historic designations that enable or encourage come individuals and families in Texas, rently certified and in NCAA said agents would preservation of Austin’s buildings, sites and neigh- with monthly benefits worth nearly $400 good standing with the pay a $250 application borhood. Funds can be used for historic building million. NBA players union. The fee and an annual condition reports, engineering and rehabilitation For information on SNAP eligibility, NCAA had said last week $1,250 certification fee plans, feasibility studies, historic resource surveys visit YourTexasBenefits.com. Texas resi- it modeled its rules after separate from NBPA cer- and updates of previous surveys, National Register dents can also dial 2-1-1 to learn about those of the National tification requirements. nominations, and local historic designations for in- programs and services. Basketball Players Asso- ciation. “The Pflugerville dividual buildings and districts in addition to con- Independent School District “While specific in- sultant and application fees. NFL PRESEASON will open Proposals for: dividuals were not con- Childcare Services To obtain an application with additional infor- Sat, 8/17 9:00p sidered when develop- on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 mation, please visit the https:// @ 2:00 p.m. www.preservationaustin.org/ web site or contact ing our process, we re- All responses may be [email protected], 512.474.5198, spect the NBPA’s deter- submitted (by mail or hand vs. mination of qualification carry) to: Pflugerville ISD extension 7728. 1401 West Pecan and have amended our Pflugerville, TX 78660 H-E-B launches statewide certification criteria.” Attn: Craig Pruett @ The NCAA rule per- Proposals may be picked up in campaign to raise funds person or downloaded from the AUG 31 (SAT) | 7 P.M. CT mitting players to obtain PISD website at: an agent yet still return www.pfisd.net. 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JN-RFP Assistant I, Executive [email protected] Hays County All proposals must be Highland Business Center submitted to the Procure To Job# 1908011 Arts Committee Pay (P2P) Department by no Assistant, Student Financial later than Thursday, Sept- Aid Round Rock Campus ember 5, 2019, at 2:00 P.M., Seeks Local Art for Fall Job# 1908009 Central Standard Time (CST). Coordinator, ACCelerator Display at County Solicitation documents are Assistance-PT-Part-Time (50%) available on the ACC website Highland Campus Are you interested in doing Government Center at http://www.austincc.edu/ Job# 1908008 offices/purchasing/ District Police, Lieutenant business with the City of Austin? Hays County Courthouse, San Marcos, TX advertised-solicitations, or at Highland Campus We are here for you! (Aug. 12, 2019) – The Hays County Cultural Arts the P2P Office with advance Job# 1908006 notice at (512) 223-1302 Assistant, Student Affairs City of Austin Committee is inviting Central Texas artists working Rio Grande Campus between the hours of 9:00 in all genres who would like to have their artwork Job# 1908005 Purchasing Office A.M., and 4:00 P.M., Monday displayed at the Hays County Government Center Coordinator, Student Life through Friday. South Austin Campus Vendor Registration to apply by August 30. All responses must be sealed Job# 1908004 512-974-2018 The Cultural Arts Committee presents ongo- and returned to the ACC P2P Faculty, Communication [email protected] ing art displays to call attention to the varied art- Office, Service Center, 9101 Studies Tuscany Way, Austin, Texas Location is as assigned. www.austintexas.gov/department/purchasing work that can encourage public dialogue, under- Job# 1908001 78754, by the date and time For information on the City of Austin’s Minority/ standing, and enjoyment of visual arts. Art exhibits indicated above. Administrator, IT Applications Service Center Women-Owned Procurement Program please contact the remain at the Government Center rotate quarterly. Pre-Proposal Conference is Job# 1907058 Small & Minority Business Resources at 512-974-7600 For more information about the Cultural Arts scheduled for Friday, August Apply at HR or visit www.austintexas.gov/smbr. Program and guidelines for artists, please visit us 23, 2019, at 10:30 A.M., at the Middle Fiskville Rd. at https://hayscountytx.com/residents/cultural- ACC Service Center Building 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 located at 9101 Tuscany Way, Job Line (512 223-5621 arts-guidelines/, or you may reach us by emailing Austin, Texas, 78754; Room hhtp://www./austincc.ed [email protected]. #168 EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V Page 8 ~ THE VILLAGER/August 16, 2019 THE DISPATCH www.theaustinvillager.com 2020 Democrats weigh how tough to hit Trump on racism By Associated Press (AP) - Hillary campaign. “When our “What the hell do you wagon, it just throws ev- Clinton took the stage in campaign named and have to lose?” erybody into the same Reno, Nevada, with an shamed Trump’s behav- In office, he has pot,” said Erick urgent warning about ior, we were accused of equated torch-bearing McEnaney, 57, of Kansas the consequences of a playing the race card. white nationalists in City, Missouri. “I would Donald Trump adminis- Her predictions may Charlottesville, Virginia, refrain from even talking tration: “He’s taking hate have actually under- with peaceful protesters about him, actually. Talk groups mainstream and stated how much of an opposing their efforts to about what’s important helping a radical fringe existential crisis the preserve a Confederate to the American people.” take over one of Trump presidency would statue. He referred to As nearly two America’s two major po- be for minorities in African and Caribbean dozen candidates swung litical parties. Trump is America.” nations as “shithole” through Iowa recently, reinforcing harmful ste- The issue has taken countries and told four the issue was promi- reotypes and offering a on greater urgency this American congress- nent. Democrats in the dog whistle to his most month following a mass women of color to “go state that kicks off the hateful supporters. It’s a shooting in El Paso, back” to countries “from presidential nomination disturbing preview of Texas, that’s believed to which they came.” process still take pride in Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden what kind of president be motivated by racism. There’s near una- Barack Obama’s 2008 speaks to local residents during a he’d be.” The shooting suspect nimity among Demo- Iowa win. That victory community event on Wednesday in Seventy-five days echoed Trump’s warn- crats that candidates proved that a black can- Burlington, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/AP) later, Trump would be ings of a Latino “inva- can’t ignore Trump’s rac- didate could win in a president-elect. sion.” ist actions. But there is state that’s more than As a new crop of Trump insists he’s debate over how far to 90% white, sealing his Democrats competes for not a racist and throws go and whether to focus status as a viable candi- the chance to take on the label back at Demo- on more traditional is- date. Trump in 2020, they are crats, accusing them of sues like health care, Buttigieg, who has going even further than political correctness and prescription drugs, infra- been outspoken on mat- Clinton did, with some recklessly wielding the structure and education. ters of race in the cam- saying the president is a term. Candidates includ- paign, told a diverse white supremacist. But Still, Trump gained ing Elizabeth Warren, gathering at a house Clinton’s experience notoriety in the late Beto O’Rourke and Pete party just outside Des poses difficult questions 1980s for taking out a Buttigieg have agreed Moines, Iowa, that a “big for the White House newspaper ad calling for that the white suprema- part of this conversa- President Donald Trump speaks before hopefuls. Pointing out the death penalty for cist label is appropriate tion” regarding race “has signing an executive order requiring then-candidate Trump’s five black and Hispanic for Trump. Joe Biden ac- to happen with white colleges to certify that their policies support racist actions wasn’t teenagers who were cused Trump of “fanning audiences.” free speech as a condition of receiving enough to defeat him in wrongly convicted of the flames of white su- “White nationalism federal research grants. 2016 — and may not rape. He launched his premacy.” is a white problem,” said (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) help Democrats next 2016 campaign with a But some Demo- Buttigieg, who is white. year. speech that referred to cratic voters questioned “It has victims of color “Hillary Clinton Mexicans as “rapists” whether such labeling and is wrecking the took every sling and ar- and a pledge to ban might prove counterpro- whole country. But it is row imaginable when Muslims from entering ductive. After all, Trump a problem among white she called out Trump on the country. Weeks be- supporters wore people, which is why I his courtship of white fore the 2016 election, Clinton’s denunciation think somebody who supremacy in the 2016 he denigrated cities with of them as “deplorables” has some of the benefits race,” said Democratic large black populations as a badge of honor. and advantages of my strategist Joel Payne, as poor and dangerous, “If every candidate own profile needs to be who worked on Clinton’s asking black voters, jumps on that same band- out there as vocal as any- body talking about it.” Karin Derry, a state representative who is white, watched Buttigieg speak from across the room. She questioned whether la- Sen. Bernie Sanders' recent comments about beling the president a Amazon CEO Jeff Bezo drew comparisons white supremacist is to the rhetoric of President Donald Trump. “particularly helpful,” but welcomed the con- stopped short of directly eyes to what he is,” said versation overall, saying calling Trump a white Beer, 62, who hasn’t yet it would resonate in supremacist. But he said committed to a candi- Iowa. the “distinction” isn’t as date for February’s cau- “I want to see them important as how Trump cus. Still, Beer said she’s talking about it because uses the megaphone of not necessarily caught quite frankly the way the presidency. up in how the candi- President Trump talks, That approach was dates assail Trump, if it’s unacceptable,” said good enough for Vicky they do so. Derry, who hasn’t en- Beer, a retired school- “It’s a given,” she dorsed a candidate. “I teacher. said, that whichever think candidates need to “I certainly think Democrat emerges as call him out on it.” you can call him a white the nominee will “have During his swing supremacist because it more authority than he through Iowa, Biden might open somebody’s does.”