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Vol. 45 No. 17 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] September 15, 2017 Starbucks Names Forbes Magazine INSIDE AKA Soror is Calling Her Rosalind Brewer “The Next Steve Jobs” as Its New Chief RAPPIN’ Stephens dominates Tommy Wyatt Operating Officer Keys in the U.S. Open final. Move over Serena See SLAM and Venus! Here Page 2 comes Sloane and Madison! For the last decade and a half, Venus and Serena Williams have been the leading American women on the professional Tennis Tour. Global music icon They won more tennis rendered a profound championships around the performance. world than any other female See JACKSON players in history. Venus was Page 6 the first to master the tour. But Angel Rich her father said from the by: Businesswomen.org (Courtesy of Afro.com) beginning that Serena would Angel Rich, from Washington, DC, has be better. He turned out to be developed a very innovative app called Credit Stacker right. Serena remained the Rosalind Brewer that teaches students about personal finance, credit champion until she became management, and entrepreneurship in a fun and en- pregnant this year. She had the by: Watch the Yard (Courtesy of Afro.com) gaging way. The app is so popular that 200,000 people H-E-B Chairman baby this summer and is Starbucks just named Alpha Kappa Alpha downloaded it to their smart phones and tablets within contributes millions expected to return to the tour soror Rosalind Brewer, the former president and CEO just two weeks of it’s launch. Even more, Forbes has to Flood Relief Fund. next season. See WATT of Sam’s Club and one of the most prominent Black named her “The Next Steve Jobs”. Two more young Black Page 8 women business leaders in America, its new chief op- Remarkably, the app has been named the “best women joined the tour a erating officer and group president, giving her the sec- financial literacy product in the country” by the Office couple of years ago with ond highest position at the company. of Michelle Obama, the “best learning game in the Austin not much fanfare. Venus She is the first woman, and first African Ameri- country” by the Department of Education, and the “best and Serena became their Chamber can, to hold such a post at Starbucks. solution in the world for reducing poverty” by JP Mor- mentors and decided to Brewer is a proud graduate of Spelman College gan Chase. It has won first place in several business Honors teach them everything that and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., who competitions including the Industrial Bank Small Busi- they knew about how to be Capital Metro has been listed as the 64th most powerful woman in ness Regional Competition and the Black Enterprise successful on the tour. the world by Forbes and one of the 50 most Powerful Elevator Pitch Competition. All in all, Angel has won Wellness Sloane Stephens and Women by Fortune more than $50,000 in business grants. Madison Keys both had a Program Brewer left Sam’s Club and Walmart earlier this See $6 BILLION IN REVENUE, page 2 strong game. They were year and will begin her new position at Starbucks in very impressive and were October where she will report directly to new Starbucks FEMA Hiring Texas Residents for expected to go quickly up CEO Kevin Johnson. Hurricane Harvey Recovery Jobs the ranks. However, both “Roz is a world-class operator and executive who sustained injuries that kept embodies the values of Starbucks. She has been a AUSTIN, Texas – In partnership with the State of them on the sidelines for a Texas, FEMA is hiring workers across the state for ad- AUSTIN, Texas — The trusted strategic counselor to me ever since she joined Austin Chamber of Com- long period of time. our board of directors, and I deeply value her insight, ministrative, logistical and technical jobs related to hur- Both Sloan and Madison ricane recovery. merce last week honored business acumen, and leadership expertise,” Johnson Capital Metro with the Se- entered the U. S. Open this year said in a statement. “I am honored that Roz is joining Those hired will join the recovery team – local, with neither of them being state and federal workers, voluntary agencies and com- ton Healthcare Family Starbucks in this capacity and playing an important role Health & Wellness Award given much of a chance to go with an accomplished team of senior leaders that re- munity organizations – already in place. Through tem- very far in the tournament. porary local employees, FEMA gains valuable commu- at the 17th Annual Greater flects the strength and diversity of our organization.” Austin Business Awards. But, a couple of things “I am so honored to have the pleasure of working nity insights, provides jobs and puts Texans to work happened that made the tennis helping Texans. The ceremony was held on with the Starbucks leadership team to realize our high- Wed., Aug. 29 at the Hilton world stand up and notice. est of aspirations for the company and I look forward Jobs posted recently pay between $14 and $34 per Both had made it to the hour. Some of the jobs include: administrative support Austin with an audience of to working closely with the astute and talented lead- about 1,000 chamber semifinals with the all U. S. A. ers across the enterprise,” Brewer said in a statement assistant, civil engineer, communications specialist, finals. Sloan had to play Venus construction cost estimator, courier, crisis counselor, members and government According to a press release, Brewer, who has officials. Williams and Madison had to been on Starbucks’ board of directors for a while al- customer service specialist, environmental specialist, play Coco Vandeweghe in floodplain management specialist, graphics specialist, The Greater Austin ready, will be in charge of the company’s coffee stores Business Awards cel- order to make it to the in the U.S., Latin America and Canada. Additionally, she hazard mitigation outreach specialist, historic preser- championship match. In the vation specialist, registered nurse and voluntary agency ebrate organizations for will be in charge of the Starbucks’ product develop- achievement in customer end, it was Sloane and ment, global supply chain and store innovation plans. liaison, among others. Madison playing for the The first step is to register at WorkinTexas.com, service, environmental Brewer was initiated into the Mu Pi Chapter of impact, as well as commu- championship. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, at Spelman the Texas Workforce Commission’s website, where ap- It was obvious that College where she was a class of 1984 graduate. plication instructions are posted. FEMA will announce See WELLNESS, pg 6 neither one had been in a more jobs soon. championship match before. But in the end, Sloane won in While DACA’s March 2018 Deadline Gets All the Attention, two sets. However, they are both big winners. We will be The Real Deadline for Many is October 5th, 2017 seeing a lot of these two women in the years to come. Washington, DC – President Trump’s cruel decision to end the Deferred And you can bet that the Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has also sparked rampant Williams sisters will be around misunderstanding about the deadlines and time pressures facing current DACA for a few more years too. recipients. Maybe next time, we will see While most observers are paying attention to the six month deadline on four Black women in the March 5, 2018, the most pressing deadline facing a quarter of the 800,000 DACA semifinals. beneficiaries is October 5, 2017, less than one month away. What’s more, ap- In the meantime, parents proximately 200,000 teenagers and pre-teens who were looking forward to put a tennis racket in your participating in DACA once they turned sixteen have absolutely no recourse. child’s hands. See “AGING IN” ELIMINATED ALREADY, page 7 Page 2 ~ THE VILLAGER/September 15, 2017 THE COMMUNIQUÉ www.theaustinvillager.com Stephens Tops Keys Rich helped Prudential in US Open Final for generate 1st Grand Slam Title more than by: Howard Fendrich | AP Tennis Writer $6 billion in revenue Continued from page 1 Angel was raised in Washington, DC, and Angel Rich, Founder, The Wealth Factory App graduated from Hampton University. She also stud- cessful at doing this! In on board as well. ied at the University of In- fact, her company has A major challenge for ternational Business and been so impressive that Angel has been that Economics in Beijing, the National Alliance of women are still heavily dis- China. Public Charter Schools criminated against in the After winning named it the ninth best ed- business and techhnology Prudential’s annual Na- tech company of 2015. sectors, and their compa- tional Case competition Her company’s Credit nies are not equally for her marketing plan to Stacker app is available in funded. In fact, less than reach millennials, she four languages and in 40 20% of venture capital dol- worked briefly as a global countries, and is quickly lars go to women-owned market research analyst approaching 1 million companies. And, for Black for Prudential, where she downloads. women, the numbers are conducted over 70 finan- Although the app is even lower. cial behavior modification free for users to down- According to a report Sloane Stephens, of the United States, reacts after scoring a point against studies. load, the revenue model by #ProjectDiane, Black Madison Keys, of the United States, during the women’s singles final of She says that during is to generate money on women represent only 4% the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in New York. her time there, she helped the back-end from adver- of all women-led tech (AP Photo/Adam Hunger) the company generate tisers in addition to con- startups in the United more than $6 billion in rev- tracts, including one that States. NEW YORK (AP) nament in the Open era, Keys, 22, and enue. She resigned, how- she already has with the Angel told Forbes — Sloane Stephens which began in 1968. Stephens, 24, have ever in 2013, to start her Dept. of Health and Hu- during an interview, “My dominated a shaky This was the first known each other for own company, The Wealth man Services. She also competitor raised $75 mil- Madison Keys in the all-American women’s years and are close Factory. already has a partnership lion. I won best financial U.S. Open final and won final at Flushing Mead- friends. They texted and Angel’s ultimate goal with the D.C. Dept of In- product and best learning 6-3, 6-0 on Saturday to ows since 2002, when spoke on the phone with her company is (and surance, Securities, and game. My company raised earn her first Grand Serena Williams beat early in 2017, when both has always been) to de- Banking. only $200,000.” Slam title, capping a re- Venus Williams. sat out the Australian velop financial literacy In time, other major But she is not giving markably rapid rise af- It was also only the Open because of op- edtech games that em- financial companies like up; She’s determined to ter sitting out 11 months second time in the Open erations — Keys on her power and educate both NASDAQ, J.P. Morgan & make it work regardless, because of foot surgery. era that two women in left wrist, Stephens on students and adults. And Chase, Wells Fargo, and and so far, she’s come The 83rd-ranked New York were making her left foot. she has been very suc- more will likely want to get very, very far! Stephens is only the their Grand Slam final When the match second unseeded debuts against each ended, they met at the woman to win the tour- other. net for a hug. MBK Saturday Coding Makerspace at the Carver Museum
Changing Expecta- Nov. 4th & 11th, Dec. loaned laptops, and reim- tions, a local nonprofit, is 2nd, 9th, 20th, 21st, bursement for WiFi access hosting the second year of 22nd, 23rd, 30th from to code online at home. Stu- the FREE My Brother’s 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. dents will also learn how to Keeper Coding Makerspace The young men will create an entrepreneurship at the Carver Museum. We also prepare for jobs in plan to start their own tech are seeking young men of the field of cybersecurity company. color (Black and His- by learning how to code You may visit panic) from middle and being part of a Cyber changeexpectations.org for school and high school to Patriot competition photos from past programs. learn how to create digi- team. Incentives include For more info and to apply, tal electronics projects earning a $300 stipend, contact Dr. Phillip Eaglin at that solve real tech prob- city bus passes, break- [email protected] or lems. Program dates are fast and lunch, electron- by phone at (512) 496- Sept 30, Oct. 14th & 28th, ics kits to take home, 6824. www.theaustinvillager.com THE BULLETIN THE VILLAGER/September 15, 2017 ~ Page 3 McCauley Wins Austin Chapter, BIG We Want YOU! Advertise With National 2017 Oratorical Competition The Christian McCauley, VILLAGER a sophomore attending San Marcos High School is the son of Dr. Christopher Country Boyz Fixin’s and Mrs. Madeline P. 4140 E. 12th Street, Austin, TX 78721 McCauley of San Marcos, Featuring Fish, Poboys, Hot Wings, Pork Chops, Homemade Gumbo, Shrimp and Alligator Texas. Christian repre- DINE IN OR ORDER TO GO sented the Austin Chapter Mon - Friday 11 am - 8 p.m. and Region VI, and Won 1stt Saturday - 12 noon - 5 p.m. Place in the Blacks In Gov- Closed Sunday ernments (BIG) national Call (512) 928-5555 student oratorical competi- tion held in Atlantic, New Jersey, during BIG’s 39th Annual Training Institute on August 24, 2017. DOUBLE During the competi- tion Christian captured the full attention of the judges Pictured from left to right: Honorable Darlene H. Young, Chair, BIG “R” and audience with his National Board, (center) Christian McCauley, National Competition 1st powerful oration of the Place Winner, Honorable Dr. Doris A. Sartor, BIG National President competitions 2017 Theme: Uniting the Blue Divide: What Can Young GROCERY People Do to Improve the *We cash ALL Tax Refund*Checks *Check Out Relationship between Law Enforcement and Their 450l East Martin Luther King Blvd. Communities? The com- petition included students Ebenezer Baptist Church from across the U.S. mak- 1010 East 10th Street 512-478-1875 Fax 512-478-1892 Bus Ministry Call 512-478-1875 ing it one of those most exciting conference events Sunday Services Worship Service 8:00 A.M. closing out the week of Sunday School 9:00 A.M. professional development Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. Worship Service 11:00 A.M. training. We wish Christian Wednesday all the best as he contin- Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. ues his activities with his Dr. Ricky Freeman, Child Development Center Pictured from left to right: Austin Chapter - Darrell G. Porter, Trea- Pastor Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 church, school and family. surer, Honorable Gregory Reeves, Chapter President, Christian McCauley, The purpose of BIG’s National Competition 1st Place Winner, Terry Lendo, 1st VP, Youth Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church Training In Communica- Program Chair, Roye L. Reeves, Parliamentarian, Chair Project BIG Vote, 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 tions (TIC) Program is to (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax Honorable Trekeshelia Powell, Secretary provide young people Web Site - www.themount.net training in communica- development organization nized industry leader in pro- stimulate personal devel- WORSHIP SERVICES opment and professional- Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. tions, leadership skills, and that is an advocate for viding civil servants low Church School - 9:45 a.m. practical experiences to jobs, education, career ad- cost/high benefit, quality, ism, and continuously fo- Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon develop those skills. The vancement, housing and real-time, and progressive cuses on achieving equal- Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. TIC Program is composed health services on behalf training that enhances their ity of opportunity for all “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 of two parts: a) Communi- of the 3.0 million African Individual Training and De- Americans. The 40th An- A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor cations Academy, and b) Americans employed and velopment Plans. nual Training Institute will Student Oratorical Con- retirees, in federal, state, BIG NTI utilizes sub- be held in August 13-16, Agape Baptist Church In “The Centre” Bldg. F-15 7801 N. Lamar Blvd. (SE Corner of N Lamar and 183) test. The TIC targets 9th – local governments and ject-matter training ex- 2018 in New Orleans, LA AGAPE is a chuch for all people. “Where Jesus Christ is Magnified and the love He exhibited is Exemplified.” Come, receive God’s unconditional lovefor you. 12th Grade students to military services. BIG’s or- perts from academia, gov- The Austin Chapter of For there is no greater love! compete for scholarships ganizational structure is ernment, and the private Blacks In Government cel- Church Services rd and awards. The TIC pro- comprised of 300 chapters sector. BIG NTI is prima- ebrated its 33 Anniver- Sunday School 9:30 AM gram enables the Austin strategically located rily designed to elevate sary date on September Sunday Worship 11:00 AM st Mid-Week Service Thursday: Praise, Chapter to make a positive throughout the United the day-to-day work per- 1 , 2017. For more infor- Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM contribution in the com- States. Blacks In Govern- formance of federal, state, mation on future student Rev. H. Ed Calahan Call 454-1547 for Transporation munity, thus increasing ment (BIG) is a non-profit, and local municipality gov- programs please contact Pastor Website www.agapebcaustintx.com Terry Lendo, 1st Vice Presi- the chapter’s visibility. It 501c3 employee advo- ernment employees A Ministry That Ministers provides an excellent op- cacy, training and educa- coupled with methods on dent and Youth Program portunity to share with tion professional develop- how to recognize and em- Chair @ (512) 587-0072. others BIG’s mission and ment association that ex- brace a leadership role in Thank You for Think BIG!!! vision. BIG is a nonprofit, ecutes a preeminent An- the thrust of reinventing www.bignet.org or http:// nonpartisan, educational, nual National Training In- government. BIG culti- www.bignet.org/regional/ training, and professional stitute (NTI). BIG is a recog- vates a desire to succeed, region6/index.htm Globalizing the Gospel 1179 San Bernard Street, Edward M. Fleming, Austin, TX 78702, 512-478-7023 Ebenezer Celebrates Sr. Pastor Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:00 A.M. Pastoral Anniversary Sunday Morning Worship, 10:15 A.M. OLIVET BAPTIST The Ebenezer Baptist Church will celebrate the fifth Visit our website @ www.obcaus.org CHURCH pastoral anniversary of Pastor, Dr. Ricky Freeman on DAVID CHAPEL Missionary Baptist Church Sunday, September 24, at 11:00 a.m. “ A Vision of Ex- SUNDAY cellence: Honoring the Past. Embracing the Future,” will Christian Education 9:15a.m. | Worship 10:30 a.m. be the anniversary theme. The guest speaker will be Nursery Available WEDNESDAY | Reverend Howard L. Wills, Sr., Pastor of Greater New Worship 1st Wed. monthly 7:00p.m. | Bible Study 7:30p.m. Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Kankakee, IL. A re-
ception will take place in the Family Life Center after the 2211 East Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. Austin, TX 78702 worship service. Ebenezer Baptist Church is located at Office: 512-472-9748 Fax: 512-472-5399 Dr. Rickey Freeman, Pastor of Ebenezer 1010 East 10th Street. The public is invited to attend. Website: www.davidchapel.org Email: [email protected] Dr. Joseph C. Parker, Jr. Senior Pastor “A Church with a Heart for The Community” New Lincoln Missionary Baptist Church Olive Branch Fellowship of Austin / All Faith Chapel 2215 E. 8th St., Austin, TX 78702 4110 Guadalupe St Bldg #639 Austin, TX 78751 Sunday Morning This life, therefore, is not righteous- Imani Community Church Going to Higher Heights, Worship @ 11: am ness, but growth in righteousness; not health, Davis Elementray Auditorium 5214 West Duval Road Trusting God along the way. but healing; not being, but becoming; not rest, Sunday School 9:00am but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be, Sunday School 9:00 A.M. BTU: 10:00am but we are growing toward it. The process is Morning Worship - 11:00 am Worship Service 10:00 A.M. not yet finished, but it is going on. This is not •Power Hour Bible Life Group 6:00 P.M. Church Phone (512) 477-2714 the end, but it is the road. All does not yet Cell Phont (512) 585-0744 gleam in glory, but all is being purified. Imani Complex & Office, Email: --- Martin Luther 11800 Mustang at Duval Austin, Texas 78727 [email protected] Romans 5:1 Therefore,having been Rev. Darron E. Patterson Visit:imanichurch.com www.newlincolnmbc.org justified by faith, we have peace Pastor Kenneth Hill, Pastor with God through our Lord Jesus Christ Rev. Dr. Jacquelyn Donald-Mims Office: 512-343-9300 GRACEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH St. Peter’s United Methodist Church BETHEL-ST. PAUL UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH Felix Bamirin, Pastor 4509 Springdale Road Austin, Tx 78723 877 W. Hempstead, Giddings, Texas 78942 Office 512- 926-1686 Fax 512-929-7281 JOIN US This SUNDAY / THURSDAY Christian Web Site- Weekly Schedule @ 12424 Scofield Farms Drive, Austin, TX 78758 stpetersaustintx.ning.com [email protected] Sunday School 9:00 a.m. (By Parmer Lane Baptist Church building, behind Wells Fargo) THE PLACE WHERE WE STEP OUT ON FAITH. COME AND STEP OUT ON FAITH WITH US Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. SUNDAYS 10:30 A.M., THURSDAYS 7:30 P.M. Sunday School 8:45 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Praise and Worship 10:15 a.m. Experience Grace For Life Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Pastor J.R.Roberson & Study 6:00p.m. and Praise /Bible Study 6:30 p.m. First lady Lillian Robertson Call: 682.472.9073 l Email: [email protected] l Rev. Jack C. 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/September 15, 2017 YOUTH BRIGADE www.theaustinvillager.com
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Youth of Today Hope of Tomorrow Happy Birthday First Week of School Week One students and that the other dad to come home from in the 8th grade. For me my kids look up to us. I thought work. first day of school was on that it would be hard start- When my dad made it Monday, August 21st 2017 ing fifth grade but, it is re- home we went to the movie while others start school on ally fun and easy. My favor- theater to watch the horror the 28th lucky me. The first ite subject is science be- movie "IT" I really wanted week of school was great cause the teacher makes it to see the movie because i during that week it didn’t fun. Having three teachers love horror movies and I'm even feel like I left the 7th is different, but it makes me not scared at all. My broth- grade. feel closer and closer to ers stayed with my aunt be- I think it felt like I was middle school. Math is okay cause they were scared of still in the 7th grade be- Montrae Nelson because last year I wasn’t a the movie. cause I pretty much knew really big fan of math but Four Points M. S. Finally, The movie was everyone there. I’m very this year I’m really going to Hello, Today Septem- really good so after that we Ruby George happy because my friend focus and ask questions to ber 9, is my birthday and went home to get my broth- Riojas Elementary that’s like a brother to me make sure I understand. My Jaelyn Stone and I'm really excited to be ers and went to my favorite shout out to Kyle Brown still I started school on Au- goals are to be kind, help Kealing M. S. turning 13 years old. My restaurant. My aunt bought goes there. Me and Kyle are gust 28, 2017. I was really other people, focus in class, family really makes a big me a new x-box gift card and Hello there my name trying out for football we excited because I couldn't make good grades, do ev- deal about my birthday and i was able to buy a new is Jaelyn Stone, I attend have 1 week of tryouts wait to learn new things and erything I’m supposed to they make it really special game my brothers and i can Kealing Middle school, I am down 1 more to go. do what the fifth graders did do, and have fun. When I do every year. My Mom bought play. Overall my birthday last year. My teachers say all of these things I will some of my favorite snacks was special just like always that we are the oldest of graduate successfully. to eat while we wait on my thanks to my family. Stress and Challenges myself. I'm often disappoint Plants vs Zombies myself for saying or even New Everything thinking that I am dumb. 24 players. Sometimes I go to school or the best thing is that I like this game be- come out of school frus- they’re women! Girl cause I like the action and trated and not talking to its humour. My favorite power! The worst part is anyone. Life is hard. game mode is the one that the old coaches aren’t Something I've where there are only four learned and that I try to ap- at Hornsby anymore, but players and you have to it’s a new year so it’s new ply myself to, is that life is take one 12 waves of zom- not hard, it's a challenge. beginnings. bies and 4 bosses. Another When I come to this point There are even new game mode that is fun to in thought that I am close to kids in fourth grade and play is the mixed mode, I quitting on something that even more new kids I’ve like this game mode be- is hard, I tell myself that it had in past grades. So any cause you have to travel SaNaya White is not hard, but it is chal- Kamryn Mack one can make new across a long map and try Ann Richards lenging. I realize that I am Joshua Moore and take over the garden. Hornsby- Dunlap Elem. friends!!! Lately, since school not the only one who is Manor New Tech M.S. Lastly, one interesting Another thing that has started, I have been struggling, so I write this ar- part is that you are able to When I first arrived in changed in the fourth grade stressed out and tired. It's ticle to help others under- customize the characters fourth grade I was really was that I was in another hard to participate in after stand that you can get Plants vs Zombies is an you have earned to make nervous, I was really skep- building when I transferred school activities such as through it no matter how online multiplayer game. them look the way you tical about how my teach- sports, while also keeping hard it can appear. Take the to the fourth grade - also This game has many fea- want them. I also like that ers would be. My main up grades, completing all difficult things, turn them known as the fourth grade tures and game modes that as you get to higher level homework and project as- into a challenge that will teacher taught Language and fifth grade pod instead you can play. In in order to you start unlocking really signments, as well as being help you mentally or physi- Arts and Social Studies. of being in the lower grade play there must be at least good characters. She was really nice, in a class above my grade cally grow, then once building!! It’s really exciting you've achieved them, friendly and generous level (for me). Even though because as I get older, the praise yourself for it and when I got to know her. school only recently more responsibilities I have, Sow What? started, I believe that compare your thoughts be- My math and science and the more serious went home to think about school is hard and stressful. fore and after the achieve- teacher is another teacher people take me. Younger how we would use our Most days I feel that I won't ment. I will take my own I met. It didn’t take long to kids look up to the older kids knowledge to fix a prob- complete something, or advice while challenging realize she was really en- as an inspiration and it lem. beat myself up and doubt you to take it too. thusiastic, fun and really makes me feel like, since I’m It just so happened liked teaching kids a ton. in fourth grade, I’m a new that right around this time, Let’s move on to the and improved person and a family that my family is College Visit: NYU Specials teachers. In P.E we the past is in the past. friends with moved into a about life on campus and have new coaches. The So yeah, a ton of new house. The past own- the application process. Af- new coaches in my opin- things have changed in ers of the house left behind ter the information session, ion are good instructors fourth grade, but it’s all in a raised bed and a large pot, we were split into groups and demonstrators and good way. still full of the remains of old with a tour guide in each Quinn Langford fruit and vegetable plants. I group. Cedar Ridge H. S. immediately saw this as an Based on what our Fly-in Acceptance opportunity to help them tour guide shared and what Girl Scouts has a pro- have a fresh source of nu- I observed, there were sev- based curriculum that en- gram that encourages girls tritious fruits and veg- eral unique elements about courages student explora- to find identify a problem, etables. I volunteered to do NYU. First, NYU doesn’t tion as well as "breadth come up with a solution, research and manual labor Ira “T.J.” Williams have a traditional college and depth" over a wide assemble a team, and carry in order to get the garden Cedar Ridge H. S. campus. Instead, the cam- range of intellectual disci- out the plan. These projects up and running. On Septem- During my college pus is made up of several plines. are known as Journeys, and ber 2nd, I went to the house searches, I am looking for buildings surrounding Furthermore, I am ex- are precursors of the Gold to clear out the bed and the schools that are in close Washington Square in Man- cited because of Pomona's Award project, the comple- pot. When we first started to proximity to large, metro- hattan. Also, NYU doesn’t location in Southern Cali- tion of which is the highest work, we found a rabbit politan cities. So, during my even have a football team. achievement in Girl Scouts. amongst the plants, so we However, it does offer a fornia, about 30 minutes summer break, my parents This summer, I went to my will need to get some sort of and I visited New York Uni- great education and intern- from Los Angeles. I love its first Journey kick-off. The screen to put up so that ro- versity (NYU) and attended ship opportunities in the mild, sunny weather as theme of the Journey is dents don’t eat all the plants. an information session and city. While on the tour, we well as the extensive Jalen Moore “Sow What?” It is directed After we had pulled out all a campus tour. After that were also able to look in- amount of opportunities toward Seniors, which are of the plants and weeds, I side classrooms and go into KIPP Austin Collegiate visit, NYU has definitely be- offered in the Los Angeles Girl Scouts in grades nine loosened the soil, mixed it come one of my top choices. NYU’s biggest library. I was recently ac- metropolitan area. through ten. At the kick-off, around, and smoothed it out. Our visit started in the NYU definitely cepted into a fly-in pro- Pomona was my first other girls and I spent seven Then we sprayed some wa- Visitor Center on campus. grabbed my attention due gram at Pomona College, choice college at one hours learning about nutri- ter on the dirt to moisten it There, they checked us in to its location in one of the one of my top choice point last year, and I'm so tion. Several guest speakers a bit. Finally, we went in- and handed me a brochure world’s largest cities, it’s schools. I will be flying to excited that I earned the lectured us about the im- side the house and with information about academic rigor and the portance of having a proper strategized. We plan to number of activities and at- California on September ability to stay on campus NYU. During the informa- diet, and we visited a small grow broccoli, onions, cab- tion session, the presenter tractions one could experi- 30th and living on campus and interact with students farm in an Austin neighbor- bage, lettuce, and carrots. told us about the number of ence when living in Man- for a few days to get a pro- and faculty. I hope that this hood that sells fresh, or- The family seems excited, opportunities to study hattan. NYU is an excep- spective look at Pomona's acceptance is just the first ganic food to local restau- and I look forward to turn- abroad that NYU provides. tional school that I will keep college life. I value of many more fly-in oppor- rants. After learning about ing the present patch of soil The presenter also told the in mind when I start apply- Pomona's liberal arts tunities to come. food for a full day, we all into a thriving garden. students and their families ing to schools next summer. www.theaustinvillager.com THE COURIER THE VILLAGER/September 15, 2017~ Page 5 The Future is Unrealistic Back to School Bash School House Leader able to be scanned. The but also to families so they were things I have been problems I see with this could have fun. They also getting use too. Taking ac- are access to cell phones had a football game where tion and trying to make a and what happens if the the Manor High School difference in peoples live app stops working. cheerleaders and high are things I always try and At my school, cell steppers supported the do. This is my first try at phone access is becoming Manor Mustangs. something like this and I more and more limited, This event had fun thought this would be fun with teachers now being games, face painting, food, to try. Middle school is told that even if they give prizes, the Reading On the more intense than el- the students permission to Go Bus program, and ementary school. There use their phones, that it many more activities for are more interesting thing can still be taken up. So, if the whole family. The to get involved in. Being in Chance Hall someone’s cell phone gets Alyssa James Winn Reading on the Go Bus an all boys school is a little Del Valle High School taken up before lunch, Manor Early College program gave out many Tyler Allen different also. The class My school already how’re they going to get free books to kids to read. Gus Garcia YMLA dealing with robotic is my has had its first piece of any food? The lunch ladies On September 1, MISD has been doing the I decided to run for favorite. September 15, is drama, and it actually has won’t type in your ID num- 2017, Manor Independent Reading on the Bus pro- "School House Leader". I the beginning of Hispanic nothing to do with a single ber and it costs 15 dollars School District (MISD) had gram all summer so each had to fill out an applica- History Month. I live student’s behavior, but ac- to get your phone back. a Back To School Bash at day kids can get more and tion. It was very interest- around people that are tually it’s all about the id’s Also, the app is de- the Manor Athletic Com- more books as they go. ing. I was surprised that I very interested in history. that we have in order to pendent on a wifi connec- plex. The back to school Many families enjoyed had to make a short Hispanic History Month get lunch. tion. And last year, there bash money went to the their time at the Manor speech before the school recognize the contribution You see, in the past, were multiple evens of the Hurricane Harvey victims, Back to School Bash. in the cafeteria. My friends of Hispanics and Latino the school would give you school wifi deleting itself told me it was okay. There Americans to the group's one permanent copy of from existence. When that were five things needed to Heritage and Culture. This your id, and if you loost it, happens, most teachers Standing Up to a Friend become a good leader. September 15 roots go you had to pay 5 dollars in aren’t even able to teach stand up to your enemies. They were know your own back to the Anniversary of order to get another copy. their classes, and last year, When you have an enemy strength. Getting involve Five Latin American Coun- Last year was no different, the kids who had the app they aren’t really someone and gaining experience tries. except you could opt into used their physical IDs for you want to be around. having an electronic id as the first time. They can bring you down, backup. This year, the I personally think that and you don’t want that so school is trying to force the my school should do what you never hang around electronic id on everyone, it did last year: Hand out them, but when you have and it’s just not realistic. physical a physical ID to a good friend it is different. The app goes on your everyone, and then allow You hang out with them phone and tracks the people to opt in for an and you are usually around points you get from teach- electronic id. them, so if you get in an ers and staff for good be- Because it worked argument then the people havior while also being last year, so how will it not Kennedy George you hang out with, who able to display an ID that’s work now? Weiss High School you partner up with in classes, and what you do “It takes a great deal after school could change. 9/11 of courage to stand up to It could especially be hard in Pennsylvania. About your enemies, but even to change seeing that that 3,000 people were killed. more to stand up to your used to be a person that On September 10, friends.” you got used to seeing, or Girl Scouts from troop - J K Rowling they were someone you 1587 observed the 9/11 I do think that it takes always talked to. That's anniversary with a service more courage to stand up why standing up to them attended the U.S. Air the Villager. It was such project. We gave back to to your friends than to could be challenging Force Academy in Colo- a positive outlet for me. our community by thank- rado and graduated in For example, when I’d ing the Pflugerville Police 1995 as a 2nd Lieuten- write my articles, it af- Department for their ser- ant with a B.S. in En- forded me an opportu- vice. We prepared a deli- “Where Are glish Literature. From nity to escape a world of cious meal, delivered it, there, I went to Under- poverty. It provided Ava Roberts and toured the police sta- graduate Pilot Training me a platform to share Pflugerville M. S. tion. The policemen were They Now” (UPT)in Oklahoma and my perspectives with September 11, 2001 very happy and apprecia- graduated in 1997 as a local Austinites and is a day that changed his- tive! C-130 Hercules pilot. In neighboring communi- tory! Sixteen years ago al- My family and I ob- 2005, I graduated from ties. Seeing my “news Qaeda, an Islamic terrorist served the 9/11 anniver- Guest Columnist Embry Riddle Univer- stories” in print made group, hijacked four do- sary by remembering sity with my Master’s me feel special … like I mestic airplanes and car- those who died and pray- Wanda Degree in Aeronautical had a real voice. Writ- ried out suicide attacks in ing for world peace. We Science with a 4.0 GPA. ing for the Villager gave the United States. Two of explored ways to show our During my 22 year Air me hope for a brighter the planes were flown into continued support and K. Force career, I traveled future. It also spawned the twin towers of the honor for first responders to 45 states and 47 na- a true love for writing World Trade Center in in our community. Every- Hayes tions, including mis- which culminated with New York. One plane was one should find a way to sions in Afghanistan my English degree. flown into the Pentagon serve or give-back during and Iraq.I also accumu- Today, I still express top military building in the September 11 Day of By: Sean Gradney lated over 200 combat myself through writ- Washington, DC. And, the Service and Remem- Hello everyone! flight hours and 4,000 ing by way of my jour- last plane crashed in a field brance! My name in Sean total flight hours--all ac- nal entries and a collec- Gradney and I was a cident free--something tion of poems. Who proud Villager Brigader I’m very thankful for. knows, maybe one day Cross Country Meet from 1989-1991. I was I officially retired I’ll write a book! My meet started at 6:30 but asked to provide an up- from the Air Force in “take away” message my team had to be on the date on my life, so here June 2017. I have now is that writing is a fun- school bus at Austin High we go: I attended the moved on to the Airline damental form of ex- School by 5:45. The order former Albert Sidney industry and am cur- pression we should all we had the runs on were Johnston High School rently in training to be- learn to love. And I Girls Varsity, Boys Varsity, (now known as Eastside come a first officer (co- sincerely thank Mr. Girls Junior Varsity, and Memorial) and gradu- pilot). I will forever be Tommy Wyatt and the Boys Junior Varsity. ated valedictorian in grateful for my Villager for planting Since I was on the 1991. Subsequently, I experiencewriting for this seed in my life. Junior Varsity team, I had to run when it was really can be a superhero for and agility, special super- hot. We had to run 3 miles CASA children who’ve been hero guest appearances, Averill Topps on the trail that was abused or neglected. You villains to defeat, bounce Stephen F. Austin H.S. around the school. I don't Superhero choose what kind of su- houses, tasty food, amaz- remember my time but I perhero you will be: regis- ing photo ops and lots of Hello everybody, to- know that the fastest time ter for the race, donate to fun family activities! day I would like to tell you was 16 minutes. I had a Run kids, fundraise for the CASA speaks up for about my Cross Country really good time at the Sun Sep. 17th cause, or do all 3! children who’ve been meet I had on Saturday. meet and can't wait until 7:00 am - 10:30 am Race day will feature abused or neglected by On Saturday 9th, I the next one. our annual superhero cos- empowering our commu- went Saint Andrews Epis- That's all for this Run, walk or fly to the tume contest, an obstacle nity to volunteer as advo- copal School to compete in week, Until Next Time... 2017 CASA Superhero Run course by BAM Academy cates for them in the court a Cross Country meet. The Go Austin High Maroons! 5K and Kids 1K where you to test your super strength system. Page 6 ~ THE VILLAGER/September 15, 2017 DIASPORA www.theaustinvillager.com Austin Welcomes and Celebrates The Capital Area Progressive Democrats Janet Jackson’s State of The World Tour by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | By Naomi Richard | Villager Columnist VILLAGER Contributor Thursday, Septem- ber 7, 2017, the Capital Global music icon, Area Progressive multiple GRAMMY® Democrats (CAPD) held Award-winner and multi- their 23rd Annual “Kick platinum selling artist, the Ass” Award. This event incomparable JANET that was held in the JACKSON, stopped in “heart of downtown Austin, Texas September Austin” brought to- 10, 2017 at the Frank Erwin gether the leadership of Center. Produced by Live Travis County in order Nation, the STATE OF to honor those who have THE WORLD TOUR made a difference in the made multiple stops in community. According Texas and will hit all four to the organizers, “CAPD Pictured left to right: Texas House of corners of the U.S. is proud to honor Shirley representative Celia Israel and Editor and It is hard to believe Johnson and Glen Publisher of The Villager Newspaper Tommy she gave birth January 3! Maxey. Shirley will be Wyatt. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon She looked incredible with recognized with the inau- her thin sexy frame, flow- gural Shirley Johnson Representative Donna County. Furthermore, ing hair and distinguishing Legacy Memorial and Howard, and Texas the CAPD has been in- dimples. She rocked the Glen will be awarded the State House Representa- strumental in getting Janet Jackson State of The World Tour 2017. stage like the superstar that Emma S. Barrientos Life- tive Celia Israel. More- numerous Democrats Photo credit: Naomi Richard she is, glowing from side- time Achievement over these individuals elected in Travis to-side! Done For Me Lately” sen- gust 2015, but just one year Award.” are those who have a County. According to Janet is the epitome sation did not disappoint, ago she reached out di- In addition of hav- made a difference in the CAPD, “We have of an entertainer delivering delivering fan favorites rectly to fans via Twitter ing a lifetime Achieve- their community. For been an integral part of a profound stage presence like Escapade, When I with news of her focusing ment Award recipient, instance, Mr. Wyatt, the the Austin community with ornate silk screen de- Think of You, What Would on starting a family, con- there were four other owner of the Austin Vil- for the past 23 years. We signs, dancers, a live band I Do Without You, That’s firmed months later with individuals who re- lager Newspaper has support and help and the voice that is her the Way Love Goes, Nasty the arrival of her first child. ceived the “Kick Ass” been politically and so- Democrats get elected trademark. It was intrigu- Boy, State of the World and Since, she has taken the Award. According to cially involved in the up and down the ballot ing to see her dancers in- the list goes on. What an past year to enjoy preg- the CAPD they in- community. and support progres- clusive of full figured amazing moment to see nancy and motherhood, cluded, “Judge George Finally, the CAPD sive issues that impact members, teenagers, this incomparable legend and she now returns to the C. Thomas, Tommy is the prominent Demo- all residents of Austin, women and men of all per- and member of the famed live stage to give her fans Wyatt, TX State House crat party club in Travis Texas, and the nation.” suasions. The dancers Jackson Family live and everything they could hope looked like the world and in person. This was an op- for in one epic concert Austin Hosts Gathering of Policing Advocates & Policy Makers kept the crowd on their feet portunity of a lifetime for event. AUSTIN, TX — Nonprofit community policing research organization, MEA- and in the aisles dancing. many in attendance. The STATE OF THE SURE, announced that it will hold the first Big Data & Community Policing Con- The energy in the room The legendary enter- WORLD TOUR, delivering was electrifying! tainer began her sold out live music the way it should ference October 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Big Data will bring together hundreds The “What Have You Unbreakable Tour in Au- be experienced! of law enforcement leaders, activists, tech developers, students, analysts, con- cerned citizens and stakeholders to join in a dialogue to learn more about data- based community policing. All participants will be able to join the conversa- Capital Metro’s wellness Austin’s tion, and learn about policing challenges and solutions through dynamic ses- sions. This conference will explore current and emerging efforts to improve program offers free Annual the relationship between citizens and police through uses of data that increase transparency, build community trust, and strengthen accountability. personal training and Free For more information on MEASURE and the Big Data & Community Polic- ing Conference visit www.BDCPC2017.eventbrite.com, or follow exercise programming Museum @MEASUREAUSTIN on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook. Day Austin Soccer Tournament
The Austin Mu- Continued from page 1 Challenges” that promote a seum Partnership an- nity or employee pro- healthier lifestyle by engag- nounces its 20th Annual grams. The Health & ing employees in friendly Austin Museum Day, a Wellness Award recog- competitions, like a recent free city-wide celebra- nizes companies “that Healthy Eating Challenge. tion of art, culture, his- actively encourage em- The wellness pro- tory, music, nature, and ployees to engage in a gram has been in effect at science on Sunday, healthy and well-balanced the agency since 2003 and September 17, 2017. lifestyle.” Capital Metro features four fitness facili- More than thirty-five was awarded in the large ties that allow Capital museums in the greater company category (for or- Metro employees to stay Austin area will welcome ganizations with more fit at easy-to-access loca- visitors with special pro- than 400 employees), tions. Each location is gramming, including Austin Congo Soccer Team. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon which featured companies staffed with full or part- guided exhibition tours, like AMD, Samsung, Baylor time fitness specialists, hands-on activities, and by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | Villager Columnist Scott & White, and who oversee fitness train- more, for visitors of all On September 16th, the group African Diaspora United (ADU) plans to hold RetailMeNot. ing, smoking cessation ages. Organized by the their 1st edition of the soccer tournament called the Cup of Nations. This all day Capital Metro’s classes and biometric as- Austin Museum Partner- event will be held at the North East Metropolitan Park which is located in Pflugerville. wellness program offers sessments. Almost 75 per- ship, a consortium of According to the organizers of the World Cup, “This event will be more than a soc- free personal training and cent of eligible employees Austin area museums cer tournament. It will be a celebration of different cultures. We will have food, exercise programming fo- participate in the wellness founded in 1998, Austin refreshment, a business expo with booths available for vendors and an after party/ cusing on ergonomics and program. Museum Day is a trophy ceremony later in the evening.” safety, exercise classes, “We’re thrilled and longstanding collabora- According to the organizers, there will be soccer teams coming from through- health seminars and infor- grateful that the Austin tion among Austin’s cul- out the State of Texas. In addition the organizers have stated that, “The tournament mation distribution on all Chamber of Commerce tural institutions that in- will feature 8 teams with 2 groups of 4 teams. After an elimination round, the first health topics. The agency chose to honor Capital vites the public to expe- two (2) of the two groups will be qualified for the semi-final, followed by the final.” has also instituted healthy- Metro,” said Abraham rience for the first time, Moreover, some of the teams that will be in the tournament includes the following eating menus at its em- Acosta, the agency’s or to rediscover, the dy- from Houston - Gabon; Dallas - Ivory Coast; San Antonio- Cameroon; Cam Foot United; ployee cafeteria and vend- wellness program man- namic, high-quality re- Austin - International Austin Black Stars; and Austin - Congo. ing machines and ensured ager. “But, mostly, I want sources at museums in Not only is it an opportunity to play soccer but, also an opportunity to talk that all Capital Metro of- to thank everyone who their community. about issues that tend to be “brushed to the side by the African Diaspora commu- fices, transit stops and participates in the Last year, nearly nity” such as business and social engagement. As previously stated by the organiz- Park & Rides are smoke- wellness program. They 30,000 area residents ers, this tournament is more than playing a soccer game, but rather an opportunity free. Another component are the real reason we are visited their community to open a dialogue on how the African Diaspora community in Central Texas can and of the program is the imple- able to achieve our goals museums on Austin Mu- throughout the State of Texas create sustainable businesses and also to help in their mentation of “Wellness and be recognized for it.” seum Day. communities. www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/September 15, 2017 ~ Page 7 EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS Applications for those “aging in” to DACA have been eliminated already
Continued from page 1 who were expecting to for DACA), but would In responding to a qualify for DACA have have qualified when manufactured deadline just had that door they turned 15 — set by Texas and ending slammed shut in their DACA is essentially al- DACA this week, DHS faces. ready over. The govern- created a whole new se- President Trump ment isn’t accepting any ries of artificial dead- tweeted this morning, applications for initial lines. For current DACA “For all of those protection under DACA recipients whose work (DACA) that are con- that it received after permit and status ex- cerned about your sta- September 5. pires on or before March tus during the 6 month Immigrants who 5, 2018, renewal applica- period, you have noth- are currently protected tions have to be submit- ing to worry about - No by DACA, but whose ted and in the hands of action!” protections are set to DHS by October 5, 2017. Below, read more expire before the March The impact of this of the Vox explainer 5 “deadline,” are theo- arbitrary deadline could from Dara Lind, which retically in much better be significant. Some adds important context position under the With a deadline looming, immigrant advocates across the country have 200,000 DACA benefi- and clarity to the DACA government’s plan. launched a campaign to pressure President Trump to keep DACA in place. ciaries have to pull to- deadlines and implica- They have the opportu- (Photo: BrieAnna Frank/The Republic) gether $495 to pay the tions and why President nity to apply for one last According to Frank Without immedi- of thousands of teenagers fee and fill out paper- Trump’s tweet is misin- two-year renewal of Sharry, Executive Direc- ate action to support and pre-teens who were work perfectly in less formed: their deportation pro- tor of America’s Voice those applying for re- about to become eligible than a month in order to The Department of tection and work per- Education Fund: newals or a reconsid- have already had the gain renewal. If they Homeland Security’s mits, meaning they The crisis affecting eration of, at a mini- DACA door slammed in don’t know about the plan to wind down could remain protected those with DACA and mum, the October 5th their faces. President new deadline, or can’t DACA is a lot more by DACA into the early those who would have deadline by the Ad- Trump, and leaders from raise the funds, or get complicated than just months of 2020. applied for DACA is ministration, tens of both parties, having ex- anything in the applica- the March 5 “deadline.” But there’s a huge upon us. The arbitrary thousands of Dreamers pressed their desire to fix tion wrong, they will be It’s not punting DACA catch. They have to apply deadline imposed by will be sent back into this before the six month out of luck. The fallout for six months; it’s tak- by October 5, 2017 — a DHS on new applicants the shadows and ex- window closes, need to could begin as early as ing steps, over the next month after the an- (September 5th) and re- posed to deportation in know and need to act October. six months, to end the nouncement. Any re- newals (October 5th) is a matter of weeks. Tens now. program on March 5. already having a huge In addition, appli- newal applications re- “The Pflugerville In- “The Pflugerville cations for those “aging For immigrants ceived after that point impact on immigrants dependent School District Independent School District in” to DACA have been who were eligible for won’t be accepted, and who grew up in will open Proposals for: will open Proposals for: Elementary School Classroom Band Instruments, Sup- eliminated already. This DACA, but hadn’t ap- they’ll simply lose America and want only A/V Power Upgrade on Sep means that around two plied — or who were DACA when the expira- to work legally, attend plies, Instrument Repair, tember 27, 2017 @ 2:00 And Piano Tuning On Sep- hundred thousand pre- under 15 years old (the tion date on their current college and live without p.m. tember 26, 2017 @2:00 p.m. All proposals may be teens and teenagers minimum age to apply work permit arrives. fear of being deported. All proposals may be sub- submitted (by mail or hand mitted (by mail or hand carry) to: carry) to: Pflugerville ISD Austin Hosts Gathering of Policing Advocates & Policy Makers Pflugerville ISO, 1401 West 1401 West Pecan Pecan, Pflugerville, TX 78660 Pflugerville, TX 78660 Attn: Paula Bowden Attn: Craig Pruett AUSTIN, TX - Non- sity, Austin Police Depart- research and data. This For more information Proposals may be picked Proposals may be picked up profit community policing ment, Grassroots Leader- conference furthers our on MEASURE and the Big up in person or downloaded in person or downloaded research organization, ship, Travis County Con- efforts to advocate for col- Data & Community Polic- from the PISD website at: from the PFISD website www.pfisd.net. at:www.pfisd.net MEASURE, announced stables, Austin Justice Coa- laborative reform with ing Conference follow that it will hold the first Big lition and the Urban Insti- those that have the power @MEASUREAUSTIN on tute. Twitter, Instagram & Smith Paving Inc. is requesting quotes from DBE, M/WBE, Data & Community Polic- to change the culture of DVBE, & SBE subcontractors and suppliers for the following ing Conference October “MEASURE was cre- policing,” said Meme Facebook. areas of work: Fencing, Barricades, Site work, Erosion Control, 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Big ated to be a voice for the Styles, Founder and Presi- #BDCPC2017 Landscaping, and Concrete. Data will bring together underserved, backed by dent of MEASURE. #MeasureAustin AISD Project No. 17-2550 GROUP hundreds of law enforce- Pond and Pavement Repair at Overton Elementary School, LETTER TO POTENTIAL SUBCONTRACTORS Garcia Middle School, Wilhelmina Delco Center ment leaders, activists, Bid Instructions, copies of drawing, specifications and contract tech developers, students, P2MG, LLC is soliciting Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise participation for the following documents, addenda (if any) and other documents related to analysts, concerned citi- City of Austin project. Solicitation documents are available at our office or at One Texas Center, 505 Barton this Request for Bids will be available at: zens and stakeholders to Springs Road, 10th Floor, Suite 1045 C-Congress Room. Miller IDS Planroom Solicitation Name: Eilers Neighborhood Park - General Park Improvements Download documents at: www.planroom.millerids.com join in a dialogue to learn Solicitation Number: IFB 6100 CLMC673 Request and pick up printed documents at: Response Due Date and Time: P2MG, LLC requests all Subcontractor and Vendor Bids be submitted to more about data-based th P2MG, LLC by September 18th at 10:00 a.m.. P2MG, LLC to submit final bid to City of Austin prior to 11:00 1000 East 7 Street community policing. All a.m. on September 21st, 2017. Bid Opening on September 21st, 2017. Austin, Texas 78702 participants will be able to This Project Includes the Following Scopes of Service: (512) 381-5292 join the conversation, and % Concrete Email: [email protected] learn about policing chal- % Landscaping & Irrigation Bids submitted to: % Demolition Services Smith Paving lenges and solutions % Pipe and Tube Railings Casey Smith through dynamic sessions. % Construction Entrance 10306 Brodie Lane % Silt Fence Austin, TX 78748 This conference will ex- % Masonry/Retaining Walls plore current and emerg- % Excavation Services Tel: (512) 233-4444 ing efforts to improve the % Fabricated Steel Equipment Fax: (512) 280-5545 % Stone/Rock Email: [email protected] relationship between citi- % Heavy Construction Equipment zens and police through % Sitework uses of data that increase % Playground Equipment and Structures % Playground Protective Surfacing transparency, build com- % Site Furnishings munity trust, and Contact our office for detailed information on the scopes of services to be subcontracted and the relevant strengthen accountability. terms and conditions of the contract. Contact: Jay Smith, Senior P.M, P2MG, LLC at (512) 317-7650 or [email protected] The Big Data & Com- P2MG, LLC Fax Number: (713) 328-4799 munity Policing Confer- All Responses MUST be received by: September 18th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.. ence will feature Mayor P2MG, LLC is pleased to invite you to participate with us in the Eilers Neighborhood Park - General Park Are you interested in doing business Steve Adler, Chief Brian Improvements project (Solicitation Number IFB 6100 CLMC673). Bid opening is on Thursday, September 14th, 2017. We are requesting all subcontractor and supplier bids be turned into P2MG by Tuesday, September with the City of Austin? Manley of Austin Police 12th, 2017 in order to submit a complete bid in a timely manner. Department, Nelson SUMMARY OF PROJECT: We are here for you! General park improvements at Eilers Neighborhood Park to include landscape improvements, play equipment Linder of the NAACP, Dr. improvements, site furnishings and hardscape improvements to an existing playground/picnic area. City of Austin Rebecca Neusteter of the Please confirm if you are going to submit pricing. Y/N Purchasing Office Vera Institute, Glen Brooks Thank you for you interest in working with us on this project. Please download the drawings and Specifications off our FTP site Under
Yasiin Bey, also known as Mos Def, leaves the Bellville Magistrates’ Court in Bellville, South Africa. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam, File)
“The New Danger,” “UMI concerts at the Apollo The- in yet,” Carter said. “Just Says” to “Black Radio.” ater in New York in late watching him onstage — “I enjoyed it today,” 2016, and then was sup- his excitement and energy he said. “So if I get a posed to have his final per- — it just looks like he chance to do it again in formance at the John F would miss this entirely another way, I’ll just give Kennedy Center for the too much. If it is his final it my all. I’m always going Performing Arts in Wash- show, it was monumental. to be creating. … I’m not ington, D.C. earlier this I would not be disap- going to disappear if I stop year. pointed if it wasn’t just for rap or doing it in a certain However, ONE who he is.” type of way.” Musicfest founder Jason Bey said performing Bey announced his “J” Carter and other festi- felt “amazing,” but after retirement from the music val organizers helped con- being asked about his up- and acting business after vince Bey to perform in coming plans he said he getting into a legal fight in Atlanta after reaching out wanted to focus on the South Africa. He was to the rapper’s lawyer and moment. charged with trying to manager. Bey headlined “I’m just trying to get leave the country while the festival along with Jill through today.” Bey said. using a passport not recog- Scott, Migos, Too $hort “I’ve got plans. I’m just nized by that country. He and Damien Marley. grateful to be alive to tell was ultimately allowed to Watching Bey’s per- you the truth. I’ve got leave but denied re-entry. formance was a proud plans and things I’ve been The 42-year-old rap- moment, Carter said. working on but I’m just per started his farewell “It still hasn’t sunken happy for today.” OLCAAAAC DONATES SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO SIMS
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