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Vol. 36 No. 32 Website: theaustinvillager.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 512-476-0082 Fax: 512-476-0179 January 9, 2009 Danny Thomas sworn in as MLK Celebration includes Constqabe of Precinct One Danny Thomas was sworn March and Keynote Address in Monday, January 5, 2009 as the new Travis County Constable of Precinct One. Thomas spent more than 21 years as an Austin Police Of- ficer. After retiring from the APD, he was elected City Council Member for Place 6 on the Austin City Council. He served two terms on the council and was elected RAPPIN’ Constable Danny Thomas Tommy Wyatt Mayor Pro Tem during his last term. hoped to add at least ten ad- Thomas told the crowd of ditional deputies in the near Obama proves well-wishers that he would future. bring Precinct One in line Danny Thomas has a long to be a man of with the other precincts in the history of public service. In county. During Thomas’ honor of that service, the gym- Previous marches have featured Keynote Speakers such as Tavis Smiley (center) who joined students in the people campaign he was quick to nasium at Turner-Roberts the march. File photo. President-Elect Barack point out that Precinct One Recreation Center in far East Obama continues to prove had the smallest budget Austin has been named the To celebrate the na- festivities, as well as the free that he is a “Man of the fewer deputies than any other Danny Thomas gymnasium . parking locations, are along People.” He never fails to Thomas was joined tional MLK day holiday, the precinct. He asked for the Capital Metro’s bus routes. reach out for the common man community’s support and the at the ceremony by the other Heritage Council is sponsor- while making some very support of the other con- top law enforcement officials, ing the 2009 Community Capital Metro will add ser- timely and far reaching deci- stables and the Commission- APD Chief Acavedo and March, January 19. The vice on the #2 Rosewood so sions. Maybe that comes from ers Court to bring the county Travis County Sheriff Gregg purpose of this 16th annual that it can run on a 15-minute his being a “community or- in line. Hamilton. The oath was ad- frequency from the start of ganizer.” ministered by Judge Eric Community March is to cel- After introducing his office service on Jan. 19 until 4 His latest outreach project staff, Thomas said that he Shepperd. ebrate Dr. Martin Luther is to host a Neighborhood In- King’s legacy while uplifting Bishop T. D. Jakes p.m. Regular Capital Metro augural Ball for the people diversity and multi- dors and local musical art- bus fare applies. of Washington, D. C. In keep- Alcee Hastings Protests culturalism in our city. The ists to make the 2009 Cel- Other MLK activities ing with his commitment to ebration the best ever! For will include the 16th Annual make this inaugural celebra- Haitian Deportations 2009 MLK Community tion open and accessible to all March kicks off at 9 a.m. questions and information, Keynote address on Satur- Americans, Obama will host Special to the with a short program at the please contact Carol Wright day, January 24, 2009 at St NNPA from GIN the first-ever such events dur- MLK Statue on the Univer- by email or by telephone at James M.B. Church. This ing this year’s inaugural cel- (GIN) – Florida Rep. sity of Texas campus. (512) 323-6773 ext. 102. year’s speaker will be ebration. Alcee L. Hastings of Palm In previous years, the Bishop T. D. Jake. The New The ball will be the premier Beach has condemned U.S. Marchers will then march event of inauguration efforts to deport citizens of to the Capitol for a brief pro- march has drawn up to an York Times named Bishop evening on January 20th and Haiti who fled four back-to- gram. Thereafter, They will estimated 15,000 people Jakes as “one of the top five will take place at the Wash- back hurricanes and tropical march to the historic Huston- and planners are anticipat- evangelists most frequently ington Convention Center. storms, followed by deadly Tillotson University, where ing even more individuals to cited by theologians, schol- With tickets available free or food riots. unite for this special occasion ars and evangelical leaders at a affordable price, it is the “This past summer, exciting activities are first official inaugural ball of thousands lost their homes, planned. in January 2009. All busi- to step up to the international its kind to be held during a many were left starving and The Heritage Council is nesses, non-profit organiza- pulpit behind the Rev. Billy presidential inauguration. A isolated from humanitarian planning a Cultural Festival tions and individuals are in- Graham.” portion of tickets for this event assistance, nearly 800 lives which will begin after the vited to march and celebrate There will also be a will be set aside for District of were taken and as of last Dr. King’s legacy. special musical perfor- Columbia residents. The ball month, over 300 people re- Rep. Alcee L. Hasting March and last until 2 p.m.; The 2009 celebration will also feature a robust in- main missing,” he wrote in an hemisphere’s poorest nation it will include all types of ven- mance. teractive component, includ- open letter along with another by pursuing this dangerous ing webcasting and tex mes- legislator. and irresponsible course of Obama Rejects Blagojevich Appointee saging, to link neighborhoods Much of Haiti remains action. Even now, (immigra- across the country with the in a state of destruction. Up tion) has refused to provide By. Sean Yoes new President and this pre- to 40,000 people are in shel- an adequate explanation as Special to the NNPA ment senators are using not mier event. The Presidential ters and severe malnutrition to what prompted this sud- from the to seat him. Inaugural Committee will re- concerns have arisen den change in policy and who Afro-American Blagojevich has been lease more details soon about throughout rural areas. It, made the decision.” Newspapers under tremendous pressure using technology to allow therefore, came as an utter Earlier this year, Haiti to resign as governor since his Americans who are attending shock to hear that our govern- President Rene Preval wrote WASHINGTON arrest earlier this month on neighborhood ball across the ment recently decided to re- to President Bush asking for (NNPA) – In what has be- charges linked to his alleged country to participate actively start deporting people to this temporary protected status, come a racially tinted contro- attempts to “sell” Obama’s in this celebration. fragile nation,” Rep. Hastings as did clergymen from the versy, President-elect Barack Senate seat to “the highest “This is an Inauguration for wrote. U.S. Conference of Catholic Obama has rebuffed the man bidder.” all Americans,” President- “This administration Bishops. However deporta- chosen by ’ scandal- Senate Majority Leader Elect Obama said. “I wanted has turned its back on our tions were resumed Dec. 5. scarred governor to replace has warned to make sure that we had an him as the only African- Blagojevich that Senate event that would be open to Life Sentences Sought for American senator in Con- Former Illinois Attn. Democrats will not seat any- our new neighborhood here gress. Gen. Roland Burris one the governor appoints. in Washington, D. C., and also Ex-Liberian President’s Son While state lawmakers During a press confer- “It is truly regrettable neighborhoods across the debated whether to begin the ence the same day, that…Gov. Blagojevich country...” Special to the NNPA authority’’ that warrants the impeachment process for Blagojevich had announced would take the imprudent Every day that we watch from GIN severe punishment of Taylor. their embattled governor, Rod his choice, referring to Burris step of appointing someone Obama at work we are more (GIN) - U.S. prosecutors A jury convicted Blagojevich had tapped as a “wise and distinguished to the Senate amazed about his thoughtful- are seeking multiple life sen- Emmanuel of torture and tor- former Illinois Attorney Gen- senior statesman” with “un- who would serve under a ness and consideration for the tences for Charles “Chuckie” ture conspiracy involving eral Roland Burris to fill questioned integrity.” shadow and be plagued by common man. With the many Taylor, Jr. for torturing people seven victims and use of a fire- Obama’s vacated Senate seat Blagojevich added, questions of impropriety,” first that will be set by the when he was chief of a brutal arm in a violent crime. on Tuesday. “Please don’t let the allega- Reid said in a statement. Still, Obama administration, it will paramilitary unit during his Witnesses described But Roland Burris’ tions against me taint this other lawmakers felt there be a very hard act to follow father’s reign. torture techniques that in- swearing in was blocked by good and honest man.” were more important consid- for the next president. Charles McArthur volved electric shocks, molten fellow Democrats who re- Standing at erations, including the pink Obama is also setting a Emmanuel, son of former plastic, lit cigarettes, hot jected his appointment by the Blagojevich’s side during the elephant in the room—race. record for appointing his cabi- Liberian President Charles clothes irons, bayonets and beleagured Blagojevich. press conference, Burris said, Congressional Black net and has asked for swift Taylor, is scheduled to be sen- even biting ants shoveled But the president-elect, “Faced with these challenges Caucus member Rep. Bobby conformation on the nomi- tenced Jan. 9. His conviction onto people’s bodies. Prison- while lauding Burris as emi- and challenged with these Rush, D-Ill., warned Demo- nees. He had a slight setback in October was the first use of ers were often kept in water- nently qualified, has consis- crises, it is incomprehensible crats yesterday that blocking this week when Governor Bill a 1994 law allowing prosecu- filled pits covered by heavy tently sided with Senate that the people of the great a qualified African-American Richardson pulled out of con- tion in the United States for iron grates and barbed wire. Democratic leaders, who said state of Illinois will enter the candidate to fill the seat of the sideration for a cabinet post. acts of torture committed over- Emmanuel had argued federal corruption charges 111th Congress short- soon-to-be first Black com- Richardson is under investi- seas. in previous court papers that against the governor tainted handed. We need leadership mander-in-chief may not be gation for possible “pay for A recent Justice Depart- he was being unfairly pros- the nominee. in Washington.” wise. “I will ask you to not Play” violations ion his state., ment court filing describes ecuted for acts similar to those “Senate Democrats Burris said on Tuesday hang and lynch the appoin- but vows to be found inno- torture as a ‘’flagrant and per- committed by U.S. personnel made it clear weeks ago that that he has asked the Illinois tee as you try to castigate the cent of all of the charges. He nicious abuse of power and in Iraq and elsewhere. they cannot accept an ap- Supreme Court for an appointer,” Rush told Demo- did not want to slow down pointment made by a gover- expidited ruling on requiring cratic leaders during the Chi- the Obama train. Full speed Keep up on the latest news at nor who is accused of selling the secretary of state to sign a cago news conference with ahead Mr. president Elect. this very Senate seat,” Obama certificate declaring him a See Blagojevich page 7 www.theaustinvillager.com said in a Dec. 30 statement. U.S. senator, the prime argu- Page 2/THE VILLAGER/January 9, 2009 EDITORIALS/COMMENTARY Editorial, Commentary or Letter to the Editor Fax to 512.476.0179 Email to [email protected] Mail to 1223-A Rosewood Avenue, 78702 Mr. Burris – and Racial Politics — Goes to Washington Dynasty or Democracy: Kennedy, Clinton, and Bush entitled to the presumption of given the accusations against But for some, politics is a fam- cent of all elected officials in innocence. Second, they are him – Senate Majority Leader ily business. 2001, thus less likely to get the objecting to the governor fill- Reid also injected race in a I don’t envy New York dynastic leg up than others. ing the Senate seat while al- discussion with the governor Governor David Patterson. If we grandfather politi- lowing him to perform other about filling the Obama va- He is living in a situation best cal status by family, we are duties of the office. Until cancy. According to aides to described as “can’t win”. likely to perpetuate the Blagojevich resigns or is re- Blagojevich, the senate major- When the daughter of one of underrepresentation of Afri- moved from office, he is still ity leader, concerned about our nation’s most popular can Americans in local, state, the state’s duly elected gover- the seat remaining in Demo- presidents indicates her inter- and national politics, who are nor. cratic hands, recommended est in a vacated Senate seat, less likely to get the dynastic State lawmakers could the appointment of two White he has to pay attention. And leg up than others. have ended the controversy women, Attorney General when the national media To be sure, there are Af- over Obama’s successor last or Tammy comes raining down on their rican American dynasties. month by declaring a special Duckworth, director of the Il- Julianne Malveaux perception of her scant cre- , Jr. had a election, but they failed to act, linois Department of Veterans dentials, he has to be con- foundation from his dad’s George Curry NNPA Columnist leaving the door open for Affairs, over Reps. Jesse Jack- cerned. visibility and years of public NNPA Columnist Blagojevich. In a shrewd po- son Jr., Danny Davis and state Is our nation a democ- Caroline Kennedy service. Harold Ford, Jr., the The mess surrounding litical move, the governor se- senate president Emil Jones, racy or a creator of political Schlossberg has been more former Congressman from Illinois Gov. lected Burris, who held two all African-Americans. dynasties? Or are we a com- than an author and mother. Tennessee and 2006 candi- has gotten messier now that statewide offices in the past In an appearance Sun- bination of both. She has also been a civic date for that state’s Senate he has outfoxed his political — secretary of state and at- day on “Meet the Press,” Reid As the United States leader, raising money for pub- seat, succeeded his father in opponents, at least for now, torney general – to fill the va- said, “This is part of Senate continues to gel, and lic schools and for conserva- Congress. by appointing Roland Burris, cancy. Blagojevich’s cloud. He’s as people jockey for tion issues. Is that enough to Kendrick Meek, from the first African-American to By offering the job to an making all of this up.” appointings and qualify her for a seat in the Florida, received the baton win statewide office in Illi- African-American, Gov. Senator John Cornyn of annointings, it is interesting ? And in from his mother, the out- nois, to fill the vacated Senate Blagojevich knew that he Texas, chair of the National to ask how much “name” choosing her, can Patterson standing Carrie Meek. While seat of President-elect Barack would be placing White Republican Senatorial Com- matters, and whether other ignore another dynasty, the Latinas are relative newcom- Obama. Democrats in the uncomfort- mittee, had the temerity to factors propel politicians to Cuomo dynasty, since An- ers to the national political The drama being able position of opposing the weigh in on the race issue. prominence. President-elect drew Cuomo has also indi- game, two sisters from Cali- played out in the nation’s lone Black candidate for the He said, ‘’For the last came to the cated that he is interested in fornia, Loretta and Linda capital this week is the Black U.S. senate. He also correctly several weeks, Sen. Reid has table with scant lineage. the Senate Seat. Sanchez, now serve in Con- version of “Mr. Smith Goes to calculated that the Black com- led the charge to deny the Neither his mother or Speaking of Hillary gress. Washington,” a 70-year old munity would rally around people of Illinois a voice in his father, nor anyone he Rodham Clinton, there was So People of color can film about political corruption the nomination. choosing their next U.S. Sena- knew had been in politics. bristly talk about a Clinton do “dynasty”, too. Should that involves a naïve man be- At the news conference tor in a special election. Now Yet, Obama snatched the dynasty when she stepped we? I have already heard ing appointed to fill a va- announcing the appointment, we learn that Sen. Reid also crown from an ambivalent out to run for Senate from people buzzing that Michelle cancy in the United States Congressman took the extraordinary step to insider, partly because he New York in 2000. People Obama should run for Presi- Senate. said: “Let me just remind you lobby against two sitting U.S. was able to create energy bandied about terms like “car- dent in 2016 (assuming two With favorability rat- that there presently is no Af- Congressmen and the State around the concept of petbagger” to describe the terms for Barack Obama), or ings mirroring those of rican-American in the U.S. Senate Majority Leader in Il- “change”. former first lady, and many that Malia and Sasha should George W. Bush, it was diffi- Senate. I would ask you to not linois, and instead told Gov. Democracy or dynasty- suggested that she didn’t de- consider Congress. Is that re- cult to imagine things getting hang or lynch the appointee Blagojevich that he sup- creator? Obama’s election serve the seat once held by ally what we want? much worse for the brash Illi- as you try to castigate they ported an appointment for an says democracy. Daniel Patrick Moynihan. While the entry of nois governor. But they did. appointer. I don’t think that individual who recently lost On the other hand, But New York Con- Michelle, Sasha or Malia On Dec. 9, he was arrested on anyone, any U.S. senator a U.S. House election. The former President George gressman Charlie Rangel Obama into the political scene federal corruption charges. who’s sitting in the Senate people of Illinois deserve a Hurbert Walker Bush touted had her back, as did others. would be most exciting, po- The criminal complaint ac- right now, want to go on simple explanation from his son, Jeb, as a future presi- So despite the talk, she won litical dynasties ultimately cused Blagojevich, among record to deny this African- Senator Reid — why does he dent. He said, “I think he’s as an election in 2000 and per- undermine the concept of de- other things, of trying to sell American from being seated, believe these three Illinois of- qualified and able as anyone formed so well she was mocracy and a level playing Obama’s senate seat. seated in the U.S. Senate.” ficeholders are ‘unelectable’ I know on the political elected again in 2006. Still, field. Obama, Senate Majority Rush, a former Black to the U.S. Senate?’’ scene.’’ the dynastic nattering inten- New York governor Leader Harry Reid, Illinois Lt. Panther Party leader, conve- Hold on. Time out. Re- Qualified and able to, sified when Clinton ran for David Patterson is himself Gov. and others niently forgot that he at- publicans do not have a what, shrug off his lineage? President in 2008. part of a political dynasty. His have asked Blagojevich to re- tempted to do just that in 2004 single African-American rep- While the Bush family is sur- It is not clear whether she father, Basil Patterson, was a sign, saying he has lost his when he endorsed a White resented in either the House rounded by a cadre of loyal- won or lost votes because she member of the New York State ability to govern effectively. candidate for the senate, Blair or Senate and they are calling ists, it might be difficult for Jeb is married to our 42d Presi- Senate, deputy mayor of New Impeachment proceedings Hull, over Obama in the out Democrats on the issue of Bush to overcome the legacy dent, Bill Clinton. York City, and ultimately the were announced and are ex- Democratic primary. Rush race? And the few times that of war and economic devas- While I think that both first black Secretary of State in pected to get underway this was evidently still smarting Black Republicans were tation that has been left by his Hillary Rodham Clinton and New York. If he selects week in Springfield. over Obama’s decision four elected in recent years, all brother, the current President. Caroline Kennedy Caroline Kennedy to succeed The problem for Demo- years earlier to challenge his came from districts that were If Mr. Bush had his way Schlossberg are outstanding Hilary Clinton, I hope he also cratic leaders, however, is that congressional seat. at least 95 percent White. it would by dynasty, not de- human beings who bring considers the value of an so far, Blagojevich has not But Blacks are not the This must be a bad mocracy. Other than Presi- value added to the political open democracy and makes been formally indicted, let only ones playing the so- movie — it can’t be reality. dent John Adams, he is the landscape, I am concerned his reason for selection clear. alone convicted, for any called race card. George E. Curry can be only President who has a son about the notion of dynasties. Sometimes political dynas- crime. And even if he were If Blagojevich can be be- reached through his Web site, who has also served. I find it While these dynasties ties yield good candidates. indicted, he still would be lieved – and that’s a big if, www.georgecurry.com. a special kind of hubris that appeal to some, the raise the Sometimes, though, they sig- Bush 41 would assert that Jeb bar for , nal that our system is rela- Two Steps Forward On Road To Economic Recovery Bush should be President who represented just 2 per- tively closed to newcomers. their mortgages and stay in ture – wind, solar, water and their homes – direct assis- biofuels. Broadband commu- Black Press Inaugural Gala to Benefit NNPA Wing at Howard tance to people and not just nications infrastructure journalism students at egant La Maison Francaise financial institutions. should reach every commu- . We are Embassy of France, 4101 Res- Stopping the wave of nity, rural and urban – rich excited about this inaugura- ervoir Road, across from foreclosures across the coun- and poor. tion and all the other future Georgetown University, is try will begin the recovery Our water and sewer strides to be documented by Vox Global Mandate, process for the housing mar- systems are antiquated and those whom we have helped Hennessy, ISRI, Sa-Tech., Inc., ket and the overall economy. lack the sophistication and to train.” Areva and EGM Services Inc., This is good medicine for capacity to support our grow- Howard launched the Christine’s Coffee and troubled homeowners but ing population while keep- aggressive $75 million fund- Talkhouse Magazine. will also stem depreciation of ing pollutants out of our raising campaign last August The $250 per ticket home values, restore commu- drinking water and natural in Chicago at the late Ebony/ event must be purchased in Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md) nities, and get the credit mar- waterways. Jet publisher’s Chicago head- advance at NNPA Guest Columnist kets functioning again. Many projects are sit- Hazel Trice Edney quarters during the largest www.nationalbcc.org. It will The news is somber. Second, I commend ting on the shelves in every NNPA Editor-in-Chief gathering of racial minority feature a buffet dinner, danc- One in 10 homeowners have President-elect Barack state just waiting for the fund- Among the string of journalists at the quadrennial ing and an auction and sale been late for at least one mort- Obama and Congressional ing to begin work immedi- glitzy galas and balls to kick Unity: Journalists of Color of art by Ted Ellis. gage payment and an esti- leaders for their commitment ately, and workers are wait- off the Inaugural festivities convention. But obviously permeat- mated two million foreclo- to a robust economic stimu- ing to get to work. And, with will be one held by the Na- The School of Commu- ing the atmosphere will be the sures will occur by the end of lus plan with deep invest- states facing untold budget tional Newspaper Publishers nications is currently housed historicity of the occasion – 2009. ments in updating our shortfalls, federal help for Association Foundation and in a converted hospital built the swearing in, parade and Our economy has shed nation’s infrastructure to these projects and for finan- the National Black Chamber after the Civil War. Currently all the celebratory events 1.9 million jobs resulting in meet the challenges of a 21st cial assistance for state gov- of Commerce – with two big the NNPA News Service runs slated to be viewed by mil- an unemployment rate of 6.7 Century global economy. ernments cannot come soon goals in mind. a - sponsored in- lions the next day. And then percent, the highest in 15 And, while the list of needs is enough. Other than to of course cel- ternship program through the there’s the depth of issues years. Individual retirement long, such an unprecedented Despite the challenges, ebrate the nation’s first Black school’s Converged Media faced by the U. S. and the funds have lost billions, and stimulus will be a jumpstart it is time for bold thinking. We President Barack Obama, un- Lab. world beyond all the celebra- the number of persons quali- in the current crisis and a vi- cannot be fixed in the old po- der the theme of ‘’A Salute to “This is just an exciting tions. fying for food stamps has in- sion for the future. Bridges litical paradigm in which we Change,” the Monday, Jan. 19 time for everybody,” says “It is so important to creased to 30 million people across the nation are in need talk big and act small or not gala has an educational fo- Jannette L. Dates, dean of assess the current state of af- for the first time in the history of repair and replacement; at all. These initiatives will cus. It is a benefit for an NNPA Howard’s School of commu- fairs such as the economy, two of the program. our highway system needs help provide millions of good- News Service wing of the new nications. “And it’s just so wars, the Palestinian situa- While the causes of this updates and maintenance; paying jobs in the short-term Howard University John H. wonderful that we’re bring- tion and an overall negativ- crisis are numerous and the passenger and freight rail and are critical to our Johnson School of Communi- ing our ideas and our drive ism. We must change our di- long-term systemic reforms lines require upgrading to nation’s long-term economic cations, slated for construc- and energy together as we rection and President Elect will be debated, the undeni- take advantage of new tech- prosperity by making us more tion on the Washington, D.C. move forward toward reach- Obama has convinced us that able affect this crisis is hav- nology and investing in mass competitive and placing us in campus. ing a goal and realizing a he will lead that change and ing on real people, working transportation is good for the a better position to address is- “What better way to cel- dream for NNPA and for do it successfully,” says people and those who want environment and it’s good sues such as healthcare, edu- ebrate this historic occasion Howard.” Harry Alford, president and to work, is the real issue. As business. Government build- cation, and energy indepen- than to assure that those great University officials are CEO of the National Black we begin this new year, we ings, schools, universities, dence. This is our moment to institutions that helped pave aiming for a five-story state of Chamber of Commerce and must take immediate and de- and hospitals should be reno- turn crisis into opportunity, the way for President-elect the art building that will give member of NNPA Founda- cisive action on two key vated with advanced green to be a catalyst for the future, Obama maintain rich legacies students a competitive edge in tion board. “Every generation fronts. building techniques to reduce and to make a difference for for the future,” says Dorothy today’s technically savvy of America has produced a First, a portion of the energy use and costs. our children and future gen- R. Leavell, chair of the NNPA ever-changing media market. great leader who changes our $750 billion rescue package We must rebuild our erations. Success will be writ- Foundation. “This is what we Among the string of course for the better and now approved already by Con- nation’s power grid to sup- ten with shared sacrifice and hope to accomplish by invest- sponsors for the black-tie op- there is an aura that says ‘’He gress in 2008 should be used port the many different a willingness to turn our ing in our educational pro- tional event to be held from 8 is the one’’. I am so grateful to help homeowners modify sources of energy for the fu- dreams into action. gram to develop outstanding p.m. to midnight at the el- for this destiny. God is great!” January 9, 2009/The Villager/Page 3 The Wright Sisters: Inspired By GOD, Blacks lead both houses in Colorado, 1st Invents Vehicle and Cargo Security System In Nation’s History.

the Department of Energy notify your Congressman DENVER-Terrance black member of the state and a host of private corpo- that the process of eminent Carroll and Peter C. Groff can House of Representatives, rations without recognition domain in the context of be forgiven if they’re secretly and Mr. Groff is the only black or payment to these trail braz- patent use without notice to annoyed with the president- member of the state Senate. ing sisters. Although, the U.S. the patent holder is a taking elect for stealing their thun- Both chambers are controlled Government has the right to not contemplated under the der. The two Coloradans are by Democrats. use the patents of any of its United States Constitution about to make history as the At the same time, Colo- citizens in an eminent do- and that you would like to first blacks to preside over rado, which flipped this year main context, in this case they see an amendment to 28 both houses of a state legisla- from Republican to Demo- have not provided notice of U.S.C. §1498 to require no- ture in the same session. cratic in the presidential race, the use securing our board- tice to the patent holder of When the 2009 Colorado leg- has long exhibited a political ers, cities and military instal- any use of their patent by islative session convenes independent streak and dis- The Wright Sisters: (From lations and have not offered the United States Govern- Wednesday, Mr. Carroll will L to R) Annie Minter and Betty dain for moribund traditions. Terrance Carroll compensation for uses begin- ment and that the statute of be sworn in as House speaker “I think that says more Brown ning as early as 2006. limitations to bring legal and Mr. Groff will resume his about the state than it does Fairburn, GA - In- The Department of En- actions does not begin to role as Senate president. about the speaker and me. It spired by God, two sisters, ergy has required that the run until the notice is pro- It’s a historic first in says this state is willing to whose maiden name is sisters identify each use of vided. American politics, albeit one look beyond barriers that Wright, without prior expe- the patent which is a unrea- Moreover, if you ob- that’s been largely overshad- were there before,” Mr. Groff rience invented a patent (U.S. sonable burden in light of serve any system that you owed by the election of the said. PATENT 6,972,693) that is the bureaucracy involved in feel first black man to the presi- Terrance Carroll making America and other attempting to identify con- is a Vehicle and Cargo dency. Mr. Groff, who served Mr. Carroll agreed. nations a safer place to live. tracts which may have their Security Inspection System as Barack Obama’s state cam- “Like Dr. [Martin Luther] Annie Minter and Betty system and method listed we ask that you submit a paign co-chairman, hinted King said, we’re being Brown invented a “Vehicle other than “Vehicle and picture or video, the name that he may be getting a little judged not by the color of our and Cargo Security Inspec- Cargo Security Inspection of the system, company and tired of the president-elect’s skin but by the content of our tion System and Method Systems”. This is required location in order to assist limelight-hogging ways. character.” which detects explosives, although the United States Ms. Brown and Ms. Minter “Oh, he owes me now,” Though Colorado isn’t Peter C. Groff contrabands, bodies, weap- Army has indicated that the in protecting their patent. Mr. Groff said, suppressing a known for tense race rela- *The two Coloradans ons and chemicals currently Energy Department should You can email any photos grin. “I was making a speech tions, the state has had its are about to make history as being used by the Department have a list of all of their con- and send other information at the caucus for him, and then share of past tensions, nota- the first blacks to preside of Homeland Security, De- tracts. It certainly should to his press person interrupted bly the prevalence of the Ku over both houses of a state partment of Defense, Depart- have information about the [email protected] me and announced that he’d Klux Klan in the early 20th legislature in the same ses- ment of Transportation, Cus- use at Fort Hood which is Ms. Brown and Ms. Minter won [Colorado]. So that’s century. sion. tom and Boarder Protection operational. as African American inven- twice now.” and is believed to be used by The sisters ask that you tors in the twenty first cen- Making their accom- tury feel they owe it to their plishment even more compel- fore fathers who invented ling is that Colorado has a life changing methods and relatively small black popula- systems who did not realize tion - about 4 percent, far less the benefits of their inven- than the national average of tions, to fight to protect their 12.1 percent. patent. Mr. Carroll is the only

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YOUTH BRIGADERS Youth of Today. Hope of Tomorrow. The New Semester of 2009!! Holiday Break Christmas Break 2008 ing for. Tuesday is the start of everyone was still asleep but, we have learned. The good Ricky Hayes a new and exciting semester New Manor Tech High finally we opened our pre- news is, student are able to of school. I am very excited to sents at 7:30. At around 9:30 exempt those finals if all fines finish the rest of the six weeks This Christmas, I spent some of the family came over are paid and they have less so I can enjoy my summer! my break mostly relaxing and and we had a big breakfast than 3 absences per class; Also second semester of thinking about next semester. and opened more presents! seniors receive 3 exemptions, school means that track sea- Not to mention waiting for Later, at 1:00 we went to my juniors receive 2 exemption, son starts for McCallum, and Christmas. The break helped Aunt Marjorie’s house to visit and sophomores and I can’t wait till I can hit the a lot because the first semes- more family before having freshman receive 1 track and start training. Bas- ter was very long and stress- lunch together and opening exemption. ketball season is still going on ful. It was my first semester in more gifts! I felt blessed this Meanwhile, many of to in the AISD district. When high school so I was trying to year that I was fortunate to be we return to school on Tues- the seniors are excited to see Michelle Gordon adjust to the new environ- able to receive so many pre- day both girls and boys bas- the year 2008 go, and the year McCallum High School ment. Then there was Christ- sents and spend time with all ketball teams play Lbj. The 2009 appear. Many are Cherreigne’ Smith mas, I woke up at 7:00am and my family. boys play at the Delco Center excited just because it’s the The holidays are Del Valle High School over. No more breaks and just and the girls play at Lbj. I end of an old year and the On Friday, beginning of a new year Old School, New Year lounging around the house hope everyone enjoyed their say, friends would also be December 19, 2008 Del Valle that’s filled with excitement because schools around the holiday break and I wish ev- a good idea. Like Melena High School had early to come. corner. Tuesday is the day eryone luck in school! Have she that type of fake release, unlike Austin In the year of 2009, most students have been wait- fun and STAY IN SCHOOL!!! friend, like she only uses Independent School District, seniors will be turning of JANUARY 15 | 2009 MLK people for her own advan- whose Christmas break legal age, prom will be tages. The only reason CELEBRATION ORATORY CONTEST began on Thursday coming up, and most people are friends with her December 18, 2008. importantly, graduation. The 4th Annual MLK Ora- Overton Elementary will com- half the time is for protec- Unfortunately for Del Valle Although this is an exciting tory Competition sponsored by pete in a five-minute speech tion because she protects High School, we are having year, reality is kind of hitting the Austin Area Heritage Coun- based on the theme, “If you Raven Wyatt all her friends. When it final the second week we hard. Students are realizing Kelley Lane School cil and Child Incorporated. will could share your dream with Dr. comes to Melena you’re ei- return to school after the that their friends and they take place on Thursday, January King, what would it be?” These I think I’m ready I can ther her friend or enemy. holidays. will be going separate ways, 15, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the George inspiring young speakers will face another year with ev- So I choose friend, but I re- To prepare for our they will be moving away Washington Carver Museum and compete by delivering person- eryone. May not want to ally don’t like her all that finals, the preceding week, from home, and having the Cultural Center’s Boyd Vance ally written speeches commemo- but that’s what’s great much. Student council can we will be doing a lot of responsibilities that an adult Theatre located at 1165 Angelina rating Dr. King’s legacy of peace about a new year improv- be improved also, contrib- reviewing to refresh has. Once again…Go Street. and unity. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd ing right. I think I’m going ute with more ideas, ourselves on the information Cardinals! Finalists from Blackshear, place winners will each receive to be doing a lot of im- fundraisers, and probably Campbell, Maplewood and a U.S. Savings Bond. provements, well my atti- start the new year of with Parent’s Celebrating tude with my peers need a meeting. You know the Guide to Kwanzaa an upgrade. My grades in words I write in this article science need a super up- is nothing compared to the Internet Safety grade, I think it’s because actions that will take place that’s my least favorite at school. I am truly start- subject. Last year wasn’t ing of the new year with all that fun, friendships my resolution. I’m not say- were broken, but horrible ing I will completely start friendships were made. over but ill try to improve Talk to your children. Lies, rumors, he say she from the old me last year. Much like anything else, it’s important that your child knows what your expecta- Parent Connection’ tions are, understands the ba- Tayla Terry McCallum High School sics of Internet safety, and feels Service to Begin This comfortable talking to you Well after Christmas is about problems and concerns. another holiday. It is called Kwanzaa. This holiday is Month— Set guidelines. Create a Austin parents can celebrated for a week beginning to view their child’s records. set of guidelines about when soon view their child’s grades December 26th through January There is no cost to par- and how long your children and attendancerecords on- 1st. ents for Parent Connection can use the computer. Be clear line, thanks to Parent Connec- Kwanzaa consists of service. about what they can and can- tion, a new service that will seven days of celebration, candle Parent Connection was not do online. If they need to beactivated at all AISD cam- lighting, food feast and gift piloted at six campuses begin- complete chores or homework puses by January 16. giving. It was created by Ron ning in November 2008, and first, outline that as well. Dis- From any computer Karenga and was first celebrated the service was well received. cuss things like instant mes- with Internet access, parents in 1967. The pilot campuses were saging, chat rooms, blogs, and will be able to The principles of Austin, Crockett, and LBJ high social networking sites viewassignments, current Kwanzaa are: Unity (Umoja), schools, the Liberal Arts and (MySpace, Facebook), virtual grades, and attendance of stu- Self-Determination Science Academy, and O. communities (Club Penguin, dents in grades 3-12. (Kujichagulia),Collective Work Henry and Small middle RuneScape, Gaia, Webkinz). Parents of students in and Responsibility(Ujima), schools. Work out a contract with your kindergarten through grade 2 Cooperative Economics Dr. Forgione said that children about household ex- will be able to view atten- (Ujamaa), Purpose(Nia), the District understands that pectations and have everyone dance records and report sign it. Don’t forget to come Creativity (Kuumba), not all parents have comput- St. Stephen’s cards. Parents will also be Faith(Imani). ers in their homes, so AISD is up with consequences for able to request a notification As we come to a new exploring options for estab- breaking the rules. by email if their child’s atten- year let’s not forget to stay off lishing campus computer sta- dance or grades drop to a spe- drugs and stay in school. tions for parent use later this cific threshold. year. “This is a powerful tool For now, parents who Hispanic Futures that can greatly enhance the do not have a home computer Conference Planned level of communication with with Internet access may use parents,” Superintendent Pat free computers located in for January 17 Forgione said. “They will Austin public libraries. For have access to almost ‘real The Austin Indepen- information about public li- time’ information about their brary branch locations, par- dent School District His- child’s performance and ents may call 974-7400. panic Futures Conference daily attendance. There will Parents who have ques- will be at 9:30 a.m. Satur- be no more surprises at report tions about accessing Parent day, January 17, at LBJ card time for parents who use Connection may contact the High School, located at Parent Connection regularly.” service’s facilitator at their 7309 Lazy Creek Drive. All AISD parents will child’s campus. The theme of the soon receive a letter inform- Parent Connection is conference will be “Em- ing them of how to access the powered by “GradeSpeed,” service, along with a personal power Yourself-Get In- software purchased through identification number — a volved-Fulfill Your the May 2008 Bond Program. PIN — that will enable them The cost was $300,000. Dreams.” The conference, for The Villager students and parents, will is a member of the Texas Publishers Association feature speakers, exhibits (TPA), and door prizes. Lunch National Newspaper Publishers and transportation will be Association (NNPA) and audited by the provided. Circulation Verification Council. MYEC For more informa- T. L. Wyatt, Editor/Publisher tion, call 414-0884. For information, call (512) 476-0082 Court Ruling Keeps January 9, 2009/The Villager/Page 5 Philly Libraries Open FULL HOUSE WASHINGTON – Con- sit-down and at least a few fronting a grim economy and phone calls in recent weeks. a Middle East on fire, Barack All sides were deter- L-R: George H. W. Bush, President-elect Barack Obama, Obama turned Wednesday to mined to say as little as pos- GeorgeW. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Jimmy Carter. perhaps the only people on sible about what was dis- the planet who understand cussed. Presidents — new, what he’s in for: the four liv- old, incoming — like to keep ing members of the U.S. presi- their conversations private. dents’ club. In an image Without offering any bound to go down in history, specifics, Obama press secre- every living U.S. president tary Robert Gibbs said all the came together at the White presidents “had helpful ad- House on Wednesday to hash vice on managing the office as over the world’s challenges well as thoughts on the criti- is that we want you to suc- learn from the mistakes of the with the president-elect. There cal issues facing the country ceed,” Bush added, a beam- four presidents surrounding they stood, shoulder-to-shoul- right now. The president-elect ing Clinton at his other side. him, he smiled and said he der in the Oval Office: George is anxious to stay in touch “Whether we’re Democrat or planned to learn from their H.W. Bush, Obama, George W. with all of them in the com- Republican, we care deeply successes. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy ing years.” about this country.” The get-together was Carter. From the White House, White House aides tried Obama’s idea, and Bush liked “This is an extraordi- press secretary Dana Perino to usher the media out of the it. The lunch lasted about 90 nary gathering,” Obama said, said the discussion was Oval Office when Bush minutes, held in a small din- Mayor Michael Nutter looking plenty at ease in the “wide-ranging” but declined stopped speaking. The light- ing room off the Oval Office. humbling office that will soon to comment further. Before the By. Eric Mayes be compliant,” he said. “Un- ing for the event even went Carter, Clinton and the be his. gathering, she had said she Special to the NNPA fortunately, the city is still dark. But sometimes, there is two Bush presidents were last “All the gentlemen here could not imagine the leaders from the faced with an unprecedented more than one president at a together at the Washington understand both the pres- would meet without discuss- Philadelphia Tribune financial challenge and our time. funeral service of President sures and possibilities of this ing the Middle East, where fiscal condition continues to Obama spoke up on his Gerald Ford in 2007. And office,” Obama said. “And for conflict rages in Gaza, or the PHILADELPHIA deteriorate — even by the day. own, the lights went back on, presidents have gathered at me to have the opportunity to economy, which is sinking. (NNPA) - Mayor Michael We will immediately seek and the cameras kept rolling. other occasions over the years. get advice, good counsel and The White House Nutter’s administration ways of preserving the $36 “I just want to thank the But not since October 1981 — fellowship with these indi- would not even say what the plans on appealing a Com- million over five years in sav- president for hosting us,” 27 years ago — had all of the viduals is extraordinary. And men ate, allowing only that mon Pleas Court ruling —de- ings that was associated with Obama said. When a reporter living presidents gathered at I’m very grateful to all of they ordered off the menu of livered last week — which our original plan.” asked Obama what he could the White House. them.” the White House mess, as would keep all of the city’s li- Though hurdles re- Bush, blistered without Bush does all the time. braries open at least tempo- main, community activists “Meet the Prime” mercy by Obama during the Intentionally or not, rarily. who fought to keep the librar- campaign season, played the Bush opened the media mo- Construction Contractor Event “We intend to appeal ies open hailed this week’s role of gracious host. ment in a curious way, sug- the ruling,” said Nutter, add- court ruling as a step toward Texas Facilities Commission and Texas Department of “All of us who have gesting that he was already th ing that the decision attacked victory. Public Safety will host a networking event January 13 , served in this office under- out the door. the balance of power outlined “This is a victory for ev- 2009 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the William B. Travis stand that the office tran- “I want to thank the by the City Charter. “The de- ery child, senior and commu- scends the individual,” Bush president-elect for joining the State Office Building (lobby and room 1-111). Free cision flies in the face of the nity member who needs the said as Obama nodded in ex-presidents for lunch,” said parking available on the top level of Garage R located at Home Rule Charter, which is basic services that our free li- thanks. “And we wish you all Bush, who is in fact still the th explicit in its allocation of braries provide every day,” 17 and San Jacinto during event. Meet with primes the very best. And so does the president until Jan. 20. powers between the executive said officials with the Coali- completing over $100,000,000.00 worth of State of country.” “One message that I and legislative branches of tion to Save Libraries in a Texas construction projects throughout Texas. It was a moment of have, and I think we all share, government.” statement. “We look forward statesmanship that tends to Judge Idee C. Fox issued to working together with happen when presidents get her ruling on Monday after- Mayor Nutter and City Coun- together, no matter how bitter noon prohibiting the admin- cil to continue to improve our their previous rivalries. In a istration from closing the 11 library services and to ensure photo opportunity that lasted branch libraries without City that all Philadelphians have less than two minutes, Carter, Council’s approval. access to the education and Clinton and the senior Bush Two separate groups opportunities that they de- smiled but said nothing. They filed suit in an effort to block serve. Because of everyone’s deferred to the nation’s in- Nutter’s plan — one was a passion and hard work, we coming and outgoing leaders. group of residents and the will ring in the New Year Earlier, Bush and municipal employees’ union, with all our beloved libraries Obama met privately in the the second was a group of open.” Oval Office in a chat expected three council members. The coalition rallied to cover events of the day, Whether council would quickly around the targeted mainly the troubled economy side with the mayor or seize libraries, charging the and Middle East. The two the option to keep the librar- mayor’s plan singled out fa- have shown solidarity since ies open permanently re- cilities in poorer neighbor- Obama’s win in November, EADY ASSOCIATES mains to be seen. hoods and would hurt the with one previous Oval Office “You don’t know,” said city’s most vulnerable resi- Councilwoman Jannie dents the most. Blackwell, one of the council “What it effectively does members who sued in an ef- is leave libraries closed in the fort to keep the libraries oper- poorer neighborhoods of our ating. “Council is trying real city. That is something we hard, as a body, to work with took issue with,” said the Rev. the mayor, but they’re going Ellis Washington, president to see intense pressure from of the Black Clergy of Phila- their constituents. I’m not delphia and Vicinity, when sure how it’s going to play the suit was filed. out.” Protestors jammed coun- Twelve of council’s 17 cil meetings and held numer- members voted to hold hear- ous protests urging the mayor ings on the closings, which to rethink his position. were scheduled to go into ef- The administration in- fect earlier this week. sisted that libraries were cho- But, agreeing to hear- sen on the basis of usage — ings and keeping the librar- with the least used scheduled ies open are two very differ- to close. ent things, Blackwell pointed Shuttering the 11 branch out. libraries would have saved A showdown with the an estimated $8 million. administration would be the Nutter suggested the closures first since Nutter took office a as part of a program of sweep- year ago. ing budget cuts intended to Blackwell said she help the city cope with a bud- hoped hearings would give get deficit estimated to hit $1 everyone a chance to rethink billion over the next five the city’s options. years. “This will give us time Fox’s ruling would to work it out,” she said. “To hinder the administration’s slow down and find a way to ability to make the tough fi- work together — all of us.” nancial decisions needed, The mayor didn’t seem Nutter said. inclined to change his posi- “(The ruling) ignored tion, although he said the ad- that the Charter allows the ministration would comply mayor to make operational with the court order. decisions and affords him the “We will make every ef- ability to run the city,” he said. fort to comply with the judge’s “In effect, the ruling would order and will make the nec- make every operating deci- essary operational changes to sion a political one.”

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GARY WARDIAN AT 350-1272 Page 6/THE VILLAGER/January 9, 2009 Nearly $200,000 raised for local charities City Manager makes appointments to cited as challenge to local residents two leadership positions AUSTIN—Travis giving to the less fortunate in my colleagues and knowing Austin City Manager Technology Management County Judge Sam Biscoe our community – particularly that together we can make a Marc Ott announced today budget of $51.4 million and and Travis County Clerk in these tough financial difference for our commu- appointments to two will be responsible for Dana DeBeauvoir today an- times,” Biscoe said. “The nity,” DeBeauvoir said. “I executive positions after managing the City’s IT nounced that county employ- level of participation and gen- am so moved by the gener- nationwide searches for a projects that include large- ees set a new record for the erosity says a lot about our osity and caring shown by Chief Information Officer and scale servers, computer most generous local cam- employees.” my fellow County employ- a Budget Officer. networks and telephone paign in the history of the DeBeauvoir, Chair of ees. “ Gail Roper, CIO for systems. Travis County Combined the 2008 campaign, said the Biscoe and the City of Raleigh, N.C., will Linda Pounds-Adams has Charities — and cited the funds raised by Travis DeBeauvoir said they hope fill the Austin CIO position served as Acting CIO since effort’s success as a challenge County will benefit 12 federa- the success of Travis beginning Feb. 17. Ed Van June 2008 and will continue to other local residents to give. tions and over 350 individual County’s efforts will spark Eenoo, Director of Budget in her previous position as The successful drive charities. She praised the more local residents to give and Analysis in Chula Vista, Deputy CIO. brought in $196,595 from County Judge and Commis- to charitable organizations, Calif., will start as Budget Van Eenoo has more than 700 employees, sioners for supporting a sys- noting that such contribu- Officer Feb. 2. served in budget/finance representing the highest tem that allows county em- tions are still needed and Gail Roper Roper, who formerly positions in Chula Vista, amount of giving ever with ployees to donate through timely. worked as an information Calif., for the past eight years the greatest level of participa- payroll deduction and each “We encourage technology division manager — the last three as Director of tion among county employees. person the ability to select the anyone who is able to give for the City of Austin in the Budget and Analysis. He also Money was raised from indi- charities they want to sup- to do so,” Biscoe said. “Lo- 1990s, brings more than 25 served as a researcher at the vidual contributions and port. cal charities are facing great years experience in both the Virginia Polytechnic Institute pledges and special events DeBeauvoir said that need, and anything those of public and private sectors in where he received a Master including a Fall Festival, em- taking on the job of Chair this us more fortunate can do to information systems of Science degree in Applied ployee softball tournament, year provided immense per- help will go a long way in management. Economics. He formerly silent auction, and food sales. sonal satisfaction. meeting the needs of our “Roper understands new worked as a math teacher in “Our level of sharing “The best part has community members who technologies and how those the Peace Corps in Kenya. stresses the importance of been the joy of working with have fallen on hard times.” may be applied to the City’s “Like Austin, Chula Vista is business of serving its a rapidly growing city with James Bevel Funeralized in Alabama citizens,” Ott said. “She the challenge of meeting brings leadership and expanding service Special to the NNPA from Bevel was a top lieuten- innovation to enhancing Van Eenoo requirements in tough the Chicago Crusader ant to Dr. Martin Luther King customer services.” awards from the American economic times,” City (NNPA) - The Rev. James Jr. and architect of the 1963 Her work in Raleigh Association of Public Manager Ott said. “Van L. Bevel, a prominent figure in Children’s Crusade in Bir- during the past two years and Administrators. Eenoo’s experience will be an the Civil Rights Movement and mingham, Ala. But in April, a as CIO in Kansas City, Mo., In Kansas City, asset as we face continued co-creator of the Million Man jury convicted Bevel of incest has earned her national under Roper’s management, revenue challenges.” March, died on Friday, Decem- for having sex more than a de- honors including selection the City made a number of While in Chula Vista, ber 19. He was 72. cade ago with a then-teenage as one of “Government’s Five technological advances to Edward’s responsibilities The civil rights icon died daughter. He served several Most Influential Women increase efficiency and included presentation of the to the front.’’ in Virginia after a fight with pan- months of his 15-year sentence CIOs” by Government reduce costs. Kansas City’s budget for which he received The four-hour service also creatic cancer. His four-hour fu- before he was released in No- Technology magazine and Web services portal ranked “Distinguished Budget featured eulogies and speeches neral was held in Eutaw, Ala, vember on bond while appeal- inclusion in its “Top 25 seventh in the nation in a Presentation” awards from from Tuscaloosa native Charles where Minister Louis Farrakhan ing. ecutors opposed Bevel’s Doers, Dreamers and Brown University study. the Government Finance Steele, president of the Southern delivered the eulogy. release. Drivers,” a list of people in During her tenure in Austin, Officers Association. Christian Leadership Confer- ‘’I don’t know nothing A Baptist minister, Bevel all aspects of government, she implemented the City’s He fills the vacancy ence, and others. The service was about James Bevel’s personal life was a leader in the Southern including elected officials. first help desk operation to created by Greg Canally’s filled with tales of Bevel’s civil — and that ain’t none of my busi- Christian Leadership Confer- She has also received the provide centralized support promotion to Deputy Chief rights accomplishments and at- ness,’’ Farrakhan said to re- ence and the Student Nonvio- “Distinguished Professional services for technology users. Financial Officer in August tended by former Freedom Rid- sounding applause. ‘’I know the lent Coordinating Committee, of the Year” and the Roper will oversee a 2008. ers, and movement leaders such things that I learned from him ... two of the stalwart organiza- “Administrator of the Year” Communications and and I thank God for his life. as Andy Young, Rev. Bernard tions that led efforts in the ‘’In death, it seems like the Lafayette, Rev. Dr. Al Sampson, 1960s to desegregate the South. AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING things that hurt us fall to the Atty. Lewis Myers, Omar Decades later, he also helped back,’’ Farrakhan told the more Johnson, Diane Nash, Atty. Al organize the Million Man FOR SENIORS COMING TO MUELLER than 1,000 people, ‘’and the Lingo, Dorothy Tillman, civil March. The community is cur- Prosthings that helped us come rights icon U. S. Rep. John Lewis Recognizing the sub- communities, such as fitness (D-Ga.), and other notables. stantial and growing need for centers, activity rooms and li- rently scheduled to break affordable, quality rental braries, the Mueller senior ground in the spring of 2010 communities for seniors in community will also include with initial move in sched- Austin, Catellus Develop- an artist studio along with a uled for fall 2011. ment Group, master devel- coffee shop and art gallery. “Mueller has always oper of Mueller in central Additionally, the develop- been envisioned as an inclu- Austin, announced today ment will feature several live/ sive, mixed-income commu- that it has selected the locally work spaces for entrepreneur- nity, and we’ve selected a led team of DMA Develop- ial seniors such as accoun- team that can meet or exceed ment Company (DMA) and tants, artists and consultants, both Mueller’s expansive Carleton Residential Proper- who are not yet ready for re- affordability goal while deliv- ties to build a multi-family tirement. ering the vision of a thought- housingcommunity exclu- The DMA team antici- fully designed, multi-use sively for seniors in Mueller’s pates approximately 200 fully community,” said Matt future Tower District. accessible rental units located Whelan, senio vice president The team of DMA and at Berkman Drive and Tom of Catellus. “Our goal is to Carleton has selected Austin- Miller Street, just south of the create a welcoming and fi- based Hailey Group Archi- former Mueller airport control nancially viable option for tects to design the building. tower and adjacent to the re- senior residents who are look- In addition to the many cently completed Southwest ing for a less complicated amenities common to senior Greenway. lifestyle, accessible amenities and a central location.” NAACP URGES U.S. SENATE TO CONFIRM ERIC HOLDER AS ATTORNEY GENERAL AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE is the right man for the job. The HISTORIC NOMINEE OF JUSTICE . Department of Justice has, for the IS EXTREMELY QUALIFIED Eric Holder, who has been past 8 years, been woefully mis- YMCA TO RESTORE INTEGRITY, nominated by President-elect managed, and as a result it has ORDER & ACCOUNTABIL- Barack Obama to serve as Attor- not adequately protected Ameri- ITY TO U.S. DEPARTMENT ney General of the United States, cans’ voting, housing or employ- ment rights; nor has it even at- tempted to address police mis- conduct or a whole host of other issues to ensure that our rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are protected. Through his historic nomination of Eric Holder (if confirmed Eric Holder will be the first African American U.S. Attorney General in history) President-elect Obama has se- lected a man who has, through- out his career, demonstrated a commitment to justice, an even- handed nature, and an ability to lead. In addition to serving as the Deputy Attorney General under Janet Reno and leading the tran- sition from Ms. Reno to her suc- cessor, Attorney General John Ashcroft, Eric Holder has served as the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, as a Su- perior Court Judge nominated by and as a trial attorney in the Public Integrity section of the Department of Jus- tice. Mr. Holder knows the U.S. Department of Justice and knows what needs to and can be done, and is clearly the best candidate to swiftly and competently re- MLK Ad store and reinvigorate the belea- guered department. Obama Rejects Blagojevich Appointee January 9, 2009/The Villager/Page 7 STORY OF HARRIET TUBMAN BROUGHT Blagojevich and Burris. now — wants to go on record School of Law in Washing- “Let me just remind you that to deny one African-Ameri- ton, D.C. TO LIFE there presently is no African- can for being seated in the He was born and raised American in the U.S. Senate. I U.S. Senate.” in the small Southern Illinois IN UNIQUE DANCE DRAMA don’t think that anyone — Burris, 71, who served community of Centralia and (Austin—Texas) In the taining visual of these histori- any U.S. senator who’s sit as Illinois Attorney General received his B.A. degree in from 1991 to 1995, is a gradu- late 1850’s times were difficult cal events.” political science from South- for slaves, beaten, humiliated Tubman led more than ting in the Senate right ate of Howard University ern Illinois University and often separated from 300 people to freedom Carbondale. He rose from tax family members. But for some, through the Underground EMPLOYMENT/BIDS/PROPOSALS/PUBLIC accountant of the Continen- life changed in the cover of Railroad, her trips sometimes INFORMATION/FOR SALE/FOR RENT/MISC tal Illinois National Bank to darkness, during heavy rains taking weeks at a time, and become the bank’s vice presi- and with the constant threat all the while evading slave dent. And in 1973, he became of capture as Harriet Tubman hunters and the authorities. City of AustinPurchasing director of the Illinois Depart- OfficeAdvertisements01/05/2009 led them to freedom through Later, Tubman served the ment of General Services. the Underground Railroad. Union as a scout, spy and On October 2, 1995, a revision to the City’s MBE/WBE DBEs In 1978, Burris was In celebration of Black History nurse. Ordinance became effective. The Ordinance establishes new goals for MBE/ elected comptroller, becoming WBE or DBE Participation Bid/Proposal. Bidders are required to docu- Month, the dance drama, Renee Davis DDT is a contemporary the first African-American “Sister Moses: The Story of dance company founded in ment efforts to solicit MBE/WBE or DBEs in the Compliance Plan. The elected to statewide constitu- heroism reminding us of the Goals for each project and the instructions and forms for the Compliance Harriet Tubman” tells the 1979 by four Arizona State tional office in Illinois. sacrifices those before us Plan are included in the MBE/WBE or DBE Program Packet included in the story of Tubman’s passionate made to ensure our freedom,” University dance graduates. solicitation. For construction contracts, the MBE/WBE or DBE Program In 1995, Burris ran un- pursuit of freedom through Currently under the artistic successfully for mayor of Chi- Davis said. The Huston Packet is a separately bound volume of the Project Manual. ALL BIDS movement, African drum- Tillotson University Concert direction of Lisa R. Chow, AND COMPLIANCE PLANS NOT RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE DATE cago, losing to incumbent Ri- ming, traditional spirituals Choir, under the direction of Marion Kirk Jones, Step AND TIME SET FORTH WILL BE RETURNED TO THE BIDDER chard Daley, and in 1998 and and dynamic narration. This Raptis and Renee Davis, the UNOPENED. SPECIAL NOTICE: Solicitations issued on behalf of the Dr. Gloria Quinlan, will be 2002 he made unsuccessful exciting event, presented by company performs an eclec- Electric Utility Dept. (Austin Energy) are no longer advertised in the bids for the Democratic nomi- featured along with several Austin American Statesman. Notices will be posted on the City of Austin Desert Dance Theatre (DDT) other local musicians and tic repertoire of dances. They nation for . of Phoenix, Arizona, takes specialize in theme-related Purchasing website at: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/purchase Burris is currently man- dancers. A. CONSTRUCTION ADVERTISEMENTS - ALL CONSTRUC- place Friday, February 6, music/dance/dramas that ager/CEO of Burris & Lebed Schools throughout TION SEALED BIDS addressed to the City of Austin will be received 2009, 7:30p.m. at Shoreline Central Texas are encouraged encourage cultural diversity PRIOR TO date and time indicated for the following project(s), in Consulting LLC, a public re- Center located at 15201 Bur- and focus on the lives of those lations and political strate- to attend the special 10:30a.m. the Reception Area, 10th FL., Ste. 1045, Office of Contract and Land net Road. Tickets are avail- performance followed by a who have fought for freedom. Management, OCLM, One Texas Center (OTC), 505 Barton Springs Rd., gies firm; he also serves as able through austix.com. question and answer session. DDT offers a variety of pro- Austin, TX, then publicly opened and read aloud in the 10th FL. counsel to Gonzalez, Saggio Local dancer/choreog- grams to schools and commu- Conference Room, Ste. 1045, unless otherwise indicated in the ad- Davis said, “The educational and Harlan, an influential rapher, Renee Davis has nities, including, master vertisement. All Bids received after the time set forth will be re- Chicago-based law firm. component provides a study turned to the bidder unopened. The OWNER’s Official opening the danced the role of Harriet guide for teachers, based on classes, lecture demonstra- Burris is married to Tubman for nearly 17 years. tions and performances. Bids shall establish the time for opening of the Bids. All Bid Deposits Berlean Burris, Ph.D. They Social Studies curriculum, to are refundable upon return of documents within the specified time Since relocating to Austin For information on the have a son and a daughter. prepare students before at- frame and in good condition, unless otherwise indicated. UNLESS more than 10 years ago, she tending the performance. It public performance visit OTHERWISE INDICATED, Project Manuals, Plans and Addenda may has returned to Arizona each SisterMoses.org or call 512- Zenitha Prince contrib- covers in-depth facts about be obtained at the Office of Engineering Design & Surveying, PWD, year to dance the role she Tubman’s life, the Civil War, 297-7410. For information on Ste. 760, OTC. First time bidders are encouraged to attend the pre- uted to this story. helped create. “This amazing Abolitionism and the signifi- the school performance con- bid conference to assure their understanding of Owner’s bidding dance drama is both educa- tact Karen Peters at 512-732- and contracting requirements, particularly M/WBE Procurements cance of slave songs. Students Carver tional and entertaining, and 8993. Program requirements. Cashiers or Certified Check Payable to the later view the performance City of Austin or acceptable Bid Bond must accompany each bid. Museum & brings to life the true story of and get a dramatic and enter- Bidders will be required to provide Payment/Performance bonds as Cultural Center specified in the bidding documents. The City reserves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any informality in the bids Presents SMBR panelists educate minority and received. “Celebrate Bidders must attend any Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and are encouraged to attend any non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference to ensure women business owners about Bonding Me!” The City of Austin their understanding of Owner’s bidding and contracting requirements, par- Elkins. “We know that Bond- to participate in City con- ticularly MBE/WBE Procurement Program requirements. If the Pre-Bid The Carver Museum & Small and Minority Business ing can be a challenging sub- tracts; and oversees the Conference is mandatory the Bidder must arrive and sign-in within fifteen Cultural Center, in collabora- Resources Department in- ject for many small minority City’s MBE/WBE & DBE (15) minutes of the scheduled start time of the meeting, otherwise the tion with the Japan America vites small business owners and women construction contracting goals in the ar- Bidder will not be allowed to submit a Bid for the project. Society of Austin will debut a to a “Bonding Essentials: A business owners. In addition eas of construction, profes- 1. GREEN WTP DECOMMISSIONING TRANSMISSION series of virtual travel experi- Panel Discussion with to hosting this workshop, sional services, commodi- MAIN RELOCATION (CIP 3960 2207 7124). IFB 6100 CLMC020. Surety Experts” workshop at SMBR will have resource in- ties, and non-professional Pickup bid docs at OTC, STE 760 Attn: Gabriel Stan 974-7151 after 1/5/ ences, Celebrate Me! on Satur- day, January 10 from 1 – 4 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. formation available in our services. 09. A refundable deposit of $100 is required. For info Daniel Layton, 974- 14, at the Waller Creek Build- 7093. A MANDATORY Vendor Conf will be held at AWU Service Center, p..m. Celebrate Me! is a virtual onsite Plan Room.” For more information ing, 625 E. Tenth Street, Room 2600 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702, Rm 223A 512-703-6606 at 10:00A travel exploration designed SMBR assists small mi- about the Small & Minority on 1/13/09. Offers due prior to 10:00A on 1/29/09. Compliance plans due for young people. Every other 104. nority-owned and women- Business Resources Depart- prior to 2:00P on 1/29/09. Offers will be opened on 1/29/09 at 2:00P. month, we will ‘visit’ a new “We decided to host owned businesses as they ment, please review the B. SERVICES AND SYSTEMS CONTRACTING/ C. COM- continent, learning about cul- this Bonding workshop pursue contracting opportu- SMBR Web site MODITIES - Solicitations will be issued, and sealed bids or proposals ture, language, food, geogra- based on feedback that we nities with the City of Aus- www.cityofaustin.org/smbr may be received at the Purchasing Office, Municipal Building, 124 W. phy, and history. received from our vendors,” tin; encourages MBE/WBEs or call (512) 974-7677. 8th St., 3rd floor, Room 308/310, telephone number (512) 974-2500, said SMBR Director Stephen Austin, TX until the dates and times specified on following item(s): Our first ‘trip” takes us B. SOLICITATION SERVICES AND SYSTEMS to the Land of the Rising Sun: 1. BKH0033REBID RECYCLING DROP-OFF CENTER. Of- JAPAN. Demonstrations of CITY OF AUSTIN fers due prior to 10:30A on 1/21/09. bonsai propagation, Aikido 2. SAP0112 REPAIR SERVICES FOR CHEVROLET SEDANS (Japanese martial arts), and Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office AND LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS. Offers due prior to 1:00P on 1/22/09. paper making are among the CONSOLIDATED PLAN Fiscal Years 2009-14 3. SAP0113 REPAIR SERVICES FOR DODGE MEDIUM AND cultural adventures in store HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS. Offers due prior to 1:30P on 1/22/09. for our young explorers. Dur- ACTION PLAN Fiscal Year 2009-10 C. SOLICITATION COMMODITIES ing future travels we will visit The City of Austin is preparing a five-year Consolidated Plan for fiscal years 2009-14. This five-year Plan 1. BKH0039 PC AIRE A/C AND HEATING DUCTS. Offers due includes funding recommendations for the fiscal year 2009-10. The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Africa, Europe, South prior to 11:00A on 1/21/09. Development (HUD), through four grant programs in the last five years, allocated $69 million to the City of THE CITY OF AUSTIN HEREBY NOTIFIES ALL OFFERORS America, Australia, and our Austin. The City of Austin is beginning to plan for the next five years for four grant programs: Community THAT IN REGARD TO ANY CONTRACT ENTERED INTO PURSU- North American neighbors. Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Emergency Shelter ANT TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT; MINORITY BUSINESS ENTER- Every tour is free, and open to Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) and additional funding from PRISES WILL BE AFFORDED EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO SUB- the public – children and their local programs including General Revenue Funds, local General Obligation Bonds and program income. The MIT OFFERS IN RESPONSE TO THIS INVITATION AND WILL NOT parents are heartily invited to Consolidated Plan will be used as a blueprint for identifying community priorities for funding to address BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE GROUNDS OF RACE, participate in the activities. priority housing, community development, economic development, and public service needs. In order to COLOR, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY IN CONSID- The City of Austin is receive these grants from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of ERATION FOR AN AWARD. committed to compliance Austin must submit a Consolidated Plan every 5 years, in addition to an annual Action Plan that describes community needs, resources, priorities, and proposed activities with regard to housing, community Request with the Americans with Dis- Request development, economic development and public services. The City has begun development of the fiscal for Proposal for Proposal abilities Act. Reasonable years 2009-14 Consolidated Plan and fiscal year 2009-10 Action Plan, which are due to HUD on August 15, modifications and equal ac- Real Estate Broker Construction 2009. The Housing Authority of cess to communications will As required by Chapter 373 of the Texas Local Government Code and the City’s Citizen Participation Plan, Travis County and the Strategic Build Out be provided upon request. the initial steps for public participation in the 5-year Consolidated Plan include five public hearings. Housing Finance Corporation is The Housing Authority of Please call 512.974.4926 The following outlines the public input process for the FY 2009-14 Consolidated Plan. currently seeking a State of Texas Travis County is accepting pro- AUSTIN 1. PUBLIC HEARINGS licensed Real Estate Broker to enter posals for the services of con- The City of Austin encourages all citizens to participate in the planning process. The City of Austin will into an exclusive contract to sell and struction build out required at TEACHER AMONG host five public hearings through the following public forums: Community Development Commission, the or lease selected single family houses 502 Highlad Mall Blvd, Austin, FIVE PRESIDENTIAL Austin City Council, the Community Action Network and the HIV Planning Council. The purpose of the TX 78752. The build out work owned by the Strategic Housing Fi- AWARD FINALISTS public hearings is to gather information from citizens about the community’s needs and priorities. nance Corporation. The initial con- required with this Request for Public Hearings Candy Ellard, a fifth- th tract will be for six months with ex- Proposal will be sufficient to · January 27, 2009 (Tuesday) at 2:00 p.m.: Community Action Network, at 1000 E. 11 St. – tensions granted depending on the house the entire staff of the Au- grade teacher at Pillow El- 400A. success of the real estate broker. thority and aequate meeting space ementary School, is one of five · February 5, 2009 (Thursday) at 6:30 p.m.: Community Development Commission, at Austin The request for proposal for board meetings of all non Texas teachers named final- City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 West Second Street. may be obtained from the adminis- profit corporations owned and ists for the Presidential · February 10, 2009 (Tuesday) at 6:00 p.m.: HIV Planning Council, 1520 Rutherford Ln., Bldg trative office of the Authority lo- operated by the Authority, ap- Awards for Excellence in 1, 1st Floor. cated at 2200 E MLK Jr. Blvd Aus- proximately 8,500 sq ft of the Mathematics and Science · March 5, 2009 (Thursday) at 6:00 p.m.: Austin City Council, Austin City Hall, 301 West total 22,000 sq ft in the build- tin, Texas 78702 after 10:00 a.m. on Teaching (PAEMST). Second Street. ing is included in this project. · March 9, 2009 (Monday) at 6:30 p.m.: Community Development Commission, at Austin Tuesday January 6, 2009. Proposal The 2008 PAEMST Requests for Proposals City Hall, Boards and Commissions Room, 301 West Second Street. packages may be picked up between awards recognize kindergar- 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday packets may be obtained from Visit the City of Austin’s website at www.cityofaustin.org/housing for additional public meeting opportunities through Friday except holidays the current administrative offices ten through sixth grade sci- from January to March 2009. there after. Deadline to return com- located at 2200 E. MLK Jr. ence and mathematics teach- 2. SURVEYS pleted proposals is January 30, Blvd, Austin 78702 after ers whose innovative methods Citizens may also submit public feedback through a survey regarding the needs of the City of Austin 2009 at 4:00 p.m. 10:00am on Tuesday January 6, bring teaching to life in the community. Surveys will be available at: Questions or requests for 2009. Proposal packages may be classroom. Next year, the 1) The public hearings and public meetings. further information or data may be picked up between the hours of PAEMST program will recog- 2) Online at www.cityofaustin.org/housing in English and Spanish. 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Mon- directed to Keith Hoffpauir located nize outstanding grade 7-12 3) All City of Austin Libraries. day through Friday except holi- 3. WRITTEN COMMENTS at 2200 E. MLK Jr. Blvd Austin, teachers of science and math- days there after. Deadline to re- The public may submit written comments regarding the Consolidated Plan and Action Plan through March Texas 78702 during normal work- ematics. ing hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. turn completed proposals is Janu- 13, 2009. The City will utilize written comments to help identify community needs and allocate funding Monday through Friday, except ary 30, 2009 at 3:00pm Ellard, who has 29 years accordingly. The Draft FY 2009-14 Consolidated Plan and the FY 2009-10 Action Plan will be published holidays. Telephone number is 512- The Authority will host a of education experience, and for additional public comment in June 2009. 480-8245 extension 20. pre proposal conference on Janu- other finalists, were selected by Please submit your written comments to: ary 14, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at 502 a state panel of master teach- Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office Let our Classifieds Highland Mall Blvd, Austin, ers, specialists, and adminis- Attn: Kate Moore, P.O. Box 1088 Austin, TX 78767 Texas 78752. At this meeting an trators who chose the out- (512) 974-3100 Fax: (512) 974-3122; or email comments to: [email protected] 18X24 set of drawings will be work for you. standing science and math- Visit the City of Austin’s website at: www.cityofaustin.org/housing available for a $50.00 deposit, For additional information, call the NHCD Office at 974-3100 (voice) or 974-3102 (TDD). ematics teachers for the Na- Call 476-0082 check or money order only. At- The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. for more tendance is recommended. tional Science Foundation to Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. consider for state finalist sta- For assistance please call 974-2210 OR 974-2445 TDD. information. tus. Page 8/THE VILLAGER/January 9, 2009 VILLAGER’S SPORTSVILLE

Brown says NFL celebrations feed into stereotypes of blacks that movies and popular cul- Brown used to say: If you get school and played several ture depicted blacks as igno- into the end zone, act like sports. Enrolling at Syracuse rant buffoons who spoke in you’ve been there before.” University, he ran for 666 dialect and said when black Taunting opponents and self- yards as a junior and as a se- players do buck dances in the congratulation, Brown said, nior was chosen unani- By George Hardin end zone they are buying into are acts more expected of mously as a first team All- SportsBeat the stereotype. children. American. In voting for the As the National Foot- Now a resident of Cali- It’s “terrible” to put on Heisman Trophy, he ranked ball League playoffs con- fornia, Brown said of the such an exhibition, Brown fifth. tinue, Pro Football Hall of players, “They take us back said. “It’s selfish. I think it’s In the 1957 NFL draft Famer Jim Brown has spoken to the stereotypical things boorish. I think it’s corny. Brown was the first-round out against players celebrat- that we fought so hard to get And I think it hurts the per- choice of the Cleveland ing on the field and otherwise rid of. That’s why I’m so ada- formances and I think it hurts Browns. He was chosen drawing attention to them- mant against that.” He said the game. I see sometimes a Rookie of the Year upon end- selves after making a touch- current players need to study guy score a TD and one of his ing his first season and se- down or other good play. history and learn of the sac- linemen might run to con- lected as the NFL’s Most Brown is known not only as rifices made by those who gratulate him, but he doesn’t Valuable Player. He was Jim Brown preceded them. even acknowledge his line- elected unanimously for the one of the greatest football ever make 100 touchdowns of black youth in the U.S. It was not the first time man congratulating him. All-NFL first team eight players ever, he also won ac- by rushing. He reached that He founded the Amer-I- Brown, who spent his entire He’s looking at the stands times and played in nine Pro claim as an actor in top Hol- total after 93 games. Can Program in 1988, NFL career with the Cleve- and beating his chest and ig- Bowls in the nine years he lywood movies and earned As an actor, Brown ap- which works with inner- land Browns, had spoken on noring his teammate. That’s was in professional football. respect as an outspoken civil peared in such movies as city youth in Los Angeles this issue. Earlier he was ridiculous.” Brown retired from football rights activist. “The Dirty Dozen” and “100 and Cleveland. He is an ex- asked the proper way to be- Brown was born in the at the height of his career, in Brown, who is 72, said Rifles” in which he and ecutive advisor for the have after running into the all-black community of St. 1966, to pursue a career as an young players today don’t Raquel Welch acted in the Cleveland Browns. Spike end zone to score a touch- Simons Island, Ga., and actor. Despite bruising tack- seem to understand the dif- first interracial love scene in Lee produced a documen- down. Brown said, “I gave moved with his parents as a les by opponents, he did not ficult struggles that were nec- a major Hollywood movie. tary about Brown in 2002: the ball back to the official. child to Mahasset, N. Y., miss a game in nine years. essary for them to just be able Brown has done more “Jim Brown: All Ameri- Like my old coach Paul where he attended high Brown was the first player to to play the game. He noted than complain about the state can.” Black hockey star shines with his team in Chicago By George Hardin highly promoted hockey Montreal Canadiens on Jan. was named to the Order of States.” (Jean was born in Haiti peared. Early in 2008 news re- SportsBeat games of the season. As a mi- 18, 1958, in Montreal. An Af- Canada, the nation’s highest ci- and as a child moved with her ports told of how a black player, Black stars are still a nor sport hockey is attempt- rican Canadian, O’Ree was vilian honor. Canadian Gov. family to Canada because her Joel Ward, then with the Hous- rarity in the National Hockey ing to broaden its fan base born in Fredericton, New General Michaelle Jean, the first father had been tortured by ton Astros, was heckled at a sub- League (NHL) so it was an- and hopes to draw in more Brunswick, which had only black person to hold that posi- henchmen of Francois “Papa urban Chicago hockey arena by other feather in the cap of black fans. The outdoor one other black family in the tion, said O’Ree was selected for Doc” Duvalier.) fans who said they hated blacks. Dustin Byfuglien when the venue at Wrigley Field re- town. He was honored last his “pioneering contributions to O’Ree has spoken about Ward has now moved on to 23-year old member of the turned hockey to its origins year on the 50th anniversary the development of professional how he was subjected to racial play for the Nashville Predators, Chicago Blackhawks played and the teams wore uniforms of his first professional game hockey, and for his tireless dedi- slurs during his playing days. another NHL team. against the Detroit Red modeled on those their fore- when the sports complex in cation to promoting the sport to Racist attitudes held by fans About 40 black players Wings New Year’s Day in the bears wore in the 1920s and his hometown was renamed youth in Canada and the United have decreased but not disap- have been on NHL teams since 2009 NHL Winter Classic. ’30s. in his honor. O’Ree and his O’Ree integrated the game. The Blackhawks fell to the Following the loss to wife now live in La Mesa, Red Wings 6-4 at Wrigley Detroit, the Blackhawks re- Calif., outside San Diego. Field in a rare outdoor sumed their winning ways in O’Ree heads the NHL hockey game on an overcast defeating the Calgary Flames Diversity Program, which day with the temperature 5-2 on Sunday, Jan. 4. (The was founded in 1995, and hovering around 30 degrees NHL has teams based in the travels throughout North and the wind blowing at 18 U.S. and Canada.) Byfuglien America to promote the mph. A temporary rink was added a score for his team in game among youth groups. set up between third base the Calgary game. Among groups aided by the and first base. diversity program are The loss to Detroit Byfuglien, who plays Detroit’s Hockey in the Hood was a slight setback for the defense and forward, was Program, Minnesota’s Blackhawks who were com- born in Minneapolis and was Mariucci Inner City Hockey ing off their ninth consecu- raised by a single mother Association, New York’s Ice tive win. During the streak who worked in a factory and Hockey in Harlem, and Chicago was averaging 4.5 often had trouble paying her Cincinnati’s Hockey Kids in points per game while their bills. He has been in the NHL Dire Straits. Although some opponents had 1.3. Byfuglien since 2001. He follows in the kids are attracted to the game (BUFF-lin) was top scorer in trail blazed by Willie O’Ree, some parents reportedly dis- the franchise-record ninth the first black man to play in courage their children from victory as he added two goals the NHL. O’Ree, who was participating by calling and an assist in the 4-1 deci- profiled in a Sports Beat col- hockey “a white man’s sion over the Minnesota umn on Jan. 18, 2008, played game.” Wild. It was one of the most his first NHL game with the On Dec. 30, 2008, O’Ree

Above Pictured: Willie O’Ree - Below Pictured: Dustin Byfuglien

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