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Vol. 39 No. 4 Website: theaustinvillager.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 512-476-0082 Fax: 512-476-0179 June 10, 2011

Deliberate and Unafraid, Black Literary Voices FEDS EYE BLACK UNEMPLOYMENT Austin’s Fifth Annual African American Book Festival Souljah will headline the Sat- urday events. She is the au- thor of four national best-sell- ers including “The Coldest Winter Ever.” She appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King Live and the cover of Newsweek Magazine. RAPPIN’ Soul- jah will speak and sign Tommy Wyatt books Saturday, June 25, at 1:30 p.m. in the Boyd Vance Goodby Theater. Highland Mall! The year’s festival also showcases the work of Highland Mall has been Sister Souljah Roslyn Story, Dr. Tiffany Gill, both a source of pride and Dr. Moe Anderson, Evelyn The Fifth Annual Aus- source of controversy for the Palfrey, and Shirley Sprin- tin African American Book Austin community for a number kles. Festival: Deliberate and Un- of years. When the mall opened, The African American afraid, Black Literary Voices it took away a lot of the stores Book Festival promotes em- will be held Friday & Satur- (L to r) U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis, President Barack Obama, and treasurery Secretary Timothy that were located in Hancock powerment through litera- Geithner Center, in central Austin. day, June 24 & 25 at 10:00 a.m. ture. In the past the festival percent in the past decade, the When Hancock Center each day on the grounds of WASHINGTON - The ment rates than the other ma- hosted such notable authors gap in the share of employed opened, many of the larger the Carver Branch Library and United States Department of jor racial and ethnic groups as Leonard Pitts, Sam blacks and whites who are stores were located in the down- the Carver Museum and Cul- Labor has released a new re- and the recent recession and Greenlee and Annette Gor- college graduates has not nar- town business district between tural Center, 1161 and 1165 port The Black Labor Force recovery period has largely don-Reed. The festival is rowed and a 10 percentage the State Capitol and the Colo- Angelina Street, respectively. in the Recovery. U.S. Labor reflected this pattern. made possible through a col- point gap remains. rado River. The major chain This year the festival features Secretary Hilda Solis spoke Nearly half (48.4 per- laboration of community, Black workers are more stores supported the new cen- The New York Times bestsell- with Black Radio Network on cent) of all unemployed writers and festival organiz- likely to be employed in the ter and moved away from down- ing author Sister Souljah and whether the government is blacks were unemployed 27 ers who seek to highlight the public sector than are either town. A few years later, High- education expert Dr. Jawanza doing enough for minorities: weeks or longer in 2010, com- literary works by and about their white or Hispanic coun- land Mall came to town and Kunjufu. Key findings of the re- pared to 41.9 percent of un- African Americans. terparts. In 2010, nearly 1 in 5 many of the stores moved again. Dr. Jawanza Kunjufu, port: African-Americans or employed whites and 39.3 The Austin African employed blacks worked for After that, malls became common the author of 32 books, has blacks made up 12 percent of percent of unemployed His- American Book Festival is the government compared to place in the Austin area and are been featured in Ebony and the United States labor force panics. Moreover, blacks re- free and open to the public. 14.6 percent of whites and continuing to pop up all over the Essence magazines and been in 2010. Overall, 18 million mained unemployed longer For more information about 11.0 percent of Hispanics. area. a guest on both Black Enter- blacks were employed or than whites or Hispanics in the African American Book Conversely, blacks are less One of the attractions for tainment Television (BET) looking for work, represent- 2010, with a median duration Festival please contact Peggy likely than Hispanics and the African American commu- and the Oprah Winfrey Show. ing 62.2 percent of all black of unemployment approach- Terry or visit www. aabook nearly as likely as whites to nity in Highland Mall was the He will address parents, edu- people. ing 26 weeks. fest.com. For more informa- work in the private sector, not opening of Priestley’s Ottoman, cators, and community activ- In 2010, about half of The unemployment tion about events at the Carver including the self-employed. a Black-owned men’s clothing ists at 10 a.m. Friday, June 24, blacks aged 16 and older had rate for blacks has remained Branch of the Austin Public Few blacks are self-employed store. The store, owned by in the museum’s Boyd Vance a job and 17.5 percent of those high. In May 2011, the unem- Library please call 512-974- — only 3.8 percent reported Clarence Priestley, became al- Theater. A special workshop employed worked part-time. ployment rate for blacks was 1010 or visit www. cityof aus being self-employed in 2010 most a tourist attraction. It was for youth starts at 11:45 a.m. Blacks are the only racial or 16.2 percent; down only 0.3 tin.org/library. making them about half as a sense of pride for the commu- in the theater as well. ethnic group where women percentage points from the likely to be self-employed as nity. The store was very suc- Bestselling author Sister represent a larger share of the peak of 16.5 percent in March whites (7.4 percent). cessful for a number of years. employed than do men — and April 2010. Half of black workers African American youth more than half (54.3 percent) The past few months Six County Bond employed full time earned found the center to be the place of employed blacks in 2010 have seen private sector job $611 or more per week in to hang out on weekends, but were women, compared to growth in areas such as hearings set 2010, 80 percent of that were never really accepted by 46.3 percent among employed transportation and ware- earned by whites. The gap in the management. There were The Travis County Com- ing will be held in Downtown whites. Employed black housing as well as continu- earnings has been similar charges of harassment and over missioners Court will be Austin at 6:30 p.m., Monday, women still earn less than ing employment gains in throughout the recession and action by security personnel. conductging a series fo public June 20, 2011, at the Commis- employed black men. health care; both industries recovery period. That relationship between the meetings throughout the county sioners Court Chambers located More than a quarter of have a large share of black The average unemploy- community and the mall contin- in order to receive imput from at Travis County Administrtion employed black workers aged workers. However, blacks ment rate for blacks in 2010 ued until most of the stores have Travis County residents regard- Building (Ned Granger Build- 25 or older have earned a col- are more vulnerable to con- was 16.0 percent, compared moved out to other malls. ing a proposed 2011 Travis ing) at 314 W. 11th Street, Aus- lege degree, a share that ex- tinuing local government to 8.7 percent for whites, and We can expect the prop- County Bond Program. The tin. ceeds that for Hispanics, but job losses because they 12.5 percent for Hispanics. erty to take on a new look in the proposal is the result of rec- The second public meet- continues to trail whites. make up a disproportionate Historically, blacks have per- coming months and years as it ommendations made by the ing will be held in Precinct 1, While the share that are col- share of public sector work- sistently higher unemploy- will have a new owner. Austin 2011 Citizens Bond Advi- Travis County, and is, sched- lege graduates has risen 20 ers. Community College has been sory Committee (CBAC), a uled for 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, buying off pieces of the mall as 15-member committee of citi- June 22, 2011, at Travis Count Blackshear/O.L. Price Ex-Students the businesses moved out. ACC zens the Commissioners Court East Service Center located at is under contract for the final appointed in February 2011. 6011Blue Bluff Road, Austin. Reunion Honors a Favorite Son piece of Highland Mall land at The CBAC was charged with Precinct 4 Travis County Year Residency Program and this time. The former J. C. Penny studying and making recom- will host the third meeting, This year’s Blackshear/ Completed 4th Year building and surrounding park- mendations to the Court about scheduled for 6:30 p.m., Thurs- O. L. Price (BOLP) Ex-Students Association reunion is Friday, Chief-Residency “Fellow- ing lot is the last piece of the the need for a bond package. day, June 23, 2011, at Del Valle June 10, through Sunday, June ship” buy. The acquisition will include They were also challenged to Opportunity Center, 530l Ross 12, 2011. Once again the re- · University of Texas at approximately 17.3 acres of land prepare a capital improvement Road, #B, Del Valle. union committee has an excit- Dallas, TX with a Master of Sci- package and to present their A fourth meeting, in Pre- and more than 225,000 square ing list of activities for the en- ence in Medical Management cinct 2, is scheduled for 7:00 feet of space in the two-story proposals to the Count tire weekend. Dr. Ross professional building and a small retail site Commissionerf for teir review, p.m., Monday, June 27, 2011, at BOLP historically laid accomplishments are exten- located directly along Airport comment and approval. the Wells Branch Recreation the foundation that produced sive. As Chief Executive Officer Blvd. the deal is expected to The Commissioners Court Center, 2106 Klattenhoff Drive, many successful, talented in- of Bon Secours Baltimore close in August at a cost of $l5.9 is iviting residents of Travis Austin. dividuals and community Health System in Baltimore, million. The college will issue County to attend a series of pub- The fifth public meeting leaders. This year’s reunion Maryland he is responsible for revenue bonds to cover the cost lic meetings to provide input into will be held in Precinct 3, and is honoree is bridging a begin- the direction and management of the purchase. the proposed 2011 Travis County scheduled for 7:00 p.m., ning at O. L. Price during seg- of Bon Secours Baltimore’s in- ACC’s headquarters of- Bond Program. Information Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at regation and after integration tegrated urban health system about the likely fiscal impact of Largo Vista Council Chambers, an ending at Taylor High which includes a 141-bed fice has been located adjacent Dr. Samuel L.. Ross to Highland Mall for years. Ac- such a bond package will be pre- 5803 Thunder- bird, Lago Vista. School. acute care hospital, a commu- nity based primary care site, cording to Dr. Stephen B. sented at these meetings. The sixth anf final hear- BOLP is pleased to an- His career choice was no sur- two substance abuse treat- Kinslow, ACC President/CEO, The proposed projects in- ing will be held in Precinct 3, nounce this year’s banquet prise. His successes are also ment centers, behavioral medi- “Highland Mall plays a key role clude County road capacity scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Thurs- honoree is Dr. Samuel L. Ross no surprise. Dr. Ross’ educational cine, HIV/AIDS and Renal Di- in the college’s Master Plan... projects, traffic safety, pedes- day, June 30, 2011 at Lakeway M.D., M.S., and Chief Execu- tive Officer of Bon Secours Bal- accomplishments include but alysis services, preventive ACC is currently growing by trian/bicycle facility improve- Council Chambers, 1120 timore Health System. are not limited to: health/education programs, 4,000 a year, with a record 45,056 ments, bridge replacements, road Lohman’s Crossing, Lakeway. Dr. Ross’ family moved · University of North and an extensive community credit students enrolled in rexonstruction, flood control Details about the pro- to Taylor when he was ten Texas, Denton, TX (formerly housing redevelopment pro- projects, County park improve- posed projects will be available Spring 2011. The Master Plan years old and about to enter known as North Texas State gram. Along with his respon- at each meeting. The proposed calls for ACC to accommodate ments, and acquisition of the fifth grade. He was ex- University) with a BA in Biol- sibilities as CEO of Bon Secours enrollment growth through ex- parkland and conservation ease- bond election is planned for tremely smart, quite, humble, ogy Baltimore, Dr. Ross also has an pansions of existing campuses ments. Tuesday, November 8, 2011. and very shy. He had a heart- · University of Texas expanded role within Bon and new construction. All public meetings are More information about the warming smile and a calming, Health Science Center, San Secours Health System where Kinslow has announced open to the public and will be bond program is available at somewhat healing, disposition Antonio, TX with a Doctor of he is the “Market Leader” for that he is leaving the college and held at the following locations http://www.co.travis.tx.us/ you always felt good around Medicine Bon Secours Kentucky. He also the board has already selected and times. For those centrally citizens_bond_committee/de- him. Dr. Ross graduated from · St. Paul Medical Cen- coordinates CEO forums for his successor. located, the first public meet- fault. asp. Taylor High School in 1972. ter, Dallas, TX, Completed 3 the system. Page 2/THE VILLAGER/June 10, 2011 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

was a scant 54,000. Still, the At the end of the day, situation was “essentially here is what we need to Work is a Necessity know. When work doesn’t’ unchanged”. Give me a wants to be gainfully en- ucts to simply dry up. Eco- cating a cultural impera- work, life doesn’t work for break. That means someone gaged in the capitalistic sys- nomic recovery is a bitter pill tive? too many Americans. When is fudging and smudging tem has an opportunity to for some to swallow when To put some meat on work doesn’t work, too many the fact that our economy is do so. That means that work their lives have not recov- the official numbers we people are kicked to the curb, sputtering. has to work that people ered from the drama also should note that nearly 14 told they are usefulness and This could well be ex- have to work, that people known as a massive shift in million people are officially left to their own devices. In pected given the fact that have to have the opportu- the ways that Americans unemployed, with 6.5 mil- an entrepreneurial culture most cities and states are nity to work, that govern- deal with work and eco- lion (45 percent) of them be- that can be a good thing. If now grappling with ways ment must promote the cre- nomic integrity. ing unemployed for more we encourage entrepreneur- to balance their budgets, ation of work, and that It seems that we than half a year. These are ship, people can invent, and and that includes layoffs of when necessary government have all sipped on the Kool- just the official numbers. promote their ideas. But By. Julianne Malveaux government workers. Fur- subsidize the development Aid that deifies the rich. The unofficial numbers when there are no open arms NNPA Columnist thermore, we can expect a of working opportunities. They must have it going on, make these look miniscule. for those who have been I consider myself some- sputtering economy given Instead, we have and why don’t we? Why This is not a double the fla- sidelined, they are likely to thing of a wordsmith, so I the drama that is taking seen a recession and a so- can’t we spur a populist eco- vor, double the fun situa- engage in actives that can be am always amazed in the place in Washington called recovery that has not nomic movement that says tion. It’s called double the interpreted as less than work of others, especially around increasing the debt embraced the centrality of something else, instead? pain. wholesome. when they are government limit. The Tea Party folks, if work in our society. Too Why can’t we embrace Dr. What do we do with all Too many people speak bureaucrats. The most re- they had their way, would many people are living at Martin Luther King’s mes- this pain? How do we begin of the centrality of work with- cent unemployment figures, fully dismantle government, the periphery of the eco- sage when he said “I have to respond to our fellow citi- out understanding how to which show the unemploy- throwing hundreds of thou- nomic mainstream. Those the audacity to believe that zens? The future of our na- make work happen. The most ment rate rising, and the sands of workers into the people were told, when the people everywhere can have tion hinges on our ability to recent unemployment rates pace of job creation slowing, streets. Rising unemploy- May unemployment rates three meals a day for their engage more people in the remind us that too many of are interesting and incisive. ment? That’s just the tip of were released, that their mis- bodies, education and cul- business and the work of this our friends and neighbors The Employment Situation the iceberg. ery is none of the govern- ture for their minds, peace economy. We engage people have been placed outside the says that the unemploy- Yet in a society where ment’s concern. Yet they are and freedom for their spir- by involving them, educating economic mainstream. What ment rate is “essentially un- most people work for a liv- homeowners and taxpayers, its.” In other words, how them, empowering them. Yet, must we do to make it better, changed” as it has moved ing, public policy must em- parents and producers, come we can’t decide that we are cutting education especially when this is a bur- from 9 to 9.1 percent. In brace work as a necessity. people who didn’t plan for everyone can eat and be funds because we can’t raise den that falls heavy on the Af- April more than 200,000 We have to ensure that any their factory to close or for educated? How come we the debt ceiling, because we jobs were created; in May it able bodied person who the demand for their prod- can’t make eating and edu- are broke. rican American community? Your Take: Threat to Blacks in the Public Sector making the public sector the had unemployment rates of at When Dr. Martin Luther ing our children for the fu- what these corporate-backed largest employer of black work- least 15 percent in severely King Jr. was assassinated, he ture and ensuring that there politicians are also doing is ers, according to a recent Uni- depressed states — levels not was in Memphis, Tenn., on is a safety net for the most undercutting the economic versity of California, Berkeley seen since the Great Depres- behalf of 1,300 sanitation vulnerable members of our security of black families. Ask study (pdf). The wages that Af- sion. workers, members of AFSCME country. if this is their intention, and of rican Americans earn in the These revelations mean Local 1733. They were on strike But if you believe the course they will deny that it is. public sector are higher than that the plans by radical gov- for more than a bigger pay- radical governors and legis- But even the best of intentions those we earn in other indus- ernors to rob public employ- check; as their “I am a man” lators in Wisconsin, Ohio, (and their intentions are far tries. Furthermore, there is less ees of their rights, shrink pay signs made clear, they wanted Florida and other states, from the “best”) can have un- wage inequality between Afri- and benefits, and cut jobs will respect for the work they did. many of these jobs are unnec- intended consequences. can-American workers and have a disproportionate im- King stood with them because essary, and the workers who And there is no denying that Lee Saunders nonblack workers in the pub- pact on black families and he recognized that freedom re- provide them are “coddled” the path they’ve chosen will Radical conservative lic sector than in other indus- communities. In other words, quires that workers have a because they have the right have dire consequences for politicians want to slash city, tries. white America’s bad cold has voice, the ability to provide for to a voice on the job. Since many black families. county and state jobs — and The author of the study, turned into pneumonia for their families and the power to January 2009, state and local That’s one of the many undercut the economic secu- Steven Pitts of Berkeley’s Cen- black America — and it will shape their destinies. governments have laid off reasons African Americans, rity of African-American fami- ter for Labor Research and get worse if ultraconservative Not only do public-sec- 429,000 workers, and these whether public employees or lies, says this union official. Education, emphasizes that politicians cripple public-sec- tor jobs mean economic secu- layoffs have already had dire not, whether union members or When I was growing up his analysis is based on the tor unions, making them in- rity for black families; they are effects on families across the not, are standing with the work- in Cleveland, some of the most national workforce. In cities capable of protecting their also jobs that are vitally im- country. ers who are fighting back. If 21 respected people in my neigh- where African Americans are members. portant to communities And yet instead of join- percent of black workers are borhood were the folks who a larger proportion of the Both of my parents were across this nation. Whether ing with us to find solutions public-sector employees, that worked for the city, county or population, “the importance active union members because they are teachers, bus drivers, and protect the rights of work- means that one out of every five state. My father was a city bus of the public sector to black they knew that the labor-rights sanitation workers, snow- ers, these governors are inflict- black workers is employed by driver who took great pride in employment prospects” is and civil rights movements plow operators, emergency ing more pain. Their only in- a state or local government. Our getting people safely to and even greater. were the way for African medical technicians, nurses terest is in attacking our jobs, financial well-being and the from their jobs every day. My Another recent finding Americans to achieve upward or librarians, public employ- crippling our unions and dis- economic security of the neigh- mother was a community col- makes Pitts’ conclusions even mobility and equality. In fact, ees perform jobs that towns mantling public services. At a borhoods we live in are at lege teacher who loved prepar- more significant. According to labor unions and civil rights and cities of every size and time when we should be pull- stake. It is up to all of us to fight ing her students for success. the Economic Policy Institute organizations have worked description depend on. Their ing together, their tactics and for our future. It turns out that my fam- in Washington, D.C., al- hand in hand in just about ev- work strengthens neighbor- rhetoric are ripping us apart. Lee Saunders is secretary- ily was far from unique: though the economy is show- ery fight for equality and eco- hoods and supports basic Because so many black treasurer of the American Federa- Twenty-one percent of all black ing some signs of recovery, nomic justice that our nation American values like looking families have built careers in tion of State, County and Munici- workers are public employees, African Americans in 2010 has known. out for one another, prepar- state and local government, pal Employees. New Migration Needed for African-Americans rectly across the street from the And there’s also Sutton’s faster is a great way to grow our our young people to realize, Kirk said the U.S. is still a strong Old Executive Office Building. Law. When bank robber Willie economy,” he explained. “And, ‘You’re more marketable now in brand. “They’ll complain that “Whether you’re Black, Sutton was asked why he so a big part of our trade work a global, competitive society maybe our products cost a little White, Brown or whatever, the robbed banks, he reputedly re- has been targeting, first, those than you might have ever been.’ more,” Kirk said. “They will com- No. 1 concern of American fami- plied, “Because that’s where the small businesses that already But you got to think globally.” plain, ‘You preach to us too lies is: ‘Where am I going to find money is.” Sutton’s law dictates export and learning more about Black businesses must much. You come over here and a job? More importantly, where that one does not ignore the ob- them, what their challenges are also look beyond the shores of tell us about corruption, democ- is this kid that I just spent x vious. “One way to create and trying to remove them. “And the United States, the trade offi- racy, rule of law and, frankly, if amount of money getting out of wealth and a better life – assum- secondly, that universe of people cial said. He said the Commerce we do a deal with China, we don’t college going to find a job?’” The ing you make something – is to that have never exported, either Department and his office pro- have to go through all of that.’ job market has undergone a glo- think about selling it to the 95 because they are afraid or they’re vides assistance to small busi- “But at the end of the day, there is By George E. Curry bal revolution. percent of the people who don’t saying, ‘How am I going to find nesses trying to engage in inter- an implied value proposition that NNPA Columnist “I don’t know why my call the United States home,” customers?’ That’s why we’re national trade. if I buy this from George and Ron, When two million Blacks friends are upset when I say to Kirk advised. “If you look at the putting out more information “The generation that grew it’ll probably work the way they moved from the rigidly-segre- them, ‘If all your kids do is what Fortune 100 companies, the ab- about the Export Import Bank. up on the Web – where they live, say it will. It’s not counterfeit. If gated South to the North, West we’ve been doing, we haven’t solute common denominator The bottom line: they finance breathe, educate and shop – is a something goes wrong, America and Midwest from 1910 to 1930, advanced the ball,’ “said Kirk, among them right now is that your sale.” little less intimidated,” Kirk said. has a legal system that can help it was called the Great Migration. who served as mayor of Dallas they, for the most part, are singu- Kirk said African-Ameri- “I tell people, once you put up a me hold them accountable.’ When another five million Afri- and Texas Secretary of State. larly looking at how they are cans have not exploited their Web site, you’re global. On the That’s a huge advantage for us.” can-Americans fled the South “Our kids are going to live in going to access these hundreds special connections to Africa Web, nobody knows whether Kirk strikes a cautionary note between 1940 and 1970, many London, in Shanghai, or in of millions of young people who and the Caribbean. you’re a woman, Catholic, about international business. seeking good jobs and a better Abuja (Nigeria). It’s just as likely are growing up in Africa, Asia, “Corporate America real- Black, tall or straight. All they “It’s a huge opportunity,” he life in New York, Los Angeles, they’ll be stationed in India, and Latin America and are izes, ‘If I am going to go to Brazil, want to know is, ‘I see you got a said. But don’t rush into it.” Chicago, Cleveland and Detroit, Johannesburg as Detroit or New hungry for something called, I better find somebody who product. I think it might be able George E. Curry, former it was called the Second Great York.” That migration to Lon- ‘Made in America.’” speaks Spanish and under- to help me. How do I get at it?’ If editor-in-chief of Emerge maga- Migration. don, Shanghai, Abuja and Kirk believes America can stands the culture,’” he said. “If you’re not intimidated by doing zine and the NNPA News Ser- U.S. Trade Representative Johannesburg has been pro- profit from that sentiment. “If I am going to Africa, I am much business over the Web, I don’t vice, is a keynote speaker, mod- Ron Kirk thinks it is now time pelled by new opportunities you want to attack the job growth better served by having some- think it’s that much of a leap to erator, and media coach. He can for a Third Great Migration, this opened up by advances in tech- problem –and the president body who understands the val- begin thinking about global be reached through his Web site, one to far-flung cities around the nology and the international re- firmly believes in this – whatever ues, reflects the culture and trade.” www.georgecurry.com You can world. He advanced that argu- moval of quotas, tariffs and out- we can do to empower and en- knows the ropes in Kenya, Despite anti-American also follow him ment in his office, which is di- rageous export fees. able small businesses to grow Ghana and West Africa. I want sentiment in some countries, atwww.twitter.com/currygeorge.

of a college friend whom I had Saying Good-bye to Gil Scott-Heron were integrally part of a militant not seen in many years. Perhaps you cannot but shake your head tions of GSH. He and the Last radical wing of the Black Free- social justice movement. When it was because I actually got to in knowing that the brother Poets (actually there were two dom Movement and the New he sang Johannesburg, his words know the work of Gil Scott- struggled for years with his own groups that both called them- Left, and both poetized and became the anthem of the anti- Heron while I was in college in substance abuse. The contradic- selves The Last Poets) are seen jazz-isized it. Whether through apartheid movement in the USA. the early 1970s. His albums be- tion is startling in its drama. Here as the parents of Hip Hop, but his famous The Revolution will It was a song that came out at just came part of my life and his was someone who went out of that does not provide enough not be televised or later work the right moment, inspiring us all songs and messages were part his way to warn us all of the dan- context. GSH arose at a critical like We beg your pardon America, with its fierceness and spirit of of the support system on which gers of substance abuse, yet he moment in the Black Freedom GSH grabbed hold of chal- resistance. You could not listen I and many other Black radicals fell prey to it himself. I hope that Movement and the New Left. As lenges of the moment and cre- to that song without feeling defi- Bill Fletcher, Jr. came to depend. a future biographer of GSH will Manning Marable notes in his ated a popular analysis that hit ance in your soul and without NNPA Columnist There are tremendous iro- explore the demons that biography of Malcolm X, all of the right notes. being prepared to march. on When I received word of nies connected with the life and haunted him and had him live Malcolm X: A life of Reinvention, GSH was, in my opinion, Washington. the passing of noted poet and work of GSH. If you listen to one such a contradiction. Malcolm spoke with the sound at his best both when he was I appreciate all that he did singer Gil Scott-Heron, I felt as if of his most famous pieces, The Yet, we must recognize of contemporary jazz. GSH took working with Brian Jackson, but and all that he offered. Thank you, I had just heard about the death Bottle, and another, Angel Dust, and honor the many contribu- the rhetoric and analysis of the also when his voice and sound brother Gil. June 10, 2011/The Villager/Page 3 The 104th Annual Session Primitive Travis County Launches Baptist General Convention of Texas Shiloh’s Pre-Annioversary Service will be held, June 13 - 17, on Monday night, June 13, 2011 Redistricting Process Shiloh Primitive Bap- may contact Sister Lillie Th- 2011. The convention will be @ 7:00 PM. In response to newly re- tunity to provide input. A hear- tist Church, 385 FM 20, ompson@ 512-718-4256. hosted by & held at Providence Everyone welcome to join leased regional population sta- ing will also take place at the July Bastrop, TXcordially invites Primitive District Association, and be a participant in the cho- tistics, Travis County has taken 12 at Travis County Commis- each and everyone to their Nappy Edges 120 North Gaines Road, Cedar rus. Attire - Black w/white cor- the first steps toward a plan for sioners Court and will focus on Pastor, Elder Larry Wash- BRAIDER NEEDED Creek, TX 78612, Elder George sage! redistricting, a process that will J.P. and constable precincts as ington, 1st Pre - Anniver- Winn, Moderator, Elder Vennie For more information ultimately change the size and well as input from countywide sary Service on Saturday, Davis, Vice Moderator . contact Deacon Roderick geographic boundaries of com- stakeholders. Citizens may also June 11, 2011 @ 7:30 PM. The chorus will sing Emanuel @ 512-303-7651, or Sis- missioners court, justice of the give input via the county’s The guest speaker and @ the open & welcome program, ter Delois Baker @ 512-303-6611. peace/constable, and election website www.co.travis.tx.us church will be Elder John precincts. Redistricting occurs at through July 15. Additionally, Joiner & Pilgrim Rest Primi- all levels of government every civic organizations are encour- tive Baptist Church, 10 years to reflect population aged to request speakers to talk Giddings, TX. changes reported by the US about the redistricting process. The anniversary hour FREE HAIR Census. Travis County has com- will be Sunday, June 26th @ Relaxers, Styles, Cuts, Braids, According to the 2010 missioned San Antonio attor- 3:30pm and the guest Tree Braids, Census, Travis County grew by neys Rolando Rios and George speaker and church will be Sewed Weaves 26.10% in the last decade, and Korbel to lead the redistricting Elder Vennie Davis & and Much More there have been significant geo- process for the County. Mr. Rios Bastrop Chapel Primitive Call 499-8969 or go to the website: graphic and demographic shifts and Mr. Korbel each have over Baptist Church, Bastrop, TX. nappyedgesudu.com in population as well. Redistrict- 30 years of experience in gov- For more information you ing attempts to address these ernment work and have over- significant changes so that vot- seen redistricting efforts for hun- ing districts more accurately dreds of government entities, represent the public. Travis including the Texas Senate and County is expected to redraw its House of Representatives and district lines over the next few the Houston Independent months. School District. They are cur- The process of redistrict- rently overseeing plans for Hays ing will require a thorough plan- and Cameron counties in addi- ning process that takes into ac- tion to Travis County. Travis count not only statistical data, County Commissioners will but input from the voting pub- adopt the new plan on or about lic. A series of public hearings is August 23, 2011. planned for the week of June 27 For more information on to give the community an oppor- Travis County redistricting, visit the county website at www.co.travis.tx.us or tele- HOSPITAL PHARMACY We can stretch your advertising phone Error! Reference source Serving Austin since 1970 not found. at (512) 854-9754. Let us Fill your next Perscription! budget. Just call us at SAVE TIME Traditional Ask your doctor to call 512.476.0082 your prescription in to us JuneteenthFood and we’ll have it ready for you Celebration at when you get here! Carver Library 2115 E. MLK Blvd. Austin, Texas 78702 The Carver Branch of the 512-476-7338 www.PHRX.Net Austin Public Library and Out- reach Productions invite you to Open Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. - Noon celebrate Traditional June- teenth Foods on Saturday, June 18 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. DOUBLE “R” GROCERY at the Carver Branch, 1161 Angelina. We cash ALL Tax Refund The celebration includes a puppet show, a puppetry Checks workshop, craft activities, a dance performance, and a book Check Out presentation. During the open- ing remarks, there will be a dis- cussion about Minnie Freeman, a Recreation Program Manager THE AIRPORT FLEE MARKET at Austin Parks and Recreation Saturdays and Sundays who passed on in 2010. Freeman was instrumen- tal in organizing Juneteenth during her tenure. The celebra- 450l East Martin luther King Blvd. tion is free and open to the pub- HHSC lic. For more information please call (512) 974-1010 or visit 1149 Airport Blvd. www.cityofaustin.org/library.

Agape Baptist Church Imani Community Church In “The Centre” Bldg. F-15 7801 N. Lamar Blvd. (SE Corner of N Lamar and 183) Davis Elementray Auditorium 5214 West Duval Road 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. For there is no greater love! David Chapel Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Church Services Worship Service 10:00 A.M. •Power Hour Bible Life Group 6:00 P.M. Sunday School 9:30 AM Sunday Worship 11:00 AM Imani Complex & Office, Mid-Week Service 11800 Mustang at Duval Austin, Texas 78727 Thursday: Praise, Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM Call 454-1547 for Transporation Visit:imanichurch.com Rev. H. Ed Calahan Website www.agapebcaustintx.org Office: 512-343-9300 Rev. Dr. Jacquelyn Donald-Mims Pastor

St. Peter’s United Methodist Church JOSHUA CHAPEL CHRISTIAN METHODIST Rosewood Avenue Missionary Baptist Church 4509 Springdale Road Austin, Tx 78723 EPISCOPAL CHURCH 1820 Rosewood Avenue, Austin, Texas 78702 Office 512- 926-1686 Fax 512-929-7281 1006 Yeager Lane, Suite 102-A Austin, Texas (512) 476-8201 Fax (512) 476-5693 Christian Web Site- “Divine Enpowerment for Bold Ministries” stpetersaustintx.ning.com Sunday Services Weekly Services [email protected] THE PLACE WHERE WE STEP OUT ON FAITH. Sunday School 10:00 A.M. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. COME AND STEP OUT ON FAITH WITH US Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 8:45 a.m. WEDNESDAY Bible Study 6:30 P.M. Wed. Night Bible Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Praise and Worship 10:15 a.m. SATURDAY New Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Member Assimilation 10:00 A.M. The Spencer & Ora Lee Nobles Rev. Jack C. Gause and Praise /Bible Study 6:30 p.m. “Hope Center” (512) 476-6722 Pastor (to include Children’s Choir Rehersaland Rev. Lois Hayes, Pastor Rev. Coby Shorter, III Website: Bible Study with age appropiate Activities) Pastor www.rosewoodbaptistchurch.org Ebenezer Baptist Church AFRICAN ASSEMBLIES of GOD Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church 1010 East 10th Street 512-478-1875 Fax: 512-478-1892 CHURCH 5900 Cameron Road Austin, Texas 78723-1843 Radio Ministry (KIXI 970 AM 9:00 A.M. A growing church ministering to African American and (512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax TV Ministry (ACTV. Ch 32) 9:00 A.M. Bus Ministry Call 512-478-1875 other nationals Web Site - www.themount.net Sunday Services Come worship with us WORSHIP SERVICES Worship Service 8:00 A.M. Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 A.M. Sunday Worship 11:30 A.M. Church School - 9:45 a.m. Discipleship Training 10:00 A.M. Worship Service 11:00 A.M. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 6:45 P.M. Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon Place of Worship Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m. Wednesday The Church of Glad Tidings 2700 Northland Dr. Austin, TX 78756 “Ministries For Mankind” Luke 4:18 Midweek Prayer Service 7:00 P.M. For more information, contact Pastor Jonah Ghartey Rev. Marvin C. Griffin Child Development Center Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709 512-873-8103 [email protected] Pastor A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor St Annie A.M.E. Church Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Chruch Church news?, 1711 Newton Street 1701 Chestnut Avenue Austin, TX 78702 Austin, Texas 78704 Church Phone (512) 476-0838 If so, send to vil3202 @ aol Voice mail (512) 444-4509 E-mail: [email protected] Morning Worship Service @ 11 a.m. .com or call Advancing the Ministry - Sundays @ 9:00a.m.- Sunday school Sunday @ 10:00am Bible Study Expanding the Church Monday @ 6:30 pm Bible Study 476-0082. To have your Church School 9:30 A.M. Sun Mid-Week Service each Wednesday Morning Worship 10:45 A.M. Sun evening at 6:30 p.m., where there church included on this page Bible Study 7:30 P.M. Sun. is Prayer, Praising, and Preaching going on. Come and worship with just call. Rev. Derwin D. Gipson, Pastor us!!! Rev. Ralph H. Daniels, Pastor Page 4/THE VILLAGER/June 10, 2011 TEXAS PREMIER FOOTBALL CAMP & COLE P TOURNEY INFO Thursday, July 7 – Saturday, July 9

The Original L. C. Anderson Alumni Association - Austin Chapter (OLCAAAAC) annually schedules two fund-raisers, a Fall Raffle and a December Holiday Gala Dance. Selvin Young Major Applewhite Derrick Johnson Funds raised from these endeavors provide scholarships for chosen graduating seniors. will go to the newly established The 2011 recipients and families were guest of the chapter at a recent meeting. The former Summer marks the return Football Camp Hosts students are: De Asia Comier (McCallum) to attend Sam Houston State; Brianna Walker of many former Longhorns to the foundation, Horns Giving Back. In 49 career games (45 (Crockett) to attend U. T. Austin and Candice Watson (L.B.J.) to attend U. T. Arlington. Austin area for the annual Texas Former Longhorns attending in starts) at The University of Premier Football Camp and the 2009 and 2010 included: Rod Texas, Johnson made 152 recep- annual Tee it up for Cole P. Golf Babers, Ahmad Brooks, Kwame tions for 2,389 yards with 16 Tournament. Horns Giving Back Cavil, B.J. Johnson, Josh Gra- touchdowns while adding 14 is also proud to announce that ham-Chapman, Aaron rushes for 82 yards (5.9 avg.). Evangel High School will be Humphrey, Tony Jeffery, Juan Currently, Johnson and his fa- hosting a ribbon cutting cer- Kemp, Stevie Lee, Maurice ther own a strategic marketing emony to open the doors on the McCloney, Chance Mock, Sloan firm in Dallas. Johnson also long awaited Cole Pittman Field Thomas, Cosmo Palmieri, Chase owns a development company, House. Pittman, Cory Redding, Kasey JLR Development Group, that Fifth Annual Texas Pre- Studdard, Matt Trissel, Winfred specializes in concrete, con- mier Football Camp (July 7 & 8) Tubbs, Marcus Wilkins, Roy struction, information technol- – The fifth annual camp benefit- Williams and Selvin Young. ogy and utilities. Thomas played ing the Boys and Girls Clubs of (Guests are subject to change.) in 46 games (20 starts) for The the Austin Area will take place Cole Pittman Field House University of Texas and caught on Thursday, July 7 and Friday, Ribbon Cutting (September 16) Photo by AISD’s Carmen Luevanos 88 passes for 1,362 yards and 12 July 8 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Hosted – The Evangel Eagles will host touchdowns. He currently works 40 Akins 2011 graduates on Road by B.J. Johnson, Sloan Thomas the 5A power Barbe Bucs, out for The University of Texas – and Michael Huff, the non-con- of Lake Charles, LA on Septem- San Antonio as the Director of to 12 colldges ber 16 at 7 p.m. There will be rib- Forty members of the learning experience. Sponsor, cluded: solicitation of a faculty tact camp will be held at St. Development. As a Longhorn, bon cutting ceremony prior to Akins High School Senior and chemistry teacher, Regina sponsor; submission of an es- Michael’s Catholic Academy Huff was selected to the 2005 game with Marc and Judy Class of 2012 are rolling to- McGough says the students’ say; a commitment to keep an and will accommodate approxi- College Football All-America Pittman along with past players ward college success this sum- experiences will help Akins electronic journal throughout mately 300 campers of ages 7- Team and won the Jim Thorpe in attendance. There will also be mer. Over the course of seven principal Daniel Girard create the trip; and upon return, sub- 18. Past guests attending the Award given to college a catered open house at the field days in June, the teens are a college-going culture at the mission of applications to at camp include the following: football’s top defensive back. house on Saturday, September scheduled to visit 12 colleges school. The students will re- least three of the colleges on the Major Applewhite, University of Huff currently plays safety for 17. and universities, including: turn as ambassadors for the tour list. Texas Co-Offensive Coordinator the Oakland Raiders and has About Boys & Girls Clubs Angelo State, Abilene; Texas school’s College and Career Parents Myrna Lozano and Running Backs coach; Quan continued to remain involved of the Austin Area (BGCAA) Tech, Lubbock; Austin Col- Center. Girard says that the and Viola Bailey were excited Cosby, Cincinnati Bengals; Der- with the youth of the Austin The BGCAA serves al- lege, Sherman; University of tab for 12-college tour, which about their children’s, Jesus rick Johnson, Kansas City community. most 10,000 kids every year and North Texas, Denton; South- is funded through state funds and Sarah, respectively, par- Chiefs; Roy Miller, Tampa Bay About Horns Giving Back 1,500 every day via 14 Clubs in ern Methodist University, Dal- allotted to Akins for college ticipation in the tour. They Buccaneers; Cory Redding, Bal- In 2009, former University Travis County. More than a safe- las; Texas Christian University, outreach, will run $35,000. said the campus visits would timore Ravens; Bo Scaife, Ten- of Texas athletes and the com- haven for kids “at-risk,” Boys & Fort Worth; Stephen F. Austin “The students’ futures are well help to solidify their children’s nessee Titans; Jonathan Scott, munity gathered for a golf tour- Girls Club is a place that nurtures University, Nacogdoches; Rice worth the investment,” Girard resolve to pursue a college de- Pittsburgh Steelers; Kyle nament fundraiser to remember the limitless potential of our University, Houston; and, said. gree. Both were also thankful Shanahan, Washington Cole Pittman, a member of the youth. BGCAA’s mission is – “to Texas A&M at Galveston. To occupy one of the 40 that trip was sponsored by Redskins Offensive Coordina- Longhorn football family who inspire and enable all young Students Jesus Lozano, student seats on the Regent Akins. Without campus’ sup- tor; Kasey Studdard, Houston was killed in 2001 in a tragic early people, especially those who Nicki Payne, and Sarah Bailey Coach Line bus, driven by port, Ms. Lozano said she Texans; Kalen Thornton, former morning car accident as he was need us the most, to realize their (left to right), say they are col- Rosie Hernandez, students would have somehow gath- Dallas Cowboy; Roy Williams, returning to school. The pur- full potential as productive, re- lege bound, and hope to learn had to apply for admission to ered the money for her son to Dallas Cowboys; Selvin Young, pose of the tournament and fu- sponsible and caring citizens.” more about each campus’ ad- the “12 for 2012—On the Road participate in the tour. She wants former Denver Bronco; and more. ture fundraisers is to bring to- Through their core focus areas mission requirements. They to College Success” tour. Re- him to set a positive example for (Celebrity attendees are subject gether generations of former UT of academic success, character also expect the trip to be a fun quirements for students in- his three younger brothers. to change.) athletes and the community to However, Ms. Bailey said that Third Annual Tee it up for & leadership and healthy raise funds for other former UT raising the funds for the tour was Cole P. Golf Tournament (July 9) lifestyles, BGCAA is playing a athletes and their families in not an option for her family. Sa- – Golfers will gather on Saturday, vital role in developing our need. rah would have had to rely on July 9 at Falconhead Golf Club for community’s most precious, Full camp and golf tour- virtual tours of each campus. the 1 p.m. shotgun start. Funds natural resource – our children. nament details can be found at The “12 for 2012” brave raised through the tournament About the Texas Premier www.texaspremiercamp.com. chaperone team includes (left to Bids Sought for Carruth Administration Center & Baker Center — right second row) Sarah Simmons, Regina McGough, AISD Proposes to Sell Two Prime Properties Juanita Soto, Cecilia Gutierrez, Anticipating contin- clude the District’s main ad- tion of bids. The process will Linda O’Neal, (front, center) ued budget challenges into the ministration headquarters on fully comply with state law re- Cassandra Canta. 2013-2014 school year, and West Sixth Street, and another garding the sale of land by a Additional pictures of the possibly beyond, the Austin key administrative facility lo- governmental entity, which is “12-for-2012” send off are posted Independent School District is cated in Hyde Park. AISD’s designed to “stimulate compe- on the AISD multimedia online requesting sealed bids for the first step begins immediately, tition, prevent favoritism, and gallery at http://tinyurl.com/ sale of two prime administra- by initiating a “sealed bid pro- secure the best price for the 3jbaqpg or on the District’s tive properties. cess” for the properties. property.” facebook page at Austin ISD. The two properties in- Through this process, poten- SWSG Principal Danny tial buyers will have an oppor- Roth notes the properties are tunity to tour the buildings considered two of the most and attend two pre-bid confer- valuable real estate assets in ences. The deadline for sub- the District’s possession. He mitting sealed bids is August also says bids for the two prop- 15, 2011. The combined re- erties will be accepted indi- quested minimum bid for both vidually, and deliberated properties totals $39.5 million. upon separately. AISD declared Financial AISD’s headquarters, Exigency – or fiscal emergency named the Carruth Administra- – in late February, and has tion Center, is located at 1111 been scouring its budget for West Sixth Street. It contains ways to bridge the gap. The more than 128,000 square feet idea to sell administrative fa- spread across five buildings on cilities arose this spring dur- 2.75 acres. The site has access ing deliberations by the along both Fifth and Sixth District’s Facilities Master Plan Streets, and underground park- Task Force. ing garage and residential units. ”The District has dili- It does not lie within the pro- gently sought input from the tected Capitol View Corridor, community on budget and fa- meaning it isn’t limited by height cility issues, and this option to restrictions protecting views of sell administrative facilities the State Capitol. The minimum has emerged,” Superintendent requested bid is $32 million. Meria Carstarphen said. The other administra- “Now it’s time to see if there tion property on the market is are potential buyers.” called Baker Center, located at The final decision on a 3908 Avenue B – just one block possible sale of either District east of Guadalupe Street. It con- location will be made by the tains nearly 66,000 square feet AISD Board of Trustees. on 4.4 acres. Originally built as Southwest Strategies a school in two phases, in 1911 Group, an Austin-based bro- and 1952, the building features kerage firm, has been retained unique architecture, and has to assist the District in dissemi- been utilized as administrative nating the Bid Package and offices for many years. The mini- property information for the mum requested bid is $7.5 mil- two properties. All qualifying lion. bids will be evaluated by AISD Complete bid packets for executive staff. AISD’s Board prospective bidders are avail- Battle of the bands of Trustees will ultimately able online at www.swsg.com make any final decisions re- Pro Arts and http://archive. austin isd. garding acceptance or rejec- org/misc/bid/requests.phtml. June 10, 2011/The Villager/Page 5 Austin Learning Academy receives prestigious Schedule for All-Star Marching grant from The First Lady’s Family Literacy Initative for Texas Band College Tour Announced The Austin All-Star way to showcase their tal- Anderson High School will The First Lady’s Family nity will have the opportu- of Literacy and Learning at Marching Band Caravan ents for consideration of host a student event in Los Literacy Initiative for Texas, nity to acquire the literacy Texas A&M University at and University and College scholarships at the institu- Angeles. a program of The Barbara skills they need to partici- www-tcall.tamu.edu. Tour will depart from Aus- tions of higher learning they Adult chaperones will Bush Texas Fund for Family pate – and succeed – in soci- The 2011 grantees of tin on Monday, June 20, and will be visiting,” said tour be band parents and other Literacy, has awarded a ety.” The First Lady’s Family Lit- return to Austin on Thurs- organizer Larry Jackson. volunteers and the Con- $50,000 grant to the Austin Now in its 16th year, eracy Initiative for Texas are day, June 28. More than 200 The nine-day tour will stable Travis County Pre- Learning Academy in Austin, the First Lady’s Family Lit- (in alphabetical order by city): Central Texas Band and also provide performance cinct 1 office will provide TX, to help to provide addi- eracy Initiative for Texas Fine Arts students will tour opportunities for students, security and other support tional funds in order to en- awards grants of up to Austin, Texas the campuses of the Univer- including a performance at for the trip. hance current literacy ser- $50,000 to public and private Austin Learning Academy sity of Texas at El Paso, New the Grand Canyon. Stu- The cost of the tour is vices. Austin Learning Acad- non-profit organizations that Communities in Mexico, State University, the dents will also have the $250 per student, which in- emy is one of nine recipients strengthen literacy skills Schools – Central Texas University of California at chance to attend concerts, cludes all transportation, selected in the 2011 grant within the family unit. Diboll, Texas Los Angeles, The University visit beaches, cultural insti- food and lodging costs. competition totaling nearly Launched at the Governor’s Diboll ISD of Southern California, Cali- tutions, and tourist attrac- Tour organizers have ar- $500,000. Four additional Mansion in Austin in 1996 by Elgin, Texas fornia State University, tions all along the six-state ranged for students to stay organizations were selected Honorary Chair Mrs. Laura Advocacy Outreach Stanford University, the route. in schools in the cities they to receive $5,000 planning Bush, the Initiative supports Houston, Texas University of Nevada at Las Students along the are visiting, to keep the cost grants. the development and expan- Houston ISD – Vegas, and Arizona State route will have opportuni- of the trip affordable. Stu- The grant to Austin sion of programs in which Patterson Elementary University. ties to interact with college dents have also been hold- Learning Academy will parents and their children Pearland, Texas “The purpose of the students, educators and ing car washes to offset the support and reach more build literacy skills by read- Adult Reading Center tour is to expose students to professional musicians, as cost of the trip. families. It will ensure that ing and learning together. To San Antonio, Texas educational opportunities, well as former Texans. For For more information, our teachers are highly date, the Initiative has Northside Independent as well as provide them a example, alumni of the old call 512-422-9964. qualified and will be using awarded 156 grants totaling School District research-based literacy ma- in excess of $4.3 million to or- Rosenberg, Texas O.L.C. Anderson High School Class OF 1960 Annual terials. Families will be im- ganizations serving more Lamar Consolidated pacted only in the class- than 83 Texas cities. Techni- ISD Tyler, Texas Scholarship Awards Event room but, through Home cal assistance for new grant- Literacy Council of Tyler Visits, Family Literacy ees is provided by the Texas In addition, the follow- Nights and book distribu- Center for the Advancement ing organizations have been tions. of Literacy and Learning at selected to receive $5,000 plan- “We are thrilled to re- Texas A&M University in ning grants: Alliance for ceive this important grant,” College Station, Texas. Multicultural Community Ser- said Toni Williams, Execu- More information about vices, Houston tive Director of Austin The Barbara Bush Founda- Friends of the Elgin Li- Learning Academy. tion for Family Literacy and brary “Thanks to The First Lady’s the Texas Fund can be found Region 5 Education Ser- Family Literacy Initiative for at www.barbarbush founda- vice Center, Jasper Texas, low-literacy parents tion .com. Learn about Texas Victoria Adult Literacy and children in our commu- Center for the Advancement Council. Anti-Gay ‘Hate Speech’ Slammed with Hefty Fine Special to the NNPA last year to Uganda where having terrible nightmares from the Global Information homosexual acts are illegal, about what will happen to me L.C. ANDERSON CLASS OF 1960 SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE AND RECIPIENT (LEFT- Network did not mount a defense. if I’m sent back to Uganda. RIGHT) Doris Sampson; Lloyd Moore; Edward Roby; (GRADUATE) Christian Gromedy Rose Doyle; Johnny Holmes; Beatrice Anderson and Edward Warren The South African am- Vincent Moaga, spokes- My family has disowned me bassador to Uganda, a former man for the South African because I’m a lesbian and I’m columnist for South Africa’s Human Rights Commission, convinced I’d be killed, if I’m Sunday Sun paper, was found applauded the decision and sent home.” guilty of hate speech in an anti- said money from the fine would Human Rights Watch gay article. be donated to gay rights orga- spokeswoman Gauri van South Africa’s Equality nizations. Gulik said: “Our research Court fined Jon Qwelane Meanwhile, a lesbian has shown that many $14,450 and ordered him to who was brutally tortured in cases of women like Betty apologize for promoting ha- Uganda, is fighting her depor- are not taken seriously by tred in the column published tation from the UK. Betty the UK Border Agency. in 2008 titled “Call me names Tibikawa, 22, was “branded” “Unfortunately women but gay is NOT OKAY”. It with a hot iron as punishment who suffer this kind of vio- caused an uproar at the time. for her sexual identity. lence have serious diffi- Qwelane, appointed “I can’t sleep and I’m culty claiming asylum.” THE VILLAGER HAS MOVED!! L.C. ANDERSON CLASS OF 1960 SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE AND RECIPIENT (LEFT-RIGHT) Doris Sampson; Lloyd Moore; Edward Roby; George Thomas; (GRADUATE) Elena Warren Rose Doyle; Johnny Holmes; Beatrice Anderson and Edward Warren. The O.L.C. Anderson ing advance level courses. presently trying to decide High School Class of 1960 He is graduating in the up- where to continue his edu- held its Annual Scholar- per level of his class. He is cation. His choices are be- ship Awards Events at East also among the top 100 tween McNeese State and Metropolitan County Park high school football pros- Abilene Christian Univer- in Manor, Texas on May 22, pects in the nation. He is sities. 2011. The Class has been presenting scholarships to high achieving students for the past three years. Previ- ous winner were also in- vited to this affair. This event was a family picnic that included the Class of 1960 families with children, grand children and great grand children. There were AFTER BEING AT OUR PREVIOUS LOCATION at least 70 persons in atten- dance. FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS, WE HAVE MOVE This year’s recipients TO A NEW LOCATION. OUR NEW ADDRESS IS: are Elena Warren and Christian Cromedy. Elena 1213 N.I-H 35 Warren is the daughter of (1 BLOCK NORTH OF E. 12TH STREET) Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lee Warren. Elena is graduating THIS IS THE OLD DR. BUD DRYDEN BLDG. from Del Valle High School AUSTIN, TX 78702 located in Del Valle, Texas. She is a National Merit THE VILLAGER HAS BEEN SERVING THE Scholar, Academic Place- AUSTIN COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING ment Scholar and has re- ceived the Academic Excel- AREAS SINCE 1973 AND WILL CONTINUE TO lence Award and Board of BE LOCATED IN CENTRAL EAST AUSTIN. Trustee Award. She is an excellent athlete, having ALL OF OUR OTHER INFORMATION WILL made the UIL State Finals in REMAIN THE SAME. golf the past four years. Elena will be attending Mis- WE INVITE THE COMMUNITY TO STOP IN AND sissippi State University on VISIT US. golf scholarship in the fall. Christian Cromedy is FOR INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS the son of Mr. and Mrs. CALL (512) 476-0082 Johnnie Cromedy and is the grandson of Mrs. Rosa PUBLISHER T. L. WYATT Doyle. Christian is a multi- AND THE VILLAGER STAFF talented student athlete. He is graduating from S.F. Aus- LOOK FORWARD TO SERVING THE AUSTIN tin High School in COMMUNITY FOR ANOTHER 38 YEARS. Sugarland, Texas. He has been successful in complet- Pro Arts Page 6/THE VILLAGER/June 10, 2011 Austin city council The Importance of Doing Your By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Civic Duty

On June 7 and 9, drought conditions. Stage tin city council could call By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon 2011 the Austin city coun- 1 restriction call for all for the city to move to stage From June 6-14, the vote due to the fact, that graphic location. In other cil will convene to hear, residential and 2 of water usage. voters of Austin will have whoever wins the election words, there a starch dif- discuss, and vote on items and commercial customers Furthermore, the city the opportunity to vote early will decide Austin’s fate ference between Kathie that would affect Austin adhere to the two-day a of Pflugerville would also for either Kathie Tovo or for the next four years. Tovo and Randi Shade, and Travis County. The week watering schedules. hold its planning commis- Randi Shade in Place 3. Consequently, the voters even though they are both Austin city council’s vote It also calls for the follow- sion meeting on June 7, Also, June 16 is the actual can continue with the cur- Democrats. would affect the addition ing: All outdoor watering and a city council on June voting day. During the May rent Randi Shade’s poli- Finally, Kathie Tovo’s or deletion of certain rules must be done before 10 a.m. 8, 2011. The planning com- 14 city election, Kathie Tovo cies that include voting in 13% lead over the incum- and regulation in Austin. and after 7 p.m; Residen- mission would meet to dis- had 47% of votes; while favor of “big development” bent Randi Shade shows Moreover, the Austin city tial customers with ad- cuss of various annexation Randi Shade the incumbent or choosing a new course that a large segment of the council’s vote would also dresses ending in an even plan. Annual Annexation had 33%. However, Kathie by voting for Kathie Tovo. population has embraced have an effect on the sur- number can water on Plan recommendation of Tovo’s campaign failed to Moreover, Kathie Tovo’s change. Moreover, the other rounding areas. Their vote Thursday and Sunday; :Annexation Study Areas receive 50% of the vote, new course includes lis- candidates that ran for would affect the surround- Residential customers 1-5. Then June 8, 2011 the which, would help them tening to the voters prior to place 3, which include Max ing areas because many whose addresses end in an Pflugerville city council avoid a run-off election. voting on certain issues. Nfogizer and Kris Bailey people either work or go odd number can water on would meet to discuss with Also, only 7% of Austinites Austinites can choose to a have endorsed Kathie too Austin for various rea- Wednesday and Saturday; the Travis County Emer- actually voted in the general candidate like Randi Tovo’s Run-off Campaign. sons. The Austin city Commercial and multifam- gency Services District No. election. Now that early vot- Shade who is in favor of Not only has the former council would vote on is- ily customers can water on 2(Pflugerville Fire Depart- ing had started, it is very bringing Formula One rac- candidates endorsed Kathie sues that ranges from pur- Tuesday and Friday. More- ment) regarding the ser- important for Austin resi- ing to Austin or choose Tovo, but also the Black chasing to economic devel- over, the failure to follow vices and facilities of the dents, including African Kathie Tovo who opposes Austin Democrats have em- opment. the stage 1 requirement Travis County Emergency Americans to go to the polls the Formula One arriving braced her campaign. The Also the city of may cause the city to fine Services District No. 2 and and vote. In other words, in Austin. Austinites can Black Austin Democrats Austin has gone to Stage 1 the homeowner. If the partnerships with Austinites must do their either vote for a candidate took the risk of being further water usage due to the drought persist, the Aus- the City of Pflugerville. civic duty by going to the that believes in making the politically alienated when polls. city affordable for every- they endorsed the chal- Question & Answer Candidate It is very important to one, no matter their geo- lenger in this race. FOR INFORMATION Forum CALL (512) 476-0082 By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.THEAUSTINVILLAGER.COM PUBLISHER T. L. WYATT

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Incumbent Randi Shadeand and challenger Kathie Tovo attended a Question and Answer Forum. Photo By: Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon

On June 1, 2011, chal- The questions asked hand, Kathie mentioned lenger Kathie Tovo and in- were based on the candi- that her style included lis- cumbent Randi Shade at- dates’ policy regarding is- tening to the voters and tended a Question and An- sues about Austin. For in- respecting their voices. swer Forum. The forum was stance, one participant In summary, the Q & sponsored by the Liberal asked about “The coming A was an opportunity for Democrats. During the fo- of Formula 1 to Austin?” the voters to know more rum both Kathie Tovo and According to Randi about these two candi- Randi Shade were asked to Shade, Formula 1 would dates. Both Kathie Tovo introduce themselves so bring jobs and further, and Randi Shade didn’t that people may know some- “place Austin on the try to avoid the questions. thing about them. After their map.” On the other hand, Consequently, the voters self-introductions, the floor Kathie Tovo mentioned were greatly informed was open to questions in that if she was on the coun- about Kathie Tovo and which, both candidates had cil during that vote, then Randi Shade. Each voter three minutes to answer. she would vote against it. was able to clearly under- Moreover, it was a time for According to Kathie Tovo, stand the position of both candidates to “square off” the F1 race would be costly Kathie Tovo and Randi and to know their position for the city of Austin. Also, Shade regarding the fu- on certain issues. Conse- another question was ture growth of the city. It quently, the voters were able about their “style” of gov- is important that Austin to learn more about their erning. Randi Shade men- has a planned out growth, positions which make tioned that he’d like to lis- which, would help to keep Kathie Tovo and Randi ten to all sides prior to tak- it affordable for the resi- Shade so different. ing a vote. On the other dents.

Women in Jazz June 10, 2011/The Villager/Page 7 Black Youth Not Politically Inclined Midnight Basketball holds 2-day Tournament For end of season By Wendell Hutson viewed about their responses, at Kenwood. Special to the NNPA from The said Auriel Jamison, a Kenwood “This is an ongoing rela- Chicago Crusader student. tionship we have with A majority of Black youth “Those low-income youth Kenwood high school and one are not politically involved espe- who are involved in politics do that we will build upon in years cially those from low-income so in a traditional way opposed to come,” Malunda told the Cru- households, according to a year- to youth from upper-income sader. “The university is excited long study conducted by a group households who participate in to work with students and en- of high school students. A group non-traditional ways,” Jamison courage this type of local part- of juniors from Kenwood Acad- said recently at a public presen- nership with schools and other emy High School and under- tation of the study’s results. “We institutions.” In 2009, roughly graduate and graduate students found that youth from low-in- 30 Kenwood students agreed to from the University of Chicago come homes felt alienated from participate in the study and to (U of C), both on the South Side, the government and Black youth attend meetings at the U of C to collaborated on a research project overall felt like second-class citi- discuss and analyze the pros to find out where Black youth zens.” An example of traditional and cons of youth involvement stood politically during the era activity is youth, who were eli- in politics. of President Barack Obama, the gible to vote, actually do vote. And the goal, said Cathy nation’s first Black president. Non-traditional activity include Cohen, U of C. political science Left-Right: Trey Hollins The U of C has had a students who protest in person Left-Right: Derrick Bur- Left-Right: Bobby William professor, who also worked with (Champion Team Captain), longstanding relationship with or through a blog or Web site. ton (Most Valuable Player), (Runner Up), James Silas Aus- the students on the project, was James Silas Austin Midnight Kenwood dating back to 2001 James Silas Austin Midnight tin Midnight Basketball, Me- Middle-class youth were more to teach Kenwood students how Basketball League, Memorial when it started the “Program of Basketball, Memorial Day Tour- morial Day Tournament 2011 non-traditional when it came to to design and implement a re- Day Tournament 2011 nament 2011 Academic Exploration for High politics, according to the study. search project. School Students,” said Bill Religion also is a factor. Accord- “The expectation was that Participants in Austin jumping in the lanes, leaping Givens Recreation Center in Harms, a spokesman for the U of ing to the study, low income stu- by teaching young people how Midnight Basketball program to knock away passes and East Austin. In keeping with C. And, this project titled “Black dents who participated in to do research they could use culminated the 2010-2011 simply outhustling them to a fundamental purpose of this Youth & Politics in the Age of church activities were more in- those skills to voice their con- season with a two day tour- the ball. program, these young men are Obama” is a resumption of it. clined to be involved in politics cerns, since youth are not typi- nament of exciting sharp The tournament, introduced to leaders of the The study focused on youth be- compared to those who skipped cally provided the opportunity shooting and hustle over the sponsored by Commisioner community who bring semi- tween the ages 16 to 19 and church. Sonya Malunda, asso- to have their voices included in Memorial Day weekend. The James Silas’ Austin Midnight nars and workshops to share looked at other factors, such as ciate vice president for the Office important policy and political Trey-All Stars displayed an Basketball Program of fifteen insights and information household income and religion. of Civic Engagement at the U of discussions, even those that im- array of passing skills that years, gives young men who about life survival and skills More than 100 students filled out C, said the project was structured pact them directly,” added turned into quick points un- are 18-25 years of age the and strategies on developing surveys and were then inter- as part of a course taught weekly Cohen. der the basket and hawked chance to compete each week their individual leadership the Lakers defensively by in exciting competition at abilities. EMPLOYMENT/BIDS/PROPOSALS/PUBLIC Fund Will Award Scholarships in Perpetuity — INFORMATION/FOR SALE /FOR RENT/MISC 125th Anniversary Scholarships City of AustinPurchasing Subcontracting OfficeAdvertisements06/06/2011 opportunity with City of Austin Awarded to 12 Austin ISD Seniors On October 2, 1995, a revision to the City’s MBE/WBE DBEs EnviroMedia Social Market- Ordinance became effective. The Ordinance establishes new goals for MBE/ When the Austin School porters of the 125th Anniver- Navit Jaimes ing is soliciting city of Austin certi- WBE or DBE Participation Bid/Proposal. Bidders are required to docu- th fied Minority and Women-Owned District undertook its 125 sary Celebration have surely Sponsor: Austin En- ment efforts to solicit MBE/WBE or DBEs in the Compliance Plan. The Business Enterprise participation Anniversary Celebration in impacted the futures of these ergy Goals for each project and the instructions and forms for the Compliance for the following City of Austin 2006, the major goal was to es- young people.” Garza Independence Plan are included in the MBE/WBE or DBE Program Packet included in project. tablish an endowment fund Other 125th Anniver- High School the solicitation. For construction contracts, the MBE/WBE or DBE Pro- Name of Project: Marketing sary tri-chairs were former Mark Kilpatrick gram Packet is a separately bound volume of the Project Manual. ALL that would award college Service to Support Energy Effi- th BIDS AND COMPLIANCE PLANS NOT RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE scholarships to AISD gradu- Austin Mayor Gus Garcia Sponsor: 125 Com- ciency Upgrades DATE AND TIME SET FORTH WILL BE RETURNED TO THE BID- ates in perpetuity. and community volunteer mittee Project/Solicitation DER UNOPENED. SPECIAL NOTICE: Solicitations issued on behalf of The first awards were Ada Anderson. Together, the Breakthrough Program Number: SMH0120 the Electric Utility Dept. (Austin Energy) are no longer advertised in the made in 2007, and with tri-chairs led a citizen’s com- Graduates: The project includes scopes Austin American Statesman. Notices will be posted on the City of Austin of service for printing, website pro- awarding of scholarships in mittee that raised half a mil- Austin High School Purchasing website at: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/purchase/vs/p3.htm gramming and building exhibit cases 2011, the fund continues to lion dollars to create an en- AaronCortez B. SERVICES AND SYSTEMS CONTRACTING / C. 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Offers due prior to 10:00A on 6/28/11. ship funding was provided by ships are the following mem- Eastside Memorial High 2. SDC0165 FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRY RECYCLING PILOT Austin Community Col- corporate and community bers of Austin ISD’s Class of School PROJECT (IFB BEST-VALUE). A Vendor Conf will be held at Municipal lege District is requesting bids from sponsors. 2011, listed with the scholar- Angelica Robles th Bldg, 124 W 8 St., Ste., Rm 310 at 2:00P on 6/14/11. Offers due prior to qualified business entities for Dis- Awarding scholar- ship sponsors. Sponsor: Silverton 2:00P on 6/24/11. trict Wide Air Compressor Mainte- ships was a primary goal of Akins High School Foundation 3. CB30003 RFQS MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF nance Services. CourtneyJackson Lanier High School PHARR TENNIS CENTER- PARKS AND RECREATION DEPART- the year-long anniversary cel- Invitation for Bids ebration, said 125th Anniver- Sponsor: Tommy Mayra Flores MENT. Offers due prior to 9:30A on 6/28/11. No. 936-11026RW sary Tri-Chair Tommy Cowan Sponsor: St. David’s C. SOLICITATION COMMODITIES All bids must be submitted Anderson High School Community 1. EAG0202 ROPE RESCUE EQUIPMENT. Offers due prior to to the Purchasing Department by Cowan. 10:30A on 6/28/11. no later than June 30, 2011 at 2:00 “We’re proud that Jamie Feldt Health Foundation 2. CB30102 CONTAINERIZED TREE SUPPLY AGREEMENT- p.m., Central Time. AISD has been preparing stu- Sponsor: Austin Energy McCallum High School PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. Offers due prior to The Invitation for Bids docu- dents to face the challenges of Austin High School Jacquelyn Smith 10:00A on 6/21/11. ment is available on the ACC Pur- the future through acquiring Alice Shen Sponsor: Austin Coca- THE CITY OF AUSTIN HEREBY NOTIFIES ALL OFFERORS chasing website at http://www. aus a strong education. We’re es- Sponsor: Denius Foun- Cola THAT IN REGARD TO ANY CONTRACT ENTERED INTO PUR- tincc.edu/purchase/adver dation Bottling Company SUANT TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT; MINORITY BUSINESS EN- pecially proud that these tisedbids.php All responses must scholarship awards will con- Bowie High School Travis High School TERPRISES WILL BE AFFORDED EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO be sealed and returned to the ACC tinue through many genera- Maggie Widodo Rand Fowler SUBMIT OFFERS IN RESPONSE TO THIS INVITATION AND WILL Purchasing Office, ACC Service Sponsor: Citibank Sponsor: 125th Commit- NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE GROUNDS OF Center, 9101 Tuscany Way, Aus- tions of students,” Mr. Cowan RACE, COLOR, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY IN CON- tin, Texas 78754, by the date and said. “All donors and sup- Crockett High School tee/JerryJarmon SIDERATION FOR AN AWARD. time indicated above. Electroni- cally transmitted responses will TAKE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND NOT be accepted unless other- Commissioner Ron Davis condemns OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT wise stated in the documents. REGARDING THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF Late submittals will be retained un- AUSTIN PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE 2011 PHA ANNUAL Congressional proposal opened. PLAN FOR THE DEMOLITION/DISPOSITION OF The ACC Board of Trustees Northeast Travis RIO LADO (TX20/AMP20) when it comes to electing repre- with our neighbors to get behind reserves the right to reject any and/ Public Comment Period and Public Hearing for Proposed commissioner’s precinct sentatives of their choice to Con- candidates of our choice. In do- or all responses and waive all for- Changes to the HACA’s 2011 PHA Annual Plan gress. This purposeful eviscera- malities in the solicitation process. split among four pro- ing so, they are rendering our The Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) will have posed districts tion of the coalition breaks fun- hard-won right to cast a ballot a public comment period for its proposed changes to its 2011 PHA AUSTIN COMMUNITY Describing a Congres- damental Constitutional voting meaningless.” Annual Plan regarding the proposed application for the demolition/dis- COLLEGE DISTRICT (ACC) is sional redistricting proposal guarantees.” Of the four commission- position of the Rio Lado Apartments located at 2989 E. 51st Street soliciting bids from qualified ven- as “political fracking,” Travis “Further, as a son of East Austin, TX 78723. There will be a forty-five day public comment ers’ precincts in Travis dors to provide two identical Water Austin, I strongly condemn the period commencing at 8:00 a.m. on May 27, 2011 through 5:00 p.m. on County Precinct One Com- County, Davis’s Precinct One Based Automotive Painting Sys- July 11, 2011. All comments should be made in writing and delivered to missioner Ron Davis today Chairmen’s plan for taking the is the most diverse. Accord- tems 1124 S. IH-35 Austin, TX 78704 and made to the attention of James strongly condemned a legis- historically black neighborhoods ing to the 2010 Census, 17.9% Invitation for Bids Hargrove, President/CEO. lative proposal that carves up of central East Austin and add- of the population is black and No. 635-11025VJ A Public Hearing to present comments regarding these revisions his quadrant of the county ing them as an appendage to a Completed bids must be 46.5% is Hispanic. will be conducted on June 16, 2011 at 12:00 p.m. during the HACA Hill Country district stretching submitted to the Purchasing De- among four of the proposed Precinct One is also the Board of Commissioners meeting. The location of the hearing will be the partment by no later than Thurs- Congressional districts. through Burnet County all the only commissioner’s precinct HACA Central Office located at 1124 S. IH-35, Austin TX 78704. day, June 23, 2011, at 2:00 P.M., “Chairmen Solomons and way to the south suburbs of Fort divided among four of the The Housing Authority of the City of Austin Board of Commissioners Central Time. Bid packages are avail- Seliger have out-hammered The Worth. This is retrogression, will vote on the adoption of the proposed revisions to the plan on five Congressional districts able on the ACC Purchasing website pure and simple.” Thursday, July 21, 2011, at the HACA Chalmers Courts located at 1801 Hammer,” said Davis referring proposed for Travis County; at http://www.austincc.edu/pur- E. 4th Street, Austin, Texas 78702 at 12:00 p.m. A forum will be available to 2003 redistricting master- “I well remember the bit- each of the other precincts is chase/. during Citizens Communication to voice your concerns. mind and convicted felon Tom terness of a time when state and divided among three of the In addition, the bid document Copies of the proposed revisions to the 2011 PHA Annual Plan DeLay, “They are crushing the local government did everything proposed districts. Last week, is available in the ACC Purchasing are available for review and inspection at the HACA Central Office black and Latino populations in they could to disenfranchise Office [(512) 223-1044] between the Commissioners’ Court located at 1124 S. IH-35 Austin, TX 78704 or an electronic versions are people of color in Texas. The the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 the most diverse area of our voted to participate in a law- available online at www.hacanet.org. p.m., Monday through Friday. county using high-pressure po- Texas legislature is at it again. suit over Congressional redis- HACA is committed to compliance with the American Disabili- Bids, when submitted, must litical fracking to achieve their They are subverting our ability tricting. Davis has repre- ties Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications be properly identified, sealed, and desired ends.” to engage in one of the most ba- will be provided upon request. Please call 477-4488 ext 2112 for assis- sented Travis County Precinct returned to the ACC Purchasing sic of political activities: joining tance. “I have testified personally One since 1998. Office, ACC Service Center, 9101 and in writing before Senator Employment Tuscany Way, Austin, Texas 78754, Seliger’s committee concerning by the deadline for submission. Elec- the existence of an effective vot- Austin Community College tronically transmitted responses will New Jobs for the Week of 6/03/2011 ing coalition of blacks, Hispan- not be accepted. Late bids will be We have been Technician, Senior, Heating Ventilation & Air-Conditioning retained unopened. ics and progressive whites, and Service Center ACC reserves the right to their response has been to divide Servicing the Austin and Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. accept or reject any or all bids, in Travis County’s most diverse $2,879-$3,599/Monthly whole or in part, to waive informali- precinct even more so than the Job# 1105017 surrounding Communities Apply at HR ties, or technicalities, to clarify am- others. If that is not a violation 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd., 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 biguities, and to award items or of the Voting Rights Act, then Since 1973! Job Line (512) 223-5621hhtp://www/austincc.ed groups of items as may be in the people of color in Travis County EEO/AA/M/F/D/V best interest of ACC. no longer have voting rights Page 8/THE VILLAGER/June 10, 2011 Juneteenth is Near, The Festivities and Events are Better Than Ever tion came into effect on Janu- community leaders and ac- Comal street and MLK Blvd.; Auditorium- 2300 Rosewood see you all in the park! ary 1, 1863 issued by Presi- tivist they work hard to Park Celebration Ave., June 25 12:00 Noon- If you have any ques- dent Abraham Lincoln. On promote, enhance and 12:00Noon- 9pm help at the 6pm Praise Dance Competi- tions or would like to regis- that date Texas was largely continue the growth of the Rosewood Park-1182 Pleas- tion held at Doris Miller Au- ter for any of the Juneteenth controlled by forces fighting Freedom Day (Juneteenth) ant Valley Rd.; Historical ditorium-2300 Rosewood events please visit www for the Confederate States, Celebration. The Community Program 1pm- Ave. I look forward to this .juneteenthcentraltexas which opposed the abolition Angela Wyatt G.E.A.Y.A’s mission is to 3pm held at the Doris Miller years’ Juneteenth Celebration com of slavery. On June19, 1865, create diversity and cul- Staff Reporter Union soldiers arrived to take tural awareness about Af- Juneteenth is the old- control of Texas and enforce rican American history est known African Ameri- the emancipation of slaves in through events, educa- can celebration commemo- the state. In Galveston, Texas tional programs and indi- rating the end of slavery. is the newly freed slaves held vidual projects and keep an annual observance on large public celebrations and our younth excited about June 19 to remember when so laid the base for future their background and his- Union soldiers enforced the Juneteenth activities. The tory of ancestors. Emancipation Proclama- word “juneteenth” resulted To insure that cel- tion and freed all remain- from the words “June Nine- ebrations will continue, ing slaves in Texas on June teenth” being slurred to- many African American 19, 1865. This day is an op- gether in speech. communities purchase portunity for people to cel- After 1865, Juneteenth “emancipation ground” ebrate freedom and equal was mainly celebrated in and moved the celebra- rights in the United States. Texas. Parks have been estab- tions to private property. Juneteenth is the time lished on land bought by Emancipation Park in East of year when folks get to- former slaves to hold Austin, was such a loca- gether, a rang of public, Juneteenth celebrations in the tion. In 1930 the first community and private Texas cities of Austin, Hous- Juneteenth Celebration events are held to celebrate ton and Mexia. However, it is was held at Rosewood juneteenth, often on a week- now a states holiday or ob- Park and 81 years later we end close to June 19. Fes- servance in more than half of are still going strong, com- tivities vary from: Baseball, the US states and there is a ing together and honoring football, basketball, volley- campaign for Juneteenth to out history and making ev- ball games, to pot luck out- become a national holiday or ery moment of it count. The door cookout, BBQ’s or pic- observance day throughout Juneteenth festivities are as nics, Neighborhood and the nation. Juneteenth cel- followed: June 4 Noon- block parties, community ebrations are also held in 6pm Miss and Little flag raising ceremonies, other countries around the juneteenth Pageant held at dance contest, displays at world, including Ghana, the Doris Miller Audito- city hall, libraries, school Honduras, Japan, Taiwan rium 2300 Rosewood Ave., events, presentation of and Trinidad and Tobago. June 11 7am-9am community service awards, As you know Austin juneteenth Green and parades, give-aways and has it’s very own special Clean Neighborhood much more. junettenth committee, Greater Project 13th street/ Chicon, In the United States, East Austin Youth Associa- June 18 9:30pm-10pm 2K slavery began shortly after tion (GEAYA) consisting of Freedom Run/Walk on the first English colonist volunteers from Businesses Comal street and MLK arrived and lasted until the and Nonprofits. In a great ef- Blvd.; Juneteenth historical Emancipation Proclama- fort and strong dedication, as Parade 10am starting at

Photos By: Angela Wyatt (Top-Bottom) Terrel Hardman, and his mini horse pauses for admir- ers during the Juneteenth Historical Parade held in Austin, Texas, Satur- Photos By: Angela Wyatt day, June 19, 2010. Family and Friends gather all through out Rosewood (L-R) Austin All-Star drum major, Jessica Wade; Sanaya White, 2010 Park enjoying festivites, food, music, games and all around great enter- Little Miss Black Central Texas , and Kelli Walker, 2010 Junior Miss tainment. Members of the Greater Houston All-Star Band marched and Black Central Texas, wave during the Juneteenth Historical Parade held perform during the Juneteenth Historical Parade held in Austin, Texas, in Austin, Texas, Saturday June 19, 2010. on Saturday, June 19, 2010.

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