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Vol. 44 No. 15 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] September 2, 2016 Beyoncé INSIDE Proves She’s in a Lane of Austin explores international enterprise RAPPIN’ Her Own opportunities. Tommy Wyatt See GABC at MTV Page 3 Happy Trails to you Ms. Phifer!! VMAs On Tuesday evening I by: Mesfin Fekadu attended the retirement AP Music Writer celebration for Bernadette Phifer. She is the current NEW YORK (AP) — Program Manager and Beyonce proved once Curator of the George again she is the contem- 49ers quarterback Washington Carver porary rock star, and she derived backlash Museum. She has held that used the MTV Video Mu- over protest. position for 26 years. sic Awards stage to show- See ANTHEM Phifer has been active in case her skills and out- Page 5 the arts and the Austin shine her peers, from community for over 30 Rihanna to Britney years. She is the first and Spears. only Curator that the center Beyonce won eight has had. In fact, The awards, including video of George Washington Carver the year, and performed Museum, Cultural and five songs from her visual Genealogy Center was the album “Lemonade” in an epic 16-minute concert Residents argue the first African American accountability of neighborhood museum in Sunday that had the audi- Beyonce accepts the award for Video of the Year for “Lemonade” at the police body cams. Texas. ence at Madison Square MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Aug. See DEMOCRATS Under Phifer’s See RIHANNA, page 2 28, 2016, in New York. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) Page 6 leadership, that center truly represents Black Austin. The museum boasts the East Austin largest and oldest public art collection program in Austin and is home to the Coalition Against Old L. C. Anderson High School collection as well as Substance Abuse the Juneteenth Memorial Monument statues. The museum also houses a (East Austin theater that is named for the late Boyd Vance. Vance C.A.S.A.) was credited with keeping Black theater in the Sponsored by No More/No Más, Inc. forefront in Austin A group of community leaders from the East side While listening to the of Austin, led by a local nonprofit No More / No Más, many speakers who paid Inc. formed a federally sponsored Drug Free Coalition tribute to Phifer, I could aimed at addressing substance abuse among youth, not help but think back to particularly those in grades six to twelve. Under a fed- the first time that I met the eral law, the Drug-Free Communities Support Program, honoree. It was when she communities can establish Drug Free Coalitions to de- DRUG-FREE CRUSADERS - Pictured left to right are ILL. Charles lived in El Paso, Texas velop locally based strategies that help reduce the use, Bowen, Grand Master, Mt. Carmel Grand Lodge; Ed Miller, Austin Youth and I was there with the abuse and sale of illegal drugs, alcohol and even ciga- Leadership & Counseling; Dr. Steve Larson, L.M.F.T., LPC; Dr. Jose Rivera, Texas Coalition of Black rettes. This will be the first such Coalition in Travis Chief Financial Officer, No More, No Mas, Inc.; AV Leclair, Chief of Staff, Democrats. At that time, County. House Representative District 46, Dawnna Dukes; and Chaplain Lea El Paso was one of our See SAY “NO MORE / NO MÁS” TO ABUSE, DRUGS, Walker-Clark, Presient , No More, No Mas, Inc. (Photo coutesy of No More fastest growing chapters page 2 / No Más, Inc.) and one of our more active ones. I was surprised to LOS ANGELES - Relevé Entertainment, in partner- see her in Austin a short ship with Walgreens and the AIDS Healthcare Founda- time later when she moved COURTNEY B. tion, held The Merge Summit in Los Angeles, Califor- here. nia August 25-27, 2016 at The Millennium Biltmore It is hard to believe that VANCE, Hotel. The Merge Summit is a unique event created to she is retiring, although inspire synergy with faith based and entertainment in- she certainly deserves it. dustry leaders to educate, uplift, and encourage attend- She will be hard to SUZANNE de ees to aspire towards their professional and personal replace. She is a goals. Trailblazer for Public PASSE, AND The Merge Summit launched August 25th with a Service in Art and welcoming Opening Gala. This year’s gala honored the Culture. She is proud to outstanding accomplishments of Senior Vice President say that “Every month is MORE ATTEND Trai Byers, who of Prudential Financial- Dorinda Walker, ESSENCE Black History Month at stars as Andre Lyon of Magazine Editor At Large-Mikki Taylor, founder and the Carver!” Fox’s TV drama THE 2016 MERGE senior pastor of Living Word Christian Center (LWCC)- So, as Roy Rogers and “EMPIRE” was Dr. Bill Winston and Emmy Award Nominated Actor- Dale Evans would say at featured on The Merge Courtney B. Vance. This evening was hosted by come- the end of their movies, SUMMIT Summit panel dian, actress, author, and television personality– Sherri “Happy Trails to You” discussing Faith, Love Naomi Richard | The Austin Villager Newspaper Shepherd. Entertainment was provided by Jonathan Ms. Phifer in your and Success. retirement. See THE MERGE SUMMIT, page 5 Photo by Naomi Richard Page 2 ~ THE VILLAGER/September 2, 2016 THE COMMUNIQUÉ www.theaustinvillager.com SAY “NO MORE / NO MÁS” Rihanna Receives the Michael Jackson TO VIOLENCE, ABUSE, DRUGS AND Video Vanguard Award OTHER NEGATIVE FORCES IN THE COMMUNITY.

Attending the inaugural meeting of East Austin C.A.S.A. are (L) AV Leclair, Chief of Staff, Dawnna Dukes, DIstrict 46 House Representative and (R) Chaplain Lea Walker-Clark, President, No More, No Mas, Inc. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Drake, left, presents the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award to Lea Walker Clark, an According to the literature, cigarettes that are sold Rihanna at the MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden ordained Chaplain and these temptations include individually outside of the on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, in New York. professional counselor, is early experimentation with pack, the sale of and mis- (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP) President of No More / No marijuana and even heroin, use of prescription drugs, CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Más and the architect be- use of K2 or synthetic mari- the sale and abuse of K2, hind this new entity: the juana, use of illegal and of- the synthetic marijuana Garden in awe. It was reminiscent of “She’s someone I’ve East Austin Coalition ten easily obtainable phar- product made from herbs, She sang live, danced the 2014 VMAs, when been in love with since I Against Substance Abuse maceutical drugs. spices and sprayed with heavily and worked the Beyonce also performed was 22 years old,” Drake (East Austin C.A.S.A.). The At its meeting, held the chemical TCH, the ac- crowd as she ran through for 16 minutes and ac- said as Rihanna blushed purpose of No More / No on August 26 at the Christi tive ingredient in mari- “Pray You Catch Me,” cepted the Michael Jack- and the audience cheered Más is to say “no more / Center in East Austin, the juana.” And, “of course,” “Hold Up,” “Sorry,” “Don’t son Video Vanguard loudly. “She’s one of my no más” to violence, Coalition brought over 30 she noted, “there is the Hurt Yourself” and “For- award. This year it was best friends in the world. abuse, drugs and other community leaders to- ever-present sale, distribu- mation,” which won the awarded to Rihanna, who All of my adult life I’ve negative forces in the com- gether “to develop a com- tion and abuse of heroin.” top prize over Adele, split up her performances looked up to her even munity. “That is why we munity centered compre- The Coalition will be Drake, Justin Bieber and throughout the night, sing- though she’s younger than decided to form a drug hensive plan for drug, al- filing an application in Kanye West. ing hits such as “Work,” me.” free coalition. We have cohol and tobacco preven- March, 2017 and, if suc- “First of all, I’d like to “We Found Love” and Rihanna, 28, thanked had enough with drugs and tion” according to draft cessful, will receive a grant thank my beautiful daugh- “Love on the Brain.” her family, friends and its effects and with this bylaws considered at the from federal Center for ter and my incredible hus- But the biggest mo- hometown of Saint Coalition we will gather meeting. Substance Abuse Preven- band for all of their sup- ment for Rihanna came Michael, Barbados, for the strength of the com- The agenda for the tion in the amount of port,” said Beyonce, who when Drake — in a tuxedo helping her succeed in her munity to say in unison: first meeting included the $125,000 per year for five walked the carpet with — presented the award to 11-year-career. NO MORE / NO MAS.” Ex- setting of preliminary pri- years. As summarized by daughter Blue Ivy and the his former girlfriend. He “My success started plaining further, she said orities based upon the re- Ms. Walker Clark, “when mothers of Trayvon Martin, said he met Rihanna in as my dream, but now my that “we wanted to do alities of drug, alcohol and we get this grant, we will Michael Brown and Eric 2005 on the set of her first success is not my own. It’s something to help our cigarette use in the East devise a strategic plan fo- Garner — who all appeared music video for “Pon de my family, my fans, my young people resist the Austin area. Ms. Walker cused around a thorough in “Lemonade” movie. Replay.” country,” she said. temptations associated Clark noted that “we have needs assessment and with cigarette, alcohol and a lot to pick from includ- achievable goals and ac- prescription drug use.” ing the sale of “loosies” - tion steps. www.theaustinvillager.com THE BULLETIN THE VILLAGER/September 2, 2016 ~ Page 3 The Proof Ain’t in the Pudding; It’s in the MEN! We Want YOU! By Devon Davis | CEO/Founder of The Proof Coalition Advertise With The VILLAGER

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Preparing For the Future My Goals for Junior Year The Commute to and from MHS problems with planning. MECHS student, you must more. Technically, I'm al- When teachers give have have demonstrated ready starting my Fresh- projects each student is high academic success prior man year in College. I expected to contribute to to your 9th grade year, ap- chose to be in these the end product and com- ply and be accepted into the classes so I can start municate with the group program and completed the working on my childhood he or she was placed in. Texas Success Initiative dream and make money Students can not com- (TSI) assessment by the end from it. Another reason is plete the projects prop- of the fall freshman semes- that I want to be a year erly if the don’t make it ter. TSI determines the ap- closer to a degree. One back in time to learn con- propriate level of college more reason is that I want tent or sit down with coursework for incoming to be better than the day their group members. college students. TSI con- before. I think that it would Damon Luckett II Kayla Winn Jannette Nunez a senior sist of reading,writing and make my parents happy if Hays High School Manor New Technology at MNTHS says, “We are math. To pass you must I reach success so they Alyssa James Winn supposed to collaborate. have the following scores: This year, I want to don't have to stress about Manor High School Manor New Technol- And each project requires Reading - minimum of start and finish the year off taking care of me any- ogy High School (MNTHS) for each group member to Manor High School is 351; Writing - minimum of right. I will be a Junior this more. I want them to feel located in Manor Texas do his or her part. If that apart of the Manor Indepen- 363 and Math - minimum of year taking dual credit that they raise me right is now partnering up person is late the whole dent School District in 350. classes so I have to be ex- also. My parents and God Manor High Schools group is behind.”. As a stu- Manor, Texas. Manor High MECHS provides stu- tremely responsible for are the lead inspirations I (MHS) to provide stu- dent you are told to com- School for the last two years dents with all the necessary myself because my par- have to drive me to my dents with more elective plete a task based on the has provided a program tools to be successful. You ents can't be there any- success. courses for the first time. knowledge provide as a called Manor Early College have many opportunities to MNTHS is a Project Based group then provide a pre- High School. Manor Early pass the assessment. TSI My trip to Savannah, Georgia Learning (PBL) school sentation on the given College High School prep courses are given to all After the troop leader which means students task and topic with time (MECHS) provides students incoming freshman and rented a mysterious un- interact with each other constraints. This is not with dual high school and counselors are available to marked white van and throughout the day. Due only affecting the student college credits. MECHS pre- provide students the en- when put all of our carry- to a shortage of space commuting back and forth pares students for college. couragement and any addi- ons in it we grabbed some and teachers students but the student who he or Students have the opportu- tional tools needed to suc- food before we visited Fort are being bussed to and she is in a group with. nity to fulfill 62 hours of col- ceed. Sumter. The first thing we from MNTHS to MHS ev- Alyssa Sumner another lege credits. Upon comple- MECHS is a great op- did was we got on a boat ery class period of the senior at MNTHS says, “ I tion, students are able to portunity for many students and sailed out there, but day. The two high believe that MNTHS obtain their high school di- to further their education of course I knew that the school’s start and end at should be funded by MISD ploma and a 2-year and begin their future. I am first shots fired from there different times causing to compete in the high associate's degree from a Manor Early College stu- started the civil war. Then the schedule to be offset. school’s own UIL events. Austin Community College. dent and I am preparing for we went on a haunted Along with that dilemma We deserve to have our In order to become a my future. Kennedy George ghost tour filled with the schools are located Pflugerville Cele M. S. own teams like football, Covington Fine Arts Academy ghost stories and a on Highway 290. On a soccer, baseball, ect. Not On August 12th haunted pirates cove. good day students make only do the students at school. The instrument I 2016, my alarm woke me After the haunted it to class 20 minutes New Tech achieve aca- would love to learn how to up at 2:30 am. I was about ghost tour, we went to the late to class and on a bad demic success but, they play is the tuba. The reason to start the long journey to hotel to relax. The next day they don’t make it are committed to hard I picked the tuba is because Savannah, Georgia. The morning, we ate at the back for class at all. work every day.”. The when I was elementary trip was for most of the hotel and headed back to Students have been question still left unan- school one of the band di- girls my age, called cadets, downtown savannah and vocalizing their opinions swered is will Manor ISD rectors came to my elemen- to visit the founders birth- visited Juliet Gordon Low’s and fears already when be able to provide elec- tary school so we can try out place, go on trolley rides, birthplace where they told school has only just be- tives and sports for Manor an instrument. We were visit Fort Sumter, visit the us even more ghost sto- gun. MNTHS being a PBL New Tech. High school on able to try out a clarinet, eu- first Girl Scout headquar- ries because, after all, Sa- school has run into a few campus in the future? phonium, tuba, and a flute. ters, and to get a lot of vannah is the most badges! When I got to my haunted city on earth. The Malakhi Washington When it was my turn I tried Stephen F. Austin High School troop leaders house birthplace was beautiful. It Covington Academy all of the instruments and the tuba stuck out to me be- mostly everyone was al- even had some of the origi- High School in the State of This year I will be at- cause it was big and shiny ready there. We put our nal furniture. After we vis- Texas. The motto of the tending Covington fine arts and I really liked the sound it small carry-ons in our ited the birthplace we Austin High is Mens Agitat academy. I am now in sixth made! This year we are able troop leaders van and we went on a trolley ride to Molem which is Latin for grade, as a six grader I am to attend a lot of events and I were off to the airport. the first headquarters The Mind Moves the interested in band because am looking forward to a great The wait for the first where we went Masses or Mind Over Mat- I always wanted to play an school year at Covington fine plane through security geocaching for the first ter. Due to Austin High instrument in elementary arts academy. wasn’t that long going to time. large student enrollment, Dallas but the next on to We got back on the classes were held at the Charleston, South Carolina plane the next day and First Baptist Church. The My Tour of DC was two and a half hours. headed home. My trip to first Austin High School started our day around 9 a.m. The flights were fun be- Savannah was fun, and if campus was located at 9th Averill Topps We walked a lot and used the cause I had never been on you ever go there I can Street and Trinity Street, Stephen F. Austin H.S. metro rail. a plane before so I’m glad assure you that you will opened in 1900. The col- We visited the I got to experience that. have a good time. Hello everybody, my ors of Austin High are ma- Smithsonian Air & Space and name is Averill Topps and roon and white. Natural History Museums. I want to tell you about Austin High School We spent a day at the Na- Basketball Trip my school's history and was renamed Stephen F. tional Zoo. We went to all of my classes. I go to Austin in 1953 after the the monuments but my fa- This summer I went Stephen F. Austin High "Father of Texas." In 1956 vorite one was the Martin to Las Vegas for a basket- School and I think that it's the first seven African- Luther King Jr. Memorial. We ball tournament. First a really great school for American students began went to U Street where we Ava Roberts dad and I went to a hotel learning. At my school attending Austin High visited both the African Spring Hill Elementary called Circus Circus. Af- we have A days and B School as part of deseg- American Civil War Memorial ter a while we went to In August 2016, I visited and the Museum. days. A day for me con- regation. the Adventure Dome be- Washington DC for the first We ate at these famous sists of Geography, Span- Notable Austin High cause I wanted do some- time. My family stayed in a DC restaurants: Ben's Chili ish, Algebra, and Gym. B Alumni are Azie Taylor hotel near the White House Bowl, Oohh's & Aahh's, and thing fun. Then we went day consist of English, Morton, United States but we didn't see the Presi- Old Ebbitt Grill! I enjoyed my to my first basketball Gym, Orchestra, and Bi- Treasury Security under dent. We didn't go inside nei- visit to the nation's capital. I game early so I could ology. President Jimmy Carter ther but did walk around the took many pictures for my practice before I played. Austin High School and Gary Clark, Jr., Guitar- outside gates. We toured a memory book and plan to Joshua Moore The good thing is that we opened in September 1881 ist. Until Next Time. Go lot of the local sites and visit again in a few years! KIPP Austin Academy won our first game. and it was the first public Austin High Maroons! www.theaustinvillager.com THE COURIER THE VILLAGER/September 2, 2016 ~ Page 5 The Merge Summit featured Colin Kaepernick Takes a Stand by Not many participants including Standing for the National Anthem by: Terrance Smith Special to the AFRO Grace Byers of Fox’s music-industry primetime drama, Empire

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick holds the football during warmups before a preseason NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

San Francisco 49ers that, you’ve got to respect veterans in this country. quarterback Colin the flag and stand up with Kaepernick’s ex- Kaepernick is exercising your teammates.” teammate Alex Boone, his constitutional right to Cruz believes that it is now a member of the Min- protest. However, during more so about comradery nesota Vikings, said “I un- the most recent preseason instead of pledging alle- derstand it…but at the game against the Green giance to the United same time you should Bay Packers his protest States, however standing have some respect for derived national attention. at all for Kaepernick seems people who served, espe- Protesting, for difficult to do. cially people that lost their Kaepernick’s case, is sitting “When there is sig- life to protect our free- out the National Anthem nificant change and I feel dom.” during the 49ers pre- like this flag represents Therefore Kaepernick season games. Reported what it is suppose to rep- responded to those who felt by NBC News, the reason resent and this country is he disrespected the mili- to protest from Kaepernick representing its people tary. “I have great respect himself, is “There are a lot the way that it is suppose for the men and women - American actress known for her role as Anika Grace Byers of things that are going on to then I’ll stand”, said who have fought for this Calhoun in the Fox music-industry prime time drama, Empire, is that are unjust and people Kaepernick. country…I mean people are featured on Merge Summit panel discussing Faith, Love and Success. aren’t being held account- In a statement re- dying in vain because this Photo by Naomi Richard able for and that’s some- leased by the National country isn’t holding their CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 thing that needs to Football League in wake of end of the bargain up as far change.” these events, the NFL says as -you know- giving free- McReynolds (Gospel can actor and singer Franklin Entertainment- For some this isn’t players are “encouraged” dom and justice and liberty Artist) and Ezekiel (The known for playing Andre DeVon Franklin; CEO of the best method or way to to stand during the Na- to everybody. Poet). Lyon in the Fox music-in- Revelations Entertain- warrant change. Some feel tional Anthem but not re- But regardless, From August 26- dustry prime time drama, ment- Lori McCreary; Film that Kaepernick should re- quired. So Kaepernick Kaepernick has his reasons 27th, 60 top level enter- Empire-Trai Byers; Ameri- Producer/CEO, 1019 En- spect the flag. As reported won’t face any penalty for for opting out of the Na- tainment executives led can actress, known for her tertainment-Ralph Win- by USA Today, in reaction his actions, in which he tional Anthem. interactive discussions, role as Anika Calhoun in ter; EMPIRE’s actor Cast- to Kaepernick, New York said he will continue to do “Ultimately it’s to workshops and Master the Fox music-industry ing Director/Producer Giants Wide Receiver Vic- so, but the public backlash bring awareness and make Class sessions in personal primetime drama, Empire- (Empire, The Butler)-Leah tor Cruz said “Regardless may not be so kind. people realize what’s re- branding, music, televi- Grace Byers; Vice Presi- Daniels-Butler; Head Of of how you feel about the The outrage on social ally going on in this coun- sion, film, creative devel- dent and Global Chief Di- Television for Will Packer things that are going on in media and news outlets try” said Kaepernick. “This opment, and new media. versity Officer, Walgreens Productions-Korin America today and the mostly point to his actions country stands for free- In addition to the enrich- Boots Alliance- Steve Huggins; and the list goes things that are going on instead of the reasons why dom, liberty and justice for ment seminars, guests had Pemberton; Co-Chairman on. across the world with gun he is protesting. Many feel all and that’s not happen- the opportunity to partici- of De Passe Jones Enter- “What a better place violence and things like that he is disrespecting ing for all right now.” pate in the Wellness tainment -Suzanne de to bring the Word than Lounge® featuring a num- Passe; Emmy nominated amongst the brightest of ber of wellness and relax- and Peabody Award Win- stars and influencers in the Olympic ation services. ning Motion picture and entertainment industry,” The Merge Summit television producer and said The Merge Summit featured participants in- owner of Martin Chase Co-Founder and Co-Chair Gold cluding: Multi-Platinum Productions – Debra Mar- Robi Reed. “We need as Grammy Award Winning tin Chase; Vice President many beacons of love Medalist Singer/TV Personality- Of Talent & Casting for and hope as we can find Michelle Williams; Original Programming at to light a path in these Simone Grammy Award Multi- BET Networks-Robi Reed ; days and The Merge Platinum Recording Artist- Head Of Talent and Casting Summit is the place Biles The Game; Grammy for ABC- Ayo Davis; Presi- where those like minds Award Winning Universal dent of Studio Lambert- meet. I’m excited to see Motown Gospel Recording Greg Goldman; Film Pro- us climb to a new plateau Welcomed Artist-Tasha Cobbs; Ameri- ducer/ President /CEO of this year.” Home to Texas Rio Gold Medalist Simone Biles (Michael Ciaglo/Houston Chronicle via AP) HOUSTON (AP) — George Bush Interconti- loons arranged like a Fans waved American nental Airport in Hous- U.S. flag. flags and cheered as ton. Biles — who won Olympic gold medalist Mayor Sylvester four gold medals in Rio Simone Biles arrived Turner was among the — thanked the well- home in Texas follow- dignitaries on hand and wishers and said she ing the games in Rio de proclaimed Wednesday was “thrilled” at the re- Janeiro. as “Simone Biles Day” ception. The 19-year-old in Houston. Turner pre- A parade for Biles gymnast from Spring sented Biles with a copy was planned later Robi Reed, Suzanne de Passe, Dr. Holly Carter and Traci Lynn Blackwell thanked the crowd of the official proclama- Wednesday in Spring, during "Master Class / A conversation with Suzanne de Passe." Wednesday as part of tion, amid a backdrop of where her family oper- Photo by Naomi Richard the celebration at red, white and blue bal- ates a gymnastics center. Page 6 ~ THE VILLAGER/September 2, 2016 HEADLINES www.theaustinvillager.com Austin Young Democrats Discuss Civilization of African Americans by Tsoke of the Austin Human Right (Chuch) Adjavon | Board. Moreover, all Villager Columnist these various individuals reflected on the current In the recent months, racial and social issues oc- the Black Lives Matter curring in the US. movement have been ad- In the discussion, vocating against injustice there were numerous top- and bias within the Ameri- ics and questions in which can judicial system. As a the panel members an- result, the Austin Young swered from the audi- Democrats invited some ence. For instance, one of African American leaders the attendees asked a who came from various question on whether or community organizations not body cameras will ac- to share and discuss about tually bring an end to po- the progress and lack of lice shooting. Moreover, progress seen in the Yannis Banks, one of the United States of America attendees mentioned that by African Americans. if the “camera is turned Some of the panel on, and then it would al- members included Yannis low for more accountabil- Banks of the Texas NAACP; ity. Moreover, cameras is Magaret Haule, the not the “end all or the founder of the Black Lives magic bullet to end nu-jus- Matter Austin Branch; tified killings”. However, all Vince Harding of the Travis the panel members County Democratic Party agreed on the fact that and Sareta Davis, Presi- people need to become dent of the Black Austin Pictured left to right is Yannis Bank, Legislative Liaison at Texas NAACP and Vincent Harding, more civic and politically Democrats and the Chair President of the Travis County Democratic Party. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon engaged. Phil Emiabata Officially Central Texas Diaspora Community Files For Mayor Host Business / Nonprofit Summit

Phil Emiabata by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | Villager Columnist There have been numerous rumors of whether or not Mr. Phil Emiabata would run for office. Some of the rumors were whether or not he would run for the City Council or the Mayoral race. After months of rumors, he has officially filed to run for Mayor. He believes that the Mayor position would better help him bring reform to Pflugerville. Pictured left to right are Amber of Dignified Virtue, a Nonprofit organization Moreover, Mr. Emiabata is running for numerous reasons; however, he be- and Victor Gonzales, Pflugerville Mayoral Candidate. lieves that the city can improve in its workforce diversity. Currently, Pflugerville Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon is a “minority-majority city”. In other words, there is a large African American, Hispanic and Asian American population in Pflugerville, Texas. Although, there is by Tsoke as the Secret of Youth Furthermore, there this large minority presence; it is not reflected in its Police department; the Council (Chuch) Adjavon | Wellness & Spa. were numerous candi- or City Department levels and neither at the level of its appointment of Board Villager Columnist Moreover, there dates who attended the members. were two themes of the event. Some of the candi- Mr. Emiabata a longtime resident of Pflugerville is very active in the Sunday, August 28, Diaspora Business/Non- dates who were present Pflugerville area. He has been a business owner in Pflugerville and has been ac- 2016, the Diaspora group profit Summit. The first included Maura Phelan of tive with numerous Nigerian American organizations. He believes that his last organized a Business / theme of this event was the Travis County DA Of- run for political office in Pflugerville will give him some name recognition for the Nonprofit event with can- focused on how local fice; Jim McDonald of the Mayoral race. didates and elected offi- elected officials could bet- Pflugerville City Council; cials. At this event there ter help small businesses Ashley “Flashe” Gordon were leaders of various obtain more “working for Travis County Commis- nonprofit organizations, capital” or access to sioner Court Precinct 1 such as Amber with Digni- grants? The second and Gabriel Nila for the fied Virtue, Drissa with the theme focused on how lo- Texas House District 46. Keli Remah Foundation, cal elected officials could The attendees asked the Hermann DeSouza with work with nonprofit orga- various candidates various Cercle Sociale and mem- nizations to offer more so- questions on how the dif- bers of Black Pflugerville. cial services? Conse- ferent city branches, In addition to the quently, there is a need for county and state govern- nonprofits, there were a all three groups to work ment could better help few small businesses together for better com- with their businesses or present at this event, such munity results. nonprofit organizations. The Black The Center for the Study of Race and Democracy invites you to join us for an evening with Dr. Michael Presidency: Eric Dyson, author of The Black Presidency: Barack Obama and the Politics of Race in America. Dr. Dyson An Evening will explore the way the politics of race have shaped with Barack Obama’s groundbreaking presidency and how President Obama has dealt publicly with race resulting Dr. Michael from the national traumas of Tamir Rice, Trayvon Mar- tin, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, Freddie Gray, and Eric Dyson Walter Scott. The event is free and open to the public – but September 8, 2016 online registration is required due to limited seating ca- @ 6:00 pm | 8:00 pm pacity. www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/September 2, 2016 ~ Page 7 EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS Man Faces 2 Capital Murder Charges in Mississippi Nun Deaths by: Emily Wagster Pettus Associated Press LEXINGTON, Miss. (AP) — A man suspected in the slayings of two Mis- sissippi nuns who were found dead inside a resi- dence within the commu- nity they served has been arrested and charged with two counts of capital mur- der, Mississippi authorities said. Rodney Earl Sanders, 46, of Kosciusko, Missis- sippi, was charged in the Rodney Earl Sand- deaths of Sister Margaret ers, 46, of Kosciusko, Held and Sister Paula who has been charged Merrill, Mississippi De- with two counts of capi- partment of Public Safety This undated photo provided by Sisters of Char- tal murder in connection This 2015 photo provided by the School Sisters spokesman Warren Strain ity of Nazareth shows Sister Paula Merrill. Sister with the killing of Sister of St. Francis shows Sister Margaret Held. Sister said in a statement re- Margaret Held and Merrill, two nuns who worked Margaret Held and Sis- Paula Merrill and Held, two nuns who worked as leased late Friday night. as nurses and helped the poor in rural Mississippi, ter Paula Merrill. (War- nurses and helped the poor in rural Mississippi, were Both women were 68. were found slain in their home and there were signs ren Strain/Mississippi found slain in their home and there were signs of a The bodies of both of a break-in and their vehicle was missing, officials Department of Public break-in and their vehicle was missing, officials said women were discovered said Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. (Sisters of Charity of Safety Hand Out, via AP) Thursday, Aug. 25, 2016. (Michael O’Loughlin/ Thursday after they failed Nazareth via AP) School Sisters of St. Francis via AP) to show up for work at a clinic in Lexington, Missis- hole the women’s deaths The state posted a nuns’ home in Durant are Stoneham, Massachu- outbreak. sippi, about 10 miles from have left. reward of $20,000 for in- in Holmes County, popula- setts, home, said her sis- Rosemarie Merrill said where they lived. Both women worked formation leading to an tion 18,000. With 44 per- ter had been in Missis- she doesn’t know what will Authorities said at the clinic, where they arrest and conviction. cent of its residents living sippi helping the poor happen to the clinic now Sanders was being held in gave flu shots, dispensed Plata said both nuns’ in poverty, Holmes is the since 1981 and had pre- and worries about the ef- an undisclosed detention insulin and provided other religious communities seventh-poorest county in viously worked in Holly fect on health care in center pending a court medical care for children have asked that people America, according to the Springs, where she used Holmes County. She said appearance. and adults who couldn’t pray for the killer or killers. Census Bureau. to ride around on a her sister and Held would Meanwhile, in the afford it. Asked about people’s The slayings did more moped and was instru- often go into the clinic on poverty-stricken Missis- Their stolen car was struggles to forgive, the than shock people and mental in locating the Sundays after Mass or on sippi county where the found abandoned a mile priest said: “Forgiveness is plunge the county into source of a tuberculosis their days off. two nuns were slain, for- from their home, and at the heart of being a mourning. They leave a giveness for their killer is there were signs of a Christian. Look at Jesus on gaping hole in what was After working with community members, trade hard to find, even if for- break-in, but police the cross: ‘Father, forgive already a strapped health associations, and chambers of commerce, AISD is giveness is what the vic- haven’t disclosed a mo- them for they know not care system. pleased to propose its first formal HUB program. tims would have wanted. tive. what they do.’” Merrill’s sister  August 29: Trustees are scheduled to take Held and Merrill Authorities have not On Friday, a hand- Rosemarie, speaking by action on formal HUB Program. were nurse practitioners said how the women were written sign on the front telephone from her  November 15: AISD implements formal HUB Program. who dedicated their lives killed, but the Rev. Greg door of Lexington Medical To learn about the HUB Program or bidding to providing health care to Plata of St. Thomas Catho- Clinic said it was closed Join Sustainable Food Center opportunities, visit: people in the poorest lic Church in Lexington, until Monday. for a free, 2-part Introduction to www.austinisd.org/construction-management county in the state. And as where the nuns had led The clinic and the Organic Food Gardening class at or email us at: authorities sought the Bible study for years, said Huston-Tillotson University on [email protected] killer, many residents won- police told him they were Thursday, September 15th, 6- dered how they will fill the stabbed. 8pm and Saturday, September 17th, 9am-noon. To register, contact Katie at 512-220-1083 2016 Texas Longhorns Football or katie@sustainablefood center.org. Childcare provided. New Jobs for the Week of 08/28/2016 REQUEST FOR COMPETI- Hensel Phelps Construction Co., will be soliciting proposals from Faculty, Head Librarian TIVE SEALED PROPOSALS - contractors and material suppliers for the construction of Delaware Northridge Campus Austin Independent School District North Concessions Build-Out Project Number F 4005.54 “Salt Lick” Job# 1608031 requests competitive sealed restaurant space at Austin Bergstrom International Airport, Austin, TX. Coordinator, Sustainability proposals for construction of AISD Project consists of Demolition, Electrical, Drywall, Interior Finishes, Service Center Project No. 160015-GLNDO, AISD Millwork and HVAC associated with rebranding and interior upgrade Job# 1608036 Galindo Elementary School of an existing restaurant space. The Proposal Package will be available Assistant, Student Financial Aid Renovations 100% Performance and on August 29, 2016 by contacting our office, mentioned below. Proposal Northridge Campus Payment Bonds required. 5% selection will be on a best value basis. We will accept proposals for FIGHTING IRISH LONGHORNS Job# 1608033 Proposal Guaranty required.PRO- this package via email on September 14, 2016 at 2:00 PM. A Pre- Specialist, Student Accessibility POSAL DEADLINE: 3:30 p.m. Proposal Conference and Job Walk will be held at 9:00AM on Sunday, Sept. 4th Services Austin time, on Tues, Sept 13, 2016, September 7, 2016 at The Hensel Phelps Field Office located at 9917 Round Rock Campus at AISD Construction Mgmt Dept, Service Road, Austin, TX 78719. All City of Austin Certified Notre Dame Job# 1608024 812 San Antonio, Ste 200, Austin, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit TX 78701, Ph: 512-414-8940. proposals. Hensel Phelps Construction Co. is available at (512) 994- Apply at HR Proposals will thereafter be publicly 7697 or (512) 713-9399 or by email: [email protected] Fighting Irish @ Darrell K Royal Middle Fiskville Rd. opened and the names of the offerors or mbridle@henselphelps,com. Our company is an E.E.O. Employer. 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 TX Memorial Stadium, and any monetary proposals made We encourage and actively solicit proposals from Disadvantaged Job Line (512 223-5621 by the offerors will be read aloud. Business Enterprises for all projects. hhtp://www./austincc.ed Austin, TX Proposal Instructions, copies of EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V drawings, specifications and contract documents, addenda (if CITATION BY PUBLICATION any) and other documents related to THE STATE OF TEXAS this Request for Proposals will be TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF GLORIA LaFUENTE Deceased, available at the location indicated NO .C-1-PB-16-001187 in Probate Court Number One of Travis County, Texas. below for a deposit amount of Annette Lafuente and all the alleged heir(s) at law in the above numbered and entitled estate, $50.00 per set. The deposit will be filed in Probate Court No. 1, Heman Marion Sweatt Travis County Courthouse, 1000 Guadalupe, refunded upon return in good Austin , Texas, on June 21 , 2016, an Application for Determination of Heirship, Application for condition to the location indicated below within 14 calendar days of the Probate of Holographic Will , for Granting of Letters of Independent Administration with Will An- Are you interested in doing business opening of proposals. Miller IDS nexed , and Creation of an Independent Administration without bond in the said estate and request(s) Planroom - Download docu- ments with the City of Austin? that said Court determine who are the heirs and only heirs of the said GLORIA LaFUENTE , De- at:www.planroom. mil- lerids.com ceased , and their respective shares and interests in such estate. Request and pick up printed We are here for you! Said application will be heard and acted on by said Court at 10 : 00 o ‘ clock a .m. on the first documents at: 1000 E. 7th St, Austin, City of Austin Monday next after the expiration of ten days from date of publication of this citation , at the County TX 78702, (512) 381-5292, Email: Courthouse in Travis County, Texas. planroom@mille- rids.com Purchasing Office All persons interested in said estate are hereby cited to appear before said Honorable Court at Questions or concerns regarding this Vendor Registration said above mentioned time and place by filing a written answer contesting such application should they Request for Proposals must be desire to do so. directed to Crystal Coppinger with 512-974-2018 If this citat ion is not served within 90 days after date of its issuance , it shall be returned un- Haddon + Cowan Architects served. Collaborative by phone at: 512-374- [email protected] GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF SAID COURT at office in Travis County, 9120, or by email at: ccoppinger@ www.austintexas.gov/department/purchasing architectscollaborative.net. Texas, on July 08 , 2016. Dana DeBeauvoir PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE: For information on the City of Austin’s Minority/ County Clerk, Travis County, Texas 2:00 p.m., Austin time, on Tues, Sept Women-Owned Procurement Program please contact the 6, 2016, 2016 at: 3800 S 2nd St, P.O. BOX 149325 AUSTIN, TEXAS 78714-9325 Austin, TX 78704. AISD may Small & Minority Business Resources at 512-974-7600 or By Deputy: consider an Offeror’s attendance of visit www.austintexas.gov/smbr. the pre-proposal conference in its determination of best value of each Proposal submitted. AISD reserves C-I-PB-16-001187 the right to reject any and all 28P - 000002307 proposals. 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The Austin Capital City Lions Club and the Original L.C. Anderson High Alumni Assoc. Austin Chapter each year combine their donation of school supplies to two adopted schools; Barbara Jordan and Sims Elemen- tary. Pictured above - Barbara Jordan (Rear L-R): Charlsie Johnson, Asst. Principal; Flavia Elmore, Librarian; Olden Jordan, Lion Club President; Mirian Jones, Lion Club Education/Scholarship chair.; Lion Marvin Dou- glas; Adrienne Williams, Principal; Albert J. Walker, AHS Chapter Presi- dent; Cristela Garcia, Counselor; and students of Barbara Jordan Elemen- tary School. Pictured below - Sims (Rear L-R): Dexaporate Dorsey, Parent Support Specialist; Mirian Jones, Lion Club Education/Scholarship chair.; Freda Mills, Principal; Lion Marvin Douglas; Olden Jordan, Lion Club President; Albert J. Walker, AHS Chapter President; and students of Sims Elementary. Photos are courtesy of OLAAAAC.