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Vol. 38 No. 33 Website: theaustinvillager.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 512-476-0082 Fax: 512-476-0179 December 31, 2010 White House Outlines Tax Benefits for Black Families WASHINGTON (TEWire) – Despite opposition 2.7 million African-American from Black economic leaders children. and members of the Congres- · For many families, sional Black Caucus, who extending the minimum said his tax compromise bill threshold in the CTC will re- did not go far enough for the sult in thousands of dollars in poor, President Obama won additional tax benefits that a relatively easy battle push- would have otherwise been RAPPIN’ ing it through the House and lost. For example, a single Senate last week. He has now mother with two children Tommy Wyatt signed the bill that includes making $17,000 will receive tax breaks for both wealthy $2,000 in child tax credits Would you and middle class Americans compared to about $640 if move? and a renewal of unemploy- only the 2001/2003 tax cuts ment benefits - a package that were extended – an increase After World War II the White House has de- of about $1,360. many African Americans scribed as a “major win for · According to a study left the South in search of African-American families.” released last year by the Cen- greater opportunity in the The political opposition ter on Budget and Policy Pri- large industrialized cities from Democrats was largely orities, seven policies included of the North. And many due to the fact that billions of in the Recovery Act have kept others went West. They dollars in tax breaks will be 1.4 million African-Americans all were looking for a bet- President Barack Obama, joined by Republican and Democratic members of Congress and Cabi- returned to wealthy Ameri- net Secretaries, signs the middle-class tax cuts bill in the South Court Auditorium of the Eisenhower above the poverty line. Three ter life for themselves and cans that could be applied to Executive Office Building, Dec. 17, 2010. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy) of these policies are continued their families. It looks as programs to help the poor, in the current bill, including though there may be an- historically disadvantaged Among specific ben- Black Women praised the than the median unem- Unemployment Insurance, the other movement under- and underserved communi- efits to Black families out- President for giving the un- ployed worker. To help rem- EITC and the Child Tax way today. ties such as African-Ameri- lined in an email from the employed a “new lease on edy the economic suffering, Credit. Census reports re- cans. Obama had repeatedly White House are: life” and a “survival line” the Obama tax plan secures · High impact job cre- veal that there is a move- promised to repeal these tax · An estimated 2.2 through the next 13 months. an extension of unemploy- ation measures. The bill includes ment underway where Af- breaks instated by President million African-American · The unemployment ment insurance for an addi- some of the best measures for rican Americans are leav- Bush. But, due to political families will benefit from the rate among African-Ameri- tional 13 months. Without jumpstarting growth and job cre- ing the larger cities and pressure from Republicans expansion in the Earned In- cans was 16 percent in No- this extension, 330,600 Af- ation, including a full year of going back to the South or who promised to block any come Tax Credit (EITC) and vember 2010. It has increased rican-Americans looking for emergency unemployment in- to smaller suburban cities bill without the Bush tax Child Tax Credit (CTC) that 7 percentage points since the work would have lost their surance benefits, a 2 percent pay- near the cities where they breaks, President Obama said are extended in the agree- beginning of the recession in benefits this month alone, roll tax cut for working families, now reside. Whether this he had no choice but to com- ment. These credits help December 2007. Young Afri- and through the end of next and a continuation of tax credits is good or bad is still to be promise. roughly 4.7 million-African can-Americans face ex- year over 1.1 million unem- for working families. This is on determined and could not At Christmas this week, American children or almost tremely high unemployment ployed African-Americans top of growth generated by ex- be known for a number of 15.8 percent adult African- half (44 percent) of all Afri- rates, with 28 percent of those would have lost their ben- tension of the middle-class in- years. However, if one be- Americans are unemployed, can-American children. For ages 16-24 in unemployment efits. come tax rates. Without action, lieves that opportunity is more than twice the rate of example, an African-Ameri- in November 2010. African- · About 4.1 million Af- unemployment benefits for at limited or non existent Whites and consistently well can mother with three chil- Americans also face longer rican-American children will least 2 million Americans would where they currently re- above the national average of dren making $20,000 will re- durations of unemployment. benefit from an expanded disappear this month alone with side, it may be time to look 9.8 percent. With these stats ceive. This family will also For example, 47 percent of Earned Income Tax Credit. millions more in jeopardy in the for opportunities else- in consideration, the Obama receive a $400 tax cut from unemployed African-Ameri- Without this agreement, their weeks ahead. where. Administration compiled a the new payroll tax cut and a cans have been unemployed families could lose up to Despite the significants A few years ago, I list of major benefits of the total tax benefit of $2,500 next for 27 weeks or more, com- $1,040. benefits, the compromise re- took a trip to Elko, Nevada bill, titled “The Tax Relief, year. pared to 43.8 percent for all · The extension of the mained sour to many Democrats in the Northern part of the Unemployment Insurance Re- · The extension of unemployed (not seasonally Child Tax Credit – help for and Black leaders who thought state. During that trip, I authorization, and Job Cre- Unemployment Insurance adjusted). The median Afri- low-and moderate-income the President simply sacrificed met a young man from ation Act of 2010”, to African- will benefit 1.1 million Afri- can- American unemployed families with children - with too much in allowing billions of Denver, Colorado who was Americans. It was signed into can-Americans. That is why worker has been unemployed a $3,000 minimum threshold dollars in tax cuts for the unemployed. When he law on Dec. 17. the National Congress of for almost a month longer in the agreement will benefit wealthy. heard that the casino had job openings, he applied. ACC Foundation Announces Myra A. CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND TIMES OF DR. The next time that I went back, this man had been McDaniel Endowed Scholarship MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. IN HISTORIC ATLANTA hired and had worked his nent endowment will provide a way up to supervisor. He $450 scholarship for one stu- said that he was very dent annually beginning in the happy with the move. 2013-14 academic year. Elko had a very small The Bickerstaff firm says African American popula- the award will honor Mc- tion, about 1% of the total Daniel’s legacy of leadership population and the city and commitment to public ser- was very small. That is a vice and community involve- situation that most Afri- ment. In order to be eligible, stu- can Americans would find dents must maintain a mini- very uncomfortable. How- mum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate in- ever, there was one Afri- volvement in extra-curricular can American there who Myra A. McDaniel activities such as student gov- was one of the largest AUSTIN, Texas (Decem- ernment or community service, ranchers in the area. ber 21, 2010) – Bickerstaff Heath and possess a financial need as It may be necessary Delgado Acosta law firm is do- determined by the ACC Finan- to move to other areas in nating $15,000 to the Austin cial Aid Office. Applicants may order to accomplish our Community College Foundation be pursuing an associate degree goals and also to support to create an endowed scholar- from ACC or planning to trans- our families. We cannot ship that honors Myra A. fer to a four-year college or uni- King Chapel Discover historic Atlanta as have a closed mind. This McDaniel, an attorney who rep- versity. ness the “hall of fame,” and engage from April 7-11, 2011. For more in- you learn about Dr. Martin Luther may be the time for an- resented ACC before she passed “Myra McDaniel was an in lectures offered by professors formation or to register, call toll-free King, Jr.’s life in the city of his birth. other migration to other away earlier this year. integral part of our firm, an out- who knew King. Participants will (877) 426-8056 or visit www. road The four-day experience is offered parts of the country or the The scholarship is de- standing lawyer, and a great have an opportunity to attend Sun- scholar.org/19773. by not-for-profit Road Scholar, world. The west was open signed to help students pursu- friend,” says attorney Bob day morning services at the new known for its exceptional learning What are you by people in covered wag- ing a future in public service. Heath. “ Ebenezer Baptist Church followed programs throughout the world for doing New Years ons who were looking for McDaniel’s career included ser- A graduate of the Uni- by dinner on historic Castleberry adults. better opportunities unde- vice as secretary of state and gen- versity of Pennsylvania, Hill at the famous Paschal’s Res- Eve? Participants will explore the veloped territories. They eral counsel to the Texas gover- McDaniel earned her Doctor of taurant. Sweet Auburn Historic District and risked their lives in their nor; she was also a longtime part- Jurisprudence from the Univer- “Dr. King’s continuing influ- pay a visit to the house in which Dr. quest for a better life. ner at Bickerstaff. sity of Texas at Austin and was ence more than 40 years after his King was born, explore “historic” Many of the people “We are pleased to offer a admitted to practice by the death is unquestionable. This learn- Ebenezer Church and learn about who were displaced by hur- scholarship that will help stu- Texas Supreme Court in 1975. ing adventure is a look into both Dr. the church’s 124-year history, and ricane Katrina found dents who have the same heart In addition to her service as King’s life and the place he called participate in the interactive tours themselves in some of the for service that Myra McDaniel Texas secretary of state and home,” says Kathy Taylor, associ- offered by National Parks Service most unexpected places did,” says Edwina Carrington, general counsel to the governor, ate vice president of community de- at the Visitors Center. They will visit that they could imagine, chair of the Board of Directors of McDaniel acted as assistant velopment at Road Scholar. “It’s an Morehouse College — alma mater but many of them found the ACC Foundation, which will special counsel to the Railroad exceptional opportunity to learn to Dr. King and many other influen- that to be the best thing administer the funds. “This is a Commission of Texas and as more about such a pivotal figure, tial African American figures — and that could have happened special way to pay tribute to chief of the taxation division of and we’re excited to offer this new see Dr. King’s historic papers. They to them and their families. someone who did so much for the Office of the Attorney Gen- program.” See will also explore the Martin Luther Is it time for you to the college.” eral of Texas. She passed away The Life and Times of Dr. Charmin Greene King, Jr. International Chapel to wit- make your move? Income from the perma- February 25, 2010. 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Editorial, Commentary or Letter to the Editor Fax to 512.476.0179 Email to [email protected] Mail to 1223-A Rosewood Avenue, 78702 EDITORIALS/COMMENTARY Crisis is Snowballing in Winter of Discontent a White Christmas take on wealthiest Americans today children to slightly more than ecutives in the country was 30 President Barack Obama to cynical even angry signifi- earn about 12 cents of every half. times the pay of the average grab taxpayers money for their cance. Passage of the bill will dollar in the economy, add- While the Black middle worker. Today it is 1000 times special interests. Can we say extend 13 months of unem- ing that the top 1 percent of class and the elderly become the pay of the average with any certainty now that ployment benefits at a cost of income earners make 23.5 per- cash poor, the deal makers on worker.” Social Security or Medicare, $60 billion, but this is a mere cent of all income. According the hill are shamelessly con- Two years ago, in a re- will be protected or the con- sop when you see almost to Sanders, that is creating a tinuing the President Bush port entitled Democracy in an tinued raid on school budgets $800 billion going to the rich severe unequal distribution of era money grab. Age of Rising Inequality, the to make up for shortfalls and the super-rich. The sce- wealth in America. “We got The Center for Tax Jus- American Political Science won’t critically destroy edu- nario looks worse because to own up to it,” Sanders con- tice states that the wealthiest Association concluded that cation progress for millions of covering the costs means cluded. “There is a war going one percent of taxpayers will progress toward realizing young people? By Barbara A. Reynolds more misery for people at the on. The middle class is strug- pocket almost $77,000 per American ideals of democ- The silence of those be- NNPA Columnist bottom who face stagnant gling for existence. Greed has year more as a result of the racy in some areas have re- ing exploited must cease. wages, rising fuel costs, and no end. If we don’t start rep- new tax deal. The top one per- versed. “Privileged Ameri- There are no more comfort Nowhere to be found, slashed education funds. resenting those families, there cent would take home more cans roar with a clarity and zones for the have-nots to not under the mistletoe, How much more can will not be a middle class in than 25 percent of the total tax consistency that public offi- rest. Behind the gated en- Christmas tree nor tucked in middle-America take from the this country.” cut; the bottom 60 percent cials readily hear and rou- claves of the newly arrived gift bags are what Black job squeeze, mortgage foreclo- The war is claiming ca- would share less than ap- tinely follow while citizens black upper middle class, Americans need most for the sures and billions fleeing sualties among African- proximately 20 percent. with lower or moderate in- hard-times are knocking on coming year: Faith, courage, from housing, education, and Americans, many of whom Reports showing the comes are speaking with a their doors. With much of the and leadership to stem a energy assistance? were considered middle- depth of greed are outrageous. whisper.” corporate press on the side of snowballing crisis. Could all the pain even- class. Black unemployment is The Economist Magazine re- In other words, while the privileged, either the All over the United tually erupt into open class now about 16.7 percent, com- ported that “As great wealth the privileged demand and stepped on will stand up or States, many non-White, non- warfare like that unfolding in pared to 8.7 for Whites. The has accumulated at the top, even defend their largesse as be ground into the dirt. wealthy citizens are shiver- Britain? U.S. Senator Bernie Economic Policy Institute es- the rest of society has not been their entitlement, those who Leadership must grab ing from the passage of an Sanders certainly thinks so. timates that 40 percent of Af- benefiting proportionally. In are being exploited raise hold of this Winter of Discon- $858 billion tax bill that feels On the Senate floor, the Ver- rican Americans will have ex- 1960 the gap between the top hardly a whimper. tent before it snowballs into a like an iceberg crashed down mont Independent took his perienced unemployment or 20% and the bottom 20% was The handwriting is on revolution. That will take on their heads, freezing out colleagues to task about under employment by the thirtyfold. Now it is seventy- the wall, the money grabbers courage and faith that the dreams of a better life. America’s “disappearing end of 2010, and this will in- five fold. Thirty years ago the have been buoyed by how great victories Black Ameri- Moreover this year the and shrinking middle class.” crease child poverty from one- average annual compensa- easy it was under President cans helped won can be won usual cheery lyrics extolling Sanders said that the third of African American tion of the top 100 chief ex- George W. Bush and now again. Quiet Times those forwarded things that I publicans will attempt to chip sow’s ear and the silk purse. cess. The stock market is do- us up in the morning, and swear not to forward on, even away at gains that were made Palin is entertainment, and ing better than expected, and makes our chest poke out though I am threatened with in the last congressional ses- that’s about it. Mississippi other indicators seem to sug- when we answer the question gloom, doom, and decades of sion, including gains in governor Haley Barbour had gest that we are on the mend. “what do you do”. Work sup- bad luck if I fail to spread the health care. We can say what presidential ambitions but he There is some fear of a ports and sustains us, pays word. This electronic version we will about the timing of cannot seem to stop defend- “double dip” recession — re- our bills, puts food on the of a chain letter leaves much health care reform, but the fact ing the Klan, White Citizen’s covery not getting enough table and all that good stuff. to be desired until I read to the is that it is the most progres- Councils, and other racist traction, indicators heading The need for meaningful em- bottom line that says, “Janu- sive economic reform we have groups. His fealty to foolish- south again, and it is trou- ployment is one of our most ary 1, 2011 can be written as seen since the FDR era. It will ness may play well south of bling that we cannot expect basic needs, one that govern- 1-1-11. How much more con- take tremendous fortitude on the Mason-Dixon line, but the unemployment rates to drop ment must address with in- By. Julianne Malveaux firmation do you need to do the part of Democrats to hold South is not likely to rise to 6 or 7 percent until around dustrial policy and job cre- NNPA Columnist things differently.” Some- the line on this legislation. again on this one. So who is 2014. President Obama will ation efforts. thing to think about but dif- Already, people are left for the Republicans, Mitt need to accelerate plans to What will our nation A snowstorm has blan- ferent does not mean pollut- gearing up for the presiden- Romney? Mike Huckabee? lower unemployment. He will look like in 20 years? What keted the east coast, causing ing cyberspace with more tial race in 2012. Will she or The pickings are pretty slim, need an unemployment rate kinds of jobs will we have? flight cancellations and dis- junk e-mail. won’t she? Sarah Palin though I am prepared to be closer to 8 percent to win in What kind of training will rupted holiday plans. The Actually, this quiet time should, perhaps, take former surprised in 2011. For all the 2012. people need for those jobs? President is vacationing in is time to savor, to enjoy, to First Lady Barbara Bush’s talk of President Obama’s one- Camus once wrote, Are we prepared to compete Hawaii after a grueling lame replenish, to refresh, and to advice and high tail it back to term presidency, if the “Without work all life is rot- with the rest of the world, es- duck session in Washington. get ready for those challenges Alaska. For all of her sup- economy turns around, he ten”. He was speaking more pecially with China? A During this the last week of that will surely come with posed popularity, Palin’s sec- will be difficult to beat in 2012. spiritually than economi- snowstorm has blanketed the the year, there will be no eco- this New Year. From a policy ond book has been a non- Is the U.S. economy cally, reflecting on our search east coast and there are just a nomic indicator issues. These perspective, many of the chal- starter, and although she is turning around? Unemploy- for meaning, significance, few more days left in 2010. are quiet times. lenges have to do with the said to “study” foreign affairs ment rates remain high, but and passion in our lives. These are quiet times, filled I received an email from many ways that the now- and other matters, there is unemployment is a lagging Work generally consumes at with contemplation and pos- a friend of a friend, one of dominant Congressional Re- that Biblical verse about the indicator of economic suc- least a third of our day, gets sibilities for new beginnings. Increasing Black American Employment in 2011 African American workers justice system either in prison tion to be successful. At a time and launching African another milestone for the and households still face or on parole, the goal of attain- when we should be eradicat- American owned businesses Obama Administration. enormous challenges even ing good, productive perma- ing poverty and social suffer- that have both local and glo- David A. Hinson, the MBDA amidst the recovery of the nent employment is made ing from our communities by bal reach into the market- National Director, is an ac- American economy. much more difficult. demanding and providing place, and supporting sus- complished expert on minor- The unemployment sta- The issues of globaliza- the best educational systems tainable economic develop- ity business development in tistics reported monthly by tion and the tremendous ad- and institutions for our chil- ment in our communities the African American and the U.S. Department of Labor vances in technology during dren and young adults, it is with a focus on job training other minority communities. only tell a portion of the real the last decade have changed as if that too many of us have and long term employment Hinson stated, “The nation’s economic hurdles facing the the dynamics of the world been lulled into a state of programs and projects. 5.8 million minority-owned African American commu- economy. American jobs with hopelessness. That is exactly According to the U.S. firms have significant un- By Dr. Benjamin F. nity. In far too many cities and the best pay scale will in- why when I have the good Department of Commerce Mi- tapped potential that can Chavis, Jr. towns, Black unemployment creasingly be linked to the fortune to meet young, intelli- nority Business Development benefit the United States. The NNPA Columnist rates are double the unem- global marketplace and to the gent, up and coming brothers Agency (MBDA), there is a advisory council has an op- ployment rates of Whites. In- new innovations in technol- and sisters in the African new focus on growing the portunity to shape future poli- Black American unem- terestingly, the Department of ogy. The good news is that American communities who minority business community cies and programs that will ployment in 2010 soared Labor uses the category “Ci- African Americans and oth- are striving to make a differ- in the United States. In other set the foundation for the more than 16%. As we begin vilian non-institutional popu- ers have an opportunity to ence educationally and eco- words, to grow employment growth of $100 million com- 2011, there should a more ef- lation” to cite the population level the economic playing nomically to improve the in our communities, we must panies across all industries fective and concentrated na- numbers in calculating labor field in both attaining good quality of life, I am always grow the development of new that are owned and operated tional plan to significantly statistics. Because of the mas- paying jobs and starting up encouraged. businesses in our communi- by U.S. minorities.” increase the overall employ- sive increase in the overall in- new businesses to the extent The priorities for 2011 ties. U.S. Commerce Secretary The outlook, therefore, ment of Black Americans in carceration rates of African to which African Americans have to include developing Gary Locke recently an- in 2011 is more promising 2011. The December 2010 Americans, the unemploy- and others prepare to take and determining effective nounced the appointment of than it was two years ago. Op- consumer spending reports ment is actually higher for us advantage of the job creation educational options for Afri- 25 individuals to serve on the portunity is on the horizon for document not only increased than is statistically calculated and business development can American parents and National Advisory Council African American businesses spending by all Americans by the Department of Labor. opportunities now at hand. students, increasing support for Minority Business Enter- and workers. But, let’s stay during the holiday season, Black incarceration rates are But, as I have continued for Historical Black Colleges prises. This new council is led focus. Let’s be prepared. Our but also displays another eco- nearly seven times the impris- to stress, preparation to be- and Universities (HBCU’s) by the MBDA and is the first long fight for freedom, justice, nomic indicator that the U.S. onment rates of Whites in the come financially viable and and strengthening the Na- such federal advisory council and equality has to result in economy continues to re- United States. Of course with productive requires a good tional Association For Equal that will be focused on pro- more employment and thus bound. Yet, the financial several million African education, proper network- Opportunity in Higher Edu- moting minority businesses empowerment. Let’s continue plight and sustainability of Americans in the criminal ing, and a strong determina- cation (NAFEO), innovating since the early 1970’s. Thus, to fight. U.N. Refuses Order to Leave Ivory Coast As Skirmishes Break Out Special to the NNPA from the Global Information Network

defeat in the latest poll. ter for Youth, Charles Ble another step toward the States and the African Union, U.N. peacekeepers have Gbagbo who received fewer Goude, has reportedly been grave, as the country moved who call on former President refused an order from the em- votes than this rival, accused touring run-down suburbs of closer to a return to civil Gbagbo to step aside and re- battled Laurent Gbagbo, out- the U.N.’s 10,000-member the principal city, Abidjan, war… The madness is likely spect the will of the people. voted candidate in recent na- peacekeeping force of arming firing up crowds of youth to end in a bloodbath.” They have chosen Alassane tional elections, to leave the former rebel fighters, now with demands that Ivorians “Cheating is nothing Ouattara and no repression, country as a standoff between loyal to Ouattara, of plotting fight for their sovereignty. new,” declared writer Jenerali however brutal and long, can Gbagbo and the widely-ac- against him. Recently, the Commentaries from African Ulimwengu of Dar es Salaam, undo this decision nor Mr. cepted election winner, U.N. Security Council voted writers were marked by dis- Tanzania. “It’s this brazen Ouattara’s legitimacy. Alassane Ouattara, heats up. to renew the force’s mandate may at another deadly ‘food nature of electoral rape that The international community From his headquarters for six months, after hearing fight’ between warring poli- especially worries one.” has accepted Mr. Ouattara’s in the National Palace, the reports that Gbagbo’s forces ticians. Charles Onyango- Former U.N. chief Kofi victory and encourages him former president is under a have been involved in “mas- Obbo, writing in The East Af- Annan, wrote: “I join the in his quest to bring peace and barrage of international criti- sive” human rights abuses. rican of Kenya, observed: many, led by the Economic reconciliation to Cote A. Ouattara partisans in cism for refusing to accept Meanwhile, the Minis- “Last week Ivory Coast took Community of West African d’Ivoire.” Abidjan December 31, 2010/The Villager/Page 3 A Groundbreaking Verdict in Cigarette Death Trial Former Clinton Aide ‘Flacking’ For Shiloh to hold

the large majority of Black Outvoted Ivory Coast Leader Instillation Service Shiloh Primitive Baptist smokers, like smokers in gen- Abidjan and more than 50 Church, 385 FM 20, Bastrop, eral, start smoking in their people have been killed in re- TX., Elder Larry Washington, teen years or even earlier. cent days, hundreds have Pastor, invites each and ev- Ms. Evans, whose son been abducted from their eryone to their “Installation Willie Evans, pressed the case homes at night by armed as- of Officers Service, Sunday, on her behalf after her death, sailants in military uniforms January 2, 2011 @ 3:00 PM. stated in testimony video- and bodies are turning up in The guest speaker taped shortly before she died morgues and on the streets. and church will be Elder R. that when she was a child liv- Thousands are reported to R. Harper & Hopewell Primi- ing with her family in a pub- have fled the country to neigh- tive Baptist Church, Cedar lic housing project in boring Liberia and Guinea for Creek, TX. Theme: “Labourers Boston’s predominantly refuge. of the Kingdom” For the king- Black Roxbury neighbor- L.Gbagbo in press conference A purported “fact dom of heaven is like unto a hood, Lorillard company Special to the NNPA sheet” distributed by Davis Marie Evans man that is ahouseholder, workers would come and from the Global presents a litany of charges hand out cigarettes to chil- which went out early in the Special to the NNPA from futile attempts to stop smok- Information Network against the certified poll win- dren as if they were candy. morning to hire labourers into The Defenders Online .com ing as an adult were evidence Online newspaper Sa- ner, Alassane Ouattara, who Lorillard denied that it used his vineyard.Matthews 20:1 In a groundbreaking that the company was not re- lon has learned that former has also won near universal such tactics. For more information judgment, a Massachusetts sponsible for her admitted special counsel to Bill recognition as president since But Legacy, a nonprofit contact Sis. Doris Brown at jury recently found the addiction to cigarettes. A Clinton, Lanny Davis, has receiving the majority vote. public health organization (512) 303-0280. Lorillard tobacco company Lorillard spokesman said joined the payroll of Laurent dedicated to smoking preven- responsible for inducing a they would appeal the verdict Gbagbo, the defeated leader of tion efforts, called the Evans Boston woman to smoke as a and attorneys familiar with the Ivory Coast. jury verdict “a sad reminder child and ordered it to pay her such litigation said the case Davis, who represents a of the tobacco industry’s long family a total of $152 million. will likely be tied up in the number of controversial cor- history of marketing their The jury levied compen- courts for years. porate and foreign clients, products to our nation’s kids, satory damages against the Experts told the Boston told reporters at a press con- luring them into a deadly ad- tobacco giant of $71 million Globe that the case was the ference that the West African diction.” and punitive damages of $81 first to attempt to hold leader has “renounced vio- A statement from the million. Lorillard responsible for its lence” and that he “calls on organization added that the The woman, Marie practice of heavily marketing Mr. Ouattara to join him in verdict underscores the need Evans, started smoking ciga- its Newport brand of menthol putting the arms down and for the Federal Drug Admin- rettes at 13, and despite try- cigarettes in predominantly sitting down to talk.” istration to ban menthol fla- ing to quit many times, be- Black communities in the In addition to the out- voring from cigarettes – a came a lifelong smoker. She 1950s and 1960s. voted leader Gbagbo, Davis matter currently under its died of lung cancer at age 54 Menthol cigarettes have was on a million dollar per consideration – as a means of in 2002. long been the overwhelming year retainer for Teodoro reducing youth smoking rates HOSPITAL PHARMACY During the trial cigarette of choice among Af- Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, and tobacco-related health is- Serving Austin since 1970 Lorillard’s attorney claimed rican Americans who smoke, the longtime repressive oli- sues. Let us Fill your next Perscription! that Ms. Evans’ numerous and studies have shown that garch of oil-rich Equatorial Guinea, according to Salon. SAVE TIME Davis claims his law Ask your doctor to call firm is counseling non-vio- your prescription in to us lence and transparency. But, and we’ll have it ready for you reports from the scene by the when you get here! U.N. and Amnesty Interna- tional, note that vigilante 2115 E. MLK Blvd. Austin, Texas 78702 groups are patrolling the 512-476-7338 www.PHRX.Net streets of the principal city Open Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat 9 a.m. - Noon

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Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor Page 4/THE VILLAGER/December 31, 2010 Texas Could Get Four More Seats The African By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon Diaspors Section Just last weeks, the Cen- there is a big political change tral Texas would be repre- stead of having 34 Electoral sus Report announced that on both the sented by other parts College votes, the By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon the State of Texas has gained local and national level. of Texas, such as, West, East, State of Texas will have 38. four new Congressional On the local level, it means North, and even South Texas. Since the State of Texas Seats. While the State of Texas that Central Texas may get Consequently, the heavily leans on ALL Things Are and several Southern another Congressional needs and interest of Central Republicans, then the Demo- States won seats, other rust District. However, if the Re- Texas would be diluted into crats would have to win ex- belt and Northern States loss publicans on a state level de- other regions of the tra States, in order to win Possible In seats. This report cide to play politics, State of Texas. the Electoral College. It may shows that numerous people then it would ignore These additional four also mean that Democrats Central Texas would have to fight in have moved to this state in Central Texas by breaking it districts change the Electoral Over the years, African to him, which is building and order to win the State of search of better into several Congressional College math for the 2012 immigrants chose Central construction. Tony didn’t shy Texas. opportunities. Also, it means Seats. If this occurs, then Cen- Presidential Elections. So, in- Texas because they believed away from this that this area offers them the field that tends to be domi- opportunity to raise a family; nated by other ethnic groups New Bill May Change Minimum Wage Law get a good because he believed that with By Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon education; and to give them God’s help, everything is pos- the opportunity to start their sible. On January 11, 2011 the ers have been calling for the State of Texas. open a new business there own businesses. By Furthermore, Tony who Texas Legislature would offi- tenth amendment to be uti- House Bill 177 will call and thus harm the state’s abil- opening various businesses, started with cially get into session. lized, in order to stop apply- for legal immigrants to show ity to close it budget ranging from non-profit orga- very little has seen his busi- During the session, the Leg- ing the law of the land, proof of their visas deficit due to the lack of tax nizations like the ness grow. islature votes will drastically such as, blocking the new before obtaining or renewing revenue. African Outreach Program to As a builder and a con- change the laws of health care bill to take effect. their various professional li- Finally, House Bill 465 grocery stores, the African structor, Tony has expanded the State of Texas and thus In this legislative session, one censes. Moreover, would amendment the gov- immigrant population has his business to include many affect everyone living in Cen- house member authored this bill if passed will affect ernment code to abolish the slowly and quietly changed types of projects, which he tral Texas. Some of House Resolution 16, which local business owners who Texas enterprise fund. Those both the political and busi- under takes. Some of Tony the bills coming out from the would call for the State of are running hair salon shops who support the fund men- ness landscape of Central projects, in which, he legislature will seek to change Texas to ignore or not apply and other type of specialized tioned that its function is to Texas. Moreover, some Afri- undertakes includes: real es- the Texas minimum legislation coming from business. If passed this bill bring jobs to Texas. While oth- can entrepreneurs like Tony tate brokerages, general con- wage salary; requiring legal Washington DC would set a dangerous prece- ers believe this fund is a waste Okigweh have expanded the tractors, investment immigrants to provide proof if it infers with the state law. dent because it would affect because businesses that get types of businesses owned by properties and building; re- of residency when In the past, the tenth amend- various sectors of Texas’ these funds don’t produce as African entrepreneurs by construction/remodeling, applying for professional li- ment was evoked by the states economy. many jobs and other have opening up a construction city permit procurement, censes; and also a resolution who did not want to abolish If this bill is passed it complained that it is used to business in Central Texas. additions, demolition, and calling for the 10th slavery. might deter legal immigrants give money to certain busi- Over the years, Tony has tenant finisher. Moreover, amendment, which grants Consequently, this who own restaurants, nail nesses. In other words, those slowly but surely built one of Tony has worked on the state’s rights to be applied. house resolution, if passed is shops, and hair salons from who are against the Texas’ the best construction various projects throughout In the past two years, sending a wrong message by expanding or may cause enterprise fund compare it to businesses in Central Texas. Central Texas and has been numerous Republican lead- those who represent the them to go to other states to corporate welfare. Moreover, Tony decided to do cited for his excellent what comes naturally and affordable prices. acclimated with the vocal ac- home, according to manager tweeted, “19 yrs ago today, I Epic, Cash Money Classics, She went on to release a Teena robatics and emotion that Lynn Jeter. In November, was in labor! My heavenly and Stax Records. slew of albums in the follow- Marie drives R&B music at an early Marie suffered a grand mal father gave me the most glori- However, Marie ing decades, including her age. Her innate childhood seizure – which causes dra- ous gift I could ever receive. A stormed the Black music sophomore release Lady T, Dead at 54 musical abilities flourished matic muscle spasms and Baby girl on Christmas!” scene as a fresh faced 19-year- Passion Play (1994), La Dona into a prosperous career that loss of consciousness – and Born Mary Christine old with Motown Records in (2004) and her most recent By Kristin Gray included songwriting, four reportedly faced a similar epi- Brockert in 1956, Marie’s most 1976. Her debut album, Wild album, Congo Square (2009). For celebrated singer Grammy Award nominations sode shortly before her death. popular hits included “Por- and Peaceful, spawned the Washington, D.C. and Teena Marie, rhythm and and a kindred career with late The family has not released tuguese Love,” “Ooo La La hit “I’m Just a Sucker for Your Baltimore-area fans last wel- blues music was more than a R&B singer Rick James. And, the exact cause of death. La” and “Square Biz,” which Love” with outspoken comed the doe-eyed musician fad or foray into the infamous for her legion of fans, the Ironically, Alia Rose, have been sampled by popu- crooner Rick James. Accord- in August at The Birchmere blue-eyed soul regime, it was “Ivory Queen of Soul’s” mu- who performs under the lar acts such as The Fugees, ing to her website, many Wild in Northern Virginia and in a way of life. Raised in sic transcended race. name Rose Le Beau, had cel- Foxy Brown, and Dru Hill. and Peaceful fans incorrectly 2009 at the African American Oakwood, Calif., a predomi- On Dec. 26, the singer’s ebrated her 19th birthday Throughout her near 35-year assumed Marie was African Heritage Festival, where nately Black enclave, the daughter Alia Rose found her hours before on Christmas career, Marie sang under sev- American until her TV debut Marie looked the picture of powerhouse singer became mom dead at her California Day and on Dec. 24, Marie eral record labels, including on “Soul Train” in 1979. perfect health.

Mom’s Place December 31, 2010/The Villager/Page 5 Charmin Greene brings her talents to Austin Report Card on School Dropouts: to kick off New Years celebration New Years is a time for Progress Made; Challenges Ahead new beginnings. To honor Special to the NNPA Nation: Progress and Chal- slow to reach the national goal that tradition, New Years Eve from The Defenders Oneline lenge in Ending the High of having 90 percent of stu- is the time that most people .com School Dropout Epidemic. dents graduate from high start making plans for a new In the last decade, a The detailed, 88-page school and obtain at least one year of possibilities. They start coalition of public school document is the latest in a se- year of post-secondary with a big party on New educators, parents and civic ries of studies from the schooling or training by Years Eve. activists across the country Powells’ organization, 2020.” It goes on to match on We have a tendency to have charted substantial America’s Promise Alliance, a one-to-one basis the go out for entertainment, progress in deterring tens of which has sought to build a “progress” made since 2001 while waiting for the turning thousands of students from broad-based coalition to with the “challenges” in that of the clock ushering in the dropping out of high school, eliminate the dropout crisis of area which remain to be over- new year. All over the world, according to a newly-pub- American public high come. people gather to observe this lished study. schools. Today, according to For example, while annual ritual. Among other things, the the report, more than a mil- 400,000 fewer pupils attend In America, we wait for study showed there were lion public high school stu- dropout factories, there are yet the big ball to drop in New 120,000 more high school dents, each year don’t gradu- 2.2 million high school youth York’s Time Square. Even graduates in 2008 than in ate with the class in which in the dropout factories that though the year has already 2001 (holding population they entered high school; still exist. And, while the entered in the west, we do not constant) – a result fueled by many of them have dropped Class of 2008 graduated consider it official until it overall graduation-rate in- out. Taken together, nearly 40 120,000 more students than drops in New York. creases in 29 states and sig- percent of minority high the Class of 2001, the Class of Austin will usher in a nificant graduation-rate in- school students don’t gradu- 2020 needs to graduate new tradition this year with creases among African- ate with their entering Class. 600,000 more students than the kick off of a new music American, Latino-American Earlier America’s the Class of 2008 (holding and jazz scene. One of the and Native-American pupils. Promise reports determined population constant) in order newest venues will be Mr. It also resulted in the that while dropping out is a to reach the goal of a 90-per- Bones Bar B Que located in closing of more than 200 widespread phenomenon, the cent national graduation rate. the Muller Development cen- “dropout factories” – high dropout epidemic is concen- The report concludes by ter, 1201 Barbara Jordan Blvd., schools that fail to graduate trated in a relatively small noting that “while the results Suite # 1230. The restaurant 40 percent or more of their stu- number of urban, suburban of the past decade have been currently serves barbecue, dents, giving the 400,000 stu- and rural high schools that mixed, with progress in some seafood and steaks. dents who would have at- over time have become drop- areas, and limited improve- Friday night, December tended them a better chance out factories. A decade ago, ment in others, these efforts 31, 2010, the restaurant will to earn a diploma. they numbered about 2,000. have laid the groundwork for make a few changes in its op- These successes in Now, through strategies that more rapid and systematic eration. On weekends, in the pushing the national high ranged from transforming in- progress in the next decade.” evenings, the restaurant will school graduation rate from dividual schools to closing Those future initiatives, convert into a music venue. 72 percent in 2001 to 75 per- individual schools, the report however, could be significantly The first event will be a New cent in 2008 show that the U.S. declares the number has been undermined by something the Years Eve celebration that in- Charmin Greene “is turning a corner on meet- pared to 1,746. report does not discuss: the cludes a dinner and show. Music Director/Band Leader ing the high school dropout Nonetheless, the report impact of budget deficits at the Dinner will begin at 8 cover the dinner and music Greene is a former stu- epidemic,” write Colin and warns that despite the suc- federal, state, and local level on p.m. and the show starts at 9 and will feature complimen- dent at North Texas State Alma Powell in introducing cesses, “the rate of progress funds available for public p.m. and will last until 1 p.m. tary champagne at mid night. University. She is the mother the report, Building a Grad over the last decade … is too school initiatives. The musical guest will be Beer and Wine will also be of two daughters who are 5 Charmin Greene and her 4 available. and 6 years old. She is mak- Guineans Swear in First President To Be piece band. They will be the Charmin Greene brings ing plans to complete her col- house band each weekend. her talents to Austin after lege education in Austin. Democratically Elected Sunday will be an old fash- spending several years on the Mr. Bone’s owner, John ion Jazz Jam Session. Cover road playing with some of the Goode says that he is excited Special to the NNPA from the Global charge will be $7 for Friday country’s best bands. The about the new activities at the Information Network and Saturday and $5 for Sun- Saxophonist/music director restaurant and is using New Numerous African day. and band leader is also a fea- Years Eve to kick off the new heads of state and govern- The New Years Eve tured vocalist with the band. additions. For more informa- ment officials arrived in party will have a different She says that she is looking tion and to purchase tickets, Guinea’s capital, Conakry, to cover charge. The cost will forward to the new adventure. call (512) 291-6770. take part in the swearing-in ceremony of Alpha Conde, a Census Results Reveal Blacks Leaving Large CitiesFlight long-time opposition leader, Could Dilute and Shift Black Political Power as president of the West Afri- By Dorothy Rowley going influx of Hispanics and population shrink from around can nation. Special to the NNPA from Whites moving into the city—a 18 percent in 1970 to 9.9 percent ”I say loud and clear: the AFRO-American Newspapers change brought on by a four years ago. poverty and underdevelop- Black residents are in- gentrification process that has Though a growing num- ment in the Republic of creasingly departing large U.S. forced many African-Ameri- ber of people are seeking out Guinea does not have to be cities - a shift that could affect cans out of city neighborhoods. warmer climates, census results our destiny,” said the 72- Alpha Conde African-American political According to the Post, show that Blacks appear to be year-old Conde, who nar- power, according to data from Blacks in D.C. face the prospect returning to family roots in the rowly defeated his rival, the first results of the U.S. Cen- of being a population minority South or relocating to suburbs Cellou Dalein Diallo, in the sus Bureau’s population cen- in the city by the time of the next near the cities they are leaving. November vote. sus. census in 2020. The population shift “I will try in my small The population of the In New York, the num- could dilute Black political way to be Guinea’s (Nelson) nation’s capital now exceeds ber of Blacks leaving the city power, which first grew from Mandela and unite every son 600,000 residents, 53 percent of has exceeded the departure of the concentration of Blacks in of Guinea,” Conde said after whom are African American, Whites since 2000, and as a re- major urban jurisdictions, ac- taking his oath. “The restora- and there has been a gain of sult, that city has now suffered cording to GBM News. tion of social cohesion and nearly 30,000 new Washingto- an overall decline in Black popu- “African-Americans are national unity requires a col- nians since a decade ago. But, lation for the first time in his- a large part of the population in lective look at our painful according to Census Bureau tory, according to GBM News. several of the states that are los- past.” data released Dec. 21 and cited The Post also reported ing representatives,” said Mar- Conde’s election marks by The Washington Post, much that, according to census data, garet Simms, a fellow at The Ur- an end to half a century of des- of the increase is due to an on- Los Angeles has seen its Black ban Institute in D.C. “But they potism and military rule in the are also a large part of the popu- nation, which is extremely lation in several states that will poor despite rich mineral EMPLOYMENT/BIDS/PRO- gain seats.” wealth, and remains ethnically The results of this year’s divided. POSALS / Conde Supporters U.S. Census reveal that, as of The ceremony included PUBLIC INFORMATION/ this past spring, the United a minute’s silence in memory dium in the capital in Septem- to examine atrocities ranging States is a nation of more than of the 157 opposition support- ber 2009. from the recent violence to the use FOR SALE / 308 million people. At the same ers murdered by forces loyal to Conde has already prom- of starvation cells to execute dis- time, America’s once stagger- former junta leader Captain ised a South African-style truth sidents under Sekou Toure, Austin Community Col- Employment ing population growth also Moussa Dadis Camara at a sta- and reconciliation commission Guinea’s first president. lege District is requesting bids from dipped to its lowest in seven de- qualified business entities for Heat- JANITORIAL WORKERS ing, Ventilation, and Air Condition- NEEDED cades. ing (HVAC) equipment and supplies ISS Facility Services, Inc. has open- But not to worry, accord- for ACC Buildings and Grounds De- ings for supervisory, floor men, and ing to a spokesman for the Wash- partment District Wide. general cleaners for part-time evening ington, D.C.-based Population Invitation for Bids No. employment. Apply at ISS Facility Reference Bureau. “We have a Services, Inc. Austin, M-F, between 031-11010RW youthful population that will All bids must be submitted 4-6 pm, 8101 Cameron Road # 304. ISS Facility Services, Inc. is an Equal create population momentum to the Purchasing Department by through a large number of births, no later than 2:00 p.m., Central opportunity Employer (EOE) and relative to deaths, for years to Time, on January 27, 2011. This is promotes a Diverse Workforce. a second and new solicitation based come,” bureau spokesman on no response to IFB 031- Save Money. Mark Mather told MSNBC.com. 11002RW. An updated, specific The Invitation for Bids docu- count of the country’s African- ment is available on the ACC Pur- American population will not be chasing website at available until February, when http://www.aust- incc.edu/ the Census Bureau will release purchase/advertisedbids.php All re- demographic data by states on a sponses must be sealed and returned rolling basis so their govern- to the ACC Purchasing Office, ACC Service Center, 9101 Tuscany Way, ments can start the local redis- Austin, Texas 78754, by the date tricting process, according to a and time indicated above. Electroni- Census spokeswoman. cally transmitted responses will “The figures we released NOT be accepted unless otherwise on Dec. 21 were only state and stated in the documents. Late sub- Visit our national population numbers. mittals will be retained unopened. We haven’t released any other The ACC Board of Trustees information and it won’t be re- reserves the right to reject any and/ website at leased until next year,” said or all responses and waive all for- Texas Lottery malities in the solicitation process. theaustinvillager.com spokeswoman Malkia McLeod. Page 6/THE VILLAGER/December 31, 2010 NBA honoring Willie Mays, 2 others from its own ranks Katy Seven Lakes wins as LBJ hosts tournament both NBA Hall of Famers. $5,000 to the New York Gi- Wilkens spent most of This is the sixth year of the ants, launching Mays’ career his career with the St. Louis awards and Mays is the first in the major leagues. Hawks, although there were person other than a basketball The annual game stints with the Seattle player to be one of the honor- seems to be part of a continu- SuperSonics, Cleveland and ees. ing series of events by busi- Portland Trail Blazers. He is The National Civil ness and commercial interests one of three persons inducted Rights Sports Legacy Award in Memphis, my hometown, into the Basketball Hall of to be given to each honoree to redeem the city’s reputa- Fame as a player and as a marks recognition for a tion all these years after coach. The other two are John trailblazing sports career that King’s slaying. Celebrations, Wooden and Bill Sharman. By George Hardin holds true to the principles to awards and programs are Mays, Reed and SportsBeat which King dedicated his life. held throughout the year with Wilkens will take part in a King, who was assassinated King’s name attached—much Sports Legacy Symposium An unusual sports con- in Memphis on April 4, 1968, as Dallas mounted an image- before the game. “The Star- nection will take place next would have been 83 on Jan. building campaign in the af- Spangled Banner” will be month when the National 15. termath of President John F. sung by Mavis Staples, a long- Basketball Association hon- Mays has been called Kennedy’s assassination. time civil rights activist at the ors one of the icons of major the greatest baseball player in Reed, a Grambling State opener, and she will also per- league baseball—Willie history, although The Sport- University graduate, spent all form at halftime. Mays. ing News said he was the sec- his playing days with the Sports historian Elliott The Martin Luther King ond greatest baseball, sur- New York Knicks, from 1964 Kalb also ranks Mays as the Jr. Day NBA game will be passed only by Babe Ruth. He to 1974. During his time with second greatest player after played Jan. 17 in Memphis. It began his career at the age of the Knicks the team won two Ruth, but he puts Barry pays tribute to Dr. Martin 15 with the Negro league Bir- championships. After retiring Bonds, Mays’ godson, as the Luther King Jr. The game this mingham Black Barons (BBB), from playing Reed worked as best of all time. Willie Mays, one of the legends of major league baseball, is year is between the Memphis playing only on weekends a coach and executive for sev- When Mays was in- being honored by the National Basketball Association at a Jan. 17 Grizzlies and the Chicago until he could finish high eral teams. He was inducted ducted into the Hall of Fame game honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Web photo Bulls. Tipoff is Jan. 17, the school. The BBB were owned into the basketball Hall of in 1979 he was asked who third Monday of the month, by Thomas Hayes, a promi- Fame in 1982. He was chosen was the best player he had at 12 noon at FedEx Forum. nent black funeral director in as one of the “50 Greatest ever seen. “I don’t mean to be HAPPY NEW YEAR Also being honored are Willis Memphis and it was Hayes Players in NBA History” in bashful,” he said, “but I Reed and Lenny Wilkens, who sold Mays’ contract for 1997. was.” 2011 Best Photos of the Year Words are a great way of giving an ac- count of an event, but pictures also can tell a story. And here are a few of the Villager’s best story-telling photos Nitika Pennick is Reagan coach McCallum High’s Isaiah White of Travis from 2010, some of Myron Jones of only 4 and a pre-kin- Paul Darby and Sergio Michael Sorrells, a senior High loses his grip on the which have never be- Austin High weaves dergarten pupil but Hernandez are jubilant running back, tries to ball after being hit on both fore been published. sides by opponents. On the his way past a de- she joins in cheering after Reagan’s 51-20 break loose from a All photos by Lyndon B. Johnson player left is Reagan’s JaQuarius fender from Akins for the Lyndon B. win over Eastside Me- George E. Hardin holding his leg in a game Daniels, and on the right High School. Johnson Jaguars. morial High. at House Park. Robert Algere.

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