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Vol. 44 No. 3 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] June 3, 2016 OFFICIAL NOMINEES FOR THE INSIDE 2016 “BET AWARDS” ANNOUNCED by Naomi Richard | The Austin Villager Newspaper

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This year we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Youth Brigade. And we New York, NY – BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Drake leads the list of entertainers with an impres- want to honor those former Inc. announced the nominations for the 2016 “BET sive nine nominations including ‘Best Male Hip Hop Texas judge enforces students in our newspaper. Awards,” taking place at Microsoft Theater on Sunday, Artist,’ ‘Video of the Year,’ and ‘Best Collaboration’ for tactful adjustments We are in the process of June 26. This year’s broadcast marks 16 years of spec- his hit “Where Ya At” with fellow hip hop artist Future. to property tax. trying to locate many of the tacular performances: from Alicia Keys performing Beyoncé and Rihanna follow with five nods each. See ECKHART early members and want to during the Prince Lifetime Achievement Award tribute Beyoncé is nominated for top nods of the night includ- Page 4 know what they have been and Michael Jackson taking the stage with James Brown ing ‘Best Female R&B/Pop Artist,’ ‘Video of the Year,’ doing since their grad- to Beyoncé catering to Terrence Howard and the re- and ‘Best Collaboration’ for “Feeling Myself” with Nicki uation from the program. uniting of The Fugees, the “BET Awards” has set the Minaj. Heading up this project is standard for can’t miss specials. See DEPTH AND DIVERSITY, Page 2 Mrs. Wanda Hayes, a former educator for Austin Hundreds of Black Men & Boys from Around the Country Independent School Dis- Juneteenth Jamboree trict (AISD). We were Go to Washington D.C. for Black Youth Vote Hill Day to air June 16th blessed to have her two See KLRU sons Emmitt and Adrian as Page 5 members of the Brigade. And of course, we will start out with them. TAAACC We are excited to reintroduce these former Holds students to the community. It is because of the Policy participation of the many students who have gone Breakfast through the program that AUSTIN, TEXAS - The we have been around for 30 Texas Association of Afri- years and still growing can American Chamber of strong. Commerce (TAAACC) held We need the help of the a Policy Breakfast Thurs- parents of former Brigaders day, May 26, 2016 at in encouraging them to Huston Tillotson Univer- participate in this project. sity. This was one in a se- We need to know the years ries of such events that will that they were in the be held in Austin. program and what they are WASHINGTON, D.C. - More than 400 black men national coordinator Rev. Tony Lee and This breakfast was fo- doing now. We would also and boys attended the National Coalition on Black Congressman Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO). They then cused on Texas Energy and love to get their perspective Civic Participation (NCBCP)'s program, Black paid visits to several members of Congress to the guest speaker was Gre- on the program. Youth Vote 2016 BYV! Day on Capitol Hill under discuss issues of importance including Jobs, gory Knight, Senior Vice Five brave students the theme,"Moving From Protest to Policy to the Education, Criminal Justice Reform, Fatherhood President of Center Point answered the call for the Polls!". The youth from all over the country and Voting Rights. The organization also has placed Energy. Knight gave an formation of the first group. including Alabama attended a forum on Capitol Hill the importance of increasing incentives and support overview of the role of en- They were YAPHET which includes speakers such as NCBCP President to Historically Black Colleges and Universities to ergy companies in the SMITH,TRACI & CEO Melanie L. Campbell, BYV! Hill Day attract more black male teachers and educators. state as it relates to energy PATTERSON, NATALIE exploration and consump- victed an actor who played BRADFORD,GINA tion in Texas. It was also a police officer on TV of HOUSTONAND Actor reported that the Eco- second-degree murder in SHELLDA GRANT. And it nomic condition of Black the shooting death of his is because of their en- businesses in Texas have Convicted wife that was partially wit- thusiastic participation in improved and remain nessed by their two young the program that made the strong. sons. Youth Brigade catch on of 2nd- TAAACC is committed The verdict in the with students who wanted to working to insure that trial of Michael Jace, who to join and stay with the Minority businesses in Degree appeared on the FX series program while encouraging Texas get their fair share of “The Shield,” came after a others to join. business. The Policy weeklong trial in which Los Austin is blessed to have Murder Breakfast is one method of Angeles jurors were told a number of outstanding keeping the community the actor shot his wife, programs for our youth; all informed of what is hap- in Killing April, in the back and then of which prepare our pening in various areas of twice in the legs with a re- children for the future the economy. The next volver that belonged to through a particular focus. of Wife breakfast will focus on Fi- her father. Michael Jace But they all are striving to nancial Services and will Jace, 53, did not tes- prepare our youth for the also be held at Huston by: Anthony McCartney tify in his own defense. He future. I think that you will AP Entertainment Writer In this Oct. 6, 2012 file photo, actor Michael Jace Tillotson on July 21. These be delighted to know See appears at an event in Los Angeles. A jury convicted events are open to the “Where They Are Now.” POTENTIAL Jace of second-degree murder, Tuesday, May 31, in the public. For information on LOS ANGELES (AP) And don’t forget to give us SENTENCE, 2014 shooting death of his wife in Los Angeles. (Photo future events, go to — A jury on Tuesday con- current photos. Page 2 by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File) www.taaacc.org. Page 2 ~ THE VILLAGER/June 3, 2016 THE COMMUNIQUÉ www.theaustinvillager.com The Potential Sentence would be 40 Years to Life These Nominees in Prison when Jace is Sentenced on June 10TH Represent Depth CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 told detectives soon and Diversity in after the attack that he had retrieved the gun to kill himself but couldn’t do Achievement over it. Instead, he planned to shoot his wife, an avid run- the Past Year ner, in the leg so she would feel pain, Jace said in a recorded interview. Deputy District Attor- ney Tannaz Mokayef told jurors the actor was wait- ing for his wife, shot her in the back and taunted her before shooting each of her legs. Jace’s 10-year-old son testified that he heard his father say, “‘If you like running, then run to Michael Jace, who played a police officer on the TV series, “The Shield,” heaven,'” before firing the appears in court with his attorney, attorney Jason Sias, left, during his trial, Tues- second time. day, May 31, 2016, at Los Angeles County Superior in Los Angeles. A jury con- Savoy Brown, an victed Jace of second-degree murder, Tuesday, in the 2014 shooting death of his adult son of April Jace, wife. (AP Photo/Anthony McCartney) said the family was pleased with the verdict. June 10. ing hearing to express his shooting and has been He said watching Michael She said during the remorse, but he wants to jailed since. Jace has been difficult for trial that the actor was be respectful of April April Jace, 40, was a the family, and he is hop- upset that his wife wanted Jace’s family, the lawyer financial aid counselor at ing the actor, who bit his a divorce and believed she said. Biola University. She was bottom lip when the ver- was having an affair, al- Hicks previously told married to Michael Jace dict was read but showed though no evidence was jurors the actor accepted for nine years and they had no other emotion, will presented during the trial responsibility for killing his two sons, who were 8 and show his feelings when he that she was cheating. wife, but he should be con- 5 at the time of her death. is sentenced. Jace’s attorney, victed of voluntary man- Michael Jace had Mokayef said the po- Jamon Hicks, said his cli- slaughter because he shot small roles in films such tential sentence would be ent is remorseful for kill- her in the heat of passion. as “Planet of the Apes,” 40 years to life in prison ing his wife. The actor may Jace turned himself ”Boogie Nights” and when Jace is sentenced on speak during his sentenc- in to police after the “Forrest Gump.” H-E-B Free First Sunday: Rihanna Museum Anniversary Celebration CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Rihanna is in the running for awards including Be part of the Bullock Museum’s 15th anniversary ‘Best Female R&B/Pop Artist,’ ‘Video of the Year,’ in this day-long celebration featuring live music and and ‘Best Collaboration,’ for “Work” featuring Drake. performances, hands-on activities, and sweet treats. Other nominees include newcomer Bryson Tiller · Enjoy live music, games, and activities for the who is up for four awards including ‘Best Male R&B/ whole family on the Lone Star Plaza, Rosie Flores performs at noon and Don Leady and His Rockin’ Revue Pop Artist.’ Chris Brown is nominated for the same Programs performs at 1:45. number including ‘Best Male R&B/Pop Artist’ and June 5, 2016 12:00pm - 5:00pm · Celebrate the Museum’s birthday with special ‘Video Director of the Year.’ Future could also walk Come celebrate the state’s official Texas history sweets and treats from H-E-B. away with four awards including ‘Best Male Hip Hop museum. · Strut on the Future Texans Walk of Fame with Artist’ and the ‘Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award.’ Event Summary props you create with Smudge Studios. “These nominees represent depth and diver- Enjoy FREE exhibition admission all day during H- · Create a unique butterfly to contribute to the sity in achievement over the past year and we look E-B Free First Sundays, held the first Sunday of every Museum’s Butterfly Project. forward to recognizing them,” said Stephen Hill, month. Families can explore the Story of Texas through · Travel through Museum exhibitions to meet cos- BET’s President of Programming. “This show will be three floors of exhibitions that showcase artifacts from tumed interpreters, stop for a chat, and hear stories of innovative and special; in addition to celebrating around the state. Special family programs from 12-3 what Texas was like in days past. the best in entertainment, we’ll also spend time p.m. combine art creation, exploration stations, and · Explore Texas through a fun-filled rhyming throughout the show remembering Prince as only gallery activities. storytime fit for the youngest Texans. BET can. You can count on memorable performances and moments in honor of a true legend.” The complete list of nominees for the 2016 “BET Awards” can be found at http://www.bet.com/ shows/bet-awards/nominees.html

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It is becoming a loca- Violence tion where there are numerous “creative” African by Tsoke Americans who are breaking new grounds, just like ($93 billion), murder ($71 (Chuch) Adjavon | billion), and drunk driving Barbara Humphrey. Villager Columnist ($61 billion). Conse- Barbara Humphrey first established in 1995 her quently, there is need for “headquarter” in Pflugerville. Moreover, she named On May 28, the local the elected officials to ad- her business “Custom Fashions by Barbara”. Since group Diaspora Vote held dress this serious crime. In 1995, she has seen her business grow. In the begin- a discussion based on other words, sexual as- ning she was mainly focused on the “alteration” as- “Sexual Assault/Domestic sault/domestic violence pect of the business. Then she started making clothes Violence”. According to cost more on the US by command of others. Eventually, she has plans to the organizers, it was an economy than anything start making her own clothes. opportunity to not only else. Barbara Humphrey started sewing during 8th discuss but, to find solu- During the event, the grade. In the 8th grade she made some clothes in tions against sexual as- discussion was multi faced which numerous of her classmates liked it. Conse- sault. According to the sta- because it is an issue that quently, she knew then, she’d continue sewing. Ac- tistics, one in five women needs to be addressed by cording to Barbara Humphrey, “I’ve self-taught my- and one in 71 men will be law enforcement, the self how to design and to make clothes. But eventu- raped at some point in community, and the ally, she took some classes.” Finally Barbara their lives; 91% of the vic- elected officials. For in- Humphrey gave some advice to the younger genera- tims of rape and sexual as- stance, Gabriel Nila who is tion in which stylists need to be both good in math sault are female and 9% running for Texas House and in reading. In other words, they should be “well Custom Fashions Owner, Barbara Humphrey. are male. District 46 mentioned at rounded.” Photo by by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon As one can see, that the state level it can be Sexual Assault/Domestic addressed by passing laws violence is a very “preva- that are more effective in lent” crime that occurs in dealing with this crime. On Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhart this country. Not only is the law enforcement as- sexual assault/domestic pect, Maura Phelan, a Announces City Improvements an “emotional crime” but, former Travis County Dis- it is also an economical trict Attorney lawyer men- by Tsoke Eckhart, there have been crime. According to the tioned that, “The county (Chuch) Adjavon | changes in the civil jus- statistics, rape annually can put a dent by provid- Villager Columnist tice for the better of the costs the U.S. more than ing more resources to the county. For instance, any other crime ($127 bil- office and by creating Sarah Eckhart, the “The Commissioner’s lion), followed by assault more DNA labs.” Travis County Judge held Court has started to find a press conference in re- ways to increase the ca- Forecasting Common gards to the direction of pacity of the court. The Travis County. Moreover, sheriff is providing face Challenges for Incoming the press conference is a to face contact with the way for the press, com- families. Since late April, College Students Can Reduce munity leaders and citi- there have been over 500 zens to get an under- visits to the Travis County Inequality, Study Shows standing of what the jail. Furthermore, they Commissioners Court has are improving the quality AUSTIN, Texas — Incoming college students, es- done and plans to do. Ac- of court appointed law- pecially students of color and first-generation college cording to Sarah Eckhart, yers.” students, who anticipate challenges and recognize these “The Press Conference Moreover, a study of as normal and temporary are more likely to remain provides updates on how the recent floods that oc- enrolled full time and receive better grades, according Travis County is changing curred during Halloween to a study led by a psychology researcher at The Uni- for the better, by deliver- has started. According to versity of Texas at Austin. ing services through Judge Eckhart the study New research, published in the Proceedings of the careful planning and tact- will be done by the end National Academy of Sciences on Monday, suggests a ful adjustments to prop- of the year which would new psychological approach may help close the large erty tax.” During the help them learn about gaps that remain in the rates at which racial, ethnic and press conference, the the flooding aspect of the socioeconomic groups in the United States succeed in Travis County Judge cov- county. In addition, she college by up to 40 percent. ered numerous issues. mentioned that Lone Star All students face challenges in transitioning to col- Some of the issues Rail Services will be a lege, whether struggling in a class or having trouble that were covered in- Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhart addressed part of relieving Central making friends. However, students of color and first- cluded Criminal Justice. the community with new plans to better improve the Texas from its traffic generation students often enter college knowing their According to Judge quality of court appointed lawyers. woes. groups might face negative stereotypes and have historically been less successful in college than others. This knowledge can seed toxic worries, lessening their The Essence of the New Black History chances of collegiate success, researchers said. In a study led by UT Austin psychology Assistant Professor David Yeager, researchers suggest that incom- Museum Is the True American Story ing students who are exposed to challenges that are By Freddie Allen common and improvable become more likely to get (NNPA News Wire involved on campus, build relationships and ultimately National News Editor) succeed at a higher rate. Three institutional-scale, randomized controlled trials presented participants with stories from older students describing social and academic challenges they faced in coming to college. The stories presented these experiences as being normal and improving with time. Incoming students then reflected on why early challenges are routine in the transition to college, and what they expected to experience. In a sample of more than 9,500 students, the institutional achievement gaps in full-time enrollment and grades between students from disadvantaged backgrounds and other students at the participating schools improved by 31 to 40 percent. As compared with a randomized control condition, students from disadvantaged backgrounds who com- The National Museum of African American History and Culture is scheduled to open September 24, pleted the exercise were more socially and academi- 2016. (Freddie Allen/AMG/NNPA) cally integrated in college, more likely to complete the When the National Museum of African American History and Culture opens in September, Lonnie Bunch, first year enrolled full time, less likely to fall in the bot- the museum’s founding director said that it will not only tell us a great deal of information about Black folks, but tom of the class and earned higher grade-point aver- “it will tell us even more about what America is and what it can become.” ages. Bunch, who previously served as the associate director for curatorial affairs at the Smithsonian’s National Yeager and Walton are principal investigators for Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. and as a curator of history for the California African American the College Transition Collaborative, which aims to iden- Museum in Los Angeles, Calif., said that, in some ways, the African American community has led the charge in tify points of psychological friction in the transition to forcing America to be America and broadening discussions around freedom and citizenship. college and ways to remedy these. www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/June 3, 2016 ~ Page 5 EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS “Don’t just give us money, and don’t just show up for the Equal Opportunity Day dinner. That is not enough when you look at Black consumer power in this country. 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It is much easier to in- Environmental at 512-450- OUT OF THE DARK ROOM - Vernon Jor- Vernon enrolled at DePaw democracy thing is really tegrate a public park than 3483 or via email at jenna@ ieinc.us and visit our dan shares conversation with famed photogra- University in Indiana over here, and it’s right here in it is to make genuine, qual- website at www.ieinc.us pher Alfred Eisenstaedt. At the time, Jordan was his parents’ misgivings. my house.’” ity, integrated education a visiting President Clinton on the island of “Here were Negro Having struggled in Martha's Vineyard. Photo courtesy William Wa- parents, both of whom had college due to his sub- terway Marks grandparents who were standard segregated edu- slaves, who to some extent cation in Georgia, Jordan KLRU documentary explores were conditioned to the determined upon gradua- Central Texas’ African southern way of life,” Jor- tion to pursue a career in dan told author Robert civil rights. After receiving City of Austin Featured Job American heritage Penn Warren in 1964. his law degree at Howard Opportunities “They could never quite University, he returned to The City of Austin is currently accepting Juneteenth Jamboree airs June 16th @ 8pm adjust to the idea of their Georgia where he suc- & June 19th @ 1pm boy even being in Green cessfully challenged the applications for the following positions: Preview screening June 14th Castle, Indiana, the only University of Georgia’s dis- • Chief Equity Officer at the Carver Museum Negro in a class of 400 stu- criminatory admissions dents, and they felt their policy. • EMS Medic l - Communications Austin Community College • Heating & Refrigeration Mechanic III Austin/Travis District (ACC) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to • Emergency Plans Officer County Health provide Data Cleansing Services Request for Proposal • Librarian I or Librarian II & Human (RFP) No. 920-16018CC All proposals must be submitted to • Facility Service Coordinator Services ACC Purchasing by no later than Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 2:00 • Heavy Equipment Operator II Achieves Public p.m., Central Time. 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SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY - The Old L. C. Anderson High School Class of 1960 Alumni will hold their annual, competitive Scholarship Awards Ceremony on June 11, 2016, 11:00 a.m., 2111 Chicon, Austin, Texas. A $1000.00 scholarship will be awarded to each of two, competitive, scholastically qualified, 2016 High School graduating descendants of active alumni members. The two awardees this year are Brandon Hicks of Haltom City, TX, grandson of member Odean Thompson; and Shawn K. Moore, Jr. of Avon, Indiana, grandson of Freddie Forcey. Families of awardees, their guest and alumni members and families, are welcome to attend the ceremony. During the ceremony, the Scholarship Committee Chairperson, Class President, and Vice President will present the awards. (Pictured left) OLD L. C. ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP OFFICER-PRESENTERS & GRANDPARENT MEMBERS ACCEPTING FOR RECIPIENTS - (L to R) Rosa Doyle- Class President; Class member-Freddie Forcey; Class member-Odean Thompson; Lloyd Moore-Class Vice President. “Roots” Remake Targets Younger Audience By Freddie Allen (NNPA News Wire National News Editor) (Photos: Casey Crafford/The History Channel)

Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose admitted that Malachi Kirby, the English-born actor who stars as ‘Underground’ and [‘Roots’]. There are so many projects she questioned why Mark Wolper, the son of the pro- Kunta Kinte, said that the reboot was necessary to make coming out about this same narrative, I don’t think that ducer of the groundbreaking 1977 miniseries “Roots,” the film more accessible. Producers for the 2016 it’s a coincidence,” said Kirby. “There’s a discussion that would ever consider returning to that story. miniseries relied on a host of historians and research needs to be happen. I don’t think that people really The original miniseries, based on Alex Haley’ that simply wasn’t available in the 1970s. understand this period of time. I hope that this project Pulitzer Prize-winning 1976 novel “Roots: The Saga of “[Roots”] was the best that it could be at it’s time,” brings about more understanding and clarity.” an American Family,” won nine Emmy awards and was said Kirby. “We’ve updated this now, hoping that it will Rose said that she hopes more Black filmmakers watched by more than 50 percent of United States the best that it can be at this time.” like Nate Parker with “Birth of a Nation,” will get the population. The miniseries inspired scores of families “If there is something that’s keeping the younger opportunity to tell stories about this part of America’s to trace their own genealogy, according to the Chris- generation from accessing that, then I believe we need history. tian Science Monitor. to find a new way and I’m hoping that’s what we did The cast also includes Laurence Fishburne as the With the legacy and emotional burden of the origi- with this [miniseries],” said Kirby. narrator Alex Haley, Forest Whitaker, Mekhi Phifer, Erica nal “Roots,” Rose said that she needed to understand Like Rose, Kirby expressed anxiety about appear- Tazel and the rapper Tip “T.I.” Harris. Mario Van Peebles the mindsets of the producers, their plan and what they ing in the reboot at first. directed the second episode. Will Packer, the execu- were trying to accomplish with the remake. “I felt extremely unprepared for this,” said Kirby. tive producer of “Straight Outta Compton,” also earned When Mark Wolper sat down to watch the 1977 “I literally spent most of my time worrying about what production credits on the “Roots” remake. miniseries with his own son, then 16 years-old, he dis- I would do if I got the job instead of preparing for it. Rose said that she’s excited that young people of covered that the pace and style of the original didn’t Then when I finally got it, I didn’t have a clue how to color and others will be inspired to learn more about resonate with younger audiences. Wolper shared what tackle this.” their own roots after watching the miniseries. his son told him with actors and producers. His son Kirby turned to prayer to assist him in bringing his Kirby said that through the experience of filming understood why the story was important, but similar interpretation of Kunta Kinte to the screen. “Roots” and conversations with actors and staffers on to his father’s music, it didn’t speak to him. “I came to an understanding that [Kunta Kinte’s] set, he learned the importance of self-knowledge and After meeting with the producers, Rose came strength and his power would have come from the knowing where you come from. around. knowledge of himself and his spirit and so I decided I Kirby, knew that his parents were from Jamaica, “I think that this is a story that deserves to be told wanted to take time to get a bit deeper into myself, so but he didn’t know any of his family’s history past his over and over again. As much as we hear about the I could play him and also strengthen myself in spirit,” grandparents. Jewish Holocaust, we need to hear about our Holocaust. said Kirby. Kirby recently took a DNA test and learned that This particular American Holocaust. The second Ameri- Kirby acknowledged that many people were left his roots go back to West Africa. can Holocaust,” said Rose. “I hope that this is the be- feeling very angry and very hurt after watching the “Now, I can say it with confidence: ‘That is where ginning of the telling of the story of, you know, another “Roots” miniseries in the 1977. I’m from.’ I can go to that land and know that is where America. Of the America that built America. I hope that Kirby hopes that the updated “Roots” sparks pub- my people are from. I can pass that down to my chil- we continue to tell this story from different angles.” lic dialogue about America’s history of racism and the dren and that’s just the beginning,” said Kirby. Rose continued: “We need to tell the story for new legacy of slavery and that people gain some form of Kirby continued: “It has already empowered me eyes, and a [younger generation] used to watching empowerment, healing and understanding in the pro- so much, just rooted and grounded me so much, that movies and television that move in a faster way and cess. little information, and I’m just going to continue on that [speak with] a different language.” “There’s ‘Birth of a Nation’ coming out, there’s journey.”