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Vol. 45 No. 21 Phone: 512-476-0082 Email: [email protected] October 13, 2017 ESPN Suspends Aaron Judge Is Showing INSIDE Anchor for Why More Black Athletes Should Start Breaking Social Taking Their Talents to

Media Rules Baseball Meet one of Austin’s by: Pat Eaton-Robb | AP Sports Writer by: Perry Green | AFRO Sports Editor fearless RAPPIN’ justice leaders. Tommy Wyatt Judge See DAVIS Page 2 Friday Night Lights vs Thursday Night Lights. There was a time when “Friday Night Lights” feat- ured only White high Austin residents school football games; unite for National African American teams Night Out. across Texas took to the See CRIME fields on Wednesday and Page 5 Thursday nights. The African American teams competed in the Prairie Hill View Interscholastic Lea- gue while the White File photo showing Jemele Hill attending schools competed in the ESPN: The Party 2017 in Houston, Texas. University Interscholastic (Photo by John Salangsang/Invision/AP, File) Housing marketplace League, which excluded eliminates inequity Black schools from New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge runs the bases on its platform. membership until 1967. after hitting a two-run home run during the See AIRBNB During that period, the fourth inning of the American League wild-card Page 6 records of Black schools baseball game against the Minnesota Twins were not considered as Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/ Last Kerner important as the others. Frank Franklin II) Today, we all play in one Jones As I am a true Baltimore Orioles fan, it hasn’t Commission league, but the records of been the most pleasant time watching New York the African American Yankees star Aaron Judge play this year, especially Member League have very rich HARTFORD, Conn. ment Monday that Hill had against my O’s. Haunted, history. And those records (AP) — ESPN suspended acknowledged “letting her Judge nailed seven home runs with nearly 20 can be found in a new book anchor Jemele Hill on colleagues and company hits against Baltimore this season, so you can un- Hopeful on written by Michael Hurd. Monday for two weeks for down” with the Trump derstand just how frustrating it is to see him play Hurds book “Thursday making political state- tweet. from an Orioles’ fan perspective. Race in US Night Lights” brings to ments on social media. “In the aftermath, all But as an African-American man, I have to by: Russell Contreras light this very rich history. Hill, an African- employees were re- admit I’m rooting for this kid every time he takes Associated Press Hurd is an author, freelance American co-host of the 6 minded of how individual the batting plate. And his emergence as a young writer, and historian who p.m. broadcast of tweets may reflect nega- superstar in the sport has me pondering if maybe CORRALES, N.M. was born in Texarkana, “SportsCenter,” received tively on ESPN and that it’s time a lot more of us Black folk start taking our (AP) — Nearly 50 years Texas. He attended the backlash last month after such actions would have talents to Major League Baseball. after the Kerner Commis- University of Texas at referring to President consequences. Hence this sion studied the causes of See ATHLETIC ABILITY, page 2 Austin and majored in Donald Trump as a “White decision,” the statement deadly riots in America’s journalism. He is a very supremacist” in a series of said. Diverse United States Divided cities, its last surviving noted sportswriter. tweets that referenced Hill had called the member says he remains In the book, Hurd the president’s comments president “a White su- on Symbols of Patriotism haunted that its recom- reminds us of the out- about a deadly White su- premacist who has largely by: Russell Contreras and Deepti Hajela | The AP mendations on U.S. race standing players from premacist rally in surrounded himself w/ relations and poverty Texas who have made Charlottesville, Virginia. other White suprema- FREEDMEN’S TOWN, were never adopted. record for themselves in Trump later sug- cists.” She wrote that he Texas (AP) — When Af- But former Okla- Texas and many went on to gested that NFL players be was “the most ignorant, ghanistan War veteran Jo- homa U.S. Sen. Fred Har- play in the National fired for not standing dur- offensive president of my seph Smith saw NFL play- ris says he remains hope- Football League. He covers ing the national anthem. lifetime.” She called him a ers take a knee or raise a ful that one day, those pro- fifty years (1920-1970) of In tweets on Sunday, Hill bigot and said it was the fist during the playing of posals will be imple- high school football targeted Jerry Jones after height of white privilege to the national anthem last mented. history. He features such the Dallas Cowboys ignore his white su- month, he wasn’t of- Harris says poverty players as “Mean” Joe owner stated that players premacy because it wasn’t fended — he was proud. Joseph Smith and structural racism still Green (Temple Dunbar), who disrespect the flag a threat. Where some saw it as dis- enflame racial tensions, Otis Taylor (Houston would not play for his “Well, it’s a threat to respectful, he saw it as drawing some heated re- even as the nation be- Worthing), Dick”Night team. me,” she typed. patriotic. sponses — including from comes more diverse. Train” Lane (Austin Hill suggested on Hill did not immedi- “It’s not an insult President Donald Trump, President Lyndon Anderson), and Bubba Twitter that fans who dis- ately reply to a request for against the flag. It’s a stand who referred to an NFL Johnson created the 11- Smith (Beaumont Charlton- agree with Jones should comment on her suspen- up of your beliefs,” said player making a gesture member Kerner Commis- Pollard). This is a must read boycott the team’s adver- sion. Smith, 32, a Black commu- during “The Star-Spangled sion to study a spate of ri- for Football fans. It gives tisers and not buy the Before she was sus- nity activist in Houston’s Banner” as a “son of a ots in the late 1960s. The you a look at what Black team’s merchandise. pended, Hill responded historic Freedmen’s Town, bitch” who should be panel recommended Players had to overcome to “Cowboys have a Sunday to a Twitter fol- a neighborhood settled by fired. spending billions on revi- make it to the pros and for huge national following,” lower who suggested that emancipated slaves after But for some people talizing poor cities, im- some to be recognized as she wrote in one of a series NFL players would learn a the Civil War. of color, patriotism goes proving police relations Hall of Fame players. of tweets. “Lot of Black & lesson about “getting fired A silent protest beyond standing up for an and ending housing and Michael Hurd will be brown folks are Cowboys for not doing what your against police brutality, anthem or a pledge and job discrimination. signing copies of his book fans. What if they turned boss requires you to do.” started last year by then- encompasses many feel- The 86-year-old Har- on Saturday, October 21 at their backs on them?” “Because if we did quar- ings — including protest. ris lives in Corrales, New 6 p.m. at Book Peoples, She clarified Monday everything the boss said, terback Colin Kaepernick, Criticism of that expres- Mexico, and is working on 603 N. Lamar Blvd. For she was not calling for an Americans would still be has evolved into a state- See a book on the 50th anni- more information call (512) NFL boycott. dying of tuberculosis in ment about patriotism DIVERSE PATRIOTISM versary of the 472-5050. ESPN said in a state- factories,” she replied. and the nation’s symbols, page 7 commission’s report. Page 2 ~ THE VILLAGER/October 13, 2017 THE COMMUNIQUÉ www.theaustinvillager.com

By Naomi Richard vs. Board of Education case, ‘I, Thurgood Chadwick which desegregated public Actor Chadwick schools. Marshall, Do Boseman Boseman plays the Honor- Boseman is an estab- Swear… To Do able Thurgood Marshall, lished and accomplished Stars as the first African-American actor, slated as the upcom- Equal Right’ Thurgood Supreme Court Justice, as ing Black Panther (2018) AFRO Archived he battles through one of and he played baseball History his career-defining cases great Jackie Robinson in Marshall in in the upcoming biopic the biopic 42. In a recent by: Ruth Jenkins Marshall, set to hit theaters press interview, Boseman Originally Published Upcoming nationwide October 13. explained the journey to Oct. 14, 1967 Marshall, appointed to the landing the roll as Fifty years ago Film Supreme Court in 1967, is Marshall. “Every biopic Chadwick Boseman in MARSHALL Photo credit: Barry Wetcher / Distributor: Open Road Films Thurgood Marshall was “Marshall” most famous for his victory that comes through my sworn as a Supreme Court in the landmark 1954 Brown attorneys and agents are like, ‘we will read it first be- those who deem Spell to justice, making him the first fore it gets to you.’ Second be guilty. African American to hold Judge worked from no-name prospect of all I’ll be like, ‘no, no, no.’ The screenplay, co- such a distinction. The So it took me knowing written by Michael and AFRO was in the room as to MLB All-Star, young Black players Reggie [Reginald Hudlin] Jacob Koskoff was sold to he took the oath of office, and wanting to work with producer Paula Wagner, as the below story details. with athletic ability could do the same Reggie and Paula Wagner, who is the powerhouse 96th justice takes a long time successful pro- behind the Mission Im- seat on high court ducer. She was friends with possible franchise, Jack Oct. 14, 1967 my agent…Then John Reacher, The Last Samu- WASHINGTON—Mrs. Marshall [Thurgood rai, The Eye and Vanilla Cyrus W. Marshall Sr. got a Marshall’s son] wrote a let- Sky, to name a few. double thrill, Monday. ter saying he wanted me to Wagner also sits on the Her nephew, play the role. Then it was a National Board of Direc- Thurgood Marshall, 59, set yes!” tors for the Producers another in a series of ra- The biopic Marshall Guild of America. cial precedents by taking a depicts a young Thurgood As mentioned, the seat on the U.S. Supreme Marshall facing one of his film is directed by Court. And shortly before greatest challenges while Reginald Hudlin, movie the oath was administered working as a lawyer for producer of the box office to him President Johnson the NAACP. Marshall trav- sensation Django Un- made a surprise entrance els to conservative Con- chained, which grossed and quietly sat down imme- necticut when wealthy so- over $400 million dollars diately in front of Mrs. cialite Eleanor Strubing worldwide. Other cast Marshall. (played by Kate Hudson) members include Josh Mr. Justice Marshall is accuses black chauffeur Gad — a multi-talented the 96th justice and the Joseph Spell of sexual as- comedian, dancer and first colored justice to serve sault and attempted mur- dramatic actor with a re- on the nine man Supreme New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge waits to bat before Game 1 of baseball’s der. He soon teams up cent Beauty and the Beast Court since its beginning in American League Division Series against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, with Sam Friedman, a lo- credit — Sterling K. Feb. 1790. Oct. 5, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long) cal Jewish lawyer who’s Brown, Dan Stevens, He was nominated to never handled a criminal James Cromwell, Keesha Continued from page 1 the court by President case. Together, the two Sharp, Jussie Smollett and Johnson last June 13, and There hasn’t been a season was considered shelf life for players is men build a defense while more. It Is rated PG-13 and confirmed by the U.S. Sen- bigger star in baseball Judge’s rookie year as a extremely short; you ei- contending with racist and distributed by Open Road ate on Aug. 30. anti-Semitic views from Films. this year than Judge, starter, not as a pro ther make a 53-man ros- See OATH, page 7 who broke Mark player. ter or you’re home McGwire’s 30-year That makes me watching from the couch record for home runs hit think if Judge can take a with the fans. The NBA SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS by a rookie in a single few years to mold him- has a growth/develop- season with 52 self from a no-name ment league but it Meet Attorney Pamela Foster Davis, (McGwire had recorded prospect to an All-Star doesn’t come close to 49 homers back in 1987). player, so many more mirroring the farming PDF Law Firm Judge also broke Babe Black players with his system of pro baseball. Ruth’s single season athletic ability could be Most basketball players record (32) of home runs doing the same. who miss the cut on hit in Yankees Stadium Judge is a huge hu- making an NBA team with 33. man being. At 6-foot-7- end up playing ball That’s two huge inches tall, 282-pounds overseas and out of records, held by two of heavy, he’s obviously sight. the biggest legends in larger than the average And then there’s baseball history, de- pro baseball player. But still the clear financial stroyed within one sea- those same measure- advantages of choosing son by a Black man. A ments are very typical of to play pro baseball Black man that — out- Black athletes we see over basketball or foot- side of hardcore base- dominating the NFL and ball. Unlike in the NFL, ball aficionados — no NBA. If Judge lost 20 the contracts are guaran- one even knew existed pounds, he would be the teed in MLB. If you sign just a year ago. average size of a small/ a $70 million deal, But that’s what power forward in the you’re getting paid $70 makes Judge so special NBA or a tight end in the million. You don’t have Shortly after I graduated from high school, one of my friends was arrested to me. That’s what NFL. If he gained 10-15 to worry about any of and charged with Attempted Capital Murder of a police officer and sentenced makes me believe there pounds, he could play that “only 25 of the 70 is to life in prison. I couldn’t understand how he was sentenced to life in prison could be so many more defensive end or even guaranteed” crap the when he didn’t kill anyone. The injustice of his punishment stayed with me for “Aaron Judges” playing offensive tackle. NFL pulls on its play- years to come. That was one of the pivotal moments that made me want to go to pro baseball right now, Judge actually ers. And there’s no sal- law school. completely flooding the played football and bas- ary cap in baseball, al- Since graduating from the University of Texas at Austin and Thurgood Major Leagues with ketball in high school lowing superstar play- Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University, I have been blessed to Black talent. and was a star at both. ers to demand deals help many people. Whether externing with the Harris County District Attorney’s Unlike other young He even received schol- worth several hundreds Office, starting a legal clinic with S.H.A.P.E Community Center in Houston, superstars in the big arship offers to play of millions. Texas, opening a law firm in Houston, working as an Assistant Attorney Gen- leagues, such as Wash- tight end for several Even minor league eral in Houston, managing the State/Federal Relations for the Office of the ington Nationals’ 24- major football pro- prospects get paid bet- Attorney General in Austin, and now opening the PDF LAW FIRM here in year-old MVP Bryce grams, including Notre ter in baseball. Judge Austin, each experience has prepared me to exude professionalism and confi- Harper or Chicago Dame and Stanford. But signed a deal worth dence in all that I do. Cubs’ MVP Kris Bryant, he wanted to play pro nearly $2 million in I work with every day people to help them reduce the stress of dealing 25, Judge, wasn’t a No. baseball, and I don’t 2013 to go play Class A with personal injuries, family matters, and wills/probate issues. As a result, each 1 or No. 2 overall draft blame him. level in the minors. Af- of my clients are treated with respect as we work toward obtaining a fair settle- pick who saw immedi- Outside of the ob- ter the season he just ment. I recently helped a client settle her personal injury claim for policy limits ate success. The 25-year- vious financial advan- had in the majors, he’ll and to also recover money under her Under Insured Motorist (UIM) coverage. old slugger was taken at tages of pro baseball, break the bank on his I have also recently helped a client resolve a difficult custody matter and after the end of the first Judge wouldn’t have next deal. trial, the client walked away with more than the ex-spouse offered before court. round in the 2013 draft had four years to polish What more motiva- Finally, I constantly help clients when they lose a loved one to navigate the and honed his skills his craft in the minor tion do you need? It’s often-confusing probate process. over four years in the league had he chose to time to get this real If you or a family member are undergoing a frustrating legal situation, I’d Minor Leagues before pursue a career in foot- “chicken,” fellas. It’s enjoy helping you to evaluate your situation and giving you pointers on how to earning a starting spot ball or basketball. There right there waiting for gain leverage on your case. Call the PDF LAW FIRM at 512-681-4485, lo- on the Yankees’ Major is no minor league sys- us on the baseball dia- cated at 111 Congress Avenue, Suite 400, Austin, Texas, 78701. League roster. This past tem in the NFL and the mond. www.theaustinvillager.com THE BULLETIN THE VILLAGER/October 13, 2017 ~ Page 3 Montopolis Friendship Community Center We Want YOU! Celebrates 60 Years of Service to Montopolis Area Advertise With The By Arlene L. VILLAGER Youngblood, MFCC Board Member Country Boyz Fixin’s AUSTIN, TX - The 4140 E. 12th Street, Austin, TX 78721 Montopolis Friendship Featuring Fish, Poboys, Hot Wings, Pork Chops, Community Center will Homemade Gumbo, Shrimp and Alligator celebrate its 60th Anniver- DINE IN OR ORDER TO GO sary on Saturday, October Mon - Friday 11 am - 8 p.m. Saturday - 12 noon - 5 p.m. 14, 2017 from 2 p.m. 5 Closed Sunday p.m. at 403 Vargas Road Call (512) 928-5555 off Hwy 183 South. And the public is invited. In 1956, the Montopolis Cen- Montopolis Friendship Community Center ter was organized by the located at 403 Vargas Road off Hwy 183 South United Methodist Women DOUBLE of the Capital District as a Vernell Moncure is vice- gain prices). Items from will move to Colorado Hall. local mission project. Af- chair of MFCC. the clothing room are do- Donations are en- ter a year, the UMW saw a MFCC Programs in- nated by local United couraged to support the “R” greater need and was able clude: Early Childhood Methodist Churches from Early Childhood Education secure a building with sup- Education for young chil- the Capital District in the Program. Checks may be port from the Austin dren, Colorado Meeting Greater Austin area. made to: Montopolis School Board and the Room (Bingo for senior There will be light re- Friendship Community Parks and Recreation De- citizens and reserved at freshments and an oppor- Center (MFCC), P.O. Box GROCERY partment to provide more cost for receptions/special tunity to tour the facility. 4691, Austin, TX 78765. *We cash ALL Tax Refund*Checks *Check Out services in the Montopolis events), Miles Scholar- The Clothing Sales Room For more information, go Area. 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AUSTIN, TX – The Original L.C. Anderson high school graduation class of 1955 held their A Ministry That Ministers 62nd reunion October 7th and 8th at classmate Albert J. Walker’s clubhouse. The reunion celebration theme was “Look How Far We Have Come”. Festivities encluded, registration, welcome bags, banquet program, bingo, church service at Olivet Baptist church and catered meals by Hoover’s Cooking and Pok-e-Jo’s Smokehouse. Photo by Melvin Scott Globalizing the Gospel May I Represent BETHEL-ST.PAUL UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH 1179 San Bernard Street, Edward M. Fleming, Austin, TX 78702, 512-478-7023 Sr. Pastor You in Court? Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:00 A.M. 887 WEST HEMPSTEAD STREET, GIDDINGS, TEXAS Sunday Morning Worship, 10:15 A.M. OLIVET BAPTIST CALL the PDF LAW Rev. J.R. Roberson, Pastor Visit our website @ www.obcaus.org CHURCH FIRM at 512-681-4485 * Automobile Collisions Invites you to worship with us in our DAVID CHAPEL Missionary Baptist Church SUNDAY * Wills/Probate ANNUAL HOMECOMING SERVICE Christian Education 9:15a.m. | Worship 10:30 a.m. * Real Estate/Family October 22, 2017 3:00 P.M. Nursery Available Issues WEDNESDAY | THEME: “A Time of Praise: 30 years of unity Worship 1st Wed. monthly 7:00p.m. | Bible Study 7:30p.m. * Wrongful Death while keeping the vision alive” Psalms 111:1 & 2 Representing clients 2211 East Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd. throughout the state of Guest Speaker and Church Austin, TX 78702 Office: 512-472-9748 Fax: 512-472-5399 Texas. Rev. Clarence Roberson, Pastor Website: www.davidchapel.org Email: [email protected] 111 Congress Ave.,Suite 400 Antioch Missionary Baptist Church Dr. Joseph C. Parker, Jr. Austin, Texas 78701 Hill Prairie, Texas Senior Pastor “A Church with a Heart for The Community” New Lincoln Missionary Baptist Church Olive Branch Fellowship of Austin / All Faith Chapel 4110 Guadalupe St Bldg #639 Austin, TX 78751 Imani Community Church 2215 E. 8th St., Austin, TX 78702 Sunday Morning This life, therefore, is not righteous- Davis Elementray Auditorium Going to Higher Heights, Worship @ 11: am ness, but growth in righteousness; not health, 5214 West Duval Road Trusting God along the way. but healing; not being, but becoming; not rest, Austin, Texas 78727 Sunday School 9:00am but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be, BTU: 10:00am but we are growing toward it. The process is Sunday School 9:00 A.M. not yet finished, but it is going on. This is not Worship Service 10:00 A.M. Morning Worship - 11:00 am •Power Hour Bible Life Group 6:00 P.M. Church Phone (512) 477-2714 the end, but it is the road. All does not yet gleam in glory, but all is being purified. Cell Phont (512) 585-0744 Imani Complex & Office, --- Martin Luther Email: 11800 Mustang at Duval Austin, Texas 78727 [email protected] Romans 5:1 Therefore,having been Rev. Darron E. Patterson justified by faith, we have peace Visit:imanichurch.com www.newlincolnmbc.org Pastor Kenneth Hill, Pastor with God through our Lord Jesus Christ Rev. Dr. Jacquelyn Donald-Mims Office: 512-343-9300 GRACEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH St. Peter’s United Methodist Church BETHEL-ST. PAUL UNITED BAPTIST CHURCH Felix Bamirin, Pastor 4509 Springdale Road Austin, Tx 78723 877 W. Hempstead, Giddings, Texas 78942 Office 512- 926-1686 Fax 512-929-7281 JOIN US This SUNDAY / THURSDAY Christian Web Site- Weekly Schedule @ 12424 Scofield Farms Drive, Austin, TX 78758 stpetersaustintx.ning.com [email protected] Sunday School 9:00 a.m. (By Parmer Lane Baptist Church building, behind Wells Fargo) THE PLACE WHERE WE STEP OUT ON FAITH. COME AND STEP OUT ON FAITH WITH US Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. SUNDAYS 10:30 A.M., THURSDAYS 7:30 P.M. Sunday School 8:45 a.m. Wednesday Night Bible Praise and Worship 10:15 a.m. Experience Grace For Life Wednesday Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Pastor J.R.Roberson & Study 6:00p.m. and Praise /Bible Study 6:30 p.m. First lady Lillian Robertson Call: 682.472.9073 l Email: [email protected] l Rev. Jack C. Gause (to include Children’s Choir Rehersaland (979)542-2784 Church Visit: www.gracewaycca.org Pastor Bible Study with age appropiate Activities) & (979) 540-6352 Hlme Page 4 ~ THE VILLAGER/October 13, 2017 YOUTH BRIGADE www.theaustinvillager.com

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Youth of Today Hope of Tomorrow Lonzo Ball: Is He More Than Just Hype? The League World Finals the game. It was his fa- Manners across the country, includ- ther, LaVar Ball. ran the world. ing ATA, TKO, NBL, and During Lonzo’s time I found three helpful NASKA. at UCLA, LaVar Ball was suggestion that might help Donovan won four trending topic social me- me and others to remem- World Titles: one in Cre- dia and national televi- ber. The first was it will ative Weapons, one in sion. His energetic per- help your reputation. If sonality and “overconfi- Musical Weapons, one in they don't it will establish dence” in his three sons Creative Forms, and one in you with one. How you led people to criticize not Musical Forms. While he treat people make an im- only him, but Lonzo too. was in Reno, he also re- pression for good or bad. When LaVar Ball said ceived a Triple Crown If you are mannerly people that his son was better Award, which is awarded will view you kind and re- than two-time NBA Most to those who win three or sponsible and treat you Ira “T.J.” Williams Valuable Player, Stephen Quinn Langford more Triple Crown events Tyler Allen accordingly. Cedar Ridge H. S. Curry, and that LaVar Cedar Ridge H. S. in a year. After the tourna- Gus Garcia YMLA Your social life will First born son of could beat Michael Jor- ment, Donovan met up We had our monthly improve. People are drawn LaVar Ball, McDonald’s dan in a game of 1-on-1, Donovan Ruble, a with his team-mates at a Youth Brigade meeting last to those who are mannerly All-American, freshman that gave the media a teenager from Pflugerville, haunted house, which was week. One parent I heard and treat them well. superstar at UCLA, sec- good target to aim for traveled to Reno, Nevada his favorite part of the ex- said how polite we were. People you treat well usu- ond overall pick by the Los when looking for a rel- to participate in the world perience. In addition to the She stated that they all ally will treat you well. It Angeles Lakers, and po- evant topic to write finals of The League, many friends he’s made, showed good manners. I might take a while but tential NBA All-Star. All of about. It also made which is a martial arts Donovan enjoys martial looked up the word "man- even rude people will treat the these labels have been people’s expectations for league. The competition arts because they can ners". you better. used to describe Lakers Lonzo higher due to the was held on Friday and help him get over ob- It stated: polite or The best way to test rookie, Lonzo Ball, since he amount of hype his father Saturday, October sixth stacles in life. Martial arts well-bred social behavior. yourself to determine if was a junior in high school. was giving him. and seventh, at the also help him give back to I found out that most little you treat other well is as Despite all of these acco- When Lonzo Ball Peppermill Resort and Ca- his community. “I love to kid learns to say mom and following. Ask yourself inspire people through lades, one question re- was drafted to the Los sino. Donovan represented dad first. Then how to say how often do you say martial arts,” he said. mains unanswered: Will Angeles Lakers in June a national karate team "Thank You". Good man- "Thank you", "Please" or Donovan is looking for- he be able to step into the 2017, people were al- called T-Force Elite. All of ners are important, in "Excuse me", one day just ward to returning to The leadership position the ready predicting him to the competitors on this school everybody knows count the times you hear League World Finals next Lakers have created for be the NBA Rookie of the team have multiple state the rude kids. How bad those words used by oth- year and continuing his him and turn the team Year. Some even believed and world titles from vari- would it be if rude people ers. into contenders again? that he would be named ous martial arts leagues passion. After a viral video of an All-Star in the upcom- Lonzo Ball in high school ing season. However, af- First Quarter Reflection The Help was posted on the ter his first couple of vided the most highlights preventive measure”. Her Internet, the young bas- games in the NBA Sum- as well. Managing college goal was to have everyone ketball player has had an mer League, people ques- applications, get one after all. enormous fan base fol- tioned whether he was extracurriculars, and a The maids in this lowing his career. Playing ready to play in the NBA. grade point average above novel are also taking a big alongside his younger Is it because of the high a 4.0, and social activities step towards change. brothers, LiAngelo and expectations they had with such a limited Most maids stay quiet LaMelo at Chino Hills for him? Or was he finally amount of time has been about their problems. Now High School, Lonzo led feeling the pressure that difficult, but after my first they are defying all odds the team to victory in the has been placed on him college visit, I am already to make a difference. They state championship game since high school? Lonzo witnessing this diligent know the risks, “ You know during his senior year. Ball will have plenty of work pay off. what’ll happen if if people However, it was not opportunities to prove After being reunited catch us?...I’d have guns Kennedy George Lonzo who was boosting himself in the upcoming Jalen Moore with my friends from LEDA pointing at my house.”, but Weiss High School his own reputation after NBA season. KIPP Austin Collegiate (Leadership Enterprise for they help Skeeter for the This week is officially a Diverse America), I feel In my novel The Help, greater good. State Fair of Texas the beginning of the end, rejuvenated. The scholars the book shows how one The book impacted as it concludes my first and staff alike offer an in- idea can change society. people all over the world. Another attraction is quarter in high school. This surmountable amount of Hilly's bathroom plan It really did change other unusual sold foods at the has most certainly been support that I have found could have changed the character's viewpoint on fair. Some of the foods the most challenging as- essential to completing city of Jackson. If the news help in places like Jack- are deep-fried cheese- pect of my high school ca- everything with the best flyer had been put in the son. When it was fea- cake, deep-fried nachos, reer, but it has also pro- quality. paper like she wanted it to tured on the news it was even deep-fried sweet then everyone in Jackson described as “ truly tea and more. Going to may have had a separate touching”. Society has the fair is a tradition for Halloween Month bathroom for their help. changed because people my mom and I, we go ev- She described the bath- are noticing the segrega- Halloween, and almost ery year and sometimes room plan as a “disease- tion in the south. take other friends or fam- time for trick-or treating, I ily. This year we went would like to provide you and enjoyed the fair by with some tips for trick or McKinney Falls Park visiting and trying the dif- treating. When you're On Sunday we ferent amusement rides. walking, have a friend(s) or packed our swim gear tow- SaNaya White We did not get to partici- an adult with you, you els for the trip and drove Ann Richards pate by riding the ferris don't want to be alone. down to the park. We ar- I visited the Texas wheel but we did get to Look for cars when cross- rived at the park and it had State Fair in Dallas, Sat- take many pictures in ing the street plus watch two levels "Lower and "Up- urday, October 7, and I front of it. The rides were Erika Lipscomb for cars backing out of per", I wondered why the really enjoyed it. The exciting as we got to test Manor Middle School driveways. Take a flash- park had so much water so State Fair of Texas is an the ones that flip and turn light or glow stick with you i looked it up to see why. annual state fair that oc- and are high in speed It has come, the because street and porch October 30, 2013 curs in Dallas. The fair and height. I also got to month of spookiness, Hal- lights may not be bright Montrae Nelson heavy rains pushed the has happened every year try frozen sweet tea for loween! At school, in stu- enough. Do not enter a Four Points M. S. water of Onion Creek to its except certain years with the first time and it was dent council, we are work- stranger's house even if Hello, This past highest level since the other big events. The actually really good! I ing on posters for a school you have to walk inside to weekend my family and I park opened and it pushed Texas State Fair is known loved this years trip to fundraiser called boo- get your candy. Last but not went to Mckinney Falls the water into the park. We as the most highly at- the Texas State Fair al- grams. A boo-gram is a least, don't eat any good- Park, and I highly recom- climbed the rocks and tended and best state though I was a little im- candy gift that you buy for ies until you get home and mend that you go with your walked through the water, fairs in America. One of patient in the beginning a friend or they buy it for your parents have the family also. Im gonna tell where we almost fell a lot the main attractions is but at the end I really you. The boo-grams are chance to check it first. I you in this article about the because of the slippery the football game played enjoyed it. I will certainly delivered to students as a know Halloween is fun, things we did and the fun rocks lol. Thank you for in the Cotton Bowl. be there next year! surprise. Also, since it is but you have to be safe. we had at the park. reading. www.theaustinvillager.com THE COURIER THE VILLAGER/October 13, 2017~ Page 5 Happenings at PMS History of Christopher Columbus Schools the idea to sail west to us how to think or what to · October 20: Fall reach Asia, a trip he be- think. For example Since Dance, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM lieved would be easier. you were little you were · October 23 – 26, This was incorrect because told that 1+1=2 and from 2017: PMS Library Scare his calculations of the cir- then on you just believed Fair, during school hours cumference of the Earth that 1+1=2 no one taught · October 23 – 27: were shorter than they you how to question or Red Ribbon Week are. His idea was unpopu- how to wonder y 1+1=2. ·October 24: PTO lar in Portugal and En- Why are we not being Meeting 6:30PM – 7:30 gland, but August 3, 1492, taught how to think for PM with the sponsorship of ourselves. Our minds are · October 27: Awards the Spanish king and capable of so much more. Assembly, 8:00 AM - 12:00 Cyrena Matingou queen, he sailed west in I think that's why every- Ava Roberts Jaelyn Stone PM Cedar Ridge H. S. search of Asia. Instead of body trapped in their own Pflugerville M. S. Kealing M. S. · October 27: Fall Asia, he landed in Central brain stuck thinking small. It is hard to believe Choir Concert, 6:00 PM – In America, we cel- America where people What is a teacher? In Why don't schools that the 1st nine weeks is 7:30 PM ebrate Columbus Day on had been living for a long the dictionary the word teach how to defend our- almost over. October is Also, you can finan- the second Monday in Oc- time and had established teacher means a person selves if students knew filled with many activities. cially support Pflugerville tober, which was October villages. Columbus and his who teaches, especially in how to defend themselves You can support the Middle School by down- 9 this year. This became a men enslaved the people, a school. Why would bullies would have less Pflugerville Middle loading and using the national holiday in 1937, forced them to mine for someone want to become power over students. School’s students by at- Shoparoo app on your but recently, some states gold, and tortured those a teacher , what is the mo- people wouldn't have to tending some of this smart device! Then take a and cities have changed who resisted. Additionally, tivation to become one? feel helpless it could save month’s events: picture of your shopping the holiday to Indigenous they crew brought disease Teachers are responsible a life. Another thing · October 11: Fall receipts and the school gets Peoples’ Day to honor the with them that the indig- for giving you the informa- schools don't educate us Band Concert, 6:00 PM – proceeds because you Native Americans killed by enous people’s bodies tion that the district re- with is time management 8:00 PM shopped. It is that easy! Christopher Columbus’ were not accustomed to, quires them to give you which is a great asset conquests. This year, Aus- so those who contracted weather you retain that in- throughout life. Schools tin was one of the cities to the diseases died, whip- formation is up to you. could also teach us how to Austin’s Communities make the change to Indig- ping out a large portion of Why do teachers give us get adequate healthcare, enous Peoples’ Day. the population. information from those how to get a job how to Unite Against Christopher Colum- While Columbus’ math books that have make a job application bus was born in 1451 in voyage began the Age of been their since the begin- how to prepare for an in- Neighborhood Crime Italy. As he was growing Exploration, a time of ad- ning of time how are we terview what type of ques- up, it became known that vancement, migration, supposed to become tions are they going to ask. it was hard to travel from and colonization, he smarter if our generation Schools need to check Europe to Asia by land, so caused death among the is learning the same thing their value on what they Portuguese sailors made native people, exploited at the same rate as the last need to teach us. How are the trip on water. They their natural resources, generation. supposed to succeed with- sailed east around Africa and removed many of Are schools teaching out all the tools necessary. to get to Asia, a trip that them from their home- was long and inefficient. land, shipping them to Eu- A Reflection Of You Christopher Columbus had rope to be enslaved. Lets talk about/write about you , decide on your friends .Do you choose them based on their traits or actions? Do they repre- sent what you think or say? This is a reflection of AUSTIN, TX - Last Tuesday, October 3rd, who you are. Your charac- the Housing Authority of the City of Austin ter traits also say a lot (HACA) and Austin residents stood together to when you’re angry, disre- celebrate National Night Out, an initiative de- spectful, rude or happy, signed to heighten crime prevention awareness, responsible, or if you have Kamryn Mack generate participation in local anti-crime pro- manners. These are some Hornsby-Dunlap Elem. grams, and strengthen neighborhood spirit and ways you can determine if police-community partnerships. ment, the City of Austin Code Compliance De- At my school Kipp Aus- you’re a good friend. An- The events were held at venues: partment, and the Austin Fire Department, along tin Leadership, I have this other good way to find out Meadowbrook Apartments, 1201 W. Live Oak St; with community partners like Goodwill, Austin boy in my class who isn’t is if your friend has the Manchaca II/Manchaca Village/Shadowbend, Community College, Austin Outreach, very nice to the kids in the same personality traits or 6328 Shadow Bend; Coronado Hills, 1438 CommUnity Care and the Boys and Girls Club. class. This has inspired me character traitis as you. Coronado Hills Dr.; Bouldin Oaks, 1203 The event was an opportunity for HACA to write the topic for today Now lets talk about Cumberland Road; Booker T. Washington Ter- residents to become aware of safety, get to know , are your friends a reflec- what is important when you races, 905 Bedford Ave.; North Loop Apartments, local law enforcement, meet community partners tion of you . I hope you en- find a good friend. You al- and socialize with their neighbors. joy my article. ways have to be nice, kind 2300 W. North Loop; and Lakeside Apartments, When you choose and caring to your friend. 85 Trinity St. There were snacks, games, prizes and T- your friends do you choose “Treat your friend like you HACA welcomed the Austin Police Depart- shirts for residents. someone who is like you? I want to be treated”, treat would definitely choose your friend with respect , Debates, Protests Increase over Universities’ Slavery Ties someone who is like me honestly, and friendliness. I by: Jonathan Drew nated by Carr. Both because , I can do tons of mean , that’s how I treat my Associated Press schools are home to a fun things with my friends friends because my friends CHAPEL HILL, N.C. “Carr Building” and have without getting into are important to me and I (AP) — The national de- convened panels on how trouble. Now, who would care about them a lot. bate over removing Con- to handle controversial you choose as a friend? Well, that’s it for this federate symbols from building names. Would it be someone who week’s article. I hope you U.S. college campuses is It’s not the first such misbehaves or the ones enjoyed my article! Here is spurring wider questions dilemma for either school. who behave? Keep that in a lttle saying my bigmama about university benefac- In 2014, Duke removed mind as you read on and use to say “ In order to tors whose ties to slavery the name of a former gov- consider if you have friends have a friend, you have to or White supremacy flew ernor — Charles Aycock — that are like you. be a friend”! under the radar in de- from a dorm, citing his cades past. In this photo taken Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 Univer- legacy of Black disenfran- This Week at School Students and alumni sity of North Carolina students gather during a protest of chisement. And UNC are no longer simply op- a Confederate monument on campus in Chapel Hill, N.C. chose “Carolina Hall” to Last week we had a posing overt Confederate The debate over removing Confederate symbols from col- replace the name of a lot of exams to take for the memorials, but also lege campuses has prompted fresh questions about build- former Ku Klux Klan leader end of the 6 weeks. We lesser-known founders ings named for benefactors whose ties to slavery or white before putting a freeze on had just gotten our sched- and donors with troubling supremacy may have flown under the radar in decades renaming other historic ule back to normal from racial legacies. And the past. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome) buildings for 16 years. our pre-rally schedule. We discussions have intensi- trustee. Tobacco magnate UNC’s chancellor has The issue resonates didn't have that much fied after deadly White Julian S. Carr, himself a said a state historic monu- beyond the South. Yale school work that we nationalist protests in Au- Confederate veteran, gave ment law prevents the uni- University announced this would usually have. Then gust in Charlottesville, Vir- the dedication speech in versity from removing “Si- year it would rename a we had a little bit of home- ginia. 1913 for the campus lent Sam.” But the fresh residential college honor- Alyssa James Winn work and a lot of reviews The problem is ap- statue depicting an anony- attention to Carr has ing former Vice President Manor H.S. for testing. parent at the University of mous rebel soldier. His re- spurred wider conversa- John C. Calhoun, an ardent North Carolina, where op- marks included a refer- tions about his legacy at supporter of slavery. TheVillagerAnd position to a Confederate ence to the “pleasing UNC and nearby Duke Uni- Georgetown and Harvard BlackRegistryCompany statue has dredged up rac- duty” of whipping a Black versity, where part of cam- have acknowledged or ist statements by a former woman in public. pus was built on land do- apologized for slavery ties. Page 6 ~ THE VILLAGER/October 13, 2017 DIASPORA www.theaustinvillager.com Pflugerville Chamber of Enjoy a Taste of West Africa Commerce Host Annual Expo

Pictured left to right are: Sheldon, Leviticus, Vonti, Ozi, Miriam and Ousmane. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon by Tsoke Pictured above is the Copperfield Youth Ministry group. ture through the food. ganizers, the “Taste of Af- (Chuch) Adjavon | Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon For this food tasting, rica” is an opportunity to Villager Columnist the organizers choose two bring the African culture by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | Villager Columnist Austin, TX - Afrique African countries. More- closer to the greater Cen- Saturday, October 7, 2017, the Pflugerville chamber of commerce held 365 held their last Taste of over, these countries that tral Texas community. It is their annual Expo. It was a time and opportunity for businesses and indi- West Africa in Pflugerville. were choosing were the an opportunity to break viduals who are involved with the Pflugerville chamber of commerce to show- According to the organiz- Ivory Coast and Nigeria. down the walls between case their products. There were a variety of businesses present at the ers, “ we held 4 different Nigeria was choosing due the recent waves of Afri- Pflugerville chamber of commerce event, such as: insurance, banking, child Taste of Africa throughout to the fact that country can immigrants with those care services, campaigns; and the hospitality industry. Central Texas; but this one just celebrated its inde- from the larger commu- Moreover, the Pflugerville Expo was a family friendly events, in which, is the last one for the 2017 pendence. On the other nity. As “Americans” get to the entire family could have attended. For instance, there were “Star” flight year.” Furthermore, the hand, the Ivory Coast was taste eat more African Helicopters, in which, kids and their families can get into. In addition, there organizers mentioned that choosing due to the fact food, they will be incline to were a petting zoo for children. As a result, it was an entire day of fun for the “Taste of Africa fea- that its dishes are knowing learn about the African everyone involved. Furthermore, the expo had various type of dance and tured these two dishes throughout the West Afri- continent. According to singing perfomances. For instance, some of the performance came from the from two different African can region. During the one attendee, “ these Highland Park Elemetary Ballet Folkrico and Copperfield Ministry. countries: such as Nigeria event, there were two Taste of Africa help me At the expo, Copperfield Ministry was able to showcase their talents and the Ivory Coast. In ad- dishes, which were Moi- seeks to learn more about and skils during the Pflugerville expo. According to its founder, “Copper dition, they mentioned Moi from Nigeria and the African continent and Field Youth Group is an organization that allow people from various age to that “the Taste of Africa” Attieke from the Ivory culture. Moreover, they perform their talent. The purpose of the group is stay true to themselves, live is an an important for Coast. plan to hold more food free and enjoy the talent that is being performed without being judge and people to learn about cul- According to the or- tasting in 2018. work toward perfection.” Moreover, they were able to showcase their talent at the Pflugerville expo. Airbnb Campaigns to Increase AT&T RED RIVER SHOWDOWN OCT 14 (SAT) - 2:30 P.M. Diversity on Its Platform DALLAS, TEXAS By Freddie Allen TV: ESPN - RADIO: 104.9FM, 99.3FM (Editor-In-Chief, NNPA Newswire) #ThisIsTexas #HookEm Airbnb, the housing Jeff Marsh Enters Race for marketplace that connects travelers with hosts in 65,000 cities and 191 Pflugerville City Council countries worldwide, is by Tsoke now on a mission to in- (Chuch) Adjavon | crease awareness about Villager Columnist the company’s economic benefits in communities of Unlike the other can- color. didates, Jeff Marsh was It’s part of an ongoing PHOTO CAPTION: Janaye Ingram, the director of born and raised in effort to increase diversity national partnerships for Airbnb (left), and actor and humanitarian Danny Glover want to educate Blacks about Pflugerville. According to and eliminate discrimina- the economic benefits of hosting on Airbnb. (Freddie Allen/ Jeff Marsh, “I started off in tion on the platform that AMG/NNPA) Kindergarten at Pflugerville launched during the Great Elementary and stayed in Recession. mented a “Community highlight Airbnb’s success the Pflugerville ISD until I In 2015, the company Commitment” pledge and stories in communities of graduated from Pflugerville came under fire when an “Open Doors” policy, color, said that, “If we have High in 2005. After gradu- Harvard researchers re- which allows anyone who an ally, if we have a com- ating from Texas A&M, I ported widespread dis- feels like they’ve been dis- pany that is willing to be a moved back to Pflugerville crimination by Airbnb criminated against to issue part of the world that we and started in the home- hosts. a claim to the company. all want to see, it’s impor- building industry working “Real Airbnb users of “We will rebook tant that we engage our- for a large corporate builder. color said they weren’t sur- guests immediately to an- selves with that process.” Just like his challenger, Jeff prised,” SmarterTravel.com other listing, begin inves- Glover continued: Marsh currently runs the reported. “Black users tigating the claim of dis- “[Airbnb] understands the operations for his family’s shared stories of repeated crimination and remove position that they are in as business, a Pflugerville cancellations and failed the host from the commu- a responsible company based, residential and light booking attempts, using nity,” if the claim is proven and as responsible citi- commercial, construction #AirbnbWhileBlack on so- to be true, said Ingram. zens, as well. If [Airbnb] is company. cial media.” Ingram continued: willing to stand up and On November 7th, Janaye Ingram, the “Racism exists in this face those challenges in a Pflugerville residents will director of national part- world, but the company is way in which I think be voting to elect their City nerships for Airbnb, said striving to do everything they’re capable of, then Council Members. In this that since those revela- that it can to prevent any- something special will upcoming election, all the Jeff Marsh tions were made public, one from being discrimi- happen here.” seats are being contested. the company recruited nated against for their dis- Glover said that he’s Moreover, these con- though Jeff Marsh (incum- city council members will former Attorney General ability, race, religion, gen- met African American tested seats are usually a bent) comes from a very determine the direction of Eric Holder and Laura der or sexual orientation. and Latinx Airbnb hosts good sign that a commu- politically engaged family, Pflugerville.As Pflugerville Murphy, the director of We’re continuing that that were able to make nity such as Pflugerville Ms. Adeline Binh Bui be- seeks to transition from a the ACLU’s Washington work and it’s a lot of work, ends meet, help pay for residents is very engaged lieves that she has an op- “sleepy suburb of Austin Legislative Office, as con- but we have a commit- college tuition and save in their community. In portunity to win. into its own identity” then sultants to examine the ment to do it.” for retirement; the hosts Place 2, Adeline Binh Bui Finally his election the next City Council will claims of discrimination. Actor and humanitar- are also forming new plans to challenge the in- cycle will be crucial one play a vital role to direct The home-share ian Danny Glover, who bonds and communities cumbent Jeff Narsh. Al- due to the fact the next the growth of the city. rental platform imple- joined the campaign to for support. www.theaustinvillager.com CLASSIFIEDS THE VILLAGER/October 13, 2017 ~ Page 7 EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS There Have Been Many Examples of Diverse Patriotism

Continued from page 1 to stand for the national school events, while other anthem is disrespectful to times he has. sion of patriotism, the country, the military, Eugene Gu, 31, a sur- they say, is sometimes and the American flag — gical resident at Vanderbilt cloaked in racism. and a majority also disap- University in Nashville, Ten- “By Colin Kaepernick prove of Trump calling for nessee, posted a picture of taking a knee for the pur- NFL owners to fire players himself on social media tak- pose that he’s taking a who refuse to stand. ing a knee in solidarity with knee for … if the president Among African- the athletes’ protests. He doesn’t respect that then Americans, however, got backlash and supportive he doesn’t respect our there was approval for responses. Some ques- people at all,” said J. Cain, gestures of protest around tioned how he, as an Asian- 25, a Black Freemen’s the anthem. Fifty percent American, could have be- Town resident. of blacks said refusing to come a doctor if America After Trump criticized stand for the anthem can was so racist. Others went the protests, more than be an act of patriotism, as far as telling him to leave 200 NFL players and some compared to 36 percent of the country. team owners took part in whites. And 60 percent of “The response I got is a variety of gestures dur- blacks, but just 23 percent something that a lot of mi- In this June 29, 2017 photo, Joseph Smith, 32, a U.S. Army veteran, sits ing the playing of the na- of whites, said they would norities get,” said Gu, who outside his home in Houston’s Freedmen’s Town. Smith says he was not tional anthem before consider not standing for is American-born of Chi- offended by NFL players protesting the national anthem. A silent protest games. Some locked arms the anthem themselves as nese and Korean descent. initially started by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick last while others took a knee a form of protest. There have been year in response to police killings of minorities has become a measure on or raised fists. “It doesn’t matter if many examples of diverse patriotism and the nation’s symbols, drawing heated responses from some The protests were you stand, put your hand patriotic expressions. including President Donald Trump. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras) more muted this past on your heart, raise a fist Earlier this month, the weekend, though Kansas or give the flag the finger,” school board in Las Cruces, where the pledge has been free speech rights were for everyone, regardless of City Chiefs defensive back said Jasyn Johnson, 38. New Mexico, announced recited for years in both lan- violated. race, is patriotism in ser- Marcus Peters sat during “What matters are your that the Pledge of Alle- guages at public meetings. People should think vice to who,” she said. “Is the anthem on Monday actions as a man when no giance would be recited in And last year, a Na- about what it means to be it just blind acquiescence night. Several University of one else is looking.” both English and Spanish at tive American female stu- patriotic, said Soya Jung, to the rich and powerful New Mexico players also Johnson said the re- all school board meetings dent at a Lower Lake, Cali- senior partner at and what they say it is? Or kneeled during the na- cent controversies won’t since the school district has fornia, high school had a ChangeLab, an Oakland, do we, the people, have a tional anthem last week. influence his public dis- a number of Spanish-speak- grade docked by a teacher California-based think say in what patriotism is?” An AP-NORC poll con- plays of patriotism. At ing students. Las Cruces is when the student refused tank that studies demo- Associated Press ducted Sept. 28-Oct. 2 times, he has not stood for following the lead of New to stand for the Pledge of graphic change in the writer Deepti Hajela con- found that a majority of the Pledge of Allegiance at Mexico districts in Albu- Allegiance. The superin- United States. tributed to this report Americans think refusing his daughter’s elementary querque and Santa Fe, tendent said the student’s “I think the question from New York City. 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Marshall took the Consti- do solemnly swear that I will Attn: Craig Pruett Specialist, Advising (Student We are here for you! tutional oath on Sept. 1. administer justice without Proposals may be picked up in Services) It was administered respect to persons, and do person or downloaded from Highland Business Center City of Austin the PFISD website at: Job# 1709035 by Mr. Justice Black, in the equal right to the poor and www.pfisd.net Supervisor, Computer Support Purchasing Office absence of the Chief Jus- the rich… Round Rock Campus Vendor Registration tice. Normally the Consti- “And that I will faith- Integral Care is currently soliciting Job# 1710004 proposals through a Request for Analyst, IT Systems 512-974-2018 tutional oath—swearing fully and impartially dis- Proposals (RFP) process for Service Center to support and defend the charge and perform all the Syringe and Medical Waste Job# 171003 [email protected] Constitution—is taken in duties incumbent on me Disposal Services. RFPs may be District Police, Dispatcher www.austintexas.gov/department/purchasing sent electronically, by contacting Service Center private with only the other as Associate Justice of the Brody Ballard at Job# 1709033 For information on the City of Austin’s Minority/ Clerk, Accounting justices present. Supreme Court of the [email protected] Women-Owned Procurement Program please contact the beginning October 13, 2017. The Multiple Locations So Monday morning, United States according to Small & Minority Business Resources at 512-974-7600 or deadline to submit a proposal under Job# 1710002 five minutes after the Su- the best of my abilities and the RFP is 4 p.m. CST on November Apply at HR visit www.austintexas.gov/smbr. preme Court assembled at understanding, agreeably 10, 2017. Historically Underutilized Middle Fiskville Rd. 10 a.m. he took the judi- to the Constitution and Businesses, including Minority- 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 Owned Businesses and Women- Job Line (512 223-5621 cial oath, administered by laws of the United States. Owned Businesses, are encouraged hhtp://www./austincc.ed the clerk of the court, John “So help me God.” to apply. EEOC/AA/M/F/D/V Page 8 ~ THE VILLAGER/October 13, 2017 THE DISPATCH www.theaustinvillager.com Native Texan & NFL Hall of Famer Y.A. Tittle Dead at 90 by: The Associated Press

In this Sept. 20, 1964, file photo, New York Giants’ Y.A. Tittle squats on the field after being hit hard while passing during a game against the , in Pittsburgh.(AP Photo/Dozier Mobley, File)

Y.A. Tittle, the Hall of Francisco 49ers, but had exhaustion and pain from Fame quarterback and his greatest success in an injured rib, blood drip- 1963 NFL Most Valuable New York, leading the Gi- ping down his face from a Player, has died. He was ants to three division titles head gash. 90. His family confirmed to in four years in a remark- Tittle, also called LSU, where Tittle starred able late-career surge. “YAT” by his teammates, in college, that he passed Tittle never won a was elected to the Pro away. No details were im- championship, but came Football Hall of Fame in mediately provided. to personify the competi- 1971. He threw 36 touch- Known as “The Bald tive spirit of football, down passes while win- Eagle” as much for his thanks to an iconic photo ning the MVP award in ’63, sturdy leadership as his taken by Dozier Mobley and held the NFL record prematurely receding hair- during Tittle’s final season for most TD passes in a line, Tittle played 17 sea- in 1964. season until Dan Marino sons of pro football. He The frame caught the threw 48 in 1984. began with the All- then-37-year-old quarter- Born Yelberton America Football back, who looked older Abraham Tittle in Conference’s Baltimore than his years, after throw- Marshall, Texas, on Oct. Colts in 1948 and finished ing an re- 24, 1926, he led LSU to the with the NFL’s New York turned for a by Cotton Bowl before he was Giants. He played 10 years Pittsburgh’s Chuck Hinton. drafted by the NFL’s De- in between with the San Tittle is seen kneeling in troit Lions in 1948.