Presorted Standard U.S. Postage Paid Austin, Texas Permit No. 01949 This paper can be recycled Vol. 39 No. 23 Website: theaustinvillager.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 512-476-0082 Blog: EastAustinCommunityInfoCenter.blogspot.com October 21, 2011 National Association of Social Worers Texas Names U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett Links’ donation boosts funds Public Elected Official of the Year Washington— This week- for meals from Kids Cafe end at their annual conference, the National Association of So- cial Workers Texas (NASWTX) named U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett Public Elected Official of the Year, the highest award given to a public official on the state level, RAPPIN’ recognizing his work to advance Tommy Wyatt the cause of social justice for working Texas families through his commitment to health care, Being President public and higher education, civil and human rights, and social vs practice. Rep. Doggett recorded Congressman Lloyd Doggett Campaigning a video thanking the audience seems to be a social worker at for their support and committing heart. He has long taken on the For President Barack Obama, to continuing to work together social justice issues that social he cannot win for losing. While for their shared values. You can workers struggle with daily in the country is crying about the watch this video by clicking assisting their clients to achieve massive unemployment problem here. their potential, and enjoy as in the country, the U. S. Con- “Even though we are un- high a quality of life as possible. gress is voting against his bill der assault on so many fronts, Congressman Doggett has not to solve the problem. And when this is not the time to back down only taken on educational issues The Town Lake Chapter of Links, Inc., presents a check at Norman Elementary School to help the president travels around the or back up. It’s more important in Texas’ public schools, but for fund Kids Café. From left are: Freddie Dixon, Chris Carrillo, Zeda Wheeler, Floretta Andrews, Norman country to explain his program than ever that those of us who college students who are eligible principal; Karla Cantu, Wendi Caudill, and Gerry Tucker, Links president. Photo by George E. Hardin to the American people, he is care about social justice speak for Federal Student Supports A celebratory atmosphere having a healthy meal in the the end of the day. accused of campaigning. up, speak out and say to the such as the PERKINS Loan Pro- was in effect at Norman Elemen- evening or not,” Andrews said. “Each year in February,” When you are an officeholder, naysayers that the way for our gram. Congressman Doggett has tary School as the Town Lake “Many of our students’ parents she said, “we have a Mardi you run into a period when you country to prosper isn’t by do- taken on issues of health care Chapter of the Links, Inc., pro- are struggling for whatever rea- Gras Madness Ball in which the are both a candidate for reelec- ing less for those with the least, reform, maintenance of Medi- vided a gift for the Kids Café in son and they don’t have the re- public and our guests and tion and an office holder. It is it is by giving everyone the tools care and Social Security, the form of a check for $15,000. sources or the food at home to friends come to support us. impossible to determine where to be successful by supporting veteran’s affairs issues, threat- The presentation, held Thurs- take care of that. So they (the Last year we raised about one ends and the other begins. education for the young, health ened cuts to legal aid, insurance day, Oct. 13, is part of the Links’ Links) provide a service the kids $55,000 and in 2012 we hope The public expects you to do care for the sick, and assistance company inequities, and the in- continuing project to provide really need.” to increase that amount. All of your job. They want you to work for our unemployed. I know that equities of tax laws for large cor- meals for students who other- Gerry Tucker, president those funds go to support our on their problems at all cost. we will continue to be partners porations, despite, and possibly wise would have none when of the Town Lake Chapter, said Kids Café and our scholarship While the President is trying in that struggle. I’ll never give because of, intense opposition they go home from school. the Links have been providing program.” to solve the problems that the up or give in on our goal of a from those with less concern Floretta Andrews, support for Kids Cafe about Tucker described the country faces, the leaders of the more just and equitable Texas about Texas’ and our nation’s Norman principal, led the stu- eight years. “We originally Links as “an international or- majority party are saying that and an even better America,” neediest citizens,” said Jeanne dents in a chant emphasizing started at Campbell Elementary,” ganization that has about 54 their priority is to make sure that said Rep. Doggett. Stamp, Board Region 7 Director, good study habits, good con- she said. “We continue at chapters across the country he does not get reelected. So, “Congressman Doggett in her nomination letter. duct, and with references to Campbell and we added Norman and we have about 12,000 President Obama is taking his encourage students they four years ago. This year we’re members. In our chapter we message to the streets and ask- MLK Dedication Sets Tone for should be looking forward to excited that we’re able to donate have about 35 members that ing the voters to make some de- Fight for Justice attending college. $15,000. We increased it over contribute community ser- mands on the congress to pass “This program makes the last year’s donation so more vices to the Austin area.” the bills that he has proposed. difference between some kids kids can have a healthy meal at (See LINKS page 5) It appears that the public has relieved the other members of congress of their duties and are BRING IT ON, PASS IT ON not asking the hard questions about what they are prepared to do about our many issues, other complain about what the presi- dent is not doing. We all know that the President does not have a vote in con- gress and the Vice President only votes in place of a tie. And since the Republican Party has a Super Majority in the House of Representatives, they are de- termined to make sure that no A portion of the large crowd at the dedication bill presented by the President By George Barnette take those in that stand for jus- will be approved. Special to the NNPA from the tice and retire those that stand President Obama has asked AFRO-American newspaper in the way,” he continued. them to come up with their own People of all hues came Other speakers talked Acrhitectural rendering of the African American Heritage and Cultural Facility now under construction plans for his consideration, but from all over to pay tribute to the about the man, Dr. King, with at 912 E. 11th Street. none have surfaced. All of our Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Me- sometimes little known facts. Artwork at New Cultural businesses of your community, murals and sculptures, which are elected officials were elected to morial, the only one on the mall Ambassador Andrew Young, and Heritage Facility Will Be In- you’re probably not willing to strategically located in some of represent us and our many dif- for someone other than an former Atlanta mayor, spoke of spired by Community Stories, give them up and we’re not ask- Houston’s most historic and ferent views. And as President American president. Dr. King’s only complex – his Photos, Artifacts. ing you to. This scanning event underserved neighborhoods. Obama says, he is the President Charles Arterson and height.“He was really just 5’7” Do you know someone is a perfect way to share these His creativity and approach to of the United States of America Baron Lewis who say they and he was always getting up- who has a collection of old pho- important community treasures his artwork is inspired by his who represents all of its citizens - marched with Dr. King, had no set with tall people who looked tos, papers or other artifacts and and still keep them,” stated Lisa travels to more than 28 countries Democrats, Independents, and intention of missing this grand down on him,” Young said. is an expert on the history and Byrd, Executive Director of Pro around the globe. Republicans. But, the only way reunion. It was truly a long time “Now he’s thirty feet tall look- culture of Central East Austin? Arts Collective, which will be For more information, call that he can do that is to have the coming. The crowd, decked out ing down on everybody.” Well “Bring it on and pass it on!” housed at the new facility. Pro Arts collective at 512-236- cooperation of all of those groups in commemorative Tommy There were also several On Monday, October 24th Bring it On, Pass it On is a 0644 working for a common cause. Hilfiger white hats, was mostly musical selections. Stevie Won- 4:00 – 7:00PM at the Marvin C. happy hour event with live mu- www.proartsaustin.org There is no way to separate the positive, cheering the speakers der, Sheryl Crow, Sweet Honey Griffin Building 1009 E.