Page 6 ~ THE VILLAGER/January 26, 2018 DIASPORA www.theaustinvillager.com Women’s March Say No To Trump 5th Annual Diaspora Women Conference by Tsoke fact of how women in (Chuch) Adjavon | Central Texas are mak- Villager Columnist ing a difference in the On February 25, community for the bet- 2018, Diaspora Vote ter. Furthermore, the or- will hold its 5th Annual ganizers mentioned that Women’s Conference. this “conference will At the Women’s Confer- showcase and future the ence, the topics included achievement of women the following: Women in Central Texas.” in Politics; Women in Finally, the Women Business; Women in event will future on Education; Women in Women who are Community Activism; trailblazing in their area and the Women in So- of expertise. For in- cial Justice. Although stance, Dyana Limon- these were the main top- Mercado who is run- ics, the “Conference” ning for the chair of the will also touch on the Travis County Demo- effect of the recent anti- cratic Party will be one immigration tide that of the featured speakers both the Hispanic and at this event. In addi- African Immigrant com- tion, Isabella a Co- Women’s March 2018. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon munity are facing. owner of Belle Juice will According to orga- be feature speaker in the by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | Villager Columnist ticipants and rallies such as Austin, Washington DC, Chi- nizers, this event is Women In Business sec- cago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and other cities. In meant to showcase the tor. Saturday, January 20th, Central Texas held their Washington DC, there were about 500,000 people who “Women March” which was in response to Mr. Trump’s rallied; Austin had about 50,000 people who marched 1 st year in Office. The Women March was led by vari- and rallied to the Texas State Capital. It was an oppor- Black History Month ous women groups while giving men and children a tunity for those who rallied and marched to express “supporting role”. It was an opportunity for the Women their hope of fighting against Trump’s policies. Community Sing-A-Long led March to bring a coalition of groups and ideologies According to various news outlets, the Women under one tent in order to address the outcome of the March was the biggest rally in US history. Moreover, recent Presidential elections and to take a step toward there is an estimate that the “Women March” drew over making political changes. Moreover, a lot of Central 2.9 million people throughout the US, including Aus- Texans and Americans answered the call to March and tin. At this rally it was an opportunity for various “pro- rally against Trump. gressive groups to come together” and talk about the Throughout the United States and Central Texas, need of changing Washington. The organizers stressed there were breaking records of marchers at the event. for the need of the crowd to get involved in the local There were numerous cities that had numerous par- areas in order to affect change. Mckinley Big Boi: Daddy Fat Melancon Saxxx Tour, Sack 2 at for Empire Garage First event for Black History Month at the Carver! Travis Join us to learn the lyrics of a special County song and sing it together. Court At “Oh Snap!…. Big Boi My Alien Children Law #5 Heard Presents and Margin Walker Pre- are trying to kill me!” by Tsoke sents bring you: Big Boi (Chuch) Adjavon | with The Cool Kids at Villager Columnist Empire Control Room & Garage. Doors @ 9 18+ Recently, Mckinley Tickets available online. Melacon has announced The Cool Kids have her intention to run for proven to be both an the County Court At Law Internet and live show # 5. In other words, she phenomenon. The duo has challenged the in- of Mikey Rocks and Chuck Inglish met in cumbent Judge of this mid-2005 after Mickey court. came across some of Although she has Chuck’s beats online challenged an incum- and liked what he bent, she believes that heard. In 2007 they she win the race based started receiving press on the issues. According from tastemakers, and to Mckinley, “ I am run- landed several opening ning for Judge of Travis Mckinley Melancon spots at festivals and This moving new piece is written and performed County Court at Law # 5 shows. Fast forward to by award-winning writer/performer Zell Miller, III. What better way to celebrate black history to ensure that individu- perience representing amount of time behind 2017 and The Cool Kids month, than to take a journey with a black father. Mas- als who appear in this people accused of crimes bars in Travis County. As are back after a hiatus that saw Chuck and ter storyteller Zell Miller, III returns to the Austin stages court receives a fair and gives her a unique per- a result County Court # 5 Mikey each expand with these comical and touching tales of raising his speedy trial.” spective in Travis County, needs someone who is upon their individual (now) 18-year old son and 10-year old daughter. “Any Mckinley Melancon where six out of seven sensitive to racial dispari- musical and artistic pur- male can be a father, but it takes a man to be a daddy”. criminal county court is a lifelong Texas Demo- ties in our community. suits. Their new album, Come and experience the high-energy, emotional crat who graduated from judges are former pros- Moreover, County Court Special Edition Grand- ride of fatherhood and the joys and challenges of rais- South Texas School of ecutor.” at Law # 5 is one of the master Deluxe, features ing children of color in this turbulent American land- Law. In 2013, she began Finally Mckinley seven criminal court the same barrier-break- scape. Please be aware that there is strong language a practicing criminal de- Melancon is running for found in Travis County. I ing, revolutionary hip- in this performance. Ground Floor Theater 979 hop that cemented fense law in Austin Texas. County Court at Law # 5. will strive to apply the Springdale Rd #122 Feb 1st through Feb 3rd 8pm Sun- their status as legends, According to Ms. According to Melancon, law consistently and fair, day Feb 4th 6pm. To purchase ticket or Reservations along with a newschool, Melacon, “as a criminal “Blacks and Latino spend regardless of creed, color please call 512 926-2203. defense attorney, her ex- a disproportionate or economic situation. high-gloss finish..