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Vol. 36 No. 38 Website: [Link] Email: vil3202@[Link] Phone: 512-476-0082 Fax: 512-476-0179 February 20, 2009

BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2009

“The quest for Black citizenship in the Americas”
Dr. Carter G. Woodson is the Richard E. Scott Justice of the
Father of Black History Month
and enrolled in high school
at age twenty. He graduated
Peace, Pct. One for 34 years
Since Jan. 1975 Richard
within two years and later E. Scott has been Justice of the
went on to earn a Ph.D. from Peace for Precinct One. He
Harvard. The scholar was was the first Black elected ju-
RAPPIN’ disturbed to find in his stud- dicial official for Travis
ies that history books largely County. In the early 1980s he
Tommy Wyatt ignored the black American sought office for another four-
population-and when blacks year term. His opponent was
It has only been did figure into the picture, it
was generally in ways that
first time candidate and cos-
metologist David Hill, whom
one month! reflected the inferior social he defeated.
Barack Obama was sworn into position they were assigned Scott had some qualifi-
office on January 20, 2009 as at the [Link], always cations that Hill didn’t have:
President of the United States one to act on his ambitions, a Doctor of Jurisprudence
and he hit the ground running. decided to take on the chal- Degree from the University of
One of his first items of busi- lenge of writing black Texas School of Law, knowl-
ness was to get a huge stimulus Americans into the nation’s edge about courts and proce-
package passed that he says will Carter G. Woodson history. He established the dures. He taught criminal
head off the economic crisis in Americans have recog- the Association for the Study law at Austin Community
this country. The package was nized black history annually of Afro-American Life and College. He was admitted to
passed in record time, faster than since 1926. What you might History in 1915, and a year the State Bar of Texas in 1972.
any president in history. It may not know is that black his- later founded the widely re- Scott went into private
be because this is the biggest eco- tory had barely begun to be spected Journal of Black His- practice in 1972, and accord-
nomic crisis since the Great De- studied-or even docu- tory. In 1926, he launched ing to his resume, he was the
pression and the country is anx- mented-when the tradition Black History Week as an second African-American at-
ious to turn it around. originated. Although blacks initiative to bring national torney to start his own prac- In 1968 he received a BA in ceived the Outstanding Ser-
Obama’s plan was to keep the have been in America at attention to the contributions tice and the fifth to open an political science at Prairie vice Award from the Judicial
citizens informed every step of least as far back as colonial of black people throughout office in Austin. View A&M University. Council National Bar Asso-
the way so that everyone would times, it was not until the American [Link] Scott’s goal was to make A lifetime member of the ciation, which represents
be aware of what is being done. 20th century that they gained chose the second week of his court a people’s court, NAACP, Scott is a member of more than 13,000 Black
One of his obstacles was the Re- a respectable presence in the February for Black History rather than a cold court with the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; judges throughout the United
publican minority in the house history [Link] owe the Week because it marks the little understanding. “I was vice president of the East States and it territories. He
and senate. Most of them voted celebration of Black History birthdays of two men who opened the courts to diversity, Austin Youth Foundation; has received the Zeta Phi Beat
against the package and told the Month, and more impor- greatly influenced the black and brought to the courtroom acted as chairman of Austin Recognition Award, the AISD
President and congress that it tantly, the study of black his- American population, a viewpoint from a cultural, Community College’s Crimi- Service Award; is a member
would not work. tory, to Dr. Carter G. Frederick Douglass and social and economic back- nal Justice Advisory Commit- of Austin Black Lawyers As-
Obama had kept his campaign Woodson. Born to parents Abraham Lincoln. To learn ground different from the sta- tee; past president of the sociation.
promise of reaching across the who were former slaves, he more about Black Histoty tus quo. North East Austin Rotary Scott is married to Joy
isle and trying to work with the spent his childhood working Month, please visit A native of Kilgore, Club. Malone, and they are the par-
Republican lawmakers. He met in the Kentucky coal mines [Link] Texas, where he graduated C. Scott was listed in ents of one son, Phillip. They
with them both formally and in- B. Dansby High School, Scott Who’s Who in America; was are members of St. James Bap-
formally during this process. But
when he did not receive their sup-
Celebration of Life held for went to Tyler District College. Omega Man of the Year; re- tist Church.

port, he pressed on until the bill

was passed. Sister Gertrude E. Britton Judge Harriet M. Murphy: First African
Republicans are critical of the
plan saying that the market must
Gertrude Marie elder Britton
was born December 21, 1923
American woman Appointed to a
have the opportunity to correct
itself. That kind of thinking is
what got us in this mess in the
in Austin, Texas to the late
James Elder and Mamie
regular judgeship in Texas
ment department of Huston-
Moore elder. She departed
first place. The Republicans were Tillotson College in Austin
this life on Thursday, Febru-
working on the “Trickle down for six years. Born and
ary 12, 2009, at the University
Theory” for the last eight years. raised in Atlanta, she at-
Medical Center at
They believed that rich and pow- tended classes with the late
Brackenridge.
erful would make sure that the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
She atended the Austin Pub-
underclass was taken of. But the at Booker T. Washington
lic Schools and graduated
reality is that the Rich and Pow- High School. She received
from the old L. C. Anderson
erful was only looking out for her undergraduate degree
High School. She received her
themselves. from Spelman College and
Bachelor of Science degree in
Now that Obama is in office, ev- a master’s degree from
business from Prairie View A. Secretary, Assistant Director;
eryone seem to expect him to Clark-Atlanta University as
M. University. Mission 1 Cir le 11 member,
have a quick fix to the problem. well as a law degree from
Her professional career was vacation Bible School Coordi-
Talk Show hosts are feeding on UT Law.
in public education with the nator; Women’s day Finan-
the fears of the public, by point- Murphy has been a
Ausitn Independent SWchool cial Committee Co-Chair and
ing out that Obama has done member of the NBA’s Judi-
District where devoted 38 many other organizations.
nothing to fix the problem. They cial Council for many years
years of dedicated service to She was a 25 year Silver elite
fail to mention that he has been and served a long tenure as
the Austin community as member of the Top Ladies of
in office for only a month and that an officer and executive
business teacher at the Distinction, [Link] held Life
he spent most of that month try- committee member of the
Anderson high Evening Membership in Zeta Phi Beta
ing to get a bill passed that would council. Her professional af-
School, secretary and registrar Sorority, Inc. and the
authorize him to begin the work. filiations and participation
at the old L. C. Anderson High NAACP. She received recog-
Immediately after the bill was in community affairs are
School and A. N. McCallum nition from the Alpha Kappa
signed into law, Obama went to many. Among them, she was
High School. Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta
Phoeniz, Arizona to make his first a founding member of the
Upon retirement, she de- Sorority, Inc. as Zeta of the
decision on spending the money. The Honorable Judge Alexander, a found- Austin Black Lawyers Asso-
voted her time to church and Year and Women Who make
He is calling for a buy down of Harriet M. Murphy, a 1969 ing member of the Judicial ciation, the Travis County
community service. She was a Difference.
deliquent mortgages and for graduate of The University Council and a judge of the Women Lawyers Associa-
a member of the Alpha She was preceeded in Death
homeowners who have lost at least of Texas School of Law, re- Court of Common Pleas of tion and the Austin Urban
Kappa Zeta Chapter of Zeta by her parents; her husband
one third of their property value ceived the 2005 Raymond Philadelphia. League. She has worked on
Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Capi- of 52 years, Lawrence M.
during this crisis. This would give Pace Alexander Award by Murphy was the first a mayoral task force on the
tal city Chapter of the Top la- Britton, Sr.; her daughter,
homeowners the opportunity to the Judicial Council of the African American woman homeless and a gender bias
dies of Distinction, Inc., the laura Katheleen; and her
rework their mortgages in order that National Bar Association appointed to a regular implementation task force
East AustinAustin Garden brothers Edward “Bud” Elder
they will have lower payment. He (NBA) in Orlando, Fla. judgeship in Texas in 1973. for the Texas Supreme
Club, the Austin Area Garden and Richard Elder.
is also considering giving more Judge Murphy, a re- She was a judge for the City Court.
Clubs, the National Council She is survived by her son,
money to the Automobile Compa- tired Austin munipal judge of Austin Municipal Court Among her numerous
of negro Women,the Old L. C. Lawrence M. Britton, jr.; great
nies to help them further reorganize. who continues to practice for 20 years and during that honors, Murphy was the in-
Anderson alumni Associa- Ausnt, Celia B. pearson; and
Obama will be making other law, received the award at time she became the presid- augural recipient of the
tion, the Capital City Evening other relatives and friends.
moves during the next few days. the 5th Annual Thurgood ing judge. She is also the Thurgood Marshal Legal
Lions club, the Friendship Her going Home service was
But we must all remember that we Marshall Judicial Awards only African American Society Award of the UT
Bridge club, and a volunteer held wednesday, February 18,
did not get into this mess over night Luncheon during the NBA’s woman to serve as a demo- School of Law. She was also
at the Conley-Guerrero seior 2009 at the Ebernezer Baptist
and we will not get out of it quickly. 80th annual convention and cratic presidential elector inducted into the Spelman
Activity Center. Church under the direction of
But, we must first relax and the the 34th anniversary of the from the state of Texas. College Alumnae Hall of
She was a faithful member rev. marvin C. Griffin,
Obama administration work its Judicial Council. The award Prior to joining the Fame in 1993 and was rec-
of Ebenezer Baptist Church pastor.A host of well wishers
magic. And keep in mild that they – given for contributions to municipal court, Murphy ognized by the NBA as the
where she served as sunday and friends were in atten-
have only been in office for one judicial advocacy and to practiced law for eight years 2003 recipient of the
School Assistant Secretary, dance.
month. humanity – is named for and was head of the govern- Gertrude E. Rush Award.
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EDITORIALS/COMMENTARY
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An Opportunity to Do Right by the Region “Answering the President’s Call”

zations have to step up to that I am describing directly
age citizens. our role and relations in the help those in need today. serve people that are in need:
It seems they have region. A recent survey finds Tithing Your Time- Tith- for example, working at a
beaten us to the punch, and it that in countries that have ing has its origins in the old homeless shelter; instructing
would behoove us as Ameri- been consistently demonized testament of the bible and at a job training program; serv-
cans to understand that we as “undemocratic” by the U.S. numerous verses are offered ing community meals; tutor-
might be able to learn some- media and the Bush admin- for its support. ing and mentoring at an in-
thing from them. istration, citizens actually A tithe as defined by the ner city school.
The democratic govern- claim the highest levels of sat- American Heritage Dictio- This does not include
ments in Latin America today isfaction with democracy and nary is, “A tenth part of one’s ushering at church, being an
are a direct result of failed the functioning of govern- annual income or produce, officer of a social organiza-
economic and social policies ment institutions. Moreover, either in kind or money, con- tion, attending a charity din-
of the past, too often orches- they show higher rates of po- tributed voluntarily for chari- ner, etc.
trated by previous U.S. ad- litical participation and are table purposes or due as a tax Most people that read
By Nicole C. Lee ministrations and U.S.-domi- more hopeful about the future. for the support of the clergy this column will say, “I don’t
NNPA Columnist nated international financial Meanwhile, countries Michael Shinn or church.” have enough time now to
Last November, the institutions. lauded as shining examples NNPA Columnist People tithe for numer- manage the things I need to
American people went to the Countries like Haiti, of democracy by the Bush ad- The current economic ous reasons, but some of the do, let alone volunteer four
polls in droves and voted to Argentina and Bolivia that ministration – such as Colom- crisis is devastating our com- most common ones are: a be- hours to help someone else.”
break with the past. hold valuable natural re- bia – have witnessed a clear munity. The inner city is lief that the act of tithing is a However, think over the
Many hoped for an end sources and wealth within decrease in support for de- ground zero for joblessness, part of their worship; tithing past seven days, did you
to the Iraq War. Others their borders watched their mocracy, and show warning foreclosures, poor education will bestow additional bless- spend four hours doing any
dreamed of a change in do- riches squandered by foreign signs of political apathy. and inadequate health care. ings in their life; tithing is a or a combination of the fol-
mestic policy to lift the bur- corporations and lending in- A Zogby poll conducted The endless debates in mandatory part of their reli- lowing: • Watching Televi-
den on the poor. stitutions while their citizens in September found that 46 Washington DC are a mock- gious faith; and some out of sion • Text messaging, using
Some simply wanted became poorer. Economists percent of Americans believe ery in contrast to the suffer- fear that if they don’t tithe Facebook or the Internet •
their homes back. Whatever generally refer to the 1980s as we should seek “new diplo- ing of the men, women and they will not reach the after- Playing video games • Talk-
the reason, a clear signal was Latin America’s “lost decade matic relations” with Ven- children at the bottom of life. ing with friends or relatives
sent: unilateral, apathetic, of development.” ezuela. Among democrats, America’s economic food The tradition of sharing on the telephone • Sitting in
and arrogant decision mak- Instead of attempting to that number rises to 73.6 per- chain. in our community is as old as a bar, coffee shop or restau-
ers would no longer be toler- understand this new reality cent. Local governments, so- slavery, segregation and ra- rant • Playing cards, board
ated in the White House. and responding in a mea- Let us not forget that real cial service agencies and cial injustice. Sharing has al- games or sports
Americans, like so sured way, the Bush admin- change, the kind that reaches charitable foundations are ways been a part of our DNA, Our time is our most
many others around the istration constantly reacted out to alleviate poverty and being overwhelmed by the de- however some of the spirit has valuable resource. It is more
world, longed for a leader with hostility. In Venezuela, discrimination, opens up mand for help and are being been lost in the stampede to valuable than money, knowl-
who could understand them, U.S. government agencies doors of opportunity to those starved by the lack of re- integration and the flight to edge or personal power. Our
their struggles, and their de- backed a 2002 attempt to over- who need it most, and per- sources. the suburbs. Today, the eco- time here on Earth is limited.
sires. This outlook is shared throw the democratically haps takes us out of our com- President Obama has nomic crisis demands that we Tithing our time in service to
most sympathetically by our elected president through a fort zone, even if only for a issued a call to service for share not only our financial others is one of the highest
neighbors to the South, and coup d’etat; in Ecuador, the second, comes with a price. each and every citizen, to do resources but our most valu- and best uses of our time.
especially those of African decision to close the U.S. mili- The Obama administra- their part to help get our na- able resource, our time. President Obama has called
and indigenous descent. tary base at Manta was de- tion must take this opportu- tion back on track. The federal How to Get Started - If on each of us to serve and to
Throughout Latin America in picted as an attack against nity to seek change at home government’s stimulus pack- you work forty hours per help get our nation back on
the past decade, the down- America; in Bolivia, the well while also changing the way ages will help to get the week on your job, consider track. Make tithing your time
trodden poor majority and known contempt of the U.S. we engage with the rest of the economy moving again, but tithing the equivalent of ten a part of your life. Contact
the endangered middle class embassy for the nation’s first world. will the impact come soon percent of your work time— your church, social organiza-
have gone to the polls to de- Indigenous President, Evo If we are to be worthy of enough to help those in our four hours per week to volun- tion, local school or local char-
mand change. They have Morales, was demonstrated the historic moment in which community that are suffering teer efforts at your church, ity to see how you can help
elected leaders such as Presi- in public declarations and re- we find ourselves as Ameri- today? social organization, local our community and our
dent Lula de Silva in Brazil, corded meddling. cans, and as African Ameri- You and I and our school or charity of choice. people in need. The opportu-
Kirchner in Argentina, The Bush administra- cans, we must not let the churches and social organi- The volunteer efforts nity is in our hands.
Chavez in Venezuela, and tion came to a close with his- ghosts of the past dictate our The Villager, 1223 Rosewood Avenue, Austin, Texas 78702
Morales in Bolivia, all of who torically low approval rat- future. A new way of looking
— despite our varied politi- ings at home, and far lower at Latin America is in order, (512) 476-0082 Fax (512) 476-0179
cal readings of them — have
had an undeniably positive
appraisals from Latin Ameri-
cans.
one that favors dialogue and
respect over hostility and in- A Very Rough Week, And Victorious
impact on the lives of aver- It is time to reevaluate tervention. Commerce. If that wasn’t owners and advocates. We
crazy enough by the time I re- stirred the pots of discontent.
From Stimulus to Reco
ecovver
Reco y: FFollo
ery: ollow the Money
ollow turned to my office another
nemesis of small and minor-
I didn’t think we would have
to do this so soon but the op-
$1.2 billion will go to will not be a place to access ity business, Senator John portunity lurched at us.
states for youth under 24 the programs, but to under- Coburn (R –OK) had just en- By Thursday we called
years old for summer jobs; stand how they are being dis- tered Amendment 176 to the off the troops. Senator Judd
$1 billion will go to tributed and what effect the Senate version of the Stimu- Gregg withdrew his name
states to assist dislocated funding is having on things lus Bill. that evening. He can go back
workers employment and like the unemployment rate. This would kill all small to his lair of right wing Black
training; As the debate has suggested, and minority bidding oppor- hating conservatives. He isn’t
Another $500 million this may not be the last stimu- tunities within the bill despite a “Yes We Can” kind of a guy
will be put in the dislocated lus package needed to jump- what the President’s repre- so please sir, hit the road.
Harry C. Alford
worker reserve to assist start the economy by the sentative had just told us. The other horror was
NNPA Columnist
through June 30 2010; spending made possible This would return us to the raging on. Amendment 176
$50 million will go to through job creation. It’s Friday morning big boy monopoly on con- was still intact and we
YouthBuild programs But our national orga- (Feb. 6) and I am at the White tracting like we saw in Iraq couldn’t find one senator or
through June 30, 2010; nizations such as the Con- House to support President and the early stages of congressperson (small busi-
By Ron Walters $750 million will pro- gressional Black Caucus, Obama’s Stimulus Bill. I’m Katrina. Man, the whole ness committees, Congres-
NNPA Columnist vide grants for training and Black Leadership Forum, Na- walking in with Julian Bond, “fort” was on fire! sional Black Caucus, etc.) to
Now that the “Ameri- placement of workers for ca- tional Urban League, Chairman of the NAACP and Senator Judd Gregg’s focus on this matter let alone
can Recovery and Reinvest- reers in energy efficiency and NAACP, National Action it’s a milestone. He has been voting history is an enemy of pledge to defeat it. The CBC
ment Act” has been signed renewable energy employ- Network, RainbowPush, and absent from White House vis- minorities, women and gays. held a press conference boast-
into law by President Obama, ment others should followed the its for the last eight years. He would destroy every mi- ing of increased funding for
what has happened through $120 million will be al- distribution of such funds There’s a new “sheriff” nority business program if public housing and food
much trial and tribulation is lotted to fund Community carefully to see whether or not in town and he is now more given the chance. He even stamps. That’s good to pro-
tantamount to what Cuba Service jobs for senior citi- the black community is get- than welcomed. All seemed hates federal programs for vide comfort to poverty but a
Gooding said in one of his zens. ting a fair share of those jobs well as the President’s repre- small business so much that better thing is to end poverty
movies – “show me the $500 million will be and the other resources made sentatives assured us (small he has voted whenever given by business development and
money.” given to states to augment available by this Act. business associations) that the chance to eliminate the job creation.
We have been shown their Unemployment Insur- I must confess however, the normal small business Department of Commerce. What was at stake was
the money, $787 billion, and ance funds to being somewhat worried programs of federal procure- But now they were go- billions of dollars in long-
now it is up to us to get down $300 million for Job when I see that B lack leaders ment will remain intact for ing to let him run it. He also term contracting opportunity
to business and follow the Corp. have not visited the White the Stimulus unlike the has voiced disdain for the for us. They were just smiling
money and then access it for This is the time for black House to make their position avoidance that occurred in Census Bureau and has at- and letting it slip away.
the good of our communities. leaders the various communi- felt on this matter, but on Fri- the Bailout. The bill includes tempted to eliminate it also. There is more than a
The stakes are enor- ties to come together and work day, February 13, 60 Latino us and that will generate mil- Why the hatred for the Cen- logical way to address this
mous. This is one of the rare out a system of communicat- and Latina leaders from lions of jobs for our commu- sus Bureau which is housed type of challenge. We went
moments in history when a ing information to many around the country visited the nities. The President was very in the US Department of Com- down a strange route. Last
cruise-ship size load of funds people who have been laid off, White House for a briefing by motivational in his speech merce? The Census is our best year we went to Alaska and
docks in our states in a few who are disabled, who are key White House staff. and the introduction of his friend. It documents dispari- made friends with various
weeks, but if we are not savvy youth, who have been unem- Perhaps we should not newly formed Economic Re- ties and tracks discrimina- Alaska Native Corporations.
enough to know enough how ployed, who are elderly but have been first in the door covery Advisory Board. tion. It is the key to voting A few of them have become
to access the funds, that ship want to work, and generally among racial and ethnic But then things started rights, equal opportunity and members of the National
could come in and leave us everyone who wants to par- groups – perhaps we would going downhill in a hurry. A justification for the policing of Black Chamber of Commerce.
with substantial needs ticipate in the program not have been permitted to be credible friend from one of the civil rights in our nation. It’s We told them of our pre-
unmet. funded by this Act. Citizens first – but we should make it Hispanic sister organiza- our best friend and a bigot’s dicament and they ap-
The Act is a big one themselves who want to par- plain that there is an expecta- tions came up to me and said, worst enemy. proached their congressman,
with lots of sections, and you ticipate in these programs, tion that the black community “Have you heard the news? Gregg opposes the Cen- Honorable Don Young (R-
can Google the title of the Act many of which are already would experience a fair dis- They are putting a homopho- sus and that says it all. Who AK). He understood that this
above and look at them all. going in some states like tribution of these funds. bic, sexist and racist as Secre- would Gregg put as Director was a threat to small business
But I will provide a YouthBuild and some that Without the black vote, tary of Commerce. The Con- of Minority Business Devel- (which includes us) and he
quick glimpse of a few things have been shut down, sho uld there would be no Barack gressional Black Caucus and opment Agency (MBDA) that stated he would go to bat for
in Title 9 on “Labor, Health, contact the office of their Obama in the White House. Hispanic Caucus are going to is housed in the Commerce Alaska small businesses. The
and Human Services and elected officials at the local, Take away the states where let it slide as long as the Cen- Department? Would it be his result: he had the amendment
Education.” county, state and national the Black vote influenced an sus Bureau goes over to the friend Wardell Connerly? pulled out of the bill. He le-
$4 billion is added to the level to find the entry point Obama victory: North Caro- White House”. Sorry Mr. President but veraged his tenure (37 years).
Workforce Investment pro- into these activities. lina, Virginia, District of Co- Senator Judd Gregg (R- this is something we just can’t We need to teach that to our
gram. The Obama Administration lumbia, Florida, Ohio, Penn- NH), who has a long stand- accept. Came Tuesday morn- members.
$500 million of that has vowed to create a website sylvania and Indiana, and ing anti-affirmative action, ing I launched the “missiles”. Another victory and we
amount goes to states for [Link] for the av- John McCain would have anti-women rights and anti- We put a blog on our website can still say “Yes We Can”.
adult employment and train- erage citizen to follow how won the election. Our claim gay rights voting record, was about it. I sent an eBLAST to It’s all in a week’s work at the
ing activities; these funds will be used. That on policy fairness is strong. nominated as Secretary of tens of thousands of business office.
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Old Fashioned Sunday School at AUSTIN-METRO AREA SENIORS

Wesley United Methodist Church CELEBRATED IN BLACK HISTORY …Looking to Improve Your
MUSICAL CONCERT AT GRANT A.M.E
WORSHIP CENTER
Wealth and Fitness?
St. James Baptist community by supporting
By Linda Conner to do things, that we totally Church is sponsoring its 2nd the educational, financial,
Special to the Villager ignore the value of what got Annual Missions 5K and 1K physical, and spiritual out-
On January 20, us here. Those old songs got Run/Walk on Saturday, reach needs provided by St.
2009, President Obama us over and these seniors March 28th at 8:00a.m. You James Missions. ON Race
stood on the steps of the U.S. and our ancestors suffered don’t want to miss the fun at Location: St. James Baptist
Capitol to take the oath of much so that we could cel- this community event where Church 3417 Martin Luther
office as President of the ebrate our first African you can run or walk this chal- King Blvd. Austin, TX
United States. He was American President. We lenging course in East Aus- 78721Online Registration:
standing on the steps built want to celebrate him and tin. Chip timing will be avail- [Link]
by slaves. In an interview, them in a way that ties our able! A portion of the proceeds I n f o r m a t i o n :
he said he is President be- past to our future.” will be donated to the [Link]
cause he stands on the Choirs are coming Alzheimer’s Foundation. Ad- exercise profits…I Timothy 4:8
shoulders of others who from St. Mary Missionary ditionally, the event will fur- NKJV
came before him. Grant Af- Baptist Church in ther the involvement of our
rican Methodist Episcopal Pflugerville, Wesley United
Worship Center calls it Methodist Church in Aus-
“Standing on the Shoulders tin, Cottonwood Baptist
of Greatness.” Church in Del Valle and
All senior citizens Grant A.M.E. Worship Cen-
and the people who love ter. Special guests include
them are invited to a cel- soloist Bob McRae from Aus-
Bro. and Sister Paul Stephens ebration for the role these tin, Musician Mattie
seniors have played in Robinson from Round Rock
The annual Old Fash- The theme for this year
opening the doors of oppor- and the Crockett High
ioned Sunday School will be is: The Chains are Off, Now
tunity for all who followed School Praise Dance Team.
held on Sunday, March 1, at What?
behind them. Choirs from Senior citizens will
Wesley United Methodist Scriptures: Isaiah 58:6-
around the Austin not want to miss this tribute.
Church, 1164 San Bernard 12, and Acts 12:6-12
Metroplex area will join in Young people and middle-
Street, 478-7007. The pro- Friends and members
the musical concert called, aged people will want to
gram will begin at 4:00 p.m. of the Austin Community
“Standing on the Shoulders bring parents, grandpar-
and features Bro. & Mrs. are cordially invited to at-
of Greatness,” on Sunday, ents, uncles, aunts, teachers,
Paul Stephens as guest su- tend.
February 22, at 3 p.m. at counselors, coaches, pas-
perintendents, and Wesley Rev. Sylvester E. Chase
Grant A.M.E. Worship Cen- tors—anyone who has
Intergenerational Choir. is the pastor.
ter, located at 1701 Kramer helped them along the way.
Church news, announcement? Lane between Lamar Boule- No one gets there by himself
vard and Braker Lane. or herself. This is a time to
If so, contactthe Villager at 476-0082 “We’re doing it old salute those on whose
school,” said Rev. Adam T. shoulders you stand. Come
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Our 2nd Football Test 28th African American Men and

minds and our will powers to Boys conference set for Manor
do more reps on bench press,
squats, and incline. This sec- High School were involved. For the Grand
Parade which was down-
ond test is really important, The 28Th African American Men and Boys Confer- town, we marched from the
because it will show how ence will be held at Manor High School , in the cafeteria., bridge to the Capitol; there
much we have progressed in February 28, [Link] Conference is from 10:00 AM until 2:00 were all types of floats made
speed also. This second test PM . Registration starts at 9:30 AM . Volunteers are needed. by the Scouts. At the Capitol
will also determine who will All Colleges and Universities are welcome to come we had a ceremony where
be on varsity and who will and set up tables for students and parents. The Conference is some of the Scouts spoke
not. I pray that I will do well free, Vendor tables are free, Refreshments will be provided, about what their troop had
on the test and be on varsity. and Door Prizes will be given away. done to help their community.
I wish my teammates good There will be workshops for boys, girls, and adults. Our guest speaker was my
luck on the test also. We “Everyone is Welcome to Attend”. TEA will be facilitating a Pastor Coby Shorter III. It was
should give 100 percent and workshop as [Link] will be two dynamic speakers and 20
Jeremy Henderson Jaylon Knighten very nice but a little cold in-
be serious about it. Good luck workshops.
McCallum High School Campbell Elementary side. After the speaker we
to everyone and make sure All High Schools should bring their students planning took tour of the Capitol and
The McCallum football you prepared while you are to attend college. Parents are encouraged to attend. The con- Saturday Feb 7th was left to have lunch. It was an
team will have its second test. out for the four day holiday, ference is FREE Volunteers need to be there by 8:30 AM. Ven- Scout ORama in Austin. exciting day. Next Year I hope
This will not only test our so that you can get great re- dors and Facilitators needs to be there by 9:00 AM . Scouts from all over Texas our Pack can have a float.
strength, but it will test our sults. Go Knights!!!! We are also currently taking names for volunteers that

Are Backpacks
would like to be on a committee to volunteer for the African
American Women and Girls Conference as well as The Afri-
can American Men and Boys Conference. This Committee
Race and
Friendships
would meet twice a month and the day of the conference. The
Dangerous for Kids? Committee Chair will be new Project Director, Ms. Janice
Johnson. Ms. Johnson can be reached at (512) 232-8588 be-
tween the hours of 8:30 to 4:30 PM , Monday through Friday.
When the Consumer percent from getting hit by a
Ms. Johnson email address is janicemj@[Link].
Product Safety Commission backpack, usually intention-
reported that backpacks were ally. Only 13 percent had in-
associated with more than
12,000 injuries between 1999
juries resulting from wearing
a backpack, and 8 percent Recreation
and 2000, the news raised from lifting a backpack to put
concerns about the weight
that students are carrying in
it on.
Of the 247 children with Programs Work
their backpacks. A new study backpack injuries, half were
indicates that backpack inju- boys and the average age was
ries are not the types of back 11.8 years.
injuries that so many educa- The authors concluded
tors and health professionals that although backpacks can
assumed. be dangerous, the solution is
Hard as it is to believe, to educate kids to “proper Almost fifty years after friend of the same race.
the most common backpack backpack safety habits” Brown v Board of Education The researchers con-
injury is to the head or face! rather than redesigning back- was supposed to end racial clude that increasing racial
Using data from a national packs or regulating the segregation in schools, many diversity within a school
data base of medical records weight that children carry in school friendships are still might heighten segregation.
from 100 US hospitals, the re- their backpacks. The implica- It makes logical sense, only one minnow left. among students of the same They believe this is a problem
searchers found that the most tions for parents, teachers, but it is still reassuring that a During the summer, the race. Why is that? Social sci- for schools with intermediate
common injury was to the and other adults: don’t let study shows that an orga- weather was hot and there ence research (and our own levels of heterogeneity (.3 and
head/face (22%), hand (14 kids use backpacks as weap- nized, non-competitive, lei- were frequent water breaks, experience) tells us that .65). They point out that hav-
percent), wrist/elbow (13 ons, and try to keep them out sure-time program can in fact during which the children people tend to become friends ing more than two races in a
percent), shoulder (12 per- of the way of kids increase kids’ physical were not physically active. with others who they perceive school makes cross-friend-
cent) or foot/ankle (12 per- R e f e r e n c e : a c t i v i t y . Physical movement was as similar. If kids perceive ships are more likely.
c e n t ) . Acute Backpack Injuries in measured by a uniaxial accel- race as an important differ- What can schools (and
Only 11 percent had back in- C h i l d r e n This very small study evalu- erometer strapped to the wrist, ence, they will be less likely youth programs) do? The au-
juries. Brent Wierema, DO, Eric ated only four 12-year-old which measures calories to become friends with kids thors suggest that keeping
Most injuries (at least Wall, MD, and Susan Boad, boys and girls who partici- used, and a breath test used of other races. However, when kids in groups in the same
those requiring treatment) M P H pated in a summer program to measure carbon monoxide other factors are more impor- grade increases cross-race
were from tripping over a Pediatrics, Vol. 111, January at least 75 percent of the time, production. For the summer tant, such as being on the friends, because the kids be-
backpack (28 percent), and 13 2003 and eight 10- to 11-year-olds program, physical movement same team, belonging to the lieve that they have more in
participating in the fall after- was significantly increased same youth group, being in common. For example, if a
school program at least 75 and carbon monoxide pro- the same class, or having classroom has kids of differ-
percent of the time. Both pro- duction was increased by similar interests, those mutual ent races and different
grams were held outdoors on 60%, compared with watch- interests and experiences can grades, the kids are more
public school grounds in Co- ing a video. In the fall pro- overcome the perception that likely to choose friends of the
lumbus, Ohio. gram, there was a 95% in- kids of other races are differ- same race even if it means
The activities included crease in physical movement ent. choosing friends in a differ-
gardening and an “adven- compared with when the chil- A new study used the ent grade. In contrast, if all the
ture education” program. The dren were home. National Longitudinal Study kids in the class are in the
gardening program was held Although it is hardly of Adolescent Health, which same grade, they are more
for 30 to 45 minutes each day, surprising that recreation includes students in grades 7- likely to chose cross-race
and children assisted in plan- programs result in increased 12, to try to determine when friends.
ning, cultivating, planting, physical activity, the authors that will happen. This enor- Integrated extra-cur-
maintaining and harvesting point out that the results are mous study includes more ricular activities also encour-
in the summer, with some ac- encouraging because the pro- than 90,000 students selected age cross-race friends. The
tivities continuing into the grams were not designed for from 132 schools in April examples in the study are
fall. The school cultivated the children with athletic interest 1994. Each student filled out from school, but they obvi-
ground and local nurseries or skills. All they need to par- a questionnaire and was ously apply to other youth
donated the herbs and other ticipate is “a reasonable de- asked to list 5 male and 5 fe- activities as well.
plants. The produce was sold sire to socialize with other male friends from a roster of Given these findings, it
at a farmer’s market, and the children and adults.” For that other students at these is not surprising that school
proceeds went to the school. reason, these kinds of recre- schools. busing did not encourage in-
The children were paid $25 ation programs could attract The authors report that tegration as much as neigh-
each for participating in the the kinds of children who friendships are “highly seg- borhood schools. That’s at
evaluation. most need them – those who regated” by race and the odds least partly because when
The Adventure Educa- are not good at competitive of nominating a same race race and social class are
tion program was an hour sports and not especially ath- friend is 1.8 times the odds of linked, there is less integra-
each day, and consisted of letic, and who are therefore nominating a cross-race tion.
adventure games to teach less likely than other kids to friend. Although statistically
kids to solve problems (in- be involved in physical activi- significant, this is certainly
cluding succeeding in an ath- ties. not as “highly segregated” as R e f e r e n c e :
letic contest) by playing with friendships prior to school Race, School Integration, and
other kids. The games re- Reference: integration. Controlling for Friendship Segregation in
quired constant movement. Physical Activity in other factors, such as belong- A m e r i c a
For example, in a version of Middle School-Aged Chil- ing to the same clubs, de- James Moody
“sharks and minnows,” the dren Participating in a creases that to an average of American Journal of Sociol-
shark stands near a water School-Based Recreation Pro- 1.3. There is enormous varia- ogy, Vol 107, No 3, November
sprinkler that the other kids g r a m tion: in some schools, teens 2001, pgs 679-716
must run through to stay wet C. Lawrence Kien, MD, Ph.D., are just as likely to list a friend Copies free from Mr. Moody
while they try to avoid being and Andrew Chiodo, MA that is a different race as to at 372 Bricker Hall, Dept of
tagged. Those who are tagged Archives of Pediatrics & Ado- list one of the same race, Sociology, Ohio State U, Co-
all become sharks, so all kids lescent Medicine, Vol. 157, whereas in other schools they lumbus, Ohio 43210 or
MYAC stay in the game until there is August 2003, pages 811-815 are five times as likely to list a moody.77@[Link]
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The NAACP celebrates A child’s smile can last a lifetime

100 year Anniversary By ROBYN H. JIMENEZ Medicaid. see them every six months.
The Dallas Examiner Many parents don’t re- Pediatric dentist play a
alize the importance of significant role in teaching
Healthy teeth and tooth proper early care. proper oral care, making the
loss is a different issue when “Baby teeth serve a func- first visit crucial to long-term
you’re 5-years-old than when tion, not only for appearance, dental health.
you’re 55-years-old. Yet, good but they contribute to the By age 2, children
oral hygiene plays a signifi- child’s ability to speak clearly, should begin brushing twice
cant role in maintaining good proper nutrition by having a day with fluoride tooth-
over all physical and mental teeth to chew, said Barefield. paste, as recommended by the
health, at any age. Also, unhealthy teeth American Dental Associa-
Inadequate care can may not be as aesthetically tion.
lead to unhealthy teeth and PASSALONG
pleasing, according to With proper oral care,
children’s permanent teeth
gums, resulting in misalign-
ment, discoloration, gingivi-
••
Barefield. Unhealthy or miss-
ing teeth can lower a child’s can remain permanent and
tis, tooth decay or an abscess. Arts
self-image, and
especially in older healthy.
Untreated, tooth decay children, according the Na- “It’s absolutely possible
can spread through the tionalCulture
Institute of Health. for teeth to last a life-time.
enamel and into the pulp, The care of primary That’s why we recommend to
which houses the nerves, Evelyn
teeth can affect permanent parents, as soon as the fist
causing intense pain. Left Martin
teeth and should start during tooth comes in, to get the child
untreated, decay can lead to infancy, as suggested by use to seeing the dentist regu-
abscess, which can be fatal, Anderson
Texas Health Steps, which larly,” said Barefield. “It re-
according to the Health provides preventive medical ally does give children an
Professional’s Guide to Pediat- and dental checkups for chil- option to keep teeth for a life-
ric Oral Health Management. dren on Medicaid. It’s “Take time.”
Last year, after a 12- Time for Teeth” initiative In Texas, more than 2
year-old in Maryland died states that infant should be million children have access
due to complications of a held during bottle-feeding, to regular dental care through
tooth infection, reports re- then clean the gums with a Children’s Medicaid and
vealed that, nationwide, clean damp washcloth. CHIP. The programs, admin-
about 6.5 million children “The American Acad- istered by the Texas Health
with tooth decay receiving emy of Pediatric Dentistry and Human Services Com-
Children’s Medicaid go un- recommends that soon after mission, provide low-income
treated. However, program the first tooth comes in, par- children with health-care
requires regular dental visits. ents should plan to take their coverage, including dental
“A lot of people are only child to see a dentist, and no checkups twice a year.
driven by discomfort. If their later than age one. As soon as These programs pro-
children are not complaining that first tooth come in they vide health coverage for chil-
about their teeth, they don’t need to start brushing and dren in families that earn up
bring them in,” said Dr. sending them to the dentist,” to 200 percent of the federal
Donna Barefield, a local pe- said Barefield, “For children, poverty level. To apply, visit
diatric dentist who treats chil- dental problems can progress [Link] or
dren covered by Children’s rather quickly, so we like to call 1-877-543-7669.

Austin MHMR Center Opens Doors to Next Step:

Power, Justice, Freedom, Vote was the theme of the past
New Crisis Respite Facility
weekend, and in many ways for the past 100 years. Last week, Austin Travis The expansion of tin, the Texas Department of State
ing a rise in hate crimes and Moskowitz, W.E.B. DuBois, County Mental Health Mental our local crisis services is Health Services, Travis County
On February 12, 2009,
police killings, there is still not Mary White Ovington, Retardation Center the result of the new funding Healthcare District and New
the NAACP will mark its
a level playing field in eco- Moorfield Storey and John (ATCMHMR) kicked off the offi- appropriated during the 2007 Milestones Foundation have
100th anniversary. The
nomic and educational op- Hanyes Holmes when they cial opening of the new Crisis legislative session. Local part- provided local support and
NAACP Headquarters, based
portunities for every commu- said back in 1909: “Hence Respite “Next Step” Program, at ners, including the City of Aus- funding for this project.
in Baltimore, MD, along with
its 1,700 units nationwide, nity. The audacious dream of we call upon all the believ- 6222 N Lamar with a ribbon-
will host celebrations and America, a land where oppor- ers in democracy to join in a cutting ceremony. Key stake-
observances throughout the tunity exists for all and where national conference for the holders present included
year ending on February 12, every person is given a chance discussion of present evils, Michael D. Maples from the
2010, that highlight the sig- to reach their full potential, the voicing of protests, and Texas Department of State
nificant role the organization still remains elusive.” the renewal of the struggle Health Services, Austin City
has played in leading social Texas NAACP Presi- for civil and political lib- Councilmember Lee Leffingwell,
change in America. dent Gary Bledsoe said, erty.” So, the NAACP goes Trish Young Brown of the Travis
“Our journey remains “Hopefully the time will on, its original mission still County Healthcare District, Joyce
unfinished,” says NAACP come when all Americans intact 100 years later: “To Orr, New Milestones Founda-
President Ben Jealous. “Afri- and Texans can join the promote equality of rights tion President and Diana Kern,
can Americans suffer dispro- voices of Oswald Villard, Ida and to eradicate caste or race local advocate representing con-
portionately from the eco- Wells Barnett, William En- prejudice among the citizens sumer interest. Next Step pro-
nomic recession, we are see- glish Walling, Henry of the United States.” vides services for individuals
that need short-term (up to two
City Hall Alert by Council member weeks), community-based resi-
dential and outpatient psychi-

Sheryl Cole
atric services.
This new program
reduction proposals, go to
February 16, 2009 - As Recent appointments to will provide in-facility care
we celebrate this Black His- [Link]/bud- Boards and Commissions - for up to two weeks for indi-
tory Month, we remember our get. The final action plan will Michael Jones - Robert viduals who are experienc-
past, rejoice in our progress be presented to the City Coun- Mueller Municipal Airport ing a psychiatric crisis and
and reflect on the challenges cil on February 26th. Plan Implementation Advi- who may be at risk of not
of our future. We’re working Acting City Auditor - sory Commission; Ellen maintaining stability inde-
hard at City Hall and I want Steve Morgan, who has served Sweets - Sustainable Food pendently in the commu-
to share some of our recent as Austin’s City Auditor will Policy Board; Candace Wade nity. The program also in-
highlights and upcoming retire on February 28th. We - African American Resource cludes up to two weeks of
projects: commend Steve for his out- Advisory Commission. outpatient programs de-
Lions Municipal Golf standing service to the City of I am honored to serve signed to develop commu-
Course (Muny) - The City Austin. He will be missed. On you on the Austin City Coun- nity support systems and
Council approved a resolu- February 12th, the City Coun- cil. Please feel free to contact educate consumers on re-
tion supporting the Travis cil appointed Taylor Dudley our office if we can be of any covery life skills needed to
County Historical as Acting City Auditor effec- assistance to you. Our num- prevent future hospitaliza- The Browns
Commission’s application to tive March 1st. ber is 512-974-2266. tions or incarcerations.
the Texas Historical Com-
mission for a historical
marker at Muny. This distinc-
tion, approved by the Com-
mission, recognizes the golf
course as one of the first inte-
grated public golf courses in
the South.
New Fire Chief - The
City of Austin welcomed
Austin’s first female Fire
Chief, Rhoda Mae Kerr. Chief
Kerr previously served as Fire
Chief in Little Rock, AR. We
look forward to her leader-
ship.
2009 Budget - We’re all
affected by the economic
downturn of our nation. The
City Manager presented his
cost-reduction plan to ad-
dress a projected $20 million
shortfall in the General Fund.
The community will have an
opportunity to give input on
this plan at a Town Hall Meet-
ing on February 19th from
6pm to 8pm at the Mexican
American Cultural Center,
600 River Street. Citizen feed-
back can also be emailed at
communityfeedback@[Link].
For a copy of the presentation Capital metro 4/1color
and the detailed menu of cost-
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Villager Sportsville

HT men lose as
had five assists. and Lauren Dorsey 10.
Texas Wesleyan had Kerrie Patterson-
four players in double figures: Brown is head coach of the
Keona Ray, 15, Kim Gatlin Huston-Tillotson Lady

women beat Texas and Astin Williams, 13 each, Rams.

Wesleyan
was tops for his team with 20 just over two minutes left the In the women’s con-
points. Austinite Darrall visiting Rams were out front test Kevetta Williams, a fresh-
Glover had eight points and by 15 points. Huston- man, was the game’s pace-
By Geor
Georgge Har din
Hardin 14 rebounds for the local Tillotson players missed 10 maker with 28 points as the
Spor tsBea
tsBeatt
SportsBea Rams. shots in a row as the clock was Huston-Tillotson Lady Rams
It was a battle of the rams Rex Kyles and James running down. overcame the Texas Wesleyan
as the Texas Wesleyan Univer- Black contributed eight points “We couldn’t capi- Lady Rams 78-69. A gradu-
sity Rams overcame the each for the homestanding talize on all the turnovers that ate of University High School
Huston-Tillotson University Rams. Huston-Tillotson was we forced,” said William Bell, in Waco, Williams connected
Rams 79-63 Saturday, Feb. 14, 6 for 37 in the first half from Huston-Tillotson assistant. on nine of 17 from the field
at Mary E. Branch Gymnasium. the field. As the teams broke “We forced 26 turnovers and and hit eight of 11 in shoot-
Four players for Texas for the half Texas Wesleyan only got 20 points out of it. ing from the free-throw line.
Wesleyan hit scores in the had a 35-26 lead. Upon re- That was A-OK but we got Williams’ 28 points was a
double figures as the visitors turning, with the visitors stagnant on offense. They season’s record for the Lady
trailed at times but surged ahead by 10 points, Huston- killed us on the boards. They Rams. She surpassed
ahead in the second half to Tillotson made a fast-paced got 50 rebounds on us. That Shaneka Mason who made 25
claim a victory in the Red River 15-4 run early in the second hurt big time.” Curtis Jones is points in an earlier game
Athletic Conference Game. half to inch ahead 45-44, pro- head men’s basketball coach. against Texas College.
Leading all players pelled by Glover’s successful “I think we did a Four Lady Rams
was Texas Wesleyan’s Chris fast-break jump shot. From good job to keep attacking, posted double-figure scoring
Berry with 25 points. He was that point on Texas Wesleyan getting to the basket,” said marks. Ashley Bell had 16
10 for 17 in shooting and had began to move out front and Texas Wesleyan head coach points and 16 rebounds. Brit-
nine rebounds and five steals. Huston-Tillotson remained Terry Waldrop. “They’ve got tany Jones had 13 points and
Kennith Gober had 18 points behind for the remainder of a talented team, pressured us Shaneka Mason had 12
for Texas Wesleyan, Terrell the game. really well. We were finally points for Huston-Tillotson.
Henry 16, and Ryan Barnes Texas Wesleyan able to break some of the pres- Iesha Everline scored 17
made 12. Huston-Tillotson’s racked up an 8-1 run within sure and get a couple of easy points and led the game in
Gabe Haskins, a graduate of a three-minute time span to rebounds, with 17. Deanira TAKING AIM—Shaneka Mason jumps to shoot for
baskets.” Brennen Shingleton
Shoemaker High in Killeen, gain a 65-56 advantage. With Monday and Everline both Huston-Tillotson as two defenders from Texas Wesleyan
is assistant coach of the team.
University move in against her. On the left is Andria Mitchell

Emmett Ashford made mark as and on the right Sheleatha Simmons. Photo by George E.
Hardin

umpire in major leagues

By George Hardin SportsBeat
pire in Major League Base- ture called “Safe” is the larg-
ball, taking a post with the est single piece in the exhibit
American League. He um- and shows Ashford with his
pired his first major league arms spread and hands
game in April 1966, when down indicating that the
Cleveland defeated Wash- player made it safely to the
ington 5-2. base. It is based on a photo-
Born in Los Angeles, graph taken of Ashford in
Ashford attended Chapman 1955. The larger-than-life
University and had been a sculpture is more than six feet
postal worker before he be- tall and the outstretched arms
gan umpiring at the age of 36. measure 92 inches from fin-
Ashford served as an outfield gertip to fingertip. On a trip
umpire in the All-Star game to Seattle I was able to get a
in 1967 and he worked the close look at the sculpture and
World Series in 1970. He the 42 other pieces of art,
reached mandatory retire- which includes paintings,
ment age that year and began prints and photographs. The
Emmett Ashford working as a public relations art is distributed throughout
representative for Major the park’s several levels and
Emmett Ashford made Paso Texans and the Juarez League Baseball. He had a in the Terrace Club lounge on
history when be became the Indios. Another was Tijuana heart attack at the age of 65 the first base side of Safeco
first black professional um- Portros. Dissension began and died in Marina del Rey, Park.
pire in organized baseball. He when the Portros complained Calif., March 1, 1980. Ashford’s daughter,
took to the mound on Feb. 20, about late salary payments. Ashford is the center- Adrienne Cherie Ashford, wrote
1951, as an umpire in the There were financial and piece of an unusual collection his biography, “Strrr-ike!!:
Southwest International management problems and of baseball-related images Emmett Ashford, Major League
League (SIL). The SIL was a the SIL folded after two sea- called Art in the Park at Safeco Umpire.” She is an educator
short-lived organization that sons. Ashford went on to Field, home of the Seattle with a master of arts degree from
was created by a merger be- umpire in the Pacific Coast Mariners. It is called the most California State University and
tween the Arizona-Texas League for nine years and comprehensive permanent serves as editor of a dance maga- IN IT GOES—Huston-Tillotson’s James Black tips one in
League and Sunset League. then he was selected as the art exhibit at any athletic fa- zine. The biography was pub- during the game with Texas Wesleyan University. Black made
Among teams were the El first African-American um- cility in the nation. The sculp- lished in 2004. eight points as the HT Rams lost 79-63. Photo by George E. Hardin

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2009 Juneteenth Essay Competition - Texas African
American History Project Deadline Extended to February 27th for
The Juneteenth Com- ments of the competition are
mittee and Greater East Aus- complemented by the benefits
Committee and the Greater
East Austin Youth Associa-
BiGAUSTIN 2009 BUSINESS PLAN
tin Youth Association an-
nounce the 2009 Juneteenth
of participation. Participa-
tion in the competition invites
tion.
Sponsors are needed to
COMPETITION
Essay Competition, open to
elementary, middle and high
students to offer personal per-
spectives, explore Texas his-
support this competition. In Winner eligible to win $10,000 in cash and prizes
addition to providing an edu-
school students in Central tory and be a part of a celebra- AUSTIN, Texas —
cational experience for Cen-
Texas. Students are encour- tion that honors liberty, jus- BiGAUSTIN (BiG) – Central
tral Texas students, all spon-
aged to write an essay that tice and the pursuit of happi- Texas’ single-source solu-
sors will receive benefits ac-
reflects the importance of ness-unalienable rights that tion for entrepreneurial edu-
cording the level of sponsor-
Juneteenth by answering - should be afforded every hu- cation, tailored business
ship. See the 2009 Central
Juneteenth “Why it is impor- man being. Students can counseling, and flexible
Texas Juneteenth Sponsor-
tant to Texans.” download an application loans – is gearing up for the
ship Packet for details. If you
Intended to provide students from the Central Texas second annual BiG IDEA
are interested in sponsoring
with an applied academic Juneteenth website at Business Plan Competition.
this event, please visit
learning experience and civic [Link]. BiGAUSTIN has extended
[Link]
engagement, this essay com- Entries must include the the application deadline.
and click on the sponsorship
petition will offer an oppor- author’s full name, address, All entries are now due by
link.
tunity for students to demon- and phone numbers. Sub- February 27, 2009.
For additional informa-
strate areas of education de- missions must be post- The competition pro-
tion, please contact Tiffany
fined by the Texas Essential marked or delivered no later vides small business own-
Johnson Carter at 512-413-5681
Skills and Knowledge – per- than March 31, 2009 to be ers the opportunity to sub-
tjcarter@[Link]
ception, creative expression/ considered. Essay winners mit a business idea to be
ABOUT Greater East
performance, historical and will be notified by May 4, evaluated by a panel of
Austin Youth Association
cultural heritage, and critical 2009. All entries become the hand-picked judges, which
(GEAYA) - GEAYA is a
evaluation. The learning ele- property of the Juneteenth includes early-stage inves-
501(c)3 non-profit, volunteer
tors, experienced entrepre-
organization established in
neurs, high-tech industry
1975 to provide organized
EMPLOYMENT/BIDS/PRO- and structured sports activi-
leaders, bankers, and busi-
ness lawyers.
ties for the economically dis-
POSALS/PUBLIC advantaged youth of East
“In only its second
year, we are proud to an-
BiGAustin Executive Director Jeanette Peten (l) and BiGAustin
staff are prepared to take applications.
Austin. In 1996, the City of
INFORMATION/ Austin Parks and Recreation
nounce the BiG Idea Busi-
creating wealth. These
ness Plan Competition has pants a unique opportunity
FOR SALE/FOR RENT/MISC (PARD) designated GEAYA
as the official City sponsor of
already doubled the to network with members of clubs are now in schools all
award,” said Jeannette Austin’s business commu- over Austin.
City of AustinPurchasing the Annual Juneteenth Cel- nity and develop contacts BiGAUSTIN is the
Peten, Executive Director
ebration. PARD’s effort
OfficeAdvertisements02/16/2009 and Founder, BiGAUSTIN. that can help launch or leading self-sustainable
through GEAYA raises the grow their small businesses. small business development
On October 2, 1995, a revision to the City’s MBE/WBE DBEs “This year, the winner will
Ordinance became effective. The Ordinance establishes new goals for MBE/ cultural awareness and em- Last year, the competition organization providing in-
receive cash and in-kind
WBE or DBE Participation Bid/Proposal. Bidders are required to docu- braces the diversity of this his- had 60 submissions. The novative growth strategies
prizes valued at $10,000.”
ment efforts to solicit MBE/WBE or DBEs in the Compliance Plan. The torical event for all of Austin. winner was Gayle Skiera, to underserved entrepre-
Three finalists will be
Goals for each project and the instructions and forms for the Compliance Founder and CEO of The neurs in Central Texas. For
Plan are included in the MBE/WBE or DBE Program Packet included in Let our Classifieds selected to present their “big
idea” to an anticipated au- Money Academy, which more details on the BiG Idea
the solicitation. For construction contracts, the MBE/WBE or DBE Pro- work for you. Call
dience of more than 500 provides hands-on experi- Business Plan Competition,
gram Packet is a separately bound volume of the Project Manual. ALL 476-0082
BIDS AND COMPLIANCE PLANS NOT RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE prominent members of the ence with money, coupled guidelines and rules for en-
DATE AND TIME SET FORTH WILL BE RETURNED TO THE BID- for more local business community at with lessons on key finan- tering the competition, visit
DER UNOPENED. SPECIAL NOTICE: Solicitations issued on behalf of information, look us up the April 17th BiG Idea Day cial distinctions, which em- [Link], or con-
the Electric Utility Dept. (Austin Energy) are no longer advertised in the on the web at Luncheon. This annual, power kids to see the value tact BiGAUSTIN at 512-928-
Austin American Statesman. Notices will be posted on the City of Austin sold out event offers partici- of using money as a tool for 8010.
Purchasing website at: [Link] [Link]
$$$$$$$$$
A. CONSTRUCTION ADVERTISEMENTS - ALL CONSTRUC-
TION SEALED BIDS addressed to the City of Austin will be received
PRIOR TO date and time indicated for the following project(s), in Request for Proposal
A Historical Chronology Of
Black Austin Up To 1980
the Reception Area, 10th FL., Ste. 1045, Office of Contract and Land
Austin Community College
Management, OCLM, One Texas Center (OTC), 505 Barton Springs Rd.,
District is requesting proposals
Austin, TX, then publicly opened and read aloud in the 10th FL.
from firms for the purpose of se-
Conference Room, Ste. 1045, unless otherwise indicated in the ad- By Chuck Pennie L.C. Anderson. The first ers. Practically all attempts of
lecting a provider for irrigation sys-
vertisement. All Bids received after the time set forth will be re-
tems repair and maintenance ser- Special to the Villager school building was at Olive such has been proven to be
turned to the bidder unopened. The OWNER’s Official opening the July 1839 - Mahala and Curve Streets. unconstitutional, they
vices district-wide.
Bids shall establish the time for opening of the Bids. All Bid Depos- Murchison, a 10 year old mu- 1940 - Austin has a claimed.
its are refundable upon return of documents within the specified This was a conversation
Request for Proposal No. 934- latto slave is the first black population of 70,000,14,000 of
time frame and in good condition, unless otherwise indicated. UN-
09019RW person in Austin. She works who is black. The blacks lived between Austin’s City Fa-
LESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, Project Manuals, Plans and Ad-
denda may be obtained at the Office of Engineering Design & Sur- All proposals must be sub- as a maid for the wife of mainly in the eastern part of thers and other controlling
veying, PWD, Ste. 760, OTC. First time bidders are encouraged to mitted to the Purchasing Depart- Alexander Murchison for town. Most of the city’s eight factors to arrive at a solution
attend the pre-bid conference to assure their understanding of ment by no later than 2:00 p.m., which Murchison School is schools for blacks are now in to the fact that blacks were
Owner’s bidding and contracting requirements, particularly M/WBE Central Time, on Thursday, April later named. East Austin. Clarksville El- present in small numbers in
Procurements Program requirements. Cashiers or Certified Check 2, 2009. March 1865 - Wesley ementary and Brackenridge practically all sections of the
Payable to the City of Austin or acceptable Bid Bond must accom- The Request for Proposal is Chapel Methodist Episcopal city, excepting the area just
Elementary, 419 West Eliza-
pany each bid. Bidders will be required to provide Payment/Perfor- available in the ACC Purchasing
Church is organized. The first beth Street are exceptions. east of East Avenue and south
mance bonds as specified in the bidding documents. The City re- Office [(512)223-1044] between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., church building is built in 1946 - Heman Marion of the city cemetery. This area
serves the right to reject any and all Bids and to waive any informal-
Monday through Friday, and on the 1874-75 at Fourth Street and Sweat is rejected by the Uni- seem to be an all black popu-
ity in the bids received.
Bidders must attend any Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference and are ACC Purchasing website: http:// Congress Avenue. Currently versity of Texas Law School lation.
encouraged to attend any non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference to ensure [Link]/purchase/ Wesley United Methodist because he is black. He sues The City Fathers de-
their understanding of Owner’s bidding and contracting requirements, par- [Link]. All responses Church is located at 1164 San and wins in the U.S. Supreme cided to recommend that the
ticularly MBE/WBE Procurement Program requirements. If the Pre-Bid must be sealed and returned to the Bernard Street. Court in 1950. UT admits the nearest approach to the solu-
Conference is mandatory the Bidder must arrive and sign-in within fifteen ACC Purchasing Office, ACC Ser- June 1865 - Union Gen- first blacks to some graduate tion of the segregation prob-
(15) minutes of the scheduled start time of the meeting, otherwise the vice Center, 9101 Tuscany Way, eral Gordon Granger arrives lem will be the designation of
programs.
Bidder will not be allowed to submit a Bid for the project. Austin, Texas 78754, by the date
in Texas to declare the slaves 1952 - Samuel Huston this district as a negro district,
1. ONION CRK FLOOD HAZRD MITIGATION ECOSYS- and time indicated above. Elec-
tronically transmitted responses free, more than two years af- and Tillotson Colleges merge and that all the facilities and
TEM RESTOR. & REC. (CIP 8602 6307 6803). IFB 6100 CLMC025.
will NOT be accepted unless oth- ter President Lincoln enacted to form Huston-Tillotson Col- conveniences be provided the
Pickup bid docs at OTC, STE 760, Gabriel Stan 974-7151 after 2/16/09. A
refundable deposit of $50 is required. For info Darryl Haba, 974-7205. A erwise stated in the documents. the Emancipation Proclama- lege. negros in this district as an
MANDATORY Vendor Conf will be held at One Texas Center, 505 Barton The ACC Board of Trustees tion. 1955 - The UT Board of incentive to draw the negro
Sprgs Rd, 8th floor Conf Rm A at 1:00P on 2/24/09. Offers due prior to reserves the right to reject any and/ 1867 - Blacks organize Regents decides to allow population to this area and
10:30A on 3/12/09. No Compliance Plan due. Offers will be opened on 3/ or all responses and waive all for- the First Baptist Church in the blacks to enroll in all classes. away from white populated
12/09 at 10:30A. malities in the solicitation process. rear of a blacksmith’s shop on September 1956 marks the areas where they now lived.
2. WATER TREATMENT PLANT 4 CM@R (CIP 3960-2207- the southeast corner of Con- first time black undergradu- No other district with a heavy
7185) RFQ CLMA002. Pick up at OTC, STE 760 after 2/16/09. No
MB/WBE
“Austin Canyon Corpora- gress Avenue and West 10th ates enroll. negro population will be pro-
Deposit is required. For info Carolyn Williams at 974-7049 or Robert vided these amenities.
tion is requesting certified COA Street under the leadership of 1967 - City Council es-
Hengst at 974-3490. A Pre-submittal meeting will be held on Wednesday,
minoritysubcontractor bids for the the Rev. Jacob Fontain. The tablishes a Human Rights As a result of not being
2/25/09 at Austin City Hall, in Council Chambers, Rm 1001, 301 W. 2nd
Street, Austin, TX at 1:00P. Responses due prior to 5:00P on Thursday, Dittmar Gym Enclosure bidding 2/ church later moves to a build- Commission. provided facilities and conve-
3/12/09. Offerors will be read aloud on Thursday, 3/12/09 at 5:00P in Conf 26/09. Call 327-3135 or e-mail ing at 14th and Red River 1968 - Wilhemina Delco niences (water, electricity,
Rm 10A. info@[Link] for specific Streets. becomes the first black elected garbage pickups and sanita-
information.” 1860s - The black com- tion services), blacks moved
B. SERVICES AND SYSTEMS CONTRACTING/ C. COM- to the Austin Independent
MODITIES - Solicitations will be issued, and sealed bids or proposals Employment munity of Masontown is School District Board. to four specific areas;
may be received at the Purchasing Office, Municipal Building, 124 W. founded by Ralford and Sam 1970- The U.S. Justice Masontown -
Drivers Wanted
8th St., 3rd floor, Room 308/310, telephone number (512) 974-2500, Mason Jr. who purchase Department files suit against Masontown was bounded by
Drivers:New Pay Increases
Austin, TX until the dates and times specified on following item(s): Sixth Street on the north,
Get Pre-hired now! property on Cedar/Fourth AISD for failure to desegre-
B. SOLICITATION SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
Swift offers local CDL training Street. gate schools. Volma Overton, Third Street on the south,
1. SDC0160 LOCKSMITH MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
SERVICES. Offers due prior to 2:00P on 3/4/09.
and employs - dedicated regional 1868 - The Freedman’s president of the Austin Chap- Waller Street on the west and
and OTR fleets. Bureau School opens the first ter of the NAACP, also sues. Chicon Street on the east.
2.BKH0033REBID1 RECYCLING DROP_OFF CENTER. Of-
800-397-1908 school building for blacks. It 1971 - Berl Hancock be- Wheatsville -
fers due prior to 11:00A on 3/4/09.
3. RML0012 PAINTING SERVICES. A Vendor Conf will be held Austin was also paid for by blacks. comes the first black elected Wheatsville’s boundaries
at Municipal Bldg, 3rd FLR at 2:00P on 2/25/09. Offers due prior to 2:00P
Community 1871 - The black com- to the City Council since re- were Rio Grande Street on the
on 3/5/09. munity of Clarksville is construction. east, Shoal Creek on the west,
4. SSC0095 BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM REPAIR College founded when Charles Grif- 1975 - Nineteenth Street 24th Street on the south and
AND RELATED SERVICES FOR THE AUSTIN CONVENTION CEN- New Jobs for the Week 26th Street on the north.
fin, whose freed name was is changed to Martin Luther
TER AND PALMER EVENTS CENTER. Offers due prior to 2:30P on of 02/16/09 Charles Clark. He buys some King Jr. Blvd at the urging of Clarksville - Clarksville
3/4/09. Part-Time (50%) Computer
5. SDC0161 TRAILER MOUNTED THERMOPLASTIC acreage on what is now West black groups. is between Waterson and
Support Senior Technician
PREMELTER. Offers due prior to 3:00P on 3/4/09. 10th Street. 1980 - The Carver Mu- 10th Street with West Lynn on
Cypress Creek Campus
C. SOLICITATION COMMODITIES 20 hours per week, as as- January 1881 - The seum, a repository for local the east and the Missouri Pa-
1. STA0197 ELECTRICALLY HEATED VAPORIZERS AND signed. American Missionary Asso- black history opens. A new cific Railroad tracks (MoPac)
PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES FOR SULFUR DIOXIDE. Offers due $1,587-$1,984/Monthly ciation opens Tillotson Col- facility and the George Wash- on the west.
prior to 10:30A on 3/3/09. Job #0902007 lege and Normal Institute. ington Carver Library is estab- Kincheonville - It’s
2. STA0189 RE-BID 24-MONTH CONTRACT FOR FIRE Head Librarian 1900 - Samuel Huston lished. boundaries were Brodie Lane
HYDRANT UPPER BARRELS. Offers due prior to 11:30A on 3/3/09. Cypress Creek Campus on the west, Longview on the
College is founded at Wesley HISTORICAL BLACK
3. STA0198 36-MONTH REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FOR Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm. Methodist Church. The first SETTLEMENTS east, Paisano Trail on the
FIRE HYDRANTS. Offers due prior to 10:30A on 3/4/09. Commensurate upon experi-
THE CITY OF AUSTIN HEREBY NOTIFIES ALL OFFERORS president was R.S. Around 1927 there had north and Davis lane on the
ence.
THAT IN REGARD TO ANY CONTRACT ENTERED INTO PUR- Lovinggood. been considerable talk in Aus- south.
Job #0902008
SUANT TO THIS ADVERTISEMENT; MINORITY BUSINESS EN- 1907 - A new high tin, as well as other cities, in Disclaimer::
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TERPRISES WILL BE AFFORDED EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd. school for black students is regard to the race segregation This research is based
SUBMIT OFFERS IN RESPONSE TO THIS INVITATION AND WILL 6th Floor, Austin, TX 78752 established. It is later named problem. “This problem can- on information filed in the
NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE GROUNDS OF Job Line (512) 223-5621 L.C. Anderson High School, not be solved legally under Austin History Center and
RACE, COLOR, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY IN CON- hhtp://www/[Link] after the educator who was any zoning law known to us the Carver Museum at 1165
SIDERATION FOR AN AWARD. Angelina Street in Austin,TX.
EEO/AA/M/F/D/V the brother of the principal, at present”, held the city pow-