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“Our vote and our money are the two most powerful things we have. Be careful who you give them too.”

Roy Douglas Malonson

Vol. 23, Issue 27

GERRYMANDERING VS THE “AMERICAN” VOTING SYSTEM

***Showing the nature of politicians as they redraw, redistrict and fight over dirty politics.

Political Cartoon Credit: Brian Green

By SIR CHRISTOFER WAYNE

This picture is the symbol for Gerryamndering as it is called “the gerrymander” Original cartoon of “The Gerry-Mander”, this is the political cartoon that led to the coining of the term. 1812

“The court today does great damage to that right of equal opportunity. Not because it denies the existence of that right, but because it refuses to enforce it” Justice Sotomayor. What does your vote truly mean in a world run by corrupt politicians and media driven perceptions? Is it enough to just be able to say “well at least I voted?” For ages minority

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communities have lived inside of a reality based on narratives from historically racial times.

The fact that black Americans were once considered 3/5ths a person let alone property should open one’s eyes into the confused mess that we are existing in here in the United States. Yet, we continue to vote and actively participate in political games that don’t really concern the community nor our socio-economic disposition herein America. KEEP VOTING! This isn’t

a hoo-rah chant for radical black powerism, but rather some insight into the world of politics in which we are all attempting to raise families in.

If you keep up with Texas politics you may have heard of this term called Gerrymandering going around. Who is Gerry and why aren’t we paying more attention to him America?! In simple terms, this word describes the political strategy in which electoral boundaries are drawn out-of-character and mapped

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unevenly to give one party or political group favor over another. This mainly supports a racially motivated socio-economical political movement as these lines are drawn throughout the city to disadvantage blacks and hispanic people by diluting their voting power through two methods of gerrymandering; cracking which involves spreading a concentrated group of similar votes over many districts to deny them a large voting sample and packing which concentrates Continued on Page 4

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Wanted Black Leadership

I am responding to the article, “Wanted, Black Leadership” in the African-American News & Issues dated May 28 – June 3, 2018.

My picture was among the leaders that implied that there has been no leadership from those listed persons.

There has been leadership but possible not up to the writer’s expectation. As for myself, I have for 60 years, tried and made every effort possible to give quality Christian leadership. I have not raped the community for my selfishness or to gain wealth or popularity.

While there are some community leaders and politicians that have gotten rich and have gained significant power using the community to enhance their growth, gas stations, grocery stores, random machine shops and other businesses, needed permission to establish in Acres Homes.

We have seen many persons in authority to give that permission to have apartment complexes, fuel stations, ranches, shops and other businesses.

Yet these same leaders cannot get a community sign at the entrance of this old community. While we have signed permission for a many community leaders to what we thought was to the community’s good but ended up being personal gifts.

I have in these 60 years not received a political dollar for myself nor privileges for the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. If there has been no leadership why don’t those of you that have gained personal benefits in the name of the community do the job as leaders. Oh yes, if I have not provided leadership, why have so many community projects requested my signature?

May the God of the universe bless and keep us all, ever forgive us of our graft and greed.

Pastor F.N. Williams, Sr.,

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Wanted Black Leadership Part 2

The late Adam Clayton Powell is the best example of a model Black Politician.

His short reign as Chairman of the House Committee on Education and Labor, managed the Passage of Legislation that created Medicare, Medicaid, Head Start and an increase in minimum wages.

There is no substantial programs in the Black communities because the so called Blac Leadership has been bought off with campaign money going to the church pastors and the precinct chairs.

Blacks have been completely lost hope in all politicians. They believe that the Political Parties are like a play, the characters change but the script stays the same. No one is addressing the concerns and issues affecting Blacks. They are; public education, failing neighborhood schools, affordable housing, economic development, flooding, high poverty, mass incarceration, Mental illness, police reform, safe and clean environment, student drop out, employment, crime, job discrimination, well maintenance infrastructure, poor street lights, contracts or the promotion of Black business and poor or no representation in the City, County, School Districts, State and Congress.

A writer wrote in 2012. “The Need for Authentic Teaching: Is The Black Church Breeding And Bleeding Blasphemy?” The article continued by stating, “The mode and means by which most Christian based Black churches operate today is probably a disgrace and discredit to themname of Christ.”

All over America in the Black communities there are churches on every corner or on the same block, so why are there more crime and poverty in areas that the Black churches are located? The Black churches, Black pastors, Black elected officials and Black Precinct chairs are the reason the Black communities are in such deployable condition.

What we need is a Transformation Center. We unfortunately live in a media age and consequently, reading and thinking are no longer fundamental. Critical thinking is not in the picture. Deductive reasoning? Our point is to draw attention to the fact that we need A Transformation Center in Houston NOW! When we transform people in their thinking and their behavior. If you provide new information to people, they will develop new attitudes, think their way out of a box, and stop electing Blacks that do not have their interests. It’s time to make a clean fresh start. Demand Accountability: Education, Politics, Economics, and Representation are critical to the survival of Blacks. “STEP UP OR STEP DOWN!!

What power to change the coditions in your community? Discover the power within yourself! Take a stand with action, vote like your life depended upon it. Serve on jury and grand juryand never rely of your religious leaders and elected officials.

To be Continued...

- Mae Doyle

We MUST Understand

First of all, we as people MUST clear up our legal status so that the nation’s of the world can recognize us as a people apart of the human family. When I say “we as a people” I mean the people with hair like lambs wool and skin like burnished brass.

The copper complexion people. The aboriginal people of the America’s have taken on the slave brands(negroe black colored African american or indian) of their European occupiers. We are still 3/5 persons because we have no name(smith, Jones, johnson) or nationality.

Without a NAME you have no inheritance or birthright(the true reason why they made us take on the names of our slave master, to disinherite us) Without a NATIONALITY you cannot rely

on any Treaty or Constitution to protect you because you are outside the human family. Which is why they can do whatever they want to, to our people and nothing is ever done about it.

The issue is not, or ever will be Civil Rights, this is a HUMAN RIGHTS issue of the highest order. As long as these people do not have the history of who we are the injustices will continue.

We are the descendants of the longest standing treaty in the world the Treaty of Peace and Friendship(amity and commerce) We were the first nation to recognize the united states as a nation. That is your birthright that is your nationality. We are the Moors.

- Kamal Ahmed El Bey

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EDITORIAL & OPINION

The Standard View

By Billy “Hollywood” Groves

African-American Heritage

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nless you are a member of the original indigenous people who were living in this area we now call America, you came to this “New World” as an immigrant as early as the 1400’s , when explorers from Europe, Africa and other places made their journey to this land. As a matter of fact, there were African sea men, workers and explores who came with Christopher Columbus in 1492 when he discovered America.

The reason I’m going back in history is because we have a lot of people these days who seem to have a problem with Black people using the term African American. To me, this is a racist problem energized by our current fake, dysfunctional racist President Donald Trump. Trump has shown a lot of disrespect for Black people since becoming president.

Disrespect for African Americans and other minority races have become popular in certain areas and especially with certain dumb racists these days.

As an elected Houston County Crockett, Texas law official recently wrote a very disturbing racist article in a local newspaper in Houston County.

He wrote in the Grapeland, Texas Messenger newspaper that he questioned the loyalty, patriotism, love and respect for America by African Americans. He rambled on and on with racist comments and questions such as “Do you want to be African or American?”.

The first thing I will say to that man (and I know him personally) is, “I know you have had a lot of personal mental

problems, but now you are displaying a very stupid racist, foolish view of yourself”.

Secondly, I would point out that, “I know that there are some people, like you, who came from low financial backgrounds, who are jealous of some African-Americans and the success that they are having and that this is a problem for people like you, because in your weak racist minds you have always thought that you were better than African-Americans.”

African-Americans were the only race of people in America who were forced to build this place with no reparations. We were called the “N” word and other un-American insulting names for centuries. The term African-American is a patriotic, inspirational and a motivating incentive to not only Black people, but all Americans.

The writer of the racist article mentioned above, served in the U.S. Army and was a former Houston Police officer for a longtime back in the days when the Houston Police department was known for being very racist toward Black people. Remember the days of the “throw down guns” where the H.P.D. officers would illegally place guns at the scene of crimes when unarmed people were shot and killed, which in most cases were Black men. So it comes as no surprise that “this person” is comfortable with writing such racist comments.

I can only think that he was probably jealous of the Black military people he served with in the Army, because they were loyal Americans and better people than he thought they were capable of being.

The freedom of the press, media outlets and news is protected by our U.S. Constitution, so this inept, absurd racist man has the American “rule of the law” to write his version of his reality.

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We MUST Understand

By Roy Douglas Malonson, Publisher

Our Democracy is Under Attack!

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resident Franklin D. Roosevelt once encouraged the American people to always remember who the power belongs to. He said, “Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and senators and congressmen and government officials, but the voters of this country.”

Even though it has been decades since President Roosevelt was in leadership, I find that his words are very timely in the year 2018.

As it is, the American people are confronted with a major obstacle – some people care and others could care less.

But the idea that our democracy is under attack is enough to keep me on my toes, because I know how these things can be.

This is a subject I presented not too long ago. However, I feel the need to revisit the issue because the state of our nation is still in disarray under the administration of the current president. We MUST Understand the severity of the elements set before us. There is a reason why the founding fathers of the union decided to structure the country under a democratic system. Although Donald Trump could care less what the logic was behind their reasoning, the fact remains he is still the Commander-in-Chief. Therefore, the decisions, executive orders and privileges he imposes as leader of these United States has the power to affect each of our lives.

First of all, in order for our readers to gain an understanding of what I am referring to by suggesting our, “Democracy is

Under Attack”; we must look at the definition of what democracy is. According to Webster’s Dictionary, a democracy is a “government by the people; especially: rule of the majority and a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving periodically held free elections.”

Simply put, the American culture was established on principles which entitle the people to have a say and some power in regards to the decisions which are made around the nation on our behalf. Many people take these tools for granted and overlook the power they have and that is one of the biggest mistakes a person can do. I often say that we have two of the most powerful tools that any person can have. “Our money” and “our vote” are like dynamite, therefore, we should be careful whom we give them to.

Entrusting a person like Donald Trump into office can transform our democracy into a dictatorship overnight and there is nothing we can do about it once the damage is done.

While, I am on the subject, I would like to share with our readers some key distinctions I found in reference to democracy and dictatorship. In a democracy the leader of the party with the most votes is in control, but they still have to answer to their political party and the voters. Furthermore, the political parties within a democracy represent different points of view and compete for the votes of the electorate; the candidate who emerges victorious after a fair election becomes an elected official. Other qualities associated with a democracy are: the freedom in which newspapers have to report factual evidence and even criticize the government when mistakes are made or if there’s disagreement;

in a democractic system people can read and watch what they choose, just as they can be affiliated or join any club, political party or other group.

On the contrary in a dictatorship there’s just one leader who has complete control over the party and the country. As such the government tightly controls all aspects of the state and will often ban or tightly control groups and meetings; a dictatorship completely disregards the rights of individual citizens. The government and state will try to control all citizens through laws, police, spying and force. Whereas in a democracy the people are the most important assets, in a dictatorship the government itself is principle. There are no other political parties in a dictatorship, all allegiance belongs to the dictator and any opposition is banned and/or disposed of. Finally, the government in a dictatorship controls every element of people’s lives, including radio, cinema and newspapers.

We have repeatedly witnessed the carelessness and lack of concern that Donald Trump has for the democracy. With each passing day and each passing bill, it is clear the only thing or person Trump cares about is himself.

It is his way or way at all. His personality is reflective to that of a dictator. Thus, implore our readers to understand the danger that our democracy being under attack poses to us and our future generations. We Africans living in America know all too well that it is one thing to be Black in America. But, living in a country which operates under a democratic system that is unraveling at the hands of POTUS presents another dagger for us.

In closing, I would like to echo the words of Thurgood Marshall. He said, “Where you see wrong or inequality or injustice, speak out, because this is your country. This is your democracy.

Make it. Protect it. Pass it on.”

I couldn’t agree with him more .

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a particular voting group into a single district to minimize their influence. This is gerrymandering and as random as this may appear to most of us, the supreme court even announced in January that it would be taking on the court case to decide rather our own Texas GOP drew discriminatory electoral boundaries in 2011 and 2013.

Now what does all this even mean Black people?

Let me explain… Let’s say the neighborhood in which you were raised, was 90% black but it’s located conveniently 3 minutes next to a nicer area or place of residence. Logically you’d think if you live in this hood your vote would equally represent your communities political view as a whole as the nicer “white people” should as well but little did we know about political methods that allow those in power to simply redraw boundaries around and through areas in order to capture specific political votes needed to progress their own agenda.

Statiscally black communities tend to vote democrat and lean towards socially driven issues.

So living adjacent to opposing political views who have the financial resources to buy politicians could cause breeding grounds for corrupt and or unfair practices.

We can use the image to the right to show what gerrymandering is shown through a representation of dots. As you can see the percentages are fairly standard. The change comes in through the political methods as politicans use their “amazing” art skills to simply draw districting lines as they see fit. Packing and Cracking really show more of the unfair effects from gerrymandering.

Something so quiet and subtle

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has contined to be apart of our political system since the beginning and it was all aimed to disporportiatly disadvantage black and poor people.

fight and argue about the nature of the system but history proves the essence to be just within its own rite.

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world. There are things going on throughout America that affects us all on many levels, micro and macro. And Gerrymandering has been strategically used since the Eldridge Gerry was a white statesman who late 17, early 1800’s and continElbridge Gerry aka GER- served as the 5th vice president ues to subtly affect black people behind the scenes even today.

RYMANDERING? Education is a word in the black community that is sometimes Gerrymandering isn’t tech- “Weez finally got us one in there seen as taboo. It’s usually synnically illegal as politics allows and heez doing a good job boy, onymously associated with a the practice, which is faulty itself Obama-Wakanda-Forever,” characterture of a certain race, as a system that governs human rather it be one is studying like bodies but only gerrymandering an asian, or talking like you’re via race and ethnicity is estabwhite. The scary thing is, most lished as illegal. Basically adult of the United States. He ran for black and poor communities politicians are allowed to play office and was involved on both are not autodidact in regards to childhood playground games ie: sides of the political system historical understandings, socio If I don’t like the square patch of despite opposing the idea of a economic factors and the imrepresented folks in the district political party to begin with. portant political issues that afthats voting, I’ll just take my During his second term in office fect us directly; no one truly has magic crayon and redraw my as a Democratic-Republican, solutions or answers as to how own line of friends to vote for legislation approved new state we can all grow within this corme! Reading this one can only senate districts which helped rupt American society. We are shake their heads at all the ille- coin the term “gerrymanderdealing with a time in history galities and technicalities of the ing”, Rather we see these practhat is still being written and its law. So many unfair practices tices as just or not, it is up to past wasn’t that great to begin are allowed within our politics us as a people to overstand the with. The outcome is literally in and it’s all deemed at effecting current times in which we are play as we act out the playwright our black communities. We can living in, and equip our community with knowledge of the real

in real time. Post the first black president voted into office in a once segregated society, most black and minority voters were left in confusion after his reign.

Old justice warriors, aka baby boomers, clashed with the upcoming generations as the puppeteering of black leaders were seen through one lense as detrimental to the community while the elders would argue the opposite. “Weez finally got us one in there and heez doing a good job boy, Obama-Wakanda-Forever,” made it hard to have an honest conversation with black elders about any type of plan to better our disposition here in America.

Where did our vote get us?

Why does it feel like our voices still haven’t been heard despite the great 2008 fiasco?

We’ve learned what certain political practices are allowed yet, we all still stand around and hope for some type of change to come. The bitter sweet aroma of perceived societal growth dissipated across the country as we observed equality adjust itself in ways through popular media, racism, and political trickery that none of us could explain.

How was Russia able to influence our American elections without nothing happening?

Al Gore got cheated years ago out of votes when now voters weren’t of age to vote... How could we have a “ black president” and still observe Trayvon Martin get gunned down by a man acting as the law who had no associations the police force whatsoever? Did we not vote for an outcome greater than what is present? Knowing politicians and government officials can just “Redraw and Redistrict” voting packs to accommodate the voting influence they need, this leads one to question; Does Your, our Vote Really Count towards anything?

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SPORTS

Zakiya Randall: The Secret Nobody Talks About

By Jermaine Hayter The secret nobody talks about. While everybody is so intrigued with Tiger Woods coming back to the Masters for the first time in years; here is a player nobody has mentioned, “Zakiya Randall”.

She is a model, public speaker, music producer oh, and I dare not leave out one of the most talented gifts she possesses - a professional golfer.

She is the youngest and only Black woman to win the U.S. Golf Open at the age of 26. In addition to that accomplishment, she also has a few other accolades under her belt.

Since the age of two, she has been excelled academically. She was a valedictorian at the age of five and learned

to read and write as a toddler.

She began to listen to music at an early age she also learned classical piano. At the age of nine, Randall won two Atlanta lawn tennis championships her success was natural. She was introduced to golf by accident while attending an event on a golf course with her family and close family friend.

With that came a deep desire to want to play golf in her first year of playing golf she won every tournament that she played in, she also won the Atlanta Junior golf Association Championship and she was player of the year at the age of 14, After that she won 35 of 36 of her next tournaments.

She began to get noticed around the world, which is

funny because most of the Black people I know haven’t heard of her. So I’m introducing her to our community because we need to start uplifting our own and supporting them.

A lot of the major media source only talk about the bad when it come to our people. If miss Randall was doing negative things, then that would be covered everywhere.

I remember Anika Sorenstam was on every sports outlet in the world when she played in a men’s tournament, by the way Zakiya Randall was the first and only women to win a men’s tournament at the age of 17.

She has broken all kinds of records in golf and yet our community don’t know her.

We must embrace our own

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and let the world know we are just that good in everything we do. We are dominant people in every aspect of life. We are the

most athletic the most intelligent and most of all we are the best!

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Zakiya Randall, youngest and only Black woman to win U.S. Golf Open

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named the new director for the Harris County Department of Education’s Adult Education.

Ross most recently served as campus director for Vista College in Beaumont, Texas, where she led the college as executive administrator and successfully launched three new workforce programs. She has a track record of career successes as business strategist, academic and workforce program developer, and recruitment and enrollment leader.

The Cypress, Texas resident holds a Master of Business Administration from University of Phoenix, a graduate certificate in project management from DeVry University and a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Texas Southern University.

Ross is an active member of the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators, the National Society of Hispanic MBAs and the National Black MBA Association.

Precinct 1 Reinforces Purposeful Learning Aniyah Johnson, 8, thinks summer learning is cool because it beats staying at home. During Summer Learning Day, a national advocacy day to support keeping kids learning, safe and healthy, she measured the buoyancy in beach sands, tracked her heart rate and had fun splashing in the water. Fun stuff, she says.

The Center for Afterschool, Summer and Enrichment for Kids, or CASE for Kids, provides resources, training and afterschool services for over 9,000 students in greater Harris County. CASE for Kids hosted “Let’s Have a Beach Blast with Summer Learning Day� with the Harris County Precinct 1 summer enrichment program. Approximately 125 children participated. “Today we talk about kids learning through the summer because we don’t want kids losing any of their academic knowledge during summer,� said CASE for Kids Director Lisa Thompson-Caruthers. “We’re engaging kids in purposeful learning while they are doing fun and exciting activities using their academic skill sets.�

Nutty Scientist of Houston, a CASE for Kids Select Pro-

vider who supplies fun, science education to afterschool sites, was on hand helping kids to explore properties of sand.

Another activity was tracking heart rates while Zumba dancing. Kids also tried yoga to relax and tested their creativity through some art projects. “I believe summer programs are important because you get to connect to new people and have new bonds while also enjoying a safe environment,� said Christopher Mosley, 13, who attends Yes Prep Fifth Ward during the school year. “I’m learning new things this summer like teamwork and communication—things I can use later in life,� he said.

Education research shows that students can lose two to three months of academic skills in the summer. Caruthers says teachers spend a lot of time reteaching and getting kids back on track because of the lapse in skills use.

The National Summer Learning Association, which promotes the nationwide awareness day, says kids can gain weight twice as fast due to inactivity during the summer when they’re out of school. “You can find great resources at libraries to help with academic support,� said Caruthers. “Zoos and museums are other good options that offer free or discounted activities.�

Students enjoying the different expereiences at Summer Learning Day.

Texas • July 22 - 28, 2018

RELIGION

No More Violence Youth Convention

By Arielle Johnson

Imagine your life being interrupted by the most tragic event you can imagine. Your teenage son has been killed.

Would you want revenge?

Would you go to sleep at night and wake up every morning, hoping it was all a bad dream?

How would you feel about living in this world, without your pride and joy? “I didn’t believe it. I wasn’t receiving it,” said April Richardson, whose 12-year old son’s skull was cracked, when he was struck by a vehicle driven by a 17-yearold who was fleeing a street brawl, over seven years ago.

His name was Deonte Johnson, and he was taught by Trisha Allen in a Youth Church Ministry class. The loss of Deonte touched her so deeply, that she and the child’s mother decided to set up a foundation in her son’s name. But something changed after their voices were heard over the airwaves at a local radio station.

Other families whose lives were invaded by acts of violence committed against their children and loved ones, started to reach out to them. It wasn’t long before they realized they could touch more people and families by creating a name for their organization, that would resonate with everyone.

In 2011, the same year Deonte was killed, Ms. Allen and Ms. Richardson, formed a non-profit called, “No More Violence.” Their Mission Statement states: “NMV is designed to raise awareness in taking all precautions, to prevent violence in children’s lives, by catering to all targeted groups.”

Today, the No More Violence Organization has 23 families it serves year round. Some of the services and resources it

provides year round are clothing, food, help with utility bills and rent. Basically, when a family becomes devastated by the sudden, violent, death of a loved one, Ms. Allen’s organization helps them to heal, by shouldering the responsibilities of the family, which in turn gives them time to grieve properly.

When asked where the funds are coming from to care

Trisha Allen, Shi’niece Richards,

for these families, Ms. Allen says, it comes from God and the kindness of those who donate to the organization. They hope to some day have a dedicated grant writer, but as of yet, have not been able to afford the expense of hiring someone.

Ms. Allen’s short term goal is to open a full-time facility that will provide education/ training resources to the communities they serve. She will be expanding her reach by making her services available to the community, as well as the families she already serves and

families whose lives have recently been touched by violent acts against their loved ones.

It was just a couple of weeks ago, when Lincoln Funeral Home reached out to Ms. Allen after she held a balloon release, to honor local victims of violence. They invited her to a classy dinner, and asked what they can do to help. Starting this year, Lincoln Funer-

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law enforcement personnel, victim advocates, faith community members, educators and others in this two-day convention, highlighting promising practices and emerging issues, to effectively respond to these crimes in all of our communities.”

A number of youth organizations from Dallas, as well as groups from out of state, will be joining Ms. Allen in

of their worst days. One of the members of the Praise Team is Shi’niece Richards, the sister of Shavaughn Randle, who was murdered last summer, here in Dallas. She mentioned, the group has been a big support for her, because she gets a chance to be with other teenage girls, who understand exactly what she is going through.

The Westside Baptist Church

MaKayla Miller, Serenity Joyner, Tamar Joyner, Antoneisha Chambers, Debra McDonald and Desiree

al Home, will begin to donate one headstone a year to families who cannot afford one.

This week, July 20 and 21, the long awaited “No More Violence Youth Convention” will be taking place in Killeen, Texas. As stated on their Facebook page, “The NMVYC is 2-day Youth Convention that will focus on gang prevention, gun violence prevention, drug prevention, suicide prevention, bullying prevention, peacemakers, hazing preventions, family domestic violence and sex trafficking.

We consistently bring together

Killeen this week to participate in the NMVYC. The opening event for the convention will be a basketball game between the youth and the local Killeen Police Department.

As always, this year’s festivities will open with Praise from the NMV Praise Team. The NMV Praise Team consists of 8 young ladies, some of whom have lost siblings to violence, and others who want to form a bond with each other as a group, to help those who have lost loved ones, get through some

in Killeen will be hosting this year’s No More Violence Youth Convention. For further details, please follow ‘No More Violence’ and ‘No More Violence Youth Convention’ on Facebook.

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BUSINESS

Texas • July 22 - 28, 2018

AHCBED July Business Networking Luncheon

Pastor Joseph Baker and local resident are all smiles while networking.

Chairman Emeritus Roy Douglas Malonson & Chairman Warren Fitzgerald Muhammad

The Acres Home Chamber for Business & Economic Development held another splendid Monthly Business Networking Luncheon. Representatives from: Senator John Whitmire and Mayor Sylvester Turner offices were present; as well as members from: Mt. Ararat M.B.C, Galilee M.B.C, Antioch M.B.C., Guiding Light Inspirational B.C.; educators, chamber members, residents, business owners and a gallery of others joined to attend. Chairman Warren Fitzgerald Muhammad called the day’s event to order and conducted the service.

After several door prizes were awarded, Pastor Joseph Baker passed the microphone to each attendee as introductions were given. Following, everyone paused to network and enjoy the delightful taste of Krab Kingz Seafood. Once everyone was seated, Anthony Stewart welcomed the chamber’s newest members: Common Unity CDC, Tasha Herd Foundation and Mrs. Gayle-Woods Brown.

As the luncheon continued, board member, Andrea Hil-

Administrators and representatives of Houston Community College System.

lard-Cooksey introduced the keynote speaker, Mr. Brandon Martin of Krab Kingz Seafood.

Martin graced the podium with all humbleness and began to expound on his journey to successful entrepreneurialship. He initiated his address by referencing Florida as his home state. As he continued, he explained that he dropped out of high school for a while to work. However, he soon realized in order to advance his goals, education was imperative. Therefore, he returned to school and graduated with his high school diploma.

Afterwards, he worked as a Direct Care staff in Home Health with autistic adolescents for a couple years, before enlisting in the United States Army. Martin fulfilled his role as a soldier until a combat-related injury forced him to medically retire after five years.

Once he retired, he set his sights on his lifelong vision to become an entrepreneur. Accordingly, he took his savings, stepped out on faith and formed a mobile food truck business, Krab Kingz Seafood. From

the manifestation of his vision, much hard work and dedication, he has expanded his business to include several successful location around the nation. Within three years, he has managed to turn the seafood industry into a multi-millionaire dollar concept.

Martin adamantly expressed his love for God and gratitude for His presence within his business ventures of which he credits all success to the Almighty.

After Mr. Martin concluded his inspiring delivery, Chairman Emeritus Roy Douglas Malonson encouraged those in attendance to never give up dreams and goals. “If your plan A don’t work, remember you have 25 more alphabets,” he said before turning the service over to Chairman Warren Fitzgerald Muhammad. Chairman Muhammad rendered closing remarks and Pastor F.N. Williams of Antioch M.B.C., offered words of prayer.

For more information or details regarding upcoming events, or to become a member of the chamber contact Operations Manager Anthony Stewart at (713) 692-7161; fax (713) 691-7131 or email info@ acreshomecenter.org. The Acres Home Chamber for Business and Economic Development is located at 6112 Wheatley, 77091.

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Rotary Club of Hermann Park 58th Annual Dinner & Installation

Carmen Cuneo, 5890 District Governor Elect installed officers; Warren Houston, Esq.,Communication Director; Rev. John Fields, Chaplain; Dr. Kenneth King, Treasurer; Dr. Jimmy Cooper, Historian; Dr. Veronica Simmons, Membership Chair; Dr. Robert (Bob) Ford, Vice President; Georgia Provost, President; Carolyn Simmons, Secretary; Ted Weisgal, Rotary International Rep.; Dr. Gerardo Cabrera-Meza, International Service and Dr. Muddiassir Sidddiqi, Advisory Council Chair.

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& bad news) conducted by Paxton Howard. Ted Weisgal delivered The Preamble, with closing prayer by Dr. Kenneth King.

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The Rotary Club of Hermann Park of District 5890 recently held its 58th Annual Dinner and Installation Ceremony at the Hermann Park Golf Clubhouse in conjunction with Rotary International celebrating 113 years.

George Williams and Warren Houston, Esq. served as Masters of Ceremonies and Rev. John Fields delivered the opening prayer. Welcome was presented by Catherine Flowers and Zachary Mason, student intern introduced the keynote speaker, Hon. Dr. Rod Paige, former Superintendent of HISD and former US Secretary of Education. Dr. Paige was in his element, the message was about his career and experiences in education and the importance of education.

Dinner was served by the

staff of Hermann Park Golf Course under the direction of Byron Cook, General Manager.

Dr. Jimmy Cooper, a Rotarian with Hermann Park Rotary Club for forty-four years presented the Club’s Highlights. He serves as the Historian and chair the Vocational Service Committee.

Jimmy Leon, District 5890 Assist. Governor introduced Carmen Cuneo, Governor Elect who installed the officers for 2018-2019.

Members installed were; Georgia D. Provost, President Making history as the first Black female elected as president of a Rotary Club in the USA, serving two consecutive years (20172019). Carolyn Simmons, Secretary, Dr. Kenneth King, Treasurer, a Rotarian for twenty-nine years.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Lone Star College Bid Requests: • RFP #602 Transportation Services for Students at LSC-North Harris and Centers. Due: 8/14/2018 @ 11 AM. WebEx pre-proposal meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM; call–in number 832-8136701. Contact christina.m.thibodaux@ lonestar.edu 832-813-6575. Must register to bid: http://wwwappsdstc.lonestar.edu/ istar/supplier.htm. If registered, please ensure your registration is up to date.

Lone Star College Bid Requests: •RFP # 598 Aviation Instruction – Lone Star College-Montgomery. RFP Due: 8/8/18 @ 10:00a.m. Online WebEx pre-proposal meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2018, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; call–in number 832-8136701. Contact michelle.allen@Lonestar. edu 832-813-6299 For information to register and bid, please visit: http://wwwappsdstc.lonestar. edu/istar/supplier.htm Lone Star College Bid Requests: •RFP #603 – Movable Furnishings and Installation Services – Kingwood Campus, electronic bids due by 11:00 am, Monday, 08/13/2018. WebEx Teleconference Meeting, Thursday, 07/26/2018 at 9:00 am.

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Aldine ISD Career and Technical Education Annual Notification 2018 - 2019 The Aldine Independent School District offers career and technical education courses in the following areas; agriculture food, & natural resources, architectural and construction, Arts, a/v technology and communications, business management and administration, education and training, finance, health science, hospitality and tourism, human services, information technology, law public safety corrections and security, manufacturing, marketing, sales and services, science technology engineering and mathematics (stem) and transportation, distribution and logistics and exploring careers.

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Aldine ISD Career and Technical Education Annual Notification 2018 -2019

El Distrito Escolar de Aldine ofrece programas vocacionales y técnicos en las siguientes áreas: educación agrícola, & recursos naturales, arquitectura y construcción, artes, tecnología audiovisual y comunicaciones, manejo de empresas y administración, educación y entrenamiento, finanzas, ciencias de la salubridad, hotelería y turismo, información tecnológica, derecho público, corrección y seguridad, manufactura, mercadeo, ventas y servicios, ciencias, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas (STEM) transporte, distribución, logística y exploración de carreras. La admisión a estos programas se basa en la habilidad, aptitud, interés, nivel de grado y número de estudiantes en la clase. Es la política del Distrito Escolar de Aldine no discriminar en base de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, religión o discapacidad en sus programas vocacionales, servicios o actividades tal como exige el Título VI del Acta de Derechos Civiles de 1964; el Título IX de las Enmiendas Educacionales de 1972; y el Artículo 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973 y sus correspondientes enmiendas. Es la política del Distrito Escolar de Aldine no discriminar en base de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, religión, discapacidad o edad en sus prácticas de empleo tal como exige el Título VI del Acta de Derechos Civiles de 1964; el Título IX de las Enmiendas Educacionales de 1972; y el Artículo 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973 y sus correspondientes enmiendas. El Distrito Escolar de Aldine tomará las medidas necesarias para asegurar que la falta de destrezas en el idioma inglés no sea una barrera para la admisión y participación en todos sus programas educacionales y vocacionales.

Para más información sobre sus derechos o quejas , comuníquese con el Coordinador del Título IX, Dra. Selina Chapa, asistente de la superintendente comisionado de AISD, 2520 W.W. Thorne al teléfono (281)449-1011 y/o comuníquese con la Coordinadora del Artículo 504, Dra. Charlotte J. Davis, directora de consejería, asistencia psicopedagógica y de estudiantes en riesgo, 9999 Veterans Memorial Drive, al (281)985-6452.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 Working Through the No’s: Job Readiness for Returning Citizens (Ex-Offenders) Workshop 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Magnolia Multi-Service Center 7037 Capitol Street Houston, TX 77011 Lunch will be provided www.becomingonecommunity.org 832-422-6926 THURSDAY, JULY 26

Reception Held For All to Meet and Greet the New Superintendent of Aldine ISD Dr. LaTonya Goffney Event opens from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

George Washington Carver High School Cafeteria 2100 South Victory Houston, Texas 77088 This will be a historical event and everyone is invited to attend.

FRIDAY, JULY 27 2018 NICKEL MUSIC SERIES @ JAM Park Featuring: Annika Chambers Free to all 3705 Lyons Ave. Houston, TX 77020 (713) 674-0175 www.fiftwardcrc.org Sponsored by: Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation FRIDAY, JULY 27 Scholarship Banquet New Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church Guest Speaker Mayor Sylvester Turner 7:00pm 4711 Kelly St. Houston, TX 77026 houstonmetbc.org Sponsored by: Houston Metropolitan Baptist Minister’s Conference SATURDAY, JULY 28 National Buffalo Soldier Day Art Exhibit 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Artist Panel Talk 3816 Caroline Street Houston, Texas 77004 This event is free and open to the public but you must RSVP, please let us know you are coming by going to https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ mia-military-inspired-art-tickets-45862944301 For more information call (713) 942-8920 or (713) 942-8912

SATURDAY, JULY 28 10th Annual FN Williams Sr Golf Classic 8:00 am Shotgun Start Jersey Meadow Golf Course 8502 Rio Grande Jersey Village, TX 77040 Registration $110 (includes golf fee, lunch and donation) Sponsors are welcome. For more information or to register email fnwilliamsgolfclassic@ gmail.com. Registration Deadline for shotgun start is July 24,2018.

SATURDAY, JULY 28 Home Buyer Education Class 9:00pm - 10:00pm 3705 Lyons Ave. Houston, TX 77020 (713) 674-0175 www.fiftwardcrc.org Sponsored by: Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation

SUNDAY, JULY 29 Celebration for Bishop Dr. L.A. Kennedy, Pastor Emeritus of The Fellowship of Enlightenment (FOE) Church hosted by Pastor and First Lady Lawrence Woods 3:30 p.m The Fellowship of Enlightenment .

Church, 9005 N. Wayside Drive in Houston, TX 77028 If you are unable to attend you can make a financial donation by going to www.theFOE.net, click GIVE, GUEST and follow the prompts or you can send checks payable to NCBC to P. O. Box 11278 Houston TX 77293 TUESDAY, JULY 31 SCORE Sharpen Your Marketing Message Presented by: Enrique Saavedra 2:00pm - 5:00pm 3303 Lyons Ave. Houston, TX 77020 (713) 674-0175 www.fiftwardcrc.org Sponsored by: THURSDAY, AUGUST 2 Acres Home Chamber for Business and Economic Development, Inc. Cordially invites you to attend the July Monthly Business Networking Luncheon 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 Houston Black Heritage Arts & Music Festival Event opens from 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.

George R. Brown Convention Center Grammy award winning Lalah Hathaway, and lead singer of R&B group “Mint Condition”,Stokley Williams Tickets available at houstonblackheritagefest.com THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 2nd Chance Job Fair 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

George R. Brown Convention Center Exhibit Hall B-3 1001 Avenida De Las Americas Houston, TX 77010 Register online at: www.secondchancejobfair. com FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 Booker T. Washington Alumni Association Celebrating 125 Years of Dedicated Excellence in Education Houston Sheraton Brookhollow Hotel 3000 North Loop West 7:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Big Event Annual “Scholarship Banquet” “An Evening Dedicated to Excellence in Education” Houston Sheraton Brookhollow Hotel “Grand Ballroom” 3000 North Loop West, Zip 77092 Deadline for ticket sale is August 4, 2018 Ticket Price $75.00 Semi-Formal/ Dressy Attire Event Chairperson Rosa P. Abram (713)453-1803 please mail checks: BTWAA P. O. Box 10625 Houston, Texas 77206-0625 BTWAA President Diane Edwards Giles (281)217-2674 FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 R&B ONLY 8:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Capital City Black Film Festival Leon and Malik Yoba as Celebrity Ambassadors Austin Convention Center 701 Brazos St #5f00, Austin, TX 78701 This festival celebrates the unique, and yet still universal, perspective of talented African-Americans filmmakers.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 31SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 The Black Academy of Arts and Letters presents Riverfront Jazz Festival Texas Horse Park 811 Pemberton Hill, Dallas, TX 75217 For tickets and more information visit: www.tbaalriverfrontjazzfestival.org

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 Invitation to the Dedication of the Dr. Archie L. Blanson Career & Technical Education High School Tours & Reception 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 2nd Annual Hunger & Poverty in Houston and Harris County Among African-Americans and Hispanics Forum 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Room 114 Texas Southern University School of Public Affairs 3100 Cleburne Street @ Tierwester Houston, TX 77004

SATURDAY OCTOBER 27 Houston AfriFEST, is a family-friendly, open-air community event hosted by a number of partnering African organizations, led by the Nigerian-American Multicultural Council. This festival brings together over 10 African communities to share the richness of Africa’s diverse cultures.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 10th Anniversary InterNational Prisoner’s Family Conference The Best Opportunity Yet to Close the Empathy Gap Wyndham Garden Hotel 2645 LBJ Freeway Dallas, TX The 10th annual InterNational Prisoner’s Family Conference offers critical expert information, resources, encouragement & support for all affected by incarceration personally and professionally. The conference features keynotes; breakout workshops; an exhibit area; prisoners’ fine art display & silent auction; advocacy meetings; ample networking opportunities & much more. Noon meals and break refreshments are included in registration Visit www.prisonersfamilyconference.org Contact: Carolyn Esparza, LPC, Conference Chair E-mail: info@prisonersfamilyconference.org Phone: 915-861-7733

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