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SAN ANTONIO- In order to better understand the evolution of the African-American experience in San Antonio, one must look at the historical and political legacy that developed over time. The control of the White elite over Black San Antonio was never more evident than in the educational arena. The

education of African-American students followed a racist model from the very beginning. Perhaps the best example of racist control was in the establishment of segregated schools. This includes St. Philips College, Phillis Wheatley High School, Grant Elementary, and Dunbar among others. When schools were desegregated, White supremacy sought to erase the presence of these Black schools in various ways. They tried to erase Black history by removing the name of Phillis Wheatley High School from its historical site and naming a school on the other side of town after Wheatley in 1970. Perhaps the most racist efforts to restrict Black desires for education was in the destruction of the revolutionary spirit of the Freedman Schools established after the Civil War. The elite in San Antonio sought to control Black education by establishing segregated schools. According to Kenneth Mason, the Episcopalian Church abandoned their efforts to Christianize Black San Antonians in favor of educational efforts that were strictly racist and colonialist. In 1882, John Randolph and other Black leaders petitioned the city to establish a state college for Blacks. The city did not act, but the Episcopalians did. James Steptoe Johnson, a

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The front of Phillis Wheatley High School in San Antonio has been saved, but more must be done. When schools were desegregated, racists sought to destroy Black educational institutions.

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In spite of African-American News&Issues’s persisting efforts to validate that Black History unfolds 24 hours a day throughout a sevenday week, our editorial staff members often have cause to pause and ponder whether or not, the South Carolina writer, and historian Prof. Chancellor Williams (1898-1992) was trying to tell Black America something when he surmised in his book, The Destruction of Black Civilization: Great Issues of a Race Between 4500 B.C. and 2000 A.D.: “What became of the Black people of Sumer the traveler asked the old man, for ancient records show that the people of Sumer were Black. What happened to them? “Ah,” the old man sighed, “they lost their history, so they died.” Even so, Lonnie Henderson’s history was duly noted when his productive life was celebrated on August 3, 2007 at Payne Cathedral of Faith, 2701 Lee. Pastor Brenda Payne officiated an order of service that included: Reverends: Paul Cox, Thelma Maxwell and Herman P. Reese, Presiding Elder James W. Ford, Frances Ann McKin-

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ney, Brandon Clark, Deryk Jones, Rosie Tyler and Pastor Jerome Nelson Sr., of Spirit of Life Ministries. Active pallbearers were: Richard Davis, Samuel Felix, Nick Clayton, Bennie Wilburn, Anthony Creels, Gregory Felix and Ronald Tyler. Homer Brown, Clyde Henderson, John Edward Felix, Eddie Henry, Payne’s Steward Board and Retired Employees of Amoco Steel Company were honorary pallbearers. Lonnie, affectionately called “Bud,” was born on January 24, 1909

The United States has significantly underreported the number of new H.I.V. infections occurring nationally each year, with a study released here on Saturday showing that the annual infection rate is 40 percent higher than previously estimated. The study, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, found that 56,300 people became newly infected with H.I.V in 2006, compared with the 40,000 figure the agency has cited as the recent annual incidence of the disease. The findings confirm that H.I.V., the virus that causes AIDS, has its greatest effect among gay and bisexual men of all races (53 percent of all new infections) and among African-American men and women. Surely, the chilling excerpt, extracted from an August 3, 2008 New York Times article (US Study Says H.I.V. Infection Is 40% Higher than Estimated), should give to Robert Lewis and Louetta Perry Henderson in Freestone, County, that is bounded on the east by Anderson County, on the south by Leon County, on the west by Limestone County, and on the north by Navarro and Henderson counties. He attended public school in Avant Prairie (an unincorporated Black community settlement in Southern Freestone, County that was settled in the 1850s. In 1870, the settlement’s name was changed to Sunshine after a local Methodist church. Bud met and married Rachel Johnson in Dew, and later moved to Houston, where he resided for 67 years. In 1973, he met and married Failure (Fay) Jones and happily enjoyed her for 34 years. He was an employee with Amoco Steel, and retired after 30 years of dedicated service. He was a member of Payne Cathedral of Faith A.M.E for over 60 years, and served on the Steward Board for 27 years. He remained faithful to his church until his health failed, and he will always be remembered as a wonderful man who

critical thinking citizens of good consciences, cause to pause and ponder, what’s going on. How can that happen? Especially made in America African conspiracy theorists that have always questioned the strange history of a disease that pricked the general public’s consciousness in 1981 when it was revealed: “On June 5th, the CDC reports that in the period October 1980-May 1981, five young men, all active homosexuals, were treated for biopsy-confirmed Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia at three different hospitals in Los Angeles, California. Two of the patients died. All 5 patients had laboratory-confirmed previous or current cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and candidal mucosal infection. “On July 4th, the CDC reports that during the past 30 months, 26 cases of Kaposi Sarcoma have been reported among gay males, and that eight have died, all within 24-months of diagnosis.” Fast forward to 2008 and you’re See AIDS’s page 3

loved to eat, work in the garden, and maintain his beautiful lawn. He had a unique talent of giving a nickname to everybody he met. He loved everyone and always had a kind word to say whether he knew you or not. Lonnie left his earthy home for his heavenly home on Sunday, July 29, 2007. He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter; Chelsea Henderson, three brothers: Elijah Felix, Will Henderson, Edward Henderson and four sisters, Amanda Henderson, Bobbie Tims, Thelma Thomas, and Anna Tatum. In celebration of his homegoing were his wife, Failure Henderson; son, Thomas Henderson (Kathy); two granddaughters, Rachel and Carla Henderson; one grandson, Joshua Henderson, all of Houston, Texas; mother-in-law, Mary Frances Brown of Dallas, Texas; a special niece, Annette Taylor of Fort Worth, Texas; Godchildren; Brandon Clark, Herman and Mattie Reese, Houston, Texas; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors, friends; and a loving and caring church family. TX-1

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ery. He explained: “I have said in the past—and I’ll repeat again—that the best reparations we can provide are good schools in the inner city and jobs for people who are unemployed.” I’m still trying to find a race card in Obama’s crack about not looking like the presidents on dollars that Sen. John McCain sees. Yet, I must agree with Kibbi Tyehimba, co-chair of the National Coalition of Blacks For Reparations in America who said: “Let’s not

be naive. Sen. Obama is running for president of the United States, and so he is in a constant battle to save his political life. In light of the demographics of this country, I don’t think it’s realistic to expect him to do anything other than what he’s done.” The question that comes to my mind—as Nov. 4th rapidly approaches-- is whether, or not, a divided and confused 2008 Black America is stupid?

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oebeit nothing vexes me more than pseudo-intel610 610 lectuals that confuse personal opin45 ions with “igno-ranting” political100 % Black Owned babble. And it sho’ nuff shorts out the cranial circuits in The Twilight of my mind when their invalPUBLISHER’S NEWS ANALYSIS Zone id premises border on The Outer Limits of logic. Especially when one fails to grasp the concept that a professional journalist’s trained Roy Douglas Malonson objectivity, and arbitrarily challengen. Barack Obama was in USA. What did they do? Lewis es my Eyeviews. Houston on the last day of July. and Clark took a Black slave with Shallow thinkers are incapable of And you also know how much it them to negotiate with the Indi- discussing issues objectively. They cost to get into the same room with ans. White folk wanted to end the are driven to make one agree with him, so, no matter if I denied being Civil War. What did they do? They them. That puts me at a distinct enamored with him, you proba- freed the slaves who helped win the disadvantage in a “Radio War,” since bly won’t believe me. He indeed is war. White folk wanted to take San talk show hosts can zap me with a a very impressionable young man, Juan Hill. flick of the wrist. Even so, this space even if he happens to be Black. “What did they do? Teddy rushed connects with cyberspace to edify You won’t believe me if I say I up the hill, got in trouble, and was intelligent citizens with curious would feel the same way about him rescued by Blacks who took the minds and want to know the truth. whether he was of African heri- hill. White folk wanted to take the If you recall, I made an unwartage, or not. Especially, if you’ve middle and western USA from the ranted preempted strike on TSU’s never been in a position of lead- Indians. What did they do? They new president John Rudley using ership and had to keep your cool sent the Buffalo soldiers to pro- an e-mail from Timothy O’Brien, under immense pressure. If you tect the settlers and to fight the In- a UH PhD candidate. He has now have supervised a diverse group dians. targeted Congresswoman Sheila of employees, or operated a small “White folk wanted to raise cattle Jackson Lee. “She does not want O’ business, and not only had to keep in the mid west. What did they do? Brien’s research on Fourth Ward/ toxic customers happy and satis- They hired cowboys to do it (Yes, Freedmen’s Town to be completfied, but placate envious, shallow- most cowboys were Black.) White ed or published. Lee has been sellminded employees that compete folk wanted to explore the North ing out the African-American for you approval, you have some Pole. What did they do? Adm. residents of Freedmen’s Town idea about the pressures of lead- Perry took a Black guide along to get for over 13 years and O’Brien’s ership. him there. The guide reached the research will be exposing JacksonThat includes presidents of com- pole before Perry. White folk want- Lee’s actions.” He challenged me by munity organizations, and/or pas- ed to make the USA armed forc- saying: “I’ll be over here in the 4th tors. I can only imagine the stress es better. What did they do? Tru- Ward working the phones, email that Obama is under 24-7-365. man integrated the military. White and our blog trying to get more However, when I watched the rich folk wanted to improve college and students and community members and politically connected White pro sports and make more money interested in working for social juspeople fawn over Obama, I thought doing so. What did they do? tice. And I’ll be happy and proud to of the Internet wisdom that’s in our They integrated sports and built “X-Files.” It’s entitled: “White Folk larger stadiums and arenas and that he could win. But, it really Ain’t Stupid,” so I suspect the author tougher golf courses. Now, White bothered me when a 31-year-old was Black. The pun reads: “White folk want a new president to Black man named Diop Olugbafolk wanted to make the USA a straighten out the Bush mess. What la blindsided him in Florida and great country. What did they do? will they do, based on history? set off a YouTube feeding frenzy. It turned out that Olugbala was part They went to Africa and enslaved White folks ain’t stupid!” Blacks to turn the country into As far as I’m concerned, I’m more of The International Peoples’ Deman agricultural powerhouse. White worried about stupid “Black Folk” ocratic Uhuru Movement that crefolk wanted to make Washington that’s hell bent to make Obama our ated the video “White power in Black face.” According to an AP D.C. a great city. What did they do? “Messiah.” They used a Black to design the city It was expected when conser- release, it got worse for Obama and Black labor to build it. White vative White people went after when he was forced to address repfolk wanted to explore the western Obama, after it became obvious arations, and an apology for slav45N

know that students improved 118 New Era worker’s lives last year, most of whom happen to be African-American. See that’s a victory Bud. Privileged college kids took their time to work in solidarity with workers and won. Spin it anyway you want to. In our world full of corruption, racism, hatred, poverty corporate media whitewash, some college kids made a difference.” I made nice and offered him a forum, although I don’t agree with his cause. O’Brien responded: “I’m standing behind what I say. My PhD is and my family’s future is at stake and I won’t back down.” His motives, however, became suspect in my mind when he revealed: “Here in Freedmen’s Town we want the GOP candidate just because he can’t be any worse that Sheila.” He then offered a newsletter that Sheila’s GOP foe John Faulk sent out to save Mt. Carmel, and concluded: “If he helps save my church, he’s got my vote. Name one thing that Lee did to help the African-American community in Freedmen’s Town. Name one bill she wrote that became law that helped low income people of any race.” I cautioned him: “I have Sheila’s back on this one, because the Black community can’t win for losing at this particular time. Not to mention that history records that Sheila has done more for her district than Barbara (Jordan), Mickey (Leland) and Craig (Washington) combined. Hey, you only have to research the newspapers that praised her during her first term when she was in good standing

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suspect a conspiracy. Perhaps, our Black political eunuchs dare not have cause to pause and ponder whether or not, Sen. Ellis has turned thumbs down on NFISD, because his wife (Elsie Green) is a KIPP official? Meanwhile, Lee, whose district includes North Forest, said she opposes Scott’s decision. “I’ll be working with the Justice Department because, rightly so, this has to be pre-cleared. I will be very carefully watching and asking the hard questions as to whether or not this is a legitimate move,” Lee explained. She also noted North Forest’s legacy as a mostly Black district, which recently has seen an influx of Hispanic students. “Last year, the student population was 70 percent Black, 29 percent Hispanic and about 1 percent Anglo,” Lee concluded. Incidentally, Scott is White. Race card notwithstanding, it should behoove Black America to remember our history, or we’ll continue to make the same mistakes that have devastated once thriving Black communities (and closed Black schools that were still producing outstanding students in spite of “White flight” depleting the tax base) nationwide. Need we further explain that there has been a reversal of fortunes, and elitist Whites are now reclaiming Black ‘hoods throughout the land of the free?

with the mainstream media. The ‘Good Ol’ Boys’ financed Sheila’s victory because she was pro NASA. Black Houston is still trying to figure our why Craig didn’t support NASA.” I also suggested that he should check with Gladys House. Surely, she’s aware of the money Sheila helped target for her community. The Clinton era funds were never used because of community infighting and I’ll defend that history, even if it is on the radio. Meanwhile, I chastised O’Brien: “Hey man, if you choose not to like Lee, that’s your personal business. I don’t know who you think you’re talking to, but don’t waste my time coming at me with that ‘name one thing’ b.s. You insult my intelligence as a journalist. Just because the local media choose to make me persona non-gratis, my status nationwide is validated in Texas’s historical archives. I became a ‘first Black’ legend, when I told the White media to go ‘screw’ themselves when they tried to make me a token. Mayhaps, before you were born.” I then reminded him how electing Rep. Alma Allen over Ron, and Boris Miles over Al has defused Black’s power in Austin. Undeterred, O’Brien’s final salvo was: “I wouldn’t extend that comparison. Sheila has set the bar so low that my 2-year-old daughter could do a better job.” So I fired my parting shot: Learn to separate business from bullshit. Politics is a dirty business that is conducted by dirty people, therefore I would rather have an alleged down and “dirty fighter” like Lee at my back… than an idealistic person that goes to a gunfight with a butter knife. I wonder if anybody knows where I’m coming from?

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Now connect the dots to Ericka Mellon’s revelation: “Years of poor academic performance, gross financial mismanagement and criminal indictments against employees finally caught up with the North Forest school district Thursday when the state moved to oust the elected school board. Texas Education Commissioner Robert Scott announced that, in a last-ditch effort to save the northeast Houston district, he plans to remove the seven trustees and appoint his own three-person board of managers and a new superintendent. Scott will name the leadership team as soon as he receives approval from the U.S. Department of Justice to force out the elected officials. The state has asked for a response by Oct. 10. ‘It’s unfortunate that this drastic action is necessary,’ Scott said in a written statement. ‘We have tried every intervention at our disposal except this one.’ Some trustees indicated Thursday they will fight Scott’s decision. Under state law, installing a board of managers is the most severe sanction the Texas Education Agency can take against a district, short of shutting it down.” We Must Understand, Rep. Harold V. Dutton, Jr. and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee have the trustees’ back, insofar as they

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observing the 17th International AIDS Conference (in Mexico City, August 3-8), that has validated the sad fact that AIDS will get much worse, before it gets better. Even sadder is that there’s no cure in the immediate future. Accordingly, the latest study laments: “Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS or Aids) is now a pandemic, with an estimated 33 million people now living with the disease worldwide. AIDS is estimated to have killed more than 2 million people worldwide since it was first recognized on June 5, 1981, making it one of the most destructive epidemics in recorded history.” Dare we mention that a disproportionate number of the 2 million and growing victims were people of color? We forget AIDS studies, for some unfathomable reason, made a U-turn and targeted Africa, and its descendants in the land of the free. Tuskegee Experiment notwithstanding, inasmuch as somehow the dreaded disease-- that originally stigmatized gay Anglo males—has mysteriously become a “Black thing,” African-American News&Issues (Black America’s strongest editorial voice that speaks with an uncompromised Black perspective) would be remiss not to address a reality that has historically allowed Europeans and their descendants to profit from Africans’ misery and suffering. Surely, the question--paramount in conspiracy theorist’s minds—is could AIDS, indeed, be a multifaceted Trojan horse? AIDS is an excellent way to control populations. Gullible Black people, indigenous to impoverished neighborhoods, who have unwittingly been programmed by the media, is a perfect population to test AIDS’ drugs. In addition, only mainstream

America’s medical conglomerates are equipped to profit from the AIDS pandemic. The full cost of providing treatment–including salaries, infrastructure and other services–is well beyond the means of many public health systems, and the cost of drugs remains an important issue. Besides the drugs themselves, there are many other costs in providing treatment, such as salaries, clinic overheads and supply chains. Need we further explain why the tremendous cost of fighting AIDS doesn’t translate to economic development and/or jobs in underserved ‘hoods? Thus, just as the wars (on poverty, crime, drugs, etc.) were fought on predominately Black battlefronts, so shall the war on AIDS. Yet, the bulk of the government funding is unfairly diverted to locales in close proximity to the gay community. In addition, clinics in the ‘hood’s executive positions are filled with politically connected, “Carpetbaggers,” that profit from the spoils of the war on AIDS. Conversely, what Blacks call “chump change” is randomly disbursed (for ineffective educational programs, or “Free Screenings” that are often packaged with entertaining lures), in underserved ‘hood’s for struggling institutions, e.g., churches to fight over. Even so, there’s no acceptable evidence to validate that AIDS is a genocidal weapon of mass destruction to control Black populations, and/or a conspiracy to use clueless Black people as guinea pigs. In late May, the White House announced that the nation will double spending on AIDS from $15 to $30 billion. Unfortunately, Black faces in high places that help divert community development funds to benefit their own selfish goals have become a Trojan horse within their AIDS ridden community.

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HOUSTON- The class of ’58 of the historic Phillis Wheatley High School (PWHS) celebrated their milestone 50th reunion with three fun-filled days of celebration at The Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1700 Smith Street. The banquet program consisted of Master & Mistress of Ceremony, Tony Sherman and Iris Edwards Sally; (invocation & occasion) and greetings, Robert Parker. Special guests were: Dr. Felix Cook, HISD Board Trustee Carol Galloway (’58) and State Representative, Harold Dutton (’61). The blessing of the food was by Lavorse Taylor- Small. The Introduction of the Steering Committee, was made by Carrie EdwardsAdams; Reflections & Expression of Yesterday, Nancy Jean Davis-Dotson (Wheatley West), Zona Williams-Stroy (Miss Wheatley’58) and Dr. Lennette Johnson-Benjamin. Vermon Lacy (’58) passed the torch to Fritz Conley (’59). Closing Remarks & Announcements were by Class President Robert Parker. Photos: 1) Francis McKelvey and Carol Johnson-Walton 2) Bobbie Mitchison-McBride and Iris Edwards-Sally 3) Robert and Bobbie Steward-King 4) Linda Windle-McCarty, Brenda Windle-Ashley, Patricia Windle-Hilliard, Gloria Hicks and Carolyn Cole-Allen 5) Joseph Gilbert, Lynda Henderson and James Leonard 6) Roy Hilliard, Paula Conley-Felder, Gloria Tapscott and Dorothy Harp-Blaylock 7) Loretta Curry, Tommy Harris and Rose Gant 8) Vermon Lacy and Fritz Conley 9) Effie Hackett-Williams and Emma Thomas 10) Archie B and Katherine Harris 11) Dr. Lennette JohnsonBenjamin and Betty Larva-Anderson 12) Earl and Nancy Davis-Dotson 13) Winfred and Evelyn Edmond-Allen

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FUNERAL HOMES

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AUSTIN- Recipients of federal aid funds authorized by the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA 21) are required to establish Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs. Section 26:45 requires the recipients of federal funds, including the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDot), to set overall goals for DBE participation in U.S. Department of Transportation assisted contracts. As part of this goal-setting process, TxDot has provided for public participation by scheduling a metting to be held on Thursday, August 21, 2008 from 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Texas Department of Transportation, 3800 Jackson Ave, Building 5, Conference Room A205, Austin, TX 78731. The purpose of the meeting is to allow the public to provide evidence and information that will assist in the development of the FY 2009 DBE Goal Methodology. For more information, call (512)486-5500.

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From the left: Dortha Dunn, Traci C. Garner, Mable Scott Austin Elise Leaks Harmon; and Terri Solomon Jones are leading the charge for volunteers in the Fort Bend area. profit, 501C(3), tax–exempt, al, organizational, or busiincorporated, service, orga- ness PARTNER who pronization, is offering service vides one financial, tax – programs such as: deductible donation annuSeniors Enrichment ally for five years. You may Help with birthday cele- also sponsor a scholarship in SHOE REPAIR brations; provide hair & nails someone’s name. MIGHTY FINE care; install smoke alarms; Community Involvement take on excursions; or do Take a role in Special SHOE REPAIR Men & Ladies - Boots & Shoes special requests Olympics; YMCA Camping Shined, Waxed, Glazed, Families Outreach Sponsorship; Diversity ValDyed & Repaired Assist in securing medi- ues Differences; basics par281-448-9255 cal, dental, nutritional, so- liamentary procedure; AdPager 713-687-8592 • mfshoe@aol.com cial, advocacy, and emergen- visory Board Membership, 1400 South Victory Houston, TX 77088 Major Credit Cards ACCEPTED cy support via resources and adopt– – spot participants. services. SSLW was founded by WEIGHT LOSS Infants–Young Adults Mose and Mable Austin Heading Title: Development in 1989. The organization, Weddings/Parties LOSE DRESS SIZES Provide pre/post natal which is committed to maksupport; adopt–a–school; ing a lasting and positive difFAST! Let us show you how to lose up food baskets; clothing & ference in the lives of othHeadingers Title supplies donations; mentorin the Greater Fort Bend to 3 dress sizes in 15Contact minutes! Information Weight Loss ing; tutoring; financial literCommunity is also looking • No Surgery • No Diets • No Exercise Name: Oscarene Braden acy training; school thru life for and recruiting volunteers Company: Enchanged Courtyard Seeing is believing—let us show you! development; recipients’ re- for each of the mentioned 713-269-2627 ForPhone: information, call: union & continuing schol- programs. Fax: arships For more information, Creators Contact Information DateImage Address for tearsheets: Community Partners please email sslw1989@aol. Name: J.M. Davis (832)289-9545 6701 Homestead Rd. BecomeCompany: an individucom or (713) 256-7953. Image Creators Houston, Texas 77028

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Houston Independent School District - North Region

Highland Heights Elementary

Kettisha M. Jones, Principal 865 Paul Quinn Drive 77091 • (713)696-2920 www.highlandheightselementary.org Pre-Kindergarten-5th Grade

Pre-Registration: August 18-20, 2008, 9:00a.m. - 1:00p.m. Orientation: August 22, 2008 (3:00-4:00p.m.) Texas Education Agency Rating: Recognized

Osborne Elementary

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Pre-Registration: August 4-8, 2008, 8:00a.m - 2:00p.m. Orientation: August 21, 2008 (5:00 p.m.-7:30p.m.) Texas Education Agency Rating: Recognized Magnet: Math, Science & Technology

M.C. Williams Middle

Delesa O’Dell-Thomas, Principal Date

6100 Knox St. 77091 • (713)696-2600 www.williamsmiddleschool.org 6th - 8th Grade

Pre-Registration: August 11th & 12th, 2008, 8:00a.m - 1:00p.m. Texas Education Agency Rating: Academically Acceptable Magnet: Math & Science

Carol Mims-Galloway, Board Trustee • Dr. Abelardo Saavedra, Superintendent of Schools Cynthia Wilson, North Region Superintendent • Sharon Berry, Washington/Davis Feeder Pattern Executive Principal

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CHURCH & COMMUNITY NEWS

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CHURCH ADS and LISTINGS

BAPTIST

Blessed Hope MBC 3741 Colvin Houston 77013 (713) 673-6309

Bible Fellowship BC 10318 Antoine Dr. Houston 77086 (281) 447-0901 Cliffdale BC 854 Enterprise Houston 77088 (281) 447-8850 Ebenezer MBC 1814 Jensen Houston 77026 (713) 222-0838

SUNDAY SERVICE

8 AM and 11 AM BIBLE STUDIES Wednesday 7:30PM Leonard N. Barksdale, Pastor

Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church 4300 Noble Street, Houston TX 77020 Ph: 713/675-5111 • Fx: 713/675-1522

Website: www.fwmbc.org

Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church members will endeavor to provide a strong foundation of love; we will stand on Biblical Truths; and we will equip one another to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our community and in our world.

INSTITUTIONS -from Page 1

Instruction at the school followed the “Uncle Tom” model established by Booker T. Washington. Interestingly, local A.M.E. Bishop Abram Grant was Washington’s close friend and even traveled with him to the nation’s capitol with to speak before the House Appropriations Committee. Unfortunately, according to researcher Mason, the coursework at these segregated institutions included “sewing, cleaning, and repair work, gardening, cooking and washing. Classes teaching the art of serving and setting tables” were also included. St. Phillips Mission would eventually move from Villita Street to the Eastside, perhaps to continue the model set up by the Canary Islanders in the 1700s, of moving Blacks as far east of the San Antonio River as possible. The school did not want to provide

Worship throughout our Communities

Fidelity BC 9735 Nedwald St. Houston 77029 (713) 671-0095 Greater Progressive MBC 840 Ringold Houston 77088 (281) 445-8603 Greater True Vine MBC 3010 Fontinot Houston 77026 (713) 672-9086

Olivet MBC 3115 Lyons Ave. Houston 77020 (713) 224-1515

Progressive MBC 944 Reverend B.J. Lewis Dr. Houston 77088 (281) 447-2342 Starlight MBC 9202 Willow St. Houston 77088 (281) 447-8788

Green Meadow MBC 777 Green Meadow Lane Houston 77091 (713) 694-7624 Jerusalem MBC 2835 Fidelity Rd. Houston 77029 (713) 674-3794

St. Matthew’s MBC 870 Paul Quinn Houston 77091 (713) 695-2288

CATHOLIC St. Monica Catholic Church 8421 West Montgomery Rd. Houston 77088 (281) 447-5837

Mt. Ararat BC 5801 W. Montgomery Houston 77073 (713) 692-9954

CHURCH OF CHRIST

Mt. Ararat Community BC 9313 Lockwood Houston 77016 (713)858-9801 Mt. Olive BC 3239 Areba St. Houston 77091 (713)812-9061 New Pleasant Grove MBC 3221 Bain St. Houston 77021 (713) 672-7419

educational opportunities for Blacks that would promote competition with Whites in the employment fields. This situation prompted the “Colored Teachers State Association” to demand a university that would be staffed and managed by Blacks. In order to pacify Black radicals, Johnston, replaced the White principal with an African-American named Artemisia Bowden in 1902. Fortunately, AfricanAmericans worked their way through an inferior education and created Black educational institutions that sought to overcome the vocational thrust of White supremacists. Blacks weren’t allowed to become knowledgeable of the hard sciences such as math, engineering, medical sciences, physics, chemistry, etc. The theory of education promoted the idea that Blacks were not suppose to compete with Whites for good paying jobs in these areas. But

Brookhaven COC 8630 Southview Houston 77051 (713) 733-5664 East Houston COC 7515 E. Houston Houston 77028 (713) 631-7435 Homestead Rd. COC 7211 Homestead Rd. Houston 77028 (713) 633-1540

African-Americans sought educational opportunities at every turn and used segregated institutions to their advantage to push for integration of schooling. When schools were desegregated, racists sought to destroy Black educational institutions and erase the legacy of the fight against segregation. This is why school boards got rid of Black schools, even going so far as to bulldoze buildings. This is why we must fight to preserve St. Philips and Phillis Wheatley, and to at least place historical markers at places were Black institutions once existed. If we do not do this, then White supremacy will have won by erasing the history of the African-American existence in San Antonio under a segregated society, the struggles and the fight carried out against white supremacy if we do not remember these institutions in special ways.

SHADY ACRES

730 West 26th St, Houston, TX 77008

Sunday

Morning Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Evening Bible Class 5:00 p.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Chorus Group Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.

LUTHERAN

CHURCH OF CHRIST

FIDELITY CHURCH OF CHRIST “The Church That Cares”

713/861-6625

Sunday

Wednesday

MINISTER: Mid-Week Bible Class Theaster Maloy, Sr. 7:00 p.m.

OFFICE: 713/674-5131

140 Fidelity Rd. Houston Tx 77029

Early Worship 6 am Minister Frank Melton Jr. Sunday School 9:30 am Regular Worship Res.713/733-0868 10:30 am Off. 713/861-9249 Evening Worship 6 pm FX 713/861-2744 Wednesday Assoc. Minister General Song Practice Glen Burgess, Sr. 7:00 pm Bible Study 7:30 pm Res.713/734-8983

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST

Historical Black Churches are IMPORTANT! FIFTH WARD CHURCH OF CHRIST SUNDAY 8:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Bible Class 11:15 a.m. Worship 6:00 p.m. Worship MONDAY 10:00 a.m. Gary Smith Ladies Bible Class Minister WEDNESDAY 7:30 p.m. Bible Class for all

Website

DUNCAN MEMORIAL

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Sr. Pastor Elder Greg Edwards (713) 674-5466

2222 Lockwood Dr.

“GIVING, GROWING, & GAINING” 4308 Stonewall St. Hou. Tx 77020

713-672-2654

In addition to their other activities, the Fifth Ward COC also holds a Bible Class for non-members on Thursday nights at 7:30 PM. For more information on the various special events or activities you really should visit their website, it is very well done, informative and worth a visit even if you have another church home.

Church News Hotline! Call (713) 692-1892 for more information!

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Christian Life Community Church 8146 E. Houston Rd. Houston 77028 (713)631-4851

Hope In Christ Church 10310 Antoine Drive Suite A Houston 77086 (832) 882-7925

UNITED METHODIST

Houston, Tx 77020 SUNDAY

Morning Prayer: 9:15 am Sunday School: 9:30 am Church Services: 11 am Duncan’s Vision Statement: “To train, educate, empower, evangelize, and to insipre the body of Christ by developing GODLY character through the word of GOD (2:Timothy 2:15).

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Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church 1055 W. Tidwell Rd. Houston 77091 (713) 680-1419

Duncan Memorial holds Morning worship on Tuesday mornings at 11 am and Bible Band & Mission from 12-1 p.m. Choir Rehearsals are held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday night. They also have Friday night Bible Study at 7:30p.m.

Wesley UMC 7225 Homestead Houston 77028 (713)635- 3191

Musician Wanted Pianist/Organist wanted. Small church in Acres Home for Sunday Service/choir rehearsal. Call Pastor Cowling. (281)999-8884.

Higher Dimension Ministry - Austin Ninth Year Celebration AUSTIN- Higher Dimension Church - Austin, 1310 Salina Street, will continue to celebrate its ninth year ministry, under the leadership of Pastor Sid D. Johnson and First Lady Johnson, the remaining Fridays in the month of August. On August 15, 2008 at 7:30 p.m., Pastor Gerald Dolphus, from the Continue Praise Cathedral, Houston TX, will be guest apeaker, followed by Bishop G. Emerson Scott, Trinity Fellowship, Houston, on August 22, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Higher Dimension Church was organized because God gave Pastor Johnson a vision of a church dedicated to quality ministry without compromise, while launching in the Word, in Witness, and in Worship. Johnson’s vision include people of various nationalities, ethnic origins, and cultural backgrounds. Quality Without Compromise, Higher Dimension Church is dedicated to excellent ministry without settling; while launching in the Word, in Witness, and in Worship. The mission of Higher Dimension Church is to, “Never Rest Until Our Good is Better and Our Better is Best.” Higher Dimension Church was organized Wednesday, August 23, 1999 with a Bible Study consisting of 10 charter members. The organization took place at 15801 Rustic Lane, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Derrick Smith. On August 27, 1999 the members held their first official service at the Holiday Inn. For 3 1/2 months, services were moved to the Summitt Elementary School where they held Sunday morning services only. Christian Education and Bible Study were held at various homes until January of 2002. On January 20, 2002 they held extension services at the Hearthstone Healthcare Facility in Round Rock, Texas, through May 19, 2002. On May 26, 2002 they held their first service at their new church location, 1310 Salina Street, Austin, Texas. On August 4, 2001, Pastor Sid Johnson was wed to Carla Elizabeth Johnson setting in place a dynamic team for ministry. On August 24, 2002, the Higher Dimension Church Family joined the Agape Family of Churches where they are proud to be lead by Bishop L.A. Wilkerson and Elder Lisa Wilkerson. For more information, please call (512)477-0224.

expand your opportunities

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Pastor and Mrs. Meachum feted with 25th appreciation

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HOUSTON- The members of Starlight Missionary Baptist Church, 9202 Willow St., rejoiced with Pastor and Mrs. C.B. Meachum, Jr., as they celebrated their 25th annual appreciation service. The event was held on July 20 and program participants included the deacons, grandchildren, choir, Starlight Youth Department, Betty Branch, Latisha James, Minister Jason Meachum, and Pastor Edwin A. Davis of Galilee Baptist Church.

7/25/08 10:46:49 AM HOU-6

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