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Will President Obama be invited to the meeting? MEL HICKS

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FT. WORTH- As we witness history in the making with the probable election of the first Afrocentric president Barack Obama, I can’t help but ponder the question; will President Obama be invited to the meeting? You’re probably asking, “What meeting?” Let me explain. I have a friend that I’ll call Billy. I consider Billy to be as brilliant as Barack Obama. In fact, Billy was the first African-American to graduate from the University of Illinois (Circle Campus Chicago), with a degree in computer engineering. After his graduation, he went to work for one of the computer giants making a very nice salary. He was given all of the tough assignments, the clean up person if you will. The predominately White staff, including the supervisor, consulted with him and with his assistance, his department was ranked number one in the region. He thought everything was going well up until he started talking with several of his colleagues he had trained. The conversation would go something like this, “Hey Billy, did you go to the meeting today?” Billy would respond, “Yes, I went to the meeting at ten this morning.” The other guys would say, “No Billy,

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Obama’s timely and highly successful European tour--via Iraq’s war-torn battlefront--gives descendants of slaves cause to pause and ponder whether or not, the haunting lyrics of the popular 1960’s civil rights mantra, “We shall overcome someday,” was prophecy? Nevertheless, although the above text could easily be mistaken for a report on Obama’s recent “political safari,” it, in fact, was an excerpt from Ken Rudin’s Dec. 7, 2006 article (Obama, or a History of Black Presidents of the U.S.), on National Public Radio’s Web page. It, in fact, was somewhat of a dig at Obama who he considered a media creation and concluded: “Barack Obama has been in the Senate for all of one year and 11 months. He is also African-American. And yet,

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nard Pierre were active pallbearers. Accords Bowling Club, Recycled Teenagers Bowling League, Roving Seniors Bowling League, Friday Morning Mixed Bowling League, Super Seniors Bowling and Phillis Wheatley’s Class 1949’s Alumni were honorary pallbearers for Jack who was the 12th of 14 children born to Leroy and Sallie Fleeks Ellis on Oct. 19, 1928 in Crockett, Texas. He a;sp had two half sisters and a half brother. Jack was baptized at an early age

of all the things people are saying about the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, ‘race’ is usually not one of them. That’s a good thing, I suppose. Maybe it’s a sign of progress.

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there was a meeting at noon, how come you didn’t go?” Billy would respond, “I was scheduled for lunch at that time, I didn’t know about it.” “Aw bummer, hope you can make the next one on Tuesday at noon,” they would say. “Sure I’ll talk with the supervisor,” he would say. Billy would later ask the supervisor, “Am I scheduled for a meeting next Tuesday at noon?” He would reply, “Um, no Billy, that’s for certain individuals with certain classifications.” Billy would then ask, “Why are Craig and Doug (the aforementioned White guys) being invited to classified meetings, when I have seniority over them and hold most of the classifications for this job, except supervisory?” The supervisor would then respond, “I don’t know Billy, I’ll have to look into this.” Needless to say the supervisor never did “look into it”, because he was in on the plan to deceive Billy. Even though Billy was doing a great job for the company and making them a tremendous amount of money, they didn’t seem to care. The company basically used Billy to do most of the important and dirtiest of work in the unit. Work that the Whites could not figure out or simply did not want to do and to add insult to injury, they gave Billy information on a “need to know basis.” Billy got very few accolades when things were going right, but received most of the blame when things went wrong. Moral of the story is, he got tired of never being invited to the “REAL” meeting, the one with the actual information of what was really going on in the company. Further, he was tired of the undercover apartheid treatment he received there just because he was Black. He decided to quit the company. But before he quit, Billy was mysteriously offered a hefty pay raise and an offer to sit in on every meeting that would be held at the company. He declined and he now works for a doctor’s service making $16.00 an hour and seems to be content. When I asked him if he have plans to go back and work in corporate America his response was “No way, I don’t need the aggravation or the stress, it’s just not worth it”. Which

“Maybe it’s a hunger for someone so new and so promising who transcends race. Or maybe we’re just deluding ourselves, and once he becomes a genuine candidate, all bets are off. I’m not suggesting there are secrets in Obama’s past that will torpedo his chances. I’m not egging on those who are obsessed with race. I’m just trying at the Hopewell Baptist Church in Crockett. He later united with Northside Antioch BC, in the early 1940’s under the leadership of the late Rev. J.C. O’Conner. He was educated at Center Grove High School in Lovelady, Texas. After moving to Houston at age 14, he continued his education at Phillis Wheatley High School and graduated in 1949. He continued his education at Texas Southern University. On May 4, 1963, he married Oretha O. Henderson at Pleasant Hill by the late Rev. Dr. L.H. Simpson. Through this marriage, he enjoyed worshipping with his wife and the Pleasant Hill family. In 1952, he became employed with Champion Paper Company, (Simpson Paper). For 42 years, he received recognition for perfect attendance and job performance. Jack was a lifetime president of the L & S Family Fund, a fundraising organization whose main purpose is to keep the family together. He was endowed with natural abilities that enabled him to do anything he set out to do. He designed and constructed his Houston

to get a handle on this phenomenon. And from what I’ve seen so far, it’s been pretty phenomenal.” Almost two years after Rudin’s syndicated “Political Junkie” column was published Black Christians have added “godsent to the positive adjectives used to describe Obama. Denial aside, although many made in American African believers choose to deify Obama they have become his greatest threat and the weak link in his strong campaign chain. Thus, African-American News&Issues (as Black America’s strongest editorial voice that speaks from an uncompromised Black perspective), would be remiss not to remind political naïve Black Americans that USA’s presidents ideally belong to the world. Accordingly, it should be obvious that he has become a symbol of hope for the tired, huddled masses See OVERCOME page 3

home as well as the Ellis Family homestead in Crockett. He maintained his home and other properties in a professional manner. He was an avid bowler and was proud of the many awards and trophies received. Jack, who was blessed with two half sisters and a half brother, was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Pitts Dunn and 13 siblings. Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 40 over years, Oretha Henderson Ellis; five devoted children, Deeda Marie Ellisor (James), Harold Van (Constance), Jon Ethan, Dawn Vernetha, and Sean Benetha; two adoring sisters, Effie M. Mitchell and Mozelle E. Watkins; a faithful brother, Roger C. Ellis (Ollie); a cherished mother-in-law, Ella Henderson; a sister-in-law, Eleanor H. Jones; two brothers-in-law, Don H. Henderson and Ron D. Henderson; two first cousins, Mozelle Green and Lela F. Burleson.; two god-daughters, Eunice J. Watkins and Erin Jones; 11 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. TX-1

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f my absence (at Bishop Jimmy Dixon’s viewing/forum of CNN’s Soledad O’Brien’s documentary “Black In America”) was noted, let me first offer a disclaimer. I was invited, so African-American News&Issues’ telling it like it is about absentee community leaders had nothing to do with my being MIA. However, I did watch enough of it to know that I didn’t miss much. Truth is, it only confirmed the dire need for our uncompromised Black perspective editorial policy. So I wasn’t surprised that the documentary got negative reviews from Blacks in the ‘hood that are sick and tired of being sick and tired of media anointed Black leaders speaking for them. I won’t waste space with my own opinion, but I ask the same question that Monica Daye, the host on Shairis Radio Show (WXDU 88.7FM), asked: “Should CNN Define Blackness?” and “How do We Define Ourselves?” Even so, on AOL Black Voices’ “Black Spin” bloggers seem to resent the messengers, more than the message. To wit: “Even CNN’s “Black in America” they appeared to have gone and gotten the same ole talking heads that are on every Sunday, on TV One, Black Enterprise, Summits like D.L. Hughley, Angela, TD Jakes and Cheryl Lee Ralph to say the same ole stuff. I hate to tell White America but rappers, actors and Preachers do not speak for all Black folks. “D.L. Hughley does nothing for the community. In fact when some brothas in Hollywood wanted to start some inner city spiritu-

al groups for Black men, D.L. Hugley didn’t even have the time to do that. Yet White people found him and put him on as a speaker for Black men. “Why do news stations like CNN, MSNBC and others that do investigative reporting never use Black journalists? Even if the targeted audience is Black they still use White, Hispanic or East Indian journalist to report Black issues and stories in the Black community. There has been a decline in Black journalists getting employed in television. “There has been a rise in White females, Hispanics, Indians from India, Southern Whites but Blacks have been dropping in numbers. All Blacks get are these clowns like Larry Elders or Rubin or these radio Blacks who also moonlight as a reverend to speak for Blacks. And they are wrong or just tokens of the White racist mind set. “When CNN does something in Africa they send every other journalist BUT the Black ones. “They will send White to Africa, Europe and send the East Indians to Africa, Europe and Latin America and even send Rick Sanchez and Geraldo Rivera to cover the Hispanic communities, but when it comes to covering the Black communities or Africa they make an effort to use non-Black journalists. The cable stations do not give any PR, promotions and jobs to any Black doctors, sociologist or international journalist. They have every other ethnic group doing the international stories and when it comes to the Black journalists, they are lucky if they get to interview or report about the

lar overseas, but which would better handle the foreign policy challenges, predictable and unpredictable, facing the next president. “And that raises a deeper question: Just what are the ingredients for a successful foreign policy? Even Obama’s critics would be hardpressed to disparage the sight of so many Germans waving U.S. flags and cheering his message of tearing down walls. On Jan. 20, though, the foreign policy questions facing the new president will require far more than adoring audiences and press coverage. Berlin was a buffo outof-town debut, but rougher realities await.” Does that review conjure the poignant scene-- in the “Roots” TV classic-- when old Fiddler told Kunte Kinte, “You in ‘merikka’ now boy?” Race card aside, AfricanAmerican News&Issues (as Black America’s strongest editorial voice that speaks from an uncompromised Black perspective), we must warn our readers not to let passion, and racial pride, cloud their political judgment. We Must Understand, if we allow the powers that be to use electing a Black president to negatively impact local politics, we can’t win for losing (See Bud’s Eyeview), just as we’ve done on far too many occasions in the past. Surely this is a pivotal year in the nation’s political history. But, alas, unless Black America bewares of intellectual Trojan

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rony notwithstanding, Sen. Barack Obama’s triumphant excursion outside the United States of America (See Front Page feature), that coincided with CNN’s much-heralded documentary “Black In America” couldn’t have been planned any better if it was a political conspiracy. Nevertheless, when one has the wherewithal to analyze the ground-breaking events from a critical thinker’s Black perspective, one more than likely will conclude that made in America-Africans have been historically treated with more respect in foreign lands than they are in the land of the free. In essence, Black Americans are blacker in America. We Must Understand, that there’s a preponderance of historical evidence that African-Americans best and brightest often fled to foreign nations to escape institutionalized racism. Accordingly, a July 25, 2008 opinion piece (Easier said than done), in USA Today forewarned: “Obamamania went global this week. An estimated 200,000 spectators in Germany responded to Thursday’s speech by Barack Obama with the enthusiasm more often reserved for a rock star. Eloquence clearly comes to the Democratic presidential candidate as naturally as music does to Bruce Springsteen or Bono. For voters back home, though, the key question is not which candidate gives the better speech or is more popu-

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oebeit I understand when Black history illiterate brothers and sisters put the old African warrior/griot into the “radio revolutionary” category, it vexes me when the ego-trippingtalk show hosts cut me off in midsentence. And that’s why there’s no shame in my game when I name and blame Black faces in high places that have turned radio programs (targeting Black consumers) into political and intellectual Trojan horses that pose a real and present danger to Black America’s progress. Unfortunately, Black-oriented radio stations (owned by White conglomerates, or sell-out Black moguls), have become intellectual weapons of mass destruction for Black perspectives. Especially when malleable minded Black folks allow a status quo system friendly media think for them. Divide and confuse notwithstanding, I was thrust into a position that’s tantamount to choosing sides when long time friends divorced by a diverse group of Black leaders. Believe it, or not, they used “a ‘free’ Legal Redress Clinic” hosted by a coalition, e.g., the National Bar Association, and NAACP, to ambush Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. For sure, it’s not surprising that long time “Sheila haters” would take advantage of the Black community’s disaffection for her playing on Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton’s losing team. Nor was I sur-

prised that the Breakfast Klub’s Marcus Davis had political aspirations. Yet, I must confess I never expected him to challenge Lee as a Democratic write-in candidate. For sure, I recalled my mentor, the late, great Herbert “Big Bopper” Provost saying that when you’re flying high, only a few high power guns shoot at you, but if you get your wings clipped and lose attitude, everybody with guns start shooting. And that’s exactly what’s happening to Sheila. Hence, her foes should be forewarned that I have her back. And love ain’t got nothing to do with it. And, as much as I love my political naïve brothers and sisters that unwittingly buy into the “it’s time for a change” mantra… it’s a change for the worse if we can’t win for losing. History records that “change” has defused Black’s political power greatly since we voted for term limits, and allowed the media to turn us against strong Black leaders that threaten the status quo system. Yet, we keep making the same mistakes over and over. Unfortunately, Black-oriented radio stations (owned by greedy White folk, or sell-out Black folk), have become intellectual weapons of mass-destruction throughout Black America. Consequently, radio talk show hosts have become power brokers. Don’t believe me. Instead, try to think of the Black broadcasters that were recently elected, or selected to feed at the

‘cat stuck in the tree! Then again, we have been lamenting for years that Black leaders have the power to make a change. “Even Barack Obama didn’t do his CNN interview with Suzanne Malveaux, the CNN journalist from New Orleans, who is one of the best political journalists on TV. Obama was interviewed by the new guy at CNN. The East Indian Fareed Zakarha??? Then again, Obama could have asked for a cer-

tain journalist being that Jews ask for Jews, Hispanics ask for Hispanics and White men ask for Fox News (where they know that White men run the show) but Blacks just accept anyone. And half the journalists do not even like Blacks so you never know how the interview will be slanted and twisted.” A letter to the editor closer to home alleged: “Went to CNN (Blacks In America); listen at Soledad spew negative undercut statements on Blacks

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horses, we will be too divided and confused to take advantage of, perhaps, the greatest opportunity we’ll ever have to influence “Change We Can Believe In.” In essence, we must put aside petty differences (defined in Willie Lynch’s How To Make A Slave letter), and separate political business from personal b.s. Denial aside, every Black leader that didn’t jump on Obama’s bandwagon (after it became obvious that White voters were desperate for a change too) find themselves in trouble with their constituents. For sure there’s much wisdom in Charles Dudley’s often misquoted proverb, “Politics makes for strange bedfellows.” Thus, it’s not surprising that the GOP and their Democrat adversaries joined forces to move once immobile Black faces in high political places nationwide. In essence, even if Obama becomes president, the status quo system can’t lose for winning. In fact, Black newspapers dare not report anything that has the slightest connotation that impacts Obama negatively, lest we’ll be denounced for exercising our First Amendment free press mandate to “report all news without fear or favor.” Even so, we wouldn’t be a creditable newspaper if we failed to tell it like it is, whether political naïve Black politicos want us to tell it or not. Because, for sure, it is like it is, whether we tell it or not.

public troth. We’ll discuss that later. Meanwhile, since the political wars will be fought on the radio, my pariah status will limit my input. Especially among the “igno-ranting,” wannabe “talk show warriors” that inanely praise the hosts and radio stations for “doing a good job.” Mayhaps they’re emulating White “Ditto Heads” that are programmed to call conservative hosts “great Americans?” Hey, dare I express how dumb one has to be to rely wholly on a radio talk show to shape their opinions? Then again, I would be hypocritical if I didn’t admit that I use radio talk shows for my own selfish purposes. Even when I’m cut off abruptly, it still opens a portal to my column. Regrettably, I refused to touch a computer until I was 65. I had no idea that the Internet would recharge my cranial circuits. Selfaggrandizement aside, I’ve gained more fans in less than a decade of Internet exposure than my combined four pre-computer decades as a journalist. Not to mention connecting with a new generation of warriors to be enlightened by a living historian that they can actually relate to. So I think I’m battle ready to fight one more war. However, Sheila has already fired the first shot in the radio wars. She invaded Sunday Morning Live, which was being co-hosted by Davis. Stay tuned, because it’s on. I wonder if anybody knows where I’m coming from? To contact Bud Johnson, please call 281- 847-9929 (8-5- Wednesday -Thursday) or via e-mail at Africanwarrior@aol.com

social ills; my how she hates us. Why is Soledad telling our story? Where the hell is Roland Martin? Poor Jimmie Dixon, he really wanted to put me out.-Diane Harris.” Don’t blame me for the message, I’m just the messenger. However, I should make it clear that Soledad is Black. Maria de la Soledad Teresa O’Brien is of Irish Australian and Afro-Cuban heritage, who was born Sept. 19, 1966 in St. James, New York.

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that are negatively impacted by an evolving New World Order globally. That fact is validated by “The World Wants Obama Coalition” Web site that states: “All around the world an energetic and unprecedented movement is growing in support of Senator Obama’s candidacy to be the 44th US President. Some examples of the worldwide movement include: In Trinidad, calypso legend The Mighty Sparrow sings that America could “regain worldwide respect with Obama’s vision”, and in Jamaica reggae star Cocoa Tea adds ‘This is not about class nor color, race nor creed. It’s about the changes, what the Americans need.’; In China a dramatic Obama rally is being planned on the Great Wall; In Egypt a humanitarian worker has written letters to dozens of superdelegates urging them to back Obama; In Gaza, a Palestinian student has been making hundreds of campaign phone calls to the US over the internet, whenever he has electricity and is not under Israeli bombardment; In Kenya, Obama is so popular that a beer has been named after him! On the internet there over 40 international Obama fan groups on Facebook, many with more than 500 members, focused on Denmark, France, Indonesia, Tanzania and other countries. Opinion polls comparing him with McCain, show that Obama is consistently the favorite candidate by a wide margin. But, alas, none of those nations vote. Political columnist Clarence Page explained: “Sure, the media coverage helps Obama, but it also confirms the biggest bias in the media, our hunger for a big story—and the audience that comes with it.” Lest we forget, in spite of all of the hoopla, according to polls Obama only has a six-point lead over McCain. Hence, perhaps, we shall overcome if we adhere to BLKMANUP30’s July 18 blog. The true believer pontificated: “Change is in your hands and God wants you to make the right decision. My proof that God sent Obama is evident in his struggle to get here, and in his courage to stand up against as strong opponent to challenge the status quo. Much like David and Goliath. Who has ears let them hear sayeth the Lord. Follow Obama into the Future.” Then again, Black America would be better served to remember that hope is defined as things we’ve never seen, and faith with out works is dead. Voter apathy aside, America needs “Change We Can Believe In” to overcome the difficult days ahead, therefore voters must make the right decision at the polls on Nov. 4, 2008 to keep hope alive.

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brings me back to my original question will President Obama be invited to sit in on the “REAL” meeting? The meetings where national defense, health care, economic, and other important issues are discussed and made. Will the “White folks” get in Obama’s face and let him know that they are still running every inch of the country and they will let the little Black Prez in on information on a need to know basis? Will they buck him at every turn not working with him to clean up the catastrophic mess

African-American News&Issues • Texas • August 6-12, 2008 • 3 the Bush administration has left, leaving Obama to become a “lame duck President”? These questions will be answered only if and when Obama is elected. If elected President, let’s hope he is up for whatever tactics are initiated and will be allowed to run the country as he sees fit. We desperately need change and a positive change will affect every citizen for the better. Let’s hope Obama won’t have to get invited to the meetings because he is running all of the meetings. Mel Hicks is a counselor at a community college and lives in Ft. Worth TX.

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Prince Hall Masons of Houston take top honors for second year FT. WORTH- Each year, Prince Hall Masons from all over the state of Texas gather in Fort Worth for their annual Grand Lodge session. This year, over 500 Prince Hall Masons and over 600 women who are members of the two Adoptive Bodies (Norris Wright Cuney Grand Chapter and Grand High Court, Heroines of Jericho) attended this grand event. The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Texas and its jurisdictions is comprised of 28 Districts and 158 Lodges, and the Norris Wright Cuney Grand Chapter is comprised of 12 Districts and 50 Chapters.

Top awards are given to the District Deputy of the year for outstanding performance in community service, scholarship sponsoring and youth mentor programs. Brother Ronald D. Gerac, District Deputy Grand Master of Prince Hall Masons for the greater Houston area, District 15-A, and Sister Rhonda K. Davis, the District Deputy Grand Matron for surrounding Houston Chapters, took top honors as District Deputies of the year. “To have a first time District Deputy receive this award is a great honor. Our lodges and Chapters pulled together in Houston and worked

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hard serving the community to make this another stellar year. This award could not have been possible without the support of our female organizations as well,” said Past District Deputy Grand Master Charles Potter. The District will host a Meet & Greet event on Saturday, August 9, 2008 at the Culinary Kreations Café, 4830 Almeda Road, starting at 2p.m. Anyone interested in learning more about both the male and female organizations are invited to attend. Reservations are encouraged by visiting www.hightwelveclub.com.

HOUSTON- Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee welcomed House Judiciary Committee Chairman John Conyers to Houston, Texas on July 18, where the two conducted an examination into the Harris County Judicial System. The unofficial hearing took place at City Hall. They examined the many missteps and shortcomings of the local criminal justice system, and addressed questions surrounding the recent findings of 101 deaths at the Harris County Jail, the derogatory emails being circulated in the Harris County Sheriff’s office, the years of DNA evidence mismanagement, the Joe Horn case, the ICE Immigration Raids and much more. They also conducted an examination of the healthcare crisis in America, offering Universal Healthcare as the solution. This forum took place at The John P. McGovern Theater Health Museum. Representative John Conyers, Jr., a Detroit Democrat, was re-elected to the 14th Congressional District in November 2006, to his 21 term in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district covers all of Highland Park and Hamtramck, as well as large portions of Detroit and Dearborn.

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FUNERAL HOMES

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HOUSTON- On September 10 and 11, 2008 the Houston Minority Business Council (HMBC) holds EXPO 2008, a powerful and influential marketing event. Buyers from 200 major corporations, government agencies and financial, medical and educational institutions come together at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX to network with over 1,500 minority business enterprises (MBEs). MBEs and major corporations meet face-to-face to network, discuss partnerships and future contracting opportunities all in one day and all under one roof! A reception is scheduled at The Wortham Center, 501 Texas, Houston, TX 77002. Sponsored by HMBC’s leading MBEs, it is where many deals and business relationships start with representatives from Houston’s major corporations. An early-bird breakfast will be held on September 11, and there will also be an Awards Luncheon. For complete details and registration information to http//:expo. hmbc.org

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YOUTH SPORTS

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SCHOOL/CLASSES

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L & S Youth Sports Basketball League

200 Young Black Ministers and YBMOVE to host 2008 Back 2 Books Fest

HOUSTON- The YBMOVE in collaboration with the 200 Young Black Ministers will host 2008 Back 2 Books Fest. The fest will take place on Saturday, August 9, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Wright Place Leadership Center, 6002 Antoine Dr. The fest is free to the public and will include career, economic, and health information. For more information, please call (713) 956-1511.

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University of Texas hosts GammALO Conference

AUSTIN- Ephren W. Taylor of City Capital Corporation (CTCC), touted as “One of America’s Youngest CEO’s and Millionaires”, will give the keynote address at the GammALO: One Accord 2008 National Conference. This event is hosted by Gamma Phi Delta Christian Fraternity, Inc, and Alpha Lambda Omega Christian Sorority, Inc. It will be held at the University of Texas in the Texas Union Ballroom. Doors open at Charlotte Stallings 2:30 pm, dress attire is casual and tickets are $15 for those who are not registered for the conference. Also, if you come early at 1:30 pm, there will be a free financial seminar by nationally acclaimed trainer, speaker & consultant, Charlotte Stallings. For more information, please call (617) 959-4338.

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Houston Independent School District - North Region

Highland Heights Elementary

Osborne Elementary

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

Jacqueline Parnell, Principal 800 Ringold 77088 • (281)405-2525 www.osborneelementary.org Pre-Kindergarten-5th Grade

Pre-Registration: August 5-8, 2008, 8:00a.m. - 12:00p.m. Orientation: September 3, 2008 (2:00-3:30p.m.) Texas Education Agency Rating: Recognized

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

Booker T. Washington High

Mark T. Bedell, Principal 119 E. 39th St. 77081 • (713)696-6600 www.btwashington.org Please sign for approval and fax back to 713-692-1183 9-12th Grade

Pre-Registration: 12, 13, 20, 2008,the 8:30a.m. Ad must be approved and payment received by 12 August NOON Friday week Orientation: August 19, 2008 (6:00p.m.) before Wednesday publication orHouse: the ad will not run. Open September 17, 2008 (6:00-8:15 p.m.) Texas Education Agency Rating: Academically Acceptable Please sign for approval and fax back to 713-692-1183 Magnet: High School for Engineering Professions by 12 NOON Friday before for Wednesday publication or the ad will not run. Date Signature

Mabel B. Wesley Elementary

Dr. Kimberly Agnew, Principal Signature 800 Dillard St. 77081 • (713)696-2860 www.wesleyelementaryschool.org P.O. Number Pre-Kindergarten-5th Grade

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

Date

Delesa O’Dell-Thomas, Principal 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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Worship throughout our Communities

Fidelity BC 9735 Nedwald St. Houston 77029 (713) 671-0095

CHURCH ADS and LISTINGS

BAPTIST

Greater Progressive MBC 840 Ringold Houston 77088 (281) 445-8603

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

Greater True Vine MBC 3010 Fontinot Houston 77026 (713) 672-9086

Bible Fellowship BC 10318 Antoine Dr. Houston 77086 (281) 447-0901

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

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.

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

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 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

CHURCH OF CHRIST 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

Everyday People with Jesse Simon

Dallas Foreman celebrates 77th birthday

FIDELITY CHURCH OF CHRIST “The Church That Cares”

SHADY ACRES

CHURCH OF CHRIST 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.

Wednesday

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

OFFICE: 713/674-5131

140 Fidelity Rd. Houston Tx 77029

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

www.fthwardcoc.org “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.

713/861-6625

Sunday

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 DUNCAN MEMORIAL

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

2222 Lockwood Dr. 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). 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.

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

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 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.

“Back with the Pack” Gospel Concert School Supply Drive & Voter’s Registration

HOUSTON- Congratulations to Mrs. Dallas Foreman-Williams, who celebrated her 77th Birthday, with family, friends and Church members, in the fellowship Hall of Darien Loop Church of Christ, 7014 Darien Street. The program consisted of Mistress of Ceremony, Jackie Barrett; Prayer, Bro. Sidney Haynes; Welcome, Horace Williams; Congregational Songs led by Bro. Huler Shepherd; “A Tribute to Mother,” Seretria Battle, “Reflections,” by Bertha Terrell; Special Remarks by former City Council Member Michael Yarbrough, and remarks, closing prayer and blessing of the food by Bro. Frank Preston.

Photo left: Guest host Miguel Nunez, star of movie “Juwanna Man” Photo right: Gospel artists Trin-I-Tee 5:7. DALLAS- Dallas Radio Station Gospelville 990am, will provide school supplies for 500+ children on Sunday, August 17, 2008, at 4:00 p.m., at American Airlines Center- ATT Plaza, 2500 Victory Avenue. This event is free to the public, and will also be a free concert with artist Trin-I-Tee 5 7, Dewayne Woods, and many more! This event will be hosted by Special Guest Host Miguel Nunez (Juwanna Man) and other surprise guests. For questions or concerns, please call Charles West (214) 994-0370 or (214) 336-2958.

Grant A.M.E. Worship Center Empowered for Victory Citywide Women’s Conference

AUSTIN- Grant A.M.E. Worship Center, 1701 Karmer Lane, will host the Women of Virtue Ministry for the soul-stirring Empowered for Victory Citywide Women’s Conference to be held on Friday through Sunday, August 15- 17, 2008. The conference will have specialty workshops for teens, seniors and adult women. Regular registration is $75.00, senior registration is $45.00, and teen registration is $35.00 for (6th - 12th graders). For more information, please call (512) 339-4726.

Higher Love Creations hold auditions HOUSTON- Higher Love Creations is holding auditions for ministry-minded actors, singers and dancers ages 17 and up August 16, 2008 10a.m. – 3p.m. 5026 Langley @ Hirsch Rd Houston, Texas 77016. participants are asked to prepare: 1 minute monologue; 1 minute song (accupella or cd accompaniment), or a 1 minute choreographed dance routine. For additional information contact: Alicia shorter at 713-835-5785 or higherlovecreation@ sbcglobal.net.

Parent night held at Blueridge UMC

Top Photo: Elwood and Dallas Williams smiling for the camera. Bottom Photo: The Foreman- Williams Family gathered for a family photo.

HOUSTON- On Thursday, August 14, 2008 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Blueridge United Methodist Church, 2929 Reed Rd. @ Hwy 288, The Sunnyside Civic Club, Southeast Coalition of Civic Clubs and the Worthing High School-Parent Teacher Organization is presenting a “Parent Night Event.” The event will feature Ako Kambon, an educational trainer and motivational speaker as the keynote speaker. The goal of this event is to inspire and motivate parents to be active participants in their child’s education; to ensure that their students are better equipped, willing, and able to learn when they attend school. Parents will be encouraged to prepare their students physically, psychologically, and emotionally to be their best.

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COMMUNITY & YOUTH Volunteerism can make a difference in your community & business CARY YATES

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MISSOURI CITY- The power of workplace volunteerism is huge – according to the National Council on Workplace Volunteerism, 463,000-plus employees gave more than nine million hours of their time in the U.S. and abroad in 2006. During the same time-frame, more than 90 percent of Fortune 500 companies reported having volunteer programs. Cary Yates Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Yet there also is a host of business benefits that can result from community service. Read on for a few examples of win-win situations that can be created when businesses support their employee volunteerism. Employee Camaraderie. Company-sponsored volunteer events provide a two-pronged benefit: they empower team members to support worthwhile causes and provide the opportunity to meet coworkers outside of their work area. Getting together outside the workplace fosters relationships between team members and helps us call our coworkers “friends.” Company sponsored volunteer events can also help build bridges between internal workgroups. Recruitment- Demonstrating your company’s commitment to community service may also help recruitment efforts. Even with unemployment rates at 4.1 percent in Texas, human resources departments in our community are working to recruit qualified team members. Employers have long touted benefits such as health care and vacation time. Letting prospective team members also know about your company’s commitment to community service should also be part of that list. One recent study shows more than 80 percent of us in the workforce review a company’s commitment to social issues when we are considering a new job. Corporate Reputation- More and more, consumers are paying attention to a company’s reputation for philanthropy and community support when making buying decisions. According to the 2004 Cone Corporate Citizenship Study – an 11-year research poll – more than 70 percent of Americans say a company’s commitment to a social issue is an important factor when deciding whether or not to recommend the company’s products and services to others. In fact, that same study indicates

Americans between the ages of 18 to 25 are significantly more likely to consider a company’s citizenship practices when making purchasing decisions. Long-term Business Health. Doing business in a healthy, vibrant community is beneficial for commerce. Taking an active approach to helping make your community an even better place is a smart way to help secure your company’s place in your community’s future. Community Feedback. Workplace volunteers are in a unique position to talk to prospective customers and community stakeholders about what is going on in the community. This insight and feedback can be helpful when determining new services or products. It is also helpful when assessing how well your company is responding to the needs of your community. You don’t have to be a Fortune 500 company to have a workplace volunteer program. There are many organizations and Web sites that can help you develop a meaningful program – for your business, employees and community. Here are a few sources that can help your company harness the power of workplace volunteerism: • The Corporation for National and Community Service works to strengthen communities and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. Learn more about starting a workplace volunteer program on their site, http:// www.nationalservice.gov. • Points of Light Foundation & Volunteer Center National Network is a national organization that promotes volunteering. Their site also contains helpful information about starting a workplace volunteer program. Log on at www.PointsofLight.org. If you’re not quite ready to pioneer a volunteer program in your workplace and want to search for volunteer opportunities in your area, visit: • Volunteer Match at www.volunteermatch.org. This site helps match volunteers with opportunities in their community. This nonprofit organization has more than 125,000 visitors each week and is committed to building world-class Internet applications that bring communities closer together. • Volunteer Solutions at www. volunteersolutions.org. A division of the United Way, Volunteer Solutions helps connect individuals to volunteer opportunities in their community. • USA Freedom Corps at www. usafreedomcorp.gov. An office of the White House, USA Freedom Corps partners with national service programs and helps connect individuals with volunteer opportunities I wish you the best of luck with your efforts. Working together, we can make positive differences in the communities we serve. Cary Yates, market growth & development manager for Wells Fargo in Houston, works closely with nonprofit organizations. He lives in Missouri City with his wife, Clarease, who is a U.S. Judge and their children Shawn, Phillip and Chelsey.

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TSU’s Beacon Of Light is Bobby Reid

H O U S T O N - TSU football fans. Anticipation and Is it all hype? One would be remiss not to ask that optimism best de- question, but I’ll let you decide for yourself. For those scribes the upcom- fans not in the know, feast your eyes on the following ing 2008 fall football campaign for Texas Southern information about Bobby Reid. University (TSU) alums and prep school enthusiDuring his senior season in high school, fall 2003, ast that have a fondhe led the North Shore ness for charting the High School Mustangs growth of Houston’s to the Class 5A Division former high school I Championship. Bobfootball stars. Why all by was also named the the hype you ask? Is it Houston Touchdown because of the signifyClub’s Offensive Player ing pageantry of Black Of The Year, All Greatcollege football such er Houston, All District as the high-stepping and the District’s Most show bands and high Valuable Player. He energy dance routines was also named to both by the majorettes? the national and state Not quite, try hardtop 100 recruiting list, er. Is it because the and attended the prestiTSU football team gious Elite 11 Quarterwill be coached by a back Camp in Califorstaff of proven winnia. Reid arrives to Texas ners that have already Southern via Oklahoma won multiple chamBobby Reid will guide TSU Tigers into a new era of State where for unfortupionships else where? SWAC football. nate and mystifying reaAgain not quite, but sons, he became an unyou are a little warmder appreciated gem, er. but for TSU he is a god-sent, treasure trove. In fact give-in and let me assist you. Ponder if you The TSU football season kicks off on Saturday, Auwill, that this fall one of Greater Houston’s most her- gust 30, 2008, against well coached intrastate rival alded former prep athletes will be taking the snaps, Prairie View A&M in the annual Labor Day Classic from under center, for the TSU football team. Galena match-up. If you enjoy seeing Houston’s own born, Park North Shore phenom quarterback Bobby Reid bred and raised excel, then come see Bobby Reid and has transferred to Texas Southern University for his this year’s version of the Texas Southern Tigers comfinal year of eligibility, and as a result has resurrected pete on the grid-iron, and eyewitness why TSU althe expectations of the weary, bruised and battered ums are full of anticipation and optimism. TRENT REID

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Suburban Sugarland Women (SSLW) offers Programs & Volunteer Opportunities

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. SUGARLANDSuburban Sugarland Women (SSLW), a volunteer, non-profit, 501C(3), tax–exempt, incorporated, service, organization, is offering service programs such as: Seniors Enrichment Help with birthday celebrations; provide hair & nails care; install smoke alarms; take on excursions; or do special requests Families Outreach Assist in securing medical, dental, nutritional, social, advocacy, and emergency support via resources and services. Infants–Young Adults De-

velopment Provide pre/post natal support; adopt–a–school; food baskets; clothing & supplies donations; mentoring; tutoring; financial literacy training; school thru life development; recipients’ reunion & continuing scholarships Community Partners Become an individual, organizational, or business PARTNER who provides one financial, tax – deductible donation annually for five years. You may also sponsor a scholarship in someone’s name. Community Involvement

Take a role in Special Olympics; YMCA Camping Sponsorship; Diversity Values Differences; basics parliamentary procedure; Advisory Board Membership, adopt – a – spot participants; recruit, retain, and reclaim members and volunteers; community advocacy empowerment; and ongoing fund development efforts. SSLW is also looking for volunteers for each of the mentioned programs. For more information, please contact Mable Scott Austin, via email sslw1989@aol.com or (713) 256-7953.

Houston Teen Rapper J. Xavier to perform during Olympic Games in Beijing Furthers his mission of HIV/AIDS Awareness as World AIDS Youth Ambassador and Youth Leader

HOUSTON- Justin Xavier Harris is a talented and popular 16year-old who is known by many in Houston and nationally as J. Xavier, World AIDS Youth Ambassador, actor, rapper, songwriter, volunteer and youth leader. And soon on Aug. 12, 2008, to be exact, J. Xavier also will become a performer during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. J. Xavier plans to be in Beijing from Saturday, August 9, 2008 through Wednes-

day, August 27, 2008. He will debut his song “Yao Ming Wants The Dunk” in English and Mandarin and a tribute song for the Olympic Games called “The Olympic Call” that he co-wrote with Che’Nelle. Che’Nelle, a national recording artist who is signed with Capitol Records, has a previous recording with J. Xavier called “Take Each Day,” an HIV/AIDS awareness song. J. Xavier also will launch his sophomore album, “The Young-

est In Charge,” as he tours hospitals in cities and villages in China to visit children who were injured by the recent catastrophic earthquake. He is one of many artists who are participating in a multi-arts performance at the Xiang Yun Theatre in the Beijing Olympic Park during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games of 2008. The performances at the XiangYun Theatre are intended to be a high level international performance with

world-class artists from all over the world. These performances are expected to be an international cultural exchange and one of the cultural highlights of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games festivities. “I’m elated to be chosen to not only represent Houston, Texas, but also the USA. This is an experience that I’m definitely looking forward to!” he commented. He has performed live more than 300 times, developed his own TV show “YGTV”

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(Young Generation TV) which is now featured on Music Choice, and has conducted more than 75 television interviews with celebrities such as Chris Brown, Lil’ Wayne, Nick Cannon, and many more.

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