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Houston’s Equal Rights Ordinance: Will it Bring God’s Wrath or Discrimination Protection?

is the only major city in the nation without civil rights protections for its residents. It’s time to change that so that the laws on our books reflect what Houston is.” The proposal would ban discrimination based on sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, family status, marital status, military status, religion, disability, pregnancy and genetic information, as federal laws do, and also would cover sexual orientation and gender identity. The measure would extend to private businesses with 50 or more Mayor Annise Parker workers, businesses that serve the HOUSTON- Is Houston Mayor public, housing, city employment Annise Parker’s proposed Equal and city contracting; churches Rights Ordinance a step is in the would be exempt. right direction for a “World Class” Houston remains the only major city? city in the country without civil Mayor Parker said the ordirights protections for its residents. nance is simply a move to embrace State Sen. John Whitmire said diversity, not a political power move the ordinance makes a strong stateto promote lifestyle choices- as some ment about discrimination that is suggest. needed in city that promotes itself as “Houston not only cares for “world class”. those who cannot always care for “Discrimination does exists in themselves; we also open our arms community and neighborhoods,” to change.,” Parker said about the he said. “I would hope that this ordinance. “We don’t care where ordinance would be a way to reduce you come from, the color of your it and send a strong message to hold skin, your age, gender, what physical people accountable who practice Business Card Paper_Layout 1 2/18/14 12: limitations youformay have or who discrimination and let them know it you choose to love. Yet, Houston will not be tolerated.” Only those who discriminate have to something to worry about, he added. The Houston Area Pastors Council does not think so. Their opposition is clear on the issue. In response to Parker’s introduction of her proposed ordinance, pastors describe it as creating a new 979-921-9908 28820 FM 1736 Road power and scope of city government Hempstead, TX 77445-7204 over potential “discriminatory and Trophy Hunting: unequal treatment”: Whitetail - Axis - Blackbuck “We simply ask this, ‘Mayor Archery • Camping • Camp Fire Parker, where is the discriminaCanoeing • Family & Church Reunions tion?’,” said Dave Welch, executive Fishing • Guided Nature Hike director of TXPC. “Why impose a Hay Rides • Hiking • Horseshoes massive new set of onerous regulaKayaking • Nature Photography Pedal Boats • Picnics • Sand Volleyball tions on the private sector that places businesses and, we believe, website: www.rsdeerranch.com eventually even churches under email: malonson@rsdeerranch.com TX-2

constant threat of investigation and punishment for a fabricated problem?” The council charges that Parker’s proposal includes the forced opening of every restroom in every business in the city with more than fifty employees – that is at least her starting point - to cross dressers, sexual predators and those suffering from gender identity disorder. The Houston Area Pastor Council is an inter-racial, interdenominational coalition of over 300 pastors throughout the city that is involved in speaking to social, cultural, moral and public policy issues. Welch makes it clear that Parker’s motives have little to do with the issue of discrimination itself “The comparison of this ordinance to civil rights is not only offensive it is abominable,” he said. “The Civil Rights movement was birthed to right a moral wrong; the GLBT movement was birthed to force acceptance of a moral wrong. There is no civil right to call God a liar by denying His created order and to do what He calls sin.” Civil Rights Activist and Houston Ministers Against Crime Founder Pastor F.N. Williams agrees with pastor council leaders and said Parker is wrong and joins efforts to turn back the ordinance. “She is carrying an agenda for the Gay and Lesbian community,” he said. “This is not a civil rights issue. It’s a morals issue and man made legislation can ever supercede or overturn the Word of God.” Parker contends she is working for the kind of city that is accepting, tolerant, diverse, understanding, inclusive, open-minded and unbiased, does not discriminate, treats everyone equally and allows full participation by everyone in civic and business life. To continue reading visit us online @www.aframnews.com By: Darwin Campbell, African-American News&Issues

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Honoring the 2014 National and State Teachers of the Year Well, welcome to the White House. Let me start off by saying thank you to a leader of unbelievable passion and expertise and dedication; somebody who every single day wakes up and thinks about three things either his family, basketballor how to give child a world-class education our Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan. I also want to thank our members of Congress who are here today. I am thrilled to have them here and always encourage all members of Congress to focus on education and teachers. And I am thrilled to be welcoming all our state and national teachers of the year. So give them a big round of applause. Good job. This is a phenomenal group in addition to being very good-looking. The best of the best. And they’d be the first to say that they’re only here because they’re surrounded by outstanding teachers who give all to their students every single day. Today is a chance to thank not just the teachers on this stage but teachers all across the country. We really can’t say enough about how important their role is in making sure that America succeeds. So thank you for what you’re giving our children and what you’re giving our nation. Now, it’s been a while since I was in school, but I still remember all the wonderful teachers who made me who I am, who opened the world up to me, who made me feel that maybe I had something to offer, and maybe saw things in me before I saw them in myself. We all had teachers like that. Talk to anybody who’s succeeded in business, or written a play, or invented an app, or broken an athletic record, and they’ll tell you about a teacher or a coach who inspired them and who challenged them, and taught them values, and encouraged them to be curious and ask questions, and explore new realms and new ideas. Everybody has got somebody like that in their lives. That’s what great teachers do.

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They set us on a better path. And they do it even though we ask so much of them. Teachers don’t get an off day even when they’re exhausted, even when you’re up all night with your own kid, even if you’ve got bills or something personal on your mind. Once you’re in front of that class, you’ve got eager minds depending on you. And what a lot of people may not realize is how emotionally taxing teaching can be, because great teachers really care about their students. You carry their struggles with you well after the school day ends. You worry about them. You’re often the ones they go to with their troubles and their fears. And sometimes, you can see that they’ve got something on their minds even if they don’t talk to you about it. Sometimes they even reach back after they’ve gone off to college and may need a little advice.

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The GOP Would Kill the 1964 Civil Rights Bill Today Earl Ofari Hutchinson Author & Political

In the run-up to the 50th anniversary of the landmark 1964 Civil Rights Act signed into law July 2, 1964 GOP leaders are crowing again that they, not the Democrats, deserve all the credit for breaking the months long stall by then powerful southern Democratic senators adamantly opposed to passage of the bill. There’s some truth to that claim. But there’s also another side to the story that tells much about what many in the GOP would do today if faced with a vote on the same bill. In 1964, Moreton Rolleston, the owner of a motel in Atlanta, Georgia, was hardly an aberration. He virulently opposed the bill and was widely quoted as to why. He called the bill a blatant infringement of his Constitutional right as a private business owner to serve or refuse to serve anyone he so chose. “The fundamental question... is whether or not Congress has the power to take away the liberty of an individual to run his business as he sees fit in the selection and choice of his customers.” He cited the Fourteenth Amendment, Fifth and Thirteenth Amendments to bolster his case that the bill violated his right to run his business and oversee his property anyway he wanted. The Supreme Court didn’t agree, and held that Congress had the right under the Commerce Clause. But that was the court then. It’s a far different court today. Fast forward a half century later, and Kentucky senator, and almost certain 2016 GOP presidential contender, Rand Paul, in an interview in May, 2010 with the Louisville Courier Journal, blew off the 1964 Civil Rights Act as a slap against private businesses’ right to racially

discriminate. He had a second and third chance to eat his words in two separate interviews after his senate primary win. He blew both. He did the obligatory disavowal of racism, but did not back away from his belief that the Civil Rights Act went way too far in telling private businesses that they couldn’t racially discriminate. Paul later, much later, walked it back and claimed that he’d back the 1964 Act then and now but just had problems with the part about telling business owners what to do. Paul when he gave his candid view that the Civil Rights Bill vastly over reached, as Rolleston a half century earlier said with businesses, is also no aberration. His view of what government should or should not do about civil rights then and now remain unchanged. And that’s that government should have a minimal role in civil rights laws and enforcement. In recent days, GOP legislators in Arizona, Alabama and South Dakota have said pretty much the same thing as Rolleston said decades ago in stumping for legislation to ban gays from restaurants and other business establishments. A few of the bolder ones have even said that a business owner might even have the right to refuse Blacks under certain circumstance, since the rights of a property owner are supposedly inviolate. There’s absolutely no guarantee that the Supreme Court today would not seriously consider that argument in a challenge to the Act. In various rulings on campaign financing and class action lawsuits against corporations, the conservative majority have been adamant that the rule of law applies first and foremost to property rights. The GOP senators and congresspersons that the GOP tirelessly points too to make its dubious case that it, not the Democratic Party, then was the party of civil rights was a totally different political breed then. There was a strong and consistent level of political moderation within GOP circles.

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“We MUST never forget slavery, lynching, Jim Crow Laws, the disrespect of the Black race and the first Black president.”

Understand That Where There is No History – Black People Perish

How much would we really know about Black people in America if there were no Black history? Given the magnitude of the contributions of Black people to American history and the desires of some in White America to suppress it, I can only imagine what life would be like if we failed to remember and recognize the accomplishments, achievements and sacrifices African Americans have made throughout history on a regular basis. We MUST Understand that White people never really wanted Blacks to know the truth about their history. It is time for Freedom Fighters to demand that a Black history curriculum be added to the public school education system. Before, there has not been real standard curriculum requirements, teaching or emphasis on Blacks history is public schools. In essence, those who invented, were scientific or who were activists, agents for change or our political leaders and key events that took place in Black history that could motivate our youth to greatness are being ignored. Our history was hidden, unspoken and not written for the ages. Much was done to keep us from enjoying and feeling the kind of pride for our African American leaders, role models and history that we needed growing up. If it were not living through it, seeing it unfold in the community, the church and Black teachers, I venture to say that there would have been very little or no true information shared about the trip from Africa or about the horrors of slavery in America. The works and sacrifices of great leaders like Frederick Douglas, Adam Clayton Powell Jr., Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Stokley Carmichael

or Marcus Garvey would never be known. We would perhaps never know of the great courageous contributions to Black history by the Black Panther Party, the NAACP or the tremendous accomplishments of the Civil Rights Movement or numerous protest marches or lunch counter sit-ins associated with it. It was those old Black teachers and principals and active community leaders during segregation who made the difference with generations of youth. They not only talked about these people, but also taught us what that history meant and how we could use the examples of great Black heroes to motivate us to shape and carve out our own greatness. After schools were integrated, the trouble began and much of what we knew about ourselves started to unravel. White educators picked a handful of “safe” Black leaders to introduce us to and taught us each year about the same ones. Many of the great men, community activists, women and inventors and events tied to Black pride were left out of that. One of the greatest drawbacks we have faced as Black people in America and in the public education system and society is the sublimation of our history. We MUST Understand that there is not a huge push to teach us about us. Each year, Black history is being watered down and pushed to the side in “White world” and not given the full respect it deserves. Our history and contributions to America are not being the full and complete respect it deserves. For example, the “Jews” maintain and teach a complete history to their children and that is passed from generation to generation. From Moses to Holocaust monuments to the Torah, it is taught

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in homes, schools and synagogues. Not a historic moment, nor hero, business leader or great statesman is left from the pages of that ethnic group’s history. It is the emphasis on that teaching and strength of that history that gives them the will to fight and helps them survive from generation to generation. We need to look at this closely. African-Americans have an even more rich history than “Jews”. However, Black history is constantly poked fun at or disregarded, discarded, disrespected and often trashed. We MUST Understand that Black History is the backbone of our strength and key to the survival of our people. We must learn from it and draw from the power, spirit, wisdom and intellect of our ancestors. What has been lost in the education system and this country is the failure to recognize how important Black history is to our community pride and self-esteem and survival as a race. Our history should not be written from behind jail cells or from street corners where crime, prostitution and drug dealing are prevalent. We need people to do it in homes and churches reading daily lessons about our people to our children so they can know the real truth about Black people doesn’t fit into a PlayStation 3 or a 52-inch Plasma T.V. Screen. Parents, teachers, pastors, professionals and retired professionals need to be committed to shouting our unabridged, unfiltered Black history from the housetops , spreading these great stories of Black people from house to house and teaching it in our churches and schools daily. TX-3

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HOUSTON- Even 149 years after the treaty signing at the Appomattox Courthouse between Robert E Lee and Gen. Ulysses Grant ending the U.S. Civil War, America still has issues with race. African-Americans have been in a constant battle for acceptance and equality and fair treatment. The promises of freedom continue to elude a people freed from slavery after 400 years of brutality, family fragmentation and mental, physical and emotional abuses. “The real truth is the history of America is not the history of the Negro,” said Dr. James M. Douglas, Executive Vice President, Texas Southern University. “I am a Negro and no one knows the history of a Black man better than I.” Douglas has dedicated his life to the continuing legal education of students from all backgrounds. He was born in 1944 in Omalaska, Texas. He grew up in North Houston and attended Houston Public Schools graduating from Kashmere Gardens High School in 1962. He then went on the graduate from Texas Southern University in 1966 and earned his J.D. In May 1970 from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at TSU. In 1981, he became the seventh dean in the history of the law school and in 1995, became Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs and later was appointed Interim President of TSU. In 2008, he was appointed as executive vice president. Douglas made some key points while doing a discourse on race spelling out history and sharing a basic understanding of living and being Black in America in 2014. One of the first great misunderstandings is believing that Blacks must accept the history thrust upon them by a system brainwashing that teaches a one-sided version of what really happen. “Blacks have been subjected to many stereotypes and undeserved labels,” he said. “Those have been handed down to the present generation and it continues to be a problem.” Some the weighted labels TX- 4

include the historical fact that Negroes were called inferior, of small-brained intelligence, treated as three-fifths of a White man, were cast as property and labeled as lazy and not willing to work to name a few. He said that the Civil Rights Movement help quell the stir over racial strife and drove racism into the shadows and underground for a season, but the battle over race was far from over. The racial gargoyle reappeared in 2008 after Barack Obama became the first African-American President of the United States. “Using a pill analogy, America was taking her pills, but the symptoms and illness was still there,” Douglas said. “In 2008, America stop taking her pills and we have seen this illness return.” Much of what has brought the ugly Ogre from the swamp has been statement by Whites who wrap themselves in the American Flag and fan the flames of racism visibly. Rush Limbaugh is one who made it clear he’d rather see the country fail than President Barack Obama succeed. He has also made rants blasting affirmative action stating his angst about women and minorities being given a preference because of their skin color and because of the history of discrimination in the past – which he said totally disregards the law. Even in American business and politics, the issue of race continues to demonstrates and undermines the notion that equality will ever happen in America as long as prejudice flourishes and holds back progress of Black America. Nevada Cattleman Cliven Bundy spoke words that are shared by many in White America about the feelings about the Negro in America. Out of the abundance of his heart, Bundy spoke statements that reflect the feelings of many calling themselves Conservative Republicans today. “I want to tell you one more thing I know about the Negro,” Bundy said, “and in front of that government house the door was usually open and the older people and the kids - and there is always at

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least a half a dozen people sitting on the porch - they didn’t have nothing to do. They didn’t have nothing for their kids to do. They didn’t have nothing for their young girls to do. “And because they were basically on government subsidy, so now what do they do?” Bundy continued. “They abort their young children, they put their young men in jail, because they never learned how to pick cotton. And I’ve often wondered, are they better off as slaves, picking cotton and having a family life and doing things, or are they better off under government subsidy? They didn’t get no more freedom. They got less freedom.” U.S. Rep Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, further extends ignorance on race with his rants about inner city Black men not wanting to work. Ryan put out that the “tailspin of culture, in our inner cities in particular, of men not working and just generations of men not even thinking about working or learning to value the culture of work.” Then L.A. Clippers Owner Don Sterling gave America more insight into the racist American mentality Sterling meant when he said on the tape, “It’s the world! … We don’t evaluate what’s right and wrong, we live in a society. We live in a culture. We have to live within that culture … I don’t want to change the culture because I can’t. It’s too big …” Sterling, who did not want Blacks coming to his NBA games, didn’t see his attitude as racist, just a true reaction to the racist world that Blacks have had to contend with for centuries. He has been banned from the NBA, but is taking legal action on the move. From the words of Cooking Queen Paula Deen, to Radio icon Don Imus to Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson, the list goes on and on as some in White America pass racism from one generation to the next. Other challenges for today’s Negro citizen include the reversing of key decisions on affirmative action, voting rights, civil rights and the constant challenges of criminal justice system that erodes the rights of all Black citizens and increases the prison rolls. All have come in only 50 years after Black America thought it had

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turned a corner and dealt with its race demons. The joke is on us. Douglas said it is fighting an uphill battle for acceptance because many in White America do not want real equality and are happy perpetuating, promoting and advancing the current stereotypes. According to Douglas, AfricanAmericans have to look at history through new lens and see a history that builds a sense of new pride that none can separate or take away. Some of those adjustments include sending a strong letter to the “American Dr. James M. Douglas, Former TSU Chancelor White Man” that Blacks will no longer how to get ready for the challenges accept the lies and abuses. they face. The message must be clear He called for building a city that our historical viewpoints must wide coalition to attack problems change to reflect that we too are affecting the Black community. in a fight for independence. From In conjunction with that, he education in HISD and other school challenged affluent Blacks who have districts to fighting for justice and moved out the “Lands”, ie Pearland, equality in Harris County, across Sugarland and Woodlands to come Texas and in other states, it is a back and get involved. battle we must engage and with the “We must take charge of our right attitude. education and educate our kids,” Looking at history from a the he said. “History is not being taught Negro perspective including seeing and many of our youth do not know “Medgar Evers at our Patrick who they are or where they are Henry; the Watts Riots as our Boston Tea Party; Voter Registration going and cannot make decisions about to be somebody because we Drives as our American Revolution; have failed to show them how.” and seeing modern American as our He also called on Pastors and King George-Great Britain. Ministers to return to neighborhood He said once that perspective churches and live and work in the changes then Black America can community to help reshape and start focusing on the proverbial develop areas. “nail” it currently sits on. Race is will continue to be an “Black America is like a dog sitissue as long as the American Negro ting on a nail squirming and moandepends on White history, courts ing, but not hurting bad enough and time to solve the issue. We must to get off the nail,” Douglas said. “During the Civil Rights Movement, do for ourselves “This is not a sprint,” he said. we hurt and we got off that nail and “Black people must start long diswe marched and boycotted until tance running and stay in the race.” things changed.” He also said knowing the Cover Story & Inside Photo: landscape and playing field, Blacks Darwin Campbell, must mobilize and come back to African-American News&Issues the hoods to teach the young people

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HOUSTON-South Park is ground zero for the real work of citizens actively involved in making a difference for their community. SuperNeighborhood No. 72 President Charles X. White said the focus of his group is holding the city of Houston, Houston Independent School District and other government entities accountable for poor decisions, failed projects, projects not yet completed and fighting actions that currently threaten the present and future survival of the neighborhoods. “There are very critical times and we must be vigilant and active in saving our neighborhoods,” Charles X White said. “Our work and efforts are vital because we are the first line and last line of defense when it comes to being a voice and protecting our schools, businesses, real estate and future development.” The South Park group is a partnership of civic engagement that involves 14 civic groups. Of those, 11 are from South Park, four from Sunnyside and three from South Union. South Park is a broad postWorld War II development in the south-central area of Houston, Texas, a few miles south of MacGregor Park and directly south of the 610 Loop.

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According to the census, the community has a population of 22,282. About 81% of the South Park population is predominately African American, compared to 25% for the city as a whole. Houston’s Martin Luther King Boulevard runs through the area. Reflecting its postwar origins, many streets in South Park are named after World War II battle sites and persons. According to the president, some of the main priorities for the area include following up on issues with Houston Independent School District relative to the closing of schools and the education of young people who live in the community. “We are fighting the discriminatory practices of HISD with the closing and repurposing of Jones High School,” he said. “We are serious about saving our neighborhoods and preserving our community and our futures here.” That vigilance has a number of key projects going on and has brought attention to HISD and its attempts to shut down schools in predominantly Black neighborhoods. It also has city leaders scrambling to provide answers to leaders who will not just accept no or excuses when it comes to neighborhood priorities.

Some of the current actions being monitored include a project relating to the Metro Rail system along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. White said neighborhood leaders still have not see an impact mitigation study from the city that was promised when the rail system was proposed. The neighborhood is also trying to ensure the city follows up on public works issues that provide services to the community and ensuring that the city sidewalks are in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Streets repairs are also a major issues in areas where the city has not been as careful and diligent in maintenance. Some areas currently being monitored are projects between the 610 and Bellfort, the Blue Ridge area that covers Reed Road, and areas between Scott and Highway 288. White said while the super neighborhood concept has merit, he disagrees with the changes made with the program because it is not what former Houston Mayor Lee Brown had in mind when he set up the system to give communities an active voice in government. “Now, it has become and is nothing more than a political tool for the mayor,” Charles X White

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said. “It’s original intent has been compromised to the point that in its present state. It is like a car without wheels. It looks good, but it is not going anywhere.” According to White, in the beginning, community and neighborhood groups were suppose to have a real, serious voice and it was suppose to encourage people participation and stress a neighbor focused and oriented government. “It only serves a few structured groups,” he said. “The rest of us

YOU, THE LAW AND YOUR RIGHTS CRIMINAL LAW PART. 12

The objective of this series of articles is to enable its reader to learn the basic laws, rights and rules of conduct one should know to avoid incarceration and reduce the chances of recidivism. Of course it is impossible to eliminate the occurrence of arrests for that is beyond one ultimate control; an officer can and may arrest you improperly if he/she chooses, and there is nothing one can do without the risk of injury or loss of life. The judicial system may provide vindication at some later date. Notwithstanding, to be Forewarned is to be Forearmed. To know the basic functions of the

Criminal Justice system, your rights and certain rules of conduct may greatly enhance one ‘s chances of successfully negotiating the system and remaining free. PRETRIAL RELEASE [3]-- Forfeiture [a]-- Procedure It is extremely important to attend court on time. It is best to be early. Judges have various tolerances for tardiness, however most become visibly irritated by a late defendant. Judges will often lock a tardy defendant. When docket is called, always announce your name and the name of your attorney if he/ she is not present at that time. Also

wear presentable clothing and be well groomed. Judges and Assistant DA’s often size you up while you sit in court. The court in which a prosecution is pending may forfeit the bail of a defendant who fails to make an appearance that is required by either the Code of Criminal Procedure or the court’s order . At that time, the court may enter a judgment nisi reciting the fact of the defendant’s nonappearance and providing that the state may recover the amount of the bond, unless good cause be subsequently shown for the defendant’s failure to appear . At the same time, the court must issue

a capias for the defendant’s arrest. If the defendant is arrested for bond forfeiture, the court may require a cash bond rather than a surety bond if the defendant is again admitted to bail . The forfeiture is then docketed on the scire facias or civil docket . The sureties and defendant must appear within the time set for answering in civil actions and show cause for the defendant’s failure to appear at the prior hearing. A bond forfeiture follows many of the rules applicable to civil actions, but it is governed by Chapter 22 of the Code of Criminal Procedure--although rules of civil procedure apply, bond

have our partnerships and they help get things done and make us more powerful and effective.” Charles X White said he will continue to work tirelessly not only to preserve the history and heritage of the South Park area, but also seek positive development and growth that puts his community in step with more affluent areas of the city. Story By: Darwin Campbell, African-American News&Issues Photo Courtesy of Charity/Productions

Judge Warren Fitzgerald The Right Side of Justice forfeiture is criminal action, so substantive law of civil remedies not applicable. Attorney Warren Fitzgerald Muhammad is a native of a Acres Homes Community. He is both an Attorney and Municipal Court Judge. His office is located at 6415 W. Montgomery, Houston Texas 7091. He may be contacted at 713-692-4688. TX- 5

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Youth Sports Association Provides Free Sports Programs for the Underprivileged

HOUSTON-He -He grew up a hard and tough kid on the streets of the south side of Chicago, but today he is working the streets, neighborhoods and communities in an effort to save kids in Houston. Curtis Childs Sr. is dedicated to rallying disadvantaged kids and youth to get involved in the Houston Youth Sports Association - a special program that uses sports as a motivator, trainer and preparer for life. “We offer the only free youth football teams in the state of Texas,” Childs said. “Our plan is to place a free sports program in all sports in every underprivileged commu-

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people who believed and of Chicago. He made a deciand does everything possible supported his dream. sion to work to do his part to motivate and encourage In order to sponsor a to help save a generaparticipation and personal tion of youth at risk youth it cost $300, but the achievement. money helps fund team sports of being lost to As school closes and sumthe same mean and a curriculum that teaches mer approaches, Childs said the value of organized sports streets. the HYSA will have summer with skills development and “Kids football and cheer camp startguidance, structure and traintoday ing June 2 through August 22 ing on how to take advantage at New Beginnings Christian have few of positive resources in the options,” Center, 6700 Antoine Drive, community. he said. from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. He started his work estab“Many During that time, the chillishing a team of youth from of their dren will receive breakfast, the community in Garden families lunch and an evening snack, cannot af- City. He named the team the plus football and cheerleading ford to pay Garden City Warriors and training. to have their started the ﬁrst year. This Childs said his next step is year, he added another team kids play to establish another team in a from the Fairbanks comyouth football disadvantaged community in munity and named them the or other sports. the Third Ward or Fifth Ward. Fairbanks Mustangs. That is why what I “There is nothing like do costs kids nothing. It To continue reading visit us online @ www.aframnews.com seeing the faces of these kids is totally free to them.” By: Darwin Campbell, nity in Houston.” Childs founded the HYSA light up because they are doAfrican-American News&Issues Childs moved to Houston in 2010 and is a 5013C tax ing things they never thought in 2006 with African-American a dream. That he said. “Seeing exempt organization. • Texas •possible,” News&Issues February 10-16, 2010• 7 dream was motivated by those smiles. That is what His plan came together seeing so many friends and makes what I do worthwhile.” as a result of fundraisers and school mates lost to the streets good will donations from CHURCH He turns no childADS away Member

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PUBLIC NOTICE HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE TO PROPOSERS The Houston Independent School District located in the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center at 4400 West 18th Street Houston, Texas 77092 will accept proposals, until the stated date and time deadlines, in the Board Services Office, Level C1 Project 14-05-03 – Project Title: RFP/End User Devices Lease & Purchase – with a deadline of 1:00 p.m. June 4, 2014. A preproposal meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2014 @ 10:00 am in conference room 3C10 of the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center at the address listed above. Proposals are available on the HISD web-site at www. houstonisd.org. The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or, to accept the proposal that is most advantageous to the District. The District sells obsolete assets on-line at www.PublicSurplus. com.

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Holman Street Baptist Church

Pastor Manson B. Johnson Welcome to Holman Street Baptist Church. Christ is our main focus because He paid the ultimate price for mankind. Come and join us for Sunday Morning worship or one of our week day worship experiences. This is the place where Christ is exalted and people build relationships with God and each other. Come and see why HSBC is the church of the new Millennium. OUR MISSION: TO BRING SINNERS INTO THE CHURCH – TO MAKE SINNERS DISCIPLES FOR CHRIST – TO SEND DISCIPLES OUT INTO THE WORLD TO SERVE Holman Street Baptist Church of Houston, Texas is a Progressive Church with an aggressive ministry, which extends throughout the world. The central thrust and focus of the Holman Street ministry is dedicated to executing the commandments and commissions of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The basis for this thrust and focus is derived from The Great Commission given to all Christian disciples in the gospel of Matthew 28:19, 20 which says “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you; and, lo, I am with you always, even until the end of the world. Amen.” From the practical side of life, Holman Street Church ministry is dedicated to teaching and implementing Christian principles in the lives of the resident membership that will enable them to be better stewards over the daily agenda of their lives in a Christian way. The local campus buildings are designed to enter to worship and leave to serve. Our service TX-8

is serving God by helping others. All established ministries and activities for discipleship in Holman Street should always meet four human needs: 1. Spiritual 2. Educational 3. Cultural 4. Social The Bible is our teaching manual for all ministries and activities under girded by Holman Street, internally and externally. We believe it to be the inerrant Word of God to man and that the values contained within are kept holy by spiritual practice and the highest sacred regard for its principles. The scope of Holman Street’s ministry is not limited to its local membership. It is the express aim of Holman Street to be a model of the Master’s ministry to the larger surrounding community. Jesus intends for each disciple or representing entity to be a “light” to the world. The light of Holman Street’s ministry shall be in the service it provides to the external community in which it is located. This service will directly reflect the image of God through Jesus Christ whose objectives in earthly ministry are listed in Luke 4:18, 19, which says, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor. He hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord.” ABOUT THE PASTOR Since 1977 the Holman Street Baptist Church has been under the dynamic leadership of the illustrious Manson B. Johnson. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee and reared in Starkville, Mississippi. His father a pastor and his mother a schoolteacher. He left Starkville after graduating from high school and went to Houston, Texas in pursuit of a college degree. Pastor Johnson earned a Bachelors degree in History and Government from Texas Southern University and a certified degree in mathematics from Prairie View A & M University. After earning his degree, Pastor Johnson went into the field of education and began teaching at Cullen Middle School in the Houston Independent School District. There

he served as head of the Mathematics department. He quickly earned the reputation of a no nonsense teacher who was committed to raising the performance of his students in math. Many of his students have come back to tell about the powerful influence he has had on their lives. Others are now faithful members of Holman Street Baptist Church. During his college years, Pastor Johnson united with Holman Street Baptist Church, a thriving church in the inner City of Houston, located between Texas Southern University and the University of Houston. College students flocked to the church on Sunday mornings to hear powerful preaching and singing. He became an active member of the choir, mission, and Sunday School. He accepted his calling to preach and was later named youth pastor. He worked diligently with the youth programs, developing and expanding that ministry to draw young people into Christian service. His passion for youth development is evident even today for the strong force of youth ministry has significantly impacted the church, the families and the community. Pastor Johnson’s leadership at Holman Street Baptist Church has caused the church to grow in membership and become a dynamic force in the Third Ward Community. His ministry has moved this area of the city into a prominent position politically and economically. Because of his commitment to the revitalization of the Third Ward Community, the face of the community has changed and it challenges the city officials to no longer dismiss this area as stagnant and unproductive. On September 20, 1998, Holman Street Baptist Church moved into a new worship center under the leadership and direction of Shepherd Johnson. HSBC averages 1100 members per Sunday, with two (2) morning services: 7:15am & 10:30am and evening Lord Supper served at 5pm – 6pm on the First Sunday of each month. HSBC has numerous ministries and averages about 300 members in its Sunday School-Life Training Classes. To continue reading visit us online @ www.aframnews.com

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Stroke ~ You Never Think It Can Happen to You You Never Think It Can Happen to You May is National Stroke Awareness Month; Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital Urges You to Learn the Signs Today

Four years after her stroke, Kenyetta Brasher celebrates Easter with her children, 3-year-old Mia, 2-year-old Victoria, and 4-year-old Corrion. Photo Courtesy Rondall Brasher, Kenyetta’s husband

“It’s ironic a few years before my stroke, I ran in a marathon to raise money for stroke awareness. You never think it will happen to you,” said Kenyetta. “My recovery is still on-going; I find myself easily distracted, forgetful, and emotional, and I’m still regaining my memory.” ~Kenyetta Brasher HOUSTON - At 38-years-old, Kenyetta Brasher was busy with life; traveling and visiting relatives, teaching fitness and yoga, and practicing Latin dance moves. When her eyes started bothering her, she simply thought she needed new glasses. She began having headaches and was a bit clumsy, she just thought she was overtired and needed more rest. TIMING IS CRITICAL But as she was getting ready for bed one Sunday night in 2008, reality struck home. She felt irritable, restless, and a bit dizzy. Her husband noticed she was mumbling in response to questions or not answering at all. As he watched, she tried to pull up the covers and her arm flopped around. Alarmed, he realized the

left part of her body was drooping and raced her to Memorial Hermann. Doctors there diagnosed Brasher with an ischemic stroke and treated her with medication. A thrombolytic, or clot-busting agent, tPA, is the only drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the urgent treatment of ischemic stroke. If given intravenously in the first three hours after the start of stroke symptoms, tPA has been shown to significantly reverse the effects of stroke and reduce permanent disability. “In Kenyetta’s case, she most likely was suffering “ministrokes” or transient ischemic attacks for a period of time. These are short-term interruptions in blood flow to the brain and cause temporary stroke symptoms, often just for a few minutes, such as weakness or tingling in an arm or leg,” said Stroke Medical Director Reza Sadeghi, M.D., Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, and a neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist affiliated with Mischer Neuroscience Associates. “Mini-strokes do not

cause brain damage, but they are important warning signs that a person is at risk of having a stroke.” According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, stroke is one of the leading causes of death and serious, long-term disability in the United States. On average, someone suffers a stroke every 40 seconds; someone dies of a stroke every four minutes; and 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year. According to the National Stroke Association, one-half of all African-American women will die from stroke or heart disease. African-Americans are twice as likely to die from stroke as Caucasians. The rate of first strokes in African-Americans is almost double that of Caucasians, and strokes tend to occur earlier in life for African-Americans than Caucasians. The association also shares some other interesting facts about stroke. STROKE FACTS 1. African-Americans have twice the mortality from stroke compared with Caucasians. 2. African-Americans have more severe and disabling strokes compared with Caucasians. 3. African-American women have a lower 1-year survival following ischemic stroke (caused by a blood clot) compared with Caucasians. 4. African-Americans have twice the risk of first ever strokes compared with Caucasians. 5. Among those aged 20 to 44 years of age, AfricanAmericans are 2.4 times more likely to have a stroke compared with Caucasians. 6. African-Americans are significantly less likely to receive tPA, the only FDA-approved

treatment for stroke, compared with Caucasians. “I consider myself extremely lucky; my husband recognized immediately that something was wrong and rushed to get me help. My recovery is still on-going; I find myself easily distracted, forgetful, and emotional, and I’m still regaining my memory,” Kenyetta Brasher said.. “It’s ironic a few years before my stroke, I ran in a marathon to raise money for stroke awareness. You never think it will happen to you.” Because stroke injures the brain, you may not realize you are having a stroke. To a bystander, someone having a stroke may just look unaware or confused. Stroke victims have the best chance if someone around them recognizes the symptoms and gets help quickly. SYMPTOMS The symptoms of stroke are distinct because they happen fast: Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg (especially on one side of the body) Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or understanding speech Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination Sudden severe headache with no known cause “Treatment exists to minimize the effects of stroke. If you see any of the symptoms, don’t delay. The faster a patient receives treatment, the more likely it is they can maintain their quality of life,” said Stroke Program Manager Anila Nair, A.C.N.P.B.C., Memorial Hermann Southwest. “On the prevention side, you can greatly reduce

your risk for stroke by leading a healthy lifestyle and working with your doctor to treat and control your medical conditions.” STROKE RESEARCH The Neuroscience Center at Memorial Hermann Southwest is one of the most advanced neuroscience centers in Houston. More than 10 expert neurologists and neurosurgeons are available to diagnose and treat a wide range of neurological illnesses around the clock. With a 20-bed neuroscience unit and an eight-bed intensive care unit specifically devoted to neurology patients, the multidisciplinary team also includes critical care nurses, nurse practitioners trained in neurology, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, and other specialized medical support personnel. Memorial Hermann recommends F.A.S.T. as an acronym to remember the sudden signs of stroke: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 9-1-1. To find out if you are at risk, talk with your health care provider or make an appointment for a stroke screening at Memorial Hermann Southwest, a Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, by calling 713-778-6236. 1 6/21/2013 Story 1213_FAST_Ad_2x2.pdf by: Darwin Campbell, African-American News&Issues

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HOUSTON- Recently, H-E-B announced statewide winners of the 13th annual H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards during a banquet at Houston’s Royal Sonesta Hotel. At the ceremony, H-E-B Chairman and CEO Charles Butt personally handed out $430,000 in cash awards and grants, and congratulated eight educators, two school districts, one early childhood agency and a public school board for being among the best in Texas. Tom Brokaw delivered the keynote address to a ballroom packed with hundreds of educators, elected officials, community leaders and H-E-B employees. Brokaw is a legendary journalist, author and news anchor best known for his role as anchor of NBC Nightly News for more than two decades. This year, H-E-B added a new category to the awards program to honor a public school board whose members demonstrate exceptional leadership and service to the children of the district they serve. The following winners were selected from a pool of 58 finalists by judges who include former winners, school administrators, and university and community leaders. The 2014 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award Winners Are: Rising Star The Rising Star Category recognizes teachers with less than 10 years of experience. Winners received a $5,000 check for TX-10

themselves and a $5,000 grant for their school. Rising Star Elementary: Celena Miller, Cesar Chavez Elementary, Pharr, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD Rising Star Secondary: Mary Lagleder, Earl Warren High School, San Antonio, Northside ISD Leadership The Leadership Category honors teachers with 10 to 20 years in the classroom. Winners received a $10,000 check for themselves and a $10,000 grant for their school. Leadership Elementary: Nicholas Solis, Hillcrest Elementary, Austin, Del Valle ISD Leadership Secondary: Bart Taylor, A&M Consolidated High School, College Station, College Station ISD Lifetime Achievement The Lifetime Achievement Category salutes teachers with more than 20 years of experience. Winners received $25,000 in cash for themselves and a $25,000 grant for their school. Lifetime Achievement Elementary: Connie Bagley, Crockett Elementary, San Marcos, San Marcos CISD Lifetime Achievement Secondary: Rosbel Peña, Alton Memorial Jr. High School, Alton, Mission CISD School Principal Winning principals received $10,000 in cash for themselves and a $25,000 grant for each of their schools. Principal Elementary: Gladys Graves, Chilton Elementary, Chilton, Chilton ISD Principal Secondary: Dr. Jason Johnston, Maurine Cain Middle School, Rockwall, Rockwall ISD

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Early Childhood and celebrating the passion and received a cash prize of $1,000 to The winning early childhood creativity of Texas educators. $2,500, depending on category. facility received a $25,000 cash H-E-B asked customers, Three separate panels selected prize. Partners (employees) and comup to 18 school districts, public ChildCareGroup, Dallas, munity members to nominate school boards and early childTX: Victoria Mannes, President teachers, principals, districts, hood facilities as finalists, awardSchool Board early childhood facilities and ing $2,500 to $5,000 in cash The winning public school school boards in Texas. Each prizes. Site visits were conducted board received a $25,000 cash nominee was sent an invitation to determine winners. Teacher prize. to complete an application online and principal finalists were Temple ISD, Temple, TX: and was asked about their profes- invited to Houston May 2-3 to Steve Wright, Board President sional experiences, educational compete on a statewide level for Small School District philosophies and achievements larger cash prizes totaling more The winning small school both in and out of the classroom. than $400,000. district received a $50,000 cash A team of judges unaffiliA statewide panel of judges prize. ated with H-E-B reviewed the conducted a personal interview KIPP Houston, Houston, applications and narrowed the with each individual finalist to TX: Sehba Ali, Superintendent field to semi-finalists. From that select winners. Eight winners — Large School District pool, five regional judging panels two principals and six teachers — The winning large school comprised of former winners, were announced along with two district received a $100,000 cash administrators, and university school districts, one large and one prize and community leaders selected small, a public school board, and Edinburg CISD, 40 teacher and principal finalan early childhood facility, at a Edinburg, TX: Rene Gutierrez, ists. Finalists and their schools celebratory dinner on May 3. Superintendent About the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards: Lone Star College-North Harris H-E-B launched the BEST PROGRAM! BEST PRICE! Excellence in Education Become a Licensed Massage Therapist Awards • Morning, afternoon and evening program in classes available. cooperation • Financial aid available. with the Texas Association • Complete the program in of School as little as 7 months. Administrators • Earn an average annual in 2002 as a salary of $30,000. positive way to For more information, call 281.618.5634. support public education in Texas. It has become the largest monetary program for educators in the state, spotlighting 910 E. Richey Rd., Houston, TX 77073 • LoneStar.edu/NorthHarris best practices

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Lone Star College Program Answers Call to Connect Energy Industry With Trained Job Seekers

HOUSTONWhether you are looking to start a career or jump start from unemployment, oil and gas industry has the “Help Wanted” hiring signs up. One pipeline into this booming career is the new training program offered by Lone Star College. In 2013, the Lone Star Corporate College (LSCC) in Houston created a 10-week Oil and Gas Drilling Floor-Hand/Roustabout certificate program to help prepare new workers for jobs in the field. “These are jobs available now because this industry is crying out for workers,” said Micheal Burns, director of Non-Workforce Credit Programs. “We have worked with leaders in this industry to build the kind of program around the industry that allows us to provide the kind of workers they need right now.” According to a 2013 University of Texas at San Antonio study, oil and gas activity in Texas’ Eagle Ford Shale added more than $61 billion in total economic impact and supports 116,000 jobs. Despite the good news and outlook, the downside is the shortage of labor and filling opening with highly skilled workers. “This has created great opportunities for people looking for work,” said James Ward, Lead Drilling Faculty for our Non Credit Oil and Gas Programs. “We can train anyone looking to get started in a career or who is starting over. All are welcome.” Ward is no stranger to the old industry. He spent 28 years in the oil and gas industry working his way up from an entry-level field operator to the vice president of Casing Services Inc. before

Lone Star Oil and Gas students at the Ocean Star Museum. The museum is a retired offshore jack up rig that has been converted to a safe learning environment and gives the students the experience and knowledge of an actual drilling rig.

becoming a lead instructor in LCCC’s gas and oil department. The LSCC program started as a result of input from Gulf Coast area industry employers and a $199,356 Wagner-Peyser grant from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grant helped fund job training to fill workforce needs in the higher demand industries. They also created an eight-week version of the program with night and day options to accommodate more students. Since its beginnings, of the 135 scholarships in the initial program, 116 completed the program and went on to find employment. So far, 17 others are on track to complete the program, Ward said. According to Ward, students in the program receive 264 hours of hand-on-core skills experience in mechanical, electrical and fluid power systems and drilling specific training. Once completed, students also earn the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) Rig Pass and WellCap certifications. Those two certifications are respected credentials for entrylevel oil and gas personnel with goals of working on an oil rig. “It’s 70-percent hands on and 30-percent theory,” Ward said. “Out goal is to make sure each is ready to take on the job and be successful in the field.” Those taking part in the

program range in age from ages in rig constructions with Patterson 19 to 55 and those completing UTI Drilling Company in Crosby. the program can look forward to “Before I attended this consideration from many oil and program, I had tried to get into the gas industry companies looking oil and gas industry several times for workers. without any luck,” she shared. “I According to Burns, tuition was actually unemployed when I for the training in $2,844 for learned about the program. This the eightweek course, but students graduating from it are landing jobs averaging $60,000 a year. At present, the program boasts an 87% hire rate upon program completion. Some of the high demand jobs include working with oil service companies, working on pad crews, doing hand rigging, drilling operations or working LSC-North Harris offshore in oil 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive t 281.618.5400 and gas. Keisha LSC-Greenspoint Center Malik, who 250 N. Sam Houston Parkway E. t 281.260.3500 graduated from LSC-Victory Center the program in 4141 Victory Drive t 281.810.5602 February, now works as a pad crew member

program has given me an opportunity to have an actual career that interests me. She said that everyone has been encouraging her since she started working and feels confident that she has the skills she needs to advance in her career. Burns said the program also provides training to help prospective employees prepare resumes and do well in job interviews. To Continue reading visit www.aframnews.com By: Darwin Campbell, African-American News&Issues Photo Courtesy of LSSC

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