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Today, 152 people will become infected with HIV. Half of them will be Black. n 2/3 of the new HIV cases By Dorothy Rowley Special to the NNPA from among women will be Black the AFRO-American n 70 percent of the new HIV Newspapers cases among youth will be Black. The victory scored by n More than 1 million Ameri Black farmers with the U.S. Senate’s unanimous cans have HIV/AIDS (about approval of funds due to 800,000 men; 200,000 them in the 1980’s Pigford women; 10,000 children discrimination lawsuit has been mired by allegations under 13). of fraud. n About 1 out of 5 are unaware The U.S. Senate apthey are infected. proved the dispersal of as n About 60,000 Americans are much as $50,000 to each farmer involved. But, infected each year, half in gay By ReShonda Tate Billingsley while John Boyd, presiand bisexual men.DEFENDER dent of the Virginia-based n More than 14,000 people National Black Farmers exas Southern University’s president has come up with AIDS die every year. Association, stated to with a plan he hopes will put an end to a contron Blacksurrounding men and women versy the are painting overthe of U.S. someHouse his- Judiciary Committee that, according toric murals on the campus of the historically Black uniinfected seven times more to his assessments, there versity. But some students and community members often than whites. 18,000 Black farmwonder if his contribution of $50,000 for awere Preservation
ON (NNPA) - The Congressional Black Caucus is ent debilitating joblessness in the Black community veral sessions on the connection between education at its 40th By Annual Legislative Dorothy Rowley Conference (ALC). will be September 15-18 at thefrom Walter E. Washington Special to the NNPA er. the AFRO-American W. Burris (D- Ill) recently hosted a panel on “Exploring Newspapers ss Opportunities with the Federal Government.” Sen. advocate of looking thesucfuture when it comes Despite toward marginal believes Americans should devote time into learning cess with his foreign policy s and becoming aware of new jobs in the emerging and attempts to reduce unemployment, and the recent ★CBC Page 3 loss of Democratic control of the House of Representatives, President Obama still seems to www.tsu.edu/giving be on the or contact Wendy Adair path for a University Advancement successAdair@tsu.edu ful 2012 campaign EWS SERVICE tions against his relative, who’s older bid, thanac-the age of 65. cording ers dueofficials compensation with CDCto undo the damage. University plan isSource: enough of financial Harrison faces charges of False to a remore than 90,000 claims say they know it’s not enough, but it’s a first step. rris County has Statement to Obtain Credit, Barack Obama cent New with “We know $50,000 isn’t enough for the whole project. have been filed for a for theft and Tampering a York It’s just enough to bring in a conservator to analyze share of thethe $1.25 billion tments recently Governmental Record, Theft, report written Misapplication by Jeff against Times Edwin and of payout. ★MURALS, Page 7 from Somner. allega- Fiduciary Property. Three of As a result, a group In addition, economists le from an eld- the charges are first degree of Republicans led by like Yale University ecile Harrison felonies profesthat expose Harrison Steve King, of Iowa, and defendernetwork.com sor Ray Fair sponsible for a uppredict to 99 that years or life in prison. Michele Bachmann, of by 2011, economy elated issues in theThe fourthmay is a state jail felony Let us know what you think adout the Mural Preservation Minnesota, claim that the have rebounded, and that his indictments on Friday @ defendernetwork.com. We want to settlement, hear from you! orientation, age, class, level of education or region of the country, By ReShonda Tate Billingsley which has the om the Obama allega-will likely face a Black people bear the brunt of the AIDS epidemic in America today. Defender ★INDICTED, Page 3 support of the Obama adweak opponent. Those are the facts,” said Phil Wilson, president and CEO of the ministration, is rife with In the Times article, Black AISS Institute. Next June will mark 30 years since the first known AIDS case fraud. Fair forecasts a landslide So why are Black Americans so disproportionately affected by made its way into America. And now, three decades later, the battle to Republicans, who victory for the first term AIDS in America and how do Black Americans themselves view the combat the disease continues. will soon take charge commander-in chief based epidemic? And what is being done to limit the number of new cases To date, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), on progress in the economy, in the House after this of AIDS being identified in clinics across the country? over 230,000 African Americans have died of AIDS - nearly 40 the same strategy employed month’s mid-term elecHealth-care specialists say Black women in particular are conpercent of total deaths - and of the more than one million people livin 1992 by James Carville, tions, are now promising tracting HIV at twice the rate they were in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s ing with HIV in the United States of America today, around half are which propelled Bill Clinto do a thorough invesBlack. And yet, as a racial group, African Americans represent just 12 because of several crucial factors: poverty, intravenous drug use, a The Houston community is remembering ton to the White House. tigation on disparities lack of adequate health care and a steadfast refusal by women to insist percent of the US population. The estimated lifetime risk of becomImani Evans dation by city staff to extend included significant capital a longtime political Fair also claims the surrounding who applied on condom use during sex. ing infected with HIV is one in 16 for Black males, and one in 30 for L TO THE NNPA FROM the contracts of Star investments, during a periactivist who died Sept. 11, state of the economy has a “I’m very concerned about the statistics of Blacks, Black Black females, a far higher risk than for white males (1 in 104) and for the money and who DALLAS EXAMINER Concessions and Hudson od of uncertainty following 2010. Beulah Shepard, dominant influence on nawomen and HIV,” said Dr. Lorraine Cole, president & CEO of the white females (1 in 588). Health officials estimate that 1 in 22 Black is actually eligible to the 9/11 terror attacks ultiRetail Sales - two firms with 89, made her mark both tional elections. “In recent Black Women’s Health Imperative, a leading Black health-education, Americans will be diagnosed with the AIDS virus in their lifetime — receive it. NPA) - The arcane world of ties to prominent mately failed to carry the locally and nationally as a columns I’ve explored how research, and advocacy organization founded in 1983. “Despite all the more than twice the risk for Hispanics and eight times that of whites. ons contracts has been laid Democrats, including State argument. According to estitireless fighter for civil elections – and Wall Street’s advances, thisthree is still viewed some as a white gay disease.” A CDC report saysand the lifetime risk is 1 in 52 for Hispanics, and 1 in Rep. Helen Giddings In the yearsbysince me, what they see isn’t pretty. mates by the U.S. Departrights andthepolitical jusbeliefs about them – affect is the first number-one killer of Black women between 170 for whites. Asian-Americans had the lowest lifetime risk, at about the AIDS council embarked sometimes heated discussion, U.S. Congresswoman Eddie ment of Agriculture and tice. the markets and the econoand 34,Field and Black women are the fastest-growing group 1 in 222. - without a ed city council voted 8-7 Bernice Johnson on of its25Love modernHelen Eddie Bernice ages the FBI, 50 percent to 95 Funeral services will be my, Sommer wrote. new AIDSplan, cases, representing 67 percent of all AIDS cases in “No matter how you lookGiddings at it, through the lens of Johnson gender, sexual ofization l that would have given more competitive bid. the concespercent of the claims subheld at 10am at Galilee Beaulah oncession space in aHrenovatessence of the city sions contracts have H AIDS, PageD.S. 7 Bailey OBAMA, Page The 7 MBC, 6616 mitted may be fraudulent. Shepard rminal to the airport’s current staff recommendation that the no-bid contracts emerged as by far the most contentious issue, Lane. 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She will soon be seen opposite Eddie KW: Very well, thanks. My son said he Murphy in A Thousand Words and then came to see your lecture at Princeton Univerin We the Peeples, an ensemble comedy sity last semester. He’s a junior there now. inner of the 2005 NAACP Imfeaturing Craig Robinson, David Alan Kerry: Cool! Congratulations! That’s age Award as the “Outstanding Grier, Tyler James Williams and S. Epatha exciting. Actress in a Motion Picture” Merkerson. She currently has two filmsby the likesKW: Thanks. Marley, I told my Mos readers I’dChali be interfor Ray, Kerry Washington is a versatile, butions of Damian Def, Bybuilt Kam Williams in theaters, For Colored Girls and Night viewing you, so I think we should get right to talented and fearless actress who has 2na, Kirk Hammett of Metallica and Adam Levine of CONTRIBUTING WRITER00 Catches Us. their many questions. What attracted you to an impressive list of credits over the course Maroon 5. Kerry is an active member onDuring the Board the role of Kelly in For Colored Girls? of her relatively brief career. She has also his early childhood, the Western music, which Somalia. name alone up images of Directors for TheofCreative Coalition, Kerry: really just wanted to to be “Bob a part garnered critical acclaim for The recent roles in conjures reached K’naan’s ears wasI pretty much limited unbridled merciless warlords and ruthless a group dedicated to raising awareness of of the production. I had heard a rumor Mother and Child, The Lastdestruction, King of ScotMarley and Tracy Chapman,” until at 10, he became A Lakeview place where nobody First is safe from the atrocities Amendment Rights and tofascinated the support that Tyler [Perry] was directing I socar I land, The Dead terror. Girl and Terrace. by the hip-hop being emitting from ait,tiny of war, and where eight year olds handle AK-47s like of the arts in education. Plus, she’s a memapproached him at one of these industry Kerry made her feature film debut speaker. “I had heard a rap verse, but I had no idea what toys. When Forbes magazine recently unveiled their ber of the V-Counsel, a group of advisors parties, and said, “If it’s true, I want in, in Our Song in 2000, and has since coit was backtothen,” he recalls. “Most Dangerous Destinations,” Somalia, above Iraq V-Day, the global movement to end At vio14, K’naanbecause and hisit’s three best were attacked such an friends important piece of starred in Fantastic Four and its sequel and Afghanistan, topped the list. But it’s also “The warlords, justliterature.” one of countless indelible images for (www.vday. Rise of the Silver Surfer, I Think I Love lence against women and girls by Nation of Poets,” where a poem can both inspire peace impressionable teenager. Having them time org). As for endorsement deals,the Kerry is a KW: This play was chased written some My Wife, Little Man, Mr. and Mrs. and end wars. through the streets of Mogadishu, eventually cornering forthat both L’Oreal Paris and ago. Do you think it is still relevant to today’s Smith, She HateGrowing Me, Against Ropes, up, itthe was both of spokesperson these Somalias the boys in an alley, the men began shooting. K’naan Movado. black woman? The Human Stain, and Save the Last informed musician/emcee K’naan Warsame, who is three friends Hi, Kerry, nice speak avoided with you injury, but his Kerry: I do. I do. Iwere thinkbrutally the play is still Dance for which she received Teen path via KW: forging his own amusical a unique blend of to reggunned down. again. relevant to all human beings, not just black Choice Awardgae, for Best Breakout Perforfunk, pop, soul and, above all, hip-hop. Recorded Certain that it was only a matter of time before her Kerry: Hey, Kam, how are you? mance. primarily in Kingston, Jamaica at Bob Marley’s home H KERRY, Page 2 Kerry Washingtonstudio, his second album, “Troubadour,” includes contri★K’NAAN, Page 2 By Kam Williams
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is to stay active andago. interested, if we want to about a year It was stir-fried vegetables continue theSzechuan momentum of Ichange. with sauce. made it a little too continued from page 1 KW:spicy, Are you ever afraid? I admit, but I think everybody Kerry: Yes. it, aside from all the sweating. enjoyed women. family met the same fate, K’naan’s mother KW: Are happy? KW:you How do you think African music will KW:travel Whatdaily is it through about Tyler Perry that would the firefight to enabled Kerry: I thinkthe I am, theworld most in part. influence restfor of the the But comhim to assemble accomplished the U.S. embassy such in thean hopes of securing cast? everybody has ups and downs, right? I have bad ing years? He’s very inspiring person, when visasKerry: for her and aher loved ones. Despite moments,K:but not many bad days. I think it’s actually already affecting you at the thatand heon has and dailylook denials, sheempire persisted, thecreated last KW:the What is your guiltiest pleasure? world in a big way now. People just built onU.S. his own. He was wasn’t born into it. day the embassy in Somalia, Kerry: Popcorn andit.massages. aren’t aware of For instance, there’s a KW: With thisforpowerful, received visasatotext leave America.what was KW:great Whattune is your favorite dish cook? by Coldplay calledto“Strawberry the“You self-discovery like? can’t even factor describe it,” Were says there any Kerry: Baking decorating cakes, but I Swing.” It’sand essentially Afro-Pop music. dormant traits that unexpectedly to the K’naan. “It is the most sensational,came liberatdon’t even eat them, because I try to stay away And most of Vampire Weekend’s music is surface? ing feeling. There was the weight of a world from wheat. I just made my own icing from Afro-Pop. Africa has influenced many of the Kerry: wasshoulder really fun to do this beof hope on It your that for has me suddenly scratch biggest the other day,So, butI it didn’tAfrica comehas out bands. believe cause offthat doing the David landed.I Itwas wascoming only then I started to get Mamet very well. I’m working on refining that. already crept in and changed music in the play “Race,” on of Broadway. this certain value life that I And neverthat had character KW:West. WhatPeople was the last book you to read? just don’t know call it was so forceful and angry andand smart before.” With little possessions no and sharp Kerry: Jane Alexander’s memoirs called African. and verbally Kelly almost knowledge of articulates. English, K’naan andishis fami-the op“Command Performance.” KW: If you could have one wish instantly ly boarded the very last commercial out of posite. She’s vulnerableflight and soft in a good KW:granted, What was thewould last song you listened to? what that be? Mogadishu for is New before settling in women way. Her role to York be a witness of these Kerry:K:Hot Tottie by Usher and Wow! That would be for aJay-Z. sudden shift Toronto. and their journeys. It was a wonderful chalKW:inWhat do you consider biggest my country from war,your distrust andaccomdeath The for tunes sum lenge meonasTroubadour an actor toreflect have the to immediately plishment? to peace, love and harmony. of K’Nasan’s life experiences. spent exhibit the opposite qualitiesHaving of those that I had I don’t I really don’t know. If I Musician/emcee K’Naan Warsame is forging his own musical path via a unique blend Kerry:KW: Are know. you ever afraid? the better part of the two years on the been cultivating forlast almost a year. ever have K: a family onebut day, everything else will of reggae, funk, pop, soul and, above all, hip-hop. Yes I am, not of what people ordiroad,KW: visiting 50having countries How over was it Hillfrom Harper play your pale in importance to that. narily fear, fortunately. My fears are all Slovenia to Peru to Vietnam to Uganda, the husband? KW:internal. When you look in the what you I’m afraid ofmirror, my own selfdomore album is theIt sonic document of anthe artist soccer in your youth? Kerry: was great to have opportu- K: I can’t remember specifically, it was see? than of anything external. with to much to share, and disproves just one of those moments when I had a K: Yes I am, and I did play, like most nity work with Hill, since he’srap a friend, and Kerry:KW: I seeAre anyou ever-unfolding process. happy? music’straveled detractors who sayalong that hip-hop has melody in my head and a discontented, other children. we’ve together this political/arKW: If K: you could haveI one wish instantly Happiness, think, is one of thegranted, most nothing newItleft to also say. nice to be able to tellmelancholy feeling. I just wrote that. KW: How have you been received by the tistic path. was this what would thatthings be for?on the planet. I believe that elusive Theof CD’s first single, “Wavin’ Flag,” has a KW: Did it emanate at all from your childAmerican hip-hop community? story supportive, positive love between Kerry: For a million wishes.in retrospect. happiness is onlymore appreciated becomeman an international and was was imporhood? K: Great! You can tell from what’s been black and woman.sensation, I know that KW:So, What do happy, you have for anyone whofind I’madvice always given that I later the official anthem of the Cup K: I think everything kinda’ does. happening for me. They’ve all been very tant to Tyler and we feltWorld very blessed to take on wants toout follow your footsteps? that inI was. Championship hosted this summer by South Everything is kind of shaped by life in gensupportive and showing love for what I do. that responsibility. Kerry:KW: Study! ! Study! Get an education. HowStudy can your fans help you? Africa. over the 150film countries, the eral, so I guess it does feel like my childKW: Where do you think hip-hop is headKW:Reaching Even though is specifically about KW: How canbeing your understanding fans help you? of the fact that K: By signature Girls,” song was featured on K’Naan’s hood might have been an influence. But ed? “Colored would you say it explores themes Kerry: It would superfor if people visited I don’t makebemusic them, but that Imy FIFA-sponsored Trophy which saw the those things are pretty subconscious. K: I think it will always go through phaswhich resonate with all Tour, women? new website, www.KerryWashington.com. make music that’s about my past and about emerging star spreading to KW: Do you still feel a strong connection es, like how philosophy in ancient times Kerry:rap Absolutely! On his the message set, we even honest KW:my Do most you have anyinternal regrets?instincts. They soccer fans in concerts stagedhow all around the theto Somalia? would celebrate the body and the physical talked to each other about universal need to understand more than Kerry: I do. I do. I thinkthat everything in anything life hapworld. of these characters are. So, the spec-K: Yes, I have many, many memories, for a while, then focus on the mind and the journeys Wherever I go,think it’s not aboutroom them,forbut pens forelse. a reason. I always there’s K’naan has also re-recorded new versions spiritual. I think that those phases happen to trum of colors that we’re referencing really which have impacted my life. where the takes me. me to improve as amusic person. KW: How backlash of the track with Will.i.Am andemotions. French to a do lot you of feel aboutusthe as recent well, and hip-hop is one of the best reflects a rainbow of human We’re KW: Were you listening KW:do What been thethe happiest moment KW: How you has get through tough times? President hasn’t there beenisa happening, masdance producer Davidsad Guetta a bilinAmerican while growing up?Obama? Whybarometers of what because it talking about being andand blue, or red with rage, ormusicagainst of your life? Kerry: Through prayer and meditation. And I have resive in pushback the Democratic Partytheagainst gual versions with Those Spanishare popthe singer Youare could live Somalia by forever and reflects feelingall ofthe young people. I see green with envy. colors that we K: girls K: The birth of my first son. ally good friends and family, and a great therapist. recent David Bisbal, French MC Fefe, AI Otsuka never need music from unfair outsiderhetoric? Somalia. my music as following the feeling. embodying. KW:want Do you anytoregrets? KW: What do you yourhave legacy be, and where are Kerry: It’s exciting to me that that fromKW: Japan, Jackie Cheung and Jane Zhang There are a lot of different styles and a variKW:people When know you look in the mirror, what do What African-American icon would you like to K: I guess I do have some regrets, but you in relation to that at this point in your life? I’m someone very political. For full disclosure, from China, Tattoo Colour from Thailand, ety of musical ideas developingwho’s right there. you see? portray in a movie? none big enough to obsess about. Kerry: I’m not really sure. I don’t think in those terms, important me to say thatK:I’m a member of Nancy Arjam from Egypt, HHP from South KW:eye What did it’s it mean for youfor to have [Chuckles] Interesting… I often try to Kerry: Angela Davis is somebody I have my KW: How do you want to be remembered? exactly. I just want to keep having the courage to raise the the administration now because Africa, and other artists in Greece, Turkey Wavin’ Flag become the anthem of the findI’m the on facethe of President my teenage years. I don’t on. Also Diahann Carroll. K: As someone who was always interested bar for myself, and to keep striving for excellence in artisObama’s Committee for the Arts Humanities. and KW: elsewhere. WorldhonesCup? knowand whether it’s like So, this for everybody, What do you struggle with as an actress: in walking through life in a positive way tic integrity and public service. And to continue to chalI’m notexcited unbiased. I’m really of everything that Williams: K’naan, so much K: I used to get very watching the proud but I can’t find it. ty Kam in your roles, Hi diving intothanks the depth of your characters, and in affecting people in a positive way. lenge myself to move outside of my comfort zone, personhe’s in his first couple of years. think dish to cook? forjust the navigating time. World Cup as accomplished a child. So, to have KW: What is yourIfavorite or the crazy landscape of Hollywood and on TV KW: Thanks again for the interview, and professionally. it’s great that all of us Americans were inspired to be work K: My pleasure. any kind of involvement with the World K: It probably would good ally if I cooked auditioning? K’Naan, and best of Iluck your world tour. KW: Thanks again, Kerry, and lookonforward to speakhard get him elected. But now, KW: WhatD, was Wavin’ Cup is a big, bigsohonor. more,the butmost I just important don’t do it very often. When Kerry: allthe of inspiration the above!for [Laughs] K: Thank you so much, Kam. ing to you again soon. inplay this representative democracy Flag? KW: Are you athing soccerpeople fan andcan diddo you I do, I find it very enjoyable. I made a dish
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ell, it’s only the first game of the season, but By Max Edison Max Edison you have By to be excited about the way the fightBy Max Edison DEFENDER DEFENDER in’ Texans dismissed their old nemesis, the Indy Colts, last weekend at Reliant. Of course, there was a sellhere’s an old football ell, it’s it’s only the first game of the season, but ell, first game out crowd that wasonly morethe than amped upof forthe theseason, kick-offbut of cliché that states: ofyou have to be excited about the way the fightyou have to be excited about the way the fightthe NFL regular season, which longsuffering Texan fans fense sells tickets and in’their Texans dismissed their old nemesis, nemesis, the the Indy Indy in’ Texans their old hope will be firstdismissed visit to the playoffs. defense wins champiColts, last weekend at Reliant. Of course, there was a sellColts, Ofatcourse, there was a sellYou last alsoweekend have to at beReliant. enthused the intensity level the onships. If there is any truth to out crowd that was more than amped up for the kick-off of out crowd that was more than amped up for the kick-off of team displayed, which quite frankly has been somewhat that proverb then go ahead and the NFL regular season, which longsuffering Texan fans the NFL regularon season, Texan fans underwhelming far toowhich many longsuffering occasions when the team clear out some space in the Texas hope will be their their first visit visit tooutcome the playoffs. playoffs. hope will be first to the takes the field. Normally, the is very predictable, Southern trophy case. Youfat also have to to be be enthused enthused at at the the intensity intensity level level the the You also have a big loss. The Texas Southern defense team displayed, which quite frankly has been somewhat team displayed, which quite frankly has been somewhat No, this was a different group of fightin’ Texans. On has been #1 in total defense in the underwhelming on far far toowith many occasions whenled thebyteam team underwhelming on many occasions when the defense, they came outtoo a surly attitude, his SWAC for the second consecutive takes the field. Normally, the outcome is very predictable, takes the field. Normally, the outcome is very predictable, “royal highness of surliness,” safety Bernard Pollard. year. In addition, this season the big fat fat loss. All-World defensive end Mario Williams aaEven big loss. potential Tiger defense is currently rated No, this was different group of fightin’ fightin’ Texans. Texans. On On No, ready this was aa different of came to dominate, andgroup did just that. #2 in the nation among Division defense, they came out with a surly attitude, led by his defense, they with that a surly led simply by his The real keycame for theout squad, madeattitude, yours truly IAA schools. “royal highness of surliness,” safety Bernard Pollard. “royal highness of surliness,” Bernard giddy with joy, was the way thesafety vaunted Texan Pollard. offense During the first year of the Even potential All-World defensive endJohnson Mario Williams Williams Even potential defensive end Mario performed. NowAll-World we all know that Andre is one of J. Cole regime the defense was came ready truly to dominate, dominate, and did just justand that.Matt Schaub is a came ready to and did that. the world’s dominant receivers as porous as Swiss cheese. To The real key for the squad, that made yours truly simply The real QB, key for squad, yours Pro-Bowl whothe can pass that withmade the best of truly them.simply What his credit, Cole brought in Kevin Photos courtesy of the Texans giddy with joy, was the way the vaunted Texan offense giddy withunsure joy, was the way vaunted Texan offense we were of was if thetherevamped offensive line Ramsey, a highly touted coor#1 Right guard Antoine Caldwell, above, (college photo) and left tackle #76 performed. Now wearound all know knowinthat that Andre Johnson isprovide one of of performed. we all Johnson one could moveNow folks theAndre trenches and is dinator from Carson-Newman Duane Brown, below are key components of the Texan new rushing attack. the world’s truly dominant receivers and Matt Schaub is the world’s dominant Matt Schaublanes is aa Schaub withtruly enough time toreceivers pass andand create running College and the results have Pro-Bowl QB, who can pass with the best of them. What #9 DB Curtis Thomas and #17 LB Shomari Clemons prepare to attack an opposing offense. Pro-Bowl who canFoster. pass with theI’m best of them. What for runningQB, back Arian Well, pleased to report been nothing short of amazPhotos courtesy of the Texans Photos courtesy of the Texans we were unsure ofthewas was ifwith the Standout revamped offensive lineMarwe were unsure of if the revamped offensive line the O-line passed test flying colors, for at least when I first got here,” Ramsey defensive end ing. In 2009, Ramsey’s first, #1 Right Right guard guard Antoine Antoine Caldwell, Caldwell, above, above, (college (college photo) photo) and and left left tackle tackle #76 #76 #1 could move folks around in the trenches and provide could move was folks around quis in the trenches and the provide week one. admitted. “Everything about Jackson echoes fact that theDuane TigersBrown, finished #1 inare the key Duane Brown, below are key components components of of the the Texan Texan new new rushing rushing attack. attack. below Schaub with enough time toquality pass and create running lanesgives with enough to pass create running lanes offense andSchaub scoring points. We defensive coaching Now we know thetime Texans can and score points in bunches, conference in total defense for running back Arian Foster. Well, I’m pleased to report running Arian I’m pleased report had to showfor guys that back defense Tigers a positive advantage. but it traditionally has Foster. beenthe anWell, air based attack.to Against after being one of the leagues the O-line passed the test with flying colors, for at least theat.Colts, O-line passed the testthe with flyingcoaches colors, for at least is where it’s As a they result, our “Our prepare us well introduced balanced offense, which feaworst in 2008. This year week one. kids boughtweek into one. the running defensive with their plans, and tured the of Arian Foster and game the outcome was we a are they’ve dialed it up a notch Now we know know the Texansalways can score score points inmaking bunches,adjustNow we the can points bunches, mindset that we developed. OurTexans talking andin record-setting afternoon. as one of the nation’s premier butConsider it traditionally has beenments an air aironbased based attack.Jackson Against players have a it great deal pride therushing field,” but traditionally has been an attack. Against defensive units. this:of RB Arian Foster’s 231 yards on said. the Colts, they introduced the balanced offense, which feaand very high football IQ’s. That were is second-most fun when youon play with the Colts, they introduced the“Itbalanced offense, which feaCoach Cole is quick to 33 carries (three TD’s) the Kickoff tured the running of Arian He Foster andthis the outcome was leads to us tured reallythe being able history. to Arian guys like Iwas canaajust running of Foster and the outcome acknowledge the success of Weekend in NFL recorded thebecause first 200-yard record-setting afternoon. move and play as well asafternoon. we have focus onhistory. beatingFoster the guy in front record-setting his defensive unit and exrushing performance in franchise rushed Consider this: RB Arian Foster’s 231 rushing yards on in such a short period of time and of me getting to yards theinquarterthis: Arian Foster’s 231 rushing on plains the reason behind that forConsider 191 yards in RB the second halfand and 125 yards the 33 carries (three TD’s) were the second-most on Kickoff we accomplished it with aHouston’s majorback.” success. 33 carries (three TD’s) were therushing second-most on Kickoff fourth quarter. 257 yards represented Weekend in NFL history. He recorded the first 200-yard ity of the same kids that were here The amazing thing about “There are two basic Weekend in NFL history. He recorded the first 200-yard just the second 200-yard rushing performance in team his- the rushing performance in franchise history. Foster rushed before I arrived.” Tigers 2010 defensive producreasons for their success … rushing performance in franchise history. Foster rushed tory. forIt’s 191 yards inover the and second half and 125 yardsthey in the the All-Conference performer tivity isand the fact that have personnel and a defensive for 191 yards the second half yards in been saidin over again that125 in order for fourth quarter. Houston’s 257 rushing yards represented Dejuan Fulghum believes that performed flawlessly while scheme that fits their personfourth quarter. Houston’s 257 rushing yards represented Texans to achieve their goals this season, they must fea-being just the second 200-yard rushing performance in team team hiscontinuity is a the major keybalanced to their offensive constantly butIninother adverse situnel,” said head coach Johnnie just second 200-yard rushing performance in histure a more attack. words, tory. success thistory. season. ations by a myriad of offensive Cole. “Coach Ramsey and his improve a rushing game that was simply abysmal in 2009. It’sback been said over and and over again that inthe order for the the “Everyone isbeen onArian the same turnovers. Again Ramsey and his staff do a great job of recruitIt’s said over that in order for Big Foster saysover the again team heard comments, Texans to achieve their goals this season, they must feapage,” saidTexans the senior linebacker. troops have not faltered. ing, and they do a great job in to achieve their line. goals this season, they must feaespecially his offensive ture“We’ve moreheard balanced offensive attack. Inalways other words, “This is ourture “We have stressed, preparing their players each aa more balanced offensive attack. In other words, this whole offseason about how our run improve a rushing game that was simply abysmal in 2009. secondimprove year in the system, when the breaks break week.” a rushing game that abysmal in against 2009. game wasn’t as efficient last was year simply and how if we had a run Big back Arian Foster saysthis the and team heard the comments, and we are Big building on what wedone --you got to put oncomments, morethat,” steam, Coach Ramsey will be back Foster says the team heard the game, weArian could have could have done especially his offensive line. learned lastespecially year. We his believe you just have to turn it up even the first to admit he had to offensive line. “We’ve heard this whole offseason about how our run what the coaches tell us, and higher. That’s something I’ve change some attitudes before #17 linebacker “We’ve heard this whole offseason★TEXANS, about how Page our run 6 Shomari Clemons game wasn’t as efficient efficient laststressed year and andevery how if ifsince we had had run here. we trust that our wasn’t teammates will last I’veaa got the defense could jell. game as year how we run runs with an game, weallows could have have done this this and could has havereally done bought that,” do their jobs which us todone Theand defense “I have to admit I had game, we could could have done that,” interception. make plays.” into that. I tell them offense is to do some reprogramming ★TEXANS, Page Page 6 6 ★TEXANS, H TEXAS SOUTHERN, Page 4
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Several Houston area high By Darrell Darrell K.toArdison Ardison By K. schools projected earn a spot DEFENDER DEFENDER in the playoffs went into their Darrell K. Ardison third By game of the season still Several Houston area high high Several area seeking thatHouston first victory. schools projected toreturning earn spot With projected 10 startersto from schools spot After advancing toearn the aaClass in the playoffs went into their anin 8-3 finish in 2009 and a bi-district the playoffs went into their 4A state semifinals last year, third gameDawson of rival the was season still loss to longtime North Shore, third game of the season still Pearland one of seeking that first victory. Pearland head coach Tony Heath seeking that first victory. those schools after losing to After advancing to the the Class knew the had Clear their work cut After advancing to Class Class 5AOilers stalwarts Springs 4A state semifinals last year, out for them. 4A state semifinals last year, and Conroe Oak Ridge. Pearland Dawson was one ofhis Yet a year earlier, Heath andof Pearland Dawson was one DAWSON (1-2) vs. NIMITZ (1-2) those schools after losing to capable coaching staff had replaced those schools after losing to Dawson broke into the winClass 5A stalwarts Clear Springs more than 4,000-plus yards and 54 Class 5A stalwarts ning column with aClear 28-0 Springs victory and Conroe Oak Ridge. touchdowns of offense from a graduand Conroe Oak Ridge. 4A powon the road at perennial DAWSON (1-2) vs. vs.and NIMITZ (1-2)back. ated quarterback running DAWSON (1-2) NIMITZ (1-2) erhouse Dayton. The Eagles led Dawson broke into the winThe 14-year head coach did that Dawson broke into the Steve win21-0 at halftime behind ning column with a 28-0 victory and more as he worked in stars-to-be ning column three-yard with a 28-0TD victory Orisakwe’s run, on the road at atMyles perennial 4A powpowwide receiver Kanipes (522 on road perennial 4A Trethe Oliver’s 11-yard scoring run receiving yards, 77The tackles and led three erhouse Dayton. The Eagles led erhouse Eagles and an Dayton. eight-yard TD run by interceptions from his defensive backAustin (dark uniforms) hopes to improve to 3-0 this week against rival Milby. Here they faced 21-0 at halftime behind Steve 21-0 halftime behindTDSteve PaytonatJones. A 40-yard pass position) to gain district MVP honors Orisakwe’s three-yard TD run, Orisakwe’s run, Scarborough last week in a 50-0 victory. from Garry three-yard Kimble to TD Randall along with back Dustin GarTre Oliver’s 11-yard scoring run Tre Oliver’s scoring run Weeks in running the11-yard third quarter was rison (1,337 rushing yards and 11 and an eight-yard TD run by and an eight-yard by he purposefully set up a tough Garner rushed for 164 yards and 3 loss to Elkins in the 2010 seathe only scoring in TD the run second touchdowns). Payton Jones. A A 40-yard 40-yard TD TD pass pass non-district Austin (dark (dark uniforms) hopes to added improve toadditional 3-0 this this week week against rival Milby. Dayton Here they they faced Austin uniforms) hopes improve 3-0 Milby. Here faced Payton half. Jones. schedule to help pre- to twoto scoresagainst to sonrival opener, couldn’t On top of that, first-year starting from Garry Kimble to Randall Scarborough last week in a 50-0 victory. Scarborough last weekdown in a 50-0 from Garry Kimble to Randall pare DAWSON VS. NIMITZ for district games the victory. give SFA an advantage they overcome four first-half quarterback Treythird Anderson passed Weeks in the the third quarter was line. “You have to get through would never relinguish. Weeks in was The Eagles look quarter to continue turnovers despite rushing for 178 for more than 1,700in yards and 14 the only scoring in the second he purposefully settoup up tough Garner Garner rushed for 164 to yards and 33 loss in to the Elkins in the the 2010 seathe scoring the purposefully set tough 164 yards and loss to Elkins in 2010 seatheironly winning ways thissecond week he some tough games getaabetter,” Milbyrushed will befor trying get into yards game’s first 24 minTDs. half. non-district schedule to help preadded two additional scores to son opener, Dayton couldn’t half. to help pre- added additional scores of to son when they take on Aldine non-district Wells said. schedule “There isn’t an easy the wintwo column at the expense utes. opener, Dayton couldn’t Texas VS. Football Magazine picked pare for DAWSON NIMITZ district games down down the the give give SFA an advantage advantage they overcome overcome four the first-half first-half DAWSON an they four Nimitz. VS. TheNIMITZ Cougars notched pare weekfor fordistrict us.” games their SFA long-time rivals. Buffs’ Angleton turned tables in Pearland to finish second behind The Eagles look to continue line. “You have to get through would never relinguish. turnovers despite rushing for 178 178 Thefirst Eagles lookweek to continue “You to get through would never relinguish. for their win last by rally- line. AUSTIN (2-0)have vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman turnovers the seconddespite half. rushing Senior quarterClear Springs in their District 24-5A their winning ways this week some tough games to get better,” Milby will be trying to get into yards in the game’s first 24 mintheir winning thisroad week to get better,” Milby will be trying get into yards in the game’s 24 mining from behindways on the to some Thistough is angames old-fashioned rival- and dimunitive widetoreceiver back Quandre Diggsfirst (91 yards on preseason poll despite an inexperiwhen they they take13-9. on Aldine Wells Wells said. “There isn’t an easy easy the win win Bautista column at atwill the expense expense of utes. utes. when take on Aldine said. isn’t an column the of defeat Conroe Nimitz ry game so“There you can throw the the Sergio have their 30 carries) scored on a one-yard enced offensive line. Nimitz. Thewith Cougars notched week forout us.” their long-time rivals. Buffs’ Buffs’ sneak Angleton turned the tables tables in Nimitz. The Cougars notched for us.” their long-time rivals. Angleton the in trailed 9-6 less than two week records the window. team primed for confrontation. to capturned a 53-yard, 15-play What transpired in 2010 were AUSTIN their first win last week by rallyAUSTIN (2-0) vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman the second half. Senior quartertheir first win last week by rally(2-0) vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman the second half. Senior quarterminutes remaining in the fourth SFA has a chance to improve ANGLETON (2-1) vs. ALIEF ELSIK (2-1) drive in the third quarter to give Schools like Pearland, Clear Creek Cypress Creek rose to prominence during back the 2010 high school football playoffs. the No. 1-ranked into ing from behindtotal on offense the road road to to This This is an anafter old-fashioned rival-and and and dimunitive wide receiver Quandre Diggs (91 yards yards on ing from behind on the is old-fashioned rivalwide receiver Quandre Diggs (91 on quarter when Torian Amos 3-0 demolishing Thedimunitive Wildcats played possum in back his team a 17-10 edge. District 24-5A (452 yards per game) defeat Conroe 13-9. Nimitz ry game so you can throw the Sergio Bautista will have their 30 carries) scored on a one-yard defeat Conroe 13-9. Nimitz ry game so you can throw the Sergio Bautista will have their 30 carries) scored on a one-yard hauled in a 65-yard touchdown Scarborough Oiler 50-0backs at Barnett the first quarter against The Wildcats were at it againCarrier that reach into the last decade. The Dayton. record, eclipsing the mark set by Kasey and the second-best scoring trailed 9-6Flavies with less less thanoffense two records outMustangs’ the window. window. team primed for confrontation. confrontation. sneak to cap cap quarter. 53-yard, 15-play 15-play trailed 9-6 with than the team primed for to aa 53-yard, pass from Heffner at two the records Stadium.out quarterback In the opening 12 minutes,(35) the in sneak in the fourth 5-foot-8 senior compiled 2,209 rushing yards 2008. (40.5 points per game) thefourth district remains minutes remaining in inthe the SFA Davis has aa tossed chancethree to improve improve ANGLETON (2-1) vs. ALIEF ALIEF ELSIK (2-1) drive drive in in the the third third quarter quarter to give give minutes remaining in fourth Casey SFA has chance to ANGLETON vs. (2-1) to 1:58 mark to provide gametouch-season Broncos dictated theELSIK game’s rushed for during the regular to rank(2-1) second behind “It’s aRyan nightJackson, and day who difference,” said alive through three playoff rounds. quarter when Torian Amos to 3-0 after demolishing The Wildcats played possum in his team a 17-10 edge. quarter when Torian Amos to 3-0 after demolishing The Wildcats played possum in his team a 17-10 edge. winner. down passes and ran for two tempo and jumped out to an early Dekaney’s Trey Williams. Heath, now in his 15th year as head coach at Garrison shook off touchdown previous injuries to hauled in aacoach 65-yard Scarborough 50-0 back at Barnett Barnett the the first quarter against against Dayton. The Wildcats Wildcats were were at at it it again again hauled in 65-yard touchdown Scarborough 50-0 at first quarter Dayton. The Dawson Eric Wells said more while running Tavares 10-0 advantage. After a tough 8His 37 total touchdowns (33 rushing, four Pearland. “This year he has been healthy, very become the latest in Heffner a long line Page 6 pass from from Flavies at of theproductive Stadium. Mustangs’ Mustangs’ quarterback quarterback In the the opening opening 12 12 minutes, minutes, the the in the the★H.S. fourthFOOTBALL, quarter. pass Flavies Heffner at the Stadium. In fourth receiving) established a Pearland single-season durableinand for himquarter. to do what he’s done has 1:58 mark mark to to provide provide the the gamegame- Casey Casey Davis Davis tossed tossed three three touchtouch- Broncos Broncos dictated dictated the the game’s game’s Ryan Jackson, Jackson, who who rushed rushed for for 1:58 Ryan winner. down passes and ran for two tempo and jumped out to an early H HOUSTON Page 4 winner. down passes and ran for two tempo and jumped out to an early Dawson coach Eric Wells said more while running back Tavares 10-0 advantage. After a tough 8Dawson coach Eric Wells said more while running back Tavares 10-0 advantage. After a tough 8★H.S. FOOTBALL, FOOTBALL, Page Page 6 6 ★H.S.
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New Attitude Texans Offense Yields Results would be sitting pretty in the AFC South with the Colts suddenly sputtering. Instead in his wisdom as the longest tenured coach in the NFL, Fisher has decided to move in a different direction. Who needs the playoffs, now is the time to show VY once and for all that we don’t need him to be successful! I know it’s early in the career of young Rusty Smith, and who knows at some point in his career he might be an average quarterback in this league. At this point things don’t look so well. When you face the NFL’s worst defense (Texans) and get shut out with the arsenal of talent at his disposal, it doesn’t look good. Throwing three interceptions to the same guy (Texan CB Glover Quin) who was playing with a broken hand and had no previous picks on the year is
on Sports Well of course you know how it ended. Continued from page 3
Harrison removed from the job. “Looking at the importance of that position for 5 this DECEMBER county, 2at- 8,this 2010 | time, DEFENDER bond ratings and all those things, I think it’s very important either sources tell me that VY andthat Titanheoffensive pretty auspicious, but who can question the suspended have or been step coordinator MikebeHeimerdinger judgment of one Jeffrey Fisher. in some and Mike H andform Fisherorare The Titans locker room after the Texans on horrible termsdown boys. With one year left onEmmett both thesaid. coach game was lifeless as if someone had died. I fashion,” and prize QB’s contract, Fisher is drawguess that was accurate because their prosHarrison denies the ing a line in the charges, sand andsaying forcingheAdams pects for a playoff run were in a coffin and is conto make a choice. Adams in comments has being slowly lowered six feet under. fident his innocence will said publicly he wants both parties to work NFL insiders know that drafting Young be proven. it out. no matter how immature, was the choice of Emmett said if Harrison Given the choice , what would you do? Titan owner Bud Adams, not Fisher. The won’t step down willingSelect the young, franchise quarterback coach has gone out of his way to undermine ly, Bowler he saysin he planswith to that’s a 2 time Pro 5 years, the leadership of the quarterback in the By Max Edison make Harrison is a record of 31-16 as an sure NFL starter or the locker room, even going so far as pulling head DEFENDER coach, whosuspended in 16 years asuntil a winning him in the 4th quarter of a game against the the with six winning Steelers earlier this season. He has constant- percentage of .551, charges work their seaway ell, it’s only game of the season, but sons,the sixfirst playoff appearances and one losly leaked info to his stooges in the media through the the court system. to be excited about theSuper way fightappearance in the Bowl 11 years that question Young’s smarts, work ethicyou haveing Harrison wife has also in’ Texans dismissed nemesis, the Indy ago. I guesstheir you old know my choice! and commitment to the game. My Nashville been charged. Colts, last weekend at Reliant. Of course, there was a sell-
The Titans loss; Vince loss it, allegedly throwing his shoulder pads and jersey to a Beall is the Man Titan fan in the stands and he bolted from What happens when you the locker, choosing not to listen to Fisher’s blister an opponent for a post game banter. career high 195 yards rushing Young was subsequently placed on on just 19 carries. You’re injured reserve, putting him on the shelf named C-USA Offensive for the remainder of the season. Fisher has Player of the Week and that elected to stay with the pride of Florida honor was bestowed on talAtlantic, Rusty Smith and has virtually ented Cougar Jr. running kissed the Titans playoff hopes to hell as back Bryce Beall. well. Mind you the Titans were 5-3 going Beall scored three touchinto the Redskin contest and had they won downs tying a career best and rattled off runs of 43, 35 and out crowd that was more than amped up for the kick-off of 31 yards in helping Houston theonNFL season, which longsuffering Texan fans State the regular road this season; to a 54-24 win over UTEP in hope will befor their first visit to the playoffs. coach Ramsey one doesn’t the conferencefrom opener. Continued page 3 You also have being to be enthused at the intensity level the see overconfidence a Texas Bowl Announces Class team displayed, which quite frankly has been somewhat problem. The Texas Bowlno control offense, we have underwhelming far too many occasions when the team “First of all weon respect Committee recently over that. Our job is to stop the field. our takes opponent. EachNormally, week we the outcome is very predictable, VOLUME7980••NUMBER NUMBER476 announced the 2010ofclass of VOLUME people regardless where a big fat challenge ourloss. kids on playing Texas Bowl Gridiron DECEMBER 2 8, 2010 16 –- On 22, 2010 we are on the field. What a ears different fightin’ Texans. faster No, withthis yourwas eyes, and group of SEPTEMBER Legends presented by ever the down or distance feetdefense, than youthey did the previous came out with a surly attitude, led by his Wrangler andisCavender’s it is, our job to stop the week. The thing me and “royal highness of the surliness,” safety Bernard Pollard. Boot City, which includes Publisher opponents offense and we other coaches constantly harp on Even potential All-World defensive end Mario Williams Pro Football Hall of Famers Sonceria Messiah-Jiles take a great deal of pride in is we don’t wanttotodominate, let ourselves came ready and did just that. 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Against Yvette Chargois ball degrees in the state of Texas,water gets 211 Fahrenheit is we’rethe a hungry group of Tigersthe balanced offense, which feaas being a locomotive, moving down defeating the same opponent twice Colts, they introduced either high school, col- boils hot andatatthe 212 degrees water and we won’t restrunning until we the track to our goal this season in one season. They have already tured the ofbecome Arian Foster and Sports the outcome was a Editors legiate or professional and creates steam. Thatlevel. same steam champions in a few weeks!” defeated the Hornets of Alabama which is to be conference champs. record-setting afternoon. Max Edison is arguably the deepcan“This power a locomotive down the Consider this: RB Arian Foster’s 231 rushing yards on est and most star-studded Darrell K. 33 carries (three TD’s) were the second-most onArdison Kickoff class of Gridiron Legends,” everybody pumped up,” were picked finish He recorded the first 200-yard yards on 39 carries. Weekend in NFLtohistory. said Texas Bowl executive Contributing said Kanipes, who had sixth in District 24-5A. Clear Creek and rushing performance in franchise history. Foster rushed director Heather Houston. Continued from page 3 Continued from page 3 a 46-yard interception faced inCy-Woods Cypress Creek were also forCreek 191 yards the second half andWriters 125 yards in the “Each of these five men left return for a touchdown in surprise additions to the in thequarter. third round of the fourth Houston’s 257 rushingAswad yards represented Walker game, Pearland defeated been big – not just runan indelible mark on the the game. 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All thewent Oil- into at Pasadena Veterans Megame. third game of shut the season still No. two Klein Defensive endOak, Sam 22-2, ers’ defense did was morial Stadium and shut The unbeaten Oilers seeking that first victory. defeated Cy-Fair to win the Ukwuachu recorded three out West Brook until the out La Porte (16-0) as took down Kempner 28-13 After advancing to the Class Kingwood Tournament chamquarterback sacks against fourth quarter en route to speedster C.J. McElroy in the first-round of the 4A state semifinals last year, pionship. Cy Creek and said his team a 51-22 victory. rushed for 83 yards and a playoffs Pearland one of as Garrison had Cy Woods is currently downplays questions about “We are putDawson down was four touchdown. rushing touchdowns those schools after losing to ranked No. three in the their weaknesses and just a lot so the video got T:5.36” The 8-3 Wildcats finished with 201 Class 5A stalwarts Clear and Springs coaches’ state 5A while tries to improve frompoll week and Conroe Oak Ridge. Klein Oak jumped to No. to week. DAWSON (1-2) vs. NIMITZ (1-2) five.The Other Houston-area Oilers are back in Dawson broke into the winranked schools the regionals finalsinclude for the Katy ning column with a 28-0 victory at No. and2006. No. 15 The first time11since Katy is on the road at perennial 4A powWoodlands. making its fourth consecutive erhouse Dayton. The Eagles led Magnolia is the top area appearance in the regional 21-0 at halftime behind Steve school in the Class 4A state This Texas Lottery Commission Scratch-Off game will close finals. Something has to give Orisakwe’s three-yard TD run, poll at No. three with in this battle of unbeatens. on December 30, 2010. You have until June 28, 2011, to Tre Oliver’s 11-yard scoring run Friendswood, Brenham and Heath says this will be and an eight-yard TD run by Barbers Hill falling in line at redeem afour really excitingsix. week of Austin (dark uniforms) hopes to improve to 3-0 this week against rivalMilby. they faced Payton any Jones.tickets A 40-yardfor TD this pass game: through Stratford is Here preparation hisand players, from Garry Kimble to Randall Scarborough last week in a 50-0 victory. ranked No.for nine upstart Game #1265 ($2) Overall Odds are 1 in 4.72 the coachesDawson and the is Pearland Weeks in theVeterans third quarterWinnings was Pearland No. 11. community. the only scoring in the second he purposefully set up a tough Garner rushed for 164 yards and 3 loss to Elkins in the 2010 seaDawson is 21-6 after regis Undoubtedly, half. non-district schedule to help pre- added two additional scores to son opener, Dayton couldn’t tering a dramatic Katy comeback These Texas Lottery Commission Scratch-Off games will feels the same way. DAWSON VS. NIMITZ pare for district games down the give SFA an advantage they overcome four first-half win over Deer Park last Cypress Woodsprevailed takes The Eagles look to continue line. “You have to get through would never relinguish. turnovers despite rushing for 178 week. The Eagles close on January 26, 2011. You have until July 25, 2011, to on Memorial the 5A 25-10, their winning ways this week some tough games to get better,” Milby will be trying to get into yards in the game’s first 24 min19-25, 27-25,in20-25, Division Regionhitter III final redeem theseWells games: when any they tickets take onfor Aldine said. “There isn’t an easy the win column at the expense of utes. 15-12 asIIoutside Saturday Tully Stadium Nimitz. The Cougars notched week for us.” their long-time rivals. Buffs’ Angleton turned the tables in YewandeatAkanbi led the way quarter (1 Friendswood their#1245 first winBank last week by rallyAUSTIN (2-0) vs MILBY Putman the second half. 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green industry. The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, which funds the legislative conference, wants to ensure that the Black community is aware of the changing job market, new jobs and how to prepare for them. “So many people will never return to the jobs they lost,” said Rep. Elijah E. The CBC wants to ensure that the Black community is aware of the changCummings (D-Md.), honorary co-chair of JULY 11 – 17, 2010 | DEFENDER 7 this year’s events. “It’s our responsibility to ing job market, new jobs and how to prepare for them. increase their ability to weather do the jobs that are By Shantella Y. needlessly Shermanfrom to suffer hile the A Defender & Texas Children’s Hospital Alliance SPECIAL TO THE NNPA FROM THE INFORMER available to them.” row donation. informed,” Scott added. flu-relatedWASHINGTON complications may not be much They will beofholding several town hall The sessions will include “Beyond a Also, for the first time in its history, the when there is plenty of an indicator, Aid tips: (NNPA) - In what appears be a racially incendiary meetings throughout the week to discuss National AIDS Strategy: Next Steps in the conference is partnering with the National the First increase in coughing vaccinetoavailable,” said move, Libyan leader Colonel Muammar jobs and education, said Cummings. Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Black America” Black Justice Coalition to hold an LGBT sniffling is a reminder Baker. “The flu vaccineGaddafi, recently offered to stem the and steady influx are of Africans Elsie Scott, president of the CBC and “Sister Speak: Reducing HIV/AIDS in leadership summit. The coalition is the only that cold and flu season is is safe children into various European nations in an effort Foundation, said that people need to know the Black Community” and “Beyond Blood: nation-wide Black gay civil rights organizahere. With last year’s H1N1 at a far greater risk of to keep Europe white and civilized. Gaddafiserious told Italian Prime that pandemic federal jobs are available, but it’s no Bone Marrow Donation Among African tion. still fresh in the experiencing Minister Silvio Berlusconi on a recent trip to Rome that longer a matter of taking a civic exam and Americans A Health and Wellness The goal of this summit is to bring attenpublic’s memory, doctors complications from the European Union (EU) should pay at least 5bn having an application read by a supervisor. Luncheon.” tion to issues pertaining to gays and lesbians; from the Center for Vaccine the flu than theyhim are of euros ($6.3 billion) a year to stop illegal African “There’re technological advances in the including their fight for equality. The ulti“CBC Foundation has an ongoing project Awareness and Research at encountering significant immigration and avoid a “Black Europe.” hiringTexas process” Scott said. “A computer to increase AIDs awareness with fulltime mate goal is for people to be able to come Children’s Hospital side effects from the Massaging old racial wounds and growing concerns, now are scans eachparents application looking for key research on how to prevent the spread of this together and have open and honest discustelling that the vaccine.” Gaddafi hoped to capitalize on also fearsreminds that millions of words andway phrases and we want the commu- disease,” Scott said. “We have a grant from sions. best to protect their Baker Africans, who once parents lived under theminor subjugation of nity children to be cognizant of these changes to the Centers for Disease Control and are parSaid Sharon Lettman-Hicks, executive against influenza that the European colonial rulediscomfort and who were made citizens of increase their chances.” ticipating with other Black organizations to director of the coalition, “Black communiinfection is to get them children those nations, wouldendure continue migrate the to their This year’s conference will also attempt to get out more attention to the public.” ties are in crisis. It’s critical that we support their annual flu vaccine. aftertoreceiving “Mother Country” impoverished, andvaccine withoutis clear breakThis down the complex This year the conference will have at least the empowerment of anyone who desires to year’s vaccine new is healthcare law flu shot or nasal means of employment.so small compared to the through a Cliff-notes-type guidebook. Free one workshop focusing on Black women. contribute something positive to rebuilding readily available at area healthcare screenings, panel discussions, “But we want all aspects of the community our families, including LGBT people.” pediatricians’ offices, clinics weeks of hospitalization and forums on pharmacies serious medical and retail and issues in the especially those at a higher risk to be that flu can★GADDAFI, sometimes Page 6 three flu strains: cause. She says that if Blackprevents community will be Apandemic, broken is aand crack or break in a bone that is a result of H1N1But H3N2 parents suspect their featured. there bone will be an accident or fall. Signs you might see if your child has a broB seasonalfocus influenza.on child has the flu, they particular ken bone include intense pain, swelling around the injured area, Everyone 9 years should monitor the child HIV/AIDS and bone mar-of inability to use the leg or arm, the bone under the skin looking agebent and older needs one for fever, coughing/ and sometimes even the bone breaking through the skin. dose of flu vaccine this sore throat, runny or Following are the things to do when your child breaks a bone: year.• Children age 6 months stuffy nose, headaches Put a splint on an armDr.or leg thatTexas is broken. splint is Julie Boom, Children’s A Center for Vaccine Awareness and Research, gives immunization information to patients Cameron and Jackie Nathan. throughanything 8 years need twotie to a body part to stop it from moving. A and body aches, chills, you can continued from page 1 rolled-up magazine or stick may be used as a doses (four weeksnewspaper, apart), fatigue, vomiting and Use something that is hardvaccine,” and solid. be contained.” hygiene and cough etiquette some healthy children influenza said they received two diarrhea. Children with that unless carriessplint. a punishment • of Never tie the body splint so tight that blood can’t move Baker, executive Studies show that by practices with children, who contract the flu suffer Carol seasonal and at to theDr. mild flu symptoms do not of updoses to two years in state to the area. director of the Center for giving school-age children she said. Making sure they several days from fever, least• one dose of H1N1 have to see a pediatrician, prison. If you think a leg bone is broken, don’t let your child walk Vaccine Awareness and flu vaccine, an entire wash their hands for the poor appetite and muscle vaccine last year, in which but should get plenty of Harrison, 54, has not on it. at Texas community can be protected. length of time it takes to aches and do not return to one pain Research rest, drink lots of clear beencase charged in hisneed • they Ice only helps tooffireduce and swelling. Do Children’s not put ice right on and chair of theit on for Baker, sing “Happy Birthday” school for about a week. In dose. Parents caninstead choosewrap Hospital fluids and be given fevertheand skin; it in a towel. Leave five who is also professor cial capacity, the alletwice and reminding them to other cases, there are more Advisory Committee on – rest, of Pediatrics, Molecular minutes or less Remember R.I.C.E ice, reducing medications. fromdo two different flu at a time. gations not involve cover their coughs, sneeze Immunization Virology and Microbiology severe complications such (pressure) and elevationPractices (arm or leg is higher Children with chronic vaccines depending on any loss to compression Harris County. than the into their elbows and avoid at Baylor College of as pneumonia, high fever medical conditions and child’s ageheart and level). of the Centers for Disease Still,their Harris County Judge • Do not give your child anything to eat or drink until you see touching their face are just Control and Prevention Medicine, says that or seizures, and in some children with more serious medicalsaid history. The Ed Emmett he wants the doctor. a few hygiene tips that, in (CDC). “While it’s still too vaccinating these children is instances, death. symptoms should consult nasal-spray flu vaccine is Harrison removed from • Do not wait to take your child to your doctor or a clinic. A addition to vaccination, can early to tell how severe this important since schools are It is estimated that each medical care. recommended for healthy broken bone should be checked out right away. the job. flu season known to be a prime location aid in preventing flu virus year approximately 10 to 40 Parents can find more people ages 2 through What do to prevent broken bones is going to be, “Looking attothe imporfrom spreading. we’re all atonanaadvantage forforthea spread of influenza percent of healthy children • Never leave a young child alone high place, even information about flu and 49 years, who are not tance of that position for Baker and her this year sofas, since there is plentytables infection. in the United States will get fewand seconds. This includes changing or vaccination by visiting pregnant, the flu shot this county, at this time, shopping carts. Your child canvaccine have aavailable bad fall.and colleagues are reminding of flu While vaccination is the highly contagious flu vaccine.texaschildrens.org. is recommended for people bond ratings andcrib all those Keep rails up to your at all times. the most powerful way virus and the CDC estimates Additionally, they are thebaby’s vaccinechin content appears parents that the flu is ages•I 6think months and older. things, • Do notit’s usevery a baby walker. Your baby can tip over ortocrash to ‘match’ the viruses in the protect children and that nearly 1,200 children not always as harmless encouraged to contact their first time, important“For thatthehe through aeither safety gate. United States. The more prevent them from getting as some people think. died from the flu last year. child’s pediatrician if they all Americans older than • Put safety locks on your windows. Your child can open a be suspended or step people who get vaccinated the flu, now is the right While the virus can be “There is just no reason have concerns about the flu 6 months of age are window and fall out. down in some form or early, the better the virus can time to reinforce good hand mild in most cases, even why any child should have season or vaccination. recommended to receive fashion,” Emmett said. ★BROKEN BONES, Page 8 Keep crib rails up to your baby’s chin at all times to prevent dangerous falls. Harrison denies the charges, saying he is confident his innocence will be proven. Emmett said if Harrison won’t step down willingly, he says he plans to make sure Harrison is Children’s bones are suspended until the growing every day, and are a fun time of year charges The workholidays their way growing bones need lots for children they visit family members, through the courtassystem. of calcium. Milk and dairy foods attend holiday parties Harrison wife has also and sleep over at have lots of calcium and beengrandma’s charged. house. Most parents understand other nutrients that make the importance of childproofing their own bones grow strong and homes, but it is likely that other homes you healthy. Children especialn Removable cabinet safety locks may be traveling to this holiday season are ly need calcium and other n Electrical outlet caps not safe for your child. New surroundings bone-building materials in n Door handle covers or guards inspire kids to touch, test and even taste milk because their bones n A portable pressure-mounted baby safety gate whatever they find. Such curiosity is are growing. One eight ounce glass of natural, it tends47to make holiday n Finger-pinch door guards VOLUME 79 but • NUMBER milk has about 300 milvisits anything relaxing for parents n Drapery cord wind-ups SEPTEMBER 16 – 22,but 2010 ligrams (mg) of calcium. Volunteering in your community is beneficialn for the community as well as the individuals and guardians. Suction-style window and sliding door stoppers Just a few glasses of milk donatingIttheir time. is easy to avoid much of the stress n Removable toilet locks can go a and longmore wayrelaxing towards Publisher Make holiday visits safer for children for you by ensuring glass ornaments are and potential dangers with a little pregiving kids the calcium placed higher in the tree. Sonceria Messiah-Jiles planning and installation of portable they need each day. Since it can be difficult to fully childproof a childproofing devices. Even seasoned alsohost’s has other vitarelative’s home, supervision is essential to limit access to other areasMilk of your pretty, but they are poisonous. Make sure Editor mins and minerals that are grandparents may have fragile collectibles, ensuring a safe visit. Addressing obvious, easily home. Please use the following guidelines you keep all holiday plants out of reach of Von Jiles good for bones and teeth. dangerous houseplants, dangling drapery remedied safety concerns will make your Milk is a fear great source of calcium to ensure that your children stay safe this children. If you your child has been One especially important destination safer for your child and your visit more cords or prescription medication in spots andby other vitamins that your help holiday season: poisoned any plant source, contact nutrient is vitamin D, Associate enjoyable for all. accessibleEditor to your children. children growcenter up healthy. Stairs need to be guarded by safety local poison control immediately. which helps the body to Have you ever thought about what you could do to that really interests you. If you like animals you may ReShonda Billingsley Children’s Emergency absorb more calcium. help thoseTexas in your community? One wayMedicine you can help want to help out at an animal shelter. If you a end to prevent gateshave at each children from Burns from ovens, fireplaces and and Injury Prevention experts Calcium also helps reduce the riskserious of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is by volunteering. There are manyoffer different reasons friend or relative who has a medical condition like falling. If the hosts of the house do not heaters pose risks for small Director childproofing tips for parents and anyone is ashould condition that makes bones weak and breakbemore easily. Getting forArt you to start volunteering, such as: or through diabetes, for example, you have might be gates, parents short trip a neighborhood, on a cancer safety bring children. They should properly Carter enough calcium as children can help protect against osteoporosis. • Cale Tothat help others. interested volunteering your time for a hospital or will be hosting children in their home children shouldinalways be in an their own from home. contained and blocked off from the reach Although the effects of osteoporosis might not show up until adult• Toduring learn the about an activity or organization that an organization that raises money for research. If you holidays. appropriate car seat. Electric outlets should be covered of young children to prevent hood, kids need to get enough calcium when they arepotential young to help interests you. like children, you can volunteer at a school or become Columnist with safety plugs to protect exploring tragedy from striking. Keep matches and prevent it. • Yvette ToTraveling gain Chargois community service hours. a mentor. 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National Cemetery. providing babysitters oliday parties, gift shopping and Shepardwith wasideas an ofoutspoken federal prosecutor in Chicago in 1977, she was By Kathy Chaney during the holidays with activities and games and things baking are some of many reasons Democrat who that moved to elected state representative the next year. In 1987 Special to the NNPA from the Chicago Defender small objects lying around their child typically why parents call babysitters more Houstonenjoys. from Louisiana nearly she was elected Cook County Recorder of Deed. such as hard candy, nuts or often during the holidays than any other Parents60 should always years agohave and lived for CHICAGO (NNPA) - Carol Moseley Braun Five years later, history was made in the U.S. small decorative figurines time of year. Texas Children’s Hospital informationdecades accessibleintoAcres babysitters Home, where may put her hat in the ring to succeed outgoing Senate. Braun held the post for one six-year term. and ornaments. Place small encourages parents to select babysitters such as having aunofficially written noteknown with cell she as the Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, sources said. She served a U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand objects out of a child’s carefully and ensure their child’s safety phone numbers, typical medication “Mayor of Acres Homes.” The former U.S. Senator was flooded with and Samoa from 1999 to 2001 under the Clinton reach to avoid choking. during this holiday season. dosages and key emergency numbers “Beulah was a woman of calls on the day Daley made the surprise administration. Furniture should be Experts with the Texas Children’s such as poison control, the police guts, purpose and presence,” During the 2004 U.S. presidential election, announcement that he would not seek a seventh secured with sharp edges Injury Prevention Center say parents department and the pediatrician on the said state Rep. Sylvester term in office –– encouraging her to mull a run Braun was a candidate for the Democratic nomiand corners covered to should watch how the babysitter acts refrigerator or counter. An example of Turner, D-Houston. “If she for the mayoral post. nation. avoid bumps and bruises. around children. Good babysitters have information requested on a Safe Sitter thought it, she said it. She was Braun, who made history in 1993 as the first Braun currently runs her Chicago-based comDecorations such note provided by Texas Children’s a sense of humor and are honest, direct. That was Beulah African-American female U.S. Senator said that pany, Good Food Organics, the parent company as glass ornaments, tree Hospital is below. responsible, warm and patient, and Shepard. You didn’t have to she is “seriously considering it.” of Ambassador Organics, which manufactures lights and electric cords • We are out at: use common sense. Parents should guess what she was thinking. Braun’s political career spans more will than two several including coffee, food spices, are all a wonderful part Good babysitters enjoy playing gamesproducts with the kids. • We will be home around: ask if they have taken any babysitting She loved politics, she loved olive oil and tea. She founded the company five decades. of the holiday season, but • You can call us at: training or CPR classes and leave them the reach process Carol Moseley Braun After leaving office astopics a to years ago. • Instructions for new medications withAttorney’s their babysitters. Some can also be harmful to • If you can’t us, and call:she loved pardetailed, written instructions on eachthe U.S. in the process. If you Texas Children’s also encourages discuss with babysitters include: young children. Make sure • Mealtimeticipating is at: child’s bedtime, eating, activity and sought political office, you babysitters to play with the children • Rules regarding allowing children • Bedtime is at: anything you put on the toileting routines. sought her out. She had the and have concentrated interaction to play outside in cold weather • Snacks are: lower part of a Christmas Winter cold and the holiday season power.” to put all of the concession space up for bid once the without distraction from cell phones, • Use of the fireplace • In Case of Emergency: tree is safe for baby. Tape bring new rules for families that need Shepard enjoyed airport renovation is completed in 2014. This made continued from page 1 television or computers. Children love • D ecoration rules such as not playing • Doctor’s name/phone number: rare 24down electrical cords so to be discussed with babysitters. Since hour access to Texas governors the final outcome appear less racially polarized. to play with older babysitters and look behind the Christmas tree • Police #: that homes are in different “I they think are whatdifficult happenedfor is,awe’ve been working ontypically “I’m hopingshape thatthan it (politics) didchildren not play a clothes and other state and local politiBoth Hudson and Star have been tight-lipped forward to spending time with them. • D ressing in warm • Fire #: child grabyears, and pull. with decorations, parents need to this fortothree even before I came onusual the councians, and was invited to the about how they will respond. Through its public relarole... I want to be able to say that he did it Parents can help encourage this by for sleeping • Special instructions: situationsCarolyn Davis, who go over new rules and safety precautions cil,” Sleeping said Councilwoman voted White House a few times, tions firm, Hudson would only disclose, “At this can differ for no-bid babiescontracts. and in favor of the “And so I went with for the city of Dallas.” meeting at least a handful of point, the Dallas City Council has approved a plan children when away from staff recommendation. I’ve always supported staff – Dallas Councilwoman for the allocation and process for awarding concespresidents, including John F. home, but it is important Carolyn Davis sions at Love Field. Hudson will continue to work recommendation, but we didn’t win. It takes eight Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, that safety votesparents to win do herea at the Horseshoe, and the eighth Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. with the city staff based on the plans approved by the check before putting their vote won.” Shepard, whotoworked as a city council.” unsafe. Although it is hard get rid of toys following • An adult should always monitor playtime child to bed. Babies should Hudson is part-owned by Giddings and Traditionally, by a trust the theweekend parking garage, they’ve been through 9/11, constituent liaison forto discard former Aranza of Star Concessions could not be reached sometimes, it is better for parents Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the when a child is playing with a toy. sleep on theirthebacks that manages assetson of aJohnson. Star is owned by they’ve been through the remodeling of the terminal, Harris County Commissioner the toy and risk the child being unhappy for for comment. holiday gift buying frenzy; but for the experts • Many of the toy-related deaths are caused firm, flat mattress without prominent Democratic donor Gilbert Aranza. [and] they’re now going through another remodelSquatty Lyons some 20 rather than beingfor injured. at Texas Children’s Hospital, it signifies byand a misuse of a toy, which is whyout it isabout the a few days For Davis others, what stands soft pillows or - some say heavy-hand- ing.” Tobedding, some, it was the direct years Sen.TheJohn whenand buyingthen used toys. a time to educate parents on precautions so important that toys be age-appropriateof city• Be careful council’s decision is the second-guessing stuffed animals. of Removing ed - involvement Mayor Tom Leppert turned Davis expresses state of the economy may result in they that should take before purchasing toys similar feelings. that an adultisalways monitors playtime. D-Houston for about staff, whichand Davis says unprecedented during her current Whitmire, choking strangling the tide. Inand April, Leppert began his campaign to stop “We also that they had never missed a paymany parents turning to re-sale shops,people the and other gifts for children. Childrenfelt can be Special caution should be used during the 10, was gifted at reading three years on the council. hazards sleeping the dealsfrom fromthe being approved, calling theyshould had paid on-time, and I asked the quesor other sources low-cost easily them injured too by toysment, and parents when many toys might be given politics atofplay. In toys. fact, it “This hasholidays been the only time since I’ve beentoon the Internetand area reduce and the bad forbeDallas’ sweetcan for greatly the incumbents image tion, ‘How • Parents are urged to be especially cautious educated on toy safety guidelinesmuch before money had these concessionaires council, that many different age groups. Make sure small was Shepard who convinced my colleagues have gone against city risk of sleeping deaths. as a fair place to do business. shopping for gifts. given the city of Dallas?’” she said. are not near youngercoming children under toys do not come Turner toany run forthat political office staff,” said items Davis. “Remember, out of the when purchasing Experts suggest that 19 years, would “Thesealso contracts, lasting award answer to her question soon became evident. “Many parents areThe unaware that toys the age of 3. with their original packaging and instructions, in the late 80s. transportation committee we voted 10 to 0. Being a babies do not of goour to new bed terminal to the major portions “They given the city a lot of money. Lots of can two causeincumpotential choking, toxichave chemical should always read to the[the label committee before as there may any way to check “I not toldbe her, ‘Ms. Shepard, I newbie on• Parents the council, I looked with or cups as bent bottles concessionaires without havingexposure, been hearing vetted loss, money. If youhazards own a building and you’ve got good strangulation purchasing a toy; this is the best way to whetherhave or notno theinterest toy has been recalled orTo in running. chair’s] leadership on what we should do, because I they may if not process. Thisand through thechoke competitive hasother short-cirtenants, you just dangers to young children,” saiddon’t say, ‘Well, I’m going to kick ensure the toy you are choosing is safe. containswhich potentially shehazardous replied, materials. ‘You have just hadn’t been briefed on the Love Field situation.” Seema Patel, manager of Child • Test the toy for choking hazards. If the propped correctly. Makeand discouraged • For teens, remember that video game cuited newupideas and concepts comthem out Injury because I think I want someone else who is no idea what you’re interested Davis’ recollections also suggest that the council’s Prevention at Texas Children’s is or pay me more,’ you tend to toy fits inside a toilet paper roll, then young ratings are there for a reason. Use ratings to sure cribsincluding and playpens petitors, firms owned by minorities, going toHospital. give me“Itmore in.’ She was literally one deliberations weren’t always aswith contentious as they choose appropriate games, and talkthe so important arethe aware of safety children should not play it. with are sturdy no loose women and with emerging entrepreneurs,” Leppert saidthat inparents keep good paying tenant,” Davis said. who put the idea in my head,’?” before August guidelines before purchasing toysthey and were that thetrying to accomplish is encourag- eventually• became. Discard allIndeed, packaging beforethe wrapping giftsmeet- your children about the difference between an opinion letter. “What hardware. Bars should be he said. ing there was literally no argument since the toys are age-appropriate.” and giving them to children. Small parts ofoption games and reality. that it inches [politics] did not play a role,” ing the incumbents to stay through the renovation, no“I’m morehoping than 2-3/8 love of politics to grant the no-bid contracts was the only one then on Patel provides guidelines below packaging can be dangerous for children. • Review toyShepard’s recalls periodically to ensure Toys always beat age-appropriate Davis to said of Leppert’s involvement. “I want to be safety and then having space in theshould new terminal a rate apart keep little heads was evident in her constant the table. It was at the urging of the mayor during the to help parents when looking for toys: • Throw away toys that are broken and you don’t have those toys in your home. able togetting say thattrapped. he did it for the city of Dallas.” that was more than whatfor thechildren. consultants even recomfrom efforts to get people out to vote. June council meeting that voting on the proposal be Davis, along with six of her council colleagues, mended,” said Oakley. “The remaining space would “She knew the value of the postponed so that other options could be added. was impressed by the incumbents’ track record as be bid out, and if [the new tenants’] rates were highvote because she had been “There was never an argument. Most of the contenants, their post-9/11 hardships and the unanimous er than what [the incumbents] were paying, the denied the right to vote,” tracts were going out for bid anyway,” Davis said. recommendation of the transportation committee that incumbents’ rent would automatically escalate to Turner said. “We just wanted the incumbents who [had] been the deal go forward. match. How is that not fair?” Shepard's survivors include there through 9/11 to stay there and recoup their “They’ve been through thick and thin out there,” In another victory for the mayor, three council seven children, 30 grandchilinvestment, with the amount of money they put into said former Councilman Ed Oakley in support of the members on the losing end of the vote eventually dren, 24 great-grandchildren that airport. incumbents. “They’ve been through the building of crossed over to side with the majority on an 11-4 vote and 10 great-great children.
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effort are slowly joining the effort to HIV. marginalization, racism and sex“on the down low,” mirrors what Of the six HIV-positive to combat the disease. Today in “Greater Than AIDS is ism,” he said. was found in the larger study of male sex partners identified by Continued from continued frompage page1 1 the women who agreed to be America, there’s a beginning of a about the role that each of us can And combating the discollege students, Leone said. new era of engagement on HIV/ play, including getting informed, ease will take education and a None of the women or men interviewed, three had previously America. green industry. AIDS. Now, 30 years later, the getting tested, getting treated, personal commitment, Leone interviewed said they used injecacknowledged --anonymously, For every white woman with The Congressional Black Caucus country is engaged again — with and getting involved. By acting adds. The Black AIDS Institute tion drugs, the main way HIV is in state records --that they had HIV, there are 25 black women Foundation, which funds the legislative cona national HIV/AIDS strategy, together, we can be Greater than is one organization committed transmitted besides sex. also had sex with men. In the inwith the disease, Cole said. ference, wants to ensure that the Black comnew scientific breakthroughs, and AIDS,” said Wilson. to the cause. They, along with Leone said reducing HIV in terviews, only one acknowledged “These women are in their munity is aware of the changing job market, possibly a renewed sense of hope “Thankfully, a growing numthe Kaiser Family Foundation, Black women is difficult because it, Leone said. prime child-bearing Cole for them. new jobs and howyears,” to prepare that, someday, we will be Greater ber of organizations that recognize has launched a national effort to the problem stems from so many That denial, which some said, “which means it’s affecting “So many people will never return to the Than AIDS,” Wilson said. that ending AIDS is a year-long mobilize Americans in response factors. “It’s about economics, African-Americans call living two at once.” jobsgenerations they lost,” said Rep. Elijah E. Experts such as Colehonorary say The CBC wants to ensure that the Black community is aware of the changCummings (D-Md.), co-chair of health problems for Black women this year’s events. “It’s our responsibility to ing job market, new jobs and how to prepare for them. in America worsen because many By Shantella Y. Sherman increase their ability to do the jobs that are underprivileged Black women do SPECIAL TO THE NNPA FROM THE WASHINGTON INFORMER available to them.” row donation. informed,” Scott added. not have health care insurance, and They will be holding several town hall The sessions will include “Beyond a Also, for the first time in its history, the some are so poor that they do not (NNPA) - In what appears to be a racially incendiary meetings throughout the week to discuss National AIDS Strategy: Next Steps in the conference is partnering with the National have access to updated health care move, Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, jobs and education, said Cummings. Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Black America” Black Justice Coalition to hold an LGBT information, despite widespread recently offered to stem the steady influx of Africans Elsie Scott, president of the CBC and “Sister Speak: Reducing HIV/AIDS in leadership summit. The coalition is the only AIDS awareness campaigns in the into various European nations in an effort to keep Foundation, said that people need to know the Black Community” and “Beyond Blood: nation-wide Black gay civil rights organizamedia. Europe white and civilized. Gaddafi told Italian Prime that Afederal jobs are available, but it’s no Bone Marrow Donation Among African tion. recent study showed an Minister Silvio Berlusconi on a recent trip to Rome that longer a matter of taking a civic exam and Americans A Health and Wellness The goal of this summit is to bring attenincrease in the HIV infection rate the European Union (EU) should pay him at least 5bn having an application read by a supervisor. Luncheon.” tion to issues pertaining to gays and lesbians; from one percent to two percent of euros ($6.3 billion) a year to stop illegal African immi“There’re technological advances in the including their fight for equality. The ulti“CBC Foundation has an ongoing project Blacks over a decade. White rates gration and avoid a “Black Europe.” hiring process” Scott said. “A computer to increase AIDs awareness with fulltime mate goal is for people to be able to come remained level at 0.2 percent, the Massaging old racial wounds and growing concerns, now scans each application looking for key research on how to prevent the spread of this together and have open and honest discusstatistics revealed, while the overall Gaddafi hoped to capitalize on fears that millions of words and phrases and we want the commudisease,” Scott said. “We have a grant from sions. U.S. rate rose slightly from 0.3 Africans, who once lived under the subjugation of nity totobe of these changes to the Centers for Disease Control and are parSaid Sharon Lettman-Hicks, executive percent 0.4 cognizant percent. European colonial rule and who were made citizens of increase their also chances.” ticipating with other Black organizations to director of the coalition, “Black communiThe study found that Black women HIV, the virus those nations, would continue to migrate to their This year’swith conference will also attempt to get out more attention to the public.” ties are in crisis. It’s critical that we support that causes AIDS, reportnew healthcare law “Mother Country” impoverished, and without clear break down the also complex This year the conference will have at least the empowerment of anyone who desires to having trouble saying no to sex or means of employment. through a Cliff-notes-type guidebook. Free one workshop focusing on Black women. contribute something positive to rebuilding demanding use of condoms healthcarethescreenings, panel discussions, “But we want all aspects of the community our families, including LGBT people.” because they are and ★GADDAFI, Page 6 and forums onfinancially serious medical issues in the especially those at a higher risk to be emotionally dependent on men. Black community will be “They But didn’tthere feel like theybe featured. will had a lot of choices or room particular focus toon negotiate,” said Dr. HIV/AIDS and Peter boneLeone mar-of the University of North Carolina, who led the study. “That’s what we see all the time,” said Dazon Dixon Diallo, continued page 1 chief executivefrom officer of SisterLove, an HIV prevention organization that carries a punishment that works to help Black women. of up to two years in state “We’re willing to do whatever it prison. takes, even putting ourselves at Harrison, hashappy.” not risk, to make our54, partners beenNationwide, charged the in CDC his offisays, cial capacity, allemore than half ofand newthe HIV/AIDS gations do not involve cases are among Blacks, who make any loss to Harris County. up 13 percent of the population. Still, men Harris County Judge Black are seven times more Ed Emmett said he likely to be infected than wants white Harrison removed men, and Black women arefrom 18 the job. times more likely to carry the virus “Looking at the importhan white women. with HIV were more tanceThose of that position for likely to be on public assistance, this county, at this time, have job, haveand many partbondnoratings allsex those ners, receive money for sex and things, I think it’s very use crack cocaine. also important that They he were either much more likely to have herpes, be suspended or step another transmitted down sexually in some form or disease, which may make genital fashion,” Emmett said. tissues more susceptible to Harrison denies HIV. the Perhaps most strikingly, more charges, saying he is conthan half the women with HIV fident his innocence willsaid they hadn’t thought they were at be proven. high risk of becoming infected. Emmett said if Harrison “HIV is still very much won’t step down willingpegged as somebody else’s ly, he says he plans to disease,” Leone said. “They view make sure Harrison is themselves and their male partners suspended until the as only hetero- sexual.” charges work their way through the court system. Harrison wife has also been charged.
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National Cemetery. Shepard was an outspoken federal prosecutor in Chicago in 1977, she was Democrat who moved to elected state representative the next year. In 1987 Special to the NNPA from the Chicago Defender Houston from Louisiana nearly she was elected Cook County Recorder of Deed. 60 years ago and lived for CHICAGO (NNPA) - Carol Moseley Braun Five years later, history was made in the U.S. decades in Acres Home, where may put her hat in the ring to succeed outgoing Senate. Braun held the post for one six-year term. she unofficially known as the Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, sources said. She served a U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand “Mayor of Acres Homes.” AN EVENING WITH A The former U.S. Senator was flooded with and Samoa from 1999 to 2001 under the Clinton TRIBUTE TO GRANDPARENTS…… STAR……..Tony Award winning play“Beulah was a woman of calls on the day Daley made the surprise administration. Duringand the performer, Thanksgiving holidays City wright Sarah Jones,our treated guts, purpose and presence,” During the 2004 U.S. presidential election, announcement that he would not seek a seventh Controller Ronald Green and his wife Houstonians with her multi-character solo said state Rep. Sylvester term in J.office Braun wasAudrie a candidate Lawton for and the MaryDemocratic C. Hamilton nomiAlyce and Dr. S. Gilbert,–– Sr.encouraging her to mull a run Judge“Bridge Hilary Green gaveThe thanks to was some show & Tunnel.” show Turner, D-Houston. “If she for the mayoral post. nation. very special folks byoff-Broadway hosting a luncheon originally produced by thought it, sheSarah said it.Jones She was Braun, who in 1993 as the first Braun currently runs her Chicago-based com- Jr., Playwright Audrey, Rev. Billmade and history Roxanne Lawson John Guess, for over 300 deserving grandparents. Oscar-winner Meryl Streep and went on to direct. That was Beulah African-American female U.S. Senator said that pany, Good Food Organics, the parent company and Melanie Lawson Grandparents are God’s gift tolong-running children become a critically acclaimed, Shepard. You didn’t have to she is “seriously considering it.” of Ambassador Organics, which manufactures and some remarkable people. all hit on-Broadway. In this stirringWith production, guess what she was thinking. Braun’s political career spans more than two several products including coffee, food spices, of things we’ve through,American we shethe examined Jewishgone and African She loved politics, she loved olive oil and tea. She founded the company five decades. have keptinour dignity, our integrity, our relations America that was developed the process and she loved parCarol Moseley Braun After leaving the U.S. Attorney’s office as a years ago. pride and did not final comprise especially for the eventour of amorals fabulous ticipating in the process. If you and knew Museum there wasofa debutvalues seasonbecause for the we Houston sought political office, you brighter day ahead.Culture Dr. S.(HMAAC). J. Gilbert, Sr., African American No sought her out. She had the Pastor Mt.better Sinaithan Missionary one canEmeritus reflect onofthat Sarah, power.” to put all of the concession space up for bid once the Baptist served as thefather guestand speaker who is aChurch product of a Black a Shepard enjoyed rare 24airport renovation is completed in 2014. This made continued from page 1 and delivered uplifting Jewish mother.some HMAAC haswords had anthat hour access to Texas governors the final outcome appear less racially polarized. “Iitthink what happened is, we’ve working on “I’m hoping that it (politics) did not play a put all infirst perspective. was abeen incredible season andThis is quickly estaband other state and local politiBoth Hudson have Robinson been tight-lipped Controller Ronald Green and Judge Hilary Green Jackie and PopeStar and DiAnn this foritself three even before I came matured audience, but you couldn’t tell on the counlishing asyears, a place that attracts national cians, and was invited to the about how they will respond. Through its public relarole... I want to be able to say that he did it it from allCouncilwoman the fun they were havingDavis, line cil,” said Carolyn talent and initiates thought-provoking dis- who voted White House a few times, tions firm, Hudson would only disclose, “At this dancing singing to and the“And music in favor and of the no-bid contracts. so I went with for the city of Dallas.” cussions about people,along places times. meeting at least a handful of point, the Dallas City Council has approved a plan performed by show Nu Vintage. fabulous Councilwoman staff recommendation. I’veThis always supported staff Lindsey, Lou and Linda Lorrell – DallasGregory Ayesh Mutope Ray and C. B. Claiborne Spotted at the included Melanie including John F. for the allocation and process for awarding conces- Ellenpresidents, luncheon was heldbut at Brady’s Landing Carolyn Davis sions at Love recommendation, we didn’t win. It takes eight andField. Calepha Johnson Lawson, HMAAC Chairman of the Board Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Hudson will continue to work and attended by Alyce Gilbert, votes to winJohn here at the Horseshoe, and the eighth of Directors, Guess, Jr. Jackie Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. with the city staff based on the plans approved by the Pope, Loicey Green, Clarice Hollins, vote won.” HMAAC/CEO, Rev. Bill and Audrey Shepard, who worked as a city council.” Anna James, Etta Lawson, Hill, Pam and Bailey Hudson is part-owned by Giddings and by a trust the parking garage, they’ve been through 9/11, Lawson, Roxanne Vanessa constituent liaison for former Aranza of Star Concessions could not be reached Davis, Willie Mae Evans, WillieGilmore, and that manages the assets ofVanessa Johnson. Star is owned by they’ve been through the remodeling of the terminal, Williams, Alyce Coffee, Harris County Commissioner for comment. Jesse Boone, Fay Milligan, Lorene prominent Democratic donor Gilbert Aranza. [and] they’re now going through another remodelSharon Owens, Roxanne Chargois, Lisa Squatty Lyons for some 20 For Davis and others, what stands out about the Blackshure, Mary To some,Janice itAudrie wasBeal, theLawton, direct - some say heavy-hand- ing.” Chargois, Linda, Lindsey years and then Sen. John council’s decision is the second-guessing of city Hamilton, DiAnnofMichael Robins, Carolyn ed -Lou involvement Mayor Tom Leppert Davis expresses similar feelings. and Gregory, Helm, Ellen that turned Whitmire, D-Houston for about staff, which Davis says is unprecedented during her and John and Jessica Carter, to the tide. InGuess April, Leppert began his campaign “We also felt that they had never missed a payRay, C. B. Claiborne, Carole Pinkett and to stop 10, was gifted at reading people three years on the council. name aCarolyn few.from Thank you Ron and III. Hilary the deals being approved, calling them too ment, they had paid on-time, and I asked the quesCarol, and John Guess, and politics at play. In fact, it “This has been the only time since I’ve been on the for remembering us!.............BIENNIAL sweet forShow!.......PUMP-Athe incumbents and bad for Dallas’ image tion, ‘How much money had these concessionaires Fabulous was Shepard who convinced council, thatFaymy colleagues haveBlackshure gone against city Clarice Hollins and Loicey Green Milligan and Lorene PRESENTATION as a fair place to do BALL…….The business. given the city of Dallas?’” she said. LICIOUS…….Putting their best foot forTurner to run for political office staff,” said Davis. “Remember, coming out of the Houston Chapter of the Drexel “These contracts, lasting 19 Society, years, would award The answer to her question soon became evident. ward, about 200 ladies attended the 2010 in the late 80s. th transportation committee we voted 10 to 0. Being a Inc. held their 17 Biennial Presentation major portions of Disease our new Luncheon terminal toby the two incum“They have given the city a lot of money. Lots of Kick Out Kidney “I told her, ‘Ms. Shepard, I Ball presenting 11 young ladies toThebeen vetted money. If you own a building and you’ve got good newbie on the council, I looked to [the committee bent by concessionaires without having wearing their pump-a-licious shoes. have no interest in running. To chair’s] leadership on what we should do, because I society after a vigorous program preparing Lady Merele Gail Smith, Rhonda Adams and Florence Love through the competitive process. This has short-cir- Michael tenants, Helm you just don’t say, ‘Well, I’m goingChair to kick event was chaired by Merele Yarborough which she replied, ‘You have just hadn’t been briefed on the Love Field situation.” them for theideas real and world. Thethis purpose Roxanne Chargois Yarborough who knows first-hand about terrible cuited new concepts and discouraged com- and them out because I think I want someone else who is and Honoree no idea what you’re interested Davis’ recollections also suggest that the council’s of the ball isthe to need provide a religious Myra disease andincluding tofirms kick itowned out ofand exispetitors, by minorities, going to give me more or pay me more,’ you tend to Rega in.’ She was literally the one deliberations weren’t always as contentious as they social setting in which young are tence. theemerging scene were Terriladies Phillips, womenOn and entrepreneurs,” Leppert said in keep the good paying tenant,” Davis said. who put the idea in my head,’?” eventually became. Indeed, before the August meetpresented toletter. the Bishop of theFoundation Diocese in Board Chair/National Kidney an opinion “What they were trying to accomplish is encouraghe said. ing there was literally no argument since the option the presence of that their and friends. Serving Southeast Texas, Nicole Sonnier, “I’m hoping itfamilies [politics] did not play a role,” ing the incumbents to stay through the renovation, Shepard’s love of politics to grant the no-bid contracts was the only one then on The 2010 Presentees included Chelsy Regional Vice Wright, Davis said of President, Leppert’s Crystal involvement. “I want to be and then having space in the new terminal at a rate was evident in her constant the table. It was at the urging of the mayor during the Nicole Davis, Dariane Lourette Donatto, Marion Johnson, Rega, able to say that he Myra did it for the Phyllis city of Dallas.” that was more than what the consultants even recomefforts to get people out to vote. June council meeting that voting on the proposal be Janai Marie Edwards, Williams, Clarease Douglas, Davis, along withYates, sixSable ofKeryl herFloyd, council colleagues, mended,” said Oakley. “The remaining space would “She knew the value of the postponed so that other options could be added. Amanda Marie Foster, Chelsey Renee Regina Carrington, Gail Smith, Rhonda was impressed by the incumbents’ track record as be bid out, and if [the new tenants’] rates were highvote because she had been “There was never an argument. Most of the conHawkins, Gabriella Jackson, Ashlee Adams, Florence Love,hardships Ebele Iloanya, tenants, their post-9/11 and the unanimous er than what [the incumbents] were paying, the denied the right to vote,” tracts were going out for bid anyway,” Davis said. Marie Jones, Erin Lee, Donecia Valsin Stacy McIntosh and Elouise Jackson, to recommendation of the transportation committee that incumbents’ rent would automatically escalate to Turner said. “We just wanted the incumbents who [had] been and Kimberly Ward. The founder of the name a few. Adding a special touch to the Jesse Boone, Boone and Ronald Green Willie Mae Evans and Pam and Bailey Davis the deal go forward. match. Hilary How Green, is that Willie not fair?” Shepard's survivors include there through 9/11 to stay there and recoup their Drexler Society, Elise LeNoir Morris luncheon included greetingsthick fromand Deborah “They’ve been through thin out there,” In another victory for the mayor, three council seven children, 30 grandchilattended and delivered some encouraging investment, with the amount of money they put into Duncan, KHOU ChannelEd 11Oakley Great Day said former Councilman in support of the members on the losing end of the vote eventually dren, 24 great-grandchildren words to these ladies. ThisErrick specialPresley that airport. Houston, HFD poster-boys incumbents. “They’ve been through the building of crossed over to side with the majority on an 11-4 vote and 10 great-great children. evening also included remarks from the and Aaron Bond and a fabulous fashion Chapter President, Mary Reescane, Rev. presentation by Neiman Marcus. John W. Johnson, Jr. Ebele Iloanya Nicole Sonnier, Errick Presley Brendan Cahill, Secretariat for Clergy Continued Success!.....MENTORING and Linda Johnson and Stacy McIntosh and Marion Johnson Formation and Chaplaincy MIXER………To kick-off Services the 2010 with Black the Archdiocese ofArea Galveston-Houston Expo, the Houston Urban League and National President Katie Robertson. hosted a mentoring mixer welcoming Among the hundreds of guests attending Susan L. Taylor, Publisher Emeritus of were Tonya, Avery and Robert Essence Magazine to the city andToliver honoring IV, Connie Broussard, Julian, five outstanding mentors.Mary The St. honorees Emily Watkins, Christine Hayes, Rose included Charles Savage, Executive Curry and Sheila Mouton-Hayes. Director of the Fifth Ward Enrichment Selected to receive college scholarships Program, Scott-Davis, Executive This theAlgenita uptown version. were is Dariane Donatto, Amanda Director of Houston Habitat for Humanity, The and 2010Chelsey DodgeHawkins. Caliber Uptown Foster Also, the Lawrence Allen, Director/Special Projects small wagon is the answer for buyers announcement of the 2010 Miss Presentee for HISD, Dr. Jonita Reynolds, CEO /Gulf Ashlee Jones, Donecia Valsin, Amanda Foster and Gabriella Jackson seeking economy, was safety andand verChelsy Davis, Janai Edwards, Erin Lee and Chelsey Hawkins and Missfuel Perseverance made the Coast Community Services Association and satility. winner in both categories was Dariane Dr.I Frazier Wilson, Vice President/Shell remember twotoyears when we Donatto. Thanks Chairago Lady, Ramona Oil Company Foundation. were heading for Niagara Falls, Tennyson Toliver, Co-Chairs Sonya Congrats!......NEWEST CHAPTER….. 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