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ontroversy, tragedy, triumph, new beginnings and old issues all marked the year 2010. Such topics as the economy, health care, unequal education, partisan politics and charges of police brutality continued to make headlines. There were also new concerns, such as the U.S. Census, the devastation in Haiti and the British Petroleum oil spill. Following is a recap of the top stories you read about in 2010.
January
n Annise Parker took office as mayor of Houston, replacing Bill
White. Parker said she would focus on the city’s financial position, public safety, high school drop-out rate and poor drainage system. n A massive earthquake devastated the Black nation of Haiti, initially leaving more than 100,000 people dead and millions homeless. Officials estimated the death toll could rise to half a million. n The National Newspaper Publishers Association demanded that the U.S. Census Bureau allocate more advertising funding for Black newspapers to avoid an undercount in the nation’s African-American communities. n Carolyn Scantlebury became the new president of the Houston Branch of the NAACP. Scantlebury said she wanted the organization to make an impact on multiple areas, with an emphasis on youth and seniors.
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conducted every 10 years. African-Americans were reminded of the importance of being counted.
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1.- Haitians struggled to survive after the devastating 7.0 earthquake. 2.- U.S. District Judge Vanessa Gilmore, left, administers the oath of office to Houston Mayor Annise Parker. Center, as her partner, Kathy Hubbard, right, holds the Bible during a public inauguration ceremony.
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3.- Dr. Conrad Murray was charged with manslaughter in the death of superstar Michael Jackson. 4.- President Obama is applauded for signing the health care bill. 5.- (L-R) U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) speaks as Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), and Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) listen during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. 6.- Rev. Charles and Shirley Sherrod relax in their Southwest Georgia home after coming through yet another racial storm. 7.- Community leaders from across the city and state received expert reports on issues confronting African-Americans in Houston to determine where we are now. The next meeting will be held in February 2011 to discuss best practices to bring solutions to those issues.
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In Memoriam: K’Naan
about a year ago. It was stir-fried vegetables with Szechuan sauce. I made it a little too continued from page 1 spicy, I admit, but I think everybody enjoyed it, aside from all the sweating. family met the same fate, K’naan’s mother KW: How do you think African music will would travel daily through the firefight to influence the rest of the world in the comthe U.S. embassy in the hopes of securing ing years? visas for her and her loved ones. Despite K: I think it’s actually already affecting daily denials, she persisted, and on the last the world in a big way now. People just day the U.S. embassy was in Somalia, aren’t aware of it. For instance, there’s a received visas to leave for America. great tune by Coldplay called “Strawberry “You can’t even describe it,” says Swing.” It’s essentially Afro-Pop music. K’naan. “It is the most sensational, liberatAnd most of Vampire Weekend’s music is ing feeling. There was the weight of a world Afro-Pop. Africa has influenced many of the of hope on your shoulder that has suddenly biggest bands. So, I believe Africa has landed. It was only then that I started to get already crept in and changed music in the this certain value of life that I never had West. People just don’t know to call it before.” With little possessions and no African. knowledge of English, K’naan and his famiKW: If you could have one wish instantly ly boarded the last commercial flight out of granted, what would that be? Mogadishu for New York before settling in K: Wow! That would be for a sudden shift Toronto. in my country from war, distrust and death The tunes on Troubadour reflect the sum to peace, love and harmony. of K’Nasan’s life experiences. Having spent Musician/emcee K’Naan Warsame is forging his own musical path via a unique blend KW: Are you ever afraid? the better part of the last two years on the of reggae, funk, pop, soul and, above all, hip-hop. K: Yes I am, but not of what people ordiroad, visiting over 50 countries from narily fear, fortunately. My fears are all Slovenia to Peru to Vietnam to Uganda, the internal. I’m afraid of my own self more album is the sonic document of an artist K: I can’t remember specifically, it was soccer in your youth? than of anything external. with much to share, and disproves rap just one of those moments when I had a K: Yes I am, and I did play, like most KW: Are you happy? music’s detractors who say that hip-hop has melody in my head and a discontented, other children. K: Happiness, I think, is one of the most nothing new left to say. melancholy feeling. I just wrote that. KW: How have you been received by the elusive things on the planet. I believe that The CD’s first single, “Wavin’ Flag,” has KW: Did it emanate at all from your childAmerican hip-hop community? happiness is only appreciated in retrospect. become an international sensation,Dr. and was Height hood? K: Great! been Johnson Sr. George “Bud” Shepard Lena Horne Dorothy Lenora “Doll” Carter Percy CreuzotYou Jr. can tell from what’s So, I’m alwaysBeulah happy, given that I later find the official anthem of the World Cup K: I think everything kinda’ does. happening for me. They’ve all been very out that I was. Championship hosted this summer by South Everything is kind of shaped by life in gensupportive and showing love for what I do. KW: How can your fans help you? Africa. Reaching over 150 countries, the eral, so I guess it does feel like my childKW: Where do you think hip-hop is headK: By being understanding of the fact that signature song was featured on K’Naan’s hood might have been an influence. But ed? I don’t make music for them, but that I FIFA-sponsored Trophy Tour, which saw the those things are pretty subconscious. K: I think it will always go through phasmake music that’s about my past and about emerging rap star spreading his message to KW: Do you still feel a strong connection es, like how philosophy in ancient times my most honest internal instincts. They soccer fans in concerts staged all around the to Somalia? would celebrate the body and thenphysical n Gary Coleman, 42, the child n Percy Creuzot 86, founder of thethan Frenchy’s star of Diff’rent Eunice Johnson, 93, matriarch of Johnson need Jr., to understand that more anything world. K: Yes, I have many, many memories, for a while, then focus on the mind and the else. Wherever I go, it’s not about fried chicken chain in Houston, died June them, 6. but Strokes by health spiritual. and legalI think problems, Publishing in Chicago and director of impacted K’naan hasCompany also re-recorded new versions which have my plagued life. that those phases happen to where the music takes me. of the track with Will.i.Am French listening a lot of us as well, and hip-hop is one ofn theGeorge best “Bud” Johnson Sr., 76, veteran of Mayto28. the Ebony Fashion Fair,and died January 3. KW: Were youdied KW: What has been the happiest moment dance producer David Guetta and a bilinAmerican music while growing up? barometers of what is happening, because it n Dr. Benjamin Hooks, 85, former executive n Maurice Hope-Thompson, 68, radio show host Houston’s Black press of your life? and outspoken columnist gual versions with Spanish pop singer K: You could live in Somalia forever and reflects the feeling of young people. I see K: The birth of my first son.June 19. known as the “African warrior,” died director of theSomalia. NAACP andmyprominent minister, with who also at music DavidKTSU, Bisbal, French MC taught Fefe, AIcommunications Otsuka never need from outside music as following the feeling. KW: Do you have any regrets? n Beulah from Japan, Jackie University, Cheung and Jane different KW: When you look in the mirror, what do Shepard, 89, longtime political activist died Aprilstyles 15. and a variTexas Southern diedZhang JanuaryThere 4. are a lot of K: I guess I do have some regrets, but from China, Tattoo Colour from Thailand, ety of musical ideas developing right there. you see? n Dr. Dorothy Height, 98, former president of n Teddy Pendergrass, 59, popular soul singer unofficially known “the Mayor Acres none bigasenough to obsessofabout. Nancy Arjam from Egypt, HHP from South KW: What did it mean for you to have K: [Chuckles] Interesting… I often try to KW: How do you want to be remembered? Homes,” the National Women a paralyzed in 1982, January 13 Africa, and other artistsdied in Greece, Turkey Wavin’ Flag become the anthemCouncil of the of Negro find the face ofand my teenage years. I don’t died September 11. K: As someone who was always interested n Albertina Walker, n andLenora elsewhere. know whether it’sdied like this for everybody, matriarch of the Civil Rights Movement, “Doll” Carter, 69, publisher ofWorld the Cup? 81, legendary gospel singer in walking through life in a positive way Kam Williams: Hi K’naan, thanks so much K: I used to get very excited watching the but I can’t find it. April 20. Houston Forward Times and former National with a career and thatinspanned decades, died Oct. affectingsix people in a positive way.8. for the time. World Cup on TV as a child. So, to have KW: What is your favorite dish to cook? KW: Thanks again for the interview, n Lena with Horne, 92, legendaryK:singer, actress and Newspaper Publishers Association Publisher of of involvement K: My pleasure. any kind the World It probably would be agood if I cooked K’Naan, and best of luck on your world tour. rights activist, died May theKW: Year, 10. Whatdied was April the inspiration for Wavin’ Cup is a big, bigcivil honor. more,9.but I just don’t do it very often. When K: Thank you so much, Kam. Flag? KW: Are you a soccer fan and did you play I do, I find it very enjoyable. I made a dish
Those who made a difference are gone but not forgotten
In 2010, Houston and the nation said goodbye to African-Americans who excelled in fields ranging from media to entertainment to business. They included:
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Beall is the Man What happens when you blister an opponent for a career high 195 yards rushing on just 19 carries. You’re named C-USA Offensive Player of the Week and that honor was bestowed on talented Cougar Jr. running back Bryce Beall. Beall scored three touchdowns tying a career best and rattled off runs of 43, 35 and 31 yards in helping Houston to a 54-24 win over UTEP in the conference opener. Texas Bowl Announces Class The Texas Bowl Committee recently announced the 2010 class of Texas Bowl Gridiron Legends presented by Wrangler and Cavender’s Boot City, which includes Pro Football Hall of Famers Raymond Berry and Joe Greene, former University of Texas defensive stars Bill Bradley and Bob Moses, and Aldine native, Texas A&M star and former Houston Texan Aaron Glenn. Texas Bowl Gridiron Legends presented by Wrangler and Cavender’s Boot City are all individuals who made a significant contribution to the game of football in the state of Texas, either at the high school, collegiate or professional level. “This is arguably the deepest and most star-studded class of Gridiron Legends,” said Texas Bowl executive director Heather Houston. “Each of these five men left an indelible mark on the game in Texas and we are extremely proud to be associated with each of them. I want to thank the Gridiron Legends selection committee for the wonderful job they’ve
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ell, it’s only the first game of the season, but you have to be excited about the way the fightin’ Texans dismissed their old nemesis, the Indy Colts, last weekend at Reliant. Of course, there was a sellout crowd that was more than amped up for the kick-off of the NFL regular season, which longsuffering Texan fans hope will be their first visit to the playoffs. You also have to be enthused at the intensity level the team displayed, which quite frankly has been somewhat underwhelming on far too many occasions when the team takes the field. Normally, the outcome is very predictable, a big fat loss. No, this was a different group of fightin’ Texans. On defense, they came out with a surly attitude, led by his “royal highness of surliness,” safety Bernard Pollard. Even potential All-World defensive end Mario Williams came ready to dominate, and did just that. The real key for the squad, that made yours truly simply giddy with joy, was the way the vaunted Texan offense performed. Now we all know that Andre Johnson is one of the world’s truly dominant receivers and Matt Schaub is a Pro-Bowl QB, who can pass with the best of them. What we were unsure of was if the revamped offensive line could move folks around in the trenches and provide Schaub with enough time to pass and create running lanes for running back Arian Foster. Well, I’m pleased to report the O-line passed the test with flying colors, for at least week one. Now we know the Texans can score points in bunches, but it traditionally has been an air based attack. Against the Colts, they introduced the balanced offense, which featured the running of Arian Foster and the outcome was a record-setting afternoon. Consider this: RB Arian Foster’s 231 rushing yards on 33 carries (three TD’s) were the second-most on Kickoff Weekend in NFL history. He recorded the first 200-yard rushing performance in franchise history. Foster rushed for 191 yards in the second half and 125 yards in the fourth quarter. Houston’s 257 rushing yards represented just the second 200-yard rushing performance in team history. It’s been said over and over again that in order for the Texans to achieve their goals this season, they must feature a more balanced offensive attack. In other words, improve a rushing game that was simply abysmal in 2009. Big back Arian Foster says the team heard the comments, especially his offensive line. “We’ve heard this whole offseason about how our run game wasn’t as efficient last year and how if we had a run game, we could have done this and could have done that,”
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#1 Right guard Antoine Caldwell, above, (college photo) and left tackle #76 Duane Brown, below are key components of the Texan new rushing attack.
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Houston’s top high school volleyball teams continued their winning ways recently. In the Class 5A division, top-ranked Cypress Woods swept District 17-5A foes Cy-Fair and Cypress Falls to improve to 26-1 on the season. No. two Klein Oak, 22-2, defeated Cy-Fair to win the Kingwood Tournament championship. Cy Woods is currently ranked No. three in the coaches’ state 5A poll while Klein Oak jumped to No. five. Other Houston-area ranked schools include Katy at No. 11 and No. 15 The Woodlands. Magnolia is the top area school in the Class 4A state poll at No. three with Friendswood, Brenham and Barbers Hill falling in line at four through six. Stratford is ranked No. nine and upstart Pearland Dawson is No. 11. Dawson is 21-6 after registering a dramatic comeback win over Deer Park last week. The Eagles prevailed 19-25, 27-25, 20-25, 25-10, 15-12 as outside hitter Yewande Akanbi led the way in the match with 22 kills. After finishing in the top 10 at the prestigious Pearland Tournament last month, Dawson is serving notice that accomplishment was no fluke. Magnolia earned its 20th win of the season with a 2125, 25-10, 25-16, 25-15 vic★ARDISON, Page 6
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Rangers to their first AL pennant in franchise history, Texas Southern wins the SWAC football thus earning a spot in the World Series. He became championship: It took 42 years and an alum just the third African-American skipper to manage to pull the trigger, but Texas Southern is the Several Houston area high in the World Series. All this after it became public champion of football in the South Western schools projected to earn a spot knowledge that Washington tested positive for cocaine Athletic Conference. In just his third season in the playoffs went into their in a random drug test by Major League Baseball in at the helm, head coach Johnnie Cole has third game of the season still 2009. The Rangers stuck with Washington, know as a revived the football program and has the city seeking that first victory. “players manager” and the rest is history. abuzz about Tiger football. With the nation’s number After advancing to the Class 1 defense, 4A state semifinals last year, the Tigers ran the table, winning eight Carl Crawford gets paid: Houston native and consecutive games. The team finished with a record Pearland Dawson was one of former HISD (Jeff Davis HS) dual sports star of 9-3,to 8-1 in conference play. Coach Cole was named those schools after losing Carl Crawford signs a free agent contract conference Coach of the Year, linebacker Dejuan Class 5A stalwarts Clearthe Springs with the Boston Red Sox for a reported $142 and Conroe Oak Ridge. Fulgrum was named conference Defensive Player million over seven years. The leftfielder who the Year and 10 Tigers received All-Conference DAWSON (1-2) vs. NIMITZof(1-2) had played his entire career with the Tampa honors. Dawson broke into the winBay Rays is one of the truly elite young players in ning column with a 28-0 victory the game today and now he is being paid like one. Michael Vick takes over as Eagles QB: In on the road at perennial 4A powThe 29-year-old, four-time All Star is the most his second season with the Philadelphia erhouse Dayton. The Eagles led dominate base stealer in the game and boasts a career Eagles Michael Vick is playing the best 21-0 at halftime behind Steve batting average of .296. Kind of makes you glad he football of his career and has the Eagles Orisakwe’s three-yard TD run, chose baseball over a football scholarship to play atop the NFC Eastern division standings. Tre Oliver’s 11-yard scoring run quarterback at Nebraska. Free Burns Bar-B-Que for There were questions as to if and an eight-yard TD run by everyone. I can dream can’t I? the dual-threat QB could regain his Payton Jones. A 40-yard TD pass Austin (dark uniforms) hopes to improve to 3-0 this week against rival Milby. Here they faced stature as one of the games premier from Garry Kimble to Randall Scarborough last week in a 50-0 victory. Saints win the Super Bowl: In one of quarterbacks after a 23-month Weeks in the third quarter was the more inspiring stories of the year, stint in federal prison. Well, 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 seathe New Orleans Saints defeated the those questions have all been half. non-district schedule to help pre- added two additional scores to son opener, Dayton couldn’t Indianapolis Colts to win Super Bowl answered. If Vick and the DAWSON VS. NIMITZ pare for district games down the give SFA an advantage they overcome four first-half XLIV. Of course, amidst the backdrop Eagles continue, there could be The Eagles look to continue line. “You have to get through would never relinguish. turnovers despite rushing 178 of post-Hurricane Katrina, theforSaints a Lombardi Trophy in their 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 mingave the residents of the Crescent City immediate future. when they take on Aldine Wells said. “There isn’t an easy the win column at the expensea of utes. reason to beam with pride and show Nimitz. The Cougars notchedRonweek for us.” their long-time rivals. Buffs’ Angleton turned the in the world that although theytables had been Washington their first win last week by rally-manager AUSTINof (2-0) vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman the second half. Senior quarterknocked down they could get ing from behind on the road tothe Texas This is an old-fashioned rival- and dimunitive wide receiver back Quandre back up Diggs again!(91 yards on defeat Conroe 13-9. NimitzRangers, ry game so you can throw the Sergio Bautista will have their 30 carries) scored on a one-yard wins trailed 9-6 with less than twotherecords out the window. team primed for confrontation. sneak to cap a 53-yard, 15-play American minutes remaining in the fourthLeague SFA has a chance to improve ANGLETON (2-1) vs. ALIEF ELSIK (2-1) drive in the third quarter to give pennant, quarter when Torianloses Amos 3-0 after demolishing The Wildcats played possum in his team a 17-10 edge. in thetoWorld hauled in a 65-yard touchdown Scarborough 50-0 at Barnett the first quarter against Dayton. The Wildcats were at it again Series to San Francisco: pass Flavies Heffner at the Stadium. Mustangs’ quarterback In the opening 12 minutes, the in the fourth quarter. Ron from Washington Washington managed the 1:58 mark to provide the game- Casey Davis tossed three touch- Broncos dictated the game’s Ryan Jackson, who rushed for Michael Vick H TOP 10 PRO & COLLEGE, Page 6 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 8★H.S. FOOTBALL, Page 6 DEFENDER
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Moseley Braun considering run for Chicago mayor By Kathy Chaney Special to the NNPA from the Chicago Defender
CHICAGO (NNPA) - Carol Moseley Braun may put her hat in the ring to succeed outgoing Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, sources said. The former U.S. Senator was flooded with calls on the day Daley made the surprise announcement that he would not seek a seventh term in office –– encouraging her to mull a run for the mayoral post. Braun, who made history in 1993 as the first African-American female U.S. Senator said that she is “seriously considering it.” Braun’s political career spans more than two decades. After leaving the U.S. Attorney’s office as a
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“I think what happened is, we’ve been working on this for three years, even before I came on the council,” said Councilwoman Carolyn Davis, who voted in favor of the no-bid contracts. “And so I went with staff recommendation. I’ve always supported staff recommendation, but we didn’t win. It takes eight votes to win here at the Horseshoe, and the eighth vote won.” Hudson is part-owned by Giddings and by a trust that manages the assets of Johnson. Star is owned by prominent Democratic donor Gilbert Aranza. To some, it was the direct - some say heavy-handed - involvement of Mayor Tom Leppert that turned the tide. In April, Leppert began his campaign to stop the deals from being approved, calling them too sweet for the incumbents and bad for Dallas’ image as a fair place to do business. “These contracts, lasting 19 years, would award major portions of our new terminal to the two incumbent concessionaires without having been vetted through the competitive process. This has short-circuited new ideas and concepts and discouraged competitors, including firms owned by minorities, women and emerging entrepreneurs,” Leppert said in an opinion letter. “I’m hoping that it [politics] did not play a role,” Davis said of Leppert’s involvement. “I want to be able to say that he did it for the city of Dallas.” Davis, along with six of her council colleagues, was impressed by the incumbents’ track record as tenants, their post-9/11 hardships and the unanimous recommendation of the transportation committee that the deal go forward. “They’ve been through thick and thin out there,” said former Councilman Ed Oakley in support of the incumbents. “They’ve been through the building of
“I’m hoping that it (politics) did not play a role... I want to be able to say that he did it for the city of Dallas.” – Dallas Councilwoman Carolyn Davis the parking garage, they’ve been through 9/11, they’ve been through the remodeling of the terminal, [and] they’re now going through another remodeling.” Davis expresses similar feelings. “We also felt that they had never missed a payment, they had paid on-time, and I asked the question, ‘How much money had these concessionaires given the city of Dallas?’” she said. The answer to her question soon became evident. “They have given the city a lot of money. Lots of money. If you own a building and you’ve got good tenants, you just don’t say, ‘Well, I’m going to kick them out because I think I want someone else who is going to give me more or pay me more,’ you tend to keep the good paying tenant,” Davis said. “What they were trying to accomplish is encouraging the incumbents to stay through the renovation, and then having space in the new terminal at a rate that was more than what the consultants even recommended,” said Oakley. “The remaining space would be bid out, and if [the new tenants’] rates were higher than what [the incumbents] were paying, the incumbents’ rent would automatically escalate to match. How is that not fair?” In another victory for the mayor, three council members on the losing end of the vote eventually crossed over to side with the majority on an 11-4 vote
federal prosecutor in Chicago in 1977, she was elected state representative the next year. In 1987 she was elected Cook County Recorder of Deed. Five years later, history was made in the U.S. Senate. Braun held the post for one six-year term. She served a U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa from 1999 to 2001 under the Clinton administration. During the 2004 U.S. presidential election, Braun was a candidate for the Democratic nomination. Braun currently runs her Chicago-based company, Good Food Organics, the parent company of Ambassador Organics, which manufactures several products including coffee, food spices, olive oil and tea. She founded the company five years ago.
to put all of the concession space up for bid once the airport renovation is completed in 2014. This made the final outcome appear less racially polarized. Both Hudson and Star have been tight-lipped about how they will respond. Through its public relations firm, Hudson would only disclose, “At this point, the Dallas City Council has approved a plan for the allocation and process for awarding concessions at Love Field. Hudson will continue to work with the city staff based on the plans approved by the city council.” Aranza of Star Concessions could not be reached for comment. For Davis and others, what stands out about the council’s decision is the second-guessing of city staff, which Davis says is unprecedented during her three years on the council. “This has been the only time since I’ve been on the council, that my colleagues have gone against city staff,” said Davis. “Remember, coming out of the transportation committee we voted 10 to 0. Being a newbie on the council, I looked to [the committee chair’s] leadership on what we should do, because I just hadn’t been briefed on the Love Field situation.” Davis’ recollections also suggest that the council’s deliberations weren’t always as contentious as they eventually became. Indeed, before the August meeting there was literally no argument since the option to grant the no-bid contracts was the only one then on the table. It was at the urging of the mayor during the June council meeting that voting on the proposal be postponed so that other options could be added. “There was never an argument. Most of the contracts were going out for bid anyway,” Davis said. “We just wanted the incumbents who [had] been there through 9/11 to stay there and recoup their investment, with the amount of money they put into that airport.
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continued from page 1 National Cemetery. Shepard was an outspoken Democrat who moved to Houston from Louisiana nearly 60 years ago and lived for decades in Acres Home, where she unofficially known as the “Mayor of Acres Homes.” “Beulah was a woman of guts, purpose and presence,” said state Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Houston. “If she thought it, she said it. She was direct. That was Beulah Shepard. You didn’t have to guess what she was thinking. She loved politics, she loved the process and she loved participating in the process. If you sought political office, you sought her out. She had the power.” Shepard enjoyed rare 24hour access to Texas governors and other state and local politicians, and was invited to the White House a few times, meeting at least a handful of presidents, including John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. Shepard, who worked as a constituent liaison for former Harris County Commissioner Squatty Lyons for some 20 years and then Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston for about 10, was gifted at reading people and politics at play. In fact, it was Shepard who convinced Turner to run for political office in the late 80s. “I told her, ‘Ms. Shepard, I have no interest in running. To which she replied, ‘You have no idea what you’re interested in.’ She was literally the one who put the idea in my head,’?” he said. Shepard’s love of politics was evident in her constant efforts to get people out to vote. “She knew the value of the vote because she had been denied the right to vote,” Turner said. Shepard's survivors include seven children, 30 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great children.
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AUTO NEWS
2010 Dodge Caliber This is the uptown version. The 2010 Dodge Caliber Uptown small wagon is the answer for buyers seeking fuel economy, safety and versatility. I remember two years ago when we were heading for Niagara Falls, Canada and Buffalo, New York, the Dodge Caliber was the vehicle of choice when it came to rent cars. We test droved the Dodge Caliber for a week prior to going on vacation. Then when we arrived in Buffalo, the Caliber was our first option as a rental car. It seemed like the Caliber was the vehicle of choice. With a 2.o-liter, four-cylinder engine matched with a continuously-variable transmission, the Dodge Caliber had more enough power to transport us everywhere we wanted to go. The cargo space was more than adequate, and we travel large. Between my wife and daughter, we travel with everything except the kitchen sink. Standard equipment includes air conditioning with automatic temperature control, power windows with driver’s one-touch feature and SIRIUS satellite radio. Other standard equipment includes heated front seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel and tilt steering column. We drove the 2010 Dodge Caliber Uptown from Houston to Austin for the annual high school baseball state tournament without incident. In fact, we enjoyed our drive, with smooth riding on I-10 leading up to Highway 71 into the state capital. My partner, Big John, mentioned that there was no road noise and the car handled like a mid-sized sedan. This is a vehicle that lists for less than $20,000.
There is an information display that tells you what direction you’re heading, the temperature outside and how fast you’re traveling. You can also see what you’re fuel economy is and what your tire inflation-level is. The 2010 Dodge Caliber Uptown is a crossover vehicle waiting to happen. Exterior features include 17-inch aluminum wheels, power-heated exterior mirrors, fog lamps and a bright front grille. Optional equipment includes a power express moonroof, media center and 6.5-inch touch screen navigation win-
dow. The 2010 Dodge Caliber Uptown gets five-star government safety ratings in the frontal driver, crash passenger, side front seat and crash rear seat categories. It also rates four stars in the rollover division. Warranty coverage includes a fiveyear or 100,000-mile powertrain limited warranty and 24-hour towing assistance. Big John told me this is a vehicle for college students starting out or newlyweds getting out of the starting gate. I tend to agree
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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, Beall the Man newisjobs and how to prepare for them. What whenwill younever return to the “Sohappens many people blister an opponent for a jobs they lost,” said Rep. Elijah E. career high 195 yards rushing The CBC wants to ensure that the Black community is aware of the changCummings (D-Md.), honorary co-chair of onthis justyear’s 19 carries. You’re events. “It’s our responsibility to ing job market, new jobs and how to prepare for them. named C-USA By Shantella Y. Sherman increase theirOffensive ability to do the jobs that are By Max Edison Player of the SPECIAL TODEFENDER THE NNPA FROM THE WASHINGTON INFORMER available toWeek them.”and that row donation. informed,” Scott added. honorThey was will bestowed on tal-several town hall be holding The sessions will include “Beyond a Also, for the first time in its history, the ented Cougar Jr. running (NNPA) - In first whatgame appears a racially meetings throughout the week to discuss National AIDS Strategy: Next Steps in the conference is partnering with the National ell, it’s only the of to thebeseason, butincendiary back Beall. move, Libyan leader Colonel Muammar jobsBryce and education, said Cummings. Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Black America” Black Justice Coalition to hold an LGBT you have to be excited about the way the fight- Gaddafi, Beall scored threepresident touch- of the CBC and “Sister Speak: Reducing HIV/AIDS in leadership summit. The coalition is the only recently offered totheir stemold thenemesis, steady the influx Elsie Scott, in’ Texans dismissed Indyof Africans downs tying a career best and need to know the Black Community” and “Beyond Blood: nation-wide Black gay civil rights organizainto various European nations in an Foundation, said that people Colts, last weekend at Reliant. Of course, there was a effort sell- to keep rattled runs jobs of 43, and Europe white and civilized. Gaddafi told Prime that off federal are35available, but it’s no Bone Marrow Donation Among African tion. out crowd that was more than amped up for the kick-offItalian of 31longer yards in helpingofHouston Minister Silvio Berlusconi on a recent trip to Rome that a matter taking a civic exam and Americans - A Health and Wellness The goal of this summit is to bring attenthe NFL regular season, which longsuffering Texan fans to having a 54-24anwin over UTEP the European Union (EU) should pay him at least 5bn application readinby a supervisor. Luncheon.” tion to issues pertaining to gays and lesbians; hope will be their first visit to the playoffs. the conference opener. eurosto($6.3 billion) a year to stop illegal African immi“There’re technological advances in the ulti-also have “CBC Foundation has an ongoing project including their fight for equality. TheYou be enthused at the intensity level the Texas Bowl Announces gration andquite avoidfrankly a “Black hiring process” ScottClass said. “A computer to increase AIDs awareness with fulltime mate goal is for people to be able to come team displayed, which hasEurope.” been somewhat The Massaging old racial wounds and the growing nowTexas scans Bowl each application looking for key research on how to prevent the spread of this together and have open and honestunderwhelming discuson far too many occasions when team concerns, Committee Gaddafi hoped to capitalize on fears that words andrecently phrases and we want the commu- disease,” Scott said. “We have a grant from sions. takes the field. Normally, the outcome is very predictable,millions of announced thecognizant 2010 classofofthese changes to the Centers for Disease Control and are parnity to be Said Sharon Lettman-Hicks, executive a big fat loss.Africans, who once lived under the subjugation of Texas Bowltheir Gridiron European colonial rule who Texans. were made increase chances.” ticipating with other Black organizations to director of the coalition, “Black communiNo, this was a different group ofand fightin’ Oncitizens of Legends by bytiesDarrell Ardison nations, would continue to migrate Thispresented year’s conference will also attempt to get out more attention to the public.” are in crisis. It’s critical that we defense, support theythose came out with a surly attitude, led by his to their Wrangler and Cavender’s DEFENDER of anyone who desires “Mother Country” safety impoverished, without clear break down the complex new healthcare law This year the conference will have at least the empowerment to “royal highness of surliness,” Bernard and Pollard. Boot City, awhich includes guidebook. Free one workshop focusing on Black women. contribute something positive to rebuilding means of employment. through Cliff-notes-type Even potential All-World defensive end Mario Williams Prohealthcare Football Hall of Famers screenings, panel discussions, “But we want all aspects of the community our families, including LGBT people.” came ready to dominate, and did just that. Raymond Berry Joe medical issues in the especially those at a higher risk to be ★GADDAFI, and Greg forums onand serious The real key for the squad, that made yours truly simply Page 6 Wise and Ronnie Courtney Greene, former University of Black community willhave be lived in the giddy with joy, was the way the vaunted Texan offense are close friends that Texas defensive stars Bill featured. But willmajority be Houston areathere for the of their performed. Now we all know that Andre Johnson is one of Bradley and Bob Moses, and particular coaching focus on respective careers. the world’s truly dominant receivers and Matt Schaub is a Aldine native, and Texasbone A&M HIV/AIDS mar- to accomplish What they were able Pro-Bowl QB, who can pass with the best of them. What star and former Houston Photos courtesy of the Texans during the 2010 calendar year easily we were unsure of was if the revamped offensive line Texan Aaron Glenn. #1 Right guard Antoine Caldwell, above, (college photo) and left tackle #76 highlights the Houston Defender’s Top could move folks around in the trenches and provide Texas Bowl Gridiron Duane Brown, below are key components of the Texan new rushing attack. 10 high school sports stories. Schaub with enough time to pass and create running lanes Legends presented by for running back Arian Foster. Well, I’m pleased to report continued from page 1 Wrangler and Cavender’s Yates was the defending Class the O-line passed the test with flying colors, for at least Boot are individuals thatCity carries aboy’s punishment 4Aall state basketball week one. who significant conof made up to atwo years inand state champion Wise had five Now we know the Texans can score points in bunches, tribution the game ofstarters, foot- along with a prison.to returning but it traditionally has been an air based attack. Against ball in the state of Harrison, 54,Texas, has notwith big-game bench fortified the Colts, they introduced the balanced offense, which feaeither at the high school, colbeen charged in his offiexperience. tured the running of Arian Foster and the outcome was a legiate or professional cialWise capacity, thelevel. alle-endured a sea and and his troops record-setting afternoon. “This is arguably the deep- the 2009gations do notthroughout involve of controversy Consider this: RB Arian Foster’s 231 rushing yards on est2010 andloss most any tostar-studded Harris County. season as the Lions set scoring 33 carries (three TD’s) were the second-most on Kickoff class of Harris Gridiron Legends,” records thatCounty drew statewide and national Still, Judge Weekend in NFL history. He recorded the first 200-yard said Texas Bowl executive acclaim, scrutiny criticism. Ed Emmett said heand wants rushing performance in franchise history. Foster rushed director Houston. T heHeather Lions finished the season Harrison removed from for 191 yards in the second half and 125 yards in the “Each of these116.2 five men left per game to averaging points the job. fourth quarter. Houston’s 257 rushing yards represented aneclipse indelible mark the previous record held by “Looking at on thethe imporjust the second 200-yard rushing performance in team hisgame in Texas we are during Hobbs, (114.6) the 1969tance ofN.M. thatand position for tory. extremely proud benotched associ70 Yates thisseason. county, atto this time, its 58th It’s been said over and over again that in order for the ated withratings each ofand them. I consecutive victory over two seasons bond all those Texans to achieve their goals this season, they must feawant toestablished thank the Gridiron and a national things, I think it’s very record for ture a more balanced offensive attack. In other words, Legends selection most consecutive games with important that committee he 100-point either improve a rushing game that was simply abysmal in 2009. for15 thethat wonderful joborthey’ve ended following be suspended step a 106-76 victory Big back Arian Foster says the team heard the comments, over Colony in theor6state semifinals. downThe in some form ★EDISON, Page especially his offensive line. L ancaster would fashion,” Emmett said.match up with Yates “We’ve heard this whole offseason about how our run in Harrison the 2010 Class state title game and denies4A the game wasn’t as efficient last year and how if we had a run had the Lions in the third quarter charges, sayingreeling he is conJack Yates High School players celebrate 2010 Class 4A State Basketball Championship.game, we could have done this and could have done that,” Darrell Ardison with a 57-51 advantage. fident his innocence will Adding fuel to fire was that Yates sharpshooter Willowridge to back-to-back state be the proven. ★TEXANS, Page 6 Joseph Young had left the game with a championships in 2000-2001, Emmett said if Harrison blow thedown head.willingreminded his team at halftime that won’t tostep ly, Against the trainer’s wishes, Young if they believed in what they were he says he plans to checked back into the game with four praying for, they just might get make sure Harrison is minutes, seven seconds left in the fourth rewarded. suspendedtop high untilschool the Houston’s quarter and the Lions owning a 71-70 Fort Bend Bush found itself charges teams workcontinued their way volleyball advantage. A layup by Trey Lynch gave locked into a low-scoring defensive through theways courtrecently. system. their winning Lancaster its final lead at 72-71. battle K. against Garland Lakeview wifedivision, has also In Harrison the Class 5A By Darrell Ardison Y ates went on a 19-0 run, fueled by a Centennial and trailing 42-36 going been charged. DEFENDER top-ranked Cypress Woods trio of three-pointers from Young to put into the fourth quarter of the Class swept District 17-5A foes the game away. Young finished with 24 5A state title game. Cy-Fair and Cypress Falls to Several Houston area high points, including six three-pointers, as Yet for the second time in the state improve to 26-1 on the seaschools projected to earn a spot the Lions closed the game out with a tournament, Broncos guard Darius son. in the playoffs went into their 21-1 spurt. Richardson led all scorers. The senior No. two Klein Oak, 22-2, third game of the season still “ All I could think of was that I wanted tallied 19 points as Bush advanced to defeated Cy-Fair to win the seeking that first victory. toVOLUME be a state again,” Young the championship game with a 45-43 79 •champion NUMBER 47 Kingwood Tournament chamAfter advancing to the Class said. “I couldn’t let my team down and I victory over Flower Mound Marcus SEPTEMBER 16 – 22, 2010 pionship. 4A state semifinals last year, knew they needed me.” in the state tournament semifinals. Cy Woods is currently Pearland Dawson was one of Yates rode the broad shoulders of R ichardson would save his best for ranked No. three in the those schools after losing to Publisher senior guard Brandon “Snap” Peters to last. coaches’ state34-0 5A poll while Class 5A stalwarts Clear Springs Sonceria Messiah-Jiles a perfect season, and with Young Bush scored the first seven points Klein Oak jumped to with No. an injury andand Conroe Oak Ridge. sidelined briefly of the final stanza and never trailed five. OtherElton Houston-area Editor senior Roy saddled with foulDAWSON (1-2) vs. NIMITZ (1-2) ranked schools include Katythrough whenDawson broke into the winFt. Bend Bush players celebrate 2010 Class 5A State Basketball Championshipa Von JilesPeters problems, came the at Lions No. 11 needed and No.him 15 The ning column with a 28-0 victory most. Woodlands. time in the history of the University again to seize the first team state title Associate Scoring 12Editor points in the fourth on the road at perennial 4A powMagnolia is the top erhouse Dayton. The Eagles led Interscholastic League girl’s basketball in the eight-year history of the school. ReShonda Billingsley quarter, Peters wasarea named championship school the Class 4A state state 5A tournament, two Houston Richardson had seven of his game-high gameinMost Valuable Player after 21-0 at halftime behind Steve poll at No. three with Orisakwe’s three-yard TD run, area schools met in the 2010 state 25 points in the fourth quarter to secure Art Director delivering a virtuoso performance that Friendswood, Brenham and 37 points,Tre championship game. the game’s Most Valuable Player trophy. consisted of a game-high a Oliver’s 11-yard scoring run Cale Carter Barbers Hill falling in line at two steals,and H ightower was seeking revenge J ordan Clark was also superb for the team-high 13 rebounds, two an eight-yard TD run by hopeswith to improve 3-011this week against Milby. Here they faced four through six.blocked Stratfordshot is and a trioPayton Jones. A 40-yard TD pass Austin (dark uniforms) afterrival losing 66-61 to Cy-Fair in the Broncos 20 pointstoand rebounds. assists, one of Columnist Scarborough last week in a 50-0 victory. ranked No. nine and upstart from Garry Kimble to Randall second game of the season. The rematch “ We believed in our coach and he three-pointers. Yvette Chargois Pearland Dawson is No.about 11. my sophomore Weeks in the third quarter was believed in us,” Richardson said. “That’s wouldn’t bode well for the Hurricanes. “ I kept thinking Dawson is 21-6 after registhe only scoring in the second he purposefully set up a tough forjob 164done.” yards and I n3aloss to Elkins in seaperformance forthe the2010 ages, Ogwumike why we wereGarner able torushed get the year whenEditors we lost to Wheatley in the Sports tering a dramatic comeback half. non-district schedule to help preadded two additional scores to son opener, Dayton couldn’t dominated every phase of the game and regional final,” Peters said. “I didn’t Max Edison win over Deer last again.” DAWSON VS. NIMITZ pare for district games down the give Ogwumike SFA an advantage overcome Chiney would not they finished with 31four points, first-half 18 rebounds, want that toPark happen Darrell K. Ardison week. The Eagles prevailed The Eagles look to continue line. “You have to get through would never relinguish. turnovers despite rushing for 178 let the Cy-Fair Bobcats be four steals and three blocked shots with S enior point guard Darius Gardner 19-25, 27-25, 20-25, 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 min-to a 65denied. no turnovers as Cy-Fair cruised dribbled out the final seconds as the Contributing 15-12 as outside when they take on Aldine Wells said. “There isn’t an easy The the senior win column at the expense of 41utes. All-American win over Hightower. largest crowdhitter in state tournament history Writers Yewande Akanbi led the way Nimitz. The Cougars notched week for us.” their long-time rivals. Buffs’ Angleton thea chip tablesoninour scored 24 points, grabbed a 5A “We came turned out with (16,755) roared its approval. Aswad Walker in the match with 22 kills. their first win last week by rally- AUSTIN (2-0) vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Putman shoulders the second Seniorwas quarterstate-tournament record Lawrence 25 rebounds likehalf. someone out to get After finishing in the top ing from behind on the road to This is an old-fashioned rival- and andplayed dimunitive wide receiver back Quandre Diggs yardshow on we Webmaster all 32 minutes in us,” Ogwumike said. (91 “That’s Block 10 atCorneleon the prestigious Pearland defeat Conroe 13-9. Nimitz ry game so you can throw the Sergio Bautista willvictory have their bring 30 carries) a one-yard Cy-Fair’s 54-50 energyscored to the on floor and feed off of Courtney, Tournament who last month, trailed 9-6 with less than two records out the window. teamover primed for confrontation. sneak to cap a 53-yard, 15-play Cedar Hill that one another.” The Houston Defender Newspaper Dawson is serving noticepublished that minutes remaining in the fourth SFA has a chance to improve ANGLETON (2-1) vs.the ALIEF ELSIK (2-1) drive in the guard third quarter to give advanced Bobcats Cy-Fair’s contingent of Cassie guided by The Houston Defender Inc. Company accomplishment noaudited by quarter when Torian Amos to 3-0 after demolishing The Wildcats possum in Peoples, his teamAarika a 17-10Reyna edge. and Danika (713) 663-6996. Thewas Defender into the played title game. Certified Audited Circulation. (CAC). For subfluke. hauled in a 65-yard touchdown Scarborough 50-0 at Barnett the first quarter The Wildcats were at it again disrupt For against the firstDayton. Cervenka was able to completely scriptions, send $60.00 — 1 year, to: Defender, P.O. earned Box 8005, Houston, TX 77288. Magnolia its 20th pass from Flavies Heffner at the Stadium. Mustangs’ quarterback In the opening 12 minutes, the in the fourth quarter. Payment must accompany subscription All materialswith coveredaby212009 win ofrequest. the season 1:58 mark to provide the game- Casey Davis tossed three touch- Broncos dictated the game’s Ryan Jackson, who rushed for copyright... (No material herein may be Chiney Ogwumike 25, 25-10, vicwinner. down passes and ran for two tempo and jumped out to an early reproduced25-16, without the25-15 written permission of the publisher). Dawson coach Eric Wells said more while running back Tavares 10-0 advantage. After a tough 8H TOP 10 HIGH SCHOOL Page 6 ★H.S. 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around the worst program in football and winning Beall is thecollege Man a SWAC title What happens when youin 2009 (top story in for 2009 blister an opponent a recap) Coach Henry Frazier stepping career high 195 is yards rushingdown to pursue greener Frazier leaves Prairie on just 19pastures. carries. You’re View the second-most namedas C-USA Offensive successful head coach in the school with a Prairie Player of Weekhistory and that View mark ofon43-30 honor A&M was bestowed tal- during his seven-year He had guided the ented Cougarspan. Jr. running Panthers four consecutive winning back BrycetoBeall. seasons and restored the pride to PV Beall scored three touchfootball, inspiring and fans around downs tying a careeralums best and the world. He will be succeeded by rattled off runs of 43, 35 and defensive coordinator 31 yards in helping Houston Heishma to a 54-24 Northern. win over UTEP in
Eldrick “Tiger” Woods. Low class white woman slithering from under rocks across the nation saying they had been involved romantically with the Tiger. With his personal life in turmoil, the big question on everyone’s mind (besides how many porn stars did he actually use his driver on) was how would this affect his golf game. Would he recapture his steely resolve, hunker down and take out his personal woes on his PGA brethren? Well, Woods was winless in 2010, - first time he’s gone winless since turning pro and to add insult to injury, he also lost his #1 ranking.
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ell, it’s only the first game of the season, but you have to be excited about the way the fightin’ Texans dismissed their old nemesis, the Indy Colts, last weekend at Reliant. Of course, there was a sellout crowd that was more than amped up for the kick-off of the NFL regular season, which longsuffering Texan fans hope will be their first visit to the playoffs. the conference opener. You also have to be enthused at the intensity level the Texans and Class Texas Bowl Announces team displayed, which quite frankly has been somewhat Cowboys The Texas Bowl take a underwhelming on far too many occasions when the team tumble: Committee recentlyNever in takes the field. Normally, the outcome is very predictable, recent memory announced the 2010 class of a big fat loss. have two NFL Texas Bowl Gridiron No, this was a different group of fightin’ Texans. On franchises Legends presented byhad defense, they came out with a surly attitude, led by his such highand expectations Wrangler Cavender’s for “royal highness of surliness,” safety Bernard Pollard. a season and promptly gone Boot City, which includes Even potential All-World defensive end Mario Williams out and wet their pants in Pro Football Hall of Famers came ready to dominate, and did just that. front of the entire nation Raymond Berry and Joe The real key for the squad, that made yours truly simply like the Dallas Cowboys Greene, former University of giddy with joy, was the way the vaunted Texan offense and the Houston Texans. Texas defensive stars Bill performed. Now we all know that Andre Johnson is one of With the Super Bowl being Bradley and Bob Moses, and the world’s truly dominant receivers and Matt Schaub is a played in their stadium, Aldine native, Texas A&M Pro-Bowl QB, who can pass with the best of them. What the Cowboys had hopes of star and former Houston Photos courtesy of the Texans being the first team to play we were unsure of was if the revamped offensive line Texan Aaron Glenn. #1 Right guard Antoine Caldwell, above, (college photo) and left tackle #76 in their home stadium for could move folks around in the trenches and provide Texas Bowl Gridiron Duane Brown, below are key components of the Texan new rushing attack. the big game. Coming off Schaub with enough time to pass and create running lanes New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees lead the team Legends presented by a 9-7 season in 2009, many to a Super Bowl victory for running back Arian Foster. Well, I’m pleased to report Wrangler and Cavender’s in the national media (yours the O-line passed the test with flying colors, for at least Boot City are all individuals truly excluded) proclaimed this would week one. who made a significant conYao Ming’s injuries, be the year, the Texans got invited to Now we know the Texans can score points in bunches, Lebron and company go to Miami, Florida. tribution to the game of footcareer on the line, the playoff party. As the regular season but it traditionally has been an air based attack. Against ball in the of Texas, both teams will Rockets scramble: the second consecutive season and his kick, power forward Chris Boshfeawere grinds to astate conclusion, the Colts, they introduced the balanced offense, which either at the high school, colAfter missing the career is now in jeopardy. Where does wined and dined by prospective suitors finish with sub-.500 records. The Texans tured the running of Arian Foster and the outcome was a legiate or professional level. entire 2009-2010 season this leave the Rockets franchise? representing NBA franchises. Dwyane will watch the playoff like most of the record-setting afternoon. “This is arguably the deeprecuperating from foot surgery, there was Wade the script the trio fans who read this story, on television. Consider this: RB Arianfollowed Foster’s 231 rushingasyards on est and most star-studded guarded optimism that the big fella could Lebron and Company pretended to search for a new NBA city The only way the Cowboys go to the 33 carries (three TD’s) were the second-most on Kickoff class ofBowl Gridiron slowly work his way back into shape, go to Miami: Afterin NFL history. to call He home. Ultimately, and Bosh Super is ifLegends,” owner Jerry Jones Weekend recorded the firstJames 200-yard said Texas Bowl executive work off the rust, stay healthy and get weeks of deliberation, decided to join Wade in Miami. The arranges to get them group tickets and rushing performance in franchise history. Foster rushed trio director Heather Houston. the Rockets back into the playoff picture. we heard Lebron Jamesin the quickly multiple they sit together in the stands. for 191 yards seconddeclared half andthey 125would yards win in the “Each of these five men left Well, unfortunately, there doesn’t appear utter thesefourth words “I’m championships, only time will tell. quarter. Houston’s 257 rushing yards represented an indelibleTiger mark gets on thea divorce, goes to be a happy ending to this fairytale. taking myjust talents to 200-yard rushing performance in team histhe second game in Texas and we are Yao was recently diagnosed with a stress South Beach.” And thus ended one of winless in 2010: By now, tory. Happy New Year, be safe and extremely proud to all be associfracture of the Medial Malleolus in his the best made-for-TV dramasIt’s in recent we are somewhat familiar been said over and over again that in order for the ated with each them. I left ankle. The big center will be out for sports memory. Lebron andTexans his sidewe’ll see in they 2011! withofthe personal woes of one to achieve their goals thisyou season, must feawant to thank the Gridiron ture a more balanced offensive attack. In other words, Legends selection committee improve a rushing game wasShore simplyboys abysmal 2009. The that North woninthe Class for the wonderful job they’ve Big back Arian Foster says the team heard the comments, 5A team title at the 2010 state track Continued from page ★EDISON, Page 65 especially his offensive andline. field meet in Austin by amassing “We’ve heard this88whole offseason how our run points to hold about off DeSoto (64). game wasn’t as efficient last year and how if we had a run Hightower’s offensive flow and the DeAndrew White medaled in all four of game, we could have done this and could have done that,” Bobcats won going away. Darrell Ardison his events, including a gold medal in the long jump. ★TEXANS, Page 6 Pearland made a repeat trip to the state Class 5A Bellaire superstar basketball player softball tournament in Tobi Oyedeji died tragically in an 2010. But this time they automobile accident on the way home returned home with the from the school prom. The 17-year-old Houston’s top high school prize. Texas A&M recruit was the Cardinals’ volleyball teamshammered continued out a 4-0 The Oilers second-leading scorer last season averaging their winning recently. victory over ways Austin Bowie in 10 more than 16 points per contest. innings at McCombs Field on the In the Class 5A division, By Darrell K. Ardison
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campus ofCypress the University top-ranked Woods of Texas. DEFENDER Fort Bend Clements knocked off giantA spectacular team swept District 17-5A foesdefensive killer Spring Branch Memorial 2-0 in effort and Cy-Fair and another Cypress stellar Falls topitching Several Houston area high a best-of-three regional championship performance junior improve to 26-1from on the sea- rightschools projected to earn a spot series at Reckling Park to earn the hander Jessica Bowden enabled son. in the playoffs went into their school’s first berth in the state baseball Pearland seize control No. two to Klein Oak, 22-2, of the thirdCy-Fair gameBobcats of the season still won the 2010 State 5A Girl’s Basketball Championship. tournament since 1997. game and secure secondseeking that first victory. defeated Cy-Fair to the winschool’s the state softball title andchamfirst since Kingwood Tournament After advancing to the Class 1996. Dulles junior sprinter Sheroid pionship. 4A (Arlington) state semifinals last year, against defending state The Oilers dominated San Antonio Evans won gold medals in the Cy Woods is currently Pearland Dawson was one of champion Aledo. Stevens 51-21 in the 5A Division I Marque state semifinals at the Alamodome ranked No.La three in the defeated those schools after losing to 100-meter dash (10.39 seconds) Corpus Christi Pearland state-ranked to earn the school’s first berth in a coaches’ state 5A poll whileCalallen Class 5A stalwarts Clearupset Springs and the 200-meter dash (20.82 Katy 38-35 before a crowd state championship game against No. Klein Oak42-18 jumpedintothe No.Class 4A and Conroe Oak Ridge. seconds) at the 2010 high high school football DAWSON (1-2)of than 42,000 fans 1-ranked Euless Trinity. five. Otherstate Houston-area vs.more NIMITZ (1-2) school state track meet in Austin. semifinals the sixth at Rice to earn a ranked schools includefor Katy Dawson broke intoStadium the winconsecutive time15toThe advance to the ning column berth the victory Class 5A state at No. 11 and No. with ain28-0 state title game in Cowboys Stadiumon the semifinals. Woodlands. road at perennial 4A powMagnolia is the top area erhouse Dayton. The Eagles led school in the Class 4A state 21-0 at halftime behind Steve poll at No. three with Orisakwe’s three-yard TD run, Friendswood, Brenham and Tre Oliver’s 11-yard scoring run Barbers Hill falling in line at and an eight-yard TD run by rival Milby. Here they faced four through six. Stratford is Payton Jones. A 40-yard TD pass Austin (dark uniforms) hopes to improve to 3-0 this week against ranked No. nine and upstart from Garry Kimble to Randall Scarborough last week in a 50-0 victory. Pearland Dawson is No. 11. Weeks in the third quarter was Dawson is 21-6 after registhe only scoring in the second he purposefully set up a tough Garner rushed for 164 yards and 3 loss to Elkins in the 2010 sea tering a dramatic comeback half. non-district schedule to help pre- added two additional scores to son opener, Dayton couldn’t win over Deer Park last DAWSON VS. NIMITZ pare for district games down the give SFA an advantage they overcome first-half four despite week. The Eagles prevailed The Eagles look to continue line. “You have to get through would never relinguish. turnovers rushing for 178 19-25, 27-25, 20-25, 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 min 15-12 as outside hitter when they take on Aldine Wells said. “There isn’t an easy the win column at the expense of utes. Yewande Akanbi led the way Nimitz. The Cougars notched week for us.” their long-time rivals. Buffs’ Angleton turned the tables in in the match with 22 kills. their first win last week by rally- AUSTIN (2-0) vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman the second half. Senior quarter After finishing in the top ing from behind on the road to This is an old-fashioned rival- and dimunitive wide receiver back Quandre Diggs (91 yards on carries) scored 10 at the prestigious Pearland defeat Conroe 13-9. Nimitz ry game so you can throw the Sergio Bautista will have their 30 on a one-yard Tournament last month, trailed 9-6 with less than two records out the window. team primed for confrontation. sneak to cap a 53-yard, 15-play Dawson is serving notice that minutes 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 accomplishment was no quarter when Torian Amos to 3-0 after demolishing The Wildcats played possum in his team a 17-10 edge. fluke. hauled in a 65-yard touchdown Scarborough 50-0 at Barnett the first quarter against Dayton. The Wildcats were at it again Magnolia earned its 20th pass from Flavies Heffner at the Stadium. Mustangs’ quarterback In the opening 12 minutes, the in the fourth quarter. win of the season with a 211:58 mark to provide the game- Casey Davis tossed three touch- Broncos dictated the game’s Ryan Jackson, who rushed for 25, 25-10, 25-16, 25-15 vicwinner. 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 8- Pearland ★ARDISON, girls celebrate 2010 Class ★H.S. FOOTBALL, Page 6 Page 6 5A State Softball championship.
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charges, saying he is confident his innocence will April n proven. nly 54 percent of the nation’s be O households their Emmettmailed said ifback Harrison census forms by the April 1 initial won’t step down willingdeadline. Census workers were ly, he says he making plans doorto scheduled to begin to-door May 1. make visits sureonHarrison is n The powerful Houston Metro suspended until the Board welcomed five new charges including work their way members, attorney and former judge Jefferson. through theDwight court system. n A lthough the nation’s Harrison wife has also unemployment rate remained been charged. steady at 9.7 percent, the unemployment rate for African
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National Cemetery. Shepard was an outspoken Democrat who moved to Special to the NNPA from the Chicago Defender Houston from Louisiana nearly 60 years ago and lived for CHICAGO (NNPA) - Carol Moseley Braun decades in Acres Home, where may put her hat in the ring to succeed outgoing she unofficially known as the Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, sources said. “Mayor of Acres Homes.” The former U.S. Senator was flooded with “Beulah was a woman of calls on the day Daley made the surprise guts, purpose and presence,” announcement that he would not seek a seventh said state Rep. Sylvester term in office –– encouraging her to mull a run Turner, D-Houston. “If she for the mayoral post. thought it, she said it. She was Braun, who made history in 1993 as the first direct. That was Beulah African-American female U.S. Senator said that Shepard. You didn’t have to she is “seriously considering it.” guess what she was thinking. Braun’s political career spans more than two She loved politics, she loved decades. the process and she loved parCarol Moseley Braun After leaving the U.S. Attorney’s office as a ticipating in the process. If you sought political office, you out.job. She had the Johnson said he was confident the charges against T:5.36” him would not affect hissought ability toher do his Milini Williams, left, fills out an application while her son Gregory, 10, sleeps while attending a job fair. power.” to put all of the concession space up for bid once the Shepard enjoyed rare 24airport renovation is completed in 2014. This made continued from page 1 hour access to Texas governors funded could hurt students. the final outcome appear less racially polarized. “I think what happened is, we’ve been working on “I’m hoping that it (politics) did not play a and other state and local politiBoth Hudson and Star have been tight-lipped Continued from page 7 this for three years, even before I came on 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 cil,” said Councilwoman Carolyn Davis, who voted White House a few times, tions firm, Hudson would only disclose, “At this take the lead in forgiving debt owned to international n The U.S. Department of Education reported that in favor of the no-bid contracts. “And so I went with the continued city of Dallas.” Black for students to drop out of high school meeting at least a handful of point, the Dallas City Council has approved a plan lenders by earthquake-ravaged Haiti. Dallas Councilwoman staff recommendation. I’ve always supported staff rate at a much higher rate than whites,–and nearly 40 including for the allocation and process for awarding concesn Local activists were dissatisfied with the verdict These Texas Lottery Commission Scratch-Off presidents, games will closeJohn F. Carolyn recommendation, but we didn’t win. It takes eight percent failed to earn a high school diploma on time. Davis sions at Love Field. Hudson will continue to work Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, handed down in the case of white officer Sgt. Jeffrey votes to win here at the Horseshoe, and the eighth on March 2, 2011. You until August redeem n Houston City Council Member Jarvis Johnson Jimmyto Carter and Billany Clinton. Cotton. He was found not guilty of wrongdoing in with the city staff based on have the plans approved by the 29, 2011, vote won.” was arrested and charged with evading arrest after Shepard, who worked as a the shooting of Black, unarmed Bellaire resident city council.” tickets for these games: Hudson is part-owned by Giddings and by a trust they’ve beenstop. through 9/11, policethe saidparking he refusedgarage, to pull over for a traffic constituent liaison for former Robert Tolan. Aranza of Star Concessions could not be reached that manages the assets of Johnson. Star is owned by they’ve been through the remodeling of the terminal, Johnson denied speeding and evading apprehension, Harris County Commissioner n President Obama outlined an initiative to reduce for comment. prominent Democratic donor Gilbert Aranza. [and] now another remodelGameFor #1101 $140,000,000 Extreme Payout ($50) Overall OddsLyons are 1for in 2.61 and was laterthey’re no-billed by agoing grand through jury. 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In April, Leppert began his campaign to stop “We felt thatPUSH they Coalition had never sponsored by also the Rainbow andmissed a payGame Money ($2) Overall Odds are10,1was in gifted 4.86at reading people three#1175 years onIntheThe council. the deals from being approved, calling them too they had paid on-time, and I asked the quesSave ment, Our Ride Campaign. and politics at play. In fact, it “This has been the only time since I’ve been on the Game #1176 Lucky 7’s ($7) Overall Odds are 1 inwas3.56 sweet for the incumbents and bad for Dallas’ image tion, ‘Howcondemned much money had these concessionaires n The NAACP a racist wing of the Tea n The Texas State Board of Education passed a Shepard who convinced council, that my colleagues have gone against city as a fair place to do business. given the city of Dallas?’” she said. Party movement and announced plans for a march in controversial, conservative textbook curriculum, Turner run for political office staff,” said Davis. “Remember, coming out of the 1 into3.82 “These contracts, lasting years,thewould award The answer to hernews, question became evident.Game #1236 Casino Royale ($5) Overall Odds are Washington, D.C. In other Blacksoon Agriculture which opponents charged could 19 diminish in the late 80s. transportation committee we voted 10 to 0. Being a ® major portions of our newofterminal to the two incum“They have given theSherrod city a resigned lot of money. Lots of Department employee Shirley Texas ($3) Overall Odds are 1 in 3.86 Game #1266 Loteria credibility and contributions Blacks and Hispanics. “I told her, ‘Ms. Shepard, I newbie on the council, I looked to [the committee bent concessionaires without havingviews been vetted money. If youracial ownremarks a building and you’ve because of distorted she made at an got good chair’s] leadership on what we should do, because I n Local residents expressed their varying have no interest in running. To Game #1268 9’s In A Line ($1) Overall Odds are which 1 in 4.80 through thedevelopment competitiveprojects process. This has tenants, you about just don’t I’mtwo going to kick NAACP gathering eventssay, that‘Well, transpired about major designed to short-cirshe replied, ‘You have just hadn’t been briefed on the Love Field situation.” cuited new ideas and concepts and discouraged comthem out because I think I want someone else who is decades earlier. strengthen the Upper MLK Corridor, an area along no idea what you’re interested recollections also suggest the council’s GameDavis’ #1278 Quick Cash ($1) that Overall Odds are 1 in 4.31 petitors, including firms owned by minorities, going to give me more or pay me more,’ you tend to Martin Luther King Boulevard. in.’ She was literally the one deliberations weren’t always as contentious as they women andObama emerging entrepreneurs,” Leppert Game #1313 Lucky 13 ($2) Overall Odds are 1 in 4.30 n President toured the Louisiana coast to said in keep the good paying tenant,” Davis said. who put the idea in my head,’?” eventually became. Indeed, before the August meetan opinion letter. by the BP oil spill, the largest in wereoftrying to accomplish is encouragn Two “What leading they members the Congressional survey the damage he said. ing there was literally no argument since the option hoping that it [politics] did not play a role,” the incumbents to stayRangel through the renovation, Blacking Caucus, U.S. Reps. Charles (D-NY) the“I’m nation’s history. Shepard’s love of politics For detailed odds andthe game information, or call 1-800-37LOTTO. to grant the no-bid contracts was only one then visit on txlottery.org Davis of Leppert’s involvement. “I want to be and then having space in the new terminal at a rate Maxine be 18 or older to purchase a ticket. The Texas Lottery n Texassaid Southern University’s Board of Regents was supports evidentTexas in Education. her constant MedicareAd_Female_11x10.5:Layout 1 11/18/10 3:17 PMand Page 1 Waters (D-CA), prepared to fight ethics the table. It wasMust at the urging of the mayor during the © 2010 Texas Lottery Commission. All rights reserved. able toa say that to hethe didstate’s it fortop thehigher city of Dallas.” that was more than what the consultants even recomissued warning education efforts to get people out to vote. June council meeting that voting on the proposal be H TOP STORIES, Pagespace 9 Davis, six the of way her universities council colleagues, mended,” said Oakley. “The remaining would official thatalong plans towith change are “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 Important Message from Medicare the deal go forward. match. How isAn 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. TX3806_HNDF_EOG_AFAM_1223.indd incumbents. “They’ve been through the building of crossed over to side with 1 the majority on an 11-4 vote and 10 great-great children. Printed At Non from Tommy-MacPro by Tommy / Steve Grill Saved at 12-20-2010 2:35 PM federal prosecutor in Chicago in 1977, she was elected state representative the next year. In 1987 she was elected Cook County Recorder of Deed. Five years later, history was made in the U.S. Senate. Braun held the post for one six-year term. She served a U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa from 1999 to 2001 under the Clinton administration. During the 2004 U.S. presidential election, Braun was a candidate for the Democratic nomination. Braun currently runs her Chicago-based company, Good Food Organics, the parent company of Ambassador Organics, which manufactures several products including coffee, food spices, olive oil and tea. She founded the company five years ago.
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Continued from page 8 charges. n Houston Independent School District officials hoped that a new Apollo 20 program would help students at low-performing schools get back on track. n The shortage of Black male teachers continued to be a nationwide problem, and in Texas, less than one percent of public school teachers were AfricanAmerican men. n Five years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, more than 100,000 fewer residents lived in the city, and socioeconomic problems remained acute.
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n Unemployment remained a pressing issue, and in Houston, the African-American jobless rate (17.7 percent) was double that of the city in general (8.8 percent). n Edwin Harrison, the director of financial services for Harris County, was indicted for theft and fraud stemming from allegations that he stole from an elderly relative. n TSU President Dr. John M. Rudley developed a plan to help resolve some of the issues surrounding the painting over of historic campus murals. n Prominent Atlanta pastor Bishop Eddie Long denied allegations in a lawsuit that he coerced two young men from his congregation into a sexual relationship.
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n TSU became one of several Black colleges to receive its share of $850 million as part of an executive order signed by President Obama. n Thanks to federal stimulus dollars, Houston Habitat for Humanity began working to transform blighted properties in Fifth Ward. Construction started on the first three of 17 homes to be built with funding. n An estimated 175,000 people gathered in Washington, D.C., for a One Nation Working Together rally. n A State of Black Houston Now townhall meeting explored problems affecting the city and proposed solutions to those problems.
I narrowly passed, with voters agreeing to a fee to help pay for improvements to the city’s drainage system. n On the national front, the GOP seized control of the House and gained strength in the Senate. Some Republicans called the outcome a rejection of the Obama administration rather than an endorsement of their party. n Foreclosures continued to soar in the greater Houston area, as Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris and Montgomery Counties all saw increases from the previous month. n The Senate cleared a $1.15 billion appropriations measure to settle a decades-old discrimination suit by Black farmers, paving the way for one of the largest civil rights settlements in history.
of the death penalty. n Led by a top-rated defense, the TSU Tigers beat Alabama State 11-6 to win the SWAC football championship for the first time in 42 years. n The Fort Bend Independent School District said it would consider closing three under-capacity campuses: Willowridge High School, Christa
McAuliffe Middle School and Colony Bend Elementary School. n Two HBCUs – Fisk University and Tennessee State University – were in danger of losing their accreditation unless they changed their operations. Tennessee State was given a year to address it problems while Fisk was only given six months.
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1.- TSU launched a campaign to “Save the TSU Murals.” 2.- NAACP held a national march aimed at addressing the needs of underserved communities throughout the country “Put America Back to Work and Pull America Back Together.” 3.- Mo’Nique won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her work in “Precious,” based on the novel “Push” by Sapphire.
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n In the November 2 election, Republican Gov. Rick Perry defeated Bill White to retain Texas’ top spot. County Commissioner Sylvia Garcia, on the other hand, lost to Republican challenger Jack Morman. In addition, the controversial Proposition
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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 AN EVENING WITH A “Mayor of Acres Homes.” The former U.S. Senator was flooded with and Samoa from 1999 to 2001 under the Clinton YEAR END REVIEW……..2010 was STAR……..Tony Award winning play“Beulah was a woman of calls on the day Daley made the surprise administration. an exciting year for many individuals, wright and performer, Sarah Jones, treated guts, Gala Co-Chairs Gerald and Anita Smith During the 2004 Jeff U.S. presidential election, announcement that he would not seek a seventh Scott, Michael Graves and Marcus Smith purpose and presence,” universities and organizations. Here aresolo the Houstonians with her multi-character said state Rep. Sylvester term in office –– encouraging her to mull a run Braun was a candidate for the Democratic nomi“Top Events Year” that featured show “Bridgeof&the Tunnel.” Thewere show was Turner, D-Houston. “If she for the mayoral post. nation. online at defendernetwork.com for your originally produced off-Broadway by Audrey, Rev. Bill and Roxanne Lawson John Guess, Jr., Playwright thought it, sheSarah said it.Jones She was Braun, who made history in 1993 as the first Braun currently runs her Chicago-based comviewing pleasure. WeStreep wish alland of you Oscar-winner Meryl wenta on to and Melanie Lawson direct. That was Beulah African-American female U.S. Senator said that pany, Good Food Organics, the parent company very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and become a critically acclaimed, long-running Shepard. You didn’t have to she is “seriously considering it.” of Ambassador Organics, which manufactures Happy New Year!......... FOR hit on-Broadway. In thisCABARET stirring production, guess what she was thinking. Braun’s political career spans more than two several products including coffee, food spices, A CURE…..Anita and Gerald Smith, she examined Jewish and African American rd She loved politics, she loved olive oil and tea. She founded the company five decades. co-chaired the 3 Annual Cabaret For A relations in America that was developed the process and she loved parMoseley After leaving the U.S. Attorney’s office as a years ago. Cure Gala for benefiting Legacy especially theCarol final event Community of aBraun fabulous ticipating in the process. If you Healthseason Services Programs. debut forHIV/AIDS the Houston MuseumItof sought political office, you was an evening of fabulous entertainment, African American Culture (HMAAC). No sought her out. She had the dinner and dancing and raised a lot of one can reflect on that better than Sarah, power.” money.…….. IT’S MARDI GRAS to put all of the concession space up for bid once the who is a product of a Black father and a Shepard enjoyed rare 24TIME…….The Southern University airport renovation is completed in 2014. This made continued from page 1 Jewish mother. HMAAC has had an Honoree Patricia Bynum and James Brown Ann Bosman, Honoree Lt. General Russel Honore’ and Dana Chargois hour access to Texas governors Houston Alumni Chapter and their guests the final outcome appear less racially polarized. incredible first and is estab-working on “I think whatseason happened is,quickly we’ve been “I’m hoping that it (politics) did not play a and other state and local politicertainly knew how to start the Mardi Gras Both Hudson and Star have been tight-lipped lishing as a place thatbefore attractscame national this foritself three even on the counseason, all 789years, of them. Their 29thIAnnual 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 talent and initiates thought-provoking dis- who voted cil,” said Carolyn Davis, Mardi GrasCouncilwoman Scholarship Gala honored White House a few times, tions firm, Hudson would only disclose, “At this cussions about places and“And times.so I went with in favorindividuals of the people, no-bid contracts. for the city of Dallas.” several including Lt. General meeting at least a handful of point, the Dallas City Council has approved a plan Gregory Ayesh Mutope Ellen Ray and C. B. Claiborne Spotted at the show included Melanie Councilwoman staff recommendation. I’ve always supported staff Lindsey, Lou and Linda Lorrell – Dallas Russel Honore’, Barbara Jack, Patricia presidents, including John F. for the allocation and process for awarding concesand Calepha Johnson Lawson, HMAAC but Chairman of the Board Carolyn Davis sions at Love recommendation, weDavid didn’t win. It takes eight Bynum, Dennis Frasier, Stephens, Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Field. Hudson will continue to work of Directors, Guess, Jr. votes to winJohn hereMillette at the Clayton Horseshoe, Victor Hawkins, and and the eighth Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. with the city staff based on the plans approved by the HMAAC/CEO, Rev. Bill and Audrey vote won.” Kelvin Love……… DO THE RIGHT Shepard, who worked as a city council.” Lawson, Lawson, HudsonRoxanne is part-owned by Vanessa Giddings and by a trust the parking garage, they’ve been through 9/11, THING……Houston Community College constituent liaison for former Aranza of Star Concessions could not be reached Williams, Alyce Vanessa Gilmore, that manages theCoffee, assets of Johnson. Star is owned by they’ve been through the remodeling of the terminal, chose award-winning director, actor, writer, Harris County Commissioner for comment. Sharon Owens, Roxanne Chargois, Lisa prominent Democratic donor Gilbert [and] they’re now going through another remodelproducer and author, Spike Lee’s movieAranza. Squatty Lyons for some 20 For Davis and others, what stands out about the Chargois, Janice Linda, Lindsey To“Do some, wasBeal, the direct - some say heavy-hand- ing.” title, theitRight Thing” as their theme years and then Sen. John council’s decision is the second-guessing of city and Lou Gregory, Michael Helm, Ellen that turned Jodie Jiles, Davis Spike Lee and Sonceria Messiah-Jiles Attorney Jarvis Hollingsworth and HCC Chancellor Dr. Mary S. Spangler ed -the involvement Mayor TomSpike Leppert expresses similar feelings. for 2010 Black of History Gala. Lee Whitmire, D-Houston for about staff, which Davis says is unprecedented during her Ray, C. B. Claiborne, Carole Pinkett and to stop the tide. Leppert began his Joyce campaign “We also felt that they had never missed a paywas also In theApril, keynote speaker and the 10, was gifted at reading people three years on the council. Carol, Carolyn and John Guess, III. theReynolds deals from being approved, calling them too ment, they had paid on-time, and I asked the quesM Lifetime Achievement Award and politics at play. In fact, it “This has been the only time since I’ve been on the Fabulous sweet forShow!.......PUMP-Athe to incumbents andPublisher bad for Dallas’ image tion, ‘How much money had these concessionaires was presented the CEO and was Shepard who convinced council, that my colleagues have gone against city LICIOUS…….Putting their best foot foras the a fair place toMedia do business. given the city of Dallas?’” she said. of Defender Group Sonceria Turner to run for political office staff,” said Davis. “Remember, coming out of the ward, about 200 ladies attended the 2010 “TheseMessiah contracts, years, would award The answer to her question soon became evident. (Sonny) Jileslasting and her19husband in the late 80s. transportation committee we voted 10 to 0. Being a Kick Kidney majorOut portions ofDisease our newLuncheon terminal tobythe two incum“They have given the city a lot of money. Lots of Jodie L. Jiles, who currently serves as “I told her, ‘Ms. Shepard, I wearing their pump-a-licious shoes. Thebeen vetted money. If you own a building and you’ve got good newbie on the council, I looked to [the committee bent concessionaires without having Managing Director of RBC Capital Markets have interest in running. leadership on what weGail should do, because I Adams no Chair Ladychair’s] Merele Michael Helm Smith, Rhonda and Florence LoveTo event wasthe chaired by Merele Yarborough Corporation……… through competitive process. This has short-cir- tenants, you just don’t say, ‘Well, I’m going to kick which she replied, ‘You have just hadn’t been briefed on the Love Field situation.” Yarborough and Honoree and Roxanne Chargois who knows first-hand about thisand terrible EMPOWERING JOURNALISTS cuited new ideas and concepts discouraged com- them out because I think I want someone else who is no idea what you’re interested Davis’ recollections also suggest that the council’s Myra Rega disease and FUTURE…….During the need to kick it out of FOR THE theexispetitors, including firms owned by minorities, going to give me more or pay me more,’ you tend to in.’ She was literally the one deliberations weren’t always as contentious as they tence. On the scene were Terri Phillips, th Houston Association ofentrepreneurs,” Black JournalistLeppert 24 women and emerging said in keep the good paying tenant,” Davis said. who put the idea in my head,’?” eventually became.Honoree Indeed,Tony before theArgentina August meetBoard Chair/National Kidney Foundation Katishia Cosley, Mary Benton Joy to Sewing Wyllie, James and Dr. James Ward Awards andletter. Anniversary Dinner, four of an opinion “What they wereand trying accomplish is encouraghe said. ing there was literally no argument since the option Serving Texas, Sonnier, the“I’m best Southeast and brightest the Nicole mediadid industry hoping that itin[politics] 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 Regional Vice President, Crystal Wright, were includedinvolvement. Richelle Davishonored said ofand Leppert’s “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 Marion Johnson, Myra Rega, Phyllis Carey, Wyllie, Ralph able to Tony say that he did it forCooper, the 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 Williams, Clarease Yates, Keryl Douglas, andDavis, Roland Martin. to along withSpecial six of thanks her council colleagues, mended,” said Oakley. “The remaining space would “She knew the value of the postponed so that other options could be added. Regina Carrington, Gail Smith, Rhonda HABJ members Katishia Cosley, Mary was impressed by the incumbents’ track record as be bid out, and if [the new tenants’] rates were highvote because she had been Adams, Florence Love, Ebele Iloanya, “There was never an argument. Most of the conBenton, Joy Sewing andhardships Sherea Cary tenants, their post-9/11 and the unanimous er than what [the incumbents] were paying, the denied the right to vote,” Stacy McIntosh and Elouise Jackson, to tracts were going out for bid anyway,” Davis said. for a job well doneof……. NUTTIN’ BUT recommendation the transportation committee that incumbents’ rent would automatically escalate to Turner said. name a few. Adding a special touch to the “We just wanted the incumbents who [had] been STRINGZ……..Two-time Emmy award the deal go forward. match. How is that not fair?” Shepard's survivors include luncheon included greetings from Deborah there through 9/11 to stay there and recoup their winning urban rock violinist, Tourie “They’ve been through thick andand thin out there,” In another victory for the mayor, three council seven children, 30 grandchilDuncan, KHOU Channel 11 Great Day investment, with the amount of money they put into Damien Escobar are the creative geniuses said former Councilman Ed Oakley in support of the members on the losing end of the vote eventually dren, 24 great-grandchildren Houston, HFD poster-boys Errick Presley that airport. behind the innovative group Butthe building of crossed over to side with the majority on an 11-4 vote incumbents. “They’ve beenNuttin’ through and 10 great-great children. and Aaron Bond and a fabulous fashion Stringz. This dynamic duo dazzled the presentation by Neiman Marcus. Violinist Damien and Tourie Escobar crowd during the 2010 Power to End Stroke, MereleJohn Yarborough, Aabba Brown, W. Johnson, Jr. and Wayne and Judy McConnell Ebele Iloanya Nicole Sonnier, Errick Presley Continued Success!.....MENTORING Power of Legacy Soiree held at Hobby and Linda Johnson and Stacy McIntosh and Marion Johnson MIXER………To kick-off the Merele 2010 Black Center for the Performing Arts. Expo, the Houston Yarborough servedArea as theUrban eventLeague chair and hosted mentoring mixer welcoming Aetna, aGrammy award-winning gospel Susan L. Taylor, Publisher Emeritus of artist, Kirk Franklin and Judy and Wayne Essence Magazine to the city and honoring McConnell were honored………..LIFE IS five outstanding mentors. Thetheme honorees A CARARET…This was the chosen included Charles Savage, Executive for the 2010 Houston Chapter of Links, Director of the Fifth Ward Enrichment Inc. Cabaret Scholarship Gala benefiting Program, Algenita Scott-Davis, their Educational Fund. We saluteExecutive Chapter This is the uptown version. Director ofJacquelyn Houston Habitat forgala Humanity, President Alton and chairs, The 2010 Dodge Caliber Lawrence Allen, Director/Special Projects Diedra Fontaine, Marsha PennUptown and small wagon isfor thea festive answer for CEO buyers for HISD, Dr. Jonita Reynolds, Winell Herron evening full/Gulf seeking fuel economy, safety and ver-and Coast Community ServicesCENTURY Association of elegance……………A Diedra Fontaine, Marsha Penn, Jacquelyn Alton and Winell Herron Katishia Cosley, Johanna Thomas-Smith, Melanie Lawson and Sharron Melton satility. Dr. Wilson, Vice President/Shell OFFrazier EMPOWERMENT.……….The I remember two years ago when we Oil Company Houston Area Foundation. Urban League celebrated its were heading Niagara Congrats!......NEWEST CHAPTER….. 42nd Annual Equal for Opportunity DayFalls, Gala Canada and Buffalo, New York, theof The recently organized Cy-Fair Chapter along with about 900 folks who attended Dodge Caliber was the vehicle of Kicking Out Kidney Disease Terri Phillips and Deborah Duncan the Women of Achievement thisNational lavish event. Several corporations hostwere choice when it came to rent cars. ed their first event, “SisterSpecial II Sister” Health honored during the gala. kudos Wetotest droved the Dodge CaliberI. & Wellness Breakfast at Good Hope goes Honorary Chairs, Dr. Benjamin for a week prior to going on vacation. Baptist In addition to aPresident delicious Hall, IIIChurch. and Saundra Hall, Haul Then when arrived intreated Buffalo, and CEO Judson W.were Robinson, III breakfast, thewe guests toand athe panel Caliber was our first option as a rental Board Chair Barbaraby I. Seymour for a discussion presented Venisha Shepard, car. It seemed like the Caliber was the fabulous evening......... ONE NATION, nutritionist, Dornne Burnside, pharmacist vehicle of choice. ONE DREAM……The MissouriAlthough City and and Officer Rachelle Holman. With 2.o-liter, four-cylinder engine Vicinity of the NAACP celebrated new, theaBranch chapter has already surpassed their Judge Joel Clouser, Congressman Al Green and matched with a continuously-variable their Annual Freedom Fundservice Banquet and eldexpectations in providing to the State Rep-Elect Ronald Reynolds Honorary Chairs Dr. Benjamin L. Hall III and Saundra Hall HAUL CEO Judson W. Robinson, III and Cora Robinson transmission, theto Dodge Caliber presented awards Congressman Al had erly, veterans, youth and women. Should more enough to transport us Green, Missouri Citychapter, Police Chief Joel you wish to joinpower the contact Helen Fitzgerald, Laurie Vignaud, Evenly everywhere we wanted toorgo. 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Lieutenant Uhura celebrated its 106thfeature year of and service with a ver’s one-touch SIRIUS from Starradio. Trek, Nichelle Nichols, served dedication and unveiling of the Official satellite Loveless Mitchell, Chief Joel and Pauline Fitzgerald and Jane and Mayor Allen Owen John Guess, Jr., Actress Nichelle Nichols and Julia Robinson-Nelson at the Honorary Chair……. BRILLIANT Texas State Historical Marker presented Other standard equipment includesby There is an information display that dow. MINDS, BOLD LEADERS, BRIGHT the Texasfront Historical Commission and the heated seats, leather-wrapped CALIBER: HIGHLIGHTS tells you what direction you’re heading, The 2010 Dodge Caliber Uptown POSSIBILITIES…….The Houston Harris County Commission and steering wheelHistorical and tilt steering column. 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Joe Agris13 and the keynote Channel Sunday morning with was Melanie 2.0-liter four-cylinder $1,560 enjoyed our drive, with speaker smooth riding crossover vehicle waiting to happen. Warranty coverage includes a fiveformer champ, preacher and Lawson for your up event covered by71Ms. on I-10heavyweight leading to Highway into Safety equipment Exterior features include 17-inch alu- year or 100,000-mile powertrain limitentrepreneur, check George Foreman…….As Chag. the stateAlso capital. out our website at Speed sensitive power locks minum wheels, power-heated exterior ed warranty and 24-hour towing assisyou can see, this was an exciting year and defendernetwork.com tomentioned view the “Event My partner, Big John, that mirrors, fog lamps and a bright front tance. we look forward to a spectacular 2011……. of the Week.”…..From Chag’s Place there was no road noise and the tocar grille. 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