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By Aswad ent debilitating joblessness in the Black community Defender veral sessions on the connection between education s the nation and state braces themselves for at its 40th Annual Legislative Conference (ALC). the more conservative policies that will likewill be September 15-18 at the Walter E. Washington ly accompany the many Tea Party/Republier. can lawmakers who enjoyed overwhelming W. Burris (D- Ill) recently hosted a panel on “Exploring victories during the 2010 mid-term elections, ss Opportunities with the Federal Government.” Sen. one organization with a history of progressive action in the advocate of looking toward the future when it comes face of conservative opposition is preparing for a change of believes Americans should devote time into learning its own. s and becoming aware of new jobs in the emerging The NAACP Houston has a new president as D.Z. Cofield, pastor of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church ★CBC Page 3 (3015 MacGregor Way, 77004), takes over the helm. Reverend Cofield, a native of New York, graduated from Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania before earning his Masters Degree in Theology at the Dallas Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry from Faith Evangelical Seminary in Tacoma, Washington.

An adjunct professor at the College of Biblical StudiesHouston, Cofield also teaches nationally and internationally ofagainst Christianhis Education, Expository EWS SERVICE in the areas tions relative, who’s Preaching,

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Pastoral Ministries, and Worship and Educational Leadership. Cofield has received numerous honors and awards, including the Presidential Scholarship Award (Dallas Theological Seminary) and the H. A. Ironside Award for excellence in expository preaching. Additionally, Cofield, who has been pastor at Good Hope since 1994, has written for several Christian publications, including Preaching Today, Leadership Journal and the African-American Pastors’ Journal on Great Eulogies.

With his election in November, Cofield is now positioned to assume the presidency of NAACP Houston during a time when many are questioning the current and future relevancy of the 101-year-old organization. Recently, the Defender discussed with Cofield his vision for the NAACP

By ReShonda Tate Billingsley Houston in 2011.

DEFENDER Defender: What will be the NAACP Houston’s focus (main www.tsu.edu/giving areas of interest & action) during your time in office as presiexas Southern University’s president has come up or Wendy Adair dent? How contact will your leadership of the NAACP Houston differ with a plan he hopes will put an end to a controUniversity Advancement from your predecessors? versy surrounding the painting over of some hisAdair@tsu.edu D.Z. Cofield: I seek to build upon the history and work toric murals on the campus of the historically Black unithat’s already been done. So my commitment is to look at versity. But some students and community members wonder if his contribution of $50,000 for a Preservation H COFIELD, Page 2plan is enough to undo the damage. University officials say they know it’s not enough, but it’s a first step.

“We know $50,000 isn’t enough for the whole project.

It’s just enough to bring in a conservator to analyze the

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older than the age of 65. of financial Harrison faces charges of False rris County has Statement to Obtain Credit, for theft and Tampering with a tments recently Governmental Record, Theft, against Edwin and Misapplication of from allega- Fiduciary Property. Three of le from an eld- the charges are first degree ecile Harrison felonies that expose Harrison sponsible for a up to 99 years or life in prison. elated issues in ByThe fourth felony violations.

Gregory Daleis a state jailmisdemeanor his indictments Prosecutors argued that Snipes had reSpecial to the NNPA from the om the allegaceived $40 AFRO-American Newspapers ★INDICTED, Page 3 million since 1999, but had not completed tax returns and was involved in Following the federal imprisonment a tax resisters group. The actor denied his of actor Wesley Snipes on a three-year sen- involvement and said his failure to file was tence for failure to file income tax returns, a due to a mistake by his financial advisor. collection of celebrities, politicians, friends, The Friends of Snipes contend on and supporters are demanding the actor their website that, in addition to Snipes receive a fair trial. unfairly receiving the maximum sentence A group calling itself The Friends of of three years in prison on misdemeanor Wesley Snipes is pushing a petition for the charges, he was denied an appeal. Adfamous actor in order to bring awareness ditionally, the group claims that two jurors Imani Evans staff to extend to perceived misconduct duringdation his trial.by city from the Snipes trial sent out e-mails L TO THE NNPA FROM the contracts of Star Spearheading the movement is Snipes’ explaining that three other jurors presumed DALLAS EXAMINER Concessions and Hudson wife, Nicky and a laundry list of celebrithat Snipes was guilty before the trial Retail Sales - two firms with ties and supporters, including the Rev. Al began. In their e-mails, the two jurors NPA) - The arcane world of Judge ties Joe to prominent Sharpton, Denzel Washington, claimed the remaining jurors, in rendering ons contracts hasthousands been laid including Statebelieved that Snipes Brown, and of other Democrats, supporters. their verdict, never Helen would Giddings me, what theyAccording see isn’ttopretty.

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By Aswad Walker LULAC and Texas Association of Defender Black Personnel in Higher EducaThe NAACP, LULAC, Contion (TABPHE) recently held a press gressional Black Caucus and others conference, with partnering groups have not given up in their attempts to to announce the filing of a request halt curriculum changes, including for a proactive review of the Board’s Wesley Snipes erasing nearly the entire Civil Rights ratified curriculum changes by the chum, said a brief for Snipes’ appeal will Movement from classroom conversa- U.S. Department of Education and be submitted this month and the petition tions, that could do an incredible disits Civil Rights division. The request is slated to be submitted to the Supreme service to generations The of Texas public addresses many aspects of discrimiHouston community is remembering Court in February. included significant capital school students. a nation against minority public school longtime political “It’s not so much a case about Wesley investments, during a periIn May 2010, activist the State who Boarddied of Sept. students in Texas, including recent 11, Snipes, but it’s a case about the judicial od of uncertainty following Education ratified changes in the Texchanges to history and educational 2010. Beulah Shepard, process right now,” Meachum told the the 9/11 terror attacksas ultisocial studies curriculum radically standards 89, made her mark both in social studies.

AFRO during a recent interview. “This mately failed to carry the public school altering textbooks with “Education remains the most locally and nationally as a case is about the everyday man. Wesley argument. a decidedly conservative spin.

Many critical element in the long-term tireless fighter for civil Snipes is actually just a vessel because In the three years charged since that the ratified changes economic and social interests of rights and political justhere’s a bunch of people—Black and the council first embarked result in a whitewashing of Texas and all American citizens,” said Gary tice. white—who have been incarcerated when Eddie Bernice on its Love Field modernAmerican history by downplaying Bledsoe, Texas State NAACP PresiFuneral services will be they don’t necessarily need to be there, ization plan, the concesJohnson some and outright ignoring other hisdent and National Board Member. held at 10am at Galilee because the prosecution has not turned over Beaulah sionsthat they’re contracts torical havecontributionsMBC, made by African people of good will 6616 D.S. “Reasonable Bailey all the discoveries [evidence] Shepard emerged as by far the most contentious issue, Americans, Latinos and women. must guarantee that all students, Lane.

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Kickin’ back with K’Naan

music education in our schools. Every children? Here, Tavis talks about his study ever done underscores the value inspirational, primetime special, which of music education to young children, premiered December 29. butions by the likes of Damian Marley, Mos Def, Chali ue to nationwide budget cuts, Kam Williams: Hey, Tavis? First, let and the benefits that come from being

By Kam Williams 2na, Kirk Hammett of Metallica and Adam Levine of music education programs are exposed to music early on. And yet, CONTRIBUTING WRITER00me congratulate you on your upcoming Maroon 5. being eliminated from school 20th anniversary in broadcasting. one of the first things on the chopping During his early childhood, the Western music, which curricula nationwide a rapid pace. up images Tavis of Smiley: Thanks. block, when we talk about public eduSomalia.

The nameatalone conjures reached K’naan’s ears was pretty much limited to “Bob However, destruction, many concerned individu K W: I really enjoyed watching this cation, are the music programs. I just unbridled merciless warlords and ruthless Marley and Tracy Chapman,” until at 10, he became als, including Angeles Philharterror.

A placeLos where nobody is safe from the atrocities primetime special. What inspired you think that, long term, there’s a heavy fascinated by the hip-hop being emitting from a tiny car monic Dudamel, of war,conductor and whereGustavo eight year olds handletoAK-47s like devote the show to Dudamel and his price we’re going to pay for abandonspeaker. “I had heard a rap verse, but I had no idea what are adamant about ensuring that kids unveiled toys.

When Forbes magazine recently their mission to preserve music programs in ing music education. Dudamel is also it was back then,” he recalls. continue to be exposed to the enriching “Most Dangerous Destinations,” Somalia, above Iraq passionate about this, because as a schools?

At 14, K’naan and his three best friends were attacked world of music. topped the list. But it’s also and Afghanistan, child, he benefitted from a publiclyTS:“The Dudamel is obviously a rock by warlords, just one of countless indelible images for Theof fourth installment TAVIS Nation Poets,” where aofpoem can both inspire program his native star in the peace world of classical music. the impressionable financed teenager.music Having chasedinthem SMILEY REPORTS, “Gustavo Duand end wars.

Venezuela called El Sistema, which But for me, he’s also through a way ofthe openstreets of Mogadishu, eventually cornering damel: Conducting a Life,” theSomalias Growing up, it was bothprofiles of these is precisely the type of program we ing upthat a broader conversation about the boys in an alley, the men began shooting. K’naan young conductor and asks the question: informed musician/emcee K’naan Warsame, whowe is are ultimately going to need in this country.

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SPECIAL TO THE NNPA FROM THE WASHINGTON INFORMER JANUARY 6-12, 2011| |DEFENDER DEFENDER SEPTEMBER 16 – 22, 2010 Also, for the first time in its history, the The sessions will include “Beyond a 2 They will be holding several town hall meetings throughout the week to discuss National AIDS Strategy: Next Steps in the conference is partnering with the National (NNPA) - In what appears to be a racially incendiary jobs and education, said Cummings.

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Colonel Muammarvegetables Gaddafi, about a year It wasmy stir-fried roots people—the bus drivers healed. But we’re discovering keeping job. If you look at Cofield: I think it helps America.

Do you agree or K’Naan Cofield Elsie Scott, president of the CBC and “Sister Speak: Reducing HIV/AIDS in leadership summit. The coalition is the only recently with offered to stemsauce. the steady influx of Africans Szechuan I made it Civil a little too everyday workers that once disagree? they are still fresh. Those who the history of the Rights because it gives me an indecontinued from page 1needand Continued from Foundation, said that page people 1 to know the Black Community” and “Beyond Blood: nation-wide Black gay civil rights organizainto various European nations in an effort to keep spicy, I admit, but I think everybody saved their nickels to pay for Movement, those who served, Cofield: I strongly disagree. said President Obama’s election pendence to speak to issues I enjoyed it, aside from all the sweating. that federal jobssame are available, but no Bone Marrow Donation Among African tion. was a mark of a new society Gaddafi toldpart Italian theirit’s NAACP membership. those who were of thePrime might notEurope be ablewhite to if I and had civilized.

It’s very clear that the presence family met the fate, K’naan’s mother our strengths, weaknesses, opKW: How do you think African music willthat longer a matter of taking a civic exam and Americans A Health and Wellness The goal of this summit is to bring attenMinister Silvio Berlusconi on a recent trip to Rome We’ve gotten away from that lawsuits filed, the landmark would have to agree that the a paycheck coming from a of a Black president has rewould travel daily through the firefight to portunities and threats and deinfluence the rest of the world in the commust get back those people response to his election specific company.

If I worked moved the scab off the wounds having application by a supervisor.

Luncheon.” tion to issues pertaining to gaysreveals and lesbians; the European Union (EU)cases, should pay him always at leasthad 5bn the U.S.anembassy in read the hopes offoundation, securing and vise a strategic plan from those ing years? to fighting for the least, the last, an independent income source otherwise. for a large corporation, I we thought had been healed— visas for her and her loved ones.

Despite “There’re technological advances in the “CBC Foundation has an ongoing project including their fight for equality.

The ultieuros ($6.3 billion) a year to stop illegal African immifindings that will maximize our K: I think already up. that allowed them affecting to fight issues How will being a wouldn’t be able to speak to it it’s actually the wounds of prejudice, daily she persisted, on lost the and lastthe hiring process” Scott said. and “A the computer for people to be able to come tolocked increase AIDs awareness with fulltime mate goal isDefender: gration and avoid ain“Black Europe.” impact.denials, That’s the first thing. the world a big way now.

People justby a they couldn’t if employed Defender: Some call the with a strong voice or challenge Pastor help or hinder your ability racism, and injustice.

All those day embassy was looking in Somalia, Therethe areU.S. also some specific now scans each application for key research on how to prevent the spread of this together and have open and honest discusMassaging old racial wounds and growing concerns, aren’t aware of it.

For instance, there’s a specific company. times we live in a post-racial to serve effectively as president? them because of concerns of things we thought had been received visas to leave for America. issues we’re looking at, includgreat tune by Coldplay called “Strawberry words andcan’t phrases and we want the commu- disease,” Scott said. “We have a grant from sions.

Gaddafi hoped to capitalize on fears that millions of even describe it,” says ing“You voter apathy and inequities It’s essentially music. of nity to be cognizant of these changes to the Centers for Disease Control and are parSaid Sharon Lettman-Hicks, executive Africans,Swing.” who once lived underAfro-Pop the subjugation K’naan.

“It isjustice the most sensational, liberatin the criminal system. most of is of increase theirThere chances.”

EuropeanAnd colonial ruleVampire and whoWeekend’s were mademusic citizens ing feeling. was the weight of a worldticipating with other Black organizations to director of the coalition, “Black communiIt will be a more dynamic Afro-Pop. Africa has influenced many of the of hope onprocess. your shoulder suddenly This year’s conference willthat alsohas attempt to get out more attention to the public.” ties are in crisis. It’s critical that we support those nations, would continue to migrate to their than linear But we’ll biggest bands. So, I believe Africa has landed.

It was only then that I started to get break down the complex new healthcare law This year the conference will have at least the empowerment of anyone who desires to “Motheralready Country” andmusic without clear start with a strategic planning creptimpoverished, in and changed in the this certain value of life that I never had session. through a Cliff-notes-type guidebook.

Free one workshop focusing on Black women. contribute something positive to rebuilding means ofWest. employment.

People just don’t know to call it before.”

WithWhat littleare possessions and no Defender: the healthcare screenings, panel discussions, “But we want all aspects of the community our families, including LGBT people.”

African. knowledge of English, K’naan and his famiprograms offered and events KW: If you could have ★GADDAFI, one wish instantly and forums on serious medical issues the of especially those at a higher risk to be Page 6 ly boarded the last commercial flightinout led by the NAACP Houston that granted, what would that be?

Black community Mogadishu for Newwill Yorkbebefore settling in you will promote?

K: Wow! That would be for a sudden shift featured.

But there will be Toronto.

Cofield: It’s important for in my country from war, distrust and death tunes onfocus Troubadour particular on reflect the sum usThe to avoid being busy for the to peace, love and harmony. of K’Nasan’s life experiences.

Having spent HIV/AIDS marsake of beingand busy.bone We must 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 be strategic in what we last do. two years on the road, visiting over 50 countries from There’s the issue of mental Slovenia to Peru to Vietnam to Uganda, the health, the juvenile justice album is the sonic document system, which needs to be re- of an artist with much to apathy share, and andlack rap vamped, voter continued from page 1disproves music’s detractors who say of community involvement in that hip-hop has nothing newaleft to say. that punishment civic carries engagement.

The CD’s first Defender: What are the“Wavin’ Flag,” has of up to two yearssingle, in state become an international sensation, and was greatest challenges facing the prison. the official anthem the World Cup NAACP Houston going of forward Harrison, 54,hosted has this not summer by South Championship into 2011? been charged in his offiAfrica.

Reaching over 150 countries, the Cofield: There are three cial capacity, and the allesignature song was featured on K’Naan’s things we have to do. First, FIFA-sponsored Trophy Tour, which saw the gations do not involve refocus the organization. I emerging rap star spreading his message to thinkloss beyond the Houston any to Harris County. soccer fans in concerts staged all around the branch, the National Still, Harris CountyNAACP Judge world. and Emmett every organization has to Ed said he wants also goK’naan through has a time of re-recorded refocusing new versions Harrison removed from of the track with Will.i.Am to make sure they’re being trueand French the job.producer dance David Guetta to their mission and vision, and and a bilingual versions with Spanish “Looking at the imporhelping those they are called topop singer David Bisbal, French MC serve. Second, must redetance of that we position for Fefe, AI Otsuka from Japan, Jackie Cheung fine the fight. Iathear all time, the timeand Jane Zhang this county, this from China, Tattoo Colour the question of relevancy. Are from Thailand, bond ratings and allEgypt, those HHP from South Nancy from we (the Arjam NAACP) making a difthings, I think it’s very Africa, other inweGreece, Turkey ference?and I think it’s artists because important that he either and elsewhere. haven’t redefined the fight to Kam Williams: Hi K’naan, be suspended orto step thanks so much move beyond racism include for the time. things like The analdown in classism. some form or K:IMy pleasure. ogy use is that the NAACP fashion,” Emmett said.

KW:undisputed What washeavyweight the inspiration for Wavin’ is the Harrison denies the Flag? champion of Civil Rights. But charges, saying he is conthe problem is we’re living in fident hismixed innocence the era of martial will artists. be proven.

And a boxer will lose every time in that said fight.ifOur chalEmmett Harrison lenge isstep “Aredown we willing to won’t willingredefine the fight and change ly, he says he plans to our techniques to win today?” make sure is Third, we mustHarrison re-engage the suspended the community. Theuntil complaint charges work their way I hear is that the NAACP is disconnected from the comthrough the court system. munity; morewife concerned with Harrison has also seeking corporate sponsorships been charged. than connecting with grass-

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of reggae, funk, pop, soul and, above all, hip-hop.

K: I can’t remember specifically, it was just one of those moments when I had a melody in my head and a discontented, melancholy feeling. I just wrote that.

KW: Did it emanate at all from your childhood?

K: I think everything kinda’ does.

Everything is kind of shaped by life in general, so I guess it does feel like my childhood might have been an influence. But those things are pretty subconscious.

KW: Do you still feel a strong connection to Somalia?

K: Yes, I have many, many memories, which have impacted my life.

KW: Were you listening to a lot of American music while growing up?

K: You could live in Somalia forever and never need music from outside Somalia.

There are a lot of different styles and a variety of musical ideas developing right there.

KW: What did it mean for you to have Wavin’ Flag become the anthem of the World Cup? K: I used to get very excited watching the World Cup on TV as a child. So, to have any kind of involvement with the World Cup is a big, big honor.

KW: Are you a soccer fan and did you play

soccer in your youth?

K: Yes I am, and I did play, like most other children.

KW: How have you been received by the American hip-hop community?

K: Great! You can tell from what’s been happening for me. They’ve all been very supportive and showing love for what I do.

KW: Where do you think hip-hop is headed?

K: I think it will always go through phases, like how philosophy in ancient times would celebrate the body and the physical for a while, then focus on the mind and the spiritual. I think that those phases happen to us as well, and hip-hop is one of the best barometers of what is happening, because it reflects the feeling of young people. I see my music as following the feeling.

KW: When you look in the mirror, what do you see?

K: [Chuckles] Interesting… I often try to find the face of my teenage years. I don’t know whether it’s like this for everybody, but I can’t find it.

KW: What is your favorite dish to cook?

K: It probably would be good if I cooked more, but I just don’t do it very often. When I do, I find it very enjoyable. I made a dish

K: Yes I am, but not of what people ordinarily fear, fortunately. My fears are all internal. I’m afraid of my own self more than of anything external.

KW: Are you happy?

K: Happiness, I think, is one of the most elusive things on the planet. I believe that happiness is only appreciated in retrospect.

So, I’m always happy, given that I later find out that I was.

KW: How can your fans help you?

K: By being understanding of the fact that I don’t make music for them, but that I make music that’s about my past and about my most honest internal instincts. They need to understand that more than anything else. Wherever I go, it’s not about them, but where the music takes me.

KW: What has been the happiest moment of your life?

K: The birth of my first son.

KW: Do you have any regrets?

K: I guess I do have some regrets, but none big enough to obsess about.

KW: How do you want to be remembered?

K: As someone who was always interested in walking through life in a positive way and in affecting people in a positive way.

KW: Thanks again for the interview, K’Naan, and best of luck on your world tour.

K: Thank you so much, Kam.

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Unfortunateand most star-studded est andaofmost star-studded “Each these five men ly, he’s real pushover whenleft it class of Gridiron Gridiron Legends,” class of Legends,” an indelible mark on the he’s comes to players or coaches said Texas Bowl executive executive said Bowl gameTexas in Texas we are really fond of. and director Heather Houston. director Heather Houston. extremely proud to beguy associBob is that you “Each ofMcNair these five men left left “Each of these five men ated with each of them.

I knew in high school who fell an indelible mark on the the an indelible mark on want to thank thewith Gridiron hopelessly in love every game in Texas and we are game in Texas and we are Legends selection girl he’s ever kissed.tocommittee McNair is extremely proud be associextremely proud tojob bethey’ve associfor guy the who wonderful the believed so much ated with with each each of of them. them. II ated ★EDISON, Page 6 want to thank the Gridiron want to thank the Gridiron H EDISON, Page 4 Legends selection committee Legends selection committee for the the wonderful wonderful job job they’ve they’ve for

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on H.S. Darrell Ardison Darrell Ardison Sports on H.S. Houston’s top high school Although the 2010 calendar volleyball teams continued Sports

year to anways end, the 2010theircame winning recently.

2011 school5A basketball seaIn high the Class division, Houston’s top high high school Houston’s top school son did not. Here’s a look at what top-ranked Cypress Woods volleyball teams continued volleyball teams continued happened over the holidays. swept District 17-5A foes their winning ways recently. their winning ways recently.

The Westbury Christian Cy-Fair and Cypress Falls to In claimed the Class Class 5A division, In the boys the5A championimprove to 26-1 ondivision, the seatop-ranked Cypress Woods ship annualWoods Houston top-ranked Cypress son. of the 71st swept District 17-5A foes ISD tournament byOak, holding off swept District 17-5A foes No. two Klein 22-2, Cy-Fair and Cypress Falls to Jack Yatesand 103-91 attoDelmar Cy-Fair Cypress Falls defeated Cy-Fair win theto improve to Tournament 26-1 on on the the seaseaFieldhouse. improve to 26-1 Kingwood chamson.

Point guard Anthony Collins son. pionship.

No. twoseven Klein Oak, show22-2, (10No. points, two Klein Oak, 22-2, Cy Woods is assists) currently defeated Cy-Fair to win the cased masterful ball-handling defeated Cy-Fair to win ranked No. three in the the Kingwood Tournament chamand passing skills as he helped Kingwood Tournament chamcoaches’ state 5A poll while pionship.

Westbury Christian pionship.

Klein Oak jumpedwithstand to No. Cy Woods isfull-court currentlypresYates’ tenacious Cy Woods is currently five. Other Houston-area ranked No. three intothe the sure defense that led oneKaty highranked No. three in schools include coaches’ state 5A poll while percentage shot after another. coaches’ 5A poll while at No. 11state and No. 15 The Klein Oaktrailing jumped to No. No. After briefly in the Klein Oak jumped to Woodlands. five.

Other Houston-area first quarter, Westbury Christian five.

Other Houston-area Magnolia is the top area ranked schools include Katy led by asin many asinclude 12 points ranked schools Katy school the Class 4A state at No. 11 and No. 15 The (56-44) in the first half with at No. No.with 15 The poll at 11 No.and three Woodlands.

Delvin Dickerson (25 points, 12 Woodlands.

Friendswood, Brenham and Magnolia is the top area rebounds) and Tyler Guidry (23 Magnolia the top Barbers Hill isfalling in area line at school in the the Class 4A stateis points, eight rebounds) doing school in Class 4A state four through six.

Stratford poll at No. three with much of the damage. poll at No. withupstart ranked No. three nine and Damyeon Dotson led Yates Friendswood, Brenham and Friendswood, Brenham and Pearland Dawson is No. 11. with 23 points and 19 rebounds.

Barbers Hill falling in line at Barbers Hillis falling in line at Dawson 21-6 after regisIt marked the second loss in less four through six.

Stratford is four six. Stratford teringthrough a dramatic comebackis than week for the Lions whose ranked No. nine and upstart ranked No. nine and upstart win aover Deer Park last 66-game winning streak was Pearland Dawson is No. 11.

Pearland No. 11. week. TheDawson Eagles is prevailed snapped earlier by Findlay Prep Dawson is 21-6 after regisDawson is 21-6 after regis19-25, 27-25, 20-25, 25-10, of Nevada (95-69). hitter Darrion Martering dramatic comeback tering aaasdramatic comeback 15-12 outside tion chipped in with 21 points. win over Deer Park last win over Deer Park Yewande Akanbi ledlast the way Westbury Christian imweek.

The Eagles Eagles prevailed week.

The prevailed in the match with 22 kills. proved to 17-0 on the season.

19-25, 27-25, 20-25, 25-10, 19-25, 20-25, 25-10, After27-25, finishing in the top Dickerson was selected tourna15-12 as outside outside hitter 15-12 as hitter 10 at the prestigious Pearland ment MostAkanbi Valuableled Player.

Yewande Akanbi led the way way Yewande the Tournament last month, Collins and Guidry were named in the match with 22 kills. in the match with 22 kills.

Dawson is serving notice that to After the all-tournament After finishingwas inteam. the top finishing in the accomplishment notop This is the third time West10 at the prestigious Pearland 10 at the prestigious Pearland fluke. bury Christianlast has month, won the HousTournament last month, Tournament Magnolia earned its 20th ton ISD boys title.

Head coach Dawson is season servingwith notice that Dawson is serving notice that win of the a 21Russell Carr said he loves for accomplishment was no accomplishment was no 25, 25-10, 25-16, 25-15 vichis team to compete in the event fluke. fluke. because it★ARDISON, features some the 6 Page Magnolia earned itsof 20th Magnolia earned its 20th best teams in the Houston area. win of of the the season season with with aa 2121win 25, 25-10, 25-16, 25-15 vic25, 25-10,H25-16, 25-15 vicARDISON, Page 4

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ell, it’s only the first game of the season, but By Max Edison The BCS National Champidon’t think one person block me.

Max Edison you have By to be excited about the way thecan fightDEFENDER onship Game is right around the I’vetheir beenold getting double-teamed DEFENDER in’ Texans dismissed nemesis, the Indy all corner, pitting a pair of undefeated season, but I’m stillwas finding a way to Colts, last weekend at Reliant.

Of course, there a sellell, it’s it’s only the first game of the season, but combatants. No.1 rated Auburn make plays and help our defense.” ell, first game the season, but out crowd that wasonly morethe than amped upof for the kick-off of you have have to be be which excitedlongsuffering about the way wayTexan the fightfightTigers (13-0) VS the No.2 ranked How dominant has Nick you to excited about the the the NFL regular season, fansFairley in’ Texans dismissed their old nemesis, the Indy Oregon Ducks (12-0). been?

Heold lednemesis, top-ranked Auburn’s in’their Texans their the Indy hope will be firstdismissed visit to the playoffs.

Colts, last weekend at Reliant.

Ofatcourse, course, there was was sellOregon is paced by former defense thisintensity season with schoolColts, Of there aa asellYou last alsoweekend have to at beReliant. enthused the level the out crowd that was more than amped up for the kick-off of Aldine standout, quarterback Dar21up tackles lossesof and is out that was morequite thanrecord amped forbeen thefor kick-off teamcrowd displayed, which frankly has somewhat the NFL regular season, which longsuffering Texan fans ron Thomas (soph 6’3” 212lbs.). second in the Southeastern Conferthe NFL regularon season, longsuffering Texan fans underwhelming far toowhich many occasions when the team hope will be their their first visit visit to thewith playoffs.

Thomas and his fellow Ducks will ence 10½ sacks.

He has 55 hope be first the playoffs. takes will the field.

Normally, theto outcome is very predictable, You also have to be enthused at the intensity level the have their hands full dealing with an tackles, has recovered twothe fumbles, You also have to be enthused at the intensity level a big fat loss. team displayed, which quite frankly has been somewhat explosive Auburn football team that forced one and has an interception. team displayed, which quite frankly has been somewhat No, this was a different group of fightin’ Texans. On underwhelming on far far toowith many occasions when thebyteam team seemed to gain in momentum as the Only one word describes his underwhelming on many occasions when the defense, they came outtoo a surly attitude, led hisplay in takes the field.

Normally, the outcome is very predictable, season rolled on.

2010, dominant! takes the field.

Normally, the outcome is very predictable, “royal highness of surliness,” safety Bernard Pollard. big fat fat loss. All-World defensive The Tigers have assembled two “Basically, I try Williams to dominate so aaEven big loss. potential end Mario No, this was a different group of fightin’ Texans.

On of college footballs most dangerous they always say I’m the No, ready this was a different of fightin’ Texans.dominant On came to dominate, andgroup did just that. weapons, Heisman trophy winner man,” Fairley said. defense, they came out with a surly attitude, led by his defense, they with that a surly led simply by his The real keycame for theout squad, madeattitude, yours truly quarterback Cameron Newton (Jr. Fairley became the second “royal highness of surliness,” safety Bernard Pollard. “royal highness of surliness,” Bernard giddy with joy, was the way thesafety vaunted Texan Pollard. offense 6’6” 250 lbs.) and Lombardi Trophy Auburn defensive Even potential All-World defensive endJohnson Mariolineman Williams Even potential defensive end Mario Williams performed.

NowAll-World we all know that Andre is one to of win the winner defensive tackle Nick FairLombardi Award.

His defensive came ready to dominate, and did just that. came ready truly to dominate, and did justand that.Matt Schaub is a line the world’s dominant receivers ley (Jr. 6’5” 298 lbs.) . coach Tracy Rocker won the 40 lbs.

The real key for the squad, that made yours truly simply The real QB, key for squad, yours simply Pro-Bowl whothe can pass that withmade the best of truly them.

What Photos courtesy of the Texans I had an opportunity to visit of granite trophy in 1988 and giddy with joy, was the way the vaunted Texan offense giddy withunsure joy, was the way vaunted Texan offense we were of was if thetherevamped offensive line perRight guard Antoine Caldwell, above, (college photo) and left tackle #76 with #1 Fairley when he was in town sonally coached this year’s recipient. performed.

Now we all know that Andre Johnson is one of performed. we around all knowinthat Johnson one of could moveNow folks theAndre trenches and isprovide Duane Brown, belowceremony are key components of the Texan new rushing attack. recently for the Lombardi “It is very unique and it’s the world’s truly dominant receivers and Matt Schaub is the world’s dominant Matt Schaublanes is aa a very Schaub withtruly enough time toreceivers pass andand create running and found him to be a very personspecial moment,” Tracy Rocker Pro-Bowl QB, who can pass with the best of them.

What Pro-Bowl who canFoster. pass with theI’m best of them.

What for runningQB, back Arian Well, pleased to report Photos courtesy of the Texans Photos courtesy of the Texans able and confident young man. said of winningoffensive the awardline and then we were unsure unsure ofthewas was ifwith the flying revamped offensive line we were of if the revamped the O-line passed test colors, for at least #1 Right Right guard Antoine Caldwell, Caldwell, above, above, (college (college photo) photo) and and left left tackle tackle #76 #76 #1 Antoine Fairley, theguard SEC Defensive mentoring a winner.

“I’m so could move folks around in the trenches and provide could move folks around in the trenches and provideglad for week one.

Duane Brown, below are key components components of of the the Texan Texan new new rushing rushing attack. attack.

Duane below key Player of theBrown, Year, has been are labeled because I know the lanes work Schaub withknow enough time to him pass and create create running lanes and Schaub with enough to pass running Now we thetime Texans can and score points in bunches, by many as the most destructive time we put into it and the bickering for running back Arian Foster.

Well, I’m pleased to report for running Arian I’m pleased report but it traditionally has Foster. been anWell, air based attack.toAgainst Fairley is all smiles posing with back the Lombardi defensive force in college football, a between him and Ifor because you want the O-line passed the test with flying colors, at least the Colts, O-linethey passed the testthe with flying offense, colors, for at least introduced balanced which feaTrophy. label he readily embraces. someone to be their best.” week one. week tured one. the running of Arian Foster and the outcome was a “I come to play every week and #90, winning the Lombardi Now we we know know the Texans Texans can canFor score points in bunches, bunches, Now the score points in record-setting afternoon.

I’m very passionate,” #90 shared. resonated strongly in his mindset but it traditionally has been an air based attack.

Against butConsider it traditionally hasArian beenFoster’s an air based attack. yards Against this: RB 231 rushing on “I take pride in being very because of offense, the winners who the Colts, they introduced the balanced which fea-have the Colts, they introduced the balanced offense, on which fea33 carries (three TD’s) were the second-most Kickoff disruptive and I really come before him. tured the running running of Arian Arian He Foster and the the outcome was aa tured the of Foster and was Weekend in NFL history. recorded theoutcome first 200-yard “This means a lot because of all record-setting afternoon. record-setting afternoon. rushing performance in franchise history. Foster rushed the guys231 that rushing came before me Consider this:in RB RB Arian Foster’s yards on and this: Foster’s 231 125 rushing yards on forConsider 191 yards theArian second half and yards in the won itsecond-most like Ndamukong Suh last 33 carries (three TD’s) were the on Kickoff 33 carries (threeHouston’s TD’s) were therushing second-most on Kickoff fourth quarter.

257 yardsSapp represented year and Warren and Julius Weekend in NFL history.

He recorded the first 200-yard Weekend in NFL history.

He recorded the first 200-yard just the second 200-yard rushing performance in team his-being Peppers,” Fairley said.

“Just rushing performance in in franchise franchise history. history. Foster Foster rushed rushed rushing performance tory. named with thoseyards guys in on the the trophy forIt’s 191 yards inover the and second half and 125 for 191 yards the second half and yards for in the been saidin over again that125 in order is special.” fourth quarter.

Houston’s 257 this rushing yards represented fourth Houston’s 257 rushing yards Texansquarter. to achieve their goals season, theyrepresented must fea-to the What Fairley has meant just the second 200-yard rushing performance in team hisjust the second 200-yard rushing performance in team histure a more balanced offensive attack.

In other words, Tiger defense has been mirrored and tory. tory. improve a rushing game thatmagnified was simply in 2009. byabysmal his teammate quarterIt’sback been said Foster over and and over again that inthe order for the the It’s been said over again that in order for Big Arian saysover the team heard comments, back Cam Newton.

Texans to achieve achieve their line. goals this this season, season, they they must must feafeaTexans to their goals especially his offensive “It’s really impossible to put in ture a more balanced offensive attack.

In other words, ture“We’ve a moreheard balanced offensive attack.

In other words, this whole offseason about how our run words what Cam has meant to our improve rushing game that that was simply simply abysmal in 2009.

2009. improve aa rushing game was abysmal in game wasn’t as efficient lastteam,” year and how if we had a run Nick explained.

“At times Big back Arian Foster saysthis the and teamcould heardhave the comments, comments, Big back says the team heard the game, weArian could Foster have done done that,” he has actually carried the team, especially his offensive line. especially his offensive line.refusing to let us lose, even in games “We’ve heard heard this this whole whole offseason offseason about about how Page our run run “We’ve our 6 when our★TEXANS, defensehow didn’t play game wasn’t as efficient last year and how if we had a run pargame wasn’t as efficient lastticularly year andwell.” how if we had a run game, we we could could have have done done this this and and could could have have done done that,” game, Fairley also admiresthat,” Newton for his ability to play at a high level ★TEXANS, Page Page 6 6 ★TEXANS, Fairley has dominated collegiate H FAIRLEY, Page 4

H.S. Football Games of the Week H.S. Football Games of the Week offenses and terrorized QB’s.

Pearland Champions honored

By Darrell K. Ardison DEFENDER

Several Houston area high

By Darrell Darrell K.toArdison Ardison By K. schools projected earn a spot DEFENDER DEFENDER in the playoffs went into their third game of the season still

By Darrell K. Ardison Several Houston area high high Several area Defender seeking thatHouston first victory. schools projected totoearn earn spot schools spot After projected advancingto the aaClass in the playoffs went into their in The Pearland community will honor the the playoffs went into their 4A state semifinals last year, third game of the season still Pearland High School varsity football third game of the season still Pearland Dawson was one of team with seeking that first first victory. a championship parade Saturday, seeking that victory. those schools after losing Jan. to 8 beginAfter advancing to the Class ning at 4:30 p.m.

After advancing to the Class Class 5A stalwarts Clear Springs 4A state semifinals semifinals last year, year, Festivities will Ridge. commence in front of 4A state last and Conroe Oak Pearland First Baptist Church on Pearland Dawson was one of corner of Pearland Dawson was one of DAWSON (1-2) vs. NIMITZ (1-2) the Pearland Parkway and Broadway (FM those schools after losing to 518). The those schools after losing to Dawson broke into the winparade will proceed down Pearland Class 5A stalwarts Clear Springs Class 5A stalwarts ning column with aClear 28-0 Springs victoryParkway and end behind Pearland High School at the football and Conroe Oak Ridge. and Conroe Oak Ridge. 4A powon the road at perennial stadium (The Rig).

DAWSON (1-2) vs.

NIMITZ (1-2) DAWSON (1-2) vs. NIMITZ (1-2) led erhouse Dayton.

The Eagles Pearland ISD is sponsoring the event and the Dawson broke into the Steve winDawson broke into the win21-0 at halftime behind parade is expected to last about an ning column with a 28-0 victory ning column three-yard with a 28-0TD victory Orisakwe’s run,hour.

The 16-0 Oilers defeated No. 1-ranked Euon the road at perennial 4A powon road at11-yard perennial 4A powTrethe Oliver’s scoring run less Trinity 28-24 on Dec. 18 in the Class 5A Dierhouse Dayton.

The Eagles led erhouse TheTD Eagles and an Dayton. eight-yard run led by vision I state championship game before 43,321 21-0 at halftime behind Steve 21-0 halftime behindTDSteve PaytonatJones.

A 40-yard pass Austin (dark uniforms) hopes to improve to 3-0 this week against rival Milby. Here they faced fans at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington to secure Orisakwe’s three-yard TD run, Orisakwe’s run, Scarborough from Garry three-yard Kimble to TD Randall last week in a 50-0 victory. theTre school’s first state football title.

Tre Oliver’s 11-yard scoring run Oliver’s scoring was run Weeks in the11-yard third quarter Here’s a recap of what took place Chamand an eight-yard eight-yard TD run by on and an by the only scoring in TD the run second he purposefully set up a tough Garner rushed for 164 yards and 3 loss to Elkins in the 2010 seapionship Saturday.

Payton Jones.

A 40-yard TD pass Austin (dark uniforms) hopes to added improve toadditional 3-0 this this week week against rival Milby. Dayton Here they they faced Austin (dark uniforms) hopes improve 3-0 Milby.

Here faced Payton half. Jones. A 40-yard TD pass non-district schedule to help pre- to twoto scoresagainst to sonrival opener, couldn’t ARLINGTON – It took the Pearland Oilfrom Garry Kimble to Randall Scarborough last week in a 50-0 victory.

Scarborough last weekdown in a 50-0 from Garry Kimble to Randall pare DAWSON VS. NIMITZ for district games the victory. give SFA an advantage they overcome four first-half ersWeeks nearly in 14 the minutes toquarter finally feel in Weeks in the third wasat home third was The Eagles look quarter to continue line. “You have to get through would never relinguish. turnovers despite rushing for 178 thethe monstrous facilityin known as the only scoring inaffectionately the second he purposefully settoup up tough Garner Garner rushed for 164 to yards and 33 loss in to the Elkins in the the 2010 seascoring the purposefully set tough 164 yards and loss to Elkins in 2010 seatheironly winning ways thissecond week he some tough games getaabetter,” Milbyrushed will befor trying get into yards game’s first 24 min“Jerry’s World” in reference to Dallas Cowboys half. non-district schedule to help preadded two additional scores to son opener, Dayton couldn’t half. to help pre- added additional scores of to son when they take on Aldine non-district Wells said. schedule “There isn’t an easy the wintwo column at the expense utes. opener, Dayton couldn’t owner JerryVS. Jones.

DAWSON NIMITZ pare for district games down down the the give give SFA an advantage advantage they overcome overcome four the first-half first-half DAWSON an they four Nimitz. VS. TheNIMITZ Cougars notched pare weekfor fordistrict us.” games their SFA long-time rivals. Buffs’ Angleton turned tables in Facing a bigger andtofaster opponent in “You have to get through would never relinguish.

The Eagles look continue line. turnovers despite rushing for 178 178 Thefirst Eagles lookweek to continue “You to get through would never relinguish. for their win last by rally- line.

AUSTIN (2-0)have vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman turnovers the seconddespite half. rushing Senior quarterEuless Trinity, the ways state’s this top-ranked Class 5Atough games to get better,” their winning week some Milby will be trying to get into yards in the game’s first 24 mintheir winning thisroad week to get better,” Milby will be trying get into yards in the game’s 24 mining from behindways on the to some Thistough is angames old-fashioned rival- and dimunitive widetoreceiver back Quandre Diggsfirst (91 yards on school No. 1 take in several polls, whenandthey they on national Aldine prep Wells said.

“There isn’t an easy easy the win win Bautista column at atwill the expense expense of utes. utes. when take13-9. on Aldine Wells said.

“There isn’t an the column the of defeat Conroe Nimitz ry game so you can throw the Sergio have their 30 carries) scored on a one-yard Pearland sputtered on both sides of the week ball infor theus.”

Nimitz.

Thewith Cougars notched their long-time rivals. Buffs’ Buffs’ sneak Angleton turned the tables tables in Nimitz.

The Cougars notched week forout us.” window. their long-time rivals.

Angleton the in trailedearly 9-6 lesstrailed than twoat the records team primed for confrontation. to capturned a 53-yard, 15-play game’s stages and 7-0 close of the their first win last week by rallyAUSTIN (2-0) vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman the second half.

Senior quartertheir first win last week by rallyAUSTIN (2-0) vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman the second half.

Senior quarterremaining in the fourth SFA has a chance to improve ANGLETON (2-1) vs. ALIEF ELSIK (2-1) drive in the third quarter to give theminutes firstfrom quarter. ing behind Torian on the the road road to to This This3-0 is an an old-fashioned old-fashioned rival-Hoffpauir and dimunitive widepossum receiver back Quandre Diggs (91 yards on on Pearland Center Derek holds the championship trophyinwhileback his team teammates surround him. ing from when behind on to is rivaland wide receiver Quandre Diggs (91 yards quarter Amos demolishing Thedimunitive Wildcats played his a 17-10 edge.

It tookConroe ET 90 seconds toNimitz cover 62 yards in so after defeat 13-9. ry game you can throw the Sergio Bautista will have their 30 carries) scored on a one-yard defeat Conroe 13-9.

Nimitz ry game so you can throw the Sergio Bautista will have their 30 carries) scored on a one-yard hauled a 65-yard touchdown Scarborough 50-0 at Barnett the first quarter against Dayton.

The Wildcats were at it again three playsin capped a 55-yard touchdown runout the However, the Oilers’ defense began tofor up peared to be full motion when Orwig pushed a trailed 9-6 withbyless less thanat two two records window. team primed forstiffen confrontation. sneak to cap 53-yard, 15-play trailed 9-6 with than records outMustangs’ the window. team primed confrontation. sneak to cap aa 53-yard, 15-play pass from Flavies Heffner the Stadium. quarterback In the opening 12 minutes, the in theinfourth quarter. from Tevin Williams to open the game’s scorand when William Messenger sacked Trojans’ 37-yard field goal attempt wide right to keep the minutes remaining in the the gamefourth Casey SFA Davis has aa tossed chancethree to improve improve ANGLETON (2-1) vs. ALIEF ALIEF ELSIK (2-1) drive drive in Jackson, the third third who quarter to give give minutes remaining in fourth SFA has chance to vs.

(2-1) in the quarter to 1:58 mark to provide touch- ANGLETON Broncos (2-1) dictated theELSIK game’s Ryan rushed for ing.

Tyler Orwig kicked the extra point and the quarterback Brandon Carter for a four-yard loss Trinity advantage at seven points. quarter when Torian Torian Amos Amos to to 3-0 after demolishing The Wildcats Wildcats played possum in his his team team aa 17-10 17-10 edge. edge. quarter when after demolishing The played possum in winner. down3-0 passes and ran for two tempo and jumped out to an early Trojans ledin7-0. on50-0 third-and-11 at the Pearland 15-yard-line, theDayton.

By theThe endWildcats of the firstwere quarter, hauled a 65-yard touchdown Scarborough 50-0 at Barnett the first quarter against Dayton.

The Wildcats were at it itEuless again Trinity hauled in a 65-yard touchdown Scarborough at Barnett the first quarter against at again Dawson coach Ericfailed Wells said more while running back Tavares 10-0 advantage. After a tough 8Pearland’s offense to pick up a first ★H.S. FOOTBALL, Page 6 Oilers’ faithful breathed a sigh of relief. had a 141-15 edge in total yardage over Pearlpass from from Flavies Flavies Heffner Heffner at at the the Stadium.

Stadium. Mustangs’ Mustangs’ quarterback quarterback In the the opening opening 12 12 minutes, minutes, the the in in the the fourth fourth quarter. quarter. pass In down in its first two possessions of the game.

Moments later, a momentum swing apand.

Yet the fight had just begun.

1:58 mark mark to to provide provide the the gamegame- Casey Casey Davis Davis tossed tossed three three touchtouch- Broncos Broncos dictated dictated the the game’s game’s Ryan Jackson, Jackson, who who rushed rushed for for 1:58 Ryan winner. down passes and ran for two tempo and jumped out to an early H PEARLAND Page 4 winner. down passes and ran for two tempo and jumped out to an early Dawson coach Eric Wells said more while running back Tavares 10-0 advantage.

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New Attitude Texans Offense Yields Results of college football. Because of this fact, Fairley doesn’t believe the Tigers will be intimidated by the spotlight of the sport’s biggest game.

“We have tremendous respect for Oregon and what they’ve accomplished this year. We know they’re a very, very explosive team. We also know the level of competition we’ve faced this year, especially on the road. We’ve been down early and fought our way back. We’ve been in close games and pulled those out as well. I think we’re playing our best football at the right time of the year.”

Success is not new to the Auburn football program, recognition has been fleeting. The 2004 team went undefeated and featured 4 first round draft picks, but did not play in the BCS National Championship game.

They finished #2 overall. Needless to say, this denial is yet another issue that fuels Nick Fairley and the Auburn Tigers.

“We’re very aware of what happened in 2004,” Fairley said. “We have a chance to right that wrong and get the respect we feel we deserve. We plan to do just that, win that championship. I still got some dominating to do.”

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in David Carr that he gave him despite the personal pressures that were $8 million dollars for one year put on him this season. and of course, the next year he was “It shows what a quality guy Cam gone. He also believed so much in is,” said. “It would be difficult linebacker Brian Cushing’s excuse BeallFairley is the Man to What imagine playing and you playing well unof overtrained athlete syndrome happens when der thatantype of scrutiny that he actually met with NFL blister opponent for a all season, but Cam and195 I take myrushing hat off to him.” commissioner Roger Goodell to careerhas high yards The19personal team success that try and get Cushing’s four-game on just carries. and You’re Nick has experienced this seasuspensions reversed or reduced. namedFairley C-USA Offensive

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by Garrison and Rockets Shop. ★TEXANS, Page 6 run the play and convert four-of-nine opporPearland’s defense, a 12-yard pass we executed it tunities on third down while much-maligned for most of from Anderson to perfection,” completing just three passes for the season, sealed the deal in CLASSIFIEDS to tight end Cole said Anderson, 75 yards. dramatic fashion by forcing Staudt. who passed for The Trojans closed to an incomplete pass on fourth  Trey Anderson Garrison top high 202 yards by Houston’s school within 21-17 with 4:33 left in down at the Pearland 36-yard  covered theteams final six rushing completing 17-of-23 passes volleyball continued the third quarter after mounting line. For the second time in  yards with 10 minutes, four           and added 38 rushing yards their winning ways recently. a 69-yard drive in five plays. three weeks, Garrison was          seconds in the second on four carries. tried toK. Ardison In the left Class 5A division, By “I Darrell Terrance Tusan rumbled in the inserted in the secondary with  stanza to get the Oilers on look confused as the DEFENDER signals top-ranked Cypress Woods end zone from two yards out to the game on the line.           the scoreboard.

Dylanfoes Novak were coming in so we could         swept District 17-5A culminate the drive.

“I was glad to get my booted extra pointFalls and the  andHouston be able area Garrison’s Several high Cy-Fairthe and Cypress to get them relaxed third TD run hand on the ball,” said Gar   game was tied at 7-7. to hit them deep.”projected to earn schools a spot improve to 26-1 on the seaof the game at the start of the rison, who also rushed for 121            Ukwuachu, a standoutwent into                in the playoffs son.“It took us awhile to fourththeir quarter from two yards yards on 28 carries and was get things going, but once                  defensivethird end who gamealso of plays the season stillthe Oilers another No. two Klein Oak, 22-2, out gave named the offensive player           we settled in and got our wide receiver, said hefirst wasn’t seeking that victory. defeated Cy-Fair to win the brief 11-point lead (28-17).          confidence up, we felt that CLASSIFIEDS be onadvancing the field to the Class            “My offensive line started Kingwood Tournament cham- supposed toAfter we could move the ball on        for that play. getting a push up front and 4A state semifinals last year, pionship.  them,” said senior center “Normally Myles  for me to run Pearland Dawson wascreated one creases of Cy Woods is currently           Derek Hoffpauir. “We’ve Kanipes those is the receiver through,”   schoolsonafter losing tosaid Garrison, a New ranked No. three in the been down early before and          that play,Class but he gotstalwarts hurt in the native who moved with 5A ClearOrleans Springs coaches’ state 5A poll while  we don’t discourage easily.”           first quarter CoachOak Heath andand Conroe Ridge. his family to Houston following Klein Oak jumped to No.       ET answered with a 35told me IDAWSON was taking(1-2) his place,” Katrina. “Our gamevs. NIMITZHurricane (1-2) five. Other Houston-area          yard field goal by Orwig at said Ukwuachu, who is ver- into plan             Dawson broke the was win-to mix up our outside ranked schools include Katy the 5:28 mark of the second               bally committed to Boise State and inside rushing game.” ning column with a 28-0 victory at No. 11 and No. 15 The                quarter to take a 10-7 advanand was named game’s Carter’s two-yard TD on the the road at perennial 4A powWoodlands.   tage. outstanding defensive player.The Eagles led erhouse Dayton.

Magnolia is the top area 21-0 at halftime behind Steve school in the Class 4A state   Orisakwe’s three-yard TD run, poll at No. three with   Tre Oliver’s 11-yard run Friendswood, Brenham and named tournament MVP after scoring  andpoints, an eight-yard Barbers Hill falling in line at scoring 28 including six TD run by  Continued from page 3  three-pointers.

5-foot-10 against rival Milby. Here they faced PaytonThe Jones.

A 40-yard TD pass Austin (dark uniforms) hopes to improve to 3-0 this week four through six. Stratford is   junior guard of Scarborough last week in a 50-0 victory. fromdrained Garryhalf Kimble to Randall ranked No. nine and upstart   Yates slipped to 11-2 with his treysWeeks in the second in thequarter third quarter  was Pearland Dawson is No. 11.  the loss. Lions head coach Greg enabling the Marlins to take a  the only scoring in the second he purposefully set up a tough Garner rushed for 164 yards and 3 loss to Elkins in the 2010 seaDawson is 21-6 after regis Wise says he saw some positive 38-25 advantage into intermishalf. non-district schedule to help pre- added two additional scores to son opener, Dayton couldn’t tering a dramatic comeback  things to build on and some    overcome   four     sion.

DAWSON VS. NIMITZ pare for down the SFA they first-half win over Deer Park last   district games   give   an advantage areas that need improvement.  Clarence Shelvin, an all The Eagles look to continue line. “You have to get through would never relinguish. despite rushing for 178 week.

The Eagles prevailed   turnovers      Wheatley defeated Madi week some tough     Milby  will  be trying tournament selection, had 18    their winning ways this games to get better,” to get into yards in the game’s first 24 min-  19-25, 27-25, 20-25, 25-10, son 76-73 in the third-place      expense  of  points forwhen Madison (13-7).take on  they Aldine Wells said. “There isn’t an easy the win column at the utes.

15-12while as outside  game Bookerhitter T. Washing        Gilbert Carter led Langham Nimitz.

The Cougars notched week for us.” their long-time rivals.

Buffs’ turned tables Yewande Akanbi led the way             Angleton    the  in  ton knocked off Worthing 70-51 Creek (10-8) with 22 points.          Lawrence their first win last week by rallyAUSTIN (2-0) vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Putman the second half.

Senior quarterin the match with 22 kills.          in the consolation champion Theing Clear Springs girls on the road   back  Diggs (91     from behind to This is an old-fashioned rivaland dimunitive wide receiver Quandre yards on After finishing in the top ship.                     defeated Manvel 77-53 in the defeat Conroe 13-9.  Nimitz ry game so you can throw the  Sergio Bautista will have their carries) scoredon a one-yard 10 atMadison the prestigious     shook offPearland its dis  30      finals of trailed the Alvin9-6 Lions Holi-less than          with two records out the window. team primed for confrontation. sneak to cap a 53-yard, 15-play   Tournament last month,       appointment from the Houston        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 Dawson is serving that day Classic.

ISD tournament and notice came back  Region III-4A favorite La           quarter when Torian Amos to 3-0 after demolishing The Wildcats played accomplishment was no                                      to win the Kingwood Holiday                    possum     in    his  team   a 17-10    edge.

Marque held off Seven Lakes  hauled in a 65-yard touchdown Scarborough 50-0 at Barnett the first quarter against Dayton.

The Wildcats at it fluke.                         were    again          Classic gold championship with 63-59 in the ALHC boys final                   pass from Flavies Heffner at the Stadium.

Mustangs’ quarterback In the opening 12 minutes, the in the fourth quarter.

Magnolia earned its 20th an 81-74 win over Langham         as Julien Lewis scored 26 of  1:58 mark to provide the gameCasey Davis tossed three touchBroncos dictated the game’s Ryan Jackson, who rushed for win of the season with a 21Creek.              his game-high 29 points in the  winner. down passes and ran for two tempo and jumped out to an early 25, 25-10, 25-16, 25-15 Jonathan Barfield wasvic  second half.

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green industry.

The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, which funds the legislative conference, wants to ensure that the Black community is aware of the changing job market, new jobs and how to prepare for them.

“So many people will never return to the jobs they lost,” said Rep. Elijah E. The CBC wants to ensure that the Black community is aware of the changCummings (D-Md.), honorary co-chair of JULY 11 – 17, 2010 | DEFENDER 7 this year’s events. “It’s our responsibility to ing job market, new jobs and how to prepare for them. increase their ability to do the jobs that are

By Shantella Y. Sherman A Defender & Texas informed,” Children’s Hospital Alliance SPECIAL TO THE NNPA FROM THE WASHINGTON INFORMER available to them.” row donation.

Scott added.

They will be holding several town hall The sessions will include “Beyond a Also, for the first time in its history, the n appears Aid tips: (NNPA) - In what be a racially incendiary meetingsFirst throughout the week to discuss National AIDS Strategy: Next Steps in the conference is partnering with especially the National Sit in atobooster seat until a he mark of a new year after going to the move, Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, jobs and education, said Cummings.

Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Black America” Black Justice Coalition to hold an LGBT child is 4’9” tall. opens a great opportunity bathroom and before eating. recently stem the steady Elsie for Scott, president of the CBC and “Sister Speak: Reducing HIV/AIDS in leadership summit. The coalition is the only n Take parents to evaluate plate to the sink after offered toJunior High age influx of Africans into various European nations in an effort to keep Foundation, said that people need to know the Black Community” and “Beyond Blood: nation-wide Black gay civil rights organizatheir child’s current finished eating. n Increase intake of fruits Europe white and civilized.

Gaddafi told Italian Prime that federal jobs are available, but it’s no Bone Marrow Donation Among African tion. responsibilities and help them set and vegetables.

Elementary school age Minister Silvio Berlusconi on a recent trip of to Rome that longer a matter of taking a civic exam and Americans A Health and Wellness The goal of this summit is to bring attennew goals for the upcoming year. n Limit the amount Children that are school age the European Union (EU) should pay him at least 5bn having an application read by a supervisor.

Luncheon.” tion to issues pertaining to gays and lesbians; Adults are not the only ones who sugary drinks, including can often benefit the most from euros ($6.3 billion) a year to stop illegal African “There’re technological advances in the including their fight for equality.

The ulti“CBC Foundation has an ongoing project can make resolutions, and in fact soda, energy drinks and immiNew Year’s Resolutions. Good gration and avoid a “Black hiring process” Scott said.

“A computer to increase AIDs awareness with fulltime mate goal is for people to be able to come parents should encourage children other Europe.” fruit drinks. resolutions for school age kids (5 to Massaging old racial wounds and growing concerns, now scans looking for key research on how to prevent the spread of this together and have open and12honest discusto come upeach withapplication some of their n Choose non-violent year olds) might include: Gaddafi hoped to capitalize on fears that wordsresolutions. and phrases and we want the commu- disease,” Scott said. “We have a grant from sions. own n Limit the amount of fruit television shows andmillions of Africans, who once lived under the subjugation nity Ittois be cognizant these changes to the Centers for Disease Control and are parSaid Sharon Lettman-Hicks, executive very importantoffor children video games and spend no of juice to eight to 12 ounces European colonial rule and who were made citizens of increase their chances.” ticipating with other Black organizations to director of the coalition, “Black communito lead the effort in setting their more than two hours on each day and avoid other resolutions and goals andwill notalso for attempt to get out more attention to the public.” those nations, would continue to migrate to their This year’s conference ties are in crisis. It’s critical thatsugary we support these activities. drinks, including parents to force them. Parents can “Mother and“self without break down the complex new healthcare law This year the conference will have at least the empowerment of anyone who desires to fruit Wipe negative talk” clear soda and other drinks. Country”n impoverished, help get children involved guidebook. in goalmeans of employment. through a Cliff-notes-type Free one workshop focusing on Black women. contribute something positive to rebuilding n Eat (i.e.

“I can’t do it” or “I’m an extra serving of setting and sitting down panel together healthcare screenings, discussions, “But we want all aspects of the community our families, including LGBT people.” so dumb”) out of vocabulary. vegetables and fruits each day – and some ideas butissues in the especially those at a higher risk to be ★GADDAFI, and mentioning forums on serious medical n Find constructive waysPage to 6 continuing to add another allowing the child towill makebetheir Black community deal with stress and anger. vegetable and fruit every A broken is be a crack or break in a bone that is a result of own decision.

Children featured.

But there bone willwill be Good outlets can include week or two, until they get to the an accident or fall. more excited tofocus execute the goals you might see if your child has a broparticular on Signs exercising, playing sports recommended intake of 1-1/2 kenweeks bone include intense pain, swelling around the injured area, in the later and months HIV/AIDS and bone mar- when outside, reading, writing in a to 2 cups each day. inability to use the leg or arm, the bone under the skin looking they hadbent a sayand in what they wanted n journal or discussing Drink 3 to 4 cups of low-fat sometimes even the bone breaking through the skin. to accomplish.

Write the resolutions problems with an adult.

Following are the things to do when your child breaks a bone: milk each day. down and• post in a common Put them a splint on an arm or leg that is broken. A splint is n Apply sunscreen before High School age place in theanything home to remind you canthe tie to a body part to stop it from moving. A going outside and reapply Several resolutions listed for continued fromyou page 1 up withmagazine or stick may be used as a newspaper, child of therolled-up goals came it every few hours. younger kids are also very splint.

Use together.

Remember to something start small that is hard and solid. that carries a punishment n Get involved in a team or applicable for teenagers; some • resolutions Never tie the body to the splint so tight that blood can’t move with of upyour to two years in and statework individual sport to to the area. additional resolutions for teens your way up over a few weeks or prison. become more active.

• If you think a leg bone is broken, don’t let your child walk might include: months so that yourhas kidsnot will not Harrison, n Participate in more active on54, it. n Get more involved in become overwhelmed orreduce give up been charged in histooffi• Ice helps pain and swelling. Do not put ice right on free play each day. helping the community too theand skin; cialsoon. capacity, theinstead alle- wrap it in a towel. Leave it on for five n Spend less time indoors by volunteering, working minutes orresolutions less at a time. Remember R.I.C.E – rest, ice, Sincedo New Year’s gations not involve playing video games with community groups or compression (pressure) can just hard County. for kids to keep and elevation (arm or leg is higher any be loss to as Harris and watching television. by joining a group that thanadults, the heart level). as theyHarris are for parents can Still, County Judge Children should limit TV helps people in need.

Do not give your child anything to eat or drink until you see help kids• plan andhe stick to their Ed Emmett said wants and computer use (screen the doctor. n Get help to cope with resolutions by helpingfrom them come Harrison• removed time) to just one or Do not wait to take your child to your doctor or a clinic. A stress that leads to up or schedule to meet broken bone should be checked out right away. thewith job. a plan two hours each day, and Encourage children to eat more vegetables in fun and fresh ways by making new feelings of anxiety each resolution, encouraging them Whatattothe do importo prevent broken bones year’s resolutions together.

“Looking only watching and playing or anger. during any setbacks andfor • that Never leave ahelping young child alone on a high place, even for a tance of position age-appropriate shows n Ask a trusted adult to fewonseconds. includes sofas, changing tables and or n Put away toys when them get back track, andThis keeping year to put new responsibilities this county, at this time, and games. help with making shopping carts.

Your child can have a bad fall. them motivated by providing goals in place to better strengthen finished playing. n Work towards a goal of bond ratings and all those difficult decisions.

• Keep crib rails up to your baby’s chin at all times. n Put away clothes after positive their child’s development. things, •reinforcement.

I think being physically active for n Resist negative peer pressure.

Do notit’s usevery a baby walker. Your baby can tip over or crash Expertsthat with he Texas Children’s wearing or at the end of at least 60 minutes on important Preschool age through aeither safety gate. n Get nine hours of sleep Hospital and the American the day.

• Put safety locks on your windows.

Your preschoolers child can open most days of the week, be suspended or step Yes, even cana each night. n Help in picking out clothes Academy Pediatrics window andprovide fall through a combination of down in ofsome form or out.tips have a few resolutions_ keep n Agree to not talk on the and ideas of age-appropriate goals to wear. sports and active free play. fashion,” Emmett said. them★BROKEN simple though.

Good BONES, Page 8 phone orfalls. text message Keep crib rails up to your baby’s chin at all times to prevent cell dangerous n Brush teeth twice a day. andHarrison resolution denies for children.

Parents n Wear a helmet when the resolutions for preschoolers while driving and to n Wash hands regularly, are encouraged this new riding a bike. charges, sayingtoheutilize is conmight include: always use a seat belt. fident his innocence will be proven.

Emmett said if Harrison won’t step down willingly, he says he plans to make sure Harrison is Children’s bones are suspended until the growing every day, and charges work their way growing bones need lots through the court system. of calcium.

It’s not too late to register Milk and dairy foods Harrison wife has also your kids for the 14th annual Texas have lots of calcium and been charged.

Children’s Hospital Kids’ Fun Run other nutrients that make on Saturday, Jan. 29, presented bones grow strong and healthy. Children especialby BKD, LLP. The Kids’ Fun Run n Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 ly need calcium and other kicks off the Chevron Houston George R. Brown Convention Center, Hall C bone-building materials in 10:30 a.m.: Packet pickup and participant Marathon race weekend of events milk because their bones check-in and promotes physical activity are growing.

12 p.m.: 3K run or walk starts and the Expo and the importance of a healthy One eight ounce glass of VOLUME 79 • NUMBER 47 opens lifestyle. Children of all abilities milk has about 300 mil12:15 p.m.: 1K adaptive run or walk starts SEPTEMBER 16 – 22, 2010 age 5 to 15 years invited to ligrams (mg) of calcium.

Volunteering inare your community is beneficial 2:15 p.m.: Expo for closes the community as well as the individuals Just a few glasses of milk participate in thetime. non-competitive donating their Visit www.funrun.texaschildrens.org for more can go a long way towards 3KPublisher and 1K events and have the information. giving kids the calcium opportunity cross the official Sonceria to Messiah-Jiles they need each day.

Marathon finish line. corporations together to celebrate Milk also has other vitaMore than 4,000 children Editor fitness and support active lifestyles. mins and minerals that are from Houston-area Vonnumerous Jiles Texas Children’s provides good for bones and teeth.

Milk is a great source of calcium school districts are expected to One especially important these tips for getting ready for the and other vitamins that help nutrient is vitamin D, participate in the Kids’ Fun Run Fun Run: Associate Editor children grow up healthy. which helps the body to Have you ever thought about what you could do to that really interests you.

If you like animals you may thisReShonda year. Children with special Billingsley absorb more calcium. help those in your community?

One way you can help want to help out at an animal shelter. If you have a needs are also invited to participate n Make exercise a family event Calcium also helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is by volunteering. There are many different reasons friend or relative who has a medical condition like in Art the 1K Adaptive Run or Walk. and set a goodcancer example is a condition that makes bones weak and break more easily. Getting for youDirector to start volunteering, such as: orbydiabetes, for example, you might be Every registered participant will demonstrating the importance Carter enough calcium as children can help protect against osteoporosis.

• Cale To help others. interested in volunteering your time for a hospital or receive a Kids’ Fun Run T-shirt and of exercise to your children.that raises money for research. If you Although the effects of osteoporosis might not show up until adult• To learn about an activity or organization that an organization three minutes before running. dressed accordingly. layers behelp commemorative Be sure to check with a you can volunteer hood, kids need to getLayering enough calciumMiddle when they are should young to interests you. medal. Entrance like children, at a school or become Columnist After warming up, stretching is allows kids designed for warmth is to the Kids’ Funservice Run Expo prevent it. to adjust to • free To gain community hours. a mentor. before health care professional Yvette Chargois Calcium makes the whole healthy too. Calcium keeps • To overcome a loss you havewill felt. One beginning of the best any type Onceof you have found the place where you want to important and each stretch changes in weather, as well as mouth and insulation. following the race where there exercise teeth strong and healthy throughout life.

Even before baby ways to help yourself in a time of loss is to volunteer, schedule a time to visit and see if they have should be held for at least 20 changes in body heat n The best running shoe teeth is beSports games and live entertainment for regimen, especially if your Editors come in, they stay strong and resist decay by taking in calcium. help others. a spot for you that matches what you are looking for. seconds and repeated two to generated.

The deepest layer the one that fits well, feels children and families. child has a history of health Edison Calcium also makes gums healthy. Getting enough calcium as a • Max To gain perspective on life. There is no better way If you don’t know where to look to find a place to three times after the workout. should allow sweat comfortable and is built to The Kids’ Fun Run brings issues or a preexisting injury.

Darrell K. Ardison young adult may help prevent gum disease later in life. Calcium to understand your blessings than to help people volunteer you can go to www.volunteermatch.org to n Be sure when training in the evaporation and the outer layer support the differences in children, families, city government, n Make sure your child warms in need. find the volunteer spot that is right for you! ★MILK, Page 8 winter time your child is should be water/wind resistant. people’s feet. schools, organizations and up by walking for two to How do you start volunteering?

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Moseley Braun considering runproblems for Chicago mayor Recognizing attention in children Shepard

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Shepard was an outspoken federal prosecutor in Chicago in 1977, she was Although most children’s attention levels Children with impulsivity/hyperactivity Democrat who moved to elected state representative the next year. In 1987 Special to the NNPA from the Chicago Defender Symptoms of poor attention include: problems are often easily identified fluctuate throughout their daily activities, Houston from Louisiana nearly she more was elected Cook County Recorder of Deed. n A short attention span since they display observable problems attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/ 60 years ago and lived for CHICAGO (NNPA) - Carol Moseley Braun Five years later, history was made in the U.S. n Forgetfulness in regulating behavior.

Although HD) is a persistent problem that interferes decades in Acres Home, where may put her hat in the ring to succeed outgoing their Senate.

Braun held the post for one six-year term. n Distractibility hyperactivity common in early childhood, with a child’s performance in multiple settings she unofficially known as the Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, sources said. isShe served a U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand n Excessive daydreaming activitywith levels decline by adolescence, beginning in early childhood.

“Mayor of Acres Homes.”

The former U.S. Senator was flooded and Samoa from 1999while to 2001 under the Clinton n Not listening when spoken to impulsivity to cause problems “This disorder can have a significant “Beulah was a woman of calls on the day Daley made the surprisecontinues administration. n Poor organization well into adulthood.

These children may also impact on both the individual child and guts, purpose and presence,” During the 2004 U.S. presidential election, announcement that he would not seek a seventh n Often misplacing or losing objects engage in frequent conflict with adults or the entire family,” said Dr. Liza Bonin, said state Rep. Sylvester term in office –– encouraging her to mull a run Braun was a candidate for the Democratic nomiaggressive behavior with siblings/peers and psychologist with Texas Children’s Turner, D-Houston. “If she Symptoms of impulsivity/ for the mayoral post. nation. tend to have a high rate of learning problems.

Psychology Service. “School performance thought it, she said it. She was hyperactivity include: Braun, who made history in 1993 as the first Braun currently runs her Chicago-based comChildren who primarily display is often affected and a child with attention direct.

That was Beulah African-American n Excessive movement or female talking U.S. Senator said that pany, Good Food Organics, the parent company attention problems are more difficult to problems may also have difficulties Shepard.

You didn’t have to she is remaining “seriouslyseated considering it.” of Ambassador Organics, which manufactures n Difficulty identify. These children can be somewhat guess what she was thinking. forming and maintaining friendships.”

Braun’s political career spans more than two several products including coffee, food spices, n Fidgeting under-active, are frequently seen as She loved politics, she loved Children with AD/HD typically olive oil and tea. She founded the company five decades. n Difficulty waiting turns daydreaming, and are often overlooked until the process and she loved pardisplay significant problems Carol Moseleywith Braun Afterinterrupting leaving the n Frequently or U.S. Attorney’s office as a years ago. they begin to fail at school.

High rates of ticipating in the process. If you poor attention and/or impulsivity and intruding upon others learning and emotional problems are typical sought political office, you hyperactivity before age 7. for children with poor attention. sought her out. She had the These symptoms often cluster into hyperactive; or, children who primarily Visit www.texaschildrens.org for a sign of AD/HD and can affect power.” major subtypes of AD/HD which include display poor attention (formerly referred to to put all of the concession spaceExcessive up for biddaydreaming once the can be a child’s school performance. more information.

Shepard enjoyed rare 24children who are primarily and as ADD). airport renovation is completed in 2014. This made continued from pageimpulsive 1 hour access to Texas governors 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 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 in favor of the no-bid contracts. “And so I went with for the city of Dallas.” meeting at least a handful of point, the Dallas City Council has approved a plan staff recommendation. I’ve always supported staff – Dallas Councilwoman for the allocation and process for awarding concespresidents, including John F. majority of patients will survive the so that they may expedite development of more Every one in 200,000 children each Carolyn DavisThe vast recommendation, but we didn’tborn win.

It year takes eight Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, sions at Love Field.

Hudson will continue to work disease. Some may develop life-long chronic problems, effective and innovative therapies. The purpose of in the United with a rare and disease votes to winStates hereareataffected the Horseshoe, the eighth Jimmy atCarter and Children’s Bill Clinton. with the symptom city stafffree. based on the plans by the while others remain In some cases theapproved the Histiocytosis Program the Texas called Histiocytosis.

The vast majority of people vote won.”

Shepard, whocare worked as a city council.”

Cancer Center is to provide the best available diagnosed with histiocytosis are children under the disease is fatal.

Usually these are very young infants Hudson is part-owned by Giddings and by a trust the parking garage, they’ve been through 9/11, constituent liaison for former Aranza of Star Concessions could not be reached today for childen and age of 10, but it is also found in adults of all ages. who have a rapid downhill course and do not respond adults, and ultimately to that manages the assets of Johnson. Star is owned by they’ve been through the remodeling of the terminal, Harris County Commissioner Histiocytosis is a rare blood disease that is caused to any known treatment. Whether or not the disease find cures. for comment. prominent Democratic donor Gilbert Aranza. [and] they’re now going through another remodelSquatty by an excess of white blood cells called histiocytes. responds to treatment willand oftenothers, dependwhat on thestands extent out about “We to ourLyons patientsfor withsome 20 For Davis theare dedicated To some, it was the direct - some say heavy-hand- ing.” and then Sen. John The histiocytes cluster together and can attack the of organ involvement; however, itisis the oftensecond-guessing difficult histiocytosis, truly invested in their future. council’s decision of city and years ed - bones, involvement of spleen, Mayorgums, Tom ears, Leppert Davis expresses similar feelings. skin, lung, liver, eyes,that turned to make definite Physicians be able When someone finds out they have a rare Whitmire, D-Houston for about staff, predictions. which Davis says is will unprecedented during her the tide.

April,nervous Leppert began hisdisease campaign “We also felt that they had never missed atopayand/or theIn central system.

The can to stop discuss three the patient’s of responding to disease, they want10, to was go where condition giftedtheir at reading people years likelihood on the council. the deals from being approved, calling them too ment, they had paid on-time, and I asked the treatment ques- and doing well. range from limited involvement that spontaneously isn’ton uncharted territory,” saysat Dr.play.

Kenneth and politics In fact, it “This has been the only time since I’ve been the sweet fortothe incumbents and bad for Dallas’ regresses progressive multi-organ involvement thatimage tion, ‘How much money had these concessionaires McClain, director for the Histiocytosis In some ways, histiocytosis is similar tohave cancergone and against was Shepard who convinced council, that my colleagues cityprogram as a fair place to do business. given the city of Dallas?’” she said. can be chronic and debilitating.

Program.

“They want to know that the doctors is primarilystaff,” treated said by oncologists with chemotherapy Turner to run for political office Davis. “Remember, coming out of the “These contracts, lasting 19 ofyears, would award The answer to her question soon became evident.

Histiocytic diseases, disorders the immune have seen patients like them in the past, and and/or steroids.

Unlike cancer, histiocytosis sometimes in the late 80s. transportation committee we voted 10 to 0. Being a major portions of ourtonew terminal the two incum“They have given the city a lot of money. Lots system that are difficult diagnose and to define, that they’ve been successful in treating those I goesof into remission “I told her, ‘Ms. Shepard, newbie without on the treatment. council, I looked to [the committee bent concessionaires without having been vetted money. If you own a building and you’ve got good include Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) and patients.

Just meeting some of the other patients The Histiocytosis Clinic and Program at the have no interest in running.

To chair’s] leadership on what we should do, because I Nursetenants, Jacqueline patient I’m during through the competitive process. (HLH) This has youWard just visits don’twith say,a ‘Well, going toTexas kickChildren’s® Cancer Center and Hemotology Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis andshort-cirare at TCCC&HS who are dealing with the same which she replied, ‘You have just hadn’t been briefed on the Love Field situation.” treatment in the Texas Children’s Cancer Center. cuited new ideas and concepts and discouraged comthem out because I think I want someone else who is (TCCC&HS) is the largest in the world, and disease makes a huge often frightening and disabling diseases.

Service difference in terms of no idea what you’re interested Davis’ recollections also suggest that the council’s petitors, including firms owned by minorities, going to give me more or pay me more,’ you tend to A patient can have very limited involvement in the dramatic increase in the number of patients seen putting people atin.’ ease.

At Texas Children’s, She was literally the one deliberations weren’t always as contentious as they from keep patientthe to patient, and cantenant,” cause one or all said. of only one and part of the body,entrepreneurs,” or involvement inLeppert many said in women emerging good paying Davis here, 350 new patients since 2006, now provides histiocytosis is not a rare disease.” who put the idea in my head,’?” eventually became. Indeed, before the August meetthese symptoms including: bone lesions,is encouragdifferent sites.letter.

Usually the disease is more serious an opportunity for the program to develop and Please visit www.txccc.org/histiocytosis, an opinion “What they were scaly tryingrash, to accomplish he said. ing there was literally no argument since the option headaches, abdominal pain, vomiting diarrhea, weight when several sitesthat are affected and the is a a role,” expand clinical trials of innovative therapies and to learn more about histiocytosis, make an “I’m hoping it [politics] didpatient not play 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 loss, jaundice, delayed puberty, young TheLeppert’s following involvement. symptoms may“I indicate the world in research. The program has been appointment, participate in research or support Davisinfant. said of want to be and thendehydration, having space in the new difficulty terminal at lead a rate was evident in her constant the table.

It was at the urging of the mayor during the pain more and swelling of thethe face. disease greatly built to discover the causes of these conditions the Texas Children’s Histiocytosis Program. able toinvolvement. say that he Histiocytosis did it for thevaries city of Dallas.” breathing, that was than what consultants even recomefforts to get people out to vote.

June council meeting that voting on the proposal be Davis, along with six of her council colleagues, mended,” said Oakley. “The remaining space would “She knew the value of the postponed so that other options could be added. was impressed by the incumbents’ track record as be bid out, and if [the new tenants’] rates were highvote because she had been “There was never an argument. Most of the contenants, their post-9/11 hardships and the unanimous er than what [the incumbents] were paying, the denied the right to vote,” tracts were going out for bid anyway,” Davis said. recommendation of the transportation committee that incumbents’ rent would automatically escalate to Turner said.

“We just wanted the incumbents who [had] been the deal go forward. match. How is that not fair?”

Shepard's survivors include there through 9/11 to stay there and recoup their “They’ve been through thick and thin out there,” In another victory for the mayor, three council seven children, 30 grandchilinvestment, with the amount of money they put into said former Councilman Ed Oakley in support of the members on the losing end of the vote eventually dren, 24 great-grandchildren that airport. incumbents. “They’ve been through the building of crossed over to side with the majority on an 11-4 vote and 10 great-great children.

By Kathy Chaney

Airport contracts

Histiocytosis: A rare disease found primarily in children

By Darrell K. Ardison

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Dudamel who Quincy regardless of race or economic TABPHE views the Board’s The referred Congressional Jones to as “TheBlack Caucus circumstances, be given the curriculum, and hence textFoundation, which funds the legislative conNext Leonard Bernstein.” tools needed to become successas a serious book changes, ference,Quincy wants tocalls ensure that the Black comWhen you ful in a rapidly changing global problem affecting more than munityNext is aware of the Berchanging job market, “The Leonard economy. We must also be held just students. new jobs that’s and how to prepare for them. nstein,” huge.

In to a high standard of accuracy “One of the things we “So many people will never sum, Dudamel is deserv- return to the in conveying historical events are most worried about is jobsof they lost,”in said Rep. Elijah E. ing a special his own to students who will use this how this will impact teachThe CBC wants to ensure that the Black community is aware of the chang- information to compete for Cummings (D-Md.), honorary co-chair of right as a great classical ers and the kinds of attitudes this year’s events. responsibility to ing job market, new jobs and how to prepare for them. conductor, but he“It’s canour also educational access not only in it will bring to our next Byaround Shantella Y. Sherman increase ability serve as their a segue to to thedo the jobs that are Texas, but increasingly generation of youngINFORMER people SPECIAL TO THEWe NNPA FROM THE WASHINGTON available to them.” row donation. informed,” Scott added. larger issue we wanted to the country and world. to move into this field,” said They will be holding The sessions will include “Beyond a Also, for the first time in its history, the address, namely, what’sseveral town hall must not allow the use of our Fluker.

- Insystem what appears to be a racially incendiary meetings throughout happening to music the edu-week to discuss National AIDS Strategy: Next Steps in the conference is partnering with the National compulsory(NNPA) education Bledsoe and his Gaddafi, coalimove, Libyan leader Colonel Muammar jobs and education, said Cummings.

Fight Against HIV/AIDS in Black America” Black Justice Coalition to hold an LGBT cation in this country. to misinform and negatively tion are looking to invalirecently offered to stem the steady influx of Africans Elsie Scott,do president KW: How you think of the CBC and “Sister Speak: Reducing HIV/AIDS in leadership summit. The coalition is the only impact the academic capacity date the in standards settobykeep the into various European nations an effort Foundation, said that people need to know the Black Community” and “Beyond Blood: nation-wide Black gay civil rights organizaAmerica can move away of our most important natural Board so that they do not white and civilized. Gaddafi told Italian Prime that federal jobs are focus available, but it’s no Bone Marrow Donation Among African tion. from a predominant resourceEurope – our children.” become a reality.

Minister Silvio Berlusconi on a recent trip to Rome that longer a matter of taking a civic exam and Americans A Health and Wellness The goal of this summit is to bring attenon sports and provide Bledsoe added that the “This is like the European Union (EU) should pay him aatcriminal least 5bn having an application read by a supervisor.

Luncheon.” tion to issues pertaining to gays and lesbians; equal funding for music coalition’s request for interassault.

The message isimmithat euros ($6.3 billion) a year to stop illegal African “There’re technological advances in the including their fight for equality.

The ulti“CBC Foundation has an ongoing project and the arts? And what is vention by the U.S. Depart[minorities and women] Tavis Smiley, who has a sincere concern about music education, shares a light moment with a young student. gration andwas avoid Europe.” hiring Scott the costprocess” to society in said. the “A computer to increase AIDs awareness with fulltime mate goal is for people to be able to come ment of Education donea “Black have no worth. We canMassaging old racial wounds and growing concerns, now scans each application looking for key research on how to prevent the spread of this together and have open and honest discuslong run of eliminating to seek an objective review not let this become official their comprehension and about the music of indigit pertains to communication Gaddafi hoped to capitalize on fears that millions of words and phrases and we want the commudisease,” Scott said.

“We have a grant from sions. funding for music and the of what he labels a partisan policy,” said Bledsoe. performance in every enous peoples? and media? whoeducaonce lived under the subjugation of nity to be cognizant of these changes to the Centers for Disease Control and are parSaid Sharon Lettman-Hicks, executive arts? attack onAfricans, Texas’ public “We have engaged the other area of their studies: TS: The short answer I’ve told“Black you beEuropean colonial who were made citizens of increase theirme chances.” ticipating with other Black organizations to director ofTS: theAscoalition, communiTS: Let answer tion system.

But Bledsoe is rule and state in litigation before and math, thepublic.” sciences, and so I think fore, Kam, It’s I think informacontinue to migrate to their year’spart conference attempt to there’s get outroom more attention to the ties are in crisis. critical that we support theThis second of the will alsois: far from those alone innations, viewingwould the will do so again if necesforth. will have at least the empowerment for everything.

Dudamel tion is power,ofand I seewho my desires Board’s “Motheras Country” and without clear break down the complex new healthcare law This year the conference anyone to question first.

The cost, actions harmful to impoverished, sary,” added Cardenas. us women. three words himself is anone advocate of focusingKW: platform as one positive that gives of employment. through a Cliff-notes-type Free workshop on Give Black contribute something to rebuilding long-term, is too high. guidebook. all Texasmeans students, and holding In 1971, the state of that define Smiley. our families, exposing the“But kidswe to want ev- all aspects me the opportunity to chalhealthcare panel of theTavis community including LGBT people.” the potential to increase racial What we’rescreenings, abandoning is discussions, Texas was found guilty Goodrisk question. erything. the reality is at a TS: ★GADDAFI, Page 6 and one forums medical issues in theButespecially those higher to be Pas- lenge people to reexamine the partonofserious the school divisions by celebrating white of discriminating against that at the moment they’re sionate, committed and hard the assumptions they hold, Black community will be day devoted to encouragprivilege while ignoring white- Latino and African-AmerKW: Do you have another and to help them expand being exposed to nothing. featured.

Butbethere will be ing kids to creative, led violence against minorities. ican students in a decision book project in mind?

KW: Should music their inventory of ideas. particular focus to think outside of the on The coalition’s efforts are supknown as Civil Action 5281.

TS: It’s funny you education also include music Right along with that, I HIV/AIDS bone with marbox, and to and connect ported by numerous professors The courts found the State should ask that. I do. In fact, love being able to introduce business education given their emotions. I believe from the University of Texas at guilty in prohibiting minoriI have it sitting on my lap. the history of artists of color Americans to each other. I’m that any generation that Austin, Texas A & M Univerties from proper access to I’m editing it right now. It’s signing bad contracts and blessed being able to crossdoesn’t embrace music sity, Texas State University gifted and talented procalled Fail Up: 20 Lessons getting ripped-off? pollinate, culturally. will be a lost generation. and the University of Texas at grams, extracurricular accontinued from page 1 on Building Success from TS: Yes. I think that as KW: What grade would As far as what can be Arlington among others. As tivities, bilingual education, Failure. The book is about people get deeper into the you give President Obama done about it, that’s what well, the coalition has received and a diverse curriculum. that carries a punishment the biggest mistakes I made music, especially if they’re after his first two years in the special all about. the endorsement of profesof up to twoisyears in state The state never fully implein my life and how I learned contemplating a career in office?

Dudamel sional psychologists, including prison. has a very ambimented the court-required from them. The publication music, they certainly should TS: Obviously, he’s tious plan to 54, replicate the Dr. Pauline Clansy, founder of Harrison, has not remedies, and the case has date is May 1st. be taught about those busienjoyed some major politiEl Sistema program Charis Psychological Associbeen charged in his that offiyet to be closed.

KW: Who is your primary ness issues. That being said, cal victories the last couple he a product in allebig ates. Additionally, though cialiscapacity, andofthe Bledsoe and other source of motivation? And there is still so much music weeks. But the things that cities anddosmall the Board voted to make the gations not towns involve education advocates argue what role does spirituality has to offer, whether or not concern me are yet to be adall United aforementioned controversial anyacross loss tothe Harris County. that today’s Texas public play in your life and who most dressed, including the issue we ever go into the music States.

I think it starts, at changes to Texas’ public school education system suffers Still, Harris County Judge shaped and informed your business. of poverty and all the hell aEd rudimentary with social studies curriculum, there from a multitude of issues, Emmett saidlevel, he wants spirituality?

KW: Since our country that people, especially Black putting back in the were five Board members, all Harrisonmusic removed from including the intentional TS: Jesus is the primary people, are catching in this classroom.

That’s the least does not have the kind of minorities, who voted against the job. underfunding of minority state system we see in ‘Mao’s source of my motivation. economy. I’m reluctant to we“Looking can do asata the starting the move, including Lawrence imporschools, misuse of accountSpirituality and my abidgive grades, but I’m conLast Dancer,’ a bio-pic set point.

Allen and Mavis Knight, who tance of that position for ability standards that make ing faith are more important in China where children are cerned that the White House The at focus your support the coalition’s efforts this KW: county, thisoftime, the discrepancies the norm, than anything else in my life. still has not focused enough special seemsand to all be those classi- recruited at an early age and to seek intervention by the U.S. exit level standardized tests bond ratings The three things that have on the issue of economic cal music; but when think trained at state expense, Department of Education. things, I think it’s Ivery that increase the minority sustained me are what I call how can we find our talopportunities for everyday of the age and maturity “We were shocked at the important that he either drop-out rate, the disproporthe three f’s, in this order: ented young artists, espepeople. That’s the banner level of a typical student, actions by the State Board of be suspended or step tionate disciplinary meacially among the youth whose faith, family and friends. that I’m still flying.

Idown know that in most cases Education in emasculating our in some form or sures taken against minorMy mother, Joyce Smiley, is parents can’t afford private KW: Well, good luck with they aren’tEmmett going to jump history,” stated Joey Cardenas, fashion,” said. ity students, and inferior the person most responsible lessons? the special, Tavis, and I look on Harrison the classical bandwagTexas LULAC President. “It is denies the physical facilities to house TS: As you know, in this for motivating me. She’s a forward to reviewing your on beforesaying the music necessary for our own wellcharges, he isthey conminority students. Still, the minister herself. book in the spring. hear theinnocence radio. How can special, we profile a school being and that of the people of fidentonhis will coalition views the curricuKW: How would you in Boston where students get TS: Thanks for the the program you’re recomour state that we do all that we be proven. lum issue as foundational. define your purpose in life as time, as always, Kam. music education along with mending this?

Emmettaddress said if Harrison the regular curriculum. Their TS:step That’s a very won’t down willingschool day is a little longer, good of to ly, hequestion. says he One plans but the kids love it because the greatest ever,is make sure artists Harrison they get to play music every Stevie Wonder, was listensuspended until the day. That’s the sort of proing to classical musicway and charges work their gram where you discover the playing likesystem.

John through jazz, the court Coltrane, 13. prodigies, the gifted ones Harrisonwhen wife he haswas also I’m amazed at how with potential. That’s how beenalways charged. many artists in all sorts of Dudamel was discovered.

KW: While testifying genres started out taking at a hearing to determine piano lessons and playing whether art and art therapy classical. But I do underwould stay in a school’s curstand the concern, and I riculum, I was asked, “Don’t even asked Dudamel in you think art is fluff?” With the special. “How do you VOLUME 79 • NUMBER 47 newspaper banner headlines get young folk interested SEPTEMBER 16 – 22, 2010 in Beethoven and Brahms, announcing how far behind we are in math, science and when they’d rather listen reading, how can we conto Publisher Beyonce’?” His retinue to demonstrate that the sponse was Messiah-Jiles basically Sonceria arts--not just music--are part that it doesn’t have to be of the educational empowereither/or.

Editor It can be both/ ment of America’s best and and.

They Von Jilesdon’t have to brightest, often unseen, until choose Beyonce’ over the spotlight shines on their Brahms or vice-versa.

Associate Editor The artistic talents. kids should be exposed to ReShonda Billingsley TS: Like I said before, both. all of the research indiKW: The music educaArt Director cates that when kids are tion of El Sistema focuses Cale Carter exposed to music early in on classic European music life, it positively impacts forColumnist the most part. What Yvette Chargois

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National Cemetery.

Shepard was an outspoken federal prosecutor in Chicago in 1977, she was Democrat who moved to elected state representative the next year. In 1987 Special to the NNPA from the Chicago Defender Houston from Louisiana nearly she was elected Cook County Recorder of Deed.

60 years ago and lived for CHICAGO (NNPA) - Carol Moseley Braun Five years later, history was made in the U.S. decades in Acres Home, where may put her hat in the ring to succeed outgoing Senate. Braun held the post for one six-year term. she unofficially known as the Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, sources said. She served a U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand “Mayor of Acres Homes.”

AN EVENING WITH A The former U.S. Senator was flooded with and Samoa from 1999 to 2001 under the Clinton HAPPY NEW YEAR………We wish all STAR……..Tony Award winning play“Beulah was a woman of calls on the day Daley made the surprise administration. of you a Happy New Year filled with good wright and performer, Sarah Jones, treated guts, purpose and presence,” During the 2004 U.S. presidential election, announcement that he would not seek a seventh health, happiness and many blessings.

Houstonians with her multi-character solo said state Rep. Sylvester term inHunter office –– encouraging her toHonorary mull a run Braun was a candidate for the Democratic Deidre and Dan Chairs Senator Rodney and Licia Ellis Honoree Dr.nomiThomas Freeman and Clarice Freeman Before we begin 2011, Ms. Chag must show “Bridge & Tunnel.” The show was Turner, D-Houston.

“If she for the mayoral post. nation. tell you about all of the happenings in originally produced off-Broadway by thought it, she said it.

She was Braun, who in 1993 as the first Braun currently runs her Chicago-based com- Jr., Playwright Sarah Jones Audrey, Rev. Billmade and history Roxanne Lawson John Guess, December, 2010, so here goes…….UNCF Oscar-winner Meryl Streep and went on to direct.

That was Beulah African-American female U.S. Senator said that pany, Good Food Organics, the parent company and Melanie Lawson REVEILLON GALA……Reveillon become a critically acclaimed, long-running Shepard. You didn’t have to she is “seriously considering it.” of Ambassador Organics, which manufactures (Ray-Veh-Ohn) is derived from the French hit on-Broadway. In this stirring production, guess what she was thinking.

Braun’s political career spans more than two several products including coffee, food spices, word Reveil, meaning “Waking,” and was she examined Jewish and African American She loved politics, she loved olive oil and tea. She founded the company five decades. chosen for the 2010 UNCF Gala because relations in America that was developed the process and she loved parCarolthe Moseley Braun of After leaving the U.S. Attorney’s office as a years ago. they are “Awakening Commitment especially for the final event of a fabulous ticipating in the process. If you Education.” This year’s gala was chaired debut season for the Houston Museum of sought political office, you

by Senator Rodney Ellis and his lovely African American Culture (HMAAC). No sought her out. She had the wife, Licia. The Excellence in Education one can reflect on that better than Sarah, power.” to put all of the concession space up for bid once the Award was presented to our “Great who is a product of a Black father and a Shepard enjoyed rare 24airport renovation is completed in 2014.

This made continued from page 1 Debater” Dr. Thomas F. Freeman. Kudos Jewish mother. HMAAC has had an hour access to Texas governors the final outcome appear less racially polarized. to Juana Area Development “I thinkCollins, whatseason happened we’ve been working on “I’m hoping thatJuana it (politics) didTheresa not play a incredible first and is, is quickly estaband other state and local politiZarinak Poole, Mick Lewis, Collins and Badon Al Gaylor and Terry Williams Both Hudson and Star have been tight-lipped Director, Pamela Joubert Davis,I Gala this foritself three even on the counlishing asyears, a place thatbefore attractscame national cians, and was invited to the about how they will respond.

Through its public relarole...

I want to be able to say that he did it Committee Chair, Terry Williams, UNCFwho voted cil,” said Carolyn Davis, talent and Councilwoman initiates thought-provoking disWhite House a few times, tions firm, Hudson would only disclose, “At this Leadership Council Chair and others in favor of the no-bid so I went with for the city of Dallas.” cussions about people,contracts. places and“And times. meeting at least a handful of point, the Dallas City Council has approved a plan who to the success of thissupported staff Lindsey, Lou and Linda Lorrell Councilwoman staff contributed recommendation.

I’ve Melanie always – DallasGregory Ayesh Mutope Ellenpresidents, Ray and C. B. Claiborne Spotted at the show included including John F. for the allocation and process for awarding concesevent.

Some of thebut folks at the It takes eight Carolyn Davis sions at Love recommendation, wespotted didn’t win. andField.

Calepha Johnson Lawson, HMAAC Chairman of the Board Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Hudson will continue to work gala included Clarice Freeman, Mary, votes to winJohn here Guess, at the Horseshoe, and the eighth of Directors, Jr. Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton. with the city staff based on the plans approved by the Marlene, Joycelyn and Andrea Williams, vote won.”

HMAAC/CEO, Rev. Bill and Audrey Shepard, who worked as a city council.”

Myron Cloyd, Dee Coleman, Zarinak Hudson is part-owned

by Giddings Lawson, Roxanne Lawson, Vanessa and by a trust the parking garage, they’ve been through 9/11, constituent liaison for former Aranza of Star Concessions could not be reached Poole, Mick Lewis, Theresa Badon, that manages theCoffee, assets ofVanessa Johnson.

Star is owned by they’ve been through the remodeling of the terminal, Williams, Alyce Gilmore, Harris County Commissioner for comment.

John Fitzgerald, Dawndonor Stallings, Larry prominent Democratic Gilbert Aranza. [and] they’re now going through another remodelSharon Owens, Roxanne Chargois, Lisa Squatty Lyons for some 20 For Davis and others, what stands out about the King, NadiaitCrenshaw, Kiyomi King, To some, wasBeal, the direct - some say heavy-hand- ing.”

Chargois, Janice Linda, Lindsey years and then Sen. John council’s decision is the second-guessing of city Deidre and Dan Hunter andTom KPRC ed -Lou involvement Mayor Davis expresses similar feelings. and Gregory,ofMichael Helm,Leppert Ellen that turned Whitmire, D-Houston for about staff, which Davis says is unprecedented during her Local 2, In Kim Davis who served as emcee. the tide.

April, Leppert beganPinkett his campaign “We also felt that they had never missed a payRay, C. B. Claiborne, Carole and to stop 10, was gifted at reading people three years on the council.

Joe and Angela Cox and Elizabeth Hebert and Warren Jackson Mary Williams and Marlene, Joycelyn, Andrea and Terry Williams Continued Success!.........HATS ONcalling FOR them too the deals from and being approved, ment, they had paid on-time, and I asked the quesCarol, Carolyn John Guess, III. and politics at play.

In fact, it “This has been the only time since I’ve been on the DOROTHY……..The National Council sweet forShow!.......PUMP-Athe incumbents and bad for Dallas’ image tion, ‘How much money had these concessionaires Fabulous was Shepard who convinced council, that my colleagues have gone against city of Negro Women, Inc., (NCNW) Barbara as a fair place to do business. given the city of Dallas?’” she said.

LICIOUS…….Putting their best foot forTurner to run for political office staff,” said Davis. “Remember, coming out of the Jordan Houston Section (BJHS) celebrated “These 19 the years, would award The answer to her question soon became evident. ward, aboutcontracts, 200 ladieslasting attended 2010 in the late 80s. transportation committee we voted 10 to 0. Being a the life and legacy of Dr. Dorothy Irene majorOut portions of Disease our new Luncheon terminal toby the two incum“They have given the city a lot of money. Lots of Kick Kidney “I told her, ‘Ms. Shepard, I newbie on the council, I looked to [the committee Height at Houston’s newest venue, bent concessionaires without having wearing their pump-a-licious shoes.

Thebeen vetted money. If you own a building and you’ve got good have no interest in running. To chair’s] leadership on what we should do, because I Column A, located at 1521 Austin Street.

Lady Merele Gail Smith, Rhonda Adams and Florence Love through competitive process.

This has short-cir- Michael tenants, Helm you just don’t say, ‘Well, I’m goingChair to kick event wasthe chaired

by Merele Yarborough which she replied, ‘You have just hadn’t been briefed on the Love Field situation.”

The attire for the luncheon was red and Roxanne Chargois Yarborough who knows first-hand about thisand terrible cuited new ideas and concepts discouraged com- and them out because I think I want someone else who is and Honoree no idea what you’re interested Davis’ recollections also suggest that the council’s the women wore hats of all descriptions Myra disease the need tofirms kick itowned out of exispetitors,andincluding by minorities, going to give me more or pay me more,’ you tend to Rega in.’

She was literally the one as they remembered this dynamic Negro deliberations weren’t always as contentious as they tence. theemerging scene were Terri Phillips, womenOn and entrepreneurs,” Leppert said in keep the good paying tenant,” Davis said. who put the idea in my head,’?” woman whose life was well-lived. Dr. eventually became. Indeed, before the August meetBoard Chair/National Kidney Foundation an opinion letter.

“What they were trying to accomplish is encouraghe said.

Barbara Louise Shaw of Baltimore, ing there was literally no argument since the option Serving Southeast Nicoledid Sonnier, “I’m hoping thatTexas, it [politics] not play a role,” ing the incumbents to stay through the renovation, Shepard’s love of politics Maryland was the guest speaker. In April to grant the no-bid contracts was the only one then on Regional Vice Wright, Davis said of President, Leppert’s Crystal involvement.

“I want to be and then having space in the new terminal at a rate was evident in her constant 2010, Dr. Shaw was appointed interim the table. It was at the urging of the mayor during the Marion Johnson, Rega, able to say that he Myra did it for the Phyllis city of Dallas.” that was more than what the consultants even recomefforts to get people out to vote.

Chair of the Board of NCNW and in May June council meeting that voting on the proposal be Williams, Clarease Douglas, Davis, along withYates, six ofKeryl her council colleagues, mended,” said Oakley. space Peables Fowls, Shanteria White,“The Joyceremaining Tyler-Williams andwould Antoinette Shields Jackie Pope, Paula Saizon, Dr. Barbara L. Shaw and Dorothy Chimney “She knew the value of the 2010, one month following the death of postponed so that other options could be added.

Regina Carrington, Gail Smith, Rhonda was impressed by the incumbents’ track record as be bid out, and if [the new tenants’] rates were highvote because she had been Dr. Height she was elected by the Board “There was never an argument.

Most of the conAdams, Florence Love,hardships Ebele Iloanya, tenants, their and the unanimous er than what [the incumbents] were paying, the denied the right to vote,” of Directors topost-9/11 Chair NCNW. Participants tracts were going out for bid anyway,” Davis said.

Stacy McIntosh and Elouise Jackson, to recommendation of the transportation that incumbents’ rent would automatically escalate to in the program included Congressmancommittee Al Turner said.

“We just wanted the incumbents who [had] been name a few.

Adding a special touch to the the deal go forward. match. How is that not fair?”

Green, City Controller Ronald Green, Shepard's survivors include there through 9/11 to stay there and recoup their luncheon included greetingsthick fromand Deborah “They’ve been through In another victory for the mayor, three council Rep. Senfronia Thompson, DiAnn thin out there,” seven children, 30 grandchilinvestment, with the amount of money they put into Duncan, KHOU ChannelEd 11Oakley Great Day said former Councilman in support of the members on the losing end of the vote eventually Robinson, BJHS President, Dorothy dren, 24 great-grandchildren that airport.

Houston, HFD poster-boys Errick Presley incumbents.

“They’ve been through the building of crossed over to side with the majority on an 11-4 vote Chimney, NCNW Texas State Convener, and 10 great-great children. and Aaron Bond and a fabulous fashion Rose Mary Jordan McGowan, Eunice presentation by Neiman Marcus.

John W. Johnson, Jr. Ebele Iloanya Nicole Sonnier, Errick Presley Cooks, Paula Saizan and Georgia Nolan.

Continued Success!.....MENTORING and Linda Johnson and Stacy McIntosh and Marion Johnson In the mix wearing their elegant hats were MIXER………To kick-off the 2010 Black Jackie Pope, Vanessa Broussard, Erma Expo, the Houston Area Urban League Phillips, Madeline Newton, Annette hosted a mentoring mixer welcoming Joubert, Joyce Jacquet, Tommie Madeline Newton, Annette Joubert, DiAnn Robinson and Joyce Jacquet Rose Mary McGowan, Georgia Nolan, Vanessa Broussard and Erma Phillips Susan L. Taylor, Publisher Emeritus of Allen, Dr. Jewellean Mangaroo and Essence Magazine to the city and honoring Dr. Betty Lewis. Melinda Spaulding, five outstanding mentors. The honorees Fox 26 News Anchor emceed the included Charles Savage, Executive luncheon. Congrats and you’ve made Director of the Fifth Ward Enrichment Dr. Height proud!....................CHIEF Program, Executive This is theAlgenita uptownScott-Davis, version.

PUBLIC DEFENDER…….The Director of Houston Habitat for Humanity, The 2010 DodgeInstitute Caliber William A. Lawson forUptown Peace Lawrence Allen, Director/Special Projects small wagon is the answer for buyers and Prosperity (WALIPP) leadership for HISD, Dr. Jonita Reynolds, CEO /Gulf seeking economy, safety and verhosted a fuel Community Welcome Reception Coast Community Services Association and satility. for the newly-appointed Harris County Dr.I Frazier Wilson, Vice President/Shell remember two years agoBunin. when we Chief Public Defender, Alex The Oil Company Foundation. were heading for Niagara long-awaited historic appointmentFalls, was Congrats!......NEWEST CHAPTER…..

Canada and made Buffalo, New York, the unanimously by the Harris County The recently organized Cy-Fair Chapter Dodge Caliber was the vehicle of of Commissioners’ Court. The community Terri Phillips and Deborah Duncan Kicking Out Kidney Disease the National Women of Achievement hostchoice when it to came to rent cars.the joined together commemorate edWe theirtest firstdroved event, “Sister II Sister” Health the Dodge Caliber appointment and anticipates significant & Wellness Breakfast at Good Hope City Controller Ronald Green and Dr. Barbara Shaw Tommie Allen, Jewellean Mangaroo, Rep. Senfronia Thompson and Dr. Betty Lewis for a week prior to going on vacation. improvement in indigent representation.

Baptist Church. In addition to a delicious Then when we arrived in Buffalo, the Alex explained that he is aware of the breakfast, the guests were treated to a panel Caliber wasofour option as a rental magnitude the first office, the diversity of discussion presented by Venisha Shepard, car.issues It seemed like the Caliberqualified was the the and plans to provide nutritionist, Dornne Burnside, pharmacist vehicle of choice. and independent legal counsel to offset and Officer Rachelle Holman. Although With a 2.o-liter, four-cylinder engine convicting, imprisoning and placing new, the chapter has already surpassed their matched individual with a continuously-variable innocent on death row. The expectations in providing service to the eldtransmission, the Dodge Caliber reception was attended by his wife, had erly, veterans, youth and women. Should more enough power to Engram, transportRev. us Nancy Bunin, Dr. Peggy you wish to join the chapter, contact Helen everywhere wanted to Jefferson, go.

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Freeman celebrated their 60th Annual and Algenita Scott-Davis luck to you!..........END THE YEAR Standard equipmentOFincludes air Women’s Day Program…….Houston’s first EVENTS…….Commissioner Grady conditioning withCongregational automatic temperaAfrican American Church Artist Eminah Shinon, Alex Bunin and Rev. William Lawson Davetta Daniels, Howard Jefferson and Debbie Dillard Prestage hosted his annual Black TiedriGala ture control, power windows and Senior Pastor Rev. Myron with E. Cloyd at the Stafford Centre………..

Clarease ver’s one-touch SIRIUS celebrated its 106thfeature year ofand service with a and Caryradio.

Yates hosted their annual satellite dedication and unveiling of the Official Christmas Party at their beautiful home, Other standard equipment includes Texas State Historical Marker presented

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Commissioner El Franco Lee celebrated heated front seats, leather-wrapped CALIBER: HIGHLIGHTS the Texas Historical Commission and the tells you what direction you’re heading, The 2010 Dodge Caliber Uptown the holiday season his annual Holiday steering wheel andwith tilt steering column.

Harris County Historical Commission and the temperature outside and how fast gets five-star government safety ratings Wassail Tea atthe the Kashmere Annex 36 We drove 2010 Caliber Mayor Anise Parker hasDodge been named one you’re traveling. You can also see what in the frontal driver, crash passenger, MSRP base price 23 miles per gallon (city), 27 office andfrom Wash Allen hosted his for holiday Uptown Houston to Austin the of “The World’s Most Influential People” $19,995 (as tested$22,965) mpg (highway) you’re fuel economy is and what your side front seat and crash rear seat cateextravaganza, Happybaseball Feet Dance at tourthe annual school by Timehigh magazine……..

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