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By AFRO Staff or contact Wendy Adair Defender with a plan he hopes will put an end toBlack a controlawmakers at University Advancement An estimated $130 milversy surrounding the painting overa of some hisrecent House hearing lion shortfall in the city of Adair@tsu.edu accused Republicans toric murals on the campus of the historically Black uni- of Houston could mean some attempting to ignite racial versity. But some students and community members nst his relative, major cuts inwho’s crucial areas friction, following GOP that of could 65. send more wonder if his contribution of $50,000 for aclaims Preservation n the- cuts age that illegal immithan 2,300 city employees to plan is enough to undo the damage.

University officials aces charges of False grants in the U.S. take jobs Delesa O’Dell Thomas, former principal of M.C. the unemployment lines. And say they know it’s not enough, but it’s a first step. from African-Americans, to Obtain Credit, Williams Middle School, will take the helm of the since Houston’s city governthe Associated Press reAllknow Female College Preparatory “We $50,000 isn’tAcademy. enough for the whole project. g with a ment and employee base is ported.

The hearing on ilIt’s primarily Black and Hispanental Record, Theft, E. O. Smith Middle School campus will house the male academy and continue its just enough to bring in a conservator to analyze the legal immigrants and their rich historical tradition. The application process is now open. ic, minorities could Misapplication ofbe hit the impact on ★MURALS, Page 7 hardest.

Property. Three of minorities Mayor was held es are first degree Annise early in hat expose Harrison Parker March. says the ears or life in prison.

“I am shortfall h is a state jail felony concerned Let us know what you think adout the Mural Preservation requires by thefrom you! on Friday @ defendernetwork.com. We want to hear “extremely majority’s tough, if Emanuel Cleaver II ★INDICTED, Page 3 attempt Mayor Annise Parker not brutal” to manufacture tension bedecisions. tween African-Americans “I am proposing a sliding and immigrant countries,” scale of cuts ranging from said Rep. Emanuel Cleaver 5 percent to 27.26 percent, II (D-Mo.), chairman of with what I consider our most the Congressional Black essential life and safety serCaucus “It seems as Dameion Crook will serve as the principal for the All vices -- police, fire, municithough they would like for Male College Preparatory Academy. pal courts and solid waste -our communities to think being on the low end of that about immigration in terms scale,” Mayor Parker said of ‘us versus them,’ and I All-Male College Preparatory Academy.

The Houston community is remembering Other departments, inBy Aswad Walker dation by city staff to extend included significant capital reject that notion.”

Delesa O’Dell-Thomas, former principal of M.C. Wila longtime political Defender cluding the mayor and counCritics also said Reliams MiddleaSchool, will head the girls’ school, officially the cilcontracts of Star investments, during perioffices, must cut spending activist who died Sept. 11, In an effort to improve the educational outcomes of Houspublicans disregarded their named the All-Female College Preparatory Academy.

Concessions Hudson od of uncertainty following by more than and 27 percent, she 2010. ton Independent School District students, the district’s own failure to support af“Our school will start with grades six andBeulah nine, neverShepard, said.

Retail Sales - two firms with 9/11 terror attacks ultiboard approved two new single-gender schoolsthe late last made her mark both firmative action, job trainexceeding 100 students per grade,” 89, said O’Dell-Thomas.

If the proposed cuts go ties to prominent mately failed to carry the year. The all-female and all“We will offer a private locally and nationally asing, a college financial and through, the fire department male academies will begin Democrats, including State argument. other schooltireless education in a public fighter for civil programs tailored for would lose $25 million. HPD operations in the fall. minority employment. school setting and focus on Rep. would Helen In the three years since be outGiddings $30 million. and rightssubject and – political jus- Rep. Elton Gallegly Both schools seek to the C-STEM comU.S. Police Congresswoman Eddie the council first embarked Chief Charles Mceducate students using teach(R-Calif.) explained his puters,tice. science, technology, Clelland said that- would hurt a Bernice Johnson without on its Love Field moderning Helen methods that mesh Eddie with the Bernice belief engineering and mathematFuneral services will be that those most afthe department Giddings competitive bid. because 95 ization plan, the concesdifferent learning styles of Johnson boys fected by the surge in the ics.” held at 10am at Galilee Beaulah percent of its budget is perand girls in order to stem the tide of alarming drop-out number of illegal immiO’Dell-Thomas believes that single-gender education The essence of the city sions contracts have MBC, 6616 D.S. Bailey sonnel costs. He said the deShepard rates, contracts especially amongemerged Black and Latino grant workers are lowoffers marked advantages learning environstaff partment recommendation that the no-bid as bystudents. far the most contentious issue, over a co-ed is already working Lane. Pastor Edwin Nationally, the number of urban districts operating skilled workers. ment. would appropriate given the schools incumbents’ and have led to model accusations of political withbe a shortage of officers on that employ the single-gender education Davis, officiating.

Interment: “Our focusHouston should “Boys and girls learn differently.

Teachers will be the streets.the desirability of minimizing experience, favoritism on have bothused sides. is growing. Itdisis a model private schools for be on ensuring every… hired who possess the ability to teach effectively to the that’s decades, one that HISD will offer free of charge. ★SHEPARD, Page 4 to ruptions “There’s duringnothing the renovation and theand busiAmerican who is willing way girls learn. Small class sizes will also be an advangoing to be off the table when Dameion Crook, an educator with experience in the work has a job instead of tage for our students,” said O’Dell-Thomas, who believes ness I risks bypercent the incumbents, which ★AIRPORT CONTRACTS, Page 4 have to taken meet a five classroom and as an administrator, will be the principal [filling] jobs with foreign the environment will improve student focus and academic reduction. And that includes of HISD’s all-male school that seeks to erase the minority laborers,” Gallegly said at curiosity. layoffs,” said McClelland. male achievement gap. The school is tentatively named the the hearing, according to the AP. “Immigrants often H BUDGET CUTS, Page 5 H HISD, Page 2 compete for jobs with lowincome laborers.”

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Kickin’ back with K’Naan

Salli Richardson-Whitfield enjoys juggling roles

butions by the likes of Damian Marley, Mos Def, Chali 2na, Kirk Hammett of Metallica and Adam Levine of CONTRIBUTING WRITER00 Maroon 5.

During his early childhood, the Western music, which Somalia. The name alone conjures up images of reached K’naan’s ears was pretty much limited to “Bob

By Kam Williams Onruthless TV, she currently portrays Dr. Allison the script? unbridled destruction, merciless warlords and Marley and Tracy Chapman,” at 10, heroles became the SyFy Network’s hit series “Eureka,” you don’t pass up that give SRW: Well,until terror. A place where nobody is safe fromBlake the on atrocities fascinated

by Imthe hip-hop being emitting from a tiny orn in Chicago on Nov. 23, 1967, Salli for which she was nominated for an NAACP you the opportunity to stretch and to grow.

For car of war, andRichardson-Whitfield where eight year handle age AK-47s likeother television credits include a burstolds onto the Award. Her Black actresses in Hollywood, these kinds of speaker. “I had heard a rap verse, but I had no idea what toys. Whensilver Forbes recently their screenmagazine in 1993 in “Posse,” an unveiled starring role as attorney Viveca Foster on “Famparts are few and far between. Our writer/direcit was back then,” he recalls.

African-American Western directed by ilyabove Law,” and recurring roles on “CSI: Miami,” “Most Dangerous Destinations,” Somalia, Iraq tor, Ava DuVernay, did a beautiful job of creating AtBlue.”

14, K’naan his three best friends were attacked co-starring Mario Van Peebles.

“Rude “The Awakening” and “NYPD In addi- and a multi-dimensional character that shows a Black and and Afghanistan, topped the Her list.resume But it’s also bycritically warlords, just one of countless reveals extensive work since then in television, she guest-starred on the acclaimed woman at a crossroadsindelible and how sheimages keeps her for Nation of Poets,” where a poem can both tion, inspire peace film and theater. series, “House,” and voiced the impressionable character of Elise the teenager. chased them balance when Having the unexpected happens in life. The and end wars.

Salli starred opposite both Denzel for the animated series “Gargoyles.” film explores love, loss, loyalty and life in general. through the streets of Mogadishu, eventually cornering Growing up, itand was these SomaliasSalli that Washington Willboth Smith,of playing their resides in Los Angeles with her husband, I couldn’t pass it up, even though it scared me a the boys in an alley, the men began shooting. K’naan wives in the films “Antwone Fisher” and “I actorwho DondreisWhitfield, and their two children, little. I wondered, “Could I do this?” I’m glad I informed musician/emcee K’naan Warsame, avoided injury, but stepped his three brutally Am Legend,” respectively.

And she happily Parker and Dre. Here, she talks about her new in andfriends tried. I’mwere very proud of what we forging his own musical path via a unique blend of reggunneddrama down. juggles big studio assignments with interestfilm, “I Will Follow,” an ensemble directed made with this film. gae, funk, pop, soul and, above all, hip-hop. Recorded ing independent features such as “Black Dyna- by Ava DuVernay.

KW: How did you of prepare the roleher of Certain that it was only a matter timeforbefore primarily in Kingston, Jamaica Bob Marley’s home mite,” “Pastor Brown” and “We the at Party.”

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guided the ship smoothly. She was kind and paWould you like to produce, direct? about a year ago. It was stir-fried vegetables withbefore Szechuan sauce. I made it a little too tient and encouraging, but very clear on where we SRW: I didn’t know about AFFRM continuedfrom from page Continued page 1 1 spicy, admit, but I think everybody were all going. She was also very open to ideas.

I made the film. I learned about it after. I Ithink enjoyed She certainly didn’t seem like a first-time narrait’s brilliant and much needed. AFFRM is a it, aside from all the sweating. family metItthe fate, K’naan’s mother SRW: wassame tough.

From the time I first met tive director. She has a bright future. new way to distribute Black movies –KW: not How just do you think African music will would travel through the was firefight Ava to the firstdaily day of shooting only atoweek, if influence KW: What challenges did you face in for our film, but for other quality Black indiethe rest of the world in the comthe U.S. embassy in thevery hopes of securing that.

It was a very fast, creative, very organic VOLUME 79 80 ••NUMBER 19 years?

VOLUME NUMBER• 47 shooting a full-length feature film in films. They’ve gathered the nation’sing finest visas forMy hermanager and her pushed loved ones. process. me toDespite dive in MAR. 10 16 - 16, 2011 K: I think it’s actually already affecting Black film organizations together to release just 15 days?

SEPTEMBER – 22, 2010 dailyboth denials, and on theshe last with feet. she Thepersisted, director knew what the world in a big way now.

People just SRW: Indies are always an ex- a first-run film simultaneously in theaters naday the And U.S. with embassy was in Somalia, wanted. the encouragement and tionwide. AFFRM’s “I Will Follow”aren’t is theaware first of it. For instance, there’s a tra challenge. The time is shorter received visas to leave for America. the support of both, I decided I was gogreat tune called “Strawberry because you have less money to grassroots national theatrical release poweredby Coldplay Publisher can’t even it,” says ing“You to give it my all –describe and I did.

Swing.”

It’s essentially Afro-Pop music. completely by community organizations. It’s spend and fewer days to shoot.

K’naan. is the mostyou sensational, KW:“It What would say is theliberatSonceria Messiah-Jiles And most of Vampire Weekend’s music is a game changer, and I’m proud to be involved But our set on “I Will Follow” ing feeling.

There was the weight of a world film’s message? somehow.

Afro-Pop. Africa has influenced many of the was very harmonious and very of hope that see has“Isuddenly SRW:onI your hope shoulder people come As far as directing, yes! I am directing biggest bands. So,Editor I believe Africa has familial. The feeling we crelanded.

It waswhen onlyitthen that started to get Will Follow” opens onI March already. I helmed an episode of my already show “Euated together offset the lack of crept in and changed music in the Von Jiles thisand certain valueown of life thatinI the never had 11 find their lesson andPeople I’ll just don’t know to call it a big budget. So yes, there were reka” that will air this coming season West. before.”

With little film.

It will speak to possessions everyone dif-and no be doing another next season. I loveAfrican. it and plan challenges, but they only ferently.

That’s the power and theand his famiknowledge of English, K’naan to direct much more. brought everyone closer Editor KW: If you couldAssociate have one wish instantly magic of film. ly boarded the last commercial flight out of KW: What is the difference is between together, which I think granted, what would that be?

ReShonda Billingsley KW: What likebefore settling in Mogadishu for was New itYork you can see from the working on a TV series such as “Eureka” and That a K: Wow! would be for a sudden shift working Toronto. with Ava DuVerfinal product. serious film like “I Will Follow.” in my country from war, distrust and death The on Troubadour reflect the sum nay as tunes a director?

Director KW: What role did SRW: “Eureka” is a blast. “I Will to Follow” peace, love and Art harmony. of K’Nasan’s experiences. Having spent SRW: She life is wonderTony Fernandez-Davila the African-American fed my path soul.via Both are necessary Musician/emcee K’Naan Warsame is forging his own musical a unique blend and positive.

KW: Are you everCale afraid?

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Very focused.

Like the better part of the last two years on the I’m fortunate to have had the opportunity toI am, but not of what people ordiFestival Reof reggae, funk, pop, soul and,Film above all, hip-hop.

K: Yes Iroad, said,visiting she knows overwhat 50 countries from work in both worlds. leasing Movement narily fear, fortunately. My fears are all she wants.toEvery Slovenia Peru directo Vietnam to Uganda, the Columnist KW: Are you happy?

(AFFRM) and its internal. I’m afraid of my own self more tor, believe or not,document of an artist album is theit sonic K: I can’t remember specifically, it was soccer in your youth?

Yvette Chargois SRW: Yes! My husband, Dondre, andofmy grassroots distributhan anything external. does have clear and disproves rap with not much to ashare, just one of those moments when I had a K: Yes I am, and I did play, like most two children make me incredibly, incredibly tion play in your KW: Are you happy? vision. withoutwho a say that hip-hop has music’sAnd detractors melody in my head and a discontented, other children. happy. Plus, I get to go to work doingK:aHappiness, job decision to particiI think, is Editors one of the most Sports clear vision, nothing newthe leftcaptain to say. melancholy feeling. I just wrote that.

KW: How have you been received by the pate in the project? that I love. I’m very happy and grateful. elusive things on the planet. I believe that can’t thefirst ship.

She “Wavin’ Flag,” has Thesteer CD’s single, KW: Did it emanate at all from your childAmerican hip-hop community?

Max Edison happiness is only appreciated in retrospect. become an international sensation, and was hood?

K: Great! You can tell from what’s been Darrell K. Ardison So, I’m always happy, given that I later find the official anthem of the World Cup K: I think everything kinda’ does. happening for me. They’ve all been very out that I was.

Championship hosted this summer by South Everything is Foundation kind of shaped

by Education life in gensupportive–and love for what I do. andshowing turn it into a strength.”

The for the of Young KW: How can your fans help you?

Contributing Africa. Reaching over 150 countries, the eral, so I guess it doesthe feelseed likemoney my childyou think hip-hop is headCrook’s school will join Pro-Vision and Women provided for the girls’KW: Where do K: By being understanding of the fact that Continued from 1 on K’Naan’s signature song was page featured hood school might have influence. ed?

WALIPP as the two other all-male schools in HISD. slatedbeen to bean housed on theBut Contemporary I don’t make musicWriters for them, but that I FIFA-sponsored Trophy Tour, which saw the those Learning things are prettycampus subconscious.

K: I thinkWALIPP, it will always go isthrough however, leavingphasHISD to become a Center at 1906 Cleburne in Third Walker make music that’s Aswad about my past and about “In an all-female setting, young ladies can emerging rap star spreading his message to focus KW: Do you still feel a strong connection es, like how philosophy in ancient state charter school.

KIPPtimes has an all-boys’ school Ward. my most honest internal instincts.

They on their studies distracted by boys. soccer fans in without concertsbeing staged all around the As to Somalia? body school and theinphysical and anthe all-girls’ the North Forest Indepen While interviewing for the principalwould celebrate need to understand that more than Webmaster anything aworld. result, I believe these young ladies will be com- K: Yes, I have many, many memories, a while,dent then focusDistrict. on the mind and the School position of E.O. Smith Middle School, Crookfor was else.

Wherever I go, it’s not about them, but Corneleon Block fortable taking they normally not take K’naan has classes also re-recorded newwould versions which have impacted myconcept life. of the all-male school. spiritual. I think that seeks those an phases happen approached with the Crook addition to thetoacademy’s name. where the music takes me. to get them ready for college,” O’Dell-Thomas said. of the track with Will.i.Am and French KW: Were you to own, a lot of us as and hip-hop of the “Having twolistening sons of my I could appreciate thewell,“Not only willistheone school bebest located at the current KW: What has been the happiest moment Students at the all-female academy will receive dance producer David Guetta and a bilinAmerican music barometersE.O. of what happening, because it to retain that concept,” he while said. growing up?

Smithiscampus, but we will try The Houston Defender Newspaper published of your life? a laptop as a tangible sign of the school’s commitby The Houston Defender Inc. Company gual versions with Spanish pop singer K: You could in Somalia forevercontent, and and reflects thename feeling I see “Boys live perceive relationships, for of theyoung school.people.

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The Defender audited by David Bisbal, French MC Fefe, AI Otsuka nevereducator need music from outside Somalia. as the following the feeling. interactions differently,” Crook said.my “Somusic of history and tradition of this community. Thus, Circulation. (CAC). For subKW: Do you haveCertified any Audited regrets?

Students will also be given the opportunity to make from Japan, Jackie Cheung and Jane Zhang Thereinare a lot ofwe’ve different styles variKW: When look in mirror, what do colors will be hindsight, missed the and marka in our co-ed ouryou mascot, thethe Mustangs, and school scriptions, send $60.00 — 1 year, to: K: I guess I do have regrets, critical decisions.

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Then, they learn both Kam Williams: Hi K’naan, thanks so much K: them I usedhow to get very excited watching the Shakebut I can’tteaching, find it. and teachers that are committed and beadvisory committee that will have a say in marketand in affecting people in a positive way. lieve in thefavorite idea wedish can to prepare speare fencing.

We take was perceivedKW: as What for the time.

World Cup and on TV as a child.

So,what to have is your cook?young men to graduing and fundraising,” O’Dell-Thomas said.

KW: Thanks again for the interview, ate, gowould to college and toifbe a success,” Crook said. a weakness in boy –being active and distracted K: My pleasure. any kind of involvement withvery the World K: It probably be good I cooked K’Naan, and best of luck on your world tour.

KW: What was the inspiration for Wavin’ Cup is a big, big honor. more, but I just don’t do it very often. When K: Thank you so much, Kam. Flag?

KW: Are you a soccer fan and did you play I do, I find it very enjoyable. I made a dish

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on H.S. Darrell Ardison Darrell Ardison Sports on H.S. Houston’s high school The Alieftop Elsik girls Sports volleyball teams continued overcame every obstacle their winning ways recently.

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With Elsik’s ranked No. No. three threeinclude in the the Katy ranked in defense schools concentrating on Forcoaches’ state 5A poll while coaches’ state 5A poll while at No.Georgetown’s 11 and No. 15 The than, perimeter Klein Oak jumped to No. Klein Oak jumped to No. Woodlands. shooters knocked down six of five.

Other Houston-area Houston-area five.

Other Magnolia is the top area nine three-point attempts in ranked schools include Katy ranked schools include Katy school the Class 4A state the firstin half. at No. 11 and No.with 15 The The at No. and No. 15 poll at 11 No. three The Rams mounted a Woodlands.

Woodlands.

Friendswood, Brenham second-half comeback byand Magnolia is the the top top area Magnolia area Barbers Hill indeline at turning up itsisfalling pressure school in the Class 4A stateto school in the Class 4A state four six. turnovers Stratford is fensethrough and forcing poll at No. three with poll at No. withupstart ranked No. nine and get back intothree the game.

With Friendswood, Brenham and Friendswood, Pearland is No.and 11.

59 secondsDawson leftBrenham in regulation, Barbers Hill falling in line at Barbers Hillis in line at Dawson 21-6 regisElsik came tofalling withinafter 52-51. four through six.

Stratford is four through six.Forthan Stratford tering a dramatic comebackis That’s when ranked No. ninePark andlast upstart ranked No. nine and upstart win over Deer asserted herself once again.

Pearland Dawson is No. 11.

Pearland is No. 11. week.

TheDawson Eagles prevailed Georgetown held Elsik scoreDawson is 21-6 after regisDawson is 21-6 after regis19-25, 20-25, 25-10, less for 27-25, the remainder of the tering dramatic comeback tering aaasdramatic comeback game as Forthan in of15-12 outsidehauled hitter win over Deer Park last win over Deer Park fensive rebounds and tallied Yewande Akanbi ledlast the way week.

The Eagles prevailed week.

The Eagles prevailed thethe final four points to kills. seal in match with 22 19-25, 27-25, 20-25, 25-10, 19-25, 27-25, 20-25, 25-10, theAfter victory. finishing in the top 15-12 as outside outside hitter 15-12 as hitter (Forthan) is Pearland a 10 at“She the prestigious Yewande Akanbi led the the way way Yewande Akanbi led McDonald’s All-American Tournament last month, in the match with 22 kills. in match with 22 kills.that andthe she’s to make Dawson issupposed serving notice After finishing in the the top After finishing in those plays at thiswas time oftop the accomplishment no 10 at the prestigious Pearland 10 at the year,” saidprestigious Elsik head Pearland coach fluke.

Tournament last month, month, Tournament last LaShawn Johnson.

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By Max Edison For approximately 500 former college football stars, the next few months will be the most important time in their potential professional lives.

These are college players who are eligible for the 2011 NFL Draft.

They have been diligently training since the beginning of the year to prepare themselves for the onslaught of professional evaluations, college pro days, combines and personal team workouts. The ultimate goal: to get drafted by an NFL team or at the very least sign as an undrafted free agent and pursue the life-long dream of being a professional athlete.

The recently concluded NFL Combine gave players a firsthand look at the business of professional football, NFL style.

The event was a “fun-filled” weekend of lifting, jumping, running and interviewing, with top NFL team representatives scrutinizing every move.

Now that the combine is behind them and the NFL draft (April 28-30) almost two months away, players have resumed their daily workouts. Preparation begins for the Photos courtesy of the Texans next big event, pro days on their prospective #1 Right guard Antoine Caldwell, above, (college photo) and left tackle #76 college campuses.

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

After a solid career at Oklahoma State, former Yates standout Orie Lemon Photos courtesy of the Texans Photos courtesy of the Texans (LB, 6’1” 242 lbs.) is #1 Right guard Antoine Caldwell, above, (college photo) and left left tackle tackle #76 #76 #1 Right guard Antoine Caldwell, above, (college photo) and one of those athletes Duane Brown, below are key components of the Texan new rushing attack.

Duane Brown, below are key components of the Texan new rushing attack. training towards the prize of hearing his name called on draft day.

After missing the entire 2009 season due to knee surgery, Lemon bounced back to form during the 2010 season. He anchored the Cowboy defense at middle linebacker, leading the team to an Darvin Adams 11-2 record. He was named a first team All-Big 12 performer.

Lemon’s combine’s experience was the start of his quest to achieve his dream of becoming an NFL player.

“I think the combine for me was a good experience, Orie Lemon

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Colts, last weekend at Reliant.

Of course, there was a sellColts, Ofatcourse, there was a sellYou last alsoweekend have to at beReliant. enthused the intensity level the out crowd that was more than amped up for the kick-off of out that was morequite than amped the kick-off of teamcrowd displayed, which franklyup hasforbeen somewhat the NFL regular season, which longsuffering Texan fans the NFL regularon season, Texan fans underwhelming far toowhich many longsuffering occasions when the team hope will be their their first visit visit tooutcome the playoffs. playoffs. hope be first the takes will the field.

Normally, theto is very predictable, Youfat also have to to be be enthused enthused at at the the intensity intensity level level the the You also have a big loss. team displayed, which quite frankly has been somewhat team quitegroup frankly beenTexans. somewhat No,displayed, this was awhich different of has fightin’ On underwhelming on far far toowith many occasions whenled thebyteam team underwhelming on many occasions when the defense, they came outtoo a surly attitude, his takes thehighness field. Normally, Normally, the outcome outcome is Bernard very predictable, predictable, takes field. the very “royalthe of surliness,” safetyis Pollard. big fat fat loss. All-World defensive end Mario Williams aaEven big loss. potential No, this was different group of fightin’ fightin’ Texans.

Texans. On On No, ready this was aa different of came to dominate, andgroup did just that. 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 “royal highness of surliness,” surliness,” safety Bernard Pollard. “royal highness of Bernard giddy with joy, was the way thesafety vaunted Texan Pollard. offense Even potential All-World defensive end Mario Williams Even potential All-World defensive end Mario Williams performed. Now we all know that Andre Johnson is one of came ready truly to dominate, dominate, and did just justand that.Matt Schaub is a came ready to and did that. the world’s dominant receivers The real key for the squad, that made yours truly simply The real key for the squad, that made yours Pro-Bowl QB, who can pass with the best of truly them.simply What 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 performed.

Now wearound all know knowinthat that Andre Johnson isprovide one of of performed. we all Johnson one could moveNow folks theAndre trenches and is the world’s truly dominant receivers and Matt Schaub is the world’s dominant Matt Schaublanes is aa Schaub withtruly enough time toreceivers pass andand create running 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 we were unsure unsure ofthewas was ifwith the flying revamped offensive line we the revamped offensive line the were O-line passedof testif colors, for at least could move folks around in the trenches and provide could move folks around in the trenches and provide week one.

Schaub withknow enough time to pass pass and create create running lanes Schaub with enough to running lanes Now we thetime Texans can and score points in bunches, for running back Arian Foster.

Well, I’m pleased to report for back Arian I’m pleased report but running it traditionally has Foster. been anWell, air based attack.toAgainst the Colts, O-linethey passed the test testthe with flying offense, colors, for for at least least the O-line passed the with flying colors, at introduced balanced which feaweek one. week tured one. the running of Arian Foster and the outcome was a Now we we know know the Texans Texans can can score score points points in in bunches, bunches, Now the record-setting afternoon. 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 the Colts, they introduced the balanced offense, which feathe Colts, they introduced the balanced offense, on which fea33 carries (three TD’s) were the second-most Kickoff 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 record-setting afternoon. record-setting afternoon. rushing performance in franchise history. Foster rushed Consider this:in RB RB Arian Foster’s 231125 rushing yards on this: Foster’s 231 rushing yards on forConsider 191 yards theArian second half and yards in the 33 carries (three TD’s) were the second-most on Kickoff 33 carries (threeHouston’s TD’s) were second-most on Kickoff fourth quarter.

257therushing yards represented Weekend in NFL NFL history.rushing He recorded recorded the first first 200-yard Weekend in history.

He the 200-yard just the second 200-yard performance in team hisrushing performance in franchise history.

Foster rushed rushing performance in franchise history. Foster rushed tory. forIt’s 191 yards inover the and second half and 125 yards for in the the for 191 yards the second and yards in been saidin overhalf again that125 in order fourth quarter.

Houston’s 257 rushing yards represented fourth Houston’s 257 this rushing yards Texansquarter. to achieve their goals season, theyrepresented must feajust the secondbalanced 200-yardoffensive rushing performance performance in team team hisjust second 200-yard rushing in histure the a more attack. In other words, tory. tory. improve a rushing game that was simply abysmal in 2009.

It’sback been said Foster over and and over again that in inthe order for the the It’s been said over that order for Big Arian saysover the again team heard comments, Texans to achieve achieve theirChampion goals this thisAuburn season, they must feaFrom theoffensive National Tigers wide out fea(#89) Darvin Texans to their goals season, they must especially his line.

Adams trains in Houston for the upcoming NFL Draft. ture“We’ve moreheard balanced offensive attack.

In other words, ture aa more balanced offensive attack.

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

2009. improve aa rushing game abysmal in game wasn’t as efficient last was year and how if we had a run Big back Arian Foster says the team heard the comments, Big back Arian Foster says the team heard the comments, game, we could have done this and could have PLAYERS, done that,”Page 4 H LOCAL especially his his offensive offensive line. line. especially “We’ve heard heard this this whole whole offseason offseason about how how Page our run run “We’ve about our ★TEXANS, 6 game wasn’t as efficient last year and how if we had a run game wasn’t as efficient last year and 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,” that,” game,

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Galveston Ball High School senior forward Terran Petteway said it best.

Several Houston area high “When we were ranked No. 1 in the

By Darrell Darrell K.toArdison Ardison By K. schools projected earn a spot preseason, weDEFENDER just wanted to represent DEFENDER in the playoffs went into their our community well and bring a champithird game of the season still onship back to the island,” said.

Several Houston area he high Several area high seeking thatHouston first victory.

Ball (32-3) went into its University schools projected to earn a spot schools spot After projected advancingtotoearn the aClass Interscholastic League Region in the playoffs went (UIL) into year, their in playoffs went into their 4A the state semifinals last III-4A quarterfinal matchup against third game of the season still third gameDawson of the was season Pearland onestill of Houston Jones (28-6) with a feeling of seeking that first first victory. seeking that victory. those schools after losing to familiarity.

After advancing to the theSprings Class After to Class Class 5Aadvancing stalwarts Clear They’d faced the Falcons twice dur4A state semifinals last year, 4A state semifinals and Conroe Oak Ridge.last year, ingPearland the season with less than desirable Pearland (1-2) Dawson was (1-2) one of of Dawson was one DAWSON vs. NIMITZ results. those schools after losing to those schools after losing to Dawson broke into the winYet 5A with 11 seniors onSprings a 15-man Class 5A stalwarts Clear Springs Class stalwarts Clear ning column with a 28-0 victory roster, Ball head coach Temple and Conroe Oak Ridge.Jerald and Conroe Oak Ridge. on the road at perennial 4A powwas confident that his state-ranked DAWSON (1-2) vs. vs. NIMITZ NIMITZ (1-2) led team DAWSON (1-2) (1-2) erhouse Dayton.

The Eagles couldDawson muster the resolve to pull Dawson broke into into the Steve win-out a broke the win21-0 at halftime behind victory in its most important game of the ning columnthree-yard with aa 28-0 28-0TD victory ning column with victory Orisakwe’s run, season. on the road at at11-yard perennial 4A powpowon road perennial 4A Trethe Oliver’s scoring run “It wasDayton. a Boston Celtics thing for erhouse Dayton.

The Eagles led erhouse The Eagles and an eight-yard TD run led by us 21-0 in theatsecond half,” Temple said.

21-0 halftime behind Steve halftime behind Paytonat Jones.

A 40-yard TDSteve pass Austin (dark uniforms) hopes to improve to 3-0 this week against rival Milby. Here they faced “I Orisakwe’s remember when I was a young Orisakwe’s three-yard TD run, run, boy, from Garry three-yard Kimble to TD Randall Scarborough last week in a 50-0 victory. theTre Celtics always wanted to come Tre Oliver’s 11-yard scoring run out Oliver’s scoring was run Weeks in the11-yard third quarter andand to have a good third quarter. and an eight-yard TD run by heI purposefully an eight-yard run by Galveston coach Jerald Temple. thetryonly scoring in TD the second setballuphead a tough Garner rushed for 164 yards and 3 loss to Elkins in the 2010 seathought for the most part, we did.”

Payton Jones.

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

Here faced Payton half. Jones. A 40-yard TD pass non-district schedule to help pre- to twoto scoresagainst to sonrival opener, couldn’t Leading 37-32 at the break followfrom 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 ingWeeks aThe spurt end the quarter first half, Weeks intothe the third quarter wasGalvesin third was Eagles look to continue line. “You have to get through would never relinguish. turnovers despite rushing for 178 tonthe Ball outscored Jones 15-5 to begin the only scoring in the 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 seaonly scoring in second he purposefully set tough 164 yards and loss to Elkins in 2010 seatheir winning ways this week some tough games getaabetter,” Milbyrushed will befor trying get into yards game’s first 24 minthehalf. second half as Petteway and Michael half. non-district schedule to help preadded two additional scores to son opener, Dayton couldn’t 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 Evans asserted themselves in the paint DAWSON VS. 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 VS. pare for an they four Nimitz.

TheNIMITZ Cougars notched weekto fordistrict us.” games their SFA long-time rivals. Buffs’ Angleton turned tables in take a 15-point advantage (52-37).

The Eagles look to continue line.

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

AUSTIN (2-0)have vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman turnovers the seconddespite half. rushing Senior quarterThe so-called experts felt that Jones their winning ways this week some tough games to get better,” Milby will be trying to get into yards in the game’s first 24 mintheir winning thisroad week to get better,” Milby will be trying get into yards in the game’s 24 mining from behindways on the to some Thistough is angames old-fashioned rival- and dimunitive widetoreceiver back Quandre Diggsfirst (91 yards on would need to shoot well the pewhen they take13-9. on from Aldine Wells said.

“There isn’t an easy easy the win Bautista column at atwill the expense expense of utes. utes. when they take on Aldine Wells said. isn’t an win column the of defeat Conroe Nimitz ry game so“There you can throw the the Sergio have their 30 carries) scored on a one-yard rimeter, from their benchweek bri- for Nimitz.

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

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

Angleton the in trailed especially 9-6 less than two records the window. team primed for confrontation. to capturned a 53-yard, 15-play gade, to have a chance in this matchup. their first win last week by rallyAUSTIN (2-0) vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman the second half.

Senior quartertheir firstremaining win last week by fourth rally- AUSTIN (2-0)a vs MILBYto (0-2) Putman minutes in the SFA has chance improve quarterback ANGLETON (2-1)Lawrence vs. ALIEF ELSIK (2-1) the drivesecond in the half. third Senior quarterquarterto give “They as quick as road all outdoors,” ing from are behind on the the road to to This This3-0 is an anafter old-fashioned rival- and and dimunitive widepossum receiver back Quandre Diggs (91 yards yards on on ing from behind on to is old-fashioned rivalwide receiver Quandre Diggs (91 quarter when Torian Amos demolishing Thedimunitive Wildcats played in back his team a 17-10 edge.

Temple said.

“I wanted to make them defeat Conroe 13-9.

Nimitz ry game so you can throw the Sergio Bautista will have their 30 carries) scored on a one-yard defeat 13-9.

Nimitz ry game so you canatthrow the Sergio will have their 30The carries) scored on aatone-yard hauled inConroe a 65-yard touchdown Scarborough 50-0 Barnett the firstBautista quarter against Dayton.

Wildcats were it again shoot the top of us.than And Ithe thought trailed 9-6 with less than two records outMustangs’ the window. window. team primed for confrontation. confrontation. sneak to cap cap quarter.

53-yard, 15-play 15-play trailed 9-6 with less records the primed for to aa 53-yard, passover from Flavies Heffner at two Stadium.out quarterback team In the opening 12 minutes, the sneak in the fourth forminutes the most part that it worked in our 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 give remaining in the gamefourth Casey SFA Davis has a tossed chance three to improve vs. ALIEF (2-1) drive in Jackson, the third who quarter to 1:58 mark to provide touch- ANGLETON Broncos (2-1) dictated theELSIK game’s Ryan rushed for favor.” quarter when when Torian Torian Amos Amos to to 3-0 3-0 after demolishing The Wildcats Wildcats played possum in his his team team aa 17-10 17-10 edge. edge. quarter after demolishing The played possum in winner. down passes and ran for two tempo and jumped out to an early Jones toEric come within hauled inrallied 65-yard touchdown Scarborough 50-0 back at Barnett Barnett the the first quarter against against Dayton.

The Wildcats Wildcats were were at at it it again again hauled in aacoach 65-yard touchdown Scarborough 50-0 at quarter The Dawson Wells said two more while running Tavares 10-0first advantage.

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Max Edison Continued from page 3

on ed a style of play that the Sports team embraced and success

ensued.

Beall“We’re is the Man not going to run What happens when you a lot of set plays. We’re going to get and down,” blister an up opponent for aBuchanan said.195 “We’re career high yardsreally rushing going challenge on justto19 carries. people You’re to stop us in transition first. named C-USA Offensive IPlayer think everybody likes of the Week and that that. that’s what’s honorI think was bestowed on talgiven Calipari so much ented John Cougar Jr. running popularity success being back Bryceand Beall. in Beall Memphis andthree obviously scored touch-at the University Kentucky downs tying a of career best and on the men’s side. rattled off runs of That’s 43, 35 and how kids in want to play.”

31 yards helping Houston It goeswin without to a 54-24 oversaying UTEP in that on a team this good it the conference opener. takes and the Texasgreat Bowlplayers Announces Class Lady have them.

TheCougars Texas Bowl Three players, Courtney Committee recently Taylor, Brittney Scott class and of announced the 2010 Porsche Landry, were named Texas Bowl Gridiron first team presented C-USA performLegends by ers.

Wrangler and Cavender’s (Sr. 6’)includes garnered BootTaylor City, which first-team accolades the Pro Football Hall offor Famers third-consecutive season.

Raymond Berry and Joe She was former named both C-USAof Greene, University Player and Defensive Texas defensive starsPlayer Bill of the Year. was Moses, Taylor’sand Bradley andItBob second POY Aldine consecutive native, Texas A&M award, well asHouston being star andasformer named to the All-Defensive Texan Aaron Glenn.

Team for the third time Texas Bowl Gridiron in her storied career.

The Legends presented by Crockett native put together Wrangler and Cavender’s another outstanding camBoot City are all individuals paign with 15.9 points and who made a significant con11.5 rebounds per game. tribution to the game of footTaylor league in ball in led the the state of Texas, rebounds and defensive either at the high school, colrebounds rpg), while legiate or(8.5 professional level. ranking third in scoring, “This is arguably the deepfifth in field percentest and mostgoal star-studded age (50.5) and offensive class of Gridiron Legends,” rebounds rpg), seventh said Texas(3.0 Bowl executive in blocked shots (1.5 bpg) director Heather Houston. and steals (2.2 spg) and “Each of these five men left eighth in free-throw an indelible mark onpercentthe age (75.2). game in Texas and we are Scott (Sr. 5’6”) extremely proud to earned be associfirst-team honors for the first ated with each of them.

I time in her career and allwant to thank the Gridiron conference accolades for the Legends selection committee second-consecutive season for the wonderful job they’ve after leading the league in ★EDISON, scoring with 16.3 pointsPage per 6 game. Scott was one of the most consistent players this Darrell Ardison season, scoring in double figures in 25 contests, including her current 13-game double-digit scoring streak.

The Orange native was one of the most deadly shooters from beyond the arc top high school in Houston’s C-USA, ranking second volleyball teams continued in the league in 3-point pertheir winning recently. centage (40.2) ways and 3-point In the Class 5A division, field goals per game (2.7). top-ranked Cypress Scott currently ranks Woods second swept District 17-5A in Houston history withfoes 77 Cy-Fair Cypress Falls to treys thisand season. improve to 26-1 on the seaLandry (Jr. 5’5”) earned son. her first all-conference honor No.a two Kleinseason Oak, that 22-2, after breakout defeated Cy-Fair to win saw her rank fourth in thethe Kingwood chamleague withTournament 14.9 points per pionship. game.

Landry has flourished Woods isup-tempo currently in Cy Buchanan’s ranked in the5.0 style of No. play,three averaging coaches’ state pollthan while more points per5A game Klein Oakaverage. jumped Landry to No. her career five.ranks Othersixth Houston-area also in C-USA ranked schools include Katy in free-throw percentage at No. 11 andin No. 15 The (76.7), eighth assists (3.9 Woodlands. apg) and 12th in steals (1.9 Magnolia is the top area spg). school the Class 4A state TheinHouston native has poll at No. with matched herthree career total this Friendswood, season with 23Brenham games of and Barbers Hillpoints. falling in line at 10 or more Landry four through six. Stratford earned two C-USA Player is ranked No. nine and upstart of the Week mentions this PearlandtheDawson is No.after 11. season, first coming Dawson 21-6 after 31 regispouring in aiscareer-high tering in a dramatic points a thrillingcomeback 93-89 win over Park last victory at Deer Oral Roberts. week.

The Eagles The second weeklyprevailed honor 19-25,after 27-25, 20-25, 25-10, came Landry averaged 21.0 5.0 assists 15-12points, as outside hitterand 4.0 rebounds in Houston’s Yewande Akanbi led the way big victories 21 in the match over withNo. 22 kills.

Nebraska and Louisville in After finishing in the top Las 10 atVegas. the prestigious Pearland Expect the CouTournament lastLady month, gars to beisa serving difficultnotice match-that Dawson up for anybody they accomplishment wasface no in the NCAA tournament, fluke. and with a little luckits in the Magnolia earned 20th brackets could be an Elite win of the season with a 21Eight team.25-16, 25-15 vic25, 25-10,

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ell, it’s only the first game of the season, but you have to be excited about the way the fightin’ Texans dismissed their old nemesis, the Indy Colts, last weekend at Reliant. Of course, there was a sellout crowd that was more than amped up for the kick-off of the NFL regular season, which longsuffering Texan fans hope will be their first visit to the playoffs.

You also have to be enthused at the intensity level the team displayed, which quite frankly has been somewhat underwhelming on far too many occasions when the team takes the field. Normally, the outcome is very predictable, a big fat loss.

No, this was a different group of fightin’ Texans. On defense, they came out with a surly attitude, led by his “royal highness of surliness,” safety Bernard Pollard.

Former Yates and Oklahoma State standout (#41) linebacker Orie Lemon prepares for the NFL Draft.

Even potential All-World defensive end Mario Williams came ready to dominate, and did just that.

“I know it’s going to be tough road, but I’m competing against the truly best. simply I’m used to The real keyout for there the squad, that made yours prepared for it,” Lemon said.

“Some folks doubted that playing in the SEC.” giddy with joy, was the way the vaunted Texan offense Continued from page 3 me when I injured my knee, but I overcame that. Now weThe area the combine Adams performed. all one know thatofAndre Johnsonthat is one of was surprised by receivers was how comprehensive theismedical theworkworld’s truly dominant and Matt Schaub a but I know there are things I can improve on,” I know I can play on the next level so I’m was. ing hard everyday to make that dream realty.

You QB, examination Pro-Bowl who can pass with the best of them. What Lemon said. “I think I impressed them with Photos courtesy of the Texans with the doctors was line really an know I’m a JY guy and there’s no quit inwe me.were Nextunsure of“The wasmeeting if the revamped offensive my strength, benching 225 pounds 27 times. #1 Right guard Antoine Caldwell, above, (college left tackle #76 experience,” “Theyand want to examine stop isphoto) my pro and day in Stillwater and I’ll could be ready.” move folks around Adams in the said. trenches provide I wanted to run my 40 better (4.87) and that’s Duane Brown, below are key components of theFor Texan newAuburn rushing attack. every place you ever had an injury, even going talented wide receiver Darvin Schaub with enough time to pass and create running lanes something I’ll have to work on. Most importantly back to high school. to to seereport if an injury “Smooth” Adams (6’3” 185 lbs.), it’s as for if the 2010 back running Arian Foster.

Well,They I’m check pleased my knee was found to be sound and that was imhealed that. for I know some playseason never ended. The All-SEC performer cappedpassed the O-line theproperly, test withthings flyinglike colors, at least portant.” ers who spent six or seven hours being examined, an undefeated season off with a 200- yard receiving week one.

The combine experience gave Lemon greater getting MRI’s and like that.

For the money day in the SEC championship game againstNow South we know the Texans can things score points in bunches, insight into what the NFL draft process is all about the teams are investing in usattack. it makes sense.”

Carolina. He announced he was enteringbut theitNFL traditionally has been an air based Against and what the teams are looking for.

For Adams, the beatoffense, goes on which with more draft after the Tigers captured the national thechampiColts, they introduced the balanced fea- train“The interview process with the various ing of andArian workouts forand NFL onship and has not looked back. tured the running Foster thescouts. outcome was a teams was an interesting experience,” Orie said.

“I tweaked my hamstring at the combine so Training in Houston with teammate record-setting Nick Fairafternoon.

“They ask you questions about your background, myRB concern to get healthy so I can be atonmy ley, Adams explained how competitive theConsider Com- this: ArianisFoster’s 231 rushing yards your family, any incidents you might have in your bine experience can be. best and were perform at my pro coming up 33 carries (three TD’s) the well second-most onday Kickoff personal life, they don’t miss a beat. Many folks “You get all the other guys out thereWeekend compet- in NFL soon.

BeforeHethe combine had been working history. recorded theI first 200-yard think it’s just about how you perform on the field, ing at your position and it raises your energy level out twice day,” Adams.

I’m sure but they definitely pay attention to character. They rushing performance in afranchise history.“After Fosterthat rushed as well,” Adams said. ”Let’s face it, I’mfor competibe individual want to know what you’re about before they invest 191 yards there in thewill second half and workouts 125 yardsfor in teams the that tive and I know I’ve got ability and I was there to have targeted my position in the draft.

It’s a their money.” fourth quarter. Houston’s 257 rushing yards represented show what I could do regardless of who just elsethe wassecondlong process, but it’s a dream I’ve had Projected as a mid-round draft pick, Lemon is 200-yard rushing performance in team his-since I there or what they had done in college. Itory. like being first started playing as a kid.” undaunted by the task that lies before him.

Local players

It’s been said over and over again that in order for the Texans to achieve their goals this season, they must feascoredInTravis in the third ture a more balanced offensive attack. other16-4 words, quarter and held on for a 55improve a rushing game that was simply abysmal in 2009. victory earn the school’s Big back Arian Foster heard the to comments, Continued from says pagethe3 team47 third state tournament berth. especially his offensive line.

She justheard playedthis a great game.”

Hightower went Austin in “We’ve whole offseason about how ourtorun Georgetown (33-4) went 2003 to lose in game wasn’t as efficient last year and2002 howand if we hadonly a run on we to lose in the Class 5Athis state the state semifinal round both game, could have done and could have done that,” championship game to Irving times.

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Hightower boys punch out ticket to Austin

La Marque boys clip old nemesis

Julien Lewis said he had a vision and it turned out to be accurate.

The La Marque boys outlasted Galveston County rival Ball High School 58-56 in the Region III-4A championship game to secure a berth in the Class 4A state basketball tournament.

Lewis was outstanding with a 27-point, eight-rebound and four-assist performance.

A University of Texas signee, Lewis will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the facility where his college home games will be staged.

H.S. Football Games of the Week

By Darrell K. Ardison DEFENDER

Despite losing three previous games to District 23-5A champion Fort Bend Travis, Hightower coach David Green gave his team a winning game plan going into the Region III-5A title game at Aldine’s Campbell Center.

Instead of an up tempo approach, Green had the Hurricanes employ a spread offense that held the ball for long possessions. Hightower jumped out to an eight-point lead and led 17-15 at halftime.

The Hurricanes out-

Several Houston area high schools projected Ball forward Terran Pettewayto earn a spot in the playoffs went into their third game of the season still Temple said. “People hate to see us seeking that first victory. lose, but sometimes that’s the only After advancing to the Class way we can get our players’ attenContinued from page 3 last year, 4A state semifinals tion.”

Pearland Dawson was one of Petteway, who averages 23 those schools after losing to points and nine rebounds per game, Class 5A stalwarts Clear Springs the second half, but Ball High stood said Temple advised his team at Conroe Oak Ridge. tall inand a near-capacity gym at Pearlhalftime to “make free throws, stop DAWSON (1-2) vs. NIMITZ (1-2) and High School. turning the ball over and stop giving Dawson the heroes win“We have abroke lot of into unsung up lay-ups. ning column with asaid.

28-0 “But victory on this team,” Temple they “Jones was one of the better the box roadout at perennial powget inonand and fight4A during teams that we’ve played this season,” Dayton.

The kids Eagles led everyerhouse possession.

These don’t Petteway said. “They’ve got a great 21-0 at halftime behindofSteve get the headlines that some the point guard in Joe Miles, and two run, otherOrisakwe’s players do,three-yard but to me TD that’s good post players in Broderick Harris Oliver’s scoring run what Tre makes us a 11-yard great team.” and DeMarcus Johnson. We practice and an run by Jones andeight-yard GalvestonTD Ball for teams like these.” (darkHigh uniforms) to improve to 3-0 this week against rival Milby. Here they faced Payton 40-yard TD pass squared off Jones. duringAthe preseason in a Austin Ball is on ahopes collision Scarborough last week in a 50-0 victory. from Garry Kimble to Randall scrimmage, and Temple revealed that course to face district 24-4A rival Weeks in the third quarter was Jones had the advantage. Then again La Marque in the regional finals. thea only in once the second purposefully set defeated up a tough Garner rushed for 164 yards and 3 loss to Elkins in the 2010 seaduring Superscoring 16 date, again he The Tornadoes the Cougars half. non-district schedule to help preadded Jones had the upper hand. twice during the regular season, but two additional scores to son opener, Dayton couldn’t DAWSON VS. NIMITZ pare for district games down the give SFA an advantage they overcome four first-half “I just felt that this time, we might have to face them again for the The Eagles look to continue line.

“You have to get through would never relinguish. turnovers despite rushing for 178 were going to come out victorious,” right to represent Galveston County their winning ways this week some tough games to get better,” Milby will be trying to get into yards in the game’s first 24 minTemple said. “I take my hat off to in the state tournament in Austin. when they take on Aldine Wells said.

“There isn’t an easy the win column at the expense of utes.

Coach [Quincy] Shelton. He has a In their first encounter, a standNimitz.group The over Cougars for us.”

Angleton turned the tables in wonderful there notched and they week ing-room-only crowd of moretheir than long-time rivals. Buffs’ their first win last week by rallyAUSTIN (2-0) vs MILBY (0-2) quarterback Lawrence Putman the second half. Senior quarterhave a great future.”

3,000 fans witnessed Ball winning ing from behind on the road to This is an old-fashioned rivaland dimunitive wide receiver back Quandre Diggs (91 yards on Temple believes that the compe81-76 at Phillips Arena in Pasadena. defeat Conroe 13-9.

Nimitz ry game so you can throw the Sergio Bautista will have their 30 carries) scored on a one-yard tition his team faced in District 24Hundreds of fans were turned away trailed 9-6 with less than two records out the window. team primed for confrontation. sneak to cap a 53-yard, 15-play 4A, along with rival and state-ranked at the entrance. 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 La Marque, readied his squad for the The second game was moved to quarter when Torian Amos to 3-0 after demolishing The Wildcats played possum in his team a 17-10 edge. rugged schedule they’ve faced in the 9,000-seat Hofheinz Pavilion on the hauled in a 65-yard touchdown Scarborough at Barnett the first quarter against Dayton.

The Wildcats were at it again playoffs. campus of 50-0 the University of Houston pass learned from Flavies Heffner at the Stadium.

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

“We so many things and Ball won once again. to provide gametossedCounty three touchBroncos dictated the game’s Ryan Jackson, who rushed for about1:58 our mark basketball teamthe from fac- Casey Davis Galveston is crowing winner. passes ing the teams in our own district,” down these days.and ran for two tempo and jumped out to an early Dawson coach Eric Wells said more while running back Tavares 10-0 advantage. After a tough 8★H.S. FOOTBALL, Page 6

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CBC Opinion: continued from page 1

Budget cuts

A major cut to the public works department’s budget could result in changes to residents’ Continued from page 1 water bills and services and street green industry.

The budget won’t be formally maintenance.

The Congressional Black Caucus proposed until May, but Parker “I know this will be tough,” Foundation, which funds the legislative consees no way out of the situation. the mayor said. “Tough not only ference, wants to ensure that the Black comWhile she didn’t specify how for the employees who deliver I have torials to influence Black America relationship of the Black Press with munity is aware of the changing job market, many jobs would be lost, analysts recently Black people. They must remember city services, but also for the new jobsbeen and how to prepare for them. to stay with them in their time of say the layoffs could exceed 2,300 residents of this great city.” shocked and people will never return to trouble.

But now that Toyota’s pain to place their advertising messages “So many the appalled by has been essentially eased (for now) on the pages of Black newspapers based on city employees receiving City council members will jobs they lost,” said Rep. Elijah E. ads that I and by a report issued by the Federal throughout America, and Black conan average of $55,000 a year in debate the budget proposals over The CBC wants to ensure that the Black community is aware of the changCummings (D-Md.), honorary co-chair of other Black Transportation Department and sumers will respond in kind (Black salary and benefits. the next few months. If passed, market, newwith jobs and how to prepare for them. this year’s events. to ing publishers saw “It’s our responsibilityNASA thatjob found no faults advertising agencies could help them City leaders have been the cutbacks would take effect increase ability to do the jobs that Toyota’s are

By Shantella Y. Sherman in severaltheir major electronic accelerator conwith this). The days of being silent forecasting a huge budget gap for in the 2012 fiscal year, which newspapers trols, the Press has once again and complaining amongScott ourselves SPECIAL TO THE NNPA FROM THE WASHINGTON INFORMER available to them.” rowBlack donation. informed,” added. the fiscal year that starts on July begins on July 1.

But the mayor (the New York been forgotten along with the Black regarding these unethical and imThey will be holding several town hall The sessions will include “Beyond a Also, for the first time in its history, the 1 for months. The crisis stems in that layoffs incendiary would Times, Chicago consumer. moral business practicesisare over. with the Danny (NNPA) - In what pointed appears out to be a racially meetings throughout the Bakewell week to discuss National AIDS Strategy: Next Steps in the conference partnering National part from reduced property taxes, Tribune, etc.)

Toyota should note that it is When Toyota wanted our help, Sr. is the chairman have to begin well before that 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 the city’s main source of revenue. confirming that of the National going to take more than a passing it had no problem seeking all 200 date, so thousands of city workrecently offered to stem the steady influx of Africans Elsie Scott, president of the CBC and “Sister Speak: Reducing HIV/AIDS in leadership summit. The coalition is the only Toyota spent grade on a Federal TransportaBlack newspapers in America to do Newspaper Houston also lost $10 million ers could lose their jobs within into various European nations in an effort to keep Foundation, people need to know the Black Blood: nation-wide gay civil rights organizahundreds of said that tion report card Community” to bring backand the“Beyond just that. Their message Black to Black Publishers in annual revenue from traffic the next Gaddafi four months.

Europe white and civilized. told Italian Prime that federalofjobs are available,parent but it’s consumer no Bonesafety Marrow Donation Amongpeople African thousands confidence enjoyed was, tion.

“Please help us, we Association, citations due to voters rejecting The of Houston is notthat Minister Silvio Berlusconi oncity a recent trip to Rome longer atomatter taking a civic Americans - A and Wellness The goalWe of this summit is to bring attenfromHealth American dollars ad- of organization (for years)

by Toyota value your business.” do not to exam and red-light cameras. alone when it comes to cuts. consumers prior to one of the largest want Toyotation vertise in white to use us forpertaining editorial to gays and lesbians; more than the European Union (EU) should pay him at least 5bn having an application read by200 a supervisor.

Luncheon.” to issues Parker said department heads officials also immijust recalls in U.S. history. mainstream coverage then overlook us with independently euros ($6.3 billion) aHarris year toCounty stop illegal African “There’re technological advances in vehicle the “CBC Foundation has an ongoing project and including their fight for equality. The ultihave engaged in “intense” budget approved a $1.2 billion dollar So when the decision was made daily newspatheir advertising dollars. owned Black gration and avoid a “Black Europe.” hiring process” Scott said. “A computer to increase AIDs awareness with fulltime mate goal is for people to be able to come workshops with City Council budget.

Thatand means that concerns, critical to advertise in on mainstream newspapers not open afraidand honest newspapers.

Massaging old racial wounds growing now thanking scans each application looking for key research how to prevent the spread ofBlack this newspapers together andarehave discusmembers. pers from coast to coast “thanking” their general to demand fair representation and agencies like law enforcement Gaddafi hoped to capitalize on fears that millions of words and phrases and we want the commu- disease,” Scott said. “We have a grant from sions.

“I’ve been warning them their customers for their loyalty, market consuma seat to dine at Toyota’s table, willthe havesubjugation to make of Africans, who onceoperations lived under nity to be cognizant of these changes to the Centers for Disease Control and are parSaid Sharon Lettman-Hicks, executive where was Toyota’s loyalty to the ers for their loyalty and patronage especially when their food is purthat we couldn’t just prune the some dire cuts. Already more European rule and who were made citizens of increase chances.” other Black organizations of the coalition, communiAfrican-with American consumto Toyotatheir during their time of major 10% ofticipating chased to withdirector approximately 10% of “Blackbranches; we could actuallycolonial cut than 1,000 jobs countywide will those nations, would continue to migrate to their This year’sand conference will alsothe attempters? to Don’t ties are in crisis. webig support get outwemore the public.” alsoattention deserve to a great controversy concerns over Black consumer dollars.

WeIt’s arecritical not thatoff limbs,” she said. go unfilled, and the sheriff says “Mother Country” impoverished, and without clear break down new vehealthcare law Thisyou?” year the conference will have at least inthe empowerment of anyone who desires to big “Thank Historically, safety of thethe carcomplex company’s interested fighting with Toyota, Parks, the library, convention he’ll need to find other ways to there has beenfocusing an imbal-on Black however, hicles. has enjoyed healthy means of employment. through a Cliff-notes-type guidebook. Free onealways workshop women. Toyota contribute something positive toand rebuilding entertainment facilities are save money.

Thanking their customers a ance between out of the African- American consumer sup- LGBT people.” healthcare screenings, panel isdiscussions, “But wewhat wantgoes all aspects of the community our families, including among several departments ex“Obviously conversations smart move on Toyota’s behalf and Black community and what comes port, and despite last year’s setback ★GADDAFI, Page 6 and forums on serious medical issues in the especially those at a higher risk to be pected to make drastic cuts. That of what the role of the storeone that I applaud. However, we into the Black community relative we have remained loyal. If you want Black community will be means, according to Parker, many fronts will be, we’ll be looking can’t overlook the fact that Black to retail goods, services and repreto thank Black consumers for our featured.

But there will10% be of swimming pools would have to people represent almost sentation. Despite the fact that the loyalty and keep our business, do it to civilianize certain operations. particularAmerican focusmarketonshare, Toyota’s buying power of America’s Blacks on the pages of the Black newspabe closed for the summer and So there are lots of things that HIV/AIDS and billion bone annual mar- adver- is reported to be roughly $1 trillion and with a $1.2 pers that Black people read, respect, libraries would only be open on a are going to be on the table,” said tising budget it is not unreasonable this year! And it is highly doubtful trust and own!! As chairman of the rotating basis. Parker said they’d Harris County Sheriff Adrian for the Black Press to always expect that Black-owned businesses will National Newspaper Publishers trimmed $250 million from the Garcia. to have a stake in Toyota’s adverreport revenue numbers that are the Association, I represent 200 Black city budget over the last year, but And the sheriff isn’t alone. tising (including Black advertissame and/or reap any of the benefits publishers throughout America. I am could no longer afford to do so Constable Ron Hickman of Precontinued page 1 Black ing agencies).from Nevertheless, proportionate to our buying power. challenging Toyota’s chairman and without service cuts. The direccinct 4 says he might have to lay newspapers were left off Toyota’s However, the question still remains, CEO to do the right thing and meet that carries a punishment tor of the city’s l department said off up to 50 deputies. latest marketing campaign, sending why is Toyota undervaluing the with me to discuss the future of their up toand two yearsmessage in statethat the cutting the department’s budget aofclear direct Black consumer and showing our relationship with Black consum“Oh, it’s very frustrating. prison.consumer is still being taken Black community such blatant disrespect? ers and whether or not we as Black by 27 percent would require Nobody likes to think that police 54,Black has people not are forHarrison, granted and Tried, true, and tested, the NNPA newspaper publishers should con100 full-time jobs be lost. The officers are expendable employstill disrespected and under(Black Press of America) remains tinue supporting Toyota or should beenbeing charged in his offidepartment would also have to ees,” said Constable Hickman. valued. the gatekeeper for reaching the organize a campaign to take the cial capacity, and the alleoutsource some city services and For now, there are no changThis is Black community. Corporations and African American’s brand loyalty to gations dodisappointing not involvebehavior close some sites where Houstoes to contracts for constable and from a company that was all too advertising agencies wanting and Toyota elsewhere. We will not buy any loss to Harris County. nians go for services, the director sheriff protection for neighboreager to send us their press releases needing to reach the African-Amerwhere we are disrespected…that is Still,ask Harris Judgeand edisaid. hoods, but that too is under study. a promise! and us toCounty write stories ican consumer must understand the Ed Emmett said he wants Harrison removed from the job.

“Looking at the importance of that position for this county, at this time, bond ratings and all those things, I think it’s very important that he either be suspended or step down in some form or fashion,” Emmett said.

Harrison denies the charges, saying he is confident his innocence will be proven.

Emmett said if Harrison won’t step down willingly, he says he plans to make sure Harrison is suspended until the charges work their way through the court system.

Harrison wife has also been charged.

Toyota disrespects Blacks

Gaddafi Remarks on ‘Blackening’ Europe stirs concerns, anger

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about a year ago. It was stir-fried vegetables with Szechuan sauce. I made it a little too continued from page 1 spicy, I admit, but I think everybody enjoyed it, aside from all the sweating. family met the same fate, K’naan’s mother KW: How do you think African music will would travel daily through the firefight to influence the rest of the world in the comthe U.S. embassy in the hopes of securing ing years? visas for her and her loved ones. Despite K: I think it’s actually already affecting daily denials, she persisted, and on the last the world in a big way now. People just day the U.S. embassy was in Somalia, aren’t aware of it. For instance, there’s a AN EVENING WITH received visas to leaveAfor America. great tune by Coldplay called “Strawberry CARNIVALE MYSTIQUE……..The STAR……..Tony Award winning “You can’t even describe it,”playsays Swing.” It’s essentially Afro-Pop music.

Education and Charitable Foundation/ wright and“Itperformer, Sarah Jones, treated K’naan. is the most sensational, liberatAnd most of Vampire Weekend’s music is Houston Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter Houstonians herwas multi-character solo ing feeling. with There the weight of a world Afro-Pop. Africa has influenced many of the of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority hosted show “Bridge & Tunnel.” show of hope on your shoulderThe that has was suddenly Honorees Earnest Gibson III and Bertrand Simmons Lionel and Sue Feazell and Tomira and Corey Eason biggest bands. So, I believe Africa has their Bi-Annual Mardi Gras Gala at the originally by landed. Itproduced was onlyoff-Broadway then that I started to get Audrey, Rev. Bill and Roxanne Lawson John Guess, Jr.,inPlaywright Jones already crept and changed Sarah music in the Marriott Westchase Hotel.

They were Oscar-winner MerylofStreep andI went to this certain value life that neveronhad and Melanie Lawson West.

People just don’t know to call it organized exclusively for charitable and become critically long-running before.”a With littleacclaimed, possessions and no African. educational purposes and are committed hit on-Broadway.

In this stirring production, knowledge of English, K’naan and his famiKW: If you could have one wish instantly to helping improve and and aid inAfrican all facets of she examined Jewish American ly boarded the last commercial flight out of granted, what would that be? the community.

Duringthat thewas gala,developed Ernest relations in America Mogadishu for New York before settling in K: Wow! That would be for a sudden shift Gibson III and Bertrand Simmons especially Toronto. for the final event of a fabulous in my country from war, distrust and death were honored with theHouston 2011 Flame Award of debut season for the Museum The tunes on Troubadour reflect the sum to peace, love and harmony. for their outstanding service. (HMAAC).

We salute African American Nospent of K’Nasan’s lifeCulture experiences. Having Musician/emcee K’Naan Warsame is forging his own musical path via a unique blend KW: Are you ever afraid?

Pamela Cashaw, chapter president, one can reflect on that better than Sarah, the better part of the last two years on the of reggae, funk, pop, soul and, above all, hip-hop.

K: Yes I am, but not of what people ordiShirley Johnson, vice president, ReShane who is a product of a Black father and a road, visiting over 50 countries from narily fear, fortunately. My fears are all Fowler, corresponding secretary, Tracee Jewish mother.

HMAAC has had an Slovenia to Peru to Vietnam to Uganda, the internal. I’m afraid of my own self more Fletcher, gala chairperson and incredible firstgeneral seasondocument and is quickly album is the sonic of anestabartist K: I can’t remember specifically, it was soccer in your youth? than of anything external.

Fraulyn Baisey and Daphne Moss, lishing itself as a place that attracts national with much to share, and disproves rap just one of those moments when I had a K: Yes I am, and I did play, like most KW: Are you happy? committee chairs.

More than 600 folks distalent and initiates thought-provoking music’s detractors who say that hip-hop has melody in my head and a discontented, other children.

K: Happiness, I think, is one of the most attended this galapeople, and included board of cussions about places and times.

Pamela Cashaw andfeeling.

Tracee Fletcher ReShane Fraulyn Baisey by andthe Shirley Johnson nothing new left to say. melancholy I just wrote that.

KW: How have Fowler, you been received elusive things on Ray the planet. believe that director member, Daveincluded Moss, Sue and Lindsey, Lou and Linda Lorrell Gregory Ayesh Mutope Ellen and C.IB. Claiborne Spotted at the show Melanie The CD’s first single, “Wavin’ Flag,” has KW: Did it emanate at all from your childAmerican hip-hop community? happiness is only appreciated in retrospect.

Lionel Feazell, Tomira and Corey Eason, and Calepha Johnson Lawson, HMAAC Chairman of the Board become an international sensation, and was hood?

K: Great! You can tell from what’s been So, I’m always happy, given that I later find Marsha and Kenneth Shorts, Muriel of Directors, John Guess, Jr. the official anthem of the World Cup K: I think everything kinda’ does. happening for me. They’ve all been very out that I was. and Frederick Larry, Deatra Bennett, HMAAC/CEO, Rev. Bill and Audrey Championship hosted this summer by South Everything is kind of shaped by life in gensupportive and showing love for what I do.

KW: How can your fans help you?

Candace Jones, Staphanie Erwin, Lawson, Roxanne Lawson, Vanessa Africa. Reaching over 150 countries, the eral, so I guess it does feel like my childKW: Where do you think hip-hop is headK: By being understanding of the fact that Enoch Murphy, Sammy Leaston, Williams, Alyce Coffee, Vanessa Gilmore, signature song was featured on K’Naan’s hood might have been an influence. But ed?

I don’t make music for them, but that I Samyka Owens, Leaston Roxanne and Craig Chargois, Fleming, toLisa Sharon FIFA-sponsored Trophy Tour, which saw the those things are pretty subconscious.

K: I think it will always go through phasmake music that’s about my past and about name a few.Janice Fabulous gala!........TABLE Chargois, Beal, Linda, Lindsey emerging rap star spreading his message to KW: Do you still feel a strong connection es, like how philosophy in ancient times my most honest internal instincts. They TALK…... and Lou Gregory, Michael Helm, Ellen soccer fans in concerts staged all around the to Somalia? would celebrate the body and the physical need to understand that more than anything The University of Houston’s Friends Ray, C. B. Claiborne, Carole Pinkett and world.

K: Yes, I have many, many memories, for a while, then focus on the mind and the else. Wherever I go, it’s not about them, but of Women’s Studies presented their III. Carol, Carolyn and John Guess, K’naan has also re-recorded new versions which have impacted my life. spiritual. I think that those phases happen to where the music takes me.

14th AnnualShow!.......PUMP-ATable Talk and featured 50 Fabulous of the track with Will.i.Am and French KW: Were you listening to a lot of us as well, and hip-hop is one of the best KW: What has been the happiest moment conversationalists that included Junefoot forLICIOUS…….Putting their best dance producer David Guetta and a bilinAmerican music while growing up? barometers of what is happening, because it of your life?

Deadrick, Kathy Hubbard, Eileenthe 2010 ward, about 200 ladies attended gual versions with Spanish pop singer K: You could live in Somalia forever and reflects the feeling of young people. I see K: The birth of my first son.

Kick OutJuanita KidneyRasmus, DiseaseAlgenita Luncheon by Morris, Scott Yardbourgh, Conversationalist Juanita Rasmus and Jeri David Bisbal, French MC Fefe, AI Otsuka Arnetta never need music from outside Somalia. myBrooks music as followingConversationalist the feeling. Algenita Scott Davis, Dr. John Roberts and Cora Robinson wearing their pump-a-licious shoes. The KW: Do you have any regrets?

Davis, Jade Simmons and LaTonya from Japan, Jackie Cheung and Jane Zhang There are a Helm lot of different styles and a vari- Chair KW: When you look in the mirror, what doSmith, Rhonda Adams and Florence Love Michael Lady Merele Gail event was chaired by Merele Yarborough K: I guess I do have some regrets, but Whitfield-Horhn, among others. The from China, Tattoo Colour from Thailand, etyand of musical ideas developing right there. you see?and Honoree Roxanne Chargois Yarborough who knows first-hand about this terrible none big enough to obsess about. women are from diverse professions and Nancy Arjam from Egypt, HHP from South KW: What did it mean for you to have K: [Chuckles] Interesting… I often try to Myra Rega disease and the need to kick it out of exisKW: How do you want to be remembered? they share their experiences with the table Africa, and other artists in Greece, Turkey Wavin’ Flag become the anthem of the find the face of my teenage years. I don’t tence. scene were Terri Phillips, K: As someone who was always interested guests. On Thethe conversationalist assigned and elsewhere.

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World Cup on TV as a child. So, to have KW: What is your favorite dish to cook?

Regional Vice President,I Crystal Wright, KW: Thanks again for the interview, as their conversationalist. had a blast K: MyJohnson, pleasure.Myra Rega, Phyllis any kind of involvement with the World K: It probably would be good if I cooked Marion K’Naan, and best of luck on your world tour. sharing with them how I became the KW: What was the inspiration for Wavin’ Cup is a big, big honor. more, but I just don’t do it very often. When Williams, Yates, Keryl K: Thank you so much, Kam. people editorClarease for the Defender MediaDouglas, Flag?

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Adams, Florence Table guests includedLove, JewelEbele Smith,Iloanya, Stacy McIntosh and Elouise Jackson, to Angela Cox, Kristi Thibaut, Tracy name a few.

Adding a special touch to the Janda, Regina Deadrick and Gloria luncheon included greetings from Luna. Great conversations!......... Deborah Duncan, KHOU Channel 11 Great Day WEEKEND CELEBRATIONS……..

Houston, HFD poster-boys Our Mother of Mercy CatholicErrick ChurchPresley Conversationalists June Deadrick and Eileen Morris Jewel Smith, Angela Cox, Kristi Thibaut, Ms. Chag, Tracy Janda, Regina Deadrick and Gloria Luna and Aaron Bond and a fabulous fashion hosted their Annual Women’s Weekend presentation byincluded Neimanthe Marcus.

Celebration that viewing of John W. Johnson, Jr. Ebele Iloanya Nicole Sonnier, Errick Presley Continued Success!.....MENTORING the movie “For Colored Girls,” followed and Linda Johnson and Stacy McIntosh and Marion Johnson MIXER………To kick-off the breakfast 2010 Black by discussions, a women’s prayer Expo, Houston Area with thethe theme, “Diary of aUrban HappyLeague Black hosted a mentoring mixer Woman” and concluded withwelcoming a mass.

Susan L. Taylor, This year’s featuredPublisher speaker at Emeritus the prayer of Essence Magazine to the city and honoring breakfast was Sr. Patricia Chappell, with five outstanding mentors.

The the Sister of Notre Dame de Namurhonorees and included Charles Executive former president of Savage, the National Black Director of the Fifth Ward Enrichment Sisters’ Conference. She lit up the room Program, Algenita Scott-Davis, Executive with her dynamic speech that engaged over Director of Houston Habitat for Humanity, 100 women in attendance and explained Lawrence Director/Special how she wasAllen, a happy Black woman. Projects for HISD, Dr. Jonita Reynolds, CEO /Gulf Kudos to pastor, Rev. Brian Fox, Janet Mary Simon, Pauline Allen, Janet Hall and Georgia Provost Coast Community Services Association and Eva Matthews, Brenda Long and Charolette Sandles Hall, Pauline Jacob, Mary Simon, Dr. Frazier Wilson, Vice President/Shell Georgia Provost, Marva Pradia and the Oil Foundation. menCompany of the parish who prepared and served Congrats!......NEWEST CHAPTER….. the breakfast. Spotted at this event were The recently organized Cy-Fair Tamara Thierry, Lydia Thomas, Chapter Lady of Terri Phillips and Deborah Duncan Kicking Out Kidney Disease the National Women of Achievement hostRuby Thomas, Beatrice Thierry, Eva ed their first event, “Sister II Sister” Health Matthews, Brenda Long and Charolette & Wellness Breakfast at Good Hope Sandles. Continued success!........

Baptist Church. In addition to a delicious DEVINE CREATIONS…….Verna breakfast, the guests were treated to a panel Caddie is a motivational speaker, beauty discussion presented by Venisha Shepard, advisor, author and founder of Devine nutritionist, Dornne Burnside, pharmacist Creations. She has a compelling passion and Officer Rachelle Holman. Although to help economically disadvantage and new, the chapter has already surpassed their underprivileged girls in the Houston area expectations in providing service to the eldand five years ago she presented her first erly, veterans, youth and women. Should Keynote Speaker Sr. Patricia Chappell and Rev. Brian Fox, SSJ Tamara Thierry, Lydia Thomas, Lady Ruby Thomas and Beatrice Thierry debutante ball. This year, the young you wish to join the chapter, contact Helen men were included and the 2011 Devine Johnson at 281-852-4405 or Chapter Creations Debutantes/Beautillion Ball President Anne Harris at 713-937-3320. was held at the Humble Civic Center. The Congratulations and continued sucyoung ladies presented were debutantes cess!........ KUDOS…….Mt. Horem Baptist Arrian Powell, Hill, Nemira Church family Carissa and Minister Thomas F. Arlener Poydras, Susan Taylor and Phyllis Bailey Charles Savage Brown-Jenkins, Rona E. Freeman celebrated theirWilliams, 60th Annual and Algenita Scott-Davis Anaya Carter, Tracia Brown and Erica Women’s Day Program…….Houston’s first Wilson. American The youngCongregational men included beaus African Church Pierre Davison, Rrymeris McDonald, and Senior Pastor Rev. Myron E. Cloyd Alaye’ Baker, Ryan celebrated its Matthew 106th yearMitchell, of service with a Crampon Ajene Bailey and Major dedication and unveiling of the Official Johnson II. Historical Many thanks to Rona Texas State Marker presented by Williams, Rita Hughes, guest speakers Debutantes Arrain Powell, Carissa Hill and Nemira Brown-Jenkins Debutantes Rona E. Williams, Anaya Carter, Tracia Brown and Erica Wilson the Texas Historical Commission and the CouncilCounty MemberHistorical Jarvis Johnson and and Harris Commission TongelaAnise ClarkParker and emcee Mayor hasYachtze been named one Luchin.

Other guests MissPeople” of “The World’s Mostincluded Influential Black Houston Allyson Buckner, by Time magazine……..

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