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Dr. King’s Freedom Dream…“Are We Still Waiting? Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. By Billy ―Hollywood‖ Groves, CEO When we hear the name Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we immediately think of Dr. King leading a freedom march or speaking from a podium to throngs of people. That is the image that most Americans and most admirers of Dr. King worldwide, hold dear. I really don’t think most people understand or comprehend the difficulty which Dr. King endured during his brilliant life, from his birth in 1929 to his assassination in 1968. Dr. King never dwelled on his own personal safety, or the tragedies and setbacks which bedeviled him throughout his life as a civil rights leader. Because he was so committed to the cause of bringing freedom and equality to African Americans, he never really focused on his personal situation. Dr. King’s home was bombed in 1956 and his wife Coretta King had to jump into the backroom with their newly born child to keep from being killed or in-
The Honorable Daphne Session , County Attorney of Houston County, brought greetings from the County at the MLK Jr. Commemorative Program
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jured. Dr. King was away leading the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott against segregated buses in Montgomery. When Dr. King made it home, he found out his family was safe. Outside his home a crowd of Black men with loaded guns had assembled. The men were fed up with racism, mistreatment, and harassment by racists in Alabama and they were ready to retaliate against those forces. Dr. King came out of his house and told the crowd of angry men that he was leading a ―nonviolent‖ movement. He also told them that it was for the ―higher goal of the dignity of their people‖ that they had bound
themselves together in this cause and they must not let this incident take their eyes from that ―higher goal‖. The angry crowd calmed down and dispersed. In another incident of personal tragedy, Dr. King was stabbed by a black woman in New York City in 1958 at a department store where he was autographing copies of his book, ―Stride Toward Freedom.” Dr. King didn’t stop his mission of non violent civil rights work after that incident; in fact, it actually deepened his involvement in the Civil Rights struggle for freedom. Dr. King was beaten and arrested many times during his civil rights battles. In 1963, Dr. King wrote his famous ―Letter from a Birmingham Jail‖ which became the civil rights movement’s best theological defense of nonviolent action. Here is Dr. King’s answer (the Jail Letter) to the See The Dream page 3
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When I was a little boy my Aunt, the late Lavern Marshall Brown, used to play a game with us (her nephews and nieces) called ―Going to Arizona‖. We would all pile up in an old junked car in my grandmother’s backyard and she would ―drive‖ us on an imaginary trip to Arizona. That was so much fun and Arizona (in our minds) was a beautiful, magical place, far away from East Texas. Those sentiments about Arizona were shared by many East Texas Black people back then who were migrating to Arizona for better jobs in the agricultural industry. Many of them chose to remain there. They say ―time brings about a change‖ and in the case of Arizona, that old saying fits perfectly. These days the State of Arizona seems to be a place of mayhem, intolerance, bigamy and other un-American activities. Before I go any further with this article, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the fact that there are many true patriotic Americans living in Arizona. These are not the people who are giving Arizona a ―bad name‖. Instead, I am talking about Arizona people like
the law makers in that state who want to change the U.S. Constitution to fit their personal ideology. These so called ―conservatives‖ want to amend our U.S. Constitution so that a child born in America does not automatically become an American citizen. To me this is a very foolish proposal because America is a nation of immigrants-- some who came here legally, some who came illegally and some who were brought here against their will. The bottom line is that the children born of people who came to America from other places, for whatever reasons and by whatever means, have made America the world’s strongest nation. To keep the record straight, this is not Arizona’s ―first trip‖ down this road of ―idiotic diplomacy‖. Arizona was also the last state in America to recognize Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday as a national holiday, and they only did it because of financial and social pressure put on them. If you doubt the truthfulness of this article, go out and research what’s going on in Arizona for yourself! I promise you, it will make you think twice about Arizona, whether you agree with me or not. God Bless America, Africa and the rest of the World!
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John Thomas Biggers: Black Art and Cultural Connections By Dr. Helen King, Senior Editor Recently while visiting Israel, my sister Dr. Ianthia Fisher and I, were pleasantly surprised to learn of a link between African American Artist John Thomas Biggers, whose murals we greatly admire (including his 1957 mural titled ―Web of Life‖ permanently housed at Texas Southern as well as some of the art work by his students painted on the walls of buildings on the campus of TSU) and prominent Jewish art educator Viktor Lowenfeld. Biggers, a noted artist who grew up in North Carolina and who came of age during the Harlem Renaissance, later travelled to and studied in Africa. John Thomas Biggers, who passed away in 2001 in Houston, actually founded the Art Department at Texas Southern University in 1949 when the University was then known as Texas State University for Negroes. (Both my sister and I, are former TSU students). Dr. Biggers, whose artistic perspective reflects much of the pain and suffering related to human bondage, racism and religious intolerance, was to a great extent influenced by his mentor and teacher, Lowenfeld, whom he met at Hampton Institute, a historically black college in Virginia. . It was there that Biggers was encouraged to become an artist by Lowenfeld who also later persuaded him to attend Pennsyl-
vania State University where Lowenfeld had relocated and later became chairman of art education. Lowenfeld, born of Jewish parents who fled Austria after the German invasion, was especially sensitive to the racial prejudice his students endured in America. At Hampton, he mentored and encouraged several students who also became noted artists including Samela Lewis and Elizabeth Catlett. In 1954, Biggers received his doctorate from Penn State based largely on his research for his mural entitled ―The Contributions of Negro Women to Life and Education in America. Biggers achieved prominence and became widely respected as a muralist. In 1987, one of his most important paintings, ―Shotguns‖, completed in acrylic and oils on canvas, sold at auction for a record breaking $ 216,000 to a private collector. The painting featured the ―shotgun-style‖ houses often found in African American communities. The affinity for freedom and appreciation for art shared between the two men proved to be another link forged between African Americans and the Jewish people who have shared the common bond of persecution, emerged stronger and culturally richer for it, and significantly contributed to the mosaic that is African
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Former Crockett High basketball star Courtney Taylor, the daughter of longtime East Texas educators, Beverly and Johnny Taylor is a talented senior forward on the University of Houston’s Lady Cougars basketball team. Taylor recently led the University of Houston Women’s basketball team to the Conference USA basketball title. The Lady Cougars defeated
UTEP 77-61 to go undefeated at 16-0 in Conference USA games. Taylor earned all conference honors last year and has been a four year starter. The win over UTEP gave the Lady Cougars their first regular outright Conference USA title since the 200304 season
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Mr. Herbert Wooten’s surprise birthday is announced by wife, Elouise Wooten, as they enter the ―Celebration Room‖.
Mrs. Elouise Wooten finally gets to shout out as she yells the well kept surprise greeting, which officially opened the Birthday Celebration for Mr. Herbert Wooten. It was evident that Mr. Wooten was ―truly‖ surprised by the event. It took several detailed explanations to convince him that this was ―HIS ― party. The party was hosed by his wife and children and well attended by his church family, Pastor and Wife Rev. and Mrs. Larry Mouton and many other community well wishers on hand to participate in the celebration. Special tributes were given by his children, grandchildren and great-grand children.
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Business World The Man Behind Billionaire Records By Billy ―Hollywood‖ Groves , CEO
First Lady Jesslyn Reece, wife of Rev. Bill Reece and Bishop Eunice Groves participated in the 4th Annual Women’s Revival, hosted by Dr. Ianthia Fisher, Associate Minister, Friendship Baptist Church.
Vernon ―Jiggie‖ Mosley of Crocket is an extraordinary businessman who is the founder, owner, and CEO of Billionaire Records of Houston. I asked Jiggie, who also owns Mosley Ranch located outside of Crockett about the latest rap artist on his Billionaire Records Label. Jiggie said his latest signee is ― Yleeze‖ from Crockett, Texas, a sixteen year old rapper. (See related article in this edition). He went on to say ―Yleeze is a raw talent who is generating a lot of buzz. We recently completed a promotional mix tape, CD of Yleeze’s music‖. Jiggie added that the new mix CD of Yleeze can be downloaded from their website, Billionaire Records.net for free. I got to hear the new mixed Yleeze CD, which also had some talented rappers on it. Some of the groups included on Yleeze’s mixed tape CD were The Hit Squad Billionaires, Gangster One, Marvin ―Bumpy Johnson‖ Wyatt and Lil Kano. Jiggie told me that the mixed CD tape is a promotional tape, ―We made this free CD to get Yleeze some exposure to the public‖. He emphasized that Yleeze’s real CD is titled, “Track Life” and it is hosted by Go DJ J Boss, one of the biggest DJ’s in the South.
When I spoke with Jiggie, he told me that the ―Track Life‖ CD was almost complete and that they were getting ready to shoot the video for the CD. I talked at length with Jiggie about the goals of Billionaire Records, some of the people on his label and about who would be involved in Yleeze’s video shoot. The primary goal of Billionaire Records is to put the best artists in the business out to the public‖, he said. Nastradamas, Derrick, T.C. ―Money‖ Cummings, Hit Squad Billionaires, Willie D. Gangster One, Lil Kano and Yleeze are some of the promising talent on Jiggie’s Billionaire Records label. Jiggie said popular rap music video maker, ―Doctor
Teeth‖, who is a good friend of his will probably shoot Yleeze’s video. I asked Jiggie about one of his label’s star acquisitions--the legendary rapper, Willie D, who established himself originally in the rap music world as a member of the noted Ghetto Boys Rap Group from Houston. He said he has known Willie D for a long time and was happy to sign him to Billionaire Records. He went on to say that he is looking forward to putting Willie D on some of Yleeze’s songs and doing a Willie D CD on Billionaire Records. Jiggie also told me about the great staff at Billionaire Records, and added that ―most of our internet See The Man Behind…page 8
Dr. Willie Kimmons Shares Parenting Tips
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Crockett Jr. High Principal Johnita Martin, poses with motivational speaker, Dr. Willie Kimmons and her Campus Planning Team at a recent conference. (L-R) Johnita Martin; Pattie Parker; Dr. Willie J. Kimmons; Beverly Wooten; JoAnn McMillan, and Dr. Ianthia Fisher
Dr. Willie J. Kimmons, a noted motivational speaker, is a 1962 graduate of Frederick Douglass High School, Memphis, Tennessee. As reflected in his professional biography, this was only the first step on his ladder of educational and personal accomplishments. His many accomplishments are far too lengthy to cover in this article, but each one appears to have added to his reservoir of knowledge and experience. He graciously shared a great deal of his wisdom with us during his “Save Chil‖ presentation.
He identified many strategies for working with parents, students and teachers in public school and community settings. Much of the information shared was taken from his latest book, ― ‖, which he describes as a guidebook with useful strategies, suggestions and recommendations for parental involvement in the growth and development of children. The foreword for this book was written by his godmother, the Late Great Honorable Shirley Chisholm, former member of
Billionaire Records Talks Talent The great English Poet Shakespeare told them! Modern day poets, or as we affectionately call them rappers in the class of Tupac, Biggie, Jay-Z, Bun B, and others told them! Now the young rap phenom Ylanze "Yleeze" Baker, from Crockett, Texas will get to tell them! At the young age of 16, this teenager has lyrics which deal with his life and family issues; that vividly paint a colorful picture of what Yleeze refers to as Track Life! Track life is a term of endearment for the streets of Crockett, Texas, aka the "Crockpot". His aggressive rapping style will grab your attention and the deep-felt sentiments expressed through his songs will entertain and let you into the heart and soul of this young man-child. Growing up with his biological father serving fourteen years in federal prison, and now a second sentence of 25 years; a brother facing life; and having served time, himself, takes this young man's story beyond intriguing. Not having very many role
models, positive influences, or strong male figures around has led Yleeze to look to the streets for the nurturing words of a father. Under the guidance of his mom and stepfather he was encouraged to stay in school, and to do well in order to pursue his dream of becoming a recording artist. Not being the one for school, he decided to take an exit exam, and received his high school diploma at the age of 16. Long time friend Marvin Wyatt, aka Marvo, saw the potential of this young artist even while watching him go down a path of distruction. He took the young artist under his wing and groomed his sound and style, and kept him moving in a positive direction. Once Marvo felt he was ready, he introduced Yleeze to his childhood friend and current Billionaire Records Company Owner and Executive Vernon Mosley. Vernon "Jiggie" Mosley, favorably impressed by Yleeze's music, attitude, work ethic, and maturity for his age, signed him to Billionaire Records. Yleeze's debut See Yleeze Page 8
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 reruns for years to come. I’m personally waiting for a poster or Tee shirt of ―that dunk‖ to come to my favorite mall, flea market or ―Swap me Louie‖ establishment. Kudos go out to former Grapeland High basketball star, Tarlus ―Chop‖ McDaniel of Houston, who got married in February. Chop was a great basketball player who led Grapeland High school to the 2-A State Championship basketball game in the late 1990’s. These days he is a professional body builder and trainer at Phat Body Gym in Houston, the first Black owned gym franchise in Houston. Chop’s Grandmother, Florence McDaniel of Grapeland told me that she was very proud of him. Florence Eda McDonald of Grapeland is Chop’s mother, she also told me that she was ―extremely proud of her only son. Florence Eda works at Palestine Regional Hospital, a job she has held for eleven years. She gave me this advice for young people. ―Stay in school, go to church and obey your parents.‖
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 mix tape titled "Track Life" on Billionaire Records has the potential to put his music on the world stage. Most of all with his music, Yleeze is what he represents himself to be, a kid who has "seen a lot of things in his life". Yleeze represents the fresh, raw, unapologetic rebel spirit of being a young person in today’s world, using life's lessons to learn right from wrong. His music shows his hunger, passion, and desire for a better life. Billionaire Records is proud to introduce Yleeze to the world.
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the United States Congress. Dr. Kimmons claims that his interest in education stems from ―a background of training and experience in the areas of human development, leadership and community service. He has spent his entire career getting to the root of understanding the nature of the issues confronting today’s parents, teachers and students. In his own words he identifies himself as ―A strong voice for our children, parents and teachers‖. Based on his many credentials and various experiences, he may further be described as a motivational speaker, author, educator, administrator, military officer, parent/ grandparent, health spokesperson, community activist and humanitarian. Dr. Kimmons’ Motto is… ―Help me to help somebody to save our children and save our schools; Never, ever give up on our children, because our children are our greatest resource; Our children are an extension of us; and our children are our future.‖ Dr. Kimmons may be contacted through his corporation: ―Save Children, Save Schools, Inc. @ www.savechildrensaveschools.com 1653 Lawrence Circle, Daytona Beach, Florida 32117; (386) 253-4920
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