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Vol. 36 No. 39 Website: theaustinvillager.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 512-476-0082 Fax: 512-476-0179 February 27, 2009

BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2009

“The quest for Black citizenship in the Americas”
10th Annual
Azie Taylor Morton appointed U. S.
Community Treasurer by President Jimmy Carter
Heritage Azie Taylor Morton is Work.
distinguished as the only Af- Morton spent a short
Festival rican American ever to hold time teaching at a state-sup-
ported school for delinquent
RAPPIN’ this weekend the post of Treasurer of the
United States. Appointed by girls after she graduated from
Tommy Wyatt at HT President Jimmy Carter on college in 1956. After this, she
returned to her alma mater to
September 12, 1977, Morton
served as the United States’ serve as assistant to the presi-
36th Treasurer until January dent of the college for a short
What an exciting 20, 1981. Along with the Sec- time. In 1957 she applied and
retary of the Treasury, the was hired as a staff member
month this was! Treasurer must sign Federal for the new Texas AFLCIO, a
Black History Month 2009 Reserve notes before they can major labor union. She later
was a very exciting time for me. become legal tender, thus moved to Washington to
While we were trying to concen- Morton’s signature was on serve on President John F.
trate on the history of the past, U.S. currency for three years. Kennedy’s Committee on
we were involved in the history Her work as U.S. Treasurer Equal Employment Opportu-
in the making. was preceded by many years nity, beginning twenty years
Barack Obama completed his of public service, and her up- of service in the public sector
first month in office on Febru- standing character and giv- that culminated with her ap-
ary 20, but you would have ing spirit are well known in pointment in 1977 as Trea-
thought that he had been in of- her Texas community. In surer of the United States. As
fice a lot longer. During that time, spite of an underprivileged Treasurer, Morton was re-
State Rep. Dawnna Dukes
he held his first press confer- childhood, Morton’s amazing sponsible for the receipt and
ence, he received approval of Austinites are invited to custody of government funds.
accomplishments along with
the Stimulus Package that he join State Representative Morton also served on
her gracious spirit give hope
had proposed, he laid out a plan Dawnna Dukes (D-Austin), several important foreign af-
to those less fortunate. “It isn’t
for the country and a few days ProArts Collective, fairs committees during her
luck, and it isn’t circum-
later, spoke to a joint session of AMERIGROUP Community political career. She was a
stances, and it isn’t being
congress and told them and the Care and Huston-Tillotson member of the American Del-
born a certain way that causes
people of America about his University for the 10th An- Azie Taylor Morton served as U. S.Ttreasurer egation to Rome for the En-
a person’s future to become
proposal. Later this week the nual African-American Com- thronement of Pope John Paul
what it becomes,” Morton said a cotton field.” Morton was school at the University of
president will present to con- munity Heritage Festival on II, and chair of a People to
in the book Chicken Soup for raised by her maternal grand- Texas, her admission was
gress his budget for the coming Saturday, February 28, 2008, People Mission to the Soviet
the Soul at Work. Her life’s parents, and because there denied on the grounds that
year. from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Union and China. She was
work is a strong testimony to was no high school for Afri- she did not have enough un-
On the home front, we focused the grounds of historic also an Election Observer for
her belief that a person can can Americans in Dale, she dergraduate courses. Her ad-
our attention on the Black His- Huston-Tillotson campus, lo- the Presidential elections in
accomplish anything they set attended high school at a mission was then denied for
tory makers who walk among us cated at 900 Chicon Street in Haiti, Senegal, and the Do-
their mind to. charity-sponsored school for the undergraduate courses
every day. For the last four East Austin. minican Republic, and a rep-
Azie Taylor was born black children in Austin she needed based on Texas
weeks we have talked about the The 2008 African- resentative to the first Afri-
on February 1, 1936, in Dale, called the Texas Blind, Deaf, University’s policy of not al-
men and women who have made American Community Heri- can/African American Con-
Texas, to Fleta Hazel Taylor. and Orphan School. She lowing African Americans
milestone contributions to our tage Festival is a free event ference held in Africa.
Morton said in a speech to the graduated there at the age of into its undergraduate pro-
community by their community with activities suitable for all Mission to the Soviet
student body of a small col- 16 with high grades, and en- grams. In spite of this emo-
service. We could cover only a ages. This festival is the pin- Union and China, chair; First
lege in South Carolina (as rolled at Huston-Tillotson, an tional setback, Azie began a
handful of these citizens, be- nacle of Austin’s celebrations African-American Conference
quoted in Chicken Soup for the all-black college in Austin, fulfilling and successful forty-
cause the list is too long to cover of Black History Month and in Africa, representative; Na-
Soul at Work), “I was born to a where she graduated cum five year career. “Nothing has
all of these citizens. the rich culture African- tional Democratic Institute,
mother who was deaf and laude with a Bachelor of Sci- to remain the way it is if that’s
We concentrated on some of Americans contribute to the board member; Citizens Fund,
could not speak. I do not ence degree in commercial not the way a person wants it
the many first that have taken Austin community every board of trustees, 1991-2001;
know who my father is or was. education in 1956. Although to be,” Morton was quoted in
place in our community since the day. See Morton page 5
The first job I ever had was in she applied to graduate Chicken Soup for the Soul at
late 60’s. While we concentrated
on the big Civil Rights Marches
Small Personal Item Belt Developer Inherits City Solid Waste Disposal Dept
that were going on around the
Helps Slum Lords Turn Wentworth
country, there were a number of Go-Getting spirit from Civil Rights Grandfather
efforts going on in our commu- Street and Gar Creek into “Dumpster
nity and communities around Blackberries™, keys, medical
the country. We must remem- supplies, money, credit
City”!!
ber that all politics are local. We cards, wallets and passports
make our case for national is- with them without getting in
sues by the actions that we take the way can learn more about
at home. the SPIbelt™ online at
We must remember that who- www.spibelt.com.
ever the national leaders is, they As the nation celebrates
are only the face of the move- Black History Month, several
ment. The real action takes place key names deserve mention.
at home. While many are look- For Austin, Texans, that list
ing for help from the Obama ad- of notables would be incom-
ministration, they would be bet- plete without Volma Overton,
ter served by trying to work with Sr. on it. From 1963 until 1983,
the local leadership to get the Overton served as President
problems solved. For example, of the Austin chapter of the
the stimulus money will be dis- National Association for the
tributed through the organiza- Advancement of Colored
tions that are in place now. People (NAACP). During that
There will be no new organiza- tenure, he was vitally influ-
tions created to work on our Adrienne Rison-Isom area.
ential in desegregating the Contributing Reporter When focusing on
current economic and employ- city’s schools. Forty-five years
ment problems. Whatever who made this direct deter-
later, the Overton name is still mination, Cardenas stated,
money is allotted for our com- making a revolutionary im- City Solid Waste Ser-
munity will be sent through our that this was the response,
pact on the world. The civil vices Assistant Director,
City Council or our County Com- and decision of Solid Waste
rights torch has been passed Daniel Cardenas said, “ It
missioners Court. Other monies Inventor Kim Overton is the Granddaughter of the late Volma Director “Willie Roads”, af-
down through the genera- was the determination of the
will be secured from the state. Overton, Sr. ter Cardenas tried to follow
tions, where Kim Overton, his City, that the best way to deal
So, it is imperative to start now Austin, TX – February edying the situation. Soon af- up on this action which is an
granddaughter, is now pick- with the trash situation in that
to communicate with these officials 24, 2008 – Effecting change in ter, the SPIbelt™ was born. atrocity to the neighborhood.
ing up the go-getting entre- area was to place dumpsters
to have an input as to how that the world is nothing new for Short for “Small Personal This statement made Febru-
preneurial baton. there”. This was the response
money is spent. We must do it now. Kim Overton. The grand- Item Belt,” the SPIbelt™ frees ary 24th, followed an inter-
The founder of Overton after over 8 months of com-
We cannot wait until all of the daughter of Volma Overton, up the hands and body for fit- view with Mr. Mark Gonzalez
Enterprises, Kim Overton’s plaining about large commer-
money is gone, before we make our Sr., an influential figure in ness, running and travel. This (Supervisor) who stated that
product offerings include su- cial dumpsters which were
wishes and needs known. Austin’s Black Civil Rights patent-pending, non-bounce they have had many com-
perior non-bounce belts and placed half covering the side
We are not going to solve any of movement, Kim’s upbringing creation expands to securely plaints about the overflow of
bands for fitness, running walks in front of many four
our problems by calling Radio Talk infused her with a proactive, hold all the items on-the-go dumping in and outside of the
and travel. Developed just plexes: lined up on the streets
Shows and complaining. The Presi- can-do attitude. So when the individuals need at their dis- dumpsters. This evidently is
two short years ago, the of Wentworth, and Gar Creek
dent is expecting for all of us to be frustration of cumbersome posal. Fitness fanatics, run- attributing to a nasty danger-
SPIbelt™, the company’s flag in the 78724 zip code, as a
hands on citizens and not “Arm keys got in the way of her ners and travelers who would ous situation.
permanent solution to take
Chair Quarterbacks”. daily run, she set about rem- like to take their iPods™, See SPIbelt page 7 See Dumpster page 5
care of the trash situation in that
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EDITORIALS/COMMENTARY
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A Solution to the Roland Burris Mess Economic Crisis Puts Children at Risk
succeeded Barack Obama. nor was booted from office. perts interviewed in the article for immediate relief, and shor-
Invariably, conservatives will We were obviously misled. agreed that economic stress ing up states’ capacity to of-
call my proposal to end the Burris keeps changing his puts already fragile families, fer them the health coverage
standoff racist because it story and each time he does, like those facing domestic vio- and range of social services
seeks to keep at least one Af- he sinks deeper and deeper lence or substance abuse, at and supports they need—all
rican-American seated in the into a hole. even greater risk. Families improvements included in the
otherwise all-White Senate. In In a Jan. 5 affidavit, who may have seemed fine American Recovery and Re-
the larger scheme of things, Burris declared “there was only a few months ago are also investment Act being voted on
this is no different than Sena- not any contact between my- in danger. Linda Spears, vice in Congress.
tor Gregg agreeing to give up self or any of my representa- president of the Child Wel- The Child Tax Credit
his Senate seat with the stipu- tives with Gov. Blagojevich or fare League of America, told and Earned Income Tax
lation that a Republican re- any of his representatives re- the Post she is seeing cases of Credit improvements and the
place him to avoid giving garding my appointment.” He ‘’middle-class families living new Make Work Pay Credit
Democrats a critical 60-vote was pressed on this point By Marian Wright Edelman in their cars, so afraid of los- in the recovery package will
George Curry edge. Of course, the circum- several days later by the Illi- NNPA Columnist ing their children that they help get money into the hands
NNPA Columnist stances are different but in the nois House impeachment tell the children not to tell any- of families that they can
end, it’s about the same thing committee. Rep. Jim Durkin In the middle of all the one they’re homeless…. In spend quickly for basic needs
Roland Burris should — retaining political power. asked Burris about six people headlines and 24-hour news late winter or early spring, I for their children and them-
borrow a page from Republi- New Hampshire Gov. close to the governor and reports about the economic suspect we’ll just begin to see selves. Families also will ben-
can Senator Judd Gregg of John Lynch, a Democrat, whether he had any contact crisis, one critical story is just the impact on kids.’’ efit from anticipated expan-
New Hampshire, President agreed to play the game, nam- with them. After consulting beginning to be told. The same stories are sions of housing and job
Obama’s short-lived pick to ing Bonnie Newman, Gregg’s with his lawyer, Burris re- Four days after Christ- quietly popping up in many training opportunities.
become Commerce Secretary, former chief of staff, to replace plied, “I talked to some mas, the Washington Post ran communities across the coun- Special help is needed
and agree to resign his Sen- him. But Gregg had second friends about my desire to be this article: ‘’Child Neglect try. Children are already di- at the federal level and in
ate seat immediately on the thoughts and decided to stay appointed, yes.” Cases Multiply As Economic rectly affected by the nation’s states and communities to
condition that he be replaced in the Senate. The only “friend” he Woes Spread.’’ In the article, economy. Between 2006 and strengthen supports for al-
by another African-Ameri- I’m glad Gregg decided identified was Lon Monk, the area child welfare workers 2007, the number of poor chil- ready vulnerable families
can. to stay put rather than head a governor’s chief of staff. Fol- talked about the noticeable dren grew by 500,000 to the challenged by substance
The embattled Illinois department he once voted to lowing up, Rep. Jill Tracy rise in the number of child current total of 13.3 million. abuse, mental health and do-
senator has been in office abolish. With the 2010 census asked: “So you don’t recall abuse and neglect investiga- That number is expected to mestic violence, and to in-
shortly more than a month, fast approaching, he is not that there was anybody else tions. Many of the new ne- increase even more as the full crease significantly staff and
but is facing increasing calls one who could be trusted to besides Lon Monk that you glect cases were connected to impact of the recession is felt. services to help prevent and
for his resignation in the oversee the official enumera- expressed an interest to at that families trying to make do And even before treat child abuse and neglect.
wake of disclosures that he tion of Americans. With a point?” without heat, electricity or America reached a full-blown Faith communities and
has been less than forthcom- record of supporting Burris: “No, I can’t re- necessary medical care, like economic crisis, we already other community-based orga-
ing about his attempts to NAACP-backed positions call…” asthma medications and were experiencing a child nizations must provide spe-
raise campaign contributions only 24 percent of the time – In an amended affida- other basic needs. abuse and neglect crisis. In cial outreach and help with
for impeached Gov. Rod earning him a grade of F – in vit that some contend was An emergency room 2006, more than 900,000 chil- children during these chal-
Blagojevich in exchange for the 110th Congress (2007- submitted after Burris learned doctor at Children’s National dren were abused or ne- lenging times, and we must
being appointed to the U.S. 2008), Gregg’s appointment that some of his conversa- Medical Center in Washing- glected, and 40 percent of not forget the important sup-
Senate. raises question about tions may have been taped by ton, DC, worried about a re- those children got no help af- portive roles we can play,
Burris was selected to Obama’s judgment. federal prosecutors investi- cent jump in the number of ter their initial investigation. neighbor to neighbor and in
fill the remaining term of The same three Repub- gating the governor, Burris children coming in with Now the threat is even our own families, to ease pres-
President Barack Obama, licans who backed the acknowledged that he had bruises, broken bones and greater as child abuse and sures on stressed-out fami-
which is set to expire in two administration’s stimulus been in contact with six burns, and colleagues in other neglect together become one lies. We know what works to
years. The Senate Ethics Com- program – Olympia J. Snowe Blagojevich associates, in- cities told her they’d noticed more indicator of how Ameri- help keep children safe. But
mittee has been asked to in- and Susan Collins of Maine cluding his brother, Rob, who the same thing. cans are responding to the this help needs to come soon.
vestigate Burris and perjury and Arlen Specter of Pennsyl- asked Burris on three differ- Operators at child current pressure, stress and Children in danger and at risk
charges have been referred to vania – were the only mem- ent occasions to raise money abuse prevention hotlines insecurity. right now can’t wait.
Illinois prosecutors for pos- bers of the GOP to receive a for the governor. were also hearing from grow- Action is needed at all Marian Wright
sible action. passing grade on the NAACP Speaking to reporters ing numbers of parents levels. In Congress, steps Edelman is president of the
It’s time to pull the plug Report Card. The two Maine On Feb. 16, Burris acknowl- whose financial problems hopefully will be taken soon Children’s Defense Fund. For
on this soap opera and the senators earned Bs and Spec- edged that he attempted to were pushing them over the to alleviate stress on families more information about the
quickest way to turn the lights ter received a C. Every other raise money for Blagojevich, edge and making them lose by extending unemployment Children’s Defense Fund, go
out is by getting Burris to do Republican in the Senate but the people he approached control around their children. insurance benefits, getting to the website at
something many have al- earned a D or F. Instead of were not interested in giving. The child welfare ex- food stamps to more families www.childrensdefense.org.
ready accused him of doing – picking a moderate Republi- This embarrassing saga has
cut a deal. can, Obama went for someone gone on much too long. From blood banking to the modern subway, from jazz to social justice,
I know there are some who votes against African- Enough is too much. the contributions of African Americans have shaped and molded and
who will say that Burris American interests more than Burris needs to resign and if influenced our national culture and our national character.
should resign with no strings 75 percent of the time. it takes appointing an Afri-
attached. I agree in principle, The issue with Burris is not can-American successor to
but doubt that he’ll leave vol- his voting record, but his ve- make him go away sooner, Majesty and Misery: The Richness of Lift Every Voice
untarily without some pre- racity. let’s make a deal.
Obama for bringing Rev. tion. The real segregation i
conditions. Hence, my pro- The Black community George E. Curry, former
Lowery to the table. I revel in the way our history book
posal that he leave, be re- rallied around Burris because editor-in-chief of Emerge and
the history, in Black history, were written, the fact that ev
placed by another African- they believed that he was un- NNPA News Service, is a key-
in the afterglow. ery high school book had a
American, and in 2010, let the tainted and had steered clear note speaker, moderator, and
While I revel, media col- page or two on slavery, usu
voters of Illinois decide who of any pay-to-play deals with media coach. His web site is
leagues align themselves in a ally illustrated as a Black man
should succeed the man who Blagojevich before the gover- www.georgecurry.com.
different space. They write who looks d like a recent es

Black History Month - Needed Now More Than Ever that they don’t need Black capee from and uncle Ben’
history, and as I read them, I rice box, a page that had aun
a dual purpose: first to build
achievement and health sta- swear I am going to go run- lemma’s closest companion
tus to see that race still mat- self-esteem among histori- ning down the streets and illustrated, a book that reduced
ters in America. Equal oppor- cally oppressed people; and sidewalks in sheer hysteria. slavery into a paragraph o
tunity is still part of the un- second to remind all Ameri- Of course we need Black two, a book that failed to cap
finished business of Ameri- cans that in the face of seem- history, this manifestation of ture the nuances of slavery –
can democracy. ingly insurmountable odds, Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s vi- the reality of those slaves tha
our diversity is our greatest By. Julianne Malveaux purchased themselves, the
In 1926, after centuries sion. Now we are actually
strength. NNPA Columnist complexities of the lies of those
of Blacks being excluded, not openly talking about African-
only from the mainstream of It is fitting that the first When I learned that American people, history and who navigated freedom, the
American life, but also from Presidential Proclamation is- Senator Dianne Feinstein possibility. Should we just challenges of those who were
the textbooks in our schools, sued by Barack Obama is one would be charged with the forget Black history because related to those who actually
the African American histo- that recognizes National Af- inaugural arrangements I an African-American man is owned them.
rian, Carter G. Woodson did rican American History prayed. I prayed that our San president of the United Attorney General Eric
a service to all Americans Month. Francisco sister would be as States? Or should we wait Holder was on point when he
when he created Negro His- He writes, ‘’The belief sensitive, as I was, to the mo- until our nation’s statuary, indicated that we are afraid to
By. Marc H. Morial tory Week, which was ex- that…the dreams and the ment and the meaning of the and our K-12 curriculum be- confront our very foundations
NNPA Columnist panded to Black History promise of our nation… might Negro National Anthem and gin to reflect our cultural en- And our fear has given fuel to
Month in 1976. Woodson’s one day be realized by all of to the possibility that the San ergy. the fear of others, cowards
The perennial debate
vision was one of unity and our citizens gave African Francisco Boys and Girls If you ride around our who would suggest that we
about the need for Black His-
inclusion. American men and women Choir might sing that song. nation’s cities and towns you should eliminate Black his
tory Month has intensified
He said, ‘’What we the same sense of duty and Yes, I know that I was will find statues that suggest tory month because they think
this year as the shock and
need is not a history of se- love of country that led them delusional. President Barack that we lift up those who make the racial world is now flat.
awe of America electing its
lected races or nations, but the to shed blood in every war we Hussein Obama is the presi- outstanding contributions. Not flat, our world beg
first Black president still re-
history of the world void of have ever fought, invest hard- dent of the United States of Why are there not more Afri- for a conversation, and unti
verberates across this land.
national bias, race, hate and earned resources in their America, not of Black can-Americans in the mix? we clear the air the conversa
Even before Barack Obama
religious prejudice.’’ communities with the hope of America. That means that our Even if there is someone to tion will be, perhaps, ap
achieved that extraordinary
That is a goal that self-empowerment, and to president might demur on concede that history is being proached during Black history
breakthrough, there were
America is still struggling to pass the ideals of this great making racial gestures, sing- made right this minute, who month. We have elected an
some who questioned the ne-
achieve. land down to their children ing the right song, in the right will correct the statuary? African American ma as presi
cessity of a special month to
In fact, legislatures in a and grandchildren.’’ tenor. I did not expect Presi- When do we get to lift up the dent of the United States, bu
recognize the many un-
number of states, including Eight years after the hor- dent Obama to sing the Ne- likenesses of Ida B. Wells, So- we have not fixed every his
known and unsung achieve-
New York and New Jersey, rific events of 9-11, the Ameri- gro National anthem. But I journer Truth, Patricia Rob- tory book nor captured all o
ments of African Americans.
have recently passed laws can spirit is again being put prayed someone would sing erts Harris, and the other Af- the nuances of African Ameri
With Obama as Presi-
mandating or encouraging to the test with an economic it. rican American women who can heritage and history.
dent, the logic goes, we have
teachers to broaden their his- crisis that is being compared While no one sang it, have made a difference in our How many White folk
now achieved Dr. King’s
tory courses to include more to the Great Depression. We one many parsed it. The Rev. world? know the words of the Negro
dream of a non-racial
ethnic, racial and gender di- need to look no further than Joseph lowery was the unwit- Until these women are National Anthem – Lift Every
America where everyone is
versity. That is why we still the lives of great men and ting answer to my prayer. as elevated as George Wash- Voice and Sing. How many o
judged by the content of their
recognize March as Women’s women like Frederick Dou- When he lifted up the words, ington, Abraham Lincoln, those trying to slam the doo
character, not the color of their
History Month, May as Jew- glas, Harriet Tubman, W.E.B god of our weary years god of Thomas Jefferson and john on Black history – Black and
skin. I wish it were so.
ish American History Month, Dubois, Thurgood Marshall, our silent tears, he put the Adams, it makes no sense to White – understand the rich
All one needs to do is
September 15 to October 15 as Whitney Young, Rosa Parks, words of the Negro national consider eliminating Black ness and reality of the Negro
look at the glaring disparities
Hispanic Heritage Month Martin Luther King and anthem in the inaugural mix. History Month. National Anthem?
between Blacks and Whites
and February as Black His- Barack Obama for a sense of I will always be grate- Why would some elimi- Julianne Malveaux can
in income, employment, in-
tory Month. certainty that this too, ‘’we ful to rev. lowery for his nate? They say that Black his- be reached a
carceration rates, educational
These celebrations serve shall overcome.’’ words, but also to president tory month means segrega- [email protected]
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14th Pastor CAPITAL CITY CHAPTER OBSERVES Leadership Austin Launches 2009
NATIONAL MENTORING DAY Essential Class
Appreciation
Celebration
Olivet Baptist Church
will have its 14th Pastor Ap-
preciation Celebration honor-
ing Pastor Kennedy Young,
Sr.
On Friday, March 6 at
7pm will be the Pastor’s Ap-
preciation Fellowship Dinner
at Buca Di Beppo Restaurant,
3612 Tudor Blvd. The cost is
$25 per person. February 24, 2009– leaders for Central Texas,”
On Sunday, March 8 at Leadership Austin an- says Heather McKissick,
10am will be the Pastor’s Ap- nounces the 2009 Essential Leadership Austin Presi-
preciation Worship Service Class with 54 of Austin’s dent/CEO. “We are proud of
with special guest Pastor most exceptional community the 1,400 Leadership Austin
Kennedy Young, Jr. and the leaders. Alumni who are making a
College Hill Baptist Church The Capital City Chap- cheon at Texas Land & Cattle ter of Top Teens program of From September, 2008 direct impact in our commu-
family of Tyler. ter of Top Teens of America restaurant. work includes many SER- to May, 2009 the Leadership nities every day..”
observed their annual The purpose of this an- VICE projects: service to senior Austin Essential Class, se- Leadership Austin is
Juneteenth Celebra- Mentoring Day on Sunday, nual event is to focus on in- citizens, beautification of the lected for their community in- proud to announce the mem-
February16, 2009. Top Teens terests and relationships be- community, sponsoring a volvement and diversity, meet bers of the 2009 Class and to
tions Weekend 2009 of America is sponsored by tween the Teens, Ladies, and healthy choices conference, monthly in various locations feature 6 outstanding mem-
On June 19, 2009, there Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. Lords. The role of the TLOD March of Dimes, literacy, and around Austin to discuss re- bers of the African American
will be the Hazel Obey Trib- (TLOD) and Lord mentor is intended service to all youth and adults. gional issues, enhance lead- Community, they are Angie
ute Parade at 6:30 p.m. on Seventy Top Teens to be a supportive, empower- Capital City Chapter ership skills and develop a Castilleja, Make-A-Wish
Loyola Lane. chapter members, Top La- ing, and proactive partner in Top Teens have dedicated ad- strong network to encourage Foundation, Peter Daniels, A
On June 19-21, 2009, dies, Lords, and parents at- the lives of their teen mentee. visors, Lady Wanda Johnson, innovative, collaborative solu- New Entry, Inc., Craig Moore,
there will be the Tyrone tended worship service at During brunch, teen mentees Lady Roye Reeves, Lady tions to the challenges facing Travis County District
Johnson 6th Annual Girls David Chapel Missionary interacted with their mentors Kathy Black, and Lady the Austin community. The Attorney’s Office, Tina
Basketball Showcase at the Baptist Church, where Dr. Jo- and learned bits and pieces Tamara Miller. Lady Delois 2009 Leadership Austin Es- Prentice, St. David’s Commu-
Delco Center. seph C. parker, Jr. is Pastor. of valued information from Hall serves as President of the sential Class is supported by nity Health Foundation (not
On June 20, 2009, it’s the Immediately following wor- their mentor that has surely local Capital City Chapter of Seton Family of Hospitals. shown in photo) , D’Andra
6th Annual Alvin Patterson ship service, the Teens and connected each to the other. TLOD. “This year, Leadership Ulmer, grand beginnings, inc.
Battle of the Bands & Drum- their mentors attended a lun- The Capital City Chap- Austin celebrates 30 years of Pat Wilson, First Marathon
preparing strong community Financial.
ming Competition at 6:00 p.m.
at Nelson Athletic Stadium.
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The 2nd Football Test is Complete The Hawks can now The First Track Meet
Then on Wednesday, we did
squats and everyone did great cheer “We Believe” running against girls that
have been running varsity for
and did their lifting. On football playoffs to the basket-
the longest and this is my
Thursday, the juniors did not ball courts. The Hawks dis-
first year running varsity. I’m
test on incline, because we trict resume consists of a win
excited because I love to run
had to sign up for the SAT or at district rival, Lake Travis,
and compete and seeing
ACT, but everyone else did lift on their home court.
others competing. My favorite
and did well. Finally, on Fri- Hendrickson played Reagan
events are the 200 meter dash
day the juniors did both our High School at the Delco Cen-
and the 4 by 1 relay. I think
incline and power cling test ter Monday February 23rd.
the first couple of meets will
and were awesome. Everyone Plans for Pflugerville
help my team become
else did power cling test and ISD’s fourth high school came Michelle Gordon prepared for District which is
were super. This was a very into focus through a series of McCallum High School really important! Overall I
cool week and everyone did public events recently. Rather
Jeremy Henderson think we’re going to have a
an amazing job on their test- than creating a comprehen- The McCallum track
McCallum High School good, strong team. I wish the
ing. We worked very hard to sive high school with sports season has started and our best for all teams and may
This week the get better and prepare for the Alonzo Black and electives included, the first meet is on Saturday, I am your season be the best!! God
McCallum football team did upcoming football season, Hendrickson High School 1,500 to 1,800 student school nervous because I will be Bless and Stay in School!
its second test. This second which will be dedicated to will be focused on career edu-
test was important, because it
showed how much we have
Coach Honeycutt. Next week
everyone will have a new lift-
Hendrickson Hawk’s
can now cheer “We Believe”
cation and college readiness.
School officials say this will Michelle Obama Host Black
ing group and will be lifting be the first such campus in the
progressed in our work-outs
for the past 6 weeks. We be- and working with different
people. Once again this was
once again thanks to the suc-
cess our boy’s basketball region, but they visited other
Texas schools as models in-
History Month For Kids
gan our testing on Tuesday, team. The Hawks went into
with bench press. Everyone a terrific week. To all my foot- cluding Wunsche High Rochon, Mrs. Obama spoke to
their season with high expec-
was prepared and got their ball teammates keep up the School, Ben Barber Academy, the students about how hard
tations, and after a shaky start
lifts in and did very well. good work. Go Knights!!!! and Irving Academy in work can take you anywhere
achieved what everyone
Spring, Mansfield, and Irv- you’d like, even to the White
knew they could. The
House like the President. The
KLMS staff meets with Hendrickson basketball team,
after going into district with
ing, respectively. Students
will remain at their home First Lady encourged the stu-
dents to visit the White House
a 10-12 record, came out with campus for electives. The
next year’s students an 18-14 record and the dis-
trict crown.
school is planned to open in
2012 or 2013.
often, because she said it
should be a place of “learn-
Kelly Lane will participate ing and for sharing new and
The Hawks began the Four Hendrickson stu-
in the Hendrickson HS different ideas, sharing new
season short of two starters dents were commended in the
Hawk Hustle – Sat., March forms of art and culture, and
who were still deep into the National Merit Scholarship Toni Nelson
7. KLMS PTO gave $200 to history and different
Hawk’s football playoff run. Program: Samuel D. Johnson, KIPP
HHS Senior Celebration. perspectives.”I wish I could
Apparently the chant “We Nathan Jones, Vincent While Barack Obama
The hustle is raising money have been there!! It sounds
believe!” carried over from the Margaretich, and Lloyd Price. is busy trying to swiftly solve
for the senior celebration. If like a very nice program the
our nation’s economy crisis,
a team comes together, the kids had a historical chance
KLMS PTO will cover the
entry fee. The PTO will sell
Carter G. Woodson, Founder his wife and First Lady is do-
ing her part for the kids. to enjoy, they were in history
and may not have even
shirts at 6th grade parent
night, Feb. 17. Everything is
of Black History Month Michelle Obama hosted a
Black History Month celebra- thought about it!
tion for nearly 200 6th and 7th I would like to help im-
$10. prove the “Black History”
Alon Rodgers institution. Woodson lobbied grade students from D.C.
. Treasurer’s Report - celebration at my school for
Kelly Lane Middle School schools and organizations to schools in the East Room of
Balance is $1,019.51. the next year even if I transfer
participate in a special pro- the White House on Wednes-
KLMS staff met with Pflugerville Hawks to a different school I would
gram to encourage the study day (February 18) which also
all incoming 6th graders Team Tennis had their first still help out at KIPP for the
of African American history, featured a performance by
last week at their elemen- match Sunday at Black History month pro-
which began in February Sweet Honey in the Rock, an
tary schools. Students are Riverplace Country Club. gram. This is KIPP’s High
1926 with Negro History award winning female
seeing their choice sheets The team is made up of School first year so if anyone
Week and was later expanded acappella ensemble. After an
for next year and there is Nathan Albers, TJ McCrea, would like to donate informa-
and renamed Black History introduction by the White
something new: combin- Janae Smith, Austin Halk, tion and items log in to our
Month. I am sure there are a House’s longest serving em-
ing Pre AP Math and Pre Ricky Dobbs, Jordynne website.
few people in the community ployee, Chief Usher Admiral
AP Science and Pre AP Williams, Justyce Will-
that did not know that!This
Language Arts and Pre AP iams, Jacob Baird, An- Lexus Wren YMCA OF AUSTIN CELEBRATES RICH AND
month my school had a Black
History. This applies to all thony Broccolo, and KIPP LITTLE-KNOWN HERITAGE
History program and the Af-
grades levels. This should Ashley Bedford. All team Do you know who In 1853, Anthony Bowen, ner of today’s Black History
rican Americanl ratio is a little
encourage more participa- members are returning and Carter Godwin Woodson a former slave, minister and first Month.
low at my school, so it was
tion in the Pre AP program. show great improvement was? A historian, educator, person of color to work in the · By the mid-1920s, in a still
not that huge. I would like to
6th graders and 7th from last year in the Capi- author, and publisher. Born United States Patent Office, segregated era, there were 28,000
help change that maybe have
graders choose 3 electives tal Area Professional Ten- in 1875 in New Canton, Vir- founded the nation’s first YMCA black members at 51 city YMCAs
food, music, a small show.
(one of which must be PE); nis Association League. ginia. The son of freed slaves, dedicated to serving African- and 128 chapters at African-
However we made a African
while 8th graders choose 2 Team results from the meet Woodson worked as a share- Americans. Becoming part of a American colleges around the
American history timeline
electives and PE is not re- were encouraging — we cropper and a miner to help movement that sought personal country. These facilities received
and evaluated a few African
quired. won four out of eight his family. He began high and community growth wide support from millionaire
American songs, we had to
The PTA met last matches — against a very school in his late teens and through healthy spirit, mind industrialists George Foster
find meaning in the songs
week. In Old Business, the strong country club team proved to be an excellent stu- and body, Bowen began an ef- Peabody, John D. Rockefeller
(which was cool), in another
PTO bought a podium for with a pro coach. Practices dent. Woodson went on to fort that has continued to enrich and Julius Rosenwald, presi-
class we talked about segre-
the school. Kristi Gardner are Tuesday and Thurs- college and earned several the diversity and spirit of the dent of Sears, Roebuck and Co.
gation, learning that there is
is covering the $75 ship- day at Falcon Pointe from degrees. He received a doctor- nation’s 2,617 YMCAs. · YMCAs provided service
voluntary segregation. I think
ping charge. Kim Kinsey 4-6 p.m. There is still time ate from Harvard University In Austin, as in more than to both black and white troops,
we need March and April to
and Darlene Cross have to join the spring season in 1912- becoming one of the 10,000 communities across the even though the U.S. Army re-
learn a little more! Thanks
each donated an ice chest and compete against the first African Americans to country, the YMCA of Austin mained racially segregated.
KIPP but I am thinking of a
to the school. best tennis players in the earn a Ph.D. at the prestigious celebrates the richness of that di- · In 1919, YMCAs estab-
huge celebration in the future.
In New Business the region. versity. lished an Interracial Commis-
‘UNIVERSITY DAY 2009’ SCHEDULED The YMCA of Austin was sion to assist black troops return-
founded in 1953 and, today, ing home from World War I.
AT HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY serves over 30,000 members and “Rosenwald” YMCA buildings
(AUSTIN, Texas) — tive students on the provides youth, adult and fam- served 25 African-American
High school students and www.htu.edu Web site, call ily programs for more than communities, including clean,
their parents are invited to Enrollment Management at 80,000 individuals through safe dorm rooms and eating fa-
University Day 2009 on Sat- 512.505.3028, or send a mes- eight branches in Travis and cilities that were a boon to Afri-
urday, February 28, on the sage to [email protected]. Hays counties. In addition, the can-American travelers—espe-
campus of Huston-Tillotson Starting at 1 p.m., the YMCA of Austin provides cially servicemen—who were on
University, 900 Chicon Street. public is invited to the Tenth afterschool child care at 18 el- the road during a segregated and
University Day, beginning at Annual African American ementary schools in four school discriminatory era. After World
9 a.m., provides prospective Community Heritage Festi- districts, and operates Learning War II, there was increased em-
students the opportunity to val, sponsored by Texas State Centers at six City of Austin af- phasis on eliminating racial seg-
visit the campus, meet faculty Representative Dawnna fordable housing complexes. regation in YMCAs.
and staff, obtain information Dukes. The event, held for the YMCA Milestones in Af- · In 1946, the YMCA
about majors, and receive past few years in conjunction rican-American History Include: national office urged exist-
scholarship and financial aid with University Day, features · In 1900, black communi- ing YMCAs, each one an in-
information. This year’s event performances by youth ties started 21 African-American dependent association, to
is held in conjunction with groups, merchant vendors, YMCAs with 53 college chap- eliminate racial discrimina-
Homecoming 2009 activities. mobile health services, face ters. tion, and new YMCAs were
A campus tour, step painters, jugglers, balloon In 1915, an association or- organized on an interracial
show, and other activities are twisters, and more. The Heri- ganized in Chicago to “study basis.
planned during the event that tage Festival concludes at 5:00 Negro Life,” led to the creation · The YMCA national
is free to all. To register for p.m. and there is no charge to by the Wabash YMCA of a Ne- body officially banned seg-
MYAC University Day, go to prospec- the public. gro History Week—the forerun- regation in 1967.
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City Solid Waste Disposal Dept Helps Slum Lords Turn Blacks In The Military Before
Wentworth Street and Gar Creek into
“Dumpster City”!!from page 1 Desegregation and good humor in adversity,
By Chuck Pennie isolation bred a strong sense physical endurance and
Special to The Villager of camaraderie. The officers sobriety. Above all they
During the American and men often felt part of an performed well on campaign
Civil War 180,000 blacks extended family that relied on and in combat.
served in the Union Army. its own customs, rituals, and The 1880 annual
During the summer of 1866 sense of honor separate from report of General J. M.
the United States Congress that distant civilian world or Schofield, Superintendent of
reorganized the regular from the very different the Military Academy,
army. In March 1866 the military society “back east.” illustrates the racial and
Senate, debating the army
bill, accepted an amendment
PASSALONG
Chaplain George M. Mullins
of the 25th Infantry in 1877
patronizing view many
whites had about black
from Benjamin F. Wade ••
said, “they are possessed of
the notion that the colored
officers. He stated, “To send
which allowed for regular to West Point for four years’
army black regiments. The Arts
people and
of the whole country competition a young man
post Civil War Army initially are more or less affected by who was born in slavery is to
had a strength of 57,000 and their Culture
conduct in the Army.” assume that half a generation
experienced a long decade of When Black has been sufficient to raise a
decline settling at a troop
Evelyn
regiments were established colored man to the social,
level of 26,000 by 1876. most Martin
white officers were moral, and intellectual level
convinced that blacks were
Congress recognized the Anderson
mentally inferior and could
which the average white man
military merits of black has reached in several
soldiers by authorizing two not make good soldiers. hundred years. As well might
regiments of black cavalry; Some officers even requested the common farm horse be
the 9th and 10th Cavalry, assignment at a lower rank entered in a four mile race
along with four black infantry in a white regiment rather against the best blood
regiments, the 38th, 39th, than accept appointment to inherited from a long line of
A typlical day around the neighborhood is littered with trash and debris. 40th, and 41st. In March 1869 a “colored regiment.” English racers.” All the
Wentworth and dumped outside the contain- the four infantry regiments However, white officers NCOs, however, were black,
dren can’t play out here; how became very loyal to their
Gar Creek is a residential ers, the landlords have to have were consolidated into the and enjoyed considerable
can they? There is trash every “buffalo troops.” A
neighborhood of duplexes the maintenance people put 24th and 25th Infantry prestige in black
where”. Another resident memorable and well-
and four plexes. The neigh- the trash in the dumpster.” A regiments. communities. Because blacks
stated that, “My grandson publicized incident occurred
borhood which once was resident who lives across the The two cavalry and had few opportunities in
cannot even walk the side at Fort Leavenworth in 1867.
beautifully maintained, is street says he has to look at two infantry regiments were civilian society, many able
walk to get to the school bus : The post commander, Col.
now become the site of doz- the mess all of the time. He composed of black enlisted men enlisted and proved to
How can he?” (He is six William Hoffman, ordered
ens of badly managed du- stated, trash which contained men commanded by white be superb Indian fighters. (In
years old) the Tenth Cavalry not to form
plexes, and four plexes run everything from shards of officers. Only a handful of the 9th Cavalry, eleven
In the summer on parade so close to his men
by absentee land lords who glass to metal, couches, sheet black officers existed, such as noncommissioned officers
months the stench was so bad of the Third Infantry. Colonel
for the most part live in Cali- rock, wood, and other danger- Henry O. Flipper who won the Medal of Honor
from boiling trash in over 20 Grierson sprang to the
fornia and Chicago. Beside ous items have been left in became the first black during the regiment’s long
dumpsters, that it reached the Tenth’s defense, and the two
the poor landscaping and piles on the ground outside of graduate of West Point in campaign against the
homes off Decker Lane. A lo- colonels engaged in a heated
management of the exterior the dumpsters for over two 1877. From 1866 to the early Apaches in the Southwest.)
cal resident opened the door dispute in front of the
premises, now weeks. 1890s the buffalo soldiers Despite racism
one morning and thought the assembled command.
unimaginably, somehow, The landlords con- served at a variety of forts and African American were eager
smell was coming form the Although most Anglo officers
these absentee landlords tinue to do a poor job of up- posts throughout Texas and to join. “The soldiers
290 City Dump site, until she of black regiments took great
reached an agreement with keep, and continue to collect southwest. They participated themselves welcomed the
went on her daily jog in which pride in their units, in return
the City of Austin Solid Waste lots of rent. Ray Rauisn who in 168 or almost 13 percent of assignment as an
Wentworth was part of the they suffered social
Disposal Director, “Willie was sat across the street with the 1,296 skirmishes and opportunity to demonstrate
route. The stench got so condescension, if not
Roads”, and Texas Waste friends stated, “They don’t battles between 1866 and their ‘soldierly qualities’ and
strong as she reached the ostracism from the rest of the
Disposal, to initiate a money empty the trash enough. We 1897. Between 1869 and to win respect for their race.”
dumpsters her eyes and nose officer corps. Despite
contract to pay Texas Waste are people too!” He continued 1890, during the Indian war, Black regiments achieved
began to burn. She stated, “I discrimination, there was
Disposal to place, and main- talking about the bad living black soldiers won fourteen distinction for their role in
don’t know how the residents equality in pay as both black
tain dumpsters in front of at conditions created by the ugly Congressional Medals of campaigns against the
can stand it. It is an insult to and white soldiers received
least every other four plexes dumpsters: While other resi- Honor, nine certificates of Indians in the West and
think people should live with a basic starting pay of $13 a
in that neighborhood. dents stated that they cannot merit, and twenty-nine orders acquired an enviable combat
this kind of treatment, defac- month for a private.
It has become a regu- have any kind of things like of honorable mentions. reputation.
ing their homes, turning them According to
lar occurrence that there is outings, or bar-b-ques, be- Despite their valor white Elements of the four
into an eye sore; where their historian Robert Utley,
trash left such as; couches, cause the filth and stench is citizens objected to black black regiments served during
families can’t play outside in blacks brought to the Army
industrial / commercial so bad that they would not soldiers stationed in their the Spanish American War,
wholesome conditions in a certain strengths and
waste from contractors, and dare to even have anyone over towns, the Army consistently the Philippine insurrection
clean, and clean air environ- weaknesses that reflected
other discarded furniture not to entertain. Adding to the stationed the black units and John J. Pershing’s 1916
ment free from filth and odors. their heritage of Slavery and
by tenants, but other people comments a gentle stated, along the frontier, instead of punitive expedition.
It seems the object is to make subordination. Almost all
coming from everywhere to “When I want to sit outside I an eastern appointment. Increasing racial tension in
an ideal situation only for were illiterate, throwing on
take advantage of a free dump! go across the street and visit. I Some of their more notable society-exemplified by the
greedy, money concerned their officers the burden of
“The trash remains there. The can’t sit in front of my house”. assignments were the Houston Riot of 1917- marked
(only), landlords, who just paperwork. Further, few
stench mixed with residential He continued stating that restoration of order in the the end of the buffalo soldiers
want to collect more rent and possessed the mechanical
trash is unimaginable! some days people pull up wake of the Johnson Country as combat units. None of the
don’t care how their property skill necessary for the daily
Usually, when across the street with trailers cattle war in Wyoming so called buffalo soldier
looks, or what conditions functioning of a military unit.
dumpsters are installed in full of trash containers from (1882), and in Chicago regiments were sent to France
their residents live in.” Lastly, Lack of resourcefulness,
apartments they have an en- other people’s neighborhoods Pullman strike (1894). during World War I. By World
residents say the dumpsters initiative, and a sense of
closed area, where the and load up the dumpsters During the Indian War II the 9th and 10th
have been set on fire several responsibility made them
dumpsters are out of site, or there! The dumpsters give the Wars (1865-1890), The United cavalries were disbanded, and
times in the summer. more dependent upon good
concealed, so as not to make appearance of a neighbor- States Army was deployed to their personnel transferred to
Where, in any neigh- leaders than white soldiers
an unsightly look to the hood that is dumped on, ne- hundreds of isolated forts service units. The 25th Infantry
borhood in Austin, would this and less effective when
façade of the living quarters. glected, and not cared about and posts throughout the was deployed to Korea at the
be acceptable? Solid Waste acting individually. At the
The Wentworth and Gar by the City. West, with little more than a start of the conflict however by
Director Willie Rhodes sup- same time blacks excelled in
Creek four plexes were con- It would appear that company of infantry or the armistice the United States
posedly has been involved in discipline, morale, patience
structed decades ago. They someone has a trash pickup cavalry present. This military was desegregated.
a plan to develop ways of bet-
were not built with an area to business in other outlying
tering the environment con-
contain dumpsters. Someone neighborhoods, and is mak-
stated that before the
dumpsters, they noticed dogs
ing a business out of using
Wentworth containers as
cerning waste disposal. This
entailed drafting a plan (2008)
to create a 40 year “zero waste
Azie Taylor Morton appointed
were getting into the trash and their dumping site. A person
making a mess. In this case,
why not call the dog catcher
who has been a health care-
taker for a resident, and has
plan” for the city. This entails
a multi-faceted approach the
Austin solid waste services is
U. S.Treasurer from page 1
and eliminate the problem of been coming over to cal career, Morton was one of 29, 1965. The couple had two
working on making it a real- Austin Housing Author-
stray dogs? Or, why not just Wentworth for several years the directors for a company daughters, Virgie Floyd and
ity. In October 2008, residents ity, board o f commissioners,
build a small gated area to stated, “These trash called HIV-VAC, a Nevada Stacey Hurst, who later
were to receive larger recy- 1999-2001.
contain resident’s trash cans. dumpsters are a mess, and corporation that conducts brought them two grand-
cling bins that will accept a At home, Morton
The street appearance is now they stink. Every one who HIV research. She also served daughters and three great-
wider range of items as part served on the Austin Hous-
an ugly eye sore that resi- does not live here is dumping on the Citizens Fund Board grandchildren. James Homer
of the Single Stream system. ing Authority Board of Com-
dents say they hate. trash! The people who do of trustees for ten years, from Morton died in January of
The city is also proposing a missioners (HACA) from 1999
Multiple residents property management are al- 1991-2001, including five 2003. Morton’s daughter
innovative centre known as to 2001. On the PRWeb Web
said, “ They need to get rid of lowing people to pull up here years as chair. At the time of Stacey recalled in a prize-
the Green District. site, James L. Hargrove, Ex-
these dumpsters!” “Texas with trucks, and even dump her death, she was manager winning essay posted on the
What is Rhodes do- ecutive Director of HACA
Waste Disposal says they will their trash here!” An elderly of Ram Bookstore, an inde- Soulciti Web site that her
ing in Lake Side, on said that Morton “was a lead-
not pick up the trash that is resident said, “My grandchil- pendent store that served mother used to invite stu-
Wentworth, and Gar Creek? ing voice in the push for
Huston-Tillotson students. dents into their home who
Febr uary is Blac
bruary Black k Not only has he left it out of
the plan, but this is possibly
awarding scholarships to
low-income residents.” Con- She was president of Exeter
Capital Asset Management
were unable to spend holi-
days with their families, and
the worst thing the Solid sequently, the HACA set up
History Month, but Waste Department could do
to a community. Another resi-
the Azie Taylor Morton
Scholarship Fund after her
Co., and a member of
Schlotzsky’s Deli board of di-
to provide furniture, clothing,
and gifts to students who
rectors. She had also previ- could not afford them. She
we should cele br
celebr
braate dent stated, “He just created
a magnet to draw people who
death, donating $5,000 in her
name to provide scholarships ously served on the boards of
Wendy’s Old Fashioned
did all of these good deeds,
and “asks for nothing in re-
for low-income students at-
Blac k History e very
want to dispose of their junk”.
Black ev The Solid Waste Department
says, “It was the determina-
tending Huston-Tillotson
College. Through this schol-
Hamburgers, St. Edward’s
University, the National
turn,” her daughter wrote.
“My father passed away in

da y! W
day! Wee rrecor
ecord tha
ecord thatt
Democratic Institute, and January 2003,” Stacey says,
tion of the City, that the best arship Morton will be remem-
Austin Children’s Museum. “and she has suffered the loss
way to deal with the trash situ- bered as a person who worked
“She was a no-nonsense kind of her life companion of 37
history w eek
week ly!
eekly! ation in that area was to place
dumpsters there”.
across racial, religious, and
ethnic lines, and loved work- of woman but at the same time
a caring woman,” said Texas
years. In the midst of the
mourning, she is managing
ing with young people. In the
May 15, 2009 will be the 36th Austin American-Statesman
newspaper, Lavon Marshall,
state representative Dawnna
Dukes in the Austin American-
to financially support the
weddings of both my sister
Anniversary of friend and colleague of
Morton, said, “She tried to
Statesman. “She taught you
that you could be a woman
and myself—within the same
year—despite the loss of fi-
THE VILLAGER. share with them her hard-
ships growing up and tried
and an African American
and succeed regardless of the
nancial support provided
from my father.” Azie Taylor
Stay tuned for upcoming to encourage them to do bet-
ter.”
obstacles before you.”
Azie Taylor married
Morton passed away only
months after her husband, on
special issue. In addition to her politi- James Homer Morton on May December 7, 2003 from com-
plications of a stroke.
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Villager Sportsville

Elgin Baylor’s NBA suit draws widespread comment

as general manager. been weighing in on Baylor’s the Elgin Baylor I’ve known
Baylor became one of the suit with a wide range of well all these decades
early black stars in profes- viewpoints. Larry Elder, the wouldn’t pursue such a
sional basketball after the black Republican activist and course unless he felt he was
NBA convinced him to leave former TV talk show host, seriously wronged.”
after his junior year at Seattle said, in an open letter to Baylor was chosen for
University to make himself Baylor that he is guilty of play- the NBA First Team 10 times
available for the draft. He had ing the race card. Elder, and was named an NBA All-
led Seattle to the Division I known for writing the book, Star 11 times. In 1977, he was
championship. He was the “Stupid Black Men: How to elected to the Basketball Hall
No. 1 overall pick of the Min- Play the Race Card and Lose,” of Fame. In 1980, he was se-
neapolis Lakers in 1958 and said he formerly admired lected to the NBA 35th Anni-
By Geor
Georgge Har din
Hardin Baylor but believes Baylor’s versary All-Time Team.
went on to become Rookie of
Spor tsBea
tsBeatt
SportsBea suit is without merit. Elder Sports historian Elliott Kalb
the Year after being fourth in
the NBA in scoring with 24.9 said if Baylor believed he was ranks Baylor as 13 on the list
Elgin Baylor, longtime points per game. After the being discriminated against of the 50 best basketball play-
general manager of the Los 1959-60 season ended the he should have quit. ers of all time.
Angeles Clippers, in filing Lakers moved to Los Angeles. Another approach was Baylor sustained a seri-
suit this month against the The Minneapolis Lak- taken by Doug Kirkorian of ous knee injury during the
team and the NBA after being ers were struggling before the Long Beach Press-Tele- 1965 Western Division play-
relieved of his duties, is claim- Baylor came on board. Bob gram, who said, “The merit of offs and was forced to retire.
ing he was subjected to a hos- Short, owner of the Minne- Elgin Baylor’s employment Baylor has a long his-
tile working environment and apolis Lakers, once said in an discrimination suit against tory of rebelling against rac-
is alleging discrimination. He interview, “If he had turned the NBA and Los Angeles ism. In 1959, when he and two
is 74 years old and had been me down then, I would have Clippers owner Donald Ster- black teammates, Ed Fleming
general manager for 22 years, been out of business. The club ling is uncertain and will be and Boo Ellis, were refused
until last October, and said he would have gone bankrupt.” decided in a court of law. The rooms at the Daniel Boone
found out in 2008 that coach The year before Baylor joined merit of Elgin Baylor as a Hotel in Charleston, West Va.,
Mike Dunleavy had been told the Lakers the team had a 19- player, as well as a human he refused to play in the game
in secret to take over some of 53-record. During his first sea- being, is certain and long ago against Cincinnati. The Lak-
Baylor’s duties as part of a son the Lakers moved up was decided in the court of ers lost. As a result, the NBA
scheme to force Baylor out. from last place in the league public opinion.” became more proactive in
He contends he was under- to play in the NBA finals, only Kirkorian continues in seeking fair treatment for
paid and that his age and his to lose to the Boston Celtics. saying, “I have no idea how black players.
Elgin Baylor
race led to him being replaced Commentators have this suit will be resolved, but Just last Sunday Kobe
Elgin Baylor, always circum- Bryant surpassed Baylor’s
spect in his utterances and record for 20th place in NBA
Athletes, coaches get awards always a person who has career scoring. Bryant
avoided controversy, sud- scored 28 points as the Lak-
at Jaguars’ football banquet denly has thrust himself into ers beat Minnesota 111-108,
By George Hardin a high-profile scenario. bringing his career total to
SportsBeat “All I do know is that 23,164.
Christopher Sanders, the kids react when they’re - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - -
speaking at the Lyndon B. not doing too well,’ “ Sand- Did You Know?
Johnson High School Football ers quoted the coach as say- Baylor’s career
Banquet, said when he was ing. Then Sanders added, average of 27.4
growing up he would admire “When you’re winning 40-0 points per game is still
professional athletes and and nobody gets hurt, the best ever for a for-
wanted to be like them. He nobody’s tired, everybody’s ward and the third high-
was speaking at the annual running around happy” it
est all-time, only behind
banquet held Saturday, Feb. really does not show what
Michael Jordan and Wilt
21, at the Sodehxo (BAE Sys- kind of person you are. How COACH—Demo Odems speaks about the football program
tems) complex on Tracor you behave when things are at LBJ High School. Seated is Patrick Patterson, LBJ principal. Chamberlain.
Lane. Sanders urged the ath- not going well shows what Photo by George E. Hardin
letes to be aware of their be- kind of person you are.”
pocket doesn’t determine if LBJ Jaguars. Earlier he was an
havior because of the pres- He urged his listeners
you’re a man.” assistant coach at the school,
ence of younger students. to strive to be great, not just
Sanders graduated from which he graduated.
“You never know who’s good. “The difference between
from LBJ in 1991 and said he Awards were presented
watching you,” Sanders said. good and great is that great
and Demo Odems, athletic to athletes, coaches, trainers,
“They’re not just watching does the little things that good
director and head football cheerleaders and others who
you on the field when you’re won’t do. Great students want
coach at LBJ, had been friends worked to make the season
scoring touchdowns they’re that A. Good students settle for
since early childhood. Sand- successful. The players who
watching you off the field.” a B. Great students do what-
ers played at Texas A&M signed letters of intent to play
He also talked about the time ever it takes to be the best. How
University for five years and college football and won
when he was a student at LBJ much gold you’ve got around
was in four bowl games. Af- scholarships also were recog-
and a college coach he your neck doesn’t determine if
ter that he was with the Hous- nized. Besides Odems, among
wanted to impress came on you’re a man. How much
ton Oilers and the Washing- those who presented the
campus. “ ‘I want to see how money you’ve got in your
ton Redskins. “I love for kids awards were Rob Delgado,
to be in athletics,” Sanders Booster Club president, and Casino Trip
said, “because it shows them Alta Moore, Booster Club vice
character, it shows them team- president.
work, it shows them how to
be leaders. You see a lot of ath-
letes getting into politics like
Kevin Johnson who once was
a professional basketball
player. Now he’s the mayor
of Sacramento.”
Also making remarks
on the program were Derrick
Grant, another LBJ graduate,
and Patrick Patterson, LBJ
principal. Patterson talked
about how he was looking for
a new coach after Claude
Mathis left for another posi-
tion and was determined not
to select Odems, who had an
0-10 record at Johnston High.
But after talking to Odems,
Patterson said he decided to
hire him because Odems was
superior, “far and above” the
35 other applicants for the job.
Odems said in an inter-
view about the past season,
“We won the district cham-
pionship—finished 7-4. We
got beat in the first round of
the playoffs. But it was a
learning experience for us. (Austin’s Villager and Nokoa news-
We’re excited about next year. papers are included in this edition!)
We’re losing a lot of seniors
SPEAKER—Christopher Sanders, an LBJ High School but we’ve got a good group of To order your copy, Call (512) 476-0082 or go to our
graduate who formerly played with the Houston Oilers and the seniors coming back.”
Washington Redskins, talks at the school’s annual football ban- This was Odem’s first website: www.theaustinvillager.com
quet held Feb. 21. Photo by George E. Hardin. season as head coach of the
 Murdoch’s apology over “chimp” Local AKAs Welcome New Members
February 27, 2009/The Villager/Page 7

cartoon follows 100,000 letters, planned

confrontation at his residence
The national civil rights editor who approved the car- Rucker said. “There’s a
organization ColorOfChange toon. The group’s plan was culture of insensitivity and
.org said today that it had co- to confront Murdoch with willful ignorance around
ordinated with NYPD to con- paper versions of the emails issues of race that can only
duct a public confrontation it had collected since Thurs- change through leadership
outside Rupert Murdoch’s day. change,” Rucker contin-
residence over his lack of ac- James Rucker, Execu- ued. “Rupert Murdoch
tion regarding The New York tive Director of should start by firing Col
Post’s controversial ‘chimp’ ColorOfChange.org, re- Allan, and issuing a strong
cartoon. The group had also sponded to Murdoch’s apol- statement that he won’t
communicated with the build- ogy. “It took Murdoch and the tolerate this kind of behav-
ing staff at his current resi- Post’s top editors almost a ior at any of media outlets
dence on 5th Ave. week to understand why he owns.”
More than 110,000 people were upset. Murdoch With more than a half
ColorOfChange.org members hasn’t said what he’ll do stop million members,
have sent emails to The Post’s this from happening again, ColorOfChange.org is the
publisher that were also ad- or address a longstanding largest African-American
dressed to Murdoch. The pattern of vicious attacks on online political organiza-
emails demanded a genuine black leaders at other News tion in the country.
apology and the firing of the Corp outlets like Fox News,”
STATEMENT OF NAACP PRESIDENT AND CEO BENJAMIN
TODD JEALOUS ON PUBLIC APOLOGY FROM NEWS Members of Beta Psi Denise Davis is married nity involvement includes
Omega, the Austin Graduate to University of Texas at Aus- volunteer service with the
CORPORATION EXECUTIVE K. RUPERT MURDOCH Chapter of Alpha Kappa Al- tin (“UTA”) Professor Ian Capital Area Food Bank,
We welcome Rupert
pha Sorority, Incorporated, Hancock and has two chil- Meals on Wheels, Habitat for
Murdoch’s statement that the
the first national Sorority or- dren. She received both her Humanity, Salvation Army,
New York Post will endeavor
ganized by Black women on Bachelor of Arts Degree and Town Lake Animal Shelter,
to be more sensitive to the
January 15, 1908 on the cam- Juris Doctorate Degree at Austin Groups for the Elderly,
communities it serves, but un-
pus of Howard University in UTA. She has been a licensed and INROADS, a non-profit
fortunately his apology fails
Washington, D.C., welcomed attorney since 1993 and has organization with a mission
to answer how the Post will
four new members to the Soror- had a distinguished law ca- to develop and place talented
do so.
ity and to its local chapter. These reer. She has served as gen- minority youth in business
Mr. Murdoch could re-
four new members have joined eral counsel for former Lieu- and industry and prepare
solve this unfortunate situa-
the ranks of millions of women tenant Governor Bill Ratliff, them for corporate and com-
tion in 15 minutes by meeting
dedicated to the commitment to General Counsel to former munity leadership. She is
to develop substantive mea-
service to all mankind. The four Chief Justice Tom Phillips, currently pursuing an MBA
sures to ensure that this type
new members are Karon Box, and as House Parliamentar- at Texas State University. She
of incendiary incident does
Denise Davis, Chasity Fleming, ian/Special Counsel to the is a member of Mt. Zion Bap-
not happen again.
and Kaneisha Black Hill. Texas House of Representa- tist Church and currently re-
Mr. Murdoch’s apology
Karen Box is married to tives (1994-2007; 2009- sides in Austin, Texas with
comes only after almost a NAACP CEO Ben Jealous Mike Box and is the mother of Present). She has also worked husband Keith of three years.
week of tens of thousands of when death threats against police officers shooting down Britney Paige Box. She is a mem- in private practice at the law Kaneisha Black Hill is
expressions of outrage and the candidate were at an all the primate is deeply trou- ber of Greater Mt. Zion Baptist firm of Baker Botts, LLP, in a Business Officer with the
disgust from people across the time high for any presiden- bling to communities who Church and serves as a deacon- corporate law. She serves as Texas Health and Human
country. The offenders are still tial candidate. struggle daily with suspi- ess. She holds a B.B.A. in Man- Regional Parliamentarian for Services Commission in
on staff and there are no mea- The New York Post cious police killings. The Na- agement from St. Edward’s Uni- Jack and Jill, Incorporated and Houston, Texas. She is a
sures being taken to increase stands alone from most daily tional Organization of Black versity. She is the Director of Sup- is a member of Links, Incor- graduate of Prairie View
diversity in its newsroom. newspapers in refusing to Law Enforcement Executives plier Diversity for Seton Family porated. A&M University, where she
The apology from Mr. report its diversity numbers (NOBLE) has also con- of Hospitals, a graduate of Lead- Chasity Fleming re- received her B.B.A. in Man-
Murdoch is sadly too little, too to the American Society of demned the cartoon calling it ership Seton and participates in ceived her Bachelor of Sci- agement. Her community
late and we call on Mr. Newspaper Editors. One has “despicable, insensitive and Seton’s Mentorship Program. ence Degree in Computer involvement includes vol-
Murdoch to take the steps to wonder how many His- easily interpreted as racist.” Karen has served the commu- Engineering Technology unteer service with Smart
needed to assure that the panic or African American Good police officers all nity in many capacities but par- from Prairie View A&M Girls, the Ronald McDonald
New York Post can practice reporters and editors are around the country should be ticularly as a change agent for University. She works in House, and Habitat for Hu-
more responsible journalism working at the New York dismayed by this slur on their minority and women busi- the Product Package Engi- manity. She is also a mem-
and truly be sensitive to its Post? Clearly, with more di- character. African Americans nesses. She serves as the Associ- neering Department at ber of Phi Beta Lambda, Ep-
community, in the future. versity in its newsrooms, it’s have historically been com- ate Chair of Jack and Jill of Freescale Semiconductor, silon Beta Chapter. She is
The New York Post and likely the paper would have pared to primates as a way to America Incorporated, Austin where she was one of the married to Gerald Hill, II,
Fox News have a history of been able to understand the dehumanize the entire group. Chapter and is a member of the chosen few to be admitted and they are members of
racially insensitive reporting. deeply offensive nature of the We were called monkeys National Council for Negro in their Engineering Rota- New Faith Church in Hous-
With the support of the editor cartoon. Our guess is that the while we were being brutally Women. tion Program. Her commu- ton, Texas.
in chief, the cartoonist Sean numbers are abysmally low lynched and denied equal
Delonas has published nu-
merous vile cartoons tinged
for a newspaper serving a civil and human rights. In Transforming the World in the Blood – and
city with a population as di- fact, a 2008 study published
with racism. Fox News was verse as New York. by the American Psychologi- the Belt – for SPIbelt™ Creator from page 1
widely criticized during the It is hard not to interpret cal Association found that an ship product, is avail-
elections for calling Michelle the cartoon, which was jux- association between primates able in 22 adult and six kid
Obama “Obama’s baby taposed to a photo of Presi- and African Americans still color combinations, and coor-
mama” and terming the affec- dent Obama, as an encourag- exists among many white dinates with any outfit, mak-
tionate and common fist ing sign to those who would Americans. ing it versatile for fitness, ca-
bump between then-candi- assassinate our 44 th presi- We hope that Mr. sual and business attire alike.
date Obama and his wife, a dent because of the color of Murdoch will make good on Fully expandable, it securely
“terrorist fist jab” at a time his skin. The depiction of two his apology and agree to make accommodates all the per-
the needed changes in the sonal items today’s on-the-go
newsroom and its policies. individuals require.
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“Growing up around
my grandfather and recently
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ognized grassroots–based
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my grandfather for my entre-
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