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Greater Houston Area (March 12, 1864 – January 8, 1922) Charles Young was born into slavery in Kentucky on March 12, 1864. His father escaped bondage to join the Union Army during the Civil War, and Young later followed in his father’s military footsteps, attending the United States Military Academy. Young was only the third African-American to graduate from West Point when he earned his degree in 1889. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Ninth Cavalry, the famed Buffalo Soldiers, in Nebraska.

Young graduated in 1889 with his commission as a second lieutenant, the third Black man to do so at the time (after Henry Ossian Flipper and John Hanks Alexander, and the last one until Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. in 1936). He was first assigned to the Tenth U.S. Cavalry Regiment. Through a reassignment, he served first with the Ninth U.S. Cavalry Regiment, starting in Nebraska.

In 1901, Young was promoted to the rank of captain (the first Black officer in the regular army to receive that rank) and led his troops with distinction in the Philippines. In 1903, Captain Young and his men were stationed at the Presidio in San Francisco. They were sent to Sequoia and General Grant National Parks as part of the army’s role at the time of protecting national parks, and Young was named acting superintendent, making him the first African-American to be put in charge of a national park.

Due to his work ethic and perseverance, Young and his troops accomplished more that summer than the three military officers who had been assigned the previous three years.

Captain Young and his troops completed a wagon road to the Giant Forest, home of the world’s largest trees, and a road to the base of the famous Moro Rock. By mid-August, wagons of visitors were entering the mountaintop forest for the first time.

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“True leaders don’t invest in buildings…

They invest in people, because, success without a successor is failure.

So your legacy should not be in buildings, programs, or projects;

your legacy must be in people.”

-Dr. Myles Munroe

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Crews Speaks on Sexual Assault Charles M. Blow

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n a series of tweets Tuesday, TV star Terry Crews reminded us that Black men and boys experience sexual assault too.

In the wake of sexual assault allegations against rapper Nelly and film producer and studio executive, Harvey Weinstein, it’s important for Black men to tell our stories if safe to do so.

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Just last week, numerous sexual assault allegations have been made against Weinstein, and that number is increasing daily. As most rape allegations go, there were a range of responses where people like Ryan Coogler, the director of 2013’s “Fruitvale Station” and Oscar-award winning Viola Davis issued powerful statements encouraging and empowering women and girl survivors of sexual assault to come forward. Coogler noted “rape is a human rights “violation” and Davis underscored that “The predator wants your silence.” Indeed, both are right.

On the other hand, rape apologists – as they so often do when a man is accused of assault –rushed to Weinstein and Nelly’s defenses to provide reasons on why a rape did not occur. As it relates to Nelly and his arrest, many took to social media to express that Nelly wouldn’t have to rape anyone because he’s attractive, a statement both inaccurate and disappointing.

As a survivor, I hate when rape happens.

It rips a life inside you and lives on with you forever even as you try to forget. What bothers me even more is how social media exposes people as rape apologists after it occurs. This is especially true if the rapist is someone people find conventionally attractive such as Nelly. Many people suddenly become Inspector Gadget attempting to poke holes in stories and question a survivor’s actions that led to the interaction. It becomes erringly similar to how White people sound when they question why a Black person was killed by the police.

Rape isn’t something that only orthodoxly unattractive people do. My rapist was married and had consensual sex with her often. Tell me how this works?

Rape isn’t about how the rapist looks. It’s about taking advantage of people; it’s about power, domination, and control; it’s about using power and knowing that people won’t believe the person you rape. To be clear, celebrities are in the best position to

rape because they have power, access, resources, and people who will log onto social media and defend their rape no matter how many people accuse them.

The statistics of rape are clear.

According to the Rape Abuse Incest National Network (RAINN), with data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS), 1 out of every 6 American women has been the victim of an attempted or completed rape in her lifetime (14.8 percent completed, 2.8 percent attempted). Further, an estimated 3 percent of American men—or 1 in 33—have experienced an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. These numbers, however, are projected to be much higher as this is based on reportable and provided data.

As the numbers suggest, many people – including individuals who many of us know – have been raped at least once in their lifetime, but will never come forward. We are to blame.

When we have a society that uplifts and perpetuate rape culture, we are allowing the continuation of rapes to occur. And, when people defend rape, one of your followers who have been raped (and who have been forced into silence) will see it.

In the height of Weinstein and Nelly’s accusations, it’s critical for Crews’ story to not get lost because Black men don’t often speak up about their own sexual assault. But here, it is connected to Weinstein in that Crews’ story comes after Gwyneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Rosanna Arquette, Rose McGowan, and many other women in Hollywood have gone public with tales of the harassment and abuse they sustained at the hands of Weinstein.

To be clear, it isn’t only Black men who don’t speak up after experiencing sexual assault because of potential backlash. The way we respond to victims and survivors is deeply rooted in racism, misogyny, and rape culture, which creates an impenetrable hurdle for those who may want to openly speak.

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Weinstein Is Out, But Now What About The Others?

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he Motion Picture Academy wasted no time in giving the boot to much disgraced, onetime film big shot Harvey Weinstein.

It’s only the second time in the 90-year history of the organization that it has expelled a member. This might not be the end of the story for the Academy.

The Weinstein expulsion raises several troubling questions. The first is the Academy’s own reason for kicking Weinstein out. He represents, so it said, what’s “repugnant, abhorrent and antithetical to the high standards of the Academy and the creative community it represents.”

That’s a noble statement. And few would argue that Weinstein’s two-decade sexual predator rampage more than qualified him for the ax. The problem with this, actually two problems with this, is that Weinstein could not have committed his long reign of sexual terrorism without a well-heeled and well-placed stable of enablers, fellow producers, directors, actors and actresses, agents, film industry and studio officials, attorneys, Miramax and maybe even Disney officials and most troubling, the victims themselves who either were brow-beaten into silence or took cash from Weinstein for their silence. The other part of the Academy’s noble statement that’s bothersome is that the Academy’s words, “repugnant,” “abhorrent” and “antithetical” to what’s generally considered accepted moral and ethical standards of behavior could be applied to legions of film industry notables.

The two names that immediately sprung to everyone lips after Weinstein’s ouster were Bill Cosby and Roman Polanski. Cosby is just as disgraced as Weinstein. And in some ways maybe even more so. He’s been charged and tried for sexual crimes.

He has not been convicted. But he has not been acquitted either. Beyond that

there’s his own sworn affidavit that he drugged and sexually violated at least one woman. Dozens more claim the same about him. Polanski is not just disgraced, but a long-standing fugitive from the country for a rape charge.

Two possible law breakers, two accused sexual predators, and both remain Academy members. There almost certainly will be no move made by the Academy to expel them. Weinstein has got to feel looking at them, just me too? The Academy didn’t stop with its lofty words about enforcing high moral standards in the film industry. It went further and loudly declared that booting out Weinstein sends the strong message that the Academy has zero tolerance for sexual victimization.

This is a message that needs to be sent. However, the two problems with this is that with Cosby, Polanski, and packs of other film industry sexual victimizers, it’s a message that should have been sent years ago. The other problem is: can one really believe that Hollywood will police itself when it comes to cracking down on sexual predators. And, just how will it do that?

Weinstein was a soft target. His fingerprint has been all over the film industry in the last two decades. Some of the biggest female film stars have publicly lambasted him and accused him of sexually hectoring them. His real and alleged sexual transgressions dominated the news cycle for more than a week. This effectively made him the perfect sacrificial lamb.

But, he’s the rare exception, and it’s likely to stay that way. The Academy hinted as much when several unidentified members said that the decision to expel one of their own was a tough one. They were concerned that it might set a dangerous precedent and leave the organization wide open to the expectation that it will be the morals policeman for the industry. There is also concern that member expulsions for alleged sexual or moral lapses could infringe on privacy and first amendment protections.

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America, You’re Not Mentally Well

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merica is sick and she doesn’t even know it. There are many people walking around with a mental illness and don’t even know it. In our society, especially in the Black communities, mental illness is something that isn’t discussed very often. Why is that? We often wonder why people do things such as commit a murder or even commit a suicide. I am not making any excuses for their actions, but have we ever thought about the fact that maybe they weren’t mentally well? When according to the National Alliance on Mental Health, “1 in 5 adults (43. 8 million people) in the U.S. experience mental illness in a given year.” That’s a lot of people.

Imagine those who are living day-to-day with a mental illness and not aware of what is happening to them. The one thing I think people don’t realize about mental illness is that it doesn’t have a certain look.

The person who lives next door to you could suffer from a mental illness, or even the person who is in a business suit, tie and is very successful. Mental illness doesn’t discriminate. It can affect anyone at any given time.

Even our children are suffering from these illnesses as “1 in 5 youth aged 13–18 (21.4%) experiences a severe mental disorder at some point during their life. For children aged 8–15, the estimate is 13%.” Social media is so prevalent in our young people lives, and there is so much different kind of information that they are filtering into their minds daily that is affecting them, and they may not even know it. Social media has caused many young people and even adults to suffer from depression, and for some, it has led them to commit suicide. So why aren’t we discussing this topic? I think many people may be ashamed, embarrassed, or may feel as if this can’t happen to them or even a loved one.

I also think people feel as if someone has to look or even act crazy to be diagnosed with a mental illness.

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One interesting fact is that African Americans and Hispanic Americans each use mental health services at about one-half the rate of Caucasian Americans and Asian Americans at about one-third the rate. In the Black communities, mental illness is something that isn’t discussed as much possibly because of our religious beliefs, maybe the lack of information, the cost needed to address the illness, or simply because we won’t accept that fact that it does occur in our culture.

Whatever the reason may be, we as a race, we as a community, and we as a nation need to speak out about mental illness. We can’t ignore it anymore, and we can’t act blind to it. Too many people are suffering in silence and they need our help.

There are so many different types of mental illnesses that range from depression, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, anxiety, and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), just to name a few. So if you see or know someone who could be suffering, don’t just call him or her the crazy friend, auntie, or neighbor. Speak up and say something. Do something. There is so much going on in the world and it affects us all in a different way, but the one thing we shouldn’t do, is suffer in silence.

America, you’re not mentally well, but its okay. There is help out there waiting for you.

If you need help or know someone who does, please contact the Mental Health America of Greater Houston.

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This Blackness…

hile there has been an increase in the amount of Black elected officials throughout America’s culture today, as opposed to the reflection many decades ago; a myth has been created that suggests, we Africans living in America have balanced a previously unleveled playing ground. But, it doesn’t take a political analyst or researcher to convey to the nation, that African-Americans in elected offices are still subject to the same measures of discrimination, disrespect and disregard as the common untitled Black person is.

The scales of history have remained unequal when it comes to the differentials of the color of skin of African-Americans, regardless of position, intellectual ability or otherwise.

It is a sad reality that there is not really anything that is set to change that mentality in these United States either. Simply because it is an inherited persona that has been accepted and carried from generation to generation, since the inception of this nation. This is one of the primary reasons that, I have often relayed that,

“There is just something about this Blackness that is seriously misunderstood.”

Granted people tend to fret those things and forces of nature, that they do not understand and we Africans living in America; are no exception to that rule.

Recently, another apparent disrespectful attempt was imposed on our own Mayor. Mayor Sylvester Turner, one of Acres Homes’ finest, has been at the height of tensions amongst members that his role as leader of this city authorizes him to employ. Members of the Houston Fire Department have been outraged due to a dispute regarding pay raises.

At a Houston Rockets game, Mayor Turner extended a handshake to a fire inspector who was working security at the professional sporting event. The City of Houston employee

blatantly circumvented the genuine gesture offered by his superior. In return, Mayor Turner requested a simple display of respect from the inspector. Once the Mayor realized that his attempts would be to no avail, members of his detail documented his information off of his identification.

In his defense, Mayor Turner issued a statement. In his delivery he said,

“I respect first responders and all employees of Houston.

I work to earn their respect every day. But more important is what the people of Houston deserve. What they deserve is a unified work force that concentrates on providing public safety and public service…”

He continued, “Codes of conduct are in place to emphasize public service. Ninety-nine percent of employees follow them. Violations should not be tolerated.” He also told Channel 2, “If you are not professional and if you are disrespectful, as a city employee, on duty, in uniform then yes, I expect for you to be disciplined.” To that regard, this was the second incident resulting in a firefighter avoiding shaking the mayor’s hand. To add injury to insult, there are those who have chosen to defend the actions of the firefighters, rather than showing unity with their leader.

Regardless, of the basis of reasoning for the actions demonstrated by governmental employees; the fact remains that there is no viable justification for it. We MUST Understand that in the City of Houston, Mayor Sylvester Turner has been elected to serve as leader for our community here. Therefore, he has earned a right to receive the same respect that he renders. Although firefighters were valued supporters for the mayor, in his election; it should not easily be assumed that he is obligated to provide any favors on behalf of his position. I have to agree with Councilmember Michael Kubosh who offered words on the matter. He said, “The mayor has got to do what’s best for the overall

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city and the taxpayer, not any individual group.”

At the end of the day, when it comes down to African-Americans in authoritative positions; the fact remains that we are held to a higher standard with less respect. This factor alone equals a form of injustice and inequality throughout these United States.

I often wonder if we Africans living in America will ever arrive to the dream that the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., envisioned for members of our community? He dreamed of a land where his children and our children will live in a nation where we would be judged by the content of our character, as opposed to being the color of our skin. It appears that this destination is one that is immeasurably unattainable.

Concluding, it really does not matter how good of a job our mayor does leading this city, to some people.

The color of his skin is a badge that he will continue to be judged by, without respect to his perfections while in office. There will always be those that will exist to remind him of their displeasure all because, he does not look like him. So yes, I will continue to express that there is Something about this Blackness that is seriously misunderstood. Our mayor is not the first and definitely won’t be the last in his African-American in the position to be targeted because of what some chose to blame on decision-making skills; while avoid stating the obvious.

Mayor Turner’s role stands parallel to former President Barack Obama.

To this day, there are those who are dead-set on wiping out the legacy that he left on record. Why? Because a true “documented and acknowledged”

Black man was never supposed to have that much power in these United States.

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approved by the Federal Housing Administration, he late Dr. Myles Munroe once said, with his inception of Judson W. Robinson & “True leaders don’t invest in buildings…

Sons Real Estate and Mortgage Company in They invest in people, because, success 1962. Robinson, Sr. also: instituted the Sleeping without a successor is failure. So your legacy Car Porters and Waiters Union (President); should not be in buildings, programs, or projects; served as President of the Houston Citizens your legacy must be in people.” This mantra is Chamber of Commerce and operated as director one that has been manifested through nearly a of the Houston Negro Chamber of Commerce. century of life-long commitment, to the minority During his lifetime, he was Chairman of Precinct community of Houston by the notable dynasty of 259 in the Pleasantville community; and was the Judson W. Robinson family. For scores of responsible for encouraging voter participadecades, the Robinson family has upheld a tradition of self-sacrificing tireless efforts for Africantion, resulting in the largest voter percentage Americans and others throughout the city. turnout within the city of Houston. He was also

a founding member of the Houston Area Urban In 1928, the late Judson W. Robinson, Sr. League, which subscribes to a mission to, “help journeyed to Houston after attending formerly, African-Americans and other minorities to secure Prairie View State Normal and Industrial economic self-reliance, power, parity and civil College (Prairie View A & M University); and rights”. emerged into a well-respected entrepreneur and civil leader. His legacy of excellence has been conThe second-member of the Robinson’s family legacy was Judson W. Robinson, Jr. Robinson, Jr. tinued throughout two generations with was a dedicated warrior for education and civil the birthing of his son and rights. He first began in politics in 1967, by grandson, Judson becoming Judge of Precinct 259, the same W. Robinson, Jr. precinct in which his father chaired. In and Judson W. 1971, he excelled in the City’s history, Robinson, by leaving an unblemished mark of III, (rebecoming the first African-American spectively). elected to City Council. He served Recently, as the at-large Position 5 City AfricanCouncilmember for 19-years, while American serving twice, as mayor pro tem.

News & Wife, Margarette Robinson was Issues appointed as caretaker of his seat privileged for a year, after his demise. Judson me with the Robinson, Jr. was also an accomdelightful pleasure plished businessman, who owned the to conduct first African-American franchise of an exclusive the Burger King Corporation (R.M.P interview Development); he was also a co-owner with, President of KCOH radio station. Today, he has on and CEO of the record an elementary school, library and comHouston Area Urban munity center named in his honor.

League (HAUL), Mr. A New Era of Leadership with Judson W. Robinson, III. Judson W. Robinson, III Judson Robinson, Sr. Robinson, III has become Robinson, III was raised in Pleasantville, the third-generation extena highly-respected community during his years of sion that has continued on in the legacy of the rearing, in the early 1960’s. During our interview, Robinson’s family commitment to the community. he recalled fond memories of his childhood such Robinson Legacy of Commitment to as: “being able to peacefully play outside until it the Community was dark, safely walking to and from Pleasantville

Elementary School and frequenting his next-door Judson W. Robinson, Sr., a native of Crockett neighbor, Mrs. Hawkins’ home after school with was born in 1904. After relocating to Houston, other children as we waited on our parents to he achieved the title of being the first Africanarrive home from work.” Early on, he was exposed American to serve in various capacities. Amongst to community, educational, civic and political those entitlements, he was first in his race to: involvement through the examples demonstrated serve on the local YMCA board, manage the by his parents.

Kelly Homes (Fifth Ward) and Cuney Homes (Third Ward) projects’; uphold an appointment He was amongst the first generation of chilto the Houston Housing Authority, where he later dren to experience busing in Houston, this measure served as Vice Chairman and became the first proved to be an, “eye-opening experience” for him African-American mortgage company in the state, TX- 4

Judson Robinson Jr. in junior high school; as it was at that age, that he was first exposed to children of different races and backgrounds. After attending public school within the Houston Independent School District, his parents decided to enroll him into a private institution. Accordingly, he graduated from St. Thomas High School. Afterwards, he matriculated at Fisk University in Nashville Tennessee, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business.

Upon completing his studies, Robinson returned home and initiated a career with IBM, working as salesman for a number of years.

Eventually, his division was bought out by Nynex and he remained with the company until his father’s health took a turn. Intuitively, he decided that it was more important for him to engulf himself in the family business, Judson W. Robinson & Sons Real Estate and Mortgage Company. The company had become a valued asset within the community and a significant sentiment within their family. Therefore, he proceeded to take all of the necessary courses and prep work for him to become a licensed realtor. Simultaneously, his father’s health declined to a stage where it was necessary for him to become heavily involved in the firm. After his father’s passing, he and his uncle continued on in the business. However, due to the devastating economic downturn that affected most small business owners in the 1980’s; the company’s mortgage clients were in crisis, therefore impacting the company’s assets. Though the business sufficed for some years, later, ultimately, it was not able to survive the economic burden associated with the oil bust of the 1980’s. During this time, people lost jobs, homes and businesses, at levels not seen since the Great Depression. A cycle of lost wealth in Black communities had taken place that still lingers to this day.

Robinson, III father’s passing left a void in the lives of the minorities that he championed.

Countless Houstonians held a great deal of admiration and respect for him due to the abundant sacrifices that he and his family had made on

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behalf of the African-American community. Once his mother, Margarette had fulfilled the remainder of his father’s term, there was a great outpouring of hope from the community; that their only son would follow the legacy. Hence, Judson W. Robinson, III took into consideration the example he saw displayed by his predecessors. Fighting for equal rights, being politically involved and working on behalf of the people, was the climate of normalcy that he’d become accustomed to. Therefore, the decision was made to postpone his real estate career and wholeheartedly pursue politics. Amidst a fierce race with several candidates, Robinson, III was victorious and elected by the people to serve as the at-large Position 5 City Councilmember.

This feat accommodated him with becoming one of the youngest African-Americans first elected to public office.

During his tenure as City Councilmember, he experienced a plethora of success. He ran on the promise that improvements to the downtown economy would create new jobs and a lifestyle of vibrancy to inner-city neighborhoods. This mission was accomplished during his administration with the support of his colleagues. Under his leadership, the Council was able to establish the Business and Tourism Committee. They were able to initiate the many Downtown Civic improvement efforts, such as the esteemed Hilton Americas Hotel, that was built through initiatives of the Committee.

Members were also responsible for and awarding many minority airport concession contracts, many still are in place today. Economic development was stimulated by revitalizing Houston’s, Mid-Town.

Collectively, the Council created a taxing and investment tool and the city upgraded the infrastructure of the area for developers. Ultimately, residents, small business owners, developers and the City of Houston benefitted from the project that was aimed to improve downtown livability and create more density. Robinson served on the City Council for six years, chaired four committees and was vice mayor pro-tem, by appointment of then-Mayor Bob Lanier. During his first term on the council, a referendum was put in place by voters limiting the terms that council members could serve, therefore, serving six years, maximum by law.

Following, he began working as an Independent Consultant by assisting small business owners with strategic relationship building.

From this experience, many business owners were privileged with learning how to process appropriate paperwork and other resources to foster a level of success in contract acquisition. As time progressed, one of his clients offered him a position to work full-time to assist in its expansion. He took the opportunity and served as Area Vice President of Professional Service Industries (PSI) Houston, a HAUL see page 5

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Cover Story available to guide people through the process of educating them on how to maintain and manage their resources once they have acquired a home. There is also a Community Development Corporation created by HAUL, which builds affordable housing for area residents. For entrepreneurs who are seeking to start a business, there is a program which provides solid advice and information. The agency is also able to assist with helping business owners obtain contract opportunities with the Port of Houston and other local partners and entities.

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construction-oriented engineering firm, for several years.

Afterwards, Robinson worked for Senator Sylvia Garcia, who was Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner at the time. He began working as Co-Chief of Staff in her office supervising the operations of multiple Precinct 2 departments. Together, they experienced much success.

However, in the process of serving as her assistant, the president of the Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) announced her retirement. Robinson was encouraged by many to consider the upcoming vacancy. Attracted by the opportunity to continue on in the work that his family had previously devoted their lives’ to; he obliged and submitted his credentials. Consequently, he was selected to become the Chief Executive Officer of HAUL, in November of 2007 and has faithfully remained since. In doing so, he mirrored the steps of his late grandfather, who was a founding member of the organization.

About the Houston Area Urban League:

According to the organization’s history, “HAUL was organized in June, 1968 as a nonprofit 501(c) 3 agency. Affiliated with the United Way and National Urban League, HAUL advocates for and provides social services to disadvantaged people of all races, genders, age groups and/or disabilities. HAUL operates the following five (5) programs targeting residents in economically disadvantaged geographic areas in the Greater Houston areas: Education and Youth Development; Workforce and Economic Development; Workforce Training; Housing and Health and Wellness initiatives.”

HAUL has a wide variety of programs for nearly every facet of life for minorities. There is a program for individuals planning on purchasing their first home. Certified housing counselors are

In another element of HAUL, there is the Urban League Young Professionals (HAUL YP – ages 20-40), a network which creates pathways to leadership for young adults. HAUL YP’s mission is to financially support HAUL and they experience giving back to the community and are considered the civic arm of the agency.

Furthermore, young people are paired with mentors whose objective is to guide them in a positive direction. After graduating high school, youth within the program have the option to participate in the work experience program.

HAUL Guild is a 40-plus age group, which is considered the volunteer arm of the organization.

The most recent task of Guild has been calling on victims impacted by Hurricane Harvey, to ascertain what type of assistance HAUL may be to and for them. Currently, the agency has been instrumental in providing a slew of immediate needs to locals who were heavily displaced by the torrential storm.

Robinson says he is honored at the opportunity to: “help parents be better parents, help children get a better education, assist with helping people to attain their first job and learn the coping skills to maintain an existing one, helping people to get the grounding that they need to matriculate through the rest of their lives.” He explained that HAUL is tied into the community resource cloth that is equipped with the purpose and expectation of helping minorities succeed. Robinson believes that, “The Urban League is the kind of agency that should be a partner in the development of every African-American or minority’s life.”

Long-lasting Legacies of Inspiration:

Quite naturally, Robinson holds the legacies of both his grandfather and father near to his heart.

He regards them as two of his most-respected mentors and greatest inspirations. Additionally, he acknowledged other local legends that have made tireless sacrifices on behalf of others. Amongst those, he mentioned the late Mr. Zollie Scales who was a resident of Sunnyside; and always maintained a reputable relationship with local judges, in his era. Robinson described Scales as being the, “go-to” person, when young people would encounter incidents with authorities. He

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was a humble, politically savvy giant, who spoke up for his people and never asked for anything in return. Robinson said, “He was one of those, who always tried to do the right things, for the right reasons.”

He also reverenced the late Quentin Mease, who selflessly advocated for African-Americans in Houston. Mease was a member of the Hospital Board and also has a community health center which bears his name. He was responsible for helping to pioneer the South Central YMCA, the first Black center of its kind in Houston. During the dispensation when race riots were rampant in many major cities across the nation, he became an integral character in helping to create the Urban League in Houston. He worked closely with some of the local leadership in the city, to help them understand the anger that most African-Americans felt, due to inequality. Mease understood the significance of African-Americans having a resourceful establishment to go to for employment, housing and educational needs. Therefore, he relayed those sentiments to local affluent leaders like, Gerald D. Hines (Galleria Developer). Mr. Hines is the founder and chairman of Hines, a privately held real estate firm. From that experience, Hines portrayed a vital role in the establishment of HAUL and remains committed to the organization, today.

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Robinson outlined the summary of his inspirations by expressing, “When you have people that are willing to self-sacrifice on behalf of others, without any expectation of personal gain or reward; I believe those are the kind of people that we should aspire to be.”

A Word from the Wise:

Robinson encourages the community to, “remain optimistic”. He says, “Life is a journey, it’s a process, so try to find your process and work it.”

He referenced Oprah Winfrey who said, “Surround yourself, around people who will lift you higher.”

Furthermore, he shared, “We are not an island and if we would simply let others assist us, we can go a long way together.” “I’m no expert in education, housing, economic development or health; but I’ve got people who are and I let them do what they do, and we all complement each other,” he added.

Mr. Judson W. Robinson, III has been married to his best friend of thirty years, Cora Robinson; they have three children and three grandchildren.

For more information or details about HAUL, contact (713) 393-8700 or visit the website at www.haul.org. HAUL is located at 1301 Texas Avenue, 77002.

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IMPORTANT ELECTION COMING UP!

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HOUSTON, IF WE CAN DREAM IT, WE CAN DO IT! That’s the spirit that’s getting us through Hurricane Harvey and today, I’m asking for your help again.

Please join me at the polls and vote FOR the City Bonds, Houston Propositions A through E. PROPOSITION A protects retirement plans for our police officers, firefighters and city workers. If Prop. A fails, we could see layoffs of up to 2,200 city workers, including police and fire — and potential closures of health clinics and community centers.

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Response to Senator Regarding Tax Rate Hon. Sylvester Turner City of HoustonMayor

"In a written statement published today, state Sen. Paul Bettencourt of Houston questioned my credibility on the issue of taxing property owned by residents of the city. But in doing so, the senator is a hypocrite who either forgot his own record or assumed others would.'

"It’s time to set the factual record straight.'

"Sen. Bettencourt stated that instead of keeping property tax rates at the current level, which is what I proposed for Houston, governments should instead

lower property value appraisals 'to give flooded out homeowners a break.''

"The facts show I would have done exactly that – taken the Hurricane Harvey flood damages into account when levying property taxes – if Sen. Bettencourt had not failed to pass a bill in the Senate that was adopted 148 to 0 in the state House. At the very least, he should have supported passage of the bill that would have helped everyone whose home flooded.'

"Sen. Bettencourt, who claims to be a taxpayer watchdog, barks often.'

"But in the regular session of the Texas Legislature, this year and in the special session that followed, the Senate had an opportunity to pass

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legislation that would require local governments to reappraise homes and businesses that suffered damage in disasters like Hurricane Harvey. This requirement would have allowed all ad-valorem taxing entities to share the cost of reappraisals. Sen. Bettencourt did nothing.'

"After Rep. Sarah Davis of Houston got her bill through the House, the bill never received a hearing in the Senate. Again during the special session, the House passed Rep. Davis’s bill without opposition.

The bill, nor any similar bill by a Senate author, did not even get taken up by a Senate committee.

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lieved the Senate was guilty of engaging in 'fake junior high politics' in not passing the Davis bill (Houston Chronicle 10/5/2017).

Sen. Bettencourt claims he wants to protect taxpayers now, but when he had an opportunity to take action, he chose to play politics instead and took no action.'

"Also in his news release today, Bettencourt falsely accused me of breaking a promise to not pursue an option to temporarily raise the city property tax rate to pay for disaster recovery. I kept my promise, taking the tax rate increase off the table and keeping it off the table after Gov. Abbott provided the city with recovery funds.'

"This week I proposed keeping the city’s property tax rate unchanged from

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last year. The City Council today lowered the property tax rate instead, costing the City $7.8 million, while we ask the federal and state government for more recovery money.'

"In 2015 and 2016, when declared disasters were factored in to the revenue taken in by the City of Houston – the amount was $15 million and $6 million respectively -- Sen. Bettencourt offered no criticism in either case.'

"This year the senator repeatedly called on me to provide emergency services to the public, and I responded. If Sen. Bettencourt is now stating there was no emergency in dealing with Hurricane Harvey, his repeated requests for services proved otherwise.'

"That’s not all.'

"Sen. Bettencourt voted for a state budget that depends on increased property appraisals for it to balance.' "'Property values, and the estimates of local tax collections on which they are based, shall be increased by 7.04 percent for tax year 2017 and by 6.77 percent for tax year 2018,' said the budget bill he backed.'

"It’s strikingly twofaced to accuse a municipality dealing with an unprecedented natural disaster of keeping a tax rate steady when his own budget dictates local tax increases. At the same time, he remains surprisingly silent about the State’s $10 billion Rainy Day Fund.'

"This dog doesn’t hunt."

Rep. Al Green (D-TX)-Impeachment

Rep. Al Green (D-TX) continued his call for the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump by reading/noticing Articles of Impeachment.

Rep. Al Green did not force a vote on Wednesday, stating that he wanted to provide his colleagues in Congress and the American public an opportunity to review the articles. However, he indicates that there will be a vote.

The impeachment process can be messy and complex, and is often misunderstood. So what exactly happens when a President has, using Benjamin Franklin’s words regarding impeachment, “rendered himself obnoxious?”

Impeachment begins in the House of Representatives.

For a President to be impeached, a simple majority must vote to adopt Articles of Impeachment and send the articles to the Senate for trial. The Senate trial would determine whether the President is removed from office. To secure an actual conviction in

the Senate, the trial, presided over by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, requires a two-thirds majority vote.

As Rep. Al Green explains it, “Impeachment does not mean that the President would be found guilty. It simply means that the House of Representatives will bring charges against the President.

It is similar to an indictment but not quite the same thing.”

Simply put, the impeachment occurs in the House and the trial and removal from office occurs in the Senate.

It is important to note that impeachment terminology can be misleading and imply a need for criminal activity, which is not true. Impeachment does not require the commission of a crime.

In the Articles of Impeachment presented by Rep. Al Green, he cites that President Donald John Trump “has undermined the integrity of his office, has brought disrepute on the presidency, has betrayed his trust as President

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to the manifest injury of the people of the United States of America, and as a result is unfit to be President.” In support of his articles, Rep. Al Green uses numerous examples wherein President Trump “has fueled and is fueling an alt-right hate machine…engendering racial antipathy, LGBTQ enmity, religious anxiety, stealthy sexism, and dreadful xenophobia.”

Rep. Al Green has guaranteed that there will be at least one vote for impeachment – his.

He has quoted Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., indicating that he will do that which is “‘neither safe, nor politic, nor popular.’ [He] will do that which is right and let others do what they may and allow history to judge [them] all.”

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Electronic bids due by 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, 11/29/2017. Mandatory Pre-Proposal/Site Visit, Tuesday, 11/07/2017 at 10:00 a.m. at LSC – University Park Library, Building 12, 8th Floor, 20515 SH 249, Houston, TX 77070. Contact: sharon.k.ognowski@ lonestar.edu Must Register to Bid: http://wwwappsdstc.lonestar.edu/istar/ supplier.htm . If registered, please ensure your registration is up to date. For assistance with the on-line registration process, contact donna.e.cottrell@ lonestar.edu or 832-813-6275.

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Jehran A. Hayes is 15 years old on Cenizo Ranch. He killed a 5-year-old 7 point buck on October 14, 2017 at 8:27 in the morning. Jehran is from Acres Homes. He killed a very nice trophy buck.

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H-Town Classic-Wheatley Wildcats vs. Jack Yates Lions

uniforms so many alumni from both schools jumped on board, that changed the verdict and decided to let the schools wear the uniforms. The game was also aired on TV high school games. The game was also sponsored by the Houston Texans.

The biggest rivalry in Houston, some may say it’s the biggest and oldest rivalry in the state of Texas.

The rivalry goes back to the 1920’s these two historic schools represent the pride of 5th ward (Wheatley) and the pride of 3rd ward (Yates), while Yates has dominated the series winning 59 out of 82 games.

There is no rivalry like this one.

Once called Turkey Day Classic the game was played at Robinson Stadium on Thanksgiving Day, thats how the name came about “The Turkey Day Classic” The first Turkey Day classic was Wheatley vs.

Booker T Washington.

Yates played Booker T Washington on Christmas Day. Those games where later changed to in district games, Yates and Wheatley where put into the same district from there a rivalry was born and became an instant classic.

These kids put there heart and soul into this game it’s about the pride of each neighborhood 5th ward and 3rd ward. As a proud Alumni of Wheatley I played in this game in 1992 before Wheatley and Yates switched district so I know and understand the feelings these young men have and the butterflies they will have in their stomachs, the adrenaline the pride of 5th ward and 3rd ward on the line.

Then we have the half time show the battle of the band that will definitely get the crowd to there feet dancing and representing their school with pride. This year game took place on Sat Oct. 7 at the Barnett Stadium. Like always

they game didn’t come without controversy, the game picked up a sponsorship with Nike both schools got new uniforms and shoes for the game but some top HISD board members refused to let the players where the uniforms. The said it was against the Uil rules (University Interscholastic League) the Uil makes all the rules for high school

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City of Norman, OK, schools deliver supplies for AISD students, families

Norman (OK) City Councilwoman Breea Clark, front row, center, teamed up with Houston City Councilmember Amanda Edwards, back row, center, to coordinate a supply drive for Aldine ISD students and families who were effected

by Hurricane Harvey. Mrs. Clark and her husband John delivered the supplies on Saturday, Oct. 7. The City of Norman and schools in Norman collected donations.

Joining Mrs. Clark and Ms. Edwards for the photo were Aldine ISD employees who helped unload the U-Haul and Aldine ISD Deputy Superintendent Dr. Archie Blanson, front row, right. Ms. Edwards is an Eisenhower High School graduate.

The game kicked off at 6pm and it did not disappoint, it was another sellout crowd with both schools reaping their school colors purple and white (Wheatley) and crimson and gold (Yates).

The game was epic and both teams went without scoring until a min and 30 seconds in the first half.

Wheatley scored a touchdown and led at the half 6-0. The half time

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sports. Both schools reached out to the Uil and the Uil said they didn’t have a problem with the schools getting sponsorship from Nike. So some well-known Wheatley alumni Clifton Snowden and Arthur J Smith (Wheatley), Jerry Monroe of (Yates) all reached out to the parents and students via social media and called for a boycott of the game because of all the lies HISD was telling. The Wheatley and Yates game has always been a game that makes a lot of money for the school district. It sells out every year so a boycott definitely would have hurt HISD. Arthur J Smith of Wheatley lead the protest going on Facebook and using his weekly podcast 5th Ward live by blasting all the HISD officials that were on board with not letting the students where the

show was filled with excitement.

The band making music while both side screamed and represented for their school. The second half started with Yates scoring on the first drive score went up 8-6, after that it was all Yates. Yates won the game 22-6.

It was another epic battle for the ages, this is the rival of all rivals.

The kids met at mid field shook each other’s hand and headed to the locker room, the bands played while the fans excited the stadium at the end of the game every fan is now looking forward to the teams playing again next year even bigger and better.

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Students and parents across Aldine ISD received a leg up on their future by meeting with representatives from institutions of higher learning during Aldine ISD’s annual College Night, held Wednesday, Oct. 11 at the M.O. Campbell Educational Center.

The annual after-school event was a one-stop shop to gather advice, tips and information on post-high school education and training. Students and their families learned about the college application process and requirements for admission.

They were able to explore college options and offerings, financial commitment and much more. The District’s Guidance and Counseling Department offered a financial application workshop.

Recruiters from 135 colleges, military academies/service branches, trade schools and universities were represented at the event. More than 100 AISD students and parents took part in College Night.

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HOUSTON – Tamalisha affectionately known as, “KakeLadi”, is originally from a cozy, little country town nestled in Grimes County (Old Washington). During her primary years, she and her family relocated to Houston, where she was educated in the North Forest Independent School District. She attended A.G. Hilliard Elementary School, Kirby Middle School and M. B. Smiley High School, and later graduated from Forest Brook Senior High School in 1994. Growing up, she always had a taste for good food and a unique niche for cooking. Reflectively, however, she maintains that, “the life she lived, never had anything to do with cakes…”

Along her journey, she encountered certain mishaps and found herself in some troubled circumstances. Nonetheless, she learned from her unfortunate incidents and decided to establish a Home Healthcare agency. In it, she was exposed to an elderly patient, who demanded that all of her food be prepared from scratch. Tamalisha jokingly conveyed during an interview, “I wanted her to know that they sell cornbread and stuff like that, in a box, and all you have to do, is add a little milk and eggs to it – and it’s a wrap!” Nevertheless, she respectfully complied with the 95-year-old’s wish; that was adamant about her request and insistently stood over her and provided detailed instructions. After perfecting the charge, she was then requested to make a two-layer jelly cake. At the time, she was vaguely familiar with the technique from her grandmother who would make the dessert; but she had never prepared it herself. Much to her surprise, she adhered to her wise confidant and was enthralled by the taste and outcome of her creation. Afterwards, her patient gave her a cookbook and Tamalisha would devote countless hours to baking various delights. As it was,

Over a period of time, she was constantly encouraged to market her inventions. She remembers once attending an event with her cousin and becoming fascinated by the exquisite design and taste of an Earthquake cake.

Following, she began making different varieties of brownies and cakes with her Sunday dinners.

Oftentimes, she would experiment with varying recipes with her children, as they would suggest different ingredients for her to use. Heeding to the advice of those closest to her, she set out on a sampling mission to distribute her brownies and provide complimentary treats, to those she would encounter. Remaining confident in her product, she was convinced that anyone who received just a taste, would eventually seek her out for more. As time progressed, she would work her home health care business and ride around selling her sweets during her downtime.

Along the implementation phases of her concept, she would deliver eateries to local beauticians and barbers, she knew within the community. One of her customers, Superman who operated out of a barbershop on Veterans Memorial in Northwest Houston; would greet her with a distinct salutation each time she entered. He would boisterously announce her arrival by shouting, “There goes the Cake Lady!!!!!!” Somehow, the name stuck and she incorporated it into her design. She was aware that there were many cake ladies within the city, but felt that she needed to stand apart from the rest. Hence the, “KakeLadi” emerged, with emphasis its unique spelling. Later on, she visited a pop-up shop in Rice Village, where her friend Slim Thug’s sister worked. She provided her with a “Slutty Brown”, the name for a brownie she’d invented. Accordingly, her logo was created with the image of a little lady with a cake in her hand.

Eventually, her older patients passed on and she commenced to selling her treats, full-time.

Through avenues of social media (Instagram and Facebook), a previously established reputation and support of famed friends like rapper, Slim Thug and other local artists’; she was able to secure a booming demand for her unique creations. Through efforts of posting pictures, tagging a location and word of mouth advertisement, scores of people would flock to the area she would be stationed at.

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hat if reality as we know it wasn’t what we knew it to be? What if the stories of the past were changed by one small detail? However, that one small detail being one that would change it drastically!

“WHAT IF?” DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS MONTHLY HISTORY SERIES Chapter 18- S.A.E. Fraternity Chant

A group of young S.A.E. fraternity members were caught on video camera spewing this racist chant:

In this series you will discover that the ethnicities of oppressor and oppressed have been reversed. This had been done in order to open the minds of the readers to …. WHAT IF?

“There will never be a cracker at S.A.E. There will never be a cracker at S.A.E. You can hang him from a tree, but He can never sign with me There will never be a cracker at S.A.E. There will never be a cracker at S.A.E.”

This gallery of illustrations has been created to assist the reader on grasping the understanding of why we are promoting that “Black Lives Matter”. Throughout this book you will see illustrations of the Caucasian race placed in the African-American experiences.

Also, I expect for these illustrations to bring clarity to all of you who fight against understanding our stance against injustice.

Chapter 17- Charleston 9 Church Massacre

June 17, 2015. Charleston, South Carolina. A massacre takes place inside a community church.

Ten members of Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church were having a bible study when Dylan Roof entered the church. Mr. Roof was the only black person in the building, However, he came in pretending that he was in need of prayer.

Naturally these good Christian people lovingly embraced him, offering him prayer and solace. Suddenly, Mr. Roof’s sole intention was to murder some White people. This despicable man chose to leave one of the church devotees alive to make sure that someone would be around to tell the story of his brutal acts.

A Heroic Act of Defiance(Bree Newsome Removes the Confederate Flag)

June 27, 2015. Ten days after the massacre at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. North Carolina native, Bree Newsome, along with a group of other

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What if the slaves that were brought from Africa had been White, the slave masters had been Black, and every event of the past, up until the present, were also in reverse?

To my brothers and sisters who may be offended by my whitening our history and our historical figures (e.g. Malcolm X, Rosa Parks, The Black Panther Party, Colin Kaepernick, etc.) to validate a point, please forgive me. However, in order to display our complete struggle, it is essential that I illuminate our iconic leaders’ defiance in the mist of our struggle. For that is the only way one will understand why it was imperative for them to embrace a position of slugging it out against an oppressive system.

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protesters assembled in front of the South Carolina State capitol building. This group was protesting the fact that the state capitol flew the Confederate flag.

The video of this chant got public attention and immediately garnered the public outcry because of the vulgar rhetoric, and blatant racism. To the University of Oklahoma’s credit, all fo the fraternity members caught on camera were expelled, and that chapter of S.A.E. fraternity has been suspended from the University.

The confederate flag is the same flag that was embraced by the slave holding states when they chose to secede from the Union.

It is also the same flag that has become the symbol of racism, and hatred since the slave holding states lost the civil war. And, the Confederate flag is the same flag that Dylan Roof pledged his allegiance to prior to his going into a church in Charleston, South Carolina, and slaughtering nine innocent people.

It was during this protest that Bree Newsome, as an act of defiance against this hate symbol (Confederate flag), decided to climb the flag pole and remove the symbol of hatred.

Ms. Newsom was summarily arrested with “Defacing a Monument”. However, in the eyes of her people Ms. Newsome will always be remembered and respected as a young hero. Yet, in the eyes of those blacks who believe in the hatred that the Confederate flag represents, Bree Newsome will always be despised.

Tune in next month for Chapter 19 Bio Carlos Walker, 35, a budding artist was born and raised in Halifax, CO., Va. To Hilton and Inell Walker, who has 6 children. Mr. Walker being the sixth.

Carlos has been drawing since the early age of eight. He was encouraged to continue to do so in school by Mrs. Fitzgerald his high school art teacher and now by his family and Washika Arnold his future spouse.

Not envisioning a future in art, Mr. Walker chose to put this talents to the side and sell drugs. Which landed him in prison at the age of 24, when most young men and women are just starting to live life and start their careers. For him, little did he know GOD had a blessing in store and his career would just be getting started to become an artist/ activist and book writer. While incarcerated he put together 3 exhibits and a single piece, plus he has written a book based on his artwork entitled “What If”. One of his projects is a 48-piece illustrated entitled “Walk A Mile In Our Shoes And You Will Understand From Whence We Came”, Illustrations called “Endangered Species”, a 3-piece illustration entitled “The Greatest”, and a single called “Hunting Season”. His greatest work of art is arguably “Walk A Mile In Our Shoes”, because what it portrays is the Black EXPERIENCE in a different way. In creating this exhibit, he seeks to show a mirror effect to Caucasians of what the Black EXPERIENCE looks like. Mr. Walker’s pictures have been created with the sole intent to invoke a thought in all who refuse to understand the plight that Blacks have had to endure in their experience from slavery up until now. His work can be viewed on Instagram….@walkers_gallery.

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