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See THE PEOPLE’S JUDGE on p. 8 We Africans in America have been socially engineered to reject our past, and far too many of us live in a state of suspended animation.

We deny the historical realities confronting us daily. Too many of us mistakenly believe that the past has no bearing on the present and is unrelated to the future. Thus, we have been conditioned to live our lives disconnected from cultural values, principles, and ideals essential for peaceful living.

~Anthony T. Browder, Survival Strategies for Africans in America~

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Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Hosts Annual Faith-Based Prayer Breakfast

Recently, Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson held her 18th Annual Prayer Breakfast at the Baylor Health Care Diabetes Health and Wellness Institute at the Juanita J. Craft Recreation Center. The theme this year was “The Cost of Humanity: Protecting and Providing for Society’s Vulnerable.”

Congresswoman Johnson is a founding co-chair of the Congressional Homeless Caucus, and has identified an increased need for services for those who are lacking basic necessities in the 30th district.

“Everyone in a shelter did not start there, and whether it’s a single mother, veteran, or professional who has fallen on hard times, it is our responsibility as a community to lift them up as they transition to improved circumstances,” said Congresswoman Johnson.

Bishop Vashti McKenzie, the presiding Bishop for the 10th Episcopal District for the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and a member of President Barack Obama’s Advisory Council of the White House Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, gave the keynote address. Congresswoman Johnson also honored Bishop J. Neaul Haynes, a long-standing board member of the Church of God in Christ.

“It is very fitting to honor Bishop Haynes among his peers at this year’s 2013 Annual Prayer Breakfast. His tireless service with the Church of God in Christ has served the North Texas community and the Nation for over six (l-r) Joel Allison of Baylor, Stan McKenzie, keynote speaker Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie, decades,” said Congresswoman Johnson.

Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and Rev. Claude Maples Joel Allison, President & CEO of Baylor Health Care System, also offered remarks during the prayer breakfast. “Congresswoman Johnson has always been there for those who are in need of help. She has always been there for the downtrodden. We are grateful for her leadership,” said President Allison. More than one hundred leaders of the North Texas faith-based community wereAANI in attendance discussed importance of providing assistance to those Color adand - OCT-3 75 xthe 5_Layout 1 10/17/12 11:21 AM Page 1 that are poverty-stricken in Dallas. A diverse group of faith leaders from the Baptist, Church of God in Christ, Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, and Hindu communities attended the prayer breakfast.

2013 African-American Legislative Summit

AUSTIN- Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Texas legislative Black Caucus and we are pleased to invite you to the 2013 African American Legislative Summit. The summit will be held Sunday, February 24th-Tuesday, February 26th.

The Summit is the premiere opportunity to hear from Texas’ top thought leaders on the issues affecting African-Americans across Texas. Additionally, it will include panel discussions on topics ranging from the Affordable Care Act to Public Education, Higher Education, gun violence and international business opportunities. The theme of the upcoming Conference is “the building of our Community starts with me.” With an expected 4,000 attendees, the 2013 Summit is slated to be better than ever.

We will be hosting a number of international dignitaries, distinguished guests and award-winning talent including; South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, Texas Education Chairman Michael Williams, Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, Rev. Al Sharpton, comedian J. Anthony Brown and gospel singer Yolanda Adams. Please note that admittance to the Chairman’s Award Dinner on Sunday, Feb. 24th honoring Mr. Milton Carroll and featuring a special performance by Yolanda Adams is by invitation only. Additionally, tickets to the 2013 TLBC Scholarship Awards Banquet on Monday evening & the Community Awards Breakfast held on Tuesday morning will be provided on a first come basis. The event and registration are free and open to the public but attendees must register.

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Status Competition and the Threat of Black Male Violence?

The emergence of American inequality began during the formation of our nation, giving rise to popular notions of our supposedly American democracy.

In fact, many colonial elite Americans worked very hard to thwart any real effort toward a nation where the rights of minorities were protected against white majority rule. The brutality of forced African slavery alongside of Native American land theft/genocide and the oppression of women were antithetical to any real founding of a democratic society. Many elite White Americans were deeply concerned at the thought of a self-appointed government of the people, by the people, and for the people as noted by one early writer, “that people are incapable of ruling themselves, primarily because humans are naturally self-centered and quarrelsome and need the iron fist of a strong leader.” These ideas reveal some deep insight into how many elite White men felt about the prospects of democratic rule made up by common ordinary folk other than White and male colonist, in particular; African slaves, native populations and women were largely excluded from the process of national building. Coupled with puritanical religious beliefs, as embodied in the time-honored ethic of “hard work,” America has historically evolved into a deeply divided and unequal society, not ruled by common consent, but instead by well-entrenched dynastic oligarchies. These influential White men and their acolytes infused into the nation a discourse of freedom, liberty and justice; thus, establishing a uniquely American vision revolving around a cohesive (White) identity based on preserving and sustaining individual rights, which in itself is not entirely democratic.

Democracy never had a chance, given our fragmented and oppressive early beginnings as a nation whose commitment to inequality remains a significant barrier to group uplift for scores of Americans of color -- poor

Darron T. Smith Professor and Author Whites as well -- still living still in the margins of society. With so much income and wealth inequality in the U.S., distrust is a key factor in the rise of gun sales and the sustained increased in Black violence. Besides the unequal founding of the nation, which gave rise to inequality in the first place, distrust breeds fear, particularly of the unknown.

Human beings are naturally xenophobic, conditioned to see the racial other -- especially Black men -- as the “boogey man.”

Historically, African-American men were seen as a direct threat to White male masculinity, which justified White brutality against them.

Today, White and Black fears of Black male violence may be as big a concern than the actual crime itself, and fear of violence disproportionately affects the stigmatized -- the poor, women and minority groups.

Young men of Color from disadvantaged communities and circumstances overwhelmingly perpetuate violent crime. Research bares this fact, particularly if you look at the murder rate in the city of Chicago since 2008 where large numbers of young men of color reside and violent acts peak in during the late teens and early twenties.

Because our young men have largely been shut out, left out, locked up and left behind, there is very little else to turn to but one’s pride. We humans care a great deal what others think about us.

The threat of being possibly shamed and humiliated are so powerful that laboratory studies have been conducted pitting African-American math students against White math students, and through the power of suggestion, Black students cognitively underperformed

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You Choose who Judges You

often place emphasis on members of our community utilizing one of the most powerful voices that we as Africans in Americans may use. That voice is your vote. While many people continue to believe that their vote does not count, this thought is so far from true.

Oftentimes, life brings us to many roads where we must go before the presence of a judge. To some, this experience yields a sense of fright or uneasiness. It does not matter if you have a ticket, or you are going through a divorce, facing family issues, looking at criminal charges or have a civil suit, you must go before a judge. For some, this situation presents an unpleasant feeling and to others it reflects a sense of resolution. However it may be, at the end of the day you are responsible for those who pronounces judgment on you.

Addressing our faithful and dedicated readers of African-American News&Issues, we must understand that the same way that our congressmen, senators, governors, mayors and presidents are voted into office the same applies to judges. We elect these people into office.

Here in the City of Houston alone there are several courts that exist within our judicial system. In the Harris County District Court there are: 24 Civil Court Judges, 22 Criminal Court

Judges, 3 Juvenile Court Judges, 10 Family Court Judges. In the Harris County Criminal Court at Law there are 15 judges and in Harris County Civil Court at Law there are 4 judges. It is a sad reality that out of 78 courts and judges that exist within the fore-mentioned courts only six judges are Black, that’s less than 1%.

Although some may feel that this element does not affect them it does. If you don’t believe me, just go ahead and get yourself into some trouble and stand before a judge who does not look like, can not identify or relate to the environments of which you come from and see what happens. Granted, judges are meant to demonstrate justice according to the law that has been set before them, but that is just not always the case.

You have judges that are sitting on benches that have the slightest clue as to what the law says. This all goes back to the central thought of this editorial, judges are voted into office. That means the residents and citizens of a region are responsible for who is voted into office.

When we fail to vote, we make room for judges like Judge Lynn Hughes, a 71 year-old District Judge who has been accused on several occasions of making racist and discriminatory comments. His latest incident has a Texas civil rights group upset. Hughes is believed to have made racist comments in regards to

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educational facilities instructing Human Resource personnel to encourage more racial diversity. Hughes stated, “And what does a diversity director do,” he continued, “go around and paint students different colors so they think they were mixed?” This statement clearly exemplifies some type of prejudicial disposition within Hughes.

With that being stated, I can only hope that his judgments of individuals from various racial groups and ethnicities receive more thought than what he expressed when sharing his perception of educational institutions’ attempt to create a diverse learning environment.

Every judge has his or her own way, anytime you go to court and have to stand before a judge, remember that you are part responsible for him or her occupying that seat. This is either caused through our participation or non-participation. Because at the end of the day, whether you believe it or not, you choose who judges you!

their White colleagues. Yet, when those same students were informed that they tend to perform similarly or better than their White counterparts, their scores reflect their beliefs.

Social status matters for man’s sense of “success,” often embodied within material objects like cars, ostentatious jewelry, neighborhoods, shoes and the “sexification of women,” which may explain why disrespect, humiliation and shame are often triggers of violent acts. The old adage, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” could not be further from the truth.

With high numbers of unemployment, low educational expectations, early death, and bleak prospects for the future, America sends a clear message to the masses of Black men struggling with feelings of inadequacy that they do not matter much in the world, and the process for many begins in early childhood.

By the time African-American males reach adolescence, the potential threat of violence over some aspect of one’s identity is very real. American inequality only hastens status competition among young men of color through unequal discriminatory practices in a number of social settings. There is an established body of evidence that supports the claim that greater inequality coincides with increased homicide rates, among other markers of a deprivation in society.

Putting human rights before property rights is the only real solution for changing the tide of violence in black communities, and that means better jobs, health care, education & affordable housing. Such an imagined community would require a fundamental shift in racist ideology and the institutional arrangements, which maintain power and privilege. But I maintain hope for our future.

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Charlotte “Mama C” O’Neal to speak at LSC-North Harris

HOUSTON-–Charlotte “Mama C” O’Neal will be presenting “The Spirit of the Panther Lives on Through Art, Youth and Social Action in Tanzania and Beyond,” on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. in the Lone Star CollegeNorth Harris Arena Theater (ACAD-142). The community is invited to attend this free event.

O’Neal, known to most as Mama C, is a world-class improvisational jazz, blues, spoken word and visual artist. A co-founder of the Kansas City chapter of the Black Panther Party, Mama C immigrated to Africa in 1971, where she and her Charlotte “Mama C” O’Neal husband, Pete O’Neal, cofounded the United African Alliance Community Center. Her poetry and reflections are widely published, and she is the subject of numerous books, articles, and documentaries, including Mama C: Urban Warrior in the African Bush, which will screen at the Pan-African Film Festival this month.

Her presentation at LSC-North Harris will showcase her perspective on community healing, and be interspersed with spoken word poetry and obokano music. It is part of her annual Heal the Community Tour, designed to foster cultural exchange between America and Africa, while also pointing out the many commonalities of community challenges and community solutions that are shared among urban America and the African Bush.

Prior to her afternoon presentation, she will also be the featured guest for a brown bag lunch discussion at noon in the LSC-North Harris Women’s Resource Center.

The visit by Mama C is one of several events the college is hosting as part of its Black History Month celebration. The Carver High School Panther Players will be performing The Color Purple, at 12noon on Tuesday, Feb. 19, and a number of other artistic and cultural student activities are scheduled during February. For a complete schedule of Black History Month events, visit LoneStar.edu/BlackHistoryMonth.

For more information about Mama C’s presentation, call 281-618-5543.

Neighborhood Centers Inc. offers Free Tax Help

HOUSTON-–Tax season is here, and as millions of people begin the process of determining how much they might owe, it can be difficult for some. The Houston charity Neighborhood Centers Inc. is, once again, offering free tax preparation services to tens of thousands of people who might not be able to afford the help. Last year, the IRS-certified volunteers were able to identify $42 million dollars in refunds for people who might be intimidated by the tax code. Neighborhood Centers spokeswoman Elizabeth Ferrer says, “For the people we reach, it’s a little bit more challenging, because they don’t have the resources to get an informed and professional service related to their taxes.”

The Neighborhood Tax Centers are available at 15 locations around Houston through the April 15 tax deadline. For information, visit to http://www.neighborhood-centers.org/ en-us/default.aspx.

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Xi Chapter, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.’s Annual Black History Program By: Brenda K. Carr

HOUSTON-–Xi Chapter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. recently held its annual Black History Program at Piccadilly’s Cafeteria. The program coordinators were Yvonne Gentry and Zoia Jones.

This year’s theme was “At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation & The March on Washington.”

The Emancipation Proclamation was read by Josie Jackson and pictures of the March on Washington were displayed. Everyone joined in the singing of “Lift Every (l-r) Kimberly Shoulders, Chapter President; Zoia Jones, event chair; Voice and Sing,” “Steal Ruby Mayes, chapter sweetheart and Yvonne Gentry, event chair Away to Jesus” in which a brief history was given: the song, a coded message sung by slaves wanting to escape. The final song was “We Shall Overcome”.

At the conclusion of the program, Xi Chapter presented its 2013 Sweetheart, Ruby Mayes, a long-time member of Xi Chapter and retired HISD teacher. Ms. Mayes was honored with a trophy and a dozen of red roses by the Committee Chairs, along with a gift by Alexis Blake, a member of Xi Chapter’s youth group, the Bee-Ettes and Senords.

Galveston’s Historic Pleasure Pier Now Accepting Applications GALVESTON-–Need a job? Landry’s is now hiring! Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, 2501 Seawall Boulevard, 77551 will hold a hiring event on Thursday, February 21st from 3 – 6 PM for potential applicants. Area residents are encouraged to apply for a variety of positions including: ride operators, retail associates, food and beverage staff, game attendants, grounds crew, mechanics, carpenters, painters, electricians and maintenance generalists.

All applicants are encouraged to come to the Pleasure Pier dressed to impress in business attire with a resume in-hand. For additional information, please call 409-765-5157 or visit www.pleasure-pier.com.

Scam Targets Lone Star Card Holders

HOUSTON-–The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is urging Houston residents to be aware of a scam artist requesting Lone Star Cards in exchange for free cell phones.

Two women, living in different areas of Houston, reported a man in a van outside a dollar store was handing out cell phones to people with Lone Star Cards and telling them he needed their PIN to put minutes on the phones. The women wrote their PINs, and the man kept both their card and the note with the PIN. He promised to mail the cards back after the cell phone transactions were complete.

HHSC discovered the scam when the women called to find out when they would get their cards back. In both cases, someone had used the cards to get the client’s benefits.

People who qualify for SNAP food benefits or cash assistance get their benefits on a plastic Lone Star Card. New benefits are loaded electronically on the card each month. Clients are cautioned not to share their PIN with anyone, and state staff would not ask a client for the PIN. HHSC’s Office of Inspector General is looking into the two reports of the scam. Anyone aware of additional cases can report them to the Office of Inspector General’s Houston office by calling 800-436-6184.

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HOUSTON-–Career and Recovery Resources, Inc. (CRR), a non-profit United Way agency that helps individuals identify and overcome barriers to employment, is the recipient of a $50,000 grant from JPMorgan Chase which will be directed to helping veteran families throughout the Greater Houston market area achieve employment and housing stability.

“Career and Recovery Resources is grateful for this substantial gift from JPMorgan Chase to support our nation’s veterans who have sacrificed to defend our freedom,” said CRR CEO Vernus C. Swisher. “This gift aligns directly with our agency mission of helping people identify and overcome barriers to employment including combat-inflicted disabilities (both mental and physical), housing instability, and a lack of job search/vocational skills.”

The program, named the JPMorgan Chase Retuning Veterans Program, will focus on veterans who do not qualify for housing or vocational training assistance from the U. S. Departments of Veteran Affairs, Labor, and Housing & Urban Development. With this financial support, Career and Recovery Resources will outreach to and assess vets (offering help to all in accessing VA and mainstream benefits), provide training, including vocational certification training and job readiness training, and also help with housing assistance.

“JPMorgan Chase is committed to helping transitioning servicemembers and other veterans lead successful lives after their military service,” said chairman and chief executive officer, JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking South Region. “Career and Recovery Resources has a proven track record of assisting veterans in Houston and surrounding area and we are proud to support their dedicated efforts.”

Through Career and Recovery Resources’ ongoing Veteran & Housing Services, the agency has experience working with veterans, both in job placement and housing assistance, and in vocational rehabilitation employment services in order to effectively help the large number of post-911/Persian Gulf returning with disabilities such as post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). The agency has helped those in need find jobs and housing in the Greater Houston market area since 1945 and has served veterans since 1994 via Homeless Outreach, since 2009 through Homeless Veterans Reintegration and Returning Veterans programs, and since 2011 through Supportive Services for Veteran Families. In 2011 alone the agency served 526 vets, placed 200 in jobs averaging $10.86/hour and provided housing and utility assistance to 129 veteran families.

For more information about Career and Recovery Resources, their services or their annual Barrier Breaker Award Luncheon, visit careerandrecovery.org or stay connect at www.facebook.com/careerandrecovery.

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Public Notice Competitive Sealed Proposal Notice for Renovation Work at Shearn Elementary School, Parker Elementary School, Elrod Elementary School and Kolter Elementary School Project Number: 13-02-05CS Houston Independent School District The Houston Independent School District will receive Competitive Sealed Proposals from contractors for Renovation Work at Shearn Elementary School, Parker Elementary School, Elrod Elementary School and Kolter Elementary Schools. The work includes, but is not limited to, replacement of windows, storefronts, and curtain walls; floor finishes (VCT, Carpet, Wood Plank, Ceramic); ceiling finishes (Acoustical Panel, Gypsum Board); wall finishes (Paint, Ceramic Tile); masonry (Brick, CMU, Glazed Tile); bathroom renovations and plumbing; science classroom millwork; HVAC equipment (Air handlers, Fan Coil Units); electrical equipment (Switch Gear, Panels, Transformers, Lighting); and site work (Fences, Handrails, playground surfacing). Proposals are due no later than Thursday, March 7, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at 4400 West 18th Street, Office of Board Services, Houston, Texas 77092. The price proposals will be opened and the amounts read aloud.

HOUSTON- AfricanAmerican News&Issues presents Ramond Thompson, the owner of Cultural Concepts. He is a native of Detroit, Michigan. In 1974, he graduated from Southern University with a degree in Business Management/Athletics.

After a long career with Bishop College and M.B. Smiley (as an Athletic Trainer), Ramond often referred to as “Doc” decided to devote his energy to working fulltime printing t-shirts and selling Heading Title: his designs at major festivals and Public Notice events.

He was often seen all over Contact Information: Safari Thompson (Daughter) and Ramond Thompson Houston at the many festivals and Name: Ethel Kujimiyo Photo Credit: Rebecca S. Jones events selling his t-shirts and cultural accessories during the 80’s.

Company: Houston ISD For many years, he was seen around Texas Southern University at many campus and athletic events selling T.S.U. t-shirts, pompoms, caps, Phone: (713) 556-6524 jackets, etc. After he married his wife, Stephanie, together they started Cultural Concepts in 1991. For years, Cultural Concepts was the place Fax: 713-556-6551 to go for African Clothing and accessories during Black History Month. Today, the business still sells African Clothing during the month of FebEmail: EKUJIMIY@houstonisd.org ruary. However, the main segment of Cultural Concepts is printing and designing t-shirts for special events, schools, churches and photo designs Address for tearsheets: Heading for individuals, they print cups, mugs, key chains, banners and much more. They recently changed the company’s name Title: to T-Shirt Concepts to ****Please provide address!!**** Public Notice reflect the true essence of the work they do.

Ramond is a long-time member of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church where he serves on the deacon board. Additionally, he is the Vice President of McGregor Trails Civic Club, a member of METRO Community Advisory Board for the Southeast corridor and a part of KCOH Sports Rap team with Ralph Cooper and known throughout the Third Ward community. He has two daughters, Adar and Safari.

Contact Information: COST Stop by Cultural Concepts locatedAD at: 4913 Griggs Rd., for all of your t-shirts and cultural Name: accessories.

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Ethel Kujimiyo culturalconcepts.net or www.tshirtconcepts.net, Net Rate: $90 x 2713-747-0021 cols. =180or 832-450-5149.

Company: Houston ISD 180 x 8.63”= $1,553.40 Phone: (713) 556-6524 Fax: 713-556-6551 20% Discount = $310.68 HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Email: EKUJIMIY@houstonisd.org Total Cost to run Ad for one week: NOTICE TO PROPOSERS Address for tearsheets/copies: $1,242.72 provide address!!**** HOUSTON-****Please Save the Date for The Acres Home Chamber for The Houston Independent School District located in the Hattie Business and Economic Development, Inc., located in the Beulah Mae White Educational Support Center at 4400 West 18th Street Houston, Texas 77092 accept proposals, until the fax Ann Sheperd Building at 6112 Wheatley St. During the upcoming Please signwill for approval and months, the Chamber will host a series of events. stated date and time deadlines, in the Board Services Office, backLevel to C1 (713) 692-1183 For more information or to RSVP any of the events, call 713ADforCOST 692-7161. by 12 NOON Wednesday for next Net Rate: $90 x 2 cols. =180 ~RFP – Project 13-02-04 – Mural Painting Project – with a February deadline ofMonday’s 3:00 PM CST, March 6, 2013.

180 x 4.05”= $729.00 publication.

Thursday, February20% 21st -How to Do Business with H.I.S.D., Discount = $145.80 ~Project 13-02-08 – Project Title: RFP/Telecom Repairs & from 3-5pm Total Cost to run Ad for one week: New System Installations – with a deadline of 1:00 p.m. March 7, 2013. The Pre-Proposal conference is scheduled for Febru$583.20 March Signature ary 27, 2013 to begin at 12:30 pm in conference room 3W26 Thursday, March 7thMonthly Netof the Hattie Mae White Educational Support Center at the working Luncheon, 11am-12:30pm, Guest address listed above.

Speaker:Please Kofi Taharaka, National sign forChairman approval and fax ~Project 13-02-10 – RFP/Writing Institute – with a deadline of the National Black United Front of 3 PM; March 1, 2013.

A pre-proposal conference will not be Date (713) Friday, Marchback 22nd- 23rdto Annual Com- 692-1183 held for this project. munity Awards Banquet, Guest Speaker: by 12 NOON Wednesday for Honorable Senfronia Thompson, Texas Proposals are available on the HISD web-site at Honorable www.houstonisd.org. next Monday’s publication.

Rep. District 141 The District reserves the right to reject any or Senfronia Thompson P.O. Number all proposals, or, to accept the proposal that is April most advantageous to the District.

Thursday, April 4th- Monthly Networking Luncheon, 11amThe District sells obsolete assets on-line at www.PublicSurplus.com.

12:30pm, Guest Speaker: Jim Robinson, Chief Appraiser, Harris County District

Rate and size of Ad to run in AAN&I’s Marketplace.

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Shearn ES is located at 9802 Stella Link, Houston, TX 77025-4605 Parker ES is located at 10626 Atwell, Houston, Texas 77096 Elrod ES is located at 6230 Dumfries, Houston, TX 77096 Kolter ES is located at 9710 Runnymeade, Houston, Texas 77096

The Request for Competitive Sealed Proposal (RFCSP), which includes plans and specifications, will be available beginning Monday, February 18, 2013, and may be obtained from A&E The Graphics Complex, 4235 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77027 / Phone 713621-0022 upon refundable deposit of $150.00 for each set of plans and specifications. Documents in portable document format (pdf) are also available from A&E The Graphics Complex, on disk for purchase; $50.00 ea. Deposit checks should be made payable to HISD. Any questions regarding bid documents are to be addressed to cre8 Architects, 3815 Montrose Blvd., Houston, TX 77006, c/o Luis Fernandez, 713-526-2738, fax 713-526-3198.

The Competitive Sealed Proposal process will be utilized as authorized in H.B. No. 628, Legislative Session 82 (R)-2011. The Competitive Sealed Proposal process enables HISD to select contractors on the basis of price and qualifications/methodology.

M/WBE Forms, schedules and statements, as required by Section AB of the RFCSP and in accordance with the Office of Business Assistance, will be received at 12:00 (noon), Monday, March 11, 2013, at the Board Services Office, 4400 West 18th Street, Office of Board Services, Houston, Texas 77092. Proposals submitted without M/ WBE Forms properly completed, will be considered non-compliant.

A Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at Shearn ES, 9802 Stella Link, Houston, TX 77025-4605. For additional information regarding this project, please contact Mr. Wm. Earl Finley, at 713-556-9250, or wfinley@ houstonisd.org.

Drawings and Specifications for the RFCSP may be reviewed at the following Houston locations: Associated General Contractors, 3825 Dacoma Street, Houston, TX 77092, (713) 843-3700 HISD Construction Services Office (Bond), 3200 Center, Houston, TX 77007, (713) 556-9250 McGraw Hill Construction/Dodge, www.construction.com Virtual Builders Exchange, 3910 Kirby, #131, Houston, Texas 770984151, (832) 613-0201

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The People’s Judge

HOUSTON– Zinetta A. Burney is a native Houstonian who was born into an era of segregation in 1941. She was the second oldest of four children birthed to John and Thelma Arceneaux. During a time where Blacks did not receive equal treatment, Zinetta was determined to advance to a level of higher learning. Thus, she completed her high school education by earning her G.E.D. She became a Licensed Vocational Nurse. During this time, Blacks were not allowed to work outside of the Black community. Accordingly, Zinetta began working at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. While continuing to excel in the area of academics, she worked nights and went to Texas Southern University during the day. She recalls this point and time in her life as a struggle, but is still grateful for the trials and tribulations that she experienced. She made up her mind that she either had to sink or swim, she chose the latter. Through a mountain of motivation and overcoming obstacles associated with segregation; she graduated from Texas Southern University in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. After which, she had a desire to pursue a career in Criminal Justice. Therefore, she enrolled into Thurgood Marshall School of Law at T.S.U. After completing her studies at Thurgood Marshall School of Law she sought to go into business for herself, an accomplishment that she remains proud of until this day.

This feat enabled her to establish the law firm of Burney & Foreman, where Attorney Burney was the Senior Partner. The firm concentrated in the areas of Public Finance and Public Securities. It was during her practice as an attorney that she developed a dominant presence and became familiar with the residents of the Acres Home community, where the practice was established.

She is known throughout the community as being an advocate for civil rights, and she has extended help and assistance to those who have been unable to afford quality legal representation on various occasions. After thirty years of practicing law, Burney made a decision to run for judge. Ultimately, she was successful in running for the office and since that time she has served as Special Judge for divers Harris County Criminal Courts.

She became the presiding judge of Harris County Justice of the Peace Court (Precinct 7, Place 2) on January 1, 2005. When asked of her greatest concern for the Black community, Judge Burney responded by explaining the importance of citizens exercising their right to vote. Judge Burney’s affiliations and past services include: the University of Houston System Board of Regents (having been appointed by Governor Ann Richards), Board of Commissioners for the Housing Authority of the City of Houston, Mayor Lee P. Brown’s Transition Coordinating Committee, and Boards of the United Way of Texas Gulf Coast, among other affiliations. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Third Ward Redevelopment Council, South Main Center Association, Main Street Coalition, Old Spanish Trail/Almeda Corridors Redevelopment Authority.

Additionally, Zinetta has received numerous awards and has also been recognized by the City of Houston, NAACP -Alex Award, United Negro College Fund, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Houston Black Firefighters Association and Texas Legislative Black Caucus. Judge Zinetta Burney is also the proud mother of Sharon Maria Burney.

African-American News&Issues salutes the Honorable Zinetta A. Burney and we declare that she is the “The People’s Judge”!

“Face the Music” CD Signing at Serious Sounds

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HOUSTON- Cleveland, Ohio born R&B Singer Avant who has been hailed as the “new voice of ghetto soul” stopped

by Serious Sounds located at 6364 Martin Luther King Blvd., 77021 to promote his latest album “Face the Music” on Tuesday, February 12.

There he met and signed copies of his CD for his fans that came out to show their love and support to him. Avant stated when asked of his thoughts on his latest album, that he believes, “it is wonderful and therapeutic music.”

Additionally, he feels that his melodies will, “help to enhance good relationships and mend broken and confused ones.” He says, “This one is something fresh for the people!”

For your latest copy of “Face the Music,” stop by Serious Sounds at 6364 M.L.K. Blvd. or contact Marketta Rodriguez (713) 738-8273.

Buffalo Soldiers National Museum 13th Annual Gala

HOUSTON– The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM) wants the world to know that it will hold its Thirteenth Annual Black-Tie Benefit Gala and Silent Auction as part of our overall Capital Campaign. The gala will be held on Friday, February 22nd, in the Grand Ballroom at the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, in Downtown Houston at 6:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Honoring Our Military Generals.” This will be an unprecedented gathering of military elite at a civilian event in the history of the United States. Nineteen African-American two, three and four star generals and admirals from all branches of the military will be represented.

The event begins with a Silent Auction, followed by a military-style program, dinner and scholarship presentation. The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum held a “Soft Opening’ for its new 23,000 ft. facility, the historic Houston Light Guard Armory, on November 8, 2012. Proceeds from this benefit will benefit Phase II of the restoration/ renovations.

The Houston Light Guard Armory is located in the historic Houston Museum District at 3816 Caroline Street. It is the new home of the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum. In 2008, the BSNM purchased the Armory from the City of Houston.

The 23,000 square foot, three-story facility features new exhibits, new programming, and a green building concept. The key programs of the facility are educational outreach, research center, leadership development, military library, veterans’ registry and oral history projects.

Phase I has been completed, and approximately $2.1 million dollars is required to complete the build-out of the 2nd and 3rd floors. This museum is the only one of its kind in the United States and highlights the achievements/contributions of African-American soldiers in the defense of America. The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in January 2001. The mission of the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM) is to educate, preserve, promote and perpetuate the history, tradition and outstanding contributions of America’s Buffalo Soldiers from the Revolutionary War to present.

For questions please contact Mildred Tate at (713) 298-2471 or mildred@ buffalosoldiermuseum.com.

Healthy Heart Awareness Walk

HOUSTON– Friends, family and residents of the Acres Home Community!

There will be a Healthy Heart Awareness Walk on Saturday, February 23rd, beginning at 9:30am. The walk will begin at Highland Park, located at 3316 De Soto St. The walking route will consist of making a right on Cebra, down Cebra to make a right on Paul Quinn, down Paul Quinn to make a right on Balbo, make a left on DeSoto, and meet back at the park.

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For more information, call Norma Sanchez Harper at 713-518-9284.

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HBCU Corner

Wiley Student sings with Yolanda Adams

MARSHALL– Diamonique Jackson (right), a member of the A Cappella Choir of Wiley College, and the entire Wiley campus are smiling with delight and talking about Ms. Jackson’s show-opening performance on the 2013 “UNCF An Evening of the Stars.” Ms. Jackson sang the duet “The Battle is not Yours” with grammywinning gospel artist Yolanda Adams. Ms. Jackson said it was an honor to sing with Yolanda Adams and to play a role in generating resources for students to attain a college education.

“UNCF An Evening of the Stars,” is an annual broadcast that raises awareness about and funding for minorityserving institutions of higher learning. Wiley was selected to participate in the telethon based on a determination by UNCF and BET that the College has an outstanding choir.

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“What the people want is simple. They want an America as good as its promise.”

Photographer Eli Reed featured during Annual W.E.B. DuBois Honors Lecture

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BarBara Jordan Harvard University CommenCement address, JUne 16, 1977

BarBara Jordan was Born 77 years ago

this week, one of three daughters of a Baptist preacher and a warehouse clerk. She was a pathbreaking legislator, educator and civil rights pioneer — and a Houstonian.

I invite all Houstonians to join me in celebrating Black History Month, and to learn how the contributions of African Americans have made Houston the best place in America to live, work and raise a family.

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AUSTIN– Award-winning photographer and photojournalist Eli Reed will be the featured speaker during Huston-Tillotson University’s Tenth Annual W.E.B. DuBois Lecture, scheduled on Thursday, February 21st. Reed will visit with HT students during a master-class and lecture from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.

A photography exhibit will be open for viewing at 2:30 p.m. in the Anthony and Louise Viaer-Alumni Hall. Reed will also autograph limited-edition photographs for purchase at the exhibit through 4:30 p.m.

Reed studied at Harvard University, is a clinical professor of photojournalism at the University of Texas at Austin, and was a runner up for the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography in 1982. He received the 2011 Lucie Award for Achievement in Documentary Photography.

Ed Reed His photographs have appeared in National Geographic, Time, Newsweek, US News & World Report, the New York Sunday Times Magazine, Men’s Journal, Sports Illustrated, Vibe, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, GQ, Fortune, Oggi, Marie Claire, and the London Sunday Times. His images have also been featured in projects such as, “Beirut: City of Regrets,” “Rwandan Refugees in Tanzania,” and “Lost Boys of Sudan.”

The program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Janice Sumler-Edmond, HT’s Professor of History and W.E.B. DuBois Honors Program Director, at 512-505-3100 or jsedmond@ htu.edu.

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Church Profile: Cliffdale Missionary Baptist Church

Cliffdale Baptist Church in Acres Homes

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HOUSTON- Fred Sanders III, received a call from his Heavenly Father to preach the gospel of Christ. He hearkened to that voice and was called into the ministry in 1980. He was later ordained by Pastor Isaac Smith at Solid Foundations Ministries. Sanders served as an Associate Minister at Galilee Baptist Church under the late Pastor E.J. Booker. After which, he continued under the pastoral leadership of Pastor Edwin Davis, where he is still a son of the ministry.

Being spiritually motivated and determined to win souls for Christ, he organized Cliffdale Baptist Church in February of 1998. With five devoted souls Pastor Sanders began to hold service at the property located at Cliffdale and Carver St., in the heart of Acres Homes. Through God’s renewed blessings the church grown in leaps and bounds. God gave Pastor Sanders a vision in 2001 and due to growth and necessity the lot located at 854 Enterprise St., was purchased.

Pastor Fred Sanders III Throughout the years the church has grown in numerous ways both physically and spiritually. Cliffdale, has become known in the community for its’ Annual Easter Egg Hunts, Thanksgiving dinners, Christmas toy drives, and mentoring/ministering to the youth and residents of the community. To date, Cliffdale Baptist Church has purchased three additional lots on Enterprise, and is in the process of raising funds for a new sanctuary.

Cliffdale’s 18th Annual Church Anniversary

Pastor Fred Sanders III and the members of Cliffdale Baptist Church, extends an invitation to everyone to come out and worship together in Spirit and in truth to celebrate this momentous occasion. On Sunday, February 24, Cliffdale Baptist Church located at 854 Enterprise St., 77088 will celebrate its 18th Church Anniversary at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Frank Celestin of Omega Baptist Church will be the guest speaker. For more information contact the church at (281) 448-8850.

“Heroes Among Us” Combined Worship Service

HOUSTON –“Heroes Among Us” will be the theme of the combined worship service, in celebration of Black History Month, with the congregations of Sloan Memorial UMC and Wesley UMC on Sunday,February 24, 2013, beginning at 10am at 7225 Homestead Road, 77028. The special worship experience will include a combined choir of the two ministries of music, renditions from the children and youth, and Spoken words from the two pastors – Rev. Frank Guidry and Rev. Joseph R. Wilson, Sr. Afterwards, a “soul food feast” will provide the setting for fellowship and for embracing the blessings of our heritage as brothers and sisters in the Body of Christ.

For more information, call Patricia A. Jefferson at (281) 458-0102.

Celebrating the Life of Allene Ward Thompson

HOUSTON – Allene Ward Thompson was born March 2, 1944 in Bellville, Texas to W.R. Ward Sr. and Gertrude V. Ward.

The family moved to Houston, Texas in 1948 and settled in Acres Homes Community where they untied with Greater Ward A.M.E. Church.

She confessed Christ at at the age of fourteen.

Allene graduated from George Washington Carver High School in Houston, Texas in 1962 and went on to attend Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern Universities. She retired from Enron after more than 20 years of employment. She attended several churches before reuniting with Greater Allene Ward Thompson Ward.

Allene was known as a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, as well as a trusting friend. She entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.R. Ward, Sr. and Gertrude V. Ward; her husband, Henry Thompson; four brothers and three sisters.

Sister Thompson is survived by a long list of loved ones including her children: Karen Baker Pearson, Alfred James Baker Jr. and Alan Renard Baker Sr.; grandchildren: Warren C. Johnson, Alan R. Baker Jr., Ruth Lewis, John Ward (Rosemary), Bertha Lacy, Clifford Ward (Carolyn), Wendell Ward (Connie), Herbert Ward (Estelle), Elaine Glenn (Anthony), and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Kelly L. Spencer Ministries to host S.P.A. Movement HUMBLE – Kelly L. Spencer Ministries invites the public to the S.P.A. (Sexually Pure & Abstinent) Movement, on Saturday, February 23rd. The event will be held at the Bread of Heaven, located at 19333 HWY. 59 North, in Humble, TX. During one of the most painful, darkest moments in her life, Kelly Spencer found herself crying out in desperation to God for help. In a dream, she saw herself in a bathtub covered with water up to Download a her neck. From her belly QR Reader and scan radiated a beam of light Kelly L. Spencer that caused the water to our code below to shimmer and the entire room to be illuminated. In visit our website! the dream she said “God, this is wonderful!” He immediately spoke to her and said “Out of your belly shall flow rivers of living water.”

Upon awakening, having never heard those words before, she grabbed her Bible and began to search for their existence. The revelation that God gave her transformed her life and gave her the name for her ministry. The event is free but attendees must register.

For more information, call 281-849-7921.

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Aldine ISD’s George Washington Carver School Alumni Meeting

Educati n/Y uth National Signing Day for Houston ISD

HOUSTON- Aldine ISD’s George Washington Carver School Alumni’s regular scheduled Alumni meeting will be held on Thursday, February 21st, in the G.W. Heritage Room, located at 2100 South Victory St., from 5:30-7:30pm.

Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Alumni President Junell Cain at 713-806-9889.

BTW 4-H Riding Club 1st Annual Scholarship Dance & Banquet HOUSTON- Recently, more than 80 HISD student athletes packed the Delmar-Tusa Sports Complex-Fieldhouse at 2020 Mangum to sign letters of intent for colleges and universities throughout the United States on National Signing Day. The male and female student athletes are being offered athletic scholarships for football, basketball, baseball, track and field, swimming, softball, volleyball, wrestling, tennis, and golf. National Signing Day is the first day when students can sign a letter of intent to play sports for colleges and universities of the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Photos: (top left) Robert Hatter, Westfield H.S. signed to Cornell University (top right) Grant Ross, Kashmere H.S. signed to the United States Air Force Academy (bottom left) Jatarius Anderson, Kashmere H.S. signed to Texas College Photo credit: Houston ISD

HOUSTON- Just in time for Trail Ride and Rodeo season! The Booker T. Washington 4-H Riding Club would like to invite the public to their 1st Annual Scholarship Dance & Banquet on Friday, February 22nd, from 8pm-12am, in the BTW Corral (cafeteria), located 119 E. 39th Street. There will be All proceed will benefit the Class of 2013 Scholarships. There will be food, music, and lots of fun! The admission price is $20 per person.

For more information, call Ms. Smith or Ms. Hill at 713-696-6606 or 713-696-6615

We keep Houston working.

Dallas ISD Talent Team to host Information Session DALLAS- Join the district’s Human Capital Management Talent Team for an informational session Monday, Feb. 25, to learn more about Dallas ISD and job opportunities that will be available in the district for the 2013-2014 school year.

The talent management team is looking for dedicated leaders with a desire to make a difference in students’ lives and help improve student achievement.

The team will also share information about the improved online application system that has been streamlined and will be available starting Friday, February 22nd at www.applitrack.com/dallasisd/onlineapp.

To register for the information session, visit the Dallas ISD web site at http://www.dallasisd.org//Domain/110. The Dallas Independent School District is now using the Applitrack system for filling out job applications with the district. If you filled out an application with Dallas ISD prior to Sept. 1, 2011, you must submit another application using the new Applitrack system. The information session will be held from 5 – 6:45 p.m. on Monday, February 25th, at the North Dallas High School Auditorium, located at 3120 N. Haskell Ave. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. A Human Capital Talent Representative will be onsite to answer any questions. For more information, call 972-925-3700.

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