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An educator’s educator

FBI looks into SAPD abuse claims Rose Dutton Blount made a difference MARIO SALAS

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Marc Bazaldua thanks prison for changing his life MARVIN D. CLOUD

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HOUSTON- In his “A More Perfect Union” speech, given on March 18 at Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Senator Barack Obama set out to address the issue of race in America. At one point he stated, “A lack of economic opportunity among Black men, and the shame and frustration that came from not being able to provide for one’s family, contribSee PRISON page 5

Marc Bazaldua admits to onetime being a stereotypical Black male, however he says prison actually changed his life around.

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SAN ANTONIO- A letter to the San Antonio Coalition on Human and Civil Rights, and signed by Chief Carlton L. Peeples of the Criminal Investigative Unit of the United States Justice Department, indicated that the complaint against San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) for abuse of citizens had been forwarded to the local FBI for “appropriate action.” The Coalition of Human and Civil Rights has received this response to the complaint filed last year against the San Antonio Police Department, and the Bexar County District Attorney for police abuse and for failure to prosecute rogue police officers.

This is the action that the community had hoped for in looking forward to a sweeping and complete independent federal investigation of the SAPD’s use of force, injuries to innocent citizens, racial profiling, and the SAPD’s broken Internal Affairs Division.

The complaint also called for a complete investigation of the Office of the Bexar County District Attorney for its continued refusal to prosecute law enforcement officials for civil rights violations. For months now, the community has been complaining about the abuse of power by some officers in the SAPD. One innocent man was shot, several were beaten up, some men were penetrated anally by gloved officers, women were threatened with perverted strip searches, and their civil liberties and rights have been violated on the streets of San Antonio. Armed with an abusive dogma, that centers on “casting large fishing nets,” and abusing innocent citizens while having “growing pains,” the hot dog actions of the Tactical Response Unit became the justification for violating the civil and constitutional rights of citizens.

Typical misinformation campaigns have been the norm at See FBI page 7

Interestingly one of the most endearing rudiments of AfricanAmerican News&Issues’ unique Black History 24-7-365 feature (sponsored by Shirley Ann’s Black Arts & Kollectibles Showroom), is information about the origins of uniquely named small towns that our history makers were born in. Therefore, our researchers go through great lengths to search the web to include towns such as Grand Cane, Louisiana, from whence came one of Black Houston’s church community’s well known entrepreneurs. We speak of Artrice Buealah Murray Whittaker whose long and very productive life was celebrated on April 21, 2007 at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 1510 Pannell.

An order of service officiated by Senior Pastor Harvey Clemons, Jr. included: Joyce Adams, Rev. Freddie Pea, of Moore’s Chapel BC in Mansfield, Louisiana; Shepard Cross, Gaylord Hopes, Ernest Kovach, George Elmore, Perry Haywood and Maurice Hopes were active pallbearers for Artrice Beaulah, who was born on Octo-

Rose Dutton (left) set high standards for her friends and beloved Phillis Wheatley classmates.

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Black History records that descendants of slaves invested in educating their first born child, inasmuch as they were anointed to not only make a difference, but set a standard of excellence for their siblings to aspire to. Accordingly, the April 1, 2008 celebration of Rose Dutton Blount’s relatively short, but very productive life at The Community of Faith Church, 1024 Pinemont Dr. (in Northwest Houston, Texas), affirmed that she fulfilled her obligation. Bishop James W. E. Dixon, II, expanded on how his beloved member made a difference though her love, commitment and faithfulness. In addition, that sentiment was echoed by family, friends and co-laborers.

“She set such a high standard for her siblings, until we had no option but to strive to be the best we could be,” District 142’s State Rep. Harold V. Dutton, Jr. confided to African-American News&Issues dur-

ARTRICE WHITAKER

OCT. 3, 1927- APRIL 14, 2007

ber 3, 1927 to Robert B. Murray and Willia Mae Hadden in Grand Cane, Louisiana, a small settlement that started when four families decided to make a home in area around two wagon trails that intersected in the sparsely populated area known as the Grand Cane Territory in 1881. The Hobgood family deeded land to the New Orleans & Pacific Railway and had the Village of Grand Cane laid out in lots and streets. By 1899, the Village of Grand Cane

ing a telephone interview. “In fact, when I first ran for office I had to make sure that everybody knew my name, because I was always referred to as Rose Dutton’s little brother.”

Rose’s baby brother Cecil “Shotgun” Dutton (a legendary Phillis Wheatley and Texas College basketball legend), and her younger sisters, also personified Rose’s aggressive, but lovingly persona, that no doubt was instilled in her by her late father, Harold V. Dutton, Sr. and mother, Mildred Earle Dutton, who were well-known community leaders and political activists who made a vast difference in the world.

Thus, it was only fitting that a wide diversity of people whose lives were touched by Rose (described as a fun-loving person with an infectious smile, and a committed educator that loved her students as they were her own children), gathered to pay tribute to a flower (Rose is a Latin term for “flower”) divinely plucked from their midst by God at an Celebration Service that included: Dr. S.J. Gilbert, Sr., Pastor Emerwas incorporated.

The Village continued to thrive until the Great Depression of 1929. The downward spiral continued until the late 1950’s. Even so, Artrice attended high school in DeSoto Parish Training School in Mansfield, Louisiana, Class of 1948. He married Phillip Whittaker on October 3, 1954 and from this union five children were born.

He also had two sons from a previous marriage. Artrice was affectionately known as “Pumpkin” by her dear husband and friends.

The relationship between Artrice and Phillip was strong, loving and romantic. She was a great mother, sister, daughter, friend and neighbor. She was a gifted seamstress sewing for church members, making choir robes and wedding gowns, but really enjoyed sewing for her children. She did not believe in spreading gossip, but most importantly she loved the Lord. The failing health of her dear husband Phillip did not allow her to attend church services, but she praised the Lord from her home in front of the television while watch-

itus of Mt. Sinai BC; Rev. Roland Mouton, Sr., Pastor of Christian Faith BC; Rev. Rory Murphy, Pastor of Pure Light BC; Bishop Lester Blount, Sr., Presiding Prelate, IME Churches-Texas Jurisdiction; Mins.

Kenneth McQueen, Ross Jefferson, Walter Yates, Iris Edwards Salle, Kirk Ward, and Linda Reese. Active pallbearers were: Harold Dutton III, Lester Blount Jr., Jason Perry Jr., Jelani Ferguson, Allen Weathersby Jr. and Josephus Martin.

Cecil Dutton, Chadrick Weathersby, Phillis Wheatley’s High School Class of 1958, The Community Faith Trustees and Deacons were honorary pallbearers for Rose Marie, the eldest child of Mildred Marie Earle and the late Harold V. Dutton, Sr., who was born in “Fifth Ward Texas” on September 3, 1941.

She settled the question as to where she would spend eternity at a very early age at the Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, led by the late Rev. I. S. Wright. She also attended Fontaine First Baptist Church pastored by See ROSE page 3

ing the Late Reverend Hill, T. D. Jakes and Joel Osteen. Artrice had a positive attitude about life in general and she never displayed doubt on God’s actions. In 2005, Artrice lost her baby sister, Lavern Pratt Murray and in 2006, Phillip Whittaker Jr., her first born child, also departed this life.

Artrice carried herself with pride and glory-proud of a lovely and talented son Philip Jr. who preceded her in death. Artrice departed this life peacefully in her sleep on April 14, 2007 with a loving family, husband and friends to carryon the lovely memories experienced from a spectacular lady. Left in God’s care are her children, Barrie Lee Hall Jr., Edwin Glen Hall, Loretta A. Whittaker (Petty), Cassandra Denise Whittaker (Haywood), Mary Janet Whittaker, Roslyn Annette Whittaker (Kovach); grandchildren, Eugene, Denise, Christina, April, Artrice, Matthew, Maurice and Brittany; sisters, Doris Murray Malone, Robert Mae Murray Johnson, and Grace Murray Adams; cousins, beloved neighbors and friends.

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WE MUST UNDERSTAND: Walking MLK’s Talk

t’s ironic that the 40th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination was observed at a time when Black America is convinced that Sen. Barack Obama personifies his dream. “Change We Can Believe In” notwithstanding, as much as we honor “The Great Drum Major,” and regurgitate his inspiring speech, it becomes more and more obvious that (since a wide diversity of citizens of good consciences in the land of the free, embrace his talk aren’t walking his walk) Dr. King’s reverie was an implausible, if not impossible dream. Even so, history records that dreams, indeed, can come true if one seizes a pivotal moment and make a “Change We Can Believe In.” We Must Understand, if MLK’s talk in Washington, D.C. hadn’t been preceded by his walk, the dream that has resonated around the world for four decades would be insignificant. In essence, African American News&Issues would be remiss (as America’s strongest, editorial voice that speaks from an uncompromised Black perspective), not to tell all dreamers to wake-up and seize this pivotal moment in 2008 Black America’s history. We must energize, organize, and mobilize massive numbers of voters that must walk to the polls, on November 6, and exercise our constitutional right to elect political leaders who can make a “Change We Can Believe In.” First Black president aside, politically-astute Black Americans must grasp the concept of all politics being local.

More succinctly, unless one knows the entire quote, they will fail to fully understand the cliché.

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On: Sloppy Cops

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AACCGH hosts HCC’s Dr. Spangler

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Roy Douglas Malonson

s I listened to Houston Community College’s Chancellor Dr. Mary Spangler extolling the many educational opportunities the system offers citizens (at African American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston’s April 3, 2008 Business Networking Luncheon at the Beulah Ann Shepard Building, 6112 Wheatley), it saddens me that every parent of a graduating high school student wasn’t breaking bread with the “Lunch Bunch.”

Especially those pondering higher education for their children as the cost of living escalates. Quite frankly, I truly believe that community colleges will ultimately be Black America’s salvation when it comes to higher education.

And that’s not because I dropped out of St. Thomas University in the first semester, after I realized that taking core college courses just to earn a degree, really wasn’t necessary to build a future in the building industry that I had already been introduced to as a teenager. Even so, I am a champion of formal education for the average young person who doesn’t have a marketable skill. In addition, I feel that HCC and other community colleges just might be the best way to go for kids from low income families who have to work their way through school.

Although Dr. Spangler is far too diplomatic to make that claim, the statistical charts she shared with the Lunch Bunch spoke louder than words. The video data definitely confirmed the fact that Houston Community College is one of the most respected and largest educational institutions of its kind in the nation.

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Each semester, HCC prepares more than 55,000 students to change their lives through highquality general education and career training. The colleges offer associate degrees, certificates and licensures, and arts and science courses that transfer to four-year colleges and universities. HCC has the largest adult basic education and English-as-a-second language programs in Texas, transfers more of its graduates to the university of their choice, and places more students in career employment than any other community college in the state. HCC also has the largest number of international students of any community college in the nation. Nevertheless, Spangler has very ambitious plans to improve on HCC’s success (see web site @ www.hccs.edu), and there’s no doubt that she’s qualified to implement them.

As a teacher, administrator, and national advocate for higher education, her professional career has been devoted to community colleges and their students. She began her career as a professor of English after completing her Master of Arts degree in English from the University of California at Los Angeles, where she later earned an Ed.D. in higher education. She has spent 17 years in higher education administration, most recently serving as Chancellor of Oakland Community College, the largest community college in Michigan. In her distinguished career with the Los Angeles Community College District, the largest in the nation, she was president of Los Angles City College (1997 to 2003), and dean

Thus, as usual, we will defer to our research. (FYI: “All politics is local” is attributed to the late Thomas P. “Tip” O’Neill, Jr., former Speaker of the House, who was quoting his father in his autobiography. Tip’s father, Thomas O’Neill, Sr, shared this wisdom on the occasion of the only election loss in his son’s lifetime--a run for the Cambridge City Council. “This was the only race I ever lost in my life, but in the process, I learned two extremely valuable lessons. During the campaign, my father had left me to my own devices, but when it was over, he pointed out that I had taken my own neighborhood for granted. He was right: I had received a tremendous vote in the other sections of the city, but I hadn’t worked hard enough in my own backyard. Let me tell you something I learned years ago,’ he said.’ All politics is local.’”-Man of the House, 1987.)

Self-aggrandizement aside, we’re not demonstrating our different editorial policy that has made us Texas’ widest circulated and read newspaper with a Black perspective here. Instead, we’re offering food for thought, inasmuch as it appears that Black and proud Americans focusing on the presidential election are being divided and confused to the point that it will negatively impact very important local elections. In fact, we would dare suggest that, that’s exactly how the Republican Party planned it. In addition, we also venture to say that their plan is working. Unfortunately, Obama’s presidential campaign has been more divisive for Black America than unifying.

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Bud Johnson: The Old African Warrior

oebeit I was often accused of sensationalizing news during my second incarnation as an investigative reporter, I had the utmost respect of Houston, Texas’ centurions. Hey, there’s no need to queue up The Twilight Zone theme, because I ain’t about to egotrip into The Outer Limits of selfaggrandizement (as I’ve been falsely accused of doing in the past month), but I can’t help it if today’s media stars aren’t as dedicated as “old school” journalists. No brag, just fact notwithstanding, my intent is simply to tell it like it was, so that you’ll know why today’s clueless media don’t tell it like it is.

First, mayhaps, I should explain the close relationship that the Black media shared with cops who policed the ‘hood back in the day.

I’m talking when HPD or HCSD didn’t have a single Black detective. Even worse, Black cops only patrolled the ‘hood, which is a fact that made sense in an era when “Negro” police officers dared not arrest White hoodlums. In addition, Black on Black killings were assigned to the sorriest White homicide detectives on the force.

So naturally, they needed a lot of help from the Black officers. Yet, the White homicide officers working with the Black patrolmen solved so many cases they became superstars at HPD. How did they do it?

Ahem, I don’t like to brag, but the Black cops leaked information to me and I helped them solve cases simply by keeping what would’ve

been “cold cases,” hot.

Hey, after I put my “Black Pages” spin on murders, the White reporters kicked themselves for ignoring them. For sure, the Black cops lived in the ‘hood, so they wanted killers off the street as quickly as possible. Thus, they gave White detectives tips, and I gave all concerned, credit for solving the cases that I had blown way out of proportion.

For real, back in the day, I regularly scooped White reporters, although they had a press room at HPD that I couldn’t even visit. In fact, Johnny “Red” Williams (rumored to be Sheriff Buster Kern’s half brother), and William “Wyatt Earp” Tyler called me before they made an arrest. Oh yeah, I was my own photographer too. I made that dynamic duo almost as popular as “Stalky” Gray and Stringfellow. In return, they made sure I had everything the White reporters had.

Not only did I have credentials that made me an unofficial cop, but I could legally pack. Square business, they even gave me a .38 after learning the legendary Sheriff’s Deputy Alvin Baker was my daddy’s cousin. To make a long story short, I learned a lot about police work. Consequently, I invalidated the White media’s misinformation.

For instance, if they reported that a brother was killed over a “fifty cent” bet during a crap game, I got the story behind the story from my cop buddies and set the record straight. In other words, I made sure Black folks were always well

of Student Services and associate dean of Admissions at Los Angeles Valley College in the LACC District.

Spangler, who also served as vice

president for Academic Affairs at LAVC, currently serves on the boards of the American Association of Community Colleges, the Education Testing Services Nation-

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cal wisdom is that unity is strength.

Hence, it should behoove Black America that we must unify and seize this pivotal moment in descendants of slaves’ history. Need we waste space explaining where we’re coming from when we say if Black voters can’t recognize “poli-trick’s” Trojan horses they won’t be able to win for losing?

Suffice it to say that at the forefront of disunity are Black preachers (Manning and Wright), who have done more to hurt than help the first Black president that their congregates believe God sent to deliver us. Even so, we wouldn’t be telling it like it is, if we didn’t include our publisher, Roy Douglas Malonson, who happens to also be founder and chairman of African American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston.

Malonson has been diligently working to unify Houston, Texas’ existing Black Chambers so that they can address apolitical economic issues in our community.

But, alas, the fact that he publishes a newspaper that often raps Black faces in high places, the Chambers can’t separate community business from personal b.s. Perish the thought we’re indicting our community leaders per se.

Be assured, since African-American News&Issues started reporting all of the news without fear or favor, Black newspapers no longer cover AACCGH events because its founder and the paper’s publisher are one and the same. Nevertheless, this, indeed, is a pivotal moment to stop talking and start walking MLK’s dream. Wake up Black America.

informed because I simply wouldn’t allow my folks to go for the White media’s okey doke. I even investigated cases myself, so that I could make Black on Black murders relevant enough to convince cops to do their jobs right.

And you can bet I would’ve been all over sloppy police work like the 25-year-old pregnant sister’s murder. For real, the cops didn’t even “drill” the brother who proved to be the perp. They let him go even after he told them he kicked the woman out of his car in the wee of the morn. Damn, that’s untenable. But an even worse case of sloppy policing was the preacher that was clinging to life at the time cops stopped two hoodlums in his ride and let one walk. Lest we forget, they still should be investigating the barbecued sister’s case. Can you imagine a homicide detective believing those small pits get hot enough to cremate a person? But, alas, I dare not even mention those Acres Home’s serial bodies, if not killings, here.

Mayhaps we’ll discuss that in the future, because I need a whole lot of space to berate dumb cops who insult dumber minority citizen’s intelligence, or the even dumber news reporters who don’t question sloppy police work that don’t make sense. Then again, we’re talking policing in the ‘hood. And those brain-dead folks will believe anything the media reports. I wonder if anybody knows where I’m coming from?

To contact Bud Johnson, please call 281- 847-9929 (8-5- Wednesday -Thursday) or via e-mail at Africanwarrior@aol.com

al Community College Advisory Council, Salzburg Seminar Community College International Study Program and the Detroit Economic Club.

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She was the only community college CEO named to the Innovation America Task Force by Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano, chair of the 2006-2007 National Governors Association. Named a “Rising Star” by the League for Innovation in the Community College, Dr. Spangler was selected “Outstanding Woman in Hollywood” in 1998.

In 1999, she received the “Distinguished Activity Award for Excellence” from the California Community College Council for Staff Development.

She created and led the Administrative Leadership Institute, a leadership skills program for those seeking advancement in community college administration. She was honored in 2003 as a “Woman of Distinction” by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, and in 2005 was named one of the Top 400 “movers and shakers” in the Detroit metro area by Crain’s Detroit Business.

She assumed her official position as Chancellor of Houston Community College on March 5, 2007. Dr. Spangler’s initial goals are to establish a rapport with the Board of Trustees, build business and community partnerships, and support student success. Her perspective is: “We boast 26 exemplary programsthe most of any other community college in the state as declared by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

“However, it is now time to aspire to new heights and declare our intention to contribute at a higher level to the growth of our city and region. Ahead of us is a challenging future. HCC has a staggering number of students depending on us to provide opportunities to achieve their goals. We have created the catalyst to propel these students and the institution to a level beyond that expected by our communities and students. We are now poised to advance toward a future of great promise. Our plan-Relevance and Opportunity: A Strategic Plan Essential to Our Future, 2008-2011-charts a course that is bold yet attainable. Our vision calls for Houston Community College to become the nation’s most relevant community college by being the institution providing unlimited opportunity to those we serve.

“This path will ensure we are essential to our community’s success. The plan lays out how we, a two-year community college, will align our efforts over the next three years to achieve the goals our students, communities, city, and region have a right to expect and enjoy.

More than 4,000 individuals - board members, community leaders, faculty, administration, students and interested citizens - participated in

the process to define our path. We are proud of their involvement in helping determine the future educational needs of our community.

This input into and collaboration on the strategic plan are unprecedented for this institution. The stakes are high. So is the opportunity when our vision is achieved.

Over the coming weeks, months and years, we will provide clear and concise reporting on where we are and what we have yet to accomplish.

“We are here for our community.

And we are grateful our community is here for HCC.” It’s not that I doubt Dr. Spangler, but I told her that we wanted her to speak in the future, but to come with concrete plans on how the Chamber and community can become more involved that will yield mutual progress and profits. The lunch was sponsored

by Houston Community College and accordingly, the “Lunch Bunch” saying “amen” were seated at tables sponsored by Lone Star CollegeCarver Center, Shirley Ann’s Black Arts & Kollectibles Showroom, and African-American News&Issues.

Dr. Art Tyler, Victor Seaborn, Fernell Hogan, K. Young, Dr. Margaret Ford, Dr. Abe Bryant, Dr. Lois Avery, Dr. Kenneth Holden, Sheron Bruno, Jackie Howard, Linda Comte and James Smith (HCCS); Joyce Brau and Sylvia Avila, represented Republic Waste.

As usual, the money man Rodrick Dow, CPA, and GOP Representative and NAACP Board member Atty. Riecke Baumann were in the house with: Steve Gipson, Scott Burke, Keith Gray, Jannette Hammond, Harold Warner Jr. and Susan Lewis, Sylvia Teague (Center Point); Chantee Henderson, Kathryn Franklin, Jeanne Tatum, Gayle McCloud, Katrina Dowdell, Albert Herron and Deborah Nichols (CIS); Dr. Cher Brock, Dr. Bennie Lambert, Debra Harper, Dr. Severo Balason and Ann Swint (LSC-CC); John Guess, Jene Cash, J. T. Glover and Carol Guess (The Guest Group, Inc.); Beau Williams (Ties Required); Wanda Gilpan, Michael Trejo and Mike Dotson (Capital One); Gabrielle Hadnot (Sen. Whitmire’s office), Andrea Coolsey, Jason Hamilton, Judge Oswald Scott and Donald Wardsworth (AACC-GH); Also enjoying Lacy’s Restaurant’s catered repast were: Johnnie McMillian (Syr Crises & Travel); Sherenel Jacobs and CeCe Mathews (Triumph); Rev. Andrew Nunley, III

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Rev. John Brown. In keeping with the Church Covenant, after relocation she united with The Community of Faith Church on August 1, 1987. Rose totally embraced The Community Of Faith family and was totally embraced in return. She was a faithful member of the Worship Arts Department for over 10 years.

At the time of her transition, she was working for the Lord as an active servant of the Trustee Ministry, a position which she held dear. Rose is a product of Houston ISD schools; a graduate of Phillis Wheatley High School’s prestigious “Class of 1958” and a graduate of Texas Southern University. She was also an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

The academic community was blessed with her wisdom and a difference made therein during her employment at M.C. Williams and Jeff Davis High Schools for over 20 years. Her love for academia and concern for future generations unborn forged her into the position of assistant principal at the Houston Contemporary Learning Center prior to retirement. Even after retirement, Rose worked as a substitute teacher for a number of years.

The reach of her positive influence will continue to be realized as countless students live out the prin-

ciples gleaned from her that were not found in their textbooks.

Her example of “family” was duplicated when she wed James Edgar Blount on October 3, 1965.

The Blounts are the parents of one daughter, Stephanye; and known as parents to nephew, Jelani. What God joined together stayed together for 42 years; 33 of which were spent as residents in the Shepherd Park Terrace community.

Rose was received by her Heavenly Father on March 25, 2008. Her gift of love and precious memories will be cherished by her loving husband, James; their caring daughter, Stephanye, and her dear mother, Mildred Dutton. She also left a legacy of love for her neph-

ew, Jelani Ferguson; sisters: Rita Mills, Judy Smith (Mack), Virginia Williams (Kirby), Anna Taylor Reed (Eugene); brothers: Rep. Harold V. Dutton, Jr., and Cecil Dutton (Gwen); grandchildren, Allen Weathersby, Jr., Chadrick Weathersby and Jordan and Jena Ferguson. Surviving aunts Marjorie Perry and Amanda Dutton and uncle, Ralph Dutton, Jr. Space does not allow for the listing of all nieces, nephews, other extended family members, life-long friends, colleagues, acquaintances and associates --all of whom were touched by the warmth and magic of Rose’s endearing smile.

Rose will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

Rose Dutton’s final earthly journey.

In Memory of Deana Artice Stevens February 11, 1970-APRIL 22, 2001

The Dutton family say “farewell” to Rose.

Photos by Jesse Simon

(St. Andrews Church); Wanda Seals and Iris Colen (Abundant Living); Connie Roebuck (Metro); Elnora Nunnally (St. Mark Church); Chris Daugherty (O’Connor & Associates); Bernadette Thomas (Thomas & Thomas), Pat Starling, Grace Deen and Corien Sweed. Chamber

members Keith Silas and Robert Leday helped coordinate the luncheon, and I closed by announcing that Mayor Bill White will be the guest speaker at AACC-GH’s May 1, 2008 business networking luncheon. For more information, call (713) 692-7003.

SAN ANTONIO- Not a day goes by that we don’t think of you. April 22, 2008 will be seven years without you. You will always be in our hearts. We miss you so much, Deanna. Your memory is a treasure in all of our hearts.

I.V., Dolores and Ronald Stevens

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From the left: Joyce Brau, Sylvia Avilla, Republic Waste; Johnnie B. McMillian, Syr Crises & Travel; Wanda Gilpan, Goldman, Imani & Goldberg, Inc. and Mike Dotson of Capital One.

CenterPoint Energy employees were also delighted to be a part of the monthly “Lunch Bunch.”

Lone Star College-Carver Center representatives came out en masse to support Dr. Spangler and the African American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston.

Robert LeDay presents Dr. Mary Spangler a certificate of appreciation from the African American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston.

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He was convicted and sentenced PHOTOGRAPHY Date Signature Center- 17770 Imperial Valley to 25 years for aggravated robbery. (local time). rope back and allowing others to pick themHCC is an equal opportunity/ Creative Colours By RJ educational institution, which While he acknowledges that he did not go selves up and prosper. It’s (prison) slavery all Support Black Businesses to prison for one crime, but for a lifestyle he over again only its legal this time. Go read the Outdoor Portraitsdoes not discriminate on the Commercial Weddings and your local Black insists that it was indeed, the best thing that 13th amendment. There’s a problem and this basis of race, color, religion, Fashion-Advertising could have happened to him. “Prison was like book is part of the solution” he said. national origin, gender, age or Businesses!

About the provocative title, Bazaldua states, 713/734-1442 disability Where we spend our money is a retirement home for gangsters. Other than “I’m not suggesting for anyone to go to prison, death, it was my only way out the game at the IMPORTANT! but where I’m from, going to prison is as com4925 Richfield Date Lane mon as playing little league football. At some RADIO Houston, TX 77048 point in life, our youth come in contact with it...either their dads, brothers, cousins, friends, MIN. ROBERT MUHAMMAD Roger Jackson, Photographer or even their moms have been in contact with the system. There’s a stipulation on parole Connect the Dots about being around other convicts. In our 10:00- 11.30 a.m. Wed community, we are in violation just by coming KPFT 90.1 FM outside, because everybody on the street I was raised on has been to the pen. Anyway, I’m not Date Signature glamorizing prison. I’m just saying that this is REAL ESTATE the cards I was dealt and I made the best of the Date HUD/RESALE AND NEW HOME SALES hand. Now, I’m trying to share my insight.”

HOUSTON- On Sat- Call Your Hometown Realtor Now! Bazaldua is the founder of Maroon Publishurday, May 17, 2008 at Frances Campbell 281-414-2211 ing and regularly conducts seminars for parolthe Houston Power Cen- CCD Ventures, Realtors Date ees and entrepreneurs. He said, “This book ... ter, 12401 South Post Oak is a real testament to what you can do if you RESTAURANTS Road, the 1st Annual Womput your mind to it. I’m not a doctor in some en’s Empowerment Confer- Josie’s Place skycraper telling you how t live when I’ve ence will debut. The con- 7473 N. Shepherd Dr. never been there. I’m the same as you. I was ference will be held from 9 Houston 77091 Tickets available H-E-B programmed at to destroy my hood and to hate am - 2 pm. Breakfast and (713) 695-7711 myself and our women; however, through relunch will be provided for Lacy’s Restaurant education in prioson for more than a decade, a fee of $85.00. Please reg- 9606 Mesa Dr I turned it all around. You may not be a writister through the organiza- Houston, TX 77078 tion’s Web site at www.1prof (713) 631-3962 Marc Bazaldua, author of “Thanks to Prison… Operation State Boots to er or a rapper but one thing for sure, if you’ve essionalsolution.com/wec or Leonard’s Famous Burgers Gucci Boots,” was introduced to the “Lunch Bunch” at the African-American been to prison, you are a certified risk taker call (281) 414-1208.

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CHURCH NEWS

6 • African-American News&Issues • Texas • April 16-22, 2008

CHURCH ADS and LISTINGS

Baptist

Blessed Hope MBC 3741 Colvin Houston 77013 (713) 673-6309 Cliffdale BC 854 Enterprise Houston 77088 (281) 447-8850 Ebenezer MBC 1814 Jensen Houston 77026 (713) 222-0838

SUNDAY SERVICE

8 AM and 11 AM BIBLE STUDIES Wednesday 7:30PM Leonard N. Barksdale, Pastor

Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church 4300 Noble Street, Houston TX 77020 Ph: 713/675-5111 • Fx: 713/675-1522

Website: www.fwmbc.org

Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church members will endeavor to provide a strong foundation of love; we will stand on Biblical Truths; and we will equip one another to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our community and in our world.

GREATER FRIENDSHIP MBC Rev. Johnny L. Goff, Sr.,

14055 Dublin

Houston, TX. 77085

Office: 713-728-9503 Study: 713-728-4428

www.gfmbc.com Experience the Friendship! Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is a church with a mission- “Let Each One, Reach One!” They have been committed to following the Lord’s command to reach out to the lost (Matt. 28: 18-20) since their founding in 1987.

Greater Progressive MBC 840 Ringold Houston 77088 (281) 445-8603 Greater True Vine MBC 3010 Fontinot Houston 77026 713) 672-9086 Green Meadow MBC 777 Green Meadow Lane Houston 77091 (713) 694-7624

Mt. Ararat Community BC 9313 Lockwood Houston 77016 (713)858-9801

Praise throughout the Communities

Mt. Olive BC 3239 Areba St. Houston 77091 (713)812-9061 New Pleasant Grove MBC 3221 Bain St. Houston 77021 (713) 672-7419 Olivet MBC 3115 Lyons Ave. Houston 77020 (713) 224-1515 Progressive MBC 944 Reverend B.J. Lewis Dr. Houston 77088 (281) 447-2342 Starlight MBC 9202 Willow St. Houston 77088 (281) 447-8788 St. Matthew’s MBC 870 Paul Quinn Houston 77091 (713) 695-2288

FIDELITY CHURCH OF CHRIST “The Church That Cares” Sunday

Church of God in Christ

DUNCAN MEMORIAL

Morning Bible Class 9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Evening Bible Class 5:00 p.m.

Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

Chorus Group Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Sr. Pastor Elder Greg Edwards (713) 674-5466

2222 Lockwood Dr. Houston, Tx 77020 SUNDAY

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MINISTER: Mid-Week Bible Class Theaster Maloy, Sr. 7:00 p.m.

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140 Fidelity Rd. Houston Tx 77029 FIFTH WARD CHURCH OF CHRIST SUNDAY 8:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Bible Class 11:15 a.m. Worship 6:00 p.m. Worship MONDAY 10:00 a.m.

Gary Smith Ladies Bible Class Minister WEDNESDAY 7:30 p.m. Bible Class for all

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Morning Prayer: 9:15 am Sunday School: 9:30 am Church Services: 11 am Duncan’s Vision Statement: “To train, educate, empower, evangelize, and to insipre the body of Christ by developing GODLY character through the word of GOD (2:Timothy 2:15).

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HOUSTON- Bro. Theaster Maloy, Sr., Minister of the Fidelity Church of Christ, presided over the church dedication and installation service for The York St. Church of Christ, 301 York Street, City of South Houston, Texas, Dr. Jesse R. Dunn, Minister.

The installation celebration was followed with a four night revival with the theme, “Expanding The Kingdom.”

Some of the guest speakers were, Frank Melton. Shady Acres C.O.C, Elmo Adams, Crestmont C.O.C, Thomas Foster, Missouri City C.OC, Lesie Rose Impact C.O.C and James Glenn, Bellfort C.O.C.

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Duncan Memorial holds Morning worship on Tuesday mornings at 11 am and Bible Band & Mission from 12-1 p.m. Choir Rehearsals are held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday night. They also have Friday night Bible Study at 7:30p.m.

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Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church 1055 W. Tidwell Rd. Houston 77091 (713) 680-1419

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Christian Life Community Church 8146 E. Houston Rd. Houston 77028 (713)631-4851 Hope In Christ Church 10310 Antoine Drive Suite A Homestead Rd. Church of Christ Houston 77086 7211 Homestead Rd. (832) 882-7925 Houston 77028 PASTOR NEEDED (713) 633-1540

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St. Monica Catholic Church 8421 West Montgomery Rd. Houston 77088 (281) 447-5837

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Brookhaven COC 8630 Southview Houston 77051 (713) 733-5664 East Houston COC 7515 E. Houston Houston 77028 (713) 631-7435

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In addition to their other activities, the Fifth Ward COC also holds a Bible Class for non-members on Thursday nights at 7:30 PM. For more information on the various special events or activities you really should visit their website, it is very well done, informative and worth a visit even if you have another church home.

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Early Worship 6 am Minister Frank Melton Jr. Sunday School 9:30 am Regular Worship Res.713/733-0868 10:30 am Off. 713/861-9249 Evening Worship 6 pm FX 713/861-2744 Assoc. Minister Glen Burgess, Sr. Res.713/734-8983

Wednesday General Song Practice 7:00 pm Bible Study 7:30 pm

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Southwind Baptist Church is actively searching for a Pastor whom God has chosen. We are a small, growing, family-oriented, inner-city church which has been established for 28 years. We are seeking a dynamic visionary minister.

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United Methodist Wesley UMC 7225 Homestead Houston 77028 (713)635- 3191

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20th Pastoral Anniversary at Galilee MBC

HOUSTON- The 20th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration of Rev. Dr. Edwin A. Davis and First Lady Dr. Jerusalem MBC Charlotte Davis of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church, Freelance Writer 2835 Fidelity Rd. 6616 D.S. Bailey Lane., was held in February. God has Houston 77029 allowed Pastor Davis to serve as Shepherd and Overseer (713) 674-3794 of such a great group of loving, praying, and faithful believers of Christ. There were several special guests for the anniversary month and Rev. Herbert Stroman, pastor of Christian Mt. Ararat BC Hope Missionary Baptist Church officiated over the Anniversary Celebration Service.

5801 W. Montgomery Houston 77073 Hillary Rodham Clinton, Mayor Bill White, Congress Woman Sheila Jackson Lee, State (713) 692-9954 Representative Sylvester Turner, City of Houston Council Members, Houston Police Chief, and members of the church, all shared in congratulating Pastor Davis on 20 years of service.

“My heart is inundated with sincere joy at this moment, because by the Grace of Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, He has allowed me to fulfill 20 years of faithful and dedicated service,” Pastor Davis expressed.

Both are excellent role models and mentors for the church and community. Rev. Davis received his educational training in the Houston Public School System. He attended J. Will Jones Elementary, Miller Junior High and is a 1972 graduate of Houston Technical Institute. He attended Texas Southern University where he majored in Pharmacy and Accounting, and is a graduate Date Signature of the University of Houston receiving a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice in May of 1988.

He later earned a Master of Arts degree in Theology from the Houston Graduate School of Theology Seminary in May, 1990 and a Master of Education in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University in May, 1993. Additionally, he earned a Master of Divinity degree from the Houston Graduate School of Theology Seminary in May, 1997.

Saint Thomas Christian College, in Jacksonville, Florida awarded him Top Row from the left: Daughters Erica, Chelsea, an “Honorary Doctorate of Diviniand Courtney Davis; daughter-in-law, Mandelé, and son Eric Davis. ty” on May 20, 2007.

Bottom Row from the left: Christell Thompson Pastor Davis also earned a Doc(mother of Mrs. Davis), First Lady, Dr. Charlotte J. Davis; torate of Education from the UniRev. Dr. Edwin A. Davis and Loyce Tennard, (mother of Rev. Davis). versity of Houston Central Cam-

ERICA DAVIS

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Photos: 1). Jesse Dunn and Theaster Maloy, Sr. 2). Selwyn Maloy and Royce Johnson 3). Reginald Evans 4). Freddy Holland, Harvey Davis, Michael Woodard, John Robinson, Sr. and Raymond Thomas. pus in 2004 and Sister Charlotte Davis earned a Doctorate of Philosophy in Counseling Education from Sam Houston University in 2006.

“I am encouraged by both Pastor Davis and Sister Davis.

They continue to empower our congregation with the belief that no matter what the circumstances are, we can continue the pursuit of higher education. Many times we make excuses for not being able to go back to school or continue school, such as family, job, and time constraints, but Pastor Davis and his wife are perfect role models showing us that if you really want the higher degree, you can do it, no matter what. They have continued their education while working full time, raising a beautiful family, and serving others through leading the church,” said Marcie Strahan, a member.

The Davises have four children—Eric (wife Mandelé), Erica, Chelsea, and Courtney. God has blessed Pastor Davis and family to lead the community and Galilee Missionary Baptist Church in service for over two decades.

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HBCUs & YOUTH FBI -from Page 1

SAPD, and the usual tactic of playing down the announcement of a FBI investigation has been used, but that only looks good if nothing happens. Using military tactics on citizens is more that just “growing pains,” which was the wording the Police Chief used to describe this horrendous abuse.

SAPD officers have gone so far as to call the community by such racist terms as “Indian Country” and Combat Zones.” What discipline was given to the officer for using such language on a tax-payer radio?

We may never know because of a lack of transparency at SAPD. For these acts, Police Chief William McManus called this abuse just “growing pains.”

The Tactical Response Unit (TRU) has been especially brutal, and has violated the civil and human rights of residents across the city. These are very interesting “growing pains” at the expense of the public. With a military mindset some citizens are wondering if the TRU will start passing out candy to the people they beat up?

By using extreme tactics that resemble those used by military forces to pacify a population, it appears that some of the officers connected with these faceless military-type escapades, can’t seem to tell the difference between a military mission in a foreign country and the need to curb crime in the city they live in. Now, the United States Department of Justice, through its Civil Rights Unit of the Criminal Investigative Division has informed the San Antonio Human and Civil Rights Coalition that the FBI is looking at SAPD. The FBI performs its investigations in a completely autonomous manner.

The local office is headed by Mr. D. True Brown, Special Agent-in-

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Charge of the San Antonio FBI branch, and the Coalition will seek a meeting with him to lay out those matters and specific facts about which the community has consistently complained, but to no avail.

Many in the community simply have no faith in the so-called independent review by PERF (Police Executive Research Forum) that was commissioned by the City of San Antonio to review SAPD policies. Members of the Coalition believe that an investigation by the Justice Department and FBI is the only and last opportunity for truth.

The truth about police abuse must be told before any effort can begin to heal the scars citizens have suffered as a result of wholesale civil rights violations, violations that have been allowed to continue even while the PERF review was underway. A recent complaint involves a handicapped man who was roughed up and denied medical attention while trying to park in a handicapped space. This citizen was abused by a SAPD officer and appears clearly to be a case of the District Attorney’s office and the police committing collusion to strong-arm a citizen into not filing a complaint.

The system of accountability is broken, and this endless cycle of injustice continues to allow rogue officers to escape justice. Not all police officers are bad, most are just doing their job, but San Antonio has its fair share of abusive officers that are protected by an out of control police association, and little or no help from the District Attorney’s office.

The current FBI investigation is a welcome sign that somebody is paying attention to a system that was bought and sold by the political monied shenanigans of SAPOA years ago.

Jazkira Combs scores 100 on TAKS

DALLAS- Jazkira Combs, 9, a student at Charles Rice Learning Center has scored 100% on the Grade 3 Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) reading assessment. Her family and friends are extremely proud and would Jazkira Combs like to thank the entire Rice staff for all their hard work and efforts. Her parents are Carlos and Kenosha Combs and her teacher is Mrs. Joyce Jackson-Hardge.

TSU New Football Coach Hosts Inaugural Golf Tournament

HOUSTON- Head Football Coach Johnnie Cole will host his 1st annual Celebrity Golf Tournament on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the Wildcat Golf Course, 12000 Almeda, with a shotgun start at 7:00 a.m.

There will be a Continental-Style Breakfast, Texas Style Lunch and Free Tickets to Maroon & Gray Game offered, along with Door Prizes (Raffle), a Hole-in-One Win a car, Hole-in-One Win 2 Airline Tickets to any U.S. Destination, Plaques, Trophies and T-Shirts.

The entry fee is $125.00. The golf tournament is a fundraising event for the TSU football program. For more information on the golf tournament or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Coach Daryl Williams at (713) 291-5040 or williamsda@tsu.edu.

Houston area School Reunions HOUSTON- Booker T. Washington Class of 1958 celebrates its Golden Anniversary with a class picnic on Saturday, May 17, 2008 at Doss Park, 2500 Frick Rd., from 4-9p.m. The Golden Year Reunion will be held at the Sheraton Brookhollow Hotel, 3000 N. Loop West on Saturday, August 16, 2008. For more information, call (713)7381396.

Phillis Wheatley Class of 1958 celebrates its Golden Anniversary, Friday - Sunday, July 11-13, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1700 Smith St. Proceeds will be donated to their scholarship fund to assist a selected graduating senior in the Wheatley class of 2008. The scholarship committee has set a goal of $10,000.

ACLU questions Blacks only school program BEAUMONT – The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Texas filed an open records request asking that the Beaumont Independent School District disclose information regarding the “Big 3 Conference” held at West Brook High School on March 29. The ACLU initiated its investigation after learning that only African-American, male students were required to attend the program, which included topics such as “Home Life,” “Thug Life,” ”Peer Pressure,” and “Lack of Discipline.”

“Requiring only Black male students attend an in-school conference with topics like “Gangs – Wanna Be’s” and “TYC – small percentage of rappers” smacks of targeting students based on gender and racial stereotypes,” said Lisa Graybill, ACLU of Texas’ Legal Director. “To the extent the conference included topics which are race-neutral and useful and appropriate for high school students, the information should be offered to all students, not just a select few.”

“Our research indicates that African-American students across Texas are disproportionately funneled out of public schools and into the disciplinary system, leading to high drop-out rates and over-incarceration,” noted Veronica Garcia, ACLU of Texas Litigation Fellow.

Texas Historically Black Colleges and Universities Directory Huston-Tillotson University 900 Chicon Street Austin, 78702-2795 (512)505-3000 www.htu.edu

St. Philip’s College 1801 Martin Luther King Dr. San Antonio, Texas 78203-2098 (210) 531-3200 www.accd.edu/spc/

Jarvis Christian College P.O. Box 1470 Hawkins, 75765 (903)769-5700 www.jarvis.edu

Texas College 2404 N. Grand Avenue Tyler, 75702 (903)593-8311 www.texascollege.edu

Paul Quinn College 3837 Simpson Stuart Road Dallas, 75241 (214)376-1000 www.pqc.edu

Texas Southern University 3100 Cleburne Avenue Houston, 77004 (713)527-7011 www.tsu.edu

Prairie View A&M University P.O. Box 188 Prairie View, 77446 (936)261-1000 www.pvamu.edu

Wiley College 711 Wiley Avenue Marshall, 75670 (903)927-3300 www.wileyc.edu

Southwestern Christian College P.O. Box 10 Terrell, 75160 (214)524-3341 www.swcc.edu

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Prairie View A&M Mourns the Death of Jimmizine B. Taylor PRAIRIE VIEW- The entire Prairie View A&M University community was left mourning after long time employee Jimmizine Beth Taylor passed March 28 in the Tomball Regional Hospital. Taylor began her library career in 1946 when she boarded a train to Prairie View A&M College. She served in various capacities at the John B. Coleman Library, including the role of reference librarian. At the time of her death, she was the special collections librarian and is the former university archivist.

Jimmizine B. Taylor Throughout her long career at PVAMU, she impacted the lives of thousands of students, faculty and staff. The celebration of Mrs. Taylor’s life began with a memorial service on April 4 in the Johnson Phillip All Faiths Chapel at Prairie View A&M University, followed by the wake and viewing at the chapel. The members of the Zeta Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., conducted its Ivy Beyond the Wall service at 7:45p.m.

Funeral Services were held on April 5 at St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, 204 Dooley Street in Prairie View, Texas with the Reverend Dr. Frank Hawkins as the speaker. Taylor was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she grew up with an uncle and aunt, Robert and Lottie Beth. She was educated in the public schools of Little Rock and received her bachelor’s degree in social science from Arkansas State in Pine Bluff.

Her love of reading and for books led her to pursue her library science degree from Atlanta University. She was a faithful member of St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church and served on the Hostess Committee and the Episcopal Church Women. Many civic organizations benefited from her membership, including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Zeta Gamma Omega Chapter; the Prairie View Athletic Club, the Texas Library Association, and the American Library Association.

In 2000, she was recognized by her colleagues for 55 years of service to the library and to the university, where she served on the Homecoming, Historical and the Naming of Buildings and Other Entities committees.

Taylor’s family includes her sister, Mrs. Larvelle E. Domino, Oakland, California; nieces, Diane Jones, Hercules, California and Carol Woolfolk, Los Angeles, California; nephews, Willie Harrison, Las Vegas, Nevada, Ronald Woolfolk (Jane), Chattanooga, Tennessee, Everett Woolfolk (Michelle), Martinez, California, Wayne Woolfolk (Yvonne), Suisun, California, Lamar Woolfolk (Pamela), Long Beach, California; and cherished “son,” Stephen Thornton. She will be lovingly remembered by a host of special friends, and her University and library family.

The Phillis Wheatley Metropolitan Alumni and ex-Students Association install new officers for the 2008-2009 term. Top from the left: Elaine Jackson Williams (65) President; Oscar Moore (48) VP; Emma Ashley (59) Asst. Sec.; Loretta Batiste (68) Correspondence Secretary; Arnetta Brock-Johnson (54) Financial Secretary; Barbara Ratcliff-Taylor (61) Treasurer; Deloris Jolivet (55), Chaplain,; Dr. Isaac Bryant (55) Parliamentarian; Flora Jennings-Bonhan (44) Sergeant-at-arms and Annie Williams-Gilliam (54) Historian.

Bottom from the left: Witness, Gloria Arthur (51), Sandra Whittaker (60), Emma Thomas (59), Marie Singletary (50), Lametra Thomas (95), Ruby Joseph (61), Betty Conley (54), Luella Baker (48) and Flora Smith (67)

Photo by Jesse Simon

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