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here is a popular line from the movie Field of Dreams that says simply “build it and they will come.” Such was the thinking of several local activists/ educators in Houston Texas as

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they set out to answer the repeated call for an increase in relevant community based educational/ cultural resources for AfricanAmerican children. Put simply, these individuals have constructed an educational venue that meets every Saturday from 11:00 – 2:00 PM at 5340 Griggs Road --- (713) 252-5326.

The logic behind the creation of “Freedom Schools” is not only relatively simple, but also has been used by many groups; Jews,

Catholics, Muslims, etc. When community leaders discern that the existing educational system fails to provide students with not only the necessary skills to engage the outside world as fully functioning adults, but also has decided to not instruct the alluded to children with a relevant education that situates the story of their people within a proper historical framework or cultural context, they move to create an alternative educational vehicle capable of achieving these ends.

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Workshop, The Houston Area Urban League, Community Artists Collective, and Manhood, Race and Culture has joined together to create a “Freedom School” to bolster the historical and cultural knowledge of local African-American children. This group of individuals is advancing behind a belief that “education is the lone path out of this quagmire that the race finds itself in.”

In addition to the Saturday “Freedom School” this conglomeration of agencies is also planning on initiating several other

of 10 of the children who benefit from free or reduced-price lunches during the school year may not be receiving the nourishment necessary for proper physical, cognitive, and social development during the long summer months. Hunger has no vacation.

The good news is that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service operates the Summer Food Service Program that is administered by state agencies to serve these hungry children. Although the program is 100-percent federally financed and can create desperately needed summer jobs for cafeteria workers and others, there is still a severe shortage of school and community programs to serve all needy hungry children. And there are other barriers. Summer food programs sometimes tend to be available at odd hours and for short periods of time and in inconvenient places, making it challenging for children to get there, a problem exacerbated by lack of safe transportation to the sites.

Over the last few years, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service has been piloting innovative strategies in diverse communities across the country to help overcome many of these barriers. Some programs

have had success using mobile vans to provide meals, which is especially helpful in rural communities. In other communities without sites, it has allowed the use of electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards—like those used for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)—to transfer money to families so they can purchase extra food for their children in the summer.

A 2012 evaluation of the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children demonstration found that a $60-a-month-per-child benefit reduced the percentage of children experiencing “very low food security,” the USDA’s most severe measure of food insecurity, by one third and helped reduce food insecurity in the household.

Sites in Arizona, Kansas, and Ohio in 2011 and 2012 participated in a demonstration program, providing weekend and holiday meals in backpacks for children in the Summer Food Service Program when the program was not serving meals. These sites saw substantial increases not only in the number of meals served but also in average daily attendance rates.

Congress has a role to play in

ensuring that countless children do not go hungry during the summer. The Summer Meals Act of 2015 (S. 613) was introduced by Sen, Kristen Gillibrand (D-New York) and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) both this year and last. Their bill would significantly expand summer nutrition programs by lowering the threshold for community eligibility from 50 percent to 40 percent of children in the area eligible for free or reduced price meals. Community eligibility reduces the administrative burden on sites and allows them to serve more children. The bill also simplifies the administration of the program for sponsors, provides funding for transportation grants, and allows sites to serve a third meal. The Stop Child Summer Hunger Act of 2014 (S.2366), introduced by Sen. Patty Murray (D-Washington) and Rep. Susan Davis (D-California) (H.R. 5242) in the last Congress and expected to be reintroduced in the current Congress, would make permanent the successful EBT demonstration project piloted by the USDA, providing $150 EBT cards for families for the summer for each child eligible but without access to a summer food site.

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any children and families eagerly look forward to the end of the school year and the carefree days of summer, playing outside in the warm sun, splashing and swimming in pools and at beaches, and gathering with family and friends for backyard barbeques. But for more than 17 million children the end of school can be the end of certainty about where and when their next meal will come. While 21.7 million children received free or reducedprice lunches during the 2013-2014 school year, only 2.6 million children—12.2 percent—participated in the Summer Food Service Program. This huge participation gap suggests that nearly nine out

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programs to service the community --- Parenting Classes, MenTalk, WomenTalk, & TeenTalk sessions which will occur as an open forum for issues affecting the Black community to be discussed. Put simply, they seem to have something planned for everyone.

So hopefully you will come, as this group of courageous individuals and forward thinking agencies have built the venue for you. All are welcome to participate, please call (713) 252-5326 for additional information or shoot me an email at JamesJonesOhio@yahoo.com.

Marian Wright Edelman President, Children’s Defense Fund do not suffer hunger. USDA data show that between July 2013 and July 2014, the number of children participating in the Summer Food Service Program increased by more than 220,000, and 11 million more meals were served to hungry children. Our friends at the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) note in their annual report on summer meals that during this same time period, the number of sponsors and sites across the country also increased.

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Before I Lay it Down...

By “Coach” Mark Spivey

And, they wonder why our parents whupped our asses…”

There’s a big debate about corporal punishment being administered in the public school systems.

Advocates are on both sides of this issue. Some people believe that paddling school-aged children is a bit archaic; others insist that using the “board of education” is a necessary evil to reign in kids who won’t respond to reasonable instruction.

There is one thing for sure; studies show that parents who discipline their kids while they are young tend to see those kids succeed in life more often. It is not a fool-proof hypothesis; however, there are some kids who still manage to slip through the cracks.

What’s separates “good” kids from “bad” kids, in my opinion, is parenting. It may take a village to raise a child, but it only takes one parent to whup that ass into submission when all else fails. I honestly believe that the demise of schools in districts across America started when teachers were forced to share valuable instruction time with babysitting duty. Yes, I said it. We (educators) babysit more than we teach. It didn’t used to be that way back in the “day”. My next statement doesn’t have any data confirming what I’m about to say, but I ‘m sure I can dig some up on Google: The Baby Boomer generation is a whole lot smarter than our Generation X counterparts of today. The main reason for this is because of the discipline procedures of yesteryear. That included ass-whuppings.

And, they wonder why our parents whupped our asses…

I remember receiving three (3) whuppings when I was a kid. The

first one was for stealing an eraser out of the back-to-school section in a grocery stoe. I was 6 years old. It was being displayed openly in a little tub-like thangy and I just walked up there and stuck one in my pocket. I don’t know why I did it. I guess I just wanted an eraser. It was in 1965. My dad watched me do it and as soon as we got to the register to pay for our other items, he told me to take it out of my pocket and put it on the counter so he could pay for it. “Mr. White Man” watched the entire scenario unfold from start to finish, never saying a word.

My dad knew this. When I got home, I got a loving explanation on why I should not steal from my dad followed by ass-whupping I still remember some 50 years later.

I didn’t like erasers no mo. My mom gave me my second one for forgetting to take out tha trash and missing the garbage truck as it rolled pass our house and through the neighborhood. I was still full from eating those “beans and conebread” from the night before and overslept.

Bishop Spivey also gave me my last whupping for acting “mannish” in front of a church full of girls during Vacation Bible School. I didn’t like girls no mo. I’m lying.

I learned three things from those experiences: 1. Discipline, 2.

Discipline, 3.Discipline My parents NEVER had to come up to the school house to discipline me. I was never written up, never suspended, never got a call home from a teacher, and I never failed a class. I was a pretty good student. I messed up a little bit when I got to college and started “smelling myself”. I got outha house and acted like most freshmen did, eventually dropping out, having kids, and getting married. Still, during all of my adventures I remained disciplined and kept learning. With God’s help, I got other chances/ opportunities. I didn’t fall through the cracks. I am one of the fortunate ones…

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No Pain, No Gain

hitney Houston sung a song that people all over the world fell in love with some decades ago before her passing. “I believe that children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside.”

As the artist sung, I believe that the children of our community today are the leaders of our future. Thus, it is very important as parents, educators, leaders and role models that the proper example is displayed when in the presence of our children.

Children and youth are very impressionable and they watch everything that parents and adults do. They take those actions and form their own identities. To that regard an anonymous author once said that, “Children are great imitators, so give them something great to imitate.”

Because, as it is we are failing our youth. We are not sending them through anything and not telling them the truth. It is important that children learn how this world is, especially children from our communities. We see every day in some shape, form or fashion that our Black males are constantly losing their lives at the hands of injustices by authoritative figures.

However, these are just only some of the things that we hear about and that are reported.

Imagine the news and events that occurs across the country in Black communities everywhere.

This is why We MUST do better in telling young people the truth. Although, I do believe that parents share the biggest load and burden of raising our future for tomorrow. Addressing the readers of AfricanAmerican News & Issues, each of us as the ability to share in on that load as well. Because as

the old slogan says, “It takes a village to raise a child.”

We MUST teach and explain to our children that racism, prejudices and discrimination still exists; and that they should not just believe because we are living in a different era that things of the past have just completely dissolved. Yet, this fact is not meant to be an excuse not to succeed or excel at anything.

In fact, they should be taught that things of this nature is even more of the reason why they should persevere even harder.

As Arthur Ashe stated, “Racism is not an excuse to not do the best you can.” But at the same time our young people should be made aware of life and how the real world is, so that they are better prepared when they go out as adults into society. The reason why I state this is because there are some young people that just do not have a clue and it’s not all their fault that they’re that way.

That’s why I have a problem with some of the things that are being instilled into some of our young folks. We have some parents that are selling their children a false hope and dream.

But little do they know when they do this, it really hurts the child in the long run.

Because when it comes time for that child to transition and adjust into the real world then he or she is unable to do so. This is only because their parents have shown them a world, that does mirror the one that we live in. Children need to be instilled values early and be taught how to work. In the real world it’s, “No Pain, No Gain” and no one will take anything off of you and our children need to know that.

When I was growing up, I was taught how to work and how to work hard. I was not the only one like that, other children

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in the community would work as well. Parents used to make their children work. And then there were some whose parents did not have to make them work at all. If we wanted something we worked doing whatever odd jobs that we could in the neighborhood or in the community, to get it.

But these days, some parents just hand everything to their children and they have no idea how to work or know how to go through anything to get something. I’ve seen some children that are so spoiled they feel that they do not have to work at all and their parents don’t make them.

This is a very dangerous attitude and mindset for a child to grow up with, in more ways than one. So we owe it to our children to tell them the truth and teach them how to be productive. Simple values can take a child a long way.

One of the America’s most prolific and intelligent scientist made a simple yet meaningful statement. Albert Einstein said, “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales.

If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” He knew the danger of not telling children the truth and teaching them to live in a fantasy world.

If we truly want our children to prosper and be successful in the future then we have to make sure that they have the proper means to do so. They need to know that in order to have something that you really have to work for it because no one is going to give you anything.

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1st Step of Embracing Growth with “Building Bridges” Teen Summit

Panel Speakers interact during a Q & A with concerned teens and parents in the community

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Teens in the audience listen in on lecture and interact in Q & A session about past, present & future police encounters

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Building trust between youth and law enforcement was what more than four hundred teens and law enforcement worked on at a teen summit hosted by Constable Alan Rosen, Harris County Precinct One Constable’s Office The “Building Bridges” forum created an open dialogue surrounding tenuous relations between police and youth. “It gives us more understanding of what’s going on, and how they look at us and how we look at them, so they know,” Bria Jones, one of the teens who led the dialogue, said.

“It’s good for us to understand where the police officers are coming from and for them to understand where we’re coming from,” Jerry, another teen, added.

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On April 18th Constable Alan Rosen responded to a number of questions from youth that represented over 100 schools in Harris County. The summit also included representatives from the courts and area probation departments, including Juvenile Probation Department, Harris County Courts District’s Attorney’s Office and Justice of the Peace.

Those in attendance at the event could receive community service hours; however the summit provided an opportunity for at-risk teens and others to ask questions to deputies that have never been answered before.

“This is great for the community because sometimes they don’t feel comfort-

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able going to their parents or mothers and fathers, but when they’re around their peers, and their peers start opening up and talking, it gives them the opportunity to open up and dialogue too,” Kevinn Robinson, attendee, said.

“I got a whole bunch of friends and I want to bring them to the next summit,” one of the teens in attendance, said. “I don’t want to see them getting killed on the streets. I don’t want to see them on the news one day, so I want to bring them here and show them that not all law enforcement is bad and with Constable Rosen allowing us to speak our mind…will begin changing our minds.”

Constable Rosen invited Anthony

Graves who was wrongly convicted to speak about Building Bridges that in spite of everything he went through Graves said “ I am here today to tell you that they are not our enemies and I believe this summit will be a start to building those bridges with the community and law enforcement.”

The Summit was held at Waltrip High School and will be a continued program within the Precinct One Constables office.

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From the Classroom to the Cafeteria HOUSTON - At my that the school allow previous school (Dowling kids to pray is when Middle School), I the STAAR test is noticed the kids would coming. I believe never pray for their that prayer is needed food. I can before the test! understand On the not praying same in the day, Walter Lee Marks, IV classroom I’ve everyday because of everyone noticed classmates pray that views. But not praying over God will allow them to pass your food before you eat it is the test but then get to the risky behavior in my book. cafeteria for lunch and just You never know what kind began shoveling food down of things could happen espetheir mouth and have not cially while you’re eating. even thanked Him for that.

In the morning at breakIt’s hard to blame my peers fast, I know for a fact that the for bad behavior of this matlunch ladies are in a rush and ter, because I too used to act sometimes they just barely accordingly but after being heat the breakfast up and taught how to be thankful I give it to you. Sadly, it isn’t am mindful of my manners always heated to the correct and blessings. I encourage temperature. This is why it’s all of my friends to pray for important to bless your food. their self as well as their food.

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Acres Home Chamber for Bus. & Eco. Dev, Inc. Networking Luncheon 6112 Wheatley St Houston, TX 77091 From 11am -12:30pm For more info contact: (713) 692-7161 info@acreshomecenter.org

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Thursday Cliffdale Baptist Church Love Benefit Program 1st lady deBoraH sanders 854 Enterprise St. Houston, TX 77088 Beginning at 7:30pm For more info contact (281) 447 - 8850 Friday Braeswood Church Carnel Davis & ITP Finale & Farewell Concert 10611 Fondren Rd. Houston, TX 77096 Beginning at 8pm For more info visit

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Monday Acres Home Chamber for Bus & Eco Dev, Inc. Seniors- Games 6112 Wheatley St Houston, TX 77091 From 1pm - 3pm For more info contact: (713) 692-7161 info@acreshomecenter.org

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Saturday - Sunday Ziyon Houston 7th Anniversary Celebration 5878 Bellfort St. Houston, TX 77033 Beginning at 5:00pm Saturday NAFBAwards 2015 Nigerian Arts, Fashion & Beauty Awards 6780 Southwest Fwy. Houston, TX 77074 From 6:00pm - 12:00am For more info contact (323) 246 - 7369

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Saturday Impact a Hero 11th Annual 5K Run 13134 Dairy Ashford Rd. Sugarland, TX 77478 Beginning at 7am For more info visit www.impactahero5k.com

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Sunday First Baptist of Lincoln City BC FBC Praise Dancers 844 Fortune St Houston, TX 77088 Beginning at 11:30am For more info contact: (832)892-5078

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DEBRA WILSON & REGINALD WILSON

n May 16, 2015, at 9:30 a.m. in the Health & Physical Education building, Texas Southern University will have a unique pair of students walking across the stage together.

Debra Wilson (61), a Business Administration with a concentration in Management major and her son Reginald Wilson (28), a Thurgood Marshall School of Law student, will both graduate Magna Cum Laude in their respective academic disciplines.

After being out of school for seventeen years, Debra decided to pursue her childhood dream of graduating from college.

Reginald, who graduated from Texas Southern in spring 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing, spent several years in Corporate America but wanted more. So, in August of 2012, the duo decided to enroll at Texas Southern and push each other towards TX-8

achieving their goal of finishing school together.

Debra knew attaining her goal of receiving a business degree and graduating at the same time as her son would be difficult but well worth the effort. The pair is simply not graduating together but graduating together with a list of noteworthy accomplishments. Debra is a 2012-2015 Jesse H. Jones School of Business Scholarship recipient, President’s List Honoree, Dean’s List Honoree, Honor Roll Honoree, 4.0 Grade Point Average Honoree, and is a member of the Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society. Reginald has already accepted an offer of employment from the Norton Rose Fulbright firm in its Public Finance section and is graduating number five in his 2015 law class. He is a recipient of the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 Dean’s Scholarship Academy Award; has served as the head writing advisor

for professor Cassandra Hill, director of the Legal Writing Clinic; and is a Senior Editor for the Thurgood Marshall Law Review. In September 2014, he was selected by the Office of External Affairs to speak on behalf of Thurgood’s student body in Washington D.C. at the 44th annual Legislative Conference hosted by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.

Reginald is also a member of the Hispanic Law Student Association; he serves as the parliamentarian for the Student Bar Association; and will represent the law school at the 2nd Annual National Diversity Pre-Law Conference & Law Fair in Washington, DC. Debra gives credit to Reginald for encouraging and supporting her while fulfilling her lifelong dream of graduating with honors.

“I put my education on hold while I raised four children and worked full-time for thirty-five years as an executive assistant in the oil and gas industry,” Debra said on her decision to return to school. “It was a big step for me but it was so important to have someone who supports, understands, and believes in what you are doing. I’ve always enjoyed learning, and I’ve always encouraged my children to never stop learning. It is one thing to have pride in your children but to share accomplishments with them, well that is beyond a dream come true.”

When asked how they feel about it all, the mother and son simply said, “this is truly a blessing, when we look back on what we’ve accomplished, all we can say is, “GOD DID IT!”

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UNCF/MELLON MAYS UNDERGRADUATE

Jeremy Jackson

MARSHALL - Wiley sophomore Jeremy Jackson has been selected for a prestigious UNCF/Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship.

Mr. Jackson is the first UNCF/ Mellon Mays Fellow for Wiley College. A biology major, he will conduct research under the guidance of Dr. Ruth Washington, Dean of the Division of Sciences at Wiley, and Dr. Leah Aggison, Instructor of Biology at Wiley.

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Mays Undergraduate Fellow, Mr. Jackson will enjoy the following benefits: mentoring throughout his junior and senior years, $1800 per semester for four semesters, $3900 per summer for two summers, research travel grants up to $1600, graduate school support, loan repayment up to $10,000, and funding and mentoring opportunities during and after graduate school.

Mr. Jackson will also be exposed to a community of scholars, over 4,000 Fellows nationally at the undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral levels, who want to make a difference in higher education.

The UNCF/Mellon Programs are designed to identify the “best and brightest” students from throughout the UNCF network who are worthy of the name Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow. Those accepted into the Undergraduate program are expected to present themselves as serious scholars.

BONNER DELIVERS AMERICAN EDUCATION RESEARCH ASSOCIATION

DR. FRED A BONNER, II

Dr. Fred A Bonner, II, Professor and Endowed Chair of Educational Leadership in the

Whitlowe R. Green College of Education recently presented the W.E.B. DuBois Distinguished Lecture during the Research Focus on Black Education-Special Interest Group business meeting at the American Education Research Association annual conference.

Bonner’s presentation was entitled “Because Someone Crossed the Bridge: Black Males Building on Resilience across the P-20 Education Pipeline” and focused primarily on his scholarly research regarding African-American male achievement.

TEXAS • APRIL MAY 4 - 10, 2015

YOUTH SPORTS

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ADDRIANNE RAULS AGE: 16 POSITION:VARSITY POST GRADE LEVEL: SOPHMORE

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WACO - Transitioning from middle school to high school in the world of sports can prove to be quite the task, for some students. However, Adrianne Rauls made a smooth transition adjusting as noted by records of her outstanding athleticism in Basketball.

In her freshman year at Mart High School, Rauls, “didn’t shrink in the face of that elevated competition, averaging 16.9 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 steals. Granted, going up against 17 and 18-year-olds still took some getting used to”; ac-

YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP

HOUSTON – Houston Star Running Back Arian Foster has announced the dates and location of his youth football camp. The two-day Arian Foster Football ProCamp will be held on July 11th & 12th from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM at Westfield High School in Houston, TX. Participants will learn fundamental football skills and have the opportunity

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PRIMARY GIRLS RUN THE 100 METER RACE

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LAI LAH FRAZIER WITH THE JETS COOLING DOWN AFTER PLACING FIRST IN THE 100 METER RUN.

cording to local reports in Waco.

When asked of her experience in basketball as a freshman and starting on the Varsity team which caused her to compete against much older competitors, Rauls revealed the following.

“It was faster. The other girls were used to it, because they’re older - I had to adjust.”

Coach Jerry Hoffman stated the following about Rauls.“I coached her as a middle school player, and I knew she was special.”

He continued, “She’s got the ability to not only play inside,

to meet and interact with the star running back. Each camper will receive an autograph from Arian and a team photo with Arian.

Foster will be on-site to direct the event and will be joined by a selection of prep and college coaches from the area.

The camp is open to boys and girls of all skill levels in grades 1-8.

Cost of the camp is $199. Camp media partner include ESPN 97.5 FM

but handle the basketball as well. Being able to get in transition and get to the basket, she had the skills necessary to catch the ball and be able to finish.”

That’s an area we struggled with a little bit in the past, so having a player like her who could actually handle the ball and finish was really big for us,” he added.

In addition to playing basketball, Rauls plays AAU basketball for Waco Lady Panthers, volleyball and runs track. She runs in the 200-meter and does triple and high jump. Currently,

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Mart High School has qualified for State and will be going to the regionals in the near future.

She has been a member of the UIL team for three years, and specializes in persuasive speaking. It is from this experience that she has obtained a desire to go to law school. Her second desire is to become a psychologist.

Rauls enjoys reading and doing volunteer work. She works diligently with the local Salvation Army in her area.

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City of Houston

Summer Jobs/Internships

Welcome to the City of Houston Summer Jobs Program! This summer, city departments are opening their doors to provide opportunities for you to earn while you learn about what it takes to serve the residents of the nation’s 4th largest city. Most positions are for 32 hours per week, at $7.25 per hour.

To be eligible to participate in the program, you must be between the ages of 16 and 21 by June 15th, and live in the City of Houston. (We will help you check your address to see if you qualify to participate). Opportunities will be available in a variety of City department. The city of Houston is a great and interesting place to work. Completing your application is an important step on your career path. It is important to know that more youth will apply for the Summer Jobs Program than there are openings, so we cannot guarantee that you will receive an interview.

Applications accepted thru May 8. If you are not eligible to participate in the City of Houston’s Summer Jobs program, check out other summer employment opportunities at: www. serhouston.org/summer.

Questions? Email us at SummerJobsProgram@houstontx.gov or call 713.773.6004 or 832.393.1688.

Acres Home Chamber for Business & Economic Development, Inc.

The Acres Home Chamber for Business and Economic Development is seeking high school and college students to be a part of a summer experiential learning program. The Business of NonProfit and Community Development Summer Internship Experience is a 6-week (MondayThursday, 9am – 5pm) program designed to teach students the business of working in a nonprofit.

Students learn by working in various areas of community development, marketing and social media development, board development, resource development, event planning, and management.

Students involved in the program learn hands-on and receive training through workshops, projects, and group discussions.

The Acres Home Chamber for Business and Economic Development mission is to promote the advancement of economic vitality throughout the Houston community by spearheading the organization and implementation of infrastructure development that will impact the sustainability of businesses, kindle entrepreneurial vision, and adhere to the social aspects of the community we serve. The Business of Non-Profit and Community Development Summer Internship Experience supports the chamber’s business, community, leadership, youth, and career development primary focus areas.

The Business of Non-Profit and Community Development Summer Internship Experience starts June 15 through July 24, 2015 and held at 6112 Wheatley Street, Houston, TX. Interested students should email: director@acreshomecenter.org for an application and consideration. Deadline to apply for program is June 5th Space is limited to 15 participants. This is a non-paid learning experience, lunch and snacks provided.

Bank of America

The Bank of America Summer Youth Internship Program is a partnership between SERJobs for Progress and Bank of America to provide summer work experience for young people in the Houston area. The program will serve 60 low income participants between the ages of 16-21. The Bank of America Summer Jobs for Youth Program is 7 weeks in duration, beginning June 15, 2015 and ending July 31. 2015. Participants will work part time (20 hours per week). By participating in this program, youth in Houston have an opportunity to work at local non-profits committed to the fine arts, youth organizations, park beautification, homeless services and local clinics. Job positions range from clerical, customer service, park & recreational services and more. In addition, 10 of the 60 young people will be hired to work in Bank of America’s Financial Centers as Customer Service Ambassadors through the 2015 Consumer Jobs Program. This opportunity offers youth the employment skills needed to advance in their career path.

Youth may apply online beginning through Friday May 8th by completing the online Bank of America Summer Jobs at http://www.serhouston.org/summer. Only online applications will be accepted.

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H.Y.P.E.

The Helping Young People Excel Summer Work Program offers out of school youth ages 16-21 in Harris, Brazoria, Fort Bend, Liberty, Chambers, and Galveston counties the opportunity to gain employment skills during the summer in their respective communities. The program begins June 15, 2015 and ends August 7, 2015 for a total of 8 weeks. Youth will work 32 hours per week, Monday through Thursday and a mandatory Life Skills Class on Friday. By participating in this program, youth will have the opportunity to work at local non-profits committed to providing services to their community and its residents. Employment positions include clerical, customer service, summer camps, youth coaches, production, and more.

To apply, please contact our program staff: • Harris County- Alejandra Quiroga 713-773-6000 ext. 126 alejandra.quiroga@serhouston. org • Brazoria & Fort Bend Counties- Sivivian Merrick 713-773-6000 ext. 111 sivivian.merrick@serhouston.org.

• Chambers, Liberty, and Galveston Counties- Elizabeth Cantu 713-773-6000 ext. 125 elizabeth.cantu@serhouston.org The HYPE Summer Work Experience Program is funded by the Houston-Galveston Area Council / Workforce Solutions.

African-American News&Issues

African-American News&Issues is looking for Summer Interns Grades 7 through undergrad college level. Students will experience covering news that addresses current and historical realities that affect African-American communities. Basic hands-on training will be provided in the following area: Newspaper Print, Production, Website, Jounalism, Sales, Photography and Office Skills. Training will be Monday - Friday at 32 hours per week for 6 weeks beginning July 15, 2015.

If interested, please contact Chandra Jarmon at chandra.jarmon@aframnews.com or (713) 692-1892 for more information.

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Educati n/Y uth

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IS CRITICAL

Early childhood education is of critical importance to the future of our children, and our nation. Children who Honorable Eddie Bernice experience seamless and comprehensive services from birth until age five are more likely to enter kindergarten Johnson prepared for success with a strong foundation in both TX 30th Dist. education and social domains.

Research shows that quality early childhood education leads to a wide range of short and long term benefits like better educational outcomes, higher job earnings and lower crime and delinquency as compared to students who were not enrolled in similar programs. According to researchers, children who were enrolled in Early Head Start, Head Start, or similar early childhood education programs prior to the start of secondary school are able to grasp educational concepts better than those who did not.

Recently I hosted an educational summit in the 30th Congressional District that addressed the issue of early childhood education. Hundreds of participants, including administrators, teachers, school superintendents, parents and public officials attended the day-long event. At the close of the summit the solution was clear---- - we must provide children with access to all opportunities available in order to ensure their success.

The HighScope early childhood education approach was developed in 1960 by David Weikart in the Ypsilanti, Michigan elementary schools. Weikart became interested in evaluat-

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HOFFMAN STUDENT PLACES 1ST IN TECHNOLOGY STATE COMPETITION

fter winning the middle school state-qualifying competition held at Atascocita Middle School in February, TSA sponsor and Hoffman CTE teacher, Richard Houdek and two of his Technology Student Association Club members, Sirrianda Mbianda and Bobiana Hill headed to Waco April 9th through the 11th to represent Hoffman Middle School at TSA State Competition. Sirrianda and Bobiana competed in the teams events, Problem Solving, Junior Solar Sprint and Tech Bowl. Team Bobiana and Sirrianda achieved a high enough score on the preliminary exam to gain entry into the aural speed rounds of the Tech Bowl. Hoffman’s team won the first heat, but were bested in the second round. Hoffman’s team also competed in the Junior Solar Sprint, an event in part funded by the US Army Educational Outreach Program. The Hoffman car faced come hiccups on the track, but was able to hold on to finish all of the rounds.

While not placing, in the top five, the girls had a great time and a wonderful learning opportunity.

During the problem solving event, the Hoffman team was given a time limit to design a device that would automatically sort a series of different sized balls into sets of the same size… another wonderful learning experience. Sirrianda competed in the individual entry event, Rockets, placing 1st in the student designed rocket contest, beating out every other student in her area in the entire state of Texas. The girls hard work and dedication was noticed by many of the contest attendees and leaders and sponsor, Mr. Houdek commented that he lost count of how many times he was complimented on their behavior and attitude. This is the first Hoffman team competing in state competition and Hoffman is excited and proud to have done so well.

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ing at-risk students from low-income neighborhoods and found that the students performed poorly on district-wide, standardized tests. Weikart developed the Perry Preschool Project in 1962 which utilized the HighScope Curriculum, focusing on active learning, learning environment, and adult-child interaction.

The study of 123 children analyzed the effectiveness of the program by measuring adulthood outcomes in several categories. The data was clear. Students with similar backgrounds and socioeconomic status who did not complete the HighScope program were more likely to have experienced a teen pregnancy, received government assistance, or have participated in criminal activity.

I strongly urge all parents of young children to contact their local school district and enroll their children in early childhood education programs. On April 6th, nearly all of the schools in District 30 began registering students for these programs. There is still time to get students registered. Investing wisely in our children today will yield tremendous results in the future.

During his state of the union address in January of this year, President Barack Obama characterized the expansion of preschool programs for children as “ladders” into the middle class.

The FY2016 Presidential Budget Request included funding for several early childhood education programs that offer grants to model programs that provide education in low-income areas, and I am a strong advocate for those programs being included in the FY16 budget.

In Congress, I will continue to fight for more funding for preschool programs in Texas. I believe that educating young children is crucial, not only to personal success, but to the success of our nation.

(l-r) Sirrianda Mbianda, Bobiana Hill & Richard Houdek

Black Youth Excel in Community Math & Science Saturday School

National Black United Front‛s N‛Joya Weusi African Centered Saturday School Mahafali Graduation

Recently, the National Black United Front’s (NBUF) N’Joya Weusi African Centered Saturday School Mahafali (Graduation) held at at 2428 Southmore Blvd.

Houston, TX 77004.

The N'Joya Weusi African Centered Saturday School is a 5-week program for ages 8-16 year old youth in the Greater Houston area. The children are collectively taught right-brain mathematics, science and cultural projects in a unified setting.

Teachers (Mwalimus) at the N’Joya Weusi Saturday School teach five classes (darasas) intertwined with the Swahili language and Nguzo Saba (Seven Principles) of Kwanzaa. The children (mwanafunzis) demonstrated high level of enthusiasm and understanding in physics, agriculture, water purification and energy. N’Joya Weusi African Centered Saturday School has sessions quarterly and meets every Saturday for a 5-week program from 10:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The N’Joya Weusi Saturday School is developed from NBUF’s World African Centered Education Plan and named after two of the founding members Seydou N’Joya and Jitu Weusi.

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