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WOULD SOMEONE TAKE THE MICROPHONE FROM RAVEN-SYMONE

There is a saying within the African-American community that states, “A Child is to be seen and not heard.” It is in honor of that saying that I am pleading for anyone who knows the parents of Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman, also known as Raven-Symoné, to please come and get your child, remove the microphone that she communicates to the world through, because she is quite simply making a spectacle of herself every time that she speaks.

In case you missed it, during a recent episode of “The View”, Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman displayed a level of stupidity that impressively surpassed her earlier contention that a recent DNA test proves that she is “from every continent in Africa”. This time RavenSymoné managed to offend the vast majority of African-Americans with her contention that she would never

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hire an African-American assistant with a “Black” name such as “Watermelondrea”.

I must give it up to her, in one swoop, Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman was able to prove that she lives in an alternative universe that very few individuals will ever experience. It is only in this “bizarre world” that Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman is able to cast disdain at fellow African-Americans for their names yet drop the last two aspects of her name “Christina Pearman” and accentuate the very ethnic, dare we say Afro-French needlessly accentuated portion of her name. One must remember that the alternative spelling of Symoné, with accents and all, does absolutely nothing to change the pronunciation of Symoné.

Just as troubling is the manner in which Raven-Symoné is able to forcefully criticize “Black” names

with one hanging around her neck and in the presence of the comedic genius and highly accomplished Whoopi Goldberg, another member of The View, sitting across from her.

Ironically, if Raven-Symoné were the hiring agent for The View, neither Whoopi nor herself would have been hired for the daily talk show.

In what amounts to as a halfhearted defense, Raven-Symoné issues what amounts to an idiotic defense by relating that “it’s not ‘racist’ to judge people based on their names, it’s simply ‘discriminatory.” Raven continued by stating, “I am very discriminatory…I’m not about to hire you if your name is Watermelondrea. It’s just not gonna happen. I’m not gonna hire you.”

It is Raven-Symoné’s repeated verbal offenses against AfricanAmericans that illuminates a deepseated psychological issue that she

holds against the Black community.

In many ways, the larger lesson to be learned in this tired tale lies in what it tells us about the dangers of allowing those with absolutely no qualifications to speak from a public platform as that provided by The View.

Raven-Symoné is operating out of an unfortunate tradition that has ensnared many ‘well-to-do’ AfricanAmericans. That being, a tendency to psychologically separate themselves from the masses of their people while castigating this same population for their lack of success. Put simply, if we would only conform to dominant society in every cultural fashion, we could also experience success. Such beliefs are a fantasy.

What Raven-Symoné fails to realize is that all African-Americans are inextricably linked together and the racism, prejudice, and discrimination that some segments of the

“THE SHEPHERD SHOULD SMELL LIKE HIS SHEEP…”

If you drive through “Small Town” America, it’s highly likely you’ll find a church on “every corner”, especially in minority neighborhoods. I guess it’s because of all of the evil in the world today. I never understood why so much wrongdoing was concentrated in the ghettos and barrios and not anywhere else. It’s like a boundary had been drawn to highlight the places where God needed to show up. You never see that many churches in the suburbs or high-rise districts; I guess everybody who lives “out there” is saved, sanctified, and filled with the Holy Ghost.

I assume God just drops by there from time to time to collect the tithes

and offering. Everything else is okay.

I mean, it has to be, right? These people live in nice homes, drive fancy cars, attend private schools, and wear designer fashions. Their churches are cathedrals surrounded by sparkling fountains, spacious parking, and traffic-directing police officers. There ain’t nothing wrong with that. The Good Book says that: “Ye shall know the tree by the fruit it bares”. If the tree is strong, it’ll bare much fruit. If it’s not, it’ll bare little or no fruit. It may sound as simple as that, but in actuality it’s not. Let me explain…

I grew up in one of those churches that were on “every block”. My dad, as you already know, is a Pentecostal/

Apostolic preacher. My mom was/ is the “First Lady”. Our first church happened to be a former bakery in its previous life; my dad and I along with the help of other “brothers” helped convert it into a house of worship. We had to tear down walls, rip up floors, move out bakery ovens, and reconfigure that old business into house of worship. I remember that we had a hard time removing a big walk-in freezer that was nab-dab right in the middle of the future pulpit. My dad and I tried with all of our might to move that thang, but to no avail. Finally, we just gave up and sat down somewhere!

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White community has exhibited against one of them can be applied to all of them, including her, regardless of the name that their parents have chosen for them. I would suggest that she take a moment, before she is rudely reminded by an entity outside of our community, and examine her Afro-French overly hyphenated name as well as her extremely colorful and eclectic, dare I say ‘ghetto’ hair styles, pause for a moment and realize that when the chips are down, your people, including those with names such as Oprah, Whoopi, and Barack are all that you have got.

us on that day. He and my dad shared the same pulpit as ministers at our former church. Elder Francis was a strong, hulking man; a gentle giant of sorts. He told my dad and me to go find a chain that was large enough to fit around freezer and together, the three of us would manage to find a way to pull that freezer out.

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HOW A STREET CULTURE THREATENS TO DESTROY THE NEXT GENERATION OF BLACK LEADERS By: Dan Freeman

Aiyyo here’s the situation: idiodicy Nonsense, violence, not a good policy Therefore we must ignore, fighting and fussing Heavy’s at the door so there’ll be no bum-rushing Let’s get together or we’ll be falling apart I heard a brother shot another, it broke my heart I don’t understand the difficulty, people Love your brother, treat him as an equal They call us animals -- mmm mmm, I don’t agree with them I’ll prove them wrong, but right is what your proving them Take heed before I lead to what I’m saying Or we’ll all be on our knees, praying ~ HEAVY D One of the most discussed issues among African-American adults over the age of 40 surrounds the harsh reality that the world that nurtured our generation(s) and provided plentiful avenues for each of us to develop and express our individual uniqueness as we were encouraged to capitalize upon the many increasing opportunities that flowed from the sacrifices of our parents, grandparents, and many African-Americans that we do not know.

Although it is not my intention to romanticize the late-eighties period that I grew up within, for all of its positives one can never forget that it was that period that introduced crack cocaine to the African-American community and the mandatory sentencing guidelines that paved the way for both the prison-industrial-complex and school to prison pipeline.

To borrow from Charles Dickens A Tale of Two Cities, the late-eighties could be remembered in the following manner; “It was the best of times and the worst of times.” While many of my peers concentrated on their academics in a fanatical manner that paved the way for collegiate scholarships, graduate school, and professional careers, there was another population

of individuals, many of whom we were either related to or friends with who chose a different path that they thought would bring them fast money, fame, and power. Unfortunately for such individuals, their best hopes were dashed by repeated arrests, convictions, and lengthy sentences for participating in the drug trade.

Most notable is the reality that these two populations were most certainly distinguishable from one another, I commonly heard the term ‘college boy’ hurled my way in an appreciative way by many segments of African-Americans. Truthfully, I took pride in being able to on site discern if a person were a ‘college boy’ or ‘college girl’. Their status was conveyed in their posture, dress, language, and overall public image. In time, I came to realize that I had little in common, and therefore my paths rarely crossed, with those who were not collegians.

Although we may have been blood related or had been childhood friends, there came a moment when our paths diverted and never came back together.

Put simply, during the lateeighties, there was a wide-gulf between those aspiring for degrees and professional careers and those who had chosen criminality as a way of life.

Considering the recent shootings this past school year involving students at Prairie View A & M University and Texas Southern University it appears that the wide-gulf that distinguished African-American collegians from what can be best termed ‘street’ elements of our community, has totally disappeared.

Often there appears to be no discernible difference between the African-American collegian and their less savory counterparts, in fact, one may be able to consider them one and the same. Who would have ever imagined that the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, institutions that are supposed to be independent centers of higher learning that nurture Continue Reading Online Online @ Aframnews.com

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JUSTICE OR ELSE!

Experts tell us that when people are dealing with an addiction there is no way to help them until they have hit “rock bottom”. It is this hitting “rock bottom” that provides for them an opportunity to realize that they have a significant problem that they, and they alone, must not only own, but also address. Put simply, they must be the primary agent in saving themselves.

We MUST Understand, Considering the historic economic exploitation and miserable experiences of Black folk in America, one could comfortably say that we have hit our “rock bottom” and it is time for us to pick ourselves up, examine our problem, own this problem, and begin definitive steps to solve this problem. This is the reason that the Nation of Islam’s Minister Louis Farrakhan’s call for a return to Washington, D.C., to honor the 20th Anniversary of the Million Man March this past weekend is so important.

Instead of calling for atonement, this recent gathering operated under a slogan of “Justice or Else”. Although this statement could be interpreted in many ways, many consider it a veiled threat to white powerbrokers while others consider it a call for AfricanAmericans to rally amongst themselves and develop concrete plans, which they will efficiently and effectively execute, to secure justice not only for themselves, but also for those generations who will come behind them. Minister Farrakhan stated the truth when he told the audience “When the brothers and sisters arose in Ferguson, you didn’t have any money, you

had a principle, a principle you were willing to suffer for, that you felt was bigger than yourself and life.”

One of the more impressive aspects of the “Justice or Else” movement is undoubtedly Minister Farrakhan’s statement that this is “not a moment, but a movement.” Anyone who understands the major problems affecting the African-American community would understand that the social, educational, economic, and political problems affecting the Black community must be addressed in a methodical and scientific manner that guarantees the reversal of contemporary problems such as: • The current unemployment rate for Black men has been double that of their white counterparts for the past 20 years.

• The current unemployment rate for Black youth is an incredible 51%.

• African-Americans are six times more likely than whites to be detained/incarcerated in the American penal system.

• African-Americans routinely receive harsher sentences than their white counterparts.

Considering that AfricanAmericans routinely get the “short-end of the stick” regardless of the venue, one has to wonder if our people have finally hit “rockbottom”. I agree with Farrakhan’s statement that “there must come a time when we say, enough is enough. It must change, and I am willing to do whatever it takes to

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bring about that change.”

It is this determination to change the current situation that our people find themselves in, a status that will most certainly not change unless we change it, that must motivate our people to come together, mobilize their resources, and work collectively to support one another.

Minister Farrakhan’s reminds us that “If we are denied what is rightfully due to us, then there has to be unified action that we take that will force the justice that we seek.” It is this type of effort that we must implement to develop our own economy that would allow us to stop begging whites for jobs and develop enough political power that law enforcement officers will no longer feel that they can come into our community and kill our children (Tamir Rice), murder African-American men and women, and even disrespect our elected officials such as the recent tazing of a Prairie View Councilman.

This ultimately leads us to our original question of “Justice or else.” Unfortunately, it appears that for some within our community, that none of the above issues has led our people to hitting their “rock bottom.” And until they reach that point, there appears to be little that we can do to open their eyes to how we can unify and solve our problems.

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to have a say in important issues that affect your community. “On Election Day, every vote matters and we will host this kind of event, each Political Season for the community” said Erica Davis.

To Kick-Off Early Voting in Acres Homes, Thursday, October 15th, Galilee Missionary Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 6616 D. S Bailey Lane, Houston TX 77091 hosted a final meet and greet for the community with Municipal Candidates before early voting takes place. Today is the first day that the community can go to the poles and vote early.

“We need to figure out how to attract more young people. I’m thinking a social media take over” said Chelsea Davis

Your vote is your voice as an American citizen. It’s your opportunity to be heard, to hold elected officials accountable for their decisions and

The 2015 Municipal Candidates were able to meet their constituents for the last time "face to face" before

I admit I used to be opposed to the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance (HERO). But I've looked into it and realized I was misinformed. All that stuff we've been hearing about bathrooms isn't true. HERO does not allow any man into women and girls' restrooms. What the equal rights law, or Proposition 1, really is about is protecting Black people -- and many other folks, like women and the disabled, from discrimination.

Most of us know firsthand that discrimination is a real problem - even in 2015. The three Black attorneys who went to the Gaslamp nightclub on Washington were charged a $20 cover while the white patrons got in for free.

Or how the police profile our men and boys and women like Sandra Bland, all day everyday and kill us and give us cases for breathing while Black.

This is our reality. And it's not just in the criminal injustice system, it is everywhere from housing to education to employment and everywhere in between.

Right now, there is no local remedy for racial discrimination.

Yes, we could file a federal lawsuit, but who has the time and that kind of money to hire a lawyer and go through the federal bureaucracy? Also it's not easy to get a lawyer to go against the police. Under HERO, every time we believe we've been discriminated

against then we can, for free, file a complaint under HERO. 200 other cities in Texas, including the major ones like Dallas, San Antonio and Austin, in Texas, have a HERO-like ordinance to deal with discrimination.

Houston needs ones too.

Specifically related to the police, under HERO, you can go and complain at the City about crooked HPD officers or any other police that are operating within the Houston city limits and make a complaint. It's free.

The City, and not the law-enforcement agency that discriminated against you, will investigate. So we don't have to worry about fake internal affairs systems that are currently set up where the fox is watching the henhouse. If the City finds that there was discrimination, then for each incidence of discrimination, there's up to a $500 fine. What else is good about the complaint process under HERO is that it will track instances of discrimination where the City will finally have statistics compiled to get the Justice Department to come in and investigate rogue police agencies in the Houston area.

Let's look at this so-called bathroom argument. It's not true.

Opponents of the equal rights ordinance claim men can go in women's bathrooms. That's already illegal and would still be illegal if HERO passes.

Anyone, including predators, who go into the wrong restroom now or any time in the future should and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Period.

Don't be fooled by bathroom commercials or what you hear on the news. Some people are trying to use HERO as a scare tactic to trick you.

It's time Houstonians looked into the facts of what is on the ballot: it's about helping us deal locally with discrimination - from bad-apple police, employers or club owners or whoever who may not do the right thing unless a law was in place locally and would punish them relatively quickly.

This is about jobs, too. In this day and age, cities don't want the image that it discriminates. That's bad for business. Companies or sporting franchises will think twice about coming to Houston – and therefore hiring new employees - if the HERO fails. We've seen this happen in other cities.

Discrimination has no place in our city. Discrimination against any Houstonian–based on race, age, and religion, pregnancy, and more - creates an unequal playing field. The equal rights law levels that playing field by protecting us from discrimination in employment, housing and public spaces like restaurants.

That’s why I’m now glad to join more than 70 local faith leaders, the

early voting began. Rev. Dr. Edwin A. Davis, Pastor and his daughters have placed emphasis on their community in Acres Homes where Galilee Missionary Baptist Church is the center of the community. "We've had enough forums, it is now time for the community to speak to each candidate face to face"- Pastor Edwin Davis. In attendance were Aldine School Board and HISD candidates along with 2016 Judicial Candidates.

Candidates in attendance were: Mayoral Candidates: Sylvester Turner, Ben Hall • Houston City Council Candidates: Vince Duncan, Chris Brown, Amanda Edwards, Roland Chavez, Jew Don Boney, Jennifer Pool,

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• Judicial Candidates: Erica William Carter, Ramona Franklin. Julie Countiss, and Kevinn Robinnson.

• Aldine School Board: Patricia Bourgeoius, Tony Diaz • Houston ISD School Board: Dr. McCullough The Purpose of the Meet and Greet was to allow the community to ask their own questions and get a feel for the candidates. “This was a great event simply because I could ask them about certain things that they would change in our community – said an attendee.

Early Voting begins Today, Monday, October 19th for the city elections.

The Miseducation of H.E.R.O. ~ Why We Should Vote for Proposition 1 NAAP Houston Branch, Houston Area Urban League and many others to vote Yes on Proposition 1 on November 3. These leaders agree that all Houstonians should be treated fairly and equally by the laws of our city, and should have the opportunity to earn a living to provide for themselves and their families, without fear of being legally fired for reasons that have nothing to do with their job performance.

The Ordinance used to be a law on the books before it was suspended.

But while it was in effect, according to official city data, 56 percent of the claims filed involved racial discrimination.

There is no way Rev. Bill Lawson, who stood with Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., when others wouldn’t would support an ordinance that allows men in women’s restrooms.

That’s why he supports HERO because he understands that HERO is a tool to help us fight discrimination.

One more thing I know is racists hate to be called racists. Not only will HERO call racists racists but it will fine racists for being racists.

The most important question for the anti-HERO folks is this: even if you hate gay people and you believe they are committing sins, do you hate them more than you love your

son or grandson or Sandra Bland or your father or sister or mother or Tamir Rice? That’s the question. We should love Black people more than we hate gay people, even if we hate them at all. I want my people, Black people, to have more tools to fight the discrimination that happens to us all day everyday. When was the last time you got a fox watching the henhouse internal affairs investigation in your favor? For that matter, when was the last time you won a lawsuit for police brutality or even got a lawyer to take a case for police brutality? Ask Robbie Tolan. We saw how the judge and the system screwed him. I’m all for no more the police policing the police when we complain of them putting cases on, profiling, beating and killing us. I want the City conducting an independent investigation of them without interference from them. I want tools that can be used for free and that have a relatively quick turnaround compared to expensive lawsuits.

HERO is that tool.

We need this law back on the books. The Equal Rights Ordinance is a good thing for the Black community and a good thing for Houston. So please join me in voting for protection of Black people's rights by voting for HERO, otherwise known as City of Houston Proposition 1.

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UNDERSTANDING THE LAW: DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED (DWI)

Many of us have been faced with the situation of going out for drinks and then having to drive home afterwards. This could potentially be a very unfortunate and sometimes dangerous predicament. Unfortunate because you could easily be pulled over and charged with driving while intoxicated, dangerous because you could be putting your life and the drivers around you at risk.

My best advice is to avoid situations where you will have to drink and drive, but if you are ever pulled over after having one drink or several drinks, these are some helpful tips to keep in mind.

1. A common misconception is that you have to be drunk in order to get a DWI. In Texas you do not have to be drunk in order to establish intoxication for the purposes of a DWI. The most common way to prove DWI is showing that an individual’s blood alcohol concentration is 0.08 or more. For some individuals having one drink can result in them exceeding the legal limit.

2. When being pulled over, stop right away or when you are able to make a safe stop.

Do not attempt to continue driving as this could lead to additional criminal charges.

3. Cooperate with the officer. Be polite, do not attempt to argue or challenge the officer.

HEY, YOU HAVE RIGHTS! As a registered voter in Texas, you have the right to: A ballot with written instructions on how to cast a ballot.

Ask the polling place official for instructions on how to cast a ballot (but not suggestions on how to vote).

Cast your vote in secret and free from intimidation.

Receive up to two more ballots if you make a mistake

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You are being recorded and your actions could be used Collins against you in court.

4. Avoid answering questions such as, “How much Attorney have you had to drink?”. You have the right to remain at Law silent, try and say as little as possible during your arrest and ask for an attorney; your statements may be used against you in court.

5. You have the right to refuse to partake in any field sobriety tests, such as: walking in a straight line, reciting the alphabets, etc.

6. You have the right to decline a breathalyzer test. Breath testing is often found to be unreliable and can be challenged in court. If you refuse a breath test, the officer must obtain a warrant to draw blood.

Attorney Krystin Collins is a native of the Acres Homes Community. She is a graduate of Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law and has been a licensed attorney since 2009.

Her primary practice areas are criminal defense, civil litigation, personal injury, estate planning, and divorce. She may be contacted at 713-775-0332 or krystin.collins@gmail.com.

while marking the ballot.

Bring an interpreter to assist you as you qualify to vote if you do not understand the English language.

Help to cast your ballot if you cannot write, see the ballot, or understand the language in which it is written.

Report a possible voting rights abuse to the Secretary of State (1.800.252.8683) or to your local election official.

Cast a provisional ballot if your name does not appear

on the list of registered voters or you do not have proper identification.

Vote once at any early voting location during the early voting period within the territory conducting the election.

File an administrative complaint with the Secretary of State concerning violations of federal and state voting procedures.

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Public Speaking & Philanthropic Work

HOUSTON - Financial manager and community leader Ryan Akers announces the launch of his personal website, www.RyanAkers.org. The website is a public platform to highlight his frequent public speaking roles, as well as to bring much-deserved attention to Sky’s the Limit Youth Center and his role in President Barack Obama’s “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative.

After a successful military career -long employment in the financial services industry, Mr. Akers works tirelessly to build wealth for and empower his clientele, both as the CEO of a national firm Capital Income Tax and as a subject matter expert and speaker on financial, business, entrepreneurship, and youth services topics.

His firm is a multifaceted financial services company, providing income tax prepara-

tion, tax counseling, strategic planning, wealth management, debt resolution services, and college planning guidance for individuals and businesses.

Mr. Akers’ speaking work reflects his diverse experience.

Sample speaking topics include high net worth philanthropy trends, charting higher investment returns, complex tax questions, the role of technology in wealth management, the challenges of the current tax environment, and the discrepancies of generational wealth versus generational debt.

His personal connection to community organizations and his experience as founder of Sky’s the Limit Youth Center allow him to present engaging real-life anecdotes and examples of philanthropic success in action.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Kitchen Pipe Replacement (Bid) Houston First Corporation requests bids from experienced entities to replace approximately 931.5 feet of drainage pipe at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

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HONOR STUDENTS INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS

(Marshall, Texas) The Wiley College chapter of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) inducted 25 students into its honor society during a special ceremony Friday night in the Julius S. Scott Sr. Chapel. The organization recognizes freshmen and sophomores who maintain at least a 3.4 grade point average and rank in the top 20 percent of their class.

During the ceremony, students were commended for their accomplishments by the evening’s speaker, the Rev. Tori Butler, associate pastor at Williams Memorial United Methodist Church in Texarkana, Texas. She told students that God will guide them through every journey in life.

FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE HONOR STUDENTS OF WILEY COLLEGE

Wiley junior Nateisha Choice serves as president of the Wiley chapter of the NSCS. Her goals for the organization center on continuing to attain excellence in academics and serving the community. “We want to be one of the best chapters in the nation,” she said.

The new members are Ebony Carr, Kenisha Pugh, Rebecca Rios, Devin Grant, Anthony Dockery, Emanuel Echols, Keziah Muhuhu, Jemorie Holdman, Efrain Duran, Terrell Hopson, Nataysha Mitchell, Shel’von Ross, Qu’Taija Gibson, Taylor Cooper, Andre Earls, Kametrice Gray, Paris DeVault, Amber Jones, Maureen Rono, Kenisha Arthur, Michael Sakala, Fatoumata

ALDINE -Ninth grade students weren’t alive or old enough to be touched emotionally

by September 11, 2001. That day is a history lesson for students today. At Aldine Ninth Grade School, students spent time studying and researching the event in U.S. history.

Most adults remember exactly where they were on 9/11. The same can’t be said for most school-aged students. A high school senior was 3 or 4 at the time.

On the morning of 9/11, jetliners slammed into the World Trade Center, Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania. Elementary and middle school students never saw televised images of the crumbling towers. They didn’t see the many first-responders who lost their lives in trying to save others. They never felt the threat of terrorism that rose 14 years ago.

Art teacher Leanne Dry had students in her classes create a project. After studying the events of 9/11, they also reflected on what their parents told them. Students then created artwork to show their feelings about this moment in history.

The Aldine Ninth students placed the artwork on a 9/11 Memorial Wall in the cafeteria. This served as a reminder that no one will forget 9/11.

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Houston Independent School District - Students in second grade and below will no longer be sent home for disciplinary issues, according to a proposed policy update going before the Board of Education on Thursday.

Under the proposal, campus administrators would not be allowed to suspend or expel pre-kindergarten through second-grade students in response to behavioral or disciplinary issues — except as required by state law. The policy revision further explains that students in third through fifth grades should only be removed

Dacosta, Shondrea Burts, Ernest Mack, and Tamika Allen.

With Friday’s induction, Wiley’s chapter now has over 100 members. Each new inductee received a pin and certificate of membership. The primary advisor of NSCS is Mr. Ricardo Kirkland, Freshman Academy Coordinator. The secondary advisory for the organization is Dr. Joseph L. Morale, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services.

The Wiley College chapter of NSCS is the first on a college campus in East Texas. It was established in 2013. The NSCS has active chapters at more than 300 colleges and universities in the United States.

FORT BEND ISD – For the past few years, the Clements High School Navy JROTC unit has partnered with Wreaths Across America-Houston (WAA-H), a non-profit organization dedicated to honoring our veterans for their service and sacrifice, to raise funds to purchase wreaths for more than 60,000 gravesites at the Houston National Cemetery.

This year, the cadets are trying to reach a goal of $36,000 to purchase 2,400 wreaths. The community can help Clements cadets reach their goal by making a $15 donation toward the purchase of a single wreath. For every $15 wreath a cadet sells, the NJROTC unit receives $5. To make a donation, follow the link http://waahouston. donorpages.com/HoustonWreathProject/ClementsNJROTC to the “Clements NJROTC Team Page” or go to www.waahouston.com.

Although WAA-H has not yet reached its goal of supplying wreaths for all gravesites at Houston National Cemetery, each year the organization makes a huge step for Houston as we honor our fallen heroes.

The Clements cadets will have the opportunity to see the results of their fundraising efforts as they take part in Wreath Day, on December 12, 2015 at the Houston National Cemetery. The cadets will serve as an Honor Guard during the wreath ceremony, which begins at 11:00 a.m. The community is invited to attend. For more details about the ceremony and the campaign, visit www.waahouston.com

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Although it can affect everyone, it is even more dangerous in babies, elders, and people with certain health conditions.

Dispel the myths about the flu and protect your family against this spreadable virus. Support your decision to get the flu with answers to common questions about the Flu Shot: • QUESTION: Can the flu shot give you the flu?

• ANSWER: No. There is no live flu virus in the shot; therefore it cannot cause the flu.

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QUESTION: Can I take antibiotics for the flu?

ANSWER: No. The flu is a virus, therefore antibiotics will not help. There are some antiviral drugs that may be prescribed to help treat the flu.

QUESTION: What if I am scared of needles?

ANSWER: There is a nasal spray vaccine. It is available for ages 2 to 49. Ask your health care provider if you are eligible to receive it.

QUESTION: When does flu season begin?

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usually starts around October and ends in May. • QUESTION: Who in my family needs the flu shot?

• ANSWER: The flu shot is for everyone starting with children ages 6 months to 17 years old, adults 18 and older, and women who are pregnant. Adults ages 65 years and older get a higherdose vaccine.

• QUESTION: When should I get the flu shot?

• ANSWER: The CDC recommends that you get the flu shot as soon as it is available. It takes about 2 weeks after the injection to provide protection against the flu.

• QUESTION: What can I do to prevent getting the flu?

• ANSWER: The flu shot is the best way to keep you from getting the flu. Along with the flu shot, you should also wash your hands often, cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and avoid close contact with sick people.

Even healthy children and adults can get sick from the flu, so be sure to protect you and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. For more information regarding the flu shot, ask your healthcare provider or visit www.cdc. gov/flu.

PAINT THE NIGHT PINK HOSTED BY HOUSTON METHODIST WILLOWBROOK HOSPITAL

HOUSTON - Bring someone you love to Paint the Night Pink at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, a celebration of breast health awareness. The free community event will be held on Thursday, October 22, from 6-8 p.m. in the first floor Conference Center.

Dr. Loren Rourke, a breast surgical oncologist at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital and Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital will join a panel of breast health experts to answer attendees questions.

• Here are a few Paint the Night Pink highlights: • Enjoy a strolling dinner and live music • Take a tour of the Breast Care Center • Bring your questions to our physician panel Q&A session • On site mammograms are available • Schedule your mammogram appointment at our Breast Imaging Center of Excellence • Learn how to perform a self-examination • Meet our diagnostic breast care and cancer navigators • Relax with a free foot massage Registration is required for Paint the Night Pink. Register online at houstonmethodist.org/events or call 281.737.2500. All attendees will receive a special gift.

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African-American News&Issues Endorses HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (HCC) ELECTIONS Board of Trustees, District III Florida “Flo” Cooper Board of Trustees, District IV Carolyn Evans-Shabazz Board of Trustees, District VI John P Hansen Board of Trustees, District VIII Eva Loredo African-American News&Issues Endorses SPRING ISD ELECTIONS Trustee, Position 6 Ron Crier Trustee, Position 7 Jana Gonzales

African-American News&Issues Endorses HOUSTON ISD ELECTIONS

Board of Trustees, District III Ramiro Fonseca Board of Trustees, District VIII Juliet Stipeche Board of Trustees, District II Dr Youlette Jayne “Baby Jane” McCullough

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African-American News&Issues Endorses CY-FAIRBANKS ISD ELECTIONS Trustee, Position 1 Thomas Jackson Trustee, Position 2 Christine Hartley Trustee, Position 3 Natalie Blasingame Trustee, Position 4 Debbie Blackshear

African-American News&Issues Endorses ALDINE ISD ELECTIONS Trustee, Position 1 Patricia “Pat” Bourgeois Trustee, Position 2 Paul A Shanklin Trustee, Position 6 Merlin D Griggs Trustee, Position 7 Viola M Garcia

African-American News&Issues Endorses ALIEF ISD ELECTIONS Trustee, Position 1 Gigi Myung Trustee, Position 2 Rick Moreno Trustee, Position 3 Ann Williams

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African-American News&Issues endorses Amanda Edwards for City Council At-Large Position 4

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Why I am Running for HISD Trustee District VI

I have always been a fighter for you and will be that same person as the District IV trustee. I never sold you out on city council and won't sell you out on the school board. I am qualified. I have worked with at risk kids at HISD for 15 years.

I have worked with principles administrators students parents and guardians.

I am committed to hiring a superintendent that is committed to keeping neighborhood schools open and not closing them; who is transparent and accountable; who puts equal programming in neighborhood schools as he/she does in the magnet schools so that our children will want to attend our neighborhood schools; to provide not only reading, writing, science and math, but also trades because not

everyone will go to college; to provide afterschool and summer activities for our neighborhood schools; to hire and retain good teachers who understand the communities of the schools in which they work; to provide nurses and librarians in our schools; and to provide social support services for our struggling students so that the schools are equipped to deal with the special problems that they may have. I commit to fight to hold the crooks who stole the bond money accountable whether it's suing them or trying to get charges filed against them in the criminal courts.

I, Jolanda Jones, will hunt down and attack ways to get fairness for our kids like I hunted and attacked those cowardly burglars who broke

into my car on that viral video.

This will be a victory that I will not take for granted. Please get out and vote. Consequently I lost and we lost our fighte on city council but I have always been an unapologetic fighter for Black people! Let's not make the same mistake as last time. With Jolanda in this HISD race, you are bound to see change. Join in and vote for me, Jolanda Jones, the people's fighter, for HISD Trustee District IV!

African-American News&Issues endorses Jolanda Jones for Houston ISD Board of Trustees, District IV

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HARRIS COUNTY ELECTIONS - PROPOSITION 1 THE ISSUANCE OF $700,000,000.00 HARRIS COUNTY ROAD IMPROVEMENT BONDS, OF WHICH $60,000,000.00 SHALL BE FOR SUBDIVISION STREET REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR, AND THE LEVYING OF THE TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF. HARRIS COUNTY ELECTIONS - PROPOSITION 2 THE ISSUANCE OF $60,000,000.00 HARRIS COUNTY PARKS BONDS AND THE LEVYING OF THE TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF. HARRIS COUNTY ELECTIONS - PROPOSITION 3 THE ISSUANCE OF $24,000,000.00 HARRIS COUNTY VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH ADOPTION AND CARE CENTER BONDS AND THE LEVYING OF THE TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF. HARRIS COUNTY ELECTIONS - PROPOSITION 4 THE ISSUANCE OF $64,000,000.00 HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT BONDS AND THE LEVYING OF THE TAX OF THE DISTRICT IN PAYMENT THEREOF.

HARRIS COUNTY ELECTIONS - PROPOSITION 4 THE ISSUANCE OF $64,000,000.00 HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT BONDS AND THE LEVYING OF THE TAX OF THE DISTRICT IN PAYMENT THEREOF. BAYTOWN CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT (CCPD) SPECIAL ELECTION - PROPOSITION 1 Whether the Baytown Crime Control and Prevention District should be continued for five (5) years and the crime control prevention district sales and use tax should be continued for five (5) years.

BAYTOWN FIRE CONTROL, PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DISTRICT (FCPEMSD) SPECIAL ELECTION - PROPOSITION 1 Whether the Baytown Fire Control, Prevention, and Emergency Medical Services District should be continued for five (5) years and whether the fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district sales and use tax should be continued for five (5) years.

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African-American News&Issues Endorses CITY OF HOUSTON ELECTIONS Mayor Sylvester Turner City Council District A Brenda Stardig City Council District B Jerry Davis City Council District C Ellen R Cohen City Council District D Dwight A Boykins City Council District F Richard Nguyen City Council District G Sandie Mullins Moger City Council District H Roland M Chavez City Council District I Herlinda Garcia City Council District J Mike Laster City Council District K Larry Green City Council At-Large Position 2 Andrew C Burks Jr City Council At-Large Position 3 Michael Kubosh (i) City Council At-Large Position 5 Philippe Nassif Controller Jew Don Boney

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African-American News&Issues Endorses CITY OF BELLAIRE ELECTIONS Mayor Andrew Friedberg

Services Available to Voters with Special Needs in Texas Voter Registration People with disabilities have the right to register to vote so long as they are eligible, which means they: Are citizens of the United States; Are at least 17 years and 10 months old at time of registration (but to vote, they must be 18 years of age by Election Day); Have not been finally convicted of a felony, To Continue reading visit www.votetexas.gov

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CITY OF HOUSTON PROPOSITION 1 - H.E.R.O. (Relating to the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance) Are you in favor of the Houston Equal Rights Ordinance, Ord. No. 2014-530, which prohibits discrimination in city employment and city services, city contracts, public accommodations, private employment, and housing based on an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, familial status, marital status, military status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or pregnancy?

CITY OF HOUSTON PROPOSITION 2- TERMS IN OFFICE (Relating to Term Limits for City Elective Office) Shall the City Charter of the City of Houston be amended to reduce the number of terms of elective offices to no more than two terms in the same office and limit the length for all terms of elective office to four years, beginning in January 2016; and provide for transition?

ALDINE ISD - PROPOSITION 1 THE ISSUANCE OF $798,000,000 OF BONDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION, AND EQUIPMENT OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND THE PURCHASE OF SITES FOR SCHOOL BUILDINGS, AND THE LEVYING OF THE TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF. SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (SANJAC) BOND ELECTION - PROPOSITION

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reetings! I am Georgia Provost, an excited candidate for City Council At-large Position 1. In 2013, I was a candidate for City Council District D. There were 12 in that tough race and I made the runoff.

I am a business-owner, a proud mother, and a community volunteer. I participate in the business, cultural, educational, humanitarian, political and religious/spiritual sectors of Greater Houston’s life. My role on the Helfman/Provost Fundraising Team is to raise funds for injured or fallen law enforcement officers and their families, MHMRA, KTSA, TSU and other charitable organizations.

Houston has REAL problem, need REAL solutions and I am the REAL person for City Council At-Large Position 1. I believe I am best qualified to fill the seat. I hope you feel the same. I am please requesting your advice, financial support and your vote during early voting or on November 3, 2015.

African-American News&Issues endorses Georgia Provost for City Council At-Large Position 1

WALLER ISD BOND ELECTION - PROPOSITION THE ISSUANCE OF $71,320,000 BONDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, ACQUISITION AND EQUIPMENT OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN THE DISTRICT, THE CONSTRUCTION OF ATHLETIC AND PARKING FACILITIES, TECHNOLOGY AND SECURITY UPGRADES, AND THE PURCHASE OF NECESSARY SCHOOL SITES, AND THE PURCHASE OF NEW SCHOOL BUSES AND THE LEVYING OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF. SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (SANJAC) BOND ELECTION - PROPOSITION

THE ISSUANCE OF $425,000,000 BONDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, ACQUISITION AND EQUIPMENT OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN THE DISTRICT, SCHOOL SITES AND THE LEVYING OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF.

THE ISSUANCE OF $425,000,000 BONDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, ACQUISITION AND EQUIPMENT OF SCHOOL BUILDINGS IN THE DISTRICT, SCHOOL SITES AND THE LEVYING OF A TAX IN PAYMENT THEREOF.

that we can not afford to watch who we give “our money” to because it is of utmost necessity that we do. That is one thing that is understood. However, majority of the time we have the power of who we entrust “our money” to. But the one thing that no one can control or have any influence whatsoever of is “our vote”.

Certain members of the Black community freely give money away and spend it on a variety of things, yet that’s their prerogative. Nevertheless, there is “our vote” no one can force us to vote or even persuade or control who or whether we vote. But the thing is when we fail to utilize “our vote” which many people do not realize is simply “our voice” then we lose control or we neglect our right to speak and say anything.

Of course the United States Constitution grants according to

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No Vote, No Voice!

For the last several months, I have intentionally and repetitively left on the front page of every African-American News & Issues edition a slogan that is of extreme importance to members of every community and especially the Black community. Anyone that has been in my presence or have read any of my editorials before now will no what comes next.

Because I have relentlessly expressed these sentiments hoping and believing that we Africans living in America would get the message. This phrase that I am referring to is, “Your Money and Your Vote – these are the most powerful things you have; be careful who you give them to.” There is a meaning and a reason why I have re-emphasized this message.

There are some things, places, people and otherwise

the First Amendment the right to freedom of speech. But I’m making reference to making our voices heard where it really does matter.

Now make no mistake, I am not stating that no one within the community has a right to be heard. It is just that so many people go around bragging and boasting about how, for the first time in American History we have a Black president; seating in the highest seat in office that any man can. Yes that is a great accomplishment and those that read African-American News & Issues quite often have read me offer my compliments as well.

We MUST Understand that even being the president although, he is one that is entitled to certain executive orders, powers and procedures; along with that responsibility comes many others. For instance the entitlement of having to go through certain methods to get certain bills

passed and other things done for the American people which has to go through the House and Senate which collectively makes up Congress.

We MUST Understand the restrictions and limitations that it places upon the POTUS when he is a Democrat and has to be upheld by a strategic Republican party that opposes every single thing that he presents, supports, suggests or even brings to the fore-front.

Though I have wishful thinking of our POTUS and believe that he is going to put his best foot forward and deal with the hand that he has been dealt no matter what.

Hence, there is still almost a blatant reality, that if you think these last six years have been something on President Barack Obama then you just ain’t seen nothing yet; especially with the Republican party making a hefty sweep in the most recent elections held

on Tuesday of this past week.

Ultimately, I have to agree with Author Earl Ofari Hutchison who stated that, “The brutal reality is that a GOP controlled Congress, a GOP White House, a lock down Supreme Court and a majority of GOP controlled state... legislatures and governorships would pose something that America hasn’t seen in decades, and that’s a GOP dominated America.” So, Black America prepare yourselves because that is what we are facing at this point and time in history.

As it was, there were two Black men that held two of the three highest seats in the country that any man can. I believe that we all know that Eric Holder has resigned as Attorney General; although that within itself is another editorial.

At the end of the day all I am stressing is that if you don’t

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