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“Choose wisely who you allow to control your mind; Your Money & Your Vote these are the most powerful things you have; Be careful who you give them to.” ~Roy Douglas Malonson, Publisher~

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Don’t Miss the Healthcare Deadline

The March 31st deadline to It appears that young people sign up for health care coverage are not going to be deterred from under the historical Affordable participating in the program by Care Act is rapidly approaching. vicious and patently false antiMore than three million people health care advertising financed have signed up for coverage since by ultra - conservative groups the enrollment period began in that oppose the legislation. The October of last year, according to nation’s young are not as naïve as officials from the Department of some think.

Health and Human Services. Now Recently, Health and Human is the time to find those who have Services Secretary Kathleen not signed up, and urge them to Sebelius and I encouraged people enroll. to sign up for the coverage at a During the month of January, press conference held at Paul 300,000 young people between Quinn College. Rallies and events the ages of 18 and 34 selected urging people to enroll have taken healthcare plans. The total number place throughout North Texas. in that age group that has selected The enrollment deadline of March health care plans since open enof 31st is rapidly approaching. rollment began is 807,500, accordEven though officials in Texas ing to federal health officials. refused to establish a state-run During that same period, 1.1 exchange, where uninsured people million Americans used the state could purchase affordable healthand federal exchanges to sign up care coverage, more than 200,000 for health insurance. Total enrollTexans have enrolled. Texas has ment during the first four months the highest percentage of uninreached 3.3 million Americans. sured citizens in the country. The No doubt the number would be Texas exchange is being run by higher but for technical glitches the federal government. with the federal exchange, which The refusal by Texas Governor have been corrected.

Rick Perry to establish a state-run A recent poll by Gallup found exchange, and accept Medicaid that nearly 16 percent of all adults expansion is soon going to hit in the United States are without Texas taxpayers in our wallets. health insurance. The percentage Secretary Sebelius said that it has been steadily dropping since would cost Texas $18 million the heath care law was enacted. each day that it refused to accept We must continue to work to see it Medicaid expansion.

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Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson TX 30th Dist.

Act, Medicaid, which provides healthcare coverage for those who live under the poverty line and for the disabled, would be paid for entirely by the federal government for the first three years. Thereafter, the government will pay 90 percent of the costs, still a great deal for the states. It makes no sense for Texas officials to refuse the federal offer.

While some Republicans argue that the Affordable Care Act is burdensome, I believe that the real reason that they continue to oppose this legislation is an acrimonious dislike for President Obama.

And some of his detractors will do anything to see his presidency go down in history as a failure.

But people with sound judgment and those who support the Affordable Care Act will not allow President Obama’s opponents to be victorious. When the history of our country is written, the Affordable Care Act will be viewed as significant as Social Security and Medicare.

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inority firms provide nearly 6 million Americans with sustainable jobs and build wealth in our communities.

For 45 years, the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) has led Federal Government efforts to provide focused support to a critical sector of the U.S. economy- our nation’s 5.8 million minority-owned firms.

These companies contribute to local economies and provide much needed jobs for Americans of all backgrounds and cultures. They operate in urban centers and rural

communities. As we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the War on Poverty, it is minority-owned firms that are on the front lines.

I applaud MBDA on its 45th Anniversary. Established by executive order, MBDA has worked tirelessly and diligently to promote the growth and global competitiveness of the minority business community. And the results speak for themselves. Over the last five years in particular, MBDA has assisted firms gain access to over $19 billion in contracts and capital resulting in the creation and retention of nearly 60,000 jobs. Since

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Presidential Proclamation -Women’s History Month, 2014

Throughout our Nation’s history, American women have led movements for social and economic justice, made groundbreaking scientific discoveries, enriched our culture with stunning works of art and literature, and charted bold directions in our foreign policy.

They have served our country with valor, from the battlefields of the Revolutionary War to the deserts of Iraq and mountains of Afghanistan. During Women’s History Month, we recognize the victories, struggles, and stories of the women who have made our country what it is today.

This month, we are reminded that even in America, freedom and justice have never come easily. As part of a centuries-old and everevolving movement, countless women have put their shoulder to the wheel of progress -- activists who gathered at Seneca Falls and gave expression to a righteous cause; trailblazers who defied convention and shattered glass ceilings; millions who claimed control of their own bodies, voices, and lives. Together, they have pushed our Nation toward equality, liberation, and acceptance of women’s right -- not only to choose their own destinies -- but also to shape the futures of peoples and nations.

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my election to Congress, I have worked closely with the Agency and its MBDA Business Center in Houston to bring hundreds of those jobs to Texas.

In the coming years, the growth of America’s workforce will come from minorities and we need strong minority businesses to achieve maximum economic growth. I am certain MBDA will lead the nation to achieving our full potential.

President Barack Obama President of The United States

Through the grit and sacrifice of generations, American women and girls have gained greater opportunities and more representation than ever before. Yet they continue to face workplace discrimination, a higher risk of sexual assault, and an earnings gap that will cost the average woman hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of her working lifetime.

As women fight for their seats at the head of the table, my Administration offers our unwavering support. The first bill I signed as President was the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which made it easier for women to challenge pay discrimination. Under the Affordable Care Act, we banned insurance companies from charging women more because of their gender, and we continue to defend this law against those who would let women’s bosses influence their health care decisions.

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Why America Refuses to Face Up to Its Slave Past Earl Ofari Hutchinson

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his news item shocked some. Two unnamed Academy members said they picked 12 Years a Slave as their choice for Best Picture of the year. It subsequently got the award. The shock, though, was that the unnamed members candidly admitted that they did not see the film. They minced no words as to why. It was just too painful and disturbing to watch this kind of film. But this really shouldn’t be much of a shock.

Facing the horror of slavery is a tough nut to crack not simply because it entails facing an inconvenient truth about past racial dehumanization, but because it entails facing the real truth that slavery still corrodes in big and little ways American life. This starts with the truth of why and how slavery became a respected and legitimate part of American life in the first place.

The U.S. government encoded slavery in the Constitution and protected and nourished it for a century. Traders, insurance companies, bankers, shippers, and landowners made billions off of it. Their ill-gotten profits fueled America’s industrial and agricultural might. For decades after slavery’s end, White trade unions excluded Blacks and confined them to the dirtiest, poorest paying jobs.

While it’s true that many Whites and Non-White immigrants came to America after the Civil War they were not subjected to the decades of relentless racial terror and legal segregation, as were Blacks. Through the decades of slavery and Jim Crow segrega-

tion, African-Americans were transformed into the poster group for racial deviancy. The image of Blacks as lazy, crime- and violence-prone, irresponsible, and sexual predators has stoked White fears and hostility and served as the standard rationale for nearly 4,000 documented lynchings between 1882 and 1968, as well as the countless racial assaults and acts of hate crime violence.

Though some Blacks earn more and live better than ever today, and have gotten boosts from, social and education programs, civil rights legislation, and affirmative action programs, the hideous legacy of slavery is still ever present. The National Urban League in its annual State of Black America reports yearly continually finds that young Blacks are far likelier than Whites to be imprisoned, serve longer terms, and are more likely to receive the death penalty even when their crimes are similar.

Blacks continue to have the highest rates of poverty, infant mortality, violence victimization rates, and health care disparities than any other group in America.

They are still more likely to live in segregated neighborhoods and be refused business and home loans. Their children are more likely to attend failed public schools than any other group, and more likely to be racially profiled on America’s urban streets.

The U.S. government admitted it was legally liable in 1997 to pay the Black survivors and family members of the twodecade long syphilis experiment begun in the 1930s by the U.S. Public Health Service that turned Black patients into human guinea pigs. The survivors got $10 million from the government and an apology from President Clinton.

They were the victims of a blatant medical atrocity conducted with the full knowledge and approval of the U.S. government.

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“We MUST never forget slavery, lynching, Jim Crow Laws, the disrespect of the Black race and the first Black president.”

What’s Going On? History is Repeating Itself

When looking at what the Houston Independent School District is doing closing schools in predominantly Black communities, what comes to mind is a song

by Marvin Gaye called, "What's going on?"

Once again, the Black community has to turn to the United States Justice Department Office of Civil Rights in hopes of finding a remedy for the constant "bullying" at the hands of the people responsible for educating our youth.

What's going on? History is repeating itself and once again people are getting tired of being sick and tired. The pendulum is swinging back and some AfricanAmericans are waking up and smelling the coffee realizing that the gains we thought were here to stay, are nothing more than window dressing that appeased the Black masses and kept them settled and controlled.

However, history reminds us about the words of Texan and former President Lyndon B. Johnson that today defines the attitudes of so many Whites holding majority business and education power positions.

Johnson said.“These Negroes, they’re getting pretty uppity these days, and that’s a problem for us, since they’ve got something now they never had before: the political pull to back up their uppityness.

Now we’ve got to do something about this — we’ve got to give them a little something, just enough to quiet them down, not enough to make a difference.”

This is how many feel and think today about Blacks who

demand fairness and equality. They want us to accept what is dished out to us, be submissive, happy and shut up and go away.

President Johnson's classic quote is clearly alive today because some Blacks have fallen for the "Okeydoke" and taken the "carrot" thinking all is alright and well and that we are equal.

We MUST Understand all things considered: WE HAVE NOT ARRIVED and WE ARE NOT EQUAL in the eyes of power brokers downtown who want to finish what Jim Crow Laws and Black Codes could not - Neutralize the African-American community's impact and render it's people powerless, dependent and subservient.

"If all things were equal, no schools in HISD would be closing and all schools would have the same quality resources, quality books and quality teachers without excuses."

All things equal, HISD would not have Black parents, business leaders, educators and activists hitting the streets, screaming and fighting the board over its proposals to close schools.

We MUST Understand, it is not the schools failing, it's Superintendent Terry Grier and the HISD board that has failed to provide and ensure equal and quality education for every student in every school, be they are Black, White, Green, Yellow or Brown.

The question is not what's going on, but what is the Black community going to do about it?

We MUST Understand that we must step up, use our First Amendment rights, take charge of

- Roy Douglas Malonson

We MUST Understand

By Roy Douglas Malonson, Publisher

our own destiny and demand better with our own voices.

History proves that this works.

Blacks achieved their goal of overturning Plessy V. Ferguson in 1954 when the Supreme Court -- handed down its Brown v. Board of Education ruling. The Court declared unanimously that "separate facilities are inherently unequal," and decreed that the "separate but equal" doctrine could no longer be used in public schools. The civil rights movement occurred in 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama.

Martin Luther King Jr., a young minister of the Baptist church where the Blacks met, became a spokesman for the protest. "There comes a time," he said, "when people get tired ... of being kicked about by the brutal feet of oppression." King was arrested, as he would be again and again, but Blacks in Montgomery sustained the boycott and cut gross bus revenue by 65 percent. About a year later, the Supreme Court ruled that bus segregation, like school segregation, was unconstitutional.

The boycott ended. The civil rights movement had won an important victory.

What history teaches us today is it is important for Blacks to take matters into their own hands and fight for justice, liberty, fairness and the future of our children.

We MUST Understand that if true equality is worth having, it is worth fighting for.

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HERITAGE from pg. 1

HUMBLE- Black Cowboys, legendary African-American figures who drove great cattle herds across the early west, have been idealized in motion pictures, television, and books.

Capturing that rich Cowboy tradition through education and action keeps it real and alive in the hearts of African-Americans and those are several reasons for the 15th Annual Heritage Day Rodeo put on by the Black Professional Cowboys and Cowgirls Association (BPCCA).

“This is an event that celebrates the rich heritage of Black Cowboys and Cowgirls,” said Dwight Judge, who founded the BPCCA in 1999.

“It is truly a family event with its emphasis on education and raising money to help kids get a start in life.”

The event, held at the Humble Civic Center, is sponsored and supported yearly by H-E-B and Silver Eagle Distributors and benefits the youth by providing a special BPCCA scholarship that helps youth with funding their college education.

“Supporting education is a H-E-B community pillar,” said James Harris, Director Supplier Diversity at H-E-B. “We are a proud sponsor each year and enjoy the celebration of rich AfricanAmerican heritage of the cowgirls and cowboys who helped shape TX- 4

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Texas history.”

Silver Eagle could not be reached for comment, but Judge also praised the sponsor for their vision and for supporting youth.

The group maintains a College Scholarship Fund through various fundraising activities. Scholarships are awarded to high school graduates attending a four year accredited university.

The cowboy serves as the great American icon representing courage, hardiness, and independence.

Images of Black cowboys have been scarce in popular culture giving the false impression that African-Americans were not among the men and women who settled the west. In reality, by the time the huge cattle drives of cowboy legend ended, at least 5,000 Black men worked as cowboys.

The word cowboy refers to the men who drove herds of cattle from ranch land in Texas over hundreds of miles of rough and dangerous terrain to the stockyards in the north.

A typical crew consisted of one trail chief, eight cowboys, a wrangler to take care of the horses, and a cook. One historian estimates that an average crew would have included two or three Black

is laid out to bring families together in an atmosphere of tradition and fun and encourage interaction with cowboy, cowgirls and livestock.

"Heritage Day" consists of three major components: The Black "Heritage Day" Rodeo: featuring Black Cowboys & Cowgirls competing in the sport of Rodeo; Concerts: with the rich southern traditions of R&B and Zydeco music; and Exposition: including huge kid zone, games, rides, arts and crafts, and delicious Southern Cuisine.

It also showcases the talents of over 250 cowboys and cowgirls competing in several categories including Bull Riding, Bronco Riding, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling and Women Barrel Race.

There is also a fun event called mutton-busting(sheep riding) competition for boys and girls and calf scrambling that encourages youth to participate and get a feel for cowboy traditions.

“This day is all about families,” he said. “It is a chance for young Black youth, men and women to see many African-American folks in charge and promoting their talents.

This instills and builds the kind of mindset of pride and dignity we would like to see in all our young people.”

U.S. BPCCA also hosts a College Prep Forum as a learning and development seminar for youth.

A panel of Professional People and College Students share their personal experiences and provide valuable coaching tips that will

issue or pay recognition to those who give unselfish services to the community.

This year the rodeo saluted cancer survivors and offered information to increase community awareness about the disease.

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help students in both college and real life.

“This is our way of giving back and investing in our future,” Judge said. “It is important that we do what we can to help our own. We give kids a chance and opportunity and the rest is up to them.”

Of those awarded scholarships,

cowboys.

Judge said some of the main goals of "Heritage Day" is celebrating the rich culture and traditions of the African-American Families and

Since its inception, the scholarship fund has helped over 122 children each receiving $1000, attend HBCU, other colleges and universities across Texas and the

latest statistics show that over 60-percent go on to complete their education and get college degrees.

Each year, the event also raises awareness about a health

Cancer Society, there were 1.7 million new cancer cases diagnosed and about 580,000 Americans were projected to die of cancer – nearly 1,600 people a day.

It remains the second most common cause of death in the United States accounting for nearly one of every four deaths, with lung, breast, colorectum and prostate being the most common types.

Judge said families were reminded that screening and early detection are the keys to surviving the dreaded disease.

In past years have recognized armed services, EMR workers, firefighters, trail riders and Black educators.

He said Heritage Day is not only a salute but to showcase the desire, talent and encourage more African-Americans to develop an interest in the Cowboy tradition, but also bring in younger generations who will keep the traditions going after others have passed onto the ancestors.

“Black cowboys are an important part of our past, present, and future,” Judge said. “We strive to keep the legend alive and growing.”

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Sunday First Baptist Church of Lincoln City FBC Praise Dancers & Easter Program 844 Fortune St Houston, TX 77088 Beginning at 11:30am For more info contact: (832) 892-5078 Saturday Houston Museum African-American Culture Jen.e.sis: Candles and Incense Edition 4807 Caroline St Houston, TX 77004 Beginning at 6:30pm For more info contact: (713) 526-1015 Tuesday Our Mother of Mercy Parish Civil Rights Class 4000 Sumpter St Houston, TX 77020 From 7pm - 8pm For more info contact: (281)704-6655

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HAUL Promotes Wellness in African-American Communities

(l-r) Venita Gatson, Pamela Greenood, Brittany McFarland, Gayle R. Amos, Jeffrey D. Wallace, Ashlee Feemster, Precint 7 Constable May Walker, Jessica Schleifer, & Jessica Kemp

HOUSTON- When Ruth Coleman moved to Houston from Mississippi, she wondered how she would get health care for her and find a doctor for her eight-month old daughter, Synihah.

That brought her out to the special testing and community presentations on the "Way to Well" Health Tour sponsored by the Houston Area Urban League.

"Staying healthy is my number one priority," she said as she stood in line holding her daughter. "We don't have a primary doctor, but I have to know that me and my daughter are healthy."

Her concerns are key reasons HAUL are reaching out across Houston to provide free health tests and education to underserved communities throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.

The tours across the city are providing five free tests valued at over $100 and focus on prevention and early detection of today's leading diseases like heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Spokeswoman Emily Bennett said the initiative in neighborhood is part of another charitable component Way To Well Commitment; $100 million initiative to improve the everyday health of Americans nationwide.

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A check was also presented to the HAUL by Walgreens for $5,000 to help with community health care awareness.

"This is a program to help our community get healthier and stay healthy," said Venita Gatson, project ready coordinator of the Houston Area Urban League. "Our goal is to get out the information about the health goals for the community and increase participation this year."

The 2014 initiative marks the eighth year the two have joined forces to provide the tests to urban and minority communities.

Urban areas are known for having a number of barriers that make overcoming quality health care an uphill climb.

Facts indicate that residents in urban communities, particularly minorities experience disproportionately higher rates of preventable diseases.

Those attending the community health checkup sites receive some clinical screenings, trainings and are provided with information on the top health issues faced by African-Americans.

Some of the health tests included are three tests that measures the risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes and include cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure and a comprehensive weight assessment.

The comprehensive weight assessment is perhaps one of the most important tests because

it measures seven key health indicators including body mass index, body composition, skeletal muscle, resting metabolism, visceral fat, real body fat and body weight.

To be eligible for the tests you must be 18 years or older.

No appointment or insurance is necessary.

Visitors to Way to Well sites can expect the testing process to last about 20 minutes and results are ready immediately with on-site consultations with a Walgreens pharmacist or member of the certified wellness staff.

"I am glad I came today," said Jessie Simpson. "The elderly need help and this is one important way to help us stay healthy and live longer."

The tour will also highlight the Urban League's "I am Empowered" national service service initiative and will collaborate with Urban League affiliates to encourage members of urban and minority communities to act as their own advocates.

Information and applications on the new Affordable Health Care Act is also available to individuals who have not applied for the program and volunteers also will help individuals apply for the program.

"These are all key indicators to current health and everyone needs to know their health scores," Gatson said."Early de-

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Getting Covered Means I Get to Focus on What Matters: My Kids

DALLAS- I work hard helping at-risk young adults in Dallas get the job training and life skills they need to make better lives for themselves and their families.

I know how important that is because I’m a single mom trying to do the best by my children.

My kids are great, and I want only the best for them. But one thing I wasn’t always able to do was provide health insurance for them. I don’t get insurance through my employer because I’m a contractor, and I couldn’t afford the $500 monthly premiums for my children and myself.

Not having health insurance for the past seven years – my children were uninsured for about a year – has weighed heavily on my mind. I’ve had to make tough decisions. I managed to cobble together free or inexpensive health services through local clinics and my church, but it was never easy.

I felt helpless being unable to provide something as basic as health care to my family.

That’s why I was thrilled to find out that I could find affordable, quality health insurance through the Health Insurance tection is the key to prevention."

The next "Way to Well" sites are listed as follows: March 17 at Walgreens, 8106 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.

March 18 at Walgreens, 6768 Highway 6 South, from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 19 at Walgreens, 9200 Cullen Blvd. , from 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March 22 at Walgreens, 3822

Marketplace. It was cheaper and easier than I had thought.

All I had to do was log onto HealthCare.gov and explore my options.

I selected a Silver plan – in no more than 15 minutes! I qualified for reduced costs, so my premium is only $131 a month. And my children are covered by the Children’s Health Insurance Program.

Having insurance that covers preventive services is going to help me stay healthy and catch potential problems early – a great peace of mind I’m grateful to have. I’ve had two repeat mammograms that I had to pay for out of pocket, and I need to monitor myself for possible growths. My new insurance covers mammograms at no additional cost.

It’s a great relief. If you’re sick, you can’t take care of your kids.

So I’m very excited to finally be covered. As a single mom, I have an obligation to take care of myself and my kids and now I can focus on that.

My coverage went into effect on March 1. I urge all moms and dads to get the security that comes with a Health Insurance Marketplace plan. Get covered through the Marketplace at HealthCare.gov by March 31, the end of open enrollment for the current year. Don’t delay.

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Spanish Trail, from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.

March 23 at Walgreens, 3316 Avenue H., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

March 24 at Walgreens, 2130 Richey Street, Pasadena, from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For a complete tour schedule visit walgreens.com/waytowell Story & Photo Credit: Darwin Campbell, African-American News&Issues

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Fight Looms After Black Leaders Call Closure Compromise “Rotten”

Playing a game of Deal or No Deal, the Houston Independent School District dangled a “rotten” carrot before the Black community and the stench of that carrot left bad tastes in the mouths of residents and community activists fighting for fair, equal and quality education for their children.

“This is not over. They have awakened a sleeping giant and we won’t stop until our children get justice and (Superintendent) Terry Grier is no longer here,” said Kofi Taharka, leader of the Black United Front, Houston Chapter.

“The process is a joke. We have to make them accountable at election time because we need leaders, not

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puppets, who will hear the people, represent and be spokesmen for what the people want.”

After over two hours of heated passionate speeches, emotional appeals and challenges calling for changes at the top and making a case to keep two schools open in those communities, the HISD Board of Education voted 6 to 3 to repurpose Jones High School into a specialized Futures Academy.

Trustees Rhonda SkillernJones, Anna Eastman and Paula Harris opposed the proposal.

Trustees also voted 5 to 4 to close Dodson Elementary. Trustees Anna Eastman, Rhonda SkillernJones, Wanda Adams and Paula

Harris were opposed to the closing the school. The move also effectively kills the Athletics program at Jones High School.

These votes come after weeks of debate and conversation including nearly 75 comments from concerned citizens during the board’s meeting and the removal of three schools from the original closure and consolidation proposal.

The vote went forward despite making cases for the two schools to remain open and active in those communities.

Community leader and activist Travis McGee said he is not pleased with the compromise or the results of the vote on Jones and

Dodson schools.

“They told us take it or leave it. They always feel like they gotta give us something to make us feel good and then they go and take something back,” he said. “(Terry) Grier is a plantation master who sent people who look like us out here to do his dirty work and they doing a damn good job of helping him kill our community.”

McGee said the truth is Black education is being sold down the river over real estate and money.

He said if the board wants to do something good it an better utilize space and cut fat in the administration. He added that the bright spot was have 126 people come together in solidarity to let the board know the giants are awake and that they got the board’s number and are fed up with the games.

Board member Wanda Adams told citizens that prior to the Jones compromise, both deals were dead on arrival until State Rep. Borris Miles got involved in the 11th hour negotiations with Superintendent Terry Grier and board members and worked out

YOU, THE LAW AND YOUR RIGHTS

he objective of this series of articles is to enable its reader to learn the basic laws, rights and rules of conduct one should know to avoid incarceration and reduce the chances of recidivism. Of course it is impossible to eliminate the occurrence of arrests for that is beyond one ultimate control; an officer can and may arrest you improperly if he/she chooses, and there is nothing one can do without the risk of injury or loss of life. The judicial system may provide vindication at some later date. Notwithstanding, to be Forewarned is to be Forearmed.

To know the basic functions of the Criminal Justice system, your rights and certain rules of conduct

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may greatly enhance one ‘s chances of successfully negotiating the system and remaining free.

CONFESSIONS Determining Admissibility of Confession Many times, the most damning evidence against a person accused of a crime is that which has come from their own mouths.

For some reason, people seem to feel compelled to talk about what happened, many people think they can talk themselves out of trouble. This is seldom the case.

Many times they give the police or investigators just the very information they don’t have, but need in order to make the case.

The best policy is to make no

statements without the presence of your attorney.

Custodial Interrogation A person is deemed to be in custody for these purposes when it appears from the totality of the circumstances that there was a restraint on the person’s freedom of movement to the degree normally associated with an arrest.

The most common approach to determining custody is to determine if a reasonable person would have believed that his or her freedom was being restrained in a significant way. Another approach is to consider the subjective intent of the police, the subjective belief of the defendant, the existence of probable cause to arrest, and the focus of the

investigation.

If Miranda warnings were administered at time of arrest, they should include admonishments about following matters: (a) Right to remain silent. (b) Right to presence of attorney. (c) Right to appointment of attorney before questioning if defendant cannot afford to hire attorney. (d) That anything defendant says can be used against defendant in court of law.

Circumstances Surrounding Confession The circumstances existing at the time of the confession are important because they may reveal police actions affecting the

the compromise. Miles said it was the only way the community could walk away with a “win”.

“This is politics and you gotta count the numbers. What we got is a commitment to put something at Jones that will be viable for the community,” Miles said. “This was hard process of sifting through propaganda and policy, but in the end Jones stays open and now we expect all who spoke out to save Jones would now join the effort to build the new Jones.”

However, others see it differently and despite putting the best face on the discussions, community activists vowed that the fight has only just begun. They want a complete review of HISD policies and procedures and for the U.S. Justice Department to investigate the lack of quality education and the inequality Black and minority children and communities are facing trying to get a education.

To Continue Reading on School Closures visit www.aframnews.com Story & Photo Credit: Darwin Campbell, African-American News&Issues

Judge Warren Fitzgerald The Right Side of Justice admissibility of the confession as well as individual characteristics of the defendant that may have made the defendant particularly susceptible to providing a coerced or unreliable confession.

Attorney Warren Fitzgerald Muhammad is a native of a Acres Homes Community. He is both an Attorney and Municipal Court Judge. His office is located at 6415 W. Montgomery, Houston Texas 7091. He may be contacted at 713-692-4688.

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Monthly Networking Luncheon

(l-r) Roy Douglas Malonson, Guest Speaker Rev. William “Bill” Lawson, Andrea Cooksey & Oveta Hunter

Recently, the Acres Home understanding history, especially He returned to Kansas City to Chamber for Business and as it relates to civil rights and attend Central Baptist Theological Economic Development Inc. held equality. He noted that too much is Seminary, which conferred upon its Monthly Business Networking taken for granted and more people Bachelor of Divinity and Master of Luncheon, located at 6112 are needed to take issues serious Theology degrees.

Wheatley Street, 77091. enough to come off the sidelines Lawson came to Houston Chairman Roy Douglas and fight to make sacrifices that in 1960 after graduation from Malonson greeted attendees with will improve opportunities for seminary to serve as director of jokes and hearty one-liners that young people. the Baptist Student Union and set the tone for the great food and Attendees were introduced Professor of Bible at the new raffles. (eight years The old) Texas drawing was Southern full of fun University. as attendees He served in and tables that position competed for ten years, with each also becomother to see ing director how many of Upward from each Bound, a table could pre-college win raffle program for prizes. high school Prior students on to blessing the TSU the food, campus. the jazz During his Lunch is served, guest enjoy a meal prepared by Harper Alternative band from years at TSU, the G.W. Carver Magnet High to legendary Pastor and educator a number of residents of the School for Performing Arts and Rev. William A. Lawson who neighborhood persuaded the Engineering provided music gave the keynote address.

Lawsons to establish a church near entertainment playing many oldies, A giant in the struggle for the university. but goodies from the 1980’s and civil rights, the Rev. William He is the founding pastor of 1990’s.

“Bill” Lawson has been one of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church After Pastor Joseph Baker Houston’s most influential leaders as it was established in their home of Guiding Light Inspirational for over 50 years. Lawson was in June, 1962 with 13 members.

Baptist Church blessed the food, born in St. Louis, Mo., and reared The congregation has grown to a period of good eating and fellow- by Walter and Clarisse Lawson over 7,500 members, with many ship with many networking and Cade in Kansas City, Kansas, outreach programs, and is much exchanging business cards, stories where he graduated from Sumner respected in the community. Since and life experiences.

High School (1946). He earned the church was born and lived its After the meal, Chairman a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology infant years during the Civil Rights Malonson made special mention at Tennessee A. & I. State Movement, Lawson has been of the importance of knowing and University in Nashville (1950). deeply involved in advocacy acTX-10

tivities for African-Americans, for Hispanics, for women, and for the poor.

He was launched into the civil rights movement when 14 TSU students conducted a sit-in to protest segregation at a lunch counter.

Organizing one of the first protests against segregated schools and registering thousands of Black voters, Lawson helped orchestrate the civil rights movement in Houston and even marched with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In addition, Lawson conceived and organized the United Way’s Houston Homeless Initiative and chartered the Southern Christian Leadership Conference chapter in Houston. He headed the national organization for more than three decades.

In honor of his dedication,

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members of the church and other organizations he worked with, created a nonprofit organization in his name, The William A. Lawson Institute for Peace and Prosperity.

Through this organization, Lawson continues fighting for the disadvantaged.

Lawson always works in close partnership with wife Audrey, who worked with the Baptist Student Union at TSU, with the church for his 42-year tenure there, and now with WALIPP. Lawson made it clear that the fight for Civil Rights in Houston was a tale of two groups wanting to find a way to solve issues of inequality without using the violent means used in other U.S. cities.

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Eleventh Annual President’s MASKED Scholarship Gala

ergetic performance.

Celebrity guest Thomas Joyner, Jr. brought greetings on behalf of his father, Tom Joyner, who is a syndicated radio host who has advanced the cause of financial support for college bound African Americans. Finally, the popular Parade of Mask competition brought out the playfulness and competitiveness among the contestants before the student judges W. Charles Akins & Roderick L. Smothers selected the winners.

“I extend a hearty AUSTIN- The interaction appreciation to the Central Texas between donors and students at community, national contributors, Huston-Tillotson University’s and loyal donors for their support Eleventh Annual President’s Mankind Assisting Students Kindle of the Huston-Tillotson scholarship gala,” said Educational Dreams (MASKED) Gala evoked pride and passion during the evening with many highlights to underscore the purpose of the gathering in support of higher education. Texas President State Senator and Chief Executive Officer, Larry Royce West, who L. Earvin, Ph.D. “The financial brought greetings by video, served as the Honorary Chair of the black- return of this signature UNCF event benefits the University, adtie affair held March 1.

Pioneer and long-standing Austin vances HT programs and services, and allows us to spotlight the beloved citizen Dr. W. Charles accomplishments of graduates like Akins received the University’s Dr. Akins.”

Tower of Light Award before a Akins, a 1954 graduate of capacity crowd gathered to enjoy an evening of dining, dancing, and en- Huston-Tillotson, was raised in tertainment. Grammy-Award nomi- segregated Austin as the son of nee, rhythm and blues, and neo-soul sharecroppers. He was the first African American teacher at performer Raheem DeVaughn electrified the audience with this en-

Austin’s desegregated Johnston High School, served as assistant principal at his alma mater, old Anderson High School, and was the first principal of West Austin’s new L.C. Anderson High School.

Akins broke many color barriers during his distinguished career as an educator, mentor, and coach before retiring at age 80. Akins High School is named in his honor.

He is a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated.

Akins is married to Estella, and they have two daughters. Dr. Akins joins past recipients Philip and Donna Berber, The Honorable Ronnie McDonalds, Brian Periels and the Periels Foundation as recipients of this prestigious award.

The Tower of Light Award is symbolic of the illuminated campanile as the tallest structure on campus and

Award in the Best Male R&B Vocal Performance category propelled his career. His 2010 the “Love and War MasterPeace” album was also nominated for a Grammy for Best R&B Album of the Year.

DeVaughn joins a long list of Grammy nominated artists to perform at the HT Gala such as Regina Belle, Najee, Will Downing, and Johnny Gill. The musical entertainment for the

evening also featured a reunion for HT former graduates who comprise the group SoulKitchan, back by popular demand. Soulkitchan’s musical selections took listeners down memory lane with their genre of hits from the 1970s to the 1990s. As students, the musicians launched the comeback of the HT jazz ensemble. Current students with the HT Jazz Elite, under the direction of Dr. Javier Stuppard, showcased their musical talents during the H-E-B reception.

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DeVaughn’s 60-minute performance, with DJ Mike Frierson pumping the beat and artist Demont Pinder mesmerizing the crowd with his pen and paper creative abilities, captured the moment with a “selfie” before settling into his music from his latest release, “A Place Called Loveland,” on his own label. Selections such as “You, “Guess Who Loves You More,” and his biggest hit “Women” that was nominated for a 2008 Grammy

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