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Michael Morton Act

AUSTIN- The Texas House finally passed Senate Bill 1611, the Michael Morton Act, landmark legislation strengthening Texas’ discovery statute for the first time since 1965.

The reform legislation now goes to the governor’s desk. The legislation by Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston), Senator Robert Duncan (R-Lubbock) and Representative Senfronia Thompson (D-Houston) will provide for a reliable justice system by ensuring that all relevant evidence that speaks to a defendant’s innocence or guilt is revealed. It creates a uniform, statutory “open file”, criminal discovery policy for the State of Texas.

“The Michael Morton Act is an incredibly important step in creating a more just Texas criminal justice system,” said Thompson. “It will improve the reliability of criminal convictions and ensure that we have a quality justice system where all relevant evidence and facts are brought to light, and allow for more efficient resolutions to criminal proceedings.” “The Michael Morton Act will help safeguard the innocent, convict only the guilty and provide justice the people of Texas can have faith in.”

Specifically, SB 1611: Removes barriers to disclosure. Defendants currently have to show “good cause” before getting access to evidence.

SB 1611 removes that barrier to bring Texas in line with almost every other state and the Federal system. Ensures more relevant evidence has to be disclosed, such as: Offense reports, written or recorded statements of the defendant and witnesses and any other exculpatory evidence that may be relevant to the defendant’s guilt or innocence. This allows prosecutors to withhold information through a protective order to protect victim and witness safety and provides greater transparency, by requiring a record of all items disclosed to avoid disputes later in the process.

“Passage of the Michael Morton Act will increase transparency and accountability in criminal cases at a stage when we can still prevent wrongful convictions like Mr. AANI Color ad - OCT-3 Morton’s,” Thompson said. 75 x 5_Layout 1 10/17/12 11:21 AM Page 1

2013-2014 Urban Scholarship Fund

DALLAS- State Representative Yvonne Davis (D-Dallas) announced that over $500,000 in scholarships are available for high school graduates from Dallas and twenty eight other urban areas throughout Texas. Administrated by the Texas Association of Developing Colleges (TADC), the Urban Scholarship Program was created during the 74th Legislative session as part of House Bill 2128 with the cooperation of the three largest local telephone companies in the state of Texas at the time. This year’s Scholarship Fund contributors are AT&T and Verizon Wireless.

Since the establishment of the Urban Scholarship Fund, nearly 11,000 students throughout the state of Texas have been able to begin or continue their college education due to over $6,000,000 awarded to them through the Urban Scholarship Fund.

“This fund was created to provide access to higher education opportunities for Texans who, without this assistance, might not be able to strive for a college education,” said Rep. Davis. “Basically, all the problems facing our communities, including economic parity, high crime, building cohesive Rep. Yvonne Davis families, and other quality of life issues are related to the lack of education. By providing increased avenues of educational opportunity, we multiply our chances of improving the conditions of our State. The goal of this fund is to boost chances of reaching this target,” Rep. Davis continued.

The 2013-2014 Urban Scholarship Fund is for Texas residents, who are also U. S. citizens, and full-time undergraduates in good academic standing at any accredited public or private non-profit college, university or technical college. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate financial need and have graduated from a high school in the following metropolitan cities: Abilene, Amarillo, Arlington, Austin, Beaumont, Brownsville, Carrollton, Corpus Christi, Dallas, Denton, El Paso, Fort Worth, Frisco, Garland, Grand Prairie, Houston, Irving, Killeen, Laredo, Lubbock, McAllen, McKinney, Mesquite, Midland, Pasadena, Plano, San Antonio, Waco and Wichita Falls. Students interested in applying for scholarships should contact their high school guidance counselor; college financial aid officer, or call the Texas Association of Developing Colleges at (214) 630-2511. Applicants may also complete the scholarship application online at www.txadc.org then print, sign and mail it with the required documents. The deadline for applying for the 2013-2014 Urban Scholarship Fund is Monday, July 8, 2013 (postmarked).

Students attending technical, junior or community colleges will receive $700, public four-year college and university students will receive $1000 and private four-year college and university students will receive $2000. The number of awards is uncertain because of the varying funding levels to different types of institutions. The Urban Scholarship fund was created in 1995 when Rep. Davis attached an amendment to the omnibus telecom bill creating a pool of funds derived from unclaimed telephone service deposits. Previously unclaimed funds went into the unclaimed funds pool in the State Treasury. Although these funds will be shifted into the scholarship account, local telephone companies will still reimburse consumers for any funds properly claimed in the future.

“We ask our students to study hard, make the grade and prepare themselves for the next level necessary to reach their goal. However, the continued rising cost of a college education presents an obstacle to some students. The Urban Scholarship Fund provides these students additional funding to help pay for their college education and ultimately realizing their goal,” stated Rep. Davis. Students from non-metropolitan areas of the State may be covered by the Rural Scholarship fund, which was also created by House Bill 2128.

Rep. Davis is currently serving her eleventh term, representing District 111 in the Texas House of Representatives.

Top students could be exempted from certain test

AUSTIN- The Senate recently approved a bill that would exempt high-performing students from reading and math tests in the fourth, sixth and eighth grades. The measure by Sen. Kel Seliger, R-Amarillo, would affect thousands of students in elementary and middle schools, but the precise number would be left up to the commissioner of education. A waiver would have to be approved by the U.S. Department of Education because the federal No Child Left Behind Law requires that all students in grades 3 to 8 be tested annually in reading and math. If a student performs well on testing in the third grade, then the same student would be exempt from taking the test in the fourth grade. The student wouldn’t have to be tested every year because it is known that they will perform at a high level.

Students will still be tested in writing, science and social studies in certain grade levels.

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“Our paper will keep dealing with Injustice until it is Balanced.”

Why no one takes impeaching President Obama seriously The Republican party is playing with fire. If House Republicans actually file articles of impeachment against the first African-American president, they can kiss the Black vote goodbye, forever.

And the Hispanic vote, the Asian vote, and the South Asian vote.

The 2012 election illustrated that people of color generally, are turned off by the vicious attacks on President Obama, including the “birther” nonsense, and any move to remove him from office by way of impeachment will kill the Republican party in a way that their attempts to impeach President Clinton did not.

The cheapening of impeachment Clinton’s impeachment cheapened the meaning of the word.

Constitutionally, impeachment turns on the meaning of the phrase, “high crimes and misdemeanors,” and there has always been a debate over what exactly rises to the level of a high crime and misdemeanor to warrant impeachment and removal from office. If Republicans really want to go down the impeachment road, they better be ready for a fight.

2013 is not 1998, and the public writ will be much less willing to go along with the forced evolution of an inconvenient story for the Obama administration into an impeachable offense.

The “scandal” fever in Washington right now is a result of a few factors.

One, the GOP lost the White House in 2012, even after four years of birthers, racists, and even some well-meaning Obama critics screaming socialism at the top of their lungs.

After “death panels” and Obamacare going from a slur to a compliment of the president’s signature legislation, the president still won handily, even in this struggling economy.

Posturing doesn’t solve problems The impeachment talk is premature and unserious. Instead of disagree-

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ing with the president on policy and introducing alternatives for debate, the GOP blocks debate, lies about the president’s plans, and smears his character on a daily basis. The problems in this country are far too serious for the GOP to even entertain a Senate impeachment trial that will only suck all of the oxygen out of Washington, making certain nothing gets done to combat climate change, make the necessary repairs and improvements to the country’s infrastructure, or put Americans back to work.

During the Clinton impeachment, it was clear that his affair with Monica Lewinsky was a mistake and demonstrated poor judgment on the part of the president, but a high crime and misdemeanor it was not.

There is nothing known at this moment about any of the “scandals” the Obama administration is dealing with right now that rise to the level of a high crime and misdemeanor, and Republicans who want to be taken seriously should say so.

It’s entirely reasonable for Republicans, even the ones who oppose the president on everything, to challenge the administration for their handling of whistleblowers and to request more information via congressional hearings to ensure that the IRS is handling itself ethically and legally in a post Citizens United World.

If the GOP is prepared to impeach the first Black president, they should be prepared to watch Democrats solidify the emerging majority of black and brown voters against the Republican party for a generation.

- Mr. Roy Douglas Malonson, Publisher, African-American News&Issues

Our Black Soldiers have come a long way!

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ecoration Day is the holiday that had originally been set aside to celebrate and honor the legacy of fallen Union and Confederate soldiers who had lost their lives fighting in battle. Records date its establishment all the way back to 1868. Although it was originally named, Decoration Day it is now known as, Memorial Day. We MUST Understand that, African-Americans have participated in every major United States war that has ever been fought. Even when Blacks were not allowed to vote or be treated like their counterparts; they still had to fight. And yet, in spite of their service and dedication most Blacks were still never given the recognition or respect that they earned fighting alongside Whites. Believe it or not, it has been a long journey for Blacks who have served and contributed to this country.

The contributions of AfricanAmerican soldiers have been numerous. Blacks have never been a stranger to war. You see, AfricanAmerican News & Issues readers, it was Black soldiers who had to fight for freedom, recognition, respect, the right to vote and so many other privileges that Whites inherited by birth.

Nevertheless, Black soldiers persevered during the midst of war; continuing to fight and not settle for simple labor positions. Even though the odds were against them, they still aspired for higher positions that were only occupied by White soldiers.

Despite the discriminatory practices, Black soldiers served as engineers,

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chemists, intelligence officers, chaplains, and served in infantry, cavalry and medic units. Just because you can not trace a lot of it back to the History books does not mean they did not exist.

In spite of obstacles, threats, seg-

certain time of the year or until a certain holiday comes up before you say

regation, and discrimination; AfricanAmericans exemplified service within the military that helped to break down barriers for other Blacks and service men and women.

As a result, Black soldiers are no longer just following orders, but leading as officers, and helping to keeping America safe.

We MUST Understand that it is not just important to Black History, but American History altogether, that we acknowledge Black soldiers and their contributions to the United States armed forces. After all so many Blacks have had a major impact on the military and have given their lives fighting for freedoms that they did not even enjoy.

There is one thing about me and I have always been this way. I just don’t believe that you should wait until a

thank you, or show people signs of love or respect. With that being stated, even though this is our Memorial edition I think that we should not only seek to remember those who have lost their lives serving the country; but we should be concerned for those who sacrificed their lives for this country and are still here.

So in this Memorial Day edition, I would like to encourage our faithful and loyal readers of AfricanAmerican News&Issues to, take time to acknowledge and salute each and every soldier that has not only given their life for this country, but lives for this country.

Ultimately, they are owed far more than they are given in return for all that they have sacrificed; by simply ensuring the safety and freedoms of the American people.

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Maxie Sanford: 103 Years of Grace

By: Rebecca S. Jones African-American News & Issues

HOUSTON - ‘Splendid Grace’ defines the 103-year-old, charming and witty personality of retired U.S. veteran and devoted Deacon Maxie Sanford. He was born May 10, 1910 to the late William and Emma McDonald Sanford in the Hawthorne Community of New Waverly, Walker County, Texas. Sanford was one of 13 children. He, along with his siblings were reared and raised in the nurture and admonition of Christ, by his parents. Sanford and his family were devout members of Jasper Missionary Baptist Church in Hawthorne. Upon reaching young adulthood, he moved to Houston where he met and married Mrs. Viola Webster Sanford.

Continuing with the family values and spirituality that Sanford had been previously exposed to in New Waverly by his parents; when he left home, he didn’t leave his God. Equipped with a desire to serve the Lord, Sanford and his bride joined Progressive New Hope Baptist Church in Houston. Together, he and his wife have devoted over a century of service to the Progressive New Hope Baptist Church. Sanford, chaired the Board of deacons and headed the financial board for over four decades. During that time, the loyal deacon prided himself in the fact that he was always on time for church service. He stated that he would, “arrive at Sunday School ahead of time and be there until the very last service concluded.” He was named ‘Man of the Year’ twice by his church. In his capacity as chair of the City-wide Baptist brotherhood, he has traveled to a plethora of Baptist conventions and conferences throughout the nation. Additionally, he has been bestowed with various honors and has stood before many churches and national leaders.

Mr. Sanford was inducted into the United States Army on June 1, 1943. He served in the 389th Engineer General Service Regiment. This particular battalion was the year before Sanford was enrolled into the Army. The 389th Engineer Battalion (Separate) (Colored) was a unit for Blacks. It was initially activated on May 5, 1942 in Camp Gordon, Georgia. It was later relocated to the Desert Training Center and from there it was expanded, reorganized and redesignated on August 20, 1943 and named as the 389th Engineer General Service Regiment (Separate) (Colored). As a member of this division Sanford worked on bridges, roads, railroads and buildings located in combat zones.

In addition to his service in the 389th Engineer Regiment, he fought in the battles and campaigns of Northern France, the Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe.

Furthermore, Sanford served in World War II. World War II followed two decades after World War I. It proved to be even more horrendous than the first. Rising to power in an economically and politically unstable Germany, was Adolf Hitler and his National Socialist (Nazi Party). Collectively Hitler and the Nazi Party rearmed the nation and signed strategic treaties with Italy and Japan to further his agenda of world domination. Hitler’s invasion of Poland in September 1939 drove Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany, insomuch that World War II resulted. World War II was a fierce battle and has went on record as having taken more lives and destroying more land and property around the globe than any previous war. Among the estimated 45-60 million people killed were 6 million Jews murdered in Nazi concentration camps as part of Hitler’s diabolical “Final Solution,” now known as the Holocaust.

Mr. Maxie Sanford lived, worked and fought through this grim period in World history.

When asked of a few memories from his service in the military, Sanford immediately began expounding upon his experience with the Germans during World War II. He vividly recalled how his team lost a lot of men and tanks. He explained that for, ten days and nights, cold, fog and rain invaded the puck tents that they slept in. The tents were stationed roundabout the Communication center. After nearly two weeks of living in such conditions, his commander finally assembled the crew together to shower.

Sanford informed of how they had to travel many miles just to shower. Not long afterwards, he remembers travelling across 80 miles of water to get to their unit’s next project. In the midst of the war, Sanford was a part of a crew that was constantly in danger.

He reflected back on how the Germans nearly trapped he and his crew as they were trying to finish building railroad tracks.

Another memorable experience for Sanford was when a decision had been made to build a camp between France and Germany. His group was responsible for the constructing of the camp. After the camp was completed, it was determined that the camp needed an office. Sanford’s commanding officer immediately called upon him and told him what was needed. Sanford said that he asked for a pencil and paper; and drew a diagram of the office and all necessary tools needed to complete it. It was from this experience that Sanford was awarded a three day pass to Paris, France. As Mr. Sanford shared in on his wonderful experience in Paris, much joy and pleasure illuminated from his face as he bore record of his precious memories.

Due to Sanford’s outstanding service and dedication to the United States Army he was awarded a Good Conduct Medal and European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign medal complete with four Bronze stars. However, he also has a gallery of many more commendations. Upon the completion of his military duty, Sanford returned home where he rejoined the WKM Oil Supply Company. There he established a career and dedicated over 40 years of service to it WKM Oil Supply Company.

Although Mr. Maxie Sanford has been blessed to see many seasons, people, places and things come and go, he rests assured that he is blessed to still be here. During an interview, the retired soldier explained that, “My vision gets kind of dim at times but I don’t really have any aches and pains; I eat three meals a day and overall I feel good”. Sanford exclaimed that, “God’s grace and mercy has brought and kept me throughout my entire life.” He went on to add that, “I had twelve brothers and sisters and they are all gone; but I thank the Lord that he has kept me here.” He was blessed with 56 years of marriage to Mrs. Viola Webster Sanford before her passing, no children were born through their union. Mr. Maxie Sanford celebrated his 103rd birthday on May 10, 2013.

African-American News & Issues salutes Mr. Maxie Sanford for his dedication and contributions to the United States Army.

Not only would we like to pay homage to Mr. Maxie Sanford for the services rendered to our nation, but we salute every soldier that has enlisted and sacrificed for the greater good of the American people!

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By: Bob Aiken, President and CEO, Feeding America

The House Agriculture Committee approved a farm bill that includes severe cuts to anti-hunger programs. The bill includes $21 billion in cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the nation’s largest nutrition assistance program and the cornerstone of the nutrition safety net. As a result of the cuts, 2 million individuals would lose their SNAP benefits entirely, 210,000 children would lose access to free school meals, and 850,000 households would see their SNAP benefits cut dramatically by an average $90 per month. The bill would intensely restrict states’ flexibility in how they administer SNAP in coordination with other low-income support programs like heating assistance (LIHEAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

Feeding America estimates that these cuts would amount to more than 8 billion lost meals for struggling families. If divided evenly across Feeding America’s national network of food banks, every food bank would need to provide an additional 4 million meals each year for the next ten years, and that is just not possible. There is no way that charity would be able to make up the difference. We are already stretched thin meeting sustained high need in the wake of the recession. We simply do not have the resources to prevent hunger for the millions of people who would be impacted by these cuts – the low-income working families, seniors, children, and individuals struggling to get by.

Food bank demand increased nearly 50 percent from 2006 to 2010, the latest available data. At the same time, 34 percent of Americans admit cutting back on donations to houses of worship, underscoring the importance of the federal role in protecting vulnerable families from hunger. Food benefits from federal nutrition programs totaled $96.9 billion in 2011, compared to an estimated $4.1 billion worth of food distributed by private charity. All SNAP households are already slated to have their benefits cut this fall. SNAP benefits average less than $1.50 per person per meal, but on November 1, the typical household of three will lose around $20 to $25 in monthly benefits, increasing hardship for participants and shifting even more need to charitable food providers that face high demand and few resources.

‘Unacceptable scale’ At Feeding America, we have a strategic goal to increase our nationwide distribution by 1 billion meals over a five year time period to help meet the existing need. There is simply no way we can increase distribution by an additional 8 billion meals over the next 10 years to fill the massive proposed void.

Cuts on this scale are simply unacceptable Strong communities require public and private partnerships. As individuals, charities, businesses and government, we all have a role to play in helping our neighbors in need and giving them a hand until they get back on their feet. Government must do its share to meet the need, not actively and dramatically increase it.

Strong communities also require the active engagement of individuals, businesses, and charities in public policy.

Our government programs and federal budget are a reflection of our national values, and the best way for our values to be reflected – as individuals or as organizations – is to use our voice.

That is why for the last several years, we have mobilized our food banks, connected with our partners, and called on nationwide networks of advocates to oppose cuts to hunger-relief programs. Congress must balance the budget, but it must not be done on the backs of millions of Americans struggling with hunger. You can join us by calling on Congress to reverse course and restore cuts to SNAP as the farm bill moves forward. Together, we can make solving hunger a priority for our nation’s leaders. Call the Feeding America hotline at 886-527-1087 to be connected with your House Representative.

New Medicare Scam Causes Concerns

Diane Rowland, Sc.D., and Barbara Lyons, Ph.D. has stated that ”One out of every five elderly Americans faces each day on a limited income with little flexibility for extra or unexpected medical expenses. When medical care is needed, these 6 million poor and near-poor elderly Americans depend on Medicare for assistance with their medical bills. Low-income elderly people are particularly vulnerable because they are more likely to be experiencing health problems that require medical services than those who are economically better off, but are less able to afford needed care because of their lower incomes. Even routine care, such as physician visits or prescription drugs, can require older and poorer beneficiaries to make hard choices between basic necessities and needed health care services. Medicaid serves as an important complement to Medicare by assisting low income Medicare beneficiaries with their Medicare premiums and cost-sharing and by providing coverage for prescription drugs and long-term care (LTC) services.”

Its sad that people are scamming the elderly population. Seniors all over Texas are receiving phone calls from individuals who want to make an appointment to come to your home and deliver a new Medical Alert that is all paid for by Medicare. But the truth is, Medicare does not pay for medical alert systems and this item is not free!

This is merely a trick for you to give out personal information over the phone to strangers.

Once these scammers get your Medicare number, which is also your Social Security number, they will bill Medicare for items and services you never receive. Protect yourself from potential identity theft and protect the Medicare system from crooks stealing taxpayer dollars by hanging up!

You should never give out your Medicare number to anyone who calls on the telephone. No one from Medicare or Social Security will ever call you on the phone to verify personal information such as a bank account or your Social Security Number. And never give out your Medicare number in exchange for free items.

If you are get a phone call or an offer for “free” items or services paid for by Medicare, get the name and number of the company then hang up. Then call the Texas Senior Medicare Patrol and report the information. Protect, detect and report Medicare fraud to 1-888-341-6187.

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STAFFORD - African-American News & Issues presents U.S. Veteran Owned Tire Company as our business profle of the week.. It is the brain child of it’s President Lieutenant Colonel (LTC.) Jeffery Rector an Iraq War Veteran. Born from a sincere idea to create jobs for returning war veterans (able and disabled), LTC. Rector’s idea has moved from just theory into reality. Located in Southwest Houston, the USVOTC serves the community and surrounding areas with the sale of NEW and USED car and truck tires. USVOTC has about 2,500 sq ft. of space where they do everything from installing new and used tires, tire repairs, valve replacements and digital wheel balancing. The USVOTC has recently launched a few new elements to it’s business model with roadside assistance, retrieving keys locked in cars and 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on call tire service.

USVOTC is one of a few or maybe the only tire store that is willing to serve its customers needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with an on-call service.

USVOTC is soon to open its second store which is only the next phase in the tentative plan to open a national chain of stores. The second store will be located on Houston’s Northside at the corner of Tidwell and Lockwood.

LTC. Rector has a vision of employing veterans and community members by the hundreds as USVOTC gains community support. USVOTC even has a fund raiser program with tires for organizations of any sort. USVOTC’s president, LTC. Jeffery Rector, was happy to serve the country in Iraq and now is ‘Ready to Serve’ the community’s tire needs. LTC. Rector currently holds an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Prairie View A&M University and a MBA from Our Lady of the Lake University. His manager and assistant manager is a former Army Lieutenant and a Vietnam War Veteran, respectively. When asked, LTC. Rector is undecided if he will franchise USVOTC. He has an open mind about business and any new ideas. LTC. Rector wants to be known first and foremost as a man who serves his community and his nation.

The US. Veteran Owned Tire Company is located at, 510 Murphy Rd., Stafford, Tx. To contact USVOTC call toll free (888) 370-3199 or email usveterantires@ gmail.com. USVOTC looks forward to servicing the Houston and surrounding areas for many years to come.

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Acres Homes Chamber’s May Luncheon

(back row) Students from Harper Alternative School, James Ingram (white suit) and Principal Glass (far right) (front row) Oswald Scott, Rev. F.N. Williams, III, Rev. F.N. Williams Sr., Minister Robert Muhammad, Roy Douglas Malonson, Judge Warren Fitzgerald, Andrea Cooksey

HOUSTON- Minister Robert Muhammad Came to the Acres Homes Chamber for Business and Economic to speak at the Beulah Ann Shepard Building. A much needed message “The Time and what must be Done.” He pointed out that “it was time for us to wake up, wake up and pay attention what is really in front of us, wake up and see everything around us for what it really is.” Additionally, he told the crowd to “look at the different systems that are put in place to keep you in place. Do you know them and what they are? Do you know how they are being used to keep you at the same level and stop you from growing?” Minister Muhammad broke it down and gave this example along with many more. There is a complete system set in place that can keep you going in circles unless you take a step outside of yourself and look at what is happening outside of what you see and do. What you think you want is not what you want. It is simply an illusion carefully planned out and placed in front of you to control the mind. How can that be said? The first step, one entity comes up with an idea. Second step, next entity that lobbies that idea and passes is along. Third Step, the next entity and bring life the idea by physical creation or legal processing. Fourth step, the next entity popularizes the idea by promoting it on the radio, TV, commercials, and even get famous people with influence to promote it and makes it so everyone wants it or has to have it. The fifth and final step is for the last entity to sells it to the public. This process is just repeated on different fronts with the clothes we were, the things we watch, the music we hear, and the products we buy. After someone is awake and can see the reason behind the reason it does not stop there. Minister Muhammad relayed the message so that we awaken collectively and make a change. The time is now, and we must awake to the situation around us.

READER OF THE WEEK Mr. James Moore of Doctors Hospital located at 510 Tidwell Road, 77091 reads the paper on a weekly basis.

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JoyAnn’s Place Community Garden Project

HOUSTON- Saturday, May 18th, friends, family and board members of JoyAnn’s Place gathered together to celebrate the preview of the JoyAnn’s Place Community Garden. Mr. Kerry Forney, (founder of JoyAnn’s Place) is soliciting participation from the Acres Homes community in helping to make the garden a community project.

The vegetables from the garden will be given to residents of the community. Onions, spinach, mustard greens and zucchini are among only a few of the crops being harvested. The Community Garden is located at 814 - Enterprise St.,77091. For more information contact, Mr. Kerry Forney at: (281) 212-7194.

(Top left Photo:) l-r, Carl Turner, Anthony Momoh, Terry Sauls, Phyllis Alexander, Reginald Moore, Kerry Forney, Michael Matthews Bottom Photo: Mr. Terry Sauls (Resident Manager) working in the garden.

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HOUSTON- The selection of the next crop of student leaders for the upcoming year is nearly complete after a new Miss Prairie View A&M University was chosen.

Breanna Elizabeth Green, a junior Psychology major, was named Miss Prairie View A&M University 2013-2014.

Green is the daughter of Ricky Howard and Debra LockettHoward. She is a native of Midland and a resident of Dallas.

She plans to attend Breanna Elizabeth Green, center, was named Miss Prairie View A&M University 2013-2014.

Chelsea Chore, left, was named first runner-up and second runner-up was Morgan Roe, right. graduate school and (Photo credit: Henry Darnell) work toward a doctorate degree. Chelsea Chore was named first runner-up and second runner-up was Morgan Roe. In the Student Government Association, junior political science major Priscilla Barbour is the new president and will serve with vice president Jarrick Brown, a junior Communications major entering his second term in the office.

Jarvis to host Summer Enrichment Programs HAWKINS- Jarvis Christian College will host a Summer Enrichment Program for boys and girls ages 6 to 14, beginning Monday, June 10th thru Friday, August 23rd. Parents and guardians of children ages 6 to 14 are encouraged to apply before the deadline of May 31, 2013. The program will be held Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Classes such as reading and English will be held in the mornings. In the afternoons children will engage in fun activities such as swimming, basketball, volleyball, movies and more! For more information call 903-730-4890, Ext. 2172.

The Advanced Summer Enrichment Program will be held on the Jarvis campus, Sunday, June 9 thru Friday, July 19th. First-time freshmen are encouraged to apply to the program now. ASEP aims to bridge the gap between high school and college through academic course work, enrichment activities, and building relationships with students, faculty, and staff. The program also offers instruction and tutoring. For more information call 903-730-4890, Ext. 2202.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) Summer Science Institute will be held on the Jarvis campus, Sunday, June 9 thru Thursday, July 18th. High School juniors and seniors and college students interested in doing research on animals and plants are encouraged to apply now.

Participants will study organisms in their environment and make publishable or marketable their conclusions. Students will live on campus and earn college credit. For more information call 936-556-2289, or email wgodwin@jarvis.edu.

The mission of the Jarvis Christian College is to prepare each student intellectually, socially, spiritually and personally to participate in and contribute to a global and technological society. For general information, call 903-730-4890 or visit www.jarvis.edu.

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Brentwood Community Foundation hosts 31st Annual Fashion Show

HOUSTON- Recently, Brentwood Baptist Church held its 31st Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon Scholarship Benefit which was hosted by the Scholarship Committee of the Brentwood Community Foundation and produced by Macy’s. The Brentwood Community Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1993 and was founded to respond to community needs for education, affordable housing, health services, economic development and cultural enrichment. The proceeds from this event are used to provide scholarships and grants to college students from the greater Houston area.

The fashion show was quite a success, as models of all ages paraded the stage with an array of elegant gowns, stylish and sporty wear complete with bright smiles. There were over 1000 in attendance at the event and Lenny Matuszewski and Tamara Bonar once again produced a spectacular, high energy fashion show.

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Church Profile: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church HOUSTONAfrican-American News&Issues presents Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Fourth Ward’s Freedmen’s Town Community.

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church was organized in 1898 according to the Houston City Directors. The church was located in the 1100 block of Chambers and Lion Street, on the northeast corner in the original Freedman Town community of Houston’s Fourth Ward. The 1899 city directory states that Pastor Ramsey died on November 12,1898 and it is unknown who succeeded him as pastor. There is no listing of the church in the city directories until nine years later. Daniel Whitley who is listed in the directories as the minister who reorganized Macedonia Baptist Church as Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church as early as 1902. His residence was 809 Andrews Street in the southern half of the Freedman Town Community.

In a deed dated March 16, 1907, Whitley and his wife Millie, purchased lot 7 in block 63 of the W.R. Baker Addition, in the southern half of the Freedman’s Town Community. On August 6, 1907, this property was sold for a dollar to church trustees: Samuel Barton, Ben Coleman and Walter Tyler. This property was located at 1216 Ruthven Street near Matthews Street. Sanborn maps for that year indicate the congregation built a one-story wood structure.

Rev. Whitley died in February of 1908 and Rev. Daniel L. Griffin succeeded him as pastor. Under his administration, church trustees: Robert Brown, Berry Hickman and Johnson Childs incorporated the church, (without capital stock) under the name, “Macedonia Baptist Church” in 1912. Church reverted back to its name of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.

Reverend J.W. Edwards took the helm of the church in 1914 and remained for (24 years). Under his administration, the choir and usher board were organized. The congregation outgrew its building at 1216 Ruthven and in 1928 Rev. Edwards, the church clerk and the trustees were authorized to sell the church property. Afterwards, Dr. L.E. Williford sold the trustees the property, known as lot 1 in block 2 of the Porter and Baker subdivision located at 1401 Ruthven at Wilson Streets. A large one-story wood frame structure with twin towers was built, typical architecture of local African-American congregations in the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s were erected.

After the death of Rev. Edwards the following men served as pastors of the church: Rev. Dennis L. Penn (1939-1942) who organized the Brotherhood Ministry in 1940, Rev. Seymour Marcus Weaver, Jr. (1936-1946) who shepherded the largest number of members during his administration; T.H. Wicks (1946-1949). The latter two men were members of the Fourth Ward Civic Club an organization formed to assess the community’s needs and present them to the Houston City Council for resolutions. During Rev. A.J. Matthew’s administration (1949-1952), the congregation raised enough money in one year to construct a new two-story building in 1950. He along with some of the members erected the building which included a main auditorium, baptismal pool, mezzanine, seven classrooms, two choir stands, complete modern kitchen and dining room. The structure was later listed in the 1984 National Register of Historic Places.

Rev. E.B. Johnson (1953-1960) succeeded Rev. Matthews and established a building program for additional improvements to the church including, adding decorative stone to the building’s exterior. During, Rev. T.R. Roberts’ administration (1960-1968) the church joined the Independent Missionary Baptist General Association in 1966 and is still active in this organization. The church’s debts were paid off in seven years and the congregation celebrated with a mortgage burning on October 22, 1967. Rev. Roberts passed away on April 1,1968. August 5,1968, Rev. Robert Lee Washington, Sr. was elected as the next pastor. During his administration, church renovations including: a baby grand piano, new pews, carpet, lighting, paneling and central air conditioning/heating were added in 1973.

The church received its non-profit status on March 3, 1997. Pastor Washington died on February 5, 2009 after forty-one years of service.

On May 24, 2009, Rev. Ronald Keith Collins was elected as pastor of the historical church. This was definitely history in the making.

On July 19, 2009, he was installed officially as the pastor by Rev. Harvey Clemons, Jr. He has done great things in his short time. A complete church renovation, including new carpet, church van, changing the color of the building to white, new pews and ramp for the disabled and others that are in need, have been performed under his administration.

Former members of the church that have branched out to organize their own churches include: Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church (1915); Rose of Sharon Baptist Church (1942); Providence Baptist Church (1947); Great King Solomon Baptist Church (1962).

Throughout the years, Macedonia has maintained high Christian standards and because of the congregations outreach programs, many lives have been enriched. In spite of the recent construction of high-density residential structures and gentrification in Fourth Ward, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, S.B.C., Inc. continues its tradition as a beacon of light in the Fourth Ward Freedmen’s Town Community. Stop by 1401 Ruthven to worship with Macedonia Baptist Church. To contact the church call (713) 651-1257.

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By: Junell Cain President, George Washington Carver School Alumni HOUSTON- The George Washington Carver School Alumni of Aldine ISD welcomed over 120 students from the History Classes at Carver Magnet School. As students toured the Carver Heritage Room, they learned more of the History of George Washington Carver High School and the Acres Home Community.

On hand to share many experiences from the past were: Mrs. Oveta Hunter (class of 1943), Mrs. Alpha Gamble (class of 1948), Mr. Charles Hobley (class of 1958), Mr. Dalton Roberts (class of 1958), Ms. Joan Truitt Massey (class of 1962) and Mr. Robert Flake, Jr. (class of 1964) to name a few.

All these presenters had very interesting stories to tell of the days Carver was known for its Literary and Drama Awards to the days of sports when Carver went to the State Finals in Basketball in 1958.

The Class of 1967, who are the “Gatekeepers” for the Carver Heritage Room was there to express the importance of preserving our History and Leaving a Legacy here at Carver for all to see.

They were, Junell Cain, Gloria Collins, Herbert Darby, Mitchel Gaines, Guy Johnson, Albert Newsome and Charles Wright.

The Heritage Room is open every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 11a.m. – 2p.m. and every 3rd Thursday of each month from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. during the School Year.

For more information or if you would like to donate and article or item to the Heritage Room please call 713-806-9889.

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