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William “Randy” Bates, Esq.

HOUSTON– William “Randy” Bates, Jr., has been referred to as being: “a hard worker, strong asset, innovator and ideas man” by the Honorable John Whitmire. Mr. Bates’ undergraduate studies were completed at Ohio State University. It was there that he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He later received his Juris Doctorate from Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University in 1981. Bates was elected President of his freshman class at Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Not long afterwards, he was the first Black to be selected Law Student Director for the Texas Young Lawyers Association, representing all law students in the State of Texas.

After completing his studies he sought out avenues to awake an entrepreneurial spirit within himself. Resulting in him becoming the founder of the law firm Bates & Coleman, PC, which concentrates in the area of Public Finance Law. He is licensed to practice law in the states of Texas and Missouri. The esteemed attorney made a commitment years ago to provide the highest level of legal services while continuing to serve his community.

In August of 1991, Attorney Bates became a member of the Board of Trustees of the Lone Star College System. He was the first Black to be appointed and later elected to the Board of Trustees of the Lone Star College System. The distinguished gentleman was elected as Vice Chair of the LSCS from 1995-1996; and later elected as Chair in: 1997, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. He was also the first Black to be elected Board Chairman.

Lone Star College System is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area; it is nationally recognized, globally connected and locally focused. Known for its innovative and visionary thinking, Lone Star College System is the fastest-growing community college in the nation and a major contributor to the local and regional economy.

It offers associate degrees and certification in many areas of study. According to, LSCS’ Chancellor, Dr. Richard Carpenter, “Throughout its 40 year history, Lone Star College has been steadfast in its commitment to student success and credential completion. Currently leading the charge to improve completion rates, LSCS is one of the only colleges in the nation to establish a formal Office of Completion and is the managing partner of Texas Completes, the statewide initiative that brings together five Texas college systems to advance deep student success reform. The district serves 85,000 students.

Attorney Bates has made great strides within the Lone Star College System Board of Trustees. During his service as Chairman of the Lone Star College System Board of Trustees he has led a team that has: maintained senior tax exemption and tax freeze, reduced tax rate from $12.07 to $11.98, reduced administrative cost from 17% to 11%, accommodated extraordinary student growth from 46,058 to 78,877, increased the bond rating from AA to AAA and increased facilities from 2,632,379 to 4,850,577 square feet.

All of these accomplishments were made, notwithstanding the fact that state funding was reduced from 40% to 24% of the budget. On Saturday, May 11th Attorney Bates will be on the ballot for Trustee of the Lone Star College System.

Therefore, he is making an appeal to the African-American News & Issues’ audience and affiliates to support him in this initiative. State Representative Sylvester Turner See Randy Bates, Esq. on p. 2

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13th Annual “A World of Women for World Peace Conference

DALLAS- Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson will host her 13th Annual Peace Conference entitled, “A World of Women for World Peace.” The purpose of the event is to continue to emphasize the need for women’s involvement in peace-building efforts in war-torn countries around the world. The conference will highlight current global events, particularly the peace movements in Israel and Iran. All of the panelists are globally recognized activists working towards peaceful resolutions to the rising tensions in the region. The Conference will be held Saturday, May 4th, from 10:00 am– 12:30 pm Federal Reserve Bank Of Dallas, 2200 N. Pearl Street Dallas, Texas 75201 Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson addressing attendees The expected attendance of at least 200 at last year’s conference. local and international peace activists and local community leaders. Past attendees include: Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, Congresswoman Corrine Brown, Congresswoman Shelia Jackson-Lee and Congresswoman Donna Edwards.

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Equal Pay for Women Passes the Texas House of Representatives AUSTIN- H.B. 950 by Rep. Senfronia Thompson, which ensures that women will have an appropriate opportunity to seek redress for pay discrimination claims in State Courts, passed the Texas House of Representatives.

“On Thursday, I feel the Texas House took an important step to stamp out pay discrimination once and for all against women,” stated Rep. Senfronia Thompson of Houston.

H.B. 950 allows a reasonable time limit for filing pay discrimination claims by establishing that as long Rep. Senfronia Thompson as workers file their claims within 180 days of a discriminatory paycheck, instead of when the initial discriminatory action took place, their charges will be considered timely and restitution can be sought in less costly and speedier State courts. The measure conforms state law to current federal statute in relation to discriminatory pay practices.

Passage of the bill sends a strong message that guaranteeing equal pay for equal work is no longer symbolic but a realistic aim to be pursued. With a recent study by the National Committee on Pay Equity pointing out that women on average make 77.4% of the amount that men earn, a disparity even greater for women of color - this measure will go a long way to ensure the State of Texas takes the lead in the march for equality of all its citizens.

“House Bill 950 will make certain that all the daughters, grand-daughters, aunts and nieces in Texas have their fair chance in Texas courts when employers abridge a woman’s right for equal pay for equal work,” said Rep. Thompson.

Randy Bates, Esq. from page 1 believes in the vision of Attorney Bates. As he alluded that, “Randy Bates is an advocate for families like yours; he understands that education is the key to success and he truly cares about his Lone Star family.”

Continuing, the dedicated William “Randy” Bates believes that with him “at the helm, he believes that Lone Star College System is headed in the right direction.” Although talk may be cheap, Attorney Bates has the resume and previous services and experience at the LSCS to back-up his claim.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee made an assertion that, “Randy Bates’ tenacity allows him to excel in many aspects of his life.” She continued by stating that, “Lone Star College is fortunate to have such a fine gentleman.”

Attorney Bates was named “Outstanding Texan” in the field of Education by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and received the Mayor’s Distinguished Award by the city of El Paso, Texas.

Bates is a charter member of the 100 Black Men of Metropolitan Houston, Inc. and has served on numerous boards of directors. He has received a number of other awards. He is also a life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and currently serves as Grand Polemarch.

Additionally, Attorney Bates is married to the former Glenda Underwood and has three sons, Lamont, William and Jonathan.

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The Black Community’s Repression is due to Self -Degradation By: Frank P. Jones

“Life is short and then you die, that is why I get high.” These are famous words by dead rapper, I think they called him Biggy Smalls, which I guess is an oxymoron. This is Black culture at it worst or best depending on your view point. But most certainly this is Black reality as far as the mindset of our youth today. This is the gospel to the average street thugs. And that is about all we have to offer these days?

I am 54 years old now and it just occurred to me that I might die soon.

The promise I was told is about 70 years for a Black man and about 85 for White folks, I wonder why. And when I look back at my past, I say to myself “Oh! What a waste!” As I was handed down a responsibility by my ancestors to perform an important duty. To attempt to setup a way for the next generation, to get out of the rut that generations before me has dug, with my assistance.

In my life, I was an under achiever in my opinion. I had an opportunity to do much more than I did and mostly it was of my own faults. I was a very angry Black man and still is to a huge degree.

I find it easy to hate what I do not agree with. I am not really set in my ways and points of views.

But due to my anger by part, I have become this way, because I was damaged goods so to speak? I came from an abusive home? No this is not true, because both of my parents loved me and I can contest to this in all honesty.

The bottom line is I was raised in the Black community, like the rest of the Black kids I knew, by no felt of ours.

This was the hand that we was dealt.

I can say for myself I had religious freedom in my home and was not forced fed false religion. And because of this, today to some degree I have an open mind. That does not necessarily mean I am gullible, but sometimes I do take a passive stance, when I should be

assertive. And I know being passive can be such a waste of time, when I am only trying to protect another persons feelings, when I know they a dead wrong to start with. If nothing else I am guilty of being passive and then becoming aggressive and out of control.

Hell I can even black out and not remember my actions, because I have built up too much anger, simply because I tried to protect another persons feeling at the risk of hurting my own. I now see this as Black culture.

When I drink, I drank for the effect, because I did not want to feel anything.

White people call this a trait of alcoholism, but I call this modern day Black culture. I see me in the younger generations, but I have no children simply because I chose not to be a father, white people call this a deadbeat dad, I call this Black culture. I sold drugs and used drugs most of my life, but I despise the kids on the street corners today, Black people call this being a crab, I call it growing up.

This is not new by any means whatsoever. My father warned me of my folly and I said to him what they tell me, “you did it.” It is so true, when they say four generations will be cursed, because of ones disobedience against God. But what they do not tell you is this is a vicious cycle of four times four generations will be cursed. Is it a never ending cycle?

My community within the Black community is in a state of urgent need for divine intervention. Only God can save us, but is seems his only promise to us is a perpetual curse.

See we lost too many generations already, but I see the mistake my father made with me, which was he tried to save me after I was already lost. See I realize the generation on the streets today, may not be restorable until they grow up.

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Black Mothers: Get it Together, Part II

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lizabeth Cady Stanton once stated that, “Though motherhood is the most important of all the professions -- requiring more knowledge than any other department in human affairs -- there was no attention given to preparation for this office”.

While this statement may have some validity to it, I believe that when you have been told better then you should do better! There are many elements that encompass the structure of the Black family that are constantly hurting the Black community. In the AfricanAmerican News& Issues edition dated: April 15-21, Volume 18 Issue 12, I discussed that our Black Mothers need to get it together. Continuing from that same editorial, my stance has not changed and as I vowed I am picking up where I left off.

All parents and guardians should be mindful of the types of example displayed in front of children; they are like vacuums, they pick up everything.

Growing up in Acres Homes my father was a very hard worker and my mother was a house wife. My father worked as a barber and my mothers’ relatives owned a juke joint. So I was exposed to an awful lot as a child. I can recall during my childhood when I was sent home from school for cursing. The funny thing about the situation is that

I got in trouble, when I returned from school. However, what baffled me the most is that I was only displaying and acting out from what I had seen and heard all my life. I was only reflecting the environments and attitudes that I had become accustomed to being around.

I chose to make reference to this experience to inform our Black mothers that your children hear what you say, see what you do and rather in your presence or not they are most likely to repeat the same behavior.

We MUST Understand, that the example that we exhibit in front of our children is contingent upon how our children will interpret and view the world around them once they begin to grow and mature. So don’t get mad when the teachers, principals, authorities etc, begin calling you concerning the attitudes and disposition of your children. It’s sad that so many of our Black mothers are seen on television and elsewhere creating a scene when the children that they have raised becomes a victim of the system. Screaming and hollering at the authorities about the problem that they have created. Remember that you bear the greater responsibility of the blame; because the apple don’t fall too far from the tree. I am addressing our Black

mothers because you have the right and power to stop this madness.

Though there remain many problems in the Black family and community, there is no way that I can address them all here. I can only hope that by offering my opinion and advice that our Black mothers both young and old will soon get it together and realize that our future part depends on them.

To our Black mothers, it is of no surprise that prisons are overcrowded and overpopulated with our Black men.

Granted, this fact alone creates a shortage of the Black male population that operates in everyday society.

However, Black mothers you must realize that when you: allow these men to live rent free in your apartments and houses, drive your cars while you are out making the living and not ever making them responsible for contributing anything to the household you are creating a never-ending cycle. This act is not only setting a bad example for your children but you are making it hard for young men to adapt to the highly competitive world of which we live in.

what opportunities come their way. The best of social programs will not restore them to sanity, but only time will do this.

The only hope for the Black community is the children who must be raised by their grandparents, who were lost themselves but in many cases have grown up, but this again is Black culture. But it is the only option for us today. The reason why we are in the condition we are in is because of the immaturity of the Black adult.

It terrifies me to see 50 year olds and 60 year olds still drinking beer as a past time, watching sports and smoking cigarettes like it is a fashion statement.

When it all starting as a childish prank.

That is because Blacks often never grow up into adults, but say “I am a man and therefore have the right to do these childish things until death.”

But it cripples the community as a whole, because nobody has anyone to look up to, but fake ass so-called religious uppity negroes, they cannot identify with. Because we in the Black community use religion as an excuse for separatism.

We join the church not to serve God and help the needy through love and charity, we use it to join a clandestine click. And that is Black culture in my opinion.

So all I can do is build on what was left for me to work with, sometimes an inch at a time, sometimes it means crawling.

Sometimes it means missing a meal to keep the lights on at the “Blue Building,” and sometimes it means being called a fool for doing sometime right and sometimes it might mean doing something wrong for the greater good and let God be the judge of my actions. But Always it means doing something and not simply lying dead.

This is a wakeup call for me, that I will probably will be dying soon and wasted most of my life in Black culture.

I ask now what will be my legacy.

By Roy Douglas Malonson, Publisher

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Community and NAACP Houston Branch Opposes Plea Deal of Former HPD Police Officers

HOUSTON- The Community and NAACP Houston Branch expresses its outrage and disappointment over the back door plea deal that was made recently by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office involving two of the officers involved in the horrific beating of then 15 year old Chad Holley in March 2010.

The plea deal resulted in Former HPD Officer Raad Hassan receiving 2 years Deferred Adjudication and a $750 fine and Former HPD Officer Phil Bryan receiving 2 years Deferred Adjudication and a $500 fine in addition to both officers losing their ability to work in law enforcement. Bryan and Hassan are among the four officers fired and indicted on official oppression charges after the shocking video was revealed in 2010. It shows a group of officers kicking, punching and stomping then 15-year-old burglary suspect Holley during an arrest. Last year, Bryan and Hassan watched as a jury find former HPD officer Andrew Blomberg not guilty of official oppression for his role in the videotaped arrest. Because of this plea deal, Ex-officer Andrew Blomberg was the first officer to go to trial last year. He was acquitted by an all-White jury in May 2012. Two other officers who were fired after the beating, got their jobs back after an arbitrator looked at the case. Hassan and Bryan won’t have to go through trial.

This plea deal demonstrates that Justice is certainly Not Equal in the Harris County Criminal Justice System, and sends a clear signal that even with overwhelming evidence, as shown on the videotape of the beating that it is acceptable to use violent use of force while attempting to detain African-American suspects; because not only will one not be required to serve any jail time, one will more than likely receive a slap on the wrist as demonstrated with this current plea deal.

Additionally, Krystal Muhammad with the New Black Panther Party slammed the deal, and said Holley’s family is unhappy too. “They’re upset. They hadn’t even been contacted by the DA. Nobody bothered to let them know that the officers took a plea,” said Muhammad. The case rocked and divided the city. Some said the incident was proof of a racist police department and called for an independent civilian review board with subpoena power. Others said Holley was a habitual criminal who had it coming. Holley, remains in jail, sentenced to six months and seven years deferred adjudication for a subsequent burglary last year with 3 other individuals.

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HOUSTON- The Acres Home Chamber for Business & Economic Development recently held its second graduation in the HEB Computer Lab. The Instructor, Ms. Netty, worked one on one with each student to increase their knowedge of computers and placing emphasis on Microsoft word and Power Point. Each student worked diligently to enter in the new digital age. In today’s world, Power Point Skills are synonymous with presentation success of any kind! Thanks to Bill Gates and his team of professionals who developed MS PowerPoint, today most of us have access to what is considered a basic and most staple tool to effective presentations.

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Veterans The Youngest African-American to Graduate from Harvard Law School HOUSTON- Cortlan J. Wickcliff is now graduating from Law School He continues to be a trailblazer! At only 22 years old, he is the youngEmployment est African-American male to attain this honor from Harvard Law School with a JD in Intellectual Property and Patent Law. At nineteen years old, was the youngest African-American male to attain a bioengineering degree from Rice University in Houston, Texas.

Initiative, Cortlan was born in Austin, Texas though his family is from a small town east of Houston – Liberty, Texas. His mother, Tanya Dugat-Wickliff, a young teen mother who worked hard to defy the odds and achieve a PhD in engineering, served as a great inspiration for his career choices. From an early age he has displayed a profound and unusual sense of the world in which he lives and the role that he has been called to play as a student, “Hiring: Red, leader and community activist, regularly seeking to give back and encourage his peers to likewise pursue stretch goals. A few weeks after his 15th birthday, Cortlan left home to began his college experience at the University of North Texas. Two years after entering the University of North White & You!” Texas, Cortlan completed the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science and transferred to Rice University, where he was recognized during his HOUSTON-The veterans employment initiative, “Hiring: Red, White & You!” established by the Texas Medical Center, has reached an impressive milestone of 1,039 jobs for former military members.

In January 2012, the member institutions of the Texas Medical Center recognized the challenges facing veterans re-entering civilian life and the workforce. Led by Korean War Veteran James H. “Red” Duke Jr., M.D., retired Army Colonel John B. Holcomb, M.D., and Air Force Veteran Richard E. Wainerdi, they joined forces to help veterans transfer the skills and abilities developed in the armed forces to jobs in the Texas Medical Center health care community.

In June 2012, the Texas Medical Center held the firstever, collaborative job fair using the tag line “Hiring Red, White & You.” More than 500 veterans attended to find out about available job opportunities in the health care community.

“Overall, nearly one in 12 of our nation’s heroes can’t find a job to support their families, and don’t have work that provides them with the confidence and pride that is so critical to their transition home,” said Holcomb, who also is a trauma surgeon at the UTHealth Medical School and Memorial Hermann-TMC. “Our service members who fight to protect our freedoms abroad shouldn’t have to fight for jobs when they return home.”

The next Hiring: Red, White & You! Job Fair is Wednesday, May 8, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Hornberger Conference Center, 2151 W. Holcombe Boulevard in Houston.

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HOUSTON- African-American News&Issues presents: Esther’s Cajun Cafe &Soul Food. As a little girl Esther never acknowledged obstacles in her life. Becoming an entrepreneur was her sole aspiration but cooking exceptional Cajun and Soul Food was embedded in her soul.

Her mother, Gladiola Lewis whose expertise is Cajun Style cuisine and her grandmother, Mary Lewis, who took pride in living off the land and was known as the Master of country style cooking also known as Soul food. Both Momma Lewis and Mary Lewis believed in passing their recipes on to the next generation. When you enter the restaurant, be prepared to become an extended family member. As Esther has always wanted to provide an atmosphere of fellowship as well as economic empowerment to the community through her Photo Credit: Rebecca S. Jones soulful cooking. The feeling at Esther’s Cajun Café & Soul food is one akin to returning home for a home cooked meal and reuniting with old friends and family. Some things are just for the family and at Esther’s Cajun Café when you read the statement “This seat is for you.” that is truly how she feels. You will find yourself creating opportunities to return time and time again to indulge in the many mouthwatering entries that are prepared fresh daily such as mustard greens, sweet potatoes, and oxtail’s cooked with special spices that are Esther’s personal secret. While those items add to the varied weekday menu, you definitely will find yourself delighting in the weekend’s menu as Esther kicks of “Cajun Friday” with a bowl of gumbo, fish and Cajun fried chicken. Yes, the food is delectable, prepared daily and most importantly, it’s homemade. Come on by 5204 Yale St.& join the family and enjoy the finest Cajun and Soul food combination in this part of the South.

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HBCU Corner Prairie View’s New Small Business Development Center Director

HOUSTON- The Prairie View A&M University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has a new director, as Bridget Ross has been tapped to lead the Center.

Ross joined the SBDC in March and is tasked with assisting small business owners in developing strategies, attracting customers, increasing sales and improving productivity and profitability, all free services provided by the SBDC for clients in Waller and Grimes counties.

Now that she has settled in to her new role, Ross has already started working visiting lenders in the area as well as current SBDC clients and prospective new ones. Ross and the SBDC will host the Waller County Economic Development Partnership Meeting in August.

Dr. Munir Quddus, dean of the College of Business and executive director of the SBDC is glad that she has joined the team. “We received a grant to host this program in the College of Business in 2004 and we believe that it is one of our mission critical assignments,” says Quddus. “I am pleased that she has joined our Bridget Ross team.”

With more than 17 years in the financial industry, Ross has served as a regional vice president for a major financial institution, loan officer for a mortgage banker and as a realtor. Most recently, she served as the Houston region loan officer for PeopleFund, a non-profit 501(c)(3), Community Development Financial Institution, based in Austin, Texas and brings a wealth of knowledge from her work with ACCION, the nation’s largest micro lender.

Paul Quinn Professor selected for Harvard Institute HOUSTON- Dr. Ervin James, III, a professor at Paul Quinn College, has been selected to participate in the 2013 National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Institute on African-American Struggles for Freedom and Civil Rights at Harvard University’s W.E.B. Du Bois Institute.

This will be Dr. James’ second time visiting Harvard. In 2012, he participated in the Teaching With Technology Workshop sponsored by EdTechTeacher. A rising star among Paul Quinn’s faculty, Dr. James is an associate professor of History and African-American Studies.

The four-week program is hosted by renowned scholar and director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute, Dr. Henry Louis “Skip” Gates, Jr. Dr. James will participate with educators from around the world in the program, which is broken into four parts-- From Reconstruction to World War I, America between the Wars, World War II and Its Aftermath, and The Civil Rights/Black Power Era. “Dr. James is making good on the promise we recognized when we hired him,” said Paul Quinn’s President Michael J. Sorrell. “He is well on his way to becoming our first homegrown academic star Dr. Ervin James, III produced during this era of the Quinnite Nation. We are so proud.”

“This is a tremendous opportunity for me both personally and professionally,” said Dr. James. “Personally, I look forward to networking and benefiting from the knowledge and wisdom of some of the leading scholars in my academic discipline. Professionally, I am eager to return to Paul Quinn College with innovative ideas that will further enrich our humanities curriculum and student learning experience.”

Dr. James’ teaching project will focus on humanities curriculum for Paul Quinn’s History and African American Studies courses. He will also research Cape Verdean and Afro-Carribbean immigrant participation in the Boston Public School Desegregation Movement.

A native of Cincinnati, Dr. James has been at Paul Quinn since 2010. He received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Tuskegee University, his master’s in History from Texas Southern University, and his Ph.D. in History from Texas A&M University.

The mission of Paul Quinn College is to provide a quality, faith-based education that addresses the academic, social, and Christian development of students and prepares them to be servant leaders and agents of change in their communities. Paul Quinn’s president is Michael J. Sorrell, Esq.

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Texas Southern Welcomes Kermit Crawford

HOUSTON– Kermit Crawford, President of Pharmacy, Health, Wellness Services & Solutions, at Walgreens Co. will be the keynote speaker for the Spring 2013 commencement on May 11, 2013 commencement ceremony in the Health and Physical Education Arena located on the campus of Texas Southern University.

Kermit Crawford is president of the pharmacy, health and wellness division for Walgreens, headquartered in Deerfield, Ill., where he is leading the advancement of community pharmacy to play Kemit Crawford a greater role in healthcare through integration and expanded services.

Crawford began his career with Walgreens as a pharmacy intern in 1983. He advanced through company ranks, holding positions from pharmacist to store and district manager to vice president of store operations. In 2004, he was named Walgreens Health Services vice president of PBM (pharmacy benefit management) services and in 2005, was promoted to executive vice president of PBM services and a corporate vice president for Walgreens, heading up all aspects of strategic, operational and profit and loss management of the company’s PBM covering more than 10 million lives.

Crawford was promoted to Walgreens senior vice president and then executive vice president of pharmacy services in 2007 and 2010, respectively. In this role, he pioneered the effort to transform community pharmacy from a transactionbased practice to one focused on access to affordable, quality care. In September 2010, he was promoted to president of the division. In 2011, his role was broadened to include leadership of all pharmacy, health and wellness services.

Crawford was honored by Chain Drug Review in 2009 as the “Pharmacy Executive of the Year.” In 2011, Chain Drug Review named Walgreens “Retailer of the Year” and recognized Crawford among Walgreens top five executives earning the distinction. In 2012, Savoy Magazine named him one of the “Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America.” Also in 2012, Black Enterprise Magazine named Crawford one of the “Top 100 Most Powerful Executives in Corporate America.”

Crawford is a member of the board of directors of the Allstate Corporation.

He also serves on the board of directors of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and previously on their Policy Council Committee. He is also on the board of directors of Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, as well as the American Diabetes Association, Northern Illinois and Indiana region. Crawford is also a member of the board of councilors of the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy and The Commercial Club of Chicago. Crawford earned a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from Texas Southern University in 1983, where he ranked second in his graduating class. His continuing education includes a wide range of postgraduate management programs.

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Church Profile: First Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church

HOUSTON - Recently, Bishop Kenton E. Connor and Mrs. Stephanie Connor were united in holy matrimony at the Greater Rosehill Baptist Church located at 7210 Springdale St., 77028.

African-American News & Issues congratulates the lovely couple on their union.

Bishop Connor is a native of Hunstville, Texas and has been preaching the gospel since the age of 12.

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Mt. Pisgah MBC to celebrates 149 years

DALLAS - Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church, the oldest predominantly African-American Congregation in Dallas County, under the leadership of Pastor Robert W. Townsend, will celebrate its 149th Anniversary! We will celebrate the entire month of June and we need your help!

We have a lot of activities planned including: a prayer breakfast and dinner, a service project and a dynamic Anniversary Sunday service and much more (detailed list of activities forthcoming)! Mt. Pisgah will need volunteers to work in a variety of areas.

In order for “THE ROCK” to continue to move forward, each adult member will be asked to contribute $149 to the growth of the ministry. That’s a dollar for each year the church has been in existence. And, for the first time, the Mt. Pisgah church family is challenging the Youth of “THE ROCK” to collectively give $1,490 which will be used to benefit the Youth Department.

Mt. Pisgah is located at 11611 Webb Chapel Rd., Dallas, TX 75229. For more information, call 972-241-6151.

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HOUSTON- The people of Shreveport, Louisiana experienced the worst flood in the history of the Red River and its tributaries in 1890. Many people were left homeless and without jobs. A few men came to Houston seeking employment. They were successful and immediately notified some of their friends left behind of working conditions and encouraged them to come.

They would meet from house to house two or three times weekly at night to read the Bible, sing, pray and give praises to their heavenly father for their blessings. It was their desire to carry out the faith in which they believed and to put into practice what they knew about God. Continuing, they realized that if the ‘Great Commission’ was to be carried out, the Gospel must be preached and those who accepted Christ must be organized into a church body and trained in the way that Christ commanded.

Thus they said, “Let’s organize a church”!

As a result, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church was organized in the spring of 1891 with Rev. J.S. Parker as its first pastor and Bro. Mitchell Watkins as one of the first deacons. They met temporarily at the Kelly Hall located at 1200 Hill Street, now known as Jensen Drive.

In 1893, under the leadership of Rev. E.S. Cobb, the church purchased a 50 x 100 feet lot located at 2900 Providence. Later, a three room house was purchased, moved to the site and renovated to accommodate the worshippers.

In the 1900’s under the leadership of Rev. C.W. Holmes, the first permanent stone structure was erected. Baptizing was carried on at the foot of Hill Street Bridge in the Buffalo Bayou. A baptistery was built in the stone structure. Then in 1918, under the leadership of Rev. J.E. Edwards, the final debt of the old stone structure was paid off. In 1935, Rev. B.H. Roberts accepted the pastorate. His years of administration and leadership marked a most illustrious period in the history of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Additional land was purchased in 1947 adjacent to the church site on which a two-story brick building was erected for educational purposes.

The church property on Providence Street was sold to the City of Houston for its growth progress and building of the freeway. Then the decision to purchase the present site of approximately eighteen lots was made and the current structure was erected. During the construction period, the pastor, officials and members began to worship in the E.O. Smith Middle School on Lyons Avenue. Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church was designed by the first African-American to graduate from the University of Texas School of Architect and the first African-American licensed by the State of Texas, John Chase. It was his first major project. The Ground Breaking Celebration took place on February 28, 1954 and a service for the Corner Stone Laying was held on December 12, 1954, where the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge F. & A.M. Texas Jurisdiction, Prince Hall Affiliation conducted the laying of the stone. The Completion and Entrance Ceremony took place om June 12, 1955. The church was renamed the First Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church at that time, at the suggestion of Rev. B.H. Roberts because several other churches had been organized and named Shiloh since 1900. In 1964, under the leadership of Rev. O.B. Brent, a parsonage was purchased, the parking lot was paved and bright lights were provided.

In 1978, under the leadership of Rev. Clifford McLain, the final indebtedness on the church was liquidated. A Mortgage Burning Celebration was held on June 11th, where the Honorable Major-Jim McConn, Architect-John Chase, Builder-Dred Scott Booker, all gave their congratulatory expressions. In 1985, under the leadership of Rev. Donald R. McNeal, the B.H. Institute was established in the honor of the late Rev. B.H. Roberts; the Junior Church (ages 5-11) was also established. The inside of the church was renovated and two new air conditioners were added. In 2000, under the leadership of Rev. James R. Miller, First Shiloh received its 501(c)(3) non-profit status.

Starting in 2008, under the leadership of the current pastor, Rev. John E. Fields (inset), the Youth Freedom Institute Summer Day Camp was established and an outreach program. This program partners with the City of Houston summer lunch program.

Pastor Fields has worked with House Representative Harold V. Dutton Jr. in developing the Near Northside Management District which will provide greater assistance to families on the inner city communities. He also inspired Target Hunger, a United Way Agency and Marathon Oil Corporation to establish a community garden at First Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Pastor Fields has led the church into interior repairs and restorations, exterior improvements, HVAC System updated and replacement and parking lot addition.

First Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church is truly grateful for the vision that their predecessors had in organizing the church in 1891. Recently, the church family celebrated 122 years of existence. First Shiloh Baptist Church is located at 4420 Lyons Ave, Photo Credit: Rebecca S. Jones 77020.

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A Letter from President Obama to McWilliams Middle School Students

HOUSTON-As a school project, the students of MC Williams Middle School wrote a letter to President Obama. The letter discussed the challenges that many youth are faced with today and solutions or suggestions to help with the various problems. The president provided a letter commending the students on their efforts and sent photos of himself and the family dog. The project was spearheaded by 7th grade writing teacher, Tori Mansfield and Writers In Schools Inc.

A Night at the Museum at Bethune Academy

HOUSTON- Bethune Academy held a Night at the Museum recently. Students and parents visiting to the museum rotated through stations to conduct science investigations and social studies activities, which they recorded on an interactive chart. Scientific investigations included geysers to help students understand how volcanoes erupt, ice cream to discuss the three states of matter, and visitors learned about the camouflage of butterflies to help them adapt to their environment and thus protecting them from predators.

Teachers and school administrators really helped history and science come alive as they assumed the roles of famous scientists and historical figures. Mary McLeod Bethune, played by Principal Theresa Craft (pictured at left), welcomed the visitors and strolled around the “museum” informing students of the school’s namesake. Other famous figures at the museum included Shaina Glass as Ruth Wakefield, Andria LaBove as Sacagawea, Anita Rudd as Marie Curie, Clara Fuller as Harriet Tubman, Bradford Harris as G.W. Carver, Sharia Ballard as Wilma Rudolph, Sonyia Dukes as Coretta Scott King, Kristina Uribe as Jane Goodall, Brian Kennedy as James Bowie, Anita Brown as Mae Jemison, Josefina Puente as Sonia Sotomayor, Rachel Green as Madam C.J. Walker, student teacher Victoria Wade as Sally Ride, Assistant Principal Jasklyn Gray as Josephine Baker, Tapati Sarkar as Ellen Ochoa, and Sarah Lee as Clara Barton.

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Donations for G.W. Carver’s Heritage Room HOUSTON-Attention all George Washington Carver Alumni! We are accepting donations for our Heritage Room. If you have any trophies, jackets, uniforms, pictures of our athletic department groups, basketball, track, baseball, swimming, football, Year Books, etc. We would like to display them in our Heritage Room, where we are preserving our history here at Carver and leaving a legacy for all to see.

The Heritage Room is open every 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 11am to 2pm and every 3rd Thursday Evening from 5:30 to 7:30pm.

All other times please call, Junell Cain at 713-806-9889 or email at jecain@swbell.net.

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George Washington Carver School Alumni of Aldine, ISD PRESENTS THEIR “ANNUAL MOTOWN “SOCK HOP” DANCE” Featuring Songs from the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s DJ will spin your favorite request – just let us know when you order your tickets REMEMBER WHEN WE USE TO GO TO ST. MONICA’S EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT FOR A SOCK HOP……WELL JOIN US… Place: St. Monica Catholic Church Hall (West Montgomery at South Victory) Date: Saturday, May 25, 2013 Time: 9:00 p.m. until 1:00 a.m.

BYOB – (Bring Your Own Bottle) Tickets: Presale:$40 At Door: $45 For Ticket information/locations for pick- up, please call 713-806-9889.

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