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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~

25th Annual AHCBED Awards Banquet

Silver Anniversary Signals to Black Communities the Value of Keeping Dollars In The Community

(l-r) Awarded 25 year Charter Members & Businesses - State Rep. Sylvester Turner (Barnes & Turner Attorneys At Law), Elizabeth Brock Centerpoint Energy), Jim Bailey (Montalbano Lumber), Janet Moore (Paradise Funeral Home), Shirley Ann Malonson (Shirley Ann’s Black Kollectibles & Flowers along with Emcee Andrea Cooksey The Silver Anniversary celebration of the Acres Home Chamber for Business and Economic Development, Inc. (AHCBED) was more than a celebration.

It was a national statement.

A statement to every Black community that it can keep its money in the community, circulate it among other Black people and businesses and get positive results.

“This 25-year anniversary is a message to us as Black people of the value of staying in the community and that we can have our own affairs in our community,” said 9th District Congressman Al Green. “The success of the Acres Home

Chamber for Business and Economic Development, Inc. shows us we don’t have to go outside the community to hold events. We can turnover capital in our community. That makes the community stronger and we empower ourselves when we spend and keep our money in the community with our businesses.”

It is a message that the viable Black businesses in the community can come together, network and utilize one another to build the strong bases needed to support a chamber with the kind of longevity that makes it a business cornerstone and a solid example of Black pride and the promotion of Black history and heritage.

Formed on April 18, 1994, the Acres Home Chamber for Business and Economic Development Inc. is a 510(c) (3) non-profit organization with a mission of promoting the advancement of economic vitality throughout the Acres Home Community by spearheading the organization and implementation of infrastructure development that will impact the sustainability of business, kindle entrepreneurial vision and adhere to the social aspects of the community it serves.

Chairman Roy Douglas Malonson said one of the most important aspects of the work of a Black chamber in any community is to work and never lose

focus of the main goals of being unselfish in service, providing the best in customer service and always keeping the community first.

The AHCBED fulfills this mission by providing small businesses, entrepreneurs and the community with programs, seminars and workshops in business development, leadership and team building, educational and financial literacy, as well as the creation of collaborative outreach efforts with a special emphasis on promoting economic growth opportunities and community partnerships.

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Standing Ovation went to Mr. Craig Washington after he presented his message “Now Is the Time” Congressman Al Green presented a personalized Ink Pen signed by President Brack Obama to Roy Douglas & Shirley Ann Malonson

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“We Must Never forget slavery, lynching, Jim Crow Laws, the disrespect of the Black race & the first Black president”

Six Elements that Control the World

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here are six elements that impact and control the world.

Religion, media, politics, economics, education and health:

RELIGION

Religion controls the masses with a system of beliefs that has set standards, morals and values for generation.

African-Americans have been taught since leaving the sunny African shores, that obedience, faith and religion go hand in hand in helping control society and shaping order from what would be chaos without it.

Religion and its messages from the Bible makes society feel good and feeds the notion that doing good to your fellow man is the highest order of service and makes the world a better place. Our lives, families and generations follow blindly convinced that good living and prosperous giving will lead to eternal bliss and a pass through the pearly gates.

Church leaders have a God complex and the willing followers go along with whatever they are told. There comes a point when the masses are no longer able to think for themselves and believe the rants of anyone who’s in a position of authority.

We must understand that Religion is political and believers in God are spiritual. There’s a huge difference between the two.

Religion is not a bad thing, it is how church leaders, pastors and some have used religious teachings and dogma to control the composition of the government and control

the voting, thinking of communities and a country.

MEDIA

Media is the next most powerful force that controls the world. It has been said that he who controls information controls. The media uses its power in a way to tilt the masses to think, vote, believe, behave and buy the way it wants.

The public again does not think for itself, but makes decisions off surveys and poll numbers generated not from fact, but opinion.

From television, to newspapers to social media, information is driving the way you live, what you drive, how you dream and what you do on a daily basis. Some in media work to create and promoted negative images of Blacks. President Obama has been a victim of media that still cannot come to grips with a Black president. Some work hard to criticize, disrespect and find fault in him all to make Black leadership appear indecisive and incompetent We must understand its motive and powers and how it has caused African-Americans to settle for less and underachieve because of its negative images in the media and bad messages to our community.

We must understand this power and set a course to march to the beat of our own drummer.

POLITICS

Politics is the next element that controls the world because of its direct impact on our lives. AfricanAmericans need to understand that all politics is local because that is where we have most of our contact with the system from taxes, to streets, to school board policies

~Roy Douglas Malonson

to laws governing city and county services and operations.

The underbelly of politics is real and can be seen clearly in the battles over the Affordable Health Care Act, the extension of the Farm Bill that cut millions from the food stamp program and the government shutdown that crippled unemployment programs and pensions.

Electing good servant leaders who want to truly work the will of the people is the best way we can direct political power and use it to our advantage. When we don’t vote or go to the polls, we allow people to come into power who rape the system, become bourgeois aristocrats that make puppets of you, take away your voice and control every aspect of your life.

ECONOMICS

Economics is the element that has African-Americans traveling on a new kind of slave ship called dependency. We have left the old paths of supporting ourselves, developing our own businesses and shopping in our own neighborhoods. That has contributed to the deterioration of neighborhood from strong Black businesses and bustling business centers to boarded up, rundown ragged structures and talk of how it used to be. We have been convinced to shop at malls and big box stores instead of concentrating on our own community and owning and supporting our own businesses. That loss of economic clout has left us without the ability to set our own course and chart our own destiny. As a people, African-Americans have one of the highest unemployment rates in the country and depend far too heavy on votes in Austin or

Congress on reparations, unemployment, SSI or other forms of government assistance to relieve us of our burdens. We must do a better job of supporting our own and that will give us the freedom, ability and power to build and grow businesses and hire our own.

EDUCATION

Education is another key element that controls the world.

African-Americans must understand that education is a game changer and without it, it is hard to compete in this 21st Century economy. What makes it more difficult is more and more AfricanAmerican children are struggling to find their place and purpose and the education system has not been friendly enough to get the message across that a complete education is far better than dropping out of school or waiting for prince charming or hoping to win the lottery.

We must understand that we must balance the scales of education and demand the kind of equality that guarantees us equal access to the best teachers and role models that look like us and the same resources in our neighborhood schools that suburban schools enjoy.

We hold the key and must demand a school system based on equality to make sure Black children can develop to full potential.

The power is in our hand to demand better and support every child and make sure each youth sees value in education. We must step up because in this age of inequality, too many of our children are going to school with targets on their backs.

We do not want to be the one’s

“We Must have an understanding that if we do not tell our own business story, social story, spiritual story and history then who will.

The Acres Home Chamber for Business and Economic Development Chamber has now 25 years of history that is chronicling the journey of Acres Home for the past 25 years and beyond. The chamber sits as an iconic standard in this community that says we too are business persons and business owners who can generate and economic engine. We do not have to be given we can give and can produce we are producers and persons who have things to sell and market. That is what is special about this African-American chamber. These annual and monthly gatherings draws business persons from beyond normal boundaries of Acres Homes, from banks to community colleges to schools, small businesses to large corporations. They clamor to be part of it, because it is a real active chamber well versed in the business of promoting real economic power and it lives what it speaks. I am excited to congratulate the Acres Home Chamber for Business and Economic Development for it past, present and future. I also love the theme of “Now is Time”, because it speaks to the visionary role of Roy and Shirley Malonson.”

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responsible for allowing any Black child’s skills to go to waste.

HEALTH

The sixth and final element that impacts the Black community is health. African Americans face many health problems that affect how long we live and how we feel about each other and ourselves. We must understand that our health is our wealth.

We are faced with high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, kidney problems, obesity and many other issues linked to the way we live.

Those risks have increased the cost of being African-American when it comes to insurance costs, medical expenses and overall self worth.

African-Americans must return to reducing bad health habits like doing drugs, drinking and smoking and lower risks by practicing better nutrition habits, exercising and lowering stress levels.

Our longevity is the key to maintaining our voice and power in society and gaining our independence over time. It takes healthy warriors to fight the battles and struggles we face as a people.

Healthy living muse become the priority because only the strong will survive.

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(l-r)Warren Fitzgerald Muhammad, Roy Douglas Malonson, Patricia Boyd, Trenisha Williams & Cortland Boyd

(l-r) Octavia Bell, Craig Washington & Morgan Johnson Ruby Lee Mosley

(l-r) Oveta Hunter, Erica Lee Carter, Shirley Ann Malonson

Father John Ayang

The message of the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Acres Home Chamber of Business and Economic Development can best be described in a 1975 hit by the O'Jays called “Unity” What great possibilities exist when we come together and stick together. Unity, we must have unity ~ Cause united we stand Divided we fall. They played a game of divide and conquer ever since the word began, tried their best too separable the people so we couldn't understand; come together and show our force. Now's the time for all the people to speak with one voice. I'm talkin' bout Unity, we must have unity cause united we stand divided we fall. Now's the time to follow the leader and give our full support. Listen to the words of the faithful teacher. Let's put on end to hate and war. Now's the time to come together and make a stand. Now's the time for us to bring peace and love all over the land. I'm talkin'bout Unity, we must have unity!

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It also has lead programs in the following areas: community stabilization, career development, adult outreach and youth enrichment.

“It’s so simple,” Malonson said. “It’s all about understanding the concept of keeping it in the community.”

The outside images of Black communities across America have made it difficult to sustain economic growth and business development, so the best thing a community can do is to rebuild itself and focus on the business and entrepreneurial talents that exist within the community.

It also gives the community an opportunity to showcase itself and the talent flowing from the neighborhood.

Turning dollars over gives us the capital we need to start and provide jobs for our people and promote new Black businesses in the community.

It is no secret that MiddleEasterners, Indian, Mexican and Chinese cultures have come over

to the United States, started businesses, perfected their crafts and give back to their communities.

Each one continuously supports their people in any endeavor they attempt to pursue.

Unlike other races, they are prideful of their people no matter the socio-economic status or difference in skin complexion.

We must do the same in our communities in order to keep the “business blood” and life flowing through our neighborhoods.

Good things can happen in the community when dollars are turned over again and again in our neighborhoods. Here’s why: 1.African-Americans buying power is strong and getting stronger.

2. The national AfricanAmerican buying power rose to $1.1 trillion in 2011, according to government statistics.

3.African-American spending is equivalent to being the 11th largest economy in the world.

Dollars are flowing through our community and we can do

great things together if we use them in our communities and neighborhoods.

During the 25th Anniversary celebration, local Black and community businesses were represented at every level of the operation from catering to security to parking.

Often, millions of our dollars leave the community and makes its way into the hands of downtown hotel and convention center moguls who never return one penny back to the neighborhood and never stands or fights with the people on one key issue the Black community is concerned with.

Turning dollars over in the community also allows us to showcase what our communities have to offer and opens the way to network with other supporters to build more attractive buildings, centers and meeting halls to serve the business, meeting and civic needs of our communities.

One of the most important things we can do is look within

and see and know the value of what we have to offer ourselves.

For example, buildings like the Beulah Ann Shepard Building is an example of how a nice facility in Black communities nationwide could be utilized for our own business meetings, weddings, retreats and convention style awards ceremonies and banquets.

We need to ask how many times has these hotel and convention center giants offered to use our neighborhood facilities, fellowship halls, banquet halls or office spaces for even a small retreat, dinner or awards banquet.

Enabling ourselves to provide an opportunity for someone else to have a job is something that we really should have more of in the African American community.

Black entrepreneurship can be a wonderful experience for the Black community and the business owner, but it is the community that benefits most for the support.

For Black businesses to succeed, they must have the help of their own people. Trickling down from generation to generation, Black people seem to still embody this desire to compete and tear one another down. The Silver Anniversary celebration is a positive example of what happens when Black people work together and have a love for community and a vision for its future.

In order for Black people to succeed in any community and have success stories like the AHCBED, Black people must know the other Black business owners in their area, neighborhoods and support each other.

We must simply stop deciding to take our business elsewhere out of our communities.

Those attending the Silver Anniversary celebration for the Acres Home Chamber for Business and Economic Development Inc. praised the efforts to not only keep dollars in the community but also for promoting Black pride, history and heritage .

Raynetta Glenn remembers the early days when the chamber got off the ground and said she is glad the event and the chamber continues to grow after 25 years.

“I was a hostess at the first banquet and remember Craig Washington and how the chamber used to meet in different places,” Glenn said. “This has come full circle in the community with the building and Craig Washington here.”

Glenn said having the chamber in the community sends the right message about what African-Americans should be doing to promote growth in the

community.

For Rose Howard, it was emotional event, but a chance to think back to times when there were more true Black businesses and when the word and concept of community truly meant that.

“This is fantastic way to call the community and the next generation into accountability,” she said. “The examples have been set and the torch passed. It is what the community needs to see and hear and now it is up to them to build on all this inspirational work and teaching.”

Many also said the message by brilliant legal mind Craig Washington was timely and challenged the new Black leadership to take the torch and build on the strong civil rights leaders and legacies of past.

“It time to set the next generation on the right paths,” said longtime Acres Home activist Ruby Lee Mosley. “We must

lead and train our parents to be parents and our leaders to be true leaders and this chamber has been involved in doing just that. “I am pleased and happy that for 25 years it has helped shape this community and we are better for it being here today.”

Dr. James M. Douglas said the message was powerful because it sets the stage and standards for the next generation.

“We have done what we could to get to this point,” he said. “This chamber and its leaders have been a beacon in the community and its leaders are to be commended. It is up to those coming after us to raise the bar.”

Others were there and witnessed the crowning achievement of legendary community services of Oveta Hunter. She has dedicated over 70 years of her life as have many of Acres Home legends to the development of the community.

“This was a wonderful event and a blessing,” said Eric McDaniel, the nephew of Hunter. “This occasion is a great moment in Black history and has Mrs. Hunter at the crossroads of history for this community.

We appreciate her work and the work of this chamber. The work in this community will stand as strong legacies for others to build on.”

Dwight and Violet Judge attended their first chamber banquet and the retired executive said it was one of the most impressive displays of AfricanAmerican community business organization he had ever seen.

“I think this is a great thing for this community,” he said. “It is a good way to visibly showcase what the community and the chamber stands for.”

Judge is the founder of the Black Professional Cowboys and Cowgirls Association (BPCCA)

and each year since 1999 has put on the Annual Heritage Day Rodeo in Humble.

Violet Judge said it was very nice seeing that events like the banquet were held away from the normal venues people select for banquets and awards ceremonies.

“I really thought the place was nice and set up very well,” Violet Judge said. “ I really enjoyed myself.”

Some longtime supporters of the AHCBED include H.E.B., Center Point Energy, Montalbano Lumber, State Representative Sylvester Turner and Shirley Ann's Black Kollectibles and Flowers.

Chairman Roy Douglas Malonson also thanked them the many other supporters of the chamber who believed in the concept of keeping events in the community and the vision of showcasing Black business talent from the community.

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She is semi-retired and only cooks and caters for chamber events, but for years she toiled in her own business feeding thousands wonderful meals at Lacy’s Restaurant.

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“It was the word of mouth from the people in the chamber that helped my business grow at the time,” she said. “It is very important for businesses to have chamber where we talk to one another and help build one another up.”

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At the Silver Anniversary chamber event, she served a meal that included tender steak in strips, a special mixture of cheese and potatoes, vegetables and a special tasty cake dessert.

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Matriarch Celebrates 70 Years of Servant Leadership to Acres Homes Community

(l-r) Emil J. Clemons, Theodore R.C. Randle, Nelma Rndle, Eric D. McDaniel, Abbie O. McDaniel, Rev. Dr. E. A. Davis, Oveta L. Hunter, Georgia A. Hunter, Theodora Y. Randle Hurley & Inga Dyer

If I can help somebody, as I pass along, If I can cheer somebody, with a word or song, If I can show somebody, how they’re traveling wrong, If I can spread love’s message, as the Master taught, If I can do my duty, as a good man ought, Then my living shall not be in vain. - Chosen lyrics from Song, “If I can Help Somebody” hen it comes to defining and understanding unselfish love for your community, one name sure to come up is Oveta Hunter.

For 70 years, Mrs Hunter has labored tirelessly to help promoted African-American pride, history and heritage and business in the Acres Home Community.

“God is good,” she said. “God’s grace and mercy keeps me going.

God truly answers prayers.”

Though not one to boast or brag, this quiet 89-year old community activist was recognized for her years of community service with a special award at the Acres Home Chamber for Business and Economic Development Inc’s Silver Anniversary 25th Annual Awards Banquet held March 28th at the Beulah Ann Shepard Building.

Hunter is one who for years teamed with the likes of Beulah Ann Shepard, Ruby Moseley, Jewel Houston, Pastor F.N. Williams and others to help break down barriers, forge civil rights progress and community

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improvements that are shaping the present and future of this great neighborhood.

As she approaches 90-years old, Hunter has not given a hint at slowing down, but continues to be active in the chamber, her church and community activities and issues.

Her story is story that has seen many changes in Black History over the years.

She was born to Jerry and Alberta Randle on May 3, 1924, the third oldest of 6 children and was raised at 2232 Tuam Street in Houston’s Third Ward.

After her mother passed away at an early age, her father moved his family to Acres Home where she was educated in the Aldine Independent School District attending White Oak Elementary and George Washington Carver High School. She graduated Class of 1943 and is one of two surviving members from that class.

“We walked to school in those days,” she said. “At school, our teachers made us focus on our lessons and learning things we needed to know to make it in life.”

She remembers the days of learning in a one room school house and using second hand books and being taught by all Black teachers.

“You had to obey the rules,” she said. “Not Doing our school work and your lessons did not go by without punishment or whipping from parents and teachers.”

She said both teachers and parents knew education was the key to success.

Her dedication to her church AARP Northwest Branch; Acres is just as impressive. She joined Home Clinic Tea Party Group; Galilee Missionary Baptist Board member of Harris County Church in 1936 under the leaderHospital District North Branch; ship of the late Rev. J.C. Smith A. Phillip Randolph Institute; and for 77 years is the oldest HISD Community Board living member of the church. She member; St Andrews Methodist has served on many auxiliaries Church Food Bank volunduring her membership as Usher, teer; and the Get Out the Vote Missionary, Sin Vacation Bible 19 ce 94 School teacher, Sunday School teacher, Choir member and Trustee wife.

Ms. Hunter has been very active and remains active in the community. She is a member of Acres Home Historian Committee; Life member of Acres Home Citizens Chamber of Commerce; Acres Home Business and Economic Development Inc.; George Washington Carver Dancing in Heavenly Places 11” tall Alumni; YMCA 100% Black Owned Store Hours: Thursday 11:30am-4pm Northwest We Appreciate Friday & Saturday Branch; 11:30am-5pm Our Customers

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“I have been involved with my community all these years because I care about Acres Homes,” she said.

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Texas Legal Giant Passes Torch Tells New Servant-leaders “Now It’s Your Time”

“Like Spartacus of the ancients, Mr. Washington goes into the pit of the courtroom arena armed with the sword of righteous indignation, the shield of the Constitution, and the breastplate of impeccable honor to fight for those broken of spirit. When Craig Washington does his final summation, I am convinced the angels from above get a seat in the rafters of the courtroom just to listen to his voice, a voice from heaven advocating persistently and passionately for the poor and persecuted.”

Congressman Ted Poe on Brilliant Legal Mind and Living Legend Craig Washington HOUSTON-Traveling the road to freedom, many have made made great contributions, but none more unique and powerful as Craig Anthony Washington.

His fiery brand of speaking truth to power and his sincere spirit of persuasion not only has influenced a generation of Black attorneys, but also paved the way for freedom fighters by being a humble, honest, yet stern voice for the people.

Washington has a long list of accomplishments, but among his greatest work is his ultimate fight to protect the civil rights of the community, the poor and disadvantaged.

“I wanted to make a difference and used all that I had to do that,” a humble Washington said. “I tried to move things forward and make life better for all people.”

He calls on the new generation of servant-leaders to learn from his example and step up and take the leadership torch and build on his and other civil rights pioneers legacies to improve the quality of life for the less fortunate and take the community to the next level.

“Now is the time to make a difference in the race you are running,” Washington said. “We have done our best and now the torch is passed. You have been put where you are for a reason. God gave you something to do and you got to

go and do it.”

The road to being the great attorney-orator was not a walk in the park. Growing up, Washington witnessed first hand racial prejudice, segregation and the disrespect of being Black in Texas and America.

Washington did not make any excuses, but recognized his talents and used his inner drive and faith to step up and prove that an African-American attorney can be competent and be a loud strong voice in a sea of critics and racist naysayers who challenged Black intelligence during his day.

Washington was born on October 12, 1941, in Longview, Texas and was the first born of two children.

He went right to work on getting that education attending Brock Elementary School in Houston, Fidelity Junior High School, then Fidelity Manor Senior High School in Galena Park, from which he graduated in 1958. After high school, he worked his way through Prairie View A&M University, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in biology in 1966.

Motivated by the times, Washington set his sights on higher goals and went on to attend Texas Southern University Law School from 1966 to 1969, graduating number one in his class, with honors. While in law school, he was Captain of the Moot Court Team (1967-1969). President of the Student Bar Association (1968-1969), and Research Assistant to the Dean of the Law School (1968-1969). During law school, Mr. Washington received several awards. He held a Charles T. McCormack Scholarship (three years), achieved the Dean’s List (six semesters and three summers), Honor Roll (three Semesters), was the Delegate at the American Bar Association Convention, was Team Captain for the Texas Junior Bar Moot Court Team, and National Moot Court Team, received the American Jurisprudence Award for Excellence for the high-

est class grade in Constitutional Law, Legal Ethics, Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Insurance Law, Civil Procedure, Agency, Moot Court, and Conflict of Laws.

Upon graduation from law school, Washington served Texas Southern University Law School as Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor of Law, teaching a course in Legislation. During the 1973-1974 school years, he taught a Political Science course in the Afro-American Studies Program at the University of Houston.

Legislator After school, Washington started to make his mark on the world with a desire to raise social consciousness and be a voice for truth and justice and ensure that the poor and disadvantaged would not be left behind.

In 1972, Washington, along with four other minority candidates, Anthony Hall, George T. “Mickey”, Benny Reyes, and Cecil Bush Leland (dubbed the “People’s Five”), ran for seats in the House of Representatives in Texas.

Washington was elected, and served as Texas state representative, Rep. District 86, from 1973 to 1982. He was then a Texas state senator, Senatorial District 13, from 1983 until 1989.

He was described by many as a man with an “unwavering in his concern for the downtrodden”.

His reputation for his advocacy made him one of the best. Texas Monthly magazine dubbed Washington one of the 10 best legislators in the state 3 times.

What made him so unique? It was his sincere approach, attitude toward his topic and his solid determination and can do spirit combined with a great work ethic.

He also did not mince words.

“That doesn’t make you popular, but it sure makes you feel good at night,” Washington was known to say frequently.

Some of his work is still talked about in the halls and many have tried to recreate and imitate his sheer rawness that forced leaders of mankind in America to look in the mirror and consider the plight of his fellow man.

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It was Craig Washington who defied a system that would deny health care to children because they had the misfortune of being born into poverty. He persuaded the House to raise child-welfare payments in 1979, holding up a pair of children’s cheap jeans, shoes, 2 pairs of socks, deodorant, toothpaste and shampoo, but no food. The tab for the items came to $27.27, just under the welfare rate of $32.58 a month.

It was Washington who in an attempt to block reinstatement of the death penalty in Texas, he tacked an amendment on the bill that would have placed the electric chair in the middle of the House floor and required a majority vote of both houses to turn on its power.

It was Washington who dared to confront and to denounce the system…not behind closed doors so that he could retain deniability, but publicly, boldly and successfully.

Washington astonished the legal community in 1984 with a legal victory for Eroy Brown, a black prison inmate who killed 2 white prison administrators.

There were three trials in the case, and everyone thought Brown’s self-defense plea was not winnable. Everyone except Washington, who has an unwavering respect for the United States Constitution who fights to ensure that justice will ultimately prevail.

One of his co-counsel in the Eroy Brown case said she will never forget Washington’s closing argument in the Brown case.

“He absolutely captured the jury, and at the end of his argument there were several jurors who were noticeably weeping,” she said. ‘’When he gives a jury argument, it’s almost like an ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.”

The United States Congress In 1989, Washington set his sights higher and was elected to the 101at Congress from the 18th Congressional District filling the seat vacated by the sudden death of Leland. He served until January 1995.

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days of Reconstruction, when Blacks held political power in the days of the first black Senator and Representatives: Sen. Hiram Revels (R-MS), Rep. Benjamin S. Turner(R-AL), Robert DeLarge (R-SC), Josiah Walls (R-FL),Jefferson Long (R-GA),Joseph Rainey and Robert B. Elliott (R-SC) from 1870 to 1880.

Clearly Washington’s tour on Capitol Hill was one for the history books, because like no other, he devoted his time in public office to advocating for those with no voice: the poor, the homeless, AIDS victims.

His arrival to Congress was no less quiet as he quickly became known as a major contributor and fighter for justice, education, and equality for all.

During the debate on the Civil Rights Act, he chaired full committee and field hearings, led floor debate on quotas, fought for the ability of women and religious minorities to sue for damages, and was a member of the Conference Committee in both the Education and Labor and Judiciary Committees.

It was Washington who shared his passion arguing on the House floor of the United States Congress against amending our Constitution to protect the flag. On that occasion, he said. “I prefer a man who will burn the flag and then wrap himself in the Constitution to a man who will burn the Constitution and then wrap himself in the flag.”

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