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ne of the most discussed issues in African-American political circles is a question regarding if Blacks should be as wedded to the Democratic Party as they have been for the past halfcentury. The latest public personality to address this situation is ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. It would be gross understatement to posit that Smith fails miserably at this attempt to enter into the highly complex and contentious realm of American racial politics.

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Smith attempted to navigate the rocky waters of American politics and today we find his bruised and battered carcass lifeless and washed ashore. Smith, who apparently has no real comprehension of the storied history of African-American voting patterns sought to inject what he naively believes is an avant-garde idea into the contemptuous matter of American voting patterns. According to the ESPN commentator, it is time for African-Americans to divorce themselves from the Democratic Party in an unprecedented manner.

Smith related to an attentive university audience that he had a ‘dream’ like the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and dreamed “for one election, just one, every Black person in America vote Republican....”

Of course Smith is seeking to interject shocking commentary that calls into question the voting patterns of his African-American ancestors who began their gravitation toward

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the Democratic Party with the election of Franklin Delano Roosevelt during the Great Depression, a process that was completed with the election of John F. Kennedy in 1960.

According to the Roper Center’s Public Opinion Archives, AfricanAmericans have been a reliable voting bloc for the Democratic Party.

The following list displays their reliability.

In an amateurish and unorthodox manner that he can call all his own, Smith laments “Black folks in America are telling one party, ‘We don’t give a damn about you.’

They’re telling the other party, ‘You’ve got our vote.’ Therefore, you have labeled yourself ‘disenfranchised’ because one party knows they’ve got you under their thumb.

The other party knows they’ll never get you and nobody comes to address your interest.”

There are myriad problems in Smith’s political analysis, actually

too many to address in this column.

Stephen A. Smith’s public utterances are so bad that one is left considering the possibility that he is consciously seeking to undercut the minuscule power that African-Americans can call their own. His suggestion seems to point out that African-Americans do not understand the Republican Party’s political platform; a party I would like to remind Smith that has busied itself constructing every possible obstacle to African-Americans possessing even the ability to cast a vote in America. Not to mention, the rise of White supremacist language and symbols emanating from the Tea Party, a significant segment of the Republic Party that he is blatantly attempting to get African-Americans to vote for.

Smith crudely advises AfricanAmericans to shop their vote around and make the best selection.

He seems incapable of comprehending that the Democratic Party has been the conscious informed choice of droves of African-

Americans over the past half-century.

Furthermore, Smith misses a larger issue surrounding AfricanAmerican electoral participation.

That problem flows from the reality that as long as African-Americans continue to operate inefficiently, it does not matter whom they elect because they will never have a reliable mechanism to hold their elected officials to their campaign promises.

The foremost by-products of the Black community’s inability to hold their elected representatives to task are the absence of a unified political voice or goal structure. Put simply, my community moves in a haphazard, awkward, quirky manner that would lead any observer to question if we have any particular destination in mind. This grievous sin must be laid at the feet of a disinterested, lazy, and consistently cowardly ‘Black leadership’ that has repeatedly refused to ‘speak truth to power’ at opportune moments.

mayor. This in turn could quickly mean the hiring of a Black city manager and other top level administrators. This in turn could mean an overhaul of the police department to make diversity and reform a reality. Eight months after the Brown slaying, the April elections will put that thinking to the test.

The early signs aren’t good. In the nearly three month period between the day Brown was slain and October 8, a worse than anemic 204 eligible adults in Ferguson newly registered. A month later, less than half of the nearly 25,000 registered voters in Ferguson bothered to go to the polls in the mid-term elections. There was no breakdown by ethnicity of the number who actually did bother to vote. But given the general pattern of less voter participation by minorities in midterm elections, and the far greater

participation of older, conservative White voters, almost certainly, the turnout of Black voters in Ferguson was abysmal.

The one faint stir of optimism is the recall petition filed against the current mayor James Knowles.

He has made it clear he won’t step down. He moved quickly to pose as the change agent, held a high profile press conference, and has mobilized Black support to beat back the recall effort. Despite his protestations and promises to jump hard on the reform train, he can’t separate himself from a rigid, racially balkanized city governmental structure that has maintained iron-clad political control, and a racially polarizing police force and city administration.

The reasons for the chronic past no shows of blacks from the Ferguson polls in part mirror

the reasons for the persistent low minority voter turnout in local and national election in past years. The oft cited reasons are apathy, disinterest, GOP voter suppression, the sense that their vote won’t change anything, that there’s little difference between the two parties, and

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erguson will hold municipal elections April 7.

The mayor and five of the six city councilpersons are white. Three are up for reelection. Since Michael Brown was gunned down by former Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson on August 9, the one loud refrain has repeatedly been how could a city where African-Americans make up the overwhelming majority of the population be policed by a nearly all-White police force, and governed by a nearly all-White city administration? The thought was that the Brown slaying angered and engaged so many thousands that it was almost a done deal that the first chance Black residents got they’d jam the polls and totally revamp city government in Ferguson.

The revamp meant the election of a majority Black city council and

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“I used to be a pretty good preacher’s kid until I learned how to cuss…”

I listen to gospel music every day; nearly all day. Thank God for Sirius/ XM/Internet (whatever it’s called) radio. I like it because I was raised in church and that was the only music that I was “allowed” to listen to back in the day. Now, it wasn’t the ONLY music I listened to, but I had to kinda sneak and listen to R&B and other forms of secular music. My parents didn’t allow the “devil’s music” in the house. When they weren’t at home on Saturdays, I used to tune in to “Soul Train” and “American Bandstand” (that was the White folks’ “Soul Train” program; the only difference was that they danced a little bit weird and really fast. If you were in the way, they’d knock yo ass out with they funky dance moves). As soon as I heard my parent’s car pull in the driveway, I turned the television back to “Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids”.

“Hey, hey, heyyyyyyy…” I wonder if Bill Cosby was… Never mind.

I guess you’ve figured out by now that I must be a “preacher’s kid”.

Yes, I am. And you KNOW what they say about preacher’s kids. See, y’all know y’all ain’t right! Y’alls the reason us preacher’s kids act the way we do. Let me explain: “I used to be a pretty good preacher’s kid until I learned how to cuss…”

Being a PK didn’t guarantee me protection from y’alls devilish ways. The more I tried to stay saved, sanctified, and filled with the Holy Ghost (I think I just “quickened”), the more some of y’all tried to turn us from grace. Y’all know that

preacher’s kids of the 60s and 70s weren’t supposed to be cussing, but y’all did thangs that tested our spiritual strength. I was raised in a sanctified church; y’all know how we worship: Sunday school started at 9:30, Morning Worship at 11. We sang and “shouted” until 1:00 and THEN my daddy would start preaching around 2:00, right after we’ve taken up two offerings. We would be finished around 3:00 pm, go home and eat, take a nap and journey back to church for “Evening Service around 7:30 PM. Service would end around 10:00 PM and we’d get to bed around 11:30.

When we arrived at school the next morning, y’alls funny asses would ask us if we “just got outta church”. See, that’s what I’m talk’n about! I grew up with a lot of heathens…

When I got to high school, I was a nice-looking young man. I was tall, dark, and handsome. I was also a pretty good athlete AND student. While I was in the locker room after basketball practice one day, a teammate of mine asked me if I ever “had some”.

“Had some WHAT”, I asked. “Hell nawwwllll, Spivey is a preacher’s kid” answered one of my other teammates.

“He got’s to wait until he gets married before he gets “some”. Errrrbody in the entire locker room started laughing as I hurried up and got tha hell outta there. I dropped an “F-bomb” on them as I left, which caused them to laugh even louder because they never heard me cuss. I was a senior in high school and never had “some”, but I sho learned how to cuss. I know it wasn’t right and I spent more time repenting than Bishop Eddie Long.

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Please Do Not Forget Our History! Forgetting What Happened to Us Can Destroy Us! - Roy Douglas Malonson

It is Time for Our Black Leaders to STAND UP!

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hatever your life’s work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better.” Furthermore, it is, “the quality, not the longevity, of one’s life is what is important” these most wholesome words were rendered by the late great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I agree with him and believe that if anyone was worthy of making such a statement then certainly, he was.

Dr. King stood and spoke the truth as it relates to the situation of Black America during the era in which he lived. Since that time, there has not been a leader that vigorously stood and consistently cried out with a voice in the same manner in which he did. Therefore, I believe that in fact Dr. King did contribute work in the area in which he operated in that, “no man, living, dead or unborn, could do better”. Accordingly, it is my belief that modern-day preachers, activists, politicians and leaders overall would be wise to take note of Dr. King’s words and follow suit.

Research and statistics show that there are more African-American men and women in influential positions in this country than ever before, in the history of these United States.

Today, we have African-Americans that are lawyers, doctors, engineers, senators, governors and even up to the highest office in the land, president.

But what good are influential people within a culture or society if they don’t stand for anything; and especially if they do not pay homage to those who paved the way for them to have the opportunity to preside in the offices of which they presently do? Our present-day leaders have inherited offices that were built off of the sweat, blood, tears, hard work, lives and sacrifices of our ancestors

and leaders, like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thus, an obligation is owed to our ancestors to study and embrace our heritage.

We MUST Understand, that though we have come a long way, it is just not long enough. This is why it saddens my heart that so many powerful and influential leaders are dying off and there are not many successors that have the passion to lead as our great leaders of old did. The intent and angle is different now, presentday leaders are more concerned with notoriety and what their counterparts will think of their stances and views on certain issues that affect Black America.

Now make no mistake, I am aware that there are still some young people that are in office that actually care and are concerned about deep rooted issues that affect our communities. But the majority is more than not.

Our great leaders, patriarchs, and warriors are dying off in scores of numbers. Yet perhaps, the most mindboggling attribute to this situation is that the youth of our community doesn’t know anything about leadership, less known what it takes to be an effective leader. Good leadership abilities initiate out of one’s ability to be able to follow. Everyone does not have the charisma, talent, or gift of being a leader.

So if in fact you are someone who just happens to be a member of the Black community and are operating in a role of leadership or authority then it would behoove you to use the powers that you have to help and support members of your own community. I am sick and tired of politicians, preachers and other leaders saying that they have the best interest in mind for African-Americans, but then when they get into office or to a place they feel they have arrived it can eas-

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ily be determined that their walk does not match there talk. Even still what bothers me most is that members of the Black community still see fit to support these individuals, regardless of.

We MUST Understand, that Black leaders should be held accountable to the offices, pacts and promises that they make to the community before they inherit office. We MUST send a message to these leaders that use us to get into office that we will not continue to stand by and support them and once they get into office they totally neglect and forget about us.

This is not to state that every preacher, politician or leader does not keep their word and hold true to their commitment. I would not dare insinuate that, because some of my greatest friends happen to be preachers, politicians, activists and others in authoritative roles. Nonetheless, the fact still remains that there are those who lie to get into office and then totally misuse or renig on the promises they made.

We MUST Understand that, we have an obligation to our ancestors to pass our history on to the generations that follow us, so that they will know that they must be held accountable when their time comes to stand in the same places that many of us have stood.

But how can we effectively pass this information on, when so many leaders deny the truth about: what has happened, what continues to happen and what will continue to happen unless some form of change comes to the status and situation of Black America?

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Black and White University of Oklahoma students gather together outside University of Oklahoma’s Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house during a rally.

Without fear or favor, African- apologies from people that truly behavior will not be demonstrated will, to go and take a look at the stands up and says, “I’m sorry”.

American News & Issues has meant how they felt to begin with, again? Absolutely not, because we video that has caused this tumulBecause the truth is, that is further existed for nearly twenty as an it is like giving them a pass. never know the true contents of a tuous controversy. In watching enabling a problem that is there, entity that thrives off of reporting Addressing the readers of person’s heart. Feelings of racism it, you can clearly see that this but no one wants to admit that it current and historical realities African-American News & and prejudice do not just develop young man was very passionate is. Our Black leaders must take a that affect our community. Now, Issues, just imagine: if this overnight. Things such as these about his chant and so were those stand, because if the shoe was on anyone that knows me or has been racist chant was never aired on are taught and bred into children rooting along with him. The vain the other foot, would one of them in my presence is aware of the fact Twitter by the proactive Africanand they grow up with the same repetitions of, “There will never or even us be easily forgiven??? that I don’t bite my tongue; nor American group, if Levi Pettit emotions that always manifest be a n—-r at SAE”, can fiercely Standing and supporting people do I dress up things that I want to was never expelled from school, themselves in some shape, form be heard by the bus load full of that really do not mean well; just convey to members of our comif the University President David or fashion. So that’s why I say, college students making represenbecause they say, “sorry” sends off munities or anyone else’s for that Boren never stood up to dispel the “enough of this crap!!!” tations of their hate and disdain for the wrong message. It’s almost as matter. message that was portrayed by the I am sick and tired of people African-Americans. This is why if anyone of the opposite race can With that being stated, I am fraternity and barred them from using our Black politicians and I am constantly expressing the do or say anything in a deragatory, sick and tired of Black politicians existing on the university; would preachers for a means to smooth thought that you can not apologize demeaning or hurtful way; then and preachers, “going along to Pettit still apologized on his own? things over within the Black for feeling something that you just go rally up some Black leaders get along.” Especially when if Some people may say, “you never community. I proposed a question really feel. and politicians, apologize and the shoe was on the other foot know how a person truly feels”, some editorials back wondering, A person may say they apoloeverything is supposed to be fine. It that same attitude would not be but I have determined that he “Where are all the Preachers”? gize to soothe someone else’s emo- just does not sit well with me and I accepted, tolerated or reciprocated would not have.

That question was raised because I tions, but deep down inside that am tired of those who are supposed by our White counterparts.

Now although I am not, nor did not feel like Actor Bill Cosby still does not change the fact that to be leaders supporting people Just recently, there was coverhave I ever portrayed myself as a was given the type of support from they really meant the things they who do not have the best interest of age of Levi Pettit, at a meeting Bible quoting, scripture throwing our Black leaders that I thought he said and the actions they displayed. the Black community in mind. surrounded by, a number of Black person; you better believe being should have. Bill Cosby has always I’m just not fooled by some things After all, I wonder would Levi Oklahoma City community leadraised a part of the Catholic faith; I been a respected and iconic figure and it’s not right for the people that Pettit ever cast in a ballot for State ers, pastors, civil rights activists, was taught the scriptures at a very in the Black community and has the Black community supports to Senator Anastasia Pittman or beState Senator Anastasia Pittman early age. For that cause, I know actually contributed into the Black go out and easily, “go along to get come a member of Pastor Reed’s and others. He made an appearance that the Bible teaches according community as well. Where were along”. church? I stated this because they at a Black Baptist Church, with to Jesus that you should forgive a the Black preachers and politicians There is a serious problem are the two people featured on cameras, the press and all; to pubperson 70 times seven. However, then to talk about forgiveness? going on in these United States. the front page who are visibly, licly apologize for the demeaning true repentance consists of an act I’m just curious! It’s almost as if The African-American community adamantly supporting him. Now I racist chant he was so passionately that you are truly apologetic for we don’t know what or whom to is constantly losing Black males at don’t want anyone to misinterpret repeating on a video twitted on and with the motion that there is no support. People have a problem the hands of law enforcement with my sentiments because I am not Twitter. intent to repeat the same behavior with the way that I talk, but I am no regard or justice, there is the degrading Black leaders. However, After watching these events again. With that being stated, is who I am. ongoing cycle of racial discriminaI am trying to convey that they unfold, I must say that these things it safe to suggest that when Levi However, if you don’t untion and profiling in various sectors should be held accountable to the angered me because, it sends off Pettit gets in the comfort of his derstand my outrage, then don’t of the nation, and so many other people that supported them into the wrong message to our comown home or amongst other peers take my word for it. I encourage examples such as these that our getting where they are! munity, the nation and the entire and friends that genuinely feel the as many readers of Africanculture faces. So we should not just Story By: Roy Douglas Malonson world. When we simply accept same way as him; that the same American News & Issues who go along with every person that Photo Credit: AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki

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Concerns with Predatory Lending Honorable Sefronia Thompson TX 141st Dist.

AUSTIN - Representative Senfronia Thompson filed legislation to help prevent consumers from going into deeper financial debt while trying to pay off their payday or title loan.

"In an attempt to curb the abuse some lenders commit against working class Texans, while not cutting off access to these loans that are needed from time to time, I filed HB 3811 and HB 3812 to address concerns many people have with both payday and auto title loans,� said Rep. Thompson.

Payday and auto title loans offer short term, highcost loans to consumers.

However, the loans they offer to alleviate financial stress, may cause the consumers to go into deeper financial debt.

Payday loans allow customers to leave a personal check for the amount borrowed to be cashed on their next payday or authorize an electronic withdrawal from their bank account for the specific loan amount.

Tile loan companies issue loans in exchange for the customer's car title.

If consumers are unable to meet the re-payment deadline, they are often given the option to pay a "rollover" fee for a loan extension.

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continually apply for these loan extensions ultimately pay more in fees and exorbitant interest than what was initially borrowed," continued Rep. Thompson.

"I believe that with some basic regulation, the state can protect consumers from being taking advantage of, without putting the industry out of business."

Consumer protection groups growing concerns with payday and auto title lending practices has demonstrated a need for change. Passage of House Bill 3811 and House Bill 3812 will alleviate some of the recurring problems consumers are experiencing and provide equal footing for all those involved in the industry.

DOJ to investigate Texas’ Truancy Laws Honorable Rodney Ellis TX 13th Dist.

AUSTIN - Senator Rodney Ellis (D-Houston) sent a letter to United States Attorney General Eric Holder requesting that the Department of Justice (DOJ) begin an investigation into racial disparities concerning the application of Texas’ truancy laws.

In particular, Sen. Ellis drew attention to Fort Bend ISD, which is in his senatorial district. From his letter: According to a recent Texas Appleseed study, in

Fort Bend ISD, AfricanAmerican students comprised 53.3 percent of truancy cases filed, despite the fact that they only account for 29.1 percent of enrollment. Hispanic students in Fort Bend ISD comprised 32.9 percent of truancy cases filed, but account for 26.5 percent of enrollment.

Special education students comprised 10.4 percent of truancy cases filed, but only account for 6.3 percent of enrollment.

The problem is statewide. In 2013, Texas prosecuted 115,000 truancy cases, more than twice the number of all other states combined.

Statewide, 80 percent of students sent to court for

truancy are low income, and African Americans, Latino, and special education students are disproportionately impacted. “I have serious concerns about how quickly many jurisdictions appear to turn to the criminal justice system to address truancy, as well as the disproportionate targeting of minority and special education students,� wrote Sen. Ellis. “Education is the most important key to unlocking the doors of opportunity. But the Texas truancy system is pushing students who often face economic and social hardships out of the school setting and further away from those opportunities.�

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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE ANNOUNCING THE 2015-2019 CONSOLIDATED PLAN PUBLIC HEARINGS TO DEVELOP PLANS TO SPEND A PROJECTED $200 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS Please join the City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) for the Spring Public Hearings to present and receive comments on its proposed 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan (Con Plan), 2015 Annual Action Plan and 2015 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI). Hearings will be held on:

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Funding priorities are housing, supportive services, infrastructure/ neighborhood facilities, and economic development. The goal of the Con Plan is to promote housing and community development strategies for the (1) targeted revitalization of communities, (2) elimination of chronic homelessness, (3) improvement of quality of life, and (4) fostering of community economic development opportunities. The format and information presented in the Con Plan are based on HUD requirements.

The 2015 Annual Action Plan outlines priorities and describes how the estimated $41,231,796 in federal funds and $285,413 in program income will be used to benefit income eligible residents during the 41st Program Year (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016).

Public Review and Comment Period View the proposed 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan, 2015 Annual Action Plan, and 2015 Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice at the following locations: • Online at www.houstontx.gov/housing • City Hall Annex (City Secretary’s Office) – 900 Bagby Street, Houston, TX 77002 • Main Public Library – 500 McKinney, Houston, TX 77002 • HCDD – 601 Sawyer, Suite 400, Houston, TX 77007 (copies may also be obtained at this location) The general public may comment on the proposed Consolidated Plan, Annual Action Plan, and the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice from March 14, 2015 through April 13, 2015. Public comments may be submitted by email to: millie.walker@houstontx.gov or by mail: HCDD, ATTN: Millie Walker, 601 Sawyer, Suite 400, Houston, Texas 77007.

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Friday Annual Empowerment of Women Awards Gala The Power Center 12401 South Post Oak Road Houston, TX 77045 Beginning at 6:00pm For more info contact Collista Franklin (832) 524 - 9804 Saturday Publishing Potential Writers Worskshop Evangelisti Temple Church of God In Christ 11603 Martin Luther King Blvd.

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Celebratiing 20 Years of Kingdom Ministry ‘2015 Family & Friends Day’

Heart of Faith ‘Praise Singers’ led by Tiffany Franklin

Deacon Stanley and Carla Patterson

HOUSTON - Recently, the Heart of Faith Worship Center under the leadership of ArchBishop John W. Baines, Sr. held their Annual Church and ‘2015 Family and Friends’ Day celebration. Family, friends, members, guests, smiling faces and thankful hearts gathered from around the city of Houston to attend. The Heart of Faith Worship singers set the tone for an anointed soul-stirring service as they gave praise, adoration and gratitude to God Almighty for 20 years of service.

The Worship singers delivered praise-filled singing, led by Tiffany Franklin, which had the audience standing to their feet. Once the offering was received, the Heart of Faith Mass Choir under the direction of Director Shirley Collins rendered songs of jubilee to the Everlasting Father. Minister Dejah LeBlanc served as the Mistress of Ceremony.

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graced the podium and shared words of expressions. After which, a photo video was displayed which depicted coverage of the 20 years of service that the Heart of Faith has been in existence.

ArchBishop John W. Baines, Sr., then introduced Metropolitan Bishop George Sanders, III (Greater Mt. Carmel Baptist Church). The Greater Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Choir joyfully sung several selections, which served to prepare attendees’ hearts and minds to receive the Gospel of Christ. Following, Bishop Sanders energetically took the stage, encouraging all who came to lift up praise.

As he began his delivery he referenced Job 42:10 as a scripture for his text. It states, “And the Lord, turned the captivity of Job when he prayed for his friends, also the Lord gave Job twice as much as he had before.”

As a subject Bishop Sanders used a theme which stated, “He’s Turning it Around for Me!” Ultimately, he delivered a powerful, encouraging and

Guest Speaker, Metropolitan Bishop George Sanders, III

Elder Lawrence Grisby and family

anointed message.

At the conclusion of the service, an announcement of ArchBishop John W. Baines, Sr., book was made. Dr. Baines is the author of, How to Get Past the Hurt. The book addresses how to overcome instances of being discouraged, hurt and afraid. It encourages the believer to examine ones’ life experiences and provides them with exercises that can be applied in everyday life which are synonymous with forgiveness. Furthermore, it seeks to provide the believer with the motivation and encouragement needed to triumph over future bouts of hurt, pain and agony. For further details or to order a copy contact, Dr. John W. Baines, Sr., at (281) 513 - 4936.

The Heart of Faith Worship Center is located at 12275 Homestead Rd., 77050. For more information about services or upcoming events contact the church at (281) 590 - 1124.

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Texas • March 30 - April 5, 2015

Aldine Independent School District’s Community Recap

HOUSTON - Recently, the Aldine Independent School District held its annual Teacher of the Year Breakfast, where a group of dedicated men and women who have the vital job of teaching children were honored. This annual event provides an opportunity for tustees, administrators and business partners to show their appreciation to some of the Nation’s Best!

The breakfast was held at the Hyatt North Houston Hotel. 75 Aldine teachers were honored by a choice of their peers as Campus Teachers of the Year for the 2014-15 school year.

“I am pleased to announce that Gay Lynn Pierce as AISD’s Elementary/Intermediate Teacher of the Year and Christopher Ceaser as the district’s Secondary Teacher of the Year,” said Aldine ISD’s Superintendent, Dr. Wanda Bamberg.

Gay Lynn Pierce is a deaf education teacher at de Santiago EC/Pre-K Center. She has 27 years of teaching experience. She is committed to her job and believes it is her duty to prepare her special students for a bright and promising future.

“It is easy to see that I am shaping the person each of my students will become,” she said. “I strive to find ways for the children I encounter to be everything they can be. I will continue that as long as I can.”

Christopher Ceasar is a physical education teacher and coach at Nimitz Ninth Grade School. He has nine years of teaching experience and strives to inspire his students on a daily basis.

“Before I educate my students, I must elevate

my students,” he said.

“Whether in battle, football or other team-strategizing moments, we look to get a better vantage point to obtain victory.”

Other district finalists were Tiffany Grant-Scott of Marcella Intermediate School, Mark Faulkner of Odom Elementary School, Jabari Collins of Carver High School and Ronshon Jeffery of Victory Early College High School.

Bamberg stated, “I want to thank the Aldine Education Foundation and our business partners who contributed prizes to our winners, finalists and all Campus Teachers of the Year.”

AEF presented the two winners with $5,000 each, and presented the fourfinalists $1,000 each. Every Campus Teacher of the Year received $200. United Airlines provided the two winners with a pair of first-class round trip tickets anywhere in the continental United States. Other wonderful prizes were donated by Aldine ISD Virtual Schools, Dahill, DoubleTree Houston Intercontinental Hotel, East Aldine District, Greenspoint Mall, the Houston Astros, Houston Rockets, InvesTex Credit Union and Magoo’s Print Shop.

“Congratulations to all of our Campus Teachers of the Year, finalists and winners. I truly appreciate the crucial roles they play on a daily basis in our classrooms,” said Bamberg.

On March 24-25, Board members and members of the cabinet were in Austin to visit with area legislators to discuss issues that are important to education.

Educati n/Y uth Superintendent Dr. Wanda Bamberg Aldine Independent School District

Aldine ISD will continue to monitor the 84th Legislative session and will provide the community with updates throughout the spring.

On March 19, the first community meeting was held to discuss strategic planning with its stakeholders. The turnout from the community was outstanding as close to 500 parents and students were in attendance.

Participants filled out a questionnaire and the district will use that feedback to plan for the future as they move along in the process.

If you were unable to attend, please go to the Aldine website or www.aframnews. com to find information and a link to the questionnaire and complete it. Your input is needed.

“As we move along in the process of planning for Aldine’s future, we will hold our third Steering Committee meeting on Thursday, April 9. Again, thank you to those who serve on the Steering Committee and I look forward to seeing you on April 9,” Bamberg added.

During the last week of March, students will begin taking STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) tests.

Ninth- and 10th-grade students will take the End-ofCourse (EOC) English tests.

Fourth- and seventh grade students will take a two-day writing test, while fifth and eighth-grade students will be taking reading tests.

Additional STAAR tests will be administered in late April and May. Spring is always such a busy time in education.

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Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, TX (METRO) will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 6, 2015, at noon to receive public comment regarding proposed implementation of the new METRORail Green and Purple Lines and the June 2015 Service Change. The proposed service changes include: Implementation of the new METRORail Green Line between Downtown and Altic/Howard Hughes Station, and the new METRORail Purple Line between Downtown and Palm Center Transit Center Station, schedule changes to the METRORail Red Line between Downtown and Northline Transit Center, schedule changes to the 32 and 216 bus routes and route and schedule changes to the 1, 5, 9, 24, 50, 52, and 78 bus routes.

The public hearing will be held in the METRO Boardroom on the 2nd floor at 1900 Main Street, Houston, TX (served by METRO routes 3, 9, 11, 30, 44, 52, 56, 60, 66, 77, 78, 88, 102, 108, 249 and METRORail). The meeting will also be streamed live on RideMETRO.org.

Copies of proposed timetables will be available for public review March 30, 2015 at the following locations: • Online - RideMETRO.org • METRO Administration Building - 1900 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekdays • METRO Community Outreach office located in: – Palm Center at 5330 Griggs, Suite A104 (served by routes 5, 77) HOW TO COMMENT ABOUT THE SERVICE CHANGE • Attend the public hearing on April 6, 2015 • Write us at METRO, ATTN: June 2015 Service Change, 1900 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 • Fax comments with a subject line referencing “June 2015 Service Change” to (713) 652-7956 • Call METRO’s Customer Care Line at (713) 635-4000 • Submit comments at METRO’s website - RideMETRO.org Comments should be received by METRO no later than the date and time of the public hearing.

HELP FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES For individuals with disabilities, assistive services or copies of public documents in an alternate format can be provided. Please call (713) 750-4271 or (713) 635-6993 (for persons with a hearing impairment) a minimum of five (5) working days prior to the public hearing.

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1. This Public Hearing conforms to requirements described in the Federal Transit Administration’s Circular 9030.1D, published May 1, 2010, pages IV-13.

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Some common problems with not taking care of your feet: FUNGAL INFECTIONS: Such as athlete’s feet happens because your feet are in shoes most of the time. When your feet are in shoes most of the time it causes moisture which is a perfect place for a fungus to grow. It can also cause a foul smell. This fungus can then cause dry skin, redness, blisters, and itching. This fungus can be hard to cure. Some over the counter products such as Lamisil or Clotrimazole may help but not clear up this infection. If this condition is not treated then it can impair your ability to walk or work. Talk to your podiatrist if this infection does not clear up within a reasonable amount of time.

CORNS AND CALLUSES: Caused by pressure when the bony parts of your feet rub against your shoes. Corns usually appear on the tops or sides of toes while calluses form on the soles of the feet. You can avoid corns and calluses by wearing shoes that fit better for your feet. To avoid infection do not try to shave off the corn or callus. See your podiatrist for further evaluation.

INGROWN TOENAILS: Caused by a piece of nail piercing the skin. This usually happens when you do not cut your

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toenails straight across so the corner of the nail can be seen above the skin. It is best that you use clipper made to cut toenails. Ingrown toenails are usually common in large toes. Seek the help of your podiatrist to remove the part of the nail that is cutting into the skin.

SWOLLEN FEET: Commonly occurs when you have been standing a long time. Swelling of your feet may be a sign of a more serious health problem.

See your podiatrist if you have this condition.

BUNIONS: Are described as swollen and tender joints that develop at the base of your big toe. They are usually caused by shoes that are too small or have a pointed toe. There as some over the counter pain medications such as Motrin,Advil or Aleve that may have with the pain and inflammation that comes with this condition.

Seek the help of your podiatrist for further evaluation if inflammation is not relieved within a reasonable amount of time.

TIPS FOR KEEPING HEALTHY FEET • Keep your feet dry and clean • Examine your feet for problems • Cut toenails properly.

Be more careful if you have Diabetes, circulatory problems, or immune-deficiency diseases.

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References: • www.livestrong.com/ article/27116-listantifungals/ • www.nia.nihgov/health/ publications/foot-care • www.everydayhealth. com/foot-health/tipsfor-health-feet.aspx Linda Ratliff Davis,RPh has been practicing Pharmacy for more than 30 years. She retired after 28 years of federal service from the VA Hospital in Houston, Texas as a Clinical Pharmacist is now the owner of The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy at 5600 Mykawa in Houston, Texas.

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His Professional Foot Care Center is located at 4928 Griggs Road in Houston, Texas. He offers treatments for bunions, hammertoes, corns, callouses, ingrown toenails, toenail fungus, diabetic foot care, and wound care. For appointments please call 713-643-4500.

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