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Vol. 24, Issue 1

In Memory of

Editorial

Celebrating 24 Years Geraldine Mills Sunrise October 20, 1923 Sunset December 31, 2018

“The Overflow” discusses Jazmine Barnes & the effects of Black on Black crime in African-American communities.

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Education

Tanya Hulbert of Communities-In-Schools, Inc. gives hope to students at Booker T. Washington High School.

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Politics

The blank wall which once bore the “Children of the Confederacy Creed” plaque in the Texas State Capitol.

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The Black Press is more needed today, than ever.

Geraldine (Frazier) Mills began her life’s journey in Brookshire. She was the eldest of three children born to the union of Jesse and Lillie Frazier.

She attended Jack Yates High School and began her life’s work as a domestic and healthcare provider. Caring for others gave her great joy, so much, that she continued to work well into her 80’s.

In her free time, you could find her out in the yard (usually surrounded by grandchildren) caring for her plants/garden, chatting with the neighbors or gathering pecans from her beloved pecan tree.

Mrs. Mills was a pillar in the community and often would provide lodging and meals for those in need. “Ms. Geraldine” as she was affectionately known in the neighborhood, firmly believed that one should “love thy neighbor”, which she did, in word and deed.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Eulas Mills, devoted son Kado Wilson, beloved daughter Carol (Mills) Jones.

Leaving to cherish her memories are her four children; Evelyn (Wilson) Pewitt, Dr. Joe J. Mills, Daisy (Mills) Parker, Diane (Mills) Rollins and beloved nieces, Yolanda Sanchez and Sherrilynn Sanchez whom she raised. Eleven grandchildren and host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins and in-laws.

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The Overflow

By Chelsea Davis-Bibb, M.Ed.

Black on Black Crimes “I just wish all these young Black kids would realize how significant it is to stop acting a fool out there, killing each other, not getting their education. You know, people have died to put us in a situation to be successful.”

- Charles Barkley

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t is disturbing that there is so much violence in the world, especially when innocent lives are taken. When these incidents occur, the African-American community is so quick to ask for justice and begin protesting especially when the incident seems to be racially motivated. Consider the recent violent act which sadly took the life of seven-year-old Jazmine Barnes, who was recently murdered.

Many people were under the impression that the suspect was White. Some time later, the public was informed that he was Black. Prior to the new information, there was much discussion about racism and how this incident occurred because it was a Black family.

Do I think that there are some cases which are racially motivated? Absolutely! But, my question to you is, what is the African-American community doing about Black on Black crimes?

It seems as if the African -American community goes to war when a White person has killed a Black person. However, it doesn’t seem as if there is much conversation, protests or any serious concern when a

Black person kills another Black person. Why is this?

Further, how can the Black communities tackle the injustice and racial issues in the world when we can’t even address the killings occurring in our own communities? I have always heard the saying “Take care of home first.” I don’t think the Black communities have done that.

What we have done is simply point the blame at other races and not ourselves. I am not condoning anything that has happened against the Black communities, but I am saying, it’s hard to crucify others, when there isn’t much being done about the violence in the Black communities.

According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, from 2012 to 2015, “Victims and offenders were of the same race or of Hispanic origin in half of violent crimes.” In addition, “Among Black victims, 63 percent of violent victimizations were committed by Black offenders, 11 percent by White offenders and 7 percent by Hispanic offenders.”

Furthermore, during 201215, the rate of White-on-White violent crime (12.0 per 1,000) was about four times higher than Black-on-White violent crime (3.1 per 1,000). The rate of Black-on-Black crime (16.5 per 1,000) was more than five times higher than White-onBlack violent crime (2.8 per 1,000). The rate of Hispanic-on-Hispanic crime (8.3 per 1,000) was about double the rate of White-on-Hispanic (4.1 per 1,000) and Black-on-Hispanic (4.2 per 1,000) violent crime.”

These numbers are based on BJS’s National Crime Victimization Survey, which acquires data from victims who have shared their experiences. I think about the crimes that haven’t been reported. These numbers would probably be higher. So, how can

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we reduce crime in the world and in our own communities?

I am not sure if that will ever happen, but something has to be done in order to improve our society. For one, we can start by respecting each other and embracing cultural differences.

We don’t take time to try and understand one another’s culture, but, we do need a willingness to start. It won’t happen overnight, but not at all if we don’t start somewhere. Let’s begin to make this a better society.

The late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said it best when he expressed, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

The Standard View

By Billy “Hollywood” Groves

The Reality of Life “Don’t just accept what life brings to you each day as your reality. Instead, decide what you want your life to look like and then go out and make that life a reality.”

- Anonymous o be successful and have a brilliant life is something most people would love to have. The “Reality of Life” is, that this is not something that is going to happen for many of our citizens.

Realistically, in African-American communities we have a growing number of people who have achieved success; however, we still have a problem with large numbers of people who are just barely making enough to survive.

I am not going to ask why, because if you live in America, I think most people already know the answer. Therefore, chang-

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ing the dynamics and structure of how opportunities are made available and how people are given opportunities to be successful citizens in America is the goal we should seek to achieve.

The “Reality of Life” is that the majority of African-Americans didn’t inherit property and money from their family members who preceded them. I have written many articles in the past about reparations for the descendants of America’s slavery era.

In those articles I was trying to explain to the nation how our ancestors worked for hundreds of years for free and when they got old and died, they didn’t leave any of the materials, property or money (which they helped amass) to their off springs, because they weren’t given any.

As African-Americans who are successful in life, we must still understand, we have to help our brothers and sisters, those who are struggling to survive who didn’t receive reparations or other financial gain.

We all have heard the “fake news” or misconception about Black people being lazy and dumb without the desire to do anything positive with their lives. The “Reality of Life” is that we have to solve our problems by using our successful people to help the needy.

We have to invest in the communities we grew up in, if we want to change them. As we have entered into another “New Year” individually, we should look around at the communities of Color closest to us.

We must figure out what we can do, no matter how small it may be, to change the situation and make “That” Community GREAT! God Bless America!

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By Roy Douglas Malonson HOUSTON - “Too long have others spoken for us… We wish to plead our own cause.” The origin of this proclamation is found in the first African-American newspaper in the country, the Freedom’s Journal. The chief issue for the African-American at that time hinged on combating the vices of slavery and oppression. Blackpast.org indicates the publication featured, “Editorials deriding slavery, racial discrimination and other injustices against African-Americans.” Blacks needed a balance to “counterweight” the many “White newspapers which supported and promoted slavery and racial bias.” As time progressed and the Black press continued to evolve, scores of African-American newspapers and journals were birthed. We at African-American News & Issues can affirmatively say, we have been in that number for 24 years and counting.

Prior to establishing African-American News & Issues, I have always said, ‘If I didn’t know no better and believed the image portrayed of Black folks, when I watch the 6 or 10 o’clock new - I’d be scared of Negroes too.’

It is no secret that rugged depictions and stereotypical assumptions featuring African-Americans, have always consumed televised reporting networks to present a generalized view of the Black community. Nevertheless, we have remained true to not only, addressing and highlighting current and historical realities affecting our communities; but have also provided a platform to many of the greatest person-

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alties from our communities who remain undiscovered by mainstream media and have also tried our best to support members from our communities in a positive fashion.

We don’t expect the Black community to agree with everything we write or every message we present because the fact is, we are all individuals who have a voice to express ourselves as we see fit. That is rather, through writing, speaking, singing, art, music or some other creative form of expression. For, it is the U.S. Constitution which yields us certain rights like, freedom of

formed in New York by two African-Americans, John Russwurm and Rev. Samuel Cornish on March 16, 1827. The journal included: foreign and domestic news, editorials, biographies, birth and death annoucements and advertisements which impacted the Black community. Although Freedom’s Journal was in circulation for two years, it heavily impacted the African-American community and inspired the emergence of Black publishers inclusive with: Frederick Douglass, Philip Alexander Bell, John Mitchell, Jr., Anthony Over-

Frederick Douglass was one of the most instrumental figures in the history of dominating the Black press. On December 3, 1847, he published The North Star, an anti-slavery newspaper in Rochester, New York. speech and press.

Through these freedoms, African-American News & Issues and other Black publications have strived to create a podium for the Black culture to express ourselves and be made aware of the issues surrounding us, since as far back as the Freedom’s Journal.

Birth of the Black Press The Freedom’s Journal was

ton, Robert Lee Vann, Marcus Garvey, John H. Johnson, Fleming Alexander and a long list to follow.

Frederick Douglass was a self-liberated slave from Maryland. After learning the alphabets from his slave master’s wife, he taught himself how to read and write. Early in life, he sought out an escape from the bonds of enslavement, a mission

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he accomplished by the age of 20, when he fled to the North.

During the Civil War, he strongly opposed slavery and women’s suffrage.

The North Star, the name of the paper he established had a motto which stated, “Right is of no sex—Truth is of no color— God is the Father of us all, and we are brethren.”

In the first issue, Douglass stated his purpose for establishing the newspaper. He expressed it was, “common sense that those who suffer injustice are those who must demand redress and, thus, African-American authors, editors, and orators must have their own paper with which to share their voices.”

Content such as: slavery abolishment and political issues, editorials, letters from readers, poetry, book reviews and advertisements were produced in the periodical. Though popular in its time, the newspaper did not generate enough to self-suffice.

Consequently, the financial strain resulted in a merger between The North Star and Gerrit Smith’s, Liberty Party Paper, which created the Frederick Douglass’ Paper. After dedicating nearly 12-years as a publisher to the Black Press, Douglass permanently ceased the publication when he left for a lecture tour in England.

However, the journalistic podium he created for himself paved the way for a foray into politics. To this day, Douglass is known for his works with President Abraham Lincoln, which produced the Emancipation Proclamation.

The Continued Need for the Black Press It has been proven that each

century in American society, yields some form of unbalanced treatment amongst the Black community. During the afflicting days of slavery, reconstruction, Jim Crow laws, segregation, the Civil Rights struggle and other hurdles, the Black press has been an influential platform which has served to bring awareness and empowerment to members of the African-American community. Even today, it serves as a catalyst to speak out for those who have no voice.

It has continued to provide a view as to where we come from, things we have overcome and issues we face today. James Baldwin said, “If you know whence you came, there is really no limit to where you can go.”

This is the importance of newspapers such as ours and other Black press publications.

It is imperative that we tell and present our own story, because no one is able to tell it the way we can. Because it is Our’ Story. After all we have endured and the current challenges that we are yet faced with, we have a right to tell our own story, since rightfully its ours to tell. Most people that document history do it in a way that will make themselves and/or their cultures look good or to uplift their own. African-Americans should be no exception to the rule.

African-American News & Issues, 24-Year Journey In the mid 90’s, chairman of the Acres Home Citizens Chamber of Commerce, Roy Douglas Malonson along with wife and partner Shirley Ann, sought after a publication that would be by the people and for the people.

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EDUCATION

Unspoken and Unaddressed Realities of Poverty

By N. Hamilton, M.Ed., MLS HOUSTON - Most people are unaware that in the U.S., approximately 1 in 5 children under the age of 18 live in poverty, shouldering more than they should have to. In Houston, this number is even greater.

Amidst our beautiful multi-million-dollar campus, one may forget that majority of Booker T. Washington High students are affected by poverty as well. When walking down the halls; unfortunately, one can witness many of these unspoken realities.

The past few weeks in Houston has been unusually cold, and several students have been arriving to school without jackets.

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POLITICS

Children of the Confederacy Creed Plaque Removed

ager, Tanya Hulbert, who is on campus daily working directly with students. She has been blessed with one of the most caring, endearing and authentic personalities.

When interviewing her, one can see how her kind spirit can put any individual at ease. She has this unspoken empathy that supersedes the requirements of the job.

Communities-in-Schools, is one of the Rep. Johnson stands in front of plaque nation’s largest non-profit providers. It prior to its removal. works directly inside schools, building AUSTIN – Recently, the “Children of the relationships that empower students to Confederacy Creed� plaque was removed succeed inside and outside the classroom. from the Texas Capitol, where it had been One of the organization’s guiding princi- on display for the last sixty years. The ples is understanding that, connectivity plaque was originally placed in the Capitol and genuine relationships can unlock a in 1959 and stated, “The Civil War was not a rebellion and its underlying cause was child’s full ability. not to sustain slavery.� Its removal came after a unanimous vote by the Texas State Preservation Board.

Members in favor of the plaque’s removal included: Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, newly-elected House Speaker Dennis Bonnen, Board Member, Alethea Swann Bugg and State Rep. Jeff Leach (R-Plano). State Rep.

Eric Johnson (D-Dallas), has been the leading voice calling for the removal of the plaque. He first called for its removal in August 2017, shortly after the tragedy in Charlottesville, Virginia. In the months leading up to the plaque’s removal, Rep. Johnson met with Gov. Abbott, solicited an opinion from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and sent multiple letters to the Texas State Preservation Board. Leading up to the vote, several prominent state leaders echoed Rep. Johnson’s calls for the plaque’s removal, including Land Commissioner George P. Bush and former Texas House Speaker Joe Straus.

After the vote, Rep. Johnson released the following statement: “While I’m glad the State Preservation Board voted to remove the ‘Children of the Confederacy Creed’ plaque from the Texas Capitol, none of us in state government should be high-fiving each other or patting ourselves on the back today. The plaque should never have been put up by the Legislature in the first place, and it certainly shouldn’t have taken sixty years to remove it.�

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Tanya Hulbert sitting with BTW student, Jontranice Jones.

Some students do not have any form of transportation, and many are too embarrassed to mention this to friends and teachers. Several students do not have food in their homes and are also considered the bread winners and caretakers of the smaller children that reside in the home. Many have lost siblings, relatives and friends to senseless shootings. Let’s not forget about the basic needs that many of us take for granted like deodorant, toothpaste, feminine products, school supplies and school uniforms; which are needed just to feel comfortable while attending school.

The Booker T. Washington staff refuses to ignore these problems, and know we would do minority students a disservice if we were only concerned about their education in isolation. Each staff member has been trained to address the social and emotional needs of every student on campus, but we have gone much further than that‌. We have hired our very own Communities-in-Schools Support Man-

In less than five months, Mrs. Hulbert has met up with over 350 students and has provided majority of them with items such as uniforms, METRO bus passes, school supplies and backpacks. She has also partnered with outside agencies to bring job fair information, attendance incentives and services to students in foster care.

Furthermore, she has provided support when students went into crisis mode after the shooting of a fellow student; she also provided an entire family with Christmas gifts via her Adopt a Family initiative; but most importantly, she provides on-going mental health support on a daily basis when kids are in need.

At no point, does she feel sorry for our kids; instead, she empowers them, listens to them and uplifts them during difficult moments in their lives. So let us hold her up in the light of humility and love for the selfless job she does of eliminating emotional and physical barriers in the lives of minority students on our campus.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 Breaking Down the Criminal Justice System Workshop Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural 5309 Martin Luther King Blvd Houston, 77021 For more information: (346) 217-0595 SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 Free Legal Clinic for Veterans Tomball VA Outpatient Clinic 1200 W. Main St. Tomball, 77375.

From 9a.m. - 12pm.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 “Men Living with Sickle Cell” Sickle Cell Association of Houston The Work Lodge Woodlands 25700 I-45 Ste. 400 The Woodlands, 77386 Houston, 77091 RSVP: (832) 252-9293 or care@sicklecellhouston.org.

Reception at 5:30p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Edcamp Aldine Gray Elementary 700 West Rd. Houston, 77038 Free to the Public.

From 8a.m.-12p.m.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 The Future of Healthy Children: The Pursuit of Social Justice United Way of Greater Houston 50 Waugh Dr. Houston, 77007 From 1 - 4:30p.m.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 61st Session of the Annual Ministers’ Conference Willie Albert Tempton, Sr. Memorial Student Center 155 L.W. Minor St. Prairie View, 77445 Starting at 10a.m.

FIRDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Black History Month: “A Letter from a Birmingham Jail” Center for the Healing of Racism 3412 Crawford St. Houston, 77004 Free

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 2019 Houston HBCU at Ease Thursday Series Buffalo Soldier National Museum Free From 6 - 9p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Kasino Royale: Diamonds & Bowties Edition Doubletree Greenway Plaza 6E Greenway Plaza Houston, 77046 For more information: Fred.1911@yahoo.com From 8p.m. - Midnight.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 33rd Annual Career & Education Day Houston George R. Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida De Las Americas - 3rd Level Houston, 77010 Free From 9a.m.-3p.m.

FIRDAY, FEBRUARY 22 7th Annual Buddies, Books & Brunch: A Celebration of Black History Treasure Forest Elementary 7635 Amelia Rd. Houston, 77055 From 8a.m.-12p.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22 AHCBED cordially invites you to attend “Honoring” Shirley Ann & Roy Douglas Malonson for 35 years of service.

REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., NOVEMBER 17, 1957:

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

HERE IS WHAT I KNOW ABOUT HOUSTON:

If we work together, and we are excited about our city, and if we love each other, regardless of our race, our ethnicity, our gender, our sexual identity, our socioeconomic status — and all the things that could potentially divide us — we will build a city that values the service and labor and essential humanity of one another.

HAPPY MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY!

M AYO R SY LV E S T E R T U R N E R

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Black Unity Community Fair Drew Academy 1910 West Little York Rd. Houston, 77091 Free to the Public.

From11a.m.-3p.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Act One Young Professionals Anuual Black History Mixer The Ensemble Theatre 3535 Main St. Houston, 77002 Free From 7 - 8p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Free Workshop: How to Start & Run a Small Business Crowne Plaza Houston River Oaks 2712 Southwest Freeway Houston, 77098 (713) 868-1210 From 1 - 3p.m.

Community of Faith Banquet Hall 7-9pm 1024 Pinemont Dr. Houston, 77091 For more information contact AHCBED (713) 692-7161 Operating Hours Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30p

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Houston Black Home Schoolers City of Houston Municipal Court Tour 1400 Lubbock St. Houston, 77002 From 9:30 - 11:30a.m.

Free to the Public.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Greater Ward A.M.E (Ward Chapel) is celebrating its 106th Church Anniversary 6822 Arabella St Houston, 77091 Starting at 3p.m.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 HCC Black History Scholarship Fundraiser Czech Center Museum 4920 San Jacinto St. Houston, 77004 (713) 718-5000 Starting at 6pm

Pol. adv. Sylvester Turner Campaign

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 84th Annual Meeting of GHBC HCC West Loop Campus 5601 West Loop South Houston, 77081 For more information: (713) 660-8299 From 6-9pm

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