Vol. 24, Issue 28

July 28 - August 3, 2019

Vol. 24, Issue 28

Greater Houston Edition

LIVING LEGEND

OUR STORY July

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Curtis John Guillory became the 5th Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Beaumont and the 1st African-American Catholic bishop in TX.

Patricia Smith Prather HOUSTON -As a child growing up in Houston’s Fifth Ward, Patricia Smith Prather often wondered why the achievements of Black Texans were conspicuously absent from her history books at school.

There might be a mention or two, about George Washington Carver, whose inventions revolutionized agriculture; Sojourner Truth and her lifelong fight for equality or Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad that liberated more than 300 slaves. No matter how hard she tried, she was hard-pressed to find much information about the contributions of Blacks throughout Texas and the Southwest.

Prather’s early interest in African-American history has evolved into a full-time job. She is co-founder and executive director of The Texas Trailblazer Preservation Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of Blacks in Texas history.

Today, she has written more than 100 articles about Black Texas leaders who have appeared in a myriad of state and national publications.

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-2000

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National Conference of Colored Women’s first convention. – 1895

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Warren McVea, top high school running back in the country, was born in San Antonio. – 1946

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Arnette R. Hubbard became the first African-American female to preside over the National Bar Association. - 1981

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COMMUNITY

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

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Greater Houston Edition

OUR STORY

LIVING LEGEND

July 7

Ntozake Shange’s celebrated play, For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf, debuts in New York. - 1976

Hon. John W. Peavy, Jr. HOUSTON - Judge John W. Peavy, Jr. was born on April 28, 1942 in Houston to Malinda Terrell and John W. Peavy, Sr. He graduated from Phillis Wheatley High School in 1960, where he began his lifelong engagement in local politics as a member of the Young Democrats of Harris County.

He then enrolled at Howard University in Washington, D.C., where he earned his B.A. degree in Business Administration. Peavy worked for Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson’s office as an undergraduate student and later as a White House staffer during Johnson’s presidency. In 1967, Peavy received his J.D. degree from the Howard University School of Law. Upon graduating law school, Peavy returned home and opened a private law practice focused on criminal and civil cases. The same year, he joined the Harris County Community Action Association as an Associate Senior Coordinator.

In 1969, he became an executive assistant to Harris County Judge William Elliot. He then worked as an expert for the American Bar Association’s Project Home, where he handled real estate cases for the NAACP. Funded by the Ford Foundation, the program provided legal and technical assistance to federal housing programs.

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NAACP rejects a “Black Power” doctrine. - 1966

William Still starts the Underground Railroad.

– 1850

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

African-American educator, stateswoman, philanthropist, humanitarian, founder and civil rights activist, Mary McLeod Bethune was born. - 1875

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The Longview Race Riot occurred. - 1919

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Cornelius Johnson, highjumper, sets a new world record. - 1936

WOW, WHAT a CATCH! Way to go Kory Lavalais!!

Claude Cummings explores why first responders need a dedicated communications network.

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Houston Community College hosts Stem Summer Camp for Teens/Young Adults with disabilities.

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Slavery banned in the Northwest Territory.

- 1787

Mary Ann Bass, the widow of Commissioner Tom Bass responds to “Barber Shop Talk - Precinct One” story.

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Ronald H. Brown, first Black to head the Democratic National Committee, was born. - 1941

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DeHart Hubbard wins the 1924 Olympics broadjump. - 1924

YOUTH SPOTLIGHT

August

Agriculture Science Conservation Camp exposes youth to careers in agriculture and conservation.

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Yusef Muhammad to speak at the Acres Home Chamber for Business & Economic Development.

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California organizes Allenworth Township for former slaves. - 1908

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Keeping the Legacy Alive In Memory of

Dr. Edith Irby Jones

POLITICS State of Black Texas in the Texas Legislature

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This week, we mourn the loss of Dr. Edith Irby Jones, who died at the age of 91. She was a champion of human rights in the field of medicine, primarily promoting access to care for the poor. Her recognition of those individuals in the community who did not have access to healthcare became her mantra in righting this wrong.

Dr. Jones made history during the 1960s by achieving many firsts in national level leadership roles, medical school pursuits and in being a prominent physician in the Houston Community. She viewed challenges as opportunities, and embraced them readily.

Dr. Jones, like our AARP Founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, took risks when advocating for health policies and practices, ensuring that healthcare for those unable to afford it would be as easily accessible as those who could. She was a woman who exhibited boundless enthusiasm for the welfare of the medically underserved in the City of Houston’s Third Ward area.

Amidst the passing of a civil rights champion, it is our responsibility to keep her legacy alive, echoing her dedication to healthcare, advocacy and service to one another in our day-to-day lives.

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Dear Sir, I appreciated your article about my husband Tom Bass. It is gratifying to know that his work with the Black community is still appreciated and honored.

Another little tidbit about Tom. When he first ran for the Court we lived in a three-story home in the South MacGregor area. At the time, a few Blacks were moving in and many Whites were leaving. We were intimidated with offers to buy our house at a losing rate. A group in our community joined to put signs in our yard. “This is our Home. It is not for sale.”

The only reason we sold the house later, was that five of our ten children had left home and the cost of air conditioning that large home was burdensome. Our neighbors where we live now are Asian and Latino on each side, Blacks and Indian across the street.

Thank you, Mary Ann Bass, Mrs. Tom Bass

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By Senator Borris Miles

Elections Matter

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ast week, my colleague and good friend, Senator Royce West announced his candidacy for US Senate in the Democratic Primary.

Senator West and I have fought together for more than 20 years on criminal justice reforms, giving kids a high-quality education and making higher education more affordable

and accessible.

This year, Senator West and I stood for four and a half hours fighting a bill that would make it harder to remove or relocate a Confederate monument.

As the only two African-American senators, this bill was personal for us and our communities.

I could not have asked for a more calm hand and a strong voice to be by my side to fight against this terrible piece of legislation. I am proud to offer him my full support in his bid for the US Senate.

Every day, new voices are joining to run for office. But, as we continue to encourage new leaders

to run for political office, we the people, must also do our due diligence and ensure that the people we elect represent our values.

We must hold our elected officials accountable so that we can continue to move forward and advance an agenda that benefits our people and communities.

Change is possible and we proved that last year when Democrats picked up 14 seats in the Legislature. But we all have to do our part. 550,000 registered African-Americans in Texas did not vote in 2018. We must make sure our community makes its voice heard.

The Hutchinson Report

By Earl Ofari Hutchinson

A Challenge to Democratic Presidential Candidates...

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he Democratic presidential contenders will hold a second debate in Detroit on July 30-31.

I challenge one or more of the contenders to say this, “If elected I will confront the issue of the police killing of unarmed Blacks.”

To boldly say this is far different than putting forth a set of proposals for criminal justice reform as South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg did. Or decrying the iniquities in the criminal justice system.

Democratic presidential contenders Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have done that. But it’s simply not the same as declaring I will do everything in my power to see that justice is served when police want only to kill unarmed Blacks and state prosecutors and local district attorneys absolutely refuse to bring charges against them.

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OPINION & EDITORIAL We MUST Understand

By Roy Douglas Malonson, Publisher

Same Principle Different Generation: The Field Negro vs.

The House Negro “So, you have two types of Negro. The old type and the new type. Most of you know the old type. When you read about him in history during slavery he was called ‘Uncle Tom’. He was the house Negro. And during slavery you had two Negroes. You had the house Negro and the field Negro.”

- Malcolm X

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n 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was jailed for the March on Selma, Malcolm X delivered a prolific rendition to a group of protestors in Selma.

He explained the differences between the house Negro and the field Negro as it was during the days of slavery.

Pointing out the characteristics of both, he paralleled the same type of personality that existed in slavery to that which was demonstrated

by Black folks during his day (1965).

He explained how the house Negro lived close to his Master, dressed like him, ate his leftovers and even identified himself like the Master.

The field Negro then,

was the exact opposite.

He stayed out in the field working from sun up to sun down. He cared more about the things that happened to affect all slaves, whereas the house Negro was only concerned about himself and those things which pertained to the Master.

During slavery the vast majority of slaves were field Negros. Malcolm X continued to explain various other differences between the two type of Negros that existed during slavery.

As he moved towards his era. He said, “So now you have a twentieth-century-type of house Negro.

A twentieth-century Uncle Tom. He’s just as much an Uncle Tom today as Uncle Tom was 100 and 200 years ago. Only he’s a modern Uncle Tom. That Uncle Tom wore a handkerchief around his head. This Uncle Tom wears a top hat. He’s sharp. He dresses just like you do. He speaks the same phraseology, the same language.

He tries to speak it better than you do… So, this is the twentieth-century Negro.

Whenever you say ‘you,’ the personal pronoun in the singular or in the plural, he uses it right along with you.

When you say you’re in trouble, he says, ‘Yes, we’re in trouble.’”

After Malcolm X spoke those words he concluded by saying, “But there’s another kind of Black man on the scene. If you say you’re in trouble, he says, ‘Yes, you’re in trouble.’ He doesn’t identify himself with your plight whatso-

ever.”

After reflecting on Malcolm X’s speech in its entirety, I wondered to myself what he would think about many of these modern-day Negros?

Because truth is, the way society has evolved it ain’t very many field Negros around no more. All of the field Negros have become house Negros and nowadays it ain’t nobody hardly left to fight.

Many of them have abadoned their communities and moved into others which was never truly designed for them. They have left a lot of their old landmarks in search of better opportunities, not realizing that they have neglected their own.

You see, back in the day it was the field Negros who fought vicariously for ALL Negros. They were the ones who made the way for the house Negros and the Uncle Tom’s.

But even though some things have changed, still a lot of things remain the same. Hence, Same Principle, Different Generation.

Concluding, We MUST Understand in 2019, there is a new House Negro on the scene. The only difference, his ancestors are not from Africa, but instead Mexico; his skin is not as dark as the original House Negro and chances are English is not his primary language.

But, you can rest assured that he is out working to provide for his family locally and internationally. There is no task that is too difficult for him to accept either.

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By Rebecca S. Jones

HOUSTON - St. John United Methodist Church-Downtown has emerged into one of the most socially conscious and culturally diverse religious facilities in the city.

From an initial membership of nine established in 1992, St. John’s has seen over 32,000 members to date.

Having no prior religious background, Pastor Rudy Rasmus and his wife, Juanita have collectively transformed the landscape of Downtown Houston in an exponential way. St. John’s unique spirit, continuous activism in the community and undying passion for helping society’s most disenfranchised, has caused it to remain as a significant institution in the community.

Early Life Rudy Rasmus is the only son born to Mildred and the late Rudy Rasmus.

A native Houstonian, he grew up in a typical urban community adjacent to the Heights known as the West End. Though he was the only child, he was quickly embraced by his peers due to his wit and outgoing personality. However, the better part of his early life was spent in Allen’s Food Market, a neighborhood grocery store owned and operated by his aunt Hattie Mae Allen.

It was there that he first learned many of the essen-

tial principles upon which the vision of St. John’s Church is guided by today, through the practices of his aunt.

During a recent interview Rasmus reflected on three of the most impactful values he learned from his Aunt. He said, “From the chronically drunk man outside in the back of the building; to the very dressed up maid or butler who worked in wealthy homes in the area; my aunt treated them all the same - with unconditional love.”

Secondly, he witnessed the power of truthfulness and transparency as he watched her interactions with family, friends, customers and everyone she encountered.

“She operated with a fierce degree of truthfulness; subsequently she also lived a relatively transparent life, whereas the people closest to her really knew who she was,” he added.

Finally, he saw how Hattie often extended her compassionate heart and resources to loved ones and friends and never put limitations on her ever-growing circle of friends.

Having been exposed to such an environment early on, a precocious Rasmus began operating the cash register around the age of eight. Within a couple of years, he had matured to driving his aunt around the city.

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COVER STORY the lessons he learned and his experience at the grocery store proved to be a microcosm of the world.

Going Thru Changes By the late 60’s Rasmus had relocated to Dallas to explore other options.

Upon his return to Houston in 1980, he worked to help fulfill a longtime dream and vision of his father. Consequently, they opened a motel and liquor store in the same community he was reared in. Ras-

directed him to the stunning lady’s aunt, who then pointed him to her mother.

Once he was introduced to Juanita, he found out she was an insurance agent.

Reminiscing, Rasmus shared, “In those days, I was the quintessential bad boy and she was the good girl; so, our talk was mostly about her selling me some insurance and me getting a date from her.”

At the time, Rasmus was unaware that his brief

Pastors Rudy & Juanita Rasmus mus would go on to operate those businesses and others throughout most of his adult life.

Opposites Attract As time passed, Rasmus continued along his journey. On one rare occasion, he found himself in church for a funeral. While there, he was awe-stricken by a young woman who entered the sanctuary.

Immediately, he asked his mother about her, she

encounter with Juanita would later become the beginning to a path of change for Houston as it was known and himself.

Initially, the pair dated for a short time. Well actually, it was more like one date.

He said, “She turned out to be the first woman I ever trusted; in that same context, I felt really compelled to keep her safe. The way that manifested, we stopped dating, because my life was

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Pastor Rasmus with daughters, Morgan & Ryan.

A Call to Serve very different in those days Amidst attending Windand I knew she was safer away from me than with me. sor Village for four years, Rasmus was invited to a But a year later, I was realsmall men’s group Bible ly compelled to call her, we Study by Mr. Willie Lane. went out to lunch and a few Every Tuesday night, the months later we were marmen would study in the ried… That was 34-years back of a Chinese restauago.” rant. It proved to be an As newlyweds, the couawakening experience for ple decided trust should him and by the end of the be one of the grounding year, he became a follower factors in their marriage of Christ. Rasmus stated, and relationship. With “Almost immediately, I felt that, Rasmus took a leap a call to serve in the same into what had been untrodden ground for him. community that I had in many ways helped to deHe trusted Juanita enough stroy.” Nonetheless, he to engage her faith and conveyed to Pastor Caldfaith experience. well that he had answered Subsequently, he started a call to ministry. The Pasattending Windsor Viltor remained silent, from lage United Methodist that Rasmus gathered Church under the leadership of Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell. Rasmus enjoyed attending church and he really liked the Pastor and the people there. However, he continued going there for five years as a non-believer. Pastor Caldwell never judged him, instead he embraced Rasmus and they developed a Pastor and Beyonce. long-lasting friendship.

“I will not be a part of an institution or religion that judges or marginalizes a person based on race, abilities, gender, orientation, identity or social status… But, I will be a part of a Love Revolution that fights for the right of people everywhere to love and be loved by God.” - Pastor Rudy Rasmus

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By Marcus Glen

HOUSTON - Black United Fund of Texas, Nature Heritage Society, Four W’s Fishing Team and a group of professional Black outdoorsmen created the Agriculture

Matthew Thomas Science Conservation Camp to expose youth to careers in agriculture and conservation.

The Acres Home Chamber for Business & Economic Development recently, had 21 participants from both the Acres Homes and Missouri City communities. During the

week long day camp, participants had a chance to learn about marine biology from Mr. Bill Balboa Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologist and also dissected a shark.

They also visited three local farms, RST BioScience where they learned about aquaponics; Seeds of the Soil where they learned about raised bed growing systems, chickens and rabbits and the Big City Gardener’s garden at Kashmere Multi Service Center, where they learned about composting and adding soil amendments to help plants and trees grow.

Continuing, participants learned about law enforcement and conservation from Game Warden Lt. Kevin Malonson, before visiting the R&S Deer Ranch to expose the youth to agri-business and conservation. While at the ranch, activities included: archery with Mr. Kendrick Gray; fishing with Mr. Greg Akins; boater safety education

Apray Young Mr. Thomas and kayaking with Mr. Willard Franklin.

Additionally, participants competed in a fishing tournament won

by Mr. Kyle Brown.

After the R&S Deer Ranch visit, participants concluded the camp with a tour of the campus of Prairie View A&M University.

We’d like to thank our partners and sponsors, the Acres Homes Chamber for Business & Economic Development, TPWD, Mr. Roy Malonson, State Rep. Jarvis Johnson and Bea Dot Catering, Drew Academy, Bethel Place Church and our awesome volunteers.

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RELIGION

Deacons Celebrate 25 Years of Service

Deacon Cornelius Llorens, Father Rodney Armstrong, S.S.J., (Pastor) & Deacon Charles J. Allen, Sr.

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By Georgia Provost

HOUSTON - The Our Mother of Mercy Parish (Rev. Rodney Armstrong, S.S.J., Pastor) celebrated 25 years of service as they honored Deacons Charles J. Allen, Sr. and Corne-

lius Llorens; on their ordination as Deacons in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

Twenty-five years ago, The Most Reverend Joseph A. Fiorenza ordained Deacons Allen and

Llorens at the Our Mother of Mercy Parish.

Deacon Allen was assigned to the Our Mother of Mercy Parish and Deacon Llorens assigned to Justin Martyr Catholic Community.

Deacon Allen is a graduate of Kashmere High School and Texas Southern University with a B.A. Degree in Education. He received a B.A. Degree in Pastoral Theology from the University of St. Thomas.

He was a championship basketball player for Texas Southern, where he met his wife and they were married on the campus of Texas Southern Univ.

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SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 1st Annual Back to School Extravaganza Supply Drive Holiday Inn HoustonWestchase 10609 Westpark Dr Houston, 77042 From 2-6p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 View the Right ThingBlack August Awaken Shrine of the Black Madonna Event Center 5309 Martin Luther King Blvd Houston, 77021 Starting at 1:30p.m.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 A Call to Action: Empowering Sex Trafficking Survivors Salento Bistrot 2407 Rice Boulevard Houston, 77005 Free From 6-8p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 MPAC (Mack Performing Arts Collective) Sponsored by H.E.B 4400 Palm Royale Blvd Sugar Land, 77479 From 7-11p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 Back 2 School Drive Grade School Students Acres Home Chamber 6112 Wheatley St Houston, 77091 Donation Deadline 08/10/2017 For more info (713) 692-7161 SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 The Ultimate Back 2 School Vendor Event!

Hilton Garden Inn NW 14919 Northwest Fwy Houston, 77040 From 10a.m.-6p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 6th Annual Back 2 School Building Bridges Eisenhower High School 7922 Antoine Dr Houston, 77088 SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 Ne’Vaeh’s Closet “Back to School” Vendor Event 11050 W. Little York Rd Suite A1 Houston, 77041 Free From 11a.m.-4p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 Community Outreach Event!

City of Houston MultiService Center 1475 West Gray Houston, 77019 From 10a.m.-12p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 Edcamp Aldine: Back to School #personalizeyourlearning Gray Elementary 700 West Rd Houston, 77038 Free From 8a.m.-12:30p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 The Ensemble Theatre Rhythm of the Night 2019 Gala Hilton Americas 1600 Lamar St Houston, 77010 Starting at 6:30p.m.

For Tickets and Table Sponsorship call (713) 807-4304

SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 1st Annual Augustus Foundation Welcome Back to School Bash!

Carbide Park 4102 Main St LaMarque, 77568 From 12p.m.-4p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 New Generation Youth Ministry - Summer Bible Tournament Pavilion of Redemption 15227 Old Richmond Rd Sugar Land, 77498 From 9a.m.-4p.m.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 P.V. A&M Univ. NWHC Back To School Community Event Houston Center 9449 Grant Rd Houston, 77070 Free From 9a.m.-4p.m.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 4th Annual I Love My HBCU ALL WHITE AFFAIR The Ensemble Theatre 3535 Main St Houston, 77002 Starting at 9p.m.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 Royals’ Ball: Commemorating the 400-Years of African-American Journey in Houston The Bougainvilleas Rooms 12126 Westheimer Road Houston, 77077 Starting at 7p.m.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 Black Maternal Health Summit UT Health Cooley Center 7440 Cambridge St Houston, 77030 From 8a.m.-3p.m.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 DAV & RecruitMilitary Houston Veterans Job Fair Toyota Center 1510 Polk St Houston, 77002 From 11a.m.-3p.m.

Event registration: http:// bit.ly/Houston 082919 SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 4th Annual Normal to Be Fit Expo & Education Day West Gray Multi-Service Center 1475 W. Gray St. Houston, 77019 From 1-5p.m.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 1st Annual Community Prayer Breakfast Christian Bible Church 3222 Texas Parkway Missouri City, 77489 Free Starting at 9a.m.

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