African American News & Issues 35 Sept. 16 - 22

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Vol. 23, Issue 35

Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.

We Demand Justice NOW!

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The Houston Public Library Quarterly Author Series presented local Houstonian and Hollywood playwriter, Attica Locke See Page 5

religion

Members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church organize a rally to send a message to Donald Trump led by affluent Black clergy.

See Page 8

TRIBUTE

The Dallas community and Social Media Are Outraged by the death of Botham Jean.

By Arielle Johnson By now, if you are reading this article, you have either read or heard several versions of how, 26-year old, Botham Jean met his untimely demise, at the hands of off-duty Officer Amber Guyger, in his OWN home.

And as difficult as it may seem,

to this day, there are still a few people out there, who do not know who Botham Jean was, or what happened to him the night of Thursday, September 6, 2018.

Botham Jean, a native of St. Lucia, moved to Texas after graduating from Harding

University in 2016. He was employed in Dallas, by PriceWaterhouse Coopers as a Risk Assurance Associate and was an active member of the Dallas West Church of Christ.

On Thursday night, at approximately 10 p.m., a 30-year

old, White female officer by the name of Amber Guyger, entered Botham’s apartment and delivered two shots to his body, one to the stomach and one to the chest. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

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In Loving Memory of: Charles Edward Pinchback & Cecil Marie Lakey Williams See Page 11

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By Chelsea Davis-Bibb, M.Ed.

Prayer in Schools “Something’s wrong when kids can get birth control in school but can’t say a prayer in school.”

- George H. W. Bush have many talks with my father about life and different issues going on around the world. There is so much occurring and a lot of times it seems that every time I tune into the news, there is always something depressing. And even though school just started, the news has reported at least two cases where a student has brought a gun to school. It is sad that parents have to worry about sending their child to school, a place where you would think they would be safe. As a new parent, I already worry about my little one and her safety.

There are two major cases that have contributed to prayer and religion being taken out of schools. Engel v. Vitale was a case that went to the Supreme Court in 1962, and they ruled it was unconstitutional for state officials to construct an official school prayer. Another case involved Madalyn Murray O’Hair, founder of American Atheists and was known for the Murray v. Curlett lawsuit.

During this case, the Supreme Court ended Bible reading in schools in 1963, which was only one year after the Engle v. Vitale ruling. If people don’t want to pray, they don’t have to, but give them the option. In my opinion, America has become so sensitive. We are so afraid of offending people that we just eliminate essential things without even giving it another

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chance.

Prayer is not in school because many people don’t believe in God, and the thought is that it may be offensive to someone’s beliefs, morals, views and etc.

What about those who would like to pray? What about their beliefs, values and morals. Taking prayer out of school eliminated their opportunity to practice what they believe in. It’s simple, if people don’t want to pray then they have the option not to!

Allowing prayer back in school will be beneficial to many. First, prayer gives people hope and comfort. It gives us something to believe in. With so much going on in our schools and in the world period, prayer is needed so students can be able to go to school with hope.

Secondly, prayer can provide security. After I pray, I feel secure about my day, and about my life. I feel protected. I feel safe. Prayer can help parents send their kids to school knowing they will be covered by prayer. And students can go to school feeling safe and with a peace of mind.

More importantly, this nation was built on the foundation of God, prayer and religion. I’m not sure when things started to change, but with so much evil in the world, we need to bring prayer back in our schools. Will it solve all of our problems? No, it won’t, but I can testify, prayer does change things. It can touch the hearts of many and filter compassion and love in the souls of everyone.

We can’t underestimate the power of prayer, and I think that’s a part of what is happening. If anything, prayer provides the strength this nation needs right now more than ever. Ironically, when a tragedy happens, such as a school shooting, people want to pray. Bring it back!

- AANI

The Other Side

By Johnny Johnson

Tap, Tap, Tap “For in the end, freedom is a personal and lonely battle; and one faces down fears of today so that those of tomorrow might be engaged.”

- Alice Walker hat’s your pleasure for this morning, Baby,” are the words that followed the tapping on my window at 8:30 a.m., as I sat in my car parked waiting to meet a co-worker.

“I’m just here waiting for a friend” is my reply as I look at her pretty, but obviously tired and worn down face. “I’m coming H@e,” she shouts to another female approaching from across the street.

They come together at the boulevard on Fondren and start performing to headphone music and waving at traffic coming and going in both directions.

I sat there watching, saddened, but, also somewhat amused at what I saw. Then from the opposite side, another tap on the window comes, tap, tap. “What cha looking for Skool?”

This from a guy who looks to be in his early 20’s wearing a t-shirt and slippers. Again my rely, “I’m just waiting to meet a co-worker.” “Sorry bout that Red,” he replied as he quickly steps off to greet a car that has just pulled up behind me. They hurriedly complete some sort of transaction, and the car speeds away.

I witness this several times for about twenty minutes before the three of them disappear behind the tall wooden fenced walls of a hotel across the street. Although I have seen many such hotels

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across the city, I can’t recall the name of this one. But it must be part of a franchise or chain because they all have the same slogan on the tall sign outside.

HOURLY RATES. After my co-worker cancels our meeting and I commence on my drive home, I contemplate what I have witnessed the last hour.

First, I wonder and ask, myself, “How many times daily are those scenes played and replayed over and over not just in Houston and not just in the lives of those three; but in cities and places all over this country. Is it thousands? Maybe even tens of thousands?”

I then begin to speculate. Not on past events, conditions or circumstances that may have steered or directed their lives to the point where they are. I didn’t even dwell or give much thought really even to their present situation.

What bothered me most was their tomorrow and the day after tomorrow. What lies ahead for them and how could that be changed? Let me pause and stop right now, those of you who will say, “they don’t want to change or do better.” Don’t hit me with that. I don’t and will not believe it.

The jumping off point is HOPE. I am not speaking of hope for material or worldly things… I hope I get that job, or I hope I get that house or car.

I hope she will marry me… I speak not of that sort of hope.

The hope I am speaking of is a combined, caring, love and desire for someone who may be less fortunate than me.

This HOPE may call for me to become the start of HOPE for someone. The beginning of HOPE for one who has little or no hope in or for themselves.

It may require me, being the HOPE for another.

- AANI

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EDITORIAL & OPINION

The Standard View

By Billy “Hollywood” Groves

Good versus Evil

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s Americans witness all of the recent governmental and domestic nationwide problems we are having these days under the current President, which have mostly been created by him, we can clearly see history is repeating itself in the form of “Good versus Evil”.

As we know, America was created as “One nation under God”... by a group of people who believed in God. Therefore you would think, this should be the mindset and spiritual attitude of Americans.

Sadly to say, all of the evil behavior we are seeing in America lately doesn’t fit into the “good” category but rather the true definition of “evil”. Evil is accurately defined as sinful, wicked, morally reprehensible bad character. This definition seems to aptly describe those evil Americans who are causing many of our current problems across America.

On the other hand, “good” is defined as “the uniting of a favorable character or tendency and also as a supportive force that is conforming to the moral order of the universe. Based on this definition of good, one can only conclude that if you consider yourself a real, true person of God then you are a legitimate member of the “Good Team”.

We must all become a member of the “Good Team” if we really consider ourselves, true Americans, who want the best for all of our citizens.

Only God, who is perfect in power, wisdom and goodness, who is worshipped as creator

and ruler of the universe is the leader of the “Good people” on the planet.

The history of America speaks loudly to the success of our nation under God and “Good”. It also shows the deep division of our nation when evil was allowed to take the forefront. This was and is highly visible when we have evils like slavery and racism operating as normal parts of our society. But to God be the glory, throughout our history, “Evil” has not been able to defeat “Good” in battle.

Fake news that you might hear these days from “Fake” news media outlets may try to paint a successful picture of evil people; however, they have not done their crooked work “good enough” to hide the true purpose and evil actions of their activities.

Each of us should ask the question, “How would we rate a person who judged another person solely on their skin color, religion, financial status or the place of their birth or residence?” I don’t think you could rate that person with very much approval because you know God wouldn’t approve of anyone judging others based on this type of information.

Unfortunately, we have many people trying to promote and live this false narrative, who call themselves church people or people of God. The world view of America has long been viewed as a reflection of the “good” image, although currently our status is being questioned due to the actions of the “evil” people who have come into power lately.

I heard a White guy who is running for Governor of Florida, as a Republican use a racist comment about “monkeying” to describe his African-American opponent, Mayor Andrew Gillum of Tallahassee Florida. Although that man denied he was

using racially afflictive words, the majority of Americans of “God and Good”, including democrats, republicans, Whites, Blacks and Brown people saw it, for what it was, “a very racist statement”.

I can’t emphasize enough that godly, good people are common to people of all races, national origins and political persuasions. Recently, we lost two “Godly and Good people” who were Black and White.

I am talking about the Great Aretha Franklin, a beautiful truly talented African-American singer who made America great during her career. She fought for her people and made her time on earth a time of success for Americans and people all over the world.

Likewise, Arizona Senator John McCain, a White republican who showed himself to be a political opponent without being a racist as demonstrated when he spoke in defense of his opponent President Barack Obama.

During the time when people spoke negatively about him during the presidential campaign, in which some were even McCain supporters’; nevertheless, he didn’t not buy into the hype they were trying to sell when it came to the former president. Instead, he stood up for the “good” cause.

Senator McCain was also one of the few republicans in our government who openly fought against the racist un-American President Donald Trump in life and in death.

Although we are experiencing a very tough time in our American democracy, I “still” believe in God and Good. I also know that at the end of the day, those of us who have chosen to be on the “God and Good Team” will always win in the end.

Keep the faith and keep evil in its place! God Bless America.

- AANI

We MUST Understand

By Roy Douglas Malonson, Publisher

Justice for THEM, Criminal for US “White rage doesn’t have to take to the streets and face rubber bullets to be heard. Instead, white rage carries an aura of respectability and has access to the courts, police, legislatures and governors, who cast its efforts as noble, though they are actually driven by the most ignoble motivations.”

- Carol Anderson

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or nearly five years, African-Americans around the country have been chanting and referring to the movement building project, #BlackLivesMatter. It began in response to the justifiable murder committed against Trayvon Martin, at the hands of George Zimmerman.

After he was acquited, Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi led the nation on a project to draw attention to the national tragedy that constantly continues to attack our people. Since that time, the crisis has continued. The deadly unlawful invasion of the Black community at the hands of those who are sworn in to protect and serve has engulfed our culture by leaps and bounds. The irony of it all, though many of these official menances with guns act in an unlawful manner, their behavior is condoned and ultimately upheld - deeming their actions’ legal.

As it is, many of us have protested, rallied and marched; but is it working? Is the point being taken? Is America finally listen-

ing to the cries of our people?

Even after Colin took a knee to professionaly take a stand from the platform he had the most emphasis, it appears that his motives were undermined by the highest office in the country any man or woman can occupy.

He was attacked from the head of the White House, simply from trying to take a stand.

We MUST Understand, there will always be some type of impartiality when it comes to addressing issues that affect African-Americans within this nation.I have a phrase I chose long ago to summarize this truth up. What’s justice for THEM is Criminal for US! It really doesn’t matter what the situation or circumstances are, the same rules apply across the border in nearly every Black and White situation there is.

So, after considering all that has transpired, I can only assume that we is being done is not working. If it were, why are we still losing Black lives at the hands of corrupt officials? Such as the most recent case in Dallas.

For the sake of being redundant I will not go into details, because anyone who is curious about the incident I’m referring to simply look at the front page and follow the story on the next page.

I often stress emphasis on African-Americans utilizing two of the most powerful tools that any person can, “our money” and “our vote”. Although I often hear, “voting does not matter”.

It is this foolish mentality which has kept our people bound for decades, hinging on that exact though. We MUST Understand there is really only ONE way to affect social change in this country, and that is to get out and VOTE! - AANI

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Allegedly, Amber, who also resided at the same apartment complex as the victim, mistook Botham’s apartment for her own, and believed she was having an encounter with an intruder, when she decided to draw her weapon and shoot. This explanation of what happened that night, would be believable if there weren’t so many inconsistencies in her story. However, what is believable is, the possibility of her walking to what would have been her apartment, had she not gotten off on the wrong floor in the parking garage. You see, Botham lived directly above Amber Guyger.

We will come back to the inconsistencies, but let’s address, what caused the Dallas community to be outraged by this murder of a young, successful, Black man at the hands of a White female police officer.

Once the story of Botham’s death was revealed to the public, the Dallas community demanded the Dallas Police Department reveal the name of the officer involved in the shooting and issue a warrant for her arrest on murder charges. When the public finally heard from Dallas Chief of Police Renee Hall, she told the public a warrant was being issued for Amber’s arrest, but based upon manslaughter.

What???

Another Black man dies at the hands of a White police officer and the Dallas community, and those on social media who are following this story, have no name or this so-called warrant you are supposed to be issuing?

Before the Chief of Police had a chance to make her statement, internet sleuths and hackers were working overtime to find the details about the officer, before the Dallas Police Department and other authorities scrubbed the internet.

As Renee Hall addressed the

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press, Amber Guyger’s name, photo, date of birth and badge number, began to circulate the internet, faster than one of the recent California wildfires. Of course, the most obvious step in the process of bringing the perpetrator to justice, after getting a name and placing a face with it, would have been an immediate arrest. However, the Chief never got a chance to issue that damn warrant. Instead, she had to get back on television and tell the public, she was handing the case over to the Texas Rangers.

Now everyone is bewildered, because this sort of action is unprecedented.

enabling her to regain her freedom immediately.

As of now, the case is back in the hands of Dallas, since D.A. Faith Johnson will be prosecuting the case and responsible for selecting the Grand Jury.

Meanwhile, the Dallas community and social media are forcing the prosecution to consider, why in the case of Amber Guyger everyone is being so lenient with this one police officer.

Clearly, this was cold-blooded murder. Either the door was open or locked when Amber went to the wrong apartment. At first she had trouble using her key to the wrong apartment door, now in

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couldn’t expect the key to open someone else’s door. But getting back to the door, if it was slightly ajar and you are a pet owner, wouldn’t you call your pet and back out of the apartment and start searching for your pet?

By the way, according to police protocol, Amber was supposed to call for backup. Could the cause of death been racially motivated, since pictures found by the public on social media show Amber hugged up with her mother, who’s wearing an “All Lives Matter” t-shirt in a family photo, and in a separate photo, standing with a White guy who is throwing up the White power

From “I am a Man” to #BlackLivesMatter, same struggle - different movement.

Eventually a warrant for Amber’s arrest was issued by the Rangers, then she went into custody, an affidavit was drafted and signed, and in less than two hours, she was out on bail/fresh out of jail. Keep in mind, this is nearly 72-hours post-mortem as it relates to Botham Jean.

Once again, the public has become incensed by the low bond of $300,000, meaning only $30,000 was presented by her,

the latest story, told to the public, the door was ajar. A locked door would explain why the latest witnesses from the Southside Flats Apartments would have mentioned they heard someone outside Botham’s door screaming, “Let me in!”

Then there is the case of the bright red, front door mat, which would have indicated she was not standing in front of the right apartment, therefore, she

sign symbol with his hands.

For the first time today a statement from award-winning attorney and former judge, John Creuzot, a democrat who will be running against D.A. Faith Johnson, tin November, shed the most light we’ve seen directed on this case, since Day 1.

While the majority of the public believes Amber should have been hit with a stiffer charge than manslaughter, Creuzot ex-

plains the difference on his John Creuzot for DA page and why things are the way they are at the moment.

John Creuzot for D.A. states, “As defined by Texas law, murder is committed when a person intentionally or knowingly causes the death of an individual or intends to cause serious bodily injury and commits an act clearly dangerous to human life that causes the death of an individual. As defined by Texas law, manslaughter is committed if a person recklessly causes the death of an individual. From 1991 to 2012, I was one of your state district judges, and I have practiced as a prosecutor and as a defense lawyer handling hundreds of cases. I am not aware of a case in which a person shoots another person in the torso, with death as the result, and is charged with manslaughter.”

With this statement, Creuzot has provided new life to some of us who may have felt powerless in this situation, knowing what our experience has been in these cases involving officer and civilian. It almost always results in a further loss for the victim and a big win for the officer.

There are numerous meetings taking place around the City of Dalllas daily, begging the community to let go and coaxing them to sweep this case under the rug, and just return to “normal.” Unfortunately, it appears the city’s inaction may have awakened a sleeping giant and there won’t be any rocking of this beast back to sleep anytime soon.

Many of the same protestors who were pepper balled on Monday, showed up at a Dallas City Hall council meeting to let everyone know they did not appreciate being pepperballed or the attempt by the officers to instill fear in their children.

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A Conversation with Attica Locke

Article & Photos by Jerome Hurt

Houston has a rich and varied culture of local authorship; from playwrights to poets Houston is known as a literally a “literary hotspot”. The Houston Public Library Quarterly Author Series took advantage of this and hosted Houston native and Hollywood writer, Attica Locke to discuss her latest award-winning mystery novel, Bluebird.

Mrs. Locke begin with a brief introduction, while surprising the audience with her resume and accomplishments which included writing for: Paramount, Warner Bros., Disney, 20th Century Fox, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, HBO, DreamWorks and the hit show Empire.

After warming up the crowd Attica jumped into the reading of her book, Bluebird. The transformation was instant. As most authors excel in writing over oratory, this was not the case for Attica. Her inflections and tone in the book left the audience quiet from the first sentence. Even children brought in by their parents put down their phones and sat up at attention as this author weaved a story about life in East Texas seen for a point of view that seemed to call out to the audience. After what seemed like a couple of seconds.

She tormented the audience by ending the chapter to a chorus of “ahs”. She cheerily laughed as her voice returned to normal and told the audience, “Now you have to pick up the book.”

The next section of the program had Attica interviewed

by Joy Sewing. Joy is also a Houston native who covers fashion, beauty and fitness, as well as other lifestyle topics for the Houston Chronicle. Joy was the perfect fit for the interview as she was well versed in Attica’s career and characters in

her books. Joy seemed to know exactly what questions to ask as the audience would nod with approval or add in a thoughtful “hmmm” after every question.

Attica then went on to answer questions from the audience whom were thrilled to talk with an author that seemed to get them. As in response half of the

of Bluebird which I started reading that very night.

The Houston Public Library Quarterly Author Series (HPLQ) high-

Attica Locke and Velda Hunter. audiences’ questions turned into lights a notathe audience speaking to Attica ble book each about how a character remind- season through ed them of one of their family readings, conmembers or something they en- versations and performanccountered growing up.

Attica finished the night es. The next

Jerome Hurt and Rhea Lawson. signing every book audience members brought to her. Some HPLQ will be copies were purchased on site “An Interview Walter while others were well worn and with Mosely” will marked with various notations. take place She took her time and spoke with every person who came Thursday, Octhrough the line shaking hands, tober 25. For hugging, or taking selfies with further inforher fans. Though this caused the mation, contact event to go over time, everyone your nearest lileft happy and I left with a copy brary. - AANI

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“...for the joy of the Lord is your strength.�

- Nehemiah 8:10

Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name.

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State Representative, Jason Frierson Speaker of the Nevada State Assembly Recently, Jason Frierson, Speaker of the Nevada State Assembly, has endorsed Texas State Representative Eric Johnson (D-Dallas) for Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. Frierson is the Assemblyman for District 8 in the Nevada State Legislature and has served as Speaker of the

Assembly since 2016. He is the first African-American to serve as Speaker in Nevada history.

Prior to being elected Speaker, Frierson chaired the Nevada Assembly Committee on Judiciary and served as Assistant Majority Leader for the Assembly.

State Representative Eric Johnson was first elected to the Texas Legislature in 2010. If elected Speaker, he would be the youngest person to hold the position since 1973, and he would also be the first African-American ever to do so. “As Speaker of the Nevada Assembly, I know what it takes to be an effective leader in these challenging times. I believe Eric Johnson has what it takes, and I am proud to endorse him for Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives,� Speaker Frierson said.

Rep. Johnson responded, “I am honored to have earned the

State Representative, Eric Johnson (D-Dallas) endorsement of Nevada Speaker Jason Frierson, a respected leader who is moving his state forward by prioritizing the needs of the people of Nevada above all else.� “When I am Speaker of the Texas House, I look forward to returning power to the people of Texas by prioritizing their needs above petty, partisan interests,� Johnson added.

Congress Recognizes Local Resident Certificate of Congressional Recognition 18th District, Texas Presented to the

Honorable Rodney Leverett Griffin In Recognition of

Decades of Dedicated Service to the Texas Democratic Party WHEREAS,

Honorable Rodney Griffin was born on November 4, 1946, Houston, Texas. He was raised a son of Sunnyside and later graduated from Jack Yates High School in 1965. He later received his BA in Mathematics from the University of Texas in 1970; and

WHEREAS,

Honorable Rodney Griffin and his wife Jan West settled in Missouri City to raise their children. He became a respected member of the business community, an admired civic leader; and a presiding election judge for many years. He has also served as Democratic chair for Precinct No. 2059, and is an alumnus of the Fort Bend Chamber Leadership Forum; and

WHEREAS,

Honorable Rodney Griffin was the first Texas Democratic Party official to endorse candidate Barack Obama for the Presidency. He was a principal player in candidate Barack Obama receiving the Texas Delegates majority vote, leading to him becoming historic Democratic Party standard bearer and ultimately President of the United States (2008); and

WHEREAS,

Honorable Rodney Griffin is the longest serving Fort Bend County member on the State Democratic Executive Committee. He is second longest serving Senatorial District Thirteen member on the State Democratic Executive Committee having served from 1996-2018. He helped the passage of the party’s criminal justice plank (2014) which was the precursor to the criminal justice reform plank (2018); and

WHEREAS,

Honorable Rodney Griffin helped the passage of the party’s endorsement for HCR 28 Reparation Proposal Study supporting HB 40 authored by US Representative John Conyers. He also was a National Delegate for the historic Democratic Party nomination of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2016. He helped lead Fort Bend and Harris County to historic vote tallies in the 2018 primaries.

Rodney Leverett Griffin Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord she shall be praised.

- Proverbs 31:30

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Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.

- Psalm 29:2

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Democratic Executive Committeeman Rodney Griffin was honored for Party Service by local Congresswoman Shelia Jackson Lee (D) for “Recognition of Decades of Dedicated Service to the Texas Democratic Party.�

The Missouri City native has served the Democratic party for seven terms totaling up to 14 years; standing with the likes of Boris Miles, President Barack Obama and Texas State Senate hopeful, Beto O’Rourke.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, on behalf of the constituents of the Eighteenth Congressional District of Texas, I take great pride in recognizing the Honorable Rodney Leverett Griffin for his decades of service to the Texas Democratic Party. Indeed, your dedication and commitment towards the leadership of the Senate District Executive Committee is most deserving of the respect, admiration, and commendation of the United States Congress.

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The Saga Continues...

By Gerry Monroe

Will the real stand up? Who is this lady? Is she the East end political figure people want her to be, or a wolf in sheep’s clothing? I’ll ride with the wolf, for now. Every time you look up she is involved in alleged scandals or lies - 2018 is no different. It gets really hard, to make up some of the stuff about this lady. But, it looks like to me, it eats and breathes scandal.

Diana Dávila was elected to the Board of Education in 2015.

She previously served on the board from 2003 to 2010. The Houston Chronicle reported she tried to appoint her husband to an Houston Independent School District committee that oversees a nearly $1 billion construction program. But, the district’s inspector general concluded it would cause a conflict of interest.

Dávila then recommended her political campaign manager, Manuel Barrera, Jr., to the Bond Oversight Committee.

Barrera resigned from that post, stating the newspaper story was intended to embarrass Hispanics. Abel Davila did not file for re-election to the HCC board. A month later, when the final day came for candidates to file for their names to appear on that November’s ballot, Abel Davila didn’t show up.

Instead, Diana Dávila’s brother, Arturo Aguilar, filed to run just 19 minutes before the deadline; making him the only candidate. Aguilar withdrew his name from the ballot a few days later after many in the district questioned the tactic. Now, let’s flip to 2018. Amid claims of illegal signatures gathering and improper mailers in an East End justice of the peace race, a visiting senior judge ruled against a Houston Independent School Board trustee in her suit against

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the county Democratic Party for rejecting her application to be on the primary ballot Dec. 29, 2017.

Her opponent’s attorney, Joe Matta, argued Davila knew the rules of collecting signatures and should have followed them.

Davila had run for this position in the past “This was not her first rodeo,” Matta said. With no chance for Davila to be on the ballot, that leaves Angela Rodriguez — daughter of Armando Rodriguez, who is retiring from that justice of the peace seat — as the sole choice on this past March ballot. Matta also found an individual on one of Davila’s signature pages who said he never signed it and said the signature on Davila’s form was not his. He is Rodriguez’s uncle, Carlos Rodriguez. “I’ve never seen her in all my life,” Carlos Rodriguez said when Dávila was pointed out to him.

“Never!”

Now, its 2018 and more information has been found to suggest Dávila has been up to her old tricks. Early in August 2018, I received information that the former HISD Trustee never changed her ways. It’s alleged as soon as she was re-voted in to HISD Trustee, she want back on the grind.

The grind is when you try and squeeze vendors for illegal payments. These payments would be in the form of two-percent gross monthly revenue if the vendor already has a contract.

But, if the vendor secured additional contracts that two-percent would go up to three-percent per month. A copy of the alleged contract has been provided. The vendors name have been blackened out of contract to protect their identity.

(Visit www.aframnews.com, to view the disclosure) Now as we know, Dávila is

a member of The New Education Klan. The plot is simple: to discredit Dr. Grenita Lathan as much as possible. The reason being, so that this African-American woman does not become the New Superintendent of HISD. At the moment, HISD has a massive problem with the new magnet HUB bus transportation situation in HISD. Buses are showing up late or not at all to get kids to and from school. So Dávila sends out a tweet saying the board members knew nothing about the new proposed plan for the Magnet HUB, I beg to differ.

Let’s be clear about these HUB’s: First: the board did not know about them nor were we asked for input. Second: no input meant NO VOTE required by the board. This is all administrative driven.

I’ve provided an email Dávila sent to the HISD administration last month. In this email it clearly states she wanted to know how much this would save the District. On, top of that she was the only board member to respond to the email. So, yes, the board knew but, yet she did nothing to help a situation that is out of control. With that being the case, why go public and tell a flat out lie? Simple to undermine public trust for Dr. Grenita Lathan. So once again she is embroiled in scandal.

(Visit www.aframnews.com, to view the communication) The East end of Houston deserves better. Not someone that just wants public fanfare and loves to take pictures. Corrupt politicians come a dime a dozen. I’ve got a dime bet on the fact that if law enforcement digs deep Diana may not survive. If so, send her away. Away from the nice comfy home in the Woodlands to a jail cell where she rightfully belongs.

- AANI

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Book Tasting at Hoffman Middle

Language Arts teachers: Tiana Randle-Bean, Jasmine Oguntuga and Jemmisia Bolden Recently, a group of Hoffman Middle School eigth grade Language Arts teachers came together to stress importance on the fundamentals of reading.

In an attempt to keep students active and engaded in the literary department, Tiana Randle-Bean, Jasmine Oguntuga and Jemmisia Bolden held a “Book Tasting” for their students.

The students participated in the inaugural 8th grade English Language Arts book tasting to discover their “just right” book.

They were welcomed with a “menu” of book options which consisted of Patina, The Hate you Give, The Skin I’m in, and various genres.

Furthermore, students were given the opportunity to rate their “just right” book and pro-

vide feedback about the genre and author.

Overall, participants enjoyed the innovative lesson and are

Jadin Brown-Castaneda looking forward to another “buffet of books” soon.

Hoffman MS is located at 6101 W. Little York Rd., 77091

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The Black Church Sends a Message to the White House

By Hazel Trice Edney & Hamil Harris

As America prepares to return to the polls for mid-term elections amidst racial tensions, continued economic inequities and a President that appears to embrace racism and shun truth, thousands of Black church leaders and parishioners recently answered a “Call to Conscience/ Day of Action”, intended to send a message to the White House and beyond.

“Racism is not dead in America. As a matter of fact, it’s not even sick. It doesn’t even have a cold,” said Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, chair of the Conference of National Black Churches, preaching at a worship service at mass rally in Lafayette Park across from the White House.

“We live in one of the most racist times in the history of this country. In spite of the fact

that we’ve come through slavery. There’s nothing good about slavery. But slavery provided a forum wherein our oppressors were visible and we could see them. They were touchable.

What makes the difficulties of this time is our oppressors are invisible.”

The worship service, intended to stir up those planning to attend the rally, was held at Reid Temple AME Church.

“Tomorrow at Lafayette Park, we not only want the occupant of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue who is living in the house that Black hands built - we not only want him to see us we want him to hear us,” Bishop Reginald T. Jackson told the congregation. Jackson, president of the Council of AME Bishops, is the visionary who called the “Day of Action”.

The high-spirited two-day event drew hundreds to a day-

Reid Temple AME Choir

Photo Reid Temple

Over 1,000 gathered at Lafayette Park in support of the rally.

Photo Credit: Roy Lewis/Trice Edney News Wire

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long issue symposium before the worship service that drew more than a thousand. After the rally the next day, bishops and church leaders traveled to Capitol Hill to meet with senators and representatives. The activities recalled a 1960s type movement, an awakening of sorts.

“There’s one thing that’s worse than slavery. That’s to adjust to it. A slave should be malRev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. stands on the Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, sideline during the rally. adjusted,” said the Rev. Jesse (Chair) Conf. of Natl Black Churches Photo Credit: Roy Lewis/Trice Edney News Wire Photo Credit Reid Temple AME Church Jackson at the worship service.

“It was hard to wake us up until Trump came along. Trump is nothing but a wakeup call.”

Richardson, the keynote speaker at the worship service, agreed that Trump is only temporary. But he warned, “He speaks for the oppressors. He speaks for the haters.”

He continued, “We need to be aware of the nature of our batPastor Jamal-Harrison Bryant; Bishop Reginald T. Jackson; Senior Bishop tle. We will eliminate 45.

McKinley Young; Bishop E. Anne Henning-Byfield and Rev. Stephen Green But there’ll be some young aspirAttention Parents! ing 45’s.

Do you want to help your child excel in school?

They will be inspired Interested in learning about community resources that can support your family? by his conduct who’ll Want to learn about the wide variety of programs and initiatives HISD offers? want to grow up and be THEN come to our new Parent University! like him. We To pre-register and learn more, visit HoustonISD.org/ParentUniversity must watch for those who save the dates Fall sessions: 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. are on the All families grades K-12 horizon who Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 encouraged must come Kickoff event at all HISD schools to attend Please contact your school for start time and details this way.”

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Nike: Is it Morals or Market Strategy?

By Bro. Kofi Taharka

A lot has been said about the recent Colin Kaepernick/Nike deal so I thought I might as well add my two cents. While considering the matter, three related thoughts came to mind. I know I’m long-winded but bear with me on this one.

First and foremost, we have to keep in mind that Nike is a multi-national corporation, and as such its primary objective is to make a profit for its shareholders. Corporations like Nike are guided by what’s in the best interest of their bottom line – not by what’s the morally right thing to do. The move to use Kaepernick as the face of 30th anniversary of the “Just Do It� campaign is a well calculated, strategic marketing move by the company.

Nothing more. I’m certain after doing extensive market research, the company felt this would be a popular move with its current customer base, and with what it considers its future patrons. The mostly over-40 White males who we see burning Nike gear are not a part of that market. I see where Sisters and Brothers are sporting their Nike gear and talking about rushing out to purchase more.

See how effective the marketing campaign is already?

This move, in my opinion, has nothing to do with principle or with standing for what Kaepernick stands for. Keep in mind, Nike has a multi-million dollar deal with the NFL, the very organization that has proven its disdain for strong, outspoken Black men. Men like Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid, who we should not forget about since he suffered the same fate as Kaepernick. If this was about principle, Nike would sever its ties with the NFL. Keep in mind also that Nike has a very lucra-

tive contract with the NCAA (or at least with most of the major college athletic teams). The NCAA is a modern-day sweat shop that preys on Black bodies. This organization exploits its athletes in its merciless pursuit of profit. Nike is among the pack of predators that profit from mostly Black athletes in the lucrative sports of football and men’s basketball. If principle held sway the company would advocate doing right by the athletes by compensating them for their labor. Instead Nike chooses to continue to feed at the trough.

A second thought. It has been well documented that the Nike company was built on the backs of a cheap, exploited, global labor force. Years ago when Nike was outed for its sweat-shop practices and its exploitation of mainly non-White workers around the globe, I vowed not to ever purchase any of their products. I understand changes have been made in their production practices but I’m hearing problems still remain. I don’t own any Nike gear.

One day while basking in my self-righteousness I was listening to a Sweet Honey In the Rock CD. (I think I’ve mentioned before that Sweet Honey is one of my favorite singing groups.)

The particular song that I was listening to is called “Are My Hands Clean?�

The song chronicles the trail of the production of garments from the cotton fields of El Salvador to the local Sears store.

The point of the song is that a lot of exploited labor goes into the clothes we wear. I suddenly realized much of the clothing that I had in my closet could possibly have been made in a sweat shop.

All of a sudden, I wasn’t feeling so sanctimonious and had to ask myself “Are My Hands Clean?�

So much of the riches preva-

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lent in this country are due to the super-exploitation of workers in mostly non-White parts of the world. This is why I support and express unity with all of the revolutionary and progressive movements around the world that fight against US imperialism and its practices.

A final thought. A lot of Kap supporters point out correctly that his kneeling is about police and other oppression of Black people and has nothing to do with the national anthem/flag and the military. Well for me its about all of that. I don’t respect, and refuse to stand for an anthem that was written by a supporter of slavery, was written in the midst of Black chattel slavery, and has a verse that glorifies the shooting down of slaves who were fighting for their freedom.

I don’t think any Black people should stand for this song. It was not meant for us.

As for the military, I get so tired of hearing critics of Kaepernick go on and on about how American soldiers are serving around the world to protect the very rights Kaepernick is exercising. My issue is not with any individual who currently or has in the past served in the military.

However we must be clear. The US military has 600+ bases all over the world. If the idea is to protect our rights and freedoms, how did they get scattered all around the world? Rather, the US military is deployed around the globe to protect the financial interests of multinational corporations and the mostly wealthy White males who run them. The military is needed to suppress liberation struggles and to prop up compliant governments who oppress their own people on behalf of American economic interests. And for Black people, which war was fought to protect our freedoms? World War I, where Black soldiers were hung in their uniforms when re-

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turning to these shores? WWII? My father served in WWII. He couldn’t vote when he returned home to Georgia. Viet Nam? Remember what Muhammad Ali said when refusing to enlist– “Ain’t no Viet Cong ever called me nigger.� The current wars?

These are mostly wars fought on behalf of corporations for the control of oil and other natural resources that rightly belong to other people.

Sisters and Brothers – have a core set of beliefs and principles that guide your actions. Don’t get turned out by every progressive sounding marketing strategy that comes along. Commend Nike if you wish. Just don’t go for the okie-doke as if this company is somehow an ally in our liberation struggle. If you really want to support Kaepernick, rather than buying more Nike stuff to further fatten Nike coffers, donate to some of the causFlowers for All Occasions

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Or better yet, donate that money to a worthy local cause.

Fight against the oppression of Black people wherever we are in the world. Fight for “the least of these� as we have been so duly instructed. Issues regarding the “least of these� include: police violence, violence in our communities, mass incarceration, a criminal injustice system, poor education, inadequate health care, lack of affordable housing, lack of jobs paying a livable wage, healthy food in the urban core, homelessness and so many other issues that afflict the most oppressed among us.

If we are not out fighting for our people, then all of the FaceBook and other chatter becomes meaningless. This is the type of work that Colin Kaepernick is doing. He’s doing his part.

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 The Washington County Fair Association will host the Washington County Fair Sesquicentennial Celebration Brenham, TX For more information contact Anita Long (713) 677 - 9736 or visit http://www.washingtoncofair.com/ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Dr. Adena Williams Loston and the President’s Lecture Series Committee will host the Preident Lecture Series at St. Phillip’s College Watson Fine Arts Center 1801 Martin Luther King Dr. San Antonio, TX 78203 Starts at 11a

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WHAT’S HAPPENIN’ SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Good Vibrations Music & Arts Festival Sunken Garden Theater 3875 N St Mary’s St. San Antonio, 78212 1:00 pm - 11 p.m.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 Dedication of Steve Mead Middle School 3500 Lauder Rd. Houston, 77039 For more information contact (281) 985 - 6202 or email LDGray@AldineISD.org Reception begins 6:30pm Program 7pm

MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 Shepher-Teacher Manson B. Johnson, II (Executive Director of Southeast Community Development Corporation, Inc. SEHCDC) and (Eastside University - ESU) will host a 70th Birthday Fundraiser and Celebration Theme: Turning the Pages for Literacy 9401 Knight Rd. Houston, 77045 For more information contact (713) 747 - 9255, Email turningthepages@ esuvclc.org or Visit www.esuvclc.org

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 Dedication of Lou Vardeman EC/PK/K School 3302 Connorvale Rd. Houston, 77039 For more information contact (281) 985 - 6202 or email LDGray@AldineISD.org Reception begins 2pm

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SATURDAY OCTOBER 6 Texas Teen Book Festival St. Edward’s University 3001 S Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78704 Keynotes: Nic Stone, Neal Shusterman, and Jarrod Shusterman and Special Guests: Mary E. Pearson For more information visit www.texasteenbookfestival.org SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Houston City Council Member Dwight A. Boykins (D) is hosting District D Days of Cleaning Weekend 1 3rd Ward, MacGregor,Musuem Park, OST South Union and South Park

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 World Homeless Day Awards Reception The Ballroom at Bayou Place 500 Texas Ave. Houston, TX 77002 From 5:30p - 7:30p WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 10th Anniversary InterNational Prisoner’s Family Conference The Best Opportunity Yet to Close the Empathy Gap Wyndham Garden Hotel 2645 LBJ Freeway Dallas, TX The 10th annual InterNational Conference offers critical expert information, resources, encouragement & support for all affected by incarceration.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 Houston HBCU At Ease Buffalo Soldier National Musuem 3816 Caroline Street Houston, TX 770042 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT&T Performing Arts and City of Dallas presents The Elevator Project AT&T Performing Arts Center 2403 Flora St. Dallas, TX 75201 7:30 p.m - 2:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 WIZKID Live in Concert at the The Ayva Center 9371 Richmond Ave Houston 77063 Doors open at 8pm For more information contact: (713) 998 - 0073 SATURDAY OCTOBER 13 20th Anniversary Legacy Awards He Loves me NOT Gospel Stage Play A Mona Moore & Moore Music Productions The Ballroom at Bayou Place 500 Texas Ave. Houston, 77002 Starting at 6pm SATURDAY OCTOBER 13 Peter Max: The Retrospective 1960 - 2018 Art Exhibition Frisco Fine Art 7227 Main St., Ste. 400 Frisco, TX 75034 6:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

RSVPs requested at (214) 872-1917 SUNDAY OCTOBER 14 Phenomenal Pearls Educational and Charitable Foundation (PPECF) and the 100 Black Men Houston Metropolitan Chapter announces: 3rd Annual Men Who Cook Culinary Showcase Texas Southern University Student Life Center 3347 Blodgett St. Houston, 77004 For more information visit: https://2018MENWHOCOOK.EVENTBRITE.COM.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 Invitation to the Dedication of the Dr. Archie L. Blanson Career & Technical Education High School Tours & Reception 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Program 3:00 p.m.

311 West Road Please RSVP by October1 281-985-6202 or LDGray@ AldineISD.org TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Judge Carter’s Teen Court Mickey Leland Harris County Courthouse Annex 7300 N. Shepherd Dr. Room 117 Houston, 77091 Registration begins at 5p Ages 12 - 17 For more information contact, Tom Nguyen, John Marron or Chandra Jarmon at (713) 274 - 0695 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 The Society of St. Vincent De Paul presents: Super Duper BINGO St. Monica Chatholic Church 8421 West Montgomery Houston, 77088 For more information contact(281) 447 - 3212 From 7p - 11p SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 St. Monica Catholic Church 2018 Fall Bazaar 8421 West Montgomery Houston, 77088 For more information contact Lillian Fields, (832) 578 - 2324 or Marilyn Adams, (281) 447 - 5837.

From 12p - 8p THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 G.W. Wyatt & CICA Inc is hosting Bridging the Gaps on Anti-Bullying 1620 Dollywright St. Houston, 77088 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 National Black Book Festival will take place at: Fallbrook Church This is the largest African-American Book Event in the South 12512 Walters Rd. Houston For more information contact (800) 340 - 5454

Cecil Marie Lakey Williams Sunrise: October 25, 1952 Sunset: September 07, 2018 Cecil Marie Lakey-Williams was born and raised in Houston. She was the 3rd child born to the union of Owen and Luebirdie ‘Sweetie’ Lakey on October 25, 1952. She attended Christian Right Life Missionary Baptist Church under, Reverend Lewis Jeffery where she accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized. Later she became a member of Progressive Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. B. J. Lewis and currently (Rev. Raymond H. Hills), where she was an active member of the Mission Ministry and Elegant Elders until her passing.

She attended John G. Osborne Elementary School and then M. C. Williams Jr., and Sr. High School where she became one of the first female ROTC cadets. Graduating in 1972 she remained a loyal, active alumni member with the class of 72 until her passing.

After high school she attended Prairie View A & M University (PVAMU). While at PVU she pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Zeta Gamma chapter in the spring of 1975. She graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in 1976.

Charles Edward Pinchback Sunrise: August 29, 1938 Sunset: September 07, 2018 Charles Edward Pinchback, of Conroe, earned his heavenly wings on the 7th day of September. He was 80 years of age.

Mr. Charles Edward Pinchback was born in Conroe, Texas on the 29th day of August, 1938 to Joe Pinchback and Eula Mae Murphy. Mr. Pinchback enjoyed fishing and loved to laugh, joke and have fun with his family and friends. He was a Christian who had a strong faith in the Lord; he loved to share his testimony of his love for the Lord with others.

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• H-E-B Hamburger Dill $ 1.00 Pickle Chips, 16 oz. free!

• H-E-B Bake Shop® BUY Texas Sized H-E-B Fully Cooked Hamburger Buns, 6 ct.

Buffalo Style • H-E-B Powder Drink Mix Wingteasers That’s up to

28 oz.

6 ct., assorted varieties

That’s up to

$

2.00

free!

BUY

Oscar Mayer Lunchmeat, 16 oz., Overall odds: 1 in 2.88 (including break-even prizes).

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Prices Good Wednesday, September 19 Thru Tuesday, September 25, 2018 At Your Neighborhood H-E-B Stores.

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Baked, Smoked, or Honey Ham, or Beef Bologna That’s up to

$

FREE

with in-store coupons

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free! with in-store coupon

H-E-B Borracho or Charro Beans 15 - 16 oz. regular or spicy

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free! ¡gratis! with in-store coupon H-E-B Chips Galore! or Pecan Treasures® Cookies 13.2 - 14.3 oz. assorted varieties

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¡gratis! free! with in-store coupon

H-E-B Soft Drink

2 L btl. assorted varieties

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¡gratis! free! with in-store coupon

H-E-B Salad Dressing 16 oz. assorted varieties

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¡gratis!

free! with in-store coupon

Mrs Baird’s Giant Bread 24 oz.

2.89

free!

Llévatelo

¡gratis!