African American News And Issues Issue 37

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Vol. 23, Issue 37

“We are going to emancipate ourselves from mental slavery because whilst others might free the body, none but ourselves can free the mind.”

- Marcus Garvey

GENTRIFICATION OR

By Rebecca S. Jones HOUSTON- “They can buy the land at a lower price, then they move all the people out, raise the property value and sell it at a profit.” Some people may remember Laurence Fishburne’s explanation of “gentrification”, as he educated his sons and neighboring youth in the movie, Boyz n the Hood. By definition gentrification is, “the process of renovating and improving a house or district so that it conforms to middle-class taste; the process of making a person or activity more refined or polite.”

Gentrification is a subject in which some will shy away from, but some of the nation’s largest states have fallen victim to his grasps, including Texas. It is a conversation that must be presented and addressed in African-American communities, because its effects tend to affect the African-American culture the most.

Richard Florida wrote an article entitled, “This Is What Happens After a Neighborhood Gets Gentrified. In it he referenced a 2010 study on “Who Gentrifies Low-Income Neighborhoods”.

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Are MORE of Houston’s historically Black communities and neighborhoods immediate targets for “Gentrification”?

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EDITORIAL & OPINION

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The Standard View

By Billy “Hollywood” Groves

Democracy is Decency

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hen we don’t see our citizens being treated fairly these days in the United States, especially African-Americans, the question people are asking is, “What can be done to change our current conditions?”

In my mind, we must have “decency” for the people in our American democracy. Remember a democracy is a government “by the people, for the people” in which the supreme power is vested in the people.

Decent treatment means, proper and right respect for people, not severe harsh racist treatment.

We all know if people don’t respect “you”, their reaction to you will not be one of decency or proper behavior. That is why it is so important for us to get out and vote for people who value decency for “we the people” and practice decency towards all people.

If we don’t vote and speak out about what’s going on under Donald Trump and his allies, we will not only lose the elections, we will lose our ability to defend our citizens and families against the indecencies of extreme radical haters. For example, Brett Kavanaugh is trying to get on the Supreme Court, but, has been accused of attacking a lady in the 80’s, while he was drunk, when he was in high school. Kavanaugh was brought in as a candidate by Trump, a man who has been accused of indecent moral assaults himself.

I don’t personally know anything about Kavanaugh, but I do know the man who selected him is a dysfunctional racist presi-

dent. We all know Trump is trying to put his “type” of indecent “Fake People” into positions of power so they can control America and keep people down. So to me, that is reason enough to oppose Brett Kavanaugh, because history has proven that Black people, women, Brown people and certain groups who have been denied civil rights in the past don’t fare well under this type of leadership.

Trump has openly stated he wants to overturn Roe V. Wade and other constitutional laws which have traditionally helped women and other people he doesn’t respect. In relation to Dr. Christine Ford, the woman accusing Brent Kavanaugh of attacking her; I believe she is telling “nothing but the truth”.

I believe this because she has nothing to gain by telling the truth, and the world should be able to see this.

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, also a billionaire, has often opposed Trump’s racist ignorant rhetoric. Bloomberg recently told the media that he was against Kavanaugh being on the U.S. Supreme Court, based on Trump’s and Kavanaugh’s unpatriotic racist behavior.

I don’t know if Kavanaugh will be put on the Supreme Court, despite the intensive efforts to keep him from the position, but what I do know is, “We the People” have the power to control this democracy. Unfortunately, it seems like being decent poses a problem for Trump and his team, because they seem to enjoy being indecent and unpatriotic in their actions.

If America was a dictatorship instead of a democracy, someone like Trump and Kavanaugh would be perfect leaders. However, we still live in a democracy which is decent and where the majority of Americans of all - AANI colors are decent.

Letter to Editor:

“It’s Cool Inside” - Growing up in the country, back in the

50’s a color TV was the in thing. We had one, people looked purple, mountains looked orange and the peacock looked like it had been shot. From where I’m from, back then to own a color TV was like saying I live in a big mansion.

My Daddy had a car during that time. Back then when you bought a car, they really charged extra for the extras like AC. Cars that had air conditioning often had a small sticker on the side windows with a picture of an igloo on it that read, “It’s cool inside.”

My Daddy’s car had the “cool inside” stickers on the side windows. However, the catch there, my Daddy’s car had no air conditioning, just the stickers. On those blistering, hot days (100+), Dad would say, “Keep all the windows rolled up.” We would be burning up, Dad would say, “Use that big towel under the seat to wipe the sweat off your face. Don’t let anyone see you wipe the sweat off your face.” Angrily, Dad would say, “Don’t let the people see you wipe, Smile, look like it’s cool inside.”

I loved my Daddy, but he put on too many fronts. His foolish pride caused my family to suffer a lot of hard bumps. Riding around in a car that’s burning hot with stickers on the window that read, “It’s cool inside,” to me it felt like suicide. Not saying a word, just to protect my Dad’s stupid, foolish pride. I never cried. Not once did I say anything bad about my family.

Financially, we were poor. We had the daily basic needs. My Mom took in sewing, my Dad was a brick layer. Dad was never paid for all those bricks he laid. When my Dad’s boss would ask him if he wanted a raise, my Dad would bow his head and smile and say, “No, that’s ok.”

Later in life, I found out more of what Dad was about. He was a shy country guy and would get real nervous talking to people and want to escape. The fastest way was for him to say, “That’s ok.”

I remember one day, Dad and I were in the grocery store, the cashier said, “I made a mistake, I overcharged you.” Dad bowed his head down, smiled and said, “That’s ok.” It was over $20. Our family needed that money. I wish someone could have changed Dad’s views.

Our quality of life would have been much improved. We would have had better days if Dad was not so quick to say, “That’s ok.”

Can you imagine at the time, it was hot, I felt like my whole family was going to die. I was only five.

Mom and Dad are gone. I miss them with all my heart. As a memory to my Dad, I had some custom printed stickers with a picture of an igloo on them. With words that read just like my Dad’s stickers.

“It’s cool inside.” The stickers are on all of my car windows. I have front, rear and side air conditioning. And believe me Jesus, it really works! When my family and I are riding and it’s hot, it’s cool inside.

It’s really cool inside.

Daddy if you can hear me, I have real air conditioning, not just the stickers and my family is honestly cool inside. Daddy I love you.

We’re cruising in the car. The outside temperature is 115. We are in the family car, no towels. We are not sweating. Dad, it’s cool inside.

Cheers, Dwight A. Osborne, Oceanside, CA

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EDITORIAL & OPINION

The Overflow

By Chelsea Davis-Bibb, M.Ed.

The Right to Privacy

“Privacy is not an option, and it shouldn’t be the price we accept for just getting on the internet.” - Gary Kovacs

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ave you ever posted a video or a picture of someone on any social media platform? Did you seek their permission first? I know I am guilty of posting and not asking that person, but after a while, I started thinking, what If people don’t want to be captured and placed online for the world to see?

We’ve become a society that’s so wrapped up in technological applications and trying to capture every aspect of our lives and the lives of others that we simply forget a word called privacy. There are three different definitions listed in the dictionary for privacy.

The first one states, “The state of being apart from other people concealed from their view.”

The second definition states, “The state of being free from unwanted or undue intrusion or disturbance in one’s private life or affairs.”

The last definition states, “Freedom from damaging publicity, public scrutiny, secret surveillance, or unauthorized disclosure of one’s personal data or information, as by government, corporation, or individual.”

People are entitled to their privacy, but it’s important for everyone to remember that someone is always watching. So the next time you take a picture or record a video of someone else, there are a few things you should remember.

The first thing is that once it’s out, there’s no taking it back.

Some people think if you delete it then it will go away, but that is not the case. The other thing you have to ask yourself is can this image or video ruin or damage a person’s life or reputation? I’ve witnessed people on the news who have been permanently damaged by what someone else has posted. This can heavily impact a person and their overall well-being.

Lat but not least, we have to remember that images and videos can be taken out of context.

People have different perspectives on how they view things.

One person may view the image or the video in a positive way and another person may have a negative reaction towards it.

And in today’s society, if something is negative, and if it makes national news, that person could suffer lifelong consequences.

People have lost relationships, jobs, and most of all their integrity and dignity based on what someone else placed online.

I honestly think there should be some form of law to help preserve the privacy of people.

There have been times where I have seen things posted online of myself, and if I would have known, I would have told that person not to post it. I think a lot of times social media has made us forget how to live in the moment. Not everything has to be captured. Some things you should want to enjoy for yourself. Because if you’re not in the moment, you’ll miss the moment and wonder what happened to time.

Since we are a society that is wrapped up in technological applications, I don’t think social media is going anywhere for a long time. But we can think before we post. Before you hit send just ask yourself, would I want someone to post this of me?

- AANI

We MUST Understand

By Roy Douglas Malonson, Publisher

Accountability

“Democracy must be built through open societies that share information. When there is information, there is enlightenment. When there is debate, there are solutions. When there is no sharing of power, no rule of law, no accountability, there is abuse, corruption, subjugation and indignation.”

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The first female President of the Republic of Kosovo, Atifete Jahjaga once referred to this thought, which I wholeheartedly agree with. After being approached by many residents from within the community on behalf of some of the things that are taking place around the city, I was compelled to address this issue.

First, we must realize we operate in a democracy. A democracy is a government in which the supreme power is vested in the people and exercised by them directly or indirectly through a system of representation usually involving periodically held free elections.

With that being stated, I am concerned about what is happening around the City and I am sounding the alarm. There have been times in my life that I was guilty of being many things, but one thing I will not be guilty of is being quiet and sweeping issues that affect African-American communities under a rug as if they don’t exist.

Furthermore, I am concerned about what is being reported to me and some of the things that

I am witnessing with my own eyes. Because I see the bigger picture. I understand what is going on here and that is one of the reasons why I MUST speak up and say something. We are literally on the verge of losing our communities, some of which have already been lost and are inhabited by people who do not look like us. Look around you today, these things are not just coincidences – it was all done by design.

For years, I have been calling out preachers and politicians.

Some, have even joked about my “P-P” problem. Though there are many members which belong to those groups who are amongst some of my best friends; the fact remains that WE MUST hold our leaders accountable for the things that are invading our communities and affecting our culture.

Because as many of us well know, there has been a system which has worked to keep Blacks working against Blacks for generations. Since the ages of time, when there is an agenda in which another culture or group wants to impose on us, they usually use someone that looks like us to get their plan accomplished.

So, I am hoping that this is not a part of what is going on in our city; because it does not matter who is in office – I am still going to hold them accountable. That’s who I am and that’s who I will always be. I don’t care if it’s my own blood, they still must be held accountable.

As it relates to the Complete Communities initiatives that have been put in place, I must admit that I am all for change.

I am in favor of enhancing our communities and neighborhoods.

However, I will not stand by and support the death of historically Black institutions, facilities and communities in the name of completing communities. Over the last decade or better, Houston has saw a massive loss in terms of preserving and securing once historically Black communities and neighborhoods.

In my opinion, this is a public issue which we should take seriously.

Communities like Piney Point, Fourth Ward and Bordersville, just to list a few have been revamped and transformed to cater to other cultures and groups that doesn’t necessarily include us.

So, yeah, I’m sounding the alarm and stressing that we must hold our elected leaders and representatives accountable to ensure they are looking out for what’s in the best interest of us and our communities. And I don’t care what nobody has to say about it. Like B.B. King said, “Nobody loves me, but my mother. And she could me jivin’ too.” So, I make no apologies for demanding that our leaders, officials and representatives be held accountable to our community.

Because if we are not careful in another decade or so, we won’t have a community to return to. Many of us will return to some of our birth and childhood places only to find historical markers if they haven’t been removed.

Concluding, I am really hoping that we wake up and realize what is going on before it is too late. Because in the words of Dr. Marting Luther King Jr., “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”

- AANI

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“Gentrification” Continued

It was found that, “the impact of gentrification on Black residents varies based on level of education. By examining around 15,000 census tracts in 64 metros from 1990 to 2000, the authors found gentrification has the tendency to positively impact highly-educated African-American households.

Florida reported that, “In fact, one-third of the increase in income among gentrifying neighborhoods during this period came from the progress of this specific demographic.

This in turn causes gentrifying neighborhoods to be more attractive to middle-class Black households. But gentrification can also have a negative effect on less educated Black households, by pushing those who did not complete high school out of gentrifying neighborhoods.That said, displacement can be and is a big issue in places where gentrification is occurring at a feverish pace.”

Therefore, residents around Houston have been raising concerns about the intent of some of the programs being developed and planned through the City of Houston’s Complete Communities initiative announced last year.

As it is, Houston has undergone gentrification in several historically Black neighborhoods and communities such as, Fourth Ward and Bordersville.

Furthermore, there is a gradual noticeable change in the landscape and design in other historically Black communities such as: Third and Fifth Wards, Acres Homes and other areas throughout the city. But, before jumping to conclusions, let’s define the Complete Communities iniative.

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COVER STORY

What is Complete Communities?

According to the City of Houston’s website, “Complete Communities is about improving neighborhoods so that all of Houston’s residents and business owners can have access to quality services and amenities. It’s about working closely with the residents of communities that haven’t

tiative has been guided by an Advisory Committee that met for the first time in January of 2017, and that has continued to meet regularly. The committee is comprised of 26 community leaders and advocates with a balanced perspective ranging from city-wide to neighborhood specific knowledge and engagement. The committee serves as a sounding board whose members

First, let’s make no mistake, it is not my intent to implicate that these initiatives are directly related to gentrification. In fact, the scope of this article is to ensure that suggested pilot areas and neighborhoods will not be victims of gentrification. African-American News & Issues has received inquiries related to the Acres Home Complete Communities Housing initiaitives.

Houston’s MidTown is one of the latest examples of gentrification. reached their full potential, understanding their strengths and opportunities, and collaborating with partners across the city to strengthen them. While working to improve these communities, we are also working to ensure existing residents can stay in homes that remain affordable.”

What’s the Purpose?

“The Complete Communities initiative was established to be collaborative, impactful, and transformative. The ini-

are ambassadors for the effort and who have provided connections to residents and businesses in the selected neighborhoods.

With support from the Complete Communities Advisory Committee a working definition of a complete community was established to identify the qualities that lead to a thriving neighborhood.”

What does Complete Communities have to do with Gentrification?

One concerned resident Judy Hardin submitted a few questions on the “New Homes” program associated with the Complete Communities initiative.

In an email sent to city officials she writes, “My only question about all of the houses being built in Acres Homes is where are the new City of Houston Ordinances that should go along with them? Acres Homes is already filled with massive heavy trash violations, stacks of tires,

trash filled ditches, etc. We are adding more homes in the neighborhood which will only mean more heavy trash violations, more cows, more horses, more goats, etc. There are no Deed Restrictions in most of Acres Homes and a lot of the areas where the homes are being built do not have Civic Clubs. So, this means more of what we already have and less being done by the city to control it. Where are the new Ordinances to be enforced along with the new houses to make Acres Homes a complete community like other communities since there are no Deed Restrictions?”

While residents like Hardin want answers so does the Chair of, the Acres Home Complete Communitiies Housing A-Team.

In a brief interview with Nubianna Aben, she shared concern about the lack of communication and involvement members on the committee have received thus far.

She said, “There is a need for us to make sure that we hold anyone that is participating in the Complete Communities initiative, accountable. So we also needed a way to ensure that the activities that are being put in place actually benefit the existing community - if not, we risk the chance of displacement.

From a housing perspective there’s a lot of opportunity for a lot development in the community. On the other side of that, there is a lot of opportunity for the homeless here.We want to make sure that this is a community that existing residents can stay in and enjoy and it also need to be associating ways that help existing community members stay.”

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Galilee M.B.C. 105th Celebration

By Chelsea Davis-Bibb, M.Ed.

Galilee Missionary Baptist Church is the oldest church in Acres Homes, and is filled with great history and continues to hit historical markers every year.

Galilee recently celebrated its 105th Church Anniversary. The service was well attended and included distinguished guest speakers who presented proclamations to the church. The Honorable Mayor Sylvester Turner brought greetings and declared Sunday, September 9, 2018 as the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church Day. Galilee was established on June 18th, 1913 by Rev. D. Hartmond under brush arbor.

Over the course of 105 years, there have been nine pastors that have served. Rev. D Hartmond, W.M. Parker, W.H. Sanders, Wilton Haynes, and E.L. Hurd all served a total of 8 ½ years (1913-1921).

Following their service, Pastor C. Smith served 26 years (1921-1947), Pastor D.S. Bailey served 30 years (1947-1977) and Pastor E.J. Booker served 10 years (1977-1987). Galilee has grown over the years and has reached great heights under the leadership of Pastor Dr. Edwin Allen Davis who has served Galilee for the last 30 ½ years.

Galilee has always opened its doors to others, and in the early 1900’s the church hosted, “Speak Meetings” for the community to address their concerns to the public. In addition, Galilee was the host for Juneteenth.

In 1916, the first building was built, and was renovated in 1948 due to a fire. The church was then reconstructed in 1961.

Construction made way again as Galilee built a new fellowship hall and in February 1993, a mortgage burning ceremony was held to celebrate the hall being paid in full in 4 ½ years. In

RELIGION

the early 2000’s, Galilee began purchasing more land to make room for expansion and that resulted in the market value of $1.5 million dollars.

In August of 2003, the new sanctuary was complete, and in September, Galilee celebrated a 90-year Church Anniversary and the dedication of a new sanctuary. December 3rd, 2017 was another historical marker as a mortgage burning ceremony was held and Galilee celebrated the paying off of the $1.5 million-dollar church note. Galilee has done many great things, and continues to make history each year.

In a recent interview with Pastor Davis, he spoke about his journey thus far in walking on the path of those who came before him, and his experience as the leader of this phenomenal church.

How does it feel to have pastored a church that has been established for 105 years?

shoulders.”

Have you met any of the Pastors who have come before you?

“The only Pastor I had the opportunity to meet was Pastor E.J. Booker. I got to meet him before I got there as Pastor and we established a relationship and after he left, I was called.”

What challenges have you faced in the last year or so?

“Pastoring is a challenge in itself when you are dealing with people, and God’s people. There have been many things that have come up over the years.

One challenge has been to tear down and build new facilities… some people don’t adapt well to change, and some were ready for change so you kind of have to be the mediator. It’s just a challenge of trying to change people’s lives through the word of God and try to make a difference in the Acres Homes community as a whole.”

How would you say that Galilee has grown?

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Martha Branch and Linda Austin with Mayor Turner.

Pastor Charles Butler and his wife with Christine Bryant.

Praise dancers perform during the anniversary service.

Pastor Davis receiving a proclamation from Debra Blacklock-Sloan, Historical Researcher and Genealogist.

Photo Credit: Provost

“Galilee has grown by leaps and bounds from the time I got there. The election that night consisted of some 285 members that voted with about 300 and something on the role. Now we have an estimated 2,000 plus people on the role…it has grown.

We fill this new sanctuary up at least every Sunday, and the old church only held about 450, whereas now we are looking at

“I feel it has been a great blessing and I am honored to have been the Pastor of this great historical church… I have been able to be there at least a third of that time, and it’s been a great challenge and blessing to see where Galilee has come from…and to see where we have evolved today. I give thanks and praise to those that came before me. We are standing on their

1300 to 1400 people.”

What would you say has been your greatest achievement?

“The greatest accomplishment has been to save souls. Out of 30 something years, you can count on my hand the number of times we’ve missed baptizing people. The pool is always full.

Other achievements have been to see people move from a level of existing with one another to making themselves into a couple and marrying and then turning into a beautiful family. Building and tearing down the fellowship hall was also a great achievement, and tearing down the old sanctuary and putting up the new sanctuary. Also, buying all the land around the church to

empower the church so that no one can just come by next to us and just put up anything.”

Why is it important that people know the history of the church?

“It’s very important that people not only know the history of the church, but the history of anything because if we don’t know the history, we will tend to repeat what we’ve done in the past.

And so that we can move on, we need to know from whence we’ve came, what problems we encountered, what were some of the obstacles so that in the future we can do it differently.”

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HEALTH

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Study Launched: Prostate Cancer in Black Men

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The largest coordinated research effort to study biological and non-biological factors associated with aggressive prostate cancer in African-American men has begun. The $26.5 million study is called RESPOND, or Research on Prostate Cancer in Men of African Ancestry: Defining the Roles of Genetics, Tumor Markers, and Social Stress.

It will investigate environmental and genetic factors related to aggressiveness of prostate cancer in African-American men to better understand why they disproportionally experience aggressive disease— that is, disease that grows and spreads quickly—compared with men of other racial and ethnic groups.

RESPOND is supported by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), both parts of the National Institutes of Health, as well as by the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF). The NCI funding will be provided from the 21st Century Cures Cancer Moonshot Initiative. “Understanding why African-American men are more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer than men of other racial and ethnic groups is a critical, unanswered question in cancer disparities research,� said NCI Director Ned Sharpless, M.D. “This large, collaborative study can help the cancer research community better understand and address these disparities.�

African-American men have about a 15 percent chance of developing prostate cancer in their lifetimes, compared to about a 10 percent chance for White men and African-Amer-

According to researchers, no group in the world is hit harder by prostate cancer than men of African descent.

ican men are more likely to be diagnosed with aggressive disease.

In addition, the risk of dying from prostate cancer for African-American men is about 4 percent compared to about 2 percent for White men. With the RESPOND study, researchers aim to learn more about why these disparities exist. “This study, which is combining state-of-the-art molecular approaches with social and environmental science, will help unravel the complex interactions of biological, behavioral, and environmental factors that contribute to excess prostate cancer burden and poorer outcomes in African-American men, allowing development of tailored approaches for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in this population,â€? said NIMHD Director Eliseo PĂŠrez-Stable, M.D. The investigators aim to enroll 10,000 African-American men with prostate cancer into the RESPOND study. The participants will be identified primarily via NCI’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Program and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Program of Cancer Registries. In addition, this study builds on years

of research collaboration involving investigators who are part of the African Ancestry Prostate Cancer (AAPC) consortium.

These investigators will contribute additional information and samples from 10,000 African-American men with prostate cancer. In accordance with NIH data sharing policies, and with appropriate informed consent, the de-identified data and samples collected as part of this research will be made available as a resource to the scientific community, aiding future research.

Investigators in the study will examine possible associations between aggressive disease and exposures to neighborhood/environmental stressors such as discrimination, early-life adversity, and segregation.

They will also study DNA and tumor samples to identify gene variants associated with aggressive prostate cancer.

Once researchers have identified genetic changes associated with aggressive prostate cancer, they will investigate how the social environment interacts with those genetic changes.

Source: National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities

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BUSINESS

He Found Good Work without a College Degree

By Dan Holly, Urban News Service

When Earnest Parker, Jr. wanted to go to college, his parents did not have the money.

Now he is earning more money than many college graduates— by owning and driving trucks.

After five years of steady work and savings, Parker had amassed enough money in his 401(k) retirement plan – with the help of his employer, who matched his contributions – to buy his first truck. He put down $3,000 on a W900 Kenworth for $110,000.

Parker bought a second truck, a Freightliner Century, for $30,000 in November 2017.

With unmistakable pride, he jokes that his fleet “grew by 100 percent.”

Working near Statesville, N.C., just north of Charlotte, Parker does not believe his lack of a degree has held him back.

“For the money that I’m making, I probably wouldn’t be doing too much better even if I did go to college,” he said.

After paying all expenses, Parker takes home about $750 per week (roughly $39,000 per year). “I’m pretty happy,” he said. “Everybody always feels they could get a little more, but I look at what I can provide for my family and I’m really not in need.”

Parker can provide hope to the growing number of Americans who cannot afford to attend college, but do have smarts, drive and ambition. He is playing his cards right, said Dr. Michael Walden, a professor of economics at North Carolina University.

While many young people stress out about college debt and struggle to find jobs, many industries – like trucking – have good-paying jobs and are begging for workers. There are

some 50,000 open positions for truck drivers, according to the American Trucking Association. It projects the driver shortage to grow to more than 174,000 unfilled jobs by 2026.

Not every young person needs to go to college, Walden said.

“Skilled craft jobs -- particularly in construction, as well as jobs in transportation – are expected to increase by 600,000 to 700,000 positions in the next decade,” Walden told the Urban News Service. “On top of that, many of the current [job] holders are older and will be retiring. Many of these jobs can

ing earned the most right out of college: $64,981—still almost $15,000 less than truck drivers.

Over time, college graduates eventually out earn non-graduates, studies show. Still, those studies measure gross pre-tax income and, generally, do not adjust for repayment of college and graduate-school debt.

Walden, who examined the future job market in his book, “North Carolina Beyond the Connected Age: The Tar Heel State in 2050,” pointed out that even those who start college don’t always finish. “One-third of entering college students

With a mixture of sacrifices and volition, Earnest Parker, Jr. is making decent money as an owner-operator. Photo Credit: Urban News Service

pay a ‘middle class salary’ – $40,000 and over – and require two-year community college training or on-the-job training.”

The average truck driver in the U.S. earns $79,565, according to Indeed.com. Its salary estimates, the website said, “are based on 1,113,184 salaries, submitted anonymously to Indeed by truck driver employees, users, and collected from past and present job advertisements on Indeed in the past 36 months.”

By contrast, recent college graduates who major in education earn $34,981 and those who studied communications earn $47,047, according to a recent study by National Association of Colleges and Employers.

Those who studied engineer-

never graduate, some because they are not interested in college work,” he said. “The skilled craft jobs are an excellent alternative.”

And, of course, many students never finish college – but still have the debt.

The hiring projection for college grads has decreased for the first time in eight years in 2018, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. And the average outstanding balance on student loans rose from $9,400 in 1993 to $28,950 in 2014, according to The Institute for College Access & Success, a national nonprofit that works to make college more affordable.

Meanwhile, as many college

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students worry about finding a job and stress over debt, some industries that do not require a college degree are begging for workers. The most recent report of the American Trucking Associations concludes that the trucking industry has a shortage of about 51,000 qualified drivers – “the highest level ever recorded,” the report states.

Struggling to find good drivers is a fact of life for trucking companies, said Lewis Guignard, owner of Gray Rock, the company that employs Parker.

“It’s not terrible, but it’s annoying,” he said.

Guignard doesn’t think industry is quite as desperate for drivers as the trucking organization makes it out to be, and he thinks government overregulation artificially inflates the shortage.

But Guignard – whose duties include contracting for the cargo moved by 35 drivers, including Parker - wonders why more people do not pursue careers as truck drivers rather than piling up student loan debt. All it takes to work for Gray Rock is to be 21 years old, have a commercial drivers’ license, one-year experience as a truck driver and a clean driving record, he said.

Pay is based on number of miles driven but the average non-owner driver can expect to earn almost $1,000 per week, and pay is rising, Guignard said.

He said he doesn’t know if any

of his drivers have college degrees because he doesn’t ask.

“There’s a lot of blue collar jobs that, honestly, pay a lot better than a lot of college jobs these days,” said Guignard. “If the purpose of going to college is to get a good job and support your family, you can do that with a career in trucking.”

Drivers can advance from driving for someone else to being an owner-operator to owning more than one truck, Guignard explained. Trucks take about a decade to pay off. When drivers own multiple trucks they can easily clear more than $2,000 a week, he said.

Driving a truck has its disadvantages. Parker, who has four kids, acknowledged that he has missed a lot of their basketball games and other events while on the road.

But drivers can avoid even that if they play their cards right. Tyris Bailey started out as a driver at age 24, became an owner-operator at 33, and now, at 44, owns three trucks. He also works out of Gray Rock’s office as the company’s safety director.

Bailey attended community college for two years but never got a four-year degree. He seems conflicted about college.

Asked if he regrets not finishing, Bailey said, “In hindsight I wish I did. I look at things and think I Continue reading online www.aframnews.com

Owner-operator, Tyris Bailey started driving in his early 20’s and now owns three trucks.

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SSLW 2018 Appreciation SUGARLAND - Recently, the Suburban Sugar Land Women (SSLW), committed members and phenomenal partners held their annual and amazing appreciation. Everyone had fun from entrance to exit. The event is held yearly as a token of gratitude to thank members and partners for their cheerful, willing and generous donations of their services and resources by ending 29 years and starting 30 years of sterling service.

The event was held on a cool evening at Constellation Field in Sugar Land. Members and partners enjoyed a dual indoor – outdoor evening and watched the amazing Sugar Land Skeeters play baseball. Mose and Mable greeted each member and partner with warm smiles and big hugs.

The Austin family donated gifts of appreciation to all in attendance such as: candles, soaps, golf balls, caps, lipstick cases, tee shirts, books, tote bags, umbrellas, scarves, ties, luggage

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tags, perfume oils & creams, note cards and more. Members and partners dined on Texas caviar, “Bent Buckle” barbecue ribs, chicken wings, grilled all beef hot dogs and sausages, Texas potato salad and chilled pasta salad, seasoned fruits, beverages and a delicious, moisture and homemade birthday cake by Lynn Saunders, pastry chef extraordinaire.

There was also a festive birthday celebration featuring songs, dancing and a cake for the September celebrants, which included: Harriet President, 02; Mose Austin, 10; Belinda Allen – Clark, 27 and Mable Scott Austin, 28.

Members and partners in attendance were: Dr. Margaret Allen of Amazing Smiles; Belinda Allen – Clark, Amazing Smiles; Devette George, December, 2018, doctorate’s candidate; Albert Glover, Jr.; Beatrice Jefferson; Carletta Lloyd; June Peggs, SSLW’s secretary and membership chair;

Dr. Michael Peggs of Bay City Ophthalmology; Harriet President; Lynn Saunders; Donisha Smith, SSLW Program Chair, Community Involvement; and Moses E. Wilcox, Sr., M.D.,PA, Urologist, Treating Children & Adults and Chair / Sponsor, SSLW, April 27, 2019 “30 for 30” with wife, Susan Myrickwilcox, SSLW Vice President, Sponsor / Chair, SSLW April 27, 2017 “ 30 for 30”.

Everyone enjoyed the zealous fellowship. A highlight of the evening was a fun visit and photo session with Swatson, Sugar Land Skeeters’ mascot!

Save the date, Saturday, April 27, 2019, SSLW will celebrate “30 for 30”. The goal is to raise $30,000 for 30 years of services and resources for programs and scholarships. SSLW’s vision is to: encourage, educate, equip, engage and empower.

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Music, choirs, acrobats, marching bands, cheerleaders, songs, chants, shouts and dance are just a few words used to describe the excitement of this annual District event witnessed by a completely filled M.O. Campbell Educational Center.

To be witnessing this joyous occasion, one might be reminded of a glimpse of what “Heaven� would be like with the constant loud noise in jubilance.

The kickoff was inclusive with drum lines, honor guards, flags, banners, etc. Some people like myself came early to meet old friends, ex coworkers and yes current and former students.

As the convocation started, Dr. Latonya Goffney, the new and first African-American Superintendent was introduced by Dr. Selina Chapa, Superintendent of Human Resources.

Dr. Goffney and Dr. Chapa were the event hostesses who shared the microphone. When Dr. Goffney leaned into the microphone and said, “Good morning, A – team� the building went wild with sounds of drums, whistles and horns, as if it was the Super Bowl/NFL game.

Dr. Goffney publicly thanked the corporate sponsors who made the event possible. The National Anthem was song by Carver HS sophomore, Jocelyn

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Dorsey who did a fantastic job singing acapella. Prayer was led by board member, Steve Mead.

Dr. Chapa then introduced the current board members. Senator Sylvia Garcia then welcomed all in attendance. Dr. Goffney demonstrated her vibrant personality by hugging, kissing and posing for photos with AISD employees. Another highlight was the telling of her story.

She shared, “I was born to a 15-year-old mother who did not know who my Daddy was. I was poor, lived in poverty without utilities. My elementary years was a nightmare – But my teachers told me I was smart. During my middle school years, I moved in with my Grandmother and things began to change, we now had running water. Then, my middle school teachers told me I was smart also.�

Dr. Goffney continued, “You see, it was the teachers that made a difference in my life. I was a cheerleader, I had a high school counselor who made a way out of no way. I then went on to a great university, Sam Houston State.â€? The crowd exploded with an applause. “Now I’m living the American dream‌â€?

She then chanted, “All in for all students, always,� – which has become the new motto for the 2018-2019 school year.

Dr. Goffney continued, “My

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grandmother said, ‘Where there not all. As the crowd awaits the ophy and success in their own is unity, there is strength’. So, much-anticipated entrance of schools. One of Clark’s philosI want to challenge my Aldine the keynote speaker. Ron Clark, ophies is for the teacher to teach family to what I call the ‘three Aldine students from various to the whole student and not just A’s’ – attitude matters, we must campuses entertained the house the curriculum.

A lot of Ron Clark speech remain positive; appearance with breathtaking performances matters, look like the profes- by the mime dancers with em- of teacher motivation and ensional educator and attendance phasis on the cultural diversity couragement are highlights in his book entitled “55 Essential matters, be on time and come to of Aldine.

Caver HS senior, Narius Rules for Success.� As he conwork ready to work.�

As the Superintendent began Nedd ten introduced Ron Clark. tinued to keep the crowd stirred to close her heartfelt speech, Clark is co-founder, teacher, au- up, he shouted: “cheer for stushe proudly told why she loves thor and a motivational speaker dents’ performances; teachers – public school. “Unfortunately, of the Ron Clark Academy in be in a good mood; smile when I have a son who was born se- Atlanta, Georgia. The acade- you are teaching – seek out their verely handicapped with limited my is highly acclaimed and a potential; love your parents capacities. You can google my non-profit middle school that back into the school with hugs, son’s disorder – Chromosome promotes innovation and en- kisses and talking – make them 16, however, public school wel- courages its students through feel special; life is a blessing – comes my son. Did you hear energetic teaching balanced by a live it to the fullest; if you feel something in your heart – you me? Public school welcomes my strict code of discipline.

Each year thousands of educa- better do it; stop raising soft son!� The explosive applause permeated the auditorium once tors from around the world par- children, teach them a work ethticipate in the Educator Training ic – push them – push them; visagain.

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