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DALLAS- The recent Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, reminded us of his words in his worldfamous “I Have A Dream,” speech. Although King dreamed of a world where “my four little children will one day live in a nation where they See PAGEANT page 3

Although the nation has been served a steady diet of Sen. Barack Obama (since he revealed his decision to seek the office of president of the United States of America on Feb. 10, 2007, standing before the Old State Capitol building in Springfield, Illinois), the “Lunch Bunch” at the African-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston’s Jan. 10 business network luncheon was delighted when Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell put him on their menu. “Not only is the Obama campaign historical, it’s also history-making,” Windsor Village Church’s senior pastor explained. “Regardless who you’re going to vote for, you can not deny the fact that it is a history making moment.” Reaction from the capacity audience attending the monthly luncheon (normally held each

first Thursday of the month at the Beulah Ann Shepard Building, 6112 Wheatley, suggested that Caldwell’s remarks resonated. However, Caldwell, tonguein-cheek, launched into his topic saying, “Here’s the part you might not like. But since I got the mike I’m going to say it anyway. At the risk of sounding like a preacher ... whenever you have…let’s say a blessing-- for instance--on the move ... you can rest assured that a messing on the blessing is not far behind.” Caldwell, nationally recognized for his relationship with President George W. Bush, then revisited Team Obama’s strategy to overcome his racist adversary’s strategy that has historically rendered Black politicians unelectable. “What I want to do is share with you my perspective of the Barack Obama campaign and what the Chamber and Black businesses in general can learn from the campaign,” he continued. “The key ini-

tiative that any successful business must have is strategy. You can dream and vision and revision all you want to, but at some point the rubber has to hit the road.” After interjecting the historical aspects of Obama’s bid for the presidency, the éclat pastor explained that Obama’s opponent’s strategy is to first attack his ethnicity. Using humor to make his point, he touched on the ridiculous double-barrel indictment that he’s too Black for White bigots (see Editorial), but not Black enough for “Black Power” pretenders. The very engaging pulpiteer brought the house down using facial expressions to enhance the quip, “Black enough for what?” Levity aside, Caldwell’s appearance delighted the Lunch Bunch, that was able to break bread with his entourage that included his iconic 85-year-old father, a living historian and urban legend in his own right. (FYI: Booker T. Caldwell was one of the first

Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell likens Senator Barack Obama’s campaign to that of successful business owners. Photo by Roger Jackson

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If there was irony in the fact that a recent complimentary Black History Memoriam featured a lady whose funeral date was one day after her birthday, it certainly must be noted when one is born, died and memorized in the same month. Thus, Shirley Ann’s Black Arts & Kollectibles Showroom (see ad on page two) proudly sponsors a tribute to Groveton Adams, whose long and productive life was celebrated on January 23, 2007 at Ross Mortuary Chapel, 3618 Lyons Avenue. Rev. Rory Murphy, of Pure Light Baptist Church, officiated the order of service and active pallbearers were: Kenneth Moffett, Donald Hensley, James Moffett, Alton Louis and Gregory Brown. Lawrence Turner, Jerone Austin and Robert Hensley, Jr. were honorary pallbearers for Groveton, who was the fifth child born to Levi and Tora Adams on January 10, 1925 in Jasper, Texas, a small hamlet off U.S. highways 96 and 190, State Highway 63, and Sandy Creek in north central Jasper County. Although Jasper is

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January 10, 1925-January 14, 2007 best known for a brutal hate crime that shocked the nation, historically in 1844, Jasper became the county seat of Jasper County that’s situated in the Deep East Texas sub region, 110 miles (180 km) northeast of Houston. The area was settled around 1824 by John R. Bevel. Thirty families occupied the settlement as early as 1830, when it was known as Snow River or Bevil’s Settlement after Bevil, one of the earliest European-American settlers. In 1835 it was renamed

for William Jasper. Jasper was a hero of the American Revolution who was killed attempting to plant the American colors at the storming of Savannah in 1779. During the Civil War the town housed a Confederate quartermaster depot. Antebellum educational institutions included the Jasper Male and Female High School, which operated until 1878, when it became the Southeast Texas Male and Female College, and Jasper Collegiate Institute, which operated from 1851 until 1874. With the arrival of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway early in the twentieth century, Jasper grew into a center for the manufacture of timber products. Lumber from two sawmills, with a daily capacity of 125,000 board feet (295 m), goods from basket and stave factories, logs, ties, poles, and pulpwood were shipped in 200 cars per month. History notwithstanding, Groveton was reared in Jasper and attended school there. Afterwards, he attended a local trade school. Upon reaching maturity, he enlist-

ed in the military and retired after 25 years of service. Meanwhile, he was united in holy matrimony to Clementine Rackmore, who preceded him in death after 53 years. They owned and operated Adams Community Residential Facility in Washington, DC (an adjunct of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital) for over 15 years. They moved to Dale City, Virginia in 1967. He was a faithful member of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church where he sang with the Male Chorus and choir. He was a prayer leader in the senior Bible class and served in many other areas of the church until moving to Houston six months before his death. He passed from this life on January 14, 2007. Left in God’s care is his son, Ricky Adams of Keyser West, Virginia; two sisters, Doris Moffett and Alpha Hensley; one brother, Willie Adams of Houston; two sisters-in-law, Martillo Adams and Elayne Adams; and a host of nieces, and nephews, and many family members. Adams’s interment was at Houston National Cemetery. TX-1

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owbeit Sen. Barack Obama’s charisma and encouraging message has created a tidal wave of hope that’s sweeping throughout the land of the free and drowning anybody that dares to go against the flow. African-American News&Issues finds itself in a catch22. As difficult as it is to objectively report the Obama phenomenon from an unbiased Black perspective, as a creditable (Black, or otherwise) newspaper, bound by the edicts of a free press that’s dedicated to reporting all news without fear or favor…we would be damned if do, and damned if we didn’t tell it like it is, rather than how enamored, Black and proud America Africans think it is. We Must Understand, the appellation “Black” is only an identifying designation that’s an old English word that was first used in the 14th century when the powerful, all-conquering African warriors known as the Moors invaded Europe. During that historical era the old English word for “Black” was “sweart,” which translated to “swarthy,” or “dark-skinned”. Thus, it should be obvious that “Black” is somewhat of a generic term, rather than how it’s often misused in the media to denigrate the dark skinned Americans indigenous to the impoverished, underserved, disenfranchised, crime and drug infested ‘hoods in the land of the free….Now, if you’ve got that, perhaps you can engage your logical minds to objectively understand our editorial’s nebulous title rather than lock your brain in a defensive mode. For sure, critics (and they’re legion), simply refuse to understand that you can’t be different without being different. Thus, you must remember that whenever you see “OUR” (in our editorial and opinions text), we’re specifi-

PUBLISHER’S NEWS ANALYSIS It’s The Black Vote Stupid!

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istening to Rev. Kirbyjon Caldwell speak at the January 10, 2008 African-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston’s monthly business networking luncheon (see Front Page feature), I suddenly thought about Rep. Sylvester Turner’s first campaign for mayor of Houston, Texas. I probably was more involved in that campaign (physically, mentally and financially), more than any time before, or since. Accordingly, I learned a lot about political games. Ironically, when the question and answer session opened Bud (the old African warrior, who covers the event for African-American News&Issues) revisited the same “dirty tricks” campaign that distorted Houston’s history. However, I’m addressing this topic because when I read the crowd, I detected that some reacted to an objective question as if it was personal. When broken down, Bud was objectively asking if it was conceivable that the GOP, or even the Dems, could be using the same tactics that has historically divided and confused Black voters? After all, Turner is a mesmerizing orator who attended Harvard, the same as Sen. Barack Obama, and we certainly wanted him to make history. Yet, most of us were still loyal to incumbent Mayor Kathy Whitmire, who had served us well. Especially when she hired Dr. Lee P. Brown as Houston’s first Black police chief. Surely, Black voters loved her just like they loved the Clintons. So I must remind you that remembering your history is simply recalling past events and/or experiences? In fact, that’s where the Spanish philosopher George SantayaTX-2

na’s often misquoted adage, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” was coming from. Meanwhile, I knew where Bud was coming from, but unfortunately (because of Caldwell’s history with a Republican president), I think the pro-Caldwell audience took his question personal. He was only trying to say that we would be politically naïve to believe that corporate America’ conservatives would bank roll an idealistic Black man (vowing to rock their status quo world), because they want a better nation. Believe me, the nation/world is just the way greedy and evil people in control want it to be. Even so, when I thought about it, I can easily understand how his question could be misconstrued as a personal attack on the speaker. I must admit that our newspaper hasn’t treated Caldwell kindly in the past. But I won’t try to defend our history of attacking Black faces in high places. Instead, I would like to appeal to Black people who are still able to think from the common sense Black perspective that allowed our “Negro” elders (like the Chamber’s matriarch Beulah Shepard) to progress politically, “before we became African Americans.” If you analyze the mass media, one could easily conclude that “Presidential Campaign 2008” is almost exclusively about Obama beating Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton. Conversely, I want you to think very carefully about what has been going on every since she decided to become the first female president in the land of the free. Remember, if you will, Obama wasn’t in the picture at the time.

cally talking to “US” (Black folks, Negroes, African-Americans, etc.), and that’s something that makes us uniquely different from existing media in general, and other Black newspapers in particular. Even so, our detractors that lament, “You all spend too much time beating your own drum,” still won’t see value in the foregoing prefaces. Nevertheless, we would be remiss if we didn’t make sure our readers understand the pathological impact that chattel slavery had on the psyche of our kidnapped ancestors that were culturally destroyed and reborn in America and became “a new creature.” We Must Understand, Willie Lynch’s (real or contrived) “How to Make a Slave” letter still resonates today. Otherwise, you won’t understand why we had an epiphany when we read: “Rep. Green said Obama is surging because he has shown White and Black Democrats alike that he is electable. ‘Barack is a capable, competent and qualified candidate who just happens to be African-American,’ the Houston Democrat said. ‘He seems to transcend the lines that usually trip (Black) people up.’” Need we remind you that slavery is what trips made in America Africans up, as opposed to why it doesn’t impact Obama the same way? One drop of Black blood aside, Obama isn’t a descendant of slaves. Hence, he isn’t a made in America African, or Black like “US.” Do you get it? Do you see why he transcends what trips “OUR” born again Black leaders up? On the other hand, although Obama has an African elite father and White mother, we’re sure he has heard his share of “nigra” jokes growing up in America and/or completing his education in a racist nation. However, it’s a safe bet that his family didn’t persistent-

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oebeit since I’m accused of being negative about everything that Black faces in high places embrace, I suspect The Twilight Zone theme will initiate as soon as I have cause to pause and ponder why folks, who truly love Texas Southern University, continue to dwell on The Outer Limits of being stuck on stupid. Hey, I’m not even trying to be objective here, but even if you think I’m peeved because “homeboy” Anthony Hall was dissed, I implore you to separate the business of educating our youth from the political bull manure (b.s.), that evil in high places are wont to persistently insult TSU supporters’ intelligence with, sans a whimper of outrage, or righteous indignation. Square business, my brain dead brothers and sisters (that’s crazy as hell to expect different results when they keep doing the same mindless things) make me want to holler. Hey, I know some supposedly holy folks will suggest, “Let’s give the new guy a chance before passing judgment.” Yet, you’ll hear the same dumb logic expressed by dumber, well-educated people who smack their big lips and pontificate, “If we forget our history, we’re doomed to repeat our mistakes.” But, alas, an even dumber, elitist audience applauds their idiocy at “Dog n’ Pony” Shows at prestigious hotels. Hell, didn’t we wait and see

whether, or not “Prissy” (Dr. Priscilla Slade, PhD) was going to be seduced by the same near autonomous power that corrupted her successors? Dr. John Rudley Oops, “my bad.” Here I am beating up on a man I’ve never met before I even introduce him. Thus, it’s my displeasure to present Dr. John Rudley, UH’s erstwhile interim president, who the Regents are betting 9-0 that he can pick up the baton that Prissy dropped and get TSU back into the race for excellence. Hey, I have absolutely nothing against the guy, per se. Even so, since I truly believe there’s a war going on (for the minds and souls of our children), in my senile mind TSU is a battlefield. Hence, warriors aren’t dumb enough to stop kicking butt and wait to see what the enemy’s (reloading) reinforcements are going to do. Damn, didn’t Prissy teach us a lesson when she became a fiscal “suicide bomber” to put TSU on life support? For real, I might be a crazy, old African warrior/griot in my dotage, but I ain’t stuck on stupid. Race card notwithstanding, my

Now connect the dots with an “Anybody But Hillary” Web site (FYI: Unlike many of those on the left, we believe that America is NOT the cause of the worlds’ problems and IS truly the “Land of Oppor-

tunity”. We also believe this country was built on a solid foundation of strong beliefs and traditional values such as family, hard work and belief in God. In our opinion Hillary does not share this view. Hillary

ly demean their proud ancestors, sans “OUR” slave culture… just as old Willie prophesized “WE” would. Yet, if you still think we’re trying to diss Obama, please note (FYI: The 1965 Moynihan report was one of the boldest documents on the American race problem— and one of the most divisive. In it Assistant Secretary of Labor Daniel P. Moynihan, now Senator-elect from New York, argued that economic aid alone could not bring equality for Blacks in America. His reason: the Black family, marked by female-headed households, high illegitimacy and absent fathers, had been destroyed by slavery and left trapped in “a tangle of pathology” that impeded real progress for Black Americans. Scholars and political leaders alike depicted Blacks as demoralized victims of racism. As late as 1966, Martin Luther King Jr. could declare: “The shattering blows on the Negro family have made it fragile, deprived and often psychopathic.” Other sociologists, however, grumble privately that academics are now simply telling Blacks what they want to hear. Says one: “It’s just nonsense to say that poor Black families are nice sturdy institutions. Scholars know they are going to be attacked by Black leaders if they don’t come down on the right side.” While conceding that it was not slavery that weakened the structure of Black families, the Moynihan advocates say that post-1925 migration to the north and urbanization took a terrible toll, and that Moynihan’s characterization of the black family today remains essentially correct.-(TIME magazine, Nov. 22, 1976.) Objectively speaking, you can accept or reject this editorial, but it’s our obligation is to tell it like it is, because it is like it is whether we tell it or not.

common sense Black perspective gives me cause to pause and ponder why UH went to Florida to get a president when they already had an outstanding HNIC? Shazam! Then again, I shouldn’t ponder that when I recall that my best toys came from my momma’s White folks when their spoiled brat rejected them. So perish the thought that I’m saying TSU’s astute Regents would go for UH’s reject. After all, just because he ain’t good enough for UH, we shouldn’t think that he ain’t good enough for a Historically Black school. I hope I’m wrong, but I just can’t get pass the last UH reject’s performance. Mayhap, we should wait and see if he’s going to do the same thing to TSU’s already troubled academics that the other Coog did to the school’s once great sports programs. Hello Alois Blackwell! Okay, I hear you brothers and sisters. Let’s give the brother a chance. Mayhaps I’m just paranoid to think he has a prime directive from evil in high places that conspire to make TSU a bad memory. In fact, history certainly records that rejects ain’t always a bad thing. Hey, my first basketball was a reject from my momma’s White family, and it helped produce several Wheatley legends in my backyard. But that’s only because we worked hard and learned to play the game. Meanwhile, don’t forget you read the inevitable here first. I wonder if anybody knows where I’m coming from? To contact Bud Johnson, please call 281- 847-9929 (8-5- Wednesday -Thursday) or via e-mail at Africanwarrior@aol.com

believes that America is the cause of the world’s ills and worldwide terrorism is a result of America’s overstepping its bounds. In our opinion, she believes that America is an evil see ANALYSIS page 3

COMMUNITY & PEOPLE OBAMA -from Page 1 Chamber’s founder and chairman Roy Douglas Malonson seized an opportunity to pay tribute to the pioneering Fifth Ward entrepreneur, affectionately called “Pop Caldwell,” who also tailored Malonson’s trademark overalls. Meanwhile, Caldwell’s spiritual energy was infectious and even the personal introduction session was energized. Especially, when Rev. Robert Gilmore regaled the Lunch Bunch. Later, City Councilmember Peter Brown’s passion created a pregnant pause. Catch-22 aside, Caldwell was at his diplomatic best when he answered Brown’s question, “Don’t you think that an Obama victory would bring White people and Black people together?” For sure, the audience was Waiting to Exhale, until a political answer rescued a gospel preacher that know’s Jesus the Christ’s story all too well to believe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s dream will become a reality in this millennium. On the other hand, a wide diversity of ethnicities had no problem networking at the luncheon underwritten by Reliant Energy and Amegy Bank. Table sponsors were CenterPoint Energy, Windsor Village Church, African-American News&Issues, North Harris College, Shirley Ann Black Art & Kollectibles Showroom and Houston Community College System. As usual, the Chamber members did an outstanding job of coordinating the event thanks to Judge Oswald Scott, who welcomed the Lunch Bunch at the behest of Robert LeDay who introduced the speaker. Rev. Lisa Berry Dockery, host of KCOH (1430 AM) radio’s Saturday Person-toPerson talk show (10-12a.m.) and minister at Windsor Village, set the tone of the festive occasion when she blessed the delicious cuisine catered by Lacy’s Restaurant. The event was thoroughly enjoyed by a Lunch Bunch sharing sponsored tables that included: Darryl Williams, Al Scarborough, Phillip McKnight, Floyd LeBlanc, Thurman Hicks, Irv White, Wilbert Howard Jr., Carolyn Richards, Willie Lane, Toni Williams, Mary Strawder, Millicent Haynes and J. Otis Mitchell at Windsor Village MBC’s two tables. As always, Houston Community College Systems table was well represented by Dr. Margaret

Ford, Sheron Bruno, Dr. Abe Bryant, Patsy Flowers, Jackie Howard, James Smith, Victor Vegg and Jason Wilson; Mike Adams, Gayle Bolden, Veronica Guillory, Janette Hammond, Susan Lewis, Steve Gipson, Scott Burke and Harold Warner CenterPoint Energy); Debra Harper, Dr. Vivian Lilly, Dr. Ann Swint, Dr. Bennie Lambert, Shannon Lee, Sherry Banks and Tina Lowery (North Harris College); Chantee Kazeem, Katrina Dowdell, Kathryn Franklin, Sylvia Teague, Jeannie Tatum, Alberta Herrion and Gayle McCloud (Community in Schools); Elizabeth Brock, Charlene Johnson, Wendi Bluett, Sarah Valle, Paul Richardson, Rob Porras and Tracy Jones was guest of Reliant Energy. H-E-B.’s table was shared by Linetta Birney, Donnell Phillips, Larry Paton, Obediah Lewis, Tasha Boulen, Beatrice Mitchell, Art Thomas and Mayphous Collins; and Almal Nickleberry, Brian Stoker, Shirley Penn, Diane Maben, Morgan Stewart, Matthew Dent and John Hernandez represented Amegy Bank; Atty. Rieck Baumann, a GOP representative and NAACP board member, shared a table with Utopia Lastrap, Andrew Nunley III, Darwyn Daniels, Rose Howard, Carla Hamilton and Leonard Powers, III; Dominique Fransan and Ce Ce Mathews of Triumph Hospital shared a table with David Jones, Carol Smith, Deirdre Dickson, Juliette Wiltz, Rita Andrews, Cynthia Nickerson and Mary Martin. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee was presented by Anita James, who shared a table with Carolyn Richards, Gene Stubbson (local author and businessman), Lakeesha Posley, LaQuita Joubert, Carol Lazard, Michael Williams and Morris Fountain. HFD’s Al Bennett shared a table with Chamber seniors Oveta Hunter and Marlise Armstrong. The Chamber’s first business networking luncheon on 2008 closed on a high note, insofar as prizes were won by ticket holders and awards were bestowed upon the speaker, and his father. To RSVP for the Thursday, Febuary 7, 2008 luncheon, call (713) 6927003. The speaker for the event will be Jim McInvale, (Mattress Mac), local philanthropist and owner of Gallery Furniture.

PAGEANT -from Page 1 will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” The word “character” resonated with Keisha Howard, a Certified Children and Teen’s Etiquette Instructor, and the found-

er of P.E.A.R.L. (Poised Elegant and Responsible Leaders) Girls, a program that encompasses principles that focus on more than just manners and personal appearance, but instills values that will affect a young girl’s future and influence her lifestyle. Her dream is to teach young girls are taught how to develop into independent, respectful, and motivated ladies. The P.E.A.R.L. program is based upon her years of experience in training girls and teaching modeling and etiquette programs with such diverse groups as: the Barbizon School of Modeling, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Learning Center after-school program, the Doris Miller YMCA, the Young Girls Growing Into Womanhood Organization, the Richland Mall, Waco High School, the City of Waco Youth Enrichment Department, the Richardson Boys and Girls Club, and the Vision of All-Stars Organization. Although manners have become more relaxed over the last 50 years, and today’s standard of etiquette is rooted in treating everyone with the same degree of kindness and consideration, it consists mostly of common sense. However, the way young girls are often portrayed and projected in the media—video vixens, money grabbing, hootchies—is in diametrically opposed to common sense. This was proven to be true to a great degree to Howard while working as an elementary school Social Worker. She couldn’t help but notice that un-ladylike mannerisms were prev-

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African-American News&Issues • Texas • January 23-29, 2008 • 3 ANALYSIS -from Page 2 country that imposes its views on the rest of the world through force and that is why we were attacked on 9/11/01. Simply stated – It’s our own fault….She also believes that getting ahead in America should not just come from hard work, but through entitlements. Those who work hard to earn money and go the extra mile for their families should not be burdened with higher taxes to pay for more social programs for those who earn less-or- REDISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH. Another term for this notion is SOCIALISM…Do not fall for Hillary’s new stance on current topics. Her current lean to the right of center is no more than a transparent ploy to make her seem less of an ULTRA-LIBERAL and more of a traditional American for her upcoming bid for her husband’s old job.- Anybodybuthillary.net.) I’m not campaigning for Obama, or Hillary. But I’m politically savvy enough to realize it would be impossible for a Republican candidate to beat Hillary if she had the female and Black vote. In addition, common sense tells me the only Democrat opponent that could possibly beat Hillary had to out “Black” the wife of a former “Black president” and negate her power base. I would love to see a Black president in the White House during my lifetime. But, as a publisher I must tell it like it is, rather than how I want it to be. Accordingly, I must say to those who haven’t figured

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less round of organized activities. The new report Physical Activity Trends: Business and Policy Implications, 2007 Edition, documents the sad but true facts stated earlier. The report was put together by The Consilience Group, LLC, on the future of fitness and sports commissioned by SBRnet, a Princeton, New Jersey sports market research firm (http://www.sbrnet.com). In response to these trends as they pertain to children, H-E-B, Kraft Foods and Colgate-Palmolive are encouraging health and fitness education. Recently, 20 Houston youth from Big Brothers and Big Sisters were selected as winners in a photography contest hosted by the three entities. The contest was designed to help the children capture photos that reflected an active and healthy lifestyle. State Representative Garnet Coleman, (District 147) presented the winners with an honorable plaque on January 8 at the H-E-B Gulfgate store, 3111 Woodridge. “Big Brothers Big Sisters is honored to be involved in this effort,” said Marian Davenport, president and CEO, Big Brothers Big Sisters. “Participation in the 2008 H-EB Health and Fitness Journal photography contest has allowed the youth involved in our program to

express themselves creatively while helping to raise awareness of health and fitness in their local community.” H-E-B, Kraft Food and ColgatePalmolive sponsored a series of photography seminars for youth ages eight to 12 from the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. During the seminars, the youth learned how to share their views of the world through photography. Each participant was also given a digital camera. “Promoting health and fitness education among today’s youth is a key priority for H-E-B as a company,” said Winell Herron, group vice president, public affairs and diversity for H-E-B. “This program is a great way to encourage children to lead an active lifestyle.” There were 100 entries, and the winning photos will be published in the 2008 Health and Fitness Journal. The 80-page Health and Fitness Journal will consist of recipes, health, nutrition and fitness information and will allow readers to record fitness and dietary goals and accomplishments. The publication will be available free at Houston area H-E-B stores with the purchase of participating Kraft or Colgate-Palmolive products. The stores have an initiative in 2008 to support health and fitness educa-

tion throughout Texas. ©2008 UNCF “This program is a great way for youth to become actively involved in raising awareness of health and fitness education in their local community,” said Judy Anderson, Collaborate Marketing Manager—Texas Region for Kraft Foods. “Along with H-E-B and ColgatePalmolive, Kraft is also dedicated to promoting health and nutrition in a way that allows youth to express themselves creatively.” The winners, all from Houston, were: Trachelle Whitsey, Chezley Whelchel, Delayzha L. Sweet, Jayvier A. Green, Jovante X. Rodriguez, Christina Cochran, Dominique Walker, Destinee Guerrero, Megan Martin, Ayanna Magee, Shanell Moore, Lovelyne Dorsaint, Daizy Orozco, Shawn Avery Robertson, Christian Blount, Lydarius Robbins, MarQuis Small, Markeshia Cannon, Gabrielle Botello, and Ashley Hill. “It is indeed a privilege for Colgate-Palmolive to offer Texas families and youth easily-accessible information on healthy living and eating,” said Market Development Manager, Colgate-Palmolive Wanda Young. “We’re committed to working with these young people, and educating them on making healthy choices for themselves and their families.”

alent not only in the lunchroom, but also in the classroom. She also was surprised by some of the girl’s lack of self-esteem, personal hygiene, and respect for themselves and others. Recent videos on YouTube concerning teenage girls actions in school might have caused an uproar nationwide, but it came as no surprise to her. But there are two kinds of people in the world: talkers and doers. After thinking about the situation, she decided to host an experimental etiquette after-school program to introduce the girls to proper decorum. Word began to get around as girls who were normally introverted, developed self-confidence, appreciation for their appearance and table etiquette. Soon, parents were thanking her for transforming their daughters’ “social” improvement. The success of this experimental after-school program called “A Class Act”, was the inspiration behind the development of the P.E.A.R.L. Girls organization. “Whether they are carrying a backpack or a briefcase, P.E.A.R.L. Girls is dedicated to making sure

that our client’s manners not only enable them to feel comfortable in any social setting, but leave a lasting impression with whomever or whatever their professional and social future holds for them. Our girls are future Presidents, CEO’s, ambassadors, producers, managers, teachers, entrepreneurs, and much, much more,” stated Howard. She pointed out that P.E.A.R.L. Girls is not just another etiquette school, modeling club, or charm school. “Our goal is to make sure that girls: Believe in themselves; Possess social elegance; Love who they are; Know where they are going.” None of this is new to Howard, an educator and active community volunteer. Growing up in central Texas, courtesy and respect were not only expected, but were continuously enforced. At a young age, she began her professional training and competed in several scholarship pageants. She attended the Barbizon School of Modeling (where she later was employed as an instructor) and the University of North Texas while continuing to model professionally.

She has been nominated for the Cambridge Who’s Who of America’s Professional and Executive Women award, is a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., the Dallas Junior Chamber of Commerce, and the Dallas Urban League Young Professionals. She believes that becoming a P.E.A.R.L. Girl starts from within. Therefore her programs are designed to develop their inner-beauty, which inturn positively translate to their outward beauty. This led to the founding of the Inner-Beauty Scholarship Pageant. The pageant seeks Dallas Independent School District (D.I.S.D.) students as participants and give them the opportunity to win scholarship money for college. To enter, contestants must meet certain basic requirements and agree to abide by all the rules of the competition. Applications for the pageant which will be held Saturday, May 10, 2008, are due by Monday, February 11, 2008. Applications are being accepted online at www.ourpearlsgirls.org. For more information, call (972)795-5577. TX-3

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6112 Wheatley. Are there more Black men in jail or in college? If you think jail, this is the must see film. Doors open at 5:30p.m. Tickets are $10 and seating is limited. Participants can also meet the producer and direcJanks Morton tor.Morton is the founder of Iyago Entertainment Group, LLC, a multimedia production company. For more information, call (281)384-9345.

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Members of Windsor Village United Methodist Church came out to support their pastor as he addressed members of the Chamber and their guests.

Board members Robert LeDay, left , and Oswald Scott (with microphone), present Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell with a certificate of appreciation as his father, Booker T. Caldwell gives his support.

North Harris College members enjoyed the first networking luncheon of the year.

Caroll G. Robinson, (left) chairman of the Houston Citizens Chamber of Commerce and Roy D. Malonson, chairman of the AACCGH have vowed to worked together in 2008. Photos by Roger Jackson

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DALLAS-Ms. Willie Jo Hardgraves O’Neal was born on December 5, 1936 to Willie Hue and Joe Wee Hardgraves in the city of Fort Worth, Texas. She received her education in the Fort Worth Independent School District. Willie Jo was a dedicated employee of Lockheed Martin, formerly General Dynamics for 38 years before retiring in 2001. On Thursday, December 20, 2007, she went home to be with the Lord. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie Hue and Joe Wee Hardgraves; brother, Willie Hardgraves Jr. and her sister, Shirley Hardgraves Adams. Those left to cherish her memories are: sons, Ricardo Duval O’Neal and wife Kathleen and Marcus Craig O’Neal and wife Cindy of Fort Worth, Texas; three grandsons; three granddaughters; six great-grandchildren; brothers, Gerald Hardgraves and wife Shirley of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; sisters, Annie Frank Smith and husband Vernon, Brenda Joyce Hardgraves and Jacalyn Boone and husband Cleo, and Ethel Macon, all of Fort Worth, Texas; a special brother-in-law, Dr. Ambrose Adams, Sr.; a host of other relatives and special friends.

UNCF Young Professionals of Houston Kickoff Party

HOUSTON- The UNCF Young Professionals of Houston presents a kickoff party, Friday, January 25, 2008 7p.m. at the House of Dereon, 2204 Crawford. There will be live performances by Anzeo and Shei Atkins. All proceeds to benefit the United Negro College Fund. Tickets are $40. The event includes live music, hors d’oeuvres, open bar. For more information, call (713)942-8623.

Minority Leaders & Citizens Council

FT. WORTH- The next Fort Worth/Tarrant County Minority Leaders & Citizens Council Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 12:00 noon at the Community Christian Church Annex located at 1800 E. Vickery Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas. The featured guest speakers will be Ms. Sherry Breed, Associate Superintendent for Curriculum Development and Ms. Alleia Hobbs, Director/Literacy Department of the Fort Worth Independent School District. This topic will be: “Reading Is Fundamental.”

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Baptist

Blessed Hope MBC 3741 Colvin Houston 77013 (713) 673-6309

Olivet MBC 3115 Lyons Ave. Houston 77020 (713) 224-1515

Ebenezer MBC 1814 Jensen Houston 77026 (713) 222-0838

with Jesse Simon

Starlight MBC 9202 Willow St. Houston 77088 (281) 447-8788 St. Monica Catholic Church 8421 West Montgomery Rd. Houston 77088 (281) 447-5837

Church of Christ

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East Houston Church of Christ 7515 E. Houston Houston 77028 (713) 631-7435

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FIDELITY CHURCH OF CHRIST “The Church That Cares”

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Leonard N. Barksdale, Pastor

Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church 4300 Noble Street, Houston TX 77020 Ph: 713/675-5111 • Fx: 713/675-1522

Website: www.fwmbc.org

Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church members will endeavor to provide a strong foundation of love; we will stand on Biblical Truths; and we will equip one another to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our community and in our world.

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Catholic

Cliffdale BC 854 Enterprise Houston 77088 (281) 447-8850

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HOUSTON- “The Great Debate 2008,” between Minister Terry Hughes, True Word Baptist Church in Houston and Minister Horace Robins, Church of Christ, Brookshire, Texas took place at the Third Ward MultiPurpose Center, 3611 Ennis Street. The almost capacity auditorium witness these two ministers debate “The Sabbath Day: Binding Today or Not?” “The Communion: When and How Often?” “The Decalogue: Binding Upon Whom?” and “Instrumental Music in Worship: Scriptural or Not?” Photos 1. Rev. Terry Hughes 2. Bro. Horace Robins 3. Kirby and Barbara Logan 4. Paula Turner, Stacy Frazier and Lettie Wade

Sunday

Morning Bible Class 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Evening Bible Class 5:00 p.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Chorus Group Rehearsal 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday

MINISTER: Mid-Week Bible Class Theaster Maloy, Sr. 7:00 p.m.

OFFICE: 713/674-5131

140 Fidelity Rd. Houston Tx 77029

Rev. Johnny L. Goff, Sr.,

14055 Dublin

Houston, TX. 77085

Office: 713-728-9503 Study: 713-728-4428

www.gfmbc.com Experience the Friendship! Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church is a church with a mission- “Let Each One, Reach One!” They have been committed to following the Lord’s command to reach out to the lost (Matt. 28: 18-20) since their founding in 1987.

Greater Progressive MBC 840 Ringold Houston 77088 (281) 445-8603

FIFTH WARD CHURCH OF CHRIST SUNDAY 8:00 a.m. Worship 10:00 a.m. Bible Class 11:15 a.m. Worship 6:00 p.m. Worship MONDAY 10:00 a.m. Gary Smith Ladies Bible Class Minister WEDNESDAY 7:30 p.m. Bible Class for all

Website

www.fthwardcoc.org “GIVING, GROWING, & GAINING” 4308 Stonewall St. Hou. Tx 77020

713-672-2654

Greater True Vine MBC 3010 Fontinot Houston 77026 713) 672-9086

In addition to their other activities, the Fifth Ward COC also holds a Bible Class for non-members on Thursday nights at 7:30 PM. For more information on the various special events or activities you really should visit their website, it is very well done, informative and worth a visit even if you have another church home.

Green Meadow MBC 777 Green Meadow Lane Houston 77091 (713) 694-7624

Homestead Rd. Church of Christ 7211 Homestead Rd. Houston 77028 (713) 633-1540

Hope in Christ Church 10310 Antoine Drive Suite A Houston 77091 (832) 882-7925 Jerusalem MBC 2835 Fidelity Rd. Houston 77029 (713) 674-3794 Mt. Ararat Baptist Church 5801 W. Montgomery Houston 77073 (713) 692-9954 Mt. Ararat Community BC 9313 Lockwood Houston 77016 (713)858-9801 Mt. Olive BC 3239 Areba St. Houston 77091 (713)812-9061 Progressive MBC 944 Reverend B.J. Lewis Dr. Houston 77088 (281) 447-2342 New Pleasant Grove MBC 3221 Bain St. Houston 77021 (713) 672-7419

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Sunday

Early Worship 6 am Minister Frank Melton Jr. Sunday School 9:30 am Regular Worship Res.713/733-0868 10:30 am Off. 713/861-9249 Evening Worship 6 pm FX 713/861-2744 Wednesday Assoc. Minister General Song Practice Glen Burgess, Sr. 7:00 pm Bible Study 7:30 pm Res.713/734-8983

Church of God in Christ

Duncan Memorial GOGIC 2222 Lockwood Dr. Houston 77020 (713) 674-5466

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church 1055 W. Tidwell Rd. Houston 77091 (713) 680-1419

Non-Denominational

Hope In Christ Church 10310 Antoine Drive Suite A Houston 77086 (832) 882-7925

United Methodist

Wesley UMC 7225 Homestead Houston 77028 (713)635- 3191

Support your local Historical African- American Churches!

HOUSTON – Pastor O. B. Winkley, Jr. and the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 500 Clay, will celebrate 142 years on Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 10:15 a.m. Reverend Donald G. Burgs, Jr. from Alief Baptist Church will be the guest speaker. Ministers, churches, friends and family are invited to celebrate, worship and fellowship with us during this monumental occasion. Their theme for 2008 is “142 Years of Unified Faith: Christ the Foundation for Our Future.” Antioch is the oldest Black church in the Houston area. For more information call (713)652-0738.

Miles Chapel CME celebrates 104th Homecoming

730 West 26th St, Houston, TX 77008

Lutheran

Antioch MBC Celebrates 142nd Church Anniversary

Roland Amboree assists with moving the bicycles from the trailer. HOUSTON– AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. (AFH), a nonprofit direct service provider of HIV/AIDS services, information and programs, ended its 13th Annual Red Ribbon Toy Drive with the distribution of 1,000 bikes to Houston children affected by HIV/AIDS through a partnership with nonprofit Elves & More and Reliant Energy. “We are already so grateful for the unbelievable generosity displayed by our sponsors and the Houston community during the past 13 years we have been holding this toy drive,” said Kelly McCann, chief executive officer of AFH. “When Elves & More and Reliant Energy offered to come on board and assist us in providing new bicycles to all of our Red Ribbon Toy Drive kids, it was – literally – a dream come true.”

AFH staff and volunteers collected the bikes from Reliant Center and transported them to AFH’s distribution site, where they were collected by AFH clients with children. Reliant Energy, sponsor of both Elves & More and the Red Ribbon Toy Drive , donated more than $20,000 to underwrite the bikes. In addition, Reliant Energy employees volunteered their time to assemble the bicycles before distribution. “Reliant Energy is proud to partner with two great organizations,” said Linda Merritt, Reliant Energy manager, Community Relations. “AIDS Foundation Houston and Elves & More are two groups that Reliant employees enjoy supporting during the holidays because they know that it brings direct benefits to children who otherwise wouldn’t have much to look for-

HOUSTON – Miles Chapel C.M.E. Church, 4315 Lyons Ave. celebrates its 104th Homecoming with special services Wednesday through Sunday, January 23-27, 2008. On Sunday, services will be held at 11a. m. and 3p.m. Now under the leadership of Pastor Charles W. Johnson, the church was founded in 1904 in a small building on the banks of the Buffalo Bayou. For more information, call (713)671-2393.

Pastor and Mrs. Charles W. Johnson ward to at this time of year.” With the Elves & More donation, AFH has collected more than 9,000 toys through the Red Ribbon Toy Drive for over 950 children and teenagers. The Annual Red Ribbon Toy Drive is a collaboration of AFH, Texas Children’s Hospital, Harris County Hospital District, the University of Texas Health Science Center – Houston, Baylor College of Medicine, and the University of Texas Medical Branch – Galveston . This year, the Drive welcomed Reliant Energy as its first title sponsor.

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