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September 15, 2017

Starbucks Names Forbes Magazine INSIDE

AKA Soror

is Calling Her

Rosalind Brewer "The Next Steve Jobs"

RAPPIN'

Tommy Wyatt

Move over Serena and Venus! Here comes Sloane and

Madison!

For the last decade and a half, Venus and Serena Williams have been the leading American women on the professional Tennis Tour. They won more tennis championships around the world than any other female players in history. Venus was the first to master the tour. But her father said from the beginning that Serena would be better. He turned out to be right. Serena remained the champion until she became pregnant this year. She had the baby this summer and is expected to return to the tour next season.

Two more young Black women joined the tour a couple of years ago with not much fanfare. Venus and Serena became their mentors and decided to teach them everything that they knew about how to be successful on the tour. Sloane Stephens and Madison Keys both had a strong game. They were very impressive and were expected to go quickly up the ranks. However, both sustained injuries that kept them on the sidelines for a long period of time.

Both Sloan and Madison entered the U. S. Open this year with neither of them being given much of a chance to go very far in the tournament. But, a couple of things happened that made the tennis world stand up and notice. Both had made it to the semifinals with the all U. S. A. finals. Sloan had to play Venus Williams and Madison had to play Coco Vandeweghe in order to make it to the championship match. In the end, it was Sloane and Madison playing for the championship.

It was obvious that neither one had been in a championship match before. But in the end, Sloane won in two sets. However, they are both big winners. We will be seeing a lot of these two women in the years to come. And you can bet that the Williams sisters will be around for a few more years too. Maybe next time, we will see four Black women in the semifinals.

In the meantime, parents put a tennis racket in your child's hands.

as Its New Chief Operating Officer

Stephens dominates Keys in the

U.S. Open final. See SLAM Page 2

Angel Rich by: (Courtesy of )

Global music icon rendered a profound

performance. See JACKSON

Page 6

Rosalind Brewer

by: Watch the Yard (Courtesy of )

Starbucks just named Alpha Kappa Alpha soror Rosalind Brewer, the former president and CEO of Sam's Club and one of the most prominent Black women business leaders in America, its new chief operating officer and group president, giving her the second highest position at the company.

She is the first woman, and first African American, to hold such a post at Starbucks.

Brewer is a proud graduate of Spelman College and member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., who has been listed as the 64th most powerful woman in the world by Forbes and one of the 50 most Powerful Women by Fortune

Brewer left Sam's Club and Walmart earlier this year and will begin her new position at Starbucks in October where she will report directly to new Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson.

"Roz is a world-class operator and executive who embodies the values of Starbucks. She has been a trusted strategic counselor to me ever since she joined our board of directors, and I deeply value her insight, business acumen, and leadership expertise," Johnson said in a statement. "I am honored that Roz is joining Starbucks in this capacity and playing an important role with an accomplished team of senior leaders that reflects the strength and diversity of our organization."

"I am so honored to have the pleasure of working with the Starbucks leadership team to realize our highest of aspirations for the company and I look forward to working closely with the astute and talented leaders across the enterprise," Brewer said in a statement

According to a press release, Brewer, who has been on Starbucks' board of directors for a while already, will be in charge of the company's coffee stores in the U.S., Latin America and Canada. Additionally, she will be in charge of the Starbucks' product development, global supply chain and store innovation plans.

Brewer was initiated into the Mu Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, at Spelman College where she was a class of 1984 graduate.

Angel Rich, from Washington, DC, has developed a very innovative app called Credit Stacker that teaches students about personal finance, credit management, and entrepreneurship in a fun and engaging way. The app is so popular that 200,000 people downloaded it to their smart phones and tablets within just two weeks of it's launch. Even more, Forbes has named her "The Next Steve Jobs".

Remarkably, the app has been named the "best financial literacy product in the country" by the Office of Michelle Obama, the "best learning game in the country" by the Department of Education, and the "best solution in the world for reducing poverty" by JP Morgan Chase. It has won first place in several business competitions including the Industrial Bank Small Business Regional Competition and the Black Enterprise Elevator Pitch Competition. All in all, Angel has won more than $50,000 in business grants.

See $6 BILLION IN REVENUE, page 2

FEMA Hiring Texas Residents for Hurricane Harvey Recovery Jobs

AUSTIN, Texas ? In partnership with the State of Texas, FEMA is hiring workers across the state for administrative, logistical and technical jobs related to hurricane recovery.

Those hired will join the recovery team ? local, state and federal workers, voluntary agencies and community organizations ? already in place. Through temporary local employees, FEMA gains valuable community insights, provides jobs and puts Texans to work helping Texans.

Jobs posted recently pay between $14 and $34 per hour. Some of the jobs include: administrative support assistant, civil engineer, communications specialist, construction cost estimator, courier, crisis counselor, customer service specialist, environmental specialist, floodplain management specialist, graphics specialist, hazard mitigation outreach specialist, historic preservation specialist, registered nurse and voluntary agency liaison, among others.

The first step is to register at , the Texas Workforce Commission's website, where application instructions are posted. FEMA will announce more jobs soon.

H-E-B Chairman contributes millions to Flood Relief Fund.

See WATT Page 8

Austin Chamber Honors Capital Metro Wellness Program

AUSTIN, Texas -- The Austin Chamber of Commerce last week honored Capital Metro with the Seton Healthcare Family Health & Wellness Award at the 17th Annual Greater Austin Business Awards. The ceremony was held on Wed., Aug. 29 at the Hilton Austin with an audience of about 1,000 chamber members and government officials.

The Greater Austin Business Awards celebrate organizations for achievement in customer service, environmental impact, as well as commu-

See WELLNESS, pg 6

While DACA's March 2018 Deadline Gets All the Attention,

The Real Deadline for Many is October 5th, 2017

Washington, DC ? President Trump's cruel decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has also sparked rampant misunderstanding about the deadlines and time pressures facing current DACA recipients.

While most observers are paying attention to the six month deadline on March 5, 2018, the most pressing deadline facing a quarter of the 800,000 DACA beneficiaries is October 5, 2017, less than one month away. What's more, approximately 200,000 teenagers and pre-teens who were looking forward to participating in DACA once they turned sixteen have absolutely no recourse.

See "AGING IN" ELIMINATED ALREADY, page 7

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THE COMMUNIQU?



Stephens Tops Keys in US Open Final for

Rich helped Prudential generate

1st Grand Slam Title by: Howard Fendrich | AP Tennis Writer

more than $6 billion in revenue

Continued from page 1

Sloane Stephens, of the United States, reacts after scoring a point against Madison Keys, of the United States, during the women's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

NEW YORK (AP) -- Sloane Stephens dominated a shaky Madison Keys in the U.S. Open final and won 6-3, 6-0 on Saturday to earn her first Grand Slam title, capping a remarkably rapid rise after sitting out 11 months because of foot surgery.

The 83rd-ranked Stephens is only the second unseeded woman to win the tour-

nament in the Open era, which began in 1968.

This was the first all-American women's final at Flushing Meadows since 2002, when Serena Williams beat Venus Williams.

It was also only the second time in the Open era that two women in New York were making their Grand Slam final debuts against each other.

Keys, 22, and Stephens, 24, have known each other for years and are close friends. They texted and spoke on the phone early in 2017, when both sat out the Australian Open because of operations -- Keys on her left wrist, Stephens on her left foot.

When the match ended, they met at the net for a hug.

Angel was raised in Washington, DC, and graduated from Hampton University. She also studied at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, China.

After winning Prudential's annual National Case competition for her marketing plan to reach millennials, she worked briefly as a global market research analyst for Prudential, where she conducted over 70 financial behavior modification studies.

She says that during her time there, she helped the company generate more than $6 billion in revenue. She resigned, however in 2013, to start her own company, The Wealth Factory.

Angel's ultimate goal with her company is (and has always been) to develop financial literacy edtech games that empower and educate both students and adults. And she has been very suc-

Angel Rich, Founder, The Wealth Factory App

cessful at doing this! In fact, her company has been so impressive that the National Alliance of Public Charter Schools named it the ninth best edtech company of 2015.

Her company's Credit Stacker app is available in four languages and in 40 countries, and is quickly approaching 1 million downloads.

Although the app is free for users to download, the revenue model is to generate money on the back-end from advertisers in addition to contracts, including one that she already has with the Dept. of Health and Human Services. She also already has a partnership with the D.C. Dept of Insurance, Securities, and Banking.

In time, other major financial companies like NASDAQ, J.P. Morgan & Chase, Wells Fargo, and more will likely want to get

on board as well. A major challenge for

Angel has been that women are still heavily discriminated against in the business and techhnology sectors, and their companies are not equally funded. In fact, less than 20% of venture capital dollars go to women-owned companies. And, for Black women, the numbers are even lower.

According to a report by #ProjectDiane, Black women represent only 4% of all women-led tech startups in the United States.

Angel told Forbes during an interview, "My competitor raised $75 million. I won best financial product and best learning game. My company raised only $200,000."

But she is not giving up; She's determined to make it work regardless, and so far, she's come very, very far!

MBK Saturday Coding Makerspace

at the Carver Museum

Changing Expectations, a local nonprofit, is hosting the second year of the FREE My Brother's Keeper Coding Makerspace at the Carver Museum. We are seeking young men of color (Black and Hispanic) from middle school and high school to learn how to create digital electronics projects that solve real tech problems. Program dates are Sept 30, Oct. 14th & 28th,

Nov. 4th & 11th, Dec. 2nd, 9th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 30th from 10:00 am ? 4:00 pm.

The young men will also prepare for jobs in the field of cybersecurity by learning how to code and being part of a Cyber Patriot competition team. Incentives include earning a $300 stipend, city bus passes, breakfast and lunch, electronics kits to take home,

loaned laptops, and reimbursement for WiFi access to code online at home. Students will also learn how to create an entrepreneurship plan to start their own tech company.

You may visit for photos from past programs. For more info and to apply, contact Dr. Phillip Eaglin at peaglin@austin. or by phone at (512) 4966824.



THE BULLETIN

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McCauley Wins Austin Chapter, BIG National 2017 Oratorical Competition

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Christian McCauley, a sophomore attending San Marcos High School is the son of Dr. Christopher and Mrs. Madeline P. McCauley of San Marcos, Texas. Christian represented the Austin Chapter and Region VI, and Won 1stt Place in the Blacks In Governments (BIG) national student oratorical competition held in Atlantic, New Jersey, during BIG's 39th Annual Training Institute on August 24, 2017.

During the competition Christian captured the full attention of the judges and audience with his powerful oration of the competitions 2017 Theme: Uniting the Blue Divide: What Can Young People Do to Improve the Relationship between Law Enforcement and Their Communities? The competition included students from across the U.S. making it one of those most exciting conference events closing out the week of professional development training. We wish Christian all the best as he continues his activities with his church, school and family.

The purpose of BIG's Training In Communications (TIC) Program is to provide young people training in communications, leadership skills, and practical experiences to develop those skills. The TIC Program is composed of two parts: a) Communications Academy, and b) Student Oratorical Contest. The TIC targets 9th ? 12th Grade students to compete for scholarships and awards. The TIC program enables the Austin Chapter to make a positive contribution in the community, thus increasing the chapter's visibility. It provides an excellent opportunity to share with others BIG's mission and vision. BIG is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, educational, training, and professional

Pictured from left to right: Honorable Darlene H. Young, Chair, BIG National Board, (center) Christian McCauley, National Competition 1st Place Winner, Honorable Dr. Doris A. Sartor, BIG National President

Pictured from left to right: Austin Chapter - Darrell G. Porter, Treasurer, Honorable Gregory Reeves, Chapter President, Christian McCauley, National Competition 1st Place Winner, Terry Lendo, 1st VP, Youth Program Chair, Roye L. Reeves, Parliamentarian, Chair Project BIG Vote, Honorable Trekeshelia Powell, Secretary

development organization that is an advocate for jobs, education, career advancement, housing and health services on behalf of the 3.0 million African Americans employed and retirees, in federal, state, local governments and military services. BIG's organizational structure is comprised of 300 chapters strategically located throughout the United States. Blacks In Government (BIG) is a non-profit, 501c3 employee advocacy, training and education professional development association that executes a preeminent Annual National Training Institute (NTI). BIG is a recog-

nized industry leader in providing civil servants low cost/high benefit, quality, real-time, and progressive training that enhances their Individual Training and Development Plans.

BIG NTI utilizes subject-matter training experts from academia, government, and the private sector. BIG NTI is primarily designed to elevate the day-to-day work performance of federal, state, and local municipality government employees coupled with methods on how to recognize and embrace a leadership role in the thrust of reinventing government. BIG cultivates a desire to succeed,

stimulate personal development and professionalism, and continuously focuses on achieving equality of opportunity for all Americans. The 40th Annual Training Institute will be held in August 13-16, 2018 in New Orleans, LA

The Austin Chapter of Blacks In Government celebrated its 33rd Anniversary date on September 1st, 2017. For more information on future student programs please contact Terry Lendo, 1st Vice President and Youth Program Chair @ (512) 587-0072. Thank You for Think BIG!!! or http:// regional/ region6/index.htm

Dr. Rickey Freeman, Pastor of Ebenezer

Ebenezer Celebrates Pastoral Anniversary

The Ebenezer Baptist Church will celebrate the fifth pastoral anniversary of Pastor, Dr. Ricky Freeman on Sunday, September 24, at 11:00 a.m. " A Vision of Excellence: Honoring the Past. Embracing the Future," will be the anniversary theme. The guest speaker will be Reverend Howard L. Wills, Sr., Pastor of Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Kankakee, IL. A reception will take place in the Family Life Center after the worship service. Ebenezer Baptist Church is located at 1010 East 10th Street. The public is invited to attend.

New Lincoln Missionary Baptist Church

2215 E. 8th St., Austin, TX 78702

Rev. Darron E. Patterson Pastor

Going to Higher Heights, Trusting God along the way.

Sunday School 9:00am BTU: 10:00am

Morning Worship - 11:00 am Church Phone (512) 477-2714

Cell Phont (512) 585-0744 Email:

newlincolnmbc@

Olive Branch Fellowship of Austin / All Faith Chapel

4110 Guadalupe St Bldg #639 Austin, TX 78751

Sunday Morning

This life, therefore, is not righteous-

Worship @ 11: am

ness, but growth in righteousness; not health, but healing; not being, but becoming; not rest,

but exercise. We are not yet what we shall be,

but we are growing toward it. The process is

not yet finished, but it is going on. This is not

the end, but it is the road. All does not yet

gleam in glory, but all is being purified.

--- Martin Luther

Romans 5:1 Therefore,having been

Kenneth Hill, Pastor

justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ

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Sunday Services

Worship Service Sunday School Discipleship Training Worship Service

8:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 11:00 A.M.

Dr. Ricky Freeman, Pastor

Wednesday

Midweek Prayer Service

7:00 P.M.

Child Development Center

Ages 0-5 years (Daily) 512-478-6709

Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church

5900 Cameron Road

Austin, Texas 78723-1843

(512) 451-0808 (512) 302-4575 Fax

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WORSHIP SERVICES

Sunday Worship - 7:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. Church School - 9:45 a.m. Bible Studies - Mon, 6:30 p.m. & Wed., 12 noon Wednesday Night Worship - 7 p.m.

"Ministries For Mankind" Luke 4:18

A.W.. Anthony Mays, Senior Pastor

Agape Baptist Church

In "The Centre" Bldg. F-15 7801 N. Lamar Blvd. (SE Corner of N Lamar and 183)

AGAPE is a chuch for all people. "Where Jesus Christ is Magnified and the love He exhibited is Exemplified." Come, receive God's unconditional lovefor you. For there is no greater love!

Church Services

Sunday School

9:30 AM

Sunday Worship

11:00 AM

Mid-Week Service Thursday: Praise,

Prayer and Bible Study 7:00 PM

Rev. H. Ed Calahan Pastor

Call 454-1547 for Transporation Website

A Ministry That Ministers

Globalizing the Gospel

1179 San Bernard Street, Austin, TX 78702, 512-478-7023 Sunday Morning Bible Study, 9:00 A.M. Sunday Morning Worship, 10:15 A.M.

Edward M. Fleming, Sr. Pastor

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SUNDAY Christian Education 9:15a.m. | Worship 10:30 a.m.

Nursery Available WEDNESDAY |

Worship 1st Wed. monthly 7:00p.m. | Bible Study 7:30p.m.

2211 East Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd.

Austin, TX 78702

Office: 512-472-9748 Fax: 512-472-5399

Website: Email: info@

Dr. Joseph C. Parker, Jr.

Senior Pastor

"A Church with a Heart for The Community"

Imani Community Church

Davis Elementray Auditorium 5214 West Duval Road

Sunday School Worship Service ?Power Hour Bible Life Group

9:00 A.M. 10:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M.

Imani Complex & Office, 11800 Mustang at Duval Austin, Texas 78727

Rev. Dr. Jacquelyn Donald-Mims

Visit: Office: 512-343-9300

GRACEWAY CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Felix Bamirin, Pastor

JOIN US This SUNDAY / THURSDAY @ 12424 Scofield Farms Drive, Austin, TX 78758

(By Parmer Lane Baptist Church building, behind Wells Fargo)

SUNDAYS 10:30 A.M., THURSDAYS 7:30 P.M.

Experience Grace For Life

Call: 682.472.9073 l Email: gracewayaustin@ l Visit:

St. Peter's United Methodist Church

4509 Springdale Road Austin, Tx 78723

Rev. Jack C. Gause Pastor

Office 512- 926-1686 Fax 512-929-7281

Christian Web Site-

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Sunday School

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Weekly Schedule

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Study 6:00p.m.

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YOUTH BRIGADE



Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc

Youth of Today Hope of Tomorrow

Happy Birthday First Week of School

Week One

Montrae Nelson

Four Points M. S.

Hello, Today September 9, is my birthday and and I'm really excited to be turning 13 years old. My family really makes a big deal about my birthday and they make it really special every year. My Mom bought some of my favorite snacks to eat while we wait on my

dad to come home from work.

When my dad made it home we went to the movie theater to watch the horror movie "IT" I really wanted to see the movie because i love horror movies and I'm not scared at all. My brothers stayed with my aunt because they were scared of the movie.

Finally, The movie was really good so after that we went home to get my brothers and went to my favorite restaurant. My aunt bought me a new x-box gift card and i was able to buy a new game my brothers and i can play. Overall my birthday was special just like always thanks to my family.

New Everything

Kamryn Mack Hornsby- Dunlap Elem.

When I first arrived in fourth grade I was really nervous, I was really skeptical about how my teachers would be. My main teacher taught Language Arts and Social Studies. She was really nice, friendly and generous when I got to know her.

My math and science teacher is another teacher I met. It didn't take long to realize she was really enthusiastic, fun and really liked teaching kids a ton.

Let's move on to the Specials teachers. In P.E we have new coaches. The new coaches in my opinion are good instructors and demonstrators and

the best thing is that they're women! Girl power! The worst part is that the old coaches aren't at Hornsby anymore, but it's a new year so it's new beginnings.

There are even new kids in fourth grade and even more new kids I've had in past grades. So any one can make new friends!!!

Another thing that changed in the fourth grade was that I was in another building when I transferred to the fourth grade - also known as the fourth grade and fifth grade pod instead of being in the lower grade building!! It's really exciting because as I get older, the more responsibilities I have, and the more serious people take me. Younger kids look up to the older kids as an inspiration and it makes me feel like, since I'm in fourth grade, I'm a new and improved person and the past is in the past.

So yeah, a ton of things have changed in fourth grade, but it's all in good way.

Fly-in Acceptance

Jalen Moore KIPPAustin Collegiate

I was recently accepted into a fly-in program at Pomona College, one of my top choice schools. I will be flying to California on September 30th and living on campus for a few days to get a prospective look at Pomona's college life. I value Pomona's liberal arts

based curriculum that encourages student exploration as well as "breadth and depth" over a wide range of intellectual disciplines.

Furthermore, I am excited because of Pomona's location in Southern California, about 30 minutes from Los Angeles. I love its mild, sunny weather as well as the extensive amount of opportunities offered in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Pomona was my first choice college at one point last year, and I'm so excited that I earned the ability to stay on campus and interact with students and faculty. I hope that this acceptance is just the first of many more fly-in opportunities to come.

Ruby George Riojas Elementary

I started school on August 28, 2017. I was really excited because I couldn't wait to learn new things and do what the fifth graders did last year. My teachers say that we are the oldest of

students and that the other kids look up to us. I thought that it would be hard starting fifth grade but, it is really fun and easy. My favorite subject is science because the teacher makes it fun. Having three teachers is different, but it makes me feel closer and closer to middle school. Math is okay because last year I wasn't a really big fan of math but this year I'm really going to focus and ask questions to make sure I understand. My goals are to be kind, help other people, focus in class, make good grades, do everything I'm supposed to do, and have fun. When I do all of these things I will graduate successfully.

Plants vs Zombies

Joshua Moore Manor New Tech M.S.

Plants vs Zombies is an online multiplayer game. This game has many features and game modes that you can play. In in order to play there must be at least

24 players. I like this game be-

cause I like the action and its humour. My favorite game mode is the one where there are only four players and you have to take one 12 waves of zombies and 4 bosses. Another game mode that is fun to play is the mixed mode, I like this game mode because you have to travel across a long map and try and take over the garden.

Lastly, one interesting part is that you are able to customize the characters you have earned to make them look the way you want them. I also like that as you get to higher level you start unlocking really good characters.

Sow What?

Quinn Langford

Cedar Ridge H. S.

Girl Scouts has a program that encourages girls to find identify a problem, come up with a solution, assemble a team, and carry out the plan. These projects are known as Journeys, and are precursors of the Gold Award project, the completion of which is the highest achievement in Girl Scouts. This summer, I went to my first Journey kick-off. The theme of the Journey is "Sow What?" It is directed toward Seniors, which are Girl Scouts in grades nine through ten. At the kick-off, other girls and I spent seven hours learning about nutrition. Several guest speakers lectured us about the importance of having a proper diet, and we visited a small farm in an Austin neighborhood that sells fresh, organic food to local restaurants. After learning about food for a full day, we all

went home to think about how we would use our knowledge to fix a problem.

It just so happened that right around this time, a family that my family is friends with moved into a new house. The past owners of the house left behind a raised bed and a large pot, still full of the remains of old fruit and vegetable plants. I immediately saw this as an opportunity to help them have a fresh source of nutritious fruits and vegetables. I volunteered to do research and manual labor in order to get the garden up and running. On September 2nd, I went to the house to clear out the bed and the pot. When we first started to work, we found a rabbit amongst the plants, so we will need to get some sort of screen to put up so that rodents don't eat all the plants. After we had pulled out all of the plants and weeds, I loosened the soil, mixed it around, and smoothed it out. Then we sprayed some water on the dirt to moisten it a bit. Finally, we went inside the house and strategized. We plan to grow broccoli, onions, cabbage, lettuce, and carrots. The family seems excited, and I look forward to turning the present patch of soil into a thriving garden.

Jaelyn Stone Kealing M. S.

Hello there my name is Jaelyn Stone, I attend Kealing Middle school, I am

in the 8th grade. For me my first day of school was on Monday, August 21st 2017 while others start school on the 28th lucky me. The first week of school was great during that week it didn't even feel like I left the 7th grade.

I think it felt like I was still in the 7th grade because I pretty much knew everyone there. I'm very happy because my friend that's like a brother to me shout out to Kyle Brown still goes there. Me and Kyle are trying out for football we have 1 week of tryouts down 1 more to go.

Stress and Challenges

SaNaya White

Ann Richards

Lately, since school has started, I have been stressed out and tired. It's hard to participate in after school activities such as sports, while also keeping up grades, completing all homework and project assignments, as well as being in a class above my grade level (for me). Even though school only recently started, I believe that school is hard and stressful. Most days I feel that I won't complete something, or beat myself up and doubt

myself. I'm often disappoint

myself for saying or even

thinking that I am dumb.

Sometimes I go to school or

come out of school frus-

trated and not talking to

anyone. Life is hard.

Something

I've

learned and that I try to ap-

ply myself to, is that life is

not hard, it's a challenge.

When I come to this point

in thought that I am close to

quitting on something that

is hard, I tell myself that it

is not hard, but it is chal-

lenging. I realize that I am

not the only one who is

struggling, so I write this ar-

ticle to help others under-

stand that you can get

through it no matter how

hard it can appear. Take the

difficult things, turn them

into a challenge that will

help you mentally or physi-

cally grow, then once

you've achieved them,

praise yourself for it and

compare your thoughts be-

fore and after the achieve-

ment. I will take my own

advice while challenging

you to take it too.

College Visit: NYU

Ira "T.J." Williams

Cedar Ridge H. S.

During my college searches, I am looking for schools that are in close proximity to large, metropolitan cities. So, during my summer break, my parents and I visited New York University (NYU) and attended an information session and a campus tour. After that visit, NYU has definitely become one of my top choices.

Our visit started in the Visitor Center on campus. There, they checked us in and handed me a brochure with information about NYU. During the information session, the presenter told us about the number of opportunities to study abroad that NYU provides. The presenter also told the students and their families

about life on campus and

the application process. Af-

ter the information session,

we were split into groups

with a tour guide in each

group.

Based on what our

tour guide shared and what

I observed, there were sev-

eral unique elements about

NYU. First, NYU doesn't

have a traditional college

campus. Instead, the cam-

pus is made up of several

buildings surrounding

Washington Square in Man-

hattan. Also, NYU doesn't

even have a football team.

However, it does offer a

great education and intern-

ship opportunities in the

city. While on the tour, we

were also able to look in-

side classrooms and go into

NYU's biggest library.

NYU

definitely

grabbed my attention due

to its location in one of the

world's largest cities, it's

academic rigor and the

number of activities and at-

tractions one could experi-

ence when living in Man-

hattan. NYU is an excep-

tional school that I will keep

in mind when I start apply-

ing to schools next summer.



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The Future is Unrealistic Back to School Bash School House Leader

Chance Hall

Del Valle High School

My school already has had its first piece of drama, and it actually has nothing to do with a single student's behavior, but actually it's all about the id's that we have in order to get lunch.

You see, in the past, the school would give you one permanent copy of your id, and if you loost it, you had to pay 5 dollars in order to get another copy. Last year was no different, except you could opt into having an electronic id as backup. This year, the school is trying to force the electronic id on everyone, and it's just not realistic.

The app goes on your phone and tracks the points you get from teachers and staff for good behavior while also being able to display an ID that's

able to be scanned. The problems I see with this are access to cell phones and what happens if the app stops working.

At my school, cell phone access is becoming more and more limited, with teachers now being told that even if they give the students permission to use their phones, that it can still be taken up. So, if someone's cell phone gets taken up before lunch, how're they going to get any food? The lunch ladies won't type in your ID number and it costs 15 dollars to get your phone back.

Also, the app is dependent on a wifi connection. And last year, there were multiple evens of the school wifi deleting itself from existence. When that happens, most teachers aren't even able to teach their classes, and last year, the kids who had the app used their physical IDs for the first time.

I personally think that my school should do what it did last year: Hand out physical a physical ID to everyone, and then allow people to opt in for an electronic id.

Because it worked last year, so how will it not work now?

9/11

Ava Roberts

Pflugerville M. S.

September 11, 2001 is a day that changed history! Sixteen years ago alQaeda, an Islamic terrorist group, hijacked four domestic airplanes and carried out suicide attacks in the United States. Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York. One plane was flown into the Pentagon top military building in Washington, DC. And, the last plane crashed in a field

in Pennsylvania. About 3,000 people were killed.

On September 10, Girl Scouts from troop 1587 observed the 9/11 anniversary with a service project. We gave back to our community by thanking the Pflugerville Police Department for their service. We prepared a delicious meal, delivered it, and toured the police station. The policemen were very happy and appreciative!

My family and I observed the 9/11 anniversary by remembering those who died and praying for world peace. We explored ways to show our continued support and honor for first responders in our community. Everyone should find a way to serve or give-back during the September 11 Day of Service and Remembrance!

Cross Country Meet

Averill Topps Stephen F. Austin H.S.

Hello everybody, today I would like to tell you about my Cross Country meet I had on Saturday.

On Saturday 9th, I went Saint Andrews Episcopal School to compete in a Cross Country meet. The

meet started at 6:30 but my team had to be on the school bus at Austin High School by 5:45. The order we had the runs on were Girls Varsity, Boys Varsity, Girls Junior Varsity, and Boys Junior Varsity.

Since I was on the Junior Varsity team, I had to run when it was really hot. We had to run 3 miles on the trail that was around the school. I don't remember my time but I know that the fastest time was 16 minutes. I had a really good time at the meet and can't wait until the next one.

That's all for this week, Until Next Time... Go Austin High Maroons!

Alyssa James Winn Manor Early College

On September 1, 2017, Manor Independent School District (MISD) had a Back To School Bash at the Manor Athletic Complex. The back to school bash money went to the Hurricane Harvey victims,

but also to families so they could have fun. They also had a football game where the Manor High School cheerleaders and high steppers supported the Manor Mustangs.

This event had fun games, face painting, food, prizes, the Reading On the Go Bus program, and many more activities for the whole family. The Reading on the Go Bus program gave out many free books to kids to read. MISD has been doing the Reading on the Bus program all summer so each day kids can get more and more books as they go. Many families enjoyed their time at the Manor Back to School Bash.

Standing Up to a Friend

Kennedy George Weiss High School

"It takes a great deal of courage to stand up to your enemies, but even more to stand up to your friends."

- J K Rowling I do think that it takes more courage to stand up to your friends than to

stand up to your enemies. When you have an enemy they aren't really someone you want to be around. They can bring you down, and you don't want that so you never hang around them, but when you have a good friend it is different. You hang out with them and you are usually around them, so if you get in an argument then the people you hang out with, who you partner up with in classes, and what you do after school could change. It could especially be hard to change seeing that that used to be a person that you got used to seeing, or they were someone you always talked to. That's why standing up to them could be challenging

"Where Are

They Now"

Guest Columnist

Wanda K.

Hayes

By: Sean Gradney Hello everyone!

My name in Sean Gradney and I was a proud Villager Brigader from 1989-1991. I was asked to provide an update on my life, so here we go: I attended the former Albert Sidney Johnston High School (now known as Eastside Memorial) and graduated valedictorian in 1991. Subsequently, I

CASA

Superhero

Run

Sun Sep. 17th 7:00 am - 10:30 am

Run, walk or fly to the 2017 CASA Superhero Run 5K and Kids 1K where you

can be a superhero for children who've been abused or neglected. You choose what kind of superhero you will be: register for the race, donate to kids, fundraise for the cause, or do all 3!

Race day will feature our annual superhero costume contest, an obstacle course by BAM Academy to test your super strength

Tyler Allen Gus Garcia YMLA

I decided to run for "School House Leader". I had to fill out an application. It was very interesting. I was surprised that I had to make a short speech before the school in the cafeteria. My friends told me it was okay. There were five things needed to become a good leader. They were know your own strength. Getting involve and gaining experience

attended the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado and graduated in 1995 as a 2nd Lieutenant with a B.S. in English Literature. From there, I went to Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT)in Oklahoma and graduated in 1997 as a C-130 Hercules pilot. In 2005, I graduated from Embry Riddle University with my Master's Degree in Aeronautical Science with a 4.0 GPA. During my 22 year Air Force career, I traveled to 45 states and 47 nations, including missions in Afghanistan and Iraq.I also accumulated over 200 combat flight hours and 4,000 total flight hours--all accident free--something I'm very thankful for.

I officially retired from the Air Force in June 2017. I have now moved on to the Airline industry and am currently in training to become a first officer (copilot). I will forever be grateful for my experiencewriting for

were things I have been getting use too. Taking action and trying to make a difference in peoples live are things I always try and do. This is my first try at something like this and I thought this would be fun to try. Middle school is more intense than elementary school. There are more interesting thing to get involved in. Being in an all boys school is a little different also. The class dealing with robotic is my favorite. September 15, is the beginning of Hispanic History Month. I live around people that are very interested in history. Hispanic History Month recognize the contribution of Hispanics and Latino Americans to the group's Heritage and Culture. This September 15 roots go back to the Anniversary of Five Latin American Countries.

the Villager. It was such a positive outlet for me. For example, when I'd write my articles, it afforded me an opportunity to escape a world of poverty. It provided me a platform to share my perspectives with local Austinites and neighboring communities. Seeing my "news stories" in print made me feel special ... like I had a real voice. Writing for the Villager gave me hope for a brighter future. It also spawned a true love for writing which culminated with my English degree. Today, I still express myself through writing by way of my journal entries and a collection of poems. Who knows, maybe one day I'll write a book! My "take away" message is that writing is a fundamental form of expression we should all learn to love. And I sincerely thank Mr. Tommy Wyatt and the Villager for planting this seed in my life.

and agility, special superhero guest appearances, villains to defeat, bounce houses, tasty food, amazing photo ops and lots of fun family activities!

CASA speaks up for children who've been abused or neglected by empowering our community to volunteer as advocates for them in the court system.

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DIASPORA



Austin Welcomes and Celebrates The Capital Area Progressive Democrats

Janet Jackson's State of The World Tour

By Naomi Richard | VILLAGER Contributor

Global music icon, multiple GRAMMY? Award-winner and multiplatinum selling artist, the incomparable JANET JACKSON, stopped in Austin, Texas September 10, 2017 at the Frank Erwin Center. Produced by Live Nation, the STATE OF THE WORLD TOUR made multiple stops in Texas and will hit all four corners of the U.S.

It is hard to believe she gave birth January 3! She looked incredible with her thin sexy frame, flowing hair and distinguishing dimples. She rocked the stage like the superstar that she is, glowing from sideto-side!

Janet is the epitome of an entertainer delivering a profound stage presence with ornate silk screen designs, dancers, a live band and the voice that is her trademark. It was intriguing to see her dancers inclusive of full figured members, teenagers, women and men of all persuasions. The dancers looked like the world and kept the crowd on their feet and in the aisles dancing. The energy in the room was electrifying!

The "What Have You

Janet Jackson State of The World Tour 2017. Photo credit: Naomi Richard

Done For Me Lately" sensation did not disappoint, delivering fan favorites like Escapade, When I Think of You, What Would I Do Without You, That's the Way Love Goes, Nasty Boy, State of the World and the list goes on. What an amazing moment to see this incomparable legend and member of the famed Jackson Family live and in person. This was an opportunity of a lifetime for many in attendance.

The legendary entertainer began her sold out Unbreakable Tour in Au-

gust 2015, but just one year ago she reached out directly to fans via Twitter with news of her focusing on starting a family, confirmed months later with the arrival of her first child. Since, she has taken the past year to enjoy pregnancy and motherhood, and she now returns to the live stage to give her fans everything they could hope for in one epic concert event.

The STATE OF THE WORLD TOUR, delivering live music the way it should be experienced!

Capital Metro's wellness program offers free personal training and

exercise programming

Austin's Annual

Free Museum

Day

by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | Villager Columnist

Thursday, September 7, 2017, the Capital Area Progressive Democrats (CAPD) held their 23rd Annual "Kick Ass" Award. This event that was held in the "heart of downtown Austin" brought together the leadership of Travis County in order to honor those who have made a difference in the community. According to the organizers, "CAPD is proud to honor Shirley Johnson and Glen Maxey. Shirley will be recognized with the inaugural Shirley Johnson Legacy Memorial and Glen will be awarded the Emma S. Barrientos Lifetime Achievement Award."

In addition of having a lifetime Achievement Award recipient, there were four other individuals who received the "Kick Ass" Award. According to the CAPD they included, "Judge George C. Thomas, Tommy Wyatt, TX State House

Pictured left to right: Texas House of representative Celia Israel and Editor and Publisher of The Villager Newspaper Tommy Wyatt. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon

Representative Donna Howard, and Texas State House Representative Celia Israel. Moreover these individuals are those who have a made a difference in their community. For instance, Mr. Wyatt, the owner of the Austin Villager Newspaper has been politically and socially involved in the community.

Finally, the CAPD is the prominent Democrat party club in Travis

County. Furthermore, the CAPD has been instrumental in getting numerous Democrats elected in Travis County. According to the CAPD, "We have been an integral part of the Austin community for the past 23 years. We support and help Democrats get elected up and down the ballot and support progressive issues that impact all residents of Austin, Texas, and the nation."

Austin Hosts Gathering of Policing Advocates & Policy Makers

AUSTIN, TX -- Nonprofit community policing research organization, MEASURE, announced that it will hold the first Big Data & Community Policing Conference October 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Big Data will bring together hundreds of law enforcement leaders, activists, tech developers, students, analysts, concerned citizens and stakeholders to join in a dialogue to learn more about databased community policing. All participants will be able to join the conversation, and learn about policing challenges and solutions through dynamic sessions. This conference will explore current and emerging efforts to improve the relationship between citizens and police through uses of data that increase transparency, build community trust, and strengthen accountability.

For more information on MEASURE and the Big Data & Community Policing Conference visit BDCPC2017., or follow @MEASUREAUSTIN on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook.

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nity or employee programs. The Health & Wellness Award recognizes companies "that actively encourage employees to engage in a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle." Capital Metro was awarded in the large company category (for organizations with more than 400 employees), which featured companies like AMD, Samsung, Baylor Scott & White, and RetailMeNot.

Capital Metro's wellness program offers free personal training and exercise programming focusing on ergonomics and safety, exercise classes, health seminars and information distribution on all health topics. The agency has also instituted healthyeating menus at its employee cafeteria and vending machines and ensured that all Capital Metro offices, transit stops and Park & Rides are smokefree. Another component of the program is the implementation of "Wellness

Challenges" that promote a healthier lifestyle by engaging employees in friendly competitions, like a recent Healthy Eating Challenge.

The wellness program has been in effect at the agency since 2003 and features four fitness facilities that allow Capital Metro employees to stay fit at easy-to-access locations. Each location is staffed with full or parttime fitness specialists, who oversee fitness training, smoking cessation classes and biometric assessments. Almost 75 percent of eligible employees participate in the wellness program.

"We're thrilled and grateful that the Austin Chamber of Commerce chose to honor Capital Metro," said Abraham Acosta, the agency's wellness program manager. "But, mostly, I want to thank everyone who participates in the wellness program. They are the real reason we are able to achieve our goals and be recognized for it."

The Austin Museum Partnership announces its 20th Annual Austin Museum Day, a free city-wide celebration of art, culture, history, music, nature, and science on Sunday, September 17, 2017.

More than thirty-five museums in the greater Austin area will welcome visitors with special programming, including guided exhibition tours, hands-on activities, and more, for visitors of all ages. Organized by the Austin Museum Partnership, a consortium of Austin area museums founded in 1998, Austin Museum Day is a longstanding collaboration among Austin's cultural institutions that invites the public to experience for the first time, or to rediscover, the dynamic, high-quality resources at museums in their community.

Last year, nearly 30,000 area residents visited their community museums on Austin Museum Day.

Austin Congo Soccer Team. Photo by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon

by Tsoke (Chuch) Adjavon | Villager Columnist

On September 16th, the group African Diaspora United (ADU) plans to hold their 1st edition of the soccer tournament called the Cup of Nations. This all day event will be held at the North East Metropolitan Park which is located in Pflugerville. According to the organizers of the World Cup, "This event will be more than a soccer tournament. It will be a celebration of different cultures. We will have food, refreshment, a business expo with booths available for vendors and an after party/ trophy ceremony later in the evening."

According to the organizers, there will be soccer teams coming from throughout the State of Texas. In addition the organizers have stated that, "The tournament will feature 8 teams with 2 groups of 4 teams. After an elimination round, the first two (2) of the two groups will be qualified for the semi-final, followed by the final." Moreover, some of the teams that will be in the tournament includes the following from Houston - Gabon; Dallas - Ivory Coast; San Antonio- Cameroon; Cam Foot United; Austin - International Austin Black Stars; and Austin - Congo.

Not only is it an opportunity to play soccer but, also an opportunity to talk about issues that tend to be "brushed to the side by the African Diaspora community" such as business and social engagement. As previously stated by the organizers, this tournament is more than playing a soccer game, but rather an opportunity to open a dialogue on how the African Diaspora community in Central Texas can and throughout the State of Texas create sustainable businesses and also to help in their communities.



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EMPLOYMENT | PROPOSALS | PUBLIC INFORMATION FOR SALE | FOR RENT | BIDS | MISCELLANEOUS

Applications for those "aging in" to

DACA have been eliminated already

Continued from page 1 who were expecting to for DACA), but would

In responding to a qualify for DACA have have qualified when

manufactured deadline just had that door they turned 15 --

set by Texas and ending slammed shut in their DACA is essentially al-

DACA this week, DHS faces.

ready over. The govern-

created a whole new se-

President Trump ment isn't accepting any

ries of artificial dead- tweeted this morning, applications for initial

lines. For current DACA "For all of those protection under DACA

recipients whose work (DACA) that are con- that it received after

permit and status ex- cerned about your sta- September 5.

pires on or before March tus during the 6 month

Immigrants who

5, 2018, renewal applica- period, you have noth- are currently protected

tions have to be submit- ing to worry about - No by DACA, but whose

ted and in the hands of action!"

protections are set to

DHS by October 5, 2017.

Below, read more expire before the March

The impact of this of the Vox explainer 5 "deadline," are theo-

arbitrary deadline could be significant. Some 200,000 DACA beneficiaries have to pull to-

from Dara Lind, which adds important context and clarity to the DACA deadlines and implica-

retically in much better position under the government's plan. They have the opportu-

With a deadline looming, immigrant advocates across the country have launched a campaign to pressure President Trump to keep DACA in place. (Photo: BrieAnna Frank/The Republic)

gether $495 to pay the tions and why President nity to apply for one last

According to Frank

Without immedi- of thousands of teenagers

fee and fill out paper- Trump's tweet is misin- two-year renewal of Sharry, Executive Direc- ate action to support and pre-teens who were

work perfectly in less formed:

their deportation pro- tor of America's Voice those applying for re- about to become eligible

than a month in order to

The Department of tection and work per- Education Fund:

newals or a reconsid- have already had the

gain renewal. If they Homeland Security's mits, meaning they

The crisis affecting eration of, at a mini- DACA door slammed in

don't know about the plan to wind down could remain protected those with DACA and mum, the October 5th their faces. President

new deadline, or can't DACA is a lot more by DACA into the early those who would have deadline by the Ad- Trump, and leaders from

raise the funds, or get complicated than just months of 2020.

applied for DACA is ministration, tens of both parties, having ex-

anything in the applica- the March 5 "deadline."

But there's a huge upon us. The arbitrary thousands of Dreamers pressed their desire to fix

tion wrong, they will be It's not punting DACA catch. They have to apply deadline imposed by will be sent back into this before the six month

out of luck. The fallout for six months; it's tak- by October 5, 2017 -- a DHS on new applicants the shadows and ex- window closes, need to

could begin as early as ing steps, over the next month after the an- (September 5th) and re- posed to deportation in know and need to act

October.

six months, to end the nouncement. Any re- newals (October 5th) is a matter of weeks. Tens now.

In addition, applications for those "aging in" to DACA have been eliminated already. This means that around two hundred thousand preteens and teenagers

program on March 5. For immigrants

who were eligible for DACA, but hadn't applied -- or who were under 15 years old (the minimum age to apply

newal applications received after that point won't be accepted, and they'll simply lose DACA when the expiration date on their current work permit arrives.

already having a huge impact on immigrants who grew up in America and want only to work legally, attend college and live without fear of being deported.

"The Pflugerville Independent School District will open Proposals for: Band Instruments, Supplies, Instrument Repair, And Piano Tuning On September 26, 2017 @2:00 p.m. All proposals may be sub-

"The Pflugerville Independent School District

will open Proposals for: Elementary School Classroom A/V Power Upgrade on Sep tember 27, 2017 @ 2:00 p.m. All proposals may be submitted (by mail or hand

mitted (by mail or hand carry) to:

Austin Hosts Gathering of Policing Advocates & Policy Makers

carry) to:

Pflugerville ISO, 1401 West

Pecan, Pflugerville, TX 78660

Pflugerville ISD 1401 West Pecan Pflugerville, TX 78660

AUSTIN, TX - Non- sity, Austin Police Depart- research and data. This

For more information

Attn: Paula Bowden Proposals may be picked

profit community policing ment, Grassroots Leader- conference furthers our on MEASURE and the Big up in person or downloaded

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research organization, ship, Travis County Con- efforts to advocate for col- Data & Community Polic- from the PISD website at: MEASURE, announced stables, Austin Justice Coa- laborative reform with ing Conference follow .

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that it will hold the first Big Data & Community Policing Conference October 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Big

lition and the Urban Institute.

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CHARLES BUTT DONATES $5 MILLION TO J.J. WATT FOUNDATION

FUNDS TO

SUPPORT

HURRICANE

HARVEY

RELIEF AND

RECOVERY

HOUSTON, TEXAS ? Charles Butt, H-E-B Chairman and CEO, today announced a personal, $5 million contribution to the Justin J. Watt Foundation's Houston Flood Relief Fund.

"Throughout this disaster, I have been humbled by the state's unprecedented generosity and heroism," said Charles Butt, H-E-B Chairman and CEO. "I want to commend and support the extraordinary relief efforts of J.J. Watt who has taken the lead, not as a world-class NFL player or celebrity, but as an individual who saw the need to help his fellow Texans and immediately took action."

A check for $5 million was presented on behalf of Charles Butt at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 6.

Pictured (L-R): Scott McClelland, President, H-E-B Food & Drug, and Winell Herron, H-E-B Group Vice President Public Affairs, Diversity and Environmental Affairs, presented J.J. Watt with a $5 million check on behalf of Charles Butt at NRG Stadium on Wednesday, Sept. 6. to benefit the Justin J. Watt Foundation's Houston Flood Relief Fund.

"I appreciate the incredible generosity Charles Butt and H-E-B has shown," said J.J. Watt. "It is amazing what can happen when people from all over come together for

one common goal." "We are so proud of

the amazing work that J.J. has done for our community, including this landmark Hurricane Harvey relief and recovery fundraising effort,"

said Jamey Rootes, President of the Houston Texans. "We also appreciate the tremendous support of great leaders like Charles Butt who does so much to help Houstonians and Texans ev-

ery day. All of this is a testament to the power of teamwork and Houston's `can do' spirit."

As a passionate advocate of public education in Texas, Charles Butt's phil-

anthropic efforts earlier this year established The Holdsworth Center and created and endowed the Raising Texas Teachers Scholarship Fund. He is also the founder of the Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation, an advocacy organization committed to teacher preparation and the development of public school leaders.

H-E-B mirrors that generosity through its Helping Here philosophy, which promises to stand by communities during times of crisis. Throughout this recent catastrophe, HE-B's comprehensive relief efforts include monetary commitments, support of emergency shelters across Texas, Food Bank donations, volunteers and the deployment of H-E-B's Mobile Kitchens and Disaster Relief Units throughout the state.

"Hurricane Harvey has taken a catastrophic toll on our great state. Now is the time to come together and collectively help rebuild our communities," said Butt.

Mos Def on Retirement: "I'm

Always Going to be Creating"

by: Jonathan Landrum, Jr. | Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) -- Hip-hop star Yasiin Bey took the stage at the ONE Musicfest for what appeared to be the last performance of his career.

But the rapper also known as Mos Def said in a backstage interview with The Associated Press on Saturday night, he'll continue creating and will re-

turn to the public spotlight in the future. He performed for more than an hour at the eighth annual ONE Musicfest in Atlanta, performing popular songs from

Yasiin Bey, also known as Mos Def, leaves the Bellville Magistrates' Court in Bellville, South Africa. (AP Photo/Schalk van Zuydam, File)

"The New Danger," "UMI Says" to "Black Radio."

"I enjoyed it today," he said. "So if I get a chance to do it again in another way, I'll just give it my all. I'm always going to be creating. ... I'm not going to disappear if I stop rap or doing it in a certain type of way."

Bey announced his retirement from the music and acting business after getting into a legal fight in South Africa. He was charged with trying to leave the country while using a passport not recognized by that country. He was ultimately allowed to leave but denied re-entry.

The 42-year-old rapper started his farewell

concerts at the Apollo Theater in New York in late 2016, and then was supposed to have his final performance at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. earlier this year.

However, ONE Musicfest founder Jason "J" Carter and other festival organizers helped convince Bey to perform in Atlanta after reaching out to the rapper's lawyer and manager. Bey headlined the festival along with Jill Scott, Migos, Too $hort and Damien Marley.

Watching Bey's performance was a proud moment, Carter said.

"It still hasn't sunken

in yet," Carter said. "Just watching him onstage -- his excitement and energy -- it just looks like he would miss this entirely too much. If it is his final show, it was monumental. I would not be disappointed if it wasn't just for who he is."

Bey said performing felt "amazing," but after being asked about his upcoming plans he said he wanted to focus on the moment.

"I'm just trying to get through today." Bey said. "I've got plans. I'm just grateful to be alive to tell you the truth. I've got plans and things I've been working on but I'm just happy for today."

OLCAAAAC DONATES SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO SIMS

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE VILLAGER CALL (512) 476-0082

Pictured at Sims Elementary (L to R): L.M. Rivers, National OLCAAAAC First Vice President; Vivian Gee, OLCAAAAC fund raiser chair.; Mirian Jones-Clark, Lions Club scholarship/education chair., Marvin Douglas, Lions Club member; Deyaporate Dorsey, parent support specialist; Albert J. Walker, OLCAAAAC President and students.

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