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Hester House Opens The Wellness Center

(l-r) Rev. Roy Jackson, Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church; Hester House Board Member Hannah Chow; Harris County Commissioner El Franco Lee; Board Member Patricia Knudson-Joiner (barely visible); Robert Tapscott, Hester House’s Former Athletic Director & Music Teacher; Board Chairman Charles E. McCloud; State Rep. Harold Dutton; & Hester House Executive Director Daisy Stiner. See CENTER pg. 4

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Now They Want to Burn the Brother Twice???

n American surgeon, author and public health researcher who specializes in general and endocrine surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, once made a statement. Undoubtably after performing various amounts of surgeries and many procedures, Dr. Atul Gawande drew an assumption about the suffering of a human body. In that thought he revealed that, “The damage that the human body can survive these days is as awesome as it is horrible: crushing, burning, bombing, a burst blood vessel in the brain, a ruptured colon, a massive heart attack, rampaging infection. These conditions had once been uniformly fatal.” Anyone that is in the medical field or has had some experience in the industry I’m sure can tell you that the human body is built and made far different than any other creature that has been created. Throughout the last month or so Ebola has ran across many headlines, remains as one of the latest trending issues and had the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at an all-time alert. The infection is one that has been defined as being, “an infectious and

generally fatal disease marked by fever and severe internal bleeding, spread through contact with infected body fluids by a filovirus ( Ebola virus ), whose normal host species is unknown.” Not too long ago I made reference to the devastation of the disease in one my editorials here in African-American News & Issues entitled, “Why Did Bro Die?” I’m sure that most of our faithful and loyal readers of AfricanAmerican News&Issues are up to speed on the trending topic. A brief overview of the topic confirms that, Thomas Eric Duncan a man from Liberia who traveled into the United States and arrived at Dallas lost his life at the age of 42 to Ebola. Before making his way to the US he’d tried assisting a pregnant woman who died a few days later from the disease. However, Duncan was not aware of the status of the Liberian woman he only saw an individual in need of help. Days later he began to feel the initial effects and symptoms of Ebola and sought treatment at a Dallas hospital. After being overlooked and sent home with antibiotics he returned days later only to find out that

indeed he had become a victim to Ebola. Yet, this diagnosis came a little too late and many argue and I have to agree that the appropriate measures were not taken to ensure that every viable option was afforded to Duncan. Nevertheless, even after the passing of Duncan the circumstances surrounding the disposal of his remains leaves me with yet another question. “So now you want to burn the Brother twice?” I am posed with this question because officials have already saw to it that Duncan’s remains were cremated. Not only his remains, but the linen, carpet, bedding and less than half a dozen truckloads full of “potential Ebola-contaminated material” in Port Arthur, Texas. Now even though it has been concluded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that “Ebola-associated waste that has been appropriately inactivated or incinerated is no longer infectious,” that means very little to the State of Louisiana. We MUST Understand that

there is just something about this Blackness, I say it and write it all the time and you better believe that I mean it too. According to recent reports regarding, Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell just burning the brother’s ashes wasn’t good enough for him in so many words. Because he has sought a restraining order to prohibit the remains and belongings to a Louisiana landfill located in Carlyss, a small town not too far from Lake Charles. Caldwell officially said in a statement that, “the health and safety of our Louisiana citizens is our top priority.” Which one could understand if the requests being made had been of a detrimental threat to the residents of the parishes throughout Louisiana. However this has not been the case. Caldwell further went on to state that, “There are too many unknowns at this point, and it is absurd to transport potentially hazardous Ebola waste across state lines,” he continued, “This situation is certainly unprecedented, and we

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want to approach it with the utmost caution.” He concluded that, “We just can’t afford to take any risks when it comes to this deadly virus.” We MUST Understand that it is impossible to kill something that is already dead. Therefore, what I am not understanding is that if the CDC has already found that this infection can not be passed once it has been properly disposed of then what is the problem with Louisiana. This leads me to believe that this is not just about the safety of the people but a larger unseen and unspoken factor. So to that I state if that ain’t what you call, “burning a brother twice” then what is? Even from the grave this man is still not able to rest in peace. I mean how much more is this suppose to go on?

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Notice is hereby given that the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, TX (METRO) will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at noon to receive public comment regarding proposed January 2015 service changes. The proposed service changes include: Schedule changes to the 46, 52, 82, 86, 87, 97, 217, 221, 222, 228, 229, 244, 246, 247, 256, and 265 bus routes. Route changes on the 6, 20, 36, 40, 50, 85, and 131 bus routes (to accommodate the reconstruction and partial closure of Dallas Street). Discontinuation of the 285 Kingsland/Uptown bus route. The public hearing will be held in the METRO Board Room on the 2nd floor at 1900 Main Street, Houston, TX (served by METRO routes 3, 9, 11, 30, 44, 52, 56, 60, 66, 77, 78, 88, 102, 108, 249, and METRORail). The meeting will also be streamed live on RideMETRO.org.

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HOUSTON - Recently, Harris County Commissioner El Franco Lee and State Representative Harold Dutton participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly constructed Wellness Center at the Julia C. Hester House. The Wellness Center’s main objective is to, “be utilized to improve the quality of life in the community.” The Julia C. Hester House is a 71-year-old nonprofit settlement house and community center in the Fifth Ward area. Since its origin the community center has maintained one true mission. That Pre-mission has been to, “enhance the quality of life in Houston’s Fifth Ward and surrounding communities through programs and services that promote self-empowerment.” Furthermore, “it provides youth and senior services, as well as family and social services.” Although the Hester House has remained true to its mission, the services offered to many youth throughout the years has superseded it. Insomuch that great athletes, musicians, politicians, leaders, teachers and a plethora of other talents have walked through the doors of the Hester House. Even now over three-score and ten years later, the Hester House is still continuing to lay foundations for the Fifth Ward community and neighboring youth. The opening of the Wellness Center which is a 24,535-square-foot facility has only added to the enhancement of the center that has served to be a revitalization tool for the Fifth Ward community. The TX- 4

Wellness Center includes: a gym, weight room and an enclosed, five-lane, 25-meter pool. This addition was provided for by a $4 million grant from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission secured by Representative Harold V. Dutton, Jr.. Dutton is especially grateful for the completion and opening of this facility for more reasons than one. He is one of the successful individuals that has came through the doors of the Hester House and knew how instrumental the center has played throughout the years to a slew of individuals. As Dutton embraced the podium his face was adorned with great delight and joy. He stated in response to the $4 million grant that he was able to attain that he’d told many, “We are going to build a community with this money.” Dutton went on to reveal that “We are going to start with the Hester House. But what we are building is not a building. What we are building is not an enclosed swimming pool. We are not building a health-and-fitness center. What we are building is community because I believe Hester House is the start of a rebuild of this community.” The gymnasium at the Wellness Center has been named in honor of the representative, it is the Harold V. Dutton Jr. Recreation Center. Representative Dutton did not stand alone in his glee for the grand-opening of the Wellness Center. Harris County Precinct One’s Commissioner El Franco Lee, also a product of the Hester House was at the joyful occasion. To continue reading visit us online @www.aframnews.com By: Rebecca S. Jones Photo Credit: Precint 1

Copies of proposed timetables will be available November 4, 2014, for public review at the following locations: • Online - RideMETRO.org • METRO Administration Building - 1900 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekdays • METRO Community Outreach offices located in: – Las Palmas Shopping Center at 6215 Harrisburg (served by route 50) – Palm Center at 5330 Griggs, Suite A104 (served by routes 5, 77) HOW TO COMMENT ABOUT THE SERVICE CHANGE • Attend the public hearing on November 11, 2014 • Write us at METRO, ATTN: January 2015 Service Change, 1900 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002 • Fax comments with a subject line referencing “January 2015 Service Change” to (713) 652-7956 • Call METRO’s Customer Care Line at (713) 635-4000 • Submit comments at METRO’s website - RideMETRO.org Comments should be received by METRO no later than the date and time of the public hearing. HELP FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES For individuals with disabilities, assistive services or copies of public documents in an alternate format can be provided. Please call (713) 750-4271 or (713) 635-6993 (for persons with a hearing impairment) a minimum of five (5) working days prior to the public hearing. LANGUAGE INTERPRETATION Any person who requires language interpretation or special communication accommodations is encouraged to contact METRO Community Outreach at 713-739-4018, or via email at tm10@ridemetro.org. Every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs. 1. This Public Hearing conforms to requirements described in the Federal Transit Administration’s Circular 9030.1D, published May 1, 2010, page IV-13. 2. METRO does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or in treatment or employment in, its services, programs, and activities. 3. METRO is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in, or denied the benefits of, its transit services on the basis of race, color, or national origin, as protected by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

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WALLER COUNTYSylvia Cedillo, victim of selective prosecution and racial discrimination and Waller County DA Elton Mathis the Chief Executive Officer of False and Selective Prosecution is to give the advantage to the White majority by dirtying the waters and creating doubt and distrust causing integrity issues with minorities. In most cases ruining their jobs reputations and political careers. The Waller county DA uses his power position and authority to help eliminate the competition. Elton Mathis’ actions behind the motivation in most cases are detrimental to the victims. A prime example was arresting attorney Sylvia Cedillo who was running for political office. Mathis later dismissed the indictment charges after the damage was done to the aspiring judge losing voter support causing mistrust in the community for Cedillo. Cedillo is again running for judge this election but now is left to overcome the political damage and destruction created by Elton Mathis. Now Cedillo’s opponent Trey Duhon and Mathis’ buddy,’ is left to “pick the bones” left over by Elton Mathis thus helping to eliminate or minimize the competition. A true corrupt political system disempowering qualified minorities. Another example is Delma Flores- Smith the now former superintendent of Hempstead ISD, ousted after Mathis ordered a grand jury indictment pertaining to

a “government document” this government document is her own resume where an updated address change was alleged to be made. What the public needs to know in this scenario, is that the superintendent’s files were reported stolen in November, which included her resume. The records were under the care and direct supervision of the former Human Resource Director and now Interim Superintendent, Marcia Lawton, who by the way does not have the qualifications for the position for superintendent. Oh what a coincidence! Looks more like an intentional set up. Talk about Motive! What better motive than to take the office and salary of the superintendent. Power and money creates corruption. What the public needs to know is Marcia Lawton was kicked out of her previous district in Trinity ISD for lack of integrity, confidentiality and record keeping of the districts Special Education files. Confidentiality and integrity of records is clearly a pattern with Lawton. The Catch All 1. Lawton was elected by the new board members along with board president Sharlonda Rutledge solely to oust the superintendent. Flores- Smith made some heavy decisions when the business manager was found guilty by the school board and their attorney for misappropriating funds funneling district money to her own plumbing company and giving herself unauthorized and substantial pay raises. The business manager Sharon Loukanis had been practicing these improprieties for years and right under the nose of most infamous and notorious 18-year veteran board member Kay

Kloecker. Kloecker played a major role in a campaign to oust the new Latino superintendent. However Kloecker never raised a question or concern of the business managers illegal actions in her 18 years of service as a board member. It is known that Loukanis is a relative of a board member. Another difficult decision made by Flores-Smith and the board was to terminate the Middle School Principal Amy Lacey for publicly announcing that Spanish speakers were prohibited from speaking Spanish and would be punished if they did so. What the public NEEDS to a know is Lacey had a troubled past with racial discrimination issues. Racial discrimination complaints had been filed by parents and teachers against Amy Lacey in previous years with no recourse or resolve. Another unpopular decision made by Flores- Smith was to terminate the former Police Chief Gerald Robinson for not investigating a serious terrorist act against the students of Hempstead when brake lines were cut affecting 3 school buses. Students were transported on the buses with the cut brake lines placing the students in severe danger. Robinson is the common law husband of the board president Sharlonda Rutledge. 2. The interim superintendent Marcia Lawton hires Gerald Robinson back to the district as soon as she gets in office. 3. Board member Connie Wawarofsky, a staunch supporter of Amy Lacey and the business manager Sharon Loukanis, ran for the board solely to a oust the New Latino Superintendent. Wawarofsky has evaded charges of Child Abuse against 2 African-American students while she was

employed with the district. According to the students and their parents Wawarofsky kicked and punched the children while other students were allowed to do the same. What the public NEEDS to know is this was actually a Hate Crime when Wawarofsky confronted an African-American teacher, her supervisor, stating she hated “ Black people”. Wawarofsky was never investigated by the district attorney Elton Mathis nor charged or indicted. Wawarofsky has now become a board member over the very children she has abused and given responsibility and authority over. Not only was she not indicted but Wawarofsky has also secured a school district cleaning contract for her and her husband given

by Interim Superintendent Lawton. Wow the benefits of Corruption! 4. Larkin Aiken attorney and friend of Mathis evades arrest while driving under the influence, driving on the wrong side of the highway at speeds of a over 100 MPH , flips his car while on a high speed chase from DPS officers, walks away with no consequence. Larkin Aiken was taken to the hospital for first aid and driven home, never arrested or charged for wreck less endangerment, evading arrest or DUI. Oh what is must be like to be White and be on the right side of Elton Mathis the CEO of False and Selective Prosecution. Let me highlight the obvious in False and Selective Prosecution by DA

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Mathis, the school district business manager was never indicted even after proven by the districts own counsel to have grossly misappropriated tax payer funds goes without consequence from DA Mathis. Connie Wawarofsky was witnessed abusing the child and the DA has yet to investigate or make a charge, again no consequence. Attorney Sylvia Cedillo gets arrested and indicted for frivolous charges that are later dismissed . Former Superintendent Flores- Smith gets indicted on frivolous misdemeanor charges. Another commonality between the two Latino female Leaders is they both have African-American husbands which would make them prime targets for Mathis’ unwritten policy of False and Selective Prosecution.

Endorsed by: Harris County Judge Ed Emmett Mayor Annise Parker, City of Houston State Senator John Whitmire State Senator Rodney Ellis State Senator Sylvia Garcia State Senator Dan Patrick State Senator Larry Taylor State Senator Glenn Hegar State Senator Joan Huffman State Representative Sylvester Turner State Representative Garnet Coleman State Representative Carol Alvarado

State Representative Jessica Farrar State Representative Cecil Bell, Jr. State Representative Rick Miller State Representative Ron Reynolds State Representative Ed Thompson State Representative Phil Stephenson State Representative Patricia Harless State Representative Wayne Smith State Representative John Davis State Representative Bill Callegari State Representative Gene Wu State Representative Dwayne Bohac (listing at time of printing)

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HOUSTON - The Council of the Great City Schools awarded Houston Independent School District Superintendent Terry Grier the 2014 Urban Educator of the Year award Thursday in Milwaukee during its annual fall conference. Grier was recognized for his ability to accelerate academic gains that produce a higher graduation rate, especially among African-American and Hispanic students and for substantially decreasing the student dropout rate, said Council Executive Director Michael Casserly. “Superintendent Terry Grier knows how to confront challenges in urban education and has the commitment, experience and energy to overcome the odds to provide a quality education for students,” said Casserly. The award is given to a school leader who demonstrates success in the areas of leadership and governance, has been in instrumental in improving student achievement district wide, improved the public’s confidence in his or her school district and who embodies professionalism and has been involved in the council. Under Grier’s leadership, the district’s dropout rate is down 44 percentage points, with vast improvement among Hispanic and AfricanAmerican students, who have seen decreases of 54 percent and 31 percent respectively.

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