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LIVING LEGEND
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Admired cowboy and pioneer in bull riding, Myrtis Dightman was born on May 7, 1935, in Crockett. Dightman grew up on a ranch with his siblings. As he grew older, he left school to work on the ranch. His first introduction to the Prairie View Trailride was in 1957 and in 1958-1960, he worked as a bullfighter. It was not until 1960 that Dightman began bull riding for the first time with the help of James Francis, Jr. Francis and Dightman founded the Prairie View Trailride Association in 1957 with an emphasis on the well-being and development of agriculture. In 1966, Dightman became the first Black cowboy to qualify for the Professional Rodeo Association National Finals. He went on to qualify six more times, missing just once between 1966 and 1972. Dightman finished third in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association World Standings in 1967 and 1968. He also won the Calgary Stampede in 1971 before appearing in the movie J.W. Coop with Cliff Robertson as himself. The following year, Dightman won the bull riding competition at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo and competed Continued on Page 7
Born in Houston, Gloria Dean Randle Scott, became the first African-American president of the Girl Scouts of America. – 1938
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Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee formed at Shaw University. - 1960
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NFL defensive back Dick “Night Train” was born in Austin. – 1928
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Two-time All-Pro running back, Delvin Williams was born in Houston. – 1951
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NBA star, Bill Russell signs a contract to become 1st Black NBA coach. -1966
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African-American and White minutemen fight at Lexington & Concord. -1775 We MUST Understand discusses the importance “Personal Accountability.” Page 2
Aldine I.S.D. local high schools earn titles in Track & Field. Page 6
State of Black Texas in the TX Legislature explains the Texas Budget. Page 7
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Harriet Tubman starts working on the Underground Railroad - 1853
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Let’s Talk, There has been so much conversation of all kinds of media outlets about men touching women or showing any kind of affection towards a woman that they did not, according to them seek. For some women that may be true. But for most women that is not true. This may be a new day according to some. There is no new day. Every day is the same. Women have always known what they want and what they will accept. Some of you are probably saying oh he or she does not know what they are talking about. Yes, I know what I am talking about. I realize some of you have been harassed, mistreated and threatened. That is not what the average man or woman is about. Some people are just affectionate. They truly care about others and are willing to share a hug, a kiss, a pat, whatever they believe shows you that they care about you. We have gone so far with this nonsense that they don’t even want another person to have due process, when someone says they have been touched or harassed. Where is our sense of reality? Do we not know or remember when all a woman had to do was say they were raped, a man looked at them the wrong way and that man was lynched. It was a sport. There was no due process. Is that what women want today? Women are not understanding the cost of this craziness. Women of color need to wake up and understand what is going on in our country. We cannot be a part of this craziness. We must believe in due process. Just because someone says something happened does not mean that it happened. Unless it is proven in a court of law and beyond a reasonable doubt, then, it does not rise to the level of destroying people’s lives. We must stop destroying each other with either public jokes, providing our thoughts on the media about how wrong this person is when we have no evidence of their wrong doing and they have not been charged and convicted in a court of law. Whenever a man of Color receives the same opportunity as other men in the justice system then something is wrong. They must be punished. Look at what happened in Chicago recently. Because the criminal justice system could not convict a young man of Color on the evidence they had, they dismissed the charges. That happens all day, every day in America for none Blacks and people of means. Nothing is said and it is not on the television each news cycle. It is over and it is fine. - Anonymous Continue Reading Online - aframnews.com
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Accountability Part I.
“Personal”
“I’m gonna make a change; for once in my life; it’s gonna feel real good. Gonna make a difference; gonna make it right.... (Chorus) I’m starting with the man in the mirror; I’m asking him to change his ways. And no message could have been any clearer; if you want to make the world a better place. Take a look at yourself, and then make a change.” -Michael Jackson
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ftentimes, we as African-Americans have the tendency to blame everybody else for our failures, mishaps and misfortunes in life. Notwithstanding the fact that the many things we fall victim to are self-inflicted. Some years ago, Michael Jackson sung a song written by Glen Ballard and Siedah Garrett, called Man in the Mirror. I have always liked this song because it encourages listeners to start addressing the root of our own problems by working on one’s self. As a community leader, I have always expressed to anyone who listens to me the necessity of holding those individuals we elect to represent us accountable in every way. Although this thought, I believe is of the
utmost importance, it is also equally vital that we learn to hold ourselves accountable for our own actions and decisions. We MUST Understand, “our money” and “our vote” are two of the most important tools we have; therefore, we should be careful who we give them to. On many occasions, I hear Black folks complaining about the job that elected officials are doing in office. But, most of the times, these same individuals sit idle during early voting and election days. Yet, when the final results are tallied, they have a problem with the outcome. The way I see it, if you negate your civil right to vote, then you negate your right to complain. So, once again, We MUST learn to have personal accountability on the things that matters most to us. By the same token, I have heard many people complaining about their lack of succeeding in life due to the fault of family members, employers, elected officials and otherwise. But, until we wake up and see that We MUST first hold ourselves accountable for our own failures, things will continue to remain the same. That’s why I have always said, “The squeaky wheel, gets the grease.” Moreover, it never ceases to amaze me the tremendous amount of scapegoating members from our community have in reference to, “The Man” keeping them down.” Every time I hear such foolishness from
this modern society, I have to shake my head; because the truth is present-day African-Americans have it much better than our ancestors did. As it is, many of our parents and grandparents made it with just a little bit and in most cases, with no real education. Hell, it was basically illegal for them to even learn how to read and write. Depsite the many hindrances that were at work during their day, they understood the importance of holding themselves accountable for the wellfare of their families. With all of the odds stacked against them, simply because of the Color of their skin they were still able to accomplish more than many modern African-Americans can with all of the resources they have at their disposal. But, it’s all about having some sort of Personal Accountability. I could elaborate on this subject in more ways than one, but, unfortunately space will not allow me to. This is why I will be continuing on in an “Accountability” series in my upcoming editorials, to explain the need for our community understanding the importance of holding ourselves and others accountable. Concluding, I would like to reference an anonymous quote I saw recently. “The winners are those who learn to take full responsibility for their actions. The losers are those who blame others for their failures.”
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HOUSTON - “All children can learn if placed in an educational environment conducive for teaching and learning.” This philosophy is one which has guided the career path of the much accomplished and distinguished, Warner D. Ervin. With having dedicated over four decades of service to education, his thorough and comprehensive knowledge of instruction and administrative practices and phenomenal interpersonal and organizational skills has allowed him to experience many successes in the world of academia. Warner D. Ervin hails from the small community of Hooks, a town located west of Texarkana. He was reared in a religious environment by his parents, the late Rev. & Mrs. Henry W. Ervin. His fundamental years of education was completed in the Hooks Independent School District. After graduating high school, he matriculated at Texas Southern University. There, he majored in Health and Physical Education, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in 1973. The following year, he received a Master of Science degree in Health and Physical Education. After such attainments, he secured employment as a Teacher/Coach with the Houston Independent School District (HISD) at George Washington (also, Recreational Director) and M. C. Williams Jr. High Schools. While employed as a Teacher/Coach, Ervin decided to further his education at Prairie View A&M University, where
he achieved his Administrative and Superintendent certification in 1976. Thereafter, he became the Assistant Principal at Patrick Henry Jr. High School in 1977 and continued in that role at Booker T. Washington High School. Over the course of the next twenty-years, Ervin continued to soar through the ranks as a Principal at Charlotte B. Allen Elementary, James D. Ryan Middle and James Madison High Schools. Ervin developed quite an impressive reputation after assuming the role of Principalship, making remarkable strides at every campus he served. When first selected as Prinicpal at Madison, HISD gave him one mission, “Reform Madison”. He made haste and hit the ground running with his two-pronged strategy; get students in the classrom and teach them. He also implemented morning and afternoon patrol duties for teachers, enforced the student’s dress code and imposed a “no-backpack” rule, to eliminate the presence of concealed weapons on campus. Although Ervin’s authoritarian deportment often made him unpopular amongst many of his teenage students, his method of leadership proved to be an intangible asset. Under his administration, Madison’s test scores and dropout rate improved significantly and the school built a new and larger library. To add, he also initiated programs for the severely mentally and physically challenged students; a Meteorology and Space
COVER STORY Science Magnet Program in partnership with Channel 2, as well as, the Pre-
in the region. During his tenure with HISD, Ervin served in var-
Mrs. Melba, Warner, III (Son), Warner, II, Mauri (Daughter), Kortilyn, Karson Warner & Seciley (Grandchildren) Ervin. AP/AP Program to challenge students to create a college-bound culture. Furthermore, under his leadership Madison became the only school in Texas to receive a $250,000 College Bound Grant from the General Electric Corporation. In 1998, then-Deputy Superintendent Faye Bryant noted Ervin’s impeccable track record by referencing him as, “one of the finest principals we have.” In 2000, Ervin transitioned from Principal to HISD-South Regional Superintendent. Continuing on in a legacy of excellence as a Regional Superintendent: he strongly supported and supervised implementation and maintenance of the PreAP/AP Program in all middle and high schools in the HISD South Region; increased the number of Recognized/Exemplary campuses in the region from “zero” in 2000, to approximately 70% in 2009 and implemented regular small group sessions (after hours) for new principals
ious leadership capacities and on numerous committees. He was previously a member of the Texas Association of School Administrators, Texas Association of Second-
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ary School Principals (appointed to serve on the Governing Board), National Alliance of Black School Educators and HISD Superintendent’s Ad Hoc Committee. Today, Ervin’s passion for educating young minds continues. After retiring from HISD as a Regional Superintendent in 2010, he incepted wEw Educational Consulting & Associates, LLC, where he serves as the Senior Consultant. wEw Educational Consulting & Associates, LLC subscribes to the mission, “Blazing New Trails and Creating a Thirst for Learning.” wEw is an educational solutions firm which offers various services to both public and private K-12 schools, to help school district adminis-
trators meet district and state level goals. The firm is comprised of knowledgeable teachers, professionals, instructional development coordinators and administrators which are tailored to accomodate organization’s specific goals and needs. For more information about services offered at wEw call, (713) 482-1311 or (713) 724-8931. Aside from his involvement with education, Ervin has maintained an active role in the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (HLS&R) as a life member. He made a historical imprint by becoming the first African-American appointed as Vice President and Lifetime Vice President of the HLS&R.
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Bracaya Pellum & Asst. Principal, Dr. Valencia Hall. By Nikitra Hamilton BA, M.Ed., MLS by the name of Bracaya Booker T. Washington H.S. Pellum? BLACK-GIRLHOUSTON ISD - In 1962, MAGIC! Malcolm X stated, “The What is “The Texas most disrespected person in Miracle,” and why have America is the Black wom- these ladies been bean. The most unprotected stowed with such a title? person in America is the They are nineteen AfBlack woman. The most ne- rican-American women glected person in America is who ran for judge in Nothe Black woman.” vember 2018 – and ALL In the decades since, won! They campaigned those words have contin- together under the slogan ued to resonate: a rallying “Black Girl Magic” with cry for Black women who the support of the Harris felt sidelined in the fight county Democratic party. for civil rights, ignored Their victories marked an during the feminist awak- unprecedented level of ening and discounted success for Black female as their protests against judicial candidates in the police violence has been county, which includes overlooked. Houston. But, it is a new year, Why is this important? and change is on the hori- With a population of more zon! Within the first three than 4.5 million, Harris months of 2019, The City county is bigger than 24 of Houston, has given American states. About Black women ample rea- 70% of the population is sons to know that this be- non-White. An analysis by lief is diminishing. a progressive legal group, How? Well, what do you the American Constituget when you intermingle tion Society found that the first African-American while White men only female business organi- make up 30% of the Texas zation, Iota Phi Lambda population; 58% of them Sorority, the Texas Mir- held state court judge poacle (the nineteen Black sitions, which explains the female judges elected in historical imbalance of AfHarris County in Novem- rican-Americans and miber 2018) and a young norities being prosecuted African-American fe- at higher rates. male Booker T. WashingWho is Iota Phi Lambton scholarship recipient da Sorority Inc.?
EDUCATION They are the first African-American Greek-lettered business sorority established by African American business women. They have more than 100 chapters with membership numbering more than 5,000 in 85 cities and the US Virgin Islands, whose sole mission is to develop youth, inspire women, strengthen sisterly bonds, and service their community. Utilizing their mission, President Audrey Davis and Dr. Valencia Hall, both of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., decided to embark upon a rare opportunity to commemorate this historical occasion via an immaculately planned dinner reception for the, “Texas Miracle,” judges held at the Marriot-Houston-Gulf Freeway, recently. They simultaneously bestowed Bracaya Pellum, a B.T.W. student, with a scholarship for college to continue the legacy of upward bound women of Color for her well-written essay! To say the least, the ceremony was extremely emotional, prophetic and represented the circle of life in a state where so many Brown lives have been lost due to unjustly convicted African-American men and women. As we bring Women’s History Month to a close; we must continue to celebrate the synergy, rise and power of women of Color; and we must always remember that this celebration of Breaking Barriers was indeed a Texas Miracle!
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Eisenhower & MacArthur Earn Titles
Eisenhower Lady Eagles Track & Field team. ALDINE ISD - The Eisenhower Lady Eagles cruised to the District 16-6A track and field title, while the MacArthur Generals earned the boys’ title. The Lady Eagles scored 173 points at the league meet. The Davis Lady Falcons finished second with 106 points. The MacArthur Lady Generals finished in fourth place. The Generals racked up 127 points to edge Spring Westfield (104 points) for the boys’ title, while the Eisenhower Eagles finished in fourth place. In the girls’ division, Hannah Simmons of Eisenhower finished first in the 100-meter dash (12.51), Darnee Williams of Eisenhower finished in second place (12.51) and Diamond Burks of Davis finished in third place (12.88). In the 200-meter dash, Iyana Gray of Eisenhower placed first (25.19), Breanna Despanie of Davis finished second (25.32) and Kiana Rollins of Eisenhower finished third (25.92). In the 400-meter dash, Daija Brown of Nim-
itz finished second (58.54) and Christina Green of Eisenhower finished third (58.64). In the 1,600-meter run, Samantha Hernandez of MacArthur finished third (5:46.91) and in the 3,200-meter run Ericka Sanchez of Nimitz finished in third place (12:37.80). In the 100-meter hurdles, Jaiya Covington of Eisenhower finished in first place (14.72), while Audreanae Hagan of Davis finished in second place (14.95) and Tytiania Morrison of Eisenhower finished in third place (15.57). In the 300-meter hurdles, Morrison finished in first place (45.65), Hagan finished in second place (45.70) and Covington finished in third place (46.95). Eisenhower finished first in the 400-meter dash. The team of Kiana Rollins, Darnee Williams, Iyana Gray and Hannah Simmons finished in 46.42. Davis finished in second place with the team of Burks, Asia Chambers, Despanie and Troi Bailey with a time of 48.64.
Davis placed first in the 4x200-meter relay with a time of 1:43.37. The team consisted of Despanie, Chambers, Diamond Burks and Bailey. Eisenhower also won the 4x400-meter relay with a time of 3:55.00. The team consisted of Christina Green, Deshawn Petitt, Morrison and Dejanee Washington. MacArthur finished third in the event with a time of 4:13.31. The team consisted of Braylah Horace, Laila Holmes, Ayianah Victrum and Vanessa Celestino. Covington finished first in the high jump with a leap of 5-6, while Despanie of Davis finished second with a leap of 5-0 and Myracle Lettries of MacArthur finished third with a leap of 4-10. Davis’ Kayla Campbell finished first in the pole vault (7-0) and Aniya Wade of Nimitz finished in second place (5-6). Eisenhower’s Covington placed first in the long jump (1706), while Ariel Price of Continue Reading aframnews.com
Texas • April 14-20, 2019
POLITICS
State of Black Texas in the Texas Legislature By Senator Borris Miles
The Texas Budget
W
ith less than two months remaining in the 86th Legislative Session, your state lawmakers are busy appropriating the funds needed to run our state. The Texas Senate unanimously approved the $247.7 billion budget for the State of Texas. This budget establishes the state’s priorities for the next two years. Some key highlights of the budget includes $4 billion for
teacher and librarian raises, $2.7 billion for property tax relief, $2.3 billion for additional state aid to school districts, $35 million more for women’s health, $193 million to address wait times at our driver license offices and much more. Last session, I secured $11 million for the African-American Male Initiative to help struggling students in disadvantaged communities. This initiative is targeted to help African American male youth who test poorly in roughly every state assessment. This program is fully off the ground, and I am excited to see how this program will help kids in our community. Funding for this initiative continues in the new budget.
This plan appropriates $33.8 billion on health and human services, which is less than the last budget. The State is prioritizing education for our children, but healthcare and education go together hand-in-hand. Three out of four enrollees in Texas Medicaid are children. Medicaid helps kids get check-ups, dental care and eyeglasses they need for school. If our kids are not healthy, they do not succeed in the classroom. Texas needs to expand Medicaid and properly fund key programs to help our kids stay healthy and thrive. The budget is always about tough choices and I will continue fighting to ensure that we do not short change our citizens.
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LIVING LEGEND
The Legendary Myrtis Dightman in Crockett. Photo Credit LeAnn Mueller
in his last Pro Rodeo Association National Finals, placing seventh overall. He also had a small role as himself in Junior Bonner starring Steve McQueen. In 1987,
Dightman began working at the American Hat Company which manufactured and sold “Myrtis Dightman signature” hat designs. After retiring from bull
riding, Dightman was inducted into several Hall of Fames including the Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame as its first living African-American and the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in 1997. In 2001, Dightman was inducted into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame and in 2003, he entered the National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame. In 2003, he was also inducted into the Professional Bull Rider’s Ring of Honor. In tribute to his accomplishments, a bronze statue of Dightman was erected in the Porth Agricultural Indoor Arena in Crockett, Texas, where they hold an annual rodeo named after him. thehistorymakers.org
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