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VOL. 5 - NO. 21 SPECIAL EDITION OCTOBER - JANUARY 2015 groves.standard@yahoo.com / billyhollywoodgroves.com 50 CENTS

Groves Standard NEWSPAPERS ARE IMPORTANT VOICES

Boston, Massachusetts Skyline By Groves CEO

In the Book of Hosea in the Bible

statement whether you believe in the Bible or not. When I founded the Groves Standard Newspaper in 2010, I knew and fully understood that Afri-­can Americans were woefully un-­derrepresented in American media. The Groves Standard Newspaper provides knowledge and information which is vital to the African American people of East Texas, Texas and Afri-­can Americans across this nation. In my long career as a journalist, activist

served devastating things happening to African Americans and poor Ameri-­cans that were not reported, or acknowledged by main stream media in America. A great, wise man, the late Bud (The Old African Warrior) Johnson of

Houston, a journalist role model of

munications to accomplish your

sages and information out to the pub-­lic, you have to have your own lines of communication. Some of the same problems that Black, Brown and poor White people suffer in Texas, are also common to the state of Massachu-­setts. That is why the Groves Stand-­ard newspaper is expanding to in-­clude Springfield, Massachusetts news in the Boston, Massachusetts area. I guess the next logical question I

other newspaper, at a time when newspapers are supposed to be on

we have the internet, cable, television, local television, local radio, satellite stations and other sources of news information, historically speaking and to this day, there is nothing out there that delivers true, legitimate infor-­

ers, you have real people behind a newspaper with tangible and transpar-­ent identities, unlike the internet and other news media outlets which are wrapped in secrecy with a narrative, or message directed at certain seg-­ments of the population. I know the people of Massachu-­setts as in many other communities, have seen certain issues that matter not being taken seriously by their local

need a newspaper voice in Massa-­chusetts and other places, but when you will need a Deon Ballard of Springfield Mas-­sachusetts a community leader, tal-­ented organizer and former co-­host of a Blog Talk Radio Show will serve as Editor of the Massachusetts Groves Standard news. The purpose of the Groves Standard Newspaper Massa-­chusetts will be to have a voice and representation for the people of that area. Deon Ballard will be bringing the important stories and pictures that affect the people of Springfield, Bos-­ton and other areas of Massachu-­setts. The Groves Standard Newspa-­per (GSN) Massachusetts will deliver the news without fear or favor. The

people will have a voice in the GSN Massachusetts to speak their mind in a true and transparent way. We are asking the churches, businesses, the community and the people of Massa-­chusetts to get behind this paper and support it. We as concerned citizens and Americans have the right under the U.S. Constitution, to freedom of the press. Down through history news-­papers have been described as a

of the sense in the world to have something as powerful and influential

trol over, in our communities. God Bless America, Africa, Massachusetts and the Rest of the World.

Bishop Kurt Thompson & The Hampton Memorial COGIC Host

Gospel Great Pastor Kim Burrell

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Opinion / Outlook First Things First

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Hidden Girl: A True Story of Modern Slavery By Dr. Helen King , GNS Editor Human trafficking is a global problem with between14,500 and 17,500 human beings trafficked in the

ing sold for as little as $90.00 each. These estimates are based on data provided by the ENDIT Movement, a national awareness campaign to end

-­day slavery. The Global Center for Journalism and Democracy and the College of Criminal Justice at Sam Houston

GSN/CEO The Grand Jury in Ferguson, Mis-­souri which recently found no reason to indict Ferguson , Missouri Police Officer Darren Wilson, a white man, for the 2014 murder of 18 year old Mike Brown, a black youth, has sparked a national protest movement of mass demonstrations across America far from the small town of Ferguson Missouri. This unwarranted, deadly police shooting of an African Ameri-­can youth has brought the issue of race, American law enforcement and racism to the forefront. In my mind, racism is a complicat-­ed issue which seems to manifest itself most often in regard to situations involving Black Americans. In a lot of cases, racism is supported by every-­day Americans who do not seem to be aware of the fact that they are sup-­porting racist ideology and practices. Because of the inappropriate labeling

Reflections of A Poet ...

Willie Carwell, of Palestine, Texas and Guest Poet for the Groves Stand-­ard recently released his first pub-­lished book of poetry entit led

featured to the right) . A review of the book described it

es you in a way that leaves an imprint upon your heart , soul and mind. The photography of Shelia Galloway is breathtaking and fits the prose in a way that helps you feel the prose

chased from Barnes and Nobles. To make comments or have a conversation with Wille: email him at

State University in Huntsville, Texas, recently hosted a modern-­day slavery awareness program in conjunction with the national ENDIT Movement.

The True Story of a Modern-­Day Child

woman who was essentially given by her family to a wealthy Egyptian family as a house slave. Beginning when she was eight years old, her family left her with the Cairo family which moved, two years later to America and smuggled her into the Country. Shyima was held against her will in a windowless garage where she slept on a squalid mattress at night. During the day she was forced to clean and take care of children. She was often physically abused and nev-­er taken to a doctor even when she was sick. Shyima was not allowed to go to school. Finally, when she was thirteen years old, one of the neighbors tipped See Modern Slavery page 4

Dr. Ianthia Fisher of Crockett attended the memorable event and was privileged to meet and talk with Shyima Hall after her presentation.

and the stereotyping of Black people in America, many Americans simply have mentally, spiritually and emo-­tionally formed a negative opinion about Black people, especially young black men. This message has been so well promoted in America until a lot of Black people are afraid of other Blacks because they also see other black people as their enemy. The problem with this misplaced fear and paranoia of Black people in America is that we let real enemies of America operate

I truly believe that America has to wake up and realize we have a real racial problem in our nation. Everybody knows that if Mike

By Dr. Ianthia Fisher, Managing Ed. Mrs. Johnnie McKnight and Miss Roberta Mason, recently spear-­headed a radio campaign with support

Judge Erin Ford designed to support local students through educational encouragement via KIVY public ser-­vice announcements. The month-­long program consisted of 20 announce-­ments and closed out with a recogni-­tion program held at the Crockett ISD Administration Building. CISD Super-­intendent Terry Myers approved the project and was on hand to present participants awards. The following is a list of Initiative participants: Johnnie McKnight , Roberta Mason, Leola Fortenberry, Judge Erin Ford, Dominique Johnson Patterson, Billy

McCullough, James Hawkins, Dr. Ruth Groves Watson, Rose Scran-­ton , Crockett Mayor Robert Mead-­ows, CISD Superintendent Terry My-­ers, Mirron Willis, Tanasha Davis, Donald D. Ards, Hattie Hamilton, Dr. John Garner and Myesha Tillis. The Initiative was declared wonder-­fully successful by the community.

Participants: (L-­R) Hattie Hamilton, Mirron Willis (Actor) and Sis. Earlie Groves

Project Directors Johnnie McKnight and Roberta Mason with CISD Supt. Terry Myers

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Participant James Hawkins and Supt. Terry Myers

Crockett Local Protesters join in for a second rally in support of both Mike Brown and Eric Garner.

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By Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Crock-­ett recently showed love to the people of Crockett in the form of free deli-­cious food. The event was held at the Groves Educational Foundation on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Crock-­ett, Texas. Mt. Olive Baptist Church Pastor Joel Anderson of Houston, participated in the food give away with a hardy spirit. Rev. Anderson com-­

Tribute to The Reverend M.C. Davis, Sr.

of Huntsville, Texas

GSN/ CEO Rev. Lander Terry, Pastor of Nu-­Disciples Community Outreach Church of Grapeland, along with Rev. Lemuel Angerstien of Grapeland and Dr. Ianthia Fisher of Crockett, recently held a big day for the local youth of Houston County. The event was la-­

ported by a spirited group of people who came out and volunteered their time to the kids. Dr. Ianthia Fisher, Chief Operat-­ing Officer for the Groves Educational Foundation on Martin Luther King Blvd. in Crockett, where the event was held had these comments.

day, who are enjoying themselves, interacting with other kids and adults, eating, playing and receiving gifts, what an awesome opportunity for eve-­ryone to share in during this season of

working hard at the event also praised Rev. Lander Terry, Rev. Lemuel

The Groves Educational Founda-­tion (GEF) site is a designated com-­munity gathering place for local Afri-­can Americans. It is located on the grounds of the former Mary Bethune Elementary and Crockett Colored High School which were closed during integration. It is also the location of the W.M. Henry Gym which birthed nu-­merous professional athletes in many different sports. In later years it served as home for the Crockett Lift Center, one of the foundation sites for early childhood education for African Ameri-­can children in the Crockett area. In

GEF Historical Site Serves Local Outreach Efforts

By Dr. Helen King In Memoriam

Rev. Michael Craig Davis, Sr. December 28, 1955 November 3, 2014

The Reverend Michael C. Davis, Sr. was in his 22nd year of pastoring the Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church (GZMBC) at the time of his demise. His tenure as Pastor was a hallmark of fruitfulness clearly visible in the overall spir-­itual growth, welfare and prosperity of the Greater Zion Church Family and its influence in the local area and beyond. As Pastor of the largest predominately African American congregation in Huntsville and the surrounding communities, he set an outstanding personal example of Christian character and dynamic spiritual worship. Pastor Davis, a former SHSU student, served as a prison chaplain and pro-­vided oversight for the GZMBC prison ministry, among other spiritual and chari-­table outreach efforts in the community. He was a recipient of the local Roxie

-­weekly radio ministry simulcast on KSAM 1490 AM , KHVL 104.9 AM, and available on the internet. As a minister of the gospel his greatest accomplishment is the sheer number of people, many of whom are or were Sam Houston State University students, whose lives were positively impacted by his teaching, preaching, evangelizing

on his ministry, GZMBC is presently housed in an expanded, modern, contempo-­rary-­styled structure completed and dedicated in 2005. Pastor Davis and his wife, First Lady Deborah Davis, their sons Michael, Jr., Marlon, Matthew, and Mark and their extended family richly blessed the GZMBC family. At his home going service held on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at the Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church at 10: 00 AM, Deacon Board Chairman George

On earth and particularly at this Church, his memory will be greatly cherished

Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church

Rosemary Hamilton Kyle

The Mary Allen Museum of Afri-­can American Art and History , recent-­ly sponsored a book signing for one of

former students at the Mary Allen Her-­itage House. Rosemary Hamilton Kyle

tion of poems. The event held in

ing was well attended by former class-­mates , family and friends. Mary Allen Museum President, Jesselyn Reese was the event coordinator.

Dr. Ianthia Fisher, Rosemary Kyle, & Jesselyn Reese MAM President

Season of Love Outreach

Angerstien, Minister Julie Terry and the other adults and young people who helped make the Celebration a super success.

passed out hotdogs and drinks to the kids. His business partner Dre Bacon contributed to the positive efforts on this project. Rev. Lander Terry had

are going to have the opportunity to be even more of a blessing in the Season of Love future to our children by doing more

Rev. Lemuel Angerstien, who was praying and working with the youngsters when I spoke to him re-­

by his wife, teenage daughters and other church people from Grapeland. He commended the Nu-­Disciples See Season of Love Page 6

recent years it has served as an ongoing weekend meeting place for African American youth and a gath-­ering place for the disabled, seniors and retirees and as a cultural site for the Juneteenth Celebration, voter registration support effort and other community-­based events. Addition-­ally, the GEF has been an active site for spiritual outreach. Most re-­cently it was the site of two such activities by two community groups. (See featured stories Mt. Olive M.B.C. and Season of Love)

evangelize to the community until you

dedicated Deacon at Mt. Olive Baptist Church and a hard working Christian

passing out plates of food to the peo-­

then what we are doing is worth

See Mt. Olive Page 6

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 Brown had been a white kid, shot by a Black cop under the same conditions in Ferguson, Missouri, the outcome would have been different. spite the fact that we make up only a

It is of the upmost importance to our survival that we have everybody in our nation on the same team. Black peo-­ple have contributed as much to our

America. The case could be made that African Americans have contribut-­ed more than any race to America because they worked so long for America for free as slaves. I will end this article by saying this. America is supposed to be a Na-­tion under God, with Liberty and Jus-­tice for everyone. What that means is everybody should be treated the same regardless of color or race. When you have one race being held to an unfair standard and treated badly because of that difference, then you have a divid-­ed house and the Bible says a house divided against itself will not survive. God Bless America, Africa and the rest of the World.

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in order to vote in American elections. When Claude Watson of Crockett re-­cently brought me a copy of a 1962 Poll Tax receipt, it really hit me. The sight of that old Poll Tax receipt made me understand clearly what people had to go through to vote in the past. For African Americans, paying Poll Taxes was just one of the obstacles they faced in trying to exercise their right to vote. They were often beaten, killed and intimidated while attempting to vote in the past. I talked with a lot of Black people who were around during the Poll Tax days and they all agreed that the Poll Taxes were a heavy burden on them. Although the Poll Taxes were only one dollar and seventy-­five cents, the

fact that one had to pay it and were still under constant fear, made voting a very dangerous proposition.

What we do have now, are new laws which serve almost the same purpose that the Poll Tax Laws served in the past. New Voter I.D. Laws and inept political gerrymander-­ing laws, along with modern day polit-­ical bullying, are taking a toll on mi-­

that history repeats itself and I believe it. I also believe that we will look back at voter repression of all types in the future as something bad that we also had to overcome. God Bless Ameri-­ca, Africa and the Rest of the World.

MODERN SLAVERY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2

off child welfare authorities who inves-­tigated her situation. Her captors

remain in the U.S. and presently, at age 24, she shares her story with many U.S. groups involved in fighting human trafficking. The SHSU presentation was heart-­wrenching and many audience mem-­bers were visibly moved. One little known fact shared in the program is that the Houston, Texas, I-­10 corridor has been called the number one hu-­man trafficking corridor in the nation.

Miss Roberta Mason and Billy

Activists show their commitment to voting by encouraging community members to Vote during a Voter Registration Rally held on the lawn of the Houston County Court House .

By Dr. Ianthia Fisher , Managing Ed.

The former Burke Center, now known as Burke held an Open House for its newest facility, Angelina Mental Health;; which will serve as a one-­stop shop for persons requiring mental health services. Houston County is one of the Counties that will benefit from the services to be provided. On hand to welcome the many partici-­pants was Colonel Howard Daniel, Jr., Pastor, community leader, and Chair-­man of the Burke nine-­member Board of Trustees. Houston County Commu-­nity leader Dr. Willia Wooten also serves as Secretary of the Burke Board. Mayor Bob Brown, Lufkin, Rep;; Trent Ashby;; Susan Rushing Burke CEO and numerous individuals and organizations were present to share in the big event.

Burke Opens New Facility

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MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT SCENE

East Texas SHOUTOUTS!

Pastor Kim Burrell shares a hug and smiles with local Crockett friend, Business woman Lillian Marshal who is a an awesome gospel singer.

Gospel Great Pastor Kim Burrell Bishop Kurt Thompson recently introduced to some, but presented to most, noted Pastor Kim Burrell, cur-­

Bishop John L. McKnight, com-­munity icon, Pastor, musician, founder and builder of Churches of the Living God in Crockett and Grapeland, Tex-­as, will long be remembered for his many charitable contributions to the Houston County Community. Bishop John L. McKnight opened his doors to all. Whenever funding was needed he would give and host benefits for those in need. His Church was the spiritual home for the Spiritual All Stars and

churches were legendary for their

during their time of grief. He was a Pastor with a heart for the people and fully embraced community youth. It was never a question of skill if anyone wanted to participate;; everyone was always welcomed to display their tal-­ents or gifts at the Church of the Living God. Pastor McKnight will truly be missed by our community, but his legacy and many kind acts will live on

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leading ladies. Although, widely known for her singing she is also a renowned minister who serves as Pastor of the Love and Liberty Fel-­lowship Church of Houston, Texas and Talk Show Host. Pastor Burrell delivered an awesome message and shared prophetic insights with many of the participants. Following the service, a breakfast was held and the congregation was given an oppor-­

as she is lovingly called. Our Crockett community is truly blessed to have Pastor Kurt Thompson, whom Pastor Kim reminded us, is not only locally and regionally known, but also holds a national position with the COGIC. Congratulations to the now

Bishop John L. McKnight

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 the Grapeland Public Library, Edward Shep-‐herd, Slim Martin, Frank Tillis, BoNut, The Late Monster Martin, the Grapeland Sandies, Mr. and Mrs Polk Colter, W.L. Tillis and Famiy, The

Hop Radio Station Lufkin/ Nacogdoches, D.J. Ricksta, D.J. Warfield and D.J. Mookie, the Pruitt Family, The Tyler, Tx Crew Otis

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Jerry Stanmore and the late D.J. Matt Walker, Wash Allen, Jarvis Christian Col-‐lege, Texas College, Texas Southern Uni-‐versity, Grambling, Southern University, Miami Canes, Texas A&M, Prairie View, SHSU, SFA, Baylor University, Elmer and Shirley Mur-‐ray, Rev. and Sis. Winston Spencer Sr., Rev. and Sis. Oscar Henderson, The late Trayvon Martin, Eric Murray, Mike Brown and

T.R.U. Studios of East Texas re-­leased their new Peanut Festival 2K14 CD in late 2014. The CD fea-­

Meta 4, K-­9, C-­Dubb, Heavy Love, Moon, Mase Mask, T-­Shep and Bran-­dy. The CD was released at the Grapeland, Texas Peanut Festival 2014 and the people really enjoyed their performance.

Big High Fives go out to Zone 24 Television and their leadership,

and Buddha Ali Shaw. Zone 24, which has the potential to become another B.E.T., is doing a super job of promoting and giving exposure to rap music concerts and new rappers. Mr.

from Sacremento, California;; Ms. Eri-­th Legend;;

Wap 100;; Trend;; Southside Reggie;; Chuck O.G;;. Knowledge;; Pooca Leroy;; Paul Wall;; K.D;; Alan Flenroy;;,

Juan Sallas;; Texas Brass Band;; T-­Cash and Reggie were some of the people I saw displaying their talent on

told me T.R.U. Studios would be visit-­ing with Zone 24 in the near future about showing their videos on Zone 24 television.

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lately. I spoke with Young Knowledge recently in Crockett. He informed me

upcoming album release party. The Johnson brothers of Crockett and Huntsville are always on the cut-­ting edge of music and entertainment in East Texas. The Johnson Brothers brought world class entertainer D. J. Chose to Club Escape in Crockett in late November. Popular East Texas

Squad, Mase, Chris Bell and C-­Dubb were also on the show.

Young Knowledge

recently promoted from Superinten-­dent to Bishop in well-­attended ser-­vices held in Houston. Also present was longtime friend Rev. Myron Wad-­dle, Pastor of Union Prairie MBC of Porter Springs/Crockett.

EAST TEXAS SHOUT OUTS!

Clinton Allen, A.J. Phillips, Ja Marcus Moten, Case Robinson,Lucky Daniels, Terrion Hans-‐

bert, Harvey Stewart III, tony Robinson, Cordell Wooten, Javonte Mask, Coach Cook-‐

Antraneisha McKnight, Beverly Ross, Coach Andre Emmons and Springfield Mass.

Bishop Kurt Thompson presents Pastor Kim Burrell in Crockett at Hampton Memorial COGIC

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Bill Holcomb, Executive Director Kelley Stotts, Deputy Director

186 East Fannin Ave. Crockett, Texas 75835

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 Crockett is another member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. McCullough was working hard at the event. He

Former Crockett ISD Board Mem-­ber Claude Watson, had this to say.

of Crockett, former Crockett standout football player had these words about the event. ple looking out for Black people, this

Noah Wilkerson of Crockett is a longtime Gospel singer and member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Wilkerson

Marvin Mayes of Houston is the

attending Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

Charlie Harris of Crockett is a lifelong

longtime Crockett ISD employee and Mt. Olive Baptist Church member was also on hand assisting with serving and cooking. Thomas Runnels, Lonnell Single-­ton, Dr. Ianthia Fisher and Sis. Earlie Groves of Crockett were some of the people I saw at this very much appre-­ciated Event. Dr. Fisher who is a Min-­ister and Managing Editor of the Groves Standard Newspaper and one of the founders of the Groves Educa-­tional Foundation had this to say.

Crockett we are more than happy to host this positive event at the Groves Foundation. We truly believe it is im-­portant that members of the communi-­ty take responsibility for giving back to the community. I know that the givers and the receivers were blessed by the event. Special thanks to the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Family and Pastor.

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Community Outreach Church, First Baptist Church of Grapeland and the Grapeland Cowboy Church for their dedication to the project. one of the many positive endeavors that were held this past year at the Groves Educational Foundation in Crockett. Kudos go out to the Groves Educational Foundation in Crockett, Dr. Ianthia Fisher and the GEF Board, who are continuing to sponsor posi-­tive programs in Crockett and Hou-­ston County. Dr. Fisher was all smiles when

an outreach ministry, outside the Church walls, they are talking about doing something like this once a

SEASON OF LOVE

MT. OLIVE MBC All Treats No Tricks

Treats were handed out by (L-­R) Paula Hackett, Gwen Spurlock, Dr. Fisher and Sheniece Price. Pictured Top & Right Community trick-­or-­treaters.

Kudos go out to new Crockett High School Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Jimmy Thomp-­son. Coach Thompson, a former state championship coach, took the 2014 Crockett High Bulldogs football team deep into the Texas State 3-­A football playoffs. Under Coach Thompson and new CISD Superinten-­dent Dr. Terry Myers, the entire CHS athletic and academic programs are really looking great. Former Crockett, Texas resident Cartier Martin is currently playing for the Detroit Pistons of the NBA. Car-­tier is an original member of the Crockett Boys and Girls Club. He is the son of former Crockett High All American basketball player Melvis Wooten of Crockett and Crockett High

School graduate Denise Martin of Crockett. Martin is also the niece of Hall of Fame Rodeo Cowboy Myrtis Dightman. Huntsville High School, Texas and Oklahoma State All American defensive back Justin Gilbert is hav-­ing a great season playing for the Cleveland Browns of the NFL. Gilbert is a talented athlete with a bright fu-­ture in the NFL. Keep up the good work Justin Gilbert. High fives go out to those Navasota High Rattlers who won the state (Texas 4-­A) Football Championship behind some talented exceptional athletes. football playoffs Championship games in all Division from 1-­A 6-­

new stadium in Dallas. There were college scouts at every game held at

last money that Texas High Schools have Division One College level foot-­ball players at every Division Level, including Texas High School 6-­man football teams. For the record, Adrian Peterson (Palestine, TX);; Earl Campbell (Tyler, TX);; and Eric Dickerson (Sealy, TX)

-­time greats from small Texas Towns.

The Groves Educational Founda-­tion (GEF) in conjunction with the Community Trick or Treat on the Square supplied the surrounding neighborhood with candy and other treats. Although the event was spon-­sored by the Groves Foundation it was a joint effort involving community members and the Foundation. Treats and candy were obtained through community donations. A special thanks to the following donors: Rev. Anderson and the Mt. Olive MB;; Bro.

New Pleasant Grove MBC;; Victor Si-­mon and Matt Simon (Masonic Mem-­

bers);; Charlie Harris;; Evelyn Black;; Paula Hackett;; Beverly and Rev. Johnny Taylor;; Gwen Spurlock;; Chris and Sheneice Price and the GEF. Dr. Fisher, COO of the Foundation stated

Corey Hicks Houston County Extension Agent

that the event was well attended. She says plans are being made for next year to reinstate the community carni-­val held in previous years.

Corey a Crockett native and Prairie View A&M Cooperative Ext. Program g r a d u a t e i s

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601 East Goliad Crockett, Texas 75835

Fed Ex, Emails, Faxing, Bible Imprinting, Embroidery,

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Located On the Square in Crockett

Owner, Joni Clonts

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Let Us Host Your Next Event! Victoria Groves Essien, Owner

Morality Village

East Texas SHOUT OUTS !

Jesus Christ, President Barack Obama, Dr. Ruth Groves, Governor Deval Patrick of Mass. Dr. Brenda Atchison, Rev. Delvin Atchison, Rev. Al Sharp-‐ton, Justin Gilbert, Wendy Davis, Rev. Hosea Dolphus,

Davis, roy and Shirley Molonson, the Crockett High Bulldogs football team, Mirron Willis, Dr. Carolyn Jackson, Jim Ervin, The Ervin Family, the Cooper

Berry Family, Zone 24 Television, the Bolton Family, Rev. Lance Mann, C-‐

About Time Maga-‐zine, the East Texas Informer, D.J. Wizz Sr., Tamela Mann, St. Luke Baptist Church, (Crockett), Bethel Baptist Church (Crockett) Judge Erin Ford, D.J. Rich

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (Crockett), Bishop Kurt Thompson and Elect Lady Thompson and the

Hampton Memorial COGIC (Crockett), First Baptist Churches of (Crockett, Lovelady and Kennard); Rising Star Baptist Church (Grapeland), Chester Crawford, James and Rose McCullough, Deon Ballard, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Price, Rob T. Turner, JayZee and Beyonce, Ferguson, Mo. And New York City Peaceful Protes-‐tors, The Robbins Family, KIVY Radio Station, Dr. Lynn Ray Ellison, Johnny and the late Vera Adams, Dr. J. Garner, the National Action Network, Houston Style Magazine, African American News & Issues, U.S. Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee, U.S. Rep. Al Green, State Rep. Sylvester Turner, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Tex-‐ans, New England patriots, Oakland Raiders, The Marshall Family, the Wiley Family, the McKnight Family, Terry Meyers, Crockett ISD Superintendent, Crockett Head Coach A.D. Thompson, The Crockett Public Library,

See East Texas Shout Outs page 5

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by Deon Ballard GSN MA/ Editor I remember the saying it takes a village to raise children, but what if the village practices more immorality and injustice than positive reinforcements. We have to understand what we allow now to fester and propagate could decimate our near future .I think we need more sound role models for our children. Thinking that what you do only affects your life not others is un-­realistic. Your community interlocks with other communities. Thinking this way seems very foolish to me. We must combat this ignorance with bet-­ter parenting skills, a more affective educational system and also more inspiring entertainment. Effective parenting has been the most underrated topic and most would

always followed by watching your dai-­ly news and imagining he or she must have been a victim of bad parenting, or none whatsoever. When there are many problems in our foster care sys-­tem, children being homeless add to the under development of our youth today. We have words for the after-­math, but never raise eyebrows about the prevention of actions leading into this life of criminal activity. Our education system has taken many direct blows to the core of its

foundation. Even though there are so many disturbing issues within our cur-­rent academia, I want to focus on the interaction with the village with its problematic activity. As a community, especially in our public schools, we are allowing our children arts and oth-­er extra-­curricular events to become obsolete. We then wonder why our children are not getting their High school diplomas. There have been studies showing that when arts pro-­

mental stimulation increases in vari-­ous subjects in their curriculum. People will say an idle mind is the

used, abused on something that isn't building up their morals. We often

entertaining our children. We fail to realize what they ingest unconscious-­ly is moving their moral compass in the wrong directions. I also believe that we have to be more vocal to have more appropriate programming for our children shows and video games. We can create a true abundance to our society that could give our next generation a better chance for a much-­needed boost-­-­distilling morals and values in every way, to create better role models..

DEDICATION With Love and Sympathy

Houston, Keith Jerome Allen Jr. , Tamier Wright, Cleveland, Ohio, Eric Gardner-­Staten, Island, NY, NY, Bish-­op John McKnight, James McKnight, Brenda Loy Gourley, Paul Krause TBN Founder, Sis. Christine Roberts, Renate Fenese Thompson Harris, Houston, Texas daughter of Rev. An-­

gus and Shirley Thompson and the niece of NFL Hall of Famer football star Ken Houston. Robin Williams, comedian/movie star, Rev. Michael Davis, Pastor of Greater Zion Baptist Church, Huntsville, Texas, Clinton Allen, Dallas, Texas (killed by Dallas P.D. last year), Dorothy Johnson Baker, Crockett, George Shaw and Odia McQuirter.

Ferguson Solidarity/Demilitarization Rally by Deon Ballard GSN MA/ Editor On Thursday, August 28, 2014 in Springfield, Massachusetts a very peaceful protest for Michael Brown took place on State Street a few doors down from the Arise Office. Frank Cincotta, who's a part of Arise, orga-­nized the rally with a list of speakers and performers. Frank Cincotta;; Tomeka Ligon;; Chris Manning;; Ben Grosscup;; Vira Cage;; Sheldon El-­Amin Alexander;; OUTNOW! Spring-­field Youth;; Jesse Lederma;; Deon Ballard and Toy of Nlistic Soldiers, and a few extra speakers and per-­formers made up the roster. The evening started with chants and holding signs on the four corners of State Street. Lots of people in their vehicles honked their horns and pumped their fists, including a few police officers and a bus driver. After the chants it was time for the speak-­ers and performers. During this time it was announced that a female mem-­ber of Arise was arrested some time before the rally and would be kept overnight, but it didn't stop the posi-­tive vibes of brotherhood and sister-­hood, nor did it stop people passing

by in their vehicles cheering us on. Every speaker and performer power-­fully expressed themselves. After the performances were over there was briefly more chanting and holding up signs. Afterwards in the Arise office speakers and performers exchanged contact information to keep in touch and conversed on political subjects. There was no violence that occurred, just a peaceful rally bringing people together in love and peace.

Peaceful demonstrators and speak-­ers in Springfield, Massachusetts.