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Thursday, September 1, 2011

Bydee Murial




left to right) Dr. Charles, Urdy, Michael Perkins, Gwendolyn Greene, Mae Frances Rowlett,
Brian Josephs and Dr. Meria Carstarphen presents gift.
Bydee Murial dedicated at Kealing Middle School
Left to Right) Dr. Urdy looks on as Brian Josephs presents gift to Dr. Carstarphen. Villager Staff photos.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. President Gwendolyn Greene and Dr. Charles Urdy, Chairman, Austin Revitalization Authority officially dedicated the mural at Kealing Middle School, Tuesday, August 30, 2011. The mural was done by Brian "Bydeeman" Jopseph. Joseph, owner of the ByDee Art Gallery on E. 11th Street, in Austin completed the work in record time, because he is leaving Austin to move back to New York.
The public was welcomed to the dedication by Kealing Principal Michael Perkins. Austin Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Meria Carstarphen and number of school administrators were in attendance along with other school personel.
Delta Southwest Region Director, Mae Frances Rowlett of Dallas was also in attendance. She stated that she made the trip just after returning from Washington, D. C. for the dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial that was unveiled last week on the Washington Mall.
The Kealing project is the last in a series of murals that Joseph has done for several East Austin schools. He says that he hopes that this project will bring happiness to Kealing Middle SchoolAdministrators, Faculty, Parents and Students each time it is viewed.
Brian "ByDeeman" Joseph has been a part of the Austin community for more than 27 years. His work can be seen all over the Austin area. He says that he will be coming back from time, because he still has family here. However, he will be going to New York to spend some time with his mother.

CCAACC appoints new President/CEO


Natalie M. Cofield


The Board of Directors of the Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce (CCAACC)
has selected Natalie Madeira Cofield to serve as its new President and CEO.
Cofield will use her economic development, public affairs, and program management expertise to lead the organization as it works to enhance programming, expand and
deepen community relations and diversify its development portfolio.
"Ms. Cofield brings a breadth of knowledge and experience that will help
to elevate the Chamber and its members. We are thrilled and excited to
bring her on as our President," stated Juanita Stephens,
Chair of the CCAACC Board of Directors.
Cofield, has previously served in the capacity of management consultant
in New York, economic development consultant in Los Angeles, and economic development
director in Washington, DC. Most recently, Cofield was
President of NMC Consulting Group, a diversity consult- ancy with
specialization in business development, program management and public affairs.
In this capacity Cofield worked with national clients including the
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, the United Negro College Fundn,
the Merrill Lynch Foundation, and the Association for Enterprise Opportunity, among others.
A published author and expert on the topic of minority business development,
she has been called to testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on
Small Business on Access to Capital Disparities for Minorities Businesses
and has been profiled in national media outlets.
"Austin is a bourgeon- ing market that has received considerable national attention.
I look forward to expanding the Chamber to keep pace with the growth and
demands of the city and it’s African-American business community," stated Cofield who will be relocating from Washington, DC assumed her post on August 29, 2011.
Cofield is a graduate of Howard University in Washington, DC and the
Baruch School of Public Affairs in New York, New York.
The Capital City African American Chamber is an advocate for the creation, growth and
general welfare of African American businesses in the Austin area.
It actively promotes the expansion of business opportunities on behalf of its membership
through referrals, partnerships, seminars, technical assistance and marketing.