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EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA'S MINORITY VOICE - S

] Eastern North Carolina's
~ Minority Voice

"In my writing as much as I could, I
tried to find the good, and

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praise it.
Alex Haley

WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 23, 1996

By CONRAD W. WORRILL

The Kwanzaa season is right
around thecorner and, once again,
the National Black United Front
(NBUF), Chicago chapter, is pre-
paring for our sponsorship of the
annual citywide Karamu Ya Imani
(Feast of faith ) Kwanzaa celebra-
tion.

This year
Ts Karamu Ya Imani
Kwanzaa celebration will be held
on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997 at
Kennedy King College, 6800 S.
Wentworth. The celebration will
begin at noon.

It is estimated that more than
18 million African-Americans par-
ticipate in some sort of Kwanzaa
event. In the wake of the nsing
African Centered Education Move-
ment in America, it is important
that every segment of the African-

American community begins pre-
paring for the Kwanzaa season. In
order for this to occur, parents,
teachers, principals, ministers,
business people, and community
activists must begin preparation
immediately.

The first question that should
be asked in preparation for the
Kwanzaa season is, what is
Kwanzaa and why is it as impor-
tant for African-American people?
In the 1960s, the Black Power ex-
plosion shook up America and suc-
cessfully began the dismantling of
the legal system of racial segrega-
tion in the south. However, many
Blacks felt there was a deeper
meaning to the ideas of freedom,
justice, and equality that had not
been advocated by the Civil Rights
Movement. .The call for Black

BY ALVIN PEABODY Increased attention was brought
to the public when two Ballou High
School students were found mur-
dered last April just blocks apart
from another in southeast Wash-
ington, D.C. Then two months
later, the Lody of an unidentified
Black female was found gagged
near a vacant apartment complex
and several weeks afterr that, an-
other Black female was discovered
in a wooded area, approximately
three miles from where the bodies
of the two Ballou female students
were found. And in nearby Prince
George
Ts County, Maryland, Nia
Owens, a student at Northwest-
ern Senior High School, was found
dead near her school.

~The head of the Metropolitan
Police Department
Ts Homicide Di-
vision has told the Informer that
his agency is
omaking an efforts
�
in trying to reopen hundreds of
unsolved cases involving the stran-
gulation deaths of more than 100
African-American females within
the last 10 years in the District of
Columbia. At least 40 of those
cases occurred east of the
Anacostia River.
'
oLet me tell you,
� said Com-
mander Alan J. Dreher,
owe are
doing everything in our power to
not only re-open these unsolved
cases, but we're also doing every-

thing
oWe have been in contact with
we can to find out how and why __ Prince George
Ts police and we have
they were killed.
� concluded that there is certainly

By HOWIE EVANS
Am News Sports Editor

president of development.
oI
deserve this,
� says the winningest
coach (405-157-16) in college foot-
ball history.
oI would like the
chance to go out a winner,
� in-
sisted the coach as media types
from across the country invaded
the campus this week .

Robinson has his supporters on
and off the campus, as well as
around the nation. But there is

The Grambling State Univer-
sity community is being ripped
apart as Coach Eddie Robinson
fights to continue for one more
year. Now 77 years of age, with the
past 55 as Grambling
Ts head foot-
ball coach, Robinson refuses to re-
sign and assume the duties of vice

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oSBE ALL YOU CAN BE?.... That's just what Private Dante
Johnson intends to do. A 96 g te and former Rose High

football player, the
~M
T Voice staff watched our brother grow
into quite a young man. Dante, shown above, visited with his
Sister Sharon Grice, and other members of his family

wing the successful completion of his basic training. He is
obligal his way to Fort Texas, to continue his military
obligations.

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Power by Congressman Adam
Clayton Powell, Kwame Turu
(a.k.a. Stokely Carmichael), and
others gave a new impetus for the
Black Liberation Movement in
America.

When the smoke cleared from
the Watts rebellion in 1965, an
organization emerged in the Los
Angeles, California area called

oUS.
� Its leader, Dr. Maulana
Karenga, became a noted spokes-
man for the independence, libera-
tion, and the acquisition of power
for African-American people.

After intense study of African
cultural traditions, Karenga es-
tablished the only nationally cel-
ebrated, indigenous, non-heroic
Black holiday in the United States
that he called Kwanzaa. The

no relationship between the mur-
der in D.C. and that of the young
student,
� Capt. Dreher said Tues-
day.

Since the deaths of 15 year old
Chameka Lazenby and 15 year--
old Nickeshia Semple, pressure by
community activists and residents
have been placed on the Metro-
politan Police Department to bring
closure to most of these unsolved
murders of Black women in D.C.

Intheinterviewnew,Capt.Dreher .

told the Informer that several sus-

pects have been brought in for ~

questioning regarding the
Lazenby-Semple murders.

oYes, there are several individu-
als we are looking at, some of whom
have been reinterviewed by our
Cold Case Squad,
� said the Homi-

cide commander, who refused to

Coach Robinson Pleads For One More Year

also a groundswell movement of
people, some loudly suggesting
the coach should retire. A large
group of influential alumni are
pressuring Grambling president
Dr. Raymond Hicks to force the
coach to resign, or outright re-
place him. James Bradford,
Grambling
Ts national alumni
president, is among those seeking
achange. One of the most influen-
tial Blacks in the state of Louisi-
ana, Bradford says
oNo one can
question what Coach Robinson
has meant to Grambling. But at
some point, we have to think about
what is best for the future of this
university, not what is best for
Eddie Robinson. No football coach

See, Coach Robinson, page 2

Why African

By STEPHEN FRALEY

Kwanzaa was born out of the
Black nationalism of the 1950s
and 1960s. As large numbers of
African nations gained indepen-
dence, our cultural identity with
the motherland bloomed. For the
first time, we became proud of our
African ancestry.

When Elijah Muhammad,
Malcolm X and others spoke of
nationalism, physical separation
was the ultimate goal. This fright-
ened many of our people. The idea
of a separate nation has lost favor
over the ears, but the mention of
nationalism still engenders those
old fears.

Fortunately we have more pal-
atable definition s of nation. We've
put too much blood and sweat into
the United States to just walk
away. And the thought that
America would surrender part of
herself for any cultural or ethnic
group is beyond comprehension.
Black nationalism in the modern
sense is focused an the men tal,
emotional, economic, political and
social aspects of our lives. The es-
sence of a nation is not separate
territory but, common interests,
customs, origins, his tory and lan-

guage.
Kwanzaa is a Kiswahili term
which means
othe first fruits ofthe

Black communities around the
country preparing for Kwanzaa ;

concept of Kwanzaa, as Karenga
established it, was derived from
the African custom of celebrating
the harvest season. Karenga ex-
plains that
othe origins of Kwanzaa
on the African continent are in the
agricultural celebrations called the

ofirst fruits
� celebrations and to a
lesser degree the full or general
harvest celebrations. It is from
these first fruit celebrations that
Kwanzaa gets its name which
comes from the Swahili phrase

~Matunda Ya Kwanzaa.
�

Karenga further explains,
oThe
first fruit celebrations are recorded
in African history as far back as
Egypt and Nubia and appear in
ancient and modern times in other
classical African civilizations such
as Ashantiland and

D.C. Police Continue Probe Into Deaths of 125 Black Women
Several Suspects Under Questioning In Ballou

Students Case

identify the suspects.
oWe rely
heavily on community assistance
for any information that can help
us,.
�
oI
Tve heard that there were
suspects in the case and I
Tm very
pleased to hear that,
� said Rahim
Jenkins, head of the Lazenby-
Semple Community Task Force,
which is comprised of various busi-
ness, andcivic leaders.

Tabernacle Missionary Baptish Chruch recently installed a new pastor... Rev. Barry Berryhil

neekt iad

Sister Teresa McCoy, personality of Radio Station WOOW
Ts

oLife Situations
� has lots of reasons to smile these days... one of
which is the fact that her efforts to help save the South Greenville
Boys & Girls Club have not been fruitless. Donations were
received to allow the Boys & Girls Club to remain open. Happy
Holidays to all are sent from Sister McCoy!

Staff Photo: Jim Rouse

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who is shown above with his wife and family while on a leisure shopping visit to one of the local
malls. Congratulations to Tabernacle and best wished to Pastor Berryhill.

Staff Photo: Jim Rouse

- Americans continue to resist Kwanzaa

harvest.
� It is an annual event
observed from Dec. 26 through Jan.
1. During this time, we pay tribute
to our ancestors and celebrate our
rich culture. Dr. Maulana
Karenga, a Black studies profes-
sor founded Kwanzaa in 1966 as
an expression of cultural national-
ism. | Nguzo Saba, the seven
principles of Kwanzaa, are excel-
lent guidelines for lifting our selves
and redoubling our efforts toward
human rights and equal opportu-
nity. We must do our best to incor-
porate the Nguzo Saba into our
most fundamental beliefs, values,
thoughts and goals. The seven
principles are: Umoja (unity),
Kujichagulia (self-
determination), Ujima(collective
work and responsibility), Ujamma
(cooperative economics), Nia (pur-
pose), Kuumba (creativity), and
Imani (faith).

Kwanzaa has been observed in
America for 30 years. Why do so
many continue to resist celebrat-
ing it?

The first day of Kwanzaa fol-
lows so closely after Christmas
that many Christians misperceive
it as a competing religious holi-
day. Others find it difficult to cel-
ebrate Kwanzaa after a busy
Christmas season. It remains sec-

ongary or forgotten.

Second, some of our people are
simply unaware of Kwanzaa. It is
unfortunate that in 1996 so many
are still linked by common prob-
lems rather than common goals,
failing individually rather than
succeeding as a group. A common
consciousness is needed.

Third, there are others who have
lost hopein our progress and choose
not to
owaste
� their time. Apathy
is our worst enemy, and these
brothers and sisters ought to think
long and hard about the legacy
they
Tre passing on to their chil-
dren.

Fourth, alienation also keeps
Black people from celebrating
Kwanzaa. All of us have been
brainwashed by the media
Ts nega-
tive portrayals of Africa. These
negative images continue to con-
trol many. They are so alienated
and confused that the mere men-
tion of African words or customs
embarrasses them. It is difficult
to reverse this trend because we
lack mainstream media support.
If folks saw Kwanzaa covered in
the news, on talk shows and in
dramas and sitcoms, they would
gradually embrace the concept.
There should be an annual televi-
sion special which would delin-
eate the seven principles with dis-
cussion, celebration a

ment. i,
Finally, I believe that some Afri-
T
can-Americans refuse to celebrate
Kwanzaa due to subconscious fear
of offending white people (e.g. su-
pervisors, colleagues and friends).
There is the assumption that to
embrace one
Ts culture is tanta-
mount to denigrating another cul-
ture. Folks need to realize thatitis
not about superiority, but choice.
Embracing Kwanzaa demands
open-mindedness. It demands that
we learn about ourselves and be-
come involved in the struggle for |
independence, dignity and respect.
~
Kwanzaa implores us to identify |
with our African heritage and to
be proud of our accomplishments
the world over. It demands that
we have the courage to change and 7
the commitment to continue grow- :
ing. In essence, to overcome our
resistance to Kwanzaa demands
T
that we develop a new perspective
on life. Stephen Fraley is a
graduate teaching assistant at the
Consortium ofthe Niagara Fron-
tier, a prison college program. He
is also resident directorofthe Com-
munity Preparation Center and |
editor of Echoes Literary Maga- =
zine, a college publication. He is
doing 20 years to life for murder _
and will be eligible for parole in
2001. * ay

BEATRICE MAYE

10 Habits of
HAPPY
FAMILIES

1: Physically and verbally ex-
pressing your love.

2: Talking out problems. When
you don
Tt talk about things that
bother you, they fester and often
get worse.

3: Having shared goals. com-
mon goals serve to unify a family
and give members a reason to sup-
port one another, like a vacation
together, can make your family

ea like a strong unit.

.. ¢�,� Pelion eater in times of
- adversity. Teamwork is crucial
_ during tough times because with-

out it, it
Ts easy for a family to draw
apart and star blaming one an-
other for whatever is wrong.
6: Sharing fun together, fun
times. Doing things together -
whether eating meals, going to

_ church or spending Saturday af-

ternoon at the movies - gives fami-
lies a needed break from routine
chores.
oThis break lets them re-
lax together and see new interest-
ing sides to one another
�.

6: Making your marriage a pri-
ority. Couples would be wise to
put as much energy into their
marriage as into their kids be-
cause a strong marriage makes for
~ strong and happy family. Know-
ing that their parents
T marriage is
safe and stable makes the chil-
dren feel secure, and gives every-
one in the family a solid base of
love to grow on.

7: Giving children chores. Pick-
ing up clothes, their clothes, rooms
cleaned every day and helping out
with the nightly dishes. While
kids sometimes gripe about doing
things around the house chores
actually help them feel happier
about themselves. This is because
completing their chores proves to
kids that they can be responsible.

8: Limiting how much televi-
sion your family watches. The

conned families wiih half as
much TV as the average American
family - 7 1/2 hours as opposed to-
15 hours a week, says Phillip R.
Kunz, Ph.D., pro of sociology at
Brigham Young University and
co-author of a 10 year study on
happy families. Why does TV add
up toa happier family? Simple:
oIf
you spend less time watching TV,
you will naturally have more time
and energy to spend doing family
things that will bring you closer
�,
says Kunz.

9: Celebrating family history.
Allyson Denning has raised her
kids on tales of her grandmother
and grandfather, who worked their
way up from poverty to become a
store owner.
oEven though my
children have never met them, they
are their heroes
�, says the 42-year
old nurse.

Allyson is smart. When you
pass down family stories and tra-
ditions, you give your family the
sense that it is special and unique,
adding to its overall happiness,
says Kunz..

10: Having outside friends and
activities: Families who do every-
thing together run the risk of ei-
ther growing bored with one an-
other for taking one another for
granted. The key -is to have a good
balance between family activities
and outside ones. That way, you
really appreciate the them you do
have together.

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WORDS TOLIVEBY Coach Robinson

-Sarah B: wants to go out losing, but in sat-
By: Ban iatplitg the coach: should we watch

"
"
"
" our school continue to fall?
� ques-

tioned Bradford.
oIt
Ts about win-
LESSEN THE STRESS ning,
� said Bradford.

People don
Tt pay to come and
watch a losing team.
� In a meet-

1, Learn to live simply, focusing ing with Robinson on Tuesday

on what's truly important. (Dec. 3) after Grambling
Ts 17-12
2. Don
Tt answer the telephone loss to Southern in the Bayou Clas-
during dinner. sic, Hicks respectfully asked

3. Stop trying to please

Robinson to resign so the univer-
everybody. Start pleasing

_.8ity could move forward. Robinson

yourself. .
o sdeniéd he had been asked to re-
4. ae out an hour a ras. for sign. But, his wife Doris said in-
solitude.

deed it was true.
oHe feels the
university hasn
Tt been fair with
him,
� said Doris Robinson, who for
a number of} ears has urged her
_ husband to resign.

* Robinson/publicly states he will
step asid¢ if asked, but will coach

5. Set aside one day a rock for
rest and renewal.

6. For every
oYes
� , let there be a
SNio
�
T,

7, Don
Tt squander precious
resources: time, creative energy,

emotion. - _ Text séAson
oif they let me.
� For
8. Never make a promise you
ois part, the man in the middle,
can
Tt keep. Hicks, says,
oWe have had ongoing
9, Allow an extra half-hour for discussions about Coach
everything you do. Robinson
Ts future, but we have not
10. Always carry something issued any ultimatums to him.
�

interesting to read. James Bradford says,
oThis is-

11. Breathe - deeply and often. sue with the coach is not new. It
Ts
12. Drink pure spring water - lots been going on all season. Even
of it. before the losing continued. We
13. Always opt for comfort. wanted to be fair and let him make
14. Cultivate gratitude the decision as to when he would
15. Be instead of do. leave. But he never did. It
Ts not
16. Exchange security for fair to the school.
� Hicks has no
serenity. desire to have as his legacy, the
17, Luxuriate in your senses. man who fired Eddie Robinson,
18. If you don
Tt love it, live who obviously has the upper hand
without it. in this controversy. Coaches and
19. Let Mother Nature nurture. | 2dministrators within the South-

20. Go to bed at 9 o
Tclock twicea Western Athletic Conference

week. (SWAC) and around the country
21. Move - walk, dance, run, find 2F�,� Supporting Robinson.
a sport you enjoy. Hicks is in a Catch-22 situation.

' Public sentiment is against the
firing of Robinson. But he realizes
Robinson
Ts departure would be in
the best future interests of the
school.

If Hicks gives in to Robinson, he
will be perceived as
oweak
� by the
alumni and his future at
Grambling would definitely be
jeopardized.
oIt
Ts his call,
� said a
former Grambling All-American.

22. Begin and end the day with
prayer, meditation, reflection.
23. Strive for realistic deadlines.
24. Approach problems as
challenges.

25. Nurture friendships.

26. Honor your aspirations.

27. Savor beauty.

28. Cherish your dreams.

29. Don
Tt be afraid of your

passion. are .
30. Search for your authentic self Le Sie to0 see Coes! SUE

. this. But Hicks must do what is
until you find her.

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best for theschool. Coach Robinson
"
is a great man. But he can
Tt goon
"
forever. He must realize what he
Ts
"
doing. He has to stop thinking
about himself. I know, I had to
walk away myself. It
Ts hard. We
all love Coach, but this is =e
all of us.
�

Earlier this week, a source in
Ruston, La., told the Amsterdam
News,
oCoach was real upbeat
about being considered to coach
for another year. It would prob-
ably be a smart thing to do if all
parties agree to give him another
year. The 400 wins killed him,
�
said our source. .

oHe was so busy going around
the country, heignored recruiting.
They missed out on a lot of play-
ers.
�

Robinson, realizing his back is
against the wall, has hit the re-
cruiting trail. Saturday, he will be
in the New Orleans State 5 differ-
ent class championships at the
New Orleans Superdome.

oOne more year would mean a
lot to me,
� said Robinson, who ago-
nized through a second consecu-
tive losing season (3-8), and the
fourth in the past 10 years.
oI know
a lotof the alumni want me to go,
�
says Robinson,
obut I love
Grambling and it
Ts hard to just
give it up.
�

Those urging Robinson to resign
point to some serious issues sur-
rounding the program. He faced
up to his team in 1995 when they
didn
Tt receive their Heritage Bow]
rings from the 1994 game as prom-
ised. A potential boycott was pre-
vented. The players eventually
received their rings. .

The school
Ts athletic programs,
in particular the men
Ts and
women
Ts basketball programs as
well as the football program, has
been under NCAA scrutiny for the
past eight months. Charges of
grade changing, illegal practices
and other infractions have been
cited.

oT'd like to go out coaching,
� said
Robinson.
oThe fish don
Tt bite for
me. The golf ball doesn
Tt roll. Foot-
ball is all I know. I want to go ont
swinging.
�

Many say the coach has finally
struck out, and now it
Ts time to let
someone else step to the plate. Bit
there are strong indications Rob
may get another year. When you
think of all his accomplishments
and what he has meant to
Grambling, perhaps he should get
another year. But another losing
season will severely hamper tiie
program.

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g\purgh, Pa., is an exhibit portray-
gts youthful African Americans

othat have been killed and a num-
per of poems and portraits done by

local residents.
Ironically, there is a portrait
done by a youth, who had been

charged (found
onot guilty
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the murder ofa person whose name

~Blame game for economic,

and photograph appeared on the
blackboard.

As I drove home, I reflected on
the question, what has the com-
munity really done about the shoot-

In loving memory

.4 ROBERT LEE GASKINS; SR.
, was born on December16, 1935 to

othe late William & Annabelle
"Gaskins in Pitt County, North

~Catolina. Robert graduated from
South Ayden High School on May

nr24, 1956. Robert met his future

9wife as asophomore in high school,

-vit was love at first sight. Immedi-

~ately after finishing high school,
» he relocated to Jersey City, New

oJersey. Over the years the rela-

o*tionship continued into holy mat-

oYimony on May 18, 1961. Out of

othe marriage they
~had four chil-
ardren, Marilyn L. Gaskins Mills,

the second child, which was a girl,

x was stillborn, followed by his only
_qgon, Robert Gaskins Sr. and last,

Maurice Gaskins.

_ His first job was employment at

~a radiation company, after several

oYears it was relocated to Buffalo,
New York. At that time, he was

avgiven the option to relocate with
sethe company or attend a training

program to prepare him for fur-
;rther employment. He selected to
_ train 1 in auto body repair in New-

oark, New Jelsey. During his ap-

'renticeship he was given a job in

oBayonne, New Jersey. Out of that

iwemployment was born the Gaskins
-sAAuto Body Repair. He was self
-yemployed for seven years. Then,
, after discussing with his wife, they

decided to relocate to Silver Spring,
Maryland in which options seemed

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working self employed part time,
but soon after relocating he devel-
oped an allergy to paint. His whole
life seemed to shatter. He then
heard about a landscaping pro-
gram which was recently imple-
mented at the Montgomery County
government, he worked there un-
til the landscaping program was
contracted out in 1985 He and his
family moved to Baltimore, Mary-
land in 1979. He attended St.
Mark
Ts diligently for many years.
In 1982 under the leadership of
Rev. Bernard Keels, he joined St.
Mark
Ts United Methodist Church.
Then he had an option to apply for
employment in several areas, he
decided to apply for a bus driver
position and since then and until
he departed his life he had been
employed as a bus driver for Mont-
gomery County government. He
had received numerous awards for
safe driving record such as certifi-
cates, cups, plaques and a gold
watch.

He leaves to mourn: his wife of
thirty-five years, Verna Ruth
Gaskins; two daughters, Marilyn
L. Gaskins Mills and Maurice
Gaskins; one son, Robert
GaskinsJr.; one grandson, Robert
Gaskins III (his pride and joy), one
granddaughter, Danyell Johnson;
his sisters, Mary Gaskins Benekins
of Jersey City, NewJersey, Willie
Carol Forbes, Alice Forbes Wilson
and Gloria Forbes of Ayden, North
Carolina; two brothers, Grady

Gaskins of Greensville, North
Carolina and Donald Forbes of
Newark, New ersey; six sisters-in-
law, Mary Lawson Ellison of Flush-
ing, New York, Vernell Gaskins of
Greensville, North Carolina,
Rosalee Moore, Ellen Moore and
Ella Moore of Grifton, North Caro-
lina and Carol Forbes of Newark,
New Jersey; five brothers-in-law,
Ronnie Benekins of Jersey City,
New Jersey, Rev. Charley Wilson
of Ayden, North Carolina, Willie
Ellison of Flushing, New York,
Jonas Moore and William Moore
of Kinston, North Carolina. He
leaves approximately fifty nieces
and nephews; one uncle, James
Ellison and one aunt, Mattie Can-
non.

For everything there is a season,
and a time for every matter under
heaven; a time to be born, and a
time to die; a time to plant, and a
time to pluck up what is planted; a
time to kill, and a time to heal; a
time to break down, and a time to
build up; atime to weep, and atime
to laugh; a time to mourn, and a
time to dance; a time to cast away
stones, and a time to gather stones
together; a time to embrace, and a
time to refrain from embracing; a
time to seek, and a time to lose; a
time to keep, and a time to cast
away; a time to rend and a time to
sew; a time to keep silence, and a
time to speak; a time to love, and a
time to hate; a time for war, and a
time for peace.

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ing, murder and terrorism that
runs rampant throughout our com-
munities?

In 1863, President Abraham Lin-
coln signed the Emancipation Proc-
lamation and in the 60
Ts we sang

oWe Shall Overcome.
�

In the 1990s, asmall minority of
our children have gone completely
over the edge. They show no re-
spect for the lives or property of
other people.

We wring our hands and com-
plain, but far too many of us have
permitted this minority of hood-
lums to intimidate us.

It
Ts common on certain corners
to see these thugs with all kind of
hair styles, strutting and swag-
gering, trying to look as intimidat-
ing as possible.

These hoodlums double park in
the streets and dare you to blow
your horn. They congregate at bus
stops tothe extent that some people
will ride to the next stop to get off.
One of the most devastating as-
pects is those animals, who get
away briefly, brag and tell others

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social woes masts S

how they snuffed some body. They
don
Tt realize, and may not even
care, that they are doing the Klan
Ts
work. The only difference is they
wear colors instead of whitesheets.

What will we, the community do
about this situation? Who is the
majority community? The major-
ity community consists of you and
I, mothers and teachers, concerned
adults, preachers, police, politi-
cians and any person, who wants
to make our communities safe and
livable.

Do we stand up for our commu-
nities on moral or monetary basis
or both? Must we get paid to in-
form? Have we reached the point
that enough is enough?

Are we really scared of these
punks or is that just another ex-
cuse to allow someone else to take
the lead?

When do we stop blaming all our
problems on the alleged White op-
pressors, on the White educational
system, on the White-controlled
news medium? When do we stop
denying that our kids, our loved

ones, sell drugs, rob, steal,
kill, shoot? And that some of 4
kids are hoodlums who m
treated like the animals they

If we really and truly beli
that Black is beautiful, ify we
understand the significance of
Black history, if we really are
aware of the great contributia
that Blacks have made since
beginning of time, (i.e. Atricats
had steel instruments 2 ,000 years
before the western world had brain
surgery), we must also focus on
the fact that we are not only the
descendants of slaves, but also the
descendants of kings and queens.

If we can put these achieve-
ments into proper perspectivé,
then we as African American men
and women will rise up and take
back our communities. We must
do whatever is called for.

In conclusion: It is apparent not
only to me, but to many other
people, that the first step in ad-
dressing this severe problem lies
in the hearts and minds of African
Americans.

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hance

deserve a

Californians recently voted to end
affirmative native action programs.
We are thoroughly convinced that
they made their move too soon and
are hopeful that other states will
not follow suit. African-Americans,
other minorities and women have
been treated as second class citi-
zens for centuries in this great na-
tion. Affirmative action programs,
which have existed for only 30 years,
have attempted to correct these
long-term abuses. Despite that at-
tempt, there is no way in the world
that such programs have righted
the wrongs. That being the case,
the healing has not been completed
and should be allowed to continue.
For decades, the United States has
been called the
oLand of Opportu-
nity
� and has also engendered in
many of its citizens a quest to share
in the so-called
oAmerican Dream.
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Affirmative action programs were

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originally drafted to extend the pre-
viously mentioned
oopportunity
�
and
odream
� to millions of people
who had been traditionally locked
out of the system Some people
called affirmative action programs
discriminatory because a number
of the programs wrongly permitted
less-qualified women and minori-
ties to go to college, to get jobs and
contracts while denying more quali-
fied White males. That was wrong
and was never the intent ofthe
original affirmative action laws
imposed by the federal government.
Andy Porter, a 67-year-old White
voter in California, said,
oI
Tve been
working 40 years and the only dis-
crimination I
Tve seen has been to-
ward me because of affirmative ac-
tion. (Employers) say,
~Today we
have to hire a Black person or a
brown person,
T even though the
White or other is more qualified.
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tive action is supposed to do. It was
hever supposed to place an unquali-
fied person ahead of a qualified one.
Neither was it intended to be uséd
as a tool to showcase Blacks or mi-
norities as inferior. Mistakes were
made in many affirmative action
programs, but that does not mean
that the concept and its many prgp-
erlyimplemented programs deserye
to be terminated. Thirty years of
affirmative action pro grams have
brought about, in the total measure
of things, only inches of progress for
the nation
Ts minorities and women.
As a result, such programs should
not be ended but, instead, desefvé
to be extended. Anyone who ques-
tions that should remember the ve-
cently revealed Texaco tapes and
how executives at the company:la-
bored to allegedly keep minorities
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By Celina Inman
Challenger Staff Writer

WILMINGTON
"During the
past few months, Black student
leaders at the University of North
Carolina at Wilmington and Duke
University in Durham, N.¢
joined a growing number of leaders
and organizations that are promot-
ing the National Black Family
Empowerment Agenda. The gen
eral consensus appears to be that
as future leaders, the Agenda offers
an opportunity for them to develop
leadership skills in a context that
will benefit the overall Black com-
munity. The student leaders are in

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the process of defining the role that
they should play in the Agenda
movement and developing strate-
gies to contact Black student asso-
ciations all over America. Because
many of the Agenda activities will
be coordinated via the Internet, stu-
dent leaders are ideally suited to
serve as intermediaries between the
developments on the Internet and
churches and community organiza-
tions. Churches and community-
based organizations are being iden-
tified to receive various informa-
tion relative to church and commu-
nity-based Agenda models that will
make up the heart and soul of the
Empowerment Initiative. The Duke

Black Student Alliance will present
the Black Family Empowerment
Agenda at the Southeastern United
States African American Student
Leadership Conference being hosted
by the UNCW Black Student Union
January 31 through February
�?2,
1997 in Wilmington, N.C. Attor:
ney Peter Grear, the founder of the
Empowerment Agenda, considers
the involvement of Black student
associations essential to the
Agenda
Ts success. Organizations
and individuals wanting more 4n-
formation or to join the Empowerr
ment Agenda Movement should call
1-800-222 8009. x

State Board and Superintendent-Elect +
Promise Joint Effort to Strengthen Public Schools

The State Board of Education
and State Superintendent-Elect
Mike Ward are pledging to work
together in a joint effort to
strengthen public schools in this
state.

- At their monthly meeting in
Raleigh this week, State Board
members indicated they will ap-
prove a resolution in January to
restore the authority of the State
Superintendént as the chief admin-

ALWAYS AIM HIGH.

istrative officer of the Board.

Dr. Jay Robinson, chairman of
the State Board, heralded the new
spirit of cooperation that he sees on
the horizon.

oThe State Board of Education
is excited about the opportunity to
work with Dr. Mike Ward, a tal-
ented educator who is dedicated to
public schools, as we go about the
business of improving K-12 educa-
tion. The challenges facing educa-
tion today are too great for there to
be any divisiveness in leadership.
We have to have everyone pulling
together for our schools. That
Ts what
I see happening as we begin the
new year.
�

Dr. Robinson told Board mem-
bers at the meeting this week that
he, Deputy Superintendent Rich-
ard Thompson and Superintendent-

Elect Ward have been meeting,,to
discuss roles and relationships in
the new administration. Dr.
Robinson indicated that the Boand
Ts
resolution will result in the Deputy
Superintendent reporting to the
State Superintendent. and the State
Superintendent reporting to the
State Board. He said that he and
the Board members have every con-
fidence that Superintendent-Eléct
Ward and Deputy Superintendént
Thompson will make a strong lesd-
ership team. x

Superintendent-Elect Wird
will be sworn into office on Jan, 41.
The Board is expected to approve 4
resolution setting out the duties: of
the Superintendent and the Deputy
at its next meeting, Jan. 7-8,,in
Charlotte.

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No Praise for King in Promoting first $1

By HOWIE EVANS

AmNews Sports Editor
» Two weeks after Evander
Holyfield whipped Mike Tyson in
an epicbattle at the MGM Grandin
Las Vegas, around the nation,
gleeful sportswriters and
sportscasters are still swooning
over Holyfield
Ts win, while
castigating Tyson.

An overwhelming number of
media types are calling for Evander
to retire and join Muhammad Ali
ag the only fight to win the world
Ts
heavy weight championship three
times.

But they all have one hidden
agenda. Most wouldn
Tt care if
Holyfield fought until he was 60
years of age. The real reason they

want Evander to retire is Mike
Tyson.

The unbridled scorn and hostility
targeted towards Tyson by the
mainstream media would have
Holyfield retiring without
rendering Tyson an opportunity for
a rematch. Keeping Tyson away
from a rematch, and making the
journey to gaining an other
championship that much longer,
would satisfy a legion of journalists.

But there
Ts another agenda item.

- By keeping Tyson on the front.

burner, they deny what everyone
in the entertainment industry of
pay-per-view and boxing is talking
about Don King!

The main stream media burys
Tyson, while refusing to

acknowledge the record-setting
accomplishments of Don. King.
America
Ts promoter produced
boxing
Ts first $100 million fight,
aided by huge international sales.
_ Tilted by a record 1.7 million
pay-per-view
subscribers, gross receipts soared
to $85 million. And combined with
another Don King record, an in
arena crowd of 16,325 set a record
live gate of $14,150,700, the biggest
live gate in boxing history. Yeah!
you can bet they'll do it again.
The combination of Tyson and
King, perhaps the most vilified duo
in sports history, is responsible for
keeping boxing in the public
Ts eye,
regardless of media attempts to
downplay King
Ts promotional

cable/satellite -

genius.

Immediately after signing
Holyfield to a promotional contract,
King said,
oI want to make this the
biggest fight ever. All stops are
out,
� said America
Ts promoter, who
put a $50 million price tag on the
fight.
oThat
Ts what it
Ts going to cost
to bring this fight to the public,
�
said King.

Now King is working on a
rematch, and is only waiting for
confirmation from Holyfield. Tyson

is set.
oHe'll doitifhe likes making
"

money, and not philosophizing,
�
said Iron Mike.

oWe're going to put together the
biggest rematch in boxing history,
�
King promised of the anticipated
sometime in June (21st?) of 1997

Military is one of country
Ts last
Precious resources

One of the most remarkable
things about the potential for war
and the realities of being a member
of the military is that a person
might be placed

in a situation where his or her
life may be put at great risk. That
being the case, the people who
have served time in the military
honorably rep resenting America
are among the most valuable
natural resources our great nation

Course with
Marine Corps
Detachment

December 2, 1996 (FHTNC)}
"
Marine Pfc. Johnathan S. Hart,
son of Doris A. and Billy R. Hart
Sr. of Route 21, Greenville, N.C.,
recently completed the Heavy
Vehicle Operators Course.

During the course with Marine
Corps Detachment, U.S. Army
Engineer School, Fort Leonard
Wood, MO., students receive
classroom and behind-the-wheel
instruction on the operation and
capabilities of five-ton trucks.
Defensive driving techniques,

orules of the road
� and preventive
maintenance are also included in

, the course.

The 1993 graduate of Greene
Central High School of Snow Hill,
N.C., joined the Marine Corps in
March 1996.

©1996 McDonald's Corporation

has. For Veterans Day, we were
honored to salute them, praise
their contributions and commend
their ability to overcome: great
trials and tribulations. It is a joy
to know that many of them are
still with us, continuing to
constructively contribute to our
continuance as, perhaps, the most
extraordinary country in world
history.

We are fully aware that the

United States has survived and
thrived in great part due to the
contributions of the veterans that
we have produced. Those men and
women, from many races and all
walks of life, have shown the world
heroism at its very best. Our
veterans have fought around the
globe to free people who were
enslaved, bring justice to the
abused, feed the hungry, clothe
the naked, treat the diseased,

protect the weak, shelter the
homeless and do countless other
humane and life saving acts. The
world is truly a better place because
of the wide-ranging contributions
made to the long-life welfare of
humanity by our veterans. It is
really wonderful to know that we
have such heroic, yet down-to-
earth people in every state of our
nation and in various places
around the world.

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It's the season for giving...and what better time to share our blessings witht hose who may be
less fortunate. Shown above is one of the many willing workers who are on hand to accept
donations fromhe public to distribute to the needy.

NBMOA Officers

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Since its birth in 1970, the National Black McDonald's Operator's Association (NBMOA) has
fostered and advanced the ideas, concerns, and dreams of their communities. Through a 7
commitment to employment, educational programs, and local causes, the NBMOA
oputs back
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rematch.
oIt
Ts going to be bigger
than Holyfield - Tyson 1.
�

King
Ts projection of a June 1997
fight was sweet music to casino
owners in Las Vegas. They took a
major hit, losing millions of dollars
by Holyfield
Ts upset victory. So the
casino sports books are also egerly
awaiting the rematch.

But shed no tears for the casinos.
They got theirs back in every
conceivable way, doubling up prices
on rooms. You couldn
Tt get a room
in the town. At the gaming tables,
on the weekend of the fight,
minimum bets at blackjack, craps
and roulette were $25 and $100.

Gaming-wise, the casinos
throughout Vegas raked in millions.
Some hotels lost as much as $1

"THE *M* VOICE - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16-23,

00M fight

millionormorethrough theirsports
books. But they got it back atthe

A high percentage of
"
$100,000 high rollers wereintown |

tables:

for the fight, Tyson
Ts presence at
the MGM where he
Ts contracted far
two more fights, has been an
economic shot-in-the-arm to the
Vegas casinos. o4
The fight against Holyfield
proved beyond a doubt that Tyson,
as he is promoted by Don King
Productions, is the greatest
individual, money-making
attraction in sports. '
And that Don King is denied
praise and admiration by the media
for his efforts isjust an other glaing
indictment on the nation
Ts

predomnant white media. i

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sincerely rest in peace) worked a
total of two months at a restau-
rant and two weeks at a boutique
where she sold not one stitch of
clothing. According to her friend,
Faye Resnick, Nicole popularized
one of the latest crazes in upscale
West L.A.: the
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her sister
Ts welfare after she saw
O.J. carry on a drunken tirade one
night and throw everyone out of
his house. Yet, she didn
Tt tell the
jury that a few days later, she
borrowed $5,000 from Simpson,
who gave it to her under the condi-
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Younger sister Tanya, a para-
gon of virtue, sold several photos
of Sydney and Justin to a super-
market tabloid for a cool $35,000.
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or then-family lawyer, Gloria
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Ronald Lyle Goldman got in his
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and so does Newsweek magazine.

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The closer it gets to the holidays,
the more temptingitis to dispense
with smart shopping in the
scramble to cross every body off
your holiday shopping list. But
you'll be sorry when the credit
card bills arrive in January. So
spend some time before you spend
your money - and you'll have more
of it left for your spouse and child.

Jewelry

Boyfriends beware. Buying jew-
elry is like buying works of art:
The uniqueness of each gem or
piece of jewelry makes it inher-
ently difficult to evaluate without
atrained eye. Don
Tt end up like the
unhappy man who spent $350 ona

ocultured
� pearl necklace for his
daughter that turned out to be
imitation pearls worth about $75.
To avoid similarly tarnishing your
gift-buying experience:

¢ Look for the
oquality mark
�
telling you the gold or silver con-
tent of both the jewelry and the
clasp; a common trick is to put a
good clasp on junky jewelry.
"
Don
Tt buy a gem without getting
an independent appraisal; an hon-
est jeweler should allow you to

have the appraiser of your choice
authenticate the value, rather than
insisting on his (friendly) ap-
praiser.

* Get a detailed written receipt
specifying the type of setting, qual-
ity of gold or silver, and quality of
the gem (cut, color, clarity, car-
ats).

Electronic gear

As if the technical hurdles of
keeping up with the latest innova-
tions in electronic goods weren
Tt
enough, you can count on unscru-
pulous merchants to test your dili-
gence. Whether you're shopping
for a new TV or a new PCI the
process is in many ways the same:

¢ Beware bait and switch, when
the store lures you in with phe-
nomenal prices on name products
and then, saying they
Tre out of
stock, sweet-talks you into a prod-
uct more expensive than you in-
tended.

¢ Beware decoys. An advertised
item may not be the same item you
findin the box; or the store may try
to pass off last year
Ts model as this
year
Ts or a used product as new;
compare model numbers, check for
a warranty, and look for scratches

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the year, extend the warmest of
greetings and express appreciation
for allthose who do things to improve
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be protected if you have a legiti-
mate dispute with the merchant

* Your best warranty is a su-

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ties aren
Tt worth it.

Cars

If you want to splurge and give

someone a car as a gift, don
Tt tell
the dealer. Buy the car as ifit were
for yourself and you had all the
time in the world: ¢ Entering a
dealership with out having a very
few models in mind is akin to gro-
cery shopping while hungry.
Choose a few models that suit your
purposes and find out the dealer
Ts
cost from Consumer Reports, AAA
oran outfit like CarBargains; then
bargain up from the dealer
Ts cost;
$300 to $500 dollars is a reason-
able markup on all but the most
popular models.

¢ Negotiate a trade-in or financ-

ing separately from the price of

the car.

* Don
Tt give in to a deal that
Ts
only good today. A good deal should
be waiting for you tomorrow, if not
at that dealer then at another.

* Don
Tt be a tiger on price and

then a pussycat on
oextras,
� you
rarely need all that paint sealant,
rust-proofing, etc., but it can add
thousands to the carefully negoti-
ated price and undo all your dili-
gence.

Toys

Each year, nearly 150,000 chil-
dren are injured playing with toys.
To keep your child safe and your
holidays happy:

¢ Read and heed toy age recom-
mendations. Even your precocious
2-year-old niece may still put
things in her mouth and is too
young to play with toys with small
(i.e., swallowable) parts the lead-
ing cause of toy-related deaths and
injuries to children under three.

¢ Avoid toys with sharp points
and edges and with cords and
strings more than 12 inches long.

* Get appropriate protective gear
to go with bikes, in-line skates,
and all-terrain vehicles; a helmet
is a must.

Health club memberships

The message you'll be sending
with this gift is between you and
your loved one, but beware of ap-
peals that reduce your wallet more
than your weight:

e Stay away"

Philippi Church family salutes Bishop Randy Royal at a banquet
last week in support of his many efforts to God, to his church
members, family, wife, children and to his communities. The
church flea market will be held each Saturday morning and :
breakfast will be served. Drop by and support our brothers and

from long-term contracts. leaped A

as you think (or hope) the gift
recipient
Ts intentions might be,
recent research shows that only
half the people who begin exercis-
ing stay with the program six
months or longer.

* Visit the club during the hours
your friend is likely to be using it
to see how crowded it will he; and
pay a visit to the locker room as
well as the exercise floor to check
out cleanliness and to besure there
is enough of every type of equip-
ment.

¢ Make sure the contract has a
cancellation provision ensuring
full or prorated refunds in case of
injury or relocation.

Credit cards

Personal debt is at an all time
high, as are personal bankrupt-
cies, but especially at holiday time
you can increase your financial
health by choosing and using credit
cards wisely:

* Get a 12 percent interest rate
card and use it to pay off debt on
your 19.8 percent interest card;
you can get a list of low interest
cards from Bankcard Holders of

the GE Rewards Mastercard 4

to begin penalizing card holdéfs 4

who pay their bills in full eth
month made big news earlier this

year, but the costs ofusingacre@it
card has been creeping up for thre 4

last few years.

* Use a debit card instead ofa
credit card. Debit cards offer the
convenience of credit cards with
the discipline of checking accourits
- because you present a card fer
payment, but instead of gettirigt
bill a month later, your bank
T ae
count is debited on the spot.

* Don
Tt use your entire credit
limit just because it
Ts there. When
the bills comein January, pay them

promptly - at least the minimum

balance - to avoid hefty late fees.
Happy shopping! Mark Green is
the elected public advocate for New
York City and the author, most
recently, of
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What Happened

By Gary L. Davis
1 2/9/96

My, how we as black people
have changed over the years, I am
forever hearing folks talk about
the good old days this and the good
old days that. The truth of the
matter is that there was a period
we could call the good old days.
Those were the days when the
whole city block was like family.

All the neighbors knew each
other and cared about each other
The kids were able to walk toschool
and the teachers knew their
parents. It did not really matter
whether or not the teachers knew
the parents because the teachers
could handle discipline problems
without worrying about being
charged with a crime.

There was a such thing as an
extended family and the old people
were respected. Yes, those were
the good old days for black folk.
Black businesses prospered
because white businesses would
not respect or treat blacks right
even if the blacks paid them.

Those were the days of black
social clubs, black schools, black

restaurants, and black stores. We
had to stick together because we
were allin the same boat. We were
in the so-called vicious boat of
segregation and discrimination.
Some people would call those days
hard times.

The question, however, is
whether or not they were really
hard times? We were tolerant of
each other and the black
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was a rhythm in the black
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protected the heritage of the black
community. What happened to
that rhythm?

Let me try to answer the
question. I think we lost our
rhythm when we gained our
freedom. Not the freedom that
Lincoln conferred on the slaves,
but that freedom which we gave
ourselves.

The freedom to shop and live
where we please. Once we: were
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of that freedom. We flocked out of
our neighborhoods, abandoning
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restaurants, andour stores toshop
in the malls and shopping center
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white folk, for the enjoyment of
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your blackness to make it in a
white world. Listen carefully for
the drums. After 400 years here in
America, thedrumsstill beat. Hear
the drums, and your rhythm will
return.

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will your blackness. Let me finish
by saying that when you hear white
folk wishing for the good old days,
you better watch out. What they
are really wishing for is the time
when they did not have to deal
with black folk directly.

Some are wishing for the return
of Jim Crow, others are wishing
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are wishing we were never brought
over from Africa. We must wake
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own, and maybe your rhythm will
return.

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Page, the Rev. Carl Kenney, Jackie
Wagstaff and Lenora Smith of the
North East Central Durham
Community Association; and Dr.
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activity that will bode well for the
health of the children and their
families in North East Central
Durham. In addition, they believe
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initiative will have significance for
unregulated day care centers in
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Holiday Season
May Cause |
Parental Stress

The holiday season is here! People
are rushing to finish shopping, cook-
ing, cleaning, and decorating. Our
calendars are full of social events,
and sometimes we try to do too
much. A poll in a recent issue of

rentin ine found that

omore than a quarter of the popula-
tion views Christmas and Hanuk-
kah as stressful.
� Over-extending
ourselves causes stress, and stress
can increase the risk that we will
abuse our children.

When holiday stress is added to
everyday stress, it
T easy to take it
out on your kid. Abuse takes many
forms and its effects can last a
lifetime. Harsh physical punish-
ment, constant criticism and belit-
tling, neglecting children
Ts basic
needs, even isolated incidences of
rejection or humiliation can dam-
age achild. Keep in mind that holi-
day excitement can he stressful for
kidss well as parents. Put the fol-
lowing
oHoliday Stress Prevention
Tips
� into action to make the holi-
day season more enjoyable for the
entire family.

1.. :
ULE: Meals, naps, and bedtime
should occur at approximately the
same time each day. A well-fed and
rested child is more pleasant and
cooperative than a hungry, tired
child. Schedule shopping trips and
outings for the times of the day that
you and your children are both feel-
ing energetic. Bring snacks to cat
while you
Tre away from home, as
well as a bag of tricks with coloring
books, story books, playdough,
puzzles, and a special video.

2.1

DI

HOLIDAY PREPARATIONS:
Encourage your child to help with
shopping, baking, and gift-wrap-
ping. At the store, discuss colors
and shapes, or play guessing games.
Let your child pour and stir ingredi-
ents for cookies, make holiday cards.
and put bows on presents. Kids feel
important when adults encourage
them lo help. As kids help with
holiday activities, they learn how to
carry on the family
Ts traditions.

3. :
The holiday season is a difficult
time financially for many parents.
Parents have lo keep up with
monthly bills and buy holiday gifts.
Try not to feel guilty if you are
unable to meet the commercial de-
mands of the holidays. Spending
beyond your means will only in-
crease stress when the credit card
bills come in, so keep in mind the
great gift don
Tt have tobe expen-
sive. Take advantage of free events
like the school pageant or church
holiday party.

4

YOUR KIDS: You may not be able
to give your kids all the material
things they want, but you can give
of yourself. Plan a special activity
for just you and your child. Goon an
indoor picnic. Make cookies or pa-
per ornaments if you have more
than one child, set aside a special
time to spend with each one.
5.

TO THEM: Discuss the rules with
your children and seek their input.

Keep rules simple and few in num-
ber, and post them in aconspicuous
place like the refrigerator. Share
with children the positive conse-
quences for following rules and the
negative consequences of breaking
then. Beconsistent in applying your
rules for acceptable behavior. Chil-
dren, like adults, respond best to
praise, positive reinforcement, and
rewards may be tangible (stickers,
trip to a restaurant) or intangible
(extra playtime).
6

. PREPARING FOR NEW
EXPERIENCES: The holidays are
a time of fun events and new expe-
riences. Children may feel stress
during new activities and may ex-
press their fears through anger or
misbehavior. Talk with your chil-
dren beforehand about~ Visiting
Santa, attending a party, having
relatives come to stay, and partici-
pating in the school play. Ask them
how they feel about different activi-
ties, and answer any questions they
have.

7. REINFORCE GOOD BE-
HAVIOR: Praise encourages
healthy self-esteem. Children need
praise to learn appropriate behav-
ior, so catch your child being good
as often as pogsible. Reward good
behavior by giving special privi-
leges such as having a friend over to
play. Give verbal praise, hugs, and
kisses. You can also give material

rewards like stickers, gum, and toys. |

8. KNOW WHAT TO EXPEC r
FROM YOU : Learn
about chilt development (what chil-
dren are typically capable of at each
~
stage of growth), so that your expec-
tations for behavior are appropri-
ate. Unrealistic cxpectations cause
stress for you and your child and
may damage your relationship.
Read books on parenting and child
development, talk to other parents
and your doctor, ant take a
parenting class. It
Tg comfortin to
know that other parents experience
similar difficulties with potty train-
ing, teaching the concept of shar-
ing, dealing with teenage mood
swings, and many other aspects of
child-rearing.

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ED :

~Put the child in a safe place such as
the cnb, playpen, or a child-proof
room. Count to ten. Take deep
breaths. Think about the causes of
your anger. Direct your anger at
something other than your child
Yoll can hit a pillow, take a shower,
exercise, or calla friend. Ask aneigh-

bor or relative to baby-sit.

10. TAKE CARE OF YOUR-
SELF: Pay attention to your own
needs. Everyone fimctions better
with adequate sleep, food, and rec-
reation. Do somcthing just for you:
take a walk or a nap, listen to mu-
sic, get a massage, take a fun class
like pottery, or join a gym. Being
good to yourself is a necessay part
of being a good parent.

If you would like to talk further
about holiday stress or child rear-
ing issues, call Prevent Child Abuse
at 1-800-354-KIDS.

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Meeting was called to order by Chairperson D. D. Garrett at 8 a.m.
at the Moyewood Center. No minutes were available.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Religion Sul i
Pruitt to coordinate the clean up of homes in target areas. Mr. Bullock
assisted him by making referrals of residents. Dr. Royal will submit a
list of problems noted during clean ups that require assistance from
City officials.

j Greenville pollce officers made 38
arrests this summer (June through August).
Medicine/Health Subcommlttee, Mrs. Earnestine Haselrig and the
programs. Will seek input from Mrs Council.

No reports were received from Economic Development Subcommit-
tees.

Chairperson Garrett informed committee that Mr. Jim Rouse
agreed to serve as coordinator of the block captains. Names of the block
captains will be subject to approval by steering committee. Motion was
made by Dr. Royal and seconded by Dr. Best said persons be appointed
as block captains. Orientation session will be conducted by Attorney
Cole with block captains at 6 PM on September 30, 1996 at the
Moyewood Center. Motion was made by Chief Hinman and seconded by
Sergeant Hines that personnel be given carte blanche authority
continue to add block captains.

Chief Hinman presented to the committee sample decals for review.
Police Attorney will draft document of common consent for businesses
tG sign. Motion was made by Attorney Cole and seconded by Dr. Best
that decals be approved as presented. Chief Hinman will coordinate the
cost element.

Motion for adjournment was made by Dr. Royal at 9:37 a.m. and
seconded by Mr. Monk.

Respectfully submitted,

Carolyn E. Stephenson

Secretary

OCTOBER 9, 1996

Meeting was called to order by Dr. Andrew Best at 8:04 a.m. at the
Moyewood Center. Prayer by Dr. Royal. Minutes of the last meeting
were read by Carolyn Stephenson. Motion was made by Mrs. Pruitt and
seconded by Dr. Royal that minutes be approved as read.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Religion Subcommittee. Dr. Royal proposed to increase drug

awareness in our city via campaigns throughout churches. Requests
that area churches open for one hour each week to serve as counseling
center or satellite center. Plans to have concept in place by first of
November.

Medicine/Health Subcommittee. Dr. Best reported that projects
for this subcommittee hinge upon the selection of a new health director.
q Law Enforcement Subcommittee. Sergeant Hines informed mem-
4 bership that he was readily available for assistance as needed.
ificati ittee. Subcommittee has targeted
mY Bancroft, Fleming and Fourteenth Streets and general area for clean
| up and decoration program for Christmas holidays and will be recog-
nized for doing so. Mrs. Pruitt thanked Dr. Royal and Mr. Bullock for
their untiring assistance working with clean up crews during the
summer.

No reports were received from the~ Education or Economic Devel-
opment Subcommittees.

Chief Hinman circulated the approved decals and pledge for
review by membership. Police officers will distribute decals and get
pledges signed by participants. Mr. John Minges generously agreed to
cover the $1,400 cost. First batch of decals will be distributed at no
charge. Publicity committee will schedule press conference to inform
the public.

Approximately seven residents attended the block captains meet-
ing.

Mr. Bullock requested of Mayor Jenkins that City Inspector meet
with Weed and Seed to get report of violations noted in target areas.
Mayor Jenkins recommended that the City Manager handle getting
City Inspector
Ts participation once a month.

Chief Hinman reported that Greenville Police Department has
received the grant award to purchase flip phones for block captains,
HELP Team, and victims of Domestic Violence. Upon receipt, these
phones will be programmed with certain emergency numbers. The
deadline for submitting Weed and Seed application is December 31,
1996.

Meeting was adjourned at 9:15 a.m.

AMENDED

Respectfully submitted,
Carolyn E. Stephenson Secretary

NOTICE

The Greenville Housing Authority will commence
accepting applications for Section 8 Assisted Housing
programs on Wednesday, January 8, 1997 from 1:00
PM to 4:00 PM and each Wednesday thereafter.

James E. Barnhill
Executive Director

| News & Notes

j Dr. Royal reported that he met with the Mrs.
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iurch Calendar
Faye White
Associate Editor

(Editor
Ts Note: If you would like to have your church
Ts
special event included in this:column, please submit it to
Faye White,
~M
T Voice Church Calendar, at least two weeks
prior to the event.)

The Pitt County Chapter of the North Carolina A & T Univer-
sity Alumni hosted
oAn Evening of Gospel Music
� with the A & T
State University Fellowship Gospel Choir and Witness for Christ
at the Sycamore Hill Baptist Church on Sunday, Dec. 7.

Bishop Randy Royal was honored by the church family of the
Philippi Church of Christ in observance of his eighteenth anni-
versary on December Ist. Other observances included a banquet
at the Ramada Inn on Friday, Dec. 13.

Wooten
Ts School Of Music announces their annual Christmas
Program,
oA CHRISTMAS MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA
T tobe held
on Sunday, December 22 at the York Memorial AME Zion
Church. This program will include students enrolled in the
School of Music, along with members of the community, the
Combined Voices, and the Pitt County/Greenville United Fellow-
ship Male Choirs. This program is designed to enhance the
cultural enrichment of the Performing Arts, a much needed
element in the
owest side
� community.

The SWEET HOPE FWB CHURCH celebrated the Anniver-
sary of their Pastor, Elder Melvin Murphy, on Sunday, December
15. Minister Roland Gay delivered the sermon at the 11:00
morning worship service. Elder Gregory Ellis, of Mt. Shiloh, was
the guest at the 3:00 service. The members of Sweet Hope will be

opounding
� their pastor the entire month of December.

WATERSIDE FWB CHURCH, located on Hines Street in

Farmville, installed Rev. Malcolm Moore, as their new pastor on
Sunday, December 15.

A
oMARRIAGE FELLOWSHIP
T will be held at salvation &
Praise Full Gospel Church in Farmville on Saturday, December
21. Thespeakers will be Pastors Marion and Clara Joyner, of Life
of Christ Christian Church.

Philippi Church of Christ will honor their church
Ts musician
with ONESSION
oPOPCORN
� BROOKS DAY on Sunday. A
fellowship dinner/reception will be given by the members of the
Mass Choir and Male Chorus in the fellowship hall on Saturday,
December 14 at 6:00 PM. Elder Mary Houpe will be the speaker
and special music will be rendered by Big James Barrett & the
Golden Jubilees of Greenville.

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DELIVERANCE, 1300 Dickinson Ave. in Greenville, at 7:15 PM.
on Sunday, December 22. Tabernacle
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accompanists Mr. Lonnie Perkins, Mrs. Eleanor Barber and Miss
Carolina Wallace. This musical will feature a performance by the

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