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ormer D.C. Delegate Walter Fauntroy Says Political Power Decides
y Cash Michaels
taff Writer
arning African-Americans no
o ogo to sleep? as they did during
he 1994 congressional elections
hat ushered in the Republican
evolution, former Washington,
.C. Congressional Delegate, the
ev. Walter Fauntroy, told more
han 600 gathered for the Durham
ommittee on the Affairs of Black
all Street
o Close On
ing Holiday
y Kendall Wilson
he New York Stock Exchange
NYSE), will not only cease its
ongtime policy of doing business
s usual during the observance of
r. Martin Luther King, Jr.Ts
irthday, but will also pursue other
nitiatives that were part of KingTs
rusade for economic parity.
he Wall Street Journal reported
hat the Big Board will close on
an. 19, a move that was met with
reat satisfaction from Rev. Jesse
ackson, other civil rights leaders
nd some blacks on Wal) Street,
ho had been critical of the
xchangeTs previous posture.
ackson, who is credited with
eading the lobbying effort for the
oliday observance, also has Wall
treet listening to his campaign to
chieve greater diversity in the
ationTs financial picture.
rom the platform of his Rain-
ow/PUSH Coalition, which opened
n Wall Street"near the Big
oard"in early 1997, Jackson has
ersuaded NYSE chairman
ichard Grasso and Travelers
roup chairman Sanford Weill, to
ponsor several days of workshops
nd a fundraiser on the floor of the
xchange to raise awareness
along with money) for the lobbying
ffort, known as the Wall Street
roject.
he attendance of Federal Re-
erve Board chairman Alan
reenspan at one of the workshops
etween Jan. 14 and 16, and WeilTs
nvolvement of reportedly has at-
racted attention on Wall Street.
acksonTs contention has been
hat the securities industry is still
ominated by white males, and in
obbying for greater diversity at
he Exchange he is pushing for
ore upper-level jobs and greater
ccess to capital for black- and
ther minority-owned businesses.
e is also seeking to raise the
evel of sophistication of Black con-
umers, who traditionally have not
nvested heavily in securities.
fficials of Salomon Smith Bar-
ey say their interest in the Wall
treet Project is driven by one
imple motivation, o...we think itTs
See WALL STREET, P. 2)
eople Installation Service Sunday
hat blacks can return the Demo-
rats to power this year, but they
ust work together to maximize
heir voting strength.
f they do, he says, thereTll be
?ogood news? in the U.S. House and
enate on Nov. 4, the day after this
earTs elections.
?oWe are the margin of victory in
42 congressional districts across
his nation,? Fauntroy said at
urhamTs packed St. JosephTs
ME Church. oBut we went to
leep, and Newt and his gang won.?
?oThey are taking from the needy
nd giving to the greedy.?
f Democrats can return to power
his time, Fauntroy says, black
ongressmen like Charles Rangel,
ouis Stokes, Bill Clay, and John
onyers, will be able to chair sev-
ILES TO FILL N.C. SUPREME VACANCY"Judge Jim Wynn, Jr. filed on Monday, Jan. 5, 1998, to fill a
ral powerful House committees
hat can make a difference in the
ives of black people.
?o[We can] become the most pow-
rful black people in the history of
he world.?
f anyone doesnTt think so, Faun-
roy reminds them, oPolitics is the
rocess of determining who gets
ow much of what, when and
here, and if you have the majority
acancy on the Supreme Court of N.C. created by the upcoming retirement of Associate Justice John
ebb. Pictured with Judge Wynn, supporting his bid for the vacancy are: (I.-r.) Rep. Toby Fitch, Rev. S.
ocke, Rep. Dan Blue, Jim Wynn, Rev. Randy Royal, and Rev. T.L. Davis. (Jim Rouse Photo)
?oUnjust PostureT
lack and white conservatives are twisting Dr.
ing's legacy and words, civil rights veterans
ay, and they want them to stop.
y Cash Michaels
n Analysis
hat do Ward Connerly and
.S. speaker of the House Newt
ingrich have in common? Beyond
oth being Republicans, staunch
onservatives, and anti-affirmative
ctioners, they say they also share
love and admiration for Dr. Mar-
in Luther King, Jr., and quote him
eligiously when they advocate for
ocolorblind? society.
t took courage for the late Bap-
ist minister and civil rights leader
o challenge a racist America in the
950s and T60s to olive out the true
eaning of itTs creed, that all men
re created equal,? the conserva-
ives note. His dream of black and
hite children joining oin a sym-
hony of brotherhood,? is the
merica they dream of too, they
dd.
ostal Serivce Issue Kwanzaa Stamp To
ommemorate Cultural Celebration
acclesfield"The Macclesfield
ost Office and the United States
ostal Service celebrated Kwanzaa
hich is celebrated Dec. 26"Jan. 1.
he Postal Service commemo-
ated the African-American cul-
ural celebration by issuing the
wanzaa stamp on Oct. 22, 1997,
n a ceremony officiated by LeGree
. Daniels, member of the presi-
entially appointed Postal Service
oard of Governors, at the Natural
istory Museum of Los Angeles
ounty,
oining Daniels in the dedication
eremony were the creator of
wanzaa, Dr. Maulana Karenga;
rtist, Synthia Saint James; and
r. James L. Powell, Executive Di-
ector, Natural History Museum of
os Angeles County.
he Kwanzaa stamp is the latest
ddition to USPSTs Holiday Cel-
bration stamp series.
?oThis beautifully rendered color-
ul symbol of an African-American
amily which pays tribute to the
frican-American community and
he historic struggle they have
aged to stay strong and connected
o their culture,? says Postmaster
anny Manning.
he U.S. Postal Service's first
wanzaa commemorative stamp
as designed and illustrated by re-
owned artist, Synthia Saint
ames. Saint James is a self-
aught African-American artist,
hose work spans more than 40
See STAMP, P. 2)
African-Americans,
n America where there are no
hinese-
mericans, Native-Americans, or
ther hyphenated divisive terms
odayTs liberal orace matters? civil
i ,
?oWhen he seeks opportunity,
e is told, in effect, to lift him-
elf by his own bootstraps, ad-
ice which does not take into
ccount the fact that he is
arefoot.?
ights establishment uses to divide
he country, they charge.
r. King dreamed of the day
ASS RALLY HELD IN CITY"A mass rally was held recently at the to support U.S, Congresswom
hen.there would be just Ameri-
ans.
n fact, that day has come,
onnerly, Gingrich, and other con-
ervatives declare. Overt, institu-
ional and societal racism is a
hing of the past, they say. Now is
he time to cast away affirmative
ction, cries of injustice from the
ast, wasteful racial town meetings
nd other ospecial interests? that
re holding this country back. To
o less, they charge, would be a
ockery of what they say Dr. King
tood for.
?oHow can such government-im-
osed distinctions be reconciled
ith Martin Luther KingTs mes-
age that whenever the image of
od is recognized as universally
resent in mankind, whitenessT
nd blacknessT pass away as deter-
See DR. KING, P. 2)
f members on a [congressional]
ommittee, you can decide that.?
orth Carolina is one of five key
tates to the equation, Fauntroy
ays, and a check back to the 1986
ongressional elections showed
hat black voters took the Senate
ack from then President Ronald
eagan, electing among others,
ormer Gov. Terry Sanford.
frican-Americans have no
ark Martin, a Judge on the 12-
ember N.C. Court of Appeals, has
?~announced his candidacy for the
.C. Supreme Court in the 1998
lection. He will seek the Republi-
an nomination for one of two va-
ancies created by the upcoming
etirement of Justices Webb and
hichard.
udge Mark Martin has served
n the N.C. Court of Appeals since
994. Prior to his election as Court
f Appeals Judge, Judge Martin
erved as Resident Superior Court
udge in Pitt County, Judicial Dis-
rict 3A, and Legal Counsel to
ormer Governor Jim Martin.
n announcing his candidacy,
Judge Martin stated: oI have been
onored to serve the citizens of
orth Carolina on the Court of Ap-
eals. I look forward to the oppor-
unity of continuing to serve the
eople of North Carolina on the Su-
reme Court.?
udge Martin serves as Secre-
ary of the North Carolina Judicial
onference, the combined organi-
ation of all North Carolina judges.
udge Martin previously served as
o-Chair of the Legislative Liaison
ommittee of the North Carolina
udicial Conference, a member of
he Legislation and Law Reform
ommittee of the N.C. Conference
f Superior Court Judges, and a
ember of the N.C. Department of
orrection Master Plan Advisory
ommittee.
artin received the Order of the
ong Leaf Pine award from the
overnor of North Carolina in
992. He was the recipient of the
estern Carolina University Dis-
inguished Alumnus Award in
995. He previously participated in
he Greenville Noon Rotary and
he Greater Raleigh Chamber of
ommerce. Martin served as his
aw firmTs office coordinator for the
riangle Area United Way Com-
ined Campaign in 1990 and 1991.
ark Martin received his law de-
ree, with honors, from the Univer-
ity of North Carolina at Chapel
ill School of Law. During law
chool he served as Editor in Chief
f the North Carolina Journal of
nternational Law & Commercial
egulation.
artin was one of eight students
n his class inducted into the Davis
ociety and was selected for Who's
rea Ministers Rally
hoice but to flex their rn itical
uscle, the D.C. pastor and former
isciple of Dr. Martin Luther King
oted. Despite a good economy,
mericans are oanxious? about
heir personal economic future.
o oneTs employment, especially
ith corporate downsizing the
orm, is safe anymore, and U.S.
obs are going overseas to cheaper
See FAUNTROY, P. 2)
udge Mark Martin To Seek GOP
od For N.C. Supreme Court Post
ho Among American Law Stu-
ents. Martin received his under-
raduate business degree, Summa
um Laude, from Western Caro-
ina University, where he was the
ecipient of the School of Business
utstanding Senior Award and the
chool of Business Outstanding
unior Award.
uring college, Martin served as
omptroller of the Student Govern-
ent Association and Business
anager of the campus newspaper,
he Western Carolinian. He was
lso inducted into the following
cademic honorary societies: Phi.
appa Phi, Beta Gamma Sigma, Pi
amma Mu, Omicron Delta Epsi-
on, and Alpha Lambda Delta.
artin is a graduate of the Na-
ional Judicial College, General Ju-
isdiction Program, and the North
arolina Institute of Political
eadership. Judge Martin is sched-
led to receive his Master of Laws
egree (LL.M.) in Judicial: Admin-
stration at the University of Vir-
inia in May 1998.
he Honorary Co-Chairs of
udge Mark MartinTs primary can-
idacy include former Governors
ames G. Martin of Charlotte and
ames E. Holshouser of Pinehurst;
ormer Supreme Court Justices
hoda B. Billings of Winston-Sa-
em, Robert R. Browning of Green-
ille, and Francis I. Parker of
harlotte; and former North Caro-
ina Bar Association Presidents
arry McDevitt of Asheville and
ewey W. Wells of Blowing Rock.
ormer Justice Rhoda Billings has
lso previously served as North
arolina Bar Association Presi-
ent.
he Campaign Co-Chairs of
udge MartinTs primary candidacy
nclude Franklin R. Anderson of
urham, Orville D. Coward, Sr., of
ylva, Randy D. Doub of Green-
ille, Marshall R. Hurley of
reensboro, Michael W. Mitchell of
aleigh, George Rountree, III, of
ilmington, and James K. Trotter
f Raleigh.
he campaign is also supported
y a Statewide Steering Committee
nd local steering committees in
any North Carolina counties.
udge Martin resides in Wake
ounty with his wife, Kym, and
aughters Anna and Sarah.
n Eva, Clayton, who was the keynote
oly Trinity Church with numerous African American Pastors, who speaker for the occasion. The pastors lent their support not only to Ms.
ame together in unity to rally the ministers in Pitt and Greene County Clayton, but a number of others running for office. (Jim Rouse Photo)
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m single man va bibdet Nail tans
nd 1 am pretty comfortaple now and would like
o settle down. The problem is that most younger
women are too immature and most of the ladies my age
40s) who I could have a relationship with have chil
nd I donTt know if I want that responsibility. I was an
nly, child and feel uncomfortable and just donTt know ~
ow to act around them. What do you suggest?
earching Long and Hard
ear Long and Hard: \
ust as most males have an innate compylsion to omate?
o ensure their genealogy (see oNo Guilt?; Qctober 15-5"
1, 1997 issue of The MT Voice Newspaper), inost
emales have a similar compulsion ... to bear children ...
ociety expects it of us, our friends, our relatives
especially our parents) expect it from us.
s little girls we play with our baby dolls, we feed them,
nd change their diapers, we rock them to sleep, we
urture them ... we mother them ... and those actions, the
?omothering? is about much more than society or toy
anufacturers suggesting that little girls should play
ith baby dolls. It is only natural that we mother
ecause God instilled that compulsion in us. It is part of
ur very fiber, our being to do so. And, it complements
our desire to mate and sustain your gene line.
Tve read your letter several times. As important as what
ou say is what you do not say. You do not say that you
islike children, but that you are merely uncomfortable
round them...and being an only child may, indeed, be
he reason why. | suggest you re-evaluate your position,
specially when you state that you donTt know whether
r not you want the responsibility. Date women with a
hild or two and test the waters. There are a lot of very
ice women your age with older children with whom
ou might oconnect?. I believe that a relationship with a
other may be just what you need; some tend to be
ore mature, balanced, understanding, and giving than
heir single, female counterparts.***SQME NOT ALL
inally, in passing up every woman who has a child, you
ay not only be passing up the relationship of a lifetime,
ut also the joy and love a child could bring into your
ife. Please consider reconsidering.
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o) Connerly has gone so far as to
1 should evolve reveals he was also a
realist, perhaps more so than con-
?~King said that true equality would
nally and honestly confronted the
sickness, and historical impact of
rights leader and Nobel Peace
AUNTROY
ontinued from page 1
abor at a rate of 2 million a year.
ffirmative action and other
olicies deemed helpful to people of
olor are going to be under further
ttack in this climate, he said, add-
ng that: going back to the polls to
top the further erosion of gains is
ssential.
lack churches in the key states
ill be implored to adopt oGideonTs
rmy,? a plan where black church-
oers will be asked to be respon-
ible for identifying and getting
egistered five people in their
eighborhood.
n primary and election days,
hose churchgoers should then
ake sure that their five make it
o the polls and vote, Fauntroy
aid.
hat puts btacks in the umpireTs
eat, he says, because if they turn
ut in strong numbers for the elec-
oral game, oThe umpireTs in
harge.? Fauntroy asked the new
eadership of the Durham Commit-
ee on the Affairs of Black People
o take the lead in making GideonTs
rmy work.
eckoning DurhamTs African-
American community to oCome
ome, Durham Committee,? newly
nstalled chair Dr. Lavonia Allison
hallenged everyone to work hard
o address the issues of education,
ealthcare, crime and affordable
ousing, not to mention improved
conomic development and oppor-
unity.
?oOur destiny is largely in our
ands,? Allison, a realtor, activist
nd NCCU trustee, proclaimed in
t. JosephTs sanctuary.
lack leadership from all over
he city, Triangle and state were
here to echo her call for black
rogress, including Al Perry, presi-
ent of the Raleigh-Wake Citizens
ssociation, who will be installed
onight.
ALL STREET
ontinued from page 1
ood for business.
?oWe support diversity in the
orkplace,? the officials said, add-
ng that the workshops will help
inorities and women meet execu-
ives of major Wall Street firms. A
ravelers Group spokesman said
he firm was osupportive of the
oncept of building bridges.?
R. KING
ontinued from page 1
?oThere comes a
ime when the cup
f endurance runs
ver, and men are
o longer willing to
e plunged into the
byss of despair.?
inants in a relationship?? wrote
ep. Charles Cannady, a conserva-
ive Republican from Florida, in
his monthTs issue of the conserva-
ive magazine Policy Review.
n that same issue, Dr. KingTs
iece, Alveda Celeste King, joins
ith the conservatives in calling
or a society where color means
othing, quoting her late uncle
reely to justify the dropping of eth-
ic designations.
ndeed, Dr. King was admittedly
n integrationist, wanting to see
he barriers of racial segregation
ome down, equal treatment for all,
nd brotherhood reign. When con-
ervatives like Ward Connerly
uote him, they say the time has
ome when race should no longer
atter.
edefine civil rights as oindividual
ights,T and that government poli-
ies should not advocate group
ights over [them].?
o carry out his new ocivil
ights? movement, Connerly cre-
ted the American Civil Rights In-
titute, a national nonprofit group
hat seeks to, according to its press
elease, o...rededicate America to
reating a truly colorblind society...
nd challenging the race mattersT
entality embraced by many of
odayTs so-called civil rights lead-
rs.?
n other words, the racial chal-
enges of the past are over,
onnerly suggests, and America is
] prepared to move forward"to-
ether.
ut a closer look at Dr. KingTs
hilosophy about how such broth-
rhood between blacks and whites
ervatives are willing to admit.
n his writings and speeches,
ome only once white America fi-
hite supremacy.
o entrenched was it, the civil
rize winner wrote, that it would
ake more than just 30 years to
ure.
i
ay
?oFor too long the depth of racism
n American life has been under es-
imated,? King wrote in Why We
anTt Wait (Mentor Books).
?oThe surgery to extract it is nec-
ssarily complex and detailed. As a
eginning it is important to X-ray
ur history and reveal the full ex-
ent of the disease.
?oThe strands. of prejudice to-
ards Negroes are tightly wound
round the American character.
he prejudice has been nourished
y the doctrine of race inferiority,?
ing continued, adding, oIt is this
angled web of prejudice from
hich many Americans now seek
o liberate themselves, without re-
lizing how deeply it has woven
nto their consciousness.?
hus, there is documented evi-
ence of King supporting affirma-
ive action, racial pride, bloc vot-
ng, and other proven avenues of
rogress for black people that.
ould help make up the groundT
istorically taken from them..
onservatives say King would
ave railed against todayTs affirma-
ive action, but history documents
hat the civil rights leader de-
anded of the segregationist
irmingham, Ala. officials and
usiness leaders in 1963 othe up-
rading and hiring of Negroes on a
ondiscriminatory basis through-
ut the industrial community, to
nclude hiring of Negroes as clerks
nd salesmen within 60 days after
igning of the agreement. ?
racial preference in hiring and
romotions for a group that had
een historically discriminated
gainst, and since these weren't
ew positions, that meant they ei-
her had to be created, or some
hites were let go.
gainst the backdrop of black
usinesses that had to exist be-
ause of segregation, King still
ought racial redress for past
arms, knowing that the white
ower structure in Birmingham,
ome of racist Police Chief oBull?
onnor and his dogs, wouldn't like
t, but had to comply.
?o(The NegroTs] struggle to escape
is circumstances is hindered by
olor discrimination,? King wrote
hen. oWhen he seeks opportunity,
e is told, in effect, to lift himself
y his own bootstraps, advice
hich does not take into account
he fact that he is barefoot.?
ing also demanded a committee
o promote racial discussions and
ealing between blacks and whites,
nd the desegregation of public fa-
ilities in 90 days.
wenty years later, many of the
ame conservatives who today
hampion Dr. King as a visionary,
ehemently opposed a federal holi-
ay in his honor when debated in
ongress.
ost: prominent among them
as North Carolina Sen. Jesse
elms, who, according to the book
acial Matters: The FBITs Secret
ile on Black America 1960-1972
Free Press), defended FBI Director
. Edgar Hoover for illegal elec-
ronic surveillance of Dr. King;
hile still a commentator on
RAL-TV in late sixties.
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?oSince its inception in 1966, the
frican American celebration of
wanzaa has been a very impor-
ant cultural tradition in this coun-
ry,? says Manning. oIt is fitting
hat the symbol of family and to-
etherness is recognized and hon-
red by the Postal Service in the
ommemorative Holiday Celebra-
ion stamp series.?
he KWANZAA stamp is avail-
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eatrice Maye |
5 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR NEW
EAR HAPPY
. Never buy a coffee table you
anTt put your feet on.
. Believe in miracles, but donTt
epend on them. .
. DonTt forget that we are ulti-
ately judged by what we give, by
hat we get.
. When you hear a kind word -
poken about a friend, tell her so.
. DonTt work for recognition, but
o work worthy of recognition.
. Start the standing ovation at
he end of school plays.
. When someone lets you down,
onTt give up on him.
. Ask yourself if what you are
oing today is getting you closer to
here you want to be tomorrow.
. Remember that nothing im-
ortant was ever achieved without
omeoneTs taking a chance.
0. When a friend is in need, help
him without his having to ask.
1.When someone gives you:
omething, never oYou
houldn't have,?
2. Remember that cruel words
eeply hurt.
3. Remember that loving words
uickly heal.
4. Frame anything your child
rings home on his first day of
chool.
5.Seek respect rather than
opularity. Seek quality rather
han luxury. Seek refinement
ather than fashion.
6. Never be too busy to meet
omeone new.
7. Remember that when your
om says, oYou'll regret it,? you
robably will.
8. Never let the odds keep you
rom pursuing what you know in
our heart you were meant to do.
9. To help your children turn out
ell, spend twice as much time
ith them and half as much
oney.
0. Remember that lifeTs most
reasured moments often come un-
nnounced
1. When you see someone sitting
lone on a bench, make it a point to
peak to her
2. Be willing to accept a tempo-
rary inconvenience for a perma-
ent improvement
3. Protect your enthusiasm from
the negativity of others.
4. Remember, itTs not your job to
et people to like you; itTs your job
o like people
5. Rebuild a broken relationship
ay,
eatrice C. Maye
rom: LifeTs Little Instruc-
ion Book, Volume 111, by H
ackson Brown, Jr.
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OOST YOUR BRAIN POWER
lmost everyone needs it, asks
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akes it. What is it? Answer: Ad-
ice
uccess is not the key to happi-
ess. Happiness is the key to suc-
ess. If you love what you are do-
ng, you will be successful.
o not use segregation and rac-
sm and color as an excuse. Her-
an Cain
he three stages of being sick:
ll, pill, bill.
hildren are parentsT responsi-
ility and grandparentsT joy.
ove is like a pair of socks"you
ave to have two and they gotta
atch.
he real objective of a committee
s not to reach a decision, but to
void it.
he longer the letter, the less
hance it being read.
ou run in debt, but you have to
rawl out.
he wheels of progress arenTt
urned by cranks,
f you donTt know whoTs to blame,
ou are
ools rush in where fools have
een before.
here are those who climb. the
adder of success wrong by wrong.
here is nothing common about
ommon sense.
o it tomorrow"you have made
nough mistakes today.
end only what you can afford to
ose.
ove always seeks to help"
ever to hurt.
MESSAGE FOR YOUNG
EOPLE
onTt think being late for class is
eally hip.
onTt think itTs OK to drink just
sip.
onTt think being uninterested is
uper cool.
onTt think getting over is play-
ng hooky from school.
his material should be brought
o the attention of parents also.
onTt think skipping the basics
ill put you in the lead.
onTt think a diploma is not
hat you need.
onTt think itTs good to pout and
e a prankster.
onTt think itTs great to be
nown as a gangster.
here are too many erroneous
deas dancing in the heads of too
any students. A new and differ-
nt set of values must be im-
lanted, or a generation or two will
uffer.
onTt think its sharp to always
e in a fight.
onTt think its right to keep your
arents uptight.
onTt think doing homework is
ull and square.
onTt think itTs belittling to say,
?oT care.?
ot only should parents and chil-
ren be interested in redirecting
nergies and priorities, but it must
lso be the task of ministers, busi-
essmen and leaders in the com-
unity.
onTt think happiness is saying
igh and stoned.
onTt think making babies
akes you grown.
onTt think itTs stupid to dd your
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uther King Jr.
emember Dr. King's message. "I
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ECHO is off.
elieelabl ic
redo of the Black Press
he Black Press believes that America can best lead the world away from racial
nd natural antagonisms when it accords to every person, regardless of race,
olor or creed, full human rights. Hating no person, fearing no person in the
irm belief that all are hurt as long as anyone is held back.
New American Icon
he Martin Luther King Day cel-
bration is starting to catch on in a
ig way.
his year, at long last, Wall Street
s shutting down in honor of the holi-
ay. And Wake schools are joining in
he celebration with events and
peakers.
he enthusiasm with which main-
tream American institutions are
mbracing King and his message has
ome in the black community a little
ary.
hy, after years of vilifying the
essenger and the message, has
ainstream America decided that
hey deserve a place in American
radition?
fter all, we remember all too well
ow opponents labeled his message
s ocommunist-inspired? (1960s"or
980s if youTre Jesse Helms), or odi-
isive? (1990s).
ow, suddenly, words like ohonor?
nd oheritage? are being used in con-
ection with the man and his
?odream.?
his yearTs observances every-
here are making it clear that the
fficial establishment has accepted
he King Message into the pantheon
f icons that make America what it
s"and should be.
is. vision has even been in-
oked"to universal outrage"by
onservative opponents of affirma-
ive action and programs to help Af-
ican-Americans.
he sudden, radical turnabout is
nough to give the careful observer
hiplash, trying to keep up. One can
e forgiven for asking, oWhat
ives??
t doesnTt take much of a cynic,
herefore, to speculate that his mes-
age of peace, tolerance, equality and
?"above all"nonviolenc@ is much
referable to the establishment over
hat it perceives to be the alterna-
upport For The
NPA Editorial
t the December national confer-
nce of the National Black Caucus of
tate Legislators (NBCSL) in Mil-
aukee, Wis., a timely and worthy
esolution was passed in support of
he Congressional Black Caucus
ask Foree and Working Group on
he Tobacco Settlement.
NPA joins the black state legis-
ators in giving special recognition to
he Congressional Black Caucus
CBC) for its leadership efforts to
ake sure African-American inter-
sts are adequately and clearly rep-
esented in legislation on the tobacco
greement now being discussed, de-
ated, and developed in the U.S.
ongress.
nder the able leadership of Rep.
ennie Thompson of Mississippi, the
BC Task Force and Working Group
n the Tobacco Settlement include
road representation of African-
merican health, legal, financial,
ducation, and media organizations.
NPA is pleased to be an active par-
icipant on this Task Force.
s Task Force chairman, Rep.
hompson has organized an active
nd representative working group to
rovide input for the development of
?~a black legislative perspective on the
obacco Settlement and to be at the
able to help determine an equitable .
ives.
ith Louis Farrakhan gaining
upport both within the African-
merican and Third World commu-
ities, might the movers and shakers
ot be pushing this omilder? vision of
lack liberation in hopes that the
lack community will adopt it?
cynical way to view the increas-
ng acceptance of Dr. King as a man
orthy of being honored in Ameri-
an history, to be sure.
nd if it is true, how ironic, for the
anTs vision was anything but tame
nd mild.
s far as most of the media record
s concerned, Martin Luther King
nly gave two speeches"1963Ts oI
ave a Dream? (only about 30 sec-
nds of which is ever repeated"the
ntire speech was much more wide-
anging) and his 1968 oI Have Been
o the Mountain Top? right before he
ied.
ut together, they give a picture
f a man who had faith, hope and
rust in the American system and
as confident that his revolution
ould succeed.
ut read any other of his speeches
nd writings, and a different picture
merges.
specially as time wore on into
967 and 1968, his ideas became
ore hard-edged, and the word
?orevolution? crept more and more of-
en into his prescription for change.
ing was the first one to comment
uefully that his odream? had be-
ome a onightmare,? and that some-
hing more drastic had to be take
lace to change America.
nd, though he ohad seen the
romised land,? he was quite clear
hat blacks as a people were a long
ay from getting there.
o yes, by all means, honor Dr.
ing on his day. But read what he
ad to say about America. All of it.
BC Task Force
ystem for the distribution of the
ettlementTs proceeds for research,
ducation, cessation programs
mong young people and media ad-
ertising campaigns.
ntil the Congressional Black
?~Caucus established a Task Force, all
articipants in the agreement
eached by the state attorneys gen-
ral and subsequent discussions by
ational health organizations, the ex-
cutive branch of the federal govern-
ent and members of Congress were
hite. 3
s we have stated emphatically in
previous editorial on this subject,
frican-Americans have a vital stake
n both the health and economic im-
lications of the Tobacco Settlement
nd we need to be involved in all dis-
ussions on the congressional legisla-
ion incorporating the tobacco agree-
ent reached by the all-white state
ttorneys general.
BCSL is on target in commend-
ng CBC Chair Rep. Maxine. Waters
nd CBC Task Force Chair Rep.
ennie Thompson on their leader-
hip initiative on an issue vitally im-
ortance to the African-American
ommunity.
here cannot be any national legis-
ation on the tobacco settlement
ithout significant African-Ameri-
an input and support. o
he world's largest vault is under Chase Manhattan Bank in New
ork City. It has six doors, each weighing as much as eight elephants.
EY, CMON NOW..
OLD IT ALL
T NEEDS ISA
?oJust Do It?
s Great
dvice
Y TREY BANKHEAD
?oThe problem with most people is that they dream of
oing something instead of just DOING it?
elieve it or not, I got that quote from CinderellaTs Fairy
odmother. (Okay, so I saw it on a television special star-
ing Brandy and Whitney Houston"so what? That doesnTt
hange the fact that itTs still a pretty accurate assessment of
ost people.)
mean, look around you. ITve got a friend who dreams of
ecoming a race car driver, and also wants to be an auto
echanic for race cars. What has he done about his dream?
othing. -
know I talk about a lot of things in my various writ-
ngs, and I believe every word. But, still, ITm not perfect. I
ould stand to be in better shape, for example. I tend to snap-
udge things (and people), rather than take the time to make
n informed judgment. Other times, I take far too long to
ake a decision, rather than take a chance. :
o, ITm taking my own advice (DonTt look so surprised
riters expect you to follow what they say all the time. Why
houldnTt we follow our own advice?). Rather than complain
nd whine and moan about how terrible my life is (those of
ou who read my LAST column know what ITm talking
bout), ITm going to do something about it
he first step in coming up with a way to improve your
ife is to make a plan. You need to figure out what youTre not
atisfied with, and find ways to improve it. In my case, ITve
ade a list of five main areas where I need to improve. In
he interests of saving space, I'll list two of them here.
n my pinion, I could definitely stand to be in better
hysical shape. Sure, lots of my co-workers say that ITm in
erfect shape, but I know better. Ever hop out of the shower,
owel off, reach down for your slippers, and have a river of
ater come flowing out of your belly button? Well, my stom-
ch used to be FLAT, but now itTs got that oDunlap? thing
oing as in it odun lapped? over my belt. I mean, itTs gotten
o soggy down there that water CAN hide in my belly but-
on, which is utterly ridiculous (not to mention embarrass-
ng Add to that the fact that my arms and legs have
one kirtd of soft, and that my rear end has also gotten a tad
ess firm than I would prefer... you get the picture. Even
hough my wife STILL says that my shoulders, arms, and
utt are sexy, I just KNOW they could look better.
hich brings me to the question: WHAT AM I GOING
O DO ABOUT IT?
crafted an exercise program that is tailored to MY
eeds, MY wants, and MY interests. Generic programs have
ever worked for me. TheyTre too impersonal. The one I
orked out for me works for me. I want more physical endur-
nce? ITve worked in an aerobic routine. I wanted better
uscle definition, so I added weights to the aerobic routine,
hich will boost my strength AND improve my endurance. I
ike martial arts, so I added some routines from kung fu and
ikido to the mix, bringing back my old self-defense skills
nd bringing me back into shape, and NOT letting me get
ored while exercising All this, I've put into a one-hour pro-
ram that I'll do every day. ThatTs one hour non-stop, to
ake sure that the intensity doesnTt waver.
he other area I feel I need to work on is my image. I
ean, I know I look good NOW (so ITm told), but, with some
ork, I could look so much better Getting back into shape
ill help me along in this area, but that also means that ITll
ave to watch what I wear as different parts of me start to
ecome more defined. For example, if ITm working on my
hest, shoulders, and upper arms, I'll have to look for shirts
nd suit jackets that wonTt bind in those areas. While ITm at
t, I can take the opportunity to update my wardrobe. ThereTs
ome newer styles ITd love to get into, and I already know I'd
ook gooooooo0d in. So, why not? The clothes I wear now, I
how them off. What I need are clothes that show ME off
ladies know exactly what ITm talking about... guys, this is
n area where they get frustrated with us because we usu-
lly just donTt get it).
o, in that respect, ITm going for a total makeover. I'll be
mproving my body, which will improve my health, self-es-
eem, and sex life (that last one is ALWAYS a good goall), I'll
e improving andupdating my look, which works out for my
areer and, again, my self-esteem. (Remember Will Smith in
?oMen In Black,? when he says oThe difference between you
nd me is that I make this look goooood.? Same thing. Think
?oconfidence.?) You'd be surprised at the confidence you can
et if you're in good shape and good clothes. I learned that
rom my wife: she dresses up more for HERSELF than for
nyone else, which is what most women do Why ELSE do
ou think women are so careful about how they dress? Did
ou think they did it for US, guys? Well, time for a reality
heck; They may like us, but they donTt like us THAT much
t may be a relatively small point, but they can FEEL good
ther Viewpoints)
S IT TIME FOR A BLACK COMPUTER COMPANY?
y John William Templeton
pecial To The NNPA
AN FRANCISCO"Sometimes you canTt see the forest
or the trees.
hat is the case with one of the most amazing trends in
he African-American consumer market.
eginning in 1995, African-Americans spent more on
omputers than they did on televisions, according to the Cur-
ent Population Surveys of the U.S. Census Bureau"$589
illion to almost $500 million for televisions.
hey also spent another $180 million on computer soft-
are"equivalent to the amount spent on CD-ROMs and
ther recorded music. When statistics for 1997 are released,
he total amount spent on hardware and software is likely to
op $1 billion.
arketing research indicates that most of these comput-
rs were bought for students so that they can stay competi-
ive in school. An Apple Computer, Inc. executive confided
hat its studies indicate that single black mothers index
ighest of any group in a willingness to buy a computer for
heir children.
he ironic aspect of this trend is that it is a total gift to
he computer industry, which has done worse than nothing
o market technology to African-Americans, even though
ome of the biggest breakthroughs were pioneered by blacks.
id you know that the lead engineers for the first IBM PC,
indows 95 and the Macintosh disk drive were black?
n the spirit of the recently passed Kwanzaa, perhaps it
s time we do something for ourselves. As much as the black
omputer market has grown, it still only scratches the sur-
ace. When President Bill Clinton gives his State of the
nion address, he will open the doors to an even greater
pportunity by committing funds to the rejuvenation of
chools in school districts with a high proportion of children
iving in poverty.
he mid-March deadline to qualify for the e-RateTs 90
ercent discount for schools will also force educators to begin
ddressing their technology needs.
lack parents are being forced to buy computers for their
hildren because their schools are not equipped with them.
here is a 14 percent gap in computers per student at the
,200 schools with 75 percent or more African-American stu-
ent bodies compared to the national average, reports QEDTs
eanne Hayes in Denver.
f the president is serious"always an open question"it
ould mean a substantial commitment to buying the 1.2
illion computers that it would take to reach the national
oal of five students per computer by the year 2000 for the
even million African-American K-12 students.
ven if the feds do not follow through, we as a commu-
ity should require our local school boards and charitable
rganizations to come up with the dough.
ow, if you're still with me. Somebody needs to make
hose computers and somebody needs to make software that
ines the rich oral tradition of the African experience and
he creativity of todayTs artists. Although computer pur-
hases are going up, software purchases are going down as
lack buyers find an even worse situation than the book and
ovie markets when they go to software stores.
here is nothing for black children and a void in practical
esources geared to the specific needs of adults. In our inimi-
able fashion, we've been taking that imperfect environment
nd adjusting it to meet our needs. ThatTs where the busi-
ess opportunity lies. Practically all American computer
ompanies have sourced their manufacturing offshore in
sia. That means much of your hard-earned dollars spent
or computers floated away.
iven that technology is one of the booin fields for the
1st century, it provides an opportunity to create a company
ased on meeting the specific demands of*AYffet%m-American
omputer buyers, either as a stand-alone firm or in alliance
ith existing manufacturers here or offshore.
one of the existing firms have any sales channels in
nner cities nor in Africa or the Caribbean. There is not only
demand for a manufacturer but also a retail company that
ould focus on these markets.
uring the recent conference, oAfrican-Americans in the
igital Age: Learning and Earning on the Internet,? Dr.
rank Greene, one of the pioneers of Silicon Valley and man-
ging member of New Vista Venture Capital, discussed how
is group is putting $40 million into developing the next
ave of Black computer companies,
y LOOKING good. And so, for that matter, can WE
nyway, thatTs it: Two areas I'll be improving my life.
've got the goals and the plans on how to reach those goals
ll laid out, and I intend .to have the physical reconditioning
art of it accomplished by my birthday (which is Jan. 11, so I
?~donTt have a lot of time), Now, all have/to do is take the
dvice of both Nike and CinderellaTs Fairy Godmother.
need to oJust DO it?
ECHO is off.
ome Mayan Indians played a
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round A.D. 700 to 900. The object
f the game was to hit a rubber ball
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By Beth Rilee
usiness Feature
ADFORD, Va."ItTs a math
roblem all parents fear: oBy the
ime my son or daughter is ready
o go to college, how much will it
ost?? Equally daunting is the cor-
llary question: oHow will we ever
fford it??
ollege costs have risen dramati-
ally over the past two decades and
he trend is expected to continue.
hile inflation has increased 80
ercent since 1980, college costs
ave risen 221 percent during the
ame time period according to The
eritage Foundation.
s costs continue to increase six
o seven percent annually, parents
f a child born in 1998 and enter-
ng college in 2016 can expect a
our-year public education to be
round $140,000, while four years
t a private school could be as
uch as $286,000.
efore you throw your calculator
ut the window, there is good
e salute his
4- JAN. 20, 1998
riety Of Options Availab
ews. No matter if you're the par-
nt of a newborn or getting ready
o send a child off to school this
all, there are more options than
ver to help pay for college.
?oThe trend in financial aid is
?~wrappingT,? explains Herbert S.
Buddy) Johnston, director of fi-
ancial aid at Radford University
n Radford, Va. oWe wrap together
number of financing options, in-
luding scholarships, grants, loans
nd work-study, to present the best
ossible aid package to a student.?
any schools can estimate the
mount of aid a student might re-
eive even before he or she applies.
?oBy filling out a one-page
orksheet, parents and students
an get a rough idea of the types of
id available,? explains Johnston.
he Internet is making the pro-
ess even easier as many colleges
nd universities have on-line calcu-
ators and application forms. oPar-
nts, students and guidance coun-
elors are really beginning to use
ream,
artin Luther
ING, Jr.
he Internet to get information
bout paying for college,? says
ohnston, oIn the past a person
ould write off to a college and
ave to wait several weeks to find
ut what kind of aid was available.
ow he or she can click on a web
ite and learn about eligibility, ap-
ly for financial aid over the Inter-
et or even do free scholarship
earches in a matter of minutes.?
hile the amount of overall aid
vailable is increasing in the
nited States, up five percent over
ast year, Johnston warns against -
elying too much on financial aid
nd encourages people to do some
rapping of their own.
?oParents and students have got-
en quite creative and are figuring
ut ways to get a little here and
here to help supplement aid.?
parking this creativity is the
vailability of more college funding
rograms than ever before. Parents
nd students can choose from a
umber of investment and pay-
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ent options to combine with fi-
ancial aid and scholarships. Some
f the newer college funding pro-
rams growing in popularity in-
lude state savings trusts and sav-
ngs bonds, prepaid tuition pro-
rams and installment plans.
he interest in these options is
rowing thanks, in part, to new tax
aws deferring payment of federal
nd state taxes on the increase in
alue of tuition plans and other
avings for higher education ex-
enses. At the same time there are
mportant considerations associ-
ted with each option. As always, it
s best to consult a financial advi-
or for specific information.
hile they donTt earn as much of
return on investment as mutual
eTo Tackle Rising College Costs
unds or stocks, state savings
rusts and savings bonds can pro-
ide substantial tax advantages
nder certain conditions. The catch
s there are often strict require-
ents on the way investments are
et up and how they are used. Still,
avings trusts and bonds are rela-
ively safe investments and guar-
ntee some money is set aside for
ollege.
repaid tuition plans lock future
osts into todayTs prices. Parents
nd students pay the current col-
ege cost and donTt have to worry
bout increases by the time a stu-
ent goes off to college. Many
tates have prepaid tuition plans
r are considering them and par-
nts and students should contact
lan representatives for specific in-
ormation. Depending on the plan, '
ayments can be in installments or
ump sums and the state assumes
ll risk of investments.
gain, a familyTs financial situa-
ion and investment strategy are
mportant factors. While the money
ay have a greater return in other
nvestments, prepayment plans of-
er security. They are, however, not
or everyone. Prepaid tuition plans
an be attractive to middle-income
amilies interested in conservative
nvestments, but for low-income
amilies the plans may actually
eopardize chances for aid while
orfeiting money needed for imme-
iate essentials.
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ECHO is off.
uth Brown Receives Honors At Age 70
EW YORK, N-.Y."Miss has received her third Grammy best traditional blues category. Treats Your Daughter Mean,? o5-
hythm herself, Ruth Brown, has Award nomination for her debut © The album is a treet Se of 10-15 Hours? ea ten eane From COMMITTEE OF YORK MEMORIAL. _"
pecial reason to rejoice on her Rounder Records/Bullseye Blues Brown's 57-year career and fea- My Eyes,? Brown has been enjoy- A.M.E. ZION CHURCH AND THE "
0th birthday on Jan. 12, Rhythm album, R + B = RUTH BROWN. tures some of her favorite songs ing a well-deserved career revival FORMER PASTOR, REVEREND
bluesT first bona fide female star The album was nominated in the sheTs enjoyed hearing others sing since 1988. when she won a Tony CHARLIE O. CALDWELL AND FAMILY
over the years, and a few well-cho- Award for her role in the Broadway GRATEFULLY EXTEND THEIR DEEPEST
en new musical chestnuts. The.set musical oBlack & Blue.? Her book, 3 AND MOST SINCERE APPRECIATION
oasts duets with blues fiddler Miss Rhythm: The Autobiography FOR THE LOVE AND KINDNESS
larence oGatemouth? Brown on of Ruth Brown, Rhythm and Blues SHOWN DURING THE PASTORAL LOVE FEAST
?oFalse Friend Blues? and BrownTs Legend, will soon be a Showtime o97?, WHICH HONORED REV. C.0. CALDWELL.
iggest fan, Bonnie Raitt, on a movie.
?p , ° YOUR CARING, SHARING AND GIFTS OF LOVE
re over of in Gonna Move She will be playing a weeklong HELPED THE CALDWELLTS IN THEIR TRANSITION
slp in own. +1. engagement at New YorkTs Bl FROM ACTIVE PASTOR: HIP TO DISABILITY
owned for her T50s-era mil- °"8@8e G5 NGG? UGS) LAS STATUS. THE MOVE HAS BEEN ONE OF COMFORT
ion-sellers such as oMama, He Note Jan. 20-25. AND EASE DUE TO YOUR SUPPORT. THE POWER
F LOVE AND PRAYER HAS BROUGHT
OTICE OF SIGNIFICANT GAINS IN THIS TRANSITION.
ONDIS CRIMINATION WE SHALL BE FOREVER GRATEFUL FOR THE
LOVE YOU HAVE SHOWN. MAY GOD RICHLY
The Gre ill H . : REWARD YOU IN ALL FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
nville Housing Authority CONTINUE TO WALK IN FAITH AND LOVE AS YOU
(te complies with all federal and state adelialaidatig ehcp ot 7 eres
SALUTE TO GREAT FATHERS"Shown at the funeral of Millard Bell are housing laws. The Authority does not THIS IS THE
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ECHO is off.
hat you are setting a good ex-
anTt hear what you're saying.?
?oTo be without friends is a seri-
ave much but we were happy.
s your home a battleground?
ighting, arguing, fussing inces-
rivacy and confidentiality.
hemselves and their accomplish:
, Songs, praj { shall be very busy this day, 1 Those were the good old days. Does _LetTs not turn to drugs and aleo- ments.
hich help you let may forget Thee but do not Thou" anyone remember? hol for escape. ThereTs only heart- To encourage people to listen to
go. ; forget meT. : : ache and misery in their wake. you"pronounce every syllable of
est. , . 6.Face the sex problems you QUOTES... These cause your problems to the word, completely and crisply.
DonTt think itTs dumb to try to may have and resolutely seek a so- -ITIS HARD oExcuses are the nails used to double. They donTt solve family Speak accurately and precisely
ass atest. lution for them. Men and women To forget " build a house of failure.? oBe pa- - problems; they create new ones for ; Remember and use peopleTs
rugs, alcohol, tobacco and a who enjoy each other are seldom To apologize tient with everyone, but above all you. : names.
ost of other symptoms reflect the nervous and tired. To save money with yourself?. ; Please realize itTs not your fault WHAT IS MY TITHE?
isdirection spoken of in this 7,In periods of depression, re- To be unselfish oGetting people to like you is if your parents are not getting . My tithe is more than a check or
oem. Education is a basic for member that everyone has To avoid mistakes only the other side of liking them?. along. This is especially true if par- a sum of money. Itis:
roper and healthy human devel- troubles, that othis too will pass? Tokeepoutofarut = (Norman Vincent Peale) ents divorce. My investment in a better com-
pment. To attempt to function as and concentrate on riding out the To begin all over again oThe real art of conversation is Taking sides with either parent munity.
n illiterate is to play a losing storm well. To make the best of not only to say the right thing in causes children to be caught in the My aid to Christian youth..
and. S me oye tem eat ter the right ee but to wal unsaid ee Please donTt take sides etl expression of faith in the fu-
nk itT ot to THE ENVIRONMENT YOU 0 Kee :
e ee ARE GIVING YOUR CHILD To think first and act moment?, (Dorothy Nevill) So what do you do? The family Mygesture of good will =
onTt think itTs wrong to try to 1 Do you run your home effi- afterwards Things worth remembering: problems are severe. After praying My contribution to Christian
xcel. ciently? Is it orderly, but not so or- To maintain a high standard The value of time. a great deal, calmly sit down and education. ; ;
ust think Just derly that your family feels uncom- To keep on keeping on The success of perseverance. discuss your family life with your My outreach in healing and
hink fortable in it? To shoulder blame The dignity of simplicity. parents. When children love both teaching through HETSETITTOS,
?"A reprint of a poem written 2. Do you have fairly definite To be charitable The worth of character. parents they can contribute stabil- My vote for a Christian world. _
y atelevision community schedules and Jointly made, well- To admit error The virtue of patience. ity in a family. My tithe is a holy pe dedi-
ffairs director recently understood rules which you are onT To take advice The wisdom of economy. Then talk with an adult in whom cated to God for the building of his
ppeared in a periodical the Job to enforce? To forgive The power of kindness. you trust"probably your minister, kingdom on earth.
ublished by the North Caro- . 3. Have you and your husband BUT IT PAYS your teacher or a counselor. Re- THE MEASURE OF TRUE
ina Association of Educators. solved enough of your problems so oWhat you are speaks so loud | YOUR HOME member to consider your parentsT GREATNESS
church is great in the sight of
F YOU ARE NERVOUS, ample of cooperation, mutual.re- i. guns ; Sometimes you must move in God only when it is:
EPRESSED, OR ALWAYS spect, and happy, zestful, respon- ©us form of poverty. ; santly? Arguing in the family has with a grandparent or a relative Great is spirit. The warmth of
IRED sible. behavior and so that your oBe generous with compliments become a common problem. There while your parents sort out their fellowship is apparent to all who
. Be sure that your goals are
ossible and that they have to do
ith the welfare of others rather
han with personal prestige. Ner-
ous people usually have self-cen-
ered goals or none at all.
. If possible, eliminate what
akes you most nervous or weary.
verly heavily washes, doors that
lam, children who fight, men who
onTt get home for dinner on time,
n-laws who criticize, can be
rought under control so that they
on't use up so much of your en-
rgy.
. Build up your enthusiasm and
nterests. Plan your days and sim-
lify your life so that you have
mple time in which to do well the
hings you must do, one thing at a
ime in the order of their impor-
ance, and some time left over in
hich to do things you particu-
arly-enjoy. If necessary, ask an ef-
icient friend to help ee develop
etter work habits. If you have
een serving as someoneTs slave,
top doing so.
. Practice making prompt deci-
ions and sticking to them. Spend-
ng hours trying to decide whether
o do this or that uses up more en-
rgy than the action itself, and of-
en one course is as good as an-
ther anyway.
. Improve your health. Drink
lenty of milk and eat more veg-
tables and meat. Learn how to re-
ax your muscles and really rest.
hild is looking forward toT growing
p and to marriage and parent-
ood?
. Are you and your husband
iving examples to your child of
ood citizenship and social respon-
ibility, working to make your
treet a friendly neighborhood, par-
icipatingT in community undertak-
ngs, and feeling responsibility for
ood government?
AY YOU HAVE
nough happiness to keep you
weet,
nough trials to keep you strong,
nough sorrows to keep you hu-
an,
nough hope to keep you happy,
nough failure to keep you
umble,
nough success to keep you ea-
er,
nough friends to give you com-
ort,
nough wealth to meet your
eeds, Enough enthusiasm to look
orward,
nough faith td banish depres-
ion,
nough determination to make
ach day better than yesterday.
?T THE ROAD OF LIFE
?oI expect to pass through this
orld but once. Any kindness that
can show to any fellow creature,
et me do it now... for I shall not
ass this way again.?
nd stingy with questions.?
EST WE FORGET
any African-Americans (or
lacks or Negroes) ocame up the
ard way,? but we made it on our
wn. Some of us were born to teen-
ge mothers who worked in green
obacco and tobacco factories,
icked cotton, scrubbed floors most
f our lives to send our children to
ollege. Some of our grandparentsT
omes, where we grew up, had no
lumbing or electricity. We used an
uthouse drew water from a well,
athed in a tin tub in the kitchen
n Saturday night and lit the
ouse with kerosene lamps. That
as not uncommon in the South in
he T40s and T50s.
onTt write off anyone because
e came up the hard way. But
here was genuine love and friend-
hip. People cared and were con-
erned about others. You helped
e harvest my tobacco crop and I
elped you harvest yours. We did
or each other, shared with each
ther and never expected a dime.
he school had a pot-belly stove,
utdoor privies, dilapidated build-
ngs, none of the frills"computers,
ecretaries, no assistant principals
nd many principals taught part-
ime, counselors, nurses, psycholo-
ists, but teachers taught, children
earned. They could spell, read and
rite. No behavior problems. They
ere well-disciplined. We didnTt
ALUTE
HE
DREAM"
ANUARY
5-
wen Burney, Jr.
wen Burney, Sr.
ice-President
re so many unhappy marriages.
ne-third of American marriages
nd in divorce. Too often the years
eading up to a divorce are filled
ith yelling and fighting. Many
amilies stay together in spite of
onstant battles. So many teenag-
rs must face all this tension and
tress in the family"shouting,
ursing, yelling, and hitting. This
amily needs help, but too often
arents wonTt seek it.
eenagers, donTt run away from
ome. You will not generally find
ife any easier out on your own.
here is the possibility of quitting
chool and messing up your own
roblems. This is not running
way.
inally, love and honor your par-
nts, in spite of their problems. No
ne is perfect. We are living in try-
ng times. Under stress, far too
any parents have turned to alco-
ol or drugs. Tempers are some-
imes short and flare up.
e aware that you have your
wn life to live, whether or not
our parents get hold of their own
roblems, you must press on. Turn
o God for stability and comfort.
f you want to be liked by others,
ncourage people to talk about
orship in a great church.
reat in love. Its love abounds
oward all sinners. The members
ove one another with real devo-
ion.
reat in compassion. Its heart
eaches out to those who need its
inistry. Only by having a compas-
ionate heart can a church be
reat.
reat in Christian living. Its
embers live a dedicated Christian
ife. It has no place for worldliness.
reat in loyalty. Its members are
oyal to the Lord and his church
hrough their dedication of time,
alent, and money to His service.
itt Community College
ontinuing Education Division
ourses
Arts and Crafts
Mixed Media
Oil Painting
Oil Painting
Watercolor Painting
Watercolor Painting
Watercolor Painting
sbestos Training
uto Care: Basic Handyperson
uto Safety Inspection
ake Decorating
ertifed Purchasing Manager
ertified Quality Manager
ommunity First Aid and Safety
reative Writing Basics
reative Writing for Publishing
reative Writing Seminar
rochet: Beginning
rochet: Beginning
ffective Teacher Training
lectrical Apprenticeship Program
Level IV-A)
lectrical Apprenticeship Program
Level I-B)
inancial: Retirement Success
inancial: Taking Control - A
inancial Workshop for Women
loral Design
ome Companion Aide
ow To Talk So Kids Will Listen
nterior Decorating
nttoduction to Sailing
nvestment Strategies for the 21st
entury
nvestments for the Conservative
nvestors
nvestments for the Conservative
nvestors
nitting: Beginning
nitting: Beginning
andscaping and Gardening
andscaping and Gardening
entor Training for Teachers
ational Teacher Exam Review
orth Carolina Building Codes
phthalmic Frames and Lenses
lumbing Apprenticeship I-B
S9000 Overview
BC: How Your Past Affects Your
resent
BC: How Your Past Affects Your
resent
BC: Personality Realities
BC; Personality Realities
BC: Small Business Basics
ign Language - Beginning
ign Language - Intermediate
chedule of Courses
or
anuary, 1998
ost Dates
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/7 - 2/25
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ECHO is off.
OMEGOING SERVICE HELD FOR BRO. MILLARD A. BELL"Shown
bove is Mother Bell at the funeral of her son who passed away Dec.
4th. Services below were attended by relatives and friends at Cor-
erstone Missionary Baptist Church in Greenville, N.C. The Rev. Sidney
. Locks, Jr. officiated. (Staff Photos)
ILLARD A. BELL
ttend The
hurch Of
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aT
SMALL SCHOOL WITH A BIG
EART"Bethel School students in-
ernalized the true meaning of
iving. Annie WattsT First Graders
anted to make a difference for
thers for the new year. The stu-
? dents leamed about community
services, needs and wants. After
earning about the Salvation
rmy and the Alopt an Angel
roject of the Greenville
omunity Shelter, the students
ecided to help both services.
"The First Graders made their
presentation to Terri Zabriskie,
ase Manager of the Community
helter. After thanking the chil-
ren for their generosity, Ms.
abriskie talked with them and
ave them a four of the shelter.
he youngsters raised over
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osition available for person to perform semi-
killed and limited skilled laborer work in the
aintenance, repair, and construction of the
ater Resources Distribution System. Knowl-
dge of water and sewer construction and
aintenance is preferred. A valid North Caro-
ina commercial driverTs license is required.
pplications accepted through January 14,
998. Salary Range 415,808 - $23,483.
IPE LAYER
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o fee unless we win
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air-of water and sewer pipelines and mains.
rior experience in water and sewer pipeline
onstruction work and a valid North Carolina
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Mind Is
Terrible
hing To
aste.
outh Lee Street Neight ;
mprovement Inc.
Hosts
artin Luther King
ay Celebration
his event will take place on Monday,
anuary 19, 1998 at 6:00 p.m. at the
yden Arts & recreation Building Audi-
orium located on 511 South Lee Street.
ree admission and various activities for
he entire family. For more information,
lease call 746-7003.
t Just Keeps |
etting] Better
andin | EAST
ELK, BRODY'S, SEARS, K&W CAFETERIA & 50 SHOPS
PEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 10-9, SUNDAY 1-6
alute Dr. Martin Luther King. Carolina East Mall,
ocated one mile north of Pitt Community College
n Memorial Drive, offers over 50 stores and
pecialtyshops ranging from fine clothing to
utomotive needs. While you're shopping
top and have a quick lunch in our food
ourt. Carolina East Mall Meeting the
onsumer needs in the community.
he Carolina East Mall
anagement Staff Proudly Salute
r. Martin Luther King.
he Carolina East Mall Management Staff proudly
AROLINA EAST
ELK, BRODYTS, SEARS, K&W CAFETERIA & 50 SHOPS
PEN MONDAY-SATURDAY 10-9, SUNDAY 1-6
OCATED ON HIGHWAY II, JUST 2 BLOCKS SOUTH OF GREENVILLE BLVD.
ou
re others depending on you to build the future?
re you confident that you've got the right tools?
ave you realized the power of your
oney? We are here. To show you how to make
he most of your money today and to help you plan for
omorrow. Because the future is closer than you think.
?oHere.
VACHOVIA
?oSeirted.
ECHO is off.
y
S. SALLYE STREETER RETIRES"The staff of Greenville Housing Author-
ty and officials of the City of Greenville recently held a reception at
he Moyewood Cultural and Recreation Center to honor Ms. Sallye
treeter on her retirement. Ms. Streeter had served as Director of Ten-
nt Affairs for the Greenville Housing Authority for more than 32 years.
y Dr. Earl Ofarl Hutchinson
ntertainment Feature
997 should be cause for much re-
oicing. It showed that an indepen-
ent film with an all-black cast,
ans the ancient racial stereotypes
f crime/dope/guns/freaky sex/car-
oon caricatures/human wrecks
that far too many Hollywood films
raditionally reserve almost exclu-
ively thr Blacks, cun do well at the
ecaiien,
ut equally important, Eve's
ayou shattered two other myths.
riter-director Kasi Lemmons ech-
ed ico when. she re-
arked ou canTt really point
o any film and say this proves that
his film will attract a white audi-
nce. What examples can you use??
emmons seemed doubtful that
hites will go see an all black film.
ut why?
he International Relations
ommittee of the League of
omen Voters of Pitt Cqunty will
resent a program on oEmerging
nfectious Diseases: Relevance to
orth Carolina and Pitt County?
n Jan. 20, at 7:30 at the Willis
uilding, corner of Reade Circle
nd First Street.
OMEN VOTERS PRESENT PROGRAM
he speaker will be Paul Cook,
.D., Clinical Professor of Medi-
ine at East Carolina School of
edicine and former Medical Con-
ultant with the Pitt County
ealth Department.
veryone is invited to attend and
articipate. For more information
lease call 355-6389.
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or decades whites have packed
oncerts featuring black artists,
ailed black sports figures, en-
hrined black divas, praised'the
orks of black writers, poets, and
laywrights. If a film is well-
rafted, and compelling, there is no
eason why whites wouldnTt or
houldn't crowd the theaters to see
t.
pielbergTs Amistad is a good ex-
mple. Despite its painful, and still
ontroversial theme of black sla-
ery, from initial box office reports
sizable percentage of those who
ent to see it were white.
he second myth is that indepen-
ent, all-black films are doomed to
ail commercially. In the 1930s,
ioneer black filmmaker Oscar
ichaux made independent films
ith a small budget and no major
tudio backing, or distribution
eals. The films didnTt present the
tereotypical Amos TnT Andy, Stepin
etchit comedy, or minstrel-type
ong and dance depictions of blacks .
revalent in that era. The films
ere dramas, western, andT detec-
ive movies. They employed hun-
reds of black actors, actresses and
echnicians and were financially
uccessful.
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ITT COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRIVATIZATION
S THE PUBLIC BEING HOODWINKED?
he City of Greenville and the Greenville Human Relations Council
nvite You to the 1998
N JANUARY 7, KENNETH DEWS, CHAIRMAN, COUNTY
artin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Festivities
OMMISSIONERS MOVED FORWARD THE PROPOSED TRANSFER OF ALL
CMH ASSETS AND DEEDS TO CHANGE OUR HOSPITAL TO A PRIVATE NOT
OR PROFIT CORPORATION. THE LAND AND HOSPITAL WILL NOT BE
EASED, BUT ABSOLUTELY DEEDED AWAY BY THE COMMISSIONERS.
OMMISSIONERS EUGENE JAMES AnD JEFF SAVAGE
NSUCCESSFULLY VOICED THEIR OPPOSITION AND CONCERNS
HROUGHOUT THE MEETING.
HE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WOULD HAVE YOU BELIEVE THAT A
ONTRACT WITH AMBIGUOUS LANGUAGE BETWEEN PCMH AND THE
OUNTY IS SUFFICIENT TO PROTECT THE INTEREST OF THE COUNTY.
OT SO
ERE IS WHY
EVERSION OF PCMH BACK TO COUNTY
unday, January 18, 1998
emorial Service - 6:00 PM
elvia Chapel Original Free Will Baptist Church
00 Watauga Avenue
peaker: Dr. W. H. Mitchell
astor of Good Hope Free Will Baptist Church, Winterville, NC
ntrepreneur of MitchellTs Funeral Home
ponsored by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference
nd the Coalition Against Racism
onday, January 19, 1998
reenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce Activities:
ommunity Unity Breakfast - 8:00 AM
ose High School Auditorium
00 West Arlington Boulevard
peaker: Dr. LeRoy T. Walker
.S. Olympic Committee, President Emeritus and Board Member
ponsored by the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce
HE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WOULD HAVE YOU BELIEVE THEY CAN
AUSE THE HOSPITAL TO REVERT BACK TO THE COUNTY IF THE VENTURE
AILS. WRONG. ONCE THE COMMISSIONERS CONVEY THE HOSPITAL
ROPERTY AWAY BY A CLEAR UNRESTRICTED DEED, IT COULD NOT
EVERT BACK. WHY DONTT THE COMMISSIONERS TELL YOU THIS?
00% PAYMENT OF INDIGENT CARE/MEDICAID
F PRIVATIZED PCMH CAN STILL COME BACK TO THE COUNTY
OMMISSIONERS SEEKING RELIEF FROM CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS TO PAY
OR ALL INDIGENT CARE AND MEDICAID COST.
itywide Solidarity March - 10:00 AM
homas Foreman Park
outh Program - 1:00 PM
?oPoor People? Feast - 4:00 PM
elvia Chapel Original Free Will Baptist Church
ponsored by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference
CMH SALE OF ASSETS: IF PRIVATIZED PCMH WILL HAVE THE and the Coalition Against Racism
OWER TO SELL OFF 5% OF ITS ASSETS EACH YEAR.
O GUARANTEES WITH PRIVATIZATION
THER PUBLIC HOSPITALS THAT BECAME PRIVATE NOT FOR PROFIT HAVE
LREADY FAILED AND ARE BEING SOLD. FOR THIS REASON ALONE THE
OUNTY COMMISSIONERS SHOULD TAKE A WAIT AND SEE APPROACH.
AIT TWO YE. THEN RECONSIDER.
PPOSE THE PROPOSED GIVEAWAY OF PCMH
GET INVOLVED; CALL YOUR COUNTY COMMISSIONER TODAY
TTEND THE JANUARY 20?"? MEETING, 3:00 PM. COUNTY BUILDING
LSO WRITE YOUR COMMISSIONER TODAY AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:
ast Carolina University Activities:
andlelight Vigil - 6:00 PM
t the Crest of College Hill, ECU
peaker: Dorothy Spruill Redford - 7:30 PM
endrix Theater, ECU
ponsored by the Ledonia Wright African-American Cultural Center, the Cultural
wareness Committee, the National Panhellenic Council, Allied Blacks for Leadership
nd Equality, and the ChancellorTs Martin Luther King Committee
OMMISSIONER The City of prraemien -_ the Srseriie " hsogetect Council
0-8 ese activ led
ri ad fgets MANAGER, East Carolina University and the Greenville Pitt County Chamber of Chamerce.
REENVILLE, NC 27834-1696
D BRIGHT 524-5253, KENNETH DEWS 355-2276, CHARLES GASKINS 758-3314, EUGENE JAMES 752-6336,
OM JOHNSON, SR. 752-1796, FARNEY MOORE 758-1047, MARK OWENS 749-4081, JEFF SAVAGE 758-5770.
AID FOR BY CONCERNED CITIZENS, NANCY COLVILLE, 756-5706 AND ALFRED BRINSON, 752-8477
Black Farmers To Get Another D
y Ken Morgan
pecial to the NNPA
ASHINGTON, D.C."On Jan.
6; African-American farmers will
et another day in court, when
.S. District Court Judge Paul
riedman assesses the progress of
ettlements between black farmers
nd the U.S. government, as well
s the adequacy of the mediation
rocess between the two.
ast month more than 70 bla¢k|
armers and their supporters filled
riedmanTs courtroom in proceed-
ngs on the issue. Then, Friedman
ave the U.S. Department of Agri-
ulture (USDA) 30 days to develop
speedy way to resolve hundreds
f discrimination complaints
odged by black farmers or be con-
ronted with a trial date.
e also approved a government
equest that the 1,000-plus cases
eing mediated be done on a case-
y-case basis, as opposed to being
ealt with as a group within six
onths.
lack farmers and their lawyers,
owever, contend that it will take
t least two years, not six months,
o hear and mediate complaints in-
ividually. Aggrieved farmers will
ave the option to have their cases
eard through a process set up by
SDA to hear complaints or by
ichael Lewis, the court-appointed
ediator.
ast Aug. 28, Black farmers filed
$2 billion discrimination lawsuit
gainst the USDA. Pigford, et.al.
s. the U.S. Department of Agricul-
?ostretching the review process out
any years"or conducting vacu-
us or ghost investigations"or fail-
ng to take action.? These practices
ed to foreclosures, bankruptcies
nd. other serious economic prob-
ems for Black farmers, they said.
lexander J. Pires, Jr. is the lead
ttorney for the plaintiffs, and
ichael Sitcoff of the U.S. Justice
epartment is the lead attorney for
he defendant. The judge has al-
owed two other lawyers represent-
ng black farmers in Alabama and
ississippi to join the mediation
egotiations.
riedman has not yet ruled on
ignificant points in the case, in-
luding whether or not the statute
,8 © 6 56 6 bbT BO Ba
f limitations can be invoked by the
ustice Department. Its implemen-
ation would mean that about 95
ercent of plaintiffs would not be
ble to receive damages. for their
ll-treatment at the hands of local
SDA officials.
itcoff said farmers may only be
ble to receive forgiveness of their
ebts and top priority for newT
oans. However, echoing black
armersT sentiments, Everett Greer
f Yazoo, Miss., said, oWe want
ebt relief and compensation for
ur suffering.?
he National Black Farmers As-
ociation led by John Boyd, Gary
rant, and Tim Pigford first called
ational attention to their plight
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a oe. Baa
ec, 12, 1996. Then, a group of 50
lack farmers protested in front of
he White House against what. they
aid were discriminatory USDA
ractices. They also demanded a
eeting with President Clinton.
hey returned to the nationTs
apital to protest at the USDA,
pril 23, 1997, two months after
he agency released a report ac-
nowledging the discrimination
roblem and vowed to develop a
lan of action. More than 250 black
armers and their supporters pro-
ested the inadequacy of the plan
nd the inaction of USDA in resolv-
ng the problem.
lack farmers are losing 9,000
cres per week, according to re-
25,000 to 18,816.
lack farmers are going out of busi-
ess at three times the rate of their
hite counterparts. The average
ncome of a black farmer is one-
hird that of whites, while poverty
ates for the black farmer are 20
ercent higher than whites.
s far as financing goes, an As-
ociated Press (AP) analysis look-
ng at lending practices between
980 and 1992, revealed that black
armers receive 51 cents for every
ollar loaned to whites. Over that
eriod, the number of loans
ropped by 66 percent for white
lect and discrimination
hanged, there. may be no black
armers by the year 2000.?
ccording to several advocacy
roups and agriculture experts,
ome of the black farm loss can be
ttributed to the conditions con-
ronting small family farmers such
s government policies favoring
orporate, big-business farmers,
ow prices, and natural disasters.
e a a
his will change
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ends that black farmers have been
he victims of racial discrimination
fter repeatedly being denied loans =
nd other management and, deckni-
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t also asserts that from 1983 to a { THINGS ARE
997, the USDA failed to investi- ~ , POSSIBLE
ate hundreds of discrimination ; le °
omplaints filed by black farmers ~. _
a request to have black farmers p= 4
iscriminated against before 1983 ~~ Y CALL 561-8052
ncluded in the suit was denied).
ccording to the farmers, dis-
rimination took the form of
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nniversary of Deacon Francis H. Mebane, 33 Mason and State Board
ember of N.C. Senior Games, and Beulah Whitfield Mebane, both
etired educators, was held in Greenville the weekend of Dec. 20-21.
he festivities were divided into three main segments: a Fellowship
our and Fashion Show, Dance, and Reception.
heir daughter, Gracie Mebane Vines, her husband, Thomas F.
ines, and their son, Justin Mebane Vines, entertained the guests with
party Saturday, Dec. 20, featuring Nathan Cobb's LaBogue Produc-
ions followed by dinner for the hotel guests. Guests came from other
ris of N.C., Ga, Md., Va., Ohio, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C.
lso hosting the afternoon event were Dr. Linner Griffin, Ms. Olga Mike,
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orth Carolina has a law that gives public hospitals the same business advantages that are available to private
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