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Happy Thanksgiving
to evervone
H. M. King Ayi
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Africa Visits
BY MTBULU K. ROUSE
Assistant Editor
On Nov. 14, 1997, Greenville and
Eastern North Carolina had the
pleasure of being visited by Prince
Francois A. Ayi (now H. M. King
Ayi Foli-Bebe) of Togo, West Africa.
A supporter of humanitarian ef-
forts in Washington, DC, the US,
Togo, Africa, and around the world.
The King has opened an orphanage
and a high school for homeless des-
titute children.
The King Ayi was in Kastern
North Carolina, on his tour to
bring the world his foundation
called The Royal Green Cross. His
most successful and fastest grow-
ing campaign for uniting youth
around the world. The Royal Green
Cross inspires youths from differ-
ent social, economic, and ethnic
backgrounds to unite in serving the
needs of the community distribut-
ing medical supplies, assisting in
times of disaster, and promoting
African culture and education
around the world. The Royal Green
Cross is now spreading rapidly
throughout Africa and the USA in-
cluding a large group her in North
Carolina.
When asked about leaving a few
positive messages for the Blacks
here in Greenville and Eastern
North Carolina, and that is to take
advantage of the resources you
have here in America, stay in
school and receive all the education
you can and take in all the knowl-
edge you can, be the best at what-
ever you decide to do in life, respect
and love each other as well as your
(See VISIT, P. 2)
_ FOLLOWING IN MOM & DAD'S FOOTSTEPS"Sistor Altrice Gales of
Christian Gift Shop in Washington, N.C. continues the
Richard and Ivester Walker, (Staff Photo)
(Jeff Savage To Run For Mercer Seat
From Staff Reports
Pitt County Commissioner Jeff
Savage plans to run for the 8th
District House seat in the 1998
election, he said recently.
The seat is currently held by
Rep. Linwood Mercer, D-Pitt, who
has announced his candidacy for
the 1st Congressional District seat
now held by Rep. Eva Clayton.
oWhile my interest was prima-
rily in serving the people her in
Pitt County, I saw it being a real
opportunity that I could serve the
citizens all across North Carolina,?
Savage said.
Savage, a Democrat, said he be-
gan thinking about running for the
House seat shortly after his re-elec-
tion to a second term as county
commissioner in 1996. He has been
on the board since 1992.
His formal announcement came
at Philippi Church of Christ on
Nov. 9.
oIT spent the last, almost two
months, just trying to make sure
that people here in Pitt County
would support me,? he said. oOnce
I felt comfortable that I had solid
support in my own back yard, ITve
since started going elsewhere mak-
ing contacts with other people let-
ting them know my intentions. ITve
been making the rounds ever since
then. It was a decision that I did
not make lightly. I though about it
intently for about six months.?
Mercer had heard rumors for
some time that Savage might run.
Mercer preferred not to endorse a
candidate now or to speculate on
SavageTs qualifications.
oWeTre running our own race and
we'll stay as far as we can from
that (race),? Savage continued, oI
wish them all well.?
(See SAVAGE PLANS, P. 2)
6 ae
*
A BUNDLE OF JOY"Bro. Lee, of LeeTs Barber Shop in Washington, is shown here beaming brightly with his
wife, and little ones. ItTs obvious that the bundle he holds is truly a oBundle of Joy!? (Jim Rouse Phofo)
C. Delores Tucker Asks Senate Take Action
To Control Vile, DemeaningT Music
WASHINGTON, D.C."oNo cor-
poration should be allowed to exist
if engaged in activities that con-
taminate, poison and infect the
minds of children,? charged Dr. C.
DeLores Tucker, founder/chair of
the National Political Congress of
Black Women.
Testifying on oThe Social Impact
of Music Violence? before the Sen-
ate Subcommittee which oversees
the District of Columbia, Tucker
said action must be taken to curb
and control the proliferation of
what she termed ovile, demeaning,
pornographic and misogynistic?
music.
oThose malicious lyrics grossly
malign black women, degrade the
unthinking young black artists
who create it, pander pornography
to our innocent young children,
hold black people (especially young
black males) universally up to ridi-
cule and contempt, and corrupt its
vast audience of listeners, black
and white, throughout the world,?
4
said Tucker.
Those attending included Sena-
tors Sam Brownback (R-Kan.) and
Joseph Lieberman (D-Conn.), Re-
cording Industry Association of
America President and CEO
Hillary Rosen, medical experts,
scholars, lobbyists, parents and
shock rock fans.
Sen. Brownback, chairman of the
Senate Governmental Affairs Sub-
committee on Oversight and Gov-
ernment Management, Restructur-
ing and the District of Columbia,
said, oOver the l.ast 30 years, vio-
lent juvenile crime has jumped
more than 500 percent. Such
trends are especially dramatic in
Washington, D.C., where juvenile
crime, teen death and teen drug
use rates lead the nation.?
Tucker said, however, that the
problem was one which affected all
areas of the country.
North Dakota parent Raymond
Kuntz told of his 15-year-old sonTs
suicide after listening to shock
rocker Marilyn Manson.
Kuntz read lyrics to oAntichrist
Superstar,? found in RichardTs CD,
which he claims encourages sui-
cide: One shot and the world gets
smaller/ LetTs jump upon the sharp
swords/ And cut away our smiles.
Without the threat of death/ThereTs
» no reason to live at all...
At the heart of violence in music
is the debate over First Amend-
ment rights. While legislators
urged record companies to control
explicit and offensive music, Rosen
' defended the rights of artists to
» freely express themselves.
She also insisted that guidelines
already exist to restrict minors
from purchasing music that dis-
plays oparental advisory? stickers.
Tucker countered that labeling is
tradition of worthless because children pur-
.chase those CDs évery day.
Chad Sisk, a 15-year-old from
Philadelphia, said he purchased
parental advisory CDs from mer-
chants such as Sam Goody, Tower
Records and the Wall.
oChildren learn where they can
buy CDs with parental labels by
word of mouth,? he said.
Tucker distributed lyrics from
Marilyn MansonTs oIrresponsible
Hate Anthem? found on the Anti-
christ Superstar CD:
Hey victim, should I black your
eyes again? Hey victim/ You were
the one who put the stick in my
hand/ I am the ism, my hateTs a
prism/ letTs just kill everyone and
(See DR. TUCKER, P. 2)
SHOWN ABOVE: FCC ATTORNEY WADE HARGROVE & BRO. JIM
ROUSE AT 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF N.C. ASSOCIATION OF BROAD-
CASTERS HELD RECENTLY IN RALEIGH.
WOOW-JOY
Radio Station-JOY 1340 AM-was
the recipient of The Distinguished
Community Service Award at the
finaleT of the oLove Feast? held to
honor The Reverend C.O. Caldwell
on Sunday, Nov. 16, 1997, at the
York Memorial AME Zion Church.
Bro. Jim Rouse, Executive Direc-
tor, accepted the award on behalf
By Cash Michaels
Staff Writer
Telling his supporters, oI love
you very, very much,? Min. Curtis
Gatewood, state NAACP District 8
director and former Durham
branch president, called for adver-
saries both inside the NAACP and
the African-American community
to stop their infighting, and bury
the hatchet for progress.
The charismatic activist and
honoree at the 23rd Annual
Durham NAACP Freedom Fund
Banquet at NCCU Saturday
warned those listening that unity
has many obstacles.
oWhatever differences we may
have, if itTs between NAACP offic-
ers, letTs make it NAACP business.
If itTs between the family, letTs
make it family business,? Gate-
wood said. oLetTs say right now,
that weTre not going to do anything
that would hurt somebody that
could possibly be working to liber-
ate our people.?
While never calling names or
noting situations, there are a
1340 Cited
For Distinguished Service
of the oJoy? staff.
WOOW was a motivating force in
the oJail-A-Thon?, (a fund raising
marathon) sponsored by the
Philippi Church of Christ, coordi-
nated by Bishop Randy Royal, Pas-
tor of Philippi. These efforts netted
$6,198.50 to aid Rev. Caldwell.
Gatewood: LetTs
Stop FightingT
plethora of instances Gatewood
may have been alluding to"from
his own controversies after leaving
the Durham branch presidency last
June, to his third-place finish in
his hard-fought battle to win the
state conference presidency two
weeks ago.
oThere are a lot of ignorant folk,
a lot of divisive folk, a lot of
backstabbing folk, that are stab-
bing and conniving and doing ev-
erything to take your place, but
God has a place for everyone,?
Gatewood said.
Beyond that, there are still is-
sues to be settled in the Durham
branch and the state conference.
Nationally, all membersT eyes are
on the four board members Chair-
man Myrlie Evers-Williams and
the Executive Committee asked to
resign because of alleged, and in
some cases admitted-to impropri-
eties that cast a shadow over the
civil rights organization.
Gatewood warned about the dis-
unity getting worse before it gets
(See GATEWOOD. P. 2)
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IF YOU REALLY WANT 10 KNOW. JUST ASK am RED" "Bro. eee Tyson and Tonny Hines (1.) consul
with Mr, Emest Eaton (c.) about events of days gone by, as Bro. Alonza oBud? Halll (r.) looks on, Mr. oRed
always has a moment to share his personal knowledge of oour history? with any young brothers who are
interested. (Jim Rouse Photo)
'Tqor po i Pe]
Sy:
- v fi net a man recently who has lots of good
qualities. I will call him oSam?. He is a profes-
sional man who has an excellent job. The problem,
is his bragging. He brags about how much money
His conversation is full 6f conceited
statements about his financial status. Needless to
he makes.
say, he works from 9 - 5 for someone else and pays
rent to someone. This tasteless quality gets on my
last nerve. How can | get this man to see that his
bragging is turning me off?
Turned Off
Dear Turned Off: Dear Turned Off:
If you donTt like him,
reduce his bragging
time to zero. If you do
like him, tell him that
you. like him and enjoy
his company, the time
you two spend together
when he is not bragging.
If he is wise, he will
catch the hint and act
accordingly.
Jackie
Dear Jackie and Dee:
Pride cometh before the
fall. This brother needs
a gentle reminder that to
God be the glory. The
Lord giveth and the Lord
will taketh away. Tell
him that while you ad-
mire his accomplish-
ments , if he really wants
to be impressive, to im-
press you with his spiri-
tuality, his integrity, his
warmth, his charm, wit,
humor, and human-
ity...but the greatest of
these is charity (love).
Dee
Some co-workers and | went out to dinner.after
work a few nights ago and we saw my boyfriend at
the restaurant with another woman.
We ve been
dating for almost two years and all of them know
him. They were obviously on a date.
They were
holding hands, laughing and smiling and talking.
he was holding her around her waist and caressing
her arm.
I was shocked,
I] didnTt know what to do.
At first I tried to pretend that | didn't see them but
everyone knew that I did.
I just left my friends
standing in line and walked out of the restaurant in
tears. | am so hurt.
I really love this guy.
One of
my girlfriends went over to his table and told him
that I had just left and he acted like he didnTt know
who | was or what she
was talking about! HeTs
been calling me at home and the office ever since
but I haven't accepted his calls. What should | do?
In Love
Dear In Love:
we
SAVAGE PLANS
Continued from page 1
Whoever runs should be aware of
othe demands, Mercer said. He has
loved it, but it does take dedica-
tion.
oThe service is much more és
manding than I think most people
realize. It only pays $13,000 a year,
ah the time it consumes, you
Tt have much time for anything
Be prepared to give up a
"wible lot of things and work hard
», if you want to dedicate yourself to
that. ItTs a labor of love.?
Savage said his main concern
about the possibility of winning the
seatwas being away from his fam-
ily during sessions in Raleigh, but
he decided that the benefits would
outweigh the negatives.
He and his wife, Angel, have
three children: Ryan, 9; Naima, 6;
and Akeem, 4.
The 8th District consists of parts
of Pitt, Edgecombe, Martin and
Greene counties.
SavageTs main concerns are
health care, economic development
and the environment. He said if
elected he plans to focus on the
eastern part of the state.
oI think far too long eastern
North Carolina has gotten what
was left over after the central and
western parts of North Carolina
took the lionTs share of the stateTs
resources,? he said. oI would like to
see more appointments come out of
eastern North Carolina.?
He said he hopes to speak for the
residents of the region.
oI want to represent a new gen-
eration of political leadership and
civic involvement and to be a real
voice for the people and to address
areas of concern that will improve
and maintain the quality of life her
in eastern North Carolina,? Savage
said.
Mercer, who was previously
mayor of Farmville and a county
commissioner, said such service is
valuable while in the General As-
sembly.
oIt prepares you. It gives you
good background, because every-
thing we do impacts the tax base in
counties, cities and towns. ItTs in-
valuable experience to understand
the interactions between govern-
ments.?
DR. TUCKER
Continued from page 1
let your God sort them out/F____ it
F____ it F____ it/ EverybodyTs
someone elseTs nigger.../ I wasnTt
born with enough middle fingers...
Despite those lyrics, Tucker em-
phasized that NPCBW is not talk-
ing about censorship.
oInstead we are talking about es-
tablishing guidelines for more re-
sponsive and responsible corporate
citizenship. We are not trying to
tell the record industry how to con-
duct their business. We only want
mayor, who has enjoyed black
voter support before, shocked Afri- .
can-Americans by saying she only
chose Robinson as mayor pro-tem
of the City Council because his be-
ing black made it opolitically expe-
dient.?
Tennyson went on to win the
Nov. 4 runoff, after losing the pri-
maries, as African-Americans
failed to take out their anger at the
polls.
' oThis brother ran a dignified
race, a classy race,? Gatewood said.
o(Robinson] is the most qualified
man for the job of city mayor, we
know this. Why is it that we
couldnTt come out and put this
brother in as mayor??
At the event, special honors were
also given to Gatewood and former
NAACP First Vice President
Johnie Philyaw by branch Presi-
dent Harry Monds, Jr.
VISIT
Continued from page 1
family. Respect thy mother and fa-
BY FAYE WHITE
: Associate Editor
EditorTs Note: If you would
like to have your churchTs spe-
cial event included in this col-
umn, please sents it to Faye
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morning worship at 11:00, with
Pastor Melvin Murphy, the Senior
Choir, and Senior Ushers serving;
dinner will be served at 1 p.m. EI-
der Gregory Ellis and the Mt.
Shiloh Church family of
ther, and last but not least, protect Winterville will be guests for the 3
and take care of your community
and love and respect those that live
in your community.
To find out more about The
Royal Green Cross, you can call or
write: The Royal Foli-Bebe A. Ayi
Foundation, P.O. BOX 671, Falls
Church, Va. 22040 USA, Phone:
703-534-1359, Fax: 703-534-1339.
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travel-planning guides, including
the Event & Recreation Guide, call
the stateTs 24-hour hot line, 1-800-
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Web site, http://www.tourism.
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For information on a No Diet
Required cookbook, call Jenny
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Great baby gifts can be found by
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p.m. service.
Victory Temple Church of
God In Christ (604 Granville
Street, Windsor) will host a
oThanksgiving Revival Crusade?
Nov. 25-28. GodTs Anointed
Prophet, Mark E. Vereen of New
Haven, Connecticut, will be the
guest evangelist. Services begin at
7:30 p.m. nightly. A special service
will be held at 11:00 a.m..on
Thanksgiving morning.
Come...experience this yoke-de-
stroying ministry.
The Eastern Middle Confer-
ence of the Original Free Will
- Baptist Church convened at the
General Tabernacle (located on
University Street in Kinston) Nov.
17-23. Theme: oWe Can Do Better
Together?.
Mother Mary Lee will deliver
her initial sermon at 3:00 p.m. on
Sunday, Nov. 23 at the Philippi
Church of Christ. Friends and fam-
ily alike are invited to come and be
a part of this occasion when yet an-
other oLaborer? begins work in the
oVineyardT for the Master.
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We both agree on this one so you've got one them to transform it,? Tucker
opinion here. What you should have done was t aletinica :
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have taken a seat at their table and asked him what C-SPAN. Genune Leather & Suede
the deal was...and right then and right in front of
her. Then you'd have your answer and the 32 cents
you spent on that postage stamp to us.
If you think the relationship is worth salvaging,
return his phone call...donTt shout, pout, scream,
threaten, accuse, or cry...
Just calmly listen to him
plead his case (or dig his hole deeper) whichever
the case may be.
shot"go for it"
If you want to give it another
maybe it was his aunt Minnie from
Minnesota (right). In my ball game two strikes (if
you're lucky) and you're out.
Jackie and Dee
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Pathologists, doctors who treat
patients through laboratory
medicine, say that steroids can build
muscles, but they often cause a cas-
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effects, including baldness, acne,
swollen breasts, or shrunken testi-
cles. Users may experience symp-
Steroids are derivatives of
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physicians for specific illnesses,
the type found on the street or in
locker rooms"anabolic steroids"
is illegal and dangerous.
According to pathologists, signs
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* Behavioral changes, includ-
GATEWOOD
Continued from page 1
better.
oThere are certain forces that
would attempt to drive a wedge be-
tween young brothers when they
get on the right track,? Gatewood
said, adding that othose who are in
our right minds [and] right spirits?
are now targets, instead of odope
dealers... rapists and murderers.?
Honored previously as the 1996
oBranch President of the Year? by
the state conference, Gatewood,
with his wife Odessa and seven-
year-old daughter Desmera
present, vowed to continue speak-
ing out against racism and oppres-
sion.
oI donTt know about you, but God
has given me something to stand
for. He has given me something to
live for. And if necessary, He has
given me something to die for,? the
Waynesboro native said.
oFor God I live, and for God I
die,? Gatewood added. oLetTs put
God back in the center of the
struggle for freedom and libera-
tion.?
The Baptist minister also called
for all of the community organiza-
tions othat are supposed to be
fighting for the poor and the op-
pressed,? to develop a partnership
with the churches and other reli-
gious institutions to ostand on
what is right.?
oThose of us who really believe in
fighting for freedom, letTs get about
the business of fighting for, free-
dom,? Gatewood said.
Eyebrows were raised when
Mayor Pro-tem and former
Durham mayoral candidate Isaac
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mood swings, to the development of mood swings, and uncontrollable Sylvia KerckhoffTs name after read-
blood filled cysts that can be life- anger ing a city proclamation declaring
threatening. * Hyperactivity, insomnia, or Nov. 15 oMin. Curtis E, Gatewood
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ATTEND CALDWELL oLOVE FEAST?
Caldwell oLove Feast? Termed Complete
Success By York Memorial AME Zion Group
The Appreciation Committee of
the York Memorial AME Zion
Church announced that the oCald-
well Love Feast? was a complete
success. The eight-day series of ser-
vices and activities brought the
community and surrounding areas
together in an outpouring effort of
love, caring, and sharing. The
oLove Feast? also generated spiri-
tual enrichment and created an
awareness that caring motivates a
ocall to rescue? when one is in
need.
These activities generated in ex-
cess of $17,000, which the
Caldwells may apply to a new resi-
dence. Great was the faithfulness
of those who cared and shared in
this oFeast of Love?.
ticularly during this special season
of the year when all hearts turn to
sharing with family and friends,
and we humbly request that you
accept our hearfelt appreciation.
Special citations were given to:
The Joy 1340 staff for donating
time slots for solicitations for the
oCaldwell Love Feast?, to Sycamore
Hill Baptist Church, Philippi
Church of Christ, English Chapel
Church, Philippi Baptist Church,
Holy Trinity Church, Progressive
Church, St. John Baptist Church,
and Cornerstone Baptist Church,
all participants in the week of ser-
vices.
Numerous other churches, orga-
nizations, and firms were also cited
for participation and contributions.
4 (from the desk of
Mirs.
A WISE LEADER: Five quali-
ties of a wise leader: a clear mind,
a cheerful disposition, a discreet
mouth, keen judgment and a
humble spirit.
A wise leader will allow the Lord
God to maintain control over his or
her power. In humility he will en-
ter the Lord into his decisionmak-
ing process, problem-solving solu- »
tions, and future-planning strat-
egy.
Two warnings for those in au-
thority. (1) It is inexcusable to take
unfair advantage of those under
our charge. (2) Whoever does take
unfair advantage of others hurts
himself more than others.
We must never forget the value
of being a model. We must never
lose the vision of seeing a cycle.
People will some day take our place
in leadership. Those who model au-
| thenticity, dedication, and genuine
love for others shape the future of
our world, even when they are not
aware of it.
Death awaits us all. You can
count on it. oDeath is the debt we
all must pay.? Euripides
oDonTt put off living until your
retire. Have a blast: do it now.?
We are to live life to its fullest:
i free of guilt, contagiously happy,
committed to God and our mar-
riage, and thoroughly involved.
Various ways to view life: opti-
mism, pessimism, suspicion and fa-
talism.
If you wait for perfect conditions,
you'll never get anything done.
Be bold, be joyful, be Godly.
Mrs. Beatrice Maye
Two things to aim at in life: to
get what you want and, after that,
to enjoy it. Only the wisest of man-
kind achieves the second.
Put away pain from your body.
Take a straight look at what alco-
hol does to the body, drugs, to-
bacco. Keep a lid on your sexual
drive or the wrong uses of your lei-
sure time. Those things can bring
pain to your body.
Growing older is not fun for
those who find themselves unable
to keep up.
Life is a challenge. Life is tough.
Life is sickness and terminal ill-
ness. Life is brokenness--broken
hearts, broken relationships. Life
is not enough food and not enough
hope. Life is discouragement and
boot uate, Li is deteriora
edge reality.
Now is the time to prepare for
eternity. Preparing for retirement
is commendable. But have you pre-
pared for life beyond retirement?
oa more than wise--itTs essen-
ti
From: Charles R. Swindoll, oLiv.
ing On The Ragged Edge: Coming
To Terms With Reality?
oLOOK IN THE BOOK?
If you're getting lazy, read JAMES.
If your faith is below par, read
PAUL
If youTre impatient, consider the
book of JOB. .
If you're a little strongheaded, go
see MOSES.
If youTre weak-kneed, have a look
at ELIJAH.
If there is no song in your heart,
listen to DAVID.
If you feel spiritually chilly, get the
beloved disciple JOHN to put his
arms around you.
If youTre losing sight of the future,
climb to REVELATION and get a
glimpse of heaven.
SAYINGS/ADAGES
1, A new broom sweeps clean,
but the old broom knows the cor-
ners. Irish Proverb
2. The dedicated life is the life
worth living. You must give with
your whole heart. Dillard
3. The business of a leader is to
turn obstacles into stepping stones,
weakness into strength, and disas-
ter into triumph.
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will follow.
The committee gratefully ac-
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The Black Press believes that America can best lead the world away from racial
and natural antagonisms when it accords to every person, regardless of race,
color or creed, full human rights. Hating no person, fearing no person in the
firm belief that all are hurt as long as anyone is held back.
Time For A War
Well, it seems to be that time
again.
A casual look at the papers and the
less substantial media shows a presi-
dent with problems.
Bill ClintonTs peccadillos have fi-
nally reached the litigation stage,
and after years of apathy, the Ameri-
can public, to the relief of the Repub-
licans, is finally starting to take no-
tice.
The lukewarm reception his poli-
cies have received is getting colder,
and his enemies in Congress are on
the move again.
His initiative on race was well re-
ceived, but, like many of his schemes,
is starting to bog down after a grand
and glorious sendoff.
Things are looking pretty lame for
Bill Clinton here at home. So you
know what that means.
Time for a war.
Not a big, costly, messy one, mind
you. The American public is defi-
nitely not in for that kind of war.
No, weTre talking about a clean,
easy, neat little war with American
casualties in the double digits
(single, if possible) and a simple, eas-
ily understood goal.
Actually, that second stipulation is
more of a guideline than a rule. The
important thing is, we must win.
And win big.
That has been the guiding prin-
ciple for the last three presidents.
Reagan went to Grenada. Bush went
to Panama and, when that popularity
didnTt stick, masterminded Desert
Storm.
The formula is simple. If you are
having trouble, being made fun of, or
sued for something distasteful, pick a
fight with someone you are abso-
lutely sure you can beat handily.
Clinton tried it himself earlier on.
He was all set to invade Haiti, but
that pest Jimmy Carter pulled the
rug out from under him at the last
second by negotiating a deal for
HaitiTs leaders to leave voluntarily.
Made Bill look kind of silly. So heTs
been eager to find somewh:2re else to
charge into, to make the people for-
get about his personal shortcomings.
Enter Saddam Hussein. Either
this guy doesnTt get CNN or he was
out of the planet while Schwartzkopf
and Powell turned his armed forces
into a giant, 3-D video game for
three months.
Now heTs talking like he won that
little skirmish and heTs going to kick
our fanny if we donTt give his country
the respect it demands.
Maybe he figures that, with all
those problems at home, Bill
wouldnTt dare risk military involve-
ment.
Like we said, he apparently
doesnTt get CNN. ThatTs exactly
when a president craves military in-
volvement.
Saddam is likely to be sorely dis-
appointed.
Of course, so is Bill, George BushTs
Persian Gulf adventure left him with
a 90 percent approval rating. For
about six months.
Then it was time to talk about his
performance in other areas.
Giving
By Junious Ricardo Stanton
Positively Black
Are you a generous giver? Do you
give of your time, your sustenance,
your gifts, talents and ideas? The
message of the Master was to share
and participate fully in life. oGive
and it shall be given unto you. The
measure you meet shall be measured
again unto you.? An American collo-
quialism of that is, owhat goes
around comes around.? What is your
contribution to the mix? Is it valid,
valuable and the best you have to of-
fer, or is it the bare minimum given
grudgingly and with a dour attitude?
We are always giving. We give off
ovibrations? that others can pick up
even before we open our mouths.
Are your vibes loving, caring and
empathetic or are they hurtful,
harmful and negative. We give every
time we speak, when we open our
mouths we contribute either posi-
tively or negatively to the immediate
environment. What is your conversa-
tion like? Is it uplifting, supportive
and loving or do you enjoy tearing
people down and injuring folks? The
measure you award to others is the
measure that will be awarded to you!
As a result of writing this column I
have come in contact with many_
wonderful people. Recently, two
brothers E-Mailed to let me know
how much they enjoyed reading
oPOSITIVELY BLACK.? One.
asked me to phone him and I did. I
contacted him and we had a fine con-
versation. He informed me he was a
prophet and said that my writings
blessed him greatly. He shared some
insights and gave me some much
needed advice, encouragement and
reinforcement. For this I am truly
grateful. It was a case of being re-
warded by giving. Writing is my gift.
I donTt take credit for it. It is part
and parcel of who I am and why I am
here. In that regard I am on purpose.
Even though I write about per-
sonal growth and development there
are areas in my own life that need
maturation. Within the last few
weeks several people have been sent
into my life to offer support and en-
couragement. I thank Olive Vassell
and Prophet Irving for their insights
and suggestions. This is what we
need more of in our community, mu-
tual support, nurturing and encour-
agement. We need hope. Phyllis
Yvonne Stickney says HOPE stands
for Helping Our People Elevate or
Evolve. Have you given anyone hope
today? Are you an encourager or are
you a nay sayer, a cynic or a scoffer?
Look at our community, observe the
sadness/despair in the eyes and on
the faces of our people. Have you
provided any hope or inspiration to
show them things arenTt always what
they seem? Do you promote the idea
that tomorrow can/will be a better
day? Are you keeping hope alive by
your words and deeds?
You have gifts and talents. Are
you using them to make the world a
better place? Do you even know
what you are good at? If you donTt,
now is the time to discover, develop,
polish and hone your talents. Now is
the time to value yourself for who
you are and what you have to give.
DonTt hide your light under a
bushell. What gifts can you give that
will enhance the quality of life for all
of us?: What can give that will add
value to this world and make living
better? What new thing(s) will you
discover, invent or produce that will
enhance the quality of life? All of us
have been given some talent. True,
far too many of us go to our graves
with our genius untapped, our great-
ness undemonstrated or channeled in
the wrong direction. That happens
because we fail to heed the good ad-
vice we are given. We ignore our
dreams, our intuition or the outer
messages and sign posts God provide -
to show us the way. That happens
when we lack faith in the universe to
supply our needs and use us in the
divine plan for the good of all of us.
You have something marvelous and
wondrous to give. Come on with it!
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Cheating: Success
Strategy For TodayTs
Teens?
BY TREY BANKHEAD
You know, when I was in high school, it was thought that
cheating was a time-honored tradition among students in
my school. Everyone had to try it at least once. It was the
oin? thing to do. So, yes, I tried it a few times, until I discov-
ered that it was a lot easier for me to actually study than to
expend all that energy coming up with plots and counter-
plots for cheating. (For those of you who've never done it,
you'd be AMAZED how much energy cheating can take up!)
I'd like to think that students today just havenTt learned
that lesson yet. But then, ITm not an idiot. The truth is that,
no mater how many good parents are out there trying to
instill values in their children, some kids are plain lazy.
Note that ITm saying osome? kids are lazy. ITm very much
aware of why kids cheat. Some do it because they canTt read,
and theyTre afraid to let anyone know. Others do it because
of the risk, and others still simply because they just donTt
know the answers. And, of course, there are those who cheat
only because itTs the only way theyTve ever gotten good
grades.
And then, naturally, there are the lazy ones.
As I write this, ITm still fuming over what happened at
school today. I had assigned an essay to all five of my
classes. The were to write a one and a half page essay on an
aspéct of Earth Science they've been studying. I let them use
their books, and their notes, and whatever other resources
they could find to help them with the assignment. In addi-
tion, I took them through an explanation of HOW to write an
essay, on'the assumption that there would be some kids who
had never written an essay (I was right about that, you
know.)
So, imagine my surprise when, as ITm proofreading the
rough drafts of the essays, I discover that at least SEVEN-
TEEN kids copied out the textbook, word for word.
Now, ITm not saying that kids are stupid. I know better,
given the ingenuity some of them displayed in cheating.
They actually raided the classrooms bookshelves for older
editions of the text, and texts by other publishers, in order to
copy from sources they though I would not be familiar with.
But then, I only graduated high school nine years ago, when
cheating was still an art form, and not just an act of despera-
tion. Besides that, ITve got a nasty, inventive mind myself.
So it seemed only natural to me for me to go through ALL of
the other Earth Science books in the classroom, familiarizing
myself with the chapters that are similar to what we've been
focusing on. Can I help it if I just happen to be able to read
at a rate so that I could read all those chapters in all those
books just before I assigned the essay? And, can I help it if I
just happened to have all those books handy as I was proof-
reading the essays to give them pointers on how to improve
them prior to their being turned in?
But then, as one student told me, oMr. Bankhead, you're
not supposed to be so smart.? Okay. ITm sorry. I thought that
was a teacherTs job. Certainly ITve never found it in the job
description, but it seems to come down to a battle of wits
with the kids anyway, so why shouldnTt I play it sly and
sneaky too? Especially when it means that I'll catch the kids
in the act ?
oBecause you're a teacher,? I can hear some of you parent
saying.
Get real.
Look, bottom line? Some of the kids I have to deal with
are lazy. Period. They come to class, donTt do their own work,
try to sleep in class, try to distract other kids from concen-
trating, then have the nerve to come to me with a hurt and
confused look when they fail. oMr. Bankhead, why'd you
flunk me?? they'll say, with tear-filled eyes and a trembling
voice,
Gee, THAT oneTs a no-brainer. Maybe itTs because you
stole someone elseTs paper and put your name at the top? Or
maybe it was the time you hid your book in your desk and
were peeking at it during the test? Or, perhaps it was you
and your friend passing notes back and forth during the test,
and whispering in tones that my deaf cat could hear?
oBut, Mr. Bankhead, I wasnTt cheating!?
Okay, then you tell ME what you would call it when
someone hides a piece of paper in their sleeve that they slip
under their test, moving the test aside from time to time to
look at the information that just ohappens? to be on the test "
_ they're
taking?
oI donTt know, Mr. Bankhead. Forgetfulness?? .
aoe ececcccce
test every time I waled by?
oNo, Mr. Bankhead! I was just straightening up the test!?
What is amazing to me is not the fact that these kids
have developed a poker face any gamberler (or professional
politician) would kill for, but they htey really have me won-
dering if they even kow WHY what theyTre doing is wrong?
I confronted three of them today. One said oMr
Bankhead, it doesnTt matter!? Another said obut I did the
assignment, whatTs the problem??
The best answer I got all day was oYou're just accusing
me because you hate me.? THAT one both amused and an-
gered me. Anger because how DARE this kid say that when
ITve been bending over backwards trying to help him by of-
fering him access to tutors, extra credit assignments, and so
forth? Amusement because...well, just because. Sure, ITm the
mean, cruel, sadistic teacher who hates his students and is
smarter than I should be. THATTs not in the job description
either. Maybe it should be? Because sometimes, I am SO
tempted to lie down to the expectationa.......
Then again, maybe the job description for ostudent?
should be oone who studies and tries hard in school?, as
opposed to the oone who comes to school? definition we seem
to have now. ThatTs why I donTt call the young adults who
come into my class ostudents.? Some are what I call ostu-
dents.? the rest are just okids.?
THE GOP ELEPHANT BLINKS...
By George Wilson
A Voice From the Hill
When the words oaffirmative action? are muttered on
Capitol Hill the result is a bitter partisan battle. On one side
there are some Democrats who like to portray themselves as
the guardians of equality and fairness. These are lofty ideals
even if they donTt accurately capture their true feelings.
Most Republicans say that they are opposed to affirmative
action because it promotes quotas and preferential treat-
ment.
With both sides locked into their positions, the House of
Representative began consideration of a bill that would per-
manently affect equality for those seeking an even playing
field.
Congressman Charles Cannady (R-Fla.) introduced a bill
sarcastically named oThe Civil Rights Act of 1997.? The in-
tention of the legislation was to permanently abolish affir-
mative action in all federal programs. CannadyTs proposed
legislation had been languishing in the House Judiciary.
Committee, because the House Republican leadership knew
what the reaction would be from those in support of affirma-
tive action and in this case they were oon the money.?
The Congressional Black Caucus joined hands with the
Hispanic Caucus and a coalition of civil rights organization
to alert their constituents to oprepare for battle over the
Cannady Bill.? However, Wade Henderson, executive direc-
tor of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights agreed that
Republicans had the numbers to get the ill-conceived bill out
of the Judiciary Committee. oIt appears that they have the
votes. However, we want to make the political cost high for
support of the Bill,? said. Henderson and the coalition op-
posed the Bill, have their hands on the political pulse of the
nation and identified those moderate republicans who repre-
sent districts that have fairly large groups of women,
Hispanics, Asians and African Americans. The intent was to
put political pressure on GOP members and make sure they
had a difficult time explaining their vote when they returned
to their home districts.
With the stage then set for a real political battle over
affirmative action, the House decided to set a vote on the
controversial issue. Members of the CBC were in place and
the heads of the nationTs major civil rights organizations
were joined in the hearing room by scores of supporters,
indicating that the sometime slumbering civil rights estab-
lishment had come alive.
I donTt know if it was the sight of this packed hearing
room or pre-election year common sense, but when the omo-
ment of truth? arrived the Republicans decided to table the
Cannady Bill. After all of the blustering and posturing the
Republicans accepted the fact that pursuing the abolition of
affirmative action would be a political opoison pill.?
By tabling the bill it simply means that the legislation
can be brought back at any time for consideration. However,
the chances are slim that the Republicans will want to push
an issue like affirmative action anytime soon with major
electiona scheduled for 1998.
Breaking Ground
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Anxiety Disorders Are
Treatable"tt Recognized }#?4
(NAPS)"Phrases such as
ostressed-out? and oout of control?
are familiar expressions in todayTs
fast-paced world, but many people
experiencing these feelings may
be suffering from far more than
onormal? stress. They may be suf-
fering-from anxiety disorders,
common and debilitating illnesses
marked by excessive worrying,
episodes of panic, obsessive
thoughts and irrational fears.
These symptoms often can be
otriggered? by overwhelming life
experiences or they can occur for
seemingly no apparent reason.
Not knowing where to get help is
a big problem, and many people suf-
fering from anxiety disorders are
not getting a correct diagnosis and
proper medical attention. In fact,
anxiety disorders are a key cause of
multiple visits to primary care
physicians. Anxiety disorders com-
monly co-occur with depression.
According to Steven E. Hyman,
M.D., Director of the National
Institute of Mental Health, anxi-
ety disorders, like other mental
illnesses, reflect dysfunction in
the brain. Millions of people with
anxiety disorders are benefitting
from brain research on these real
and treatable disorders. Effective
treatments for anxiety disorders
include medication, specific forms
of psychotherapy called cognitive-
behavior and behavior therapy, or
a combination.
Here are some brief descrip-
tions of the five anxiety disorders:
* Panic Disorder"Sudden
feelings of terror that strike
repeatedly and without warning.
Symptoms include chest pain,
heart palpitations, shortness of
breath, dizziness, abdominal dis-
comfo:., feelings of unreality, and
fear of dying.
* Phobias"Extreme, dis-
abling and irrational fear of some-
thing that poses little or no actual
danger and that can cause people
to limit their lives.
* Generalized Anxiety Dis-
order"Persistent, exaggerated
worry about everyday life events
and routine activities (good or
bad). lasting at least six months;
accompanied by physical symp-
toms such as fatigue, trembling,
muscle tension and headache, or
nausea.
* Obsessive Compulsive Dis-
order"Repeated, intrusive and
Seeing Your
Way Clear To
Kye Health
(NAPS)"The first step in main-
taining good eye health is having
regular eye exams. Most diseases
can be treated and/or prevented if
detected early.
Start by examining infantsT
vision at six months. After that
examine children at three years,
before they enter first grade, and
every two years thereafter.
Adults, 19 to 40 should be seen
every two to three years. From 41
to 60, visit your eye doctor every
two years, and after age 61, every
year.
oMany people donTt realize that
professional eye exams are as
important to your optimal health
and well-being as general and den-
tal check-ups,? said Jacques Stoerr,
president of Essilor of America
(EQOA), a leading manufacturer of
optical lenses.
To encourage people to take
care of their eyes, EOA offers a free
brochure, See More Of Life.
The colorful brochure walks
readers through a complete visit to
an eyecare professional"from the
eye exam to choosing corrective
lenses. The brochure also educates
eyeglass wearers about the options
available in lenses and lens treat-
ments and explains the features
and benefits of each.
oToday there are many lens
choices and it is essential to dis-
cuss the options with your eyecare
professional and make an in-
formed decision to find the lens
package that best suits your needs
and lifestyle,? noted Dr. Rod
Tahran, vice-president of profes-
sional relations and clinical
affairs at EOA.
The brochure also contains an
easy-to-use self-test that individu-
als can take to indicate whether or
not. they may have presbyopia. A
result of the aging process, presby-
opia is the eyeTs inability to focus
on close objects.
The condition affects virtually
everyone after the age of fifty, but
many people notice symptoms as
early as their late 30s/early 40s.
If you suspect your eyes are
changing, it is important to get an
eye examination. soe sa lenses
your eyecare profess can pre-
scribe to correct your vision, -
unwanted thoughts or rituals that
seem impossible to control.
¢ Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder"Persistent symptoms
resulting from a traumatic life
experience. Symptoms include
nightmares, flashbacks, numbing
of emotions, depression and feel-
ing angry, irritable, distracted or
jumpy. .
oNearly 24 million Americans
suffer from an anxiety disorder
each year, yet many people handle
this condition in silence and with
secrecy, unnecessarily ashamed or
unaware that their symptoms are
both abnormal and treatable,?
notes Jerilyn Ross, President of the
Anxiety Disorders Association of
America (ADAA). oBy contacting
organizations like ADAA,? she sug-
gests, opeople can get important
information and guidance concern-
ing diagnosis and treatments.?
If you or someone you know is
experiencing any of the symptoms
above, help is available. Contact
ADAA at: 11900 Parklawn Drive,
Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20852;
or visit http://www.adaa.org
Genetic
By Larry Lucas
If you like science fiction,
you'll probably enjoy the new
movie, oGattaca.? ItTs about a
future world of omade to order?
people created through genetic
research. Enjoy the movie, but
donTt let it scare you. The real
promise of genetic research is not
in creating people but in finding
better medicines for people. And
thatTs not scary at all.
Our bodies are made up of cells.
Inside each cell are coiled up
strands of a substance called DNA.
The strands are made up of genes,
which trigger the production of
proteins that make us what we are.
If you have brown eyes, for exam-
ple, itTs because your genes contain
a code that triggers the production
of brown eyes.
Genes also give scientists clues
to the underlying causes of many
diseases. ThatTs why genetic
research is so important. Once sci-
entists find the genes that cause
disease, or cause a person to be
susceptible to a certain disease,
pharmaceutical companies can
design better drugs to treat, cure or
even prevent the disease.
Genetic research is already pay-
ing off for patients. Protease
inhibitors, which are helping AIDS
patients live longer, better lives,
were discovered through genetic
research. Genetic research also led
Nuclear Medicine
Diagnosing Hip &
Pelvis Injury
(NAPS)"Diagnosing injury to
the musculo-skeletal system can be
tricky, and X-rays may not provide
sufficient means to do so. Happily,
advances in nuclear medioine
detection systems appearing on the
horizon offer optimism.
ItTs not uncommon for elderly
patients to complain of hip and
pelvis pain, for which X-rays can-
not detect a cause. Three-phase
radionuclide bone (TPB) imaging,
a type of nuclear-based medicine,
is proving a practical clinical tool
in the analysis of injuries to the
hip and pelvis in the elderly, as
well as in sports-related injuries.
This device provides significant
early diagnostics information
about bone stress fractures.
In a recent study reported in the
medical journal, Radiology, TPB
imaging was used because stan-
dard X-ray methods were unable to
make a conclusive diagnosis in hip
and pelvis pain cases. And the most
important things discovered in the
study were:
1, TPB imaging is a highly sen-
sitive and reliable way to detect
bone stress fractures in most cases
where X-rays remain normal.
2. No significant differences
between the types of fractures
were found when men were com. °
pared with women patients,
3. Characteristic TPB imaging
patterns of stress fractures and
shin splints are more easily and
confidently identified.
So ask your doctor about TPB
imaging if your bone pain has had
no certain diagnosis and persists
beyond two weeks.
Shriners Hospitals"Playing An Important
Role Into The Next Century
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(NAPS)"Whatever shape the U.S. national healthcare system
takes, there will always be a need for the care provided to children by
Shriners Hospitals for Children. Children of families without insur-
ance and those enrolled in managed care plans are offered an oppor-
tunity to access the level of specialized care and resources not readi-
ly available in most local communities. The research conducted by
Shriners Hospitals will become more crucial as it plays an increasing-
ly important role into the next century to prevent, treat and cure a
myriad of pediatric diseases. Shriners Hospitals offer expert, special-
ized medical care to children at no cost to them and their families. To
refer a child to Shriners Hospitals, call 1-800-237-5055. In Canada, call
1-800-361-7256. All calls are toll free.
Research: The
Fact Behind Fantasy
certain genes associated with colon
cancer. Testing for this gene can
help people who have it plan to
have regular examinations to catch
this cancer before it becomes
deadly.
And genetic research offers
even greater hope for the future.
For example, scientists recently
discovered the defective gene that
causes most cases of glaucoma.
This eye disease is the nurnber one
cause of blindness in African
Americans. Blindness from glau-
coma is 5 times more likely to
happen to African Americans than
to white Americans. This fact
makes the discovery of the glau-
coma gene particularly good news
for African Americans because this
knowledge may help pharmaceuti-
cal company researchers design
better drugs to treat"or even to
prevent"glaucoma.
to clot-buster drugs-""-which save
the lives of heart attack victims and
help stroke patients avoid the worst
after-effects of stroke. People on
kidney dialysis get their energy
back through an anemia medicine
]
discovered " through
research. And, thanks to this
research, diabetics now have a new
kind of insulin that gives them a
better quality of life.
genetic Genetic research may also lead
to better treatments for
AlzheimerTs disease, a cure for
ParkinsonTs disease, more effective
treatments for cancer, and many
Genetic research has produced other breakthroughs.
tests that can help people catch dis-
ease at an earlier, more treatable
stage. Take colon cancer, for exam-
ple. Nearly 50,000 Americans will
die of colon cancer this year. In
most cases, those deaths could
have been avoided if the cancer
had been detected " earlier.
Scientists now know that there are
So if you go to see oGattaca?
enjoy it. But remember that itTs fic-
tion. The true story of genetic
research is about cures for disease.
Larry Lucas is Associate Vice
President of the Pharmaceutical
Research and Manufacturers of
America (PhRMA).
Fighting AmericaTs War
On Cancer For 25 Years
Improving Cancer-Fighting Chemotherapy
(NAPS)"Although the 25-year
fight Americans have waged
against cancer has not yet yielded a
complete victory, the good news is
that much progress has been made
in minimizing the side effects of
cancer-fighting chemotherapy.
A recent survey found that
although most people (80 percent)
chose to have the most aggressive
chemotherapy possible in their
battle against cancer, an even
higher percentage (91 percent)
want doctors to do something to
minimize the side effects. A new,
free booklet oPatient to Patient:
Sharing Our Experiences with
Chemotherapy? summarizes the
results of the survey and focuses
on the experiences of four patients.
Each person receiving chemo-
therapy has a somewhat different
combination of side effects. Some
of the most common are nausea
and vomiting; hair loss; anemia;
serious, possibly life threatening
systemic infection; and low num-
bers of blood platelets which can
cause you to bleed or bruise more
easily than usual.
Much progress has been made
in treating side effects, with medi-
cations available to combat the low-
ered resistance to infection and
nausea. These medical advances
often allow patients to receive
stronger doses of chemotherapy,
which can give them a better
chance of beating their cancer.
When Wilhelmina Grant re-
ceived a high-dose chemotherapy
treatment that included a series
of three drugs, some days her
stomach felt like oa gerbil running
round on its wheel.? Other times,
Top Tips For
(NAPS)"Consumers spend
more than $30 billion annually
trying to lose weight. Put away
your wallets. TOPS Club, Inc., the
leading non-profit weight manage-
ment group, offers the public
something for nothing"a free
consumer brochure titled oThe
Common Sense Guide for Taking
Off Pounds Sensibly.?
Many people see embarking
upon a weight loss program as a
daunting task. oThe Common Sense
Guide for Taking Off Pounds
Sensibly? puts them at ease with
motivational advice and real-world
applications. By urging people to
oStress the S? (as in Sensibly), the
brochure provides easy-to-follow
tips on how to get started, stay
motivated and overcome roadblocks
that discourage progress.
Fad diets have infiltrated the
market for years. But no matter
what the infomercials say"itTs all
about common sense. The only
proven method for losing weight
and, more importantly, keeping it
off, is to exercise regularly, main-
tain a healthy diet low in fat and
calories, and get support from
friends or family.
oThe Common Sense Guide?
includes advice and suggestions
from veteran TOPS member
ee)
Staying informed can help a
patient win the battle against
cancer.
she said, it was as if osomeone
were scrubbing my stomach.?
Her chemotherapy treatment
was administered in combination
with a bone marrow stimulating
agent, called NEUPOGENT, to help
produce the infection-fighting
white blood cells that would be
lost during chemotherapy and
leave her vulnerable to life threat-
ening infections.
Now Wilhelmina enjoys her
second chance at life and a new-
found purpose. She provides out-
reach to the African-American
community, including workshops
in wellness training and hotline
call-backs and is very involved in
patient advocacy work.
Not all side effects develop in
everyone but there are steps you
can take to minimize some of the
side effects you do experience.
For a free booklet of tips on
how to cope with and minimize
side effects, call (800) 333-9777.
Weight Loss
Beverly Fabiano, who lost 70
pounds and has kept it off for 23
years. oLosing weight doesnTt have
to mean drastic changes in your
lifestyle,? Fabiano explained.
oSimple adjustments in your exer-
cise and eating habits can make a
difference. But there is no miracle
cure or quick fix answer that will
really work.?
The brochure was also edited
by Dr. Ahmed Kissebah, an inter-
nationally recongized expert on
obesity, and Dr. Michael Gold-
stein, a specialist in behavioral
psychology, both from the Medical
College of Wisconsin.
Founded in 1948, TOPS (Take
Off Pounds Sensibly) is the oldest
international non-profit weight
management organization, with
more than 300,000 members
worldwide. Last year, TOPS mem-
bers collectively lost more than
874 tons of weight.
TOPST philosophy is that desire
to change comes from within an
individual and the most effective
way to sustain change is to pro-
vide a supportive environment.
The organizationTs members work
with their personal physicians to
develop a nutrition and exercise
plan that best suits their personal
needs and lifestyle.
oA MAMMO WHAT??
Get A Mammogram.
Tell A Friend.
A mammogram. Although it sounds like a telegram from mom, itTs really just an x-ray of your breasts.
Now | know you're not crazy about doctors. But even if you check your breasts every month for chances
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OLD SOLDIERS NEVER DIE~A
U.S. President once said oThe
world may little note, nor long re-
member...? but these brothers
contradict that statement. Brother
Filmore bell (|.) is joined by Bro.
Willie Joyner (r.) to reflect on
days gone by when both were
active military men. Shown below
is the Honorable Discharge that
then Sergeant Bell was awarded
on Nov. 21, 1945. (Jim Rouse
Photo)
writes that oThe loss of a mother is one of the most
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on and on.? But what about the loss of a father? Is it 1
profound in a young woman's life? In Whatever Happened |
Little Girl? a book being published by One World/Ballantine and sch
uled for release in 1999, Jonetta Rose Barras explores her own |
fatherlessness and that of other African-American women, who saw their __
father leave because of death, divorce or abandonment. She wants to
hear your story. If you would like to share your experiences of
fatherlessness with other black women like yourself, please call or write |
(202) 882-2838; P.O. Box 21232, Washington, D.C. 20009; email: |
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NASA/HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES JOIN FORCES TO
FIGHT WOMENTS ILLNESSES
An agreement that enlists NASA technologies to fight breast cancer
and other womenTs illnesses was recently signed. The agreement estab-
lishes a cooperative framework between NASATs Ames Research Center,
Moffett Field, CA and the Health and Human Services (HHS) Office on
WomenTs Health to identify, develop and transfer NASA technologies to
benefit womenTs health. Major areas of concern are cancer, reproductive
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Ralph K Shelton, President
Southeast Fuels
Greensboro, NC
Ralph Shelton knows
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Ralph Shelton also
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bank.
oFirst Citizens is a mid-
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geared to respond to
businesses quickly and
simply.?
Southeast Fuels provides
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customers. First Citizens
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oWith our line of credit it
just takes a phone call to
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Brenda Kee To Perform In
Estey Hall Benefit Concert
The Estey Hall Foundation, Inc.
will present Brenda Kee, pianist,
in concert in a benefit performance
for Estey Hall on the Shaw Univer-
sity campus.
The performance will take place
Sunday, Nov. 23, at 5 p.m. at First
Baptist Church, southeast corner
of Capitol Square, Wilmington at
Morgan streets.
Ms. Kee, associate professor of
piano and piano literature at the
University of Louisville, received
the bachelor of music degree from
the Oberlin College Conservatory
of Music, the master of music de-
gree from the University of Illinois,
and the doctor of musical arts de-
gree from the University of Michi-
gan.
Additional studies have included
Boston University, the Eastman
School of Music, and the American
Institute for Musical Studies in
Freiburg, Germany.
Her principal teachers were
Gyorgy Sandor, Soulima Stravin-
sky, and Beryl Ladd. She has also
studied with Anthony di
Bonaventura and Bela Nagy, and
performed in master classes with
Jorge Bolet and Guido Agosti.
A native of Raleigh, her pre-col-
lege studies included piano with
Harry Gil-Smythe of Shaw Univer-
sity and organ with Harry Cooper
of Meredith College and Catherine
Miller of Peace College.
Dr. Kee has performed exten-
sively as both soloist and chamber
musician, and is a frequent work-
shop clinician and adjudicator for
competitions and festivals.
She was the artist recitalist for
the 1989 Convention of the Ken-
tucky Music Teachers Association
in Louisville.
Her chamber music perfor-
mances have included guest ap-
pearances with the Norfolk Cham-
ber Consort, the Norfolk Society of
the Arts, the Mohawk Trail Con-
certs in Massachusettds, and the
Longmeadow Chamber Music Soci-
ety, as well as recitals at the Phil-
lips Collection in Washington, D.C.
and Carnegie Recital Hall.
She has performed with the Lou-
isville Orchestra and the Louisville
Ballet.
Among her honors and awards
have been a John Hay Whitney
Fellowship, a Distinguished Teach-
ing Fellow Award at the University
of Michigan, oWhoTs Who Among
The Minority
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Evans St. Mall
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Tear eS iE A:
AmericaTs Teachers,? Outstanding
Young Women of America, and
membership in Pi Kappa Lambda,
the honorary music society.
Dr. Kee is the wife of Wayne S.
Brown, director of the Music and
Opera Division of the National En-
dowment for the Arts. They have
two children, Alanna, 12, and
Colin, 11.
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ITTS oNATIONTS BEST? NATURAL DRINKING WATER
Following the recent merger between the Nation of Islam (NOI) and
Beco Company, the only black-owned water bottling company in the
country has been established, says Kamal Muhammad, NOITs national
secretary. The first bottling run took place on Oct. 30. Percy Jones, Jr.
and Gene Lewis started the Beco Company nine years ago. After strug-
gling to get into major distribution markets, they approached Min. Far-
rakhan with the idea of forming a partnership to serve the black commu-
nity. oThe Million Man March sparked the motivation for this venture,?
said Jones. oOnce Min. Farrakhan heard about their proposal, he was
very straightforward and said we need to supply clean drinking water for
ourTpeople,? said Muhammad. Jones reassures that their bottling facility
surpassed all standards set by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA),
who inspects bottling pants on a regular basis to not only make sure
bottled water is processed, packaged, shipped and stored in a safe and
sanitary manner, but to also make sure that it-is accurately labeled. At
present, home and office delivery of NationTs Best is available only in the
Atlanta area. Muhammad points out that it will take a olittle growing
time before we become a coast-to-coast distributor.? Future goals also
include obtaining a fully automatic plant where juices can be pasteurized
and other noncarbonated drinks can be produced. For more information
call (773) 602-1230.
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entry fee and everyone is invited to submit a poem.
oOur goal is to encourage new talent,? says Poetry Director Dr. Robert
Mearns, oIn a world where poetry is the Cinderella of the Arts, we are
helping poets to find the glass slipper.?
To enter, send one poem 21 lines or less to: Free Poetry Contest, 1712 E.
Riverside Dr., Suite 147, Austin, Texas 78741. Or enter on-line at
www.freecontest.community.
The deadline for entering is December 16. Winners will be notified on or
before Jan. 29, 1998.
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WHERE : JH ROSE HIGH SCHOOL LECTURE
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By Robert E. Smith
Special to the NNPA
CHICAGO, Ill."Artists, teach-
| ers and members of the media re-
cently gathered at the office of
Whirlwind, an art-in-education or-
ganization focused on improving
student language arts and learning
skills. We were there for the an-
nouncement of the result of a year-
long study on how the arts and mu-
sic can affect education.
An in-depth study of WhirlwindTs
teaching techniques show higher
reading test scores for fourth-
graders enrolled in the new drama-
based arts program in Chicago
Public Schools.
The study was conducted by 3-D
Group, a San Francisco-based con-
| sulting group.
oThe study showed WhirlwindTs
{arts programs are dramatically im-
| pacting studentsT reading skills,?
. said Dale Rose Ph.D., senior con-
sultant with 3-D Group.
oThese findings make a profound
statement about the potential for
arts-based learning in education.
They suggest the arts and reading
skills are very closely linked.?
Taking part in the study were
( 179 randomly selected students
A oROYAL? WELCOME"(Top) Sam & Phyllis Herring (of the green Cross?) (1.), and Bishop Paul & Sister
Katie Thomas, of Victory Christian Assembly, (c.) were among those persons on hand to welcome King
Foli-Bebe F. A. Ayi of Toga (r.) during his three-day visit odown east? recently. King Ayi spoke at the Mount
Calvary Church, Good Hope Church, and at Victory Christian. (Below) King Ayi is joined by several well-
shers. (Jim Rouse Phofo)
from four Chicago Public Schools.
The Whirlwind program is cur-
rently in operation in more than 22
schools citywide. According to the
executive director of the program,
Karl Androes, Whirlwind hopes to
expand its program to reach even
more students in years to come.
oThe Whirlwind program helps
children to facilitate their own
learning,? said Little Tom Jackson,
one of the artists who has been
working with the program for sev-
eral years. oWe use drama to teach
reading comprehension.?
Advocates for the program say it
makes learning more exciting for
children. Jackson said it also al-
Helping Right Here in
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School Sets
Fall Concert
The F.J. Carnage Middle School
Dance Department will present its
fall concert on Wednesday, Nov. 19
and Thursday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m.
Emma Conn and Fuller Elemen-
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Nov. 20 performance. Admission is
S.L.S.N.I., Inc. to Host
First Christmas Banquet Celebration
The South Lee Street Neighborhood Improvement, Inc.
announced plans for its first Annual Christmas Banquet
Celebration to be held on Friday, December 12, 1997 at
the Ayden Community Building (211 East Second Street).
Rev. David L. Moore, of the Metropolitan Low Income
Housing & CDC, Inc., of Washington,North Carolina, is
Slated to be the keynote speaker.
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As one supporter puts it, oItTs music, drama and dance in educa-
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City of Raleigh officials last week cal services were supplied to the
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ment on Rock Quarry Road into
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Willie and Erma Minter are
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