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National Urban League Push for Economic Empowerment
by Kitty J. Pope
The National Urban League's
Annual Conference was held at the
Pennsylvania Convention Center in
Philadelphia several weeks ago.
The four-day conference featured
such speakers as Rev. Jesse
Jackson. US Vice-president. Al
Gore. NAACP board chairman,
Julian Bond: Chairman and CEO
of Scars. Roebuck and Co.. Arthur
Martinez: pioneer astronaut. Dr.
Mae Jamison. Chairman/CEO of
Texaco. INC.. Peter I. Bijur: and
several other distinguished leaders.
Entertainment was provided by
Harold Melvin & Blue Notes.
Roberta Flack and the Whispers.
National Urban " League
President Hugh Price and Peter
Biyur of Texaco addressed the
conference that Tuesday and Julian
Bond and Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke
on Wednesday. Each speaker's
theme focused on the inclusion of
African Americans in America's
business structure. Each empha-
sized the Urban League's Mission
to enforce and create fair employ-
ment and economic possibilities.
Because Texaco exploded into
national attention when company
executives were taped discussing
blacks in derogative terms. the
representative from Texaco had
been anticipated intensely by the
audience. Surveys of the company
had also revealed difficulty for
blacks attempting to buy Texaco
franchises. Because of these embar-
rassing revelations, Texaco has
increased availability for minority
business opportunities.
Bijur, in his speech entitled
"What is the corporate
Commitment to Real Diversity,"
said that Texaco is now an cxample
that real diversity must be inte-
grated into a company's busincss
plan. oIt must guide our strategies
or hiring. developing. promoting
and retaining a diverse workforce.
And it must extend beyond our
corporate boundaries - not only to
our customers and suppliers, but
also to the communities where we
work and live," said Biyur.
Rev. Jesse Jackson spoke on
establishing effective means of
realizing economic power. With
his usual fiery tone. he talked about
"leveling the plaving field" for
economic power. Jackson said that
resources within the African-
American community must be
identified and developed.
As head of ration Push,
Jackson has established a new unit
within the organization called "The
Wall Street Project and Rainbow
Push Coalition" which will begin
buying blocks of stock in compa-
nies that were found to be reluctant
in fairly spending with minorities.
The idea is to buy influence in the
companies to force a change in
direction.
Julian Bond talked about min-
ing the ready talent and resources
within the black community for
long-lasting economic strength.
Bond outlined strategies to broaden
the perspectives of the professional
organizations T influences and goals
to attain social and economic
equality.
Urban League President Hugh
Price said, "Many of us have been
laboring under the false comfort
that the expansion of the black
middle class and the creation of
individual black millionares have
moved African Americans closer to
economic parity in America. The
reality is that no matter how great
incomes become for individual
Blacks. our wealth is not sustained
because we have very few assets
that can be passed on from
generation to generation. �
Price went on to say that
individual self-sufficiency as im-
portant as that is. cannot be the
ultimate goal." Black folks must
push past that and go for economic
power. Self-empowerment through
combined wealth is the only avenue
African-Americans can use to as-
sure their future. said Price. "We
risk missing out on prosperity in
the next millennium if community
leaders fail to set a new agenda
based on amassing wealth and
accumulating assets. � he added.
The National Urban League
called on brother organizations
such as the NAACP to join efforts
for tougher economic accountabil-
ity of civil and economic rights for
all civil and economic rights for all
Americans. The League announced
at the conference that black fami-
lies need to spend less to save and
invest more. The organization has
called for the creation of govern-
ment programs that would help
more minorities buy homes and
businesses and learn marketable job
skills. The National Urban League
urged American's universities, cor-
porations. labor unions, and all
Organizations as well as the gov-
ernment to make a renewed com-
mitment to affirmative action.
Vice-President Gore presence
during the Business and Labor
Luncheon underscores the Clinton
Administration's endorsement of
the National Urban League and its
commitment to diversity in_ the
workplace. Gore joined Sears Chair
& CEO Arthur Martinez in pre-
senting the National Urban League
with a million dollar check from
Sears. "Martinez said that the
contribution demonstrates Sears T
commitment to the National Urban
League's mission and will help
build and prepare leaders of tom-
morrow to lead into the millenium
and beyond.
With a mission of helpin
African Americans obtain socia
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the show. More than 20,000
Photo by Jim Rouse
Above Ronnie Isley of the famed Isley Brothers performs "live" before
capacity crowds during oSweet Sound of Soul Tour"at the Walnut Creek
Amphitheater in Sloe Also headlining the concert was Earth, Wind &
Jays. According to concert goers, the Isleys" stoled
people attended this fabulous event.
aid cconomic equality. the
National Urban League Annual
Conterence has been a premicr forum
on race relations in America. It has
served aS a cnitical opportunity to
assess the state of the African
American community to network,
and to advance the civil rights
agenda. More than 4.000 people
attended this year's conference.
PITT COUNTY SCLC PRESIDENT BENN
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COMMUNITY SERVANT...
* BY KITTY J. POPE
Bennie Rountree
Bennic Rountree has been
President of the Pitt County
Souther Christian Leadership
Conferciice (SCLC) for the past 26
years. He had served as Vice
President for 10 years before be-
coming President. The SCLC was
founded by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther
King. Jr. in 1957 to fight for civil
rights.
Rountree has continued to work
tirelessly with the SCLC for nearly
40) years. He has worked in Pitt
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County in helping to improve the
social conditions for black people.
With nearly 600 members,
Rountree has the largest and one of
the most effective chapters in the
state of North Carolina.
Without the aid of a college
degree or even a high school
diploma, Rountree has established
himself as a very strong and viable
force in the area of civil rights and
economic development. Aside from
being at the forefront for black
equality, he has continued to run-
ning a successful real estate busi-
ness. A firm believer in black
economic empowerment he has also
continued to emphasize the impor-
tance of Blacks having their own
businesses.
With little or no formal educa-
tion, Rountree has used common
sense and wisdom to become a
well-respected leader in the Pitt
County Community. Even though
Rountree has been asked to dine
with the governor and heads of
states, Rountree affirmed that it is
the joy in doing the little things
toward helping his fellow man that
are most rewarding.
Rountree grew up poor, having to
work hard in cotton fields at a very
early age. He became very inter-
ested in civil rights when he
noticed how much better off white
families were socially and economi-
cally when compared with blacks.
As ayouth, he couldn't understand
this. but he knew that things
needed to change for black people.
These memories prompted his de-
sire to work to help black people to
become morc self-sufficient.
A man of selflessness and grati-
tude. Rountree has always served
others. sometimes before thinking
of himself. When he got old
enough to work to save money. he
used the money that he saved to
buy homes for his three sisters
before he bought one for him-
self."My mother died when | was
18 months old and my oldest sister
raised me. I bought her a house
when I was 20 years old as a way
of showing thanks." says Rountree.
"Il also bought my other sister a
house and made a good down
payment on one for my other
sister, � he adds.
A servant of the community,
Rountree strongly believes in giv-
ing back to help others. "I belicve
that a person should be thankful for
what he has. Even when I was very
poor, | was always thankful for
what I did have. | am thankful to
God for what I have now. That is
why I'm willing to serve the people
ant the community, � he explains.
At his own expense. Rountree
has hosted a radio program dedi-
cated to the dream of his mentor.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. for he
past three years. He has used tne
program to talk to people about
IIE ROUNTREE:
social problems in an effort to call
the community to action .
Rountree, who just attended the
SCLC convention in Washington.
DC.. and gave a personal donation
of $1.000 to the organization. says
that he will continue to fight
racism as Pitt County SCLC
President. In addition to fighting
racism. a goal for this year includes
trving to help young people. He is
deeply concerned about unemploy-
ment. drug abuse. and the school
dropout rate among vouth.
"The youth are our future and we
must all do our part in helping the
next generation to be the best that
they can be." explained Rountree.
Left Coach Al Powell, author of the 400z Scandal is pictured with
Congresswoman Eva Clayton, along with Rural and Economics
Development Director Thadlock (back) and Rev. Williams of
Washington, N.C., after a meeting on Water and Grant Availability.
Eva Clayton who attended the
with Rev. C.R. Parker and his sister.
Breakfast at St. Peter's Church. Shown here is the Pastor of St. Peter Missionary Baptist Chure (
ening of the church's new sanctuary. Also in attendance was Greenville Mayor Nancy Jenkins (ri
ou can visit St. Peters for God's Blessing and Fellowship. It's always good to be a part of a church
home. St. Peter's can be found on Munford Road. (Photos by Jim Rouse)
urch, Daniel House along with Congresswoman
) along
NATION'S BLACK YOUTH PLANS FOR FUTURE IN NEXT MILLENNIUM
By Alvin Peabody
Attorney
Willie E.
Gary.
. known as
a tena-
cious liti-
gator
whose
com-
manding
"_ presence
and impassioned oratory have
moved juries to tears --is a master
in the court room. He's also a
master behind a podium speaking
to an audience--unusually detailing
his rags-to-riches story.
Gary, one of the nation's most
successful trial attorneys, was in:
Memphis attending the National
Bar Association's 73rd annual con-
vention. Gary and his law firm
sponsored a reception and celebra-,
tion honoring Attorney John L.
Crump, NBA executive director,
for 20 years of dedicated service to
the NBA.
Gary, described as "The Giant
Killer" because of the large number
of suits he has won against large
corporations, honored Crump with
a seven-day cruise anywhere in the
Caribbean with his wife and a
$1,000 check to spend however he
Continues on page 2
i
What better place to hold the
first-ever Million Youth Movement
rally than in Atlanta, Georgia--
home of such great Black pioneers
as Benjamin Mays, Martin Luther
King, Jr, Maynard Jackson and
Andrew Young?
"We are about to showcase the
excellence of being a Black man in
America," said the Rev.Jamal-
Harrison Bryant, national director
of the Youth and College Division
of the NAACP.
"We want America to know that
a Black youth can be more than
just Mike T, and can aspire to be
like the Mays and Kings and
Jacksons," said Bryant, who joined
Dennis Rogers, chairman of the
Million Youth Movement in outlin-
ing objectives and purpose of
activities for the planned event,
which is set to take place
September 4 to 7 (Labor Day
weekend) in Atlanta.
oOur forefathers made a signifi-
cant sacrifice so that today we can
live wherever we want to live and
send our children to whateyer
school we want to," added T Bryant,
who joined Rogers and others at a
Washington, D.C. press briefing
recently.
With. the theme, "Preparing
Youth for the Next Millennium,"
Dennis B. Rogers, left, and Rev.Jamal-Harrison Bryant are crisscrossing the
U.S. to
(Photo by Antwon Williams)
Rogers explained that "the nation's
youth are being brought together as
a positive group of people showing
the world that we can make a
difference. This is also a cry for help
from the inside, whereby we are
urging our young people to put their
priorities in place."
Activities planned for the Million
Youth Movement rally include
promote the forthcoming Million Youth Movement rally in Atlanta,
workshops on the development of
youth in the areas of spiritual,
social, economic, education and
political spheres. In addition, a
panel of experts who represent the
youth and adult perspective will
address issues from a_ solution-
oriented perspective while also
discussing a 10-point action plan,
which calls for the overall improve-
ment in the condition of youth and
the communities in which they
live.
"In the 1960s. young people
bravely and eloquently articulated a
new vision for America. They led a
movement of moral righteousness
demanding racial justice and social
equality," observed the Rev. Jesse
L. Jackson. Sr., who was a student
during the 1960s.
However, 34 vears since he
helped fight for the passage of the
historic Civil Rights Act and 33
years after the passage of the
Voting Rights Act, Jackson sees
that the struggle still continues for
America's youth.
"Today, the door of equal oppor-
tunity, opened only partially by
affirmative action and other civil
rights legislation, is being slammed
shut with the passage of
Proposition 209." added Jackson,
whose Rainbow Coalition has en-
dorsed the Million Youth
Movement rally. "While our hearts
are heavy as we witness the
resurgence of regressive politics
and social policies we had hoped
were a curse of the past, we are
heartened by the response of resis-
tance from our youth."
In the Washington, D.C. area,
the planned rally is garnering
much support. At the University of
Maryland's African American
Leadership Program, Director Ron
Walters noted the oimportance of
recognizing our nation's young
people and the role that they must
play in securing social justice. They
will be required to continue the
legacy of their predecessors and
they must continue to challenge
injustice nationally and around the
world. Surely, this event will help
them to explore and solidify their
commitment to leading our com-
munities into the next millen-
nium."
The planned rally has also
received support from Nation of
Islam leader Louis Farrakhan,
NAACP President Kweisi Mfume,
the Coalition of Black Trade
Unionists, National Coalition of
Afrikan Student Action,
Constituency for Africa as well as
the United Church of Christ."We're
really hoping to spark a movement
after this event," vowed Rogers,
who also serves as a_ national
coordinator for the National
Coalition on Black Voter
Participation,"
We are going into the inner
cities, on basketball courts and into
the malls of America to help dispel
the many myths of the Black male
. . During the " standing-room-
only reception with about 1,500 in
attendance, he introduced his law
partners and staff, his wife Gloria
Royal who he began "chasing" in
the osecond ade, four sons, and
-. three
ichildren. He spoke
about his success, hard work, faith.
and the need to give back. Gary
tare these topics in many of his
es.
Sounding like a southern
Baptist minister, Gary usually in-
forms crowds that he was one of |!
children and that they were poor. "I
was born in a little wooden shack in
the middle of a cotton field. We
slept in tents with no wooden
floors. I could only go to school
one-half day, I went to school many
days without shoes on my feet and
wore two pairs of pants to cover up
the holes. The deck was stacked
against me. But it didn't stop me
because I wanted to be somebody. |
There were times when | felt like
giving up, but something deep |
down inside said, 'run T on... see
what the end is going to be. T
After high school, Gary was
denied a football scholarship at
Bethune-Cookman College so he
headed to Shaw University in -
Raleigh, NC on a bus. �
Determined to obtain a college
education. he literally showed up
unannounced on the doorstep of the
university in the fall of 1967 with
$13 in his pocket. Unfortunately the
football team roster had already
been filled and Gary was turned
away. Undeterred. he stayed on
campus and slept in dormitory "
State Briefs
compiled by Cash Micheals
Willmington Journal
Judge Earl Britt To
Call It A Career
ite fog a defensivectineman
per was injured duting dtill¢. Gary
miraculously made the team and
\won a scholarship. ;
\.. ' "Shaw-took me in when I was
bil.a poor migraht farm boy an
offertd.me opportunity and hope
when oifier-ravénues to higher
education and upward mobility
seemed closed." Gary stated.
He said when he got out of
law school. he decided that he was
going to become one of the best
lawyers in this nation. oAnd
through hard word--more hard
work, dedication, determination
and faith in God. I'm working on
it!"
"I say oworking on it" because
the road to success 1s always under
construction and you have to work
on it every day. You can never let
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oGood Looking �
up; you have to go out and earn
- wings every day because no
uri going to get you anything,"
exclaimed Gary.
A major asset of Gary's is his
strong desire to win. He said when
he walks into a court room, he feels
he is supposed to win. "I can't stand
to lose anything. You show me a
good loser and I'll show you a
] oser." ° '
In 1975, at age 27, Gary
opened the first Black law firm in
Stuart. Fla. It has grown to 17
attorneys and a professional staff of
41, including investigators, parale-
gals. secretaries and administrative
personnel. His law firm brings in
$40 million to $50 million in
settlements every year.
A malpractice and personal
injury specialist who is revered
nationally for his skill at winning
multimillion dollar awards for his
clients. Gary is well-known in the
legal industry for winning a $500
million civil trial in Jackson, Miss.
Success is reachable and goals
are attainable. according to the
50-year-old multimillionaire, but
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retire from the bench January 2nd.
Well known as a no-nonsense jurist
who wouldn't waste a moment
putting even the most povéerful
defense attorneys in their place.
Judge Britt earned the reputation of |
being one of the most feared. but -
certainly one of the respected |
in the country. |
federal judges
President Clinton has not vet
announced who he will nominate to |
replace Britt
S.C. Blacks More
Likely to get Pregnant,
Report Says
COLUMBIA In South Car
Black teenage girls/are mor
to become pregna
health and have bi
malnourished. according to South
Carolina Department of Health and
Environmental _ statistics. Those
children are also more likely to be
born smaller . and dic. officials say,
as a result. New approaches are
needed to impact these sobering
facts, officials say, but so far. they "
are having a hard time understand- |
ing what is causing the spiralin
rate of pregnancy among Blac
teens.
New ''No Public Potty
Law" In Durham
DURHAM ~ Have to .use the
bathroom in the Bull City? As of
now, it better not be on the street or
a public park. The Durham City |
Council, mimicking laws already in
over some of North ©
na, |
likely |
. be in| poorer |
ics who are |
ATTENTION |
PARENTS
Do you have a child in sixth grade this year.
If so, your child will have the opportunity to
school:
@Tetanus
@Hepatitis B
@MMR (Measles,
Mumps, Rubella)
receive the following FREE vaccinations at
The Pitt County Health Department will be
offering these shots to all 6th grade students
in the Pitt County Public Schools and
participating private schools.
You will receive a permission slip during the
first week of school. It is important that you
sign and return this form.
Health Department nurse will begin
providing these vaccinations on September
14th.
REMEMBER...
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These vaccination help protect your child
from very serious and sometimes deadly
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have to want it so bad that you can
taste it. The sky is the limit. You
have to set your goals high, reach
for the stars and refuse to be
denied."
"There are no free rides and
carrying rabbit feet in your pocket
won't help you, Somebody once
asked me why I was so lucky and |
told them that the harder I work.
the luckier | get. Nobody ever said
it was going to be:casy. All you
have to do is be willing to work
hard, trust in God'and believe that
you can, Think you can,.. think ;you
can't.!.. either way-vou are-right,
it
espouses Gary. LF
~ His i wer of
positive thinking work. I
know. about racism, oppression,
and discrimination." he «said. oI
know they exist. But you've got to ,
want to be somebody to make it in
this world. You've got to be willing
to pay a price. | feel I've paidaa . "
price and beat the odds." 4
Gary, a philanthropist who
knows better than many about
financial need, encourages others--
particularly high profile African
Americans--to follow his lead to
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Parents Involvement
mn Group Formed In Support o
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-for Progress. the League of Women "
Voters. the Family Support
Network, the -PTA Council, the
Mediation Center of Eastern
Carolina and Greenville Housing "
support of public schools.
The long term goal of the
coalition is to improve the quality "
for all children in Pitt County
through the efforts of parent in-
volvement. In many cases parents
are not involved because of lack of
knowledge on how to help their
child or the school. The coalition
envisions a community in which
the majority of parents are actively
involved in their children's educa-
tion. both on the home front and in
the schools.
The network of parents created by
the coalition will be reflective of the
entire community. Parents and
students from different neighbor-
Jacqueline Harper (left)and Donna Jacobs (right), Parent
Involvement Cooridinators for Parents for Public Schools as
pictured at their recent reception.
A coalition of community groups Chamber of Commerce,
which includes Parents for Public Communities in Schools,
Schools. the Greenville/Pitt County Community Schools. Partnership
Jackie Robinson Baseball League hoods. socioeconomic strata and
ethnic backgrounds will learn from
Fundraisers gather at Tom Forman Park each other.
a a ae a The short term goals of the
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ce abel, f° ny AUBL | NSO, - Coalition are to create three assess-
ta wy ae eth Ee ments. a Principal's assessment to _
e
* en) gather input from principals
fe = throughout Pitt County and Parent
and Teacher assessments to assist
with planning parent training ses-
sions.
With funding from the Mary
Reynolds Babcock Foundation. the
Parents for Public Schools
Coalition has emploved two parent
involvement coordinators,
Jacqueline Harper and Donna
Jacobs. to coordinate and teach
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force in other Tar Heel cities like
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the law specifically targets "home-
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Diabetes Information Clearinghous, NIH Publication No. 97-3266, March 1997
How Do Diabetes
Complications ye African
Americans?
Compared to White Americans,
African experience
higher rates of three diabetes
complications--blindness, kidney
_ failure, and amputations. They also
experience. greater disability from
these complications. Some factors
that influence the frequency of
these complications such as delay
in diagnosis and treatment of
diabetes, denial of diabetes. abnor-
mal blood lipids, high blood pres-
sure, and cigarette smoking. can be
influenced by proper diabetes man-
agement.
Kidney Failure
African Americans experience kid-
ney failure, also called end-stage
renal disease (ESRD), from 2.5 to
5.5 times more often than white
Americans. Interestingly though,
hypertension, not diabetes. is the
leading cause of kidney failure in
black Americans. Hypertension ac-
counts for almost 38 percent of
ESRD cases in African Americans.
whereas diabetes causes 32.5 per-
cent. In spite of their high rates of
the disease, African Americans
have better survival rates from
kidney failure than white
Americans.
Visual Impairment
The frequency of severe visual
impairment is 40 percent higher in
African Americans with diabetes
than in white Americans. Blindness
caused by diabetic retinopathy is
twice as common in blacks as in
whites. Compared to white women.
black women are three times more
likely to become blind with diabe-
tes. African American men have a
30% higher rate of blindness than
white American men. Diahetic
retinopathy may occur more fre-
quently in black Americans than
whites because of their higher rate
of hypertension.
Amputations
African Americans undergo more
diabetes-related = lower-cxtremity
amputations than white or Hispanic
Americans. One study of 1990 U.S
hospital discharge figures showed
amputation rates for African
Americans with diabetes were 19
percent higher than for white
Americans. In a 1991 California
study. however. African Americans
were 72 percent more likely to have
diabetes-related amputations than
white Americans. and 117 percent
more likely than Hispanic
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Does Diabetes .Cause Bioses
Deaths In African Americans?
Diabetes was an uncommon cause
of death among African Americans
at the turn of the century. By 1993,
however, according to the Centers
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Prevention's National Center for
Health Statistics, death certificates
listed diabetes as the fifth leading
cause of death for African
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third leading cause of death for
those aged 65 and older in 1990.
Diabetes is more dangerous for
African American women, for
whom it was the third leading
cause of death for all ages in 1990.
Diabetes death rates may actually
be higher than these studies show
for two reasons. First, diabetes
might not have been diagnosed.
Second, many doctors do not list
diabetes as a cause of death, even
when the person was known to
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Prevention
In 1996, NIDDK launched its
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effort is to learn how to prevent
Type 2 diabetes in people with
impaired glucose tolerance (IGT)
and in women with a history of
gestational diabetes. As mentioned,
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About 4.000 volunteers are par-
ticipating in DPP. The study is
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groups at high risk for developing
Type 2 diabetes. Because of the
propensity toward diabetes among
some ethnic groups, about half of
the DPP participants are African
American. Hispanic American, and
Native American. Other at-risk
participants are the elderly, over-
weight people and women with a
previous history of gestational dia
OPP will evaluate three interven- "
tions to prevent Type 2: an inten-
sive healthy eating and exercise
program and the use of two
diabetes medications, metformin
and troglitazone. Researchers will
tailor interventions to the cultural
needs of individuals in the pro-
gram. The DPP began in 1996 and
will follow participants for about
five years, with findings to be
released before 2005.
Points to Remember
**#In_ 1993, 1.3 million African
Americans were known to have
diabetes. This is almost three times
the number of African Americans
who were diagnosed with diabetes
in 1963.
**For every white American who
gets diabetes 1.6 African American
gets diabetes.
**The highest incidence of dia-
betes in blacks occurs between 65
to 74 years of age. Twenty-five
percent of these individuals have
diabetes.
**Obesity is a major medical risk
factor for diabetes in African
Americans, especially for women.
Some diabetes mav be
prevented with weight control
through healthy eating and
regular exercise.
** African Americans have
higher incidence of and greater
disability from diabetes complica-
tions such as kidney failure,
visual impairment, and amputa-
tions.
**1f African Americans can pre-
vent, reverse. or control diabetes.
their risk of complications will
decrease.
**Healthy lifestyles. such as cat-
ing healthy foods and getting
regular exercise. are particularly
important for people who are at.
increased risk of diabetes.
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Proverbially Speaking...
The FEAR of failure keeps many
in that category.
The purpose of having a sheep-
fold is not only to keep the sheep
in, but to keep the wolves out.
Nothing works like work... when
it comes to getting the Lord's work
done.
You cannot do as you please
unless your purpose in living is to
please God in everything that you
do and say.
To die without accepting Christ
is to be a fool forever.
Don't take the low road, but take
the high (JOHN 14:6), and it will
lead to a home on high.
People who are oblivious to time.
many times are in danger of falling
into oblivion.
All things come to them who
wait. and then if we are not alert.
they may just pass us by.
He has gained much who does
not want much.
We can give without loving (/
CORINTHIANS 13:3). but we can-
not love without giving (/] JOHN
3:16-18; JOHN 3:16).
A man who is afraid of failure will
do ANYTHING or NOTHING.
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BIBLE QUESTIONS
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4. Which is the longest chapter in ~
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-§, Which disciples did Jesus call
"sons of thunder"?
6. What are the names of four of
the brothers (half brothers) of Jesus
given in the Scriptures?
7. What is the shortest verse in the
Bible?
8. What was the name of John
Mark's mother?
9 As mentioned in ACTS 22. what
were two ways people became
Roman citizens?
10. What are the last words
actually spoken by the apostle Peter
in the New Testament?
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WORKING IN GOD'S GARDEN
Kemmons Wilson. founder of an
international motel chain. quoted
some advice for planting a "garden"
that would enhance our work skills:
Five rows of "peas" - prayer.
preparedness. promptness, perse-
verance, politeness.
Three rows of "squash" - squash
gossip, criticism. and indifference.
Five rows of "lettuce" - let us love
one another. let us be faithful. Ict us
be loyal, let us be unselfish. let us
be truthful.
Three rows of "turnips" - turn up
for church, turn up with a new idea.
turn up with the determination to
do a better job today than you did
yesterday.
Today, let's evaluate our attitude
toward our work. Do we scc it as a
necessary evil that deserves the
least possible effort? As an unfortu-
nate prerequisite to retirement? Or
do we see it aS an opportunity to
serve God?
"Whatever you do". wrote Paul.
"do it heartily. as to the Lord and
not to men. knowing that from the
Lord you will receive the reward of
the inheritance: for vou serve the
Lord Christ: (COL 3:23-24). With
that attitude. we can work cnthusi-
astically and wholeheartedly. not
just for a paycheck. but for the
glory of God. "Work becomes
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1. Thou shalt not choose thy friends
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2. Thou shalt recognize the incredi-
ble influence friends have on you.
(PROV. 13:20)
3. Thou shalt not pick fights with =
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4. Thou shalt be understanding to
thy friends at all times.(PROV.
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5. Thou shalt be available to thy
friends when they need you.
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9. Thou shalt be open and honest
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** When liquor comes in--
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** Be ready to go with God...
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** Unless they have been condi-
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** When you are not talking
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** Every test is a blessing in
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** You had better stay off the
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** If God can keep ME. he can
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** Righteousness is the thing that
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** Unless vou are willing to die to
follow the Lord. He can't save your
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** You are going to hell because
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Because of a 10% increase in the
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BETHEL RESCUE SQUAD
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students at Victory Christian Assembly for the Children's
iracle Network.
Students at Victory Christian
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Vhite, Executive Vice President of
The East Carolina Bank, for the
Children's Miracle = Network
Telethon. The donation was made
in conjunction with The East
Carolina Bank's cookout and fund-
rdiser held recently.
The fundraiser and cookout. held
at The East Carolina Bank Branch
on "_ Stantonsbur. Road __in
Greenville. raised over $3.000
which was, in turn, contributed to
the Children's Miracle Network
Telethon, benefiting the Children's
Hospital of Eastern North Carolina
in Greenville.
Students at Victory Christian
Academy heard of the fundraiser
and decided to get involved by
making contributions of their own.
Headquartered in See North
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independent, community bank in-
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full range of financial services
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Tyrrell, and Washington T counties;
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families.
The PIACO (Pitt County AIDS
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| DR. JOE NATHAN DIXON, III
Joe Nathan Dixon, III, is the son
of the late Mr. Herbert Dixon, Sr.,
and the Eldress Reatha G. Dixon,
of Greenville, N.C. He was born
and raised in Pitt County, in the
town of Winterville, N.C. He is a
1973 graduate of the D. H. Conley
High School in Greenville, N.C. He
attended Pitt Community College.
received an Associate Degree in
Business Administration, has an
Associate Degree from Bethany
Theological Seminary in Theology.
has a Minister's Certificate from
Washington Bible College. has
attended. Shaw Divinity School.
Raleigh, N.C., received a
Bachelor's Degree of Theology. and
received his Doctorate of Divinity
and President's Meritorious Service
Award from United Christian
College in Goldsboro, N. C.
He is married to the former
Linda Ann Lewis of Greenville.
They are the parents of Kimberly
(20), Kristie (18). and Joseph (14).
He has been employed with the
American Red Cross for the past
19.5 years.
He is the pastor and founder of
the Greater Mount Zion Christian
Church and the Greater Mount
Zion Bible Institute. He is also an
HIV/AIDS Instructor for the
American Red Cross. He has been
an associate chaplain at the Eastern
Correctional Center for the past
twelve years.
Most importantly. Dr. Joe N.
Dixon, III, is a man of God. He
touches the lives of the people he
meets... wherever he goes. Being
able to say these words is the only
tadraiaction needed. i tyson
passage of scripture: oI a
ashamed - th
pel."(ROMANS 1:16).
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give a hand to ailing Black colleges
and universities.
Gary who is the senior partner -
of his law firm. donated Shaw -
University an unrestricted gift of
$10-million, It's the largest gift ever
bestowed upon Shaw. and _ the
largest donation made by an alum-
nus to any historically Black
college or university.
"We go to Black colleges, but
when we have children we don't
think Black colleges are good
enough for our children." said
Gary." Black colleges continue to
provide good education and pro-
oand Yale. But, L, a Zz h
North Corsten Central Uni
_ Signs r paycheck every
Gary urged the audience not
to forget young people. "We
can be role models for the t
pung boys and girls who are just
ing for someone to look up to. "
You have an obligation to reach
back and help someone who is less :
fortunate than you. We are livi
and experiencing some difficult
times in this nation. There is a drug
storm sweeping this nation. Weare
losing our young people in record
numbers. Crime is higher today
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hospital. As police continue to
investigate, Antonio is recuperating
at home.
N.C Auditor Prepare
State for the
Millennium Bug.
dren would beat her son, Antonio
Anthony, 11, with bricks, stones
and anything else they could find to
hit him with over a week ago. His
- nose was broken, jaw fractured, and
Antonio didn't regain conscious- RALEIGH When the clock
Dr. Joe N. Dixon ness until he was. brought to the strikes "twelve" January First, Year
2000, a technological Armageddon
worldwide will occur when :com-
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| ously has heard enough. week,
(2) ONE BEDROOM his office hired pager me arsen
APARTMEN T § contractor to keep all sate govern-
ment computers on track going into
REMOLDED $132 million, but that's a drop in
the bucket compared to what the
total system wide computer col-
lapse would cost the state.
Durham "Cut Council"
Petitions Move
Forward
DURHAM They will have only
until September Ist to collect 5,000
valid signatures, but proponents of
a move to cut back the mi-
nately Black City Council from 13
members down to seven say they
are determined to see it happen.
Led by the conservative Friends of
Durham, several mostly white po-
litical action groups joined forces to
slash the counci! last month after
it's members voted themselves a 37
percent pay increase. That vote was
soon rescinded, but not in time to
placate angry citizens. If the peti-
tion drive is successful, a referen-
dum could possibly be on the
November ballot. The Durham
Committee on the affairs of Black
People, so far have not joined the
effort.
Eagle Are Phoning
Home
DURHAM When NCCU
Chancellor Julius Chambers raised
academic standards for admissions
over a year ago, enrollment went
down. Taking no chances this year,
NCCU is taking on the phones,
calling perspective students around
the country, selling them on why
the historically Black university is
the place they want to start their
college careers. According to uni-
versity Officials, the drive seems to
be working. A steady stream of
prospective freshmen are making
application, and interviewers are
reported talking to at least 8 to 9
interested students a day.
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Bus. (252) 758-0114
August 28-29, 1998
_ Friday 4-8 p.m.
| Member of the NC Assembly will conduct a tour through the 1st Congressional
District. The Tour begins in Raleigh. National leaders, US Representatives will
travel with State Representatives to Wayne, Greene, Wilson Counties for dinner |
with local leaders.
Saturday 8:30 -11:30 .
The March For Freedom begans with grassroots canvassing in targeted precincts
2 and 4 in all 20 Counties of the 1st Congressional District encouraging people to
vote in the upcoming Congressional Elections. This primary will determine whether
Eva Clayton will continue to represent the First Congressional District. EVA
CLAYTON HEADQUARTERS - 400 W. 5TH St. GREENVILLE
| 1:00 -3:00 p.m.
| THE RALLY IN THOMAS FOREMAN PARK FOR CLAYTON
Three park locations - Henderson, Rocky Mount, Greenville (Thomas Foreman |
Park, W5th St.) -THE RALLY IN THE PARK FOR EVA CLA YTON will be a spirit- |
ed, high energy, motivational and enjoyable event -- where outstanding nationally
known leaders including Rep Cynthia McKenny, Rep. Elijah Cummings, Rep. Bob-
by Scott, Rep. Patrick Kennedy, Rep Mel Watt, and possibly others will speak.
Gospel music groups will provide the music. PLENTY OF GOOD FOOD will be
provided. Each rally will attract 150-200 persons from surrounding counties. All
persons canvassing earlier will be invited and recognized. In addition, various con-
stituent groups, i.e., seniors, farmers, youth, teachers, nurses, environmentalists,
and other special organization and Sororities will be encouraged to have T
representatives .
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
JAMMING THE VOTE -YOUTH DISCO&JAM SESSION
This session will be added to the RALLY IN THE PARK to attract youth and young
adults. A popular Disc Jockey will spin favorite record and CD's. Youth Leaders
will be encouraged to write and speak on the importance of voting and why the
September 15th Primary is. critical to our communities and to young people.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
Dollie Burwell - (919)257-4111
Paid for by the Committee to Elect Eva Clayton
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Tcl! sinisind Maria | Mentor and a Friend... Fellow Police Officers
County schools and avays sresed |Im Loving Memory of Rev. J.-H. | Remember Officer Greg Lewis...
i education. He
know tod understood it's impor- Shorty Ikes
tance; therefore, in his adult life, he
instilied that in his children, many
a as well as in others
need to prepare themselves
academically and spiritually.
Deacon Council igined church at
an early age in [947. He was a
faithful and supportive member of
Seven Holly mitive Baptist
Church for 51 years. He was the
Head Deacon and_ Building
Treasurer_at his church for fifty
years. On the Union Line
4 Association, he was State Deacon
/| Finance Committee | Member,
1 Building Committee Member,
* Assistant. Clerk, and Recording
Union Minutes Secretary.
He was united in in Holy
Matrimony on December 18, 1935
to Rosa Dioxin. To this union five
sons and three daughters were born.
One son, Robert preceded him in
death on February 16, 1997.
He leaves to cherish many fond
4, memories: a devoted and_ lovely
wife, Rosa: five sons, Authur
Council, Jr. of Greenville, NC,
Jesse Council of Rochester, PA,
William Council of Alexandria,
Rosen
Police officers Greg Lewis, who was killed a few weeks ago at his
former estranged wife's home last week by one of her friends. 1s
remembered by his co - workers as a very likeable and caring person
Officers Dominick Daniels who had worked with Lewis for five
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VA, Walter Council and Thomas years. Officer Daniels states that he remembers how Lewis always
ees Lee! of ens NG Rev. J.H. Wilkes expressed his Christian beliefs even in public.
Arthur Council, Sr., Mitchell ters, Marion Council " "Don't you dare touch that dial..." -- the by-line of former WOOW Radio " "He was_ very spiritual person who was always willing to extend a
tella Council Moorin at; - " WoW? : ait } a) aay ee) veh enda
Deacon Arthur Council, Sr., son and Deloise Council Johnson all Gf Station ee &&. Ht Rony nae a. retired educator helping hand not just in police work, but with life situations in general.
of the late Octavia and Baker Philadelphia, PA. Deacon Council Pao eches ¢ alotiet , alc" He had a wav of makine fell cood in his
Xora _ 4 1 ; ches. gistic services were held recently for Rev. Wilkes. said Daniels." He had a way of making a person fell good in his
Council was born in Martin County is _also Ue twenty-eight Certainly, his contagious smile will be missed by all who knew him. Our presence. He was not only a good police officer but also a very good
on August 1, 1909. God called him great grandc n and seven ¢ : 8
home On August 9, 1998 at 112:00 great, great-grandchildren. sincere condolences arc sent 10 the Wilkes family from the entire WOOW. community service ambassador.
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