vin Daniels or the system? ricans Ask yourself ‘Eastern North Carolina’ s "VOICE EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA'S MINORITY VOICE - SINCE 1987 Why Health Care Reform is important to the African American Community Written by Walter D. Broadnax U.S. Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services When America catches a cold, the Black community gets pneu- monia.” The kernel of truth in that old saying is magnified when America’s health care system is due for major surgery, health care for African Americans is in the intensive care ward. The truth is, every major health care program facing this nation is exacerbated in Black America. From TB to teen pregnancy. From TB to teen pregnancy. From vio- lence to AIDS. From too many ba- bies dying to too many senior citi- zens not having enough to eat. And in the face of these explod- ing health problems, African Americans are less likely to have health benefits. Currently, over 20 percent of African Americans have no health insurance cover- age at all. And, many who do are one pink slip away form disaster. And when so many Americans haveinadequate health insurance, or no coverage at all, clinics get overcrowded, and emergency rooms serve as waiting rooms of last resort for people who can’t get care any other way. Clearly, Black America has a bad case of health care blues. And clearly, we have a vital stake in reform. The centerpiece of Presi- dent Clinton’s Health Security plan is our commitment to provide health care security to every single American. The Clinton plan says: Switch jobs or start your own business— you'll still be covered. Lose you job, you'll still be covered. Under our plan, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes doctor and hospital care, as well as prescription drugs. You'll get preventive services such as mammograms, prenatal care, immunizations and dental care for your children. You'll also have a choice of doc- tors and plans, and you'll be able to switch if you’re not satisfied. For older Americans, our plan will strengthen services. We'll provide Medicare coverage for prescription drugs and we will create a new home care program for older Americans, and for people of all ages and disabilities. And for the poor, the Health Security plan ushers in a new era of equity. Medicaid beneficiaries will carry the same Health Secu- rity Card carried by all Ameri- cans. They will get the same ben- THE JACKSON FAMILY... A few of the Jacksons of Belhaven are having a good Sicnie celebrating homecoming festivities. Shown here from left to right are: Joyce Jacksonb O'Neal, Helen Jackson, Chris Jackson Morant, Michelle Morant, Ron Jackson, Eric Jackson, Eric Gilbert, Jr. and Rita Jackson-Gilbert. Banking your hopes and dreams By George Wilson While most of the Nation’s at- tention was focused on the debate over the Crime Bill, there were others who were engaged in clos- -. ing a deal that would have long- range implication for “Minority” participation in the ownership of certain financial institutions. Kay Pierson, Executive Director of the Minority Asset Recovery Contrac- -" tors Association is one of many ~ who have been waging a battle to insure mino participation in the Resolution Trust Corporations mandate to sell off troubled finan- cial institutions. Be recall, the RTC was set up of ‘failed savings and zs cee rig but ae _~ the so were the loans and other ‘Por 0 tt se nomic clout, the RTC provided a “Fire Sale” that many took advan- tage of. For minorities it was a game that could not be played be- cause of regulations that gave the opportunity for true competition tolarger non-minority institutions. That is tantamount to telling a 15 and under basketball team and that their next game is against the Chicago Bulls. Because of the diligence of Con- gressmen Floyd Flak (D-NY), Kweisi Mfume (D-MD), Reverend Jesse Jackson and the Minority Asset Recovery Contractors Asso- ciation, the RTC will be changing the bidding process. The changes will make it possible for minorities to purchase some banking institu- tions and some other holdings. “What we discovered was the ‘Good Ole Boy’ in the RTC were not the number sto orities. We think giving more opportunities to mi- norities. It is an opportunity for those who want to be involved in the process,” says Congressman Flake in describing the change of heart on the part of the RTC. Afri- can Americans and others who have been the recipients of some less than equal treatment when it comes to dealing with financial institutions. The efforts of MARCA and others take a major step in at least bringing minorities “into the mix” Pierson says, “what this means that even you take just the minimal amount of institutions and branches that are in minority “1 health, “id a good efits and the same high quality care, The plan contains specific language to eliminate a two-tiered system and discrimination in the delivery of care. Of course, as Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders likes to say, “A health security card doesn’t mean anything if people don’t have ac- cess to quality health care.” To assure that access, we're go- ing to provide more support for the clinics making a difference in your neighborhoods. We're going to pro- vide more funding for school-based health services. Currently, African Americans make up only about 3.6 percent of America’s doctors and dentists and only seven percent of registered nurses, even though we comprise almost 12 percent of the popula- tion. Wecan do better, and we will. Finally, the plan we’ve developed is based on an old-fashioned Afri- can American value: responsibil- ity. The plan says to doctors: We'll start to shape up the malpractice system and cut your paperwork, but we're going to ask you to keep costs down. It says to employers: “We'll con- trol your health care costs, but we're going to ask you to pay a portion of yourworkers’ insurance cost. And its says to all Americans: “We'll provide you with health se- |. curity and comprehensive benefits, ~ but we're going to ask you to con- tribute to your health care and take more ee ea for your Jealth Security. Plan for the country and, it is a must-do for African Americans. WEEK ENDING MAY 20, 1994 BELHAVEN N.C. ... Belhaven black community celebrated its annual alumni weekend last week. Each year, African- Americans who grew up in Belhaven and surrounding communities come together with a banquet and parade. Shown above is Brother Vincent Murray and his lovely wife and-inother-and brother who: work at Greenville Utilities. Keep up the good work, Murray family! Photo by Jim Rouse Black Support For Conservatism Increases An increasing number of Afri- ; can Americans are beginning to turn to political conservatism, ac- cording to director of the Heritage Foundation’s minority outreach program. In fact, sometime before the end of the century, a “substantial mi- nority, ifnot a majority, of African Americans are going to begin iden- tifying with pokitical conservatism rather than political liberalism,” according to Adam Meyerson. He contended thatconservatism is more attractive to Blacks in the 1990s because it addresses the next stage of the civil rights revolution: the restoration of strong families ‘ andcommunities in America’s poor and working-class neighborhoods, and reform of public education. Nothing that there is “an earth- quake that is about to rock Ameri- can politics at its foundations,” Meyerson stated that nearly a third of voting age Blacks already identify themselves as conserva- tive, while an overwhelming num- ber also Se ROME PE Sa a es Pe te, Oe PR bterwa re et onde, Meee ee wage neighborhoods. | be a minimum of $8 billion dollars worthofassetsthat minoritiescan | assume now that these is a more © policy for urging mi- | ty sarticttien,* It will be a — unprecedented opportunity for minorities to own and control fi- nancialinstitutionslocatedin their _ neighborhoods. oe “bedrock”conservative ideas such as school choice, tenant-managed public housing and curtailing ad- ditional benefits for single welfare mothers who have additional chil- dren. According to Myerson, crime con- trol, one of the conservatives’ high- est priorities for government, has become a burning issue in Black neighborhoods. “Law and order politics were responsible for the election victories of conservative Rep. Gov. George Allen in Virginia and Raleigh, N.C., Mayor Tom Fetzer, the first Republican to carry the city since Reconstruc- tion,” he said. In both elections, he explained, the Black vote played a key role. “Indeed, smart Democratic politi- cians like Bill Clinton and Mario Cuomo have started talking tough on crime to protect their Black White base,” argued Meyerson, who went on to point to a new breed of conservative Black talk- radio so eens | Ayan lies and communities as well as: Hamblin of Denver and Bill Tho- mas of Norfolk, Virginia. In addi- tion, there are now at least five conservative Black magazines: Destiny, National Minority Poli- tics, Urban Family, Issues and Views and Lincoln Review. “Gone are the days of high pay for semiskilled labor through gov- ernment employment and indus- trial labor unions, which face ever- tougher international competi- tion,” Meyerson said. “Economic advances for Blacks in the future will have to come from highly skilled@work, as well as from Black entrepreneurship.” Black pastors, and imams, also have a role to play, Meyerson said. “No one is in a better position to bring men and women back to- gether, to foster responsible fa- therhood and motherhood, to teach virtues to children, to convert criminals into law-abiding citizens and to alter self-destructive be-. havior that is tearing apart fami- ' A Pe ae hoy ger ore ea, ee ee ee he Sa a ag sit 3 “2-THE “M"-VOICE-WEEK ENDING MAY 20, 1994 CBS television program misportrays | school as bigot’s training ground . Howard University President ‘Franklyn Jenifer at a press con- ference recently said he is out- -¥aged over a program aired by -CBS's “Eye to Eye with Connie -Chung” which falsely portrayed :his school as a “training ground” *forbigotry and anti-Semitism. The “CBS program “True Believers” con- *centrated on two student leaders, *Malik Zulu Shabazz, who heads *the campus group Unity Nation, ‘and Terri Wade, president of the Howard University Student Asso- sciation (HUSA), whose views, Dr. Jenifer said are not representa- tive of the entire university. . : According to Dr. Jenifer, CBS ‘interviewed, other students who had varying beliefs on the subject of Black-Jewish relationships, but failed to air them. Dr. Jenifer has asked CBS for an apology. The CBS report points to a larger issue at the university, according to stu- dents. There are forces, they say, working to undermine of anti- Semitism.” Malik Zulu Shabazz, a Howard law student, said that the problem at the university is that Howard is not “independent and self con- trolled.” Because the school gets the bulk of its money from Con- gress and other outside forces Howard cannot always “think and act like free Black people.” “I’m being attacked because | am a supporter of the Nation of Islam, and I Haye sponsored sev- eral Nation of Islam speakers on thiscampus for the last five years,” Mr. Shabazz said. “The aim right now, as the Connie Chung piece proved, is Louis Farrakhan’s relationship with young intelligent Blacks. So they attacked me to break up the connection between college stu- dents and Minister Farrakhan and I’m not standing for that,” Terri Wade, the president of the school’s student government said she asked several university offi- cials, including the president, what was it that she said on “Eye to Eye” that was so hateful and “they could not answer my question.” Mrs. Wade said those criticizing her should understand that “the mainstream white media has never portrayed Black people in a posi- tive and true light. The reason We use only the freshest ingredients available. Our meals are wokked to order, with no added they have targeted Howard is be- cause it is the largest most influ- ential Black institution.” Ms. Wade told the Final Call that she was threatened by a Howard administrator because she is working with the Muslims. Bro. Michael 3X, a Howard stu- dent, at a rally following Dr. Jenifer’s press conference, urged students not to attack Dr. Jenifer saying that the latest attempts are being waged to “divide and conquer” the Black community. Bro. Michael warned students that while they are sitting around being passive, media organizations like CNN and CBS are “discussing ou.” Students demonstrating outside the Administration Building, where inside moments earlier Dr. Jenifer held his press conference, carried signs reading “Stop Slan- der of Howard University” and “Who is Behind The Slander.” Bro. Michael said the Anti-Defamation League (ADL)is not attacking stu- dents because of anti-Semitism or racism, but rather because stu- dents are beginning to develop the Black community. MSG and we Use Very Washington Post writers Rich- wy ® little oil ard Cohen and Pat Hintoff, who Chinese to You are Jewish, were criticized for fu- Wie a pio ae one Ri ling tensions and for referring to i —e ® Try Our... Howard’ "g campus as a place where A SALUTE TO GREATNESS... Deacon Lewis, who has given ¢ Sorina Eaa Rolls ‘hate and anti-Semitism” is being 62 years of service to Sycamore Hill Baptist Church is shown Yr: liv. ° pe show om cken spewed. with his pastor, Rev. Howard Parker, receiving a donation from réeé ke aM © Shrimp Lo Mein oy ee eens oe the owner of Adam s Car Wash. We salute Deacon Lewis or Tah e-ent! @ Beef & Broccoli tray our youth as violent, wicked woe ; ; dope dealers and always showing , Lunch and Dinner ¢ Chicken F ried Rice the killings in our community. You Call Us Today! . Apple Cinnamon mean there si no good news in the Wonton Black community,” Bro. Michael NFU VV QE YY said. ns Sabrina Greg, a sophomore at Howard who attended the rally said she “has not personally heard any hate speech” on Howard’s cam- pus. 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Please come by anytime between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. to leam more about this important effort. We hope you will be able to join us. Sincerely, ‘ co *For applications call 756-3738 (After 5pm, Call 355-3127) collect your comments on our draft recommendations, This is your chance to cae ye ie ee ge eat pe EN dee eee peo eel ee come aa The New Populism oo MRR RE Sa pe ie ee THE “M’-VOICE-WEEK ENDING MAY 20, 1994-3 * a a By Dr. Lenora Fulani of the old Populist Party. There Of course, the Populists’ reform today. opportunity overthenextfewyears tion, to make real the American are twobasicreasons whyitfailed planks were soon left behind by The only way not to repeat the to open up the American political promise of liberty and justice for _ Tam one of hundreds of activist initsmissiontobringaboutgreater the professionals when they en- mistakesofhistoryistolearnfrom process, to reignitethrough peace- all eo independents, Black, white and democracy to America. First, it teredthesmoke-filled backrooms them. We have an extraordinary ful means the American Revolu- Let’s go for it. . Latino—who have been working relied too heavily on _ of party wheeling and dealing. : intently over thelastsixmonthsto pYrogrammatics. When the Demo- = Secondly, the Populist floun- inaugurate a new national inde- cratic Party adopted some of the dered on the issue of racism and pendent part capable of seriously challenging the corrupt and gridlocked two-party monopoly that controls politics in this coun- The party-building process be- gan two years ago when 20 million ordinary Americans rebelled against politics-as-usual by vot- ing for Ross Perot and other inde- pendents for president of the United States. Since then Ameri- cans from all walks of life, from all ethnic and racial groups, and from across the traditional political spectrum have been working to populists’ demands as platform planks, many party members were willing to give up their indepen- dence. The democratic activity of building the Populist Party was given upin exchange for a promise form the professional politicians. inclusion. The fight over whether or not African Americans were to be included as full and equal part- ners ripped the party apart. The issue of Black inclusion and Black leadership remains the cutting edge issue for American populism MOM WILL LOVE IT Thank You I want to express myj@ appreciation to my supporters and voters of District IV of Pitt f County for their support in my§ for county consolidate that voter rebellion into a political party that can wrest campaign commissioner. 10% To 50% Off power from the professional politi- cians and return it to the people. Over the last year and a half we have witnessed a truly extraordi- nary political process. We have seen people whom the political pundits said would never even sit in the same room together not only sit sown and talk independent poli- tics, but go out into each other's communities and work together to organize. If this new party we’re building is to prove capable of leading America out of crisis and into eco- nomic, social and political devel- opment, it must be party that lis- tens to the voice of ordinary Ameri- cans. It must be a populist party a broad, inclusive party of citizen- activists, ordinary Americans of all colors and religions united by their common commitment to gov- ernment “of the people, by the people and for the people.” Populism—which predates the categories of “left” and “right” in America— is the stubborn belief that ordinary Americans should run the country, not professional politicians and professional bu- reaucrats and professional “ex- perts.” It owes its names to the People’s Populist Party, which was founded in 1892by ordinary Ameri- cans (Black and white) and which presented the Democrats and Re- publicans with the most serious challenge so far to their profes- sional rule. But populism as a current in American political thought goes back even further. It is the belief that “all men (and women) are created equal.” It is the commit- ment to “We, the People” as the ultimate source of power of soci- ety. Populism is to be found in the patriots who massed along the road from Lexington to Concord more than 200 years ago. It is to be found among the insurgents of the Shay and Whiskey Rebellions which followed independence. It is to be found in the struggle of Tho- mas Jefferson and his anti-Feder- alists to have the Bill of Rights adopted and the franchise ex- tended beyond the circles of the very rich. It is to be found in the work of Frederick Douglas and other Black leaders who fought slavery in the firsthalfofthe Black leaders who fought slavery in the first half of the 19th century, and it was with the abolitionists and “free soilers” who united to found the Republican Party in 1854. Populism, in short, is the deter- mination to make the American dream of" life, liberty and the pur- suit of happiness” real for all Americans, regardless of their eco- nomic status, their race, their reli- gion, their sex, or their sexual pref- erence. 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We weren't present at the founding of the Democratic and Republican par- ties — and we've sat at the back of the political bus ever since. But Afri have played acritical role in bring- ing the Patriot Party into being— andour presence is making a world of difference. The Patriot Party is a Party that is committed to grassroots democracy. Assuch, it’s fighting for the empowerment of ordinary Americans—all Ameri- n Amatioue and Latinos Colin Moore, the distinguished Caribbean American attorney who was a delegate to the convention from Brooklyn’s 11th Congres- sional District, expressed some reservations about choosing the name “patriot” because ofits asso- ciation with the founding fathers. Fresh Boston Butts *1.19:. Hamburger Patties 3.89% Ribeye Loin Pork Chops Greenville Utilities’ Energy Specialists are the people to call if you want to get the most from your assist you. Just call 551-1521 and ask for a free ENERGY SURVEY. 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But the significance of the found- ing of the Patriot Party is not sim- ply in the words the convention put on paper—the words are a reflection of the process which gave the party birth. That process be- gan a year and a half ago when I, as the leader of the Black-led, multi-racial and pro-gay New Alli- ance Party and a militant advo- cate for the Black Agenda, began reaching out to the radical white center those who rejected the tow old parties and supported the in- dependent candidacy of Ross Perot. This association grew in the con- text of local grassroots coalition among Perot voter, NAP activists and other independents, and their joint activity yielded a new na- tional party based on shared prin- ciples and mutual respect. Ibelieve that the founding of the Patriot Party is a new beginning for American democracy and people’s empowerment. Whether we—youand I and tens of millions of other Americans, Black, White, Latino, Asian—can actually build it into a political organization ca- pable of beating the Democrats and Republicans remains to be seen. But whatever the outcome, the founding of the Patriot Party is an historic opportunity. It’s a chance for ordinary Americans to — take our country back form the professional politicians and bu- reaucrats and to put it on the path to human dignity and develop- ment, MR. WADE 3 JOHNSON, CREATOR OF DRUGO” a new game for the whole nly | is shown outside of the studios of radio station WOOW with a group of young people who are excited about Brother Johnson’s invention. Pick up your game for only $19.95 at Scott’s Cleaners, 1401 West Fifth Street. Photo by Jim Rouse Hackney & Sons featured on froh les of America markets Hackney serves such as Emergency Support Vehicles. 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Last Saturday she competed in the Jr, World Cup Tae Kwon Do champi- onship along with 500 other top competitors from across the coun- try. She again showed outstand- ing perseverance and won the gold ‘in Chicago, Ilinois. attending Wellcome Middle School. She is currently a Second degree Black Belt and will her national title at the 1994 Jr. National Tae Kwon Do champion- ship to be held July 14, 15 and46 Arts Council to begin art camp registration The Beaufort County Arts Coun- cil will offer three sessions of Art Camp for students in kinderg ten through grade 6. Session ite scheduled for June 13-17 in Wash- ington; June 20-24 in Belhaven; and June 27 - July 1 in Aurora. Please call the Arts Council at 946-2504 beginning May 16 torreg- ister and for camp fee. in the forms competition. Yes indeed Shannon I. Perkins has truly been a valuable student at Byung Lee’s Tae Kwon Do acad- emy and a great competitor for Tae Kwon Do abroad. 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Shown posing for our cameras outside of their cafe are Mr. and Mrs. - Williams who have been serving their community for more than 40 years. Drop by the Williams’ cafe for that “down home” cooking and try some of Mrs. Williams’ corn bread and | ian ae oo oo“ | THE KEEP IT STRAIGHT AND 's cabbage. Photo by Jim Rouse SIMPLE PARTY Pitt County Schools Class of 1994 , invited to this year's Project Mall —_| vrvteosrronr-rretom nowt, (ir) VRFE =o Pitt County Schools Class of 1994 year’s Project Mall. Pitt County Drivingand manylocalbusinesses_ is invited to participate in this Schools, Mothers Against Drunk have come together to provide a : e ; “Sy, 5 . "al drug and alcohol free graduation: WOMEN’S RIGHTS PEACE PARTY celebration for this year’s senior Limited space available oartivities include bowing mov- | a . for “Miss Saigon” saat peer eres | yORSERG USTPARTY a a games, andbreakfast.Thecelebra-_ : WoRKens: panty The Beaufort County ArtsCoun- Bottom, and a river cruise to and tion will begin after graduation at ve pete cil has ten spaces available forthe tour of Mt. Vernon. The tour fee is 10:00 p.m. and last until 6:00a.m. August 18 and 19tripto Washing- 915 for Arts Council members Saturday. G ton, D.C. The overnight trip offers For further information contact orchestra seating for the musical and $225 for non-members. Please Gretchen Allen (752-4710) or Judy XIMOKO PROGRESSIVE PARTY “Miss Saigon” at the Kennedy Cen- call the Arts Council at 946-2504 DeFrancis (830-4208). ter, lodging at the Inn At Foggy to confirm space. Read To Your Children AFRICA MUSLIM PARTY | AFRICAN CHRISTIAN DEMOCRATIC PARTY _ PITT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF ——~ BILLY L. VANDIFORD, SHERIFF AFRICAN DEMOCRATIC MOVEMENT Thank You May 10, 1994 AFRICAN MODERATES CONGRESS PARTY Dear Citizens: During my first campaign in 1990, I pledged to eliminate racial problems within the Pitt County Sheriff's Department. AFRICAN NATIONAL CONGRESS : There have been no racial complaints filed during my term in : office. I pledged to promote minority hiring, this was accomplished. Minority hiring was increased from 3% to 30% and minority supervisors from 0% to 19%. . DEMOCRATIC PARTY - Many in the minority community were among my stronges supporters this past election, for that I am grateful. In the DEMOKRATIESE PARTY next four years, I hope to increase your confidence level. Crime is not a black or white issue in Pitt County. It is a . people issue. All of us must join together and work cooperatively DIKWANKWETLA PARTY OF : lace for us to work and for our SOUTH AFRICA : in making our County a safer p . families to live. As we work together each day to battle our pl poe pee please look around at those leaders, both self-appoint an acknowledged, as they support our efforts to serve all our FEDERAL PARTY citizenry. Be diligent and questionably. YOU, not the self-servers should evaluate the Pitt County Sheriff's Department. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to call me anytime. LUSO - SOUTH AFRICAN PARTY {| - Next election day, as the one just passed, I want you, the citizens we serve, to be the final judge of our accomplishments. AB y, ZL Varad look MINORITY FRONT | Billy-f. Vandiford }. Sheriff of Pitt County NATIONAL PARTY - NASIONALE PARTY ie: Paid For By The Committe To Elect Vandiford Sheriff KO ee 100 WEST THIRD STREET =", i i POST OFFICE BOX 528, GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27835 OFFICE: (919) 830-4142 FAX: (919) 630-4166 © SAASPDPPRPP Neen epee rr rereeg s9e8 82600 =o = = KIDS EAT FREE EVERY SUNDAY AT DARRYL’S Sundays are the perfect days to treat your family at Darry!'s - because kids 10 a FREE! Let them choose from all their favorites on our children’s menu - Hambur en Fingers, Griled Cheese - even Peanut Butter & Jelly. All served with French | PRRSLSASDIS ELSES BUSS VU dead SAA AAA RLABEE a « ‘ 4 i i The Beatrice Maye Column By Beatrice Maye 10 Ways To Keep Love Alive — secure and yand ph ically attractive i is 2, Be prepared for an emotional wonderful. Once you take off, the 1. Love yourself first. Someone’ best prépated to sustain a rela- rollercoasterride. Thefirstgiddy, rose-colored spectacle, reality will who feels confident, emotionally ° tionship with another person. _tatestesting phases ofromance fee! intrude. Make sure you're ready _ People, Places and Faces Lad aed ONE LARGE | ONE ma ONE LARGE ft TOPPING Lone omc 1M FREE COKES j FREE BREAD et 50 189. 50+ PLUS TAX | ‘PLUS.TAX : [_PUSTAX | ete | | ONE LARGE TOPPING or for it. 3. Learn to think. 4. Learn to talk. Discuss mat- ters that may create conflicts. 5. Give the relationship some room. Love needs lots of breathing space. 6. Treasure your private time together. Schedule a little leisure time though busy. 7. Reserve your week ends for each other - a romantic breakfast, a short walk, a quiet midnight dinner. 8. Be tolerant. Learn to tolerate your differences. 9. Don’t forget romance. Find little, spontaneous ways to dem- onstrate your love. Kiss her when she leasts expect. Touch. Tuck little notes into his pockets when he’s not looking. Find some way to say “T Love You” every day. 10. Be supportive. When you see your mate is down about some- thing, you should be the one to begin the healing process. 11. Keep your sense of humor. Be able to see the lighter side of things. From Ebony, March 1989, by Laura B. Randolph Four Suggestions For Silencing Rumor Mongers 1. Identify source by name. 2. Support evidence with facts. Do not accept hearsay. 3. Ask the person, “May I quote you?” 4. Openly admit, “I don’t appre- ciate hearing that.” It will halt the regular garbage delivery to your ears. Read: Proverbs 10:11-21; Prov- erbs 15:1-7 “A family that eats together, stays together.” Man’s Quest Greece said . . . Be wise, know yourself. Epicureanism says... ous, enjoy yourself. Educations says... Be reso! ful,expand yourself. = | Psychology says . . oe dent, fulfill yourself. “e Materialism says... be aqui tive, please yourself. Pride says ... Be cuperidy Bro- mote yourself. : Asceticism says . . . Be iferlor, suppress yourself. , Diplomacy says. . . Be reagon- able, control yourself. Communism says. . . Be céllee- tive, secure sonia < Humanism says... Be capable trust yourself. Philanthropy says... Be inde ish, give your self. e? Pr * A righteous man walks in jis integrity. How blessed are his sons (and daughters) after him. Simplicity 4 1. Make it clear. 2. Make it simple. 3. Emphasize the essentials, and 4, Leave something unsaid. Praise Look around and praise three people who are never in the lime- light. Hell Nothing tastes good in hell. A study at the University of Chicago predicted that the year 2000, 70% of all Black men alive now will be either unemployed, in jail, on drugs or dead. You are You. There is one You: And You are IMPORTANT. Be- lieve this! Name five things you like about yourself that are unique to you. Name someone you don’t like or enjoy being around. Now, name three positive things about that person that says he is a special individual. Write a friend and tell him (her) three things you like about him (her) that make him (her) a unique person. Attorney receives endorsement Attorney E. Yvonne Pugh who filed as a candidate for election to the North Carolina Court of Ap- peals has received the endorse- ments of the North Carolina Acad- emy of Trial Lawyers and the North Carolina AFL-CIO. The AFL-CIO is a 100,000 mem- ber voice of working families in the state and the Academy is an orga- nization of lawyers statewide whose history has been that. of supporting the rights of working men and women who trial lawyers represent and preserving access to a fair jury system in which ev- eryone has the same chance: to achieve justice. 20 Year Reunion planned The Farmville Central High School Class of 1974 will celebrate its 20th year reunion with a din- ner dance on Saturday, June 11, 1994 at 6 p.m. and ending at mid- Please Stop night at the Hilton Hotel in Greenville. 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She was invited to the “campus by 100 Black Men of Rutgers to spark the second day of their annual week-long remem- brance of the African Holocaust titled “Slavery Remembrance Week.” Soulijah, who was criticized by President Clinton during the ’92 presidential race for her sobering analysis of Black-on-white violence in L.A. during the rebellion, em- phasized the fact that Black people need to return to an “African way” of living and thinking. During her one hour and forty-five minute dis- cussion, she outlined a common- sense method of putting Black folks on the road to unity and progress. “Being an African person is less of what’s going on on the outside and more of what’s going on in the inside,” Soulijah said to the audi- ence of 150 people inside the Lucy Stone Hall Auditorium. On the subject of dealing with the “inside,” Soulijah stressed the importance of Black men and women establishing a “relation- ship with the spirtual creator.” “If you don’t believe in some spirtual force or God and good- ness,” she said while discussing the cause of moral degradation in the Black community, “then you don’t have any limitations to the actions that you will take . . . that is why a brother will take your life in an instant.” Another hindrance to our progress, noted Soulijah tothe very attentive audience, is the relation- ship between the elders and the young. According to Soulijah, too many secrets are being kept by the elders: secrets that are vital to the continuing existence and advance- ment of Black youth. The raptivist said, “Too many elders are teaching the youth to cooperate with white supremacy . .. with injustice. They are telling them to ‘do what they say,’ just go for what they ask for, and get out of there (college.) In an African society, Soulijah argued, to be an elder “means that you've lived life and that you can teach the young to survive in the society in which they are born.” Afterwards, Soulijah whose record career is earmarked by her battle cry of “We are at war!” clari- fied what she meant by the state- ment, which many mistook as the raptivist’s all to “kill white people.” Rejecting any hate-mongering labels, Soulijah explained that war is not something she wants. 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Date: May 20-21, 1994 Friday 7:00 - 10:00pm Saturday 9:00-5:00pm BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF PITT COUNTY FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: John Minges 758-2113 (Some Free Tickets Available) So whether you want to make a good marriage better. Make your upcoming marriage all that God intended. Or bring new hope into a marriage that needs renewal. Join us at the FamilyLife Conference for a weekend to remember. Cost: *30.00 per person Deadline to register: Friday, May 6 Address Phone 1 Please make checks ay Mail this form a able to: FamilyLife your check to: P.O. Box 28840 Little Rock, AR 72221 African American Angel Chi You may be surprised when you see the gold tipped wings on the brown faced girl wearing orange sneakers. The ebony boy’s gold athletic shoes and trumpet match his wings. His smile-reveals his dimples and he wears green over- alls and glasses. They are the first in a series of figurines by “hasari”. These limited edition collectibles are unique in their “modern” de- piction of African American chil- dren as angels. Paige, the harpist, and Samuel, the trumpeter, have a limited production of 1800 pieces with a corresponding numbered certificate of authenticity. Time Magazine found that 69% of Americans believe in angels. African Ambassadors for Carolinas Export Markets The American business commu- nity will have the oportunity to discuss export processes and ex- port market opportunities in Af- rica with african Ambassadors during 4 two day World Trade Conference sponsored by World Trade Inc. of Dallas, NC to be held on April 29, & 30, 1994 at the Sheraton Airport Plaza Hotel, Charlotte, North Carolina. The Washington Post recently re- _ ported strong consumer demand — for a variety of black angels de- — scribing them as “depicting inno- cence, elegance, or making you smile, such as the earth angels (in the “hasari” collection) carrying instruments and wearing wings and baggy pants.” Angels by Hasari stand approxi- mately five inches tall and retail for $24.95. Requests for these lim- ited editions will be honored on a first come first serve basis. Collec- tors and wholesalers call (215) 424- 1660 or write to P.O. Box 21457, Philadelphia, PA 19141 for more information. The conference will focus on scholarly and productive discus- sions and dialogues on export-pro- cedures and regulations; interna- tional insurance, shipping, financ- ing and methods of payment. In addition to the valuable gen- eral information on exportation by selected speakers and panelist, African Ambassadors will explain and answer questions on specific Is underage drinking worth the Despite the fact that middle and senior high school students drink throughout the year, a concerted effort to call attention to teenage drinking habits usually occurs with the first blossoming buds of spring. Maybe it’s because underage drinking becomes visible again. In the spring, many high school students party in open fields, chirp- ing birds inaudible over the blar- ing music from some car radio or boom box. If these kids aren’t in a field. partying, they may be in anyone’s home, parents gone for the afternoon, evening, or worse, the weekend. And let’s not forget the upcoming prom season and the descent of thousands of teens to the southern sandy shores of our state. The results of these gathering are often devastating: serious au- tomobile crashes with personal injuries, unwanted and unpro- tected sex, physical violence and property destruction. Most of these kids don’t have substance abuse problems,-Some may- truly. think they can walk away from the party after having just one beer. The old clicnes ring out like a bell from the highest tower: “It’s just one beer.” “I won’t drink the hard stuff.” “I can handle it.” “There’s no problem driving. I’ve only had one.” worse are the par- risk? ents that actually feed into these same attitudes. One beer in the system of an average sized teenager is enough to put his or her blood alcohol level up to .02 Contrary to popular teen- age myth, eating while drinking does not help absorb alcohol; and waiting an hour between drinks won't bring down the blood alcohol level either. It takes a consider- able amount of time for the body to metabolize alcohol out of the sys- tem. Ifcaught, underage drinkers face the possibility of losing their li- censes and possiblyincurring fines, not to mention the fact that the more serious SWI charges usually result in a police record. Since kids probably won’t read this column parents, ask your kids this: “Is one drink worth an automobile acci- dent, a fight, unwanted (and pos- sibly not remembered and unpro- tected sex or police record?” Is one beer, or a drink of any alcoholic beverage really going to make the party better? Is one drink going to make that girl (or guy) think you're really that cool? Hey, underage drinkers... it’s decision making time. Is a drink really worth it? All you'll gain is one—or severally drinks. You have a lot more to lose. 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Shown is mother Helen Jackson with two of her four lovely daughters, Chris J. Morant and Joyce J. O’Neal. learning and aspirants in interna- tional business are encouraged to attend. Specially discounted rate for Small businesses and Minority owned businesses, Limited sitting. Registration is on first come first served bases. For registration, call 1(800)919- 9997 (long distance) 1 (704) 922-3666 (local) Fax 1 (704) 739-9157 s DEALER Bennie’s TV Service 792-7801 Williamston 792-4039 Financing Approved With Credit Plymouth 793-6099 4 year Limited Warranty We Rent to Own, Lease, Layaway, Sales & Service George Ayers Martin County Sheriff Thank You For Your Vote and Support! May 5, 1994 Dear Friends: I would like to thank each one who supported my successful campaign for re-election as Nash County Clerk of Superior Court. I will continue to proudly serve all of the citizens of Nash County as I have for the past 26 years. Your support was greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten. HELP WANTED Morning Announcer Ad Morning Announcer needed to work 6 am-10am airshift, production shift and other related duties. Experience in on-air radio station work required. Please send resume to: Rob Thaler, Program Director, WKQT- FM, P.O. Box 1407, Morehead City, NC 28557. WKQT is and Equal Opportunity Employer. Salesperson Account Executive needed immediately to live and work in the Atlantic Beach, Morehead City area for Classy 103.3, WKQT-FM. Ideal candidate has sales experience, not necessarily in radio. Fun environment, fun business, great rewards. Please send resume to: Al Bunch, WKQT-FM, P.O. Box 1407, Morehead City, NC 28557. WKQT is an Equal Opportunity Equal Employer. W.E. Billy Smith would like to than everyone for the vote of confidence and support on Tuesday May 3rd Thank You Rachel M. Joyner, Clerk of Superior Court THE SHOE OUTLET 201 W. 9th St. Greenville Open Mon. - Sat. 9 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. NEXT TO EVANS SEAFOOD PHONE 919-752-2332 Owners Mr. & Mrs. Mills Name Brand Shoes: Work, Dress and Casual " SHoes FoR Men WomeEN AND CHILDREN Athletic Shoes by Nike, Reebok, Converse, New Balance & many others Below Wholesale Prices Every Day + Corner of 9th and Washington gt rm ie Lia “f ee a ee a + Ge ae a eae ae ig Charlie Cobb would] personally like to thank ‘you the voter for your after award of ene ein ae jen Dayle Greenville Utilities Commie | i a a a ~f a a of By. f ii prayers, support and vote | 4 Now Open 1} : . : | of confidence and pledges PUDDIN'S DINER i firm commitment to i Are you tired of that same old fast food run : "A Night In Africa" " ; ; g around? Well there's going to some changes : : serving the pu bli C wh ule § in town because Puddin's Dinerisnowopen & | Voluptuous Fashions of Farmville and the Spirits in office B for everyone that enjoys home style cooking. © || of Unity present "A Night in Africa’, Saturday, h k 7 ; - May 21, 1994 at the Ramada Inn, 203 Greenville : 402 S. Main St. in Bethel Blvd. at 6:30 PM : T an OU BH open 7 days aweek 6:00. a.m. until 10:00 p.m. ff - Serving breakfast lunch and dinner, : Authentic African Dishes will be served. All guest ' @ are urged to "Dress Up" for the occasion by wearing erome Rame § Nothing could be finer that to § | % 4‘ Garment. | t at Puddin's Di ; | eat at Puaain Ss viner | We look forward to having you share this evening Attorney at Law hey fe cot om mab A OO GS a A TS OS HS Aa mes al with us. Information and tickets can be obtained Peisonal injury/Auto from Voluptuous Fashions of Farmville 919-753- : 2313 Accidents Call Bernetta Collins at 919-753-2467 or Gwen ¢ Bankruptcy Aflord at 919-758-4597. ¢ Social Security Disablity ¢ Worker's Compensation ¢ Wills/Probate Matters Come and be enriched by our history as we spend "A Night In Africa". Vendors on sight and drawings for prizes 112 S. PITT STREET - 2ND FLOOR GREENVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA 27834 125 E. Granville St. Tarboro NC For appointment Call 752.9959 Open 10:00-11:00 Mon- Sat. Fiscal Specialist I "Coming Soon" ane ed A regional planning commission in Eastern North ° on. $1 Cleaners ; experience and expertise in performing a variety of : ; ! F e ntal accounting functions. Must have Need a ie pat Aa . : We're looking forward pice th in sictaloe cnc general Ask about our dai la . roommate? aos seit for 90 . to serving y ou! ledger, accounts payable, and payroll module and list your ad sosiing i ie eg ea eo ability to perform daily accounting functions. Ideal f verti coven tad "Support your minority Businesses’ candidate will have and Associate Degree in ; oe Per a | — Accounting from a community college or equivalent, ‘small fee or eu and at least two years experience in bookkeeping .. for a listing of Public Notice and clerical work Excellent fringe benefits. Salary , a range begins at $17, , dependin on rience people looking The Greenville Urban Area's Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) willsoonbe Tedueae mt 5 < i “t -for preparing a Local Transportation Improvement Program (LTIP) for Greenville, on on, Minori are encouraged apply A Winterville and a portion of Pitt County, The LTIPwill focus on highway, bridge, public ; as we arean Equal Opportunity Employer. Deadline ‘roommates. transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and railroad safety projects. The MPO has developed | for receiving resumes is 5:00 pm on Wednesday, ‘Call 321- 6708. aproposed Public Involvement Policy to assist the MPOin establishing transportation — June 1, 1994. Interview will bee con ducte d in iorit : priorities. | Williamston, NC on June’, 1994. Send resumes to The proposed Public Involvement Policy will be on file in the office of the MPO's Lead Planning Agency for forty-five (45) days beginning Monday, May 16,1994. To: y | copy orreview the proposed policy, please contact John Roberson, Eng OUSES |i Ff Division, city of Greenville, 306 South Greene Street, PO Box 7207, Gre I 27835, (919) 830-4476. for Rent | —_— 1-6 Bedrooms, $200 and Up } available now. | Small Fee.