We 3B UY t ud a?! »bhadt2Aa! Lisa Fn: Greenville dropped vor charges against Co-Chairperson of -.viun Carolina Public Service Workers Network (NCPSWN) and member of the Executive Commit- tee of the Cvalition Against Rac- ism (C.A.R.). Don had been at- tacked by a rookie police officer while he was marching for justice and against racism and sexual ha- rassment. Don was merely help- ing bystanders understand the urgency of conditions in the Greenville Police Department and the Pitt County Schools. For this, he was snatched from behind, choked and wrestled to the ground. There was no provocation by marchers, no warning }y police “and no prior announcement of ar- rest. Over 30 eyewitnesses were prepared to testify in court that Mr. Cavellini was only exercising his first amendment rights de- scribed in the march permit ob- tained from the Greenville Police Department by C.A.R. ORTH caroSvs MINORITY VOICE - SINCE 1987 The Police Department and the District Attorney must have real- ized the power of the organized citizenry because Don was released on March 4, 1995, the day of C A.R.’s 6th march for justice. Just . two hours after he was wrongfully arrested,fifteen supporters came to the Pitt County Detention Cen- ter to free Don on a $500.00 bond. Earlier, while Don waited, three law enforcement officials (includ- ing arresting officer B. A. Groccia and Magistrate Brinson) took 20 minutes to search through two vol- umes of statutes to come up with charges of “impeding the flow of traffic” and “resisting, obstructing, and delaying arrest”, The dropping of these charges is both a victory for every citizen will- ing to stand up for what he or she believes in and a testament to the solidarity of the courageous mem- bers of C.A.R. It is not proof that the “legal system works”; other- wise, Don would never have been assaulted or arrested. It is proof ition against racism supports Cavellin there is something seriously wrong with the administration of government in the City of Greenville. The Greenville Police Department, the Mayor and the City Council already stand ac- cused of perpetrating and/or tol- erating racism, sexual harass- ment, selective enforcement and retaliation in the cases of Lt. Fordham and Corporal C. J. Melvin. There’s a pattern in denying people democratic means for solv- ing problems in this city and county. Not only has CAR been denied a permit to march on two occasions, most recently on March 18, 1995, but also city and county officials have refused to sit down and negotiate with the he recog- nized worker and community lead- ers. Bill Worthington was fired for helping to expose 45 health and safety violations in the school bus garage and representing his fellow bus drivers. Lt. Fordham, Cpl. Melvin and other Black po- Greenville Named Tree City USA Greenville has been named a Tree City USA by The National Arbor Day Foundation. It is the seventh year Greenville has re- ceived this national recognition. “We are proud and honored to be named a Tree City USA. The green- ing of Greenville is a partnership of volunteers, organizations, and people working together with their City government to achieve this important goal,” said Mayor Nancy Jenkins. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by The National Arbor Honoring Dr. Linner Griffin, Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at East Carolina University was recognized for the successful Day Foundation in cooperation with the USDA l’orest Service; and the National Association of Stat. Foresters. To buccine a Tree City USA, a commivilcy inust meet four stan- dards: a tree board or department, a city tree ordinance, a compre- hensive community forestry pro- gram, and an Arbor Day obser- vance. “Trees make a world of differ- ence In our communities,” John Rosenow, the National Arbor Day Foundation’s president, said “Trees have long been recognized for the beauty and value they lend to our homes, neighborhoods, parks and business areas. At the same time, those trees conserve energy, help clean the air, protect rivers and streams, and provide a home for wildlife in our towns and cities.” “An effective community forestry program is an ongoing process of renewal and improvement -a pro- gram of tree planting and care that continues through the years,” Rosenow said. one of our own achievement of tenure at the uni- versity. A community of family, friends and colleagues gathered at the Hilton on April 2, 1995 to cel- ebrate this professional milestone. Featured speaker for the evening was Dr. Cressie F. Hairston, Dean of the Jane Addams College of lice officers have been railroaded whenever they exercise their demo- cratic nghts. The dropping of charges today to avoid further embarrassment from denying our rights could also mark an opportunity forthe Mayor and the City Council to take back control of the city from Police Chief Hinneman. The denial of march permits and the attack on Cavellini occurred during the very week we recognized the 30th anniversary of the vicious attack on Selma, Alabama civil rights marchers. City and county officials still have a chance to reverse the growing impression that “eastern Carolina of the 90’s has begun to look like Alabama of the 60’s” (Quote from John Graham, as reported on WCTI-TV on March 6, 1995). WEEK OF APRIL 7 - APRIL 14, 1995 Clayton and Rominger present check to Enterprise Congresswoman EvaM. Clayton will join acting Agniculture Secre- tary Richard Rominger Tuesday at 10 a.m. to present a $4.7 million check to the Halifax/Edgecombe/ Wilson Empowerment Alliance that was designated as a Enter- prise Community last December. The presentation will be held at the Edgecombe County Adminis- tration Building at 201 St. Andrews Street in Tarboro. “At a time when spending lim- Black firm wins contract Jackson, Miss. -Lextron Corp., an African American owned firm in Jackson has been selected by BellSouth and AT&T Network System s to manufacture telephone multistation protectors, devices that shield outside telephone ter- minal connections from lighten- ing and electrical surges. The five year, multimillion-dollar contract is the largest in Lextron’s four- year history. Lextron was chosen following several plant visits by BellSouth and AT&T Network Systems offi- cials. Mike Baumgartner, sales vice president for AT&T Network Systems, said Lextron’s plant fa- cilities and engineering sources Were critical factors in awarding the business to Lextron. He added, BellSouth and AT&T also selected Social Work at the University of Ilinois in Chicago. Dr. Hairston gave a spirited talk on this being the best of times and the most To racially target - to - Decimate — to emasculate - A Negro Lawyer of power and honor: Levonia Frazier Reginald Frazier, Jr. In a time of great historical, immense social turbulence, nulli- fication, interposition and incensed tumulous changes in the social frames and schemes; political and religious ways of Black and White styles of life in North Carolina; an evil way of life that held fast for too long; more than 350 years; came like a “thunderbolt,” Reginald “Rex’- Frazier; hereinbefore, and hereinafter described as the Ne- gro Lawyer; rising up from the watery graves of the Atlantic Deep (20,000,000) black souls, raped and murdered'in the greatest at- tempted “migration” of human flesh, in the history of civilization; a holocaust of incomprehensible dimension. The bloody which is more than enough to swell and flood the banks of the mighty Mis- sissippi from Saint Louis to Mem- phis, with them dry bones and blood of the black American slaves; rising from “these” ashes of his beloved family of ancestors; like “the Sphinx” clinging, grabbing, hugging, embracing, the common law rules of American legal his- tory. Rules of constitutionally foundestablishments; North Caro- lina (1776 - 1971! and the estab- lished Union of this Republic; at all times herein described, ’ Reginald, who was latter to be- come the and a Negro Lawyer “Icon”, mixing the blood of his own, as well as his aforementioned an- cestors, with the blood ofa racially constricted white people of power; a world of white power controlled “master and servant” domination, a world completely inculcated and inextricably woven into the Ameri- can art, religion, its institutions of science and liberal arts; and most outstanding; its rules of law; in- deed the ‘seine qua non” of all; i.e., “that which nothing else could be.” Early on one frosty morning on February 27, 1936; Leander and Martha Rogers Frazier gave a life and unto the world a tinny little black boy baby, whom “God” then and there blessed and ordained as a “Godly force,” a new and fresh force who would latter in the (time frame) of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, preach, proclaim, teach and echo throughout the State of North Carolina as one of its trail blazing “Negro Lawyers,” what Jesus “wailed and screamed!!” from the cross in ufrelenting pain and ur- gencyon “Gogatha” hill 2,000 years immediately and next preceding ‘the coming of Reginald Frazier; words of everlasting “theological intrigue” still a mystery to white people; although 90% of white Christians (supposed to be) em- | braced, scripturalized and in- scribed the moment in their “sym- bols” of life’s “call” to duty; i.e., the “sounds and calls” of Christ to God, “Eli Lama Sabatha Nie,” i.e., fa- ther forgive them for they know not what they do; they were in- deed in need of a shepherd and were only meek, shallow, lame, lost lambs and sheep. The child and the “man” Reginald, like his ancestral blood, in the immortal person of “Simmon of Serene,” the black Roman centurion and sol- dier, who, at the moment of civilization’s greatest moment of Christian salvation and redemp- tion; transformation from evil and sin, in all, of human time; Simon the black Roman centurion, cried salt tears of the earth “Calvary”; his black cheeks “wet” with tears | of compassion and love for Christ, looked up straight into the red eyes of Christ, the emaciated fig- ure hanging by nails and rope on the cross; Simmon say our; the Lord and Savior looking down on his black face of teras, smil- ing, blessing, forgiving and extri- cating him and the black people the earth all over from evil sla- very; isolation and domination; as his last living gesture of his Holy, Holy, life. Reginald Frazier, the little black boy being born into a world where; seemingly where, little black boys and girls were predestined and destined to be and become nobod- ies and to gonoplacein the America as it then manifested its powers; Reginald Frazier came out of the warm womb of Martha, whining, kicking and shining; just as he does today, as alight for the people of North Carolina to see, to hear, and to ponder; a black boy, man, whose life, deeds and “practice of law” AB - LLM & JD at North Carolina Central would change lives; change institutions of racial segregation and denial in religion, education and the institutions of North Carolina Justice, the then and there “Rule of Law” which directed hate and evil power and redirected total hell in black life and the total scheme of black life. Reginald as young and not so young lawyer, was “God’s” way of giving to North Carolina through his flesh and ancestral blood, which would, embrace life and its then and there systems of adversity (ad- versities) for (253 good years; with the faith, knowledge and fortitude, that if life and changes were to come into amore fruitful place and world, the black world as a people; it would come only by embracing the Lord of all Gods; our God all mighty; by living out the teaching and doctrines of brotherhood; at 4) Lextron based on the firm’s poten- tial to create jobs, stimulate eco- nomic value and enhance training opportunities. “We currently have seven full- time employees,” Lextron Presi- dent Charles Doty said, “but this contract will enable us to employ as many as 27 full-time and part- time people, and we will double _the size of our facility.” Lextron-an electronic compo- nent manufacturing and assems bling company-is AT&T’s manu- facturer of choice for the protec- tors, which will be used by BellSouth’s two operating compa- nies, South Central Bell and South- ern Bell, the six other Regional Bell Holding Companies based throughout the United States and GTE. BellSouth will use the pro- (Continued on page 7) difficult of times for African Amen- can leaders and achievers like Dr. Linner Griffin. Given the shift in political climate and the scarcity of Afncan American faculty on campuses like ECU, we must all stay vigilant, aware and motivated to continue the struggle for equity and justice in this country. Dr. Griffin received a signed “On the Pulse of Morning” poster from Dr. Maya Angelou and a beautiful silver engraved plate. The African American women who work with Linner organized this event. Drs. Mary Jackson, Lessie Artis, Yolanda Burwell and Misses Annie Parker, Shelia Bunch, Lauretta Lewis and Debbie Moody wanted tohonor the important accomplish- ment of tenure by “one of their ” own. all times caring for/and/loving his fellow men and fellow women; only then will there be total extrication from poverty, alienation, isolation and racial denial. If and when this task finds its com- mon denominator will we all “black and white” find peace of life, a joyous life and a life everlasting in North Carolina; our nation and up where we belong. The “bright and morning star” will then guide us and bless us bountifully; as a people we will emulate and follow Christ and His covenants - long live “Reginald Frazier” as he continues to chal- lenge “evils” and “authorities” in the justice processes; the all white legal establishment which is to- tally segregated in North Caro- lina, a black bar and a white bar; the black bar being totally power- less and totally inert and baseless of “power”, may God’s mercy and grace shine on him, “the prison,” which, wrongfully incarcerates his body and spirit; my loving father and husband. An inspiration to us all, This day (his birthday) in the name and honor of black history month; a history, legal and other- wise, he helped shape by and with his sweat, blood and tears and most of all; his dignity and honor as a black man. Community its, budget cutting, defiat reduc- tions and rescissions, seem to domi- nate the role of the federal govern- ment today, it is refreshing to an- nounce a program that will help people,” said Clayton. “This 1s an example of government paving the way for people to take contro] of. theirlives—government as a part- ner—rather than a guardian.” The Edgecombe County Enter- prise Community will receive a $2 million grant and a $2.7 million loan. Rominger will travel to Robeson County, following the cer- emony, and present a check to the Robeson County Enterprise Com- 1 munity for $7 million which in- “cludes a $2 million grant and a $5 million loan. The Enterprise Zone and Enter- prise Communities designation were made to communities across the Nation long plagued by pov- erty—both rural and urban. The designations were based on strategic plans developed after io- cal leaders, organizations. state officials and the privat: came together to develo; according to Department culture officials. Each Enterprise Commur designation will mean sur sideration for various fi grams and other assistanc: cluding social service block ¢ new tax exempt Facility Bonds and tax Incentives foremplos ment stated Agnculture Depart: officials. The Empowerment 4 prise Community law was by the President August |! The President announced 95 EC’ 30 rural and 65 urban. Overall, nine EZ’s were designated. three rural and six urban Cavellini’s arrest Greenville, NC -There’s an :ron. to the arrest of Don Cavellini on March 4, 1995 while he was march- ing with the Coalition against rac ism to demand equaljustice for all workers and an end to sexual ha rassment in the Greenville Po! Department. Don was the of the sixty marchers of that who is white Italian-American to be precise. There have been other white workers who have participated in the five previous marches, which started on January 21,1995, throughout various Greenville neighborhoods. ' But this Saturday further victim zing the people who dare to protest their oppress) one officer of the Greenville Police Department chose to assault and arrest a supporter of those coura geous enough to protest This unprovoked attack seems to be part of a pattern of retalia tion against those who are per- ceived to be “traitors” to their race In late January, 1995 Ms. Janet Holston, President of the Pitt County Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Dnving (MADD), was allegedly shoved and verbally abused by Greenville police offic ers as she Was pursuing her duties to report citizen complaints to city authorities. The perception of betrayal by white supporters of people of color has along legacy. John Brown and other who stood up to the institu- tion of slavery were so labeled. So too were Michael Sehwerner, An- drew Goodman and Viola Liuzzo, who were murdered while advo- cating equal rights and the aboli- tion of Jim Crow laws, instead af (EEK OF APRIL 7 - APRIL 14, 1995 from the desk of Mrs. Beatrice MRS. MILDRED LEE Centarian Mrs. Lee, 101 Mrs. Mildred Lee, 101 years old, Thursday, March 30, 1995, who now resides at Tar River Manor Nursing Home, 2578 West 5th Street, Greenville, North Carolina, owner of her own home at 1206 West 5th Street, Greenville, North Carolina, was a faithful, commit- ted and dedicated member of Sy- camore Hill Baptist Church for more than 90 years, with a perfect attendance until her health failed her some two years ago. Mrs. Lee has been deaf most of her life, yet she pressed and did starch work for College View and Rainbow Cleaners for more than 40 years, stated Mrs. Mildred Whichard, who worked side by side with her. Mrs. Lee especially loved her Po Sunday school, Class #10 and her weekly Bible and prayer sessions on Wednesday night, stated Mr. M. T. Lewis, leader arid chairman of the deacon board of Sycamore Hill Baptist Church. One of her strong points - she always fell on her knees whenever and wherever she prayed. One of her favorite expressions, “You must have the birth certificate” (Holy Spirit). She was a devout, Christian lady who would give vent to her feelings so often during a spiritual service. Until 14 years ago when Sy- camore Hill moved from Green and First Streets, Mrs. Lee walked to church; in fact, she walked wher- ever she went - the bank, post office and especially did she enjoy walking to Flanagan Funeral Home, viewing bodies whether she knew them or not. The Minority Voice Inc. WOOW P.O. Box 8361 310 Evans St. Mall, Greenville, NC 27835 919-757 -0365/ Fax: 919-757-1793 WTOW P.O. Box 39, 902 Hackney Ave. Washington NC Her main enjoyment was sitting on her porch reading the Bible and studying her Sunday school les- son. People enjoyed sitting with her, gobbling up her wisdom and Biblical knowledge. She had no reservation about challenging any- body whose behavior was unbe- coming and see was heard. She has read the Bible completely through from Genesis to Revela- tion I’ve heard her say, many times. Pictures received by The "M' Voice Newspaper become the property of The "M' Voice Newspaper and we are not responsible for lost pictures. All articles must be mailed to the above addfess. If you have a complaint, please address it to the publisher Mr. Jim Rouse owner. Member of the NC Black Publishers, ASCAP, BMISEASAC ASB. N.C.ASB ma Cy-\ am (0) 0] an || Manto) (ox) AN ET To get your "M" Voice by mail wnite to: The "M" Voice Newspaper PO Box 8361 Greenville, NC 27834 SUBSCRIPTION PAYMENT MUST BE INCLUDED WITH ORDER Yes, I'd like a 6 months subscription by mail $15 Yes, I'd like a 12 months subscription by mail $30 Name Address City State The ‘m’ Voice Zip She was an avid reader. Her husband Johnny Lee and her only son, Herbert Lee have preceded her in death. Her four granddaughters - Mrs. Gwendolyn Lee Tyson, Associate Director of Minority Affairs, ECU's Medical School, Mrs. Patricia Lee Mair, Coordinator, Chapter 1, Grades 3-5, South Greenville School, Janet Coleman, Bronx, New York, and Jennifer Lee Story, Seat Pleasant, Maryland and sev- eral great grandchildren oversee regularly and tenderly her needs and care. Mrs. Lee’s legacy will live long after she’s gone. She is one of Sy- camore Hill’s cornerstones. Characteristics of a Good Leader: Confidence, character, commu- nication, confidence, teamwork, initiative, knowledge and expeni- ence Steps in Planning a Budget: Do you have a savings goal? Do you know how you are spending your money? Will you buy the same things next week? Have you planned how much you will save? Is there money left after your purchases? I am somebody Style Masters Barber Shop | MELVIN TILLEY 302 Evans St. Mall Barber Mon-Fri Greenville, N.C. 27834 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM 752-4337 Sat. 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM The Shoe Outlet | fi “The Little Store With Big Savings! © We have a large selection of ¢ Men's and Ladies Dress and Casual Shoes ¢ Stride Rite for Children ¢- Name Brand Athletic Shoes All At Below Wholesale Prices! Quh -1RS! 100% SILK NECKTIES FIR TY VALUES OF 22.50 TO $40.00 °7.00 LARGE SELECTION OF PIECE GOODS FOR SPRING AND SUMMER $2.99 per yard 203 W. 9th Street, (corner of Ninth & Washington) 4 I may be poor, but I am some body! I may be uneducated, I may be unskilled, but I am somebody! I may be on welfare, I may be prematurely pregnant, I may be on drugs I may be victimized by racism but I am somebody! Respect me. Protect me. Never, never neglect me. I am God’s child. Copied by Khadijat Olanrewaju, Eppes Middle School 3 easy ways to make your marriage last a lifetime: You can build a happy marriage by following the three A’s atten- tion, acknowledgment and appre- ciation. Reverend Jess Jackson: “The Prodigal Son couldn’t blame his condition on resources; he had re- sources. He couldn’t blame mis- treatment; he had parents who loved him and provided for him. It wasn’t until he came unto himself that he got straight. That’s what we have to do”. He was referring to violence - Blacks’ killing Blacks. We, parents, have stressed edu- cationand discipline, we have nur- tured our children through disap- pointments and cheered them through victories. We have taught our children self-respect and duty and commitment, values that help to ensure success. Family background is the most reliable predictor of a black child’s academic performance. Family is achild’s mostimportant asset. Yes, our children have been insulted by racism, but they are not broken or embittered by it. Through the warmth of parental love they have a steel against life’s later cruel- ties. Remember, parents are our children’s first and most influen- tial role models. “Every father should remember that one day his son will follow his examples in- stead of his advice”. “When you are in trouble, people who call to sympathize really look- ing for the particulars”. Ed Howe “If you wish to know what a man is, place him in authority”. Yogoslav Proverb What bugs you? Asking this question to several people, let me share their com- ments/ responses: 1. Individuals visiting, don’t have time to come in, rather they hold you at the door fifteen minutes with the door open, letting out the heat or the air. 2. Going out of doors, leaving them open. Someone has said, “this is so true of rural/country folk.” 3. Giving unsolicited advise. 4. “The know-it-all” who con- trols all conversations/discussions. What To Do In An Electrical Emergency | Electrical emergencies don't occur often in Greenville-Pitt County, but if severe weather causes power outages, it's best to be prepared ahead of time. These tips from Greenville Utilities can help ensure your safety: e Never try to move downed power lines or trees or any other obstacles in contact with power lines. If you see a downed power line, flashes of light, or any other signs of trouble, call GUC immediately at 752-7166 during business hours or 752-5627 after hours. Our crews will work around the clock to restore your Presented by ° Greenville Utilities clock. power as quickly as possible. e Ifthe power goes out, it's wise to unplug major appliances. Keep an emergency kit with flash- light (and batteries), candles, matches, battery-powered radio, manual can opener and a wind-up Roland H. Clark Owner/Manager Income Tax Service » Bookkeeping Business Consultation * Notary Public * Public Accounting Other Related Business Services R. He Clark Enterprises 415 Panola Street, Box 1155 Tarboro, NC 27886 Office: 823-8530 Residence: 823-8564 ] | SS [3 TRICE MA MRS. BEA 5. Just listening instead of talk- ing uninterruptedly. 6. Folk walkingin yards instead of on the sidewalk or at the edge of the street. 7. Going out mornings in the yard/street to see: (a) paper, (b) potato chip bags (c) cigarette butts, etc. 8. Putting one on hold while you chat otherwise. 9. No value of time 10. Honking the car horn in- stead of ringing the doorbell. 11. Consistently letting the phone ring several times without, answering especially when you're home. 12. Wait a minute, let me find a paper/pencil when you want to take a message. 13. A deed well done - no “thank you”. 14. Using someone’s bathroom orapublicrestroom without flush- ing the stool. 15. Eaves-dropping - how rude! 16. Monopolizing the discussion/ conversation. 17. Walking to the nght, avoid- ing bumping into people. 18. In church, “my seat”, people crawling over you, instead of mov- ing on down. 19. Entering or leaving, whether post office, or wherever, the per- son lets the door close in your face. 20. The receptionist is so busy that you stand there minutes be- fore she recognizes you. 21. Nurses yelling out your ill- nesses. Your illness is personal and private. 22. The Personal Inquirer-”Don’t you know I'll tell you what I want you to know?” 23. The preacher/pastor who re- lates a personal conference or coun- seling session-the nest Sunday you hear it from the pulpit or some- thingis discussed or he hears news that he doesn’t like, he bellyaches from the pulpit. 24. I compliment a friend or in- dividual, then he or she responds with acomplimentas returns (This usually sounds insincere) 25. A simple greeting, “How are | you?” The response is a series of | te ra ese NS aa *49,900. Call for detail, aan - physical ailments. You didn’t ex- pect and organ recital. 26. “You're putting on weight”. The individual knows that. 27. “Popping in” why not call, if at all possible. “Three things can ruin a man: money, power and women” Harry S. Truman ee PERKINS ROAD. 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Al Sharpton and I, together with other black leaders, concluded a two-week march to Albany, the state capital of New York, to protest the draconian budget cuts proposed by Republican Gov. George Pataki, Although the media downplayed the march, there was strong com- a Affirmative Action: Unfinished Business Blacks In Government (BIG) is a national response to the need for African Americans to come to- gether to confront political, eco- nomic and social problems that we face in government, the workplace ' and in our communities. Organized in 1975, we have sought to promote excellence in government through equality of opportunity. We are comprised of more than 230 chapters and seek to represent the interests of the 2.5 million African Americans employed by federal, state and lo- cal government agencies. We are disturbed by the assault on affirmative action, both as it affects government workers and the African American community as a whole. The evils of discrimi- nation and institutional racism that inspired the organization of BIG in 1975, are still with us. The only difference is a public policy that calls for affirmative action to | Public Notice To all business associates, ch- ents, andsupporters of the Minor- ity Voice, Inc., (Radio station WOOW in Greenville, radio sta- tion WTOW in Washington and the "M" Voice Newspaper): Effective March 10, 1995, Mr. Roger Johnson has embarked ona new business venture and is no longer an employee of nor associ- ated with the Minority Voice, Inc., in We wish Mr. Johnson ev ry success In his busi- however, the man- any capacity nessendeavors; agement and staff of Minority Voice, Inc.. will in no way be re sponsible for any business ne- gotiations or financial obligations incurred by Mr.Johnson. 4 ' ¢ Your ] y + >) ’ Any questions and@orcomments regarding this notice should be addressed tu the attention of Mr e Minority Voice, Street Mall or Jim Rouse ine., call 919-757-0 at d10 tvans OW, remedy past and present effects of historical discrimination. Elimi- nation of that policy will mean we will have much less to work with in our efforts to bring about equal- ity of opportunity in the govern- ment workplace. Moreover, government is one of the largest single employers of African Americans, employing more than 2.5 million African- Americans. At the end of fiscal year 1993, African Americans ac- counted for over 17.2 percent of the federal workforce, compared with the 10.6 percent share in the U.S. civilian labor force. At the state and local levels, African Americans account for 18.1 per- cent. Affirmative action has become a policy of government in this coun- try. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Employment Act of 1972 require federal agencies to implement affirmative employ- ment programs to eliminate the historical under-representation of women and minorities in the workforce and as protection against discrimination that pres- ently exists in our society. The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 requires federal agencies to con- duct affirmative recruitment for those specific occupations and grades in the federal workforce in which minorities and women are underrepresented. The success or failure of affirmative action pro- grams has profound implications for the African American commu- nity. How much impact have these programs had on the quality of life for African American public ser- vants? When viewed as a work in progress, a great deal; but viewed as a completed work as suggested by those who would end affirma- tive action, the picture is one of inequity and inequality. Afncan Americans employed by govern- ment agencies complain about dis- parate treatment in promotions, job assignments, appraisals, awards and disciplinary actions. They perceive a double standard that permeates every aspect of the government workplace and results in a fast track for many Whites that permits them to advance much further often with less qualifica- tions. 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The danger is that the militant de- ’ mand for jobs, for a safety net for the poor, for decent education and health care, could get turned into a rallying cry for the Democratic Party. This is the same Democratic party that has abandoned the black Don't turn the fight against republican into a commercial for the democrats community as much as the Repub- licans have. And any attempt to turn this movement into a com- mercial for the Democrats under- mines the black agenda and exac- erbates the disempowerment of ordinary people. At a national level, the Demo- cratic Party has made it clear where it’s going. No longer in con- trol on Capitol Hill, the party is busily strategizing how to make itself even more attractive to con- seryative, white, middle-class, sub- urban voters in order to reconsti- tute its congressional majority. The African-American community has This Muslim father and son spend time together selling “The Final Call” newspapers. 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Hickman, Chairman Beaufort Choral Society “..The Beaufort County Choral Society 1s proud to present its Spring Concert on Palm Sunday, April 9, for two performances. The featured work is the “The Seven Last Words of Christ,” by Theodore Debois, a sacred contata sung in Latin. Also on the program is a selection of short sacred and gos- pel works, such as “Jacob’s Lad- der” and “Ezekiel Saw The Wheel.” Concert dates are: Sunday, April 9, 3:00 pm, First United Methodist Church, Wash- ington and 7:30 pm, St.Thomas Episcopal Church, Bath Admission is Free and everyone is cordially invited to attend. Please come, and support quality choral music in Eastern North Carolina. Terra Ceia Choir Terra Ceia Community Choir to Present “Messiah” for Easter The Terra Ceia Community Choir will present the Easter portion of Handel’s “Messiah” on Saturday, April 15 at 8 p.m. Fifty vocalists and trumpeter Harry Bauguess will perform under the direction of Alma Evett. The public is invited to attend the performance at the Terra Ceia Christian Reformed Church. Admission is free and child care is provided. For more infor- mation, please call 943-2957. The Terra Ceia Christian Reformed Church is located on Terra Ceia Road off Highway 32 north ap- proximately 14 miles from Wash- ington. Greenville Christian College GCC’'S Honor Roll 4.0 or better Sudie Davis, Shelia Cannon Lucy Dawson, Hazel Brimmage Carolyn Harvey, Mary Best Ella Hooks, Vandella Alston Rex Fleming, Ray Joyner | Patricia Love, Prudie Joseph "Debra Cogdell, William Best Constance Harris ’s List 3.5 or better. Herbert Atkinson, Susan Tyson Evorn Best, Bejeanus Best Opal Harris, Rosalie Jones Viola Spell, Jeffery Best These students will be honored at the awards day banquet in May. Congratulations Students!!!!! ’ Community News Obituaries OTANGO T. HARRIS . Mr. Otango Tojuan Harris, 16, of Bert St., Maury, died Saturday, March 25, at Pitt County Memo- rial Hospital, Greenville. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 1at 11:00 a.m. at East Greene Elementary School, Walstonburg with Rev. Darrell Harris, officiat- ing. Interment followed in the Speight Family Cemetery, Snow Hill. Mr. Harris was born in Wilson. He was a sophomore at Greene Central High School, Snow Hill. Mr. Harris is survived by his father, Willie Joyner, Sr. of Snow Hill; mother Beverly Harris Barnes of the Bronx, New York; stepfather, Michael Barnes of Bronx, New York; four brothers, Willie Joyner, Jr. of maury, Hollandra Joyner of Snow Hill, Antwaun Harris and Justin Barnes, both of Bronx, New York; one sister, Monique Harris of Maury; maternal grandparents, John and Doris Harris of Maury; paternal grandmother, Ethel Mae Joyner of Walstonburg; paternal great-grandparents, Roosevelt “Tunch” and Bessie Marie Moye of Ayden. ONEIDA C. PHILLIPS Mrs. Oneida Clark Phillips, 72, of 1102 Courtland Drive, Greenville, died Thursday, March 30 at her residence. Funeral ser- vices were conducted Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Zion Chapel Free Will Baptist Church, Ayden with Bishop C.R. Parker, officiating. Interment followed in Winterville Cemetery. Mrs. Phillips was a life long resi- dent of Pitt County. She was a member of Zion Chapel FWB Church, Ayden where served on the Usher Board and as a member of the choir. Survivors include four sons, Jimmy Smith of Passaic, NJ, Rob- ert Smith and Kenneth Phillips, both of Greenville, and Gurvis Phillips of Baltimore, MD.; five daughters, Marlene Anderson of the home, Helen Best, Renee Best, both of Greenville, Jean Bryant of Fayetteville and Jocelyn Darby of Baltimore, MD.; eleven grandchil- dren and one great-grandchild. TONY T. ROACH Mr. Tony Tyrone Roach, 25, of 105 Ivory St. Grifton, died Sun- day, March 26 at Lenoir Memorial Hospital, Kinston. Funeral ser- vices were conducted Saturday, April 1 at 2:00 p.m. at Bread of Life Church, Grifton. Interment fol- lowed in Pugh Family Cemetery, Grifton. Mr. Roach was born and reared in Craven County. He was a 1990 graduate of West Craven High School, Vanceboro and a student at Pitt Community College. He was employed by Gray & Creech, Inc., and part-time at Golden Coral Steak House. Survivors include: one daugh- ter, Carla Nicole Cavero of New Bern; his father,’ David Powell of Cove City, Geraldine Roach Tucker and step-father, Joseph T. Tucker both of Grifton; three brothers, Shawn Tucker of Grifton, Jermaine Powell and Kevin Powell, both of Cove City; five sis- ters, Stephanie Roach and Daphnie Roach, both of Gnifton, Stpehanie Powell, Tamika Powell and Jennifer Powell, all of Cove City; paternal grandfather, Arnell Powell of Grifton. BETTIE B. TYSON Mitchell’s Funeral Home an- nounces the death and funeral ser- vice for Mrs. Bettie Barrett Tyson, 60, of Bellarthur, N.C. who died Thursday, March 30, 1995 at Pitt Memorial Hospital in Greenville,N.C. The funeral service was held Tuesday at 2:00 pm at Mitchell’s Funeral Chapel in Winterville with Bishop Randy Royal officiating. Burial followed in the Winterville Cemetery. Mrs. Tyson was a native of Pitt County and attended the county schools. Concert organist at NC Central Concert organist Herndon Spillman will perform at North CarolinaCentral University’s B.N. Duke Auditorium at 8 p.m. March 30. The concert is free and open to the publicas part of the university's Lyceum Series. Spillman was a protege of the French composer, Maurice Durufle. and is highly regarded as HERNDON SPILLMAN an interpreter of Durufle’s music. He was the first to record all of Durufle’s organ works, on an al- bum which received France’s “Grand Prix du Disque.” That re- cording has recently been re-re- leased on compact disk on the Ti- tanic label. Also on the Titanic label are Spillman’s A Diversity of Riches, featuring 20th century American composers; French Suites for Organ, featuring works by Clerambault, Messiaen, and Durufle; and 300 Years of French Glory, reflecting Spillman’s inter- national reputation asa performer of French organ music from across the centuries. Spillman’s early musical stud- ies took place in Huntsville, Ala. He received the Bachelor of Arts degree in music from Dillard Uni- versity in New-Orleans, then be- gan graduate study at Indiana University as a Woodrow Wilson Fellow. He earned his master’s and doctoral degrees from Indiana University, as well as the Performer’s Certificate. As a doctoral candidate at Indi- ana, Spillman worked with the university's Black Music Center to assemble a collection of organ ' music written by black American Sheis survived by her husband, Calvin Tyson of Bellarthur, N.C., 4 daughters;Annie Rose Tyson of Jacksonville, Florida, Rosa Mary Tyson and Joyce Tyson both of Winterville,N.C. and Carmalinda Early of Greenville,N.C., 2 sons; Steven Ray Barrett of Greenville,N.C. and Calvin Earl Tyson of Winterville,N.C., her mother, Annie Lee Barrett of Greenville,N.C., 1 brother, Floyd Children's Transportation Fund. charitable contributions. shrinette Annual Saturday, April 8, 1995 11:00 am - 2:00 pm & 4:00 - 7:30 pm $4.00 Per Plate Dnation Fat -in or Take-Out, Shrine Club Bldg., Past Sunshine Carden Center Proceeds benefit the Pitt County Shrine Club and the Cripple Payments are not deductibe as me Why is Obsessions considered to be one of Greenville’s best kept secrets? ¢ Gossip free atmosphere * No appointment necessary * 10% discount to state employees and ECU students ¢ We are open past 8:00! ¢ Our staff receives year round advanced training ¢ We are a full service salon * All races are welcomed e We accept checks and most major credit cards Obsessions Hair &tudio 318 Evans St. Mall Greenville, NC (919) 758-4648 \ V. make more loans more often because we work harder to make it easy. 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Barrett of Greenville,N.C, 2 sis- ters; Nell Davis and Christine Barrett both of Greenville,N.C., 6 grandchildren, number of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. The family met friends Monday night from 7 to 8 P.M. at Mitchell’s Funeral Home in Winterville. composers. He has studied with Oswald Ragatz, Marie-Claire Alain, and Andre Marchal, in addition to his work with Durufle. Spillman, who tours widely in the United States and in France, is coordinator of the organ pro- gram in the School of Music at Louisiana State University in Ba- ton Rouge. He will present a master class workshop at NCCU’s B.N. Duke Auditorium at 4 p.m. March 29. For further information, call Dr. Paula Harrell at 919 560-6343. 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Tyson also said close friends John Horne and Rory Holloway would co-manage him, his fights would be televised by the Showtime cable network and his bouts would be at the MGM Grand in Las Ve- gas. Tyson didn’t mention a fight timetable, but the chairman of the MGM Grand expects him to fight “within six months.” “I want to associate myself with the biggest and the best,” Tyson said, “and I look forward to work- ing with them and seeing you soon. ‘ King was not present for Tyson’s announcement. His secretary, reached at the promoter’s office in Oakland Park, Fla., would not dis- cuss King’s whereabouts. Looking trim in a black suit, the 28-year-old fighter began his state- ment to the hundreds of reporters who had gathered in Gund Arena by discussing how he spent his three years in prison on a rape conviction. “For the past three years I’ve had a chance to reflect on my life and to develop my mind,” Tyson said, “and I will continue my jour- ney to making myself a better per- son so I can help others.” Rose over Greene Central J.H. Rose 18 Greene Central 6 At Snow Hill Highlights: Rose trailed 4-1 go- ing into the fourth inning and got two-run homers from Heather Bullock and Kelly Meeks to take a 5-4 lead. The Rampants pulled away after that. The Rampants have scored 73 runs on 100 hits over the last six games. Tina Armstrong got the victory in her first start of the season. J.H. Rose......010 433 7 - 18-25-3 Greene Centra.400 000 2 - 6-8-7 WP-Tina Armstong (1-0). LP- Michelle Streeter. Leading Hitters: JHR- Amy Hill 5-5 (4 RBI), Tina Armstong 4-5 (2 RBI), Heather Bullock 4-5 (3 RBI, HR); GC -T. Sutton 2-3, S. Tripp 2- 3. Records: Rose (6-1). Next Game: Rose will play a double header at Jacksonville on Thursday. Greene Central visits Williamston on Saturday. Bertie 9 Farmville Central 2 At Windsor Highlights: Farmville Central took a brief 2-1 lead in the top of the second. Shanessa May’s sacri- fice fly scored Crystal Burroughs, who opened the inning with a walk. Ashley Hobbs then singled to score Crystal harris, who reached on a double. Bertie had five hits, one error and a walk in bottom of the sixth. Kim Simmons struck out two for Bertie. Nicole Hawley had three strikeouts and two walks for Farmville Central. Farmville Central....020 000 0 - 2-10-8 Bertie............. 160 1010 -9-10-1 WP - Kim Simmons LP - Nicole Hawley (1-6) Leading Hitters: FC - Cindy Dalton 2-3, Jessica Biel 2-3; B - Kim Simmons 2-3, Chrissy Lewis 2-3. Records: Farmville Central (1- 6). Next Game: Farmville Central hosts North Lenoir Monday. Faith 7 Trinity 5— At Greenville Highlights: Trinity’s Tracey Knox had a two-run homer in the bottom of the fifth inning of the ° first game but the rally fell short. She also hada solo homerun inthe fourth. Miranda Sutton had a solo home run in the second. Faith scored seven runs in the .first two innings of the second game. Knox had five strikeouts and a walk in the two games. A THE “Mr-VOICE- WE! laces and Faces | From Page 1 Affirmative Action tectors for local residental and small business phone lines. “This agreement is a positive opportunity for BellSouth, AT&T Network Systems, Lextron and the City of Jackson,” said Kelly Allgood, president of South Cen- tral Bell’s Mississippi Operations. Since 1993, the firm has manu- factured electronic cable/wire har- nesses used by BellSouth in the ‘ restoration and rehabilitation of aerial and underground cable. 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