EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA’ s MINORITY VOICE SINCE 1981 NAACP leader says group faces critical days Publisher’s Note: Stan Alleyne is a graduate of North Pitt High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the son of Sam Alleyne, an ‘M’ Voicé Newspaper Employee. By Stan Alleyne The executive director of the NAACP urged North Carolina members to continue to fight for freedom and justice regardless of what struggles they might have to overcome Earl T. Shinhoster, the national leader of the NAACP, was the key- note speaker Friday at the 52nd annualN.C. State Convention. The three-day event which was hosted by the Goldsboro-Wayne branch ended Saturday night. “It’s hard not to want to give up on American you all. But don't give up on America. And Lord please don’t give up on yourself. We want you to be one ina million. We want you to be freedom fight- ers—strugglers in the cause of free- dom,” said Shinhoster. “Thank you North Carolina NAACP for keeping the fight for freedom alive. When others had counted us out. When others just simply said wait and see. When others were preparing our obitu- ary and lining up to read it. You stepped up. And today, in spite of it all, in spite of the shortages and shortcomings, the NAACP is in fact moving forward.” Shinhoster told an audience of more than 300 members that the next 60 days will be critical ones for the future of the NAACP. “All is not well in our beloved organization,” said Shinhoster. “It’s going to take people who believe. People who truly, genu- inely believe in an unselfish man- ner in the cause of this great orga- nization to really save us all.” He added, “If people who believe in the cause of the NAACP would just send a dollar. If athletes and entertainers who make millions would share a small portion of their earnings, the problems would be solved. You ask for a dollar and you don’t get it. You ask for a $15 membership and you don’t get it. What does it take? It takes people who are committed.” Shinhoster said the NAACP is emerging out of the worst crisis in its 86-year history. He was refer- ring to the financial problems that the organization has faced in the last couple of years and the lack of confidence in the leadership. He said recovery is at hand, but money still is needed. Member- ship is the key. About 80 percent of the NAACP’s operational fees are paid for by membership fees. He encouraged middle class blacks to start supporting the or- ganization again. He urged them to give something back. Moments later, he scolded black Americans who have succeeded financially, but have failed tojoin the causes of the NAACP. “The opportunities they have now came because some- body labored long and hard and sacrificed to keep t doors of oppor- tunity open. They didn’t do it for so some (Continued on page 2) “ONE INA MILLION” Prophet James Long, (facing forward) ) our brother representing ue ‘Joy Crew” at Radio Station WTOW, is shown enjoying the fellowship that was shared by all at the Million Man March in Washington, DC. Two views of Black America Authors Tony Brown and Dinesh D’Souza looked at the same Black Americaand came away with dras- tically different conclusions. A de- bate between these two scholars is moderated by American Enterprise magazine's Scott Walter on Tony Brown’s Journal, which will be aired nationwide on PBS Novem- ber 3 through 9. Please check local television list- ings and/or the PBS-TV station for exact date and time m your area. D’Souza’s book, The End of Rac- ism, maintains that slavery was not racist; that segregation was designed to protect Blacks because THE “BOYS IN THE HOOD” was in the house... departed for the “Million Man March” recently. of’their arrested development”; that the civil rights movement was not atriumph ofjustice; that many White people are racists for good reason; and that all civil rights laws should be repealed. He believes that Black culture is responsible for the perpetual charges of Black inferiority by Whites and, therefore, “rational discrimination” is legitimatized by Black cultural failure. Time maga- zine writer Jack E. White in a column on D’Souza entitled “The Bigot’s Handbook “ wrote that his book amounts to so much “small- minded zealotry” and raw racism 'f i that even “right-wingers” are out- raged. Brown, PBS commentator and author of a new book, Black Lies, White Lies: The Truth According To Tony Brown, refutes D’Souza’s claim that Black failure rests on its cultural foundation. “I found no dysfunctional Black culture and certainly no pathological Black people. I did find a strug- gling people who nad been be- trayed by their White liberal and Black elitist leadership, and mis- led into avoiding the education and economic organization that is (Continued on page 4) _ WEEK oF ocr OBER 27 - NOVEMBER 3, 1995 THIS BANNER FOR THE MILLION MAN MARCH vas proudly displayed by the Hertfort County Entourage. Way to go, gang! NAACP holds ‘funeral to bury voter apathy’ By Stan Alleyne More than 250 people represent- ing NAACP branches across the state marched in the streets of downtown Goldsboro Thursday in ademonstration “to bury voter apa- thy.” The 52nd annual convention of the North Carolina NAACP is be- ing held in Goldsboro through Sat- urday. ~-«A-paock funeral procession led } by children from Wayne County and LaGrange and state NAACP officials gathered outside of Mount Zion Disciples Church on Whitfield Drive shortly after 4 p.m. They walked about a mile on Whitfield Drive and Pine and Spruce streets en route to the Goldsboro Pedes- trian Plaza beside the police de- partment complex. The crowd fol- lowed a “grieving” family who rode in a black hearse borrowed from Hamilton Funeral Home. The Rev. Jamal Bryant of the Duke University School of Divin- ity presented the eulogy. Bryant told the crowd that the mock fu- neral should be viewed as a home- coming celebration rather a time of mourning. “I’m glad he’s (voter apathy) dead because he’s been messing with us for a long time. I’m glad he’s dead because he’s been on acrime spree for almost 30 years,” Bryant said. “Every time it looked as though we had voter apathy cornered he would sprout out somewhere else. Before we knew it, it was like the plague.” Bryant said voter apathy has infested black communities since 1968. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, black people started becom- ing complacent about their living situations, he said; people felt like the struggle for justice was over. “We believed deep down in our hearts that we had overcome,” he said. Bryant said voter apathy has not only become a burglar to black communities; It also has become a murderer. “He is a.murderer because he has killed the dreams of our young African American children and made them feel like the only thing that they doin Fayetteville, andin Durham and Greensboro and in Goldsboro is pick up garbage and shoot basketball and rap and make babies,” he said. “He has been a murderer who has killed off our vision. I’m glad he’s dead because he’s a racist. He’s erased us of our self-esteem and made us feel like we are less than who we are.” The Rev. Kenneth Matthews, president of the Goldsboro-Wayne branch of the NAACP, presided over the “New Orleans style fu- neral.” Matthews called voter apathy a “low-down rascal” that has defied the black community for many years. “We got him today. I was telling his widow today, ‘I’m proud to say today that we're going to bury voter apathy’,” said Matthews. “This is a closed casket funeral. We're going to drop him so low that he will never rise again. No longer will you be able to make excuses about not voting.” In conclusion, Matthews said, “Everyone who chooses not to vote should join voter apathy in the casket and they can be buried too.” The Power of the Black vote Hundreds Flock to Registration Booths to ‘Make A Difference’ By Alvin Peabody When the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson ran for President in 1988, he brought nearly seven million new registered voters to the polls. Yet, as the 1996 U.S. presidential elec- tion nears, Jackson and other Black political leaders are saying that there are still millions more Blacks who are registered to vote. “If we want to make a difference in our own lives, I think we ought to register and vote,” said Rev. Walter E. Fauntroy, aformer U.S. Congressman who pastors the District’s New Bethel Baptist Church. And organizers of the Million Man March are stressing that voter participation was one of the many goals to be achieved by the Black community. During Monday’s events, organizers placed 18 regis- tration booths along the Mall and repeatedly asked march partici- pants to sign up. “The message we heard today can be taken’ to the voting booth,” said U.S. Rep. Donald Payne, chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus. “I think that’s where we can truly make a whole lot of difference in the lives of our (Continued on page 5) ATTORNEY MILTON “TOBY” FITCH, (C), is joined by Pitt County commissioner Jeff depart for the “Million Man March’. .our home team was all smiles as they Savage (L), Attorney Robert White (2nd from R) and others at Washington Central station to Staff photo: Brother Jim Rouse through and give nothing back,” he said. we always want something in re- | NAACP Leader | FOP SS he it nno-good rascal could walk “We don’t give nothing back, but to? Who are you going to turn. 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He urged members of the NAACP to fight against the conservatives’ proposed welfare reform package. “A lot of folks don't understand the significance of this welfare reform proposal, but the older ones understand and the younger ones will feel the conse- quences,” he said. Shinhoster said black people can | fight conservatives by showing up at the polls next November. He called next year’s national elec- tion as probably the most, critical in many years. He noted that only 30 percent of blacks voted in last year’s election. About 8 million blacks were not registered to vote. “We've got to get these 8 million folks registered. We've got to get them educated toward the issues and we've got to.find a way to get them to the polls,” he said. ( from the desk of Mrs. Beatri ce Maye ) BEATRICE MAYE EMOTIONS The most common emotions that burrow into the subconscious and impede our growth as individuals ANGER.-1it only hurts you. Don't get mad, get motivated. 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Josey Commissioner, Town of Fountain In Black Lies, White Lies, he explains that the real culprit in our diminished race relations is an overall decline of American life and that structural problems such as the failure of public schools and technological displacement of workers has set in motion a “socio- economic metastasis” in which the most marginal sector of society, the poor Black community, shows symptoms of this encroaching so- cietal dislocation first. As examples, Brown tells D’Souza that the fastest rate of - increase among women who are having babies out of wedlock is among White women and that ur- ban gangs have reached an epi- demiclevel in lowa where the popu- lation is 96.6% White. “If you want to see where White America in the suburbs is going to be in the year 2010, go to Harlem or the South side of Chicago today. 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American City & County maga- zine, a national publication which reports on local govern- ment, issued a press release ( a reproduction of which is at- tached) citing Vinroot’s achieve- ments in making Charlotte a model city and his leadership MONICA SHIRELLE LONG Long crowned On Sunday, October 1, Monica Shirelle Long originally from Greenville, was crowned Miss Bovanti/Black EXPO USA of Char- lotte, North Carolina. The Bovanti National Model Search was sponsored by Revlon and held in conjunction with the Black EXPO USA in Charlotte. The competition was held at the Adams Mark Hotel in Charlotte, NC. The Model Search is a promo- tional event designed to secure a Model Search winner from local cities. During the competition Monica was awarded Miss Positive and she received recognition for the best evening gown. As the new Miss Bovanti/Black EXPO USA of Charlotte, Monica secured the following prizes; A fea- ture page in an upcoming issue of Bovanti Magazine, $2,500 in cash and prizes, a one year professional modeling contract with Bovanti Elite Modeling Agency of Atlanta Georgia, Caribbean Getaway and filming of swimsuit video, profes- sional photo session, promotional appearances, one year supply of Bovanti Cosmetics, Spokesmodel for Bovanti Magazine, Miss Bovanti and Miss Positive tro- phies, luggage set, Revlon spon- sored gift packs. Monica is a 1991 graduate of North Carolina State University with a major in Sociology and a Minor in Education. She is a certi- fied high school teacher and taught Social Studies in Wake forest, North Carolina for two years. The twenty-six year old North Caro- lina Realtor is presently employed by the North Carolina Department of Transportation as a Relocation Agent. She has resided in Char- lotte for two years. Monica Shirelle Long is the wife of Kevin Yon Houston and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie M. Long of Greenville. Motto to our youth “...Be self reliant... be self dependent...set goals and work to achieve them...believe in yourself and be- lieve in the distinct, unique and exotic beauty that you posses as an African-American.” Ir From Page L Black Vote people.” A review of several of the voting sites showed scores of Black men and women lining up to register to vote. “Child, after seeing this gath- ering today, I’m really inspired to begin making a difference,” said Cassandra Loga, a 38-year-old mother of three who said she has never voted before. “We keep complaining all the time about government not caring for us, but I do believe that voting can force the hand of government,” added Tyrone Bush, who alsolined up to register to vote. “I’ve been one of those who've never voted before. But man, this time is going to be different.” As Blacks continue to face ob- stacles on Capitol Hill with a Re- publican-led Congress, Jackson, who is threatening another try for the White House, blasted the fed- eral government for “chastising our women, chasing our daddies and locking up our children. But we can change that if we go back home and register to vote.” i ability as the main reasons for the award. Vinroot was commended for his forging of public-private part- nerships, the creation of 14,000 newjobs, the privatization of gov- ernment operations (saving tax- payer money), fighting crime and solving transportation problems. “I am pleased to win this honor,” said Vinroot, “I believe it highlights some of the successes of my administration and out- lines my qualifications tobe Gov- ernor of North Carolina.” Vinroot continued, “I want to do for North Carolina as Gover- nor what I have done for Char- lotte as Mayor-make it an even better place to live.” Mt. 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Reverend Jesse Jackson insisted it was Newt Gingrich and Clarence Thomas. The Jewish establishment said it was demagoguery. Bill Clinton said it was indifference to racism. And Minister Louis Farrakhan, whose resonating call for atone- ment and rejuvenation struck a deep chord in Black America, said it was the Almighty. Here’s still another candidate: the complete failure of white-led American liberalism and its politi- cal instrument, the Democratic Party, to deliver on its promise to solve the race problem in America. Minister Farrakhan quite point- edly and properly reminded us of the findings of the Kerner Com- mission 30 years ago—that there were two separate and unequal societies, one Black and one white, one destitute and one with oppor- tunity. In response, the country’s leading political, cultural, and so- cial institutions undertook to close that gap and to conduct a massive War on Poverty, enacting and en- forcing legislation to close the ra- cial divide and create a Great So- ciety. The primary vehicle for accom- plishing this was, of course, the Democratic Party. Skillfully meld- ing the ideological and the practi- cal (the shrewdest of Democrats believed that an expanded and energized Black electorate could propel the party to greater politi- cal victories and control of the bur- geoning welfare state), the Demo- crats went to “war.” But unlike other wars Americans had fought, where total victory was the only option, the War on Poverty was short-lived. While millions and mil- lions of dollars poured into an anti- poverty infrastructure that sprang up almost overnight, and innova- tive education approaches like Head Start were installed in every Black community, the War on Pov- erty programs quickly became pa- tronage mills and political bases for a new generation of mostly Democratic politicians. Eradicat- ing poverty was no longer a moral and social crusade for the liberal establishment. It became a became a highly politicized—and highly profitable— game. In 1968, with the war in Viet- nam claiming greater and greater commitment and national re- sources than the War on Poverty, and with the Democratic Party rocked by internal battles over Black participation (As early as 1964 Fannie Lou Hamer led the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party delegates to the national convention that year and faced down a thoroughly racist and un- compromising national party lead- ership), white America struck back. White Democrats (known as Dixiecrats) deserted in droves to vote for Alabama Governor George Wallace who ran an overtly anti- Black campaign as an indepen- dent presidential candidate and polled 10 million votes. That de- sertion sufficiently undercut the Democratic presidential bid of lib- eral Hubert Humphrey, and Re- publican Richard Nixon was elected President of the United States. The liberal Democrats were stung. Racism was alive and well and kicking back against any no- tion that the country might heal the great divide. Ever more con- cerned with their own selfperpetuation than with doing what must be done to carry forth the political and economic wars against white supremacy, the Democrats not only buried Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., but his dream as a driving force for pro- gressive social change in America as well. The subtext of the mes- sage of Minister L ouis Farrakhan and the million Black men who came to hear him and stand beside him was that Dr. King’s legacy does not count in the United States of America of the 1990s. Itis tragic. It is painful. But it is true. And those who championed the cause of Dr. King—the liberals who promised Black America that its time would come, turned out to have neither the moral resolve nor the political will to carry it through. Is Black America bitter, angry and isolated as a result? Indeed we are. And Minister Farrakhan is the righteous messenger of that anger. I am not a Muslim nor a religious person. I am, however, as a deeply spiritual person, moved by the Minister as a messenger of history. And while the white me- dia, political experts and detrac- tors—Black and white—may con- tinue to denigrate his message as one of hate, they are wrong. His message is not one of hate, but of brutally honest acceptance. More than any other major Black leader in the country today, he has ac- rite that the white liberal es- tablishment—supposedly the Black community’s greatest coalitional ally—is bankrupt. It sacrificed us at the altar of politi- cal expediency. And there is no way forward for themor with them. ay — | Tomorrow is not ours — Isaiah 55:6 Seek the lord while to reject Jesus, and refuse to be Now is the day of salvation. 2 God's favor, nowisthedayofsal- | Aremy sins covered by the blood Now is the Time, _ he ed found,callonhimwhile saved. Corinthians 6:2 vation. of Jesus? Is there cayetotedd to hei Hewantsyoutodonothingabout § For he says, In the time of my Today is ours, yesterday has § Andifnot pleasedonotsaywell saved, : The devil has never asked any your eternal welfare, He knowsd favor been dissolved andtomorrow may ['lldoitnext Sunday orsome other + fae come to the Alter. person to sign a contract to go to there are Ten Thousand ways by I heard you, and in the day of near be ours. time, hell. He hasnever asked anyoneto which youcandie andgotoHellin salvation I helped you.” I ask you to ask yourself the Promisehimnevertobeconverted the next twenty-four hours! I tell you, now is the time of eternal question, and become a child of God. His program for you is to get you : All Satan asks of any person is _ to put off until tomorrow what you one day at a time. should do today-even this very : Inotherwordshejustwantsyou moment, if you are not saved. 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