d This Is An Election Year! @THE 'm' VoIcE@ EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA'S MINORITY VOICE - SINCE 1981 WEEK OF MARCH 29 - APRIL 5, 1996" NAACP’s Pitt County Branch holds annual banquet By Heather D. Thompson Supporters and members of the Pitt County Branch of the NAACP gathered in the DuBois Center March 15th for their annual ban- quet. Gaston Monk, President of the Pitt County Branch, presented the evening’s toastmaster, Calvin Henderson—President of the Winterville Concerned Citizens. In her greeting, Ella Telfair de- scribed the dinner as a “chance to fellowship, greet and meet each other, and continue our struggle.” After Jeff Savage challenged NAACP critics to visit the Pitt County Branch and observe their efforts, Mildred Council, President of the NC Black Elected Officials, gave insights on the Black Experi- ence Conference in Chapel Hill. She urpéd the audience to partici- pate in the struggle against rac- ism. After Henderson encouraged everyone to actively participate in the May primary and November election, Gaston Monk and Walt Morehead, Vice President of the Pitt County Branch, presented awards to Greenville attorney Jerome Ramey, Shelia Frizzell, Bennie Roundtree, Clarence Moore, and Bernard Haselrig. Also, members of Omega Psi Phi Fra- Young, gifted and Black ternity, Inc. were recognized for their efforts to increase voter reg- istration. On behalf of the Mills family, Monk accepted a posthu- mous citation for the late Rever- end Alonzo M ills . Following the awards ceremony, Monk presented the speaker of the evening, the Reverend William Barber, II. In his speech, Barber discussed the poor, hate crimes, welfare reform, and the black elected officials and the NAACP’s roles in the community. Barber began his informative speech by quoting LUKE 18:1. “Men ought always to pray” while “crying for justice.” Even though Americais the rich- est nation in the world, 40 million people are at or below the poverty line. According to Barber: “These are the people who don’t make the news or the popular paper.” “Open your eyes” he continued. “Go to the places the governor or the president don’t go when they come to town.” Then Barber touched on the topic of hate crimes. He referred to the African-American couple slain in Fayetteville by two soldiers sta- tioned there. He said that the crime was part of a “concentrated con- spiracy” that existed in the state. The alarming number of NC- promise of Black youth Part one of a two part series People of all races, ethnic back- grounds and social classes fre- quently say that “young people are our most important resource.” For people of color and especially for African-Americans, our ideas youth are also affected profoundly by our collective memory, by our sense of the historical meaning drawn from the ordeals our people have experienced in the past, and by the challenges which confront us in the present. We see the prom- ise of our young people as the brightest representation of the real progress of black people collectively in this country, what we have achieved and what we can become. We desperately want our children’s lives and futures to be better and more fulfilling than our own lives have been. We want to feel that the burden of racism and social inequality will be lifted from the shoulders of our daughters and sons, as they prepare to enter the workplace and society. We believe thatevery African-American child is in his or her own special way gifted, and deserving of every op- portunity life has to offer. The beliefin the promise of Black youth is also connected with the struggle to achieve freedom within American society. Each successive generation of young African- American has made a vital contri- bution in the fight to destroy dis- crimination and inequality. In the 1940s for example, black young people challenged segregation laws by joining the Southern Youth based paramilitary groups and documented racial incidents in this state have “black lawmakers cry- ing out for justice.” Barber implored the audience to think critically when facing in- justice. “In order to cry out for justice, we’ve got to recognize in- justice to know the difference be- tween right and wrong.” Also, he encouraged African- Americans to support candidates who don’t want to eradicate pro- grams that will keep “folks from reaching bottom.” Thus, he cor- rected the myth that welfare pro- grams began in 1968 for the ben- efit of Blacks. According to Barber, the first welfare program began in 1865. It was “special money” given to whites displaced by the Civil War. Decades later, President Roosevelt gave money to people affected by the Depression. At that time, Blacks were ineligible for AFDC and FHA loans. Furthermore, 39°/% of welfare recipients are White, while 37% are Black. Needless to say, His- panics make up only 17%. Also, 60% leave the welfare system in two years and most children don’t depend on it as adults. Barber considers the attack on (Continued on page 4) The Congress and the Congress of Ra- cial Equality. In 1960, black col- lege students sparked the sit-in movementacross the South. Black young people were in the vanguard of social change in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Commit- tee. (Continued on page 4) Are African-Americans treated equal By staff writer Jim Rouse The question as to whether or not African-African are citizens of the United States of American entitled to equal protection under the laws of the United States is now before the Unites States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Richmond, Virginia. This case arose out of an inci- dent that occurred in Greenville, North Carolina on February 9, 1993. Ms. Jeannette Teel Taft, an Af- rican-American female, her son, age 15, her daughter, niece and nephew (aged 10 to 16) brought a claim for damages in the United States District Court for the East- ern District of North Carolina un- der 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for police brutality. Ms. Taft and her chil- dren alleged that, during the stop and search of her car suspected of carrying a murdered (who by the way, wasn’t in her car), the police: “(1) conducted illegal body searches of the ‘female minor children’ pas- sengers that involved ‘fondling and mishandling’ their ‘buttocks, breast and private body parts’, (2) used excessive extreme force on a 15-year old male ‘by grabbing him (Continued on page 5) LIVING LEGENDS .... A Legacy of professional, competent, compassionate medical care is what these doctors have offered their patients. Greenville physician-Dr. Andrew A. Best (C) is flanked by Dr. John Hannibal, Jr., of Kinston (L), and Dr. Milton Quigless (R) of Tarboro. These medical marvels have medical practices dating back to the 1930's and 40’s, Though they had to literally help knock down walls of segragation and racism, they stood fast and look back now with no regrets. Nats off to these brothers who have devoted their lives so that our lives would be healthier and happier. | st #* NAACP BANQUET ... Shown above is speaker Rev. Bullock who was the guest speaker at the Annual Freedom Banquet held each year by NAACP. This year young brothers were honored and encouraged to join the NAACP Youth Movement. Bro. Frizzell is shown with Judge Leech and others. Below is Commissioner Jeff Savage and our new VP of Personnel at . Pitt Memorial Hospital. JUDGE AND MRS. AYCOCK Aycock runs for 6th by Heather D. Thompson Judge E. Burt Aycock, Jr has served the people of Pitt county since 1976 and is seeking a sixth term as district court judge. In the last twenty years, Aycock has seen a deterioration in the respect for human life and prop- erty. Also, he has seen a change in how the public and law enforce- ment agency treat domestic vio- lence, victim’s rights, and juvenile crime. “Serious crime is more preva- lent,” said Judge Aycock. “Serious crime by younger people is more prevalent,too,” Since he realizes that courts should be operated for the benefit of the people, he emphasizes the victim’s need to feel safe in and out of court. “Almost everyday when I go to Staff photo by Jim Rouse \ court, lidentify all the victims and } witnesses and give them a desig- nated place to sit,” he said. Keeping a distance between the victim and the defendant is impor- tant to Aycock. Also, plaintiffs need easy access to prosecutors in the courtroom. Judge Aycock believes that vic- tims need to feel confidence in the system’s sensitivity to their situa- tion. Sometimes they must miss school or work for their court ap- pearances. Therefore, he listens to victim’s input on continuance mo- tions and other delays. Aycock also sets bonds and im- poses sentences that protect the victims and reflect their needs. Nevertheless, he deals firmly with criminals and gives a high priority to the rights of victims.” Moreover, Aycock wants juve- niles to realize courts “mean busi- ness about their sentences.” Photo by Jim Rouse term He listens to recommendations of juvenile court counselors and usually follows them when sen- tencing. ‘ “I conduct myselfin that courtin a very serious manner and make those young people understand they are being given a second chance.” Additionally, Aycock has “mixed feeling” about cameras in the court- room. Even though he encourages citizens to observe’ the manuverings of open court, he knows the cameras could intimi- date witnesses. If cameras should come to Pitt county courtrooms, Judge Aycock’s twenty years in the legal system will keep him focused. : “I have a better understanding of law, responsibilities, and the people of Pittcounty because of miy (Continued on page 4) * — — bi Lett See SS ee 'M' VOICE 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 _Rictures received by The "M" Voice Newspaper become the property of The aM’ Voice Newspaper and we are not responsible for lost pictures. i articles must be mailed to the above address. If you have a complaint, ‘please address it to the publisher Mr. Jim Rouse owner. Member of the NC Black Publishers, ASCAP, BMI SEASAC ASB. 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By using “the principles of love, justice, and truth” we should be “getting on somebody’s nerves.” . The reverend advised Black elected officials to properly repre- sent the people. An elected office is “more than just having a place to be until retirement.” “Don’t be more concerned about colleagues and not constituents until election time,” he warned. Barber left the audience with a final thought about the defense- less widow going before the wicked judge. He paralleled this Bible parable to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s struggle to desegregate the Montgomery public transportation system. Just as God gave the widow a “cosmic oratory”, he looked after the ones fighting for equality. After much debate, the Supreme Court ruled that segre- gation on public transportation is unconstitutional. “God will speak up for you when you stand up for what is nght,” he concluded. Reverend William Barber, IT is a Plymouth High and North Caro- lina Central University graduate. He left Central Cum Laude with a B.A. in Public Administration, then attended Duke university for a Masters in Divinity. He was a Dean’s Scholar and Executive Di- rector of Central’s Campus Minis- tries. Governor Hunt appointed him Executive Director of the N. C. Human Resources Commission. Also, he serves as Vice Chairman of the N. C. Fair Housing Board and is a Board member of Barton College. Barber currently pastors Goldsboro’s GreenleafChurch and is a member of the NAACP and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He is married with two children. experi srience,” he said. Aycock believes strongly in the law’s formidable presence in soci- “We cannot have a soci- ety without the rule of law,” he stated. “It is the only thing that keeps people from settling disputes in the street.” Growing up black in white America has always been a chal- lenge, but never more so than to- day. To be young and black in the 1990s means that the basic con- text for human development-edu- cation, healthcare, personal safety, the environment, employment and shelter—is increasingly problem- atic. To be young and black today means fighting for survival in a harsh and frequently unforgiving urban environment. The frightening prospects for African-American children and youth have been identified by Marian Wright Edelman and the Children’s Defense Fund. Today, in comparison to white children, black children are one and one half times more likely to grow up in families whose household head didn’t graduate from high school. They are twice as likely to be ar- rested for property crimes, to be unemployed as teenagers and later as adults, and to become teenage mothers. African-American in- fants are two and one half times as likely to die in the first year of life, and tobe born at low birth weights. They are three time more likely than white young people to live in single-parent homes, to live in group quarters, and/or to be sus- pended from school or corporal punishment. African-American young people are four times as likely to be born of mothers who have had no prenatal care, moth- ers who died during childbirth, or mothers dying from HIV infection. They are five times more likely to be arrested by the police for vio- lent crimes than are white youth. And they are nine times more likely to become victims of homicide. . ELECT . GALEN RADDY for DISTRICT COURT JUDGE “| will strive to ensure fairness, respect and justice for all” PAID FOR BY G. GALEN BRADDY CAMPAIGN Aycock Runs Judge E. Burt Aycock, Jr is a Pitt county native. He graduated from J.H. Rose High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He earned a law degree from the University’s Law School. Aycock serves on the As- sault Advisory Committee to North Carolina Council of Women and the Mediation Center of Eastern North Carolina’s Board of Direc- tors. Also, he is a member of the Pitt County Bar Association and the Greenville Rotary Club. Aycock is married to the former Nancy Barnhill and have two grown children, Burt and Susan. The Promise Of Black Youth The most destructive institu- tional factor which impacts black youth today is ungestionably the criminal justice system. Instead of investinginjob training programs, education and health care, our system is responding to the crisis of black youth essentially by build- ing more prisons. In the ten years between 1982 and 1992, state gov- ernments alone built 455 new pris- ons. One half of those in state prisons are now black. Nationwide, the prison population in federal, state and county facilities now exceeds one and one half million. Twenty-three percent of all Afn- can-American males between the ages of eighteen and twenties are today either in prison, on proba- tion, parole or awaiting trial. The Institute for Research in African-American Studies at Co- lumbia University which I direct, is only ten blocks away from teh heart of Harlem, 125th Street. Everyday, in ourimmediate neigh- borhood, I can see the destruction ofan entire generation of our young people. In New York City, 45 per- cent ofall African-American youth dwell in poverty. In Central Harlem, one our of eight house- holds has no plumbing or toilet facilities; 87 percent of all house- holds lack any form of air condi- tioning; more than half live in buildings with more than four floors which lack elevators; and one-third have no telephones. Ev- eryday in New York, an average of 70,000 children, mostly Latino and black, use illegal drugs. Black and Hispanic youth unemployment exceeds forty percent. Pervading everything is the spectre of vio- lence. 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And, he has been described as “brilliant” and “eloquent.” Yet, for Keyes, the momentum from the nation’s Black voters are seem- ingly invisible, which is in stark t to that of the presidential ambition of civil rights leader Jesse (1984, 1988) or even re- red U.S Gen. Colin Powell, who was proddedd early on to jump into the race as a Republican. | have always represented the tradition ofjustice, an extension of iat I call the ‘DuBois’ tradition,” said the Rev. Jackson, who heads the Washington, D.C.-based Na- tnis yea . ‘ contras Jackson tional Rainbow Coalition. “But Mr. Keyes represents quite the oppo- site of that tradition.” A fromer Maryland candidate for the U.S. Senate, Keyes has been able to garner a few votes in the recent Iowa caucus as well as the New Hampshire primary, which was held early this week. But in interviews with Jackson and other national Black leaders, the lone Black presidential candi- date is simply not espousing an agenda that is appealing to them. “Mr. Keyes is not following our agenda at all,” said Emerge Maga- zine Editor George Curry. “He’s running against everything that Blacks stand for and that’s very unfortunate.” As Keyes travels around the country, Black leaders argue that he tends to put forth White conser- vative views and issues, such as family values, marriage and the elimination of a welfare state. Please Drive Carefully During The Holidays C plou 2) Beauly Ia. 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Yes, he went to an Ivy League school, but Ican almost bet that his mother or father struggled, worked day in and day out, to make sure this man had a good education. Now, that’s family values.” Roger Wilkins, a professor at George Mason University, knows a lot about how the U.S. political system works. “Alan Keyes is way out of the mainstream and let me tell you, he really glories in tweak- ing those of us who are in the mainstream,” said Wilkins, a former U.S. assistant attorney general. From Page 1 a in ada groin pe per ras body ar- eas, causing him great pain and physical harm coupled with ex- treme mental distress’, and (3) ‘vio- lated the rights’ of the children ‘by placing guns to their heads and cocking and clicking the weapons.” As usual in these situations in- volving African-Americans and in this case, African-American chil- dren, the police denied that such * atrocities occurred and the police moved for summary judgment without a trial on the grounds of qualified immunity. United States District Judge James C. Fox granted that motion and dismissed the case. Jeannette Teel Taft and her family, who during these court proceedings did not have an attor- ney, then employed Robert L. White, an African-American at- torney in Greenville, North Caro- lina who appealed this case to the United States Court of Appeal for Equal treatment the Fourth Circuit. On appeal, this case was argued in Baltimore, Maryland. The Teel family pooled their money and sent representa- tive of their family to Baltimore, Maryland to hear attorney Robert L. White argue this case on their behalf. On November 16, 1995, the 4th Circuit reversed and ordered a trial, stated that “even under the police officers’ version of the facts, the amount of force used may have been unreasonable. But Judge Motz of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit dis- agreed. In a strong dissent, he argued that the case should have been dismissed. He felt that “pat- ting the breast areas and search- ing inside and outside of the legs and private parts” of the minor girls (aged 10 to 16) “appear to- tally consistent with a typical (sic) police pat-down search. He dis- missed the improper use of the In an unusual move, the U.S Fourth Circuit Court of Appealg; has recently granted the defen= dants (police officers) a re en banc. This means that all active. Court of Appeals judges will re= hear the case. The arguments in this case will be heard in Rich-« mond, Virginia on April 2, 1996... This case should be of great im-. portance to all AfricanAmerican, While it is generally known how young African-American males are treated by the police, this case shows that it now “open season” on African-American females and out | | minor children. | i i 4 i i q q i H i 1 Approval in 24 Hours ? A Closing in Two Weeks? Now It's Possible A United Carolina Bank. INTRODUCING THE OVERNIGHT MORTGAGE LOAN. 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Mfume said in a televised press conference. “It’ll mean going into the communities, going door to door, talking about personal re- sponsibility, about values.” Kweisi Mfume is right. He real- izes that black elected officials on the Hill are mostly removed from the daily realities of black life. He knows, too, that blacks have wasted too much time chasing bal- lot-box promises and pinning their hopes on individual officeholders. But these traditions are chang- ing. The Million Man March in Octo- ber and the Trusted Partners con- vention in Atlanta a month later are just two examples of the new nationwide focus on self-reliance and introspection. “I think that the black masses are turning off of politicians,” said Conrad Worrill, a Million Man March organizer and a history pro- fessor at Northeastern Illinois University. “There has been too much emphasis on electoral poli- tics, without tying it to the eco- nomic and cultural.” And Ronald Walters, a lieuten- ant for two-time presidential hope- ful Rev. Jesse Jackson, agrees. “We have over 8,500 black elected officials, and we still are running for the hills,” he told The Miami Herald. “Elected officials, by themselves, won’t do.” Ronald Walters’ words are not lost on Rev. Jackson, who recently announced his return to Chicago to reinvigorate Operation PUSH, the advocacy and economic devel- opment group that he founded in 1971. Ironically, his return comes just as his son, Jesse Jackson Jr., has been elected to complete the con- gressional term of Rep. Mel Reynolds, who was jailed for hav- ing sex with a minor. These reborn leaders willbe suc- cessful only if they convince their followers that they must solve their own problems. Railing against Republicans may be cathartic, but it will not solve the problems of cirme and violence, drug abuse, functional illiteracy, teen-age pregnancy and dysfunctional families that are devastating black communities. To his credit, Kweisi Mfume promises to go door to door, talk- ing about responsibility and val- ues. And, along with opportunities to return the NAACP to economic solvency, Rep. Mfume has a once- in-a-lifetime opportunity tochange the focus of the NAACp form one of blaming whites to one of holding black people stictly accountable for the negative behaviors that make their lives hell. While courting corporate America for money, he also should finish—but redirect—former ex- ecutive director Benjamin Chavis’ outreach to black youngsters, es- pecially males who continue to maim and murder one another at alarming rates. Instead of battling to become figureheads in gerrymandered minority voting districts that, more often than not, leave black con- stituents more disenfranchised than ever, black leaders must be- gin the real work of transforming black life—neighborhood by neigh- borhood, family by family, person by person. 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He goes to class, plays cards in the student union and tries to decide what to do with the rest of his life. But Jones is different. He is _ white. Brought into the university un- der a “minority presence” grant, Jones is part of a growing minor- ity of‘white students on the his- torically and predominantly black NCCU campus. Like other public universities, NCCU is under a state mandate to maintain a 15 percent minority population. In this case, that means non-black students, said Dr. Vicki Fuller, who heads the school’s Minority Presence Com- mittee. For the 1995-96 academic year, NCCU has 14.8 percent minority students, up 1 percent over the previous year. While that satisfies the state, Chancellor Julius Cham- bers, a renowned civil rights attor- ney, believes the school should do even more to recruit white stu- dents. 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In many cases, black schools are stereotyped as less challenging academically and less desirable socially. “There are too many people who just think it’s a bad school because it’s historically black,” Jones said. “My parents didn’t want me to come here, but when they saw it was a good school, they were OK with it.” Like minorities at predomi- nantly white schools, those at NCCU often are lured with prom- ises of scholarships and grant- which can pay full tuition, but may not last through a four-year cur- riculum. Most black students say offer- ing grants to minorities is accept- able as long as it doesn’t reduce the funding available to black stu- dents. “I was at a white school before | came here and they gave me grant money,” said Criminal Justice Major Car] Greenlaw. “I think it’s only fair.” And Jones, who says he is happy with his decision to attend NCCU, admits he would have chosen an- other school had it not been for a minority presence grant. “They offered to pay for me to come here, so I’m here. That’s why I’m not at Carolina nght now,” Jones said. But Jones soon may find his money drying up. The majority of the $144,500 in state money the school receives for minority grants goes to recruit new students. Few students receive funding after their first year. Then financial burdens and isolation can drive minorities away. That is when Dr. James Fuller, Vicki Fuller’s husband, goes to work. As minority presence stu- dent coordinator, he is responsible for helping minority students re- solve everything from financial to personal problems. To further reduce isolation, the school has introduced a big brother and sister program that pairs in- coming minority students with older, predominantly majonity stu- dents. Minority students are be- _ ing appointed to: student commit- WITN - CHANNEL 7 TELEVISON STATION .... honored Ms. Ida Whitener for 35 years of loyal, dedicated service to the station. Pictured above are Ms. Whitener and WITN’s receptionist, Ms. Mae Stallings. Congratulations, Ms. Whitener. Photo by Jim Rouse Gun Banners and Government attack first amendment “We are accustomed to the out- rageous claims of the gun ban movement but government par- ticipation in what amounts to a gun ban ceremony is an outrage. It undermines good government, undercuts the First Amendment and insults every taxpayer in America who paid for this circus.” So said Mrs. Tanya K. Metaksa, executive director of the National Rifle Association Institute for Leg- islative Action, on the participa- tion of an official with the Federal tees so they will have input, and faculty, staffand new students are undergoing “diversity appreciation training.” While that eases the way for minorities on campus, it angers some black students who feel they are being unfairly singled out for integration. “I don’t see Carolina or North Carolina State going out of their way to bring black people there,” said Ila Winston, ajournalism stu- dent. “I don’t think it’s right for us to do it if they don’t.” Both North Carolina and North Carolina State actively recruit minorities, but no matter how suc- cessful those efforts, neighter is likely to lose its majority-white status. Tabernacle Center New Building — All Are Welcome "A Church For Everyone" Trade Commission in a news con- ference by gun ban advocates. The gun ban movement is petitioning the FTC to deny First Amendment rights to gun manufacturers. “If the Federal Trade Commis- sion offered a level playing field, and if the decision was based on sound criminological science, not political correctness, the gun ban- ners would not succeed in banning First Amendment nghts. Given FTC associate director C. Lee Peeler’s fawning remarks—that he appreciate a petition to slash free speech rights—I predict nothing more than a Kangaroo court—and all at the expense of the Bill of Rights and taxpayers themselves.” The FTC’s participation, Mrs. Metaksa said, “confirms the ‘any- thing-for-Bill’ attitude ofevery fed- eral agency that can help the Clinton Administration under- mine the Second Amendment— and now the First Amendment rights of Second Amendment ad- vocates. “It President Bill Clinton truly believes in the First Amendment and the need for fairness and ob- jectivity in a government agency, he would immediately haul FTC to the nearest woodshed. In all likelihood, he will invite them around for dinner.” Mrs. Metaksa went on to under- score the self-defense efficacy of firearms. The gun ban movement pro- fesses that the only successful de- fensive use of a gun is when the intruder is killed. This is illogical. Self defense is not measured in criminals killed, but in lives saved, property protected and crimes thwarted. By their definition of successful self defense, home bur- glar alarms and locks are worth- less, because they don’t kill the intruder, even though they pre- vent the crime. The Dietary Guidelines By: Cheryle D. Summers County Ext. Agent The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, first issued in 1980, reflect current nutrition knowledge and are revised every five years. The just-released 1995 edition in- cludes some important changes. It is a road map to good nutrition that shows how you can eat well. For the first time since their cre- ation, the guidelines recommend Americans maintain or improve their weight by balancing the diet with moderate physical activity. The revised guidelines also call for a greater emphasis on grain foods. In general, the new dietary guidelines provide simple steps to better health. Good nutnition be- gins with the food choices we make each day, so keep these seven guidelines in mind: ¢ Fat a variety of foods. ¢ Balance the food you eat with physical activity. Maintain or im- prove your weight. * Choose a diet with plenty of grain products, vegetables and fruits. ¢ Choose a diet low in fat, satu- rated fat and cholesterol. ¢ Choose a diet moderate in sug- ars. * Choos a diet moderate in salt and sodium. ¢ If you drink alcoholic bever- ages, do so in moderation. Greenville Utilities. our service. 551-1551. Greenville ATTENTION! Greenville Utilities Sewer Customers e If you have a problem in your sewer service, have a plumber check your system BEFORE you call e If the plumber determines that the problem is in our portion of the service, contact us and we will clear the line. 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Bradford was in Ra- leigh visiting St. Augustine’s Col- lege as part of a national 20-city tour of historically black colleges and universities. “Christi Bradford embodies the spirit and sense of pride that can be found in the numerous histori- cally black colleges and universi- ties across North Carolina,” Gov. Hunt said. “She is a good repre- sentative of the rich heritage and history we can find in these fine schools.” Bradford, 21, is a 1995 graduate of Fayetteville State University. A native of Washington, D.C., she | was raised and educated in North Carolina. Bradford won the title of Miss Collegiate African-American after beating out 42 competitors from historically black colleges and universities. She has been recog- nized by Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities and is on the National Dean’s List. The Miss Collegiate African- American Pageant was founded by Frank Mercado-Valdes in 1984 to offer educational role models for African-American youth. This year, representatives from six North Carolina colleges partici- pated, including North Carolina Central University, North Caro- Reception to be held for Ed Carter On April 13, 6:00 p.m. a recep- tion will be held at the DuBois Facility, 200 Hooker Road for former Mayor Ed Carter, who is a candidate for the North Carolina State Senate seat #06. This dis- trict represents portions of Pitt, Edgecombe, Martin, Washington and Wilson counties. Tickets for this event can be ob- Salon, Rivergate Shopping Cen- ter, Headlines II, 410 Evans St., and Phillippi Church of Christ, 1610 Farmville Blvd., Greenville. Participants are asked to make a donation of $15.00 per person. Special guesta nd political candi- dates will be recognized. Committee to Elect Ed Carter, CHRISTY BRADFORD AND GOV. JIM HUNT lina A&T, Fayetteville State Uni- versity, Johnson C. Smith Univer- sity and St. Augustine’s College. Gov. Hunt also met Mercado- Valdes, the current president of the pageant, and Rashima Brooks, the current Miss St. Augustine’s College. Brooks will compete this summer for the title of 1997 Miss Collegiate African-American. News tained from Headlines FamilyHair Earl T. Brown, TREAS. Briefs Habitat for Humanity is.seeking low-income families who want to become homeowners. Pilot Project East Carolina University and The Greenville Human Relations Council will sponsor: Meet Your Neighbors of Diversity on April 13. For more information contact: Pat Dunn-ECU 328-6433 or Evelyn Cohens-City of Greenville 830- Adults of families who may be eligible should attend the following meetings: Tuesday, April 2, 1996 and 4494. aan ae 9, 1996 Employment ROTC Building at J.H. Rose High School | Public Forum 7:00-8:20 pm sonst 2B ” “Expanded presence Program Session on Monday, April 15in the Willis Building (First and Reade Streets, Greenville from 7-9 p.m. The public is invited. Any questions call Evelyn Cohens at 830-4494. VOTE MAY 7, 1996 Please be on time. You must attend both meetings to be eligible. Questions? Call 758-2947 ED CARTER N.C. Senate Seat #6 Pitt, Wilson, Edgecombe, Martin and Washington Counties "Make Things Happen In '96" Professional Background: ¢ Retired Executive from Glaxo- Wellcome ¢ Former Commissioned Officer, U.S. Army & Vietnam Veteran ¢ Research Physicist Education: ¢ B.S. Degree in Physics From Va. State University ¢ A.A.S. Degree Industrial Management, Pitt Community College ¢ Graduate, Burroughs-Wellcome Management Institute, UNC-Chapel Hill Public Service: * Member & Chairman of Greenville City Board of Education (8 years) * Member of Greenville City Council & Mayor Pro Tem (1983-1987) * Mayor, City of Greenville, NC (1987-1989) Awards And Commendations: * Three Awards of the Army Commendation Medal * Vietnamese Cross of Gallentry * Two Awards of The Bronze Star & many other commendations ¢ Tar Heel Of The Week" - Raleigh News & Observer, 1979 * Citizen Of The Year for NC & VA (Recognized by the Mid-Atlantic Region of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.) ¢ Who's Who In The Southeastern United States * Who's Who in Black America ¢ International Certificate For Leadership Achievement Platform: ¢ Loss Of Jobs In Our District * Lack Of Adequate Support For Public School Teachers & Administrators ¢ Environmental Pollution * Politicians Remaining In Office Too Long * Increase In Crime Art and Craft Fair The Country Swan Arts & Crafts Fair is seeking top-quality crafts- men for the Sixth Annual Mother's Day Craft Show being held at Caro- lina East Mall in Greenville on May 3-5. All work must be original and handmade. Unusual crafts are wanted. If interested in partici- pating in this show, please send three pictures of your work for juring to: Priscilla Kilgore, 147 John Pott, Williamsburg, Virginia 23188. Call (804) 258-9644 for more information. Famous quotes Education is the best provision for old age. Anistotle Nothing happens to anybody, which he is not fitted by nature to bear. Marcus Aurelius Antoninus THE “M"-VOICE- WEEK OF MARCH 20-4 rl Increasing number children being abuse Nationwide, the number of chil- dren who are reported as abused and neglected each year has risen to approximately three million. And sadly, as many as five chil- dren die each day from child abuse in the United States. In North Carolina, over 95,000 children were reported as abused or neglected last year. At least 47 children died at the hands of their caretakers; many of these victims were less than three years of age. To draw attention to this crisis, April is recognized as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Governor Hunt has proclaimed about the seriousness of the prob- lem, and to teach parents how to prevent it. Communities across North Caro- lina participate in April preven- tion efforts. If you would like to join the campaign or need parenting information, contact? Prevent Child Abuse at 1-800-354- KIDS. MODELS WANTED All types of models for print, video and film projects. For appointment call 919-829-3775. Unlimites Vision Tuping\ Word Procescins Serv Mrs. Carolyn Hunt is the Honor- _ ary Spokesperson for this year’s campaign. The goalistoraisepub- lic awareness, to educate citizens — : 1059 Tammnye Lene, Williemstan, NC 27892 OGice - Fax. 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