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(Jim Rouse Photo) SCLC Returns To Atlanta for 40th Convention, July 27-30 ATLANTA, Ga— ter forming as a result of the Mont- gomery bus boycott and a need to address issues of inequality, dig- nity, full citizenship and the right to vote, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference returns to Atlanta for its 40th annual conven- tion. Headquarters for the convention, which will take place July 27-30, will be the Grand Hyatt Regency Hotel in Atlanta. The fledgling SCLC was the first black group to ever host a major event at the Hyatt in 1957, when founding President Martin Luther King, Jr. and his leadership de- cided to hold its first convention at the brand-new hotel after manage- ment finally agreed to place sev- eral African-Americans in profes- sional positions. Activists from throughout the nation will converge on Atlanta for the convention, including hundreds of SCLC youth, who will hold their -Forty years ai- National Baptists Vote NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The leader of the nation’s largest black denomination will hang on to his job despite questions about his marital fidelity and lavish spending. At an emergency meeting Thurs- day, the 200-member board of the National Baptist Convention USA said it voted unanimously to keep the Rev. Henry J. Lyons as presi- dent of the 8 million-member de- nomination. In a statement issued after the own convention, which will feature a “rite of passage,” a forum on rap music and a step show, concur- rently at the American Best West- ern Hotel on Spring Street. Highlights of this year’s conven- iion—the first to be held in Atlanta in nine years—include major trib- utes to retiring SCLC National President Joseph E. Lowery, and Ms. Evelyn G. Lowery, founder and national convener of the SCLC/ W.O.M.E.LN. The tribute for Dr. Lowery, an SCLC cofounder and only the third president of the organization, will take place Sunday, July 27, at 8 p.m. in the Hyatt Grand Ballroom. A literal “Who’s Who,” including NAACP President Kweisi Mfume, Rainbow Coalition President Jesse Jackson, National Council of Negro Women President Dorothy Height, National Urban League President Hugh Price, Labor Secretary Alexis Herman, U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters and others, are scheduled to attend closed meeting, the board said it “moved and accepted the explana- tion of President Henry J. Lyons on issues... raised in the media.” The Rev. Charles Williams, a spokesman for the convention, said Lyons spoke for about an hour and answered questions from members. He and other board members would not provide details on what Lyons said. Lyons, whose term runs until 1999, left through a back door and did not comment. CONCERNED CITIZENS—These brothers are concerned about the growth and progress of the Black community. Shown are Rev. George Hawkin, Tabernacle Center of ‘Deliverance; Bishop Randy Royal, Philippi church of Christ; Rev. A.C. Batchelor, Philippi Mis- sionary Baptist church in Simpson, N.C. They are shown outside of the studios of WOOW Radio Station and the ‘‘M” Voice Newspaper. (Jim Rouse Photo) the banquet event A reception will follow at 10:30 p.m. The SCLC/W.0.M.E.N.’s lun- cheon Tuesday, July 29, at noon at the Hyatt will honor Ms. Lowery, who conceived the organization 1n 1979 and has provided leadership ever since. On Monday, July 28, at 10 a.m., Lower will make his final presiden- tial address after 20 years as presi- dent of the SCLC. A human rights luncheon is scheduled for Monday at noon. At 2:30 p.m., a forum titled “The Iliusion of Inclusion” will deal with topics such as tracking, miseduca- tion, standardized testing and ef- forts to close predominantly black colleges. “Reforming Welfare Reform: A National Hearing” will follow at 4 p.m. That night at 8, there will be a town hall meeting titled, “Where (See SCLC TO ATLANTA, P. 2) Dr. Franklin Uses Developing Better Future with Opportunity For All The man selected by Presi- dent Clinton to lead a national dia- logue on race told legislators Tues- day that the country needs to focus on developing a better future that gives economic opportunity to all. “While we cannot ignore the past, we should not be consumed by it,” Duke University historian John Hope Franklin told a joint session of the General Assembly. “We need to try to understand our preseit and plan for a better future based on what we learn.” lranklin said he was “flattered, honored and alarmed” by the presi- dential appointment. “| was alarmed by the magnitude of the task,” he said. “It is enough to give anyone reason to pause and to shudder.” The effort will focus on education and economic development as a vay to build racial harmony, he said, adding that making every school first quality would eliminate white flight and aid in blending the races. “The attention will be on educa- tion and not integration,” he said. “It is not enough to be the most powerful nation in the world and yet have large numbers of people who are unemployed and homeless. “It is not enough for us to move at 2 snail's pace to wipe out the vestiges of racial and ethnic con- flict.” he said. The booming economy can also help open up opportunities, he added DR. JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN favorable time to al act. if it is be- ensuring equal eco- “Tt is the most cleen up our raci smirched, by nomic opportunity for all.” Fran- klin said. “Surely this is a land with su{ficient resources, and suffi- cient genius... to extend its bounty to all.” Developing a national dialogue on race, Franklin said, is a little like being a parent. “You ve never done it before, so you try this and you try that to see what works,” he said. “Perhaps we can develop some strategies that can be applied elsewhere. We'll try anything to see if it works.” A broad spectrum of society may need to be convinced the dialogue on race relations is worthwhile, he said “If people don't want to be en- gaged, there's not much we can do, except show them it’s worth it to them,” he said. “It’s worthwhile for black people and white people, rich people and poor people. It’s some- thing we need to do.” He spoke also of his fascination with history and defended the tar- nished “liberal” label “Before the word ‘hberal’ quired the scorn and contempt that it never deserved, North Carolina prided itself on being a liberal (See FRANKLIN, P. 2) ac- Drug Courts Catch On Around Country By the time Tanya was 29, her crack habit had reached $500 a day. Tanya, who asked that her full name not be used, had iost custody of her children. But that didn’t stop her. She had been arrested 11 times for prostitution and loitering That didn’t stop her. In fact, jail got her ready for more drug use. “When I was smoking cocaine, I'd be up for three days or more. Jail would give you time to sleep it off,” Tanya said. “That’s generally what drug addicts do,” she said. “By the time you get out, you're ready to start using again.” Repeat offenders like Tanya are a common sight in U.S. Courts, where the majority of people on trial were under the influence of To Keep Rev. Lyons Lyons, 55, of St. Petersburg, Fla., has come under increasing scrutiny since the July 9 arrest of Deborah Lyons, his wife of 25 years. She was charged with trying to set fire to a $700,000 Florida home Lyons bought with Bernice Edwards, 40, the Baptist Convention's public re- lations director. On loan papers, Lyons listed himself as unmarried The St. Petersburg Times re- ported Thursday that Lyons and Edwards were negotiating to buy a $925,000 mansion on five acres of prime real estate near Charlotte. They had placed a deposit on the home and signed a contract, but the deal fell through when Ms. Ly- ons was arrested, the paper said. Holding hands with his wife at a news conference last week, Lyons denied any wrongdoing and claimed he was the victim of a rac- ist media. Most of those at the meeting de- clined to comment, but some spoke briefly to reporters who were kept outside the hotel ballroom where the gathering was held. “All positive. All positive. I’m to- tally satisfied,” said the Rev. Lewis Randolph of Flint, Mich. Mac Hines of Florence, S.C., de- clared: “We support our president wholeheartedly.” Not all were so emphatic. Asked whether Lyons should remain president, one board member who declined to give his name said, “The jury is still out on that.’ The matter could be brought up at the next board meeting, on Sept. lin Denver, he said. The Rev. Robert Hardmond of Faith Chapel Baptist Church in Brooklyn, N.Y., said he did not be- lieve the meeting answered all the questions about Lyons. “All the water will have to be squeezed out of the allegations” first. The Rev. James Thomas, pastor of Jefferson Street Missionary Bap- tist Church in Nashville, 1s not a member of the convention but talked to board members after their meeting. He said members are considering restructuring their board, which Lyons expanded after he was elected president. “If | were in that kind of trouble, I'd step down,” Thomas said. Lyons was on a church-related trip to Africa when his wife was charged with arson. She told depu- ties she tore apart pillows, threw around her husband's suits and set small fires at the home after find- ing a deed in his briefcase showing he owned it with Edwards, who was with him on the trip. She initially said Edwards was her husband's mistress. But the next day she said that the fires, (See VOTE, P. 2) drugs at the time of their arrest, statistics show. They return to court and to more jail time because of their drug abuse, a fact obvious co many judges. Out of frustration, a few judges created a solution that is beginning to catch on around the country. They set up intensive programs known as drug courts, which do what most courts can’t—provide regular supervision and almost im- mediate punishment, as well as positive reinforcement for staying clean and sober Drug courts involve a yearlong program that requires offenders to appear in court almost every week. The judge receives a progress re- Aa say 4c, i CRAIN MANICE RDS ye! é * datlbkee. fj: ao port drawn up by drug counselors, probation officers and others. The judge also gets the results of uri- nalysis tests that are done twice weekly or more. Failing a drug test or missing a court-ordered meeting results in immediate punishment. This com- bination of immediate sanctions and intense supervision distin- guishes drug courts from the tradi- tional system. Drug courts are proliferating. In 1994 there were approximately 12 such programs in the country. This year, 318 are functioning or in the planning stage, according to the National Association of Drug Court (See DRUG COURTS, P. 2) Kaus RURELE 5; WO ati Ot, UML vse an DID YOU KNOW—In 1966 a Black man named Roscoe C. Norfleet was the only Black man to sit on the Redevelopment Board that closed Evans Street to its present mall status. But look ot here come the hammers. (Jim Rouse Photo) — “we VOICE—JULY 2 = JULY 31, 1997 SCLC TO ATLANTA Continued from page 1 Do We Go From Here?” On Tuesday, the day will begin with a Labor Solidarity Breakfast at 8 a.m. A 10 a.m. session featur- ing national AFL-CIO President George Sweeney of labor, Franklin Raines, director of the Office of Management and Budget, repre- senting the government and attor- ney Percy Sutton from the business community will lead a forum titled, “Teaching Our Dollars Some Sense.” The SCLC/W.O.M.E.N.’s Youth Oratorical Contest will take place at 2:30 p.m. on the 29th, followed by a youth forum.on “Making the Youth Connection.” The:cultural showcase, “Genera- tion to Generation,” will cap off the day with an 8 p.m. curtain call. The cast will perform a historical interpretation of the 40-year lifespan of the SCLC. On Wednesday, July 30, the cul- minating day of the convention, kicks off with an 8 a.m. prayer breakfast. A healthcare forum dealing with issues critical to Afri- can-Americans will take place at 10:30 a.m., followed by the closing session. DR. FRANKLIN Continued from page 1 state, easily the most liberal state in the South and one of the most liberal in the entire country,” he said. DRUG COURTS Continued from page 1 Professionals, based in Alexandria, Va. New York has started setting up drug treatment courts withn the Family Court system because most child abuse cases involve defen- dants who are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Tanya is a successful graduate of the Drug Treatment Court in Roch- ester, N.Y. She is on the dean’s list at the local community college, she has custody of her children once again, and she and her new hus- band have just had a drug-free baby—saving an_ estimated $250,000 in medical and social ser- vices required by each drug-ad- dicted baby. By almost every standard, drug courts are successful, according to the drug court professionals’ group. The recidivism rate for the roughly 28,000 people who have graduated is less than 4 percent, or fewer than 1,200. Among an equal num- ber of regular court offenders, the recidivism rate would be more than 13,000. “The differences are so great that some people are concerned that they're cooking the numbers,” said psychiatrist Michael Smith, who for 22 years has run the drug treat- ment program at Lincoln Hospital | in New York City’s South Bronx. Smith has also been a consultant to drug courts since the first one was started in 1989 in Miami. Success rates around the country have been uniformly high. Of those who participate in drug courts, be- tween 70 and 90 percent complete the program. In contrast, Smith said, “I haven’t heard of a residential treatment program that claimed a graduation rate greater than 30 percent.” Serving time in jail is even less effective in stopping drug abuse. According to the U.S. General Ac- counting Office, fewer than 20 per- cent of all prisoners receive drug treatment. In fact, said Smith, “Jail introduces you to a lot of deal- ers, and there’s evidence it encour- ages you to use the day you get out.” Many court officers say criminal courts are overcrowded, operate slowly and communicate poorly with probation officers and drug treatment centers. “Our legal sys- tem has been way outdated,” said Nadine Spinell, administrator of the Rochester Drug Treatment Court. Conventionally drug abusers may violate probation, a frequent sentence for the petty offenses they commit, only to have months elapse before they appear in court again. “After the precipitating event you can be talking a year,” Spinell said. Not in Rochester, though. VOTE Continued from page 1 which caused $30,000 in damage, were accidental and that her hus- band and Edwards have only a pro- fessional relationship. ¢ Home Improvements ¢ Cash for any purpose Financial Res Good News About America’s Young Adults (NAPS)—Here’s good news about the youth of America—vour son, daughter, or the boy or girl next door: contrary to popular stereotypes, teenagers and young adults are focused on their futures. The majority are defining their career goals before high schqol graduation, according to a recent survey, A recent study by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. indicat- ~ ed that young people are extremely focused, motivated and ambitious. These findings have significant implications for both business and society in general when it comes to dealing with young people as work- ers, competitors, customers, and citizens. According to the survey, on average, young Americans believe they must select a career path by age 17 to succeed. 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Their insight and influenced have been and continue to be invaluable in opening dours upstarts.” Fact 3s, senior eitizens have “been there, and done that,” which makes them an excellent resource. We’d like to suggest a means of taking the our elders to yet another often closed to “young wisdom of level. f weifare reform, uvenile delin- nestic uproar, why folks who have lived long lives, and found ways and CONLNWNG Spiraling J quences ! iol 3) x rag 1 ite many of these ills vy 0y} ly 3) Onal Ves. this newspaper columnists has even written a book titled Glean- Ings of the Wifers that advances the value in the vast wealth of knowl- edge throigs! rience that senior introduce ea eee Sot KIER - wR denibidcs tea Blade ite 3} Fie es aan = 7 = ete 3 2 Sis gett PRES ee Peet 1 r Gore Mawes Seok ae votes. NCCU earned 63 points to edge out Livingstone with 61 total points and three first-place votes. 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